7-8:30pm

A work in progress by Elspeth Turner, after Anton Chekhov.

Performed by actors, with original live music.

The script-in-hand performance will be followed by an opportunity to ask questions and give feedback.

Light refreshments provided.

Free, with donations to the hall committee appreciated.

Created with support from the Scottish Society of Playwrights’ SSP@50 Fellowship Awards, Creative Scotland, Taigh Chearsabhagh and Theatre Gu Leòr.

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.

7-8:30pm

A work in progress by Elspeth Turner, after Anton Chekhov.

Performed by actors, with original live music.

The script-in-hand performance will be followed by an opportunity to ask questions and give feedback.

Light refreshments provided.

Created with support from the Scottish Society of Playwrights’ SSP@50 Fellowship Awards, Creative Scotland, Taigh Chearsabhagh and Theatre Gu Leòr.

Uist leg of the Crofting Cows series. Derek Hanton from SAC Consulting and Peter Buckland from Southern Isles Veterinary Practice will be chatting about the condition of cattle and winter feeding, minerals, calving metabolic diseases, calving and the calf scheme changes. Pick up some tips, ask questions, and get a shot of calving the dummy calf. The venue is the Dark Island Hotel, Liniclate, Benbecula, from 7 pm to 8.30 pm. This is a free event, but places should be booked.

1:30pm – 3:30pm

Explorations in self-portraiture continue with a choice of two free workshops experimenting with Life Drawing.  All are welcome to join in studying how we see ourselves and trying out new methods in personal representation.

Life Drawing workshops will be held on Friday 8th November and again on Friday 15th November.

Sponsored by the Uist Arts Association, these opportunities are offered free of charge, but spaces are limited so please book as soon as possible!  You can book your free ticket for Life Drawing on Friday 8th November in the link attached.

In addition to the Life Drawing workshops, you are also welcome to book a place on the Self-portrait Painting workshop on Friday 1st November.

These workshops are offered in conjunction with the Looking at Ourselves exhibition, which arose from previous series of adventures in self-portraiture at Taigh Chearsabhagh.  The exhibition is free to view in the Taigh Chearsabhagh Cafe Gallery from 3rd October – 30th November, Monday to Saturday, 10am-4pm.

Àm is Àite

Join for Bingo in Balivanich School on Friday 8th November at 7pm.

Anyone wishing to donate any raffle prizes can do so now by leaving them at the front office of the school.

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

Come along to playful artist-led sessions looking at faces! Cally and Kathrhona will be taking inspiration from famous portraits across two Saturday mornings, on the 9th and 16th November, having fun with putting people to paper.

• Saturday 9th November, 10am – 11.15am, age 6-10 – *fully booked
• Saturday 9th November, 11.45am – 1pm, age 6-10
• Saturday 16th November, 10am – 11.15am, age 6-10 – *fully booked
• Saturday 16th November, 11.45am – 1pm, age 6-10

These workshops are generously funded by the Uist Arts Association and are free of charge. Spaces are limited though so please book in advance.  You can book your free ticket below.

The workshops are offered in conjunction with the Looking at Ourselves exhibition, free to view in the Taigh Chearsabhagh Cafe Gallery from 3rd October – 30th November, Monday to Saturday, 10am-4pm.

*Due to high demand, all sessions will now be available for 6-10 year olds.  Please book in advance! (Click on the date in the calendar to choose 9th or 16th November.)

Uist Inflatables will have as many inflatables as they can get into the hall. They won’t be sure what will be there until the day, but you can expect it to range from; Bouncy Castles, Slides, Bungee Run, Soft Play and their newest inflatables on the way.

Liniclate Sports Centre
11am-2:30pm

£10 Per Entry (Kids) (Adults taking part)

Kids must be accompanied by a guardian otherwise no entry.

Drinks and Snacks are not provided as they are not permitted in the hall.

As usual thry will have a dedicated play area for under 5’s. Plenty of fun for everyone. Come along and challenge your kids!!

Join for an hour of exciting Gaelic stories, activities and fun!

11.30m Sgoil-Araich gu Clas 3 Saor an-asgaidh / Free!

12.30f Clas 4 gu Clas 7 Saor an-asgaidh / Free!

Join acclaimed novelist and author Shelagh Campbell who will lead a workshop on writing thriller stories

2f-3f: S1- S6 – Saor an-asgaidh / Free!

3.30f-4.30f: Inbhich – Paigheah nas urrain dhuibh / Pay what you can – Booking essential.

Paible Bonfire Night and Fireworks Display will be held at 5.30 pm in the car park opposite Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath. There will be a BBQ, snacks, and refreshments. Donations will go towards local charities. All are welcome.

7f @ Cnoc Soilleir | Tabhartasan aig an doras | Entry by donation

Join John Joe MacNeil as he chats to acclaimed musicians and songwriters Alasdair Whyte and Padruig Morrison about the art of songwriting.

Acclaimed author Shelagh Campbell will also be joining them to talk about her latest Gaelic thriller – Far na Slighe.

Music and song will be provided by Alasdair and Padruig.

Leabhraichean gan reic tron latha!

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

All interested in woolcrafts welcome.

Badminton at Eriskay Hall at 2 pm.

Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) is a 6 session programme for family and friends living with a loved one’s addiction.

CRAFT is a therapeutic and positive approach to motivating someone to address their addictive behaviour i.e., illicit substances, alcohol, gambling, shopping, internet.

CRAFT is an excellent way for family/friends to encourage someone who does not realise the impact of their addiction, or if they are resistant to addressing it, to access treatment. CRAFT also teaches family/friends self-care skills and how to prioritise their own mental health and increase their happiness.

Drop-in sessions, explaining the benefits of CRAFT and how to access this service, will be being held across Uist throughout October and November.

South Uist: The Beacon, Lochboisdale – 28* October 2024 11am-1pm

Benbecula: An Calladh, Balivanich – 4* November 2024 11am – 1pm

North Uist: Claddach Kirkibost Centre – 11* November 2024 12pm – 2pm

For further information please contact Jo or Nicola on 01870 603233

jo@caraideanuibhist.org, nicola@caraideanuibhist.org

Talk on Tuesday: “LUKE, 1820 – or a long story about Step-dancing in Scotland!” with Frank McConnell

Please book.

By DONATION

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

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 meet employers and employees from a diverse range of businesses to learn more about career pathways, work experience and volunteering opportunities, apprenticeships and qualifications.

1 – 3.40pm: School Session

4 – 5pm: Public Session

Splaoid aig Deas Stay and Play at Cothrom, Ormiclate, from 3.15 pm to 4.30 pm.

1:30pm – 3:30pm

Explorations in self-portraiture continue with a choice of two free workshops experimenting with Life Drawing.  All are welcome to join in studying how we see ourselves and trying out new methods in personal representation.

Life Drawing workshops will be held on Friday 8th November and again on Friday 15th November.

Sponsored by the Uist Arts Association, these opportunities are offered free of charge, but spaces are limited so please book as soon as possible!  You can book your free ticket for Life Drawing on Friday 15th November in the link attached.

In addition to the Life Drawing workshops, you are also welcome to book a place on the Self-portrait Painting workshop on Friday 1st November.

These workshops are offered in conjunction with the Looking at Ourselves exhibition, which arose from previous series of adventures in self-portraiture at Taigh Chearsabhagh.  The exhibition is free to view in the Taigh Chearsabhagh Cafe Gallery from 3rd October – 30th November, Monday to Saturday, 10am-4pm.

6.30 for 7pm

Fundraising Quiz with host Austen Dancey.

PLEASE BOOK YOUR TEAM OF 4 £20/team

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

7.30pm, first race starts 8pm sharp!

Uist Community Riding School Charity Race Night.

Come along and bring your friends, why not make it your work Christmas night out! The bar will be open and there be lots of chances to win money! You could even be a jockey or an owner of a horse on the night.

Uist Community Riding School are hoping to raise funds to cover the ever rising costs of running a riding school, especially through the harsh winters. This event does require a bit of preplanning so they do need people to book in advance.

Tickets can be purchased through the riding school at £5 per person! The more people, the bigger the prizes!

If you’d like to purchase, drop them a msg or email and they will get back to you asap!

Please help them out and share this post far and wide! Anyone who’s ever been to a race night knows how much fun they are, and it’s a great chance to catch up with friends and socialise.

11am-6pm.

Lovats are delighted to have Allan from Stornoway again with his Bespoke handcrafted concrete ornaments. So save the date & pop in to see what he has to offer, & maybe even ask about a special design for yourself or a loved one.

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

£2 Entry. Bring your own drinks.

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

Christmas Market & Light Switch On with Stòras Uibhist. Save the Date!

2-5pm.

2-4pm

All welcome. By DONATION

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

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

12:30 – 2:30 pm

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

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

£2 Entry. Bring your own drinks.

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!