Dear NLCA Member,

1. Inchree Barn Funding News

We have some good funding news!  We received £500 to host a walking engagement event with refreshments from the Highlands and Islands Climate Hub. Join us on a walk around the paths connecting the Inchree Barn with our community. Let’s explore our culture, history, and environment and at the same time come up with ideas on how the Barn project can celebrate the area and support our residents. We will arrive in Roam West at 12 pm for some free refreshments. If you are unable to do the walk, please feel free to come for the lunch only. We are launching our latest questionnaire too, so please let us know what you think by filling it out! It will be accessible at the event and online afterwards. Paper copies are available by request.

Where: Inchree Barn

When: Saturday the 30th of March 10.30 am

Who: Anyone living or walking in Nether Lochaber

Also: if you don't fancy the walk, come for some free food Roam West at 12 pm!

Please let us know if you are coming so we can make sure there are enough sandwiches!!! Email me at: sharon@communitycouncil.netherlochaber.org.uk

We are also pleased to report that we have been successful in our application to Crown Estate Scotland, who have awarded £47,000 ‘To progress the transformation of a local abandoned barn into a community hub, creating a viable concept design for the barn and ensuring that all legal and regulatory requirements are in place.’ In other words, this funding will contribute to the next stage of architectural drawings for the design of the barn.

This success in being granted these funds is thanks to Lucy, our Project Officer, for the efforts she has put into our funding applications which are bearing fruit!

2. Activity Day

The next activity day will be on Sunday 7^th April 2024 at 10 am.  There are various tasks needing done around the area, so tasks will be allocated on the day.

With thanks to everyone who came along and helped tidy the picnic site on 3^rd March.

3. 500 Club

February winners:  Numbers: 52, 26 and 68.

Do you want the chance to win some cash* each month?  Then please join our 500 club!  Not only do you have a chance of winning a prize, but you will be contributing to the regular income of the Association, which contributes to making Nether Lochaber a better place to live, work and visit. Join for as little as £2.50 per month.  Winners' numbers will be published monthly via our Facebook page. Contact Gordon: gordfmac@gmail.com

* The prize fund varies with number of members. At present the prizes are 1^st: £25, 2^nd: £15 and 3^rd: £10.

4. Fundraising for Inchree Barn

Do you fancy an ADVENTURE for a good cause?!

We are teaming up with our neighbours Vertical Descents to offer you the opportunity of getting immersed in the waters of Inchree for an amazing canyoning experience!! Do not worry if you have not done anything like it before as we will have the VD team onsite to support you to enjoy the day and have the best time!! To join our sponsored canyon event, you have to:

> be 8 years and over

> be fit and able to swim

> be free on Sunday the 26th of May

> fundraise at least £100 for the project

Check out the Vertical Descents website for more information.

Please email us at nlca@communitycouncil.netherlochaber.org.uk and we will be in touch.

5. Any questions?

If you have any questions about the above information, or would like to get more involved, please contact us at nlca@communitycouncil.netherlochaber.org.uk

You can also find more information on our website, including meeting minutes and details of activity days: www.netherlochaber.org.uk

Sharon Pearson

Secretary

Nether Lochaber Community Association