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Rates for 2012 are £18 per bed per night, inclusive of light breakfast. Towels are available for hire at £1. Lochinver Mission’s bunkhouse is proving a big hit with walking groups (together with sub aqua and outdoor activity organisations), with a growing number of enquiries and bookings already received for 2012. A listing is also being entered under ‘Assynt walks’ at http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/ullapool/assynt.shtml. The bunkhouse is also proving popular with wild campers avoiding our wilder weather (or maybe they want to be closer to the wonderful food!). It is now over two years since the Assynt Community Council called for a public meeting (held on 15th July 2009) to discuss the future of the RNMDSF Fishermen’s Mission, which had closed the previous year. That meeting overwhelmingly called for volunteers to form a Steering Group under the auspices of the Assynt Community Association to attempt to raise funds to purchase and re-open the building on behalf of and in consultation with the community.
Continue reading Notice of Public Meeting & Community Consultation Lochinver Mission was officially opened on Wednesday 10th August 2011. Many thanks to Jess, Peter and the staff for making it such a great day. Here they are during their preparations. Unfortunately the weather conditions meant that our “blimp” behaved more like a dive bomber than a static balloon! A big thank you was given to all our funders and supporters prior to the opening. We received many glowing reports and appreciation for a great day and wonderful food! Food and drink were provided during the afternoon’s range of events, which took place in the afternoon and 7pm saw the Cart Race along Main Street, including “Lochinver’s Catch of the Day” 8pm saw the Raft Race along the shore with the winners collecting the £100 first prize. Most entertaining award went to the ladies’ team whose efforts to climb on board ended in failure and hilarity!
Our Highland Games took place on Friday 12th August on Culag Park which adjoins Lochinver Mission. Both were bought on behalf of the community by Assynt Community Association in 2010. Our reception area now looks so classy due to the fantastic generosity of Highland Stoneware, manufacturers of hand made and individually painted pottery based here in Lochinver. David and Nora Grant have been enthusiastic supporters of our project from the very beginning and we give them our heartfelt thanks for this contribution. Many thanks also to Tracey for carrying out this wonderful piece of work. See more at www.highlandstoneware.com Wednesday 10th August sees the official opening of Lochinver Mission by Cllr George Farlow at 2pm, following a welcome and thank you to the project’s funders. This will be followed by a day of community celebration including: John Thurso MP called in to see the transformation at the Lochinver Mission on Thursday 28th July. Wednesday 10th August will see the Official Opening of Lochinver Mission. Following a welcome to the project’s funders the building will be officially opened by Cllr George Farlow at 2pm, followed by a community celebration culminating in a ceilidh in the Village Hall. Further details to follow. Assynt Highland Games take place on Friday 12th August 2011 at Culag Park, Lochinver. Sharing the site, Lochinver Mission’s bunkhouse is a member of Scottish Independent Hostels, publishers of the famous “Blue Guide”. http://www.hostel-scotland.co.uk The Lochinver Mission Bunkhouse opened for business on Wednesday 20th July, with four guests staying on the first night. Accommodation is in three rooms: “Tern” sleeps four; “Curlew” sleeps six and “Heron” sleeps five (where a full double bed size bunk is available making it ideal as a family room). The charge is £17 per person per night inclusive of a light breakfast which is served in the cafe (where full cooked breakfasts are also available). Self catering facilities and a dining area are also provided in the bunkhouse. For bookings contact info@lochinvermission.org.uk or phone us on 01571 844324. |
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