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  • Kirkhill and Bunchrew Community Trust – Annual General Meeting

    You are invited to the

    ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

    Of

    KIRKHILL & BUNCHREW COMMUNITY TRUST

    At 7.30pm on Monday 30th March 2015 at Kirkhill Community Centre

    Come along and take the opportunity to informally discuss the work of the Trust with its Board and to raise any ideas about what the Trust might get involved with in the future.

    Guest Speaker – there will be a talk/discussion on Land Reform with guest Jim Hunter. This will precede the formal business of the AGM.

    AGENDA

    1. Present & Apologies

    2. Minutes of AGM of 31st March 2014

    3. Chairman’s Report

    4. Treasurer’s Report

    5. Election of Trustees

    6. O.C.B.

    Any member wishing to stand for election as a Trustee/Board Member must lodge a written notice with the Chairman prior to the meeting confirming he/she is willing to be appointed. (E-mail notification counts as in writing) Two Trustees are standing down so new Trustees are required to refresh the board and a Trustee willing to take on the role of Treasurer would be particularly welcome.

    Any member wishing to give apologies for non-attendance should notify the Chairman by e-mail. If you are interested in standing for election, please contact the Chairman at james.murray213@btinternet.com

  • Fancy an even lower energy bill?

    Home Energy Scotland are keen to liaise with Kirkhill and Bunchrew Community Trust, helping Trust members and the wider community to benefit from free home visits by a specialist energy advisor who will provide confidential and impartial energy advice tailored to your home.

    If you own your own property and want to find out how to lower the cost of keeping warm and the best energy solutions suitable for your property, Home Energy Scotland can help.

    Your free home visit will cover:

    • How to get the most out of your heating and hot water system including how best to use heating controls
    • What energy efficiency measures and renewables systems suit your home
    • What financial incentives are available to help
    • Energy and money saving tips
    • How to combat condensation or dampness.

    Book your free home visit now by calling Rabia Arooj on 01463 259714 or email Rabia on rabia.arooj@hi.homeenergyscotland.org

     

     

  • Litter Pick Sat 17th January – Snowed Off

    In light of the fresh snow this week, the litter pick has been postponed and will take place later in the spring. 

  • WARDLAW MAUSOLEUM PROJECT

    A PROJECT BY KIRKHILL & BUNCHREW COMMUNITY TRUST TO TAKE OVER THE RUNNING OF WARDLAW MAUSOLEUM

    Mausoleum 1

    The mausoleum is in Wardlaw Graveyard at the top of Wardlaw Road in Kirkhill, 8 miles west of Inverness. It was built in 1634 as the burial place for the Lovat Frasers on the end of the original parish church. The roof of the mausoleum was raised and a tower added in 1722 by the then Lord Lovat, the ‘Old Fox’ of the Jacobite Rebellion who was later buried in the crypt. It was used by the Lovats until the early 19th century. The building then fell into disrepair until the 1990’s when the Wardlaw Mausoleum Trust was formed to rescue it. This led to a restoration project with Historic Scotland and Lottery funding. The mausoleum is listed as Grade ‘A’ by Historic Scotland, the highest level of importance.

    The 2 remaining trustees have been looking for a new body to take it over so they can retire. Kirkhill and Bunchrew Community Trust is preparing a business plan for the project and is managing the building for the WMT in the meantime. The KBCT Mausoleum Group is looking at ways to promote the building to encourage visitor numbers and other means to raise funds to pay for its running costs and future repairs. One of these is the current interest in the Outlander series of books and TV series whose main character, Jamie Fraser, is a grandson of the ‘Old Fox’. This has already brought fans of the books to the mausoleum and this is expected to increase over coming months. A Twitter account has been set up @WardlawMaus and already has 260 ‘followers’ from around the world.

    The KBCT Mausoleum Group has now been formed. If you would like to join it, help with fund raising  or simply arrange a visit please contact Erik Lundberg on 01463 831742 or erik.lundberg@btinternet.com. The mausoleum is an important asset for our community with a fascinating history. With your help it can be protected for future generations to enjoy

     

  • Beauly Cares

    Most elderly people want to live at home for as long as they possibly can. For many of us that should be perfectly feasible – with a little bit of support.

    We believe statutory services are important – particularly for addressing practical issues such as adaptations to your home or help with cleaning and cooking. But we also feel communities can take the initiative and help themselves and their neighbours and friends.

    One of the single biggest issues for older people is social isolation and our aim is to find ways to develop social networks which help people live happily at home for as long as they wish.

    The project encompasses Beauly, Kiltarlity, Kilmorack and Kirkhill.

    What we’ve achieved so far

    • a weekly Lunch Club with entertainment on Mondays in The Royal British Legion, Beauly,  attracting around 35 people each week
    • monthly Teas in Kilmorack, Kirkhill, and Kiltarlity  for 12 to 25 people
    • a transport scheme for those who have difficulty attending events

    What we aim to do next

    • continue to explore opportunities for the establishment of a Day Centre
    • expand the travel scheme, when we take delivery of a mini-bus with wheelchair access which has been gifted by the Highland Cross
    • develop a walking group which will help keep people mobile
    • create a Men’s Shed in the village – a community version of a space for men.

    We are also working with other organisations to provide support and events for carers and people with dementia who face particular challenges.

    We are committed to doing what we can to help people stay where they want to be – in their local community.

    Membership

    If you would like to become a member, either to register support for the project or to get involved, please contact Zane Wright (Co-ordinator) as follows

    Tel. 07747 312396 – I am not always able to answer phone so please leave a message and I will contact you as soon as possible

    or email bdcareproject@yahoo.com

  • Energy Use Survey

    An ex Kirkhill resident – Callum Rae, now studying for his PhD at Glasgow University has got in touch and asked for some help with his thesis.  To collect data he has prepared a short survey – it is very easy – I have completed it.

    The survey has been developed by a research team from the University of Strathclyde’s department of Architecture, and examines the varying attitudes that exist among domestic energy consumers towards energy issues, particularly when it comes to the issue of energy demand flexibility. The survey takes 5 to 10 minutes to complete, and consists of around 10 (mostly multiple choice) questions. All information given is entirely anonymous and confidential. The results will go on to inform further energy research at the University of Strathclyde, and will hopefully be published in academic journals.

    The survey can be accessed here