Cidsin Ceilidh at Cnoc Soilleir, Daliburgh, from 1 pm to 2 pm. Live music, tea, sandwiches and cakes.

Inclusive event for everyone, members and non-members. 5K starts at Talla an lochdair at 7pm. 2.5K starts at Creagorry at 7pm. Finish – Liniclate Track.

Enter on the night by donation. All donations support Uist athletes travel to the World Island Games. Support Thomas, Anna, Mairi, Seonaidh, Amie and Tony on their journey to Orkney!

Care is the theme for this month’s poetry evening, on Thursday 24th April, 7:30 – 9 pm. Care appears in many forms, from relationships with loved ones and looking after the needs of others or our environment, concerns for global issues, or simply taking care in how we live our own lives. Open to all and refreshments are provided. It’s free to attend, but donations are welcome.

A PechaKucha is a presentation in which you show 20 slides for 20 seconds each and talk about each one. The idea is to tell a story visually in a short and simple way. This hybrid event – taking place on Friday 25th April 6 – 8 pm in person and online – will feature PechaKucha presentations from creative people in Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides. It will happen simultaneously at An Lanntair, Mareel in Shetland and in Taigh Chearsabhagh, with artists also joining online from Orkney. If you prefer, you can also join online from wherever you are.

Adult piping workshop at Cnoc Soilleir, Daliburgh, with Piper Donald MacPhee, from 4 pm to 6 pm. Pipe and reed maintenance and playing for Highland dancing. Open to younger advanced pipers. Cost £15. Registration.

Piping recital at Cnoc Soilleir, with Piper Donald MacPhee, at 8 pm. £10 admission.

A Family Country and Western Night, hosted by Nollie & Company, will be held at Balivanich Hall from 7.30 – 10.30 pm. Entry is by donation. There will be a licensed bar. There will also be an over-18s dance from 10.30 pm to 1 am. Further information and booking to follow.

Come along to a Table Top Sale, 12 – 2pm. There will be local crafts, plants, fresh produce, baking, clothes, tea & coffee and food. To book a table (£7.50 per table) contact Chrissie on 01876540230 or email chrissiemacaskill@gmail.com. The hall now has WiFi, which may be of use to sellers!

Youth piping workshop at the UHI Benbecula Campus with Piper Donald MacPhee. For intermediate/advanced players who already know a selection of tunes on the pipes. Pipe maintenance, technique and repertoire including for competitions. Registration.

UistFilm presents: Silent Men, screening in Carinish Hall, 7 – 9 pm. Part therapy, part road trip, BAFTA award winning filmmaker Duncan Cowles asks men how they open up in order to directly address his own difficulties in being intimate and open with his loved ones.

Ceilidh Teaghlaich in Stoneybridge Hall at 7.30 pm. Pàdruig Morrison & Friends, Fèis Tìr a’ Mhurain participants and Bornish Piping Club. Entry by donation, with a bar and raffle.

The Spinning in Uist group will meet at St Mary’s Hall, Griminish, Benbecula, 1 – 3pm, fortnightly on Sundays. All interested in woolcrafts welcome. Members – £2 donation. Enquiries/observers – FREE.

Upcoming: April 13th & 27th

Come along to this 6 week course to learn more about the life of Flora Macdonald and the times in which she lived. Please head to the link for more information.

Thanksgiving and Prayer 2025 will be held at the North Uist Free Church in Carinish. Join for tea and conversation starting at 7 pm, with the meeting scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm.

The Beacon – Supporting Mental Health in Uist‘s AGM will be on Friday 2nd May at 7 pm. If you’d like to volunteer or find out more please come along to the meeting.

Join for a screening of Women & The Wind, the story of 3 women crossing the Atlantic on a 50 year old catamaran. If you’re local, you’re invited to join on the eve of the 2nd of May at Carinish Hall, starting off with an (optional) group sea swim before at Baleshare beach. There will be hot drinks to warm up on arrival and a wee tuck shop with snacks. After the swim everyone is encouraged to stay and discuss the film over a cuppa. For more info and to watch the trailer visit the event link. Seats are limited so pre booking is essential, just kindly asking for donations towards costs on the night. Please RSVP on the event link and tell your friends.

Come and check out the Garadh a Bagh a Tuath annual plant sale in Eriskay Hall, happening from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm! Discover a fantastic variety of shrubs, perennials, bedding plants, vegetables, and herbs. If you have specific plant requests, feel free to call 01871 890 765. Don’t miss out on the raffle to support Eriskay Church Funds, and enjoy some teas and coffees in support of Eriskay Hall.

Come along to Caraidean Uibhist’s AGM at 12 noon. Please email jo@caraideanuibhist.org for further details and papers. This meeting will be followed by a Board meeting of the newly elected Board of Trustees.

Join for an engaging conversation series on the Oral Traditions of Uist. Dr. Kathleen Reddy will give a short presentation featuring archival items, followed by an general discussion about Saints. This free event takes place at Cnoc Soilleir, starting at 7 pm. The presentation will be conducted in Gaelic and recorded by Ceòlas for archival purposes.

Join for a self-care evening at The Beacon in Lochboisdale, from 7 – 10 pm. Immerse yourself in meditation, relaxation, and mindfulness practices. Please wear comfortable clothing and feel free to bring a blanket or pillow to enhance your experience. The cost is £15 per person, which includes a buffet and drinks. To reserve your spot, send an email to thebeaconuist@gmail.com.

Piping recital by James Duncan MacKenzie at Cnoc Soilleir, Daliburgh, at 8 pm. Admission £8, children free.

Create your own portfolio of hand-made decorative papers and bound journals. In this 2-day workshop (Sat 10th & Sun 11th May, 10am-4pm) you will learn how to make your own island inspired paper paste decorative papers and Japanese stab bound journals with Sollas Bookbinding.

Cost: £90 (including materials & refreshments)

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

Over two days, you will learn to make ‘stake and strand’ baskets with basket maker Dawn Susan. Dawn is a professional willow weaver living in Great Bernera. She teaches basket making using willow grown on her own croft. The course is suitable for all abilities.

Day 1 (Mon 12th May): 10.30am-4.30 pm: Learn to make a small round basket.

Day 2 (Tue 13th May): 10am-4pm: Make a larger basket, ideal for carrying kindling or a variety of other items, with a handle if desired.

Cost: £105 (Includes all materials and refreshments)

For booking/further information please email info@grimsay.org or text/ring 07842 96342

Andrew McPherson, author of the biography William Gillies: Modernism and Nation in British Art, has been researching the life, times and works of William Gillies for over twenty years, finding both an explanation and a corrective for the recognition Gillies lacks. Andrew will present a talk in Taigh Chearsabhagh on Friday 16th May, at 7pm, where he will will speak about his remarkable account of Gillies, which uncovers paintings not seen before and reveals new meanings among his portraits, still lifes and landscapes.

Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th May, 9:30 am – 5 pm. Energising your mind and body, providing you with knowledge and desire to continue. The day includes yoga, boxercise, nutritious food and drink, health education, strength circuit and more!

£135/person/day (Please specify which day you would like to attend)

For more information contact Active Perspective Frances Anderson on 07852167229 or email FrancesAndersonPT@gmail.com

Awaken the Radiant You – A Soul Activation Day Retreat, 10am – 5pm. Join in a luxurious bell tent by the wild shoreline for a powerful day of high-frequency practices designed to awaken your truth, reclaim your radiance, and reconnect you to your divine feminine essence. Hosted by Shona Currie, Inner Mission Coach. In collaboration with Sheila MacDonald Yoga & Saltbox Sauna.

What’s Included: Ceremonial Cacao & Intention Setting | Yoga with Sheila | Nourishing Plant-Based Refreshments | Celtic Shamanic Journey & Sound Bath | Guided Journaling & Soul Inquiry I Sea Swim & Nature Connection | Saltbox Sauna Experience.

Cost: £144.

Chamber Music Scotland presents the acclaimed experimental folk duo, Peaks. Join at Taigh Chearsabhagh for Cladach / Mullach [Shore / Summit], a musical programme based on island folk tales, 7:30 – 9 pm.

Join for a Family Fun Day hosted by Safe Families Western Isles! Bring your loved ones to Cothrom in Ormiclate, South Uist, from 1 – 3 pm. Enjoy an afternoon filled with excitement featuring sumo suits for both adults and kids, a variety of games, face painting, creative crafts, delicious sandwiches, tea, and tempting baked goods. Don’t miss out on the fun!

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…