Local community invited to Kingussie drop-in event
Local community invited to Kingussie drop-in event
As part of Cairngorms 2030 the Park Authority are hosting a drop in event in Kingussie on Tuesday 29 October at the Iona Gallery for members of the local community and surrounding area to learn more about current and upcoming projects.
Local residents are invited to attend between 2 and 7pm to find out about work happening across a range of areas, from sustainable travel to nature restoration, health walks to volunteer opportunities, and to share their views and priorities for the area.
Projects from a range of themes across Cairngorms 2030 will be present on the day, giving communities the chance to find out more about:
- How pupils at Kingussie High School are taking action on climate change
- Nature prescriptions in Badenoch, and the UK’s first Outdoor Dementia Resource Centre
- The next Local Development Plan
- Sustainable travel initiatives in the area
- Nature restoration and nature friendly farming
- Our landscape and communities project, with a chance to share your favourite Cairngorms view
- Information on funding opportunities through the Cairngorms Trust
Plus, there will be the opportunity to learn decorative repair skills for people to upcycle their wardrobe this Autumn with free drop-in activities from Learn and Create, coffee, cake, and autumnal activities for the kids!
Cairngorms 2030 is putting the power to tackle the climate and nature crises in the hands of people who live, visit and work in the UK’s largest national park. Across 20 long-term projects, Cairngorms 2030 will bring about transformational change in the Cairngorms, benefitting people’s health and wellbeing, delivering on climate change and enhancing nature across the National Park.
Cairngorms 2030 is supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery players.
- The Iona Gallery is accessible for users of wheelchairs, mobility scooters and prams. It has step free, ramp access and an accessible toilet
- Magnifying glasses will be provided to support anyone who would benefit from this to read displays
- Seating will be provided throughout the venue
- There is free on street parking if necessary
- Gluten free, vegan and nut-free refreshments will be provided
- There is no hearing loop and no baby-changing facilities on site.
If you have a question about the accessibility of this event, feel free to contact us by emailing [email protected] or phone 01479 873 535
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Due to the this wildfire incident, the following paths and routes are closed:
- All the paths around Loch Morlich, Glenmore and Badaguish are closed.
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- Routes providing access to Cairngorm Mountain, the Northern Corries, Meall A’Bhuachaille, Strath Nethy and Bynack more should be avoided.
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