An Caladh Cafe is open this Wednesday (8th January) from 11 am -3 pm serving hot drinks, soup, filled rolls and baking (for free or by donation).

The soft play will be on as usual in the squash court (£5 per child).

All are weclome

Cidsin Ceilidh from 1 – 2 pm at Cnoc Soilleir. All are welcome.

Westford Inn are holding a Darts Night this Thursday at 7:30pm for anyone interested.

Winter Dinner, 6:30 pm for a 7 pm start

Chicken curry & lasagne, dessert & a glass of wine. (Vegetarian curry option available.) There will be a raffle too!

Children 12 years and under FREE

Tickets £20

Dance at 9 pm. Entrance on door £10

PLEASE PAY AT BERNERAY SHOP AND ORDER MEAL PREFERENCE FROM 27TH DECEMBER TO 3RD JANUARY

CHASE THE WINTER BLUES AWAY

Cèilidh Teaghlaich a’ comharrachadh 40 bliadhna de Chomunn na Gaidhlig

Family Ceilidh with Seonaidh Macintyre & Friends

7.30f | Entry by donation, children free

Licenced Bar & Raffle

Intro to Golf, 1 – 4pm


Come along and give it a go! Hit a few shots, hole a few puts or try out Askernish’s facilities which includes a state of the art indoor golf simulator. – all equipment will be provided.

This event is completely free and women & girls of all ages are welcome.

Cuirm Phiobaireachd & Farpais Dumpling!

Piping Recital & Ceolas Dumpling Competition!

2f | Entry by donation

Dumplings to be submitted between 1pm and 1.30pm.

Piping recital will commence 2pm with the winner of the dumpling competition announced during the break.

Old New Year Ceilidh, 7.30pm

Music and song from local artists, including:

Padruig Morrison

Finlay Mac Vicar

Joe MacNeil

Fiona MacLean

Shona Morrison

Guthan an lar

RAFFLE to help raise funds to help the ongoing work of GCA

Suggested donation on the door: £10 (Includes refreshments)

**Pre booking only**

For further information and/or bookings email Info@grImsay.org or text 07842 963428

Gach Diluain aig 7.30 – 9 f

Singing for adults in Gaelic and other languages every Monday night.

Thigibh nar cuideachd agus togaibh ur guthan!

Eriskay Hall Youth Club resumes. From 6.15 pm to 7.30 pm, £1 per child. Tuckshop.

SILK SCREEN & SEWING, £40

16TH JAN (4 WKS) 2-4PM

Prepare a design and transfer to a silk screen. Prints will be made on paper and fabric. Go on to sewing your fabric on to a practical item of your choice e.g. a bag, apron or cushion cover!

Booking essential

01878 700 910

maria@cothrom.net

Come along to the Dark Island Hotel on Thursday 16th January, 7 – 8:30 pm for the Uist leg of the Crofting Cows series. Derek Hanton from SAC Consulting and Peter Buckland from Southern Isles Veterinary Practice will be chatting about condition of cattle and winter feeding, minerals, calving metabolic diseases, calving and the calf scheme changes. Pick up some tips, ask questions and have a shot of calving the dummy calf. Refreshments will be provided.

2 – 4:15 pm

Free, booking essential via Eventbrite

EVEN BETTER – Advocating for Yourself, is an informal and free online information session and workshop delivered by Neuk Collective, a network that brings together, supports, and advocates for neurodivergent artists in Scotland. The workshop section of this event will focus on Access Riders* as a tool to support your creative practice. It’s for anyone, not just people who identify as having a disability or access needs. Please head to the link for more information.

The first of four informal Saturday Tea and Tunes music sessions for accordion players with Iain MacPhail at Ceann na h-Àirigh & Grimsay Boat Museum from 4 pm to 5 pm.

This is a free event for musicians only.

Free, but donations for refreshments are welcomed.

If you want to join or obtain further information, email info@grimsay.org or ring/text 07842 963428.

Sunday Social from 12.30 – 2.30 pm.

Food, warmth and chat are guaranteed. Donations, help or baking are gratefully received, say the organisers.

The next spinning meet-up is, 1-3pm, Sunday 5th January

Members £2 donation, observers/enquiries FREE

All interested in woolcrafts welcome

Supported by Sealladh na Beinne Mòire Community Fund

Splaoid aig Deas

Gàidhlig Baby Sensory. 10 – 11:30 am

Free.

Free three-week novice sewing class, 2 pm to 4 pm, in Cothrom Learning Centre.

For beginners, or students wanting more confidence in using a sewing machine. Join for a fun sewing workshop where you will be breathing new life into old textiles!

Come along and help save fabrics from landfill while engaging in meaningful climate conversations.

Refreshments provided.

Booking essential

01878 700 910

maria@cothrom.net

An t-seann Bhliadhn’ Ur, 2 – 4 f

Thigibh comhla rinn a dh’eisteach ri claraidhean a thogadh ann an Uibhist a Tuath mu chleachdaidhean a bha ceangailte ris an t-seann bhliadhn’ ùr. Bi e math ur faicinn airson cupan, ceic agus comradh.

Cupan aig Cairinis from 2 pm to 4 pm. The theme is the Old New Year. Learn about some of its customs and listen to some Gaelic recordings (English translation will be provided). All are welcome for a cuppa, cake, and chat at the former Carinish School.

Free story, song and rhyme sessions for babies, toddlers, pre-school children and their families. Saturday, 11.30 am

Everyone is welcome!

To find details of your nearest Bookbug Session, download our free app or visit scottishbooktrust.com/bookbug

Burns Night in Taigh Sgìre Sholais, 7 pm.

Join for Westford’s Country Night from 9pm. There will be live music from Nollie, John & Paul.

Splaoid aig Deas

Gàidhlig Baby Sensory. 10:30 am

Free.

Inaugural North Uist Table Tennis Group meeting at Balivanich Hall from 7 – 9 pm. Go along to play table tennis whether you have played before or not. £5 for adults and children under 15 pay £3.

Ceilidh, 2-4 pm

Join Tagsa for Live Music, Tea and Chats

All ages welcome!

This is a Tagsa Uibhist event funded by the Social Isolation and Loneliness Fund.

Whist Drive in Taigh Sgìre Sholais, 7 pm.

11- 19 July – Sollas Week 2025