Strathdearn News
A Farewell to Janet, SCD’s Hub and Events Manager
We're sad to say farewell to Janet, our Hub and Events Manager, today. She has done a fantastic job getting The Strathdearn up and running since it opened its doors back in October 2019 and establishing events such as our cinema nights. It has been a tough year...
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Plans and Designs for the Affordable Housing Project
The planning application for the proposed Affordable Housing has been submitted. For folks who were not able to attend the open evening, please see the designs and site layout available here. All of this is subject to planning approval, therefore, there maybe changes made but we will keep you updated...
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Four new Directors join SCD
Thanks to all those who attended the SCD AGM on Thursday. Stan Falconer was re-elected as the Chair and we are delighted to announce four new directors – Vivian Roden (Vice Chair) Richard Cooling, Liz Campbell and Debbie McKay. We look forward to working with them all. Meet the Board...
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Agenda for SCC meeting on 8th December
STRATHDEARN COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING on TUESDAY 8 th December 2020 At 7:30pm Via Zoom Meeting ID 876 3340 5345 Passcode 070591 MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE MOST WELCOME TO ATTEND ALL MEETINGS OF THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL AGENDA 1. Apologies for Absence. 2. Declarations of Interest. 3. Minutes of the Meeting...
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Money advice leaflet from Community Council
What to do if you're in debt. Which benefits are available? Where should you look for hardship payments and grants? Do you need legal advice? Strathdearn Community Council has passed along this useful leaflet, compiled by Highland Council, Citizen's Advice and other agencies. It's packed with advice and information...
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Board Member, Strathdearn Community Developments
Are you interested in being involved in making changes within Strathdearn to ensure that the community can face the future in a confident and sustainable manner? SCD was established in 2013 in to deliver local projects and services into the area to meet with the community needs. Projects vary...
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Affordable Housing Community Open Evening
Come along to our opening evening for your chance to have an informal chat about the Affordable Housing project with the partners involved. Wednesday 25th November 2020 6.30pm / 7.15pm Slots. Limited spaces available. Pre Booking Only! The Strathdearn, Tomatin Find out: What is Community-led...
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SCD’s Annual General Meeting
Thursday 3rd December 2020 Virtual Zoom Meeting at 7.30pm Invite and Agenda will be sent to all members. New SCD members welcome. SCD Membership Forms available here: https://thestrathdearn.org/community-matters/strathdearn-community-developments-2/membership-forms/ New Board Members welcome https://thestrathdearn.org/document-library/document-library/strathdearn-community-development/forms/ The meeting will be followed by a brief Board meeting – All attendees may...
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Velocity Bike Sessions – a cycling success!
Our thanks to Velocity Cafe and Bicycle Workshop for coming to run three amazing bike sessions. All were provided free with funding from Cycling UK. Everything from how to position your helmet, checks on your bike, bike safety and bike skills to bike maintenance. We all learned a lot! SCD...
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Safer Communities / Safer Scotland
Vivian has found this handy and informative document and asked me to share it. It's full of useful tips about keeping safe, avoiding scams and dangers in the home, etc. The 48-page booklet is too big to share on Facebook but you can view or download it HERE.
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SCD Travel Survey – calling all Strathdearn residents!
SCD are working with Cycling Scotland towards their nationally recognised Cycling Friendly Award for the commitment to increasing cycling. SCD would like to gain an idea on possible improvements and betterments for the community, with an aim to applying for funding to implement these changes. Your help would be...
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Strathdearn CC Online Meeting ~ 10th November 2020.
Strathdearn Community Council's next meeting is at 7.30pm on 10th November 2020. Due to coronavirus restrictions the meeting will be held online (Zoom video conference). The agenda for the meeting is available in this website's document library here: Agenda for November 11th Nov. 2020 Members of the public are invited...
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New Project Leader Maureen Mcdonald-Cooke joins SCD
SCD are delighted to welcome Maureen Mcdonald-Cooke to the team as Project Leader. Unfortunately, this means she has resigned from her position on the Board. The role is not solely aimed at the affordable housing (although this will be the majority), it is aimed at tracking and assisting in...
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Moy Matters #11 November 2020 Newsletter
The MSC meetings have now resumed using Zoom. So what has been happening? The Birch Walk: This is now more or less complete. New gates for walkers/cyclists are now in place at either end of the walk as well as five new benches. The first section of the path, at...
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Strathdearn Community Shop Needs You!
Are you looking for a position in the heart of your local community with a small and friendly team? A chance to meet people and help to support your community shop? White River Trading (WRT) are looking to recruit a sales assistant to work 9 hours a week, earning...
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