I POST E EVANfOX AA^*"t^I^1 ry Produced & Published by Issue Number r April zorS Evanton.Online We hope evetyone enjoys this first Evonton Newsletter ond thot with Some Events from 2Ot7 your help it moy grow bigger ond betler with eoch issue. "Spooktacular" - the event put on by the Kiltearn Primary in October was Foreword by well attended although the weather The Kiltearn Corununity Council After an absence of over two years, Kiltearn once again has its own News- letter in the form of TTw Euanton Post. Members of the community have on several occasions raised the idea of resuscitating a newsletter at KCC meetings but in the absence of any volunteers, the KCC sa$r no way of do- ing so. Step forward Gary Pa5rne, who has very generously offered to not only gather in news items, but also to edit and publish them in a new on line newsletter The Euanton Post. Gary needs ell our support if his initiative is to bear fruit and The Euanton was cold. The stalls had to be put in the Post go from strength to strength, keeping the eommunity informed and Sports hall and the Hotdog stand out- adding enjoyment and fulfrlment to experience side did a roaring trade, the day raising the of living in Kiltearn. welcome 611ding for the school KCC firlly endorse Gary's efforts and would ask you all to help circulate The Euanton Post to those who are not internet sawi by printing off a copy and making sure that all members of the community benefrt by dropping it The Bonfire and Fireworks Night into any neighbour who you know is not on the internet. returned fot 2OL7 in November and although said to be hard work for the Just as importantly Gary needs your assistance in regularly feeding him volunteers was well attended and with news (text and pictures), stories, articles, adverts etc., relevant to agreed by all to be an excellent show. Kiltearn. The more we can do this the more frequent The Euantoz Posf East Ross Pipe Band and tortblight will parade from the hall got the event offto appear, keeping us all fully informed of what is going on in our great little a terrific start. community. It is now up to us. Hector Munro (Chairman KCC) A Fantastic turn out for first 'Dirt Crit' race at Evanton. In partner- ship with Ben Wyvis Clcle Club, Evan- Foulis Castle The Annual Daffodil Tea ton Wood played host to the final event The Daffodil Tea at Foulis Castle was started after World War ll by Mrs Gascoigne, n6e Munro as a way of raising funds for charities on a yearly basis. She opened the Castle and Gardens to the public allowing them to pick freely of the many thousands of d"affodils in the garden as well as providing teas in the historic dining room and lower kitchen. This was continued from 1978 by her daughter-in- law Mrs E.M. Munro of Foulis MBE to the present day. It is a hugely successful Spring in the Scottish Dirt Crit series. Turn event raising many funds for much needed local causes and relying on the work of out was fantastic with over 80 riders volunteers and well wishers. This year on the 21st, April the Daffodil Tea is in aid of taking part and over 220 folk in totd. F6is Rois famous for their provision of Traditional Highland music and culture all over Thanks to some lovely cakes from local Scotland and increasingly with disadvantaged community groups. Traditional music of bake off champions, a total of f,L22 of quality will be provided by young musicians and their Tutors and there will be a variety funding was raised for the sale of these of stalls and Teas as usual. Time: 1.30pm - 4.30pm cakes alongwith teas andcofrees. lssue Number I Aprll 2018 Poge 2 toarotoa Soddl,& treroto Enoa* In December the "Light up the Highlands" for the Highland f,ft' Hospice appeal raised t900 from donations throughout Evan- ton and the surrounding area. The Alness Church Choir and . t a Lone Piper had taken part with Mrs Bews and her family .,.4[. switching on the Remembrance Ttee Lights and the Rev. Nick Archel laking the service. Around 70 senior citizens enjoyed their Annual Dinner at the Store House at Foulis in January. Spa Motors supplied the return bus trans- w port and the kHx ll-.-&{ T Simpson family Last minute check before -:q.a e. i provided enter- I doo.. open ot'spooktakulor' tainment during the evening. The We are still trying to trace evening was en- the Ladies "Rose BowI' do- joyed by everyone nated by Foulis Estate. If with a big thank- I anyone has any knowledge you given to the of where it may be please staff and the contact the 'Novar Arms' on Simpson family. 830012 or ESEG at830L22 . Evarrton Co Wood There is plenty happening in the com- tions are well in hand. The secret the pond - we look forward to further visits. munity wood with groups on 4 to 5 days trail has recently been extended so A 'Get Outdoors' project for people living a week and lots for people to enjoy un- there are plenty of opportunities to with dementia started in October and has der their own steam. A new feature, a get a bit lost! been well received, especially the making of net', has been added to the very snowmen, candle holders and bird boxes, so 'cargo Dingwall and Tain academies bring popular play area. A recent safety in- too cooked food and overall people groups each week for practical work, the - spection by ROSPA was very favourable have appreciated get Ardross primary visits with the the chance to out of the inspector was most impressed the house and socialise. The wood has suc- - - ranger, Kiltearn primary pupils have and the few suggested minor modifica- cessfully attracted additional funding from been occasionally, including a visit to Life Changes Trust and Tesco Bags for Life ( - \./ thanks for your blue token votes!) so the ! t. programme is secure for a further 2 years at least. There are places available for both people with dementia and their carers just , t.': - t'i{ t phone Simon on 079477 72066 or Adrian on "{q 830s17. ' Events lined up include a horse logging demonstration - to coincide with the con- struction of the proposed log shelter at Mag's Wood. There will be several nature explorer events in the summer and a busy programme with Highlife Highland as usual. Keep an eye out on the village and post of- II fice noticeboards, also on the website www.evantonwood.com and the Evanton Wood Facebook page. Meanwhile anyone is welcome to join in on practical work volun- teer sessions every Friday morning (meet at the cabin at 10am). And please do just call by the cabin for a chat! lssue Number I April 2018 ing community assets. Membership of the Trust is free to anyone living in Kiltearn parish and you can apply via our website www.ect.scot. It has been a busy period over the last twelve months or so with many projects moving forward and if you would like to help please get in touch via email to [email protected] The Village Green was the Trusts first project when it was set up back in 2005. Since then it has been &ee to use but we do ask people to frII in a short booking form on our website. Some maintenance of the green is car- ried out by a contractor paid for by the Trus! the rest is carried out by volunteers who will this year be creating a wildflower area toward the back of the green to help wildlife. New funding to purchase safety barriers which can be put in place during events and the replacing of the information boards that were subject to vandalism in Autumn 20L7. Other improvements may include a new power sup- ply so people do not have to rely on generators. If you would like to use the Green for an event or there are any improvements you would like to see, please get in touch. The Old Kiltearn Kirk down at the shore is sl important and integral part of the history and identity of Evan- ton. Together with a team of volunteers, Evanton Community Tlust helped to research the fascinating history and people of the parish in conjunction with ARCH (Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands). The pro- ject recorded over 400 gravestones and lair markers, including a number of 17tn and 18th century gravestones with engraved symbols of mortality. It also involved a building survey which revealed evidence of a much older, medieval structure on the site, pre-dating the current building constructed Ln 1792. An exhibition is cur- rently on display in the Cornerstone Caf6 and a website is to be launched where people can look at all the re- sults of the project, and may help to research into family histories. We will also be installing an information panel, mounted on a naturaL stone plinth, just outside the Kirk yard. A project was began to improve the footpaths from Lower Balconie between the old Bothy on the foreshore and the Old Kiltearn Kirk that were in a state of disrepair. Where heavy rainfall had washed a\May a section of the path and riverbank between Lower Balconie and the footbridge over the River, we have undertaken a series of works including creation of wide and level footpaths, improvements to drainage and riverbank and shoreline reinforcement.