Corriemoillie Wind Farm public exhibitions

E.ON the company who are developing plans for a wind farm in Correimoillie Forest (near Garve) are inviting everyone, in the community, to two public exhibitions:

Wednesday 1 July, from 12pm to 8pm - Garve Village Hall

Thursday 2 July, from 12pm to 8pm - Achnasheen Village Hall

If you've not received an invitation here's further details:

The proposed wind farm would be made up of 19 turbines and have a generation capacity of between 38MW and 45MW.

E.ON say that during these exhibitions they will share more information about the proposal, and their team of specialists will be on hand to discuss their plans, and answer any questions you may have.

They are keen to receive feedback.

If you have any queries about the exhibitions, or proposal, they can be contacted by email at:

Corriemoillie@eon-uk.com

E.ON's website: http://www.eon-uk.com

You can read more about wind farms online at the following, however this list is not definitive and content therein does not represent the views of the writer nor the Garve and District Community Council:

Wikipedia

BWEA

BBC News

Embrace Wind

Carbon Commentary

Friends of the Earth - Scotland

Highland Wind Farm Activity as of May 2009

Stop Highland Windfarms

RSPB - Protecting Wildlife Sites


Jackie

Parish welcomes new minister

On the 15 May the parish of Contin, Kinlochuichart and Strathconon welcomed their new minister, the Rev Fraser Stewart and his wife Anna.

The induction took place in Contin parish church followed by a tea in Garve village hall.

Please note that if you wish to contact Reverend Stewart, the new telephone number for the manse is 01997 423296.

I'm pleased to report that Rev Stewart will be contributing on a regular basis to this website and the newsletter.

Jackie

Photograph courtesy of Uisdean Menzies

Low Flying Talk POSTPONED

Please note that the low flying talk, due to take place on the 9 June, at Garve Village Hall, has been postponed.

A new dated will be announced very soon.