As I remind you every year, it is time to protect or improve your ‘maiden’s fair’ complexion by washing your face in the early morning dew of May 1st. May Day is marked is many other ways by di erent countries and ideologies, it is also an internationally recognised statement of distress when broadcast by ships and aircraft in di culties. However, on this occasion let us go for the happy, healthy and cosmetic de nition. There are also other ‘ rsts’ in this issue, from the newly formed Community Alcohol Partnership (p27) to the rst time Guides from across the Highlands have come together in Fort William for a ‘thinking’ Day (p20) and Fort William Football Club’s Reserve team joining a the West Highland Amateur Football Association for the rst time. Hopefully in at least the latter case they will be coming ‘ rst’ quite often. Of course, First and foremost - enjoy Lochaber Life. Iain
A puppet show staged by young ladies at the Guides’ Thinking Day, held for the rst time in Lochaber.
A little ray of sunshine has been spreading joy in Fort William over the last month - in all weathers.
Three-year-old Hamish Pollok has smashed his £100 fundraising target and brought smiles to the faces of everyone he has met on his mile-a-day Walk ‘n’ Roll challenge for National Cerebral Palsy (CP) Awareness Month.
Hamish has diplegic CP and walks with a frame, raised £526 with the total rising daily.
A popular pupil at Stramash and Lundavra, Hamish was born two months early and was diagnosed with Periventricular Leukomalacia (PVL) - a type of brain injury that affects premature babies. His CP is due to his PVL.
Hamish is a determined wee boy and loves to challenge himself. Although he is only three he
aware he has an illness and if any of his friends ask him why he can’t walk properly he tells them he has cerebral palsy.
He’s been doing a lot of his walks along Fort William High Street where he enjoys the attention he gets from people while raising awareness of what CP looks like.
Hamish has also been walking along the water front and around his neighbourhood in Upper Achintore.
Hamish lives with mum Sarah, dad Steven and big sister Millie who is seven. Millie often joins him on his walks - if it is dry!
Dad Steven, a mountaineer, is keen to get Hamish up Ben Nevis but mum Sarah thinks ‘that’s a challenge for when he’s a bit bigger’.
Hamish, however, is keen on following in his dad and sister’s footsteps and can’t wait to go to the Three Wise Monkeys to climb up the big wall.
Sarah said: “Hamish has been through so much already, especially recently, but he never lets anything dampen his spirit.
“He is strong, resilient and determined to live his best life.
“We decided to fundraise to help CP Scotland and raise awareness of the condition.
“Many people hear his diagnosis and think negative thoughts and Hamish is underestimated all the time. Big mistake.
“Hamish uses his frame to walk and is always on the go so it will be hard tracking exactly what exercise he will do but we are going to aim for a one mile walk a day for the whole of March.”
To donate to Hamish’s fundraiser go to his Facebook fundraising page Walk ‘n’ Roll challenge for Cerebral Palsy Scotland.
The long tradition of excellent performances by the Lochaber High School Senior Band at the Scottish Concert Band Festival’s National FInals continued recently where these talented young musicians were awarded the Gold Plus award for their performance in Perth Concert Hall.
Both adjudicators praised the bands sound, musicality, deportment and professionalism on stage which was an immense achievement for these youngsters as the majority of them had never taken part in this festival before.
Conductor, Mark Reynolds, said - ‘we are all incredibly proud of the achievements of the band
members, who have represented their school and community excellently, bravo one and all!’
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• INGREDIENTS •
• 4 Chicken Breasts (Lochaber Larder)
• 1 Lime
• Garlic (4 cloves)
• Extra Virgin Oil
• Tandoori Masala Powder 75g
• Pinch of Salt
• Mixed Salad Leaves
• Balsamic Glaze
• Iceberg Lettuce x 1
• White Cabbage ¼
• Yoghurt & Mint Sauce
• Sweet Chilli
• 2 red onions
• Sea Salt Crisps
The secret to any marinated meat is spice and time. Spending a little bit of time preparing the meat and getting the right amount of herbs and spices makes sure it will taste amazing every time.
Finely dice up the garlic gloves or use 2 heaped spoons of near 100% garlic puree.
Cut your lime in half
Trim the Chicken of any excess bits of fat/gristle and slice each breast into mini fillet sizes. Pieces of this size ensures the meat absorbs all the spices and is a deep red.
In a bowl mix the chicken fillets and coat with virgin oil, garlic, Tandoori Powder and squeeze the lime juice making sure not to leave any seeds. Add a wee pinch of salt for and mix all together. Cover with cling film and place in the fridge overnight. Heat your oven to 190c approximately. Place and cover chicken into an oven proof dish with tin foil. Cook for 25 minutes until the chicken is roasting hot.
Any decent nan bread from a supermarket can be used for this. Heat up in an oven for about 5-10minutes until lovely and warm.
When you come into the practice with your pet, you might meet one of our veterinary nurses! Our RVNs trained for 2-4 years at colleges and universities across Scotland, including Dumfries, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Once qualified, they were then placed on the RCVS register for veterinary professionals. RVNs must also complete 15 hours of continued professional development per year to remain on the register and improve their role within the practice!
One aspect of the job is surgical nursing. RVNs prepare patients for their surgeries by placing intravenous catheters, drawing up and administering anaesthetic drugs, clipping the surgical area, assisting the vet with anaesthetising the patient and preparing the surgical site. They then monitor the anaesthetic closely to ensure a good depth is maintained before giving the patients lots of cuddles when they wake up!
As well as anaesthetists, RVNs are also laboratory technicians. They collect blood and urine samples from patients which are then analysed in our in-house lab. This includes running different profiles in our blood machines, manually testing urine, creating slides for microscopy and much more!
You may have met our RVNs in one of our nurse consultations. Nurses perform postoperative checks, weight clinics, flea and worming consults, bandage changes, pet health club check, 2nd vaccinations and much more! One of our nurses also offers physiotherapy consultations which are beneficial for patients who have undergone surgery, are recovering from an injury or need a little help improving their mobility.
Inpatient care is an aspect of the role which all our nurses love! This involves looking after the poorly patients who have been admitted for hospitalisation. The nursing methods required are different for each patient, so nursing assessments are used to determine the best method of care for the individual. Nursing treatments include enticing patients to eat, preparing and administering medications, maintaining fluid therapy, keeping the accommodation clean and cosy, monitoring patient parameters (heart rate, respiratory rate and temperature), and of course lots of cuddles and attention!
Our RVNs can also be spotted assisting the vets at our outreach clinics or large animal visits! All of our nurse’s love getting out and about to the clinics in Kinlochleven, Acharacle, Kilchoan, Fort Augustus and Mallaig.
If you have an interest in veterinary nursing, send the practice an email or give us a call and we can help you get started!
(Mallaig)
Suddenly and unexpectedly, at home, on Wednesday 22nd March 2023, John Ewan MacDonald, known to many as Kojak, aged 59 years, Lovat Terrace, Mallaig, seafarer for his entire working life. A treasured son to Chrissie and the late Allan, a much loved brother to Joan, Allan and Ronnie, a loving dad to Michael, John and Leah, a wonderful grandpa to Lincoln and Finlay, a dear relative and a good friend. Greatly missed.
1943 – 2023
(Glencoe)
Peacefully, in the care of the HDU, Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, on Thursday 23rd March 2023, John Cross, aged 79 years, Ault Mhor, Glencoe Village, owner of the former “paper shop”, Kinlochleven, John was also an avid hill walker who spent so much of his time in the Mamores and Scottish Mountains in the Highlands, a place he loved so much. A beloved husband to the late Evelyn, a loving dad to Mandy, Keith, Jennifer and Jack, a wonderful grandad and great grandad to all his grandchildren, a caring brother to Agnus and Thomas, a much loved relative, neighbour and a good friend. Greatly missed.
1939 – 2023
(Fort William)
Sadly but peacefully, in the care of Highview House Care Home, Inverness, on Monday 27th March 2023, Thomas Hardie (Tommy), aged 83 years, Kinross Place, Fort William. Beloved husband to the late Sandra, a treasured dad to Lesley, Nicola, Donna and the late Neil and father-in-law to Lee and Neil, a proud grandpa to Stewart, Stephen, Beth, Jack and Layla, a caring brother to Elizabeth and George, master to his loving dog Fly, a good friend and neighbour. Forever loved and missed.
1926 – 2023
(Mallaig)
Peacefully, in the care of the Belford Hospital, Fort William, on Saturday 18th March 2023, Peter McLean, known to all as Petie, aged 96 years, retired fisherman and former Owner/Skipper of ‘The Maggie McLean’. Beloved husband to the late Chrissie, a loving dad to Moira, Audrey, Christine and the late John and Peter, brother-in-law to Alice and Andrew, a wonderful granda and great granda to all his grandchildren, a caring brother to Cathie Sutherland, a much loved uncle, neighbour and a good friend to many. Sadly missed.
1957 – 2023
(Lochyside)
Sadly, but peacefully at home, on Thursday 23rd March 2023, Janet Elder, aged 65 years, Castle Drive, Lochyside, Fort William. A loving wife to Donald, a treasured mum to Fiona and Claire, a wonderful granny to Amber, Ellie and Summer, a much loved relative and friend. So dearly loved and missed.
1930 – 2023
(Caol)
Peacefully, in the loving care of the Telford Centre, Fort Augustus, with loved ones by her side, on Wednesday 22nd March 2023, Joyce Mabel Vickers, aged 92 years, Erracht Drive, Caol, Fort William. Beloved wife to the late Johnny, a loving mum to Janice, Jim, John, Jerry and Pamela, a much loved grandmother and great grandmother to all her grandchildren, a caring sister to Donald and Tony and a good friend to many. RIP.
1950 – 2023
(Kilchoan)
Peacefully, at home, with his loving wife by his side, on Saturday 18th March 2023, John Peter Kirkby, aged 72 years, Doirlinn House, Kilchoan. Beloved husband to Jennifer, a much loved brother to Julia and Susan, a caring uncle, neighbour and friend. Greatly missed.
Suddenly but peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday 22nd March 2023, Angus Ross (Angie), aged 86 years, Muirshearlich by Fort William. A loving husband to Theresa, a much loved dad to Iain and Sine, a wonderful papa to Ben, Eva and James and so dearly loved and missed by all in his extended family. RIP.
1944 – 2023
(Fort William)
Sadly, but peacefully, in the care of the Belford Hospital, Fort William, on Tuesday 21st March 2023, Kate Effie MacInnes (Katie), aged 78 years, Argyll Terrace, Fort William. Beloved wife to the late Joe, a treasured mum to John, Gus, Norrie, Mary and Pat and mother-in-law to Laura, Alison, Karen, Gary and Tony, a wonderful granny to Kieran, Bailey, Aoife, Eilidh, Robbie, Sophie, Lauren and Liam, a proud GG to Joseph, a kind and caring neighbour, parishioner and friend. RIP.
1935
(Claggan)
Sadly but peacefully, with his loving family by his side, in care of Invernevis House Care Home, on Monday
13th March 2023, Dougall Morrison, aged 87 years, formerly of Melantee, Claggan, Fort William. A beloved husband to the late Ena, a treasured dad to Anne Marie, Michael, Donald and Moira, a wonderful grampa and papa to Donald, Niamh, Natalie, Lewis, Shaun, Christopher and Laura, a much loved relative, resident and a good friend to many. RIP.
1935 – 2022
(Fort William)
Every day in some small way, memories of you come our way. Though absent, you are ever near, still missed, still loved, and ever dear.
From her loving children Karen, Andrew, Jane, Simon, Tim and Loui.
1942 – 2023
(Fort William)
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the care of the Belford Hospital, Fort William, on Sunday 19th March 2023, Neil Stewart Grant, known to all as Neilie, aged 80 years, MacBrayne Apartments, High Street, Fort William, former shift boss at Glensanda Quarry for over 15 years. A loving husband to Doreen, a treasured dad to Shirley and Stewart, a wonderful grandfather to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren, a caring brother to Margaret and a good friend to so many. So greatly loved and missed.
1946 – 2023
(Spean Bridge)
Sadly, but peacefully, in the care of the CAU - Belford Hospital, Fort William, on Monday 6th March 2023, Theresa Allan, aged 76 years, Ivy-Lea, Spean Bridge, by Fort William. A much loved wife to John, mum to Louise, Annette and Stephanie, ‘Granny Spean’ to Marie, Christina, Kayleigh, Roslyn, Leanne, Frances, Siobhan, Arienne, great granny to Liam and Harry and a good friend to many. So sadly missed.
1933 – 2023
(Caol)
Peacefully at home, on Monday 13th March 2023, John Eillot Revie Hynd, known to all as Jock, aged 89 years, Blar Mhor Road, Caol, Fort William, former Railway Signalman and latterly in the Recon Department and a Rodding Room Operator with British Alcan (Lochaber Smelter). A beloved husband to the late Jean Hynd, a loving dad to Sheena, John, Joyce and David, a wonderful papa to his 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren, a much loved brother of Margaret, so dearly loved by all in his wider family and a good friend to many. Greatly missed.
1989 – 2023
(Pontefract)
Tragically, in the mountains of Glencoe after a fatal accident, on Saturday 25th February 2023, Kyle Paul Sambrook, aged 33 years, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, sadly found alongside his beloved dog Bane, his best friend and trusty companion. Kyle was so dearly loved by all his family and friends and will be greatly missed.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the local communities for the overwhelming support and compassion given to them during this extremely difficult time, they would also like to give a special thanks to the Glencoe Mountain Rescue Team and all the Mountain Rescue Teams that were involved in the search for Kyle and Bane and to the staff at The Loch Leven Hotel, North Ballachulish for their kindness and care towards the family during this time.
Over two hundred members of the Girl Guiding movement gathered in Fort William’s Nevis Centre to take part in a in their first annual ‘Thinking Day’ event
since the the pandemic hit. Thinking Days have been a part of Guiding life for many years, each set on different theme to encourage young girls to consider a variety of topics, while having fun in working together.
Theme for this year was ‘British Guides Overseas, learning about other units around the world and their host Associations through a number of different activities spread through various locations in he Nevis Centre.
In the spirit of community, working together and making new friends group were created from the various different organisation and age groups with Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers from different areas meeting each other for the first time to take take part in each of the challenges.
In one room leaders had placed flags of numerous countries walls with information about them for the girls to research and find the answers while learning some very interesting facts in a fun way. Recycling too was part of the event with plastic bottles to sort out with the girls collecting and identifying the various plastics laid out on the floor.
They were also able to speak with Guiding leaders on Zoom meetings from Dubai and the Netherlands, asking questions about the areas there were in, what t’s like to live there and what role guiding is playing in their lives.
At the campfire session (without the flames) the girls had all had fun with a dancing puppets show with a lot of laughter for the good ‘old-fashioned’ style of entertainment. With several crafts tables with different themes the youngsters showed a great deal of imagination with their creations which included some spectacular African landscapes.
Back in the main hall the space allowed for sine traditional danc-
ing, some with a little added extras and all of which brought great smiles to faces as they whirled and bounced around.
Louise Giles, Fort, Islands and Glens Division Commissioner and Fort William Brownie leader said “It is a real treat that that we only have to spend a few minutes getting to the event as we normally have to head up to Inverness for our County activities.
“The theme for the day was British Guides Overseas, learning about British units around the world and their host Associations. The girls, from all over Inverness-shire amongst other activities crafts, games, songs and a quiz. A great day was had by all”.
Girl Guiding is growing in Lochaber, providing a safe space for girls to develop confidence with Guides recently added to the Brownie unit in Acharacle. The Rainbow unit in Fort William is reopening after Easter. Girlguiding would like to give the opportunity to more girls so if anyone would like to join the enthusiastic local team or has a girl interested in Rainbows, Brownies and Guides go to Girlguiding. org.uk for more information.
Iain Ferguson
Fort William’s demolished Railway Station has been reproduced in all its former glory in a model kit which was revealed by a local railway enthusiast and campaigner at a national exhibition in Glasgow.
John Barnes of Glenfinnan Station museum displayed a fully assembled reproduction of the stylish Victorian building at the recent Scottish Model Rail show in the SECC which which attracted tens of thousands of visitors over to three day run.
Made form precision laser cut wooden parts which is also highly detailed to capture every aspect of the original, it attracted a great deal of interest from enthusiasts who stopped at his stall, which also had a display and books on the history of the world famous West Highland Line.
Demolished in the mid 1970s along with the Art Deco style McBraynes bus terminal at the West End of the town all that
now remains of this original transport ‘hub’ is what is now the Crannog Restaurant on the pier where steamers once docked, completing the link between, road, rail and water which has since become the planners dream of an integrated transport link.
Many people have since expressed regret at the loss of what were iconic buildings to build a duel carriageway which was supposed to link to a bypass which ultimately was never built, but can now recreate in tremendous detail what was lost. The model building can also be further extended with another kit which faithfully reproduces the extensive platforms which once ran along the side of the loch.
While these particular mini buildings will present many new opportunities for local modellers
to re create part of Fort William’s lost heritage, the model range also contains very recognisable buildings such as Glenfinnan Station which is not only still standing, but also still in use as a stop on the West Highland Line after 125 years.
John said: “I was delighted to see these models being made as part of a large collection of railway buildings from across the entire railway network.
“The detail is fantastic and the model itself looks very accurate which I’m sure will appeal to those who remember it as well as enthusiastic modellers. I was delighted to have it on display at the show and will be stocking the kits at the Glenfinnan Railway museum, alongside, of course the reproduction of our own station”.
While many young people have been allowed at some time to sample a very small and not particularly potent alcoholic drink to mark a special occasion as part of an adult gathering, it is not advisable to allow this to become a regular way of life.
A recently launched Community Alcohol Partnerships (CAP) in Fort William brings together representatives of Lochaber High School, Trading Standards, Scottish Fire & Rescue, Scottish Ambulance Service, Youth Action Team, High Life Highland and Lochaber Hope. The aim is to highlight the risks of underage drinking and its detrimental effect on the health and wellbeing of local children and young people.
The Fort William CAP will also work with youth services and local organisations to provide alcohol-free activities for young people as well as a presence in schools educating young people to ensure that they are equipped to make the right decisions about issues such as alcohol and drugs and anti-social and criminal behaviour.
Local retailers too have a
role to play with the CAP will helping them to avoid making underage sales and reduce ‘proxy’ sales where adults buy alcohol for under-18s.
The CAP will be coordinated by Fort William Police and locally based Sgt Gavin Law said: “Young people can face difficult challenges in their lives, and we need to ensure they have the confidence to help them make the right decisions especially since alcohol abuse can severely impact on the ability to make positive choices.
“This can also impact on the whole community and we have listened to local concerns, and I am pleased to see the community and partners coming together in this new CAP initiative to tackle these issues”.
All of the partners came
together for the launch outside Caol Co-op where leaflets were handed out and to emphasise the message and a High School pupil spray painted a message that it is illegal to buy alcohol for U18s, on to the pavement. The paint was water soluble, so unlike the statement, was not permanent.
Over 200 partnerships exists around Britain and research shows that they are having a real impact on reducing children’s alcohol consumption, improving not only their health, but also their communities. through a reduction in anti social behaviour.
For more information see: www.communityalcoholpartnerships.co.uk
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We hope to submit our application to the Scottish Government to develop Culachy Wind Farm, located on the Culachy Estate near Fort Augustus in the summer. We will let the community know when this happens, and the plans will also be available on our website www.culachywind. co.uk.
In the meantime, we are continuing our engagement locally. We have committed to supporting Glengarry Shinty Club in 2023 and look forward to seeing the players in action soon. Our team will also be back at the Glengarry Produce Show. We hope to see you there.
In the meantime, if you have any questions, please do get in touch communities@fredolsen.com / 07435 763 900.
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“My heart leaps up when I behold
A rainbow in the sky: So it was when my life began, So it is now I am a man So be it when I shall grow old, Or let me die!
The child is father of the Man; And I could wish my days to be Bound each to each by natural piety.”
William Wordsworth’s poem came to mind when I saw half a rainbow this morning.
(Half is better than all grey skies!). I’ve been thinking about the influences which make “the child the father of the man”. Moving to Fort William 55 years ago my husband did not expect to meet anyone who remembered his father.
He was one of the new “railway families” born 1901 in a cottage on the Old Fort, (now demolished). Baptised in the Duncansburgh church across the road, he was taught in Sunday School by a Miss Robertson (whose family sold hardware in the High Street.)
When an elderly lady living in Claggan showed my husband her school photo, he was able to pick out his 10 year old father! Sadly, I never met my
late father in law. In his short life he went on to serve God as a Church of Scotland Minister in Glasgow, but did not live to see his son do likewise in the town of his birth.
However summer Beach Missions for children run by my father and mother in law, had similarity to those run by Scripture Union- which introduced me to reading the Bible as a child. This influences us both in our old age, so we support SUScotland which “encourages children and young people to explore the Bible and respond to the significance of Jesus”, in schools (some inLochaber) and on holidays.
Perhaps Wordsworth was influenced by the Bible verse “Teach a child how he should live and he will remember it all his life”. (Proverbs 22.6)
A few more images created by members of the Fort William Photographic Society showing great imagination and skill. The Society meets on the second Tuesday of every month in the Salvation Army Hall and also organises regular outings. All are welcome and no-one needs to be an expert to join. To find out more about the Society go to their social media page.
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The former Skye and Lochalsh Amateur Football Association (AFA) not only has a new name, but a new team joining its league, in the shape of Fort William FC reserves. At its last AGM the Association decided to admit the newly created Fort team after much discussion and assurances that none of the 1st team players will supplement the squad.
As the Association now featured three mainland and five island teams it was also decided to change the name to West Highland AFA tor reflect this fact. The new addition also restored the league to eight teams, replacing Glenelg which dropped out over a year ago.
Mallaig FC has been a long-term and very successful member, with many victories to their credit, adding the Fort newcomers to that list in their first encounter, which had to be played in Mallaig due to Claggan Park being frozen.
In another new move it is also planned to hold
matches on Friday evenings to ease the burden on players over the weekends.
Reserves Manager, former Celtic Supporters Club, Mallaig and Nevis Range player, Paul Macinnes oversaw pre-season training, offering the opportunity for any interested footballers between the ages of 16-28 the chance of a place.
He said: “We had a great turnout and have put together a good squad with a good spread of ages and we’ll be using some of the older heads to help keep the youngsters on track. The aim is to compete for the league but also to put up a good fight.”
but also to put up a good fight.”
First team manager Alan Gray also welcomed the development saying:“Having a second strong side in place offers a platform for young players to play men’s football and develop to become with a view to becoming members of the first team squad.
players to play men’s football and develop to become with a view to standard of league and this squad
“They will be tested in a good standard of league and this squad will bridge the gap from U16’s to first team level.”
