The Friends of Rosehall Church sponsored walk

The Friends of Rosehall Church of Scotland, having decided to postpone their biennial sale, were looking for other fund-raising ideas and came up with the plan to run a sponsored walk. The weather was fine on Saturday 2nd October, the day set for the 4 mile walk from Achness Hotel to Keeper’s Cottage, Glencassley or an 8 mile walk for those who wished to do the return journey. Ten people, including our oldest resident, Charlie Byron (90) and Gladys McCulloch, still recovering from a stroke, walked the 4 miles, to be welcomed by Paula White, who provided soup, sandwiches, cake and coffee for everyone outside her home. The Friends are very grateful to Anne Snody, Annette Smith and Colin Gilmour for providing transport for those needing lifts back to the hotel and to the walkers and sponsors. Everyone enjoyed the day, while raising a grand total of just over £900.

Another idea was to run a weekly local history exhibition in the church every Tuesday while the Post Office van was parked outside. This was enjoyed by the people who came and brought new people into the church. Donations for the exhibition amounted to £37.