Covid-19 Testing in Helensburgh

Added on 11 September 2020

NHS Highland have provided information about the two Mobile Testing Units(MTI) which will operate in Argyll and Bute. They supplied two posters with overlapping information, one entitled Map of Testing Locations and the other showing the Testing Schedule. Click on the links above to see the posters....

Latest Scam Share Bulletin

Added on 08 September 2020

Latest Scamshare Bulletin Click on the external link below includes Energy scams video series Crime & Enforcement report Fake products on online marketplaces SafeVehicle campaign Advance loan fee fraud and much more. A multi-agency campaigns group led by the City of London Police is reminding...

Free on-line Training in Lifeskills

Added on 07 September 2020

All sessions are free and can be booked by clicking on the external link below. Morning sessions are run 0915-1300 & afternoon sessions are 1245-1630 Date Course am or pm 3-4 Sep Intro to Motivational Interviewing am 7 Sep Stigma am 8 Sep Enhancing Core Communication Skills am ...

Error in Newsletter

Added on 07 September 2020

The email address of the Secretary of the Community Council is secretary@rhuandshandoncommunity.org not secretary@rhuandshandoncommunity.com!

Facebook Scam

Added on 07 September 2020

I have just received this information from Neighbourhood Watch The scam works whereby the victim is contacted by the scammer under the guise of claiming to be someone from their contacts list such as a friend of family member. It is noticeable that there may be some general chat before the scammer ...

Cyber Resilience Bulletin

Added on 07 September 2020

The latest Cyber Resilience bulletin which details information on the latest scams and also advice on how to protect ourselves and businesses. Click the external link below to access this. The Trading Standards Scam Share newsletter, imbedded within the COVID-19 bulletin also provides important in...

Bogus Callers

Added on 07 September 2020

Be alert for the potential of BOGUS CALLERS. Home Fire Safety Visits are always delivered by Scottish Fire and Rescue personnel. They are identifiable by their uniforms but you should always ask for official identification which we are happy to produce. SFRS will never ask for payment for a home fi...

September Funding Alert

Added on 07 September 2020

For information Details of funding available are published monthly September 2020 Alert 200

Home Insulation Scheme: Sign up now

Added on 07 September 2020

Argyll and Bute residents have the opportunity to make their homes warmer, more energy efficient and so save money, thanks to the Scottish Government’s Energy Efficient Scotland: Area Based Scheme. More details on the External link below

Drones: Information on Legality

Added on 07 September 2020

Following an enquiry to the Neighbourhood Watch Scotland office with regards the use of drones over residential areas NWS have gathered together a number of information links that may be useful. Flying Drones and Model Aircraft Civil Aviation Authority https://register-drones.caa.co.uk/ Informatio...

Community Council Elections: Nominations Close September 24th at 4pm.

Added on 07 September 2020

If you are interested in representing Rhu and Shandon and joining the battle to influence the delivery of public services, please consider joining the Community Council. You can download a Nomination Pack here.

Flooding in Shandon

Added on 07 September 2020

Despite the weather, Network Rail are progressing well with the repair work to the culvert for Chapel burn. Expected completion date is 18th September. According to the MoD, work specific to Kirk Brae burn will start in late September and will last 8 weeks.

Survey on attitudes to Face Covering in a Remote and Rural Population

Added on 07 September 2020

The Survey is entitled: What factors influence the use of face coverings for COVID-19 in a remote and rural population? Don't really think we are remote and rural but... Two things to note if you decide to take part Rhu and Shandon have a population of < 3000 Read the preamble carefully. It...

Message from Bear Scotland

Added on 25 August 2020

Following confusion about the road signage at Tarbert, bear Scotland issed the following update on Thursday 19th August 2020

Green Distillery Fund

Added on 25 August 2020

Council leader welcomes Green Distillery Fund. See the external link below to read more about this. You can also read there on how to express an interset in the fund.