The Users Group will be responsible for drawing up a Management Plan for the building, which will be promoted as a multi-functional space available to community groups and agencies such as Highland Council and BTCV.
Work will be starting on the building within the next few weeks.
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A bench has been dedicated in the Merkinch Local Nature Reserve to Joshua Mitchell, tragically taken away from his family on 22nd March 2008 in an unprovoked attack near his home in Carnarc Crescent. The bench is situated in a location which Joshua often visited as a child, with stunning views overlooking the Beauly Firth.
The dedication ceremony,attended by Joshua's family and friends,took place on Saturday 21st March, led by Trinity Church minister Alastair Murray.
The bench, which was carved by Chainsaw Creations of North Kessock, was purchased by contributions from South Kessock Residents Association, Merkinch Greenspace, Merkinch Community Council and Community Police Officer PC Connie Sinclair.
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The British Trust of Conservation Volunteers is continuing work on the disabled access ramp at the Boardwalk in Merkinch Local Nature Reserve.
Railings will also be installed along the Boardwalk in accordance with the risk assessments carried out last year.
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Jean Mackay,Development Officer at the Jannys Hoose, has broken the news that the staff will cease working in the building as of 31st March. Jean says:
"It is with great regret that I have to announce that the future of the Janny's Hoose is not secured, and the staff will be re-deployed or made redundant on 31 March. I believe that the building may be available for use for the NHS smoking cessation and the baby clinic and that it may also be used by groups. I have no details about this at present, but will let you know as soon as I hear.
I am organising a collection for Myra and Judy in recognition of all their hard work in the Janny's Hoose. If you would like to contribute please hand it in to me.
Thank you all for your willing co-operation over the years. It has been an incredible experience working in the Janny's Hoose, one which I will remember for a long time.
We are planning a wee party on Thursday 26 March from 10.30am to 12.00, where we will be handing out certificates to the group who all successfully completed the first part of the Health Issues in the Community course".
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Local group Arts in Merkinch will be putting on a seies of art workshops in the Bike Shed in Grant Street.
The sessions, which start on 21st March, will run from 1.00pm to 4.00pm and are designed for all the family and all ages.
People can turn up any time and can spend as long as they like on the activity. Children under 9 years must be accompanied by an adult at all times and each session costs £2 per person.
On 21st March come along and decorate your own re-usable canvas bag.
The next workshop will take place on Saturday 4th April, when participants can create their own comic or character.
For more information contact Merkinch Partnership Arts Worker Annie Marrs on 01463 240085.
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A project funded by Merkinch Partnership and run by Coaching Highland with assistance from Active Schools and Merkinch Partnership`s Sports Co-ordinator has produced 7 newly qualified Level 1 Sports Leaders and this week they put their skills into action at Merkinch Primary school .
The Level 1 Award in Sports Leadership is a nationally recognised qualification which enables successful candidates to lead small groups in simple sport and recreational activities whilst under the direct supervision of a tutor. The course provides opportunities to increase self-confidence and build skills.
Merkinch Partnership Sports Co-ordinator, David Paulin, said “The Sports Leaders are all pupils from Inverness High School and have shown great dedication and effort in completing this course.”
The course,which has been running since January,has involved regular Monday night sessions along with some extra work on other evenings and weekends. One of the sports leaders commented “Taking part in this course has helped me improve my leadership skills and boosted my confidence".
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Trinity Church is looking at the potential for setting up a community cafe in the Church Hall.
In the recent Merkinch Conversation a large percentage of the local residents who were questioned cited a community cafe as one of the main things missing in the Merkinch area.
Trinity Church will be running a pilot project to guage the level of interest in the idea and to assess the level of use by the local community. The "Seven C's Cafe" will be open for 3 days a week from 10.00am to 1.00pm during July and August. Local people can come along to meet up and enjoy home baking, soup and filled rolls. A "Children's Corner" will keep the kids entertained and newspapers will be available for the adults.
Merkinch Partnership Officer Anne Sutherland is assisting Parish Assistant Heidi Jones to source funding for the pilot.
For more information contact Heidi on 01463 731837 or 07949 628877.
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