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Community Transport Week

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We invite you to celebrate The CT sector who works tirelessly to provide reliable transportation options for those who face mobility challenges or lack access to conventional modes of transportation.

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Farewell from the G&D Community Energy Officer

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It’s amazing to think 3 years have now passed by since I started in my role as Community Energy Officer for G&D.

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Community Transport Webinar

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Speakers from The Community Transport Association, Badenoch & Strathspey Community Connections and Ferintosh Community Council shared their knowledge and experience.

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The Garve & District Community Transport Webinar

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What can be done to improve local transport in Garve & District ? Join us to hear from The Community Transport Association (CTA) and learn from initiatives in other rural communities.

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New Grants now available from Home Energy Scotland

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Home Energy Scotland now offer up to 75% grants for home energy saving measures and renewable heating systems that may be combined with interest free loans.

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What help is available?

Post in Community Energy by Ewan Bush

Drop by for a chat and a coffee with the Community Energy Officer (Ewan Bush) at the Garve Public Hall on the 22nd October 10.30am -12.30pm

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Community Climate Action!

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A recent online event hosted by Wester Ross Biosphere explored the theme of 'Community Climate Action' Sustainable Development Goal 13 as outlined by the UN.

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Day Trip To Inverness

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Fancy a day out shopping, eating out, visiting friends and family in Inverness or simply doing that thing you haven't got round to because of lack of time or transport ?

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What's been happening? Community Energy

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TG&DDC want to let you all know how work is progressing around the Community Development Plan's theme - Community Energy

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The Warm Home Discount Scheme

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If you are struggling to keep warm and pay your energy bills you may qualify for the scheme. You could get £140 off your electricity bill for winter 2021 to 2022 under the Scheme.

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Community Energy Zoom Meeting Recording

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Following on from the successful Community Energy Zoom Meeting held in November 2021, please see the link to the video recording below.

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'Community Energy' Solar PV, Hydro what are the options?

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Please join us for a 'Community Energy Zoom Meeting' to hear from other Communities, Local Energy Scotland and share your thoughts regarding what could be feasible in G&D

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What's been happening? (Community Energy)

Post in Community Energy by Ewan Bush

TG&DDC want to let you all know how work is progressing around the Community Development Plan's theme - Community Energy

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Warmer Homes Discount Scheme

Post in Community Energy by Ewan Bush

The Warm Home Discount delivered by Scottish Power is a programme of support aimed at households who may struggle to pay their energy bills.

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Great Success!

Post in Community Energy by Ewan Bush

Check out the videos below, lots of useful information on renewable heating options and ways to improve home energy.

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Join us this Thursday for Home Energy Efficiency Zoom Meeting 2 (Renewable Heating Systems)

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Have you considered installing a renewable heating system in your home? Please do come along to the second of two G&D community zoom meetings to learn more about what's on offer.

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G&D Home Energy Zoom Meeting 1 Energy Saving Measures

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This is a reminder to come along this Thursday to the first of two G&D community zoom meetings to learn more about what's on offer to make your home warmer and more energy efficient.

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Community Oil Buying Club Reminder

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Please place your orders before the end of this month via the email address below.

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Interested in a good rate for LPG?

Post in Community Energy by Ewan Bush

In January, the Garve and District Community Energy Group secured a deal with ‘LPG-save.co.uk’ that offered a brilliant deal for LPG users in our community

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Home Heating Advice Scotland

Post in Community Energy by Ewan Bush

Funding may be available from Home Heating Advice Scotland to assist those struggling to pay heating bills

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Black Water Hydro and Community Energy Update

Post in Community Energy by Ewan Bush

As many of you may know the G&D Community Energy Group have been looking into the feasibility of a small scale Hydro on the Black Water River near Silverbridge.

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Improving the Energy Efficiency of your Homes

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G&D Home Energy Reports and EPC's suggest there are many measures that could be put in place that would improve energy efficiency, reduce your fuel bills and improve the comfort of your homes!

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Help your Community Improve Transport Services

Post in Community Energy by Ewan Bush

Transport consultant Derek Halden is interested to hear your views regarding local transport. A joint Contin, Strathpeffer, Marybank and Garve public consultation.

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Join us to find out more

Post in Community Energy by Ewan Bush

A good opportunity to get out of the house, join us for an outdoor, socially distanced meeting.

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Save Energy and Reduce your Bills

The First steps to reduce your fuel bills

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We need your assistance! Do you have a Home Energy Report? If so, please send it to Ewan Bush, Energy Officer. Do you need a Home Energy Report, then get in touch.

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Meet our new Energy Officer Ewan Bush

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Over the coming months I shall be reaching out to residents and the community as a whole to see what we can do to help improve your homes and local transport with regards to energy efficiency.

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