The Mobile Library will be in the area next Tuesday morning, so pop along and say hello to Mark!

?? Stopping points & times:

• Errogie – Yellow Brick Road: 10:15 – 10:30

• Gorthleck – Village Hall Car Park: 10:45 – 11:15

• Foyers – The Hub: 11:30 – 12:00

Mark will be on board with plenty of books for all ages – everyone welcome!

?? Looking ahead: If you’re unable to make this visit, you can catch Mark next at The Wildside Centre on 24th June from 11am.

?? Contact details

Mark Laurie

Dingwall & Moray Firth Mobile Assistant Librarian

High Life Highland

?? 01349 869869

?? mark.laurie@highlifehighland.com

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On Saturday 6th June, the Stratherrick & Foyers Community Trust Community Minibus helped the South Loch Ness Heritage Group travel to the north of the Highlands for an inspiring day of heritage exploration.

With transport arrangements finalised through the Trust with our Community Minibus scheme and one of our drivers accompanying the group, members enjoyed visits to the Timespan Museum and Arts Centre in Helmsdale and the Brora Heritage Centre.

The group spent the day learning about the rich industrial and social history of the area, discovering how coal mining played a vital role in supporting other key local industries, including whisky distilling, salt production and weaving. The visit provided valuable insights and plenty of inspiration for future heritage projects closer to home.

Following the visit, the Heritage Group shared their thanks:

“It was fascinating to discover how coal mining historically supported other major industries in the area, such as whisky distilling, salt production and weaving.

The weather was lovely and we even treated ourselves to some of Sutherland’s best fish & chips!

We have come back with lots of knowledge and new ideas, to hopefully be able to create something similar in Stratherrick & Foyers.

We would like to thank Stratherrick & Foyers Community Trust for making this trip possible with the provision of the community minibus, and for our lovely drivers Steve & Gail!”

We are delighted that the Community Minibus was able to support the South Loch Ness Heritage Group on this enjoyable and informative outing. A special thank you goes to our driver, Steve for helping make the day a success.

We look forward to seeing how the ideas and inspiration gathered during the trip contribute to future heritage initiatives in Stratherrick & Foyers.

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The South Loch Ness Swift Project is looking for folk to help survey these birds and for house-holders who are willing to provide a home for Swifts by installing a nest-box.

For more information, please E-mail John at johnparrottca@gmail.com 

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The Community Action Plan has helped guide local priorities over the last five years, but now we need your views on what should happen next.

Whether you've lived here for decades or only recently joined the community, your opinion matters.

?? For everyone’s benefit, the Community Trust and the Community Council are working together to facilitate the reCAP process, ensuring the updated plan reflects the views of the whole community.

?? Please share:
?? What's working well
?? What could be improved
?? What new priorities we should focus on

?? Complete the survey today:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8GnJotw-nhrexb6DPZpsTREVZR0-IHUvlkgRXeM2T2N4yDw/viewform

?? Complete the survey and you'll have the option to enter a draw to win £50.

?? Deadline: 30 June - Details of how to send in completed physical forms are on the back page of the survey. If you don’t have access to email/WhatsApp as suggested, then please drop them off to The Wildside Centre, or leave in one of the suggestion boxes throughout the community.

The reCAP belongs to the whole community, so every response helps build a stronger picture of what matters most to local people, so please share with friends, neighbours and family members so everyone has the opportunity to help shape our community's future.

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Join BCC on Wednesday 10th June for a Coffee Morning at the Hub, with a stop at Foyers Stores.

? Free transport

? Advance booking required

? Friendly community outing

?? Reserve your seat on the Community Minibus and enjoy a relaxed morning out with friends and neighbours.

?? Call or text 07949 916955 to book your place.

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?? Don’t miss out! ??

There’s still time to apply for our latest round of grant funding - but be quick! The deadline is the 21st of June ?

Got a project, idea, or community initiative that needs support? This could be your chance to make it happen ??

?? Miss this one? The next opportunity will be the 21st September - but why wait?

Find out more and apply here:
https://www.stratherrickcommunity.org.uk/grants-and-schemes/

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Back in 2021, the Community Action Plan (CAP) was created to help guide what we as a community would focus on over five years - including how to make the best use of the “community benefit” money we receive from renewable power generation.

The CAP identified five priorities:

?? Community life

?? Getting around

?? Outdoors and nature

?? Our homes

?? Organising ourselves

Over the last five years, local groups have been using the CAP to help get things done. Some projects have moved forward well, while others have proved more challenging or are still ongoing - including out-of-school childcare, new affordable homes in other villages, and the future of Foyers School.

Now, five years on, reCAP is an opportunity to reflect on all of this together - and decide what we want to keep, what we want to change, and what else our community might need in the years ahead.

These are questions for the whole community, because the reCAP must belong to all of us. For everyone’s benefit, the Community Trust and the Community Council are working together to facilitate the reCAP process. The updated plan will reflect what the community as a whole wants - not simply the views of the Trust or the Council.

?? So we need your help.

?? Please complete the short survey:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8GnJotw-nhrexb6DPZpsTREVZR0-IHUvlkgRXeM2T2N4yDw/viewform

?? Paper copies of the survey will also be sent out in the post and delivered through your door by the end of the week. Physical copies will also be available at The Wildside Centre, The Hub and Foyers Stores.

?? Deadline: 30th June

?? Find out more:

https://stratherrickcommunity.org.uk/recap

Please share this post and help make sure everyone has a chance to shape the future of our community.

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We’re delighted to continue offering our FREE Community Minibus Trips, helping local people stay connected, access services, and enjoy days out in the community.

This month, we’re also trying something new! With the Inverness Provincial Mod 2026 taking place later this month, we’ve added a special run on 20th June for anyone who already has tickets and would like transport.

? All trips are completely FREE! ?

?? Important Information

? Advance booking is essential

?? Pick-up points can be arranged where possible

? Pick-up times will be confirmed when you book

?? Book your seat:

?? Call or text: 07949 916955

?? Email: minibus@sfctrust.org.uk

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out - we would love to welcome you on board! ??

?? We’re always looking for ideas for future trips, so please keep your suggestions coming.

?? Drivers Wanted ??

Due to growing demand, we’re looking for additional minibus drivers to join our team.

?? Volunteer and paid positions available

?? Drivers must hold a D1 licence due to the vehicle specification

?? If you’re interested but don’t currently hold a D1 licence, we may be able to support you with training

Interested in finding out more?

?? Call or text: 07949 916955

?? Email: minibus@sfctrust.org.uk

Please share with anyone who may be interested! ??

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We are on the lookout for new drivers to help keep up with the demand of our popular Community Minibus scheme.
 
Since our new minibus was secured back in March, we have had many successful trips. To keep up with the transport requested we need to expand on our pool of drivers. Commitment can be flexible to suit you. If you can help with the odd trip per month, it would help greatly. This service has proved to be hugely beneficial to many within the community.
 
Due to the vehicle specification all drivers must retain a D1 license.
If you are keen to assist us with being a driver, but do not currently have a D1, we may be able to assist you with securing the relevant training.
 
Volunteer and paid positions are both available.
If you are interested and would like to discuss this further, please call/text 07949 916955 or by emailing minibus@sfctrust.org.uk

We will be sharing our June trips soon, so keep an eye on the website and social media.

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