Posts by Mark Strevens
Covid-19 Vaccine for Mull & Iona
We are all looking forward to the Covid vaccination campaign starting on Mull. Hopefully by the time you read this we will have started on the first priority group of the over 80’s. We have already vaccinated some of the most vulnerable as well as health and social care staff. This will be one of…
Read MoreJohn’s Fundraiser Helps Hospital
Lorn & Islands Hospital has received a generous donation of eight televisions including Wi-Fi boosters, a tablet, electrical kitchen equipment, £500.00 worth of toiletries and board games. The fundraiser set up by Isle of Mull resident John McGee was supported by Oban, Mull and Iona community members and local businesses. Caroline Henderson, Rural General Hospital…
Read MoreMull Highland Games 2021
2020 will be a year to remember – and forget. The vaccination is on its way and will enable a way out. Concurrently I do believe that we need to exert a degree of control over events. We don’t need to wait to be completely released from restrictions; we can plan (safely) now for the…
Read MoreOutdoor Learning in Dervaig
The National Lottery Community Fund £5096. Back in 2017 when the first fruit trees were planted in Dervaig Community Orchard it was always hoped that in time it would be possible to provide a space to be used by all ages, visitors and locals alike. It is great to see Dervaig Primary School and new…
Read MoreSometimes Even Tough Cookies …
The back cover of this month’s Round & About includes the message “Sometimes Even Tough Cookies Need Help”. You might like to know where this has stemmed from. The answer is simply, it started as part of a conversation to do something nice for the children of Mull & Iona in recognition of the very…
Read MoreCommunity Tree Nursery
This year has been a challenging time for everyone, especially small community groups like ours. With the support of Mull and Iona Community Trust, our funders and Forestry and Land Scotland we have made great progress to create the Community Tree Nursery. The aim of the project is to collect seeds from local native trees…
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