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	<title>Ardgay &#38; District Community Council</title>
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	<description>Ardgay &#38; District Community Council, Culrain, Kincardine, Croick, Carbisdale, Dornoch Firth, Kyle of Sutherland, Strath Carron, Strath Oykel</description>
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		<title>Night Skies in the North</title>
		<link>http://ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk/public-notices/night-skies-north/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2012 09:27:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Phil</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Local Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Public Notices]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Training & Learning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[astronomy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[northern skies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[the night sky]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[On 7.30pm 23rd May, 2012
In the church hall in Churchill Road ( next the parish church  on the hill). 
Jim Johnston will talk on Astronomy &#8211; as we can see in our local area in the north.
This is hosted by Lairg history group &#8211;  If you require more info contact Rev lLeslie Goskirk [...]]]></description>
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		<title>So, did your vote work for you?</title>
		<link>http://ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk/highland-council/2012highlandcouncilelectionresults/</link>
		<comments>http://ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk/highland-council/2012highlandcouncilelectionresults/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 11:54:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Phil</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Elections]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Highland Council]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[council election]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[councillor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[election]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[local election]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[my vote]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[single transferrable vote]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[STV]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vote transfer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[your vote]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to our newly elected councillors:
George Farlow
Hugh Morrison
Linda Munro
How did the Single Transferable Vote system bring this election result about?
Below are Highland Council breakdowns of the voting on Thursday, 3rd May 2012.
Click HERE to download the Declaration of the Results.
Click HERE to download the Preference Report showing the raw votes for each candidate;  1st to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Summer 2012 Countryside Ranger Walks</title>
		<link>http://ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk/eents/summer-2012-countryside-ranger-walks/</link>
		<comments>http://ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk/eents/summer-2012-countryside-ranger-walks/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:17:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Phil</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ranger Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[countryside walks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nature walks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sutherland]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Check the website for the calendar of events:
East Sutherland
Top Five Must Sees

Loch Fleet NNR with all-year interest and one flowered wintergreen.
Spinningdale Woods Amongst best pinewoods in area with numerous birds.
Baile an Or Mid 19th century gold prospecting setllement.
Croick Church Poignant reminder of victims of the Scottish Clearances.
Achness Falls Great place to see salmon. Spectacular after [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Heritage Society Speaker &#8211; The Clearances</title>
		<link>http://ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk/eents/local-events/heritage-society-speaker-clearances/</link>
		<comments>http://ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk/eents/local-events/heritage-society-speaker-clearances/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:02:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Phil</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Historical]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kyle of Sutherland Heritage Society]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sutherland clearances]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[the clearances]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Dr Rod Houston, Achfary
Speaking on :   The Clearances.
A very well known writer on the subject, Dr Houston will give a lecture about Sutherland and the Clearances.
at the Old Church, Kincardine, 7:30pm


The monument at Helmsdale

Police &#8216;assisting&#8217; a clearance.
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		<title>Green Deal and Renewables for Communities</title>
		<link>http://ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk/eents/green-deal-renewables-communities/</link>
		<comments>http://ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk/eents/green-deal-renewables-communities/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:57:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Phil</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Enterprise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Green Deal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ren]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Renewable Communities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[renewables]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[virtual coffee morning]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Two Events Coming up for
Communities Involved in Renewables
Green Deal and Microrenewables Update EventsWednesday,  April 25th 2012.
Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort, Aviemore.
Asset Skills are hosting three free seminars, funded by Skills Development Scotland, designed to raise awareness of:

the Government’s forthcoming Green Deal      policy;
the skills, accreditation and      qualifications [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sponsorship + Fundraising Roadshow</title>
		<link>http://ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk/eents/sponsorship-fundraising-roadshow/</link>
		<comments>http://ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk/eents/sponsorship-fundraising-roadshow/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:45:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Phil</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Enterprise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fundraising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arts & Business Scotland]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[arts sponsorship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[crowdfunding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HI Arts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[New Arts Sponsorship Grants]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Sponsorship &#38; Fundraising Roadshow -
HI-Arts and Arts &#38; Business Scotland
Join HI-Arts and Arts &#38; Business Scotland on Thursday 26th April  2012 to learn about the latest ways arts and heritage organisations and  practitioners can diversify income streams at this free event.
Roadshow Details
Venue: Mercure Hotel, Church Street, Inverness
Date: Thursday 26th April  2012
Time: 10.30am [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Job Advert &#8211; Apprenticeship Co-ordinator</title>
		<link>http://ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk/public-notices/job-advert-apprenticeship-co-ordinator/</link>
		<comments>http://ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk/public-notices/job-advert-apprenticeship-co-ordinator/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:22:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Phil</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Public Notices]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Training & Learning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Achany]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[apprenticeship]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Apprenticeship Scheme]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Scottish Hydro]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Scottish Hydro Community Fund]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Scottish Hydro Achany Community Fund
Kyle of Sutherland Apprenticeship Scheme
Part time Co-ordinator &#8211; 1 day per week
 
This new position requires a dynamic self starter to coordinate and develop an innovative apprenticeship scheme improving job opportunities for young people in the Kyle of Sutherland.The opportunity is offered on a self employed basis to an individual or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ward Forum Minutes &#8211; 28/01/2012 draft release</title>
		<link>http://ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk/highland-council/ward-forum/ward-forum-minutes-28012012-draft-release/</link>
		<comments>http://ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk/highland-council/ward-forum/ward-forum-minutes-28012012-draft-release/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:30:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Phil</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Ward Forum]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Draft minutes for the Ward Forum meeting on Saturday, 28th January can be downloaded from HERE.
The Ward Forum was held in the community centre in Lairg.
]]></description>
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		<title>Save Energy &#8211; Keep Warm</title>
		<link>http://ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk/highland-council/save-energy-warm/</link>
		<comments>http://ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk/highland-council/save-energy-warm/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:55:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Phil</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Highland Council]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Public Notices]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cavity wall insulation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[energy saving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[home insulation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[insulation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[loft insulation]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Highland Council
Glenurquhart Road
Inverness
IV3 5NX
Dear Householder,
 
Act now &#8211; warm up your winter!
One free call* from you is all it could take…
 
We have good news for householders in your area: the new Universal Home Insulation Scheme is now available to help reduce your fuel bills.
This scheme is paid for by the Scottish Government so [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Safety &#8211; On Your Doorstep</title>
		<link>http://ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk/highland-council/safety-doorstep/</link>
		<comments>http://ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk/highland-council/safety-doorstep/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:09:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Phil</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Highland Council]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Public Notices]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk/?p=3075</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Literally!  Be Safe at your home; on your doorstep.
Highland Council Trading Standards Service has created a small Community Safety team.
Complaints about DOORSTEP CRIME are increasing .  The best protection is prevention, so be aware, be prepared, know how to call the Community Safety team.
HERE is a letter received by A&#38;D CC to alert us all [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Need another employee? Here&#8217;s help!</title>
		<link>http://ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk/highland-council/eneed-employee-help/</link>
		<comments>http://ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk/highland-council/eneed-employee-help/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:03:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Phil</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business near Ardgay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fundraising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Highland Council]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk/?p=3072</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Where a new employee could be hired Highland Council is using its partnership with the European Social Fund to offer funds to small businesses for six months or for a full year.
Various terms and various conditions can be seen HERE, or you may email to ask for information HERE.
]]></description>
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		<title>Fundraising Information</title>
		<link>http://ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk/vg-es/fundraising-information/</link>
		<comments>http://ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk/vg-es/fundraising-information/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:04:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Phil</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fundraising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VG-ES]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children and Arts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Erasmus Mundis Funding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[European Youth in Action]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fundamental Rights Funding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Healthy Hearts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Home Hospice Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kellogg's Swim Active]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[NGO Development Funding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Parks for People]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[People's Postcode Lottery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Performng Rights Society]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Places of Worship Repair Funding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PRS Funding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Public Recycling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sasakawa Foundation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Enterprise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Third Sector Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[UK Japan Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Zero Waste]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[VG-ES has submitted some late news about funding opportunities.  Please read and take advantage when you can.
People&#8217;s Postcode Trust
The People&#8217;s Postcode Trust, a trust set up by the “People’s Postcode Lottery” in April 2009, has announced that the next funding round will re-open for applications on the 9th January 2012.
The Trust operates two grant schemes:
· [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Scotland’s consumer champion needs new volunteers!</title>
		<link>http://ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk/public-notices/scotland%e2%80%99s-consumer-champion-volunteers/</link>
		<comments>http://ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk/public-notices/scotland%e2%80%99s-consumer-champion-volunteers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:29:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Phil</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Public Notices]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VG-ES]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Consumer Focus Scotland]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Consumer Network]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk/?p=3066</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This is your opportunity to tell us what you think about a range of issues including energy prices, health, water, broadband and postal services.
As a Consumer Network volunteer you can get involved in a wide variety of activities – from completing surveys to taking part in discussion groups with our experts and even mystery shopping!
You [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fuel Efficient Driving</title>
		<link>http://ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk/public-notices/fuel-efficient-driving/</link>
		<comments>http://ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk/public-notices/fuel-efficient-driving/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:15:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Phil</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Public Notices]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Training & Learning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VG-ES]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Energy Saving Trust have organised
Fuel Efficient Driving Lessons
in Dornoch
on 10th March 2012
On offer are lessons which normally cost £40 at a special rate of £12 per lesson.
It is estimated that the lessons can save a driver up to 2 months worth of fuel in a year.
This is a great saving for individuals and organisations, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rural Funding</title>
		<link>http://ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk/vg-es/rural-funding/</link>
		<comments>http://ardgayanddistrictcommunitycouncil.org.uk/vg-es/rural-funding/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:02:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Phil</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fundraising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rural Gateway]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VG-ES]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Often our local organisations wish to embark upon a project, reinvigorate a project, maintain what they already have done, re-equip their facilities, or whatever.  If the organisation has some means of income projects are possibly self-financing.  Many are not.  Often organisations are doing work valuable for the community but have little chance of earning sufficient [...]]]></description>
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