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Clubs and Societies AUTISM EILEANAN SIAR (SUPPORT GROUP) 2nd Friday of the month, 10am - 2pm. Lewis Retirement Centre, Bayhead HS1 2DU. Local Autism & Additional Needs Support Group, open to everyone who is affected Autism Spectrum Conditions, welcomes parents & carers of children & adults with other additional support needs.Call 07444 425322 or email at autism.eliean.siar@gmail.com

BACK FOOTBALL AND RECREATION CLUB Tues, Thurs & Fri (Main office), 9am - 5pm. Community Centre Upper Coll Isle of Lewis HS2 0LS Call 01851 820745 or 07497 925905 or email at backfrc@gmail.com

full & is currently operating a waiting list. However, spaces are available throughout the year pending a small wait. Call Teri on 01851 820745 or email at backfrc@gmail.com

BARVAS WOOLCRAFT AND SPINNING GROUP 1st Sat of month (Oct - Mar), 2.30pm, Barvas & Brue Community Centre. Learn & share skills in woolcraft ranging from carding, spinning, weaving, knitting, crochet, felting, textile art & other crafts using wool. All abilities welcome. Call 01851 840400 or m.me/woolcraftand spinningbarvas

COISIR GHAIDHLIG CHARLABHAIGH (CARLOWAY GAELIC CHOIR) Mon, 7.30pm, the Annexe, Carloway School. New members BACK PRIMARY FOOOTBALL welcome - you don't have to be DEVELOPMENT CLUB fluent in Gaelic or be able to Mon, 6pm - 7pm & 7pm read music, we have people who 8.15pm (term time only). Their Ad rates - Lewis.qxp 08/04/2019 11:41 Page 1 can help you with that! See aim is to encourage as many Facebook page children as possible in the Broadbay area to improve their EOLAS fitness & general health, learn Various venues & timings (see football skills & life lessons the What's On Section of through sport. The club is now SpotLight). The purpose is to Sample one-off advertising give Carers an opportunity to rates (colour advert) meet together socially over afternoon tea or morning coffee.

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HEBRIDEAN CYCLE CLUB The Hebridean Cycle Club is based in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides.

Formed at the end of 2007 & caters for both road & MTB riders. Their aim is to promote & develop biking in the islands.

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HEBRIDEAN WALKING CLUB 1st Thursday of month, 7.30pm, An Lanntair City: Stornoway, Isle of Lewis. New walkers of all levels welcome.Call 'Anne' on 07828 114143 or 01851 708480.

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LEWIS AND HARRIS ACCORDION AND FIDDLE CLUB The Caladh Inn, 11 James Street, Stornoway, UK. Created in 1994 by a group of musicians who wanted to promote traditional Scottish music.

Originally meeting in the Royal British Legion they moved for over 10 years to The Stornoway Sea Angling Club before moving to their current location. Call 01851 704870 or email dmaciver.ivorhil@btinternet.com www.facebook.com/LewisAndHarrisAccordionAndFiddleClub LEWIS AND HARRIS PIPING SOCIETY 2 Newton Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis HS1 2RE. Call 07789 942374 www.facebook.com/The-LewisHarris-Piping-Society

NESS HISTORICAL SOCIETY Opening times (Mar–Oct )daily 10am – 4pm; (Nov–Feb) daily 12pm – 4pm. Cross School, North Dell, Ness, Isle of Lewis, Western Isles, HS2 0SN. Call 01851 810377 or email at office@cenonline.org www.cenonline.org

POUND (CARDIO WORKOUT GROUP) North Lochs Community Centre, Leurbost Lochs, UK Pound is a cardio workout using lightly weighted drumsticks. Great music & a fun atmosphere.

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RAINY DAY BIKE CLUB Thurs, 12pm - 3pm (term time only Oct - June) Parent & Toddler Group, designed to let the little ones practice their bike skills safe away from the winter weather. Balance bikes suitable for ages 18mth - 5yrs provided.

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SATURDAY ART CLUB Sat (term time only), Times: P1 - P2: 1pm - 2pm; P3 - P4: 2.30pm - 3.30pm; P5 - P7: 4-5pm. A range of visual art & design activities for Primary school children every Saturday in term time. Taught by An Lanntair Education & Outreach staff & freelance artists.

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STORNOWAY LIBRARY OPEN READING GROUP The Stornoway library open reading group is a reading group in which members may never even meet. Each month, a couple of books are displayed on the special reading group stand. Each book has a review card inside & readers are encouraged to fill them in. When the books – & the cards – are returned, the reviews are displayed on the reading group noticeboard for all to see. There is no registration- any member of the library is welcome to take part! Call Stornoway Library on 01851 822744 THE 'WELL' (THE SHED PROJECT) Mon & Wed, 10am - 4pm, 11 Francis Street Stornoway.

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WEST HARRIS LUNCH CLUB Monthly, 1pm - 2pm, Talla Na Mara Community Hall. Regular lunch club for residents of Harris.

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In winter I get up at night And dress by yellow candle-light.

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I have to go to bed and see The birds still hopping on the tree, Or hear the grown-up people's feet Still going past me in the street.

And does it not seem hard to you, When all the sky is clear and blue, And I should like so much to play, To have to go to bed by day?

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Pastoral Le er & Church Meetings I visited the National Library recently to see A Better World, an exhibition depicting life in Scotland immediately after the First World War. The collection of videos, photographs and memorabilia conveyed a sense of the aspirations people had for the 1920s, as they adapted to peacetime and began to rebuild society. By campaigning for education reforms, workers’ rights and voting rights, people sought to create a fairer society with improved living and working conditions for all. Times had, of course, been extremely hard and many had made huge sacrifices for the war effort. Quite rightly, people were unhappy and made it known that things weren’t good enough, and that change was required.

It struck me that this could easily have been describing 2019. A century later, the same is still being said – people continue to campaign for change, declaring that things aren’t good enough. Indeed, in every age of human history we find the same thing – dissatisfied people trying to make a better world. Of course, we should try to make life better for others, and many charities and humanitarian organisations work tirelessly in this. But despite all our technological advancement, humanity is definitely not progressing towards some sort of utopia. People are still as dissatisfied

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and unhappy as ever. The news headlines remind us daily that things aren’t improving.

Why is humanity ultimately powerless to make a truly better world? The Bible tells us it is because of our sin. God created a perfect world, but our rebellion, beginning with Adam and Eve, brought about catastrophe on a cosmic scale. “Therefore just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned” (Romans 5:12). Every problem today, that makes us long for a better world, originates with human sin. Even things such as disease and natural disasters, with apparently no human input, are explained by the fact that when sin entered the world “the creation was subjected to futility” (Romans 8:20). We will never achieve a better world that meets our desired standards. Why? Because nothing we do can solve the problem of the sinful human heart found in each of us.

The Good News, however, is that God is bringing about a better world through His Son, Jesus Christ. He came into this world, and remaining sinless, died on the cross for the sins of His people, suffering their punishment in their place.

Having, therefore, dealt with sin, He rose from the dead, having conquered sin and death for them. Now He builds

St Columba's (Old Parish) Church of Scotland Sunday services at 11am and 6.30pm. Gaelic Service on the first Sunday of each month at 12.30pm. Meeting for Bible Study and Prayer every Thursday at 7.30pm.

Tel: 01851 705933 St Peter's Episcopal Church Sundays Sung Eucharist Service 11am, Evensong 7pm with Said Eucharist on Wednesdays, Festivals & Saints’ Days. Interim Priest: Rev Canon Sr Clare Lockhart. Tel: 07825 136310.

Email: srclarecarmel@btinternet.com. For more information visit www.argyll.anglican.org/churches/stornoway Stornoway Associated Presbyterian Church Sundays, 11am and 6.30pm with Sunday School and Youth Group at 12.15pm. Mid-week meeting on Thursdays at 7.30pm. Worship at 72 Keith Street, Stornoway, HS1 2JG. Contact Church Officer & Deacon, Murdo Smith: 01851 870260 or email murdosmith1947@hotmail.com Stornoway Free Church Sundays 11am and 6.30pm. (Gaelic service held in the Seminary on Francis Street at 7.30pm.) Kenneth Street HS1 2DR. Contact Rev James Maciver on 01851 703860 Stornoway High Church of Scotland Sundays, English service, 11am and 6.30pm in the main Church. Gaelic service every 3rd Sunday of the month at 11am in the Church Hall. Mid week service is held every Wednesday at 7.30pm in the Church Hall. Sunday School and Bible Class meet every Sunday during the morning service. Crèche facilities are available. Stornoway, HS1 2NQ. Contact Rev Gordon Macleod.

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His Church on earth by entering peoples’ lives and renewing their hearts, and is bringing about a better world that will be fully realised when He returns to judge the world, and gather to Himself His people from every age of history.

John was given a glimpse of this better world: “Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away… And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”” (Revelation 21:1, 4).

However, this better world that God will one day fully bring about will only be for those who come to Jesus Christ repenting of their sins, trusting in His death for forgiveness and surrendering their lives to Him. It will be a better world because it will be sin-free. Everyone who rejects Him will die in their sins and be punished eternally for them in hell.

But He promises that “All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out.” (John 6:37). So – there is the certainty of a better world, but only for those whose hope is in Jesus Christ.

Jonathan Baxter, Stornoway Associated Presbyterian Church

Stornoway Reformed Presbyterian Church Sundays at 11am and 6.30pm and Midweek meeting on Thursdays at 7.30pm, The Gospel Hall, Bayhead. Tel: 01851 701529. For more information visit www.stornowayrpcs.org Stornoway Seminary Sundays 11am, Midweek meeting, 7.30pm Saturdays. Held at Francis Street, HS1 2NF All services are held in Gaelic.

Tel James MacIver on 01851 870207 or email jmknock@uwclub.net The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Sundays 10am and Family History Centre Tuesday afternoons. Newton Street, Stornoway.

Contact Missionaries on 07800 615 273. www.lds.org.uk The Salvation Army Church Sundays 11am worship, Sunday School from 1pm - 3pm, Midweek Bible Study 12pm - 2pm. Tel: 01851 703875 For more information email stornoway@salvationarmy.org.uk or visit www.salvationarmy.org.uk/stornoway Uig Church of Scotland Sunday worship at 12.30pm, with a Creche and Sunday School (erm time only) and 6pm. Bible Study on Thursday at 6.30pm. “Little Acorns” Mother & Toddler Drop In as advertised. Contact Rev Hugh Maurice Stewart on 01851 672388. Email berneralwuig@btinternet.com. www.facebook.com/Uig-Church-ofScotland-401145943347242.

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Parliament Blog & Tide Times 1-7 June is Volunteer’s Week. The week gives us an opportunity to celebrate the important contribution that volunteers make. It also gives organisations the opportunity to recruit new volunteers and showcase the range of opportunities they have on offer inspiring people to find out more and take part in volunteering.

Volunteering has been shown to help people gain confidence, help people learn new skills, improve peoples’ sense of community and, of course, make a real and positive impact on people, communities and society in general.

I look forward to taking part in activities to mark Volunteer’s Week, and I would encourage anyone who is thinking of volunteering to get in touch with Volunteer Centre Western Isles on 01851 700366 or info@volunteeringwesternisles.co.uk.

Tunnel vision for the islands

Last month I wrote to Transport Minister Michael Matheson MSP to suggest the Scottish Government visit the Faroe Islands to see the new 11.2 km

subsea tunnel.

The success of the Faroes in creating a highly advanced transportation infrastructure which includes 17 land tunnels and two subsea tunnels with another almost complete and construction on a further tunnel due to start soon, is incredible.

The system, which will include the world’s first subsea roundabout, will virtually eradicate the need for ferry services.

The transport network in the Faroes is the kind of system we should aspire to follow in the Scottish islands.

Infrastructure of this kind would have huge economic and social benefits to all parts of the islands and would remove travel disruption due to weather conditions or issues associated with capacity.

I have suggested to Michael Matheson that Transport Scotland should visit the nearly complete Faroese tunnel and learn from the Faroese experience of creating a seamless travel system.

Dr Alasdair Allan MSP

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Abused Men in Scotland .................................. 0808 800 0024 Alcoholics Anonymous .................................... 0845 769 7555 Breathing Space .................................................. 0800 838587 Caledonian MacBrayne, Stornoway (Ferry) ...... 01851 307470 Caledonian MacBrayne, Tarbert (Ferry) ............01859 570376 Citizens Advice Bureau (Harris)..........................01859 502431 Citizens Advice Bureau (Stornoway) ................ 01851 705727 Community Learning Hebrides ........................ 01851 822716 Council Offices Sandwick Road, Stornoway.... 01851 703 773 Drug and Alcohol Support Workers .................. 01851 709816 Harris Alcohol & Drugs Action Group................ 01859 502171 Hebrides Alpha .................................................. 01851 820380 Inverness Airport.................................................01667 464000 Learning Shop .................................................. 01851 822718 Men in Recovery ............................info@meninrecovery.org Narcotics Anonymous ...................................... 0300 999 1212 National Domestic Abuse & Forced Marriage Helpline ..........................................................................0800 027 1234 National Rail Enquiries........................................03457 484950 Police Station (Stornoway) ................................ 01851 702222 Rape Crisis Scotland National Helpline .......... 08088 01 03 02 Salvation Army (Stornoway) ..............................01851 703875 Samaritans ........................................................ 01851 703777 Scottish Domestic Abuse Helpline .................... 0800 0271234 Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Scottish SPCA Helpdesk) ................................03000 999 999 Shelter Scotland .............................................. 0808 800 4444 Stornoway Airport ............................................ 01851 702 256 Tourist Information Office (Stornoway) ............ 01851 703 088 Western Isles Alcohol & Drug Partnership Support Team ........ ..........................................................................01851 762 017 Western Isles Foyer .......................................... 01851 705366

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By Tom Jolly of The American Bar, Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterarder "I like my Martinis really clean and crisp so what's at the forefront is simply the elegance of the spirit."

INGREDIENTS: 50ml Isle of Harris Gin 25ml Lillet Blanc 1.5ml Sugar Syrup 2 dashes of Orange Bitters 1 dash of Vanilla Saline Lemon peel

ME THODOLOGY: 1. Make the vanilla saline by adding 40g of sea salt to 100ml of water and 3 split vanilla pods then leave to infuse for 24 hours.

2. Add all ingredients, except for the lemon, to a chilled mixing glass.

3. Add a large block of ice and stir until liquid is chilled and suitably diluted.

4. Strain into a frozen coupe glass.

5. Squeeze oils from lemon over the drink and rub stem with remaining peel.

6. Drop peel into drink as a garnish.

Tom Jolly is the beverage manager at the world-famous Gleneagles Hotel. First opened in 1924, this magnificent countryside estate in the heart of Perthshire continues to offer five-star luxury and boasts the only restaurant in Scotland to hold two Michelin stars. Among the hotel's superb food and drink offerings lies The American Bar, an elegant bar with exceptional service and cocktails inspired by the roaring '20s. "I like my Martinis to be really clean and crisp, so that what stands at the forefront is simply the elegance of the spirit. This is a twist on Robert Vermeire’s Martini recipe from his 1922 book ‘Cocktails: How To Mix Them’, with the addition of a little vanilla salt to add a hint of savoury taste. This complements the seaweed and stone fruit flavours that the Lillet Blanc brings out in the Isle of Harris Gin, leaving a moreish Martini that really sings. The Isle of Harris Gin has such a strong, distinct and loveable taste that I didn’t feel it needed a huge amount of playing with – just the right ratio with the vermouth and a few subtle modifiers, leaving the spirit to be the star of a most quaffable drink."

WORLD GIN DAY

Saturday 8th June 2019

To get the most from your Isle of Harris Gin on World Gin Day, the key is to serve it simply, as an ice-cold Martini, a truly classic cocktail where the spirit is always the star.

Despite consisting of just three ingredients (good gin, dry vermouth and a garnish), the serving permutations of a martini are almost endless.

You can enjoy yours wet, dry, up or on the rocks, shaken or stirred, dirty, or with a twist.

However a Martini is made there is little place for the gin to hide, so the quality of the spirit used always determines how good the final drink is.

Instead of recycling the ‘heads’ and ‘tails’ of their spirit run as others do, the Isle of Harris Distillers discard them, leaving only the very best of the distillate’s ‘heart’, making for a perfectly smooth and complex cocktail where the purity of their Outer Hebridean spirit shines.

The simplicity of the serve lets the local, hand-harvested Sugar Kelp, which speaks of the Isle of Harris Gin’s connections to the sea, and the eight other carefully chosen botanicals, come to the fore.

This collection of Martinis by some of the best bartenders in the UK was created especially for Isle of Harris Distillers by some of their favourite people and places.

Martini Facts The origins of the Martini are lost in time but the basic recipe is at least a century old.

The Martini’s name and roots can be found as far back as 1888, with a recipe using Old Tom gin, sweet vermouth and bitters in Harry Johnson’s classic Bartender’s Manual The recipe for a Dry Martini first appeared in Harry Craddock’s legendary Savoy Cocktail Book of the 1930s.

The Martini is perhaps the simplest of all mixed drinks, consisting of just three ingredients: Gin, Dry Vermouth and a garnish.

To those who know, it is consider a true classic, with legendary bartender Dale DeGroff confidently calling it “the king of cocktails” Martinis must always be served cold. Ice cold.

A Martini is always best served stirred, not shaken. Sorry Mr Bond.

A brief Martini history It’s a drink with a long history, its true origins long lost in time, but boasting a reputation stretching back at least 100 years. Over many decades, the Martini has been found at the heart of all manner of cultural hedonism, being enjoyed by icons of literature, music, stage, screen, politics and the serious drinking classes alike.

Famous Martini Lovers From the turn of the 20th Century the likes of Roosevelt, Churchill, Bogart, Sexton, Chandler, WC Fields, Sinatra, Dorothy Parker, Hemingway, Hitchcock, Bette Davis, Bond, Gable, Wilde, the Mad Men and Women of Madison Avenue and more…all swore by the powers of a well-made Martini.

The writer and satirist H. L. Mencken called it “the only American invention as perfect as the sonnet."

ISLE OF HARRIS GIN TASTING NOTES Nose A well-defined juniper note with pine needles, immediately followed by the fresh citrus notes of bitter orange, lime and grapefruit. Develops a complex floral note of rose and wallflowers with crushed green herbs, coriander and gooseberry all underpinned by mixed spice. Sugar kelp adds to the complexity and richness with a dry maritime note.

Palate Refreshing, with good balance between the bitter juniper and pine and the sweet fruit flavours of mango, grapefruit and orange. A green herb flavour develops with crushed coriander. Distinctive and smooth with a dry, flinty taste.

Finish Overall a long, clean finish. As the juniper and citrus peel notes fade away, sweet vanilla and black pepper remain with a gentle reminder of the sea.

As Dorothy Parker was once (erroneously) quoted as saying, “I like to have a Martini, two at the very most, after three I'm under the table, after four I'm under my host."

Find out more at: www.harrisdistillery.com

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*July Issue Deadline: 30th May*.

Inclusion of events is free. We do not accept submissions for classes, courses or workshops.Contact venues & organisers first as there may be changes.

Rolling Events until 31may

Seana Doherty Exhibition 9am - 5pm, Talla Na Mara, Pairc Niseaboist, Isle of Harris, HS3 3AE. Call 01859 503900 or email at admin@westharristrust.org www.tallanamara.co.uk

1 june - 1 september

Seven Waves: Art Exhibition by Eriend Brown & Dave Jackson; a visual art installation 9.30am 5.30pm )Mon - Sun, St Clements Church, Rodel, Isle of Harris (on A859). Call 0131 651 6709

3 june - 24 june

Galson Estate Buggy Walks (Mondays only) 10.30am, Galson Estate, Isle of Lewis. Free.

3rd - Airdhantuim School; 10th - Melbost Borve; 17th - Skigersta Peat Road & 24th - Butt of Lewis. Call 01851 850 393 or email at office@uogltd.com

until 9 june

Gospel Tent Meetings Barvas & Brae Community Centre. All welcome. www.barvaschurchofscotland.org

until 26 june

Salvation Army Band Practice (Wednesdays) 6pm 7pm, the Salvation Army, 59 Bayhead, Stornoway. call 01851 703875 or email at stornoway@salvationarmy.org.uk

until 27 june

Salvation Army Baby Bank (Tuesdays & Thursdays) 10am - 1pm, the Salvation Army, 59 Bayhead, Stornoway. free. Baby clothes & equipment. call 01851 703875 admin@winterburnmedia.co.uk

Salvation Army lunch club (Tuesdays & Thursdays) 12pm - 1pm , the salvation army, 59 bayhead, stornoway. all welcome. call 01851 703875 or email at stornoway@salvationarmy.org.uk Salvation Army home league ( Thursdays) 2pm - 3pm, the Salvation Army, 59 Bayhead, Stornoway. call 01851 703875 or email at stornoway@salvationarmy.org.uk Rainy Day Bike Club ( Thursdays) 12pm - 3pm, Back Community Hall, Isle of Lewis. Designed to let the little ones burn off some energy & practice their cycling skills indoors. balance bikes suitable for ages 18months - 5 years provided. call 01851 820745. www.backfrc.org.uk Knit & Natter Group (Tuesdays) 7pm, Airigh a Bhreide, Tigh Ceilidh, North Tolsta, Isle of Lewis.

Come along for blether & a cuppa! Call Marion MacInnes on 01851 702123 or email at mmacinnes@alzscot.org. www.alzscot.org Open Mic Night (Thursdays) 8.30pm - 11.59pm, McNeill's pub, 11 Cromwell Street, Stornoway. Call 01851 703734 or email at mcneillsbarstornoway@gmail.com

until 28 june

Salvation Army Breakfast Club (Fridays - term time only) 8am - 11am, The Salvation Army, 59 Bayhead, Stornoway. All welcome. Call 01851 703875 or email at stornoway@salvationarmy.org.uk Salvation Army Junior Club (Fridays - term time only) 6pm - 7.30pm, The Salvation Army, 59 Bayhead, Stornoway. all welcome. call 01851 703875 or email at stornoway@salvationarmy.org.uk Pointers Youth Cafe (Fridays) 1.30pm - 4.30pm, Pointers Cafe, 14 - 16 North Beach, Stornoway for 12 - 25yrs. Come & go as you please. Chill out on the sofas, listen to music, watch telly or play pool. We have a tuck shop & coffee machine plus friendly youth workers on hand for a yarn if you want. Call 01851 822713 or email at pointers@cnesiar.gov.uk www.facebook.com/pg/pointersstornoway

until 29 june

Palimpsest: Society of Scottish Artists; a new exhibition featuring artwork by 24 leading artists from across Scotland & beyond An Lanntair, Kenneth Street, Stornoway. Free. Email at info@lanntair.com. www.lanntair.com

tel: 01309 690063

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Discover the wonderfully diverse West Coast islands of Scotland the easy way with CalMac Ferries.

You’ll be guaranteed good travel and connection times, regularity and service on all of our 28 routes.

CalMac has been providing passenger ferry services to the west coast and peninsula communities for more than 150 years.

Scotland’s west coast islands are magical places that offer something special for every visitor, for example great beaches, breath taking scenery and everywhere you go, a great Scottish welcome.

Every island has its own individual character and charm.

Irrespective of whether it’s a trip to the islands off the Clyde Coast, the Inner and Outer Hebrides, or Skye and the nearby Small Isles, all count amongst some of Scotland’s finest and most dramatic natural landscapes.

While you are on board While you are on board why not take advantage of our wide range of hot and cold snacks and meals - all prepared freshly on board and using locally sourced produce.

Don’t forget to buy a few souvenirs too in our onboard shops.

CalMac Adventures A selection of day trips and mini cruises.

Departing from Oban, Mallaig, Uig/Skye, and Ullapool as well as Wemyss Bay (for Bute) Kennacraig (for Islay) and Ardossan (for Kintyre and Arran) Take your pick from a short trip of a couple of hours, or a make a full day of it.

Further information Our website at www.calmac.co.uk offers a wealth of information about the routes and islands we serve – including detailed information on timetables, fares, day trips as well as updates on service status.

until 31 october

Flannan Isles Exhibition & Memorial 2pm - 4pm (Mon - Sat), Breasclete Community Centre, Shoreline of Loch Roag, Isle of Lewis.

Commemorates the tragic & mysterious loss of the three Light Keepers in December 1900. Call 01851 621214 or email at association@breasclete.com

May 2019

27 monday

Neuro Hebrides: Coffee & Catch Up 2pm - 3.30pm, Lewis Retirement Centre, Bayhead, Stornoway Support group for anyone affected by neurological conditions such as MS, Parkinson's, ME, PoTS, MND or Epilepsy. Tea, biscuits & coffee provided.

Call 07387 723380 or email at n.heb@outlook.com

28 tuesday

Eolas: a social group for carers where they can enjoy afternoon tea together 2.30pm - 4pm, Borve House Hotel, Isle of Lewis. Free. Call Peggy Mackay on 01859 502588 or email at info@wiccf.co.uk. www.wiccf.co.uk

29 wednesday

Eolas: a social group for carers where they can enjoy afternoon tea together 2.30pm - 4pm, Crown Hotel, Stornoway. Free. Call Peggy Mackay on 01859 502588 or email at info@wiccf.co.uk. www.wiccf.co.uk

31 friday

Tim Edey 8pm, An Lanntair, Kenneth Street, Stornoway. £12; £10. Call 01851 708480 or email at info@lanntair.com. www.lanntair.com Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club@The Ironworks, Inverness 9pm. www.ironworksvenue.com

June 2019 1 saturday

Lewis Car Club: Drag Race 2019 for Cars & Motorbikes 6pm, Stornoway Airport, HS2 0BN. Free park & ride. www.lewiscarclub.com Point 5K & 10K in aid of the Leanne Fund 12pm 3pm, Baybie Church Car Park, Point. £10 Adults; £5 Children & Family £20. Limited spaces. Prize giving & light lunch to follow at Sgoil an Rubha. Enter online. Email at info@theleannefund.co.uk www.theleanecund.co.uk page 18 - June 2019

tel: 01309 690063

Stornoway Rowing Regatta/Regatta Iomradh Steornabhaigh 2019 11am - 5pm, Stornoway Harbour. Prize giving (6pm); ceilidh (8pm) at Stornoway Sea Angling Club Hebridean Pride 2019 3pm - 8pm, Stornoway Free. Parade starts at Stornoway Golf Club. A community fun day with market stalls & live entertainment until 8pm in Perceval Square Happy Mums’ Market 10am - 12noon, Inverness Leisure Centre, Bught Park. £1. Buy quality second hand & nearly-new baby & children's items at our pop up market. Find Toys, Clothing, Books & more.

Email info@happymumsmarket.co.uk The Gathering: Celebrating the best of the Highlands & Islands. Featuring Tide Lines, The Vatersay Boys, Elephant Sessions. etc. 11.30am, Northern Meeting Park, Inverness. Tickets from www.skiddle.com The Gathering Late Night Festival Club@The Ironworks, Inverness, 11pm

2 sunday

Highland Garden Fest 2019 11am, Inverness Botanic Gardens. Pre-order £4; On the door £5; U12s Free. With activities & garden games for kids.

One Night of Queen@The Ironworks, Inverness, 7.30pm. www.ironworksvenue.com

3 monday

Neuro Hebrides: Coffee & Catch Up 2pm - 3.30pm, Lewis Retirement Centre, Bayhead, Stornoway Support group for anyone affected by neurological conditions such as MS, Parkinson's, ME, PoTS, MND or Epilepsy. Tea, biscuits & coffee provided.

Call 07387 723380 or email at n.heb@outook.com

4 tuesday - 6 thursday

Celtic Media Festival/Tha Fèis nam Meadhanan Ceilteach 10am (4th) - 11pm (6th), Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore. A celebration of broadcasting, film talent & excellence from Scotland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Wales, Cornwall & Brittany. Call 0141 553 5409 or email at info@celticmediafestival.co.uk

6 thursday

Coig 8pm, An Lanntair, Kenneth Street, Stornoway £12;£10. Call 01851 708480. www.lanntair.com

6 thursday - 7 friday

Handmade Harris: Craft Market 10am - 4pm, Tarbert Community Centre, Pier Road, Isle of Harris. Email info@thehebrideandesigncompany.com

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Let’s talk about Dementia Caberfeidh Hotel Thursday 6th June 2019 Drop in from 10 am – 4pm Refreshments will be available at 10am (tea/

Join us for a partnership event where you can ask us a question, tell us your story or pop in for a chat and pick up information.

Most importantly we’d love to hear from people living with Dementia and their families and friends. If you need support to attend this event please contact us on 01851 702123 or email mmacinnes@alzscot.org

We will be joined by a wide range of health and social care colleagues from NHS, CNES and also with us will be representatives from the Citizens Advice Bureau, Western Isles Community Care Forum and Cianalais dementia friendly communities amongst others.

Dr Ron Culley, Chief Officer of the Health and Social Care Partnership will be opening the event at 10am.

3-9 June

Alzheimer Scotland - Action on Dementia is a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland 149069. Recognised as a charity Dundee Street, Edinburgh, EH11 1DQ, 0131 243 1453, www.alzscot.org

ROLL UP! ROLL UP! FOR ZIPPO’S CIRCUS NEW SHOW CELEBRATING MAGNIFICENT RINGMASTER NORMAN BARRETT MBE WIN TICKETS TO SEE ZIPPO’S CIRCUS 2019 The brilliant Zippo’s Circus - “Scotland’s Favourite”, and several times voted “Britain’s Best Circus” – is coming to Inverness and Elgin with a brand-new 2019 production titled ‘The Magnificent Top Hat’. *Enter our competition to win one of five Family Tickets (2 adults and 2 children) The sparkling new show celebrates 21 years since The World’s Greatest Ringmaster Norman Barrett first appeared at Zippos Circus in his distinctive top hat and red coat. The thrilling Brazilian Lucius Team of five motorcyclists in the famous Globe of Death will take centre stage. And back by popular demand is Paulo Dos Santos– a brilliant 3 foot 6 inches (107cm) tall showman, acrobat and martial artist.

They will be joined by a colourful troupe of artists from all around the world including foot jugglers, Kenyan tumblers, Cuban Springboard acrobats, knife throwers, contortionists and dancers.

Zippos Circus comes to Inverness from 9th to 14th July and then Elgin from 16th to 21st July. The circus is on tour across Scotland. Discount tickets at www.scotlandsfavouritecircus.scot or book by phone on 0871 210 2100. *YOU could see the show FREE – just enter our READER COMPETITION! Zippos have given us Family Tickets to give away (2 adults and 2 children) to the first five names drawn at random.

To be in with a chance of winning, just answer this simple question: How many motorcyclists are in the Globe of Death at Zippo’s Circus?

Send your answer to Spotlight: Unit 15, Horizon Scotland Enterprise Park, Forres, Moray, IV36 2AB or Email: linda@winterburnmedia.co.uk to arrive by the closing date of 21/06/19.

Don’t forget to include your name, email, and a phone number!

ZIPPOS CIRCUS WILL NOTIFY WINNERS AND WILL ARRANGE THEIR PRIZE SEATS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.

THE ORGANISERS’ DECISION IS FINAL.

HERE IS NO CASH ALTERNATIVE. DATA PROTECTION NOTE: IT IS A CONDITION OF ENTRY THAT COMPETITORS PERMIT THE CIRCUS TO HOLD THEIR CONTACT DETAILS.

7 friday

Alzheimer Scotland Western Isles: Dementia Friendly Community Café Clan MacQuarrie Centre, Borve 1st Fri of every month, 1.30pm - 3pm. Please contact us if you plan to attend as the venue may alter in the summer months on 01851 702123 or email mmacinnes@alzscot.org Chess in the Library 2pm - 5pm, Stornoway Library All ages & all levels welcome. Call 01851 822 744 or email at library.enquiries@cne-siar.gov.uk Craig Hill: C'mon the Lads 8pm, An Lanntair, Kenneth Street, Stornoway. £15. Call 01851 708480. www.lanntair.com Alzheimer Scotland Western Isles: Football Memories 4pm - 5pm, Ionad Stoodie, Point. Call 01851 70 2123 or email mmacinnes@alzscot.org The Orb@The Ironworks, Inverness, 7.30pm, www.ironworksvenue.com

8 saturday

Travelling Gallery: Displaced; Exhibition on the theme of global migration & the refugee crisis 11am - 5pm, An Lanntair, Kenneth Street, Stornoway. Call 01851 708480. www.lanntair.com Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds: Special guests: Razorlight & Neon Waltz 5pm - 8pm, Bught Park, Inverness. www.nghfb.lnk.to 1st Island Gymkhana 10am, Traigh Mhor Pony Trekking, Tolsta, Isle of Lewis. No need to bring your own horse. All ages & abilities welcome. Teas, coffees, light refreshments & snacks. Family fun

10 monday

Neuro Hebrides: Coffee & Catch Up 2pm - 3.30pm, Lewis Retirement Centre, Bayhead, Stornoway Support group for anyone affected by neurological conditions such as MS, Parkinson's, ME, PoTS, MND or Epilepsy. Tea, biscuits & coffee provided.

Call 07387 723380 or email at n.heb@outook.com Alzheimer Scotland Western Isles: Music for Memory Caberfeidh Hotel, 2nd Mon of every month, 1.30pm - 2.30pm. Call 01851 702123 or email edonnelly@alzscot.org

11 tuesday

14 friday

Memory Clinic Drop-In Session: Breaking down the barriers faced by a Dementia diagnosis, NHSWI Dementia Clinical Nurse Specialist Georgina Pazio 3pm - 7pm, Breasclete Community Centre, Lewis Calum Jones@The Ironworks, Inverness, 7.30pm

15 saturday

Beyond Jovi@The Ironworks, Inverness, 7pm

15 saturday - 16 sunday

Woodzstock 2019: Music festival. Local live bands, food & drink plus children's activities 10pm 12.01am (Sun), Wildwoodz Adventure Park, Inverness. Tickets from www.woodzstock.co.uk

17 monday

Neuro Hebrides: Coffee & Catch Up 2pm - 3.30pm, Lewis Retirement Centre, Bayhead, Stornoway.

Free. Support group for anyone affected by neurological conditions such as MS, Parkinson's, ME, PoTS, MND or Epilepsy. Tea, biscuits & coffee provided. Call 07387 723380 or n.heb@outlook.com

19 wednesday

Memory Clinic Drop-In Session: Breaking down the barriers faced by a Dementia diagnosis, NHSWI Dementia Clinical Nurse Specialist Georgina Pazio 3pm - 7pm, Clan Mcquarrie Centre, Borve, Lewis

20 thursday - 21 friday

Handmade Harris: Craft Market 10am - 4pm, Tarbert Community Centre, Pier Road, Isle of Harris. Email info@thehebrideandesigncompany.com

21 friday

The Springsteen Sessions@The Ironworks, Inverness, 7.30pm

21 friday - 22 saturday

Inverness Provincial Mod, Inverness. For details see www.ancomunn.co.uk. Email Ross Brindle, Provincial Mòd Secretary, Meur Inbhir Nis at secretary@invernessprovincialmod.co.uk

21 friday - 25 tuesday

Alzheimer Scotland Western Isles: Dementia Friendly Community Café Tigh Ceilidh, Tolsta, 2nd Tues of every month, 2pm - 3.30pm. Call 01851 702123 or email mmacinnes@alzscot.org

Association of Highland Clans & Societies: Clan Urquhart International Gathering 6pm (20th) - 9pm (25th), Banff, Craigston, Turriff & Meldrum. Only happens once every 5 years. Email at adam.urquhart@btinternet.com

Handmade Harris: Craft Market 10am - 4pm, Tarbert Community Centre, Pier Road, Isle of Harris. Email info@thehebrideandesigncompany.com

Hounds in the Grounds in aid of Cancer Research UK 11am, Lews Castle Grounds, Stornoway, Lewis

13 thursday - 14 friday

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22 saturday

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www.facebook.com.cancer-research-uk-isle-of-lewis Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita: Talk & Q&A 2pm, An Lanntair, Kenneth Street, Stornoway. £5; £4. Call 01851 708480. www.lanntair.com The Seer 8pm, An Lanntair, Kenneth Street, Stornoway. £12; £10. A musical work commissioned

by Fèis Rois, depicting the life & prophecies of Coinneach Odhar, the Brahan Seer, a 17th Century prophet who spent much of his life in Easter Ross.

Call 01851 708480. www.lanntair.com Devil's Queen@The Ironworks, Inverness 7pm

23 sunday

Highland Wedding Band Showcase 1pm, Kingsmills Hotel, Culcabock Road, Inverness. £7.50 (incl bubbly, beer or soft drink). A range of incredible bands perform 20 minute sets. Booking advised www.eventbrite.co.uk

24 monday

An Lanntair, Kenneth Street, Stornoway. Call 01851 708480 or email at info@lanntair.com. www.lanntair.com

26 wednesday

Annie Sumi Folk Performance TBC, Talla Na Mara, Pairc Niseaboist, Isle of Harris, HS3 3AE. £8. Call 01859 503900 or email admin@westharristrust.org. www.tallanamara.co.uk

27 thursday

Alzheimer Scotland Western Isles: Supper Club for people with dementia & families & friends 5.30pm 7pm, Caladh Inn. £5 minimum donation for a 2 course meal & a soft drink. Call to book a place on 01851 702123 or email edonnelly@alzscot.org Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Wind Soloists 8pm, An Lanntair, Kenneth Street, Stornoway. Full programme to be confirmed. Call 01851 708480 or email at info@lanntair.com. www.lanntair.com

29 saturday

Piping Inverness 2019: European Pipe Band Neuro Hebrides: Coffee & Catch Up 2pm - 3.30pm, Championships 10am, Bught Park, Inverness.

Lewis Retirement Centre, Bayhead, Stornoway. Free.

Hundreds of pipers & drummers & highland dancers Support group for anyone affected by neurological along with food & drink, traditional craft stalls & live conditions such as MS, Parkinson's, ME, PoTS, entertainment MND or Epilepsy. Tea, biscuits & coffee provided.

Handmade Harris: Craft Market 10am - 4pm, Tarbert Call 07387 723 380 or email at Community Centre, Pier Road, Isle of Harris. Email n.heb@outook.com Alzheimer Scotland 1-2 pg Editorial Jun 19.pdfinfo@thehebrideandesigncompany.com 1 13/05/2019 10:52 Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita: Harp & Kora duo 8pm,

Dementia Awareness Week Dementia Awareness Week this year will be from 3rd-9th June and there will be a number of local events across the Western Isles to raise awareness around the key theme “Prevent now, Care today and Cure tomorrow”.

Alzheimer Scotland Western Isles is very active in the local communities and their main focus is to make sure people living with Dementia and their families are aware of the services and wide range of activities that they can offer to support people.

Marion MacInnes, Service Manager, Alzheimer Scotland Western Isles says …

“One of the main events we will be hosting in Dementia Awareness Week is a partnership event called “Let’s talk about Dementia”. This event aims to provide an opportunity for people living with Dementia and their carers to meet with us and for them to find out more about the wider supports and services available to them in their local area. We’d also encourage anyone interested in finding out more about the work we do to pop in and speak to us at any time” Please contact Alzheimer Scotland Western Isles for more information at ~ The Dementia Resource Centre, 18 Bells Road, Stornoway, HS1 2RA or by phoning 01851 702123 or email Marion MacInnes at mmacinnes@alzscot.org.

You can also follow us on facebook @ Alzheimer Scotland Western Isles.

Adult Fiction

The Doll Factory

Junior Fiction

One Spring Day

By Nick Butterworth To celebrate thirty years of the Percy the Park Keeper and his animal friends, Percy and his animal friends are playing hide-and-seek in the park. The fox has found a great hiding place in Percy's workshop but when he falls into a pot of Very Strong Glue, he soon finds himself springing into an embarrassingly sticky situation! Is there anything his friends can do to help?

By Elizabeth MacNeal London. 1850. The Great Exhibition is being erected in Hyde Park and among the crowd watching the spectacle two people meet. For Iris, an aspiring artist, it is the encounter of a moment - forgotten seconds later, but for Silas, a collector entranced by the strange and beautiful, that meeting marks a new beginning. The intoxicating story of a young woman who aspires to be an artist, and the man whose obsession may destroy her world for ever.

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Underland

By Robert MacFarlane

By Kate Clanchy The author invites you to meet some of the kids she has taught in her thirty-year career. Join her as she explains everything about sex to a classroom of thirteen-year-olds. As she works in the school `Inclusion Unit', trying to improve the fortunes of kids excluded from regular lessons because of their terrifying power to end learning in an instant.

Or as she nurtures her multicultural poetry group, full of migrants and refugees, watches them find their voice and produce work of heartbreaking brilliance.

Junior Fiction

Dancing The Charleston

By Jacqueline Wilson Mona and her aunt live in a little cottage on the edge of the Somerset estate, where her aunt sews wonderful dresses for the lady of the house When Lady Somerset dies and a new member of the Somerset family inherits the house, things begin to change for Mona. She has never really fitted in anywhere, but the new Bohemian atmosphere at the house offers opportunities for her to shine and to find new friends..

A journey into the sometimes vast and hidden worlds beneath our feet. From the ice-blue depths of Greenland's glaciers, to the underground networks by which trees communicate, from Bronze Age burial chambers to the rock art of remote Arctic sea-caves, this is a deep-time voyage into the planet's past and future.

Adult Fiction

The Little Secret

By Mark Billingham Sarah thinks of herself as a normal single mum. It's what she wants others to think of her. But the truth is, she needs something new, something thrilling.

Meanwhile, DI Tom Thorne is investigating a woman's suicide, convinced she was driven to do it by a man who preys on vulnerable women. A man who is about to change Sarah's life.

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B e O ur G u e st Hands up if you have a wedding coming up? In my experience and through many of my Personal Shopping Appointments - I think I can safely say it’s something that gets a lot of us stressed (including myself at times).

You could be having a day where internally you don’t feel right and that perfect outfit is - well no longer perfect anymore. So I tend to look and gather outfits in advance or rather ‘don’t look‘. Confused? Well how many times have you seen something when you’re not

looking? Perhaps it’s before payday, then you hit the shops for something specific and then nothing, nada, ZERO catches your eye ? What changed? We’ve put pressure on ourselves, we HAVE to find something NOW (as you cry in frustration) and the sheer joy of shopping goes right out the window. So as easy as it sounds, try not to look and trust in yourself that you will find it. Or... you could always book a Personal Stylist (I wonder where you can find one of those?)

B elow are some pointers when think ing about your outfit.

But fi rst of all breathe and remember that it ’s more impor tant you FEEL r ight rather than dress how you THINK you should.

Start with the shoes. How often have you found THE dress to then search everywhere for shoes to match, ending up with ‘ok’ ones just because they are the right colour? If your shoes are a statement then very often a simple dress is all you need.

Consider a jumpsuit or trouser suit. Adding an elegant, tailored edge to the day (not mention pockets to hold your tissues – weddings can be emotional!)

If fascinators are not your thing how about stacking up flower clips in your hair. Or try out the hottest trend in hair accessories, a bejewelled headband – I have amassed a few now. They look super stylish and look like you’ve made soooo much effort with your hair!

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1. Find a Safe Location 2. Turn on Your Hazard Lights 3. Apply the Parking Brake 4. Apply Wheel Wedges 5. Remove the Hubcap or Wheel Cover 6. Loosen the Lug Nuts 7. Place the Jack Under the Vehicle 8. Raise the Vehicle With the Jack 9. Unscrew the Lug Nuts 10. Remove the Flat Tyre 11. Mount the Spare Tyre on the Lug Bolts 12. Tighten the Lug Nuts by Hand 13. Lower the Vehicle and Tighten the Lug Nuts Again 14. Lower the Vehicle Completely 15. Replace the Hubcap 16. Stow all Equipment 17. Check The Pressure in the Spare Tyre 18. Take Your Flat Tyre to a Technician How Long Does it Take to Fix a Flat Tyre?

Aside from taking your tyre to a professional, the above procedure shouldn’t take more than 15 to 30 minutes to change a tyre. Just be sure you don’t leave out any steps.

It’s beneficial practice changing a tyre in your garage or driveway to ensure you’re ready to handle this situation if it ever happens to you.

A Few More Tips on Changing Tyres Knowing how to fix a flat tyre is great, but regular tyre maintenance is even more important.

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Here in the Western Isles we have one of the highest levels of volunteering in Scotland, and without these wonderful people giving so generously of their time many community events, clubs and fundraisers would simply not happen.

Volunteersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Week is a chance to say thank you for the fantastic contribution millions of volunteers make across the UK. It takes place from 1-7 June every year and is an opportunity to celebrate volunteering in all its diversity.

Volunteer Centre Western Isles has several awards that can be used to recognise volunteers in our communities, from trustees and campaigners, coaches and supervisors to carers and fundraisers and committee members. This is a great time to think about the incredible contribution all your volunteers make.

If you are involved with or know of an organisation in your community that deserves recognition for volunteering efforts, please get in touch with your local volunteer centre Development Worker by email, telephone or facebook message. Our staff will be happy to help you and can arrange to come and present awards in person or to post certificates directly to you.

We provide certificates for all ages including Saltire Awards for young people aged between 12 and 25. These awards are supported by the Scottish Government and designed to formally recognise the commitment and contribution of youth volunteering to voluntary organisations.

You could plan a Thank You event during Volunteerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Week and make it a celebration for your volunteers as well as raising awareness of your organisation. There are lots of resources available to download at: https://volunteersweek.org/get-involved/resources/ including Thank You cards, bunting, and posters.

Web: volunteercentrewi.org Lewis Branch: 01851 700366 E: lewis@volunteeringwesternisles.co.uk Harris Branch: 01859 502636 E: harris@volunteeringwesternisles.co.uk Find us on facebook!

Part 2 Volunteering to Save Lives...

Meet Mountain Rescue – an interview by Alyson MacDonald Mason I met with Iain Nesbitt of Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team on a snowy day in Inverness to learn more about what Mountain Rescue does and what attracted him to volunteer for a team.

As we talk, I realise that the public gratitude for the service these committed volunteers provide should be widened to include their families and loved ones who watch them leave for a call-out and breathe out when they return.

I asked Iain how he felt about call-outs in bad weather or at night. With a wry smile he confirmed that this was part of the role, the safety of team members comes first, but sometimes situations require a search in darkness or adverse weather. The safety of the lost or injured person is always the driver.

The biggest challenge for Mountain Rescue from Iain’s perspective is funding. It takes around £50,000 to run his local team. They have 3 bases and 5 vehicles to fund, as well as all the clothing and equipment required. Most people are surprised to find that Mountain Rescue are charities staffed by volunteers who need to continuously raise funds to survive.

The message from Iain and his colleagues is clear, if you are in trouble, phone 999 and ask for the Police and then Mountain Rescue, even the most experienced hill-walkers and climbers can find themselves in difficulty in the wrong circumstances.

My conversation with Iain has opened my eyes to the varied work that Mountain Rescue do, the challenging financial pressures they face and the commitment and passion of the volunteers to keep us safe and bring us home when things go awry.

The upside of volunteering? Iain does not hesitate; the camaraderie and community spirit makes even the darkest days bearable. Some days are difficult, rescues involving children or the recovery of someone deceased are always going to be challenging. For some people balancing family and volunteering may be difficult, and from the family’s perspective it can be worrying when their loved one is out on a call-out and they do not know what is happening.

Scottish Mountain Rescue represents 24 Mountain Rescue teams in Scotland. The teams deliver a world class Search and Rescue service and respond to requests from Police Scotland.

Our 800 volunteers respond in a moment’s notice, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to provide assistance to people in the outdoors.

You can support mountain rescue in Scotland by donating to your local team or to Scottish Mountain Rescue. Please visit www.scottishmountainrescue.org for more info. To find out about Dundonnell the team featured in this article please visit www.dmrt.org.uk

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It’s wonderful to see all the plants and trees coming to life at this time of year isn’t it? After a funny old winter weather-wise, it’s a timely reminder that the seasonal cycles are still there, as strong as ever.

Spring is also a great time of year as you get to see the rewards of your efforts from the preceding twelve months. I have some new plants that are flourishing, and yet there are others still that have taken a year of doing nothing (above ground), yet have put on a lot encouraging growth this year. Plants will often do this, my Crataegus laevigata ‘Paul’s Scarlet’ being a perfect example. It was planted in the winter of 2017/18, and it spent a year putting on no apparent growth, but it will have been concentrating on its roots during this period, and settling into its new environment. This year it’s gone crazy and is looking lush and full. My crabapple (Malus ‘Evereste’) however, was at home immediately and looks even better this year. So it was the usual gardening lesson for me – be patient!

As the months go by, I like to jot quick notes into my phone at some point each month, suggesting plants or jobs that will fill in gaps in the garden, or just small jobs to get to when I have a minute. For example, last autumn I planted a batch of interesting Narcissi around the garden, but this spring I have decided that I did not plant nearly enough. So, this autumn I’ll be sure to get another batch of them in to improve things next spring.

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Overnight temperatures are still low at the moment, and until they stay above 6C there won’t be any particularly rapid growth. Now is a good time to get into the garden and turn the beds over, pull weeds out, and get things looking good. For many of us, with busy lives, once the period of rapid growth begins in the garden (this actually only lasts 6-8 weeks) it is all we can do to keep on top of things. Manage your own expectations during this period and don’t expect perfection – if you insist on getting the tap-root out of every dandelion that appears in your garden, another half a dozen will be growing behind your back while you’re doing it! Once mid-July and August roll around, plant growth is usually back to a sensible pace and we can keep on top of things more meticulously then, if we wish.

Another important job to do at the moment is to get some fertilizer down, well-rotted horse manure is great, but equally a nitrogen-rich granular feed from the garden centre will suffice.

Fishing, Roman Concrete and the Lost Horse

by Highland Historian Between 1783-1881, c.150,000 Highlanders were forced from their homes and the period saw increasing populations in coastal villages. Some, like Mallaig in 1840, were created to support the populace. Their industry was fishing, but without efficient transport the industry would fail.

The 1st Baron Lovat did not instruct clearances on his Morar estate. Instead he moved his tenants to the coast. This freed up available grazing and also created the opportunity to profit from his people and the fishing industry.

There had always been a reliance on fishing in the Highlands, but in land-locked areas fish was reserved for special occasions. Changes were afoot, however, partially due to new roadways which came as a result of the upheavals of the 18th century, including military roads. Fresh, if not salted fish, was transported more quickly to market and became a staple for people from all backgrounds. As a result, the fishing industry developed rapidly.

The growth of a fishing-reliant population in Mallaig and the general increase in fish consumption meant transportation of the catch needed to be addressed.

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preventing fishing developments in other areas, particularly the Islands. In 1783, five boats left Barra to carry the catch to the Clydeside markets, however, four of the boats were lost at sea.

Despite efforts by Thomas Telford in 1803 to improve the road to Mallaig, it wasn’t until 1882 that a boom year in fishing put Mallaig on the map politically. This, however, was followed by disastrous years for the port. Records from 1885-1887 show poor return due to lack of shoals and the population suffered.

The decision to support the fishing industry at Mallaig with a railway connection to Fort William in 1897 and the propaganda-style delivery of the plans was a calculated effort by Parliament to take away the guilt of the clearance period and economic decline in the Highlands. Arguably it was misplaced because it was in an area that hadn’t borne the brunt of the clearance episodes.

Whilst other areas continued to suffer, Mallaig improved and politicians celebrated their benevolence.

The railway’s impressive Glenfinnan Viaduct was ground-breaking; and slightly Roman! The dome of the Roman Pantheon (113-125 AD) is the world’s oldest and largest

unreinforced ‘mass concrete’ dome. This is due to the strength and flexibility of the mass concrete and its strength in compression. But concrete was not introduced here by the Romans. Apart from two Bungalows in the Isle of Wight and an 1879 New Forest folly called Sway Tower, Glenfinnan Viaduct is the next oldest example of the ‘rediscovered’ mass concrete in built structures. It is also one of the largest examples of its use. This led to the structural engineer in charge, Robert McAlpine, being known as ‘Concrete Bob’.

During construction in 1897-9, legend had it that a horse and cart fell into a pillar of the Glenfinnan viaduct and remained there while construction continued. In 1987, Professor Roland Paxton attempted to find the horse with a fish eye camera, looking into two pillars.

His search found nothing. Based on local stories, in 1997, Paxton visited Loch nan Uamh viaduct but was again unable to find the horse. What he did find was that the pillars there were filled with rubble. Paxton wasn’t perturbed and returned in 2001 to carry out a scan. This time the remains of a horse and cart were found in the central pillar. To this day the horse and its cart are still there.

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area and look for signs of success. The nest will be white with ‘splash’ from the chick and with perseverance I should find a young bird not very far away.

On 25 July 2015 I was keen to prove fledging at a nest near Tongue, in Sutherland. Armed with a possible nest grid reference and my telescope, I positioned myself on an Estate track north west of a vast range of inland cliffs reaching up some two hundred metres. I started the seemingly impossible task of finding a fledged chick which may or may not, conveniently, be visible somewhere in front of me. I changed position and tried again (and again). My eye kept being drawn to an extensive horizontal fissure in the rock face. I wondered if the nest might be there somewhere but I couldn’t see one. I scanned from side to side in the hope that I might see something.

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June is a busy month in the raptor worker’s calendar. I will make a third visit to golden eagle nests in the first half of the month in the Highlands and Western Isles. Last year I made a total of 13 such visits. This will be a ‘ringing’ visit and involve actually getting into the nest. Access is different in each case from a walk-in job to a full abseil so I will take the appropriate equipment with me. If there is a chick (sometimes 2 and rarely 3) it should be about 4 weeks old so that I can ring it. I make a note of prey items in the nest and assess the health of the chick(s) as best I can (i.e. does it look like it will survive to fledging?). I bid farewell to the chick (yes I talk to animals!) and leave the nest. Sometimes I see adults at the nest, sometimes I don’t. If parents are present they are usually benign.

Having said that I can recall twice the adult female getting a bit ‘tasty’ and coming too close for comfort! I have never been attacked but I know someone who has.

At 12:05 a huge chick with distinctive juvenile white patches in its wings and tail flapped its wings and jumped up and down on the ledge! Having completed its pre-flight exercises and deciding not to launch itself, it retreated under the overhang behind it out of sight again. I was delighted that my determination had paid off. I looked again and there was nothing to be seen of the nest or the chick. Had I dreamt it?

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Prey items I have found in golden eagle nests include hen harrier, short-eared owl, cat, rat, hedgehog, buzzard chicks, ptarmigan, meadow pipit chicks and ptarmigan as well as the usual rabbit and red grouse. A nest I went to in 2012 had been adorned with a foxglove frond. Having made, I suppose, hundreds of nest visits I have seen this on a couple of occasions.

Fourth visit In July, if breeding has been successful, there should be a fledged juvenile in the area. Where I can, I return to the

Prey items (and unhatched egg), Western Isles eyrie 2008: Rat, buzzard chicks, short-eared owl (feathers)