Friday, 23 February 2024

FIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY

I’ve been away most of this week, so a very short Five Things For Friday this week.

LOOKING AFTER STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS

We are undertaking staff appraisals which feeds into objectives for the year ahead.  It is quite clear that staff, alongside volunteers, work above and beyond on behalf of our community.  We all have a duty of care to support each other. In all community groups the health and well being of staff, volunteers and friends who work tirelessly for the benefit of the community now and well into the future is a key priority above all others. Read our inclusion, respect and diversity pathways document here

SFCT TV

While skulking around the Trust website today (as you do!) I chanced upon a new channel – SFCT TV.  Go have a look at local community videos for Soup To Go, Community Catch Up, Fireworks and Indoor Carpet Bowls.  It’s great to put a face to names of people involved in some of our local groups, don’t you think?  If you recognise them say thanks for the work they do.  They will appreciate it and make their day.  I look forward to seeing some more of your videos in the future.

WE ALL HATE SURVEYS!

We all hate surveys.  But here’s another one from the Communications Team about the website here

From the independently produced Community Pulse Survey by SCDC (for all you fact finders out there that is the Scottish Community Development Centre) to feedback for events such as Winter Wonderland or the Highland Gathering this helps improve year on year the work and activities we do. Your positive contribution and comments do help make things better! Thank you for taking the time to have your opinion heard, it is really helpful.

Behind they scenes we are also working on a new booking system at Wildside for the website which, if successful, we can role out to other groups/activities.  This helps streamline bookings, information and payments.  I also know people are being asked to participate in the Highland Gathering 2024 and we have already had responses from some very keen groups to participate. 

WOOD, WOOD, WOOD

We were able to make safe fallen trees around the Wildside which we will provide as wood for winter 2024.  Work at Inverfarigaig will also produce wood stocks for that area.  We also are about to process wood down at Foyers.  Once we are ready we will take names / times to distribute the wood for free to community members.

I know this was a very popular activity last year.  Many members of the community pitched in alongside contractors and staff and have already offered their proactive and positive help to support those who really value this service after Covid and the cost of living.  Thank you for that.

SURGERY

If you are a member of the Trust I am holding person to person surgeries in the Wildside Centre on 29th Feb, 6th and 7th March from 3 to 4pm if you want to ask any questions about the work of the Trust.  I am not sure if I will be able to answer all questions but I aim to direct you to someone who can. It would be lovely to meet you if.  Make an appointment at tony-ceo@sfctrust.org.uk

TONY FOSTER

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 ...