Free ROSPA Webinar

Added on 16 November 2020

RoSPA’s November webinar for families will focus on Carbon Monoxide safety. As the temperature plummets and the heating goes on, it’s important to be aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide and the steps that can be taken to prevent harm. A representative from Scotland’s Gas Networ...

EU Settlement Scheme

Added on 16 November 2020

BRIEFING NOTE FOR EU CITIZENS ABOUT THE EU SETTLEMENT SCHEME EU citizens living in Argyll should apply as soon as possible for settled or pre-settled status to be sure of keeping their residence in Scotland. The UK government guidance says that as long as EU citizens are in the UK by 31st December...

Non Native Species Newsletter

Added on 16 November 2020

Click on the external link below. for the latest version. The Invasive Species Week will be returning in 2021, during the week beginning 24th May 2021. With the current uncertainties there will be lots of online activities, which will be posted as they becoe available.

DVLA scam

Added on 05 November 2020

Beware of a DVLA Scan which is doing the rounds. This landed in my inbox Reminder: Vehicle Tax DD Payment Schedule Update your profile Hi followed by my email address All data transmission over this website is secured Even though I pay by DD and my vehicle tax is due soon, I was suspicious and g...

Latest Scam Share Bulletin 5th November

Added on 05 November 2020

Latest Alert gives information scams involving Fake goods Bank Phone Scam:Your bank will NEVER cold call and ask you to transfer money to another account. Doorstep Scammers Brexit related Scams "Eco-friendly" Claims Employment Scams Advice for Businesses Scottish Illegal Money-Lending Uni...

Open call to share health and well being experiences during Covid-19

Added on 04 November 2020

Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland has launched an open call to individuals, families and carers to share their health and wellbeing experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic The online survey can be accessed directly at the external link below.

Dog Owners Beware!

Added on 04 November 2020

There is a team of dog snatchers active in the villages North of Glasgow. Glenbrae Veterinary Clinic in Bearsden delivered the warning on their Facebook page. Two women and two men are knocking on residents' doors, pretending to work for an energy company in order to scope out the dogs living in...

Check the roads before you go

Added on 04 November 2020

The clocks have gone back and we’re heading into winter. Make sure you keep yourself safe when travelling by checking road conditions before your leave. You can do this by clicking on the external link below.

Woman bitten by a Dog in the Woods above Kirk Brae, Shandon

Added on 03 November 2020

This could have happened to a child, hence the warning. For the record the the dog was a mongrel about the size of a labrador, with pale pinkish-fawn fur. Its ears were small and flopped forwards, like a terrier. The elderly male dog owner, wearing a pale raincoate, did not respond to the shouts o...

Latest Scam Share Alert

Added on 03 November 2020

This latest SCAM Share bulletin link from our partners at Trading Standards Scotland gives useful information and advice on current Scams. Those highlighted include: Don’t fake it: Counterfeit Goods Fake Festive Events Covid Marshall Scams Marks and Spencer Gift Card Scam Travel Refunds Ener...

Firework Safety

Added on 03 November 2020

The SPCA have recently launched a national campaign with relevant partners asking people to respect their environment, people and animals by following the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service firework code. #Firework Safety :Be Safe. Be Kind. Be Smart. More details on the external link below. You can r...

November Funding Alert

Added on 03 November 2020

For information Details of funding available are published monthly November 2020 Alert 202

Share your experiences during Covid-19

Added on 27 October 2020

Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland has launched an open call to individuals, families and carers to share their health and wellbeing experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. The online survey can be accessed directly at: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/people-at-the-centre-open-call

A message from the Garelochhead Station Trust.

Added on 23 October 2020

We are hosting an opportunity for anyone to remember loved ones (it does not matter when they passed away) and record those memorise on a Remembrance Tree. This is open to any member of the community. The tree will stay in place for Remembrance Sunday on 8th November and then be relocated to Garelo...

Student Minds: if you know of a student who needs help

Added on 23 October 2020

If you're a student, or if a friend or family member is a student, the website on the external link below could be helpful. Please share with anyone you think may find it useful.