Please note: this event has been cancelled.
Join us at The Strathdearn for an evening filled with pumpkin carving and prosecco.
Summon your creative spirits and carve out eerie masterpieces in our haunted venue. Pumpkins & tools included.
Reserve your spot today, as space is limited.
We kindly request a donation of £5 per person to cover our costs of running this event 
Are you brave enough to join us for a howling good time?
SCD MONTHLY UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2024
Community Led Affordable Housing
Following the news that we have full planning, we have also secured the building warrant, which is another milestone in the project. The preparation for the tender packs is progressing well and we foresee these being issued w/c 7th October 2024 to all the main contractors who submitted expressions of interest. Work is still ongoing to look at all funding packages that present the best financial viability for the project.
Hazelbank Woods
As reported last month the purchase of both pieces of land is going well and we are looking forward to shortly being able to announce some further positive news. We are very grateful for the goodwill that all parties involved have shown towards the community to progress this project.
Dalarossie Church
The SCD Board have considered the draft feasibility study and business plan, along with the feedback which members of the community expressed at the last EGM. A proposal based on a ‘light touch’ approach was approved at the July Board meeting. We are still in discussions with The Church of Scotland and hope to announce an outcome in due course for members to consider.
Electric Vehicle Upgraded Charging Points
We are nearly there! The final preparations are underway to energise the chargers and mark up the bays. The date for the meter to be installed has been updated to 8th October. We are working with SWARCO to agree a final date to get the chargers operational. Our community can then provide a quality Charge, Cake & Coffee stop!
The SCD Snug hosted at The Strathdearn Hub
Soup season is back at The Snug! As the colder weather sets in, cosy up and enjoy a warm bowl of fresh soup, roll and butter with friends. Tea, coffee, biscuits, and fresh fruit also available alongside the day’s newspapers.
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.
Up and Coming Teens Social Night on Offer
Many thanks to the volunteers who have stepped forward to help run the new Teens Social Club Night at The Strathdearn. Also, for the expert advice and guidance from Youth Highland in helping us, to help the young people create a place of their own.
The night will run term time on Friday evenings from 7pm – 10.30pm at The Strathdearn.
We anticipate it will be the young people who come forward to grow the club with activities that they wish to pursue over a period of time.
If you can spare even just a couple of hours, please get in touch – the more locals we have supporting the activity the more successful it can be! Volunteers will not be required to attend every sessions – can be on an “as and when” basis.
If you would like to get involved and volunteer email: projects@strathdearn.org or call 07703 328333
Highlife Highland Announcement re Fitness Classes at The Strathdearn
Thanks to everyone who came along last Saturday to try the taster classes on offer from Highlife Highland Team.
The numbers were unfortunately lower than expected to be able to take forward any new classes at this time. However, this will be reviewed in the New Year.
As you know the Wednesday evening classes have also had some challenges with instructor availability and numbers being lower than average. This has meant that Highlife Highland has made the difficult decision to ‘Pause’ the classes on a Wednesday evening as of now until further notice. Once instructor availability picks up and the busier season around January/February time will prompt a review of the situation again. Thanks to everyone who came along last Saturday to try the taster classes on offer from Highlife Highland Team.
The numbers were unfortunately lower than expected to be able to take forward any new classes at this time. However, this will be reviewed in the New Year.
As you know the Wednesday evening classes have also had some challenges with instructor availability and numbers being lower than average. This has meant that Highlife Highland has made the difficult decision to ‘Pause’ the classes on a Wednesday evening as of now until further notice.
Once instructor availability picks up and the busier season around January/February time will prompt a review of the situation again.
New Pilates daytime class at The Strathdearn Hub
A new Pilates daytime class will commence in October; we hope this will prove successful, with a view to growing the Highlife Highland class programme once again in the future.
The first of these classes begins on Wednesday 2nd October 11am – 12pm and following this will be every Monday from 11am – 12pm. The first class is free so come along and try it out!
This class is included and therefore free with a Highlife Highland membership.
For those without membership the class is also available “Pay as you Go” (please note payments will need to be made online prior to class).
For more information on how to book / pay for Highlife classes online visit: How to Book Online – Leisure Facilities (highlifehighland.com)
If anyone needs help with booking / payment of Highlife classes, please call 07703 328333 or email projects@strathdearn.org.
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 125 memberships in Strathdearn. That is in the region of 251 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 19 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 328333 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 64 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:
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 328333
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
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.
Contact enquiries@strathdearn.org or call The Strathdearn on 01808 511700 for more information.
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 and enjoy the beautiful autumnal colours out in nature this month!
To book:
email: enquiries@strathdearn.org
or complete online form https://thestrathdearn.org/hire-an-e-bike/
or call 01808 511700
Strathdearn Community Kids Club
SCD continues to fully fund this offer to Strathdearn families (IV13 post code only).
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
07703 328333
STRATHDEARN FLOWER SHOW – Saturday 7th September 2024:
Thank you so much to everyone who entered our first flower show it was amazing to see so much talent within the community.
Our winners:-
STRATHDEARN BONFIRE NIGHT – Saturday 2nd November 2024:
Free entry
Gates open at the Strathdearn Primary School 5pm
~Bonfire will be lit 5.30pm
~Fireworks 5.50pm
6pm onwards: –
The night doesn’t end just yet…. We are also inviting you back to The Strathdearn:-
Tastes of Tomatin – licensed bar and burgers/hot dogs
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. 🎇
The team will be building the bonfire on Friday 1st November (afternoon).
If you have any materials that you want to go into the bonfire, please can you drop them off on the concrete pad on the mound at the field entrance before the primary school (see picture) on Thursday 31st October (PM) or Friday 1st November (AM).
If you have larger items but can’t transport them to the site, please drop us a comment and we will get a driver to come and collect for you.
We look forward to bringing the community together again for our bonfire night.
CHRISTMAS WREATH WORKSHOP with WILD BLOSSOM FLORISTRY
Saturday 30th November 2024 – two sessions available 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm
The Strathdearn, Tomatin
£30 per person including festive refreshments after the workshop.
Remaining spaces:
(X4 spaces) morning session & (x11 spaces) afternoon session
To book your space please email events@strathdearn.org
STRATHDEARN WINTER FOOD, DRINK & CRAFT MARKET – Saturday 23rd November 2024:
The Strathdearn, Tomatin
11am – 3pm
Free entry
Come along and start your Christmas shopping early or treat yourself.
Kids New Years Eve Party – Tuesday 31st December
The Strathdearn, Tomatin
1pm – 3pm
Free entry
Party food, disco, games & face painting
To register your child/ren please email events@strathdearn.org
Strathdearn Hogmanay Party – Tuesday 31st December:
The Strathdearn, Tomatin
Doors open 7:30pm
Tickets are now available for IV13 residents to buy from the shop/cafe, hall office or by emailing events@strathdearn.org for the Eventbrite link.
Ticket prices £20 adult & £10 children – ticket includes live music, hot food buffet and a drink for the bells.
Burns Night Ceilidh – Saturday 25th January 2025 (SAVE THE DATE):
Tickets are now available for IV13 residents to buy from the shop/cafe, hall office or by emailing events@strathdearn.org for the Eventbrite link.
Ticket prices £15 adult & £5 children – ticket includes live music and hot food buffet.
2025/26 COMMUNITY EVENTS:
If you have any suggestions for any type of community event for next year, feel free to drop us an email to events@strathdearn.org and we will try our best to accommodate.
This years Festive Lunch will be held on Friday 6th December 2024 at 12.30pm in The Strathdearn
Everyone in the Strathdearn area who is 65 and over by 31st December 2024 is welcome to come courtesy of Strathdearn Charitable Trust funding which underpins this event.
Invitations are included with the Winter Vouchers which are available to be collected from the shop/cafe. Date TBC (early Nov).
The lunch will be a two course festive meal including drinks and entertainment. Transport will also be provided if you are needing lifts to and from the festive lunch.
RSVP to myself by Friday 22nd November please!
Strathdearn Community Council
Tuesday 8 October 2024 @ 7.30pm in The Strathdearn
This meeting will also be available on MS Teams:
Meeting ID: 943 564 562 619 5 Passcode: XSFsdf
Agenda
1. Apologies
2. Declarations of interest
3. Minutes of the last meeting – July 2024 (View them here)
4. Matters arising
5. Financial report
6. Law and Order
7. Road Safety
8. Applications to the SCCT
9. Planning Matters
10. Windfarms
11. Update from SCD
12. Correspondence
13. AOCB
Date of next meeting: Tuesday 12th November 2024
Tuesday 8 October 2024 @ 7.30pm in The Strathdearn
This meeting will also be available on MS Teams:
Meeting ID: 943 564 562 619 5 Passcode: XSFsdf
[received by SCC from Alastair Stewart, Chart.PR, Account Director, Orbit]
We are writing to inform you of an important update regarding the Kyllachy Wind Farm project, which Wind Estate is currently developing. Since our first public consultation event in June 2024, the project has made significant progress and as we near the completion of the scoping exercise and statutory consultee engagement, we are looking to engage further with the local community and stakeholders.
Given this progress, the second public consultation event has been rescheduled to Thursday, 10th October 2024, from 3 pm to 7 pm, at The Strathdearn Hub, Tomatin, IV13 7YN. This postponement from the original 5th September date allows us more time to incorporate and respond to the valuable feedback received during the June exhibition, enabling us to present more comprehensive plans.
At this consultation, you will have the opportunity to review some of the ongoing work, including photomontages, and learn about the design changes that are being made. Exhibition boards will be available for viewing, and feedback forms will be provided for your comments. Members of the development team will also be on hand to answer any questions you may have. Feedback will remain open until Friday, 25th October 2024.
While community consultation is not a formal requirement, we believe it is vital to engage with local stakeholders and community members throughout the development process. We appreciate your understanding of this date change and hope to see you at the consultation on Thursday 10th of October.
Thank you for your continued engagement with this important renewable energy project.
Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 0131 202 3259 or at hello@kyllachywindfarm.com. You can also register for updates on our website: https://kyllachywindfarm.com/
Kind regards,
Alastair
[received by SCC from Sam McMillan, Director, McMillan Consultancy Ltd]
Dear Strathdearn Community Council,
I hope that this email finds you well. We are writing to provide a short update on activity relating to the Clune Wind Farm proposal and to invite you to the second round of public consultation events, planned for 18th and 19th September 2024.
RES will be holding public exhibition events for the Clune Wind Farm as follows:
The events are drop-in at any time. For those unable to attend the exhibitions in-person, the exhibition boards and feedback form will be available from Wednesday 18 September on the project website at: www.clune-windfarm.co.uk
RES will place adverts for the events in the Strathspey Herald and Inverness Courier this week and also send out invitations to households and businesses near the proposed site.
Project Update
We held our first round of public consultation in June 2024 – thank you to the local residents and community representatives who participated in the events. We have attached a copy of the Feedback Summary Report from the June 2024 exhibitions for information.
Since the first round of exhibitions, RES has removed one turbine and moved a number of turbines on site – the updated design is for up to 26 wind turbines with a tip height of up to 200m and with a capacity of approximately 187MW. We would also welcome the opportunity to attend a future Strathdearn Community Council meeting if of interest to the Community Council.
Please do get back in touch with any queries and we hope to see you at one of the exhibition events.
Best wishes and many thanks,
Sam
[Police Scotland issue this newsletter as a pdf which is best viewed after downloading to your device. Click the link below to download it]
Introduction:
We are pleased to present the latest edition of our community newsletter, designed to keep you up to date about the activities and initiatives of our local police officers. This newsletter serves as your window into the ongoing work of officers in your area, featuring insights from the City Centre Policing Team and the Community Beats team.
Our goal is to provide you with a closer look at the dedicated efforts of our police officers to ensure the safety and wellbeing of your communities. We understand the importance of keeping our community members informed and appreciate your continued support as we work together to make our streets even safer and more welcoming.
Thank you for being engaged and informed members of our community. Together we can continue to create a better and safer place for all.
[please download PDF below summary]
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Ecology Strategy demonstrates the Council’s commitment to tackling the ecological emergency and to reverse biodiversity loss for the benefit of our environment, the economy, our communities and visitors. The Strategy outlines the actions we will take to play our part in responding to this complex and multifaceted issue.
[Strathdearn Community Council has been asked to share the following document. It is in PDF format so it’s easiest to view if you download to your device]
Communities across the Highlands face a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. These will not be solved by traditional approaches to economic development which are based on the presumption that as the economy grows, wealth is generated for all.
Community Wealth Building provides an alternative approach and a practical response that aims to keep wealth within a local area. It is often described as a people centred approach to economic development and aims to ensure every area and community can participate in, and benefit from, economic activity.
Tickets are now available to buy:
If you would like to purchase the tickets via eventbrite website please email events@strathdearn.org and a link will be provided to you given this is only available to IV13 residents at the moment.
Kind Regards
SCD Events team
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