Friday, 12 July 2024

5 THINGS FOR A FRIDAY

HOLIDAY – TIME TO CELEBRATE

Anything happen while I was away?

New Government, far right beaten in France, wet Wimbledon, dispite all the reviews and criticism Gareth Southgate keeps a British team in the Euro's (and Scotland always wanted Spain to win anyway!).  None of that really matters...

It’s always nice to come back from a wee holiday, look in your email and there has been no major disasters while you have been away.  As you go through your emails and catch up with colleagues, volunteers, staff and stakeholders by phone/teams they let you know that is done, covered that, already moving forward.  There are always a few gripes and little hiccups, as in any job, but by and large many people work together very collegiately and that’s good for the mental health and well being of everyone involved. 

HIGHLAND GATHERING

Okay, the weather hasn’t been great and that July low isn’t going anywhere soon.  But whatever happens the Highland Gathering 2024 at the Corriegarth Estate will brighten up your weekend.  I’m looking forward to being there on the 20th – I hope you are too!

HIGHLIFE HIGHLAND

I met with the team of Highlife Highland this week, the first of two meetings about how they can help support the communities aspiration for sports and facilities at Riverside and for the arts, craft, bio diversity and heritage project at Errogie / Forest School.  They have a wealth of expertise, contacts, connections, partners and funders that will make these facilities truly amazing and it was a very positive start.  This meeting was on the back of their attendance at the first Riverside Steering Group where they realised something very special and amazing is happening here that will benefit all ages and interests and wanted to know more. They even wanted to move to Stratherrick and Foyers!  This information will feed into the community led groups working on all the projects

HIGHLAND HOUSING

I can also say the building of two homes for affordable rent (to add to the two already there) that will be owned by the community trust are moving along quite nicely and on budget.  What an opportunity that will hopefully lead to more homes in the future.  With links by transport being added to the mix, support for the primary school in terms of after school provision, local businesses offering flexible working hours and the facilities you decided you want to develop in the area this will make Stratherrick and Foyers attractive to young families and ensure a strong legacy and future for the area we can all enjoy.

NEXT WEEK

No ‘5 Things’ next week as we will all be all hands to the pump preparing for the Highland Gathering on Saturday.  I’d love to say all these projects and events (from Swift talks to film showings to 10th Birthday celebrations to playpark openings to gigs to the Highland Gathering)  magically appear from all the groups involved but they don’t. They involve a whole host of people spending a lot of time just rolling up their sleeves and getting things done.  That is something  worthwhile to be involved in and makes the work we all do truly amazing!

2026

February (2 stories)

3 February 📚 Mobile Library Visiting Tomorrow! 🚐✨

The Mobile Library is rolling into the area tomorrow, Wednesday 4th February, so pop along and say hello to Mark! Stop & time: • The Wildside Centre &ndash...

3 February RSABI Fundraising Event

Don't miss out on an incredible evening of music and laughter with the talented Farmers Choir performing in Aviemore late February in aid of RSABI and SAYFC.  ...

January (12 stories)

28 January Six Nations: Scotland 🆚 England LIVE at The Wildside

💘 This Valentine’s Day, find someone who loves you as much as you love rugby 🏉   We’re streaming Six Nations: Scotland 🆚 England LIVE at The Wil...

27 January 🌳 Development of Inverfarigaig Forest School 🌳

A community member has been in touch about the possibility of setting up a Forest School within our community. With the support of the Community Trust, a short survey has...

26 January 📚 Mobile Library Visiting Tomorrow! 🚐✨

The Mobile Library will be in the area tomorrow, Wednesday 27th January, so pop along and say hello to Mark!   📍 Stopping points & times: • Errogi...

22 January 🔥 Free Firewood Available – Whitebridge Area 🔥

A member of our local community, has been in touch with Stratherrick & Foyers Community Trust (SFCT) to let us know that he has a significant amount of larch firewood...

21 January Large grant application from BCC for Foyers Stores Acquisition - Update

A Board meeting is taking place this evening in order for Directors of SFCT to consider the application and agree their recommendation. As the Chair of SFCT explained at ...

20 January Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who came along to the public meeting at the Wildside last night. We had a fantastic turnout, with 110 people attending in person and 26 joining u...

19 January Agenda for Public Meeting - Regarding the Foyers Stores Acquisition

Please find the agenda for tonight’s public meeting at the Wildside Centre regarding the proposed community acquisition of Foyers Stores.   1. Welcome &n...

14 January Apply for our Project Coordinator role

👋 Friendly reminder!   There’s still time to apply for our Project Coordinator role at Stratherrick and Foyers Community Trust ...

8 January Notice to the Community: Change of Date for Public Meeting on Foyers Stores

Stratherrick and Foyers Community Trust (SFCT) would like to update the community regarding the previously announced public meeting relating to the proposed purchase of F...

7 January 🌟 New Year, New Opportunities! 🌟

Stratherrick & Foyers Community Trust is here to support your projects with our grants! 💡✨ 📅 Next application deadline: 21st March 2026 Learn more about ...

6 January 🎉 Calling all community organisers! 🎉

Do you run a class, group or one-off activity in one of the local buildings? We’d love to help spread the word! 💛 Our SFCT Community Calendar is looking a ...

6 January Mobile Library Visit Cancelled – Wednesday 7th January 2026

👋 Hello and welcome to 2026 from SFCT! 🎉 We bring news from the Mobile Library as our first update of the year. 📚 Mobile Library Visit Cancelled – Wednesday ...