For more information on this exciting post please visit KCB’s website, here.
Category: Opportunities
On Wednesday 5th October, CGDT convened our 8th community consultation meeting to discuss the Clachan Hub. While we reported on progress towards the funding application, the main business of the meeting was to consider the draft plans from our architects INCH. To that end, and to continue the dialogue regarding the building, and also, because of technical difficulties in presenting the full treatment at the meeting, CGDT are publishing INCH’s presentation here now.
The document begins with the general design treatment, how it sits in the landscape, and its appearance. It then moves onto exemplars of various kinds around materials, shape and construction. Finally, the presentation discusses the internal layout.
While CGDT is very happy with the general concept, because it embodies all the feedback we have had from the community from our previous 7 meetings, the details are still very much in discussion, particularly the location of the bar / servery area in Building 01 and the access to the changing rooms in Building 02. We would welcome any comment, positive or negative, as well as thoughts on layout and structure. And of course if you have questions, please don’t hesitate!
Here’s the PDF of the entire document, please click to download –> 122-cgdt-hub-initial-proposals-b4
All feedback to cgdt@cgdt.org
Colintraive & Glendaruel Development Trust are recruiting a General Manager for a 1 year part-time post (14 hours)
An exciting opportunity to join a highly successful and ambitious community organization at the heart of Cowal.
The general manager will have responsibilities in the key areas of governance, human resources (HR), public relations and initial project development.
Application forms can be requested by ringing 01700 841 358, emailing cgdt@cgdt.org or downloaded from www.cgdt.org/form
Applications can be emailed to cgdt@cgdt.org or delivered to CGDT, Colintraive Village Hall, Colintraive, PA22 3AS
Funded by Highlands & Islands and the Cruach Mhor Windfarm Trust
Wednesday 11th May 6pm until 9pm
We would like to invite you to an evening workshop about improving communication in community led projects and designing new approaches to community consultations.
The workshop will be delivered by the Institute of Design Innovation and Lancaster University as part of a research and exchange project called Leapfrog. The project looks to improve and support communication and engagement with members of the public about local area development and public services (leapfrog.tools).
The project is funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and there is no charge to attend the workshop. If you attend all we will ask is that you come armed with experience of working in your community and a willingness to discuss the issues and challenges you have faced.
The workshop will take place at 6pm until 9pm on the 11th May at the Colintraivevillage hall.
If you want to explore new ways to engage with people, make communicating projects easier and talk about how to make projects easier to manage, all over a glass of wine then please come along.
If you would like to attend please register at our Eventbrite page by following the link below
Alternatively contact Paul Smith on p.smith@gsa.ac.uk to find out more or reserve a place. And if planning ahead isn’t your thing, please feel free to drop in on the night.
We’re gathering responses to the Clachan Hub project proposals both online and via paper forms which have been distributed to residents in Glendaruel. All members of the community, whether members of the Development Trust or not, are very welcome to fill in this survey. We also welcome the views of business owners, second-home owners and those who visit our community for their holidays.
The survey, with lots more information about the project and the purpose of the survey, is available here.
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CGDT, which has been enabling the KCB steering group to move forward, is pleased to say the KCB website is now fully functional and available at www.kcb.scot. We have also included a link in this website’s menu for everyone’s convenience.
The website will be used to update the area on the project’s progress, will take signups to the newsletter (which will help evidence local demand for the service) and publish as much of the documentation as commercial confidentiality allows.
If you live in Colintraive & Glendaruel, Kilfinan or Bute Community Council areas, and you aren’t within 1 km of a BT Next Generation Enabled telephone exchange, this is for you:
CGDT is a highly active Development Trust with a wide range of projects the voluntary board wishes to progress.
We are therefore seeking to appoint a part time officer who will enable us to develop and deliver the strategic vision for the Trust by providing capacity in the key areas of governance, human resources (HR), public relations and initial project development.
The successful applicant will also be responsible for financial management, including management of budgets, management accounts, financial accounting, and management of governance, human resources (HR), public relations and initial project development.
The ideal candidate for this role will be an experienced manager with a background in the charity sector who can help the Board create a self-sustaining series of social enterprises.
Application packs are available via email from cgdt@cgdt.org. Closing date for applications is Friday 13th November 2015, with interviews the week after.
More information is available here.
This post is supported by Highlands and Islands Enterprise & the Cruach Mhor Windfarm Trust
All the documents pertaining to our recent application to Argyll and Bute Council for permission to erect two wind turbines in Stronafian Forest are available here.
This application represents one facet of CGDT’s integrated plan to ensure that our community is sustainable and successful in the long term.
More information will be available at our AGM on the 13th September at 2pm in Glendaruel Village Hall.
Colintraive & Glendaruel Development Trust (CGDT) is seeking tenders for the provision of a feasibility assessment for potential micro hydro schemes. The consultant will provide technical advice and assistance to help CGDT utilise their local hydro resource, with the aim
of creating income for the local community, increasing employment opportunities at CGDT and supporting the Scottish Government renewables targets.
CGDT is seeking a consultant who can provide expertise, knowledge and resources not otherwise available in the community. Knowledge of small scale hydro feasibility assessment, hydro development work and extensive practical knowledge in the field will be essential along with demonstrable experience of assistance with similar projects.
Closing date for tenders is Monday 1st September and all inquiries to eamon@cgdt.org