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Scottish Ferry Services - Draft Plan for Consultation Scotland’s island communities make a substantial contribution to the social, cultural and economic wellbeing of this nation. Ferry links to these islands and remote communities are therefore an integral part of Scotland’s transport network.  That is why the Scottish Government recently carried out the Scottish Ferries Review. More... Community Trees Fund Now Open! The Tree Council has funds available to assist community groups proposing to undertake well-planned tree planting projects during National Tree Week 24th November to 2nd December 2012.  A condition of the grant programme is that children under the age of 16 are actively engaged in the project. This could be formal groups, such as cubs, guides or youth clubs or else a community team assembled for the purpose of the project. More... Win Steve Krug's best selling web usability book The Community Toolkit Team invite you to take part in their online annual survey. As an added incentive all submissions will be entered into a prize draw and you could win a copy of Don’t Make Me Think  - A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability (Steve Krug). More... What do you think about your doctor? - poll for 16-24 year olds As part of their review of Good Medical Practice, the core guidance for doctors, the General Medical Council in Scotland are very keen to find out what young people think is important for them when they see the doctor and about their doctors’ behaviour? More... Are you interested in receiving support to encourage the use of Gaelic in your area? Bòrd na Gàidhlig's funding scheme Taic Freumhan Coimhearsnachd is now open to new applications, to assist projects that encourage and increase the learning and usage of Gaelic. More... University of the Highlands and Islands Strategic Plan 2012-17 The University of the Highlands and Islands Strategic Plan 2012-17 is now available. More... Chance To Get 3G Coverage In Your Community Vodafone are looking to trial new 3G mobile coverage technology in rural communities.  They want to work with 12 communities of between 500 and 1000 population.  Registration of interest has to be done via your local MP. More... Kyleakin Connections - Nice Cafe & Bookshop The Nice Cafe & Bookshop at Kyleakin Connections closed on 7 December 2011 for refurbishment. More... Enter Your Company for the 3 Peaks Challenge 2012 Action Medical Research is looking for corporate teams from across the UK to take part in their famous 3 Peaks Challenge event for Action Medical Research.  The challenge is on for teams of 4-6 to summit the highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales in the ultimate team challenge. More... Involving Local Groups helps Skye and Lochalsh CVO gain “Committed to Excellence” status Skye and Lochalsh CVO are celebrating formal recognition for their ‘commitment to excellence’ this week, following completion of the internationally recognised quality standards programme, European Framework for Quality Management (EFQM). More... Want to find out more about community activities in your local area? Get your copy of the latest Skye & Lochalsh Community Groups Register! Packed with contact details for around 150 community groups, this hand booklet reflects the wealth of volunteer-led community services and activities taking place locally and is an invaluable reference tool for anyone looking to get involved in their local community.  Copies are available from Skye & Lochalsh CVO Tel 01478 612921 or email info@slcvo.org.uk.  £5 (members £3) plus P&P.   More... Looking for Volunteers? Would you like your organisation to be included in a new national volunteering database? More... Health & Social Care Forum minutes of meeting We have added the latest Health & Social Care forum meeting minutes to the website.  More... Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation - Scholarships and Grants The Foundation provides Musical Theatre scholarships and also offers grants for projects that will make a “real and on-going difference” to people’s lives. More... Arts Trust Scotland Awards The Trust supports “emerging artists” (defined as artists who are currently in or have been out of out of full-time art education - including mature students - for no more than five years). More... How Would You Spend £10,000,000 of Lottery Cash BIG has launched a nationwide debate in conjunction with Channel 4 to ask the general public what their priorities would be to spend £10m of lottery cash. More...