Skye Climate Action

SCA Electrical Amnesty - domestic appliance recycling
2024-10-30 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-11-27 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-12-18 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Kyleakin Community Hall, Kyleakin Community Hall, IV41 8PQ, United Kingdom
Drop off your unwanted domestic electrical appliances – large or small, anything with a plug or battery – at Kyleakin Community Hall between 11 am and 1 pm.
PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF ITEMS OUTWITH THESE TIMES.
Items will be collected by ILM Highland and either fully recycled or selected for reuse. Items suitable for reuse are removed from the waste stream and taken to their Reuse Workshop to undergo a thorough testing, cleaning and refurbishment process, including PAT testing, ready for sale.
Some items are kept for repair and re-use on Skye.
New – Additional Electrical Recycling option!
Very happy to announce that we now have a ‘small electricals’ Bring Bank Bin located in Kyleakin car park, next to the clothing recycling container. Bright pink and hard to miss, this is available 24 hrs and anything with a plug, battery or cable can be recycled!
PLEASE NOTE:
– Recycle batteries, vapes and lightbulbs separately.
– If the bin is full or your item is too large for the container opening, do not leave items next to the bin. Instead, meet the ILM Highland van at one of the monthly drop off sessions at Kyleakin Community Hall.

SCCAN : responding to climate defeatism (online)
2024-11-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Meeting
How do you respond to your own internal dialogue or statements from other people saying “It’s too late, so what’s the point?”.
This one hour session will look at some strategies for responding to attitudes of defeatism and hopelessness that can be obstacles to action on climate change. Book here.

Stop Climate Chaos / SCCAN event: What's Next for Climate Action in Scotland? Online
2024-11-05 12:00 - 13:00
What’s Next for Climate Action in Scotland? Get up to date with the latest developments and upcoming campaigns.

War on Want: Securing justice at COP29 and beyond - online
2024-11-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual Meeting
“Justice won’t be handed down to us by world leaders or corporations. It’s up to us to build a future that works for all of us.” With speakers involved with the international justice movement, Palestine and the Biodiversity and Climate summits.
Register here.

ReRoot film club : Until the end of the World
2024-11-08 18:00 - 20:30 | Skye Bridge Studios, Main Street, Kyle of Lochalsh,, IV40 8DA, United Kingdom
ReRoot is partnering with ClimavoreCIC to show the fish farming documentary Until the end of the World at the Skye Bridge Studios 123 in Kyle.
This is free to attend, but please register here as seats are limited. Doors are open from 5.30pm with nibbles available. The film will screen at about 6.15pm followed by discussion with viewers and ReRoot Climavore, and Highland Community Waste Programme. Book here.
Until the end of the World was released in February this year. It investigates fish farming across three continents, meeting local communities fighting against the expansion of fish farms.
Aquaculture is the fastest growing food industry in the world. It aspires to be a sustainable solution to feed a growing global population. Although not featured in this documentary, aquaculture is also growing in Scotland – and around Skye – providing ‘valuable jobs and income for the Scottish economy’.
What relevance does the film have for our situation? We hope to have people with a range of perspectives taking part in the discussion, so come along and join in.

SCCAN Networking & Befriending Rooms (online)
2024-11-11 12:00 - 13:00
SCCAN Networking & Befriending Rooms
A new networking event format where you can join different rooms to talk about topics and themes that interest, concern or excite you the most about community climate action and climate justice.

Rally at Edinburgh Court of Session to support the Stop Rosebank oil field court hearing
2024-11-12 08:00 - 09:00
At the Court of Session, Parliament Square, Edinburgh
The first day of the court hearing against the Rosebank oil field starts with a rally to show support in this landmark fight between oil and gas industry profits and a liveable future for all.
From the 12-15th November, the campaign will be up against Rosebank owners Equinor and Ithaca to prove that the approval of Rosebank in September 2023 was unlawful. More information at #StopRosebank Court Case Rally.

Trees and shelterbelts for Crofters and Growers: free course
2024-11-12 13:30 - 15:00, 2024-11-13 19:00 - 20:30
With Phil Knott at UHI, Broadford Centre. Booking essential: phil@broadfordandstrath.org

Climate 4 Change Conversation: open to all (Online)
2024-11-13 09:30 - 11:30
Climate 4 Change Conversation: open to all Online
Are you concerned about climate change but not sure how urgent it is and how you can make a difference? Join in for a friendly, facilitated discussion to explore these questions in a short one-off session.

Lochaber Event - Community Shops
2024-11-14 14:00 - 15:30
at Mallaig Community Hub & Shop
Mhairi Tordoff, Highlands & islands Climate Hub’s Community Development Officer for Lochaber, says
“This gathering is going to be a dive into the world of community shops, so join us to learn more about the “behind the scenes” of Mallaig’s journey to setting up their new space. Their community shop features zero-waste shopping, local suppliers, and a place for locals to gather. With big plans for their future, I’m sure you’ll leave feeling inspired. There will be a chance to share your own experiences with community shops, catch up with other members and enjoy a free tasty lunch from local business Bloom & Graze.”
Sign up here.

Global Day of Action for Climate Justice during COP29
2024-11-16
Saturday 16th November.
As world leaders gather for the UN’s annual climate negotiations at COP29, thousands of people will take to the streets worldwide for a Global Day of Action to demand climate justice, including ending fossil fuels, paying up for climate breakdown and upholding human rights. Click here for more info.

Boosting biodiversity with trees and shrubs: free course
2024-11-19 13:30 - 15:00, 2024-11-20 19:00 - 20:30

Stop Climate Chaos / SCCAN event. Climate Action in Scotland: What Can You Do? Online
2024-11-20 12:00 - 13:00
Climate Action in Scotland: What Can You Do
Hear from inspirational and motivational speakers, share campaigns and clear actions to take.

ReRoot Talking about Food
2024-11-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Hebridean Inn, 14 Harrapool, IV49 9AQ, United Kingdom
by Anne MacLennan
We’ll be talking about organising fund-raising events in the new year involving food, eating and music. There may be seed swapping, cookery or fermentation demonstrations, perhaps an indoor market. ReRoot hasn’t had any funding of its own, so the options could open up with something in the kitty.
What do you think ReRoot should do next year? What would interest you? How do we engage with more of the community? Come along and share your ideas.
There are no more planned events before Christmas, but we want to get going fairly soon after. The first conversation of 2025 will be on January 9th.

'50 years of Litter on Skye'. A community webinar
2024-11-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual Meeting
Skye and Lochalsh Environment Forum will host a webinar with Dr Tom Stanton and Professor Deirdre McKay, summarising the work of their team investigating the natural and social dimensions of marine litter on Skye, and further afield. Since January 2023, the team have spent six weeks on Scotland’s West Coast researching marine litter using beach surveys, drones, and community interviews.
“This work has been informed by questions and concerns about marine litter raised by the communities who have supported us. This webinar will feed back initial findings of our research, share details of the work we are doing beyond Skye, introduce new lines of inquiry that have developed since our summer 2024 fieldwork, and outline what we are hoping to do next. We look forward to speaking to you on the 26th!”
Please email info@slef.org.uk for the Zoom link

Waste Not at Torrin
2024-11-27 10:00 - 17:00 | 9 Torrin, 9 Torrin, Isle of Skye, IV49 9BA
We will be accepting donations of Pre-loved Christmas items eg decorations, festive clothing, winter woollies, unwanted past Christmas gifts etc. before our 6-day Christmas Waste Not event in December.
PLEASE NOTE – we cannot accept Furniture or large items eg high chairs/gym equipment/cots…
For further details, contact
torrinwastenot@btinternet.com

Stop Climate Chaos / SCCAN event. How to Speak to your MSP about Climate. Online
2024-11-27 12:00 - 13:00
How to Speak to your MSP about Climate
Learn how to nurture effective communication and relationships with your local representatives.

SCCAN Lunchtime Session | Talk About Climate Change... Without Saying 1.5C
2024-12-02 01:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Meeting
We need a range of strategies to communicate with different people about climate change. Some people want the science, the statistics, the reports, while others might find the science confusing and alienating. What language do you use to talk about climate change? Are you trying to engage new people with your climate action projects? Are you struggling to get people on board at work with a climate-friendly initiative? Join us for this one hour session to explore the language that research shows to be most effective for communicating about climate change.
ONLINE
Register here

6-day pre-loved Christmas Waste Not event
2024-12-02 10:00 - 2024-12-07 17:00 | 9 Torrin, 9 Torrin, Isle of Skye, IV49 9BA
Come and get your Christmas gifts, decorations and party outfits
PLUS Charity Raffle, teas/coffees and treats too!
PLEASE NOTE: we will NOT be accepting any donated items in DECEMBER
Please do not bring bags of clothes, toys, books etc. Thanks
torrinwastenot@btinternet.com

Boosting Biodiversity with Trees and Shrubs
2024-12-03 13:30 - 15:00, 2024-12-04 19:00 - 20:30 | UHI North, West and Hebrides, Pàirc nan Craobh, Broadford, Isle of Skye, IV49 9AP, United Kingdom
90 minute presentation and discussion covering the best ways to use trees and shrubs to boost biodiversity, including species selection, management and local wildlife that thrives with trees and shrubs. To book, please email phil@broadfordandstrath.org.

SCCAN: An Ambitious Future for Community Energy in Scotland
2024-12-03 18:00 - 19:00
ONLINE
Join us for an information session and conversation about the current landscape and future vision of Community Owned Energy in Scotland.
Register here.

ReRoot films club: Xtrillion
2024-12-05 18:00 - 20:30 | Skye Bridge Studios, Main Street, Kyle of Lochalsh,, IV40 8DA, United Kingdom
Xtrillion, documentary about the densest accumulation of ocean plastic on the planet.
Doors open 5:30 for nibbles. Discussion afterwards
Much of today’s food and drink is encased in plastic – and most of that is single-use. Sadly, far too much finds its way into the oceans where huge accumulations, such as The Great Pacific Garbage Patch are found. X Trillion follows an all-woman crew sailing 3,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to investigate this anthropogenic horror. Nevertheless, the film is billed as ‘a story of hope, filled with life, magic and a call to action that burns with optimism.’

Community, place and health workshop
2024-12-07 13:30 - 17:00
Saturday 7 December in Uig, 14 December in Minginish, 21 December in Portree

Community, place and health workshop
2024-12-14 13:30 - 17:00, 2024-12-21 13:30 - 17:00
