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Northton in Harris on Saturday September 3 – despite
adverse weather conditions towards the summit – as part of a
fundraising campaign to pay for cancer treatment for former
Stornoway Primary pupil Sophie Gackowski.
The group included Angela McGeoghegan, Rachel Murray, Catriona
Libby, Sarah Jane Murray, Nicola Macleod, Linsey Macleod, Keilidh
Mackay, Michelle Gurung, Elaine Macleod and Terri McGeoghegan.
They are aiming to raise far more than their original £500 target,
which is going to complete Sophie's fundraising goal of £15,000. In
all, ten started on the walk but two turned back after an old injury
recurred and affected one of them.
Sarcoma. Three months later, three more small lesions appeared.
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with chemotherapy.
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expanding at 1.5cm in three months to only 1mm over three months.
But these treatments come at a cost - hence the public appeal for funds.
The climbing group had raised £1,400 at the time of going to press.
To donate, go to www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/terri-mcgeoghegan
Sophie is the daughter of former Stornoway TSB manager Peter
Gackowski. As she grew older, she suffered seven years of pain
with her right hand, leading to multiple hand and wrist surgeries,
speculative diagnoses and many courses of treatment. Sophie was
finally given a diagnosis of Epithelioid Sarcoma in August 2014.
Having her right hand amputated was her only option.
She recovered from the surgery with no evidence of cancer, yet
months later a small dot appeared on the CT scans of her lungs. It was
removed in December 2015 and a biopsy showed it to be Epithelioid
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Having started off as a sports coach, Claire says
Donald: “takes that psychology and management
techniques and applies them to the world of
business, but it’s in a very practical and easyto-understand way. Anybody who’s involved
in managing a team of people will benefit from
coming on this course. It’s great for a range of
people. You might be new to the role, or you might
have been a manager for 20 years. You’ll still
benefit from it.”
Claire and Diane should know: they attended
the same course in June of this year. As Diane
notes, “We went through the course ourselves,
and as well as everybody else, we were hugely
inspired by what Donald was saying and the skills
he was teaching us. It impacted all of us.” And
this month, thanks to Orbit Agency, there’s the
opportunity for it to impact and develop the skill
sets of managers across the islands, too.
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£7311 boost to lifesaving charity
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all the local businesses who supported every aspect of the event,
reducing the costs to an absolute minimum. The money raised by the
event is about double the average for previous years.
ucky2bhere, the Skye-based life-saving charity received a
massive boost from the emergency services in Stornoway
when it received a cheque for £7311,79 arising from the annual
soccer match between 999 service personnel and a fundraising
evening event which followed.
Angus Morrison said that there had been about seven Lucky2bhere
AED devices on the islands at the start of the year, related to a small
support group in Harris. Now there were 39, with around 500
people trained to use them – and he hopes that there will be 90
devices installed by the end of the year. “The emergency life-support
training is key – we don’t put the machines in unless there are people
who trained to use them,” said Angus.
In the hard-fought game on Saturday August 13 at the Stornoway
Running Track pitch, the police took a 2-0 lead, but the fire service
came back with a 3-2 victory to take the cup home for another year.
The police team included members of the ambulance, paramedical
and Coastguard services.
(https://www.facebook.com/Stornoway-999-Charity-FootballMatch-1628624417454371/?hc_ref=SEARCH&fref=nf)
A few days later Roddy Macdonald and Angus Morrison of
Lucky2bhere on the Western Isles received the cheque on behalf of the
charity and Angus talked of the huge progress made by Lucky2bhere
during this year. The charity’s ambition is to improve survival rates for
those who suffer cardiac arrest to match those of European countries
such as the Netherlands. This is to be achieved by extensive training
of the population in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques
and the positioning of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) devices
throughout the Islands and beyond.
The cheque being handed over to Roddy Macdonald and Angus Morrison of
Lucky2bhere as well as the event’s man of the match, Ian Murray
This was the eighth year of the charity football match and a
different charity is chosen each year to benefit. Although there were
some funds raised from the game and its associated events like facepainting, the majority of the money came from the evening event
held at the Stornoway Golf Club. The organising committee thanks
Angus also explained that BT was working with community
councils throughout the Islands to convert phoneboxes into bases for
the AED devices – the councils can take over the boxes for £1 and
BT would guarantee the power supply to the former phone-box for
seven years. So far none of the work has been completed, but three
boxes in North Lochs – at Achmore, Crossbost, and Grimshader –
have been assigned so far.
There’s an on-line map available showing locations of all the AEDs
– and there are mobile apps available to download (App for Iphone:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/crowdsav/id523487908?mt=8
App for Android Devices: https://play.google.com/store/apps/
details?id=com.crowdsav)
Natural pain relief is aim of Scott’s therapies
By Eilidh Whiteford
E
xpanding the option of natural pain relief to
Western Isles residents and sportsmen and
women is the new business of osteopath Scott
Tracey who has opened Complete Osteopathy
on Church Street, Stornoway.
“I want to provide a fair and efficient service
for a traditionally hard working community – as
the old saying goes 'pain is inevitable, suffering
is optional',” said Scott, who is originally from
Inverness.
A former competitive swimmer, it was through
his own injury experiences that Scott was first
introduced to the practice of osteopathy, a holistic
approach to whole body health that helps all types
of musculoskeletal conditions.
“We decided to move mostly because my wife's
mother's side of the family are from the island and
she spent many summer holidays as a child,” he
said. “We wanted our children to be raised in the
same environment that my wife fondly remembers.”
“Through a sports injury I began having intense
pain in my neck, which ended up with a neck
collar, painkillers and advice to rest; but five weeks
later no improvement,” he said.
“A family friend suggested we see a local
osteopath who quickly suggested my ribs were 'out
of place' and not my neck. Despite my scepticism
I wanted to get back to training, so I decided to
give it a try.
“Two sessions later I was pain free and the end
of the week back to training,” he continued. “The
simplicity and efficiency of the treatment sparked
my interest and I began to informally studying
different therapy systems.”
In 2004 he moved from informal study to
undertake a four year course in classical, modern
and contemporary osteopathic theory and
techniques at the European School of Osteopathy,
and is now a fully qualified General Osteopathic
Council registered Osteopath.
“I still regularly study and continue education
as the workings of the human body is endlessly
fascinating to me,” he said.
“Almost anyone can benefit from osteopathy as
almost everyone experiences pain and stiffness at
some point in their lives. These things will often go
away, heal themselves and that's part of the natural
healing systems of the body. When the body loses
that ability – that is when we can be of help,” Scott
continued.
“'Aches and pains' are like the alarm and a signal
from the body that something is under strain or
possibly being damaged.
“When you experience 'pain' that's usually the
body trying to protect you from damaging the
tissues further, so it changes your behaviour to limit
your movements.
“If you catch the problem in the 'alarm' phase,
this means we can usually clear it up quickly. If
it is in the 'pain' state, then treatment will usually
take longer.”
Scott added: “My priorities for therapy are safety,
pain reduction and improved movement. Patient
consent is very important and I find that involving
the client in the process of treatment, through
information and manual therapy gives best results.”
Having previously practised in Inverness – where
he still runs a monthly clinic due to client demand –
Scott's results rate is generally high and positive, with
his clinical audit 2014-16 revealed around 50% of
clients responding fully in one to two sessions; 30%
responding in two to four sessions, and ten percent
in four to six sessions; and 97% of clients coming as
direct referrals from satisfied customers.
Moving forward with the new Stornoway-based
business, Scott's plans for the Complete Osteopathy
clinic are to expand both the osteopathy side to
provide a non-interventional option of natural pain
relief for the islands; as well as develop a sports
and performance side to provide another manual
therapy option for the islands sporting community.
“I have also developed a 'vocal massage'
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Stornoway premises,
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treatment particularly for singers and performers
who use their voices,” he said. “Having had actors
and singers as clients over the last few years, I've
created a method of working with the muscular
aspects of voice and breath production which has
helped previous clients with their vocal training.”
Scott added: “Using an integrated approach
gives me a strategy to apply to each client as an
individual, so it keeps work interesting and every
day can be a learning experience.
“I enjoy enabling people to get back to doing
what they enjoy and improving their activities
of daily living with less pain, suffering and as a
consequence, more enjoyment.”
To find out more about Scott Tracey and
Complete Osteopathy, please visit www.
completeosteopahy.co.uk
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Eye-in-the-sky benefits of local drone venture
E
xperts have predicted that very soon, small drones will ‘fill
the sky’ across the UK.
Here in the Western Isles, HebDrone, a newly-established firm,
is hoping to tap into exciting new drone technology which negates
issues of height and distance to deliver stunning clear images and
footage of previously inaccessible angles.
HebDrone is run by father and son team Ruaraidh and Conal
Ferguson. Ruaraidh told EVENTS: “We’ve had the idea for HebDrone
for around a year but we needed time to fully research the idea with
regard to the most suitable technology and training.
“If you are going to use a Drone for any type of commercial activity
at all you have to complete a Civil Aviation Authority approved
course covering everything from principles of flight to air safety.
“Conal has a lot of technological and engineering experience
whilst I’ve been involved in energy surveying for a good number of
years. The new company joins together both our skillsets.”
Ruaraidh is keen to stress that the prime objective of ‘Heb Drone’ is
to provide additionality to businesses which already exist. “We will
be speaking to businesses and asking them how our service can make
their business more efficient, for example the ability to survey a roof
without the use of scaffold or providing aerial shots to complement
existing services such as estate agents or wedding photography.
“We can also provide aerial surveys of wind turbines even fish
farm cages. The possibilities are endless,” he said. “There is an awful
lot of potential out there.
“Our equipment is cutting-edge, the drone is a DJi Inspire Pro using
a Zenmuse X5 camera, pretty much the choice of professionals across
the UK. “It is the first camera specifically designed for a drone.”
Flying of drones is regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority and
without ‘Permission to Fly for Aerial Work’ it’s impossible to get
commercial insurance. As you can imagine, something weighing 7KG
falling from 100 metres could be very dangerous and as such there are
very strict protocols in place surrounding not only flight safety but also,
as you are using a camera, personal security and privacy.
Ruaraidh added: “This is an exciting opportunity and we are really
looking forward to working with a diverse range of businesses within
the Western Isles.”
To find out more about ‘Heb Drone’, email hebdrone@gmail.com,
or call Ruaraidh on 07810 603188, or Conal on 07765 181196.
Digital enthusiasm
from tourist industry
Artist support
scheme is
launched
By Eilidh Whiteford
O
uter Hebrides Tourism is delighted to report a 'fantastic
response' to a recent survey, carried out to determine
how the Western Isles fare as a destination in terms of digital
technology.
O
n Thursday September 8th, An Lanntair launches Hebrides
Contemporary Arts (HCA), a new artist support scheme for
local new and emerging artists and creative practitioners.
Funded by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, the project is led by
the artist, curator and An Lanntair’s new Artist Support Coordinator,
Alex Boyd.
HCA will offer would-be visual artists, musicians, theatre
practitioners, writers and others all sorts of exciting new opportunities
– from mentoring and coaching to workshops with industry
professionals, funding advice, networking and sharing events,
portfolio reviews, exhibitions and even concerts.
Elly Fletcher, Chief Executive of An Lanntair said: “This is a very
exciting and important moment in An Lanntair’s work with the local
artist community.
“An Lanntair has such an important role to play as a hub for the
support and growth of emerging talent from the islands. What HCA
will do is offer real opportunities and real resources in a diverse
programme of support. I hope that more and more of the incredibly
talented artists from the islands will start to access these opportunities
and to benefit from connecting, networking and even collaborating
together on the programme.”
The launch event starts on Thursday September 8 at 7pm. Alex Boyd
will introduce the project and his role and upcoming opportunities.
Artist Geoff Stear will give a short talk about his work and give a tour
around his new exhibition iNorge. There will be the live debut of
Mother Night, a new Stornoway band featuring Callum Macleod and
Fraser Crosby. Pocket Cinema will be previewing exclusive tasters
of some short films to be shown in the Autumn. Artists. makers and
musicians will have the chance to sign up to the new Mentoring and
Support Scheme.
An Lanntair ask that any artists, musicians, writers and others
Conal and Ruaraidh Ferguson
working in the creative fields come along to our launch night on
September 8th to find out more, or get in touch via alexboyd@
lanntair.com to find out more about the scheme and how it might
benefit them.
Alex Boyd is a photographer and curator based in the Outer
Hebrides. Educated at the University of Glasgow, his work has been
widely shown internationally with solo exhibitions at the Scottish
Parliament, as well as group exhibitions at the Royal Academy, Royal
Ulster Academy and Royal Scottish Academy. He is best known for
his collaboration 'Sonnets' with Scots Makar Edwin Morgan. In 2012
he was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Art (FRSA). In 2013 he
was Artist in Residence at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig on the Isle of Skye. His
work is held in the collections of the National Galleries of Scotland,
the Royal Photographic Society, the Royal Scottish Academy, and the
Yale Centre for British Art in the US.
“Lots of businesses are extremely keen to improve their digital
skills and have expressed an interest in a variety of training courses,
from basic IT skills to help with developing online booking,” says the
survey report.
It adds that local companies should keep an eye out for further
training opportunities as Outer Hebrides Tourism is currently 'pulling
together a wide ranging training plan' to run over the winter months.
There was a large response to the survey, which was undertaken
during high tourist season; and some of the key findings discovered were
that 85% of all respondents had a website, 63% of which were mobilefriendly, and a further five per cent had websites in development.
However, only 34% of respondents said they analysed their web
statistics; and for marketing their business online, most used Visit
Outer Hebrides (66%) and VisitScotland (59%) websites.
Almost a third of those who completed the Outer Hebrides
Tourism survey stated they do not use any social media platforms in
advertising or promoting their businesses.
For others though, Facebook and Twitter are the most popular
of the social media channels used – 63% of respondents using
Facebook and 20% accessing Twitter. And the survey revealed that
Tripadvisor and Facebook are proving the most common way local
tourist businesses receive their online reviews.
However, it seems there is a wee way to go for many island-based
operators when it comes to conducting business online it seems however
– only 77% of those who completed the survey offer an online payment
system, with 85% using bank transfer, PayPal or credit/debit card
payments; and only 32% of respondents currently offer online booking,
with just a quarter providing an online availability only calender.
And turning to look at internet provision over the Outer Hebrides
tourism industry, the survey reported that 40% of respondents used
standard broadband; 29% Heb Net; 14% use satellite, and only eight
per cent had fibre broadband. Seventy-five per cent of the local
businesses surveyed said they offered customers use of Wi-Fi, and
over 90% of those offered Wi-Fi to guests free of charge.
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27 Kenneth Street
Stornoway, HS1 2DR
01851 700018
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Stuart signs up for new life on the Islands
By Iain A MacSween
W
ith previous clients including Mazda,
Land Rover and Jaguar, Stuart Sutherland
is now offering his design and sign-printing
expertise to customers here in the Western Isles.
‘Graphite Signs’ is a new business operating
from 27 Kenneth Street, in the premises formerly
occupied by ‘Eclipse’.
Stuart, whose wife Chrisetta is from Bernera,
brings more than 20 years’ experience to his new
venture, and says he is relishing the prospect of
serving island customers from his new Hebridean
base.
Originally from Edinburgh, Stuart told EVENTS: “I
started off as a mechanical engineer in Edinburgh,
then did a bit of photography, working in
professional printing labs. Then I kind of fell into
signs by accident, and I just loved everything about
it, especially how varied it was.
anything from a simple sticker to signage around
your building,” said Stuart.
“I really pushed myself to learn lots of new things
and techniques.”
“I do illuminated signage, and have in the past
made LED signs with lovely backlit effects around
lettering. I offer a whole variety of signage, from
something straightforward and simple to detailed
vehicle graphics.”
An opportunity arose to move to Inverness, where
Stuart met Chrisetta. There, he worked from a small
unit outside his house. “We had always talked
about moving to Lewis one day, so when we saw
that there was premises available for the business,
we went for it,” said Stuart.
“I explained to my customers in Inverness that
I was moving to Lewis, and told them that if they
wanted to take their custom elsewhere, I would
completely understand.
“But they were very happy with the service I have
provided over the years and they’ve stuck with me,
so I’m delighted.”
So what does Graphite Signs offer? “It can be
Having just invested in a wide format printer,
he can now provide services which include digital
prints, banners, pop up banners, exhibition and
display banners, stationery, leaflets, receipts,
business cards and posters.
Stuart can also provide embroidered work
clothing with your company logo.
If you have a new business but don’t have a
clue how to go around creating a logo then don’t
worry – Stuart also offers a graphic design service
where he will work with you to ensure you have the
appropriate branding.
“When customers approach me, it’s all about
selling what is right for them, rather than giving
them what they don’t need,” said Stuart.
During the commission, Stuart will keep in
touch with customers from start to finish, from
design stage right through to installation. And if
the customer finds it difficult to get time to liaise
with Stuart, he aims to make the whole process as
hassle-free as possible.
“If tradesmen need livery for their vans but can’t
afford to be without their vehicle for a day, I will
go to where they are working and apply it there,
weather dependent” he said. ““If you would like
advice or information, please feel free to pop in or
call to discuss the best options available.”
He added: “I love the island's way of life, as it’s so
much more relaxed than being in the city.”
Record fundraising
for Lewis Carnival
S
upport for the Lewis Carnival is growing
and growing every year, committee
members and prizewinners were told at a
presentation event in the Crown Inn in August.
All the winners and charities, plus Carnival Committee members Iain McFee,
Janet MacDonald, Melissa Silver and Claire Macleod (missing: Isla Macleod)
And this year was the Carnival’s most
successful in terms of fund-raising with more
than £3,000 raised.
And with the Carnival Ball, the Lewis
Carnival Committee has donated more than
£5,000 to charity this year.
During the presentation, the winners of the
float prizes, fancy dress prizes and the chosen
charities were given their awards and cheques
by Carnival King Charlie Nicolson and Carnival
Queen Carol Maclean.
The Leanne Fund – one of the three charities
chosen by the Carnival Committee, received
£250 as did The Andrew Macleod Memorial
Fund (CRY) and Befriending Lewis.
Tesco Stornoway won for the Most Original
Float – winnings donated to SiMBA; Doig’s
Opticians – Best Dressed Float – winnings
donated to Crossroads Lewis; The Bikers –
winnings donated to Alzheimer’s Lewis & Harris;
Stornoway Running and Athletics Club – Most
Amusing Float & Best Overall Float –winnings
donated to Enable and Moldova Appeal.
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Fire team head
out to Moldova
A
s part of a Scottish Fire and Rescue
Service link-up with Blythswood, three
members of the Stornoway Fire Station staff –
John Campbell, Iain Murray, Alex Maclennan
along with fundraiser and campaigner Charlie
Nicolson – are taking part in a project to send an
additional six retired fire engines to Moldova.
Under the Blythswood Fire Project To Moldova, a
team of 19 people will spend nine days on the trip,
heading out from Edinburgh. This is the third time
they have been to Moldova and they also supply
Serbia and Romania as well.
Back Row – John Campbell , Alex Maclennan,
Murdo Macleod (Woody’s) and Charlie Nicolson
Front row – Ian Murray receiving the emergency
vehicle-rescue wooden blocks from Chris Harris of
the Stornoway Trust
When the Scottish team arrives, they will spend
five full days giving local firemen intensive training
which is a key element to the project, not just
supplying the engines but upgrading a whole range
skills of the local firefighters.
A variety of other donations are going out with
the team – along with several sets of variously
shaped wooden blocks and wedges supplied by the
Stornoway Trust to assist firemen in dealing with
vehicles that have been involved in road accidents.
Blythswood would like to thank the Stornoway
Trust; the Home Improvement Centre; Lighting &
Electrical; Stornoway High Free Church; Stornoway
Free Church; Kenny Smith in the CnES print room;
and Woody’s Express Parcels for their help and
support to the Blythswood Fire Project to Moldova.
Cancer Research UK brings
pop-up lab to Stornoway
C
ancer Research UK researchers and staff
will be opening a “pop-up laboratory”
in the Town Hall in Stornoway on Friday 23rd
September.
The event will showcase the life-saving research
which the Isle of Lewis community has helped to
fund over the last 40 years.
Running from 11am until 8pm, visitors to the
“lab” will be able to drop in at any point during the
day to take part in interactive science experiments
which demonstrate Cancer Research UK’s work.
Visitors will also be able to speak to Cancer
Research UK staff, including researcher Karen
Blyth who is based at the Cancer Research UK
Beatson Institute in Glasgow. Karen is the Head
of Transgenic Models at the Beatson Institute and
leads a team of researchers who are working to
understand how cancer cells behave and spread.
Fiona Harvey, Cancer Research UK’s Local
Fundraising Manager for the Isle of Lewis said:
“We’re delighted that we’ve got the chance to bring
some of our researchers and their science across to
the Isle of Lewis. Cancer Research UK has made
enormous progress in the fight against cancer and
continues to do so.
“However, we have only been able to do this
thanks to the dedication and commitment of our
volunteers and supporters like those involved with
the Isle of Lewis local committee. Without them we
would not be able to fund our vital research.”
The Isle of Lewis local committee has now
raised over £1m for Cancer Research UK’s groundbreaking work since it started over 40 years ago.
In this time, survival rates from cancer have
doubled, with 50 per cent of people now surviving.
The charity’s ambition is to accelerate this progress
and see 75 per cent of patients surviving cancer by
2034.
Cancer Research UK is the world’s leading cancer
charity dedicated to saving lives through research.
Cancer Research UK receives no government
funding for its life-saving research. Every step
it makes towards beating cancer relies on every
pound donated.
Cancer Research UK supports research into all
aspects of cancer through the work of more than
4,000 scientists, doctors and nurses.
For further information about Cancer Research
UK's work or to find out how to support the
charity, please call 0300 123 1861 or visit www.
cancerresearchuk.org. Follow Cancer Research UK
on Twitter @CR_UK and Facebook.
Driving-test delays reduced
By Iain A MacSween
W
aiting times to secure a driving-test booking in Na
h-Eileanan an Iar have been cut, following intervention
from Angus MacNeil MP.
Learner drivers in Na h-Eileanan an Iar were facing a wait of several
months to secure a test booking from the Driver Vehicle and Standards
Agency (DVSA) with some being forced to travel to a different island
or even to the mainland to take an in-car or vocational test.
Mr MacNeil wrote to the DVSA in July after he was contacted by
a number of constituents who were having difficulty booking tests.
The DVSA acknowledged the issues facing remote centres in the
islands and subsequently improvements have been made with more
availability for tests this month and next.
There remain delays for those trying to book vocational tests such
as trailer and HGV assessments who can still face a wait of several
months and Mr MacNeil continues to press the DVSA for a resolution.
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He said: “I am very pleased that there is now more availability for
car test bookings in the islands. I raised this issue with the DVSA in
July and have been informed by instructors and those trying to book
a test that this has now improved significantly.
“The DVSA have acknowledged that there is an issue which
is particularly affecting remote test centres. They have also taken
on board some of my suggestions for improvements to the online
booking system.
“However, there are still unacceptable delays for those trying to
book vocational tests and I will continue to liaise with DVSA to see if
there is a longer term solution to this.
“I will continue to monitor the situation with car driving tests. I
know that this issue has meant many young people who have been
taking driving lessons over the past few months in the hope of taking
a test before leaving for college or university on the mainland, have
not been able to do so.
“If constituents are having difficulty securing a booking for a test,
please contact my office and I will continue to raise this matter with
the DVSA.”
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across Isles
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Hand threshing
Malawi school kids
Pipe Band takes a break
By Iain A MacSween
T
he Lewis Pipe band had their final parade of the season on
Saturday August 27th starting at 3pm in the Narrows in
Stornoway.
M
ore than 650 loans to buy cars have been approved by a
credit union based in Stornoway.
And with a new online presence (www.hi-scot.com), the
organisation now hopes to attract many more satisfied customers as
it enters a new era in its existence.
The Band commented beforehand that: “It's been an excellent
year for us having been crowned European Champions in June, so
come along for a listen before we have a break to work hard on new
material for 2017.”
HI-Scot Credit Union (formerly the Western Isles Credit Union)
came into being in December 2006, changing its common bond area
in 2011 to incorporate the whole of the Highlands and Islands.
Earlier in August, the Band had “another fantastic weekend away”
at the World Pipe Band Championships, a two-day event held at
Glasgow Green on 12 and 13 August.
The credit union now enjoys a membership of more than 2,700.
The General Manager of HI-Scot Credit Union is David Mackay.
“What we do is savings and loans - there is nothing complicated
about it,” he told EVENTS.
“Unfortunately we didn't manage to qualify for the final but we gave
it our best shot against some very impressive bands. Congratulations
to all the prize-winners on the day and a special mention to Sgoil
Lionacleit Pipe Band on their fantastic 3rd place finish. Thanks also
to Lochs Motor Transport Ltd for the first class service as always,” the
Band say on their Facebook page.
“Anyone who is looking for a savings product or a loan product
should consider us, as we believe our loans and savings rates are
very good.”
While mainstream banks advertise interest rates that look
appealing, David points to one word in particular which can skew
the reality of what is actually on offer. “The mainstream bank advert
will offer a rate which says ‘representative’,” he explained.
“That means that 51% of all loans are given at that particular rate.
The other 49% will be at a much higher rate, but by that time you’ve
looked at the repayment costs, you have your eye on the car or
whatever you are after, and you will go for it.
“At HI-Scot Credit Union, the advertised rate is always the rate you
will get. If you averaged out all loans across all banks, we would be
the cheaper option.”
Another boon to joining a credit union is their approach to repaying
a loan. “We will let people overpay their loan,” said David.
“Our loan agreements are not Consumer Credit Act agreements –
they fall under specific credit union legislation. A Consumer Credit
Act agreement would typically load the interest at the beginning. So
if you borrowed £10,000 from a bank and the interest was £2000,
you would repay it at £1000 per month over the year.
“HI-Scot add the interest on a daily basis, on whatever capital was
outstanding. So if you repaid £5,000 in month one, you would only
pay interest on the other £5000 from then onwards. It’s a great way
of doing it, as you can pay off the loan much quicker.”
David is very keen to stress that HI-Scot Credit Union is not a bank.
“The banks are quite good at being banks. We are definitely not a
bank – we only do savings and loans,” he said.
“We are also often referred to as a poor man’s bank and that is
definitely not the case. In the past we have loaned as little as £40,
but we also regularly loan out £15,000.
How grains of rice build battle against poverty in Africa
By Eilidh Whiteford
H
aving witnessed first-hand the very real benefits to farmers in
Malawi, Lewis residents Liz and Brian Chaplin are urging fellow
islanders to buy the latest fair trade product – Kilombero Rice –
being stocked by the Stornoway Co-op store.
In May this year the Co-op became the first Scotland-wide retailer to
stock Malawi's Kilombero rice – a product ethically sourced by Paisley
based Just Trading Scotland (JTS), benefitting the lives of smallholders in
the impoverished African country.
And in June, as part of a Fair Trade Meet the People tour, Liz and Brian
visited the Karonga district in the north of Malawi and met the farmers,
smallholders and producers of Kilombero Rice.
Upon their return to Lewis, they were keen to see if their local Coop was stocking the quality rice – and although it wasn't, following the
couple's request, the Stornoway store now has Kilombero Rice upon its
shelves, each purchase of which helps support Malawi farmers.
Steven Cooper, store manager at the Macaulay Road Co-op, said: “We're
committed to providing our customers with a wide range of products that
have been ethically sourced and are delighted that the Kilombero rice has
been so well received by people who shop in our store.”
And it certainly makes a difference in Africa, as Liz and Brian witnessed
first-hand during their visit.
properly paid and selling their goods abroad definitely gives them a sense
of dignity.”
“At first, the people we met were puzzled as to why we were there,”
said Liz. “We were right off the beaten track and they see very, very few
white people. But once we started to explain that we buy their rice and
want to help sell more of it, then they were delighted and excited to
welcome us.”
Supported by the Scottish Government, and with funding from Social
Investment Scotland, JTS has worked with smallholder farmers in Malawi
since 2009, collaborating with the National Association of Smallholder
Farmers of Malawi (NASFAM) and the Kaporo Smallholder Farmers'
Association (KASFA).
Liz explained that as one of the poorest nations of earth, Malawi has
few natural resources bar agriculture and fishing; and access to both
education and effective healthcare is extremely limited, especially in rural
areas.
Through the partnership, farmers are paid a premium for the certified
rice grown – the funds of which are then used to provide sponsorship
for secondary school pupils, uniforms and books for primary pupils;
as well as funding community healthcare clinics, medicines and farm
equipment such as tarpaulins for rice drying and ox-draw carts to hire for
transportation.
“They depend on subsistence farming, so they can feed themselves
and their families, but they have no money from that,” she continued.
“And if they have no cash then there is no way of sending children to
school because they need to pay for uniforms and books, even for primary
school.”
“KASFA is a cooperative of literally hundreds of farmers and they run
mobile markets where farmers can bring their rice, have it weighed, and
be paid the cash for it right there and then,” said Liz.
Brian added: “The work they put in is really tough – everything is done
by hand and most villages have no electricity. Transport is mainly by
bicycle or ox-cart.
“We also visited the milling and threshing plant, and sat with a group
of co-op leaders which very much reminded me of how the Grazing
Committees work here, all sharing their needs and resources.
“They really are first-rate skilled farmers though. They ought to be
“It really does change lives over there,” she continued. “For example,
“We are inclusive – we cannot afford to be exclusive, focussing on
poor people or rich people. We have to be open to everyone.”
“We look at individual circumstances,” said David. “We probably
turn down some people that banks would have approved, but at the
same time we also probably approve people the banks would have
turned down.
Union,
see
Chairman of Just Trading Scotland, John Riches, said: “Scots have
supported the Malawi rice growers and have shown there is a demand for
ethically sourced, fairly traded premium products.
“By purchasing Kilombero from the Co-op, we can all make a huge
difference by helping to unlock the potential of people and communities
in Malawi.”
And Alasdair Fowle, Co-op's Divisional Marketing Manager for the
North, added: “We are delighted to be listing the Kilombero rice.
“Our customers enjoy the high quality products we offer, safe in the
knowledge that we are committed to our ethical sourcing and this product
is another demonstration of how important it is to our brand.”
Islands Bill within a year
N
a h-Eileanan an Iar MSP Alasdair Allan has welcomed
the announcement by the Scottish Government’s Islands
Minister, Humza Yousaf, that an Islands Bill will be brought
forward during the next 12 months – within the first year of the
new parliamentary session.
Alasdair Allan said: “The SNP have shown we are serious about
empowering island communities. The proposed Islands Bill will
devolve an unprecedented level of decision-making powers to island
communities such as ours.
Book ahead for Mod
T
David said that credit unions tend to be linked to poverty in
people’s minds “and that is frustrating. There are some small credit
unions in very poor areas, but there are also big credit unions like
Glasgow, which has over £100 million in assets and around 50,000
members. Credit unions exist to serve everyone.”
Credit
It's a thought shared by the Co-operative in Scotland which has long
been supporters of the Fair Trade movement, and the listing of Kilombero
Rice continues their history of supporting ethical suppliers.
he local committee for Mod nan Eilean Siar 2016 along with
Caledonian MacBrayne, Police Scotland and the Stornoway
Port Authority are encouraging Mod travellers to make bus and
ferry bookings as soon as possible.
“We have members who are well into their 80s, and who have
borrowed at that age. That’s something mainstream banks would not
do.”
HI-Scot
Brian added: “We really just want to let people know about Kilombero
Rice – if it's not bought then it might not be stocked again, and after the
difference it makes to people that we've seen, that would not be good.”
“This has been an ongoing process over the last few years with the
Scottish Government working closely with the Comhairle and other
island councils to get us to this point. I am very pleased to see how
quickly this has progressed and look forward to seeing the Bill put
before the Scottish Parliament.”
Here in the Highlands and Islands, that levels out to 53 per cent
female and 47 per cent male.
on
JTS introduced the '90kg Rice Challenge' campaign which highlights that
for every 90kg of Kilombero Rice sold, the local community can send one
child to secondary school for a whole year.”
“While there is widespread agreement about the need for islands to
have more of a say over public services locally, we must also be sure
that this means powers for communities and not just for councils.
HI-Scot Credit Union differs from many mainland credit unions
in that it is relatively balanced with the amount of male and female
members. In the Central Belt, for instance, figures show that 80 per
cent of members tend to be female and 20 per cent male.
For more information
www.hi-scot.com
The highpoint of the Band’s year came in June on the 50th
anniversary of the day (Saturday 25th June 1966) that saw the
reformed Lewis Pipe Band have their first parade in Stornoway town
centre. They had a stunning success at the European Championships
in Forres where they were awarded first place in their 3A grade
category. The band was only promoted from grade 3B last year.
Processing plant
Weighing at the market
Kilombero rice
Norman MacDonald, Chair of the local committee said: “We are
delighted that so many people are coming to visit the Western Isles
for The National Mod in October and we are thoroughly looking
forward to welcoming them. Ullapool to Stornoway and other ferry
services will be at full capacity and we are keen to avoid unnecessary
congestion and delays. It is also essential for those intending to use
the bus service between Ullapool and Inverness to pre-book to avoid
disappointment.”
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Boat-building film on horizon as festival
echoes island sail traditions
O
ne of the launch events for the Hebrides
International
Film
Festival
2016
(Wednesday 14th to Saturday 17th September)
is the first UK screening for Vanishing Sail - The
Story of a Caribbean Tradition.
the generations from Scottish settlers that arrived
here more than two centuries ago. Approaching his
70s and with no more orders coming in, he decides
to build one last sailing sloop with the hope that his
sons will continue the trade.
Vanishing Sail is an 88 minute feature
documentary about a boatbuilder on a small island
in the West Indies. The film is part of a transmedia
project that began nearly 20 years ago when
marine photographer Alexis Andrews restored an
old wooden fishing sloop salvaged from a sinking
accident in Antigua.
With all the family’s hopes and resources now
in the wooden vessel, Alwyn tries to complete her
in time to race in the Antigua Classic Regatta - five
weeks and 300 miles away - here traditional West
Indian and metropolitan elements fuse to create the
final resolution of the film…
That year, 1997, he sailed her south to Carriacou
to find the creator of this beautiful vessel.
Carriacou is one of the Grenadines, a small
group of islands in the Lesser Antilles where the
traditions of boatbuilding were once crucial to the
survival of local communities skimming a living
from the sea. Hundreds of sailing vessels were once
launched here, more than anywhere in the West
Indies. Today there is no more commercial trade
by sail, and these skills have vanished elsewhere
in the region.
Today, the project represents a considerable
amount of research and includes a two volume
photo essay, a unique archive of interviews with
some of the greatest names in West Indies sailing,
the building of five 42ft traditional sailing vessels in
Windward, Carriacou, and an annual regatta on the
island of St. Barthelemy sponsored by UNESCO.
Vanishing Sail has been selected by 18 film
festivals in 11 countries, winning six awards. It tells
how, on the island of Carriacou, the last wooden
sailboat builder dreams of saving a great tradition
– echoing the efforts over recent years to revive
traditional boutbuilding in the Outer Hebrides.
The film follows Alywn Enoe’s over three
years, from hauling trees with his sons, to a final
traditional launching ceremony. Stories of the old
Caribbean - trading by sail and smuggling
contraband - interweave a tribute to the
independent spirit of a small island community.
Alwyn Enoe is one of the last boatbuilders in the
Eastern Caribbean, practicing a trade passed down
Vanishing Sail (UK PREMIERE)
14 September 2016 20:00 An Lanntair, Kenneth
Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis HS1 2DS
14 September 2016 20:00 Berneray Community
Hall, Isle of Berneray, HS6 5BJ
15 September 2016 19:30 Comunn Eachdraidh
Nis, Sgoil Chrois, Ness, Isle of Lewis HS2 0SN
17 September 2016 11:00 Tigh mo Sheanair,
Harris Hotel, Tarbert, Isle of Harris , HS3 3DL
17 September 2016 14:00 Castlebay Community
Hall, Castlebay, Isle of Barra HS9 5XD
www.hebfilmfestival.org
MG ALBA calls for more programme cash
M
G ALBA, the Gaelic media service, said
in early September that political support
for Gaelic broadcasting remains wide-ranging
and strong and is vital during the BBC Charter
Review process.
Parliamentary motions paying tribute to the
success of Gaelic broadcasting are being submitted
in the House of Commons and in the Scottish
Parliament and include support for efforts to secure
a commitment to increasing the amount of original
programming made for BBC ALBA.
Donald Campbell, chief executive of MG ALBA,
said: “It is clear that our request for increased BBC
investment in BBC ALBA as part of the new BBC
Royal Charter is gaining support from across the
political spectrum and it is greatly appreciated and
welcome.
“Gaelic and Gaelic broadcasting has a history
of enjoying cross-party support and it is gratifying
to see that support remain so strong at a crucially
important time.”
MG ALBA has urged the BBC to make a
commitment to increasing the amount of original
programming made for BBC ALBA from 4.5
hours per week to 10 hours – to achieve parity
with the Welsh TV channel, S4C. At present MG
ALBA commissions work from 20 independent
production companies based in Scotland.
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RALLY TIME!
Views from Rally Hebrides 2016 held on August 19th and 20th…above left, behind Lews Castle, above right,
on the Castle Green, below left on the Melbost Farm stage, and below right, at the Creed Park track
Cash machine
concern in Harris
By Iain A MacSween
C
alls have been made for a second cash machine to be
installed in Harris, after a summer season which regularly
saw would-be customers without ready cash because of the
existing machine breaking down or running out of money.
On some occasions, people desperate for cash have had to travel
to Stornoway to withdraw funds. The only ATM in Harris is located
beside the Tourist Information Centre, in Tarbert, and is run by the
Bank of Scotland. Locals say they are forced to rely on getting cashback from nearby businesses.
Angus Brendan MacNeil MP has written to Lloyds Banking Group
(Bank of Scotland became part of Lloyds Banking Group in 2009),
to request that they make improvements to the service they are
providing to islanders and visitors.
He said: “It has been brought to my attention that the ATM in Tarbert
is regularly out of order, particularly at the height of the tourist season
when the ATM runs out of cash due to high demand. The problem
is often compounded because the Bank of Scotland in Tarbert is only
open three days per week and the refilling of the ATM takes longer.
“I also understand that when the ATM breaks down it can take days
for an engineer to visit the site and repair the fault.
“The Isle of Harris is a popular and thriving tourist destination and
it is simply unacceptable that people are not able to withdraw cash
from the ATM. On many occasions the local hotels and shops have
had to step into the breach by providing ‘cash back’ which incurs a
charge for every transaction.
“This situation is not good enough and Lloyds must take steps to
provide a more comprehensive service, I am therefore writing to
Lloyds to ask that they make immediate improvements to the current
ATM and that they also consider installing a second ATM in Tarbert
which will help to meet the demand.”
Scalpay golfer joins Scotland team
By Iain A MacSween
A
golfer from Scalpay has been selected to play for Scotland
against England from September 12-14.
Kenny ‘Kuna’ Morrison, aged 44, has just returned from competing
in the Scottish Disabled Open, where he came 13th overall from
a field of 40 competitors, prompting an immediate call-up to the
national squad.
A below-the-knee amputee, Kenny is the vice-captain of Harris
Golf Club, and is understandably delighted to have fared so well at
the Scottish Open, which was held at the Green Hotel Golf & Leisure
Resort in Kinross.
“There were disabled golfers there from all over Europe – from
Holland, France, Germany and Italy, and there was also a competitor
who had come from the USA.
“The standard was high. The winning golfer plays off 2, so there
were players there who were very good golfers in their own right, far
less being disabled.”
Kenny, who plays off 11, was competing in the 18 and under
handicap section, on the 72-par Montgomerie course. Over three
days he carded rounds of 97, 101, and 92, which left him 36 over par
at the end of the competition.
Kenny’s performance did not go unnoticed, and he has now been
chosen to represent his country against the Auld Enemy at Cardrona
Resort & Hotel in Peebles from September 12-14.
“It’s a huge honour,” said Kenny. “There are 12 of us in the team,
and I would say we are quietly confident.”
countries, and it’s especially inspiring to see the blind golfers. What
they do is incredible.”
Having spent time with fellow golfers from across Europe at the
Scottish Open, Kenny says they are all now keen on coming and
trying his home course of Scarista for themselves.
Kenny thanks the Lewis and Harris Sports Council for their
financial support, without which his trips to the mainland would be
impossible.
“I always plug the Isle of Harris Golf Club, every time I am away,”
he said. “It’s great to meet these people from different European
To follow his progress at the Scotland v England competition, see
http://www.sdgp.org.uk/Index.asp?MainID=21667.
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Remembering the Muirneag
By Eilidh Whiteford
T
he final resting place for a model of
'the finest herring drifter ever built' –
SY 486 'Muirneag' – has been secured at
Stornoway Ferry Terminal.
The award-winning gin bottle pictured in New York
by www.storiesmysuitcasecouldtell.com
Harris gin wins
top award
T
he Isle of Harris Distillery is celebrating after its hugely
successful gin was named 'Supreme Champion' in one of the
industry's most prestigious design awards.
The Harpers Design Awards heaped praise on the design agency
- Stranger & Stranger - stating that the Harris gin bottle was 'perhaps
one of the most elegant designs on the market today'.
Said the judges: "From the rustic natural cork to the blue-hued
base, which lent hints of its maritime tint throughout the gin and
at different levels of intensity as you tipped the bottle, this was a
brilliant piece of design.
"The label, too, mirroring the use of natural kelp to enhance the
gin’s botanicals, contained kelp in its make up, offering another subtle
reminder of how this had been designed with every detail interplaying
around the fresh and pure, Atlantic-facing nature of the Isle of Harris.
"Moreover, the bottle itself, with its textured swirled ridges, was of
subtly irregular shape, with indentations giving it a great feel when
handled, being a clever piece of ergonomic-leaning design.
"For our team, this simply 'couldn’t be bettered'."
The model, hand-crafted by woodworker
Uisdean Paterson, was commissioned by
Stornoway Port Authority last year to mark
the 150th anniversary of the port, and was
awarded to winners of the 2015 Coronation
Cup sailing race, Kenny 'Mobil' Morrison and
Amanda Darling aboard the 'Lily'.
And Kenny is delighted to see the model
in its new home, sitting underneath a picture
of Stornoway's old fish market: “The position
chosen I think is very apt,” he said. “You can
almost feel the fishermen carrying their catch
from 'Muirneag' to market.”
One of the last of the 'Zulu' class boats to
be built by McIntosh of Portessie & Ianstown,
the 'Muirneag' (meaning Darling Girl in
English) became part of maritime history as
the last British herring drifter to fish under sail
alone.
She was launched in May 1903 for
Alexander 'Sandy' MacLeod, from Knock in
Point, who had established his reputation as
a fine fisherman and mariner with previous
drifter – SY 1108 'Caberfeidh' – being the first
Stornoway Zulu to join the English herring
fishing.
But it was with the 'Muirneag' that Sandy
and his 'darling girl' left their mark on
Stornoway's seafaring past, the Knock man
fishing her continuously up until the outbreak
of WWII, and refused to convert her to engine
power, ensuring the 'Muirneag' as one of the
last links to tradition.
The chance therefore to craft a model of
the famous drifter was one which delighted
wood carver Uisdean Paterson, whose other
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works are visible around Lewis, including a
number of Lews Chessmen, as well as the
Highland Bull at the Macaulay Road Co-op.
And ensuring the model was tied to
Stornoway, he recycled pieces of wood found
in boat yards and from the shoreline to use in
her creation.
“The main bit of wood used for the hull
came from the shore at Goat Island,” he said.
“I think it was flotsam from the new piers at
the ferry terminal. The rest of the timbers
came from a boat-builder's scrapheap, from
old boats.”
The white pine hull is complemented
by pitch pine masts, oak beam and crossmembers, topped with a teak cabin. And
Uisdean's wife Mairi dyed and stitched each
sail on the model.
Zulu class design herring drifters, like the
'Muirneag', were the main competitors in
the first Coronation Cup boat race run out of
Stornoway, taking place on Friday, September
12th, 1902 to commemorate the coronation
of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra.
The 28 nautical mile course started at King
Edward's Wharf in Stornoway harbour, ran
out to Tabhaidh Island at the mouth of Loch
Erisort, across the bay to Chicken Rock off
Swordale, and returned to Stornoway.
Fast forward nearly a century, and it
was during a visit to the Tall Ships Race in
Aberdeen in 1997 that Kenny 'Mobil' first got
the idea to resurrect the Cup Race in a bid to
promote sailing in the islands and bring the
Tall Ships into Stornoway during the next race
in 1999.
“My immediate task on arriving home
was to get the word out, we had two years
to prepare,” Kenny said. “A committee was
formed under the banner of 'Sail Hebrides';
and thankfully the two enthusiastic Kens,
Macdonald and Kennedy, and Stornoway
Port Authority were on board.”
Looking for a traditional race to incorporate
into the Sail Hebrides festival, Kenny sought
out Angus 'Ease' Macleod, who detailed the
history of the Coronation Cup, along with
the story of the Zulu herring drifters and the
'Muirneag' in particular.
“We had our race,” said Kenny. “The Tall
Ships visit was a huge success, we managed
to get 32 of the Tall Ships into Stornoway.
Lerwick, the official port, got 36.”
He added: “To win the 'Muirneag' as the
Coronation Cup prize last year was special
for me after setting it up so many years ago
in the harbour I love so much; and I was so
proud of Amanda and 'Lily'.
“To be connected to a model of the finest
herring drifter every built, put together out of
recycled timber, the hull from an old bit of
piling from the pier, each piece with a story
to tell, made by Uisdean, a fellow Portrona
boy; it's great.”
Open Day for groups
who wish to gain
from landfill fund
A
new source of community funding is
now being dealt with on the Islands.
Hebrides relates to CnES operations at
Bennadrove in Lewis and Rueval in Benbecula.
This is because Third Sector Hebrides has
recently become a Scottish Environmental
Protection Agency ‘Approved Body’.
TSH have gained approved status to
administer SLCF locally and disperse grants,
and now wish to promote this fund to eligible
local groups across the islands.
Essentially what this means is that TSH now
administers the Scottish Landfill Communities
Fund which is filled by revenue collected
by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar from landfill
waste disposal sites. This creates a fund to be
distributed to community groups which support
the re-use, regeneration and restoration of land
and public access buildings.
TSH are planning an open day/drop in
session to promote the fund within the local
community as it’s a ‘use it or lose it’ pot of
money – there is a limited time in which the
organisation can keep it if it’s not distributed.
Also, community groups from anywhere
in Scotland can apply as long as they fit the
criteria.
The information session relating to the
Scottish Landfill Communities Fund runs from
October 5th 1pm–5pm, Third Sector Hebrides
offices, 30 Francis Street, Stornoway.
The SLCF is funded from a levy of 5.6%
on all landfill tax paid by landfill operators
in Scotland. Landfill tax paid in the Outer
The fund can be used to support projects
which:
• Aid the reclamation, remediation,
restoration or other operation on
land to facilitate economic, social or
environmental use
• Are community based recycling, re-use
and waste prevention projects
• Aim to provide, maintain or improve a
public park or other public amenity
• Conserve or promote biological diversity
through the provision, conservation,
restoration or enhancement of a natural
habitat or the maintenance/recovery of a
species in its natural habitat
• Aim to maintain, repair or restore a
building, other structure or a site of
archaeological interest which is a place
of religious worship, or a site of historic
or architectural or archaeological interest
which is open to the public.
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Views from
the Memory
Walk 2015
Dementia is an illness that affects the brain. Alzheimer’s
disease and vascular dementia are the most common forms of
the illness, but there are many other conditions that can also
cause dementia. What all of these diseases have in common is
that they damage and destroy brain cells. The brain therefore
cannot work as well as it should and this can impact on daily
living skills. Every person with dementia is different; even two
people with the same type of dementia may have different
symptoms and follow a different pathway through the illness.
About Alzheimer Scotland
Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s leading specialist dementia
charity and works to improve the lives of everyone affected
by dementia. We operate over 60 sites in Scotland. We also
campaign to improve public policies and services for people
with dementia and their partners and families
Dementia Resource Centre
The Dementia Resource Centre in Stornoway aims to
provide a central hub for information and advice for people
affected by Dementia and a resource for health and social care
colleagues throughout the Western Isles. Drop-in times are
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9am-1pm (other times by
appointment)
Day Care
Day care services are available in Stornoway at the Solas
Day Centre. These provide an opportunity for people who
have a diagnosis of dementia to relax and enjoy therapeutic
activities in a dementia friendly environment. Referral from
health and/or social care and self-referral is accepted.
Dementia Advisor
Provides confidential advice and support to people with
dementia, their families and friends. Can provide face-to-face
awareness sessions for individual groups, organisations and
businesses to help create a dementia friendly workplace and
workforce.
Memory
Walk 2016
Who will
you walk
for?
Carer Support
There are a variety of opportunities in the Western Isles
including one-to-one or group support for families and for
those who are caring for someone with dementia.
Community Activities
Provide a dementia friendly place for people with dementia,
their partners, families and friends to meet up. Activities
include dementia cafes and Singing Groups.
Peer support Groups
A variety of groups including walking, gardening groups
etc which provide peer support for people with dementia.
Volunteers and Fundraisers
Can help in many different ways eg assisting staff with
activities in the centre and helping with fundraising activities.
The Lewis and Harris Branch provides the local service with
valuable support through fundraising events; publicity and
promotional work; and volunteer work
Visit our Facebook page
How you can help us
Become a dementia friend www.dementiafreindsscotland.
org
Strengthen our campaign voice by becoming a member
Take part in our fun events – or hold your own event – see
our Fundraising Toolkit at http://my.alzscot.org/
Become a Volunteer.
Like our Facebook page.
24 Hour Confidential Helpline
Our confidential Dementia Helpline is available on 0808
808 3000 offering 24 hour information and emotional support.
Call anytime to talk things over, find out about local services or
for our free information pack.
Alternatively anyone who prefers a response to an enquiry
by e-mail can contact us at helpline@alzscot.org
For further information please contact: Alzheimer Scotland,
Lewis and Harris Dementia Resource Centre, 18 Bells Road,
Stornoway Tel: 01851 70 2123
Solas Day Centre, Westview Grove, HS1 2LJ Tel: 01851 706767
Service Manager Marion MacInnes:
mmacinnes@alzscot.org and/or 07771925730.
www.alzscot.org
Lewis & Harris Memory Walk
Saturday 24 September, 1pm
(registration opens 12.30pm)
Woodlands Centre, Lews Castle Grounds
For more details on this walk and bookings
please call 01851 702123 or
contact Karen on KMacdonald@Alzscot.org
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Some of the new Buth Bheag Harris Tweed range of
accessories, available initially only at Inverness Airport.
The range includes hip flasks, purses, makeup bags,
clutch bags, passport holders and iPad covers
Sky’s the limit as Harris candle
shop opens at Inverness Airport
By Iain A MacSween
T
he Buth Bheag Candle Company has opened
a new shop at Inverness Airport.
And proprietors Jamie McGowan and Deenie
Macleod say they are ‘overwhelmed’ by the
response to their latest venture.
“It’s been very well received from people all over
the world who travel through Inverness Airport,”
said Jamie.
“The two main sellers are our own products,
which we are delighted about, and also the Ishga
products which are our second-best sellers.
“Both island products are flying off the shelves so
we are especially happy about that.”
With well over half a million passengers travelling
through Inverness Airport each year, the future of
the latest initiative looks promising for the couple.
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Inverness Airport Shop
Jamie said: “The opportunity at the airport
arose through a Public Contracts Scotland tender
process, through which Inverness Airport were
looking for a retailer who offered quality Scottish
artisan products and we happened to fit the bill.
“We have basically relayed the whole product
range to Inverness. It’s the same stock as in Tarbert,
but we have added the Ishga seaweed range as well
as the Siabann Skincare range.
“We also sell Ruth Morrison jewellery, and we
have started selling special Harris Tweed paintings
by Seonaid Clarke.”
specially commissioned by local photographer
Gordon Macdonald of Harris 365,” said Jamie.
“And our furniture is also very rustic, reminiscent
of the beautiful beaches in Harris and Lewis.”
The Buth Bheag Candle Company is continually
attracting new business and has recently secured
prestigious deals with Natural Retreats and Crieff
Hydro.
“We are wary that we only stock one premises in
each area or town,” said Jamie. “We want them to
have that exclusivity.
“That’s what makes the shop at Inverness Airport
a bit unique.
He continued: “Feedback so far has been hugely
positive and that is so encouraging.
“But we are more than aware that any success
we enjoy is a result of our loyal customers back
home in Harris and Lewis, with a special mention
to our friends at ‘Delights’ in Stornoway, who were
the first company to stock our range, which gave us
huge confidence in our products. We will forever
be grateful for their support.”
Jamie and Deenie are also about to start selling a
new Buth Bheag Harris Tweed range of accessories,
available initially only at Inverness Airport. In
collaboration with ‘Pixie Bheag’, the range
includes hip flasks, purses, makeup bags, clutch
bags, passport holders and iPad covers.
The new shop employs four staff – one full-time
manager, and three part-time shop assistants.
“Deenie is a weaver and she supplies Chrissie at
Pixie Bheag with some of the tweed we are using,”
said Jamie.
It is open from 6am until 9pm three nights per
week, and 6am until 6pm for the remaining four
nights
“It’s a good partnership and we are looking
forward to eventually selling the products in our
Harris shop and online.
Also at Main Street, Tarbert, Isle of Harris HS3 3DJ
“We are open from before the first flight of the
day until after the last flight has gone,” said Jamie.
t: 01859 502 101 info@buthbheagcandleco.uk
Staying true to its famous beach range of
products, the shop has been fitted out in a very
distinctive beach style.
“We are also going to start selling Deenie’s
tweeds by the metre in our Inverness shop, and
we have a new candle range on the way and an
entirely new product line being announced soon.”
www.buthbheagcandleco.uk
“We have pebble flooring and a massive
backdrop of Niseabost beach which we had
Jamie added: “We want to give our loyal
customers something different to keep them
interested in the Buth Bheag range.”
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The Castle and I…a broadcaster's tale in historic setting
Elly Welch looks back at two years of filming
W
hat do you do with an empty castle? How
do you bring it back to life?’ The opening
lines of BBC Alba’s new six-parter Dualchais a
Chaisteal, hint at ‘epic feat’ – and that wasn’t
just on screen…
Rewind two years and my own task as programme
maker felt equally big. Fresh in the land of single
camera-directing this was my first solo gig: Lews
Castle, a 200-strong workforce and a multi-million
pound deadline. What could go wrong?
The only real option was to grab a hard hat and
dive in. So that’s what I did. A pink one, usually,
because the builders didn’t go for them.
It was Autumn 2014 when I first ventured on
to a site which is just a stones throw from where
I live and where the production company, MacTV,
is based. The action had already started so I had
some catching up to do once I’d mastered the art
of keeping a helmet on with headphones. But, in
reality, the giant question-mark hanging over Lews
Castle dates back a couple of decades further when,
after over 150-years at the heart of the community,
it suddenly fell empty.
The programmes blend past and present in a
surprisingly satisfying way merging glimpses of
its aristocratic heyday with an observational romp
with tradesmen, museum workers and associated
modern day characters. It was a lot to get in. But
back in autumn 2014 I didn’t anticipate quite how
much. I just needed a plan, quickly.
Stood with tripod chasing focus-pulls through
heavy machinery my strategy developed thus: Find
a brilliant historian to bring the social history of the
building to life and underpin the emotional clamour
of the building site with something linear and
logical. Domnhall Uilleam Stiubhairt, the Gaelic
historian, was made for the part and delivered a
wise commentary that runs through the series.
As I got to grips with what was what, and who
was who, a winter morphed into a year, which
became two. Would it ever be finished? As pipe
smoking plasterer, and self professed curmudgeon,
Alex Renwick said: ‘you can never put a time on
it – something will go wrong.’ That’s big projects
for you. Fortunately the channel scheduler was
prepared to wait until the building finally opened
in July this year, 2016.
Learning on my feet, I committed most of the
usual sins of a novice camera operator: losing
things, missing things, forgetting to press record.
Smashing the camera with my own hard hat…
that kind of thing. But a few things went right too
and you often can plan those. Good contributors
can help a dodgy camera operator and I was lucky
to find a few of the best: the sort who, despite
Dualchas a’ Chaisteil/ The Castle
Transmission on BBC ALBA: 19 September 2016 – 8.30pm
T
he Castle, a new six-part series from MacTV,
follows the journey of Lews Castle from
dereliction and decay to multi-million pound
heritage and hospitality centrepiece.
Blending history and lively ‘on the building site’
actuality, the series leaps into the final two years of
the £19-million scheme to create a state-of-the-art
museum and luxury venue space.
Viewers can experience the camaraderie and
challenges of the building site with teams of
builders and experts from across the UK as they
battle changing seasons and the isolation of an
island location.
Join museum staff as they pack up a cramped
existing facility and prepare to move into their new
home, with all that hurdles that brings.
Explore the compelling social history attached to
this unique Category A-listed building and discover
its many lives: from stately home to communityowned estate, to school – to 21st century showpiece
Iain MacLeod, a member of the Western Isles
council body which now owns the building, said: ‘I
think it’s a building that draws you in. It has a kind
of personality, a social personality. It feels like a
community asset, like its owned by the community,
it’s just been frustrating that its been something that,
for many years now, not many people had been
able to enjoy.’
Lews Castle was built by landowner James
Matheson in the 1840s. It rang with the sounds
of high society – a Downton Abbey at the heart of
Stornoway. In the 1940’s it was a wartime base and,
later still, a school. But structural and maintenance
problems meant it ended up derelict.
Iain MacLeod said: ‘I would say that a lot of
people thought that it was almost too big a project.
That it was going to be too costly to repair the castle
itself. That the castle might have to be knocked
down if no use could be found.’
But then a campaign to save the castle began to
take pace. And by 2010 a multi-agency scheme for
public and private use had been finalised.
After a project spanning more than a decade.
Lews Castle finally re-opened its doors on July
14, 2016. On its first day over 1500 visitors came
through its doors…i
But in a sense the story is only just beginning…
the microphone bashing their helmets off, just
got on with being grumpy, or silly, or just a little
bit overwhelmed. From the staff at Museum nan
Eilean, to the tradesmen, to the experts and friends
who feature in the journey there was a lot of fun
shared. And hopefully that camaraderie carries
through.
Dualchais a Chaisteal is a warts and all jaunt
through a fabulous building set in the heart of an
extraordinary community. An adventure – for me but with a fairytale-like ending…
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Top marks in patient
experience survey
A Patient Experience Survey published at the end
of August gives NHS Western Isles top ratings in a
number of areas, with higher inpatient satisfaction
rates since the last survey in 2014, in a number
of areas.
Survey questionnaires were sent out in January
2016 to 384 people who had stayed overnight in
an NHS Western Isles hospital, between April 1 and
September 30 2015.
Western Isles nurses were rated extremely
positively overall, with almost all patients (97 per
cent) responding that they had confidence and trust
in the nurses looking after them (six per cent higher
than the national average).
NHS Western Isles Emergency Departments
demonstrated both the most positive local responses,
and significantly higher satisfaction rates than the
Scottish average. All patients who responded were
satisfied with the waiting time to be seen by a
nurse or doctor in the Emergency Department. All
respondents also said they had enough privacy in
the Emergency Department when being examined
or treated, and all patients also said they felt safe in
the Emergency Department.
In the Emergency Department, 84 per cent of
patients said they were kept informed about what
was happening after seeing a doctor or nurse (23
per cent higher than the Scottish average), and
in the same department, 75 per cent of patients
were told how long they would have to wait to
see a doctor or nurse (31 per cent higher than the
national average). Eighty-six per cent of patients
who attended the Emergency Department were
satisfied that their condition was explained to them
in a way they could understand (18 per cent higher
than the national average).
In terms of admission to hospital, every patient
who responded to the survey was satisfied about the
time they waited to be admitted to hospital after they
were referred, and almost all respondents (96 per
cent) rated the hospital admission process positively
(14 per cent higher than the national average).
Hand hygiene was given a glowing report, with
almost all respondents (99 per cent) reporting that
nurses washed/cleaned their hands at appropriate
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has (whether recently or years ago)?
times, and 96 per cent of patients said that doctors
washed/cleaned their hands at appropriate times
(five per cent higher than the national average –
ongoing improvements have also been reported in
this area in every survey since 2010).
Ninety-five per cent of patients received
assistance within a reasonable time when they
called (eight per cent higher than the national
average), and the same percentage of people said
that nurses discussed their condition and treatment
with them in a way they could understand (11 per
cent above the Scottish average).
Respect for privacy also rated well, with 96 per
cent of patients saying they had enough privacy
when their condition or treatment was discussed
(eight per cent above the Scottish average); while
89 per cent said that staff treated them with
compassion and understanding (14 per cent above
the Scottish average).
NHS Western Isles was also pleased to note
that 96 per cent of patients said they were kept
as physically comfortable as they could expect
to be (four per cent above the national average).
Meanwhile, there was also a high satisfaction rate
in terms of food, with 91 per cent of patients happy
with the food/meals they received (23 per cent
higher than the national average).
The most improved areas for NHS Western Isles
since the last survey in 2014 related to: ensuring that
the people that mattered to patients were involved
in decisions about their care and treatment (80 per
cent positive, 15 per cent higher than 2014 result);
nurses did not talk in front of patients as if they were
not there (94 per cent, eight per cent higher than
2014); patients knew which nurse was in charge
of their care (73 per cent, 12 per cent higher than
2014 result); and satisfaction with the length of time
in hospital (96 per cent, five per cent higher than
2014).
The full survey results are available at: http://
www.careexperience.scot.nhs.uk/Results2016.html
Heart team picks up
nursing awards
The cardiac nurse team from NHS Western Isles has
been presented with two prestigious British Heart
Foundation Alliance Awards in recognition of the
team’s vital work supporting local heart patients.
The team scooped two awards out of a possible
six open to nursing teams across the whole of the
UK, presented at the recent British Cardiovascular
Society Conference in Manchester. The awards
aim to recognise staff and organisations (funded or
supported by the BHF) that have shown particular
excellence in cardiovascular care over the last year.
The Western Isles team was rewarded in the
Integrated Care category, and they also picked up
the top award for Team of the Year.
The Team of the Year Award went to the Western
Isles Cardiac Rehabilitation Team, based in
Stornoway and Benbecula, made up of nurses,
physiotherapists, and experts in diet and exercise.
They have built up a close-knit and highly
effective service over the past few years, offering
preventative services to local people at high risk
of heart disease or stroke as well as those who
already have cardiovascular disease
The NHS Western Isles BHF Cardiac Specialist
Nursing Team received the Integrated Care Award,
recognising the high quality, integrated services
they provide while working in a remote and rural
area, with no cardiologist support. They provide
heart failure and cardiac rehabilitation services, a
Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinic, palliative care and
a new service to identify families with the genetic
condition familial hypercholesterolaemia, which
can lead to early heart disease if left untreated.
Debra Vickers, Lead Nurse for Cardiac
Services, said: “I am delighted that the Cardiac
Rehabilitation Team and the Cardiac Nursing
Team has been recognised in this way. These
teams are made up of caring and compassionate
people across different professions in health and
social care and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s sports
and health, working together as a joint team with
a single aim: to develop their services in order to
improve the care and support they provide.
“We would have been pleased to win an award
in either category, but to win both is overwhelming.
I would like to thank the BHF and NHS Western
Isles for their support of our cardiac services over
the past nine years.”!”
Are you interested in having the opportunity to shape how care after cancer
treatment will look in the future?
Are you able to offer a little time to share your cancer experience to improve
cancer services for others?
If so, this is your opportunity to provide valuable feedback and help support
others who will receive cancer services locally and nationally in the future.
The Scottish Government and NHS Scotland, in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support and
local authorities, are currently working together to improve how care is managed for patients at
the end of their cancer treatment. This is being achieved through the introduction of a programme
called Transforming Care after Treatment (TCAT).
NHS Western Isles are working to deliver parts of this programme locally and need help from
patients and carers affected by cancer. You can also provide feedback via an online survey at:
http://bit.ly/1VckClJ
For further information or if you would like to get involved please contact:
Block 11, Laxdale Court, Isle of Lewis, HS2 0GS
Tel: 01851 762030 Mob: 07823 537 022
Email: morven.macleod@nhs.net
Pictured at the awards ceremony are a number of the team members: Margaret Paterson, Cardiac Specialist Nurse,
Uists and Barra; Allison Martin, Specialist Physiotherapist; Donna Graham, Cardiac Specialist Nurse, Lewis and Harris;
Janet MacLeod, Exercise Instructor, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; and Debra Vickers, Lead Nurse, Cardiac Services
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Childhood flu
vaccination
NHS Annual Review
2015/16
There was a healthy story to tell at the 2015/16
Annual Review of NHS Western Isles in August.
NHS Western Isles Chief Executive, Gordon
Jamieson, presented a very positive story of the year
to a full lecture theatre in Western Isles Hospital in
Stornoway on August 15.
From the success of campaigns such as
Childsmile and excellent infection prevention and
hand hygiene results; to meeting patient waiting
time guarantees and achieving financial balance
for the ninth year in a row, Mr Jamieson spoke of a
successful year for staff and good news generally for
the Western Isles population.
Improvements made throughout the year
included the upgrading of the helipad at Western
Isles Hospital, the relocation and improvement
of chemotherapy services, and the installation
of a new birthing suite and birthing pool. NHS
Western Isles also made significant investments
in equipment in both Western Isles Hospital in
Stornoway and in Ospadal Uibhist agus Bharraigh
in Benbecula, and upgraded the Group Practice
premises in Springfield Road in Stornoway.
Mr Jamieson also referred to significant work
undertaken during the year to progress the St
Brendan’s project in Barra. Work on this project
continues, though Mr Jamieson expressed
disappointment that there had been unavoidable
delays outwith the Health Board’s control.
Particular successes against national standards for
NHS Western Isles included the overall performance
in respect of delivering Alcohol Brief Interventions
(ABIs). NHS Western Isles has delivered 3437
ABIs between 2008-2016, exceeding its target of
2441. The percentage of clients waiting no longer
than three weeks from referral to appropriate drug
or alcohol treatment was 95 per cent against the
standard of 90 per cent. NHS Western Isles also
achieved a good performance against the smoking
cessation standard, achieving 56 successful quits
against a target of 41.
NHS Western Isles also demonstrated excellent
progress to improve the oral health of children through
the Childsmile campaign. In 2015, 1700 children
attended dental clinics during the ‘Childsmile week’
promotion, with 100 per cent positive feedback from
those who attended. Mr Jamieson also referred to the
2016 Childsmile campaign, which was also hugely
successful across the Western Isles. Meanwhile,
NHS Western Isles continues to develop the ‘Caring
for Smiles’ programme providing support and
training to staff from all care homes in improving the
oral health of their residents.
Mr Jamieson spoke of the considerable time
and effort invested locally in effectively tackling
infection control.
“We continue to report a low incidence of MRSA/
MSSA cases as well as a steady reduction in the rate for
clostridium difficile (Cdiff),” he said. “Hand hygiene
compliance has also been consistently good.”
In terms of waiting times, NHS Western Isles has
maintained a 100 per cent performance against
the treatment time guarantee (12 week maximum
waiting times for the treatment of all eligible patients
who are due to receive planned treatment delivered
on an inpatient or day case basis). Performance
against the four-hour A&E waiting target has
also been consistently good at 98 per cent, and
frequently at 10 per cent.
In terms of the 31-day and 62-day cancer access
standards, performance against the 31-day standard
has been consistently above the 95 per cent standard
for the review period, and performance against the
62-day standard has been generally good but did
not quite meet the 95 per cent standard for 2015/16
(at 88.9 per cent). The Board remains committed to
meeting and maintaining both standards.
Parents and guardians are being asked to look out
for the letter about flu vaccination for their child.
This letter will be in the post for children not yet
at school and in the school bag for children of
primary school age.
NHS Western Isles is encouraging all parents
and guardians of primary and preschool children
to take up the offer of vaccination against seasonal
flu for their child.
The vaccine is offered to all primary school
children, as well as children aged two to five years
who are not yet in primary school. Children in
secondary school are not currently included in the
programme. However, children of all ages with a
long-term medical condition will still be offered
the flu vaccine from six months of age.
Dr Maggie Watts, Director of Public Health,
said: “Flu can be a very nasty illness. Parents and
guardians can now help protect their children and
reduce the spread of the flu virus by ensuring their
child is vaccinated. Most children will receive
a simple, painless nasal spray. Please complete
and return the form to school for primary school
children, or make an appointment with your GP
for younger children.”
Protection
from shingles
Up to nine per cent of people have had chickenpox
infection during their lifetime, and for the majority
this is a mild illness. However, if you have had
chickenpox, you are at risk of getting shingles.
This is caused by the same virus becoming active
again in the body. Shingles may start as a tingling
sensation followed by a painful skin rash which
usually develops on one side of the body, most
often the chest or face. The rash forms blisters
that scab over in seven to 10 days and clears up
within two to four weeks. The most common
complication is severe nerve pain (post herpetic
neuralgia (PHN)), which can last for weeks,
months or even years.
Shingles is an important disease to prevent,
particularly among older people. NHS Western
Isles offers shingles vaccination to everyone
at the age of 70 years to boost immunity and
prevent the development of shingles and resulting
complications such as PHN. If you do get
shingles, the vaccine can reduce how serious the
symptoms will be. There is also a rolling ‘catch
up’ programme for the years between 70 and 80 so
that everyone in those age groups will be offered
the vaccine over the next few years.
We are currently offering vaccination to most
people aged 70-73 and 76-79 years. Check with
your GP to see if you are eligible yet and to make
an appointment for your vaccination.
Pregnant women urged
to protect their babies
from whooping cough
Pertussis (whooping cough) vaccination in
pregnancy can protect your baby in their first two
months of life.
There has been an increase of pertussis in
Scotland this year, with the rate in infants under
one year of age almost doubling. Half of all infants
affected were babies aged two months or under.
Most at risk are babies under two months of age
who have no natural protection against whooping
cough. For these babies, the disease is very serious
and can lead to pneumonia and permanent brain
damage. Babies have already died in the UK
because of this. Protection can be given to babies
under two months of age through vaccination of
their mum in pregnancy.
The vaccination (a small injection in the upper
arm) is currently offered to all pregnant women
between their 16th and 32nd week of pregnancy.
This requires a separate visit to their GP practice.
The vaccine is inactivated and there is no
evidence of risk to the pregnancy or the infant
from inactivated vaccines such as the pertussis
vaccine. The mother’s immunity is boosted by this
vaccination and high levels of antibodies cross
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the placenta to help protect the baby. Research
has found that the vaccine given in pregnancy
provides good protection for babies up to three
months of age.
After the first two months of life, immunity
reduces so it is important that you continue to
protect your baby against pertussis in infancy
through the routine childhood schedule.
Pregnant women in the Western Isles are being
urged to ask their midwife or GP practice for
information on how to get the vaccine.
Everybody can
save a life
It’s Organ Donation Week from September 5-11,
and people across the Western Isles are being
urged to make it count by joining the NHS Organ
Donor Register.
With figures highlighting that one person every
day in the UK dies waiting on an organ transplant,
the need for more donors is clear.
Currently 43 per cent of Scots (32.9 per cent of
people in the Western Isles) are on the Register, but
with 540 people in Scotland still waiting, the more
people that join, the more lives can be saved.
Graham Fraser, who underwent his third
liver transplant in April is backing the Week,
in the hope that more people, like him, can be
saved. Graham, 50, was diagnosed with Primary
Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) in 1997.
The latest transplant was required after his PSC
came back in 2015, affecting his liver function
once again. He was listed for transplant in January
2016, and it went ahead in April just weeks ahead
of daughter Stacie’s wedding. Although the surgery
was challenging due to his previous transplants,
his recovery went well and he was able to return
home the day before the wedding.
Speaking about his donor, Graham said: “I owe
that person everything. Their decision has given
me and perhaps two or three other people a second
chance at life. Because of that selfless decision, I got
to walk my daughter down the aisle and hopefully
have years of good health ahead of me.
“Anyone who joins the Register can give the
gift of life. It’s important people understand the
huge difference it can make. If you support organ
donation, take the time to join today.”
Bronze Healthy
Working Lives Award
Angus MacKay & Sons (Back) are the first
construction company in the Western Isles to
have worked on the Healthy Working Lives award
programme and achieved the Bronze Award for
their work in promoting health and safety with
their staff.
From an employer’s perspective, you will
find the principal outcome is the importance of
ensuring that the work employees undertake will
not adversely affect their health and indeed can
improve their mental, physical and social health.
By achieving Bronze everyone in your organisation
recognises the role of health and safety, and health
improvement, and how an organisation can
support its employees. Through the employee
engagement and consultation it has identified the
issues relevant to your employees and that you are
starting to address them.
Chrissie Macdonald from Angus MacKay is pictured
being presented with their certificate by Healthy
Working Lives advisor Norma Macleod.
National Mental
Health Strategy consultation
A number of public events will be held so that
people can give their views on a new plan to
transform Scotland’s mental health.
The events will take place in four venues around the
country in August and September (with a VC link to
a meeting in Edinburgh on 14 September. Feedback
will be used to inform Scotland’s new strategy for
mental health, which will be published later this year.
Opinions and views can also be given online.
The public events, hosted by NHS Health
Scotland and Young Scot, will be held at the
following locations:
30 August, Beach Ballroom Aberdeen
6 September, Discovery Point, Dundee
13 September, Trades Hall, Merchant City,
Glasgow
14 September, CoSLA Education Centre,
Edinburgh (Videoconference available)
The new mental health strategy will focus
on themes including prevention and early
intervention, responses in primary care settings,
improving the physical health of those with mental
health problems, and improving access to mental
health services.
To find out more details about the public
events and to book a place visit: https://
mentalhealthstrategyevents.eventbrite.co.uk
. Places will be allocated on a first-come, firstserved basis.
To give views on Mental Health in Scotland
– a 10 year vision visit gov.scot and click on
consultations, or click this link https://consult.
scotland.gov.uk/mental-health-unit/mental-healthin-scotland-a-10-year-vision
HPV vaccine
for girls 11 to 13
In the next couple of weeks teenage girls in S2 will
receive a letter through their school. Included in
the letter will be information on the HPV vaccine
and a consent form.
The HPV (cervical cancer) vaccine is designed
to protect against the two types of HPV that cause
75% of the cases of cervical cancer. It is important
to get this protection early enough for it to be
effective. Most girls may not become exposed to
the virus until at least their late teenage years but
the vaccine works best when it is given earlier to
provide long-term protection.
The vaccine was introduced in 2008 across
Scotland. NHS Western Isles has consistently
administered the vaccine doses required to over
80% of the eligible girls each year since then. Up
until 2014, all girls required three doses of HPV
vaccine. Current guidance on the vaccine means
that now only two doses are needed to get the best
protection, as long as the first dose is given before
15 years of age. The second dose of vaccine will
be offered at least six months after the first dose.
When the consent form and leaflet are received,
teenage girls and their parents, or carer, should
discuss the information in this leaflet before
agreeing to have the immunisation. If anyone has
any questions about having the immunisation,
they can speak to their nurse or doctor.
Completed forms should be returned to schools
as soon as possible to ensure all those who wish to
get the vaccine can have it.
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New
office for
MSP
N
a h-Eileanan an Iar MSP Alasdair Allan
moved his Stornoway constituency office
during August – it is now on 20 Kenneth Street.
Local MP Angus MacNeil will continue to be
based in the office at Bayhead.
Alasdair's new office will be officially opened
by Angus MacNeil during this month.
Alasdair Allan said: “It’s great finally to be
moved into the new office on Kenneth Street. This
is something we have been planning for a while
now.
"The summer has involved me and my staff
doing a fair amount of painting and decorating, so
it’s nice to get that out of the way!
“In a way Angus MacNeil and myself have
become victims of our own success, in that we are
now so busy there simply was no longer enough
room for all the staff and people coming into the
office at Bayhead. Anyone who has visited will
have seen we were a bit cramped.
“Having a base each will allow both offices
more room and will make us both more accessible
to the public than before.
“While people are welcome to phone and make
an appointment to come in and see me, I am
keen to operate an open door policy and the new
office will be staffed Monday – Friday, 9.30am to
1.00pm and from 2.00pm to 5.00pm for anyone
Alasdair Allan in the main part of his new office…with Lewis Macaskill, Margaret Campbell and Kenny Macleod
who wants to pop by."
Dog mess
warning in Harris
The new office address is 20 Kenneth Street,
Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2DR and the new
office telephone number is 01851 700357 for
Lewis & Harris, while the number for Uist & Barra
enquiries remains 01870 602287.
Anyone wishing to get in touch with Alasdair
by email can reach him at alasdair.allan.msp
@parliament.scot.
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they face a fine if they are found leaving
their dog's mess on the ground.
Reports have been made to the Comhairle of an
increase in dog waste on pavements throughout
Tarbert, including Main Street, Scott Road, and
outside Sir E. Scott School.
Charlie Nicolson, Chair of the Outer Hebrides
Community Safety Partnership, stated: "The majority
of pet owners behave responsibly but I would please
ask the minority of dog owners who are causing the
issue of dog fouling with their pets to please look
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throughout Harris, urging dog owners to be
responsible.
CnES urges the public to look out for instances of
dog fouling, and report them.
You can get in touch with Consumer &
Environmental Services by calling 01851 822694
or emailing eh@cne-siar.gov.uk.
Calum Ferguson to give Colm
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and keep our islands free of this issue."
By Eilidh Whiteford
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he annual Colm Cille Lecture, arranged
by the Urras Eaglais na h-Aoidhe (The Ui
Church Trust), looks set to be an interesting
evening as 'born story teller' Calum Ferguson
presents a talk on 'History and the Ui Church'.
Portvoller born, a former teacher, broadcaster
and writer in Gaelic and English, Calum's books
have captured the islands and their past for many
readers, and from his own story 'Casan Searraich',
his knowledge and understanding of the history of
the Point area is manifest.
“He has been described as a born story teller
who, like many island children of his generation,
was born into a village that was rich in oral
history and crofting traditions,” said the Trust's Liz
Chaplin.
as Colin Scott Mackenzie's book and 'A Guide to
Point'.
Working to preserve Eaglais na h-Aoidh and
promote its significance locally, nationally and
internationally, the Trust's new fundraising range of
tea-towels, coasters, fridge magnets and key rings
will also be available for purchase on the night.
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Ionad Stoodie. Doors will open at 6.30pm and
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Outer Hebrides Business Gateway and the Prince’s Trust are
delivered locally through Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Economic
Development service. We offer a range of support and advice to
OUTER HEBRIDES BUSINESS GATEWAY is a Comhairle based service
individuals setting up or developing business enterprises across
offering a range of support and advice to individuals setting up or
the islands. To discuss your ideas and requirements further and
developing business enterprises across the islands. To further discuss
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INTERNATIONAL
TRADING WORKSHOPS
Is your business ready for international trade? Are
you already doing business abroad but want to
take a more strategic approach?
Highlands and Islands Enterprise is holding four
FREE workshops in Inverness in September, for
businesses of all sizes and from all sectors. Places
are limited so book your place today! Doing
Business in Ireland - 13th September
• Preparing to Export (introductory) - 15th & 16th
September
• Planning for Export Success (intermediate, all
sectors) - starts 5th September
• Planning for Export Success (intermediate, craft
beer specific) - starts 20th Sept
Please note that the courses are free of charge,
but as it is a form of State Aid, it could count
towards your overall De Minimis allowance.
To choose the right course for your business
and book your place, visit www.hie.co.uk/
InternationalTrade
THE HERALD FAMILY
BUSINESS AWARDS
The Herald Scottish Family Business Awards, held in
association with Business Gateway, are once again
looking to award family-owned companies that make
impressive contributions to the economy at home
and abroad, as well as in their local communities.
Now in its fifth year, there are eleven categories
in the 2016 awards, ranging from fastest-growing
business to family business of the year (large and
small).
If you are running a family business and would like
to enter the awards, visit www.herald-events.com/
familybusiness or call The Herald’s Lynsay Wong on
0141 302 6082.
The closing date for entries is Wednesday 19
October.
ACCELERATE YOUR
BUSINESS GROWTH - NEW
PILOT LAUNCHED IN THE
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS
Do you need help and advice to commercialise
your business idea?
Highlands and Islands
Enterprise, in partnership with Entrepreneurial
Spark, is running a three-month pilot of a ‘virtual’
accelerator in the Highlands and Islands. The
virtual accelerator provides a structured framework
to help entrepreneurs commercialise their business
concepts faster and avoid the pitfalls that can be
encountered bringing a new product or service to
market or moving into a new stage of growth.
The virtual accelerator is mainly geared towards prestart and young businesses but is also open to more
mature businesses looking to kick-start their growth.
The pilot will operate from mid-September until midDecember 2016 and will be free of charge to successful
participants. Support from HIE for substantial travel
costs may be available on a case by case basis.
If you are interested in finding out more about
the pilot and submitting an application form,
please visit http://www.entrepreneurial-spark.
com/highlands-and-islands/
LONDON FOODSERVICE
LEARNING PROGRAMME
11 – 12 October, London
London is a priority market for Scottish food and
drink, offering the largest consumer market in the
UK, and a diverse and growing restaurant scene.
Scotland Food & Drink’s new London Foodservice
Programme offers producers the opportunity
to build their knowledge and gain access to the
premium restaurant market.
This tailored programme includes a two-day
study tour in the capital, which will include
a channel briefing and key trends, a visit to a
London wholesaler and a tour of restaurant outlets,
followed by personalised mentoring in Scotland.
If you are interested in supplying London’s
high-end restaurant market, don’t delay – visit
www.foodanddrink.scot/events
DIGITALBOOST WORKSHOPS
DigitalBoost is run in conjunction with Business Gateway and partners to offer you fully funded workshops, advice and
support. The following workshops will be held in the Cabarfeidh Hotel, Stornoway in September:
Website Data Analytics – Wednesday 21 September, 9.30am to 12.30pm
Digital Marketing Strategy – Wednesday 21 September, 1.30pm to 4.30pm
Introduction to e-Commerce – Thursday 22 September, 9.30am to 12.30pm
Producing Engaging Online Content – Thursday 22 September, 1.30pm to 4.30pm
For more information, and to book your place on any of the workshops, contact the Business Gateway office
on 01851 822775 or businessgateway@cne-siar.gov.uk
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ISLE OF HARRIS COMPANY
LIGHTS UP MAINLAND WITH
FIRST INVERNESS STORE
A
n Isle of Harris
candle maker has
complemented its Tarbert
shop with the opening of
its first mainland outlet
in
Inverness Airport,
creating four new jobs.
Tarbert-based Buth Bheag
Candle Co opened its store
in the departure lounge in
August after totally refitting
the unit, and will shortly
be looking to invest in new
machinery to meet growing
demand for its products.
The candle company,
which was set up by
James
McGowan
and
Christine Macleod last
May after gaining advice
from Business Gateway
Outer Hebrides, has also
just added Crieff Hydro
Hotels to its growing list of
stockists.
Now, the couple has
set themselves a goal of
opening a further three
airport shops within the
next three years and hope
to host pop-up shops in
leading department stores
throughout the UK to further
promote their brand and the
Hebridean Islands.
James McGowan & Christine Macleod,
Buth Bheag Candle Co
James said: “We’re very
passionate about our products and very proud of the island where we live. We also believe the
provenance of our candles helped us secure both the Inverness Airport tender and the order from
Crieff Hydro Hotels. When we first decided to make our own candles we approached Business
Gateway to see what help might be available to us. Our start-up adviser helped us secure funding
to buy our first machine and gave us a lot of good advice; guiding us in the right direction.
Because demand for our candles is high, we’re now working with a growth adviser whose input
has been invaluable to us, most recently putting us in touch with Highlands & Islands Enterprise,
with whom we are now discussing our growth plans.”
Richard Tarves, Business Gateway, said: “James and Christine initially turned to us with an idea
that has grown into a flourishing business. In just over a year they’ve secured significant orders
and continue to add leading names, such as Calmac Ferries and the Aros Centre on the Isle of
Skye, to their growing list of stockists. We have been with them every step of the way, initially
providing general business advice and specialist support regarding intellectual property as well
as guidance with funding. All of which has helped them grow. We are now working with them
to ensure production can be increased to meet demand, while maintaining the quality their
customers have come to expect.”
James and Christine, who run two other businesses on the Isle of Harris, initially rented their
premises on Tarbert Main Street as an office for their car rental company. Quickly they realised
they had space to also open a shop within the unit and set about sourcing high-end, locally
produced products to sell including artwork by Seonaid Clarke and Ruth Morrison Jewellery.
During their search they realised there were no manufacturers of 100% soy wax candles on the
island so began making their own at their kitchen table, naming them after local beaches. Since
May last year, the couple have added two new scents to their four-strong range and now produce
their own reed diffusers, wax melts, and room sprays.
Christine said: “We started off making about a dozen candles a week; now we make around
800. We’ve also started to make test batches of our own lip balm, soap, and hand lotion. There is
a growing demand for Hebridean products and we not only want to meet that demand, we want
to give back to the local community who have supported us by creating jobs and by supporting
local causes such as Isle of Lewis Cancer Research. For every candle bought from our Niseabost
range we donate 50p to the charity, and will present a cheque to them at the end of the year.”
For more information on Buth Bheag Candle Co visit https://buthbheagcandleco.uk/.
Find out how Business Gateway Outer Hebrides
www.bgateway.com/westernisles or call 01851 808 240.
can
help
your
business
visit
Find us on Facebook – search for Business Gateway Outer Hebrides
Online Local Business Directory – go to: www.businesshebrides.co.uk
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life as firm’s
only female
salvage
master
Transocean Winner’ rig grounded at Dalmore Beach
By Eilidh Whiteford
What's in Section Two
T
he challenges and responsibilities
faced by salvage teams, along with
the history of salvage law and the
legalities of saving wreckage – and at
times the environment – were explained
by Salvage Master Sylvia Vervoort at a
public seminar in Lews Castle College
UHI last week.
Sylvia tells of life as firmʼs only female salvage master ........................ B1 & B10-B11
Helping keep the wheels of the world turning ........................................................B2
EVENTS Cinema Focus ............................................................................................B2
RNLI News .............................................................................................................B3
But not up for discussion was her most
recent operation; the ‘Transocean Winner’
rig which grounded at Dalmore Beach at
the beginning of August.
Get ready for 10k to raise funds for Afghan women and children ...........................B4
Artist to talk on effect of faith ...............................................................................B4
Lews Castle College Senior Research
Engineer Arne Volger introduced Sylvia,
and told the large audience gathered that
due to the ongoing operation, and at the
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Photograph by Iain A MacSween
Thanks for all your help! .......................................................................................B4
Panful of Brazil by John Dory / Comunn Eachdraidh Nis .......................................B5
Salvage Master Sylvia Vervoort
Building our communities................................................................................. B6-B7
Environmental Health and Trading Standards Advice..............................................B8
St Kilda Centre design on show ..............................................................................B9
New books at Western Isles Libraries ................................................................... B12
September at An Lanntair .................................................................................... B13
SAC: Things to remember for September .............................................................. B15
Scottish Crofting Federation: Hanging on in there ................................................ B15
Naidheachdan Gàidhlig .................................................................................B16-B17
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ROTARY UPDATE
an Lanntair
Helping keep the wheels
of the world turning
Finding Dory
Suicide Squad
The much-anticipated follow-up to Pixarʼs delightful
2003 hit Finding Nemo picks up six months
afterwards, with warm-hearted amnesiac Dory (Ellen
DeGeneres), suddenly recalling childhood memories
specifically about the ʻjewel of Morro Bayʼ in
California. Accompanied by Nemo (Hayden Rolence)
and Nemoʼs father Marlin (Albert Brooks), she heads
off to try and find her family, and they make their
way to the Monterey Marine Life Institute. There
they meet Hank (Ed OʼNeill) a grumpy octopus who
becomes their guide, beluga whale Bailey (Ty Burrell)
and whale shark Destiny (Kaitlin Olson).
The action-packed Suicide Squad sees US Central
Intelligence set up a covert team of criminals –
the controversial Task Force X – who are forced
to be disposable assets in high-risk missions for
the government. Among them are elite assassin
Deadshot (Will Smith), monstrous mutant Killer Croc
(Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) and the deranged expsychiatrist Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), whose
lover The Joker (Jared Leto) has other ideas…
Thurs 8 Sept
Fri 9 Sept
Sat 10 Sept
Sat 10 Sept
Fri, 9 Sept
Sat, 24 Sept
8:30pm 2D
8:30pm 3D
5:30pm 2D
5:30pm 3D
2:30pm 3D
5:30pm 2D
The Neon Demon
Thrust into stardom, at the expense of other
(strikingly similar) models, Jesse inhabits a world
fuelled by narcissism, sex and violent intent.
ShelterBoxes being unloaded in remote areas of Fiji where the charity assisted
local families left devastated by Cyclone Winston in February this year
ShelterBox tents are erected to provide safe shelter for families in
Fiji following the destruction of February's Cyclone Winston
M
any times members of Stornoway Rotary Club are asked
‘What exactly is Rotary?’
Thu, 8 Sept
A small cog in a big wheel, the Rotary Club of Stornoway joins
Rotarians worldwide in an organisation that brings together a
network of volunteers doing their bit to tackle some of the world’s
worst humanitarian challenges.
Rotary International connects 1.2million members in more than
35,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas;
and each club works at both local and international level, from
helping charities and organisations in their own communities to
working toward a polio-free world through the long-running Rotary
End Polio Now campaign.
Recently, Rotary and disaster relief charity ShelterBox renewed a
three-year agreement to provide immediate, lifesaving assistance to
survivors of natural disasters and conflicts.
Following the Rotary principle of 'Service above Self', Rotary clubs
worldwide have mobilised to provide immediate relief to thousands
of displaced people quickly and efficiently with ShelterBox for 16
years, donating over £36.5million to the cause.
This has enabled ShelterBox to provide tents and supplies, such as
water purification kits, blankets and tools, to help families survive for
six months or more after a disaster.
“The partnership between Rotary and ShelterBox has provided
a place of refuge to people facing some of the most difficult and
uncertain moments in their lives,” said John Hewko, general secretary
of Rotary.
“We are happy to renew this project partnership and honour
our ongoing commitment to taking action to help communities
devastated by disasters and conflicts.”
Locally the Rotary club of Stornoway, along with The Nicolson
Institute Interact Club, have provided three ShelterBoxes following
recent global disasters.
Danish director Nicolas Winding Refn (Only God
Forgives, Drive) continues to divisively push the
envelope, and his intoxicating blend of glittering
visuals and lingering threat are bolstered by
another masterful electronic score from Cliff
Martinez.
8:30pm
Adult Life Skills
A typical ShelterBox
contains everything to keep
a displaced family going for
around six months
And as well as raising funds and awareness of international
needs, the Stornoway club is also keen to lend its hand to island
organisations and charities as the newly established Community
Service Committee look to hear from them.
“This year, The Community Service Committee of the Rotary Club of
Stornoway have been considering various options on how to continue
serving the community and have decided to offer their help wherever
viable to locally based associations/clubs/charities who feel that they
have a need of practical assistance in helping them fulfil their specific
objectives,” said Committee Chair, Rotarian Iain Morrison.
“Accordingly it would be appreciated if any such organisations
could make initial contact via email to: info@stornowayrotary.org,
setting out their requirements and how they think the Rotary ideal of
'Service above Self' may be of benefit to them.”
To keep up to date with Stornoway Rotary club, visit the website
at www.stornowayrotary.org, or check out and 'Like' the club's
Facebook page at www.facebook.com, search 'The Rotary Club of
Stornoway.'
And to contact the club, please email: info@stornowayrotary.org
Expanding her BAFTA-nominated short film, writer/
director Rachel Tunnard has crafted a charmingly
offbeat comedy-drama featuring a wonderful
central performance by Jodie Whitaker as Anna, a
young woman approaching 30 who has refused to
deal with life after the death of her twin. Living in
a shed in her motherʼs backyard, she hides in her
imagination (and makes amusing movies featuring
her thumbs), but faces her arrested development
when she bonds with a troubled young boy.
Mon, 26 Sept
Sat 10 Sept
Sat 24 Sept
8:30pm
5:30pm
8pm
David Brent:
Life on the Road
Set 15 years after the events of The Office, Life on the
Road reprises this mockumentary style to catch up with
David Brent, now a sales rep, who is taking time out
from work to tour with his band Foregone Conclusion.
Believing the crew to be shooting a high-end music
documentary, the tragicomic Brent welcomes them along
on this meandering, cringe-filled rockʼnʼroll adventure.
Thu 29 Sept
Fri 30 Sept
Jason Bourne
Jason Bourne returns Matt Damon to the hard-hitting
title role, with Paul Greengrass (Captain Phillips,
The Bourne Supremacy) back in the directorʼs chair.
Channelling contemporary real-world pressures of
enforced austerity measures, information leaks and
cyber-terrorism, this fifth instalment sees Jason Bourne
drawn out of the shadows – still pursuing answers
about his mysterious past as the authorities struggle
to keep pace. Co-starring Alicia Vikander and Tommy
Lee Jones, expect hard-edged action and tense thrills.
8:30pm
8:30pm
Peteʼs Dragon
Peteʼs Dragon is the story of an orphaned boy – Pete
(Oakes Fegley) – and his best friend Elliot, who just so
happens to be a dragon… When Pete and Elliot, having
lived in the woods alone for years, are discovered by
locals, the young boy enlists the help of park ranger
Grace (Bryce Dallas Howard) and her father (Robert
Redford) to keep Elliot safe from the authorities…
Wed 28 Sept
Thurs 29 Sept
Fri 30 Sept
6pm 3D
5:30pm 2D
5:30pm 3D
Screen Machine
Go to www.screenmachine.co.uk
for up-to-date info on what's coming
to a screen machine near you
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Chicken Rock, off the Point coast.
in a small tour of Scotland's west coast.
With no wind and none forecast until the next morning, and in
water too deep to anchor, the yacht crew were prudent to call for
assistance early instead of spending the hours of darkness adrift in
the busy Minch.
Speaking at the Stornoway RNLI station – where he met with
volunteer lifeboat crew, branch, and Ladies Guild members – Charles
said: “We're an enormous organisation, but we are one of the best
charities in the UK by far and a lot of that is down to our volunteers.
On arrival, the lifeboat crew established a towline between the
two vessels and had the tow back to Stornoway harbour underway
by 1600 hours.
“I'm here to say thank you, from the bottom of my heart and from
the bottom of everybody's hearts, to you for the job that you do.”
The yacht was secured alongside at Stornoway by 1800 hours, and
the lifeboat refuelled and ready for service by 1900 hours.
Charles began his time with the RNLI when he joined the
Fundraising Committee 22 years ago; and has been involved in the
charity's governance since 1996, first as a member of the Institution's
Council, then as a Trustee. He took over as Chairman from former
Chair Admiral the Lord Boyce in July 2013.
Can you go H2Only
for the RNLI?
This month sees the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)
challenge all to go H2Only and give up all drinks except water for
ten days to raise vital funds for the lifesaving charity.
The RNLI 'Tom Sanderson' lifeboat passed a tow line to local fishing
vessel 'Jannine' which assisted in helping a small broken down
sea-angling boat into the safety of Brevig harbour
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The H2Only Challenge starts at 5pm on Tuesday, September 13th,
and runs until 5pm on Friday, September 23rd, with participants
giving up the drinks they love – no tea, no coffee, no fizzy juice, no
beer, no wine – for ten long days and drinking nothing but water.
Stornoway Shouts
ugust proved busy for the local lifesavers of Stornoway RNLI
who were out saving lives at sea four times over the past
four weeks.
The first shout of the month came on Monday, August 8th, when
the 'Tom Sanderson' RNLI lifeboat and volunteer crew launched at
1540 hours to a full emergency declared at Stornoway Airport.
A light aircraft, coming into Lewis from the north, had reported to
be in trouble and the RNLI lifeboat launched to stand-by at the end
of the airport runway.
The aircraft, which had one person on board, landed safely and the
lifeboat returned to berth.
The volunteer RNLI crew were out again on Wednesday, August
10th, to the aid of a small sea angling boat that was drifting with two
persons on board.
The all-weather Severn class lifeboat launched at 1235 hours and
made passage to the stricken vessel, broken down two miles from
Cellar Head.
On arrival at the scene, the RNLI boys established a towline
between the lifeboat and the casualty and took the small boat under
tow to Brevig Harbour.
Stornoway Lifeboat Ladies Guild Chair and Treasurer - Ellen Macdonald
and Maggie Macleod - celebrated being awarded their RNLI Gold Badge for
services to the charity recently
Gold Badge for Stornoway
RNLI members
Two of the Stornoway RNLI family were honoured with their RNLI
Gold Badges recently in recognition of their services to the lifesaving
charity. Stornoway Lifeboat Ladies Guild Chair Ellen MacDonald,
and Ladies Guild Treasurer Maggie MacLeod were both presented
with their awards by former Lifeboat Operations Manager Angus
'Texie' Macleod as Guild members and the volunteer lifeboat crew
joined for a small celebration in the local station.
Congratulations Ellen and Maggie – and Thank You for all your
work and dedication!
Outside the harbour, the 'Tom Sanderson' RNLI lifeboat passed the
tow to local fishing vessel 'Jannine', who then took the broken boat
into the safety of the harbour.
Everyone who signs up to take on the challenge will receive a
pack containing two H2Only temporary tattoos to wear, each of
which lasts up to ten days, so you can proudly display your exclusive
H2Only 'ink' while taking on the challenge.
And you don't have to go it alone though – why not sign-up as
part of a crew with friends or work colleagues and take the H2Only
challenge together?
Going without the morning cuppa, pint after work, or lunchtime
can of fizz for ten days can be hard going, but like an RNLI lifeboat
crew, your team will be able to rely on each other for support when
the going gets tough and you hit choppy waters.
As a charity, the RNLI relies on the support and generosity of the
public to continue saving lives at sea.
Last year alone, RNLI volunteer lifeboat crews across the UK and
Ireland rescued 7,973 people, saving 348 lives; while the charity's
lifeguards helped 18,181 people and saved 94 lives.
So you can do your bit as an H2Only participant and stay on the
water to help the RNLI stay on the water! Sign up now at www.
h2only.org.uk
Stornoway RNLI's lifeboat returned to berth, back alongside the
harbour at 1730 hours.
A little over a week later and the 'Tom Sanderson' and crew were
called into action again, launching on Sunday, August 21st, to assist
a casualty who had injured himself whilst coasteering.
The RNLI lifeboat launched at 1410 hours to Loch Grimshader,
three miles south of Stornoway, where the volunteer crew recovered
the casualty who had a suspected dislocated knee following a jump
from sea cliffs.
Once on board, the RNLI crew transferred the casualty to
Stornoway Harbour where an awaiting ambulance transported him
to Western Isles Hospital for treatment.
The 'Tom Sanderson' crew and lifeboat were back at berth and
ready for next service by 1630 hours.
RNLI Chairman Charles Hunter-Pease met with members of the
Stornoway RNLI family on a visit to island stations in August
And on Saturday, August 27th, the local lifesavers launched in
response to a PanPan call from a yacht that had suffered engine
failure.
RNLI Chairman
visits island stations
The crew launched at 1520 hours to the aid of the stricken vessel
which was drifting in flat calm conditions around nine miles east of
Chairman of The Royal National Lifeboat Institution, Charles HunterPease, visited Barra Island, Leverburgh and Stornoway RNLI stations
The latest Stornoway RNLI Facebook Profile Picture featured the
Morrison/Macleay/Whiteford Clan's Selfie-Writing selfie
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Get ready for 10k to raise funds the linda norgrove foundation
for Afghan women and children
N
ot long to go until this year’s Linda
Norgrove Foundation 10K which will take
place on Saturday 1st October on the Valtos
Peninsula, Uig.
We will start from Reef Beach at 12 noon
and both runners and walkers of all abilities are
welcome. Entry is £10 and there will be event
t-shirts available for £12 on the day and food
when you are finished, or half-way if you need
extra sustenance en route!
You can register on the day,
Sport Centre in Stornoway or
lindanorgrovefoundation.org
at the
online:
The Linda Norgrove Foundation has recently
given a grant to Aschiana, a charity that provides
education for 800 former street working boys
and girls at a school in Kabul, to provide an allweather, synthetic grass covering for the existing
‘football’ pitch. Grass doesn’t grow easily in
Kabul and the pitch is either baked mud and
dusty or sludge depending on the weather and
time of year. The improved pitch will also be an
additional income stream for Aschiana who will
be able to rent it out after school hours.
If you are not on the island, please sign up to
run, walk, cycle 10K wherever you happen to be.
We already have supporters taking part in the US,
Canada, Sri Lanka, Europe and across the UK.
Anyone going to be in Africa or South America,
Australia or New Zealand?!
All proceeds will go towards helping
disadvantaged women and children in
Afghanistan. We fund surgeries for children, help
with the running costs of a home for children with
disabilities, provide scholarships for 46 young
women to study for a degree, six of whom are
currently training to be doctors, and help older
women gain skills to enable them to earn a living.
The children who attend the school have spent
most of their childhood working on the dangerous
streets of the capital, to help feed their families
who live in extreme poverty. The school gets them
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of the most important areas where these children
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reelance artist, lecturer and performance artist Lindsay John
will talk about how the Baha'i faith has influenced his work
in a free public talk to take place in An Lanntair arts centre on
Saturday 24th September.
He spent time in Japan gaining first-hand experience in developing
and teaching new approaches to dance, mainly within the 'Butoh'
genre; and in 1993 Lindsay was the Artist in Residence at Glasgow
School of Art, conducting workshops with Fine Art Painting students.
Arranged by the Baha'i Community of Lewis, the presentation will
focus on Lindsay's work and inspirations, and is open to all to attend,
running from 7pm to 9pm.
From 1998, he then spent the next decade as Lecturer to Portfolio
and HNC Art & Design and Performing Arts at Ayr College before his
retirement from mainly performance based work in 2010 marking the
artist's long desire to return to the Fine Art arena.
Over the years, he has undertaken commissions by the National
Galleries of Scotland and the Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh
among others; and founded the CATALYST Performing Arts Company,
which performed extensively throughout Edinburgh, Glasgow and
Dundee.
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work improves. Perhaps most important of all is
the spirit of fun it brings to children who have had
little provision for joy in their short lives.”
Artist to talk on effect of faith
Graduating from Surrey with a Diploma in Fine Art Painting and
BA Hons Degree in Fine Art Sculpture, Lindsay moved to Scotland in
1981 to pursue new directions in art, combining aspects of sculpture,
painting, performance and dance, and costume design and colour.
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it means to play, support each other in a team,
become fitter and healthier.
Lindsay is now a practicing Fine Artist working in both 2D and 3D
mixed media works – and to find out more about his works, and the
influences of the Baha'i Faith, join the audience in An Lanntair for his
personal presentation.
He will talk on how the Baha'i teachings of all-embracing unity
and a mysterious ancient Chinese Jade Disc have both influenced and
shaped his sculptural works.
Thanks for all your help!
W
ell that’s the Heb Rally been and gone again for 2016
and we couldn’t have got a better weekend with the
weather. The midges were all really nice and the entry list
was an amazing selection of top rally cars from all around the
United Kingdom. All the local drivers did us proud and put on
an amazing display of driver skill and car control and really
helped draw the crowds.
A massive thank-you to every single person that came out to
marshal during the rally weekend and attended the training preevent as there would be no rally if it wasn’t for you all helping out.
Macmillan Cancer Support - Western Isles Branch do an
amazing job year on year and the high esteem to which they are
held can be seen with the amazing generosity shown by all the
local businesses, organisations and individuals that donate plant
and equipment and materials.
Thanks also to all the individuals who donate their precious time
in the months and weeks and days running up to the event.
Also massive thanks to all the Rally Drivers and Rally Teams who
travel from near and far to put on an amazing display of car control
whilst paying for it all out of their own pockets.
And to everyone who helped tidy up on the day and the days and
weeks afterwards…thanks very much folks.
Thanks also to all the local garages, businesses and individuals
who very kindly donated and sponsored the event in all sorts of
ways – whether it was at Rally Stages, tables at the evening function,
donating items for the auction or donating their time.
Massive thanks also go to Ali ‘Nomie’ Macleod and Donald
Flagg whose endless work behind the scenes helped ensure this
rally took place and ran so well – along with all the other dedicated
folk who give up endless time and take endless ear bashing from
partners for doing so – “you spend more time doing stuff for that
rally than you do with me” has been said more than once and
Stornoway eateries were even busier for the two weeks after the
rally.
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Panful of Brazil
Feijoada
By John Dory
I
n the world of sport, the summer of 2016
was dominated by the Olympics in Brazil
which generated huge media coverage and
a vast assortment of stories ranging from the
good to the bad and even to the somewhat
ugly.
In the middle of it all I was asked by the local
radio station to do a feature on Brazilian food
and although not an expert on Brazilian cuisine, I
found the project both fascinating and enjoyable,
especially tasting Brazilian dishes which I had
never tried before.
Brazil is a vast country and there are huge
regional variations in the food that people eat
arising out of the complicated history of the
country with the influence of the Portuguese, the
Spanish, Native Americans and other seafaring
invaders. The Brazilian climate, with its equatorial
influence, has made the country a horticultural
and agricultural paradise. It is claimed that adults
in Brazil consume rice, beans and coffee every
day of their lives.
In terms of agricultural exports, Brazil is the
world's largest producer and exporter of sugar.
This is also true of coffee with Brazil controlling
about thirty per cent of the international market
in the bean. Brazil is the world's largest producer
and exporter of orange juice and it accounts for
roughly one in every two glasses of orange juice
consumed in the world today.
The country is also estimated to have the world's
largest commercial herd of cattle at around 200
million head. It is no wonder that Brazil vies with
Argentina as South America's barbecue champion
although, by and large, quality beef consumption
is restricted to the well off. Brazil has also
cornered a large part of the world poultry market
because supplies of poultry feed, such as grain,
are cheap and easy to produce. Other important
foodstuffs produced in Brazil are soya beans, corn
and cocoa.
So how does this vast, agricultural bounty
translate into Brazilian cuisine. Just about every
kind of food imaginable is available although
some are more popular than others.
One
universally popular dish, similar to tapas, is
fried bar snacks called pasteis filled with cheese,
minced beef, salt cod or shredded chicken. Pao
de Queijos are found everywhere and are like
little balls of cheese bread. Moqueca is a popular
type of fish stew found in the northern regions of
the country. Coconut quindim, which I made for
my programme, is easy to make and very tasty.
It is basically coconut milk, desiccated coconut,
several egg yolks, butter and vanilla extract. It
is like a glossy yellow custard and was thought
to have been inspired by Portuguese cuisine. A
frozen sorbet made from Acai berries is considered
to be an excellent health drink. Another national
drink found in Brazilian cocktails is Cachaca,
which apparently has a fiery kick.
This is one of the few dishes which is found in all parts of Brazil. It is a hearty casserole or stew
featuring sausages, black beans a variety of pork cuts from ribs to trotters. In fact it is known in some
parts of the country as "the every part of the pig stew." Feijoada can take up to 24 hours to cook if
it is made the traditional way including desalting the pork and soaking the black beans. It is eaten
with rice, kale, orange slices and pork scratchings on the side.
Ingredients
250g black beans, soaked overnight then
drained and boiled until tender or just use a
can of pre-cooked black beans.
100 g streaky bacon cut into slices
500 g pork ribs
3 chorizo sausages, skin removed and cut
into chunks
500g pork shoulder cut into small cubes
3 onions, peeled and chopped
4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely crushed
Pinch of chilli flakes or a red chilli
Olive oil
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Method
Heat in the oil in a large heavy based
saucepan with a fitted lid.
Cook the bacon until crispy, remove and set
aside.
In batches, sear the ribs, sausages and pork
shoulder.
Remove the meat and set aside.
Add the onions, garlic and chilli to the pan.
Pour in a little more oil if needed and sauté
for 8/10 minutes till the onions are soft.
Add the meat, bay leaves, white wine vinegar
and the black beans.
Cover the contents with water and bring to
the boil.
Reduce to a simmer covered for about 2
hours until the meat is cooked.
If there is too much liquid in the pan, remove
the lid for the last half hour to thicken the
stew.
Serve with steamed rice, chopped coriander,
hot pepper sauce and wedges of oranges.
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Building our communities
Bright future for education services, says top Minister
By Iain A MacSween
T
here is tremendous ground for optimism in
relation to the performance of education in
Scotland.
This was the opinion of Education Minister John
Swinney MSP, as he toured the building (formerly
Museum nan Eilean on Francis Street, Stornoway)
that will be the hub of E-Sgoil – the Comhairle’s
innovative new e-learning mechanism.
On a day which saw him tour both The Nicolson
Institute and Sir E. Scott School, Mr Swinney said
it was ‘fantastic’ to see first-hand the investment
that had been made in here in the Western Isles,
as well as getting to experience the quality and
expertise of the teaching profession, and the
strength, dignity and confidence of young people
who made up the education system.
E-Sgoil, said the Deputy First Minister,
demonstrated an innovative way of meeting
challenges faced within the education framework
and across all public services.
“E-Sgoil represents an intervention that has been
designed and delivered from the Western Isles to
be shared across a much wider part of Scotland,”
said Mr Swinney.
“The great advantage of this, having spent time
today with MG Alba and Storlann, and other
parties involved in the process, is that through
digital connectivity we have the opportunity
to completely reverse the problems that have
bedevilled this area.
“In short, the issues of having to leave the
Western Isles to go somewhere else for economic
and social opportunities are addressed.
“Digital connectivity completely turns that on
its head. That is a precious opportunity we should
seize, and it is for that reason the Government
have given a manifesto commitment to having 100
per cent of properties getting access to superfast
broadband during this parliamentary term, and we
will deliver it. I promise you that.”
Mr Swinney said that superfast broadband was
as critical to the Western Isles as the delivery of
mains electricity had been in the 1950s.
“We wonder how people survived without
electricity and the same question can be applied
about superfast broadband. It is every bit as
critical as mains electricity.”
While E-Sgoil was pioneered and delivered
from the Western Isles, it was vital to look upon
the rollout as a national, and not purely regional,
development.
“E-Sgoil will be developed not just for the
islands - when I talk about regional collaboration,
that is what I want to see being delivered,” said Mr
Swinney.
“It must have a broader reach across Scotland
to have a more profound impact, where we share
educational development and its agenda, and with
no constraints by local authority boundaries.
“We find the areas of expertise and we share
them and - that is part of the government’s delivery
plan.”
Mr Swinney said he was delighted that the
Scottish Government had been able to contribute
£550,000 to support the development of E-sgoil.
That investment, he said, was required to refurbish
the building which will host E-Sgoil, as well as
making sure it had the connectivity it required to
take forward its agenda.
John Swinney meets with pupils at Sir E. Scott School in Harris.
“To those who say that the public sector can’t
move fast, this looks pretty fast to me in terms
of the speed at which we have recognised the
opportunity and have prepared to do something
about it,” said Mr Swinney.
“As I go through the Education reform agenda I
will be looking to ensure that resources of this type
are being used in the restructuring of education in
Scotland.
“It is a critical lesson for us to learn, and there
is clearly an opportunity for this mechanism to
make a difference in relation to the delivery of
educational services and interventions across the
board.”
He added: “In relation to Gaelic, there is an
extraordinarily special and deep relationship
between the Western Isles and the Gaelic language.
“I am determined to make sure I use the
authority of my office to support the development
and encouragement of Gaelic much more broadly
within our education system and within our
country.
“Without dictating that e-sgoil should be
fundamentally focussed on Gaelic, I think that
it certainly should strongly share, encourage
and motivate the promotion of Gaelic education
around Scotland. There is a real opportunity here
to fuel that.”
Gaelic ‘is a precious language’
says John Swinney
By Iain A MacSween
A
s the highest ranking Government minister
ever to hold responsibility for Gaelic,
Deputy First Minister John Swinney takes the
role very seriously.
“I am the most senior minister in Scotland ever
to have held responsibility for the Gaelic language
and it is a precious language,” he said.
“It’s one that I cherish and I want to make sure
that I use the authority of my office to make sure
that I support the increased participation in Gaelic
and the increased usage of Gaelic in terms of our
education system within Scotland.”
In announcing £550,000 government funding
for E-Sgoil, Mr Swinney said he was ‘thrilled’ to
be able to announce a contribution to such an
innovative learning tool.
“The beauty of E-Sgoil is that it will help to
address the challenges of finding the appropriate
number of teachers to teach in schools in the
Western Isles, but it also gives an opportunity for
high quality teaching from the Western Isles to
be shared with schools the length and breadth of
Scotland,” he said.
“That’s the level of innovation we need to have
in Scotland, and I am absolutely delighted that it is
going to be driven from here in the Western Isles.”
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Building our communities
£700,000 boost to on-line
learning in Islands
By Iain A MacSween
A
n e-Sgoil allowing secondary pupils
across the Western Isles to access more
curriculum subjects through online classes will
be developed thanks to £550,000 in Scottish
Government funding and £150,000 from Bòrd
na Gàidhlig.
The initial focus of the e-Sgoil – which will be
based in Stornoway – will be on delivering Higher
and Advanced Higher courses, Gaelic Medium
Education, vocational skills and initial teacher
training.
The initiative, which will receive match funding
from Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, follows the Islands
Education Summit held in Orkney last year which
considered some of the unique challenges the
authorities face in delivering an education service
in the islands. This includes how to ensure all
pupils have equal opportunities to access the full
curriculum.
Deputy First Minister John Swinney, who made the
funding announcement during a visit to Stornoway
on Wednesday August 24, said: “We want to deliver
a world class education for every child in the country
and we have committed to improving the use of
digital technology through our digital learning and
teaching strategy. The new E-sgoil is an excellent
example of how we can do this for pupils living in
rural communities.
“This innovative project will address many of
the issues identified by the island councils last year
including teacher recruitment for certain subjects
and subject choices for pupils in the senior phase
of school.
“Once the e-Sgoil is up and running in the
Western Isles, the intention is to share the resource
with Orkney and Shetland with the possibility of
expanding into other rural parts of the Highlands in
the future. This exciting and innovative development
will help transform the way education is delivered in
rural communities, by providing equal opportunities
for pupils through a shared education resource
across local authorities.”
Councillor Catriona Stewart, Chair of Education
and Children’s Services said: “It is with great pleasure
that Comhairle nan Eilean Siar welcomes today’s
funding announcement by the Deputy First Minister.
“The Gaelic e-Sgoil initiative is a necessary and
exciting partnership between the Comhairle, the
Scottish Government and Bòrd na Gàidhlig. It
will provide enhanced learning and teaching
opportunities for all children and young people in
addition to greater equity of provision at secondary
level.
“Work is currently being undertaken to develop
partnerships with Highland Council, Argyll and Bute
Council, Orkney Council and Shetland Council.
The e-Sgoil will also provide a national online
professional community for Gaidhlig teachers and
an online central resource for all learning and
teaching resources.
“The programme will also support Gaelic Medium
Education in primary schools and, more importantly,
provide pupils in small rural primary schools
access to a wider peer group and facilitate a more
collaborative approach to learning and teaching
between schools and across authorities.”
Council staff take up chance
to retrain as teachers
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By Iain A MacSween
T
he response to a CnES scheme which aims
to encourage potential teachers to change
careers and enrol on a postgraduate certificate
in education has been hailed as encouraging.
This year, two trainee teachers will enrol on the
scheme in Stornoway, which will result in them
being offered permanent employment in the islands
once their training is complete.
One will train to become a Chemistry teacher,
while the other will train as a Technical teacher.
Willie Macdonald, Head of Education,
commented: “We offered training to a candidate in
Maths but she has said she now wants more time to
think about her career change.
“We also interviewed and accepted a candidate
from Barra, but discussions are ongoing there as
she wants to do the training in Barra, whereas it is
currently only available in Stornoway.”
A report to members of the Education Committee
earlier this year stated: “At a time when there is
an increasing shortage of specialist teachers in
key subjects yet there is a risk of redundancy for
employees in other business areas through service
redesign and budget choices, there is an opportunity
to develop a programme whereby the Comhairle
can help ‘grow’ talent by providing the opportunity
to retrain existing staff into teacher training and
provide redeployment opportunities as a result.”
All local authority employees on the scheme
retain their continuous service with the Comhairle,
and their fees are paid.
They are paid a percentage of the probationer’s
point of the scale, so they still receive a monthly
income, and thereafter they are guaranteed
a probationer place within the area and then
permanent employment in a teaching post. To
qualify for the initiative, employees need to have a
degree in a relevant discipline. Training is delivered
between UHI and the Nicolson Institute.
Of the two new training positions, the applicant
who will train to be a Technical teacher is currently
employed by the Comhairle as a classroom
technician. The other applicant, who will train to
become a Chemistry teacher, is currently based in
England where she works with Yorkshire Water.
“She is originally from the islands, and has been
involved in an education programme for Yorkshire
Water so she will bring life experience to the role,
which is just what we are looking for,” said William
Macdonald.
He added: “We (Comhairle nan Eilean Siar) are
very encouraged by the response and I hope some
of the applicants who have deferred this year will
come back on to the course next year.
“Hopefully in the near future, we will be able to
extend the course to Lionacleit, Castlebay and Sir
E. Scott, but at the moment it has to be delivered
through the Nicolson Institute because of our
agreement with the General Teaching Council.”
Council chief
executives meet
in Stornoway
By Iain A MacSween
ocal authority chief executives from across
Scotland converged on Stornoway on 18th
and 19th July, to participate in the annual
SOLACE (Society of Local Authority Chief
Executives) conference.
This year, and for the first time ever, SOLACE is
being chaired by an islands council chief executive
– Malcolm Burr, of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.
He said: “We had a total attendance of 38, and I
have received some very gratifying comments after
the event, to the effect that it was one of the best
ever.
“The Conference generally follows the ‘home’
council area of the chair, and I am chair of the
SOLACE Scotland branch, from November 2015
until November 2016.”
The focus of this year’s conference was on
Business Transformation, Education, Community
Empowerment, and Organisational and Personal
Resilience.
Meetings took place at Stornoway Town Hall on
the Thursday and at An Lanntair on the Friday.
The Comhairle’s Chair of Education and
Children’s Services Committee, Councillor
Catriona Stewart, and Director of Education and
Children’s Services, Bernard Chisholm, delivered
Presentations on Political and Officer Leadership
of Change, and, in particular, on the Comhairle’s
E-Sgoil proposal – the first initiative of its kind in
Scotland.
Professor James Hunter, of Edinburgh University,
spoke at the conference.
The SOLACE Scotland Branch has a total
membership of 140 and, uniquely for SOLACE
Branches in the UK, includes every Council Chief
Executive in each of Scotland’s thirty two Councils.
Senior Executives, usually Directors, are also
members of the Branch.
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Environmental Health and
Trading Standards Advice
Consumer &
Environmental Services
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Sandwick Road, Stornoway
Isle of Lewis HS1 2BW
Tel: 01851 822694
Fax: 01851 705349
E-mail: eh@cne-siar.gov.uk
Web: www.cne-siar.gov.uk/envserv/
Facebook: CnES-Consumer-Environmental-Services
PEST CONTROL
FLIES and WAS
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Summer-time and the flying bugs are out!
HOW TO KEEP FLIES OUT OF YOUR HOME
There are thousands of different species
of flies but the most common fly problems
are caused by the Common House Fly,
Blow Flies and Cluster flies. However, all
flies can cause problems as they can carry
bacteria and can transmit diseases via
body hairs, hairs on their tarsi and through
saliva and faeces.
There are things we can do to stop them causing a problem in
homes and gardens.
• Always cover food in the kitchen – flies spread diseases by
landing on food
• Clear away food and liquid spillages immediately
• Make sure dustbins have tightly sealed lids and are kept clean
• Clean up after pets – their faeces are a perfect breeding place for
flies
• Consider fly screening for windows and doors that are left open
for long periods
CONTROL OF FLIES
Control measures that do not use insecticides should be considered
first. Various DIY products can be bought over the counter to help
deal with fly problems. Electric fly killers use ultraviolet light to
attract flies however their efficiency can be affected by where they
are placed. Flypapers, while unsightly, are another solution.
Insecticidal control using fly sprays ("knock down" sprays, are
also used for instant control however dead flies should be removed
immediately and remember not to use insecticide near food and foodpreparation surfaces. Insecticide may also be harmful to household
pets and humans should not inhale it. Insecticide is extremely
harmful to fish.
Warning: Use biocides safely. Always read the label and product
information before use.
WASPS NESTS
Common locations for wasps nests in
buildings are roof spaces, airbricks and
wall cavities. Outside nets are often
built in garden sheds, trees and hedges.
A mature nest can contain up to 6,000
wasps and be the size of a football. Only
female wasps have a sting which they can
use repeatedly, unlike bees. Wasps build
a new nest every year and never return to an old nest.
In late spring and early summer, wasp nests can often be successfully
treated using proprietary brands of insecticide for the specific control
of wasps' nests. These can be purchased from most garden centres
and hardware stores. As the days become shorter, wasps are often
attracted to the artificial light showing from the inside of buildings,
particularly at dusk and dawn. They see the light as natural sunlight,
become confused, and are attracted towards it.
When treating wasp nests yourself you may find the following do’s
and don’ts helpful:
DO:
• Refer to the insecticide instructions BEFORE USE
• Observe the wasps and find the point which the wasps enter and
leave the nest
• Carry out treatments at either early in the morning or at twilight.
There will be less activity at this time and most of the wasps will
be in the nest
• Blow or spray the insecticide (depending on the type of
insecticide purchased) into the entry point of the nest
• Wash away any spillages of insecticide when safe to do so
DO NOT:
• Use a torch as wasps will be attracted to the beam of light
The Comhairle does not provide a pest control service. Officers
in the Environmental Health service can offer advice on pests
and infestations. If you prefer to hire professional help, there are
companies operating locally that provide this service.
Rhododendron
Japanese Knotweed
Himalayan Balsam
Common Ragwort
Gunnera
Invasive plants & weeds
A
number of invasive plants can
be found in the Outer Hebrides;
including Japanese Knotweed, Gunnera
(Giant Rhubarb), Himalayan Balsam and
Rhododendron ponticum. There are also
harmful weeds such as Common Ragwort,
which has the potential to kill horses and
livestock if eaten.
An invasive plant or weed can upset the
balance of the ecosystem, cause damage to
buildings, as well as They are often bigger,
faster growing or more aggressive than native
species and may take over the habitat where
they grow. It is important that you can identify
these plants so that they can be controlled in
the most appropriate way.
There are several steps that you can take to
help stop the spread of invasive plants:
• Know what is growing in your garden or
croft.
• Manage invasive species where they
occur on your land.
• Prevent invasive species from spreading
into the wild or on to a neighbour’s
property.
• Dispose of all plant waste responsibly.
It is illegal to plant or cause the spread
of many invasive plant species, so be
careful when disposing.
• Know what you are buying. Avoid
buying plants or seeds known to be
invasive.
USE PESTICIDES WITH CARE
If you are using pesticides to control
unwanted species, it is important that you
use, store and dispose of it in the right way.
Follow the instructions carefully and always
read the label. Although they are designed
to kill pests and weeds, some pesticides can
harm humans, wildlife and other plants, so
need to be used with care. They can also
pollute water and poison aquatic life.
If you are looking for further information
or advice, the Scottish Government have
produced their Code of Practice on NonNative species which is available on
their website. Alternatively, please email
Environmental Health at eh@cne-siar.gov.uk
or phone 01851 822 694
Food Hygiene
Information Scheme
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar launched the Food Hygiene Information Scheme throughout the Outer Hebrides in 2012.
The Food Hygiene Information Scheme effectively 'opens the door' to the kitchen and/or food areas. This will increase
consumer confidence and help people make informed choices about where they eat or buy their food. The scheme is
designed to give straightforward information about how each food outlet fared at its last food hygiene inspection.
The scheme applies to all food outlets that supply food to consumers in the
authorities taking part in the scheme. Each food outlet is asked to display a
certificate on the door or window of their premises, saying whether they have
passed their hygiene inspection or whether improvement is required.
The scheme was developed by the Food Standards Agency (Scotland) and
provides information on the standards of hygiene in food outlets throughout
most local authority areas in Scotland.
Further information on the Food Hygiene Information Scheme is available at
http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/foodsafety/food-hygiene-scheme.asp
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fter a number of months of work, architects and designers Dualchas, of Skye and
Glasgow, and Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter, Oslo, have made public images of their
designs from their collaboration on the St Kilda Centre/Ionad Hiort at Mangersta.
The practices won the Architectural Masterplan competition earlier in the year and the project
is RRA's first in the UK. The project has a spectacular cliff-top site on west coast of Lewis with
views to St Kilda, more than 50 miles away on the horizon.
Neil Stephen and Ruaraidh Flyn of Dualchas, along with Reiulf Ramstad of RRA, spoke at
the Ionad Hiort Symposium event in An Lanntair in Stornoway on 18 August. The event was
well attended by local, national and international organisations with an interest in the project
development.
The symposium was held to raise the profile of the project and to review the three
commissioned masterplans: Architectural (Dualchas/RRA); Content (Metaphor); Business (Steve
Westbrook). Among those attending was Lord Dunlop as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State
at the Scotland Office and the Northern Ireland Office.
Architect Ruaraidh Flyn said: "It is an inspiring project and site. Our proposals are site specific
and influenced by the extreme climatic and locational conditions. The new centre has to be
a world-class project and will provide a focal point for the regeneration of an existing island
community, capturing and interpreting the story of St Kilda, whilst providing an experience of
Hebridean culture and landscape."
What we achieved in 2014/15
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Our aspiration: The Comhairle aims to strengthen social and economic development
in the community of the Outer Hebrides.
In 2014 the Comhairle contributed to the Strategic Group convened by the Scottish
Library and Information Council (SLIC) to develop a national strategy for Scotland’s
public libraries. The result was ‘Ambition and Opportunity – A Strategy for Public
Libraries in Scotland 2015-2020’ – published in June 2015.
In advance of the publication of the new national strategy and to ensure that the Outer
Hebrides Libraries were able to deliver a new vision for public libraries in Scotland, a
review of the service was undertaken in 2014. The issues arising, the challenges and the
opportunities are captured in ‘A Library Service for the Future – Western Isles Libraries
Forward Plan 2015-2018’ and is a measure of the commitment by the Comhairle to
deliver the best and most appropriate public library service for its communities. It
identifies the potential of Outer Hebrides Libraries to support life-long learning,
economic opportunities, and social outcomes and directly supports the Comhairle’s role
to maximise the potential of its services to deliver the outcomes of the Single Outcome
Agreement and its Corporate Strategy 2012–2017.
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With support from the Comhairle’s Regeneration Team, 11 projects were approved
under the Comhairle’s Community Capital Grant Fund. Over £0.5m was approved
towards projects with a total value of £3.6m. Grimsay Community Association was
awarded £50k towards a Centre for Grimsay, Breasclete Community Association
received £29,777 towards a multi-use pathway, and Lochboisdale Development Ltd.
received £30k towards quayside revitalisation.
Following the success of the Outer Hebrides 2007-13 LEADER programme, the new
Outer Hebrides 2014-2020 LEADER and European Maritime and Fisheries Fund Local
Development Strategy was approved by the Scottish Government with the Local Action
Group being awarded £3,177,666 of LEADER grant funding.
A 14 month (2012-14) LEADER Youth Engagement Project (YEP) was funded through
Leader Innse Gall, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.
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South Uist and Barra Regeneration Programme. A successful Stage 2 bid to Scottish
Government for the Uist Heritage Regeneration Programme (UHRP) secured £320k
of funding for three projects involving Kildonan Museum, Uist Wool and Taigh
Chearsabhagh, and community land buy out groups. In 2014/15, support was given to
groups in three areas: Carloway, Barvas and Brue and Pairc.
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Sylvia tells of life as firm’s
only female salvage master
Continued from page B1
request of her clients, she was limited on the information that could
be discussed in regard to the rig, now moored in Broadbay.
Saying that she was ‘very proud’ to be invited to speak, Sylvia then
gave background about her career, which began aged 17 when she
was handed a brochure about studying at nautical college.
“I liked to travel and study engineering, so I thought this is for me.
I tried it and I loved it,” she said.
After working at sea in a number of roles, she then moved into
the world of salvage, presently working with Netherland’s based
SMIT Salvage, an arm of the larger Boskalis group, an international
company employing over 8,000 people in six different continents
around the world.
Expanding that the main focus of Boskalis' work is dredging and
infrastructure, Sylvia admitted that the salvage operations were the
“strange bird in the whole group” – she and her team often working
independently from colleagues.
“The others can wonder what we do,” she said. “We can be sitting
around quiet for weeks, sometimes months, and then something
happens and it's all go – we're rushing around asking people for
things and we need the things yesterday, not tomorrow.”
Available to go at any time, the excitement of her work is an aspect
which clearly thrills Sylvia, highlighted as she told those gathered of
arriving at her grandmother's home in the Netherlands to celebrate
Christmas Day, only to find herself at 7am the next morning stepping
off a flight in Morocco to assess a stranded cargo liner – not even
knowing the name or type of vessel at this stage.
And she paid tribute to and extolled the pleasure of working in a
close-knit team – without which, no operation could be completed.
“The crew is on standby 24/7, 365 days a year,” Slyvia said. “And
the Salvage Master, Salvage Superintendent and the Naval Architect
will always come along on the initial inspection of any operation.”
She continued to explain that the team divers are 'more than just
divers', with skilled individuals undertaking any work required under
the water, welding and cutting for example.
“Our divers are one of the most valuable assets we have,” she said.
“We can also have marine chemists on the team, medics, fire experts;
and also a team on shore for support.
“We cannot do it without the team, it's all a team effort and it works
perfectly.”
Sylvia then explained about the principles of salvage law – the basis
today still stems from ancient Roman law – and the use of the Lloyd's
Standard Form of Salvage Agreement which determines a 'No Cure
– No Pay' policy and allows for a special compensation agreement.
She said: “The type of contract used depends on the circumstances
and what type of response is required.
“The duties for the salvor in a contract are to bring the casualty to
a place of safety and minimise environmental impact; for the ship
owners the duties are that they must cooperate, must offer salvors
safety and must pay up if successful.”
There is a gamble to the salvage business however, she explained,
as although a cargo may be worth upwards of £200million – if it sinks
to the bottom of the ocean unrecovered, then there is no pay; unless
the special compensation clause has been enacted, in which case that
set amount is the only pay available.
The Salvage Master then explored the different aspects to her work
– emergency response, wreck removal and environmental care as she
turned to look at her previous operations.
One particular job involved the separation of two cargo vessels, the
'Baru Satu' and the 'Katherine' off Greece in 2013.
With two different salvage companies operating on each ship, the
difficulties and challenges of working with so many different partners
were highlighted as Sylvia, working on board the Baru Satu, was told
by her counterpart on the Katherine that its cargo could generate
highly flammable hydrogen gas – two days into operations.
Further examples of her work included raising a sunken oil rig from
an Alaskan port; finding a place of safety to tow a flaming cargo liner
in order to board here and extinguish the fire; and trying to rescue over
500 shipping containers which had spilled into the Gulf of Biscay.
The Svendborg Maersk was caught as hurricane-force winds
Our pupils from P1 to P7 had a very enjoyable experience down in the Lanntair recently.
They had the opportunity to take part in Drumming workshops which were run by the Purvai organisation
Transocean Winner’ rig moared in Broadbay
Transocean Winner’ rig grounded at Dalmore Beach
battered the Atlantic coast in February 2014. Amid waves of 30 feet
and winds of 60 knots, it began losing cargo. After the ship arrived
in the Spanish port of Malaga, Maersk discovered that about 520
containers were unaccounted for.
small island is not that bad.”
Sylvia also spoke of her time spent working on the Costa Concordia
disaster in January 2012, when the cruise liner crashed on the Italian
island of Giglio, and which posed a number of challenges due to the
number of parties involved – up to 12 different authorities.
“Smit salvage would like to thank the friendly people of the Island
of Lewis for their support, cooperation in the salvage and the interest
in our company,” it read.
After a month of meetings, all of which were conducted in Italian
with translators, Sylvia and her team were finally permitted onboard
and took thousands of gallons of heavy fuel and oil safely off the
stricken vessel,
“It was a wonderful project, we worked on a small island and got
to know the people,” she said. “Just like now, I realise working on a
To echo her sentiments, flyers distributed at the talk included
thanks to residents of the Western Isles for their assistance during the
Dalmore rig operation.
“We are happy to be here tonight to give you some more insight
into our operations and way of life. We hope you will enjoy our
stories and adventures as much as we do every day.”
Following her talk, Sylvia then invited questions from the floor –
and she received a hearty round of applause when asked: 'Out of
the 8,000 Boskalis group employees how many are female Salvage
Masters?'. Her response: “There is only one!”
During the recent Rally Hebrides event we were very lucky to have had a visit from one of the competitors.
All our pupils had a great time looking around the car and speaking to the driver
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Forgotten whales and the Scots who hunted them
By Eilidh Whiteford
T
he tales and histories of the nation's whaling
industry are to be explored in an Island Book
Trust talk this month as author and lecturer
Malcolm Archibald presents his topic 'Whaling
in Scotland'.
Taking place on Tuesday, September 27th, in
Museum nan Eilean, Lews Castle, at 7.30pm, the
talk follows from the Island Book Trust AGM which
begins at 6.30pm.
A member of the Society of Authors, and a lecturer
at Inverness College, University of the Highlands
and Islands, Edinburgh born and bred Malcolm has
written a number of historical and fictional books,
ranging in subject, but each piquing his interests in
19th century lives and times, especially crime, and
the whaling industry.
'Whalehunters' examines the lives of the men
who manned the ships, went whaling, and the
women who supported them.
His 2004 title 'Whalehunters' (Mercat Press)
tells the story of the Dundee whaling men, the city
entering the industry in 1753 and by the late 19th
century was Europe's leading whaling port.
In July 2013, Dundee University Press published
Malcolm's title 'The Dundee Whaling Fleet' which
covers the ships of the period in more detail; and,
available only on Kindle, his book 'A Wild Rough
A year later Malcolm won the 2005 Dundee Book
Prize with his fictional portrayal of the Dundee
whaling industry in 1860, 'Whales for the Wizard'.
Lot' relates the story of the whaling ports of the
Moray Firth, focusing on the Fraserburgh whaling
industry, and covering the glory years of many of
these neglected ports, the famous ships and the
catches they made.
Entry to 'Whaling in Scotland' a talk with
Malcolm Archibald, is £8, or £5 for Island Book
Trust members.
To find out more about the Island Book Trust,
please visit www.theislandbooktrust.com
New books at Western Isles Libraries
FICTION
DURRANT, Sabine
Lie with me
The house of eyes
ANDERSON, Gillian
Dream of ice
Science Fiction
ELLIS, Kate
BUCHAN, Elizabeth
The new Mrs Clifton
General Fiction
FAIRSTEIN, Linda
Killer look
GRAGORY, Philippa
Three sisters, three queens
MULLER, Marcia
Someone always knows
Crime
Crime
NESSER, Hakan
The weeping girl
Crime
Crime
NEVILLE, Stuart
So say the fallen
Historical Fiction
NORRIS, Barney
Five rivers met on a wooded plain
Bullseye
BURKE, Alafair
The ex
BURTON, Jessie
The muse
General Fiction
GREEN, Jane
Falling
General Fiction
PATTERSON, James
CANDLISH, Louise
The swimming pool
General Fiction
GRIMWOOD, Jack
Moskva
Thriller
PATTERSON, James
The trial (BookShots)
Chance encounters
PEARSE, Lesley
Dead to me
CLARK, Mary Higgins
As time goes by
CLINE, Emma
The girls
CUMMING, Charles
A divided spy
CUTTER, Nick
The troop
DAWSON, Jill
The crime writer
Thriller
Thriller
Thriller
Crime
General Fiction
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The English daughter
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Dogstar is delighted to be working with one of Scandinavia’s most
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Mungo Park. In 1795 and 1805, Park led two expeditions to West Africa
to chart the River Niger and investigate tales of vast gold wealth. They
resulted in the deaths of nearly all his companions, including himself. His
jjournal survived. The play is a tragi-comic retelling of the story, with the
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As the story moves towards its latter stages, the folly of Park’s project, its
development into an ever more crazy colonial, imperialistic and violent
jjourney is exposed. A rip-roaring entertainment and a salutary story.
SCOTTISH OPERA:
DONIZETTI’S THE ELIXIR OF LOVE
Sat 1 Oct, 7.30pm
Two Views of Harris
Lesley & Alisdair Wiseman
Two very different illustrative styles
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Scottish Opera’s new production of Donizetti’s sunny
comedy takes to the road this Autumn. Dynamic
young British director Oliver Platt and designer Oliver
Townsend (Rodelinda 2013) take their inspiration
from the world of P.G. Wodehouse in a cheeky, vividly
characterised show with its tongue firmly in its cheek.
Nemorino is hopelessly in love with Adina but she’s
out of his league. Threatened by the arrival of the
swaggering Sergeant Belcore, Nemorino enlists the
help of quack doctor, Dulcamara. Believing he’s
drinking a magic love potion (suspiciously similar to
cheap red wine) he’s delighted when the village girls
begin to swarm around him. But is it the potion, or the
rumour that Nemorino has inherited a large pile of cash from his uncle that has them all of a flutter?
Sùil air An t-Sultain September at a glance...
Friday 2nd
Purvai: Kathak Dance Workshop .................................5.30pm
Purvai: Roopa Panesar & Dalbir Singh rattan .............8.00pm
Saturday 3rd
PURVAI – Family festival day .......................................All Day
PATP: Aziz & Dal ...............................................................6pm
Tuesday 6th
The Adventures of Prince Achmed with live music by Sink 8pm
Thursday 8th
Finding Dory 2D ........................................................ 5.30pm
The Neon Demon.........................................................8.30pm
Wednesday 7th
Film Club ..................................................................... 7.30pm
Friday 9th
Finding Dory 3D ..........................................................5.30pm
Suicide Squad 2D ........................................................8.30pm
Saturday 10th
£4.99
Art Club .......................................................................Various
Drama Club ..................................................................Various
Finding Dory 3D ..........................................................2.30pm
Finding Dory 2D ..........................................................5.30pm
Jason Bourne...............................................................8.30pm
HIFF: Captain Fantastic ................................................8.00pm
HIFF: Silent Running ....................................................8.00pm
Saturday 17th
Art Club ........................................................................Various
Drama Club ..................................................................Various
HIFF: The Messenger...................................................11.00am
HIFF: Swallows and Amazons ......................................2.00pm
HIFF: Seed: The Untold Story .......................................5.30pm
HIFF: Caste a Wave ......................................................8.00pm
HIFF: Hunt for Wilder People .......................................8.00pm
Monday 19th
SEAN WALSH................................................................8.00pm
Wednesday 21st New Music Session with Wee Studio ............................8.00pm
Thursday 22nd
Dogstar Theatre: Mungo Park......................................8.00pm
Friday 23rd
Gin & Food Pairing Event ............................................ 7.00pm
Saturday 24th
Art Club ........................................................................Various
Drama Club ..................................................................Various
Shopping for Shoes ....................................................11.30am
Jason Bourne...............................................................5.30pm
Suicide Squad 3D ........................................................8.30pm
Monday 26th
Adult Life Skills............................................................8.00pm
Tuesday 27th
An Lanntair Quiz Night ................................................8.00pm
Wednesday 14th HIFF: Long Way North ................................................11.00am
HIFF: Ice and Sky.........................................................2.00pm
HIFF: Lamb ..................................................................5.30pm
Thursday 15th
Friday 16th
HIFF: Racing Extinction ...............................................11.00am
HIFF: Haida Gwaii........................................................2.00pm
HIFF: The Islands and the Wales ..................................5.30pm
HIFF: The Embrace of the Serpent ...............................8.00pm
HIFF: The Wave............................................................8.00pm
HIFF: Above All Else ....................................................11.00am
HIFF: Fire at Sea ..........................................................2.00pm
HIFF: A Turning Tide in the Life of Man .......................5.30pm
Wednesday 28th Petes Dragon 3D .........................................................6.00pm
Thursday 29th
Petes Dragon 2D .........................................................5.30pm
David Brent Life on the Road.......................................8.30pm
Friday 30th
Petes Dragon 3D .........................................................5.30pm
David Brent Life on the Road.......................................8.30pm
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Crofting
Services
Things to remember for September
Analysing your silage
early and get rations done –
It will save you money!
Online applications for SUSSS 2016 can be
made on Rural Payments and allow you to easily
withdraw any animals from the scheme that you no
longer wish to claim, or that die during the retention
period.
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Paper-based application forms are available
through your local SGRPID Area Office or can
be picked up at the SAC office.. These must be
completed and returned to the Area Office within
the Scheme application period in order to apply. For
help with any of the application methods you local
SAC Consultants are ready to help.
fter a successful Suckler Cow and Bull
management workshop at Laxay Show
Ground held last month and following a good
Spring and Summer, much of the silage and even
hay crops have been cut and stored.
While many of you are beginning to make
preparations for sales and the winter months ahead
and what they may bring it is essential to know what
quality of feed you are intending to feed your stock.
Silage varies each year depending on the time of
cutting and weather conditions but very often this is
not taken into account and cattle are fed in the same
way as the previous years. Analysing your silage
and getting rations done allows you to plan ahead
on how much forage and concentrates are likely to
be required, in addition to helping establish what
your feeding costs are going to be for the winter.
For example, if you have weaned calves coming
into the shed for the winter and you would like 1kg/
day live-weight gain before selling in the spring,
how do you go about working out their ration?
Three simple steps will save you money, either
by ensuring the 1kg/day gain or through less feed
usage, depending on the quality of the silage.
Test the silage
Use the analysis to work out how much and what
type of concentrates you need to get 1kg gain
Scottish
(an hour with your advisor!) Feed the ration and
monitor the performance. It is that simple! If silage
is poorer and this is not taken into account then
you may only get 0.7kg gain on the ration that is
normally fed which over 150 days will reduce the
sale weight by 45kg – around £100/head less based
on current market prices! This could have easily
been solved by feeding an extra kilo of barley per
day at a cost of around £20/head for the 150 days.
Looking at it the other way, your silage may be
better than you think it is and there may be savings
to be made on bought in feed.
For suckler cows, if silage is fed adlib and is
too good, cows will get too fat giving increased
problems at calving time. If it is too poor they may
lose weight and calve down fine but have problems
getting back in calf next spring. Knowing your
forage quality early gives a known starting point to
get them in the right condition for calving in plenty
of time. So give your local advisor a shout and get
Crofting
Federation
HANGING ON IN THERE
T
he crofting common grazings debacle
and crisis of confidence in the Crofting
Commission has stumbled into the realms of a
comic, tragic, farce.
If it were not so damaging to individuals and to
crofting, it would have people in stitches. A crofting
meeting organised by the Scottish Crofting Federation
held in Stornoway during August, attended by eighty
crofters from townships all over Lewis and Harris,
gave a clear message to the Scottish Government:
the convener of the Crofting Commission, Colin
Kennedy, must step down, the Upper Coll grazings
committee must be re-instated and the current
Crofting Commission must be sorted out by Scottish
Government. Nonetheless, it was agreed that a
Commission is essential to crofting.
Further to this there has been made public a letter
from the Cabinet Secretary for crofting, Fergus Ewing
MSP, to the Crofting Commission, in which he states
clearly that Scottish Government does not agree with
the Convener’s interpretation of the law or the way in
which he has managed the common grazings debacle.
But, despite the widespread calls for his resignation
(the notable exception being NFU Scotland) Mr
Kennedy is refusing to go voluntarily.
The grazings share-holders who have been affected
by the extraordinarily shambolic and vindictive
attacks by the Crofting Commission are displaying a
commendable tenacity and are braving the storm. The
Mangersta crofters have reformed their committee and
the constable imposed (illegally according to lawyers)
a plan in place (it doesn’t need to be complicated
or expensive) and take control of winter feed costs.
2016 Scottish
Upland Sheep Support
Scheme (SUSSS) opens
This year’s Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme
(SUSSS), which provides additional support on top
of the Basic Payment Scheme to sheep producers
who farm in Scotland's rough grazing areas, will be
open for applications from Thursday 1 September
until Monday 17 October, 2016.
SUSSS, now in its second year, is targeted at
sheep production on the poorest quality land to
help farmers maintain the social and environmental
benefits that sheep flocks bring to those areas.
In order to be eligible for SUSSS, a sheep
producer must have homebred ewe hoggs, no more
than 200 hectares of Payment Region 1 land, and
80 per cent of their holding must consist of land
in Payment Region 3. If you are unsure about your
eligibility, please get in touch with your local SAC
Office and we can check your eligibility.
Payment is based on the number of eligible
ewe hoggs; or a number equal to, or restricted to,
one ewe hogg per four hectares of eligible land,
whichever is the fewer.
Join the SCF
Membership of the Scottish Crofting
Federation is an investment in
the future of crofting.
Your support will strengthen the voice
of crofters, crofting communities
on them by the Commission has gone. Upper Coll
are also about to reform their committee and are
demanding that the illegal constable imposed upon
them be removed and the control of their finances be
returned to them. But as with the convener, the illegal
constable Colin Souter (ironically an ex-policeman)
is determined to stay in position despite having been
warned by lawyers that he is acting illegally. Watch
this space.
On a far happier note…
Barra Community Shop
The Barra community shop is performing really
well (turnover up 135% on last year) and has many
more producers – now over 100. Currently the shop
is undertaking an options appraisal, funded by HIE,
for a suitable alternative location. The shop organisers
are available as consultants to help other communities
develop similar business models to help increase
opportunities, income and help towards regenerating
local areas.
Oban and Lochboisdale
ferries
And the new winter timetable for sailings to and
from Oban and Lochboisdale have been published.
It seems to be everything asked for. This demonstrates
the value of sustained pressure under a collective
voice. Thank you Calmac for listening.
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àidhlig
Club
Samhraidh
Gàidhlig
ChnaG
Òigridh na Gàidhlig a’ tadhal
air na Hearadh agus an
t-Eilean Sgitheanach
Tha mìos thrang air a bhith aig luchd-obrach Chomunn na Gàidhlig
(CnaG) agus iad air dà champa a chumail do dh’òigridh Gàidhlig na
h-Alba eadar aoisean 8 agus 12. Chaidh a’ chiad champa a cumail an
Ionad Scaladail, sna Hearadh far an robh 23 an làthair, agus an dara
tè an Dùn Fhlòdaigearaidh san t-Eilean Sgitheanach, far an robh 26
òigridh an sàs. Thàinig a’ chlann bho air feadh Alba: na h-Eileanan
Siar, Inbhir Nis, Glaschu, Dùn Èideann, Sruighlea agus Ìle nam measg.
Gach seachdain, bha program spòrsail, inntinneach, tarraingeach
aig an òigridh, bho a bhith a’ buain na mònach, gu bhith a’ leum
dhan mhuir (coasteering), tadhal air taighean-tasgaidh, obair ealain
agus iomadh spòrs is cur-seachad eile. Se a tha cudromach mu
na campaichean gu bheil an òigridh am measgachadh le chèile, gu
bheil deagh spòrs aca agus gu bheil iad a’ dèanamh caraidean às ùra,
caraidean a bhios aca fad am beatha. Tha iad cuideachd a’ faighinn
gach rud a tha seo a dhèanamh tron Ghàidhlig, gu mòr a’ cur ris gach
rud na sgilean cànain aca agus am misneachd ga cleachdadh. Tha na
campaichean air an ruith fo stiùir luchd-obrach ChnaG.
Thuirt Ceannard ChnaG, Dòmhnall MacNèill, “Tha sinn air a bhith
an sàs anns na campaichean seo bho chionn grunnan bhliadhnachan
a-nis, ach ged a bhitheas an sgioba againn ag atharrachadh, is a’
chlann fhèin a’ gluasad air adhart, tha aon rud leantainneach – am
fòcas làidir a th’ againn air spòrs is fealla-dhà fad na seachdain.
“Tha e an còmhnaidh na thoileachas dhuinn a bhith a’ faicinn an
iarrtas làidir a th’ ann bho chlann is phàrantan airson na campaichean.
Bithidh cuid a’ chlann a’ tilleadh dha na campaichean fad dhà na trì
bhliadhnachan – is tha sin na dhearbhadh dhuinn gum bheil iad a’
faighinn toileachas asta. Tha e cudromach gu bheil a’ lethid seo ann
gus cothrom a thoirt dhan òigridh an cuid Gàidhlig a cleachdadh
taobh a-muigh an seòmar sgoile, an suidheachadh spòrsail, sòisealta,
am measg charaidean. Tha sinn taingeil do Bhòrd na Gàidhlig airson
an taic a tha a’ leigeil leinn na campaichean sa a chuir air dòigh.”
Tha Comunn na Gàidhlig gu mòr ag obair am measg òigridh an
diofar choimhearsnachdan air feadh Alba agus tha Oifigearan Òigridh/
Coimhearsnachd aca stèidhichte sna h-Eileanan an Iar, an t-Eilean
Sgitheanach, Inbhir Nis, Loch Abair, Muile, Ìle, Glaschu agus Dùn
Èideann. A thuilleadh air pròiseactan nàiseanta mar campaichean,
turas sgithidh, Cuach na Cloinne agus Duais Iain Muir, bidh na
h-oifigearan ag obair gu dlùth le sgoiltean a’ cur prògram farsaing de
dhiofar thachartasan agus cur-seachadan air adhart a’ cruthachadh
chothroman dhan òigridh an cuid Gàidhlig a cleachdadh taobh
a-muigh seòmar clas na sgoile, a’ neartachadh ìre fileantachd agus
a’ cur ri misneachd an òigridh. Tha CnaG ag obair fo chùmhnantan
le Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Comhairle Earra
Ghàidheal is Bhoid, Comhairle Baile Ghlaschu agus Comhairle Baile
Dhùn Èideann.
Young Gaels meet
up on Harris and Skye
Comunn na Gàidhlig (CnaG) workers have had an extremely busy
few weeks organising two camps for young Gaels between the ages
of 8 and 12. The first camp was held in Scaladale, Harris, where 23
youngsters attended and the second camp was held at Dun Floddigary,
Skye, where 26 youngsters attended. The youngsters came from across
Scotland, including the Western Isles, Inverness, Glasgow, Edinburgh,
Stirling and Islay. At both camps, the youngsters enjoyed an exciting,
stimulating, fun-packed week-long program of activities as diverse
as cutting peat, coasteering, visiting museums and other places of
interest, various arts and crafts and many other sports and activities.
What makes these camps really worthwhile and enjoyable is that the
youngsters are together, having fun, enjoying a wide range of activities
and making new friends, some of whom will be friends for the rest of
their lives. They are also doing all this in Gaelic, hugely improving
their fluency in the language and increasing their confidence in using
it. The camps are run by CnaG workers.
Donald MacNeill, Chief Executive of CnaG said, “We have been
running these camps now for many years, and although our workers
may change from year to year, and the young people themselves move
on, one thing remain a constant – our strong focus on having a weeklong fun-packed program of activities in place.
It is always pleasing to see the strong demand for the camps
from both the parents and the youngsters themselves. Many of the
youngsters return to the camps for 2-3 years and this proves to us that
they get great pleasure and enjoyment from the camps. It is important
to have such events to enable the young people to use their Gaelic
out with the classroom in an informal, social environment amongst
friends. We are grateful to Bòrd na Gàidhlig for their support, enabling
us to run the camps.”
Comunn na Gàidhlig works closely with young people in many
communities across Scotland with Youth/Community Officers based
in the Western Isles, Skye, Inverness, Lochaber, Mull, Islay, Glasgow
and Edinburgh. As well as helping to organise and deliver on national
projects such as the Sradagan camps, skiing trips, Cuach na Cloinne
and John Muir Awards programme the officers work closely with
schools organising and delivering a wide-ranging program of events
and activities, providing opportunities for the young people to use
their Gaelic outwith the classroom, improving their fluency and
increasing their confidence. CnaG currently works under contracts
with Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Argyll and Bute
Council, Glasgow City Council and Edinburgh City Council.
Chuir
Comunn
na
Gàidhlig
Club
Samhraidh
Gàidhlig,
seachdain a dh’ fhaid,
air dòigh aig toiseach
an t-Iuchair airson clann
aoisean 5-12.
Bha
seachdain sgoinneil aig
a’ chlann a thàinig chun
a’ Chlub Samhraidh
le prògram farsaing
de
chur-seachadan
aca gach latha. Bha a’
chlann trang a’ bèicearachd, ag ionnsachadh sgilean ùra le dràma,
a’ dèanamh agus ag obrachadh pupaidean ann an ealain agus ag
ionnsachadh òrain ùra le ceòl. Bha làithean spòrs aca cuideachd,
le rèisean spòrsail, mini golf, ball-coise, rollerblading agus tennis.
Chòrd an t-seachdain gu mòr ris a’ chlann gu lèir agus iad uile ag
ràdh gu robh seachdain sgoinneil air a bhith aca. Chan eil teagamh
nach eil seachdainean den seòrsa sa a’ cur ri misneachd na cloinne
ann a bhith a’ cleachdadh na Gàidhlig agus cuideachd ag àrdachadh
an ìre fileantais aca agus tha CnaG an dòchas gum bith an Club a’
ruith a-rithist aig na h-ath saor-làithean. Chaidh an Club Samhraidh a
mhaoineachadh le Bòrd na Gàidhlig agus Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.
Clubaichean Gàidhlig dèidh-sgoile ann
an Steòrnabhagh agus Loch a Tuath
Thairis a’ bhliadhna a chaidh seachad, bha CnaG a’ ruith clubaichean
dèidh-sgoile ann an sgoiltean an Steòrnabhagh agus Loch a Tuath –
bha clubaichean a’ gabhail àite ann an Sgoil a Bhac, Sgoil an Rubha,
Sgoil Steornabhaigh agus Sgoil Lacasdail. Aig na clubaichean, chan
e a-mhàin gu robh a’ chlann a’ faighinn cuideachadh leis an obairdachaigh aca ach bha iad cuideachd a’ gabhail pàirt ann an raon
farsaing de chur-seachadan mar eisimpleir cleasachd, ealan agus
spòrs. Thathas an dùil gum bidh na clubaichean a’ ruith am bliadhna
sa a-rithist, far am bidh iarrtas làidir air an son.
CnaG Gaelic Summer Holiday Club
Comunn na Gàidhlig held a week-long kids Gaelic Summer Holiday
Club at the beginning of July for children ages 5-12. The children
attending had a fantastic week with an exciting fun-filled programme
of activities every day. They had lots of fun learning how to bake
delicious treats, learning new skills in drama, making pupppets in
arts and crafts and learning new songs in music. There were also lots
of opportunities to play outside with the Wacky Races Sports Day,
roller-blading, crazy-golf, tennis and football. The children thoroughly
enjoyed the week, all giving very positive comments on what a great
week they’d had. There is no doubt that weeks like this hugely help
the children, increasing their confidence in using the language and
also improving their fluency levels and CnaG is hoping to run a
holiday club again, at the next school holidays. The Summer Holiday
Club was funded by Bòrd na Gàidhlig and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.
Gaelic After-school Clubs in
Stornoway and Broadbay
Over the past year, Gaelic After-school Clubs, organised and run by
Comunn na Gàidhlig, were held in Stornoway and Broadbay. Clubs
were run in Back School, Sgoil an Rubha, Stornoway Primary and
Laxdale School. At the clubs, not only do the children get assistance
with their homework, they also enjoy a wide range of activities such
as drama, crafts and sports. It is hoped that the clubs will restart after
the summer holidays, where there is sufficient demand.
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SGOIL BHRÈASCLEIT A’
COMHARRACHADH 30 BLIADHNA
ON A DH’FHOSGAIL A’ CHIAD AONAD
GHÀIDHLIG ANNS NA H-EILEANAN AN IAR
GAELIC MEDIUM NURSERIES
There are 14 GM nurseries (Sgoil Àraich) in Lewis and Harris. Many of
these groups also run Parent and Toddler groups (Pàrant is Pàisde). The
groups run on a total immersion approach but children and families
from all language backgrounds are welcomed at all groups. If you would
like more information about the groups and Gaelic Medium education
contact the Early Years office on 01851 822 655. Further information can
be found on the Comhairle’s Facebook page, GME in the Western Isles.
IMMERSION
The settings are all Gaelic immersion settings. This means that
the staff will only speak in Gaelic unless there is an emergency and
it is crucial that the children understand quickly what is being said.
Children will learn much quicker when only Gaelic is being used
and will try and understand what is being said rather than waiting
for an English translation. Staff will use a variety of methods to help
the children understand, e.g. gestures, tone of voice, props. Children
quickly become familiar with routine words and phrases that they
hear on a daily basis and parents often report that their child will use
Gaelic words at home. Children from all language backgrounds are
welcomed. Staff will guide parents to support services such as Gaelic
4 Parents website which has many useful resources, such as audio
books, for children of all ages.
ADVANTAGES
Research published in the Scientist (www.the-scientist.com) found
that even children who have not yet started to speak show signs of
increased brain activity when they are exposed to more than one
language. There is also evidence that being bilingual does not result
in language delay. The child will have the expected number of words
for their age, but over two languages rather than just one. As well
as cognitive advantages to being bilingual there are also cultural,
communication and social advantages. Children who are bilingual
also find it easier to learn other languages. More information can be
found at www.gaeliceducation.com
SGOIL ÀRAICH
Children who attend a Gaelic setting follow the same curriculum as
children in English settings. There will be a focus on building Gaelic
vocabulary in a fun, natural way through play. The groups make use
of facilities in the local community and welcome Gaelic speakers to
come in and visit the group.
PÀRANT IS PÀISDE
Many of the Sgoil Àraich have parent and toddler groups which
usually meet once a week. The sessions are led by a fluent Gaelic
speaker and parents and children are encouraged to take part in
Gaelic play activities, singing and story sessions. Staff can give parents
support and information on Gaelic Medium Education at all levels.
These groups often have other professions visiting such as Speech and
Language Therapists and Dieticians who can give parents support and
advice on other areas of child development.
Chomharraich Sgoil Bhrèascleit air taobh siar Eilean Leòdhais andiugh gu bheil deich ar fhichead bliadhna on a thòisich foghlam
tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig ann an sgoiltean nan Eilean Siar. Anns
an Lùnastal 1986 dh’fhosgail a’ chiad aonad Ghàidhlig aig Sgoil
Bhrèascleit le ceathrar sgoilear. Choisinn an sgoil Inbhe Sgoil
Ghàidhlig an-uiridh agus a-nis aig Sgoil Bhrèascleit tha còrr air
80% de na sgoilearan a’ faighinn an cuid fhoghlaim tro mheadhan
na Gàidhlig. Thuirt Bernard Siosalach, Ceannard Foghlaim is
Seirbheisean Chloinne:
“S e là eachdraidheil a tha seo, chan ann a-mhàin airson Sgoil
Bhrèascleit, ach dhan an ùghdarras air fad. Feumar iomradh a thoirt air
an iomairt a rinn na pàrantan ‘s na làithean tràth a bha sin agus mura
biodh oifigearan foghlaim leithid Iain Moireach, an Dotair Fionnlagh
MacLeòid agus feadhainn eile, a thuilleadh air an fheadhainn a bha an
sàs ann am pròiseact Van Leer, air a bhith cho dealasach cha bhiodh sinn
anns an suidheachadh far a bheil sinn an-diugh. Bha iad a’ strì, aig ìre
nàiseanta, airson lìonra a dhealbhachadh agus stòras fhaighinn a leig
dhan a’ Chomhairle cùisean a ghluasad air adhart. ‘S e a’ Ghàidhlig
am prìomh cànan teagaisg don ìre mhath leth de na sgoilearan againn
agus tha deich sgoiltean na inbhe oifigeil Gàidhlig. Tha sinn dealasach
mu bhith a’ libhrigeadh seirbheis foghlaim aig sàr ìre ann an cànan
màthaireil nan Eilean gus Gàidhlig a chumail beò anns a’ chultar agus
na ar coimhearsnachdan”.
Tha a’ Chomhairle gu bhith a’ cumail sreath de thachartasan thairis
air a’ bhliadhna acadaimigeach seo agus planaichean an gnìomh
airson Là Gàidhlig anns an t-Samhain aig ìre Roinne. Chan ann
a-mhàin anns na sgoiltean a thathar airson Gàidhlig a bhrosnachadh
ach cuideachd aig ìre roinne, anns na toglaichean air fad agus leis an
luchd-obrach air fad.
Thuirt Uilleam Dòmhnallach, Ceannard Foghlaim na Roinne:
“Tha e na adhbhar toileachais dhomh a bhith an làthair an-diugh aig
Sgoil Bhrèascleit. Tha sinn air adhartas mòr a dhèanamh, chan ann
a-mhàin anns na h-Eileanan, ach aig ìre nàiseanta, bho 1986. Tha a’
Chomhairle, a’ coimhead ri leudachadh a thoirt air na h-àireamhan a
tha a’ dol tro fhoghlam tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig anns na h-Eileanan
agus tha sinn gu mòr airson fios a chumail ri pàrantan agus luchdcùraim mu na buannachdan a tha an cois dà-chànanas”.
Thuirt Catrìona Stiùbhart, Cathraiche Comataidh Foghlam is
Seirbheisean Chloinne:
“Mar Chomhairle tha sinn gu mòr airson a’ Ghàidhlig a neartachadh
anns na h-Eileanan an Iar agus ged a tha sinn mothachail gu bheil obair
fhathast ri dhèanamh, tha adhbharan misneachd ann le àireamhan anns
na sgoiltean-àraich gu math fallain agus Aonad Ghàidhlig air ùr fhosgladh
ann am Bun-sgoil Thunga. Tha sinn an dòchas gum bi an ath dheich ar
fhichead bliadhna a cheart cho soirbheachail le ginealach ùr a’ nochdadh
a tha fileanta agus misneachail ann a bhith a’ cleachdadh na Gàidhlig”.
Airson tuilleadh fiosrachaidh thèid gu làrach lìn na Comhairle www.
foghlamgaidhlig.com no an duilleag Facebook againn GME in the
Western Isles no air Twitter @GMEeileansiar.
BREASCLETE SCHOOL CELEBRATE
THIRTY YEARS SINCE THE FIRST GAELIC
MEDIUM EDUCATION UNIT OPENED IN
THE WESTERN ISLES
Representatives from the Education and Children’s Services Department
of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar met today at Breasclete School on the West
Side of the Isle of Lewis to mark the start of Gaelic Medium Education
thirty years ago in Western Isles schools. In 1986 four pupils embarked
on their educational journey, through the medium of Gaelic, at Breasclete
school. The school was given official Gaelic Status last year and now over
EVENTS SECTION TWO - Page B17
Naidheachdan
àidhlig
Sgoilearan Sgoil Bhrèascleit còmhla ri Catrìona Stiùbhart, Cathraiche
Comataidh Foghlam is Seirbheisean Chloinne, Bernard Siosalach, Ceannard
Foghlaim is Seirbheisean Chloinne agus Uilleam Dòmhnallach, Ceannard
Foghlaim na Roinne agus an luchd-obrach. Breasclete School pupils with
Cllr Catriona Stewart, Chair of Education and Children’s Services, Bernard
Chisholm, Director of Education and Children’s Services, and Uilleam
MacDonald, Head of Education and the staff.
80% of its pupils are educated through the medium of Gaelic. Bernard
Chisholm, Director of Education and Children’s Services said:
“Today is a day of real celebration, not only for Breasclete School,
but also for the authority as a whole. The drive shown by parents in
those early days must be noted and without the commitment shown by
educational leaders such as Dr. Finlay MacLeod, John Murray and others
together with those involved in the Van Leer project we would not be in
the position we are in today. They fought, at national level, to build a
network and gain resources which enabled the Comhairle to progress
Gaelic Medium Education. Gaelic is now the principle language of
instruction to nearly half of all pupils in the Western Isles and we have
ten schools which have official Gaelic Status. We remain committed and
passionate on the delivery of a first class educational experience in the
native tongue of our islands and retaining Gaelic as the living language
in our culture and communities”
The Comhairle will celebrate the thirty-year milestone with several
events across the coming academic session and plans are underway for
a Gaelic Day in November at departmental level. It’s not just within the
schools that Gaelic will be promoted but in all educational settings and
with the workforce of the Department.
Uilleam MacDonald, Head of Education commented:
“It’s a great delight to be here today at Breasclete School. We have
come a long way, not only in the Western Isles, but at national level,
since 1986. The Comhairle is always looking to increase the numbers
enrolling in Gaelic Medium Education and we are constinstently
promoting the benefits of bilingualism”.
Catriona Stewart, Chair of the Education and Children’s Services
committee added:
“The Comhairle remains committed to strengthening Gaelic in the
Western Isles and although we realise there is still work to do, there are
also some very encouraging signs, with pre-schools numbers looking
healthy and a new Unit opening at Tong School on the outskirts of
Stornoway. We hope that the next thirty years will be equally as
successful and that a new generation will emerge who are fluent and
confident speakers who are proud of their language”.
For more information on Gaelic Medium Education please visit the
Comhairle’s website, www.gaelicmediumeducation.com our Facebook
page GME in the Western Isles and our Twitter @GMEeileansiar.
The Aonad Mheadhain Chomhairle nan Eilean Siar air steigearan ullachadh airson tidsearan a chleachdadh sa chlas ach bidh iad a cheart cho
feumail do phàrantan airson a chleachdadh san dachaigh. Anns an dealbh seo chìthear Seumas Earl MacLeòid, 2, à Steòrnabhagh agus tha
Seumas measail dha rìreabh air na steigearan.
The Comhairle’s Multimedia Unit have produced some fun stickers for use in the classroom and also for encouraging parents to use Gaelic
in the home with their children. Pictured is James Earl MacLeod, 2, of Stornoway who loves his stickers!
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Events in Stornoway and East Lewis
Every day: Phone or email 24/7. Free call from landline
or mobile: 116123. Samaritans of the Western Isles,
87 Cromwell Street, Stornoway, HS1 2DG. Email: jo@
samaritans.org / or write to Chris, P.O. Box 90 90,
Stirling, FK8 2SA
Sundays: Prayer Meeting at the Salvation Army
Stornoway Corps, 10-10.30am, 59 Bayhead. 01851
703875
Sundays: Stornoway Baptist Church, Gospel Preaching
Service, 6-7pm, 60 Seaforth Road. All questions from
“Is there a God?” to “What am I here for?” answered.
Surprise yourself and come! For more information:
01851 704770
Sundays: St Columba’s Church of Scotland, Lewis
Street, Stornoway. 11.00am: Worship, Crèche,
Sunday-school, Bible Class. 6.30pm: Worship
Sundays: St. Peter’s Scottish Episcopal Church, Francis
Street, Stornoway. Sunday Services: 11am Eucharist
Service; 7pm Evensong. All are welcome! Our church
is open every day for quiet prayer
Sundays: Sunday School at the Salvation Army
Stornoway Corps, 1pm-3pm, 59 Bayhead. 01851
703875
Sundays: Sunday Service at the Salvation Army
Stornoway Corps, 11am-12pm, 59 Bayhead. 01851
703875
Monday-Friday: Adult Literacy Classes, Western Isles
Learning Shop, Town Hall. Free, flexible, confidential
help with reading, writing, general confidence,
preparing for interviews, homework and learning
English as a second language. Later opening hours
7-9pm on Monday. For more infor-mation: 01851
822718
Mondays (second Monday of month): Autism/
Aspergers Support Group, 12-noon, Newton Community Association, Seaforth Road, Stornoway. We
welcome all those who have an interest in Autism
and Aspergers, e.g. people affected by the condition,
family and carers. Teas and coffees served after
meeting. Contact autism.eilean.siar@gmail.com
Mondays: Back Primary Football Development Club,
5.45-6.45pm ages P2-P4, and 6.45-8pm ages P5-P7
(starts 22nd August) at Back football and recreation
club. Our aim is to encourage as many children as
possible in the Broadbay area to learn football skills
and life lessons through sport whilst improving their
fitness and general health.
Mondays: Digi-Heb, the Bridge Centre, Bayhead.
Aspiring actors, actresses, filmmakers and writers
welcome. Free
Mondays: Family Fun Night. Games, movies, jokes,
snacks. For all ages. Everyone invited. Make some new
friends too. 7.30pm, 8 Newton Street, The Church of
Latter Days Saints. 01851 706405
Mondays: Keep Fit, 7pm, Back Football and Recreation
Club. The class is suitable for anyone over the age of
16 and the range of activities on offer will be adaptable
for all levels of fitness, whether you are a first timer or
an expert.. £4.
Mondays: Leisure Running Group, Stornoway Running
Club, 6pm, Running Track. An opportunity to get fit
and stay fit, running or jogging with other people.
All abilities welcome. For more infor-mation: James
Mackenzie, 07983718316
Mondays: MiLC Piping School, 7-9pm, Laxdale Hall.
All levels and all ages welcome. Tel. 704241 or email
milcuk@yahoo.co.uk
Mondays: Piping School, 6.30pm, Lewis Retirement
Centre, Stornoway. Open to all, under instruction of
the excellent leading piper Larry Ferguson, students
will learn the basics of the chanter and a wide range of
traditional Scots tunes. For more information: 01851
704241.
Mondays: Point Girls Club, 7pm-9pm, Sgoil an Rubha
Mondays: Scottish Slimmers, 6.30pm, Caladh
Inn, Stornoway. Call 0800 362636 or visit www.
scottishslimmers.com
Tuesdays: Badminton, 10am-7pm, Back Football and
Recreation Club, £6 per court including equipment for
up to 4 people, book online at www.backfrc.org.uk
Tuesdays: Beavers, a fun club for 5-8 year-olds,
6-7.30pm, Tigh Ceilidh, Gravir. (Term-time only) For
more information: 01851 880437
Tuesdays: Beavers, a fun club for 6-8 year-olds. 6.307.30pm, Stornoway Scout Hall, Keith Street. See www.
scouts.org.uk/beavers/ for more information
Tuesdays: Boys’ Brigade Anchors and Juniors (ages 5
to 10), 6.00-7.00pm, St Columba’s New Church Hall,
Lewis Street, Stornoway
Tuesdays: Bridge Community Centre P5&6 Club
night, 6-8pm, Bridge Community Centre, Stornoway.
For more information: www.bridgecommunitycentre.
co.uk
Tuesdays (first of the month): Dementia Friendly Café
Stornoway, 11am-1pm, Alzheimer Scotland Resource
Centre, 18 Bells Road. 11-1pm. For more information
phone the Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Resource
Centre, 18 Bells Road, Stornoway on 01851 702123
or email mmacin-nes@alzscot.org
Tuesdays and Thursdays alternating: Lewis and Harris
Riding Club ‘open’ training. Lochside Arena, 6pm10pm. £5 per person. Members only
Tuesdays: Line dancing, 7-8.30pm, Back Football and
Recreation Club. The class is suitable for all fitness
levels and abilities. Children aged 11+ are welcome
but must bring an adult. £2.50, book online at www.
backfrc.org.uk (starts August 23)
Tuesdays: Lunch Club at the Salvation Army Stornoway
Corps, 12-1pm, 59 Bayhead. 01851 703875
Tuesdays: Lunchtime walks in Stornoway, 12.30pm,
meet outside An Lanntair. Now in their seventh year.
Walks are 30-45 minutes duration. New walkers
welcome. For more information contact: Chris
Ryan, Paths for Health coordinator – 01851 702712;
07743507982
Tuesdays (first of the month): 10am-12noon:
Nappucino, Bayhead Bridge Centre. Drop in for a free
cuppa and a chat about cloth nappies. Hire a nappy
kit or simply share experiences with other cloth nappy
users, and enjoy some cake. www.nappynetwork.org.
uk
Tuesdays: Occupational Therapy Drop-in Clinic,
10am-2pm, Western Isles Sensory Centre, Es-planade
Court, Stornoway
Tuesdays: Pairc Senior Youth Club, 7.30-9.30pm, Pairc
School
Tuesdays: Parent and Toddler group, 1-3pm, MA
Macleod Memorial Hall, Stornoway Free Church,
Kenneth Street. Open to babies and children under
five. Come along for a chat and a cuppa while the
kids play. Everyone welcome
Tuesdays (first of the month): Stornoway Astronomical
Society. Please see our website www.stornowayastra.
org for details of our regular lectures and observing
sessions with times and venues etc. Beginners always
welcome
Tuesdays: Stornoway Bridge Club, 7pm, Stornoway
Golf Club. Meet for Bridge, chat, competitions and
cheer
Tuesdays: Stornoway Running Club, 6pm, Running
Track junior session. An opportunity to get fit and stay
fit, running or jogging with other people. All abilities
welcome. For more information contact Seumas
Mactaggart, 07766654449
Tuesdays: Stornoway Singers, 8pm, St Columba’s Old
Parish Church Hall, Lewis Street. Come and give it
a go. For more information: 07938590767 / 01851
706521
Tuesdays: Substance Use Open Access Clinic, for all
those affected by substance misuse, 20-min-ute slots
between 11am and 1pm. For further information
contact: Alcohol & Mental Health Nurse Elizabeth
Shelby on 07768323437 or Community Alcohol
Nurse Chris Mina Morrison on 07825780175
Wednesdays: Bible Study at the Salvation Army
Stornoway Corps, 12-1pm, 59 Bayhead. 01851
703875
Wednesdays: Bookbug Sessions, 11am, Stornoway
Library. A free story, song and rhyme sessions for
babies, toddlers, pre-school children and their families.
For more information: www.scottishbooktrust.com/
bookbug
Wednesdays: Bosom Buddies, 10am-12pm, Grianan
Centre, Westview Terrace, Stornoway. Your local
breastfeeding support group, with a midwife to help,
and a cup of tea
Wednesdays: Bridge Community Centre S2
Club night, 7.30-9.30pm, Bridge Community
Centre,
Stornoway.
For
more
information:
www.bridgecommunitycentre.co.uk
Wednesdays: Dannsa Eileanach, 7-9pm, Stornoway
Primary School gym. Ceilidh dancing sessions. Open
to all. For more information: 01851 704870
Wednesdays: Girls’ Brigade. Explorers: 6.30-7.30pm.
Juniors: 6.30-8pm. Brigaders: 6.30-8pm. St Columba’s
New Church Hall, Lewis Street, Stornoway
Wednesdays: Healthy Weighs, 5-6pm, Lewis Sports
Centre. Do you want some help to lose weight, get
fitter and feel healthier? This is a six-week rolling
programme run by a registered dietician and a
personal trainer. For more information: 01851 822800
Wednesdays: Island Archers, 7-9pm, Lochs School.
Indoors: late August to mid May. Outdoors: late May
to mid August. Want to try archery? Equipment and
friendly coaching provided to all ages and abilities.
For further information contact Stuart Oakley: 01851
643204; info@islandarchers.org; www.islandarchers.
org
Wednesdays: Parent and Toddlers at the Salvation
Army Stornoway Corps, 9.30-11.30am, 59 Bayhead.
01851 703875
Wednesdays (Last of the month): Stornoway Library
Reading Group, 6.30pm, Stornoway Library. Contact
01851 822744 for further details
Wednesdays (1st of the month): Stornoway Quilters,
Cuibhrigean Eilean Leodhais. 7.30pm - 9.30pm,
Grianan, Westview Terrace, Stornoway
Wednesdays: Tap dancing for adult beginners
(16+, 12+ also welcome with participating responsible
adult), 5.15-6.05pm, Bridge Centre. Drop-in: £5 per
class
Wednesdays (1st of the month): RAF Association
Stornoway branch, 7.30pm, TA Hall, Church Street,
Stornoway. Call 705561 for further details
Thursdays: Absolute Youth project, 1-4pm, Pointers,
Stornoway. Learning project for young adults aged
16-21 years. Its aim is to involve young people in
activities designed to develop confidence, teamwork
and literacy skills. The group also works towards
gaining the Bronze level Youth Achievement Awards.
For more information: 01851 707460
Thursdays: Chen style Tai Chi, 7-8.30 pm, the Bridge
Centre. Beginners very welcome
Thursdays: Come and try session, 6.30pm at Stornoway
Bowling Club, Bayhead, Stornoway
Thursdays: Home League at the Salvation Army
Stornoway Corps, 2-3pm, 59 Bayhead. 01851 703875
Thursdays: Jogscotland, group jogging. Thursday
5.45-6.30pm, Lewis Sports Centre
Thursdays: Knitters on the Edge, 11am till 1pm, at
Wool4Ewe, on Church Street. Local knitters and
holidaying knitters welcome, just bring your knitting
and a sense of humour! More info on our Facebook
page Knitters on the Edge. Tel: 01851 701719 Email:
wool4ewestornoway@gmail.com
Thursdays: Lunch Club at the Salvation Army
Stornoway Corps, 12-1pm, 59 Bayhead. 01851
703875
Thursdays: Meeting for Prayer and Bible Study,
7.30pm, St Columba’s Church of Scotland, Lewis
Street, Stornoway
Thursdays: Parent and Toddler Group, 9.45am11.45am, MA Macleod Memorial Hall, Stornoway
Free Church, Kenneth Street. Open to babies and
children under five. Come along for a chat and a
cuppa while the kids play. Everyone welcome
Thursdays (last of the month): Parkinson’s Hebrides
Support Group meet at Lewis Retirement Centre,
Bayhead, 2.30pm-4.30pm. Contact Angus Macleod
on 01851 870976 or at angus34@live.co.uk for more
information. Tea and coffee served
Thursdays: Point Boys Club, 7.30pm-8.30pm, Sgoil an
Rubha
Thursdays: Pointers U-16s group, 7-9pm, Pointers,
Stornoway
Thursdays: Stornoway Running Club, senior session,
5.30pm, Smith Avenue changing rooms (winter)/
Porter’s Lodge (summer). An opportunity to get fit and
stay fit, running or jogging with other people. For more
information contact James Mackenzie, 07983718316
Thursdays: Studio 7, Young Musicians Hebrides, from
7pm. Are you under 18? Interested in being in a band?
Or being a solo performer? Are you in a band and want
to develop your potential? YMH Studio 7 is OPEN.
Contact studio7.ymh@gmail.com
Thursdays: Westside Yoga, 5.30-7pm and 7.158.45pm, Stornoway Masonic Hall
Fridays: Breakfast Club at the Salvation Army
Stornoway Corps, 8-11am, 59 Bayhead. 01851
703875. Donation at the door. All welcome!
Fridays: Bridge Community Centre P7 Club night.
7–9pm, Bridge Community Centre, Stornoway. For
more information: www.bridgecommunitycentre.
co.uk
Fridays: Cearcall Comhraidh Gaelic Conversation
Circle at the Retirement Centre Bayhead, all welcome.
4.30-6pm. Use and build on your Gaelic vocabulary
in a supportive environment. For more information,
call Maggie 07554665549
Fridays: Cream teas served every Friday, St Peter's
Church, Francis Street, 12-3pm. All welcome
Fridays: Dannsa Eileanach, 7.30-9.30pm, Stornoway
Primary School gym. Ceilidh dancing sessions. Open
to all. For more information: 01851 704870.
Fridays: Jogscotland, group jogging, 12.45-1.30pm,
Lewis Sports Centre
Fridays: Junior Club at the Salvation Army Stornoway
Corps, 6-7.30pm, 59 Bayhead. 01851 703875
Fridays: Lunchtime Walking Club, Fridays at midday.
This new social group is open to anyone who would
like to get a bit more, gentle exercise. Why not join us
for a gentle stroll on the beach followed by a warming
soup back in the community centre. Meet in the Back
community centre for a prompt departure at midday.
(Soup £1.50, walk is free).
Fridays: Music and Song at the Retirement Centre
Bayhead, all welcome. 6-9pm. Live music and Gaelic,
Irish and Country songs. More information: Maggie
07554665549
Fridays: Rionnagan Beaga, 10.15-11.45am, Young
Musicians Hebrides, Bells Road, near Tesco. Learn
Gaelic through songs and play - for children age 0 to
5. All young children, whatever their level of Gaelic,
welcome with their parents and grandparents. For
more information contact June: 01851 709861.
Fridays: Youth Drop-in (14+), 8-10pm, Aird Community
Centre. For more information contact Erica Campbell:
01851 707816.
Saturdays: Bridge Community Centre S1 Club night,
Bridge Community Centre, Stornoway, 7.30–9.30pm.
For more information: www.bridgecommunitycentre.
co.uk
Saturdays: Carpet Bowls, 2-4.30pm, Breasclete
Community Centre. Everyone welcome. For more
information: 01851 643485 / 840743
Saturdays: Kids Club, 3.30-6pm, Newton Community
Centre, Seaforth Road. Baha’i Youth and Children
Group, now in its fourteenth year. Term-time only.
For more information contact Mina Sheppard:
minasheppard@hotmail.com
Saturdays: Pairc Junior Youth Club, 6.30-8.30pm, Pairc
School
Saturdays (last of the month): Salvation Army Coffee
& Sale, 2-4pm, The Salvation Army Stornoway Corps
Saturdays (second of the month): Stornoway
Currency Club, 7pm, Lodge Fortress, Kenneth Street,
Stornoway. For anyone interested in finding out more
about investing in stocks and shares. See www.
proshareinvestmentclubs.co.uk
Saturdays: Stornoway Running and Athletics
Club, junior sessions, 10.30am–12-noon, Porters
Lodge (winter) and running track (summer). For
more information contact Seumas Mactaggart,
07766654449
SEPTEMBER
Mixed Sports for 16+: Tuesdays in September, 4.308.30pm, Back Football and Recreation Club. £2 entry.
Range of sports available including Badminton, Darts,
Pool and Table Tennis (over 16s only).
Praise Night, with Stornoway High Free Church:
Friday 9 September, Stornoway Town Hall, 730pm.
Join us for an evening of praise in the Town Hall.
Donations at the door in aid of our building fund. All
welcome. Teas and baking served afterwards.
Although at EVENTS we try our best to get all up-and-coming events in the paper, it’s
a challenge as EVENTS is only a monthly paper! For all the latest events happening in
Stornoway and East Lewis, go to www.welovestornoway.com and click on ‘Events’.
Send us your events. LISTINGS ARE FREE! E-mail to chat@welovestornoway.com or ring 01851 705749
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Events in West Lewis
Sundays (Last of the month): Gaidhlig Service at
Bernera Church of Scotland, Bernera. 6pm
Sundays: Gaidhlig Service at Ness Church of Scotland,
Cross, Ness. 12noon
Sundays: Gaidhlig Service at Uig Church of Scotland,
Miavaig, Uig. 6pm
Sundays: Pol’s Pantry, open every Sunday 11am to
5pm, Leumadair Gueshouse, 7A Callanish (just off
the main road). Teas, coffees, home baking and light
lunches, contact: 01851 621706
Sundays: St. Moluag’s Scottish Episcopal Church,
Eoropaidh, Sunday services April to September: 1st
Sunday of the month, 11am Eucharist Service. Other
services as announced. All welcome.
Mondays (second of the month): Carloway and
Breasclete Gardeners Club, 7.30pm, Breasclete/
Carloway Community Centre (alternating between
Breasclete and Carloway). For more information:
Kirsty – 01851 643497
Mondays (term-time): Carloway Youth Club Junior
Club, 7–8pm, Carloway Community Centre
Mondays: Gaelic Singing class, 7-8pm, Taigh
Dhonnchaidh, Habost, Ness. For more information:
01851 810166; oifis@taighdhonnchaidh.com
Mondays: Highland Dancing Class, 6pm, Great
Bernera School of Highland Dancing. For more
information: Karina Macaulay – 01851 612312.
Mondays: Keep Fit, 6.15–7.30pm, Uig Community
Centre
Mondays: Ladies Keep Fit, 8–9pm, Clan MacQuarrie
Community Centre. Open to all ages and abilities –
come along and build up your fitness
Monday–Saturday: Spòrsnis Ten Pin Bowling Alley, 12–
9pm (although later nights can be ac-commodated),
SpÚrsnis, Habost, Ness. A game for a family of four
usually lasts about 30-45 minutes. To book, call:
01851 810039
Mondays: Whist Drive, 8pm, Breasclete Community
Centre
Thursdays (weekly): Zumba with Jemma, Dance
Fitness Classes all welcome. 8-9pm at Sporsnis. £4 a
session. Tel: 01851 810039
Tuesdays: Gaelic in the Home, 7-9pm, Breasclete
Community Centre
Tuesdays: Guitar class, 6-7pm, Taigh Dhonnchaidh,
Habost, Ness. For more information: 01851 810166;
oifis@taighdhonnchaidh.com
Tuesdays: Melodeon class, 7.15-8.15pm, Taigh
Dhonnchaidh, Habost, Ness. For more informa-tion:
01851 810166; oifis@taighdhonnchaidh.com
Tuesdays: Under-12 football training for boys and girls,
6.30–7.30pm, Carloway Community Centre or pitch
Tuesdays: Westside Runners & Fitness Club - Ladies
keep fit classes, 7pm, Barvas and Brue Community
Centre
Wednesdays: Adult Badminton Club, 8–10pm,
Spòrsnis, Ness. All abilities welcome. For more
information: 01851 810039
Wednesdays: All Sorts Activities Club, 1pm to 3pm,
Bernera Community Centre. All ages welcome to come
along for a cuppa and chat, board games, snooker and
other activities, new ideas welcome.
Wednesdays: Borve Parent & Toddler Group, 1.30pm3pm, Sgoil Araich Airidhantuim
Wednesdays: Cairdeas, 1.30-3.30pm, Uig Community
Centre. An informal get-together club for the over 60s
Wednesdays: Ceilidh Dancing, 8pm, Shawbost Old
School Centre. For more information: 01851 643485
/ 840743
Wednesdays: Ceilidh Dancing Classes, 8.30pm, Ness
Social Club, Lionel, Ness. All abilities come along and
learn the steps. For more information: 01851 810421
Wednesdays: Creative reawakening open studio
sessions, 1pm-4pm Blue Pig Studio, 11 Upper
Carloway. Develop your own artwork in a peaceful,
mutually supportive atmosphere. Bring a packed
lunch. For more information: 01851 643225
Wednesdays: Dog Obedience Class, Carloway
Community Centre. Whether it’s an adult dog or a new
puppy, why not book on to one of our courses? For
more information or to book: 01851 710669 / 07748
638108
Wednesdays: Fiddle class, 6.30-7.30pm, Taigh
Dhonnchaidh, Habost, Ness. For more informa-tion:
01851 810166; oifis@taighdhonnchaidh.com
Wednesdays: Gaelic in the Home, 10am-12noon,
Breasclete Community Centre
Wednesdays (second of the month): Gardening Club,
7.30pm, Carloway Community Centre. Eve-ryone
welcome. For more information: 01851 643485 /
840743
Wednesdays: Highland Dancing class, 6-6.30pm
and 6.30-7.30pm, Taigh Dhonnchaidh, Habost,
Ness. For more information: 01851 810166;
oifis@taighdhonnchaidh.com
Wednesdays: Music Night, Lochcroistean Guest
Events in Stornoway
and East Lewis (continued)
Family Fun Sessions: Friday 9 and 23 September,
3-6pm at Back Football and Recreation Club. From
3-7pm families are invited to come down and use
the facilities together. You could have a game of pool,
try out your basketball skills or play a game of darts.
Different sports equipment will be available and more
details will be on our website and facebook pages
nearer the time. Entry children 50p each, adults free.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Mod nan Eilean Siar 5K Run/Jog/Walk: Saturday 10
September, 12pm, Lews Castle Grounds. Entry forms
available at An Comunn Gaidhealach office (Unit 7a
James Street) and Ionad Spors Leodhais. For further
info: 01851 703487 / Alison@ancomunn.co.uk
Darts Academy: Anyone interested in darts is invited
to come along to a “come and try” session on Thursday
15th September at 6.30pm at Back Community
Centre. This is your chance to find out more and help
shape our plans for a youth academy (ages 9-18) and
possible adult clubs. No experience necessary, just
come and have a go!
Alzheimer Scotland Annual Memory Walk: Saturday
24 September, Lews Castle Grounds, 1pm. Please
join us for our annual Memory Walk and fun
day to raise awareness and funds for people with
dementia and families. For more information on
how to register and for sponsor forms please contact
kmacdonald@alzscot.org or mmacinnes@alzscot.org
or phone 01851 702123. Registration on-line http://
memorywalksscotland.org/our-walks/stornowaymemory-walk/or on the day from 12.30pm. £10 per
adult, £5 (12-16 year old) and children under 16 are
free (with an adult participant). Cupcakes! Treasure
hunts! Bouncy castle included!
Neuro Hebrides: opportunity to look around NHS
Western Isle’ new centre for independent living,
Tuesday 27 September, 1.30-3pm at the Grianan Day
Centre. (Followed by a cup of tea and cake ‘til 430pm).
For further info, contact: Anne at neurovoiceswi@
gmail.com / Nicky on 07443 513761
Book Club: Wednesday 28th September, Back Football
and Recreation Club. £2.50. Check our website for
details on this month’s book choice at www.backfrc.
org.uk.
OCTOBER
Stornoway Astronomical Society meeting: Tuesday
4 October, 7.30pm, Newton Centre, Seaforth Road,
Stornoway. Speaker, Angus Morrison BSc, Exoplanets.
Centre, Uig. For more information: 01851 672722
Wednesdays: Top Tots Parent & Toddler Group,
2–3.30pm, Carloway Free Church Hall. Contact
Chrisann: 07766157015
Wednesdays: Weekly Carloway Sunshine Club, 1.303.30pm, Carloway Day Centre. For all aged 60+;
minibus will collect. Speakers, crafts, chat and a cup
of tea. For more information or to book: 01851 643382
Wednesdays: Westside Runners & Fitness Club – Junior
& adults sessions, 7pm, Barvas and Brue Community
Centre. Adults meet at 7pm at the entrance to Barvas
machair for all abilities run / jog sessions and training
Thursdays: Archive Group, 2-5pm, Ness Heritage
Centre
Thursdays (second of every month): Dementia
Friendly CafÈ Carloway, Carloway Day Centre. For
more information phone the Alzheimer Scotland
Dementia Resource Centre, 18 Bells Road, Stor-noway
on 01851 70 2123 or email mmacinnes@alzscot.org
Thursdays: Gaelic for Beginners, 7-9pm Breasclete
Community Centre
Thursdays: Harp class, 6.15-7.15pm, Taigh
Dhonnchaidh, Habost, Ness. For more information:
01851 810166; oifis@taighdhonnchaidh.com
Thursdays: Scottish Slimmers, 6.30pm, Barvas and
Brue Community Centre. Call 0800 362636 or visit
www.scottishslimmers.com
Thursdays: Grinneabhat Coffee Mornings at the former
Bragar School. Come for a coffee and good company,
11-12pm
Thursdays (weekly): Zumba with Jemma, Dance
Fitness Classes all welcome. 8-9 pm at Sporsnis. £4 a
session. Tel: 01851 810039
Fridays: Chanter, 6.15-7.15pm, Taigh Dhonnchaidh,
Habost, Ness. For more information: 01851 810166;
oifis@taighdhonnchaidh.com
Fridays (first of every month): Dementia Friendly CafÈ
Ness, Clan MacQuarrie Centre, Borve, 1.30-2.30pm.
For more information phone the Alzheimer Scotland
Dementia Resource Centre, 18 Bells Road, Stornoway
on 01851 70 2123 or email mmacinnes@alzscot.org
Fridays: Folk Group/Session class, 7.15-8.30pm, Taigh
Dhonnchaidh, Habost, Ness. For more information:
01851 810166; oifis@taighdhonnchaidh.com
Fridays: Junior Youth Club, 7-9pm Bernera Community
Centre
Fridays: Top Tots Parent & Toddler Group 10-11.30am,
Carloway Free Church Hall
Events in Harris
Wednesday September 7: Ceilidh Dancing – Tigh mo
Sheanar – 7.30pm
Thursday September 8: Harris Choir Practice – SES
Staff Room – 7.30pm
Friday September 9: Harris Audiology Drop-in Clinic
– North Harris Health Hub – 10.30am
Friday September 9: Robert Nairn Highland Ceilidh
Band – Tarbert CC – 7.30pm
Saturday September 10: Vikings procession – Harris
Distillery – 6pm
Monday September 12: Harris Arts & Heritage AGM –
Harris Hotel – 7.30pm
RIL @ MacNeills: Friday 22 October, 10pm. First of two
gigs to finish off the Royal National Mod, Stornoway's
Celtic rock band will be McNeills.
Thursday September 15: Harris Choir Practice – SES
Staff Room – 7.30pm
Stornoway Astronomical Society Annual General
Meeting: followed by a talk on The Winter Night Sky
by Angus Morrison BSc, Tuesday 1 November, 7.30pm,
Newton Centre, Seaforth Road, Stornoway
SEPTEMBER
Westside Running & Fitness Club - Annual 10K & 5K:
Saturday 17 September, Shawbost old school starting
at 11am
Arnol and Bragar Gala Day: Saturday 10 September
12-5pm Port MhÚr, South Bragar
Thursdays:
Keyboard
class,
5-6pm,
Taigh
Dhonnchaidh, Habost, Ness. For more information:
01851 810166; oifis@taighdhonnchaidh.com
Royal National Mod: October 14-22. For more
information, visit: http://www.ancomunn.co.uk/
NOVEMBER
Saturdays: Bingo, 9pm, Ness Social Club, Lionel. For
more information: 01851 810421
Saturdays (term-time): Carloway Youth Club Senior
Club, 7–9pm Carloway Community Centre
Saturdays: Carpet Bowls, 2-4pm, Breasclete
Community Centre. For more information: 01851
621214
Saturdays (first of the month): Traditional Music
sessions, 8–11pm, Barvas and Brue Community
Centre. Bodhran, Whistle, Guitar, Melodeon etc. For
more information: 01851 643485 / 840743
Saturdays (first of the month October till March):
Woolcraft and spinning workshops, 2.30- 5pm Barvas
and Brue Community Centre
Saturdays (first of the month): Green Gym, 10am12pm, Eoropie Dunes Play Park. For more information: e-mail Joanne – niseach@yahoo.co.uk or
call 01851 810357
Wednesday September 21: Harris Freshwater Angling
Competition – Harmasaig – 6.30pm
Thursday September 22: Harris Choir Practice – SES
Staff Room – 7.30pm
Thursday September 29: Harris Choir Practice – SES
Staff Room – 7.30pm
PERMANENT EVENTS
Scottish Slimmers: Every Wednesday 6pm, Tarbert
Community Centre.
Ceilidh Dancing: Every Wednesday 7.30-9.30pm,
Harris Hotel, Tarbert.
Choir Singing: Harris Choir (Coisir Eilean na
Hearadh). Every Thursday 7.30pm, based on
'school term dates', in Sir E Scott School Staff
Room. New members welcome; no audition; visit
us just to listen! Contact John Masterson (Secretary)
07788 940222, 01859 530463.
Pilates: Every Thursday 9.45–11.00am, North
Harris. Pilates Matwork. Prior booking essential.
Phone: Peggy Briggs on 01859 502376.
email:
peggy.briggs1@virgin.net.
website:
mikeandpeggybriggs.co.uk.
Obbe Parant is Paiste: Every Monday, 9.30-11am,
Leverburgh. A new Gaelic parent and toddler
group. Information about the group and enrolment
process can be found on www.obbeparantispaiste.
com.
DECEMBER
Stornoway Astronomical Society Annual Astro Quiz
Night: Tuesday 6 December, 7.30pm, Newton Centre,
Seaforth Road, Stornoway
Stornoway Christmas Lights Switch-on: Friday 9
December
Send us your events. LISTINGS ARE FREE! E-mail
to chat@welovestornoway.com or ring 01851 705749
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A’ cur ’s a’ Buain
Sowing and Reaping
Seirm
Trusadh:
An Turas Chun Ear | The Trip East
– Magnus ’s Daibhidh
Bho Dhisathairne 17 Sultain, 9f
From Saturday 17 September, 9pm
Sreath ciùil air a lìbhrigeadh le Cathy NicDhòmhnaill
a chaidh a chlàradh anns an Hillhead Bookclub
aig àm fèis Celtic Connections. Anns a’ chiad phrògram
chithear fìor rionnag bho cheòl country, Kris Kristofferson,
Roddy Hart agus Magaidh NicAonghais.
New music series presented by broadcaster Cathy MacDonald
and filmed before an audience in Hillhead Bookclub during
Celtic Connections 2016. This show features country music
star Kris Kristofferson, Roddy Hart and Maggie MacInnes.
Dualchas a’ Chaisteil | The Castle
Bho Dhiluain 19 Sultain, 8.30f
From Monday 19 September, 8.30pm
Sreath ùr a’ leantainn turas Caisteal Leòdhais
a bha uair na thogalach uasal Bhictòrionach ach
a thuit às a chèile, agus e a-nis ag atharrachadh
gu togalach spaideil dualchasach ùr-ghnàthach,
agus ionad aoigheachd sònraichte.
A’ measgachadh eachdraidh le na bha a’ dol bho
là gu là fhad ’s a bha am pròiseact a’ dol, leanaidh
an sreath seo an dà bhliadhna mu dheireadh den
sgeama cosgail ùrachaidh fo stiùir an fheadhainn
aig a bheil e, Comhairle nan Eilean. Seo agad sgeulachd
mu mar a chaidh tobhta de eachdraidh ath-nuadhachadh,
agus a dh’aindeoin gach duilgheadas, mar a chaidh
a thilleadh gu cridhe na coimhearsnachd.
The Castle follows the transformation of the
towering Lews Castle from semi-ruin to State of the Art
Heritage and Hospitality centre-piece. Blending history
with lively actuality, this six-part series leaps into the
final two years of a multi-million pound renovation scheme
secured by the building’s owner, Western Isles Council.
This is the story of how 25,000 crumbling square feet
of history was reinvented and, against the odds,
returned to the heart of the community.
Diluain 19 Sultain, 9f
Monday 19 September, 9pm
Sgeulachd dhàna mu thuras rothaireachd dhithis
charaid ann an cuid den àrainneachd as iomallaiche,
agus as dorra ann an Àisia - cruth-thìrean sònraichte,
coibhneas dhaoine agus cuairt a bha dùbhlanach
ach àraid aig a’ cheann thall.
Magnus Graham and David Martin, two young island men
take the idea of ‘getting on their bikes’ to another level.
After months of planning Magnus Graham sets off on
his bike to venture through the Tibetan region of China,
while David Martin travels from the edge of Thailand
through Laos with the aim of meeting Magnus en-route.
Bannan
Bho Dhiciadain 21 Sultain, 9f
Starts Wednesday 21 September, 9pm
Tha Bannan air ais! Tha Pàdruig aig baile a-nis
agus tha Sarah Jane a’ dèanamh a dìcheall
na thachair dhi a chuir air a cùlaibh, rud nach
eil furasta nuair a nochdas e san taigh aice.
Tha ìmpidh oirre aideachadh ri Màiri carson
a tha i air an fhìrinn a chleith fad iomadh bliadhna.
Bannan is back and despite Pàdruig’s return to Camus,
Sarah Jane is determined to put the past behind her.
However, this is challenged when he visits the house
with Cailean. This forces her to reveal to Màiri the real
reason she’s kept this dark secret to herself for so long.
O Mo Dhùthaich |
From Uist with Love
Dìth Anail | Breathless
– Living with Cystic Fibrosis
Bho Dhiardaoin 22 Sultain, 8.30f
From Thursday 22 September, 8.30pm
Dimàirt 20 Sultain, 9f
Tuesday 20 September, 9pm
Sreath ùr a chaidh fhilmeadh thairis air deich mìosan
agus a tha a’ leantainn sgeulachdan cuid de na daoine
inntinneach a tha a’ fuireach air eileanan Uibhist.
Gabhaidh sinn anail gun smaoineachadh mu dheidhinn.
Do chuid ge-tà, ’s e ciorram a tha ann. Sgriosaidh
Cystic Fibrosis na sgamhain, agus ged a tha piseach
mòr air tighinn air dùil-bheatha, chan eil leigheas ann.
Cò ris a tha e coltach a bhith beò le CF?
Filmed over 10 months, From Uist with Love is
a new seven part observational documentary series,
which follows the stories of some of the people who
live and work on the Hebridean islands of Uist.
Breathing is something we do without thinking. But for some
this simple act can be crippling. Cystic Fibrosis destroys
the lungs and while life expectancy has greatly improved
there is still no cure. So what’s it like living with CF today?
Eòrpa
Bho Dhiciadain 21 Sultain, 8.30f
Starts Wednesday 21 September, 8.30pm
Tha Eòrpa air ais le sreath ùr le na sgeulachdan
as cudromaiche bho air feadh na Roinn Eòrpa.
Hamish
Diardaoin 22 Sultain, 9f
Thursday 22 September, 9pm
Prògram aithriseach mu Sheumais MhicEanraig,
duine suaicheanta ann an cultar na h-Alba,
fear le spionnadh gun chrìoch agus tha a bhàrdachd
fhathast a’ toirt togail agus a’ brosnachadh na dùthcha.
A colossal figure in Scottish culture, this documentary
pays tribute to the many contrary forces and diverse
facets of Hamish Henderson’s life.
Eòrpa is back with a new series bringing you some
of the most important stories from around Europe.
Dualchas a’ Chaisteil | The Castle
Dìth Anail | Breathless
Bannan
O Mo Dhùthaich | From Uist with Love
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of new tartan by Stornoway store
By Eilidh Whiteford
S
cotland has a new official tartan, one that
celebrates the magnificence of Lews Castle
and shows off the traditions and colours of the
Western Isles.
The 'Caisteal Leodhais' (Lews Castle) tartan is
the latest creation from Kathleen Ferdinando of
Stornoway-based tailors Celtic Clothing.
“I'd been wanting to design a tartan related to the
Castle for some time now,” she said. “And when we
heard that the Castle was to be refurbished, well,
there was no better time to get started on the design.”
The beautiful new tartan, of clean and bright
design, combines a number of components of
island life and traditions – the purple and green
background plaid revealing the hues and shades of
the Lewis and Harris landscapes.
Detail within the Caisteal Leodhais tartan
contains black weave to represent the traditional
peat cutting of the islands, while a complementary
brown highlights the Harris Tweed industry and
reflects the warm brown stone of Lews Castle.
And a splash of brightness leaps from the new
material, with a light blue contained to represent
Stornoway Harbour and a golden yellow thread
within the plaid displaying Lews Castle's regal air.
With Caisteal Leodhais officially registered under
its Gaelic name and fully protected for production,
Kathleen and her expert team at Celtic Clothing on
Bayhead are now looking forward to the first time
it is worn by a wedding party at the newly opened
Lews Castle.
“We've already supplied all the staff at the Castle
with ties made from the new tartan and we're going
to introduce Caisteal Leodhais kilts to our hire
department,” said Kathleen.
“This means anyone getting married at Lews
Castle can get married in the Castle's own tartan
– we think that's a great opportunity and can't wait
to see the first wedding party decked out in Caisteal
Leodhais at the very Castle which inspired it.”
The Stornoway-based business will also be
making souvenir items from the Lews Castle tartan,
as well as the new material being available to
purchase for made-to-measure clothing.
Caisteal Leodhais is a new development in
the history of Celtic Clothing, which Kathleen
established in 1998.
Trained at Campbell's of Beauly, Highland Tweed
House, Kathleen has nearly 40 years tailoring
experience. The shop's kilt hire department carries
the largest selection of hire kilts in Scotland; and
as the company has grown and developed, the
Bayhead store now stocks a plethora of tweed
items, from full kilt outfits to jackets, waistcoats and
fashion ladies coats, gloves, scarves, men's flat caps
and ties to a range of complementary jewellery and
quality Scottish themed gifts.
“Celtic Clothing has developed over the years
and we're much more than just kilt hire,” said
Kathleen. “Each kilt we make is hand-stitched,
carefully crafted to the individual with mathematical
precision, and we pride ourselves on the quality
and value of our products.
She added: “We would like to thank all of our
customers who have supported us over the years,
and we look forward to seeing many old faces, and
new, again in the future.”
To find out more about Caisteal Leodhais, as well
as the large range available at Celtic Clothing, visit the
Bayhead shop or online at www.celticclothing.co.uk
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aware of allergy and intolerance-free products and
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too much of a rush to take a seat at a table.
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Graduation
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A life changing experience
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relatives and friends gathered along with special
guests in the Town Hall before the event.
The students and graduands then left the Town
Hall led by a piper and progressed up Francis
Street to Martin's Memorial Church followed by
the platform party including guest speaker Lord
Darling of Rouhanish, the former Chancellor of
the Exchequer.
Exchequer Alistair Darling, now Lord Darling
of Roulanish in Great Bernera, said the new
graduates would be entering the world at “a very
uncertain period. Many of the assumptions which
my generation made when we left university, that
things would carry on improving, that we would
be better-off than our parents and our children
would be better-off than us, are no longer certain,
we are in very difficult times.” This was a result of
the banking crash eight years ago.
The Prayer was taken by Rev Tommy MacNeil,
college chaplain, and minister of Martin’s
Memorial Church. He spoke of the “sense of joy
and anticipation and celebrations that surrounds
us here” for the Graduation.
He said he “had only one scary telephone call
in my life.” This was the one from the chairman
of Royal Bank of Scotland, then the biggest bank
in the world, in October 2008. That morning
the bank had been having huge sums withdrawn
because of the international lack of confidence.
Alistair Darling said he asked how long RBS could
last and was told “maybe three hours.” If that bank
had collapsed, there would have been no money
coming out of cash machines and the rest of the
world’s banking system would have followed.
“We came that close to catastrophe.” Although
the Government had stepped into save the banking
system, the consequences of this remain with us –
for Governments and for the people they represent,
The guest speaker, former Chancellor of
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Lews Castle College Principal and Chief
Executive Iain Macmillan welcomed all the
“honoured guests” – the graduands, students,
families and guests – to the graduation, welcoming
the fact that they had been able to manage the
procession from the Town Hall without getting
drenched by the occasional rainstorms of earlier
in the day.
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he warned.
Another certainty from his earlier life was now
also under challenge – that “is the assumption that
countries would continue to work closer and closer
together.” This follows the EU Referendum result.
But he said he remained confident and optimistic for
the future. “We can change things and change them
for the better…and it’s your generation that will be in
the front-line of doing that.”
Professor Ian Bryden, Vice-principal (Research)
University of the Highlands and Islands, then
presented Dr Brian Michie with an Honorary
Fellowship of UHI. Dr Michie was awarded an
MBE in 2005 for his contribution to maritime
safety. Professor Bryden said that Dr Michie was
“an outstanding General Practitioner” who had
made a “particular impact through his work with
the civilian helicopter search and rescue service
operated by Bristow Helicopters on behalf of Her
Majesty’s Coastguard.” He is Bristow UK Search
and Rescue Medical Director. He also provides the
sole cover for the Western Isles and has taken part
in more than 100 helicopter rescues. He has held
a series of senior posts with NHS Western Isles. He
is also an adviser to the Scottish Ambulance Service.
“For outstanding service to remote and rural health
care, including search and rescue activities, I am
delighted to confer” the honorary UHI fellowship,
said Professor Bryden.
Professor Ian Bryden, Vice-principal (Research)
University of the Highlands and Islands
Professor Bryden went on to point out to the
students that even after their degree was concluded,
their process of learning would continue. He said
the most important outcome of their period of study
should be the “development of a thirst for learning”
which would serve them well in their future lives and
careers. They should “never stop learning…never
stop trying.”
There were two awards to Lews Castle College staff
from the Highlands and Islands Students Association
following a vote of all the students at the university
– Kate Mawby was chosen as Best Support Staff;
College principal Iain Macmillan
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and Anna-Wendy Stephenson was chosen as Most
Engaging Video Conference Tutor.
After the degrees, commendations and awards had
been presented to students, college principal Iain
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Macmillan made the closing address. He started
by thanking all the staff involved in organising the
ceremony and all those involved throughout the years
before this.
He said the islands were not good at celebrating
success but we needed to honour all their
achievements and successes in order to raise
aspirations in the future and give people a chance to
change a world “which certainly needs changing.”
Individually, “We need to take advantages of the
opportunities which we have.” The careers of lawyer
Alastair Darling and medical doctor Brian Michie were
far fuller than their mere qualifications suggested. He
said he worried that “in this world there are so many
people who think that ‘Just good enough’ is actually
good enough – it’s not, things need to change.”
Alastair Darling had shown how the world had been
changed and this created opportunities, especially
because “today we have plenty of evidence that the
way we have always done it, doesn’t necessarily work
and maybe it never did work.”
Students should never be scared to asked why
things were done the way they were. “Don’t just take
things at face-value, question them. If things need to
be changed, change them.”
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whose mother’s family hails from Great Bernera –
urged local businesses to be bold and confident in
using their skills to develop new career opportunities.
And he stressed that the UHI had an important role
to play in partnership with these businesses. “Right
across the world you see universities and colleges
working with local people and businesses, creating
the jobs that are needed,” said Lord Darling. “So you
don’t just get the qualifications, but you get the jobs
to go with them too.”
The graduates of 2016 were entering a very different
world to that of their parents, said Lord Darling. “A
lot of certainties, or assumed certainties, have fallen
away,” he said. “Eight years after the collapse of the
banking system, we are still in very difficult economic
conditions.
“Then we’ve got the whole uncertainty of Brexit.
The Highlands and Islands and the Western Isles have
benefitted from being part of the European Union and
now we simply don’t know what is going to happen
at the end of the day.
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“The key thing is to give young people the
confidence to believe in themselves, to innovate and
to question. I am optimistic that we can get through
it, but there is no doubt it is a difficult environment
and you are kidding people if you say it isn’t.”
The former chancellor said that it was ‘urgent’ that
the UK government now worked out what its position
was in relation to Brexit. “From my mind I would like
to recover as much as we can in terms of trade and
links because I think countries do better when they
work together,” he said
“On the other side of the Channel, the rest of
Europe has to work out what its position is, because
there are 27 different countries, all of whom have
different agendas.
“It is absolutely important that as soon as Parliament
comes back that we start thinking about what our
negotiating position is going to be.
“It’s going to be very difficult when you’ve got an
economy which is still struggling, to promise people
that nothing is going to change. It’s urgent that the
British government sets out its position as to where it
thinks we should go so the rest of us can discuss it.”
With specific regard to the Western Isles, which
has been the beneficiary of so many developments
through European funding, Lord Darling was of the
opinion that all was not doom and gloom as a result
of the referendum.
“It’s never a good idea for any economy to be so
heavily dependent on public funding which is in
such short supply at the moment,” he said. “I think
government, whether it is UK, Scotland or local
government, needs to work with colleges to get
training and innovation, but you also have to get local
enterprises involved.
Former Chancellor Alistair Darling addresses the graduation ceremony
“You have to give them a reason to be here, which
means a growing economy. Other parts of the world
have shown how this can be done, it’s not rocket
science. It can be done, but if you have a government,
be it in Edinburgh or London, which just sits back and
hopes for the best, the chances are it’s not going to
happen.”
He added: “It really is urgent to work out where
we are with Europe. We need to give businesses and
individuals confidence to do what they are good at
which is to innovate and develop.”
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