Community Representatives
This year, nominations are open for the two community representative positions on the Decision Making Panel. One representative is from Botriphnie (Drummuir area) and one from Boharm (Mulben area). Community representatives must live in the are they wish to represent and have two nominees who also live in that area. They will typically be asked to assess applications and attend decision making meetings two/three yearly and will sit for three years before standing down.

Please click here to download a form. Forms must be returned to REAP, 177 Mid Street, Keith, AB55 5BL or by email to tracey@reapscotland.org.uk by 5pm on Monday 3rd October 2022

If there are multiple nominees, elections will be held on 10th October at 7pm at Drummuir Hall and on 14th October at 7pm at Boharm Hall where each candidate will be invited to speak.

If you need any more information or want to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact tracey@reapscotland.org.uk

Come along and harvest the last of the tatties grown at Maryhill

• Learn ‘how to’ store them for over the winter
• Activities on growing tatties in bags through the autumn
• Q and A, bring your questions on how to grow tatties in the North East of Scotland
• Share your favourite tattie dish recipe
• Homemade crisps to try

Booking is essential, no drop-ins allowed and places on this workshop are limited. To book your place click here.

We are following ‘Scot Gov’ COVID safe guidance and practice. We will have hand washing facilities and hand sanitiser stations available.

If you develop any COVID 19 symptoms before the session please let us know and do NOT attend. You will be asked to sign a disclaimer at the workshop confirming you have no COVID 19 symptoms.

This workshop is funded by the National Lottery

Come along and join us on this FREE outdoor workshop.
We will be making willow wreaths and decorating them with winter foliage.
Show you how to make a simple basket
Other ideas on how you can use this useful plant
Take home cuttings

Booking is essential for this FREE event, no drop-ins allowed and places on this workshop are limited. To book your place please click here.

or call REAP on 01542 888070

or email: info@reapscotland.org.uk

(We are following ‘Scot Gov’ COVID safe guidance and practice. We will have hand washing

facilities and hand sanitiser stations available).

Come along and join us on this FREE outdoor workshop.
We will be making willow wreaths and decorating them with winter foliage.
Show you how to make a simple basket
Other ideas on how you can use this useful plant
Take home cuttings

Booking is essential for this FREE event, no drop-ins allowed and places on this workshop are limited.

or call REAP on 01542 888070

or email: info@reapscotland.org.uk

(We are following ‘Scot Gov’ COVID safe guidance and practice. We will have hand washing

facilities and hand sanitiser stations available).

Come and Join us to see what support is available.

Would you like to be more energy savvy?

Energy Efficiency at Home including No Cost Energy Saving Tips 
Switching Suppliers 
Energy Debt & Reducing Energy Bills 
Carbon Monoxide Awareness 
Reducing your Carbon Footprint 
Anything Else Energy Related! 

The next closing date deadline for applications is  5pm on Friday 25th August 2023

REAP’s Therapeutic Garden Open Day

Tuesday 29^th August, 11:30am-4pm at The OAKS, Morriston Road, Elgin.

Drop by to say hello to the team and to come see what we’ve been up to in our therapeutic garden.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us or would just like to find out more, this is a great chance to visit our lovely site at the OAKS, on Morriston Road, Elgin.

We’ll also be running two workshops on the day.

12-1pm: Propagation in the Garden Workshop

2-3pm: Nature Crafts Workshop

No need to book, you can just drop in!

This project aims to improve mental & physical well-being for adults through gardening, nature-connection & time spent socialising in natural, peaceful surroundings.

Therapeutic gardening is the use of garden space to improve and build resilience in mental health; to increase physical activity; develop social skills and encourage a healthier diet.

Session days and times

Participants meet on a weekly basis on Tuesday afternoons 2-4:30 pm and Thursday mornings 10-12:30pm at The Oaks site in Elgin where they can take part in various gardening activities such as sowing seeds, growing veg, fruit trees care, learning about composting and harvesting vegetables to take home. There is also a chance to socialise during our tea break. In the winter, we will hold indoor sessions where participants can learn to cook delicious soups from our garden or try their hands at nature-based craft activities.

Who can participate?

This project is suitable for individuals with low to moderate mental health conditions, mild physical disabilities or individuals experiencing isolation or bereavement.

How to join?  

For individuals:

We do not accept self-referrals at the moment. If you wish to join the programme, please get in touch with your GP or your social or health worker and ask them to email our Therapeutic Worker at: sarah@reapscotland.org.uk and we will be in touch.

For referring agencies:

We have designed an info pack for referrers where you can find answers to your questions and more information about the project: The Oaks Therapeutic Garden Project Info Pack for Referrers (click to download)

If you have a client that might benefit from this project, please email our Therapeutic Worker at: sarah@reapscotland.org.uk and they will be in touch.

For more information, please see REAP’s website: https://reapscotland.org.uk/oaks-therapeutic-garden/

Drop by between 11:30am and 4pm on Tuesday 29^th August, 2023 to find out more!