Hi, My name is Dave and I live in Manchester I may have the opportunity of of a job in Helmsdale.
It looks a wonderfull place to live and bring up my 2 daughters we are sick of the crime here in Manchester and we are outdoor people and love the countryside, but i need some assistance if possible.
Are there any toddler groups there? My wife is concerned about being 'cut off' if you like and the schooling situation, what's the school like?
I have a million and one questions this is assuming i get the job. I work for Network Rail and I may be based in Helmsdale.
Hi Dave, I am Lorna and I run the visitor Information office for Helmsdale.
In response to your enquiry regarding social and leisure activities available in the village, there is a wide range of very active organisations giving great variety and diversity of interest, these include the Flower Show which operates all year round offering competition in its various venues for any keen gardener. Helmsdale's Women's Rural Institute, Helmsdale Gardening Club, a very active committee who invite various speakers and organise various outings to gardens and garden centres throughout the year. The life boat who are always looking for volunteers and perform a very necessary service. The other organisations include Helmsdale Highland Games, Timespan, who arrange various outings for the children, show slide shows and films, they also invite a wide range of performers and demonstrators, covering a vast range of subjects, appealing to both young and old, at intermittent times through the winter months. For Church,tennis courts and harbour activities please see the Community web site, at www.helmsdale.org
Schooling for children include Mother's and toddlers who cater for babies to 3 years, Nursery who cover 3 years to school age and primary school to age 12 years. Secondary school education is in Golspie, the children are taken by bus leaving Bridge Hotel car park at 8.15 am and returned to this location at 4.20 pm each day. Places are always available for any one who wants to join. Any other enquiries please contact me at email lorna@strathullie.wanadoo.co.uk