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Skye and Lochalsh Community Groups Register
Discover the range of voluntary opportunities within your local area with our Community Groups Register. All community groups listed below are members with Skye and Lochalsh CVO.
Did you know? The Community Groups Register is also available as a handy printed booklet priced £3.00 for SLCVO members / £5.00 non members
For further information contact Skye and Lochalsh CVO email info@slcvo.org.uk phone 01478 612921.
Index by Category
Advice / Advocacy
1. Advocacy Highland
2. Skye & Lochalsh Citizens Advice Bureau
Agricultural / Environmental
1. Dry Stone Walling Association – Isle Of Skye Branch
2. Eilean Ban Trust
3. John Muir Trust
4. Kyleakin Environmental Group
5. Scottish Crofting Federation
6. Skye & Lochalsh Environment Forum
7. Skye Agricultural Society
8. Skye Permaculture
9. Viewfield Garden Collective
Arts, Music & Leisure (also see Heritage)
1. An Comunn Gaidhealach – Skye Branch Local Mod
2. Arts Play – Skye & Lochalsh
3. Cleas
4. Duirinish Media & Culture Club
5. Feisean Nan Gaidheal
6. Glenelg Music Festival
7. Inner Sound
8. Isle of Skye Accordion & Fiddle Club
9. Isle of Skye Piping Society
10. Lochalsh Arts Network (LOCHAN)
11. Network Tuesdays
12. Plockton Amateur Dramatic Society
13. Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
14. Scottish Community Drama Association – Isle of Skye District
15. Seall Community Arts
16. Skye & Lochalsh Orchestra
17. Skyedance
Childcare (Including Playgroups & Playparks)
1. Fas Mor
2. Portree Nursery Limited
3. Rionnagan Beaga Dhun-Bheagain (Dunvegan Gaelic Playgroup)
4. Scottish Childminding Association
Community Councils
1. Kilmuir Community Council
2. Minginish Community Council
3. Portree Community Council
4. Plockton & District Community Council
5. Raasay Community Council
6. Waternish Community Council
Community Development / Regeneration
1. Applecross Community Company
2. Broadford & Strath Community Company
3. Camuscross & Duisdale Initiative
4. Carbost Pier Ltd
5. Dunvegan Community Trust - Urras Sgire Dhunbeagan
6. Edinbane Community Company
7. Glendale Trust
8. Isle Of Skye Renewables CO-OP
9. Portree Community Trust
10. Raasay Community Association (Comann Muinntir Ratharsair)
11. Raasay House Community Company
12. Sleat Community Trust
13. Struan Community Trust
14. Uig Community Trust
15. Urras Baile Fhlodaigearraidh (Flodigarry Township Trust)
Community Produce
1. Skye & Lochalsh Food Link CIC
2. Skye Gardening Society
Community Radio
1. Cuillin FM
Community Transport
1. Isle Of Skye Ferry Community Interest Company
2. Minginish Community Minibus
3. Skye Old People’s Welfare
Community Woodland
1. Kingsburgh Forest Trust
2. Lochalsh Woodland Park
Equal Opportunities – Including Disability Awareness
1. Skye & Lochalsh Access Panel
2. Skye & Lochalsh Association Of Disability/Kyleakin Connections
3. Skye & Lochalsh Visually Impaired People’s Association
4. Way Forward Group
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Advice / Advocacy
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Advocacy Highland
Advocacy Highland speaks up for and with people who are not being heard, and helps them express their views.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.advocacy-highland.org.uk
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Skye & Lochalsh Citizens Advice Bureau
The Citizens Advice Bureau helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice and by influencing policy makers.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.adviceguide.org.uk
SLCVO Webpage www.slcvo.org.uk/skye-and-lochalsh-citizens-advice-bureau
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Agricultural / Environmental
Dry Stone Walling Association – Isle Of Skye Branch
As an outlying branch of Dry Stone Walling Association (DSWA) the Isle of Skye branch aims to promote interest and skills in dry stone walling. Training days run by qualified instructors are advertised and held when called for, and they welcome community projects to work on.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.dswa.org.uk
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Eilean Ban Trust
Eilean Ban Trust preserves and educates re Gavin Maxwell Museum and Stevenson Lighthouse on Eilean Bàn, and the indigent wild life - especially otters.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.eileanban.org
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John Muir Trust
The John Muir Trust is a conservation body committed to wild places. It owns 3 estates on the Isle of Skye (Strathaird, Torrin and Sconser) totaling 12,100 ha. Their aim is to maintain, and in some cases, improve the near natural character of the land. Throughout the estates a programme of vegetation monitoring has been taking place to bring overgrazed areas back to favourable condition, and over the last 12 years in Strathaird, non-native conifers are being replaced with natural broadleaves to aid bio-diversity.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.jmt.org
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Kyleakin Environmental Group
This environmental group covering Skye and Lochalsh, are engaged in voluntary litter picking, footpath maintenance and woodland management.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.skyekeg.org.uk
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Scottish Crofting Federation
Rooted in communities, the Scottish Crofting Federation is the only member-led organisation dedicated to promoting crofting and it is the largest association of small scale food producers in the UK.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.crofting.org
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Skye & Lochalsh Environment Forum
The Skye & Lochalsh Environment Forum is a partnership of groups with an interest in the well-being of biodiversity and landscape in the West Highlands of Scotland. Its objectives are to promote and enhance conservation, awareness and welfare of biological diversity for the benefit of present and future generations. Anyone supportive of the groups aims will receive a warm welcome to membership and everyone with any viewpoint is invited to attend their occasional general meetings. Both are free of charge.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.slef.org.uk
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Skye Agricultural Society
The society organises and runs the Skye Agricultural Show which is held on the George V Field in Portree at the beginning of August each year. The show features a range of activities including the judging of livestock, pipe band, dancing, music and on-field events.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Skye Permaculture
16 acre peninsula with woodland walk open to the public - camping area with social hut and fire pit, small shop/visitor reception and information, plant sales, crafts, etc. Training in any of the following areas - Working within the ethics of permaculture; Permaculture introductory session available on request; Herb salad production; Certified Soil Association. Trustees invited
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website http://www.skye.permaculture.org.uk
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Viewfield Garden Collective (VGC)
Viewfield Garden Collective is a therapeutic gardening project created principally for the benefit of adults recovering from mental health problems. It also supports other disadvantaged people. The garden itself provides a safe, nurturing environment which is supervised by appropriate volunteers. Viewfield Garden is located in Portree but the group is also interested in working with other gardening and path projects with similar aims and are currently working in partnership with the master composting scheme.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Arts, Music & Leisure (also see Heritage)
An Comunn Gaidhealach – Skye Branch Local Mod
An Comunn Gaidhealach exists to promote Gàidhlig language and its culture through Provincial Mòds.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Arts Play – Skye & Lochalsh
Arts Play trains child care workers, parents, child minders and others who work on the frontline with children, to work creatively and develop children’s understanding, ability and own creative thinking through music, visual arts, drama and movement.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Cleas
Cleas is active throughout the year on the Isle of Skye and exits solely to encourage, promote and nurture an interest in the performing arts by offering an extensive programme of events covering traditional music and Gaelic song, all forms of dance, theatre, children’s shows and workshops.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Duirinish Media and Culture Club
Formed in October 2010, the club's venue is Dunvegan Hall in the North West of Skye. The object of the club is to promote and encourage interest and appreciation of media and culture.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Feisean Nan Gaidheal
Feisean nan Gaidheal is an independent national association of tuition-based local festivals known as Feisean (singular Feis). Feisean are designed to teach young people in a fun, safe environment about Gaelic cluture and language. The aim of the organsiation is to make Gaelic Arts, Language and Culture more accessible and more widely appreciated through the support and development of community-based tuition Feisean, primarily for young people.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website http://www.feisean.org
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Glenelg Music Festival
Glenelg Music Festival is a volunteer run community festival with all profits reinvested in the local area.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website http://www.dramsinthefield.com
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Inner Sound
With members from Skye, Lochalsh and as far away as Inverness this group which rehearses in Breakish on Tuesday evenings has members with ages ranging from 7 to 70+. The musical director is Ann Lampard ARCM. hon ARAM and the repertoire is extremely varied. The group gives concerts across the Island and on the mainland throughout the year and performs a Gilbert and Sullivan opera in the summer. There is no audition to join.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Isle of Skye Accordion & Fiddle Club
The Isle of Skye Accordion & Fiddle Club promotes traditional Scottish music in Skye & Lochalsh. The club meets from October to May on the first Thursday of the month in the Royal Hotel Portree. They also hold a 3 day Accordion & Fiddle Festival at the end of May each year.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website http://www.skyemusic.co.uk/
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Isle of Skye Piping Society
To promote piping on Skye through the promotion of piping, holding recitals, assisting in local events and the organisation of the Silver Chanter Memorial Competition.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Lochalsh Arts Network (LOCHAN)
LOCHAN (Lochalsh Arts Network) is a voluntary organisation promoting the Arts in the Lochalsh area. As Members of Promoting Arts Network LOCHAN has access to and information about touring productions. This gives LOCHAN an opportunity to bring professional high quality music, drama and dance to the Lochalsh area. They also organise workshops and events with local schools, including the Centre of Excellence for Traditional Music at Plockton High School.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website http://www.lochan.info/
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Network Tuesdays
Network Tuesdays is a voluntary organisation for ladies who come to live on Skye. They meet the first Tuesday of every month for lunch, a chat and to get to know each other.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Plockton Amateur Dramatic Society
Plockton Amateur Dramatic Society is a longstanding drama group taking part annually in the Scottish Community Drama Associations One Act Festivals locally and countrywide. Its work involves all age groups and in addition to one-act plays several drama-related fundraising events are organised every year. This is very much a community based organisation providing many opportunities for all aspects of drama.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
If you would like the opportunity to have fun and keep fit as well as making new friends, then go along to the country dance classes that run between September and May. They also have a programme of dances that take place on the last Thursday of September to April (with the exception of December) in Skeabost or Breakish Halls.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website http://www.skyerscds.org.uk
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Scottish Community Drama Association – Isle of Skye District
We exist to promote and participate in Community Drama in Skye and each year in February we take part in the One Act Drama Festival. There are currently affiliated clubs in Kilmuir, Portree, Carbost and Dunvegan and more would be most welcome. In the Autumn these clubs combine to perform a full length play at Aros.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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SEALL Community Arts
SEALL is one of Scotland’s liveliest rural arts promoting groups. It is based at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig in Sleat but run as an independent community group. SEALL promotes a year round programme of theatre and music including the Fèis an Eilein summer series of concerts.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website http://www.seall.co.uk
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Skye & Lochalsh Orchestra
Symphony orchestra that meets to rehearse fortnightly. Concerts twice a year. Wide range of abilities among the membership. Rehearsals at Broadford Village Hall.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website http://www.slo-skye.org.uk
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Skyedance
SkyeDance was set up in 2004 with the aim of improving access for all to participate in dance in Skye and Lochalsh. It has built up an excellent reputation for its work & is considered an exemplar for dance development at community level. With an emphasis on fun and supporting a wide variety of dance styles, SkyeDance has become an integral part of life on Skye - benefitting young and old, nurturing new talent and excellence and promoting good health.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.skyedance.co.uk
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Childcare (Including Playgroups & Playparks)
Fas Mor
Fas Mor is a wonderful, comfortable facility where children are looked after in a safe and lively Gaelic-medium environment. Fas Mor, a partnership between Sabhal Mor and the local community, offers all-day childcare for children up to 12 years. The after-school club offers a variety of actvities including a Karate club and an Art Club.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website http://www.fasmor.org.uk
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Portree Nursery Limited
Portree Nursery is a 45 place day nursery which provides childcare and education. The nursery opened in 1993 after a group of parents raised funds to provide a suitable venue for the local playgroup. The nursery has grown from strength to strength and is a valuable asset for the local community.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website http://www.portreenursery.co.uk
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Rionnagan Beaga Dhun-Bheagain (Dunvegan Gaelic Playgroup)
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Scottish Childminding Association
SCMA provide information & support in all childminding matters. To parents, childminders, prospective childminders and members of the public.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website http://www.childminding.org
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Community Councils
Kilmuir Community Council
Reflect the views of the community. Take action in the interests of the community. Promote well-being and foster community spirit.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Minginish Community Council
We have been elected to listen to the views of those living in Minginish and to try and represent those views to Highland Council and other authorities. We generally meet on the last Monday of the month at 7.30pm in the Church of Scotland Hall Fernilea. Meetings are open to the public and we welcome anyone who wishes to attend.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Portree Community Council
Portree Community Council aims to represent the people of Portree and helps to look after our environment by planting the village flower beds and tubs and keeping them nice. We welcome people to our monthly meetings which are all open to members of the public.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Raasay Community Council
Raasay Community Council is a locally elected body that represents the people of Raasay.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Waternish Community Council
We look after the community’s interests.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Community Development / Regeneration
Applecross Community Company
Community company formed under the Land Reform Act in 2008 owns and manages the filling station in Applecross. Community company formed under the Land Reform Act in 2008 owns the filling station in Applecross. They are currently progressing a community owned micro hydro scheme to planning permission stage with the aid of a Climate Challenge Fund grant. A full-time local development officer has recently been employed, funded by HIE and LEADER.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Broadford & Strath Community Company
The Company’s objectives are to:
advance education and to relieve poverty amongst the residents of the Area of Benefit (post code areas IV42 and IV49);
promote industry and commerce for the benefit of the general public in the Area of Benefit by the provision of facilities for residents of the Area of Benefit including facilities for meetings, lectures, classes, and entertainments and for other forms of education, recreation and leisure time occupation.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website http://www.broadfordandstrath.org
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Camuscross & Duisdale Initiative
The company was set up in Dec 2008 and its Area of Benefit covers Camuscross, Duisdale and Isle Ornsay in Sleat. It is working on a number of projects for community benefit such as a hydro scheme using a community owned reservoir, footpaths and heritage interpretation, affordable house sites and a shop-café. It also organises community events such as the annual Crofters Olympics and a New Year Dance.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website http://www.camuscross.org
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Carbost Pier Ltd
A community company that aims to develop access to the sea at Carbost for everyone.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.carbost-pier.org.uk
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Dunvegan Community Trust - Urras Sgire Dhunbeagan
The Trust was set up to help improve the economic and social development of Dunvegan and now helps with funding projects which benefit the residents of Dunvegan. See website for further details.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website http://www.dunvegancommunitytrust.co.uk
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Edinbane Community Company
The Company manages community "benefit" funds from the Edinbane Wind Farm. Fund usage is described on our website.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website http://www.edinbanecommunitycompany.org
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Glendale Trust
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website http://www.theglendaletrust.org
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Isle Of Skye Renewables CO-OP (ISRC)
ISRC was formed as a result of an agreement between Energy4All and the Windfarm developer who offered Skye and Raasay residents a share in their 10 turbine Ben Atekil project. 570 members invested.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.skye.coop
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Portree Community Trust
Portree Community Trust aims to stimulate and co-ordinate the economic cultural and environmental regeneration of Portree and district community in co-operation with existing authorities and community groups, and in response to community identified priorities.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.portree.org
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Raasay Community Association (Comann Muinntir Ratharsair)
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.raasay.com
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Raasay House Community Company
Community Company (formed under the Land Reform Act) owning Raasay House and its policies. The board are working with HIE to rebuild the house after the fire of January 2009 when most of the house -then approaching the end of a £3.5 million renovation - was destroyed. The house will be rented to Raasay Outdoor Centre once complete and the rent earned will be invested in other property owned i.e. the walled garden, woodlands etc.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Sleat Community Trust
Sleat is one of the fastest growing rural areas of Scotland. The Trust was created in 2004 when a proposal for a wind-farm was put forward, it never happened so the Trust set out to create a Sustainable Sleat through projects that would retain necessary services and meet the aspirations of the residents, while maintaining a high quality of the environment. Over 70% of the community are members, supporting a wide variety of projects. Projects include carbon reduction, recycling, bicycling, fuel sales, post office, garage, bat protection, mink removal, susidised taxis, garden equpment, community gardens, vegetable growing, wind turbine, community forest and lots more.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.sleatcommunitytrust.co.uk
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Struan Community Trust
Struan Community Trust was set up in 2009 to manage and distribute annual payments received from Vattenfall Wind Farm Company. This community benefit fund is available for projects that provide services in the community and application forms are available from the Secretary. Trustees meet quarterly to discuss applications.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Uig Community Trust
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Urras Baile Fhlodaigearraidh (Flodigarry Township Trust)
In 2009 Flodigarry commemorated the centenary of Flodigarry Farm being split into crofts. A charitable trust was set up with the aims of community development, the advancement of the local culture, heritage and the arts, including our Gaelic heritage and the advancement of environmental protection and improvement as the community see fit. At present the Trust is looking into the possibility of a Heritage Centre for the Trotternish area, located in Flodigarry. Funding has been secured from Big Lottery Investing in Ideas to carry out a feasibility study. Two week long Gaelic courses are run in conjunction with Sabhal Mor Ostaig each year.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.flodigarrytownshiptrust.org.uk
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Community Produce
Skye & Lochalsh Food Link CIC
Skye and Lochalsh Food Link is a non-profit making community interest company made up of food producers, customers and individual supporters who are keen to support the growth and availability of locally produced foods. They run a twice weekly delivery service, the award winning Food Link Van, distributing great tasting food to local businesses and households as well as promoting the wonderful local food here at home and nationally through a variety of projects.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.tastelocal.co.uk
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Skye Gardening Society
The object of the Society is to promote interest in gardening and its applications throughout Skye and Lochalsh.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Community Radio
Cuillin FM
Skye and Lochalsh's local radio station, broadcasting 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Tune in to 102.7 or 106.2 FM or find us online at www.cuillinfm.co.uk.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.cuillinfm.co.uk
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Community Transport
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Isle Of Skye Ferry Community Interest Company
This CIC is a social enterprise providing a summer ferry service from Glenelg to Skye using the last turntable ferry in Scotland.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.skyeferry.co.uk
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Minginish Community Minibus
The 15 seat accessible minibus is available to groups or individuals throughout the area for a small mileage charge or donation. New volunteers are always welcome especially drivers for weekday runs.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
SLCVO Webpage www.slcvo.org.uk/bracadale-community-minibus-association.htm
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Skye Old People’s Welfare
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
SLCVO Webpage www.slcvo.org.uk/skye-old-peoples-welfare.htm
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Community Woodland
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Kingsburgh Forest Trust
Kingsburgh Forest Trust is a community organisation with membership drawn from the townships of Kingsburgh and Glenhinnisdal founded in early 2002 to manage and develop two former Forestry Commission plantations, known as Kingsburgh Forest, for the benefit of members, all local residents and visitors to this region of Skye.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.kft-skye.org.uk
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Lochalsh Woodland Park
Community woodland group working under a condordat with the Forestry Commission and the National Trust to provide a recreational and educational area from the former Balmacara Campsite.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.lochalshwoodlandpark.co.uk
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Equal Opportunities - Including Disability Awareness
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Skye & Lochalsh Access Panel
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.access-panel.org.uk
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Skye & Lochalsh Association Of Disability (SLAD)/Kyleakin Connections
SLAD is a day care centre for adults with learning and physical disabilities. They offer a place where people can come together to learn new skills and improve existing ones. Their aim is to encourage independent living to help develop their independence and to lead ordinary fully inclusive lives within the community.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.slad-skye.org.uk
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Skye & Lochalsh Visually Impaired People’s Association
This group aims to support blind and partially sighted residents of Skye and Lochalsh by providing social and recreational activities, advice and help with equipment.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.sandlvia.org.uk
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Way Forward Group
The Way Forward is a group for physically disabled or chronically ill men or women aged 18 to 70. They meet on alternate Thursdays at the Arms Centre in Portree. The aim of the group is to have fun, help and support one another. Something different is organised for each meeting. If you would like to join them, come along and share the fun and laughter.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.sandlvia.org.uk
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Health & Welfare
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The Agnes Macleod Memorial Fund
The Agnes Macleod Memorial Fund offers small grants to women of advanced age, resident in Scotland, who were either born Macleod or whose mothers were born Macleod and who, by reason of sickness or limited means, are suffering hardship. The monies available are severely restricted and the intention is to assist in cases where the benefits available from the State are either not sufficient or not appropriate. Applications should be made to the Secretary.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Al-Anon
Someone else's drinking can affect your life - be it a relative or friend, male or female. Al-Anon Family Groups hold regular meetings where members share their own experience of living with alcoholism. Al-Anon does not offer advice or counselling, but members give each other understanding, strength and hope.
Al-Anon meets 6-7pm every Monday at the Church of Scotland Hall, Church Road, Kyle.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Alzheimer Scotland (Skye & Lochalsh Services)
Our team of highly experienced staff, who receive ongoing dementia specific training, delivers Skye & Lochalsh Services. We offer day care in Portree - Monday to Friday; Dornie - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Our trained workers can provide care and stimulation for the person with dementia in their own home on a one to one basis. Individuals or organisations can purchase our services.
We offer a wide range of information and provide booklets and information sheets free to carers and people with dementia.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.alzscot.org
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Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland, Volunteer Stroke Service (CHSS) – Skye & Lochalsh
CHSS offer support to those who have had a stroke with particular focus on those with communication difficulties. Support groups are run by staff and aided by a team of volunteers. In Skye there are support groups in Portree and Kyleakin. Outreach services support people with a communication problem.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.chss.org.uk
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Crossroads Care – Skye & Lochalsh
Crossroads Care – Skye and Lochalsh is dedicated to the provision of short breaks for carers within their own homes.
Established in 1986, we provide practical support for carers of people of all ages, including children, who have a disability or condition that means they need the care of another person.
Crossroads can help by taking over the caring responsibilities for a short period allowing the carer to take time to themselves. Carers can be any age, including young carers.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
SLCVO Webpage www.slcvo.org.uk/Crossroads.html
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Distance Befriending
Distance Befriending provides a confidential befriending service for people who have experience of mental ill health and who feel lonely and isolated, both socially and/or geographically. The person is ‘matched’ with a volunteer where there are shared interests, and the contact is by phone, letter or email as best suits the friend and volunteer.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.befriendershighland.org.uk
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Family First
Family First provides a confidential support service to families where there is at least one child under the age of 4 years. They run two Family First groups; Mondays in Broadford, 10am-12pm and Wednesdays in Portree, 10am-12pm. They also provide a home visiting service individually designed for each family by using a team of family oriented volunteers.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Friends Of Budhmor
Supporters of Budhmor House - mainly fundraising.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Friends Of Portree Hospital
Friends of Portree Hospital aims to provide improvements to the services provided by the NHS in Portree Hospital as well as assisting local medical services in North Skye (doctors, ambulances etc). They fund-raise and benefit from donations from funerals etc as well as a collecting tin in Portree Hospital.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.portreehospital.org.uk
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Highland Community Care Forum
Highland Community Care Forum works with Skye & Lochalsh Community Care Forum to be a voice for people who use community care services and for people who are unpaid carers. They believe that community care is about choice in the support and services that service-users and unpaid carers require, about helping them to live at home as long as possible, about providing services tailored to their needs and about providing support if they are looking after family, friends and neighbours.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.hccf.org.uk
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Lochalsh Chest, Heart & Stroke Club
This group meets fortnightly in the Kirkton Church Hall during spring and autumn to give friendship and entertainment to those with chest, heart or stroke conditions. Helpers provide transport in their cars from the Kyle, Plockton and Dornie areas. There is no membership subscription but a small fee is collected at each meeting towards costs.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Skye & Lochalsh Community Care Forum
Skye & Lochalsh Community Care Forum enables service users and carers to take part in planning, developing and monitoring community care service provision and provide represtentation as required. The provision of information, advice, assistance and support. The promotion and/or the provision of training skills which will assist, preserve and protect the good health of the residents. The Forum manages the Skye & Lochalsh Young Carers Service.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Skye & Lochalsh Council on Alcohol
Skye & Lochalsh Council on Alcohol (SLCA ) offers free counseling service to those who have substance misuse issues. This service is also available to those people in the area who are living with someone who is misusing alcohol and/or drugs. They have counsellors trained to offer this service to youngsters under the age of 18 and have an alcohol awareness project with the twenty-two schools in the area starting at Primary 7. They also offer training courses under the Servewise banner for licensees, bar staff and shop workers as a requirement of the Licensing Scotland Act.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
SLCVO Webpage www.slcvo.org.uk/skye-and-lochalsh-council-on-alcohol
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Skye & Lochalsh Drug & Alcohol Forum
Skye & Lochalsh Drug & Alcohol Forum (SLDAF) provides a co-ordinated network for local agencies and individuals with an interest or remit for substance mis-use. The forum implements initiatives which complement the activity of mainstream services and develops a local Forum Action Plan each year that aims to reflect and address National and Highland issues. The forum meets four times a year and has an annual Review and Planning Day in February to monitor the current year’s Action Plan and works towards the next year’s plan. Anyone is welcome to attend meetings.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Skye & Lochalsh Friends of A.R.M.S
Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre offering high density oxygen treatment to our MS members. Can also offer treatment to non-MS clients. We are a self help organisation. We also rely on fund-raising events, donations and sponsorships to maintain our level of service.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.mstherapycentres.org.uk
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Skye & Lochalsh Mental Health Association
Drop-in centre for adults affected by mental health problems. We offer a warm, homely atmosphere to meet other people with food, company, practical and emotional support and advice and guidance. Open 365 days a year. We also have a service in Lochalsh and South Skye - please contact us for details.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.slmha.co.uk
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Skye & Lochalsh Young Carers
Weekly meetings and respite trips for our members. We promote the welfare and potential of children and young adults aged 5-18 whose life is adversely affected because of the need to take care of someone who is chronically ill, has a disability, impairment, mental health or is affected by alcohol or substance abuse.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.skyeyoungcarers.co.uk
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Skye Cancer Care
Skye Cancer Care was set up to "support and facilitate the provision of hospice-type care in Skye for persons with incurable life-limiting disease (especially, but not limited to, those with cancer) by raising funds for the establishment of facilities for such care" at the local cottage hospital and in the community. The response from the local community to this project has been excellent and definite progress is being made with our objectives.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Skye Old People's Welfare
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
SLCVO Webpage www.slcvo.org.uk/skye-old-peoples-welfare.htm
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Women’s Aid, Skye And Lochalsh
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.rosswa.co.uk
SLCVO Webpage www.slcvo.org.uk/womens-aid-in-skye-and-lochalsh
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Heritage
Am Bata
Am Bata aims to preserve the boatbuilding heritage of the North West by providing training in traditional wooden boatbuilding to school pupils and adult apprentices. Their oral history trainees carry out interviews with people who have experience of building or using local boats. They repair boats, build boats on commission and provide short courses in boat repair to adults. All income is reinvested in the project. Funded by Heritage Lottery Fund and Highland LEADER.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Webpage www.sleatlocalhistorysociety.org.uk
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Comunn Eachdraidh Shleite (Sleat Local History Society)
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Webpage www.sleatlocalhistorysociety.org.uk
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The Macaskills Of Rubh’ An Dùnain Society
This group promote interest in the heritage of the MacAskills and their ancient family home at Rubh`an Dùnain, Isle of Skye as well as encouraging and maintaining links between the descendents of the MacAskills of Rubh `an Dùnain and those of Drynoch, Isle of Skye. The Society also wishes to conserve and develop interest in Rubh `an Dùnain to the benefit of the local community, the general public and those with a specialist knowledge.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Plockton Historical Society
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Portree Local History Society
The society holds monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of each month from October to April. Meetings usually take the format of an invited speaker giving a talk with illustrations but occasionally the group visits places of interest in the area such as the Archive Centre in Portree. An outdoor visit is also usually arranged for the summer, for example a walk with the Highland Ranger Service. Their website gives details of the topics at previous meetings as well as future subjects.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.portree-local-history-society.org
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Urras Baile Fhlodaigearraidh Flodigarry Township Trust
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Urras Dualchas Ratharsaid (Raasay Heritage Trust)
The aims of this trust are to promote the history, culture and gaelic language and to collect and disseminate material.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Housing / Help In The Home
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Lochalsh & Skye Housing Association
The Association was set up in 1982 as an independent non-profit making housing organisation to develop, manage and maintain quality and affordable housing for rent. It is committed to working in partnership with individuals, groups and organisations for the benefit of the community. Their Handyperson Services, funded by Social Work Services and NHS Highland, help elderly or disabled individuals. An Energy Advice Service was introduced in 2010, advising and supporting people on energy efficient measures.
Website http://www.lsha.co.uk/
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Handyperson Services (see Lochalsh & Skye Housing Association above)
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Overseas Aid
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The CIFA Trust
A UK registered charity supporting community initiatives in Northern Kenya and Southern Ethiopia through two partner organisations (CIFA Kenya and CIFA Ethiopia), notably primary education and rainwater harvesting.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.cifauk.org.uk
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Political
Scottish Labour Party - Skye & Lochalsh Branch
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Recycling
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Rag Tag N Textile
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Web site http://www.ragtagntextile.org.uk
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Religion
Lunchtime Meditation Group
Experience deep relaxation and find real inner peace and happiness through meditation. Everyone can learn to meditate, come along and unwind at a regular 1/2 hour lunchtime class - Monday's, 12.30pm, Tigh Lisigarry, Portree.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Residents Associations
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Bayview Crescent Residents' Association
Bayview Crescent Residents Association exists to safeguard and promote the interests of the residents of Bayview Crescent Broadford on matters concerning housing, the environment of the area and the social and community life of the area.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Rotary / Round Table
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Rotary Club
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Sports
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Ceann Loch
Ceann Loch is dedicated to providing sports and community facilities for South Skye. The current Board of Directors consists of 6 volunteers drawn from four locally based organisations. However membership now extends to the general public.
The plan is for a full-sized grass shinty pitch, an all-weather training pitch and changing facilities. Renewable technology and sustainability will be at the heart of the development, with biomass heating using fuel supplied by the local community owned forest.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Dunvegan Indoor Bowling Club
As members of the Skye, Lochalsh and Lochcarron Bowling Association and SSMBA, Dunvegan Bowlers enjoy social nights & opportunities to enter rinks league, play singles /doubles/trebles on both 9 foot and 6 foot indoor mats throughout Skye. New members, beginners and accompanied children welcome – tuition and bowls provided. Thursday and Saturday nights 7-10pm.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Isle Of Skye Golf Club
9 hole seaside golf course hosting the Isle of Skye Golf Club. Currently has around 150 members with room for more. No joining fee and everyone welcome.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.isleofskyegolfclub.co.uk
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Lochalsh Leisure Centre
Community swimming pool and leisure centre. 16x6m pool, health suite including sauna, steam room and spa bath and well equipped fitness suite. Offers the Highlife membership scheme – a great deal for customers.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.lochalshleisure.org.uk
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Lochalsh Trails Club
Organisers of Lochalsh Dirty 30 Challenge and Lochalsh Dirty Dozen - challenge walks run for the benefit of the local community and to improve footpaths and access.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.lochalsh-trails.co.uk
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Lochcarron Camanachd
Lochcarron Camanachd runs two adult shinty teams and several youth teams. Matches and training by qualified coaches take place at their pitch, the Battery Park Lochcarron and new members, visiting players from other clubs and spectators are always welcome.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.lochcarronshinty.org.uk
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Lochcarron Sailing Club
Lochcarron Sailing Club is an RYA Approved Training Centre for dinghy sailing with fully qualified instructors. A highly popular training week takes place annually in early July at all levels, a regatta in the summer, twice weekly dinghy races and several yacht races on Lochcarron and Loch Kishorn in season. The club owns a variety of dinghies from Toppers and Picos to Wayfarers and an Omega.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.lochcarronsailing.com
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Plockton Small Boat Sailing Club
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.plockton-sailing.com
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Portree Angling Association
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.portreeanglingassociation.co.uk
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Portree Indoor Bowling Club
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Portree Tennis & Squash Club
Members club providing squash facilities in Portree. Non-members welcome.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Skeabost Bridge Indoor Bowling Club
Skeabost Bridge Indoor (short-mat) Bowling Club meets at Skeabost Memorial Hall every Monday 2-5pm. The Club offers a warm welcome to both experienced players and beginners – tuition is available if required. Bowls are available for use – free of charge. Indoor shoes/slippers are required. The club is a member of the Skye, Lochalsh and Lochcarron Bowling Association.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
SLCVO Webpage www.slcvo.org.uk/skeabost-indoor-bowling-club.htm
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Skeabost Community Sports Association
Community sports association promoting any sporting activity for people of all ages regardless of race or gender. Their community sports pitch is available to all and they actively encourage it to be used.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Village Halls / Community Venues
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Achmore & Stromeferry Community Hall Association
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
SLCVO Webpage www.slcvo.org.uk/achmore-hall.htm
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Ardvasar Community Hall
Ardvasar Community Hall is used by the community for social and sporting purposes. Regular users include the Play Group (Tuesdays 10.30am-12.30pm), Sleat Community Trust, WRI. During the winter (October-March) a regular sewing group meets and the Strupag Cafe takes place every Saturday morning. The hall is available to hire for parties/functions/as a base for groups.
Ardvasar Community Hall also has a permanent hairdressers salon providing a valued service to the local community.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
SLCVO Webpage www.slcvo.org.uk/achmore-hall.htm
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Braes Village Hall
Provides a facility that is used by the community for social and sporting purposes. Regular users inclde the Youth Club, a Mother and Toddler Group and a Line Dancing Club. The Hall is also used for Soup & Pudding Evenings, Bingo, Curry Nights and Burns' Suppers.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.braes.org
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Columba 1400
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.columba1400.com
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Dunvegan Community Hall
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Edinbane Community Hall
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Glendale Community Hall Association
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Glenelg & Arnisdale Community Hall
Glenelg & Arnisdale Hall provide a range of services to the community. The hall is also available for hire as a music venue, for wedding receptions and parties. Toilets & shower are open to the public in the summer.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Kilmuir Village Hall
Manage and run the community village hall.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Minginish Community Hall Association
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.minginish-hall.info
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Plockton Village Hall
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Raasay Community Hall (see Raasay Community Association)
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Skeabost Memorial Hall
Community hall available for use by everyone in the community.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Staffin Community Hall Association
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.staffinhall.community.officelive.com
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Tarskavaig Communities Hall Association
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Uig Community Hall
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Waternish Hall Association
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Worship
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Skye Bible Church
A Pentecostal Church who are a worshipping, witnessing and caring fellowship of people who love Jesus Christ and the community in which they serve. Meetings at the Old Library in Portree :-
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Sunday 11am and 6pm and Wednesday 10.30am Mothers and Toddlers
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Friday 10.30 and 1.30 Coffee Pot Café
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Friday 7.30pm Youth Group (S1 to S6) - Solid Rock Cafe
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Websites www.skyebiblechurch.net and www.refresh-skye.co.uk
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St Columba’s Episcopal Church
St Columba’s Episcopal Church is a member of the world-wide Anglican Communion. The Church is open daily for prayer, meditation and silence.
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Daily worship - Morning Prayer 10am Evening Prayer 4pm.
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Sunday Eucharist 11am Sunday School takes place during the 11am service.
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Sunday Evensong 6pm Easter-Sep.
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Taizé Hour first Wednesday of each month 7.30-8.30pm
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Contemplative Prayer third Thursday of each month 10.15-11.15am
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.skye-episcopal.org
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Youth
10th Isle Of Skye Brownies
3rd Isle of Skye Brownies (aged 5-7 yrs) Tuesday 3.30 - 430pm
10th Isle of Skye Brownies (aged 7-10 yrs) Tuesday 5.00 - 6.30pm
4th Isle of Skye Guides (aged 10-14 yrs) Tuesday 6.45pm - 7.15pm
Meeting place - Dunvegan Primary School
Term time only - restarts 23 August 2011
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Broadford Youth Club
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.broadfordyouthclub.org.uk
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Camp & Trek
Camp & Trek was founded with the aim of offering opportunities for disadvantaged young people to participate in outdoor adventure activities.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.campandtrek.org.uk
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Duirinish Youth Club
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Lochalsh Junior Pipe Band
Formed in 2007 by Niall Stewart, Schools Piping Instructor for South Skye and Lochalsh. The band is made up of pupils who attend schools within South Skye and Lochalsh area and currently has 16 pipers and 4 drummers. The band is self-funded and has performed at several local events since forming.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.lochalshjuniorpipeband.co.uk
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Lochalsh Youth Community Trust
Lochalsh Youth Community Trust is based at Kyle Village Hall. The Trust runs a drop-in Youth Cafe for young people aged 11-18 years. Away from school and home they are able to socialise in a safe, friendly, alcohol-free atmosphere and to access useful information and advice. Facilities are available for sports, crafts, games, dancing, music and wildlife interests, all made possible thanks to the dedication and support of local volunteers.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Portree YMCA
Portree YMCA is a Christian based organisation working to support young people of all faiths and none. Located in the Old Library, Bayfield Lane in Portree they have a drop-in cafe facility with activities chosen and run by the young people, led by volunteers. They employ a youth worker to develop programmes that meet the identified need of the young people in the community. Membership is open to everyone, young and old.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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OK Skate
Mobile skate ramp available 24/7 for FREE. Please check website for list of dates and locations.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website http://www.okskate.org.uk
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Scouts Scotland
Scouting gives young people, aged 6-25, the opportunity to participate in activities which help them to have fun, make new friends and learn new skills. Scouting has 5 sections - Beavers 6-8 years, Cubs 8-10½ years, Scouts 10½-14 years, Explorers 14-18 years and Network 18-25 years. They are also always looking for keen new leaders to help provide a balanced programme.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.scouts-scotland.org.uk/
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Youth Space
Youth Club held at Minginish Hall every Friday (check website for changes to schedule) -
Young Youth Club (5-11 years) 5.45-7.00pm
Youth Club (12+ years) 7.30-9.00pm
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.spanglefish.com/minginishcommunityhall/index.asp
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Associate Members
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Highland Council Employability Service
Personal advisers will meet with individuals who want to move nearer to work or training. They will help to identify and overcome barriers. The can provide support, advice and guidance, and in some cases, practical help with barriers such as transport, childcare or training needs.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
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Highland Theological College (HTC)
HTC exists to provide opportunities for men and women to study the Christian faith from an evangelical and Reformed perspective. The College is committed to high academic standards of teaching and learning in its access, undergraduate and postgraduate level courses. It also seeks to serve the churches of the Highlands and Islands by responding to requests for training and education. A community of faith and scholarship.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.htc.uhi.ac.uk
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Lews Castle College
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.uhi.ac.uk/ruralstudies
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Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
The National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture, Sabhal Mor Ostaig offers further and higher education through the medium of Gaelic. Degree courses, short courses and distance learning all available. Also available as a venue for conferences, meetings, weddings, concerts.
For contact details email info@slcvo.org.uk
Website www.smo.uhi.ac.uk
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