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Latest Messages

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Dear friends and supporters of Aldourie PS!

Many thanks to those who were able to attend our Tipsy Afternoon Tea party at Dores Hall in May. It was a lovely afternoon, and we were delighted to see so many friends old and new. We raised over £800 which is an amazing amount of money, and we are very, very grateful for this. 

Our next event is well underway. We are holding a community celebration to mark Aldourie PS 150th birthday party on Friday June 21st from 1.30pm. Due to the changeable Scottish weather we have hired a marquee for the school playground where the children will be performing ‘Aldourie PS through the decades.’ We will also have a museum in the school hall sharing photographs, documents, examples of work and teaching materials. The children have also asked for a time capsule to be buried so we will be doing that below the Big Tree (if the ground is soft enough!)  We will also have the unveiling of our new mural in the school hall, designed by the children alongside Jacqueline Briggs, a local artist. Scrumptious food will be available from Bubble and Goose for everyone to enjoy. This event has been very kindly supported by Dores Community Development Trust, Wildlands (Aldourie Castle), Envoy and Stratherrick and Foyers Community Trust. We are hugely grateful to these sponsors as it means there will be no charge for this event. We will however take the opportunity to sell some raffle tickets with prizes very kindly donated by local businesses and have a few tabletop games to enjoy.

Our school motto is certainly living up to its name : Little by little, a little becomes a lot!! Without everyone doing their little bit we can invite everyone to this BIG celebration. We do hope you will be able to join us!! 

Kind regards

Louise 

Mrs Louise Robertson

Headteacher Aldourie       

Aldourie PS           

Aldourie                                        

IV2 6DP                                           

Tel: 01463 751272                     

Mob: 07734469367     

Little by Little, a little becomes a lot!

Hi,

 As you may know the Dores and Boleskine congregation of the Church of Scotland recently united with St Columba Church of Scotland.  For a long time our church has planned to erect a building on our site at Dores road. As part of that process we are seeking the views of stakeholders which includes the various community councils  in the area our church seeks to serve.

A link to a survey is below and we’d be grateful if you would take a few minutes to complete it.  We’d also be very happy if you were able to include this in any regular newsletter or on any social media/ website  you have so that those living in our area can share their views.

If as a community council  you want to respond to the survey together or individually that is fine. 

If it would be helpful we would be happy to meet with you, coming to your next meeting.  We hope to have the survey complete during June though, which might not fit with the pattern of your meetings. 

It is our hope that we can build something that can serve our community well.  Your views will shape how we serve the community, and we value what you folks have to say highly. 

https://forms.gle/7obbuWoYvq3LLMGS9

Thanks for your help with this.

Murray 

R Murray McCheyne

Session Clerk

St Columba, Church of Scotland, Inverness 

07872 622532

Community Briefing 31-05-24

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Community Briefing – 31 May 2024

Dear Community Group/Community Council/Colleagues,

Welcome to The Highland Council’s fortnightly briefing containing information about support, resources, and events for local communities.

If you have anything you wish to be included in a future briefing, please contact [email protected]

To join the mailing list for this briefing please complete this short survey: https://forms.office.com/e/rSS3hXbGTa

Funding 

  • May Funding Finder – Highlands & Islands Climate Hub have compiled a list of funds suitable for climate action projects.
  • Scottish Building Society – Up to £5,000 is available for community groups with a focus on creating a sustainable future for vulnerable individuals, including vulnerable youngsters and the elderly. Deadline 12/07/24.

Community Training, Events, & News

  • Whin Park Survey – Highland Council has two possible designs for the upgrade to the popular Whin Park in Inverness and is asking the public to help influence the choice of the final design by choosing their favourite.

The expected timeline for the Whin Park redevelopment is:

  • May 24 – Shortlisting of two suppliers. 
  • June 24 – Public consultation to choose the winning design.   
  • July 24 – Contract awarded.
  • Oct 24 – Works to begin on site.
  • Highland Council Community Wealth Building Strategy Consultation – This survey seeks to learn what the community think of this draft strategy. The views will inform the further development of the strategy and shape the supporting action plan.
  • Highland Mental Wellbeing Resources – This page has been created as a single place to visit which will keep resources designed to support people with their mental health and wellbeing in one place for easy access. 
  • The Highlands and Islands Climate Festival – offers community groups and voluntary organisations £150 to host a climate action event as part of the festival which takes place from 1st – 30th September. In addition, the festival team invite groups to submit proposals with ideas for larger scale events. The fund is open until the 28th June.
  • Your Place Highland – the Highland Place Standard survey  was launched at the end of March 2024. The responses received so far are already being considered to help shape future plans, including the Council’s next Local Development Plan. The deadline to have your say on Your Place has now been extended to Friday 16 August 2024.
  • Wick Roadshow – Scottish Women’s Convention – This ‘roadshow’ event takes the form of informal roundtable discussions, where women can talk freely about issues that are important to them, in their local area. While the SWC asks broad questions, discussions are led by the women. A report is produced, which is sent to women who attended and to local and national politicians. It is hoped that the women will use the document to press for the change that they want to see within their communities. Information gathered then goes on to be included in Scottish and UK Parliament and Government consultations and calls for evidence, so that real women’s voices are heard as part of the decision-making process.

The Scottish Women’s Convention is coming to Wick to hold our ‘roadshow ‘event, this is a free event with refreshments and snacks provided. As sensitive issues are likely to be discussed, we aim to provide a safe, confident, and comfortable space to allow these experiences to be shared. These events are, therefore, only open to women to attend and from the age of 16years up.

Saturday 8th June 2024

11.30am-1.30pm

Community Room,

Tesco Superstore

North Rd,

Wick

KW1 4QS

The Scottish Women’s Convention would love to invite all women within your organisation from that area and we would appreciate it if you could circulate this flyer through out your organisation, to colleagues, friends, family – any women whom you think may be interested in coming along. We want to meet with and hear from as many women in the area and surrounding areas as possible.

To register please click here.

  • Planet Youth May Newsletter – Topics include Planet Youth Update, Mikeysline launching in Caithness, webinars for a variety of topics, and information about sleeping habits.
  • BBC1 is looking for stories in the Highland community – Do you have a cherished local landmark, a personal family heirloom, or a historical artefact with a connection to the Highlands that’s undergoing or in need of restoration? Are you seeking support to preserve your local community’s heritage?

The Repair Shop wants to help! We’re looking to restore historical treasures, revive personal items, and honour crafting heroes in the Highlands. Whether you have a special item yourself, or want to nominate a project or individual, we want to hear from you.

Apply now on the BBC website – https://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/take-part/the-repair-shop

  • Highland Whole Family Wellbeing Programme – This platform is intended to share information about anything relating to holistic family wellbeing and support.
  • Cost of living support – Highland Council webpages on support and information to help with the cost of living.
  • Help during the cost-of-living crisis – Scottish Government advice and information.
  • CAB Energy Advice – Citizens Advice Bureau offer free, impartial energy advice to householders. They provide advice to help reduce household energy use, save money, and understand energy bills and support householders to manage energy debt. This can be done in person, over the phone or by video call. 0800 028 1456 will bring you to an interactive service which will connect you to the relevant service or you can enter your postcode here to find your local Citizen Advice bureau.
  • Armed Forces & Veterans: Education, Health & Housing – Information to support and signpost Highland’s Armed Forces Community:

Mental Health & Wellbeing

  • NHS Highland Mental Wellbeing – a collection of resources and signposts to help people of all ages to look after their own mental wellbeing. Register for the event by following the link.
  • Cost of living crisis and your mental health
    Many people are feeling the strain as the cost of living continues to increase.  This resource provides information on how you can maintain your mental wellbeing at this time, alongside information on how to manage your money as bills rise.

Community Safety and Resilience

Douglas Crawford
Business Analyst

Community Support and Engagement

Highland Council

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B862 Closure at Scaniport Notice 10th June 2024

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Press Release added 30/05/24

Please arrange for the following Press Release, attached plan refers.

Planned part-day Road Closure – B862 at Scaniport Settlement – Monday 10th June 2024 between 0900 and 1700

Motorists are being advised by The Highland Council that there will be a part-day road closure of the B862 at Scaniport Settlement (south of Inverness between Holm Roundabout and Dores) on Monday 10th June 2024 between the hours of 0900 and 1700.  

The part-day road closure is required to carry out essential tree felling to provide adequate visibility to the newly installed Gateway and 40mph speed limit signs.

Local diversion routes will be available for Light Vehicles using the Essich Road with Heavy Goods Vehicles being directed to use the main B-route corridors.

Advance notification signs advising the public of this closure will be erected at the site and at remote junctions, giving advance notice of the works.  Traffic Management Operatives and Diversion signs will be in place during the Closure.

Emergency vehicle access will be maintained and pedestrians and cyclists will also be managed through the works under the supervision of the Contractor.  School Transport, Bus services and Waste collections will be managed through the works.

The Highland Council apologise for any inconvenience.

B862-Scaniport-Closure-10th-June-Advance-Sign-and-Diversion-InfoDownload

Dear All

I attach a copy of a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order to enable the closure of the B862 (Fort Augustus – Inverness Road) at Scaniport from 9am to 5pm on Monday 10th June 2024. The closure is required to enable arboriculture and public utility infrastructure works to safely proceed.

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me.

Regards

Alistair MacLeod: IEng FIHE,

Principal Technician,

Highland Council,

Infrastructure and Environment,

94 Diriebught Road,

Inverness,

IV2 3QN,

Tel: 07918 888692

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BBC The Repair Shop

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Dear Community Group/Community Council/Colleagues,

For your Information – please see the below message about an opportunity to appear in an BBC1 show about restoring heirlooms and artefacts:

BBC1 is looking for stories in the Highland community.

Do you have a cherished local landmark, a personal family heirloom, or a historical artefact with a connection to the Highlands that’s undergoing or in need of restoration? Are you seeking support to preserve your local community’s heritage?

The Repair Shop wants to help! We’re looking to restore historical treasures, revive personal items, and honour crafting heroes in the Highlands. Whether you have a special item yourself, or want to nominate a project or individual, we want to hear from you.

Apply now on the BBC website – https://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/take-part/the-repair-shop

Kind regards,

Douglas Crawford
Business Analyst

Community Support and Engagement

Highland Council

Community Briefing 15-05/24

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This briefing is releasing early due to annual leave, and will return to normal 31 May.

Welcome to The Highland Council’s fortnightly briefing containing information about support, resources, and events for local communities.

If you have anything you wish to be included in a future briefing, please contact [email protected]

To join the mailing list for this briefing please complete this short survey: https://forms.office.com/e/rSS3hXbGTa

Funding 

Community Training, Events, & News

  • Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Consultation – This consultation seeks views to enable Disclosure Scotland to consider fee discounts for certain groups applying for Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership disclosures and views on the fees applied to organisations acting as accredited bodies. The consultation closes on 28 May 2024.
  • Local Place Plan Online Learning Event – The event will take place online on Tuesday 28 May from 6:30-8pm and is open to all Community Councils, Community Controlled Groups.

Local Place Plans will be explained and supporting resources highlighted by HC Officers from the Development Plans and Community Development Teams.  Community reps will also be on hand to share their experiences – each taking their own approach to planning for the future of their local communities.  There will be plenty of time allocated too for discussion and Q&A.  Questions can be submitted prior to the event by emailing [email protected]  or asked on the night.

To register for the event and receive your teams link, please Click here to book your place  This link will take you to an online registration form to fill out.  Once you’ve done this and pressed submit, an email will land in your inbox with the link for 28 May.

Attached for further info is a copy of the latest Highland Council LPP Update. 

If anyone has any questions about LPPs or the event, email [email protected]

  • WALK A MILE IN THEIR SHOES in INVERNESS – Please join with Mikeysline and other local charities & groups for the 10th annual Walk a Mile along the River Ness and through Inverness City Centre. On Sunday 26th May 2024 at 3pm.

This event is family friendly and open to participants of all ages. Feel free to bring any banners or signs to show your support. The walk starts at 3pm so please try to arrive at least 5 minutes beforehand. The meeting point is on the grass near the Fishermen’s Hut beside Bught Park on the corner by Ballifeary Care Home on Ness Walk. (See Google maps – https://maps.app.goo.gl/9mVGud8MxaWSAYHW6)

The walk route takes us along by the riverside to Ness Bridge, up Bridge Street and High Street, before heading down Inglis Street to finish at Falcon Square. Please note due to the ongoing roadworks along Ness Walk and Bught Road, vehicle access is not currently available at the meeting point.

  • Community Benefit Giveaway – The CBT platform helps organisations connect with NHS suppliers who can support the delivery of community benefits, such as work placement opportunities and professional advice.

Go to the CBG portal here and following your registration, you will be able to submit your ‘need’. For further information, user guides and how to register your organisation

  • HTSI Open House – These are free, monthly, in-person open discussions allowing you to connect with peers and agency teams to discuss problems your organisation is facing and find solutions. 

You can register here: 

Mental Health & Wellbeing

  • NHS Highland Mental Wellbeing – a collection of resources and signposts to help people of all ages to look after their own mental wellbeing. Register for the event by following the link.
  • Cost of living crisis and your mental health
    Many people are feeling the strain as the cost of living continues to increase.  This resource provides information on how you can maintain your mental wellbeing at this time, alongside information on how to manage your money as bills rise.

Community Safety and Resilience

Douglas Crawford
Business Analyst

Community Support and Engagement

Highland Council