Glendale Residents' Lounge
This is the residents' lounge, where you can find out information and news that may be of interest to residents, expats and property owners of Glendale.
The Glendale Community Trust have very kindly agreed to pass on details of their activities and if any other associations or committees would like to publish their information then please do send it in.
I will publish here all the local information that is forwarded to me 'officially', together with anything that comes via the 'grapevine'. Please don't hesitate to send me anything of interest to or give me a call on (01470) 511354.
Andy
Community Hall Activities
Mondays
7:30pm - 9:30pm : Glendale Ladies Arts Development. Contact Paddy Wilding on 511240.
Tuesdays
10:00am - 5:00pm : Crafts Market. Contact Rowena MacKinnon on 511772.
7:30pm - 9:30pm : Badminton. Contact Willie Smith on (07833) 311194.
Thursdays
10:00am - 12:00pm : Playgroup. Contact Lisa Coughlin 511300.
7:30pm - 10:30pm : Bowls. Contact Nick Carter 511367
Fridays
Last Friday of each month, 8pm : Quiz Night. Contact Carol Martin on 511277.
Glendale on the BBC News
The Glendale Trust's lottery grant to assist in the purchase of the pier has been the BBC news: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-18059237
Glendale Trust Minutes
Directors' Meeting Minutes - April 11th, 2012
Directors' Meeting Agenda - June 13th, 2012
Ian Blackford
[Posted: 12/05/2012]
Red Roof Café 2012 Programme
Dear All!
Following the success of our previous supper parties and gigs, we are delighted to announce our programme for the first half of this season.
Having sold out last week's gig in a few days we are delighted that Peter Morrison (Peatbog Faeries) and Seumas MacLennan are performing a second time so if you missed out on their first gig book soon! We also have loads of supper parties and fantastic gigs lined up with some phenomenal international musicians who usually perform to sold out concert halls so we are thrilled to have them in such an intimate venue here on Skye. Our events usually book out very fast so please get your bookings in early to avoid disappointment! Places are limited and booking is essential.
Please see our website for details of events. (Our Supper Party menus will be up there very soon too). Tickets are available from the Red Roof or by calling 01470 511766.
We hope to see you there!
Elly and Craig
(Ps. If you would like a poster please let us know!)
[Posted: 18/04/2012]
Glendale Trust Job Advert
The Glendale Trust have a job vacancy for someone to work in the Heritage Centre Café over the summer:
Ian Blackford
[Posted: 12/04/2012]
Glendale Trust Minutes
Directors' Meeting Minutes - March 14th, 2012
Directors' Meeting Agenda - May 9th, 2012
Ian Blackford
[Posted: 12/04/2012]
Free Wi-Fi Access at the Community Hall
The Glendale Hall has now free public access wifi. The LDO recently won a BT Community Connections award giving a years free access to the internet details are in the Glendale News. The community will be benefiting from taster sessions and classes focused on the use of the internet. Taster sessions will begin towards the end of April and further details will be available soon.
Elgar Finlay
Posted : 03/04/2012
Midsummer Barbecue 2012
The annual mid-summer barbecue and music event at Meanish Pier will be held on June 22nd, 2012, with food from 8pm, music from 9pm and the bonfire at 10pm.
Ian Blackford
Posted : 03/04/2012
Hoverspeed To Lochmaddy
Now that the pier is about to come into community ownership, it is understood that talks are being held with a local company about establishing a passenger hovercraft service between Meanish Pier and Lochmaddy in North Uist.
The service will carry up to 12 passengers and there will be three crossings a day. It is proposed to lease the Salt Store for use as a ticket office and waiting room. Up to three local jobs will be created for cleaning the hovercraft, manning the ticket office and cabin crew.
The service will make use of the existing slipway at the pier, which it is understood will not require any modifications. This will be the first commercial hovercraft service in Scotland since an abandoned trial across the Forth in 2007.
Eaprighll Phuirst
[Posted: 01/04/2012]
Red Roof Open for the Season
Dear all,
Just to let you know that we are now OPEN again for the season. We will be open 11am – 5pm daily until the end of October. We have a whole new range of lunches as part of our changing menu, including dressed crab platters and single malt whiskey cheese for you to try as well as our usual fabulous home baking and fresh coffees and teas.
We would also like to introduce our new ‘Raise the Roof’ Friday night events, a mixture of supper parties with live music and dedicated gigs from top Scottish and International musicians, starting on April 6th.
6th April 2012 World renowned Peatbog Faeries piper Peter Morrison (Scottish smallpipes and whistles) and Seumas MacLennan (mandola) take us on a journey through the tunes of Skye and the Islands and tell us the stories behind them! Should be a great gig and a fabulous opportunity to hear some top quality local music in an intimate venue. Places are limited and booking is essential. Doors open 8pm. Tickets are £10 and are available from the Red Roof or by calling 01470 511766. (We hope to have an evening drinks licence in place by then too... will keep ticket holders informed -if not it will be BYOB!).
Further events will be advertised shortly including upcoming supper parties.
We hope to see you at the Red Roof soon!
Elly and Craig
[Posted : 29/03/2012]
Film Crew
Glendale played host to a film crew over the last few days, shooting scenes for a new McDonald's commercial. They were operating out of the community hall car park, with a mobile catering van and numerous wagons, vans, cars and a bus. They were blessed with absolutely stunning weather on the day that they were filming at Neist Point (Thursday) and it was almost as good on the Friday afternoon when they were filming at Hamara Lodge. Other scenes were shot at Sligachan on the Friday morning, where props included a vintage tricycle and bicycle.
[Posted: 23/03/2012]
Glendale Homecoming 2012
Here is the draft programme for this year's Glendale Homecoming Event which is being held over the long-weekend of July 19th-22nd, 2012:
Ian Blackford
[Posted: 15/03/2012]
Glendale Trust Minutes
Directors' Meeting Minutes - February 16th, 2012
Directors' Meeting Minutes - February 18th, 2012
Directors' Meeting Agenda - April 11th, 2012
Ian Blackford
[Posted: 15/03/2012]
Meanish Pier
The Glendale Trust are pleased to announce that it is in receipt of lottery funding which will allow for the Trust to complete the acquisition of the council owned facilities at Meanish Pier on behalf of the community as well as conducting a feasibility on the options for management of the facility.
This is an exciting opportunity for the community to secure ownership of the facilities at Meanish for the benefit of locals and visitors.
Once completion of the formalities has taken place the trust intends to consult with the local community, in particular through an open public meeting to consider how this resource should best be maintained and managed for the benefit of Glendale. At the same time the trust intends to work closely with the Moorings Association to protect the interests of the association and its members in using the facilities at Meanish.
Ian Blackford
[Posted: 13/03/2012]
Stem Cell Revolutions
Tuesday 28th, Aros Centre, 6-8pm
Free.
Discover the history and 'real science' of stem cell research in a documentary made in close collaboration between filmmakers and scientists.
A stem cell scientist will be on hand to answer your questions after the film.
Some say it may lead to new treatments for diseases that have proved so hard to tackle, from cancer and MS to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Others argue that it leads to difficult ethical issues. Either way, stem cell technology is in the news, and this 70-minute documentary explains why, with beautiful animations and interviews with some of the world's leading pioneers in the field.
Make a difference to future science films! After screening you can fill a feedback form - we want to find out what you want from science documentaries. Your opinion counts.
Katia Hervy
Posted: 20/02/2011
Glendale Trust AGM
Dear all,
We look forward to seeing all those who can make it at the Glendale Trust AGM tomorrow [Feb 18th, 2012].
The agenda is as follows:
1. Welcome and Apologies
2. Adoption of minutes 19th February 2011
3. Chairman’s report
4. Secretary’s report
5. Treasurer’s report
6. Project officer’s report
7. Election of Directors
8. Any other competent business
Date of next AGM: 16th February 2013
Best regards
Ian
Ian Blackford
[Posted: 17/02/2012]
Glendale Trust Minutes
Directors' Meeting Minutes - January 26th, 2012
Directors' Meeting Agenda - March 15th, 2012
Ian Blackford
[Posted: 17/02/2012]
Burns Supper
The Glendale Burns Supper takes place this Saturday 28th January at the Glendale hall commencing at 6:30pm. Over the years we have been blessed through being entertained by many wonderful, entertaining speakers and singers, leading to the Glendale Supper being much talked about and looked forward to throughout Skye, not just Glendale.
This year's line up is arguably the best we have had with many accomplished performers taking part in this year’s event. What also makes the event unique to Glendale is that as well as honouring Robert Burns, we will play tribute to our own local bard, Neil Macleod giving a particular local slant to the evening.
Allan Campbell who hails from Colbost and is well known as a broadcaster and journalist will chair proceedings. Prof Norman Macdonald, ex of the BBC will introduce the works of Neil MacLeod and we are delighted to be joined by the Gaelic singer, Arthur Cormack who will sing the songs of MacLeod.
The traditional burns supper speeches and recitals will be given by John Bennett, Ian Blackford, Brian Smith, Norman Beaton, Mairi Sine Chaimbeul and Angus Thorburn.
As well as delivering the reply on behalf of the lassies, Mairi Sine, who is an ex Mod Gold medallist will also sing accompanied by her sister Catherine together with her husband Norman Will on fiddle.
This is sure to be an excellent evening. Just over 20 tickets remain on sale so booking is advisable to participate in the evening. Tickets can be obtained from the Glendale post office or from Ian Blackford on 01470 511218.
Ian Blackford
[Posted: 23/01/2012]
Hogmanay Gathering Cancelled
Due to strong winds forecast for this evening with regret The Glendale Trust have had to cancel the Hogmanay event at Meanish Pier.
Unfortunately the strength of the wind and concern over participant’s safety left us with no option but to cancel.
The Glendale Trust would like to wish all locals and visitors a happy new year.
Winds are expected to be around 30mph gusting to 40mph tomorrow evening which would rule out having a bonfire.
Ian Blackford
Posted: 30/12/2011
Hogmanay Gathering
The annual Hogmanay Gathering organised by the Glendale Trust will be held at Meanish Pier on New Year's Eve from 10pm onwards. Everybody welcome.
Ocean Graham
[Posted: 21/12/2011]
Carol Service
There will be a carol service at Glendale Free Church on Christmas Eve at 6:30pm. Everybody welcome.
Kath McLay
[Posted: 20/12/2011]
Burns Supper
The annual Glendale Burns Supper will be held at the Community Hall on January 28th, 2012 at 6:30pm. Tickets are priced at £20 per person and are available from Elgar Finlayson on 01470 511769.
Ian Blackford
[Posted: 19/12/2011]
Glendale Trust Minutes
Directors' Meeting Minutes - November 17th, 2011
Directors' Meeting Agenda - January 26th, 2012
Ian Blackford
[Posted: 19/11/2011]
Red Roof Christmas Supper Parties
Dear all
There will be a Red Roof Christmas supper party on SATURDAY 17th DECEMBER at 7pm! (As there has already been a high level of bookings for the event just through word of mouth there may also be a second party on Wed 21st December subject to interest!)
MENU
Starter: Mini cheese scones with local crowdie and smoked salmon
Main: Isle of Skye venison and redcurrant casserole with seasonal vegetables
Dessert: Red Roof chocolate espresso brownies with cream
Followed by: Coffee and homemade mince pies.
Vegetarian and other dietary requirements are catered for –please let us know in advance!
The meal will be followed by live music from Elly and Craig (guitar, fiddle and vocals) with their Christmas Songbook: beautiful folk carols, fun seasonal songs performed in their own inimitable folk style, and more!
Sound good?? Tickets are £25 and include soft drinks but bring your own alcohol!
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL: Call 01470 511766. Places are limited and are going fast so call soon.
Should be a great night so we hope to see you there!
A poster is attached so it would be great if you could put one up, and pass it along to anyone or group you think may be interested.
Many thanks,
THE RED ROOF CAFE GALLERY TEAM
Red Roof Cafe Gallery
Holmisdale
Glendale
Isle of Skye
IV55 8WS
Tel 01470 511766
www.redroofskye.co.uk
[Posted: 05/12/2011]
Glendale Estate AGM 2011
The Annual General Meeting of the shareholders of Glendale Estate will take place on Friday December 2nd, 2011 at 7:30pm in the Glendale Community Hall meeting room.
[Posted: 27/11/2011]
Glendale Trust Minutes
Directors' Meeting Minutes - October 20th, 2011
Directors' Meeting Agenda - December 15th, 2011
Ian Blackford
[Posted: 19/11/2011]
Launch of North-West Skye Recreational Association
This is a press release about the launch of a new community company to develop amenities for recreation and sport in Glendale, Dunvegan, Waternish, Struan, Edinbane and Carbost.
Ian Blackford
[Posted: 14/11/2011]
Defibrillator Unveiling
Thank you very much indeed to everyone who has donated to and supported the project to acquire a defibrillator for Glendale. Incredibly we have almost reached our target so we will be able to say the equipment truly belongs to the Glen.
Tomorrow we will unveil the defibrillator at 11:30am at the hall. Please join us for refreshments and hear Ross Cowie from the charity Lucky2Bhere say a few words. Everyone is invited.
With support from the charities the project doesn’t end here. We will be rolling out general information and awareness programs on Emergency Life Support (ELS) after the first block of ELS training has been completed.
With very best wishes and enormous gratitude for all your support.
Natalie Bayfield
www.justgiving.com/glendaledefib
[Posted: 10/11/2011]
Remembrance Service
A Remembrance Service will be held at Glendale War Memorial on Sunday 13th November 2011 at 10:45 am.
Walk up from hall car park at 10:30am.
Service conducted by Rev Daniel Sladek of the Free Church of Scotland.
All Welcome.
Ian Blackford
[Posted: 02/11/2011]
Quiz Nights
The Glendale Quiz Nights are starting up again, with the first quiz being held at the Community Hall on Saturday October 29th, 2011 at 8pm. Everybody welcome.
Lesley Thompson
[Posted: 24/10/2011]
Glendale Trust Minutes
Directors' Meeting Minutes - September 5th, 2011
Directors' Meeting Agenda - November 17th, 2011
Ian Blackford
[Posted: 20/10/2011]
Glendale Defibrillator Appeal
Dear All
I hope you are well.
A couple of months ago I noticed a defibrillator on the wall in Dunvegan Petrol station. It made me realise that we don’t have a Defib in Glendale despite being at least 20 minutes from an ambulance.
Since enquiring through the British Heart Foundation I have discovered a number of charities working to provide emergency life support on Skye and who are very much behind supporting Glendale to:
- Provide a defibrillator in a central location within Glendale (exact location to be decided) – charity Lucky2Bhere
- Provide Emergency Life Support (ELS) Training to as many residents as are willing to do it (Free) – charity Heart Start Skye
- Ongoing awareness and refresher training - Heart Start Skye
The cost of installing a defibrillator in a weather proof casing is £2,000, but don’t be put off by this. The deal is we raise as much as we can by the end of November and the charity will help us with the rest. Obviously the more we can raise ourselves then the charity has the resources to go much further installing defibs around Skye.
I know Glendale has helped with the cost of a Defib many years ago for Dunvegan Surgery and for the Ambulance Service. But it is about time we had one of our own!
There are three things you can do:
- Contribute towards the cost of the defibrillator. More details are on the following site www.justgiving.com/glendaledefib You can also donate at the post office. Thank you.
- Participate in the Emergency Life Support (ELS) training which will be held in Glendale in November. It’s a 3 hour course, anyone over 10 can do it, there is no limit on the number that can be trained and its free. Drop me a quick line if you are interested and I will keep you informed of dates and venue when I start firming this up mid October.
- Forward this email to as many people as possible inside and out with the Glen (anyone can donate J )
Co-ordinating this is my way of saying thank you very much to the Glen and everyone who was so supportive of me when I wasn’t feeling well last year. I feel very lucky to have found a home here in Glendale.
Please feel free to get in touch if you want any more details.
Thank you
Natalie. 19 Colbost
01470 511779
Email from Natalie Bayfield, forwarded to this web-site by Kath McLay
[Posted: 25/09/2011]
Glendale Trust Minutes
Directors' Meeting Minutes - July 7th, 2011
Directors' Meeting Agenda - October 20th, 2011
Ian Blackford
[Posted: 16/09/2011]
Blas Festival 2011 Ceilidh
There will be a ceilidh at Borrodale School on September 9th, 2011 at 7:30pm. Full details on the flyer:
Glendale Trust Minutes
Directors' Meeting Minutes - June 6th, 2011
Directors' Meeting Agenda - August 4th, 2011
Ian Blackford
[Posted: 09/07/2011]
Glendale Newsletter
Here is the summer issue of the Glendale Newsletter, produced by Ocean Graham:
Ocean Graham
[Posted: 14/06/2011]
Glendale Trust Minutes
Directors' Meeting Minutes - May 12th, 2011
Directors' Meeting Agenda - July 7th, 2011
Ian Blackford
[Posted: 11/06/2011]
Mid-Summer BBQ & Bonfire
The Trust are having another BBQ and bonfire at Meanish Pier on Friday June 24th, 2011 from 8pm onwards. Everybody welcome.
Ian Blackford
[Posted: 02/06/2011]
Glendale Trust Minutes
Directors' Meeting Minutes - April 14th, 2011
Directors' Meeting Agenda - June 16th, 2011
Ian Blackford
[Posted: 17/05/2011]
Glendale Trust Minutes
Directors' Meeting Minutes - March 17th, 2011
Directors' Meeting Agenda - May 12th, 2011
Ian Blackford
[Posted: 15/04/2011]
Recycling Event
Glendale Rummage Sale. Saturday May 7th, 2011 from 11am to 3pm. Hire of table £3.
Entrance fee £1 which includes a cup of tea or coffee with a biscuit. To book a table contact Carol on 511277 or Rowena on 511772.
Carol Martin
[Posted: 13/4/2011]
Glendale Homecoming 2011
"Come home to Glendale, 21-24th July"
We will be hosting our second annual "Come home to Glendale weekend" on the 21-24th July. This will create an opportunity for the Glendale Diaspora to return home to meet with family and friends, swap stories and celebrate Glendale Life. It is also an opportunity for those who have any connection with Glendale to celebrate life here in this corner of Skye and share in our cultural heritage. This event will certainly appeal to locals and tourists alike.
The come home activities will commence with a Gaelic service at The Free Church in Glendale on Thursday 21st July when Rev. Neil Macleod will lead the service.
Our Friday activities will allow those coming to the event to see the Glendale heritage exhibition as well as seeing material held by the Highland Archive centre in Portree when they will bring along archives that they are custodian for that are relevant to Glendale.
There will be a fishing competition off the rocks in the afternoon which will be followed by the annual Glendale lecture. We are delighted that the well known expert on land reform matters Andy Wightman who wrote "Who owns Scotland" and "The Poor Had No Lawyers" will be delivering this year's lecture. www.andywightman.com
We will have a traditional Gaelic ceilidh evening on the Friday evening, hosted by Allan Campbell, to which all are invited to come along and participate in.
The Saturday will consist of various activities, including a walk to the cleared township of Lorgill, sporting events, sheep shearing and a treasure hunt and will culminate in the evening with a ceilidh in The Glendale Hall where we will be entertained by the Ardmore ceilidh band.
Our homecoming weekend will be brought to a close on Sunday when all are invited to attend an inter-denominational service at The Glendale Free Church at 11am with the service to be led by the Rev Donald G MacDonald.
Ian Blackford
[Posted: 06/04/2011]
Sewing machine For Sale
Brother XL5031 sewing machine c/w originally supplied accessories, feet, bobbins, needles and manual. Good condition - Only lightly used. £45.00.
Tel. June Adams 01470 511729
[Posted: 05/04/2011]
Big Name Outlets Come To Skye
With the chemist in Portree now becoming a 'Boots' and a 'Tesco' under construction behind the Co-Op, we now hear that our very own An Strupag is to re-open as a franchise of a leading fast-food chain. On the menu, we are being promised some tempting local delicacies such Samburgers and Donnie Kebabs, all served with Curly Fries.
[Posted: 01/04/2011]
Glendale Trust Minutes
Directors' Meeting Minutes - February 5th, 2011
Directors' Meeting Agenda - April 14th, 2011
Ian Blackford
[Posted: 18/03/2011]
Gardening Club Meeting
The Glendale Gardening Club are meeting in the Community Hall on Wednesday March 9th, 2011 at 7pm. There will be a seed swap. Potatoes to be collected for the 2011 competition.
Audrey Laing
[Posted: 07/03/2011]
Glendale Trust AGM
Here are the minutes of the AGM for the Glendale Trust which was held at the hall yesterday.
Ocean Graham
[Posted: 20/02/2011]
Equality for Glendale Crofters
I have heard that forthcoming Scottish Government legislation will allow croft owners in Glendale to register their holdings as crofts with the Crofters' Commission, thereby enabling us to claim the grants and subsidies that have been denied us. The downside of course is that normal croft rules will be applied, so absentees could have their croft re-allocated and land would have to be decrofted before building could take place.
[Posted: 18/02/2011]
Glendale Trust Minutes
Directors' Meeting Minutes - January 13th, 2011
Directors' Meeting Agenda - March 17th, 2011
Ian Blackford
[Posted: 06/02/2011]
Glendale Trust AGM
Ocean Graham
[Posted: 24/01/2011]
Glendale Estate AGM
The shareholders' AGM has now been re-scheduled for Friday February 4th, 2011.
[Posted: 23/01/2011]
GT Notes & Invitations
Dear GT Members,
A few notes and invitations:
1. The Burns Supper 21st January 7pm at the Glendale Community Hall still has a few tickets available, it is going to be a great one this year, we have some fantastic speakers, good food, music and company, so make sure that you book your place with Ian 511218. Last year was a sell out. With regard to the above, your company needs you!!! Catering for 100 people is quite a big challenge, we are looking for some volunteers to help out at the Hall on Thurs 2pm with veg preparation, Fri 2pm with setting up the tables at the Hall, Sat 2pm with clearing down. Many hands make light work so please come along if you can it will be fun.
2. The information and Map board, much perused, at the Hall this offers the cheapest advertising for local businesses you will get any where. Please send in your ad artwork and £20 for 2011/2012, to Ocean by 31st Jan. Ad size is 10cm x 10cm you can e-mail me or post the artwork. All ads that have not been renewed will removed.
3. The AGM on 19th Feb 2pm is fast coming up, some new board members with fresh ideas are always good. Maybe that is you! Nominations and questions for the committee need to be in by the 28th Jan. Please send these to me, Ian Blackford or the box in the Glendale Shop. This is your company, help keep it energised and active.
4. 'Walks in Glendale and Surrounding Area' These leaflets are available from me for all local accommodation providers, retail and visitor venues. These will help visitors enjoy the area more fully and responsibly. Please call in to collect yours from me. Or just e-mail me what you need for the new season and I will deliver.
5. 'Places of Interest in Glendale and Surrounding Area'; we are planning to create a leaflet to highlight these, such as museums, galleries, places to eat and sleep etc. This will include a map and some of the historical places of interest too. If you would like to share your ideas or participate on the design please contact me. We will be collating information during February and March.
6. Free Insulation Offer was too successful, due to the stronger than expected response, The Highland Council has asked us to suspend the marketing and promotion of the Act now & warm up your winter campaign in your area, with immediate effect. In addition, The Highland Council has asked us to suspend making referrals to the Universal Home Insulation Scheme, again with immediate effect .
Yours with thanks,
Ocean Graham
[Posted: 15/01/2011]
Burns Supper
There are only 30 tickets left for the Burns Supper and they can be bought from the post office, Liff Pederson at the hall or from Ian Blackford on 01470 511218. A fine four course meal, welcome Talisker dram, together with first class speakers and singers. A bargain at £15 each. It will be held at the Community Hall on January 21st, 2011 at 7pm.
Ian Blackford
[Posted: 14/01/2011]
Glendale Trust Minutes
Directors' Meeting Minutes - December 15th, 2010
Directors' Meeting Agenda - February 3rd, 2011
Agenda for the 2011 AGM
Ian Blackford
[Posted: 14/01/2011]
Hogmanay at the Pier
The Glendale Trust would like to invite everyone to their Hogmanay Event at Meanish Pier on New Year's Eve from 10pm onwards. Music from Craig & Elly, burgers and bonfire.
Ocean Graham
[Posted: 19/12/2010]
Glendale Estate AGM 2010
Tonight's AGM of the Glendale Estate is cancelled due to the snow. It will be re-scheduled for some time in January.
Anna Cleland
[Posted: 17/12/2010]
Burns Supper 2011
The Glendale Trust annual Burns Supper will be held at the Community Hall on January 21st, 2011 at 7pm. Tickets are selling fast and can be obtained at the Post Office or Lif Pederson on 511370 or 511375.
Ian Blackford
[Posted: 17/12/2010]
Glendale Trust Minutes
Directors' Meeting Minutes - November 11th, 2010
Directors' Meeting Agenda - January 13th, 2011
Ian Blackford
[Posted: 16/12/2010]
Glendale Estate AGM 2010
The annual Estate shareholders meeting and AGM will be held in the meeting room at the Community Hall on Friday December 17th, 2010 at 7:30pm. The shareholders' invitations are in the post.
[Posted: 06/12/2010]
Glendale Trust Winter Newsletter
The Trust have produced another newsletter but, I'm afraid, it's too big a file to upload onto the web-site. I'd be happy to forward a copy of the original if you send me an email.
I've created a 'text-only' version for readers of this web-site but please be aware that all graphics and layout have been removed.
Andy
[Posted: 04/12/2010]
Atholl Service Station Re-Opens
The filling station re-opened on the 25th for fuel but wasn't accepting cards and was only opening between 9am and 5pm.
[Posted: 29/11/2010]
Snow Stops Papers
Though the snow wasn't too bad in Glendale, other parts of the island and the mainland are suffering, so no newspapers made it through to Glendale today.
[Posted: 27/11/2010]
Sewage Crisis
There have been a few unpopular planning applications recently but one that managed to slip under everyone's radar was that the Community Hall committee have been granted a licence by SEPA to discharge effluent from the Hall's septic tank into the Hamara River.
Plans have been submitted for the installation of a pump, to pump the effluent from the septic tank into the river.
It's good to know that the current sewage crisis at the Hall will be resolved but we can only hope that this will not have a detrimental effect on the fish stocks or local wildlife.
Full details are available on the Highland Council web-site at this link.
[Posted: 24/11/2010]
Dunvegan Filling Station
The filling station at Dunvegan is still closed after an electrical fire that gutted the cafe and shop a week ago today.
[Posted: 24/11/2010]
Remembrance Day Service
There will be a Remembrance Day service at Glendale War Memorial on Sunday November 14th, 2010 at 10:45am conducted by Tommy MacKinnon of the Free Church, Glendale. Everybody welcome.
Ocean Graham
[Posted: 12/11/2010]
Glendale Trust Minutes
Directors' Meeting Minutes - October 14th, 2010
Directors' Meeting Minutes - October 21st, 2010
Directors' Meeting Agenda - December 16th, 2010
Ian Blackford
[Posted: 12/11/2010]
Table-Top Sale
There will be a Table Top sale at the Community Hall on Saturday 23rd October, 11am - 4pm. There will be Books, Bric a Brac, Food and Good Company! Tables are available for Bric a Brac at £5 per table. All proceeds will go to the Hall Fund.
Contact: Carol 511277 or Rowena 511772
[Posted: 17/10/2010]
Glendale Trust Minutes
Directors' Meeting Minutes - September 16th, 2010
Directors' Meeting Agenda - November 11th, 2010
[Posted: 17/10/2010]
Glendale Trust Membership
Anyone who hasn't yet joined the Glendale Trust can sign up using the form below:
Ocean Graham
[Posted: 11/10/2010]
Glendale Quiz Night
The next quiz night will be held at the Community Hall on October 29th. Contact Carol Martin on 511277 for more details.
Glendale Development Officer
The Trust are looking to recruit a Local Development Officer for Glendale. The job advert will be appearing in the Free Press this week and Ian Blackford has kindly passed on a copy for the web-site:
[Posted: 22/09/2010]
Glendale Trust Newsletter
Ocean has kindly forwarded the Autumn 2010 Issue of the Glendale Trust Newsletter:
[Posted: 17/09/2010]
Glendale Trust Minutes
Directors' Meeting Minutes - August 19th, 2010
Directors' Meeting Agenda - October 14th, 2010
[Posted: 17/09/2010]
Scottish Country Dancing
Glendale Scottish Country Dance class will be restarting on Wednesday 22nd September in the community hall at 7:30 pm. Come along and have fun learning Scottish Country dances.
The weekly class will be on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 pm and are open to everyone of all ages, either on your own or with a partner.
No experience is necessary, although it does help to know your right from your left.
Basic dance steps are taught and practiced in a variety of traditional and new Scottish Country Dances.
Have some laughs! Take some exercise! Make new friends!
The cost will be £2.50 per week.
Gordon Thomson
Tel: 01470 511348
email:
Glendale Trust Minutes
Directors' Meeting Minutes - July 15th, 2010
Directors' Meeting Agenda - September 16th, 2010
[Posted: 22/08/2010]
Gardening Club Potato Competition 2010
The potatoes grown for the competition have to be dug up and weighed on Saturday August 14th, 2010.
Please pair up with the same person as last year. If for any reason that person has not entered this year please call me if there is no one in your area to pair up with you.
Please telephone Audrey on 511292 on Saturday and leave a message with the weight of your potatoes.
Good luck.
Audrey Laing
[Posted: 11/08/2010]
Community Hall AGM
The Glendale Community Hall Association's AGM will be held at the Hall on Wednesday July 28th, 2010 at 7:30pm. Everybody Welcome.
[Posted: 28/07/2010]
Glendale Homecoming Ceilidhs
This weekend (July 23rd & 24th) is Glendale Homecoming weekend and the Trust have laid on series of events and ceilidhs:
Homecoming Events Programme
Ceilidh Gathering Poster
Ceilidh Dance Poster
[Posted: 20/07/2010]
Glendale Digital TV Switchover
Television in Glendale went partially digital on Wednesday (14th). BBC2 was switched off on analogue and replaced with 10 digital TV (BBC) channels and 13 digital radio stations. Phase 2 of the switchover happens on July 28th, when the analogue TV will be switched off completely and a further 10 digital (ITV) TV channels switched on.
[Posted: 16/07/2010]
Glendale Trust Minutes
Directors' Meeting Minutes - June 10th, 2010
Emergency Board Meeting Minutes - June 17th, 2010
Directors' Meeting Agenda - August 19th, 2010
[Posted: 16/07/2010]
Glendale Homecoming Programme
Ian Blackford, chairman of the Trust, has kindly forwarded the programme of events for the Glendale Homecoming event:
[Posted: 13/07/2010]
Glendale Trust Minutes
[Posted: 28/06/2010]
Gardening Club
On Wednesday June 30th, 2010, the Gardening Club will be visiting a garden that has proved that growing vegetables and fruit can be accomplished despite the elements.
To view the garden of Beverley and Will Mann will you please meet at the Hall at 6:50pm in order to arrange transport for everyone. (There is very little parking space at their house in Waterstein).
All welcome.
For further information telephone Audrey Laing on 511292.
[Posted: 27/06/2010]
Glendale Trust Flyers
These are the flyers for the heritage exhibition and café, which are now open until September and the Glendale Homecoming Event on July 23rd-24th, 2010.
Glendale Homecoming Flyer - July 2010
Glendale Heritage Exhibition - Summer 2010
[Posted: 24/06/2010]
Glendale Trust Message
Dear GT members,
Well.. we are nearly ready. The Glendale Heritage Cafe and Exhibition will be opening its doors for the summer at Borrodale School.
Artists!!!!.......We know you are out there!!!!.... Come out of the cupboard......
Please show your work. Would you like to display and sell or just show, artwork, photos or your other creative endeavours please contact the cafe committee, on 511351 or 511218. Artwork and Photographs will need to be mounted or framed ready for hanging. Artists will arrange their own insurance. We also welcome your poems, stories, CDs and books. The school has a certain amount of wall space and shelf space on which to display. The cafe has been freshly painted white to show these off to best effect. All artwork will need to be labelled with: artist, contact, medium, price + 25% commission. It would be best if you deliver your work on Saturday and help display it.
Please come along for the Midsummer BBQ, with great music, bonfire and good company on Friday the 25th June at Meanish Pier from 8pm.
The great move… Saturday 26th June, we will be moving the Exhibition into the School and welcome all willing hands to help with this.
The Heritage Cafe and Exhibition Ribbon Cutting at Borrodale School will be held on Monday 28th June between 1pm-4pm. Come along and bless the new baby and savour a scrumptious soup, baking, coffee or ice cream and enjoy a wander through the past.
Best Wishes
The Glendale Trust
[Posted: 22/06/2010]
Glendale Trust Summer Newsletter
[Posted: 14/06/2010]
Heritage Café Job Vacancies
The Glendale Trust are looking to recruit two people to work in the new café at the Heritage Museum, Borrodale School.
[Posted: 13/06/2010]
Glendale Trust Press Release
The Glendale Trust have today issued this press release:
Chairman, Ian Blackford, has also kindly forwarded the agenda for the next directors' meeting of the Trust.
[Posted: 12/06/2010]
Conference for Community Trusts
Dear GT members,
The DTAS annual Conference is on 13th and 14th June at McDonald Highland Conference Centre, Aviemore. The theme is 'Resilient Communities - Time for Action.
It would be useful to us to have a presence at this. This is a useful opportunity to get together with other community trusts and see what they are doing and how they are solving their problems. Meet the movers and shakers in other communities and make connections. Unfortunately I cannot go this time, can you? There are some bursaries available please apply to aileen@dtascot.org.uk
All the best,
Ocean
[Posted: 08/05/2010]
BBQ at the Pier
The Glendale Trust have organised another Midsummer Barbecue at Meanish Pier on June 25th, 2010 at 8pm. Musicians from 9pm onwards.
View the flyer.
[Posted: 24/05/2010]
Glendale Gardening Club
Meeting to be held on Wednesday May 26th, 2010 at 7pm in the Community Hall. Bring along any seedlings or plants to the SWAP SHOP. Everyone welcome.
For more details contact Audrey Laing on 511292.
[Posted: 23/05/2010]
GlendaleTrust Minutes
Ian Blackford has kindly forwarded the minutes from the April Directors' Meeting of the Glendale Trust and the agenda for their June meeting.
Directors' Meeting Minutes - April 15th, 2010
Agenda - June 10th, 2010
[Posted: 13/05/2010]
Solar Heating Workshop
There will be a solar heating workshop at the Community Hall on Saturday May 22nd, 2010. The cost is £215 and you will take away your own working solar water-heating panel. Full details.
[Posted: 30/04/2010]
Exhibition of Glendale Life
The heritage exhibition is opening again from May 1st to June 29th, 2010 on Tuesdays and Saturdays. 2pm to 5pm. Organised by the Glendale Trust. View the flyer.
[Re-posted: 27/4/2010]
GlendaleTrust Minutes
Ian Blackford has kindly forwarded the minutes from the March Directors' Meeting of the Glendale Trust and the agenda for their May meeting.
Directors' Meeting Minutes - March 18th, 2010
Agenda - May 13th, 2010
[Posted: 26/04/2010]
Borrodale School Consultation
This information relating to the consultation process has kindly been forwarded by Margaret MacPhee:
PROPOSAL TO CHANGE EDUCATION PROVISION IN GLENDALE, ISLE OF SKYE
I write to advise you that The Highland Council has issued a consultative paper (copy enclosed) regarding the above proposal to close Borrodale Primary School and extend the delineated area of Dunvegan Primary School to encompass that of Borrodale Primary. The consultation will begin on Friday 26th March 2010 and finish on Monday 24th May 2010.
Community members are invited to attend a meeting arranged by representatives of the Education Authority on the undernoted date.
Date: Wednesday 5th May 2010
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Glendale Community Hall
You are also invited to forward any written comments you may wish to make on the consultative paper to Mrs Rosemary Bridge, Senior Education Officer, ECS Offices, Elgin Hostel, Dunvegan Road, Portree, Isle of Skye IV51 9EE, to arrive not later than Monday 24th May 2010.
Rosemary Bridge
SENIOR EDUCATION OFFICER – ROSS, SKYEAND LOCHABER
Education, Culture and Sport Service
Consultative Paper
[Posted: 01/04/2010]
Glendale Leisure Centre
Plans have today been submitted to Highland Council for the development of a leisure centre and retail park on land adjacent to, and opposite, the Community Hall. The plans include a 2000m2 supermarket, a wine bar, heel bar and beauty salon.
Lodov Dribbel, spokesman for the German development company, said, "We feel that Glendale is in need of improved facilities to cater for the future needs of its residents and visitors. Millionaire yacht-owners mooring at Meanish Pier will need facilities to purchase champagne, socialise and repair broken Jimmy Choos or finger-nails."
[Posted: 01/04/2010]
Glendale Trust - Letter To Members
Dear GT Members,
A letter from the committee, asking for some advice and advising you on some great opportunities coming up.
Warm regards,
Ocean
[Posted: 30/03/2010]
Glendale Easter Egg Hunt
Glendale Community Hall
Saturday 3rd April from 2pm-4pm
Hunt for Easter Eggs
Let us know if there are older children or adults taking part
and we'll make it more challenging!
Make Easter biscuits and painted eggs
Decorate bags to take your eggs home in
Tea or coffee and cake for the adults
Cost £2 per child, refreshments extra
Phone Clare on 511 753 or Kate on 511 730
[Posted: 29/03/2010]
Glendale Trust Minutes
These are minutes from the February meetings of the Glendale Trust and their AGM, kindly forwarded by Ocean.
Directors' Meeting Minutes - Feb, 18th, 2010
AGM Minutes - Feb 20th, 2010
Directors' Meeting Minutes - Feb 20th, 2010
[Re-Posted: 29/3/2010]
Easter Heritage Exhibition
The Heritage Exhibition will be on again at the school over Easter. Details on the events page.
[Posted: 22/03/2010]
Quiz Night
There will be a quiz night at the Community Hall on Friday March 26th, 2010 at 7:30pm with proceeds from entrance and raffle going to Budmhor Care Home refurbishment. The event is hosted by Jan Perry and she will be doing some refreshments. Everybody welcome.
[Re-Posted: 17/03/2010]
Borrodale School Closure
Highland council are being asked to agree plans to begin consultation over the closure of the school at Borrodale. See these: BBC News Article (12/3/2010), BBC News Article (8/3/2010).
[Re-Posted: 12/03/2010]
Glendale Trust Minutes
Dear All,
A copy of the GT Minutes of 7th January, is attached.
Thank you to those who managed to come to the AGM on Saturday, I hope you enjoyed the young musicians from the School of Musical Excellence in Plockton and thankyou to the rest of you for your ongoing support, it is really essential for us to have your support to keep the GT enthusiastic, current and relevant. So please participate in any of the subgroups that you are interested in if you can.
Regards
Ocean.
[Posted: 23/02/2010]
Glendale Trust AGM
Here are the minutes from the 2009 AGM and the agenda for today's AGM:
Ocean Graham
[Posted: 20/02/2010]
Highland Council Surgery
Councillor Ian Renwick has booked the meeting room at the Community Hall for an open surgery between 1pm and 2pm on Saturday February 20th, 2010. An opportunity for residents to put their views to the Council prior to the Trust AGM.
Kathy Lindsley
[Posted: 18/02/2010]
Glendale Gardening Club
The next gardening club meeting will be held at the Community Hall on Wednesday February 24th, 2010 at 7pm. Everybody welcome. The seed potatoes for this year's potato growing competition have been purchased and will be available for collection at the meeting.
Audrey Laing
[Posted: 15/02/2010]
Nominees For Trust Directorship
This is the list of those who are seeking election to the board of the Glendale Trust at the AGM.
Ocean Graham
[Posted: 11/02/2010]
Scottish Dancing Classes
I will be starting weekly classes in Scottish Country Dancing in Glendale in March. These classes are aimed at beginners, or near beginners, although all are welcome. All basic steps and figures will be taught – starting from scratch – and these will be put into practice in a selection of dances. No experience is necessary, although it helps to know your right from your left!
The class will be held on most Friday evenings from 7:30pm to 9:30pm in the Glendale Community Hall. There will be no classes on the evenings of the monthly quizzes. The first class will be on Friday 5th March 2010. The cost will be £2.50 per week.
All are welcome to come along, with or without partners. It would be helpful for me to know approximate numbers, so if you would like to join the class, please contact me by email or telephone. Otherwise just turn up on the night for an evening of fun!
Gordon Thomson
Tel: 01470 521518
[Posted: 10/02/2010]
Renewable Energy Event
Dear GT Members.
We have been advised of a Renewable Energy Event being held at Sabhal Mor Ostaig on 3&4 March. This is free and will showcase the best in renewables technology with workshops and talks on various topics. You can find out more about this at www.cleansleat.co.uk including a complete event schedule. We will be taking a car down to this and would like to ask you if you would be interested in participating?
If so please book your own place and contact Ocean for carshare.
Regards,
Ocean
Renewables Group
[Posted: 09/02/2010]
GT AGM and Nominations
This is a gentle reminder that we will be having
The GT AGM on the 20th February 2010
at 2pm at Glendale Community Hall
we hope to have Tea and entertainment afterwards.
Please come along and choose the next committee we need your nominations before 23rd February please send these to myself or Ian. The company now needs more people to drive the projects that are arising and help out in small ways.
Did you get your GT Newsletter? There was a page in that to send in your entries for the Glendale Freecycle and the Glendale Car Share. If you wish you can send me these too. I can re-send a copy of the newsletter if needed. These projects can easily become useful to all of us at some time.
I look forward to receiving your nominations and entries and seeing you at the AGM
Warmest wishes,
Ocean
Company sec.
[Re-Posted: 08/02/2010]
Glendale Quiz Night
The next quiz night will be held at the Community Hall on Friday February 26th, 2010 at 8 pm. £2 entrance fee. Tea, Coffee, etc., and Raffle prizes. All welcome.
Carol Martin
[Posted: 30/01/2010]
Glendale in The Scotsman
The Scotsman newspaper is today carrying an article about the proposed heritage centre. Click here to read the article.
[Posted: 11/01/2010]
Glendale Trust AGM Invitation
The Trust have today issued this invitation to their AGM:
[Posted: 09/01/2010]
Glendale Trust Minutes/Agendas
The Trust have kindly forwarded the minutes for their December meeting, together with agendas for their next directors' meeting and the AGM:
Glendale Trust - Directors' Meeting Minutes - Dec 17th, 2009 (26K, PDF)
Glendale Trust - Directors' Meeting Agenda - Feb 18th, 2010 (20K, PDF)
Glendale Trust - AGM Agenda - 2010 (19K, PDF)
[Re-Posted: 09/01/2010]
Burns Supper
The Burns Supper, which is a joint hall/trust event, will be held on January 22nd, 2010 at the Community Hall. The guest speakers will be Charles Kennedy MP and, ex-footballer, Murdo MacLeod.
Tickets are £17.50 each and will go on sale early in the New Year but you can reserve yours in advance by emailing Ian Blackford at ian@theglendaletrust.org.
The Trust say: "We could still do with additional sponsors if you would like to sponsor the event and receive some advertising too, please call Ian Blackford.
"We can offer Main Sponsorship for £100 with two tickets thrown in or Table Sponsorship for £50 and one ticket."
"We will be enjoying delicious words with delicious food in super company, so it is sure to be a fun evening for all."
[Re-Posted: 08/01/2010]
Happy New Year
We'd just like to wish all of the regular readers of this page a very happy new year.
Andy & Alison
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