Newtonmore Business Association
Newtonmore Business Association began as the Newtonmore Traders Association in the 80s and the majority of members were retailers since the village had around 20 stores and also accommodation providers, trades etc. Obviously, we’re sad to see the village Main Street with only a few shops – our Post Office, Pharmacy, Coop, Barbers, cafes and grill. Currently, NBA is a wide group of business personalities from a range of disciplines who represent the interests of large/small businesses and the self-employed who are based in and around Newtonmore.
NBA role: Advocate, Collaborate, Promote & Enable
- Represent the interests and needs of all small businesses and self-employed persons in Newtonmore and the surrounding area.
- Support, and work in partnership with other local organisations and community groups to further the aims of Newtonmore. NBA keen to support and assist anyone/group/organisation who are planning events in the village.
- Promote efforts made to bring people to visit or stay in the area and for all local businesses to benefit through increased trade.
2019/21 Responsibilities:
- Oversee newtonmore.com and social media (link to our Facebook page)
- Village directional signage
- Newtonmore Art Project: partnership with NCWDT, NVCC, CNPA
- Events Support:
November and New Year Fireworks: assist Winter Lights Group
Annual Litter Picks: assist NCWDT and NVCC - Badenoch Festival: partnership with Badenoch Heritage (and others)
- Monitor & maintain promotion of: Heritage Trail and Newtonmore Paths with leaflets, racks and Noticeboards at Ralia, Post Office and Highland Folk Museum.
- Organise planting and maintain Main Street Barrels for Spring and Summer.
- Great Places Project: continue involvement and advocacy of village.
- NBA review and consult: Rail timetable changes, Tourism Issues, speed limits etc
- Collaboration with organisations and residents regarding the Community Action Plan
NBA will continue to promote all aspects of the village to locals and visitors. We wish to strengthen the community spirit which individuals admire, respect and wish to support and experience.
Our village is always welcoming, very community spirited and the Business Association extend an invitation to visit and enjoy our fine facilities, savour our breath-taking landscape, wilderness and exceptional folklore
Any questions or if you wish to join the Newtonmore Business Association please either come to one of our meetings or contact our Chairman, either by phone or e-mail.
chair
Amanda Frazer
Tel 07786584864
E: amandafrazer10@gmail.com
Secretary
Alan Grant
Tel 07960 389968
E: ajgrant191251@aol.com
treasurer
Eric Dodd
Tel 01540673794
E:eric@dowerhousenewtonmore.com
NCWDT REPRESENTATIVE
Ian Gibson
E: iangibson12@btinternet.com
NVCC REPRESENTATIVE
Graham Fraser
E: wgrahamfraser@gmail.com
content
Ian Jones
E: ian@newtonmore.com
website
James Carstairs
E: jamesrwcarstairs@newtonmore.com