Peaton Woods Workday
Peaton Woods Work Day
Please note: This workday departs from the usual 3rd Saturday of every month!
This is because it coincides with the trustees Week of 24th - 30th September. If you do go along to this work day, you can meet some of the trustees of Peaton Woods! And a very interesting bunch, they are too!
The usual arrangements are to meet at 11 am in the usual spot by the telephone exchange at the bottom of Peaton Road on the Loch Long side:
https://what3words.com/sizing.beauty.skylights
Bring any refreshment you may need (and possibly some midge protection) as well as any work gloves and loppers you have. There are usually spares for those that need them. Biscuits provided by Jeanne at the break.
If there are any questions, Christoph will have his mobile on the day (07952 175 743), but signal in the woodland is patchy so calls may be missed.
Part of the work is to restore the woodland to just native trees of a temperate rainforest, hence much of the current work is cutting back and stopping the spread of Rhododendron ponticum. Non-native trees are being removed.
Some of these non-native trees are Beech saplings, which are being pulled out by the roots, where possible. Many of these are viable and are available for use elsewhere, for example, replacing gaps in existing hedging. In fact, many of these saplings have already been used in the area filling hedge gaps in gardens, and also forming part of the hedge boundary in the Community Garden. If anybody wants some Beech saplings, please contact the Environmental (Green) Group here, but do note they come in various sizes.
Arts Forum
Arts Forum: First Meeting
Calling all creatives on the peninsula: artists, musicians, dancers, writers, editors, sound engineers, storytellers, graphic designers, crafters, poets, artists, film-makers, photographers, architects and many more!
The Arts Forum is a space to connect creatives & those who appreciate the arts, across the peninsula. It offers opportunities to meet, share ideas and collaborate.
Date: 4th October 2026
Time: 10am-12pm
Venue: Cove Sailing Club
All creatives on the peninsula welcome!
For enquiries, please send an email to: artsgroup@coveandkilcreggancommunity.com
Peaton Woods Workday
Peaton Woods Workday
The usual arrangements are to meet at 11 am in the usual spot by the telephone exchange at the bottom of Peaton Road on the Loch Long side:
https://what3words.com/sizing.beauty.skylights
Bring any refreshment you may need (and possibly some midge protection) as well as any work gloves and loppers you have. There are usually spares for those that need them.
Biscuits provided by Jeanne at the break.
If there are any questions, Christoph will have his mobile on the day (07952 175 743), but signal in the woodland is patchy so calls may be missed.
Part of the work is to restore the woodland to just native trees of a temperate rainforest, hence much of the current work is cutting back and stopping the spread of Rhododendron ponticum. Non native trees are being removed.
Clearwater Explorer Day
Clearwater Explorer Day!
Annual Clearwater Explorer Day coming up with an exploration of our beaches & interesting talks!
Date: 24th October 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 3 - 6 pm
Venue: Cove Burgh Hall
Bring your curiosity and excitement! For families, young & those young at heart!
More details coming soon.
Until then, for questions, write to: clearwater@coveandkilcreggancommunity.com
Peaton Woods Workday
Peaton Woods Workday
The usual arrangements are to meet at 11 am in the usual spot by the telephone exchange at the bottom of Peaton Road on the Loch Long side:
https://what3words.com/sizing.beauty.skylights
Bring any refreshment you may need (and possibly some midge protection) as well as any work gloves and loppers you have. There are usually spares for those that need them.
Biscuits provided by Jeanne at the break.
If there are any questions, Christoph will have his mobile on the day (07952 175 743), but signal in the woodland is patchy so calls may be missed.
Part of the work is to restore the woodland to just native trees of a temperate rainforest, hence much of the current work is cutting back and stopping the spread of Rhododendron ponticum. Non native trees are being removed.
Craigrownie GALA Day
Craigrownie 10th Anniversary: GALA Day!
A celebration is planned for the decade of Craigrownie Playpark!
Our Community is planning a fun filled (and, touch wood, sun-fuelled) Gala Day on Saturday 22 August between 12noon - 4pm. There will also be an evening ceilidh in the Cove Burgh Hall.
Gathering at 11.30am at the Medical Centre the Gala will then commence at midday with a parade leaving from the Medical Centre to Craigrownie Park. Everyone is invited to dress up with the theme being “Playful Characters” so take your pick from any character you wish from books, films, TV shows, stories etc.
Events at Craigrownie include an array of games, bouncy castle, face-painting, music, crafts, entertainment, food and drink.
The Evening Ceilidh will be held at Cove Burgh Hall from 8pm onwards for anyone 13 years and older. Tickets are available for 10 pounds from the Kilcreggan Post Office. A great night of music, dancing and raffle with prizes including those donated by the Creggans Bar, AT Hughes, Waverely Excursions, La Jupe (Helensburgh). Get your tickets in quick!
Our Community are funding the event through a combination of funds raised via our local Community Lottery, seeking grant funding, and raising funds locally.
If you can help the event in any way by either:
• volunteering at the GALA DAY (We are looking for Stewards!)
We would be massively grateful. Every effort will help us deliver a great family day for people of all ages.
If you can help in any way OR have any queries please email either: hello@coveandkilcreggancommunity.com/ loz.slavin@gmail.com
PEATON WOODS WORK DAY
PEATON WOODS WORK DAY
Call for Volunteers!
Its on 15th August, 2nd Saturday of August this month due to the Gala Day on 22nd August.
Date: 15th August 2026
Time: 11 am - 2.30pm
Meeting Point: By the Telephone Exchange at the bottom of Peaton Road on the Loch Long side (https://what3words.com/sizing.beauty.skylights)
Contact: greengroup@coveandkilcreggancommunity.com
Given the likely weather, please don't forget to bring yourself enough to drink and some midge and sun protection. Other than that, please bring work gloves and loppers if you have (we should have some spares for anyone who doesn't). Biscuits provided by Jeanne.
NEW VOLUNTEERS WELCOME!
PEATON WOODS WORK DAY
PEATON WOODS WORK DAY
Call for Volunteers!
Its fast coming up to the 3rd Saturday of July, so it must be the Peaton Woods Work morning!
Date: 18th July 2026
Time: 11 am - 2.30pm
Meeting Point: By the Telephone Exchange at the bottom of Peaton Road on the Loch Long side (https://what3words.com/sizing.beauty.skylights)
Contact: greengroup@coveandkilcreggancommunity.com
Given the likely weather, please don't forget to bring yourself enough to drink and some midge and sun protection. Other than that, please bring work gloves and loppers if you have (we should have some spares for anyone who doesn't). Biscuits provided by Jeanne.
NEW VOLUNTEERS WELCOME!
Peaton Woods Workday: CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
PEATON WOODS WORKDAY
Call for Volunteers!
The 15th Peaton Woods Workday is coming up with the lush green of the onset of Summer! These are becoming regular workdays, and making such a difference to this indigenous forest in our neighbourhood!
Date: 20th June 2026
Time: 11 am - 2.30 pm
Venue: Meadow by the old Telephone exchange at the bottom of Peaton Road
If you arrive after 11am, please look at the notice board behind the Telephone Exchange (photo provided), along the path winding uphill by the burn. A map is pinned up there circling the part of the wood where the work party will be working.
More Rhodie-bashing, pulling up invasive sapling, and a chat in the woodlands!
Please bring tools like secateurs, loppers, bowsaws, work gloves and a warm refreshing drink. Bikkies provided!
If you need information, please send an email to: greengroup@coveandkilcreggancommunity.com
See you there!
Clearwater Open Day & Beach Exploration
Clearwater Open Day & Beach Exploration
JOIN US! Be part of our work to protect and understand our coastline!
Date: 16th May (Saturday)
Time: 4:00 PM start
Venue: Cove Burgh Hall
We’re inviting the community to come together for an afternoon of learning, exploration, and hands-on marine science! We start the day at Cove Hall at 16:00, where you can meet the team, find out more about the work of the Clear Water Group, and connect with others who care about our coastal environment.
Refreshments will be available, kindly provided by the local Cubs, who will be raising funds in support of another community group.
Beach Research Session:
Following the indoor session, we will head to the shoreline for practical fieldwork:
5:00 PM – Research session
You’ll have the opportunity to take part in real citizen science activities, including marine observation and data collection alongside our team.
What to Bring:
* Sturdy, weather-appropriate footwear suitable for the beach
* Outdoor clothing appropriate for coastal conditions
Whether you’re curious, passionate about the environment, or simply want to get involved locally, this is a great opportunity to take part and make a difference.
To find out more or any questions, please email: clearwater@coveandkilcreggancommunity.com
Everyone is welcome – no experience needed!
Peaton Woods Workday
PEATON WOODS WORKDAY
Call for Volunteers!
The 14th Peaton Woods Workday is coming up with the lush green of the onset of Summer! These are becoming regular workdays, and making such a difference to this indigenous forest in our neighbourhood!
Date: 16th May 2026
Time: 11 am - 2.30 pm
Venue: Meadow by the old Telephone exchange at the bottom of Peaton Road
If you arrive after 11am, please look at the notice board behind the Telephone Exchange (photo provided), along the path winding uphill by the burn. A map is pinned up there circling the part of the wood where the work party will be working.
More Rhodie-bashing, pulling up invasive sapling, and a chat in the woodlands!
Please bring tools like secateurs, loppers, bowsaws, work gloves and a warm refreshing drink. Bikkies provided!
If you need information, please send an email to: greengroup@coveandkilcreggancommunity.com
See you there!
Housing Needs Survey: HOUSING GROUP
HOUSING NEEDS SURVEY
by the HOUSING GROUP
These surveys are very important for the future of Cove and Kilcreggan, and without proper engagement with people living and working here, we’ll never know for sure what type of housing we need in the future. Its critical to know this so that we can make sure we have the right mix of housing to keep our community healthy and vibrant.
For instance, there is a perception that we don’t have enough housing to retain our youngsters, that there’s a lack of housing for older people that wanting to downsize, and a complete lack of affordable housing. For that reason we really need as many local households and businesses as possible to respond to the surveys so that we can gauge properly where our housing supply is either already inadequate, or likely to fail in the future. It’s a really good chance to have your say!
There are three surveys:
for local residents
for non-residents, who are thinking of moving here
for businesses
There is one survey per household/business so its important that whoever fills out the survey reflects as accurately as possible on behalf of everyone.
As it’s a statistical exercise, the more surveys retuned means the more accurate the data is, and that all views are adequately expressed, not just the loudest voices.
The surveys will run from 6th May through to the 20th May so there’s not much time! All input will be massively appreciated.
ONILINE SURVEY LINK: https://www.chtrust.co.uk/cksurvey.html
Peaton Woods Workday: Call for Volunteers
PEATON WOODS WORKDAY
Call for Volunteers!
The 13th Peaton Woods Workday is coming up with the tail-end of Winter winds ( we hope!)
Date: 21st March 2026
Time: 11 am - 2.30 pm
Venue: Meadow by the old Telephone exchange at the bottom of Peaton Road
If you arrive after 11am, please look at the notice board behind the Telephone Exchange (photo provided), along the path winding uphill by the burn. A map is pinned up there circling the part of the wood where the work party will be working.
More Rhodie-bashing, pulling up invasive sapling, and a chat in the woodlands!
Please bring tools like secateurs, loppers, bowsaws, work gloves and a warm refreshing drink. Bikkies provided!
If you need information, please send an email to: greengroup@coveandkilcreggancommunity.com
See you there!
Our Community AGM
Official Notice for the Our Community AGM
Date: 26 February 2026
Time: 7.30pm start
Venue: Cove Burgh Hall
Members of the local community (i.e. ordinarily resident in the community as defined by your postcode) are able to join the Our Community/ Trust as a general member for a one-off lifetime fee of £2. This allows you to attend the AGM and your one-off fee will be used to support trust activities.
To become a member and pay a one-time fee of GBP 2, write to us at: hello@coveandkilcreggancommunity.com
For any questions on the Our Community/ Trust, please click here (Frequently Asked Questions)
Hereby attached, the official notice for the AGM to be held on 26 February 2026 at 1930 (7.30pm) in the Cove Burgh Hall.
As the AGM is quite a bit after the year end date and the usual timescales (they were traditionally held in November), we will take the opportunity to provide a Convener's Report on the day which brings things more up to date.
Peaton Woods Workday: CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Peaton Woods Work Day
This month's work week at Peaton Glen Wood takes place this Saturday, 21 February 2026.
We will be meeting at 11.00AM by the telephone exchange at the bottom of Peaton Road on the Loch Long side:
https://what3words.com/sizing.beauty.skylights
Bring work gloves and loppers if you have them and a flask of something hot to drink, and Jeanne will provide biscuits for a tea break.
Any questions, just write to greengroup@coveandkilcreggancommunity.com
Peaton Woods Workday: CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Peaton Woods Workday
First Workday of 2026!
Plenty of rhodie bashing and clearing to do - continuing the work from 2025!
Date: 17 January 2026 (Saturday)
Time: From 11am onwards
Meeting point: Peaton Woods signpost
Please bring work gloves, loppers, bowsaws, secatuers AND a hot drink! Bikkies will be supplied!
The Peninsula Choir Winter Concert
Peninsula Choir
Saturday 6th December
at
COVE BURGH HALL
7.30pm start!
The Peninsula Choir Winter Concert is coming!
Cove Burgh Hall, Saturday 6th December starting at 7.30pm
Our Musical Director, Moira Frize-Williams has an exciting repertoire in hand, a cornucopia of festive music all wrapped up in glitter and sparkle. Featuring the beauty of Mozart, the challenge of Handel, well-known Rodgers & Hammerstein, with a “ Mission Impossible Christmas” as well as songs old and new!
With guest musicians, refreshments (Cash Bar), a raffle and meeting up with friends, this is the perfect way to start your festive season!
Tickets: £12 Adults, Students £6 (Children under 12 free)
Tickets on the door and at Kilcreggan Post Office
Launch Celebration: Highland Boundary Fault Art Commission
The Arts and Heritage Groups welcome you to
THE LAUNCH CELEBRATION OF
THE HIGHLAND BOUNDARY FAULT ARTS COMMISSION
VILLAGE CLEAN-UP DAY: KILCREGGAN
VILLAGE CLEAN - UP DAY: 23rd NOVEMBER (SUNDAY)
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!
After the clean-up day in Cove, there will be a Kilcreggan Village Clean - up day!
Date: 23rd November (Sunday)
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Meeting point: Kilcreggan bus shelter
Our Community is inviting residents to join them for this session. Tasks planned include: scrubbing entrance signs to the village, car park sign, painting the bin store, strimming, clearing overgrown pavements, placing new troughs for plants and adding plants. Volunteers are especially needed for bulb-planting!
Volunteers are requested to bring gloves, and if possible, spades, loppers, cordless strimmers, trowels and scrapers. Tools and high-viz jackets will be provided!
We hope as many people can join us, after a successful Cove village clean-up day!
Photo credit for all the photos on this page: Christine Menhennet
Peninsula Heritage Open Day
The Cove and Kilcreggan Heritage Group will be holding an Open Day at Cove Burgh Hall on 25th October 2025 (Saturday) from 10am - 3pm.
Open to all & free entry!
There will be heritage artifacts, maps and images on display from across the peninsula. Other scheduled events include short local history talks by various speakers and a quiz for young people. There will be a cafe for tea, coffee and cakes.
Show & Tell:
This part of the Open Day involves YOU!
If you have any artifacts or images that you would like to share, please contact us! For large displays you can book a table or you might want to share a table with others.
Contact us on: reeve@aidenwood.co.uk or 07980074742
Peaton Woods workday: CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: PEATON WOODS WORKDAY
This month's work day is coming up, so see those of you who can make it!
Date: 18th October 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 11.30am onwards (until about 2.30pm)
Place: Peaton Woods
Photo credit: Gauri Raje
We will probably pick up where we left off after the trustees' work week last month, rhodie-bashing at the far end of the wood and burn off as much of the brash that was chain-sawed/lopped last month as we can.
If in addition to the usual gloves and loppers any of you have bolt cutters/wire snippers then please do bring them along, so we can take down some of the old rusty wire fencing, which has become a bit of a safety risk.
As ever, bring a flask (and sandwiches if you like), Jeanne will supply biscuits again!
There's an access point closer to where we work up on the high road, so if we all aim to get to the usual spot by the meadow at 11.30pm, we can shuttle folks up as needed.
See you this weekend!
Photo credit: Gauri Raje
Cove & Kilcreggan Community Beach Clean
Date: Saturday 26th July 2025
Time: 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Meet at: Bus shelter, Kilcreggan
With Summer in full swing, it’s a wonderful time to enjoy a litter-free beach. Come and join us for an hour or so of beach cleaning to help keep our shoreline looking great.
Everyone’s hard work this year is bringing fantastic results – a big thank you to all!
We will provide bin bags and a few gloves—courtesy of Argyll & Bute Council (A&B), along with some bag hoops. We will also have a sharps bin for any sharp medical items. Return the waste bags and other items to the junction of Shore Road and Fort Road as before. A&B Council will collect them later.
Cove and Kilcreggan (C&K) Community Green Group in conjunction with the C&K Community Council www.coveandkilcreggancommunity.com
Children’s Art Workshops: Highlands Boundary Fault Arts Commission
Hosted at Cove Park, these engaging sessions for ages 8+ (younger children welcome with a carer) invite young participants to explore geology, place, and art through hands-on making with Maya Rose Edwards.
Photo credit: James Greg (jamesgreg.photos)
The workshop activities will be on the theme of 'landmarking.' Developed in collaboration with Cove Park’s Curator of Engagement, Emma Henderson, each session will run for up to 2 hours.
For more information or to sign up for the children’s workshop, contact:
📧emma@covepark.org
🌐 www.covepark.org
Join us in walking the fault, making art, and marking the land together!
Cover photo by ©jamesgreg.photos
Children’s Art Workshops: Highland Boundary Fault Art Commission
Hosted at Cove Park, these engaging sessions for ages 8+ (younger children welcome with a carer) invite young participants to explore geology, place, and art through hands-on making with Maya Rose Edwards.
Photo credit: James Greg (jamesgreg.photos)
The workshop activities will be on the theme of 'landmarking.' Developed in collaboration with Cove Park’s Curator of Engagement, Emma Henderson, each session will run for up to 2 hours.
For more information or to sign up for the children’s workshop, contact:
📧emma@covepark.org
🌐 www.covepark.org
Join us in walking the fault, making art, and marking the land together!
Cover photo by ©jamesgreg.photos
Community Geology Walk: Arts & Heritage Group
Meet at Kilcreggan Pier for an extraordinary walking tour alongside geologist Bill Henderson and the artist Maya Rose Edwards.
Bill joined the Geological Survey of Scotland in Edinburgh 1973, working across Scotland and the Andes of Ecuador. He later led mapping and research projects from Arran to the Highland Boundary Fault, in collaboration with Edinburgh University. A long-time past resident of the Rosneath peninsula and Aberdeenshire, Bill brings decades of geological insight to this local landscape.
Explore the dramatic transition from Dalradian sandstones to red Devonian conglomerates across the Highland Boundary Fault. This short, 300m walk (approx. 50 minutes) is a unique opportunity to trace deep time with your own feet. The walk will finish up at the The Creggans pub.
To sign up for the Community Walk, please contact Cat Auburn at artsgroup@coveandkilcreggancommunity.com
Cover photo by ©jamesgreg.photos
Beach Clean: Our Community in Cove & Kilcreggan
BEACH CLEAN VOLUNTEER CALL!
We are beginning to make a difference!
With the summer, this is an early-season spruce up to make our shoreline fit for the coming months:
Date: 7th June 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 10.30 am - 12 noon
Meet point: Bus shelter, Kilcreggan
All instructions for the beach clean will be given on the day - do look at the poster below for full details!
Community Beach Clean
POST-EASTER CLEAN UP!
Thanks to everyone for a fantastically successful outing during our last beach clean!
This time we will be returning to the main village shorelines for a post-Easter clean up. Hopefully, we can help ensure that as little litter as possible ends up at the head of the loch. In the poster below, you will find a barcode. Holding your phone camera to the barcode will lead you to a brief video about the well-known beach litter problems at the head of Loch Long, in Arrochar. To see them you can also click on this link.
So come on along, and lets try to be good neighbours to our next door villages!
Date: 26th April 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 10 am - 11.30am - slightly earlier time to avoid clashes!
Meeting point: Bus shelter, Kilcreggan
Kilcreggan Pier Heritage Gallery Opening
ALL WELCOME!
Sunday 13th April at 3.30pm at The Creggans Pub
Initially meeting at The Creggans Pub to view the conserved Pier Construction Drawing of 1850. Then, we move to the pier shelter to view the picture gallery.
EMERGENCY BEACH CLEAN
Storm Eowyn has left a real mess behind, with debris and litter all along our shoreline. It’s higher up than usual and in some strange places. Any help you can spare on February 8th, or whenever you can, will be most welcome - thanks!
Please bring your own gloves - pickers also useful if you have one; we will supply bin bags courtesy of Argyll and Bite Council. Leave any bags at the junction of Shore Road and Fort Road for Council collection.
PRESENTATION OF DRAFT LOCAL PLACE PLAN
After extensive consultations, community discussions and a great deal of volunteer and professional input over 2023 - 2025, Our Community (RPWCDT) supported by the Community Council are in the final stages of preparation of the Local Place Plan for Cove and Kilcreggan.
On Saturday, February 1st in Cove Burgh Hall from 10.00am - until 12 noon, there will be a presentation to the community, of the Draft Local Place Plan.
You are warmly encouraged to come along to the Burgh Hall on February 1st. This is an important opportunity to see the product of a great deal of community effort and to celebrate the democratic process that will result in a Local Place Plan for our area.
Then starts a 28 day statutory review period. During this period, the focus of review will be on cohesiveness of message, clarity of process and general tone and typo comments.
So make sure you are there on February 1st, 10.00am - 12 noon at Cove Burgh Hall for the presentation of the Draft Local Place Plan! Refreshments will be provided and we look forward to seeing you there!
Drop-In Session
Drop-In Session for Cove & Kilcreggan Community
The Our Community (OC) Management Team is very aware that there will be questions, confusion and concerns around the Local Place Plan process and what/where/how questions regarding the Local Place Plan.
The OC Management Team are trying hard to address people's concerns and continue to make this as democratic and inclusive a process as possible. To this end, we are holding a Drop In session on:
Date: Saturday, 25th January 2025
Times: 11 am - 1pm
Venue: Kilcreggan Cafe
Anyone can come along and ask questions, voice concerns or, indeed, make constructive suggestions to members of OC who will try to address the former and will welcome the latter.
You don't need to be there for the whole two hours - just drop in for as long as you want for a chat on a one to one basis.
This will be the final drop-in session before the presentation of the Local Place Plan to the community in February 2025. The Local Place Plan needs to be submitted by March 2025.
Presentation of Plans for Kilcreggan Village Centre
This is a fresh opportunity to view and comment on a new set of plans for Kilcreggan Village Centre, prepared by a local architect following consultations with volunteer groups and stakeholders. We appreciate that it’s early in the New Year but we do hope that as many people as possible will come along to this very important, village centre - focused event. Refreshments will be provided.