Month: September 2020

Strathdearn Community Council has passed on the following link to “Zero Waste Scotland” website. It contains information and advice about fly-tipping which will be of interest to those who expressed concerns at the recent CC online meeting

https://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/litter-flytipping/fight-against-flytipping

Due to covid-19 restrictions, there will be no flu vaccine clinic in the hall this year. Those who usually attend the Tomatin clinic will instead have to get the vaccine at their registered medical practice. If you are house-bound, the district nurse will visit you and take care of it.

Liz Campbell and Vivian Roden intend to contact every person who attended the Tomatin clinic last year. What they are offering is for anyone who cannot get to the clinics or appointments at their surgery (poor bus time tables / risk of travelling on public transport / no car / no one available to take them etc) that they will transport them or pay for a taxi.

If you have any questions, please contact Liz (07751207235) or Vivian (01808 511355).

SCD is pleased to announce that Tomatin Post Office Outreach service will resume in The Strathdearn from 9.00 – 11.00am on WEDNESDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER (PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DAY AND TIME). The service will be supplied by Newtonmore Postmaster Graeme Irvine on a temporary basis until such time as Aviemore Post Office can take over again.

Please follow the same covid19 protection rules as you would in the shop – wear a facemask, use the hand sanitiser provided and queue at a social distance.

Debbie and Ernest have left Aviemore P.O. We wish them well. It is hoped new operators will be in place by the end of the year, bringing stability to our Outreach service.

We are very grateful to Graeme for agreeing to provide the service, and to P.O. Regional Manager David Duff for arranging it.

SCD had hoped to open The Strathdearn’s doors on the 14th September 2020.

The First Minister’s announcement on the 10th September changed the rules on indoor (and outdoor) gatherings:
– Scotland will remain in phase 3 of lockdown, likely to remain so “for some time to come”.
– From 14th September a new limit of six people from two households allowed to meet socially.
– Limited exceptions, including organised sports and places of worship, and children under 12 will not count towards the limit.
(Previously, people could meet in groups of up to eight from three households indoors and 15 from five households outdoors).

SCD took the decision to keep the restrictions in place in the hall and await the next review on the 1st October 2020.

The Strathdearn Community Development Company Ltd (SCD) are embarking on a challenging programme of projects to improve community facilities and amenities within the Strathdearn area of Highland. SCD want to employ a Project Officer in a lead programme delivery role.

Reporting directly to the Board of the SCD, the Project Officer will be responsible for managing the day to day requirements of, amongst others, the delivery of  a 12-unit affordable housing project, including negotiation and consultation with all stakeholders. Other projects include the construction of paths, securing community land, play park relocation and small works including bus shelters and bridges etc.    

The successful candidate will have proven experience and ability in project management along with a good knowledge and understanding of sustainable community led rural development.

The role is for an initial fixed term of 2 years and will attract a salary of circa £30,000. It will be subject to flexible hours and working from home (office based when suitable) with site visit as and when required.

For a full copy of the job description email Mhairi MacSween, the Personal Assistant to the SCD Board on scdassist@hotmail.com.

To apply please submit a letter of application along with a copy of your CV.

Closing Date: Friday 25th September 2020.

Interviews: Week commencing 28th September 2020.