Santa’s Christmas Raffle

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PRESS RELEASE

ESTATE GIVES PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF BUILDING TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

The Old Mission Hall in Leurbost has been sold by Soval Estate and all the proceeds,
amounting to over £30000, have been divided between Lochs Free Church and North
Lochs Community Association. Richard Kershaw, the owner of Soval, said “the Mission
Hall had ceased to be used and, while it was owned by the Estate, it seemed much more
appropriate that the capital produced from the sale should go back to both the church and
the local community. I am delighted that this will be put to good use within the local area’’
Soval Estate has been in the same family for three generations and employs up to ten
people during the summer months with five full time jobs. Soval Lodge was totally
redeveloped eleven years ago enabling bookings to be built up to where it is now let to
parties on a full board and lodging basis thus making a valuable contribution to the local
economy.
Murdo Macleod, Session Clerk of Lochs Free Church, said “this generous contribution is a
significant boost which will go a long way towards strengthening and sustaining the work of
the church in this community into the future. As proprietors of Soval, Richard and Marie
Kershaw have long demonstrated their support to the local community and this gesture is
a very tangible expression of that support for which we as a congregation are extremely
grateful.’’
Iain Macaskill, Chairperson of the North Lochs Community Association, said “following a
very trying seventeen months for the local community, NLCA is once again grateful to
Richard and Marie of Soval for maintaining their support for North Lochs Community
Centre by making a substantial donation towards our running costs. This will enable us to
continue to provide a space which people of all ages can utilise.’’

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Left to Right
Iain Macaskill – Chairperson of North Lochs Community Association. Marie Kershaw –
Soval Estate Owner. Rev Calum Iain Macleod – Minister of Lochs Free Church. Richard
Kershaw – Soval Estate Owner. Robert Macdonald – Lochs Free Church Congregational
Treasurer.

Due to an increase of Covid-19 cases in North Lochs, we have decided to cancel the 5K event this Saturday to help prevent further spread at what would have been our first community event.

A refund will be issued to those who bought tickets.  We ask for your patience as it may take 5-10 working days to process.

Covid may have stopped us in our tracks for Saturday, but please continue with the village walks this lovely week and send us your pictures for when it feels safer to be together.

Well done to our raffle winners!

1st place:  Eilidh Macinnes, Crossbost

2nd Place:  Annabel Mackay, Leurbost

Runners Up Easter Bags:

Marion Wilson

Duncan N Macleod

Mary B Coull

Karen Lonie

Cathy Macleod

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RAFFLE HAS NOW CLOSED.  THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PURCHASED TICKETS.

WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT 4PM ON SATURDAY 3RD APRIL ON FACEBOOK LIVE

https://www.facebook.com/NorthLochsCommunityAssociation

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With Easter Sunday just around the corner the Community Association have put together two fabulous hampers as a fundraiser.  Spring may not be in the air quite yet but these hampers will be just the ticket to raise your spirits!

1^stprize hamper: Contains a £50 voucher for Maybury Gardens, a wealth of ishga products, delicious goodies from the Good Food Boutique, Tropic skincare, fizz and a whole host of other treats.

2^ndprize hamper: A £25 Lifestyle voucher which can be redeemed in many places, ishga products, more delicious treats from the Good Food Boutique, Tropic skincare and lots of other lovely things!

Tickets are priced at £5 and you can purchase as many tickets as you want. Please note if you are purchasing on behalf of someone else to add their name and telephone number into the notes field at the checkout section.

See link below to purchase tickets:

www.northlochs.co.uk/product/easterhamper

Our Hall might not be open just yet but your continued support through this fundraiser would be greatly appreciated.  The winners will be announced on Saturday the^3rd of April  on our Facebook page – further details to follow.

A special thank you to @ishgaskincare @Goodfood Boutique and @Lindsey MacKenzie (Tropic by Lindsey) for their generosity.

Congratulations to Iona Grace Mackenzie, Leurbost, who won a bag of goodies for her Mammy, Diane. Joan Ann Smith had the very difficult task of picking a winner and although every entry was worthy of a prizewe’re all sure you’ll agree Iona’s picture has star quality! Thanks to everyone who took part and we hope everyone has a lovely, relaxed day and that all the Mammy’s get a long lie! Special thanks to Lindsey Mackenzie for Tropic goodies and to ishga Skin Care for their generosity.

2020 was some year for all the Mammy’s in North Lochs! And the start of 2021 has been equally tough. But good times are coming! We’d like our lovely little young people to get creative and post their pictures of their amazing Mammys! The winning picture will receive a lovely hamper of goodies for their Mammy.