The village came alive once again for our much-loved Summer Fayre, and what a fantastic day it turned out to be! From smiling faces to local stalls and great entertainment, it was truly a celebration of community spirit.

A Heartfelt Thank You to Emily First and foremost, we want to express our thanks to Emily McGowan for her time, care, and dedication in managing hall bookings over the past 18 months. Emily has played a vital role in keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. While Emily will be stepping away from the bookings role, we are very glad that she will continue to be part of the Cardrona Village Association , focusing more on our digital communications and platforms. A

As the saying goes, "It takes a village," and we are reaching out to you today to ask for a little help from our wonderful community. As you know, we are always looking for ways to improve and support our village, and applying for funding is one of the best ways to make that happen. However, with our small team of just five people, we often struggle to find the time to apply for the various grants and funds available to us. That is where you come in! If you have experience wi

Triggering passionate debate at our AGM, the proposal for supporting a village wide survey on the bus stop was declined.

We’re bidding a fond farewell to our wonderful Event Co-ordinator, Mollie, after three years of unforgettable village events.

After a rewarding tenure as Chair, I’ll be stepping down from April 2026. While I’ll remain involved as a volunteer, we need a replacement.

We're thrilled to spotlight the news that we'll be looking to restructure our Board and the roles which our Trustees currently hold. With the launch of our digital capabilities, quick wins accomplished and a year full of valuable lessons learned; we're now wanting to shape things to be more efficient and agile in our ways of working - with a view to simplify and ease things for all involved. We've recognised that securing volunteers for various projects has been slower than h

We're sad to announce Matthew Godfree-Burnett, our dedicated Membership and Maintenance coordinator, is stepping down from his role after dedicating 3 years as a CVA volunteer. During this time, Matthew has not only helped keep the Village Hall running smoothly but also played a key part in keeping our renown village clock ticking. He also stayed on the CVA Board to while new trustees found their feet and has offered valuable insight, knowledge, skill and experience. From lon

We’re thrilled to announce a big change this Christmas. The CVA have opted for new plans when sourcing a beautiful Christmas tree to adorn our Village Green this year and have instead arranged for a tree to be planted rather than a temporary felled tree. We have chosen a Norway Spruce due to its stunning shape and lush foliage. Not only is this species known for its resilience, and ability to thrive in our climate, but also boasts excellent needle retention, ensuring that our

‘Fantastic engagement with the community. Well done for making our Village feel like a community!’ A huge thank you to those who joined us for our 1st Community Day pilot. It was a fantastic opportunity to meet fellow residents and put faces to names while we shared CVA updates and answer questions/listen to concerns.  We asked for anonymous feedback as part of the CVA member’s vote for graffiti artwork and were overwhelmed with the positive feedback we received as part of th