Huntly Travel Hub

25/08/2024

Where did your weekend take you?
This is me or is it Charles Rennie Mackintosh......... taken a few weekends ago down They have a great exhibition and a dressing up section!!! What did you all get up to????????

18/08/2024

Did you have a good weekend? Did it rush by to quickly? Are you ready for the schools to go back on Tuesday (in Aberdeenshire)? This weeks image from the Huntly Travel Hub is a painted landscape from a recent visit to the Beyond Van Gogh exhibition in Glasgow.

11/08/2024

Next door Number 30 are hiring. Take a look and drop them a line if there is anything that interests you.

Café@number30 is due to launch on Thursday 12th September and we are delighted to be recruiting a front of house team and kitchen assistants to support our chef deliver his menu with excellent customer service.

Experience is desirable but not essential as training will be given.

If you have a can-do attitude, you are a team player who enjoys working with the public and you have a passion for food, then send a copy of your CV to us with a note of the position that interests you and detail an indication of your availability of work.

Café Assistants/Baristas

Duties will include coffee making, taking orders, and serving food and beverages, processing orders on the EPOS tills and making financial transactions. You will be a key member of the team to ensure front and back of house is kept clean and tidy as well as maintaining stock levels in the front of house areas.

Kitchen Assistants/Porters

Key duties will include washing dishes and working as part of the team to ensure the kitchen is kept clean and tidy. Putting stock away and refilling front of house concessions especially during peak times. Assisting the chef by the prepping of some food.

The café will be open: Thursdays, Fridays, and Mondays 9.30am to 5pm.
Saturdays and Sundays 10am to 5pm.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 18th August at midnight to [email protected].

Rates of pay will be discussed at interview dependent on experience.
Huntly Development Trust is a Living Wage Employer.

We look forward to hearing from you!

11/08/2024

Another weekend has whizzed by, what did you get up to? This was taken at Kelvingrove the week before last.
More pics of my weekend in Glasgow to following in the coming weeks.

Where did your weekend take you?

05/08/2024

We are asking for your help for our event please, can you marshall, can you provide a toilet stop please get in touch(map below)

WWEE T***S and HUNTLY MARIE CURIE are joining forces to bring you a 10k walk!

Get ready to dress bright and walk the streets of Huntly and help raise funds for both groups!

We welcome all ages and would love to see as much families take part as possible!
Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Your safety is paramount and we will have plenty of Marshall’s at road crossings but We are not liable for any personal injury that you may suffer as a result of taking part in this activity. You take part at your own risk.

👇Entries now open! Click the link to take you there👇
https://facebook.com/events/s/wee-toots-and-huntly-marie-cur/822146256553096/

Huntly Marie Curie & Wee T***s Sunset Strollers 10K Walk

04/08/2024

Hello, how is everyone? Here’s me at Balmoral the other day when I was out and about supporting the Grampian 50+ Network they have a regular walking Group that meet in Huntly every Thursday.

Where did your weekend take you?

02/08/2024

Number 30 has exciting news! Welcome to the team Shaun. I look forward to working alongside side you with Huntly Development Trust.

Yes, the rumours are true! We are delighted to confirm that Shaun McWilliam is taking on the role as Head Chef at Number 30.

Shaun has hit the ground running and we’re really looking forward to him developing the food aspect of Number 30.

To get us started let’s get to know Shaun a little better with one of our interviews.

Let’s get started. Introduce yourself and tell us about your new role at HDT?
🍽️ “Hi, I’m Shaun McWilliam. I'm originally from Huntly and I've just returned to the area after being away for a few years working in a number of reputable places. I'm glad to have taken on the role as Head Chef at Number 30.”

What’s the central focus of your role right now?
🍽️ “At the moment it’s early days! This is a first for me starting a place up from a blank canvas. At the moment I’m working with Nicola Baird getting the admin and legislation in place so that I can deliver a high quality operation and literally get bums on seats! I want to make the cafe and food at Number 30 a destination not just for Huntly but for the hospitality sector.”

Why does this matter to you?
🍽️ “I'm well focused and high-standard driven guy. I have a lot of professionalism not just for myself but for every person, business, or organisation I have been a part of.
I always want the very best for wherever I work. Being a local loon the town is important to me and I want Huntly to be able to offer more variety. I want to work with local suppliers and other food outlets in the town and have a unified approach to truly get the best for Huntly.”

What do you love about Huntly?
🍽️ “It’s where I have my roots and my family are here. I grew up here and I always wanted to come back and make a difference. It’s good to be back!”

What do you do for fun?
🍽️ “I'm a mad football fanatic a lot of people in town would probably disagree with my choice of but I'm a massive Celtic supporter. With my career I don't really make many of the games (chefs don’t get much time off at the weekend!) Apart from football I like going out for a good scran and have always done loads of walking and enjoying our countryside and scenery.”

29/07/2024

28/07/2024

We are loving 💚 seeing what’chall got up to at the weekends. This shot was taken last week up at Greenmyres Adventures

Add your adventures, tips, and pics in the comments!

26/07/2024

Releasing more places!
Canoe and SUP, 8th August.
We have had several requests to release more dates, so who would like to come and join us? Be quick as all other summer dates have sold out!
Follow the links below for further info and bookings.
SUP
https://buytickets.at/huntlydevelopmenttrust/1311983
Canadian Canoeing
https://buytickets.at/huntlydevelopmenttrust/1321281

If you have a group of 4 people or more and would prefer a private session, then please get in touch and we can arrange something for you.

24/07/2024

Thank you to all the local businesses that agreed to display our poster looking for volunteer minibus drivers today in Huntly Forbes Raeburn - The Family Butcher The merry kettle tea shoppe Inspire By Huntly Ethical Gift Shop & Refillery Peter Watt & Sons 's bakery Huntly and Insch Libraries Orb's Bookshop Peterkins

24/07/2024

Eek, I'm getting excited for my day out tomorrow. Giving back to the community by lending a hand. Who can guess where I'm gonna be.......🧐

22/07/2024

Could you free up time monthly to help others in your community ? Demand for the minibus and drivers is growing. If you’re aged between 26 and 70, have a clean licence and have held your licence for more than two years we’d love to hear from you. Full training will be provided. If you have the D1 entitlement on your driving licence already then that’s a bonus but not essential as it can be applied for.
For more information or to express an interest please drop in and have a chat with Jo at the Travel Hub or email [email protected]

21/07/2024

Wow, another week has passed already and it’s flown by in a whirl! Where did your weekend take you?

Add your adventures, tips, and inspiration in the comments.

15/07/2024

Where did your weekend take you? Pop a pic in the comments, we'd love to see where you ventured to...

12/07/2024

Hello Huntly! It's great to be able to introduce you to someone very special. Meet Jo Macmillan - the new manager of the Huntly Travel Hub
To introduce her we have a with our five questions to get to know her.

Firstly, can you tell us about yourself and your role?
Hello, I’m Jo and I’m the new Travel Hub Manager. I’ll be looking after the E-bikes, the free local maps of local walking and cycling routes, the community minibus, and the car sharing vehicles. I'm also looking at new or expanding ways that we can support the locals and visitors to our town with all sorts of active travel.

What’s the central focus of your role right now?
Right now I’m learning more about Huntly! There are so many fantastic groups active in Huntly and the surrounding areas and they’re all doing their bit to make Huntly a great place to live, work or visit. I’ve been amazed to find there are over 120 Local groups, charities & member organisations. I’m looking forward to seeing the Travel Hub represented at local events and the doors to our premises at 11 Deveron street are already open. Pop in and say hello and pick up a map or find out more about what the Travel Hub can offer.

Why does this matter to you?
I care deeply about where I live and work and it influences my life on a daily basis. You know that saying “It takes a village to raise a child”? I believe it’s relevant to all of us regardless of our age - we all need to feel supported to thrive. Community involvement is such a great way to give back. Life is busy, I get that, but the people you choose to surround yourself with matters. They matter to you, and you matter to them. It’s a mutual exchange that makes us as individuals feel valued and the community also benefits from our support. I know the town faces significant challenges, but Huntly is lucky to have so many people working to make it a better place to work, rest and play, and it feels great to be involved.

What do you love about Huntly?
I live close by so I’m lucky enough to have had Huntly as a part of my life for over twenty years. My son had his 5th birthday party at Huntly Castle, with a real knight! As a family we’ve enjoyed many sunny (and not so sunny!) days down at the Deveron splashing about in the river. I’ve walked around the Bin with my dogs and even visited Santa in the woods. As a family we have so many memories of good times here. I love that it’s a town with a strong respect for its history but with a very modern passion to make both its people and itself thrive.

What do you do for fun?
I always try to embrace life to the full! As long as it doesn’t involve heights, or boats, or coriander! I have a theatrical background having studied Technical Theatre at drama school and worked as a stage manager in both regional theatre and for the RSC. And, although I gave up professional theatre a long time ago, I still need outlets for my creative side so I love a project or two! I’ve been the driving force behind the Santa’s Bothy Experience at the Bennachie Leisure Centre in Insch, where I used to work. I’ve created escape rooms for families to enjoy, awesome Scarecrows for local competitions, a festival in a field and I love a bit of fancy dress and making crazy videos! When I’m not doing or thinking about that lot I’m part of a book group, Insch community Choir and chair the Largie SWI.
I'm really looking forward to bringing this energy to Huntly!

14/06/2024

FREE MINIBUS FOR SAT JUNE 15th

Huge thanks to the driver who has volunteered to shuttle folk back and forth to the Greenmyres Adventures Open Day this Saturday.
Shuttle timetable below
See you there!

15/04/2024

Will you be the new person to lead the Travel Hub and to keep the folk of Huntly getting out and about?

Copyright © 2024 Huntly Development Trust. All Rights Reserved. Brander Building, The Square, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 8BR.Company Registered in Scotland SC358964. Registered Scottish Charity SC043353

04/04/2024

TRAVEL HUB JOB ALERT!
Join us on our exciting Green Travel journey - become our new Huntly Travel Hub Manager

Are you looking to make a difference to people's everyday lives? Help them access local services? Get fitter and healthier? Lower their carbon footprint? Save them money? Promote all that Huntly and District has to offer and make our community a more attractive place to live, work and visit?

Come and join us on our exciting journey to make Huntly and District a better and easier place to get around! Please see the full job description in the link for all info including rates of pay.

Closing date for applications is midnight 21st April

PLEASE NOTE that we can’t answer any questions about the job in the comments field on Facebook or via Facebook messenger. If you have any questions that are not answered in the information pack please email
[email protected]

Are you looking to make a difference to people's everyday lives? Help them access local services? Get fitter and healthier? Lower their carbon footprint? Save them money? Promote all that Huntly and District has to offer? And make our community a more attractive place to live, work and visit?

01/03/2024

Sadly, the Huntly Community Minibus is out of service at the moment. It’s been in the garage in Aberdeen for repairs and it’s taking longer to source parts than what was originally expected.

We are very sorry to let the community down, but it is out of our control.

We will inform everyone when it is back up and running.

In the meantime for anyone looking for alternative transport options we would recommend Oak Kabs or the Dial a Bus.

Thank you for your understanding.

12/01/2024

Huge thanks to The Royal Oak, Huntly for supporting the Huntly Community Minibus via a Christmas raffle. A very generous donation of £280 to support the minibus. Thank you so much!

02/01/2024

🚴 New year, new you? Kick start the new year with healthy habits and eBike rides! Explore Huntly and surrounding areas whilst improving your health and wellbeing. Get in touch to find out more about special winter hire rates and to view our top of the range eBikes 🚴

01/01/2024

22/12/2023

🎄The Team at Huntly Travel Hub wish you a Merry Christmas🎄

🚴The Travel Hub will be closed during the holiday period, reopening on Monday 8 January 🚴

21/12/2023

20/12/2023

⏳ As we countdown towards Christmas, there is still time to organise eBike hire or Car Club membership and make the most of winter travel. 🎁 Don't forget we have gift vouchers available too for those last minute festive present ideas

19/12/2023

🎶 The weather outside is...well surprisingly mild actually! So why not make the most of the outdoors this winter with our special eBike winter hire rates 🚲 Top of the range eBikes available

📲DM or pop in and see us at 11 Deveron Street for more information

🎁 Don't forget, we also have gift vouchers available, which can be used for eBike or car hire 🚲🚗

17/12/2023

🎄 Still looking for Christmas gifts, then why not give a gift voucher for Huntly Travel Hub? We offer eBike hire 🚲 Car Club 🚗 and Community Minibus 🚐

30/11/2023

Significantly reduced rates for hire of our top of the range eBikes this winter. Message the page to book.

27/11/2023

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