What's On ?

FORESHORE CLEAN UP

Rubha Phoil, Armadale Ferry

KEG will be carrying out a Clean Up of the Foreshore around Rubha Phoil at Armadale Ferry on the Isle of Skye on Saturday, 5th May 2012 from 1100hrs.

Meet at the Car Park behind the Ragamuffin Shop and bring Waterproofs, Stout Footwear (Wellies recommended!) and a Packed Lunch.

KEG will supply Litter Pickers, Bin Bags, Gloves and Hi-Viz Tabards plus light refreshments.

This Project is being carried out in association with the Keep Scotland Beatiful campaign and the Skye Permaculture Centre based at Rubha Phoil.

Please park cars tidily, so as to leave Shop Access in the Car Park by the Bus Stop.

For further information contact Alasdair or Flora on (01599) 534522

British Divers Marine Life Rescue are holding a Marine Mammal Medic Course at Kyleakin Village Hall on Sunday, 4th March 2012.

You don't need to be a Diver to undertake the Course, but you do require a Wetsuit, Survival Suit or Dry Suit and be 16yrs or older.  

The Course costs £90: the morning is taken up with Lectures on Whales, Dolphins and Seals and after Lunch (not supplied) the Course moves down to the Foreshore for the  hands-on part involving the safe handling of stranded cetaceans, using the life-size mannekins of Whale, Seal and a Dolphin.

For further information and to book a place contact www.bdmlr.org.uk or Tel. 01825 765546 and ask for Julia.