News from the village of Ardentinny, Argyll, Scotland.
Out of a certified Voter’s Roll of 160, which includes residents who elected not to appear on the public register, 112 surveys have been returned.
Votes in favour of a community purchase = 85
Votes against a community purchase = 23
‘Don’t know’ = 3
Abstention = 1
www.GlenfinartGarden.org, the new Glenfinart Walled Garden website is currently under construction. Please see below for the latest project information.
Ardentinny Community Trust meeting minutes of 25 July, 2010. A copy has also been posted on the village notice board.
Some 30+ villagers attended the Ardentinny Community Trust EGM today at Glenfinart Hall. Our full report is to follow.
Given the overwhelming village support for the community purchase of Glenfinart Walled Garden, the Community Council, in conjunction with the Forestry Commission, instructed the District Valuer to value the property. A Valuation of £10.000 was received on the 29th June, 2010.
As the Community Council is not empowered to raise funds, it has been necessary to revive Ardentinny Community Trust in order to access grant funding for the purchase, fund-raising, renovation and future management of this community project. Previous membership has now lapsed but it is hoped that residents might consider becoming members and helping the community take this exciting project forward. The revived Trust is holding an EGM at 2.30pm on Sunday 25th July at Glenfinart Hall, Ardentinny to which all are welcome.
Further information on the Community Survey results are available here.
A fascinating historical map from 1882 showing the walled garden can be viewed here.