A week that’s had it all: Caribbean-blue beaches, a memorable community day out on the Sheerwater thanks to Arisaig Marine Ltd, and real momentum behind the scenes at ACT. A lot achieved and even more to look forward to.
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ACT Diary: 26th April 2026
What a difference a week makes. The weather has been so warm that the seals basking at the skerries had their sunglasses on and were liberally applying sun cream. Arisaig’s beaches have been shimmering in the sun, looking distinctly Caribbean. Accompanied by breathtaking sunsets and sunrises, there is nowhere better in the world.
The major highlight of the week was a community day out on the Sheerwater, hosted by Arisaig Marine (thanks Catherine!). Ashley, Rachel, Ronnie and Duncan were on top form and the boat was packed. Everyone needs to go for a trip in the Sheerwater, it is THE best day out. What a treat to enjoy a flat calm sail to Eigg and Muck with the vistas of Ardnamurchan, Skye and the inner and outer Hebrides to marvel at. The sea was crystal clear and lured Jill and I for a swim at Eigg. Arriving at Muck, Ashley was determined to get in, so on with the wet, sandy cozies again. Yeech. As the 3 women eased themselves gently into the water, with Cassie looking on, Bob decided to strip off to his pants and jump straight in off the pier! Definitely a prize to him for that, wow, it was cold! It was such a great day and everyone had a fabulous time.
We have been planning of the Nature restoration project and wandered round the Playpark and orchard with Pam, Alan and Zoe. Alan, our resident botanist of some repute, has been curating Larachmore Gardens for decades, and I’ve just discovered Ali is a local ecologist and happy to help. A meeting is arranged for Tuesday at 6pm in the Land, Sea and Islands Centre – hoping for a good turnout of people interested in helping design and plant pollinator friendly plants around the village.
Work on Bills Shed continues and whew, the new door is in, it took 4 able bodied men to squeeze it into the space and it just fitted and no more.
It’s been very quiet at the Land, Sea and Islands Centre but thanks to the dedicated band of volunteers, it is open and welcoming visitors. Do pop in and have a look at the great new collection of books, cards and stock Diane is trialing. We are hoping to ramp up publicity. Sarah has been working hard on the plan and Mungo has finished working on a brand new logo for ACT, which you can all see for yourselves.
We had a packed agenda at the board meeting this week talking about things ranging from Housing, Playpark zip slide, Grants, Finance, Museum exhibitions, repairs and maintenance, improving Donations, Nature project, community resilience and my personal favourite – Articles of Association. Sarah presented a plan for Marketing, which was brilliant!
Next week we are interviewing for the business Development manager and have a few great applications. I can’t wait to get someone in post! It is all go at the Trust.
And, as ever … Please volunteer!
If you haven’t done so yet, join the Volunteers WhatsApp Group, drop us an email, or if you prefer the old-skool approach – have a chat with one of the Directors. Zoe can add your name to the list; just email info@arisaigcommunitytrust.org.uk.
See you all on Tuesday at 6pm?
Cheers,
Anne