The next spinning meet-up is, 1-3pm, Sunday 16th February

Members £2 donation, observers/enquiries FREE

All interested in woolcrafts welcome

Supported by Sealladh na Beinne Mòire Community Fund

Monday 17 February 2025 10:00am – Tuesday 18 February 2025 4:00pm

An ath— the next thing — is an art club for young people aged 12-20 who want to think and create in an open, imaginative space. Sessions will be led by artists Calum Ferguson and Rosie Blake, offering an opportunity to learn new skills and approaches to art-making through sculpture and alternative photography.

Pay what you decide: £0 / £15 / £30 / £45

Please head to the link for more information/booking.

Uist Coastal Rowing Club AGM in the Activity Room in Ceann na h-Àirigh, 7 pm.

FREE.

Whist Drive in Taigh Sgìre Sholais, 7 pm.

FREE.

Bùithtean/bhanaichean troimh na bliadhnaichean 2 – 4 f // Shops/vans in North Vist through the years, 2 – 4 pm.

Nach tig sibh cômhla rinn a chômhradh mu dhòighean air an robh sinn a’ faighinn biadh agus bathar ann an Uibhist a Tuath. Ma tha sgeulachdan, dealbhan na stuth air bith agaibh nach toir sibh leibh e.

Join to chat about how messages and other goods were purchased in North Vist through the years. If you have stories, photos or artefacts please bring them in.

Gaelic baby sensory session at Sgoil Dhalabroig at 10 am.

Knit & Natter in Taigh Sgìre Sholais, 2 – 4 pm

Everyone is welcome. FREE.

Also on Thurs 27 Feb, 6 March, 13 March, 20 March, 27 March

Bingo night at Talla an Iochdair, eyes down at 7 pm. A fundraiser organised by Sgoil an Iochdair’s pupil council.

Do you have an active creative practice based in Uist? Taigh Chearsabhagh want to hear about your needs and ideas to shape a new Creative Hub in Lochmaddy, in a way which sustains local professional practice.  Taigh Chearsabhagh are reviewing the details of local needs case and feasibility for studio and workshop space for creative work. Contributing to this review will directly influence any future planning and design adjustments.

This event is running from 22 February 2025 until 26 February 2025. It is next occurring on Saturday 22 February 2025

Free

Bookbug Session in Lionacleit Library, 11:30 am. Free story, song and rhyme sessions for babies, toddlers, pre-school children and their families. Everyone is welcome!

What does a sustainable island-based practice look like? Come along to Taigh Chearsabhagh on Saturday 22nd February 12.30 – 3.30pm and share your thoughts on what we can do to make a better arts ecology in Uist.

FREE

Please head to the link for more information/booking.

Intro to Golf, 1 – 4pm


Come along and give it a go! Hit a few shots, hole a few puts or try out our facilities which includes a state of the art indoor golf simulator.

This event is completely free and all equipment will be provided.

‘Going to school’ 2-4pm. … GCA is launching an exciting new project to gather memories and objects pertaining to Grimsay School. You are invited to come and share your memories of Grimsay School, either as a pupil, parent or member of staff. Please bring along photographs or any other relevant material e.g. old school books or reports. Tea, coffee and home baking provided!

All welcome. No need to book. FREE.

Fun Day with Uist Inflatables, 1 – 3pm.

Activities include –

• Kids zone for under 5’s – Ball Pit, Small Bouncy Castle + plenty more

• Various activities for all ages (Bouncy Castle, Slide, Games etc.)

£10 Per Child

All children must be accompanied by a guardian!

The Screen Machine is back in Daliburgh! Mon 24th Feb – Tue 25th Feb.

Please head to the link for more information/booking.

Join Climate Hebrides 10 am – 1 pm and 2 – 4 pm, for practical and engaging workshops that will help you make a positive impact on your local environment. Topics will include: Nature-based Solutions, Waste Reduction, Food and Diet, Transport and Energy.

Lunch and refreshments provided. FREE.

Contact sorcha@ucvo.org.uk for more info.

Leasanan Gàidhlig airson Luchd Ionnsachaidh air Dimàirt 25 agus Dihaoine 28 den Ghearran agus Madainn Chofaidh Ghàidhlig Disathairne 1 dhen Mhàrt airson luchd Ionnsachaidh agus Fileantich. 11 m – 12 f.

Two Gaelic lessons for beginners and learners on Tuesday 25 and Friday 28 February and a Gaelic Coffee Morning 0n Saturday 1 March.  The lessons will be in the Nurse’s Cottage with an experienced teacher.

The Screen Machine is back in Carinish! Wed 26th Feb – Thu 27th Feb.

Please head to the link for more information/booking.

Romhainn: Blas, 6 – 8 pm.

Thigibh airson òraid is còmhradh leis an neach-ealain air mhuinntireas Thaigh Chearsabhagh airson ar coimisean ùr ealain Ghàidhlig: Romhainn. Cuiridh sinn faclan dhan smuain ‘teachdan ioma-chànanach’, an cuspair aig Romhainn, is chualaibh mu dheidhinn an obair cruthachail aig an neach-ealain air mhuinntireas. Tha beagan maoineachaidh againn airson cosgaisean siubhal, leigibh fios ma tha sin a dhith oirbh.

Join us to hear from Taigh Chearsabhagh’s artist-in-residence for our new Gaelic arts commission, Romhainn. You will be putting words to the idea of a ‘multi-lingual future’, and you’ll hear about our artist-in-residence’s creative practice.

FREE. There is a small budget for travel access costs, available on request.

ADHRADH: ‘S e eaglais a bh’anns an togalach aig Ceann nah-Airigh agus tha cothrom an seo adhradh Gäidhlig a dheanamh san togalach aon uair eile. Aig 3.30f

WORSHIP: Ceann nah-Airigh used to be a church building and this is an opportunity to join together to participate in Gaelic worship in the building once again. This will include traditional Gaelic psalm singing. At 3:30pm

Free. All welcome. No need to book.

Taigh Chearsabhagh are honoured and delighted to welcome Meg Bateman back to Taigh Chearsabhagh for the first time since she was crowned the new Bard of An Comunn Gàidhealach last year. All are welcome to join us on Thursday 27th February, at 7.30pm, to listen to Meg’s reading of her poetry in both Gaelic and English.

Free.

Taigh Chearsabhagh are delighted to offer a wonderful opportunity to work with poet and professor Meg Bateman, at a writing workshop in Taigh Chearsabhagh on Friday 28th February, 10.30am-12.30pm. Meg is happy to assist participants who would like to write in Gaelic as well as in English. All are welcome but spaces are limited so please book your free ticket via the link, as soon as possible.

The Screen Machine is back in Liniclate! Fri 28th Feb, Sat 1st Mar & Sun 2nd March.

Please head to the link for more information/booking.

Leasanan Gàidhlig airson Luchd Ionnsachaidh air Dimàirt 25 agus Dihaoine 28 den Ghearran agus Madainn Chofaidh Ghàidhlig Disathairne 1 dhen Mhàrt airson luchd Ionnsachaidh agus Fileantich. 11 m – 12 f.

Two Gaelic lessons for beginners and learners on Tuesday 25 and Friday 28 February and a Gaelic Coffee Morning 0n Saturday 1 March.  The lessons will be in the Nurse’s Cottage with an experienced teacher.

Music Quiz Night, 6:30pm for 7pm start

Join for a fun-filled evening with ‘Quizmaster’ Austen Dancey. Get your thinking caps on and your ears pricked for a quiz all about music! PRIZE for the winning team!

ENTRY FEE: £20 FOR A TEAM OF FOUR

*PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN REFRESHMENTS AND SNACKS*

For booking / further information please email info@grimsay.org or text/ring 07842 963428

Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath bingo evening. More details to follow.

Come along to Shoreline for a relaxing workshop & make your own beautiful handcrafted journal, exploring Japanese Stab Binding, 10 am – 12:30 pm. Your tutor Corinna Krause will guide you through the process. Choose from a selection of stunning Nepalese handmade paper.

Cost: £35. Full tuition & materials included.

Booking through Corinna @sollasbooks and on receipt of payment. There are a maximum of 8 places.

Gaelic Coffee Morning 10.30 am – 12 pm

Calling all budding gardeners. The registration for Cothrom’s SVQ Level 1 and 2 qualifications in Horticulture opens on Thursday, 6th March at 10 am at Cothrom. Join for a year of hands-on learning and grow your skills from packet to plate.

Come along to Ceann na h-Airigh for a catch up over coffee, tea and delicious baking, 11 am – 12:30 pm. This is the first of a regular Neuro Hebrides Cuppa and Catch up in Uist. Come and and enjoy good company and hear about their plans.

Sgioba Dràma Uibhist leis ‘Am Fear Carach’ agus luchd-ciùil. 7.30f. Tiogaidean air an doras: £8 / £4

Sgioba Dràma Uibhist presents ‘Am Fear Carach’ with local artistes and National Mod prizewinners. 7.30 pm. Tickets on the door: £8 /£4

For women of all ages, 10 am – 4 pm.

Join for conversations with women from Afghanistan and The Linda Norgrove Foundation. Celebrating women in Uist and asking – how are our voices heard? Local – National – Global.

Lunch and Refreshments provided.

Booking essential. Contact iwduistegmail.com

North Uist Agricultural Society AGM, 8 pm. All welcome, please come along.

Join Southend Community Hall for the annual general meeting at 7pm. They are looking for new members to join the committee. Come along and be part of something that benefits our community. Help keep our community hall running strong!

Talks on Thursdays – Singing in the Brain – How & Why do Birds Sing? 7:30pm.

Birdsong is beautiful, and a delight to hear. But how and why is it produced? What does birdsong mean, or do? Come and find out as Rupert delves into what lies behind our springtime songsters’ tunes. Refreshments available (by donation)

For booking/further information please email info@grimsay.org or text/ring 07842 963428

BOOK IN ADVANCE, PLACES LIMITED

Grimsay Folk Live Music Club, 7 – 9 pm.

Entry by donation.

St Patrick’s Day Irish Country & Western Dance, 9:30 pm – 1 am.

Fundraising Event to help raise funds for upgrading the hall

Cash event

Secondhand Book Sale, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, to raise funds for the John Love Reading Room at Ceann na h-Àirigh.

Beetle Drive in Taigh Sgìre Sholais, 6 pm.

Easter Quiz Night in Taigh Sgìre Sholais, 7 pm.

11am start. Whether you’re chasing a PB or just want to soak in the incredible scenery, this is your opportunity to fall in love with running all over again. Running is for everyone—no matter your pace, you belong at the start line. Sign up now: https://www.entrycentral.com/benbecula-half-marathon

Artie’s Singing Kettle for the first time in North Uist, 10:30 – 11:30 am.

Please head to the link for more information/booking.

Artie’s Singing Kettle is making its debut in South Uist, at 3 pm. The show will be bringing a unique blend of nostalgia, music, and fun that promises to enchant audiences of all ages. This much-anticipated event was originally scheduled for Cnoc Soilleir but because of unanticipated demand is now to be staged in Southend Community Hall.

Ceòlas Summer School 2025 will take place in South Uist from Sunday 6th to Friday 11th July.

Please head to the link for more information/booking.

11- 19 July – Sollas Week 2025

Annual Show of crofters livestock, produce and home industries. A great family day out. 11am – 4 pm.

EDF 2025 – 25/26 July ’25!

Secure your tickets via the link.

Join Stòras to celebrate 10 years of Lochboisdale Marina at Fèis Ghasaigh 2025 ~ 2nd & 3rd August. More info to follow…