SCD MONTHLY UPDATE AUGUST 2024

Community Affordable Housing:

We continue with the ongoing work required to issue the tender, along with reassessing the options available for a suitable financial package.

Electric Vehicle Upgraded Chargers:

We have been advised by the contactor that there has been a hitch in sourcing a piece of equipment to complete the ‘energising‘ of the EV chargers. We continue to work with the contractor to resolve this as quickly as possible and open up the EV chargers for use as soon as possible.

Dalarossie Church:

Discussions are ongoing with securing access parking rights which will be concluded soon. This will allow considerations to be formally assessed for potentially making an offer to purchase Dalarossie (pending SCD Members/Community involvement).

Community Computer Skills course

Last Shout Out! 📢

We have had very few people come forward for this course, which means we may not be able to hold it in the format of in-person at the Strathdearn. We may have to look at a different offering – if you are keen to upskill on the below course in-person which is one night over a 4-week period on the below IT areas, please get in touch.

SCD in collaboration with Red Chair Highland are looking to provide the community with an evening computer skills course.

A basic level of computer skills will be required, and topics will include: Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Powerpoint, Word) as well as the equivalent Google Docs, Sheets and Slides which are free and give a great alternative to those who do not want to, or can’t, pay for an Office subscription. To sign up or for more information email: projects@strathdearn.org or call 07703 32833

Hazelbank Woods:

The purchase of Hazelbank is now progressing well and we would hope to be in a position to complete this in the early Autumn. We are very grateful for the goodwill that all parties involved have shown towards the community.

Youth, Health & Wellbeing

Community eBikes

SCD have purchased two “Kids Ride Shotgun” additions to be used with Strathdearn eBikes – now the little ones can join in the fun! As the children are front facing this is an exciting way to introduce them to cycling early and get about exploring some of Strathdearn’s beautiful local trails!

Suitable for 2 – 5 years.

Available mid-September

Contact enquiries@strathdearn.org or call The Strathdearn on 01808 511700 for more information.

Cycle Map route cards

The upcoming eBike route cards are due to be ready in the next couple of months – please have a look at the proposed routes and let us know any comments of suggestions of what you would like to see included.

To see the proposed routes click on the 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/

Email: projects@strathdearn.org

Free eBike 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 –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

Picnic Tables at Children’s Play Park

SCD funded two new picnic tables at the Children’s Play Park on Old Mill Road which were built and delivered in the middle of August.

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 currently supporting community health & wellbeing by subsidising 115 memberships in Strathdearn. That is in the region of 242 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 over 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.

Prices

Family membership: £18/month (discounted from £39.99)

Individual membership: £12/month (discounted from £24.85)

To sign up or for more information email: projects@strathdearn.org or call 07703 32833

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 54 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: projects@strathdearn.org or call 07703 32833

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 Highland express their apologies for the break in cases some weeks. They have had some challenges with instructor availability but are working hard to get new instructors onboard.

Highlife would also like to trial some new classes in the Autumn and plan to hold a free ‘taster’ sessions. Look out for the coming details.

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

SCD continues to fully fund this offer to Strathdearn families (IV13 post code only).

**We still have 12 spaces available thanks to High Life increasing capacities – don’t miss out on this fantastic offer!**

The fun begins at The Strathdearn after school on Wednesdays from 3.30pm – 7pm (supervised walking transport from school at 3.15pm can be arranged)

All bookings can be made at: https://booking.highlifehighland.com/programme/2 using the associated bookings codes to search for your chosen activity –

ACT002000 – P1-P3 Kids Club Including Walking Transport and Football – 3:15pm-7pm

ACT002001 – P4-P7 Kids Club and Football (Transport provided upon request, spaces for transport may be limited) – 3:30pm – 7pm

ACT002002 – Football Only – 6pm-7pm

A reminder that parents/guardians will require a HLH Card (registered under your child’s name) in order to book.

If you have yet to set up a HLH Card then you can register for your FREE card prior to the 12th August at https://onlinejoining.highlifehighland.com/pay-as-you-go.

For further information or queries please email: matthew.allan@highlifehighland.com

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.

SCD COMMUNITY EVENTS UPDATE – AUGUST 2024

events@strathdearn.org

07703 328333

END OF SUMMER PARTY – Saturday 31^st August 2024:

Many thanks to everyone who attended our summer party on Saturday 31^st August it was a fun filled day & evening and even better with the amazing sunshine.

STRATHDEARN FLOWER SHOW – Saturday 7^th September 2024:

Entries from local IV13 residents only

All entries are free

Entries from 10am – 12pm
Open to public from 2:30pm
If you are entering the photography section, please make sure to print the photos of yourself and we will hang them up for exhibiting.
Raffle and presentation of trophies from 3:30pm
All entries will receive a discount voucher for a cup of tea/coffee and cake for £5 at Tastes of Tomatin.
We still have our raffle available with amazing prizes to be won. Tickets available at £1 strip to buy from the shop/cafe and hall office.

STRATHDEARN BONFIRE NIGHT – Saturday 2^nd November 2024:

Free entry

Gates open at the Strathdearn Primary School 5pm

~Bonfire will be lit 530pm

~Fireworks 550pm

6pm onwards: –

The night doesn’t end just yet…. We are also inviting you back to The Strathdearn:-

Tastes of Tomatin – licensed bar and hot food

Executive Entertainment (Disco Inverness) – music and karaoke

Treats on The Street – bubble waffles, freshly made doughnuts and hot chocolates

Marshmallow toasting

Transport will be provided at the end of the event

We will also have sparklers available at the primary school gates and within the school field. Please do not take your own sparklers – we have plenty to go around. 🎇

If you would like to volunteer/work at this event, please email Diane at enquiries@strathdearn.org we would love for you to join our wee team – we have so much fun and most importantly see the community enjoy themselves.

CHRISTMAS WREATH WORKSHOP with WILD BLOSSOM FLORISTRY

Saturday 30^th November 2024 – two sessions available 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm

The Strathdearn, Tomatin

£30 per person including festive refreshments after the workshop.

Spaces will be available to book next week – please email events@strathdearn.org to register your interest. We only have x20 spaces available per session.

STRATHDEARN WINTER FOOD, DRINK & CRAFT MARKET – Saturday 23^rd November 2024:

The Strathdearn, Tomatin

11am – 3pm

Free entry

Come along and start your Christmas shopping early or treat yourself.

We will have up to 50 stall holders available showcasing their products inside and outdoors.
Face painting available.
Tomatin Distillery will also have a selection of festive drinks available to try.
Traditional Music Workshop and Highland Brass will be performing throughout the event.