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| Rural Update 121 |
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21 Jul 2008 Rural Update 121. 18th July 2008. 1. Climate change and rural Scotland - new film explores possible futures 2. First Marine Bill hopes to strike right balance 3. Fuel petition calls for action 4. International Spotlight: Rural Development Foundation, Poland 5. Free SCVO membership for small voluntary organisations 6. Calling young photographers 7. Two new arts projects want your contributions 8. SRDP open day Ayr 9. Off the Shelf July 2008 10. Rural Rambling 15 11. Rural Jobs Round Up 36 Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update 119 |
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5 Jun 2008 Rural Update 119. 5th June 2008. 1. Rural Round Up 93 2. Special report: Equal opportunities in rural Scotland 3. First meeting for new Rural Development Council 4. Working away in rural Scotland gallery 5. Rural Rambling 14 6. Special report: Cothrom's new learning centre 7. Calor Village of the Year deadline extended 8. What's Going On? May 2008 9. North East, Tayside and Fife post office closures have your say 10. Beavers set for comeback. Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update 118 |
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26 May 2008 Rural Update 23rd May 2008. 1. Wanted: Young peoples' views of Highlands and Islands 2. Grants for landowners to build homes for rent 3. Shetland crofthouse garden goes to Chelsea 4. Warm welcome for radical report on crofting 5. Funding Latest 54 6. Funding Latest Special SRDP 7. Off the shelf May 2008 8. Your Project - Eco-Schools Scotland 9. Rural Jobs Round Up 34 Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update 117 |
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7 May 2008 7th May 2008. 1. Rural school closures - have your say 2. Poverty, inequality and deprivation discussion extended 3. Lewis windfarm refused consent 4. A Southerly Aspect: Inspirational Places, Inspirational People 5. Rural Rambling 13 6. Rural Round Up 92 7. Counting sheep wins working away photo competition 8. Illegal animal poisonings on increase 9. Experiences of working life for Highland pupils 10. Deer Commission to merge into SNH 11. Special report: Raasay Mill restoration 12. NFU Scotland hold Rural Priorities surgeries 13. International Spotlight - Swedish Rural Parliament 14. What's Going On? april 2008 Newsletter Archive, All Scotland |
| Rural update 115 |
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4 Apr 2008 Rural update 115. 1. Leader funding announcement 2. Happy Birthday Rural Gateway 3. Call for photos for competition 4. Future Farmer Award - still time to apply 5. Rural round up 91 6. A Southerly Aspect - What it community capacity building? 7. My favourite place in rural Scotland gallery 8. Your project - Rag Tag 'n' Textile 9. Rural rambling 12 and more . . . Newsletter Archive |
| Rural update 114 |
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4 Mar 2008 Rural update 114. 1. Great Rural Debate on Tourism 2. Homes for Rent scheme announced at housing conference 3. Scotland's rural policy reviewed 4. Northern Haven tops favourite place photo competition 5. Rural round up 90 6. Your project - Fife Diet Project 7. Cheaper ferry fares to be piloted 8. Village Halls Summit success 9. Announcement: SRDP events 10. Announcement: Countdown to e-Day 11. Rural jobs round up 33 12. Invitation to join the UHI Foundation Newsletter Archive |
| Rural update 113 |
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12 Feb 2008 Rural update 113. 1. Gateway supports Calor Village of the Year Awards 2. Have you seen this cat? 3. Shetland and Orkney arts hubs up for top award 4. A Southerly Aspect: A culture of . . . trust? 5. Your Project - Big Tent Festival 6. Unique opportunity for future leaders 7.Rural ramblings 11 8. Future Farmer Award - apply now! 9. Get spring cleaning in April 10. Event report: Hi Hopes final conference 11. Event report: making the most of rural development funding 12. Social enterprises enter Dragon's Den Newsletter Archive |
| Rural update 112 |
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8 Feb 2008 Rural update 112. 1. Experiencing fuel poverty? 2. Ask the Cabinet Secretary Richard Lochhead 3. Gateway seeks Project Scotland volunteer 4. Rural round up 89 5. New photo competition bigger and better 6. Special report: Durris explores opportunities of forest assets 7. Off the shelf -February 2008 8. Notes from the farm: Thoughts of spring 9. Beavers back in Argyll? 10. Rural jobs round up 32 Newsletter Archive |
| Rural update 111 |
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24 Jan 2008 Rural update 111. 1. Up-Helly-Aa shot wins photo competition 2. Village Halls Summit to map way forward 3. A Southerly Aspect: January 2008 4. Rural round up 88 5. National discussion is food for thought 6. Housing debate poll results 7. Rural ramblings 10 Newsletter Archive |
| Rural update 110 |
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11 Jan 2008 Rural update 110. 1. Photo competition online poll - you decide 2. Great Rural Debate on Housing 3. Highland post office proposed closures 4. SRDP meetings in Cairngorms National Park 5. Rural film makers up for top movie awards 6. Do you need a conservation blitz 7. New planning policy encourages councils to release more land 8. Review of the Year 2007 9. Funding latest 53 10. Special report: Direct payments and self-directed support 11. Off the shelf - December 2007 Newsletter Archive |
| Rural update 108 |
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16 Nov 2007 Rural update 108. 1. Avian flu - farmers and public urged to be vigilant 2. Announcement - HITRANS deadline 3. Time to talk, time to listen 4. Volunteers wanted to monitor festive mail 5. Take part in e-Communities research 6. Rural round up 86 7. Woodfuel seminars to answer burning question 8. Shetland and Skye in top of sustainable tourism list 9. Special report: Communities on the Edge update 10. Get the tools to start development trust Newsletter Archive |
| Rural update 109 |
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5 Nov 2007 Rural update 109. 1. Special report: Sharing knowledge as an act of care in NHS Scotland 2. November photo competition winner - Fried of Scotland 3. Public meetings for possible SRDP applicants 4. Gigha Trust seeks assistant manager 5. Conference report: Highland Voluntary Sector 2007 6. Rural round up 87 7. Rural rambling 9 8. Halls campaign goes to Holyrood 9. Deer strategy consultation open 10. New report says rural voice not being heard Newsletter Archive |
| Rural update 107 |
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2 Nov 2007 Rural update 107. 1. Your local post office - have your say 2. Notes from the farm: Hanging on 3. Making a splash - October photo competition winner 4. Your project - Hope 2 Oban 5. Off the shelf - October 2007 6. Rural jobs round up 31 7. Foot and mouth aid package announced 8. Regeneration success for Alness Newsletter Archive |
| Rural update 106 |
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19 Oct 2007 Rural update 106. 1. International spotlight - new VETAID project 2. Celebrating Highland voluntary sector 3. Rural round up 85 4. Your project - Airlie Hall Silver Surfers 5. Rural Gateway survey results 6. Rural broadband scheme announced 7. Trial beaver reintroduction proposed 8. Rural rambling 8 9. RSABI Foot and Mouth hardship fund 10. Time is right to tackle wildlife crime 11. Emergency welfare scheme for light lambs 12. Funding latest 52 13. Rural Development Programme update Newsletter Archive |
| Rural update 105 |
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8 Oct 2007 Rural update 105. 1. Rural development funding - some key facts for communities 2. NFU Scotland host Rural Development Programme events 3. Rural round up 84 4. Rural jobs round up 30 5. Announcement: Rural Development Programme seminars 6. Markets to resume following Foot and Mouth outbreak 7. Farming fun for September photo competition winner 8. Off the shelf - September 2007 9. Borders Voluntary Sector Conference report 10. Geopark Conference - more than rocks 11. Initiative at the Edge conference success for Barra Newsletter Archive |
| Rural update 104 |
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21 Sep 2007 Rural update 104. 1. Frank Burns reviews Charter for Rural Communities 2. Longer driver hours needed due to Foot and Mouth outbreak say Scottish Government 3. Announcement: insurance and financial service events for charities 4. Foot and Mouth text alerts available 5. Enjoy free archaeology events all month 6. Sports and leisure organisations wanted for research project 7. Rural rambling 7 8. New Foot and Mouth outbreak in Surrey 9, Rural round up 83 10. Apathy to action at ruralnet uk conference 11. August photo competition gallery Newsletter Archive |
| Rural update 103 |
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6 Sep 2007 1. Three million! Not likely! Carnegie Charter was "tremendous value for money" 2. Post office local consultations begin 3. Tougher penalties for wildlife crime proposed 4. Only way is up for August photo competition winner 5. Scottish Crofting Foundation review Charter for Rural Communities 6. Off the shelf - August 2007 7. Next steps for village halls campaign 8. Your project - TYKES Newsletter Archive |
| Rural update 102 |
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27 Aug 2007 Rural update 102. 1. Sales, shows and markets to resume 2. Geoff Fagan reviews Charter for Rural Communities 3. Golden eagle poisoned in the Borders 4. Experience does not guarantee safety on Scotland's mountains 5. Your project - Eoropie Dunes Park 6. Animal movement ban 7. Funding latest 51 8. Rural projects make finals of lottery awards 9. Study into lower ferry fares announced 10. Rural rambling 6 Newsletter Archive |
| Rural update 101 |
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9 Aug 2007 Rural update 101. 1. Animal movement ban relaxed in Scotland. 2. Pip Tabor reviews A Charter for Rural Communities 3. Charter for Rural Communities to be reviewed 4. Agricultural shows go on 5. Foot and mouth update 6. Animal movement ban imposed following foot and mouth update 7. Rural round up 82 8. Off the shelf - July 2007 9. July photo competition winner - full steam ahead 10. Tenant Farming Forum website launched 11. Crofting brand to launch in autumn Newsletter Archive |
| Rural update 100 |
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29 Jul 2007 Rural update 100. 1. 100 best things in rural Scotland 2. Ministers embark on rural tour 3. Swinney signs Halls for All petition 4. Can't afford to leave, can't afford to stay 5. Highland Clearance memorial unveiled 6. Notes from the farm: Farming in the rain 7. Great BBC office resource give away 8. European Geoparks Network - call for papers 9. Major rural policy document now in Gaelic 10. Set aside land can be used Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update 99 |
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13 Jul 2007 Salmond briefed on Halls for All campaign; Rural round up 81; Fishing communities - have your say; Rural Gateway questions now with Cabinet Secretary; June photo competition gallery; Rural ramblings 5; Green Energy Awards 2007 - make your nominations now; June photo competition winner - shop shot tops the lot. Newsletter Archive |
| Rural update 98 |
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29 Jun 2007 Rural update 98. 1. International Spotlight - the importance of community buildings 2. Rural round up 80 3. Celebrate Highland diversity 4. Announcement - project officer wanted for woodlands project 5. New study looks at potential of online business training 6. Funding latest 50 7. UHI to launch Research Centre for Rural Childhood 8. Your project - SMART Recovery UK 9. Something for everybody at the Royal Highland Show Newsletter Archive |
| Rural update 97 |
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12 Jun 2007 Rural Update 97. 1. Campaign urges Executive to tackle village halls crisis 2. Response round up - SRDP funding announcement 3. Scottish Rural Development Programme funding plans announced 4. Buchan Dial-A-Bus win top award 5. Ask the Cabinet Secretary - send us your questions 6. Rural round up 79 7. Rural jobs round up 27 8.May photo competition gallery 9. Your project - Sus it Out Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update 96 |
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30 May 2007 Conference report - NPP DESERVE Final Fling; Rural jobs round up 26; Rural Community Carbon Network - call for support; Community training needs uncovered; Rural ramblings 4; Alex Salmond's Cabinet approved; Rural round up 78; Getting to know you - Bridget Paterson; Squirrelpox virus - first fatal case in Scotland. Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update 95 |
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11 May 2007 1. BADA-UK raise awareness of tick-borne disease 2. Your project: Transport to Employment 3. Special report:exciting new heritage project for Bute 4. Notes from the farm 5. Young people wanted for rural projects in Europe 6. April photo competition winner announced 7.Ask an expert Lantra 8. Our funding expert walks the funding walk 9. Biggar aims for carbon neutral status. Newsletter Archive |
| Rural update 94 |
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27 Apr 2007 Funding latest 49; Highland Voluntary Sector manifesto published; Go wild in the isles at Mull & Iona Wildlife Week, Your project - Highland Alternative Music; Rural round up 77; ruran ramblings 3; Gateway evaluation published; NFUS and SRPBA tell pylon inquiry to consider underground cabling; Community engagement book produced by National Park; Geoff Fagan reports on community engagement seminar. Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update 93 |
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12 Apr 2007 Executive publish major new policy document; Crofting Inquiry Committee members names; Royal Mail announces plans to charge rural areas more for bulk mail; new community investment programme; March photo competition winner walks away with prize; Community sawmill open for business; Your Project - Skills for work Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update 92 |
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30 Mar 2007 Listen to local needs say responses to post office consultation; call for reduced tax on necessary 4x4 vehicles; Gateway users say no to pay as you go road tax; First ever National Park plans approved; Funding latest 48; Minister announces next steps for Coastal and Marine National Park; Rural ramblings 2; Community buyout saves historic ferry; Coastal and marine national park consultation responses published. All Scotland, Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update 91 |
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14 Mar 2007 Housing on Croft land study launched; Cancelled ferry can't stop Rural Services Conference 2007; Two year review of the Community Right to Buy published; Recommendations of the Advisory Group on Marine and Coastal Strategy publihsed; You Project - Men into Care; Rural jobs round up 21; Rural Round Up 75; Lantra take part in Ask an Expert; Scotland's finest Woodlands Awards 2007 - enter now! All Scotland, Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update 90 |
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1 Mar 2007 1. Postwatch Scotland questionnaure findings in; 2. A brand name for Crofting produce?; 3. New poll asks what you think about pay as you go road tax; 4. Housing biggest rural issue according to poll; 5. Rural round up 74; 6. Your Project - BTCV Scotland Youth Environment Heritage Programme; 7. Competition for young people with ideas and vision launched; 8. A rural rambling; 9. Relocation, relocation for Uist hedgehogs? All Scotland, Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update 89 |
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15 Feb 2007 1. Is Scotland's rural voice being heard?; 2. Rural round up 73; 3. Urgently required - dynamic head teacher for rural schools; 4. Pylons public inquiry; 5. Announcement - bursaries available for Rural Housing Services Conference; 6. Rum red deer cull; 7. Digital TV switchover research - contractor required; 8. Helpline for Muslim women seeks workers in Highlands; 9. Scottish Wildlife Trust urge public to say no to Lewis windfarm. All Scotland, Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update 88 |
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29 Jan 2007 1. Post office closures update; 2. Rewarding, fun and affordable - the Rural Services Conference in the Western Isles; 3. Post office consultation - have your say; 4. Your Project - Learning in Regeneration Skills Pack; 5. Funding latest 47; 6. Biosecurity consultation extended; 7. Your Project - community toolkit; 8. Rural Gateway launches photo competition; 9. NFU Scotland manifesto published; 10. Sarah Boyack appointed as new rural minister All Scotland, Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update 87 |
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19 Dec 2006 1. Ask an expert Geoff Fagan 2. Your Project - Hi Hopes 3. Crofting inquiry Chair appointed 4. Rural jobs round up 18 5. Mull powers forward with woodchip fuel supply 6. Work starts on new sustainable home for National Park Authority 7. Cairngorms National Park Plan goes to Scottish Executive for approval 8. Free French course for tourist sector All Scotland, Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update 86 |
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6 Dec 2006 In Rural Update 86, see the results of our poll on cycling, what's recently been added to the documents library and more. All Scotland, Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update 85 |
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23 Nov 2006 Rural update 85 1. Funding deal is close for delayed Rural Development Programme 2. South Uist community land purchase gets boost 3. Blog on the Edge 14 - Gigha Housing Summit 4. Farmers encouraged to submit claims to Scottish Beef Cattle Scheme 5. Rural jobs round up 16 6. Your Project - Choose Life 7. Farmgate to dinner plate 8. Can rural paths deliver 9. Rural round up 69 Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update 84 |
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14 Nov 2006 1. Urgent meeting called to discuss LFA payments; 2. SRDP delays brings disagreement on way forward; 3. Rural Round Up 68; 4. Deprivation research shows mixed results for rural Scotland; 5. Rural Blether - chainsaws, trees and frozen salmon; 6. Your Project - animal bedding project from Action Recycle; 7. Rural Round Up 67; 8. New directory for voluntary and community groups in Argyll and Bute All Scotland, Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update 83 |
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31 Oct 2006 1. Announcement - Scottish Consumer Council seeks contractors for major rural research project 2. Scottish Power to build Europe's largest windfarm 3. New strategy is blueprint for future of forestry 4. Announcement - Highland Cross appeal for charities 5. Announcement - carbon neutral project wanted 6. Funding Update 45 7. Rural jobs round up 15 8. Have your say on new national park 9. Blog on the Edge 13 10. Maintaining and improving services for older people in Lochaber All Scotland, Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update 82 |
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18 Oct 2006 1. Squirrelpox Alert Update 2. Rural Communities Need Their Post Offices 3. INCREASE Community Recycling Deadline Announcement 4. Funding latest 44 5. Youth Bank Scotland 6. Getting stuck into local politics 7. Enjoying 'Good Company' 8. More Crofting Reforms Needed 9. Rural Answers latest 10. Website of the month All Scotland, Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 79 |
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24 Aug 2006 1. Rural Roundup 59 2. Blog on the edge - 12 3. Free trip to Brittany 4. Community asset building - the pros and cons 5. Helping communities ride the radio waves 6. Funding latest - 43 7. How do you like your neighburhood? 8. Rural Answers latest All Scotland, Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 78 |
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15 Aug 2006 1. How does the planning process work for you? 2. Village hall helped by forestry process 3. Rural round up 56 4. Rural round up 57 5. Better water for rural communities? 6. Rural post offices and community life 7. Rural eco-office survey 8. Rural Answers latest 9. Which public transport do you use most? 10. Website of the month Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 76 |
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23 Jun 2006 1. Rural Round Up 2. First projects snap up forest land 3. New chief at Crofters Commission 4. Good news for New Deal jobseekers in north 5. Rural Jobs Round Up 6. Village Retail Services Association Directory 7. Do we need community councils? 8. What’s your favourite rural place? Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 75 |
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9 Jun 2006 1. Communities missing Rural Development Consultation opportunities! 2. Funding Latest 3. Community of the Year deadline closes in 4. Britain’s predators – how do we really feel? 5. Right to Buy suspended in 69 D&G villages 6. Rural Answers 7. Website Of The month 8. Latest Community Newsletters Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 74 |
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24 May 2006 1. Announcement: Rural Development Consultation Events 2. Rural Round Up 54 3. Sale agreed for Scotland’s biggest crofting estate 4. You said it! 5. Announcement: Carnegie UK Trust tender 6. Your Project latest 7. Land expert’s talk finds appreciative audience 8. What’s new in the library? Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 73 |
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10 May 2006 1. Rural Petrol Price Survey 2. Rural Jobs Round Up 12 3. Coastal and Marine National Park consultation to go ahead 4. Crofting opportunities in forests? 5. Get me out of here! 6. New Big Lottery Funds now open 7. Blog on the Edge 9 8. Which road do you hate driving most? Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 72 |
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27 Apr 2006 1. Funding Latest 2. Rural Round Up 3. Government must place more trust in rural people, says Hoey 4. Crofting bill scrutiny highlights main concerns 5. New learning opportunity in European Rural Development 6. Solo around Scotland 7. Rural Answers latest 8. Consultation: Scotland’s National Transport Strategy All Scotland, Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 71 |
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13 Apr 2006 1. Help shape National Park’s future 2. More power to the rural economy? 3. Search is on for Scotland’s top community 4. What you said about bird flu 5. Scottish Enterprise responds on community development role 6. Rural Development Programme consultation 7. Review of support services for voluntary sector 8. Latest poll news Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 70 |
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30 Mar 2006 1. Funding Latest 2. Rural Round up 3. So you want to run a community radio station? 4. Your Project 5. Why are children doing better in rural schools? 6. Enterprising community reopens village shop 7. You said it! 8. Latest poll news Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 69 |
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15 Mar 2006 1. Communities missing Land Reform opportunities - Wightman 2. Latest Scottish Executive rural announcements 3. Blog on the Edge 4. No place for RACE in slimmed down network 5. Rural Remedies 6. Rural Answers latest 7. Latest documents 8. It’s your last chance to… Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 68 |
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2 Mar 2006 1. Your Project: CSV Action 4 Sustainability 2. New guide to help communities finance renewable energy projects 3. Funding Latest 4. Enterprise chief impresses Rural Housing Service conference 5. Getting the message across about sex and drugs 6. Rural Answers latest 7. Latest poll results 8. Website of the Month Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 67 |
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15 Feb 2006 1. Rural Round Up 2. Why publicising farm subsidy information is a good thing 3. Outsider’s view of rural Scotland 4. New lottery fund opens for business 5. You said it! 6. Landowners say they’re working to meet housing needs 7. Visit the funding surgery 8. Vote in our council tax poll Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Round Up 50 |
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24 Jan 2006 In this round up: Boat of Garten's funding for a new hall is nearly complete, a new community centre opens in Lewis, an Angus primary school is saved from closure...plus more local stories. COMMUNITIES, COUNTRYSIDE, CULTURE AND LEISURE, LEARNING, All Scotland, News - General, Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 65 |
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11 Jan 2006 1. Online short courses in rural development launched 2. Scottish Executive rural announcements 3. SNH unveils potential marine national park areas 4. Rural Housing Service Conference bursaries 5. Rural Gateway Review of 2005 (Part 1) 6. Rural Gateway Review of 2005 (Part 2) 7. Funding: Lloyds TSB 21st Birthday Awards 8. Website of the Month Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 64 |
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14 Dec 2005 1. Funding Latest 2. Community of the Year results 3. What does the future hold for community councils? 4. Latest Events 5. Rural Round Up 6. Current poll closing soon 7. What’s new in the documents library 8. Website of the Month Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 63 |
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30 Nov 2005 1. Funding Latest 2. Health appointments: who should pay to get you there? 3. Rural shopping: can it be saved? 4. Rural research focus 5. Subsea cable on the agenda at last? 6. Rural Round Up 7. Latest documents 8. Polls latest Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 62 |
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9 Nov 2005 1. Your Project: Highlands & Islands Community Capacity Partnership 2. Scotland’s Renewables Powerhouse steps closer 3. Is tourism everyone’s business? 4. SNH’s new approach to grants 5. Argyll web portal goes live 6. Art for art’s sake! 7. Inquiry into Rural Development 8. November Website of the Month Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 61 |
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20 Oct 2005 1. Funding Latest 2. Rural Post Offices Poll result 3. Broadband twins far-flung schools 4. Goodmoves Rural Jobs Announcement 5. Royal Burghs take up arms 6. Trees – the power of the west? 7. Latest Rural Answers postings 8. Latest Documents Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 60 |
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6 Oct 2005 1. Rural Round Up 2. Park’s ‘disappointment’ with pylons proposal 3. Woodland project wins international conservation award 4. Announcement: Renewable Energy Conference 5. Community of the Year judging starts 6. Announcement: Rural Job Vacancy 7. Are you still waiting for broadband? 8. Website of the month Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 59 |
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21 Sep 2005 1. Funding Latest 2. What will our rural areas look like in 20 years time? 3. Rural residents call for recognition and support 4. Announcement: Carnegie UK Trust tenders 5. Rural Gateway Interview 6. New marine and coastal strategy announced 7. What’s your favourite rural place? 8. What’s new in our library? Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 58 |
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7 Sep 2005 1. Ask an Expert 2. Rural Round Up 3. South conference seeks competitive rural economy 4. New local food network launched in Highlands 5. Latest Rural vacancies from Goodmoves 6. Rural Answers latest 7. What’s new in the Documents Library? 8. Community Website of the Month Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 57 |
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29 Aug 2005 1. Rural Jobs Round Up 2. New website provides much-needed support for village halls 3. Community Right To Buy’s impact on the rural property market 4. South of Scotland conference preview 5. Broadband sweetener for rural development students 6. Are we suffering from consultation fatigue? 7. The Isle of Gigha: An Assessment of a Sustainable Rural Community 8. Vote in our Gaelic language poll Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 56 |
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10 Aug 2005 1. Funding Latest 2. SNH begins coastal and marine national park consultation 3. Energy company announces pylon route details 4. Rural Round Up 5. Project Profile: The Cowal DESERVE Project 6. So you want to learn Gaelic? 7. Guide to Scottish Executive grants 2005-06 8. Promoting Excellence in Scotland’s communities Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 55 |
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20 Jul 2005 1. Strong plea for rural voice in new Transport Agency 2. SCVO’s new rural champion 3. Will new HIE strategy meet expectations? 4. Rural Round Up 5. Rural Research News 6. Community Transport Funding Awards 7. Social Enterprise Academy Prospectus 8. Latest events Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 54 |
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4 Jul 2005 1. It’s about time we had a Marine National Park! 2. Interview with Mosstowie School Action Group 3. Rural Development Update 4. Landowner calls for reintroduction of wolves 5. SAC students polish up on European agriculture 6. Community recycling: funding application changes 7. What’s new in the Documents Library? 8. Should rural schools be kept open at all costs? Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 53 |
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17 Jun 2005 1. Funding Latest 2. ‘Young Scot’ helps to bridge rural digital divide 3. Rural Round Up 4. SAC Research vacancies 5. Rural schools: the hub of the community 6. Digital TV switchover: will some rural areas still miss out? 7. Shetland prepares to host the Island ‘Olympics’ 8. Second Homes Poll Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 52 |
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1 Jun 2005 1. Community awards: one month and counting 2. MSP’s thumbs up for co-housing concept 3. Rural Round Up 4. Have your say: the future of health services 5. Green heating go-ahead for halls 6. SNH objects to windfarm proposals 7. Rural Voices: murals update 8. Website of the Month Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 51 |
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20 May 2005 1. Funding latest 2. Holyrood rural development inquiry calls for evidence 3. Rural jobs round up 4. Loch Lomond’s draft National Park plan published 5. John Muir Trust AGM report 6. Danish information exchange trip 7. Pylons protesters highlight early progress 8. Final call for Ask an expert questions Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 50 |
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4 May 2005 1. Ask an Expert 2. Scottish Community Awards all set for 2005 3. Why I believe Canada is ahead in the broadband race 4. A mother's story: living with mental ill-health 5. Group holds first meeting on co-housing and eco-villages 6. Rural Round Up 7. Latest documents and links 8. Do urban Scots fail to understand needs of rural Scots? All Scotland, Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 49 |
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13 Apr 2005 1. Funding Latest 2. Community representatives wanted for Swedish island visit 3. Rural ‘conversation’ is just the beginning for Carnegie 4. Rural Jobs Round Up 5. More communities reaping the renewables harvest 6. New report puts small towns and rural areas in focus 7. What’s new in the Documents Library? 8. Does urban care about rural? Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 48 |
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30 Mar 2005 1. New rural network looks to Sweden for inspiration 2. Landmark bill opens debate on future for crofting 3. Stopping Moray’s ‘revolving door’ of job losses and low pay 4. Rural Round Up 5. Lesley Riddoch first up at SCA conference 6. The Cargo Cult 7. Documents Library 8. Latest forum postings Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 47 |
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11 Mar 2005 1. Funding Latest 2. Leader+ News Special 3. New rural network to hold first seminar 4. Rural Jobs Round Up 5. First community buy-outs get the thumbs up 6. Consumer network needs volunteers 7. Planning Advice Note: PAN 74 Affordable Housing 8. Poll news Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 46 |
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23 Feb 2005 1. Funding Latest 2. Interview with Lisa Stephen 3. Minister announces new planning measures for rural areas 4. Transport links are key factor in housing hotspots 5. Scottish Borders Woodland Strategy consultation 6. North Harris Trust launches community fund 7. Survey: drugs misuse in rural areas 8. Poll: how far do you have to drive to fill up? Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 45 |
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2 Feb 2005 1. Disadvantaged rural areas to get special attention 2. Enterprise agency begins biggest public consultation 3. Would you like to be a Carnegie consultant? 4. You’ve got four weeks to tap into tourism fund! 5. EU to fund more Scottish-Nordic projects 6. Bursaries still available for rural housing conference 7. Gaelic Media Service rejects TV channel plans 8. What’s new in the documents library? Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 44 |
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19 Jan 2005 1. Funding Latest 2. Rural Jobs Round Up 3. Big issue: affordable housing and infrastructure 4. Rural Round Up 5. Natural beauty is worth billions to Scotland 6. Should farmers’ CAP subsidies be revealed? 7. Why would you holiday in rural Scotland? 8. Forthcoming Events Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 43 |
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15 Dec 2004 1. Rural Gateway Interview 2. Funding Latest 3. Futurebuilders funding starts now 4. New website helps communities with right to buy 5. Scottish Community of the Year 2004 6. Rural Housing Service Conference 2005 7. Heating rural halls – can anyone help? 8. Orkney Community Wind Turbine Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 42 |
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25 Nov 2004 1. Rural Gateway Interview 2. Community benefit – call for national guidance 3. Rural Round Up 4. Shelter warns of housing crisis in rural communities 5. Plenty of sterling for Stirling communities 6. Minister announces help for communities seeking forest land 7. Tourism poll result 8. Advice on Land Reform requested Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 41 |
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12 Nov 2004 1. Talking Point: new tourism structure 2. Funding Latest 3. New local access forums seek members 4. Aberdeen Rural Development Conference 5. Wakeford to head Rural Affairs Department 6. Puffins tell tales of climate change 7. Renewable energy poll result 8. Trail riding seminar Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 40 |
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29 Oct 2004 1. Community benefit seminar aims to cash in on renewable developments 2. Aviemore – the centre of broadband for two days! 3. Changes made to Bute ferry…but not everyone’s happy 4. Rural Round Up 5. Candidate search is on for Development Officer posts 6. Are you interested in a Royal Burgh conference? 7. Latest Polls 8. Latest Documents Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 39 |
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15 Oct 2004 1. Free delegate pass for Broadband conference 2. Funding Latest 3. Music partners wanted for Leader+ project 4. Are you internationally connected? 5. Future of small towns under the spotlight 6. Broadband: wireless connectivity for the isles 7. Aberfoyle’s mushrooming festival 8. Latest Documents Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update 38 |
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30 Sep 2004 1. Rural Services Conference report and reaction 2. Rural Services Conference presentations 3. Ask an Expert 4. Borders campus recommended for retention 5. Islands should speak with one voice 6. Rural Round Up 7. Rural Enterprise: Micro breweries 8. Community champion poll Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 37 |
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9 Sep 2004 1. Special report on village action movements in Europe 2. DTA Scotland goes from strength to strength 3. Vital petrol grants scheme to be widened 4. EU Rural Development - better, broader, simpler? 5. Communities invited to visit district heating scheme 6 Rural Jobs Round Up 7. Scottish Rural Partnership Fund Consultation Report 8. Community windfall poll All Scotland, Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 36 |
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26 Aug 2004 1. Rural Round Up 2. Funding Latest 3. Windfarm operator offers one million GBP upfront to communities 4. Conference to call for urgent small towns support 5. Decisive council tax poll result 6 South Further and Higher Education Special 7. Rural Jobs Round Up 8. Annual Rural Report 2004/Futurebuilders Scotland Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 35 |
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12 Aug 2004 1. Rural Round Up 2. Funding Latest 3. Flexible learning opportunities for rural communities 4. Four million GBP to help turn rust belt to green belt 5. Community radio station told to clear its decks 6. Here’s an ICT project that’s good for the Seoul 7. Northern Periphery Programme (NPP) Newsletter 8. Rural Housing Discussion – Make your point Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 34 |
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23 Jul 2004 1. Rural Jobs Round Up 2. Theme towns improve their economic prospects 3. Who are this year’s Community of the Year finalists? 4. Teacher’s appeal for housing 5. Highland biking trails on track for October 6. Urgent plea to save Argyll museum 7. Snapshot of the rural voluntary sector 8. Roads poll result Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 33 |
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12 Jul 2004 1. Renewables Report – ‘step in right direction’ 2. Rural Round Up 28 3. Islands Network seeks new members 4. Community woodlands economic research underway 5. Nearly 1 million GBP awarded to community transport projects 6. Lost can still be found! 7. Garden Blether 8. Scottish Rural Services Conference 2004 Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 32 |
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29 Jun 2004 1. Rural Housing Service News 2. Rural Round Up 27 3. Scotland and Euro Partners in multi-million pound project 4. Invergordon's bright new start is there for all to see 5. Funding Latest 6. Out of hours health services consultation paper 7. Future tourism trends 8. Latest conferences and events All Scotland, Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 31 |
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11 Jun 2004 1. Seminar report on future of rural post offices 2. Rural Round Up 26 3. Do you want to help shape our forests? 4. Isles LEADER+ success hailed 5. Funding Latest 6. Wood to fuel north economy 7. Charity Bill consultation document 8. Community of the Year deadline Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 30 |
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28 May 2004 1. Community Woodlands Association Interview 2. Rural Round Up 25 3. Inquiries call after shocking rise in rural suicides 4. Controversy as villagers demand control of local hall 5. Funding latest 6. Recent Polls 7. Windfarm Community Compensation 8. Community Land Ownership Document All Scotland, Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 29 |
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17 May 2004 1. Ask An Expert 2. Rural Round Up 24 3. Minister announces extra money for rural services 4. Bryden is head of new rural ‘think tank’ 5. Wind farm debate attracts big Perth audience 6. Are you in favour of a land tax? 7. Rural Schools Discussion 8. Latest Links All Scotland, Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 28 |
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5 May 2004 1. Conference raised rural profile - SCA 2. Rural Round Up 23 3. Rural fund consultation meetings start 4. Local website in the news after winning our monthly award 5. Quick success for new Borders community fund 6. Is enough attention being paid to agriculture's problems? 7. Do you have a view on deer numbers? 8. Latest Documents Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 27 |
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26 Apr 2004 1. Funding latest 2. Community groups buy MOD site 3. New wildlife tourism operators group 4. Housing worries in Boat 5. Advice needed for North East group 6. Are postal collections up to scratch in your area? 7. Do you have a view on deer numbers? 8. Latest Links Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 26 |
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1 Apr 2004 1. LEADER+ funds rural development 2. Places open for Scotland’s newest PG rural degree course 3. Search begins for Scotland’s top community 4. Swinney confirmed to speak at SCA rural conference 5. Rural Round Up 6. Are postal collections up to scratch in your area? 7. Looking for help with a community project? 8. Latest Links All Scotland, Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 25 |
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29 Mar 2004 1. What’s it like to be an immigrant in rural Scotland? 2. Funding Latest 3. 8 Million GBP package for affordable rural housing 4. Councils’ meeting highlights rural fears 5. Co-operation not competition draws rural visitors 6. Chambers of Commerce want end to urban/rural broadband divide 7. Suggest a poll/add a link 8. What’s your big rural idea? All Scotland, Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 24 |
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3 Mar 2004 1. Minister seeks views on rural fund 2. International Rural Network announce USA conference 3. Rural Round Up 20 4. New members for forestry panel 5. South of Scotland News 6. Wakeford’s ways to tackle rural housing crisis 7. Latest Documents 8. Latest Discussions All Scotland, Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 23 |
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18 Feb 2004 1. CAP Reform news and reaction 2. 150k pounds for Rural Voices extension 3. Rural Round Up 19 4. Interview with Bill Fernie 5. ‘Save our hall’ plea to local council 6. South welcomes Euro spending proposals 7. Latest Documents 8. Want to get something off your chest? All Scotland, Newsletter Archive  1 |
| Rural Update: Issue 22 |
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2 Feb 2004 1. New consultation announced for rural planning 2. Landowners raise outdoor access concerns with minister 3. Rural Round Up 17 4. South of Scotland news special 5. Do you have the stomach for a belly dancing course? 6. London calling for Lochinver project 7. Latest Documents 8. Garden Blether All Scotland, Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 21 |
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21 Jan 2004 1. ‘Worrying’ population plunge in islands 2. Funding Latest 3. Rural Round Up 16 4. SCVO calls for more cash ‘beyond the farm gate’ 5. Borders awaiting crucial Waverley line decision 6. Cash splash to end 20 year wait for Mull’s swimming pool? 7. Latest Documents 8. Vote in our current poll All Scotland, Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 20 |
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10 Jan 2004 1. Banffshire Partnership: 4 years of progress sparks celebrations 2. Funding Latest 3. Funding for village and community halls 4. 7Stanes trail blazes through south forest for 2004 launch 5. Rural Gateway Interview 6. Land fund backs rural communities 7. Latest Documents 8. Latest links All Scotland, Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 19 |
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8 Dec 2003 1. Carnegie to plug rural research gap 2. Funding Latest 3. Have your say in vital consultations 4. Isle of Arran wins Community of the Year accolade 5. Rural Round Up 14 6. West Word goes digital 7. Latest Documents/Links 8. And finally… All Scotland, Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 18 |
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24 Nov 2003 1. Rural Gateway Interview 2. Funding Latest 3. Council will respond to Gaelic Language Bill 4. Franz Fischler talks up rural development 5. Rural Round Up 13 6. Community of the Year Awards 7. Latest Documents 8. And finally… All Scotland, Newsletter Archive |
| Rural Update: Issue 17 |
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7 Nov 2003 1. Press Digest 2. Is rural disadvantage all in the application? 3. BBC to show moon spectacular on Lewis 4. Funding Latest 5. Rural Round Up 12 6. Civic Forum pushes for participation 7. Discussion: 300k pounds former council house in Plockton! 8. Latest Documents and Links All Scotland, Newsletter Archive |