Many of you will have seen the article in the Nairnshire where Cllr Liz MacDonald has explained the situation with Lovat Lodge being financially unviable and having to close. We recevied an e-mail explaining how this closure will impact on lives of the regular visitors to Lovat Lodge.
Vera tells the Gurn:
"It is such a god send to many elderly and disabled people from all around who otherwise will never get a holiday again? My husband had a stroke (severe) and there really is no comparable place for us to take a holiday. He needs an adjustable bed and a carer to help get in and out of beds. Luckily Lovat allow a private carer to come and help.We were up there again a couple of weeks ago and it was so sad to see a few of the old ladies getting together to book their next trip in May to be told Lovat would probably be shutting after New Year. They were crying its a lovely place to go and meet up with pals and be very well fed and looked after. There really is nowhere else like it that I can find. Surely the people of Nairn don't want that either, we all spend money in Nairn when we visit a couple of times a year. I am maybe not getting in touch with right people but wanted to give our side of story to anyone who will listen."
7 comments:
Are our local councillors taking any action on this?
It really is quite sad that this is happening but, unfortunately, in this day and age it all seems to be about making a profit? I'm sure the people running the place have looked at all eventualities?
The end of an era of a wonderful facility.
Over 50 years ago, I used give the Lovat Lodge minibus a fortnightly wash!
What do the councillors have to say on this ?
I'm sure many will sympathise with the feelings of those who will no longer have the opportunity of a stay at Lovat Lodge.
But I wonder if anyone else found it slightly depressing that it was Cllr Liz MacDonald, the prominent controversial councillor, who explained that Lovat Lodge was financially unviable.
Perhaps those with deep pockets might find it possible to live up to their principles and make a contribution to improving the lives of those who are less able and less well off?
It's a non-profit registered charity...
Liz has for many years been the only Nairn councillor giving her support to Lovat Lodge. She may have her faults - but this is not one of them.
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