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Donation Den - Campbeltown

Submitted by Malcolm on Mon, 30/01/2012 - 15:21

A Donation Den has been established in the Argyll Voluntary Action office for 2nd hand toys, books and bric a brac (no clothes). If you are looking to buy or donate second hand toys, books, etc. then pop in to have a look

Office located:
AVA
21 Longrow South
Campbeltown
PA28 6AH

Tel: 01586 554744

Please note new email address: clare@argyllvoluntaryaction.co.uk

Business Development Workshops - Just Enterprise

Submitted by Malcolm on Wed, 25/01/2012 - 17:08

Just Enterprise are offering a series of half day business development workshops on crucial aspects of social enterprise activity. Aimed at employees and members of existing enterprising third sector organisations, the events are FREE to attend and are scheduled in response to demand for specific topics and themes:

Business Planning

Understanding Social Enterprise

Submitted by Malcolm on Wed, 25/01/2012 - 17:02

An Understanding Social Enterprise course is being run by the Social Enterprise Academy in Campbeltown on the 14th and 15th March.

It is ideal for people new to working with social enterprises or looking to develop their own or join an existing one.

If you are interested please get in touch with the Social Enterprise Academy for more information. Places are very limited so get in touch asap. Details below:

Social enterprise is a new model of business that combines the best of business with clear and purposeful social aims.

Creggan wind farm open day

Submitted by Malcolm on Sun, 22/01/2012 - 11:59

SKDT received the following communication from Burcote Wind on the 18th January. We would encourage anyone interested in the development to attend the open day to find out more or get in touch with Burcote Wind directly. Details are below:

You may already be aware of recently announced proposals from Burcote Wind for Creggan wind farm, located on a site north-east of Glenbarr in West Kintyre.

December minutes

Submitted by Malcolm on Sun, 22/01/2012 - 11:47

Please find minutes of the December meeting attached to this post.

Any queries should be sent to info@skdt.org or by phoning 01586 552870

Campbeltown - Your Future? Event

Submitted by Malcolm on Mon, 16/01/2012 - 11:09
ArgyllLEADER

The great people, beautiful landscapes, and the excellent events are what some say makes Campbeltown a great place to live in according to the results of the Campbeltown – Your Future? survey carried out last year. The results of this and much more will be presented to the community at a drop in event on Saturday 21st January 12pm till 4pm in the Town Hall council chambers.

Southend Community Action Plan - Event

Submitted by Malcolm on Mon, 16/01/2012 - 11:08
ArgyllLEADER

Yes the results are in and surprise surprise the top issue was the lack of Village Hall in the Southend survey.

The next stage is an open day on Saturday 21st January in St Blaan's Hall where the full results will be displayed along with the opportunity to add to what has already been said. We want you as a community to come along and see what you said is important for Southend.

EAST KINTYRE COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN WORKSHOP

Submitted by Malcolm on Sat, 07/01/2012 - 11:42
ArgyllLEADER

The results of an extensive consultation process in the East Kintyre area will be presented at a workshop in Carradale Hotel at 2 p.m. on Saturday 14th of January. The results of a community profile, householder survey and stakeholder interviews will be presented along with a proposed action plan that attendants to the event will be able to comment and vote on.

West Kintyre Survey Results

Submitted by Malcolm on Thu, 17/11/2011 - 17:29
Awards For All

The survey results for the communities of Kilkenzie, Bellochantuy, Glenbarr, Muasdale, Tayinloan, Clachan and Whitehouse have been completed and are attached to this post.

All 462 homes received a survey 288 surveys were handed back and another 20 online surveys where submitted. A total response of 308. Each community had their survey results analysed separately.

Top 'Like'
The respondents from all of the communities each stated that the People and Nature of the communities was their top like about the area.

Top 'Dislike'
Kilkenzie/Tangy - Antisocial behaviour

West Kintyre Community Action Plan Workshops

Submitted by Malcolm on Thu, 17/11/2011 - 15:09
ArgyllLEADER

THE RESULTS ARE IN!

IN OCTOBER 2011 THE COMMUNITIES OF WEST KINTYRE WERE SURVEYED TO FIND OUT WHAT ISSUES MATTERED MOST TO THEM.

THE RESULTS WILL BE PRESENTED AND DISCUSSED AT THE FOLLOWING WORKSHOPS

MUASDALE WEDNESDAY 23RD NOVEMBER 7.30 PM A'CHLEIT CHURCH HALL

WHITEHOUSE SATURDAY 26TH NOVEMBER 1.00 PM WHITEHOUSE VILLAGE HALL

CLACHAN TUESDAY 29TH NOVEMBER 7.30 PM CLACHAN VILLAGE HALL

KILKENZIE AND BELLOCHANTUY THURSDAY 1ST DECEMBER 7.30 PM GLENBARR VILLAGE HALL

GLENBARR WEDNESDAY 7TH DECEMBER 7.30 PM GLENBARR VILLAGE HALL

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