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Age Scotland
Through its substantial grants programme for older people’s forums and groupings and its team of fieldwork staff across Scotland, the organisation aims to support and build strong, local older people’s groups, forums and communities.
Age Scotland also develop and sell products and services appropriate to the needs of older people to raise money for its charity work.
Scottish Helpline for Older People 0800 12 44 222
The Helpline is funded by the Scottish Government and managed by Age Scotland. It offers an independent, confidential and impartial telephone-based information service to people aged 50 and over and those associated with them such as their carers and families.
Contact Joe Cowan, Development Officer, Age Concern and Help the Aged In Scotland
PO Box 7050,
Fort William
PH33 9AF
Tel. 01855 821 809
Mob. 07801 500422
Alistair's Taxis (Ballachulish)
Alzheimer Scotland
Alzheimer Scotland is a national charity helping people with dementia, their carers and families. Members include carers, relatives, people with dementia, professionals, groups and organisations.
Their 24 hour, freephone Dementia Helpline 0808 808 3000 provides information and emotional support for people with dementia, those who care for them and anyone with a concern or query regarding dementia.
Alzheimer Scotland’s Lochaber Branch works with the national organisation, Alzheimer Scotland’s Highland Carer Services and local care providers to improve the lives of people with dementia and their carers by:
- raising public awareness of dementia
- providing information and support
- signposting people to appropriate help
- fundraising to facilitate practical assistance
- supporting local dementia information line 01397 708948 which
- provides information on local services
- supporting Way Ahead Group: a group for people with dementia
- supporting Lochaber Dementia Carers' Group
- resourcing a Dementia Carers' Library
You can contact the local branch:
by e-mail on lochaberbranch@alzscot.org, or
by phone 07801 500 422 (Branch Secretary, Jo Cowan), or
by letter to Jo Cowan, Branch Secretary, Alzheimer Scotland Lochaber Branch, c/o Voluntary Action Lochaber, An Drochaid, Claggan Road, Claggan, Fort William, Lochaber PH33 6PH.
Alzheimer Scotland Highland Carer Services
The Branch Committee meets on the last Wednesday of every month (except July and December). For details of current times and meeting venue, please contact the Branch Secretary on 07901 974 719.
Autism Initiatives
The Autism Initiatives Highland One Stop Shop holds informal drop-in sessions on the second Monday of each month between 1pm and 3pm at the Kilmallie Community Centre, Station Road, Corpach, Fort William PH33 7JH.
If you'd like to come along and find out more about the service and the ways in which Autism Initiatives support autistic adults in the Highlands (and adults supporting autistic children) please contact jennifer.pacitti@aiscotland.org.uk.
Ballachulish Co-op
The nearest shop is the Co-op at Ballachulish. Open daily 07.00 - 22.00
Ballachulish Medical Practice
GP consultation by appointment
Current opening hours
M/Tu 08.30 -12.30 and 14.30 - 17.30
W 08.30 -12.30
Th/F 08.30 -12.30 and 14.30 - 16.30
Bins
Green (land fill waste) and blue (recycling) bins are uplifted on alternate Wednesdays. Visit The Highland Council website www.highland.gov.uk to download a "Bin Calendar" and also view details and costs for the uplift of "bulky" items.
Book Club (Mainly Fiction)
We're an informal, flexible group that meet approximately every six weeks at members' homes.
A new book is agreed by consensus at each meeting and published to the group, along with the location of the next meeting. Most of the discussion takes place in a WhatsApp group, but we also communicate the book and meeting dates/locations by email.
Books tend to be fiction, but the occasional non-fiction book does creep into the list.
Book Club (Non-Fiction)
We meet at book club members' homes once every six weeks to discuss a selected non-fiction book.
If you'd like to join, please email using the address below and we will contact you with details of the next meeting, and the book we are currently reading.
Bus (Ballachulish to Kinlochleven, Fort William)
Shiel Buses: route N44 Ballachulish to Kinlochleven or Fort William
Bus (Ballachulish to Inverness, Glasgow and Skye)
City Link: routes from Ballachulish to Inverness, Glasgow and Skye.
Bus (Oban, Fort William, via Ballachulish)
West Coast Motors: route 918 between Oban and Fort William, via Ballachulish
Care Lochaber
Community Car Scheme
With 2 days’ notice, you can ask for a car to take you (or a friend/neighbour) where you need to go if you can’t get there by public transport (eg medical or social appointments). This service costs min. £3 to max. £10 return, payable to the driver. Drivers get all out-of-pocket expenses paid.
The community car scheme is funded by the Highland Council and Lloyds/TSB Foundation for Scotland, The Robertson Trust and The Moffat Charitable Trust.
More volunteers are needed - If you are interested in volunteering please contact the Volunteer Development Officer email coordinator@carelochaber.org.
Chisholm's (Ballachulish)
Chuffy's Kitchen Thai Food
Chuffy's Kitchen offers vegetarian Thai food to pre-order and collect locally.
Please contact Andrea at andreamcnicholl2015@gmail.com for more details.
Church of Scotland Guild
Duror Guild meets in Duror Church Hall at 2.30pm on the second Tuesday of each month (from October to April).
We are a small and welcoming group of approx 12 members, who meet to enjoy talks and discussions, friendship and laughter, tea and biscuits - and sometimes cake.
Come and join us - all welcome, all ages, men and women, any denomination or none. Nobody will press you to go to church.
Citizens Advice Bureau
The Citizens Advice Bureau is a voluntary group based in Fort William. The office is open from 10-2 weekdays except Wednesday when it is open 3-6.
Dudley Road, Fort William PH33 6JB.
Services include free advice and help with filling out forms related to allowances. If you are unable to travel to Fort William, the CAB offers a free home service for this.
Crossroad Caring Scotland (Lochaber)
Services Offered : 24 Hour Care • Adult Care (18+) • Care for Children • Personal Care (on a contracted hours basis)
Care Offered : Cancer Care • Companionship • Dementia • Elderly Care • Food Preparation & Serving • High Dependency Care, two carers attending • Hospital Discharge • Learning Disability • Medication Assistance • Mental Health Condition • Palliative Care • Personal Hygiene Care • Physical Disability • Respite cover • Sensory Impairment • Shopping Service / Errands • Sit in Service
This is a charity funded through Social Work Department. Referral can be from the Social Work Dept., the GP or the carer. The service can be paid for out of the carer’s attendance allowance - fees guide : £13.50 to £15.00.
Crossroad Caring Scotland (Lochaber), Glenloy Street, Caol Shopping Centre, Caol, Fort William PH33 7DR
Dent 7
Dent 7 is a friendly, professional software consultancy business based in the Scottish Highlands working with clients across the UK.
Glencoe Dental Surgery
Glencoe Dental Surgery - dental services also available in Fort William and Oban
Highland Council Environmental Health
Home delivery - Morrisons
Both Tesco (Oban) and Morrisons (Fort William) provide an online ordering/ home delivery service.
Home delivery - Tesco
Both Tesco (Oban) and Morrisons (Fort William) provide an online ordering/ home delivery service.
Iain Stewart Fish
Pre-order and collect at the Community Centre car park. Currently this is a weekly service on a Friday and advance information is posted on the Duror and Kentallen Community Facebook page.
Letterfinlay Specialist Foods
Pre-order and collect at the Community Centre car park. Advance information is posted on the Duror and Kentallen Community Facebook page.
Lochaber Hope
Lochaber Hope offers Hope, we provide a service that supports Lochaber people to cope with a wide range of sensitive and personal issues such as: Abuse, Anxiety, Addictions, Bereavement, Bullying, Child Related Issues, Critical Incident Counselling, Debt, Depression, Eating Disorders, Self Confidence, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, (OCD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Relationship Issues, Sexual Issues, Sexuality, Stress.
Counselling Service: counselling is confidential and non judgemental. Qualified, Experienced Counsellors are available to work with all ages: daily including weekends and evenings. Counselling for Children and Young People.
Most of the time, life ticks along and we cope, but all too often this is NOT the case. Life is intense and often overwhelming, when depression or low self esteem kicks in issues appear insurmountable.
Lochaber Hope is for everyone; unemployed, employed, retired, people with a disability, a mental health need, in recovery from substance misuse or an addiction, skilled or unskilled, or anyone who has low confidence, low self esteem or feels isolated. Lochaber Hope will allow people to rebuild a sense of value and belonging to the community.
Lochaber ME/CFS Support Network
Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/M.E: having this illness, or caring for someone with it, can be a horribly isolating experience. But it doesn’t have to be.
Join Lochaber PVFS/CFS/M.E. Support Network - It’s free!
Lochabus Community Bus
The Lochabus Community Bus is available to hire for local community groups in South Lochaber wanting to get out and about.
Lochside (Ballachulish)
Mobile Library
This service visits every third Wednesday. Check www.highlifehighland.com (Route7) to find the dates. The library van calls at:
Community Centre 10.00 -10.15
Abhainn Cottages 10.20 -10.40
Opposite Duror School 10.45 -11.45
Creag Ghorm, Kentallen 11.50 - 12.00
Port Appin Surgery
GP consultation by appointment. Current opening hours
M/W/F 08.00 - 16.30
Tu/Th 08.00 - 17.30
Post Office
The nearest Post Office is inside Ballachulish Co-op.
Current Opening Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 09.00 - 17.30 BUT closed 12.30 - 13.30
Wednesday 09.00 -13.00
Saturday 09.00 - 12.30
Rachel Shepton
Chartered Physiotherapist. Clinic in Kentallen & Duror Community Centre, by appointment only.
Rag Bag
There is a Fabric Bank in the Community Centre car park. It accepts wearable clothing, paired shoes, handbags and belts. Put items in a tied bag. This raises money for the Community Centre and the Primary School.
Ramble and Natter Group
Fancy a walk but don't want to go on your own? Looking for some new local routes? Join our local Ramble and Natter WhatsApp group and let us know. It's a great opportunity to meet other people in the area and explore local paths.
Household Waste Recycling Site
Ben Nevis Industrial Estate, Fort William. Details of opening hours and list of materials accepted can be found at www.highland.gov.uk.
Restart Lochaber (second hand goods)
Restart Lochaber is a Community Interest Group based in Ben Nevis Industrial Estate. It accepts reusable items of furniture and other household items.
Roads - BEAR Scotland
General enquiries (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) 01738 44 8600
You can report defects via the report an issue page on the BEAR Scotland website or via the Traffic Scotland Customer Care Line 0800 028 1414.
Roads - Highland Council
Contact Highland Council Roads to report potholes, flooding, pavements issues etc.:
Mon - Fri 08.00 - 17.00 01349 88 6601
Out of Hours 01349 88 6690
Royal Bank of Scotland
Royal Bank of Scotland provides a mobile banking service which comes weekly to the Community Centre car park, every Tuesday from 10.00 - 10.15
Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)
To report environment incidents, call the 24 hours Pollution Hotline: 0800 80 70 60 or online at the SEPA website (www.sepa.org.uk) event reporting page.
Dumb Dumpers (fly tipping) reporting: 0300 777 22 92
Scottish Water
Scottish Water customer helpline - report a leak 0800 0778 778.
Short Mat Indoor Bowling Club
Thursday afternoons 2pm – 4pm (from early October until April with a break for Christmas / New Year) at Kentallen & Duror Community Centre.
New players are welcome at all times - no membership fee - pay and play only.
The club was started up in January 2004 with financial help from the local community council, the local church and the community centre. Its aim is to promote and encourage the game of bowls and social participation. Membership is open to all ages and abilities. New players are welcome at all times. There is no membership fee - pay and play only. There are 3 mats and bowls of varying sizes to suit all.
- Pay on arrival. (Currently £2 per 2 hour session payable on arrival)
- Play and teams determined by selection of coloured disc.
- Flat shoes (ie without heels) to be worn at all times
- Refreshments at half time
- Have fun & enjoy yourselves!
- Hall and equipment to be treated with respect at all times.
Social Work Department
Works closely with Care Lochaber, providing these services:
> Occupational Therapy to assess the patient’s needs for care in the home (grab rails/ramps etc.)
> Personal care/feeding/medication as required (up to three visits a day if necessary)
Referral can be from the hospital, GP, Crossroads or by self-referral. If you are over 65 your personal care needs are free. If you are under 65 you may be eligible for a disability living allowance. If, through being a carer, your earnings are restricted, you may be eligible for a Carer’s Allowance.
Thistle Taxi (Appin)
Village Lunch
12.30pm on second and fourth Thursday of each month (from October to March) in Kentallen & Duror Community Centre. We only ask for a donation, to continue provision of the lunches.
In 1990/91 Duror church undertook a Parish review and one of the findings was that people wanted somewhere to meet that was warm and friendly and they could have a chat and so the Soup Lunch was started by Mrs Billy Cameron.
The church is lucky to have a bequest which is used to fund the lunches, ie hire of hall, heating and the food. We now have a group of about 20 helpers who make the soup and fill the rolls on a rota basis. Volunteers come from all over the village and not just from the church. All newcomers are always welcome.
At Christmas we also do a Village Christmas Lunch. Again this is produced by the small army of volunteers with turkey and all the usual accompaniments - and then there are the puddings, with usually about 6 or 7 to choose from.
We only ask for a donation to the bequest fund, to continue provision of the lunches.
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Community CENTRE
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