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Durness Local News
7th December 2007
School
Last week Tongue primary school visited Durness to participate in St Andrews Day
celebrations. Along with a few games the children were performing several
Scottish dances and singing a selection of Scottish songs. Nearly all
participating wore a piece of tartan. This event was organised by Mhairi Magee
through the traditional youth music initiative.
Good news also arrived at Durness form Tesco. The superstore opening in Thurso
has gifted £500 to the schools in the area.
This years Christmas treat is on Saturday 15 December when the children will
perform Little Red Riding Hood. All are in vied to attend.
Carol Service
James and Julie Clark invite all to attend the nine lessons and Carol Service at
Eriboll church on the 18 December at 3pm. Local posters will give fuller
details.
Smoo Cave Hotel
Hugh and Francis Morrison are the new owners of Smoo Cave Hotel. Hugh who works
with the Highland Council and Frances has been running the hotel for the last
year has finally completed the sale to take over the premises. They are
intending to improve many of the facilities and services but will be open on the
period running up to Christmas and New Year. The fully licensed hotel is open to
residents and visitors. Teas, coffee and meals are available all day. They
intend to frequently have Live Music
Youth Club Card Delivery
Boxes for collection of local delivery Christmas cards will be in the Mathers
shop, Ronnie at the candle shop, Loch Croispoil bookshop cards eligible for
delivery will have to have a local stamp available at 10 pence per card from the
above the School and Margery Morrison from the 7th December. Boxes will be
emptied on Saturday 15 and Saturday 22nd.
Broadband
Councillor Robbie Rowantree reported to the Community Council that the Scottish
parliament has promised that every home should be able to connect to some level
of internet broadband. He is encouraging those in areas where a broadband
connection cannot be made to contact him. Robbie.Rowantree@highland.gov.uk
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