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15 December 2024CHRISTMAS EVE COMMUNITY SINGING AT FORTROSE CATHEDRAL!
Come and join us at FORTROSE CATHEDRAL at 6.30pm on Christmas Eve, 24th December, for the annual community singing of carols and Christmas songs.
We are hoping Santa might drop in to say hello before he sets off on his worldwide journey!
Remember to dress for the weather, bring a torch - and if you need to warm up afterwards, try the Anderson's mulled wine.
Don't forget to bring some change with you - we'll be collecting for local projects and good causes, including Shopmobility.
Song sheets will be available as usual at the gate on the night, but you might like to access the words via your phone - easier to see in the dark and saves on paper! The QR code will be on display by the gate, or (if you are worried about getting a signal) scan it here and screenshot the lyrics to have on your phone.
30 November 2024Christmas is Coming!
Christmas is coming - and a big THANK YOU to the team who have put up our tree in Cathedral Square. Once again, FRCC would like to thank MARY GALLOWAY for kindly donating this magnificent fir, and to David Grigor, David Guthrie and Bob Latimer for making it all happen.
Refreshing the lamp-post lights in both villages is an on-going project. An unexpected hiccup this year was a technical one - new lights would not have been compatible with the old sockets on many of our street lights and to replace them costs money. FRCC is therefore very grateful to THE PAT MUNRO FOUNDATION who donated £1000 to cover conversion work, which will start to bear fruit over the next few years. We have purchased four new "snowflake" lights which you can see in Cathedral Square and in Rosemarkie and we will definitely have a few more new ones for next year. In the meantime, see you on Christmas Eve for Carols and Christmas Songs at the Cathedral!
26 October 2024Looking for a perfect Christmas present?
Looking for the perfect Christmas present?
Look no further!
The late Elizabeth Sutherland and local artist Rachel Bevan Baker produced this beautiful book, "Highland Cathedral - the rise and fall of the Great Kirk of Ross."
The story features Finn who has lived in and around Fortrose Cathedral for over 700 years. Through Finn's eyes, the rise (and ruin) of our ancient kirk comes alive.
It's a great book for ALL ages - especially those that know and love Fortrose. Proceeds go towards Community Council funds and so are used to support local projects.
It's £11.99 and if you would like to buy a copy, please email the FRCC (fortroseandrosemarkie@gmail.com) and we will arrange delivery to your door!
15 October 2024DROPPED KERB CONSULTATION
GETTING AROUND IN A WHEELCHAIR, MOBILITY SCOOTER OR WITH A PRAM, PUSHCHAIR OR BABY BUGGY CAN BE TRICKY.
One of our local Ward Councillors, Morven-May MacCallum is investigating whether it's possible to have more "dropped kerbs" to make crossing the road and getting onto pavements easier.
She is keen to hear where the priority locations are in Fortrose and Rosemarkie. If you have a view, please email us and we shall pass your suggestions on to her.
15 October 2024MERCAT CROSS FUTURE?
As you will know, what remained of Fortrose's old Mercat Cross was sadly damaged in May this year. Fortrose and Rosemarkie Community Council is working with The Highland Council and Historic Environment Scotland to repair and possibly restore the Cross, but this is likely to take some time.
In the meantime, we are keen to hear views on possibly relocating the Cross.
The current site, on the junction of Fortrose High Street and Academy Street leaves it vulnerable to traffic damage. Alternative locations that have been suggested so far include in Cathedral Square, in the grounds of the Cathedral itself (likely to have been the original location) or in the grounds of the Academy.
We are would like to hear your views.
07 October 2024VOLUNTEERS FOR CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES WANTED!
We know it is only October, but Fortrose and Rosemarkie Community Council members' minds are turning towards Christmas planning....
Each year, we need volunteers to put up our Christmas Tree in Cathedral Square and put lamp-post lights up in both villages. If you think you could spare some time at the end of November/beginning of December, let us known. Many hands make the job much easier.
We are also starting to plan our traditional CHRISTMAS CAROLS AT THE CATHEDRAL on Christmas Eve and are looking for volunteers to join the steering group and/or help on the night. Do get in touch if you'd like to get involved in this much-loved event.
