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…
News
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…
Directors
The Trust would like to invite any full members to consider the role of JDT Director. The position is a voluntary one and entails attendance at monthly Board Meetings and a vote in all decision making. In addition any skills…
Jura Passenger Ferry
PASSENGER FERRY SAVED! JULY 2010. The passenger ferry has received the necessary funding support in order to complete this season and the full three year trial operating until Tuesday 28th September 2010, thanks to Argyll & Bute Council and Highlands and…
Moorings and Pontoons
Bad weather early in the year delayed the start of the 2009 yachting season. More bad weather in August resulted in a lower number of vessels than originally projected using the facilities. High insurance and service charges meant that the…
The Service Point
Although saved from this year’s round of budget cuts the Service Point still faces an uncertain future. The JDT Board are attempting to convince the Council that the Service Point is an essential need for the island and that the…