Archive for May 29th, 2009

Recently a close friend’s chimney caught fire, and, unable to deal with it herself, she called 999. Within minutes a fire fighter was at her home, closely followed by more members of the team. Quickly assessing the situation, they pumped water up the chimney extinguishing the flames. They followed this procedure with a check on… »

On Saturday morning there must have been a groan of apprehension as for the first time it looked like a wet and windy day for the 10k Fun Run. However, there was a spirit of determination in the air, the rain was not going to dampen enthusiasm or spoil the day. Indeed not, the Tiree… »

Waste Aware Scotland offers the following tips to ensure householders get the most from their composting: Positioning the compost bin. Ideally place the bin on soil or grass in a partially shaded area of the garden that can be accessed easily all year round. Getting the right mix. Aim to get a 50/50 mix of… »

An Tirisdeach was invited aboard this fine cruise ship by the National Trust for Scotland Cruise Director Elaine Bruges to have a look around. Security was tight, and a driving license had to be handed over to verify identity, and was retained until leaving the ship. Interestingly, there was a bacterial hand washing spray unit… »