Newsletter – September 2025
Funding
Nicola Marchant
The Trust has a JustGiving page where members and others can make donations
Fossoway Community Development Trust – JustGiving
Fossoway Gathering 6th September
The Trust will have its own gazebo at the Fossoway Gathering so please come along to see us. We have also created a QR code and have purchased fundraising boxes which we will be using at the Fossoway Gathering to seek donations of £2 for the Fossoway Maps and hopefully attract more members for an initial subscription of £5 which will include a copy of our Community Action Plan.
The Trust has made a grant application to Gannochy Trust to cover 12 months administration costs and marketing which unfortunately has been rejected. It is essential that we raise funds to cover our ongoing administration costs over the next two months.
Theme 1 – Traffic Transport and Active Travel
Tony Lamb
Members will like to know that the Community Bus was active during the Carnbo Hall’s 35th Anniversary celebrations and again will be out and about transporting Fossoway residents to the Gathering on 6th. Additionally, we have offered the chance of a Saturday night out at the Tillicoultry bowling Club, transporting residents to and from the venue for a small donation. Keep a watch on the Facebook page – Fossoway Community Bus | Facebook, as we shall soon be offering up opportunities to visit Errol Sunday Market, the biggest market for miles, and Edinburgh IKEA. Places on the minibus will be strictly first come first served.
We also now have a new volunteer driver in training and one other potential driver. Finally, we are pleased to announce that we have successfully registered for a network support grant that means we will receive a reimbursement of 14.4p/km travelled in our Community Bus. This will help fund the ongoing regular maintenance and insurance of the bus.
Theme 2 – Local Economy and Service
No projects
Theme 3 – Community Facilities, Activities and Events
Marion Anness
Project – Replacement of Village Noticeboards and Moubray Hall Survey -Nicola Marchant
We are still waiting for the confirmation of funds letter from PKC and then we can engage surveyor for Moubray Hall and work with representatives from the communities and the Devon Stores to choose new noticeboards.
Project – CAT of Blairingone School-Marion Anness
Directors met with Sarah Kimmet from PKC and discussed the results of the Members vote for a long-term lease for Blairingone Village Hall. A project update will be made to the PKC Kinross-shire Committee on 18th September.
The Blairingone working group continue to actively seek an anchor tenant.
Theme 4 – Environment and Heritage
Mike Barnacle & Sarah Bruce Jones
Project 1 – New Bridge Over River Devon – Mike Barnacle
The Trust is in dialogue with PKC regarding previous planning application for the bridge that was washed away in 2011. We propose to update the engineering survey and design of new bridge using designated funds held in the Fossoway Fund.
Project 2 – Creation of a Local Paths Group – Mike Barnacle & Sarah Bruce Jones
The Trust is in the process of establishing a Project Scope for a Local Paths Group. Maureen Lamb, Luke Wilson & Bryony Malvenan are keen to be involved. If anyone else is interested, please email info@fossowaytrust.com
Project 3 – Creation of Heritage Trail and Protection of Local Heritage – Sarah Bruce Jones & Nicola Marchant
Sarah and Nicola met with Katie Evans and Hugh Wallce on 26th August to discuss and agree a Project Scope to develop a Heritage Trail booklet and renovate the Lade. A copy of the Project Scope will be posted on our website. The Fossoway School are keen to engage with researching the history of our Villages.
Theme 5 -Future Development and Sustainability
Nicola Marchant
Project – supporting our Village Halls and residents in reducing energy usage
Nathan from the HEAT project met with representatives from all our Village Halls to look at opportunities to reduce energy costs and where possible achieve net zero. A report will be produced and shared with the Hall Committees and Members.
All Fossoway residents can contact the HEAT Project to get free impartial advice on how to make energy savings and retrofit our homes. https://fossowaytrust.com/news/free-home-energy-advice-from-the-heat-project/
