Aird Community Trust (ACT)

Category: News

  • OPENING OF CYCLE/FOOT PATH

    Lovat Bridge to Dunballoch

    Saturday 5th September 11.00 a.m.

    Community residents are invited to the opening of this splendid new section of the Beauly to Kirkhill cycling and walking route. If you are interested in being present for the opening of this exciting new resource, please assemble from 10.45 on the grass triangle beyond the north side of the crossing point at Dunballoch ( A862 /B9164 junction ) in time for the 11.00 a.m. opening.

    Following a short opening ceremony the group will cross the A862 and move along the new path to the point opposite the campsite entrance. Here we will recross the road and gather at the Scout tent on the site for refreshments , socialising and an opportunity to discuss future phases of the project. Of course you are welcome to travel directly to the campsite for 11.30 if this is more convenient for you.

    It should be noted that there is little, if any, opportunity for safe car parking in the vicinity of Dunballoch junction. All are asked to come to this area by foot or cycle.

    We would be very glad for contributions of home baking etc. from Trust members. Anyone who can offer this please contact Aileen Armstrong ( 831558 ) earlier in the week preceding the opening.

  • Woodland xylophone shelter

    If you’ve been to Upper Reelig Community Wood over the winter you’ll have noticed the construction of a wooden structure near the path. If you’ve wondered what it’s for, all is now revealed. Volunteers Sandy Payne and George and Sandra Hogg have just finished constructing a shelter for the wooden xylophone that’s been in the wood for several years. Left in the open it was deteriorating and it needed to be sheltered from the rain.

    The shelter has been constructed entirely from timber from the wood at very low financial and environmental cost. The xylophone is now kept much drier than it used to be and should be there for visitors to enjoy for many more years as a result. Bash out a tune in great surroundings!

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    Digging post holes
    Framing
    Roofing
    Measuring
    Finished shelter
    Finished shelter

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  • Changes for community centre organisation

    We are pleased to announce that Kirkhill District Amenities Association has a new name and structure. Last year we applied to the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator to change our legal structure to a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO). The new structure is more suitable for the organisation and will give the committee members personal liability protection.

    The SCIO has been set up and we are now in the process of transferring all the assets including the property into the new body. We are very grateful to solicitors Innes and Mackay for their support in this process.

    And the new name?  We thought it would be a good to give the name the Ronseal treatment and so it is now Kirkhill Community Centre. We’ll be changing our invoicing and bank accounts shortly and will inform users when to change to the new name.

    The SCIO structure requires us to have a membership that supports the organisation and can vote at general meetings. A strong membership will help us deliver great facilities for all the community and we would encourage you to join. Membership forms are now available here and from the secretary and in the hall foyer.

  • Cubs Camp at PGL Dalguise

    The Kirkhill Cubs Scouts went to PGL Dalguise in Perthshire for the weekend of 1st-3rd May and had a fantastic time, despite the wet weather on the Sunday. There, they took part in various activities, including mountain biking, raft building and quad biking as well as going on a giant swing and a zip wire.

    Here are some of the photos from the weekend, with more to come.

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    If you fancy joining in the adventure as an Adult Leader, please contact one of the Leaders or e-mail kirkhill.cubs@hotmail.co.uk

  • Keep Kirkhill Tidy – Spring Litter Pick

    Please come along for an hour or two to help tidy leaves and litter from the paths around the Community Centre, Playpark and surrounding area. This is a joint venture involving KBCT and KDAA, and we would welcome volunteers young and old.

    Children will be supervised.

    Litter picking sticks and bags will be provided.

    Please meet at the Community Centre car park Saturday 25th April at 1000.

     

  • 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