Friday, 16 February 2024

FIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY

SAD NEWS

I’m sad to announce that Steven Watson, our Community Liaison Officer, will be retiring in March.  He is our longest serving member of staff and has been a fabulous asset to the community of Stratherrick and Foyers and the Trust.  Thanks for everything you do Steven.  More news over the next few months.

POLYCRUB SUNDAY SOCIAL

The Inverfariaig Polycrub is proving a hit with that community but the one based at Whitebridge needs some tender loving care.  It’s all ready to go thanks to our staff members and can be used my community members, community groups and businesses interested in local produce.  Read more here 

Great to hear the talk on Eagles at the Wildside Centre yesterday was well received.  Watch out for this talk on how to cook pheasant from the South Loch Ness Rural Communities on 29th February

FUNDING

We’ve been spending some money this week on projects that have been supported by external funding from our fundraisers.  Support for playparks, landscaping, bio diversity, transport and clay pigeon shooting amongst others!  I’m sure you will fid out more on the website and in the next magazine over the coming weeks – the deadline for articles is due soon 

BOOK THE COMMUNITY VAN

You can now book the community van to move your items if it is available.  It is at a low cost.  Our staff will drive but you can load and unload your items.  Details here 

HOW MUCH WOOD WOULD A WOOD CHUCK CHUCK

We have been taking advantage of trees that got blown over in the wind at Wildside, felling at Inverfarigaig and wood purchased to have stocks of wood for treating throughout the year for next winter.  Details coming soon about collections.

I am off for three days holiday to recharge the batteries but be here next Friday for some more updates!

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 ...