RURAL UPDATE: ISSUE 107
2 November 2007
Catch up with the latest news from the Rural Community Gateway
http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/

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EDITOR'S NOTE
Although it seems that Christmas cards and selection boxes have been
on sale for months already, it is always the beginning of November
that spells the start of the festive build up for me. And then comes
the realisation that the year is almost over. I say this because I
can't believe there are only two months left of our 'Living in rural
Scotland' photo competition. I've been delighted with the response
we've had so far, with ten great winners chosen. So, if you've been
meaning to submit a photo, but haven't got round to it yet, do it
now! There are only two months left before the online poll to decide
which image deserves the title Rural Gateway Photo of the Year 2007.
Take a look at our archive to see our winners and best entries so
far.
See http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/1608

NEWSWIRE FORMAT
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Newsletters and select to receive the newswires in html format.
See https://secure.ruralgateway.org.uk/cgi-bin/register.cgi?page=33

PHOTO COMPETITION
Ewen Munro has won October's photo competition with 'Sailing! With a
smile'. Ewen is a youth worker for the Hope 2 Oban project. His
winning shot was taken at a Wacky, Wet and Dry event the project
hosted in partnership with outdoor education providers Stramash. It
certainly looks like it was a fun day out!
See http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2054

The October gallery will be on the site very shortly.

YOUR PROJECT
The Hope 2 Oban project is also the latest to feature in our Your
Project series.
See http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2053
If you want to tell rural Scotland about your project, please get in
touch by emailing mailto:editor@ruralgateway.org.uk.

ANY ADVICE ON SLOWING TRAFFIC?
In our Rural Answers section, Neil Paterson asks if anyone has had
success in slowing traffic in their village. Villagers who live along
the A926 complain that cars ignore speed restrictions and speed
through villages. How can the village of Airlie be made safer from
speeding cars? Has your community had success in slowing traffic?
Do you have any knowledge or experience that might help the village
of Airlie? If so, please post your comment in our Rural Answers section.
See http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2049

EVENTS
Recently added events include a series of DTA Scotland training
seminars and the Highland Voluntary Sector 2007 event. The event will
take place in Inverness on 23rd November at Inshes Church. This
celebration of the voluntary sector in the Highland area will feature
presentations, performances, exhibitions and displays. You can download
a booking form from the documents library.If you would
like to promote your event on the Rural Gateway, be it a training
course, conference or community event, please send full details to
mailto@editor@ruralgateway.org.uk.
Please include a contact telephone number and email address.
See http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/information/events.html

OFF THE SHELF
In our October Off the Shelf, we highlighted some of that month's
additions to our documents library. New to the library is the
Scottish Agricultural College's 'Guide to Marketing Local Food'. This
colourful, easy to read guide gives some top tips for marketing
success and features a series of case studies.
See http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2051

WEB OF MONTH
Our web of the month for November is the RSABI website. RSABI is
Scotland's charity dedicated to helping those who depended on the
land their livelihood. They currently have a Foot and Mouth hardship
fund available to people who have been affected by the recent
outbreak in Surrey.
See http://www.rsabi.org.uk/view_item.aspx?item_id=3
 
FUNDING NEWSWIRE
If you need to know about funding, sign up for our very popular
Funding latest newswire, produced by Sandra Hogg, our resident
funding expert. Remember to select to receive them in html format.
See https://secure.ruralgateway.org.uk/cgi-bin/profile.cgi?page=1

THANK YOU
Thanks to Helen Houston, Louise Ramsay, Christopher Roberts, David
Grant, Ewen Munro, Neil Paterson, Michael Johnston and more for their
recent comments and contributions.

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TOP STORIES
Your local post office - have your say
See http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2052

Notes from the farm: Hanging on
See http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2055

Making a splash - October photo competition winner
See http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2054

Your Project - Hope 2 Oban
See http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2053

Off the shelf - October 2007
See http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2051

Rural jobs round up 31
See http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2045

Foot and mouth aid package announced
See http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2043

Regeneration success for Alness
See http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2039

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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 Government 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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