Strathdearn News
The Strathdearn Covid19 Measures
In line with Scottish Government guidance the Strathdearn Hall is still closed but we can’t wait to welcome you back once we are given the go ahead to open. We have missed you one and all.Meanwhile, we are working hard behind the scenes to ensure we provide a safe environment...
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Moy Matters #10 August 2020 Newsletter
MOY MATTERS (11) The MSC meetings will resume later this month. The Birch Walk: Completion work will take place shortly on the path and a further 4 new benches will be sited in addition to the existing one (which will be replaced). The first section of the path, at the...
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Household Waste Recycling Centres Reopening from the 1st June
Please see below the link for details on Household Waste Recycling Centres reopening from the 1st June. Inverness Mon to Sat 10.00 - 18.00 Aviemore Mon - Fri 09.00 - 16.00 https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/12542/council_confirms_details_for_household_waste_recycling_centres_to_reopen
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Glen Kyllachy Onshore Wind Farm Update
Please see a link to the updated Glen Kyllachy website with the latest construction developments from the innogy Construction Manager. We will update the Strathdearn website whenever there is new information. www.innogy.com/glenkyllachy
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FIFTH UPDATE FROM SCC & SCD
It’s 2 weeks since the last update by the Community Council and Development Company within the Newsletter. Whilst there has been little change over this period, we are starting the Scottish Government 3 phase unlocking process. Consequently we will see a number of changes coming over the next 6 weeks...
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The Covid Resilience Fund – Education Costs
The community resilience funds awarded to SCD has allowed the establishment of the The Covid Resilience Fund (applications available here), prompted initiatives such as the Community Larder, benefited all shop customers through the temporary discounting of fresh food from the shop and can be used to pay for community transport...
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Bag it, Bin it!
The SCC have had complaints regarding dog fouling. Just a friendly reminder for people to be mindful and pictured is advice from the DogsTrust.
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Competition Time
The lockdown has brought out lots of creativity in the village. We’ve enjoyed seeing all the painted stones, posters of rainbows in the windows, bunnies along the side of the road and kindness trees decorated for the NHS and for springtime. Thanks to all those involved in these great projects...
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Council support to families in time of need
Help is at hand for bereaved families in Highland who may find the unexpected cost of funerals out of their reach during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Highland Council has provided funeral directors in the region with information leaflets to ensure that they are aware of the financial support that is...
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Strathdearn in the News
An article on The Strathdearn at the following link and the full article below https://www.strathspey-herald.co.uk/news/tomatin-project-leads-way-for-regeneration-programme-198748/ Also plans for the conversion and restoration of one of the few listed historic buildings in Strathdearn. https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands/2183314/plans-lodged-to-convert-derelict-highland-church-into-residential-home/ Tomatin project will benefit community for 'years to come' With many construction projects currently on...
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Sources of help and possible funding
All sectors where people from Strathdearn work are being impacted by the pandemic - some more so than others. Below is a reminder of some of the current funding and some new opportunities. Business Funding – large, small and individual Pivotal Enterprise Resilience Fund - applications opened on 14th May after...
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Moy Matters #9 May 2020 Newsletter
MOY MATTERS (10) The MSC last met in February so there is little to update as far as progress is concerned. The fence at the wooden railway bridge has now been repaired and a couple of stiles are in place should anyone want to get closer to view the bridge...
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PILLOWCASES FOR CARE HOME STAFF
PILLOWCASES FOR CARE HOME STAFF Have you got any pillowcases to spare? If so, can you take them to The Community Shop on Fridays or Mondays? These will be collected and passed on to a project started by churches in Inverness to turn pillowcases into wash bags which can then...
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Police Scotland Survey on public confidence during the COVID-19 pandemic
The SCC have been asked to share this Police Scotland Survey on public confidence during the COVID-19 pandemic with an aim to: Track public confidence levels and experience of their approaches to policing the lockdown, Capture: People's feeling of safety, What Police are doing well, and any concerns. Feedback from...
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Resilience Fund Application Form
We have opened a Covid Resilience Fund to help people in the community who find themselves compromised as a consequence of the pandemic. You can apply online using this INTERACTIVE FORM. Alternatively, you can download a printable form from HERE.
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