Many congratulations to Jim McFaul who was presented with a second clasp to his Coastguard long service medal, representing forty years of service, by Brett Cunningham, the Coastal Safety Manager for South West Scotland and Northern Ireland in the Station yesterday.
There was another very successful model yacht race on Ushet on the Mayday Bank Holiday Sunday. A large crowd gathered to watch five boats - including three made during the winter workshops - compete for the Marconi Shield.
There will be a public meeting of the Rathlin Island Co-op, tomorrow evening, Friday 9th April at 8.oo in the Resource Centre. All are welcome to come along.
The first model yacht race of the season was held on Sunday, with a huge turnout attending. This was the first chance to see some of the new boats built over the winter with Loughie McQuilkin.
The National Trust has provided the RDCA with plans for the proposed renovation of the Tithe Barn. It is intended to provide 'affordable accommodation for local people, and to support local business'. There will also be a new centre for the island's nurses. The plans are available for public viewing in the Resource Centre, and the National Trust are looking for comments from island residents.
