Cawdor Litter Pick - Saturday 22nd March

The Cawdor Guides helped us to organise a very successful litter pick in Cawdor village on Saturday 22nd March.  We also managed to separate some plastics, which will hopefully be recycled into a bench, with help from Green Hive. We had a great turn out of volunteers of all ages, who enjoyed the well earned refreshments afterwards in the Hub afterwards.  A big thank you to all who gave up their time to help in making the village sparkle.

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​CWNCC Next meeting - 14th April 2025

The next meeting of the Cawdor and West Nairnshire Community Council will be on Monday 14th April.  We have a full Agenda of topics to discuss, including the naming of streets in the new Delnies development. All are welcome to attend and we look forward to seeing you. Click on the links for the Agenda and the draft Minutes of the February meeting.

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​​​​​​Proposed Visitor Levy Scheme - Public Consultation

The Highland Council proposed Visitor Levy is under consultation and members of the public are being encouraged to offer comments.  The deadline for submission of comments is 31st March and the survey can be found by clicking the link.

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Cawdor Winds of Change

The Trustees recently met to discuss large grant applications and their decision regarding Foundation Scotland's potential future involvement. Cawdor playpark has received the play equipment, funded by the Winds of Change, which is now firmly in place, ready to be put to the test by our youngsters. The AGM will take place for members on March 18th at the Cawdor Tavern.  Residents living in the Cawdor & West Nairnshire area are eligible for membership at no cost and details can be found on their website.

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The Cawdor Hub

The CCCA team has been continuing to make improvements to the Community Centre and the newly refurbished Community Room is already receiving an enthusiastic response.  The joint community event in December for the Christmas light switch on was a huge success and saw the Hub being transformed into a winter wonderland, with "snow" provided by the Fire Service. Cawdor’s "Way to Wellbeing" has continued this year with workshops for young people.   For further details, go to the website.

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​​New Bus Service for Piperhill and Cawdor

A new Nairn to Inverness bus service will begin operating on 28th October, running 4 days a week during school term time.  The No. 253 will go via Piperhill and Cawdor, dropping off at the UHI and Raigmore hospital before terminating at Falcon Square.  The service into Inverness starts from Sainsbury’s, Nairn at 0915 hrs and the return journey leaves Falcon Square, Inverness at 1400 hrs. See full timetable.

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​​​BT - Digital switch

BT is raising awareness of the digital switch, which will impact everyone with an analogue phone line. This change is especially significant for vulnerable individuals who depend on phone lines for their health and safety, such as Telecare users. Unlike analogue phone lines, digital phone lines will not work during power cuts, so it's important for individuals to be aware of this and know how to mitigate the risk.  For more information check out the Age UK website here.

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​​​​​Cawdor to Nairn River Path

Members of the public are being asked to take care when walking along the river path from Cawdor to the Howford Bridge. Warning signs have been put up by the Highland Council Access Officer, with some diversions at the worst sections where the path has been washed away.  Recent storms have added to the damage from previous years and the Highland Council is looking into the matter with the landowners concerned.

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​Power Cuts Priority Service

Scottish & Southern Electricity offer a priority strive no matter who your electricity supply is. You might want to register if you:

• Are deaf or hard of hearing

• Have a disability

• Live with children under five

• Are blind or partially sighted

• Have a chronic illness

• Use medical equipment/aids reliant on electricity

• Are over 60

• Temporarily need extra support

Of course, everyone had different needs so feel free to contact them to discuss your requirements. Find out more here. 

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