YOGA FOR ALL
Published:February 16, 2012
Starting March 1st
Thursdays 7.15 – 8.45pm in the Hall.
Gentle exercise and relaxation. Bring a yoga mat and blanket.
Beginners welcome.
Cost £2 per session. Some mats available for purchase.
For more info call Catherine 810 118 0r Ngaire 820 039
The classes are made possible by support from Jura Development Trust, Growth at the Edge, Local Development Officer and the NHS Argyll Health Improvement Fund.
Jura Development Trust AGM 2012
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JDT’s 2012 Annual General Meeting will take place at Jura Hall on Tuesday 13th March 2012 at 7pm.
Everybody is welcome but only members have a vote.
Free computer course on Jura
Published:February 15, 2012
The 8 part BCS Computer and Online Basics course covers:
- using a computer
- creating documents
- surfing the web &
- Emails
It’s provided by Argyll College and starts at 7pm on 5th March at Jura Service Point.
There’s no exam, you don’t need a computer or any experience.
To sign up or have your questions answered call Rob Tìgeir on 820161.
You can find out more about the contents of the course at http://www.bcs.org/category/15205.
The course costs £65 but, you can get it for free in exchange for wee bit of Jura Lives oral history project volunteering.
Jura Lives oral history project can also help you improve your touch typing speeds and give training on the transcription methods and programmes to be used on the project…get in touch.
Spring into Spring Ceilidh and Community Asset information session
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Community Asset information session and ceilidh on 6 March
Spring into Spring the latest in the series of Croit a’ Chala ceilidhs is happening on Tuesday 6th March from 7pm.
As well as the usual mix of songs, stories and more we have three guests presenting information on Community Assets.
The speakers are:
- Claire Hannah of the Community Assets Team of Highlands & Islands Enterprise. The team are tasked with increasing the role of communities in the ownership and management of land and assets and the sustainable management of the resources for the benefit of the community. www.communityland.org.uk
- David Cameron, Chair of Community Land Scotland an organisation representing community landowners managing 500,000 acres and supporting new communities to take ownership of land. www.communitylandscotland.co.uk
- Colin Gray of the Community Assets Branch of The Scottish Government. Providing impartial advice on all aspects of Community Right to Buy as and well as a administrating the process. www.scotland.gov.uk
Following the presentations there will be the chance for questions and discussion.
Forests, farms, gardens, croft land, whole islands and more are owned by communities across Scotland. Come along and find out why.
Rob Tigeir, GatE Local Development Officer can provide more details on 820316 or at juragate@gmail.com.
JDT welcomes cosmopolitan Flensburg students
Published:February 10, 2012
The week of the 13th February sees the arrival of students from the Energy and Environmental Management masters programme at the University of Flensburg, Germany. They will look into several renewable energy ideas for the community, and try to project the economic and ecological impacts. The 12 students and 4 teachers come from places as diverse as Uganda, Mexico and Thailand. We are very happy that they have chosen to come to Jura to exercise their brain power, especially at this time when the JDT are doing preliminary testing for a community wind development at Ardlussa, and look forward to giving them an enjoyable 5 week stay.
Jura Lives!
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The Isle of Jura oral history project, Jura Lives, is now firmly underway on the island. The community is being consulted about what they will want to talk about, the best old stories and the striking issues, as well as looking back into the past, with very interesting results. There is an exciting partnership being set up with Small Isles’ Primary school’s Crofting Connections Cafe and recruitment for the steering group and volunteer training has gone well. You can read more about the project activities on http://juralives.tumblr.com/, interact by finding Jura Lives on Facebook, or stay up to date by following on Twitter (@juralives)
Free local course for social entrepreneurs
Published:December 20, 2011
The Social Enterprise Academy is running its innovative Starting your Social Enterprise course on Islay.
The course covers:
- understanding social enterprise
- marketing your social enterprise
- managing finances
- generating income and
- business plans.
It is 8 days, the first two are 17 & 18 January on Islay, the rest of the dates are to be confirmed, it’s hoped at least some will be on Jura.
The course is free to eligible participants and anyone involved with a community groups counts. Travel and childcare costs can be met by Islay and Jura CVS, there are lifts available too.
This is a great opportunity to get some top class training at no cost.
More details are available at www.theacademy-ssea.org.
If you are interested or have questions give Rob Tìgeir, Growth at the Edge Local Development Officer a call on 01496 820161 or see him at the service point.
Tags: Courses
Co-operative – Community Fund
Published:November 4, 2011
The Co-operative Group, Scotland and Northern Ireland have awarded the Trust £2000 towards the Ardlussa wind turbine feasibility study from their Community Fund. The Community Fund is a grant scheme that helps local communities throughout the UK.
Community Plan Consultation at the Church Bazaar
Published:November 1, 2011
On 19 November 2011 between 2pm and 4 our Growth at the Edge Local Development Officer will be at Jura Hall – and looking to talk to you.
As well as the usual excellent selection of teas, coffee, cakes and nearly new items for sale at Jura Church’s annual Bazaar Rob Tìgeir will be available to talk about Jura’s Community Development plan. Be sure and come along and let him know your thoughts.
Rob is also available Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Service Point so if you can’t make the Bazaar you can pop by when it suits. Although of course there isn’t cake for sale at the Service Point…
Vacancy – Oral History Project
Published:October 20, 2011
Project Officer required for Oral History Project
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The officer is to work with the directors of the Trust and Jura community to collect, capture and preserve Jura’s unique island heritage in oral format for current and future generations before it is lost through time and population decline. The post is for a duration of two years,part time (21hrs/week), salary is £15,000 with an immediate start and offers a wonderful opportunity for anyone with an interest in culture and heritage to work with the Jura community. THIS PROJECT IS BEING PART-FINANCED BY THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT AND THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY Argyll and the Islands LEADER 2007-2013 programme, the Heritage Lottery Fund, and the Isle of Jura Development Trust.
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Oral History Project
Published:October 19, 2011
The Isle of Jura Development Trust is to capture and share, through oral medium, the memories of the Isle of Jura’s community from the 1940’s to the present day focusing on factors influencing a unique island life.
Led by a part time project officer and with volunteers from within the community the project will record individual’s accounts and reminiscences of events that have influenced and shaped Jura’s unique way of life over many years. The oral history will be recorded, transcribed and used to produce a booklet and CD as well as being made available to the public on the island and via the internet.
THIS PROJECT IS BEING PART-FINANCED BY THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT AND THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY Argyll and the Islands LEADER 2007-2013 programme, Heritage Lottery and the Isle of Jura Development Trust.
Amble Into Autumn
Published:October 12, 2011
Poster for Amble Into Autumn Ceilidh
Amble Into Autumn
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Bidh ceilidh aig Croit a’ Chala, Taigh na Creige, Diùra, Oidhche Luain 17 An Dàmhair 7f.
Sgeulachdan, ceol, cupan, cèic is barachd. Gach rud an asgaidh.
Failte air a h-uile duine.
Pàirt de Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival. www.mhfestival.com
Tags: Events, gaelic, gaidhlig, gd, smhaf
The Antlers – Inviting expressions of interest to run the facility
Published:August 12, 2011
The Antlers – Isle of Jura – ADVERT
The Jura Development Trust, on behalf of the community of Jura, is looking for new tenants to take on a minimum 3 year lease to run ‘The Antlers’ facility in Craighouse , Jura which compromises a Tearoom/Restaurant, Craft sales and Heritage display area.
Funded by The Lottery, LEADER and The Moffat Charitable Trust – the building was renovated in 2008. An opportunity to run the facility which has a 24 cover Tearoom/Restaurant has become available and the Jura Development Trust would like to invite expressions of interest. To do this, or to access further information, please contact John Potts on 01496 820 388 or by e-mail on jpotts@btinternet.com
Expressions of interest must be registered by 16th September. Those doing so must be prepared to present a business case by 30th September.
Thank you.
Jura Hall – Car Park works commencement
Published:June 27, 2011
Construction of the Jura Hall Car Park/Outdoor Amenity Area is due to commence mid-July 2011. The site is land/foreshore north of The Hall. LEADER Project No: C4/10/R/321/167: Jura Hall Upgrade & Environmental Improvements. Contractor: Wm Currie & Sons Ltd of Islay, Professional Services: Stewart Consulting of Lochgilphead.
Landscape Design drawings are now on display at Jura Hall /or contact The GATE Development Officer at The Service Point: 01496 820161 gate4jura@hotmail.co.uk for further information.
Jura Passenger Ferry 2011 Season funding Secured
Published:June 3, 2011
News Release
Argyll and Bute Council, Kilmory, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8RT, Tel: 01546 604276, Fax: 01546 604346, E-Mail: press@argyll-bute.gov.uk, Web: www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
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Issue Date: 02/06/2011
Jura Fast Ferry Service awarded ‘one off’ funding from Argyll and Bute Council
Argyll and Bute Council has agreed to give the Jura Development Trust £24,000 to keep the passenger ferry service between Jura and Tayvallich operational for summer 2011. The money is a one off until the findings of the Scottish Ferries Review are known.
It has been agreed at a meeting today (June 2nd) there will be support for the Jura Development Trust from the Business Gateway team with the development of a business model. The council is fully supportive of the case the trust is putting to the Scottish Government for sustainable government funding of the Jura to Tayvallich fast ferry service through the Scottish Ferries Review.
Spokesperson for Rural and Island Affairs, Housing and Gaelic, Councillor Robin Currie said “I am absolutely delighted that Argyll and Bute Council is financially supporting the Jura passenger Service this year as the continuation of this service is vitally important to the economy of the island. Myself and others have been determined that this service continues this year because if it were not to run, it would be extremely difficult to resurrect the service next year. The Council and Jura Development Trust both agree that the funding for ferry services should be the remit of Scottish Government, so jointly we will be campaigning for the Scottish Government to take over the funding of the service in future years.”
Issued by Lindsey Ingram on 02/06/2011 15:41:54
Jura Oral History Project
Published:May 31, 2011
Initiated by results from the G.A.T.E (Growth at the Edge) Survey which highlighted an Island Heritage Project in the top ten priority list: – the JDT would like to ask the community whether they would support a community led Jura Oral History Project
The Aim of the project: – To collect, archive and make easily accessible information relating to life on Jura through the ages which will be housed in the Antlers Community Building’s heritage area. The focus would be centred on issues from which a comparable then and now parallel can be drawn i.e. family life, employment, industry, education, land use and language.
A mini CD and supporting booklet will be produced.
We would be grateful if you would take the time to fill out the questionnaire (click on link below)
Jura Oral History Questionniare
New Classified Ad Section
Published:February 8, 2011
As part the promotion of enterprise on the island we have created a new ‘Classified Ad.’ Page – see page list on the left hand side. This service is open to anyone on Jura – from houses for sale/let through to job opportunities – free of charge as part of The Growth at The Edge (GATE) Community Account Management Project. The new website is very easy to update. Anyone interested please contact Alison Lindsay at The Service Point TEL: 01496 820161 or Email: gate4jura@hotmail.co.uk
Community Plan Co-ordinator
Published:February 7, 2011
A big Thank You to Debs Bryce, who has left the post to focus on life back at Knockrome after a successful 6 years working on IaTE and then The Community Plan, especially starting and overseeing the successful Jura Passenger Ferry 3 year Pilot Project. We welcome Rob Darroch, who is taking over the role from the beginning of February 2011.
GATE Community Survey Results in
Published:October 20, 2010
GROWTH AT THE EDGE UPDATE – October 2010
The Community Account Management General Survey Report is now publicly available
– either see it online by clicking on link (@497Kb): Isle of Jura CAM Community Survey 2010
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Contact Alison Lindsay at The Service Point – if a hard copy is required Tel: 01496 820161, Email: gate4jura@hotmail.co.uk
Alison is organising a public event to publicise the findings – and launch the ‘Top Ten’ wish-list respondents chose for future community development ambitions. Free refreshments and cakes to help chew it over!
Basic stats were: 175 survey copies were sent out and 87 copies were collected by the end of July – giving a response rate of 49.7% – though officially this was 48.5% (85 copies submitted within the time-frame for off-island consultant analysis). Compared with other Scotland GATE-status areas this was amongst the highest return rates. This information will be now used to formulate a new 5 year local development plan. Thank you to all who took part.
Jura Development Trust & Jura Hall LEADER Funding Success
Published:August 31, 2010
JURA HALL UPGRADE & ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 1
In August 2010, after a frantic two weeks of pulling all the information and funding streams together GATE Development Officer Alison Lindsay was successful in her LEADER application for funding to realise the much needed Car Park and outdoor amenity area for Jura Hall. This community development was an ambition of the previous IATE Project and is included in The Jura Community Plan Booklet.
This collaborative project between Jura Hall and Jura Development Trust was match-funded against Jura Development Trust’s Climate Challenge Fund award on behalf of The Hall. The Car Park will take shape along the north foreshore from The Hall on land transferred from The Ardfin Estate via The Jura Development Trust to The Hall, effectively building with armoured stone frontage into the sea. Architects drawings of this, also showing the Phase 2 Hall Extension ambitions are on display from August until the CCF refurbishment begins in The Hall’s windows – please have a look! Planning Permission is already in process.
It is hoped that not only will these improvements provide disabled access parking, along with the easing of parking congestion and improving road safety for regular users of The Hall and hub area of Craighouse – but also an extra amenity space for countryside access and island events – book your ringside seat for Regatta 2011!
Many thanks to everyone involved, notably: Jura Community Council and all The Hall’s neighbours and neighbouring businesses for their letters of support and good wishes. Watch this space and Jura Hall’s notice board windows for further updates.
The Climate Challenge Fund refurbishment works to The Hall are due to commence in autumn 2010 – once The Jura Music Festival has finished. A contractor for the work has now been appointed, after full pre-qualification and tender process – overseen by Stewart Consulting. We are looking forward to a warmer, more energy efficient, freshly clad building emerging.
Moorings and Pontoons
Published:July 6, 2010
Bad weather early in the year delayed the start of the 2009 yachting season. More bad weather in August resulted in a lower number of vessels than originally projected using the facilities.
High insurance and service charges meant that the project didn’t break even financially.
However, 2009 was the first full operating season for the project and we hope that 2010 will bring better weather and allow the project to meet it’s full potential.
A questionnaire distributed to users during the feedback recorded a positive feedback on the improved facilities and most were happy to pay the £10 overnight fee. A number of users stated that the provision of a water supply would be useful. The Trust has investigated this option but is struggling to find to a suitable resolve at present.
Jura Passenger Ferry
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PASSENGER FERRY SAVED! JULY 2010. The passenger ferry has received the necessary funding support in order to complete this season and the full three year trial operating until Tuesday 28th September 2010, thanks to Argyll & Bute Council and Highlands and Islands Enterprise. Cllr Duncan MacIntyre says “The passenger service has been very popular with both islanders and visitors however the service can only carry on if it is financially viable. While no-one wants to see the service disappear we have to ensure that any support to private enterprises is made on the basis that the service is financially successful. I urge everyone travelling to Jura to consider using this ferry - it will only survive if more people pay to use it.” Kerrien Grant from Highlands and Islands Enterprise, said: “HIE is keen that the pilot period is fully completed as the resulting data will be an opportunity for Jura Development Trust to evidence the usage and value of the service.”
The ferry is a local project owned by the Development Trust. A Rural Community Transport Initiative grant administered by Argyll & Bute Council, fare income and local donations, funds its operation.
The ferry’s operations have seen a significant boost to Jura’s economy, estimated by an independent consultant at £3 for every £1 invested. The social impact has been just as positive, making it so easy to get to and from the mainland for residents, homeowners, relatives, friends and visitors.
Earlier this year a Cost Benefit Analysis, funded by HIE, was conducted by an independent business consultant. In his initial draft report he summarises the situation as follows:
“The pilot ferry service has achieved significant social impacts on the community in better access to services, reduced sense of isolation and increased use of holiday homes. It has also levered a significant economic return, which is providing direct income and business and employment opportunities.
At this stage in the pilot, with awareness still growing and the impact of marketing still to be realised, the ferry is already delivering important returns for the community in social and economic terms.”
We are now working with local councillors and Argyll & Bute Council along with European funders to ensure that the success of the 3 year pilot leads to it becoming a permanent feature of life here on Jura.
Finally a big THANK YOU to you, our passengers for your support over the 3 year pilot project period and to Nicol MacKinnon for running such a great service.
Directors
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The Trust would like to invite any full members to consider the role of JDT Director. The position is a voluntary one and entails attendance at monthly Board Meetings and a vote in all decision making. In addition any skills you could bring to the group would be most welcome! We would really like to encourage anyone with a potential interest to join and you can do so by contacting Elaine at the Service Point prior to the AGM. Even if you would like more information before making any commitment we would be happy to hear from you and provide more detail.
Pierhead Picnic Area
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Using the remaining ‘Wee Green Grant’ from the CVS Inverclyde, the Trust was able to purchase and plant some shrubs and bedding plants in the barrels kindly donated by Jura Distillery.
The children of Small Isles Primary created some marine themed art works from plywood which they painted and which were attached along the fence. The area has proved a popular spot for both locals and visitors and we have to say an enormous thanks to our new Jura Roadman – Dodo who has kindly made sure there is a water supply for the plants.
Growth at the Edge
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Alison Lindsay started, part time, with the Trust at the end of last year as G.A.T.E Development officer. She has produced this report: – The IATE Project came to its natural conclusion in spring 2009 and in order to build on the community’s achievements over this period, EU/LEADER funding was granted for Growth At The Edge (GATE) status by Highlands & Islands Enterprise (HIE) with recruitment into post of a Development Officer by November 2009.
The project is progressing with the starting brief of collating information in the form of an audit of community facilities and organisations – a snapshot of where the island is now. I am required by the powers-that-be to conduct a consultation of the community, in the form of a postal survey of all residents aged 12 and over – this was last done to this scale 5 years ago at the beginning of the IATE initiative.
Why do we need this? Well – if Jura is to get our slice of the considerable public investment funds available to continue progressive investment into the island economy – we are required to ask the community what exactly is on their ‘wish list’ and how they would like this to be achieved, or not – it’s for the community to decide.
Again, with GATE, Jura is ahead of the game – initially one of only two GATE areas out of the proposed 40 in Scotland who actually have a Development Officer in post – so some of the technical resources from ‘on-HIE’ (excuse the pun!) have yet to be delivered…..watch this space! Meanwhile, our door is always open to any group or individual who seeks guidance, training or funding options.
Powerdown
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Rob Tìgeir replaced Kirsten Gow as part-time Powerdown Project Officer from September 2010. Rob continues to promote energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions across the island. This includes working with the school, running energy saving events, providing advice to individuals and developing community projects. The JDT worked in conjunction with the Hall Committee on the recent successful Climate Challenge Fund bid. As a result the project has been awarded a £126,735 grant to refurbish the hall and make it highly energy efficient. This will vastly improve the usability of the hall during winter and provide a strong community focus for other energy efficiency projects. A second Climate Challenge Fund (CCF) bid to investigate a woodfuel pilot project on Jura, using local resources and providing training to local people is underway. In addition, Rob continues to lobby to ensure that remote communities including Jura get full access to the government’s energy efficiency and renewable energy advice and assistance packages, in line with mainland communities.
Spaces needed
We need a space to store 40 tonnes of wood on Jura – if you have something suitable please get in touch. We are also organising a chainsaw training course and need a well lit indoor space for two days in November – again if you ahve something suitable please get in touch.
Coming up
Upcoming events include a Woodfuel seminar on 23 October 2010 at Jura Hotel – come along and find out what is best to burn and what’s not and also hear about how to select the woodburner that’s right for you. We also have a presentation on how community groups can get involved in green energy. The chainsaw training is due to take place in November – I’m trying to gauge how many are interested – if you are please drop me a line. It’s for chainsaws up to 15″ and is for two days followed by on the job experience with experienced foresters.
The Service Point
Published:July 5, 2010
Although saved from this year’s round of budget cuts the Service Point still faces an uncertain future.
The JDT Board are attempting to convince the Council that the Service Point is an essential need for the island and that the Council must continue to fund it. Various council and other organisations are known to use the facilities without being charged. This is being examined by Council Officers.
The Service Point now offers Wi-Fi along with all other office services including passport photos. It is open Monday – Friday from 10am – 1pm.