FIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY | 23 June 2023 | Stratherrick & Foyers Community Trust

FIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY

Friday, 23 June 2023

THE TOILETS ARE OPEN

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Falls of Foyers toilet and motorhome waste facilities project opens | 20 June 2023 | Stratherrick & Foyers Community Trust (stratherrickcommunity.org.uk)

LOCAL PLACE PLAN

The Local Place Plan has been submitted by the Community Council to the Local Authority. Take a read at what you said.

Local Place Plan Update | 20 June 2023 | Stratherrick & Foyers Community Trust (stratherrickcommunity.org.uk)

SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Check out this scholarship fund

Launch of Stronelairg & Dunmaglass Wind Farms Scholarship Fund | 18 June 2023 | Stratherrick & Foyers Community Trust (stratherrickcommunity.org.uk)

You may have heard some good and bad news about education provision this week – I will cover more of that next week.

MARKETING OFFICER JOB

Stratherrick & Foyers require a Marketing and PR Officer for 10 hours a week with skills in audio/visual communication.  This will provide a resource and assistance to SFCT the provision of communicating to and from the local community.  You will organise and effect the publications and publicity of SFCT including newsletters, magazines, website, social media, small videos, flyers, posters, local and national media. You will also support the Events organised by SFCT. The role can be home based with occasional visits to our office at Whitebridge.

COMMMUNITY ACTION PLAN PROJECT OFFICER JOB

Stratherrick & Foyers require a Community Action Plan Project Officer for 21 hours a week (can be job share)

Stratherrick and Foyers Community Trust are at an exciting time of development with several legacy projects expected to be delivered by the community for the community and Community Action Group activities.

The post of Project Officer will be part of a dynamic team to help ensure the success of the Community Action Plan and the aspirations of the community. We are seeking a new member of staff with highly developed project management skills who can support the Trust CEO, lead directors and community groups by ensuring contractors and funders are delivering on time, in budget and meeting the objectives set out by the Community Action Plan.

Current projects include the development of the Wildside Centre, Riverside Field, Errogie Church, Foyers Bay, Pathways, Housing and Childcare.

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 ...

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