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28/12/2006
ASSYNT LEISURE CENTRE LATEST LEARNING NEWS NB. Assynt Community Education AGM is to be held on Thursday 1st May 2008 at 7.30pm in Assynt Leisure Centre. ACE would welcome new members with an interest in adult community education as well as ideas for courses. Next courses coming up are: FREE 3 DAY BUSINESS START-UP COURSE Assynt Leisure is delighted to have the opportunity again to ... [more]
15/04/2008
What’s On 7th April – 27th June 2008 Assynt Leisure Culag Harbour, Lochinver Tel: 01571 844 123 Email: Kelly@assyntleisure.co.uk OPENING TIMES MONDAY 11.00am - 9.00pm TUESDAY 9.30am - 9.00pm WEDNESDAY 11.00am - 9.00pm THURSDAY 9.30am - 9.00pm FRIDAY 11.00am - 8.00pm SATURDAY 12.00pm- 5.00pm SUNDAY 12.00pm - 4.00pm CLASSES AND ACTVITIES 7th April – 27t ... [more]
09/04/2008
The Draft plan can be viewed at: Draft Management Plan Copies are available by e-mail or on disc from the office. Contact: Assynt Foundation ... [more]
14/02/2008
When the community-led Assynt Foundation paid £2.9m to the Vestey family, one of the main assets was the 10-bedroom Glencanisp Lodge, built in 1835 for the Sutherland family. The foundation has been letting it out to parties of up to 20, but there are concerns for its long-term future, with the obvious need for serious renovation. Now, with a grant of £784,997 from the Big Lottery Fund, the ... [more]
08/02/2008
The Culag Community Woodland Trust Ltd has been awarded a grant of £227,666 to build a new 2.4km path on Little Assynt which will give greater access for all to the Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) at Loch Beannach. It will create a network of paths at Little Assynt including the All-Abilities path already in place. Chair of the Culag Community Woodland Trust Ltd, Mark Snowdon, welco ... [more]
08/02/2008
Assynt Foundation Chair’s Report 2007 AF has had a good year. An incredible amount of work has been done by a very dedicated team of staff supported by an enormous amount of voluntary work by the directors. The pace has not dropped since we bought the land 2 and a half years ago. Running the estates let alone development work is a massive task. Derek moved on this spring after 18months in post ... [more]
17/01/2008
"Adult Learning in Sutherland" for 2007-2008, which lists learning opportunities from the Community Learning & Leisure Service and community-based groups. To see the full booklet: Adult Learning in Sutherland for 2007-2008 ... [more]
30/11/2007
ASSYNT COMMUNITY EDUCATION – SUPPORTING ADULT LEARNING This voluntary committee exists to encourage and support learning opportunities for people over the age of sixteen in the parish of Assynt. Supported by the Community Education Section of Highland Council, the committee is operating as a COBALT group (sponsoring COmmunity BAsed Learning and Training) and for a number of years has funded ... [more]
14/08/2007
ASSYNT FOUNDATION JUNE 2007 Newsletter Issue 3 The latest edition of the Assynt Foundation Newsletter can be read and downloaded from: Assynt Foundation News Links Minutes of Meetings of Assynt Foundation can be found at: Assynt Foundation Minutes ... [more]
01/07/2007
A POSSIBLE COMMUNITY-OWNED RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT IN ASSYNT. There is a desire within the Assynt Foundation to make efforts towards reducing climate change, increasing sustainability, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and helping to meet national renewable energy targets. These considerations have been fundamental in the Assynt Foundation’s decisions to investigate the possibilities for a co ... [more]
13/07/2007
To see the new Pricelist : Assynt Leisure Price List 2007-2008 ... [more]
23/03/2007
The charity shop will be opening on on Sat 10th May. We will be receiving donations from the 8th – 15th May, thereafter drop offs can be made every Tuesday. ... [more]
09/05/2007
The Website for the Village Hall is now up and running. Programmes of Events and the Hall Diary can be found at: Lochinver Village Hall ... [more]
21/03/2007
CLACHTOLL BROCH PROJECT About 50 people attended a meeting at Rhu Stoer Hall on 12th October to hear Dr Euan MacKie talk about brochs in general and some of the unique features of the Clachtoll Broch in particular. The following day there was to be a guided walk to the broch, with two purposes in mind: 1. To alert people to the importance of this unique part of Assynt's heritage and ... [more]
07/11/2006
Relax, unwind: unfold yourself into a larger sort of space! For a limited time, book a week in this magical building for as little as £2000! 20 or more people can sleep, eat and relax in comfort. Get your family together; how about a reunion of friends? Courses and conferences are possible too. The Lodge is set amid breathtaking wild hills and lochs. Ravens and eagles soar above, curious ... [more]
20/03/2006
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15/12/2004
The Highland Council Countryside Rangers Guided Walks in Assynt 2008 Cuairtean le Treoraiche Asainte THURS 1ST MAY Coastal Birds of Culkein Stoer 10.00 - 13.00 Explore the bay of Culkein where we hope to see Ringed plovers, redshanks, Whimbrel and maybe other passing migrants. Meet at Stoer Hall. Grade B TUES 6TH MAY Reptiles of Little Assynt 10.00- 14.00 Talk on how to lo ... [more]
01/05/2008
All the walks are led by one of the Rangers. It is important though that you think of your own safety and that of any children for whom you are responsible. Remember too that these are country walks in the Highland weather so please dress accordingly. Bring sturdy shoes, or boots, a picnic and a sense of fun. The Rangers reserve the right to cancel any of these events. Walk Grades: A is ea ... [more]
16/02/2008
The fortnightly Wednesday afternoon volunteer sessions take place throughout the winter. Meet at 1pm at the Main Car Park for a couple of hours of light maintenence jobs. Dates October 17th and 31st. November 14th and 28th. December 12th. January 2nd, 16th and 30th February 13th and 27th March 12th and 26th April 9th. Phone Mel on 01571 844424 for further details. ... [more]
17/10/2007
Recommences for the season on Monday 11th September in the Assynt Leisure Centre at 8pm. Open to 16 years and over. Weekly Subscription £2.50. League starts on Monday 2nd October. Annual membership £10 (£5 for over 60's.) New members very welcome - come along! ... [more]
11/09/2006
WINTER PROGRAMME 2007-2008 Thursday 18th October : High Pasture Caves: Portal to the Iron Age Underworld -Steven Birch (University of Aberdeen) Friday 26th October: Wild Land - for People and Wildlife. Talk by Dick Balharry (John Muir Trust) at the MacPhail Centre, Ullapool. 7.30 p m: details of this and associated events from Sue Hopkinson (01854 612756) or Sue Agnew (01854 61341 ... [more]
11/10/2007
The club is now open every Tuesday at 7.30pm in the Community Room of Lochinver Village Hall. New members are welcome to come and see and try. All persons under 16 years of age MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult ... [more]
08/12/2005
Yoga takes place on Tuesdays at 6pm Keep Fit is on Thursdays at 6.30pm. Come along and find out all about it. ... [more]
01/07/2007
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15/12/2004
TUES 13TH MAY Otters at Culkein Stoer 10.00-13.00 What to look for and how to see these common residents around our shores Meet at Stoer Hall, Grade B ... [more]
13/05/2008
THURS 15TH MAY The secrets of Glen Leireag 11.00-15.00 Once a thriving community now left to nature, discover the secrets of this glen including freshwater pearl mussels and golden eagles. Meet Nedd bridge, 3km east of Drumbeg, Grade C ... [more]
15/05/2008
TUES 20TH MAY In search of Golden Eagles 9.00 - 16.00 Elusive and yet majestical, Golden Eagles are one of Assynt's special birds. Meet at the Assynt Visitor Centre, Lochinver. Grade D ... [more]
20/05/2008
BLOOD DONATION The Blood Transfusion Service will be at the Assynt Leisure Centre today, Wednesday 21st May. Times available locally. Date for your diary - next visit: Thurs 23rd October ... [more]
21/05/2008
THURS 22ND MAY Electro-fishing demonstration 10.00-12.00 A harmless technique to look for eels, trout and more with the West Sutherland Fisheries Trust biologist. Please bring wellies if possible. Meet Achmelvich Bridge, Bring wellies. ... [more]
22/05/2008
The Annual General Meeting of the Culag Community Woodland Trust Ltd will be held this evening, Monday 26th May in the Assynt Visitor Centre at 7.30pm. All members and friends are invited to attend. ... [more]
26/05/2008
TUES 27TH MAY Wildflowers of the Limestone 11.00- 16.00 Stunning walk in search of globe flowers, mountain avens and other speciality flowers of the limestone with guest local botanists. Meet Inchnadamph car park, Grade C ... [more]
27/05/2008
WED 28TH MAY Moths of the Geopark 20.00- 22.00 A talk on the weird and wonderful variety of moths followed by a visit to a moth trapping station to see them for real. Meet Assynt Visitor Centre Talk followed by visit to moth traps. ... [more]
28/05/2008
THURS 29TH MAY Rock around Clachtoll 11.00 - 14.00 The secrets of the oldest sedimentary rocks in Europe revealed as part of European Geopark Week Meet Clachtoll Beach car park, Grade B. ... [more]
29/05/2008
TUES 3RD JUNE Achmelvich Coastal walk 11.00- 15.00 Stunning scenery along this delightful walk to the old meal mill. We shall be looking for spring squill and early purple orchids Meet Achmelvich Beach car park, Grade B ... [more]
03/06/2008
THURS 5TH JUNE The Bone Caves 10.00-13.00 Fascinating walk to the caves where bones of reindeer, humans and even polar bears were discovered Meet Bone caves car park, Grade C ... [more]
05/06/2008
TUES 10TH JUNE Clachtoll coastal walk 10.00-13.00 Beautiful walk to the Iron-age fort. Hear the story of skeletons, ancient saunas and the "murder hole". Meet Clachtoll Beach car park, Grade B ... [more]
10/06/2008
WED 11TH JUNE Bat evening, Lochinver 21.00-23.00 Slide show at the Visitor Centre followed by a visit to the local pipistrelle roost to watch up to 100 bats leave their roost. Meet Assynt Visitor Centre ... [more]
14/02/2008
THURS 12TH JUNE Quinag 11.00- 17.00 Explore this fantastic Assynt mountain. Look for Mountain Azalea, Mountain Hares and Ptarmigan. Learn how the John Muir Trust is looking after it. Meet Car park 3km north of Skiag bridge, Grade D ... [more]
14/02/2008
TUES 17TH JUNE Achmelvich Coastal walk 11.00- 15.00 Stunning scenery along this delightful walk to the old meal mill - great for butterflies and fragrant orchids Meet Achmelvich Beach car park, Grade B ... [more]
17/06/2008
WED 18TH JUNE Dragonflies at Inchnadamph 11.00-15.00 To look for the under-recorded Azure Hawker as well as getting a better idea of the distribution of the common species found there. Meet Inchnadamph car park, Grade C ... [more]
18/06/2008
THURS 19TH JUNE Seals at Oldany 10.00-13.00 Experience the delights of a Common Seal colony with maybe a chance of seeing otters. Bring quiet clothes. Meet Drumbeg view point, Grade B ... [more]
19/06/2008
TUES 24TH JUNE Canisp 10.00-18.00 A magic walk to the high top a place to find Golden Plovers Golden Eagles and Wild Azaleas (846m). Meet at Loch Awe lay-by, Grade D ... [more]
24/06/2008
THURS 26TH JUNE Whale and Dolphin Watch 10.00- 15.00 A slide show at Rhu Stoer Hall followed by a visit to the cliffs to watch for passing cetaceans. Part of National Whale and Dolphin Watching Day. Meet at Stoer Hall ... [more]
26/06/2008
TUES 1ST JULY Clachtoll to Achmelvich & back 11.00-16.00 Stunning cliff top walk passed the point of leaping dolphins. Not for the faint-hearted, this 7km path is rough in places. Meet Clachtoll Beach car park, Grade C ... [more]
01/07/2008
WED 2ND JULY Black-throated Divers 10.00-13.00 Watch this stunningly beautiful bird on a traditional breeding loch Meet Assynt Visitor Centre, Grade B ... [more]
02/07/2008
THURS 3RD JULY Archaeology and wildlife 11.00-16.00 A joint event with Historic Assynt. Learn about Ardvreck Castle and more and meet the wildlife of the area. Meet Inchnadamph car park, Grade A ... [more]
03/07/2008
TUES 8TH JULY Dragonflies at Loch Poll 10.00-13.00 Meet these colourful killing machines up close and find out about their underwater and airborne existence Meet Drumbeg View Point car park, Grade B ... [more]
08/07/2008
WED 9TH JULY Clachtoll coastal walk 10.00-13.00 Beautiful walk to the Iron-age fort. Hear the story of skeletons, ancient saunas and the "murder hole". Meet Clachtoll Beach car park, Grade B ... [more]
09/07/2008
THURS 10TH JULY Medicinal Plants at Culag 14.00-16.30 Find out about the various uses and strange stories about some of the Highland's most popular plants. Meet Culag Wood - Woodside car park, Grade A ... [more]
10/07/2008
TUES 15TH JULY Elphin to Lochinver 09.00-19.00 A long but fantastic journey through the remote heart of Assynt. Meet at the Lochinver Post Office where we will get the Post bus to Elphin. 22km. Meet Lochinver Post Office, Grade D ... [more]
15/07/2008
WED 16TH JULY The Gruffalo story, Culag 14.00-15.30 A mouse took a walk in the deep dark woods… Follow the trail to find the Gruffalo. Suitable for families with children under the age of 8. Meet Culag Wood - Woodside car park, Grade A ... [more]
16/07/2008
THURS 17TH JULY Ardroe to Lochinver 11.00-15.00 Explore the Assynt countryside in search of Dark-green Fritillaries, Speckled Wood and Grayling Butterflies Meet at Assynt Visitor Centre, Grade B ... [more]
17/07/2008
TUES 22ND JULY Rockpools at Clachtoll 16.00-17.30 In search of hermit crabs, sea scorpions and all those weird and wonderful beasties that live in our rockpools. Meet Clachtoll Beach car park ... [more]
22/07/2008
WED 23RD JULY The Bone Caves 10.00-13.00 Fascinating walk to the caves where bones of reindeer, humans and even polar bears were discovered. Meet Bones Caves car park, Grade C ... [more]
23/07/2008
THURS 24TH JULY Drumbeg peat Road 11.00-15.00 Journey to the interior of Assynt rich in wildlife and history and murderous stories. Meet Drumbeg View Point car park, Grade C ... [more]
24/07/2008
TUES 29TH JULY The Dragon walk 10.00-13.00 Short family walk in search of the elusive Northern Green Dragon. A sense of adventure needed. Meet Assynt Visitor Centre, Grade A ... [more]
29/07/2008
WED 30TH JULY Otters at Culkein Stoer 10.00-13.00 Slide show followed by a short drive and walk around Culkein in search of tracks and signs. Meet Rhu Stoer Hall, Grade B ... [more]
30/07/2008
THURS 31ST JULY Glas Bhein 10.00-17.00 A walk to the top of one of Assynt's less-visited hills, with some wonderful views. Meet Inchnadamph car park, Grade D ... [more]
31/07/2008
MON 4TH AUG Clachtoll Sand Sculpture Contest 11.00-13.30 Fun for all the family. Bring bucket and spade and lots of ideas. Superb prizes. Judging at 1.00pm. Meet Clachtoll Beach car park ... [more]
04/08/2008
TUES 5TH AUG Rockpools at Achmelvich 16.00-17.30 In search of hermit crabs, sea scorpions and all those weird and wonderful beasties that live in our rockpools. Meet Achmelvich beach car park ... [more]
05/08/2008
WED 6TH AUG Cul Mor near Elphin 10.00-17.00 Climb to the top of this magnificent mountain with super views and some rare and interesting plants. (849m). Meet Lay-by north of Knockan Centre, Grade D ... [more]
06/08/2008
TUES 12TH AUG Achmelvich Coastal walk 11.00- 15.00 Stunning scenery along this delightful walk to the old meal mill - look for porpoises and dolphins. Meet Achmelvich beach car park, Grade B ... [more]
12/08/2008
WED 13TH AUG The Bone Caves 10.00-13.00 Fascinating walk to the caves where bones of reindeer, humans and even polar bears were discovered. Meet Bone Caves car park, Grade C ... [more]
13/08/2008
THURS 14TH AUG Clashnessie Waterfall 10.00-12.00 Short walk to the stunning Clashnessie waterfall through croftland rich in flowers, birds and history. Meet Clashnessie beach car park, Grade B ... [more]
14/08/2008
TUES 19TH AUG Reptiles of Little Assynt 10.00- 14.00 Talk on how to look for lizards, slow worms and adders followed by a site visit to Little Assynt to look for them Meet Assynt Visitor Centre, Grade B ... [more]
18/08/2008
WED 20TH AUG Coastal Birds of Culkein Stoer 10.00 - 13.00 Explore the bay of Culkein where we hope to see Ringed plovers, redshanks, Whimbrel and maybe other passing migrants Meet at Stoer hall, Grade B ... [more]
20/08/2008
THURS 21ST AUG Drumbeg to Loch Crocach 11.00-18.00 Join us on an adventure to find the old route through the interior landscape of Assynt. Return by bus. Meet Drumbeg View Point car park, Grade C ... [more]
21/08/2008
TUES 26TH AUG Traligill, Inchnadamph 11.00-15.00 A walk through the ancient limestone scenery, past secret caves, dramatic waterfalls and dry river beds. Meet Inchnadamph car park, Grade C ... [more]
26/08/2008
WED 27TH AUG School path at Clashmore 10.00-13.00 Explore the clearance village and crannog, while watching reed buntings and sedge warblers. Wildlife and history in a special place Meet Rhu Stoer Hall, Grade B ... [more]
27/08/2008
THURS 28TH AUG Bat evening, Lochinver 19.30-21.30 Slide show at the Visitor Centre followed by a visit to the local pipistrelle roost to watch up to 100 bats leave their roost. Meet Assynt Visitor Centre ... [more]
28/08/2008
THURS 4TH SEPT Coastal Birds of Culkein Stoer 10.00 - 13.00 Explore the bay of Culkein where we hope to see Ringed plovers, redshanks, Whimbrel and maybe other passing migrants Meet Rhu Stoer hall, Grade B ... [more]
04/09/2008
THURS 11TH SEPT Fungi at Culag Woods 10.00-13.00 Explore the marvellous world of fungi. Meet the different characters and learn their secrets in one of the best woods in Sutherland. Meet Culag Wood - Woodside car park, Grade A ... [more]
11/09/2008
TUES 16TH SEPT Achnahaird to Garvie Bay 11.00-16.00 Explore the ancient rivers and lakes and get a glimpse of fossil records of the first life forces to appear on Earth. Meet Achnahaird - Achiltibuie junction, Grade C ... [more]
16/09/2008
THURS 18TH SEPT The Bone Caves 10.00-13.00 Fascinating walk to the caves where bones of reindeer, humans and even polar bears were discovered. Meet the Bone caves car park, Grade C ... [more]
18/09/2008
THURS 2ND OCT Clachtoll Broch 10.00-13.00 The remains of an Iron-age fort sits on the edge of the sea. Who made it and why? How can we preserve it for the future? Find out more! Meet Clachtoll Beach car park, Grade B ... [more]
02/10/2008
BLOOD TRANSFUSION The Blood Transfusion Service will be at the Assynt Leisure Centre today, Thursday 23rd October. Collection times available locally. ... [more]
23/10/2008
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04/12/2005
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 2 HOW TO USE THIS BOOKLET 3 OTHER WAYS TO LEARN 4 COURSE FEES EXPLAINED 5 SUTHERLAND-WIDE SERVICES 6-8 ASSYNT 9 BETTYHILL 9 BONAR BRIDGE/ARDGAY 10 BRORA 11-14 DORNOCH 14-16 DURNESS 16 GAELIC (NORTH & WEST SUTHERLAND) 17 GO ... [more]
30/11/2007
Edmund Vestey Businessman and owner of Assynt estate Born: 19 June, 1932, in London. Died: 23 November, 2007, in Norfolk, aged 75. Edmund Vestey was a member of one the wealthiest families in the UK and was closely involved with the management of the Vestey businesses for half a century. He ran their Blue Star Line division and, with considerable foresight, oversaw its modernisation and c ... [more]
11/12/2007
Mrs Flossie MacPhail, Clachtoll FLOSSIE MacPhail (nee Mackenzie), who died on 6th October, was born in Cacarraig, Clachtoll, on 25th February 1920. She attended Stoer School, and from there went to the domestic science school in Glasgow. Flossie loved dancing and attended many of Glasgow's dance halls where she met her husband, Donnie. During the war Flossie tended to and transported patie ... [more]
06/10/2007
Mr Norman MacAskill, Lochinver NORMAN A MacASKILL of Lochinver, who died on 21st April aged 82, was a man of many occupations and even more enthusiasms. He was a crofter, fisherman, musician, public servant, writer, local historian and stalwart of the Assynt Games and many other community activities. Brought up in a family of seven on the family croft in Inverkirkaig, Norman moved to Glasgow ... [more]
21/04/2007
Mr Pat MacPhail, Stoer Published: 24 November, 2006 in Northern Times The funeral of Pat MacPhail, of 216 Clashmore, Stoer, took place at his home on Tuesday 14th November 2006. Pat’s life was celebrated at a ceremony attended by more than 200 people, including many from other parts of Scotland, England and France as well as family from Germany and Belgium. In addition, there was a conside ... [more]
24/11/2006
ASSYNT FOUNDATION Here is the draft middle part of our estate plan (one plan for both estates). Part 1, background description, is nearly complete. Part 3 “How, when and who will do what”, comes later. This bit, Part 2 is the “What we want to do” bit for the next 5 years. What follows came from one Directors’ meeting. So it is from the directors’ point of view having been heavily involved in ma ... [more]
05/12/2006
With the completion of the All Abilities Pathway at Little Assynt, the Culag Community Woodland Trust have published a guide to their work. "Little Assynt Estate - Connecting People to the Land" details the History of Little Assynt and describes the various areas of work which the group has undertaken since its inception in 1995. The Waymarked Path, the All Abilities Path and the Culag ... [more]
21/06/2005
The All Abilities Pathway at Little Assynt For an up to date report and pictures from 2006: The All Abilities Path at Little Assynt ... [more]
22/06/2006
Having come ashore by launch, Princess Anne officially opened the Assynt Leisure Centre on Friday 29th July 2005. After being greeted by the Deputy Lord Lieutenant David Grant, Princess Anne was introduced to members of the Committee, toured the facilities and unveiled the plaque which had been made in Highland Stoneware, the local pottery. Throughout her visit, Princess Anne stopped to spea ... [more]
29/07/2005
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