News Release Argyll and Bute Council, Kilmory, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8RT, Tel: 01546 604276, Fax: 01546 604346, E-Mail: press@argyll-bute.gov.uk, Web: www.argyll-bute.gov.uk ——————————————————————————– Issue Date: 02/06/2011 Jura Fast Ferry Service awarded ‘one off’ funding from Argyll and Bute Council Argyll and…
Author: katybeasley
Jura Oral History Project
Initiated by results from the G.A.T.E (Growth at the Edge) Survey which highlighted an Island Heritage Project in the top ten priority list: – the JDT would like to ask the community whether they would support a community led Jura…
New Classified Ad Section
As part the promotion of enterprise on the island we have created a new ‘Classified Ad.’ Page – see page list on the left hand side. This service is open to anyone on Jura – from houses for sale/let through to job…
Community Plan Co-ordinator
A big Thank You to Debs Bryce, who has left the post to focus on life back at Knockrome after a successful 6 years working on IaTE and then The Community Plan, especially starting and overseeing the successful Jura Passenger…
5 New Crofts Created – Ardlussa
5 New Crofts have been approved at the north of the island by The Crofters Commission (Jan 2011). Interested parties contact: Andy or Claire Fletcher TEL: 01496 820323. For a taste of the location see: http://ardlussaestate.com/ . There is some…
GATE Community Survey Results in
GROWTH AT THE EDGE UPDATE – October 2010 The Community Account Management General Survey Report is now publicly available – either see it online by clicking on link (@497Kb): Isle of Jura CAM Community Survey 2010 Or Contact Alison Lindsay…
Jura Development Trust & Jura Hall LEADER Funding Success
JURA HALL UPGRADE & ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 1 In August 2010, after a frantic two weeks of pulling all the information and funding streams together GATE Development Officer Alison Lindsay was successful in her LEADER application for funding to realise…
Powerdown
Rob Tìgeir replaced Kirsten Gow as part-time Powerdown Project Officer from September 2010. Rob continues to promote energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions across the island. This includes working with the school, running energy saving events, providing advice to individuals and…
Growth at the Edge
Alison Lindsay started, part time, with the Trust at the end of last year as G.A.T.E Development officer. She has produced this report: – The IATE Project came to its natural conclusion in spring 2009 and in order to build…
Pierhead Picnic Area
Using the remaining ‘Wee Green Grant’ from the CVS Inverclyde, the Trust was able to purchase and plant some shrubs and bedding plants in the barrels kindly donated by Jura Distillery. The children of Small Isles Primary created some marine…