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Rural Update 93
RURAL UPDATE: ISSUE 93
12 April 2007
Catch up with the latest news from the Rural Community Gateway
http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/
EDITOR'S NOTE
I hope those of you who had an Easter break enjoyed it - I certainly
enjoyed mine! But it's still been a busy time at the Gateway. We've
added a new topic on Crofting, where you will find information
on the Committee of Inquiry on Crofting, we've announced our March photo
competition winner and published our March photo gallery. Read more
about what's new to the site below.
NEWSWIRE FORMAT
If you have not received this newsletter in our new format, go to My
Newsletters and select to receive the newswires in html format.
See https://secure.ruralgateway.org.uk/cgi-bin/register.cgi?page=33
CROFTING
As you may be aware, a Committee of Inquiry on crofting has been
established. The Committee will soon have its own website, but in the
meantime you can find more about the inquiry on the Rural Gateway. Go
to Topics on the homepage and follow the link to Crofting.
See http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/topics/crofting.html
PHOTO COMPETITION
Tom Fincher has won our photo competition for March with an
atmospheric shot taken while walking on Birnam Hill in Perthshire.
Our March photo gallery includes everything from feeding lambs to
kayaking to some lovely welly boots!
See http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/1698
The competition runs throughout the year, so send your photos on
the theme 'Living in rural Scotland' to mailto:editor@ruralgateway.org.uk
Remember, we are looking for photos that represent living and working
in Scotland's rural communities. This time of year should offer lots
of photo opportunities - family days out during the holidays or
new life on the farm, for example. You can find all the monthly
galleries and more about our winners in our new photo competition archive.
See http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/1608
YOUR PROJECT
You might remember that in our February photo competition gallery we
featured Dianne Smith's 'Who said education can't be fun!' which
showed pupils from Balfron High School enjoying their Rural Skills
course. Well, in our latest Your project, Dianne tells us more about
the course, their biggest achievement so far and the challenges they
face.
See http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/1696
JOIN THE DISCUSSION
Don't forget that you can add comments to our news articles, and let us know
what you think about the issues. You might want to join the discussion on
our article 'Call for reduced tax on necessary 4x4 vehicles'. Or
tells us what you think about Rural Scotland: Better Still, Naturally
by adding a comment to the article 'Executive publish major new
policy document'.
See http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/1672
And http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/1639
GETTING TO KNOW YOU
Getting to know you is the part of the site where people tell us
a bit about themselves and their area. It's easy to take part and
we are always looking for volunteers. If you would be interested in
taking part drop me an email at mailto:editor@ruralgateway.org.uk
There is also a new Getting to know you archive on the site.
See http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/1609
RURAL ANSWERS
Recent postings include an appeal for information on how to best
manage and lead a dispersed workforce. Do you have any suggestions or
experience that you can share? Remember, Rural answers is your
opportunity to put your questions to other Rural Gateway users and to
share your knowledge with them.
See http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/ruralanswers/
DOCUMENTS LIBRARY
Recently added documents include the major new policy document from
the Scottish Executive Rural Scotland: Better Still, Naturally and
the social enterprise strategy Better Business: A strategy and action
plan for social enterprise in Scotland.
See http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/information/documents.html
EVENTS
Recently added events include a timber frame self-build course in
Fife, a funding event in Arbroath, a community right to buy event in
Glenrothes and an exhibition of art and photography in Saline. If you
have an event you would like to publicise in the events section email
me at mailto:editor@ruralgateway.org.uk
See http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/information/events.html
FUNDING NEWSWIRE
Sandra Hogg, who writes our highly popular Funding Latest articles,
also produces a very informative monthly newswire to keep you up to
date with funding news.
See https://secure.ruralgateway.org.uk/cgi-bin/profile.cgi?page=1
Remember to select to receive them in html format.
THANK YOU
Douglas MacNeil, David Woodhouse, Scott Barker, Michael Johnston,
Chris Ferne, Lloyd Gudgeon, Phil Olson, Mary Thomson and more for
their recent contributions and comments. Thanks also to all those who
have contributed to the photo competition.
TOP STORIES
Executive publish major new policy document
See http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/1672
Crofting Inquiry Committee members named
See http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/1678
Royal Mail announces plans to charge rural areas more for bulk mail
See http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/1679
New community investment programme
See http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/1681
March photo competition winner walks away with prize
See http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/1669
Community sawmill open for business
See http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/1697
Your project - Skills for work - Rural skills course
See http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/1696
CONTACT US
We are always happy to hear from Rural Gateway users, so please feel
free to email editor@ruralgateway.org.uk with any comments or
suggestions.
Best wishes
Norette Ferns
Copyright 2007 Rural Community Gateway. The Rural Community Gateway is a Scottish Executive initiative, designed and developed by online community specialists Sift with content and editorial services
provided by the Rural Communities Team of the Scottish Council for
Voluntary Organisations.
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- Rural Gateway
- Date
- 12-Apr-2007
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