Hall annual general meeting and community council
The annual general meeting of Plockton Hall was held in the venue on Tuesday May 23.
Chairman Jimmy Fergusson gave his report to the 11 members present saying several improvements had taken place in the past year including better lighting, replacement windows in the exhibition area, new stage parts and a new hot water geyser.
Work still be carried out includes painting the outside of the hall, a new door and fixing a leak in the hall.
Treasurer Jill Bennett gave everyone a copy of the annual accounts which showed income of £11,561.51 and expenditure of £12,397.80, giving a loss on the year of £836.29.
All the office-bearers were re-elected. Charlie M MacRae, who stood down last year as secretary after 60 years but stayed on for a year, stepped down from the committee and Kenny Gollan, who also stood down last year as chairman after 17 years but stayed on for a year, came off.
Julia Asiedu was elected to the committee. The annual general meeting of Plockton and District Community Council was held in Plockton Hall on Tuesday May 15.
Chairman Peter Mackenzie gave report.
He said the council had brought four defibrillators to be used under community council supervision. Roads, parking and pothole problems are ongoing.
In collaboration with Kyle Community Trust, a weekly bus service for use by the community is available.
The new pay meter in the car park had raised £10,000.
As community council elections are due at the end of this year, all current community council members agreed to carry on.
A community council meeting followed the annual general meeting and among the items discussed were:
▮ The lack of a septic tank at a house in Rhu has been referred to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.
▮ Highland Council has no plans Plockton car park.
▮ The future of the Plockton airstrip has been the annual to extend
success and showcased how communities can come together at the highest possible level.”
Carol Somerville, of Bethesda, added: “It was a privilege to be included in this Dìleab project, to be invited to watch the magnificent performances carried out by the schools and to learn, along with the children, about the sailing of the Metagama from Stornoway.
“The productions were outstanding, both informative and entertaining, with the presentations depicting the loss to the islands through script and song. Thank you to the Dìleab Project team and the education department for nominating the Bethesda Hospice to receive these essential funds.”