FOUNDATIONS FOR OUR HERITAGE
We are almost ready to finalise plans for a major fundraising campaign to assist the building of the permanent ROMHC.
The idea is that anyone may purchase/sponsor a stone from the Ross of Mull to be incorporated in a wall for the permanent centre. This might be in the fabric of the building or, to be more flexible, a wall surrounding the centre. The whereabouts will depend on whether it will be a new building or the renovation of an old one. The rocks will all come from the Ross and due to the varied geology would be a work of art in itself. Landowners will be invited to donate whatever rocks they would like, suitable for the task, and peo ple asked to 'sponsor' any number of these - starting at £35 for small fillers and £25 for structural stone. A catalogue and diagram of the wall will be maintained as it grows and sponsors informed as to the type of rock and position in the wall. It may even be possible to have initials or a name etched on the stones, dependent on costs and practicalities. The major part of the donations will be used to build the new Centre which will house the records, material and displays of the ROMHC.
Rather than have the more usual ' buy a brick' campaign we feel that a stone wall sourced from the Ross of Mull will serve as a contemporary memorial to all the descendants and friends of the Ross who are scattered across the world. We hope it would make sponsors feel that a part of themselves remained on the Ross for all time.
Moreover, even when the building target is reached, this could be an ongoing project open to anyone with a particular interest in the Ross to assist in the maintenance and organisation of a ll the material important to our heritage. The wall will be a tangible recognition of their support.
Watch this space for details of how you can participate!!!!
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