Update – April 2022 Last time we posted were just about to slow down the internal repurposing work to allow for the road works to commence. Well at last its done – we had some delays from suppliers (which many people in many walks of life have been suffering from) but we now have theContinue reading “Progress”
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Progress report
It’s been a while since we posted – so here’s an update. Following a successful crowd funding round more institutional fund raising continued and we have raised from a variety of sources over £240k, in total the project needs about £300k and a lot of volunteer effort. having raised 80% of the funds required weContinue reading “Progress report”
Stocking Fillers for Christmas
Stuck for a present this Christmas – need to pop something in someones stocking? Well look no further ….. The TCT is very happy to be offering An Old Trossachs School Mug @ £5 per mug An Old Trossachs School Mug complete with all the ingredients for a luxury hot chocolate (hot chocolate, marshmallows and chocolate drops)Continue reading “Stocking Fillers for Christmas”
Thank you for your support
The active phase of our crowd funding programme drew to a close yesterday and we just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who donated and shared the links with their family, friends and network. As well as pledges we can add to the pot some cheques which came in and the HMRCContinue reading “Thank you for your support”
Message from the Squirrels
“Those humans got the date wrong, the Crowdfunder is closing on Wednesday at 2:00pm so there is still time to donate! at https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/the-old-trossachs-school a So Go on Make my day!”
COUNTDOWN!
Our crowd funder campaign ends at 14:00hrs or 2pm British Summer Time tomorrow (Tuesday) We are tantalising close to achieving our revised goal of £10,000: With cheques in, due to be banked, and Gift Aid we currently have a total of £9773, just £227 short. Can you help us get across the line? Please try. WeContinue reading “COUNTDOWN!”
2 days to go: natural neighbours (4)
Our story would not be complete without an appearance from the “Monarch of the Glen” so here he is: The primeval roar of the stags echoes down the glen and over the village and the school in October and is a right of passage when people move to the Trossachs , unless they decide toContinue reading “2 days to go: natural neighbours (4)”
Why (4) – Heritage
Yesterday we caught up with the team who are researching material for our heritage centre about Education in the Trossachs “old style” Ordnance Survey, 1st edition, 1859-64. © CC BY 4.0 (NLS) Our plans for the Old School include a heritage centre with audio-visual displays describing some of the rich history and culture of the area. Naturally,Continue reading “Why (4) – Heritage”
Don’t forget – 6 days left
There are 6 days left go our crowdfunding campaign to run so it is time to remind you of one of our super rewards that you can still take book: The Trossachs is a gem of a place for family cycling – miles and miles of off road tracks including the Sustrans Lochs and Glens (NCN7) Way. SafeContinue reading “Don’t forget – 6 days left”
Playtime
Do you remember the playground. Running around released from your lessons – kicking off the traces, blowing off steam. We are determined to celebrate “playtime” at the Old Trossachs School. There is only one week to run on our crowdfund campaign so please help us now by donating and sharing at https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/the-old-trossachs-school
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