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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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. ... See MoreSee Less

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.

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