In an age of savage financial cut-backs, the University of Kilchoan has just been handed a huge accolade - a doubling of its grant to support its work in West Ardnamurchan.
Pat Glenday, the University's Vice Principal, said, "I submitted a similar bid to Highland Council last year, and we were given £1,500. This year we've been allocated £3,000. It's this money that lets me cut the cost of courses like keeping hens, bike maintenance, beekeeping, and street dance. The fact that I've secured a bit more this year should let me bring in top tutors from within and outside the area, as well as hopefully allowing me to do something about helping out with childcare for parents who want to attend the classes."
Pat's success has largely come from tailoring courses to the needs of the wider community, and through her efforts to consult with her potential students before arranging courses. She is hoping to distribute a flyer round all the houses in the local area in early August detailing courses that are scheduled, and asking for more ideas.
Asked about her new Mini Cooper, Pat commented, "New? I've only had it a few days and it's already pretty battered! A lamb took a dislike to it and put three dents in the driver's door. Perhaps it was something to do with our recent butchery course."
Contact Pat here.
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