Friday, 06 August 2021

BOARD MEETING

There was another mammoth meeting of the SFCT Board this week with meaty discussions on several subjects over three hours!  With the Community Action Plan due we’ve been preparing behind the scenes how to monitor those projects are on time and budget, how we communicate activity to all Board members, community members and stakeholders, ensuring how tasks are allocated and getting things done.  It feels like a complicated knitting pattern but hopefully it will be seamless and engaging as projects develop.

By the beginning of September we hope to update our Projects section on the website every week – check out the latest developments added this week.

We value your feedback to guide the Trust Board where to put our resources to improve future events.  Here is a sample of your feedback on the recent Mini Gala

Communications | Stratherrick & Foyers Community Trust (stratherrickcommunity.org.uk)

FOYERS BAY

The button has been pressed on making the planning application, but a few surveys are required to accompany that.  Details here Foyers Bay | Stratherrick & Foyers Community Trust (stratherrickcommunity.org.uk)

THE WILDSIDE CENTRE

We are finalising the rental prices for the areas around and inside the Wildside Centre.  Now the area has been grassed, benches put in and wifi access made available in the outside area (so you can enjoy the sun and work/play at the same time) it’s time to focus on further developments outside the Wildside.  How you can get involved is here.

The Wildside Centre | Stratherrick & Foyers Community Trust (stratherrickcommunity.org.uk)

ERROGIE CHURCH

Following the Wildside Development the Errogie Church Project is moving forward leaps and bounds.  The Community Steering Group has been very engaging on this project and that has been reflected by funders excitement on what to expect.  Details here Errogie Church | Stratherrick & Foyers Community Trust (stratherrickcommunity.org.uk)

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN

As we cement our Project Management Team, I am pleased to announce we have a new Finance Officer.  Carlene Vincent joins us mid-August and hopefully we will share more about her over the coming months.  Succession planning is very important and Frank Ellam will continue to support this role for some time yet, after which he deserves some long-time relaxation.  Hopefully we will keep you informed every step of the way.

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 ...