Volume 35 Issue 23 16th November 2012
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PRIZE GIVING 832 (WESTER ROSS) Sqdn., ATC Our annual Prize Giving Dinner took place on Friday 2nd November. The Guest of Honour, Group Captain Leggat, Regional Commandant did the presentations. The O.C.’s Award for Achievement 2012: Cadet Sgt. Keith Roberson & Cpl. David Robertson. This year these two Cadets achieved their Solo Gliding wings in February and have been invited to return to 663 VGS as members of the Cadet Staff. (Continued on page 39)
Content: Acknowledgements Local Notices
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What’s On
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The Forum
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Churches
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Accommodation & Property
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For Sale
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Crossword
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Reports
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Planning Applications
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Sport & Leisure
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Helplines
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Local Information
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Local Markets
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Gairloch Tides
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Diary
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FEIS ROIS NOMINATED FOR PRESTIGIOUS SCOTS TRAD MUSIC AWARD Highland traditional music organisation, Fèis Rois, has been nominated for a prestigious award for its innovative and ever evolving Ceilidh Trail project. The Scots Trad Music Awards highlight Scotland’s wonderful traditional music in all its forms and to create a high profile opportunity which will bring the music and music industry into the spotlight of media & public attention. There are 18 awards presented that are voted by the public. The winners will be announced at a glittering ceremony in Fort William on Saturday 8th December. The local and national Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trails have been nominated in
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the Community Project of the Year category. Fèis Rois Chief Executive, Fiona Dalgetty said: “W e are absolutely delighted to be shortlisted for Community Project of the Year. We have been running our Ceilidh Trail project in Ross/Shire for over a decade now but this year, for the first time, we also delivered a National Ceilidh Trail across Scotland. We offered summer employment to 17 young musicians who gave over 100 performances to almost 8,000 people in communities across Scotland”. The July and August 2012, Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trails visited venues in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray, (Continued on page 27)
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Acknowledgements The end of the 2012 season for the Perfume Studio and Image Studio We would like to thank you, our local customers, for coming to ‘the end of the road’ to see us. We hope you enjoyed your visit(s) to the Perfume Studio and we look forward to seeing you again next year. We also offer our sincere thanks and appreciation to our wonderful staff; Sharon Longley, Janette Latta, Lauren MacRae, Roisin Somers, Amy MacLeod and Hannah Mitchell. You have been amazing, working long hours but still having the time to smile with our customers and pass the time of day. To our graduates (or ‘soon to be’ graduates) Roisin, Amy and Hannah, we bid a fond farewell and hope that they may have a few hours to spare for us next summer. It is also with great sadness that we say farewell to Janette as she moves on to another job down the road in Poolewe. Janette has been invaluable over the past two seasons and we thank her for her hard work and dedication to the Perfume Studio. This year has seen further significant improvements in the menu and quality of food, a re organisation of the shop with a new range of gift products and better point of sale material. We have retained our five star visitor centre rating from Visit Scotland, and also implemented systems to conform to the latest requirements for food safety and European cosmetics regulations. The Image Studio has had a successful year and is fully subscribed for the February 2013 workshop with 21 photographers from all over the world descending on Mellon Charles from February 4th. We are also running a workshop in Venice in January, and another in the Studio in early March before the Perfume Studio opens again later in the month. We look forward to re opening in the middle of March 2013, although our website: www.perfume studio.com will be running for online sales throughout the winter. Be safe, everyone, enjoy Christmas wherever you are and to our staff, enjoy the well earned rest! Katie and Adrian
We would like to thank Julia for her generous donation of £200 from the Fundraising Shop to Poolewe Primary School Fund. The children have lots of ideas of how to spend it. Poolewe Pupils and Staff.
Belladrum Walk 10 Henry and Karen Farquhar would like to say thank you to friends, family and work colleagues who kindly gave a donation for our recent sponsored walk at the Belladrum Estate Beauly in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. Your generous donations raised a total of £339.00.
Poolewe Primary Parent Council We would like to thank everyone who came along to our Halloween disco. The disco raised over £200 for school and nursery funds. This wouldn’t have been possible without the hard work of the Parent Council and all of you who came along. It was great to see so many children and adults dressed up and enjoying themselves! A special thanks goes to Christopher MacLennan for volunteering to be our DJ for the evening, thank you - you were great Chris!
Finn, Ada and Ruaridh would like to thank everyone who sponsored them to take part in the Great Wilderness Challenge this year. They raised a fantastic £1359 and have just handed over a cheque generously topped up by The Great Wilderness Challenge to £1500 to the pool. The children are delighted with the amount they raised to help their pool, which is in much need of all its users’ support! Staff and pupils at Bualnaluib Primary School would like to say a huge, heartfelt ‘Thank you’ for the very generous donation of £200 made to our School fund by The Fundraising Shop in Gairloch. It was a very much needed, very exciting surprise and will be put to good use over the coming weeks and months. A group of eight people completed the Great Wilderness Challenge for Blythswood in August and raised £2586 in sponsorship. This sum was made up to £3336 by Great Wilderness Challenge. Blythswood wish to thank all who took part and also Great Wilderness Challenge for their generosity. 1st Wester Ross Air Scouts and Cubs would like to thank Gairloch Boat Club for lending them their Club House on Remembrance Sunday, for their Children's Remembrance Service, before attending the service at Gairloch War Memorial.
Gina MacKenzie of Second Coast would like to thank most sincerely all family, friends and neighbours for their kindness, caring and support as a result of her fall at home and fracturing her femur. Also Dr Vickerstaff and the Gairloch Ambulance Crew for their prompt attention. I was completely overwhelmed by the cards, letters and visitors while in Raigmore Hospital. I am making good progress and hope to be back at home very soon. With best wishes, Gina MacKenzie.
BLYTHSWOOD SHOE BOX APPEAL 2012 Gairloch Community Hall Our Autumn book sale / soup lunch held on Saturday 3rd November was highly successful. We raised £571 for Hall funds. Many thanks to all of you who supported us. Of course such events cannot take place without the hard work of volunteers so my thanks go to Heather, Beatrice, Joke, Clare, Helen, Shirley, Bob, Mike and Gordon for providing refreshments, working in the kitchen, selling the books and clearing away afterwards. Dorothy Malone
Once again, there has been a good response to this appeal with 130 boxes having gone to Blythswood from this area on Monday 5th November. Thanks are extended to staff and pupils in the local schools who participated and to the wider community who have helped to make Christmas special for so many who have so little. Onie MacKenzie
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The family of the late Helen Mackenzie of Opinan would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kindness and support during their recent bereavement. We would also like to thank all who attended the funeral on such a cold day. Thank you to the Doctors and Nurses of the Gairloch Medical Practice for their care and attention. Many thanks to Donnie Macrae, the Reverend Alistair Macleod and George Macleod, Undertaker. A total of £270 was raised for The British Heart Foundation.
Jean, Muriel and families wish to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy extended to them following the sad loss of their mother, Dena MacLennan, Laide. Special thanks to all staff of Strathburn House for their loving care and attention given over the years. Thanks to Rev Jeremy Ross for his attention and comforting service, to Kenny MacLeod, Donnie MacRae, Alastair & Margaret Renton for the service in Strathburn and their comforting visits and prayers, to Ronald Ross, Undertaker for his efficient handling of funeral arrangements and Doctors and staff at Aultbea and Gairloch Medical Practice. The sum of £360 was raised for Strathburn Amenities Fund.
Local Notices Blythswood Monthly Collections Please donate your clothes, shoes, bric/a/brac, books & CDs, toys etc. On December 3rd Blythswood’s lorry will stop at: Gairloch Community Hall 9.30/10:30 Poolewe Village Hall 10:45/11:00 Aultbea Free Church 11:30/12:00 Donations can also be left in textile banks situated at Kinlochewe Church of Scotland, Gairloch Landfill Site, Aultbea Free Church, Badcaul Primary School and Ullapool Landfill Site. www.blythswood.org Blythswood regret they cannot accept any donations of furniture.
1. Do you have any photographs of friends or relatives from Gairloch Parish who lost his or her life in World War II? The memorial book at the Gairloch Museum is being reprinted and photographs would add greatly to the records. All photographs will be copied and returned to the donor. 2. A record of all the Meeting Houses and Mission Houses in Gairloch Parish is being collected for the Museum. Does anyone have old photographs of the exterior or interior of any of these buildings? I believe there are about 20 still standing but there may be some which have disappeared over the years. We would be very pleased to have any information about these places of worship. If you can help with information about either of these subjects, please phone M Russell 01445 731325.
THE PERFUME STUDIO IS NOT UP FOR SALE! There is a rumour around that the Perfume Studio is up for sale again – we have heard this several times over the last few weeks. This is categorically NOT true. We have found an advert on Local Property Index for a 3 bedroom 0 bathroom development on what is clearly the Perfume Studio premises. Quite apart from the fact that I don’t know anyone who would want 3 bedrooms and no bathrooms, we did not place this advert! I suspect it is a left over from when George and Liz had the property on the market, and I have asked Local Property Index to remove it. So, see you next year!
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Gairloch & District Times If you want to make use of our pages to send seasonal messages, please send these in by 26th November with the £1 fee. We cannot accept long messages because of the constraints of space – maximum 35 words. The Times Team Project Trust My name is Callum Vickerstaff. After a rigorous 4 day selection course, I have been selected for a volunteering year beginning after summer 2013 in South Africa with the charity Project Trust. I shall spend 12 months helping to teach science and maths to disadvantaged children in one of the world’s poorest countries. To fulfil this life changing experience I must raise £5,400 over the coming year, as well as studying for my Advanced Highers in Biology, Chemistry and Maths at Gairloch High School. I shall be organising several events throughout the year to get to this huge target. I am also seeking sponsorship for some challenges I shall be enduring. I am applying to study Natural Sciences at University on my return in 2014 after having had an experience like no other in a truly breathtaking country. I hope you are now more informed about my goals and the challenges I face. If you need any more information, please feel free to talk to me whenever you see me. You can also pick up one of my leaflets which will be available throughout the community shortly. If you would like to know more or make a donation, however small, you can visit my fundraising page at virginmoneygiving.com or contact me on 07554 195193. Many thanks to those in the community who have already supported my fundraising efforts. I will keep everyone up to date during this year and when I am abroad. Callum Vickerstaff
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What’s On The Den Youth Cafe BIG Fundraiser! Saturday 17th November 2012
Car Wash 11am to 2pm Gairloch High School Car Park £4 per car
Soup & Pudding Lunch 12 noon to 2pm Gairloch Community Hall £5 for adults, £2.50 for under 16’s
Also A baking sales table. Raffle. Come and enjoy some homemade soups and puddings and get your car washed at the same time!
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THE SCOTTISH EPISCOPAL CHURCH invites you to a service of HOLY EUCHARIST KINLOCHEWE COMMUNITY HALL SUNDAY 18th November at 2.30 p.m. Celebrant & Preacher: Rt. Revd. Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness Refreshments after the Service ALL WELCOME
TEA DANCE/SOCIAL AFTERNOON Come along and join us in AULTBEA VILLAGE HALL on NOVEMBER 19th from 2;4pm Afternoon tea (donations welcome), win a Raffle or Bingo prize, dance, listen to music or chat to your friends and make new ones.
Everyone welcome.
Friends of Inverewe
POT LUCK!
Invite you to an evening with John Roy of the Royal Botanical Gardens Edinburgh on a
Botanical Exploration of ARUNACHAL PRADESH
• Parties at home or at pre booked venues. • The GALE Centre: 19th Nov, 3rd, 11th Dec
An area of N.E. India on the Bhutan border
• See you at Local Markets/Sales: • Aultbea Market: 7th Dec • Gairloch Primary School Table top Sale: 24th Nov • Poolewe Market Poolewe Hall: 1st Dec • Poolewe Market St Maelrubha’s Hall: 13th Dec
• The Fayre on the Square: 19th Dec, the last day to paint and fire pottery in time for Christmas. Christmas.
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7.30 pm in the Mary Buchanan Room Poolewe Village Hall 20 November 2012 There will be a retiring donation requested from non-Friends.
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Woodland Crofts Knowledge Share Event Gairloch A knowledge share event looking at how woodland crofts can help sustain communities is being held at The GALE Centre in Gairloch on Thursday 22 November, hosted by the Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) in partnership with GALE. The event will include morning presentations covering the ‘what’ and the ‘why’ of woodland crofts, plus support and guidance available, as well as how community ownership can bring local resilience and sustain communities. In the afternoon a site visit will be made to local community growing project Good for Ewe. Lunch and refreshments are provided so booking is required – please contact Karen at SCF on 01599 530005 for more information and to book.
CLOTHING SALE Rearranged owing to a breakdown on 13th November. New Date 22nd November,
9am ' 5pm, St Maelrubha’s Church Hall, Poolewe. Aultbea and District Ladies Afternoon tea in Drumchork Lodge Hotel on Friday 23rd November at 1.30pm. Our Christmas lunch is on Wednesday 5th December at 1.00pm in Drumchork Lodge.
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Beautiful books, games, puppets and more, exploring other cultures, our planet and ourselves. Books to encourage make#believe and let imaginations run wild and free. Christmas cards & roll wrap, greetings cards, note card, gift wrap, stationery & much more. Contemporary designs for all occasions at sane prices!
TUESDAY 27TH NOVEMBER 7.30PM POOLEWE VILLAGE HALL COME AND BROWSE OUR CATALOGUES AND A RANGE OF OUR BEAUTIFUL PRODUCTS OVER A GLASS OF MULLED WINE & A MINCE PIE! CONTACT ALISON 07900602765 alison@buttonbothy.co.uk OR MARALENE 01445781764 meh141@btinternet.com
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TOFF Gives you an opportunity to find that perfect Christmas gift
The Myrtle Bank Hotel Gairloch Friday 30th November & Saturday 1st December 10.30am – 4pm
Cashmere and Silk scarves and shawls Silver earrings, pendants, cuffs and bracelets
Robert Irvine: Cello Allan Neave: Guitar In concert Saturday 1st December 2012 at The Loch Torridon Community Centre at 8.00 pm ÂŁ8 Entry, Licensed Bar Outstanding cellist, Robert Irvine, well known for creating an immediate rapport with his audiences through his lively and informal introductions, comes together with guitarist, Allan Neave, one of the foremost classical guitarists of his generation. Two musicians of remarkable sensitivity and authority delight audiences with a diverse repertoire ranging from the stately baroque to the fiery passion of Spain, the Americas and beyond.
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LOCH TORRIDON COMMUNITY CENTRE TORRIDON ARTS AND CULTURE GROUP
Ocean View Hotel, Sand, Laide 01445 731 010
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HOGMANAY PARTY Music
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Stovies & Chilli included to keep you going
7pm to 2am Families Welcome Entry by ticket purchased from the Ocean View in advance only
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The Forum Repeat of letter first published in Issue 22, 2nd November 2012.
Gairloch & District Times Dear Readers, Advertisers, Contributors, Community Councils, local organisations and anyone who feels I have left them out. It is time for the ‘senior’ members of The Times Team to retire. Time for a new team to be assembled ready to take over the paper from Issue 7, on 28th March 2013. This notice is addressed to everyone in the area as we believe we have been running the Gairloch & District Times for you as a community newspaper. So we need the help of the communities we serve to create a viable plan to take the paper forward and avoid it closing at the end of March next year which is only five months away. Part of that plan will be to find the people needed. Briefly they will include: a new Editor to take overall responsibility for the paper; Treasurer to control the finances; Administration Manager to look after the make up of the team for each issue, the diary, mail, etc. and an additional printer who will also look after maintenance and supplies. Hopefully the existing typists, proof readers, printers and distribution team will stay on. I look forward to hearing from you. Please address any notification of interest and/or requests for further information to editor@gairlochtimes.co.uk Kind regards, Phil Staton, Editor
Response Where would we all be without volunteers? You only have to read the pages of this paper to see how many activities and events are taking place through unpaid support. I wonder how often we count up the number of hours we enjoy because others are giving up their time for us. If a local organisation loses volunteers and no one else comes to take their place then whatever is on offer ceases to function. When this happens it might only impact on a small number of attendees. Young children might miss out on play sessions. Adults might find they can no longer benefit from some social activity. So be it. But what happens if the organisation is one that affects the whole community? There are many examples which can be given. If there were no drivers and telephonists there would be no Community Car Scheme. Think about the many people who would then find it difficult to keep medical appointments or go shopping. If there were no volunteers in the Gairloch Heritage Museum to assist the curator then this facility would have to close. An important visitor attraction lost! And what about the village halls? These buildings provide a central meeting place where many voluntary activities and events take place. They are run by committee members who also have to fund raise in order to keep the finances stable. If there were no committees and the halls were shut where would we meet? These are just a few of the many illustrations of voluntary work which are community based. Maybe you can see the purpose of this article. We read in Issue 22 that the Gairloch & District Times might have to stop being produced in March 2013 unless more volunteers come forward. It has been published fortnightly for a great many years and as a community newspaper which connects people with each other its loss will be unbelievable. So who are all these volunteers, these enthusiastic hard working individuals who spend much of their time working without any reward? They are often those of us
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who are retired or who do not have paid employment. To run activities, events and facilities one needs to have flexibility in one’s commitments and those of us with jobs only have a certain amount of free time. We cannot blame those who have other obligations if they find that they are unable to take on voluntary work. But neither can we blame those who feel they have volunteered for long enough and need a well earned rest. How can these problems be resolved? And, in particular, how can the Yellow Pages continue? There are, of course, no easy answers. Maybe there are people within our wide community who would like to become involved with one or more of the voluntary organisations but feel unsure of their abilities or who do not know how to make the first step. How can we attract more helpers? Should there be some more “volunteers’ open days” at which organisations can set up stalls and sell themselves? So I finish as I began. Where would we all be without volunteers? Retired, tired but still volunteering.
Other questions: 1. Does the community need/want the G&DT? 2. Are we suffering from ‘Community Volunteer Fatigue’? If so, will the next Team have to be paid? 3. Does the community need/want the G&DT costing at least 75p? 4. Is there a local charity/organisation willing to take over the management of the G&DT?
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Badachro Inn Badachro Gairloch IV21 2AA 01445 741255
Come and enjoy a snack, a meal or just a drink in one of the most picturesque settings on the West Coast of Scotland Daily changing menu Local produce and seafood a speciality Excellent choice of malt whiskies, wines and real ales Showers and internet facilities Monday ! Saturday noon to midnight Sunday 12.30 ! 11 pm Telephone : 01445 741255 www.badachroinn.com Email : lesley@badachroinn.com
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Open every day from 4pm Enjoy a friendly drink by a log fire. Beer, real ales, whisky menu & fine wines to enjoy. TAKEAWAYS FROM 5PM 7PM We will open again over the New Year as usual, so please check the G&DT nearer the time for dates
MEALS FROM 5PM No food service Sundays
Families welcome For reservations please ring 01445 712376
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Ocean View, Sand, Laide IV22 2ND Tel: 01445(731(010
Winter Opening Times “Coffee Shop” Open 12 noon to 4.30pm Thursday to Sunday “Snug Bar” Open 12 noon till late Monday to Wednesday (depending on demand)
“Banksies Bar” Open 12 noon till late Thursday to Sunday (depending on demand)
Takeaway Menu Includes a variety of Chippy, Chinese and Pizza dishes Available 7 days a week, 5.00pm to 7.00pm Lunches / Evening Meals Thursday to Saturday 12noon to 2.30pm / 6.00pm to 8.30pm Sunday 12 noon to 6.30pm Sunday – Special 2 Course Soup and Roast, between 1.00pm and 3.00pm ( £11.95 (booking essential)
The Shieling Restaurant
NEW Open Monday through Saturday 9.30am till 3pm. Full lunch from 12.00 till 2pm. Dinners 6pm till 8pm (last orders). Closed 2nd November to 29th November. We have resumed our carry+out service. Please phone all orders in before 6pm with pick+up time to suit. We will be open on Xmas Day Lunch from 12.30 till 2pm. Please book early. shielingrestaurant.com 01445 712888
FOR 2012 SEASON
We have added “Spirit of June” to our fleet for 2012. She is a Dufour Gibsea 43 with 8 berths in 4 cabins. She also has two heads, autopilot, chart plotter and heating. Roller furling genoa and main stowed via lazyjacks into a sail bag on the boom. “Iona” our Bavaria 39 cruiser is still very popular and her specifications are very similar with 6/8 berths in 3 cabins and saloon, two heads, autopilot chart plotter and heating. The same sail plan as “Spirit of June” but with single line reefing. Both yachts are available on a bareboat or skippered basis from our base here in Badachro or Largs on the Clyde. For further information contact Peter on Mobile 07973301828 Home 01445 741310 Email peter@spiritofjune.co.uk
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The Artisan Smokehouse A family run smokehouse on the shores of Loch Ewe. Sustainable smoked salmonEE. Hand crafted, uniquely smoked and deliciously ready to eat. Come and visit our Smokehouse Deli on the waters edge, traditionally Smoked Fish from our stone kilns, Fresh Fish, Seafood, Pates and a range of artisan products to inspire, indulge and enjoy.
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Smokehouse Deli Open: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm Saturday 9am – 12 noon For mail order www.smokedbyewe.com 01445 731304 Ormiscaig, Aultbea IV22 2JJ
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The Shop at the Pier Pier Road, Gairloch Tel: 01445 712700
We are open 7 days a week For all your needs 7 freshly baked bread, scones, groceries, lottery, alcohol, toiletries, gifts, sweets and crisps.
POOLEWE CHRISTMAS MARKET SATURDAY 1ST DECEMBER 10.00AM—2.30PM POOLEWE VILLAGE HALL
Newspapers available from 10am Monday to Saturday 9am ( 5.30pm Sunday 10am ( 4pm
A HUGE CHOICE OF CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IDEAS ALL UNDER ONE ROOF!
20+ DIFFERENT STALLS FEATURING A VISIT FROM THE CAIRNGORM REINDEER HERD COME AND MEET SANTA AND THE REINDEER! BRUACH BAKERY CAFÉ SERVING TEAS, COFFEE, CAKES & SOUP.
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McColl’s Wildcat Stores Gairloch Telephone 01445 712242
Selection of special offers until 26th November Innocent Fruit Juice 900ml 2 for £3 Kellog’s Krave/Crunchy Nut Cornflakes 375g £2 Robinsons Squash 1 litre 2 for £2 Dolmio Sauces 500g 2 for £3 Frozen Pizza and 450ml Magnum Ice cream £5 Bold Lavender/Crystal Rain 800g £2.99 Kleenex Mansize 100s £1.69 Pampers Nappies £3.99 Baileys/Russ Standard/Whyte &MacKay 70cl £13 *** Advent Calendars 2 for £3 *** Boxes Chocolates 2 for £5 or 3 for £6 and lots of other offers for Christmas *** Opening Hours Monday to Thursday 7am K 8pm Friday 7amK9pm Saturday 8amK8pm Sunday 9am—5pm
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Landscapes For Every Mood A collection of landscape images of the North West Highlands
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SHIATSU MASSAGE Japanese massage given fully clothed. Excellent for backache, joint pain, headaches, fatigue, stress and many other problems.
In Gairloch 3 days each month please phone for an appointment. 01349 861822 Chris Pamphilon MRSS
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PODIATRY AT HOME Podiatry/Chiropody treatments carried out to a high standard in the comfort of your own home, by experienced Health Care Practitioner:
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Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland, Laide POOLEWE & AULTBEA FREE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND [Continuing] Lord’s Day Services $ 11:30 a.m./5:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting $ Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Minister: Rev. Andrew R. Allan
Times of Services
Sabbath Day 12 Noon and 6pm Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7.30pm Minister Rev. Donald A Ross
Tel: 01445 731064 E$mail: revara@icloud.com
ALL DV “The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.” Psalm 33:11.
Location: Bualnaluib School, Aultbea. Be sure to visit our updated website to hear and see recent sermons and up to date congregational information and comment.
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THE SCOTTISH EPISCOPAL CHURCH with its origins in the Celtic tradition, invites you to worship at
Ardlair, Conon Bridge, RossKshire IV7 8AZ Telephone 01349 861203 Fax 01349 865181
GAIRLOCH SURGERY SMALL ANIMAL CONSULTING TIMES MONDAY + THURSDAY FROM 1.00pm to 3.00pm
SAINT MAELRUBHA’S CHURCH, POOLEWE. SUNDAY HOLY COMMUNION 11 am.
BY APPOINTMENT ; PLEASE PHONE 01349 861203 The Vet attending Gairloch Surgery will also undertake Farm & Equine visits by Prior Booking on these days.
WEDNESDAY HOLY COMMUNION 10.30 am. 1ST Wednesday of the Month ) 5.30 pm. All other Wednesdays ) 10.30 am. For further information contact: Revd. Heather Widdows Tel. 712176 Revd. Tim Daplyn Tel. 07747464833 Revd. Pam Shinkins
Joan Deakin
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KENNY TALLACH SCHOOL OF MOTORING
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THE SCOTTISH EPISCOPAL CHURCH IS PART OF THE WORLD WIDE ANGLICAN COMMUNION. For Church Hall bookings please contact Mike Somers on 731 097
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TEL 01445 741336 GAIRLOCH & KINLOCHEWE FREE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND SUNDAY SERVICES GAIRLOCH 11am & 5pm. Sunday School & Crèche During Morning Service KINLOCHEWE 2.30pm last Sunday of every month.
PRAYER MEETINGS WEDNESDAY OPINAN 7pm. GAELIC THURSDAY CHURCH 7pm. MINISTER Rev Alasdair MacLeod
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KERRY FALLS HOUSE 3 K BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE FULLYKFURNISHED DOUBLE GLAZED ELECTRIC CENTRAL HEATING COAL FIRE ENCLOSED GARDEN OFFKROAD PARKING LARGE SHED FOR STORAGE AVAILABLE FROM 1st DECEMBER ON SIX MONTH SHORT ASSURED TENANCY NO PETS K NO SMOKERS FOR FURTHER DETAILS TEL: 07767 852 256 01445 712277 (EVENINGS) PROPERTY FOR SALE IN LAIDE Detached property: Large kitchen 3 good sized bedrooms Mature garden Multi7fuel stove in lounge 2 large sheds Offers over £155,000 Contact 0740 70258929
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Carpets from £4.50 sq.mtr. Vinyl from £5 sq.mtr. Delivery Free (by arrangement). Measuring and Fitting Available. Dougie's Discount Carpets. 01349 856740 Small Lawn mower (electric) used once only £40 Fridgemaster Fridge with ice compartment. Exc. condition £35 Floor Lamp (42”H x 12”W) Cream (3 bulbs) Little used. £20 ono 07774 678711 Metal action Sofa Bed. VGC Denim blue with patterned cushions, or plain on reverse. Excess to requirements. £70 01445 712488 or 712170 Xbox 360 - 60gb, two controllers, headset, wireless adapter and selection of games included if needed. £120 01445 712490 (Dale) Portable Electric Woodburner Style Fire. Excellent condition. £40 Yamaha Stereo Receiver with CD Player, Remote Control and Speakers. VGC. Black. £35 ono Phillips Surround Sound PC Speaker System. VGC. £25 2 Electric Kettles, 1 white, 1 stainless steel. £7 each Coffee table, oak effect, excellent condition . £20 LG, 42” LCD Widescreen TV. Excellent condition with remote 7 instruction booklet. Seldom used. £150 01445 712784 Kid’s Storage Shelves: Brand new and still boxed , “Livarno” storage shelves. Has 9 removable fabric boxes. Dimensions: 60 cm high x 66 cm wide x 30 cm deep. Excellent bargain. £10 01445 712319/07795 367400 Tumble Dryer 1 yr old Upright Electric Cooker Chest Freezer 6 Seater Table and Chairs. Faux Leather. New condition. Real Leather Sofas. 1 year old. 3 & 2 seaters. Real Wood Chest of Drawers. Pine Dresser Real Wood. Drawers & Cupboards. 07568565620 - anytime 01445 731100 after 7 pm only Miniature Grandfather Clock, one metre tall Oak roll top bureau 900mm wide 01445 781211
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Caithness, Orkney, Dumfries & Galloway, Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, Dundee, Angus, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scottish Borders, Fife, Perth & Kinross, Glasgow, Stirling, Falkirk, Western Isles and the Highlands! The project enhanced the visitor experience to Scotland with performances taking place everywhere from Stirling Castle to Skara Brae and the Callanish Stones to Kellie Castle. The first Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail took place in 2000 and the project was co/ordinated by the Fèis Rois Education Officer, Julie Fowlis. Julie is shortlisted for the Trad Music in the Media Award for her performance in the Disney Pixar film, Brave. Dingwall Gaelic singer and regular Fèis Rois tutor, Fiona J MacKenzie has been shortlisted in the Gaelic singer of the year category and Highland Accordion and Fiddle Club have been shortlisted in the Folk Club of the Year category. For a full list of the shortlisted groups and artists, and to vote, please visit www.scotstradmusicawards.com/ voting. Voting closes on Wednesday 21st November. For more information about the Fèis Rois local and national ceilidh trails, please contact Fiona Dalgetty on 01349 86 2600 / 07971 826 745 / fiona.dalgetty@feisrois.org
COMMUNION REPORT. In obedience to the command of the Lord Jesus Christ, the congregation of Poolewe & Aultbea Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) recently remembered the Lord's death until he comes again. We gathered in Bualnaluib School for our twice yearly Communion season where we enjoyed sound hearty gospel preaching and warm Christian fellowship. To begin the season the Rev Davide Ratti, the recently ordained and inducted minister from DuthilKDores, preached on Thursday and Friday evenings. On Thursday Mr. Ratti took the whole of Psalm 139 as his text and meditated on the attributes of God. For the Friday service Mr. Ratti chose Matthew 15:28 as his text when he meditated on the words that Christ said to the Syrophenician woman, “O woman, great is thy faith”. He highlighted three aspects of the woman's faith, her mercy, her perseverance and her humility. After the Friday evening service a sizeable number remained to enjoy a sumptuous tea and refreshments and to listen to Mr. Ratti, an Italian, relate something of his Christian
experience and service. The main speaker over the weekend was the Rev Alasdair J Macleod, probationer. He has just finished his theological studies at the Free Church Seminary, Inverness, and has been licensed as a preacher of the gospel by the Inverness presbytery. He is the son of Free Church Continuing minister the Rev William Macleod, Knightswood, Glasgow, and the grandson of the late Free Church minister the Rev Alasdair Johnston, Dumbarton. On Saturday evening Mr. Macleod preached a sermon from Psalm 78:25 entitled, “God's provision for man's necessity”. He brought four things to our attention,1 The recipients, 2 The substance, 3 The Provision and 4 The Response. On Sunday morning Mr. Macleod preached from 1 Corinthians 11:24 focusing on Christ's command, “..Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me”. In the evening his text was Exodus 1:6+7 when he reminded us of the certainty of death and of the certainty of God's plans and purposes continuing despite the death of His people. After the Sunday evening service many remained for fellowship and refreshments when Mr. Macleod was able to speak of his Christian experience despite his youth. On the Monday thanksgiving service Mr. MacLeod chose 1 John 5:3 to preach from. He reminded us that if we are truly thankful to God for the wonderful gift of salvation then we are to show our appreciation with a life of obedience to the commands of Christ. We want to record our grateful appreciation to the visiting preachers who came and brought God's Word to us, to the local people and visitors who supported the services and to those who helped in hospitality. But most of all our thanks is due unto the Lord Jesus Christ for in His death we have life. If we are spared our next Communion season will be from the 6th to the 10th June 2013 (inclusive). Rev. Andrew R Allan We would like to thank everyone who has purchased Highland Hospice Christmas cards and goods from us. We were pleased to see so many folk come to our stall at the recent Gairloch Autumn Market. Julia has kindly taken a tray of cards and goods to sell at the Fundraising Shop in Gairloch. We will be selling the cards at the Ocean View Hotel in Laide on Saturday 17th November from 2 – 4pm. Hope to see you there. This year's Light Up A Life service will take place in Poolewe Hall on Wednesday 5th December 2012 at 7pm. We are pleased to announce that Seonaid MacLennan has agreed to switch on the tree lights at this year's service. If you would like to sponsor a light and have your dedication listed in the Dedication Book then your form has to reach the Hospice by the 30th November. We hope to put some forms into the Gairloch Library, Aultbea surgery and Gairloch surgery. A warm welcome is extended to everyone in the community whether or not your life has been touched by Highland Hospice care. We are also delighted to announce that this year the 1st Wester Ross Air Scouts and Cubs will sing at our service. Finally, we are organising a joint fundraiser on Saturday 15th December at the Ocean View Hotel. All proceeds will be split between Highland Hospice and Aultbea Funday. See our poster for more details.
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INVERASDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL COMMEMORATIVE DAY STEERING COMMITTEE By the time you read this edition of Gairloch & District Times the third meeting of the above committee will have taken place. We have already collected some very interesting photographs of the school, teachers and pupils over quite a time period and are hoping that we'll have many more added to our collection in the near future. The provisional date of 21st June 2013 decided upon for this event isn't as far into the future as it seems, so please look out your souvenirs of Inverasdale School! Do you have some memories to share of Inverasdale School? We'll gladly arrange to phone you for a chat or to come to visit and hear your memories. Has anyone got any of the following: an old 1940s or 50s dried milk tin; an old slate on which you wrote at school; treasured jotter or textbook; or another relevant item that would help us create a display relating to past times? If so, please get in touch with one of us at the numbers below to arrange collection. (We promise to take great care of your valuable items and to return them after the event.) Better still, why not come along to our next meeting on Monday 26th November 2012 at 8.00 pm in Inverasdale School? You would be sure of a warm welcome! Liz Nicholson (01445) 781216 (after 7.00 pm) Amy MacDonald (01445) 781244 Christine MacIver (01445) 781284 Thank you!
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On a different note, during the WII and Arctic Convoy Week 6 11 May 2013 we hope to host the visiting veterans for refreshments in Inverasdale School after the memorial service at the Sasan. Choir News K Coisir Ghaidhlig an Iar Thuath After our enjoyable visit to this year's National Mod it is time for the choir to look at the future. We would very much like to have a mixed choir again as this year we only sang ladies' pieces. Also, we do not intend to go to the National Mod in 2013, so this means that there will be no pressure to learn specific songs and will leave time for us to just enjoy our singing for ourselves and for anyone who might ask us to perform. We have also changed our practice evening from a Wednesday to a Thursday in the hope that we might attract more members. Most of the choir are not Gaelic speakers and most of us do not sight read music, so don't feel you have to be able to do either of these things K we learn both the words and the tunes 'by ear'. Please do think about joining us K we meet fortnightly in Inchnadamph Hotel and if we decide to, in Ullapool in the intervening week. We meet in the car park of Ullapool High School at 6.15 pm (this may be changed for a later time) and make our way North to arrive at around 7.00 pm at the Hotel. We would really like to have some men come along, so guys, if you'd fancy spending an evening singing in the company of some gorgeous ladies, come along and give it a try. If you've been before and given up coming, think again! The next practice will be on Thursday 15th November. I look forward to seeing some new faces! You can contact me, Cath MacPherson, on 01854 612334 or 07979 030833.
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Gairloch Heritage Museum Achtercairn • Gairloch • RossKshire • IV21 2BP Tel: +44(0)1445 712287 • Local Rate: 0845 864 8001 info@gairlochheritagemuseum.org K www.gairlochheritagemuseum.org K www.facebook.com/gairlochheritagemuseum
Aultbea Christmas market Friday 4 December
Storytelling Session with Lizzie MacDougall
The museum will be holding a table at the Aultbea Christmas market. We shall have a selection of books of local interest including books by Willie MacRobbie and Anne Roots, Hector Grant, Pauline Butler and the new book on the history of the Mackenzies ‘May we be Britons’ by Andrew McKenzie. Our calendar will also be on sale along with cds, music books and toys.
On Wednesday 7 November we welcomed children from Gairloch, Poolewe and Bualnaluib Primary Schools to a storytelling session led by Lizzie MacDougall. Lizzie enthralled her audience with traditional stories featuring plants and animals, using Story panels that she made with the help of more than 300 children from all over the Highlands. Take a look at our Facebook page and see the panels in full colour.
A number of our volunteers are also organising a table of “Christmas goodies” to help raise funds for the museum. Goodies include mini Christmas puddings, mini plum puddings, mince pies, potted bulbs, Christmas tree and table decorations, handKmade Christmas gifts and bird boxes.
Scottish step dancing workshops: Gairloch Primary School Saturday 24 November from 2pm This is the last workshop in the series led by Frank McConnell. It’s not too late to come along and give it a go. The charge for the workshop is Adults £5 and Concessions/Children £4 for a 2hr workshop with a refreshment break.
From the Collection A cannonball "18lb shot". This is from a broadside fired by H.M.S. Terror at Flowerdale House when part of the fleet was seeking Prince Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie) in 1746, after the battle of Culloden. Found in an Abhainn Ghlas (Flowerdale Burn), among the stones in the riverbed, roughly opposite the old laundry building. Further information can be found in Dixon’s Gairloch and Guide to Loch Maree pp55K56.
2013 Winter lecture series: Gairloch Community Hall Annexe Fridays 25 January, 8 February, 22 February & 8 March at 2pm To bring in the New Year, we will be holding a series of informal talks on Fridays between January and March. Additional details will follow. 25 January: Look out on Loch Ewe 1600K1918 by Pauline Butler. 8 February: A Gairloch Miscellany by Neil MacGillivray. 22 February: Circles in the Landscape. The Roundhouses of Wester Ross by Jeremy Fenton & Anne MacInnes.
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Museum Closed for Winter 1 November;27 March The Museum is closed to the public from 1 November to 27 March 2013 inclusive. The curator will still be onKsite during the winter, but visits to the archive must be made by prior appointment. Please call or email to make a booking.
8 March: Gairloch’s Nightlife by Professor Barry Blake and Norman Thomas.
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Library News Would you like to join a Book group? We are looking to set up a reading group for adults for the New Year. If you would like to join in a monthly social and cultural afternoon or evening please register your interest at the library. 01445 712 469
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Find titles that make you look at life, love and other things in a new way on our display this month. These books have been picked by library staff for the long/lasting impression they made and the intense reading experience they have delivered. Make some of these books part of your life.
Again, boxes of books have been added to the ongoing sale including many Junior non/fiction titles at just 75p each. Adult non/fiction titles are only £1.25; other adult reads are priced at just 75p. Look out for the blue sale boxes. Yasmeen Hollenstein High Life Highland is a company limited by guarantee registered in Scotland No. SC407011 and is a registered Scottish charity No. SC042593
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Gairloch High School News Our Janitor is no ordinary Janitor K Last week, at an award ceremony in the Town House, Inverness, Andy was one of three nominations going forward for Highland Council's Employee of the Year. While he didn't win, he certainly had been in with a good chance. His help with so many aspects of school life made him an excellent candidate and we thank him, especially, for all the extras that he does about the school. Badminton Success K Congratulations to Mark McLean and Louie O'Brien who played in the Highland Schools Badminton Tournament recently. Despite strong opposition from around the Highlands and Islands, both played well with Louie reaching the semiKfinal of one competition and, playing as a doubles' team, both reaching the quarterKfinals. This was a highly creditable performance and deserving of our congratulations. Basketball Coaching K On Thursday 8th November, we had a visit from John Kerray, Highland Regional Development Officer and National team coach. Throughout a very busy day John worked with all our basketball teams and some PE classes. All players had a good workout and learnt some new skills and drills to improve their games. Staff involved with basketball in the school also picked up some new coaching ideas from John. The Intermediate 1 Sport and Recreation class spent a lesson observing one of the basketball sessions. This was to help them pick up some top tips on how to be a good coach, in preparation for a unit of their course. Three GHS teams are playing in the National Schools ‘Cup competition this session. Fixtures this term include the Open Boys team against Fortrose on 15th November and against Glenurquhart on 6th December; S1 Boys versus the Nicolson Institute on 28th November and both S1 Girls and S1 Boys will play Charleston Academy on 18th December. Good luck to all the players and their coaches. S5/6 Sleepover K On the night of Wednesday 7th November, 30 pupils from S5 and S6 spent the night in school to raise money for Blythswood. Pupils were required to contribute a minimum of £5 in order to take part. Throughout the evening, pupils took part in different activities, including games in the hall and a lateKnight quiz. Many thanks to Heather Widdows, Susan Maclean, Mrs Somers, Mrs Fraser, Mrs Whall, Ms Velt, Dr Caley and Mr Milner who made this possible. Rachel Mackenzie organised this event, and full credit goes to Rachel for her determination to make this work. Despite little sleep, the staff were very impressed with the behaviour of all those who slept in the corridors, prefect room, multi purpose hall and the PE social area. Reveille at 6:30am was not appreciated by most, but beautifully played by Nessie Gearing. Road Safety K We ask those driving into the school grounds to adopt the following safe practice, particularly on wet days when visibility is reduced. (1) Consider the safety of pedestrians and youngsters, at all times. Do not exceed 20 mph and consider a lower speed at the start and end of the day. (2) At busy times, give way to pedestrians attempting to cross, again particularly when youngsters are present. (3)
Never park on any pavement. This restricts movement of pedestrians and poses a danger if they need to walk on the road or if the vehicle moves off.
S4 Prelims K These begin on Wednesday, 21st. As intimated in the last issue, the Community Hall is being renovated so these exams will be held in the school. This may mean some disruption for other classes though this will be kept to a minimum. Many pupils have been taking advantage of the Study Club sessions being run after school by teachers. All pupils have been given revision materials and they should be using their spare time to revise for these important exams. Pupils have been made aware of onKline support, such as Bitesize or past papers on the SQA website; these should be used to further their preparation for the exams. Should pupils have a query or problem related to the work for these exams, they should make a special point of asking their teachers for help. Culture Club Trip to Eden Court K On Thursday 8th November, a group of 11 pupils from S1KS6, travelled to Eden Court to see Scottish Opera’s production of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute”. The set design and stage effects were really impressive and reflected images from all kinds of sources, from freemasonry to movies. We especially admired the powerful performance by Mori Moriya of the well known Queen of the Night Aria. Everyone’s favourite, however, was Papageno, played by Richard Burkhard, because we could all relate to his situation, of having no one to love, yet making it funny. As well as the music, we enjoyed the dialogue in the production, which had been adapted to suit a modern audience, with witty lines, occasionally improvised by Papageno, who, along with the burly Scottish Prince, found his love and had a happy ending! A big thank you to Ms Gulliver and Ms Hunter for making this trip possible for us! Nessie Gearing (S5) and Bethan Townsend (S4) Advanced Higher and Higher Art Exhibition K The Opening Night of the High School Art Department’s Exhibition was held for the first time in the GALE Centre on Friday 9th November. The Exhibition runs from Saturday 10th to Tuesday 20th November and features work from Ruairdhri Wright’s Advanced Higher folio and the Higher Design and Expressive work by Josie Ogle and Shannon Stewart. The standard of work is very high and all received excellent SQA results this year. It was also nice to see Ruairdhri there, taking time out from his studies at Gray’s School of Art to attend the exhibition with his family. The Art Department was thrilled to have Ms Gulliver open the exhibition as she was responsible for teaching the senior pupils throughout their SQA coursework. S3 Hospitality pupils, taught by Kirsty Thistlethwaite, prepared and served excellent food for the evening. The pupils were covering the ‘Event Planning’ unit of work, as part of their Intermediate 1 SQA coursework and were marked on their performance on the evening. The pupils were very professional and fulfilled their individual tasks with great enthusiasm. They also worked very well as a team to ensure everything ran smoothly. Beth Hunter and Isla MacKenzie played the harp throughout the evening, showing their talent and expertise to provide some beautiful music. This helped create the perfect atmosphere. This crossKcurricular event was a great success, very well attended by guests including Richard Greene, Local Councillor, parents, pupils, teachers and members of the local community. A huge thank you to Kirsty Thistlethwaite and her hospitality pupils, Beth Hunter and Isla MacKenzie and Pat Gulliver. Thanks also to Janet Miles and the GALE Centre for allowing us to use this perfect venue.
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ACTIVE+SCHOOLS NEWS Recently, four local youngsters who participate in Active Schools Basketball sessions attended Millburn Academy, Inverness for Basketball Scotland’s “Future Starz” programme. The programme offers players a unique opportunity to train and play with the best players and coaches around the country and to trial for the U11/U14 Scotland National Development Squads at the National Camp in March. All four players from the Gairloch area were accepted into the programme. Three of the players attend Gairloch Primary: Melody Deve (P6), Mia Elder (P5) and Daniel Claydon (P5). The fourth player, Nadia Fenton (P6), attends Shieldaig Primary. The Parents will now be involved in a gruelling schedule of transport to weekly training sessions in Inverness. There was also a National Camp at Dundee in October and another National Camp in Edinburgh in March. A “Kurling” festival was also held recently for all P2 & P3 pupils in the Gairloch ASG. 50 pupils attended from primary schools across the area; Shieldaig, Kinlochewe, Gairloch, Poolewe and Bualnaluib. Kurling is played indoors on a wooden floor. The 'stones' run on ball bearings and give a nice smooth action not dissimilar to that of proper stones on ice. The children played in mixed teams of three or four. In addition to the fun and experience of "Kurling" this festival allows the children to meet and mix with pupils from the other Primary schools and gives the children a relaxed introduction to their Secondary School. The “Jelly Beans” activity club, which runs evening sessions for Primary pupils in Poolewe Hall on Thursdays , has acquired two sets of “Kurling” stones which will allow regular sessions to feature in the range of activities they offer to children. In conjunction with the Curling Development Officer, the older Bualnaluib pupils have recently received instruction in the use of “Kurling” stones and have already attended the first of three Curling sessions on ice at Inverness Ice/rink. Active Schools has been happy to offer support to two new football developments in the area. Kenny Nelson, who has been very heavily involved with Wester/Ross junior football club, who offer Saturday football for youngsters in Gairloch, has established an off/shoot in Kinlochewe on Thursdays after school. Active Schools has found funds to supply this venture with portable goals and some footballs. Aultbea, too, has seen the emergence of a new after/school football club thanks to the efforts of three mums. Fiona MacKenzie, Mhairi Wiseman and Fiona Ross have started a
Fun Football group which meets in Aultbea Hall after/school on Mondays. Active Schools have managed to secure portable goals and equipment for this group also. Table Tennis sessions have now recommenced at Gairloch Primary, after a gap of one year, thanks to Pat Gulliver and Jo Linley who give of their time to run the Thursday/lunchtime sessions. Active School funds are being used to trial an after/ school bus to Kinlochewe one evening a week in order to gauge demand for such a service. If a case is to be made for a more permanent arrangement pupils must continue to support the trial. The latest in the long/running series of cross/country events, which Active Schools have organized for Ullapool and Gairloch Primary children, took place recently with an event at Ullapool Golf Course a few weeks ago and another at Laide Wood last week. A Shieldaig contingent made the long journey to Ullapool and pupils Eden, Nadia and Reuben were rewarded with placings in the medal list. At Laide Wood the Ullapool boys showed once again the benefits of regular training by taking 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in the boys’ race. Eoin Cumming was first local boy home, taking fourth place. Eoin is a Primary 5 pupil, which bodes well for some good performances in his next two years in Primary competition. An Achiltibuie pupil, Mhairi MacLeod won the girls’ race, but all of the other medals went to local girls. Kirsty MacDonald, the Kinlochewe pupil who took 5th place, is only in P4, another pupil with great future potential in running. Thanks to the regular volunteers who assist at these cross/country events and thanks once again to John Rippen and the Laide Wood trustees who encourage and support our use of Laide Wood. Thanks also to my colleague in Ullapool, Gerry McCready, who organized the Ullapool event and gives able assistance at the Laide Wood events. Gerry has his annual indoor football competition scheduled for Saturday 24th November at Lochbroom Leisure Centre, Ullapool. He would welcome team entries from the Gairloch area. If you are interested, contact Gerry at Gerry.mccready@highlifehighland.com or on his mobile: 07999516237. John Shearer, Active Schools Co/ordinator, Gairloch Office Tel.:01445 712 383 mobile: 077809 109 52 e/mail: john.shearer@highlifehighland.com
Laide Wood Primary Cross+Country Results:
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Position
Boys Duncan Cunningham
Primary School Ullapool
1
Girls Mhairi MacLeod
Primary School Achiltibuie
2
Joe Crook
Ullapool
Emma MacDonald
Kinlochewe
3
Steven MacKenzie
Ullapool
Aimee Tatersall
Gairloch
4
Eoin Cumming
Gairloch
Isabella Wiseman
Bualnaluib
5
Mathew MacKenzie
Gairloch
Kirsty MacDonald
Kinlochewe
6
Owen Meek
Ullapool
Nadia Fenton
Shieldaig
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Calum Peach
Achiltibuie
Eden Stewart
Shieldaig
8
Roddie Wyatt
Gairloch
Emily Morrison
Gairloch
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Callum MacDonald
Poolewe
Morven MacLean
Gairloch
10
Daniel Claydon
Gairloch
Edana Sutherland
Shieldaig
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Gairloch Community Council Progress? Last month’s CC meeting was on October 17th, taking into account that some were on holiday (Weardale, if it's of interest – very nice it was too. Apologies also at the delay in getting this report to the paper. The secretary can advance a number of reasons why this is so, but none are wholly convincing!) So. And. Glebe. We have now received 7 different suggestions for the Glebe, ranging from the eminently sensible to the slightly silly. The CC have therefore decided to focus on two of these – namely “Allotments” for the ex Pitch and Putt area, which has a slope on it that renders some other uses impractical, and for an all weather combination tennis / basketball court on the level section as you approach the potential allotments area. The next step depends on the landlords involved agreeing to this, followed by a proper feasibility study and costings...then the frequently messy subject of funding the project starts! There was little in the way of ground breaking correspondence at the meeting, but we have received a suggestion that we hold a meeting locally to see if we can persuade the powers that be to consider a fuel discount system for particularly rural areas such as ourselves. The CC felt that this is more something that should be done at Highland Council level, therefore we have written to the council (via the ward manager), and our understanding is that this will be looked into. We'll keep you posted! What else? Removal of the old speed poles at the entrance / exit of the village are apparently still on the “jobs to do” list at the roads dept, and we have approached them for one of these signs that breaks into a huge grin if you approach it at under 30mph (Would these be more effective if they threatened to fire rockets at you if you were significantly OVER the speed limit? Who knows....) Regarding the proposed Hydro Scheme, we have now met with Community Energy Scotland and have agreed to move ahead (with agreement from Gairloch Estates) to a desk based survey of the proposed site. This will look at the practicalities and start to build up a picture of what can be achieved, the costings involved and details such as timescales, etc. But bear in mind this is NOT an overnight job! We think we're looking at approximately 4 years or so! Finally, and on a more serious note, we have been asked if we can assist with the siting of a memorial to the lives lost in the Kayak accident off Big Sand - the answer was of course, yes, and we'll bring you an update on this in due course. But if you have thoughts on these or any other local subjects, just remember that anybody in the area is welcome to contact us via the Secretary, any of the councillors, or through the facebook page @ GairlochCC. Full copies of minutes are in the library, and indeed, at
the Service point in the Police Station. And those councillors are Hamish Lawrie (Chairman), Kenny Thomson (Vice Chairman), Fran Cree (Treasurer), Douglas Gibson (Secretary), Willie Macrae Frances Wade, Maisie Lyall, Frank Buckley If you wish an item to be included on the CC agenda, please contact the Secretary direct, on 01445 712085, by email on gairlochcc@gmail.com, or via the aforementioned facebook page.
Wester Loch Ewe Community Council We are busy making plans for the Christmas Party to be held at 2pm on Friday, 21st December in Poolewe. After talking with some of our staunch party goers, we have decided to return to the way things were prior to last year and hold an afternoon party for those of us who are now proud owners of a bus pass. Invitations will be sent out in November and there will be a box in Poolewe Shop for replies to be dropped off. If anyone thinks that they might not be included on our invitation list please let us know, as we want to see lots of people coming along to join in and enjoy the Christmas spirit. So make a note of the date in your diary! You can contact Mairi on 781424 or Amy on 781244 if you have any queries.
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BBC One Show Next Aultbea Friday Markets 2nd Nov 7th Dec XMAS MARKET!
BBC Scotland Remembrance Day service from Loch Ewe
We have just been notified that the much awaited One Show edition which is covering Loch Ewe and the Arctic Convoys is scheduled for transmission on Monday 19th November. Too late for this edition of GDT, but just in case the date gets altered with little or no notice from the BBC.........your guess is as good as mine as to whether it has already been shown by the time you are reading this! Thankfully, there is always bbc i player!!
Aultbea Hall Table Top Sale
Don't forget our Table Top Sale on Saturday, 24th November to raise funds for the Hall. Come and look BBC Scotland focussed its 2012 Remembrance Day for your Christmas gifts, cards and calendars plus a variety Programme on Sunday 11th November on the Arctic of second hand books and puzzles to Convoys. The radio programme entitled ‘We Will keep you occupied through the Remember Them’ was preKrecorded on Friday 2nd winter evenings. Sit and enjoy a cup November at Cove by the presenter Anna Magnusson, of tea/coffee and cake while chatting daughter of Magnus and sister of Sally, and the 11 o’clock to your friends and take a chance on silence was marked at the Russian Arctic Convoy the raffle. We will be open at Memorial. 10 am through til 2pm Steph Kendall, Aultbea Hall Chairman
Bualnaluib School Fundraiser Bualnaluib Parent Council are appealing to exK pupils to sponsor the current pupils panto trip to see Mother Goose at Eden Court in December. To donate either go to Bualnaluib Primary School facebook page and follow the link (also have a giggle at old school photos), or drop money into the Golden Eggs at Aultbea/Laide post offices. Donations welcome from everyone! Fiona Mackenzie
Arctic Convoy Veteran attends Service On Saturday 10th November, there was a Memorial Service held at Cove attended by Convoy Veteran David Craig and his wife. The service was taken by Rev Heather Widdows. Seen here after the recording is from left to right: Rev Pam Shinkins, Presenter Anna Magnusson, Producer Mo McCullogh, John Murdo Mackenzie, and Rev Tim Daplyn. The programme can be played on iKplayer until 18th Nov by going to http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01nt4h6
Did you go to films at the Boom? Did you or your parents work there? Do you remember Dallas’ shop in Mellon Charles? I’ve volunteered to help by making a contribution to a local history project being organised by the Gairloch Museum and am concentrating on my home patch of Mellon Charles, in particular: 1. Life & activities at the Boom Base. 2. Shops in Mellon Charles. 3. The history of a few of the local crofts. If you feel you could help with any bits and pieces of information, I’d be most grateful. Photos would be especially wonderful (I can copy & return). Do give me a ring on 731095 or email: fjwhitt@hotmail.com. Janet Whittington
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Seen here preparing to lay wreaths were (right to left) Veteran David Craig, Councillor Richard Green, Philip MacLachlan (Coastguard service) and Sandy Maciver.
David took the opportunity to speak of his comrades who gave the ultimate sacrifice. He also spoke of his regret that the Foreign Office has refused permission for Arctic Convoy Veterans to receive the Ushakov Medal from the Russian Government – whilst authorities in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and USA have granted permission to their veterans. Sign the eKpetition on www.russianarcticconvoymuseum.co.uk.
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GAIRLOCH AND LOCH EWE ACTION FORUM WHAT’S ON AT The GALE Centre
The GALE AGM
Monday Market 10am – 3pm Every Monday until Christmas The GALE Centre will host the local market. Regular stalls include bread, jewellery, clothing plus freshly made cakes and soup lunches. Gairloch High School Art Exhibition 10th – 21st November See opposite for more information. This is a good chance for the local community to come along and appreciate the work of our talented youngsters. Landscapes November
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If you have a product to sell or a craft idea for a workshop we would love to hear from you. More information, including how to book for the workshops, please see the next G&DT.
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Gordon Harrison’s love of photography turned from a pastime to a passion. Gordon’s photography aims to capture the almost magical quality of Scotland’s West Highland light. The Conscious Consumer 23rd & 24th November Jan Appleton, the “Conscious Consumer” will be selling a range of ethical products. Gairloch Primary School Coffee Morning & Art Exhibition 27th – 29th November Join the pupils of Gairloch Primary for coffee and cake on Tuesday 27th November. Whilst sampling their home baking, browse their artwork entitled “My Favourite Thing”. The pupils are raising money for “Rays of Sunshine” and Gairloch Primary. Please call in and show your support!
Around 25 members attended our Annual General Meeting, held in The GALE Centre on 7 November. Guest speaker Brian Weaver of HISEZ, spoke about the value of social enterprises such as GALE in delivering important community services and strengthening the economy in small communities such as ours. The fact that GALE currently employs 11 people and in 2011 spent over £58,000 in the Gairloch and Loch Ewe area has a huge benefit to our fragile local economy. After the formal business members enjoyed catching up with each other over a cup of coffee and June’s fantastic home baking. There was also a considerable amount of early Christmas shopping carried out by those attending, who made use of their 10% AGM discount! Thank you to everyone who came to the meeting and to all who continue to support the work of GALE in our community. Gairloch High School Higher and Advanced Higher Art Exhibition GALE hosted the Opening Evening of the Gairloch High School Art Exhibition of senior pupils’ work on 9 Nov. This exhibition runs 10th /20th Nov and is one not to be missed. The work is of a very high standard and on display you can see the Advanced Higher folio of work that gained Ruairdhri Wright a place at Gray’s School of Art in Aberdeen. The Art Department was thrilled to have Ms Gulliver open the exhibition, as she was responsible for teaching the pupils. It was also good to have Ruairdhri present, taking a weekend away from his studies, to discuss his work with the guests.
The GALE Christmas Tree Festival 30th November from 4pm Until 20th December Art teacher Caroline Browne and Ruairdhri Wright with some of his artwork in the background.
NEWS ROUNDUP
Christmas Tree Festival The excitement is mounting as the first ever Gairloch Christmas Tree Festival approaches. Come and join us for carols and mince pies at The Grand Switching on of the Christmas Lights at 4pm on Friday 30th November. The Christmas Tree Festival is the start of our Christmas activities programme. GALE will be hosting shopping events to help you find the ideal gift and workshops to show you how to make some. Please see our advert for full details.
Kirsty Thistlethwaite’s S3 Hospitality pupils prepared and served excellent food for the evening as part of their Intermediate 1 SQA coursework and they were marked on their performance on the evening. Beth Hunter and Isla MacKenzie played the Harp throughout the evening, displaying their expertise and talents and creating just the right atmosphere for the Opening Evening.
GALE is a registered Scottish charity owned and managed by the Gairloch and Loch Ewe communities. Contact us to get involved or find out more. E: enquiries@galeactionforum.co.uk T: 01445 712071 W: www.galeactionforum.co.uk
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1st Wester Ross Air Scouts & Cubs Rothiemurchus Lodge hike away and Bell Boating on the Canal 2nd ' 4th November A very excited group of 24 Scouts and Cubs boarded the trusty yellow Free Church of Scotland minibus and various leaders’ cars for the journey to Rothiemurchus Lodge at Aviemore. The Scouts have stayed at the Lodge many times but for some of the Cubs it was their first experience of this fine facility. Conor with his white van arrived shortly after us with all the rucksacks and food for the weekend. A human chain was formed from the van to the Lodge for the hilarious unloading routine, many of the bags bigger than the Cubs! After a wide game in the dark involving small pieces of orange tape that looked like worms, the young folk had a hot chocolate, cake and some ghost stories before bed. Only three young ladies decided to stay loudly awake until the wee hours but settled down for the night after a few words from BP. That volunteered them for toilet-cleaning duties! We woke for the 8 am breakfast, professionally prepared by Conor with his kitchen assistant Guy. We were treated to porridge, cereal and sausage & egg sandwiches. Kai tucked in to his under the watchful eye of the leaders, as did all the rest. The Leaders believe that all the young people should eat well on the weekends away. With water bottles filled and waterproofs packed we set off for Loch Morlich. The 8 Cubs were dropped off first to give them a head start on their map reading exercise. The Cubs had a great time finding their way around the loch and identifying trees with Graeme and Mark. They took it in turns to guide each other to various points on the map and even managed to find their way to an adventure playground. As well as spending 40 minutes on the swings, the Cubs were very proud to get back to the collection point 20 minutes ahead of the Scouts. The Scouts followed, very keen to speed ahead, without even a glance at their maps. Conor, who is a stickler for detail, encouraged them to show him where they thought they were and then talked them through all the features. I must say it was slow going at first, but with the sun shining and the spectacular views I did not mind. Towards the end of the walk, many of the Scouts understood the principles of map reading. We headed back to the Lodge for lunch and a hot drink. While the young folk were engrossed in a film, Conor & Guy set up a course on the hill at the back of the lodge. It consisted of different coloured ribbons tied to the trees. The Scouts had to walk on a set bearing on the compass until they came
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across a ribbon, noting down the colour. Then, setting their compass to the next and so on. We thought this might be quite difficult, but we were proved wrong with the results. Every team had got the right answers. Well done Scouts. Meanwhile, the Cubs had a pleasant wander around the site, avoiding the freezing bogs and trying to find some dry wood for a fire. After discarding a collection of damp twigs they returned to the Lodge to play indoor “wide” games involving imaginary boats and shark-infested boiling custard seas. Rothiemurchus Lodge is a military outdoor centre, so we asked if anyone could come and give a brief talk to the young folk. Two young British Army Officers from the other lodge came and gave a talk during the evening meal about their experiences in the Army. It was really interesting and there were lots of questions afterwards from the Scouts and Cubs. The evening was spent with more indoor team games, which everyone seemed to enjoy, followed by more ghost stories read by Mark. The speed and tone of his deliverance, reminded me of BBC Jackanory, which I enjoyed as a child myself. After another funny film, which Graeme was enthralled by and laughed the most at, the Scouts and Cubs had hot chocolate and cake before heading off to bed. All was quiet by midnight! Still quiet in the Lodge at 8am, so the wee ones (and not so wee ones!) got a lie-in. Conor, Neil & Guy prepared breakfast and when all was ready BP went along the corridor banging on the doors with the large ladle. After another fine breakfast, thank you boys, we made our packed lunches and cleaned the lodge. This seems to get easier and quicker each time we visit so well done boys and girls. Boarding the vehicles we set off to Muirtown Scouts for a morning’s Bell Boating again with Gerald. Muirtown have a fabulous facility and they always make us welcome. Thank you Gerald. For many of the Cubs and some of the Scouts this was their first time on the canal and they all enjoyed some team splashing and an almost dead-heat race. What a fantastic weekend we had. Very happy and tired we headed home. Photographs of the event are on 1st WesterRoss Air Scouts Facebook page if you would care to take a look. BP
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Gairloch Wildlife Group
Waxwings and Arctic Charr
On 4th November we all met at Flowerdale and set off for Loch Coulin. The morning was cold, and the overnight rain at Gairloch had fallen as snow over the hills. The snow line on Beinn Eighe was at about 500m and with clearing skies and sunshine the mountain looked spectacular. Just a few days earlier, one energetic young lady and her dad had walked along the ridge top meeting ptarmigan in their snow white winter plumage, approaching close enough to take some impressive photographs. As we drove along the road at the base of the ben, Tom Forrest met us by his house and told us that a flock of waxwings were feeding on rowan berries in
his garden. So we pulled in and enjoyed a great view. The day before, three red kites had been seen circling overhead; a red kite was also seen at Inverewe. We set off on foot along the road to the wooden bridge. On a stone by the river below the bridge, with white breast feathers puffed out, a dipper watched us, then flew upstream to perch upon another of his favourite stones near the mouth of Loch Clair, reminding everyone to whom the river belonged. [This was our second dipper of the day; earlier we had watched one on a stone by the side of the burn in front of The Old Inn.] Above the golds, yellows, browns, and greens of lower hills around Loch Clair, all perfectly reflected in the mirror calm waters, the view to Liathach and other snow capped mountains, is one of the finest autumn scenes. The view changes with every step. A photograph is no substitute for being there and hearing the water tumbling down the little streams beneath the track and into the loch, the small birds in the birches, and the raven kronking over the crags behind. We watched arctic charr on their spawning grounds beneath the next wooden bridge, fins of male fish as red as the rosehips on nearby bushes. With water droplets on all the vegetation, the sides of the track sparkled as we walked into the morning sunshine. Above the old Caledonian pine woods on the far side of Loch Coulin, a red deer stag bellowed out across the valley. Loch Coulin is shallower and weedier than Loch Clair. Three whooper swans were feeding not far below the track: two adults and a young one. We took care not to disturb them and headed into the forest. A woodcock flew up from the trackside. There were redwings in nearby rowan trees. Coal tits and goldcrests flitted
through the tops of the larch trees from which needles fell like a golden drizzle. On the other side of the track, long tailed tits twittered in alder trees. For our morning break, we bathed in warm sunshine beneath a stand of shiny white barked birch trees. As we descended from our high point for the day a little further along the track, we watched several large finches flying over; they were calling ‘chirrup, chirrup, chirrup’ and I think were crossbills of some sort. We heard them in lodgepole pines not so far away but were unable to see them again. Sunlit steam rose from damp vegetation nearby. As we left the woods three friendly ponies came to meet us. After lunch by a headwater burn we watched deer and saw a buzzard fly over the loch as we headed back along the lochside track to the road. Later in the week, Tom reported a crested tit on a bird feeder near Kinlochewe. Has this pine wood specialist bred locally? Waxwings were seen in many places, with a flock of ~70 birds in Gairloch. I watched an otter in the Flowerdale estuary. An arctic charr population was rediscovered in the ‘Goose Loch’ above Drumchork (see WRFT website for more information); and two unexpected (presumably stray) adult salmon were netted (under licence) and returned to Loch Bad na h Achlaise near Badachro. The weather turned milder earlier in the week and has remained unsettled with rain, heavy at time, and also many more bright spells of wonderful autumn sunshine. Future wildlife group activities: Sun 18th Nov: The ‘Goose Loch’ from Drumchork; possibly a wee hill or two off track . . . about 8km. Sun 2nd Dec: Gruinard River from Inverianvie. About 10km through the hills, some climbs and descents, mostly off track. Sun 16th Dec: Inverewe & Kernsary circuit: mainly on paths and tracks. About 10km. For all walks, please meet at the Flowerdale car park opposite The Old Inn at 9:30am to share transport, or phone to make alternative arrangements. Bring plenty of warm waterproof clothing, food and a hot drink. Peter Cunningham. 01445 771 206 (hm); 712 899 (wk); 07786 836 003
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Planning Applications Mr Donald William MacAskill Melvaig Gairloch IV21 2EA
Erection of house and garage Land at Croft 18 Melvaig Gairloch 12/03879/PIP
Mr James Cameron Sands Caravan and Camping Gairloch Ross-shire IV21 2DL
Change of use of land to recreational use associated with caravan and camping site Caravan Park Sands Holiday Centre Big Sand Gairloch IV21 2DL 12/04164/FUL
Mr & Mrs Forrest Cromasaig Torridon Road Kinlochewe Ross-shire IV22 2PE
Mr Stuart McLellan 16 Merchiston Gardens Edinburgh EH10 5DD
Steven & Lucy Robison Flat 3 The Old Church Spinner Street Balfron G63 0TP
Erection of conservatory extension to house Cromasaig Kinlochewe Achnasheen IV22 2PE 12/04250/FUL Erection of 6kw wind turbine, height to hub 15m, height to tip 16.5 m, rotor diameter 5.6m Chalet 5 Mellon Udrigle Laide 12/04274/SCRE Erection of house and outbuilding Land 50M South West Of 1 Badralloch Dundonnell 12/04024/FUL
Unbelievable though it seems, there is a planning application in to put a wind turbine on the headland at Mellon Udrigle beach. The place described by broadcaster Andrew Marr as ‘heaven on earth’ and beloved of locals and visitors alike, is in danger of being disfigured and spoiled forever by a wind turbine. I understand that the applicant owns a holiday chalet and spends a maximum of 6 weeks a year at the property – but, of course, will benefit year round from the generous Government subsidy and feed in tariff from building this monstrosity, which he will not have to look at 52 weeks a year and has no interest in the damage that the turbine will do to businesses in the area, since his chalet is for his own private use. Why would he need to let it out, when he can get paid thousands of pounds per year in subsidies? What possible concern is it of his that local businesses will be irreparably damaged by his wind turbine? And does he care about the damage to the view – no, the view from his chalet towards Mellon Udrigle beach will not be spoiled! It’s ‘only’ everyone else the people on the beach or walking round the headland, the local residents and businesses, all the visitors at the other holiday cottages in the area, that will have to look at it. True, the proposed turbine is one domestic structure not a large commercial wind farm (thank goodness) but it is still completely inappropriate in that location. It is 16.5m high – over 50 feet. The photo attached to the application is deliberately misleading and fools the viewer into believing that the turbine will not be above the skyline (by making the turbine very fuzzy, and pointing the camera towards An Teallach in the background), but this is not true.
The turbine will be plainly visible above the skyline from every point of Mellon Udrigle beach and much of the area around. Please object to this application and save Mellon Udrigle beach from this monstrosity. The reference is 12/04274/ SCRE and comments must be received by 23rd November. You can object directly to Highland Council in writing or at the Service Point in Gairloch. At the time of writing the Highland Council website was not accepting online comments. Tracy McLachlan Visit Loch Ewe
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The Staff look at the whole group of Cadets to see who has achieved distinct improvements in one or more aspects of his/her Cadet service. This year the winner of the Most Improved Cadet 2012 was Cadet Innis Taylor. O.C’s Personality Award 2012. An opportunity to identify and recognise a Cadet who has made his/her presence felt, in the best possible way of course. Who has made the effort, and adds something to the well being of the whole Squadron? The winner was Cadet Fraser Wotherspoon.
REMEMBRANCE WEEKEND For the first time representatives of the Squadron participated in all three local war memorial services. This started with the Poolewe service at 11.00 on Saturday, followed by the Aultbea service on Sunday 11th at 11.00 and then the Gairloch Service at 12.00. In addition some members of Staff and Cadets attended the Help for Heros event on Saturday evening in the Poolewe Hall.
NAVIGATION EXERCISE On Tuesday the 6th November, 14 Cadets, plus Staff, took part in a short navigation exercise. This provided the newer Cadets with the opportunity to put into practice the classroom lessons, practise radio communication skills and general team building. At the end, being Cadets, we had to feed them before sending them off home.
FLYING & 007 A few Cadets will get the opportunity of, hopefully, getting in some light aircraft flying at Inverness airport on Saturday 17th. This will be followed by a visit to the cinema to see the latest 007 Bond movie, ‘Skyfall’ followed once again by the need to feed them before away home. Next item on the horizon is Slot Car racing, and no doubt more catering!
For the second year the Fieldcraft Award went to Cadet Craig Whyte.
The Squadron Parades on most Thursday evenings at 18.30 at our HQ behind the Shieling Restaurant, Gairloch. Phone 712 687. Contact can also be made out of hours on 731 013 or 712 216.
The Award for Best Parade & Events Attendance went to Cadet Sgt. Ian Paul. Best New Cadet 2012 goes to one, in this case two, Cadets who have made consistently good progress in their first twelve months with the Squadron. This year two girls, who joined together, are the winners: Cadets Deborah Connop from Aultbea and Rosie MacKenzie from South Erradale. Cpl. Adam Blyth accepted the Best Flight Shield, which this year was Harrier. Cadet Sgt Ian Paul won the Best Overall Cadet 2012 award, closely followed by runner up Sgt. Keith Robertson, a reverse of last year. Other presentations made on the night were six BTEC awards in Aviation Studies, a Bronze Duke of Edinburgh badge and two Master Cadet badges, plus the Robot Wars ‘Best Newcomers’ Trophy from earlier in the year. Also at this event the draw of the ‘200 Club’ took place and the £50 prize went to Mrs Amy Paddock of Shropshire. www.gairlochtimes.co.uk
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Al7Anon & Alateen Help for families and friends of problem drinkers. Helpline: 020 7403 0888. E mail: enquiries@al anonuk.org.uk Web Site: www.al anonuk.org.uk
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Alcohol Anonymous for those who have or think they may have a drink problem. Meetings are held weekly in Gairloch. Contact and meeting times: 08457 697 555 (24 hrs.) Companas Outreach A branch of NSF (Scotland) supporting people with experience of mental illness in group and 1 to 1 confidential chat sessions. Mhairi 01599 511 416 / 07713 627 105 Emergency Dental Help 0845 644 2271 DentalHelpLine@hpct.scot.nhs.uk Parentline Helpline for parents under stress. Central office manned from 9am–6pm. Answerphone out with office hours. 01702 559 900.
Clean and cut Grass cutting ; Hedge cutting ; Weeding Trees topped or felled Landscaping Paths ; Patios ; Fencing ; Drainage Odd jobs Logs for sale Phone Chris on 07786 438369 or 01445 771324 If no answer please leave a message
Prayer7line If you need prayer 01445 771 225 Rape & Abuse Line RAL 0808 800 0123 answered by women 0808 800 0122 answered by men. 24 hour answerphone. Ross7shire Woman’s Aid Outreach Service confidential advice for women who are experiencing, or have experienced, domestic abuse. Support worker can be available in your area. For advice or to see a support worker. 01349 863 568 / 07715 532 979 Samaritans 66 Tomnahurich St. Inverness. 01463 713 456 or 08457 909 090 charged at local rate. All branches offer 24 hour service. SSAFA Forces Help 01381 620 674 Terrence Higgins Trust the HIV & sexual health charity for life – 34 Waterloo Place, Inverness IV1 1NB. Mon–Fri 9.30–12.30 & 13.30–16.30. Free Testing Clinic Tuesday 17.00–19.00. 01463 711 585 E mail: info.highland@tht.org.uk
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Local Information Air Scouts 1st Wester7Ross Troop Night Thursdays term time 16.30 Age 10 14 Belinda Pollington 01445 781369
Conanvet Gairloch Surgery Times Monday & Thursday from 1 3pm by appointment. (see main advert) 01349 861 203
Air Training Corps 832 SQN Wester Ross Parade Night most Thursdays 18.30–21.30. Age 13plus. 01445 731 013 or 01445 712 687
Flumgummerie Arts based company providing youth theatre, dance classes, education workshops and party sessions. Helen Peat 7 07932 055 502 or flumgummerie@hotmail.co.uk
1st Wester Ross Cub Scouts Meeting at Gairloch Primary School on Thursdays during term time 15.30 to 17.10. Age 7 10. Visiting and new cubs welcome. Mark Cooper 07881 954811 or 01445 712260 Blythswood Collection Times Kinlochewe Church of Scotland 8.30 9.00 Gairloch C. Hall 9.30 10.30 Poolewe Village Hall 10.45 11.00 Aultbea, opp F.C. Manse 11.30 1200 Dundonnell Hotel 12.45 13.00 Bootleggers (Hill7Walking) Hill walks take place on some Saturdays, meeting 9.00 am at the Golf Course Car park. All welcome, no need to book. Dates and hills are notified in the Diary. For further information: Jeremy Fenton 01445 712 663 or jeremy.fenton1@virginmedia.com Caroline Browne School of Dance (Member B.A.T.D.) Highland and Tap dancing lessons, from age 3 upwards. Classes held on Wednesday evenings at Poolewe Hall. Pre school class on Tuesday evening in Gairloch Primary School Hall. Caroline Browne 7 01445 712 319 Councillor Richard Greene Post to: Cllr Richard Greene, 7 Burnside Terrace, Strath, Gairloch, Ross shire IV21 2BY By telephone & answer machine: 01445 712890 Mobile 07775 411282 By email: richard.greene.cllr@highland.gov.uk
Fraser & Fraser Vet Surgery is held every Tuesday in the Community Centre, Gairloch, by appointment only, from 12.30–1.15pm. Please phone the Dingwall surgery to book your appointment before the day of the Gairloch surgery. 01349 863 117 Gairloch Community Car Scheme Covers the whole district from Laide, Melvaig, Poolewe and Gairloch and their outlying areas. Passenger cost 25p per mile. Minimum charge of £1.50 per journey. Contact between 9am 1pm Mon to Fri. 01445 712 867 Gairloch Community Oil Buying Group Save money on domestic heating oil. Now with members from Kinlochewe to Laide. Email gairlochoilgroup@hotmail.co.uk for more information. Gairloch Library You may also renew your loans by phone or online at http:// prism.talis.com/highland/ Opening Hours: Mondays & Fridays
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The Shop at the Pier (formerly Chemi7Store) 7 Pier Road, Gairloch. Normal shop hours: Mon to Sat 9am 5.30pm; Sunday 10am 4pm. 01445 712 700
Gairloch High School. Ross shire, IV21 2BP gairloch.library@highlifehighland.com 01445 712 469 (includes fax)
Clay Pigeon Shooting Club 7 Aultbea Meet Saturdays, 2pm at Mellon Charles. Further information Jane on 01445 731 477
Gairloch Pharmacy Open for dispensing NHS, private and veterinary prescriptions. Other services include emergency contraception, minor ailments and over the counter medication sales. Monday to Friday 09.00 17.30 Saturday 09.00 13.00 The Old Bakery, Strath, Gairloch IV21 2BT. 01445 712840
Community Care Team / Health & Social Services Team Manager Ian Smith 01349 868 700 Occupational Therapy Enquiries for Mobility Aids & Housing Adaptations. 01349 868 700 Social Worker (Part Time) Dyllis MacDonald 01445 712 915 (if worker not available calls will be directed to Dingwall Office) Correspondence for all new referrals for service to be sent to Health & Social Services, 4 Fodderty Way, Dingwall IV15 9XB Emergency out of hours 7 0845 769 7284 Community Hall Bookings If you wish to make use of your community hall facilities these are the numbers for availability and costs: Stephanie Kendall
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Joke Lagerman
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Fiona Brown
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Alison Rushbrooke Poolewe
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Gairloch Slimming Group Anne Crawford 7 iaincrawford6@btinternet.com Hall Bookings 7 St Maelrubha’s Church Hall Michael Somers 01445 731 097 Handy Person Service Need help with small jobs in your home? (Free Service) 01349 884774 Indoor Bowling Club 7 Gairloch Play every Wednesday from 8pm. to 10pm. in Gairloch Community Hall. Open to all over 12 years old, and visitors. Indoor shoes only please, all other equipment provided, and tea and biscuits. Jelly Beans Youth Club (The) Thursdays 6pm 7.30pm during term time, Poolewe Village Hall. For further details contact: Alison Rushbrooke 07900 602765 or Ruth O'Brien 01445 712744
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Local Information cont’d Jog Scotland Thursdays evenings 6pm. Meet at the Leisure Centre (16+). For more information contact: Fiona 01445 712761 or Andy/Margot 01445 712197.
Scottish Country Dance Club Every Thursday at 7.30pm in Gairloch Community Hall. Further information from Elna Lawrie 01445 741274
Lodge Loch Ewe Meetings every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, September to April, at the Masonic Hall Aultbea at 8pm. 01445 712 766
Shipmates (formerly Campaigners) Fiona 01445 731345 (3rd Mates) Susan 01445 731 539. (2nd Mates) Murdo 01445 731 539 (Secondary)
MacLeod Undertakers Enquiries to 01445 781 434. If unattended 07909 946 715
Short Tennis Aultbea Hall. Tuesdays 12.30 1.30pm 01445 712 539
Marine Wildlife In the event of marine mammal or bird strandings contact Ian French Gairloch Marine Wildlife Centre 01445 712 636 / 07742 234 810. Mother & Toddlers 7 Loch Ewe Every Wednesday at 1–2.30pm. in Poolewe Village Hall. All welcome. Mairi 01445 781 360 Mum ‘N Toddlers 7 Gairloch Meet each Monday (except when schools are closed) at Church of Scotland Hall, Gairloch from 1.30–3.00pm. Play and craft for pre school children and their parents. Tea/Coffee. All made welcome. Admission free. Liz 01445 741 718. Northern Constabulary Gairloch Constable Bremner and Constable Chisholm covering the areas between Achnasheen, Torridon and Dundonnell. 0845 600 5703 Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 Planning Advice 7 First time enquiries regarding Planning and Building Standards please call 01349 886608 or visit the Service Point, Ross House, High Street, Dingwall. Pony Club 7 Gairloch Every Saturday at the Trekking Centre. Sessions are 10 12pm, 12 2 pm and 2 4 pm. New Members Welcome. 01445 712 652 Post Office Hours Achnasheen 7 Tues 2pm 4pm Achnasheen Village Hall Torridon 7 Thur 2–4pm Torridon Community Centre Kinlochewe 7 01445 760 252 Mon–Sat 9–11am Gairloch Harbour 7 01445 712 175 Mon–Fri 9am–1pm Sat 9am–12pm Gairloch Strath 7 01445 712 008 9am–1pm; 2–5.30pm Thur 9am–1pm; Sat 9am–12.30pm Poolewe 7 01445 781 240 9am–1pm; 2–5.30pm Wed 9am–1pm; Sat 9am–12.30pm Aultbea 01445 731 209 9am–1pm; 2–5.30pm Fri 9am–1pm; Sat 9am–12.30pm Laide 01445 731 252 9am–5.30pm (except Wed & Sat shop open but P.O. closed) Project Linus Group Meets each Wednesday in Gairloch Church of Scotland church hall from 2 4pm. Please phone Anne Walker Miller for further details. 01445 781 347 Protective Services Weights & Measures, Money advice, Animal health. Trading Standards Call Centre 38 Harbour Road, Inverness. 01463 228 700 / 08456 004 222 Recycling Centre Mon Fri 8am–Noon, 12.30–4pm Saturdays (1st April to 31st October Only) 8am–12.30pm Clach na Bròg, Poolewe Road, Gairloch. 01445 712 096
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Step7It7Up Walks On Mondays at 10.30am for those who want to increase their level of physical activity while meeting people. Mainly walk from Poolewe Hall, but in Aultbea on 1st Monday of month (phone for meeting place) and in Gairloch on 3rd Monday of month (Flowerdale Car Park). Janet 01445 731 095 or Jackie 01445 781411 The Highland Council Service Point & District Registrar for Gairloch. Opening hours Mon Fri 9.30am 1pm. To contact Highland Council call 01349 886 606 (Service Centre Alness). For all Registrations, appointments must be made in advance by calling the above number. Emergency Telephone Numbers Housing Repairs / Homelessness Social Work/Roads Highland Roadline Northern Constabulary HQ Fire Brigade 24hrs Scottish Water Floodline Hydro Electric Freephone Bear A835
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The Pensions Service Advice Surgery 10.30am–12.30pm on the last Wednesday of each month. Drop in or ring to arrange an appointment. Gairloch Service Point. 01592 647 655 The Toybox Children’s Centre Childcare for children aged 3 months 12 years at Toybox. Open Mon–Fri 8.30am–5pm. To book a place or to visit us call the Toybox on 01445 712 362 or email toybox@burach.org.uk Two Lochs Radio Providing local news, information and entertainment on 106 & 106.6 FM and online at 2LR.co.uk. New volunteers always welcome! General contact tel. 01445 712106 (studio) / 712712 (office), email tlr@gairloch.co.uk Send What’s On/ diary information to events@2LR.co.uk Submissions for local news to news@2LR.co.uk Messages for live on air presenters must be sent to studio@2LR.co.uk Westerbus 7 01445 712 255 Yoga Mon Torridon C Hall 10 11.30am Wed Gairloch C Hall 1 2.30pm Sarah Almond (BWY Teacher) 01520 755 781 Yoga Classes Monday evening, Poolewe Hall, 7 8.30pm, Bring your own mat and blanket. More information from Mairi 07763 490995
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Gairloch Tides
November 2012 GMT GMT
SAT 17
02.47 08.36 15.14 21.13
0.8 5.4 0.8 5.0
SAT 24
03.59 10.07 16.05 22.31
4.5 1.7 4.6 1.5
SUN 18
03.35 09.32 16.06 22.17
1.0 5.1 0.9 4.7
SUN 25
04.40 10.56 16.47 23.14
4.7 1.5 4.7 1.4
MON 19
04.27 10.36 17.03 23.27
1.4 4.9 1.3 4.5
MON 26
05.15 11.38 17.24 23.51
4.7 1.4 4.8 1.3
05.27 11.46 18.08
1.6 4.7 1.5
05.46 12.17 17.58
4.9 1.3 4.8
WED 21
00.41 06.37 13.00 19.21
4.3 1.8 4.5 1.6
WED 28
00.26 06.16 12.52 18.31
1.2 5.0 1.2 4.9
THU 22
01.59 07.55 14.12 20.36
4.2 1.9 4.5 1.6
THU 29
0100 06.44 13.26 19.04
1.2 5.0 1.1 4.9
FRI 23
03.06 09.07 15.15 21.40
4.3 1.8 4.5 1.6
FRI 30
01.32 07.13 13.59 19.37
1.2 5.0 1.2 4.8
TUE 20
Local Markets Poolewe Christmas Market. 1 December, 10.00 to 14.30
TUE 27
Alison Rushbrooke For more information contact; alison@buttonbothy.co.uk Tel: 07900602765 Gairloch Community Markets 7 The GALE Centre 7 10.00 to 15.00 7 GALE 19 26 November. 3, 10, 17, 24 December For further details go to: www.galeactionforum.co.uk
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Aultbea Community Markets 7 Aultbea Village Hall 7 10.00 to 14.30 7 GALE 7 December. For further details go to: www.galeactionforum.co.uk
LIGHT HAULAGE ANYWHERE ANYTIME
Poolewe Local Produce Markets 7 St Maelrubha’s Hall 7 10.00 to 14.30 7 GALE
FOR RATES
13 December.
Call Iain 07751 417129
For further details go to: www.galeactionforum.co.uk www.gairlochtimes.co.uk
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Teak Fire Surround. New condition. 44” H x 54” W Pine Welsh Dresser, 3 drawer, 3 cupboards. 66” H x 51” W x 16” D. Nice condition. 01445 712520
£50 £60
See dates of Local Markets inside back cover. November Sa 17 Car Wash for The Den funds
GISLAVED NORDFROST TYRES X 2, 205/65 X R15, 6mm tread £50 ea onvo 01445 712389 - Sandy Genuine Tempur king size mattress, ‘as new’ condition. aroc King size pine bed with slatted base. aroc Sony 23” LCD television, 7 years old. £50 ono Su 07831 221489 1 Metal Futon Bunk Bed with Single Mattress 2-seater Settee and 1 chair, Fawn with flowers Round pine table and 4 chairs Large Pine Wardrobe with drawer below Manual walking machine 2-drawer TV Corner Unit - dark brown Drop leaf folding table 2 Single bed headboards, 1 red, 1 blue 01445 781469 or 0797 9775656
£50 £50 £50 £50 £20 £15 £15 £15
Vehicles
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Fr
VW Polo Match 1.4 TDI. Aug 2008, 40,000 miles, 1 owner, blue. Tax and MOT due August 2013. Full VW service history. Immaculate. £5,995.00 Sa 07771 863450 (Gairloch) Toyota Avensis T2, Petrol, ‘04 plate, taxed & MOT’d till Aug ‘13. Full service history. Excellent condition. £4,000 ovno 01445 712535 3-Ton Thwaites 4x4 Dumper. Only 360 hours. Everything is next to new. Needs some paint here and there but vgc. 077631 74812
offers Mo
Livestock Blue Cochin Cockerel (2012 hatch) Black Drake with White Bib (2012 hatch) Saxony Cross Drake (2012 hatch) 01445 712389
Tu
£10 ono £8 ono £8 ono Fr
Wanted Puddle plus hut for a young Muscovy duck pair who would like to lay eggs for you next spring. 01445 741223
Gairloch High 1100-1400 School Soup Lunch for The Den funds Gairloch C Hall Noon-1400 Ladies 9 hole Stableford Golf Club 1300 Starbox Christmas Open Badachro House 1230-1700 House Climbing Wall Anniversary Gairloch Leisure 1300-1630 Open Day Centre Ledgowan Christmas Fair Ledgowan Lodge 1100-1600 Hotel Highland Hospice Sale Ocean View 1400-1600 18 Gents Eclectic Golf Club 1000 Wildlife Walk Flowerdale C P 0930 Starbox Christmas Open Badachro House 1300-1600 House 19 Aultbea CC Meeting Aultbea Hall 1930 Tea Dance / Social Afternoon Aultbea Hall 1400-1600 20 Talk - Plants of NE India Poolewe Hall 1930 21 Two Lochs Radio AGM Harbour Lights 1930 Cafe 22 Bookbug Session Gairloch Library 1000 Woodland Crofts Knowledge The GALE Centre 1000-1600 Share Event TBC 23 Aultbea & District Ladies Drumchork Lodge 1330 Afternoon Tea Hotel Christmastide Opening Market Street 1830 Collective, Ullapool 24 Ladies Eclectic Golf Club 1000 Table Top Sale Aultbea Hall 1000-1400 Table Top Sale Gairloch Primary 1100-1300 School Step Dancing Workshop Gairloch C Hall 1400-1600 Youth Service Saturday Night Poolewe Hall Session Emergency First Aid at Work The GALE Centre 1000-1700 WCA St Andrew’s Night Gairloch C Hall 1930 Variety Show 26 Inverasdale Primary School Inverasdale 2000 Comm. Day Meeting School 27 Art Exhibition Grand Opening The GALE Centre 1000-Noon & Coffee Morning Good for Ewe Meeting Inverasdale 1930 School Barefoot Books Poolewe Hall 1930 30 TOFF Myrtle Bank Hotel 1030-1600 Christmas Tree festival begins The GALE Centre 1600 - Switching on the lights Bees & Beer Club Meeting Old Inn 1930 Whist Drive Gairloch C Hall 1930 Annexe
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