The Friends of Nevis has announced that its next volunteer weekend will be held from 1 to 4 October. There will be a range of activities taking place including routine path maintenance, landscaping work at the old curling ponds near the entrance to Glen Nevis and litter picking. Free accommodation is available for those coming from outwith the area if booked well in advance.
There will also be a social event on the afternoon and evening of Friday 1 October to coincide with the official launch of a new book about the Ben. The book, entitled, Nevis – The Ben and the Glen, has been produced by the Nevis Partnership as part of the ongoing Glen Nevis Sense of Place project, funded in large part by the European Regional Development Fund with support from Highland Council and Highland and Islands Enterprise. The book covers the history, geology and geography of the area, as well as exploring aspects of the Ben’s impact on the local community and visitors today and will sell at £7.95. All profits will go to the Friends of Nevis which is also seeking local volunteers to help with distributing the book.
The Nevis Partnership is due to be wound up later this year, however the Friends of Nevis will continue to undertake its work and has just successfully applied to become an independent charitable company. For more information about the next volunteer weekend visit their website.