Friday, 21 April 2023

FIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY

HIGHLAND DANCING

One of the things that came out of the Highland Gathering last year was the idea to support a Highland Dancing Class – and it happened at the Wildside this week HIGHLAND DANCING CLASSES KICKS OFF! | 19 April 2023 | Stratherrick & Foyers Community Trust (stratherrickcommunity.org.uk)

Plans are underway for the next Highland Gathering which looks like it will be bigger and better this year. 

EDUCATION GRANTS SUCCESS

We asked some of the students who had benefitted from the Student Grant to tell us about their story – you can read some of them on the website Student and Training Grants from the Trust | 18 April 2023 | Stratherrick & Foyers Community Trust (stratherrickcommunity.org.uk)

MONEY, MONEY, MONEY…

We have been working on the budget for next financial year and we’ve been asking groups to give us an indication of what they need over the next one to three years.  The Community Action Plan has, of course, changed the goalposts when it comes to what and what will not be funded in the short to medium term.  There is so much activity it is hard to keep up!  We have also been advising groups on what external funding is available and how we can help apply for that too.  Alongside all that we have to take a longer term view about the needs of the community identified in the CAP and the local place plans and many people have been actively working to make this happen.  Some exciting announcements ahead if they happen!

LOCAL PLACE PLAN

The consultation period has now ended and I will be meeting Nick Wright and his team to understand next steps.  A big thank you to everyone who contributed to the process – from knocking on peoples doors in hard to reach areas to people in other areas keen to get their voice heard.  We have a fantastic picture of the community, what it may look like in the future and where you want us to put the resources available to us.  Better still it is YOUR plan, as defined by you. Some things you will like.  Some things you might not.  But it has been a great conversation for the community to have.

SUN IS SHINING

What a great week it has been with temperatures soaring.   Its nice to see people out and about after what seems like a long winter all burrowed away working on projects with a backdrop of soaring heating and food bills.  The Trust was able to give some support (thanks to an army of volunteers) which I am very happy about.  Things are due to improve but it will be a slow process so as part of our budgeting we are working on one or two ways we can help next winter too.  We are also planning a car boot, local food, and table top sale on the second Saturday of the month in June / July / August and September.  This will help bring a few pennies in to local people and businesses.  If you are interested please do get in touch with me at tony-ceo@sfctust.org.uk

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 ...