Moving Strathgarve Forward (Strathgarve School)

Dundonnell Mountain Rescue

Floor, Toilet and Balcony Improvements (Strathpeffer Spa Pavilion)

Over 60’s Meal (G&DCC)

Community Hall (Friends of Lochluichart)

Hi all, I see there has been a lot going on, the “Big meeting” for one, and as I am told one of the directors lost his decorum. I wonder how much it would cost to get his inborn temperament sorted, or send them all on an Anger Management course as it seems that even the chair is a bit short on decorum. Money well spent I think.

From the minutes I see that we can be trusted to have a view on a project that will cost almost £29,000, yet when one that costs £72,000 and at the moment does not confirm to the articles of the Company we don’t get to? You have to ask why? What are they hiding?

The Directors agreed that Members should be asked for their views before proceeding, as the project will cost almost £29,000,

The constitution for the Friends of Lochluichart Church has been received.  The Solicitor will be asked to examine the constitution and, with OSCR, look at the eligibility of the project for funding in the light of the questions raised at the recent Members meeting (21 May 2015). Is this not desperate or what?

Definition of desperate: Someone who wants something so bad they will go to extreme lengths to get it.

Due to the questions around the interpretation of the legal constraints on the LCT, it was agreed that the Solicitor should attend future meetings – this will be reviewed as over time.

So we have to now pay for a Solicitor to hold their hands at what cost?  I hope that we get a proper itemised account for all the costs that have been incurred by the Company and Directors. Let’s hope it’s better than the minutes that we get to see.

Question For you all; what has an irreligionist and an opulent person has in common? The Answer, add in comment box as I know how shy you all are.

Until the next time, keep the faith.

F R 

Friends of Spa Pavilion

Friends of Spa Pavilion applied for £550.  This is half the total amount needed to repair art display boards.  It was agreed to decline the application ? far more locals use it than play golf ?

Garve & Lochluichart SWRI

Garve & Lochluichart SWRI applied for £990 annually for the next 3 years to help promote the group, hiring buses, paying for guest speakers and Hall hire.  As both Jennifer Haslam and Jean Bailey are members of the Garve & Lochluichart SWRI, 

Received £ 990 one of payment 

Well to me this seems a  good way to spend OUR MONEY  10/10  i think that the ladies deserve a lot more ? What do you think? 

Change to Article 41

Director elections – 2 Directors are due to stand down at the AGM in July.  As noted at the last Directors meeting, the election process is not clear in the articles.  It was suggested that additional Directors (perhaps a further 3 elected Directors) are needed to help with the workload and for input, especially in determining the funding applications.  However, this would mean a change to Article 41.  It was suggested an informal meeting be held with members to ask for their thoughts on this matter.  It would also give members an opportunity to raise suggestions they may have about the LCT.  Once a date is set, members would be informed by email/post.
So they want to change to Article 41 by the back door don't lent them. Call for formal meeting not a informal meeting

Happy Easter

Happy Easter to you all just finished another hard shift.Just a thank you for all the messages of support, but keep the faith if they get it wrong they will be accountable in the end   in law.

Garve and district War Memorial

Well what about this one is it value for money ? the word is that a group wants to spend a lot on this why? will it help the community ? 

well i give it a 5/10 as it is in the village and people can walk to it

What about you do you think it should get some cash ? 

Wyvis Natural Playpark

Wyvis Natural Playpark

images courtesy of Infinite Playgrounds

Well this one looks value for money ? NOT

The Fund is there to help Garve and District 

Not all that go to Strathpeffer  and district

How will it benefit Garve ?

A New car park ?

Picnic benches.?

We have all that, and a that brings in 

Drugs

Litter 

Youth in fast cars 

Drink problems

Noise 

And this all happens at the spots with car parking and picnic benches.

I see from the Facebook page a lot of support is from outside the community but little from inside ?

• Conon Bridge
• Muir of Ord
• Contin..
• Strathpeffer.   

So from the point of benefit i cant see much with this one 

Why does Contin not build it?, they are getting money from our wind farm and its more central to all that are behind it, go on let them throw away their share ?

For me its a 2/10 what about you  

On the benefit side maybe a local contractor will get the job of doing the ground works ?

As we have more than one in the Strathpeffer,Contin,Garve,Muir of Ord area 

Over 60s Christmas Party” organised by Garve and District Community Council. £1,000

“Over 60s Christmas Party” organised by Garve and District Community Council.  £1,000 was allocated to this event, which was successfully held in 2014.


Well a hundred percent behind this one  but i  think £1000 is far to little i need a bigger dinner and more drink next year.


I will give this one 10/10 You ? 

Achnasheen and Strathvaich Gun Club Regeneration awarded £15.000

“Achnasheen and Strathvaich Gun Club Regeneration” proposed by the Gun Club.  A sum of £15,000 was awarded to the club to acquire improved facilities.


Well this is local and if you shoot ? does nothing for me but it is not in Strathpeffer so it ticks the box's
I note, we don't know what the money was spent on? or has it been spent.

What criteria must be demonstrated?

Need :Demonstrate that there is a clear need for

the project. 

Community Use Demonstrate the likely extent of community use

of the proposed project or facility.

Community Involvement Demonstrate that the project is already supported

by committed and resourceful individuals.

Value Demonstrate that the requested funding has

been carefully costed and represents value for

money. The budget should be realistic and quotes

sought from multiple sources.

But i will give it 7/10 as it is local and i am sure it will be open to all.

Moving Strathgarve Primary Forward Over £10,000 was awarded to this project

“Moving Strathgarve Primary Forward” – proposed by the parents association.  Over £10,000 was awarded to this project which included a number of proposals including £3,200 for computer tablets for the pupils, £1,500 for transport for the pupils to attend various recreational events, £810 for a school trip for 3 pupils to the Scripture Union Outdoor Centre, and £5,000 for play equipment to be provided at the school.


Well this one ticks all the Funding Criteria box's


So 10/10 for this one or do you think different ?

“Hydrotherapy for the Highlands” – A donation of £5,000 was awarded to this local charity,

“Hydrotherapy for the Highlands” – A donation of £5,000 was awarded to this local charity, supporting and maintaining the Puffin Pool hydrotherapy facility in Dingwall that is used by a number of residents within the community.

Well for this one i don't know how it is covered by the  Funding Criteria ?
but is it ?

I will give it 5/10 what do you think, as it is you money ?

Kinlochluichart Church

“Kinlochluichart Church” – this project aimed to improve the toilet and catering facilities at the church, but at the time of the application there was insufficient detail to award funding.

What will not be funded?
Projects with the following characteristics will not be funded;
• Projects of no benefit to the areas defined above
• National or regional charities with no independent office in the Garve and District Community Council area
• Projects that are funded by the local authority or other statutory bodies
• Improvements to land that is not open to the general public
• Sponsorships
• Projects promoting political activities
• Religious groups
• Deficit or retrospective funding (i.e. for activities that have already taken place)
• Services or facilities which the Lochluichart Community Trust already supports
• Projects considered by the Lochluichart Community Trust (acting reasonably) to be adverse to its interest
in the wind farm.

So Kinlochluichart Church is part of a Religious group



So a big fat 0/10 for this ? what do you think is the church skint!  or does it need our help?

Strathpeffer Spa Golf Club Project 2015 £8000

Strathpeffer Spa Golf Club Project 2015 £8000 received £8000 of your money why ? it has spent it on   (Gordon MacKenzie outlined the progress at Strathpeffer Golf Club following the award of LCT funding – existing carpets have been cleaned, new carpets ordered, plumbing, electrics and decorating improved, glass-washer and refrigerator acquired and website re-vamped).Now according to there press release the money was to be spent on  (“Strathpeffer Spa Golf Club Project 2015″ was awarded £8,000 to improve its clubhouse catering facilities.) i don't see much catering improvements on the statement  by Mr Mackenzie to the board on the 24th February 2015


There had been an increase in members from the Garve area, and coaching for young players had been arranged. So kids are going to get coaching!!!? well first you will have to be a member of this little group.

Type                      Annual Fee

Full                                   £ 365

Senior                               £ 285

Junior Category 1              £ 160

Junior Category 2              £ 50

Student                             £175

So at first to get any benefit for our money we will have to fork out membership of any thing from £50 to £365.

Sorry this is just wrong do we get reduced fees for our £8000 ? what help and benefit is it to our area?

Now only three Directors could vote on this, as one is from Strathpeffer originally and the other two declared a interest as they were members of the club?

The Lochluichart Community Trust aims to support projects that make a difference to life in, and seek improvement in, the local community, through the development and regeneration of the area. We are keen to support community and voluntary organisations that are charitable, educational, philanthropic or benevolent in purpose, with an emphasis on projects that will provide improvements for younger generations.

What criteria must be demonstrated?

.Need :Demonstrate that there is a clear need for

the project. 

Community Use Demonstrate the likely extent of community use

of the proposed project or facility.

Community Involvement Demonstrate that the project is already supported

by committed and resourceful individuals.

Value Demonstrate that the requested funding has

been carefully costed and represents value for

money. The budget should be realistic and quotes

sought from multiple sources.

So for this award 0/10  what do you think ?

Community Energy for Garve & District awarded £5.000 for feasibility study

Community Energy for Garve & District 

Across the country, local communities are getting together to set up their own renewable energy schemes.
·      Can we set up a scheme to help install renewable energy in all properties in Garve & District?
·      Do you want renewable energy on your property?
·      Do you want to get involved?

Well this one is local  so 10/10 what would you award this scheme ? let me know.