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Read more about Neil and his work at www. dyslexia-research.com At the meeting Neil, who is dyslexic himself, will give an overview of dyslexia and some practical things that can help with self -esteem, education and a more positive outlook. During his visit to the island, Neil will also deliver training to Scenes from Robin Hood in 2011 education staff teachers & support staff from education in Lewis, Harris, Uist & Barra. , " " The meeting is at 7pm at eSgoil, 44 Francis Street, Stornoway. Everyone welcome - no need to book a place at this free event. For more information email [email protected] 6yhqhv 6yyhHTQ7Q6 T tr Ivpr LEWIS CARNIVAL Xrrxh vt #uEhh E !! (( ROAD CLOSURES 6Ghhv T hhvuvuh hrphirirhprqhprq 68UDIB6V9DUDPIT The Lewis Carnival event runs from 11am until 96I8@ 5pm on Saturday August 4th – stalls in the town u hall and all activities at Perceval Square will be Th qh 6t open throughout. 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By Eilidh Whiteford people with disabilities who wish to see what the sport holds for them. s a sport for all ages and abilities with a very strong social element alongside Archery is one of the few sports where people A with disabilities can compete on equal terms with friendly competition, why not give Archery a the more able-bodied, and it is not uncommon to go this autumn? see disabled archers, whether they have physical, Meeting every Wednesday (7pm-9pm) at the visual, or mental impairment, shooting alongside Back Football and Recreation Club, Island Archers their able-bodied friends on the same shooting is a rapidly-expanding archery club, ready to hear line. from anyone who would like to give it a go. With weekly target practice on offer, the “I saw an advert for the Club on Facebook one Island Archers Club also run a number of night and thought I fancy giving that a try,” said indoor tournaments throughout the year, with a Island Archer Collette Maciver. “I went down, ‘competition night’ held once a month. went in, met a couple of folks and that was two years ago, it’s great fun and I’ve hardly missed a For some, the sports enjoyment comes as week. it promotes concentration, consistency, and discipline in order to progress to higher levels of “It is fun and everyone has a laugh, there’s a the game, yet for others recreational archery, the very real social element to the Club. And it doesn’t joy of ‘shooting arrows’ is just as important to their matter how good someone is shooting, everyone lives. offers advice and help and encouragement, it really is such a good atmosphere.” “We do encourage people to enter the Beginners – both adults and youngsters aged 8 competitions, but there is no pressure to at all,” and over – are welcomed by the Island Archers said Collette. “For some it’s more about going Furniture and Interior World who provide tuition and equipment for free, with along for the craic, to meet up with other people a small modest ‘target fee’ (£7 adult/£3 junior) who enjoy the same things. per two-hour session to cover venue hire and “It’s funny though as you fi nd some people Tpxvsurirs v r equipment maintenance costs. who don’t think they’ll be any good thrive when “Everyone receives a full induction before it comes to competitions, they react better under hqvr v qrvts actually starting to shoot,” said Collette. “You pressure,” she continued. “One lady joined and are shown how to set up your bow safely, taken didn’t think she’d be any good in competition as r !rh through the rules and regulations, and then you she’d only been with us a couple of weeks – but can start to shoot. she ended up taking the Best Novice title!” “We don’t take things too seriously at the club, So, why not give Archery a try this autumn – but we do insist that all safety procedures are you never know until you go! strictly adhered to at all times by everyone.” To fi nd out more about the Island Archers, you Also welcomed by the Island Archers are can visit the website at www.islandarchers.org or visiting shooters, who must provide a current join the group Facebook site at www.facebook. 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