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Please share...../RSPB Scotland are looking to buy Glencripesdale NNR from Scottish Natural Heritage. A rep from the Sunart Community Council will be Meeting RSPB Scotland in early October along with a Morvern CC rep.
If anyone in the community has views either way about such a proposal please get in touch by the end of September so we can reflect any support for the idea or any concerns.
Looking forward to getting out on the water. Sunart moorings are open!
Do you have any idea when the campsite & ariundle cafe will be open please ?
Hi everyone,
I hope it is ok for me to post this in this group.
I am from Lochaline but I am currently up in Orkney trying to do my dissertation to finish my Masters Degree in Renewable Energy Development. I am investigating whether a low carbon ferry (either fully electric or hydrogen-fuelled) could be a viable option for the Corran Ferry. I will compare this to a replacement that is the same as the current model or a fixed-link option. I am really keen that part of this project documents the opinions of the communities that this ferry serves. As you can imagine, this has all been slightly turned on its head with lockdown making coming home for interviews impossible. As a compromise, I’ve decided to resort to an online survey.
If you consider this to be your permanent residence, then it would be a huge help if you could you please spare a little time to fill it in. There are 17 questions all of equal length and all tick boxes, then a section at the end for any comments you may have.
Thank you for your help.
Flora x
The Future of the Corran Narrows Transport Link:
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This survey forms a part of Flora Robertson’s Master’s Dissertation in Renewable Energy Development at Heriot-Watt University, Orkney. The focus of this dissertation is to determine whether a low ...Now that Boating and Angling are allowed under this phase of the Scottish Governments CC19 response, the Sunart Moorings are open for locals to use and the Strontian Angling Club will be issuing Membership cards to enable local anglers to fish on Loch Doilet and in the rivers Strontian and Polloch. Tight lines!Boating, swimming and other sea-based activities are now allowed once again in Scotland under the new guidelines, but, please remember to respect the coastline.
Whether you’re local or not, whatever your ability or experience in your chosen sport or leisure activity, the sea can still catch you out and be unmerciful when it does.
The majority of beaches will not be lifeguarded. If you get into trouble call 999 and ask for the Coastguard and we will come to your aid. But coronavirus hasn’t gone away and we all need to follow the rules.
Remember your choices might put people, including yourself and frontline responders, at risk. Take extra care in these extraordinary times.
Visit www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19 to check for the latest advice and guidance.
Gillespie Macdonald 🛳🛳
Technophobes Need Not Apply!!
Can you lend a hand with our website? The Sunart Community Company is looking for a volunteer helper. As well as asking for more committee members to join the Board, we are looking for a volunteer that can spare a few hours per month keeping our web pages updated. Its built in Wordpress so in theory anyone with basic IT skills can update it. If you are sitting in 'lockdown' thinking about helping your local charity now here's your chance. Training will be be provided............. if you can spare a wee bit of time. Thank you!
Just contact admin@sunartcommunitycompany.co.uk
With lockdown preventing the opening of Oakwood things have been a little quiet. However we are delighted to say that Lara van de Peer the Dail Mhor Project Officer has been working alongside the Sunart Helping Hands team, helping organise local hot meals and other services. As part of this work we secured £8,500 towards the Covid19 Community Response which will help fund local lunches, IT assistance and the additional services from Ewen’s Room. Ardgour Community Council will also receive some funds. This support comes from the Scottish Government Supporting Communities Fund distributed by Highlands & islands Enterprise. A big thank you to the regular weekday hot meal drivers for Dail Mhor, Fiona, Elaine, Lara, Laura, Holly and Mary.
Well done to you all X
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If your looking for some unique gift ideas The Oakwood in Strontian is open 12pm - 3pm every day. Lovely collection of local crafts, books, maps, etc. Pop in and have a look 😃
Oakwood - Tourism & Crafts - Strontian
Well that's us been open now for 3 weeks. It has been great to see everyone visiting the shop. If you haven't popped in yet we are open daily from 12 till 3pm. We have some lovely new unique products in stock. Look forward to seeing you all.
For anyone that is trying to get in touch with Oakwood, could you please get in contact with me directly, or email - Oakwood@sunartcommunitycompany.co.uk.
As I can not pick up the messages at present.
Many Thanks
Oakwood will be opening from Friday 10th July - 12 till 3 pm each day.
The shop will be restricted to two customers or one family group at a time.
Anyone shielding that would like to shop on their own please get in touch and we can arrange a suitable time.
We have a great range of locally produced items for all those gifts that have been missed out on due to lockdown.
Come along and support your local crafters.
We look forward to seeing you all there.
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