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Free to Good Home We have 250 unused polystyrene cups available - if you are interested please call 01478 612921. More... Skye Dance Membership We are delighted to be introducing SkyeDance Membership. More... Mentor Youth Led Alcohol Training Using a well established team of young (14-16) peer educators, we aim to provide alcohol awareness workshops to parent/carers, youth workers, volunteers, teachers and practitioners. More... Nice Cafe - Kyleakin Connections The Nice Cafe in Kyleakin will be closed for the summer holidays from 28th July opening again on Wednesday 25th August. More... The Blackwood Foundation & Capability Scotland The Blackwood Foundation and Capability Scotland are coming to Skye on Tuesday August 31st to run a workshop to talk to disabled people about design and technology and find out what works for you at home. . More... Lochalsh Trails Club offers £550 to suitable projects/groups within Lochalsh Lochalsh Trails Club puts on the annual 30 mile walk in the Glenelg area 'Lochalsh Dirty 30'.   As a result of a successful event this year, they are offering £550 (10% of the entry fees) towards suitable projects/groups within Lochalsh. More... Funding Boost for Rural Broadband Rural communities will be able to bid for a share of a million-Euro fund to bring enhanced broadband to their areas. More... Skye & Lochalsh Annual User Needs Survey deadline 2nd August 2010 Skye & Lochalsh CVO aim to maintain and continually improve provision of services in response to the needs of local community groups. This year, more than ever, your feedback is imperative to the future of these services.  Please take a few minutes to do this if you haven't done so already. More... Highland Carers Advocacy - Supporting Carers in Skye & Lochalsh Highland Carers Advocacy provides a free service to support carers to express their views and opinions so that carers can positively influence their circumstances. More... Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme Announced The Scottish Government has today announced that the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme will commence on 30 November 2010 and published a package of guidance and training materials.  For further information please click here. More... Eilean A'Cheo Civic Recognition Awards Community groups and individuals in Skye receive Civic Awards to recognise and celebrate their achievement and contribution to their communities.  More... Highland Theological College are now enrolling for September 2010 Highland Theological College are now recruiting for courses starting in September 2010. More... Health & Social Care Forum Minutes Minutes from the Health & Social Care Forum Meeting on 8th April are now available. More... Drug & Alcohol Forum Meeting Minutes from the 23 March Drug and Alcohol forum meeting are now available. More... Walking for health in Portree Step it Up Highland walk groups are looking for volunteer walk leaders to lead weekly, low level short walks in and around Portree. More... Planning Scotland launch new Planning Advice Scheme Planning Scotland are looking for community projects to assist in developing assets. More... What's On in Skye & Lochalsh SLCVO have added NEW Events Calendars to their website to provide a comprehensive listing of What's On in Skye & Lochalsh.  More... Active Schools Programme Summer Sailing Courses The active schools programme,has announced dates for two sailing courses this summer. More... Become a member of Ross-shire Women's Aid Ross-shire Women’s Aid are currently looking for women who live or work in Ross-shire, Skye and Lochalsh who would like to show their support for what we do to become members of our organisation. More... Glendale Heritage Centre Glendale Heritage Centre is open every Saturday and Tuesday from 2-5pm.  The centre is located in Borrodale School, Glendale. More... First Aid Courses for vulnerable people. The British Red Cross can arrange first aid courses for vulnerable people.  Courses are free of charge but the trainers travel expenses from Dingwall need to be paid at 40p per mile, unless a course is tied in with other training. More... MAC TV are looking for case studies - can you help? Mactv, a Hebridean media company, are looking at making a documentary on volunteering in the Highlands and Islands and are looking for interesting case studies. More... Latest news from CIFA Trust CIFA Trust is a small charity that supports communities in Kenya and Ethiopia to overcome poverty and achieve self-reliance.  Learn more about the CIFA Trust's work as well as their plans for an exciting fundraising event later this year.  More...