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Jordane makes her mark in jewellery world By Fred Silver rom the Islands…that was the theme of the launch of FIslewear, Handmade Hebridean Jewellery, in An Lanntair arts centre on Friday 26th May. Jordane Symington handcrafts designs inspired by the landscape, from precious metals, pearls and gemstones – and her work was dramatised for the show – and future events planned on the mainland – with photographs by Jade Starmore from Gress, using model Emma Macrae from Point. The jewellery is going to be available through independent galleries and will feature at the major national show New Designers, in the Business Design centre in London in late June. Jordane has already shown some of her work at that show. Her work has also featured in Vogue and Tatler magazines. The Hebrides Contemporary Arts Scheme with An Lanntair encouraged Islewear’s development through mentorship opportunities for Jordane after her graduation from the Glasgow School of Art in 2014. She then won scholarships to study stonesetting and enamelling at a college in London. Jordane, who moved from Glasgow to the Islands when she was 14, says the collections for Islewear have been inspired by the machair, rock formations, and the coastal plant and sea life of the Islands. Her work is also inspired by the love that people have for the land September last year. Alex explained: “As part of this scheme she has here, and by the work and support of artist Jane Harlington at Blue received an internship with one of Scotland's top jewellery designers, Pig Studio in Carloway. Jordane believes it was moving to the Islands Sheila Fleet in Orkney, as well as advice on how to promote and that enabled her to choose the path she is now on. grow her business Islewear. Artist Support Coordinator Alex Boyd introduced her at last night’s “In that time it's been a pleasure to watch her grow her business event. He praised her commitment to her work and said she had and come up with new and stunning designs. The quality of her work achieved a "fantastic amount in a very short time." She had worked is truly outstanding, and is an example of the high quality of artwork extremely hard and he had been "blown away" by the quality of the being produced in the Outer Hebrides.” new designs she had come up with. Visit www.islewear.co.uk for more information and to view the Jordane has been on An Lanntair’s mentoring scheme since new online boutique.

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HI-Scot member Neil Macleod with David Mackay, the General Manager of HI-Scot credit union

Seven million reasons to celebrate at credit union en years after it fi rst opened its doors, HI-Scot Credit Union “HI-Scot is now an integral part of our communities and without it !" #$% Thas loaned more than £7,000,000 to its members. many of our members would be unable to access affordable sources The Credit Union – based in James Street, Stornoway – offers loans of credit." from £100 to £15,000 at competitive rates from as low as 6.2% APR The Credit Union sector is particularly vibrant in Scotland with and can be a more affordable source of credit than the traditional 101 Credit Unions serving 388,000 members. HI-Scot Credit Union lenders in the Highlands and Islands. is one of the youngest Credit Unions in the country and already has At a time when affordable, reliable sources of credit can be diffi cult over 2,700 members from Shetland to Fort William and Stornoway to obtain, HI-Scot says it is a genuine alternative to everyone who to Kingussie. lives or works within the communities it operates in. HI-Scot says it is fast becoming the fi rst choice for savings and David Mackay, General Manager of HI-Scot Credit Union, said: loans in the Highlands & Islands. “I am delighted that the Credit Union has reached this fantastic HI-Scot has loaned money for the purchase of 750 cars. Many of milestone in a relatively short period of time. these cars are used by young men and women to be able to get to “Considering it’s our members’ savings that are used to provide and from work across the rural areas we all live in. HI-Scot is a key loans, this demonstrates the difference that can be made by the element in terms of mobilising the young workforce and keeping the people in our communities working together to help each other. economy moving. And £2 million has also been lent to fund home improvements. From replacement windows to new kitchens and bathrooms, HI-Scot has helped hundreds of its members maintain their homes. ###### Neil Macleod, a member of HI-Scot Credit Union said: “I needed to carry out some home improvements recently and immediately thought of HI-Scot as a source of fi nance. They make the whole process really simple and offer fantastic service to their members. I Mop & Shop would recommend HI-Scot to anyone." Our ‘Home Angels’ provide shopping, cleaning HI-Scot Credit Union is a member-owned fi nancial co-operative ###### which offers a genuine ethical alternative to High Street Banks. It is and laundry services, assistance independent of any external organisations and provides a range of attending appointments and savings products and competitive affordable credit to anyone who lives or works in the Highlands & Islands. They can join on line at light lunch preparation. www.hi-scot.com. Once on board, members have access to a wide range of on line services meaning they can manage their account Call: 0800 917 1971 or 24/7 from the comfort of their own home. 1 1 [ email: [email protected] For further information, call HI-Scot on 01851 701865. . / #ChSr pr /- *0 0 1, * ! 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Much of Douglas’s most valuable experience came from his decade in Stornoway where he played a critically important role in the establishment of an entirely new authority which, in 1975 and for the fi rst time, unifi ed the Western Isles for local government purposes. N Douglas had started his career in social work but Scottish local government, became chief executive was attracted by the prospect of a small, single-tier of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities !! ! !% authority and was initially appointed as Depute before returning to the front line as chief executive Director of Administration. One member of the in Fife. interviewing panel was Sandy Matheson and thus When he retired in 2006, further public began a lifelong friendship. appointments awaited. As chair of the Scottish The early days of Comhairle nan Eilean (as it Consumer Council (later enlarged to become then was) were shaped by fi rst-rate councillors and Consumer Focus Scotland) he became a notable an exceptionally able team of senior offi cials. In champion of consumer rights and was reappointed 1978, Douglas became Director of Administration in 2011. Membership and later chairmanship of and maintained a close working relationship with the Accounts Commission for Scotland widened the chief executive, Roy MacIver. his remit. They provided a marked contrast in styles – Roy In the latter role, he published a report which noted that the most successful education ! gave the appearance of being laid back while Douglas exuded brisk effi ciency and sceptical authorities in Scotland were the ones where elected councillors were most effective in holding humour. Both were smart operators who did ! ! much to shape and apply the priorities of the new offi cials to account. Last September, he warned !& council, most urgent of which was to equalise that current approaches to the funding of social service levels within the islands. care in Scotland are “unsustainable”. It is easy to forget now what was achieved in Douglas was certainly political with a small these early years. Outside of Lewis, children were ‘p’ and privately with a large one. However, his – prior to the advent of Comhairle nan Eilean – over-riding commitment was to the quality of dispersed to a dozen secondary schools. Services public services on which all of his fellow citizens like social work barely existed and inter-island depended. He knew from unrivalled fi rst-hand communications were primitive. Everything experience how local government could make a changed within a decade. difference and fought doggedly on its behalf. Douglas was always notably straight in his A native of Ellon, he concluded his schooling $ $ dealings. When he pointed out the pitfalls of at Inverness Royal Academy and graduated what councillors might be contemplating, his from Edinburgh University. Latterly, he and his " & interventions carried authority. Equally, he wife Mairi lived in St Andrew’s while always maintaining their connection with the Western ! !! knew how the system worked and was skilled at ! extracting maximum benefi t for the Western Isles. Isles, largely through their continuing friendship with Sandy and Irene Matheson. In 1985, he was appointed chief executive of Ross and Cromarty District Council and again Sandy gave the eulogy at the funeral service on made a notable success of that position, working Monday May 15 at St Leonard’s Parish Church, St closely with an outstanding convener, George Andrew’s, where Douglas was an elder. He recalled Finlayson. After fi ve years, he went into one of the a “fi rm belief in the primacy of community” and biggest jobs in Scottish local government, as chief added: “In his splendid career, he had no other executive of Central Region. ambition but to serve”. Another bout of local government reorganisation Nowhere benefi ted more from that commitment did away with the big regions in 1995 and Douglas, than the Western Isles. by then a known and trusted fi gure throughout Brian Wilson % !% !& ! Keith launches record label new record label for Outer Hebrides the same time as releasing the audio tracks online Aacts and artists has been launched by to download. Stornoway-based Wee Studio. Wee Studio has found that this gives the best The brainchild of Keith Morrison, ‘Wee Studio view count, most momentum, and fans will be able Records’ is aimed to deliver music from acts based to feel like they are a fl y on the wall during the in or with links to the Outer Hebrides. recordings and keeping in touch with how their favourite acts music is developing. “We are so far away from the record industry,” said Keith. “We needed to come up with a new Giving power back to the audience, the process way to release records that works for musicians on allows ‘Liking’ and ‘Sharing; of videos to give the $ % the island. record label and the acts the chance to get much further. “Over the years Wee Studio has built up a large ! !% ! network with very successful fan engagement. It’s The fi rst release on Wee Studio Records is ‘Willie time to pool all of the creative talent together to use Campbell and the Tumbling Souls’ with track those numbers and momentum to benefi t present ‘Dance a Little Better’. “The local music industry and future local acts,” he continued. has a real wholesome feel about it right now,” said Keith. “I have developed this plan with other local Helping local music makers make a real noise, music businesses, venues and musicians and it has using social media, Wee Studio Records will be urirhpx been a real team effort.” releasing videos of the acts recording the tracks at 08/06/17 - 05/07/17 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION ONE - Page 9 Week to mark work of Armed Forces he annual celebration and show of support 12noon to 2pm. and enjoying a cuppa and a piece of cake,” said island veterans are invited to come along to enjoy a Tto the UK’s Armed Forces takes place this All proceeds go to the SSAFA, the charity which Tegan Jones, Director of Fundraising at SSAFA. free breakfast roll and tea or coffee. month – and a series of events in Stornoway offers support to both serving and veteran Armed “Every penny raised will allow SSAFA to Rounding off the Armed Forces Day 2017 have been organised throughout the week of Forces men and women and their families. continue to help more than 60,000 people a year, celebrations, on Monday, June 26th, will be a Armed Forces Day (Saturday, June 24th). The charity’s annual fundraising campaign, the ranging from Second World War veterans to young Veteran’s March, starting from the Bridge Centre Monday, June 19th, will see the raising of the ‘Big Brew Up’ runs throughout June 2017 and servicemen and women and the families of those at 6pm. The Armed Forces Day fl ag will then be Armed Forces Day fl ag by a member of the 7 Scots encourages friends, colleagues and family members wounded or killed in Afghanistan and Syria.” lowered at Perceval Square, and the week end in Perceval Square, accompanied by members of to come together and host a tea party. And you can host your own ‘Big Brew Up’ – visit marked by a fl yover of the Stornoway Coastguard Lewis and Harris Youth Pipe and Drums. “During the month of June, SSAFA’s Big Brew Up www.ssafa.org.uk for more information. search and rescue helicopter at 6.30pm. On Friday, June 23rd, it’s time for the Armed will be embracing this beloved pastime, by asking On Armed Forces Day – Saturday, June 24th – a To fi nd out more about Armed Forces Day, Forces charity SSAFA’s ‘Big Brew Up’ tea party, people across the UK to show their support for the Veterans Breakfast will be served in Stornoway Co- and search for events taking place near you, visit taking place in the Drill Hall, Church Street, from Armed Forces community by popping the kettle on op store, Macaulay Road, from 9am to 10am, and www.armedforcesday.org.uk Volunteer group backs bid to boost cycling national project encouraging thousands of people to cycle Volunteer Hebrides is a Third Sector Hebrides subsidiary, focussed help from our fully certifi ed cycle ride leaders we are here to support Afor everyday journeys is coming to Lewis. on volunteer opportunities. people challenge the “fear” of cycling with fun, easy, get-started The Big Bike Revival, an award-winning programme developed The fi rst of a series of events includes a Cycling Treasure Hunt! cycling techniques for beginners and those who’ve not cycled for a by Cycling UK and funded by Transport Scotland, helps people in Volunteering Hebrides will launch The Embark Community Cycling while. Scotland to bring their bikes back into use by providing bike health Project on Saturday 17th June from the newly renovated Cycle Hub ”There are lots of ways to get involved with the Embark Community on Willowglen corner, Stornoway. checks, sharing maintenance knowhow and giving people more Cycling Project – contact them by emailing info@volunteeringhebrides. confi dence in the saddle. Cyclists are invited to come along, register in teams of four and set org.uk or by calling 01851 702632. off on a cycling treasure hunt around the castle grounds. Partnered by 100 community groups and bicycle recycling centres Cycling UK’s Head of Development Scotland, Suzanne Forup said: across the country, the Big Bike Revival aims to reach thousands of Team registrations take place from 12:00 and the treasure hunt will “The Big Bike Revival in Scotland reached communities across the people to encourage them to get cycling again and to replace short start at 13:00. length and breadth of Scotland in 2016, from small rural villages to car journeys with the bike. Refreshments and a welcome sit-down will be available afterwards local communities in our biggest cities. In 2016, around 8,000 people participated across Scotland; this in the Cycle Hub café. Entry and refreshments are free of charge and year events will run until 17 June to encourage even more people to the winning team will get a cash prize of £100. ”This year we are delighted to partner with the Volunteer Hebrides in Stornoway to help people fall back in love with cycle for everyday trips. Tina Macleod, Development Manager, Volunteering Hebrides, cycling.” The Embark Community Cycling Project in Stornoway, a taking part in the Big Bike Revival said: “The Embark Community Volunteering Hebrides initiative, has been awarded Big Bike Revival Cycling Project is delighted to be involved in the Big Bike Revival To fi nd Big Bike Revival events in Stornoway, visit funding to deliver activities in the local community. in Scotland and help deliver its core missions on a local level. With www.bigbikerevival.org.uk !"#$%!#%&% " !!'"" &( &%"!

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Lewis Chemical Works remembered with a cake from Blackhouse Bakery made in the image of a slab of peat An Enormous Three historical episodes 'The Lodge & Lewis – Reviews and reports by Fred Silver ewis and Harris have a long history…but surprisingly little of it is recorded in accessible modern Lhistorical studies. Reckless Blunder In the early 1960s, the great English historiographer E. H. Carr described history as a solid core of opinion 250 years in amity surrounded by a sea of disputable facts…but in the case of Lewis and Harris, there is nothing much of the istoric Glen House – opposite the HCaberfeidh Hotel in Stornoway – was the Dr Whiteford also way of a solid core of opinion. setting on Wednesday May 31st for the well- demonstrated the An enormous amount of energy has been put into genealogy – and other aspects of family history – but andy Matheson cemented his reputation as an eminent attended launch of a major new book on a vital working of peat only a tiny amount of properly researched attention has been paid to the context in which these people were Sauthority on Stornoway’s history with a magisterial address part of the history of the Isle of Lewis. distillation in a display in the Town Hall on Friday June 2, showing how the modern outside the house after living. But – like the proverbial London buses – you are waiting for ages for one to come along, when three An Enormous Reckless Blunder – The Story of the town was established and grew from the late 16th Century the book launch turn up at once – in this case, the late May and early June saw the publication of An Enormous Reckless Lewis Chemical Works, written by Ali Whiteford onwards – and how the town’s connection with Free Masonry and published by the Islands Book Trust, is the Blunder – the story of the Lewis Chemical Works – by Dr Ali Whiteford; the publication of A History of grew and changed with it. product of 42 years of interest and work on the Borve Lodge by Tony Scherr – a gloriously understated title if ever there was one; and also a major talk by Lodge Fortrose marks its 250th year this year – and the Town Hall topic. Sandy Matheson on the history of Stornoway and its Masonic Lodge. was packed after the public was invited to fi nd out more about the Dr Whiteford explained how his long years of And there is one theme common to all…anyone looking at the history of Lewis and Harris who fails to history of Stornoway's Masonic Lodge, and its links with the town research had fi nally been aided by the ability of understand how cosmopolitan Stornoway society was from the 17th to the early 20th Century will fall from Sandy, who along with his many former public offi ces over 50 the modern internet to allow researchers to draw years, was also formerly a Master of the Lodge. into error. There was a constant interchange of people and ideas…and Stornoway was more often at the disparate threads of information together far more Entitled 'The Lodge & Lewis – 250 years in Amity', Mr Matheson's quickly than in the past. forefront of innovation than most would imagine. talk was built around the history of Stornoway's oldest surviving local Described as being ‘one of the most enchantingly organisation, as the Lodge has been in existence since November bizarre episodes in Scottish industrial history,’ the 1767. full story of the Lewis Chemical Works is being It was offi cially formed on 16th August 1769, the date on which told for the fi rst time, as the audience heard. its Charter was actually received in Stornoway but Lodge Fortrose Dr Whiteford, who formerly taught at The A History of Borve Lodge No.108 had existed for almost two years longer as the Brethren Nicolson Institute, was introduced by fellow Point carried on the principles and tenants of the Craft, knowing their resident and former Aird School headteacher ony Scherr moved to Harris in 1966 and has worked on – and retired more than Charter was due. Alasdair Macleod, who explained their shared once from – the Borve Lodge Estate since then. His recently-published book is T The foundation stone of the present home of Lodge Fortrose, on enthusiasm for peat and related topics. an impressive collection of information covering wildlife, archaeology, social and Kenneth Street, Stornoway, was laid with due ceremony on May 28th Morison, whose memoir forms the basis of most architectural history not only for that area of South Harris but the rest of the Island; Dr Whiteford outlined how James Matheson 1819 having been originally based in Cromwell Street. purchased the Isle of Lewis with a vast fortune that is known about the working of the project and – of course – the building maintenance and development of Borve Lodge itself. which, at its peak, employed hundreds of people Mr Matheson showed how the records and activities of the Lodge he had made trading in the Far East. A man with And it covers a far wider area than the title suggests – socially, geographically and as peat-cutters. refl ected the developments of the town over the centuries – and how a thirst for knowledge, especially in the fi elds of philosophically. The story of Borve Lodge – built in stages from around 1865 – involves the development of the Lodge gave insights into the developments in science and technology, he was also interested in The book – almost 250 pages long – brings to life all the forces and infl uences on Island life in the past 200 years, from the local versions of ways to exploit the abundant natural resources of not only the extraordinary project that saw Lewis the community and society around it in Stornoway. the Clearances, to the infl uence of Lord Leverhulme and the impact of agencies like the the Town Hall burned down – the Lodge was the main large hall his new acquisition. as a major player in the 19th Century Scottish oil He showed how the cosmopolitan membership of the Lodge Highlands and Islands Development Board/Highlands and Islands Enterprise and – overall available to the public in Stornoway. And it provided a refuge for industry, but an entire aspect of the period during refl ected the ebb and fl ow of the business of Stornoway – with the At the same time, in both Dartmoor and Ireland, – of landlords, whether good, indifferent or bad. Borve Lodge has been the nexus for what remained of the Town Library between 1918 and 1928. peat deposits were being used as a source of fuels which Sir James Matheson owned and ran the several visions of major employment opportunities – from Leverhulme’s massive fi shing existence of the Customs House and the fi sh-curing business bringing And – listing members of family after family who had gone on to and other products. Henry Caunter, artist, amateur Isle of Lewis. And the Scottish shale oil industry port plans for Harris; to what has become the BASF Pharma base in Breasclete on Lewis; in people from outside the Island. Between 1767 and 1867, only 24 scientist and business associate of Matheson from was a major player…until it was undermined by and the HIDB’s plan for a major hotel at Borve Lodge itself. out of the total of 750 members were from rural areas – including have impacts nationally and internationally – he laid out a strong cheap imports from the new oilfi elds in the USA. case for the discipline and organisational skills learned from running Devon where Matheson was MP for Ashburton, Anyone wishing to learn a great deal about the lives of the Hebrides could do a lot worse three from Harris – whereas at least 60 were originally from off the It illuminates the range of skills and activities this organisation, having been the basis of successful careers, even carried out experiments on the distillation of peat than start with this eclectic book. For instance, there are a series of recollections from local Island. available locally – and the lingering impact in where relatives and descendants were not themselves members of deposits in Lewis – some of which were done at people of everything from mysterious ghosts to an equally mysterious plane that landed During the 19th century the work of the Ordnance Survey, the communal memory of a project that ended in the Lodge. Glen House, which became the Caunter family development of the Ross Mountain Battery, and the establishment of 1874. on a local beach in 1927, which remind us of the continuing importance of oral culture. home. There is a neat encapsulation of the crisis over “Dr No” on the Isle of Raasay, which had the Royal Naval Reserve base were all refl ected in the membership of He pointed out that former Sheriff and Procurator Fiscal Colin Scott These showed commercial promise and Dr Whiteford has done an immense job of the side-effect of wrecking the hotel scheme for Borve; and clear summaries of the progress the Lodge – while the road-building of the era of Sir James Matheson Mackenzie, who was in the audience, is a descendant of one of the Matheson fi nanced the development and bringing to life both the people and science behind of community land ownership; the decline of the local population; and changes in public – not himself a Lodge member – enabled a great growth of rural original group who petitioned for the Lodge to be established. this world-leading project – for future generations, construction of the Lewis Chemical Works, which administration. membership. Further major changes – such as those associated with From the start, the Lodge has been involved in Benevolence and it must be hoped that someone will come along would produce, amongst other things, lighting oil Of course, the main point is to detail the changes in ownership and attitudes at Borve the World Wars – were refl ected in Lodge membership. Charity work – starting with individuals within a couple of years of and paraffi n from peat. to similarly illuminate other aspects of Stornoway’s history. Lodge itself over the years – and its own continued importance in the local economy as an employer. Mr Matheson demonstrated how during its lifetime the building being established; playing a major role in the establishment of the The story of the works is one of hope, drama and has been used by many townspeople and organisations for public Lewis Hospital in the 1890s; and carrying on today with more than In that regard, it is sad there are no footnotes to And for those interested – or obsessed – with fi shing and game, there’s lots about that, too. But it’s all split up under separate headings pathos and is inhabited, not only by the curious meetings, dance classes and public dinners, piping classes, £40,000 raised in recent times, and work in Malawi and with the help those who travel in Dr Whiteford’s wake… (a total of 34 chapters) so everyone can pursue their own interests through its 230 pages . gentry, but also by academics, scoundrels and the ISBN: 978-1-907443-74-9 weddings, and also for educational purposes. Until the Town Hall victims of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster playing a major part of their maybe they could be compiled and placed on line. A History of Borve Lodge by Tony Scherr £10. Available from The Baltic Bookshop and Seallam in Northton, and other local outlets. men of Lewis, including the redoubtable Donald | Paperback | 272pp | £9.99 was completed in 1906 – and again between 1918 and 1928 after work. EVENTS SECTION ONE - Page 12 www.hebevents.com 08/06/17 - 05/07/17

an Lanntair

The Boss Baby The Handmaiden From Madagascar director Tom McGrath, The Boss Set during the Japanese occupation of Korea in Baby is a wry animated caper about a new babyʼs the 1930s, a young handmaiden named Sookee impact on a regular family. This particular newborn (Kim Tae-ri) is hired by Hideko (Kim Min-hee), a (voiced by the unmistakable Alec Baldwin) secretly reclusive heiress who lives in a sprawling mansion has the wit and intellect of a high-level CEO. After under the watchful eye of her domineering Uncle discovering that puppies have overtaken babies in Kouzuki (Cho Jin-woong). the adoration market, he teams up with his wildly But Sookee harbours a secret: she has been imaginative big brother Tim in a mission to outwit recruited by Fujiwara (Ha Jung-woo), a scheming PuppyCoʼs unhinged CEO Francis E. Francis (Steve con artist posing as a Japanese Count, to trick Buscemi) and get BabyCorp back on top! Hideko into entrusting him with her fortune. Thu 8 Jun 2D 6pm However, when Sookee and Hideko begin to develop unexpected emotions for each other, they start putting together a plan of their own. With breathtaking visuals, grandiose set design and frenzied humour, The Handmaiden is one of the yearʼs most anticipated ﬁ lms – an opulent and labyrinthine tale of deception, romance and triple-crossing that marks a career high for one of modern cinemaʼs most thrilling auteurs. Thu 8 Jun 8.30pm

Guardians of the Galaxy The Fast and the Furious Vol. 2 8: The Fate of the Furious The Guardians must fi ght to keep their newfound When a mysterious woman (Charlize Theron) family together as they unravel the mysteries of seduces Dom back into the world of crime, the Peter Quillʼs (Chris Pratt) true parentage… Old foes crew face trials that will test them as never before. become new allies and fan-favourite characters Crisscrossing the globe, they get back in the from the classic comics will come to our heroesʼ aid driver's seat to stop an anarchist from unleashing in this funny, action-packed second installment. chaos on the worldʼs stage… and bring home the man who made them a family. Sat 10 Jun 1.30pm 2D Sat 10 Jun 8.30pm Sat 10 Jun 5pm 3D Fri 16 Jun 5.30pm Wed 14 Jun 6pm 3D Weaving in some Russian links… Their Finest On Monday May 29th Harris Tweed Hebrides hosted the Consul General of the Russian Federation, Andrey Pritsepov, at the mill in Shawbost, where he was an enthusiastic learner about the story behind Harris Tweed. He was welcomed by the company's chairman, Brian Wilson and brand development director, Set in a WWII London populated by the women, old men and children who remained at home. Young Margaret Ann MacLeod. They gave him a guided tour of the Shawbost mill and explained the elements that make Harris Tweed unique. Mr Wilson said: "The Welsh woman Catrin (Gemma Arterton) lands a Consul General showed a great interest in the Harris Tweed process and the possibilities for promoting it as a luxury fabric in Russia. It is a market in which job writing dialogue for propaganda fi lmmakers we currently do a small amount of business but clearly has far greater potential given the strong interest in British fashion, the growing demand for high quality looking for “a womanʼs touch”. Crossing paths products and also the climatic conditions.” Mr Pritzepov was presented with a jacket length of Harris Tweed in the special design which Harris Tweed Hebrides (and swords) with dashing producer Tom Buckley has developed with the Scottish Rugby Union, combining Scotland's dark blue with the colours of the thistle. (Sam Clafl in) and eccentric old thesp Ambrose Hilliard (Bill Nighy, on top form) as bombs drop all around them, Catrin discovers thereʼs just as much Alien: Covenant drama, comedy and passion behind the camera as there is on-screen. Bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, the crew of the colony ship Covenant Fri 16 Jun 8.45pm discover what they think is an uncharted paradise, Sat 24 Jun 5pm perfect for terraforming and inhabitation. This newly discovered planet, however, is in actual fact A Dogʼs Purpose a dark, dangerous world, whose sole inhabitant is the synthetic David (Michael Fassbender), survivor A Dogʼs Purpose from director Lasse Hallström of the doomed Prometheus expedition… (The Cider House Rules, Dear John) shares the soulful and surprising story of one devoted dog Thu 22 Jun 8.45pm (voiced by Josh Gad) who fi nds the meaning of his Sat 24 Jun 8pm own existence through the lives of the humans he Fri 30 Jun 8.45pm teaches to laugh and love. Moving, sentimental and jaunty – this is a tale that will make you refl ect on just how much our four-legged friends Pirates of the Caribbean: mean to our lives. Salazarʼs Revenge Thu 22 Jun 6pm An old adversary, Armando Salazar (Javier Bardem), escapes the Devilʼs Triangle with his Sat 24 Jun 2pm ghost crew of Spanish Navy and makes it his mission to kill every pirate on the high seas. The only way to stop him is for Sparrow and his smart new ally Carina (Kaya Scodelario) to track down the rarest of maritime artefacts – the Trident of Poseidon. Another adventure awaits, with some returning familiar faces to keep things interesting… Wed 28 Jun 6pm 3D Fri 30 Jun 5.30pm 2D Sat 1 Jul 2.30pm 2D Sat 1 Jul 8.45pm 3D

Wonder Woman Lady Macbeth When, in the early 20th century, American pilot Rural North East England, 1865. Katherine Steve Trevor (Chris Pine) crashes on their shores (Florence Pugh, one to watch) is stiﬂ ed by her and tells of a massive conﬂ ict raging in the outside loveless marriage, having been sold off to a world, Diana leaves her home, convinced she can bitter man twice her age. When she embarks stop the threat. Fighting alongside man in a war on a passionate affair with a young stablehand to end all wars – World War I – Diana will discover (Cosmo Jarvis), a force is unleashed inside her so her full powers and her true destiny… powerful that she will stop at nothing to get what Thu 29 Jun 5.30pm 3D she wants… Sat 1 Jul 5pm 2D Thu 29 Jun 9pm

The newly-established islands branch of the St Andrew’s First Aid charity, based on Lewis, provided cover at the Benbecula half marathon on June 3rd. It was the fi rst time – as far as anyone can remember – that a dedicated Western Isles fi rst aid volunteer group had travelled to cover an event further south than Harris. It was also the fi rst time the group’s volunteers had covered two events on the same day. Whilst three volunteers stayed in Stornoway to cover the local Alzheimers 5K memory walk around the town, four others travelled down to Benbecula. They say very positive connections were made with the team leader of the Scottish Ambulance Service in the Southern Isles and also with the Police Scotland Youth Volunteers who were travelling on the same ferry. 08/06/17 - 05/07/17 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION ONE - Page 13

Sophie Morrison Junior Acro Solo Champion North West Allstars Cheer & Dance team Champion titles for cheer and dance teams

By Eilidh Whiteford dance, pom, jazz, and ballet, as well as tumbling and cheerleading; and we have a range of new resh from gaining two second places at classes, with most open to all levels and abilities,” FNational competitions in Glasgow in said Kirstie. March, Lewis’ North West Allstars Cheer & “Our Cheer evaluations – where we place Dance team have again tasted success bringing athletes in competitive teams – will take place on home three Champion titles amongst a host of June 7th, and are open to our current athletes, as prize winning silverware from Inverness based well as dancers and athletes from other disciplines, Cheerfestival 2017. and those completely new (aged eight years and “We have had one of our best seasons and I over). am so proud of all our athletes and dancers, and “Our recreational classes are open to all aged thankful to our coaches and everyone who has three and above, and can be joined throughout the supported us over the year,” said Programme year depending on available space.” Director Kirstie Anderson, Hebrides Dance and Kirstie added: “We are also thrilled to announce Wellbeing Studio. the start of a new class which has been in huge Hip Hop Coach Kayleigh Nicolson added: “We demand over the years. ‘Tiny Cheer’, for young had goals entering this competition and smashed ones aged three to fi ve years old, will be a fun every single one – even exceeding some! class covering basic movement to music and easy “This was some of our girls' fi rst time competing tumbling skills.” in solos and duets, and second time ever To fi nd out more about Tiny Cheer, and other competing. Both days were made tougher by the classes in the Cheer and Dance timetable, please fact they had been up since 5am travelling straight email [email protected]. to the competition and then competing, but the And check out the ‘North West Allstars girls really pulled it out the bag. Cheerleaders’ Facebook page for further “This competition was not easy and the talent in information, including the summer programme of every division was insane. But it was lovely to see events and activities for young people. everyone on the fl oor, and everyone put their heart and soul into their routines and it really showed!” It wasn’t just Kirstie and Kayleigh who recognised the North West Allstar talent, the judges agreed with three Champion titles coming back across the Minch – Abbie Morrison taking the Senior Jazz Solo Champion title; Sophie Morrison awarded Junior Acro Solo Champion; and Eilidh MacDonald joined Abbie and Sophie to take the Junior Open Trio Champions title as the Highest Scoring Trio of the day. Squad members also found success in the Junior Jazz Solo (2nd place); Youth Jazz Solo (9th place); Youth Open Duet (4th place); Hip Hop Solo (4th place); Senior Open Duet (4th place); Junior Pom (4th place); Junior Jazz (3rd place), and Youth Hip Hop (4th place). It’s back to practice for the North West Allstars however as they get set for the new season ahead – and invite all interested to come along and have a go. “We are now planning for our next season of cheer and dance, which includes hip hop, cheer Abbie Morrison Senior Jazz Solo Champion Eilidh MacDonald joined Abbie and Sophie Morrison to take the Junior Open Trio Champions title EVENTS SECTION ONE - Page 14 www.hebevents.com 08/06/17 - 05/07/17 £4000 from League of Friends By Eilidh Whiteford he League of Friends in Stornoway is Thelping Alzheimer's and dementia sufferers are kept active, both physically and mentally, with the donation of £4,000 worth of resources to Dun Berisay, Dun Eisdean, and Ardseileach care homes. The resource packs contain a number of items designed to support and enhance the lives of those with Alzheimer's and dementia such as large print Randy Laursen, Andrew Aitken and David Bradley from jigsaws, physical movement activities and memory The Scottish Salmon Company’s Cairndow site with cards amongst many others. their new defi brillator A group of volunteers who are actively engaged in enhancing the welfare of patients in Western Defi brillators installed Isles Hospital and local care homes, The League of Friends have worked for many years in the Pictured are representatives from the Women’s Cancer Support Group who recently gave a generous donation to Bethesda Hospice which enabled them to purchase a maxi-move hoist, a specialist nursing bed and a pumpless cirrus mattress. Mrs across salmon sites background, providing support within the island Carol Somerville, General Manager of Bethesda Care Home and Hospice, thanked them for their generous donation. hospital, working with staff and patients to deliver he Scottish Salmon Company (SSC) has essential services that support patients and make Tinstalled defi brillators across all of its sites their stay a better experience. Lighting up the chance of energy savings after a life-threatening situation was averted by In Western Isles Hospital, the League runs the quick-thinking teamwork. Tea Bar – which raises the majority of funds for When Randy Laursen, Processing Operative the charity – and other services undertaken by at the SSC Cairndow Processing Plant in Argyll, the Friends include visiting patients, delivering suffered a major cardiac arrest while at work in birthday presents for long term patients, providing June last year, the actions of his colleagues saved hairdryers and hairdressing accessories, library his life. The team swiftly implemented emergency services and laundry services for patients. procedures that included CPR and the use of an Each year The League of Friends ask each onsite defi brillator, and Randy has since made a hospital department and care home for their full recovery. ‘Wish List’ – and this year Dun Berisay requested The Scottish Salmon Company has now installed additional resources for Alzheimer’s and dementia defi brillators at all 60 of its sites across the West sufferers in their care. Coast of Scotland and Hebrides and at its head offi ce in Edinburgh. The League of Friends have responded with around £4,000 worth of support as they extended With 220 SSC staff in the Outer Hebrides, the the request to include Dun Eisdean and Ardseileach company has made a signifi cant investment on care homes. the crucial equipment and in a programme of specialist training for its teams throughout the The League would like to thank all the customers, islands. Staff will be trained on how to use the patients, family, friends and staff who visit and defi brillators. use the League of Friends Tea Bar at Western Isles Hospital for their vital support in raising funds to Craig Anderson, Chief Executive Offi cer at The enable the charity’s work. Scottish Salmon Company, said: “We take the health and wellbeing of our staff very seriously The League of Friends Tea Bar at Western Isles and with many of our sites located in remote rural Hospital is open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to Left to right - Matt Bruce, TIG Board Member, Holly Magee, Project Administrator, Sally Reynolds, Urras areas it’s vital we have the necessary equipment in 4pm, and on Saturdays from 2pm to 4.30pm. Oighreachd Chàrlabhaigh Development Manager, Agnes Rennie, Chair of Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn, Kenneth place in the event of an emergency. Maclennan, Chair of Urras Oighreachd Chàrlabhaigh, Lisa Maclean, Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn Development Manager, Amy Kapherr-Diament, Project Offi cer, Finlay MacLennan, Project Offi cer “This large-scale investment means we can deliver these state-of-the-art defi brillators to all n exciting new partnership project is ready During home visits – as well as replacing our sites and provide staff training on their use. Ato launch this summer, funded by the older, ineffi cient bulbs with effi cient LED bulbs – We have also reviewed our First Aid kits and Climate Challenge Fund. households will also benefi t from tailored energy procedures to ensure the 220 SSC staff members The project partners are community landowning effi ciency, tariff and switching advice alongside throughout the Outer Hebrides are fully equipped. trusts Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn and Urras referrals to partner agencies. “The swift actions of our people at Cairndow saved Randy’s life and the company is extremely Oighreachd Chàrlabhaigh working with local A project team have been employed by TIG, and energy experts Tighean Innse Gall (TIG) who will proud of them. It’s a shining example of teamwork.” the fi rst project meeting has been held. It is hoped deliver the project by supporting households within Randy Laursen said: “A defi brillator is one of the the roll out of the initiative will be underway from An artist's impression the two estates to take practical steps to become most important pieces of equipment on our sites. more energy effi cient. June. The next 10 months will see over 2,000 LED It’s great that The Scottish Salmon Company is light bulbs put in place, many homes will have Homes plan for Tarbert The aim of this project is to reduce carbon investing in its employees and keeping them safe. Energy Performance Certifi cate (EPCs) completed lans have been submitted for four new emissions across both estate areas, by providing “Thanks to my team at Cairndow, and after and it is hoped there will be some impact on the dwellings in the centre of Tarbert. householders with information and knowledge as spending almost a month in hospital, I returned P well as encouraging them to save money through extremely high fuel poverty fi gure for the Western to work in August and I was recently given a clean Hebridean Housing Partnership proposes behavioural change. Isles as a whole. bill of health." building a two-storey housing unit on land between the bus car park and the Free Presbyterian church. But already, several objections have been lodged against the development. School Say Rural Design Architects, on behalf of HHP: “The proposed development is a low profi le, two storey building with a mono-pitched roof, the success lower level of which is embedded below existing ground level to minimise any impact to existing he Nicolson Institute Under 15 boys team views from the neighbouring buildings, while Tare the North of Scotland champions, after maximising the views outwards towards the ferry defeating Fraserburgh Academy at Clach Park, terminal and the sea from the building itself.” Inverness. The fi nal was a repeat of the U14 The proposed building accommodates four fi nal from last year. It looked to be going to affordable housing units, of which the two on extra time with the score at 1-1 but Nicolson the ground level are universally accessible via Institute managed to bag another goal before connecting bridges, while the two on the lower the fi nal whistle with the match ending 2-1. ground are accessed by a concrete stair. Congratulations to all the boys who represented Primary site access will be via a dropped kerb The Nicolson Institute in this prestigious U15 from Main Street to a private parking area. North of Scotland competition, and to their Car parking spaces and turning area will be coaches Angus Mackay and Willie Mackay provided for six cars, two of which are of level from the Maths department. The goals were access. scored by Euan Anderson and Mathew Wright. 08/06/17 - 05/07/17 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION ONE - Page 15 Stornoway’s port…plans for the future

By Iain A MacSween fi nal version of the Port Masterplan outlining a 20-year Avision for the development of Stornoway Harbour has been published by Stornoway Port Authority. Community consultation over the draft proposals proved positive and the Masterplan concentrates on three areas: the creation of a Deep Water Port; development at Goat Island and Newton Basin; and the leisure and amenity facilities around Cromwell Street Quay. The proposed Sandwick Bay marina development – included as an option in the Draft Masterplan – has been removed in favour of these three areas. The Deep Water Port is seen as essential for the long-term future of the Port and a sustainable island economy. The multifunctional developments at Goat Island address the needs of a variety of business areas, while development of the Cromwell Street Quay area is being seen as a potential asset for the community and for tourists alike. The plan says the main area of town is in need of improvement. A combination of soft landscaping, additional seating and signage is proposed, together with replacing the wall along Cromwell Street with hand rails, improved access to Cromwell Street Quay, as well as improved facilities for marina users. In addition, spare pontoons from the old lifeboat berth will be installed at the north end of marina. This should add 10 to 12 berths for small vessels. The proposed footbridge along the top of the tidal sill will provide a shorter access route into the Castle Grounds. The shallow waters at the northern end of Bayhead detract from the views of the Lews Castle and grounds and of the Port. The pontoons would also provide additional capacity for visiting yachts during busy summer weeks, in particular the Hebridean Celtic Festival week. Development of a bridge and lagoon should enhance the attractiveness of this area, whilst the development of Cromwell Street Today…plans for the outer harbour Quay for leisure users and tourists will further increase the attraction in cruise ships, compared to 2015, and a 64 per cent increase in Stornoway commissioned by Lord Leverhulme in 1919. The drawing of the town and harbour. cruise ship passengers. of the harbour was particularly detailed and a proposed footbridge The Port Authority is preparing a business plan for all of the can be seen — right where one is proposed in the 2017 Masterplan — developments and with investigation and designs for the Goat Island Also, there was a 17 per cent increase in ferry passengers and 12,359 across to the Castle Grounds from the end of Cromwell Street Quay. works. more cars travelled on the Ullapool to Stornoway ferry compared to the previous year. Turnover was nearly £3.3million. The original masterplan was drawn by the famous architect and The 2016 Annual Report now published includes reference artist Thomas Raffl es Davison who undertook work on Port Sunlight to each of the above projects. The report details some interesting There were some changes to the membership of the Port Authority developments, including the fact that 2016 saw a 49 per cent increase board during 2016. Dr Neil Galbraith retired after many years of for Lord Leverhulme, and also on the Lewis War Memorial. service, while two new members joined. They were Ian McCulloch, The drawing, exhibited at the Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition who had a career in the oil and gas industry, and Margaret Ann in 1920, is on permanent display in the boardroom at Amity House, Macleod, Brand Development Director for Harris Tweed Hebrides. where the Port Authority’s offi ces are located. There have been only six female board members at the Port previously, Looking to the future, Port Authority Chief Executive Alex MacLeod so the appointment of Margaret Ann is particularly welcome. said: “We are now entering an exciting era for the Port Authority, where Interestingly, an old picture reproduced in this year’s Annual Report the projects within the Port Masterplan could have a transformational shows that some of the ideas for developing the Port have been effect on the Port and the island economy.” around for a long time. The Masterplan and the 2016 Annual Report are both available at A picture stretched across two pages depicts the masterplan of stornowayportauthority.com under the ‘About Us’ section.

100 years ago…part of Lord Leverhulme’s plan for Stornoway EVENTS SECTION ONE - Page 16 www.hebevents.com 08/06/17 - 05/07/17

Photographer Laetitia Vançon (vanconlaetitia.com), based in Munich, is interviewed by EVENTS feature writer, Katie Macleod, based in New York (storiesmysuitcasecouldtell.com) Photography from the heart and soul…

arlier this year, Laetitia Vançon’s Edocumentary photo series depicting life in the Outer Hebrides went viral. Her striking photos of young islanders popped up in publications around the globe, appearing in the likes of The New York Times, National Geographic, and Buzzfeed. The French photographer’s attempts to get press coverage of her series, entitled ‘At The End of the Day’, initially fell fl at, until chance led her to the table of James Estrin, Co-Editor of the New York Times Lens Blog, at a photography conference in the south of France. As a result, a selection of her photos appeared on Lens in October 2016, and the coverage grew rapidly from there. She adds that the young people involved received messages – and even marriage proposals – from readers around the world. Viral fame came in just a few weeks, but the project itself spanned more than a year, and is still not entirely fi nished – for instance, she would like In typically animated form, Laetitia Vançon is seen during an event at the Western Isles Foyer Centre where she worked with a group of young people on a photography project to create a book from it and would like to work with local publishers, and a local graphic designer social media and the sharing economy (she of how do you defi ne your identity? And how do young people in the islands what they think about to achieve this. stayed with the only two Couch Surfi ng hosts on you view your identity?” For Laetitia, who grew up their identity, their culture, and their home. Laetitia had never heard of the Hebrides until the island), and later through the more traditional in a French Air Force family, home never had a “You cannot be objective. It’s my vision of what she came across Lewis writer Kevin MacNeil’s method of the island grapevine. “I meet a few distinct meaning. “We were moving all the time. I have seen, and sensed, with my perception, you novel, The Stornoway Way. While she was reading people… and from these people I just meet other The places never really had a huge impact because know?” Laetitia says, talking of her approach to the it, a friend showed her a tourism brochure for the people, and it makes a snowball. Some people I was changing places all the time.” project, and her art more generally. “So I never say islands, one depicting stunning scenery but with heard about it and contacted me, so I went with As a result, in the Outer Hebrides she “was ‘I am telling the truth about…’ It’s my impression no mention of the community, and certainly no the fl ow. I end up I have too many people!” she fascinated by how the young people were of the people, and I try to be respectful that the hint of the scenarios played out in the pages of laughs. completely happy being where they were. How people who are engaged into the pictures agree MacNeil’s novel. Because the entire expedition had to be done to explain that properly in English…? I found them on my vision of them… the way I represent them.” “I found the clash quite interesting,” says Laetitia on a shoestring budget, Laetitia is really grateful rooted.” It was this idea of identity and place, and The reaction from the community towards her from the fl oor of her apartment in Munich in to a whole range of people throughout the Islands, the choices facing young people in the islands as project was a largely positive one. Laetitia left with Germany, where she has made herself comfortable who provided accommodation, transport and they reach 18 – do they stay, or do they go? – that close friends, some of whom are already planning as we talk over Skype. The more Laetitia read support to enable her to pursue her project vision. Laetitia found interesting, and became the crux of a visit to see her in Munich. “I fall in love with the about the islands, the more she wanted to know: The photographer, whose previous documentary her project. “This really is the question point on people there… I don’t know if I was lucky, but the “I needed to check by myself what was going on.” projects took her to Albania and Turkey – and was the island. Why do the young people go?” people I met there were really welcoming, trustful, Her fi rst visit came in January 2016, when she most recently in Finland – came to the islands The photos that make up At The End of the and open-minded. They were really curious of stayed on Lewis for a month and a half – her fi rst with questions, not preconceived ideas. “How Day can seem bleak at a fi rst glance. Laetitia’s what I wanted to do, and how I wanted to do it.” ever visit to Scotland – followed by another period is it to grow up in the smallest community? Is it subjects are often positioned in empty moorland “They reacted really good because I think they in the summer where she visited Uist and Barra, supportive, or not? And how does this remote under moody skies, remarkable images that depict see so many pictures of [the] beautiful landscape too. “I wanted to have the different mood,” Laetitia place still shape your identities? It was more a brothers striding through the moors in kilts; friends because the landscape is totally amazing there. explains. “The winter is less calm of course, the question mark. I didn’t come with answers, and approaching a dilapidated sheiling; a young girl But who is looking at the society? I told them… weather is pretty rough. But I really love it, I really I don’t really want to give an answer, because I’m staring at the lens as if in defi ance. But when you are the best to do your own story, not me, I’m prefer the winter time. I really like the land at this nobody to give an answer.” viewed in the context of the project, and the French, I’m not living there, you should take your moment.” “All my projects are linked to something really overall philosophy behind her work, they feel camera and tell your story.” Laetitia made local connections fi rst through personal. On this one it’s about the questioning different – a very personal work of art that asks Putting the camera in the hands of young people

Local, national and international…EVENTS is available in-print and on-line…go to www.hebevents.com 08/06/17 - 05/07/17 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION ONE - Page 17 themselves was something Laetitia did during her third stay in the Hebrides, when she partnered with Western Isles Foyer to run a photography workshop for their service users. She wanted to focus on Sharon gets the young people who, for whatever reasons, do not have the opportunity to leave the island. Six young people took part in the workshop in March of this year, with their fi nal work displayed in a mini exhibition. childminder “I wanted… to give them the opportunity to express themselves with photography, because that is how I did start photography,” explains Laetitia. “I want them to be part of the project because they are part of the story of the place.” award The relationship between identity and place is not a topic confi ned to At The End of the Day. Since By Eilidh Whiteford fi rst embarking on a photography career fi ve years ago, and studying at the Danish Photojournalism n extension of our family’ is how one parent described School in Aarhus, the issue of identity has been at ‘A Childminder of the Year Sharon MacKinnon. the heart of many of Laetitia’s projects – and for During Childminding Month (May), the Early Years’ Service in the very personal reasons. Western Isles promotes childminding as a career – and asks parents At the age of 29, Laetitia was living in France, to nominate their choice of who should be crowned Childminder of having worked as a chemical engineer since the Year. graduating from university in 2003. “At 29 I was After votes were counted, the 2017 Childminder of the Year just like ‘What am I doing?’” she remembers, is Sharon Mackinnon, pictured with her charges and Early Years referencing the identity crisis brought on by the Manager Becky Maclean, who present Sharon with a vase and £50 death of her boyfriend. gift voucher to celebrate her win. “Of course the fi rst time I faced death from a close one, it straight slapped me with the right question for life: what is your priority, what makes you happy? Are you happy?” The answer was no, and Laetitia quit the job that had met everyone’s expectations but her own. “So I left all, and I went travelling with the only purpose to see the sunset and the sunrise, nothing else.” When she returned from her travels in Australia and South East Asia, she returned to Germany – “because I was more animated there” – and turned to photography as a means of refl ection. “I started from the beginning as a therapy, really,” she says, explaining that her fi rst photo series focused on young girls with anorexia and bulimia, two vanconlaetitia.com illnesses she had herself fought as a teenager. “I recognize the opportunity for the society around you [to] shape your identity, and was /#/at-the-end-of-the-day/ always wondering how much it has this impact, and then how does this environment impact your identity?” “I’m always usually focusing on privacy and intimacy because I do believe strongly that it doesn’t matter our differences of culture, tradition, religion, age - doesn’t matter our differences - through this prism you, the viewer, can always connect because it’s universal values. It’s love, it’s family, it’s caring, it’s sharing, it’s universal values we can all connect through our differences, you know? So I like to use this for photography.” These were some of the themes that ran through her previous project, My Home, My Prison, where she documented the lives of an Albanian family confi ned to their home for twenty years because As part of the nomination process, parents were asked to give of a blood feud. Here, Laetitia was again thinking reasons why they chose their childminder, and those that voted Sharon of identity. “How do you shape your identity to top place said: “Sharon has been our childminder for fi ve years, for when you are locked inside your house? When both boys. She is organised, reliable and completely trustworthy. you cannot have any school friends, education, “She truly cares for the little ones in her care and she is always anyway, because you cannot go to school? When relaxed and upbeat. Our boys love her. She’s like an extension of the only person you know is your family – how our family.” you don’t get mad in life?” Another added: “Sharon is one in a million; she is kind, loving, Thanks to the press surrounding the story – patient, and attentive. My child has a life of luxury while with her – Laetitia was awarded the 2015 Blumm Pomilio every day is one big, exciting adventure.” Prize at the Italian Embassy in Brussels, among other accolades – the family were able to get Following an enjoyable and rewarding career, Childminders asylum rights in Belgium, and Laetitia is still in work from their own homes to provide care and education for other contact with them. people’s children in a family setting; and all are registered with the Care Inspectorate and inspected annually. At The End of The Day provided a change of pace for the photographer after Albania. “I wanted Parents often choose childminders to look after their children as something where I have a more natural position, they offer a fl exible service in a homely environment where children because the people are choosing their life, and they learn from real life experiences, as well as providing planned have the choice of what they do; it’s in their hands, activities. not mine,” says Laetitia of the nature of working on And Childminders fi nd their work a rewarding career, and also At The End of the Day. “I’m just observing, and it’s one that provides opportunities for developing new skills and a completely different relationship.” qualifi cations. Regardless of the outcome, Laetitia knows she If you are interested in fi nding out more, or becoming a registered will return to the Outer Hebrides. “I will go back Child Minder, Early Years’ Service provides Childminders with anyway to see the people, because now I have advice and guidance, a start-up payment of £250, and a welcome friends there.” Maybe in some small way Laetitia pack which includes business and record-keeping documents, a fi re – like the young people she photographed and blanket, and health and safety literature. befriended – put down a few roots in the islands, Contact Early Years’ Service on 01851 822655, or email: too. [email protected] EVENTS SECTION ONE - Page 18 www.hebevents.com 08/06/17 - 05/07/17

V star Lorraine Kelly helped an online Couple offer Tcampaign for the Harris Fèis to reach its £4,000 target. ££4,0004,000 rrescueescue fforor FFèisèis The Good Morning Britain presenter was holiday-home on holiday in Harris and mingled with young Highland Dancers who were giving a display in Tarbert on Saturday May 6. gift to local After being made aware of the campaign – to replace equipment destroyed in the Scalpay factory fi re – she donated £400. carer DI Maclennan, Secretary of the Fèis, said that many people had offered loans of instruments for the Fèis – which starts on Tuesday June 27 – and By Iain A MacSween some organisations had donated items to keep. aving seen fi rst-hand the pressures that “The College of Piping have given us chanters, Hcarers can come under, Harris couple and the Carloway Community Association have Norman and Leona Mackay had an idea to given us four guitars,” he said. relieve some of that stress for one local carer. “Also, the Harris Tweed Authority are donating The couple – who own a self-catering cottage a roll of tweed for waulking classes, while the in Luskentyre – contacted the Western Isles Carloway and Shawbost mills are giving us offcuts Community Care Forum, and said they would like for our crafts classes.” to offer a week’s free accommodation to a carer of He added: “This is the 25th anniversary of the the WICCF’s choice. Fèis, so if it hadn’t gone ahead it would have been The successful applicant was a carer from Lewis a great shame.” whose husband was going into Harris House for “We lost an awful lot of items in the fi re, but one week’s respite care. The carer – who has asked Lorraine Kelly with the young dancers in Tarbert. The dancers, who attend the Claire Wilson School of Dance and we are very thankful at how people have rallied not to be named – commented: “I was exhausted are from Ness and Harris, were dancing to raise funds for the Feis. Pic by Martin Adil-Smith around to help us.” when I arrived, having had to be up several times during the night before to help my husband. “Knowing I could do whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted, for the whole week ahead was wonderful. With my husband in respite care it was very relaxing being away from home. “I had promised myself that I would enjoy a walk every day of this break. This is something which I do not get to do regularly at home and I know it helps bring down my stress-induced high blood pressure. While in Luskentyre I walked between three and fi ve miles every day." She invited two close friends to share the break with her - one stayed for the fi rst four nights and the other for the remaining three nights. "It was particularly good to have company in the relatively remote cottage and to have friends to talk to, accompany me on walks, help make meals and just share time admiring the wonderful view," she said. “It was also pay-back time as they had both let me share holiday breaks with them during previous respite care weeks.” The owners of the self-catering cottage, said Katie Ann was presented with gifts by Ken Macdonald the carer, ‘could not have been more generous’. They thought up this extraordinarily kind idea 50 years of legal work for Katie Ann of giving accommodation for a week to a carer, Success for George in and furthermore they paid for all associated costs, including the heating,” she said. By Iain A MacSween Ken Macdonald, of Ken Macdonald & Co., said: restaurant contest Norman and Leona say that while their cottage “You could say my whole career has revolved legal secretary in Stornoway has reached around Katie Ann. It was a night to remember for the North Harbour is very busy during the summer months, it is empty the milestone of having worked 50 years Bistro on Sunday May 7, as the restaurant scooped A “She joined Anderson McArthur & Co. in 1967, and for a sizeable part of the winter. for legal fi rms in the town. not one but two prizes at the Scottish Food Awards I joined at the beginning of 1968 as an apprentice. “We thought it would benefi t someone to spend Katie Ann Macdonald, from Lower Sandwick, in Edinburgh. The Bistro was named Islands “Katie Ann made a great pairing with the late a week in one of the world’s most spectacular only took time off to raise her family. Restaurant of the Year, and also scooped the Fish locations,” they said. Cathy Macleod, who was a legal secretary in Gold Medal. The North Harbour Bistro is located On Friday May 26, friends, family and colleagues And, they added, it did them the world of good Stornoway for 56 years. They both worked for the in Scalpay, and fi rst opened in March 2014. Run enjoyed a meal at Digby Chick restaurant in honour late Douglas Kesting, and then for myself when I by George Lavery, the restaurant has garnered rave too! “The benefi ts we felt were a feelgood factor of Katie Ann’s milestone achievement. from being able to help give some breathing space fully qualifi ed in 1971.” reviews in a short space of time. from their normal situation and a hope that maybe others would follow our example,” they said. For the carer, being able to get a week’s free holiday here in the Western Isles was wonderful. Producers group steps up work “I did not have to worry about a passport, tickets etc, or if I had plenty time to catch a plane or here are exciting things happening at the Several plots have been taken up by new ferry,” she said. TLewis and Harris Horticultural Producers members and people have been working hard (LHHP) polytunnels and allotments behind to grow their own food on their plots and in the She added: “The best part of the break was polytunnels – “there are still plots left if anybody knowing it was total ‘me time’ in which I could Lews Castle College in Stornoway, the group recharge my batteries. On returning home I felt says. is interested in joining us! We have been having more refreshed than for a long time and more A fl urry of activity in the past months has barbecues, meetings, plant exchanges and tips on willing than ever to resume my caring role.” transformed the site – and it continues to grow how to grow your fruit and vegetables.” Following on from their act of kindness, and fl ourish. At the end of summer LHHP is planning an Norman and Leona are now urging other holiday A broken polytunnel was repaired and a new open day for families and people to have a nose homeowners to consider doing the same thing. cover was put on a few weeks ago during a dry around and see what they are doing – keep your “We would urge them to recognise the value spell. Around eight people helped to put the cover eyes peeled for this in the August EVENTS. that carers bring to people’s lives by rewarding up in around fi ve hours and many vegetables are The LHHP market, with only local plants and growing in this polytunnel now. Another Saturday them with a respite experience that is not going to produce, is now in Perceval Square each Friday was used to tidy up the place. “We also had to cause the provider any inconvenience,” they said. and Saturday from 0900 till 1300. saw a metal sheet that grew into a tree stump out, And if you have a holiday home and you have which was probably the hardest bit. There are For more details, email: susanneerbida@gmail. been inspired by this story to do something similar, plans for a little garden at the entrance to make com or contact Lewis and Harris Horticultural please email [email protected] the place look prettier.” Producers on Facebook 08/06/17 - 05/07/17 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION ONE - Page 19 FIRMS UNPREPARED OUTER HEBRIDES YOUTH FOR RANSOMWARE ENTREPRENEURSHIP FUND ATTACKS Two thirds of fi rms do not have a formal ransomware policy in place, according to research by IT service provider Timico. Around 66% of fi rms that have been victims of a ransomware attack said their data systems became inaccessible within seconds Outer Hebrides Business Gateway and the Prince’s Trust are of the attack taking place. In addition, 33% of We are pleased to announce a new grant funding business operators said their systems were down scheme for those aged 18 to 40. The Outer delivered locally through Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Economic for more than a month and 15% said their data was Hebrides Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme (OHYES) irrecoverable. is a new grant scheme expected to run until March Development service. We offer a range of support and advice to 2019. It is part-fi nanced by Comhairle Nan Eilean The National Cyber Security Council (NSCS) has OUTER HEBRIDES BUSINESS GATEWAY is a Comhairle based service Siar and Scape Reinvest Communities Fund and individuals setting up or developing business enterprises across published guidance for small fi rms about how to open to all young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 40 offering a range of support and advice to individuals setting up or prevent, detect and respond to ransomware attacks the islands. To discuss your ideas and requirements further and wishing to set up a new business venture based in developing business enterprises across the islands. To further discuss following the widespread 'WannaCry' ransomware to fi nd out your eligibility for fi nancial assistance, please call our attack on Friday 12 May 2017. the Outer Hebrides. The following funding streams your ideas and requirements and to nd out your eligibility for additional are available: Read the NSCS guidance for small fi rms at: local offi ce on 01851 822775 and we will be pleased to direct you 1. Funding to allow young entrepreneurs to assistance please call our local of ce and we will be pleased to direct www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/ransomware-latest- to one of our advisers. test out a new business idea to establish whether ncsc-guidance you to one of our advisers - 01851 822 775. it will work before taking the next step to start the Or further information from the Scottish Business business – up to £500 and up to 100% of eligible Resilience Centre costs. www.sbrcentre.co.uk/ 2. Funding to allow young entrepreneurs to set up a new business venture. The funding can be used towards capital, marketing, e-commerce A MORE ENEGERY EFFICIENT enablement and revenue costs – up to £3000 and BUSINESS IS A MORE up to 75% of eligible costs (up to a maximum of 25% of revenue costs). PROFITABLE BUSINESS To fi nd out more about either of these schemes, please contact the Business Gateway offi ce on 01851 822775 or [email protected] START UPS REMINDED OF AUTO-ENROLMENT DUTIES The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has issued an alert to remind new business owners about their pension duties. All new business start ups from October 2017 will have instant automatic enrolment duties once they take on a member of staff. Unsecured, interest-free Scottish Government loans are available to make your business more energy TPR has launched a new online resource centre Glen Kew (left) and members of his team, Stornoway Grounds Maintenance effi cient. You can borrow £1k up to £100,000. with advice, guidance and tools to help start Contact Resource Effi cient Scotland for a free ups comply with their auto-enrolment duties. NEW UNIT PROVIDES GROUNDS FOR GROWTH consultation with a specialist advisor on 0808 808 Charles Counsell, Executive Director of Automatic 2268 or enquiries@resourceeffi cientscotland.com Enrolment, said: "From October, as soon as you take local business that cuts the grass of 290 needs to work with us.” on staff you will have duties towards them. Anyone Aclients every fortnight has expanded into a Fiona Chisholm, Business Gateway, said: “With setting up a business and taking on staff will need to new unit and taken on its third member of staff. our help Glen was able to prepare a detailed and NEW FUNDING SCHEMES work automatic enrolment into their plans." Stornoway Grounds Maintenance, which has robust business growth plan. We are now working Grants for Growth For further information, go to: been helped by Business Gateway Outer Hebrides, to help him secure funding that will go towards the www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/press/pn17-21.aspx moved into Unit 4, Mossend Industrial Estate, purchase of new equipment, which will help his Stornoway, last month (May). team keep up with demand and allow the fi rm to The move provides the business with yard and continue to grow from strength-to-strength.” STV LOOKING FOR storage space as well as an offi ce making it easier Having previously worked for his in-law’s for domestic and commercial clients that include landscape gardening fi rm in Edinburgh, Glen ENTREPRENEURS the Met Offi ce and the Commonwealth War Graves started Stornoway Grass Cutters shortly after he and Commission to discuss their needs face-to-face. his family moved to the islands in 2009. Grants for Growth in a new business development Owner, Glen Kew, has also created a position for Initially Glen cut grass around his full-time job scheme funded by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and his son, Matthew, who, although still at school, has but in 2013 he was made redundant and decided to European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). been fully trained in all aspects of the business and plough inheritance he’d been left into buying plant and The scheme is aimed at businesses based in the will help with the growing workload after school, machinery; he also took on his fi rst member of staff. Outer Hebrides, in key sectors, with signifi cant at weekends and during holidays. Now, his business, which changed its name plans for growth (increasing annual turnover by STV is currently looking for budding entrepreneurs Glen said: “I originally started off renting from four years ago to refl ect the full range of services at least £50,000 within three years and creating Angus Clinton then moved to a shipping container to take part in a new money advice television show. it offers, undertakes grass and hedge cutting, fence employment). The following funding streams are at Engebret but realised earlier this year that we building, patio laying, digger work, and wood available: Are you starting a new business? needed more space so went to Business Gateway chipping. During the winter it also offers a 24/7 for advice. They’ve been amazing. I went into emergency call out service to provide power, fell 1. Funding to allow access to specialist support Do you have an idea but you’re not sure how to their offi ces clueless and came out more relaxed, trees, salt roads and repair wind damage. related to growth activity – up to £2,000 and up to actually turn it into a business? knowing exactly what I needed to do to manage the He said: “I love working with the community 70% of eligible costs. Do you need advice on taking your business to business’ growth. My adviser is a great sounding and providing an essential service at a cost my 2. Funding for signifi cant growth or the next level? board, not only highlighting the new unit to me, clients can afford. Right from the start I wanted the diversifi cation, which will result in new jobs – up which will make it so much easier for many of If so, STV would like to hear from you. Please business to get this big – but didn’t think it would to £20,000 and up to 50% of eligible costs. our disabled customers to come in and pay their contact [email protected] or 0141 300 3736 for happen quite so quickly. It has been stressful but we bills, she is now working to help the fi rm secure Businesses must have been trading for at least more information. You must be aged over 18 to provide services that the local community need. All funding that would go towards the purchase of a three months to be eligible to apply. take part in the series. my customers are like family and anything I can do new vehicle and equipment.” to help them makes the juggle worthwhile.” He added: “Bringing Matthew into the business is For more information on Stornoway Grounds part of a longer-term goal of creating jobs and work Find us on Facebook – search for Business Gateway Outer Hebrides experience opportunities for young people on the Maintenance visit www.stornowaygrasscutters.co.uk. island who want to work in the sector. The business To fi nd out how Business Gateway Outer was also set up for Matthew’s future, and I’m very Hebrides can help your business visit: proud of him for undertaking all the training he has www.bgateway.com/western-isles or call 01851 Online Local Business Directory – go to: www.businesshebrides.co.uk needed to do to qualify and get the accreditation he 808240. 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By Eilidh Whiteford Western Isles Foyer, visit www.wi-foyer.org. uk sland Co-op members raised nearly £40,000 for local charities over the Back Football and Recreation Club are I ‘thrilled’ to be selected for the latest round past six months – simply by doing their of the Co-op Local Community Fund and weekly shopping. plan to use the monies to develop a new And it is now the turn for three more community gym at the Club. Western Isles based charities to benefi t from “It’s becoming increasingly hard to fi nd the Co-operative’s Local Community Fund. funding for projects and, with competition The Western Isles Foyer, Back Football for national pots so high, this is such a and Recreation Club, and Alzheimer fantastic opportunity for us and great to Scotland Lewis and Harris are all set to see funds raised locally going back into receive monies from the Fund later this year. local projects,” said Back FRC Sport and And Co-op members are reminded that Community Project Coordinator Terri they can select who their 1% funding goes Davies. to, as the Stornoway store’s Stephen Scott “We were fortunate to be allocated some said: “Each time a customer buys a Co-op fi tness equipment from the Lewis Sports product they earn 5% for themselves and Centre when they recently upgraded their 1% for the Local Community Fund. gym and we have a room earmarked for “Members can choose which charity development,” she continued. they want to raise for online at www. “This funding means we can not only membership.coop.co.uk, but nothing is renovate the room, but create a designated lost if people don’t make a selection as the changing/shower room, buy additional remaining money is pooled together and fi tness equipment and install a CCTV and (L-R): Terri Davies (Back RFC), Steven Cooper (Co-op), then split between the three benefi ciaries.” key card entry system. The new entry system Stephen Scott (Co-op), Rebecca Mahony (Western Isles Foyer). He continued: “The Local Community will have a hugely positive impact, enabling us to extend opening hours and improve the Fund helps local communities all over the Karen Macdonald, Alzheimer Scotland activity which we wish to encourage.” UK. Together we helped over 4,000 causes accessibility of the facility which is run by Lewis and Harris Community Fundraiser, To fi nd out more, please visit and raised over £9million for the last group volunteers and currently requires advance added: “The great thing about this project of benefi ciaries. booking.” www.alzscot.org is that we have already been liaising with For more information about Back Football The previous round of payments from “It means a great deal for the Co-op in local pupils at nearby secondary schools Lewis to support three local charities. We’re and Recreation Club, please visit www. Stornoway Co-op’s Local Community Fund who are really keen to get involved with the able to promote them more and make backfrc.org.uk saw a total of £38,429 donated to The start-up and supporting the ongoing activity people aware of what they do within the And the third benefi ciary is Alzheimer Leanne Fund, Western Isles Association for as volunteers. This promises to also be a local community.” Scotland Lewis and Harris, providing Mental Health, and the Bridge Community wonderful example of intergenerational Centre. Rebecca Mahony, Project Leader at support to those living with dementia locally Western Isles Foyer – a project which and their families. supports some of the most vulnerable Marion MacInnes, Service Manager at young people – said: “The fund has been a Alzheimer Scotland Lewis and Harris, said: What's in Section Two great way to help publicise the work of the “It is so important to make sure people living organisation, and promote the services that with dementia in our local community feel we provide to disadvantaged young people involved with activities on a regular basis. RNLI News ...... B2 in the local community. “Dementia can lead to a risk of leaving Kindergarten aided by Linda Norgrove Foundation ...... B3 “We work with a lot of young people people feeling lonely and excluded and the who feel socially isolated for all sorts of activities that we currently provide people Comunn Eachdraidh Nis ...... 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Stornoway Shouts Thank You to all the 40-year-olds who enjoyed the Reunion weekend and donated to the local lifesavers. ay proved a busy month for the local lifesavers of Stornoway MRNLI with three shouts to help those in trouble at sea. Friday, May 5th, was an early start for the volunteer RNLI crew, launching the ‘Tom Sanderson’ lifeboat at 5.55am to assist in a News missing person search around Tiumpan Head, Point. The Stornoway Coastguard search and rescue helicopter was also tasked to the search. The chopper crew located the missing person and the RNLI crew stood down, returning to berth at around 8am. Fine Art, and the Armed Forces Art Society, Walker was a frequent Monday, May 29th, and the lifeboat boys were out again, launching exhibitor at the major London art societies’ exhibitions; and his at 4.25pm to the assistance of an injured crewman aboard a local portraits and landscapes now hang as far away as the Kjarval Museum fi shing boat. in Reykjavick, Iceland. The crewman had suffered a serious facial injury during fi shing Working in all mediums, Walker studied lithography as a specialist operations 12 miles east of Stornoway. subject, and from the outset was interested in portrait painting, which The Coastguard rescue helicopter was also tasked to attend from he taught in his own studio in Croydon. Stornoway, arriving on scene ten minutes ahead of the RNLI lifeboat, Some of his portraits include the composer Herbert Howells (for and Coastguard paramedic winchman was put aboard the fi shing the Royal College of Music), conductor Vernon Handley, and the vessel to treat the casualty. atomic physicist Sir William Penney. When Stornoway RNLI arrived on the scene, the casualty and The donated works – which range from simple pencil studies to winchman were transferred from the fi shing boat to the lifeboat, larger paintings and watercolours – were delivered to Stornoway where the injured man received further treatment as the ‘Tom RNLI by Walker’s friend Richard Halsey following the artist’s death, Sanderson’ lifeboat returned to Stornoway at full speed – 25knots – and depict scenes and places around Lewis and Harris. and the winchman was lifted off deck. Speaking of his friend’s love of the Western Isles, Richard Halsey The RNLI volunteer crew and lifeboat were back alongside at said: “Richard [Walker] developed a special love of Lewis and Harris, 5.30pm and the casualty transferred to the care of Scottish Ambulance which he visited fi rst in the 1960s and regularly from that time. Service paramedics and taken to Western Isles Hospital for further “Richard found inspiration in the hugely varied island landscape: treatment. the rugged coastlines, the rock formations, the colours of the wide Then on Tuesday, May 30th, another early start for the local open vistas, dilapidated buildings and subtle groupings of sheep.” lifesavers who were paged at 7.05am by the Coastguard in response He added: “My own fi rst visit to the islands was with Richard to an EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) alert from in 1978, when the village of Garenin, quite recently abandoned, a fi shing vessel in the Minch. was a melancholy sight, with an uncertain future. His pictures of The ‘Tom Sanderson’ lifeboat was recalled by the Coastguard old Garenin are in marked contrast to the scene which the restored shortly after launching however, as the vessel concerned had been in village presents to the visitor today.” touch to confi rm the alert was an accidental activation. Stornoway RNLI Art Sale THANK YOU to our supporters! A massive THANK YOU to everyone who donated to Stornoway Stornoway RNLI has RNLI’s Mayday collection held in Tesco store, Stornoway, which been gifted a total of raised the amazing amount of £1,566 over three days. 25 stunning drawings Mayday is the national month of fundraising for the RNLI and this and paintings year the aim was to raise £750,000 to help fund the purchase of new completed by artist kit for the many RNLI volunteers across the UK and Northern Ireland. Richard Walker (1925-2009), to be The target would pay for 117 full lifeboat crew kits; 9,375 pairs of sold to raise funds gloves; 409 lifejackets, and 3,496 pairs of wellies. RNLI fl ag tops Lews Castle for the local lifeboat THANK YOU all who donated for helping towards the RNLI total station. and to Stornoway Tesco for hosting the collection undertaken by The RNLI fl ag fl ew atop Lews Castle last month to celebrate the Stornoway Lifeboat Ladies Guild members. wedding reception of Stornoway RNLI crewman DK Macdonald And all are invited to Kathleen – daughter of Stornoway RNLI Branch Chair John J to view and purchase Maclennan and Stornoway Lifeboat Ladies Guild member Ishbel. the works at the Art Sale, due to take place DK and Kathleen tied the knot on Friday, May 19th. And it was in the Morning Room a surprise to all in the Stornoway RNLI crew when the next day, at Lews Castle on Saturday May 20th, DK turned up for a shout! Friday, June 23rd, from The lifeboat boys were paged at 3.55pm to a report of a canoeist 7.30pm. in trouble in Broadbay, although the crew were stood down before Born in Surrey, launching as the casualty landed themselves safely. Walker’s artistic skills Get married one day and turn up for a shout the next – that’s were fi rst recognised dedication! when he was 13 And huge congratulations to DK and Kathleen and best wishes for years old and won the Founders’ Prize your future together from all at Stornoway RNLI. of the Royal Drawing Society. He then went onto have a picture hung in the Royal Academy How to Help and secured an art scholarship to Cranford School. To donated to the local lifesavers of Stornoway RNLI, or help raise After a spell at Queen’s College, Oxford, and service with the funds through an event, contact Stornoway Lifeboat Ladies Guild RAF, Walker trained at the Croydon School of Art, then at London Chair Ellen MacDonald on 01851 702154, or Guild Treasurer Maggie University and the Slade School. A huge Thank You also to the Lewis & Harris 40th Reunion 2017 MacLeod on 01851 705407. He worked as a professional artist throughout his career, hosting for a donation of £500 to Stornoway RNLI. You can keep up to date with the RNLI charity at www.rnli.org.uk – many successful one-man shows, and many of his works hang in A total of £1,000 was raised at the 2017 Lewis & Harris 40th or why not ‘Like’ the Stornoway RNLI Facebook page to keep up with private and public collections. Reunion weekend, held in April, and split between Stornoway RNLI the local lifeboat crew at www.facebook.com, search ‘Stornoway A member of the United Society of Artists, The Society of Graphic and Leverburgh RNLI. RNLI’. 08/06/17 - 05/07/17 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B3

the linda norgrove foundation Kindergarten aided by Linda Norgrove Foundation

ast year the Taliban overran the northern is not cumbersome and we were able to help Lcity of Kunduz. After some heavy ﬁ ghting without delay. We already have an established they were ejected and the government remains relationship with a Californian charity who in control, although many surrounding areas publish children’s books in the local language of Dari, and they have agreed to donate a small remain under Taliban control and instability children’s library. We will use our funds to provide reigns. other essentials like paper and drawing pencils, Female doctors are in short supply in some new cups and bowls, bedding and curtains. Afghanistan and Linda Norgrove Foundation pays We’re not changing the world here. We’re not for ten young Afghan women to study medicine getting involved in the politics but, hey, these kids in Kabul. need a break and we’re lucky that we can step in One of these girls is from Kunduz and she and give it. contacted us about the plight of a kindergarten For all you runners and walkers reading this, there that was short of essentials. our annual 10K will be held on Saturday 30th During the siege, the kindergarten was robbed September on the Valtos Peninsula. of most of its supplies and the Taliban had taken Please make a note on your calendars, tell the trouble to burn all of the kindergarten’s books your friends and look out for more details in before they left. due course in EVENTS or on our website: www. As a small charity, our decision-making process lindanorgrovefoundation.org

Thinking of visiting us? Check us out NAIDHEACHDAN on TripAdvisor under ‘Things to do’ News from Comunn Eachdraidh Nis and ‘Restaurants’! Community Consultation - 12th June Iron age souterrain dig A warm welcome is extended to come along Comunn Eachdraidh Nis will be carrying out excavation work on an iron age souterrrain ‘Càrnan a’ to our community consulatation to have a Ghrodhair’ between the 19th - 30th June from Monday to Friday both weeks. say in what future developments you would like to see at Comunn Eachdraidh Nis over The souterrain is situated close to the cemetery on Habost machair in Ness. We would welcome visitors to next few years. the site during the excavation. Guided walks to special sites of interest on the machair will be available in Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Regeneration both Gaelic and English. Keep an eye on our facebook page for more details in the coming days. Team are organising this consultation on behalf of Comunn Eachdraidh Nis to gather This project is part-financed by the Scottish Government and the European Community Outer Hebrides ideas that you would like to put forward Leader 2014-2020 programme. We would also like to thank Bord na Gaidhlig, CNES, HIE and Urras regarding the facilities that should be Oighreachd Ghabhsainn for assisting with funding. available at the former Cross School site. There will be tables at the consultation for different topics, including: Our cafe is as busy as ever! Heritage- looking to develop the archive, museum, genealogy services and other local The cafe at Comunn Eachdraidh Nis is as busy as ever with a heritage projects with particular emphasis number of bus tours having visited us already and many, many on the Gaelic language and culture of the cyclists! We are seeing plenty locals too.It is fantastic to see so area. many people visiting North Lewis be it on four wheels or two. Economy – creation of further employment The cafe has homemade soup every day along with home baking opportunities through the café, shop and and a selection of gluten free biscuits and bread. There is also a other CEN services, educational and great selection of meals on the menu to choose from. training opportunities, as well as developing affordable office/workshop spaces that can Baba took a very well deserved long weekend off recently and we be leased to interested parties. are grateful to Alison Campbell for stepping in to cover in the Social – providing local social facilities cafe. Thanks too to Orijana, Catherine and Mairi who all do a for young people as well as the older members of the area, creating opportunities for inter-generational fantastic job in the cafe. interaction. Creating a place that enhances health and wellbeing, healthier lifestyles and care and support We look forward to seeing you soon! for vulnerable people and those who live on their own. Tourism – enhancing the information and facilities available for visitors, signposting attractions within the area. Developing archaeological projects and guided walks. We would like the views of everyone in the community so that our forward plan meets the needs and wishes of the local people from Ness to Ballantrushal as well as visitors to the area. If you are unable to attend the We have something special on the way to sell in our shop. meeting and you have ideas, please e-mail them to offi[email protected] or post them to Comunn Eachdraidh Stay tuned for more information... Nis, Sgoil Chrois, HS2 0SN by 9th June 2017. These ideas will then be included in the consultation.

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Over the years, attempts at halibut farming scooped the Seafood Product of the Year. This have taken place, including here on our own halibut retails at £12 per kilo so it is not a cheap A Panful of Halibut island, in Uig, some years ago. The experiment option but it is sustainable and proves that halibut was abandoned after a substantial investment farming has a promising future. By John Dory but the good news for those who like halibut is When cooking halibut, it is important to keep it that halibut farming was revived on the island of moist and not allow it to dry out. The easiest way Gigha in 2007. In 2009, the Isle of Gigha Halibut is to bake in a foil parcel with butter, lemon juice, alibut is the largest of the fl atfi sh family However, it needs a huge mouth as it is a company won the prestigious Food Champion of white wine and salt and pepper. For something a Hand can grow to more than four metres voracious feeder and will eat anything it comes the Year award. In 2013, Smoked Gigha Halibut little more exotic, try, Asian Style Halibut in length. Only swordfi sh and some tuna across on the seabed from octopus to crab and any species can reach a greater size. In July 2013, fi sh that comes within reach. The name halibut is Method a halibut weighing 515lbs and measuring over said to have come about from the bygone days Asian Style Halibut Heat the oven to 200C eight foot in length was caught in Norwegian when holy days were religiously observed and it Cut four squares of parchment or foil waters. In July 2014, a Pacifi c halibut was taboo to eat meat. Thus "holy butt" or "holy Arrange the pak choi and red pepper slices on the squares weighing 482lbs was caught in Glacier Bay fi sh" eventually became halibut or so legend has Ingredients in Alaska. Halibut are slow to mature but Lay the fi sh on top it. 4 small halibut fi llets (Salmon works well in this recipe) can live for up to 50 years. The halibut was 1 Bok choi cabbage thickly sliced Add the spring onions and orange zest found predominantly in the North Atlantic Today, it is diffi cult to get halibut on any day as I red pepper cut into thin slices Season to taste and North Pacifi c. Traditionally, the halibut the fi sh has become very scarce and expensive. throve in the freezing cold waters around In both the traditional fi sheries of the North 3 spring onions sliced diagonally In a bowl combine the soya sauce, sesame oil, vinegar and grated ginger and mix well. Scotland, Norway, Iceland, Greenland, Alaska Pacifi c and the North Atlantic, halibut has been Grated zest of half an orange Spoon this onto the fi sh and Newfoundland. grossly over-fi shed and is now an endangered 3 tablespoons soya sauce Cut four more squares of foil or parchment and fold over to In appearance, halibut is not very attractive, in species. In some traditional fi shing grounds, Half a teaspoon rice vinegar make a tight parcel colour or appearance. At birth it has eyes on both particularly in the North Pacifi c, halibut has been Half a teaspoon sesame oil fi shed to extinction. Legal measures and fi shery Bake in the oven for 15 minutes sides of its head like many other sea fi sh but after 2 teaspoons grated ginger six months, one eye migrates close to the other restrictions are now place in the North Atlantic Arrange on a plate and open carefully to release steam Salt and pepper eye. It also has a gaping mouth that extends back halibut grounds to try and make the fi sh more Serve with green beans or broccoli to its eyes. sustainable in the long term ‘Unity is fi rst step on road to true peace and security’

By Eilidh Whiteford her father, who was looking for a faith that removed the religious confl ict and contention between the people in his town, had adopted riginally from Persia, lecturer Venus Carew is the latest the Bahá’i teachings of oneness of humanity and the need for unity Karting chance on track Ospeaker invited by the Bahá’i community of Lewis and and understanding between all faiths,” she said. Harris to deliver her public presentation, on the topic of “Both my parents had a strong sense of social justice and ‘Nurturing Integration in our Communities’, at a free event importance of everyone having access to good health and education. for enthusiasts’ group taking place on Friday, June 23rd. “They gave us the opportunity to learn about key questions in life, Venus, who previously worked as a maths lecturer in Inverness like why are there different countries? utotest: Another great turnout at the Ian’s home and College, came to the Bahá’i faith through her parents during her “And what are the causes of confl ict, racial, religious discrimination? AGardens May Autotest and everyone thoroughly enjoyed childhood in Persia: “My mother was born into a Jewish family but Inequality between men and women, and why some children did not the event with some very close competitive times being posted. have access to education etc,” she continued. Karting: The former lease agreement between Lewis Car Club and “So, when I had the opportunity to study the teachings of the Bahá’i the Lewis and Harris Karting group whereby they leased the track at Faith, I discovered answers to many of these questions and I decided Creed Park on certain days and evenings on a yearly basis and paid these are spiritual as well a practical concepts, that if applied worldwide monthly for karting use, is available to any karting groups who would will alleviate many barriers to unity, reduce suffering and contribute to be interested in taking over this lease. Any groups of karting people betterment of individuals, communities and the wider world.” interested in starting a karting group then please make contact via e mail to [email protected] for terms and conditions. However, And it is two key messages from Baha’u’llah, Founder of the Bahá’i the track will not be leased to individuals. Faith – ‘The wellbeing of mankind, its peace and security are unattainable unless and until its unity is fi rmly established’, and, ‘So powerful is the Rally: 2017 Heb Rally is getting closer by the day and great to have light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth’ – which Venus will new blood on board helping out and getting things done to help explore within her public talk, taking place at the Retirement Centre, ensure Macmillan's Cancer Support Western Isles Branch benefi t Bayhead, Stornoway, from 7-9pm on Friday, June 23rd. in 2017. “Many of us are struck today by what seems to be a process of disintegration affecting aspects of life and society, creating a culture of injustice that has deep impact on the life of so many,” said Venus. “So, in this environment, how can we work more effectively with the forces of integration to create a more just and humane society? How can we engage others in this effort? In doing so, what elements of the current order need to be discarded and what new ideas must 6VUPU@TU 8C6HQDPITCDQ guide our actions? How do we maintain a sense of optimism and M faith in the capacity of the human endeavour? M “In this presentation, inspired and guided by the Bahá’i teachings, we will consider how forces of integration can help to nurture M O spiritual qualities in the individual and foster inner transformation,” M PMR R she continued. “This in turn will give rise to a range of social action initiatives, S6GG` C@7SD9@T ! & !!" collaboration with others, and service to the community including !"#$%& # spiritual education of the younger generation widening the circle of unity. 7huhv tx 6qvv A rr “All of these efforts will bring about betterment of our neighbourhoods, communities and, eventually, the world. 08/06/17 - 05/07/17 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B5

Kenneth Street, Stornoway HS1 2DS www.lanntair.com JJUNEUNE AATT An Lanntair Box Ofﬁ ce: 01851 708480800 An Lanntair Café Bar: 01851 708492 AANN LLANNTAIRANNTAIR email: [email protected] Craig Hill Thur 8 June 8pm: Tarbert Community Hall Fri 9 June 8pm: An Lanntair Ticket £15, Suitable for ages 16+ Renowned for his cheeky, irreverent and incisive stand-up, razor-sharp improvisation as well as superb audience rapport, Craig’s audiences know they are in for an evening of pure, unadulterated joy… “Absolutely hilarious!... A laugh-out- loud performance from beginning to end… an hour with hill makes for a cracking show… irresistible!” The list Adam Holmes and the Embers + support Fri 23 June 8pm £12.50 The Slavic Gospel Association visited our school in May. They spoke at our Assembly about the work they do around the World. The pupils found the talk very interesting and informative The Edinburgh-born singer/ songwriter is one of the brightest rising stars on the Scottish music scene, crafting lyrics that resonate and with a style that is reminiscent of John Martyn’s strum and sting, laced with a slice of Celtic soul. Support will be provided by Highland musician Rachel Sermanni GRINNEAS NAN EILEAN: Islands’ Open Exhibition 17 June – 29 July: Less an open exhibition than a community installation, Grinneas dates back to the 1970’s and pre-dates An Lanntair. It is the opportunity for practicing artists who are residents or from the Western Isles to be displayed at a major public gallery. Submissions must be received by 10 June, with the grand opening on Sat 17 June 5pm.

The Sport and Health Dept held a P6/7 Girls Football Festival in May and Stornoway Primary School entered two teams into the event. Everyone had a great time. Sùil air An t-Ogmhìos June at a glance...

Wednesday 7th Steak Night (2 steaks & wine for £35) ...... 5-8 pm Wednesday 21st Steak Night (2 steaks & wine for £35) ...... 5-8 pm Film Club ...... 7.00 pm Film Club ...... 7.00 pm Thursday 8th Boss Baby 2D (U) ...... 6.00pm Thursday 22nd A Dogs Purpose (PG) ...... 6.00 pm International Title: The Handmaiden (18) ...... 8.30 pm Alien Covenant (15) ...... 8.45 pm CRAIG HILL :Tarbert Community Centre £15 ...... 8.00 pm Friday 23rd Art Lab- Stornoway ...... 2-4 pm Friday 9th Art Lab- Stornoway ADAM HOLMES AND THE EMBERS £12.50 ...... 8.00 pm CRAIG HILL An Lanntair £15 ...... 8.00 pm Saturday 24th Saturday drama club ...... 10am- 12.15pm Saturday 10th Saturday drama club ...... 10am- 12.15pm Saturday art club ...... 1pm- 5pm Saturday art club ...... 1pm- 5pm A Dogs Purpose (PG) ...... 2.00 pm Guardians of the Galaxy 2D (12A) ...... 1.30 pm Their Finest (12A) ...... 5.00 pm Guardians of the Galaxy 3D (12A) ...... 5.00 pm Alien Covenant(15) ...... 8.00 pm Fast and Furious 8 (12A) ...... 8.30 pm Monday 26th Aladdin: Family screening £3 ...... 11.00am Monday 12th Toy Story: Family screening: £3 ...... 11.00am Wed 28th Steak Night (2 steaks & wine for £35) ...... 5-8 pm Wednesday 14th Steak Night (2 steaks & wine for £35) ...... 5-8pm Guardians of the Galaxy 2 3D(12A) ...... 6.00pm Pirates of the Caribbean 3D ...... 6.00 pm Film Club ...... 7.00pm Film Club ...... 7.00 pm New Music Session (Free) ...... 9.00 pm Thursday 15th SKIPPINISH (Sold out) ...... 8.00pm Friday 16th Art Lab- Stornoway ...... 2-4pm Thursday 29th 2 day millinery/hat workshop £63/ £53.50 ...... 10am-4pm Fast and Furious 8(12A) ...... 5.30 pm Wonder Woman 3D (12A) ...... 5.30 pm Their Finest (12A) ...... 8.45 pm Lady MacBeth (15)...... 9.00 pm Saturday 17th Saturday drama club ...... 10am- 12.15pm Friday 30th Art Lab- Stornoway ...... 2-4pm Saturday art club ...... 1pm- 5pm Pirates of the Caribbean 2D (12A) ...... 5.30 pm The Rotary Club present Kaleidoscope £10/£8 ...... 2pm & 7pm Alien Covenant (15) ...... 8.45 pm Grinneas nan Eilean: Exhibition opening ...... 5.00 pm Saturday 1st Pirates of the Caribbean 2D (12A) ...... 2.30 pm Monday 19th When Marnie was there: Family screening £3 ...... 11 am Wonder Woman 2D (12A) ...... 5.00 pm Stoernoway Primary School recently held their P4-7 Cross Country Competition in Tuesday 20th International Cinema: Harmonium (12A) ...... 6.00 pm Pirates of the Caribbean 3D ...... 8.45 pm the Castle Grounds. Pictured are our winners from the Year groups P4, P5, P6 and P7. EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B6 www.hebevents.com 08/06/17 - 05/07/17 BBuildinguilding oourur ccommunitiesommunities Community Signature project starts across Isles

By Iain A MacSween “Some of the responses are exactly what you would expect, like safety for instance. ollowing a series of successful pilots Fthroughout Lewis and Harris, this month “The majority of people thought the Western will see the start of a rollout of Community Isles were incredibly safe, and the majority of Signature engagement events across the people felt that they could trust people here. islands. “But there was also a feeling that people in The project is being delivered by the Education the Western Isles were being given enough and Children’s Services Department of Comhairle information from authorities on which to make nan Eilean Siar, modelled on a template designed important decisions. by Business Lab, based in Aberdeen. “I thought that was interesting, as in the past As the name suggests, a signature is unique to that’s not been what we’ve been hearing.” an individual, a family, a community or a business. Facilitated by staff working at the Comhairle, the That signature can reveal a great deal - in Community Signature events will always follow particular, providing information about important the same script and format, thereby ensuring that strengths and weaknesses and, properly data gathered is as accurate as possible. interpreted, establishing a process of development Target groups include the elderly, community or change. councils, youth clubs, sports clubs, etc. So how does the Outer Hebrides Community Neil says that he is particularly pleased that those Signature work? who participated in the pilots actually seemed to Open invitation events are held in communities enjoy the process – regarding it as a social event across the islands, where participants are given a that unearthed valuable contributions once debate square made up of four triangles called descriptors. started fl owing. Within the four triangles would be nine smaller “Although the individual takes part in terms triangles, or elements, relating to the descriptor. of putting across their own views, being in a If the descriptor was Place, a smaller triangle group of four to six people prompts quite a bit of (element) could state that there was enough discussion,” he said. housing in the islands. If the group agreed that “In total, the event lasts between an hour and a this was the case, they would colour that triangle half and two hours, but that vanishes very quickly. green. “It never gets boring as you don’t spend a huge If they disagreed, they would colour it red, and amount of time on each subject. if they were unsure, they would colour it amber. “There is nothing about the Community The objective is to piece together all the Signature that is demanding, and I think that is responses into a type of ‘tablecloth’, which would what is so appealing about the whole process. give an easy-to-read assessment of where particular We can all colour in and it doesn’t matter whether needs had been identifi ed in those communities. we stay in the lines or not. The four descriptors used are Place, Prospects, People, and Planning. “So we are eliminating a lot of barriers to get people to come in and participate. PLACE – Is it safe? Is it a good place to grow up? What about transport, community groups, “They are not under pressure, and they will education, and relaxation, etc? never be asked to be specifi c about a certain issue. PROSPECT – What are the opportunities here? Is “It’s about getting a sense of feeling – capturing there an opportunity for young people to grow old ideas and encouraging discussion.” here? Are there good formal education services, One of the key elements of the Community support services? Is there a good early years service Signature, said Neil, was the way in which it revealed provision? Is there opportunity for employment or how the individual would like to resolve certain issues. self employment? Is there a place where we can “It encourages the community to take ownership of an achieve our aspirations? issue, if they wish to do that,” he said. PLANNING – Are we able to make decisions or “That could mean getting people who had never contribute towards decisions that are being made? thought about volunteering, for instance, to go and Do we get the chance to participate? Is there give it a try. enough information? How open and transparent is the planning process? Is there a shared vision? “It might be the case that through these discussions, someone fi nds out that there is a PEOPLE – How resilient are we? Do we building that no-one is using which is free to use. trust other people? Are we responsible? Are we achieving what we want? What is our health like? “Every school in the Western Isles is free for the community to use on some nights of the week, so Neil Macleod is Service Manager at the the message would be ‘go and use it’. Comhairle’s Education and Children’s Department, and says he is ‘hugely encouraged’ by the feedback “We defi nitely have the resources – it’s about from the pilots. engaging with the community to determine the “We had 71 individuals take part, and there was best way in which we can use them.” a wide and varied range of participation,” said Neil added: “These are very much ‘bringing Neil. people together’ sessions, giving everyone an “We had a group from North Lochs Little “We had another group studying health and events were pilots, and as such are not representative opportunity to engage with each other and feel on a par with everyone else. Teddies parents, an S6 Leadership group from the social care in college, we had a group of pupils of the Western Isles community at large. Nicolson Institute, and we had another group we from Sir E. Scott School, and we also had people “I really do struggle to see any downsides to called a ‘hit’ group, as they were people we had “It would be dangerous for us to make this – but I see plenty benefi ts. It’s a collaborative take part from the Bays of Harris Steering Group.” identifi ed as those who had less opportunity to assumptions based on the pilots, but some of the effort to discuss what is best for the people of our access services. Neil is quick to stress that these engagement fi ndings are very interesting,” he said. community.” 08/06/17 - 05/07/17 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B7 BBuildinguilding oourur ccommunitiesommunities

New committee chair Angus McCormack aims for educational equality

By Katie Macleod ast month saw the Outer Hebrides’ fi rst ‘digital cèilidh,’ Lwhere pupils from all senior secondary schools in the islands performed together online using e-Sgoil, the digital learning platform. “It was tremendous,” says Councillor Angus McCormack, who attended the Stornoway portion of the event. “It brought these four schools together for an hour, there was great talent shown there.” The cèilidh was broadcast live on screens in the various schools, and was a fi tting event for Councillor McCormack, the recently- elected Chair of the Education and Children’s Services Committee, to attend. As he explains, the use of e-Sgoil to offer opportunities such as the recent digital cèilidh to students throughout the islands is just one of the many ways in which the committee will be working towards its principal aim: equality of education for all. “I’m taking over at a point where there are a great many challenges because we’ve had reducing budgets for a number of years,” says Councillor McCormack, who has been a member of the committee since becoming a councillor in 2003. As he begins his term as Chair, Councillor McCormack notes that he is “following in the footsteps of three very illustrious individuals,” extending his thanks in particular to Councillor Catriona Stewart, who was head of the committee from 2012 until 2016. “We’re a rural location and an island location, so we very much have to depend on our own devices to take matters forward,” he says of the work of the committee. “Really, our principal aim is to make sure that education is equal for everybody, from the north of Lewis to the south of Barra. That is really very challenging indeed, because the circumstances of every island are very different, and we have to poverty, and are in the best condition in which to learn.” the committee, which takes a “wider view of education.” Children’s try and deal with that.” But Councillor McCormack is confi dent that, despite these Services, for example, is a collaborative service that involves key players from education, health, the police, and the third sector. In One of the fi rst steps taken to achieve that aim in the new Comhairle challenges, the goal of educational equality can be achieved, thanks term is the introduction of 40 new Modern Apprenticeship places. in part to the “innovative work” being done in the islands. Gaelic the coming years the committee are also hoping to develop a new The local apprenticeships span a range of industries and locations, Medium Education, for example, offers myriad opportunities for initiative known as Community Signature, where an assessment is and are part of a drive to tackle the issue of youth depopulation. young people to succeed; Cllr. McCormack stresses its importance in made of a community by using targets for what each community “It’s very important to… give our young people the opportunities and keeping the language alive, and “how important Gaelic-related work might aspire to; as Cllr. McCormack explains, the idea would be to choices that allow them to stay here”. is to retaining our young people.” Then there is the e-Sgoil system, empower communities. Another challenge facing educational equality in the islands is which is already used to teach pupils online, with one student taking Other goals include encouraging young people to become more that of poverty. Councillor McCormack, who has previously chaired digital lessons from the Royal Conservatoire in Glasgow, and others involved with the work of the council itself, and offering them the the Western Isles Poverty Action Group, points out that the rate of being taught online by teachers from different schools in the islands. opportunity to work with local Comunn Eachdraidh groups. “We child poverty in the Western Isles currently sits at 20 per cent. “The On top of that, attainment in the islands is already high, both have a lot of new ideas that we want to bring forward, so I think problem with that, of course, is that if you are living in poverty, your in and out of the classroom. Cllr. McCormack, who worked as a it’s going to be quite an exciting time for the next few years,” says attainment will not be as good as if you were living a comfortable teacher for 30 years, notes that young people in the Western Isles Councillor McCormack of his upcoming tenure as Chair. “I have lifestyle.” are often unoffi cial ambassadors for the region due to their success a very positive view of education in the Outer Hebrides and I think “What we have to do is to target resources at young families. We in sports, while the authority has the best record in Scotland for the we’re going to get better as the years go by.” have to allow the parents of young children to go out to work, and number of young people learning to play a musical instrument. “The “We want to raise attainment; we want to reduce poverty; we therefore enhance the amount of money coming into the household, attainment of our children is really exemplary. It’s generally speaking want to be inclusive and equality conscious; we want to involve our and we have to ensure that children are well looked after and then above the targets that we’re set, and we’re very pleased about that, children in as many things as we can; and we want to devise ways educated well at preschool. We have to fi ll the pre-school gap, make but we’re not at all complacent.” of retaining our children here in the islands, or alternatively bringing sure that our children, when they enter school, have not experienced Community involvement is also key to a lot of the work done by them back. All of these are aspirations for us.” G

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Free, fl exible, Wednesdays (usually second of the month): Stornoway Library Writer's Group, 6pm, Stornoway Fridays (term time): 1.30 – 4pm drop in open to information contact Stuart Oakley: 01851 643204; confi dential help with reading, writing, general [email protected]; www.islandarchers.org confi dence, preparing for interviews, homework Library. Contact 01851 822744 for further details. all 12 – 25 years old. Pointers Drop in Centre, and learning English as a second language. Later Wednesdays (1st of the month): Stornoway North Beach Street. For more in-formation: 01851 Wednesdays: Healthy Weighs, 5-6pm, Lewis Sports opening hours 7-9pm on Monday. For more Quilters, Cuibhrigean Eilean Leodhais. 7.30pm - 822713 Centre. Do you want some help to lose weight, get information: 01851 822718 9.30pm, Grianan, Westview Terrace, Stornoway Saturdays (fi rst of every month): 12noon – 4pm fi tter and feel healthier? This is a six-week rolling programme run by a registered dietician and a Wednesdays (1st of the month): RAF Association Pointers Young Carers – junior group for Primary 4 ART & CRAFTS to Primary 7. For more in-formation: 01851 822713 personal trainer. For more information: 01851 Stornoway branch, 7.30pm, Masonic Lodge, 822800 Thursdays: Knitters on the Edge, 11am till 1pm, Kenneth Street, Stornoway. Call 810153 for further Saturdays: 1.30pm – 5pm drop in open to all 12 – at Wool4Ewe, on Church Street. Local knitters details 25 years old. Pointers Drop in Centre, North Beach Wednesdays: Island Archers, 7-9pm, Lochs School. and holidaying knitters welcome, just bring your Indoors: late August to mid May. Outdoors: late Wednesdays: Pointers Drop in Centre, 4pm – 6pm Street. For more informa-tion: 01851 822713 knitting and a sense of humour! More info on our May to mid August. drop in open to all 12 to 25 years old. Saturdays: Kids Club, 3.30-6pm, Newton Facebook page Knitters on the Edge. Tel: 01851 Community Centre, Seaforth Road. Baha’i Youth Thursdays: Bridge Community Centre, Highland 700959 Email: [email protected] Fridays: 7.30pm – 11pm drop in open to all 12 – and Children Group, now in its fourteenth year. Hustle class, 6:30-7:15pm. For more information: 25 years old. Pointers Drop in Centre, North Beach Term-time only. For more information contact Mina www.bridgecommunitycentre.co.uk CHURCHES Street. For more information: 01851 822713 Sheppard: [email protected] Thursdays: Come and try session, 6.30pm at Tuesdays: High Free Church Stornoway, English Saturdays (last of the month): Salvation Army Saturdays: Pairc Junior Youth Club, 6.30-8.30pm, Stornoway Bowling Club, Bayhead, Stornoway prayer and study, 7.30m, Retirement Centre, Coffee & Sale, 2-4pm, The Salvation Army Pairc School Thursdays: Darts Youth Academy, 6.30-7.30pm, Bayhead. Stornoway Corps Back Football and Recreation Club. £2, open to Wednesdays: Salvation Army Stornoway Corps, Saturdays: 1.30pm – 5pm drop in open to all 12 – FAMILY anyone interested in darts - aimed at ages 9-18. Bible Study, 12-1pm, 59 Bayhead. 01851 703875 25 years old. Pointers Drop in Centre, North Beach Mondays: Family Fun Night. Games, movies, jokes, (Term time only) For more info visit www.backfrc. Wednesdays: High Free Church Stornoway, Prayer Street. For more information: 01851 822713 snacks. For all ages. Everyone invited. Make some org.uk or contact Terri on 820745 meeting, 7.30pm, Matheson Road church. Saturdays (second of the month): Stornoway new friends too. 7.30pm, 8 Newton Street, The Thursdays: Indoor Bowls, 7.30-9.30pm, Back Thursdays: Associated Presbyterian Church, Currency Club, 7pm, Lodge Fortress, Kenneth Church of Latter Days Saints. 01851 706405 Football and Recreation Club. For more info visit Street, Stornoway. For anyone interested in fi nding Service, 7.30pm, APC, 72 Keith Street FOOD AND DRINK www.backfrc.org.uk or contact Terri on 820745 Thursdays: St Columba’s Church of Scotland, out more about investing in stocks and shares. See (October-March only) www.proshareinvestmentclubs.co.uk Wednesdays: Failte Café, 11am-2pm, Pointers, Prayer and Bible study meeting, 7.30pm, Lewis Thursdays: Jogscotland, group jogging. Thursday 14-16 North Beach Street, all welcome. Serving a Street, Stornoway 5.45-6.30pm, Lewis Sports Centre CLUBS (U16/18) range of beverages, toast and baking in a friendly, Thursdays: High Free Church, Stornoway, Gaelic Tuesdays: Beavers, a fun club for 6-8 year-olds. relaxed environment. Take-away available. Call Thursdays: Stornoway Running Club, senior prayer and study, 7.30pm, Retirement Centre, 6.30-7.30pm, Stornoway Scout Hall, Keith Street. Melissas on 07795978307 for more information. session, 5.30pm, Smith Avenue changing rooms Bayhead. See www.scouts.org.uk/beavers/ for more (winter)/Porter’s Lodge (summer). An opportunity to Saturdays: High Free Church Stornoway, English information GAELIC get fi t and stay fi t, running or jogging with other prayer meeting, Retirement Centre, Bayhead. Fridays: Rionnagan Beaga, 10.15-11.45am, Young people. For more information contact James Tuesdays: Point Girls Club, 7.30-9pm, Sgoil an Mackenzie, 07983718316 Sundays: Associated Presbyterian Church, Services, RubhaTuesdays: Boys’ Brigade Anchors and Juniors Musicians Hebrides, Bells Road, near Tesco. Learn 11am and 6.30pm, APC, 72 Keith Street (ages 5 to 10), 6.00-7.00pm, St Columba’s New Gaelic through songs and play - for children Thursdays: Westside Yoga, 5.30-7pm and 7.15- age 0 to 5. All young children, whatever their 8.45pm, Stornoway Masonic Hall Sundays: Salvation Army Stornoway Corps, Prayer Church Hall, Lewis Street, Stornoway level of Gaelic, welcome with their parents and Meeting, 10-10.30am, 59 Bayhead. 01851 703875 Tuesdays: Bridge Community Centre P5&6 Fridays: Jogscotland, group jogging, 12.45-1.30pm, grandparents. Lewis Sports Centre Sundays: Salvation Army Stornoway Corps, Sunday Club night, 6-8pm, Bridge Community Centre, Fridays: Cearcall Comhraidh Gaelic Conversation School, 1pm-3pm, 59 Bayhead. 01851 703875 Stornoway. For more information: www. Fridays: Lunchtime Walking Club, Fridays at Circle at the Retirement Centre Bayhead, all midday. This new social group is open to anyone Sundays: Salvation Army Stornoway Corps, Service, bridgecommunitycentre.co.uk welcome. 4.30-6pm. Use and build on your Gaelic who would like to get a bit more, gentle exercise. 11am-12pm, 59 Bayhead. 01851 703875 Tuesdays: Bridge Community Centre Secondary vocabulary in a supportive environment. For more Why not join us for a gentle stroll on the beach Club night, 8-9.30pm, Bridge Community Sundays: Stornoway Baptist Church, Gospel information, call Maggie 07554665549 followed by a warming soup back in the community Centre, Stornoway. For more information: www. Preaching Service, 6-7pm, 60 Seaforth Road. All centre. Meet in the Back community centre for a bridgecommunitycentre.co.uk HEALTH & FITNESS questions from “Is there a God?” to “What am I prompt departure at midday. (Soup £1.50, walk is here for?” answered. Surprise yourself and come! Tuesdays: Pairc Senior Youth Club, 7.30-9.30pm, Mondays: Back Primary Football Development free). For more information: 01851 704770 Pairc School Club, 5.45-6.45pm ages P2-P4, and 6.45-8pm Saturdays: Stornoway Running and Athletics ages P5-P7 (Term time only) at Back football and Sundays: St Columba’s Church of Scotland, Wednesdays: Pointers Drop in Centre, 4pm – 6pm Club, junior sessions, 10.30am–12-noon, Porters recreation club. Our aim is to encourage as many Worship, Crèche, Sunday-school & Bible Class, drop in open to all 12 to 25 years old. Lodge (winter) and running track (summer). For children as possible in the Broadbay area to learn 11.00am, Worship, 6.30pm, Lewis Street, more information contact Seumas Mactaggart, Tuesdays 3:45pm – 6pm Pointers Young Carers – football skills and life lessons through sport whilst Stornoway 07766654449 Senior group for Secondary 1 to Secondary 6. For improving their fi tness and general health. Sundays: St. Peter’s Scottish Episcopal Church, more information: 01851 822713 Mondays: Keep Fit, 7pm, Back Football and MEDIA Services: 11am Eucharist Service; 7pm Evensong. Tuesdays: Beavers, a fun club for 5-8 year-olds, All are welcome! Our church is open every day for Recreation Club. The class is suitable for anyone Mondays: Digi-Heb, the Bridge Centre, Bayhead. 6-7.30pm, Tigh Ceilidh, Gravir. (Term-time only) over the age of 16 and the range of activities on offer quiet prayer. Francis Street, Stornoway For more information: 01851 880437 Aspiring actors, actresses, fi lmmakers and writers will be adaptable for all levels of fi tness, whether welcome. Free Sundays: High Free Church, Gaelic and English Thursdays: Pointers U-16s group, 7-9pm, Pointers, you are a fi rst timer or an expert.. £4. (Please check services, 11.00am and 6.30pm, Sunday School Stornoway our website for up to date information on class MUSIC & DANCE (P1 – S3) and crèche meet during morning service. dates www.backfrc.org.uk) Stornoway Primary school, Jamieson Drive Wednesdays: Bridge Community Centre P4 Mondays: MiLC Piping School, 7-9pm, Laxdale Club night, 6.30-8.30pm, Bridge Community Mondays: Scottish Slimmers, 6.30pm, Caladh Hall. All levels and all ages welcome. Tel. 704241 Sundays (last of the month): Martin’s Memorial Centre, Stornoway. For more information: www. Inn, Stornoway. Call 0800 362636 or visit www. or email [email protected] Church, Praise and Testimony service, 6.30pm. 11 bridgecommunitycentre.co.uk scottishslimmers.com Francis Street, Stornoway. A warm welcome awaits Thursdays: Studio 7, Young Musicians Hebrides, you! Tel: 01851 700820 Wednesdays: Girls’ Brigade. Explorers: 6.30- Mondays: Leisure Running Group, Stornoway from 7pm. Are you under 18? Interested in being in a 7.30pm. Juniors: 6.30-8pm. Brigaders: 6.30-8pm. Running Club, 6pm, Running Track. An opportunity band? Or being a solo performer? Are you in a band CLUBS/GROUPS (ADULT) St Columba’s New Church Hall, Lewis Street, to get fi t and stay fi t, running or jogging with other and want to develop your potential? YMH Studio 7 is Tuesdays (fi rst of the month): Stornoway Stornoway people. All abilities welcome. For more infor- OPEN. Contact [email protected] Astronomical Society. Please see our website Fridays: Junior Club at the Salvation Army mation: James Mackenzie, 07983718316 Mondays: Piping School, 6.30pm, Lewis Retirement www.stornowayastra.org for details of our regular Stornoway Corps, 6-7.30pm, 59 Bayhead. 01851 Tuesdays: Stornoway Running Club, 6pm, Running Centre, Stornoway. Open to all, under instruction lectures and observing sessions with times and 703875 Track junior session. An opportunity to get fi t and of the excellent leading piper Larry Ferguson, venues etc. Beginners always welcome. Fridays: Bridge Community Centre P7 Club night. stay fi t, running or jogging with other people. All students will learn the basics of the chanter and Tuesdays: Stornoway Bridge Club, 7pm, Stornoway 7–9pm, Bridge Community Centre, Stornoway. For abilities welcome. For more information contact a wide range of traditional Scots tunes. For more Golf Club. Meet for Bridge, chat, competitions and more information: www.bridgecommunitycentre. Seumas Mactaggart, 07766654449 information: 01851 704241. cheer. co.uk Wednesdays: Island Archers, 7-9pm, Back Football Mondays (second of every month): Singing Group, Wednesdays (last of the month): Book Club, Fridays: 7.30pm – 11pm drop in open to all 12 – Although at EVENTS we try our best to get all up-and-coming events in the paper, it’s 7-9pm, Back Football and Recreation Club, check 25 years old. Pointers Drop in Centre, North Beach a challenge as EVENTS is only a monthly paper! For all the latest events happening in our website to fi nd out this month’s book www. Street. For more informa-tion: 01851 822713 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 08/06/17 - 05/07/17 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B9 Events in Stornoway and East Lewis (continued) Events in West Lewis

1pm to 2.30pm, Grianan, Westview Terrace. Chat, Thursdays: Home League at the Salvation Army ART & CRAFTS Mondays: Gaelic Group, 10am, Uig Community refreshments and group singalong with musicians Stornoway Corps, 2-3pm, 59 Bayhead. 01851 Centre Wednesdays: Creative reawakening open studio and singers. For information please contact:- 703875 sessions, 10.30am-3.30pm, 4pm Blue Pig Studio, Ellie Donnelly Tel:- 07500-762-041 / Email:- GAMES Fridays: Breakfast Club at the Salvation Army 11 Upper Carloway. Develop your own artwork [email protected] Saturdays: Bingo, 9pm, Ness Social Club, Lionel. Stornoway Corps, 8-11am, 59 Bayhead. 01851 in a peaceful, mutually supportive atmosphere. For more information: 01851 810421 Tuesdays: Stornoway Singers, 8pm, St Columba’s 703875. Donation at the door. All welcome! Coffee followed by exploration of group agreed Old Parish Church Hall, Lewis Street. Come and Fridays: Cream teas served every Friday, St Peter's themes. Soup lunch. £10. To book a place: 01851 HEALTH & FITNESS give it a go. For more information: 07938590767 643225 / 01851 706521 Church, Francis Street, 12-3pm. All welcome Mondays: Westside Runners & Fitness Club - Ladies Thursdays, 10am, art club, Uig Community Centre keep fi t classes, 6pm, Barvas and Brue Community Wednesdays: Dannsa Eileanach, 7-9pm, Stornoway Fridays: Lunchtime Walking Club, Fridays at Saturdays: Kids’ art club, 10am, Uig Community Centre. Primary School gym. Ceilidh dancing sessions. midday. This new social group is open to anyone Centre Open to all. For more information: 01851 704870 who would like to get a bit more, gentle exercise. Mondays: Chair Aerobics, 11am, Sporsnis, Habost, Saturdays (fi rst of the month October till March): Ness. Call: 01851 810039 Fridays: Live music and Song at the Bayhead Why not join us for a gentle stroll on the beach Woolcraft and spinning workshops, 2.30- 5pm Retirement Centre, Community Room. All followed by a warming soup back in the community Tuesdays: Ladies Circuits, 7-8pm, Spòrsnis, Habost, Barvas and Brue Community Centre Ness. Call: 01851 810039 welcome. Tea and coffee served. 6-9pm. £3. For centre. Meet in the Back community centre for a more information, phone Maggie on 07554 665 prompt departure at midday. (Soup £1.50, walk is CATERING Tuesdays: Chair Aerobics, 11am, Sporsnis, Habost, 549. free). Ness. Call: 01851 810039 Sundays: Pol’s Pantry, opening for the season PARENT & CHILD SUPPORT on Easter Sunday, 16th April, 12 noon to 9pm, Wednesdays: Westside Runners & Fitness Club – Leumadair Gueshouse, 7A Callanish (just off the Junior & adults sessions, 7pm, Barvas and Brue Tuesdays (fi rst of the month): 10am-12noon: Every day: Phone or email 24/7. Free call from main road). Teas, coffees, home baking and light Community Centre. Adults meet at 7pm at the Nappucino, Bridge Centre Cafe. Drop in for a landline or mobile: 116123. Samaritans of the lunches, contact: 01851 621706 entrance to Barvas machair for all abilities run / jog free cuppa and a chat about cloth nappies. Hire a Western Isles, 87 Cromwell Street, Stornoway, HS1 sessions and training nappy kit or simply share experiences with other 2DG. Email: [email protected] / or write to Chris, CHURCHES Wednesdays: Masters Football, 8.15-9.15pm, cloth nappy users, and enjoy some cake. www. P.O. Box 90 90, Stirling, FK8 2SA Sundays: Family Service (English) at Ness Church Spòrsnis, Habost, Ness. Call: 01851 810039 nappynetwork.org.uk Mondays (second Monday of month): Autism/ of Scotland, Cross, Ness. 11am. Crèche available. Wednesdays: Ladies’ Keep Fit class, 8pm, upstairs Tuesdays: 10:30am – 12noon. Pointers Young Aspergers Support Group, 12-noon, Newton Com- English Service, 6pm. All welcome. in the Breasclete hall. All welcome! Mums Group – open to all mums up to 25 years old munity Association, Seaforth Road, Stornoway. Sundays: Gaidhlig Service at Uig Church of Thursdays: Adult swimming session, 8-9pm, Lionel and their children. Pointers Drop in Centre, North We welcome all those who have an interest in Scotland, Miavaig, Uig. 6pm School, Lionel, Ness. Beach Street. For more information: 01851 822713 Autism and Aspergers, e.g. people affected by Sundays: St. Moluag’s Scottish Episcopal Church, Thursdays: Scottish Slimmers, 6.30pm, Barvas and Tuesdays: Parent and Toddler group, 1-3pm, MA the condition, family and carers. Teas and coffees Eoropaidh, April to September: Eucharist, 2nd Brue Community Centre. Call 0800 362636 or visit Macleod Memorial Hall, Stornoway Free Church, served after meeting. Contact autism.eilean.siar@ and 4th Sunday of the month, 3pm. Compline, www.scottishslimmers.com Kenneth Street. Open to babies and children under gmail.com every alternate Wednesday, 8pm. Other services as fi ve. Come along for a chat and a cuppa while the announced. All welcome. HORTICULTURE kids play. Everyone welcome. Tuesdays and Thursdays: Baby Bank open for collection of good quality second hand baby Mondays (second of the month): Carloway and Tuesdays and Thursdays: Baby Bank open for CLUBS/GROUPS (ADULT) Breasclete Gardeners Club, 7.30pm, Breasclete/ clothes and equipment, which will be available collection of good quality second hand baby Wednesdays: Cairdeas, 1.30-3.30pm, Uig Carloway Community Centre (alternating between free of charge to any parent to help with the cost of clothes and equipment, which will be available Community Centre. An informal get-together club Breasclete and Carloway). For more information: having a baby. 10am – 12pm, The Salvation Army free of charge to any parent to help with the cost of for the over 60s Kirsty – 01851 643497 having a baby. 10am – 12pm, The Salvation Army Centre, 59 Bayhead, HS1 2DZ. Tel: 01851 703875 Wednesdays (second of the month): Gardening Centre, 59 Bayhead, HS1 2DZ. Tel: 01851 703875 CLUBS/GROUPS (U16/18) Thursdays (last of the month): Parkinson’s Hebrides Club, 7.30pm, Carloway Community Centre. Eve- Mondays: Army Cadets, for ages 12-16, 7pm, Wednesdays (term time): Bookbug Sessions, 11am, Support Group meet at Lewis Retirement Centre, ryone welcome. For more information: 01851 Barvas and Brue Community Centre. New recruits Stornoway Library. A free story, song and rhyme Bayhead, 2.30pm-4.30pm. Contact Angus Macleod 840743 sessions for babies, toddlers, pre-school children on 01851 870976 or at [email protected] for welcome! and their families. Please contact the library to more information. Tea and coffee served. Mondays (term-time): Carloway Youth Club Junior MUSIC & DANCE confi rm sessions, 01851 822744 Club, 7–8pm, Carloway Community Centre Mondays: Guitar class with Catriona Mackay, Wednesdays: Bosom Buddies, 10am-12pm, JUNE Fridays: Youth Café, 7pm, Barvas and Brue 6-7pm, £4 per class, Gaelic Singing class with Retirement Centre, Bayhead, Stornoway. Your local Stornoway Astronomical Society Talk: Tuesday 6 Community Centre Ceitlin Smith, 7-8pm, £4 per class, Primary breastfeeding support group, with a midwife to June, talk by Mary Rowlands BA, BSc, “Infi nity”, Fridays: Junior Youth Club, 7-9pm Bernera Folk Group with Catriona Mackay, 7-8pm, £4 help, and a cup of tea. 7.30 pm Newton Centre, Seaforth Road, Stornoway. Community Centre per class,Taigh Dhonnchaidh, Habost, Ness. Thursdays: Parent and Toddler Group, 9.45am- www.stornowayastro.org For more information: 01851 810166; oifi s@ Saturdays: Kids’ art club, 10am, Uig Community taighdhonnchaidh.com 11.45am, MA Macleod Memorial Hall, Stornoway Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland. Cardiac Patient/ Centre Free Church, Kenneth Street. Open to babies and Tuesdays: Melodeon (P1 – P3) with Mary Duff, Carer Support Group: Wednesday 14th June, Saturdays (term-time): Carloway Youth Club Senior children under fi ve. Come along for a chat and a 7-7.30pm, £2 per class, Melodeon with Mary Duff 2-3.30pm, Ionad Stoodie, Point. ‘Florence’ Club, 7–9pm Carloway Community Centre cuppa while the kids play. Everyone welcome and Catriona Mackay, 7.30-8.30pm, £4 per class, Telehealth Monitoring System interactive Piano Accordion with Ashleigh NicDomhnail, Thursdays: Rainy Day Bike Club, 11am-3pm, Back ENVIRONMENT demonstration by Iain Traynor and Debra Vickers. 6-7pm, £4 per class Taigh Dhonnchaidh, Habost, Football and Recreation Club. This new parent and Opportunity for Q&A session. Refreshments Saturdays (fi rst of the month- March to October): Ness. For more information: 01851 810166; oifi s@ toddler group for pre-schoolers, is designed to let provided. All most welcome Green Gym, 10am-12pm, Eoropie Dunes taighdhonnchaidh.com. the little ones burn off some energy and practice Play Park. Volunteer to help maintain the Park Befriending Lewis: Volunteer training, Monday their bike skills away from the winter weather. whilst keeping fi t at the same time. These Wednesdays: Ceilidh Dancing, 8pm, Shawbost Balance bikes suitable for ages 18mth – 5yrs will 12thth June and Monday 19thth June, 6.30-9pm. events are free and open to all - young and old, Old School Centre. For more information: 01851 be available along with refreshments for mum or Email [email protected] or call 01851 with tea/coffee/juice served after each event. 70 4870 dad. (October-March only) 70 2362 for more information. For more in-formation: e-mail Joanne – niseach@ Wednesdays: Highland Dancing (Pre-school) with Fridays: Rionnagan Beaga, 10.15-11.45am, Young Armed Forces Day week: yahoo.co.uk or call 01851 810357 Claire Wilson, 6-6.30pm, £2 per class, Highland Dancing (Beginners), 6.30-7pm, £2 per class, Musicians Hebrides, Bells Road, near Tesco. Learn First event, 19th June, 10am, the fl ag will be raised FAMILY Highland Dancing (Novice), 7-8pm, £4 per class, Gaelic through songs and play - for children by a member of 7 SCOTS and members of the Monday–Saturday: Spòrsnis Ten Pin Bowling Piping (Advanced) with Calum Murdo Maclean, age 0 to 5. All young children, whatever their Lewis and Harris Youth Pipe and Drums. level of Gaelic, welcome with their parents and Alley, 12–9pm (although later nights can be ac- 7.30-8.30pm, £4, Taigh Dhonnchaidh, Habost, SSAFA Big Brew: Friday 23rd June, 12-2pm, Drill grandparents. commodated), Spòrsnis, Habost, Ness. A game for Ness. For more information: 01851 810166; oifi s@ Hall, Church Street. All proceeds to SSAFA. a family of four usually lasts about 30-45 minutes. taighdhonnchaidh.com Veteran’s Breakfast: Saturday 24th June, 9-10am, SOCIAL To book, call: 01851 810039 Thursdays: Keyboard class, 5-6pm, £3, Taigh Co-op, Macaulay Road, Stornoway. All veterans Tuesdays (fi rst of the month): Dementia Friendly Wednesdays: All Sorts Activities Club, 1pm to 3pm, Dhonnchaidh, Habost, Ness. For more information: Café Stornoway, 11am-1pm, Alzheimer Scotland welcome for free tea and rolls. Bernera Community Centre. All ages welcome to 01851 810166; oifi [email protected] Lowering of the fl ag: Monday 26th June followed Resource Centre, 18 Bells Road. For more come along for a cuppa and chat, board games, Fridays: Chanter with Calum Murdo Maclean, 6.15- information phone the Alzheimer Scotland by a veteran’s march starting at 6pm, Bridge Centre, snooker and other activities, new ideas welcome. 7.15pm, £4 per class, Taigh Dhonnchaidh, Habost, Dementia Resource Centre, Stornoway on 01851 Bayhead, Stornoway. This will end with a fl yover Ness. For more information: 01851 810166; oifi s@ 870418 or email [email protected] by Bristow’s helicopter at 6.30pm. GAELIC Tuesdays: Lunch Club at the Salvation Army From Wednesday 28th June to Wednesday 30th Stornoway Corps, 12-1pm, 59 Bayhead. 01851 August: Stornoway Historical Society’s premises 703875 will be open to the public for the Summer, opening Send us your events. LISTINGS ARE FREE! E-mail Thursdays: Lunch Club at the Salvation Army hours: Tuesdays, 10am – 12 noon, Wednesdays Stornoway Corps, 12-1pm, 59 Bayhead. 01851 and Fridays, 2-4pm. Tel: 01851 702206 for more to [email protected] or ring 01851 705749 703875 information. EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B10 www.hebevents.com 08/06/17 - 05/07/17 08/06/17 - 05/07/17 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B11 Events in West Lewis Stornoway Historical Society 1992-2017 (continued) taighdhonnchaidh.com Thursdays (fi rst of every month): Young at Heart Saturdays (fi rst of the month): Traditional Music Club, Clan MacQuarrie Centre, Borve, 2pm-4pm. sessions, 8–11.30pm, Barvas and Brue Community Fridays (fi rst of every month): Dementia Friendly Centre. Bodhran, Whistle, Guitar, Melodeon etc. Cafè Ness, Clan MacQuarrie Centre, Borve, 1.30- For more information: 01851 840743 3pm. For more information phone the Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Resource Centre, 18 Bells PARENT & CHILD Road, Stornoway on 01851 70 2123 or email Tuesdays: Parent and Toddler Group (Pàrant is [email protected] Pàiste), 10am-12noon, £1 per child, Grinneabhat, The Suzuki Swift carries 150 brake horsepower Sean Sgoil Bhràdhagair. Contact Lucia: 07974 JUNE 659570 or Euan: 01851 710210 Common Eachdraidh Uig has an event planned for Wednesdays: Parent & Toddler group, Clan 22nd and 23rd June, adult workshops, to celebrate the MacQuarrie Centre, Borve, 1.30pm-3pm. rich bardachd heritage of the area. Participants will be given tuition on songs and poetry of Uig origin. The Wednesdays: Borve Parent & Toddler Group, Soccer referee turns tutors will be Saffron Hanvidge and Maggie Smith. 1.30pm-3pm, Sgoil Araich Airidhantuim The cost for the two days is £28.00 and includes lunch Wednesdays: Top Tots Parent & Toddler Group, and refreshments. If you require further information or 2–3.30pm, Carloway Free Church Hall. Contact wish to book, contact Anna Stewart on 01851672413 Chrisann: 07766157015 or send a private message to the Uig Historical to motorsport Society Facebook page. The workshops will be SOCIAL followed by a community ceilidh where there will be Wednesdays: Weekly Carloway Sunshine Club, 1.30- performances by tutors, participants and others to end By Iain A MacSween 3.30pm, Carloway Day Centre. For all aged 60+; cars the event on a high note. It is hoped to use this event uring the 1990s, Don ‘Sewer’ Macleod will collect. Speakers, crafts, chat and a cup of tea. For as a springboard to raise awareness of the variety was best known for refereeing football more information or to book: 01851 643382 D of bardachd from Uig and to develop and enhance matches in the Lewis and Harris league. Thursdays: Grinneabhat Coffee Mornings at the the collection of bardachd within the museum's But now Don is making a name for himself in former Bragar School. Come for tea, coffee, baking collection. If anyone has any songs or poems, of any another sporting arena – that of Rallycross. Don, and good company, 11-12pm genre, from Uig the Comann Eachdraidh would be grateful to receive them. who works for the UK Border Force in Kent, is Thursdays (second of every month): Dementia originally from Tong. He recently competed Friendly Cafè Carloway, Carloway Day Centre, SEPTEMBER in the 2nd round of the Swift Sport Rallycross 2pm -3.30pm. For more information phone the Linda Norgrove Foundation 10K: Championship at the MSA British Championship Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Resource Centre, 18 round held at Lydden Hill, near Dover. Bells Road, Stornoway on 01851 70 2123 or email Saturday 30th September 2017. Valtos There, he produced his best results of his [email protected] peninsula. For mopre information visit www.lindanorgrovefoundation.org/run short Rallycross career in all of his three heats, coming 8th overall and qualifying for the semi fi nals. A progressive drive saw him fi nish 4th in his respective semi fi nal and that saw him qualify in 8th for the second fi nal in succession, after Events in Harris achieving similar success at Croft, near Darlington at the 1st round in March. “I knew that a semi fi nal place was a possibility ARTS AND CRAFTS JUNE n Saturday 13 May 2017, members and M. Mackenzie, Sheila Macleod, Ann Sutherland, John Over the years the Society has held exhibitions, An Lanntair was allocated on the upper fl oor of the due to the numbers competing, but you still have The Harris Tapestry: Upstairs in An Clachan, Wednesday June 7: Girlguiding Harris – Rainbows Oformer members of the Stornoway Historical MacQueen, and Annie Macsween from Ness was published books and a twice-yearly magazine, held Town Hall on South Beach. However, the imminent to push yourself to achieve the best times you Leverburgh (Stair-lift available). 9.00am – 6.00pm, – Sir E. Scott School – 3.45-5pm Society sat down in the Croft Lounge of the Caladh present to give advice. Norman Maclean, Zena Nicoll lectures, provided speakers and produced a series of plans were for the refurbishment of the Town Hall and can,” said Don. and Annice Macleod were unable to attend. programmes on Isles FM Radio, the very popular "Local the Society artefacts and equipment were decanted Monday to Thursday, 9.00am – 7.00pm Friday and Wednesday June 7: Ceilidh Dancing – Harris Hotel Inn to commemorate 25 years since the Society “Lydden Hill is an excellent circuit and having Saturday. Free Entry. Leafl ets and postcards for sale. – 7pm was founded. Interim offi ce bearers were elected and the minute History File", hosted by Norrie Macgregor for 14 years." into storage. competed here twice before I have a level of FILM Friday June 9: Table top sale – Sir The event had been postponed on the original date of the fi rst offi cial meeting shows that it was held on Norrie succeeded Sandy Matheson as chairman Upon return, the Society heard that the Harris Tweed confi dence which I do not have at other circuits. E. Scott School – 11.35-1.15pm. following the passing of the much respected former Wednesday 29 April 1992 in Amity House. and he was followed on by Murdoch Macleod, Jessie Authority wished to exchange premises. With all the My heat times were faster than when I competed me to hire one of their cars for the event. I had Hebfl icks fi lm club: Tuesdays (once a month) To raise funds for Activities Week. Tables - £10, chairman Norrie Macgregor. Murray and the current chairman, Malcolm Macdonald. upheaval involved it has taken until now before the here last year and lap times were on average a to apply for my licence, and buy all the relevant 6.30pm Tarbert Library. Contact 01859 502971 for The offi ce bearers were confi rmed as: Chairman: can be bought by individuals or groups. Donations On Monday 23 December 1991, a steering group Sandy Matheson, Vice-Chairman: Murdoch Macleod, The Society has had four treasurers: Calum Maciver, Society can consider opening its door to the general second and a half quicker than my best times in safety gear” further details. 2016.” welcome. met to discuss the formation of a Society. Letters of Secretary: Frank Thompson, Treasurer: Calum Maciver. K.Michael Maclennan, Cathie Mackay and John Angus membership and public this summer. On his fi rst competitive experience, Don came Smith. The post of secretary has been held by Frank It was during his formative years in Tong that HEALTH AND FITNESS Friday June 9: Mod Prizewinners Concert – Sir E. invitation had been sent to 15 people and an agenda There were about 40 members who had made “The cataloguing of donated, purchased or 9th out of 16 competitors. “That was way beyond Thompson, Malcolm Macdonald and Willie Foulger. Don developed a love of motorsports. He was Scottish Slimmers: Every Wednesday 6pm, Tarbert Scott School – 7pm had been prepared by Sandy Matheson, the current application to join and the Society's funds stood at researched items requires absolute accuracy. Ken my expectations,” he said. Honorary President of the Society. £104. Naturally the fi rst meeting spent considerable The objective of the Society is to advance the Galloway has worked assiduously on archiving , and in the original Lewis Car Club, and is a regular Community Centre. Monday June 12: Scouts Meeting – Old Primary “The buzz was incredible. I had never done time on the Constitution. Mr DL Smith had been added education of the public about the history, heritage and given that the Society had had several large collections Formula One expert on BBC Radio nan Gaidheal. Pilates: Every Thursday, 9.45–11.00am, North School – 7pm Along with Mr Matheson, the following attended: any close-quarter racing up until then and I could “Where I live in England is only 12 miles from Harris. Pilates Matwork. Prior booking essential. Frank Thompson, Colin Scott Mackenzie, Norman D. to those serving on the committee and is now the last of culture of Stornoway and the Isle of Lewis. Until April donated in the last year or so, it is gratifying that we can totally understand why people get into competitive Tuesday June 13: Girlguiding Harris – Guides & Lydden Hill, which is regarded as the home of Phone: Peggy Briggs on 01859 502376. Macleod, Calum Maciver, Murdoch Macleod, Mary the original members still serving. 2009 the Society had no home, then space vacated by have a limited opening to start with.” motorsport.” Rangers – Sir E. Scott School – 3.45 – 5.30pm Rallycross,” Don said. “I saw an article in the local email: [email protected]. website: Don races under the banner of Donmac Racing, Tuesday June 13: Hebfl icks Film Club – Tarbert paper about a guy who lives in the same town as mikeandpeggybriggs.co.uk. and receives no sponsorship – he pays for the hire Library, 6.30pm I do, a place called Deal, who competed in the British Rallycross Championship driving a Suzuki of his vehicle, and if it gets damaged during a race MUSIC AND DANCE Wednesday June 14: Ceilidh Dancing – Harris he is liable for the repairs. Hotel – 7.30pm Swift. Ceilidh Dancing: Every Wednesday 7.30-9.30pm, “I’m lucky I can indulge in my passion as I don’t Harris Hotel, Tarbert. Saturday June 17: Charity Day – Amhuinnsuidhe “So I met him for a drink and asked how he had have any major distractions like a partner, children Castle, 2pm Gaelic football success welcomed by Council got into it, and he basically said that if he could do Choir Singing: Harris Choir (Coisir Eilean na it, anyone could. or sheep,” he laughed. Hearadh). Every Thursday 7.30pm, based on Saturday June 17: Leverburgh RNLI Birthday Party “It costs a signifi cant amount of money to do, 'school term dates', in Sir E Scott School Staff – Leverburgh Lifeboat Station – 1pm – 4pm un-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce, Edinburgh, won this Cuach na Cloinne is a national football competition Neach Cleachdaidh na Gàidhlig, was presented this islands the opportunity to compete in a national sports “That got me interested, and shortly after that I saw a tweet from Peter Gwynne Motorsport but it’s something I love doing.” Room. New members welcome; no audition; visit Monday June 19: Scouts Meeting – Old Primary year’s Cuach na Cloinne competition. for young people from primary schools across year to the individual player who, in the view of the competition held entirely in Gaelic.” B advertising a come-and-try Rallycross session. And following his last outing, he now looks us just to listen! Contact John Masterson (Secretary) School – 7pm The Finals competition, held at Inverness Caledonian Scotland who attend Gaelic medium education. referees, made the most and best use of the Gaelic Donald MacNeill, director of Comunn na Gàidhlig, forward to his next race event in June. “When I 07788 940222, 01859 530463. Thistle FC Stadium, was hard fought, but at the end of The competition is held entirely in Gaelic. A record language throughout the event. The winner of the who run the competition said, “It is extremely “So I decided to buy that as a Christmas present Wednesday June 21: Ceilidh Dancing – Harris crossed the line in 4th place I was ecstatic and the competition Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce emerged number of 62 teams took part, representing 33 schools. award was Murdo Shaw from Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig encouraging to see so many youngsters from all parts for myself.” PARENT AND CHILD Hotel – 7pm Loch Abair. the feeling of accomplishment was brilliant,” said victorious with Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Inbhir Nis runners Highland Council Convenor, Councillor Bill of Scotland taking part in the competition. We are Despite that session being held in what Don Wednesday June 28: NHT sheep shearing and Don. Obbe Parant is Paiste: Every Monday, 9.30-11am, up. Lobban, who presented the winners trophy, said, Councillor Norman A MacDonald, Convener grateful to The Highland Council, Comhairle nan calls ‘a typical Stornoway day’ – namely pouring Leverburgh. A new Gaelic parent and toddler group. working dog display – Amhuinnsuidhe, 11am Regional competitions were held in Lewis, Uist, “Cuach na Cloinne … has created an opportunity of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar said, “I would like to Eilean Siar and Bòrd na Gàidhlig for their continuing rain – he did a full nine laps with an instructor and He added: “I feel lucky to be able to have this Information about the group and enrolment process Wednesday June 28: Ceilidh Dancing – Harris Skye, Inverness, Fort William and Glasgow, resulting for young people from schools across Scotland congratulate Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce on doing so support for Cuach na Cloinne. We are also grateful to was instantly hooked. “He said to me that I had opportunity and it is tantamount to the hard work can be found on www.obbeparantispaiste.com. Hotel – 7pm in teams from Back, Daliburgh, Portree, Inverness, who attend Gaelic medium education to meet and well in winning this competition. With over 60 teams all the staff at Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC for their an aptitude for Rallycross and there were options of my team Peter Gwynne Motorsport and their Lochaber and Taobh na Pàirce, Edinburgh qualifying compete against each other and combines their Gaelic taking part in the competition, they did wonderfully welcome and support of the event.” available if I wanted to pursue it further,” said Don. staff that I can compete at this level. It is even linguistic and footballing skills in an inclusive and well to come out on top. Comhairle nan Eilean for the national Finals on Tuesday 30 May. All the Cuach na Cloinne 2017 was funded by Bòrd na “He told me that I could actually rent a car more fulfi lling when friends and colleagues come entertaining manner.” Siar is delighted to support Cuach na Cloinne, a Send us your events. LISTINGS ARE FREE! E-mail teams were given a number of coaching sessions from Gàidhlig, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and The Highland and do a round of the British Championships. I along to support me.” competition that gives young people from across our Caley Thistle coaches. A new trophy, sponsored by Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Sàr Council and organised by Comunn na Gàidhlig. got in touch with Sarah Watson at Peter Gwynne Follow Don’s progress here - https://www. to [email protected] or ring 01851 705749 Motorsport, and they put together a package for facebook.com/donmacracing/ EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B12 www.hebevents.com 08/06/17 - 05/07/17 BBuildinguilding oourur ccommunitiesommunities

Growing Music In The Outer Hebrides A New Service for the Youth Choir of Scotland. David Bird NYCoS National Boys Choir Outer Hebrides Oscar Fish NYCoS National Boys Choir David Golish NYCoS National Boys Choir The Cultural Strategy developed by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has provided a focus for much energy Alanna Logue NYCoS National Girls Choir within the Education and Children’s Services Juliet Mckenzie NYCoS National Girls Choir Department recently. Anna Murray (former piping tutor) has been appointed Gaelic Arts Offi cer Caitlin MacKenzie (who has progressed to and Gavin Woods (wind and brass tutor) has a NYCoS Training Choir this summer) remit which includes a part-time role as Music Elizabeth MacKenzie (from Ness, who will also Development Offi cer. be joining NYCoS Training Choir) Lionacleit Schools Pipe Band, Winners of the Schools’ Pipe Band Championship Freestyle Competition 2017 A further exciting development is the newly Congratulations to their tutor Cath Fish, Director designated instrumental music service. The of the NYCoS Isle of Lewis Choir and to the e-Sgoil A world of We look forward to working closely with them Outer Hebrides Music Service (OHMS) will give music staff; Andy Yearly, Claire Devine, Elizabeth and wish them every success in their new posts. instrumental staff a group identity and an impetus Maclean, Calum Watt and Caitlin MacKenzie. At the same time we take this opportunity to wish to use their collective entrepreneurial spirit to grow NYCoS Isle of Lewis Choir is currently recruiting opportunity Mr Nick Gordon, who taught Piping in our schools instrumental music throughout the Islands. The for members from age 8 upwards. over the last 24 years a long, happy and well move to designate the service was inspired by the deserved retirement. success of pupils taught through Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s instrumental programme and gives due Instrumental Exams recognition to the hard work of the instrumental Drumming Workshop staff and classroom colleagues, in raising the Outer Hebrides Music Service, in partnership standards of their pupils to new heights. with the Scottish Schools Pipes and Drums Trust Music groups from the Islands have enjoyed and The Nicolson Institute Music Department, recent successes in national competitions. hosted a drumming workshop with world Lionacleit School Pipe Band won fi rst place in renowned drummers David Henderson and David the freestyle competition at the National Scottish Schools Pipe Band Championships. At the same Ross, of D2 Percussion. The day-long session, held New opportunities for music tuition are being at the Drill Hall on Church Street on Saturday 6th competition the Lewis and Harris Schools Pipe offered through e-Sgoil. The e-Sgoil hub is May, was split into two sessions. The morning Band, competing for the fi rst time, came third in providing space and technology that allows music The Lewis and Harris Youth Pipe Band session provided 18 primary age drummers with their category. The Lewis and Harris Concert Band lessons to be delivered over the internet to schools and Concert Band at Lews Castle the opportunity of experiencing pipe band snare also enjoyed success in the Scottish Concert Band located in any part of the island. Festival, gaining a coveted silver award. drumming for the fi rst time, whilst the afternoon Instrumental soloists have had success with several Neil Johnstone (fi ddle) and Gavin Woods (wind players from The Nicolson Institute reaching the session gave an opportunity for more advanced and brass) have been delivering lessons on a drummers to extend their skills. Mod Preparations dizzying heights of ABRSM Grade 8 last session: fi ddle weekly to basis to schools such as Sir E Scott and players Yulia Lisowaska and Hannah Skinner taught Instrumental staff, alongside their classroom Uig Primary. Andrew Yearly has been providing by Neil Johnstone, saxophonist Gwion ap Rheinallt colleagues, have been preparing for the forth- tuition on melodeon to Sgoil an Taobh Siar. The e-Ceilidh taught by Gavin Woods and trumpeter Dominic coming Local Mod’s, which take place in Lewis and Outer Hebrides Music Service is keen to expand e-Sgoil hosted the fi rst e-Ceilidh to be performed Pantak taught by Debbie Woods. Former pupil and Harris in June. Entries for all categories are strong this provision later on this year with an after schools between the four island secondary schools on violinist Amy Hutchison, a member of the National with the folk group competition, in particular, music project called 'Music for Life'. Thursday 18th May, where performers from Barra, Youth Orchestra of Scotland, has recently secured a attracting a record number of entries from schools e-Sgoil technology is also allowing access to Uist, Harris and Lewis were able to showcase their place in the much coveted Glasgow Sinfonia. across Lewis. The Uist Mod also took place at the master-classes and performances no matter their talents simultaneously by using online technology. end of May 2016. location. This is a hugely exciting development The e-Ceilidh with performances from gaelic Youth Band which will ensure our young musicians are able to singers, pipers, accordion players, choirs, fi ddlers National Youth participate in activities and projects anywhere in Engagements the world. and guitarists was available to be viewed by Choir of Scotland all Outer Hebrides schools through their video Our groups have also been undertaking Piping Tutor conferencing facilities. This was an exciting good works locally with our Youth Pipe Bands development which opens the door to much constantly out playing at fund -raising events for Appointments greater collaboration between our islands’ young other organisations. Young pipers and traditional musicians. musicians recently represented the islands at the offi cial opening of the Museum nan Eilean in New commission Stornoway which was attended by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. The Lewis and Harris Youth Pipe Outer Hebrides schools Band, in conjunction with the Concert Band, also NYCoS Boys Choir made a promotional video for the Council in the anthem grand surroundings of Lews Castle. The sound of pipes and brass together is powerful and inspiring The Outer Hebrides Music Service hopes to and we look forward to releasing the video in due continue expanding in order to grow opportunities course. The Lewis and Harris string group have for young musicians. With this in mind the also been busy and have recently performing a set Education and Children’s Services Department which includes the brilliant Vivaldi Concerto for recently commissioned local musician/songwriter, four violins. All three groups will play at An Lanntair We are pleased to be able to report that 2 new Willie Campbell, to write a special anthem for NYCoS Girls Choir on the 17th of June as part of the Kaleidoscope piping instructors have been appointed to Lewis all schools in the Outer Hebrides. This song, with Singers have enjoyed considerable success with no Concert (a dance and music spectacular sponsored and Harris Schools. They are Mr Robert Ross from lyrics in Gaelic and English, will aim to unite all less than 5 pupils from The Nicolson Institute and 1 by The Rotary Club of Stornoway) to raise money Edinburgh and Ms Ashleigh Macdonald from Uist/ the schools in singing together about their shared from Sgoil Lionacleit gaining places in the National for The Friends of The Nicolson Institute Trust. Lewis. experience of life in the Outer Hebrides. 08/06/17 - 05/07/17 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B13 New books at Western Isles Libraries

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ow that we have made it through another completed online. Ntremendously busy IACS season, we look The online process should open up sometime in NEMATODIRUS FLUKE to return to some normality and return to our the beginning of June. It is a legal requirement to usual order of business (writes Rob Black at SAC The cold spell in April, followed by the longer complete the census form. The recent dry weather may help reduce the risk in Stornoway). period of warm weather will have provided of fl uke infection this autumn, but a very wet May, If you need help with the online census form then the optimal conditions for the mass hatch of We would like to thank everyone for their June and July could alter this. Consider the risk incredible patience and allowing us to focus on the book an appointment with your local SAC offi ce on Nematodirus, which is a risk to lambs. nearer the time. Up-to-date fl uke forecasts can be very short IACS application window. 01851 703103 or via e-mail [email protected] Nematodirus can cause deaths before the worms found at www.nadis.org.uk Since the Scottish Government awarded no have started to produce eggs, so for this parasite, extension, the pressure has been on to achieve a lot Controlling Parasites in worm egg counts can miss cases. Investigate any OTHER NEMATODES in such a short time. deaths in young lambs, as this can be diagnosed The warm temperatures will promote the on post-mortem examination, and consider treating If you have any crofting queries but have been Lambs and Calves survival and hatching of all the important unable to reach us in recent weeks, we are now free lambs based on the forecast. species of nematodes that affect the stomach and to answer and help in any way we can. At this time of year controlling parasites in young The latest Nematodirus forecast can be found at intestines of calves and lambs. If the very dry lambs and calves is important to maximise growth www.scops.org.uk/index.php spell continues, the eggs and larvae may become June Census rates and avoid losses. While a lot will depend on A white drench is the advised treatment for trapped inside dried faecal pats. However, they how the weather changes from here on in, there are Nematodirus, although resistance has been Paper copies will not be sent out automatically can survive here, and emerge following rain. by Rural Payments Department this year, and a few conclusions which can be made (says Katrina documented in a small number of cases must be requested. Otherwise the Census must be Henderson, SAC Consulting Veterinary Services). If there are signifi cant numbers of other types of The risk of infection, and the time at which intestinal worms in lambs, it may be necessary to infections will occur also depends heavily on use a different product. This can be determined by the grazing history and the stocking density on Scottish Crofting Federation looking at worm egg counts in the faeces. the field. Support to crofting: you win Join the SCF some, you lose some Membership of the Scottish Crofting By Patrick Krause Following the Crofting Commission elections we Federation is an investment in now have a full complement of commissioners in t is not that often that I am able to speak place, including replacements for commissioners the future of crofting. Ienthusiastically about Government support implicated in the troubles of the previous to crofting, but credit where credit is due. board. Having had a very good response from The Croft House Grant Scheme was getting commissioners to the invitation to be considered for Your support will strengthen the voice knocked again in the press recently, I think unfairly. the role of Convener, we now await Fergus Ewing’s SCF has pushed for improvements to this scheme choice of appointment. of crofters, crofting communities since it replaced the Croft Building Grant and Loan Crofters have expressed disappointment over the Scheme and put forward many suggestions which government announcement that Areas of Natural could make the scheme more effective. Constraint support will not be introduced. The These were at last acted upon with the result that Less Favoured Areas Support Scheme (LFASS), the scheme does work much better than it did. In which ANC was to replace, has been misused for the fi rst year of the revamped scheme £1.4 million years, paying more per hectare to those on better was approved, which is about average spend, the land; counterintuitive for a less favoured areas difference being to whom it went and how much support scheme one would think. ANC would they got. have redressed this, moving funding to the Areas of So far this year, 46 applications have been Natural Constraint, so I guess you can see the logic received. Of the 33 eligible, 29 were approved of the NFUS supporting the Government decision. (88%) sharing in £948,000, and a further £600,000 The ensuing spat in the media led NFUS to was announced at the SCF gathering by the Cabinet inferring that crofters are not active enough. Apart Secretary. And there are three more application from the insult, the NFUS belated enthusiasm for windows in June, September and December. activity is galling coming from the organisation that Some applications fail on eligibility for reasons spawned the ‘slipper farmer’. such as not being a crofter; not proposing to work Crofting has suffered from being treated as the the croft; having a house or houses on the croft poor relative of agri-business; it is much more already; not having the tenancy or ownership of the than this and deserves far better treatment. Well- Registered in Scotland as a Limited Company No: SC218658 Registered in ScotlandRecognised as aas Limited Scottish Company Charity No: SC218658SC031919 croft yet or simply not providing all the information designed schemes which could successfully target Recognised as Scottish Charity No: SC031919 asked for. money where it’s needed would still be a drop in Some lose points in the scoring system, which is the ocean compared to the cost of shoring up large not a means test but is a series of criteria that gain or agri-business. www.crofting.org lose points. Means is only one of the many criteria. The Government not introducing ANC, at the wwwww.crofting.org It is not perfect and tough decisions have to be behest of the large-farm lobby, demonstrates a lack 01599 530 005 made, but we think the offi cials are getting it pretty of commitment towards the crofting counties and to much right. Money is, by and large, being targeted crofting agriculture in general. [email protected] to those who need it and houses are being built So with the Brexit negotiations starting and a new in the crofting areas with the most effective use of agricultural policy for Scotland looming, we have public money. our work cut out. EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B16 www.hebevents.com 08/06/17 - 05/07/17

Naidheachdan àidhlig

Leasachadh Chiùil anns na h-Eileanan an Iar Seirbheis ùr anns na MhicNeacail agus aon neach à Sgoil Lionacleit air pàirtean fhaighinn anns an Còisir Nàiseanta Òigridh na h-Alba: Lionacleit Schools Pipe Band, Winners of the Schools’ Pipe Band Championship Freestyle Competition 2017 h-Eileanan an Iar Daibhidh Bird – Còisir Bhalach NYCoS Tha Ro-innleachd Chultarach, a chaidh ullachadh le Oscar Fish - Còisir Bhalach NYCoS chuirm-ciùil Kaleidoscope (oidhche de dhanns Oidichean Pìoba Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, air fòcas agus spionnadh agus ceòl air a mhaoineachadh le Cluba Rotaraidh Dàibhidh Golish - Còisir Bhalach NYCoS as ùr a thoirt air Roinn Foghlam is Seirbheisean Steòrnabhaigh) gus airgead a chruinneachadh Tha sinn toilichte gu bheil dithis air ùr thòiseachadh Chloinne. Tha Anna Mhoireach air tòiseachadh Alanna Logue – Còisir Chlann-nighean NYCoS airson Urras Charaidean Sgoil Mhicneacail. ann an sgoiltean Leòdhais agus na Hearadh. Is mar Oifi gear Ealain Ghàidhlig agus tha Gavin Juliet NicCoinnich - Còisir Chlann-nighean iad sin, Raibeart Ros à Dùn Èideann agus Ashleigh Woods an sàs ann an diofar phròiseactan; nam NYCoS e-Sgoil – saoghal NicDhòmhnaill à Uibhist, ach a tha a’ fuireach measg mar Oifi gear Leasachaidh Ciùil, pàirt ùine. Caitlin NicCoinnich (a bhios na ball do Chòisir ann an Leòdhas a-nis. Tha gluasad inntinneach air gabhail àite le Trèanaidh NYCoS) de chothroman Tha sinn gu mòr a’ coimhead air adhart ri bhith seirbheis ciùil ùr air a stèidheachadh. Tha Seirbheis Ealasaid NicCoinnich (à Nis, a bhios na ball de ag obair còmhla riutha agus tha sinn a’ guidhe Ciùil nan Eilean Siar (OHMS) a’ stèidheachadh fèin- Choisir Trèanaidh NYCoS) gach soirbheachas dhaibh agus iad a’ tòiseachadh aithne buidhne do luchd-teagaisg ionnstramaidean nan dreuchdan ùra. Bu mhath leinn taing a thoirt Taing gu Cath Fish, Stiùiriche Chòisir NYCoS agus spionnadh as ùr gus cèol ionnstramaidean do Nick Gordon a tha air a bhith a’ teagasg na Leòdhais agus an luchd-obrach; Andy Yearly, a leasachadh air feadh nan eilein. Chaidh pìoba fad ceithir bliadhna fi chead anns an Claire Devine, Ealasaid NicIlleathain, Calum Watt beachdachadh air an t-seirbheis seo a chruthachadh sgoiltean Leòdhais agus na Hearadh. Tha sinn an an dèidh soirbheachas nan sgoilearan a chaidh agus Caitlin NicCoinnich. Tha a’ chòisir a’ cur fàilte air òigridh bho ochd bliadhna a dh’aois. dòchas gum bi iomadach là sona aig Nick agus e tro phrògram ionnsachadh ciùil Chomhairle nan air a dhreuchd a leigeil seachad. Eilean Siar agus tha e a’ toirt aithneachadh air an sàr obair a tha an luchd-teagaisg air a dhèanamh, Deuchainnean Ciùil gus cothroman a thoirt do ar sgoilearan. e-Cèilidh Tha buidhnean ciùil bho air feadh nan Eilean air a Tha cothroman ùr air nochdadh, tro e-Sgoil, airson Chaidh a’ chiad e-Cèilidh a chumail air Diardaoin bhith soirbheachail, aig ìre nàiseanta, anns na mìosan leasanan ciùil a libhrigeadh. Tro theicneòlas tha e 18 Cèitean le na ceithir àrd sgoiltean anns na a chaidh seachad. Bhuannaich Còmhlan Pìoba a-nis comasach leasanan ciùil a thoirt seachad do h-Eileanan an Iar a’ gabhail pàirt. Bha cothrom aig Sgoil Lìonacleit a’ chiad àite ann am farpais shaor- phàirt sam bith dhe na h-Eileanan. luchd-ciùil à Barraigh, Uibhist, na Hearadh agus stoidhleach aig farpais Nàiseanta Chòmhlan Pìoba Tha Niall MacIain (fi dheall) agus Gavin Woods Leòdhas na sgilean aca a thaisbeanadh tro bhith a’ nan Sgoiltean. Aig an aon fharpais, bha Còmhlan (ionnstramaidean sèididh is umha) air a bhith a’ cleachdadh teicneòlas air-loidhne. Pìoba Leòdhas agus na Hearadh, a bha a’ farpais libhrigeadh leasanan do Sgoil an Tairbeirt agus Sgoil airson a’ chiad uair, an treas àite anns an roinn aca. Tro ghoireasan air loidhne thàinig Ùig’. Tha Andy Yearly air a bhith ag ionnsachadh a’ Cuideachd, ghlèidh Còmhlan Consairt Leòdhas agus seinneadairean, pìobairean, cluicheadairean mhaileòideon do dh’ òigridh aig Sgoil an Taobh Siar. na Hearadh duais airgid air Fèis Còmhlain Consairt The Lewis and Harris Youth Pipe Band bogsa, còisirean, fìdhlearan agus feadhainn air a’ Tha Seirbheis Ciùil nan Eilean Siar airson leudachadh na h-Alba. and Concert Band at Lews Castle ghiotàr còmhla agus bha cothrom aig a h-uile sgoil a thoirt air seo nas fhaide air adhart sa bhliadhna le anns na h-Eileanan an Iar seo fhaicinn beò. ‘B Tha grunn luchd-ciùil à Sgoil Mhicneacail air a bhith pròiseact an-dèidh sgoile ‘Music for Life’. e gluasad gu math adhartach a bha seo agus tha Ullachadh mu coinneamh soirbheachail dha-rìribh anns na mìosan a chaidh Tro theicneòlas e-Sgoil, tha cothrom aig òigridh e a’ ciallachadh gun urrainn do luchd-ciùil, bho seachad le ochdnar a’ ruighinn Ire 8 ABRSM. Nam leasanan agus taisbeanaidhean ciùil fhaighinn aig measg, bha Yulia Lisowaska agus Hannah Skinner air feadh na h-eileanan, a thighinn còmhla aig àm na Mòdan Ionadail sàr àrd ìre, ann an àite sam bith. Is e leasachadh a bhios, le-chèile, a’ cluich na fìdhle agus a chaidh sam bith. air leth inntinneach a tha seo agus bidh cothrom Tha luchd-teagasg ciùil, còmhla ri tidsearan `s na oideachadh le Niall MacIain. Fhuair Gwion ap aig ar luchd-ciùil òg pàirt a ghabhail ann am clasaichean, ag ullachadh mu choinneamh na Rheinallt, a bhios a’ chluiche an t-sagsafòn, oideachadh Òran ùr airson pròiseactan air feadh an t-saoghail. Mòdan Ionadail a ghabhas àite air a’ mhìos seo bho Gavin Woods agus fhuair Dominic Pantak a bhios fhèin ann an Leòdhas agus na Hearadh. Ghabh a’ cluiche an trombaid leasanan bho Debbie Woods. Sgoiltean nan Mòd Ionadail Uibhist àite air an t-seachdain mu Tha Amy Hutchison, an fhìdhlear, a bha uair na sgoilear Bùthain-obrach dheireadh den Chèitein. Tha àireamhan a’ coimhead ann an Sgoil Mhicneacail, a tha na Ball de dh’Orcastra gu math fallainn anns na farpaisean agus farpais nan Nàiseanta Òigridh na h-Alba, air àite a ghlèidheadh Drumaireachd Eilean Siar còmhlain ciùil aig Mòd Ionadail Leòdhais a’ faicinn ann an Sinfonia chliùiteach Ghlaschu. na h-àireamhan as motha a-riamh. Còisir Nàiseanta Òigridh Còmhlan Òigridh na h-Alba (NYCoS) – ag obair anns a’ choimhearsnachd Tha na buidhnean air a bhith a’ cluiche tòrr anns a’ choimhearsnachd leis a’ chòmhlan pìoba, a’ cluich aig diofar thachartasan airson airgead a thogail airson diofar bhuidhnean. Bha pìobairean òg agus luchd-ciùil traidiseanta an sàs aig fosgladh oifi geil Taigh Tasgaidh nan Eilean ann an Steòrnabhagh Chuir Seirbheis Ciùil nan Eilean Siar, ann am com- pàirteachas ri Urras Pìoba agus Drumaichean NYCoS Boys Choir far an robh Nicola Sturgeon an làthair. Rinn Còmhlan Pìoba Leòdhas agus na Hearadh còmhla Sgoiltean na h-Alba agus Roinn Ciùil Sgoil ris a’ Chòmhlan Consairt, bhidio goirid dhan a’ Mhicneacail, bùth-obrach drumaireachd air dòigh Tha Seirbheis Ciùil nan Eilean Siar ag amas air Chomhairle shuas aig Caisteal Leòdhais. Bha le Daibhidh MacEanraig agus Daibhidh Ros bhon leudachadh chothroman ùra do luchd-ciùil òg fuaim na h-ionnstramaidean umha le na pìoban chompanaidh D2 Percussion. Ghabh seo àite air `s na h-Eileanan. Le sin, dh’iarr Roinn Foghlam cumhachdach dha-rìribh agus thèid a’ bhidio 6 Cèitean ann an Steòrnabhagh agus chaidh an is Seirbheisean Chloinne na Comhairle air an a sgaoileadh a dh’aithghearr. Tha buidheann là a bhristeadh ann an dà sheisean. Thug seisean neach-ciùil ionadail, Willie Caimbeul, òran a Ionnstramaidean Teud Leòdhais agus na Hearadh na maidne cothrom do ochd drumair deug às na sgrìobhadh airson sgoiltean nan Eilean Siar. `S e air a bhith trang dha-rìribh agus chluich iad bun-sgoiltean feuchainn air drumaichean-tormain amas an t-òran, a tha an dà chuid ann an Gàidhlig NYCoS Girls Choir Concerto Vivaldi airson ceathrar fhìdhlearan o airson a’ chiad turas. Feasgar, bha cothrom aig agus Beurla, na sgoiltean a thoirt còmhla gus Tha seinneadairean às na h-Eileanan air a bhith chionn ghoirid. Cluich na trì còmhlain a tha seo drumairean a tha aig ìre nas adhartaich na sgilean beachdachadh air an seòrsa beatha a tha againn a’ soirbheachail dha-rìribh agus tha còignear à Sgoil anns an Lanntair air 17 Ògmhios mar phàirt den aca a leasachadh. fuireach `s na h-Eileanan an Iar. 08/06/17 - 05/07/17 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B17

Fiosrachadh mu Sgeama Naidheachdan àidhlig Preantas na Comhairle

hàinig leudachadh air an àireamh de eòlais fhaighinn thòisich e ag obair, gu saor- Tphreantasan aig Comhairle nan Eilean thoileach, ann an aon de dhachaighean cùraim Siar ann an 2016 le taghadh farsaing de na Comhairle gus faighinn a-mach an e seo dha- chothroman agus theisteanasan. Chaidh rìribh a bha e airson a dhèanamh nuair a bhiodh iarraidh air roinnean sgrùdadh a dhèanamh air e deiseil san sgoil. Ghabh e pàirt ann am Prògram far am biodh preantasan nam buannachd agus Cosnaidheachd Leasachadh Sgilean na h-Alba far an robh e ann an Dùn Beiriseigh, dachaigh cùraim airson dèanamh cinnteach gun robh sgilean ann an Steòrnabhagh, agus chòrd seo cho mòr ris agus eòlas luchd-obrach air a sgaoileadh agus gun do chùm e a’ dol a-steach, gu saor-thoileach, air a leasachadh gus taic a chumail riutha. fad sia mìosan às dèidh dhan trèanadh a thighinn Nochd ùidh mhòr anns an sgeama agus, aig gu crìch. deireadh a’ phròiseas, thòisich seachd duine deug Tron Sgeama Preantas seo bha cothrom aig Jack san fhoghar 2016. Tha na preantasan air a bhith a bhith a’ cosnadh airgid agus na teisteanasan ag obair air diofar sheòrsa theisteanasan, a-rèir na fhaighinn a dh’fheumadh e airson a bhith ag obair Roinn: Ionmhas agus Stòras Chorporra h-obrach anns a bheil iad an sàs. Bha feadhainn a’ Roinn: Seirbheisean Teicnigeach anns an roinn seo. Tha Jack air fhaicinn mar phàirt Preantasachd: MA Seirbheisean Ionmhais dèanamh Teisteanasan SVQ, Teisteanas Adhartach, Preantasachd: Cumhachd Ath-nuadhachail chudromach den sgioba agus tha e deònach taic a Preantas: Sinclair Currie HNC’s agus feadhainn dhiubh an sàs ann an Preantas: Coinneach MacSuain thoirt seachad aig àm sam bith. Tha e an sàs ann Teisteanas: SVQ ìre 3 Rianachd Gnìomhachais Cùrsaichean Ceum. Teisteanas: Innleadaireachd Meacanaigeach an iomadach diofar rud na obair làitheil. Tha e-Sgoil air a bhith ag teis meadhan chùisean Chuir Sinclair e-fhèin air adhart airson an sgeama Bha Coinneach air cùrsa Innleadaireachd Thuirt Jack: ‘’Tha e gu mòr a’ còrdadh rium a bhith às dèidh crìoch a chur air an t-siathamh bliadhna agus tha an teicneòlas a thathas a’ cleachdadh HND a dhèanamh tro Oilthigh na Gàidhealtachd ag obair ann an Dùn Beirieigh. Tha a h-uile duine anns an sgoil. Cha robh eòlas sam bith aige ann a a’ ciallachadh gun urrainn dha na preantasan agus nan Eilean. Mar phàirt den chùrsa seo, air fàilte bhlàth a chur orm agus air cuideachadh a bhith ag obair ann an oifi s agus bha e a’ faicinn gu ionnsachadh aig astar agus tro mhodhan ùr- dh’ionnsaich e mu dhiofar eileamaidean de thoirt dhomh fhad `s a tha mi ag ionnsachadh. `S e robh seo na chothrom math amas a choileanadh ghnàthach, gheibh iad taic agus comhairle bho Chumhachd Ath-nuadhachail. ‘S ann tron eòlas obair a tha seo a tha a’ toirt mòran toileachais agus agus teisteanas fhaighinn aig an aon àm. luchd-eòlais bho air feadh na dùthcha. Cuideachd, agus an tuigse seo a fhuair Coinneach tron chùrsa sàsachadh dhomh” Tha Sinclair air a bhith ag obair ann an dà oifi s tro e-Sgoil, tha gach preantas a’ faighinn leasanan a thuig e cho cudromach ’s a tha cumhachd uaine. thrang – Rola-pàighidh agus Solar. Tha pròiseasan Ghàidhlig gach seachdain airson na sgilean cànain Bha Coinneach airson a bhith na phàirt den gu math eadar-dhealaichte anns na h-oifi sean seo aca a leasachadh. ghnìomhachas seo a tha a leudachadh air eilean agus bha dleastanasan obraich sònraichte air a chur far a bheil pailteas de stòras nàdarra a chumas taic air Sinclair mar phàirt de na sgiobaidhean seo. Tha Tha preantasan 2016/17 a-nis air a bhith anns an seo a ciallachadh gu bheil e cuideachd air eòlas ri cumhachd ath-nuadhachail. Tron sgeama seo sgeama fad shia mìosan agus tha iad air a bhith ag farsaing fhaighinn. obair cruaidh, an dà chuid nan obair làitheil ach fhuair Coinneach cothrom eòlas obrach fhaighinn Thuirt Sinclair: ‘’Tha mi air leth fortanach gun cuideachd airson nan teisteanasan aca fhaighinn. agus ceum a dhèanamh, aig ìre urraim, gun a dhachaigh fhàgail. d’ fhuair mi an cothrom seo oir tha mi air mòran ionnsachadh agus sgilean cudromach a leasachadh. Thuirt Coinneach: “Tha mi a’ faireachdainn Tha an obair làitheil a’ còrdadh rium agus chan eil gu math fortanach gun d’ fhuair mi an cothrom dà là coltach ri chèile. Tha mi air taic fhaighinn iongantach a bha seo, a tha a’ ciallachadh gu bheil bhon luchd-obrach agus bha sin na chuideachadh mi a’ dèanamh an cùrsa a bha mi a miannachadh mhòr dhomh oir tha e air misneachd a thoirt dhomh agus fhathast stèidhichte air an eilean. Tron sgeama mu bhith ag obair le daoin’ eile”. seo, tha a’ Chomhairle a’ toirt chothroman air leth Tha program preantas 2017/18 a-nis ullachaichte do dhaoine, aig diofar aoisean, agus mholainn e agus tha leudachadh air an àireamh de chothroman Roinn: Foghlam is Seirbheisean Chloinne do dhuine sam bith”. a tha Comhairle nan Eilean Siar a’ tabhann. Airson Preantasachd: Litearras Inbhich a’ chiad turas, bidh a’ Chomhairle ag obair ann an Preantas: Mairead Ghreumach com-pàirteachas ris a’ roinn phrìobhaideach. Bidh Teisteanas: Dioploma Adhartach ann am còig preantasan ag obair eadar a' Chomhairle agus Foghlam Adhartach MG Alba agus iad a' faighinn trèanadh farsaing anns na h-Iomadh Mheadhnan. Bha bliadhnachan de eòlas aig Mairead ann Tha Comhairle nan Eilean Siar air leth toilichte a bhith na manaidsear ann an àite far an robh Roinn: Foghlam agus Seirbheisean Chloinne a bhith ag obair ann an am com-pàirteachas cuideachadh air a thabhann do dh’Inbhich le Preantasachd: Obair Shòisealta le buidhnean eile agus leudachadh a thoirt air Feumalachdan Taic a-bharrachd agus bha i a’ Preantas: Ceitidh NicEanraig na cothroman greis gnìomhachais a gheibh na coimhead airson trèanadh as ùr; bha leasachadh preantasan gus dèanamh cinnteach gu bheil iad Teisteanas: BA (le urram) Obair Shòisealta agus trèanadh air còrdadh rithe gu mòr agus bha deiseil airson saoghal na h-obrach. Bha Ceitidh air trì bliadhna a chur seachad ag i den bheachd gun robh am Preantasachd seo na Bidh cothroman anns na roinnean a leanas ann obair ann an suidheachadh Cùram Shòisealta mus dheagh chothrom. Tha Mairead a-nis a’ faighinn an 2017/18: do thòisich i air an sgeama. Bha i gu mòr airson cothruim a bhith ag obair ann an Roinn far a bheil Leasachadh Coimhearsnachd gluasad air ais dhachaigh, dha na h-Eileanan an i a’ toirt taic do dhaoine. Luchd-taic Cànain (Bun-sgoiltean) Iar, agus thug an sgeama seo an dearbh chothrom Roinn: Stòras Coimhearsnachd Thuirt Mairead: “Tha an sgeama seo air cothrom Stòras Daonna a bha sin dhi. Preantasachd: Neach-taic Obraiche Shòisealta mìorbhaileach a thoirt dhomh. Tha a h-uile pàirt den Foghlam A-Muigh Preantas: Jack MacRisnidh Bha Ceitidh air àite fhaighinn aig Oilthigh ghreis gnìomhachais anns a’ Bhùth Ionnsachaidh Càradh Rathaidean Raibeart Gòrdan airson ceum a dhèanamh, làn Teisteanas: SVQ ìre 2, Seirbheisean Sòisealta air còrdadh rium gu mòr. Tha mi air taic agus Obair Shòisealta ùine, ach leis an sgeama dh’fhaodadh i a bhith aig agus Cùram Slàinte stiùireadh air leth fhaighinn bhon Mhanaidsear, Spòrs agus Fallaineachd an taigh a’ cosnadh agus a’ faighinn eòlas obraich Bha làn fhios aig Jack nuair a bha e fhathast bhon luchd-obrach, bho Sgioba nam Preantasan Riaghladh Stòras Seasmhachd agus an ceum a dhèanamh aig astar. san sgoil gun robh e airson a bhith ag obair agus bhon Chomhairle air fad. Mholainn seo do Airson tuilleadh fi osrachaidh cuir post-dealain Tha Comhairle nan Eilean Siar ag obair ann an anns na seirbheisean cùraim. Airson barrachd dhuine sam bith”. gu [email protected] com-pàirteachas le Oilthigh Raibeart Gòrdan gus an ceum seo a libhrigeadh. Thuirt Ceitidh: “Tha am preantasachd seo a’ DUAISEAN FOGHLAM NA H-ALBA 2017 – còrdadh rium gu mòr, gu ruige seo, agus tha mi a’ faighinn eòlas air leth tro bhith ag obair còmhla NA H-EILEANAN AIR AN DEAGH RIOCHDACHADH ri Obraichean Shòisealta ann an sgioba Clann agus Teaghlaichean. Tha am manaidsear agam ha sgoil ann an Leòdhas agus tidsear agus ri cultar agus cànan na sgìre. 7 Ògmhios ann an Glaschu. air a bhith taiceil dha-rìribh le ceistean sam bith Tà Uibhist a Deas air na cuairtean mu Tha Màiri NicAonghais, Ceannard, Sgoil Airson tuilleadh fi osrachaidh thèid gu a tha agam agus tha an luchd-obrach air fad air dheireadh a ruighinn aig Duaisean Foghlam na an Iochdair, air a’ gheàrr liosta airson Duais www.scottisheducationawards.co.uk mo chuideachadh agus air mo mhisneachadh anns h-Alba 2017. Coileanaidh Fad-beatha. Chaidh moladh a a h-uile pàirt den trèanadh. Tha mi a’ coimhead Tha Sgoil an Taobh Siar ann an Leòdhas air a’ gheàrr dhèanamh air an sàr obair, thar nam bliadhnachan, air adhart gus tòiseachadh air a’ chiad ghrèis liosta airson Gàidhlig. Chaidh moladh a dhèanamh a tha Màiri air a dhèanamh airson foghlam anns an gnìomhachais anns an Fhaoilleach 2017 far am air an sgoil airson an obair a tha iad air a dhèanamh sgìre aice. faigh mi eòlas ann an seirbheisean nan inbheach gus ceangal a dhèanamh ris a’ choimhearsnachd aca Thèid na duaisean a thoirt seachad air Diciadain – rud a bhios gu tur ùr dhomh”. EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B18 www.hebevents.com 08/06/17 - 05/07/17 Connecting to people with dementia…

ou won’t get anything out of him, he’s music. “Ynon-verbal”, I’m told. I’m visiting Imagine life as a series of diaries, one for each a gentleman at home who is living with year. On any given day, the person with dementia Alzheimer’s. His notes say that he’s ex-military, may choose a diary from that shelf: that’s where a man who is used to looking people in the eye they are today, even if it was years ago. Use their Autism Awareness and shaking hands, but when I sit opposite him memories as a conversation starter: “How was the he doesn’t raise his head. garage today?” or “Tell me about that”. Conference I take his hand, and form our grasp into a slow Don’t worry that they aren’t talking about the Wednesday 21st June 9am-4.30pm handshake. As I move his hand, saying, “Good present day. Correcting them may upset them. Stornoway Sea Angling Club morning, my name is Karen”, he slowly raises his Imagine how scared you would be if you thought it head to make eye contact. “Good morning Karen. was 1979 and someone was telling you otherwise. Autism Eileanan Siar is hosting an Autism Pleased to meet you." Awareness Conference to raise awareness of I’m often asked how to respond when the We’ve made a connection with a simple gesture: autism in the Western Isles. person with dementia asks for a loved one who a cup of tea and a handshake. I step into his world, has passed away, and whether people should lie The event features guest speaker Alex Lowery, looking at pictures from his army days. There is who uses humour to engage with the audience to prevent distress. Often, it’s because the person silence, but a smile of recognition as he focuses on with dementia has an underlying need, and simply and whose motto is ‘Changing attitudes towards pictures and runs his fi nger across them. We are in asking: “Are you thinking about…” will prompt them ASC one person at a time’. the moment, together. to share what’s on their mind. If it’s too upsetting, The event will also host the following local To connect with people with dementia, we must you can encourage a more pleasant memory: “Tell guest speakers: Norrie Macleod, CnES Local Now aged 23, he uses his personal experience look beyond words. We don’t have to feel that me about your wedding day” or “Where did you Area Coordinator for Learning Disabilities; Cathy of having autism and is a wealth of information on the person is “not in there anymore”. Did you go dancing?” People with dementia do grieve, and Anne Dunne, Advocacy Western Isles Children & autism. Alex is passionate about raising awareness know that speech is only a small percentage of although they may not be able to express this in Young Person’s Advocacy Worker; Dr. Lisa Ronald, of autism and is also Youth Patron for campaigns communication? As dementia progresses, it’s true words, we need to allow them that space. NHSWI Consultant Clinical Psychologist; Dr. with Ambitious About Autism. that a person’s ability to speak, and understand, A calm, settled environment provides a good Shannon Finlayson, CnES Principal Educational Alex’s confi dence comes from his passion to deteriorates. But there are many simple tricks Psychologist; Catherine Byrne, NHSWI Speech & setting for making these connections. A smile, move society from awareness to acceptance. to help us maintain communication. Number Language Therapist. one: be normal. You don’t have to make empty touch or gesture can be just as important in getting Topics covered by Alex will include: Autism and To register your attendance, please contact conversation, or feel embarrassed. the message across and showing that you care. In sensory issues; Autism and adulthood; Autism this way, we can show that we still see the person, Autism Eileanan Siar by no later than 9th June by Even in advanced dementia, people take comfort awareness training; and Autism and obsession. even when words are gone. emailing: [email protected] or tel. in simply being surrounded by familiar faces, 0744 442 5322. For further information, please contact music, and personal items. If you fi nd silence For further advice on communicating with Alex, who was diagnosed with autism at aged Autism Eileanan Siar by emailing: diffi cult, look through old pictures together, or people with dementia, please contact Speech four, is a professional trainer and public speaker [email protected] or tel. 0744 442 listen to their favourite music. Often, people are & Language Therapy, Western Isles Hospital, on autism. 5322. more communicative after listening to familiar Macaulay Road, Stornoway. Tel. 01851 708280.

Brush your clothing (and pets) before going indoors. Stay safe from tick bites Once home, remove clothing on a hard surface. Check your skin by looking and feeling for ticks. Suicide alertness etter weather means more people are out Pay special attention to areas that are diffi cult and about enjoying the outdoors, and NHS to see such as the back of knees, armpits and the B back of the neck/ hairline in children. for everyone Western Isles wants to remind people living and visiting the islands to take precautions Some tick bites can result in infection so it is afeTALK is a 2.5 hour course where against ticks and being potentially exposed to important to remove ticks as soon as possible. Sparticipants learn four basic steps to help Lyme disease. Ticks can be removed safely with a tick removal them to recognise people with thoughts of tool, available from local vets and some shops. Dr. Maggie Watts, NHS Western Isles Director of suicide within the community. Public Health, said: “We are coming into one of Not all ticks carry the bacteria that cause Lyme Participants will be more willing and able to the busiest times of the year for tick activity. This is disease. help connect people with thoughts of suicide to Above, Different important because of the associated diseases, such It usually takes more than 24 hours for the tick others who can help them. as Lyme disease, that ticks can transmit to people. stages of the tick life cycle - Adult male to deliver bacteria into the human bloodstream so Suicide is every one’s business. We all know “We want to encourage everyone to enjoy the Nymph Larva Two prompt removal of ticks greatly reduces the risk of someone who has been affected by this issue, outdoors and all that the Outer Hebrides have to engorged females being infected. and this training will give you the confi dence to offer. However, if you or your family is out and about, Symptoms of Lyme disease include fever, Right, Typical support others who may have suicidal thoughts. particularly in areas of rough grass and undergrowth, headache, fatigue, and often a skin rash that is ‘bull’s eye’ rash of This free training is suitable for everyone over make sure you know how to protect yourself from round and/or looks like a bull’s-eye . being bitten and how to check each day for ticks.” Lyme disease 18 years of age who wants to help prevent suicide. Anyone who develops this rash should see their Ticks (as shown in Figure 1) are small, blood- simple steps to avoid coming into contact with ticks: Two separate safeTALK events are being held on: GP for diagnosis and possible treatment. sucking creatures which feed on many different Keep exposed skin to a minimum, wear long Monday 19th June - 5.30pm-7.30pm in the Practical Lyme disease is treatable with antibiotics, types of birds and animals, including humans. sleeves and tuck trousers into socks Room, Education Unit, Western Isles Hospital Some of these animals carry the bacteria that especially if diagnosed early on in the disease. Wear light coloured clothing so ticks are easier Wednesday 21st June - 9.30am-12 noon in the cause Lyme disease which the tick can pick up Undiagnosed Lyme disease can develop more to spot and brush off Clinical Skills Area, Western Isles Hospital and pass on through its feeding. The 1-2 mm long serious complications and be harder to treat Walk on paths, avoid brushing against vegetation nymph is the most common stage of tick from effectively. Places on the workshop are limited, so early which humans contract Lyme disease. Take care in areas with dense vegetation For further information please contact NHS booking is advisable. For further information or Ticks don’t jump or fl y, but wait until an animal Use appropriate insect repellents (it will say on Western Isles Health Protection team, email: to book a place contact: Elaine MacKay, Planning or person brushes past to climb on. Follow these the packaging if it works for ticks). [email protected] & Development Offi cer, NHS Western Isles, email: [email protected] or tel. (01851) 708035.

# # Q R !"#$ # !"#% % & # # ' # ()((*++,*,- # (*)-*.(/.(/0&+/()1 % $ * / 08/06/17 - 05/07/17 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B19 Bosom Buddies hosts Teddy Bears Picnic

osom Buddies, your local breastfeeding BosomBoB som Buddies presents....presents.... Bsupport group, is inviting mothers-to-be and breastfeeding mothers with their babies/ children along to a Teddy Bears' Picnic on Wednesday 28th June on the Stornoway Castle The Teddy Green from 10am-12pm. The free event will offer refreshments, friendly Bears' Picnic chat and a special Bookbug session, and the only requirement for those attending is that they bring along a teddy bear. Bosom Buddies, which meets every Wednesday from 10am-12pm in The Retirement Centre located Success at local lung cancer conference on Bayhead, Stornoway, is planning the event as its big relaunch to encourage new members to the group. hank you for putting on such an excellent updates on cancer care and treatment due to the conference locally.” costs associated to travelling. Women who are pregnant and those already “T breastfeeding are welcome to attend and take part Throughout the day delegates were able to network Wednesday 28th June 2017 This was just one of the accolades received as the in activities, obtain advice and support, and make and browse information from the various stalls Stornoway Castle Green from 10am-12pm local NHS Western Isles Macmillan nursing team new friends whilst their babies play in friendly and organised by the Roy Castle Foundation, Smokefree recently held a Lung Cancer Conference aimed at safe surroundings. Free swimming sessions are Hebrides team, Macmillan Benefi ts adviser, are doing it “right”. health professionals. also held for Bosom Buddies members on the fi rst The event, which was held at the Caladh Hotel in Hebridean Men’s Cancer Support Group and the Wednesday of the month at the Grianan Centre, On offer to parents are free Healthy Start Vitamin Stornoway and attracted over 70 delegates, featured Western Isles Women’s Cancer Support Group. Westview Terrace, Stornoway. Drops for babies and children aged six months to four years, as well as information about the Healthy a number of notable speakers including Dr. Ross, Donna Parkes, NHS Western Isles Macmillan Susan Thomson, Health Visitor, said "How mums Start Scheme itself which helps to purchase milk Consultant Respiratory Physician; Jennifer Latham, Nurse, said, “We are delighted as to how successful choose to feed their baby is their decision but it is so and fresh or frozen fruit and vegetables. Advanced Nurse Practitioner; Lucy Heycock the event was. Feedback from the delegates was important that mums are able to access good quality Macmillan Advanced Nurse Lung Cancer. very positive and the speakers and presentations breastfeeding support. Whether they are already Susan added, "We are very excited at the idea Presentations included one on new targeted were excellent. breastfeeding, hope to breastfeed in the future, or of hosting the Teddy Bear's Picnic and hope for a therapies from Dr. Macgregor, Consultant “On refl ection, the conference also extended even if they have previously tried, stopped and want good turnout . Even if the weather is not on our Oncologist, and advances in surgery from our team's existing skills; not least our advanced to try again, Bosom Buddies is here to help. side on the day, we still plan to go ahead and hold the event in the Retirement Centre." Consultant Cardiothoracic surgeons Mr. Ian communication skills when we had to liaise with Bosom Buddies, which is led by the local Colquhoun and Mr. Alan Kirk. The day was Loganair's Chief Executive due to the fl ight four of Health Visiting team, encourages nursing mums To arrange refreshments, the HV team would completed by a presentation on Radiotherapy by our speakers were travelling on, being cancelled! to come together and offer support to each other. ask those interested in attending to contact the HV Maureen Beange, Superintendent Radiographer. Thankfully they re-routed another aircraft so all Nursing mums can also offer a fantastic source team by telephoning (01851) 709842 or emailing: Through securing successful funding from ended well. of breastfeeding tips and are great for ongoing [email protected] Macmillan Cancer Support to host the event, this “We would sincerely like to thank Macmillan support, particularly when there is nothing Parents are also asked to note that because of the also enabled the team to address the issues around Cancer Support for our grant, the Caladh Hotel, our “wrong” but a bit of moral comfort is needed, a Retirement Centre's refurbishment, Bosom Buddies local health professionals accessing training and speakers and not least our delegates for attending.” friendly person to chat to and reassurance that you will be unable to meet on 14th and 21st June.

Pictured (L-R): Margaret Aksu NHS Western Isles partners with Argos for a Healthy Start (Midwife), Donna Maclean (Maternity Admin Support), HS Western Isles has launched a new campaign to raise year of age will receive two vouchers per week. These can then be Mark Mackinnon (Argos Nawareness of the Healthy Start scheme for pregnant exchanged for milk, fresh or frozen fruit and vegetables and infant Store Manager), Catriona women and families of young children up to four years old. formula. The vouchers can be exchanged at a variety of locations, Libby (Trainee Health Visitor), including all Co-op outlets, Tesco and many more rural stores, Mary Munro (Health Visitor), In association with Argos, every time a purchase is made, buyers from the Butt to Barra. A full list of participating retailers can be Emelin Collier (Child Health will receive their till receipts carrying a colourful eye-catching Commissioner) and Lorraine obtained by emailing [email protected] or by asking your promotion for the Healthy Start scheme. Gillies (Health Information & health visitor or midwife. Application Forms must be signed by Resources Offi cer). The Healthy Start scheme was set up to ensure pregnant women, your health visitor or midwife, so if you think you may be entitled new mothers and young children, particularly those living on low then please do not hesitate to contact them. They can also help incomes, can get free healthy foods and supplements. There are you to fi ll in the form. two separate entitlements: vitamins and vouchers. Vitamin D is important for bone health and preventing the bone If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a child aged six disease rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults. It is also months to four years old then you will be entitled to free vitamin essential for general health. Our bodies normally make most of D supplements. These supplements can be obtained from your GP the Vitamin D through sunlight. However it is not possible in our surgery, health visitor or midwife, as well as at other outlets such country to get all the vitamin D from sunlight alone, particularly as Action for Children, the Health Information & Resources Centre through our bracing Hebridean winters! Some foods, such as oily located at the Stornoway Health Centre, The Shed, local Sports fi sh and some cereals, contain small amounts, but not in high Centres and Barra Children’s Centre. For a full list of outlets please enough quantities. call 01851 762017 or email [email protected] For more information on vitamin D and its importance, why In addition, Healthy Start vouchers are available to pregnant not view the three short, light-hearted and humorous fi lms, women or parents of children under four years if they are receiving featuring local children and adults from throughout the Western certain benefi ts, and for all pregnant women under 18 years of age. Isles. These can be found in the Parenting WI website, at http:// Pregnant women and children one to four years old will get one www.parentingwi.scot.nhs.uk/ and see how many people you can voucher per week, worth £3.10 each. Children aged less than one recognise! Get your buggies ready... he fi rst few years of your baby’s life is Elaine MacMillan, Trainee Health Visitor, said this free weekly event. We will take registration at ‘Tsuch an exciting time as you watch them “Buggy Buddies offers local parents and carers the the beginning of each walk with safety guidelines learn and grow, and buggy walks are a great opportunity to join together and take advantage being issued. way of getting fresh air for baby whilst parents of our (hopefully!) beautiful summer in the lush “Parents are assured that the walking group and carers have an opportunity for some surroundings of the Castle Grounds.” will be low-impact exercise and the route will gentle exercise. As well as improving parent and carer physical be based within Lews Castle Grounds and pram- ‘Buggy Buddies’ is a new free local buggy fi tness, there are many other benefi ts for both friendly. walking group, organised by NHS Western Isles’ parents and babies. This includes making new “However, we would also like to stress that Health Visiting team, which meets weekly during friends with parents of similarly aged children to any women who have recently given birth should the summer months. their own, increasing parent and baby bonding allow a sensible period of time for recovery and time, enjoying the fresh air and nature and having Starting from Monday 5th June, and meeting seek advice from a healthcare professional if at all informal contact with health professionals with in doubt before taking up any exercise program.” Starts Monday 5th June 220170 every Monday at 10.30am from the Stornoway the opportunity to seek advice without a formal For further information please contact Golf Club car park, ‘Buggy Buddies’ is open home visit. Every Monday to parents and carers of babies and toddlers in the HV team on (01851) 709842 or email buggies, prams or carriers. Elaine added, “No pre-booking is required for [email protected]. Meet at Stornoway Golf Club Car Park from 10.30am EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B20 www.hebevents.com 08/06/17 - 05/07/17 Kaleidoscope of music and dance By Eilidh Whiteford oung island talents in the worlds of dance Yand music are set to join for an evening of entertainment open to all as The Rotary Club of Stornoway presents music and dance extravaganza ‘Kaleidoscope’. Taking place on Saturday, June 17th, with two performances in An Lanntair arts centre – a matinée at 2pm and evening show at 7pm – Kaleidoscope brings together musicians from Lewis and Harris Strings, and the Lewis and Harris Concert Band (both seniors and juniors); solo musicians from The Nicolson Institute, as well as the Lewis and Harris Pipe Band, and up-and-coming singer songwriter Rosie Sullivan. Renal Unit celebrates And dancers for the talent showcase include members of Ballet Hebrides, and youth, junior, and senior dancers from Hebrides Dance and Wellbeing Studio. 10th anniversary Winners of the Stornoway Rotary Club Primary School Show organiser, Rotarian Claire Whyman, said: Quiz were the team from Sgoil a'Bhac, pictured with “We are all looking forward to the shows as the Stornoway Rotary President Gavin Woods and Rotarian young dancers and musicians have worked so Kenneth Macdonald he Renal Unit at the Western Isles Hospital families throughout the Western Isles. hard and been so dedicated to their practice that it Trecently celebrated its 10th anniversary. The charity provides a wider range of support will be great to see them all perform. Sgoil a’Bhac pupils did themselves proud with a for kidney patients and their families, including Patients, friends and family members gathered “I’m so proud of what the dancers and musicians score of 103 points – only 13 marks away from the purchase of equipment, help with travel costs, together at a buffet lunch, joined by Mr. Neil have achieved; it will be fun to share that with the winners MacDiarmid Primary School in Skye. winter fuel grants and equipment for the renal unit. Galbraith, NHS Western Isles Chairman, and wider community.” The Final was a tense affair, with not only a The group has also recently formed a support group Mr. Gordon Jamieson, NHS Western Isles Chief tie-breaker round required but also two sudden- in the hall of St. Columba’s (Old Parish) Church, Kaleidoscope promises to be a spectacular Executive. death questions to separate Dornoch and Mulbuie Lewis Street, Stornoway, which is held every show and funds raised from both performances Mr Donald Macdonald, aged 89, from Timsgarry, Primaries as runners-up. Thursday afternoon from 2pm–4pm. will benefi t a new Nicolson Institute travel fund Uig, the last of the "frequent fl yers", cut the specially- – The Friends of The Nicolson Institute – being It was Mulbuie Primary which triumphed in the Angus added: "On the day the Renal Unit made birthday cake, ably assisted by nurses Cathie established by The Rotary Club of Stornoway to end, taking second place with Dornoch Primary opened, six haemo-dialyisis stations were in Matheson and Rebekah Macleod, who along assist school student travel to the mainland for in third. place. Each station consists of a complete haemo- with Mrs. Alice French, Unit Manager, who was various educational events. unfortunately unable to attend the event, have been dialysis machine plus a specially designed chair: MacDiarmid Primary School and Mulbuie with the unit since its inception. four provided by NHS Western Isles, one by the Turning from artistic talents to intellectual skills Primary, in Muir of Ord, now go through to and the primary school pupils of Lewis and Harris the Rotary Primary School Quiz Area 1 fi nals, Angus 'Texie' MacLeod, Chairman of Western Hebridean Kidney Trust and the other by the Western Isles Kidney Patients Association (WIKPA). shone recently at the Stornoway Rotary Club’s representing Ross-shire, Sutherland and the Isles Kidney Patient Association (WIKPA), said: "It is Primary School Quiz. Islands. Good Luck from Stornoway Rotary! hard to believe that it is 10 years since the Renal Mr Gordon Jamieson, NHSWI Chief Executive, Unit providing haemo-dialysis was opened at said "This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Sgoil a’Bhac were the winners of the Quiz night, And topping off the worl of the islands’ terrifi c Western Isles Hospital. Renal Unit which has made a dramatic improvement which saw teams from eight local primaries battle young people - The Nicolson Institute Interact it out at The Nicolson Institute on April 27th, as Club, with support from members of The Rotary “Before that, patients from Lewis and Harris who to the service that NHS Western Isles provides to local patients requiring renal dialysis. Quizmaster, Rotarian and e-Sgoil Head Angus Club of Stornoway, has been busy for the past required dialysis had to fl y to Raigmore Hospital in MacLennan asked the questions. month’s Saturdays, working on the Club’s project “Our excellent, skilled team works extremely Inverness as they needed to be on haemo-dialysis to renovate and update the Sensory Garden at the hard to help patients attending the Renal Unit have Runners-up were the Sgoil nan Loch team, with three days a week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday). Clisham Ward, Western Isles Hospital. a positive experience during their treatment. Laxdale Primary in third place; and teams also “This meant they had to stay away from home all took part from Pairc School, Tolsta Primary School, The Club are working in partnership with “The Renal Unit continues to develop to provide week, only getting back at the weekend, weather Sir E Scott, Sgoil An Rubha, and Tong Primary. Alzheimer Scotland Lewis and Harris to renovate service improvements and enhancements; and also permitting.” the gardens used by Dementia sufferers, as Interact offers dialysis to a higher number of patients, as Speaking of the evening, Stornoway Rotary WIKPA was formed in 2001 by renal patients, Club Vice President Rebekah Murray explained: well as holiday dialysis for people who want to visit President Gavin Woods said: “We’d like to say their relatives and friends to provide much needed “A Sensory Garden is so benefi cial for Alzheimer the islands.” thank you to all the teams and staff of the local assistance and support for kidney patients and their primary schools and to the parents and supporters, sufferers as it allows them to be immersed in we were delighted to see so many for what was a textures, scents, colours and sounds which relieves very enjoyable evening. the stress and distress brought on by the disease. “There were some tough questions, particularly “It also allows those who are restless to walk challenging rounds included the Spelling round around freely and be surrounded by a calm and and questions on Scottish Inventors, but all the relaxing environment.” school pupils did incredibly well.” You can fi nd out more and keep up to date with As local winners, Sgoil a’Bhac went onto The Rotary Club of Stornoway at the website www. compete in the Rotary Area Final in Tain on stornowayrotary.org, or on Facebook at www. Saturday, May 6th, Stornoway Rotary President facebook.com/StornowayRotary. Gavin Woods driving the team and supporters to And if you would like to contact the Club to Standardised packaging for tobacco the event in Balintore Memorial Hall. assist in community events and fundraisers, please Although they did not return victorious, the email [email protected] rom Saturday 20 May 2017, all tobacco sold be sold in a standardised form of packaging. Fin the UK had to be in new-style “plain” From May 2017, only tobacco in plain packs can packaging, featuring drab colours and new legally be sold under the relevant regulations: picture warnings about the dangers of smoking. Packs must be coloured drab green This follows a year’s grace period where old- Brand and variant names will be in small, uniform style branded packs could still be sold. font towards the bottom of the pack Sheila Duffy, ASH Scotland’s Chief Executive, Packs must contain no fewer than 20 cigarettes or said, “For too long tobacco companies hid their no less than 30g of roll-your-own tobacco products behind enticing imagery and pushy brands, concealing the damaging reality of the Large, graphic health warnings must cover 65% cigarettes inside. of the front and 65% of the back of the packaging. If you or anyone you know is struggling with `’Plain packs are already being seen around the Members of country and from 20 May every pack will be drab smoking please contact Smokefree Hebrides at The Nicolson and unappealing. For the next generation growing NHS Western Isles. Institute Interact up in Scotland, putting the branding out of sight and Smokefree Hebrides offer an excellent smoking Club have been out of mind should help put smoking out of fashion." cessation service and provides free, confi dential and busy spending expert support to smokers who would like to quit. their Saturdays Standardised packaging is not actually 'plain', renovating the but instead involves regulating the design Call Smokefree Hebrides on 01851701623 or e-mail: Sensory Garden characteristics of tobacco packaging (e.g. the [email protected], for further information at the Clisham branding, colouring, typography, size, shape and and a friendly chat about how we can help. Ward, Western method of opening), so that tobacco products must Isles Hospital 50 years on, Eileen looks back at how Doune Braes traditions have changed

By Katie Macleod fter half a century, it’s safe to say that Doune Braes Hotel, Aon the west side of Lewis, has become a beloved fi xture in the local community. From a meeting point for Harris Tweed weavers to a holiday base for global tourists, Doune Braes has played many roles over the years, and seen countless stories unfold under its roof. “My 35 years have passed in a blink,” says Eileen Macdonald, who has run the Carloway hotel since 1982, when she bought the business from the original owners, who opened the hotel in May 1967. Doune Brae’s fi rst ever guests had a memorable experience that year, arriving as they did on the same night as the famous European Cup Final involving Celtic, when the hotel was full of local football fans eager for the game to begin. As Callum Ian Macmillan – whose family fi rst owned the hotel – points out, at that time Doune Braes would have been the only place in the area with a large television. As a result of the celebrations, the visiting family were left to fend for themselves – running up and down the stairs for room keys, blankets, and eventually into the kitchen where they were told they could help themselves to food. “It’s like something out of Fawlty Towers,” laughs Eileen. “Imagine that happening now? You’d be on Trip Advisor! It had a very interesting start, and the thing is, it’s been interesting ever since.” Eileen fi rst moved to Carloway from Newtonmore in the early 1980s, having run a hotel in the Highlands that had been bypassed by the then-new A9 road. “We decided we would look for a business that wasn’t tourist dependent, that had a good local base, and Doune Braes fi tted that slot very well.” In its earlier days, Doune Braes’ core customers were locals – not tourists. Close to the Carloway and Shawbost Mills, the Doune Braes bar was a social meeting point for weavers. “Everyone used to congregate and have camaraderie and enjoy each other’s company,” remembers Eileen, adding that local fi shermen made it a regular stop on their way home after their evening catch, too. As the economy of the island changed, and updates in alcohol laws meant customers were less likely to drive out of their way for one drink, Doune Braes began to see more tourists than locals. “It’s changed the whole structure of the rural hospitality business in so far as we’re very dependent on the tourism business,” explains Eileen. USA, Switzerland, France, and Germany. While the tourism trade is now the main source of business for Visitors now come to Doune Braes from all over the world, “We used to get a lot of people coming – particularly from America Doune Braes, the former school still retains a role in the heart of attracted in part by its location between the Dun Carloway Broch the community. Saturday nights remain popular with locals, and the and the Callanish Stones. “They absolutely love the setting,” says – tracing their roots, and it was interesting and quite exciting, really, Eileen, who in just one recent night welcomed customers from the to watch their reactions when they could trace their family. And of regular quiz nights and bingo nights bring in a wide range of people. course, when I fi rst came here it wasn’t easy to trace people the way it After 50 years in the hospitality business, it seems safe to bet that is now… it was just in its infancy, so it was always done by talking to Doune Braes next half century will be as successful as the fi rst. a local, and talking to another local, that linked everything together, so you know that was really an enjoyable part of the business.” One visitor from the USA even became a close friend of Eileen’s, returning again and again over the years to stay at Doune Braes. Alan Bain, Chairman of the American Scottish Foundaiton and former owner of the Carloway Mill, stayed at Doune Braes on his fi rst visit Css Iw x Rw to Lewis more than ten years ago, and has never looked back; Eileen "vw!tsw"u" was even a guest at his wedding in New York City. E s4 wtvw@vw!tsw"u" “I had the hotel to myself, which was really like having my own establishment,” says Alan of his initial stay at Doune Braes. “By the third `w4 $%2)% 0('&)& visit they knew what I liked to eat – it was that kind of establishment. A great part of the enjoyment is like being part of the family.” Ry su uxxww ws ssstw s vs “Eileen’s a very good friend… Doune Braes is a very comfortable Mystery niches…a teddy bear makes his home in one of two unexplained niches built into the original outside wall of the old school, now a feature environment. She keeps it very well, and works to make it attractive of the entrance to the restaurant. No explanation has been arrived at as to and welcoming. You want to stay there, want to be part of it, if a what purposes the niches served originally. you will.” EVENTS SECTION FOUR - Page D2 www.hebevents.com 08/06/17 - 05/07/17

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By Iain A MacSween holding a photography workshop with a visit to the Shiant Isles, and from Tarbert, do some advanced skills, and then camp overnight at that will be with local photographer Darren Cole. Taransay, or somewhere similar depending on weather conditions. reparations are well underway for this year’s Isle of Harris “The advanced sea kayaking is for 16 year olds and over, but we Mountain Festival, which takes place from 9th to 16th “We will also be doing a boat trip to Scarp with the Islands Book P Trust.” also have beginner and intermediate sessions, and these are open to September. There will be a heavy emphasis on guided walks, and some of the people of any age.” The festival is a week-long celebration of the mountains and coast festival guest speakers are going to take some groups on walks. An advanced mountain bike race will see riders speed through the of Harris, featuring an action-packed line-up of guided walks, outdoor core network of Harris’s paths. activities, water sports, taster sessions, photography workshops, guest “Cameron McNeish is doing the Bowglas to Meavag track, and then speakers, fi lm nights and more. later that evening he will give a talk in the Distillery,” said Daryll. “We held this event last year but unfortunately there was another “We also have Antarctic explorer James Ogilvie, and he will be cycling event on the calendar on the mainland, so numbers were Now in its seventh year, this year's festival will be bigger and better quite low,” said Daryll. than ever, with something for everyone. taking a group up Oreval, and then doing a talk later that evening in the Harris Hotel. “We don’t have that issue this year, so we hope for a great turnout. A new feature for 2017 is the welcome addition of an impressive new website - http://www.iohmf.co.uk/- which enables attendees to “So we hope that by doing the walks and the talks, there will be “Competitors will go from Meavag through Bowglas, along the purchase tickets online. more interaction between guides and walkers.” road up the old post road, then drop down to Marig, and then head on from Marig through to Urgha before fi nishing in Tarbert. It’s already proved popular, according to Daryll Brown, Ranger at New this year is an advanced sea-kayaking session, on Friday North Harris Trust, and Mountain Festival co-ordinator. September 15. “It’s an absolute beast of a race.” “Instead of phoning up, people can now use the online booking “We always do sea kayaking, but the advanced session is new,” There will be a guided mountain bike ride also included in the system, which is really handy,” said Daryll. explained Daryll. Festival programme, and beginners who are new to cycling can try the sport at a session to be held in the Castle Grounds. Outlining some of the key events this year, Daryll said: “We are “We expect it to be very popular, as the group will paddle out If mums or dads don’t fancy the thought of getting on a pedal-bike, they will have the option of hiring electric bikes. Daryll said: “The electric bikes are great as they provide extra power, for instance getting up hills. “They are excellent for people who are overweight, or who are Galleries and vistor centres… recovering from operations and haven’t exercised for some time.” As well as guided snorkelling in Hushinish, and a new whale and dolphin walk out to Scalpay lighthouse, this year’s Festival promises to be a real cracker. It will all culminate with a running and swimming race, raft race, and mountain bike race on Saturday September 16, with a ‘very orven allery popular’ established band providing entertainment at a function in Tarbert Community Centre later that evening. Open 10.30 am to 5 pm “The Isle of Harris Mountain Festival brings over 200 people to Tuesday to Saturday Harris each year, and 40 of these are from abroad,” added Daryll. “It’s a signifi cant event in the Harris calendar, and we are really Weddings & Events Business Facilities looking forward to another great week.” Art and Coffee Campervan Hook-ups EV Chargepoint Gallery & Studios Restaurant Talla na Mara is owned and managed by the !%!$!"$ West Harris Trust on behalf of the community. !(%#""&# #" %$" [email protected] @TallaNaMara ($) ##%%'!$"! café and gift shop #) Calanais Visitor Centre "$% "$ \ " $ 2$ ),+ /012(2184- 6 77&% +++777&%9 9 ! "# !$% % & %' ('' ) & " ! " " # $%&' (# ) * + ),+ -. ! "#$ # /012(3443!5012(34422 "%# &'('' %)('' " 0 6 7"+++7 7" 08/06/17 - 05/07/17 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION FOUR - Page D5

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By Eilidh Whiteford garden explosion as Leathad Ard is joined by several Stuart and Rowena are happy to show visitors importantly – fruiting in Lewis, but are still trying to other local private gardens to raise money for the around during afternoons, but also provide a handy fruit pears and plums. aving evolved over 30 years, Stuart and development of the Old School, recently purchased map for those who prefer a solo exploration of “We have found that Saskatoon berries are Rowena Oakley’s one-acre garden ‘Leathad H by the Carolway Community Association. Leathad Ard’s herbaceous borders, bog gardens, relatively easy to grow and are good to eat, but Ard’ in Carloway is once again open to visitors as Last year the couple welcomed around 350 cutting borders, grass gardens, exposed beds, honey berries are not so good. We have been part of Scotland’s Gardens fundraising scheme. visitors to their garden, donating just over £2,000 patios, new pond, and vegetable and fruit patches. growing strawberries hydroponically recently One step inside Leathad Ard and you fi nd an to Scotland’s Gardens, which is a registered “People are generally amazed at the range of which gives us an early indoor crop, and these are oasis of colour and variety as all the hard work by charity created in 1931 to raise money to support plants that will grow in our garden which is partly followed by those outside, in pots to keep the fruit Stuart and Rowena comes into bloom. the training and pensions of the Queen’s Nurses, due to the range of different conditions which we clean. “Different gardens have been enclosed in hedges generally known as District Nurses. The monies have developed, from shady to sunny (or as sunny “We continue to develop our techniques for for protection while others are raised beds to are now donated to The Queen’s Nursing Institute as we get), from wet to relatively dry, from wind- growing veg to show standards and this rubs off on improve drainage,” says Stuart. Scotland, as well as The Gardens’ Fund of the blown to sheltered,” Stuart says. how we grow our ordinary veg.” “This has given us a wide range of habitats to National Trust for Scotland; Maggie’s Cancer Caring “They often fi nd plants they have not seen before Stuart says Leathad Ard is ‘growing well’ this exploit and we grow many different plants to create Centres, and charity Perennial. and are frequently surprised at how well our plants year and should have a great display for the whole a one-acre plantaholic’s garden with something of “The main reason for opening the garden is to grow in damp conditions. summer. interest throughout the year.” raise money for charity,” Stuart says. “However, it “The plants we use for wind protection usually Stuart and Rowena also have a plant stall with Leathad Ard is now open every day (except is good to talk to fellow enthusiasts and ideas often attract interest, particularly from folk that are local, their home-grown plants for sale, as he added: Sundays) from 10am to 6pm, until September 30th. fl ow both ways. and many comment on some of our techniques “They are all plants which we do grow in the There is a minimum donation at the garden of £4 “We also feel that it is important to show other for growing which we have developed to suit our garden, so will take our conditions as well as softer per person (children free), with 60% of donations local residents that gardening is possible but it does conditions.” climes.” collected going to Scotland’s Gardens benefi ciaries, take more work than in less extreme climates. And While much of the garden is devoted to fl owers, For further information about Scotland’s Gardens, and 40% to the Oakleys’ chosen charity, the Red as our garden is made up of many ‘rooms’ nothing the Oakleys are equally passionate about their fruit please visit www.scotlandsgardens.org; and to Cross. is too big and therefore, impractical for other, less and veg. “We have discovered that not all apples fi nd out more about Leathad Ard, visit www. On Saturday, July 15th, Carloway sees an open obsessed folk to try.” are equal when it comes to growing and – more whereveriam.org/leathadard 08/06/17 - 05/07/17 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION FOUR - Page D7

Some fun from the 2016 Carnival

Lewis Carnival 2017… it’s time for you to get involved! By Melissa Silver CARNIVAL PARADE! CARNIVAL SCHOOLS POSTER COMPETITION! ou know how people always say: “and this year, it’ll be Although fl oats are obviously more than welcome – and School kids are invited to enter the Carnival Schools Poster Ybigger and better than ever!?” Well, we really mean it. encouraged – those who are daunted by the prospect of decorating a Competition – winner announced on Carnival Day. lorry are encouraged to decorate themselves, their car, their tractor, A new Carnival Committee, and a whole new concept, has Deadline for ALL entries is July 15th 2017, but get in touch by even their dog! Whatever way you and your organisation can get June 23rd if you’d like to be included in EVENTS’ guide to the Lewis emerged this year to bring you the Lewis Carnival 2017! involved, do it! Entry to the parade is free! Carnival 2017. The Lewis Carnival will take place on August 5th, from 11am to To let us know how you would like to get involved, to 5pm, with the Carnival Parade starting at 1pm from Willowglen. CARNIVAL BEST DRESSED WINDOW! ask for more information, or to suggest ideas, please email Carnival Week runs from July 31st to August 5th! Shops and businesses in Stornoway are invited to enter the Carnival [email protected] Best Dressed Window Competition. Dress your shop or business’ Stalls and games will this year be situated in Perceval Square Car window up as pretty and Carnival-y as you can by Monday July 31st. Park, with local pop-up food stalls located on the quayside. The Judging will take place throughout Carnival week, and the winner Lewis Carnival is working in conjunction with Stornoway Port will be announced on Carnival Day! Authority, so the Harbour Open Day will take place at the same time, and there will be further stalls and activities located along the GET INVOLVED WITH CARNIVAL WEEK! quayside, and boat trips running from the pontoons. We know of several businesses and organisations planning fun This year will see the fi rst ever Natural Retreats Carnival Mile activities for Carnival Week, and encourage all organisations to get starting from Lews Castle at 11am on Carnival Day, as well as the involved in whatever way they can… Carnival Week menus, Carnival fi rst ever An Lanntair Street Party. Cocktails, Carnival Coffees – the sky’s the limit! There will also be stalls, and games for wee ones, available in the MUSIC AT CAIRN GARDENS! Town Hall throughout Carnival day, various street acts performing Musicians are invited to book a slot at our music venue in Cairn through the Narrows all day long, and the fair will be joining us Gardens, which will be hosting musical acts from 11am-1pm and $ again, and it will be located in the Fisherman’s Car Park. The from 2pm-5pm. European Market will also be in town, bringing us some delicious & ' continental treats STALLS, STALLS AND MORE STALLS! ' As if that weren’t enough…the Lewis Carnival will keep you Of course, everyone – charities, craftspeople, and small businesses ( ))* +,*$& ,-.-+/)* $ /+ 0-. ( )/) partying into the night with An Lanntair’s Carnival Club, from 8pm – is welcome to book a stall in Perceval Square Car Park, the Town ‘til late on Carnival night. More details on this will follow, but it is Hall or the Quayside. Just get in touch! You could also host a pop-up c5 c ?5 $481_ \$_L8L * not to be missed! Tickets will be available soon. food stall! Whether you run an established restaurant, a food van, or L_ \$_L8L * you sell cakes for a living, come along and have a pop-up food stall HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED! at the Lewis Carnival! It costs £20 to book any stall – remember all There are so many ways to get involved this year! of the Lewis Carnival’s proceeds go to charity! !!""# $% &' %&&( )()*+ )% &' %&&( )()*+ EVENTS SECTION FOUR - Page D8 www.hebevents.com 08/06/17 - 05/07/17 08/06/17 - 05/07/17 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION FOUR - Page D9

New streetlife for Hebridean Tea Store By Iain A MacSween to get a fi rst glimpse at the new-look shop. has got the locals talking, says Sabine. Sabine, right, We haven’t sent any tea to China yet, but the way things are going “It was absolutely mobbed. People were squelching at the door before “I was looking through my supplier catalogue and I spotted a Scottish we opened, when we were hoovering and putting boxes away,” said Sabine. with Annika we might be doing that soon.” breakfast tea,” she explained. “ “It was beautiful weather so we opened the doors wide, and loads of Sabine Weiten is in a good mood as she settles into her new ‘Hebridean “So I came up with a Madainn Mhath (Good Morning), Feasgar Mhath people came to have a look, and to hear the music, as I had asked some Tea Store’ premises in Cromwell Street, Stornoway. (Good Afternoon), and an Oidhche Mhath (Good Night) range. You get the musician friends to come and play some tunes.” whole day. As EVENTS chatted to Sabine and her daughter Annika, Sabine told us With the expansion of the Hebridean Tea Store comes an increase in that already that day she had sent out a large order of her specialist tea to “The Oidhche Mhath tea has proved to be very popular with people who speciality coffees, and Sabine will grind it for customers on the premises. a customer in Texas. have trouble getting to sleep as it contains Valerian root and the herbal “We have more home baking, and we now have a chiller so I can make infusion really does help with that. ! " # “We regularly post orders out to the USA, Canada, Singapore, Spain, nice things like my homemade Black Forest Gateaux,” said Sabine. Italy, France, Sweden, Denmark, and of course, Germany,” said Sabine. “I also have my Blackhouse tea, which tastes like tea made over a fi re, The new shop has three tables with seats, meaning customers can come and there is also the Machair tea, Sheiling tea, and the Isle of Harris tea, “These countries all have their own tea companies, but I have my own in, have a look round, and if they want to sample a particular tea, Sabine made especially for the Harris Distillery.” special blends and recipes and when people try them here on holiday, they will make them one cup to try while they relax. get in touch to order more once they arrive back home.” Sabine added: “I am delighted to have found a premises in the town They can also buy a cup of coffee, but it will be regular fi lter coffee, as centre of Stornoway. Having started off back in October 2013, the opening of the new shop Sabine does not want to compete with any of the speciality coffee houses in the centre of town is a far cry from when Sabine fi rst sold tea at local “I think the shop will benefi t the whole town because it is a place where in the town. craft markets. you can come in, see something, try it, and then if you like it, you can buy $ “This is more like a tea house,” she said. “It’s a nice place to come in and it. She moved into premises in Church Street in Spring 2014, but exponential have a cup of nice tea if you are in the town doing some shopping.” growth soon forced her hand into sourcing a new – bigger – venue. “You can also come in and rest your feet if you have been shopping - with With over 100 speciality teas, the Hebridean Tea Store stocks more a nice cup of tea, of course!” \ “We had completely outgrown our old premises,” said Sabine, who is variety than Whittard of Chelsea – but it’s the special Hebridean range that originally from south of Düsseldorf, and runs the Hebridean Tea Store with For more information, check out www.hebrideanteastore.scot daughters Annika and Babs. And so, on the afternoon of Saturday June 3, a thronging crowd gathered

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he great win-a-car build-up to the Lochs show in July has will also be old favourites like the bouncy castles, sumo suits, quad Tbegun already – and the show is going head-to-head with the bikes, water zorb balls, lots of competitions and exhibits and the ever- Saturday of HebCeltFest in the battle for crowds and custom. popular show dance in the evening. The car – always purchased by the show committee in advance and But the main attraction comes from Inch Perfect Trials Display – then rafﬂ ed to the public along with host of other great prizes – is this a “professional, fun, exciting and dynamic motorcycle trials display year a 5-door Vauxhall Viva – described as “a great wee car for the team providing exhilarating action packed quality entertainment to lucky winner.” crowds across the UK. “Motorcycle trials are less about speed and more about balance, Rafﬂ e tickets are on sale now and can be found in various places skill and extreme bike control resulting in one of the most spectacular such as Campbells (Cameron Terrace); Lewis Crofters, Engebret Ltd; displays you've ever seen! and more. “Inch Perfect is about two highly enthusiastic and talented young The Lochs Agricultural Show is on Saturday July 22nd, starting at stunt riders, with breath taking skill and balance. “Performing tricks 12pm, at Lochs Showground, Laxay. and jumps up massive vertical steps and a whole variety of other There are livestock classes and stalls plus a whole range of manoeuvres you wouldn’t even think possible. attractions new and old. (https://www.facebook.com/LochsShow/) “Add to that the good humour of the commentator, a participating New for 2017 are pony rides and a Nerf Shooting gallery! There crowd and you’ve got a show to remember!” QvTu! & Th qh'uEy! & A )" !"# #! $%&N£ % ) % ! * $ + # ,&"% ! Stalls and crafts; Raffles and Prizes; Pipe Band and Live Music, BBQ, Teas and snacks, Candy floss vupx A vs hvixvtp hs hqrhyyrhvyhqv5vupx 08/06/17 - 05/07/17 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION FOUR - Page D11 Summer fun bubbles up at Ness Gala Day 2017

ubble football is coming to Ness – and you and event activities, then please go to the Ness Bget your chance to join in on Saturday June Gala Day Facebook page where you will fi nd full 24th at the Ness Gala Day. details! The game was fi rst created in Norway by Henrik The Uist Pipe Band will be making a welcome Elvestad and Johan Golden, when it made an return and will perform at 1pm on the day to open appearance on their TV show, Golden Goal in the event. Further musical entertainment during 2011. the event will be provided by the popular Ness The game took a while to reach the UK though, Melodeon Band. The talented Ness Highland but by 2014 had made its way to the United States, Dancers have also been confi rmed to appear with France and New Zealand. Last year it appeared at a specially choreographed display. Broadford Gala on the Isle of Skye. A wide selection of refreshments will be on offer When playing bubble football, according throughout the day with the customary barbecue to Wikipedia, there are a number of different serving the usual range of hot food, the tea tent scenarios that can be played out. These include: serving hot drinks, cakes and biscuits and the tuck Bubble bowling - when a group of people stand shop offering crisps and juice for the younger ones. at one end of the pitch whilst another player stands For those who are looking for something at the other end. It is then his job to run and dive stronger there will also be a Beer Tent serving cold at the group, trying to knock as many of them over beer, cider and a selection of spirits. Above, views from a previous Ness Gala Day as possible. For those who haven’t been to the Ness Gala Bubble sumo - when two players line up in a Day before, the event takes place on Ness Football circle drawn on the ground, with the object of the Pitch beside Ness F.C. Social Club. There is plenty game being to push each other out from the circle. of parking available thanks to Fivepenny Common Bubble bulldog - when one player is given Grazings who very kindly allow part of their the task of knocking down as many players as he machair land to be used for this purpose. can while inside the bubble, stopping them from As the event takes place on the pitch, it is getting from one end of the pitch to the other. surrounded by fencing so everything is fully enclosed And the ever-popular attractions such as bouncy making it a safe environment for families to come castles, disco dome, gladiator duel, coconut shy along. For those wishing for the quiet life, sanctuary and game stalls will all be making a return. Other can be found in the Ness Social Club. With a fully attractions will include go-karts, soccerena and stocked bar and plenty of seating, the Club can the trailer ride. provide the weary with a few moments of respite. There will also be stalls offering youngsters and When the event on the football park fi nishes at those young at heart the opportunity to take part 5pm, the day’s festivities then move to the Ness in a variety of activities such as having their face Social Club where the Gala Dance is hosted. This Bubble football at the Broadford Gala 2016 Photograph by Roz Skinner painted, dressing up for the photo booth, winning year the entertainment will be provided by Strange prizes on the Wheel of Fortune, or just simply be a range of activities to keep adults entertained organisations with stalls for everyone to peruse. If Brew. The dance will start at 9pm and entry will trying to hook a duck! too such as clay pigeon shooting and an auction. you’re looking for up to date information on the be £5. This is sure to be a great end to a fantastic However, it’s not all just for the kids. There will There will also be a selection of local business and auction lots available, businesses in attendance day out in Ness, the organisers say. EVENTS SECTION FOUR - Page D12 www.hebevents.com 08/06/17 - 05/07/17 Cearns Community Shop…its new look

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s the 2017 Hebridean Celtic Festival “Having Scott in the band is very exciting for us,” gears up for its 22nd year at Lews Castle said drummer Fraser West. “It’s freshened things A Colin Cameron Green, some of Gaeldom’s fi nest singers up and also allows us to be a bit more musically and musicians are set to showcase the Outer creative. provides a platform for New Brunswick artists, traditional Scottish music has also had great Hebrides to France’s major Celtic music event, “Martin is still playing some tracks. Having two visiting the island as part of the 150th anniversary infl uence on his music. the Interceltique de Lorient festival in Brittany. pipers on stage is a real crowd pleaser. Fans can of the Canadian Confederation – including singer “Scottish traditional music has infl uenced me in Scotland is this year’s ‘Country of Focus’ at expect some of the usual Skerryvore, exciting tune songwriter Tristan Horncastle. the sense of keeping it ‘traditional/downhome’, and Lorient – and having teamed up with the HebCelt sets – and maybe a few surprises too,” he added. staying true to who you are and refl ecting that in Festival to organise the opening concert on August It has been fi ve years since Skerryvore played at my song writing,” he said. 5th, the Western Isles’ language, culture and HebCelt, but this year’s festival is a fi rst for 20 year heritage play a leading role. old multi-instrumentalist Tamzene, from Cromarty “I actively embrace that part of it, the roots of my upbringing, although at times it can be a HebCelt Director, Caroline Maclennan said: “It in the Black Isle. subconscious thing.” is a fantastic honour for HebCelt to be given such Tamzene a prominent role in this prestigious international Tristan added: “I’m so excited and honoured to festival. be part of HebCelt this year. As I like to put it, I lucked out, and I am so happy I was asked to come. “The Lorient event is a huge celebration of Celtic I can’t wait!” music and culture and we are really excited to be part of it and to be able to share our own traditions And the wait is nearly over as the Hebridean and heritage on this stage.” Tristan Horncastle Celtic Festival kicks off next month, Wednesday July 19th to Saturday July 22nd. The Hebridean Celtic Festival was invited to Although he has made his name in the country take part and curate the opening Country of Focus genre, Tristan – who can trace his Scots ancestry Check out our handy ‘What’s on Where’ guide – show by Showcase Scotland Expo, which promotes back to his great grandparents, James and Agnes or for further information on acts, artists, tickets and Scottish-based artists in folk, Gaelic, traditional, Blyth who left Cupar, Fife, in 1929 – said that events, visit www.hebceltfest.com world, and acoustic music to overseas music events. Seallam!, Harris – The Lumber Jills – Thursday, July 20th, 8pm The show has a strong Gaelic focus and will Tarbert Community Hall, Harris – Na h-Oganaich – Friday, July 21st, feature a number of artists taking part in this year’s HCF2017 8pm HebCelt, including Gaelic singers Calum Alex Festival Arena Fringe Events Macmillan, Anna Murray, Mischa Macpherson, Whatʼs on Where… Letʼs Circus – daily, Thursday, July 20th to Saturday, July 22nd Ceitlin Smith, and Josie Duncan from the Isle of Tamzene won her prestigious stage slot to Main Arena, Lews Castle Green Festival in Miniature – daily, Thursday, July 20th to Saturday, July Lewis. perform in front of the Hebridean Celtic Festival’s THURSDAY, JULY 20TH – 22nd The Interceltique de Lorient festival takes place international audience following her success in Islands Stage: Eleanor Nicolson, 7pm; Tide Lines, 9pm Jim the Magician – daily, Thursday, July 20th to Saturday, July over ten days, from August 4th to 13th. For further the CalMac Culture contest, a competition run by Main Stage: Dougie Maclean, 8pm; Peatbog Faeries, 10pm 22nd information, please visit www.festival-interceltique. ferry company Caledonian MacBrayne and aimed FRIDAY, JULY 21ST – Canadian Cabin – daily, Thursday, July 20th to Saturday, July 22nd bzh at fi nding the best emerging singers and musicians. Acoustic Stage – from 2pm: Ryan Young; Zoe Bestel; Josie Duncan & Shelley Bean & The Ducketty Muds – 2pm and 6pm, Friday, July “I’m really looking forward to seeing Stornoway, Back to Lewis however, and next month sees the Pablo Lafuente; Tamzene; Tristan Horncastle 21st and Saturday, July 22nd and being part of another great Scottish festival,” HebCelt party roll into town with a plethora of artists Islands Stage – from 2.30pm: The Lumber Jills; Lewis & Leigh; Lucy Town Fringe Events she said. “I hope to be playing to some familiar and acts performing at the 2017 festival, running Spraggan; Imar Family Concerts – Martinʼs Memorial Hall, Francis St – 11am, daily faces too.” from July 19th to 22nd, including headliners The Main Stage – from 3.15pm: Ho-ro; James Edwyn & the Borrowed Wednesday, July 19th to Saturday, July 22nd Waterboys, Imelda May, and Dougie Maclean. Tamzene started her musical career aged eight, Band; INYAL; Skerryvore; Imelda May Festival Lates – The Caladh Inn – 11.30pm, Friday, July 21st and Bringing a new-look line-up with them to this learning piano and violin, and at 14 she took up the Saturday, July 22nd guitar and began writing her own material. SATURDAY, JULY 22ND – year’s HebCelt are the ever popular Skerryvore. Acoustic Stage – from 2pm: Katee Kross; HECLA; Brighde Chaimbeulʼ Reel to Rattling Reel – An Lanntair – 2pm, Wednesday, July 19th Having evolved over the past 12 years of entertaining She later attended Gordonstoun School and Siiga; Days are Done Letʼs Go Circus Street Shows – 12.30pm, The Narrows, Stornoway, fans around the world, the now eight-strong line-up honed her skills busking on the streets of Inverness Islands Stage – from 2.30pm: Ceilidh Trail; Tristan Horncastle; Luke daily Thursday, July 20th to Saturday, July 22nd have welcomed new full-time member Scott Wood to raise funds for a school project to build water Jackson Trio; The Hur; Elephant Sessions Live Radio – Martinʼs Memorial Hall, Francis St – 2pm, Thursday, to the Skerryvore ranks, scot bringing with him his tanks in Thailand. She is currently a full-time Main Stage – from 3.15pm: November Lights; The Outside Track; July 20th and 3pm, Friday, July 21st excellent piping and whistle-playing talents. student at Leeds College of Music. C.MacLeod; Lau; The Waterboys Pipe Band Parades – Leaving from Perceval Sq, Stornoway – 6pm, The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland graduate Commenting on Tamzene’s upcoming gig, Thursday, July 20th and 1pm, Saturday 22nd An Lanntair, Stornoway and 2013 BBC Young Traditional Musician of the HebCelt director Caroline Maclennan said: “She Dougie MacLean: Story Behind the Songs – An Lanntair – 2pm, Wednesday, July 19th: Between Islands. Dance to follow with Year fi nalist, Scott is no stranger to Skerryvore is a real talent and someone we are very excited Friday, July 20th Portrona Ceilidh Band having fi rst guested with the band as a 17-year-old about bringing to HebCelt. Song Circle – Artizan Café, Church St – 3pm-5pm, Friday, July 21st Thursday, July 20th: Willie Campbellʼs Dalma. Dance to follow with in 2010. and Saturday, July 22nd “Providing a platform for young musicians like Beinn Lee Ceilidh Band His now permanent addition is in response to Antique Accordion Display – Lodge Fortrose Masonic Hall, Kenneth Tamzene fi ts well with our philosophy to encourage Friday, July 21st: Calum Alex Macmillan. Followed by Festival Club founder member Martin Gillespie – who formed and promote emerging artists.” St – 10am-4pm, Friday, July 21st and Saturday, July 22nd Saturday, July 22nd: Na h-Oganaich. Followed by Festival Club the band in Tiree in 2005 with brother Daniel – And just as the Hebridean Celtic Festival is Celtic Dances – The Caladh Inn – from 9am, Saturday, July 22nd Rural Events, various venues scaling back his playing after developing focal showcasing Scottish artists at the Interceltique de HebCelt Shinty Challenge Cup – Bayhead Pitch, Stornoway – 2pm, Breasclete – Tide Lines – Wednesday, July 19th, 8pm hand dystonia, a neurological condition which Lorient festival in August, the Lewis festival also Saturday, July 22nd affects the hands and is common among pipers. 08/06/17 - 05/07/17 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION FOUR - Page D15

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