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Dear Waternish Residents

Most of us have been affected by cancer in some shape or form and Cancer Research UK undertake pioneering work into how to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.

As in previous years, in the month of March, volunteers from Waternish will be doing door to door collections for the local branch of Cancer Research UK. We will have collecting tins and will be out and about during daylight hours when weather and time permits.

The collectors who will be knocking on your doors are Janice Martin, Duncan Martin, Pat Matheson, Lesley MacLean and Cathy Myhill. We would be delighted if anyone else would care to join us – it’s a great way to wander around Waternish and meet your neighbours !

In these days of electronic payment methods, many of us don’t have cash lying around so we are giving you a wee bit of notice in case you want to obtain cash for the collecting tins. Alternatively you can make a payment direct to the Skye branch account held in the RBS in Portree. Sort code 83-26-19, account number 00281554.

You can also donate online at https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/get-involved/donate and this method enables you to add Gift Aid if you are a UK taxpayer.

If you are not in when we call but would like to donate, you can drop your donation off at Lesley’s porch (Trumpan Cottage - last house on the right, top road at Trumpan). A box will be left there for donations.

Are you new to the area and looking to meet people, or a long-time resident seeking a new activity? Waternish Community Hall is looking for new committee members to help support and revitalise our small, active team.

We welcome anyone with useful skills - or an interest in learning new ones - such as minute-taking, helping ensure the hall meets charity regulations, organising events and activities, or assisting with fundraising.

In return, you’ll work with a friendly team, use or develop valuable skills, and help maintain an important community resource that provides a venue for meetings, events, entertainment, and social activities.

Come along to our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 25th March at 7pm to meet the team and hear about plans for the coming year.

For an informal chat beforehand, contact:
Judi
on
01470 592200
or email:
judithhodgkin@btinternet.com

Here is the latest planning application validated by the Highland Council which affects Waternish:

26/00419/MSC 
Erection of dwellinghouse
Land 45M NW Of Hazelbank 16 Lochbay Waternish Isle Of Skye

Click on the planning reference to view the full details of the application on the Highland Council website.

Harvey's House Calls for Cats is a family run business in the Waternish area, offering a pet service for cats and cat owners. The business is named in commemoration of our own late cat Harvey.

We are fully insured and DBS checked, and offer a number of services, including:

• cat sitting in your own home;
• overnight stays;
• cat walking for indoor cats;
• cat chauffeuring

To join us on Facebook, click on the following link:
https://www.facebook.com/harveyshousecallsforcats

To get in touch for all your furry feline needs, contact us via facebook, or one of the methods below:

tel: 01470 517214
email: harveyshousecallsforcats@gmail.com