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By Eilidh Whiteford Colin – who last yearr signed a licensing deal with ewis singer-songwriter Colin Macleod heard the phone major record label BMG – Lring… is also set to delight home But it wasn’t to be an everyday phone conversation for a Lewis audiences with a slot at the crofter – it was one informing him that he was set to perform with Hebridean Celtic Festival music legends Van Morrison and Robert Plant. in July. “I’m delighted And this added to the excitement and celebrations of the recent to be back at this year’s launch of his debut album ‘Bloodlines’. HebCelt. It’s always great playing to a home crowd “Well, it was a bit of a shock, that’s not an everyday phone-call!” but it’s always another said Colin of his invite to play the BluesFest in London and Dublin level at the festival.” alongside ‘Van the Man’ and Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant this October. Having completed a “I’m still not quite believing it actually, I reckon until I get there on mini-tour in the States – the stage it won’t really sink in.” performing at the SXSW festival in Austin Texas, as well as his fi rst gig in Neww York City at the Rockwood Music Hall in Manhattan’s Lower East Side – Colin is at Peter Gabriel’s Real Wold studios in Wiltshire; and the new release set to return across ‘The Pond’ later this year as a guest on the hugely is already attracting attention in all the right places, much to Colin’s popular Late Late Show with James Corden in Los Angeles. relief: “It feels great to fi nally have this album out. “The reaction in America has been fantastic,” he said. “It’s such “For a while it felt like it might never happen, but I’m glad I had a big place it can be overwhelming, but we’re lucky that we have a the time and space to make it the way I wanted. I’m very proud of it, good team and the initial reaction has been so positive. not least for it being so much about home.” “It’s always been a big ambition of mine to tour America so I’m You can hear more from Colin and his life split as a Lewis crofter really excited to see what happens.” and touring musician in his YouTube series of Vlogs (www.youtube. 6yhqhv 6yyhHTQ7Q6 Joining Colin on his recent stateside adventures were bandmates com/channel/UCoCCrAdLIAw2enCsbe8TZgQ); and visit https:// T tr Ivpr colinmacleod.tmstor.es/ and fellow islanders Scott Macleod (guitar) and Murdo Mackenzie (drums), Colin’s younger brother Callum (bass), and Fort William to purchase/download the new ‘Bloodline’ albums. musician Gordon Skene (piano). And for American audiences, a group of Leodhaschs (Gordon made an honorary islander) was the perfect introduction to new Pentland Road closed album ‘Bloodlines’, which draws heavily on the culture, life and stories of the isle. “I was wondering where to go with the album, and then I realised he Pentland road is closed until 29th June for essential there were all these amazing stories from home,” he said. Tbridge replacement works between Achmore and “It’s a rich vein. I think I could write albums for the rest of my days Breascleit branch road junctions. Local access will still on stories from the Isle of Lewis. Once you tap into it it’s like an oil be available up to the bridge location at Abhainn Grioda well, there’s just so much of it.” from both Stornoway and Carloway sides. The Comhairle Produced by the revered Ethan Johns, who has worked with the apologises for any inconvenience caused. likes of Kings of Leon and Paul McCartney, ‘Bloodlines’ was recorded \ ! " #$% N#'( % #'N' " )% N#' ! ! " [ $%&'% ($$)'( * *"+" *
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Cheerleaders scoop some top prizes
By Eilidh Whiteford “Mia has been with us for a number of years and helped coach our Mini Jazz Team this year. She eading into their tenth season next year, did a fantastic job with our youngest competitive HLewis’ North West Allstar Cheerleaders dancers who were competing for the fi rst time Furniture and Interior World are looking to recruit new members as they and came in 3rd in the competition – well done to celebrate recent competition successes and both Mia and the Mini dancers.” individual achievements. Kirstie said: “We would also like to wish our “We recently travelled to Aberdeen to take part Ballet dancers Good Luck in their exams. They Tpxvsurirs v r in our last competition of this season,” said NWA have been busy preparing with Ballet teacher head coach Kirstie Anderson. “It was a way to Claire Whyman to undertake their fi rst ISTD hqvr v qrvts travel and a long day, but everyone did really well [Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing] Ballet and we’re so proud of all who competed, with exams and we have girls entering from Grade 1 to r !rh many of our younger members competing for the Grade 6. Good Luck to you all! fi rst time.” “And I would like to thank everyone involved A total of 37 North West Allstar athletes and in our programming throughout the season dancers attended the Granite City competition, – the highly dedicated and talented athletes with Abbie Morrison crowned Champion in the and dancers, the supportive parents, and our Senior Jazz category; while squad-mates Kayleigh incredible team of coaches; Thank You!” Nicolson and Esther Chlad scooped the Senior Now set to gear up for Season 10, the North Hip-Hop Duet Champion spot. West Allstars are on the look-out for new talent The North West Allstar Junior Hip-Hop team and invite all interested to come along and join in. also returned home Champions of their category, “Next year will be our 10th season,” said as did dancers Naimh Maclean and Grace Anne Kirstie. “We are very excited and look forward to Macleod, taking the Youth Hip-Hop Champions a great year, especially as we’ll be opening a new title, and Junior Hip-Hop Duet Champions studio premises and expanding our programme. Sophie Morrison and Holly Thomson. NWA squad members Kirsty Macleod and Annie “We look forward to next season with all our Mackay also came third in the Junior Hip-Hop coaches and we are currently welcoming new Duet competition. members in all except our Tiny and Mini classes. We are also looking for young people to put 9vhhqirqrhqsyy htrshyvh rrvpyqvtr sh Other individuals and teams placed were Libbi themselves forward for our competitive teams in McBratney (Junior Hip-Hop Solo, 3rd); Sophie jazz, hip-hop, and cheer. ivttr htrhhvyhiyryphyyTvrirq hqyvvt htrhhvyhiyr Morrison (Junior Jazz, 3rd); Mia Hartley Oliver (Senior Jazz, 6th); Sophia Murray (Youth Hip-Hop, “Please get in touch by email G 4th); Mini Jazz Team (3rd); Youth Jazz Team (4th); ([email protected]) if you’d like to Senior Jazz Team (2nd); Senior Hip-Hop Team fi nd out more and join our programme, our 2018- (3rd), and Junior Cheer Team (4th). 2019 timetable will be available from the end of &DhpyrrShqT h June. And why not check out our Facebook page Highlights of the North West Allstars 2017- ‘North-West Allstar Cheerleaders’ to see what we Ury) '$ &""& 2018 season saw Sophie Morrison receive the get up to.” team’s ‘Most Improved Dancer of the Year’ title at Pr(h$HqhTh qh the NWA awards ceremony and display held in April; and the successful dance school placement Above left, Junior Hip Hop AS@@9@GDW@S`DIG@XDT6I9C6SSDT of dancer Mia Hartley Oliver, as Kirstie said: “Well done to our Senior Dancer Mia who has Above centre, Coach Kayleigh Holly received a place at prestigious dance and stage & Sophie HH Champ school MGA in Edinburgh and will be attending s v r yq tx there from August. We wish her lots of success. Above right, Junior Cheer EVENTS SECTION ONE - Page 4 www.hebevents.com 07/06/18 - 04/07/18
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n with the new and back with ‘Hebridean Sky’. “We felt we Ithe old…that could be the would like to record some banner over a series of musical English songs to enable us to events during June which mark the reach a wider audience,” they return of a revised version of the say. Fast | Friendly | Reliable service 90’s Lewis group, New Tradition. The album was recorded over Call your local depot on And this includes the launch of 12 months by Paul Matheson at the band’s new CD, ‘Hebridean Sky’ Stramash studio in Stornoway. 01851 703484 part of released on Friday June 1st. Studio time was kindly donated certas energy by Stramash and the band say New Tradition was formed by Iain they are hugely indebted to Paul MacIver and John Murray in 1993 for his expertise and guidance having been invited to perform on throughout the project. the STV Gaelic Country Music show, Tuath Cheòl. “Paul also steered us the way of Pete Maher (www.petemaher. As a result of the popularity of the com/) who did an excellent job show the duo secured a recording with the mastering. contract with Klub records and released their fi rst CD, ‘Ar Cànain ‘s “The recording wasn’t without ar Ceòl’ in 1995. its problems as several band members, as well as Paul had work Following the demise of the show commitments off the island and it after three series, New Tradition wasn’t always easy to get everyone became less active and eventually together at the same time.” disbanded by the end of the 90’s. The ten track album includes Iain and John continued to perform together as part of the covers seven English songs and three Gaelic titles. band ‘Crazy Lemon’ along with drummer Philip Murray. They disbanded in 2013. Several of the songs are written by Iain and John whilst two are collaborations with Lewis writer Donald S Murray. Iain and John were invited to regroup again in 2015 for a one-off appearance for Ceòl ‘s Craic at the CCA in Glasgow as part of a Guest musicians on the album are Dave Young, drums; Anna Gaelic Americana night. Murray, whistle; and Richard Nelson, pedal steel guitar. They put together a new line-up for this event with Lynsey New Tradition will be appearing in concert at the CCA, Sauchiehall ! " # " ! $ MacRitchie-MacKenzie on fi ddle and piano, Coinneach MacLeod St, Glasgow on Saturday 16th June. Supporting them will be Mischa ! %& ! " # " ! $ on drums and Ross MacKenzie on banjo and guitar. MacPherson and musicians from Sgoil Ghàìdhlig Ghlaschu. The CCA performance led to further appearances at events in The following weekend sees the band launch the CD on home soil Lewis and Harris and a couple of live radio broadcasts. with a concert in Carloway Community Centre on Friday 22nd June and Tarbert Community Centre on Saturday 23rd June. The band decided if they were to continue they would have to record some new music. This resulted in the band’s new CD, ! " "-%-6#+79"-50 # #"/00'+0#001"&20#%"('+'")0#&3')(&'2+&1%& #1'45&60#71#')8# 1)2+"*0"'(#&12(&)20&*')8 $ #((81"/)25"190#:&4')8#&/(&8#'8813'1 #4 -50-6#7-540-6 $ # 7" 78-446#"47"-69+46 #-6 704 5: % & $ ' ( )* ) + (),( [ ! "#!$$$ $ -. /,) * ) 86GGVTAS@@PI'!!#!!# %&'(%&())&)*(&)+,&"(-"% 0 ' )((,/ '''1 1$2 1 07/06/18 - 04/07/18 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION ONE - Page 7
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cotland’s Dementia Awareness Week is Take action for Dementia Awareness Week (4-10 SMonday 4 June to Sunday 10 June 2018. June 2018)! For general enquiries or to fi nd out what’s Alzheimer Scotland is calling on the people of happening near you, or host your own event, please the Western Isles to help make sure nobody faces contact the Dementia Resource Centre, 18 Bells Road, dementia alone. Stornoway. HS1 2RA. 01851 702123 or 07771925730. Dementia affects almost every family in Scotland You can also email [email protected] – it’s our biggest public health issue. This year, Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s leading dementia Alzheimer Scotland wants everyone to fi nd out organisation, providing care, activities, support, more about dementia, especially the small but information and advice to people with dementia, vital things we can all do to help people live well their carers and their families. The charity aims to with the condition. With the right information, care improve public policies relating to dementia and be and support – alongside better public awareness a voice for the 90,000 people in Scotland currently and understanding – people with dementia will be living with dementia. For further information on recognised and valued in our local communities. Alzheimer Scotland visit www.alzscot.org. Henry Rankin, a person living with dementia and Alzheimer Scotland member of the Scottish Dementia Working Group, said: “Being diagnosed with dementia turned my speaks out for the rights and concerns of people life upside down. I wasn’t sure what would happen, with dementia and their carers; or how I would cope. How would people treat me operates services throughout Scotland providing when they knew I had dementia? practical services such as day, evening and weekend “But with the right help, I’ve been able to plan opportunities, befriending and carers' support ahead and decide what I want to do. I’m being services; supported to live well with dementia. I hope that provides the 24 hour national freephone this Dementia Awareness Week, more people fi nd Dementia Helpline (0808 808 3000); out about dementia, what it means to have the condition and how they could help.” provides the website www.alzscot.org; People across the Western Isles are being invited supports the Scottish Dementia Working Group to drop into events in their local areas. and the National Dementia Carers Action Network As well as relaxing with a cuppa, staff will be on has a network of Dementia Advisors across hand to offer support and information on Alzheimer Scotland; What happens at Scotland’s local dementia services and other has a Specialist Dementia Nurse programme; services that can benefi t people. publishes leafl ets, booklets, reports and a quarterly Marion MacInnes, Service Manager, Alzheimer newsletter keeping carers and professionals up-to-date; Scotland Western Isles: “People with dementia and Solas day Centre? their carers should be recognised and supported as has a Dementia Research Centre in partnership valued citizens in our communities. We all have a with the University of Edinburgh, a Centre for Policy eople often say to us, says Marion MacInnes, part to play in making a difference. Please contact & Practice at the University of the West of Scotland Service Manager, Alzheimers Scotland – us to fi nd out more about what is happening in your and a strategic alliance with Queen Margaret P Western Isles, “I’ve heard of the Solas day local area and the support that is available.” University. centre but what happens there?” Marion says the short reply is usually “well now…that all depends…but it can be anything from knitting to Argentinian tango dancing… main core skill is that we are a dementia specifi c provider. We aim to ensure that people live well with dementia and that we can offer support their carers and families” The Solas Day centre service provides individual dementia specifi c support through activities in day care such as: Memory Improvement to maintain skills Communication support Cognitive stimulation Individual and group reminiscence Life story work Physical activity and healthy well being Relaxation therapies Alternative therapies Creative and art therapies Music therapies Daily living support Visitors and outings Peer support Social stimulation and Community engagement and connection Cultural and spiritual support Risk enablement People with dementia and their carers/family complete a personal profi le, support plan, risk enablement plan and have access to service user feedback meetings, complaints procedure, six monthly review process, annual questionnaires and a named keyworker. There is a quiet area that people with dementia and families can meet with their keyworker to discuss their support. people with dementia and their carers and avoids [ This enables the team to plan to meet the unnecessary duplication that can hinder access to individual’s specifi c personalized needs and wishes support. as the needs of a person with dementia can fl uctuate Staff and volunteers have a real sense of pride and there is a need to be fl exible in approaches. in these important interventions and they are The team do this through robust support planning nationally recognised as skilled areas of work. The and recording of relevant information and views of latest Care inspectorate graded the Solas day centre ! "# #$%""" !"$ the person with dementia and their carers/families. Excellent: Grade 6 for Care and Support. 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Rebecca Jane praised for dedication to brother
he retiring Chair of Crossroads (Harris), Mrs Catherine Harris Brownies visited the Suffragette Banner workshop on their way to an afternoon of fun at Brownie Revels in Tong TMorrison, is pictured above presenting Rebecca Jane Hutton of Northton with a Certifi cate and a voucher in recognition of her informal caring role. This took place at the Annual General Meeting of the group which Harris Brownies contribute to was held on 29 May. Crossroads Harris had nominated Rebecca in the Crossroads Scotland Carer of the Year Awards. Although the nomination was Western Isles Suffragette banner not successful, they felt that her considerable devotion to her caring role deserved to be recognised and named her Crossroads (Harris)’s irlguiding members were invited to contribute a square they admire, and made a square looking like a book cover with the Carer of the Year. Gdepicting women who inspire them to add to the Western women as authors. The Rangers named more women in politics and Rebecca became the main carer for her brother, who has complex Isles’ Suffragette Banner being made collaboratively by An on the world stage and included Malala Yousafzai in their design. support needs, 15 years ago when she was only 20, after their mother Lanntair and Western Isles’ Women’s Network. The Banner will Following their An Lanntair visit the Brownies joined other died suddenly. Rebecca was intending to enter teacher training, be one of many paraded in Edinburgh on 10th June to mark Brownie units from Lewis for Brownie Revels in Tong. Their afternoon but her own dreams and ambitions were put on hold to care for her 100 years after the passing of the Act that fi rst granted women of fun activities fi nished with them earning their Hostess Badge for brother. the vote. entertaining their families with a tea party. At the AGM, the Chairperson also expressed the appreciation Harris Brownies visited the workshop at An Lanntair and were On 10 June 2018, 100 years after the passing of the Act that fi rst of the Committee to the community for their consistent support to very happy to see the intricate designs and the squares being sewn granted women the vote, four mass-participation events are taking Crossroads ever since its inception 33 years ago. together. The Brownies had submitted a square depicting the Queen place in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh and London. During the year there had been two major donations, one from who inspires them to keep their Brownie Promise . An Lanntair, with support from Western Isles Women’s Network the Charity Day at Amhuinnsuidhe Castle and the other from the Harris Rainbows, aged 5 and 6, chose to depict the most important worked with artist Chris Hammacott to make a banner for the senior pupils at Sir E Scott School as the prize for their Youth and women in their lives, their mothers. Leader Matilda Lomas says she Edinburgh procession on 10th June 2018. Girlguiding members Philanthropy Initiative. She praised individuals, organisations, can vouch that the Rainbows’ mothers do not look as scary as some were invited to contribute and were delighted to be involved. businesses and churches who had given so generously to Crossroads of them have been drawn. Harris Guides made a list of women throughout the year and to its fundraising efforts. In a statement issued after the meeting, the group says: “This support had been demonstrated very clearly at the recent Sale of Harris Guides Work – the updated total raised being £3,480. This was the highest ever amount we raised at one event.” Mrs Morrison also thanked John Murdo Morrison for his very give Berneray the successful role as Auctioneer at Sales of Work over the life of the Scheme. She paid tribute to the care attendants for their dedication and commitment, some who were with the Scheme for over 30 years. She thanked the Committee and Treasurer for their support. ‘thumbs-up’ “There were a number of challenges in the future, one being the new relationship with Crossroads Scotland and the other the need to employ a new co-ordinator, but she was confi dent the Scheme would overcome these and continue to care for people in need in Harris.” The Co-ordinator reported that there were 24 clients on the books at present and that 35 people had been offered support during the year, ranging from twice-daily to occasional. Support provided included respite care in the home, emergency night cover, transport to activities, shopping, medical appointments and day care and assistance with rehabilitation. The domestic help service had to be suspended due to lack of staff. The Annual Care Inspection had resulted in 6 – Excellent grades for the ninth year and the Crossroads Scotland Quality Assurance Audit had resulted in the CROQAS award. The Scheme has a new website. You will fi nd on www.crossroadsisleofharris.co.uk “We are very grateful to Catriona Campbell of Diracleit Designs for designing and maintaining our website free of charge.” Guides from Harris made the most of Berneray’s spectacular beach during their camp The Treasurer reported that expenditure was down on last year and income was up, meaning that the defi cit at £3,000 was a lot less dozen hardy Harris Guides and Rangers experienced two and living out of doors in the windy and cold conditions” than estimated. However, he warned that, although the Scheme was Aextremely cold nights under the stars the last weekend of April. The camp was blessed with sun and full moon so the girls healthy at present, the gap between grant funding and expenditure Their ‘Backpack to Berneray’ started with them boarding the ferry thoroughly enjoyed their adventure and exploring the island. was widening year on year resulting in a reduction in our reserves – a on foot at Leverburgh before navigating to their campsite. The girls said “We are very grateful for the warm welcome to the situation was not sustainable. Leader Matilda Lomas, National Youth Worker of the Year, said island and use of Berneray Community Centre which provided the Mrs Dolly Maclean was elected the new Chair and Mrs Cathy B “Eyebrows were raised when I drove off the ferry without a backwards perfect base.” Morrison was elected Vice Chairman. glance, but it showed the girls I had every confi dence they would The girls were most impressed by the aerobatics of the lapwings The Guest Speaker, Mrs Ishbel Macdonald, Service Improvement independently carry heavy rucksacks and navigate their own way to protecting their nests from gulls, and by the fantastic dunes and Manager with Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, spoke about the new Carers’ our campsite. beach. Act which gives legal rights to family carers with regard to assessment “They did extremely well on their fi rst backpacking experience. Time was spent exploring, tracking a fl our trail, playing a Wide and support. It also places duties on local authorities to assess carers They are all experienced Guide campers so were good at cooking Game and, of course, toasting marshmallows around the campfi re. in their own rights and to provide support to meet their needs. EVENTS SECTION ONE - Page 10 www.hebevents.com 07/06/18 - 04/07/18 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION ONE - Page 11 50 years on…two cases of paraquat poisoning Reports by Katie Laing Breasclete boy who made transplant history he story that I’m going to tell today is and it was transplanted on the Wednesday (May Tdeeply personal but also so well known 15). I went back to Aberdeen on the Monday but among Leodhasaich of a certain generation returned to Edinburgh on the following Saturday that it’s almost a part of the island’s narrative. for the day to see him. That was the last time I saw him. It is the story of Alick Dan Smith, a 15-year-old from Breasclete, who drank weedkiller by accident “He was half propped up on a bed. The room and underwent the fi rst lung transplant in Europe was shut off for infection but his face was turned to in a bid to save his life. us and he waved to us. He looked okay, he was smiling.” Alick Dan was one of a family of nine. He was my father’s youngest brother. At fi rst, the operation had seemed to go well. The newspapers printed happy updates and quoted The story begins on a day early in May – the 8th, my grandfather as saying, “I found him looking to be precise. very well and he was smiling quite happily. He I’m going to tell this story largely as it was told was very fresh and very bright, and he seems to be to me, by my father, retired GP John Smith – who Alex Dan with his parents, some of his siblings and extended family. Standing from left, Catherine, making good progress”. Dolag, Alex Dan, Katie's grandfather Finlay, Kenny, Mary Ann and Chirsty Mairi’s husband in the was in his fi nal year of medical school at the time But his condition began to deteriorate after a corner and son Willie, on his granny’s knee Left to right, Katie Laing (nee Smith), Chirsty Mairi, Dr John Smith, Calum MacMillan, Mary Ann and Kenny. – and I’m just going to let it run. week. “It was a Wednesday,” he said. “Unfortunately the paraquat was still in his “My father's van had a routine of going into blood and damaged the transplanted lung as Stornoway with fi nished tweeds to a few of the well,” my father explained. “So the lesson for the small producer mills and then taking more tweeds doctors was, when anybody drinks paraquat, you How Calum survived back out to the weavers to do. have to fi lter their blood to get it out of their blood Family in organ “That day, Kenny my brother was driving the as quickly as possible.” mid the black memories of He was meant to be playing football injection every four hours. They would van. By this time he was involved with my father The situation soon became extremely serious May 1968, here’s another, that night. wake me up. in the contracting business and he used to pick up and my grandfather made a phone call home A truly amazing, story too – about the tweeds at 5 o'clock, then go round to the Lewis to Breasclete. One of my aunts, Chirsty Mairi, died, to ask if he could come to see them. The basic philosophy was always ‘pray to be “I spewed it up, brushed my teeth, “I couldn’t swallow. My gullet and donor appeal one Calum MacMillan’s brush with got rid of that salty water and mach a my throat were all burnt. I was fed Hotel, park the van in front of the Lewis Hotel and remembers it. “He came up to the house and stood in the reconciled to God’s will’.” go in for a beer. kitchen sobbing, because he was scared of going There was only one exception to this self-control. death. seo.” through a tube. To this day I can feel Very quietly, she said: “My father phoned in the he family of Alex Dan Smith, who underwent the fi rst lung transplant in Europe the pipes in my nose. When I did start “Alick Dan, who was in the hostel in Stornoway, in to talk to my mother. He stood there until she Calum, from Garrabost, drank That was on the Monday “but through afternoon and told my mother to take somebody Chirsty Mairi said: “The tradition on New Year’s T50 years ago in a bid to save his life after accidental poisoning, have called for eating, it was all semolina and ice used to sidle down to the van every week and called to him from the sitting room and said, paraquat at the same time as Alex Dan the course of the week I started getting in. He said, ‘You need to take somebody in with Eve was always that, wherever you were, you had opt-out organ donation to be brought into effect as a matter of urgency. cream.” hang about till Kenny came out of the pub and he 'Come in, come in, you don't need to be afraid of and lived to tell the tale. a sore throat”. you because this is nearly over’. to be home before midnight to join in the family The brothers and sisters of Alex Dan made the call after marking the 50th anniversary would cadge a half crown off him for extra pocket anybody here – we don't blame you in any way’. He, too, drank it from an unmarked At the same time, his mother was “Every phone call that came, my uncle Angus, worship. That was the only time in my life I saw of his death on Monday, May 28. He took some Dequadin lozenges for money. He was on third year in the Nicolson, and “Later on, I tried to speak to my father once or my father crying and he had to leave the room.” bottle, thinking it was coke. the sore throat but thought no more of admitted to maternity and Calum’s my mother’s brother, was answering it.” Surgeons operated on 15-year-old Alex Dan in Edinburgh in 1968, in a landmark case brother, Donnie, was born. staying in the hostel. twice about life and diffi cult problems and in fact On that terrible month in 1968, it. The call came. Alick Dan had fi ve sisters and three brothers. that made headlines around the world, to try to save him after he accidentally drank “He sat into the van to wait for Kenny, because spoke about Alick Dan once. They are, in order of seniority: Chirsty Mairi, Calum MacMillan was aged 11. However, on the Saturday night, Calum pulled through but he believes “He said, ‘That’s it over’ – and he put his arms paraquat weedkiller, which attacks the lungs. that Dr Greig never knew which of the the van was always open, never locked, and saw “He quoted scripture at me. 'Let us run with Iain (my father), Peggy, Kenny, Norman, Dolina He is now 61 and we – myself, my Calum’s father was at an AA meeting, round her and started crying. He had received a lung from 18-year-old Anne Main, after her parents agreed to the treatments had saved him, as well as his a bottle of brown stuff in the locker which he patience the race that is set before us, looking unto (Dolag), then came Alick Dan, followed by father and a few aunts and uncles – met which was being taken by Dr Greig, donation. mother’s obvious presence of mind. thought was Coca Cola. It was in a big lemonade “My uncle Neil then took charge. He took Jesus, the author and fi nisher of our faith'. I said, Catherine and Mary Ann. him for coffee on a Wednesday in May. who had been looking after Alex Dan. bottle – an unlabelled lemonade bottle – and the phone off the hook until things would settle 'That's fi ne for you who believe all that' and then Chirsty Mairi remembers Alick Dan’s fascination Sadly the operation did not save Alex Dan, who was from the village of Breasclete on It was lovely to meet him and incredible “They were talking about Alex Dan He was discharged from hospital on looked like Coca Cola. down.” he quoted back at me again. 'Yes and even for with his brother’s medical books. the Isle of Lewis, as the poison was still in his system and damaged the new lung. to hear his story of survival. and the way things had happened,” May 18. you’. He said, 'You have to sort things out in your “And he took a mouthful of it. But it was fairly The date was May 28, 1968. As transplant surgery was in its infancy, medics had not known – until Alex Dan’s case When you consider that a single drop recalled Calum. He remembered the anniversary this own conscience but always remember what the She said: “Iain was going to be a doctor so he nasty so he spat most of it out. Then to put the What sticks in my father’s mind is the call he got – that the blood must be fi ltered in order for the procedure to succeed. of paraquat is enough to kill a person “My father piped up and said, ‘Och, year while on holiday in Menorca. Lord said – 'My grace is suffi cient for you’.” was going to be a vet because that was a step taste out of his mouth he went and bought a poke at the City Hospital, summoning him to Edinburgh. above him, that was more diffi cult. He used to Opt-out legislation is planned for Scotland and a consultation was carried out by the – and that a teaspoon can kill 20 – it’s my son took that last Monday. It didn’t “It was 50 years. It’s a big milestone, of chips which of course meant that his stomach Also vivid is the meeting with the doctors, taking My father said: “I had a huge admiration for read Iain’s medical books and Iain would ask him UK government a few months ago. something of a miracle that he is still do him any harm apart from a sort considering my parents were told, absorbed the poison. He had swallowed a the philosophical way in which they dealt with my grandfather to buy clean underwear because questions and he would be answering them all.” Speaking on Tuesday, May 29, Alex Dan’s siblings, said: “We as a family were extremely alive. throat. He was playing football that ‘There’s no hope for him. There’s no mouthful of paraquat weedkiller.” all trials and tribulations, although at the same he hadn't taken many clothes with him, returning grateful at the time of Alex Dan’s illness to the parents of Anne Main for giving permission That is largely down to the fact that night’.” antidote.’ But they said, ‘We’ll try time I had many arguments with them about the Chirsty Mairi also remembered: “The night my Before going to the Lewis for his pint, Kenny to Aberdeen, getting the fi nal phone call and for her lung to be used in an attempt to save our brother’s life, in what must have been his mother had had the presence of Calum said: “Dr Greig didn’t want to whatever’ – and Dr Greig went to his strictures of the faith that they followed. The father was being interviewed on the Scottish news, had run an errand for a neighbour. He had picked coming home to his funeral. very distressing circumstances for them. mind to give him salt water immediately raise alarm bells because he knew the grave not knowing what it was (that way my parents dealt with that episode was an we didn’t have a telly and our neighbour invited us up a bottle of paraquat in the Lewis Crofters, to “But what I remember most about his funeral afterwards, to make him throw up the nature of the stuff was deadly. He didn’t worked).” example to all of us on how to conduct ourselves, down to her house so we could see him.” “It was unfortunate that, due to the state of medical knowledge about the effects of take back with him to Breasclete, and had left it is actually when his coffi n was lowered into the poison. say a word but on Sunday morning – It’s a story that has followed Calum sitting in the van. with dignity and forgiveness.” The family have kept an archive of all the paraquat in the blood, the procedure, although technically successful, did not save Alex grave,” he said. correspondence about Alick Dan in an old Dan’s life. It had happened at home, in Point. I was watching the telly – two guys his whole life. The next day, after Alick Dan told someone I asked my father how he remembered his baby knocked the door. They said, ‘Is Calum “My father was standing at the head of the grave, suitcase of my grandfather’s – the one he used for Calum’s father had brought in a He told us about being in a doctor’s what had happened, he was admitted to hospital. brother – and how he had coped. “Over the past 50 years there have been tremendous developments in the use of Junior in?’” I was standing at the feet, and I stood back and the the Communions. transplants – as a method of treating diseases of kidney, liver, heart, lung, etc – but there bottle of the paraquat weedkiller and surgery, many years later, and being “Dr Greig in the hospital realised that he might “He was doing better than me at school. I was manager of The Crofters, Mr Kenneth Macdonald, Looking through them makes for very emotional is a fundamental problem due to the shortage of donor organs and many people die left it sitting in the hall. “‘Yes, he’s in there watching the asked, with a hand outstretched: “You be in serious trouble and arranged for him to go really mad with God for allowing him to die. He walked up and looked at my father straight in the reading. No matter how well you know the while on the waiting list for a transplant procedure. telly’. ‘Well,’ they said, ‘he’s coming wouldn’t be Calum Weedkiller would to the Royal Infi rmary in Edinburgh and my father was a lovely wee boy. He was well behaved – and Calum recalled: “It was on a eye and said, 'Finlay, I accept full responsibility for story, and how ready for it you are, the yellowed with us’. you? went off with him.” They went to Edinburgh by air the boy's death’. he loved chops!” “Under the current legal system we have to opt into a donor list, whereas if this was sideboard on the way out. I was going newspaper pages and the tabloid headlines – changed to an opt-out procedure, we believe that many more organs would be available out to play football. The bodach had “I said, ‘I can’t come like this, I’m in “Well put it there. I’ve heard so ambulance on Friday, May 10. And afterwards? “My father said, 'That's alright'. “LUNG BOY IS DEAD” – will catch you out. for transplant. put the bottle and the newspapers on my pyjamas!’ much about you…” “He was in hospital for a week in Edinburgh and Immediately, there were Finals to be got through There was one reporter who got particularly close “That night, I said to my father, 'We can sue The “In the country that has done this – Spain – transplants signifi cantly increased as a the sideboard. It was a lemonade bottle “They said, ‘You’re coming now’. Calum, an engineer, told us: “Since it was the following Friday afternoon – 10 days later Crofters for a million pounds’. and my father graduated fi ve weeks later. to the story, Lorna Blackie of The Express, and she with no label. It was a little bit down They wouldn’t let me change. I was I got out of hospital, I’ve had no follow – that I got a call in the City Hospital, Aberdeen, result of the change in the law and we would urge the government to look at this with a “The week after his funeral I had three oral exams is remembered fondly by the family. She followed and I thought, ‘aha, somebody’s been whisked away.” up. I’ve never been ill, touch wood. which no longer exists. I was at a tutorial and I got “His response was, ‘We won’t be suing anybody. degree of urgency.” – the very last exams to qualify as a doctor – and I every twist and turn. She even came to the funeral at this…’” I’m nearly 62 and I haven’t missed a a call from Edinburgh Royal Infi rmary to say that I That will not bring the boy back – and anyway we The medics took Calum straight to got a very easy ride in two out of the three, medicine and can be seen in the Express pictures of the day’s work.” was required in Edinburgh immediately, and I was have enough to manage’. And that was that, end He “peeped” towards the kitchen to the Lewis Hospital. and surgery, because the examiners just wanted to procession, rather glamorous in a white coat. taken in a taxi from Aberdeen on Friday night. of debate, as far as he was concerned. make sure nobody was watching, then Once there, they took a blood test and He is also the proud parent of two talk about the case “But the doctors in Edinburgh were mad that sneaked a swig. “It wasn’t unpleasant,” found there were traces of the paraquat boys and a girl. “I got there at 9 o'clock and had a meeting with from a medical point he wouldn’t sue because the whole thing was so he said. “It felt like coke with no gas.” in his blood. At the time it was known One of his sons, also Calum, is the the doctors and my father, because the doctors had of view.” suggested to my father that they might try a lung reckless.” He told his mother, who was heavily as the ‘hit and run’ poison because its minister at Rosskeen Free Church – and The family, though, transplant to save his life but my father wasn't sure My father admitted that “some of us struggled pregnant with her second baby: “The effects only became manifest with time. his wife is expecting a baby later this “didn’t really speak about the ethics of transplant surgery and wanted for years” with what had happened – but their coke is fl at”. “I did get worse,” he said. “My gullet month. about it”. to talk to me before giving his consent. mother and father remained “magnanimous One can only imagine her dread as was all screwed up. I couldn't swallow It will be Calum’s fi rst granddchild My father said: “From what I was told I realised that he had no and greatly supported in their Christian faith in she asked: “Dè coke, a’ ghràidh?” a thing.” and it was lovely to meet him and hear “People drowned chance at all without the transplant and I said to accepting God's will”. The coke in the hall, he told her. He spent eight days in hospital, this story. their sorrows as best my father, 'we have to give him this chance', and The story of the man who had asked Kenny to where he was put through a whole All best wishes to the MacMillan they could. My father Right away, Calum’s mother gave him he said, ‘fi ne'. buy the weedkiller is an example of this. He had range of treatments. family from us – and especially to the coped with prayer the salt water. “I can see it, brown in sent a message to the family home after Alick Dan expectant Shen! “A lung became available a few days later and meditation. the sink,” he said. “All I know is I was taking an EVENTS SECTION ONE - Page 12 www.hebevents.com 07/06/18 - 04/07/18
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he upper fl oor of Stornoway Town donated by the family of the late Angus ‘Ease’ pressure of production deadlines have meant THall was crowded on Thursday Macleod. The new double-width loom has it is diffi cult for mills and weavers to always evening (31st May) as the Harris Tweed been loaned by the suppliers of the loom, give the time they would like to tourists and Authority's charitable arm, The Harris Griffi th Textile Machines. visitors. Tweed Educational Trust, launched a new Sgeulachd a’ Chlò Mhòir - The Story of “Clearly what we can achieve in a small public exhibition focused on the work of Harris Tweed was introduced to guests by visitor attraction is limited, but it goes some the industry. Norman Macdonald, Chairman of the Harris way to sharing the story of our most unique The trust has created - within the HTA’s new Tweed Authority Educational Trustees who and protected industry including the vital role welcomed everyone and praised the work of of the Harris Tweed Authority.” headquarters on the fi rst fl oor of the Town Hall the staff, companies, weavers and volunteers – a ‘brand story showcase’ which was opened Independent weaver Mr Donald John involved in bringing the project to fruition. to a small audience of invited guests from the Mackay MBE, pictured right, of the Luskentyre He also praised the support from Stornoway industry and related enterprises. Harris Tweed Company formally opened the Historical Society which has its own exhibition room “on behalf of the weaving community”. The grand room on the fi rst fl oor of the on the ground fl oor of the Town Hall in the Donald John said it was long overdue for Town Hall, with spectacular views across space earlier occupied by the HTA. Stornoway to mark the Island’s special industry Stornoway harbour, was formerly the Town He said the display was only a snapshot in this way. He said this was a “much-needed Council Chamber and later, the registrar’s of the industry and they hoped to expand it development.” marriage room, as well as being familiar to in the future. He explained the HTA had a many as the main exhibition space of the The ‘tape’ which Donald John cut was constant stream of visitors – buyers, tourists, original An Lanntair arts centre. actually a 'fuidheagan' - the unwoven remains academics and others – all anxious to learn of warp threads left on the loom after the Now it is the setting for Sgeulachd a’ Chlò about the industry. handwoven cloth has been cut off. Mhòir - The Story of Harris Tweed. Within the Earlier he explained: “We have long felt space there is both a Hattersley single width It was from the same tweed that's currently that the Harris Tweed industry deserved a loom and a Griffi th double width loom along on the double width loom, the Macleod showcase in the town and we were pleased with audio and visual presentations telling the Tartan. Also featured in that same Harris to secure offi ce accommodation with the Harris Tweed story, and a small collection of Tweed cloth is the Sandra Murray coat, on the Town Hall which included a room fi t for this designer garments. The audience heard how mannequin which forms part of the display. purpose. getting the double-width loom up the stairs The room is open from 10am-4pm Monday proved impossible and it had to be ported “It has become clear to us at the HTA that through to Friday. Weaving demonstrations in through one of the window spaces. It is visitors to the town are looking for information will be available twice weekly initially, with intended there will be regular displays of the about the Harris Tweed industry. the expectation of more being introduced looms in action. The Hattersley loom was “Health and Safety regulations and later in the season. Scams awareness campaign by CAB on Isles estern Isles Citizens Advice Service is anyone. And they can cost people hundreds or watch out for scams, and there are some simple assets – for example by scams offering pensions or Wsetting out this month in a big effort even thousands of pounds. It’s heartbreaking to steps you can take to protect yourself and your investments, banking scams and property scams. to make local people aware of the dangers of see local people conned out of their money – family from them. But we also want people to Dating websites are also rife with scammers these scams, and how to beat them. especially when scams can so often be avoided. know that help is available, and that if you are days. affected by a scam you should talk about it to your The campaign is the local wing of Scams “Scams aren’t just a minor inconvenience to “So our message to people in this group is to people. Aside from the fi nancial loss, they can friends and family, and report it to us or to Trading Awareness Month, being run across Scotland by Standards or the police so we can try and warn be particularly aware of such scams. Always the Citizens Advice service and Trading Standards also cause distress and loss of confi dence. Citizens be vigilant, take your time before making any Advice research has found that 7 out of 10 people other people about it. Scotland. It is aimed at everyone and covers all decisions to part with your cash. Don’t be rushed targeted by a scam do not tell anyone about it, so it “Though scams can affect anyone, we will be types of scams. into a decision, and make sure you research the is clear that stigma is one of the biggest barriers to focusing each week on particular groups who As part of the campaign, Western Isles Citizens stopping scammers. The good news is that we’ve might be vulnerable to certain types of scam. company fi rst – for example by asking friends and Advice Service will be running information and family about them or researching them online. seen a 24% increase over the last year in people “This week we want to focus in particular on messages on social media. Remember, if something sounds too good to be reporting scams to the CAB network. But we need people who are in work and fi nancially secure. true, it probably is!” A spokesperson of the Western Isles Citizens to keep that going and encourage people to talk Such people might feel they are not vulnerable Advice Service says: “This is one of the most even more about scams. to scams, but in fact we often see people at the More information is available: https://twitter. important campaigns we run every year. Scams “So our message to those in the Western Isles CAB who have been targeted precisely because com/CitAdviceScot and https://www.cas.org.uk/ are very common, and can affect absolutely is that we all need to be constantly vigilant and they have more disposable income and fi nancial campaigns/scams-awareness-month-2018 07/06/18 - 04/07/18 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION ONE - Page 13 # # # # Andrew is top for attention to car valet details
he best small businesses often develop from something an Tentrepreneur enjoys doing … and Stornoway’s Defi nitive Detailing and Valeting is defi nitely one of those enterprises. And another feature of a good business is that adapts to provide what its customers need and want – so there’s now a shop on-site at the Defi nitive Detailing and Valeting base in Beaton’s care sales lot on Rigs Road, Stornoway, where customers can buy the same products that the business needs to do the cleaning and polishing work for them. And – if you like the idea of a long term make-over – the business can also provide ceramic coating for your vehicle. A ceramic coating is a liquid polymer that is applied by hand to the exterior of a vehicle. The coating chemically bonds with the vehicle's factory paint, creating a layer of protection. And this can last for fi ve years. Andrew Maciver, who stays in Ness, is the driving-force behind this venture, which started off in January 2017. He was originally just doing car-washing as a pastime, then developed it further after his workdays with Alex Murray (Construction) Ltd as a joiner. From October 2017, he went full-time with the business. Previously, Andrew worked in home-care and comes originally from Stirling. His family moved up to Lewis when he was very young. He sees the business’s new shop as assisting existing customers to keep their own vehicles clean…as well as attracting people who do clean their own vehicles and need a chance to get all the products and equipment required. “Everything on sale in the shop is the same products which we use ourselves…so they are tried and tested.” Detailing is another specialist aspect of their work – this is a very detailed, deep form of valeting, which gets right into every nook and thick.” It’s completely repellent to dirt and water and means that for the growing company, Jackie Morrison, from Ness, joined in as a cranny of the vehicle. A full detailing can cost up to £200 because of fi ve years, there should be no need for anything but washing to keep business partner from January this year – his role is behind-the- the vehicles in good-looking order. the intensity of work involved…and there is a fortnight’s waiting list scenes, making sure the administration runs smoothly. because of the demand for this service. Wheel refurbishment is available as well – which is provided Andrew sees his enterprise’s ability to provide Ceramic Coating as through an expert supplier in Inverness. As Andrew says, there are a lot of people on the Islands who are a major attraction for customers going forward. “This is basically a Business at Defi nitive Detailing and Valeting has grown so fast that very proud of their cars and Defi nitive Detailing and Valeting is here sacrifi cial glass layer over the paint. It is 0.02 thousands of a micron Andrew is now looking for a part-time employee. And to strengthen to help these owners keep everything in tip-top condition. Lifeboat crew defy fog in rescue – then raise £1000 with car-wash!
everburgh RNLI were called out on Saturday June 2 to assist Local resident Sam Jones said on Twitter afterwards: ”Great job. The RNLI said: "RNLI La broken-down fi shing vessel in challenging conditions, the I'm duty Launch Authority this weekend and I was dreading the Volunteer crew in Leverburgh RNLI announced in a national media release on Sunday (June pager going off yesterday morning in the thick fog. were paged at 0802 hours 3). "I remember from my crew/navigator days that one of the scariest yesterday morning (Saturday) to attend to a broken-down They faced the challenge of really thick fog - and returned to take shouts I was on was in calm conditions but thick fog. Great fundraising fi shing vessel, between on the further challenge of a fundraising car wash! effort too!" Lochmaddy and Cheesebay, North Uist. Isles fi re team heads for Moldova "The 5.7m vessel, which had suffered engine failure, had one person on board. n Thursday May 17, Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MSP, Alasdair "On arrival at the scene, a OAllan waved off three local fi refi ghters on their way to tow was established, and the deliver a refi tted fi re engine to Moldova. casualty vessel was taken to the Pictured are Ian Murray, Alasdair Allan, David Campbell and Alex safety of Lochmaddy Marina. MacLennan. "The thick, dense fog, which The Lewis-based fi refi ghters joined colleagues from across Scotland had descended on Harris and in Edinburgh as part of the Scottish Emergency Rescue Association Uist yesterday morning, presented Leverburgh’s volunteer crew with (SERA) expedition that will see fi ve fi re engines and an ambulance some particularly challenging conditions during this rescue. taken to the Eastern European country. "The Berneray-Harris ferry and the St Kilda passenger boats were This is the tenth year that a crew from Lewis has taken part in the all cancelled due to the very poor visibility. initiative in partnership with Blythswood Care. "This is the 3rd shout for Leverburgh RNLI’s new Shannon Class Alasdair Allan MSP said: “I was delighted to see off Iain, David and Lifeboat, which arrived went on service on 2nd May 2018. Alex as they set off on their epic 2,000 mile journey. "The Lifeboat and her crew were back at the station, refuelled and “The group have been doing lots of fundraising over the past months ready for service again by 1115 hours. in order to deliver lifesaving equipment and a fully refurbished fi re "Following their attendance at the shout, the crew joined their engineer to Moldova. I am always in awe of people who dedicate so fellow crew members at the station car wash, which went on to raise much of their time and efforts in order to help others. over £1000. “They are doing the islands proud and I wish them the best on "The crew would like to thank everyone who came along and gave their mission.” so generously throughout the day." EVENTS SECTION ONE - Page 14 www.hebevents.com 07/06/18 - 04/07/18 Celebration of work by volunteers on Isles By Eilidh Whiteford registered, which refl ects the high level of unsure how to structure what the role opportunities organisation between VCWI, the Outer Hebrides volunteering happening in our communities,” she and responsibilities are, and again, that’s where we Social Economic Partnership (OHSEP), Volunteering elebrations were taking place the length continued. can step in to offer guidance and support.” Hebrides, Harris Voluntary Services, Uist Council and breadth of the Western Isles to C “There are many strands to the work of And the Volunteer Centre offers Volunteer of Voluntary Organisations, and Voluntary Action recognise and honour the Western Isles’ army the Volunteer Centre – we can offer free and Management training sessions throughout the Barra & Vatersay. of volunteers this month as part of the nation- confi dential support to people who want to islands to support organisations who involve Suzanne explained: “Our work ensures we have wide Volunteers’ Week 2018 (June 1-7). volunteer and groups looking for volunteers, and volunteers. day-to-day contact with volunteers and grass roots The Outer Hebrides boast the highest percentage help match volunteers to suitable roles within This year, the Centre also look forward to Community and Voluntary Sector organisations of volunteers in the UK with 50% of islanders groups and organisations. introducing national Volunteer Friendly Awards, across the Western Isles. volunteering their time, skills and energy to help “We also provide support to community events a simple, user-friendly quality standard designed “We, therefore, represent the voluntary sector make their community that bit better. Volunteers which are often run entirely by volunteers, as well to support, recognise and reward groups who at a number of strategic groups with organisations Week is the perfect time to say thank you to your as organise adult and youth volunteer awards to are good at involving volunteers and who have like the Comhairle, NHS Western Isles and others. volunteers and celebrate the amazing work going recognise both the achievements of volunteers and good volunteer management practice (www. It means voluntary groups have a voice to these on locally! individuals, and those organisations which provide volunteerfriendly.org.uk). Any organisations partnerships, and have someone through whom And helping those helpers are staff of Volunteer the best experience for their volunteers.” signing up for the award will receive support to they can get information on their proceedings and Centre Western Isles - an independent charity This year the Volunteer Centre launched its new develop volunteer friendly policies. business.” providing information, advice and support to website – www.volunteercentrewi.org – to further Already the Volunteer Centre delivers the To fi nd out more about the work of Volunteer individuals interested in volunteering, as well as promote volunteering throughout the Western Scotland-wide Saltire Awards (for 12-25 year olds), Centre Western Isles, including island offi ce to volunteer managers, voluntary groups, clubs Isles, and to make it a little easier for volunteers designed to formally recognise commitment and contact details, the assistance and guidance and organisations, private and public sector to fi nd their perfect position through the new contribution of youth volunteering – with 158 available, and the success stories from a plethora organisations and companies. searchable volunteer opportunities database. Saltire Awards presented to island school pupils of island volunteer ventures, please visit the new With four offi ces throughout the island chain – “Sometimes a person wants to volunteer but does last year. website at www.volunteercentrewi.org in Stornoway, Lewis; Tarbert, Harris; Balivanich, not know what opportunities are available,” said It also runs its own award schemes to help groups, And you can keep up to date with VCWI Uist; and Northbay, Barra, the charity support Volunteer Centre Joint Manager Kirsty Macdonald. schools, and organisations highlight and reward the on Twitter @VolunteeringWI and Facebook @ volunteering across the island chain. “That’s where the new website comes in to help work of their volunteers. The Clisham and Kisimul VolunteercentreWI “The past year has been extremely busy for us, and, as the results are drawn from our staff system, Awards (adult awards) have been developed but it’s been great to see an expansion of the work it ensures all the opportunities presented there are to highlight an outstanding adult volunteering Volunteering across that we do,” said Volunteer Centre Joint Manager up to date. contribution for long-term commitments. Suzanne Macaulay. “We can also help organisations looking to And the Callanish Awards (Primary School the Western Isles “Last year we exceeded our target for the year recruit volunteers. We fi nd sometimes a charity age) are earned through participation in a group The Volunteer Centre has developed with a total of 479 volunteering opportunities or organisation is looking for volunteers but are volunteering day, with the highest number of intergenerational work projects between local Callanish Awards ever, 282, presented last year. schools and older people’s projects throughout the With awards refl ecting the high level of local islands. input from island schools, the Volunteer Centre Stornoway Primary School pupils visited Western Isles is delighted to increase working links members of the Lewis Retirement Centre to talk with youth organisations this year, as partners in the about their school project ‘Toys from the Past’. development of Year of the Young People 2018 in the Outer Hebrides. Pupil Emily Macleod was also presented with her Callanish Award during the school trip as she Representing youth volunteering and Saltire regularly volunteers and visits members at the awards across the islands are four Youth Volunteer Retirement Centre during her school holidays. Ambassadors – a role which the Centre is keen to develop over the next 12 months. In Barra, pupils of Castlebay Primary chose to do a Christmas volunteering project; the Volunteer Organisations working in partnership are key Centre provided craft resources, enabling them to the volunteering success in the Western Isles, to make personalised Christmas Cards for all of and in 2010 The Third Sector Interface Western the clients at Cobhair Bharraigh and St Brendan’s Isles (TSIWI) was established as a partnership Home – hand-delivered by the pupils themselves. Volunteer Centre Western Isles “Actively encouraging, supporting and promoting Emily Macleod with her Callanish Award volunteering” The Volunteer Centre provides a range of support to ensure people can volunteer, and in Join Us 2017/18 supported 103 community events that TRUSTEES rely on volunteers. And this year the Centre has We are looking for new Trustees from all 146 brand new one-off, long-term and short-term areas of the Western Isles to help guid and opportunities registered. further develop our charity. If you are interested, please email info@ volunteeringwesternisles.co.uk or phone us on 01851700366. 07/06/18 - 04/07/18 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION ONE - Page 15
Councillor Charlie Nicolson helping with the Volunteer Centre Christmas appeal for the Salvation Army Armed Force The Volunteer Centre has a particular focus on developing volunteering in remote and rural areas and offers popular Volunteer Network (VolNet) events in June meetings for volunteer managers to get together and exchange news and views, with feedback saying volunteer managers felt better connected as series of Armed Forces events are taking a result of attending. A place in June in Stornoway. The next VolNet meeting will take place The information teams of 4 SCOTS (The during Volunteers Week on Tuesday 5th June in Highlanders) and 7 SCOTS (51 Highland Regiment) Stornoway. For more information or to request are back up in Stornoway on Thursday June 7and one in your area, please get in touch at info@ Friday June 8. volunteeringwesternisles.co.uk They will be in Perceval Square, Ionad Spòrs Volunteer Centre Callanish Awards are open to Leòdhais, Tesco and the Co-op. all Primary School age children and are earned through participation in a group volunteering event. A spokesman for the local Reserves says: “They If you know of a group of young people who are can tell you about the many roles and opportunities volunteering, get in touch! If you are involved in that await as a regular or as a part-time paid youth groups, church groups and local Brownies, volunteer reservist. Guides, Scouts and other youth organisations or If you are working or busy during the day, there work in a school setting, get in touch and fi nd out is to be an event called Look at Life on Thursday more! June 7, from 6-8pm being held in the Army Reserve The Saltire Awards are open to volunteers Centre on Church Street, Stornoway. aged 12 to 25 years old across Scotland and are “This event does exactly what it says on the designed to formally recognise commitment and tin. Come along, get your hands on some of the contribution of youth volunteers – it looks great equipment issued to our armed forces. Talk to the on your CV and you can earn Young Scot points! If guys, get their experiences, see what roles you can you are already volunteering, your hours could be undertake as a regular or as a part time Reservist.” accredited. Get in touch to fi nd out more! On Saturday June 9 local people may well “hear the sounds of gunfi re (don’t worry, it’s blank rounds being used) in the Arnish area as Reserves train up there as part of their company weekend training.” At the end of the month there is Armed Forces Week (AFW). The fl ag-raising to start AFW will be on Monday June 25 at 10am in Percival Square. This will then be taken down the following Monday ( July 2) after the Armed Forces Veterans march starting from the Bridge Centre, stepping off at 6.30pm. Sgoil an Rubha prizegiving Callanish 2017 “But we would ask anyone wishing to march to The Volunteer Centre Western Isles are leading be there for 6pm. Point to note - you don’t have to the way for Scotland in the Wood Foundation’s be a veteran to march as this is the year of youth – Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI). Last year, the we would love it if some youth organisations also YPI fi nals at Sir E Scott School saw two teams marched and showed their support for our Armed competing for a £3,000 donation to their chosen Forces.“ charity – the boys representing Leverburgh RNLI On Saturday June 30, “the Co-op has very kindly and the girls championing Crossroads Harris. – for the second year running – agreed to host a The Crossroads presentation was declared Garden contest win veteran's breakfast, from 9-10am – no money the winner and Morag Munro, Crossroads, was needed just pop along for a blether and a bacon delighted to receive the big cheque from the or sausage roll.” winning team, along with additional funds raised Also on Saturday June 30, there will be a by the pupils from a Swishing event they held. for Daniel, aged 7 veterans’ night hosted in the Drill Hall of the Army Reserve Centre. Emily Gravett is an English author and illustrator aniel MacAlpine, aged seven, who attends “If you are ex Forces please do come along, or DStornoway Primary School, has won the of children's picture books. For her debut book if you know of a veteran let them know, we would Gravett Garden Competition in the national published in 2005, and again two years later, love to see some new faces or perhaps veterans First News children’s newspaper. she won the annual Kate Greenaway Medal who have not be to an event for some time. Daniel won £500 of gardening vouchers for his recognising the year's best-illustrated British “It’s a great opportunity to catch up and fi nd out school garden and a set of signed books written by children's book. what else is happening in the veteran's world. “ the children’s author Emily Gravett. First News is a UK newspaper for young readers. Daniel designed a school garden with three It is published in a full colour tabloid format every rules to protect wildlife that might visit the garden. Friday, and aims to present current events and Trust gets Emily Gravett was the judge of the contest and politics in a child-friendly format, alongside news chose Daniel’s entry as the winning design on entertainment, sport and computer games. Lottery award YPI Harris Actively promoting volunteering opportunities CalMac aids Year of Young People for island youngsters, VCWI has been involved allan Head Community Trust has received with helping clear up the islands’ coastlines by Ga £3,900 National Lottery Awards for All organising school talks and providing equipment erry operator CalMac is supporting the CalMac serve are being supported with a selection Scotland grant from Creative Scotland. Scottish Government’s Year of Young People of free vouchers to YoYP events and all other YoYP to allow schools and young groups to undertake F The group will use the funding to engage local beach and shore clean-ups, for which pupils (YoYP) 2018 with two new ticketing initiatives. Ambassadors (including those on the mainland) will be supplied with a complimentary 50% off people in an Arts Festival which will transform the received Callanish awards. A survey was carried out to establish a selection travel voucher. ex RAF facility bought by the community in 2016. of different initiatives to support YoYP 2018, in The site will see local people, schools and artists addition to those already in place. YoYP 2018 is a celebration of the nation’s young people and a platform to give them a stronger paint buildings and paths to represent a variety of Feedback from the CalMac Community Board voice on issues that affect their lives and showcase themes celebrating community togetherness and showed ticketing support as a key theme and their talents and achievements. visually improving the site for visitors. following further consideration the decision National Lottery Awards For All Scotland gives was taken to contribute to the work of the YoYP ‘We’re fully behind the Year of Young People and groups a chance to apply for a grant of between Ambassadors by offering incentives to get out and are keen to use our network to spread the word £300 and £10,000 for projects that aim to help explore Scotland. about what’s happening as much as possible,’ said CalMac’s Director of Community and Stakeholder improve local communities and the lives of people Around 500 YoYP 2018 Ambassadors have Engagement, Brian Fulton. most in need. been recruited to make sure that young people National Lottery Awards for All Scotland awards and organisations in local communities all over ‘We hope that this small gesture will make grants to community, arts and sports groups on the country know about YoYP 2018 activities and it easier for them to get to Year of Young People behalf of Big Lottery Fund Scotland, Creative events. events. Thanks also to Young Scot for all the support they have given us in getting this great Scotland and sportscotland and on Friday 18 May Laxdale School Litter Kit Ambassadors residing within the islands initiative up and running’ 74 groups received cash boosts totalling £590,572. EVENTS SECTION ONE - Page 16 www.hebevents.com 07/06/18 - 04/07/18 New arts group with fi rst theatre project
By Eilidh Whiteford He continued: “It’s a bit of an experiment, to be honest – my hope for Sruth-mara is that we can create shows that my local community n exciting new drama scene is emerging in Uig as arts feels invested in, shows that grown organically out of this place, Aorganisation ‘Sruth-mara’ (Sea Current) invites the nurtured by the people who live here.” community to get involved in its fi rst theatrical project ‘Move – With Julia, Mairi and Anna on island throughout the week of open Glusasad’ this month. rehearsals, Andrew hopes to introduce them to as many people as Sruth-mara has been established by new Timsgarry resident possible, and encourages anyone interested to come up and say Andrew Eaton Lewis, who recently moved to Uig from Edinburgh hello: “Julia is very friendly, approachable and collaborative, so what with his family. I would say to people is, come and say hello and don’t be afraid Having worked in the arts in Scotland for over 20 years, most to express an opinion, whether you’re an Uig resident or a visitor recently as arts lead for the Mental Health Foundation and passing through. programmer for the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival, Andrew was Julia and the team will be in residence at Uig Community Centre also keen to develop as an independent producer – and has found from June 26th to 29th, and following the production’s development inspiration in his new home. week there will be a fi rst work-in-progress performance in Uig before “Uig is a beautiful and inspiring place, with a rich culture ‘Move – Gluasad’ moves to be shown on the An Lanntair stage in and a diverse but closely knit community,” he said. “It also has a Stornoway on Saturday, June 30th. fantastic community centre with a main hall that is already used for “I hope lots of people from Uig will come and that they’ll feel performances but has the capacity to be used more. entertained and inspired!” said Andrew of the theatrical tide fl owing “The idea, in a nutshell, is to develop new theatre projects from into the area. Uig, with the involvement of my community, which can première “This is a relatively rare opportunity to see an artistically ambitious on Lewis but also have potential to tour more widely to festivals like show by a really experienced team of professional performers, in a Celtic Connections or the Edinburgh Fringe, as well as across the UK community hall in Uig – with the added opportunity to help shape or even internationally. that show before it goes into fi nal production. “Sruth-mara is Gaelic for sea current, and the idea is that the “If it gets a good response, I hope to do more events like this next organisation itself will be a kind of sea current, carrying ideas and Award-winning theatre maker Julia Taudevin year,” he added. people back and forth from Lewis to the mainland in a spirit of equal exchange.” Andrew continued: “Julia is an award-winning theatre maker But fi rst, Sruth-mara has a second wave of work for summer 2018, whose work is well known across the UK, and her mother is from with a theatre adaptation of Alastair McIntosh’s book ‘Soil & Soul’ The fi rst in this new creative ebb and fl ow for Uig is an ambitious Lewis so she has strong family connections here. also in development. new work in Gaelic, English and other languages, by award-winning theatre maker Julia Taudevin and collaborators Mairi Morrison and “Mairi is also from Lewis and is well known here, whereas Anna “The playwright and performer Alan Bissett has already had a long Anna Porubcansky. will probably be a new face to a lot of people on Lewis, so the team conversation with Alastair at his home in Glasgow and will be doing we’ve put together feels like a good mix of familiar and the new.” research for a script while he’s on Lewis in July performing his show “Move – Gluasad feels like a perfect fi rst project for Sruth-mara,” (More) Moira Monologues at An Lanntair,” said Andrew. said Andrew. “The idea behind it is to explore songs and stories And it is hoped that the communities of Uig will also add to of migration and loss across different cultures and to look at the the team’s mix as they are invited to get involved by attending the “Like Julia, he’ll be living in Uig for a few days and while there common points, for example, between Scots emigrating across the production’s open rehearsals and sharing thoughts and comments won’t be a Soil & Soul performance – we’re too early on in the world because of the Clearances, and today’s refugees from places with Julia and the team. process for that – we’ll be visiting some of the places described in the like the Middle East.” “The open rehearsals are literally that – rehearsals you can come book and hopefully talking to lots of people about it. Throughout Move’s development, Julia is working as composer and watch and see the show coming together,” Andrew said. “Alan will also be doing a ‘Meet the Author’ event at An Lanntair and playwright, incorporating musical styles as diverse as Gaelic “Everyone and anyone who is interested is welcome, and Julia where he’ll be talking about the project, so please come along and psalm singing, Swahilli lullabies and Epirus Polyphony to create a is very open to talking about the show before and afterwards and say hello!” sonic space into which stories of loss and migration are dropped like hearing comments, suggestions and any stories and songs that people To fi nd out more about Sruth-mara and the upcoming projects this the ebb and fl ow of the ocean. would like to share with her.” summer, visit www.sruth-mara.com Good year for port Islands Bill approved busy and successful year for Stornoway 35-40 vessels a year and a signifi cant number he Islands (Scotland) Bill was unanimously APort Authority showed a strong of business opportunities being created Tpassed by MSPs .on Wednesday May 30th underlying fi nancial performance despite throughout Lewis and beyond. and pictured right, just after the vote, are some challenging economic conditions, the SPA The Master Plan also aims to provide of those involved in the campaign for the Bill - reported on Wednesday May 23rd. improved berthing and servicing for oil and Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MSP Alasdair Allan; The Authority’s 2017 annual report renewables projects and a new linkspan/ Derek Mackay MSP; Humza Yousaf MSP, Scottish highlights improvement in many aspects of freight ferry berth, as well as a multi-functional Government Minister for Transport and the the business as it plans a series of ambitious development at Goat Island/Newton Basin Islands; CnES CE Malcolm Burr; former Council developments in line with its 20-year Master and leisure and amenity facilities around Leader Angus Campbell; and CnES Convener, Plan. Cromwell Street Quay. Norman A. MacDonald The Bill was introduced to the Scottish Parliament The report shows total vessel movements To pave the way for the deep water port, last summer and the key provisions of the Bill enjoyed grew by nine per cent on 2016 to 908, with site investigations costing £400,000 began widespread public support. the number of ferry passengers up by fi ve per in November and this, along with other cent (to 276,088) and cars by eight per cent exceptional items, including repair and Alasdair Allan said: “This historic legislation seeks to (to 92,999). maintenance contracts worth £250,000, meet the unique needs of Scotland’s islands now and in the future, helping to create the right environment The number of visiting yachts also showed affected the Port Authority’s profi ts during for sustainable growth and empowering communities. a rise of eight per cent to 404 and turnover 2017 despite turnover increasing. of £3.4 million was 3.4 per cent higher than “The measures included in the Bill, along with the Alex Macleod, the port’s Chief Executive, 2016. Scottish Government’s existing work in areas like said: “Last year was a strong and steady period transport, digital, housing and health, will contribute In contrast, the report reveals that 45 cruise for the Port Authority. The economic climate ships visited Stornoway during 2017 (a 30 per to the right conditions for island communities to grow was diffi cult but we increased turnover and thrive. cent decrease from 64 the previous year), with and most aspects of the business showed cruise passenger numbers down signifi cantly "The legislation also seeks to “island proof” future A requirement to ‘island proof’ future legislation improvements on the previous year. policies to make sure that policies are workable in on what was an exceptional year in 2016. and policies. “The other results, such as the reduction the islands, and to create an islands plan where the Current facilities at Stornoway are in cruise passengers, only emphasises that it government has to set out its priorities for island The protection of the Scottish parliamentary hampering cruise trade as vessels more than is correct to develop our facilities in line with communities. constituency boundary of Na h-Eileanan an Iar from 156 metres long cannot berth alongside in the variation. harbour and passengers have to be transferred the Master Plan, which will create signifi cant “This is the fi rst ever legislation for Scotland’s ashore by small boats. This decline has economic opportunities for Stornoway and the islands and fulfi ls a key manifesto pledge the SNP The allowance of exceptions, for inhabited islands, underlined the need for a key part of the port's whole of Lewis and Harris. stood on in the Scottish Parliament elections in 2016. to the standard three or four member ward rule for local government electoral wards. Master Plan - a proposed deep water port - “I want to thank our key partners, customers, Key provisions of the Bill include: The introduction of a regulation-making power for which will allow berthing of vessels up to 350 staff, harbour users and other stakeholders The development of a National Islands Plan, which the Scottish Government to create a licensing scheme, metres long. for their support during 2017. This support would set out the main objectives and strategy of following a request from a local authority, in relation A deep-water port is crucial to accelerate will become even more important as we the Scottish Government in relation to improving to works in or under the sea in the coastal waters growth in the burgeoning cruise business, as it develop these ambitious but crucial major outcomes for island communities. surrounding islands for up to 12 nautical miles. could mean Stornoway attracting an additional developments in the coming years.” 07/06/18 - 04/07/18 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION ONE - Page 17
Senior Maritime Operations Offi cer Jackie David Smith with Donald Macaulay who Mackenzie and Senior Coastal Operations serves with the Scottish Ambulance service Offi cer David Smith in Benbecula! Stornoway Coastguard joins guests at Royal garden party at Buckingham Palace
rince Harry and his new bride Meghan Arena bombing and so Prince William was absent thank you to you, for your incredible work over The following afternoon they went in through PMarkle were among a host of royals from the London event in order to be at the nearly 50 years." the main Palace gate to attend the Garden Party attending a garden party at Buckingham Palace Manchester commemoration. “In fact, many of the issues William and I now – they had to show two forms of identifi cation in London on Tuesday May 22nd to mark It was Harry and Meghan’s fi rst royal engagement work on are subjects we were introduced to by our and arrive early before the offi cial start at 3pm. A Prince Charles’ 70th birthday. as a married couple - the wedding took place on father growing up. military band was playing. They got a chance to see round the acres of grounds with not a blade And also there were two members of the team the Saturday before the Buckingham Palace event. “His passion and dedication are remarkable and of grass out of place nor a weed to be seen. At from Stornoway Coastguard, Senior Maritime Addressing the crowd, Prince Harry said: “We seeing so many of you here today, I cannot fail but 4pm the Royals came out and Prince Harry made Operations Offi cer Jackie Mackenzie and Senior are here today to refl ect on and to celebrate my to be in awe of the drive he has had for so many father’s dedicated support to all of you and the a speech – which was interrupted by an aggressive Coastal Operations Offi cer David Smith. years, to contribute to the enrichment of society work that you do. both in this country and around the world.” bee! Then the Royal Family members came out And who should they bump into amidst the “As I was preparing for this afternoon, I looked to mix with the crowds and met various people. crowd, but Donald Macaulay who serves with the Jackie and David were there because they Jackie and David were able to shake hands with through the long list of those who had been were nominated by the Maritime and Coastguard Scottish Ambulance service in Benbecula! Camilla and have a short chat with her about their invited. Pa, I was again struck by the range and Agency, which had 50 people there in all from The garden party held by Charles and Camilla, work. The event fi nished at 6pm with the National diversity of the work which you are involved with. all over the UK. The fi rst they knew about it was Duchess of Cornwall, was in honour of the charities Anthem. "It is your selfl ess drive to affect change, whether when the offi cial letter arrived from the Palace. and organisations with which The Prince Of Wales that is to improve the lives of those who are on Jackie has worked at the MCA for 20 years and Jackie followed up this by going to a Rolling is involved. Around 6,500 representatives from the wrong path, to save an important piece of our David for 18 years. Stones concert in the London Stadium – which these groups were there. meant travelling by London Underground on her national heritage or to protect a particular species They arrived in London on the Monday own for the fi rst time. She said it was a great Given that a summer garden party can’t take under threat, which William and I draw inspiration night – and prepared for the following day by place in November – the prince’s actual birthday from every day. reconnoitring the Palace that evening and were performance by the veteran group. - and Prince Charles has a lot of celebrating to “So, Pa, while I know that you've asked that able to see The Queen, Princess Anne and Princess At the Garden Party, in addition to the paid staff do this year – the decision was made to host the today not be about you, you must forgive me if I Eugenie returning to the Palace from Royal Ascot from the Coastal and Operations sector of the garden party in May. don’t listen to you – much like when I was younger and the fl ag being raised over the Palace as the Coastguard, there were representatives from the It fell on the fi rst anniversary of the Manchester – and instead, I ask everyone here to say a huge Queen took up residence. Coastguard Volunteers. Mosque opens after building restored
he new mosque or masjid in Stornoway opened on Friday May T11th. Members from the local Muslim community, which totals around 100, and others who had travelled from various parts of the UK, attended the fi rst prayer meeting held in the newly-fi nished building on James Street, Stornoway. It was led by an imam who travelled from London especially for the event. … Mufti Mangera spoke of the “extraordinary moment” of the inauguration of the mosque. There had been Muslims living on the island for 70 years and they had been looking to create a community centre for many decades. He thanked all those involved for the team who undertook the restoration and development of the building, and the raising of the funds. During the afternoon members of the public were made very welcome with a delicious range of curries, cakes and sweets and offered the chance to have a look around the newly-restored building. The work had taken little more than four weeks from the moment the leader team of builders from Leeds arrived in Stornoway. The building includes showers, toilets, and other facilities included for the religiously prescribed funeral rites where the deceased’s body is washed and wrapped in a white cloth. There is no imam for the mosque – local people will take turn to lead prayers. The building will be also used for free classes, including Arabic lessons and teaching the Koran. The building’s uses will be limited because it does not have a kitchen. The opening of the most northerly mosque in the UK also attracted media representatives from around the UK with reporters from Edinburgh, Glasgow and London. The mosque was opened just in time for Ramadan which started on Tuesday, 15th May. EVENTS SECTION ONE - Page 18 www.hebevents.com 07/06/18 - 04/07/18 Community spirit is blooming
early £2,000 has been spent on Nimprovements at Bayview Community Gardens in Plasterfi eld on the outskirts of Stornoway. These gardens are tucked away between the Barratt houses and are accessed by paths from Cnoc Iomhair (Ivorhill) or Redburn. Point and Sandwick Trust general manager Donald They’ve been growing for 10 years and are John MacSween with Advocacy’s outgoing chair Ernie looked after by green-fi ngered members of the Garden and new chair Emelin Collier. residents association, many of whom are now Pictures by Sandie Maciver of retired. SandiePhotos Photography. Point and Sandwick Trust, the community wind farm charity which runs the three turbines at Ernie steps down Beinn Ghrideag, has given two main donations to Mossend Residents Association. The fi rst was £999 in Spring 2017 to help them from advocacy role create fi ve raised beds. This allowed them to buy timber, compost and plants for the beds, which are rnie Garden recently stood down from his now growing onions, leeks and strawberries. Erole chairing Advocacy Western Isles at the All sorts of vegetables are now growing in the group’s Annual General Meeting in Stornoway. gardens – including early and late potatoes, carrots, He handed over to Emelin Collier, former Head lettuce, spring onions, beetroot – and all the of Planning and Development at NHS Western Isles residents get a share when they are ready. Photograph by Sandie Maciver of SandiePhotos who was also involved with setting up Advocacy Then, last month (May 2018), the Trust gave the planting. The area is leased from the council but operated more than 16 years ago. another £940, which went towards maintenance Teacher Muriel Macleod said they had “a by the residents, mainly those from Cnoc Iomhair The AGM was held in the Newton community equipment including a new mower. fantastic day” at Bayview Community Gardens. and Airigh Ard. The association extends out and rooms on Tuesday, May 22, where there was an The gardens are now bringing the generations down to Steinish and Tolmie Terrace and up to “We learned how to plant potatoes and cabbage. emotional goodbye to Ernie, who set up Advocacy closer together too as the residents association have Plasterfi eld, North Street and Sandwick. We saw the lovely new gardening equipment in 2001, along with Emelin and John Maclean. been working with a Gaelic Medium class (primary they’ve just received from a community fund. The basic garden was created in 2008 and Friends of the organisation were also there, 3/4 composite) from Stornoway Primary on an designed by the council’s former landscape They’ve got an excellent set up there and it’s lovely including Donald John MacSween, general intergenerational community project, specifi cally architect, Robert Stubbington. Local councillor to see how a small community can come together manager with community wind farm charity Point about gardening. Angus McCormack was also instrumental, it and Sandwick Trust, which is about to hand over its and work so well as a group. The children, accompanied by class teacher having been his idea to set up the association. latest tranche of funding to Advocacy. “We’ve really appreciated their help with our Muriel Macleod, recently paid a visit to the As well as still being a local councillor, Angus project. They’ve been great!” Point and Sandwick Trust have committed to give gardens and were shown how to plant cabbages McCormack is now chair of Point and Sandwick Advocacy £5,000 a year for fi ve years. This is and potatoes by association committee members The association make a point of keeping the Trust and he expressed his joy at how the garden helping to expand the service across the islands, Donald Macleod and Ken Kennedy, who is also the grass tracks mowed, for good access, and have had come on – and how the residents association by funding more hours for Advocacy workers, treasurer. also recently had the overgrown areas cleared. had started working with the children of Stornoway particularly those working with people with mental Contractors took away three tons of cuttings, which Primary. health issues and the elderly. Donald and Ken then accompanied the children to Maybury Gardens where they helped the improved the access to the gardens in particular. He was “delighted” to hear about the connection Advocacy Western Isles is a free, independent youngsters choose plants for their plot at school, Maturing trees, shrubs, fl owers, vegetable beds to the school, which he hailed as “another and confi dential service that supports people and later went up to the school to help them with and benches all make for a lovely environment. development for the Bayview Gardens project”. in speaking up for themselves, defending their interests and ensuring their voice is heard. Point and Sandwick Trust also gives fi nancial Hebrides Alpha praises support of windfarm trust support to the Western Isles Association for Mental Health, to help run the Catch 23 drop-in service, residential recovery programme for and also to Western Isles Foyer and to the Hebrides that this is funding the supported accommodation Alpha Project. A islanders with addiction would quickly – but this is not the case. “become unsustainable” without the grant “However, the Hebrides Alpha Trading side of The Western Isles Association for Mental support it receives from community wind farm Health receives £5,000 a year, while Western Isles the service is offering a very valuable opportunity charity Point and Sandwick Trust, its manager Foyer, which helps homeless and other socially for persons with addictions in terms of therapeutic disadvantaged young people, and the Hebrides has revealed. employment and this is an essential part of Alpha Project, which runs a residential recovery The Hebrides Alpha Project received £15,000 from recovery also.” programme for islanders suffering from addiction, Point and Sandwick Trust last month (May) – the latest People who are taking part in the project are get £30,000 each. instalment in a total of £45,000 since last year. required to spend two days a week in therapeutic Donald John MacSween stressed the importance Shona MacLeod, manager of the Hebrides Alpha employment, geared towards improving their job of supporting those organisations working hard to Project, said they were “so grateful” for the support prospects, and some of them choose to work with help the vulnerable or disenfranchised. Advocacy from Point and Sandwick Trust, which goes towards Hebrides Alpha Trading. in particular, he said, were “giving a voice” to basic running costs. It pays salaries and other They are also required to attend a community people who wouldn’t otherwise have one. administrative costs such as travel. Shona MacLeod, manager of the Hebrides Alpha self-help group, either Alcoholics Anonymous or “Advocacy, Catch 23 and Foyer all work to It amounts to nearly half the money that Hebrides Project, at the project’s residential unit in Upper Coll, Road to Recovery, twice a week, and research has support different groups in our community who Alpha has to fundraise each year, just to keep the found this kind of group to be effective. “We don’t take referrals from the mainland need all the help they can get and we are pleased to project going. so it’s very much local charities supporting local The programme also offers individual counselling support them in their work, doing just that,” he said. The money comes out of the profi ts from Point people and we appreciate the help from Point and but detox always begins in the community, under At the AGM, Advocacy Operations Manager and Sandwick Trust’s three turbine wind farm – Sandwick so much.” nursing care. Cathy Anne Dunn reported that the past year every penny of which goes back to the community The Hebrides Alpha Project is a charity which Point and Sandwick Trust general manager had been “another very busy year” for Advocacy, to support good causes as the wind farm is 100 per has been running since 2006. The residential unit Donald John MacSween said Hebrides Alpha dealing with a total of 1,350 cases across the cent community owned. opened in 2011and incorporates an in-house was “a key project”, identifi ed in the charity’s Western Isles. Point and Sandwick Trust has committed £30,000 recovery programme for up to six people at a time community development plan. She also revealed a large number of mental a year to the Hebrides Alpha Project – one of its with serious addiction. “The Western Isles has one of the highest incidents health cases, with about 85 per cent of the cases biggest commitments after Bethesda Care Home of alcohol and drug use in the UK and Hebrides in the Southern Isles involving people with mental It has a subsidiary business, Hebrides Alpha and Hospice, which gets £55,000 a year. Alpha are providing a much-needed rehabilitation health issues and told of a trend for people in Uist Trading, which offers window cleaning, power Speaking at Hebrides Alpha’s residential unit in service, available locally for the fi rst time.” and Barra having to wait for two to four months washing and other services to the public while also Upper Coll, manager Shona said the funding had before they are seen by psychiatric services. providing therapeutic employment to people who Shona, also a social worker and counsellor, said: made “a massive difference” to the project. are taking part in the rehab project. However, the “There’s a number of residents we’ve had whose On a different note, she reported that the SMILE “It has kept us able to sustain the project, trading arm does not fund it. chances of dying if they didn’t come in to the unit project (See Me I Want to Live Equally) had been basically. Without it, we would be going further have been signifi cantly high. There are so many giving presentations to professionals and the Addressing this misconception, Shona said: “In and further into debt and the project would soon medical complications which result from continual general public about how best to communicate terms of funding, the window cleaning and power become unsustainable fi nancially.” substance use. It is very damaging to both physical with people with a learning disability. These washing side of the project is not able to contribute and mental health.” presentations have been very well received and She added: “What I really like about Point and signifi cant fi nances at all so the majority of the more have been booked in, including a date in the Sandwick Trust is that it’s supporting local charities. fi nances has to be sought elsewhere. Another update is that the project has a new diary with Hebridean Housing Partnership. Bethesda and ourselves have been locally set up to “We do realise that some people who pay for website – hebridesalphaproject.org – and a help local people. their windows etc may be under the impression Facebook page, @HebridesAlphaProject. 07/06/18 - 04/07/18 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION ONE - Page 19
Outer Hebrides Business Gateway and the Prince’s Trust are delivered locally through Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Economic Development OUTER HEBRIDES 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 of offi 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. FUNDING SCHEME HELPS LOCAL SKIPPERS Angus Macleod with his new boat turnover. I also hope that the success of my small FIS lending invested in the area and the local fl eet business can have a positive effect on other local becoming better-equipped as a result. businesses around it; from purchasing materials Almost 80% of applicants were under 40, LAND FISHING VESSELS through to the product being supplied.” giving young people a sustainable career path and Funding from FIS has also allowed Angus the opportunity to live and work in the islands. securing an £8.5k loan and a £1.5k grant to help wo Barra fi shing fl eet skippers have secured MacLeod, one of only a handful of Outer Hebrides’ The Comhairle has invested almost £500k in the her purchase a second hand vessel to fi sh for wrasse. Tfunding to develop their businesses through fi shermen to possess a Class 1 Skippers’ Ticket, purchase of second-hand fi shing vessels - with total the Fisheries Investment Scheme (FIS) operated The 32-year-old also received assistance from which enables him to skipper fi shing vessels of any investment in the local fl eet nearing £2m, which by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar. the Royal Bank of Scotland and the Outer Hebrides size in the UK, to invest in a modern multi-purpose has helped create and safeguard valuable industry Launched six years ago, the scheme, which Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme, a joint initiative white-fi sh vessel. jobs locally. is managed and delivered by Business Gateway between ‘Scape Reinvest Communities Fund’ and The boat is capable of twin-rigging for prawns, Norman McLean added: “The FIS has enabled Outer Hebrides, offers loans of up to £100k to help Comhairle nan Eilean Siar. white fi sh or pelagic species as well as additional the modernisation and expansion of the Barra applicants purchase second hand fi shing vessels. Having graduated with a degree in Geography species that may become available post-Brexit. fl eet to refl ect the opportunities created by higher In the past three years, 73% of FIS lending has before working in television production, Catherine The 49-year-old, from Barra, has been a fi sherman shellfi sh prices, increased global demand and been invested in the Uist and Barra fi shing fl eet decided to retrain and completed an HNC in since leaving school, spending the fi rst 10 years in diversifi cation to vessels which target wrasse helping it become better equipped, with almost Mechanical Engineering before working offshore the industry trawling aboard a local mobile gear and other species. With a further 17 applicants 80% of applicants under 40 years of age. in the oil industry. After working aboard a prawn vessel before a period seine-netting and 15 years currently in the pipeline, FIS will continue to play Norman MacLean, Business Gateway Outer trawler and static gear boats, she decided to launch pelagic fi shing in EU and international waters. His a vital role in creating much needed sustainable Hebrides, said: “Since 2012, FIS has loaned almost Tom Cat Fishing, named after her grandpa Tom, and business is called St Barr Fishing Ltd. local employment.” £500k to help people buy vessels they otherwise has now purchased her own fi shing vessel that will Angus said: “I initially went to Business Gateway would not have been able to afford. The scheme catch wrasse in the summer months and velvet crab 10 years ago when I purchased my fi rst trawler and GENERAL DATA continues to be attractive to the local fi shing out of season. went back to them as I knew funding might be industry and has encouraged a great number of Catherine said: “The FIS loan has helped me available to help me purchase a smaller and more PROTECTION REGULATIONS younger people to invest in the sector, which can purchase a vessel over a period of months rather effi cient vessel. Having worked with my 18 year old Is your business equipped for the General Data only have a positive impact on the aging local fl eet, than years, and by applying through Business son for nearly two years, knowing that he is keen to Protection Regulations that came into effect on 25 helping to make a vital sector of the local economy Gateway Outer Hebrides I also found out about follow in my footsteps gave me the confi dence to May? The new rules mean a new way of handling healthier and more sustainable.” grant funding which I otherwise would not have take on the loan. As he learns more it will provide the data you collect and the ways you use, store and Catherine Cobb from Barra is the fi rst female known about. My main aim over the next year is me with an opportunity to spend less time at sea share data. Business Gateway has compiled a free FIS applicant to be assisted through the scheme, for the business to start generating a good, steady and more time on land growing the business.” online tutorial on the rules which you can watch Cllr Donald Crichton, Chair of Sustainable at any time. It’s available, along with other useful Development Committee and Fisheries JCC, said: tutorials, at www.bgateway.com/online-tutorials “The Comhairle has always recognised the importance of the fi shing industry to the local economy – and in BUSINESS GATEWAY the past 10 years alone we’ve invested nearly £1.5m in the local fl eet. Future prospects are encouraging, AMPLIFY MAGAZINE with a further 17 applications in the pipeline - which Business Gateway produces a quarterly could result in further investment of up to £4m in magazine for entrepreneurs working to grow their fi shing vessels to create much needed sustainable business. Thanks to input from industry experts local employment. The Comhairle looks forward to and leaders, the magazine has simple, insightful continuing our excellent working relationship with and genuinely valuable advice – which is ideal for the industry in future.” those on the road to success. Issue fi ve is currently Duncan Macinnes, Secretary of the Western Isles available and focusses on the challenges businesses Fishermen’s Association commented: face trying to protect against ever-changing cyber “Since the launch of the FIS this has enabled threats. To fi nd out more visit www.bgateway.com/ fi shermen from across the Western Isles access to driving-growth/amplify where you will also fi nd all funding which has resulted in young fi shermen the previous issues of the magazine. continuing to invest in the industry and creating employment in the most fragile areas of the DIGITALBOOST Western Isles where no alternative employment Are you looking to power up your business? opportunities exist.” Digital technology is changing how businesses Duncan continued: “The Fisheries Investment operate and can help you reach new markets, Scheme continues to be attractive to the fi shing streamline your work processes and make it easy industry and many fi shermen would not have for customers to interact with you. If you would managed to buy vessels without such tremendous like to learn more, Business Gateway’s DigitalBoost support from the Comhairle.” programme can help. It offers online guides, The Comhairle’s investment in the Uist & Barra workshops and an online health check. To fi nd out fi shing fl eet through the FIS over the past three years more, and to see what’s available to your business, Catherine Cobb aboard her new boat has been particularly signifi cant - with 73% of total visit www.bgateway.com/digitalboost
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EVENTS is published by Intermedia Services (Stornoway) Ltd, Church House, 16 James Street, Stornoway HS1 2QN Tel: 01851 705743 New Outer Hebrides Care Academy to help shape a sustainable integrated workforce
LANS for a new academy to address following commitments: Pthe growing need for a highly We will establish a partnership with the trained, professional and sustainable Health and Social Care sector, working workforce within the Outer Hebrides together to provide caregivers qualifi cations care sector are being developed by Lews locally. Castle College UHI. We will work with our partners to ensure The plans will assist with education agencies and caregivers provide the highest and training in the care sector set against standards of care. increasing demand and a growing elderly We will respond to suggestions for population. courses that meet our partners’ needs. learning and continuous professional said: “We are working with our partners to According to the Outer Hebrides We will strengthen our links with development opportunities. support young people into apprenticeships Community Planning Partnership 2017 agencies to provide local Further Education “The Health Department at Lews and career pathways. it is anticipated that 31.1 % of island (FE) and Higher Education (HE) learners with Castle College UHI has a long history of “We also want to attract more men into inhabitants will be aged sixty-fi ve and over continued work placement opportunities in preparing students for employment in local the care sector and life changers into what by 2028. This suggests a signifi cant impact order to enhance their employability. health and social care settings. We value is often referred to as an older workforce. for health and social care provision across We will work cooperatively to achieve our relationships with the sector and the the Islands. “The Outer Hebrides Care Academy a strong, sustainable, integrated workforce structured placement systems which our will act as a hub for employers and we are The Academy will bring together and address the skills gap. partners agree can be further developed.” delighted with our partners’ enthusiasm to private care providers, local authority, Sheila MacLennan, Assistant Principal Donnie Macdonald, Head of Health take this exciting new venture forward.” health board, agencies, and voluntary said: “We’ve set up the Care Academy to organisations led by Lews Castle College strengthen our understanding of the needs of UHI to create education tailored for the our partners and align our curriculum with workplace and high quality jobs. the local care employers’ requirements. What's in Section Two Lews Castle College UHI affi rm the We can offer bespoke courses, work based How we keep track of route to good outcomes ...... B2 Lewis Car Club: Autotests go ʻfrom strength to strengthʼ ...... B2 More news from Lews Castle Woman of infl uence for Bahaʼi Faith ...... B2 The menu by John Dory ...... B3 Comunn Eachdraidh Nis ...... B3 College on pages C10 & C11 Building our communities ...... B4-B5 Naidheachdan Gàidhlig ...... B6-B7 NHS Update ...... B8 Praise for An Cotan Nursery New books at Western Isles Libraries ...... B9 Lews Castle College News ...... B10 - B11 here has been a very positive indoor and outdoor facilities provided. Aquaculture needs more skills, new people, report says ...... B12 Toutcome for An Cotan Nursery One parent referred to in the report in Lews Castle grounds following summed it up: 'The nursery is fantastic Gaelic Facilitation Skills brings learning to Young and Old ...... B12 a recent inspection by the Care and my children really enjoy it' Success for Sgoil nan Loch school Quiz Team ...... B13 Inspectorate which said there was College Principal Iain Macmillan an excellent quality of experiences welcomed the report saying: “The Stornoway Primary Newsdesk ...... B14 and care and support provided to the management and staff of An Cotan are June at An Lanntair ...... B14 children there. to be commended on the work that they The nursery, which is operated by do. The outcome of the report comes as Lewis Crofters approaches their Diamond Anniversary ...... B15 Lews Castle College UHI, provides care no surprise to me and I am delighted that Crofting to benefi t from reforms ...... B15 and education for up to 35 children we continue to provide such high quality at any one time and at the time of the services to the local community” What you need to know about Sheep Scab ...... B17 inspection, in late April 2018, had 71 In addition to providing the nursery Make the best lamb returns youʼve ever had a reality ...... B17 children registered. the College also provides a wide range of The Nursery was commended for many courses leading to formal qualifi cations RNLI News ...... B18 aspects of service ranging from the warm in care and health and has recently HIE: We want the Outer Hebrides to be highly successful and competitive .....B19 welcome given to parents and children launched a new Care Academy initiative through to the positive caring, nurturing to address the growing need for a highly relationships developed between the trained, professional and sustainable or at www.welovestornoway.com children and staff and the quality of both local workforce.
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he Linda Norgrove Foundation is such just seems to be the norm. Ta small charity that it’s diffi cult to It’s easier to understand when I realise that, on understand why it requires so much effort to Lewis, our German friends are very punctual, but for keep it running. us 10 minutes of our time just zip away before we Some people infer that it must be easy because go anywhere so we’re always a few minutes behind. we are a foundation who mostly just give money But, in spite of these problems, it’s very to others who implement the projects. rewarding work. We’re just embarking on the But this ignores the requirement for us selection of the next intake of medical students. to evaluate the recipient organisation, their We are likely to have more than 150 applicants, commitment, experience and how well fi tted will interview 15 to 20 and select seven. their proposal is to the very special situation in So, this autumn we will be sponsoring a total of Afghanistan. 28 medical students. Next year our fi rst two girls The country itself is a diffi cult place to work will graduate after fi ve years of studying and start because so much is in turmoil. Little ever settles their practical training to qualify for registration down to a steady state and, compared to the UK, as doctors. it is very much a ‘ducking and weaving’ society. It sounds good but one can’t help thinking of the Nothing is as straightforward as in UK and so 143 disappointed girls, a signifi cant proportion of every Afghan project involves constant checking whom will have to give up their hopes and dreams and revaluation. of being a doctor and consent to a marriage There are signifi cant cultural differences and arranged by their families. Then she must live this has been the biggest challenge to us over the within her husband’s family compound at the past seven years. A very small and silly example bottom of the female pecking order, undertaking is the procedure involved in arranging a meeting the most menial of the women’s tasks, possibly Cultural differences. It’s very different from the More information about all or visit. It appears to us that it has to be cancelled bullied by the new mother-in-law and allowed prospects of a young Lewis girl and the penalty of our projects is available by each of the parties a couple of times before a out only when accompanied by a male family for failing is different too. Believe me, Afghan on our website: www. meeting goes ahead. Frustrating for us but this member, and walking a few steps behind. girls try hard! lindanorgrovefoundation.org Autotests go Woman of infl uence ‘from strength for Baha’i Faith By Eilidh Whiteford An infl uential poet and theologian of the Baha’i Faith in Iran, Tahirih was a distinguished woman whose life, infl uence and elving deeper into the beginnings of the Baha’i Faith and execution made her a key fi gure in the religion as one of the fi rst 18 Dthe life and times of prophet ‘The Bab’, the latest Lewis followers of the Bab, known collectively as the ‘Letters of the Living’. to strength’ Baha’i community public presentation takes a look at one of the And Mr Ata Farhadi, guest speaker at the Baha’i public talk this fi rst 18 followers of the Bab – Tahirih. month, is set to travel to the Western Isles for the fi rst time to reveal he 2018 Autotesting series at Lewis Car Club continues to go more about this remarkable woman. Tfrom strength to strength with Paul Macsaab/Morris/Custard and Kieran/Liam/Ross split by just over a second between them “Tahirih was a woman ahead of her time and the fi rst to strike a all after a day’s driving. blow for women’s rights in the modern age,” explained Ata. The juniors taking part are really enjoying it and it really helps “She represents the truth that men and women are both the prepare their car control for when they will take to the public roads manifestations of one reality, both deserving of equal respect, and once old enough. both deriving their power and value from one source. 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This was because of his love for Carpaccio Beef, shallot red wine confi t, fi shing and the Lochinver area in particular shaved Parmesan Pear Sable with Cardamon Sauce That day that I had lunch at the same table Albert Roux's Souffl é Suisses hy would anyone in their right mind Salmon as the grand master of food, the menu included Coffee Creme Brullee, Crispy Tuille pay £100,000 for a menu? Sweetbreads many spectacular offerings including some W Roast Chicken mentioned in the list below. Well, it did happen recently and the person The recipe this month is from a book written Spring lamb with mint sauce who bought it was of sound mind as we shall Fish soup with Rouille, Croutons and Swiss by Albert Roux's famous brother Michael which Braised Ham and spinach fi nd out further on in this month's column. Cheese is entitled, "Life is a Menu." Green Peas Caulifl ower Borin and boiled potatoes The word " menu" is thought to have originally Golden Plover on toast come from the Latin word "minutus" meaning Salad something made small. However, as with many Cream of Pumpkin Soup fl avoured with Curry Pudding sans Souci words associated with food terminology, it was Peaches Imperial "poached" by the French and came to mean, Pastries Ingredients except the potatoes, in butter Boil it for 20 minutes to "a detailed list" or resumé of any kind. Today, Dessert coffee this "detailed list" is found in every restaurant in a heavy based pan without reduce by two thirds. The only other Titanic menu in existence was 500 g diced pumpkin or colouring. Add the stock and Season and pass through a to provide diners with information and prices squash. sold in 2004 for £28,000. It fetched this lesser the bouquet garni to the pan fi ne sieve. about the different types of food available from 100g diced carrot. price at auction as the bottom section of the and bring to the boil. Allow to cool and store in starter to sweets and everything in-between. 50 g diced white leek. menu had been torn. the fridge. 50g diced celery. Add the potato and cook Menus are categorised into six main types When ready to serve, mix In our modern media age, restaurant menus 250 g diced potato. for about 15-20 minutes on ranging from the top of the range A' la Carte this curry reduction into and tasting menus down to the " Du Jour" or " can be viewed online before visiting the venue. 50g unsalted butter. the simmer till potatoes are Personally, there was more excitement visiting 2 litres chicken stock. cooked. the double cream to taste Chalkboard menus" and Cycle, Static and Table and whisk until ribbon d'hote in the middle category. What drew me a restaurant in the old days as your fi rst sight of 1 small bouquet garni. Add the cream and bring 250ml double cream. consistency. ( When the to the topic of menus this month was the eye- the menu was when the waiter brought it to your back to the boil for a couple CURRY CREAM: cream is thick enough to drop watering price of £100,000 paid recently at table. Over the years, I have read all types of of minutes. menus in many countries. In places like Japan 50g fi nely diced carrot. Season with salt and off the whisk to form a ribbon auction for an original menu with a historical 40g diced celery. on the bulk of the cream.) link to a signifi cant international event that took and South Korea sometimes there are no English pepper. Remove the bouquet 40g fi nely diced onion. garni and then liquidise. place 106 years ago. translations on the menu so you have to take To serve. pot luck resulting in some memorable and some 30 g unsalted butter. Pass through a fi ne sieve The menu came from RMS Titanic and was of not so memorable dining experiences. One of 2 tablespoons mild curry and check the seasoning. Pour the soup into piping the fi rst meal ever served on board on 2 April my favourite food memories is being invited to powder. hot soup bowls. 250ml vegetable or chicken Making the curry cream 1912. This was the fi rst day of the Titanic's sea lunch with Albert Roux when he opened his Using a tablespoon, make a stock. quenelle of curry cream and trials and offi cers and crew enjoyed their fi rst Chez Roux restaurant in Inver Lodge Hotel in Sweat the vegetables with 1 small bouquet garni. place on top of the soup. ever meal served in ship's dining room before Lochinver in April 2010. butter until they are a light being joined by passengers. 200ml double cream. golden brown. Serve at once as the Albert Roux, the famous French born Add the curry powder and quenelle of cream will slowly This extensive menu consisted of: restaurateur, came to Britain many years ago with Making the pumpkin/ squash soup sweat for a minute. start to melt. Hors D'Oeuvres Varies his equally famous brother Michael. Together Add the stock and bouquet Can be served with a few Consommé Mirette they opened the restaurant called La Gavroche Sweat all the vegetables, garni . grilled fl aked almonds Cream of Chicken soup in London that went on to become the fi rst Soup & Pudding for CEN funds Saturday 16th June at CEN Naidheachdan News from Comunn Eachdraidh Nis S + $ $ X Ri thighinn aig CEN/ Coming Up " # $ % &