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Rural Update 87
19 December 2006
Catch up with the latest news from the Rural Community Gateway
http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/
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EDITOR'S NOTE
It's that time of year again. Season's greetings to all Rural Gateway
members, and a Happy New Year when it comes. Over the Christmas
period there won't be much activity on the Rural Gateway, as the
editor will be busy eating mince pies and playing Monopoly, however
we will be back with a bang in the New Year. Watch this space for
exciting new developments for 2007.
ASK AN EXPERT
In the autumn, Rural Gateway members put their questions to Geoff
Fagan, Director of the Centre for Sustainable Community Development
at the University of Strathclyde and Project Manager of CADISPA.
Geoff's answers are back and his two articles have proved very
popular so far.
See: http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/1529
and http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/1528
EVENTS
If, like mine, your 2007 diary is filling up already, then take a look
at our events section to make sure you're not missing out on
anything. Recently added events include workshops on the post office
network consultation in Inverness and Edinburgh.
See: http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/information/events.html
YOUR PROJECT
Hi Hopes is the latest project to feature in the Your Project section
of the site. Nicola Smith tells us more about the first
geographically based Development Partnership in Scotland.
See: http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/1534
Remember, we are always on the lookout for interesting projects to
feature in this part of the site, so if you would like to promote
your project get in touch by emailing:
mailto:editor@ruralgateway.org.uk
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THANK YOU
Michael Johnstone, Phil Olson, David Woodhouse, John Taylor, Quentin
McLaren, Liz, Tessa, Michael Graham and Nicola Smith for their recent
contributions. A special thanks to Geoff Fagan for taking part in Ask
an expert.
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1. Ask an expert: Geoff Fagan (Part 1)
2. Ask an expert: Geoff Fagan (Part 2)
3. Your project - Hi Hopes
4. Crofting inquiry chair appointed
5. Rural jobs round up 18
6. Mull powers forward with woodchip fuel supply
7. Work starts on new sustainable home for National Park Authority
8. Cairngorms National Park Plan goes to Scottish Executive for approval
9. Free French course for tourist sector
LEADING STORIES
ASK AN EXPERT: GEOFF FAGAN (PART 1)
Geoff Fagan answers rural Scotland's questions, in the first part of
his Ask an expert. In this part, Geoff answers questions on
sustainability, communities, volunteering and more.
See: http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/1529
ASK AN EXPERT: GEOFF FAGAN (PART 2)
In the second part of his Ask an expert article, Geoff Fagan answers
questions on windfarms, eco tourism and community meetings and more.
See: http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/1528
YOUR PROJECT - HI HOPES
Nicola Smith tells us about HI Hopes, the first geographically based
Development Partnership in Scotland.
See: http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/1534
CROFTING INQUIRY CHAIR APPOINTED
Professor Mark Shucksmith has been appointed as Chair of a Committee
of Inquiry on crofting.
See: http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/1533
RURAL JOBS ROUND UP 18
If you are looking for a new job for the new year, or a complete
change of career, then have a look at our latest rural jobs round up.
See: http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/1532
MULL POWERS FORWARD WITH WOODCHIP FUEL SUPPLY
The Isle of Mull is getting greener, as the island now has its own
woodchip fuel supply. Read more about it here, along with news of a
special woodchip event to be held on the island.
See: http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/1523
WORK STARTS ON NEW SUSTAINABLE HOME FOR NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Work has begun on the new headquarters for the Loch Lomond and the
Trossachs National Park Authority. A key feature of the building will
be its indigenous Douglas Fir timber frame.
See: http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/1530
CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK PLAN GOES TO SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE FOR APPROVAL
Public sector bodies operating in the Cairngorms National Park have
officially submitted their plan for the park's future to the Scottish
Executive.
See: http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/1527
FREE FRENCH COURSE FOR TOURIST SECTOR
A new French course will soon be available, aimed at those working in
the tourist sector. The course is free of charge and will be
completed mostly through distance learning.
See: http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/1524
CONTACT US
If you have any queries you can send an email message to us at:
mailto:editor@ruralgateway.org.uk
I hope you continue to find the Rural Community Gateway Website
useful and interesting.
Best wishes,
Norette Ferns
http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/cgi
site/whoswho.cgi?action=detail&id=4&authorid=1168
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- Source
- Rural Gateway
- Date
- 19-Dec-2006
- Categories
- All Scotland, Newsletter Archive