Tayvallich Initiative seeks to appoint community ranger
Tayvallich Community Hall was abuzz with friendly chat and fizzing with ideas on Saturday 13 April as villagers turned out for a fundraising lunch for Tayvallich Initiative (TI), writes Ewan Halley.
TI was set up 18 months ago to protect and enhance Tayvallich and the surrounding area, including plans for housing for affordable rent and nature regeneration on community-owned land.
The focus for the lunch was the TI Land Working Group, and in particular a budding growing scheme.
There was a seed and plant swap, which had villagers’ green fingers flexing in anticipation of the new growing season.
Cultural and natural heritage is also an important part of the organisation.
A display of photographs of old Tayvallich was a popular talking point, prompting ideas for exploring the social history of the village.
Heart of Argyll Wildlife supported the event with some craft activities, including dragonfly making from twigs and colourful pipe cleaners.
Martin Mellor, TI Chair, announced that the organisation has been awarded a five-figure grant from the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation for an Access and Inclusion Project to engage the communities within and around Tayvallich in improving access to community-owned land and increasing understanding of the land and its habitats.
This award includes funding for a part-time community ranger to strengthen connections between the community and community-owned land, encompassing its natural and cultural heritage, with a particular emphasis on people who are experiencing barriers to becoming involved. Applications for the position close on April 24.
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