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Events Across the Western Isles for Youth Work Week
This year’s Youth Work Week was celebrated with a series of events highlighting the positive work happening with young people across the Western Isles. Co-ordinated by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Community Learning and Development team, young people took part in consultations, fun activities and information sessions with a wide range of youth work partners. Erica Clark,…
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Taisbeanadh de Traidiseanan Seinn na Gàidhlig a’ tighinn gu Beinn na Faoghla
An dèidh cuairt soirbheachail den Ghaidhealtachd agus na h-Eileanan tha an taisbeanadh fèilleil Seinn Spioradail a tighinn gu Museum nan Eilean, Lionacleit bho 16 den an t-Samhain 2024. Faodaidh luchd-tadhail ionnsachadh mu thraidisean seinn cràbhaidh anns gach sgìre agus faodar eòlas a chur air tro chlàraidhean, film, stuthan agus tasglann didseatach, clàr-dùthcha fuaim agus turas…
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Gaelic Song Traditions Exhibition arrives in Benbecula
Following a successful tour of Highlands and Island venues the popular Seinn Spioradail Exhibition will be in Museum nan Eilean, Benbecula from 16 November 2024. Visitors can learn more about sacred song traditions of the region and explore sound recordings, film, objects, and a digital archive, soundmap and interactive virtual tour. The Seinn Spioradail: Sacred…
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Comhairle Calls for CMAL and CalMac Reform
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar calls for urgent reform of the system of appointments to the Boards of CMAL and Calmac following the appointment of two mainland-based Board members. Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has for many years called on Government to review its approach to appointing Board Members to the Boards of Caledonian MacBrayne and Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL). …
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National Gaelic Schools Debate Returns to Stornoway Next Week
Members of the public are warmly invited to attend the first two rounds of Deasbad 2024 at An Lanntair, Stornoway, on Tuesday 5 November and Wednesday 6 November. 2024 is a special year for the Committee as it will be 25 years since the first competition took place. The first round will commence at 1pm on…
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Gaelic Medium Education Testimony
Lauren MacAulay, who is currently on maternity leave, is the English Playleader at Sgoil nan Loch’s English nursery. Her daughter, Bethany, is currently in GM3 at Sgoil nan Loch and Lauren explains why she made the decision for Bethany to enter into Gaelic Medium Education: “Having worked alongside the Sgoil Àraich, I became aware of the…
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Transport Chair Calls for Improved Resilience
Cllr Uisdean Robertson, Chair of the Comhairle’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has called on Highlands and Islands Airports Limited to improve the resilience of their service at Stornoway Airport. Cllr Robertson’s call follows reports of flight cancellations because of staffing challenges at the Airport. Cllr Robertson said: “I have heard reports from individuals who have…
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Comhairle Responds to CalMac’s South Uist Service Cancelation
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has reacted to the news that CalMac has chosen to remove the ferry service to South Uist as a result of further delays to MV Caledonian Isles returning to service. CalMac’s decision followed a community consultation exercise which gave people about four hours to express a view. The unanimous view of…
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Service Marks War Memorial Centenary
On Saturday 21 September members of the public gathered to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the unveiling of the Lewis War Memorial. The service at the Lewis War Memorial was led by Rev William Heenan from St Columba’s Church, Stornoway, and featured the laying of wreaths on behalf of the community of the Western Isles…
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Benbecula Hosts ‘The Cry of the Curlew’ Exhibition
Museum nan Eilean will next month open a conservation-focused original art exhibition ‘The Cry of the Curlew’ in Benbecula. The curlew is facing many challenges today. Climate Change, habitat loss, an increase in predators and changing landscapes have all added to their decline. The UK Curlew population has almost halved in the last 25 years,…