What’s been going on in June?
We are pleased to share the news of our exciting community projects and events! For latest news on the community purchase of Dalarossie Church, announcements regarding Tastes of Tomatin café and shop, and information about upcoming community events and more, read on!
Community Affordable Housing
The building warrant and tender package are currently being compiled, with a view to submission by the end of July 2024.
Electric Vehicle Upgraded Charges
It was great to see work commence on 1st July to upgrade our EV charging stations. The timescale for completion is around 3 weeks for them to be all up and running, providing the community and visitors with excellent EV charging facilities.
Hazelbank Woods
Work continues on the legal conveyancing.
Dalarossie Church
The SCD Board have considered the draft feasibility study and business plan, along with the feedback which members expressed at the EGM. A proposal based on option 1 within the business plan is now being written for the next Board meeting with a view to approving a version which will then be submitted for SCD members and a wider community decision.
Community Computer Skills course
SCD are currently conducting a survey to establish the computer skills the community would like to be included in the proposed course, how, and when the course would best suit.
If you would like to have you say please click on the following link: https://forms.gle/AJV5QbNHz252W3xj7
Tastes of Tomatin Shop and Café Update
| The café and shop are both now operating and we welcome the team and wish them the best for the new venture. There will be a reduced menu to start with while staff find their feet which will gradually increase. Operating hours are currently: Monday – Saturday Shop : 8am to 6pm Café : 9.30am – 4pm (last food orders at 3.30pm) Sunday Shop : 9am – 5pm Café : 9.30am – 4pm (last food orders 3.30pm) |
Youth, Health & Wellbeing
SCD Gym & Health Club Subsidy
SCD continues to subsidise both High Life Highland and Bannatyne health club memberships for residents with IV13 postcodes, giving the opportunity to stay healthy and well.
We are delighted that we are able to support community health & wellbeing by subsidising 113 memberships in Strathdearn. That is in the region of 240 residents benefitting from this scheme (assuming highlife family membership is for 2 adults and 2 children).
High Life Highland Membership over 50% discount for families and individuals
SCD are currently subsiding 50% of the cost for 42 family and 20 individual highlife memberships for Strathdearn residents.
A highlife membership offers you and your family access to a range of health and fitness opportunities in leisure centres throughout the Highlands. In addition to swimming pools and gyms, your membership allows access to court activities, swimming lessons and a huge range of group exercise classes for people of all abilities and interests.
Your membership also secures access to a great range of local benefits as well as accessing libraries and other facilities.
Looking for activities for the kids this summer holiday?
Included in the highlife membership there are so many activities to choose from!
Go swimming, trampolining, play badminton, athletics or spend the morning at the soft play circuit with a bouncy castle!
For information / to book visit: https://booking.highlifehighland.com/ (have your highlife membership cards at the ready!)
If you are interested in a highlife membership or would like further information, please contact helengerlings@strathdearn.org
Please note all membership addresses will need to be verified as IV13 postcodes (i.e with driving licence, recent mail with name and address) to benefit from SCD subsidy
Bannatyne Health Club membership
IV13 residents can enjoy over 50% off for Bannatyne Health Club all-inclusive membership! SCD are now subsiding 51 individual Strathdearn subscriptions.
An all-inclusive membership with Bannatyne provides the opportunity for you to take advantage of their extensive health club facilities including swimming pool, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. There are several personalised services, including access to expert personal trainers and complimentary fitness evaluations when you join. Further discounts include:
- 10% discount in the spa (Spa Days, Products and Treatments)
- 10% discount in the café
- 10% discount on retail products
- 50% off the first spa treatment
Price: £20 / month (discounted from £46.99 / month + no joining fee)
For more information on all that Bannatyne can offer visit the website: https://www.bannatyne.co.uk/health-club/inverness
To sign up or for more information email: helengerlings@strathdearn.org
Please note all membership addresses will need to be verified as IV13 postcodes (i.e with driving licence, recent mail with name and address) to benefit from SCD subsidy
High Life Highland classes available at The Strathdearn Hub
Highlife have given their sincerest apologies for the recent cancellations of the Wednesday exercise classes at The Strathdearn – this is unfortunately due to staffing issues. They are doing everything they can to support the continuation of the classes and have new staff members currently completing the necessary training for the activities to help with instructor sickness / leave.
Wednesday evenings at The Strathdearn Hub:
18:30 – 19.15 Zumba
Dance your worries away with instructor led dance programmes! These classes will have upbeat music with dance moves to match.
19:20 – 20.00 Stretch and Flex
Stretching and mobility-based session to help improve functional capacity, better recovery and injury prevention.
High Life Highland have also offered a FREE class so you can ‘try before you buy’. The more residents that join the scheme the more activities we will be able to bring to The Strathdearn! It’s an incredible offer as there is so much included in the highlife membership.
Strathdearn Community Kids Club
We are delighted to announce that for the new school term (21st August – 9th October) High Life Highland have agreed to allow 30 children to participate in the club – this should mean no more waiting list!
And that’s a wrap for another term! The club finished on a high on Wednesday the 26th of June with some water sports where the coaches got absolutely soaked by the children!
Keep an eye on our social media and emails from High Life Highland for news on when the next term sign ups will begin.
Community E-Bikes
We are currently developing eBike route cards to showcase some of the beautiful local bikes trails we have for day trips in Strathdearn.
To see the proposed routes click on the following links:
Balvraid Route: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5810196211/
Tomatin Loop: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5801992057
Up the Glen: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5812680772/
Tomatin Distillery: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5812681900/
Loch Moy: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5812683691/
Ruthven Route: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5812685062/
Clune Route: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5815775782/
Carrbridge Route: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5816311684/
If you have any comments or suggestions on what you would like to see included in the route cards, please let us know by emailing helengerlings@strathdearn.org
FREE E BIKE HIRE FOR RESIDENTS OF IV13 FOR UP TO 2 WEEKS
Through our colleagues at The Strathdearn, we continue to fund the 2-week free trial for locals – now summer is here, pop into the Hub and take out an eBike for a spin!
To book:
email: enquiries@strathdearn.org
or complete online form https://thestrathdearn.org/hire-an-e-bike/
or call 01808 511700
Summer Holiday Activities at The Strathdearn
Continuing our partnership with High Life Highland through into the holidays SCD is funding 50% of the summer camp activity costs this summer!
The Strathdearn, Tomatin
July: Monday 15th – Friday 19th 9am – 3pm
August: Monday 5th – Friday 9th 9am – 3pm
We have already had 16 children from Strathdearn sign up – make sure to book to not miss out on the fun!
Spaces have been reserved for Strathdearn children to attend these activities – if you would like to sign up or for more information, please call 07703328333 or email: helengerlings@strathdearn.org
The SCD Snug hosted at The Strathdearn Hub
We will continue to provide free tea, coffee and biscuits and the day’s newspapers. Pop in to relax and chat with the locals!
Tuesdays and Fridays: 10am – 4pm
If you, or someone you know would like to come along to The Snug but struggle with transport please email enquiries@strathdearn.org and we will do our best to assist.
Badenoch & Strathspey Community ConneXions
SCD team have collaborated with Badenoch & Strathspey Community ConneXions (BSCX) to help support this important service which extends to the people of Strathdearn. Local volunteers are required for BSCX to be able to accept referrals within our area. If you think you could spare an hour or two to help your community who may need just a chat or a call to say hello, please contact the BSCX office on 01479 810004.
SCD COMMUNITY EVENTS UPDATE
END OF SUMMER PARTY – Saturday 31st August 2024
The Strathdearn, Tomatin 2pm – 10:30pm
FREE ENTRY for IV13 residents
Family entertainment (2pm – 5pm)
Inflatables, facepainting, circus skills workshop, reptile handling, Mieles Ice Cream and street food.
Live music entertainment (6pm – 10:30pm)
We are so excited to bring back The Shire for our live music act, licenced bar by Bars2U and street food.
There will also be a bus available for pick up and returning from/to the following points: –
Lynnebeg, Moy, Ruthven, Tomatin Distillery, Balvraid, Clune, Soilsean and Dalarossie Church.
If you are interested in using the transport, please complete the form in link below: – https://forms.gle/cLSHBhvPUuTWHFkg6
STRATHDEARN FLOWER SHOW – Saturday 7th September 2024
Entries from local IV13 residents only
All entries are free
If you are interested in entering the competition, please scan the QR code from the poster below or via this link: –
STRATHDEARN BONFIRE NIGHT – Saturday 2nd November 2024
More details to follow – watch this space
Keep an eye out on our socials for further information.
If you have any queries about any of the events, please email: events@strathdearn.org
If you have any queries about anything mentioned in this update, please get in touch by emailing info@strathdearn.org or by phoning 07703 328333.
To visit the SCD website follow the link: https://ourscd.org/
The Strathdearn Community Developments Team
