AlternativeNess 2009 - The Winners!

This years winners of the HIGHLIFE schools shield is once again Smithton Primary School. Each year Smithton make a special effort, involving staff and pupils, as well as bringing in outside help from a variety of organisations. Three years in a row is quite an achievement and the pressure is now on other schools to match the efforts made by Smithton.
The HITRANS shield went to Tim Dearman Coaches for the Cycle/Bus service they operate from Inverness bus station. A scheduled service runs between Inverness and Durness, and the cycle bus is also available for private hire. Tim's business has risen by 55% this year, a testament to his innovation and the quality of service provided.
Kirsty Urquhart from Inverness High School won the INTRANS individual award for her vision of sustainable travel in the Inverness area, and how this could be implemented. When asked by INTRANS Chairman Cll. Roddy Balfour who presented the trophies if she was going to continue her studies in a similiar field, Kirsty replied that she was "interested in politics".
Cllr Balfour later said " It's wonderful to see young people taking an interest in the environment, and showing an interest in politics."

Watch this space for details of next years AlternativeNess.