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Book the bus or a trailer
The community minibus has settled into island life and is regularly being used by Cùram for their weekly rounds helping members of the community access shopping and activities. The bus was funded by a Scottish Government grant specifically for low-carbon community transport. It is fully electric and can carry 8 passengers plus the driver. It…
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There’s a new EV charger on the block!
We’re delighted that the second of the Trust EV chargers is now live and ready to power you up. You can find it in the Ionad Iomairt Thiriodh car park beside the Makery. What’s the Gaelic for electricity? Dealan!
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Remember, remember the 5th…
Bonfire night preparations are in full swing! The bonfire will be lit at Gott Bay at 6.30pm on Tuesday the 5th of November. Fireworks will start at 7pm. There will be food for sale from Scoop’s van, and we have Andy and Bino providing the tunes! Please get in touch with Lauren or Fiona if…
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Tiree Rugby Warrior
We are delighted that Neil Hugh has achieved a place at the Glasgow Warriors Rugby Academy. Not only that, but he is playing for the Glasgow Hawkes – they are in the premiership in Scotland and the highest-level amateur rugby team in Glasgow! To encourage him on his way, Urras Thiriodh has sponsored his shirt…
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Challenging Poverty
It’s Challenge Poverty Week. Here at the Trust we are trying to #Challenge Poverty in Tiree in a number of ways. The Trust’s link with Argyll & Bute Citizen’s Advice Bureau allows all residents to access a face-to-face meeting with a trained advisor to discuss a variety of financial and other common issues. For example, we…
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New Crofting Support Scheme
We’re delighted to announce that we are opening two new schemes to support Crofters in Tiree! These schemes are now open for applications. CAGS Support Fund The goal of this fund is to provide financial assistance for crofters needing consultant support to access CAGS funding. The fund will pay for a local consultant to complete…
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Windfall Fund Update
The Windfall Fund has now closed to applications for 2024. We are hoping to be in a position to re-open it again in the New Year 2025. Find out more about the Windfall Fund and why we are being careful about how money is used. We strongly recommend that you get your applications in as…
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Tilley Updates: September 2024
Since our last update, Tilley has generated 229,939 kWh – that’s enough power to boil a 3kW kettle for nearly nine years! Generated in September 229,939 kWh Most Productive Day 10th of September – 14,493 kWh Windiest Day 10th of September – 33.55mph Tilley measured the biggest gust of wind as 60.84mph on both the 11th…
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Can you help us harvest Marram grass?
Hello from Tiree’s new Community Climate Action group! The group has grown out of the Trust’s work with Science Ceilidh over the past year – part of the Highlands and Islands Community Climate Change Network. “We hope to engage with the local community and visitors on how climate change might affect Tiree, as well as…
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Get help with the Winter Fuel Allowance
The cuts to winter fuel payments have now gone through Parliament. However, you can still get your fuel payment if you also get Pension Credit. Find out if you are eligible for Pension Credit using this easy calculator. Or, get in touch with Fiona on 220 074 and she will help you do it. https://www.gov.uk/pension-credit-calculator
Petrol: £2.04 | Diesel: £2.196 | EV 55p p/kW
Urras Thiriodh
Tiree Community Development Trust
