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November newsletter now online

The November newsletter is now available to view online. It will be mailed to residents [...]

May 2024 newsletter

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February 2024 newsletter

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November 2023 newsletter

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Events

Last wood fuel day 2024 is Saturday 9 November

Saturday 9 November is the last wood fuel day of 2024

Good News – Pomona Day Saturday 26 October

12-4pm Come and celebrate apples and other fruits from our gardens.

VRG AGM Tuesday 5 November 2024

This year's AGM will be held on Tuesday 5 November at the Mayfield Centre

Wood fuel day 14 September cancelled

Sorry for the short notice but the processor will not be useable this Saturday, so [...]

Pomona Day 2024

Saturday 26 October 2024 Pomona Day is now a well-loved autumn event in the Valley, [...]

Wood fuel days 14 September, 5 October

Free wood for the community

Updates

November newsletter now online

The November newsletter is now available to view online. It will be mailed to residents [...]

Have your say – local place plan

A Local Place Plan will be developed for the Carron Valley area over the next [...]

Community News November 2024

The November Community Newsletter is available to download or view online.

New windfarm Cairnoch Hill

Eurowind Energy have lodged a Proposal of Application Notice with Stirling Council for the installation [...]

Good News – Pomona Day Saturday 26 October

12-4pm Come and celebrate apples and other fruits from our gardens.

Young Persons and Childrens’ Grant Scheme Closed

Sadly, we have reached the end of our funds for this year. The new funding [...]

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Update October 2024

As Energy Efficiency grants have proved to be extremely popular this financial year, the allocated budget for these grants is now completely spent.

Funding for these comes from the Craigengelt wind farm. Until such time as more funding becomes available, further applications will not be accepted.

Please note we are unable to accept retrospective applications. If you choose to go ahead with work you cannot claim for a grant afterwards.

Residents will be informed via www.valleyrenewables.co.uk and social media when the grant reopens.

Residents wishing to do Energy Efficiency work on their homes are encouraged to try Home Energy Scotland.
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Update October 2024

As Energy Efficiency grants have proved to be extremely popular this financial year, the allocated budget for these grants is now completely spent.

Funding for these comes from the Craigengelt wind farm. Until such time as more funding becomes available, further applications will not be accepted.

Please note we are unable to accept retrospective applications. If you choose to go ahead with work you cannot claim for a grant afterwards.

Residents will be informed via www.valleyrenewables.co.uk and social media when the grant reopens.

Residents wishing to do Energy Efficiency work on their homes are encouraged to try Home Energy Scotland.
Credit: erik-mclean-aCshJn3y93s-unsplash-scaled.jpg
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2 months ago
Sorry for the short notice but the processor will not be useable this Saturday, so no wood fuel day..

HOWEVER we are hoping you can join us for a couple or so hours to do some maintenance work the the woods.  Lots of different tasks so there will be something for all abilities.  

Just bring yourselves, boots or wellies and gardening gloves.  If you have a hoe that would be helpful.  Meet at the cabin @ 10am.  Saturday 14th September.

Sorry for the short notice but the processor will not be useable this Saturday, so no wood fuel day..

HOWEVER we are hoping you can join us for a couple or so hours to do some maintenance work the the woods. Lots of different tasks so there will be something for all abilities.

Just bring yourselves, boots or wellies and gardening gloves. If you have a hoe that would be helpful. Meet at the cabin @ 10am. Saturday 14th September.
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3 months ago
Pomona Day Saturday 26 October 2024

Pomona Day is now a well-loved autumn event in the Valley, a chance to share produce, chat and excellent food. 
Don’t miss the event of the season!

What’s on this year?
o Apple scratter and fruit press. Bring along your washed fruit and turn it into juice which you can drink on the spot, or take home with you. Don’t forget to bring clean bottles, even sterilised if you want to keep the juice longer. 

o Children’s Activities.

o There will be the traditional delicious barbeque provided by Jennifer Willgerod. She is promising a pulled-pork theme this year. Pulled veg? Maybe!

o Bring and share produce table – bring any goodies you have grown or made and sample other offerings. You can donate these or ask for payment, it is up to you! Last year we sent a substantial cheque to Strathcarron Hospice. 

o Advice table  -Lynsey Payne, from Appletree Man, will be on hand to help with all things apple related. Do you have apples in your garden you can’t identify? Do any have spots or cracks? What verities is it best to plant for your position? How and when do I prune?

Lynsey will answer your questions and give expert advice. She may bring along some fruit trees for sale, so if you are in market to stock up, or restock, remember to bring some cash. 

o And last, but not least, time to catch up with neighbours old and new.
There will be toilets on site and a pavilion if the weather is not kind. 
Parking at the event space is limited. If you have mobility issues, please try to get dropped off at the site and then move on to park further up the track. Otherwise, please park at the Forestry and Land Scotland Woodland carpark (charged).
Hoping to see you on 26th October!

Please let me know whether you are coming (christinepuckering0@gmail.com) so we can firm up the catering order.

Christine Logan

Pomona Day Saturday 26 October 2024

Pomona Day is now a well-loved autumn event in the Valley, a chance to share produce, chat and excellent food.
Don’t miss the event of the season!

What’s on this year?
o Apple scratter and fruit press. Bring along your washed fruit and turn it into juice which you can drink on the spot, or take home with you. Don’t forget to bring clean bottles, even sterilised if you want to keep the juice longer.

o Children’s Activities.

o There will be the traditional delicious barbeque provided by Jennifer Willgerod. She is promising a pulled-pork theme this year. Pulled veg? Maybe!

o Bring and share produce table – bring any goodies you have grown or made and sample other offerings. You can donate these or ask for payment, it is up to you! Last year we sent a substantial cheque to Strathcarron Hospice.

o Advice table -Lynsey Payne, from Appletree Man, will be on hand to help with all things apple related. Do you have apples in your garden you can’t identify? Do any have spots or cracks? What verities is it best to plant for your position? How and when do I prune?

Lynsey will answer your questions and give expert advice. She may bring along some fruit trees for sale, so if you are in market to stock up, or restock, remember to bring some cash.

o And last, but not least, time to catch up with neighbours old and new.
There will be toilets on site and a pavilion if the weather is not kind.
Parking at the event space is limited. If you have mobility issues, please try to get dropped off at the site and then move on to park further up the track. Otherwise, please park at the Forestry and Land Scotland Woodland carpark (charged).
Hoping to see you on 26th October!

Please let me know whether you are coming (christinepuckering0@gmail.com) so we can firm up the catering order.

Christine Logan
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3 months ago