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Huntly Market Research Survey - Please Give Your Views!

Please give your views on shopping in Huntly by completing the short online survey via the link below. The results will be used in plans to help make Huntly and better place to shop, live, visit and work.

www.surveymonkey.com/s/6LM5MST

Digital Changeover - Support Volunteers Wanted

Digital Changeover: Durris Transmitter – 1 & 15 September 2010

Digital takes place in September for the above transmitter area. Aberdeen Council of Voluntary Organisations has been contracted by Digital Outreach Ltd, a non profit making Company, to help ensure a smooth changeover especially for older, disabled and other potentially vulnerable people. As part of the assistance, an Advice Point will be set up at Huntly on 1/2 September and 15/16 September. The Switchover Advice points will give last minute advice and guidance.

We are looking for volunteers who are good at communicating with all kinds of people, to staff the Switchover Advice Point, which will be situated at the Stewart's Hall in Huntly, to provide support and advice so people can make the switch from analogue to digital TV.

Some people will find the switchover challenging so we are looking for volunteers who can offer reassurance to those individuals : volunteers who are sensitive to people's needs : and who, after training, will be able to offer practical support to people retuning digital tv's and connecting set top boxes.

All volunteers will be trained in preparation for the Switchover Advice Points. It is likely that the training will take place in Elgin. Travelling expenses will be paid at 40p per mile/public transport rates.

If you feel you can help, please request an application form from the contact below:

Contact        Brodie S Ross
Telephone    01309 696272
e-mail          brodie.ross@btinternet.com
ACVO, Greyfriars House, East Wing, Ground Floor, Gallowgate. Aberdeen AB10 1LU

Bogie Bugle Events Diary Now Available!

The Bogie Bugle is now on its second edition and is being produced by Huntly Development Trust, in collaboration with Roy Partridge and Finks Publishing. Via the publication, local residents and visitors will receive news "hot from the oven" as most of the content is produced within only a few days before the printing. The issue features details of what to do and where to stay in Huntly and information about local events. Carolina Kenny, Project Leader Tourism & Marketing for HDT writes: "We expect it to be a great communication channel for the community groups and a great portal for visitors who want to make the most of their stay in Huntly".

The Bogie Bugle can be found in a variety of hotels and B&B's, the Tourist Information Centre, at the Caravan Park and the Stewart's Hall.

People who wish to have their events published on the Bogie Bugle should send an email to events@huntly.net or call Huntly Development Trust on 01466 799416.

To download a copy, please click here

Huntly Development Trust - Annual Review

Huntly Development Trust recently held its first AGM, on June 22nd, almost one year on since its emergence in July 2009. The evening was well attended, and following the official business there was plenty of lively discussion around the themed display tables relating to some of HDT's key community and environmental projects. Fairtrade refreshments were provided by Huntly Ethical Trading Initiative (HETI).

For more information about HDT please email us on hdt@huntly.net, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter

To download a copy of HDT's Annual Review, please click here

Huntly Skiers Fine Olympic Performances

The three young Huntly cross-country skiers competing in Vancouver delivered excellent performances in their Winter Olympics debut today. [ Read More ]

Huntly Online - Facebook and Twitter now available!

Huntly Development Trust (HDT) has launched Facebook and Twitter pages for the town, and is now encouraging people to use these pages to promote their own events. [ Read More ]