Category Archives: Glendaruel

A Wood of Our Own

Yesterday (27th February 2013) CGDT was invited by the Forestry Commission to make a presentation on our acquisition of Stronafian Forest at their quarterly “Wood of Our Own Event”.

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Afforestations of Delight

Colintraive and Glendaruel Development Trust (CGDT) have purchased Stronafian Forest and are now recruiting for a dynamic Community Forest Development Officer.  CGDT are delighted to confirm that they have now purchased Stronafian Forest on the Cowal Peninsula, Argyll. The forest, … Continue reading

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We’re recruiting!

We’re recruiting a Community Forest Project Officer right now. To download the application pack click here. The deadlines for applications is Wednesday 6th March 2013.

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CGDT Fundraises using Give As You Live

Help us raise funds for the Stronafian Forest Project: Download the Give As You Live Plugin for your browser (its really very easy) Shop online with thousands of stores and raise money for your favourite cause with every purchase – … Continue reading

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Housing Survey: We need your responses

This week the housing survey is being sent out to everyone in the community. The attached letter will explain all about it, but in the meantime, please fill it in as this is an essential part of providing for our … Continue reading

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Stronafian Newsletter Published

Our update on all things Stronafian has now been published here.

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ColGlen on Facebook

Members of the community have been busy of late creating groups to help us get together, both socially and to buy and sell things. The new groups are listed below. Colintraive and Glendaruel Social Calendar ColGlen Marketplace ColGlen Chorus The … Continue reading

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Our “Scruffy Men” hit the headlines!

ForArgyll.com, always one to support a community taking initiative, has an article publicising the forthcoming fashion show in the Glen Village Hall supporting Kilmodan School. We particularly like the quote from Kirsty McLuckie, ” … you may see some neighbouring … Continue reading

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CGDT is Recruiting!

Colintraive and Glendaruel Development Trust is recruiting a Project Officer to co-ordinate the “ColGlen Warmer Homes” project. The initiative aims to – Provide advice and assistance to householders in taking steps to insulate their homes and reduce their energy bills Provide advice … Continue reading

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Kilmodan Primary School Nominated for the Employability Across Learning Award

Kilmodan Primary School’s Market Garden and Tearoom project has been nominated for the award for Employability Across Learning Award. The text of the nominated reads as follows: [Colintraive and Glendaruel is] a tiny community; the clachan that the school is … Continue reading

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