The Scottish Government roadmap out of Lockdown sets out a phased route for easing the lockdown restrictions in Scotland. Phase 1 of the roadmap is due to come in to force on Friday 29th of May. Moving to the subsequent phases of easing lockdown will take place once specific criteria around Covid-19 and our ability to manage it have been met. As a result, there are no firm dates yet in place for moving to phase 2, […]
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Tilley Repairs
Enercon wind turbine engineers from the mainland are currently on the island to carry out essential repairs to a generator fault on Tilley, the community turbine, which could take approximately 3 weeks. TREL has been in contact with Scottish Government to confirm that travel for this reason is allowed under current guidance and the engineers have been made fully aware of the local guidelines and etiquette for using public services and shopping on Tiree and will be […]
Read MoreTransitioning out of the current lockdown arrangements The Scottish Government’s request for public engagement
Tiree’s Community Council would like to encourage local residents and all those who have a connection to Tiree to participate in this ‘Framework for Decision making” consultation as our views need to be heard. The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon emphasised the need for transparency when she launched the framework and invited the people of Scotland to engage in this conversation to help us take the next steps to navigate to a new normal. ‘To help us in that process, we are launching […]
Read MoreNotice from RBS- Change to Opening Times
Royal Bank of Scotland – Scarinish Branch We will continue to operate reduced opening hours for the time being. We will be open 10:00am to 1:00pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Our banking app and digital banking service remain the quickest and safest ways to do most of your banking and you should only come in to the branch for essential transactions that you cannot do elsewhere. In recent weeks we have launched a dedicated […]
Read MoreJob Vacancies with Tiree Trust in response to Covid-19
Tiree Community Development Trust is seeking to recruit 2 short term posts ASAP in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Those affected financially by the pandemic will be prioritised but must have some relevant experience as detailed below. Solar (Tiree Food Project) Project Coordinator To work with the steering group to establish a food project for Tiree: Project experience desirable Elementary food hygiene certificate (essential) Good IT skills Solar Project Coordinator – Job Description COVID-19 Response […]
Read MoreNotice From Alun Jones – Satellite and TV Work
Alun Jones Satellite & TV WorkDuring this time I will be carrying out essential satellite & TV Aerial repair work as Public service broadcasting is classed as an essential role. I will only be carrying out repairs to make existing systems work, as the majority of the repairs are outside the house no entry into the property should be required. Sky customers should book visits online via https://www.sky.com/help/articles/book-engineer-sky-q Freesat or Non Sky customers can contact me […]
Read MoreCal Mac Release Amended Timetable
CalMac has introduced an Essential Lifeline Timetable as a result of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The new reduced timetable, which will run for an initial three-week period, comes amidst a lockdown on all but essential travel across the whole of the UK. It will be subject to continual review in a rapidly changing environment. More info – https://www.calmac.co.uk/oban-coll-tiree-ferry-winter-timetable
Read MoreNotice from Tiree Co-op
Tiree Co-op From tonight our stores will be closing earlier than usual to give our colleagues a chance to replenish our shelves as well as giving them a well-needed rest. Monday to Saturday we’ll close at 8pm Normal trading hours will be in place on Sunday. For more information head to https://coop.uk/3doWPgc Tiree Co-op
Read MoreNotice from Dr Holliday-Online Shopping
Dr Holliday THINK OF OUR POSTIES! Most of us are all getting used to a new life tucked up at home, and a lot of us are spending more time in front of our screens. It is very tempting, when we can’t get out to the shops, to order stuff online. Please remember, though, that every order we make needs the attention of staff in some warehouse or other and a whole network of couriers […]
Read MoreNotice from John Kennedy Transport
Notice from John Kennedy Transport Due to Government guidelines, we have now been advised to carry passengers for essential travel only (eg. food shop) and for travel to be limited to ONE journey per week per person. Passengers using the ring and ride should only be doing so if they have absolutely no other means of transport (ie. no other family members/friends to take them or to run the errand for them). If you do have […]
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