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From the fastest runners who completed the course in around 20 minutes to those taking a more leisurely pace, the challenge was met by of all age groups and included some interesting characters like Darth he annual Women’s Cancer Challenge 5K marks its 10th Vader, a speedy witch and even Batman turned out to take part. Tanniversary this month and event organisers Tony and Led by The Leanne Fund founders Willie and Chrisetta Mitchell, the Kirsty Wade are keen to try and make the 2016 Challenge extra runners and walkers enjoyed some lovely sunshine as they made their special. Participants take once again to the 5K route in Lews way around the Bayble course from outside Sgoil an Rubha, through Castle Grounds on Saturday, May 21st and the aim is…”to have Garrabost and over the moor to Lower Bayble. 1,000 participants to celebrate this special occasion,” says Kirsty. Crossing the line fi rst was Donald Mackay in a super quick time took part and also our volunteers for their support on the day. Tony added: “If the event could raise just under £12,000 this of 22 minutes 20 seconds and fi rst female was Point’s own Marina “We were delighted that so many people came out to take part and year, that would mean the local community would have raised Murray in 23 minutes, 24 seconds. £100,000 in ten years of the Womens Cancer Challenge, which support the work of The Leanne Fund. would be a great way to celebrate the anniversary.” (https:// First under 16 male was Daniel Stewart in 26 minutes followed by “The Leanne Fund is now looking forward to several more www.facebook.com/WomensCancerChallenge/) Stuart Graham and Connor Graham. First female under 16 was Isla events this year with a team taking part in the Baker Hughes 10k in Mackay in 32 minutes and 14 seconds, 2nd was Abbie Stewart and Aberdeen later this month; the Peking to Paris rally; the Dusk2Dawn 3rd Bethany Macleod. 50k on Lewis in July and the Stramash music festival in Stornoway in The trophies were sponsored by local businesses: Ivor Finlayson September." (Builders), Stornoway Painters & Decorators, Thai Cafe and The Leanne The charity was set up in 2009 in memory of Leanne Mitchell Fund’s own trophy. from the Isle of Lewis. The charity funds special treats and a range The day’s proceedings were expertly directed by MC Duncan of support services for young people affected by Cystic Fibrosis and Macleod who donned a full Lochs FC kit for the occasion. their families across the region. Participants were treated to a hearty feast of delicious soups and The Leanne Fund relies entirely on fundraising, sponsors and home-baking after the event in Sgoil an Rubha which was a great charitable donations to fund their valuable work. fi nale to a very successful day. Chrisetta Mitchell from The Leanne Fund said: “The event was a For more information visit: S great success and we would like to extend a huge thank you to all who www.theleannefund.co.uk Fair winds blow for Urras Energy shareholders rras Energy Society has announced that its shareholders will encouraging to see the new Board of Directors come together for the Ureceive a market-leading 4% interest for their investments fi rst time and engage so wholeheartedly with the project. for the fi rst year. "We were so pleased to be in a position to consider the fi rst interest Interest will be reviewed each year and scope remains for higher payment to the shareholders after only six months of the new turbines returns in future years for the 167 members. being in operation. We are delighted with the progress made since the launch of the share offer and with the support of our shareholders The new Board of Directors, who were appointed at the Annual and our partner organisations, Galson Energy and Urras Oighreachd General Meeting last November, met on 19th April to consider the Ghabhsainn." interest rate for investors and discuss a range of set-up issues. On operational issues, the main challenge for Galson Energy Directors received an update on the installation and commissioning continues to be the scale of planned maintenance by Scottish and !"#!$ %!&"' !"#!"# ()* of the two new turbines at Baile an Truiseil plus a summary of Southern Energy on the electricity grid each year as the community + ,- production over the winter. Performance reached 94% of the forecast wind turbines currently are unable to export electricity during these over the six months to March which was considered a satisfactory periods. An update was also provided to Directors on the strategic outcome for the initial period. planning being undertaken by Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn across Carola Bell, Chair of Urras Energy Society said: “It was hugely the Galson Estate to guide the distribution of wind energy incomes. 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