As we approach the most wonderful time of the year, we wanted to take a moment to share some important updates with you. Cafe Closure for the Festive Period: We will be closing the cafe after service on the 21st December 2023. This allows time for our amazing team of volunteers to rest, re-group and […]
On behalf of Health & Social Care Moray, please see their book below. This is free to all residents with lots of great info and contacts to keep people safe and well throughout the winter. “The Community Wellbeing and DevelopmentTeam are dedicated to supporting older peopleto live an active, healthy life they choose inMoray.We want […]
REAP was successful in securing funding from the Moray Local Action Fund to provide targeted energy saving support for extremely vulnerable households in Moray, including those with long term health condition, struggling with daily living and mobility, those that have been discharged from hospitals, and young people who are leaving care. This support is open […]
Portgordon Community Trust, who are a registered Charity (ref no SC040805), are delightedto announce that the Lord-Lieutenant of Banffshire, Mr Andrew Simpson, has beenappointed as our new Patron. Mr Simpson was appointed Lord-Lieutenant of Banffshire in 2019, succeeding the previousLord-Lieutenant, Mrs Claire Russell CVO following her retirement. Mrs Russell was thePatron of Portgordon Community Harbour […]
In September 2023 Portgordon Community Trust Ltd started the process of recruiting a Consultant to carry out an updated feasibility study, business plan and options appraisal on the future of the harbour. Tender documents were issued to a number of Consultants on 26 September, with a tender submission date of 23 October. Tenders will then […]
UPDATE – Heating is in!! We are happy to say, that thanks to the amazing collaborative efforts from Clancool Refrigeration, Andrew Murray Electricians, KT Joinery and our amazing funders, Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) and Local Energy Scotland, the heating system is now installed and working. All involved have been amazing to […]
Portgordon Community Trust are delighted to announce that they will be hosting an Open Day on Saturday 30th September 2023 between 1pm and 4pm. Attendees are invited to pop into any of our facilities at any time between 1pm and 4pm to see and hear about all the improvements being made in the community over […]
Just wanted to do a wee update on what’s been going on behind the scenes as we prepare to open our community cafe! As you will appreciate, there has been a lot of work as we focus on: We are also awaiting the completion certificate to be able to open the space to the public. […]
Hosted by Vattenfall, there are a number of public exhibitions being held to present the final plans proposed for the consented windfarm redesign of the 16-turbine proposal which will be located 6km north of Keith and 7km south of Buckie. The events will provide a variety of information as well as the opportunity to talk […]
There are two properties being advertised with business potential in Portgordon! Please see the links below for: 1 Gordon Square – Former Library/ Community Facility file149976.pdf (moray.gov.uk) and Plot of land at the historic Gollachy Ice House Land for sale in Gordon Street, Buckie AB56 – Zoopla
Grissan Portside Ltd. are undertaking works on the beach at Portgordon/Tannachy Sands to install a Long Sea Outfall during April, May and June. The works will take Approx 6-8 weeks and may finish sooner but this is heavily dependent on weather and sea conditions. The works have been licenced by Marine Scotland under the Marine […]
Supported by the National Lottery Community Fund – Cost of Living and partnered by local charities, we are opening our warm hub again to offer free activities and drop in for families with children to connect, have fun and a bite to eat. We will also be on hand to offer advice and sign posting […]
The cost of living is rising, and many of us will face hardship’s.We know from our work during the COVID pandemic, that there are households in our community which will find the coming months challenging. The Portgordon Community Trust, in partnership with The National Lottery Fund – Cost of Living Support , have allocated funds […]
Progress Report: Contract Programme 1 We are pleased to provide you with an update on the progress of Contract Programme 1, which is scheduled to be completed on Wednesday, June 28th. We value transparency and aim to keep the public informed about the project’s status. These works have been commissioned by Strutt & Parker, current […]
I have an incredible story to share with all of you today! Meet two extraordinary individuals, both hailing from our beloved Portgordon. They grew up together, attended the local school just after the war, and have recently had the most emotional reunion after an astonishing 70 years! 🏡 Let’s turn back the clock to the […]
We are thrilled to share some fantastic news regarding the progress of our community hub project. After months of hard work, we are delighted to announce that the wind and watertight works for our community hub have been carried out! We are just waiting on our completion certificate and then we will be forging forward […]
One of the aspirations from the Planning for Real 2017, was to upgrade all the electrics in the Village Hall, which has years of old wiring, inefficient and costly heating and old lighting. This work is currently under way, with the aim to be completed by the end of May! This has been funded by […]
We are happy to share the local businesses and groups that are local to Portgordon. All we ask is for a £20 donation to support the communications in Portgordon: Please get in touch with Michelle Good on 07399 031253 or email michelle.good@portgordon-ct.org All we need is a narrative, contact details, logo and any photos you […]
At the end of March tsiMoray held their annual conference for community organisations and the public to come together for sharing thoughts around community-led development in Moray.
The building has benefitted from new roofs, some reconfiguration of the ground floor and new toilets. This has thrown up some real challenges, but overcome by good partnership working, flexibility and a solution orientated approach by all.
