GALE provides free information and advice at the Information Point in the GALE Centre to around 20,000 visitors to the Gairloch area every year. We carry information books, maps, guides and leaflets on a whole host of local activities such as fishing, local walks, boat trips, local attractions and places to stay. We also […]
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The festival is a fun way to raise awareness of local projects and activities throughout the festive season and really gives the GALE Centre a festive feel! Local community groups are invited to enter a fun Christmas tree that represents their cause to display in The GALE Centre and customers come in and vote for
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This annual event is organised by GALE and a team of energetic volunteers with the aim of encouraging local craft, culinary, horticultural and artistic endeavours. Recognition at the Show is a popular way of showcasing these skills and encouraging more people to join local groups and produce their own food and crafts. Each
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We run the only community owned and managed shop in the Gairloch and Loch Ewe area selling unique, locally made gifts and artwork! The aim of the shop is to provide a permanent outlet for local people to sell their products and in many cases launch new product ideas. It also creates valuable year
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In 1998 the Poolewe and Aultbea public toilet facilities were threatened with closure over the winter months due to Highland Council budget constraints. The toilet facilities are used largely by local people in the winter and are a valued public facility, particularly at a time of year when many other local facilities are closed.
” Everyone needs other people but not everyone has someone” GALE’s Helping Hand volunteers are trained and ready to support people in the Gairloch area. Please contact Rebecca if you know of someone who could benefit from this support. Contact Rebecca: volunteering@galeteam.co.uk Our volunteer team have continued to work in partnership with Highland
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From the inception of the Planning for Real community consultation project in early 2020, GALE took on the responsibility of guiding the process, leading the community through various stages, and ensuring the publication of the Community Action Plan (CAP) in September 2023. This comprehensive document represents the collective voice of our community and serves as
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