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.

Latest Cyber Resilience Bulletin

Added on 23 October 2020

If you get a scam message of any sort you should report it. The simplest to remember is to forward suspicious emails to: report@phishing.gov.uk, suspicious text messages to 7726. These are acknowledged by the to National Cyber Security Centre You can also report to Advice Direct Scotland on 0808...

Door to door canvass

Added on 23 October 2020

Note that the underlining of email addresses in this poster does not indicate linkage!

Friendship Help Line

Added on 23 October 2020

Please pass this on to anyone you feel might welcome it. This information was provided bu Jayne Burnett, who is the Manager of th friendshipline charity.

Fire and smoke alarms: changes to the law

Added on 19 October 2020

Announced Today - Year's delay in implementing this! The standard requires: one smoke alarm installed in the room most frequently used for general daytime living purposes one smoke alarm in every circulation space on each storey, such as hallways and landings one heat alarm installed in every ...

Apples at Geilston Gardens

Added on 03 October 2020

During Opening hours apples are on sale at the Hut for a donation There will be teas and coffees available provided by NTS staff, Thursday - Monday. On Sunday afternoons from 2 - 4 pm FoG volunteers will provide home baking and the 2021 FoG calendars will be for sale at £5 each. Please note t...

October Funding alert

Added on 01 October 2020

For information Details of funding available are published monthly October 2020 Alert 201

Latest Scam reports.

Added on 01 October 2020

Latest Scam Share Bulletin 30 September 2020 This list has been assembled following last week's request for information on the scams that recipients of Alert messages are receiving. HM Courts and Tribunals emails DVLA Electronic Licensing HSBC Compensation Fund Halifax Bank Online Banking Infor...

Northern bottlenosed whales in the Gareloch

Added on 30 September 2020

Three whales have been drawing crowds at the head of the loch for about a week, however animal welfare experts are concerned for their safety. This species is usually found in the north Atlantic where it can dive to 1400m. The Gareloch is only 40m deep. An attempt will be made on Friday 1st October ...

Face Covering in Rural Community Survey

Added on 30 September 2020

See the posting on September 7th. We have had the following message : 'We've had a great response to the face coverings survey but we're looking for some more people in Oban and Helensburgh to complete it, so that we can compare results between rural areas and larger towns' Read the...

Free First Aid App

Added on 30 September 2020

British Red Cross Service has developed a handy First Aid App. It contains simple, easy advice on 18 everyday first aid scenarios, as well as tips on how to prepare for emergencies. You can get the App by clicking on the external link below and following the instructions.