Friday, 09 December 2022

IT’S BEGINNING TO FEEL A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS

The snow is on the ground and it’s a Winter Wonderland weekend!

WINTER WONDERLAND

Winter Wonderland at the Wildside Centre takes place next weekend and we made the Inverness Courier – details here Winter Wonderland for Stratherrick and Foyers 'bigger and better than ever' (inverness-courier.co.uk)

The Camping and Caravan Club website Winter Wonderland Inverness - The Camping and Caravanning Club

STV Carol singing and a giant snow globe announced for Stratherrick’s Winter Wonderland event | STV News

All we need now is you.  The event is free and open to everyone.

TRUST BOARD

The first Board of the new Trust met on Wednesday. We welcomed new recruits Susan and Malcolm.  As well as the business of the day we got everyone up to speed on some of the projects prior to training in January.

PLANNING FOR RIVERSIDE FIELD GRANTED

Late on Wednesday we received notification that planning had been determined for the next stage at Riverside.  We will be informing all stakeholders about that once we have had time to digest the content of the decision and the impact on the planning in principle agreement for the whole project.  This is likely to be next week when we will update you on all the projects prior to the Christmas break.

I thought it was worth just mentioning these grants and loans again…

SELF BUILD HOUSING GRANTS

Do you want to self build in the local area – then you now have a grant to do it.  Details can be found here Funding for self-build homes - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)

COST OF LIVING – FOOD AND FUEL GRANTS AND MORE

Details are now available about a local grant from Highland Council to help you with energy efficiency measures for your own home. To register your interest now email: EES-ABS@highland.gov.uk Please quote: EES:ABS 2022/23 – SFCT

Take a look at their website too with more advice Energy Efficient Scotland | Energy and sustainability | The Highland Council

Have you got any cosy jackets to help people through the winter.  Bring it to the Wildside Centre on Wednesdays in our Give One Take One project.  More details here GIVE ONE/TAKE ONE | 23 November 2022 | Stratherrick & Foyers Community Trust (stratherrickcommunity.org.uk)

The Whitebrige Hotel has been given a grant to provide subsidised meals on Fish Friday alongside the social event they put on.  You can also pay full price if you wish.  Subsidised Fish Tea at The Whitebridge Hotel | 24 November 2022 | Stratherrick & Foyers Community Trust (stratherrickcommunity.org.uk)

The Food and Fuel Grant to help alleviate the cost of living for those who need.  This is a departure for the Trust and funders which will be for this and next winter.  The form to apply for the grant can be found here and on the back of the newsletter Help with Cost of Living | Stratherrick & Foyers Community Trust (stratherrickcommunity.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 ...