Ardgay District

ardgay & district community Council newsletter

Price: £1.00 ISSN 2514-8400 = Issue No. 40 = summer 2018 =

to increase community resilience Ardgay & District CC: Two Public Access Defibrillators for Ardgay and Culrain

The two new PADs are designed to be used by anyone in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest. CPR training will be offered by the Scottish Ambulance and the Scottish Fire & Rescue Services on Sun- day 24th June, from 10 am to 3 pm, at Ardgay Pub- lic Hall. Photographed: Silvia Muras, Vice Chair of Ardgay & District CC and leader of the project, Andy Waugh (right) and Calum MacKinnon. © Lateef Okunnu alongside the recently installed defibrillator at Ar- Mac & Wild comes dgay Hall. Pages 4 & 5 to Falls of Shin New Central Sutherland Outreach London’s favourite Scottish restaurant Programme from Citizens Advice Mac & Wild announce the launch of their Bureau local branch (Page 14) third restaurant, opening late June 2018. Taking Mac & Wild back to its Highland roots, Ardgay Post Office is back with founders Andy Waugh and Calum Mackinnon are delighted to announce they have taken over the site new opening times Page 10 New at the Falls of Shin visitor centre. Pages 8 & 9 Postmaster in Bonar Bridge Page 12

Your essential guide 100 years ago Ardgay a to local events for all was ‘invaded’ by North 36 pages featuring Opening times, tastes and American lumberjacks Telephone guide, ages Bus & Train timetable, Sudoku & Crosswords Page 25 Page 18

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Volunteering Opportunities ardgay & district community Council newsletter SUMMER 2018 = Page 3 Contents At East & Central Sutherland Citizens Advice Bureau

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ARDGAY News =Kyle of Sutherland Development =Events for all tastes & ages ��26 =New Public Access Defibrillators ��4 Trust wins a Scottish RICS Award ��17 Advising =Meetings and budget cuts ��6 =100 years since the departure of children & young people =How to contact your CC �� 6 the North American lumbermen ��18 =Gledfield Primary School ��28 =Mac & Wild, new operator at Falls =Victoria Cross commemoration =Winners of the Art Competition ��30 Fundraising and Events of Shin visitor attraction ��8 service at Invershin Cemetery �� 20 =Hamish, the Tartan Dragon ��30 =Post Office service in Ardgay �� 10 =British Legion Scotland Meeting ��21 =New Energy Advice team ��10 =How to apply for wind farm funds �22 adult clubs & societies ��31 Social Media & Website =Bonar Bridge Post Office �� 12 =Ledmore & Migdale new event ��23 =Community Broadband �� 13 CHURCHES =Central Sutherland Outreach gearrchoille wood ��24 =Church is where you find it ��32 Social Policy Campaigns programme from the CAB �� 14 =Wildlife: Adders ��24 =News from the Bradbury Centre ��15 local services a-z ��33 Marketing & Promotions =Sutherland Care Forum �� 16 what’s on in the area =Success of Client Access Project ��16 =Summer concerts ��25 puzzles �� 35 Research and Statistics Ardgay & District photographs editor’s letter Full training is available Good news hank you all for your con- Ttinued support. It is my pleasure to present this edition, packed with outstanding *Treasurer required to join contributions and good news for Ardgay & District. I wish all the our Board of Directors* best to Falls of Shin new caterer Mac & Wild, to the new Post- master Chris Bowden, to Tracey Campbell from the Care Forum, People of all ages to the new Outreach team from Further information & how to apply our local CAB branch, and to the new Energy Advice team. TEL: 01408 633000 It’s also good news to have defibrillators in our villages. I hope people will engage with EMAIL: [email protected] the June CPR training sessions. Looking out from Bonar Bridge by Janis Hedley There is plenty to see and do The building in the photo -now demolished- was the netman’s bothy, a visual this summer, the ‘what’s on’ pag- reminder of the netting station, a seasonal activity which ceased in 1997 but had es are not to be missed. < underpinned the local economy for around 400 years. More photos from Janis Hedley here: https://www.instagram.com/janishedleyphotography/ Silvia Muras Editor East & Central Sutherland Citizens Advice Bureau is a local, independent advice charity SC039847 Page 4 = SUMMER 2018 ardgay & district community Council newsletter

Ardgay & District News two new defibrillators have been installed in ardgay hall & culrain phone box New Public Access Defibrillators (PADs) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR) training will be offered by the Scottish Fire & Rescue and Scottish Ambulance Services in Ardgay Hall on Sunday 24th June, 10 am to 3 pm.

Two Automated External Defi- brillators (AEDs) are now available to use by emergency services or members of the community. The defibrillators are located in Ardgay Public Hall porch and inside the decommissioned Culrain phone box. The project is an initiative of Ar- dgay & District CC, made possible thanks to our funders SSEN Resil- ient Communities Fund (£3,000), and Beinn Tharsuinn Community Benefit Fund (£ 1,880). BT Adopt a Kiosk Scheme enabled the community of Culrain to take on the disused phone box. The Commu- nity Heartbeat Trust has given advice and helped provide and set up the defibrillators.

WHEN TO USE THEM Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a leading cause of premature death, From left to right: Marion Turner, Secretary/Treasurer of Ardgay & District CC, Betty Wright, Chairperson, and Silvia Muras, Vice Chair and leader of the project. © phil olson but with immediate treatment many lives can be saved. Many on Sunday 24th June from 10 am SCA victims can be saved if per- AEDs have been used to 3 pm. Everybody is welcome to sons nearby recognise what has successfully by untrained attend. happened, summon the ambulance persons, and lack of service with the minimum of delay, training should not be a maintenance of the aeds perform basic cardiopulmonary The two Zoll 3 defibrillators are resuscitation (CPR) and use an deterrent to their use registered in the Scottish Ambu- AED to restore the heart’s normal lance Service database and the rhythm. Each of these stages is a how to perform Cardio Pulmonary community is responsible of their link in a chain of events that pro- Resuscitation (CPR) and to use the maintenance. The PADs have a vide the best chance of success, but defibrillators installed in our com- Webnos governance system. Vol- the critical factor is the speed with munity, the more chance there is of unteers will regularly check the which the shock is given. saving the life of a victim of sudden state of the AEDs and send online The PAD is designed to be used cardiac arrest. reports with a very straightforward by anyone regardless of training as Ardgay & District CC, alongside software, so the emergency servic- the unit will talk the user through Scottish Fire & Rescue and Scottish es may know at any given time that every step and will not shock any- Ambulance Services is organising the PADs are ready to be deployed. one who does not require it. How- a Defibrillator Seminar and CPR If you live locally and would like to ever, the more people that know training event. This will take place help by sharing the task of giving ardgay & district community Council newsletter SUMMER 2018 = Page 5

Ardgay & District News these reports, please get in touch with Silvia on 01863 766 690. Silvia Muras, Vice Chair of Ard- gay & District CC and leader of the project, said, “I am delighted to see the project coming to fruition and I hope the community will come along to the training sessions. We live in a remote area and it’s very important for us to work together towards improving people’s resilience.” Colin Pirie, Head of Region for the Highlands and Islands at SSEN, said, “We are delighted to support Ardgay & District CC with funding from our Resilient Communities (Left) The PAD in Culrain has been installed in a decommissioned phone box. (Right) Fund to provide two public access Both defibrillators are protected from the weather inside heated rotaid cabinets. defibrillators for Ardgay and Cul- rain. The fund is vital to help our training events in partnership with isn’t breathing, the chance of sur- communities better prepare and the ambulance service, and teach vival reduces by 10%. We are hap- improve their own resilience plans individuals basic life-saving skills. py to work alongside our partners, and this is of particular significance Almost 3,500 people in Scotland including the Scottish Fire and to some of the more remote and ru- undergo attempted resuscitation Rescue Service, on raising aware- ral communities in the Highlands. each year after an out-of-hospital ness of CPR in the community and As a responsible operator, by pro- cardiac arrest, with only one in 20 hold various events across the year actively supporting local resilience who live to return home. Scottish throughout Scotland on promoting projects like this one, we can truly Fire and Rescue Service supports safety, general first aid skills and make a difference to the communi- this kind of initiative that makes how to use AEDs. These two new ties we serve and it’s great to see our a real difference in communities defibrillators which have been in- funding being put to good use by the across Scotland.” stalled in Ardgay and Culrain are local Community Council.” vital life-saving tools. We support Jason Gardiner, from Scottish this initiative and would encourage Fire & Rescue Services said, “The CPR training will be anyone wanting to know how to use Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, offered in Ardgay Hall one to either attend the CPR train- is working hard with partners, in- on Sunday 24th June, ing event on June 24 or visit their cluding our Ambulance Service from 10 am to 3 pm local ambulance station to find out colleagues, NHS and British Heart more information.” Foundation as well as communities, Steven Gorman, from Scottish Martin Fagan, from The Com- to increase awareness and training Ambulance Service said, “The munity Heartbeat Trust said, “The centred around CPR and early in- Scottish Ambulance Service has Community Heartbeat Trust is de- tervention. By knowing what to a dedicated team leading our ef- lighted to have supported the com- do and how to intervene, someone forts to improve survival from sud- munity in this project. Defibrillators trained in CPR can make a real dif- den cardiac arrest which supports are a key part of the chain of sur- ference and significantly increase a Scotland’s unique national Out of vival, along with good communi- casualty’s chance of survival. All fire Hospital Cardiac Arrest strategy to ty training programmes and good stations across Scotland contain a train more people in CPR and save CPR. We hope the sessions in June British Heart Foundation training more lives. We aim to improve per- are well attended and, although we pack, and Scottish Fire and Res- formance at every stage of the chain hope the defibrillator is never need- cue Service personnel will be hap- of survival. For every minute that ed, the community will be well pre- py to support communities to run no CPR is performed and someone pared just in case.”< Silvia Muras Page 6 = SUMMER 2018 ardgay & district community Council newsletter

Ardgay & District News Local Access Forum AGM and dates of next meetings

The Highland Council is looking One of the issues addressed at our number of meetings to 6 p.a.’ (min- for new members to fill its vacan- AGM in June is how to take the work imum required by THC). We will cies on the local outdoor access of the CC forward within the con- also endeavour to limit the length of forums. These are set up to advise straints of the budget cuts imposed the meetings to one and a half hours the Council on matters relating by The Highland Council. As report- while still maintaining a meaningful to outdoor public access and play ed in the last newsletter, the budget level of discussion. We will continue a key role in resolving access dis- your Community Council will receive to fund the section of the meeting putes and in Core Path Planning. to run our meetings and meet all where we discuss grant awards from Anyone wishing to apply must expenses has been cut by 50%. This Beinn Tharsuinn & Beinn nan Oigh- have the support of a recognised means we will have to make some rean Community Benefit funds with body whose interest they would changes in order to try to stay within monies from those funds. represent. Application forms are the new, very limited budget. Please note: grant applications to available from THC website or via The proposal put to the June Community Benefit funds will only be email ([email protected]). meeting is: ‘In order to comply considered at our regular meetings, Applications should be returned with THC restricted budget, it is now to be held every two months. by Friday 25 June 2018. < proposed that A&DCC reduce the < Betty Wright, Chairperson ardgay & district community council: Betty Wright, Chairperson, silvia muras, Vice Chair, Marion turner, Treasurer & Secretary, rob pope, andy wright, DR BUSTER CRABB (Co-opted member), leslie pope (Associate member), mary goulder, Minute Secretary how to contact councillors north, west & central sutherland ardgay & district community council Linda Munro 8, Munro Place, Bettyhill KW14 1TD Tel 01641 521 366 [email protected] By phone By post Kirsteen Currie Rowanwood, Lamington, Kildary, Invergordon 01863 766 100 (Marion Turner, Secretary) IV18 0PE Tel 07787 221 572 [email protected] Hugh Morrison Orcadia, Lerin, Durness IV27 4QB By mail Tel 07557 566 543 [email protected] Marion Turner, Secretary A&DCC Oldtown, Ardgay IV24 3DH 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 14th JULY & 11th 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, at mp Caithness, Sutherland & easter Ross 7 pm. Next meetings: Jamie Stone House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA 13th AUGUST, 8th october, 10th december Tel 01862 892 726 [email protected] FOLLOWING THE INSTALLATION OF TWO PADs IN ARDGAY & CULRAIN ORGANISED BY ARDGAY & DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL: Community Defibrillator Seminar & CPR training

SUNDAY 24TH JUNE ARDGAY PUBLIC HALL 10 AM - 3 PM EVERYBODY IS WELCOME NO SPECIAL SKILLS NEEDED TO USE THE DEFIBRILLATORS

Representatives from the Scottish Ambulance Service and Scottish Fire & Rescue Service will be: =Promoting CPR and showing training models available for those wishing to learn CPR techniques using The British Heart Foundation Training Pack. =Demonstrating the use of defibrillators Explaining how the equipment works and its benefits to the community in saving precious minutes in the treatment of sudden cardiac arrest.

THE MORE PEOPLE WHO KNOW HOW TO PERFORM CARDIO PULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) AND TO USE THE PORTABLE DEFIBRILLATORS INSTALLED IN OUR COMMUNITY, THE MORE CHANCE THERE IS OF SAVING THE LIFE OF A VICTIM OF SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST

WITH SUPPORT FROM: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:

BEINN THARSUINN COMMUNITY BENEFIT ARDGAY RESILIENT COMMUNITIES FUND Page 8 = SUMMER 2018 ardgay & district community Council newsletter

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OPENING THEIR THIRD RESTAURANT IN WHAT WAS ONCE KNOWN AS THE ‘HARRODS OF THE NORTH’ Mac & Wild head home to the Highlands Taking Mac & Wild back to its Highland roots, founders Andy Waugh and Calum Mackin- non are delighted to announce they have taken over the site at the Falls of Shin visitor centre.

The latest venture sees Mac & Wild venture back to the heart and soul of the Highlands, where their story first began, continuing to showcase the best of Scottish produce and suppliers. Each supplier to the new restaurant will be handpicked to support the local community, while guaranteeing extreme traceability and provenance of all the meat, fish and vegetables on offer. As in their London restaurants, Mac & Wild at Falls of Shin will pre- dominantly serve meat sourced and butchered with care by Andy’s family’s game-butchering business, Ardgay Game, which has been in existence for over 30 years and is located just six miles away from the new site. Andy Waugh at one of his restaurants in London. © Lateef Okunnu mac & wild experiences 2016), Haggis Pops, Venison Sun- munity, creating 20 jobs and, bring- Mac & Wild at Falls of Shin will fea- day roasts and Deep-Fried Mars Bar ing a large amount of footfall to the ture a 50-cover restaurant, a pavilion Sundae. The new menu will focus area. Alongside the restaurant, Mac with outside seating (x 60 outside on seasonal Scottish produce avail- & Wild will serve hot and cold drinks, covers), a gift shop, and an exciting able throughout the year from local ice creams and a selection of street schedule of Mac & Wild experienc- farmers and fisherman with dish- food dishes within the pavilion; while es. Throughout the year, Mac & Wild es including; Beef, Venison or Pork the shop at Falls of Shin will stock will host foraging walks and talks, flatbread, filled with Homemade and support local brands and pro- haggis-making masterclasses, whis- Scottish Slaw, Red Pepper Miso, Sal- ducers selling an array of edible treats ky masterclasses and meet the maker sa Verde, Picked, Chilli and Herbs, and artisan products. masterclasses, where guests can meet Venison and Pork Sausage Rolls, as Mac & Wild began its journey as a Mac & Wild’s producers and suppli- well as a selection of homemade sal- Scottish street food sensation, serv- ers, while learning about the prov- ads and soups throughout the day. ing up one of Scotland’s finest exports enance of the produce. Later in the Diners can tuck into breakfast dish- to Londoners. From a market stall on year Mac & Wild plan to introduce es such Eggs and Avocado, Scottish Whitecross Street, to a pop-up on additional workshops and immersive Oats and a traditional Full Scottish Charlotte Street, Mac & Wild opened experiences; with the likes of sheep Breakfast featuring Bacon, Tattie their first permanent restaurant in shearing sessions and curing classes Scone, Venison Sausage, Black Pud- London’s Fitzrovia on Great Titch- on the agenda. ding, Mushrooms, Lorne Sausage, field Street in September 2015. Since The menu in the restaurant (due Eggs and Bone Marrow Beans, of- launching, Mac & Wild has contin- to open late-June 2018), will fea- fering both Scots and visitors alike, a ued to champion and celebrate Scot- ture a selection of Mac & Wild’s sig- true taste of the Highlands. tish produce and personality. Mac & nature dishes such as their award The latest venture is truly a home- Wild have won ‘Street Food of the winning Veni-Moo Burger (voted coming for Mac & Wild and will Year’ at The Young British Foodies London’s and UK’s Best Burger provide a real hub for the local com- Awards, Best Signature Burger at the ardgayardgay & district community Council newsletter SUMMERSPRING 2018 = Page 9

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National Burger Awards 2016, were Shin the seasons will dictate what is named by The Evening Standard as Opening times available to us at the restaurant and one of the top five places to eat game THE PAVILION we will continually pickle, ferment, in London and the Veni-Moo burger 7 days a week: 10 am - 3 pm dehydrate and cure ingredients to was awarded UK’s Best Burger 2016. RESTAURANT make the most of the best produce Mac & Wild now have two perma- (Opening late June 2018) while it is in season.’ nent restaurants in Central London Sunday to Thursday: 10 am-5pm Pete Campbell, Chairperson - Mac & Wild Fitzrovia, located in Friday - Saturday: 10 am - 8:30 pm Kyle of Sutherland Development the heart of London’s West End, and MONTHLY POP UPS AND EVENTS Trust said ‘We are delighted to wel- Coming soon. Dates and timings TBC Mac & Wild Devonshire Square, just come local lad Andy Waugh along a stone’s throw from London Liver- with Calum Mackinnon and their pool Street station. Mac & Wild at Falls of Shin award-winning Mac & Wild team to What Andy Waugh (Co-Found- Achany, by Lairg Falls of Shin. We were very impressed er of Mac & Wild) says of the latest IV27 4EE with the brand they have established project: ‘Falls of Shin is an incredi- and the traceability they showcase ) 01549 402 888 bly exciting project for us at Mac & around their food and drink offering. www.macandwild.com/fallsofshin Wild and offers us the opportuni- This will be an exciting time for the * [email protected] ty to work even more closely with @macandwild local community and visitors alike our producers and the ingredients @macandwild_falls_of_shin and we wish them every success in growing on the doorstep. At Falls of their new venture. <

Cllr Linda Munro

MeMbership CoMMittees and boards l Highland Council Care, Learning & Housing Committee This committee oversees all children’s services in Highland including Education, Early Years provision School Nurses, Health Visitors, Educational Psychologists, Speech & Language Therapists, Adult Social Care and Housing. l Member of The Highland Council Young Carers Improvement Group l Member of The Highland Council Additional Support Needs Improvement Group l Committee member of The Highland Children’s Forum (Independent Body) l Chair Sutherland County Committee l Member Sutherland Community Partnership l Director Highlife Highland l Director Caithness and North Sutherland Fund

Telephone surgery Saturday morning 9 am – 11 am tel 01641 521366 email [email protected] Page 10 = SUMMER 2018 ardgay & district community Council newsletter

Ardgay & District News post office outreach service comes back to ardgay with new opening times Updates & upgrades for Ardgay Public Hall

The new opening times for weed control, totally free of to avoid any disappoint- head. With improving the the Post Office Outreach charge; the committee are ment - Fiona’s good, but insulation, installing sup- Service in Ardgay Hall grateful for his very gener- she can’t read minds! plementary kitchen heat- are; Tuesday 2.30 pm to ous donation. In fact none of us on the ing; redecorating the main 5 pm and Thursday 1 pm The subject of open- committee can. So, if you hall and refurbishing the to 4 pm. The Post Office ing hours is a timely re- have any suggestions or Ladies toilets also under apologises for the incon- minder that many groups ideas about the future of discussion, alongside how venience caused by the in- also change their pattern the hall, you have to tell us. to finance it all, of course. terruption to this service of hall use over the sum- The easiest way is to come Remember, the hall in recent months. But say mer months; some groups to the next meeting; it will doesn’t belong to the com- that now that the techni- have already confirmed the be advertised as usual in mittee; it belongs to the cal problems thrown up by dates they require the hall the hall and on the Face- whole community. So, their new equipment have during the coming autumn book page. These meet- your views are valid and been overcome, a reliable session. But, many have ings are the place to be if valuable and the com- service should ensue. They not. To ensure that there you want to know what mittee would welcome also thanked the Ladybird are no ‘fixture’ clashes, the progress is being made on you to its meetings. < Club for their co-operation committee would ask all the hall’s ‘To Do’ list. Some Rhonwen Copley, Secretary in making the new Tuesday regular users to contact of the current issues are opening hours possible. booking secretary, Fiona the front entrance steps; LIke us 0n facebook! And on the subject of Venters, as soon as possible car park wall and chimney Ardgay Public Hall thanks, the committee would like to thank all the volunteers who recently Community consultation on the Hall wall cleaned up, or transported It has been noted that the ‘harling’ is com- 2 – Knock down and remove the wall com- to the dump, the rubbish, ing off the big wall around the car park. pletely and replace it with a light metal fence. Initial estimates for stripping off and renew- 3 – Knock down and remove wall complete- moss, etc, which had ac- ing it, and replacing the rotted coping have ly and replace it with a modern block wall cumulated on the hall car come in at around £2,500, this seems a lot with harling. park and pathways. After but it is what it is. This has led us to come 4 – Your suggestion as to how to improve this work was completed, to you, the community and hall users for an the wall. Duncan Wemyss, Envi- opinion on what we should do about the Please respond with your preference and/ wall. Suggestions are: or suggestions to our Secretary (r49323@ ronmental Forest Services, 1 – Go ahead and repair the existing wall. yahoo.co.uk). Thanks.< treated the whole area for

Energy Advice Team The team can help people with matters such as: understanding heating Kyle of Sutherland Development controls, energy bills and tariffs, and Trust is delighted to welcome a team switching suppliers. They can also of three new staff to run The Ener- assist people with fuel debt, and can gy Advice Service (TEAS) In March check eligibility for benefits or grants, 2018, the Trust was awarded £101,415 and funding for new heating systems from the Climate Challenge Fund and insulation. The new team bring which will allow the team to expand their combined and varied experience its service of providing home visits of working in environmental research across all of Sutherland. Clients who and sustainability projects, outdoor sign up will receive a free and impar- From left to right: Pat Sprowl, Arabella education, and the financial advice tial energy check and a written report. Kennard, and Lynn Munro. sector to the project. <

FAIR FOOD TRANSFORMATION FUND

Come and join us at our monthly evening café. An evening of food and entertainment! We will be serving beef curry and naan bread, teas and coffees. This month’s entertainment will be our very popular Quiz Night. There will be prizes for the winner and runner up. Payment is by donation. Everyone welcome, including families.

SPAR KYLE BAKERY & GROCERS SHOP

www.facebook.com/communityfoodstop T:-01863 766190 E:[email protected] The Community Food Stop is funded by the Scottish Government. It is part of the Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust, which is a company Limited by Guarantee Scottish Registration: SC401019 & Scottish Charity:SC043587. Registered Office:The Barn, Drovers Square, Ardgay, Sutherland, IV24 3AL.

Community Food Stop Café

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Monday 9am-2.30pm, or whatever hours you can work. Bonar Bridge Community Hall. No experience is necessary. You will, however, have the opportunity to do a Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene Course, which is City and Guilds accredited.

“After almost 2 years of living in the area I was struggling to meet new people and was finding life very lonely. Since volunteering, at the Community Food Stop, it has allowed me to meet new people and make friends. It has also given me the opportunity to do a Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering course and regain a skill I haven’t used in 15 years.” Amanda Morrison, Community Food Stop volunteer.

www.facebook.com/communityfoodstop T:-01863 766190 E:[email protected]

The Community Food Stop is funded by the Scottish Government. It is part of the Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust, which is a company Limited by Guarantee, Scottish Registration: SC401019 & Scottish Charity:SC043587. VAT registration number: 251 4030 53 Registered Office: The Barn, Drovers Square, Ardgay,Sutherland, IV24 3AL. Page 12 = SUMMER 2018 ardgay & district community Council newsletter

Ardgay & District News bonar bridge might be home to the first post office & bike shop in the uk New Postmaster at Bonar Bridge Post Office

On the 18th April Bonar Bridge welcomed a new Postmaster into its fold. Chris Bowden from Tain has taken over the running of the Post Office after the previous Postmistress - Abaigeal Milne decided to move on. Bonar Bridge’s Post Office was purchased by local charity the Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust in May 2014. This opportunity enabled the community to secure the Post Office in its current location at a time when the trend was for post office branches across Sutherland to close and be relo- cated into grocery shops or newsagents. Community consultation Chris Bowden at Bonar Bridge Post Office was overwhelming in its support for the Post office to remain in its their new look Post Office. I’d also position on the Lairg Road as one Opening times like to inform people that I’m in of the key services in the village. Monday Closed the retained Fire Brigade and I When Chris heard about the Tuesday 8:30 - 1:30 2:00 - 5:30 will be on call on Wednesdays and opportunity at the Post Office he Wednesday 8:30 - 1:30 2:00 - 5:30 Saturdays so on the odd occasion decided to apply for the position. Thursday 8:30 - 1:30 2:00 - 5:30 the Post Office may have to close if Friday 8:30 - 1:30 2:00 - 5:30 However, his pitch to the Royal Saturday 8:30 - 1:30 2:00 - 3:30 I get a shout. I hope people will be Mail was that he wanted to move Sunday Closed understanding.” his Ardgay based business ‘Heav- Helen Houston, Development en Bikes’ in to the Post Office too! the only Post Office/ bike shop in Manager of the KoSDT said, “Post After several weeks of interviews the UK! We hope all our custom- Offices are so important in rural he won the contract. ers are happy with the merge… I communities, so the Trust is de- Chris said, “Heaven Bikes is de- would like to thank all my previ- lighted that Bonar Bridge Post Of- lighted that we have merged the ous customers for their continued fice is under new management with Post Office and bike shop as one. support over the years allowing Chris from Heaven Bikes at the Although there are lots of Post Of- me to do something I love, and I helm. We think that it is great that fices that double as Newsagents or welcome all my previous and new the Post Office will also function as Chemists I think we might just be customers to come and check out a bike shop!”<

“Friends of the John o’Groats Trail” book Stafford Trust Grants

A new guide book has been published by Andy Rob- The Stafford Trust supports general charitable pro- inson & Jay Wilson describing the whole of the 147 jects in the UK. Though registered charities are eligi- mile coastal walking route from Inverness to John ble to apply, the Trust has a preference for organisa- o’Groats. For more information on the Trail check tions based in Scotland. Grants of between £50 and out “Friends of the John o’Groats Trail” on Facebook £5,000 are available. The deadline for new applica- (Registered Charity - SC0467737). Walk the Trail tions for the Autumn 2018 meeting will close on 30 and/or volunteer to help improve and maintain it. < June 2018. More info at www.staffordtrust.org.uk < ardgay & district community Council newsletter SUMMER 2018 = Page 13

Ardgay & District News Superfast broadband for rural communities is here On Thursday 26th April a public vice to the area but due to changes land Wireless added, “We have been meeting was held at Bonar Bridge in funding streams and Government working for a number of months to Community Hall by the Kyle of Suth- Broadband strategy it wasn’t possible secure transmission sites, which can erland Development Trust to inform for the Trust to take that initial project provide best coverage across the Kyle people how they can benefit from a forward. Recently the opportunity to of Sutherland. The local landown- new Superfast Broadband Service work in partnership with Highland ers have been very co-operative in that has just arrived in the area. Wireless came about, and thanks to a helping us secure these transmission Around 40 people attended the grant from the SSE Beatrice Fund, the sites. Residents in the coverage areas event to find out more about the ser- Trust will be leasing the equipment to will now be able to enjoy superfast vice which will be provided by Highland Wireless who will be reliable broadband. This will ensure Edderton based company High- delivering and managing the that people are able to make the land Wireless. service across the area. Although most of online services whether this Helen Houston, Develop- people have to pay for this ser- be for business or residential use!” ment Manager, said, “In 2015 vice – they may be eligible to If residents wish to find out more or Kyle of Sutherland Develop- submit a ‘BDUK’ Government place an order they should log on to: ment Trust worked with Community Grant Voucher application to assist www.highlandwireless.co.uk < Broadband Scotland to try and bring them with the installation costs.” Kirstin Langlois, Marketing Officer a community owned broadband ser- Cameron Warren, from High- Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust

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www.facebook.com/kyleofsutherland.Development Trust. Telephone: 01863766190 Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust is a company Limited by Guarantee Registered in Scotland: SC401019 and a registered Scottish charity: SCO43587. Registered office: The Trust Offices, Dornoch Road, Bonar Bridge, Sutherland, IV24 3EB Page 14 = SUMMER 2018 ardgay & district community Council newsletter

Ardgay & District News Central Sutherland Outreach Programme East & Central Sutherland Citizens Advice Bureau have launched their Central Sutherland Outreach programme, employing an adviser to cover Lairg, Ardgay & District and Creich CC areas following a £30,000 grant award from the E.ON Rosehall Community Fund.

Six regular drop in outreach ad- ment and employment issues. reau relies on volunteers, grants vice clinics per month are held Rhionna Mackay, Manager, and donations to deliver some with additional sessions in the says ‘I am delighted with the suc- services. Volunteering opportuni- Bradbury Centre and other ven- cess of the project; we have been ties are available to support both ues as advertised. Home visits are able to reach people who have the Central Sutherland Outreach undertaken for clients who are never engaged with our services programme and the Client Access not able to attend the outreach before and to provide a more reg- project and roles available include clinics due to health reasons. ular and reliable advice service to advising, marketing and promo- The new outreach advice clin- the communities across Central tions, fundraising and community ics launched on 3rd April and in Sutherland. Our adviser has been engagement. Full training is pro- 6 weeks the project has helped 25 able to engage with a number of vided and development opportu- people who have contacted the different groups and organsia- nities are available. project 56 times about 115 differ- tions in Central Sutherland and For further information about ent issues. Help and support pro- this will continue through the the project, to book an appoint- vided so far includes applying for lifetime of the project. As a local, ment for a home visit if you are Attendance Allowance, checking independent advice charity who unable to attend an advice clinic benefit entitlement and sorting out has recently had cuts to our core or to enquire about volunteering issues with benefits, resolving con- funding we are very grateful to with us please email advice@es- sumer issues, applying for charita- have been awarded the grant from vas.casonline.org.uk or call 01408 ble grants, completing housing ap- the E.ON Rosehall Community 633000. < Rhionna Mackay plications, dealing with creditors Fund which has enabled us to de- and financial problems, helping liver this increased level of service East & Central Sutherland with council tax and rent arrears, across Central Sutherland.’ Citizens Advice Bureau disputing utility bills, how to deal As a charity East & Central ) 01408 633 000 with estates following bereave- Sutherland Citizens Advice Bu- * [email protected] at the Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust employees ‘have a ball’ at Windsor Castle

On 19 May 2018, the wed- In Sutherland, the and ‘Community Food ding of Prince Harry and Lord Lieutenant Dr Stop’ projects to promote Ms. Meghan Markle took Monica Main nominat- health and wellbeing ac- place at St George’s Chap- ed Helen Houston, De- companied her. el, Windsor Castle. 2,640 velopment Manager of Both Helen and Bever- people were invited to the Kyle of Sutherland ley are still buzzing after watch the wedding from Development Trust, to their incredible weekend inside the Castle Grounds. attend the wedding in in London. They flew to Many came from charities recognition of her work London on Friday and close to the couple, as well in the community. Hel- spent the night in the as over 1,200 who were en’s colleague Beverley capital; documenting the nominated by their Lord Hill, who runs the Trust’s highlights of the wedding From left to right: Beverley Lieutenants. ‘Keep Active Together’ on the Trust’s Twitter. < Hill and Helen Houston. 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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at the bradbury centre bonar bridge Spring entertainment OPENING TIMES: Thursday 7am-9pm and Fun Day Monday 7am-8pm Friday 7am-8pm Tuesday 7am-8pm Saturday 8am-8pm The last few months izens Advice Bureau who Wednesday 7am-8pm Sunday 8:30-7pm has been very busy with are now holding quarterly lots of visitors to the cen- outreach clinics for clients tre including Dornoch at the centre. A workshop Bonar Bridge, Sutherland Academy Braw Choco- for the Bonar Bridge Lo- IV24 3EB late who showed us how cality plan was held at the to make their delicious centre in May to allow cli- Local venison, beef, pork, shellfish, chocolates. We also had a ents to have their say. beers and whiskies. bash at making the choc- To mark the centre’s Convivial dining in the Kyle of olates and then tasting 20th Anniversary we will Sutherland them, which was the best be having a Fun Day on Tuesday to Saturday bit! We were very lucky Saturday 7th July from 12 from 6.30 pm Open all year - booking to have lots of entertain- to 4 pm. We hope the local always recommended 01863 766 111 ers including Duncan & communities will come www.crannag.com Kirsty Macleod, whilst along and support us. On home from university to the day we will be having Traditional Sporting Activities sing and play their instru- lots of fun activities in- for experienced and beginners ments for us. We also had cluding live music, barbe- Jon Jessop, Jim Mcreight, cue, free glass of Fizz from Monica & Trish, Michael Wild Highland Drinks HIGHLAND SHOOTING Farmer, Sean Anderson Prosecco van, afternoon CENTRE Air Rifle, Air Pistol, Airsoft, Archery, Clay with Ruairidh Scott and tea, children’s fancy dress, Shooting, Full Bore Rifle Shooting, Indoor Elma MacInnes all who treasure hunt, craft stalls Underground Rifle Range, Laser Shooting Simulator, Photography Safaris, Shotgun either sang or played in- and lots more. During Shooting and Wildlife Expedition Safaris. struments. Our flower ar- this week we have lots of ranging with Betty Mack- activities including our Check out our website and Facebook page BURNSIDE, ALTASS, LAIRG IV27 4EU l Tel. 01549 409 129 ay is very popular with summer outing and a visit [email protected] lots of lovely arrange- from Helmsdale Hub all ments going home. of which have been made We have our month- possible by the award Your advert could be HERE ly church service kind- received from the Na- ly organised by Irene tional Lottery awards for Chisholm. We are also all Scotland Big Lottery fortunate to have the Cit- fund.< Lorraine Askew 400 400 500+ paper copies digital copies times each The Bradbury Centre distributed for free distributed edition is to all households by email downloaded ) 01863 766 772 www.bradburycentre.co.uk in the Ardgay (and from our * [email protected] & District area growing) website Contact us at [email protected] Page 16 = SUMMER 2018 ardgay & district community Council newsletter

Ardgay & District News Foot Care Service launched Sutherland Care Forum’s report on its services in your area

Last year we let readers know we We have currently grown this were launching our new foot care service to over 40 clients in the area service in Central Sutherland. In of the e.on Rosehall Community December 2017 we were delighted Fund catchment. We are now keen to welcome our new footcare co- to develop this service further. ordinator Tracey Campbell to the If you wish to contact Tracey SCF staff team. Tracey comes to you can email her on traceyscf@ us with a wealth of experience and gmail.com or you can ring her on enthusiasm in dealing with older mobile number. – 07399614470. clients both in their own home Our Friends at Home service and in a care home setting. also operates in the Bonar Bridge Tracey Campbell at work. Her work began in earnest in and Ardgay area and for any refer- January 18, and to date we are rals or for more information about for the Forum in Golspie. The ad- delighted to report that we have 3 this service please contact Isobel dress is Craig House, Main Street, active volunteers working along- Murray: email her on isobelesccf@ Golspie, KW10 6TG and you can side Tracey. They make regular yahoo.co.uk or you can ring her on contact us there on telephone visits to the Bradbury Centre to mobile number 07907 595962 number 01408 634171. < Val Gale see clients and also visit people in It has been a busy year for us Development Worker Sutherland their own homes when necessary. and we now have an office base Care Forum east & central sutherland cITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU Client Access Project helps over 300 people in 3 years

East & Central Sutherland the client has not been over 560 issues and se- provided through this pro- Citizens Advice Bureau awarded a benefit/level of cured almost £400,000 ject has eased their worry have successfully secured benefit appropriate to their through successful benefit and stress and the results funding to continue de- needs and helping clients applications and appeals. gained from the applica- livering the Client Access prepare for and submit ap- Since the project started tions have made a big dif- project. This hugely suc- peals of benefit decisions to in March 2015 over 300 ference to their life both in cessful service is vital to the First Tier Tribunal. people have received ad- terms of their health and people across East & Cen- The Client Access pro- vice and support and over their financial situation. tral Sutherland who suffer ject has been running for £1million has been gained This service was pre- from poor mental health. over 3 years and has built for people locally with viously partially funded A Client Access Officer up great relationships with mental health conditions. through the Highland is available three days per local services, including the Many clients, especially Council but this funding week to provide welfare Community Psychiatric those suffering from poor stopped in March 2018. rights advice and support to Nurses, enabling the or- mental health, find the ap- Grant awards from the vulnerable people suffering ganisation to reach people plication and assessment National Lottery Awards from poor mental health. and receive referrals in for processes involved in ap- For All Scotland, Foun- Services include comple- people who would not nor- plying for sickness and dis- dation Scotland Express tion of benefit applications mally approach the service ability benefits to be hugely Grants and Henry Duncan and benefit health forms, on their own. stressful and the feedback Grants ensure that this ser- disability benefit applica- Between April 2017 and from the Client Access pro- vice continues through to tions and renewal forms, March 2018 the Client ject has been very positive March 2019 after which requesting reconsideration Access project was able to with many clients stating further funding will be of benefit decisions where help over 100 people with that the help and support sought. < ardgay & district community Council newsletter SUMMER 2018 = Page 17

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ARCHITECTURAL AWARD in the tourism and leisure category Falls of Shin wins a Scottish RICS Award 2018

Over 37 of Scotland’s most impres- sive and community beneficial property schemes battled it out for top honours at the RICS Awards on the 19th April 2018. BBC Scotland pre- senter, Catriona Shearer hosted this year’s ceremony, held at The Sher- aton Grand Hotel in Edinburgh, which attracted over 200 property professionals. The eight categories for 2018 were: Building Conser- vation, Commercial, Community Benefit, Design through Innovation, Infrastructure, Regeneration, Resi- dential, and Tourism & Leisure.

After being destroyed in a fire in From left to right: David MacLeod, Valerie Houston, Catriona Hill and Helen Houston. 2013, the Falls of Shin Visitor At- traction reopened in May 2017 to cial judgement to local economic given the calibre of the other nomi- much acclaim from both the com- development, emphasised by using nees in this category.” munity and further afield. Built by local skills and experience in the de- The Falls of Shin will go on to the Kyle of Sutherland Develop- sign, delivery and operation of this compete against other region- ment Trust and designed by local excellent visitor attraction.” al winners at the national RICS architect Catriona Hill of CH Ar- Helen Houston from the KoSDT Awards Grand Final in November chitecture, the unique building is said, “We were fortunate because 2018, for the chance to be crowned based on the concept of a salmon, we had the most amazing, crea- the overall UK winner in their re- inspired by the fish regularly seen tive team with CH Architecture, spective category. < leaping at the falls. WSD Inverness and William Gray Commenting on the Falls of Shin, Construction who bought into the the Awards judges said: “Located in idea that this was about creating a KoSDT a northern part of the Highlands, sustainable community facility. We The Barn, Drovers this project demonstrates how a could not have delivered this pro- Square, Ardgay IV243DH remote community can provide ject without them. It’s wonderful ) 01863 766 190 sustainable employment for local that this has been recognised.” * [email protected] people as well as managing a well- Catriona Hill from CH Archi- loved natural resource… The Trust tecture added, “I am delighted that @KOSutherland has demonstrated sound commer- Falls of Shin has won this award Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust

New Electric Car Charging point Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust is delighted to inform the public that there is now an Electric Car Charging point in Ardgay. Thanks to funding from the Energy Saving Trust, members of the public can use the charging point 24/7, free for the first year. All standard electric cars can use the charging point, it is a tri-rapid charger. The Charging point is located in the car park Ru Emslie charging the Trust’s Car. outside the The Barn.< Page 18 = SUMMER 2018 ardgay & district community Council newsletter

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When Ardgay was ‘invaded’ by New England lumberjacks N O F DO NA LD BROW TE SY U R CO OS T © A LL PHO 355 hard-working lumbermen from the United States (250 expert wood workers, besides en- gineers, sawmillers, carpenters, blacksmiths, clerks, timekeepers, cooks, waiters, other camp followers... and one pet grizzly bear!) arived in Ardgay in July 1917 with a 12-month contract.

The Northern Times reported: ging unit, which felled the trees and despite the rationing, were allowed “Their project is to cut down and transported them to the mill, had 10 unlimited supplies of food; but when dress the timber in Strathcarron, on to 12 horses. They used crosscut saws, the men discovered they were feasting the Balnagown estate, which they the big two-man hand saws used in while the locals were being kept short, think will occupy a twelve-month; those days, long before chain saws. they voluntarily agreed to cut back then they will denude of its timber They initially camped near Syall their own food consumption. Mr Littlejohn’s adjacent estate of In- but, using entirely their own resourc- They enjoyed their time in the Kyle vercharron. Thereafter they will cross es, the Americans in their spare time of Sutherland and many wrote home to Sutherland and deal similarly with built at each sawmill a cookhouse, saying they had been welcomed by lo- the woods on the estate of Mr Andrew sleeping camps, a stable, a black- cals. There was occasionally a little in- Carnegie of Skibo, and Mrs Hadwen smiths shop and outbuildings. cident such as this: “Lively Americans of Balblair, so that the country will The dwelling house of Seabank fined for breach of the peace cider and not by any means be enhanced in ap- was converted into a hospital for men sherry mixtures at Bonar Bridge.” (NT, pearance by the time this wholesale and the premises attached into a vet- December 2017). Some of the lumber- stripping is finished.” erinary hospital for horses. Seabank men found time to become sufficient- Soon after the arrival of the men, is the former name of Grianach, the ly well acquainted with the locals that a large consignment of machinery house down at the shore line as you several marriages took place. and other equipment arrived by train. head out of Ardgay towards Bonar. In February 1918 the Northern There were ten sawmills and a pro- As winter set in, the Board of Trade Times reported: “Unit No. 5 of the portionate number of lumbermen, offices, the hospital and the veterinary New England sawmills, obtained a sawyers, artificers, horses etc. allocat- hospital moved into the much roomi- record day’s sawing probably never ed to each. The sawmills had a 50 or er property of Ardgay House. As well before equalled in the British Isles by 60 horse-power portable steam en- as paying the men, the Board of Trade a portable sawmill. The total 10 hours gine and boiler, driving a four-blade was also responsible for the men’s sup- work netted 2,028 cubic feet of sawn saw bench each. Each sawmill’s log- ply of food. At first the lumbermen, boards, scantlings, and sleepers.” ardgay & district community Council newsletter SUMMER 2018 = Page 19

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(Left page) Workers posing with their horses. (Top left) Logging unit. (Top right) The YMCA hut. (Centre right) The workers were credited with doing “twice the work at half the cost”. (Bottom left) One of the sawmills. (Bottom right) Timber lorries and railway wagons at the station in Ardgay (then called Bonar Bridge). To facilitate transport, the goods strengthened after the severe strain one-year contract, but the New Eng- platform at Ardgay station was in- upon it from the timber lorries. landers produced almost five times creased to accommodate up to 30 The lumbermen had left behind that amount. After the lumber con- wagons at a time, and a new road was them a long-lasting impression on tract ended, Ardgay House returned driven through the goods yard, com- both the geography of the area and to being a private residence and pay ing out somewhere near to todays en- its people. The Board of Trade had clerk Isobella Fraser found work in trance to Oak Wood Place. Very little originally hoped that between them the Ardgay Post Office, where she re- has changed: Telford’s Bridge across the 10 mills might produce 4 mil- mained a familiar figure for a great the Carron had to be overhauled and lion board feet of timber during the number of years.

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Lt Col Colin Gilmour laying the wreath with standard bearers Major General Patrick Marriott, Robert Howden, Day Howden, Rob Pope (left) and David Hannah beside the original oak cross Henrietta Marriott with Alice, Sarah Orrell, Peter Orrell (half brought from France. hidden), Jonathan Brett-Young. at Invershin in remembrance of lt col william herbert (bertie) anderson 100th anniversary of Victoria Cross award

Anyone visiting Invershin ceme- tates. She asked if the cross could be awarded the Victoria Cross for his tery will have noticed a white oak brought over to Scotland and hence most conspicuous bravery, determi- cross standing five feet high, which it was placed in Invershin cemetery, nation and gallant leadership. is somewhat unusual in that it was close to her family home. Later she The service was organised by the brought over from France. It was and their son Allan were buried at Creich and Kincardine Branch of originally in the Commonwealth War the site of the cross. On 24th March Legion Scotland. Branch president Graves cemetery at Maricourt on 2018, 100 years to the day before Lt Lt Col Colin Gilmour, for whom the Somme, until it was replaced by Col Anderson VC died, a service was Gertrude Anderson was a great aunt, a uniform headstone. The cross there held at Invershin cemetery to mark gave a eulogy, while Major General marked the grave of Lt Col William the centenary of his death. He died Patrick Marriott read out the cita- Herbert (Bertie) Anderson VC, who leading his men of the 12th Battal- tion for the award of the VC. was married to Gertrude, a daughter ion Highland Light Infantry at Mar- Colin Gilmour laid a wreath on of Mr W E Gilmour of Rosehall Es- icourt Wood, on the Somme and was behalf of Bertie’s grandson Allan An- derson, who was unable to attend, and local people laid crosses. Branch Courage, bravery and leadership chairman Tony Osborne played the Born on 1881, Bertie was son of William and Nora Ander- Last Post and Reveille while branch son who lived in Glasgow. Bertie used to spend much of treasurer David Hannah and com- his summer holiday in Rosehall. In 1902 Bertie joined the mittee member Rob Pope lowered 1st Lanark Rifle Volunteers. He served in the Army for eight years before leaving to join his father’s firm. In 1909 he the branch Standard and Queen’s married Gertrude Gilmour of Rosehall and they had two Colour for the silence. Branch secre- sons both of whom made the army their careers. Soon af- tary Fiona Porter recited the Exhor- ter the outbreak of WW1, Bertie was recommissioned as tation and Kohima Epitaph. a captain in the 17th Battalion, The Highland Light Infan- Lt Col Bertie Anderson was born try. By 1917 he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and in command of their 12th Battalion, who were part of the in Glasgow, and as it is the custom British 35th Division on the Somme. Following a winter lull, to commemorate the award of the some of the heaviest fighting of the War started in March 2018. The Division’s task was Victoria Cross to individuals in the to halt the German spring offensive within its sector. Bertie’s Battalion was tasked to place of their birth, a commemo- drive them from Maricourt Wood and a nearby timber yard. It was here Bertie died, rative stone was unveiled on 25th leading on his men and fighting within the enemy lines. He was awarded a posthu- March 2018 at a ceremony organ- mous VC for his courage, bravery and leadership. Bertie’s widow Gertrude received the Victoria Cross from King George V at an investiture in Leeds on 31st May 1918. < ised by the Provost of Glasgow in the People’s Palace.

D Anna Patfield D ardgay & district community Council newsletter Dog Behaviourist & Trainer D D Meeting of your local D Pawsability D branch of the Royal D www.PawsAbility.co.uk ® D D D

British Legion Scotland Dog Behaviour Help D D Plans to commemorate the end of the First Dog Training D Puppy Training & Early Learning D World War on Remembrance Sunday 2018 D Prevent puppy problems arising with puppy early D The Creich and Kincar- Area Representative Da- learning and puppy socialisation & training. dine Branch Committee vid Hannah attended the D Sort out lead pulling and jumping with your dog. D of the Royal British Le- Area AGM in December Or resolve more complex behaviour problems from D aggression to separation issues or barking. D gion Scotland met on 5 and is now Area Vice March. They were joined Chairman and also the D Group Workshops D by member Rob Pope Area rep on the National Group workshops on various topics – Reactivity, who was voted onto Board of Trustees. D Nutrition, Puppies, Aggression etc. Details at D the Committee, which The main topic of www.pawsability.co.uk/workshop is now made up of 12 discussion was plans D D members. The Branch for commemorating the For more information please see D D now has 51 members in end of WW1 on Sunday www.PawsAbility.co.uk total. The Committee 11th November, includ- D or call 07906 173993 / 01863 760004 D noted with great sadness ing national plans for

D D that Nellie Mackay, a lighting bonfires/bea- Free On-Line Help & Advice pages. very long standing Fam- cons across the UK, with PLUS D D ily member, had recently pipers and buglers play- D D D D D D D D D D D D died and several Com- ing at set times during mittee members had the day, which are being attended her funeral. supported by the Church ARDGAY & DISTRICT Nellie was, and her fam- of Scotland. The Com- Community Council newsletter ily are, great supporters mittee decided it would of Legion Scotland and also support these plans Advertising Tariff Poppy Scotland. She will and hold its normal  Design available Contact us to get a quote be sorely missed. Remembrance Sunday  Get help with sizes & ﬁ les Great Christmas parcels had services. In addition it  Reach 100% of your target discounts if been delivered to our would arrange a family  Boost your business for less you book for the whole pensioners and widows, ceilidh including a WW1 year! including Spar vouchers, food themed lunch with Full Page Book for the whole year and the Lairg and Roga- an exhibition, school size A4 (4 issues) and get £10 discount! rt recipients, for the first based competition (eg £40 £160 £150 time. Everyone seemed poster), dressing up Half Page Book for the whole year size A5 - landscape (4 issues) and get £5 discount! delighted. and red cross parcels. £20 £80 £75 £144 had been raised A small subgroup was 1/3 Page Book for the whole year at the December whist set up and this has met size A5 - portrait (4 issues) and get £3 discount! in Bonar Bridge. The twice since to work up £20 £80 £75 February whist had to be these ideas. The com- 1/4 Page Book for the whole year cancelled due to the se- munity are welcome to size A6 - portrait (4 issues) and get £2 discount! vere weather but was re- provide ideas and help. £10 £40 £38 arranged to 25th April, Please contact Branch Module Size 100 mm x 55 mm raising £120. Secretary Fiona Porter Smallest size The whole year will cost you £5 ONLY £20! Branch Treasurer and on 01863 766349. < Next BOOKING & Royal British Legion Scotland edition: ENQUIRIES: Creich & Kincardine Branch 12th Silvia Muras September 01863 766 690 Fiona Porter, Secretary * [email protected] ) 01863 766349 [email protected] Page 22 = SUMMER 2018 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 and 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 2018 l Next deadline: 31 October 2018 latest Beinn Tharsuinn latest e.on rosehall latest sse achany fund fund awards (Ardgay) fund awards relevant awards relevant to ardgay & district

Ardgay & District News at ledmore and migdale woods If you are a regular visitor to the wood and would New event ‘A Taste of the Wild’ like to become more involved in the work there, After what felt like a participants are invited work will be carried out please get in touch. There very long winter, it is a to attend. As part of the along the track between is always something to great relief to see Spring event, you could be doing the Achue road and do! Whether it be a guid- well under way in the anything from cooking Fairy Glen road to im- ed walk, setting up a woods at Ledmore and venison in an under- prove the surface for all Facebook page, or more Migdale. The winter ground oven to throwing users, and some small practical work clearing weather does push me Tomahawks! Places are scale work on the track cross drains, running a into the office a bit more, limited to 14 per session out to Loch Migdale. trail camera, etc. For any giving time to plan for and cost £7 person. For This work is part of the queries or questions on work in the coming further information or to ongoing improvement Ledmore and Migdale, months, improving the book, please contact me. works to the tracks net- or the Woodland Trust, woodland habitat, access In late August and work throughout the please use contact details for work and visitors, and September, there will wood. below. < Ross Watson planning a few events. be some sensitive thin- This year, we are going ning of Scots Pine tak- Ross Watson to trial a new event in the ing place in part of the ) 0343 770 5483 / 07585 995 300 wood that we are call- wood just on the edge of * [email protected] ing ‘A Taste of the Wild.’ Spinningdale to increase These events, happening light and space for other on the 28th of July and tree species and forest the 12th of August, will ground flora. During be a mix of bushcraft, this time, there will ma- foraging, and activities. chinery and saws operat- They will be split into a ing and warning signage morning session from that will instruct visitors 10am to 12pm, aimed at how to access this part 11 to 14 olds and their of the wood around the families, and an after- works. The work is being noon session from 1:30 undertaken by Ardgay Thistle welding & to 3:30pm aimed at based contractor Dun- younger children from can Wemyss and is being fabrication around 8 to 11 and their carried out to restore an- families. There will be a cient woodland. All light welding and fabrication barbeque in between the At around the same projects undertaken. two sessions where all time as the thinning, Auto restoration and repair performed to high standards.

Hours: 0830 - 1630 (Mon - Fri) 0900 - 1300 (Sat)

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Gearrchoille Community Wood

volunteers will provide boardwalks to make the route easier Upgrading the paths

Our band of volunteers has contin- from their Eon path fund which will ued with birch thinning throughout cover the majority of the materials. the late winter, but it’s now time to As with past projects, the construc- move onto summer tasks. Our main tion work will be done by volunteers project this year will be to install when we meet on the first Thursday boardwalk over some of the mud- of each month at 2 pm. We are hop- dier stretches of the path in the NW ing to welcome back the Highland corner of the wood. A big thank Council Ranger who will be organis- you to Ardgay & District Commu- ing events in the wood on Thursday nity Council for awarding us a grant 9th August – check for details near- er the time, either on the village no- ticeboard, Facebook or our website. We will also be holding our AGM in July, so come along with your ideas. < Betty Wright

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Unlike most reptiles, Wildlife adders do not lay eggs. Young snakes are Adder born about the size VIPERA VERUS and shape of an earthworm, but a perfect miniature n Adders are Scotland and of the adult the UK’s only venomous snake. snake. Its poison is generally of little danger to humans, although very painful. n They prefer woodland, Most people who are bitten were handling the snake. heathland and moorland. n They Treat adders with respect and leave them alone. are protected and classified as priority species. n Adders are secretive animals and prefer to slither off into the under- growth than confront and bite humans and domestic animals. n They hibernate from October until March. n Their average The ‘dance of the adders’ was thought to be a mating lifespan is 8-10 years. display, but it is a larger male attempting to drive off scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk a smaller one. ardgay & district community Council newsletter

SUMMER CONCERTS sutherland sessions: 23 Dorec-a-Belle duck race INVERSHIN HALL june Rosehall Hall, 8 pm. sATuRDAy 18Th AugusT Highland indie-folk band. Winners of 3pm Come along to Invershin Hall Sunday Herald Best Unsigned Band com- and make some duck crafts petition. then join the procession down to the river to start the race! 18 Barluath 4pm The Annual Duck Race ducks on sale soon (£2 each) july Doll Village Hall, 7:30 4.30pm onwards - BBQ and Family pm. Glasgow-based Ceilidh back at the Hall Scottish folk band, who embrace both traditional and con- All welcome temporary music.

25 Baile aug. Invershin Hall, 8 pm. Based in the hub of the Glasgow trad scene, Baile brings new and exciting sets of old and new traditional tunes.

For more info visit www.sutherlandsessions.com

ardross hall, 8 pm 7 The Alistair McCulloch Trio sept Featuring champion fiddler McCulloch, alongside former Capercaillie whistle wizard Marc Duff, and past Scottish folk musician of the year, Aaron Jones of Old Blind Dogs. £10 and £8 conc. Tickets: 01349 880591 or www.ardrosscommunityhall.ticketsource.co.uk. Page 26 = SUMMER 2018 ardgay & district community Council newsletter

What’s on in the area

sponsored by glenmorangie plc 8 Tain Highland Gathering july A traditional Highland Gathering with all the usual events - Highland Dancing, Piping, Track & Field from until kyle of sutherland Events, Cycling, and, of course, the Heavies and a special Caber event . Local Events commence 11 am - Open 10 18 Events from 2 pm. Adults £6.00; Under 16 £2.50, Car Gala Week Park £2, Programme £1. Toddlers free. aug. aug. The villages of Ardgay, Bonar Bridge, Culrain, Invershin and Rosehall play host to our annual Gala Week. Packed full of fun events for young and old. More info: see advert on opposite page. FLOWER SHOW: Tue 14th - Thu 16th; Creich Parish Church Flower Festival, 10 am - 4 pm. Pancakes and sales table on the Tuesday. FRUIT & VEG SHOW: is exhibition at timespan museum back to Ardgay Hall on the 11th August until 10 am to 4 pm. (See posters for details). Made in Helmsdale DUCK RACE: 3 pm: Come along to Invershin Hall and 26 make some duck crafts then join the procession down Those that have contributed to this living aug. to the river to start the race! 4 pm: The Annual Duck and historical collection include botanists, Race. Ducks on sale soon (£2 each) 4:30 pm onwards: weavers, Barbara Cartland’s pals and family, the best BBQ and Family Ceilidh back at the Hall. All welcome. chippy in the Highlands, polytunnel veg whizzes, shell picture makers, the knitting gals, fastidious weather recorders, seamstresses, local historians, geology enthusiasts, painters, archaeologists, fossil collectors, joiners, potters, jewellers and fishermen. Lots o yone at tain tracc - run by eq sports f Fun Family Events for Ever 27 Train Summer Adventure

n gr e gory © coli july Sports Camps open gardens for charity Camps run 9 am-3 pm each day, 21 Gardens of Dornoch for children aged between 5 - 12 july years. The Camps will be jam Four gardens that are located very close to packed with activities including Nerf Wars, laser tag, Dornoch, all opening for the first time under Scotland’s bubble football, dodgeball and more! £20 per day. Gardens Scheme. £5 admission, children free. 42 Astle - IV25 3NH (Fay Wilkinson): Organic wildlife moy estate garden at the edge of boggy moorland. Auchlea - IV25 3HY (John & Fiona Garvie): Created 3 Highland Field from a wetland of rushes and whins, the resulting overall aug. feel is that of a maturing cottage garden. Sports Fair Skelbo House - IV25 3QG (Alison Bartlett): Extensive 3rd & 4th August. 10am to 5.30pm. Enter- woodland garden with spectacular views over Loch Fleet. tainments and activities for all of the family. The Old Smithy IV25 3RW (Donald and Mary Kenne- £15 per person (includes a programme per dy): This quite wild garden overlooks the Dornoch Firth. car and free parking) Children under 16 free. ardgay & district community Council newsletter SUMMER 2018 = Page 27

What’s on in the area

strathpeffer pavillion 12 Falstaff (Verdi) by july Opera Bohemia 7:30 pm. Based on Shakespeare’s Merry Wives of Windsor, the opera revolves around the plump Sir John Falstaff and his farcical attempts to seduce women in order to gain access to their husbands’ wealth. £16 ledmore & migdale woods dornoch links 28 Taste of the Wild 21 july Sutherland Show Two sessions: 28th July and 12th August. july 10 am - 12 pm (11-14 years with their families), and 1:30 Sutherland Agricultural Show is a great day - 3:30 (8-11 years + families). From cooking venison out for all the family. Well behaved dogs are welcome underground and shelter building to lighting fires and on leads. Admission: Adults: £7. Child (5 to 14)/conces- throwing tomahawks, these family events allow you sions: £4. Under 5s: free Family ticket: £17. Parking: free. to learn about the woodland around you. £7/person. Saturday night marquee dance – 9 pm start. Tickets: £8 Booking: 0343 770 5483 (Ross) or 0330 333 3300.

Kyle of Sutherland Gala Week 2018 Bonar Bridge, Ardgay, Culrain, Invershin & Rosehall areas

Lot ne s of Fun Family Events for Everyo Friday 10th August - Saturday 18th August friday 10th august monday 13th august Bubble Football (children): Obstacle Course Making: Craft making for the fancy dress Family Bingo: 10:30 am 3:30 pm-4:30pm 11am - 12:30 parade: 12 noon - 3:30 pm. Book Bug: 2-2:30 pm Nerf Wars (adults): 7-8 pm Balance Bikes: 11:30am-12:30pm Crowing of the Queen: 2:30 pm (pre-school age) Family Afternoon; BBQ, Bouncy wednesday 15th august Fancy Dress parade : 3pm Kyle of Sutherland Joggers Castle and Games: 12:30 - 4pm Flower Festival: 10 am-4 pm Open Night: 7 pm Run Pub Quiz (max 5 per team): 8 pm saturday 11th august Kids Film: 4 pm. Fruit & Veg Show: 10 am - 4pm tuesday 14th august Clay Pigeon Shoot: 6 pm *** GRAND RAFFLE PRIZE Raft Race: TBC Flower Festival, Pancake Day & Whist Drive: 7:30 pm DRAW AFTER PUB QUIZ *** Sales table: 10 am - 4 pm sunday 12th august thursday 16th august saturday 18th august Pet Show: 11 am. Big Tea Party: 2 pm-4 pm Flower Festival: 10 am-4 pm Gardens Open Day: 12:30 - 3 pm Car Treasure Hunt: 4 pm Bingo: 7:30 pm Duck Crafts & Procession: 3 pm Duck Race: 4 pm friday 17th august gala queen & BBQ & Family Ceilidh: 4:30 pm attendants Pond dipping: 10 - 11 am 2017 All events are subject to change and more are to be added! The programme will be available very soon in local shops

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Children & Young people Gledfield Primary School nursery summer trip The Nursery class had a very enjoyable summer trip on Monday 23/04/18 to Frankie & Lola’s indoor soft play in Inverness and then onto Inshes Play park for their packed lunch.

slime fun ·Our P1-3 class enjoying a “Slime making” day on Miss Macneils last day. We hope she is enjoying her travels.

summer trip p1 - p7 Our P1-7 classes had a great day out on Thursday 26/04/18 at Roller bowl, Inverness, lunch at Inshes park and then onto David Walliams hilarious Gangster Gran show at Eden court. A good day was had by all pupils and staff.

new outdoor benches Our pupils having lunch on our lovely new outdoor gardening A huge thank you to our gar- benches and tables that have been purchased using the dening club volunteers , Jean & Jenny for all their money kindly donated by the family of the late Jack hard work in helping us improve the school ground. Campbell, Ardgay. ardgay & district community Council newsletter SUMMER 2018 = Page 29

Children & Young people Gledfield Primary School cross country Gledfield took part in the Sutherland schools cross country event on Thursday 22/04/18 at Bonar Bridge Golf club. Very well done to you all.

dancing Our dancing team had an excellent evening at the Tain ASG country dancing competition, held at Tain Royal Acade- my on Thursday 19/04/18.

Our P6 pupils represented Nursery start Gledfield P.S at the Junior In our last newsletter, we published Road Safety officer event at a photo of Ethan Macaskill instead Eden court, Inverness on of Brodie Campbell. Brodie Campbell Wednesday 16/05/18 (pictured below) started Nursery in January.

Nursery pupils enjoying a nature walk on Thursday 03/05/18.

l Our team did excellent at the annual Rotary club l P7 pupils from Gledfield & Edderton ,as part of the quiz on Wednesday 01/03/18 at Balintore Hall. developing the young workforce project – visited the l Our pupils in P1-3 had a visit from Generation new Ardross distillery site with Morrisons Construction. science on Wednesday 02/05/18. The pupils were l A huge thank you to Plant Services Ardgay totally engaged with the show. and Environmental Forestry Services, Ardgay for l Pupils and staff had a school open morning on clearing the Beast from the East from the school Wednesday 23/05/18 and welcomed Parents/Carers grounds therefore allowing to school to reopen on into the classrooms to view the pupils work. A very the Monday. < Anne Wemyss, Clerical Assistant, enjoyable morning was had sharing pupils work. Gledfield Primary School Page 30 = SUMMER 2018 ardgay & district community Council newsletter

Children & Young people results of the 2nd ardgay & district cc newsletter children’s art competition Exhibition and prize-giving ceremony at Ardgay Hall

On Wednesday 28th March, around 100 children from Gledfield and Bonar Bridge Primary Schools attend- 2 ed the exhibition and prize-giving ceremony for our Art competition. A warm thank you to Doreen Bruce who presented the prizes, to Kirsten Macneil and Lisa Mackenzie for their support, to Vicky Whittock, Ann Strong and Rachel Hooper for the teas and cakes, to all competitors, and to those who came along. We hope we can make the competition even better next time!<

3 4 © m a rio n tu r ne os t 1 5 6 pho 1 Winners posing with their prizes & certificates.2 Some of the artworks on display. 3 & 5 Children were thrilled to find their own entries in the exhibition. 4 There were yummy cakes and Easter eggs. 6 Doreen Bruce and Silvia Muras (left) presenting prizes.

by Andymack & Sil

MEET HAMISH THE TARTAN DRAGON A shy veggie dragon who lives on Carn Bren

On a warm summer evening Morag & Hamish round boulder at the water edge was a beautiful went for a walk down to the little beach in a cove mermaid. “Hello, Faye!”, exclaimed Hamish, “This below Morag’s croft. They both stared into a rock- is my friend Morag.” “Hello Morag, it’s nice to meet pool to study all the tiny creatures that lived there. you. I have a gift for you.” And she gave Morag a They walked around the rocks and sitting at a large beautiful shiny stone from the bottom of the sea. ardgay & district community Council newsletter SUMMER 2018 = Page 31

Adult Clubs & Societies

Pilates Ardgay & Culrain Bonar Bridge Hall, Mondays SWI 10-11 am. Contact: Moira All ages welcome. SWI Chisholm meetings on the 3rd Tuesday ) 01862 810 786 each month will be back in Edderton & District Sutherland the Autumn. Walkers Club Gardening Club Creich & Kincardine Contact: Mrs Gillian Glennie We meet the 4th Sunday of ) 01863 766 674 The new 2018-2019 session Art Group the month, all year round. will start in Edderton Hall Meets in Bonar Bridge Hall 24th JUNE Canisp. OS 15 Kyle of Sutherland on the 3rd September at tearoom on Wednesdays 204 188 Rough hill, some 7:30 pm. In the meantime we from 10 am to 3 pm. All wel- streams to cross, 7.5 miles, Growing Group hope to be enjoying summer come. Contact: Doreen Bruce linear. David Hannah : 01863 Meetings last Monday of the weather in our own gardens, ) 01863 766 852 766061. 8TH JULY Summer month at Invershin Hall from and also visiting other gar- Special. Lochinver to Achmel- 7-9 pm. all aspects of grow- dens. Some of our members Ardgay Scottish vich. OS 15 088 228. Variable ing fruit, vegetables and will be busy preparing to Country Dancing walking distances, up to 10 flowers, including garden- open their gardens to the miles, linear. Leader: Jon ing for wildlife. 25 June: public: 21st July, Gardens Club Jenkins: 01862 810382. 22 ND Ponds and water garden- of Dornoch, 10 am-5 pm. Fay Ardgay Public Hall at 7:30 JULY Beinn Tharsuinn OS 21 ing. 30 july: Garden herbs Wilkinson is looking for- pm. Classes until 24th April. 607 793. Stream, bank and and their uses. 27 august: ward to seeing us all when 4 It will re-start on Tuesday rough hill, 6 miles, circular. Preserving and Cooking Dornoch gardens open under 2nd October. New dancers Leader: David Hannah : 01863 Crops. Beginning garden- Scotland’s Gardens Scheme. always welcome. 766061. ers are especially welcome. The 4 gardeners and gardens Contact: David Hannah 26TH AUGUST Glas Bheinn Contact: Jean are: Fiona Garvie, Auchlea, ) 01863 766 061 and Eas a´ Chual Aluinn. OS ) 01863 760 190 IV25 3HY. Mary Kennedy, the 15 238 285. 7.5 miles, circular. Old Smithy IV25 3RW. Alison Bonar Bridge Leader: Stan Holroyd: 01408 Bartlett, Skelbo House IV25 Ardgay Golf Club 621370 / 07890 352804 3QG. Fay Wilkinson at 42 Contact the Walk Leader the Astle IV25 3NH. Market Stance, Migdale day before the walk to confirm Patricia ) 01863 766 061 Road, Bonar Bridge. that it is taking place. [email protected] ) 01863 766 199 Contact: David Hannah Esther) 01862 811 381 ) 01863 766 061 esther@bumblebeecottage. Kyle of Sutherland Ardgay Badminton me.uk Joggers Club Sutherland Radio Control Club Facebook page: Kyle of Kyle of Sutherland Adults and Juniors sessions Sutherland Joggers will re-start in October. By Ardgay Garage. Contact: Heritage Society Contact Gregor Laing Facebook: Sutherland Radio Elissa ) 07743 228 661 With Bonar Bridge History ) 01863 766 223 Control Club Naomi ) 07818 482 341 Group. Tuesdays 7:30 pm at Alternative sessions by KAT, ) 07703 196 005 Catriona ) 07929 886 105 the Heritage Centre, Ardgay. Wednesdays 10 am - 12 pm. 10th JULY Edderton Preach- ) 01863 766 702 Kyle of Sutherland Kyle of Sutherland ing Ark. 11th August Whist Club Cinema Club Kilimanjaro (Cameron Munro) Tai Chi 11th September AGM and Will be back in Septemper. Our film nights will re-start some music. Contact: Valerie Ardgay Public Hall. 7:30 pm, Bonar Bridge Hall. in September. Contact: Silvia Mackenzie-Harris Monday 2:30 pm £2 Admission £2 including tea. Facebook: Kyle of Sutherland ) 01863 766 700 Contact: Angela Contact: Rosemary Logan Cinema Club Facebook: Kyle of Sutherland ) 01549 421 336 ) 01549 421 282 ) 01863 766 690 Heritage Society Page 32 = SUMMER 2018 ardgay & district community Council newsletter

Churches Church is where you find it

Having moved to Sutherland from North Ayrshire almost three years ago, it’s interesting to reflect on how ideas of Worship, Church and De- nomination differ between the two areas. It would make the job easier if I were able to take them one at a time, but it’s not that easy, they are very much inter-related. In North Ayr- shire, although Churches sometimes come together for specific events, they generally each stick to their own style and do their own thing. That approach is often seen as a strength, but I suspect that it’s actually a handicap. Bishop Mark Strange and congregation at the Crask Inn. Many of the Christian’s that I meet in this part of the world are Chris- from several denominations (I’ve to rediscover the breath of styles of tian first and members of particular counted up to five denominations of worship across the denominations. Churches or Fellowships second. This clergy at one gathering:-) together For some time we’ve had a ‘house may be born out of the necessity of with folk who’re not really attached to church’ in Ardgay, but at a gathering being flexible, because in many parts any. Some of these Services take place there in January, a variety of Chris- 01863 766 231 of the Country, services in a particu- in rather unconventional settings: tians decided to start a new Fellow- lar building take place infrequently. somebody’s house, a community cen- ship at the Kyle of Sutherland Hub But I think that it’s actually some- tre and, in the case of the St Trolla’s, once a month as well. The first Service thing more positive. Quite a lot of the dining room of the Crask Inn. of Prayer and Praise took place appro- committed Christians will fill in the In the Episcopal tradition, most priately enough during the Week of gaps, by attending other Churches of our services involve the Eucharist, Prayer for Christian Unity and there’s or Fellowships, which actually gives although the style of that Celebration been a well attended gathering ever MOTs on cars and bikes, welding, tyres, much greater unity to the Christian varies widely. For many years we have since. The style varies from month servicing, diagnostics and much more... family than that often seen in urban operated what’s called ‘an open table’, to month, but it’s relaxed and not Scotland. which means that all the Baptised are particularly ‘churchy’, so maybe you Main dealer warranted servicing I have some responsibility for six welcome to share in the Lord’s Sup- might like to come along some time or seven congregations, only two of per, no matter what allegiances they and find out for yourself. You’d be Hours of business: Monday to Thursday 8:30 - 5:30 which have services every week. The have. I think though, that the fluidi- very welcome. < Revd James Currall friday 8:30 - 4:30 saturdays by appointment only remainder meet once, twice or three ty (with regard to denomination) of Revd James Currall is the Episcopal times a month and what I really love Christians in the rural parts of Scot- Priest in Charge of Dornoch, Tain and Contact us on Facebook: Ardgay Garage is that most of those attract people land, is helping us as a denomination Lairg (and a handful of other places)

The Scottish Episcopal Church - East Sutherland and Tain Ministry

St. Curetân’s Mission, Ardgay: a prayerful gathering. once a month (week varies, see web site for details). House services at Hollybank, Ardgay every 2nd Tues- Sunday Services at St. Finnbarr’s, Dornoch (11 am) and day of the month, at 10:30 am. Services of prayer and St. Andrew’s, Tain (11 am), each Sunday; St Maelrubha’s, praise at The Hub, every 4th Tuesday at 5:30 pm. Lairg (8:15 am) on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays. St Trolla’s at the Crask Inn: gathering from around the Midweek Services at St Finnbarr’s at 10:30 am each diocese to share worship and hospitality. Holy Eucha- Wednesday and St Andrew’s at 6:00 pm each Thurs- rist at Noon on the 3rd Thursday of each month. day. https://episcopaldornochtain.wordpress.com. There is also a Sunday evening Eucharist at 5:30pm Revd James Currall: 01862 881737 ardgay & district community Council newsletter SUMMER 2018 = Page 33

Guide to local services

Village Halls & Mobile Library Bonar Bridge Train times Venues for hire Recycling Centre GLEDFIELD, CULRAIN From 20/05/2018 to 08/12/2018 carbisdale Ardgay Public Hall Monday: 1 pm - 4:30 pm inverness è ardgay Fiona Venters / 01863 766 602 14 June 2018 ¨ tuesday: 1 pm - 4:30 pm Monday to Saturday: [email protected] 5 July 2018 / 26 July 2018 wednesday: Closed 07:00 (08:33) Catering serv. available 16 August 2018 / 6 Sept. 2018 The Hub thursday: 8 am - 12 pm 10:41 (12:05) Catering serv. available Gledfield School 9:30 10:40 8 am - 12 pm Adele Newlands / 01863 769 170 friday: 14:00 (15:29) Catering serv. available Gruinards 10:55 11:10 saturday: 9 am - 1 pm [email protected] The Craigs 11:30 11:50 17:12 (18:39) sunday: Closed Kincardine Heritage Centre Corvost 11:55 12:10 18:30 (20:01) Catering serv. available Valerie Mackenzie-Harris / Braelangwell 13:15 13:30 Cornhill 13:40 13:55 Sunday: 01863 766 700 Culrain 14:10 14:45 17:54 (19:23) Catering serv. available Ardgay Church Hall Mr & Mrs Charge 14:55 15:10 Post Office Ardgay ardgay è inverness Wester Badarach 15:20 15:40 Mary Stobo / 01863 766 868 Ardgay Public Hall Monday to Saturday: Housebound service 16:00 16.30 tuesday: 14:30 - 17:00 Croick Church 06:14 (07:43) thursday: 13:00 - 16:00 [email protected] edderton - ardgay 06:43 (08:12) Bonar Bridge Community Hall 13 June 2018 / 4 July 2018 Post Office 09:07 (10:35) Catering serv. available Sally Thompson / 01863 766 883 25 July 2018 / 15 August 2018 Bonar Bridge 10:54 (12:26) Catering serv. available Bradbury Centre 5 September 2018 monday: Closed 15:30 (17:02) Catering serv. available Lorraine Askew / 01863 766 772 Ardvannie 13:00 13:25 tues: 8:30-13:30 / 14:00-17:30 18:52 (20:10) Catering serv. available Invershin Hall Oakwood 13:40 14:00 wed: 8:30-13:30 / 14:00-17:30 19:28 (20:57) Elissa Steven / 01549 421 369 Ardgay Hall 14:10 15:10 thur:8:30-13:30 / 14:00-17:30 Housebound 15:15 15:35 fri: 8:30-13:30 / 14:00-17:30 Sunday: Rosehall Hall 8:30-13:30 / 14:00-17:30 Arabella 16.30 16:50 SAT 14:49 (16:16) Catering serv. available Ann Malone / 01549 441 345

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Guide to local services

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