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tornoway will shine bright for the festive season this year and we want to brighten the town up for everyone. Swith a Christmas Lights Switch-on event due to be held on “The public can also support us by choosing the Amenity Trust December 8th. to receive ‘Bags of Help’ tokens in Tesco. You receive tokens at the Stornoway Amenity Trust have faced cuts to funding for Christmas checkout and can drop them into the box on the way out. We would Lights for several years but this year, the group is benefi tting from be very grateful for support from the public in this way.” the launch of the Western Isles Lifestyle Lottery and is also in line for Tickets for Western Isles Lifestyle Lottery to support local funding from the Tesco ‘Bags of Help’ initiative. communities can be purchased at https://www.westernisleslottery. Tony Robson of Stornoway Amenity Trust said; “We are very co.uk or during offi ce hours by telephone on 0300 30 20 444. pleased that the Western Isles Lifestyle Lottery and the Tesco ‘Bags For more info on Tesco’s Bags of Help visit of Help’ initiative will assist us in having some additional lights this www.groundwork.org.uk/Sites/tescocommunityscheme year. The event will be held on December 8th and more details will be released closer to the time. “It promises to be a great family event once again with performances from local musicians and dancers and aims to boost local businesses by encouraging the community to shop locally. We hope the public will help us to make it bigger and better by supporting the Amenity Trust. “The Amenity Trust is delighted to be the benefi ciary of funds from Western Isles Lifestyle Lottery tickets sales from the Broadbay area Help us please, says Shoebox appeal

he Blythswood Shoebox Appeal Stornoway. Twill be held in Lewis and Harris Leafl ets for the general public are over three days in November. available from the Blythswood Charity The collections are on Thursday Shop on Kenneth Street, Stornoway 9th November 3.30pm-6 pm, Friday (Monday to Saturday 10 am-4 pm). 10th 3.pm-7 pm and Saturday 11th The appeal organisers also have November 10am-12 noon. some shoeboxes available already The Appeal Centre will be in the Christmas wrapped for a £1 in the Blythswood Store in the Old Co-op – shop. via its Kenneth Street entrance (with thanks to D.R. Macleod Haulage) and The organisers are appealing for is situated opposite Lodge Fortrose . volunteers to provide staff for the Appeal Centre. They say: “Can you Publicity leafl ets have been sent out to various departments and to spare a few hours please and contact Hebridean Housing Partnership Dorothy Kennedy, DJ Macleod, or and are available in some schools, Chris Martin 70 6143 or leave a churches and community groups. message for Charlie Nicolson on There are some leafl ets for CnES 01851 703325. “ Just a few hours, Staff available at the reception desk please would be a big help…on the in the Council HQ Sandwick Road, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.”

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he Islands and Highlands have almost double the proportion of Tpopulation self-employed as the rest of Scotland – and a wealth of small businesses as well. So they need special backing from Government action on housing, regulations and infrastructure as part of the bid to increase the number Leona takes ‘Tweedtastic’ of younger people in the workforce. This is stated in a response in October by the Federation of Small Businesses Scotland to the Scottish Parliament’s Rural Economy and leap from ‘virtual’ Connectivity Committee looking at the Islands (Scotland) Bill. The FSB Scotland says: “The Islands Bill is strategic and enabling in nature. We have, therefore, focused our response on setting out a range business to a real shop! of issues affecting island businesses and how key aspects of the Bill, such as an Islands Plan and island duties on public bodies, could help address By Eilidh Whiteford these challenges. eona Rawlinson was delighted to open her ‘Tweedtastic’ shop “To better understand the implications of an Islands Bill for smaller Lin Stornoway this summer taking her online business on to the businesses, we undertook survey work with fi rms from Arran to Unst, ‘High Street’. asking them about priorities for improving their local community.” And already the Church Street shop is proving popular – as are Leona’s The FSB’s survey was open to small businesses (not just FSB members) exclusively designed Harris Tweeds. based on all of Scotland’s inhabited coastal islands. The survey was “The fi rst roll of my ‘Taihla’ Harris Tweed, a pink and grey shadow conducted over two weeks in September 2017 and 280 responses were check, sold out within ten days,” said Leona. “It was such a great received. surprise!” This found “the top priority for action is to increase the number of Since designing ‘Taihla’ earlier this year, Leona has not only most economically active people, (whether employed or self-employed), recently stocked up on a new roll, but added to Tweedtastic’s exclusive through the retention of more local young people and the encouragement tweeds with a sumptuous deep purple and turquoise check and a second, of more young families to move to islands. more intense, pink shadow check. “While the population of Scotland’s islands increased by four per cent “I was like a kid in a sweetie shop at the mill when I was asked to in the census decade 2001 to 2011 (reversing a three per cent decline in design a tweed,” Leona said. “I love designing it, but it also leads to the previous decade), this growth was uneven. weeks and weeks of nerves – you have all these threads in your hand and “The four most populous islands (Lewis and Harris, Mainland Shetland, an idea in your head but then you have to wait and see once it’s woven Mainland and Skye) account for 65 per cent of the total island if it all turns out as you’d planned.” population and together account for most of the four per cent increase. The Harris Tweed industry has been a mainstay of Leona’s life since “More worrying is the steadily aging population demographic. While childhood, with her father working at the Mackenzie Mill in Stornoway the 2011 fi gure for under 16 year olds is the same for the islands as the for over 20 years. A few years ago Leona began selling Harris Tweed rest of Scotland at 17 per cent, in 2001 it was 20 per cent. Moreover, the online, building up a dedicated clientele, before taking the next step proportion of those aged 65 and over stood at 21 per cent, an increase this summer to secure a stock deal with Carloway Mill and open the of 2.5 per cent on 2001. Tweedtastic shop at 19 Church Street, Stornoway. “Businesses benefi t from a vibrant, diverse community in the creation Offering a large variety of different Carloway Mill tweeds for sale of local markets for goods and services, a healthy local labour market, as by the metre, including the Tweedtastic exclusive designs, Leona’s By Eilidh Whiteford surroundings,” she said. greeted with intolerance,” she continued. yourself, but it’s also about art. That’s important – it should never be well as the critical mass necessary to support a range of other businesses “It’s a powerful contrast and quite poignant, it says that people “Although I have never experienced direct intolerance on Lewis, I confused with being evil, it’s about art. We are some of the most non- new endeavour also presents a variety of wares like scarves, cushions, oving from Aberdeen city centre to settle on the Isle of and services - from post offi ces to local schools. purses, plaids and cloaks, all hand-crafted by Leona; as well as Harris who you might not expect from all walks of life – whether racially, think there is occasionally a more subtle element where people are violent and peaceful types you could ever meet!” Lewis might come as a culture shock to many people – but “The need to “encourage young people to stay on/young families to Tweed crafted and inspired gifts from several suppliers, both local and M religiously, or culturally – can be found anywhere and where you just more stand-offi sh; they aren’t sure what to make of me so tend not And as well as raising funds for The Sophie Lancaster Foundation, move in” was the top priority, cited by 38 per cent as a priority for the mainland based. for Spectra Vox (aka Dr Claire Gerrard), a software developer, least expect, and we are just people working and living like anyone to be quite as willing to approach me. artist and singer who came to live on Lewis with her partner and Spectra hopes to break-down some taboos about the Goth subculture next fi ve years and 54 per cent for the next ten years. There are gifts for all occasions with a number of homeware items, else.” “But there are also quite a lot of open-minded artistic types here young daughter two years ago, the fact she embraces the Goth through the Goth on the Croft calendar which features friends and “Other priorities for the short term include improvements to transport ornaments, hand-made candles, fi ne art works by local artists and Prejudice against the Goth subculture came to prominence who appreciate a friendly Goth buddy!” subculture brought further uncertainty that this was a good fellow Goths from across the UK. and infrastructure; affordable access to superfast broadband; and photographers, jewellery, tweed trinkets, and local music CDs. nationally in 2007 following the murder of 20 year old Sophie With dark clothing, interests in Gothic art, literature and music, “I wanted to capture instances of people being incongruous with affordable housing. Priorities in the longer term included; protecting move to make. Lancaster, who was attacked with her boyfriend while walking in a “I love making my own products and having the shop also lets me the Goth subculture has diversifi ed since the 1980s post-punk era their surroundings, but also to use it to raise awareness and promote the environment and sustainability; improvements to transport and “When I fi rst moved to Lewis I was at the height of feeling homesick park in Lancashire. tailor gifts to the customer,” said Leona. “Someone might come in a want of Siouxsie and the Banshees and Bauhaus, and now including tolerance of people who fi nd themselves out of place and different for infrastructure; and affordable housing. “ a cushion but in a different tweed – give me an hour and they can come and out of place,” said Spectra. The couple both identifi ed with the Goth subculture, and police Cybergoths, Steampunks, Trad Goths, Pastel Goths, Glitter Goths and whatever reason,” she said. The FSB says: ”The 2011 Census highlights that 13 per cent of residents back and collect their order, all made-up on the premises. “Apart from the usual diffi culties an outsider might feel when believe this is what motivated the violent attack. more. were self-employed, as against seven per cent for Scotland as a whole. “The end result is tremendous! It was a lot of work organising, And there’s more as the Tweedtastic shop also houses Stornoway they move to a new place, I also felt extremely out of place in both “What happened to Sophie is something that we identify with,” For Spectra, whose interest fi rst began in primary school, there In the Shetland and Orkney Islands alone, smaller businesses annually making costumes, editing and the running of it, but it’s paid off. Vintage Tweeds, run by Leona’s partner Martin Flett. Selling new, nearly appearance and in culture. I felt even more apprehensive because Spectra explained. is an underlying current to all different branches of the Goth – an contribute just under £1bn to their economies. Put simply, islanders are of the way I chose to dress and my tastes in music and art being of I’m pleased with the pictures and the overall look of the calendar new, and vintage Harris Tweed jackets, Stornoway Vintage Tweeds offers “She and her boyfriend dressed differently, they weren’t scared to appreciation of the darker aspects of art, music, clothing, feelings, more entrepreneurial – because they have to be. a more gothic persuasion and might be viewed negatively in Lewis. – each picture has its own concept and the calendar looks and feels an unrivalled selection of nearly 200 men’s Harris Tweed jackets – ranging express themselves and their uniqueness. Sadly they came across literature and humour; in a very similar manner to the way society “Overall, islands are seen as good places to do business by island professional. in size from 36 to 58, with larger jackets (sizes 50 to 66) available on “A Goth suddenly turning up on rugged outstretches of croft land some highly prejudiced and violent people who attacked them appreciates and celebrates Halloween. business owners (87% of respondents) and only 20 per cent of businesses order – as well as a number of ladies Harris Tweed jackets and clothing. surrounded by heather and sheep was the image that came to mind. because of the way they looked. “We like dressing up and embrace these darker elements like most “The response has been brilliant. It’s so pleasing,” Spectra have ever considered relocating from an island to the mainland.” This image was compounded by seeing a single black sheep out on a continued, adding: “We are all different and if we are free to express “Some people will look down their noses at ‘second hand’ clothing, “There are many times I have had to deal with prejudice throughout people do at Halloween, we just do it every day,” she said. However, “it is also clear that island businesses face a number of although most of them will drive second hand cars and live in second limb but in the same fi eld with the white ones. I thought – that’s me!” my life. It normally takes the form of indirect prejudice behaviour “I didn’t decide ‘to be’ a Goth. Basically as I was growing up I was our ideas, style and be ourselves, we have a much richer, diverse specifi c challenges. These often relate to additional costs of delivering hand houses!” said Martin. “We think of it differently. We are recycling Now Spectra is celebrating the differences as she recently launched where people avoid you and don’t involve you in things while naturally attracted to darker clothes, music, literature and art, and my culture and move society forward in all kinds of positive ways.” goods and people to and from islands, as well problems arising from a Harris Tweed, the most iconic cloth in the world, and making Harris the ‘Goth on the Croft’ 2018 calendar – a fundraising project in involving others who ‘look normal’; but it has also taken the form of appearance became unintentionally typical of that subculture. So Further information and updates about Goth on the Croft, visit the smaller local population. Tweed more affordable for many people. And we’re particular about support of The Sophie Lancaster Foundation. direct verbal abuse and occasional threats of violence. before I even knew about the Goth subculture, people were calling “When asked whether they faced different challenges to businesses only retailing the very best quality and try to secure tailor-made or ‘Goth on the Croft 2018’ Facebook page, and the Goth on the Croft me a Goth. on the mainland, including those in rural and remote areas, 89 per cent designer names such as Mario Barutti and Hugo Boss.” “The whole idea of having Goths on the Croft highlights the “It is sad that it is the case that expressing yourself, standing out, wall calendar (priced £8.99) can also be purchased online via Etsy at incongruity of people from different subcultures in unexpected creating new things or anything else that makes you stand out can be “To me it’s a lot about the freedom and confi dence to express www.etsy.com/uk/shop/GothOnTheCroft agreed they faced different challenges.“

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Lorraine Morrison won Alex John Moley won the Service to Sport award AndrewHughson won U18 Sportsperson 2017 Ali Gillies won Young Coach of the Year 2017 Community Coach of the Year 2017 Top awards for Islands sportspeople By Eilidh Whiteford doesn’t stop!” Lewis swimming star Kara Hanlon took the its base on Aline Estate. Sportsworld ‘Over 18 Sports Person of the Year’ “We’ve had many more individuals and groups he sporting achievements of Western Isles Indeed, on the nomination form the Club said of Alex John: “He is an enthusiastic and committed award this year, which was collected by her father down visiting the club and its facilities than ever athletes, coaches and supporters were T volunteer who works tirelessly for the club. Davie Hanlon. before,” continued Iain. “Only Saturday just honoured recently as the Lewis and Harris “Whenever anything needs doing he is the fi rst And Kara’s Western Isles Island Games swim passed we had two people from Austria shooting Sports Council held its annual Sports Awards team mates were also honoured while the Scottish who revisited twice in the last fortnight. to volunteer, whether it’s to cut the grass, brush 2017. Salmon WIIGA Swim Team took the Murdo the all-weather surface, set up the bowls carpets, “People come from all around the world – the And the hard work and dedication of one Lewis Maclean ‘Team/Squad of the Year’ award at the collect the golf balls, or fi x up whatever is in need USA, Switzerland, Germany and France just to sporting stalwart recognised in the award winners recent presentation. of fi xing this week. mention a few.” list as Alex John ‘Moley’ Macleod was presented The Sportsworld ‘Under 18 Sports Person of the Iain added: “The Club is always looking forward with the SALSC ‘Service to Sport’ Award at the “His infectious energy and enthusiasm to get Year’ award was presented to Andrew Hughson, and striving to improve both with its facilities and Sports Council AGM on Monday, October 9th, things done, keeps everyone on their toes and his from Harris Gun Club. This year saw sharp-shooter helping as many people enjoy and take up the by Lewis and Harris Sports Council Chairperson endearing and outgoing personality make him a Andrew represent Scotland in the Down The Line sport of clay target shooting. Lesley Graham. highly valued and respected member of the team discipline. that makes Back centre such a success.” “Whether it’s for fun or competition, that’s why Open to anyone who ‘has made a signifi cant His brother John also shot for Scotland, for the the Club has been developed and we would like to voluntary contribution as an administrator, coach, The nomination added: “While Alex John thinks second year running, in the National Skeet this take this opportunity to thank all those companies or offi cial to local sport over a lengthy period nothing of his own volunteer contribution, playing year – and the successes and developments of who, along with Aline Estate, have made this it down, he is always quick to thank others and of time’, with over 35 years of service to Back Harris Gun Club were also recognised with the possible.” Recreation and Football Club, Alex John was push them forwards for awards. presentation of the LHSC ‘Club of the Year’ award. As those who support sport and those who deemed a worthy category winner by all involved. “We think it is time he is recognised for his “The Club was very pleased with winning the achieve success in their disciplines were outstanding service and dedication.” “The committee are an impressive group Club of the Year award again,” said Harris Gun honoured, so were those who help tease the of volunteers for what they achieve, but they Last year’s Service to Sport winner – Ethel Club Chair Iain ‘Lava’ Macleod. “This is the potential from island athletes with Ali Gillies, unanimously agreed that Alex John should get the McNally – was presented her Scottish Association second time we have won this award, and it’s a from Lewis and Harris Youth Football Association, nomination,” said Back RFC Sport and Community of Local Sport Council (SALSC) national Service great reward for those members who give up their taking the Sportscotland ‘Young Coach of the Year’ Project Coordinator, Terri Davies. to Sport award during the annual Stornoway free time to run the club.” award; and Lorraine Morrison, from Westside “He’s been involved for over 35 years and is Running and Athletics Club (SRAC) trip to Munich During the past twelve months, the Club has Runners & Fitness Club awarded the Sportscotland just such a positive force in the place. He honestly in October. installed new traps and repaired storm damage at ‘Community Coach of the Year’. Ferry changes for Tarbert service ssential maintenance works at Lochmaddy EHarbour are set to cause changes to CalMac ferry timetables on Uig to Tarbert ferry route, as well as amendments on the Uig to Lochmaddy service. Caledonian MacBrayne has set out its plans for ferry services affected by the essential maintenance work scheduled to take place from November 13th to 19th. CalMac’s Head of Service Delivering North, Robert Morrison, said: “The essential works will cause some unavoidable inconvenience but we have put in place what we believe is the best Another time, a different style…photograph from the possible alternative to minimise disruption.” The original opening of the fi re station in about 1950 amended timetable will include a daily service between Uig and Tarbert, and between Uig and Lochboisdale. ocal people poured into the newly refurbished and Arrangements will be put in place for foot L extended Stornoway Fire Station passengers requiring transport between the ports Big turnout for Open Day of Lochmaddy and Lochboisdale – and anyone for its Open Day on Saturday planning to travel by foot should telephone CalMac October 28th. customer services on 0800 066 5000 on the day Families took the chance to take prior to travel. a look around the new Retained The Uig-Tarbert ferry timetable to the disrupted Community Fire and Rescue Station period is: on Robertson Road. Monday: Depart Tarbert 0730, Arrive Uig 0910, They saw the extensive Depart Uig 1640, Arrive Tarbert 1820 refurbishment work and new facilities provided which include showers, Tuesday: Depart Tarbert 0630, Arrive Uig 0810, Depart locker rooms, training facilities, Uig 1145, Arrive Tarbert 1315, Depart Tarbert 1500, Arrive meeting rooms and a small gym. Uig 1700 During the Open Day, fi refi ghters Wednesday: Depart Tarbert 0730, Arrive Uig 0910, and district staff demonstrated the Depart Uig 1640, Arrive Tarbert 1820 use of gastight suits; simulated rescue Thursday: Depart Tarbert 0730, Arrive Uig 0910, following a car crash including Depart Uig 1800, Arrive Tarbert 1940 cutting the roof off the car; a rescue Friday: Depart Tarbert 0730, Arrive Uig 0910, from height and, in between, there Depart Uig 1820, Arrive Tarbert 2000 was an opportunity to look around Saturday: Depart Tarbert 0730, Arrive Uig 0910, the fi re engines and handle some of Depart Uig 1900, Arrive Tarbert 2040 the specialised equipment carried. Sunday: Depart Tarbert 0945, Arrive Uig 1125, There was also a photographic Depart Uig 1930, Arrive Tarbert 2110 exhibition looking at incidents over past years. 02/11/17 - 06/12/17 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION ONE - Page 11 Deirdre Macdonald at 90: remembering both the drama and the history By Eilidh Whiteford An Lanntair arts centre came to fruition thanks in part to Deirdre’s dedication to the town. he important thing is that the history of Stornoway is “Looking back I’m quite proud in some ways to have started An preserved,” said Stornoway stalwart Deirdre Macdonald “T Lanntair, and certainly didn’t expect it would turn out to be what it who, celebrating her 90th birthday on September 23rd, has been is today,” she said. instrumental is conserving and promoting the town’s tales over the past half century as a founding member of the Stornoway “You just started these things and they had a way of carrying on. Historical Society. No one set out to have a dedicated arts centre, it just happened that way!” Yet it was not only the historical aspect of Stornoway which Deirdre helped develop, but also its cultural outlook through being And adding some drama to Stornoway town, Deirdre will also instrumental in the start of An Lanntair arts centre and her huge be remembered by many budding island actors through her long involvement with local drama group Stornoway Thespians. involvement with the Stornoway Thespians, who have entertained island audiences with plays, performances and pantomimes over the Born and brought up in Stornoway Deirdre has always known decades. the town well – and been a well-known fi gure – her grandfather TB Macaulay was a descendant of the Macaulays of Uig and Deirdre said: “Drama was always my main interest and the philanthropist of the time, donating funds for the rebuilding of Thespians started off as just a fun experience, but it ended up a very Stornoway Town Hall, as well as a new wing for the local hospital large part of my life really, I was glad.” and establishing The Macaulay Institute for Soil Research in Aberdeen Starting off, the Stornoway ‘am-drams’ presented two plays a year following experimental work on Arnish Moor. – a one-act play early on in the year as part of a national competition, With TB Macaulay’s shop situated at one end of North Beach followed by a three-act play later in the year. Street, and her other grandparents, Mr and Mrs KD Henderson And many of the plays and dramatic works performed over the running Hendersons shop on Bayhead, Stornoway town centre was years by Stornoway Thespians have been both written and produced the playground for young Deirdre. by Deirdre. “With grandparents living at either end, I was quite familiar with Deirdre Macdonald “I didn’t act much, I’m not really an actor, but I make a pretty good both ends of the town,” said Deirdre. Society was started,” she continued. “So much had been lost during producer, I say,” Deirdre said. the war that we were anxious to save what was still around. It was a “I remember spending a lot of time at the playpark on Bayhead, “We had a lot of good actors, but not so many producers and it was and there were so many kids around that end, hundreds of folk used feeling felt by a lot of people I think.” a role I was happy in. The group gave a lot of people an experience to live on Stag Road so it was always a busy place to be.” Together with others, including friends Frank and Margaret they wouldn’t normally have got, the chance to perform, and it was a Educated at Stornoway Primary then The Nicolson Institute, Harrison, Deirdre began the Stornoway Historical Society – and soon great thing to be involved in.” before later securing a Honours Degree in Literature from the Open encountered a passionate response from locals. The Thespian’s repertoire expanded when new member Donnie University, Deirdre worked for a number of years in various roles at “Once it started people joined and remembered then not only Maclean, from Back, introduced the idea of performing a pantomime. Lews Castle College, a time she recalls with ‘a great deal of affection’. their own memories, but the stories that their mothers, father, and “We’d just never really thought it a pantomime before, but when “I spent a lot of time there and it was a good time,” she said. “And grandparents had told them,” she recalled. Donnie suggested it, we couldn’t think why we hadn’t!” said Deirdre. it’s very good that the Castle has been refurbished. It needed it; it is “Everybody was anxious not to lose their history, their childhood “It widened the scope of the Thespians and that was necessary at part of the history of the town after all.” stories. So many stories were brought in and therefore not lost; the the time I think,” she continued. “The fi rst one was put together by Having witnessed changes to Stornoway during her lifetime, it was oral stories were now recorded. Donnie on his own and it was a success but we learnt that it was too the tragedies of World War II that left the greatest impact on island life “It was something that was so necessary to have, and it has preserved much for one person to run. – and proved the springboard for the establishment of the Stornoway the history in a way that’s very accessible to people still today. Before “The next year we put a team together of half a dozen with people Historical Society. then the stories were known, but they weren’t accessible. Now if in charge of the acting, the production, costumes, set design and so “The war changed everybody and everything,” Deirdre said. someone has a question about Stornoway from the past, they can turn on, and from then on the pantomimes really took off. “Before the war was one thing, after it was totally different; but that to the Historical Society to get the answer easily. “Stornoway Thespians still produce a pantomime every December, was the same all over the country really. “The Historical Society is preserving history, remembering things and now the big-scale pantos have started coming to Stornoway in “The men went away to war and they came back completely that without it wouldn’t be remembered. It preserves the history of January – I think the local pantomime helped pave the way for that. different people. The experiences they had altered their lives forever, the town, that’s exactly what it does. Before we started, nothing did And having enjoyed her reminiscing of a lifetime spent in they were changed by it and I think it took a while for those of us at that,” Deirdre added. Stornoway, one aspect still remains true for Deirdre today as it was home to realise the changes, and then to adapt to them. The establishment of the Historical Society also spearheaded in her childhood, as she added: “Stornoway is a community and we, “It was more or less immediately after the war that the Historical new cultural delights for Stornoway as from the interest it drew, the people who live here, support one another; that says it all really.” Bòrd na Gàidhlig Annual Report published

he 2016-2017 Annual Report of Bòrd na Gàidhlig, the • Partnership working with MG ALBA on the development of more Tprincipal public body in Scotland responsible for promoting resources for learners through LearnGaelic.scot and its continued Gaelic development, was published on Monday 30 October at success with over 10,000 likes on Facebook a meeting of the Convention of the Highlands and Islands in Allan MacDonald, who chairs Bòrd na Gàidhlig, pictured left with Oban. Deputy First Minister John Swinney, said “We increasingly recognise The report highlights the key developments undertaken by Bòrd the importance of Gaelic to the Scottish economy, to the levels of na Gàidhlig over the past year which have included the development attainment in education and to increasing community confi dence of the third National Gaelic Language Plan; the Gaelic provisions of and empowerment. the Education (Scotland) Act 2016 being implemented; collaboration “While there are undoubtedly some major challenges to be faced, with a growing number of public bodies on the production and there are also opportunities and as a Board we are confi dent that, by implementation of Gaelic Language Plans; support for the promotion working together, these challenges can be met and the opportunities of Gaelic language, music and culture nationally and internationally; taken. The Board wishes to place on record its thanks to the many support for early years and Gaelic medium education; the provision people and organisations in communities all over the country who of funding for professional development for teachers and for students work towards a sustainable future for Gaelic.” undertaking teacher training. John Swinney said: “It is encouraging to see increasing numbers Key outcomes highlighted in the Annual Report include: of children in Gaelic education and solutions being provided to • 52 public bodies with Gaelic Language Plans including Police address gaps and support existing provision, such as the e-Sgoil. I Scotland, Aberdeen City Council and The Scottish Ambulance Service look forward to seeing this success built upon as Bòrd na Gàidhlig develops the next National Gaelic Language Plan.” among those to have had their Gaelic Plans approved this year • 15,000 children engaging with Gaelic at various levels in schools • Over £4.3m fi nancial support provided to 300 organisations throughout Scotland Allan MacDonald said “Launching Bòrd na Gàidhlig’s annual through various funding streams report in Oban at the Convention of the Highlands and Islands is • Gaelic provisions within the Education (Scotland) Act 2016 particularly appropriate for a number of reasons - Argyll has been • 75 0-5 years Gaelic groups running each week in Scotland • Publication of new Statutory Guidance on Gaelic Education the cradle of Gaelic language and culture; economically because • Increased numbers of children in Gaelic medium primary of the opportunities that Gaelic offers for economic growth; and education • The successful introduction of e-Sgoil in the Western Isles which educationally as parents in Oban have been calling for a Gaelic • Growth in the number of pupils taking at least one subject in aims to provide greater online access to curriculum subjects in Gaelic school and Argyll and Bute Council has supported them through Gaelic in secondary school to students throughout Scotland funding for a feasibility study.” EVENTS SECTION ONE - Page 12 www.hebevents.com 02/11/17 - 06/12/17 Vote now…and vote often for Aviva projects By Eilidh Whiteford In Carloway, the Carloway Community award will help fund our new toilet block.” Sholais hope to create North Uist’s very fi rst Association (CCA) are also seeking funds to Working across Lewis and Harris, Alzheimer Intergenerational Activity Garden, ‘An Gàrradh en Western Isles’ based charities and make some urgent repairs and upgrades to the Scotland Lewis & Harris seek funding to allow it Beag aig a’Gh àrradh Mhòr’, at Sollas. community organisations are in the running T Community Centre and former old school in to continue and develop the range of Community Eilean Dorcha Festival, based on Benbecula, is for funding through the Aviva Community Fund Carloway ahead of future major redevelopment. Activities already provided. seeking funds to establish the festival as an annual awards – and with ten online votes available “The site is currently well used by the community showcase and celebration of music in Benbecula. per voter, you can help give each application The local Dementia support group operate a but there are some small changes which could number of ‘Dementia Café’ activities in Stornoway, a little boost! And looking for funds to build an extension to make it into an even more useable space ahead of Carloway, Ness and Tolsta; as well as a Singing house a ‘Well Being’ room are Cobhair Bharraigh Community radio station Isles FM plans to ‘up the main redevelopment,” said CCA. Group, Peer Support Walking Group, Gardening SCIO. Providing carer support and emergency their game’ ahead of their 25th anniversary year Including in the plans are refurbishment works Group and a Snooker Club, all held in Stornoway. overnight respite care, the extension would help in 2019, and are asking for the support of listeners to the sports hall fl oor, and new equipment, “We would welcome the opportunity to secure provide a safe, private and easily accessible space in their bid to secure the Aviva Community Fund specifi cally a new range cooker and dishwasher, funding to allow us to continue and develop for staff, clients and carers alike. award, to help recruit a station manager. for the centre’s kitchen. these groups that provide meaningful community And also hoping to secure funding for a project “Isles FM has survived due to the dedication of “It is hoped that by improving the equipment connections and carer respite,” they said. based in the Western Isles is the Bumblebee a core group of volunteers, most of whom have the café will be able to serve more meals,” And also working throughout the Outer Conservation Trust (BBCT), who wish to train island been with us for at least ten years,” said managing continued the Association. “It is also hoped that Hebrides, the Islands Book Trust hope to gain ‘BeeWalkers’ as part of its national bumblebee director David Morrison. by purchasing a dishwasher we will make the public votes to organise and deliver a high quality monitoring scheme, aiming to gain an accurate “We need to plan for the future, expand, recruit job of volunteering in the café more attractive, programme of events for 2018. understanding of current bumblebee populations and make sure we can continue providing the encouraging new volunteers to get involved.” The Trust said: “Our annual programme of events and distribution. service we do. This application is aimed at driving And in Ness, Guth Airson Iarrtasan Nis is an important part of the islands’ cultural scene “There are some key areas of the UK where we that ambition and to develop the station fully.” (GAIN) are hoping their bid at securing an Aviva and is very well supported by island residents and need to recruit and train more volunteers,” said the In Lewis, community groups from Uig, Ness and Community Fund award will help build a public tourists alike. BBCT. Carloway are all hoping to secure your votes to toilet block at the area’s popular Eoropie Dunes “Our events are aimed at all ages and abilities “By 2019 we want to reach our target of 500 allow a number of projects to get going. Play Park. and we endeavour to ensure equality of access active BeeWalkers and 500 transects across the The Uig Community Centre Association are Set up in 1998, Eoropie Dunes Play Park has across our programme.” UK, so during 2018 we would like to deliver a keen to establish a Community Garden/Allotment expanded and developed over the past two Some of the Islands Book Trust events planned programme of eleven training events in the Outer and Play Park, making the most of their outdoor decades. for next year include boat trips to the Monach Hebrides, focusing on the islands of Lewis, Harris, space. “We have noticed a huge surge in the popularity Isles, Kinlochresort, St Kilda, the Flannan Isles and North and South Uist, Barra, and Eriskay.” “We would like to do more with our outdoor of our park over the past few years, from the Scarp; and a walk to Vallay Island. Voting in the Aviva Community Fund awards space to create somewhere for young and old to constant stream of tourists and locals,” said GAIN. Also in the Book Trust calendar for 2018 is a is now open online and runs until 12 noon on enjoy,” said the Association. “Somewhere to grow “With this comes along the demand for toilets. The presentation from well-known harpist Heloise Tuesday, November 21st. produce and for older generations to teach the closest toilets are in a sports centre almost a mile Russell-Fergusson, and talks about the isles’ lifeline Every voter has ten votes to allocate as they younger generation. away. ferry service over the last 100 years and medieval wish – whether for one project or spread between “The Play Park/Garden area is also next door to “We are a registered charity so all our money chapels in the Hebrides, as well as a series of talks two or more. To fi nd out more about each project, the local school who would greatly benefi t from comes from fundraising, donations and funding; to commemorate the Iolaire disaster of 1919. and cast your vote, visit www.community-fund. this project.” and this is why we hope an Aviva Community Elsewhere in the Western Isles, Taigh Sgìre aviva.co.uk US school exchanges continue over 20 years By John Macrae On biggest differences between the United States and Lewis Smith says; “Language! For sure. uring September, there was a major trip Y’all use so many different words to us, like things Dfor 13 Pendleton, South Carolina students we say you have different words for.” – across the Atlantic and on to Lewis. “The food was different, the types of food. In The trip, which is looked forward to by many South Carolina, we eat lots of Mexican food, and I Nicolson pupils and the local community alike, didn’t see any while in Scotland.” took place from September 15-20, part of a series Hadley spoke about her time in Sgoil nan Loch, of exchanges that have taken place since the early meeting local school children who sang Gaelic 1990s. songs and danced for the Americans. The visitors The South Carolinian fl ag was raised outside were impressed by the children’s confi dence, with of the Council Building in Stornoway, as will the the primary school pupils asking questions on their Western Isles fl ag be raised in Pendleton when 24 own accord, such as asking Smith to compare pupils of The Nicolson Institute depart across the Pendleton with Lochs. Atlantic next Easter. Miss Macdonald, a Tech teacher in The Nicolson When the American students arrived at Institute who organises the exchange, spoke on Stornoway Ferry Terminal two Nicolson students fundraising efforts: “We are hoping to run some piped them in. The next day, they had a bus tour bag packing events, potentially more Soup and of Harris, which included a tour of the distillery in Puddings and we normally host a bingo night Tarbert and a visit to St Clements Church in Rodel. which has proven to be very popular, we are The following week was spent doing various aiming to host this in Feb-March 2018.” life in Scotland.” and many Islanders learning about how much life differs in America, while taking in their various activities; a tour of the Gearranan Black Houses, On events Nicolson students will partake in “This year’s group will also be spending a few cultures and ideals. the Carloway mill, and the Callanish Stones – as when they visit America, Miss Macdonald said, days in Atlanta before heading on the two-hour well as spending time with their hosts. “[We do] some traditional Scottish Dancing, drive to Pendleton, and are likely to visit some This article was initiated and created by Hadley Smith, one of the students from Highland Dancing, Gaelic singing and some notable places such as the Martin Luther King John Macrae, a pupil of The Nicolson Institute Pendleton, came to the Islands for the fi rst time Scottish songs.” museum and the Coca-Cola factory”. who is completing a work-experience week through the exchange and said; “I like [Lewis] a “We visit Elementary and Middle schools, as As part of the exchange cultural gaps are bridged with welovestornoway.com and EVENTS. lot.” well as spend time with our hosts and spend time and knowledge is gained on foreign ideals and Welovestornoway.com and EVENTS welcomes the “There is a lot of rich and different culture. It in the High School and experience their school life lifestyles, with many Carolinians learning some chance to carry more news about the schools, the was absolutely gorgeous!” and as we often do see how it differs from school Gaelic, local history and more about the Islands Pendelton Exchange and other school events. Launch set for Scalpay Croft History

omunn Eachdraidh Scalpaigh a branch of and will be hosting the launch event in Scalpay to buy for £25.00. where Bill’s work is preserved. Cthe recently revived Comunn Eachdraidh Community Hall on Saturday 2 December at 2pm. This is Bill Lawson’s 7th book in the Isle of He is still heavily involved with the trust as a na Hearadh is delighted to be launching Bill Everyone is welcome to attend the afternoon Harris series of Croft Histories. Bill released his consultant and when not writing new books Bill is Lawson’s new book, the ‘Isle of Scalpay Croft which will include a talk from Bill about the book. fi rst book in 1989 and this is his 86th title. working on family history research. History.’ in December Tea and coffee will be available. Bill ran his genealogy business Co Leis Thu? If you are unable to attend the launch but Comunn Eachdraidh Scalpaigh ran a hugely The new book details the history of every croft for many years with his late wife Chris before would like the book copies will be available from popular and successful exhibition about the and family in Scalpay and is illustrated with photos donating it to the Northton Heritage Trust which Seallam! Visitor Centre in Northton or online from island’s fi shing heritage during the summer taken in the 1960s and 1970s and will be available operates the Seallam! Visitor Centre in Northton www.billlawson.com. 02/11/17 - 06/12/17 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION ONE - Page 13 30 years of taking care of the carers By Eilidh Whiteford top-rank grading from the Care Inspectorate, an achievement matched by few others. ho cares for the carers? It was the “The absolute foundation of what we do is our question asked by members of The W workforce,” said Malcolm. “The people we have Rotary Club of Stornoway in the late 1980s are known to be reliable, trust-worthy, willing and – and answered by the establishment of professionally skilled. Crossroads Lewis in 1987. “They are the foundation and the confi dence of Now the vital service celebrates 30 years of our services – if we didn’t have that, there would providing respite for carers across the island, the be no services.” last three decades witnessing its development from a part-time coordinator and two care attendants Crossroads Lewis manager Rhoda MacDonald to a current care staff of 27, delivering up to 145 added: “We are thankful for the calibre of staff hours of care weekly to a total of 101 clients. both present and past who have been part of the Crossroad team. “Back then I think that people caring for family members in their own homes was something that “It is their professionalism in the delivery of care was taken for granted,” said Crossroads Lewis that gives the people we support confi dence in our Board Chair Malcolm Smith. service.” “But when members of the Stornoway Rotary Yet, as with many charitable and social-based Club saw Crossroads at work on the mainland, services throughout the country, reducing funding they contacted the Comhairle to see if there was a has become an increasing cause of concern at desire for something similar to be set up in Lewis.” Crossroads Lewis, bringing the introduction of a small waiting-list for services. Championed by the local Rotarians, Crossroads Lewis started in 1987 with the focus from the off to Seventy per cent of Crossroads Lewis’ annual provide support for those already caring for others. running costs of £120,000 are fi nanced through a combination from Comhairle nan Eilean Siar “It was simply the right thing to do, but it was and NHS Western Isles; the remaining 30 per cent economically proven to be a sensible approach,” sourced by Crossroads staff through grants and continued Malcolm. “If we don’t support the community donations. carers, no matter how committed they are, if they don’t get respite then there comes a point where “We’re being very cautious fi nancially just everything becomes too much.” now,” said Board Chair Malcolm. “We know what service we can provide now, but we need to know Making sure that breaking point never comes, that we’re not promising too much ahead in the Crossroads Lewis offer a number of services – from future.” basic two-hour respite cover to overnight caring, palliative care, and a short-break service providing Manager Rhoda continued “We have recently a team of Crossroads attendants to allow a three secured £10,000 from Urras Oighreachd night/four day respite period. Ghabhsainn, and that will enable us to prioritise our waiting list and hopefully begin to allocate “What is provided by our care attendants support hours to new carers. is a fantastic service that often goes on in the background to support families and people on their “And we work very closely with CnES Social Care own,” said Crossroads Lewis assistant manager department and much for the work that we carry out Chrisell Macleod. is from referrals from social work staff who identify the carers who are in need of respite support.” “It’s a service that people perhaps aren’t really aware of, but to those who we help, the feedback Chrisell also thanked the ‘amazing’ work is amazing, they are so thankful. The pleasure we undertaken by local groups and individuals who get from hearing how much of a different we make donate and raise funds for the organisation: to the families is brilliant.” “The community here are amazing, absolutely amazing,” she said. She continued: “We cannot praise the care staff At the offi cial birthday reception, Council Leader Norman A. MacDonald with Crossroads enough. Our staff are all highly trained, but it’s “When it comes to supporting Crossroads representatives Malcolm Smith, Rhoda MacDonald, and Chrisell Macleod more than that – they are all so willing and it seems Lewis people do bag-packs, hold coffee mornings, to maintain and build on the work that was communities in the years ahead.” nothing is too much to ask.” sponsored walks; so many things to raise money and we really can’t thank everyone enough!” established in previous years to make Crossroads To fi nd out more about the work of Crossroads It is not just feedback from clients which assures Lewis what it is today. Lewis, and how you can help or donate, please the Crossroads Lewis team that they are on the And, as Crossroads Lewis celebrates its 30th “We look forward to Crossroads continuing visit www.crossroadslewis.co.uk or call 01851 right track – this year the service retained its birthday, Rhoda added: “It is a privilege to be part of this organisation and to have been able to provide this much needed input to our local 705422. First-class Rocket Post in Harris n Wednesday 25 October audiences in Tarbert were treated to two Overy special performances of the National Theatre of Scotland’s touring production Rocket Post. The play is written and directed by Lewis Hetherington with collaborators Ailie Cohen and MJ McCarthy, movement director Kane Husbands and featuring a cast of Ceit Kearney, Christina Gordon, Gavin Swift, Harry Ward and MJ Deans. “It was a privilege for us to end our tour in Harris, a place that played such an important role in the Rocket Post story. “We were delighted by the response of the local audiences and thoroughly enjoyed our week based in the Tarbert Community Centre.”, said National Theatre of Scotland producer Marianne Maxwell. “The performances were made more special because they were being fi lmed for cinema broadcast. This is an exciting fi rst for the National Theatre of Scotland, and we are looking forward to seeing the show return on the big screen when it tours on the Screen Machine in 2018.” Harris Mutual Improvement Association, which owns and operates the 40year-old community centre in Tarbert, were delighted to be asked to host the fi lming of the fi rst National Theatre of Scotland on Screen project . The project will enable theatre productions to be brought to cinema audiences in Scotland thanks to support from The Space working with Creative Scotland. Local organisers said that seeing the hall transformed into a television studio, complete with a full production suite in the adjoining committee room, showed the scale of the logistical operation. Meanwhile the two full hotels in Tarbert gave an indication of the number of people involved in this fi rst for the National Theatre of Scotland, and for Tarbert Community Centre. 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By John Macrae “The group attends loads of local events where they support and give an extra hand. They can free up police he Western Isles branch of the hands by stepping in their place”. Youth Volunteers has contributed a lot to the T Speaking on the successes of the group, Rick said that local community since being set up earlier this year. “Since their initial training, the group has volunteered Led by PC Rick Henderson, a group of 24 young over 450 hours.” people aged 13-15 routinely gather to help around the Islands, doing such things as training with Ambulance “When we started, I had 160 applications but could Services, lending a hand at the Hebridean Celtic only pick 24.” Festival and supporting various events throughout the “In a competition concerning all PSYV units across Western Isles. Scotland, we came 10 out of 21 with one of the The young people within the PSYV Western Isles branch youngest teams.” learn about policing and its effect on the community, and “It’s a group of different people, from different do physical training in many different forms. backgrounds with different skills.” The members take on roles of leadership and must Earlier this year a few members of the Western Isles work as a team to successfully complete various PSYV went to help at the Edinburgh Tattoo and stayed activities, leaving young people who go through the at the police college. Due to the length of the trip and programme with a very useful skill set for the future. being on the day of the tattoo, the PSYV team stayed Anna Macaulay, 15, a member of the volunteer up from four in the morning till midnight, showing service spoke on behalf of the 24 members: “I love dedication and true volunteer spirit. being part of a team and getting to know new people, The group, originally called ‘PSYV Stornoway’ was set especially getting to know the further away community up between Lewis and Harris, but PC Rick Henderson in Harris.” changed it to ‘PSYV Western Isles’, and is looking to “I have made many great friends through PSYV and I expand to the Southern Isles and at some point set up can’t wait to learn more about the police and how we a group in Uist. can make this island have a better community.” Most recently, the PSYV were helping at the West Side On what she gets from the programme, she listed: 10k/5k races, helping at water stations and marshalling, “The sense of achievement and being in a team, helping where their help was greatly appreciated by runners. others and taking on roles of leadership throughout They also recently marshalled and volunteered at the different events. Western Isles Triathlon, a massive event with many “It gives me more knowledge on what police do and participants who all were affected positively by the by being in PSYV it gives me the opportunity to work PSYV’s presence. The group will be taking part in the alongside the police and further help with volunteering.” Remembrance Day parade this month. PC Rick Henderson, leader of PSYV said, “I want to This article was initiated and created by John Macrae, see members of the group grow and fl ourish and gain a pupil of The Nicolson Institute who was completing confi dence.” a work-experience week with welovestornoway.com “I want the all members of the team to come out of and EVENTS newspaper. Welovestornoway.com and the program with at least a level 4 SQA educational EVENTS welcome the chance to carry more news about award.” local organisations and events.)    9                         "&")0%$"%3 :;:            8  <"!/"$+'%1#%-0%1!*= "&")0%$"%3 :  P   Q                                                    !       "                       #               #              $%&                             

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Outer Hebrides Business Gateway and the Prince’s Trust are delivered locally through Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Economic Development BUSINESS GATEWAY is a Comhairle based service service.offering Wea range offer aof range support of support and advice and advice to individuals to individuals setting setting up upor ordeveloping developing business business enterprises enterprises across across the the islands. islands. To To further discuss discuss your ideasyour ideasand requirements and requirements further and and to to ndfi nd out out your your eligibility eligibility for for additional fi nancial assistance,assistance pleaseplease callcall ourour local ofoffi ce andon 01851 we will 822775 be pleased and we to will direct be pleasedyou to one to directof our youadvisers to one - 01851of our 822 advisers. 775.

OUTER HEBRIDES LEADER FREE DIGITAL SUPPORT 2014-2020 FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT The Outer Hebrides LEADER 2014-2020 Programme is delighted to announce another ARTISAN FOOD BUSINESS funding round with a closing date for applications on Wednesday 14th February 2018. Ideally projects should have match funding in Do you want to know how your business could CUTS THE MUSTARD place by the application submission deadline and benefi t from digital? We deliver a range of local must demonstrate innovative solutions to support workshops throughout the year and online tutorials community and economic development of the are available at any time to help you develop the ot many people can say they launched combination with beautiful mustard pots Outer Hebrides. Projects must not have started, digital side of your business. Subject to availability, Na business on the back of a dream, but made by potter Louise Cook who also stocks show that they will benefi t the local community, you may also be eligible for up to 21 hours of free for Heike Winter that’s exactly what she my products. Now that my mustard hut has be completely different to what the enterprise is one-to-one support with an experienced adviser. did. been fi tted with a solar panel powered light already offering and not displace other existing To fi nd out more please contact Derek Maclean so people can buy the mustard 24/7 directly Having moved from Germany to the businesses. LEADER can support both capital in the Business Gateway offi ce on 01851 822818. Outer Hebrides in December 2016 with her from me.” and revenue projects including new products and husband, Stephan-Maria Aust, the former Fiona Chisholm, Adviser, Business Gateway services, initiatives and creating new networking MEET THE ADVISER counsellor and life coach awoke one morning said: “Heike has a real passion for the islands opportunities. with a brand name, Mustheb, which turned and for food. Combing her love for mustard Projects which aim to develop networking SESSIONS out to be a combination of mustard and Outer with her business acumen amassed over the opportunities and learn new skills from their Business Gateway has organised Meet the Adviser Hebrides, emblazoned in her mind. years of working in various sectors, she has counterparts in other LEADER areas in Scotland, sessions over the coming weeks. They are an Shortly afterwards she picked up a book set up a cottage enterprise that has quickly UK, Europe or further afi eld can also be opportunity to have a confi dential, one-hour 1-1 that had fallen at her feet and read the word become a success. With our help we were considered and separate funding is available to appointment with an experienced adviser to gain mustard on a page and decided that fate was able to provide her with local knowledge on how to get started while our workshop support these. Co-operation projects can focus hands-on and tailored support with various aspects telling her to use her talent for cooking to start programme has helped her spread the word on any sector and will attract a higher intervention of business. Advisers will be based in the Business making organic artisan mustard. about her products online.” rate if assisted. Gateway offi ce in Stornoway and appointments After turning to Business Gateway Outer Prospective applicants should initially submit are also available by Skype and phone for those Hebrides for advice, and attending a number Heike’s love of mustard comes from an expression of interest through the LEADER unable to attend in person. of its free workshops, Heike launched The growing up in Düsseldorf, a German mustard stronghold, where she developed a taste for website at www.outerhebridesleader.co.uk, Wednesday 8 November – HR Hebridean Mustard Company in September, where further information can also be found, and selling at local fairs, in artisan shops, and from hot and spicy food, even adding mustard to a LEADER offi cer will then contact you to discuss Thursday 16 November – Tendering her honesty hut situated at 10 Glen Kyles, ice-cream! your proposal, its eligibility and the next steps. To book an appointment with an adviser, please Leverburgh. Mixing mustard seed with mustard powder, contact us on 01851 822775 or businessgateway@cne- She said: “My CV is very colourful, having vinegar, sea salt, cane sugar, water and spices, siar.gov.uk. These sessions are fully funded by Business worked for a shipping company, an advertising Heike uses traditional methods to produce her Gateway and are therefore free of charge to clients. agency, in international sales, in marketing, high quality products. as a chief editor, and also a partner in a She is now investigating the possibility to management consultancy. I then became a extend her product range to include chutneys, counsellor and life coach and combined those vinegars, salts, and spices. skills with my love of food to offer coaching She said: “I’ve had enquiries from all over BUSINESS GATEWAY WORKSHOPS while cooking which was very fulfi lling. On the UK, Europe, and the US and I’m currently moving to the Outer Hebrides last year the having to decide how fast I want to grow and THERE ARE A LIMITED NUMBER OF SPACES idea for my brand arose after waking with need to investigate the opportunities and risks the word Mustheb clearly in my head and the AVAILABLE ON THE FOLLOWING FREE WORKSHOPS: of international businesses. I am sure Business journey to start my business began. Gateway will be able to answer many of the TWITTER & HOOTSUITE – Thursday 9 November, 0930 – 1230 “I went to Business Gateway very early questions I have about exporting.” on and my adviser, Fiona Chisholm, gave Over the coming months you can buy me encouragement and contacts within the COMPLETING YOUR ONLINE TAX SELF ASSESSMENT – Tuesday 14 November, 0930 – 1230 Mustheb from Leverburgh Community Hall relevant council departments that I needed to (November 18th), Barvas and Brue Community BRANDING & PACKAGING FOR ISLAND BUSINESSES – Wednesday 22 November, 0930 – 1230 speak to. She also pointed me to the workshop Centre (November 25th), Tarbert Handmade programme that helped me develop a social Harris (December 1st and 2nd), the Flavour PAID FOR ADVERTISING – Thursday 23 November, 0930 – 1230. media strategy. I’m still in contact with Fiona, as it's good to have someone to talk to who Food Festival in Tarbert (December 15th), Talla sees the business from a different angle and Na Mara Pairc Niseaboist (December 16th) To book a place contact us on 01851 822775 can give salient advice. and Stornoway Town Hall (December 9th and 22nd). or [email protected] “I’m very pleased that Harris Community Shop ‘An Clachan’ in Leverburgh is offering For more information visit Mustheb, which includes my fi rst mustard www.hebrideanmustard.com. variety Sweet Delight and a sea-salt blend To fi nd out how Business Gateway Outer Online Local Business Directory – go to: www.businesshebrides.co.uk with mustard, and next season I’ll be selling Hebrides can help your business visit: www. in VisitScotland’s iCentre shop in Stornoway. bgateway.com/western-isles or call 01851 Shoreline Stoneware also sell Mustheb in 808240. 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The football game cheque was presented to DR Macdonald and Catherine Gomez of Bethesda by Kenny Maciver, Alex J ‘Moley’ Macleod, and Billy Flower. frontline Missing from the photo opportunity were Derek ‘Pluto’ Murray and J.A. Smith.

ome dates stick with you forever and, then make sure it was all accounted for,” Football game raises Sfor D.R. MacDonald, June 14, 1999 he said. is one of them. “It was a bit like a second working life This was the day that he joined the team for me and I can say that it has been an £9000+ for Bethesda at Bethesda Hospice, in Stornoway, as honour and a privilege to have worked in trong support from the chairman “I used contact from my time with Lewis Fundraiser and Finance offi cer and, without this environment over the years - seeing the of Ross County Football Club, Mr & Harris football to see if I could get a intending to, became the public fi gurehead benefi ts that patients and residents and also S for the local charity that provides respite Roy MacGregor, enabled the raising of football team to play a local Select.” families and friends have received from the and end of life care. £9372.73 for Bethesda Hospice as a He explains that Roy MacGregor offered care that has been given here.” Now, 18 years later, and now aged 66, result of a football game and associated a squad from Ross County – although the Stornoway boy – full name Donald He said that although it was challenging events on Friday August 4. their fi rst team was already committed at times, the support of the staff and the elsewhere. The Under-21 squad came over Roderick MacDonald – says goodbye, The game between a Ross County and “Mr MacGregor came over with them retiring offi cially at the end of October wider community was always there keeping Under-21 team and a Lewis & Harris 2017. him going. and took a question & answer session later Select team took place on the Goathill in the evening. Those who have worked with him Every month he would write to trusts Road ground in Stornoway and was well- “I am very grateful to all that took part in will vouch that his enthusiasm has never and foundations asking for help to keep the supported and strongly contested. any way to make the event such a success. waned, his grin seldom wavered, and that hospice, now with integrated respite care It was organised by Kenny Maciver of The event secured a four-fi gure sponsorship his fund-raising abilities and successes have facility running alongside. STS Taxis. He says: amount, along with strong backing from gone from strength to strength. “It’s tough as a charity you can never stop “As it was the 25th anniversary of Mr MacGregor and also from Mr Alex Not only did he manage, year on year, to looking ahead trying to make sure you have Bethesda Hospice, I set out to try and get O’Henley who was MC for the evening.” pull in funds of around £250,000 needed to ways to survive.,” he said. an event which would raise a reasonable Combined an auction and buffet in the keep the hospice going, he also oversaw a amount of much-needed money for the evening, the game helped push to total – £1.96 expansion, a further £500,000 for an Some highlights from this demanding hospice. after expenses – past £9000 . upstairs extension and, most recently, co- process? “I think one of the main highlights ordinated a £150,000 renovation of their that sticks out was the recording of the Salm charity shop on Bayhead. CDs in Back Free Church in 2003 under the “It has defi nitely been more than just production of Calum Martin from Tong. What's in Section Two a job,” said D.R. speaking in a quiet side They sold worldwide and have raised over room at Bethesda. “It really was a way £200,000, and are still selling. In the early RNLI News ...... B2 of life and you always felt that you were days we had a dedicated team of volunteers helping to make sure that a really essential dealing with the volume of orders. The Linda Norgrove Foundation ...... B3 facility for the islands stayed open - and that kept you going," he said, adding that “Another highlight was the team of Comunn Eachdraidh Nis ...... B3 willing volunteers who organised and he would "miss it all very much indeed.” Shipwrecks of the Hebrides by the Ancient Mariner ...... B4 But with 54 years of work now under oversaw various events when we were his belt D.R is the fi rst to admit that he raising the funds to refurbish and extend Lewis Car Club ...... B4 “qualifi es for a break.” It was aged 12 the Nursing Home from 2008-10. They that D.R got his fi rst job bagging potatoes gave of their time and efforts in a way that Bahaʼi celebrations continue ...... B4 and onions at a grocer’s shop on Westview was a great encouragement and helped Terrace. Later he worked as a ‘Postal and us complete the project at a cost of £1.96 Stornoway Primary Newsdesk ...... B5 Telegraph Offi cer’, which he didn’t enjoy - million free of debt.” The Rotary Club: Learning about MS in the Islands ...... B5 he disliked the old metal Post Offi ce grilles D.R’s own parents both spent the last that made him feel imprisoned. To lighten Building our communities ...... B6-B7 up his weeks he would work late night periods of their lives at Bethesda. For shifts at the former Manor fi lling station D.R the experience has given him huge NHS Update ...... B8-B9 serving Arnish workers. empathy towards families whose relatives are receiving care. He tries to attend the Naidheachdan Gàidhlig ...... B10-B11 He then went on to work for British Airways - fi rst as an agent in their former funeral of every patient who has received Focus on Crofting ...... B12-B15 shop near the Royal Hotel and then at the care at Bethesda. airport where his tasks included anything Retirement is certainly going to be a big Have you given much thought about rumen bugs lately? ...... B13 from booking holidays to de-icing aircraft change for D.R but he has a list of jobs that Sheep Management - Things to remember for November ...... B13 wings. He did around 25 years with BA but he plans to tackle around the home - “I’ve was forced to rethink his career following a been telling my wife that I’ll get on with it back injury. Goose attack means Uist crofters could be extinct soon! ...... B14 all once I’m retired…” he said. “I’ve got no Then he landed the job at Bethesda. excuse now!” Protest at loss of Geese Management Schemes...... B14 He admits to feeling quite nervous at fi rst but soon got into the swing of it. He said He will also be kept busy by roles Access to land and homes…via 10,000 new crofts ...... B14 that having met so many people through on committees including the Crossbost his previous job helped. “It is a very Cemetery and as Clerk of the Deacon’s or at www.welovestornoway.com responsible job - you have to source the Court. He is also an elder in the Reformed money, oversee that it is spent correctly Presbyterian Church of Scotland.

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£11,381.05p! “We would like to say a huge Thank You to everyone who took part in our Appeal and donated their pennies to the fantastic total,” said Ladies Guild Chair Ellen MacDonald. News The Stornoway Ladies Lifeboat Guild invited all to celebrate the success of the One Million Pennies Appeal, hosting an Afternoon Tea at Lewis Retirement Centre on Saturday, October 28th.

Stornoway Shouts nly one call to service for the local volunteer crew of OStornoway RNLI when the pagers sounded on Saturday, October 7th. The ‘Tom Sanderson’ lifeboat launched at 1503 hours to the aid of a local fi shing boat with a fouled propeller, drifting ashore to the north of Loch Shell. A second fi shing vessel operating in Loch Shell was able to tow the stricken boat clear of the rocks, and on arrival on the scene, the tow Speaking at the time, he said: “Over the past two and a half years line was transferred to Stornoway RNLI. I average around £33 a day in my RNLI donation bucket which totals The Stornoway RNLI crew and lifeboat proceeded to tow the around £1,000 a month; but since New Year’s Eve, collecting in the casualty back to Stornoway harbour where she berthed safely. Outer Hebrides, I’ve totalled £4,000 – it really is overwhelming! And the ‘Tom Sanderson’ lifeboat was refuelled and breathed by “The Outer Hebrides have been a highlight. The weather had been 1900 hours. amazing and the beaches of West Harris are just stunning; but I’ve also never walked somewhere so remote and yet felt so safe and surrounded by good people,” he added. Starting November walking along the River Thames to visit the four RNLI stations which lie along the famous river – Gravesend, Teddington, Chiswick and Tower – Alex is now expected to cross his fi nish line in his home town of Minnis Bay on Saturday, November 11th. His epic challenge will have seen him walk 9,500 miles around the coast of Britain and Ireland, and raise, to date, over £60,000 for the RNLI – although his fundraising target now stands at £95,000: £10 for each mile he has walked over the past three years. “RNLI lifeboat crew volunteers save an average of 23 lives at sea every single day. In my opinion, they’re heroes,” said Alex. “They put themselves right in the thick of what is Britain’s most unforgiving environment – our sea. They receive no government funding for their work and the majority of lifeboat crew are volunteers. “This walk has let me travel through people’s lives and see just how Homecoming for RNLI charity walker Alex the RNLI effects people’s lives, how communities come together to He began 2017 walking the Outer Hebrides, now this month support their lifeboat,” he continued, adding: “I think that is quite rare One Million Pennies Success! RNLI charity walker Alex Ellis-Roswell will arrive home in Kent to nowadays, and it’s a beacon; it needs to be celebrated.” complete his three year, 9,500 mile walk around the coasts of Britain You can still donate to Alex’s RNLI walk at www.bt.com/ A huge ‘Thank You’ to everyone who has donated and helped the and Ireland. DonateToLifeboats and look back at his adventures – and check on his Stornoway Lifeboat Ladies Guild reach their challenge of collecting Alex fi rst started his journey on August 3rd 2014, after leaving his homecoming – on Facebook at www.facebook.com/alexellisroswell, One Million Pennies – translating to £10,000 donated to the local job, giving notice on his fl at, and walking out with only what he volunteers! or on Twitter @ELLISROSWELL carried on his back. The One Million Pennies Appeal was launched by the Ladies Guild How to Help in 2012 during celebrations of the 125th anniversary of Stornoway Since then he’s slept in church doorways, sheep sheds and bird RNLI lifeboat station – the oldest RNLI station in the Outer Hebrides, hides, in his tent, and relied on the kindness of strangers who have To donate to the local lifesavers of Stornoway RNLI, or help raise established in Stornoway in 1887. put him up or helped him along the way. funds through an event, contact Stornoway Lifeboat Ladies Guild Over the past fi ve years, individuals, community groups, school Alex was overwhelmed by the reception he received when he Chair Ellen MacDonald on 01851 702154, or Guild Treasurer Maggie classes, and organisations have all donated their pennies to the walked 350 miles around the Outer Hebrides, from Barra to the Butt MacLeod on 01851 705407. appeal. of Lewis and back again, in January this year. You can keep up to date with the RNLI charity at www.rnli.org. And so much was the generosity, that the amount of pennies And raising a walk record-breaking amount during his month in uk – or ‘Like’ the Stornoway RNLI Facebook page to keep up with collected topped one million and came to the amazing total of the Outer Hebrides, Alex was taken aback by the generosity and the local volunteers at www.facebook.com, search ‘Stornoway RNLI’. kindness of island residents.           G

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the linda norgrove foundation More than 80 join the Linda Norgrove 10K

ore than 80 walkers and runners took part in this year’s Linda MNorgrove Foundation 10K on the Bhaltos Peninsula on the 30th of September. First off were the super fi t followed by walkers including a cohort of healthy hobbling pensioners. Children too, some in pushchairs, and dogs on leads. Even one, Rodney Read on his unicycle! First back was Allan Morrison in 45.36 minutes, followed by Angus McKellar, a close second, with Jane Miller the fi rst woman in 50.48 minutes. The 10K is the main annual fundraiser for the Linda Norgrove Foundation on Lewis and this year we were fundraising to pay the fees for young Afghan women to study to become doctors. Other runs and walks took place in support on the same day in Canada, the USA, New Zealand, Italy, Germany, Sweden, across the UK, even on an oil rig off the west coast of Shetland where Roddy Gillies encouraged his workmates to run 10K on one of the two treadmills on the rig. The total raised to date is a fantastic £8,339. We couldn’t have achieved this without the support of all of you who came on the day and those who organised events round the world. It costs £1,200 for a student to study medicine for one year in Kabul and we are committed to seeing all of the students we sponsor through till they graduate. In Afghanistan many women do not receive the medical attention they require because there is no female doctor in their village or township. Traditionally women are not allowed to be seen by men out-with their close family circle so male doctors are a no no. We had more than 140 applications for scholarships by women from poor families whose ambition it is to become a doctor. Out of these, 12 of the most able and needy have been offered sponsorship thanks to your help. For more information on other projects and our Christmas cards and 2018 Calendar, which will also be available in shops on the island, see our website: www.lindanorgrovefoundation.org Naidheachdan News from Comunn Eachdraidh Nis Archive, museum, cafe and gift shop Get your order in for your engraved brick Orders for engraved bricks are coming thick for CEN funds and fast and the spaces are being filled very We are bidding to bag a cash facilities because, at the moment, quickly. To avoid disappointment, please boost from the Tesco Bags of demand exceeds provision. We contact us as soon as possible if you would Help initiative! regularly cater for coach parties , like an order form or send your form back to of up to 50 people, as well as November at CEN us so we can process your request. Forms are Tesco teamed up with meeting local demand. The ,, available to pick up in CEN or, alternatively, Groundwork to launch its kitchen in its current condition contact [email protected] to recieve a copy community funding scheme, is not equipped to cope with this -õ electronically. which sees grants of £4,000, level of demand. £2,000 and £1,000 – raised Adults £5 We are giving businesses an opportunity to buy from carrier bag sales in Tesco The improvements to the cafe a brick too. Engrave your business name on the Children £3 stores - being awarded to local would also allow us to increase /0124 brick and advertise in this unique way. There community projects. greenspace provision to members of the are 15 spaces on each line of the brick (2 lines) scotland is working with community who are elderly which includes spaces between words. If you Groundwork to provide support or housebound as we hold a Anns a’ bhùth/in are stuck for a Christmas gift for someone, why to communities in Scotland. weekly day club to enable them not buy them a brick and they/you can choose Three groups in every Tesco to socialise and enjoy a healthy what to engrave on it. We have gift cards region have been shortlisted lunch. Scarves available to give to the recipient detailing that to receive the cash award and Sweetie tins they have been bought a brick and what their shoppers are being invited to Voting is open in all Tesco stores Shortbread tins engraving will say. head along to Tesco stores to throughout November and 04 vote for who they think should December. Customers will cast Candles They will all form a legacy wall inside our take away the top grant. their vote using a token given to Harris Tweed gifts renovated building and will be displayed for all them at the check-out in store Books for adults to see for years to come. Comunn Eachdraidh Nis is one each time they shop. Books for children of the groups on the shortlist. If Cuimhnich air CEN nuair 71 Thank you all for your continued support of we get enough votes to qualify a tha sibh ann an Tesco! P9 Comunn Eachdraidh Nis. Ceud mìle taing for funding, it will go towards and lots more dhuibh uile. Remember to vote for CEN the expansion of our cafe when you are in Tesco! EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B4 www.hebevents.com 02/11/17 - 06/12/17

Shipwrecks of the Hebrides by the Ancient Mariner Elcano comes ashore at Swordale…Hogmanay 1879

ver the centuries, probably most coastal villages in the until noon on the 13th when the vessel was in latitude 50' North, and Chicken's Rock,” as recorded in the offi cial Board of Trade OHebrides will have experienced a shipwreck of major or longitude 2' W. Wreck Report on the Elcano. minor importance. However, things quickly took a turn for the worst when a heavy The vessel remained on the Chicken Rock for several minutes In the olden days, shipwrecks were recorded in the oral history gale commenced from the South West followed by a succession and then “glided off it,” according to the B.O.T. Report. The report of the village with the stories handed down from generation to of gales veering from South-west to North-west. The vessel was details that, “It was found that water was rushing into her (sic!) and generation very often at a cèilidh by the peat fi re. Occasionally, during his time chiefl y under close-reefer topsail and fore topmost she was steered for a sandy beach in Bosta Bay, a short distance a village bard or "bard baile” would pen a poem or song if the staysail. The foresail (reefed) being occasionally set and sometimes to the North-westward and stranded with 6-7 feet of water in the shipwreck was considered to be important. The rocky east coast she lay to under lower main topsail and sometimes on this course hold. The boats were got out (she had 3 small safety boats) and the of Lewis has been the graveyard of many ships over the centuries the upper topsails were set when there was a lull. Due to the crew with their effects landed." weather conditions she was constantly being driven northwards including many that have been wrecked round the Eye Peninsula Apparently, after two or three days, the master handed over and eastward. At noon on December 28 she was in latitude 60' in Point. The village of Swordale has been associated with some charge to a broker and contact was made with a shipwright from North and Longitude 4' West. The gales were constant, driving the of these wrecks, including the Elcano, which came to grief on the Stornoway “to get the vessel afl oat.” That never happened and Elcano steadily north-eastward. shingle beach at Bosta near the village on Hogmanay morning timber from the ravaged Elcano became a godsend to the treeless 1879. The story of the sinking of the Elcano was recorded in song At 7am on December 29 the light of the Butt of Lewis lighthouse village of Swordale and surrounding area. called “The Song of the Chicken,” or “Oran na Circe,” in Gaelic was seen between the squalls. At noon the lighthouse bore WNW The formal investigation into the wrecking of the Elcano at the by a village bard. The “Chicken” in the song is the Chicken Rock, at an estimated distance of 7 miles. At 2pm it was NW about Recorder's Court in Belfast from the 26th to the 29th of January about a mile out from the village, on which a number of vessels 10 miles distant and by 9pm it appeared 8 miles away. The next 1880 before John Charles O'Donnell and assisted by Captains High have foundered. day, December 30 at 7 am it bore West and by noon about 6-7 miles distant. The gale continued variable but by 11am when it and Ward found that neither the master nor the mate were in default The Elcano was a wooden, three masted sailing vessel or barque of duty when the Elcano came to grief “through striking on the Hen which was built in Falmouth in Maine in the USA in 1855 by chopped round to North-west, and the Master decided to head for Stornoway and headed south through the Minch. By midnight, and Chicken's Rock, Lewis on the 31st of December 1879, and the Joseph Whiteside, and was originally called “Artizan,” but this was it was recorded that mainland Scotland was sighted, supposedly subsequent stranding of the said vessel in Bosta Bay." later changed to “Elcano”. Although the Elcano was registered in the coast of Cromarty. By now, with the vessel at the mercy of the The only two tangible remains of the wreck of the Elcano are the Liverpool she was owned by a Mr Nicol Henry and others from variable winds, the Captain determined to make for Stornoway greenheart spars from the wreck which are still on the Swordale Belfast. She set out on her last voyage at 2pm on 6 December harbour for the purpose of obtaining shelter. landscape as fence posts and the verses from the song of the 1879. She was towed into Belfast Lough, a little below Grey Point, Swordale bard who recorded the shipwreck in "Oran na Circe” or by a tug steamer and remained at this anchorage until the 10th, Between 5 and 6am on December 31, land was seen ahead, the”Song of the Chicken.” preparing for her outward voyage to New York. She had a crew and on both bows, supposed to be a long way off. During the of 16 and was fi tted with two main pumps and a windmill pump. night the weather had moderated, the wind veered to the South- The fi rst few lines of the song are: On the 10th, she left New York with 360 tons of stone and shingle west and the sea had fallen. Between 6 and 7am two lights were “Tha mi dol an ceann mo sheanchais seen although one of them proved to be a steamer's light and the ballast on board, her draught of water being 13 feet 9 inches on Dol a dh'ainmeachadh an isean an even keel. It was recorded in her log that she was in good Master supposed the other to be Stornoway. condition and well found. At the time of leaving the weather was At 7.45am on 31 December 1879, New Year's Eve or Hogmanay, Chearc bha againn ann a Suardal fi ne, with a light wind from South to S.S.W., which continued disaster struck. The Elcano hit a rock, Chicken Rock or the “Hen Chat but truagh leam dol ga clipeadh." Rally round to Baha’i celebrations continue he Baha’i community of Lewis and Harris invite all to commemorations of his birth. get presents! Tcontinue the celebrations of the bicentenary of the birth of Baha’u’llah, meaning ‘the Glory of God’, envisioned a future where all the prophet Baha’u’llah this month with a screening of new fi lm of humanity cooperates as one family; and that acceptance of the oneness ‘Light to the World’. e still have a nice selection of Rally Hebrides clothing of humanity demands that prejudice – whether racial, religious, or gender Wavailable in all sizes and they will make great Christmas Telling about the life and teachings of Baha’u’llah, the fi lm was related – must be totally eliminated. presents for all the family and friends. commissioned and released by the Universal House of Justice (the He taught that every human being has a unique purpose to help international governing council of the Baha’i faith) as part of the global There was a great turnout for the Social Evening at the clubhouse bring about a unifi ed world, that justice enables each person to fulfi l this to say thanks to everyone who helped before, during and after the potential, and that the inequalities between women and men, black and 2017 rally. white, rich and poor, East and West, must be dissolved. Present were loads of new faces including the rally driver who P   Q ‘Light of the World’ tells this story, of the prophet’s birth two hundred has just moved into North Bragar from Oban and brought along his years ago, and how He was willing to bear extraordinary hardship navigational road-rally prepared BMW 318i that took off like a twin-   SS  throughout his life so that humankind might be rescued from its confusion turbo M3 when he saw the half of the hog roast on Brommie’s roll.     and suffering. This all made a very good night that was enjoyed by everyone And by focusing on accounts of people and communities from diverse with a few candidates for the 2017 Western Isles Salad Dodging nations, whose lives have been transformed by the light that Baha’u’llah champion's crown on site. brought to the world, it explains how He now inspires the efforts of Any grazing committees or community soup kitchens looking for a millions of people who derive from His teachings inner strength and clerk please reply by Close of Business (COB) – Ali now has his clerk’s spiritual direction for their lives. ticket and is available for functions and fanks for the next couple of months while the rallying season is quiet. Well done and a great The ‘Light of the World’ fi lm screening will be presented by Mrs Ann achievement, Ali. Shaw, Back, and takes place on Saturday, November 11th, from 7-9pm, at the Retirement Centre, Bayhead, Stornoway.   For further information, please visit www.bahai.org.uk or call   07798700443.     “The Earth is but one country and Mankind it’s citizens.” - SS                                  ! !"#     $% &' ()             $*$+ !!#,! --.        ((()$"'$)) /0 ($1022 02/11/17 - 06/12/17 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B5 Learning about MS in the Islands By Eilidh Whiteford he Rotary Theme for 2017-18, announced Tby Rotary International President Elect Ian Risley, is ‘Making a Difference’ – and the local Rotary Club of Stornoway was recently visited by someone who is doing just that. Rachel Morrison, Detailing that Rotarians are ‘people of action’, MS Nurse for the Mr Archibald congratulated Stornoway Rotary Western Isles, was Club on their work in helping End Polio Now guest speaker at through ongoing awareness raising and the annual the Rotary Club last Swimarathon event which raises funds specifi cally month and spoke for the campaign. to Club members about MS in the The District Governor also congratulated Club Outer Hebrides. members on the work undertaken in establishing the annual Primary School Quiz and the success Rotarians learned of The Nicolson Institute Interact Club which has that the Outer proved popular and expanded and developed Hebrides has since set up by the Rotary Club of Stornoway fi ve the third largest years ago. incidence of MS in the world – only As well as being the world’s largest humanitarian We bid farewell with thanks to Mrs S McDowall who taught P4B throughout Term 1. Mrs Y Maciver Orkney (2nd) and Shetland (1st) are higher – and organisation, Rotary is also about fostering the regular P4B class teacher has now returned from her Maternity leave and will take the class for the around one in 310 people in the Outer Hebrides fellowship and friendship between members – and remainder of the session. can expect to be diagnosed with MS, against the last month Stornoway Rotarians enjoyed a great national rate on one in 800. afternoon of Rotary Fellowship on the west coast of Lewis. “It was an informative and truly fascinating talk and it was very apparent during the presentation Organised by Rotarian Claire Wyman, the Fellowship afternoon began with an excellent just what a positive difference Rachel makes to lunch at Borve Hotel, before members took great those she helps in the islands,” said Stornoway delight in taking the Peter May ‘Blackhouse’ tour, Rotarian Jane MacIver. and even getting the chance to inspect a Guga close The Stornoway Rotary Club also played host up thanks to guide for the day Alasdair Dunlop. recently to a visit from District 1010 Governor And the Club’s social events continue with the Graeme Archibald. Rotary Club of Stornoway’s 58th Charter Dinner District Governor Graeme, from Elgin, taking place in the Caberfeidh Hotel this month. presented the aims and objectives for District You can fi nd out more about and keep up to date 1010 – the largest Rotary District in Scotland with The Rotary Club of Stornoway at the website – in the future; including news that Rotary www.stornowayrotary.org, or on Facebook at International and the World Health Organisation www.facebook.com/StornowayRotary. consider that the Rotary ‘End Polio Now’ Or for further information or assistance campaign is recording reaching as close as it ever with an event, contact the Club on email at has been to eradicating Polio completely. [email protected]

Our P6 and P7 boys recently competed in the Scottish Schools Soccer 6s and 7s Western Isles Section. Both age groups had a winning team and will now proceed to the next round.

Our P4 and P5 classes visited the Mackenzie Collection Exhibition in the Castle. Colin Mackenzie's was a Collector Extraordinaire. The event was the fi rst time an exhibition of his collections from India has been held in his native town. EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B6 www.hebevents.com 02/11/17 - 06/12/17

Building our communities Tarbert pioneers trial expansion of free nursery services

By Katie Macleod outlining how they hope to implement the new To test these new plans, a trial of the “1140 be needed. For some areas, increased physical requirements. These draft reports were submitted hours” began in Tarbert in July of this year, after space and building additions in nurseries will also arlier this year, the Scottish Government to the Government at the end of September, and consultation with staff and parents. The nursery be required. Wherever they live, though, parents Eannounced that by 2020, the number of the next stage will be confi rmation of funding. was chosen because of North Harris’ relatively will have the option to choose either term-time or free nursery hours available to children across high child poverty rate; the fact that there is no “It lays out our thinking at the moment, but full-time nursery provision. the country would nearly double, from 600 alternative childcare available in the area; and it’s still in draft – all the plans that go to the hours per year to 1140 hours for all three and that the nursery was only open in the morning. In tandem with these changes to provision government are in draft – because they haven’t four-year-olds, and any eligible two-year-olds. Crucially, the Tarbert nursery also had the capacity comes the need for more staff. “We’re going to told us how much funding we’re going to be need at least an extra 30 keyworkers, and we’ll be It’s an ambitious goal to reach in just three years, to immediately try out the new funded hours, getting,” says Becky. The report goes into detail offering fl exibility to parents by extending to a full- looking for staff for every nursery, because every and one that Local Authorities across the country about what their changes will look like over the – including the Western Isles – are having to day, 50 weeks per year service. nursery is going to extend its hours in some way,” next few years, including a signifi cant redesign notes Becky. “A lot of those are going to be Gaelic prepare for now. The aim of the nursery expansion of services; increased workforce recruitment and “All of them have taken more of the funded is to close gaps in attainment and inequality, as hours than they’re eligible for at the moment, the speakers, because the majority of nurseries are training; close working with current and new a wealth of evidence shows the initial years of a 600 hours,” says Becky of the response to the trial. Gaelic Medium.” nursery partners; and infrastructure development, child’s development are critical in infl uencing “It’s been really well received. We’ve had some such as expansion of existing nursery premises. Over the course of the next three years, the their future outcomes in life. feedback from parents saying that it’s helped them aim is to have a staff consultation, establish a new Currently, Early Learning and Childcare in get out to work, and that it’s been benefi cial for the “As well as increasing the number of free management structure, support apprentices at all the Western Isles is delivered through 19 Local kids, so we’ve made a positive start.” hours that they want to give to eligible children, levels, and encourage the uptake of SVQ Level 3 the Government are also looking to improve Authority nurseries, and fi ve private partner Using this trial and child poverty rates as a nurseries, the majority of which (54 per cent), qualifi cations in childcare. By taking these steps the quality of nursery provision; to improve starting point, other nurseries throughout the now to increase the number of people studying for the fl exibility that we’re offering to parents; and provide Early Learning Care solely through Gaelic Western Isles will eventually increase their relevant qualifi cations, the Comhairle is confi dent also to increase the affordability of it, to make Medium. (17 per cent of nurseries offer only hours and opening times, too. The Western Isles they will be prepared to meet the increased staffi ng sure that parents don’t have any barriers to their English Medium, and another 29 per cent offer currently has enough space to expand provision to children attending nursery,” says Becky Maclean, both.) 1140 hours in 13 of the 19 council-run nurseries needs of the Early Years Service by 2020. Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Early Years Service In terms of redesigning nursery offerings, what during term-time. In the meantime, with the plans still in their Manager, of the upcoming changes. Becky and the team at the Early Years Service aim And for the six nurseries where capacity is draft form, Early Years Services across Scotland are To prepare for these changes, the local Early to do is phase in the changes, including increasing already high and expected to rise – for example waiting for the go-ahead from Edinburgh. “There’s Years Service, like their colleagues across total weekly hours, opening outside of nine-to-fi ve in Stornoway, Laxdale, the West Side, and a lot of thinking and a lot of development going Scotland, were asked to prepare a draft plan work hours, and operating during holidays, too. Balivanich – extensions to a full year service will into it now,” says Becky. “We’re ready to go.” Director's Blog

ith more and more people fi nding Wtheir news online, the Education and Children’s Services Department at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar decided to open another channel of communication with the communities of the Western Isles – by starting a blog. Launched in April of this year, the “Director’s Blog” was set up following feedback from the wider community, and offers updates from the perspective of the Director, Bernard Chisholm, as well as the Department as a whole. The homepage shows a welcome message from Bernard, while various sections host information that parents, young people, and other service users may need. On the Information Services page, for instance, there are links to school contact details, holiday dates, and free school meals, while the Department News page shows updates and bulletins on everything from school events to software upgrades. Members of the public looking for policy updates will fi nd them on the Comhairle Committee page, which features links to the agendas and reports of the Education and Children’s Services Committee. “We’re trying to enhance communications with the people we are here to serve,” says Learning and Development Service Manager, Neil MacLeod, of the blog. “It’s another avenue for us to tell people means for them to contact the Department with Tower tragedy in London, when people wanted to the general public too, who can reach the site at what we’re doing, and where we are at present.” their opinions. know about the condition of Comhairle buildings https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/es/dirinfo. in the islands; a quick, dedicated post on the blog While not replacing the main Comhairle website, “It’s a way for people to get back to us with their “The more people use it and are accessing it, the Director’s Blog does complement it, offering a views,” says Neil, pointing out that the blog is reassured the community that the cladding in the more up-to-date they’ll be, and also the greater more immediate, interactive forum. Not only does open for comments, and that if questions are being question was not used in the Western Isles. ability they’ll have to communicate with us,” it give the public the opportunity to fi nd relevant asked of the Department more generally, they can Although the blog is hosted on GLOW, Scotland’s explains Neil. “We want people to get in touch information and updates on the Education and be answered with a post on the blog. national digital environment for learning, used by with their ideas for it. It’s got to be an effective way Children’s Services Department, it also provides a This was the case, he notes, after the Grenfell pupils, teachers, and parents, it’s accessible to of communicating with people.” 02/11/17 - 06/12/17 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B7

Building our communities

If music be the food of life, play on, give us yet more of it, says Council By Katie Macleod “As well as that, the council have been looking further develop the after-school strings programme The event was so popular that the Outer Hebrides at ways of expanding our after-school music and melodeon tuition, as well as establishing a now holds the record for most participants in a D2 upils, teacher, and schools across the provision,” adds Gavin, explaining that the “rock school” and a sound production project. Percussion workshop, with 58 pupils from both Outer Hebrides celebrated successes at the P Education and Children’s Services Department Other new initiatives include workshops primary and secondary schools taking part. As Royal National Mod in Lochaber last month, works with various partners to achieve their goal. hosted by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, and part of the pipe band and drumming programme, taking home medals in everything from choral These partners include secondary schools such as D2 Percussion. Last term the workshop team the partnership has also aided the creation of a competitions to accordion solos. The Nicolson Institute, Sir E Scott, Lionacleit, and from the Scottish Chamber Orchestra delivered a drum corps for the Lewis and Harris Youth Pipe For music education in the islands, success is Castlebay, as well as external funders. workshop in Sir E Scott that was open to students Band, who will be competing at the Scottish being achieved not only in traditional music, but “At the moment, we have a concert band from all secondary schools in the Outer Hebrides; Schools Pipe Band Championships in March. across the board, with new initiatives, partnerships, programme running after school; a pipe band 60 young people attended the workshop, which e-Sgoil is also being used for Gaelic Singing and even a funding boost from Creative Scotland. programme; and then a number of traditional focused on classical music and composition. Masterclasses; in collaboration with Fèisean “In terms of music, we are delivering quite a lot music activities involving choirs and folk groups “It was a really good programme of activities nan Gaidheal, they launched a series of classes of that already from the Education Department,” in lots of different schools, but we’re looking to throughout the day,” says Gavin. “It’s part of taught by acclaimed local Gaelic singer Calum says the Comhairle’s Music Development Offi cer, expand the opportunities available,” says Gavin. a series of activities that the Scottish Chamber Alex Macmillan, who now lives in Inverness. Gavin Woods. “30 per cent of our young people Thanks to £20,000 in funding from Creative Orchestra want to put on up here, and they’re “Calum linked up with Fèis Eilean an Fhraoich are actively involved in learning a musical Scotland, that expansion is already in the works. actually talking about bringing the full orchestra in Stornoway, Fèis Tir an Eòrna in Benbecula, and instrument through school, one of the highest rates The Comhairle was a partner in a recent bid for up in 2020.” Fèis Bharraigh in Castlebay,” says Gavin. “The in Scotland.” funding from the national organisation, and was The day-long D2 Percussion drumming workshop was a great success, with all participants This takes place in a number of ways: full-time successful in their application for funds that will workshop, held in early September, was equally singing along in real time.” music instructors teach wind and brass, piping, be used to support “Music for Life.” successful. Part of a partnership between the With new technology at e-Sgoil, additional and Gaelic singing, while part-time instructors The Music for Life programme will enable the organisation and the Nicolson Institute, the national funding, and a host of music education – working as part of a Scottish Government Department “to provide opportunities for young workshops take place via video conferencing at initiatives in the works, the National Mod looks programme called the Youth Music Initiative – offer musicians to expand their group music-making e-Sgoil, followed by a live workshop where the D2 set to be just the start of an exciting term for music lessons in fi ddle, guitar, keyboard, and whistle. skills.” Specifi cally, the bid will allow them to Percussion team visit the island to teach in-person. education in the Outer Hebrides. EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B8 www.hebevents.com 02/11/17 - 06/12/17

Thank you to women in Isles Giant infl atable colon on tour r Maggie Watts, NHS Western Isles HS Western Isles is having bowel be screened. Invitations and kits are sent to men Hall from 10am–2pm and 4.30pm-6.30pm DDirector of Public Health, would like Nscreening promotion throughout the and women between the ages of 50-74 years for 16th November 2017: Harris - Talla na Mara to thank all women who participated in the Western Isles. screening every two years. Bowel cancer is the from 10.30am-2pm third most common cancer in Scotland after lung breast screening throughout the Western Isles The Giant Infl atable Colon is a walk through and breast cancer. For approximately every 650 16th November 2017: Lewis – St. Columba’s from February to July this year. large scale replica of the human colon or bowel people invited for regular screening, one bowel Hall, Lewis Street from 5pm–8pm Dr Watts said, “The early indications are that that allows visitors to learn about the various stages cancer death will be prevented. 17th November 2017: Lewis - St. Columba’s more than four in fi ve eligible women accepted of their gut, bowel cancer and other diseases of Hall, Lewis Street from 9am–12p their invitation and attended for screening during the large intestine. The events are being held in four locations across the Western Isles and people will also have the Every year, almost 4,000 people in Scotland are the visit of the service in the fi rst half of 2017. We The infl atable colon helps to breakdown the opportunity to see the actual bowel screening kit diagnosed with the disease, around 25 of those in will know the fi nal fi gures for each island later taboos surrounding the disease. It provides a and ask questions to local NHS Western Isles staff. but it seems that women across the Western Isles focal point, putting an animated twist on the the Western Isles. from the Butt to Barra recognised the importance very serious topic of bowel cancer whilst easing Please come along and fi nd out more within If bowel cancer is detected early enough of getting checked.” anxiety and opening the door to a more relaxed your area. The Giant Infl atable Colon will be through screening, there is a 90% chance of If you weren’t able to make it to your and enlightening discussion that can save lives. available at: treating the disease successfully. appointment, you are still able to be screened Bowel screening uptake across the Western 14th November 2017: Barra - Castlebay Hall In Scotland this could mean the screening at the North of Scotland Screening Centre in Isles has increased over time but at around 58%, from 10am-2pm programme can prevent at least 150 deaths from Inverness. If you wish to take up this offer please still less than 3 in 5 of us take up the invitation to 15th November 2017: Benbecula - Balivanich bowel cancer each year. call 01463 705416 to arrange a mutually suitable date. Dr Watts would also like to thank the North of Scotland Breast screening mobile unit and Making ends meet those who supported the work they did in each of the locations throughout the Western Isles to to identify anyone who may require assistance and hour), and increasing stability of employment ensure its smooth running and make sure that the s winter looms, our thoughts turn to connecting them with appropriate services, and through removal of zero hours contracts. technical hitches that occurred did not prevent AChristmas and all the trappings associated with this time of year. However, this period of also encouraging communities to grow their own Currently there is one foodbank based in women being able to be screened. fresh, affordable produce as well as offering ‘Healthy over-indulgence also brings heartache to many Stornoway, which covers all of the Western Isles. The mobile Breast Screening service comes Eating on a Budget’ workshops to groups throughout who cannot afford to spend their money on A large number of agencies - including Hebridean to the Western Isles every three years to screen the Western Isles. basics, far less the luxuries. Housing Partnership, social work, health services, women between the ages of 50–70 years of age The current fi nancial climate means that more Western Isles CAB and the voluntary services - hold and 70+ if requested, so their next visit is due More than half of Scots (51%) say they occasionally working families are having to access emergency run out of money before their next payday, with 15% vouchers that they can distribute to people in crisis. in 2020. Lumps in the breast are important but food services. While anyone can suffer a crisis that These vouchers can be exchanged for suffi cient you should also look out for; skin on the breast saying they run out ‘most of the time’ or ‘always.’ In sees them end up looking for a food parcel, people addition, 55% have said they would be unable to food to last three days and up to three boxes can looking like orange peel, leaking nipples, a out of work through unemployment, disability or pay a sudden bill of £100 without borrowing, using be provided every six months. The transportation nipple that is turned in, dimpling on the breast illness are most affected. Sanctions to peoples’ savings or cutting back on essentials. of parcels to Uist and Barra is dependent on the or crusty nipples. If you notice any changes at benefi ts, reassessments to disability and sickness Mary Maclean, NHS Western Isles Fas Fallain benefi t, and benefi t administration problems are goodwill of local van drivers and favourable weather all in your breasts, please make an appointment conditions for ferry sailings. with your GP. Manager, said, “It is crucial to have suffi cient food increasing the number of people in food poverty and available for our communities over the cold winter increasing the use of foodbanks. You can contact the Eilean Siar Foodbank at 35-37 Images from the NHS Western Isles publication months, especially for the elderly and those on a low Across Scotland, foodbanks are fi nding a Point Street, Stornoway. Further advice is available ‘Be Breast Aware: Lumps aren’t the only sign of income who often have to choose whether to ‘eat or noticeable increase in the number of people using from the Western Isles Citizens Advice Service cancer’ can be viewed at http://bit.ly/2kVcZql heat’ as fuel prices are so high. NHS Western Isles is their services, especially working families on a low located at 41-43 Westview Terrace, Stornoway, tel. If you would like to fi nd out more about the working with other partners to reduce the impact of income. Partners in the Western Isles are working 01851 705727 and the Fas Fallain Project at Health breast, bowel and cervical screening programmes food and fuel poverty.” with the Poverty Alliance to address in-work poverty Promotion, 11 Laxdale Court, Stornoway, tel. 01851 please visit http://www.getcheckedearly.org/ These actions include creating a referral pathway through adoption of the Living Wage (£8.45 an 762014. Group Practice’s automated phone service

roup Medical Practice has recently either button is selected they will then be directed Care Assistants. This is an opportunity to identify marking which medications are required. Once Gintroduced an automated telephone to their choice. any health problems and ensure our patients are ordered, prescriptions are usually ready for service at its Stornoway surgery based at However, the Practice is keen to stress that receiving the care they require. collection within 48 hours and can be uplifted at their local chemist. The Habost Surgery is a Springfi eld Road, Stornoway, to help patients for patients preferring to speak to a receptionist, “In addition, for patients who wish to receive a dispensing surgery, which means patients can book their appointments outwith opening they will continue to be available from Monday review of their medications, we offer a Pharmacist collect prescriptions from there. hours. to Friday between 8.30am and 5.30pm on the who is associated with the Practice each Friday. Patients are asked to note that Group Medical Jennifer Ellis, Practice Manager, said, “Our new same number (tel. 703145). The receptionists may Patients would simply request an appointment Practice (Stornoway and Habost) will be issuing automated phone service, available on (01851) ask patients what the appointment is for so they with him when booking. double prescriptions over the festive season, 703145, means patients won’t have to wait until can ensure patients are seen by the most suitable “We are also offering the fl u vaccination over between 20th November and 3rd December, so the practice opens at 08.30am or wait in a queue to clinician. the next couple of months and we ask our patients patients have enough medication whilst surgeries speak to a receptionist to book their appointment. Group Medical Practice, which also manages to please get in touch if they are entitled to receive are closed for the public holidays on 25th and “The automated service will also help us to the Habost Surgery in Ness, offers in addition to it.” 26th December and 1st and 2nd January. release extra appointments in the evening and GPs a range of qualifi ed professional staff. This Patients are reminded of the routes when The Stornoway surgery also features a Health includes Practice Nurses, Treatment Room Nurses, early in the morning, making it even easier for ordering repeat prescriptions. This can be done Check Machine recently added within its waiting Health Care Assistants and Advanced Nurse patients to obtain an appointment more suited to via emailing the surgery at: prescriptions.group@ area, which is free to use and provides a discreet them.” Practitioners. nhs.net, telephoning the Practice’s dedicated printout of the user’s height, weight, BMI and When telephoning the Practice, patients will Jennifer added, “Group Medical Practice would prescription line on (01851) 701687 (Monday blood pressure. Patients can provide the printout now be asked to press ‘1’ for the automated also like to encourage all new patients to attend to Friday between 9am to 1pm), or dropping off to a member of staff who will add it to their service or ‘2’ to speak to a receptionist, and once a Patient Health Check with one of our Health the slip which came with their last prescription, medical records. 02/11/17 - 06/12/17 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B9 Wave of Light’

‘Wave of Light’ event was held on the Aevening of Saturday 14th October 2017 at the Caberfeidh Hotel in Stornoway and was well attended by local families and friends. The event, organised by NHS Western Isles’ Sèimh group, was part of a national annual event, to support bereaved parents and remember their precious babies who had died during pregnancy or close to the time of their birth. Sèimh Coordinators, Mrs Joanne Murray-Stewart, Midwifery Department, and Mrs Helen Gallacher, Spiritual Care Department, said, “This was a truly unique event and the fi rst ‘Wave of Light’ to be held within the Western Isles. “We would also like to thank ‘Essence of Harris’ who kindly provided us with specially-made candles which families were able to use during the event.” One family member said, “It was such a powerful and emotional evening. Taking time out and seeing all the lit candles really made me feel so privileged to be a part of this amazing group, which no one ever wants to become a part of.” Whilst another family member said: “The evening was very peaceful and tranquil all with their own thoughts and feelings, it was amazing to see everyone light a candle in remembrance of their little ones.” Funds raised during the evening will further the work of ‘Sèimh’, which supports bereaved parents whose baby has died at any stage of pregnancy WESTERN ISLES or close to the time of birth as well as supporting those who are planning or going through a new pregnancy. DIABETES CENTRE Sèimh (Gaelic for gentle peace) meets on the fi rst Tuesday of every month at 7pm in the Chaplaincy Quiet Room at Western Isles Hospital and is facilitated by midwife Joanne Murray-Stewart and hospital chaplain Helen Gallacher. The meetings EXTENDED HOURS are also bilingual, for those who may feel more comfortable talking in Gaelic. If you would like further information about Sèimh, please contact Helen Gallacher, Spiritual Care Department at Western Isles Hospital, tel. 01851 704704. From 25/09/17 the Diabetes Nursing Service Parents urged to join fi ght against fl u is available from arents of 2-5 year olds in the Western Isles “Getting the vaccine itself only takes a few Pare encouraged to join the fi ght against fl u minutes; it’s painless and will provide protection this winter, by ensuring their children get their for up to a year.” fl u vaccination. Public Health Minister Aileen Campbell said GP practices across the NHS Western Isles area “We’re urging all parents across Scotland to Monday - Friday will provide the free nasal fl u vaccine in a bid to join the fi ght against fl u by getting their children ensure young children are protected vaccinated this winter. By reducing transmission of the virus, “The free nasal vaccine only takes a few 8am - 6.15pm particularly to at-risk groups like the elderly, the minutes and can protect your child from fl u for child fl u vaccination programme is expected to up to a year, so it really is the best defence against eventually prevent an estimated additional 200 the virus which can be extremely infectious deaths per year, and 1,100 hospitalisations from and serious. The nasal spray is painless, has an fl u across Scotland. excellent safety record and it doesn’t cause fl u. For further information contact: Dr Maggie Watts, fl u immunisation coordinator “Even the healthiest of children can fall for NHS Western Isles, said “It’s very important seriously ill from fl u so it’s really important that Western Isles Diabetes Centre that children between the ages of two and fi ve they get their vaccine at their GP practice or at Tel. 01851 708327 receive the nasal fl u vaccine this winter. school. This will help prevent the spread of the “The vaccine is the best defence against fl u virus to family, friends and others around them.” and not only helps to help protect your children, To fi nd out more about the childhood fl u vaccine but also helps to reduce the spread of the virus and its benefi ts, visit immunisationscotland.org. amongst others. uk/childfl u or call NHS Inform on 0800 22 44 88.

                       #           # Q  R !"#$  #   !"#%              % &  #      #         '   #         ()((*++,*,- #   (*)-*.(/.(/0&+/()1 % $   *  / EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B10 www.hebevents.com 02/11/17 - 06/12/17 Preantas ùr a' tòiseachadh aig e-Sgoil mise Mira Byrne is tha mi air ùr ’Sthòiseachadh mar Co-òrdanaiche Naidheachdan àidhlig Thachartasan stèidhichte aig e-Sgoil ann an Steòrnabhagh, obair a fhuair mi mar phàirt de sgeama phreantasachd na Comhairle. Ron a seo bha mi ag obair aig Sabhal Mòr Ostaig far an do chuir mi, am measg eile, co-labhairtean is coinneamhan air dòigh, is cuideachd aig Taigh-òsta Eilean Iarmain far an robh bainnsean is taisbeanaidhean is a leithid againn, mar sin tha mi cleachdte gu leòr ri tachartasan. Tha an seòrsa obair seo a’ còrdadh rium, oir ’s e dreuchd fharsaing a th’ ann anns an tachair thu ri iomadh duine agus chan eil dà latha coltach ri chèile. ’S e an rud a tha gu math tarraingeach dhomh mun sgeama phreantasachd seo gu bheileas a’ faighinn cothrom cùrsa oilthigh a dhèanamh fhad ’s a thathas ag obair. Rinn mise Ceiltis san oilthigh, mar sin chan eil an ceum agam a’ buntainn ris an obair a tha mi a-nis a’ dèanamh ann an dòigh sam bith. Ged nach do chuir seo cus bacadh orm gu ruige seo bha mi a’ faireachdainn gun dèanadh e feum dhomh cùrsa a dhèanamh a chuireas ris an obair a th’ agam. ’S toil leam a bhith a-muigh is tha cuideachd ùidh agam anns a’ Ghàidhlig is mi air a bhith seinn ann an còisirean fad iomadh bliadhna. Mar sin, dè àite as fheàrr dhomh na Eilean Leòdhais! Leis gur e dreuchd ùr a th’ ann thèid an tuairisgeul obrach agam fhathast a dhealbhachadh a-rèir dè nochdas, ach tha mi a’ fàs nas trainge a h-uile latha agus tha e mìorbhaileach na cothroman fhaicinn a tha an lùib an teicneolais a th’ aig e-Sgoil. Tha mi làn dòchais gun tèid againn ri barrachd thachartasan a chumail ann an Steòrnabhagh fhèin cho math ri leudachadh a-mach gu na h-eileanan air fad is gu dearbh nas fharsainge buileach. New Apprentice starts a't e-Sgoil y name is Mira Byrne and I recently started work as Events Co-ordinator for Comhairle nan MEilean Siar based at e-Sgoil in Stornoway. I have worked in hospitality and events management previously, among other places at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig on the where I helped organise conferences and meetings, and at Hotel Eilean Iarmain where we hosted weddings and exhibitions. My undergrad degree was in Celtic, however, and therefore in no way connected to what I have ended up doing. While this hasn’t really caused me any issues I did feel that doing a course to support me professionally would be of use to me, but was reluctant to give up work in order to do so. This modern apprenticeship offered the perfect solution as it combines hands-on work with completing a relevant degree course. I enjoy being outdoors and have a keen interest in Gaelic, so what better place for me than Lewis! As the Events Co-ordinator post is new my remit is still evolving as new situations arise. I have been involved in a few events since starting in this role and fi nd it really exciting learning about the technology available at e-Sgoil. I hope we will be able to put it to good use in the months and years to come to not only increase what is on offer but also open up events of all sorts to a signifi cantly wider audience throughout the islands and even further afi eld. Double Gaelic Awards nomination for GME teachers’ resource website website of resources for Gaelic Medium Recent additions to the website include spelling repository. sources will be available quicker and there will be AEducation, run by two primary school games, modelled on the ‘look, say, cover, write Stòrlann Project Offi cer Sarah MacEeachan a greater volume available. teachers from Skye, has been shortlisted for and check’ system used in schools, as well as explained how that website, called Seo Sibh!, “We are getting great feedback from teacher all a Award for the second year jigsaws for the early years. works. Teachers can upload fi les to various over the country. This is the only online, accessible running. Use of the website’s resources has been collections — primary school, high school, etc resource for Gaelic Medium teachers. They would The website, Lasadh, is managed by Gaelic increasing across Scotland. To support this — on the web-site, www.seosibh.storlann.co.uk. like to see more resources over the curriculum so educational resources organisation Stòrlann demand, the Stòrlann team including Project Again, this is a website for GME. that’s something we are hoping to develop with Nàiseanta na Gàidhlig and led by teachers Gwen Offi cer Sarah MacEachan, who is based in Uist, Once the resources have been checked Stòrlann in the future.” have delivered training sessions on Lasadh via Culbertson and Mairi Macdonald, who both teach by Stòrlann they will then be uploaded for Gwen added: “The response from teachers video link to teachers on the mainland. in Sleat Primary School (Bun-sgoil Shleite). widespread use, either via Lasadh or the main online and at our workshops has been very Lasadh is up for the Innovation in Education Another new development is that Gwen and Stòrlann website, www.storlann.co.uk. positive. This additional time allows us, with Award in the Daily Record’s Scottish Gaelic Mairi have been seconded onto Lasadh since Sarah said: “It’s for teachers to send materials in support from Stòrlann and their design team at Awards, as it was last year, but is also nominated August for a day a week, thanks to support from and we can proof them. We’ll quality assure mate- Lumberjack Digital, to address and follow their in the Learner Award category this year. Bòrd na Gàidhlig via the Gaelic Language Act rials and then they can be made available for other ideas and further develop Gaelic Medium literacy The awards, sponsored by Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Implemen-tation Fund (GLAIF). The money means teachers.” resources. Stòrlann can fund the necessary class cover will be held in the Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow Sarah, whose other projects including the “We both hope to attend the award ceremony on November 15 and aim to “reward all aspects for Gwen and Mairi. Previously, the pair were popular www.gaelic4parents.com website, working on Lasadh in their own time. and are very much looking forward to it. We are of our Gaelic culture, education and language” warmly wel-comed the news that Lasadh was not entirely sure who might have nominated us, and “highlight the excellent work undertaken to again up for an award. Gwen said: “The day a week each out of class but Lasadh is very grateful. Fingers crossed for maintain growth and heritage”. for this year means that we can have a clear focus She said: “I was delighted to get the nomination, Lasadh on the night!” Lasadh is an online, digital and interactive for development of materials and dedicated time pleased that they’re recognising Lasadh as some- In its nomination, Lasadh was described as resource for primary school pupils and teachers, to research and create them. Up until now it has thing valuable. We’re pleased to be nominated for a “fantastic and much-needed Gaelic Medium created several years ago by Gwen and Mairi who been quite a juggling act with my young family of the second year in a row and looking forward to had realised there was a shortage of language- three and teaching full time, trying to fi t it all in. the grand ceremony in Glasgow.” language resource”, with resources for reading, writing, talking and listening which were “high related re-sources for Gaelic Medium Education “Our secondment is only newly established, Teacher Mairi said: “It’s a great feeling to be quality, easy to use, fun and have fi lled many of (GME). however thus far it has provided us with much nominated again. It’s great to get good feedback the gaps we had in language resources”. Found online at www.lasadh.co.uk, the website needed opportunities to work together with on the project and it is an exciting project to be focuses on literacy activities and provides a range Stòrlann to meet, discuss and plan the road ahead part of. It added: “They (Gwen and Mairi) are open to suggestions too. They know the struggles that GME of resources for use in the classroom or at home for Lasadh.” “The website and project have been growing teachers have because they are class teachers and and for individual use or group work. All GME teachers are warmly invited to over the years. More and more resources are being resources are made to support us. There are many downloads which can be contribute their own resources for possible created and becoming available online. Digital edited as required and the number of available inclusion in La-sadh. The best way to contribute games have become more available and now that “This award would say thank you from all of us downloads, digital games and other resources is these resources is via a second website, also Gwen and I have a day a week to work on the for all their hard work and give them the recogni- growing all the time. managed by Stòrlann, which functions as a project, we hope it will continue to grow and re- tion that they deserve.” 02/11/17 - 06/12/17 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B11

Òrain na Cloinne Bige Naidheachdan àidhlig gets a Uist fl avour!

ollowing on from the success of Òrain na Cloinne Bige’, a website and free downloadable Fapp containing new recordings of popular children’s songs, a further twenty songs have been added making learning and enjoying Gaelic song even easier! The project has been a collaboration between Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Multimedia Unit and Lews Castle College UHI’s Benbecula Music Campus with both organisations working closely together to ensure that the new songs would continue to complement the existing work being done within Gaelic medium cròileagan and early stages classrooms. Each song has been carefully chosen to aid the learning process, enhanced by vibrant engaging images and animations which will hold children’s attention and increase the enjoyment of the learning experience. Each song is accompanied by learning aides for early year’s practitioners and parents. The songs were recording earlier in 2017 at the Lews Castle College UHI Benbecula Music campus and features popular Uist singer Linda MacLeod with young children from Uist. Matheu Watson was the musical director on the project and funding for the project came from Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and Stòras Uibhist. Evelyn Coull MacLeod, Manager of the Multimedia Unit said: “We are delighted that further songs are now available on Òrain na Cloinne Bige. We have had excellent feedback on the fi rst release and welcome the addition of new songs. It is a resource that is used by parents, carers and teachers across the country to introduce a new generation to Gaelic song. It was a great opportunity for our young singers to be engaged in the whole recording process and I would like to thank the team at Lews Castle College UHI Benbecula Music Campus, who made it such an enjoyable experience for our young people”. Anna Wendy Stevenson, Programme Leader BA (Hons) Applied Music, Lews Castle College UHI Benbecula Music Campus added: ‘We are delighted to have collaborated with Comhairle nan Eilean Siar to produce this wonderful Gaelic app and website which can be enjoyed by fl uent and learner Gaelic speakers. Our involvement in the delivery of the music demonstrates the professional expertise developed on the music courses at Lews Castle College, University of the Highlands and Islands. This project facilitated college and local community engagement through workshops and recording sessions led by with highly regarded musicians Matheu Watson, graduate of the HNC music course in Benbecula, and local singer Linda MacLeod. Òrain na Cloinne Bige is an excellent teaching aid and resource which will be used by music students and staff across the University of the Highlands and Islands in their own research, teaching practice and placements for years to come”. Òrain na Cloinne Bige will be available to download on both Apple and Android in the coming weks and is available to view at the following link: http://orain-na-cloinne-bige.e-storas.com/ Blas Uibhist air Òrain na Cloinne Bige! n dèidh cho soirbheachail sa bha “Òrain na Cloinne Bige’, le làrach-lìn is app le clàraidhean Aùra de dh’òrain chloinne, chaidh fi chead òran eile a chur ris gus am bi seinn nan òran Gàidhlig nas fhasa agus nas tlachdmhoire na bha e riamh roimhe! `S pròiseact co-obrachaidh eadar Aonad Ioma Mheadhan Chomhairle nan Eilean Siar agus Àrainn Ciùil UHI Colaiste Caisteil Leòdhais ann am Beinn na Faoghla leis an dà bhuidheann ag obair gu dlùth a’ dèanamh cinnteach gum biodh na h-òrain ùra a’ fi ghe a-steach leis an obair a tha a’ gabhail àite anns na cròileagain Gàidhlig agus anns na bliadhnachan tràth san sgoil. Chaidh na h-òrain an taghadh gus cuir ris a’ phròiseas ionnsachaidh, le dealbhan tarraingeach agus beò-dhealbhadh a chumas aire na cloinne agus a chòrdas riutha. An cois gach òran tha bileagan-taic do phàrantan agus luchd-teagaisg nan tràth bhliadhnachan Chaidh na h-òrain a chlàradh na bu tràithe am bliadhna aig Àrainn Ciùil UHI Colaiste Caisteil Leòdhais ann am Beinn na Faoghla còmhla ri Linda NicLeòid agus clann òg à Uibhist. `S e Matheu Watson stiùiriche ciùil a’ phròiseict agus fhuaireadh taic airgid bho Bhòrd na Gàidhlig, Linda NicLeòid, Matheu Watson agus òigridh Uibhist agus iad a' clàradh na h-òrain. Chomhairle nan Eilean Siar and Stòras Uibhist. Linda MacLeod, Matheu Watson and Uist youngsters at the time of recording the songs. Thuirt Evelyn Coull NicLeòid, Manaidsear Aonad Ioma Mheadhan: “Tha sinn air leth toilichte gu bheil tuilleadh òrain a-nis rim faighinn air Òrain na Cloinne Bige. Bha daoine gu math toilichte leis a’ chiad chlàradh agus bidh fàilte air na h-òrain ùra. `S e goireas a th’ ann a ghabhas cleachdadh le pàrantan, luchd-cùraim agus luchd-teagaisg air feadh na dùthcha gu blasad de dh’òrain Gàidhlig a thoirt do ghinealach ùr. `S e cothrom sònraichte a bh’ ann do na seinneadairean òga a bhith an sàs ann am pròiseas clàraidh agus bu mhath leam taing a thoirt don sgioba aig Àrainn Ciùil UHI Colaiste Caisteil Leòdhais ann am Beinn na Faoghla, a rinn cinnteach gu robh an fheadhainn òga dòigheil tron phròiseact. Thuirt Anna Wendy Stevenson, Stiùiriche Prògram Leader BA (Hons) Applied Music, Àrainn Ciùil UHI Colaiste Caisteil Leòdhais ann am Beinn na Faoghla: ‘Bha sinn air leth toilichte co-obrachadh le Comhairle nan Eilean Siar ann a bhith a’ dealbh an app sònraichte seo agus an làrach-lìn a bhios tarraingeach do dh’fhileantaich agus luchd-ionnsachaidh na Gàidhlig. Tha am pàirt a bh’ againn ann an lìbhrigeadh a’ chiùil a’ foillseachadh an eòlas phroifeasanta a tha tighinn a-mach bho chùrsaichean ciùil Colaist Caisteal Leòdhais, Oilthigh na Gàidhealtachd is nan Eilean. Thug am pròiseact seo cothrom co-obrachaidh eadar a’ cholaist agus a’ choimhearsnachd tro bhùthan-obrach agus seiseanan clàraidh le luchd-ciùil cliùiteach, Matheu Watson, ceumnaiche cùrsa ciùil HNC ann am Beinn na Faoghla agus Linda NicLeòid seinneadair às an sgìre. `S e sàr ghoireas teagaisg a th’ ann an Òrain na Cloinne Bige agus thèid a chleachdadh le oileanaich ciùil agus luchd- teagaisg tro Oilthigh na Gàidhealtachd is nan Eilean nan cuid rannsachaidh agus ann an ullachadh airson iomadh bliadhna ri teachd”. Gabhaidh Òrain na Cloinne Bige a luchdadh a-nuas bho Apple agus Android anns na seachdainean a tha air thoiseach oirnn agus chì sibh e air an ceangal a-leanas an dràsta fhèin: http://orain-na-cloinne-bige.e-storas.com/ EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B12 www.hebevents.com 02/11/17 - 06/12/17

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How to bring a derelict and disused croft back make for the future development of the croft. Check into production is one of the most common to see if existing drains are running well or if there is questions we have been asked in recent months. a requirement for further improvement. A wet croft New crofters taking on land that has been out will hinder your production potential and will likely of use for several years are seeking out advice on cause a high weed burden. Rushes are particularly the best course of action to bring them back into prolifi c on wet land and diffi cult to control. a workable agricultural production system. The Soil analysis is one of the most important direction of improvement is entirely dependent tools available to crofters to establish soil health. on what type of use the croft will be put to so we Healthy soils are required to establish and maintain have put forward the most common approach to a suitable grazing land or any form of crop, forage typical grazing system. or horticultural production. Analysis will provide Find out the history of the croft. Knowing how the pH of the soil and details of the nutrient status long a croft has been out of use and how it may have of that soil which acts as a guide assessing what been worked in the past may give a modicum of will grow on your land. This knowledge will help insight to the crofts production potential. This helps you understand liming and fertiliser requirements nless you have already done so, those twins or multiple can help manage more targeted to understand what has or has not worked in the past so that your croft land can be brought up to who will be looking for an April lambing nutrition and prevent over/under feeding. so you won’t be wasting time repeating old mistakes. specifi cation. This can often take the form of a U complete reseed, a fresh start. will be putting their tups out to ewes at the Health – Monitor fl ock health throughout. Keep Establishing the current state of the croft is the As a new crofter the most important thing to beginning of this month. Here are a couple of an eye out for itchy sheep in case of scab and next essential step. Begin by knowing where the croft boundaries lie and determine the conditions note is that all of the above, as well as provisions basic management tips for seeing you through; particularly watch out for acute liver fl uke at this of the fencing. This is important for any new crofter, for new shed, stock handling equipment, access Daily checks – check raddle marks daily as an time of year. Rapid condition loss or sudden death particularly if you are taking on livestock or even roads, hardstands and more, are all eligible under indicator for potential lambing dates. For larger should be investigated. Grazing wet pastures puts in the case of stock proofi ng your croft to keep the the current Crofting Agricultural Grant Scheme. fl ocks, batching in this way can help you manage stock at a higher risk and with what has been a neighbours stock off your land. For more detailed If any of this is relevant and of interest to you then indoor space more effi ciently and for scanning. wet year it is best to be vigilant. If you think you information on fencing and boundary rules look don’t hesitate to book an appointment with one of Scanning - Consider booking your scanning might be at a higher risk on wet pastures this year back at our article in the August edition of EVENTS. our advisors. Get in touch at FBSStornoway@sac. early for the optimum window between 40 – 90 then consult with your vet to select a drench that ( available on-line on www.hebevents.com) co.uk or on 01851 703103. days. Finding out pregnancy as well as single, ensures effectiveness. Drainage is a vitally important consideration to Rob Black, SAC Consulting EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B14 www.hebevents.com 02/11/17 - 06/12/17 Goose attack means Uist crofters could be extinct soon!

By Patrick Krause A point raised by the group was the difference million per year on the control of wild geese. Just though they have put up £10,000 to cover all of in spend on controlling geese in Islay – over £900,000 is spent per year on Islay to protect the pilot areas of Orkney, Uist, Tiree & Coll and he Uists have had a problem with wild predominantly arable farmers- and the Uists – farmers’ land and pay compensation for damage. geese damaging crops and grazings for Lewis & Harris to promote do-it-yourself goose T predominantly crofters. Ms Cunningham said in In contrast Scottish Government has spent an control. Uist crofters are justifi ably at their wits' many years now. average of under £40,000 per year in Uist over the her reply that the greater spending on Islay goose end. The main culprit was the Greylag but this is schemes compared to the Western Isles does not life of the pilot scheme. The budget for this year now being overtaken by the Greenland Barnacle refl ect the value attached to farming or crofting on was zero. SCF is holding a public meeting in Balivanich goose. The Greylags were fairly well controlled these islands by Scottish Government, but rather Islay has a population of around 50,000 Hall on Tuesday 21st November at 7.30pm. in an Adaptive Management pilot scheme run by the greater constraints on management options on barnacles at the last count, Uist about 8,000 or Crofters are asked to come and give their views Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), but, despite its Islay given that the latter has around 70% of the 16%. So if there is a spend of £900,000 to control on wild geese to SNH senior fi eld staff Eileen success, the scheme has closed. Was this a good total Barnacle population overwintering on the the Islay population, proportionately Uist should Stuart (Head of Policy & Advice, Scotland) and investment of £294,858 public money? Yes, if island. Clearly she likes proportions, so let’s look be receiving £144,000 per year shouldn’t it? David MacLennan (Unit Manager, Argyll & Outer you look at the success; no, if the scheme does at some. Hebrides) who have agreed to come to listen to not continue and the Greylag population returns This year Scottish Government put in nothing to its former numbers. Scottish Government spends around £1.3 towards a goose management intervention in Uist the crofters. And the Barnacle population in Uist is escalating. Last year the population was 4,000, this year it was 8,000, so next year …? It has More crofting coverage with EVENTS than ever before! been predicted that if they are not controlled now, crofting will stop within 10 years. The repercussions of this will last for generations with some of Europe’s fi nest High Nature Value Farmland, the esteemed machair habitat, being Protest at loss of Geese Management Schemes left to degenerate. As Russell Smith, Chair of the Scottish Crofting omhairle nan Eilean Siar has expressed plans to tackle this problem in a consistent and “However, the deadline would not give the Federation (SCF) said recently, “We have a disappointment that the management sustainable way to build on the work of the pilot confi dence for businesses to plan and invest to confl ict between two endangered species - C schemes that had a positive impact on controlling develop the marketing and sale of the produce. Barnacle geese and crofters on the machair. And schemes to control the population of the goose population. There was also no indication that the licence the geese seem to be winning.” geese from damaging croft lands are being discontinued with no fi rm sustainable plans to “We need an increase of funding to help the included off-island sales which was crucial if this The SCF has been fi ghting for the control of tackle the problem for the future. goose management pilot areas transition to long venture was to prosper. wild geese on croft land for many years, with term sustainable management arrangements. It is “There needs to be a permanent licence beyond a petition in the Scottish Parliament urging the Councillor Donald Crichton, Chairman of the government to not cut the budget, and the goose Crofting Joint Consultative Committee (JCC), said unfortunate that the £10,000 challenge funding 2019 to make this worthwhile for investment issue being regularly brought to the Cross Party a continuing increase in the population of geese identifi ed by SNH cannot be increased. This will and for the potential of funding independent Group on Crofting. was a real threat to the future of crofting and not go far to assist local groups from as far as management schemes." expressed disappointment at Cabinet Secretary for Orkney to Tiree to set up self-fi nancing schemes.” This parliamentary group recently wrote to Mr Crichton concluded: " We will be taking up Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Roseanna Cunningham, Cabinet Secretary for Councillor Crichton continued: "I welcome the Minister's invitation to meet and will continue Roseanna Cunningham's response to an earlier Environment, raising concerns about escalating Ms Cunningham's announcement that the EU to raise these issues with her. I also welcome the letter that raised the concerns of the Crofting JCC. numbers of wild geese in Uist and asking what commission has indicated that it intends to support of the Scottish Parliament's Cross Party the Scottish Government intend to do to control Councillor Crichton said: "The Minister's authorise the licensed sale of wild goose carcasses Group on Crofting on this issue and their intention them. response is disappointing and gives no fi rm until March 2019. to raise their concerns with the Minister as well." Join the SCF Scottish Crofting Federation Membership of the Scottish Crofting Access to land and homes… Federation is an investment in via 10,000 new crofts the future of crofting. By Patrick Krause agricultural crofts and 25,000ha woodland crofts). Your support will strengthen the voice key driver of land reform in Scotland has The total amount of agricultural land in Scotland which is not already under crofting tenure is 4.94 been to increase the number of people of crofters, crofting communities A million ha so 25,000ha of new crofts would only who occupy, own, manage and have a say in take 0.5% of this land. The total woodland area Scotland’s land. over the whole of Scotland is 1.44 million ha so A broad-ranging review by the Land Reform 25,000ha represents only 1.7% of that. Policy Group, carried out in the late 1990s, found The second objection is, “why create new crofts that it is essential to achieve a reduction in the when there are existing crofts that are unused but concentration of ownership and management not released?” arrangements, at local level, to promote sustainable This is indeed an issue that needs to be development in Scotland. addressed. The Crofting Commission and SCF are Furthermore, The Land Reform Review Group working on this, but it will take time. So creating Report of 2014 emphasises the need to address the new crofts in parallel to bringing existing crofts fact that 432 private land owners own 50% of the back into use makes sense. private rural land in Scotland, by increasing access Regarding building a house on a croft, it has to land. been confi rmed by Scottish Government that In short, we need more people living on, using, labour costs for a self-build project cannot be part owning and managing Scotland’s rural land. The of the cost of build of a house for the purposes Outer Hebrides has been exemplary in helping to of calculating a grant level under the Croft House achieve this through community land ownership. Grant Scheme (CHGS). In their contribution to the land reform However, under the Crofting Agricultural Grant Registered in Scotland as a Limited Company No: SC218658 discussions SCF has called on the Scottish Scheme (CAGS), the cost of the crofter’s labour, Registered in ScotlandRecognised as aas Limited Scottish Company Charity No: SC218658SC031919 Recognised as Scottish Charity No: SC031919 Government to create 10,000 new crofts, half of very sensibly, can be included as a legitimate cost, which should be woodland crofts. In discussion, which is assessed by your local area offi ce and the two objections are raised to this aspiration. The rates based on, but not linked to, the Agricultural wwwww.crofting.org fi rst is “why 10,000? Why such a big number? Why Wages Board. www.crofting.org not start with something small, a few hundred It seems to be an oversight that the same rules perhaps?” 01599 530 005 do not apply to building a house as to building a The answer to this objection is that this is only shed. Furthermore this would support self-build, [email protected] a tiny proportion of Scotland’s rural land we are something that we strongly advocate as a means [email protected] talking about. If we use 5ha as an average croft to affordable housing. SCF is therefore pressing size (according to the Crofting Commission), for this anomaly to be rectifi ed and labour to be 10,000 new crofts would be 50,000ha (25,000ha accepted as a legitimate cost. 02/11/17 - 06/12/17 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B15 CTTVQQGD@T

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Kenneth Street, Stornoway HS1 2DS www.lanntair.com NOVEMBER AT An Lanntair Box Offi ce: 01851 7084808800 AN LANNTAIR It’s fun, fi lms An Lanntair Café Bar: 01851 708490 email: [email protected] and frolic for the festivals of winter By Eilidh Whiteford Brave and The Rocket Post. inter may be drawing near, but “There really is something there for everyone, CHILD OF THE Wthere’s still plenty to cheer as An genres from across the board from classics to DIVIDE Lanntair presents ‘Scotland’s Winter indie fi lms to comedies and Gaelic works,” she Festivals’ – a programme of special events continued. Fri 17 Nov, 7pm £8/£6 to celebrate the country’s three national “We’ve priced our cinema tickets for the week festivals: St Andrew's Day, Hogmanay, and at £5 for adults and £3 for children, so although A remarkable story of family, identity it’s a busy time of year and money may be tight and belonging; marking the 70th Burns Night. anniversary of the partition of India. in the run up to Christmas, we want people to be IVAN ILIC The winter festival season kicks off with a able to come out and take a couple of hours out Summer 1947 and 16 million people week long programme surrounding St Andrew's are on the move between India and of real life to sit and enjoy a fi lm.” Fri 10 Nov, 8pm £12/£10 Day, celebrating Scotland’s patron saint with the newly-formed Pakistan. Amid the The Scottish Movie Week presents the chance rising music star Blue Rose Code amongst others, Pianist Ivan Ilić returns for a concert of violent political upheaval young Pali’s to see many much-loved fi lms on the big screen as well as specially reduced cinema ticket prices Beethoven and his Czech contemporary, fi ngers slip from his father’s hand, and – including the fabulous ‘Local Hero’, which has Antoine Reicha. This recital is part of his destiny changes forever. to enjoy screenings of ten Scottish fi lms running from November 27th to December 2nd. never been screened before at the arts centre a 10-country tour coinciding with the Nominated as “Best Production for despite starring An Lanntair’s Roddy Murray! release of Volume 1 of the new "Reicha Young People” in the The Off West End “For the past few years we’ve enjoyed our Brand new ‘Moon Dogs’, fi lmed in Shetland, Rediscovered" series. Theatre Awards. popular Hogmanay show and last year we extended that to include an alternative Burns delivers a cracking road-trip movie; and the Night,” said An Lanntair Head of Performing Arts archive footage of ‘From Scotland With Love’ and Cinema Alex Macdonald. explores the universal themes of love, loss, resistance, migration and play, to a beautiful “This year we’re extending the programme soundtrack composed by Scottish musician King again to take in celebrations for St Andrews Day Creosote. – a week of fun with something for everyone to help banish away any winter blues.” The darkness of Scottish humour is presented in ‘Donkeys’ as James Cosmo and Martin Monday, November 27th, heralds the start of Compston star in a tangled tale of friendship, the St Andrew events as the arts centre presents forgiveness and deep-seated family secrets; an evening of Scottish Gin and Food Tasting. and also screening are ‘What We Did On Our Packed with fl avours from Scotland’s seas and Holidays’, ‘Ae Fond Kiss’ and ‘Oran Na Mara’ WHɎTE landscapes, gins from all around the country (Music of the Sea). will be available to try, with ideas on tonics and For more details about the Scottish Movie Fri 24 Nov, 8pm £10 nibbles to complement each, in what is set to be Week programme, visit www.lanntair.com WHɎTE perform new arrangements of traditional Gaelic songs, original instrumental an ideal ‘pick-me-up’ for a cold winter’s night! pieces and original Gaelic songs. WHɎTE’s music has drawn comparison with Sigur St Andrews Day, Thursday November 30th, And throughout the week the arts centre Café/ Bar will serve Scottish foods and drinks, with Rós, Martyn Bennett, Massive Attack and London Grammar. sees Edinburgh born music maker Ross Wilson – aka Blue Rose Code – take to An Lanntair’s stage. Scottish themed cocktails, and play all-Scottish music with anything from Sheena Easton to the BLUE ROSE CODE In the space of a few short years and two stellar Bay City Rollers to Franz Ferdinand. albums, Blue Rose Code has gone from song Thur 30 Nov, 8pm, £14/£12 writing in the obscurity of an East London fl at to Then the An Lanntair Winter Festival being celebrated by the industry and fans alike. programme rolls around to Hogmanay – with Blue Rose Code - Edinburgh born Ross two concerts to see islanders bring in the New “Ross performed here fi rst last year and since Wilson - has gone from songwriting in Year. the obscurity of an East London fl at to then he’s gone on to just get bigger and bigger,” On Wednesday, December 27th, all are invited being celebrated by the industry and fans said Alex. “We’re really lucky to have him back to join for a Family Ceilidh with the hugely alike. an evening with Ross and his band as he has become a massive name throughout popular Hò-Rò; and on Saturday, December promises an eclectic mix of folk and jazz the UK now, and quite rightly.” 30th, it’s the turn of Willie Campbell and Friends Indeed, an evening with Ross and his band inspired music, but always retaining a to take the stage. Scottish fl avour which creates that very promises an eclectic mix of folk and jazz inspired special sound. music, but always retaining a Scottish fl avour “You never really know what’s going to happen which creates that very special sound. with Willie and Friends,” said Alex, of a group who have entertained at An Lanntair’s Hogmanay Sùil air An t-Samhain November at a glance... “His music has a real Scottish fl avour that permeates throughout,” Alex continued. “He’s events for the last few years. “There is such a Thursday 2nd Victoria and Abdul ...... 6.00 SIMON YATES £15 ...... 8.30 a modern Scottish song writer, but he’s not pop; breadth of local musicians involved and they all Friday 3rd Lego Ninjago Movie 2D ...... 3.00 Thursday 16th Cinema tbc Cinema ...... 4.00 nor is he traditional. He’s Blue Rose Code and really look forward to doing it each year. Lego Ninjago Movie 3D ...... 6.00 Friday 17th Theatre: CHILD OF THE DIVIDE £8/6 ...... 7.00 Artist Talk: Alex Boyd £5/£4/£3 ...... 7pm it’s a show that you really don’t want to miss out “It’s the same with Hò-Rò, who also boast a Saturday 18th Drama Club (P1-P7) ...... 1pm-5pm on seeing.” lot of island musicians,” she continued. “Both of Saturday 4th Drama Club (P1-P7) ...... 10.15- 12 Art Club ...... 10.15- 12 Art Club ...... 1pm-5pm these events are a reminder of just how talented Monday 20th Family screening: TBC ...... 11am Rounding off the St Andrew's celebration Lego Ninjago Movie 3D ...... 2.00 the people here are. AN LANNTAIR AGM ...... 6.00-7.30 events, on Saturday December 2nd it’s time to Lego Ninjago Movie 2D ...... 5.00 Borg V MacEnroe ...... 8.30 test your knowledge of all things Scots with a “We also won’t be holding this event at Cinema tbc ...... 8.00 Wednesday 22nd Drama Club S1-6...... 4-5pm Scottish Quiz Night, followed by a traditional Monday 6th Family screening: Shrek Forever After ...... 11.00 Hogmanay next year as it will be the anniversary North by Northwest ...... 2.00 Thursday 23rd Thor Ragnarok 2D ...... 5.00 music session with local fi ddle talent Jane of the Iolaire disaster, so don’t miss out on Victoria and Abdul ...... 6.00 Thor Ragnarok 3D ...... 8.30 Hepburn. celebrating with Willie and Friends this time Tuesday 7th Cinema tbc ...... TBC Friday 24th Gaelictronica talk £5/£4 ...... 1pm But there is much more during the week’s round.” WHYTE £10/8 ...... 8.00 Daphne ...... 8.30 festivities at An Lanntair with a total of ten Saturday 25th Drama Club (P1-P7) ...... 10.15- 12 And turning to the third and fi nal Scottish Wednesday 8th Drama Club S1-6...... 4-5pm Scottish fi lms on show; including kid favourites Lego Ninjago Movie 3D ...... 5.30 Art Club ...... 1pm-5pm Winter Festival – Burns Night – on Saturday, Cinema tbc ...... 8.00 Thor Ragnarok 2D ...... 2.00 ‘An Gruffalo/Bioran’ (The Gruffalo/The Stickman) January 27th 2018, An Lanntair presents a Thursday 9th Artist talk – Christine Finn £5/£4/£3 ...... 7pm Thor Ragnarok 3D ...... 6.00 and ‘Brave’. specially commissioned event ‘Burns on Strings’ Friday 10th Classical concert: IVAN ILICH £12/10 ...... 8.00 Thor Ragnarok 2D ...... 9.00 “We’re starting off our Scottish Movie Week featuring arrangements of some of Burns’ most Saturday 11th Drama Club (P1-P7) ...... 10.15- 12 Monday 27th Family screening: An Gruffalo/Bioran ...... 11am programme with The Gruffalo in Gaelic which I enchanting musical pieces by Cellist Neil Scottish Gin and Food Tasting ...... 6.00 Art Club ...... 1pm-5pm think will prove popular,” said Alex. “Then we’re Johnstone, joined by Rhona Johnstone (fi ddle), Donkeys (15) ...... 9.00 My Little Pony ...... 2.00 rounding off the week with a screening of Brave Jane Hepburn (viola), Andrew Yearly (piano) and My Little Pony ...... 5.00 Tuesday 28th What we did on our holiday (12A) ...... 6.00 and we’d love to see any young ones dress up as vocalist Ceitlin Smith. Monday 13th Family screening: Lady and the Tramp ...... 11.00 Ae Fond Kiss (15) ...... 8.30 Tuesday 14th My Little Pony ...... 6.00 Wed 29th Drama Club S1-6...... 4-5pm their favourite characters to enjoy the fi lm. For more details and to book tickets for any Marjorie Prime ...... 8.30 Local Hero (PG) ...... 6.00 “There are so many Scottish fi lms out there, event during An Lanntair’s Scotland’s Winter Wednesday 15th Drama Club S1-6...... 4-5pm Moon Dog (15) ...... 8.30 but we’ve gone for ones that we’ve never shown Festivals programme, call into the arts centre box Touching the Void ...... 5.30 Thursday 30th St Andrews Day: BLUE ROSE CODE £14/12 ...... 8.00 at An Lanntair before, with the exception of offi ce, or visit www.lanntair.com Essence of success as Harris candles Beth Shannon, Kirsty Macleod, James McGowan, Deenie Macleod and Josie Morrison fi rm blazes trail

roprietors Jamie McGowan and Deenie products from the beginning. And now with the PMacleod have certainly been burning the new Essence of Harris title we are going to add to candles at both ends over the past three years our ranges and products.” as their new business has lit up the world of The fi rst leap off the Island took place last Island commerce. September when Buth Bheag Candle Company Starting out as Buth Bheag Candle Company in opened a shop inside the Departures lounge at Tarbert, with purely local sales, the venture has Inverness Airport – where they also bring other blazed a trail which now sees it transformed to Island products to wider public. Essence of Harris as part what is literally a global “It’s been very well received from people all marketing drive. over the world who travel through Inverness        Essence of Harris was chosen as the new brand Airport,” said Jamie. “The two main sellers are our name after an exhaustive process – the company own products, which we are delighted about, and had simply totally outgrown the ‘small shop’ on also the Ishga products which are our second-best the Main Street where it all began, and needed sellers. “ a name which better represented the business to Yet it was only January 2016, less than two years national and international customers. ago, that Buth Bheag Candle Company started Jamie and Deenie set up Buth Bheag Candle production from a new business unit in East Tarbert Company in 2015 and they started out simply and the fi rm has set about expanding its range experimenting with pouring different scents in outwith the Western Isles, such is the popularity their kitchen and now they’re successfully running of its products. two shops and producing for stockists across the At the time there were two staff working part- UK…with export business coming in from the US time both at the unit and in their shop on Main and China. Street, in Tarbert. Now there are six full-time and Yet it was only last December that Buth Bheag three part-time staff. Candle Company won a top award at the UK’s And there’s always something new on the way… fi rst free virtual business accelerator awards, held next, it’s Candles with a Conscience. They say: in the Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness. Jamie and “We’ve been working on something new. These Deenie scooped the #GoDoAcceler8 award and environmentally friendly pots of delicious new £2,000 prize from more than 40 entrants, having Essence of Harris ‘Sea Drift’ scent have been continued to grow their business signifi cantly designed with our planet in mind. since joining the Virtual Accelerator. “In partnership with Rupert Balmire Ceramics Jamie said then: “We are blessed that from these beautiful little pots hold the new Essence the beginning of Buth Bheag Candle Company, of Harris ‘Sea Drift’ scent and once the 100% islanders and mainlanders have helped spread soy wax disappears we’ll offer a refi ll service to    the word and support us, which has made our encourage our customers to recycle.” products very popular in a short space of time.” And all the way up to Christmas there are prizes And speaking now he maintains that theme: available via their social media…culminating in “We are so grateful for the support of local shops the chance to win a 4 night stay for two in the     and customers who have bought and loved our 5-star Kirklea Cottages. EVENTS SECTION FOUR - Page D2 EVENTS at Christmas 02/11/17 - 06/12/17   PQUPH@USDTU #  #    #   % I‚ ‡u 7rhpu T‡‚ ‚h’ Ury)  '$ &''

A warm welcome awaits you at Claire Whyman Optometrist Tenth anniversary prizes for Claire’s customers

By Elly Welch In fact, she said that it sometimes feels more like a meeting place than a medical service, with t’s been 10 years – and an incredible the happy sound of friends old and new from all I7,000 NHS patients - since Canadian-born around the islands catching up as they wait. optometrist Claire Whyman fi rst set up shop in Lining the walls of Claire Whyman’s Opticians Stornoway. are some of the impressive stock of glasses Ur‡u hv‰r †h ’ That’s a lot of spectacles. But more important, for including big names such as Michael Kors, Ray- Claire and her team at Claire Whyman Opticians, Ban and Marc Jacobs offered in an array of colours, it’s a lot of time spent on one-to-one care, making shapes and sizes. Claire lets the younger staff customers’ vision a priority. choose some of the styles…“You gotta stay on pˆ†‡‚€r ‚ssr & Now, to celebrate a decade of dedication, the trend,” she says! business on North Beach Street is planning a On that note, although most of Claire’s patients month of giveaways. Every customer throughout are NHS, and many qualify for prescription glasses November will have their name and number put vouchers, long gone are the former days of bland in a lucky dip and the owner of the winning ticket NHS specs. It’s hard to tell the difference these pulled each Friday will win a refund of the cost of days between the brand names and the affordable the glasses that they have just purchased. ranges that NHS patients can purchase with their Xv ’‚ˆ “It’s just something to mark our anniversary, a vouchers. way of saying ‘Thanks’ to the many customers who Claire and the team urge everyone to make keep us going, and who genuinely are a pleasure sure they book regular eye-check appointments. to work with and to help,” said Claire. Many ocular problems can be solved if caught “We are fortunate to have been very busy and early through regular eye checks. Eye tests every we just hope that continues for the next decade!” two years are recommended as the minimum for everyone, of all ages, but many people still forget. Claire, originally from Ontario in Canada, tyh††r† As well as checking eye health an optometrist trained on both sides of the Atlantic fi rst in physics and then taking a BSc in Optometry in Manchester. can also spot early signs of other health issues After graduation she worked as a physicist but that can reveal themselves in the eye before other found long hours in dark rooms wasn’t her cup of symptoms are spotted. tea and made optometry her priority. For Claire and her team, seeing someone’s face “The wonderful thing about working as an light up after receiving new glasses is a moment s‚ s rr& optician is that you see people, every day, all day they will never tire of. – It’s very sociable,” she said. “People can get “You just can’t imagine it, unless you see it, nervous about going for any health-related check the look on a person’s face when they fi nally get up so we try to make sure It’s as relaxed as possible glasses and they can see clearly again,” said Claire. Trr €hv h ‡vpyr s‚ €‚ r vs‚ €h‡v‚ – I’m lucky to have a really great team who are all “They just say: “Wow!” and it makes it all seem very friendly.” very worthwhile for us here.” 02/11/17 - 06/12/17 EVENTS at Christmas EVENTS SECTION FOUR - Page D3

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NEW TITLE SLY COOKING Catriona Black, Agnes Rennie, and Roddy Murray at the book launch in An Lanntair Catrìona NicILLeDhuibh 42 irresistible Gaelic words – with hand-made Forradh: Sly Cooking is linocut illustrations that accompany each word. £5.95 launched at Faclan festival FREE POSTAGE big crowd gathered in An Lanntair on political campaigner. The book on which she on all pre-xmas ‘UK’ ASaturday evening (October 28th) during based Forradh: Sly Cooking is a dictionary of Faclan/the Hebridean Book Festival for the nearly 3,000 words that he collected. John Lorne orders from 1/11/17 launch of Forradh: Sly Cooking – its title taken Campbell who edited it, described it as the most from one of the 42 Gaelic words which are readable dictionary that ever existed. She said: profi led within it, both in words and images. “He’s absolutely right. I read it from cover to cover, it’s like a story.” It shows a vibrant community, Present for the event was author Catriona Black full of humour. Then she conceived the idea of TITLE – far from her present home in the Dutch village an illustrated book based on her favourite words. NEW of Santpoort-Noord – who is a former art critic for Some of her favourites include “Mionagadanan,” the Sunday Herald, an illustrated children’s book CRIDHE CREIGE author, and a short fi lm animator. which describes particles seen in a ray of sunlight coming into a house, and “Glaigeil,” a reference Anna Frater In addition, the bar of An Lanntair has an to the noise that women make when they get exhibition based on “Forradh: Sly Cooking,” which A new collection of together. “There are lots about women – some of Gaelic poetry with shows off Catriona’s linocut illustrations of Gaelic them are less than complimentary,” she said. words from Eriskay and South Uist, words that English translation. £15.00 were fi rst collected in the 1890s by Father Allan She explained how on Monday (30th October) Macdonald, the renowned 19th century priest, there would be a TV documentary which followed poet, and folklorist, and published by John Lorne her visit to South Uist and Eriskay, in search of these Campbell in Ireland in the 1950s. lost words, which was directed by Roddy Maclean THE BRAHAN SEER and will air as part of Trusadh on BBC Alba. She The event was introduced by Acair’s Manager, said they took a list of around 50 words with them The Story of Scotland’s Nostradamus Agnes Rennie. She said: “This book is intended both and drew the attention of local people to them – Douglas Thompson for a Gaelic audience and a non-Gaelic speaking around 20 of them were still known locally. audience. This amazing collection of words is also A gripping historical novel based on the life of accompanied by phonetic descriptions.” Some of She originally had done two children’s books Coinneach Odhar. A fresh twist on a well-known legend, £9.99 the words in the book are no longer used in the for Acair using a graphics program – Cairistìona this story is a page turner from start to finish! area where they were originally found but are still Camaillean agus an sgòth dhraodheil and An used in Lewis. And there are words that she had Tractar agus an Liobht – and had intended to never heard in Lewis. use that same process for this book. But a friend pointed out that the resulting illustrations looked An Lanntair’s Roddy Murray spoke of Acair’s 40 like lino-cuts – so Catriona returned to that years, and An Lanntair’s 32 years. He explained traditional method, which she had used years that all the images in the book are also part of the previously, and found that work done using that a exhibition. The choice of the bar as the location method was very popular with local customers www.acairbooks.comwww. TITLE for exhibition meant that people were getting in The Netherlands. So The Forradh: Sly Cooking NEW GA really involved with it. AFRAGA project actually took more than four years to reach GRANAIDHGRA Catriona Black talked of the huge range of work fruition. c undertaken by Father Allan Macdonald, who had MòragMòr Anna NicNèill She told the staff of Acair who were present how A newne children’s Gaelic many roles in his locality, including nurse and pleased she was with the published product. “I am boobook from Morag£6.95 Ann really delighted at how it turned MacNeil.Ma out. This is exactly what I had in mind.” She said that the team    at Acair “really got it” from the moment she spoke to them, “they really got what I wanted.” She AN TRIÙIR AGUSGUS LÙBAGLÙBAG         said she wanted to encourage Maoilios Caimbeull – NobhailN bh l ddo chloinnehl mu thriùirh ù Gaelic-speakers, to “bring a anns an t-Eilean Sgitheanach a tha a gabhail turas neònach Christmas Cards & 2018 Calendars/Diaries Now in store smile to their faces” and to bring tro àite ùr, annasach… ‘Leabhar Chloinne as Fheàrr’ these words back into use, and aig a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail 2017! £6.95     she wanted non-Gaelic speakers     S     to get involved with them as well.        She has also created a website -        !  http://www.slycooking.com/ - for      the project which she hopes will accumulate other contributions      !*  about words.      !    !+*, SLY COOKING - 42 Irresistible "   #$%&PQ@IDIBCPVST   )  Gaelic Words – Foradh H‚qh’Th‡ˆ qh’) h€ ƒ€!ƒ€$"ƒ€ Price: £5.95 A vqh’)Pƒrhyyqh’ h€$"ƒ€ Author: Catriona Black ISBN: 9780861524464 EVENTS SECTION FOUR - Page D6 EVENTS at Christmas 02/11/17 - 06/12/17 Hebridean talent on show at Celtic Connections show celebrating AHebridean music and culture that wowed an international audience this summer is being reprised for the 25th anniversary Celtic Connections festival – and features some of Lewis’ leading singers and musicians. ‘Blasta’ (Gaelic for tasty or delicious) was specially commissioned by the Hebridean Celtic Festival for this year’s Interceltique de Lorient, Europe’s largest Celtic Festival, which was held in August. HebCelt director Caroline Maclennan said: “Blasta was one of the stand-out shows at our hugely-successful Lorient concert and showcased the musical talent of the Outer Hebrides and the culture of Gaeldom on an international platform.” HebCelt curated the sell-out opening concert at Lorient, when Scotland was Glasgow.” this year’s Country of Focus, and helped kick start Blasta features some of the leading Lewis singers a number of events featuring Scottish artists during S‚qr vpx T€v‡u G‡q and musicians in the modern era, including Anna the ten-day festival. '  8 ‚€ryy T‡ rr‡ Murray, Mischa Macpherson, Ceitlin Smith and Baltic And next year Blasta will take to the Celtic Josie Duncan. T‡‚ ‚h’ CT !96 Connections stage on Saturday, 3rd February in the They will be joined by singer and piper Calum Mitchell Theatre, Glasgow. Alex Macmillan, who had to withdraw from the Ury)  '$ &!'! Caroline added: “We are delighted these Lorient show after breaking his ankle.  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FICTION AJVIDE LINDQVIST, John I am behind you Horror MCDERMOTT, Andy King Solomonʼs curse Thriller ARLIDGE, M.J. Love me not Thriller AARONOVITCH, Ben The furthest station Crime MILLS, Kyle Enemy of the state/Vince Flynn Thriller ADLER-OLSEN, Jussi The scarred woman Crime BANVILLE, John Mrs Osmond General Fiction PAMUK, Orhan The red-haired woman General Fiction BARCLAY, Linwood Bad guys Crime PERRY, Anne Twenty-one days Crime FEATURED TITLES BRADSHAW, Rita A winter love song General Fiction RUSHDIE, Salman The golden house General Fiction CABLE, Vince Open arms Thriller SMITH, Wilbur The tigerʼs prey Adventure CANAVAN, Trudi Successorʼs promise Fantasy Fiction THEROUX, Marcel The secret books General Fiction The Girl Who CHAMBERLAIN, Diane The stolen marriage General Fiction VINCENZI, Penny A question of trust General Fiction COBEN, Harlan Donʼt let go Thriller NON FICTION COLE, Martina Damaged Crime Takes an Eye DERBYSHIRE, Victoria Dear cancer, love Victoria : a mum's diary of hope CUSSLER, Clive The Romanov ransom Thriller COPSON, Andrew Secularism : politics, religion, and freedom for an Eye DOYLE, Roddy Smile General Fition WILLIAMS, Rowan Holy living : the Christian tradition for today by David Lagercrantz EGAN, Jennifer Manhattan Beach General Fiction MCHUGO, John concise history of Sunnis & Shiʼis FRANCIS, Felix Pulse Thriller Lisbeth Salander is back in another SUZMAN, James Affl uence without abundance : the disappearing world of gripping thriller. HOLLINGHURST, Alan The Sparsholt affair General Fiction the bushmen Sentenced to two months in JACOBS, Anna Saffron Lane General Fiction JACKSON, Tom The periodic table : a visual guide to the elements Flodberga women's prison for saving a young boy's life by any means JOYCE, Rachel The music shop General Fiction TULLEKEN, Chris van Secrets of the human body necessary, Salander refuses to say anything in her own defence. She LAGERCRANTZ, David The girl who takes an eye for an eye Thriller LINDNORD, Mikael Arthur and friends : the incredible story of a rescue dog, has more important things on her mind. Mikael Blomkvist makes and how our dogs rescue us the long trip to visit every week - and receives a lead to follow for his LECKIE, Ann Provenance Science Fiction pains. For him, it looks to be an important expose for Millennium. WARNER, Trevor Dog body language : 100 ways to read their signals For her, it could unlock the facts of her childhood. LAWSON, Nigella At my table : a celebration of home cooking Even from a corrupt prison system run largely by the inmates, BARLAY, Miguel Miguel Barclay's one pound meals : fast & fresh Salander will stand up for what she believes in, whatever the cost. And she will seek the truth that is somehow connected with GREGORY-SMITH, John Orange blossom & honey : magical Moroccan recipes from her childhood memory, of a woman with a blazing birthmark the Souks to the Sahara on her neck - that looked as if it had been burned by a dragon's DENNHARDT, Philip Saturday Pizzas from the Ballymaloe Cookery School : the fi re . . . essential guide to making pizza at home, from perfect classics to inspired gourmet toppings The Sea FALLON, Jules Complete guide to dressmaking CHU, Lenora Little soldiers : an American boy, a Chinese school and the Devil: global race to achieve The Adventures BIRD, Joel The book of shed : designing, building and loving your shed ENGLUND, Magnus Scandinavian modern of Felix von WILSON, Brian Celtic : the offi cial history JEFFERSON, Sam The sea devil : the adventures of , the last Luckner, the raider under sail Last Raider !" GORDON, Edward E. Divided on D-Day : how confl icts and rivalries jeopardized the Allied victory at Normandy Under Sail ROXBURGH, Angus Moscow calling : memoirs of a foreign correspondent by Sam Jefferson LEBOR, Adam City of oranges : Arabs and Jews in Jaffa In 1916, a three-masted windjammer bearing Norwegian colours LOCAL HISTORY sailed out of a quiet anchorage in Germany, loaded with cargo and apparently bound for Australia. Her true mission was quite WILLIAMS, Terry Walking with cattle : in search of the last drovers of Uist different. The ship was, in fact, the SMS Seeadler, commanded by swashbuckling German aristocrat Felix von Luckner. Over an Celebrate BOOK WEEK SCOTLAND 2017 (27 November to 3 December) epic voyage, he used cunning and deception to destroy fourteen with Alastair McIntosh, the author of Poacher’s Pilgrimage: An Island Journey merchant ships, all the while evading the utterly foxed and infuriated British Admiralty in a daring game of cat and mouse.  This rip-roaring story depicts a life of espionage, Tuesday 28 November at 7pm; Liniclate Library counter-espionage and piracy of the most gentlemanly kind.  Wednesday 29 November at 2.30pm; Tarbert Library Don’t forget to look at our eBooks and eAudio  Wednesday 29 November at 7pm, Stornoway Library titles as well – new titles are added every month Search the library catalogue online – Visit www.cne-siar.gov.uk/library for more information. www.cne-siar.gov.uk/library [email protected] / 01851 822744