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oint was the place to be on Saturday April 30 as 180 runners Challenge heads Pand walkers took on the Point 5k – making one of the largest entries in the event’s seven-year history. Organised by The Leanne Fund, the event raised more than £1,700 to go towards supporting Cystic Fibrosis sufferers and their families for 10th run across the Highlands and Islands. From the fastest runners who completed the course in around 20 minutes to those taking a more leisurely pace, the challenge was met by of all age groups and included some interesting characters like Darth he annual Women’s Cancer Challenge 5K marks its 10th Vader, a speedy witch and even Batman turned out to take part. Tanniversary this month and event organisers Tony and Led by The Leanne Fund founders Willie and Chrisetta Mitchell, the Kirsty Wade are keen to try and make the 2016 Challenge extra runners and walkers enjoyed some lovely sunshine as they made their special. Participants take once again to the 5K route in Lews way around the Bayble course from outside Sgoil an Rubha, through Castle Grounds on Saturday, May 21st and the aim is…”to have Garrabost and over the moor to Lower Bayble. 1,000 participants to celebrate this special occasion,” says Kirsty. Crossing the line fi rst was Donald Mackay in a super quick time took part and also our volunteers for their support on the day. Tony added: “If the event could raise just under £12,000 this of 22 minutes 20 seconds and fi rst female was Point’s own Marina “We were delighted that so many people came out to take part and year, that would mean the local community would have raised Murray in 23 minutes, 24 seconds. £100,000 in ten years of the Womens Cancer Challenge, which support the work of The Leanne Fund. would be a great way to celebrate the anniversary.” (https:// First under 16 male was Daniel Stewart in 26 minutes followed by “The Leanne Fund is now looking forward to several more www.facebook.com/WomensCancerChallenge/) Stuart Graham and Connor Graham. First female under 16 was Isla events this year with a team taking part in the Baker Hughes 10k in Mackay in 32 minutes and 14 seconds, 2nd was Abbie Stewart and Aberdeen later this month; the Peking to Paris rally; the Dusk2Dawn 3rd Bethany Macleod. 50k on Lewis in July and the Stramash music festival in Stornoway in The trophies were sponsored by local businesses: Ivor Finlayson September." (Builders), Stornoway Painters & Decorators, Thai Cafe and The Leanne The charity was set up in 2009 in memory of Leanne Mitchell Fund’s own trophy. from the Isle of Lewis. The charity funds special treats and a range The day’s proceedings were expertly directed by MC Duncan of support services for young people affected by Cystic Fibrosis and Macleod who donned a full Lochs FC kit for the occasion. their families across the region. Participants were treated to a hearty feast of delicious soups and The Leanne Fund relies entirely on fundraising, sponsors and home-baking after the event in Sgoil an Rubha which was a great charitable donations to fund their valuable work. fi nale to a very successful day. Chrisetta Mitchell from The Leanne Fund said: “The event was a For more information visit: S great success and we would like to extend a huge thank you to all who www.theleannefund.co.uk Fair winds blow for Urras Energy shareholders rras Energy Society has announced that its shareholders will encouraging to see the new Board of Directors come together for the Ureceive a market-leading 4% interest for their investments fi rst time and engage so wholeheartedly with the project. for the fi rst year. 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By Iain A Macsween “Parents who would be on a waiting list in Stornoway have decided that they are prepared to make the drive to Tarbert to make sure their arents in Lewis are taking their children to Harris for kids aren’t on a waiting list, which they would be here. Pswimming lessons, as Stornoway is struggling to keep up with the demand for free lessons as part of the ‘Slàinte Mhath’ “In one sense that is positive, because it is making good use of scheme. a great facility and other additional facilities, but obviously it’s not ideal. The second of a series of meetings took place recently with Scottish Swimming – the national governing body for the sport - with the aim “In a perfect world we would like people to access these lessons of streamlining access to lessons across the islands. on their doorstep.” Such is the popularity of the swimming lessons, there is currently a Part of the national review into swimming lesson provision will waiting list at Ionad Spors Lèodhas. look at offering early years lessons, as well as the ‘Learn to Swim’ Tony Wade, Sports Facilities Services Manager, said: “As part of our programme. Slàinte Mhath programme we offer two blocks of swimming lessons “Again, we cannot currently do that here because of capacity, a year per child. whereas Tarbert can,” said Tony. “That is a great incentive for some families to get free lessons “It’s a complex piece of work because in Stornoway we have one where normally it would be quite an expensive proposition, but it pool that has to meet all the demands of people wanting to swim has its plus points and minus points. recreationally, the NatWest Islands Games team need access to “For us here in Stornoway, we have a catchment of 20,000 people, develop the talent of their swimmers, people are wanting to swim in while Tarbert has a catchment of 2,000. lanes, we have the very popular swimming club, Swim Western Isles, “It creates signifi cant issues for us in terms of managing the and there are aquafi t classes . numbers of people who are trying to access our swim programme here in Stornoway.” “And we also support pool access for pupils at The Nicolson Institute and teaching many Primary schools. Discussions are already underway with Scottish Swimming to see how the Western Isles facilities can link in with their recently “It’s a massive juggling act trying to keep everyone happy.” announced ‘Learn to Swim’ framework. Meanwhile, gym users in the Western Isles are in for a nice treat, “We would hope that would make the whole process smoother,” as the Comhairle prepares to invest £340,000 to replace equipment said Tony. in all four island sports centres. # # # “Tarbert are able to do things Stornoway can’t, because they have “This is a huge capital investment and it is fantastic news in the [ # # capacity we simply do not have. current climate,” said Tony. # [ # !" # # # # $\ “The last upgrade was done in partnership with the NHS, so the equipment fi tted in 2010 was funded by NHS money. Stewards wanted “We are really delighted that the Comhairle has made this important commitment to public health over the coming years, combining top class facilities with the cheapest access scheme of its for Mòd nan Eilean type in Scotland.” ! "#$ % " It is hoped that the new machinery will be installed in Western Siar 2016 Isles gyms by the end of the summer. The local organising committee for Mòd nan Eilean Siar 2016 Added Tony: “Although prices will increase for the fi rst time in 6 is appealing for volunteers who would be willing to help out ½ years, we are still the cheapest scheme of this type in the whole as stewards during the weeklong festival being held between the of Scotland.” 14th - 22nd October. Volunteers do not need to sign up for the whole week; those who may only be able to help for a half-day would be equally welcome. A briefi ng meeting will be arranged to offer training for potential stewards. Norman MacDonald, Chair of the Local Organising Committee said: “The Mod, which is the premier Festival of Gaelic language and culture, was last held in the Western Isles in 2011 and attracted approximately 2,800 visitors and a further 2,500 residents attended competitions and concerts. “A great deal of management and co-ordinating work is required to ensure that competitions and events run safely and smoothly, therefore we would ask anyone who feels they can give of their time during the week of the Mod to get in touch with us.” For further information and to volunteer, please contact Sgioba na Gàidhlig at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar on 01851 822615 or dnicleoid@cne_siar.gov.uk or colin.morrison@cne_siar.gov.uk $ % &$ %'% !" #$% ! ! " # EVENTS SECTION ONE - Page 6 www.hebevents.com 04/05/16 - 01/06/16 Woodland site for church plan
roposals to remove woodland on Stornoway Trust land to park to the rear, on the Smith Avenue site and if outline permission is Pbuild a new church and carpark have met with objections. granted by the council, a full planning application will be required to The woodlands alongside Smith Avenue in Stornoway would be be submitted at a later date. Captain Neil Murray felled under plans for a new Stornoway High Free Church building To date four offi cial objections have been submitted to the and 77-space car park on land opposite the running and athletics Comhairle in response to the Church's planning application. Raising your glass…and track. A report on the subject published on the welovestornoway.com The Stornoway High Free Church has submitted a request for outline website recently lead to more than 40 people commenting on the planning permission to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar for use of the land, welovestornoway.com Facebook Page. raising some money! which is owned by community landowner, the Stornoway Trust. Many respondents wanted more thought about the hundreds of By Eilidh Whiteford Church offi cials say that some facilities within the new build would be made available to community groups, with the main sanctuary trees which will be cleared from the site, highlighting the lack of enerous islanders can raise a dram to Bethesda Care Home only for worship services. woodland around Stornoway. Gand Hospice this year as four bottles of top-notch political The church congregation has been without a permanent home A number also expressed the view that there were too many whiskies – complete with politician signatures – are up for since splitting from the Church of Scotland two years ago. churches already in Stornoway and suggested sharing of buildings auction. At present their Sunday services are held in Stornoway Primary or the re-use of disused premises, such as the former British Legion And if whisky is not your tipple of choice, how about bidding on School, while the midweek meetings are held in the Retirement building on South Beach and the former church in James Street. a bottle of Harris Distillery Gin, complete with distillers' signatures. Centre, Bayhead, with English Prayer meetings on Tuesdays and Comments and objections to the planning application can be made Captain Neil Murray has secured the signed amber nectars and is Saturdays and Gaelic Prayer meetings on Thursdays. online via the Comhairle's planning portal; and details can be found keen to raise as much as possible when they are auctioned on Friday, The congregation proposes to erect a church, including large car at http://planning.cne-siar.gov.uk/PublicAccess/ May 20th, as part of the annual Bethesda celebrity Dinner Action with charity supporter and former football star Denis Law. “If I can do this one small bit to highlight the fantastic work of Bethesda, then I will,” said Captain Murray. AGM for advocacy group “I've had relations in Bethesda and I've seen the benefi ts to patients it provides – the level and care of attention there is second to none.” By Eilidh Whiteford Advocacy Western Isles Chairman Ernie Garden, “and many people He continued: “The community appreciates the work of Bethesda, don't have the confi dence in dealing with authority as such, get but the task of raising funds to keep that high level is on-going as slanders are invited to attend Advocacy Western Isles' annual fl ustered and can't say what they want to. there is always someone in need, so I'm very pleased to be doing Igeneral meeting on May 24th as the service seeks new my bit.” volunteers and committee members. “We're here to help people, whether that be fi nding out information or helping write letters and correspondence. We only represent the And you can do your bit if you fancy owning the politically Providing free, independent and confi dential services throughout person, the individual, and work to get the individual's view across, branded tipples as auction bids can be made now by contacting DR the Outer Hebrides, Advocacy Western Isles was established 15 years give them a voice in regard to their issues.” MacDonald at Bethesda on 01851 706222 or Captain Murray on ago, with services commissioned by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and 07816666975. NHS Western Isles. With the Stornoway Advocacy Western Isles offi ce housing three Advocates, and another one covering the Uists and Barra, the service Generously donated by Harris Distillery, alongside the whiskies, a General services provide support to any individual to enable them really is island-wide – and it is hoped the May AGM will attract bottle of Harris Gin, signed by all the distillers, will be up for auction; to safeguard themselves, defend their rights and ensure a person's interest from islanders throughout the Western Isles. as well as two malt whiskies – a 10 year old Speyside Scottish voice and views are heard. Parliament Single Malt, signed by former First Minister Alex Salmond, “It's important for us that people know about the service, then they and a 10 year old House of Lords Single Malt, signed by Lord Neil And as the island offi ces have expanded and developed, Children can know if we can help them,” said Ernie. “We invite everyone to Kinnock. and Young People's Advocacy – which celebrates its 10th anniversary come along to the AGM as it's a chance to listen to our reports and in September – and Mental Health Advocacy are also readily available fi nd out what we do.” Also available to bid on are two blended whiskies – a House to all who feel they could benefi t with help in helping themselves. of Lords blend, singed by Lord Mackay, Ex-Lord Chancellor; and He added: “We're also looking for people with interest and a Scottish Parliament blend, signed by former First Minister Alex “Dealing with bureaucracy nowadays is a minefi eld,” said experience in committees to join the Advocacy Western Isles Salmond and Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch MSP Dave Thompson. Committee; to bring their experience, ideas and contributions to the service. “By way of a ball-park fi gure, a recent Scottish Parliament blend signed by Alex Salmond has fetched £135 in an online auction, so I “And we're looking for members from all areas across the Western hope we can raise a good amount for Bethesda from these four,” said Isles as we want to make the services as well known and accessible Captain Murray. as we can.” He added: “I also expect to secure more bottles, hopefully signed To fi nd out more about Advocacy Western Isles – including by Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and MSP Dr Alastair volunteer opportunities – visit www.advocacywi.co.uk Allan. And I will also do my utmost to secure other bottles from the The Advocacy Western Isles AGM takes place on Tuesday, May House of Lords and the Westminster Parliament with the help of our 24th, at noon in the Newton Ward Community Room, Seaforth Road, MP Angus Brendan MacNeil.” Stornoway. Carloway Mill launches tweed tours fter being on the brink of closure in only January of this year, Athe Carloway Mill has just started giving offi cial tours of the premises, as well as opening a new shop on-site. Both ventures are being run with the aim of showing the world that the Mill is still in business, with a healthy order book. There were fears for the future of the 27 mill workers in January, when its owners announced they had no option but to close the mill due to rising costs. A last-minute refi nancing package was put in place, safeguarding the workers’ jobs until a buyer for the business was forthcoming. To book a tour of the Carloway Mill, call 01851 643 300. Tours of the mill are available at 11am and 2pm, Monday and Tuesday, and ! last around 45 minutes. The tours are free of charge, and you can purchase goods made from the mill tweed at the new shop, situated Lord Mackay of Clashfern, former Lord Chancellor, signing the right beside the premises. bottle of Lords Malt whisky outside parliament in London 04/05/16 - 01/06/16 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION ONE - Page 7 30 Francis Street • Business Advisory Services Stornoway Isle of Lewis • Marketing & Social Media HS1 2ND • Administration Support T: 01851 707219 • Human Resources E: [email protected] W: www.orbit.agency • Training & Development 'The experience of your customer has got to match up with what’s said in your marketing'
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By Eilidh Whiteford Golf Club with band Darkcall. said David. “We went to GDK for our hoodies and “The Golf Club couldn't be doing enough for t-shirts because we want the islands to benefi t from he fi rst Lewis & Harris Midge Biters the Midge Biters Rally. Motorbike Rally looks set to be a success us and the local business community has been T absolutely fantastic in their support,” continued “With the interest and support already shown, with already 60 motorcyclists from the mainland David. we can only see the Rally getting bigger and bigger readying to make their way to the Western Isles – mainland rallies can attract thousands of people, in June. “We approached the Stornoway Trust for help and they've agreed to let bikers camp in the grounds by so it's something which could bring a lot to the And the interest shown in the inaugural event the Golf Club; and CalMac have also been fantastic islands,” he continued. has surprised organisers, six local bikers – David as usually they can only take a limited number of “The biking community is very supportive and Stewart, Davy Peats, Karl Scott, Louis Morrison, bikes on the ferries, but they've upped that number a lot of other rally organisers have been in touch David Mcshannon and John O' Hara – keen to get on the Harris and Stornoway ferries for the Rally.” helping us out. We're limited by numbers this year, Lewis and Harris on the rally maps. And further support for the new event has but we'll be able to learn and iron out anything this “When we go away to rallies the amount of been given from Laxdale Holiday Park, who will year before we start again on the second Midge bikers who ask us why there's not a rally on the offer a 10% discount for Midge Biters, as well Biter Rally – we've already had a few motorbike islands got us to thinking we should start one,” said as accommodation discounts being offered by magazines saying they'll be up next year to cover David Stewart. Hebridean Guesthouse. it!” “We thought there would be some interest, and Also offering assistance have been Scottish Fuels David added: “There's never a better atmosphere we reckoned if there was 50 or 60 people wanting and Dementia charities. and Engebret Ltd; food will be provided by the local than at a rally and that's what we'll be bringing to to get involved then it would be a success. We the islands. Everyone is really friendly, especially to Taking place on Friday, June 17th and Saturday, Tesco and Co-op stores, as well as Charles Macleod started the Facebook page and in the fi rst weekend learners and people who want to come and watch June 18th, the Midge Biters Rally is open to all, Butchers, Grillburger and Melbost Farm; and the we had over 20,000 hits!” the bikes. including learners, young riders, and those with an First Fruits Tearoom in Tarbert is to open especially David continued that the team have had interest interest in motorbikes. to provide refreshment for the bikers during their “The main thing about the Midge Biters is just from as far afi eld as America and Canada, with many Ride Out on the Saturday. a group of bikers getting together, having a good Based at Stornoway Golf Club, the Rally weekend bikers viewing the Rally as the ideal opportunity to Ride Out, talking about bikes and nonsense, having kicks off with a gig by local bands Trouble Is and The Organisers have also enlisted the services of take a holiday in the Western Isles. a great time and raising some money for charity.” Broken Ravens on the Friday night before the big GDK Signs to create the Midge Biters Rally 2016 And for the organisers, ensuring the islands Ride Out on Saturday afternoon taking the bikers Hoodies and T-shirts. To fi nd out more about the fi rst Midge Biters Rally, benefi t is a major aspect as they aim to 'keep around the Lewis and Harris sights, then returning “Whenever you go to other rallies there's always a check out the Facebook page at www.facebook. everything local' and raise funds for local Alzheimer for awards, games and more entertainment at the rally badge and also hoodies and t-shirts available,” com/Midge-Biters-Rally Island volunteers visit cancer research labs olunteers from the Cancer Research UK and talked with scientists whose work is funded by VIsle of Lewis Committee visited the Beatson Cancer Research UK. Scientists also helped to bring Institute for Cancer Research recently to see the their science to life with interactive experiments world-class research that the money raised on the where volunteers had the chance to extract DNA from Isle of Lewis is funding. strawberries and learn about personalised medicines, a priority area of research for Cancer Research UK, With the support of the local community, the Isle through a hook-a-duck game. of Lewis Committee raised over £75,000 for Cancer Research UK in 2015. Kay Mackay, Joan Stewart and Fiona Harvey, Local Fundraising Manager for Catherine Macleod all attended Cancer Research Cancer Research UK said: “Last year, Cancer UK’s supporter day where they had the chance to Research UK spent £31m on research in Scotland. meet some of the scientists behind the breakthroughs. Because of this research, Cancer Research UK has They heard about groundbreaking work on new made enormous progress in the fi ght against cancer. leukaemia treatments being carried out in Edinburgh “However, we have only been able to do this thanks and the recent advances in pancreatic cancer research to the dedication and commitment of our volunteers in Glasgow. and supporters like those on the Isle of Lewis without Fiona Harvey of Cancer Research UK with Catherine Macleod, In addition, the volunteers toured the research labs whom we would not be able to fund our research.” Joan Stewart, Kay Mackay, and Trudy Stammer of Cancer Research UK Lighthouses… then and now By Fred Silver Bella Bathurst said Robert was “a brilliant engineer visits to remote lighthouses. RLS spent three years Bella drew attention to the exemplary record of because he had both the eye for detail but also the trying to be an engineer but could not make the the Northern Lighthouse Board that had fi ercely he story of lighthouses across Scotland drew eye for beauty. He was also a very good leader of grade, but while he took up a literary career, he also defended its reputation and maintained its around 60 people to the meeting room at T men.” And he looked after his workers. Despite committed a lot of time to writing up the work of independence over the years, fending off attempts the new museum in Lews Castle at 7.30pm on the remoteness of the Inchcape Rock where the Bell his family. to create a UK-wide body. She also made a plea for Saturday 30 April. Rock lighthouse was built, only one man was killed In time, Robert’s grandsons David Alan (1854- the continuation of the lighthouse network in the Organised by the Island Book Trust, the talk by during construction. This rock was submerged at 1938) and Charles (1855-1950) carried on the future despite demands from shipping companies every high tide, forcing the workers off the rock the writer and journalist Bella Bathurst was on the family tradition, building lighthouses well into the that the lighthouse dues be abolished in the era of – and work was only possible during the summer “Lighthouse Stevensons” with special reference to 20th century. There were in all, eight lighthouse- satellite navigation. She made the point that the anyway. building Stevensons. the Outer Hebridean lights. worldwide network of satellite navigation depended The talk was introduced by naturalist John Love, She explained how Robert became involved in Many of the Stevenson lighthouses are well on governments to keep it switched on, and on the lighthouse work because of his stepfathers work himself a lighthouse expert., and a trustee of the known, but none more so than that of the Flannan correct operation of the equipment on-board ship. on developing more powerful lights, and how he book trust. Isles, which in December 1900 was found “At sea, your back-up system can be the difference developed his career with careful attention to how Bella is the author of several books, one of which, abandoned, the keepers having vanished. to promote his work and develop his reputation. between life and death.” And that back-up is the The Lighthouse Stevensons, published in 1999, won Bella paid particular attention to Hebridean Bella pointed out the immense strength and lighthouse. “It will always give you its position, day the Somerset Maugham Award and was shortlisted lighthouses such as Skerryvore, where the ‘ground fl exibility required of lighthouses which had to be and night.” for the Guardian First Book Award. rocks for the…lighthouse were prepared by hand able to withstand enormous waves slamming into (even though the "gneiss could blunt a pick in Lighthouses “represent humanity at its fi nest, the A freelance journalist, she writes regularly for the them up to their full height. She told of the detailed three blows") in waves and winds "strong enough desire to save life, the desire to warn and to warm, Guardian Weekend Magazine and is a contributing work required to dress the construction granite to lift a man bodily off the rock" and that "it took as in if you have just made it across the Atlantic” the editor for Newsweek. Her photography work stones to within 1/16th of inch of accuracy and 120 hours to dress a single stone for the outside of remote lighthouses will be the fi rst things you see, encompasses photojournalism, portraits and travel the way these were pioneering engineers with no the tower and 320 hours to dress one of the central she concluded. and in her spare time she designs and makes precedents to work from, in correspondence with stones.”’ The original accommodation built for furniture and spectacularly beautiful jewellery to other pioneering engineers all across Europe. the workers was destroyed completely in a winter Boat trip to Shiants commission. Robert’s footsteps were followed by his three gale. Skerryvore lighthouse is on a remote reef that The Stevensons were a remarkable family that sons, Alan (1807-1865), David (1815-1886) and lies 12 miles south-west of the island of Tiree and The IBT is running a boat trip to the Shiants on for 150 years designed and built most of Scotland’s Thomas (1818-1887). Alan, despite his own literary the number of wrecks on that reef were so great Saturday 18 June, 09.30 – 17.30 at a cost of £75 per lighthouses. Robert Stevenson (1772-1850) was the inclinations, became a “surpassingly brilliant” that rents on Tiree for those living on the seaward person. Places must be booked in advance online fi rst to be involved with the Northern Lighthouse engineer. Thomas was the father of celebrated side were higher to allow for the regular supply only (no phone bookings) – either through the IBT Board, becoming famous for overseeing the author Robert Louis Stevenson, who, it is said, of material washed on to the shore from wrecked website or at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/boat-trip-to- construction of the Bell Rock lighthouse in 1794. found inspiration for his later novels from childhood shipping. the-shiant-isles-tickets-21304215482 EVENTS SECTION ONE - Page 10 www.hebevents.com 04/05/16 - 01/06/16 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION ONE - Page 11 Community settings allow individuality to fl ourish for wedding couples
By Eilidh Whiteford With the main hall and activity room available, along of a commercial kitchen, the Golf Club can cater for up to with the Centre's commercial standard kitchen, crockery 150 guests, and offer a range of different meals, from cold wedding is a celebration of love – not just between and dining sets, it has everything required for the special buffets to hot plates and even BBQs. Athe couple tying the knot, but also their family day. “What we do differently is there are no set menus,” said and friends that join on the special day. But it also allows each wedding party to indulge in their a Club spokesman. “We meet with the couple and they And looking for a relaxed atmosphere in which to individuality, as couples are given free range of the hall to tell us what they want and then we work around that. It's celebrate their nuptials has led more and more couples to decorate as they wish. all about what the couple want.” Again decorating the hall is up to the wedding party, although chair coverings, hold their wedding reception in community halls across “It always feels so friendly in the hall,” said the Centre's crockery and table settings are available through the Golf the Western Isles. Peggy Macleod. “People have told us they've loved that they can celebrate their wedding in their own way.” Club, making each wedding unique and tailored to the Since its refurbishment and extension in 1996, the happy couple. And one bride to have hired Barvas and Brue hall for her Barvas and Brue Community Centre has hosted a number wedding reception, Kathyrn Macleod, said: “Barvas Hall “We're probably the best venue in town nowadays as of wedding receptions, catering for up to 120 guests. was a no brainer. Being from Barvas, in thinking of where we've done so much work to the Golf Club over the past to have a celebration where I could feel relaxed and at few years,” continued the spokesman. “It's clean, modern home, it was the only place to consider. and more relaxed than some of the other venues around.” “The hall were helpful, considering all our planning One bridesmaid who attended a wedding reception was rushed and last minute. They gave us a blank canvas in Stornoway Golf Club, said of the experience: “It was and were so supportive. We decorated the place from top great fun decorating the hall the day before the wedding, it to bottom with birds and stars hanging from the ceiling, really built up the excitement for us all, although holding whatever the wedding party want and the Trust team can Photographs above and below fairy lights everywhere and pictures of all our friends and the hen-do the night before was perhaps not the best idea! provide – and wedding ceremonies can also be held in the left, With nearly £50,000 families throughout.” “Everyone at the Golf Club was so helpful though and new Harris venue. invested recently in the She continued: “We had to hire our own caterers and you really felt that they wanted the wedding day to be as much a success as we all did.” The hall will be able to cater for up to 130 guests, and installation of a commercial waiting staff, which for some people would probably have space can be extended through the bespoke marquee kitchen, The Stornoway Golf preferred not to have to deal with on their wedding day, Keen to offer more to its local community, the which will be fi tted to the front of the building to add extra Club can cater for up to 150 but I loved getting to serve our guests at points throughout Tiumpanhead Community Association is also gearing up space outside. guests for both weddings, the meal. It took away any stiffness and formality of the as a venue for wedding receptions, with the fi rst one in a “We'll be holding a wedding faire later in the year so reunions and other events. evening, which lead perfectly to a long night of dancing number of years taking place in July at the community hall people can fi nd out all that we have to offer and we're with all the best musicians on the island.” in Aird, Point. Photographs left, Clan going to promote the venue out with the islands as well,” MacQuarrie has hosted Celebrating within your own community is one appeal, Accommodating up to 80 guests, the hall is available continued Anna. yet the Clan MacQuarrie Community Centre in Borve, as well as the large kitchen, and crockery and cutlery are weddings from the start – and “The view and beach setting really sell the building, and have had couples from all over the islands use the light provided, along with wedding 'trimmings' of chair covers, as well as hire of the hall, the we will also offer the hall as a wet-weather alternative – if and bright hall for their wedding reception. table cloths and sashes. Community Centre committee people want to get married on the beach but the weather also offer catering and waiting Opened in 2009, Clan MacQuarrie has hosted Although unable to provide catering, the venue is fully turns bad, they can use the hall instead. It's a pretty full services ENJOY YOUR SPECIAL DAY weddings from the start – and as well as hire of the hall, licensed with a bar area, has disabled access throughout service we'll be offering.” the Community Centre committee also offer catering and and a large car-park for visitors to use. waiting services. And also set to cater for wedding receptions will be the N IN A TRULY SPECIAL “Decorating the hall is the only thing we leave entirely newly built Talla na Mara Community Centre at Horgabost up to the wedding party,” said member Agnes Rennie. in West Harris. ! “Every event is very individual that way and we work from Still currently under construction, the new building " # NEW VENUE an early stage with the wedding party to help in whatever is expected to offi cially open in September, and with $ way we can.” stunning views across the water to Taransay and easy, She added: “The hall here is a very open and airy space, close access to the beach, the West Harris Trust's Talla na % ! a great social space, and on good days we can also use Mara centre will no doubt be a wedding destination for both island and non-island couples. the outside patio. The feedback we've had is positive; that & ' & it's value for money and very much a day created for each Centre and Events Manager Anna Helfrich said: “We'll ()*( ) (+ individual wedding party.” be offering as full a service as people want and we also !" # Also offering in-house catering, although outside hope to tie in with other organisations and businesses on catering is also welcomed, is the team at Stornoway Golf the island with things like wedding invites, so we hope to Club which has proved popular as an alternative wedding help promote other island businesses as well.” !" # ! $ reception venue in town. Once up and running the Talla na Mara team can !%& %' ( % provide in-house catering, decorations, book bands – With nearly £50,000 invested recently in the installation ) * *+,-.
PAIRC NISEABOIST TALLA NA MARA ! # ISLE OF HARRIS Call 01859 550457 or email [email protected] !" #$ % G EVENTS SECTION ONE - Page 12 www.hebevents.com 04/05/16 - 01/06/16 Remembering the role of Lewis soldiers at battle of Gallipoli By Fred Silver and friends had a most successful launch and signing session of his splendid book at the Lews ormer procurator fi scal and sheriff Colin Castle College, UHI. FScott Mackenzie launched his latest book ‘Gael Force on Gallipoli’ at the Lews Castle “Judging by the enthusiastic response ‘Gael College UHI Lecture Theatre. Force on Gallipoli’ is going to be a hot seller, so get your copy before the initial print run is sold At 2pm on a sunny afternoon on Friday April 22, out. The Baltic Bookshop on Cromwell Street is the lecture theatre was packed with local people the only stockist in town.” Mr Matheson drew – crofters, administrators, politicians, members of attention to Colin Scott Mackenzie’s family Stornoway Historical Society and many more – background in writing about local history. He also for the launch of a massive book costing £30 in Colin Scott Mackenzie in the Lews explained how this book had been devised from hardback or £25 in softback of which only around Castle College UHI Lecture Theatre an earlier three-volume work, The Last Warrior 200 have been printed. Band, which was too big to be accessible to more You can order your downloadable book as a general readers. The focus of the book is the “extraordinary while well-maintained and landscaped Anzac pdf document for £15 directly from Sheriff Colin role” of the Ross Mountain Battery in the Cove was the focus for all the tours for visitors. The audience at the book launch were treated Scott Mackenzie and pay through Paypal using campaign. Everything about the campaign has The Lewis contingent to the Ross Mountain [email protected]. to a magisterial overview of the entire Gallipoli aroused dissension since the day it started. Some campaign by Colin Scott Mackenzie who outlined Battery made up about two-thirds of the whole With more than 600 pages of personal accounts commentators regard it as doomed from the start. the background of what has been widely regarded group. It was basically a Stornoway group although from some of the Ross Mountain Battery Boys – But Colin Scott said he thought it had been an as a shattering reverse for the British Empire. He there were individuals from Uist, Skye and Harris. including Colin's father – along with photographs excellent plan which simply did not come off. argued that this was not an inevitable result of Because they were involved in the armed forces and details of the Campaign, this book was clearly “Lady Luck” had constantly been on the side of the campaign, outlining the misconceptions and as “home service” part-timers before the war, they regarded as a must-have by those at yesterday’s the defenders. He also pointed out that it was not misjudgements on the ground which led to the were involved in the war from the very start, and event. a defeat and that after this “drawn fi ght” the Turks ultimate withdrawal – for instance, the Royal Navy did not the stomach for another fi ght and ultimately served throughout the confl ict. At Gallipoli, the The launch of the book marks the anniversary cleared the straits of mines, then left the area for 12 went for surrender. The campaign “ought to have guns of the Ross Mountain Battery were the only of the battle of Gallipoli 101 years ago and is hours which allowed one small Turkish minelayer succeeded” and would have shortened the First effective weapons against the Turkish machine a signifi cant historical record of the battle, its to spread enough mines to cause horrendous World War by several years. gunners and trenches. But like the infantry they background and the involvement and price paid faced appalling conditions, with poor clothing, losses among the fl eet when it returned. And the He argued that the focus on the losses suffered by islanders during the battle. inadequate shelter and food, and rampant diseases landing forces arrived on the beaches in the belief by the Australian and New Zealand forces, which The event was introduced by Sandy Matheson like dysentery “which robbed many men of their that the heights above them were undefended; the remain a bitter memory in those countries even who later commented on Facebook: “Today, Colin dignity.” barrage began as they touched the beach. today, had been allowed to obscure the huge efforts made and losses suffered by other forces from After the talk and the showing of some slides of the British Empire. The imbalance in historical Stornoway and the Battery in the past and of the appreciation extended to the displays and scenes at Gallipoli nowadays, there was a chance memorials on the ground, with the British beaches to buy the book and to get copies signed by the neglected and still covered in spent munitions, author. Come and join us and learn to play music in the Gaelic Heartlands of Uist - home Future of Scottish music of Celtic traditions and culture. The journey continues.... is in safe hands Review by Tim Durbin Murray performed one of his original songs, accompanied by harp and fi ddle. The song was olks, I am pleased to tell you that the future, refl ective and beautiful, and his singing style was Fand the past, of Scottish music is in safe unique and unexpected. hands. I can’t stress enough the quality of what I Anna-Wendy Stevenson, leader of the Applied heard. Tannara are an up-and-coming band, and Music programme, brought 82 students to their song Three Ravens refl ected their craft and Stornoway for a week-long residency, representing professionalism. a number of UHI campuses across Scotland. 2016 First year student Mabel provided very strong is an important year for the course, as this is the vocals on two songs, which were both delivered year it produces its fi rst batch of graduates. with complete sincerity and zero pretence. Music and Gaelic courses at Lews Castle College The Applied Music Showcase Concert at An Lori McTear delivered a pair of stunning on the island of Benbecula in the Uists Lanntair arts centre on Thursday April 21, was performances, playing two of her songs on piano better than I could ever have imagined. There and guitar. Both showed a maturity and exceptional were too many outstanding performances to competence in song writing and performance. describe them all adequately here – I can only hit I don’t think anything could have prepared my personal highlights from what was indeed a ...a great college in a magical place, where talentedMarcel people van Limbeek,play beautiful recording engineermusic me for the vocals from Jane Clelland, a virtuoso (Tori Amos and Seth Lakeman) fantastic showcase! delivery of the jazz standard Autumn Leaves. Her Anna-Wendy’s pride was poorly concealed as voice was clear and strong, and possessed a quality Course information she played alongside three of her UHI BA (Hons) that reminded me of Eva Cassidy. Applied Music degree students for the fi rst set, a By now it was obvious that this group of students · HNC Music · Gaelic Activity and Conversation selection of traditional tunes that had the players both loved and respected traditional music, but · BA (Hons) Applied Music classes and the audience smiling and stamping their feet. · MA Music and the Environment · Ulpan the fi nal group was actually born of the Fuaran A full band, Eabhal, expertly performed a bit Project, which was set up for the purpose of “music of Puirt-a-Beul, before bringing on Gaelic singer gathering”, protecting and preserving traditional Caitlin Ross, whose vocals were exceptional. music at risk of being forgotten. As the singer www.lews.uhi.ac.uk/music Played well and played loud, Far’s song Empty described their fi rst song as a “St. Kilda song” he Spaces was loud and raucous, a real illustration of said, “There aren’t too many singers left there, but the diversity of the visiting musicians. it’s loaded with songs.” To say that the students in this programme are The graduating students presented Anna-Wendy accomplished is a gross understatement, as was with a thank you for her commitment before no less made evident when Scottish Traditional Music Hall than thirteen of them played the last number, which of Fame inductee Sheila Sapkota took to the stage was given a bit of a fl ashy percussive introduction with a group of her fellow students. The fl autist by local step dancing tutors Jane and Shona! 1953 2013 in particular added an excellent light feel to their With the talent being showcased at this event, I performance. think we can all rest assured that Scottish music is Before the interval, singer/songwriter Nicky alive and well in all its varied and wonderful forms. 04/05/16 - 01/06/16 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION ONE - Page 13 10 years and counting…hairdresser Maureen looks back in amazement By Eilidh Whiteford airdresser Maureen Macphail never Hanticipated owning her own business when she returned home to live on Lewis ten years ago. But a decade on and M'n'M Hair Design celebrates its 10th Anniversary this month. “I never dreamed I'd move home and open my own place,” said Maureen, who had previously managed a salon in Dumfries, as well as working as a hairdresser on cruise ships. “It was my Dad who suggested it, though; he found the location and gave me so much help. He passed away suddenly a year ago, but without him I wouldn't have started it up and I wouldn't be where I am now.” Maureen also pays credit to the early assistance from The Prince's Trust: “PSYBT were fantastic as although I'd ran the salon in Dumfries, I'd no business background, no experience dealing with things like wages or insurance,” she said. “They helped with that aspect and through them I had a mentor for the fi rst year which was great. I really would say they are fantastic for anyone starting a business.” Opened at its Macaulay Road home in May 2006, the busy unisex salon has proved popular with island clients, catering for all ages and styles, ever since. With six hair stations and a specialist beauty therapy room, M'n'M Hair Design offers clients the full package, with hair cutting and styling available, along with colours, highlights, perms, hair extensions, bridal packages and more. coming to us and has a fantastic background experience – I get a real buzz out of that too.” “This is a great opportunity for me, the chance Hair products from US company Rusk and in beauty therapy; her knowledge is vast,” said to regain and refresh my skills and also bring hairdressing professionals Wella are also available And looking towards the next ten years, Maureen Maureen. “And I have just invested in a new nail new ideas back to the salon. And it's nice to do to buy at the Stornoway salon. is excited about refreshing her own skills as, in bar, so that's another addition to what's on offer. liaison with Wella, she's set to spend the next few something a little bit different for a change!” And in the Beauty Therapy room, run by therapist “There's six of us working here and a number of months 'popping back and forth' to undertake some Maureen added: “Ten years on and I can't quite Gillian Mackay, treatments such as waxing, the girls have been with me quite a while now. It's training with Cheynes Hairdressing in Edinburgh. believe how fortunate I've been. I have fantastic weight-loss wraps, and opi shellac manicure and a great atmosphere; it doesn't feel like work, I love and loyal customers and the salon has been an pedicures are on offer to ensure islanders are She said: “Hairdressing evolves quickly so it's my job so much. amazing experience ever since I started; and I have looking their best. good to keep yourself going and on top of the new “It's also been great to see the others develop, trends and designs. to thank my family and clients for their continued “Gillian was also on the cruise liners before growing their own client base and gaining support.”
For all your hairdressing needs call M'n'M on 01851 701039 | 46 Macaulay Road, Stornoway Salvation Army pioneers return to Isles after almost 30 years ajors Ray and Pat Brown, the fi rst offi cers of The Salvation Stornoway, particularly the friendliness of the Islanders to them. MArmy in the Hebrides, are returning to lead celebrations to Major Ray says: ‘We are both delighted to have the opportunity to mark 30 years of worship and service to the community from the revisit a place and people that have always been dear to our hearts.’ building in Bayhead, Stornoway. Major Pat says: ‘I will never forget the wonderful community spirit They will be leading worship at The Salvation Army church on the island. We arrived with a new baby and our second daughter on Bayhead on Sunday 8th May at 11am. The current offi cers was born on the Island. I would often walk into town from our home Lieutenants Callum and Emma Newton will be leading a celebration in Seaforth Road pushing a pram and lost count of the number of and fun evening on Saturday May 7 at 6pm and want everybody to times strangers would stop their cars and offer me a lift.' feel welcome to come to both the Saturday and Sunday. The Browns moved from the Island in 1987 and since then have Lieutenant Callum says: ‘If you have had a previous connection held appointments in New Zealand, Glasgow and Edinburgh, to the Stornoway Corps, or indeed if you have never set foot in The Nottingham and London. Their appointments included leading the Salvation Army, you are most welcome to come and join us in our Regent Hall Salvation Army Corps on Oxford Street, London, whose celebration and worship.’ brass band are currently featured on the BBC television series ‘The In 1983, the Browns were appointed by The Salvation Army to Sally Army and Me' in which Paul O'Grady explores the work of The commence the work of the international church and charity in the Salvation Army. local relief efforts by The Salvation Army in natural and man-made Hebrides, forming Stornoway Corps. Initially The Salvation Army As well as being local church leaders the Majors have also served disasters, including spells in Iraq, India, Japan and the Philippines. worked from various temporary buildings before opening its present on Divisional, Territorial and International Headquarters. Major Ray In June of this year, the couple will take up new appointments as church community building in Bayhead in 1986. has also spent time as the head of the Salvation Army's International leaders of the Central South Division of the Salvation Army based in The Browns have very happy memories of their time living in Emergency Services, which took him round the world to support High Wycombe. EVENTS SECTION ONE - Page 14 www.hebevents.com 04/05/16 - 01/06/16
What is Dementia? simple daily activities, such as dressing, eating or going to the toilet. Dementia is the progressive loss of the powers of the brain. There are many kinds of dementia but the What should I do if I’m worried? most common is Alzheimer’s disease. Other kinds of dementia include vascular dementia, Lewy body It is very important not to jump to conclusions. dementia, frontotemporal dementias (including Confusion or forgetfulness does not mean someone Pick’s disease) and alcohol-related dementias. has dementia; nor is dementia an inevitable part It is also possible to have more than one type of of growing older. Many other conditions, such dementia; for example Alzheimer’s disease and as infections, depression or the side effects of vascular dementia. What all these diseases have medicines can cause similar problems. If you are in common is that they damage and kill brain cells, worried, see your doctor. so that the brain cannot work as well as it should. 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In the vascular dementias, there are • Share your feelings with other members of the problems with the blood supply to brain cells. For family or friends. Give them this leafl et and example, some people have tiny strokes (or infarcts) other information which damage small areas of the brain. &' ( • Tell the doctor about any changes In frontotemporal dementias the parts of the • Find out what services are available. Try to get brain responsible for decision-making, control of as much help as you can behaviour and emotion and language are affected. • Find out about benefi ts and claim them It is not fully known how this happens but there seems to be an abnormal growth of some types of • Talk to other people with dementia or families proteins in the brain cells. In around 30-50% of and carers who are facing similar problems ) * cases of frontotemporal dementia, the person may • Try to make life as full and enjoyable as have a family history. possible. Both people with dementia and carers should try to get out and about and keep Dementia with Lewy bodies is caused by small, in touch with friends round clumps of protein that build up inside nerve cells in the brain. The protein clumps damage the • Don’t just put up with new diffi culties. Ask way brain cells work and communicate with each for information, help and advice to cope with other. The nerve cells affected by Lewy bodies problems. control thinking and movement. Services and support What are the Locally Alzheimer Scotland Lewis and Harris + symptoms of dementia? provide direct care services, activities and support * Every person with dementia is different. How to people with dementia and their families and their illness affects them depends on which areas carers. Our specialist dementia services provide of their brain are most damaged. personalised support designed around each individual’s abilities and interests: , One of the most common symptoms of dementia ''* is memory loss. Everyone forgets things sometimes Our day care and day opportunities services and most people’s memory gets worse as they get give people with dementia a stimulating and - . older. But when someone has dementia, they may sociable environment with a high ratio of staff and volunteers. ,./' forget the names of family members, not just of strangers. They may burn pans because they have We also offer a wide range of community forgotten them or forget whether they have eaten activities across Lewis and Harris such as dementia 0 lunch. They may repeat the same question again cafes, singing groups, walking group, gardening , '! and again and not know they are doing it. group and much more. These activities are a great People with dementia may lose their sense of way to meet other people, benefi t from mutual (, time, losing awareness of which day it is or of the support and talk to staff about any issues relating time of day. They may lose track of where they are, to dementia. ! ' and get lost even in a familiar place. They may fail We support carers and people with dementia ' to recognise people they know well. with information, support groups, and carer * People with dementia may often be confused. education, as well as our 24 hour Freephone Their ability to think, to reason and to calculate can Dementia Helpline – 0808 808 3000. all be affected. They may make odd decisions and fi nd it hard to solve problems. Handling money Campaigning may become diffi cult as they fi nd it harder to work Both locally and nationally, Alzheimer Scotland out their change or lose their sense of the value of represents people with dementia and their carers at money. every level. We campaign for: Dementia can also cause personality and • increased and more fl exible services and behaviour changes. Someone who was active higher standards of care and energetic may become listless, someone pleasant and well-mannered may become rude • improved protection for the legal and human and aggressive. These changes can be particularly rights of people with dementia distressing to relatives and friends as they lose the • greater fi nancial help. person they knew. Working with our members, people with Gradually, over a period of years, most functions dementia and their carers, we lobby to infl uence of the brain will be affected. Eventually, people local and national government policies and with dementia will probably need help with even constantly monitor their impact. 04/05/16 - 01/06/16 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION ONE - Page 15
Young fundraisers pictured with Karen MacDonald, the new community fundraiser for Alzheimer Scotland Pupils plan 96-mile walk to raise funds group of young pupils from The Nicolson doing the walk and to raise money and awareness AInstitute are busy raising funds for for such a great charity. It is going to be a challenge Alzheimer Scotland Lewis and Harris. The for us but will be so worth it when we will be able to group which includes Ishbel Macaulay, Jessica see the money helping people in our communities. Macaulay, Rachael Smith, Katie Morrison, “In March, we joined in with the Dementia walk Andrew Macinnes, Angus Macphail and Jonny and met some of the people that our money will be Henderson are planning to walk the West helping. It was amazing to meet people that we Highland Way, a 96 mile-walk from Milngavie will be helping and knowing that our help means to Fort William, during 5th-12th August this so much to them. Many thanks to everyone who year and collect sponsors to raise money and has helped and supported us so far!" awareness. Service Manager Marion MacInnes said: “We The group have already raised over £1300 with a have been so impressed with this group of young recent bagpack and through their JustGiving page. people and their fundraising activities. They are The group are raising money towards supporting organised, mature and committed to their goals. community activities such as the Monthly Peer They are real credit to their parents and their Support Walking Group who they spent time with school”. last month. To support the fundraising activities please follow Katie said: “We are really looking forward to the link https://www.justgiving.com/WHW-for-AS Drop a Dress Size for Dementia challenge
slanders have been set the challenge to ‘Drop people nowadays are touched in some way by Ia Dress Size’ and raise money for Alzheimer Alzheimer's Disease.” Scotland. “Facebook is a great platform for sharing As part of the Challenge Dementia campaign, a information about local events, but I have also been weekly weight loss group runs until 1st June – and receiving email enquiries almost daily about it. In despite the title, men are welcome to join in as well hindsight, the name 'Drop a Dress Size' is probably as women. a little misleading, suggesting only women are welcome.” Visit from the Tartan Explorer boosts Sessions are at 6pm in Alzheimer Scotland, 18 Bells Road, with a £3.50 donation fee each week. “That's not the case at all and we would welcome anyone who would like to come along on any of The meetings will give slimmers the chance to awareness of mental health issues the dates.” have a cup of tea and a chat with fellow dieters, upporters in Lewis were happy to welcome Dress code for the meetings will be purple, with followed by a group weigh in and half hour walk the Tartan Explorer, Josh Quigley, on a round town. offi cial T-shirts available to buy at £5 each. S visit to the Island on Wednesday 13th April as The challenge is not just for ladies, with men The Challenge Dementia campaign is run by part of a cycle trek around Scotland to raise Alzheimer Scotland, and aims to raise awareness of welcome to come along and join as well. awareness around suicide and mental health. the discrimination, isolation and stigma that people The sessions have been organised by Karen with the condition face. This was a precursor to him commencing a MacDonald, the new community fundraiser for global cycle trek on May 26th that would take Alzheimer Scotland. Contact Karen MacDonald on kmacdonald@ him to 80 countries for the same purpose. alzscot.org or phone 01851 702123 for more Karen said: “I wanted to hold a fundraiser which information. Four out of every ten of us will experience would last longer than just a couple of hours, and mental health diffi culties at some point in our lives. I thought this would be a great idea, as so many What blights the lives of many sufferers is not just the symptoms themselves, but having to deal with GET IN TOUCH the malaise of stigma, ignorance, prejudice and discrimination in mental health programme. misinformation that still surrounds mental health. To fi nd out more about our work, get in touch with The fact that Josh is visiting both urban and rural It is this conviction to take the issue out of these areas throughout Scotland acknowledges that rural our local Alzheimer Scotland service at: shadows that has motivated Josh. He survived a areas such as the Western Isles, notwithstanding suicide attempt in May 2015, and, having been the magnifi cent scenery, have their own unique Alzheimer Scotland Lewis and Harris given a second chance of life, he wants to take stresses. Isolation and lack of employment and something positive out of the experience in order to amenities in scattered townships can take their 18 Bells Road, StornowayHS1 2RA improve community resilience and understanding. He is doing this in partnership with See Me 01851 702123 or email [email protected] Scotland, Scotland's national anti-stigma and anti- Continued on page 16 EVENTS SECTION ONE - Page 16 www.hebevents.com 04/05/16 - 01/06/16 Continued from page 15 Cancer patient stories Baby loss support group own toll on mental health. However, Josh is highlighting that when we tumble down, we wanted to help us must not disintegrate alone, but that there should meets for fi rst time be support and kindness without judgement A support group for anyone who has lost a baby for us, along with the prospect of recovery and transform care after met for the fi rst time on Tuesday, April 5 in the reconstruction. treatment Quiet Room in the Western Isles Hospital in Josh was fortunate that the scenery was at its Stornoway. best, with the sunshine transforming everything. Have you been through cancer treatment? Or has The group will be meeting on the fi rst Tuesday At the close of his visit, patrons and staff of the one of your loved ones, or someone you care for, of every month and will be facilitated by midwife Western Isles Mental Health Association's Catch been through cancer treatment? If so, could you Joanne Murray-Stewart and hospital chaplain 23 Drop-In in Stornoway were delighted to show spare a little time in order to share your cancer Helen Gallacher. The meetings will be bilingual, experience to help shape cancer services in the him round. The companionship and sympathy for those who may feel more comfortable talking future? provided in this space is a lifeline to many who in Gaelic. NHS Western Isles is currently working on a would otherwise struggle, and Josh was clearly Joanne said the baby loss support group – named impressed with the facility. project known as TCAT – Transforming Care after Sèimh, Gaelic for gentle peace – had been “a long Treatment – which is all about putting together a The thoughts and good wishes of many will time coming”. It is a support group for those new programme that will support cancer survivors accompany Josh as he cycles on to the fi nish in the days, months and years ahead. whose baby has died at any stage of pregnancy of his Scottish trek in Edinburgh at the end of or close to the time of birth and is also to support Posters will be going on display in GP surgeries April. Having been inspired by his courage and those who are planning or going through a new and other locations to help raise awareness of the determination, it is not surprising that the prevailing pregnancy. sentiment is, ‘Will ye no come back again?' programme and hopefully encourage more people to share their cancer stories with us. Meetings will be held in the quiet room by the Morven Macleod is the TCAT Project Offi cer chapel on the ground fl oor and will be two hours and she wants to hear from anyone who has had long, from 7pm to 9pm. Joanne stressed they a cancer diagnosis or is a carer/friend of someone would be in English and Gaelic, and promised who has. This can have been recently or years ago. there would be a lot of listening and understanding If you come into these categories, and are able to and many cups of tea too. It is initially aimed at spare a little time to share your experiences, it will women in Lewis but it is hoped to expand it to take help us shape how a programme of ‘after care’ will in the whole of the Western Isles and include dads look in the future. and other family members over time. The TCAT project is a national initiative – Joanne said there was a real need for this group Transforming Care involving the Scottish Government and NHS and stressed the meetings will be held outwith the Scotland, in partnership with Macmillan Cancer maternity unit. Support and local authorities – and is running in She said: “There are so many people out there the Western Isles until at least November 2017. who need this, and it is to help in any way at all. after Treatment It is all about improving how care is managed for It’s a forum, where people will strengthen each patients at the end of their active cancer treatment other as they share and value their experiences Working together to improve care for patients after cancer treatment and involves gathering together as many patient together.” as part of the national initiative TCAT stories as possible so that the NHS can see what the priorities should be in any future programme. Joanne stressed that anyone who has ever suffered a baby loss is welcome – no matter how The assessment looks at physical and practical Can you answer YES to any of the following: long ago it was. concerns, such as wound care, appetite and fi nances, as well as relationship worries and “It’s a very, very sensitive issue,” she said. “You emotional or spiritual concerns, such as anxiety have women who, for a long time, have suffered in has (whether recently or years ago)? and possible loss of faith. There is also an area silence, not being able to talk about their pregnancy concerning lifestyle needs, which identifi es loss, but there will be some triggering experience Are you interested in having the opportunity to shape how care after cancer whether the person would like to talk about in life that brings back painful memories. treatment will look in the future? support groups and complementary therapies. “This group will offer the opportunity to Morven said: “The programme can’t be designed provide time and space for women to share Are you able to offer a little time to share your cancer experience to improve until we get the feedback to fi nd out what’s needed their experiences before travelling down a cancer services for others? in it. What are people’s concerns? What do they path of restorative wholeness. The fi rst step is If so, this is your opportunity to provide valuable feedback and help support feel was lacking? We can’t develop a programme acknowledgement, listening, and hearing that others who will receive cancer services locally and nationally in the future. until you fi nd out what people need. I need to voice expressing itself clearly in words.” hear from all parts of the Western Isles so we can There appears to be a need for the collobarative design a programme that suits local needs.” The Scottish Government and NHS Scotland, in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support and Sèimh group initiative between NHS Nan Eilean local authorities, are currently working together to improve how care is managed for patients at Early indications are that support needs to be Siar and Simba (Simpson’s Memory Box Appeal) the end of their cancer treatment. This is being achieved through the introduction of a programme put in place or strengthened in the following areas: in this local area, building upon the extant works called Transforming Care after Treatment (TCAT). physical activity and health; mental wellbeing; of the local Pregnancy Support Service and the advice from professionals such as dieticians; Miscarriage Association. NHS Western Isles are working to deliver parts of this programme locally and need help from and some sort of follow-up or aftercare to help patients and carers affected by cancer. You can also provide feedback via an online survey at: survivors decide when they are ready to return to Joanne has been attending study days with the http://bit.ly/1VckClJ work. charity Simba which is keen to see support groups If you would like to be involved, please contact like this one grow across Scotland. Simba is For further information or if you would like to get involved please contact: Morven, who will arrange a suitable time to meet similar to Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death and go through the assessment with you. She can charity, and provides a number of support services 7 7 8 9; < = > [ 8 < also give further information. that also include family rooms, hospital services Block 11, Laxdale Court, Isle of Lewis, HS2 0GS and trees of tranquillity. Her contact details are: Morven Macleod, TCAT Tel: 01851 762030 Mob: 07823 537 022 Project Offi cer, c/o Health Promotion Block, 11 TK Shadakshari, the Bereavement Co-ordinator Email: [email protected] Laxdale Court, Isle of Lewis, HS2 0GS, telephone for NHS Western Isles, said: “This is a very, very 01851 762030 or mobile 07823537022. Email useful group. Our role is to facilitate and create a her at [email protected] safe space for mothers to come together.” 04/05/16 - 01/06/16 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION ONE - Page 17 £2,250 raised at fashion show By Eilidh Whiteford the three hour fashion extravaganza. embers of the Lewis & Harris Women's The event was hosted by Eastgate Centre Manager Cancer Support Group are delighted Jackie Cuddy and Mary McGowne of Vine PR; and M highlights included performances by the North- to announce the sum of £2,250 was raised West Allstar Cheerleaders and a hair styling Q&A during the Eastgate Shopping Centre 'Evening with local hairdresser Janice Mitchell. of Exceptional Style' fashion and beauty show held at the Cabarfeidh Hotel on Friday, April Commenting that the event was a 'great success', and that holding another fashion show in Stornoway 22nd. is 'already under consideration', Jackie Cuddy “The evening was very successful and it was a said: “Thanks to everyone who contributed to the fantastic show,” said Lewis & Harris Women's organisation of the night – Mary McGowne, all the Cancer Support Group convener Mary Macleod. ladies from the Lewis & Harris Women's Cancer “It was very well organised and was very, very Support Group, to the team at Eastgate Centre, busy. All the models were superb and we're the Cabarfeidh Hotel for all their assistance and delighted with the proceeds raised over the support, everyone who donated prizes for raffl e, all evening.” the dancers, of course the beautiful models and to More than 120 fashionistas attended the evening everyone who came along and participated with which showcased over 80 interpretations of the great spirit. Lewis & Harris Women's Cancer Support Group convener latest spring summer fashion staples, as well as “It was a fantastic night for a most worthwhile Mary Macleod and Eastgate Centre Manager Jackie Cuddy beauty and skincare, from Eastgate retailers during charity,” she added. Songstress returns to Lewis Campaign to By Eilidh Whiteford cut dog fouling he's making her musical return to Lewis – Sand bringing her debut EP 'Peat Bog' with her. in Stornoway Now living in Glasgow, songstress Miss Irenie Rose has been busy since moving to the mainland, and is delighted to bring the fruits of her hard work By Melissa Silver to Stornoway with a gig in the Woodlands Centre nES have recently begun a crackdown Angela Mackinnon and Morag MacDonald with the on Saturday, May 14th. Con dog fouling in Stornoway and the Best Radio Music Programme 2016 award “I'm really looking forward to playing a gig at surrounding area, painting “clean up after your home, I've missed it so much!” she said. “It'll be dog” reminders on our streets, and charging Double win for Gaelic lovely to see everyone.” people £80 when found leaving their dog mess Miss Irenie Rose is scheduled to perform at this behind. radio station year's Hebridean Celtic Festival in July; but this month will return with her EP for what looks set to A spokesperson from CnES said: “There has BC Radio nan Gàidheal last month been a lot of feedback from the campaign so far celebrated a double success after winning be a triumphant home-coming show as 'Peat Bog' B brings her talent to the fore. with lots of support via social media, and offi cers two awards at the Celtic Media Festival 2016 Inspired by her musical sister Elsa Jean have been patrolling areas highlighted. Requests which was held in Dungarvan near Waterford. The seven track EP, with old favourites and new McTaggart, Miss Irenie started playing guitar have been made for more dog waste bins however Spors na Seachdain, the weekly Sports delights, is fi lled with witty, poignant and maturing and song-writing in 2010, with her fi rst public programme won the Best Sports category for its lyrics, all carried by her powerful and distinctive performance on October 1st that year. owners are reminded that bagged dog waste can programme from the 2015 Island Games in Jersey vocals. be put in any residual waste bin.” Since then she has carved out her own niche, while Mire ri Mòir won the Best Radio Music “I've taken so long to get music out that I'm writing and performing her unique brand of folk And it’s not all about how unsightly the mess category for its broadcast on the fi nal day of the absolutely delighted to fi nally have got it done,” Royal National Mod 2015 held in Oban. music, which has been well received by the is – it also poses health risks to people and other she said of the debut EP, which was launched in industry as 2013 saw her nominated for Best animals. Dog faeces can contain campylobacter, This year’s festival saw over 500 entries from Cottiers in Glasgow on April 28th. Newcomer in the Scottish Alternative Music throughout the different Celtic nations while the salmonella and other potentially harmful 2017 Celtic Media Festival will be staged for the “A lovely lady called Paige Campbell, who is Awards, and the following year she reached the organisms, which can contaminate wounds and fi rst time ever in its history on the Isle of Man. a manager, helped me to really go for it and not semi-fi nals of the Radio 2 Young Folk Musician of broken skin, as well as causing other serious postpone just because things weren't perfect. the Year competition. illnesses in humans. Dog faeces can also be The last of the songs were fi nished the day before She's supported the likes of Nathaniel Rateliff, detrimental to livestock, causing the disease recording began!” Pete Roe, Ben Howard, Manran, Larkin Poe sarcocystosis, which can cause neurological Miss Irenie continued: “I've been working and KAN to name but a few, and following her disease and death in sheep, as well as the disease with John Lowrie, a fantastic jazzy drummer, and mainland move a couple of years ago, Miss Irenie neosporosis, which can cause abortions in cattle. Darren Carruthers, a brilliant (and very patient) has seen her music take her around the UK, as well bass player for the EP. as further afi eld in Europe. Although the focus is largely on the Town Centre “My landlord 'Drawler' recorded it and did an “The past couple of years I've mostly been as a problem area for dog fouling, beaches and amazing job. He has gone above and beyond and aiming at raising my profi le and increasing my pathways have been highlighted, too. Dog mess is spent so much time on it! Struan Robertson took fanbase,” she said. often left on the sand and pathways; some owners the photos and did the layout for the artwork,” “I had the awesome opportunity of visiting appear to be bagging the faeces but then leaving she added. “He made it so beautiful! I'm really Sweden and Belgium as part of Excite Exchange the bag lying around rather than putting it in a bin. delighted with everything they've all done. I hope last year, as well as some really lovely gigs and Charlie Nicolson, Councillor for Stornoway Màiri Matheson with the Best Radio Sports 2016 award this is just the start!” festivals throughout the summer.” South and Chair of the Outer Hebrides Community Safety Partnership, stated: “Dog fouling is becoming an issue in the town of Stornoway and Gifts welcome captain of season’s fi rst cruise ship other areas of the islands. We even had the issue raised at one of our recent meetings of the OHCSP. he 16,144 ton cruise ship ‘Astoria’ offi cially anchorage had to be used and passengers who Tbegan Stornoway’s cruise season when it disembarked by tender then toured the town and The majority of pet owners behave responsibly but arrived from Tobermory early on the morning island. The vessel left at the end of the day bound I would please ask the minority of dog owners who of Friday 15 April with 486 mainly British for Kirkwall. are causing the issue of dog fouling with their pets to please look after the environment of the town, passengers on board. The Astoria, operated by Cruise and Maritime beaches and pathways, and clean up after their To mark the beginning of the 2016 cruise season, Voyages, is the world’s oldest active ocean going dogs, and keep our islands free of this issue." Stornoway Port Authority’s Harbour Master Tony cruise ship, launched on 9 September 1946 as the Morrison presented Captain Filipe Sousa of the ‘Stockholm’. During her seven decades of service CnES urges the public to look out for instances Astoria, pictured right, with a handmade Harris she has passed through several owners and sailed of dog fouling, and report them. You can get Tweed plaque and a hamper with various local under various names. 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Outer Hebrides Business Gateway and the Prince’s Trust are delivered locally through Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Economic Development service. We offer a range of support and advice to individualsOUTER HEBRIDES setting BUSINESS up or developing GATEWAY business is a Comhairle enterprises based across service theoffering islands. a range To discuss of support your andideas advice and requirementsto individuals furthersetting andup or developing business enterprises across the islands. To further discuss MANAGEMENT MASTERCLASSES to fi nd out your eligibility for fi nancial assistance, please call our Following the success of the original series of Excellence in Management masterclasses in 2015, your ideas and requirements and to nd out your eligibility for additional Business Gateway ran another six sessions in February and March. 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Not on the High Street is looking for the next Find us on Facebook – search for Business Gateway Outer Hebrides generation of sellers. Now in its second year, Pitch Up aims to give Online Local Business Directory – go to: www.businesshebrides.co.uk Sophie Macdonald leading a Boogie Bounce class the nation’s most promising creative entrepreneurs EVENTS SECTION ONE - Page 20 www.hebevents.com 04/05/16 - 01/06/16
Published by Intermedia Services, Offi ce 3, Clinton’s Yard, Rigs Road, Stornoway Tel: 01851 705743 Printed by Highland Web Offset, Dochcarty Road, Dingwall By Eilidh Whiteford hird Sector Hebrides Chief Executive THector MacLeod is taking the plunge to raise awareness and funds for Befriending Lewis – by jumping out of a It’s the very high jump plane at 15,000 feet! This July, Hector aims to take to the skies to complete a 15,000ft parachute jump in a bid to raise £15,000 for the local befriending scheme. indeed for Hector! Offi cially launched in November last year, Befriending Lewis runs as a self- funding stand-alone venture, under the umbrella of Third Sector Hebrides (TSH). And as such, all possible funding is required to ensure the popular and much needed scheme grows and develops to alleviate the impacts of loneliness and isolation on Lewis residents. “When we started we had over 40 people on the referral list from the off,” said Befriending Lewis Co-ordinator Carol Maclean. “We trained eight Befrienders in January, and have just fi nished training another 10 who are being matched with their Befriendees now. “And we've two more training evenings coming up on June 13th and June 21st. If anyone is interested in befriending, we would encourage them to get in touch with us.” Loneliness and social isolation are a bigger problem than simply an emotional experience as research shows a lack of social connections has an effect on an individual’s physical and mental health. The simple act of befriending can make dramatic differences: “It's been demonstrated that a befriending service Hector, centre, starts on some fi tness training aboard the Blue Moon, the skiff built by another Third Sector Hebrides project, Staran can reduce depression and low moods in individuals,” said Hector. what makes it so worthwhile.” trained around twenty Befrienders who are including a Curry Night at Tong Hall on out and active now, but referrals are still May 27th – and circulating sponsor forms “But it can also help to reduce hospital One of the current Befrienders is Hector, admissions and allow patients to be who visits his Befriendee once a week. coming in all the time and over the next 12 as well as creating a Justgiving page to take discharged earlier from hospital as there “I had no previous experience of formal months I'd like to see us train many more.” donations. are another pair of eyes on them out in the befriending, but I am fi nding the experience Befriending Lewis will be setting up a For more information about community as it were.” to be very rewarding,” he said. “Tina and Facebook page so islanders can follow Befriending Lewis, contact Third Sector Carol added: “There are so many Carol have been properly accredited Hector’s progress over the next few months, Hebrides on 01851 702632, or at recognised benefi ts of how a befriending through Befriending Networks and the carrying out local fundraising events – [email protected] relationship can change someone's life training they provide is fantastic. for the better in a very short time, and to “Being new to befriending I obviously had continue to be of benefi t to that person for much to learn, such as about boundaries the rest of their life. and expectations, but the training was What's in Section Two “We want to help people who are relevant and answered all my questions,” suffering the impact of feelings of loneliness Hector continued. RNLI News ...... B2 and isolation to start feeling connected to “I now visit my Befriendee once a week EVENTS Cinema Focus ...... B3 other people in a positive way again.” and he is so grateful for the service. I enjoy Dr You: The Family Collection ...... B3 Tailored to the individual, Befriending the time and I've seen already how he has Lewis offers Face-to-Face Befriending, become more confi dent as we build up the National yacht race takes up lure of St Kilda ...... B4 where the Befriendee is matched with a relationship.” Teaching which could lead to unity ...... B4 suitable Volunteer Befriender whose aim And in feedback received by Carol at Entries already for drag race in June ...... B4 is to develop a stable, warm, friendly a regular review meeting with Hector's Panful of Kale By John Dory / Comunn Eachdraidh Nis ...... B5 relationship; as well as Telephone Befriendee, when asked how he felt the Building our communities ...... B6-B7 Befriending, Group Befriending, and befriending experience was going for him, Healthier Lives Befriending, linking in the simple answer was: “Top Class.” Environmental Health and Trading Standards Advice ...... B8 with local health services, sports centres Council calls for crofting summit in Grazings rows ...... B9 and clubs to allow for the development of Seeing the benefi ts for himself, Hector 30 years on…director Willie quits work at carpet store ...... B10 health focussed activities. is going one big step further, taking on a parachute jump this summer in a bid to Fuels fi rm supports defi brillator gift ...... B10 Potential Befrienders can apply to raise £15,000 for Befriending Lewis. volunteer with the scheme, attend a short Stornoway Airport sees 2.9% fall in use ...... B10 But before that challenge, he faces formal interview and PVG checks, before Bowlers open new season with bid for new members ...... B11 being trained by Carol and her line manager the task of shedding almost two stone in Digi Drop-In sessions at libraries ...... B12 Tina MacLeod, Business Development order to make weight restrictions – and Manager with TSH. has enlisted the help of Stornoway Sports Meeting aims to aid energy projects ...... B12 Centre staff to help him. Volunteers are then matched with a New books at Western Isles Libraries ...... B12 suitable Befriendee through shared interests “As the money goes up the weight goes Stornoway Primary Newsdesk...... B13 down!” he said. “Raising £15,000 is a and personalities. May at An Lanntair...... B13 big target and I've the added challenge of “For those who have been through the losing the weight. SAC: Planning worming treatments for the year ...... B15 training, I think it opened their eyes as many said it wasn't what they expected at “Colleagues at TSH are unsure what the Scottish Crofting Federation: Crofting Grazings put in jeopardy by the Commission ...... B15 the start,” said Carol. biggest challenge will be for me, losing the Naidheachdan Gàidhlig ...... B16-B17 “The feedback has been very positive weight or jumping out of the plane, I am Events in Stornoway and East Lewis / Events in Harris / Events in West Lewis ...... B18-19 just waiting for the scales to appear in the though and the Befrienders know that we're Rotary & Interact groups raise £5,000 for charities ...... B20 here at the end of the phone for any support offi ce any day now! or help, in addition to monthly review “But I am happy that Tina and Carol have or at www.welovestornoway.com meetings, throughout the befriending agreed that I can have a parachute for the relationship.” jump, which wasn’t the plan at the start of She continued: “It's amazing to see how this!” well the Befrienders and Befriendees have He added: “But the important thing is EVENTS is published by Intermedia Services, Offi ces 1-3, Clintonʼs Yard, worked together and formed close bonds. to lose the weight, do the jump and raise Rigs Road, Stornoway, HS1 2RF Tel: 01851 705743 And it's so positive for both parties, that's awareness and funds for the service. We've EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B2 www.hebevents.com 04/05/16 - 01/06/16 -02�, /3'27 #*# 1# #04'!#1 -,#7 $0-+ .0-.#027 V ]VH1:C1 _%1 7 VCV: V R01 V` !-3*" '2 # 0'%&2 $-0 7-3[ ! " 1118JQ` .V`JV_%1 78HQ8%@ # ! $ !&'(# ) ) !-22'1& /3'27 #*# 1# -+. ,7 # ! " # $% &
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Stornoway Shouts The volunteer crew of Stornoway RNLI were called to full emergency twice at Stornoway Airport last month as major multi-national 'Joint Warrior' military, naval and air force exercises took place from April 11th to 23rd. Stornoway's 'Tom Sanderson' all-weather Severn Class lifeboat is routinely alerted for airport emergencies as the main runway at Stornoway Airport ends at the shore on the north end, and the southerly approach for aircraft is also over the sea south of Holm. On Saturday, April 16th, the local lifesavers launched at 1420 hours to the full emergency called at Stornoway airport, along with other emergency services – HM Coastguard, Scottish Fire & Rescue he Stornoway RNLI 'family' or volunteer crew, Ladies Guild and branch members with RNLI DOM Paul Daly Service, Police Scotland, and the Scottish Ambulance Service. The full emergency had been declared after a military aircraft with three persons on board suffered a bird strike. Fortunately, the aircraft was able to land safely seven minutes after the RNLI lifeboat launched and the crew stood down, returning to berth in Stornoway. The lifeboat and volunteer RNLI crew were again called to full emergency at Stornoway Airport on Monday, April 18th, due to a Hawk jet, launching at 0912 hours before being stood-down at 0921 hours and returning to moorings at 0930 hours. Saturday, April 9th, saw the 'Tom Sanderson' lifeboat and crew launch at 2115 hours following reports of a small boat drifting north of Arnish Lighthouse. On arrival at the scene, a large two metre long plastic fi shfarm fl oat was found and recovered aboard the lifeboat. The fl oat was landed ashore at No.3 Pier to an awaiting Stornoway There's 90 years voluntary service with the RNLI in this photo of Kendy, Coastguard team, and the lifeboat returned alongside. who has served 30 years on the lifeboat, joined by brother Murdo 'Murty' And it was an early morning shout for the local lifesavers on Sunday May RNLI Divisional Operations Manager Paul Daly presented Stornoway Campbell, Stornoway Lifeboat Coxs who has served 33 years with the 1st when Stornoway lifeboat and volunteer crew launched at 0318 hours to RNLI crewman Kenny 'Kendy' Campbell with his 30 years Long Service RNLI, and sister Maggie Macleod, who has volunteered with the Stornoway the assistance of a local creel boat ashore on the beach at No.1 Pier. Gold Badge Lifeboat Ladies Guild for 27 years. The casualty's mooring ropes had parted in a southerly Force 7 Macleod has spent 27 years volunteering with the Stornoway Lifeboat Treasurer Maggie MacLeod. wind, so a lifeboatman was put aboard the creel boat and secured a Ladies Guild. And the Ladies Guild 'One Million Pennies Appeal' – which aims towline, after which she was towed off the beach and round to the Stornoway RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager (LOM) John to collect one million pennies, or £10,000 – is still going well, with safety of the inner harbour in Stornoway. The RNLI lifeboat was back MacDonald also presented Paul Daly with a gift of thanks from the the total creeping closer to the magic target, currently standing at at her moorings and ready for next service by 0416 hours. station as Stornoway will be moving outside Paul's remit to become £8,300. Long Service Presentation part of the new RNLI Islands Division. The Appeal was launched in August 2012 to celebrate the 125th The Stornoway RNLI 'family' gathered on Tuesday, April 19th, to anniversary of Stornoway RNLI – and if you have any spare pennies celebrate the Long Service of volunteer crew member Kenny 'Kendy' Thank you local fundraisers! (or 2ps!), you can donate to the appeal by dropping them into the Stornoway RNLI Station and Shop; Charles MacLeod Butchers; Campbell. Stornoway RNLI were delighted to receive £703 donation from The Robert Doigs Opticians; Hector Low Vets; Nicolson's Paper Shop; RNLI Divisional Operations Manager (DOM) Paul Daly presented Rotary Club of Stornoway and The Nicolson Institute Interact Club Uig Shop; Bernera Shop, or Swainbost Shop in Ness. Kendy with his 30 year Long Service Gold Badge bar at the lifeboat recently. station, thanking him on behalf of the Institution for his dedication The funds were raised during the Rotary Club's successful Stornoway RNLI Coffee Afternoon and service to Stornoway RNLI. Hebridean Gala Dinner and Big Ceilidh event, held in the Cabarfeidh The fantastic fundraisers of the Stornoway Lifeboat Ladies Guild Hotel earlier this year. Kendy said of his service: “I have enjoyed every minute of it, it's invite all to join them for a Coffee Afternoon on Saturday, May 28th. like a big family.” Stornoway RNLI were one of three charities supported by the event, Running from 2-4pm in the Retirement Centre, Bayhead, along with CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) and MND Scotland. Indeed, the Campbell siblings have totalled 90 years of service to Stornoway, the Coffee Afternoon – complete with delicious home the RNLI as Kendy's brother Murdo 'Murty' Campbell, Stornoway Accepting the donation cheque on behalf of the local lifesavers baking – makes the perfect stop-off after a busy morning shopping, RNLI's Coxswain, has 33 years Long Service, and his sister Maggie were Stornoway Lifeboat Ladies Guild Chair Ellen Macdonald and or the chance to catch up and have a blether with friends and family while enjoying a cuppa and cake. How to Help To donate to the local lifesavers of Stornoway RNLI, or help raise funds through an event, contact Stornoway Lifeboat Ladies Guild Chair Ellen MacDonald on 01851 702154 or Guild Treasurer Maggie MacLeod on 01851 705407. You can keep up to date with the RNLI charity at www.rnli.org.uk – or why not 'Like' the Stornoway RNLI Facebook page to keep up with the local lifeboat boys at www.facebook.com, search 'Stornoway RNLI'. 04/05/16 - 01/06/16 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B3 Chance to nominate an Lanntair a Carnival King and Queen Zootropolis London Has Fallen achievements of local people, male or female, young or old. The makers of Frozen transport you to a delightful Following the mysterious death of the British Prime By Melissa Silver world populated entirely by animals. The city of Minister, the leaders of the world converge in his year will see the fi rst Carnival Midsummer Charity Ball Achievements can be anything from raising lots of money for Zootropolis is much like any other but with one London to pay their respects. Secret Service agent in Stornoway, which will take place on Friday June 10th. The charity, to getting through a really hard time in their life. Perhaps the big difference: all of the inhabitants are mammals, Mike Banning is there to protect the President of the T person has supported the local community in some way. including gazelles, water buffalo, sloths and much United States, Benjamin Asher. The security level is tickets were a sell-out, with people desperate to put on their more. at its maximum to ensure the safety of all those fanciest clothes and enjoy a night of fi ne dining, entertainment Whoever you think deserves some recognition can be in the Into this dazzling environment comes wide-eyed attending, as well as the citizens of London. and cocktails. running to become Carnival King or Queen, and winning a donation bunny Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) who has A sudden series of attacks around the city leaves to a charity of their choosing. arrived from the country to enlist in the police force. But the night is not just about eating and drinking, and the Carnival many of the world leaders dead, with Mike only just If you’d like to nominate someone for Carnival King or Queen Given her apparently docile nature, Judy is placed managing to protect the President. A high-profi le Committee would like to encourage everyone to nominate someone on menial duties – but she soon delves into the terrorist vows to wreak havoc in capitals around for Carnival King and Queen! (please note nominees must be 18 or older), please get in touch with mysterious case of a missing otter. In order to fi nd the Lewis Carnival Committee at [email protected]; via the the world if the US President is not given up, but A modern twist on the former Miss Lewis and Harris Competition, out more, she must team up with wily con artist and Vice-President Speaker Trumbull stands against Lewis Carnival Facebook page; or by calling Melissa at EVENTS on fox Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman). Itʼs time for aspiring him, stating that the President will not be sacrifi ced. the Carnival King and Queen Competition aims to recognise the detective Judy to stand out from the animal crowd 01851 705749. and demonstrate some genuine underdog spirit. In the face of utter destruction, can the President be protected, and will chaos reign across the Western Wed 4 May 5.30pm 2D World? Thu 5 May 5.30pm 3D Fri 6 May 2.30pm 2D Thu 5 May 8.30pm Dr You: The Family Collection Autism Friendly (Carerʼs go free) Fri 6 May 8.30pm s more becomes known about various types of additional Dr You: Family Collection - Sessions with Callum Urquhart Iona Midnight Special Asupport needs which children have (i.e. Autism, Asperger’s A haunting story about a young woman and her A father discovers his young son possesses Syndrome, Dyslexia), it can feel bewildering for parents, carers Date & Time Venue teenage son who seek refuge from a violent crime extraordinary powers in this dazzling sci-fi and a child’s extended support network to know how to best among a tight-knit religious community on the island adventure. Roy (Michael Shannon) deeply loves 2%&02'))(03')) # # % of Iona. his son Alton (Jaeden Lieberher) – but Alton has a support their child. They can feel that they don’t want to do secret that soon puts both of them in danger. 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Now sheʼs fi nally in their sights. In a London and son have staunch allies in the form of accomplice the books can be used by parents and carers to support their children. Cabinet Offi ce briefi ng room, offi cials join Lieutenant Lucas (Joel Edgerton) and the formerʼs ex-wife Sarah 13%&08'))(1)')) # "# % General Frank Benson (Alan Rickman) to remotely (Kirsten Dunst). A thrilling adventure gets underway The Dr You collection also has books for others in a child’s life as observe her capture. But everything changes when as the group attempt to get Alton to a safe haven. 7$#&03'))(04')) %!"%# % commanding offi cer Colonel Katherine Powell (Helen well as written specifi cally for the children themselves. Wed 11 May 6pm Mirren) learns that an imminent suicide bombing is Sat 14 May 6pm All are welcome to the sessions - parents, carers, grandparents, 6$#&07'2)(08'2) %!"%# % being planned in the targetʼs house. The ʻcaptureʼ aunties, uncles and family friends. You may already provide support mission promptly becomes a ʻkillʼ one. But then a US drone pilot (Aaron Paul) spots a little girl in the kill Eddie the Eagle to a child with additional support needs or you may just want to fi nd zone. Is she acceptable collateral damage? The year is 1988. The Winter Olympics is underway in out more. Calgary and competing in the fearsome ski jump is Wed 11 May 8.45pm Children and young people may also want to attend, however sportsman Eddie ʻThe Eagleʼ Edwards (Taron Egerton), Sat 14 May 8.45pm the fi rst British person ever to do so. With his glasses the sessions will be aimed at adults. Additional shorter sessions for and lack of sporting fi nesse, Eddie is seemingly not children and young people themselves planned for the future. Dheepan cut out for the challenge but nevertheless showcases The ‘Dr You: Family Collection’ offers a wide range of information To escape the civil war in Sri Lanka and gain entry a determination to succeed. In fact, this irrepressible underdog spirit is set to transform him into the most books on a range of topics; including worry, anger, autism, dyspraxia to France, a former Tamil Tiger soldier, a young unlikely of British sports stars. Based on the true story and Tourette’s, among others. There are books for families and carers woman and a little girl pose as a family. After moving of the real-life ski jumper Eddie the Eagle, a man whose as well as picture books for sharing with children. Here are a few to a housing project in the Paris suburbs, they must catalogue of failures turned him into an overnight news from the collection: decide what kind of relationship they want to have sensation, this is an endearing movie about triumphing while also holding down gruelling jobs, maintaining against impossible odds. Autistic Planet by Jennifer Elder a stable domestic life, and looking after a ʻdaughterʼ Sat 14 May 2.30pm Autistic Planet is a magical who belongs to neither of them. Sat 21 May 6pm world where all trains run exactly Thu 19 May 6pm to time, where people working in The Jungle Book offi ces have rocking chairs, and Orphaned ʻman cubʼ Mowgli (Neel Sethi) has been raised where all kids dream of winning 10 Cloverfi eld Lane by wolves Raksha (Lupita Nyongʼo) and Akela (Giancarlo A woman tries to escape from a mysterious bunker Esposito) deep within the Indian jungle. However, Mowgliʼs the chess World Cup. Join us on a in this edge-of-seat sci-fi thriller from JJ Abrams. After life is threatened by ferocious, man-eating tiger Shere Khan journey to this alternative reality, waking in a well-stocked basement, a young woman (Idris Elba). With the help of jaguar mentor Bagheera (Ben where being different is ordinary, (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) fi nds that sheʼs in the care Kingsley) and loyal bear Baloo (Bill Murray), Mowgli must and being "typical" is unheard of! of a survivalist (John Goodman). He insists that a discover the strength to embrace his destiny and stand up to the fearsome Khan once and for all. Full of colour illustrations and written in child-friendly rhyme, this nuclear catastrophe has made the outside world unsafe book is ideal for children aged 6 and over. and she must never attempt to leave. But is he telling Sat, 21 May 2.30pm the truth? Or is something far more sinister going on? Wed, 25 May 6pm Fun with Messy Play: Ideas and Activities Sat 28 May 5pm Thu 19 May 8.45pm for Children with Special Needs by Sat 21 May 8.45pm Captain America: Civil War Tracey Beckerleg Your guide to self-help Following an incident with the Avengers which Funny smells, sticky hands and squishy Victoria involved much collateral damage, politicians textures are all part of the way in which in the Western Isles There are few fi lms quite like Victoria, an exhilarating propose a governing body to monitor the activities children develop sensory awareness. Books and information to help you take control of your health and well-being one-shot sensation whose Birdman-beating logistical of superheroes. This brings Steve Rogers into confl ict Available from branch and mobile libraries across the Western Isles virtuosity is a mere fraction of its appeal. Itʼs akin "Fun with Messy Play" is an exciting
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North Uist. unsuitable to anchor in because of weather conditions. “For a lot of people a trip to St Kilda is on the bucket list as it were, “Many sailors set out for St Kilda each year but very few actually And for those remaining onshore in the Western Isles, there's plenty they are such high profi le islands,” said George MacDonald of event manage to step ashore. Those sailors that do make it ashore, like to be keeping busy with through an onshore programme of events and organisers Comann na Mara. myself, come back and tell people of what they saw and experienced treats taking place throughout Lochmaddy during the three-day event. “The race will also be challenging to many of the crews with racers – this simply adds to the allure.” “There has been a huge amount of interest in the event,” said Alistair having to race overnight. That's unusual in yacht races and will deliver Such a challenge has attracted prime sponsor backing of ferry Carter. that extra challenge to competitors.” company Caledonian MacBrayne; and support for the epic race is “I think in part because for many sailors the idea of heading to St The inaugural event has been initiated by Lochmaddy-based marine also coming from Highlands and Islands Enterprise; the University Kilda in an organised event gives them some more security, however society Comann na Mara (The Society of the Sea), and is the vision of of St Andrews; Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; Harris Tweed, and Harris every skipper must still make their own decisions on the day about their chairman Gus Macaulay, a former fi lm producer, who returned Distillery; as well as maritime organisations like the RNLI and whether to make the passage or not. Coastguard. to the islands several years ago and has spearheaded a number of the “The other reason for a lot of interest is that Lochmaddy and St Kilda Society's recent projects. The St Kilda Challenge begins with the arrival of the fl eet in are a long way from the Clyde and other parts of the west coast and Sailing's governing body RYA Scotland and the Scottish Sailing Lochmaddy Marina on Thursday, June 9th. On Friday, June 10th the lines are cast, sails hoisted and crews readied to sail from Lochmaddy, by having an event, with shore-side entertainment, crews are able to Institute, which specialises in the organisation of national and make more of a holiday and trip of the St Kilda attempt.” international events in Scottish waters, are closely involved in the St through the Sound of Harris, to the race start line. Kilda Challenge project Competitors sail out to St Kilda and, using the islands as their He continued: “Scotland does not have an event like this and so the chance to be part of the fi rst St Kilda Challenge, and an event that we And collaboration partners on the event advisory board also turning point, race back to the fi nish line in the Sound of Harris for the hope will grow in years to come, is very attractive to crews from both include Ocean Youth Trust (OYT) Scotland, as well as Sail Scotland, Prize Giving ceremony on Saturday, June 11th. Clyde Cruising Club, and the National Trust for Scotland and Scottish Competition is expected to be stiff, as George MacDonald Scotland and wider afi eld.” Natural Heritage which, together with the MoD, work in partnership continued: “Demand really has exceeded our expectations and we're Further information about the inaugural St Kilda Challenge can be to care and maintain the St Kilda archipelago. sure the event will cause a bit of a stir in Lochmaddy and beyond, found at www.calmac.co.uk/stkilda/challenge Teaching which could lead to unity
ormer exam board chief executive Stephen Vickers fi rst Hoping to expand knowledge of the Baha'i Faith to others, Stephen .V1J$ 1.Q :1R?JQ? Finvestigated the Baha'i Faith with a 'hope of proving it wrong' will talk on an aspect of its founding history during his free public ]`VVJ :QJG7 and saving his brother Patrick from 'falling into error' when the presentation on Saturday May 21st. latter began to follow the religion. In 1868-9, Baha'u'llah and his family were imprisoned in the ` V].VJ1H@V` fortress town of Acre (Akka) in the Holy Land – a prison city where all Yet it was an investigation which changed Dr Vickers’ own life, led inhabitants were criminals or 'heretics'. him to adopt the Baha'i Faith himself, and ultimately will see him deliver his public presentation 'The Kings who said No' in An Lanntair “Soon after his arrival he wrote from his prison cell to the kings and arts centre this month. emperors of Europe, to President Andrew Johnson of the USA, to Pope Pius IX, to the Shah of Persia and to the Ottoman Sultan (the last two “After a number of coincidences and much theological debate, being his gaolers),” said Stephen. I concluded that this is what God would want me to do and that “He wrote to the effect that they had an opportunity to move the Baha'u'llah [the prophet founder of the Baha'i Faith] was the latest world to unity and reduce their armaments, otherwise the world's Manifestation of God,” Stephen said of his path to becoming a Baha'i. condition would progressively worsen until their successors would “It is important to me for many reasons. Firstly I believe it to be feel forced to get together reluctantly. true, and that its teachings are tailor-made for uniting the diverse and “What I will do is to tell the meeting about the content of some of squabbling peoples of the world, and to provide spiritual reassurance these letters, but also about the monarchs, who they were, and what and renewal. happened to their dynasties afterwards.” “Secondly I can see how in some parts of the world religion is Not only looking forward to his talk, Stephen is delighted to have used to hold people back, particularly women and the poor, and I the opportunity to see one place in Scotland he's not yet been to. .VJV:J1.QH.:J$VR .VHQ%` VQ`.1 Q`7 have seen how exposure to the Baha'i teachings changes people for “I have always wanted to go to the Western Isles,” he said. “I look PTh qh! Hh! %&( the better, and makes them favour the development of others,” he forward very much to visiting such a special place, which has so 6Ghhv T h continued. much culture, and a place where there is still some space. “The Book of Revelation speaks of there being a future time of “I'd like to see some corncrakes, but I appreciate that Lewis is a trouble. I believe we're in it, and that 'the clouds of heaven' spoken large island and that that may not be feasible. This will be the fi rst of of by Christ is the confusion besetting many religions today. many visits though, I trust.” “The original teachings of all religions are essentially true, and we Dr Vickers public talk is free and open to all, 7pm-9pm, Saturday, need to help people to see this in the faiths of all others.” May 21st, An Lanntair Arts Centre, Stornoway.
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Panful of Kale Sausage, kale and barley stew Ingredients By John Dory • 3 tablespoons oil • 8 sausages • 2 red onions, peeled and thinly sliced or a change, the column this month starts universally known. The Kailyard of yore was a • 2 carrots peeled and cut into small dice Fwith what sounds like a joke. Those who small plot of land in which kale or cabbage was support the team from the East End of Glasgow grown as a winter crop. Apparently, kale dates • 240g pearl barley, washed and pre-soaked can rest assured that this is not an anti-Celtic back to the 14th century and comes from the old • 2 sprigs of rosemary leaves, fi nely chopped joke although it has a green theme. Norse word for cabbage called Kal. • Teaspoon of ground cumin Here is a quick and easy "The Joke" goes something like this. " What is Curly kale, the commonest variety, is often • 1 litre of chicken or vegetable stock vegetarian pate using kale. green and has more iron than beef?" As this is a described as, "a sturdy winter brassica with an culinary joke, it doesn't have a proper punch line earthy fl avour, frilly green leaves grown from a • 300g Cavolo Nero kale, leaves stripped but I am sure that it could be adapted to punch central stalk." There are many varieties of kale from the stalks and roughly chopped above its weight, in any division, to give it a Kale, feta and dill pate including curly kale. Tuscan kale or the black • Salt and black pepper footballing edge. Cavolo Nero, baby kale and a host of other kale Ingredients The green superfood in the pan this month has cousins. Method • 2 handfuls of curly kale, leaves stripped come a long way from its "Kailyard" origins with from stalks In the superfood league, kale has become so Heat two tablespoons of the oil in a pan the derogatory terms often associated with that • 100g soft cheese sexy that a book was written about it recently word. The new superfood, according to those and fry the sausages for 10-12 until nicely • 100g feta cheese called, " 50 Shades of Kale" by an American who operate in this fi eld, is Kale or super Kale, browned on all sides. Once cooked, remove • Half a teaspoon of washed capers Professor of Psychiatry. A National Kale Day was or even King Kale, according to which expert is from the pan and set aside. • 5 g dill, fi nely chopped extolling the virtues of this vegetable which has initiated last year in America in October and the Add the other spoon of oil to the pan and • 1 tablespoon olive oil come into the new superfood circle. next one is scheduled for October 2016. Away gently fry the onions and carrots for 6/7 • Salt and black pepper from the hype, kale has many health benefi ts and Kale is a member of the cabbage family and minutes until soft but not coloured. is packed with fl avour and nutrients. It is anti- Method was in the lower reaches of the cabbage league for Add the barley and stir for a minute. many centuries until it zoomed up the superfood infl ammatory, high in anti- oxidants and rich Steam the kale for 6/8 minutes until soft and Pour in the stock, chopped rosemary and league recently. To use a football analogy, Kale is in vitamins including vitamin C and K and also wilted. cumin powder. Season well. now the Leicester City of the Superfood Premier in iron as in the joke above. It is also low carb Remove, rinse under cold water, drain and League. and according to its fans, leaves Popeye and his Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer cool. In olden times, kale was grown widely in spinach yarns trailing in its superfood wake. Kale for about 10/12 minutes. Place the cooked kale and other Britain because of its tolerance to severe winter can be blended, sautéed, roasted, boiled, added Return the sausages to the pan and simmer ingredients in a liquidiser and blitz into a weather. In fact, it was a widely held belief that to other vegetables, to soups and even used in for about 20 minutes. smooth paste or pate. smoothies. "All hail Kale" could soon become kale was at its best after the fi rst frost of the winter. Add the chopped kale and simmer for a Season with salt and black pepper. In England, kale was known as Cole or colewort the new " Yes, we can," anthem of the Superfood further 10 minutes Serve with oatcakes or brown bread toast but it is its Scottish name, kale, by which it is now Community.
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More families needed to aid children through adoption and fostering A Question and Answer session with Jack Libby, who is Children’s Services Manager within the Education and Children’s Services Department of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar hilst adoption and fostering have Q: So what is the difference between fostering unique and decisions about contact are taken on a Fostering and Adoption Service has recently case-by-case basis and can evolve over time. occurred informally for centuries, it was and adoption? received signifi cant additional resources allowing W 2) Foster carers share the responsibility for for additional staff to be recruited. This enables only in the 1920s that adoption became legally A: 1) Adoption is a way of providing a new the child with the local authority and the child's us to increase our efforts in terms of recruitment recognised in Britain. family for children who cannot be brought up by parents. Fostering is usually a temporary their own parents. It's a legal procedure in which campaigns and, thus, to provide a greater spread The 1960s and 1970s saw major changes in arrangement, though sometimes foster care may be parental responsibilities and rights are transferred to of resources in relation to the undertaking and adoption, fostering and childcare practices. While the the plan for the remainder of the child's childhood. the adoptive parents. An adopted child loses legal completion of assessments and in supporting foster number of babies available for adoption fell rapidly This is more typical for older children than young ties with their birth mother and father and becomes carers thereafter. because of improved birth control and changing children. Long-term or permanent foster care does a full member of the new family. Whilst legal ties public attitudes, adoption practice changed its focus not provide the same level of legal security as Q: Do you fi nancially support foster carers? to fi nding families for children with more complex may be severed, contact between the child and adoption for either the child or the foster family but A: Yes, foster carers receive a generous fostering needs such as those in local authority care, whom we their birth parents may continue, or resume at it can be the right plan for some children. refer to as Looked-After Children. a later stage in the child's life. Each situation is allowance that has recently being increased. In Q: What are the different types of fostering? addition to this, foster carers receive a Fostering A: There are fi ve recognised types of placement. Fee. There are three levels to this depending on 1) Permanent, which is a placement secured by a your qualifi cations and experience. HAVVEE YOU EVERER legal order called a Permanence Order. Q: So, do you need to have qualifi cations and
h 2) Long-term, which is a placement that has previous experience? COONNSIDDEERRED FOOSSTERRIING? existed for in excess of 24 months, but not secured A: No, but we encourage foster carers to broaden by any other Legal Order, although in most cases their skills base and are in the process of offering Be a foster carer and change lives forever planning for such Orders should be underway. and funding courses for carers to allow them to do 3) Interim placements, which are placements that this. The better-equipped foster carers are for the have existed for less than 24 months, not secured role of fostering, the better the care experience and by any other legal order but planning is underway, Do you have time, patience and understanding to give to children? or that rehabilitation with birth parents or other outcomes children will have. carers forms part of the Child's Plan. 4) Emergency Q: Are there any other types of care arrangements Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar strive to support children who require to placements which are unplanned and made in an you would like to mention? live out with their own home. In order foor them to continue to live in emergency situation and where there has not been A: Yes, I would like also to mention Private their own communities, attend the same school, continue with their the opportunity to advance the plan for a child. established friendships and family contact we wish to recruit local Fostering and Kinship Care. 5) Short-break placements. Such placements are foster carers. Q: What is Private Fostering? typically used to give carers or siblings a period of respite where they are caring for/living with a child A: Private fostering is where a parent is making Approved carers receive advice, guidance and support from social with additional support needs. Short-break can an arrangement to have their child cared for by work and partner agencies. This includes training opportunities make the difference between a children remaining someone for more than 28 days who is not an and access to a carers support group. Approved carers also receive at home with their parents and having to live more approved foster or kinship carer or guardian of the a generous allowance to support their care of the children. In permanently in foster care. child and who is not a close relative of the child, addition to this, you could receive a fee up to £23,000 Q: What type of placements do you have a depending on experience and qualifications. such as a grandparent, brother, sister, uncle or aunt. requirement for in the Western Isles? Parents can have legitimate reasons for involving A: All of the above. Without having the full someone else in caring for their child over an suite of placements in healthy numbers, it is a extended period of time. This could, for example, challenge to match the type of placement to a be adolescents estranged from their parents, child's individual needs. Further to this, if we do children on holiday exchanges, children where a not have suffi cient placements spread out across parent is unable to care for them because of chronic the geographical area of the Western Isles then ill-health or where there are alcohol or drug issues children can fi nd themselves having to move to a different school and different peer group. Contact or children whose parents are undertaking a course with family and signifi cant others can be less of study or are working overseas and are unable to frequent than it otherwise would be. Professionals care for the child while they study or work. There working with children who require alternative care is a legal obligation on any parent to inform the arrangements, such as foster care, may struggle If you are interested in finding out more please contact: local authority if a child is to be cared for in a to meet a child's unique needs in relation to private fostering arrangement at least two weeks The Adoption & Fostering Team what certain placements can offer. We try and prior to the start of the arrangement. There is also a Comhairle nan Eilean Siar match needs to what carers can offer as this helps duty on the private foster carers to advise the local Sandwick Road, Stornoway Tel: contribute to better outcomes for children. Ideally, 01851 822749 the Service wants to be running with some spare authority about any private fostering arrangement oor capacity in terms of the amount of placements within the same timescale except in an emergency. Liniclate Education and Children’s available. It is only by having such capacity that we They should arrange to meet with the Duty Social Services Centre are best placed to consider, from a range available, Worker who will explain to them the procedures Liniclate various options for children and settle on the option that must be followed thereafter. It is not commonly Tel: 01870 604880 we assess as best for them. known what the legal requirements are and there Q: Is it a challenge to have the correct number could be private fostering arrangements within the A’ Coileanadh Sàr-Mhaitheas Còmhla – Achieving Excellence Together and types of placements? Western Isles that have not been brought to the A: Yes, like elsewhere in Scotland, this is a local authority’s attention. If you are responsible challenge for us. In recognition of this, the for, or aware of, any, please let us know. 04/05/16 - 01/06/16 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B7
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Q: You mentioned kinship care, what is that? A: Kinship carers are defi ned as being a person who is related to the child, whether through blood, marriage or a civil partnership, or a person with whom the child has a pre-existing relationship. Kinship care includes children who are looked after by the local authority and are placed in a formal kinship care arrangement by them. Local authorities have the power to pay an allowance to kinship carers of looked after children living in kinship care, as they do for foster carers. Informal kinship care is when children who are looked after by relatives are not placed there formally, such as by the local authority. A social worker may have been involved but this does not mean the child is classifi ed as Looked-After. Just like Private Fostering there will be informal care arrangements with relatives that are unknown to the local authority. Children's Services may also provide support to kinship carers. Q: What is the Fostering and Adoption Panel and who serves on it? A: We are seeking people to apply to become volunteer members of the Fostering and Adoption Panel. The panels should ideally represent a cross section of the community, and in particular, we would like to hear from people who have direct experience of fostering and adoption or experience of working with vulnerable children. The Fostering Panel makes recommendations about the suitability of applicants wishing to foster as well as reviewing their progress and development. The Adoption Panel makes similar recommendations for adopters and long term foster carers but is also asked to consider whether adoption is the right plan for a child, and the diffi cult task of recommending which adopters should be matched to which child. The panels are made up of appointed advisors and independent members, and it is the independent members that the Fostering and Adoption Panel require. The time commitment is not onerous, with Getting together to share the Panel meeting on average four times per year. There will be reports to read in advance of Panels. Members also receive ongoing support and training. best schools practice Q: Is there anything else you would like to add? A: Yes, in conclusion I would like to encourage By Iain A MacSween not in single stages. You don’t have two P4 classes of doing similar activities were able to ask those people of the Western Isles to help us to build where teachers can work together as stage partners. young people what their views were in terms of ‘Best Practice’ conference organised by capacity within our service by working in The whole purpose is about sharing things that are good and bad things so that they could take that the Education and Children’s Services partnership with us to extend the range of fostering A going on, things that are of interest.” learning back to their own schools, and not make and adoption resources. department of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has What was special about this particular the same mistakes. We would defi nitely try to been hailed a great success. Over the years I have witnessed too many conference, said Allan, was that it wasn’t just encourage more of that kind of thing.” children having to be placed outwith the Western Held over Wednesday April 20 and Thursday about Education - it included contributions from Looking ahead, the consensus was that this type Isles for no other reason than we did not have a April 21 in Stornoway Town Hall, the conference Children’s Services. suitable placement option for them. attracted a wide range of participants, who enjoyed of conference was hugely benefi cial to all involved, “We had a workshop with Jack Libby, who was an engaging series of workshops which included having taken place within an informal and relaxed Whilst I accept, for a very small number of giving a session on looked-after children, and we Developing the Young Workforce, E-Sgoil and setting. children, such were their needs that this was right had an educational psychologist giving sessions on E-Learning, Raising Attainment for All, and Use “Even outwith the workshops themselves you for them, for others it was not. We want to try using data for data-driven improvement,” he said. and care for them in their rightful community and of Comhairle Procedures to Improve Performance would fi nd some people in a huddle talking about One of the highlights of the conference was the culture. We have excellent schools, excellent Outcomes. an activity they had or a resource someone had involvement of school pupils from Sgoil an Rubha, community resources and have the wonderful Feedback from the event has been so positive that heard about,” added Allan. outdoors. talks are already taking place with a view to making Laxdale School, and Sir E. Scott School. “The best Continuing Professional Learning the conference open to more people next year. “Without a doubt they were the most memorable Please, if you think you can offer something, be (CPL) activity that you can engage in is sharing sessions,” said Allan. “People were really drawn it short-break care to permanent care for a child Allan Smithyman, Senior Education Offi cer, said: information with your colleagues. or children, then contact the Service. Someone “The conference was billed originally as sharing to the pupils and how they spoke about their own from the Team will come out and meet with you best practice, but really it is about sharing practice, experiences. “It’s not about going away on a course or having and help you explore whether this is right for you because one of the downsides of living in a rural “I sat in on one of the sessions when Sgoil an an external speaker coming in. and your family, and most important, right for the and remote area is that even people in some of the Rubha were giving a presentation about their “There is so much good work that goes on in children we are caring for now and will care for larger schools feel isolated because there aren’t enterprise activity ‘Harris Tweed Point’. all of our schools that actually sharing what each in the future. other schools nearby. “It was incredibly engaging and inspiring. The other does can inspire just as much as hiring a very To contact us pleases telephone 0845 6007090 “In our Primary Schools, most of our teachers are other teachers who were there and were thinking expensive big-name speaker.” EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B8 www.hebevents.com 04/05/16 - 01/06/16
Consumer & Environmental Services Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Environmental Health and Sandwick Road, Stornoway Isle of Lewis HS1 2BW Tel: 01851 822694 Fax: 01851 705349 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.cne-siar.gov.uk/envserv/ Trading Standards Advice Facebook: CnES-Consumer-Environ- mental-Services
he problem of dog fouling is not only a nuisance but also a Tpotential danger and health hazard. It is an offence for any person who is in charge of a dog not to immediately remove, and dispose of appropriately, any excrement, if the animal defecates in any public place without reasonable excuse or the consent of the landowner. This includes pavements, footpaths, roads, road verges, parks, recreational pitches, communal land and any open land that the public has access to. Excrement should be picked up and disposed of in a responsible manner by either depositing it in the nearest dog waste bin, litter bin or in your domestic waste bin at home. Offenders may be liable to receive a Fixed Penalty of £80, rising to £100 if not paid within 28 days. Authorised Comhairle Offi cers and Police Offi cers will issue these Penalties. Offenders can also be reported to the Procurator Fiscal and may be fi ned up to £500 if a description and an idea of times the dog is walked. We can then convicted. It will also be a criminal offence not to provide your target the area at these times which will give us a better chance of name and address if you are suspected as having committed an catching offenders. offence. Not doing so may result in a £500 fi ne or conviction. Semi-permanent stencils can be used on pavements and roads in We recognise that the majority of dog owners already clean up problem areas to act as reminders to dog owners. after their dogs. It is the aim of the law to empower local authorities Where dog mess needs cleaned up, please contact Cleansing to deal with the antisocial behaviour of the minority of dog owners Scottish Tobacco Services on 01851 822669. who do not. What can I do about dogs Dog owners Retailers Register When walking your dog always take a poop scoop or bags with fouling in my area? you. It is your duty as a dog owner to clean up after your dog and reminder to all businesses from 1st October 2011, it dispose of the waste properly. You can use any general waste public Abecame illegal for retailers to sell tobacco products If you know the address of the dog owners allowing their dogs to foul litter bin, not just designated dog waste bins. if they are not registered with the Scottish Government. without clearing up after them, you can report them to us. The owners You can train your dog to foul in your own garden, which makes If you are a new or existing business and not already of these dogs will be visited with appropriate action being taken against it easier for you to clean up after it. Never let your dog out alone. them, where it can be proved that they have allowed their dog to foul. registered, to sell tobacco products, you will have to sign up to To prevent the spread of disease make sure children wash their the Scottish Tobacco Retailer Register. To keep the register up If you do not know the details of the dog owner, you can give us hands when they have been playing with a dog or somewhere that to date you are reminded to notify the Scottish Government of dogs have been. any changes in your particulars such as a change in a person's Make sure that your dog is given worming tablets regularly in name or address or the fact that the person is no longer carrying accordance with your vet’s instructions as this can help prevent the on a tobacco business at an address noted in the person's entry spread of disease. in the Register. Should you witness someone failing to clean up after their dog You can register for free or update your business details and you know the owner’s details, please report it to the Comhairle. on the Scottish Tobacco Retailer Register homepage at www. Environmental Health can be contacted on 01851 822 694 or by tobaccoregisterscotland.org and complete the web-based e-mail on [email protected] form. You can also register on paper by downloading the registration form from the website. Bag it, bin it and dispose of dog poo responsibly
Food Hygiene Information Scheme Comhairle nan Eilean Siar launched the Food Hygiene Information Scheme throughout the Outer Hebrides in 2012. The Food Hygiene Information Scheme effectively 'opens the door' to the kitchen and/or food areas. This will increase consumer confi dence and help people make informed choices about where they eat or buy their food. The scheme is designed to give straightforward information about how each food outlet fared at its last food hygiene inspection. The scheme applies to all food outlets that supply food to consumers in the authorities taking part in the scheme. Each food outlet is asked to display a certifi cate on the door or window of their premises, saying whether they have passed their hygiene inspection or whether improvement is required. The scheme was developed by the Food Standards Agency (Scotland) and provides information on the standards of hygiene in food outlets throughout most local authority areas in Scotland. Further information on the Food Hygiene Information Scheme is available at http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/foodsafety/food-hygiene-scheme.asp 04/05/16 - 01/06/16 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B9
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What we achieved in 2014/15
On behalf of the Scottish Government, Skills Development Scotland undertakes a School Leaver Destination Return. The statistical return published in December 2014 is based on a follow up of young people who left school between 1st August 2013 and 31st July 2014.
The Comhairle takes very seriously its responsibility to support young people in making positive choices for ongoing education or work placements when they finish school. The proportion of Pupils Entering Positive Destinations in the Outer Hebrides has increased year on year. It is anticipated that this trend will continue. When benchmarked, Eilean Siar is the second highest Scottish Council nationally behind East Dunbartonshire’s 97.2%. And is first in its Local Government Benchmarking Framework Family Group.
In 2014/15, 43 young people completed the Modern Apprenticeship Programme and 44 participated in the Employability Fund Programme. 673 young people also participated in accredited youth work, with 80% achieving an award, or part of an award, for their role. At the Duke of Edinburgh ceremony in November 2014, eight pupils received their full bronze award, three received their silver award and four achieved the full gold award.
Across the Outer Hebrides other notable achievements have been:
• Pointers Young Mums Group meets weekly with a core group of 12 mums. Topics covered include: Sexual Health; Baby Massage; Weaning baby; Food on a Budget and Play at Home. MON TUE WED THU FRRI SAAT SUN 1 • The Ceol na Cloinne Gaelic Youth Group in Harris recorded a CD, which received airtime on Radio nan Gàidheal and Isles FM. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Scottish Parliament • Eight young people from Uist took part in an outdoor residential event in Election Grantown on Spey. The event also had a heritage component. 9 10 11 12 131 14 15 • The partnership between Castlebay School, Volunteer Centre and CLD 16 17 18 19 220 21 22 enabled all young people to be recognised and acknowledged for their volunteering and 100% of pupils signed up for Saltire awards. May 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Cèitean 30 31
May 20166 Cèitean EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B10 www.hebevents.com 04/05/16 - 01/06/16 04/05/16 - 01/06/16 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B11 30 years on…director Willie Stornoway Bowlers open new season with bid for new members By Eilidh Whiteford Airport sees 2.9% sure marker of summer approaching, the quits work at carpet store AStornoway Bowling Club Green is now open and ready for the 2016 Open Season. By Elidh Whiteford fall in use Eight year old Scott Murray, grandson of Club arpet World said goodbye to one of its egional airport operator HIAL has handled more President Bob Walker, took the honour of throwing founding directors at the end of April as the fi rst jack to offi cially open the Green on Friday, C Rpassengers than ever but the number of passengers April 22nd. Willie Morrison took retirement after 30 years through Stornoway Airport plummeted, according to latest with the company. And it is hoped that the 2016 Open Season will fi gures for the last fi nancial year. see some new faces as all are welcome to play or “I'll be sad to leave the place, but life goes on,” The airport group, which operates 11 airports, handled join as Club Members and test their bowling skills said Willie. “And I wish the company all the best for 1,437,625 passengers in 2015/16, up by more than 6000 on in club competitions. the future. I've seen it go from strength to strength, the previous year. it employs 15 of a staff now, and the future is bright “It's called the friendly game and I fi nd it very for the shop with the next generation of salesmen Inverness Airport, the busiest in the group, added more than relaxing,” said Stornoway Bowling Club President ready to take care of our loyal customers.” 13,000 passengers during the year. Smaller island airports such Bob Walker. Willie's retirement also marks the end of a near as Tiree and Barra – this year celebrating its 80th anniversary “There's a good social element to the club, and 50 years in which the well-known salesman has - enjoyed strong growth, with passenger numbers up 12% and also the fact that everyone is on a level playing-fi eld – served island customers since he fi rst entered the 10.7% respectively. Dundee, where Flybe is about to launch a there's no segregation of the sexes, men and women retail trade, aged 16, when he began work at lady new Amsterdam service, also performed well. compete against each other, the only exception and gents outfi tters George Stewart's in 1967. being the Men's Championships and Women's But Stornoway’s usage fell by almost 4,000 (2.9 per cent) Championships competitions,” he continued. “Stornoway town was as busy back then,” he over the year to March 2016, with the decline accelerating in said of his seven years at the Francis Street shop, “We invite anyone to come along and join us, it the fi rst quarter of 2016. Overall the numbers were down to where Sportsworld is based today. would be good to have some new blood in the Club.” 129,609 from 133,548, a fall of 3,939. “There were loads of shops in these days and Stornoway Bowling Club came into being you knew everybody. Town was a hive of activity After these fi gures were publicised on welovestornoway. in 1922, established by isle's landowner Lord and the shop was so busy – there were seven of com’s Facebook page, readers commented that the decline was Leverhulme and opened by celebrity of the time, us worked in the store and most of the time we the result of the unreliable level of service. Murdo Sineath Scottish music hall and vaudeville theatre singer couldn't keep up with demand.” said the people are voting with their feet. The ferry was more and comedian Sir Henry 'Harry' Lauder. Eight year old Scott Murray, grandson of Club President Bob After his time at George Stewart's, Willie tried a reliable “albeit it’s a longer journey. At least you are prepared Still housed on the same site at Bayhead, Walker, took the honour of throwing the fi rst jack to offi cially different career, working for four years in Western for the ferry journey, Flybe/Loganair don't give two fi gs about Stornoway, as 'Harry' opened in the early 1920s, open the Green on Friday, April 22nd Isles Hospital; a job he enjoyed and involved us Island folk.” the modern-day Club was bolstered in the early working in theatre and working with “many Marion Smith said it was “no wonder” that the numbers 1990s with the creation of a Club Committee. wonderful people”. “And if there's a problem we sort it out straight will come back.” had fallen. “The service I got in February was absolutely a week, the Club also regularly welcomes non- become members and annual cost for membership “Fertiliser, equipment…everything needed to get away – we don't have a complaints fi le here He added: “It's been a real privilege for me to Main drivers spearheading developments were But it was soon back to retail, with another because if someone is unhappy with their carpet, dreadful. When trying to get to Glasgow for 3pm was dumped Malcolm 'Mocco' Macleod, Donnie Petrie, Jim members interested in playing, every Thursday is £65 a season.” the Green back in order, it's our biggest expense,” seven years in Grants on South Beach Street, now do this job, it really has, and the last 30 years have we'll change it. Looking after the customer, that's in Inverness at 8pm. Where they knew nothing about us Scobie, Allan MacRitchie, Alex France and Teresa night from 7pm during open season which runs Bob explained that much of the funds generated he added. home to The Kitchen Centre, where he fi rst met gone past in a fl ash. the secret.” being fl own there and ended up in taxi with seven others and Anderson; and in 1995 the newly built Clubhouse until mid-September. fellow Carpet World Directors Duncan Maclean “Now it's time for a wee bit of enjoyment, play by membership fees go towards upkeep of the To fi nd out more about Stornoway Bowling Club, and remodelled Green were opened to take the “Anyone can come along and play on Thursdays, and Dolan Morrison. The trio's gamble of opening yet another carpet bowls, paint and decorate and get the house in reaching Glasgow at midnight. I am still waiting for apology bowling green – and that the Club are beginning call in at the Clubhouse on Bayhead, or contact shop in Stornoway paid off, however, as the or redress as every time I asked about the delay or for info I Club into the new millennium. at a cost of only £2,” said Bob. a three-year programme of Green maintenance Bob on 07464349490 or email shane.lewis3@ With the closure of Grants in 1982, Willie order, and relax!” following years saw the opening of sister shops was told ‘Oh we don't know’.“ Now open to members and guests six days “If people want to compete, then they must following damage caused by fl ooding. btinternet.com worked with Grillburger Frozen Foods for three Carpet World Warehouse in Inaclete Road, and A shorter version of this report appeared on years, before discussions with friends Duncan and Furniture & Interior World, which fi rst opened on www.welovestornoway.com and provoked a big Commenting on the overall fi gures, Inglis Lyon, Managing Dolan saw the three look into the idea of opening Church Street before moving to the old Woolworths response from readers on the website’s Facebook Director of HIAL, said: “This has been a good year for HIAL’s their own carpet shop. shop in Cromwell Street and now housed in a page. airports. Despite the downturn in the energy sector, a key “We got together and opened the Carpet World different part of Inaclete Road also. Dolina Morrison said: “May you enjoy many market for HIAL, passenger numbers increased during the store right here on Keith Street, where it still is, on “The businesses grew gradually and we've been happy, healthy years of retirement Willie, you year. May 1st 1986,” Willie said. “It felt a huge gamble deserve it, after all your hard work.” supported marvellously by locals and islanders,” “Our smaller island airports performed extremely well, as because at the time there were already fi ve carpet he continued. “It's been a pleasure serving them Isobel Maclean said: “Wishing you all that's did Inverness and Dundee, both of which will see expansion in shops in Stornoway. But we were really lucky and and its down to our loyal customers that we've had good for the future, Willie. An excellent salesman I think providing excellent customer service and success. through and through…you will be missed.” the coming months as a result of new routes. the full package from the start helped us. “For me buying local is the best way forward Within 48 hours, almost 4,000 people were “We have worked hard to improve connectivity across our “People can come in, pick their carpet, and without a doubt – you can always go back to the reached by the post; almost 120 people registered group, with new aircraft serving the communities of Barra, have it delivered and fi tted free of charge by us, shop and talk to someone if there's a issue. If you likes or positive feelings; and around 20 people Tiree and Campbeltown and new air services due to launch at and that's a big bonus in my eyes. give a good service and a good price, the customer commented with their good wishes. Inverness and Dundee. “As a result of our strengthening route network, regional Scotland is now better connected than ever before.” Meanwhile, fi gures for the fi rst quarter of 2016 show a Fuels fi rm supports defi brillator gift drop in passenger numbers across the group, a result of the downturn in energy sector traffi c at Wick John O’Groats and By Eilidh Whiteford Angus Maclennan, Sumburgh airports, and the loss of Flybe’s Inverness to London Rev Calum I Macleod, Donald City service, which operated in the fi rst quarter of 2015 but cottish Fuels Regional Manager Donald Mackay and Stornoway Depot Mackay and Donald Stewart SManager Angus Maclennan were delighted to deliver a defi brillator was then discontinued. machine to Rev Calum I Macleod and Church Offi cer Donald Stewart of The following passenger numbers were recorded during 2015/16 financial year: Airport 2015/16 2014/15 Variance % variance Back Free Church on Thursday, April 28th. Barra 11,663 10,533 1,130 10.7 The vital life-saving machine was donated by Scottish Fuels, who work with Benbecula 33,938 33,896 42 0.1 the Oliver King Foundation to provide defi brillators and training in a bid to Campbeltown 9,142 9,439 -297 -3.1 Dundee 23,576 22,328 1,248 5.6 raise awareness of Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS). Inverness 671,103 657,661 13,442 2.0 The Foundation was established by Mark King in 2011 after his 12 year old Islay 29,884 28,804 1,080 3.7 Kirkwall 177,755 177,278 477 0.3 son, Oliver, suffered a fatal heart failure moments after winning a swimming Stornoway 129,609 133,548 -3,939 -2.9 race. Sumburgh 312,061 311,418 643 0.2 Tiree 10,957 9,785 1,172 12 Its long-term aim campaigns the government to make legislation making it Wick JoG 27,937 36,762 -8,825 -24 compulsory for defi brillators to be installed in every public building, as with Total 1,437,625 1,431,452 6,173 0.4 fi re-extinguishers, in order to give vital life-saving aid to people who suffer The following passenger numbers were recorded during the first quarter of 2016 (January- heart-failure. March): Airport Quarter 1, Quarter 1, Variance % variance Last year Scottish Fuels and the Oliver King Foundation installed a defi brillator 2016 2015 machine in An Lanntair arts centre. He added: “Virtually every night of the week there is something on in Barra 2,428 1,561 867 55.5 Benbecula 7,529 7,656 -127 -1.7 And Back Free Church welcomed the donation of a defi brillator, to be housed the Church and in such time as this it seems appropriate for us to embrace Campbeltown 1,803 1,674 129 7.7 within the church but available to all in the wider community. technology and have this life-saving machine here in the Church which is the Dundee 4,876 4,248 628 14.8 Inverness 141,705 149,285 -7,580 -5.1 Accepting the machine, Rev Calum I Macleod said: “I would like to convey hub of the community.” Islay 5,302 5,842 -540 -9.2 grateful thanks and heartfelt appreciation to Scottish Fuels, we've very, very Kirkwall 39,113 37,267 1,846 5.0 Scottish Fuels Regional Manager, Donald Mackay, said: “We team up with grateful to their generosity in providing this machine. Stornoway 27,872 29,516 -1,644 -5.6 the Oliver King Foundation to deliver the machines. Mark King, Oliver's dad is Sumburgh 60,962 64,884 -3,922 -6.00 “We have recently had two incidents here which, although not cardiac Tiree 2,435 1,816 619 34.1 related, very easily could have been and this machine would have been a on a personal crusade to get a machine into every public building and we're Wick JoG 5,943 10,387 -4,444 -42.8 lifesaver.” very happy to help.” Total 299,968 314,136 -14,168 -4.5 EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B12 www.hebevents.com 04/05/16 - 01/06/16 Digi Drop-In sessions at libraries Meeting aims to aid energy projects re you one of those people who received or Skype and emails, to transferring photos and music. ommunity groups planning renewable see, where possible, more communities make the Abought an iPad, tablet or similar device, but Even if we don't know the answers immediately, we Cenergy projects across the Western Isles most of this opportunity. All interested community doesn't really know how to use it? make sure we help everyone and we are learning are being encouraged to come forward and join groups should come along to the meeting, which new things all the time as well." Or perhaps it is one small thing that is frustrating a consortium process that would see a lower will be attended by SHEPD, to hear more about you or preventing you from doing what you want All kinds of queries are welcome; from the quick grid connection fee and a more co-operative how to apply or how to progress their projects.” with your new device? and easy to the more complicated. If the digital approach to grid reinforcement. Prior to this meeting there will be the opportunity staff aren’t able to help immediately, they will do for groups or individuals to come along to a short Technology moves on so fast these days that it some research and get back to you with some This consortium approach, which has been introduction meeting, facilitated by Comhairle can be really hard to try and keep up. options at the next session. established by Scottish Hydro Electric Power nan Eilean Siar, to the WE Engage online tool To try and help with these digital dilemmas, Distribution (SHEPD) and which is open to For those interested in fi nding out how to access which aims to provides information and advice drop-in sessions are now being held at a number of communities and commercial projects, helps the library’s e-books and e-audio books, the drop- to communities, Transmission System Operators, libraries across the Western Isles. to share the cost of any network reinforcement in sessions are an ideal way to get you started. developers and local authorities across Europe The sessions are free and there is no need to required as part of the connection process. The library service has a growing number of wishing to increase community participation in book in advance. Just turn up on the day with your e-resources which are available to members for Initially, interested parties submit a free budget device, if you have one, and library staff will try the site selection, planning and implementation of free and at any time of the day. They can even estimate request and after receiving a quote can their best to give help and advice. wind energy projects. be accessed anywhere around the world, making decide whether to progress through to the formal The Comhairle, along with Scottish Government, The digital sessions are also ideal if you don't yet them perfect for travel. application stage and pay the small Community is the UK partner in the WISE Power EU project have a smartphone or tablet, but want to fi nd out The Digi Drop-In sessions have been made groups are encouraged to go along to a meeting more before you buy one. which is developing the tool, and would like to possible with the launch of wi-fi at four library which will be attended by SHEPD, Community get your feedback on the best practice measures As part of these digital sessions, the library branches - Stornoway, Tarbert, Liniclate and Energy Scotland and Local Energy Scotland to hear service has a range of devices available on display Castlebay. Wi-fi is now available for all library identifi ed so far, or good practice examples from more about the consortia process and how to apply, the Outer Hebrides which could be added to the for people to try out – including iPads, Samsung members, who can log on automatically with their and the meeting will also give those who have Galaxy tablets, Kindles, Kobos and laptops. That library card numbers, as well as guests and there is tool. The WISE meeting will take place between already submitted applications the opportunity to way you get a chance to use the different types and no charge for the service. 5 and 6pm. hear more about the next steps of the process. fi nd out which one would suit your needs best. The new wi-fi service and digital sessions at Please contact Kathleen.macdonald@ "The digital sessions are casual and a great way libraries are funded by the Scottish Government This meeting takes place on Monday May 9 communityenergyscotland.org.uk to confi rm to learn without having to commit too much time," in association with the Scottish Library and at 6.30pm in the Creative Industries and Media your attendance or to fi nd out more about said Hélène Lagrange, the library digital support Information Council (SLIC). Centre, Seaforth Road, Stornoway. it. Community groups can also contact Local offi cer. To fi nd out more about the Digi Drop-In sessions, Kathleen MacDonald from CES states, “We have Energy Scotland to fi nd out more about funding "We have received such a range of different contact Western Isles Libraries at 01851 822744 or already been working with a number of community to cover the application fee costs. Please contact enquiries over the last few weeks, from help with [email protected]. groups regarding this process but we would like to [email protected] New books at Western Isles Libraries
FICTION CHEVALIER, Tracy At the edge of the orchard General Fiction NON FICTION BARTON, Fiona The widow Thriller FALLON, Jane Strictly between us General Fiction ANDERSON, Bill God bless Mrs McGinty FORSTER, Margaret How to measure a cow General Fiction CHAMBERS, Kimberley The schemer Thriller CLAYDON, Michael The fi ght of faith : lives and testimonies from the Battlefi eld GRAY, Alex The darkest goodbye Crime RANDALL, David J. A sad departure : why we could not stay in the Church of FEATURED TITLES KANE, Ben Hunting the eagles Historical Fiction Scotland MARIAS, Javier Thus bad begins General Fiction BEVERIDGE, Colin AS & A level maths for dummies Between enemies MCCARTHY, Rob The hollow men Thriller MCKIRDY, Alan Set in stone : the geology and landscapes of Scotland by Andrea Molesini MOLESINI, Andrea Between enemies General Fiction PAKENHAM, Thomas The company of trees OSWALD, James The damage done Crime BLOOM, William The endorphin effect : a breakthrough strategy for holistic 'Between Enemies' is a wrenching portrait of an Italian aristocratic family of 1917, ROBERTS, Gregory David The mountain shadow Adventure health and spiritual well-being whose personal battles burn with more fi re SHAW, Ali The trees General Fiction MOSLEY, Dr Michael The 8-week blood sugar diet : lose weight fast and reprogramme than those of the World War around them. your body When Austrian forces advance into Northern YOKOYAMA, Hideo Six Four Crime Italy, the aristocratic Spada family fi nd their AMEN, Daniel G. Change your brain, change your life : the breakthrough estate requisitioned by enemy soldiers. A cruel act of violence against a group of local programme for conquering anger, anxiety, obsessiveness and village girls sparks their desire for revenge. depression The whole family - from the eccentric grandparents to the secretive servants - KALANITHI, Paul When breath becomes air have their own ideas about how to fi ght the enemy, but their courage is soon put to the test and it seems that some MURDOCH, Sarah Juju Sundin's birth skills : proven pain-management techniques are willing to compromise. Seventeen-year-old Paolo Spada, the youngest for your labour and birth member of the family, is forced to bear witness as his once proud family succumbs to acts of love and hate, jealousy and betrayal. PALLISTER, Marian Cruachan! : the hollow mountain WATSON, Lee Peace & parsnips : vegan cooking for everyone When breath WILSON, Ben Heyday : Britain and the birth of the modern world becomes air DEVINE, T.M Independence or union : Scotland's past and Scotland's present by Paul Kalanithi GRAINGER, John D. Syria : an outline history At the age of thirty-six, on the verge LOCAL HISTORY of completing a decade's training as a neurosurgeon, Paul Kalanithi was CHAMBERS, Bob For want of land : Hebridean croft schemes of the 1920s and diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer. '30s One day he was a doctor treating the dying, the next he was a patient struggling to live. CHAMBERS, Bob The creation of crofting schemes in Uig Parish on the Isle of When Breath Becomes Air chronicles Lewis Kalanithi's transformation from a medical student asking what makes a virtuous 788.86 LOVE, John Uist and Benbecula Accordion and Fiddle Club : the and meaningful life into a neurosurgeon fi rst twenty years working in the core of human identity - the brain - and fi nally into a patient and a new father. What makes life worth living in the face of death? What GAELIC do you do when when life is catastrophically interrupted? What does it mean to have a child as your own life fades away? Paul Kalanithi died SANDEMAN, Pat Seinneamaid le cheile : 12 choral arrangements while working on this profoundly moving book, yet his words live on as a guide to us all. When Breath Becomes Air is a life-affi rming refl ection on STRACHAN, Mairi M. Leabhar a' phiana : simple Gaelic tunes for the piano, air an facing our mortality and on the relationship between doctor and patient, cruinneachadh agus air an cur ri cheile from a gifted writer who became both. MACNEILL, Seumas Colaiste na piobaireachd : taoitear don phiob mhoir Ghaidheala- Search the library catalogue online – ich. Pairt 1 www.cne-siar.gov.uk/library CAIMBEUL, Alasdair Ro fhada san t-suidheachadh seo 04/05/16 - 01/06/16 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B13
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ALTAN Saturday 7th May at 8pm Tickets £15 No 1 in the itunes world music chart and No5 on they have met on the road over their 30 years of the US Billboard world music charts for 6 weeks in touring professionally. For this recording, during a row!! Altan are back better than ever, the album the summer of 2014, Altan went to the hub of has hit the top of the charts and the tours are bigger country music, Nashville in Tennessee. There, they than ever with 6 weeks touring in the US, a month set up camp in Compass Records own studios and in the UK, 3 weeks in Germany, 2 weeks in Japan. co-produced this album with their friend Garry West of Compass Records and engineer Sean Our P6s and P7s are pictured in the Sports Centre after competing in our Tchoukball Festival. Altan have always approached their music and Sullivan. They wanted to try a new, fresh approach We all had a great time arrangements with integrity and openness and have to recording and refl ect how they have widened strived to share their culture to new expanding their musical horizons over their career and with audiences worldwide. On this new recording, “The the help of Garry produced “The Widening Gyre”, Widening Gyre” their spiral of music expands, the title being a reference from W.B. Yeat’s poem envelopes and includes friends and music that ‘The Second Coming.’ NEW ROOM THEATRE: BLACKOUT Thursday 12th May at 8pm Tickets £10/£9/£8 Meet the woman who fi nds herself urinating off the top of the Scott Monument in Edinburgh. The man who nearly burns down a stranger’s kitchen. The mother who almost beats her son to death in a drunken rage. Blackout is the true story of real alcoholics, and the story of their recovery. At once hard-hitting, brutal, funny, touching and honest: Blackout is based entirely on interviews conducted with recovering alcoholics. ★★★★ “Stories of euphoria, hedonism, recklessness, and violence come thick and fast,shaken and stirred. Never less than dynamic.” – The Scotsman Sùil air An Cèitean May at a glance... Wednesday 4th Zootropolis 2D PG 1h58 ...... 5.30pm Thursday 5th Zootropolis 3D PG 1h58 ...... 5.30pm P3A visited the Police Station to fi nd out more about Staying safe on the Internet London has fallen 15 1h39 ...... 8.30pm Party at the Pictures presents: Friday 6th Zootropolis 2D Autism Friendly screening PG 1h58... 2.30pm Iona 15 1h23 ...... 6pm CHASING ZERO Shaun Fraser Artist Talk £4/£3 ...... 7pm Friday 20th May at 8pm London has fallen 15 1h39 ...... 8.30pm Tickets: £10 for Full event/£5 for DJ set only/ Saturday 7th ALTAN ...... 8pm £5 for under 18's fi lm only Monday 9th Gaelic Psalm Singing with Calum Martin...... 7pm Party at the Pictures returns with a night of live Tuesday 10th Messy Play ...... 11am ...... 1pm music and fi lm celebrating the surf culture of the Traditional Music Session ...... 8.30pm Outer Hebrides. Headlining is electronic musician CJ Mirra with a forty-minute live set to accompany Wednesday 11th Midnight Special 12A 1h52 ...... 6pm the screening of a compilation of beautiful Eye in the Sky 15 1h42 ...... 8.45pm surf fi lms (some of them shot here on Lewis) by Thursday 12th New Room Theatre: Blackout ...... 8pm fi lmmaker Chris McClean. Winner of Best UK Exhibition Opening Film at Approaching Lines Festival 2014 and Best Re-soundings: Mhairi Killen & Hugh Watt ...... 5pm Short Film at London Surf Festival 2011, Chris Friday 13th Willie Campbell & Friends for Bethesda ...... 8pm McClean’s fi lms have received much acclaim. CJ Saturday 14th Eddie the Eagle 15 1h42 ...... 2.30pm Mirra, also lead singer and guitarist of the band Midnight Special 12A 1h52 ...... 6pm Swimming, has worked as a composer with Film4, Eye in the Sky 15 1h42 ...... 8.45pm Mammejong, EpicTV, Vertigo Films amongst many Wednesday 18th International Cinema others. CJ Mirra will end the night with a DJ set, The Pearl Button 12A 1h20 ...... 8pm from 10.30pm until close (over 18’s only). Thursday 19th Dheepan 15 1h55 ...... 6pm Acclaimed fi lmmakers and musicians, Mark 10 Cloverfi eld Lane 12A 1h43 ...... 8.45pm Lumsden, Colin Macleod and Jim Hope from Friday 20th Party at the Pictures presents: Chasing Zero ...... 8pm the Isle of Lewis, will kick off the evening at 8pm Saturday 21st The Jungle Book PG 1h46 ...... 2.30pm with a compilation of some of their incredible surf Eddie the Eagle 15 1h42 ...... 6.00pm fi lms, shot here in the Outer Hebrides. 10 Cloverfi eld Lane 12A 1h43 ...... 8.45pm Party at the Pictures style, An Lanntair’s auditorium Monday 23rd Monday Movie & Meal: Victoria 15 2h18 ...... 8pm will be transformed into a new and different Tuesday 24th Pub Quiz FREE ...... 8pm environment. The seats will be pushed back to Wednesday 25th The Jungle Book PG 1h46 ...... 6pm make space for comfy sofas and bean bags, and Thursday 26th Traditional Music Session ...... 8.30pm the space will be decked out with some surprise The Stornoway Trust very kindly donated a very realistic hand crafted Viking to the School. Saturday 28th The Jungle Book PG 1h46 ...... 5pm surf culture installations. He stands very proud at the front of the School. In the picture we have representatives from the Trust, Captain America: Civil War 2D 12A 2h27 ...... 8pm DJ Set from 10.30pm – Over 18’s only some Nursery staff, School staff and pupils EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B14 www.hebevents.com 04/05/16 - 01/06/16
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Crofting \ [ Services Grhqvt ur h v 6t vpy r hq S hy Srrh pu @qphv hq 8yvt Read the label! – planning worming treatments for the year ow is a good time to go to your vet and any resistant worms building up in the animals. It Nplan your worming strategy for the year. is hoped this will lengthen the life of groups 1, 2 The days of picking one wormer group per year and 3 (benzimidazoles, levamisole, and macrocylic and treating lambs every four weeks with that lactones). In addition, the new wormer should be product are gone – or they should be! Looking at used as a quarantine drench to prevent resistant the shelf and saying: “I’ll have the usual” or “That’s worms being brought onto your croft. Don’t leave a cheap drench, I’ll have that one” just won’t cut it these more recent wormers sitting on the shelf until any more. they are a last resort. They should form part of your plan now. Wormers evolve and reading the label on the packaging and ensuring you use the right product You may want to change wormer again for for the issue at hand is essential. Now I would autumn and early winter treatments. There is no expect crofters to be using three wormer groups per persistent activity against the Trichostrongylus year in a planned strategy. worms that dominate later in the year, so if using a persistent product (moxidectin based) in summer, On most crofts, white drenches (benzimidazoles) consider changing again. Alternatively you can would be a good choice for the spring. You can continue to use Moxidectin but be aware you may then select your late spring/summer treatments have to treat more frequently. based on the resistance on your farm. Your vet can help with testing to fi nd out if you have resistance Continue to monitor faecal egg counts and issues on farm. Sudden death of large lambs is often growth rates through autumn and into early winter. an indication of a Nematodirus breakout often seen Last year the wet summer and mild autumn led to after a cold snap and warmer weather and strong signifi cant worm burdens being seen much later in grass growth. the year than would normally be expected. Post treatment sampling should be carried out In the later part of the summer, a single treatment resistance too. vet in your worming plan. with one of the group 4 or 5 wormers should be to check that wormers you are using have been effective. Most crofts will have benzimidazole As the advice on worming gets more complex, it Marion McMillan, Veterinary Investigation used. Monepantel (Zolvix TM) or Derquantel becomes more and more important to involve your Offi cer, SAC Consulting (Startect TM) can be used as a break-drench to clear (white drench) resistance and it is increasingly common to have macrocylic lactone (clear drench) Scottish Crofting Federation Join the SCF Membership of the Scottish Crofting Crofting Grazings put in Federation is an investment in jeopardy by the Commission the future of crofting. Your support will strengthen the voice By Patrick Krause There appears to have been no transparency or genuine attempts to resolve the situations that ou may recall my column last month instigated the commission’s involvement and it rings of crofters, crofting communities Y‘Crofting Under Attack’, listing several very loud warning bells of a return to the old Crofters issues where crofting on the islands is being Commission regime, which was regularly accused threatened, either directly or by neglect. Now of operating on a similar autocratic basis. With the we have an astonishing assault on crofting by election of commissioners we very much hoped that the crofting regulator itself, which recently we would never see this sort of behaviour again. launched a campaign against grazings A direction of such gravity must have been committees resulting in the sacking of at least sanctioned by the commissioners themselves so two of them. This has taken place on Lewis but we call on them to explain the action. There are the implications are far-reaching. questions that need to be answered to go any way to The press made us all aware of the grievances alleviating crofter’s fears. How were the complaints raised by the Lewis Upper Coll grazings committee raised against Mr Kennedy dealt with and by whom members against the convener of the commission, - were the complaints looked at by an independent Colin Kennedy. The resultant sacking of the body? What was Mr Kennedy’s involvement in the committee looks, on the face of it, like an appalling sackings? Did he declare an interest and take no attempt by the commission to nullify the complaint. part in the commissioners’ decision? What part does The commission made an unprecedented demand the Western Isles commissioner, Murdo MacLennan, for fi ve years of audited accounts, though there play in this? had been no indication of fi nancial shenanigans. Whatever is actually behind their decision, it is a It is clear that there has to be a review by the Registered in Scotland as a Limited Company No: SC218658 Registered in ScotlandRecognised as aas Limited Scottish Company Charity No: SC218658SC031919 staggeringly clumsy exercise in public relations. Scottish Government of how the Commission works Recognised as Scottish Charity No: SC031919 Following on from the Upper Coll disclosure, it and what its objective is. transpires that there was a similar occurrence with As I have said, this has far reaching implications for the Mangersta Grazings Committee. Mr Kennedy common grazings and for crofting. The commission www.crofting.org was again involved and, following what are claimed are probably acting within the letter, but certainly not wwwww.crofting.org to be inconsistent and bullish demands by the within the spirit, of the law. If they continue with this 01599 530 005 commission, it led to the committee being removed strategy it will lead to the breakdown of regulated 01599 530 005 from offi ce. common grazings and we are struggling to maintain, [email protected] What on earth is going on? How many others are and to form new, grazings committees as it is. If there who have been bullied into submission under we have no regulated grazings what would be the threat of removal? purpose of a regulator? EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B16 www.hebevents.com 04/05/16 - 01/06/16
Naidheachdan àidhlig Comataidh Ionadail Ag Obair Cruaidh airson Mòd nan Eilean Siar 2016 ha comataidh ionadail Mòd nan Eilean Siar 2016 air plana Tmionaideach a dheasachadh airson tachartasan a’ ruith chun an Dàmhair, nuair a bhios na mìltean de dhaoine a’ tadhal air na h-Eileanan an Iar. Thèid a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail, prìomh fhèis na Gàidhlig a chumail anns na h-Eileanan an Iar eadar 14 agus 22 Dàmhair 2016. ‘S e seo an siathamh turas a bhios a’ Mhòd air a’ chumail sna h-Eileanan, le Mòdan a’ gabhail àite ann an 1979, 1989, 2001 2005 agus 2011. Tharraing a’ Mhòd mu dheireadh sna h-Eileanan an Iar, ann an 2011, timcheall air 2,800 neach-tadhail. Bha 2,500 neach às na h-Eileanan cuideachd an làthair aig farpaisean agus cuirmean. Bha àireamhan àrd de mhuinntir nan eilean an làthair aig tachartasan air iomall a’ Mhòid ann an taighean-òsta agus taighean- seinnse Steòrnabhaigh tro sheachdain a’ Mhòid le seinneadairean, luchd-ciùil agus còisirean uile a’ gabhail pàirt. Thuirt Fear-gairm a’ chomataidh ionadail, Tarmod Dòmhnallach: “Tha e air leth freagarrach gun till am Mòd gu na h-Eileanan an Iar seach gur e bun-stèidh a’ Mhòid beartas ar cànan is cultar a’ thaisbeanadh. `S e cànan coimhearsnachd a th’ anns a’ Ghàidhlig sna h-Eileanan agus bi luchd-frithealaidh a’ Mhòid cinnteach gum faighear fàilte fìor Ghàidhealach ann an Steòrnabhagh am bliadhna-sa.” Tha goireasan anns na h-Eileanan an Iar agus ann an Steòrnabhagh, far a bheil a’ chuid as motha den Mhòd a’ gabhail àite, airson feumalachdan a’ Mhòid a choileanadh a thaobh tallaichean, àitichean-fuirich, seirbheisean agus a’ siubhal bho thìr-mòr. Tha an fhèis fad-seachdain a’ tòiseachadh le cuirm an fhosglaidh air feasgar Dihaoine. Tha am prògram de dh’ fharpaisean do dhaoine aig gach aois a’ tòiseachadh an ath latha, Disathairne. Bidh na farpaisean a’ gabhail a-steach iomadach cuspair hug Acair seachad duais de ag àm le Ceòl is Òrain Ghàidhlig, Dannsa Gàidhealach, Ionnstramaidean, Disathairne 18 Ògmhios - Auction agus Cèilidh anns a’ Chaladh Inn Ta' Chàisg. Bha iad a comharrachadh Dràma, Spòrs agus Litreachas. `S e Cuirm nam Fìdhlear aon de na 7:30f prìomh thachartasan air oidhche Shathairne. 1000 'like' air ar duilleag Facebook Dihaoine 24 Ògmhios – Buntàta is Sgadan – Talla Choimhearsnachd aca, agus dh’iarr iad air daoine 'like' Tha comataidh ionadail a’ Mhòid an dòchas gun cùm Uig 7:30f agus 'share' a dhèanamh air an dealbh coimhearsnachdan ionadail taic ris na tachartasan a bhios a’ gabhail Dihaoine 1 Iuchar - Brot is Mìlsean ann an Ionad Newton 12f - 2f a bh' aca. Bha còrr air 180 share àite air feadh nan eilean. Seo a’ chlàr-ama: Disathairne 9 Iuchar – Bag pack, Raffl e agus Ceòl anns a’ Cho-op, air a dhèanamh, agus thagh iad aon Dihaoine 6 Cèitean - Brot is Mìlsean ann an Ionad Newton 12f - 2f àireamh a-mach a sin airson an duais. Steòrnabhagh 10m – 5f Disathairne 21 Cèitean - Oidhche Bingo ann an Talla Bhuirgh 7:30f 'S ì Maggie NicIlleathain, anns a Rubha Dihaoine 26 Lùnastal - Brot is Mìlsean ann an Ionad Newton 12f - 2f Dihaoine 27 Cèitean - Cèilidh & Dannsa, Leac Lì, na Hearadh 7:30f ann an Leòdhas, a bhuannaich an duais, Disathairne 3 Sultain - Brot is Mìlsean ann an Talla Bhuirgh 12f – 2f Disathairne 4 Ògmhios - Brot is Mìlsean, Talla Choimhearsnachd agus bha i air leth toilichte oir tha balach aice san sgoil. Seo Disathairne 10 Sultain - Rèis 5k anns a’ Ghearraidh Chruaidh 10m dealbh den bhalach aice agus gu dearbha bha e toilichte le na Bhreascleit 12f – 12f leabhraichean a bhuannaich e. Fhuair Maggie cuideachd faclair Dimàirt 14 – Dihaoine 17 Ògmhios – Raffl e ann an Ospadal nan Airson tuilleadh fi osrachaidh: dhi fhèin airson taic a thoirt le obair-dachaigh! Eilean 10m – 5f An Comunn Gàidhealach air 01851 703 487.
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Calum Fearghasdan a’ cuir seachad Naidheachdan àidhlig latha còmhla ri òigridh Sgoil Lionacleit
ha sgoilearan Sgoil Lionacleit glan air an dòigh air a thadhal Togail Inbhe na Gàidhlig aig Taghadh BCalum Fearghasdan, cluicheadair ball-coise Caley Thistle Pàrlamaid na h-Alba agus Referendum Inbhir Nis, a dh’ Uibhist airson an latha a chur seachad còmhla riutha. Tha Calum, a tha fi leanta sa Ghàidhlig, toilichte gach an Roinn Eòrpa: Na h-Eileanan an Iar cothrom a ghabhail airson a bhith a’ bruidhinn a’ chànain agus ag obair le òigridh aig a bheil ùidh sa Ghàidhlig agus ann an ig an Taghadh Choitcheann ann an 2015, b’ e Comhairle nan Eilean Siar a’ chiad ùghdarras ionadail ann am Breatainn diofar spòrsan. A a’ ruith cunntas Twitter ann an Gàidhlig agus Beurla. Thèid an A’ chiad char sa mhadainn, ghabh Calum seisean practaigeach cunntas Twitter a chleachdadh a-rithist am bliadhna-sa gus anns an talla-spòrs, far an d’ fhuair an òigridh cothrom drills fi osrachadh co-cheangailte ri Taghadh Pàrlamaid na h-Alba agus eadar-dhealaichte agus geamaichean co-cheangailte ri ball-coise Referendum an Roinn Eòrpa a’ sgaoileadh. Cuiridh seo gu mòr ri fheuchainn. mar a tha a’ Chomhairle a’ cleachdadh Gàidhlig aig taghaidhean. An deidh sin, chuir e seachad ùine ag innse dhan òigridh beagan Tha mu thràth bileagan fi osrachaidh dà-chànanach aig na mu dheidhinn a bheatha obrach ann am ball-coise le Caley Thistle h-ionadan-bhòtaidh, tha na brathan-naidheachd air an sgaoileadh agus Sgioba nàiseanta Chanada, dham bi e a’ cluich cuideachd. san dà chànain agus bidh Oifi gear an Taghaidh a’ lìbhrigeadh an Bha mòran aige ri ràdh cuideachd mu dheidhinn cho cudromach toraidh anns a’ Ghàidhlig an-toiseach agus an uairsin sa Bheurla. ‘s a tha a Ghàidhlig agus na cothroman a tha a’ luib a’ chànain. Dh’ Tha fi osrachadh sam bith a tha a’ dol a-mach bho Oifi s Taghaidh innis e mar a fhuair e cothrom cluich do Chaley Thistle aig deireadh a neach spòrs proifeiseanta, mar gun a bhith a ‘dol gu pàrtaidhean nan Eileanan Siar cuideachd ann an cruth dà-chànanach. cheathramh bliadhna ach gun do dh’ fhuirich e anns an sgoil airson na còmhla ri charaidean, ach gur e sin an seòrsa fèin-smachd a dh’ Thuirt an Comhairliche John A MacÌomhair, Cathraiche Comataidh “Highers” aige a dhèanamh. Fhuair e ceithir “Highers”, Gàidhlig nam fheumas neach spòrs ma tha iad a’ dol a’ ruighinn àrd ìre ann am Buileachaidh Plana Cànain aig Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, “Tha measg, agus an uairsin dh’ fhàg e an sgoil aig deireadh a chòigeamh ball-coise no spòrs sam bith. a’ Chomhairle air a bhith taiceil don Ghàidhlig anns a h-uile roinn bliadhna airson a dhol a chluich do Caley Thistle. Tha Calum air a Fhuair feadhainn dhan na nigheanan a bhios a’ cluich ball-coise de sheirbheis thairis air nam bliadhnachan agus tha an taic sin bhith a-mach às a’ gheum airson faisg air bliadhna , an dèidh dha a cothrom geama ball-coise a chluich còmhla ri Calum aig àm lòn agus leantainneach. Tha sinn air a bhith adhartach le cleachdadh na bhith air a ghoirteachadh, ach tha e air a bhith ag obair cruaidh airson abair gun do chòrd seo riutha air fad gu mòr. Gàidhlig agus le bhith a’ togail inbhe a’ chànain aig àm taghaidhean. e fhèin fhaighinn air ais slàn fallain. Tha e faisg air a bhith deiseil Tha tòrr dhaoine air a bhith ag innse dhuinn cho toilichte ’s a tha iad airson trèanadh a-rithist. Bha na sgoilearan gu math toilichte coinneachadh ri Calum, a bha leis na tha de Ghàidhlig ri faicinn aig na h-ionadan-bhòtaidh air feadh gu math deònach “fèineagan” a thogail còmhla riutha, autograph a nan eilean. Cuiridh an cunntas Twitter gu mòr ris na tha sinn air a bhith An dèidh dha sgeulachd a’ bheatha innse, chaidh seisean a chumail thoirt dhaibh agus an cuid cheistean a fhreagairt cuideachd. far an robh cothrom aig na sgoilearan ceistean a chur air. An dèidh a’ dèanamh gus inbhe na Gàidhlig a thogail agus tha sinn an dòchas ‘ S e “role model” sgoinneil a tha ann an Calum agus deagh ceist mu dè cho cudromach agus a bha daithead agus stoidhle-beatha, gun cleachd luchd-labhairt a’ chànain, anns na h-Eileanan an Iar agus thosgaire às leth na Gàidhlig. fhreagair Calum gu robh e air leth cudromach na dh’ itheas neach air feadh Alba, an cunntas seo airson cumail suas ri na taghaidhean spòrs, agus gu sònraichte na seòrsan bidhe a bhios iad a seachnadh, Chaidh an latha seo a chuir air dòigh le Màiri Anna Chaimbeul, bho na h-Eileanan an Iar le bhith a’ cleachdadh #Gàidhlig.” agus gu robh rudan ann a tha doirbh an toiseach an luib a bhith nad Oifi gear ChnaG, ann an Sgoil Lionacleit. Tha an cunntas Twitter ri lorg: @eileanansiar
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Every day: Phone or email 24/7. Free call from bridgecommunitycentre.co.uk 7.30pm. Juniors: 6.30-8pm. Brigaders: 6.30-8pm. session, 5.30pm, Smith Avenue changing rooms landline or mobile: 116123. Samaritans of the Tuesdays (fi rst of the month): Dementia St Columba’s New Church Hall, Lewis Street, (winter)/Porter’s Lodge (summer). An opportunity to Western Isles, 87 Cromwell Street, Stornoway, HS1 Friendly Café Stornoway, 11am-1pm, Alzheimer Stornoway get fi t and stay fi t, running or jogging with other 2DG. Email: [email protected] / or write to Chris, Scotland Resource Centre, 18 Bells Road. 11- Wednesdays: Healthy Weighs, 5-6pm, Lewis Sports people. For more information contact James P.O. Box 90 90, Stirling, FK8 2SA 1pm. For more information phone the Alzheimer Centre. Do you want some help to lose weight, get Mackenzie, 07983718316 Sundays: Prayer Meeting at the Salvation Army Scotland Dementia Resource Centre, 18 Bells fi tter and feel healthier? This is a six-week rolling Thursdays: Studio 7, Young Musicians Hebrides, Stornoway Corps, 10-10.30am, 59 Bayhead. Road, Stornoway on 01851 70 2123 or email programme run by a registered dietician and a from 7pm. Are you under 18? Interested in being 01851 703875 [email protected] personal trainer. For more information: 01851 in a band? Or being a solo performer? Are you in Sundays: Stornoway Baptist Church, Gospel Tuesdays and Thursdays alternating: Lewis and 822800 a band and want to develop your potential? YMH Preaching Service, 6-7pm, 60 Seaforth Road. All Harris Riding Club ‘open’ training. Lochside Arena, Wednesdays: Island Archers, 7-9pm, Lochs School. Studio 7 is OPEN. Contact studio7.ymh@gmail. questions from “Is there a God?” to “What am I 6pm-10pm. £5 per person. Members only Indoors: late August to mid May. Outdoors: late com here for?” answered. Surprise yourself and come! Tuesdays: Lunch Club at the Salvation Army May to mid August. Want to try archery? Equipment Thursdays: Westside Yoga, 5.30-7pm and 7.15- For more information: 01851 704770 Stornoway Corps, 12-1pm, 59 Bayhead. 01851 and friendly coaching provided to all ages and 8.45pm, Stornoway Masonic Hall Sundays: St Columba’s Church of Scotland, Lewis 703875 abilities. For further information contact Stuart Fridays: Breakfast Club at the Salvation Army Oakley: 01851 643204; [email protected]; Street, Stornoway. 11.00am: Worship, Crèche, Tuesdays: Lunchtime walks in Stornoway, 12.30pm, Stornoway Corps, 8-11am, 59 Bayhead. 01851 www.islandarchers.org Sunday-school, Bible Class. 6.30pm: Worship meet outside An Lanntair. Now in their seventh 703875. Donation at the door. All welcome! Sundays: St. Peter’s Scottish Episcopal Church, year. Walks are 30-45 minutes duration. New Wednesdays: Parent and Toddlers at the Salvation Fridays: Bridge Community Centre P7 Club night. Francis Street, Stornoway. Sunday Services: 11am walkers welcome. For more information contact: Army Stornoway Corps, 9.30-11.30am, 59 7–9pm, Bridge Community Centre, Stornoway. For Eucharist Service; 7pm Evensong. All are welcome! Chris Ryan, Paths for Health coordinator – 01851 Bayhead. 01851 703875 more information: www.bridgecommunitycentre. Our church is open every day for quiet prayer 702712; 07743507982 Wednesdays (Last of the month): Stornoway co.uk Sundays: Sunday School at the Salvation Army Tuesdays (fi rst of the month): 10am-12noon: Library Reading Group, 6.30pm, Stornoway Fridays: Cearcall Comhraidh Gaelic Conversation Stornoway Corps, 1pm-3pm, 59 Bayhead. 01851 Nappucino, Bayhead Bridge Centre. Drop in for a Library. Contact 01851 822744 for further details Circle at the Retirement Centre Bayhead, all 703875 free cuppa and a chat about cloth nappies. Hire a Wednesdays (1st of the month): Stornoway welcome. 4.30-6pm. Use and build on your Gaelic vocabulary in a supportive environment. For more Sundays: Sunday Service at the Salvation Army nappy kit or simply share experiences with other Quilters, Cuibhrigean Eilean Leodhais. 7.30pm - information, call Maggie 07554665549 Stornoway Corps, 11am-12pm, 59 Bayhead. cloth nappy users, and enjoy some cake. www. 9.30pm, Grianan, Westview Terrace, Stornoway 01851 703875 nappynetwork.org.uk Wednesdays: Tap dancing for adult beginners (16+, Fridays: Cream teas served every Friday, St Peter's Church, Francis Street, 12-3pm. All welcome Monday - Friday: Adult Literacy Classes, Western Tuesdays: Occupational Therapy Drop-in Clinic, 12+ also welcome with participating responsible Isles Learning Shop, Town Hall. Free, fl exible, 10am-2pm, Western Isles Sensory Centre, adult), 5.15-6.05pm, Bridge Centre. Drop-in: £5 Fridays: Dannsa Eileanach, 7.30-9.30pm, confi dential help with reading, writing, general Esplanade Court, Stornoway per class Stornoway Primary School gym. Ceilidh dancing confi dence, preparing for interviews, homework Tuesdays: Pairc Senior Youth Club, 7.30-9.30pm, Wednesdays (1st of the month): RAF Association sessions. Open to all. For more information: 01851 and learning English as a second language. Later Pairc School Stornoway branch, 7.30pm, TA Hall, Church Street, 704870. opening hours 7-9pm on Monday. For more Tuesdays: Parent and Toddler group, 1-3pm, MA Stornoway. Call 705561 for further details Fridays: Jogscotland, group jogging, 12.45-1.30pm, information: 01851 822718 Macleod Memorial Hall, Stornoway Free Church, Thursdays: Absolute Youth project, 1-4pm, Lewis Sports Centre Monday (second Monday of month): Autism/ Kenneth Street. Open to babies and children under Pointers, Stornoway. Learning project for young Fridays: Junior Club at the Salvation Army Aspergers Support Group, 12-noon, Newton fi ve. Come along for a chat and a cuppa while the adults aged 16-21 years. Its aim is to involve Stornoway Corps, 6-7.30pm, 59 Bayhead. 01851 Community Association, Seaforth Road, Stornoway. kids play. Everyone welcome young people in activities designed to develop 703875 We welcome all those who have an interest in Tuesdays (fi rst of the month): Stornoway confi dence, teamwork and literacy skills. The Fridays: Music and Song at the Retirement Centre Autism and Aspergers, e.g. people affected by Astronomical Society. Please see our website group also works towards gaining the Bronze level Bayhead, all welcome. 6-9pm. Live music and the condition, family and carers. Teas and coffees www.stornowayastra.org for details of our regular Youth Achievement Awards. For more information: Gaelic, Irish and Country songs. More information served after meeting. Contact autism.eilean.siar@ lectures and observing sessions with times and 01851 707460 Maggie 07554665549 gmail.com venues etc. Beginners always welcome Thursdays: Chen style Tai Chi, 7-8.30 pm, the Fridays: Rionnagan Beaga, 10.15-11.45am, Young Mondays: Digi-Heb, the Bridge Centre, Bayhead. Tuesdays: Stornoway Bridge Club, 7pm, Stornoway Bridge Centre. Beginners very welcome Musicians Hebrides, Bells Road, near Tesco. Learn Aspiring actors, actresses, fi lmmakers and writers Golf Club. Meet for Bridge, chat, competitions and Thursdays: Come and try session, 6.30pm at Gaelic through songs and play - for children welcome. Free cheer Stornoway Bowling Club, Bayhead, Stornoway age 0 to 5. All young children, whatever their level of Gaelic, welcome with their parents and Mondays: Family Fun Night. Games, movies, Tuesdays: Stornoway Running Club, 6pm, Running Thursdays: Home League at the Salvation Army grandparents. For more information contact June: jokes, snacks. For all ages. Everyone invited. Make Track junior session. An opportunity to get fi t and Stornoway Corps, 2-3pm, 59 Bayhead. 01851 01851 709861. some new friends too. 7.30pm, 8 Newton Street, stay fi t, running or jogging with other people. All 703875 The Church of Latter Days Saints. 01851 706405 Fridays: Youth Drop-in (14+), 8-10pm, Aird abilities welcome. For more information contact Thursdays: Jogscotland, group jogging. Thursday Community Centre. For more information contact Mondays: Leisure Running Group, Stornoway Seumas Mactaggart, 07766654449 5.45-6.30pm, Lewis Sports Centre Running Club, 6pm, Running Track. An Erica Campbell: 01851 707816. Tuesdays: Stornoway Singers, 8pm, St Columba’s Thursdays: Knitters on the Edge, 11am till 1pm, opportunity to get fi t and stay fi t, running or jogging Saturdays: Bridge Community Centre S1 Club Old Parish Church Hall, Lewis Street. Come and at Wool4Ewe, on Cromwell Street. Local knitters with other people. All abilities welcome. For more night, Bridge Community Centre, Stornoway, give it a go. For more information: 07938590767 and holidaying knitters welcome, just bring your information: James Mackenzie, 07983718316 7.30–9.30pm. For more information: www. / 01851 706521 knitting and a sense of humour! More info on our bridgecommunitycentre.co.uk Mondays: MiLC Piping School, 7-9pm, Laxdale Tuesdays: Substance Use Open Access Clinic, for Facebook page Knitters on the Edge. Tel: 01851 Hall. All levels and all ages welcome. Tel. 704241 all those affected by substance misuse, 20-min- 701719 Email: [email protected] Saturdays: Carpet Bowls, 2-4.30pm, Breasclete or email [email protected] ute slots between 11am and 1pm. For further Community Centre. Everyone welcome. For more Thursdays: Lunch Club at the Salvation Army Mondays: Piping School, 6.30pm, Lewis Retirement information contact: Alcohol & Mental Health information: 01851 643485 / 840743 Stornoway Corps, 12-1pm, 59 Bayhead. 01851 Centre, Stornoway. Open to all, under instruction Nurse Elizabeth Shelby on 07768323437 or 703875 Saturdays: Kids Club, 3.30-6pm, Newton of the excellent leading piper Larry Ferguson, Community Alcohol Nurse Chris Mina Morrison Community Centre, Seaforth Road. Baha’i Youth students will learn the basics of the chanter and on 07825780175 Thursdays: Meeting for Prayer and Bible Study, and Children Group, now in its fourteenth year. 7.30pm, St Columba’s Church of Scotland, Lewis a wide range of traditional Scots tunes. For more Wednesdays: Bible Study at the Salvation Army Term-time only. For more information contact Mina Street, Stornoway information: 01851 704241. Stornoway Corps, 12-1pm, 59 Bayhead. 01851 Sheppard: [email protected] Mondays: Point Girls Club, 7pm-9pm, Sgoil an 703875 Thursdays: Parent and Toddler Group, 9.45am- Saturdays: Pairc Junior Youth Club, 6.30-8.30pm, 11.45am, MA Macleod Memorial Hall, Stornoway Rubha Wednesdays: Bookbug Sessions, 11am, Stornoway Pairc School Free Church, Kenneth Street. Open to babies and Mondays: Scottish Slimmers, 6.30pm, Caladh Library. A free story, song and rhyme sessions children under fi ve. Come along for a chat and a Saturdays (last of the month): Salvation Army Inn, Stornoway. Call 0800 362636 or visit www. for babies, toddlers, pre-school children and cuppa while the kids play. Everyone welcome Coffee & Sale, 2-4pm, The Salvation Army scottishslimmers.com their families. For more information: www. Stornoway Corps Thursdays (last of the month): Parkinson’s Hebrides Tuesdays: Beavers, a fun club for 5-8 year-olds, scottishbooktrust.com/bookbug Support Group meet at Lewis Retirement Centre, Saturdays (second of the month): Stornoway 6-7.30pm, Tigh Ceilidh, Gravir. (Term-time only) Wednesdays: Bosom Buddies, 10am-12pm, Bayhead, 2.30pm-4.30pm. Contact Angus Macleod Currency Club, 7pm, Lodge Fortress, Kenneth For more information: 01851 880437 Grianan Centre, Westview Terrace, Stornoway. Your on 01851 870976 or at [email protected] for Street, Stornoway. For any-one interested in fi nding local breastfeeding support group, with a midwife Tuesdays: Beavers, a fun club for 6-8 year-olds. more information. Tea and coffee served out more about investing in stocks and shares. See 6.30-7.30pm, Stornoway Scout Hall, Keith to help, and a cup of tea www.proshareinvestmentclubs.co.uk Thursdays: Point Boys Club, 7.30pm-8.30pm, Sgoil Street. See www.scouts.org.uk/beavers/ for more Wednesdays: Bridge Community Centre S2 an Rubha Saturdays: Stornoway Running and Athletics information Club night, 7.30-9.30pm, Bridge Community Club, junior sessions, 10.30am–12-noon, Porters Thursdays: Pointers U-16s group, 7-9pm, Pointers, Tuesdays: Boys’ Brigade Anchors and Juniors (ages Centre, Stornoway. For more information: www. Lodge (winter) and running track (summer). For Stornoway 5 to 10), 6.00-7.00pm, St Columba’s New Church bridgecommunitycentre.co.uk more information contact Seumas Mactaggart, Hall, Lewis Street, Stornoway Wednesdays: Dannsa Eileanach, 7-9pm, Stornoway Thursdays: Stornoway Running Club, senior 07766654449 Tuesdays: Bridge Community Centre P5&6 Primary School gym. Ceilidh dancing sessions. Although at EVENTS we try our best to get all up-and-coming events in the paper, it’s Club night, 6-8pm, Bridge Community Centre, Open to all. For more information: 01851 704870 a challenge as EVENTS is only a monthly paper! For all the latest events happening in Stornoway. For more information: www. Wednesdays: Girls’ Brigade. Explorers: 6.30- Stornoway and East Lewis, go to www.welovestornoway.com and click on ‘Events’. Send us your events. LISTINGS ARE FREE! E-mail to [email protected] or ring 01851 705749 04/05/16 - 01/06/16 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B19 Events in West Lewis
Sundays (Last of the month): Gaidhlig Service at a family of four usually lasts about 30-45 minutes. Wednesdays: Ceilidh Dancing Classes, 8.30pm, Ness Thursdays: Keyboard class, 5-6pm, Taigh Bernera Church of Scotland, Bernera. 6pm To book, call: 01851 810039 Social Club, Lionel, Ness. All abilities come along and Dhonnchaidh, Habost, Ness. For more information: learn the steps. For more information: 01851 810421 01851 810166; oifi [email protected] Sundays: Gaidhlig Service at Ness Church of Mondays: Whist Drive, 8pm, Breasclete Community Scotland, Cross, Ness. 12noon Centre Wednesdays: Creative reawakening open studio Thursdays: Scottish Slimmers, 6.30pm, Barvas and sessions, 1pm-4.00pm Blue Pig Studio, 11 Upper Brue Community Centre. Call 0800 362636 or visit Sundays: Gaidhlig Service at Uig Church of Thursdays (weekly): Zumba with Jemma, Dance Carloway. Develop your own artwork in a peaceful, www.scottishslimmers.com Scotland, Miavaig, Uig. 6pm Fitness Classes all welcome. 8-9 pm at Sporsnis. £4 mutually supportive atmosphere. Bring a packed Thursdays: Grinneabhat Coffee Mornings at the Sundays: Pol’s Pantry, open every Sunday 11am a session. Tel: 01851 810039 lunch. For more information: 01851 643225 former Bragar School. Come for a coffee and good to 5pm, Leumadair Guesthouse, 7A Callanish (just Tuesdays: Gaelic in the Home, 7-9pm, Breasclete Wednesdays: Dog Obedience Class, Carloway company, 11-12pm off the main road). Teas, coffees, home baking and Community Centre Community Centre. Whether it’s an adult dog or a Thursdays (weekly): Zumba with Jemma, Dance light lunches, contact: 01851 621706 Tuesdays: Guitar class, 6-7pm, Taigh Dhonnchaidh, new puppy, why not book on to one of our courses? Fitness Classes all welcome. 8-9 pm at Sporsnis. £4 Habost, Ness. For more information: 01851 Sundays: St. Moluag’s Scottish Episcopal Church, For more information or to book: 01851 710669 / a session. Tel: 01851 810039 Eoropaidh, Sunday services April to September: 810166; oifi [email protected] 07748 638108 Fridays: Chanter, 6.15-7.15pm, Taigh 1st Sunday of the month, 11am Eucharist Service. Tuesdays: Melodeon class, 7.15-8.15pm, Taigh Wednesdays: Fiddle class, 6.30-7.30pm, Taigh Dhonnchaidh, Habost, Ness. For more information: Other services as announced. All welcome. Dhonnchaidh, Habost, Ness. For more informa- Dhonnchaidh, Habost, Ness. For more informa- 01851 810166; oifi [email protected] Mondays (second of the month): Carloway and tion: 01851 810166; oifi [email protected] tion: 01851 810166; oifi [email protected] Fridays (fi rst of every month): Dementia Friendly Breasclete Gardeners Club, 7.30pm, Breasclete/ Tuesdays: Under-12 football training for boys and girls, Wednesdays: Gaelic in the Home, 10am-12noon, Café Ness, Clan MacQuarrie Centre, Borve, Carloway Community Centre (alternating between 6.30–7.30pm, Carloway Community Centre or pitch Breasclete Community Centre 1.30-2.30pm. For more information phone the Breasclete and Carloway). For more information: Tuesdays: Westside Runners & Fitness Club - Ladies Wednesdays (second of the month): Gardening Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Resource Centre, 18 Kirsty – 01851 643497 keep fi t classes, 7pm, Barvas and Brue Community Club, 7.30pm, Carloway Community Centre. Eve- Bells Road, Stornoway on 01851 70 2123 or email Mondays (term-time): Carloway Youth Club Junior Centre ryone welcome. For more information: 01851 [email protected] Club, 7–8pm, Carloway Community Centre Wednesdays: Adult Badminton Club, 8–10pm, 643485 / 840743 Fridays: Folk Group/Session class, 7.15- Mondays: Gaelic Singing class, 7-8pm, Taigh Spòrsnis, Ness. All abilities welcome. For more Wednesdays: Highland Dancing class, 6-6.30pm 8.30pm, Taigh Dhonnchaidh, Habost, Ness. Dhonnchaidh, Habost, Ness. For more information: information: 01851 810039 and 6.30-7.30pm, Taigh Dhonnchaidh, Habost, For more in-formation: 01851 810166; oifi s@ 01851 810166; oifi [email protected] Wednesdays: All Sorts Activities Club, 1pm to 3pm, Ness. For more information: 01851 810166; taighdhonnchaidh.com Mondays: Highland Dancing Class, 6pm, Great Bernera Community Centre. All ages welcome to oifi [email protected] Fridays: Junior Youth Club, 7-9pm Bernera Bernera School of Highland Dancing. For more come along for a cuppa and chat, board games, Wednesdays: Music Night, Lochcroistean Guest Community Centre information: Karina Macaulay – 01851 612312. snooker and other activities, new ideas welcome. Centre, Uig. For more information: 01851 672722 Fridays: Top Tots Parent & Toddler Group 10- Mondays: Keep Fit, 6.15–7.30pm, Uig Community Wednesdays: Borve Parent & Toddler Group, Wednesdays: Top Tots Parent & Toddler Group, 11.30am, Carloway Free Church Hall Centre 1.30pm-3pm, Sgoil Araich Airidhantuim 2–3.30pm, Carloway Free Church Hall. Contact Saturdays: Bingo, 9pm, Ness Social Club, Lionel. Mondays: Ladies Keep Fit, 8–9pm, Clan MacQuarrie Wednesdays: Cairdeas, 1.30-3.30pm, Uig Chrisann: 07766157015 For more information: 01851 810421 Community Centre. Open to all ages and abilities – Community Centre. An informal get-together club Wednesdays: Weekly Carloway Sunshine Club, Saturdays (term-time): Carloway Youth Club Senior come along and build up your fi tness for the over 60s 1.30-3.30pm, Carloway Day Centre. For all aged Club, 7–9pm Carloway Community Centre 60+; minibus will collect. Speakers, crafts, chat Monday–Saturday: Spòrsnis Ten Pin Bowling Wednesdays: Ceilidh Dancing, 8pm, Shawbost Saturdays: Carpet Bowls, 2-4pm, Breasclete and a cup of tea. For more information or to book: Alley, 12–9pm (although later nights can be ac- Old School Centre. For more information: 01851 Community Centre. For more information: 01851 01851 643382 commodated), Spòrsnis, Habost, Ness. A game for 643485 / 840743 621214 Wednesdays: Westside Runners & Fitness Club – Saturdays (fi rst of the month): Traditional Music Junior & adults sessions, 7pm, Barvas and Brue sessions, 8–11pm, Barvas and Brue Community Events in Stornoway Community Centre. Adults meet at 7pm at the Centre. Bodhran, Whistle, Guitar, Melodeon etc. entrance to Barvas machair for all abilities run / jog For more information: 01851 643485 / 840743 sessions and training and East Lewis (continued) Saturdays (fi rst of the month October till March): Thursdays: Archive Group, 2-5pm, Ness Heritage Woolcraft and spinning workshops, 2.30- 5pm Centre Barvas and Brue Community Centre Women’s Cancer Challenge: Saturday 21 May, 12- Thursdays (second of every month): Dementia MAY Saturdays (fi rst of the month): Green Gym, 10am- noon, Lews Castle College. Walk, jog or run 5k, Friendly Café Carloway, Carloway Day Centre. For Stornoway Astronomical Society: Speaker, 12pm, Eoropie Dunes Play Park. For more in- raise money for Cancer Research UK, and celebrate more information phone the Alzheimer Scotland David Rowlands BA, BSc, Isaac Newton and the formation: e-mail Joanne – [email protected] the Women’s Cancer Challenge’s 10th anniversary. Dementia Resource Centre, 18 Bells Road, Stor-noway Clockwork Universe, Tuesday 3 May, 7.30pm or call 01851 810357 on 01851 70 2123 or email [email protected] Newton Centre, Seaforth Road, Stornoway Book Club: Wednesday 25 May £2.50, Back Football and Recreation Club, check our website Accordion and Fiddle Club, Local Players: Thursdays: Gaelic for Beginners, 7-9pm Breasclete JUNE for details on this month’s book choice at www. Community Centre Thursday 5 May backfrc.org.uk. Ness Gala Day: Saturday 25 June Newmarket Playpark Fun Day: Saturday 7 May Thursdays: Harp class, 6.15-7.15pm, Taigh Scottish Rural Parliament's Manifesto Event: Dhonnchaidh, Habost, Ness. For more information: JULY PGA Professional golf lessons with Martin Piggot: Tuesday 26 May, Bayhead Bridge Centre, Stornoway 01851 810166; oifi [email protected] Uig Gala Day: Saturday 2 July Friday 6 and Saturday 7 May, Back driving range 50th Reunion 2016: Friday 27 & Saturday 28 May (phone 702240 to book) at the Gold Club. Friday night: dinner and live Darts - Annual Golf Club Open: Saturday 7 May, music, £30. Saturday night: buffet & disco, £20. Or Stornoway Golf Club £45 to attend both nights. Line Dancing: Tuesday 10 May 7pm and Tuesday 17 Stornoway RNLI Coffee Afternoon: Saturday 28 May, Events in Harris May 11am £2.50. The class is suitable for all fi tness 2-4pm, Retirement Centre, Bayhead, Stornoway levels and abilities. Children aged 11+ are welcome Dementia Awareness Week, open day: Monday 30 but must bring an adult. Back Football and Recreation May, 11am-7pm, 18 Bells Road, Stornoway Club. Book online at www.backfrc.org.uk MAY Choir Singing: Every Thursday 7.30pm, Tarbert Alzheimer Scotland Lewis & Harris AGM: Tuesday Community Centre. Harris Choir (Coisir Eilean na Tchoukball: Thursday 12 May 7.15pm FREE Wednesday May 4: Harris Development Ltd AGM, 31 May, 7-9pm, Grianan Centre, Recreations Room, Hearadh). New members welcome, no audition. Back Football and Recreation Club. Tchoukball West View Grove. New members are currently Kilda Cruises offi ces, 8pm Contact: John Masterson on 07788 940222 or is proving very popular with the children at Back needed and will be warmly welcomed. For more Friday May 13: Harris Audiology Drop-in Clinic, 01859 530463. Primary School so we thought it was time the information, please contact: 01851 702123 North Harris Health Hub, 10.30am – 1.30pm grown-ups got to have a go. With trampolines for Pilates: Every Thursday: 9.45–11.00am, North Saturday May 14: Crossroads Sale of Work, Tarbert goals, we bet you’ve never played a game like this JUNE Harris. Pilates Matwork. Prior booking essential. Community Centre, 2pm one before. Book online at www.backfrc.org.uk Stornoway Primary School Fun Day: Saturday 4 June Phone: Peggy Briggs on 01859 502376. Kenneth A. Burns Art Exhibition: Saturday 14 Stornoway Astronomical Society: Speaker, Angus email: [email protected]. website: May, 2-5pm, Art at Arnish View, 26 Newton Street, Morrison BSc, Stellar Roadmap - Finding your way PERMANENT EVENTS: mikeandpeggybriggs.co.uk. Stornoway, HS1 2RE. Tel. 01851 702824 around the night sky, Tuesday 7 June, 7.30pm, Obbe Parant is Paiste: Every Monday, 9.30- Scottish Slimmers: Every Wednesday 6pm, Tarbert Back FC Development Club Parents Evening: Newton Centre, Seaforth Road, Stornoway 11am, Leverburgh. A new Gaelic parent and Monday 16 May 6pm Back Football and Recreation Carnival Midsummer Charity Ball: Friday 10 June, Community Centre. toddler group. Information about the group Club 6.30pm, Stornoway Town Hall. SOLD OUT Ceilidh Dancing: Every Wednesday 7.30-9.30pm, and enrolment process can be found on Island Bake Club: Wednesday 18 May 7pm, Back Classic Car Autotest: Friday 24 June, 8pm, Creed Harris Hotel, Tarbert. www.obbeparantispaiste.com. Football and Recreation Club Park Motorsport Facility, Lochs Road Back Sports Arena Offi cial Opening: Friday 20 Classic Rock Tribute Night: Saturday 25 June, 8pm, May 3pm, Back Football and Recreation Club. The Woodlands Centre. Send us your events. LISTINGS ARE FREE! E-mail Members of the community are invited to attend, Drag Racing at Stornoway Airport: Saturday 25 please contact Terri on 01851 820745 for more June, sponsored by Smiths Garage, Contin. Entry to [email protected] or ring 01851 705749 details or to confi rm attendance. Forms available at Autoparts Stornoway EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B20 www.hebevents.com 04/05/16 - 01/06/16
Groups raise £5,000 for charities
By Eilidh Whiteford The Global Swim 2016 saw over 80 Swimarathon Interact achievements And a Bag-Pack session undertaken by the events take place in 22 countries, with more than Interact Club in Stornoway's Co-op store added a he Rotary Club of Stornoway and The 4,500 swimmers clocking up 998.75miles. As The Nicolson Institute gets set to break for the further £800 to Shaun's Bike appeal. Nicolson Institute Interact Club enjoyed T Funds raised by Rotary's Global family and summer months, we take a look back at the hard the act of giving recently when members were The hard work of the Club was recognised at the friends saw $1,030,005 donated to the End Polio work undertaken by the secondary's Interact Club delighted to present nearly £5,000 to four annual Stornoway Christmas Lights turn on where Now campaign – and with a vaccination costing – and with President Amy McClements at the helm, President Amy was presented with the George charities. the Club have been kept busy helping their local $0.60, that ensures protection against polio for Newhall Shield – awarded for outstanding work by A total sum of £4,806 was donated to charities community and raising funds for charities. more than 1.7million children. youth in the community – on behalf of the Club. CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young); MND Scotland; The Stornoway Rotary Club's Swimarathon – “The 2015/16 year has been an amazing year for Stornoway RNLI, and The Gambia Partnership, And most recently a Soup and Pudding Lunch, along with funds raised through a Bag-Pack in the Interact Club of Stornoway,” said Rotary Club collected through a series of fundraising events organised and run by the Interacters, raised £200 the Co-op last month – contributed £667 to the Vice-President Gavin Woods, who is one of the organised by the two clubs. towards the work of The Gambia Partnership. impressive total. Rotary mentors for the Club. Murdo MacLeod and Iain Campbell, representing Throughout the session, Interact members have And the fundraising work of Stornoway's Rotary “Under the leadership of their young CRY, were pleased to accept a cheque for £703. assisted in a number of Rotary Club events, with Club and Interact Club continue through June with entrepreneurial President Amy McClements the Working to reduce the frequency of young sudden a number of public and fun events. Club has achieved a simply staggering amount of the Bike for Life event in June last year raising over cardiac death through support of young people with £500 for Prostate Cancer; the Swimarathon held Club members will be assisting with the Lewis work.” diagnosed cardiac conditions, as well promoting in February 2016, raised £667 towards the Rotary Carnival on Saturday August 6th, and the Carnival Indeed, from the word go Amy has poured her and developing heart screening programmes and International campaign End Polio Now; and their Midsummer Charity Ball in Stornoway Town Hall energies into the Interact Club which this session funding medical research, CRY was one of three assistance with the organisation and running of the on Friday, June 10th. saw nearly 40 members from S6 and a number charities supported by Stornoway Rotary Club and from lower year groups swell The Nicolson Institute Rotary's Hebridean Gala Dinner and Big Ceilidh in the Interact Club through their Hebridean Gala On Friday, June 17th, the dancers of Ballet Interact Club. March was fantastic, as Gavin added: “It is truthful Dinner and Big Ceilidh event held at the Cabarfeidh Hebrides take to An Lanntair’s stage for an evening and honest to say the large and very long list of of dance and fundraising. The fi rst of many fundraising activities took place Hotel in March. substantial raffl e prizes was obtained by their efforts in May last year, following the devastation caused Stornoway RNLI was another of the three and The new amateur dance ensemble will present and their efforts alone.” by the Nepal earthquake that struck on April 25th Ellen Macdonald and Maggie MacLeod from the a selection of favourites, including excerpts from 2015. It was the deadliest natural disaster to strike In total the glam night raised £2,800 for its three Stornoway Lifeboat Ladies Guild were delighted to Swan Lake, Les Sylphides, Don Quixote, Coppélia, selected charities – MND Scotland, Stornoway accept the donation cheque of £703 also. The Nutcracker, Gaîté Parisienne, as well as original Nepal since 1934 and an estimated 8,000 people works. lost their lives. RNLI and CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young). Throughout the past academic year, The Nicolson And further into the community, Interact Club Institute Interact Club have been busy fundraising in Special guests of the evening include the Lewis In response, the Interact Club organised a Nepal members also helped with the Eilean Siar Foodbank support of MND Scotland, and charity representative Branch of the Clarsach Society, musicians from The Ceilidh and raised over £1,800 towards disaster Peigi Macleod was 'deeply touched' to receive a Nicolson Institute, and local dancers. funds. food collection at Stornoway's Tesco store; served teas and coffees at the induction of the new cheque for £3,200 towards charity funds. Benefi tting from the Ballet will be UK charity Closer to home and this session's Interact Club Stornoway High Free Church minister, and assisted MND Scotland was the third charity to be Action for Children, which has been helping were the fi rst to enter a fl oat in the annual Lewis with a collection for Barnardos charity run by the supported by the Hebridean Gala Dinner and Big children and young people since 1869; as well as Carnival, choosing to base their fl oat on one of the Argos store in Stornoway. Ceilidh Event, and further funds were raised by a international charity Hope and Homes for Children Club's chosen charities – Old MacDonald's Farm. very successful Quiz Night organised and presented which works in nine countries across Central and Another charity chosen by the Club for support Amy, although sad to leave the Interact Club, is by the Interact Club in September last year. Eastern Europe and Africa to reunite children from was MND Scotland, and a Quiz Night organised safe in the knowledge that her tenure as President “Nice to have this photo taken with the young orphanages and institutions with their birth families, and run by the Interact Club earlier this year raised has been a success. fi nd foster or adoptive parents, or move into small folk who worked hard to raise so much money for an impressive £1,800 towards the national charity. “This year as President of the Interact Club has family homes. MND Scotland,” said Peigi. “I was deeply touched.” Club members attended this annual Rotary been one of the best year's of my life!” she said. Pencilled in for Saturday, June 18th, will be And Jonathan MacIver, Chairman of The Gambia District 1010 Conference in Aviemore in early 2016 “I have gained presentation skills by having the Stornoway Rotary Club's second Bike for Life event, Partnership – a reformed Christian charity which – and were invited to make a presentation on their opportunity to talk about what our Club does at raising funds for Prostate Cancer Scotland. works in front of all gathered. aims to support and spread the Gospel in the the annual Rotary Conference. I have also gained Gambia – was pleased to receive a cheque for £200 This year the Club will host a Family Fun-day, The Interactors used the Conference as another many leadership and organisation skills which will with a family cycle in Lews Castle Grounds, as well towards the charity's goals, which was again raised fundraising opportunity, selling Stornoway Black serve me through my life.” by The Nicolson Institute Interact Club through a as a number of stalls, teas and coffees. Pudding and Stag Bakery biscuits, along with And for life after Interact, Amy plans to study Soup & Pudding Lunch held in February this year. And on Friday, June 24th, The Nicolson Institute holding a Hebridean Goodie Hamper raffl e – all of Religious and Philosophical Education at Glasgow Moving to Rotary International, and the Global Interact Club host their 'Great Gatsby Themed which raised an amazing £2,100 which was split University, along with secondary teaching, with the Swimarathon event – of which Stornoway Rotary Night' at the Cabarfeidh Hotel, Stornoway, where between the Bethesda Care Home and Hospice took part, organising a successful Swimarathon in all are welcome to come along in their best 1920s and the Shaun's Bike appeal, aiming to purchase a hope of returning home to pursue a teaching career. Lewis Sports Centre earlier this year – has raised themed outfi t to enjoy a ceilidh, quiz and raffl e with specialist two-man bike for disabled Nicolson pupil Well done Amy and all the Interact Club members over $1million. live music from Stornoway Big Band. Shaun. for a terrifi c year of good work and fundraising! Festival’s new friends are electric he award-winning Hebridean Celtic of £90). A four-day hire will cost £150, including and protecting its environment. artists and festival goers. TFestival’s drive to further enhance its green membership, (usually £230), while a fl exi option It is committed to decreasing its carbon emissions In 2013 HebCelt was hailed as one of the credentials will see it play a pioneering role in will provide half price membership (£25) and the by 14 per cent by 2017 and the Hebridean Celtic greenest festivals in the world after being the only the use of electric cars. ability to take cars as and when required at £5.50 Festival Trust has drawn up a series of long-term Scottish event to receive an Outstanding award from per hour. HebCelt, which will be held from 13-16 July aims on the sustainable use of resources, reducing environmental campaign group A Greener Festival. in Stornoway, is to be the fi rst Scottish festival Chris Morris, E-Car Managing Director and co- emissions and raising awareness of environmental In addition, it was shortlisted in the Greener Festival to partner with E-Car Club to provide a fl eet of founder, said: “As one of the most progressive and matters among volunteers, suppliers, contractors, category in the UK Festival Awards. vehicles discounted for music fans to use during sustainable music festivals there is, we're absolutely its event. delighted to be supporting HebCelt 2016. E-Car, the UK’s fi rst entirely electric pay-per-use “The ten electric, pay-as-you-go vehicles we car club, will have nine Renault Zoe hatchbacks have recently launched around Stornoway provide and a Renault Kangoo van based at Car Hire an excellent solution for low cost, convenient, Hebrides in Stornoway during the four-day festival. environmentally-friendly transport, and we’re T looking forward to demonstrating this forward- CEL The cars are capable of 70-90 miles on a charge thinking model to festival-goers over the four days and users will have free access to ten charging HEB of HebCelt.” points in Lewis and Harris. Charging points in the Outer Hebrides are at the HebCelt Director Caroline Maclennan said: “We 13-16 JULY 2016 ferry terminals at Tarbert, Leverburgh, Lochmaddy, are naturally delighted to partner with E-Car Club. Eriskay and Castlebay; council offi ces at Stornoway Their packages provide festival-goers with a really and Balivanich; and Lews Castle College and Shell fl exible range of offers and access to their fl eet of electric cars. Street Car Park in Stornoway and Lionel School in Ness. “This will provide festival visitors the opportunity to take in as much as time permits of the wider Car Hire Hebrides, which operates the e-cars on natural beauty of the island in an environmentally the island, is an annual sponsor of HebCelt. responsible manner, which fi ts well with our aims to This year’s HebCelt will be headlined by Runrig, reduce our carbon footprint as much as possible.” Red Hot Chilli Pipers and Hayseed Dixie. Other The system works on a membership basis and acts already confi rmed include Julie Fowlis, Astrid, cars should be booked in advance. During the King Creosote, John McCusker and Breabach. 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Harris Tweed… Soapmaking proves a natural route for Linda up her business with the aim of producing natural soap made in traditional Photographs and story by Eilidh Whiteford ways, from local ingredients where possible. tep into the world of Hebridean Soap Company and you step into A year later and Hebridean Soap Company products were being supplied Sa world of all natural ingredients and fragrances as owner Linda to local and mainland hotels, as well as taking off world-wide via the Sutherland and team create an array of soapy delights and lotions from company's website. the Breasclete-based business. And in 2005, the Company moved out of Linda's custom-built kitchen and Established in 2002, and the fi rst commercial soap producing company in into its present home – a renovated century-old stone barn. the Western Isles, Hebridean Soap came about as Linda, a former IBM systems “Around a hundred years ago the building was originally a dwelling house programmer, looked for a new challenge in life. and then was used as a hardware store I've been told,” Linda said. “I was working in Germany with IBM, travelling to and fro from the UK every “Renovating it was a big investment, but all the neighbours were so helpful two weeks,” she said. “I was burnt-out and I needed a change, so I came here and the crofters say they're pleased to see the building in use again.” [to Lewis] for a holiday. With a retail space and dedicated workshop for Linda and her three “I loved it here, and bought my house without thinking of what I would do employees, the new premises also allows visitors the chance to walk around for a living...” and witness the soap making for themselves. Having previously made soaps for friends and family, Linda decided to set Mixed, poured and moulded by hand, it's clear that Hebridean Soap Company products offer something different to the mass-produced products. “We use a variety of vegetable oils for the base, but because we hand- make the soap, there's no need to add chemicals,” said Linda. “And this lack of additives means the soaps are not only gentle to use, but the precious glycerine in the soap is retained throughout the process.” Made from sustainable palm and coconut oils, with pure essential oils for glorious scents, permitted colourings and the 'Angel Tears' of soft Lewis rainwater, the Hebridean Soap Company offers 16 different fragrance soap bars, as well as a range of liquid soaps. Most recently, Linda developed the Gaia skin-care range, with Precious Hand and Body cream and a Rosehip and Chamomile face cream already proving popular. And she is now looking into expanding into face serums, undertaking research into serum preparation with a view to launching more Hebridean Soap Company products. Come and see our collection “It's the researching which can take time, but there's so much you can do with the products and it's important to use good ingredients; the of luxury Harris Tweed gifts, including Chamomile and Rosehip face cream for example, it's excellent for calming jackets, bags and slippers. and rejuvenating the skin. “It does take a long time to develop something new though as I've to fi nd
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taff at CalMac's customer operations centre Sare on a crash learning course to reach out to more Gaelic speakers through social media. Six volunteers from the customer team in Gourock are going through a Gaelic beginners course to enable them to start posting service update tweets bilingually. The team, who are doing the course in their spare time, have reached National 4 exam level which they hope to sit next year. More than 90% of Scots Gaelic speakers live in the areas CalMac serves. “We already provide signage and leafl ets in Gaelic so moving on to social media was an obvious next step,” said CalMac's, Head of Operations Control, Joan Daniels. “The language is very much part of the heritage of the areas we serve and the latest 2011 census showed a slight rise in the number of Gaelic speakers under 20. This is an audience that are very much fl uent in using this medium to get information and so far we have not reached out to, we're now working on changing this.” The six strong team from CalMac's customer Twitter is proving a hit with customers as a care team are hoping their new language skills will way of getting the most up-to-date service status be a hit with the Gaelic speaking passengers. information with more than 38000 tweets sent to around 8000 followers since they started the commitment and endeavour. A small piece of service. communication in Gaelic is likely to go a long way “In terms of learning the staff are very attentive in the minds of customers who use the language and have grasped the basics of the language very on a daily basis,” said the group's Gaelic teacher quickly indeed. Alain Campbell. “I understand that the language is tough to learn CalMac's twitter service updates can be found and I am generally very pleased with the group's @calmac_updates. ! ! !" # " BXEAQFAY` 3"'$AS ! %&TUUT F Yu Bwsxs uxxww#ws#s Rw H Y wv Ys Yus twv wyy H Bwsxs X s w vs s x w RaTCHEY %&TUUT ! 'VS F sw 0 swv wv ww wy x www uvy w tsy 'VS ! (VS
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