Dufftown and District Community Association

06/11/2026

🕰️ We’re recruiting! Help shape the future of Dufftown’s Clock Tower

We’re delighted to share that the Clock Tower Project is moving into its development phase, made possible thanks to National Lottery players and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

We’re now looking to appoint three freelance consultants to work with us from December 2026 to May 2027:

🔹 Project Manager – to lead and coordinate the development phase
🔹 Interpretation Consultant – to help us tell the Clock Tower’s story in engaging, accessible ways
🔹 Heritage Consultant – to advise on the building’s history, significance and conservation

📋 These are self-employed project contracts. Successful applicants will be engaged as independent contractors, not as employees of DDCA.

📩 For the full role brief, email [email protected]
📅 Closing date: 30 November 2026

Please share with anyone who might be interested. Local knowledge and a love of Dufftown would be a real bonus!

03/11/2026

📚 Dufftown Library: Have Your Say!

We are looking to hear from the community about the proposal being considered by Moray Council to relocate Dufftown Library to Mortlach Primary School.

Following a Library Users' Group meeting last Thursday, it became clear that the public consultation around the proposed move may not have reached as many people in the community as it could have.

DDCA has offered to help by putting together a short survey to give local people an opportunity to share their views and ensure that community voices are heard before a decision is made.

📝 Please take a few minutes to complete our survey using the link below:

https://forms.gle/EMDS83HYgoa86NB5A

Moray Council is due to make a decision on the proposal on 1st December, so we are keen to gather as many responses as possible by 18th November.

Whether you use the library regularly, occasionally or not at all, we would love to hear your views.

Please share this post with friends, family and anyone else in the community who may wish to have their say.

Your views matter. Let's make sure Dufftown is heard! 💜

03/11/2026

💜 A little reminder that our next Warm Spaces Lunch is tomorrow!

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone, enjoying a lovely lunch and having a good catch-up.

If you haven’t been along before, you’re very welcome to join us. It’s a great chance to enjoy some good food and friendly company.

📍 All the details are in the post below.

See you tomorrow! 💜

02/11/2026

facebook post please- details in the poster below.
🧵 Still time to book! 💜

Looking for something fun to do together? There’s still time to book your place at our Family Sewing Session!

Whether you’re a complete beginner or have a little sewing experience, come along, get creative and enjoy some time making something together.

Take a look at the poster below for all the details and how to book.

We’d love to see you there! 💜

🧵 Family Sewing Session Update ✂️

Unfortunately, our family sewing session planned for this Wednesday has had to be cancelled as we haven’t received any bookings.

However, our next session on Wednesday 4th November will go ahead as planned as we already have some bookings for this date! 🎉

If you’d like to join us, there’s still time to book your place. We’d love to see you there! 🪡🧵

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. ❤️

30/10/2026

📻 Tune in tomorrow morning!

We’re delighted to be featuring on BBC Scotland’s Out of Doors programme tomorrow morning between 6.30am and 8.00am!

Hear an interview with our Community Development Officer and local resident Jim Nicol as they chat about all things Dufftown Clock Tower, its history, its place in our community and our plans for its future.

Can't tune in live? Don't worry! The programme is published as a podcast on Saturday afternoon under the name Scotland Outdoors, available on BBC Sounds.

We hope you’ll listen in! 💜

29/10/2026

📣 ATTENTION ALL GROUPS, CLUBS & ACTIVITIES! 💜

We’re putting together a list for the next edition of The Speirins to showcase the fantastic range of groups, clubs and activities across Dufftown & District!

If you run or are involved in a local group, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us a few details about your group and what you offer so we can help spread the word and encourage more people to get involved.

📩 Email Aileen at [email protected] by Monday 2nd November to be included!

Let’s celebrate everything happening in our community! 💜

28/10/2026

🧵✂️ Got something that needs repaired? Come along to Make Do & Mend! ♻️

Our next session is the last one in this block, but don’t worry, there will be more to follow!

Why not come along, try something new, bring an item that needs repaired, or simply pop in to see what it’s all about?

Our wonderful Jill will help you get started on a project, share her skills and inspire you to have a go. You never know what you might learn! 🪡💜

📍 Mortlach Memorial Hall, Small Hall
🕙 10am–12 noon

Everyone is welcome, whether you’re a complete beginner or already handy with a needle and thread.

Come along, get creative and give something a second life! ♻️🧵

28/10/2026

📣 **ATTENTION ALL DDCA MEMBERS!**

In case you missed our email, our AGM is THIS MONDAY! 🎉

Come along to hear what we’ve been up to, catch up on our community projects, and enjoy some quick-fire pitches… and cake! 🍰

👉 Please let us know if you can join us by filling in our very quick form: https://forms.gle/xkXoqpkFjbJMnJ4H6

💻 Can’t make it in person? Online attendance can be accommodated too!

We hope to see you there! 💜

21/10/2026

💜 OUR COMMUNITY, OUR FUTURE!

As we put the finishing touches to our Community Action Plan, ready to share the draft for your feedback, we thought it was a good time to remind ourselves why it matters!

What do we want Dufftown and District to look like in the years ahead? And how can we make it happen together? 🏡

Take a few minutes to read our short article below and find out why this is everyone’s plan, and every voice matters! 💜

Your Community, Your Future: Why Do We Need a Community Action Plan? What would you like Dufftown and District to look like in five, ten or even twenty years’ time? Perhaps you would like to see…