Hi, this month Fiona has invited me to give you an update from the Communities Team.

 

Our Team in Rural Development is small but perfectly formed! There’s me - Lesley Campbell, the Team Manager, four part time Community Development Officers,  two Sustainable Development Officers (although these posts are shared by three people), and our invaluable Support Officer.

 

Through our Community Futures programme our current priorities are supporting the twenty Community Development trusts around the Park to take forward their priorities in their Community Action Plans. These range from developing a community Play Park in Luss to getting interpretation boards in St Fillans.

 

We put an emphasis on strengthening the local community organisations, encouraging volunteering, and helping bring partners on board. We are also working with a number of communities to set up a Renewable Energy programme supporting local renewable energy schemes.

 

In September, we are organising two activities that celebrate local heritage and culture. On 5 September local heritage organisations in the Park will be invited to our Heritage Connections event in Carrochan.  Then the following week, is the Breadalbane Arts week, taking place in various locations from Killin to Tyndrum, featuring local artists.

 

For more information about any of the support on offer from the Communities Team, or to give us your views, please get in touch, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or telephone 01389 722600.

 

Best wishes

 

Lesley