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Skye and Lochalsh CVO 2013 Annual Survey Tell us how we are doing. Skye and Lochalsh CVO annual survey is your opportunity to tell us what we are doing right, what gaps you feel there are in our service and how you would like to see Skye and Lochalsh CVO develop. More... Project looking at health and social care services for local people aged 65+ Skye and Lochalsh CVO, as part of the Health and Social Care Forum, are currently working to identify gaps in service provision for people aged 65+. Following an initial consultation phase, the project continues with an Information and Activities Day at Kyleakin Hall on 24 June. More... West Highland College UHI Students raise money for Lochalsh charity Students from Auchtertyre College Centre’s NC Administration Course presented a cheque for over £400 to Lucky2BHere – a local charity which provides Heart Start equipment and training. More... The Equality and Human Rights Commission seeks new committee members. The Equality and Human Rights Commission in Scotland is seeking to appoint three new members to the Scotland Committee during 2013/14.  Being a Committee member offers a unique opportunity to influence the equality and human rights agenda. More... Raasay Community May 2013 newsletter. Raasay Community May 2013 newsletter has now been published. More... New service for patient advice launched New service for NHS patients launched by CAB to offer advice and support. More... Council invites applications for Highland Culture Fund 2013 Community groups and cultural organisations are being invited to apply to The Highland Council for a share of the Highland Culture Fund which is a one-off grant fund of £100,000. More... Volunteers' Week 1-7th June Volunteers' Week is held nationally every year during the first week of June.  It is an opportunity for groups who rely on volunteers to say thank you and to encourage more people to come forward and offer their services. More... Lochaber Hope is looking for community based work placements. Lochaber Hope is trying to find a community based work placement for 2 men from Dunvegan. The placement can cover all types of work, although these two men in particular have good outdoor skills. More... The next Ward Forum for Eilean a’ Cheò The next Ward Forum for Eilean a’ Cheò will be held on Monday 10th June 2013 from 2.00 – 4.00PM at Tigh na Sgire, Portree. More... Step it up Highland - Looking for Volunteers Step it up Highland is looking for volunteers to lead local health walks.  More... The TROTT - looking for volunteers The TROTT is a running/walking event due to take place on the 29th of June 2013 along the Trotternish Ridge.  Volunteers (over 18's) are wanted to help out at the event.  This is registered as a Saltire Challenge so any volunteers under 25 will qualify for a Saltire Challenge Award. More... Highland Seashore Biodiversity Project The Highland Seashore Project aims to encourage a greater understanding and appreciation of the Highland Sea Shores biodiversity through events and activities. More... New Youth Work Reports Youthlink Scotland have updated their version of the “Statement on the Nature and Purpose of Youth Work”. “Step it Up” is one of the key documents listed in the statement, containing youth worker resources. More... VolResource Newsletter A weekly email newsletter is produced by VolResource giving current news and information with a practical focus to help keep voluntary organisations up-to-date. More... West Highland College UHI Students hold Pirate Day Students studying the full time National Certificate (NC) Administration course at West Highland College UHI – Auchtertyre held a special event for their qualification on Saturday May 11th.  The event was to raise funds for “Lucky 2 b here”, a local charity which provides raises funds for lifesaving training and equipment in rural areas. More... New walking Group in Skye & Lochalsh A new Lochalsh and Skye walking group led by Ron Porter had their first walk on Sunday 5th May and walked over the Skye bridge. More... New BBC programme looking for volunteers Longing to say 'Thank you' to someone, but have no idea how to find them? Desperate to say 'Sorry', but don't know where to begin? A new BBC1 programme can help. More... The New Scottish Welfare Fund The Scottish Welfare Fund will be administered by Local Authorities and is intended to offer grants or in kind support in the form of Crisis Grants and Community Care Grants. More... Attitudes to Community Asset Ownership - A survey Iain Bolland is studying at SAC and is looking for people to complete a survey on community asset ownership in rural areas. More... The Trott. Are you up for The Trott on Sat 29 June? Pit your skills, strength and stamina against the iconic Trotternish Ridge on the spectacular Isle of Skye. You can choose either a 36 km or 21 km fell running or long distance walking challenge - or there is a short 12 km walk. So there are challenges to suit all tastes and abilities. The finish is in Flodigarry where there will be a ceilidh at Charlie’s Barn where you can burn off the last of your energy. More... Free Planning Advice - Planning Aid for Scotland This project aims to assist community groups develop community assets by helping them improve their knowledge of the planning system. All volunteer advisors are fully qualified town planners, and are members of the Royal Town Planning Institute so they come with a wealth of experience. More... Single Hospital: Skye, Lochalsh and SW Ross NHS Highland Project Charter Single Hospital: Skye Lochalsh and SW Ross The charter lists the problems faced with the current hospital facilities as well as the goals and benefits of the new project. More...