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Caol Jubilee fun
Jubilee Fun IN CAOL
Karin MacKay Caol Locality Action Group, in partnership with the Highland Council, Scottish Fire and Rescue, Police Scotland, Highlife Highland, Caol Regeneration and Caol Community Council, has organised a Jubilee Engagement Event on Saturday June 4. The aim of the day, based at Caol Community Centre, is to bring local groups, services and people together for an informative fun day.
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Groups and organisations will be showcasing what services they have available and some free taster sessions from activity providers can also be enjoyed.
For local produce or crafts, a visit to the outdoor market is a must. Meet with local fire and police who will be showing off their vehicles, find out what Highlife Highland offers or show off your baking skills with our Great Scottish Bake Off by bringing along your home made jubilee cake for a chance to win a great prize.
Karin McKay Tenant, participation officer, and Jane Young, community support co-ordinator, will be engaging with residents regarding the locality plan activity and would like to hear your views. You can also find out how you can get involved in your community.
Recently formed Caol Resident Group and Lochyside Group will be attending on the day to showcase their plans and raise funds with excellent raffle prizes alongside a Highlife Highland’s tombola.
There will be activities for all ages with fun inflatables, Segways, face painting, a shinty tournament for youth teams and beat the goalie. Children’s entertainer Maddie will be in the youth centre and youngsters are encouraged to come in fancy dress - princesses, super heroes, anything they want. Everyone who attends in fancy dress will receive a goody bag.
For adults, Nevis Radio will be on air throughout the day with live music from local musicians and star guest Gary Innes will be playing a few tunes.
Outdoor entertainment will start at 1pm and an outside beer garden will be available to provide refreshments. Inside, there will be a taster session from local line dancers at 12.30pm, followed by Zumba.
Linda Campbell and Jo Cowan have organised an afternoon ceilidh tea dance from 2pm to 4pm followed by a show from Highland dancers. A prizegiving will finish off the event at 4.30pm in the main hall, however, the community centre bar will remain open with music and food until late. You could end up staying! Everyone welcome.
For more information contact Karin McKay on 07785 477696 or Jane Young 07501 891422.
Playlist for Life Carers Tea-Party in Kinlochleven Library
Jo Cowan
Carers Week 2022 runs from June 6 to June 12. High Life Highland’s Kinlochleven Library and Highland Senior Citizens Network are joining forces to host a special evening teaparty for carers on the Tuesday evening of the week. Both organisations act as help points for ‘Playlist for Life’ and are keen to share information with carers and families on how it works, the potential benefi ts for their loved ones and support to take it further.
The Playlist for Life charity was founded by Sally Magnusson in 2013 to share the power of personalised playlists – all the tunes that are meaningful to an individual gathered together, on an mp3 player or other listening device, to create ‘the soundtrack to their life’.
The charity’s vision is that every person with dementia should have access to a unique personalised playlist and everyone who loves and cares for them should know how to use it to make living with the condition easier and happier.
Carers, unpaid or paid, and any interested family members are invited to join us for an informal chat and a cuppa in Kinlochleven Library between 6pm and 8pm on Tuesday June 7.
No need to book – just go along.
You can drop in at any time and stay for as short or as long as you want. Staff from Connecting Carers and Alzheimer Scotland will also be there to chat informally and provide information on the activities and support their organisations can off er.
Useful contacts:
Information on the event: Jo Cowan, 07933 653585, or Gayle MacCorquodale at Kinlochleven Library 01855 832047 or 07715 298209. Playlist for Life: 0141 404 0683 website: www.playlistforlife.org.uk Connecting Carers support line: 01463 723560. website: www.connectingcarers.org.uk Alzheimer Scotland 24 hour freephone dementia helpline: 08088 083000 website: www.alzscot.org
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While many areas prepare for the Queen’s platinum jubilee celebration this month, 15 years ago residents of Zetland Avenue, Fort William, held a street party to welcome new neighbours. Photograph: Iain Ferguson, The Write Image.
The award-winning Whitehouse Restaurant in Lochaber is re-opening under new ownership
The Whitehouse Restaurant in Lochaline has recently been sold to new owners Chris and Agi Stanley Fotos. The couple are new to Lochaber but not to the Highlands as they have lived in Port Appin for several years before moving to the south of the country in pursuit of career development. Now they are glad to be back in friendly Lochaline and away from the hustle and bustle of the Central Belt.
Chris and Agi have worked in some of the most well-known restaurants across the country such as the The Airds Hotel and Restaurant in Port Appin and the Chez Roux brand.
Now they are ready to take charge of their own establishment where they intend to follow in the footsteps of previous owners Sarah Jones and Jane StuartSmith, putting slow food and low food miles at the forefront of the business. Their ethos is to make sustainable fi ne food accessible to everyone.
Sarah Jones said “It was a hard decision to sell the Whitehouse after nearly 20 years, but we have no regrets as we know it is in excellent hands and Agi and Chris will make it thrive once more. We are delighted the Whitehouse lights will be shining again soon together with great food and a warm welcome.”
Chris and Agi would like to thank both Sarah and Jane for their help and unwavering support.
“We hope to be able to build on all their hard work by creating a fi ne dining restaurant that has the community at its heart and focuses on the sustainability of its output”.
The Whitehouse is open for lunch and dinner TuesdaySaturday.
At water level, but where? LAST MONTH: Battle of Inverlochy memorial opposite the shopping complex on Fort William’s North Road.
