Community Announcements
Tiree 10k 2010
On Saturday 29th May the island hosted the 5th annual Tiree 10km Fun Run. Over 200 people took part with ages ranging from the youngest babies pushed in prams to the eldest runners in their seventies! The day was a fantastic success with plenty of visiting runners commenting on how beautiful the island was and… »
Tiree High School :: Staff Cut Update
It was an indication of the concern felt by all islanders, that despite the shortness of notice, over 130 people attended the hastily called public meeting to discuss the cuts to the number of teachers at Tiree High School and possible implications this might have. Head Teacher, Myra MacArthur explained that the cuts have had… »
Concern over school cuts
Tiree High School Parent Council/ PTA has received the devastating news that Tiree High School must reduce the number of teachers it employs. The PTA held a public meeting At An Talla on Friday 14th May to discuss the possible implications for the school and the island. An Tirisdeach contacted Argyll & Bute Council to… »
Powerdown Progress
Last year the Powerdown project was asked to look into feasibility of various projects. Three applications were made to the Climate Challenge Fund following extensive research into options and costs. The fund is now closed. HOME ENERGY -NEW JOB TO BE CREATED We have been successful in getting funding to employ a second part-time person… »
Tilley officially declared open
After five long, turbulent and emotional years Saturday saw the official “opening” of Tilley, Tiree’s Community Turbine. The project has suffered many delays and setbacks, weather has intervened, ferries been cancelled, equipment developed faults and a mass of paperwork and forms had to be completed and submitted to various agencies. The fact that Tilley has… »
Viewers invited to digital drop in sessions
Digital Uk will be holding information events in Coll and Tiree TV viewers in Coll and Tiree will have the opportunity to get tips on making the switch to digital television during two drop in sessions hosted by Digital UK. The independent organisation leading the digital switchover has been holding information events across the south… »
Flights to Oban resume
Hebridean Air Services Ltd., based at Cumbernauld, has stepped in to resume the Oban based Argyll Air Services, following the closure of the previous operator of the service. The same schedule is offered as the previously published winter timetable, and this timetable is printed on the Hebridean website www.hebrideanair.co.uk. George Cormack, Managing Director of Hebridean,… »
Tilley the turbine update
The Enercon engineers have completed their initial tests and will return in the next couple of weeks to carry out the 300 hour tests. Once these and further tests are completed, the turbine will be formally handed over to TREL. We can expect to see the turbine not turning at various times during the next… »
Tiree’s Sport Relief “S”milers!
On Sunday 21st March, along with thousands across the country, well over 100 Tirisdich turned out to support Tiree’s first ever Sport Relief Mile. Many came along in fancy dress, entering into the spirit of fun for a worthy cause. Adults, children, firemen and even tots in buggies made their way ‘round the block’, from… »
Tilley the Tiree turbine turning
Tiree Renewable Energy Company Limited (TREL) is pleased to announce that after being put through a number of energising and commissioning tests Tilley the Tiree Turbine was generating by late afternoon on Saturday 27th March. The project to build a Turbine for the community of Tiree started over 4 years ago. The voluntary directors of… »
