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Rural Answers
One of our key aims is to help knowledge and good practice sharing around the country. Our online community numbers a good many local activitists, voluntary sector workers, rural development specialists, agency representatives and government employees so this is your opportunity to have your burning questions answered...
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| 18 Nov 08 |
A large kidney shaped pond is going free to a good home - but uplift must be arranged. |
1 | 24 |
| 28 Oct 08 |
I'm trying to source free driving lessons for rural young folk. |
1 | 145 |
| 17 Oct 08 |
We are looking to develop a sustainable development plan on Knoydart and we are wondering whether there are any groups out there who have already produced one for their community and if they have any tips for developing one
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3 | 245 |
| 9 Oct 08 |
We're exploring the possibility of getting a green cone for composting food waste at the office. Does anyone have any advice or suggestions? |
4 | 277 |
| 7 Oct 08 |
Purchase of land |
234 | |
| 7 Oct 08 |
Dispute over stronger fence for cattle |
2 | 249 |
| 7 Oct 08 |
Working in partnership with farmer looking to diversify |
142 | |
| 16 Sep 08 |
Request for information on setting up a local newsletter. |
3 | 297 |
| 5 Sep 08 |
Rising food and fuel prices are affecting many people. Has organic and ethical food been affected by the credit crunch? Are you changing the way you shop? |
1 | 289 |
| 26 Aug 08 |
I live in an ex-mining village which has a fantastic (hidden) history. A lot of houses are being built but not sold. The only hotel is up for auction and I beleive that this hotel could be a nucleus for regeneration. |
2 | 406 |
| 18 Aug 08 |
Looking for suppliers of stage curtains in Dundee/Angus area. |
405 | |
| 1 Aug 08 |
Boundary fence issues. |
12 | 835 |
| 15 Jul 08 |
Does anybody have experience of trying to improve mobile reception in a rural area – particularly an area surrounded by hills? |
5 | 979 |
| 11 Jun 08 |
We've been getting a lot of comment recently about the reintroduction of once native mammals to Scotland, such as the wolf and the beaver. What do you think? |
3 | 829 |
| 5 Jun 08 |
What's the best midge repelling lotion, potion or device? |
12 | 1059 |
| 28 May 08 |
what type of funding should we seek to set up a community bakery? |
3 | 816 |
| 23 May 08 |
Why do rural (low speed) broadband users pay the same as urban (high speed) broadband users? |
7 | 661 |
| 13 May 08 |
What do tourists at a remote attraction want to buy? 'Tat' or quality? |
4 | 794 |
| 30 Apr 08 |
2 Amplifiers/Speakers |
1 | 559 |
| 30 Apr 08 |
Is there a Burns' Corridor programme for the Homecoming? |
3 | 573 |
| 28 Apr 08 |
Does anyone have a group/network of people who would be intersted in participating in a focus group on Rural Poverty as part of the Scottish Government consultation on Poverty, Inequality and Deprivation? |
1 | 589 |
| 24 Apr 08 |
Do need someone to come and help you this summer? |
1 | 482 |
| 22 Feb 08 |
Community Publication/Rural Publication Awards for Excellence or something of the sort... |
700 | |
| 18 Jan 08 |
Need help to contact all rural businesses from Public Houses, Hotels, Restaurants and licenced shops to help save rural businesses. |
1 | 930 |
| 18 Jan 08 |
Many thanks for the responses I received to my request for help with this project. I'm delighted to say that I have arranged to meet a group next week. |
801 | |
| 10 Jan 08 |
What additional costs are associated with living in a rural area? Can you help answer this? |
762 | |
| 13 Dec 07 |
We want to find out if anyone has experience of trying to attract GPs to the Highlands. |
3 | 652 |
| 20 Nov 07 |
I was wondering if other Rural Gateway members would be kind enough to help me by completing a short online survey for my BSc(Hons) Sustainabale Rural Development research project. |
1 | 898 |
| 29 Oct 07 |
How have rural communities along A class straight roads worked succcessfully to slow traffic? |
2 | 1153 |
| 7 Aug 07 |
I'm looking for contact details for voluntary groups in the Moray area and beyond |
3 | 1294 |
| 17 Jul 07 |
localmouth is where you can find your local community online. Find out more... |
1096 | |
| 5 Jul 07 |
Stock deaths due to poor maintenance by Network Rail of their fences adjoining our farm |
1 | 1112 |
| 4 Jul 07 |
Murroes Community Hall have been in touch. They have several wooden benches which are free to uplift from the Hall. |
923 | |
| 6 Jun 07 |
Looking for people who have moved to NE Scotland within the last five years and started a business |
902 | |
| 29 May 07 |
Best Electricity Provider |
2 | 1176 |
| 7 May 07 |
Our new neighbour replaced our boundary fence which was stock proof, with a post and rail fence and has changed her mind about making it stock proof as promised. We have a covenent on our deeds stating we are responsible for maintaining a good and sufficient fence. Can we enforce her to make it stock proof as she has dogs and horses and dogs can just run under it? |
1 | 1409 |
| 1 May 07 |
William Henderson has been in touch to ask the following: what treatments are done to control dust on gravel roads? |
2 | 1068 |
| 30 Mar 07 |
I am seeking information from anyone how how best to manage and lead a dispersed workforce |
1 | 1219 |
| 23 Mar 07 |
What organisations might provide funding for a new build B & B business that caters for the disabled?
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1 | 964 |
| 22 Mar 07 |
No help with travel costs to Dentists! |
1 | 1206 |
| 9 Mar 07 |
How often can a housing developer keep coming back after losing two previous planning inquiries to build in the Green belt? |
851 | |
| 22 Feb 07 |
Without transcripts each day of the inquiry, the campaign groups are struggling to keep abreast of unfolding events. Being a large company the applicants SSE can afford to have someone there each day. We can't. Can you help? |
1 | 958 |
| 6 Feb 07 |
Social Enterprise project needs members to establish Community Interest Company or Co-op. |
988 | |
| 6 Feb 07 |
Local group wanted to help new Social Enterprise project cater at Parents Like Us? |
1041 | |
| 31 Jan 07 |
When the hospital is 170 mile round trip and the specialist hospital necessitats a 3 hour each way drive , what help is there for rural dwellers? |
3 | 1405 |
| 13 Jan 07 |
I am doing a study on the impact of leisure facilities in rural areas, to find out what impact they have on local communities, good or bad. Im trying to establish the link between community and the issues of amenity, if any. |
1 | 1406 |
| 19 Dec 06 |
I am looking for local residents of the Highlands to fill out a questionnaire to help me with my dissertation. |
2 | 2214 |
| 7 Dec 06 |
With tax on fuel rising again, there seems to awareness by the governments, let alone interest in the fact that those of us who live in rural areas will be futher excluded from all services. |
1 | 2242 |
| 27 Nov 06 |
Looking for information about any 'new' village hall that has had to close because of lack of income. |
3 | 4273 |
| 15 Nov 06 |
looking for other groups/individuals trying to set up sustainable community |
2759 |