November Newsletter out now! | 20 November 2023 | Stratherrick & Foyers Community Trust

November Newsletter out now!

Monday, 20 November 2023

The November Newsletter is out now! You can read all about it here. This month it contains the SFCT annual report and more. Remember the AGM will be held on Wednesday 29th November 2023 at The Wildside Centre! Everyone is welcome! If you have any questions please email Tony at

tony-ceo@sfctrust.org.uk.

2023: December (3 stories); 1 December FIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY
FIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY It felt like Autumn is well and truly behind us but if you’d like a reminder here’s our photography competition entries Autumn ...; 1 December Autumn Photography Competition Winners!
Thank you to everyone that took the time to send us your photos! We had the most entries we have ever had and it has made us excited for the Winter Compet...; 1 December Winter Photography Competition!
SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS NOW FOR WINTER! Think Christmas/ Snow/ Animals/ Lochs and Landscapes! As long as it is in our community you are in with a chanc...; November (34 stories); 30 November Catriona Fraser becomes Chair of Trust at AGM night
After last nights Stratherrick and Foyers Community Trust Annual General Meeting at the Wildside Centre (on 29th November) Catriona Fraser became Chair of the Trust and M...; 29 November Community Christmas Lunch
Are you getting in the festive spirit? Do you fancy a Christmas Lunch? Well if so why not book yourself some tickets for the Community Christmas L...; 28 November Postponed! Open Boot Produce Day
Open Boot Produce Day will not take place next Wednesday morning as Jane and her fabulous produce will be at Winter Wonderland on Friday and Saturday from 4-8pm! Tw...; 28 November AGM TOMORROW
The AGM will take place at The Wildside Centre tomorrow night at 7:30pm. We hope to see some of you there!; 28 November Pulse Survey Results 2023
THE PULSE SURVEY The Pulse Survey is conducted every 12 months and is to assess the impact work volunteers do across the Stratherrick and Foyers area on behalf of...; 28 November JOB OPPORTUNITY!
Stratherrick Primary School is advertising for an Early Years Practitioner. Could you be the perfect fit? Job Description Post Title: Early Yea...; 28 November Sunday Social at the Polycrub, Whitebridge.
We just wanted to let you know that the community growing group is starting up in January 2024 for a Sunday Social! It goes without saying that you may need to p...; 26 November Bookings are now CLOSED for Santa's Grotto 2023!
Bookings for Winter Wonderland's 2023 Santa's Grotto are now closed! Thank you to everyone who has booked in and we hope you have the most fantastic time me...; 24 November Give your view on the community fireworks
Please help the community groups and Trust to improve the fireworks year on year. If you attended the community run fireworks at Foyers what did you think abou...; 24 November 6.6 THINGS FOR A FRIDAY
6.6 - PULSE SURVEY RESULTS ARE IN The Pulse Survey results are in. Thank you so much to those members of the community who took the time to do the survey. ...; 22 November REINDEER ARE COMING TO WINTER WONDERLAND!!
We are super excited to announce that the Cairngorm Reindeer are visiting Winter Wonderland on FRIDAY the 8th of December ONLY from 4-8pm! We cannot contain our exci...; 21 November Correction - The Knockie Trust
SFCT would like to clarify that the Knockie Trust Fund is a charitable fund, rather than a registered Charity. The Knockie Fund Trustees apologise for the misleading word...; 21 November PULSE SURVEY ENDS TODAY!!
The Pulse Survey ends TODAY, the 21st of November! We are taking the pulse of the community via our third 'Taking The Pulse' survey and will benchmark the...; 20 November Foyers Bay - the next stage of site improvements
Over the summer, we have been progressing with work at Foyers Bay. In May we carried out some site clearance works, including improving boat access to the loch.&nbs...; 20 November November Newsletter out now!
The November Newsletter is out now! You can read all about it here. This month it contains the SFCT annual report and more. Remember the AGM w...; 20 November Refreshments at Winter Wonderland 2023!
Refreshments! We will have teas, coffees and HOT CHOCOLATE! As well as some savoury treats to keep us all fed over dinner time and this year, for the first time we will h...; 19 November 1 week left to book your slot!
1 week until booking’s close for Santa’s Grotto so the elves can crack on and prepare for your arrival! Book your slot now! Book here...; 17 November FIVE ST ANDREWS THINGS FOR A FRIDAY
FIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY PULSE SURVEY – TIME IS RUNNING OUT… You have until midnight 21st November to fill our the Stratherrick and Foyers Community Tr...; 16 November Cookery Demonstration CANCELLED
Unfortunately, due to lack of interest, the upcoming Cookery Demonstration at Stratherrick Public Hall on the 25th of November has regrettably been cancelled. We will kee...; 15 November St Andrews Day Ceilidh!
Stratherrick Primary School & Nursery Parent Council is hosting something that will bring the community together this year! They are holding a St Andr...; 15 November Winter Wonderland 2023!
Introducing our Market Traders! We have a fantastic range of stall holders again this year, ranging from Christmas crafts to pottery to wreaths and more!! Jo...; 12 November Why be a Trust Director?
It’s a fantastic way to be involved in the future of our community. Make decisions, award grants, progress projects …. and everything else that our com...; 10 November Foyers Community Fireworks
There was a spectacular show this year at the Foyers Community Fireworks on Saturday 4th November at the Loch Ness Shores Camping and Caravanning Club site. All across Sc...; 10 November Lest we forget 5 Things For A Friday
5 THINGS FOR A FRIDAY THE PULSE SURVEY Thanks to everyone who has already filled out the Pulse Survey, which was developed with the Scottish Community Developme...; 10 November 4 weeks to go!
Can you believe it? We can't! 4 weeks to go until this year's Winter Wonderland! Keep an eye on lots of activity on the website and on the Facebook page in the ne...; 9 November A SPECTACULAR SIGHT!
This morning members of the Knitting & Crochet group dressed the War Memorial with over 3300 hand knitted and crocheted poppies. The poppies fall from the top of t...; 9 November Notice of Annual General Meeting
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING STRATHERRICK AND FOYERS COMMUNITY TRUST LIMITED (“the Company”) (Company number SC270423) ...; 9 November Walk the Walk!
Another fabulous walk brought to us by the Pathways Group! This time the walk is from Wester Aberchalder through to Garthbeg. Lets us know if you take on any o...; 6 November Baby Boom at the Wildside Centre!
Wildside Baby and Toddler Group have had a fantastic year and with a few new families moving into the area so we are growing in numbers which is great! A big thank you to...; 5 November REMEMBER REMEMBER TO TAKE THE STRATHERRICK AND FOYERS COMMUNITY PULSE SURVEY
From today (5th November) until the 21st of November we are taking the pulse of the community via our third 'Taking The Pulse' survey and will benchmark the resul...; 3 November Remember, Remember 5 Things For A Friday
REMEMBER REMEMBER FIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY PLACE PLAN NEXT STEPS This week we engaged with the local authority on next steps for the Community Action Plan and Place...; 2 November New Community Van!
Have you seen this mystery white van? Stratherrick and Foyers Community Trust has taken delivery of our new community van. The plan is to use it around Strat...; 1 November Strathnairn Seafoods - Fish Van
TOMORROW - 11am - Stratherrick Public Hall - (Gorthleck, Car Park) This is the final chance, if you wish for David Still of Strathnairn Seafoods (our local f...; 1 November Santa's Grotto Bookings are LIVE!
It is with great excitement that we can say Santa's Grotto bookings for Winter Wonderland 2023 is live!! You can book your slot HERE! Simply ...; October (23 stories); 27 October FIVE SPOOKY THINGS FOR A FRIDAY
FIREWORKS AT FOYERS It’s Halloween Week – and, more importantly, Fireworks Week next week. Details of the event in Foyers are here Foyers Fireworks c...; 26 October Errogie Church planning goes through!
Yesterday afternoon we received notification from the Highland Council that we have been granted planning permission for phase 2 of the Errogie Church project, which...; 25 October Fancy a stall at Winter Wonderland?
Do you have any Christmas goodies, food or crafts that you would like to sell? We still have a couple of spaces available for our Christmas Market at Winter Wonderland...; 25 October Open Boot Produce Day! November!
Can you believe it's almost November? Jane from Lyne Mhor Croft will be back on Wednesday 1st November at The Wildside Centre from 11am-12:30pm selling s...; 24 October STRATHERRICK AND FOYERS COMMUNITY SUBMITS HIGHLAND COUNCIL’S FIRST LOCAL PLACE PLAN
Stratherrick and Foyers has become the first community in the Highlands to put in place a Local Place Plan and have it accepted by the Local Authority. That means S...; 24 October Food & Fuel Grant! 1 week to go!
There is only 1 week left until the closing date for applications for this year's food and fuel grant. After unprecedented demand last year this winter SSE ha...; 24 October Foyers Bay Circular North
This month's Walk the Walk from the Pathways Group is the Foyers Bay Circular North! Check it out and give it a go! Foyers Bay Circular N...; 24 October Foyers Fireworks collection set to benefit three charities.
The community fireworks at Foyers is a joint effort between community volunteers, the caravan site and Stratherrick and Foyers Community Trust. ‘It’s the e...; 24 October Are you receiving the twice-yearly community magazines in the post?
Are you new to the area? Are you receiving our twice-yearly magazine? We need to know! We’ve just found out that some residents have not been ge...; 20 October WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE FRIDAY
This week we were asking what does success look like? We have yet to answer that question but there is a series of little wins which I’d like to share this Fr...; 19 October The play area at Wildside moves a step closer
Thanks to input from the younger members of our community and their families during our consultation events earlier this month, we are moving closer to creating a play ar...; 17 October Watch out! Alex is on your tail!
The 2023 River Ness 10k title for male runners over 70 years of age went to Errogie’s Alex Sutherland. Alex stormed home in the M70+ class in just 44 minut...; 17 October Errogie Doors Open Day Success
Thank you to everyone who came along to Errogie Church on Saturday 7th October – it was an excellent turnout (particularly considering the weather), and great to se...; 16 October Mobile library cancelled
Due to the road closure in Gorthleck this week, the mobile library will not be at the Wildside centre this Wednesday. Arrangements have been made for an alternative...; 12 October FIVE THINGS FOR A THURSDAY - 12th Oct
FIVE THINGS FOR A THURSDAY It’s a holiday week for most people. A chance to recharge the batteries. I’m even having a long weekend from Fr...; 12 October Strathnairn Seafoods
TODAY - 11am - Stratherrick Public Hall - (Gorthleck, Car Park) David Still from Strathnairn Seafoods (our local fish van), will now be stopping at Stratherr...; 7 October 'On the road 2024!'
Local Inverness motor dealer Dicksons has committed to meeting the costs of putting twelve young Highland drivers through their tuition and driving tests in 2024. A...; 6 October FIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY 6 Oct
FIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY 6th October As I still have a school age child I am still on ‘school’ time so a flurry of emails around October from some staff as...; 4 October Walk of the month! Inverfarigaig to Foyers, South Loch Ness Trail
For September's walk, the Pathways Group chose a walk on the South Loch Ness Trail! Keep an eye out for what they have in store for October! You can ...; 3 October Stratherrick and Foyers this decade and beyond…….
People living in Stratherrick and Foyers now are in a great position to prepare our community for the coming decades. The developments underway now are the key to u...; 3 October Lochcarron win North 2 League
The North Two League season ends with Lochcarron in top slot on 26 points and Lewis Camanachd a close second on 25. The Strathglass lads called off their last match of...; 2 October Can you help?
The South Loch Ness Heritage Group are looking for a couple of extra volunteers to help them reassemble the mobile pulpit ahead of the Doors open day at Errogie Church on...; 2 October Food and Fuel Grants this winter!
After unprecedented demand last year this winter SSE have agreed for the Stratherrick and Foyers Community Trust to help support local people with food and fuel again. Th...; September (41 stories); 29 September FIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY
COMMUNITY CATCH UP Thanks to everyone who attended the Community Catch Up on Saturday. The exhibition is on in the Wildside to see and will be in Errogie Church ...; 28 September Doors Open Day at Errogie Church
Come and join us at Errogie Church on Saturday 7th October between 10am and 2pm! The Heritage Group will be there to talk about the mobile pulpit, which will be back u...; 27 September Community Catch Up Thanks
Thanks to everyone who came or participated in the Community Catch Up. It was nice to see you all. The exhibition will be on at the Wildside until the 6th Octobe...; 27 September The Autumn Magazine is here!!
The Autumn Magazine has landed! You can view it here. A massive thank you for all the contributions to the magazine, making it possible! Ple...; 27 September SAVE THE DATES!
SAVE THE DATES!!! There is a LOT happening in the coming months! So get a pen and paper and pop these in your diary now! Playpark Consultation - 5th &...; 26 September New Community Fund launched!!
A new community fund has been launched by the Great Glen Energy Co-op to support projects which benefit people living around Loch Ness. The new fund is in two tiers. Comm...; 26 September Can you sponsor Stratherrick PS?
The “Sensational Six” are back, along with a few other amazing pupils (& their equally brilliant/ bemused parents who you might now see trotting out &...; 26 September Playpark Consultation
The Playpark group would like to invite you to come and have a look at the proposed plans for the new play area behind the Wildside Centre. The plans will be availa...; 25 September New stop for the Fish man!
Due to increased demand, David Still of Strathnairn Seafoods (our local fish van), is pleased to share with us that he will now be stopping at Stratherrick Hall car ...; 25 September A WALK IN THE PASS/T
For a belated summer event the Heritage Group on Saturday 30th September will have “A WALK IN THE PASS/T “. Starting at Errogie Corner at 10am we will wal...; 25 September Nail-biting times in Stornoway this Saturday!
Lewis Camanachd are still sitting pretty, if slightly uncomfortably, just one point clear at the top of Shinty’s North Division Two. The black puddings ar...; 22 September Your Shinty roundup from North Division Two
After last Saturday’s Camanachd Cup final at the Bught which saw Kingussie lift the trophy with a single goal against Oban Camanachd, it is back to league business ...; 21 September CATCH UP FOR A THURSDAY
This is our 598th story on this website....amazing! FINELY TUNED CAR? Like a finely tuned eco friendly car the staff team, Trust Board and community volunteers have...; 20 September Check out proposed plan!
The Playpark group would like to invite you to come and have a sneaky peak at the proposed plans for the new play area behind the Wildside Centre. The plans will be...; 18 September Saving the Screen Machine!
Ask the question “What was the first film you saw at the pictures?” and most people can tell you. Even if the film title has been forgotten, the memories of t...; 17 September SSE Community Investment review
The SSE Community Investment review for 2022/23 has been published and is available here to view. Have a read through and look how money has been spent in...; 17 September Visit Urquhart Castle for free on some dates this winter!
Have you ever wanted to visit Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness but found the entrance price just too high? Adult admission is normally £14.50 or £13 if you boo...; 17 September Community Catch Up & Free Lunch!
Stratherrick and Foyers Community will be hosting a Community Catch Up and Free Lunch on Saturday 23rd September from 11am to 2pm in Stratherrick Public Hall, Gorthleck. ...; 15 September FIVE IMPRESSIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY
WORLDWIDE SPINNING Members of the Stratherrick Spin & Chatter group will once again be participating in the Worldwide Spinning In Public Day on Saturday 16th Septe...; 14 September Can you help?
The team at the Baxters @lochnessmarathon are looking for volunteers to join their awesome race crew team at the start line between Fort Augustus and Whitebridge and also...; 14 September Centenary Year of the Sutherland Cup
To celebrate 100 years of the Sutherland Cup, on the 9th of September, the sponsors HIS decided to invite six members of each shinty club that had won it since the 2nd Wo...; 13 September Road Improvements lead to multiple benefits.
Improvements along the B862 have now reached Glebe. Local contractors R.GWorks LTD have been making sure our roads are a good bit safer, especially for pedestrians ...; 13 September Sailing Vessel Grayhound on Loch Ness this week.
Look out on Loch Ness this week (probably Wednesday 13th passing Urquhart Castle and Foyers) as this distinctive boat sails from Inverness to Corpach! Built ...; 13 September Who are we and what do we do?
Hi, I’m Susan, I have recently joined the trust as bookkeeper. I work part-time online, Tuesday to Thursday. I have previously worked as an accounts assistant in a ...; 12 September Still ‘all to play for’ by Lochcarron after Boleskine Match
Saturday’s match against Boleskine at Inverarnie saw visitors Strathcarron winning by an impressive 5 – 0 over the locals. The score line wasn&rs...; 11 September Community Catch Up & Free Lunch!
Save the date! Stratherrick and Foyers Community will be hosting a Community Catch Up and Free Lunch on Saturday 23rd September from 11am to 2pm in Stratherrick Public...; 11 September Working at Elections – an opportunity coming shortly!
Have you ever thought of getting involved at election time by either working at a polling station, helping with the postal votes team or at the main count? ...; 8 September Autumn Photography Competition launches!; 8 September One Thing For A Friday; 6 September The Haven Centre is now open!
The new Haven Centre is open, for all residents across the Highlands The official opening of the Haven Centre near Smithton Primary School, Inverness took place on 29t...; 6 September Community Ladies Social Evening
There have been several requests for an event where the ladies of the Strath could get together to mix and mingle, meet and make friends and enjoy an evening of chat, fun...; 5 September September Date CANCELLED
Unfortunately, due to lack of interest this month's September Bring & Buy sale has been cancelled. Thank you to those who showed interest and came along to ...; 5 September Have you seen a container like this?
An IBC container has gone missing from Foyers Bay, if you can help with its whereabouts can you please email Matt at facilities@sfctrust.org.uk. Thanks!...; 5 September Who are we and what do we do?
Tell us a little bit about yourself? I’m Jillian and have been in my role with SFCT for just over a year. I have recently applied for the PR & Ma...; 5 September Summer Photography Competition Winners Announced!
The winners of our Summer Photography Competition are Sue Fisher and Beatrice Hadwin! Congratulations to you both! Above - Beatrice Hadwin Main Pict...; 5 September It's time to ...Save the Date!
This year's Winter Wonderland will take place on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th December at the Wildside Centre! Would you like to take part in the Christmas Ma...; 4 September Increased activity on our roads this Saturday
Many of you will have seen the yellow signs along the B851 and B862 indicating the presence of cyclists in the community on Saturday 9th September – this is the ann...; 4 September Boleskine’s match this coming Saturday may decide the 2023 League!
The Lochcarron lads have their work cut out if they want to end up at the top of the MOWI North Division 2 this year. Lochcarron was well out in front a few months ...; 4 September Highland Council gets a new Chief Executive
Derek Brown is the new Chief Executive at Highland Council. He was previously Depute Chief Executive at North Lanarkshire with responsibility for community faciliti...; 1 September September Newsletter out now!
The September Newsletter is out and ready to view! You can read it here! A big thank you to all of you who have contributed articles for the ...; 1 September FIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY
5 THINGS FOR A FRIDAY I’m full of the cold – how are you feeling? NEWSLETTER OUT NOW The magazine is being worked on but we’ve done a wee newsl...; August (30 stories); 31 August Would you like FREE donkey manure to help your garden grow?
Great for flower beds, composting, growing produce outdoors/polytunnels & hot beds Bags available for collection Re-use your empty compost/animal feed bags ...; 30 August A WALK IN THE PASS/T
For a belated summer event the Heritage Group on Saturday 30th September will take “A WALK IN THE PASS/T “. Starting at Errogie Corner at 10am ...; 29 August Who are we and what do we do?
Tony’s DNA profile suggests he is 40.6% Scandinavian, 11% Irish/Scots/Welsh and 48.4% English. He’s lived in Scotland for 44 of his 55 years. ...; 29 August SAVE THE DATE!
Open Boot Produce day is BACK! Next Wednesday (6th September) Lyne Mhor Croft will be at The Wildside Centre from 11am-12:30pm selling some of their fabulous...; 29 August Ever fancied Line Dancing?
Line dancing is a fun form of gentle exercise for both the mind and the body. A number of people have asked if we could do line dancing, so we thought we would g...; 28 August North Division 2 Race still nip and tuck!
Lewis Camanachd proudly leads shinty’s MOWI North Division Two after a tense weekend. The islanders have used up 15 ties in this nine-team league and sit with...; 28 August Soup to Go go LIVE!
Calum, our new Marketing Officer has been hard at work since joining the team a few weeks ago now! He has launched our new YouTube Channel which you can f...; 25 August 5 THINGS FOR A FRIDAY
5 THINGS FOR A FRIDAY GET TO THE DOCTORS A few years ago I went to the Doctor with an infected pinky. Having hardly been to the Doctors in my 20’s, 30&r...; 23 August Walk the Walks!
The Pathways group have consistently highlighted fantastic walks for us on our doorstep over the summer and now as we head into Autumn, they are moving to monthly wa...; 22 August STRATHDEARN CUP FINAL – SMITH PARK – SATURDAY 26TH AUGUST 2023
STRATHDEARN CUP FINAL – SMITH PARK – SATURDAY 26TH AUGUST 2023 Big day out for shinty at Smith Park Inverarnie on Saturday 26th August. ...; 22 August Some things you think will never happen, but they do!
The Flying Scotsman is visiting the Strathspey Railway on 16th and 17th September, the Peoples Ford Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia are World Pipe Band Champions 2023 and ...; 21 August Who are we and what do we do?
I’m Fiona and I’m the part-time Finance Officer for the Trust. Having just started recently, I’m still learning but delighted to be involved. ...; 18 August FIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY
FIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY A busy week as everyone starts to come back from holidays… JOB DEADLINE MONDAY Laura is leaving us (sob!) and we are looking for ...; 17 August New lights for The Wildside Centre!
Following feedback from some of our community groups that the lighting at Wildside could be improved, Matt, our Facilities Officer, has been working with Mike from MU Ele...; 17 August Website Improvements!
We are currently working on streamlining and improving the website behind the scenes, so please bear with us over the next couple of weeks and things chang...; 16 August Local lad Ewen flying the flag for shinty!
Glasgow Mid Argyll half/wing forward Ewen Fraser has been a serial winner in his career. The 28-year-old, has collected silverware from the bottom to the top divi...; 16 August BRING & BUY SALE- August!
Thank you to everyone who took part in Saturday’s Bring & Buy sale, whether you were selling or popping in to pick up a bargain. It was a bit of a disappo...; 15 August Who are we and what do we do? Week 5
Tell us about yourself Calum? Hi, I’m Calum, the new Marketing Officer at SFCT. I am resident within the Gorthleck area of the Strath, a place I hav...; 14 August This weeks Shinty update!
Lochcarron and Lewis stay neck and neck in shinty’s North Division Two. By Caman McCash, our Shinty Correspondent A tense Saturday saw Lewis Camanac...; 11 August FIVE FUNDING THINGS FOR A FRIDAY
FIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY BRING AND BUY SALE This weekend there is a bring and buy sale at the Wildside Centre so you can recycle your items and pick up a bargain.&n...; 9 August Nail Artist in our Community!
Boleskine Comminuty Care have arranged a day of nail appointments at the Hub in Lower Foyers on Tuesday the 15th August between 12 and 6pm. This is an exciting oppe...; 9 August Lewis Lads Lead the League
Yes, Lewis Camanachd emerge from this weekend’s fixtures in top spot in Shinty’s North Division Two for the first time! Everyone involved in shin...; 9 August Trust Administrator Vacancy
An exciting job opportunity has arisen within SFCT. The role of Trust Administrator is to support the work of Stratherrick and Foyers Community Trust through e...; 8 August 2 weeks until Autumn Magazine Deadline!
Do you have an upcoming event you would like to share? Do you want to update the community on what your group has been up to and what you are planning for the futur...; 8 August Highland Dance Classes available to book!
After a very successful first 10-week block of Highland Dance classes at The Wildside Centre before the summer holidays, funding has been secured from the Community Counc...; 8 August Who are we and what do we do? Week 4
Hello! I am Robbie Burn and I have been appointed as Project Officer for the Community Action Plan (CAP). I am a military veteran, having served in the 9th/1...; 7 August BRING & BUY SALE!
It's that time of the month again and we are running the 3rd Bring & Buy sale of the summer at The Wildside Centre. Head along between 10am-12 noon on ...; 5 August Walk our Walks - Week 6
It's week 6 from the Pathways Group and this week they are taking you on a circular walk kicking off from Foyers Stores car park. Check it out and give it ...; 3 August FIVE THINGS FOR A THURSDAY
I'm preparing to take a long weekend away so here is your early news in Five Things For A Thursday WELCOME NEW STAFF Hello to Calum Martin who will job share al...; 1 August Who are we and what do we do?
Tell us about yourself Matt? When I left school, I worked as a builder. After a brief period leading an alternative lifestyle I started fitting computer networks...; July (23 stories); 31 July Come and support our Highland Dancers.. at Moy Country Fair!
Going from a (Bag!) pipe dream to be able to have a local, regular, professionally led and affordable dance classes for our families, gaining support from Stratherri...; 31 July Weave a willow fish!
Baskets have been made for thousands of years out of natural materials. Only our modern world has reduced the importance of baskets in day to day life. It is an...; 30 July It's all go on the croft for the Leodsachs – and in North Division Two as well.
There is no stopping Lewis Camanachd’s winning streak in MOWI North Division 2. Another confident win last Saturday saw the islanders take two points from Loc...; 28 July Walk our Walks - Week 5!
Something for the weekend? Walk our Walks week 5! Another great walk from the Pathways Group, this one is the Foyers circular including upper falls. ...; 28 July FIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY
FIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY We are still in the grip of the summer holidays but things are ticking over. STAFF I hope to announce our new Marketing and PR Officer (...; 27 July Play area planning approved!
On Wednesday we received the good news that the play are proposed for behind The Wildside Centre had been given approval by Highland Council planning! We will now w...; 25 July Autumn Magazine Deadline!
This year is flying by and it’s now time to think about submissions to the Autumn magazine! We need you! Do you have an upcoming event...; 25 July Who we are and what we do!
Tell us a little bit about yourself? I’m Caroline, and I am the Project Co-ordinator for the Trust. I’ve been in the role a little over 2 years now, ...; 21 July Walk our Walks- Week 4!
Welcome to week 4 of our highlighted walks from the Pathways Group. This one is no doubt a well travelled and well known circular route that picks up an easy...; 20 July BRING & BUY SALE
Have you booked your spot for the next Bring & Buy sale on Saturday the 12th of August at The Wildside Centre? This will be the 3rd Bring & Buy sale he...; 20 July Mobile Library-Updated times and locations!
Have you popped along to check out the mobile Library? Mark our local Library man carries a range of crime fiction books, as well as non-crime and ...; 19 July Reminder
A reminder that the Highland Gathering scheduled for this Saturday has been cancelled. The event will not go ahead this year after the sudden death was annou...; 18 July Errogie Church 1st Phase almost complete!
Work on the first phase at Errogie Church is almost complete, with the contractors leaving the site last month. Matt, our Facilities Manager, has been busy putting ...; 18 July Who are we and what do we do?
First up we have Steven Watson, our Community Liaison Officer who has worked with SFCT for 8 years now! Let's find out a bit more about him and what he does for...; 14 July WALK OUR WALKS - Week 3!
This week the Pathways Group have highlighted a longer walk which takes in the grandeur of Loch Ness, a remarkable body of water of 23 miles long, depth of 755 feet and a...; 10 July THANK YOU!
Saturday’s Bring and Buy Sale was much better attended than the first one in June which was great to see! Thank you again to all the traders and to those of y...; 8 July Bring & Buy TODAY!
Suns out! The 2nd Bring & Buy Sale is taking place at The Wildside Centre today! There are lots of exciting treasures amongst it all! Pop alon...; 7 July Walk our Walks - Week 2
Today we would like to share the second highlighted walk from our Pathways Group. Tor an Tuill Circular Pathway is an easy and accessible trail with parking at the For...; 6 July Highland Gathering Announcement
Out of respect to the Johnston family and all at Corriegarth Estate at this very difficult time, the decision has been taken not to hold the Highland Gathering on Sa...; 6 July Highland Gathering Update
In light of Tuesday’s tragic news, we are in discussion about the upcoming Highland Gathering, a statement will be released later today. You may receiv...; 4 July Local Produce Day
It's that time of the month again where Jane from Lyne Mhor Croft heads to The Wildside Centre to sell her fabulous local produce straight from the cro...; 4 July Fancy volunteering?
Do you some spare time on the 22nd of July or before? Can you volunteer at The Highland Gathering? There are some great jobs that we would love some supp...; 4 July The Countdown continues!
The Countdown is on! With less than 3 weeks to go let’s focus on Food and Drink!  We all want to know what food and drink is available at Th...; June (29 stories); 30 June FIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY
FIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY SUMMER HOLIDAYS! This will be my last Five Things for a few weeks as I’m taking a holiday. Normal service will be resumed after...; 30 June Walk our Walks!
The Pathways Group have cherry picked some of the best walks you can take on this summer in our community! They have been hard at work collating our community paths...; 29 June The Highland Gathering Newsletter is here!
The Highland Gathering June/July Newsletter is here! It includes everything you need to know to plan for the day! Including: -Main Ring Sch...; 27 June We have space for two more enthusiastic individuals to join our team!
Would you like to work at the Highland Gathering? We are looking for a couple of people to work during the Highland Gathering to help support the event. ...; 27 June THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!
With just under 4 weeks to go to the 2nd annual Highland Gathering at Corriegarth Estate things are well under way! From organising the arrival of the marquees, toil...; 27 June OUR NEXT BRING & BUY SALE!
Our second Bring & Buy Sale will kick off on Saturday the 8th of July at The Wildside Centre from 10am-1pm! We now have 8 confirmed traders att...; 27 June Open Shoot Success!
We had an amazing day at our Open Shoot, lots of entries and fabulous weather too. Thank you to all that came along and for the donations to the raffle and the home bakin...; 26 June FOYERS BAY PROGRESS!
EXCITING NEWS! Work has commenced to improve the current slipway down at Foyers Bay this morning and this work will be ongoing for at least the next 3 days. &nbs...; 23 June FIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY
THE TOILETS ARE OPEN Read the news Falls of Foyers toilet and motorhome waste facilities project opens | 20 June 2023 | Stratherrick & Foyers Community Trust (s...; 23 June We need you! Job vacancies!
We still have 2 fantastic job opportunitues available to apply for! Stratherrick and Foyers require a Marketing and PR Officer for 10 hours a week with skill...; 23 June Highland dancing fun!!
The beginner Highland dance classes at the Wilside Centre are proving very successful, with performances from our local dancers taking place at next month's High...; 20 June Falls of Foyers toilet and motorhome waste facilities project opens
Falls of Foyers new public toilets and motorhome waste facilities were officially opened on Friday 16 June 2023 with the Stratherrick and Foyers Community Council and Tru...; 20 June Fancy trying something new?
Head along to Torness and try something new this Saturday! It is always a fun day out and give clay pigeon shooting a go!; 20 June Local Place Plan Update
The Community Council agreed at its meeting on 30th May to submit the Local Place Plan to the Highland Council for registration - to become possibly the first ever Local ...; 18 June Launch of Stronelairg & Dunmaglass Wind Farms Scholarship Fund
New Scholarship Fund Opens for Applications Stronelairg & Dunmaglass Wind Farms are pleased to announce the launch of a new Scholarship Fund to support y...; 16 June 501 STORIES FOR A FRIDAY
FIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY JOB WEEK - it's a Job Week Five Things For A Friday - and our 501st 'story' on this website! Don't forget if you have local...; 15 June We are on Malcolm’s Bucket List!
For many locals in Stratherrick and Foyers the Loch Ness Marathon and Etape Loch Ness are highlights of the year. Committed volunteers from all over the area get a ...; 14 June MOBILE LIBRARY NEWS!
Great news, the mobile library is coming to Errogie & Foyers! Mark is visiting these locations on the 20th of June, 18th of July and the 15th o...; 13 June Wildflower Meadow Event
The Boleskine House Foundation will be opening the doors to the estate for a wonderful volunteer day on Saturday 24 June 2023 to people of all ages to help us maintain ou...; 13 June BRING & BUY SALE- You said we did!
We have made some exciting changes to the next Bring & Buy sale based on your feedback on the 8th of July at the Wildside Centre! *The event is now FREE ...; 12 June Our first Bring & Buy
Thank you to everyone who came along to support the first Bring & Buy sale on Saturday at the Wildside Centre! It was a scorging hot day and lovely to see every...; 9 June FRIDAY END OF SCHOOL REPORT
FRIDAY END OF TERM REPORT SCHOOL TALK This week I did a talk at Foyers Primary School and had a fabulous time being asked questions from the school children and let...; 7 June Feeling Competitive?
It's starting to get exciting! 44 days until the 2nd Annual Highland Gathering at Corriegarth Estate and the Adults and Kids races have been announced! Ma...; 6 June Can you help deliver the Community Action Plan?
Stratherrick and Foyers Community Trust are at an exciting time of development with several legacy projects expected to be delivered by the community for the community an...; 6 June JOB OPPORTUNITY!
A three year Marketing & PR Officer role has become available within Stratherick & Foyers Community Trust thanks to a grant from the Scottish Government Strengthe...; 6 June *SUMMER PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION*
After the success of the first Spring photography competition, we are launching the SUMMER competition! Deadline isn't until the 31st August 2023 but ...; 5 June *5 DAYS TO GO*
Only 5 days to go until our first Bring & Buy Sale at the Wildside Centre this SATURDAY! Pop along and shop local, pick up a bargain and support local traders! Let...; 2 June FIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY
This morning I spent two hours before 9am writing a Five Things For A Friday and then it disappeared! I will come back to that next week... Catch up with some lates...; 2 June And the WINNERS are....
ANNOUNCEMENT! Thank you to everyone who entered the first photography competition of 2023! We now have a great selection of Spring photos to add to our collectio...; May (25 stories); 30 May Fancy a local job?
There are still 3 fantastic job oppertunites available currently within Stratherrick & Foyers Community Trust! Would you be interested in any of the roles below...; 30 May LEAF Open Farm Sunday
LEAF Open Farm Sunday, 11th June 2023! Don't miss out on the opportunity to visit a farm and hear first hand from a farmer about where your food is produced, what ...; 30 May Gorthleck House Gardens Open Days
Fancy a beautiful stroll in one of the most fabulous gardens in our community. Well Gorthleck House have opened their gates once again to the public from Friday 26t...; 30 May 30 Days WILD!
Fancy something fun and different for your family this June? Then sign up for your FREE 30 days wild pack from the Wildlife Trust and get outsid...; 30 May Proposed play area at Wildside goes to planning!
Last week we submitted our planning application for a new play area behind The Wildside Centre to the Highland Council. Thank you to everyone who has been involved ...; 29 May Foyers Bay Slipway planning approved!
Earlier this month we received notification that the Highland Council has approved our planning application for the new slipway at Foyers Bay. We are now liaising w...; 26 May FIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY
CAR BOOT SALE There are spaces left for the car boot sale at the Wildside on Saturday 10th June from 10am to 2pm. Spaces are free for the first one and we aim to...; 25 May Deadline Extended!
We are still looking for enthusiastic individuals to join the team for the Highland Gathering - if you are looking for work over the summer holidays please get in touch! ...; 25 May SUNDAY'S WORK DAY CANCELLED
Please be aware that there will be no work day this Sunday. Thank you to everyone who came along last week - and please keep an eye out in all the usual places for ...; 19 May FIVE JOBS FOR A FRIDAY
FIVE JOBS FOR A FRIDAY FINANCE OFFICER AND BOOKKEEPER Details of these two roles here MARKETING & PR OFFICER AND COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN PROJECT OFF...; 18 May Would you like to become a childminder?
The Scottish Childminding Association are currently running a recruitment campaign targetting Stratherrick and Foyers! The campaign offers an excellent package...; 18 May Support our mobile library!
Did you know that the mobile library visits Errogie and Foyers as well as Whitebridge? The next visits to Errogie and Foyers are on Tuesday 23rd May, and then the v...; 17 May Job Vacancies
Stratherrick & Foyers require a Marketing and PR Officer for 10 hours a week with skills in audio/visual communication.  This will provide a resource and as...; 12 May FIVE PLANS FOR A FRIDAY
This week all the documents you need to read about the future of Stratherrick and Foyers following two years of consultation. It can be hard to keep track so we tho...; 10 May Paths & Access Group UPDATE
The Paths & Access Group was set up a year ago to complete a full audit of all local paths including information on who uses them, level of footfall and on whose land...; 9 May Job Opportunity- Finance Officer & Bookkeeper
The success of The Trust depends, not only on its ability to negotiate Community benefit deals, provide grants and finance legacy projects etc., but also on whether or no...; 9 May A SEA LIFE ADVENTURE!
The children at Stratherrick and Foyers Primary Schools would like to thank the Trust for funding their trip to the Sea Life Centre at Loch Lomond. They had a fantastic t...; 9 May JOIN THE HIGHLAND GATHERING SUMMER TEAM
The Highland Gathering 2022 was a big success and we are expecting an even bigger turn out for 2023. We are looking for a team of people to work during the Highland...; 9 May After school childcare survey deadline!
Have you completed the childcare survey for potential after school childcare at Stratherrick Primary School from the end of the school day until 6pm? Coul...; 8 May BRING AND BUY SALES!
The Trust intends to run a car boot / local produce / table top sale every second Saturday from 10am to 2pm during June, July, August and September. The dates ...; 5 May FIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY
5 things for a Friday Bank holiday Monday, another coronation themed bank holiday this Monday and a bank holiday at the end of May. Four day weeks – but no...; 5 May May Special newsletter out now!
The May Special newsletter is out now! This is an edition dedicated to a BIG question for the community. Your answer will reverberate down the generations. It is a ...; 3 May Fancy a work party?
The Community Growing Project has a work party planned at the Wildside Centre on the 21st and 28th of May from 10am! It is planned as a drop-in day to com...; 2 May Did you know?
There are many updates that go out every day, week and month to keep you as up to date as possible with what the Trust is up to and other things in the wider community. ...; 1 May PLANS FOR PHASE 2!
As we updated you in the recent community magazine the Errogie Church project is progressing, and we are pleased to be able to share the plans for phase 2 with you, which...; April (34 stories); 28 April 5 THINGS FOR A FRIDAY
FIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY My father passed away a year ago tomorrow. He wasn’t ‘community’ minded, spending time as an unpaid carer to my mother...; 27 April Market Stall Availability!
Are you a local crafter or business with products you would like to sell? This year’s event is on the 22nd July at Corriegarth Estate, and we still have a cou...; 27 April A NICE SURPRISE!
It was lovely to find an incredibly creative card at The Wildside Centre today. A thank you from the children of Stratherrick Primary School who took the time ...; 27 April Mobile library at Wildside next week
The next mobile library visit to Whitebridge will be on Wednesday 3rd May at the Wildside Centre. Please reserve your books online via the Highlife Highland ap...; 26 April Draft Local Place Plan Feedback!
The draft Local Place Plan has been available for comment online and in various places in the area during March and April. At the time of the magazine going to...; 25 April POP IN FOR A CHAT!
Are you suffering from a chronic illness on a daily basis and want to catch up with some like minded people? Do you like coffee and cake? Well how about poppi...; 23 April Silverware still a prospect for Boleskine Camanachd
Silverware still a prospect as Boleskine Camanachd progress in the Single Team Club and Sutherland Cup Competitions. A 5 goal to nil result against...; 21 April Community Growing Programme- Next Meeting
The next meeting for the Community Growing Programme will be on Tuesday 25th April at 5pm at the Wildside Centre Polycrub. All welcome to pop along and have a chat ...; 21 April SUN IS SHINING FIVE THINGS
FIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY HIGHLAND DANCING One of the things that came out of the Highland Gathering last year was the idea to support a Highland Dancing Class &ndas...; 19 April SPRING PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION!
Our Spring Photography Competition has launched! Each season we will be doing a competition to encourage locals to submit their best photos from around the com...; 19 April HIGHLAND DANCING CLASSES KICKS OFF!
The first beginner Highland Dance class kicked off last night with great success! 13 very keen local youngsters lapped up the exciting environment and started basic...; 18 April Primrose Focus by Cllr David Fraser
David Fraser from Drumnadrochit has been one of the Councillors representing the Aird and Loch Ness Ward on Highland Council since 2021. For the past nin...; 18 April New bin for waste collections from Spring 2024
Highland Council has announced that households in Stratherrick and Foyers will be getting an additional grey-coloured bin in the next twelve months. There will be l...; 18 April Student and Training Grants from the Trust
Stratherrick and Foyers Community Trust has been awarding grants to local people who are studying for a qualification which will help them advance in life. With tra...; 12 April Energy Schemes in the area
There are already many energy schemes in the area that are up and running, from windfarms to hydroelectric schemes. We are working on a map to show everyone where th...; 12 April Mid Week Things
I've got a birthday coming up - its not a significant birthday, more of a mid decade birthday - so I'm taking a few days off. Do no Five Things For A Friday...; 12 April Join the Community Liaison Group
The Stratherrick and Foyers Community Liaison Group are looking for members interested in developing the Sports and Facilities project at Riverside Field, in part or in i...; 11 April FALLS OF FOYERS TASK DAY
Falls of Foyers Task Day Friday 14th April 10:30am-1pm • Help us clear old unsightly tree guards from the site and cut back encroaching vegetation on the path to ...; 11 April STRATHERRICK CLAY TARGET CLUB
Stratherrick Gun Club was founded in the 1890’s and was originally called Stratherrick Glass Ball Club. It has been located at various sites over the years bu...; 10 April 1 Week to go!
Follow the link below to the Community Action Plan Website to view the Draft Local Place Plan! Give your reactions to it! The deadline for feedback is the 1...; 9 April ETAPE 2023
The Etape Loch Ness is the closed road cycle sportive following the 66-mile route around Loch Ness starting and finishing in Inverness. We would like to thank all the loc...; 8 April 50 YEARS OF COMMUNITY COUNCILS
2023 marks the 50th year of Community Councils. This should also mark 50 years of amazing volunteer effort since the first cohort of community councillors were elected to...; 7 April BROADBAND
Cromarty Firth Wireless Networks Ltd is one of the few Wireless ISPs in the Highlands. Our extensive network covers from Tain down to Stratherrick, with over 1,500 subscr...; 7 April CHILDCARE IN OUR COMMUNITY
One of the many aspirations that came from the Community Action Plan was to address the lack of any childcare options in the area and in turn, attract young families to t...; 6 April Three Things For A Thursday
It’s the long Easter weekend so no Five Things for a Friday but three things for a Thursday. WEBSITE Do keep checking the website for regular news stories her...; 6 April Teanta mòr for the Summer Gathering at Corriegarth
After last year’s busy Highland Gathering at Corriegarth, the Trust directors and staff have been busy making plans for the July 2023 event at the same venue. ...; 6 April Spring update from SOSA 2019
Now, just in case some of you aren’t aware, SOSA2019 is a local community organisation, formed three and half years ago, with the objective of offering opportunitie...; 5 April PROJECT COMPLETE!
The Foyers public toilets are here and ready to go! A celebration indeed! It has been a long time coming but a very successful collaboration project between the Str...; 5 April Heritage talk audiences top 100!
Stratherrick Public Hall was busy for two shows last week when Alister Chisholm presented the recordings of his late father’s memories to attentive audiences keen t...; 5 April FIRA Youth Club-Update
Friends of the Inverness Royal Academy (FIRA) is the local youth group in Stratherrick and Foyers and we run a youth club and activities that are open to any young person...; 5 April Wildside Baby & Toddler Group
The Wildside baby and toddler group have successfully secured funding from SFCT to kick start 2023. We have booked a messy-ness session for the 1st of July for all ...; 4 April SPRING MAGAZINE FEEDBACK!
We hope you received the Spring edition of the magazine, whether you read it online or via post. We are really keen to know your thoughts. What do you love, w...; 4 April BUS TIMETABLES LIVE ON WEBSITE!
Do you know our current bus time tables? It can be a little confusing sometimes and hard to find! So we have uploaded them here so you can always...; 4 April SUTHERLAND CUP
Boleskine Camanachd has progressed to round 2 of the Sutherland Cup with a 5-3 win over Aberdeen University at Farr on April 1st. The Sir William Sutherland ...; March (30 stories); 31 March SUCCESS CELEBRATED ON FIVE THINGS
FIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY This week the Chair of the Trust and myself did a talk on the work our community in Stratherrick and Foyers. It was good to step back an...; 29 March ACHIEVEMENTS GALORE!
Over 20 folk braved a dark dreich evening to share successes of what the community has achieved over the last couple of years. Far from being self-congratulatory, it was ...; 28 March FIRE SAFETY
We want the public to know: We need people to join Scotland’s fight against fire and help us protect our communities. Deliberate fire-setting is an offence;...; 28 March THE PATHS & ACCESS GROUP NEEDS YOU!
The Paths & Access steering group of the Trust are looking for a couple of interested people to take an active part in the group, ideally with a good knowledge of our...; 28 March WHAT A VIEW!
The second polycrub in Inverfarigaig is assembled and ready to go and what a view! Keep an eye out on the next steps in the community growing project! ...; 28 March Community Get Together and Place Plan
TONIGHT at The Wildside Centre from 8pm to 9pm, the Stratherrick and Foyers Community are getting together for a chance to share community group successes over ...; 27 March Half-Swing Podcast
Each week the Camanachd have a shinty podcast - last week Boleskine got a mention as well as an interview with Catriona Fraser. Shinty Podcast; 25 March Let's Spring Forward!
Remember to change your clocks this evening! Hello spring!; 24 March The SPRING Magazine has landed!
The Spring Magazine is here! Thank you to every single person who has sent us articles, been responsive when we have needed more, and most importantly taken the&nbs...; 24 March LOTS OF THINGS FOR A FRIDAY
I have a whiteboard that has over thirty projects listed on it. This week I was sent a mind map with all our projects and activities on it. I’m not conv...; 23 March ANY OLD IRON?
We all want to do the right thing for our environment. It feels good to keep the place tidy and to re-use what we can and recycle when it is possible. &n...; 22 March POLYCRUB PROGRESS!
Have you spotted the progress at The Wildside Centre? The Polycrub is almost up! Check out the pictures so far!; 21 March DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE?
Steven, our Community Liaison Officer, can help support you. Whether it is to help write up an article? Support you with sending photos you would like to shar...; 21 March NEW WASTE TRANSFER SYSTEM LAUNCHES
In late January Aird and Loch Ness Councillor Chris Ballance visited the Highland Council’s new Waste Transfer Station at the former landfill site at Inverness Long...; 21 March Community Growing Programme- Free workshops
Highland Good Food Partnership have some great free workshops coming up in our year long workshop series. Inverness Botanics, 1st April, 10am Getting Your Grow...; 20 March SUBSIDISED YOGA CLASSES
Thanks to the receipt of a grant from SFCT we are now able to offer our yoga classes at a reduced cost to anyone living in the Stratherrick and Foyers area. The cost will...; 17 March OPENING UP AT FIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY
THANK YOU To everyone involved in the recent Firewood Project – details here Thank you! | 17 March 2023 | Stratherrick & Foyers Community Trust (stratherrick...; 17 March Thank you!
Thanks to all of those who have been in touch with the Trust and your kind words about the recent offer of firewood. It is much appreciated. We’d...; 16 March The DRAFT Local Place Plan is ready to view!
Follow the link below to the Community Action Plan Website to view the Draft Local Place Plan! Give your reactions to it! The deadline for feedback is the 1...; 16 March Falls of Foyers Task Day
An exciting opportunity to help clear the path to Lower Foyers and spruce the area up around the Falls of Foyers. Please contact John on 07771 370959 or e...; 15 March Community Get Together and Place Plan
On Tuesday 28th March at 8pm to 9pm in the Wildside Centre the Stratherrick and Foyers Community are getting together for a chance to share community group successes over...; 15 March The Alister Chisholm Tapes
The South Loch Ness Heritage Group will be holding an event in Stratherrick Hall on Thursday 30th March. It will be the Alister Chisholm 1923-91 Tapes, last played loc...; 14 March Litter Pick 2023!
Litter just isn’t a nice subject, and picking up litter that other folk have chucked out their cars or left in laybys is not as glamourous as attending the Oscar ce...; 13 March Can you help Stratherrick Nursery?
Stratherrick Nursery are busy creating lots of fabulous projects and need your help! Do you have any old newspapers you no longer need? The nursery is looking...; 10 March The Grand Reopening!
The award-winning Loch Ness Luvvies are hosting the grand reopening of Stratherrick Public Hall on Saturday 25th March 2023! There is lots of exciting things planne...; 10 March TEN THINGS FOR A FRIDAY - YES, TEN!
I was away last Friday at a community tourism conference so was unable to give you your weekly dose of five things at SFCT! Never fear, here is ten things for ...; 8 March Happy International Women's Day
Happy International Women's day to all the women in our community that make things happen and bring positivity and action. Today we celebrate you and recognise your d...; 7 March Wildside Steering Group- Update
There have been quite a few developments at The Wildside Centre since the recent steering group meeting. Peter and Matt have been clearing space for the proposed pl...; 5 March Would you like to be a fully trained Childminder in our area?
There has been progression with the Scottish childminding association (SCMA); discussions have been taking place to look at supporting someone locally to become a ch...; 3 March From Plot to Plate!
From plot to plates! We have secured funding from The Highland Council Regeneration Programme to help us create a community growing programme. The first Polycrub&nbs...; February (19 stories); 28 February Recycle your jars at Wildside!
As you know, the cost of everything is rising so fast these days and that includes the cost of glass. Soup to Go currently recycle paper and card, soft plastics, pill ...; 24 February BUSY WEEK - FIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY
It feels like spring has sprung over the last few weeks with activity from volunteers at fever pitch - will predicted snow over the next fortnight stop play? We wil...; 24 February Community Growing Programme-Update
Community Growing Programme This Spring we aim to kick start the Community Green Project which has started already with the Open Boot day which is held on the First We...; 23 February Return of the Mobile Library!
As many of you will be aware, the Mobile Library Van has been out of action for some time. Although the full service has not yet returned, a new service has been ru...; 21 February Playpark Action Group meeting
Playparks and outdoor activity areas scored highly in the CAP, and have also been highlighted again in the recent place plan survey conducted by Nick Wright. Do you...; 21 February PLAN NOW FOR YOUR CORONATION WEEKEND
The Stone of Destiny is set to leave Scotland soon and travel to Westminster ahead of the crowning of King Charles III on Saturday 6th May 2023. The last coronation...; 18 February Final Application Deadline for Stronelairg Community Fund
Community Funding Applications for the Stronelairg Community Fund are being invited from Community groups working in Laggan, Stratherrick and Foyers, Spean Bridge, Roy Br...; 17 February Highland Dancing coming to Wildside!
Highland Dancing class coming to the Wildside Centre, thanks to the Cheryl Heggie School of Dance! Book here now so you don't miss your spot. Class...; 17 February FIVE QUICK THINGS FOR A FRIDAY
I have a day off today but still time for a quick Five Things For A Friday. FIREWOOD We've had over 60 expresssions of interest in firewood, which will be avail...; 14 February 10 days to go!
There are only 10 days to go until the deadline of our Spring magazine articles! We need your news, stories, poems, photos, recipes, baby news, wedding celebra...; 14 February Free Firewood available soon
The Stratherrick and Foyers Community Trust will have access to some free firewood in the first week of March. You will need to store and dry the wood. The firew...; 13 February Are you interested in the Sports and Recreation Project
The Stratherrick and Foyers Community Liaison Group are looking for members interested in developing the Sports and Facilities project at Riverside Field. At the pre m...; 10 February 6 outcomes for a Friday
Did you know that Stratherrick and Foyers scores in the lowest decile ranking, 45th out of 6,976 areas, for geographical access to services on the Scottish index of multi...; 9 February BCC are recruiting!
BCC have a range of job vacancies available. For further information, job description & application form please visit www.boleskinecc.com or contact K...; 8 February Job Opportunity- The Wildside Centre
Vacancy - Cleaning Staff Wildside Centre, Whitebridge The Stratherrick and Foyers Community Trust are looking for cleaning staff primarily for the Wildside Centre, ...; 8 February Wildside Steering Group Meeting
Pop along to The Wildside Centre on Thursday the 16th of February at 7pm to discuss the next phase of developments for the Wildside Centre. The agenda w...; 7 February WE WANT YOUR RECIPIES!
Are you a keen baker? Or do you have a favourite home-made meal you would love to share with the community? We are looking for some local recipes to feature i...; 7 February See the Luvvies Live!
Pop along to Stratherrick Hall and support your local drama group 'The Luvvies' for FREE next Friday or Saturday night! See all the information ab...; 3 February FIVE OUTCOMES FOR A FRIDAY
FIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY 1 What have you learned this week? This week I was online for the Community Council and then up in the Highlands for the Board Meeting and ...; January (17 stories); 31 January Fantastic Fundraising!
Following on from our Ukraine Appeal in Spring 2022, where we successfully collected £700 in donations, Soup to Go decided to sell beautiful items that were made an...; 27 January BUSY BURNS WEEK FIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY
FIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY WHEN BURNS CAME TO FOYERS It’s been Burns Week – an excuse to drop Dry January for an evening! I hope you enjoyed our sto...; 26 January February Newsletter is here!
Check out the February newsletter here. Remember the deadline for Spring Magazine articles is February the 24th 2023! If you have any ...; 25 January Robert Burns visits Foyers in 1787
It was a busy world in 1787. The Americans were writing their first constitution and the famous ‘first fleet’ of convicts sailed for Australia in 11 boa...; 24 January Work begins at Errogie Church!
We are pleased to let you know that work began on phase 1 of the Errogie Church project yesterday. The contractors, Capstone Construction are now onsite to carry out work...; 24 January Open Boot Local Produce Day!
It's time for our first open boot Local Produce day of 2023! Wednesday 1st February 2023, The Wildside Centre, 11am-12:30pm Pop along and su...; 24 January A Community Growing Programme
A Community Growing Programme Just before Christmas the Highland Council released details of a potential fund that we could apply for and picking...; 23 January SEND US YOUR ARTICLES!!
We are starting to put together our Spring Magazine and we need to hear from you! Our deadline for submissions is Friday 24th February 2023. ...; 20 January THINKING ABOUT THE FUTURE - FIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY
FIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY Snow has been the focus of this week and for many it stopped play. Hopefully you all stayed safe and well. PLACE PLAN We met Nick ...; 19 January CHRISTMAS COMMUNITY PARTY IS BACK!
The yearly Community Christmas Party has always been a highlight for our area's younger members. It gave the children a chance to socialise with friends who attend di...; 18 January SINGING SENSATIONS
Stratherrick Primary were privileged to be included in The Winter Wonderland this year. We had a stall and sang some Christmas Songs. We found the event to be very well o...; 18 January **APPLY NOW!** 2 self-build plots available in Inverfarigaig
Communty Housing Trust is pleased to offer: - 2 plots next to Hillhead IV2 6XS, each for sale at £20,000* - Full planning permission for a 1.5-storey hou...; 17 January Warm Wednesdays at Wildside
To support the cost-of-living the Wildside Centre will be open to Stratherrick and Foyers residents, every Wednesday throughout the Winter from 9.30 - 5.30. You can be wa...; 13 January HAPPY NEW FIVE THINGS FOR A FRIDAY
It’s 2023. My first Five Things For A Friday of the New Year. Happy New Year everyone. We managed to squeeze in our Staff Christmas Lunch this wee...; 11 January Local Place Plan Interim Report
Interested in seeing what the 126 visitors to the various November community events suggested for the Local Place Plan? Check out the findings from Nick Wright...; 9 January New Support Group Launching end of January!
A fantastic initiative has been set up by local members of the community to start a support group for those dealing with lifelong conditions. The first informa...; 5 January Update us with your activities and classes!
We are updating our 'What's On' Calendar for the start of 2023! Do you have a class running in the community? An event? Something ...

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