Month: December 2016 (Page 1 of 2)
Paths Project:
The SCD board is reviewing the cost of the additional requirements demanded by the roads department to meet the conditions of planning. The cost revision is being carried out by McGowan’s. The figures should be available this week for the board to decide on the viability of completing the project.
New Community Hub – Big Lottery Visit:
Three members of the Big Lottery funding team met the SCD board at the Millennium Hall on the 9th November. A full two-hour session with the Big Lottery team took place to examine the plans for the new Community Hub and our request for a significant financial contribution from the Lottery towards our capital costs.
Following their visit and after careful deliberation the Development Company were invited to proceed to the next stage of the community assets funding. There were 3500 initial applications for the community assets programme for 2016/2017 and the number of applications being considered is now down to fewer than 10 – of which our project in one.
A full strategic plan for the Community Hub is now being worked upon by the board to meet the deadline for submission. The Big Lottery have given permission for SCD to publish progress on the application on the website and social media sites to keep the community involved, with progress.
Meanwhile…
Planning permission for the new Community Hub complex, that was submitted at the end of July, has now cleared all but one final obstacle prior to a recommendation for approval. Planners were on site with our architects last Monday. A trial pit is being dug to ascertain certain measurements at the road bridge to allow a foul waste pipe to cross the bridge and down Shop Brae to the Scottish Water treatment plant. Once these measurements have been calculated it is hoped that the project will receive consent in the very near future.
Broadband:
Lead director James Macpherson has carried out a comprehensive dialogue with various broadband bodies in an effort to improve the broadband service in the remoter parts of the Strathdearn area. Various options and schemes have been discussed and are currently under consideration. The two areas currently under discussion and previously reported, are the village of Moy and surrounding area as well as the upper reaches of the Glen. The board are still in analysis of the data and options and this is very much a work in progress. Several meetings and board minutes reflect the on -going nature of this project and progress has been made The board are grateful for the continuing hard work, and expertise, James has done on broadband. It has been much appreciated.
Tomatin Village shop:
The shop continues to progress and settle into Community ownership. Please note the shop signs have been changed to show the SCD logo and the name change to Tomatin Village Shop. Please watch for Lee-Anne’s bargain buys for Christmas, on the website and social media sites. The village shop has its own Facebook page. Our thanks to everyone who has taken part in the recent survey. This gives the team valuable feedback on your thoughts and opinions on your community shop. New part time jobs have been created at local level. If anyone would like to work, or volunteer in the shop please contact Lee Anne or the SCD Website. The shop welcomes Ruaraidh Macdonald to the sales team.
Christmas is coming and Lee-Anne’s expertise will ensure the shelves will have plenty of attraction for everyone. The first quarters trading has now completed and we have submitted our first VAT return. A net return of £60 to White River Trading! SCD has now obtained Quick-books and it is the boards’ decision to take the wage roll in house saving overhead cost with accountants.
Development Company Website:
Lead director Steve Cormack in association with Yellow Cherry marketing has now posted a new website. It is well worth a look as several new features have been added. The website now features an on line booking system for the hall and the sports centre. It is now possible to book and pay for Hall and sports centre bookings through the website. Anyone still wishing to pay by cheque or cash, can do so by paying at the village shop. The changes are to reflect the anticipated New Hall build so we are prepared well in advance.
Old Village Hall/ Millennium Hall:
The Old Village Hall has been boarded up due to vandalism. Lead director Jimmy Duncan is removing the bar and a new lock is being installed. This is to allow access to the old hall by user groups that require access to the old hall for stored materials. The key for the lock will be with Steve Culeen and anyone requiring access please ask Steve for the key.
The warning notice to the public should now be in place. Danger Keep Out!
New Admin team member:
Thanks to an underspend with the Scottish Government grant SCD received this year we have received permission to add to the admin team. A part time post (10 hrs per week) has been recruited and Mrs Patricia Norton has started with SCD. Tricia is responsible for social media postings, marketing of the village shop, and Facebook blogs for the community. The position is for the next 6 months and we are delighted to welcome Tricia on board.
Articles of Association SCD Ltd
An amendment to the company’s articles of association has been approved by the board to incorporate the addition of the Moy sub- committee. The articles include the addition of the Moy wind farm community benefits through ENECO’s wind farm. The amended articles have met with ENECO’s legal acceptance and SCD’s solicitors are checking the legal validity with OSCAR. It is hoped that when the legal paperwork is complete, the board will hold an EGM to pass the amendments after which the monies from the wind farm at Moy will be received.
The next SCD Board meeting is JANUARY 19th 2017 7.30pm at the Millenium hall.
Christmas Eve
Family Christingle Service at 6pm
(Please note change of time from that given in the “Strathdearn Newsletter”)
Service of Nine Lessons and Carols at 11.30pm
Both Services led by the Elders.
Christmas Day
Christmas Morning Worship at 10.30 am
led by Mr Len Cazaly.
All warmly welcome
Come and join us this Sunday, (18th December) In the Strathdearn Hall from 4pm – 6pm as we think some more about Christmas.
Fun, Crafts, Bible Story Time and Food!
Everyone is invited – adults, children, teenagers, carers, grandparents – come as friends, families or partners, or come on your own; everyone is welcome!
If you are a child you will need to bring an adult with you – they can have fun too!
Free Entrance Donations Welcome
Further Details from:
Vivian Roden or Sandra Edward
01808 511 355 01808 511246
Our next session after that will be on Sunday 29th January – same time – same place – same welcome 🙂 Hope to see you there.
Moy, Dalarossie & Tomatin Church Christmas 2016 Services in the Strathdearn Hall, Tomatin
Christmas Eve
Family Christingle Service at 6pm
(Please note change of time from that given in the “Strathdearn Newsletter”)
Service of Nine Lessons and Carols at 11.30pm
Both Services led by the Elders.
Christmas Day
Christmas Morning Worship at 10.30 am
led by Mr Len Cazaly.
All warmly welcome
Thank you so much for everyone who completed our Shop Survey – we really appreciate your views and comments!
The survey is now closed but you can still get in touch by completing the Shop Feedback Form which can be found in the Tomatin Shop Section under Local News. We want you to continue with your comments and suggestions – we will listen.
By far the most common comment from the completed survey forms has been about our lovely ladies who work in the shop. They are very highly thought of and always have a smile for their customers, so ……….
COMMENTS AND FEEDBACK ON THE A9 DUALLING TOMATIN TO MOY PROJECT
Transport Scotland is very keen to receive comments and feedback from individual members of the community, in addition to the submissions from the Community Council, particularly on the following topics:
- The preferred route and junction option
- The Dalmagarry and Lynebeg/Moy area sub-options. The section of the project in the vicinity of Dalmagarry is heavily constrained, with the new dualled A9 to be routed between the Highland Main Line railway and Dalmagarry Farm and the floodplain to the south of the farm. Ongoing study and assessment of this area has resulted in the identification of five sub-options ……. All of these sub-options have markedly different engineering and environmental impacts and will have significantly different impacts on the access arrangements for Moy, Lynebeg and Ruthven.
PLEASE NOTE: In Sub-options C, D and E, the B9154 Tomatin to Moy link is removed. Traffic from Ruthven heading to Moy would use the single-track road to Tomatin grade-separated junction then head north on the A9 and leave at the Lynebeg left-in/left-out junction.
The options being considered at the Tomatin South (Slochd) Junction.
For Further Information:
You can contact AMJV Stakeholder Manager Robin Smith at any time.
Telephone: 07557 172 747
Email: a9dualling@mouchel.com
Or by post to:
Robin Smith
A9 Dualling Project Team Stakeholder Manager
Mouchel
Lanark Court
Ellismuir Way
Tannochside Park
Uddingston
Glasgow
G71 5PW
For further information on the Tomatin to Moy project, and to view the exhibition materials, drawings and visualisations, please visit:
www.transport.gov.scot/project/a9-tomatin-moy
For further information on the wider A9 Dualling Programme, please visit the Transport Scotland website at:
www.transport.gov.scot/a9dualling
PLEASE SEND YOUR COMMENTS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, AND NO LATER THAN 10 JANUARY 2017
THANK YOU.
The shop survey will be open until the 12th December so you still have time to give us your views – it won’t take long and will be very much appreciated. You can access the survey by clicking
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/1BI7Q/
Sorry about the picture. I thought you said “canine duelling”.
A9 DUALLING MEETING – THURSDAY 8th DECEMBER at 7.30 in the Funtack Room of the Strathdearn Hall
Mr Steve Byer from Mouchel, Mr John Macdonald from AMJV, and Mr Sam MacNaughton from Transport Scotland will attend to answer questions and discuss any concerns.
If you have concerns or questions, but are unable to attend the meeting, please contact a member of the Community Council or tel: 07887704915 so that we can raise these on your behalf.
After hearing all the concerns, and questions and answers, there will be further discussion at the Community Council meeting on !3th December at 7.30pm in the Hall, to help the Community Council make their response.
Christmas packs from A & I Butchers are now available to
order and collect in the shop.
While you’re there, have a look at our other Christmas goodies and don’t
forget to get your free raffle ticket if you spend over £5.00 in the shop.
Happy shopping!
