20 August 2021 Issue 2441 © ULLAPOOL NEWS
DID YOU KNOW….?
On 25th August it will be exactly 20 years since the official re-opening of the Village Hall following its major £375,000 refurbishment. The project was led by that village stalwart, Dick Poor. The opening was celebrated to coincide with one of the early Ullapool Flower, Craft & Produce Shows (whose initial idea and first ones were organised by Audrey Megbeghandu .. probably nearly 30 years ago).
The Hall was officially re-opened by many, rather than a bigwig, with local people encouraged to bring a pair of scissors to simultaneously cut the ribbon secured along the new conservatory. There have been many Flower, Craft and Produce Shows subsequently (and next week..), but none so welcome as the 2001 one.
Chrissy Boyd
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HIGHLAND COUNCIL: RE: Sale of the former Stoer Primary School in Sutherland.
We will be holding an open viewing with our Surveyor available to answer questions on Tue 24 Aug between 11am & 3pm. Anyone interested is welcome. Property details available here http://ow.ly/trgQ50FRT1I
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FINCH DISEASE
‘Fat finch disease’ or Trichomonosis is a highly contagious and usually fatal disease which has been recorded in many species of garden birds, it is especially deadly for finches. Affected birds are being seen in the Ullapool and Lochside area so please take precautions to try and prevent the spread.
Trichomonas typically causes disease at the back of the throat and in the gullet. Affected birds show signs of general illness (lethargy, fluffed-up plumage) and may show difficulty in swallowing or laboured breathing. Some individuals may have wet plumage around the bill and drool saliva or regurgitate food that they cannot swallow. In some cases, swelling of the neck may be evident. The disease may progress over several days or even weeks.
Transmission is most likely to be through contaminated food or water, e.g. where a bird with difficulty swallowing regurgitates food that is then eaten by another individual.
To prevent the spread those that feed birds can follow hygiene precautions. Clean and disinfect feeders and feeding sites regularly. Suitable disinfectants that can be used include a weak solution of domestic bleach (5% sodium hypochlorite) or other specially-designed commercial products. Always rinse feeders thoroughly and air-dry before re-use.
Rotate positions of feeders in the garden to prevent the build up of contamination in any one area of ground below the feeders.
Empty and air dry any bird baths on a daily basis. You may wish to consider stopping feeding if you have an outbreak of the disease at your feeding station, in an attempt to force the birds to feed elsewhere at a lower density (although in reality they may end up visiting another feeding station and possibly one where no hygiene measures are in place).
For more information visit the BTO website;
https://www.bto.org/our-science/projects/gbw/gardens-wildlife/garden-birds/disease/trichomonosis
DID YOU KNOW….?
On 25th August it will be exactly 20 years since the official re-opening of the Village Hall following its major £375,000 refurbishment. The project was led by that village stalwart, Dick Poor. The opening was celebrated to coincide with one of the early Ullapool Flower, Craft & Produce Shows (whose initial idea and first ones were organised by Audrey Megbeghandu .. probably nearly 30 years ago).
The Hall was officially re-opened by many, rather than a bigwig, with local people encouraged to bring a pair of scissors to simultaneously cut the ribbon secured along the new conservatory. There have been many Flower, Craft and Produce Shows subsequently (and next week..), but none so welcome as the 2001 one.
Chrissy Boyd
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HIGHLAND COUNCIL: RE: Sale of the former Stoer Primary School in Sutherland.
We will be holding an open viewing with our Surveyor available to answer questions on Tue 24 Aug between 11am & 3pm. Anyone interested is welcome. Property details available here http://ow.ly/trgQ50FRT1I
_______
FINCH DISEASE
‘Fat finch disease’ or Trichomonosis is a highly contagious and usually fatal disease which has been recorded in many species of garden birds, it is especially deadly for finches. Affected birds are being seen in the Ullapool and Lochside area so please take precautions to try and prevent the spread.
Trichomonas typically causes disease at the back of the throat and in the gullet. Affected birds show signs of general illness (lethargy, fluffed-up plumage) and may show difficulty in swallowing or laboured breathing. Some individuals may have wet plumage around the bill and drool saliva or regurgitate food that they cannot swallow. In some cases, swelling of the neck may be evident. The disease may progress over several days or even weeks.
Transmission is most likely to be through contaminated food or water, e.g. where a bird with difficulty swallowing regurgitates food that is then eaten by another individual.
To prevent the spread those that feed birds can follow hygiene precautions. Clean and disinfect feeders and feeding sites regularly. Suitable disinfectants that can be used include a weak solution of domestic bleach (5% sodium hypochlorite) or other specially-designed commercial products. Always rinse feeders thoroughly and air-dry before re-use.
Rotate positions of feeders in the garden to prevent the build up of contamination in any one area of ground below the feeders.
Empty and air dry any bird baths on a daily basis. You may wish to consider stopping feeding if you have an outbreak of the disease at your feeding station, in an attempt to force the birds to feed elsewhere at a lower density (although in reality they may end up visiting another feeding station and possibly one where no hygiene measures are in place).
For more information visit the BTO website;
https://www.bto.org/our-science/projects/gbw/gardens-wildlife/garden-birds/disease/trichomonosis
