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Published: 18 June 2020
| Tourism and Hospitality sector guidance | Guidance for the tourism and hospitality sector, including procedures for staff and customer safety and … |
| Beatson’s Building Supplies Mull Rally cancelled | Beatson’s Building Supplies Mull Rally cancelled Tobermory-based event cancelled due to COVID-19 uncertainty Organisers committed … |
| Round & About – July Issue OUT NOW | The July issue of Round & About is now available in the shops, theme ‘Community’ … |
| Second homes guidance – July 3 | Overview Scotland’s route map for easing out of lockdown restrictions was published on 21 May 2020 … |
| Promoting the use of face masks in Argyll | The Caring for People Tactical Partnership which was set up in response to the emergency … |
| Events Sector – Guidance | This guidance is for the events sector – in particular organisers of events. It comes … |
| Mull & Iona Ferry Committee update | The Mull & Iona Ferry Committee have responded to the newly published Calmac timetables which … |
| Staying Safe and protecting others (physical distancing) | Rules on staying safe and protecting others to help protect the NHS and save lives. … |
| Caravan sites and holiday parks | Guidance for campsites, holiday parks, caravan sites, motorhome hire businesses and their users. Who this … |
| Lockdown Update July 2 | 2 Metres rule remains the overall advice. From the end of next week there may … |
| Calmac Ferry Timetables 1 July – 18 October | These are the links to the Calmac Timetable Oban – Craignure 1 -14 July Oban … |
| Tobermory Harbour- Update 1 July | Tobermory Harbour is currently working towards lifting restrictions to visiting vessels from 3rd July, as … |
| Small Business Support Grant | The Small Business Support Grant closes on the 10th July – Small Businesses with a … |
| School Age Payment – Details | The School Age Payment is part of Best Start Grant, a package of three payments … |
| Visiting patients in hospitals – 13 July | From 13 July visiting to non-Covid areas of hospitals is to resume safely and on … |
| Guidance for Creative studios | Guidance for the creative industries, in particular for providers and users of creative studios in … |
| Guidance for retail, tourism and hospitality customers | Guidance for customers on how the retail experience in shops, tourism and hospitality businesses is … |
| Resuming cervical screening | Patients whose appointments were cancelled can now contact GP practice. Some NHS Scotland national screening … |
| Guidance for private landlords and letting agents – Updated 29 June | Updated Guidance has been issued by the Scottish Government 29 June Details and all guidance … |
| Guidance for businesses on physical distancing | Guidance for businesses in Scotland on physical distancing and closures due to the COVID-19 outbreak. … |
| Brendan O’Hara – Question & Answers | Mull Broadcasting was set up to provide entertainment by local people for local people during … |
| Opening public and customer toilets | The opening of public toilets carries with it a risk of transmission of COVID-19 given … |
| Calmac Update – 26 June | Calmac are pleased to now publish the next phase of our timetable. This will be … |
| Shopping scheme update – 26 June | Thank you to everyone who has used the Mull Health shopping scheme during lockdown. As … |
| Second homes guidance – Updated 26 June | Scotland’s route map for easing out of lockdown restrictions was published on 21 May 2020. This guidance … |
| New guidance for customers | Nicola Sturgeon says all members of the public have a role to play in making … |
| Care Home Visits | One nominated person will be able to visit a loved one in a care home … |
| Key Dates | Indicative Phase 2 dates: 3 July – Travel distance limit for leisure will be lifted … |
| Money Worries? | Are you worried about how to cope financially at the moment? Have you considered talking … |
| Calmac Statement – 24 June | “We are currently operating an essential services timetable which will be in place until 30 … |
| Changes in Lockdown & Indicative dates | People in Scotland will be allowed to meet up with one other household indoors from … |
| Enhanced safety for health and social care staff | Routine testing of workforce extended as more services resume. Staff who work in specialist cancer … |
| Schools to return full-time in August – if progress maintained | Scottish schools are aiming to reopen full-time with no physical distancing in August if coronavirus … |
| Aquaculture Hardship Fund details | To apply for a grant under the aquaculture hardship fund, applicants are required to demonstrate … |
| Guidance on moving home – From 29 June | From 29 June 2020, all home moves are permitted, provided they can be carried out … |
| Second homes guidance – Coronavirus | This guidance outlines how the phases in the route map apply to second homes. Please … |
| Urgent Dental care | Urgent care to be made widely available. Dental practices can resume seeing see NHS patients … |
| NHS Scotland’s Test and Protect advice | Information for households. Households will be sent information explaining how the Test and Protect system … |
| Restarting tourism safely – New Guidance | New workplace guidance published. Guidance to support Scotland’s tourism and hospitality sector to reopen safely … |
| Shopping Service | There has been some concern expressed about the Shopping Service ending. There are no plans … |
| Calmac Update 19 June – Phase 2 | Calmac will continue to operate an essential lifeline timetable until at least 30 June 2020. … |
| Coronavirus threat downgraded | The UK’s coronavirus alert level has been downgraded from four to three, its chief medical … |
| Credt & Store cards – Payment Holiday Extension | Banks have been told to give even more time to millions of people struggling with … |
| Funeral services in places of worship | The Scottish Government understand that most faith and belief communities in Scotland have halted the … |
| Shielding support and contacts – 19 June | The Scottish Governmet has issued revised documents for this group. Scottish Goverment web site Contact … |
| Advice for people with specific medical conditions – 18 June | These conditions include: cancer, diabetes, heart disease, IBD; chronic kidney and liver disease; dermatological, neurological, … |
| Returning to work safely – Update 18 June | As outlined in our route map we are taking a phased approach to easing lockdown measures to … |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19): Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 section 142 – statutory guidance | The Scottish Government has published new guidance. It is an update on occasional license use … |
| Tourism and hospitality sector guidance | The Scottish Government has published new guidance for the tourism and hospitality sector, including procedures … |
| Mull & Iona Ferry Committee – Ferry Capacity over the summer | The shape of the ferry service over the next few months is starting to emerge. … |
| Phase 2 Changes | People using trains, taxis, buses and ferries in Scotland will be required to wear face … |
| Moving to Phase 2 of the Lockdown | The current status of the epidemic in Scotland means that the changes in Phase 2 … |
| Shielding? Today you can leave home to exercise | From 18 June, those who are shielding are able to leave home to exercise. Until … |
| Bin collections go back to three weekly cycle | From week beginning 29 June If you live in Kintyre (south of Kennacraig), Islay/Jura and … |
| Were you turned down for a grant by Argyll & Bute? | Were you not eligible for the £10,000 grant because you are a new business? “A … |
| Free school meals extended | Additional £27.6 million to help feed pupils and other key groups. Children eligible for free … |
| Mull & Iona Covid19 Local Resilience Fund | Applications are welcome for up to £3,000 from the Mull & Iona Covid19 Local Resilience … |
| Argyll & Bute Hardship Fund – B&B’s | A new hardship fund launched today to help Bed & Breakfast and Small Serviced Accommodation … |
| Reopening childcare safely | Nurseries and other early learning and childcare (ELC) providers have received new guidance to help … |
| Calmac Customer Update – 12 June 2020 | “We’ve been sharing regular updates with our customers as Scotland takes its first phased steps … |
| Argyll & Bute Council News | Funding to help Events Argyll and Bute Council will invest up to £250,000 in events … |
| COVID-19 guidance for farmers and crofters | Guidance for farmers and crofters to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) has been published. … |
| Construction industry – Update 11 June | This document is one of a set of documents about how to work safely in … |
| Summer support for students | Earlier financial help for those facing hardship. Students facing hardship this summer due to COVID-19 … |
| Help-to-Buy scheme – Extended | The first minister says the Scottish government’s Help-to-Buy scheme is being extended until March 2022. … |
| Cleaning Protocols for Self-Catering Properties | A provisional date of 15 July has been set for when tourism businesses may be … |
| Scottish tourism sector could reopen on 15 July | Scotland’s tourism businesses, including pubs, hotels and restaurants, have been told to prepare to reopen … |
| Glengorm Recycling Centre | Opening times Monday – Friday: 9.00am – 3.00pm Saturday: 9.00am to 12.00 noon Sunday: Closed … |
| Support for tourism industry | Further measures have been announced by Tourism Secretary Fergus Ewing to support Scotland’s vital tourism … |
| Caring for People – Report 9th June | This is a weekly briefing to update health and social care partners on the work … |
| Ferries & Coronavirus survey | In the coming months as Scotland transitions through the Coronavirus Route Map, restrictions on travel will … |
| Shielding extended until 31 July | The shielding of those who are most at risk if they become infected with Covid-19 … |
| More support for small businesses | Small businesses which share properties but do not pay business rates are now eligible to … |
| New health measures for travellers to Scotland | New public health measures will come into force on Monday (8 June) to help suppress … |
| Update from Mull & Iona Ferry Committee – June 6 | Ferry capacity in Coronavirus future phases On entering phase one of the government’s Coronvirus Routemap at the … |
| Guidance for hill walkers and climbers | Phase 1: Guidance for hill walkers and climbers in Scotland Read our detailed Phase 1 … |
| CRUMBS! | CRUMBS! The Ross of Mull Community Café has been delighted to be able to help … |
| Accomodation for Hospital Appt’s in Glasgow | Premier Travel Inn Glagow City Centre South which is only open for essential workers will … |
| Army Mobile COVID19 Testing Unit on Mull today | An Army Mobile COVID19 Testing Unit has arrived in Mull this morning to test essential … |
| Calmac Essential timetable until 30 June | CalMac is continuing an Essential Timetable until 30 June 2020 due to Covid-19 No future bookings will … |
| Extra payment for Carers | Eligible carers to get an additional £230.10. In recognition of the additional pressure that unpaid … |
| Mobile Testing Unit for Essential Workers -Thursday | It looks like a Mobile Testing Unit (MTU) will be at Mull and Iona Community … |
| Round & About – June Issue | The June issue of Round & About is now available in the shops, theme ‘Nature’ … |
| Best Start Grant School Age Payment. | Eligible parents of children aged four and five are being encouraged to apply for financial … |
| Additional quota for inshore fishing | Up to £2 million of potential new opportunities to help fleet. Inshore fishers who usually … |
| Next steps for NHS Scotland | NHS Scotland will begin resuming some services that have been suspended, delayed or deferred due … |
| Self-Employment Income Scheme to be extended | The Self-Employment Income Scheme will be extended, with applications opening in August for a second … |
| Furlough scheme details | Businesses must start paying towards furlough scheme from August. The Chancellor says Employers will be … |
| Tobermory Harbour Association guidelines for easing lockdown | The Harbour Association has issued and a Notice to Mariners new guidance for Harbour users, … |
| Calmac – Changed Guidance | CalMac have today announced minor relaxations to the types of ferry travel that is permitted, … |
| Changes to Lockdown – Phase 1 starts tomorrow | Phase 1 starts tomorrow in easing Lockdown From Friday, We will now be able to … |
| Pharmacy Closed – Thursday 28th May | The Pharmacy is closed on Thursday 28th May because of the repairs going on. The … |
| Changes to bins, roads and amenity services | The Recycling centre reopens June 1st. Keep up to adte with the situation at https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/recycling The … |
| Michael Russell, Facebook Q & A Details | Michael Russell, MSP, is holding a Facebook session starting at 7.30pm on 28th May. Open … |
| Call for Evidence on impact of COVID-19 on the rural economy | The Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee is inviting all interested individuals and organisations to submit … |
| Updated Guidance | We have updated the following Pages, today 27th May Official Guidance for Planning Covid-Safe Workplaces … |
| Test & Protect Resources | Guidance for the public, including a summary is available online along with guidance for employers. Under Test and Protect, … |
| Waltons Island delivery update | Waltons are no longer doing any personal shopping in any supermarkets now. Tesco will make … |
| Scientific evidence – returning to schools | The Scottish Government has published a summary of the scientific evidence about coronavirus relating to … |
| Support to work safely – New Guidance by sector | New guidance has been published for retailers and manufacturers to consider how people can safely … |
| Test and Protect | The Scottish government’s new “test and protect” strategy will go live on Thursday, the first … |
| Drones delivering masks to the Hospital | Drone technology is to be used to deliver protective equipment to a hospital on a … |
| Two week quarantine on new arrivals to UK from 8th June | Two-week quarantines will be imposed on new arrivals to the UK from June 8, with fines … |
| Calmac – Essential timetable until 14th June | CalMac is currently running an essential services timetable across our network in response to the … |
| Easing Lockdown – Clarification | Nicola Sturgeon has said people will be able to travel longer distances to see their … |
| What is the Scottish Welfare Fund? | The Scottish Welfare Fund is a national scheme provided under The Welfare Funds (Scotland) Act … |
| Tobermory Recycling centre – Reopening 1 June | Household waste recycling centres to reopen on June 1 Plans are being made to reopen … |
| Mortgage Payment ‘Holidays’ extended | Homeowners struggling financially due to coronavirus will be able to extend their mortgage payment holiday … |
| Schools will reopen from 11 August | Scottish schools have been asked to start preparing for the return of pupils in the … |
| Summary of Proposed Changes to Lockdown from 28 May | The rules set out in the previous (Lockdown) phase apply except as set out below. … |
| Scotland’s route map through and out of the crisis | Download the … |
| Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods | You can get Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods: if your child is the … |
| Coronavirus Symptoms? You can now get tested | The first minister has confirmed that testing will be available from today to anyone with … |
| Change in Official Guidance | People who experience a loss of smell or taste are being advised to get tested … |
| Easing Lockdown – Route map | The first minister will publish a route map setting out a phased approach to easing … |
| Official Guidance for Planning Covid-Safe Workplaces | The offical guidance for planning Covid-Safe Workplaces has been added. WE will add further resources … |
| Short term electric bike hire to Key Workers. | Due to the current Covid-19 we are currently closed but through Cycling Uk we are … |
| Shielding support and contacts | Details of shielding support for vulnerable people to arrange for food and medicine deliveries, and … |
| Self-Employment Income Support Scheme | To apply go here, enter your Unique Taxpayer Reference, enter NI number. Complete the personal … |
| Helpline for those seeking employment or studying | Skills Development Scotland is providing help through its website My World of Work. SDS has … |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19) recruitment | NHSScotland Careers | COVID-19 tracing team. As we move into the next phase of the COVID-19 response, a … |
| Essential workers: apply for a #coronavirus test | IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM Argyll and Bute HSCP An army mobile Covid-19 testing unit is travelling … |
| Shopping scheme update 13th May | Thank you to the Coop for doing an amazing job getting back on track this … |
| Food parcels and food deliveries – who is doing what? | Co-op shopping can be ordered through the Mull Health website, and delivered to your door. … |
| Extra support for charities | Small premises now eligible for £10,000 grants. Properties occupied by charities can now apply for … |
| Furlough Scheme extended until October | The UK scheme to pay wages of workers on leave because of coronavirus will be … |
| Isle of Mull Community Covid-19 Emergency Fund | This is amazing! The target was set at £7,000 and now is at £7,810. So … |
| Co-op Tuesday 12th – Good News! | I can confirm that all our systems are now up and running and we will … |
| 6 Days to go … | 6 Days left … £190 to go … it’s getting closer. … |
| National Wellbeing Hub for Health & Care Workers & Carers | New resources for staff, carers, volunteers and their families. Organisations from across Scotland have worked … |
| Alternatives to the Co-op | Just a reminder that the following are doing orders and that these can be delivered … |
| Shopping Service suspended | Monday 11th May – Co-op shopping A major power outage overnight has resulted in a … |
| MCC Comments on Scottish Government Framework | Mull Community Council comments on Scottish Government Framework Mull Community Council (MCC) strongly supports the … |
| Lockdown – Change | Nicola Sturgeon says people will now be permitted to exercise outdoors more than once a … |
| Student Accomodation – Proposed changes | Students who cannot take up places in purpose-built accommodation due to the Covid-19 pandemic will … |
| Additional support for Lifeline Services | Families on lower incomes and older people are to get more support with extra funding … |
| Support for lockdown restrictions | Survey of attitudes to COVID-19 shows public respect messaging. Staying at home to save lives … |
| Additional £45m to support pivotal businesses. | A fund launched last week to provide grants for small and medium-sized businesses affected by … |
| Fair Start Scotland | Are you unemployed and looking to secure work? If so the Employability Team is here … |
| Housebuilders – Emergency Loans | Housebuilders will be able to apply for short-term loans of up to £1 million from … |
| Connecting High Risk & Low Income groups | People from low income households and who are clinically high-risk are to be given laptops … |
| Scotland’s coronavirus lockdown extended | First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has formally extended Scotland’s coronavirus lockdown. By law, the social distancing … |
| Co-op Update 6th May | Delivery volumes on chilled and fruit and veg are very large today so we should … |
| The Scottish Goverment wants to hear your ideas | The emergence of Coronavirus (COVID-19) is the biggest global challenge that humanity has faced for … |
| Extra payment for unpaid carers | Investment of £19.2 million to support 83,000 carers As part of the next emergency coronavirus … |
| Farming – New powers over CAP | Legislation which allows the Common Agricultural Policy to be simplified and improved post-Brexit has passed … |
| Home schooling – Update from Argyll & Bute | Argyll and Bute Council’s Policy Lead for Education has issued a reassuring message to parents, … |
| Mull and Iona Covid19 Local Resilience Fund | Applications up to £5,000 are invited for projects which address issues arising from the Covid19 … |
| Mull and Iona Community Hospital (MICH) Update | After reading several pieces on here I thought I had better let you know how … |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19): test, trace, isolate, support strategy | Sets out our plans to help disrupt community transmission of the virus. “On 23 April … |
| Preparing for economic recovery | Expert tech review announced as further business support opens to applications. The second phase of … |
| Private Rent Sector Landlord Covid-19 Loan Scheme | Landlords whose tenants are having difficulty paying rent during the Covid-19 crisis have been offered … |
| Summary of MCM group members views on exiting lock-down | The MCM group are really pleased to see the debate has been opened up on … |
| Additional Funds – Mental Health Suuport & Alcohol Issues | There will be £105,000 going to Young Scot for the provision of new digital content on mental … |
| Supporting People with Autism | The Scottish government has announced more than £200,000 in funding for autism organisations. There are … |
| Coronavirus Newly Self Employed Hardship Fund | This fund can provide a one off grant of £2,000 for the newly self-employed who … |
| Unfamiliar faces / vehicles | If you are unsure of whether someone has a right to be on the island, … |
| Exiting Lockdown? | The MCM group have been asked to give their thoughts on Lock-down. This is such … |
| Round & About – Available Now | The May issue of Round & About is now available in the shops, theme Hope, … |
| A Round up of advice | 1. NHS Inform The latest from NHS Scotland and the Scottish government, including social distancing and … |
| What do you do when you think someone is ‘breaking’ the lockdown? | Who do you call? The island has risen to the challenge of the lockdown. Rules … |
| Michael Russell – Live Facebook Q&A tonight | Michael Russell, MSP for Argyll & Bute is running a Live Facebook Q&A at 7.30pm … |
| £100m funds to help business – Opens Today | A £100 million package of additional grant support for small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) … |
| Best Start Grants | You can get Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods: if your child is the … |
| Use of Facemasks | The Scottish government has published updated guidance on the use of face coverings during the … |
| Fishermen/Women – Support | For fishermen/women and their families needing extra support on the islands. Support and financial help … |
| Businesses Working together | During the COVID-19 epidemic, the people of Mull and Iona have rallied together to help … |
| Social distancing regulations strengthened | Temporary regulations confirmed and extended to protect workers. Social distancing regulations introduced to slow the … |
| Small Business Loans – Update 27 April | Britain’s smallest businesses will be offered 100% government-backed rescue loans after sharp criticism for the … |
| South West Mull and Iona Development Update | A coastal project on Mull is providing a lifeline for rural residents making sure no … |
| Introducing Mull TV | In these difficult times, it is good to announce something new. Introducing Mull TV. Mull … |
| Auto Finance leases – Repayment freeze | Britain’s financial watchdog has confirmed there will be a three-month repayment freeze for consumers with … |
| Commercial Property Arrears | Commercial property landlords banned from demanding rent arrears Commercial property landlords in the UK have been … |
| Domestic Abuse | Calls to National Domestic Abuse helpline up by 120%. Please, please, please reach out where … |
| Royal Bank – Cards for Carers | Royal Bank of Scotland is introducing a new supplement card to existing current account holders … |
| Scotland’s Framework for making decisions | Scotland must adjust to “new normal” of living with Covid-19, which may include cycling in and … |
| Co-op Tobermory – Advance Notice | The Co-op may when required close the store between 10am and 11am on any given … |
| Special dietary requirements | If you have a letter from your surgery confirming that you need a special diet, … |
| Shielding and at high risk – Food Boxes | Food boxes for people who are shielding and at high risk Your ambient and frozen … |
| Ferries April Round up | Everything is of course dominated by Coronavirus right now, and the impact on Scottish ferry … |
| Aldi Form is up and running! | The Aldi form is up and live as of now. If I could remind you … |
| Scrubs Update – Fabric needed! | We can re-purpose duvet covers, sheets, curtains, but it must meet the following requirements: washable … |
| Mull Highland Games 2020 Cancelled | Mull Highland Games Committee regrets to advise that the 2020 Games event is cancelled due … |
| Nappy delivery service | Order nappies, formula and wipes and we will arrange for them to be collected from … |
| Aldi Deliveries | We are able to offer basic food boxes, containing enough food from Aldi to supply … |
| Oban Times | All stories in the Oban Times are free to read online during the crisis. … |
| Job Retention Scheme open | The government’s Job Retention Scheme is now open for employers to access support to continue … |
| Co-Op Update – 18 April | Deliveries- We are being delivered to 6 days a week so that should really help … |
| Ruby Low – ICU Nurse | This time last month, Ruby Low, from the Isle of Mull, was four weeks into … |
| Mull Broadcasting – 3 Episodes available NOW | There are now THREE EPISODES from Mull Broadcasting, all available by following this link. Thanks … |
| Carers, In need of Support? | North Argyll Carers Centre If you are currently in a caring role and in need … |
| UK Furlough scheme extended | The government payment scheme for furloughed workers has been extended into June. More than nine … |
| Business Round up – 17 April | Extension of coronavirus support This week the Scottish Government announced a £220m extension to the … |
| Argyll & Bute Council -Travel Advice | Everyone’s clear about the need to stay home and stay safe at the moment, and … |
| Online live Baby Massage Classes | Argyll and Bute HSCP MIDWIVES are delivering online live Baby Massage Classes to parents across … |
| Mull Ballet | Free online weekly Mull Ballet dance classes starting next week. All welcome – children must … |
| Shielding – The Support Services are there to help you | If you are shielding it is really important to use the practical supports that are … |
| Shielding – Does it apply to you? | If you are not sure if it applies to you you can call the Coronavirus … |
| Isle of Mull Ice Cream Home Deliveries | Since lockdown was announced we’ve taken a little time to pause and figure out the … |
| Food Bank Donations | Many people have been asking how they can give financial donations to the food bank. … |
| Third Sector – Emergency Funding | Third sector organisations across Scotland are being encouraged to apply for emergency funding to help … |
| Sunday Sailings suspended | The temporary timetable in place for Oban – Craignure has been amended. As from this weekend, there … |
| Additional support for business | Second phase of funding to protect against the effects of COVID-19. Around £220 million of … |
| EwenMe – New phone based support service | EwenMe is a new phone based support service launched by Ewen’s Room to combat the … |
| Tobermory Stores – Boxes & Stock | Hope everyone had a nice Easter weekend. We have been busy updating our stock list … |
| Face Masks Update 14 April | Face Masks update; With help from Dawn Read, Diana Guthrie-James and Brian Swinbanks we now … |
| Beatson’s Building Supplies Mull Rally update | – Planning going ahead for the October 8-11 event – Organising Permit in place from Motorsport UK … |
| Helpline for people over 70 and other high risk people | Starting tomorrow (April 14th) there is a new helpline for people over 70 and other … |
| Surgical Scrubs – Volunteers Needed | We’re ready to start making 72 sets of surgical scrubs for our NHS staff and … |
| Shielding | Shielding is for people, including children, who are at very high risk of severe illness … |
| Information for Maternity Patients | Updated 10/04/20 – Women can join the Midwives on their own facebook page Birth in Argyll & … |
| Community Pharmacy Easter Opening Hours | Community Pharmacy Easter Opening Hours http://ow.ly/u1lB50zaD2J Latest guidance on Coronavirus including Social Distancing and general … |
| COVID19 Symptom Tracker App | Argyll and Bute HSCP The COVID19 Symptom Tracker is an app, approved by Scotland’s top … |
| NHS Scrubs – Volunteer Coordinator needed! | We’re looking for a Coordinator to recruit a team of volunteers to produce sets of … |
| Co-op Shopping Scheme update 10th April | We’re delighted that so many people are using the Co-op shopping scheme. To help us … |
| A message to the Mull Community …… | … from the Mull Crisis Management Group Today is the three week anniversary of our … |
| Another reason to support the Co-op! | The Co-op has pulled its planned Easter television advertising campaign, instead donating the airtime to the national … |
| Airbnb halts bookings in UK | From today, UK Airbnb bookings will be restricted to key workers and other essential stays … |
| Tobermory Post Office opening hours from 09 April | Extended Tobermory Post Office opening hours from 09 April Monday 10.00 – 4.00 Tuesday 10.00 … |
| Home-Start Mull | Although our groups and Home visiting volunteers have been put on hold until we are … |
| Masks for Mull! | Working with frontline NHS Staff and Carers, a small team of volunteers have developed a … |
| Co-op Shopping Scheme – update 7th April 2020. | The scheme is proving really popular – thank you to everyone who is supporting it. … |
| Friday Deliveries | FREE DELIVERY TO YOUR DOOR We are delivering all across the island to your door! … |
| Coronavirus Funding Support and Grants | Current information from Business Gateway on Coronavirus Funding Support and Grants Click here Updated … |
| Ross of Mull Art Exhibition | Go to the Facebook Page of the Ross of Mull Art Exhibition. 2020 would have … |
| New Overdraft Rules | Article in the Scotsman outlining the new overdraft rules. Read the … |
| NHS Update | @NHS24 continues to work tirelessly to answer your calls as quickly as possible. To help … |
| NHS Fitness Studio | Take your pick from 24 instructor-led videos across our aerobics exercise, strength and resistance, and pilates and yoga … |
| Salen – Gift of Food | Good afternoon. This is a call out for everyone in Salen. The island has been … |
| Universal Credit online | Use this service to: Create a Universal Credit account Make a claim Join your partner’s … |
| Bin collections from Monday 6 April | During the coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic, the council will introduce a simplified, two-weekly bin collection … |
| Current Business Support | Comprehensive and detailed report on Business support. 17 Pages. … |
| Using Zoom! | Zoom is very popular and it is being used a lot on the island. There … |
| West Coast Motors | West Coast Motors (WCM) have contacted me to say they are now available to transport … |
| Ewen’s Room new Buddy Line. | The name may change but the idea behind this remains the same. Thanks to all … |
| Creative Scotland Resource Directory | Creative Scotland have pulled together an A-Z of funding and resources available to those in … |
| If your employer has told you not to work | If your place of work has shut down or there’s no work for you because … |
| Tobermory Pharmacy | To assist with our deliveries could patients who have moved in the last 12 months … |
| Mull and Iona Ranger Service | At this time the natural world can provide a lot of solace and is great … |
| Sorren & Hannah, Livestream Gig 3rd April | This Friday, 3rd April at 7.30pm, Sorren & I are performing a full length gig … |
| Tobermory Spring Flower Show – Online Fun | Tobermory Spring Flower Show had to be cancelled. So for a bit of fun any … |
| Tobermory Harbour Association April 1st Update | Covid 19 restrictions update at 1st April 2020 As you may be aware, we have … |
| Dental surgery update | The dental surgery is closed for direct dental treatment. I can help with advice, analgesics … |
| Shopping | We have had to change the way you pay for Shopping if you are using … |
| Advice to Owners … | … of companion animals and livestock https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-to-owners-of-companion-animals-and-livestock/ … |
| Round & About, April Issue – Available now | Round & About: The April issue of Round & About is now in the shops, … |
| Post Office – What’s What | We are not refusing any customers, what may be essential to me may not be … |
| Craignure assessment centre opened | Please read this carefully. Report from the Oban Times. Coronavirus assessment centres have opened at … |
| For Residents of South West Mull | Just to let you know that you might get a phone call over the next … |
| Telephone Issues, Tobermory Surgery | 31/03/2020 We are currently experiencing telephone issues with our main line into Tobermory Surgery. Please … |
| Help with non-domestic rates | Help with non-domestic rates in Scotland during coronavirus. … |
| 10 drivers doing deliveries to your door! | 10 drivers doing deliveries to your door, free of charge and using social distance. (Adult … |
| Mull Music Festival – New Dates 1st October – 4th October | Mull Music Festival new dates starting Thursday 1st October through to the Sunday night 4th … |
| Domestic Abuse – Help & Information. | These are challenging times for all families. There is a big risk of an increase … |
| Cleaning Update | All of these products should be applied and left on surfaces for several minutes to … |
| Medical equipment and supplies | From the Community Nurses: We are looking for equipment and supplies that have been given … |
| Dedicated helpline offering advice to vulnerable people | A dedicated helpline offering advice to vulnerable people across Argyll and Bute during the coronavirus … |
| Governement Guidance for Food Businesses | Newly Released. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-food-businesses Also in … |
| Buy & Sell Mull – Open with changes | Hi everyone, I just wanted to let you know that Buy & Sell: Mull will … |
| Park Lodge – Takeaways but home delivered ONLY | We have been contacted by Argyll and Bute Council and on their recommendation we will … |
| NEW – Self Employed Income Support Scheme | Pays 80% of avarage profits over the past three years Up to £2500 per month … |
| Visit Mull and Iona | An updated message to our visitors. … |
| URGENT GUIDANCE | Under Clear Medical Advice the Mull Crisis Management group have made this decision for the … |
| Local Resources – Updated 26 March | The Local Services page has been updated. Expanded South West Mull … |
| Mull and Iona Vets – Covid-19 update | This post is to highlight changes to the veterinary services provided by Mull and Iona … |
| CALMAC – Essential Lifeline Timetables | Calmac have published the Essential Lifeline Timetables to keep us safe during the Covid-19 outbreak. … |
| Dervaig Premier | In order to continue to fulfill the huge increase with home deliveries, in conjunction with … |
| Successfully dealing with an early COVID case on Mull | Successfully dealing with an early COVID case on Mull and the prevention of contagion This … |
| Ross of Mull and Iona Community Transport Scheme | Community transport will deliver prescriptions and shopping on request for anyone, throughout SW Mull, during … |
| Glengorm Landfill site – Closed | Due to the ongoing situation with the coronavirus Glengorm landfill site is closed to the … |
| West Coast Motors -Reductions | COVID-19: SERVICE UPDATE From Wednesday 25 March, we shall make further reductions to our bus … |
| Seafood sector – Aid Package | The seafood sector is to receive an initial support package of more than £5m during … |
| The Waterfall Fund | The Waterfall Fund Covid-19 Crisis Fund has agreed the first grant payment to a group … |
| Salen Hotel | With the updated guidance it appears that we can continue our take away service. So … |
| Grants for Small Businesses scheme | Application forms for the Grants for Small Businesses scheme are now on the Argyll & … |
| Tobermory Gas Man TGM | We are in unique times, with the UK Government asking people to stay at home … |
| Co-op – Newspapers & Lottery suspended | Newspapers and lottery are suspended until further notice. We will limit customers numbers to 10 … |
| Tobermory CalMac office – Closed | Due to the impact that Covid – 19 is having on our staffing levels we … |
| Argyll & Bute – Updated Information for businesses | Argyll & Bute have updated their information. … |
| Tobermory Post Office – Opening Hours | Given the announcement tonight I have made the decision to cut the opening hours further. … |
| Glengorm Coffeeshop – Closed | Following the latest government updates the shop at Glengorm Coffeeshop will not be open after … |
| Mull Sportive – Cancelled | Unfortunately we have no option but to cancel this year’s Mull Sportive. Even if the … |
| Bank of Scotland – No van this week | There will be no service this week. The mobile is not coming over to the … |
| Get an Isolation note if … | Use this service if you have been told to stay at home because of #coronavirus … |
| Mull Hire | Please contact by telephone only 01680 300422 07831256001 Thank You, … |
| MacDonalds Filling Station, Salen | Mon – Sat Open 7.30am- 6pm Sundays Closed all … |
| Co-op – New measures | Urgent From tomorrow we will be limiting customer numbers in store and numerous other measures … |
| Tobermory Stores – Delivery Service | Closing Announcement Due to the announcement just made by the Prime Minister, it is with … |
| Tobermory Bakery – Closed Tuesday 24 March | We are closing tomorrow to ensure we implement a service that will Benefit as many … |
| Living with worry and anxiety | Our world is changing rapidly at the moment. Given some of the news coverage, it … |
| NHS – Say Thanks | People have been asked to take part in a huge round of applause on Thursday … |
| The 2 Fund Raising Appeals | Medical Emergency Fund https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/isle-of-mull-community-covid-19-emergency-fund Mull Crisis Fund … |
| MESS Castaways – NO DONATIONS PLEASE | NO DONATIONS PLEASE Due to Covid 19, we have closed the shops and are now … |
| Protecting Personal and Community Safety | INTRODUCTION We are really lucky on Mull to have Steve Douglas as part of the … |
| Spar Shop, Bunessan – New Measures | In light of the current events, the Spar shop in Bunessan has instigated the following … |
| Tobermory Harbour | The Harbour will be closed to all non essential boats and passengers. As Anne says … |
| Mull Bird Club | Mull Bird Club has cancelled all its meeting for the foreseeable future. … |
| Called 999 or 111? Please Read | CAN I ASK IF YOU CALL 999 or are expecting an ambulance through 111 or … |
| Volunteer Coordinators | The multi-agency partnership managing the emergency response in Argyll and Bute is looking for nominated … |
| Holiday Let and Second Home Owners – Please read | We urgently need to get in place island wide overnight stays where delivery and fuel … |
| Daily Mass – Details | Daily Mass at 10 am and also Worshiping when you cannot Attend Mass I am … |
| Pennyghael Stores – OPEN | I am open from 9.00 – 4.00 Monday to Friday. I am still getting fresh … |
| Church of Scotland – Online Worship | Local Services are currently suspended but the Church of Scotland in Kintyre & Gigha are … |
| Covid-19 and Royal Mail | With more and more Mull residents at home through the day, myself and my fellow … |
| Tobermory Hotel – Closed | HOTEL CLOSURE As directed by the Government, we have now closed the restaurant and bar … |
| How we can best stop Covid-19 on Mull | We all have an amazing Community on Mull. After 2 months of preparation many people … |
| Calmac – Keeping each other safe | To minimise personal contact at this ticket desk area, and to maintain practical social distance … |
| Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction | If you are on a low income, whether you are working or not, and need … |
| Coronavirus – what should I claim? | https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/coronavirus/claim Have you been made redundant or laid off? You may be entitled to the … |
| Scam – Fake HMRC texts and emails. | Warning to everyone. There has been a flood of text messages and emails saying they … |
| Whitetail Gin – Hand Sanitiser | Whitetail now have the first hand sanitiser available for those who are most vulnerable/work in … |
| The Waterfall Fund: Covid-19 Crisis Fund | In view of the exceptional level of need generated by the current pandemic, the Waterfall … |
| Argyll & Bute – Wedding Advice | We understand this is an extremely worrying time for anyone who has a wedding booked … |
| Tobermory High School kitchen | Tobermory High School kitchen will be open between 12 noon and 12.30pm every weekday so … |
| Key Workers List | The Department for Education has published a list of “key workers” whose children will be … |
| A message to all travellers to and from Mull | People travelling to and from Mull have a responsibility to follow all government advice intended … |
| Marketing Mull and Iona – A message to our visitors | Many visitors are seeking clarity as to whether they should come to Mull and Iona … |
| Coronavirus and claiming benefits | This page provides information about coronavirus and claiming benefits. It will continue to be updated. Please … |
| Tell the Island’s story | The Guardian are looking for people to talk about the impact of Coronavirus. It’s titled … |
| Update on school closures and exams – 19 March | Exams will not go ahead, teaching, learning and support can continue with local flexibility. Deputy … |
| Current COVID-19 GUIDANCE – 19 March | SELF ISOLATION is recommended for high risk groups. These groups include: • Aged over 70 … |
| Calmac – Major Changes | During the current global outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19), CalMac is working closely with all relevant … |
| South West Mull and Iona – Telephone linking service | To help combat social isolation we are co-ordinating a telephone linking service for people who … |
| Asthma Advice | This is good advice for anyone with Asthma. It came from a respiratory nurse specialist … |
| Coeliac disease and coronavirus | New government advice about at risk groups now includes criteria which includes people with coeliac disease. … |
| A Heart Breaking Statement of Fact | A HEART BREAKING STATEMENT OF FACT by one of our most loved. Despite Government recommendations … |
| A Hiker’s guide to Coronavirus | Can and should you carry on hiking and hillwalking? What happens if the government introduces … |
| Advice for our Young People | Advice for Young People from … |
| Ross of Mull and Iona Community Transport Scheme – Change | Ross of Mull and Iona Community Transport Scheme are suspending their transport service and are … |
| Salen – Community Support | In Salen if you are having to reduce social contact, Kerry Mitchell, Helen McWalter & … |