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Price: £1.00 ISSN (Online) 2514-8400 = Issue No. 36 = summer 2017 = New Hub opening this summer The new Kyle of Sutherland Hub is almost com- plete. Here is a taste of what is to come.
The team have been appointed Ann Renouf, Café Supervisor, and we would like to welcome Emma Mackay, General As- Adele Newlands, Hub Manag- sistant, and Clark Goodison, er; Vicky Karl, Café Manager; Cleaner. (Continue on page 9) The bright red Hub, as seen from Tulloch.
the current cc was formed in february 2016 Achievements and challenges of your Community Council from June 2016
We reproduce Betty the issues discussed at Wright’s annual report our meetings? Which from our AGM. Our will feature in next year’s Chairperson thanks all agendas? We have cre- who have given freely of ated a map highlighting their time to CC business. the work of your CC in (Pages 4-6) What were 2016-2017. (Page 5). Opening of the Falls of Shin Visitor Attraction. The work of the Kyle of Plans to supply access to Sutherland Development Trust Superfast broadband to all Helen Houston reports on current and future projects What to do if you have been ‘left out’ Page 8 of the Trust (Pages 14-15) Beginning of the works on the Business Barn & Art Shed in Ardgay (Page 11) Know more about East Sutherland Energy Advice Service (Page 17) George Farlow’s farewell message Page 7
All you need Volunteering a to know opportunities 32 pages featuring Letters to the Editor, about horses in your Opening times, on the road area Telephone guide, Bus & Train timetable, Page 10 Page 20 Crosswords, Sudoku... New office space available WINTER 2017/2018
Facilities include • Furnished offices • Shower • Broadband Internet • Kitchen • Free car parking • Secure entry system 24/7 • Meeting room • Electric charging point
Contact Valerie Houston for further details E: [email protected] T: 01863 766 190 M: 07923 951 568
The Trust Office, Dornoch Road Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust Bonar Bridge, Is a Company Limited by Guarantee Sutherland, IV24 3EB Registered in Scotland: SC401019 www.kyleofsutherland.co.uk Registered Scottish Charity: SC043587 ardgay & district community Council newsletter SUMMER 2017 = Page 3
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ARDGAY News =Bradbury Centre’s activities �������� 13 adult clubs & societies �����������24 =Ardgay & District CC Chairperson’s =Account of the work of the Kyle of annual report �����������������������������������������������4 Sutherland Development Trust ������� 14 health & well-being �������������������25 =The work of the Community Council =Lairg Learning Centre news ���������15 in 2016-2017 (infographic) �������������������5 =Lairg Asteroid exhibition �������������� 16 gearrchoillE Wood �������������������26 =Contact details of your CC, Highland =East Sutherland Energy Advice ��17 =Wildlife: Great crested newt ��������26 Councillors, MSPs and MP ����������������������6 =Windfarm Community Benefit. �� 18 =George Farlow’s farewell message children & young people ������� 27 after his retirement ���������������������������������������7 letters to the editor ��������������� 19 =Hamish, the Tartan Dragon ���������� 27 =Superfast Broadband for all ���������� 8 =Kyle of Sutherland Hub opening ����9 charities & volunteering from the manse ������������������������������28 =The origin of pony trekking ��������10 =Sutherland Care Forum ���������������� 20 =Sharing our roads with horses ���10 =Universal Credit advice by CAB ��� 21 local services a-z ������������������������29 =Works started on Business Barn ���� 11 New office space available WINTER 2017/2018 =Ardgay Public Hall fundraising �� 12 what’s on in the area ���������������22 puzzles ����������������������������������������������������31 Facilities include Ardgay & District photographs editor’s letter • Furnished offices • Shower Success hen I took on the role of • • Kitchen Broadband Internet WEditor, we were all regret- • • Secure entry system 24/7 ting the loss of Carbisdale Castle Free car parking Youth Hostel, The Lady Ross, • Meeting room • Electric charging point and the Falls of Shin Visitor Centre. Three years on, not only all those key assets are being de- veloped or redeveloped, we are also about to see the opening of a brand new Family and Com- munity Hub between Ardgay Contact Valerie Houston for further details and Bonar Bridge. I wish all these projects every success. To E: [email protected] T: 01863 766 190 M: 07923 951 568 our contributors, -in this issue from 22 different groups!-, dis- tributors, funders, advertisers, donors, and to everyone who is supporting Ardgay & District The Trust Office, Dornoch Road Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust Aerial view of Carbisdale Castle by Richard Elliott CC newsletter: thank you. You Is a Company Limited by Guarantee Taken in 2015, before it was acquired by FCFM Group Ltd. In this unusual view, the make this possible.< Bonar Bridge, Invershin viaduct, the Kyle of Sutherland, the bridge at Bonar and the Dornoch Firth
Sutherland, IV24 3EB Registered in Scotland: SC401019 are all in the picture. More photos on his Facebook page Richard Elliott Aerial Filming. Silvia Muras Editor www.kyleofsutherland.co.uk Registered Scottish Charity: SC043587 Page 4 =SUMMER 2017 ardgay & district community Council newsletter
Ardgay & District News we reproduce here Betty wright’s annual report read at the CC AGM meeting in june Message from the Chairperson
his has been another busy brought ‘superfast’ broadband with- Windfarms & Community Ben- year for A&DCC, with a mix of in the reach of subscribers in the efit: As part of our meeting each Tongoing issues, some reach- village. However at distances of month we consider applications ing a conclusion & others beginning; greater than about 1.5km, the speed to Beinn Tharsuinn & Beinn nan some addressing local problems and drops off quickly & these customers Oighrean community Benefit funds others Highland wide. will have to wait for the situation to – these support many local organi- I would like to thank those who be remedied by other means. How sations with grants of up to £2,000, have given freely of their time to CC this will be done is not yet clear and fund such projects as the Christ- business – my fellow councillors, our –there is currently a review of house- mas lights and flower tubs. There wonderful minutes secretary, mem- holds who do not benefit from BT are 2 CC reps on the E.ON Rosehall/ bers of the public who have attend- rollout so far and hopefully this will SSE Achany CB panel, which awards ed our meetings or communicated result in progress in late 2017. grants bi-annually up to £20,000, their opinion via the Newsletter or funding such projects as our develop- our website, our Highland council- Timber Extraction at Garvary ment officer, A&DCC newsletter, and lors, particularly George Farlow who Woodland: Several residents at- make valuable match funding awards attended the majority of our meet- tended December meeting to express to such projects as Falls of Shin vis- ings despite the distances involved. their concern about the felling of the itor Centre, Ardgay Regeneration George did not stand for re-election forest at Badvoon, which would result Project, and The Family Hub. These to the council and will be missed at in lorries using the very narrow road CB funds are making a huge differ- our meetings. We look forward to up Kincardine Hill to extract the tim- ence to our local area – in one edition working with our new and returning ber, work which would extend over of our newsletter I counted 14 differ- representatives in the future. Thanks several years. The CC invited repre- ent projects that had been supported. are due to Phil Olson for continuing sentatives from Fountains Forestry & Construction has begun on the to administer our website. Thanks to THC roads department to our Febru- Coire na Cloiche Windfarm; the our editor Silvia, the newsletter con- ary meeting to address these issues. It decision on Braemore following the tinues to be of a very high standard was agreed that the THC will carry out Public Local Inquiry (PLI) is still – Silvia will say more about this lat- a full survey of the road to establish with the Scottish Government; a er, but I would like to add thanks to what upgrading is required and no PLI into the application for Caplich those who deliver the newsletter to extraction will commence before the Windfarm begins 19th June and every house in our area. improvements are done and an agreed there is a scoping exercise for a pro- There have been a couple of traffic management plan is in place. posed Windfarm at Braelangwell. changes to CC personnel – in De- cember 2016 we welcomed Buster Crabb. Sheila Lall has intimated she Addressing the issues that affect you will stand down from the CC at this One of the most important functions of your Community Council is to assist in meeting due to pressure of other communicating your concerns with The Highland Council and others. This news- commitments. I would like to thank letter tries to keep you informed of various issues that impact our area. In addition, we try to aid residents in dealing with various concerns. Recently Sheila for her input and hope she we sponsored a meeting with The Highland Council and the timber carrier for will return in future. the Garvary woods. This will have significant impact on the Kinkardine residents. Some of the issues we have ad- Quite a few residents attended the meeting and were able to voice their concerns dressed this year: and got assurances of The Highland Council and the carrier would work closely with them to address all their concerns. Another issue we are pursuing is high speed Broadband. We are studying what Broadband: Some good news is going on in other communities and will advise the community when we find a here! BT installed a 3rd cabinet on plan that we feel will work in our area. Please feel free to contact the Community the Ardgay exchange, adjacent to Council if you have any concerns (contact details on page 6). < Leslie Pope, the toilet building in Ardgay, which Secretary went live in February this year. This ardgay & district community Council newsletter SUMMER 2017 = Page 5
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The work of the Community Council
What are the issues discussed at n CC communications: n Culrain station: the n Management of Ardgay & District CC meetings? As well as the newsletter CC helped with the Ardgay Public Toilets Here is a map with most of the and website, the CC has request of a stop at n The CC proposed items from 2016-2017. We are now a new Facebook page Culrain for the 9 am and funded Wi-Fi and holds informal drop-in train. and a projector for sessions. here to represent your views, so n The removal of BT Ardgay Public Hall please make sure you tell us what n Community benefit: pay phone did not n Flower Tubs Ardgay & District CC have the CC support, are the issues that matter to you n Finches Play Park: makes awards from Beinn but its lack of use we helped fix benches most. < Silvia Muras, Vice Chair Tharsuinn and Beinn nan made it inevitable Oighrean Community and replace bins n The CC is ap- Funds, and send represen- n Dropped kerb by Assynt CC proaching funders tatives to E.ON Rosehall Ardgay Shop to purchase a public - SSE Achany Panel access defibrillator, n Christmas tree & Loch Craggie an asset that will lights increase community n Paths in Ardgay Creich CC resilience in Culrain. 578 n Consultation on River Oykel Meall an the name for the Fhuarain Lubcroy village square, now Brae Drovers Square Oykel Bridge Doune n Support of polling River Einig Birchfield station at Ardgay Hall Achnahanat n Purchase of public n Broadband: the CC Rhelonie access defibrillator is commited to help finding a solution for a n Braelangwell: The CC submitted scoping
better broadband for comments to the proposed windfarm SutherlandKyle of all homes in the area CULRAIN Braelangwell Lochbroom CC Lodge Bonar 701 River Carron 639 The Wester Carn a’ Croick Invercharron Bridge Sithean Glasha Burn Choin Deirg Craigs Gruinards Soyal House Raireag Lower Amatnatua Dounie Gledfield ARDGAY Alladale Lodge Ardgayhill Dornoch Loch a’ Kincardine Choire Mhòir Glencalvie Firth Lodge Upper Alladale River Ardchronie 842 Carn Carn Bàn Salachaidh 649
Wester Fearn Edderton CC Beinn Tharsuinn Diebidale River n Garvary Woodland Garve CC 710 n Struie Hill: Strathpeffer CC Ardross CC Long Term Forest Plan. The CC hosted a public Residents meeting with represen- continue to tatives of the Highland worry about Council and the Forestry speeding n Tain 3-18 Campus: The CC made n The lack of verge cutting in Commission, regarding lorries on comments on the planning application single track roads threatens the the plans for timber the Struie for the new building safety of all road users. extraction Road
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The Scottish Government is greatly Ardgay issues: The CC have co-or- THC and Sheena Shaw has taken on encouraging shared ownership in dinated several projects around the the job for this season; Paul Whit- new Windfarm schemes, which has village, for which I would like to tock who for once again put up our the potential for bringing more fi- thank a few people: Jeannie Spar- Christmas lights; Marion Turner nancial benefit to the area. The CC ling, who stood down from her role for organising new tree lights and will continue to monitor this possi- as caretaker of the toilets. The CC together with Phil Olson & Andy bility on your behalf. once again secured funding from erecting the tree; Jean Richardson 8 Page 6 =SUMMER 2017 ardgay & district community Council newsletter
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8for co-ordinating members of the in operation next year and the con- The Highland Council: The pri- Growing Group to plant and water struction of 4 houses in what is now orities that we asked our highland the flower tubs; Rhonwen Copley & Drovers Square; Bonar Post Office councillors to focus on are, as report- the hall committee for continuing to now has a new permanent postmis- ed in the newsletter, 1. Communica- refurbish the hall and arrange wi-fi tress, the CHESS project, which ex- tions – broadband & mobile recep- connection, which has proved very posed unexpectedly high numbers tion; 2. Retaining all current local useful for our meetings; and all of of households living in fuel poverty services; 3. Transport; 4. Supporting you who encourage others to clean has now finished but funding was local businesses & social enterpris- up after their dogs! secured for the staff members to es. Another concern that is raised at continue as East Sutherland Ener- every meeting during spring & sum- Kyle of Sutherland Develop- gy Advice Service; Keep Active To- mer is the cutting of roadside verges ment Trust: The Trust continues gether runs numerous activities in to maintain sight lines, particularly to run a number of projects in the local village halls, and as such is an along our many single track roads. local area. The Falls of Shin visitor important revenue stream for them. We will endeavour to pursue Centre opened in May and is prov- In 2016 the trust drew in an amaz- these issues on your behalf and any ing very popular; work has started ing £3.3million to our area. There is others which may arrive throughout on the Ardgay Regeneration pro- info about all their projects on their the coming year. < ject which will see a business barn website. Betty Wright, Chairperson A&DCC
ardgay & district community council: Betty Wright, Chairperson, silvia muras, Vice Chair, Marion turner, Treasurer, sheila lall, rob pope, andy wright, DR BUSTER CRABB, leslie pope, Secretary (Associate member), mary goulder, Minute Secretary
how to contact councillors north, west & central sutherland ardgay & district community council Kirsteen Currie Rowanwood, Lamington, Kildary, Invergordon IV18 0PE Tel 07787 221 572 [email protected] By phone By post Hugh Morrison Orcadia, Lerin, Durness IV27 4QB 01549 421 244 (Leslie Pope, Secretary) Tel 07557 566 543 [email protected] Linda Munro 8, Munro Place, Bettyhill KW14 1TD By mail Tel 01641521779 [email protected] Leslie Pope, Secretary A&DCC The Cottage, Culrain, Ardgay IV24 3DW msps Caithness, Sutherland & Ross Gail Ross M5.13 The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP Email Tel 0131 348 5927 [email protected] @ [email protected] Donald Cameron M2.18 The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP Tel 0131 348 6989 [email protected] Website John Finnie MG.16 The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP www.ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk Tel 0131 348 6898 [email protected] Rhoda Grant MG.06 The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP Facebook Tel 0131 348 5766 [email protected] Ardgay & District Community Council Edward Mountain M3.18 The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP Tel 0131 348 6143 [email protected] Drop-in Sessions Douglas Ross M2.08 The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP We will be holding clinics from 1 to 4 pm at the Tel 0131 348 6140 [email protected] Ardgay Stores on the following dates: MG.05 The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP 8 JULY & 12 AUGUST David Stewart Tel 0131 348 5766 [email protected] Please stop by for a cup of tea/coffee and chat. Maree Todd M4.05 The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP In person Tel 0131 348 5784 [email protected] Just contact any member you know or come along to our meetings at Ardgay Public Hall, mp Caithness, Sutherland & easter Ross at 7 pm. Next meetings: Jamie Stone House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA 14 AUGUST (Culrain) & 11 SEPTEMBER Tel 07748 111 328 [email protected] ardgay & district community Council newsletter SUMMER 2017 = Page 7
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George Farlow has recently retired from his position as Councillor for Ward 1 -North West and Central Sutherland- since 2007. He has also been a member ex officio of Ardgay Com- munity Council for 10 years. This article is a farewell to the community he served. The best of times...
or the last 10 years it has been my great priv- ilege to have been your elected representative on FThe Highland Council. For most of that time, I have also been at- tending the meetings of Ardgay and District Community Council. Indeed there have been four ex- cellent chairmen and women, and many good councillors too, dur- ing that period. In a time of real austerity much has happened in the Kyle of Suth- erland, much to be proud of. It has been a real community effort and across the river too, there has been support and a realisation that partnership working is the way forward. This excellent news- It took a long time to get a bus shelter in those days: Tony Gibb and Evelyn Mackay have both passed away since that day in August 2009. paper is part of that. There have not been problems to seek in that time and many have made it clear when they have been far from happy with the powers that be have eventually realising that one size does not fit all. The Community Council area is huge, stretching through the straths to within sight of Suilven. That is the road I have taken home through some fantastic scenery (Left) I guess the Geopark took up a lot of my following those many meetings. time. But it now has UNESCO status so worthwhile. It is time to take that road (met- (Above) Working in partnership with new friend aphorically) for the last time, to and political adversary in 2012, Hugh Morrison. say goodbye now, and thank you. It is also time to look forward and small steps, I know we can cope written by you, rather than for plan a better future. with those improvements. It was you, and in a way involvement When we plan for the better, a pleasure to have been involved with the Sutherland Communi- that involves change of course. in a wee way with developments ty Planning Partnership might Change and challenge are per- at Shin Falls, Carbisdale Castle, be the vehicle for that change. I manently with us, from the mo- The Hub and The Lady Ross. have a cunning plan! < George ment we wake up. If it comes in I hope that your future is Farlow Page 8 =SUMMER 2017 ardgay & district community Council newsletter
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With three fibre broadband cabinets in the area, access to Superfast broadband is available for many homes and businesses in Ardgay and Bonar Bridge. Superfast Broadband for all
Local residents in the villages can In addition to public support, a check their phone numbers on a number of Highlands and Islands HIE online broadband check- areas are seeing local solutions – er www.hie.co.uk/fibre. Custom- either through local commercial ers who want to order a fibre operators offering wireless net- service can then use comparison works, or through community websites or speak to their provid- fibre partnership projects with er to find the right deal for them. BT https://www.communityfibre. But what about those who ha- bt.com ven’t been reached in this first Fiber optic cable enables high speed phase of roll-out? The current in- broadband in Ardgay. /freeimages.com/ilker alternative solutions vestment has taken fibre coverage In the short term, anyone who from around 4% of Highlands and Two separate local groups who cannot get a download speed of Islands premises to 84% today. can’t access fibre – at Rosehall at least 2 Mbps and who needs The project has been designed to and rural homes in the Edderton a solution now, can apply for a reach as many people as possible. area not covered by the village ‘better broadband’ voucher fund- But clearly there is further to go. services - are watching R100 de- ed through Broadband Delivery The Scottish Government has velopments with interest. They UK. committed to access to Superfast had already been in discussion This provides up to £350 to- download speeds for all by 2021 – with Community Broadband wards the installation of a satel- in a project called ‘Reaching 100’ Scotland about the potential for lite or wireless connection. Find (R100). It is leading on the shape community led broadband pro- out more here https://www.scot- of a contract to deliver this. It’s jects, and are keen to see what landsuperfast.com/where-when/ likely this work will go out to ten- R100 might mean for areas like the-programme/alternative-solu- der next year. theirs. tions. < Lesley Gallagher
Sutherland Community Carbisdale Castle Partnership Survey Development
The SCP Survey was launched last February We are pleased to report and so far we have had a fantastic response with we have now received the 600 surveys completed. Once we have the full Planning Permission and results of the survey we will use the data as a Listed Building Consent Ardgay Toilets basis to create locality plans for the five areas for the proposed works new caretaker we have identified and prioritised. Please take to Carbisdale Castle. The Sheena Shaw has taken our 5-10 minutes survey, particularly if you are wider ground plans are on the role of caretaking 30 or under. currently still being re- Ardgay Public Toilets. We look forward to holding the next full viewed. < E. S. The facility opened for meeting in Kinlochbervie on Friday 25th August the season in April and 2017, all members of the public are welcome. < will remain open to the * [email protected] public this year until Sun- ) 101 and ask for Peter Allan at the Golspie day 12th November. < Service Point ardgay & district community Council newsletter SUMMER 2017 = Page 9
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The red Hub, almost complete, from Balblair Woods. Your New Hub opening this summer! Adele Newlands, manager, says: “The Hub is an opportunity for the community to come to- gether. Through activities, clubs, volunteering, training, employment and social enterprise the project aims to encourage and support aspiration and engagement across all generations.” (Starts on front page) space for children to come togeth- Hub, So please support us in this The team are looking forward to er. It will also be open on a Satur- new venture and become a part of opening the doors of this multi-use day evening for the older youth. the Hub journey with us.” inter-generational family and com- Fitness Suite: kitted out with 15 We are looking for volunteers to munity Hub. Facilities will include: pieces of equipment this is the lend a helping hand within many Soft Play Centre: The play area gym to be at, with the most spec- different volunteer roles, from Re- holds up to 42 children at a time tacular panoramic views of Kyle. ception, Café, General Assistant, (up to the age of 11) and includes The space will be able to be used Children and Young Services and slides, tunnels, climbing frames by 12-15 people at a time and there Second Hand Charity Point Vol- and a toddler area. This bright and will be targeted sessions to cater unteers. If you would like any in- colourful space will also be availa- for under-16, woman only, over formation on the above facilities or ble for soft play parties. 60s and rehabilitation. if you are interested in finding out Café Creperie: the café caters for Community Use Room: a quiet and how you might be able to help by 24 covers, with additional cover confidential, home-from-home volunteering, please get in touch. < into the multi-use room for busy room for hire, this is a good space periods and private functions. for family support agencies, practi- Adele Newlands, The café will specialise in crepes tioners, and remedial therapists. Hub Manager and healthy snacks. There is also a Adele Newlands, Hub manag- ) 07514 220 471 viewing window into the soft play er, says: “The Hub will be a lasting *[email protected] area from the café. legacy where generations can learn www.kyleofsutherland.com Multi-use room with Link Kitchen: and grow. It is your community Kyle of Sutherland Hub A multi-use room available for hire for meetings, exercise classes and KOSH opening hours activities. This room will also be used to run children’s clubs. Centre open gym Second hand sale point: located di- Mon-Fri 9 am 8:30 pm Mon-Fri 9:15 am 8:15 pm rectly outside the multi-use room Sat 9 am 5 pm Sat 9:15 am 4:30 pm Sun 10 am 4 pm Sun 10:15 am 3:30 pm you can grab a bargain from our charity nooks and have somewhere soft play times café to drop off donations. All funds Mon-Fri 9:15 am 7 pm Mon-Fri 10 am 4:30 pm raised from this area will go back Sat 9:15 am 4:30 pm Sat 10 am 4:30 pm into the Youth Club to develop fur- Sun 10 am 3:30 pm Youth café 6:30 pm 8:30 pm ther activities, projects and outings. Sun 10 am 3:00 pm Planned opening times are as shown, however this may change. Youth Club: An open and safe Page 10 =SUMMER 2017 ardgay & district community Council newsletter
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Did you know? The origin of pony trekking
In the middle of the 20th century, Commander Jock Kerr Hunter joined the Scottish Council of Physical Recreation. His ambition was to get more young people into the countryside. He recognised that riding presented a unique opportunity to get people into the countryside using the drove roads and youth hostels while also learning to care for an animal. To describe this form of outdoor ac- tivity, Commander Hunter created the term pony trekking. Pictured here, a group of young pony riders at Culrain in the 1950s, when the castle was run by the Scottish Youth Hostel Association. < © highland photographic archive
both riders and motorists are responsible for each other’s safety Sharing our roads with horses
Plans for the Garvary Wood will see increased traf- noises. Do drivers know how to behave on the road fic in Kincardine Hill, where many horse riders ex- when they meet a rider? Do horse owners ensure ercise their right to use the road. Horses are power- that they ride safe? Here is some advice from the ful animals that are easily frightened and can panic, British Horse Society and the Royal Society for the especially near fastmoving traffic or at sudden loud Prevention of accidents.< S.M. Riders: Drivers: Visibility & control Always slow down
Supervision: Young, riders should ensure Drivers should under- Horse riders behave 1inexperienced rid- that they can control 1stand the needs and 4differently from other ers should always be the horse, and that the vulnerability of riders traffic atroundabouts . accompanied by adult, equipment fits well and and horses, and behave Riders will not normally experienced riders. is in good condition. courteously towards signal on approach, but The law only re- Riders should them at all times. will stay on the left within 2quires children to 5not carry Watch out for the roundabout until they wear helmets when passengers, or 2horses on the reach their exit, and then riding on the road. anything which road, especially signal left. However, it is strongly might affect their when approach- Riders are seated recommended that all balance. They ing bends and on 5higher than drivers riders on the road wear should keep both narrow rural roads. and often, therefore, have a helmet. hands on the reins, ex- Motorists should be a better view and may be All riders should cept when signaling, and 3aware that when able to see a hazard the 3wear high visibility both feet in the stirrups. turning right, riders will driver cannot see. Drivers (fluorescent and reflec- It is recommended not move to the centre of should look out for signals tive) garments when 6that all riders should the road, but stay on the from horse riders and be riding on the road. undertake road safety left until they reach the ready to slow down or Before taking a training. More info: point where they intend stop as indicated. More 4horse onto the road, www.bhs.org.uk to turn. info: www.rospa.com. ardgay & district community Council newsletter SUMMER 2017 = Page 11
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barn & shed estimated completion date is winter 2016-2017 Works started on the new Business Barn on 15th May
On Monday 15th of May, for sale through High- with regards to this pro- the Kyle of Sutherland lands Small Communities ject. Works are being un- Development Trust took Housing Trust. The Busi- dertaken by William Gray a step forward to regen- ness barn will provide Construction Ltd. Phase erate the centre of Ard- four furnished offices for 1 of the project should gay village. The barn will lease with access to: fully be completed by winter be restored to create a equipped kitchen; meet- 2017 / 2018 with Albyn business barn, the shed ing room; Wi-Fi; printing If you watch BBC ALBA you will Housing Association fol- have seen a brief news item. will become an Art Shed / copying facilities. It is lowing in due course. Any and at the centre of the opposite the train station the former Lady Ross and questions, please con- development will be a and has access to free ded- by the Village Hall. This tact Valerie Houston.< new village square. The icated parking. During the may cause inconvenience Sasha Houdekova masterplan also includes construction phase the and we realise that the dis- a terrace of four houses site hoarding, which is a placement parking may Valerie Houston, which will be developed health and safety require- affect residents. The Trust Project Manager by Albyn Housing Associ- ment, considerably reduc- thanks the community *[email protected] ation and self-build plots es parking on the site of for their ongoing support ) 0792 3951568
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Ardgay & District News Support Ardgay Hall annual Auction This vital fund-raising event is organised by a handful of enthusiastic committee members, so please get in touch if you are able to give a helping hand before or during the auction.
Ardgay Hall Committee would like to say a big ‘Thank-you’ to all the user groups who responded to the recent Feed-back Survey. Some is- sues which were highlighted were quite easy to resolve, for example the request for effective door wedg- es. Whilst others, like the current funding application to E.ON Rose- hall to enable new tracks and cur- tains to be installed on the stage, are already in hand. However, the committee wish to assure every- one that all the comments received have been noted and will form part of their future planning strategy. Because the hall belongs to every- one: Not to the committee.
A good crowd is to be expected at the Auction. fundraising event And speaking of the future, please if they can or can’t help ‘On the land Development Trust and Wil- note Saturday 26th August in Day’. If you’ve thought about doing liam Gray have apologised for any your diaries; this is the date of this this and just not got round to it yet, inconvenience caused and stressed year’s Hall Auction. Nearer the please, pick up the phone (766 174 they will do all they can to mini- time there will be posters advertis- or 766 602) or get onto Facebook mise the unavoidable intrusion into ing the days the hall will be open to the hall car park, with the promise receive your donations, so please All comments received that the scaffolding, etc, will be re- keep a look-out for them. As you by the committee via its moved at the earliest opportunity. know this is a vital fund-raising Feed-back survey will However, please be aware that the event for the hall, so your support work will take several weeks and is is crucial. form part of their future totally out with the hall committee’s It would be fantastic if anyone planning strategy control, so your patience with the who is able to help, either before- disruption to normal hall parking hand or on auction night itself, to the committee soon. Because the is very much appreciated. could get in touch with the com- committee had hoped that rather As usual, the date of the next mittee as soon as possible. If you more people would have been in hall committee meeting will be remember in the last issue of this touch than has proved to be the displayed on the notice boards and newsletter the committee were ap- case so far. posted on the Facebook page. So pealing for you to register your con- why don’t you come along and see tact details as a Friend of Ardgay hall’s car park for yourself what’s going on? You’d Public Hall, so that when essential And for those of you who are won- be most welcome. < Rhonwen events like the auction are being dering about access to the hall now Copley, Secretary planned there would be a ready list the Lady Ross redevelopment work of volunteers the committee know has started, all the committee can LIke us 0n facebook! are happy to be approached to see say is that both the Kyle of Suther- Ardgay Public Hall Bonar Bridge Post Office SERVICES AVAILABLE: ardgay & district community Council newsletter Cash deposits and withdrawals via chip and pin Postal services Post Office© card account Postal orders Moneygram Electronic bill payments E top-ups Pre-order travel money Car tax Euro and US dollar currency
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We were privileged to be asked as VIP guests to the Falls of Shin. Fun days out for the Bradbury Centre clients Bradbury Centre clients a mystery bus tour in the OPENING TIMES: Thursday 7am-9pm enjoyed the good weath- summer taking in Inver- Monday 7am-8pm Friday 7am-8pm Tuesday 7am-8pm Saturday 8am-8pm er in the Seagull Cruise ness and North Kessock, Wednesday 7am-8pm Sunday 8:30-7pm last May. There will be please call for details. another cruise in July Clients enjoyed a day and again in September. trip to Shin Falls as VIP Bonar Bridge, Sutherland guests and were treat- IV24 3EB ed to tea and cakes in the lovely restaurant. Local venison, beef, pork, shellfish, Thanks to all the staff beers and whiskies. there for their welcome. Convivial dining in the Kyle of The Centre has been Sutherland recently closed from Tuesday to Saturday 29th May to 2nd June from 6.30 pm Open all year - booking for the new heating sys- always recommended 01863 766 111 tem to be installed. www.crannag.com There will be more opportunities to go on the Seagull Cruise this year. We are starting a crowd funding for funds Traditional Sporting Activities Flower arranging still for a new extension. We for experienced and beginners continuing and funds are are hoping for every- being raised to continue one’s support in this. < HIGHLAND SHOOTING reflexology. There will be Barbara Hartshorn CENTRE Air Rifle, Air Pistol, Airsoft, Archery, Clay Shooting, Full Bore Rifle Shooting, Indoor Underground Rifle Range, Laser Shooting Simulator, Photography Safaris, Shotgun Shooting and Wildlife Expedition Safaris.
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We were fortunate to have brilliant weather for the cruise. 400 400 500+ paper copies digital copies times each The Bradbury Centre, Bonar Bridge distributed for free distributed edition is to all households by email downloaded ) www.bradburycentre.co.uk 01863 766 772 in the Ardgay (and from our * [email protected] & District area growing) website Contact us at [email protected] Page 14 =SUMMER 2017 ardgay & district community Council newsletter
Ardgay & District News Overview of the current projects of the Kyle of Sutherland Trust Helen Houston, Development Manager KoSDT, gives an account of the work under- taken by the Trust. Some projects are just starting while others are near completion.
Falls of Shin The Trust is pleased to announce that Falls of Shin Visitor Attrac- tion is now open. 1864 Catering is settling into their new kitchen and premises and have been busy with customers both local and from fur- ther afield. So far the feedback is that the highlight of most people’s visits are the fantastic cakes which are freshly baked on the premises by Jan, the wide selection of tea and Red Box coffee. The Falls of Shin café is open 10 am until 4 pm every day. To book an event out with Children are having a great time these hours please call 01863 766 190. in the new playpark and many fam- ilies can be seen having their picnic house being stripped out to create an affordable meal. Many families at the numerous benches set around the business barn. To allow this and older single people come along the site. There are lots of bins across work to go forward the Trust is to enjoy their meal in the company the site and we hope that all visitors grateful to the cooperation of Ard- of others and new friendships have and dog walkers use them. gay Village Hall for the partial use been developed. The community We were delighted to have had a of their carpark to allow scaffolding food stop could not operate without visit from Dougie Vipond and Dun- to be erected. Work on this project the band of volunteers who come can McCallum from the BBC Ad- will continue into the winter. along each week. This is a quote from venture show. Dougie and Duncan one of our volunteers: “After living in were filming their journey to pro- Keep Active Together the area for almost two years I was mote the Hi8 route. The Hi8 is a Our health and fitness programme struggling to meet new people and Classic Car and Classic Motorcycle has once again been refunded by was finding life really lonely. Since route north of the Great Glen that the Scottish Government. Whilst volunteering at the Community threads its way around and through at a slightly reduced rate the KAT Food Stop it has allowed me to meet the Highlands of Scotland and aims team will work to ensure that we new people and make friends.” The to include many of the communi- are able to continue to deliver a Trust extends a huge thank you to ties missed out by the extremely programme of events suitable for our volunteers. popular NC500 route. everyone in the community. East Sutherland Energy Ardgay Regeneration Project Community Food Stop Advice Service On Monday 15th May work started The Scottish Government has just A successful application was made on the Ardgay Regeneration Pro- completed its first review of the out- to the Climate Challenge Fund to al- ject. After a competitive tendering comes of this project and they are low the Trust to continue to provide process carried out on behalf of the very enthusiastic about our project. a home energy advice service. Liv- Trust by WSD we are pleased to be Again, the project has been meet- ing in an area where there is at least again working with William Gray ing its stated outcomes of providing 60% of households living in fuel Construction. The programme of healthy food in a social setting where poverty makes this service a prior- work will firstly see the old coach people can come together to enjoy ity for the Trust. Sarah Forrest and ardgay & district community Council newsletter SUMMER 2017 = Page 15
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Catriona Wright will be available for home energy advice visits and they will be able to advise if house- holders qualify for support from Scottish Government schemes and for replacement appliances through energy company schemes (see ad- vert for contact details).
Broadband Working with Highland Wireless & IT Solutions Ltd we are current- ly looking at solutions to supply broadband to the more remote ar- eas of the Kyle. Newly built log cabin for woodwork classes, men shed activities, etc. Lairg & District Learning Centre have been awarded a grant Community Groups from the scottish government’s Climate Challenge Fund The Trust team continues to pro- vide support and advice to other Lairg & District LC launches community groups both locally and from other parts of the Highlands. summer prospectus Sharing knowledge and experience is vital to the growth of our Trust Lairg & District Learning Cen- ergy. I would encourage members and of other organisations and we tre have launched their summer of the community to sign up to one are pleased to be able to share our prospectus which, thanks to the or more of the classes being held knowledge and learning. Climate Challenge Fund, offers in Lairg, Bonar Bridge, Ardgay, a wide range of free learning Invershin, and Rosehall and other Project Management opportunities that have upcy- outreach locations. By energy sav- Recently the Trust was awarded the cling and energy efficiency at ing and upcycling we aim to reduce contract to support the Embo Trust their core. carbon emissions and are keen to to bring to fruition its project to con- The classes offer students of engage with local schools and com- vert the old Embo primary school all ages and abilities the chance munity groups to offer short be- into a Community Hub. This work to have fun whilst learning spoke energy café’s, activities and will commence later in the summer. how to reuse everyday items. upcycling sessions free of charge. If Themes include arts and crafts, this interests your group, we would Inward Investment cookery, computing, gardening, love to hear from you. Once the Ardgay Regeneration patchwork, sewing, upholstery, Our prospectus is available project is complete c£5 million of and woodwork. from local businesses and online inward investment will have been An exciting addition to the at our website, via Facebook or brought into the area through the centre is a newly built log cabin by email< Tracie Denoon, Training work of the Trust.< Helen Houston, for woodwork classes, and men Administrator KOSDT Development Manager shed activities and other classes. Jane Dixon, Manager of Lairg Lairg & District Learning Centre said “We are KoSDT The Trust Offices, Learning Centre delighted to be working in part- Dornoch Road, Bonar ) 01549 402 050 nership with the East Sutherland Bridge IV24 3EB * [email protected] Energy Advice Service and be- ) 01863 766 190 www.lairglearnincentre.org.uk * [email protected] tween us aim to benefit students Lairg Learning Centre by offering hands on opportuni- @KOSutherland ties to learn creative ways to up- Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust cycle everyday items and save en- Page 16 =SUMMER 2017 ardgay & district community Council newsletter
Ardgay & District News the exhibition will be on show at ferrycroft visitor centre over the summer Lairg Asteroid exhibition makes a great impact
On Friday 5th May, a produced by Emma Arm- crowd gathered at Ferry- strong using the chil- croft Visitor Centre for the dren’s words and draw- launch of the Lairg Aster- ings. The schoolchildren oid exhibition. Organised also created artwork on by Lairg & District Com- display during the night. munity Initiatives, it was North West Highlands produced in collabora- Geopark contributed in- tion with Dr Mike Simms formation as well as ‘re- of National Museums turning home’ rock sam- Northern Ireland, North ples that once belonged West Highlands Geopark in Lairg 1.2 billion years and the pupils of Lairg ago, prior to the asteroid Primary School. impact which flung them Dr Paul Monaghan MP Dr Paul Monaghan MP introduced Dr Mike Simms. over to the west coast. introduced Dr Mike Simms and his you can find pieces of rock that have Lairg & District Community In- presentation. Dr Simms’ scientific been forced between other rocks itiatives are grateful to those who research has unearthed evidence in a way that only could have been showed their support by attending of a large asteroid impact 1.2 bil- caused by a massive impact. This, the launch, and to those who fund- lion years ago, which struck the coupled with the huge gravity anom- ed/supported the exhibition: Lairg site where Lairg village now stands. aly centred on Lairg, suggests a vast and Rosehall Windfarms, Foun- He calculates that the asteroid it- crater is buried beneath the village. dation Scotland, E.ON, Geologists’ self would have been around 3km This would be the first impact crater Association Curry Fund, Highlife long, weighing more than 13 billion to be discovered in the UK, and is Highland and staff, and Lairg Local tonnes and travelling at more than believed to be among the 15 largest History Society. 40,000mph. impact craters in the world. The exhibition will be on show The impact crater, estimated to be The exhibition panels and pro- at Ferrycroft Visitor Centre over over 40 km wide, was filled in with motional material were designed the summer, open daily from 10 sediment and younger rock over by Eilidh Price. Following a work- am- 4pm. Free entry.< Magda Mac- time, but evidence of the impact can shop with Lairg Primary School donald, Development Officer Lairg & still be seen on the west coast. There pupils, interpretation panels were District Community Initiatives
Highland Council rail concessions changes after 21 May
From 21 May, half fare rail conces- l people who require a companion over can apply for a Scotrail Club sions for the majority of entitled when travelling due to disability 50 card. For details on Scotrail rail- Highland residents aged 60 and (“+1” on their entitlement card). cards available visit the Scotrail web- over ceased. Free travel remains Half fare rail concessions for all site at: www.scotrail.co.uk/offers/ available by bus, and card holders other entitled Highland residents railcards. New applicants for con- are advised to keep their entitle- has ceased. cessionary travel can apply at any ment cards which can still be used Residents of the areas served by Highland Council Service Point, on bus routes throughout Scotland. the Far North, Kyle and West High- the Council’s Service Centre or a This decision will not affect: land lines can purchase Highland Post Office. Information about l blind and visually impaired peo- Railcards for £9 per year, which the scheme is available at www. ple who are entitled to the National gives them the same discount on transport.gov.scot/concessionary- Blind Travel Scheme; and these routes only. People age 50 and travel/60plus-and-disabled < ardgay & district community Council newsletter SUMMER 2017 = Page 17
Ardgay & District News KoS Development Trust rises to climate challenge The Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust have secured a share of almost £10 mil- lion made available through the Scottish Government’s Climate Challenge Fund.
The Trust has been service. Each household community, helping them awarded a Climate Chal- will receive a compre- cut their fuel bills, save lenge Fund grant totalling hensive report with ad- money and do their bit for £89,702 to run the East vice on heating systems, the environment by reduc- Sutherland Energy Ad- switching energy supplier ing their carbon footprint” vice Service. The Climate and managing fuel bills. For more information on Challenge Fund is a Scot- Homes scheme. They will Where appropriate house- the East Sutherland En- tish Government grant offer free support to house- holders will be referred to ergy Advice Service please programme that is man- holders across East Suth- other schemes, like Home contact Sarah Forrest or aged and administered by erland, whether a home- Energy Scotland. Cat Wright using contact Keep Scotland Beautiful. owner or someone living Project Officer Sarah details below. < The Project will be run in private or social hous- Forrest said, “We’re de- Sarah Forrest / Cat Wright by Sarah Forrest and Cat ing. They will visit house- lighted with this award ) 01863 760 050 Wright, the same team holders in their home, and look forward to work- East Sutherland Energy behind the successful Cosy offering an energy advice ing with people in our local Advice Service
East Sutherland Energy Advice Service A local project aiming to reduce fuel bills and carbon emissions within East Sutherland
Sign up for a free and impartial Home Energy Visit and find out practical and affordable ways to save energy in your home. Our service can help you with:
• Understanding fuel bills and tariffs • Referrals for free benefit checks • Switching energy supplier • Information on grants & funding • Fuel debt • Cutting your Carbon Footprint
For further information, please phone the team on 01863 760 050 or email [email protected]
www.facebook.com/ESEnergyAdvice T: 01863 760 050 E: [email protected]
East Sutherland Energy Advice Service (ESEAS) is funded by the Scottish Government’s Climate Challenge Fund. ESEAS is part of the Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust which is a Company Limited by Guarantee Registration number SC401019 and a registered Scottish Charity SC043587. Page 18 =SUMMER 2017 ardgay & district community Council newsletter
Ardgay & District News How to apply for Community Awards
Small projects projects under under £250 £2,000 The Beinn nan Oighrean Windfarm Awards The Beinn Tharsuinn Windfarm l Go to Ardgay & District CC website: Community Benefit Fund www.ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org. l Go to http://ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil. uk/funding where you can find full details and org.uk/funding/windfarmcommunitybenefit/ to download the application form. download the guidelines and application form. l Send your completed application form to l Send your completed application form to secretary@ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil. secretary@ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil. org.uk org.uk or to [email protected]
between £2,000 between £2,000 and £10,000+ and £25,000+
SSE Achany Community Fund E.ON Rosehall Community Fund
l Visit the fund’s page sse.com/beingresponsible/ l Foundation Scotland administers E.ON Rosehall responsiblecommunitymember/localcommunity- Community Fund. Visit www.foundationscotland. funds/achany for more info and to download the org.uk/programmes/eon-rosehall.aspx for details. application form. Please note that there are two You can apply online or download the application different forms: £2,000-£10,000 and £10,000+. forms (£2,000-£25,000 and £25,000+). l Complete and return to fiona.morrison@sse. l Alternatively, you can contact Carol Elliot by email com or by Royal Mail to: Fiona Morrison, Corporate [email protected] or call 07500 779 Affairs, SSE, 10 Henderson Road, Inverness, IV1 1SN 227 if you require any further information or advice. l Next deadline: 31 October 2017 l Next deadline: 31 October 2017
Latest Beinn Tharsuinn Windfarm Community Craic ‘N’ Gigs, what’s on near you Benefit Fund Awards With so many different groups or- along with events organised by KO- (Ardgay) ganising nearby events, it’s hard to SDT and our local halls. keep up with them all. If you don’t If you’re interested in attending Since our last newsletter, the fol- want to miss them, then please events, then please bookmark the lowing awards have been made: bookmark and keep checking up on web site, join the facebook page Letters to the editor Do you have a strong feeling about something you read? Do you want to share your opinion or point of view? Send your letters to [email protected]. Closure of Bank of banking and financial in- decided to close a branch, excluded and / or lower Scotland branch clusion in the community the bank should engage income customers); and by offering an alternative with local stakeholders to an analysis of potential fu- The Bank of Scotland way to bank that helps further understand the ture service users. Banks in Bonar Bridge is due customers to continue to potential impact of the should publish the results to close on 5th Septem- bank locally; and rebuild- closure on the commu- of their engagement and ber. I encourage any cus- ing trust and confidence nity, the potential impact impact assessment, and tomers to write a letter in the sector. Before the on branch users; and the the considerations taken of complaint to Nigel decision is made, a bank availability of alternative into account in assessing Gottig, Manager, Group should undertake an anal- ways to bank for branch the impact of the branch Executive Complaints at ysis to understand the po- users. The issues to con- closure, subject to the re- PO Box 761, Leeds, West tential impact on branch sider should include: the moval of commercially Yorkshire, LS1 9JF. In users and the availability number of branch users sensitive information. The their letter, they can point and sustainability of al- affected; the age profile of results should be made that the access to banking ternative ways to bank branch users; the number public before the closure protocol has not been fol- for branch users who live of users who are more de- of the branch. < lowed. Banks are commit- locally or travel to use the pendent on their branch Michael Baird, Bonar ted to supporting access to branch. After a bank has (disabled, older, digitally Bridge Photocopying Prices May 2017 rory lowe Black and White A4 single sided 15p A4 double sided 20p bodyworker A3 single sided 20p A3 double sided 25p Colour Copies Mob. 07598 727 400 A4 single sided 25p A4 double sided 35p RoRy Lowe A3 single sided 35p A3 double sided 45p Msc , bsc (hons) Adv SrM. over 18 years of experience in alternative therapies, Laminating sports and remedial massage. I travel throughout the highlands A4 60p providing services to individuals including beauly Shinty team, rangers F.C. and osteopath and physiotherapy therapy clinics. A3 £1 TReaTmenTs: Price on request for bulk copying. sports & remedial massage with posture position & alignment n myofascial release & trigger point therapy n sports stretching n swedish massage Hot stones n Indian head massage Reflexology [email protected] www.facebook.com/kyleofsutherland.Development Trust. Telephone: 01863766190 Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust is a company Limited by Guarantee Member of the Scottish Massage Insured through Registered in Scotland: SC401019 and a registered Scottish charity: SCO43587. Registered office: The Trust Offices, Dornoch Road, Bonar Bridge, Sutherland, IV24 3EB Therapist Association Balens Ltd. Page 20 =SUMMER 2017 ardgay & district community Council newsletter Charities & Volunteering have you got a few hours to spare each week to help someone in your community? Volunteering opportunities with Sutherland Care Forum and Highland Hospice Sutherland Care Forum is look- well being. All you need are 3 spare ing for volunteers to help with hours per week, and the will to help our Friends at Home befriending someone who would really appreci- service. SCF and Highland Hos- ate it. Our volunteers also find it a pice are now working together rewarding experience. Here’s what to provide a befriending service some of our volunteers have to say: for those affected by advancing “This is a very important service illness. We are expanding our ser- as it gives the client news of the vice to reach as many people as we outside world and company. Hav- can, and to do this we are looking help a person to feel part of their ing someone to talk to is a blessing, for more volunteers. own community again. which I love doing, and is great for Our befrienders can give a regu- Our Good Morning Sutherland the client” (Lairg volunteer). lar visit to someone who lives alone, service provides a daily phone “We gardened together, sorted or give a carer a break for a couple call from a volunteer to check on out IT issues and sometimes I act- of hours. Having a little bit of help well-being, and discuss any worries ed as a chauffeur to appointments. can often mean that people are able which may have arisen. The client was going through a dif- to remain in their own homes for ficult time emotionally and I think longer, living independently and in shared interests I was able to support her in some familiar surroundings. Do you have an interest such as small way through a big life change” Befriending doesn’t have to con- knitting, gardening, or local histo- (Dornoch volunteer) sist of visiting someone at home. ry? We always endeavour to match “My client has a great sense of There are lots of ways to help out. our clients with our volunteers. A humour and we have a lot of fun” Maybe you could drive someone to couple of hours spent pottering in (Lairg volunteer) appointments, take them out for the garden could mean the world to If you feel you could help, please coffee, or even simply take them to someone who finds it difficult to get contact SCF using details below. < do some shopping? Older people out and enjoy their garden. Ailsa Rennie in our community, and people with Volunteers will be trained by health problems, can easily become Highland Hospice in supporting Isobel Murray, Service very isolated, especially if they have clients receiving palliative care. A Manager, SCF working with no access to transport, so even sim- few spare hours given by you could ) 07907 595 962 ple trips such as these can really really enhance a person’s sense of * [email protected] Generous gift from the family in memory of the late Alan Easom A new church bench at Creich Parish Church, Bonar Bridge, has been generously donated by the family in memory of the late Alan Easom. Pictured here, Thelma and Michelle Easom, and Holly Wardrop at the prayer of dedica- tion said by Rev Anthony Jones. < ardgay & district community Council newsletter SUMMER 2017 = Page 21 Charities & Volunteering Universal Credit: Getting ready for the rollout in Highland East & Central Sutherland Citizens Advice Bureau can help you with Universal Credit, a monthly payment that will replace some other benefits you may be receiving. Universal Credit is a month- we can help you contact the Job ly payment that replaces Centre about this on a case-by- some other benefits. You case basis. may be able to claim Universal Credit if you’re Do you pay council tax? on a low income or out Remember to apply for of work. How much you’ll Council Tax Reduction get depends on your circum- separately as it is not in- stances, including your income cluded in your Universal and how many children you have. Credit claim— you can get From July 2017, if you are al- a form at the service point, ready getting one or more of these CAB or online through the freeimages.com n mariela proda benefits, your claim should con- Highland Council website. tinue; Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Job Seekers Al- Keeping on top of your lowance (JSA), Income Support, claim Claims are made Child/Working Tax Credit and online and you will need an email When you apply, you will have a Housing Benefit. address, a bank account and an list of ‘to-do’s that will appear in If your circumstances change appointment with your ‘work coach’ your online ‘work journal’. These within 7 days of your claim. and you need to make a new claim have to be completed before pay- for one of the above, you will have weeks and it includes your housing ment is made. You will discuss to apply for Universal Credit in- costs. If you are struggling you can your ‘claimant commitment’ stead. Whether you stay on the old ask for an advance payment. with your work coach. Everyone benefits or claim Universal Credit applying must sign a claimant will depend on your individual sit- Computer access commitment. What you are ex- uation— you could make an ap- There is computer access at Job pected to do in terms of seeking pointment to see us to get a benefit Centres, some service points and work depends on your health, check. libraries. If you need help making caring duties and other com- an application we can let you know mitments. If you work part-time How do I claim? who may offer help. Highland you may be expected to look for Claims are made online and you Council Welfare Support Team more work. Your ‘job coach’ will will need the following to claim; can help with claims. Tel: 0800 go through this with you at the an email address, a bank or post 090 1004. appointment. office account and an appoint- Vulnerable applicants may be If you want advice about your ment with your ‘work coach’ at able to claim by phone but any fol- commitment or want to challenge the job centre within 7 days of low up actions will be online. a decision, we can help. Contact us making your claim. If you miss using the details below. < Rhionna your appointment the claim will Getting to the Job Centre Mackay, Deputy Manager be closed It is expected that all claimants will attend the Job Centre within 7 East & Central Sutherland How is it paid? days of making the claim. If this is Citizens Advice Bureau. It is paid monthly in arrears but going to be a problem because of ) 01408 633 000 the first payment can take 6-8 mobility or because of transport, * [email protected] Page 22 =SUMMER 2017 ardgay & district community Council newsletter What’s on in the area from Rosehall church of scotland 23 Rosehall Flower Festival From Friday 23 June to Sunday 25 June. june Come along between 11 am to 6 pm. Sunday from 2 pm to 6 pm. This year’s theme is ‘Women of the Bible’. All welcome! the links, dornoch 22 The Sutherland County from Mannsfield Showground, Muir of Ord july Agricultural Show 2 Black Isle Show Sutherland Show is a great day out for all the family aug. Now in its 180th year, it with plenty to see and do including the trade stands, will showcase the finest main ring of entertainment, sheep, cattle, horses and in farming from across the UK. This ponies, poultry, dog show, flower & vegetables and year’s theme is History, Heritage food & crafts. Well behaved dogs are welcome on leads. and Archaeology. Thousands of an- Admission: Adults: £7. Child (5 to 14)/concessions: £4. imals from cattle to guinea pigs, a Under 5s: free Family ticket: £17. Parking: free. Saturday craft & food hall, specialty bars and night marquee dance – 9 pm start. Tickets: £8 beer tents, and a funfair. Preview evening: £6. Main event: £13 Adults / £8 concessions. lairg showfield - 10 am 26 Lairg Crofters show aug. & The Lairg Crofters Show is held annually on the Showfield, Main Street, Lairg. It is the last surviving GRAND RAFFLE mainland crofters show and is an excellent day out with th something for all the family. Evening Licensed Dance with 26 August Doon Major starts at 9 pm. Admission £8. No under 16s. ARDGAY HALL VIEWING FROM 6PM SELLING 7pm SHARP golspie gallery - 10:30 am 1:30 pm 15 Leathercraft for beginners july Half day workshop where you will learn how to use a variety of techniques to cut, stamp, dye and stitch your own keepsake keyring. Tutor: Katy Malone. £30 including all materials. More info: 01408 633828 DONATIONS WELCOME ~ CONTACT 01863 - 766174 or 766602 All Profits Go to Hall Funds ~Ardgay Public Hall ~Scottish Charity No.SC008669 ardgay & district community Council newsletter SUMMER 2017 = Page 23 What’s on in the area brindavan, ardgay - 11 am 24 Scottish Women’s Institute june Open Garden Day Ardgay SWI are holding an Open Garden Day at the home of Mr and Mrs Glennie, Brindavan, Ardgay, on the 24th June from 11 am until 4 pm. Light refreshments avail- able, entry £2.50 includes tea. Hunt the fairy competition for children. from until sunday 6 august ardgay public hall, 6 pm Kyle of Sutherland 26 Auction & Raffle 29 Gala Week aug. july Ardgay Public Hall annual fundrising The villages of Ardgay, Bonar Bridge, event. Come along to view the variety Culrain, Invershin and Rosehall play host to our annual of donated items at 6 pm, with the auc- Gala Week. Packed full of fun events for young and tion starting at 7 pm. old, the Gala holds a wide range of enjoyable competi- tions including the Pet Show, Car Treasure Hunt, sports sessions, clay pigeon shoot, disco, children’s sports, Glenmorangie Ground, tain pub quiz and treasure hunts, as well as a whist drive, a 8 Tain Highland Gathering trip to the Black Isle Show and much, much more! More info: see advert on back cover. july This year there will be a special Caber event with one of the longest Cabers in the Games circuit. Local ledmore & migdale, spinningdale Events commence 11 am - Open Events from 2 pm. Entry: Adults £6; Under 16 £2.50, Car Park £2. Toddlers free. 17 I’m a survivor, get me june out of here! ardross hall, 8 pm Do you fancy taking part in woodland 24 The Secret North trials in the woods? Two teams will june compete against each other in each Six world-class musicians session, and the infamous Kiosk Keith from Scotland, Ireland will be there to give out dingo dollars and Scandinavia in a to the best team! This is suitable for cross-cultural celebration all the family. Booking essential, £5 of new music. per adult. Children free. www.ardrosshall.org More info: 07810 027556 (Juliet) or [email protected] balblair, bonar bridge 16 Invercharron sept. Highland Games Heavy events, piping competitions, Highland dancing, track & field, hill & children’s races, tug o’ war and cycling all feature in this fun-packed day, with a variety of stalls and amusements. Invercharron will also play host to the National Finals of the 110 stone Tug O War so make sure you don’t miss this epic battle. Page 24 =SUMMER 2017 ardgay & district community Council newsletter Adult Clubs & Societies Sutherland Kyle of Sutherland Walkers Club Joggers We meet the 4th Sunday of Joggers meet Mondays and the month, all year round. Wednesdays at 7 pm. Check SUNDAY 25 JUNE Facebook page for meeting Ardgay Badminton Ben Klibreck. Aprox. 9 miles, point: Kyle of Sutherland linear, mostly on informal Scottish Women’s Joggers Contact: Club paths, boggy in places. Start/ Institute Ardgay Elissa ) 07743 228 661 Will resume in October. finish at bridge over River Naomi ) 07818 482 341 Thursday evenings at Ardgay Vagastie. Leader: Cliff Beck: All ages welcome. Ardgay Catriona ) 07929 886 105 Hall. Contact Gregor Laing 01862 810 033. Optional low Public Hall 7:30 pm. 3rd ) 01863 766 223 level walk from the Crask Inn Tuesday each month Kyle of Sutherland Alternative sessions organ- to drainage channel. 5 miles, Contact: Mrs Gillian Glennie Heritage Society ised by KAT, Wednesdays linear. Leader: Bruce Field : ) 01863 766 674 10 am - 12 pm. 01408 633118. Culrain & Invershin SWI Kincardine Old Church, ) 01863 766 702 SUNDAY 9 JULY 4th Thursday of the month. Ardgay. Organising events, Summer Special Kylestrome Contact: Liz Cormack art exhibitions, lectures, Ardgay Scottish to Glendhu. 8 miles, linear. ) 01863 766 841 workshops and history walks Country Dancing Leader: Jon Jenkins : 01862 from March to November. 810 382. Meal after the walk at Edderton & District Contact: Mary Stobo Club the Kylesku Hotel. Please ring ) Gardening Club 01863 766868 On summer holidays. secretary at least one week in Starting again on Tuesday advance to book. From September to May in Pilates 3rd October 7:30 pm in SUNDAY 23 JULY Edderton Community Hall. Ardgay Public Hall. Ben More Coigach - Sgurr More information: Bonar Bridge Hall, Mondays Contact: David Hannah an Fhidheir. 7 miles, circular, Patricia ) 01863 766 061 10-11 am. Contact: Moira ) 01863 766 061 intermittent moorland path, [email protected] Chisholm steep ascent to a sandstone Esther) 01862 811 381 ) 01862 810 786 Kyle of Sutherland ridge with good bypass paths esther@bumblebeecottage. Alternative Pilates group Cinema Club to avoid scrambling. Leader: me.uk (KAT) 1.30pm-2.30pm, Cliff Beck : 01862 810 033. Ardgay Public Hall. Will resume on Friday 15th Optional low level walk to be Sutherland Radio Beginners welcome. September. Film screenings arranged. Leader: Annette ) Control Club 01863 766 702 every 2nd and 4th Friday Parrott : 01549 402 095. of each month. Bonar SUNDAY 27 AUGUST By Ardgay Garage. Tai Chi Bridge Community Hall at Oykel Bridge – Langwell – Facebook: Sutherland Radio 7:30 pm. Free Entry. Einig Wood. Woodland paths, Control Club Ardgay Public Hall Contact: Silvia Muras riverside and open country- ) 07703 196 005 Monday 2:30 pm £2 Facebook: Kyle of Sutherland side. 9.5 miles, figure of eight Contact: Angela Cinema Club walk, low level. Leader: Jon Kyle of Sutherland ) 01549 421 336 ) Jenkins : 01862 810 382. 01863 766 690 Whist Club Contact the Walk Leader the Bonar Bridge Creich & Kincardine day before the walk to confirm Will be back in September Ardgay Golf Club Art Group that it is taking place. Bonar Bridge Hall, Con- Walks Planning Meeting: tact: Rosemary Logan A beautiful 9 hole course Meets in Bonar Bridge Hall October to March. Wednesday ) 01549 421 282 with spectacular views tearoom on Wednesdays 6 September at 7:30 pm. Alternative whist club (KAT): of Loch Migdale. from 10 am to 3 pm. All wel- Golspie Community Centre Fridays, 2:30 to 4:30 pm, Market Stance, Migdale come. Contact: Joan Mulligan Contact: David Hannah Bonar Bridge Hall. Free. Road, Bonar Bridge. ) 01549 421 321 ) 01863 766 061 ) 01863 766 646 ) 01863 766 199 ardgay & district community Council newsletter SUMMER 2017 = Page 25 Health & wellbeing Rory Lowe Nutrition tips for a healthier diet has a vast experience Apple cider oranges, which are great providing vinegar: for the immune system. alternative It can help control blood therapies, sports and cholesterol, soothe ar- Local honey: remedial massage. thritis pain and reduce Honey is a natural He has worked in inflammation, encour- antibiotic and acts as a the USA, Canada, age healthy digestive enzymes, magnesium, natural defense for the Ireland, England and system, relieve daily potassium and pectin. Scotland. He studied aches and muscular at Leeds and York pains, promote healthy Vitamin C: university, Glasgow skin and so much more. 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Adjust seasoning to taste py therapy clinics. 500g Shiitake mushrooms (chopped); Saute the mushrooms, onion, and fen- He has successfully 1 pkt merchant chestnuts; 1 onion; 1/4 nel bulb in coconut oil. Add seasoning, treated a range of ail- fennel bulb; 1 tbspn coconut oil; 1 tbspn water, flour and chestnuts to the pan, ments: arthritis, back wholemeal flour; 1/2 pint of water. and cook on low heat for approx. 1 problems, sports in- Seasoning: 1 tspn black pepper, 1/2 hour. Do not boil. Serve with vegeta- juries, migraines and tbspn cayenne pepper, sprig thyme, bles and mashed or roast potatoes. pre and post care. The benefits of walking ardgay & district community Council Walking is simple, free and one of l Sutherland walkers: your local newsletter the easiest ways to get more active, walking group. (Contact & pro- lose weight and become healthier. gramme available on page 24) Your advert It’s underrated as a form of exer- l Sutherland Striders, operat- could be HERE cise, but regular walking has been ing in Bettyhill-Tongue area. ArdgAy & district shown to reduce the risk of chron- l Friends of the John o’ Groats 100% target Next ic illnesses, such as heart disease, Trail, a long distance foot- distributed for free community council newsletter to all households in the edition: type 2 diabetes, asthma, stroke and path from Inverness to John Ardgay & District cc area 15th some cancers. Walking in a group o’Groats. They are a charity +800 online copies Sept. is a great way to start walking, and always looking for help. < help reach a wider audience make new friends and stay moti- + EXTRA FOR SALE IN LOCAL OUTLETS vated. Here are some groups you Sutherland Walkers Group could join this summer: Friends of the John o’Groats Trail Booking & enquiries: [email protected] With compliments 01863 766 690 silvia muras sanmartin, Editor n Croft House, Dounie, Ardgay Iv24 3BW n ardgaynewsletter@gmail�com ArdgAy & district community council newsletter With compliments silvia muras sanmartin, Editor n Croft House, Dounie, Ardgay Iv24 3BW n ardgaynewsletter@gmail�com silvia muras sanmartin muras silvia ardgaynewsletter@gmail�com 3BW Iv24 Ardgay Dounie, House, Croft Editor , n n With compliments With newsletter ommunity council council ommunity c & district ArdgAy Page 26 =SUMMER 2017 ardgay & district community Council newsletter Gearrchoille Community Wood our volunteers have been busy this winter and spring Clearing the old drove road Our small group of volunteers have extend the wooden walkway in the continued to meet throughout the ‘new’ path and carry out some much winter and spring to continue our needed maintenance on the picnic management programme. benches and interpretation The main focus over the boards. The acorns col- winter was to clear the lected in autumn have area where the old germinated well and drove road first enters will be available to pot the woodland – this on / plant out next au- is where the current tumn – do get in touch footpath from Oakwood if you would like some! Place enters the wood. The We will be hosting a few drove road at this point is wide events throughout the summer – and runs between 2 banks about check our Facebook page or posters 25 ft apart. locally. < Betty Wright As we move into summer, we will continue keeping the paths gearrchoillecommunitywoodardgay.org.uk strimmed – although this has be- *[email protected] (Above) Part of line of old drove road. come much less necessary with )01863755316 (Right) Oak seedlings. increased footfall into the wood; Gearrchoille Community Wood Wildlife Ticks & Lyme Great Crested Newt disease TRITURUS CRISTATUS Ticks are very small spider-like creatures which feed on blood. Some ticks carry n Newts are amphibians, the bacteria which causes Lyme disease, that can cause serious illness in humans. breeding in ponds during the The risk of catching Lyme disease is spring and spending most of small but you need to be aware of the the rest of the year in woodland, Research found that great crested newts are areas where there could be ticks and what to do if you get bitten. hedgerows and tussocky grass- native to the Highlands. To prevent getting bitten: land. n They feed on inverte- l Try to avoid walking through bracken, brates and hibernate amongst long grass and heather. l Protect ex- posed skin and tuck trousers into boots. tree roots and old walls. n The Use insect repellent. l Check yourself males have a long, wavy crest, for ticks thoroughly. Ticks often crawl giving them the appearance of into warm areas of the body: around the mini dinosaurs. n Individual waist, groin and armpits. Children are commonly bitten on the head and neck. Great Crested Newts can be I’ve been bitten, what do I do? identified by looking at the l Don’t panic. Even if the tick is infected, pattern of black spots A newt it is unlikely to transmit the infection in larva. the first few hours. l Carefully remove in their bellies, as unique as fin- the tick using a specialist tool or twee- gerprints. n They can measure zers. l Wash the bite area and apply up to 16 cm and they can live up antiseptic. l Keep an eye on the bite area for several weeks after being bitten. l If to 15 years. More info: you have any concerns, contact your GP. scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk ardgay & district community Council newsletter SUMMER 2017 = Page 27 Children & Young people Gledfield Primary School < Kirsten Macneil Cluster Headteacher Rosehall & Gledfield Primary Schools drumming Edderton pupils joined us at Gledfield for a fantastic drumming workshop. inver fun run Some of our pupils took part in the goblin car Inver Fun Run. They were all delighted to receive their medals. Our electric car is running smoothly. Now our pupils Our P4/5 pupils are working on decorating enjoy taking the body of the car. We their learning can’t wait to race our car outdoors in in Alford on the 17th June. the sun. Our pupils are loving getting their hands dirty outdoors helping Jean with our school garden. A huge activities thank you to Jean for volunteering to help us develop our school grounds. by Andymack & Sil MEET HAMISH THE TARTAN DRAGON A shy veggie The crows were making dragon who lives a mess of Morag’s fa- Hamish tied two on Carn Bren ther’s oat field, so he asked sticks together to her to make a scarecrow. hold up the scare- Morag went to see Hamish to crow and stuck them see if he could help. She brought in the ground, then along some of her father’s old clothes, and Morag tied the scarecrow they stuffed them with hay. the the sticks. It certainly seemed to work! Page 28 =SUMMER 2017 ardgay & district community Council newsletter From the Manse... A crowd gathered to give thanks and sing at the ‘Lambing Service’ at Bonar Bridge, hosted by Betty Ross and the family at Migdale Country Stores. The service included readings about the role of the shepherd. Promises, promises very topical question as I FORTHCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS & CHURCH SERVICES write this message is ‘who do we trust to do what is right Guide to local services Village Halls & venues Ardgay Public Hall Bonar Bridge Recycling Centre Train times Fiona Venters / 01863 766 602 Opening Hours [email protected] From 21/05/2017 to 22/10/2017 Ardgay Church Hall Monday: 1 pm - 4:30 pm materials accepted inverness è ardgay Rev. Anthony Jones / 01863 766 285 tuesday: 1 pm - 4:30 pm Batteries, car batteries, cardboard, Monday to Saturday: fluorescent light tubes, standard Culrain Village Hall wednesday: Closed 07:00 (08:33) Catering serv. available and energy efficient light bulbs, [email protected] thursday: 8 am - 12 pm fridges and freezers, garden waste, 10:41 (12:05) Catering serv. available Croick Church friday: 8 am - 12 pm [email protected] gas cylinders, plastic bottles, tyres, 14:00 (15:29) Catering serv. available saturday: 9 am - 1 pm waste electrical and electronic Kincardine Heritage Centre 17:12 (18:39) sunday: Closed equipment. Mrs. Mary Stobo / 01863 766 868 18:28 (20:01) Catering serv. available Bonar Bridge Community Hall Sunday: Sally Thompson / 01863 766 883 17:54 (19:23) Catering serv. available Bradbury Centre Lorraine Askew / 01863 766 772 Mobile Library Post Office Ardgay ardgay è inverness Invershin Hall Ardgay Ardgay Public Hall Monday to Saturday: monday: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Elissa Steven / 01549 421 369 06:14 (07:43) Every 3rd wednesday friday: 10 am - 1 pm Rosehall Hall 06:43 (08:12) Ann Malone / 01549 441 345 21 June 2017 12 July 2017 Post Office 09:07 (10:35) Catering serv. available 2 August 2017 Bonar Bridge Catering serv. available Auld Kirk of East ¨ 10:54 (12:26) Sutherland and Tain 23 August 2017 monday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm 15:30 (17:02) Catering serv. available tuesday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Part of the Scottish Episcopal Oakwood Place, Ardgay 18:52 (20:10) Catering serv. available Church. House services at Arrive 13:45 Depart 14:00 wednesday: 8:30 am - 1 pm Hollybank Ardgay every 2nd & thursday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm 19:28 (20:57) 4th Tuesday at 10:30 am. Father The Lady Ross, Ardgay friday: 9 am - 12:30 pm Sunday: Arrive 14:00 Depart 15:15 9 am - 12:30 pm Chris Mayo: 07860 333 892 SATURDAY: 14:49 (16:16) Catering serv. available D D D D D D D D D D D D D D 01863 766 231 D Anna Patfield D Dog Behaviourist & Trainer D D D Pawsability D D www.PawsAbility.co.uk ® D MOTs on cars and bikes, welding, tyres, D D servicing, diagnostics and much more... Dog Behaviour Help D D Dog Training Main dealer warranted servicing Puppy Training & Early Learning D D Prevent puppy problems arising with puppy early learning and Hours of business: Monday to Thursday 8:30 - 5:30 puppy socialisation & training. Sort out lead pulling and jumping friday 8:30 - 4:30 saturdays by appointment only D with your dog. Or resolve more complex behaviour problems D from aggression to separation issues or barking. Contact us on Facebook: Ardgay Garage D D Pet Shop D On line pet shop with toys, leads, collars, chews etc – Please look D at the shop and call to arrange pick up. D D Group Workshops D Next Behaviour Workshop – July 2017 – date & time tba. This 2 D part workshop will help you to resolve your dog behaviour problems. Details at www.pawsability.co.uk/workshop D D D For more information please see D www.PawsAbility.co.uk D or call Anna on 07906 173993 D D D PLUSFree On-Line Help & Advice pages. D D D D D D D D D D D D D D Page 30 =SUMMER 2017 ardgay & district community Council newsletter Guide to local services A-Z BRADBURY CENTRE HIGHLAND COUNCIL LIBRARIES PHARMACY Bradbury Centre Drummuie Golspie Bonar Bridge Libray Mitchells Chemist Bonar 01863 766 772 01408 635 370 01863 760 083 01863 760 011 Bradbury Centre Bus Service Point Bonar Bridge Mobile Libraries 01863 766 772 01863 766 083 0773 330 0761 POLICE Service Point Dornoch Local Police (Inverness) BUSES 01862 810 594 NHS 0845 600 5703 Andrew’s Buses Tain Registration Office Migdale Hospital Non Emergency: 101 01408 641 354 01349 886 644 01863 766 211 Emergency: 999 Doctors Creich Surgery Citizens Advice high SCHOOLS 01863 766 379 POST OFFICE CAB Golspie Tain Royal Academy Nurses Creich Surgery Bonar Bridge Post Office 01408 633 000 01862 892 121 01863 766 237 01863 766 219 Dornoch Academy CHILDREN & FAMILY 01862 810 246 Bradbury Centre Bus PRIMARY SCHOOLS Kyle of Sutherland Hub 920 - tuesday Gledfield 01863 766 310 KOSDT Bonar Bridge to Dornoch 01863 766 580 via Spinningdale KoS Development Trust Bonar Bridge Bonar Bridge Bonar Bridge CHURCH OF SCOTLAND 01863 766 190 Cherry Grove Cherry Grove 01863 766 221 09:40 10:20 Rev. Anthony M. Jones Keep Active Together 13:30 14:20 Rosehall 01863 766 285 01863 766 554 Spinningdale Spinningdale 01549 441 348 Layby at Post Box Layby at Post Box Edderton 09:48 è 10:12 DVLA 13:38 14:11 01862 821260 Andrew’s Buses Clashmore Clashmore DVLA Inverness Carnegie Hall Carnegie Hall Ardgay èTain è 0300 790 6801 09:54 10:06 RECYCLING CENTRE Monday to Saturday 13:44 14:05 Dornoch Sq Dornoch Sq Bonar Bridge ELECTRICITY Ardgay Ardgay 10:00 10:05 01349 868 439 09:08 10:35 13:50 14:00 24Hr Emergency 11:26 13:35 920 - wednesday 0800 300 999 14:23 16:35 è Bonar Bridge circular to Dornoch scottish water Customer Help 17:20 19:09 via Spinningdale, Tain & Edderton 24Hr Emergency è 0800 300 111 Bonar Bridge Bonar Bridge 0845 600 8855 Edderton Edderton Cherry Grove Cherry Grove 09:20 10:20 09:30 14:40 Customer Help FIRE BRIGADE 11:38 13:20 Spinningdale Spinningdale 0845 601 8855 14:35 è 16:20 Layby at Post Box Layby at Post Box Fire Station Dornoch 17:35 18:54 09:38 14:31 01862 810 297 Clashmore è Clashmore è TAXIS Carnegie Hall Carnegie Hall Tain Lamington St Tain Lamington St 09:54 14:19 Ronnie’s Taxis Ardgay FISHERIES 09:30 * 10:11 Tain Tain è 01863 766 422 11:48 * è 13:11 * Bus stop at Co-Op Bus stop at Co-Op KoS Fisheries Trust 14:45 * 16:11 10:02 14:08 01863 766 702 17:45 18:45 * Tain Tain TRAINS Lamington Street Lamington Street è 10:04 14:06 National Rail Enquiries Tain ASDA Tain ASDA EPISCOPALIAN CHURCH Edderton Edderton 0845 748 4950 09:33 10:03 10:17 13:53 Father Chris Mayo 11:53 13:03 Ardgay Ardgay 01408 600 818 14:48 16:03 10:39 13:33 VETS 17:48 18:37 Bonar Bridge Bonar Bridge Rogart Vets * Connects with Stagecoach bus Cherry Grove Cherry Grove FORESTRY COMMISSION to / from Inverness 10:42 13:30 01408 641 352 F. Commission Scotland Operates every Tuesday and Easter Ross Vets Tain 01309 674 004 Wednesday apart from Christmas 01862 893 142 Royal Bank of Scotland and New Year weeks. Johnston & Farrell Tain Mobile Timetable Tuesday The minibus has a wheelchair lift GOLF CLUB which will be available as part of 01862 894 223 Bonar Bridge War Memorial the service. Bonar Bridge-Ardgay GC Kessock Equine Vets Arrive 12:05 Depart 12:20 Bookings: 01863 766 772 01863 766 199 01463 731 107 ardgay & district community Council newsletter SUMMER 2017 = Page 31 Puzzles Sudoku Easy Medium Hard A number may not appear twice in the same row or in the same column or in any of the nine 3x3 subregions. Crosswords Across 1. (Informal) A mad or crazy person. 4. A room, portico, or arcade with a bench or seats where people may converse, especially in ancient Roman and Greek buildings. 6. (Scottish) Askew; awry. 7. A soft boggy area of land that gives way underfoot. 9. Relating to, living in, or suited for both land and water. Down 1. Near in place, time, or relationship. 2. (Two words) Graham situated between Ardgay & District and Ardross Community Council areas. Its name in Gaelic means “Transverse Hill”. 3. Trade or transport in coastal waters or airspace or between two points within a country. 5. (Zoology) The terminal segment of a forelimb, corresponding to the hand and wrist in humans. 8. Not strict or N / eclipse crosswords.com A&DCC careful enough. Solutions can be found at: www.ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk Kyle of Sutherland Gala Week 2017 Bonar Bridge, Ardgay, Culrain, Invershin & Rosehall areas Lot ne s of Fun Family Events for Everyo Saturday 29th July - Sunday 6th August Saturday 29th july Monday 31st july Bubble Football (P5-S2): 3-4 pm Friday 4th august Gala Fete: 12 noon - 3:30 pm. Family Bingo: 2 pm-3:30 pm Nerf Wars (P5-S2): 4:30-5:30 pm Sports Day & BBQ: 10:30am Crowing of the Queen: 4 pm Children’s Football session: Bubble Football (Adults): 7-8 pm Kids Film: 4 pm Gin Tasting: 7 pm (tbc) 4-5 pm. Kyle of Sutherland Jog- Wednesday 2Nd august Saturday 5th august Gala Dance to Eclipse: 8:30 pm gers Open Night & BBQ: 7 pm Flower Festival: 10 am - 4 pm Beasties & Bugs: 10 - 11:30 am Sunday 30th july Tuesday 1ST august Pet Show: 1:30 pm. Gardens Open Day: 2-4 pm Dry Stone Dyking Demo: 10:30 Book Bug: 9:30-10 am Clay Pigeon Shoot: 6 pm. Kids Crafts for Duck Race & Duck am. Raft Race: 2 pm (tbc) Flower Festival, Pancake Day & Whist Drive: 7:30 pm procession: 3 - 3:45 pm. Duck Car Treasure Hunt: 4 pm Sales table: 10 am-4 pm Race: 4 pm. Buffet & Family Cei- Thursday 3rd august lidh: 5-8 pm. Pub Quiz: 8:30 pm Bus to the Black Isle Show: 9 am-5:30 pm. Flower Festival: Sunday 6th august 10 am - 4 pm. Family Cycle: Speedcrafting: 10 am - 12 noon 6:30 pm. Bingo: 7:30 pm Gardens Open Day: 2-4 pm All events are subject to change and more are to be added! The programme will be available very soon in local shops www.spanglefish.com/kyleofsutherlandgalaweek/ Kyle of Sutherland Gala Week See Programme (coming soon) or email [email protected] for a copy ardgay & district community Council newsletter Editor: Silvia Muras Sanmartin ardgay & district community council: Betty Wright (Chairperson), Silvia Muras (Vice Chair), Design & Layout: Silvia Muras Graphic Design Marion Turner (Treasurer), Leslie Pope (Secretary), [email protected] Sheila Lall, Rob Pope, Andy Wright, Dr Buster Crabb. Contributors to this issue: Andymack, Michael Baird, councillors: Rhonwen Copley, Tracie Denoon, Richard Elliott, Kirsteen Currie, Hugh Morrison, Linda Munro George Farlow, Sarah Forrest, Lesley Gallagher, Gillian (More details on page 6) Glennie, David Hannah, Barbara Hartshorn, Sasha Houdekova, Helen Houston, Anthony Jones, Rory Lowe, Magda Macdonald, Rhionna Mackay, Kirsten Online version AVAILABLE FROM: Macneil, Adele Newlands, Anna Patfield, Leslie Pope, www.ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk Edward Steven, Elissa Steven, Betty Wright. Advertising, letters & contributions: Distribution: Rhonwen Copley, Brigitte Geddes, 01863 766 690 David Hannah, David Knight, Teresa Langley, Alan [email protected] Lawrence, Silvia Muras, Davy Ross, Bob Sendall, Jeannie Sparling, Anna Sutherland, Marion Turner, Facebook: Ardgay & District Community Council Vicky Whittock, Iain Worthy, Betty Wright. 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