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But he’s not hanging up the oil-stained overalls just yet as Turning 67 next year, the time has come now though for the well-known retirement will leave him plenty of time to work on restoring his own mechanic to start his ‘second life’ and enjoy the delights of retirement. fl eet of classic cars! “I want to spend some more time with the grandkids,” he said. “It’s been absolutely wonderful, I’ve enjoyed it so much, and it’s a “We’ve got seven grandkids to keep up with now. And I think we’ll thanks to customers and clients over the years. hard thing giving up what you enjoy,” said Malcolm, who admits he be going on some holidays, perhaps spend winter in warmer climates. “One of the best things of this work has been the people I’ve met,” attempted to retire last year but ‘it never happened’. “And of course I’ve also got a number of classic cars I want to he said. “So many wonderful people over the years. “It’s diffi cult to retire when you love your work!” he added. restore for myself. There’s about a year’s work sitting waiting there “A business is nothing without its customers, so I just want to stay Malcolm entered the motor trade aged 15, and fi rst established his already on those, so I’ll not be giving up that!” thank you for the kindness and support all our customers have given own garage – Kiwis Garage – at Bells Road, Stornoway. And after half a century in the local trade, Malcolm added his us over the years.” Lochs Gaelic Choir – 60th Anniversary he Lochs Gaelic Choir was formed as a ladies choir in 1951 island. All have left their individual marks on the choir, in all sorts T– but it wasn’t until 1957 that it became a mixed choir…and of different ways, and helped extend the goodwill to Lochs and our the rest, as they say, is history! community here, far beyond our own borders. This means that, at the upcoming National Mod in Fort William, We would like to take an opportunity therefore to celebrate this the full choir will be, amazingly, celebrating its 60th Birthday. signifi cant milestone in the choir’s history, to look back, and to share Like every group that has been in existence for 60 years, it some time with the very people who made this all possible, and has seen much change: Perhaps there have been over 300 men helped get us to where we are now. and women whom the choir has brought together over the years, To this end, we are holding a special celebratory dinner in the through changing fashions and kilt lengths, and who have all had the Town Hall in Stornoway on Friday, the 10th of November (6:30 opportunity to be Sopranos, Altos, Tenors and Basses under a Lochie for 7pm), followed by a ceilidh dance, and a once-in-a lifetime banner…but in its essence, we would hope that much of the choirs opportunity to see and hear the biggest Lochs choir ever assembled. original purpose and outlook still remains today. While, sadly, not all our friends are still with us, and others will be Some of us now have the choir fi rmly in our DNA; others have unable to attend, we would like to encourage as many as possible come and gone more fl eetingly, have come to the island or moved of those people who have sung with the choir over those years (even away to far-fl ung corners of the world. Natural performers have for just a short time), or who have played such a signifi cant part in shared their rich talents. Many, perhaps more shy or reluctant stars, supporting us, to attend. have surprised themselves in what they have achieved, and what we Does this include you? can achieve together. We really hope that you can come along, and that it will be a Members have come to the choir from all over the parish and unique, poignant, but most of all enjoyable evening. beyond - from all walks of life; both young and old; partaking in the choirs successes and failures; the competitions, the travels and Unfortunately, spaces in the Town Hall are quite limited, so we the new places to visit and explore; the laughter and anecdotes; its would appreciate it if you could let us know by the 27th October hard work and play…but more than anything, in the close ties and at the latest if you wish to attend. Tickets will cost £30, and will be friendships that have grown over the years through the shared joy of allocated on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis. socialising together, of singing Gaelic song, and in preserving just a If you would like to come, please contact us on HOW TO CONTACT US little of a fast disappearing culture and way of life. [email protected] or by phone 07917 113039. All have contributed to the rich heritage of the choir and our We very much look forward to seeing you there! Editor: Fred Silver 01851 705743 [email protected] Design and layout: Andrew Jeffries [email protected] Advertising: Caroline Henderson 01851 705743 [email protected] Administration: Marie Anne Macdonald 01851 705743 Distribution - online and in-print: Judi Hayes 01851 705671 [email protected] Feature writers/reporters: Eilidh Whiteford, Elly Welch, Katie Macleod, Roz Skinner 01851 705671 [email protected] Additional design: Keith Stringer Event promotion in EVENTS and welovestornoway.com: NEXT EDITION: The deadline for information and advertising is Tuesday [email protected] October 24th. The newspaper will appear on Wednesday November 1st EVENTS is published by Intermedia Services (Stornoway) Ltd, Offi ces 1-3, Clintonʼs Yard, Rigs Road, Stornoway, HS1 2RF Tel: 01851 705743 05/10/17 - 01/11/17 www.hebevents.com EVENTS SECTION ONE - Page 3 Family set to launch new dairy farm in Bragar By Eilidh Whiteford From the Moo to You’ is the tagline for the Western Isles ‘newest dairy farm, getting set to deliver fresh milk and dairy produce right to islanders’ doorsteps. Ready to start milking later this month (October), Moorpark Dairy in South Bragar is the new undertaking of the Mackay family – with father Gordon leading the way and son Scott assisting. Previously working in the off-shore industry, Gordon is delighted with his latest career change: “The way the work in the North Sea was going you never knew really if your job was safe,” he said. “I’ve always wanted to start a dairy herd, so the way offshore went was the push I needed to get going with it!” Steadily preparing both the dairy buildings and livestock over the past few years, Moorpark Dairy is now getting ready to begin its fi rst milking this month – with the latest technology in the Manus milking parlour ensuring a premium product every time. “The new milk processing plant has been a large investment, with the bottling plant, pasteurizer, cream separator and homogenizer,” said Gordon. “The Manus milking parlour has the very latest technology for animal health essential for today. With individual cow monitoring, the herd has its own nutritionist from our feed supplier, so they are given the best feed rations available,” he continued. “The cows are also monitored with individual cow electronic collars and can be monitored from a mobile phone or offi ce computer. The computer system will also monitor the milking, so will pick up any problems that an individual cow may have.” As well as ensuring the best equipment, Gordon and Scott have also been keen to secure the best livestock and now boast a herd of pedigree Guernsey cows, originally from South Wales, as well as Ayrshire cows brought up from renowned farmers the Barr Family in Campbelltown. “We wanted something a bit more special for the island so Guernsey cattle was selected, with Ayrshire cattle, to give islanders a premium product at a price to match supermarkets, as much as we can delivered to their doorstep,” said Gordon.