POSTPONED!

6:30pm start

Come and take part in Sgoil Lionacleit’s Trivia Night to help fundraise for the S3 London Trip taking place next May. Join in for some questions created by teachers and students of the school, and enter by donating £2 to the trip (it will be first come first served to secure your spot).

Groups of 4-6 people (this can be people of all ages)

Raffle and bottle drive

If you would like to donate raffle prizes, please contact Mrs. Amanda Macdonald (esamacdonald2w@glow.sch.uk). Prizes include a Gin Tasting from North Uist Distillery, a cruise from Lady Anne Wildlife Cruises and a gift voucher from MacInnes Bros.

Get ready for a cozy day out at the Hebridean Winter Market! Join on Saturday, 30th November, at Dark Island Hotel for an afternoon filled with local crafts, delicious food, mulled wine, and Christmas cocktails. Browse unique stalls from talented artisans, enjoy live music by @officialmacphee from 1-4 pm, and savour festive treats. Perfect for getting into the holiday spirit or finding special gifts.

Doors open to concessions from 11am to 12pm, then to everyone from 12pm to 5pm. Hope to see you there!

Come join Ri Cheile’s Christmas Decorations Workshop and Dementia Awareness Session at the Beacon in Lochboisdale this coming Saturday the 30th of November from 1 – 3 pm!

Everyone is welcome, it is free of charge and hot refreshments will be provided. Hope to see you there!

For more information, contact Rosie on rosie@tagsa.co.uk or via phone on 074 84416749.

2:30 – 4:30 pm

Would you like to join Fiona Morrison for a few hours on the 30th November creating your own Christmas wreath? All materials will be provided including tea/ coffee and some home baking. Cost will be £25. You’ll need to book for this event as spaces are limited. Profits will go towards setting up Struan tea for Parkinson’s 2025.

7 pm

Come along and join Caim Candles for a fun evening after the Winter Market.

Everything required to make and pour your own handmade soy candle is provided. £40 per person

To book your place at this event please get in touch or book online at www.caimcandles.co.uk

Contact: Mairi 07824119763

POSTPONED

Join for the Launch Ceilidh & Dance for the new 30th Anniversary CD with Uist &  Benbecula Accordion & Fiddle Club, at 7:30 pm.

With guest musicians Robert Nairn, Ceilidh Band.

Raffle – Tea/Coffee – Baking – Licensed Bar

Entry by donation – CDs for sale

Fäilte air a h-uile duine!

POSTPONED

Come along and enjoy a fun filled afternoon at Santa’s Grotto on Sunday 1st December 12pm-4pm.

Santa will arrive at 1pm and will be giving out presents until 3pm.

£5 per child.

Bottle stall

Raffle

Arts and crafts

Face painting

Pony Rides

Mulled wine

Tea/coffee, hot chocolate and home baking

Local craft stalls (£15 per table- please contact to book)

Pony rides will be available all day at a cost of £20 for 20 minutes!

TEL: 01870 602808

email: enquires@uistcommunityridingschool.co.uk

Come along to Otter Mountain Uist / Island Dreams’ Letter to Santa Festive Workshop.

Children can write their letters and post them in our magical post box. Enjoy a hot chocolate, cosy up and listen to a story, make a bag of enchanted reindeer food and a keepsake decoration to take home.

Children must be accompanied by an adult, under 1s are free. Free cancellation before the day of the event.

11 am – 12 pm

12:30 – 1:30 pm

2:30 – 3:30 pm

4 – 5 pm

£12 per child.

Booking is essential.

The Little Toes mums and tots group launches at Kilmuir Church Hall, North Uist, from 10 am to noon. It meets every Wednesday thereafter. £1 fee to cover tea and coffee.

Come along to Shoreline for a relaxing workshop & make your own beautiful handcrafted journal. Your tutor Corinna Krause will guide you through the process. Choose from a selection of stunning Nepalese handmade paper.

Full tuition & materials included.

10 am – 12.30 pm

£35

Booking through Corinna at @sollasbooks and on receipt of payment.

They have a maximum of 8 places.

A 6-week block of Gaelic classes for learners, in Cnoc Soilleir, Daliburgh.

Thursday evenings starting 7th November 2024, last class on Thursday 12th December. Classes 6pm to 7.30pm.

Come along and learn and use your Gaelic with Ceòlas’ expert tutors.

They will have two classes on offer: Beginners with Margaret Mary Findlay and Intermediate with Catrìona MacIntyre.

They may be able to add another level, subject to demand, for example, Post-Beginners, Advanced, Reading & Writing – if any of these (or another level) would interest you please e-mail gaelic@ceolas.co.uk to register interest.

Cost for 6 week block: £60 / £40 (reduced price for those living in Uist who are either: Under 40; or parents of children under 18 – use code “fichead” to apply discount at checkout)

A minimum number is required to go ahead with classes, if this number is not reached and classes do not go ahead, a full refund will be given.

Uist Community Archaeology Group talk by Dr Rebecca Rennell and Dr Emily Gal on the findings and insights from excavations at Sgeir nam Portan, South Uist, in 2022.

Thursday 5th December, 7.30pm at Ceann nah-Airidh, Grimsay

Free to members, £3 for non members

Festive refreshments

All welcome

This is an in person talk which will also be recorded zoom link can be provided.

To attend please book via

email ucaginfo@gmail.com or text 07740 365 072

Tagsa Uibhist is holding it’s Annual General Meeting on Friday the 6th of December at 2 pm in Tagsa Uibhist’s Meeting Room in East Camp, Balivanich. All welcome to attend!

Gates Open 6.30pm, 1st Race @ 7.30pm sharp!

Licensed Event – No Under 18’s

Looking for something different this Christmas?

Dress to Impress in SEQUINS & SPARKLES!

Great night out for groups! Bet against your friends for a bit of friendly competition and fun!

Never been to a race night? Don’t let that put you off; they will talk you through the whole process to ensure that you have an amazing night!

Tickets £10.00

Available from:

Dondons – 07887 707 609

Fiona – 07918 774 643

Angela – 07917 821 930

8 Races and 1 Bonus Race – Only £1 a bet

BE AN OWNER ON THE NIGHT £5

BE A JOCKEY ON THE NIGHT £3

UistFilm presents: A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things.  7 – 9 pm

Featuring Tilda Swinton as the voice of Scottish painter Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, this feature documentary tells the story of a remarkable artist and a magnificent obsession.

Bornish Community Council will hold their ‘Young at Heart’ Christmas lunch this year on Saturday 7th December 2024 in Stoneybridge Hall.

Fundraising is necessary for this popular event as costs rise. The Community Council is grateful to have received funding from St Mary’s Parish Bornish, SHARE Thrift Shop, WILL Lottery/UCVO and our local Councillors.

Once again this year Shoreline Stoneware  have joined up with Sollas Bookbinding – Corinna Krause and The Birlinn Yarn Company, to create a festive studio trail.

Come along for some hot chocolate and festive shopping at Shoreline, on Saturday 7th Dec 11am – 4 pm.

Bidh AJ Stockwell, a tha Tagraiche Ealan airson Uibhist, anns a’ Chafaidh air Disathairne le lethbhreacan de manifesto Even Here, Even Now. Nam bu toigh leibh barrachd fhaighinn a-mach mun iomairt seo, tadhalaibh a-steach, uair sam bith eadar 12-2f.

EHEN Artist Advocate for Uist, AJ Stockwell will be sitting in amongst the UAA’s Winter Exhibition at Taigh Chearsabhagh on Saturday 7th December, from 12 – 2pm.  Not sure what Even Here, Even Now is about? Come along and have a chat! AJ will have paper copies of the EHEN manifesto with an invitation to take these away and collage them to add your own voice to the EHEN campaign.

12-3pm

Santa’s Grotto returns for another fabulous Mary’s Meals Fundraiser this Christmas, hosting another Christmas Market alongside the Santa’s Grotto experience.

Every child will receive a FREE gift from Santa

Following their success last year, the Christmas crafts and biscuit decorating activities will also be on offer free of charge

Entry to the event is by donation with ALL proceeds going to Mary’s Meals

As always, there will be tea/coffee and a beautiful selection of cakes and sweet treats

Hot chocolate from the North Pole will also be served

To find out more about the incredible work that Mary’s Meals do to provide school meals to children in some of the world’s poorest countries, click on the link below

https://www.marysmeals.org.uk/

Spread the word far and wide and we look forward to seeing you again for afternoon of festive cheer

12 – 2 pm

Come along to Berneray Community Hall’s Christmas Fair.

Local crafts, local businesses, fresh produce, baking, children’s art activity, mulled wine, tea & coffee, sausages and burgers.

2 – 4 pm

Come and join the fun with a raffle, Santa’s Grotto, bacon & sausage rolls, mince pies, tea & coffee, crafts for sale and a lucky dip!

All welcome.

Christmas Market & Light Switch On in Lochboisdale. Save the Date!

2-5pm.

Pensioners Christmas Dinner in Taigh Sgìre Sholais. Time TBC

The Spinning in Uist group will meet at St Mary’s Hall, Griminish, Benbecula, 1 – 3pm, fortnightly on Sundays:

All interested in woolcrafts welcome.

Crafty P Christmas wreath-making on Monday 9th December from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm and on Tuesday 10th December 7 – 9 pm.

£30 per person. To book a place, phone 01878 790601 or email admin@cnocsoilleir.org. Limited spaces available.

Westside (Clachan-Griminish, North Uist) community over 60s Christmas lunch, 2 pm at Carinish Hall. RSVP by Saturday, November 30, by calling 01876 580653.

Uist Youth Cafe Christmas Dinner, 4 pm to 7 pm in An Caladh, East Camp.

Whist Drive in Taigh Sgìre Sholais, 7 pm.

Crafty P Christmas wreath-making on Monday 9th December from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm and on Tuesday 10th December 7 – 9 pm.

£30 per person. To book a place, phone 01878 790601 or email admin@cnocsoilleir.org. Limited spaces available.

2-4pm

All welcome. By DONATION

For bookings/further information, email: info@grimsay.org or text 07842 963428

PLEASE NOTE RESCHEDULED DATE.

Knit and Natter in Taigh Sgìre Sholais, 2 – 4 pm.

Create Your Christmas Hamper Events at The Dunes Larder

Thursday 12th December 6pm – 8.30pm & Friday 13th December 6pm – 8.30pm

For all your foodie friends and family, create your own Christmas Hamper using the finest Hebridean and Highland produce.

The Dunes Larder will provide Christmas Hamper Boxes for you to fill.

A complimentary glass of Prosecco, Hot Chocolate, Tea or Coffee on the night.

Balivanich Cidsin Ceilidh is from 12 pm to 1.30 pm at An Caladh. There will be free soup and a roll, hot drinks, and cake. All are welcome. Free transport will be available to and from Balivanich. Call Tagsa Uibhist on 01870 608902 to book a seat. Bookings must be made on the Wednesday before—contact cidsinceilidhsuibhist@gmail.com.

Christmas Party Nights at Langass

Friday 13th December: Music from Pàdruig Morrison & Shona Morrison (Masson)

Friday 20th December: Music from Pàdruig Morrison & Finlay MacVicar

2 Courses & Live Music: £45.00

3 Courses & Live Music £50.00

A £20 deposit per person is required to secure a table with the remaining cost payable by the Monday before the event.

7-9pm.

Grimsay Folk & Live Music Club Singers, musicians and audience all welcome.

By DONATION

For bookings/further information, email: info@grimsay.org or text 07842 963428

One for the kiddies this December at Charlie’s – December 14th 2pm-4pm. Join for a cosy, relaxed Christmas afternoon in Charlie’s with a very special visitor.

£10 per child for pancakes with a selection of toppings and a gift from Santa.

A seperate adult menu will be available on the day along with a selection of hot & cold drinks and mince pies.

Booking Essential – Call 01870 603242

Stoneybridge Hall Winter Sunday Social from 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm.

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

12:30 – 2:30 pm

Join for a Free Christmas Family Day with Santa’s Grotto, Festive card making & crafts, Children’s Activities, Tea & homebaking and a Christmas singalong at the piano.

Santa will be paying a visit to Balivanich Hall on the 15th December with Uist Inflatables! Pop along to visit Santas Grotto where Santa will be handing out presents… to those of you on the nice list.

2-4pm

£8 Per Child

Activities included –

Write a Letter to Santa, Present from Santa, Inflatables + (Soft Play area – under 5’s)

Meet Santa, Grinch & the Elves!

Kids zone for under 5’s – ball pit, small bouncy castle + plenty more

Extras:

Slushies – £1 Every Refill

Cupcakes – £1

Cookies/Juice/Crisps – 50p

Tea/Coffee/Hot Chocolate – £1

All children must be accompanied by a guardian!

All are welcome to come along to a Community Carol Service in Balivanich School, Sunday 15th December at 6 pm.

There will be tea, coffee and mince pieces following the service.

Christmas Chill at Uist Youth Cafe, 4 pm to 7 pm in An Caladh, East Camp.

All are welcome to join An Caladh Cafe on Wednesdays 11am – 3pm. Soup, filled rolls, baking, tea & coffee are all provided.

Free

Come along to Skittles Competitions in Berneray Community Hall, Thursday 17th October, 21st November & 19th December @ 7:30pm.

£2 Entry. Bring your own drinks.

Come join Tagsa at the Christmas Ceilidh in An Caladh on the 20th of December from 2-4 pm! There will be live music, tea and good chat – all ages are welcome!

Christmas Teas in Eriskay Hall at 11 am.

Saturdays 11.30am

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

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

Join for some Christmas ceilidh’ing on Saturday 21st December at Carinish Hall, with music from Pàdruig Morrison, James Stewart, Shona Morrison and Duncan MacDonald

Doors 9.30pm, music will begin at 10pm and finish at 1am

This is an over 16s event, please bring your ID with you

£10 cash entry at the door

Licensed bar, cash-only

Brunch Buffet with Santa. Details TBC.

Santa’s Tractor Dash starts at Eriskay (Calmac) Pier and ends at Stoneybridge Hall visiting villages on the way.

For more info or if you would like to join with your tractor call Kathleen – 07810714297

Christmas Carols, 6.30 pm in Taigh Sgire Sholais.

Fun, Magic, and Joy for the Whole Family!

Leaving Hosta Hall, North Uist at 6.30pm.

Passing the below locations:

Hosta Hall 6.30

Lochmaddy 8.00

Bayhead 6.45

Newton 8.15

Carnish 7.15

Sollas 8.30

TRACTOR SPACES AVAILABLE.

Lots of prizes to be won for best turned out tractor etc!

Christmas Lunch at The Beacon Mental Health Charity

The Beacon will be providing a Christmas Eve lunch at 2pm, The Beacon in Lochboisdale on Tuesday 24th December. A safe, warm and welcoming space for everyone to join together and enjoy a nice Christmas dinner. There will be lots of laughs and giggles, smiles and songs. They are focusing on those of us without family or friends to spend the festive season with and would like to reduce isolation in our local community.

No cost, you are welcome to donate any amount if you feel called to.

They are also organizing local transport for anyone who does not have transportation.

Please call/text and book your seat, limited spaces available but if there are many extras interested, they may arrange another seating at 5pm.

Call/text Sarah on 07498327426 or Jackie on 07507055363.

They are also calling out to any local businesses willing to donate any food, drinks, christmas crackers, transport etc. Anything and everything is welcome and greatly appreciated.

A candlelit evening of carols, music and song featuring local Mod Gold medallist, the accordion and fiddle club, and Seinneanmaid Comhla at the Church of Scotland, Daliburgh, at 7:30 pm.

Ticket Price: £10

Raffle Refreshments served at interval

Tickets on sale at Daliburgh Post Office.
“Raffle tickets on sale on the night”
Prizes: £100 Co-op Voucher
£100 MacAulays Fuel
Basket of Shellfish

Please also note the street lighting goes off at 10pm so you may need to take a torch.

Hogmanay Brunch. Details TBC.

Burns Night in Taigh Sgìre Sholais, 7 pm.

Whist Drive in Taigh Sgìre Sholais, 7 pm.

11- 19 July – Sollas Week 2025