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MAY
May 9th: DIY Websites. A free workshop for businesses 9.30am-4.30pm at Third Sector Hebrides, Francis Street, Stornoway. Refreshments and light lunch are provided. Bookings can be made by phoning 0800 032 8080 or contacting your local Business Gateway Office.
May 12th: Sale of Work in aid of Bethesda Hospice. 2pm, Stornoway Town Hall.
May 15th: The Captain’s Collection. The story of a Highland composer and his ambition to succeed at all costs. Performed by Alyth MacCormack and Mathew Zajac. 8pm-11pm, An Lanntair, Stornoway.
May 19th: Women’s Cancer Challenge 5k 2012. 12pm, Lews Castle Grounds. All funds to the Lewis branch of Cancer Research UK.
May 19th: Gaelic play day. Bouncy Castle, baking and more. 2-4pm, Salvation Army Hall, Bayhead, Stornoway. Funds raised will support Rionnagan Beaga and Rionnagan Rubha playgroups.
May 23rd: Willow basketmaking workshop for beginners and improvers. 10am-4pm, An Lanntair. £35 and £22 concessions. Book by phone…01851 612409/0790 099 6851 or email dawn@hebrideanbaskets.co.uk
May 26th: Stornoway Half Marathon, 10k and Fun Run. See www.srac.org.uk for further details.
JUNE
June 2nd: Point 5K Run/Walk 2012. In aid of The Leanne Fund. 12pm start at Point Free Church car park.The Leanne Fund’s annual family friendly event welcomes everyone to come along, take part and have fun – no matter your sporting ability. Entry £10 and forms available from www.theleannefund.co.uk
June 11th: Olympic flame. Historic opportunity to see the Olympic Flame Relay in Stornoway. Thirty-two local runners involved. For more details see Section one page 45.
June 15th: Back School former staff formal dinner. 7.30pm at Cabarfeidh Hotel
EXHIBITIONS
Monday - Saturday Museum of Comunn Eachdraidh na Pairc (Pairc Historical Society) along with Shop, Tea-room, Angus Macleod Archive. The latter is a collection of Research documents, recordings and written works left by the late Angus ‘Ease’ Macleod MBE (1916-2002) an expert on local history, crofting, fishing and the Gaelic language and is open office hours or by separate appointment Ravenspoint Visitor Centre, Kershader, South Lochs, Isle of Lewis, 01851 880737 info@angusmacleodarchive.org.uk)
WEEKLY OPEN SESSIONS and EVENTS
Daily - ENGLISH LANGUAGE LESSONS 10.30am-4.30pm Murray International Language School is now underway and is offering part-time once a week classes in English Speaking and Pronunciation (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced), English Grammar (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced), Mandarin Classes (Beginner), German Classes (Beginner). For more information call 704241 / 07900362337 milcuk@yahoo.co.uk
Monday - Friday ADULT LITERACY CLASSES Western Isles Learning Shop, Town Hall, Stornoway. Free, flexible, confidential help with reading, writing, preparing for interviews and general confidence, helping with homework and learning English as a second language. 01851 707460
Mondays – (3rd of month) Group for people bereaved by suicide 7pm till 9pm. Samaritans Office, opposite YM, Bayhead. Phone us 24/7 @ 08457 90 90 90 / email jo@samaritans.org / or write to Chris, P.O. Box 90 90, Stirling, FK8 2SA.
Mondays – Zumba Dance - Fusing latin and international beats to create an explosive, booty shaking party of a workout that burns between 400 and 1000 calories per hour and leaves you wanting more! Suitable for every age, shape and ability. 6.00 - 7.00pm Stornoway Primary For more info contact Kirstie 07917785462 / kirstie.anderson@googlemail.com or 07917785462
Mondays – Sradagan Gaelic Youth Club 6.30-7.30pm Laxdale School, Isle of Lewis. Gaelic Youth Club for children aged 5 – 12 held at 01851704844
Tuesdays – Stornoway Singers 8pm Come and give it a go. St Columba’s Old Parish Church Hall, Lewis Street, Stornoway. 01851 709411 / 706521
Tuesdays – Weekly drawing classes with Emma Drye. 7-9pm £5 per session An Lanntair in the Education Room. Contact Emma Drye on 643261 or emma.drye@virgin.net
Tuesdays (first of month) - Stornoway Astronomical Society, Regular lectures and observing sessions. Beginners welcome. Stornoway Coastguard Station.: sasastronomer@googlemail.com 7.30pm.
Tuesdays – Beavers – a fun club for 5 – 8 year olds. Tigh Ceilidh, Gravir. (Term time only) 6-7.30pm 01851 880437
Tuesdays – Parent and Toddler group 1.30pm-3.30pm MA Macleod Memorial Hall, Stornoway Free Church, Kenneth Street, Stornoway. Open to babies and children under 5. Come along for a chat and a cuppa while the kids play - everyone welcome.
Tuesdays – Absolute Youth project 9.30-12.30am Pointers, Stornoway. Learning project for young adults aged 16-21 years. Its aim is to involve young people in activities designed to develop confidence, teamwork and literacy skills. The group also work towards gaining the Bronze level Youth Achievement Awards. Contact for more information. 01851 707460
Tuesdays – Stornoway Running Club 6pm. Meet at the Smith Avenue changing rooms for a track-based session Seniors £3. Juniors £1.50. An opportunity to get fit and stay fit, running or jogging with other people. All abilities welcome For info call Jim Bruce 01851 643474
Tuesdays – Pairc Senior Youth Club 7.30-9.30pm Pairc School, Lochs
Tues/ Weds /Thurs Parent and Toddler Group 9.45-11.30 Everyone is welcome, come and have a cuppa and a chat while the kids play The Salvation Army, Bayhead. 01851 703875
Wednesdays – (summer only) Traditional Sailing Evenings Have a go at sailing a traditional sgoth Niseach, A unique and wonderful experience. Meet on the pontoon, Inner harbour, Stornoway. (Weather Dependent) acdarling@btinternet.com
Wednesdays HATHA YOGA and RELAXATION CLASSES, all abilities. 5.30pm - 7.00pm. Grianan Centre, Stornoway. Please contact Julie Shaw on 672349, or text on 07528 322975 or email to check dates of the sessions on jshaw10209@aol.com.
Wednesdays and Fridays – Dannsa Eileanach 7pm(weds)/ 7.30pm (fri) Ceilidh dancing sessions open to all. Stornoway Primary School GYM 01851 704870
Wednesdays and Fridays – Thai Boxing Club 5pm-6pm Fight your way to fitness. 16 to 60+ welcome. £4 per session Lewis Sports Centre, Stornoway. 07919 200761
Wednesdays - Island Archers 7 -8.30pm Nicolson institute Assembly Hall. Equipment and friendly coaching provided to all ages and abilities. Call Stuart Oakley on 01851 643204 / info@islandarchers.org
Wednesdays – Dancercise 7 - 8pm - A fun dance based exercise class that will have you grooving your way to fitness in no time. For more info contact Kirstie 07917785462 / kirstie.anderson@googlemail.com
Thursdays – Zumba Dace Fusing latin and international beats to create an explosive, booty shaking party of a workout that burns between 400 and 1000 calories per hour and leaves you wanting more! Suitable for every age, shape and ability. 6.15 - 7.15 The Royal British Legion For more info contact Kirstie 07917785462 / kirstie.anderson@googlemail.com
Thursdays – Talk to someone face to face. 6-9pm Samaritans Office, opposite YM Bayhead. Phone us 24/7 @ 08457 90 90 90 / email jo@samaritans.org / or write to Chris, P.O. Box 90 90, Stirling, FK8 2SA.
Thursdays – Absolute Youth project 1-4pm Pointers, Stornoway. Learning project for young adults aged 16-21 years. Its aim is to involve young people in activities designed to develop confidence, teamwork and literacy skills. The group also work towards gaining the Bronze level Youth Achievement Awards. Contact for more information 01851 707460
Thursdays – Parent and Toddler Group 9.45am-11.45am MA Macleod Memorial Hall, Stornoway Free Church, Kenneth Street, Stornoway. Open to babies and children under 5. Come along for a chat and a cuppa while the kids play - everyone welcome.
Thursdays – Stornoway Running Club 5.30pm Seniors session meet at the Smith Avenue changing rooms for a road-based based run around the town. An opportunity to get fit and stay fit, running or jogging with other people. For info call Jim Bruce 01851 643474
Thursdays – Acting Workshops An Lanntair , Stornoway. Tuition in a variety of performance techniques for 16-year-olds and up. TO BOOK CALL Theatre Hebrides: 01851 701193
Fridays - RIONNAGAN BEAGA 10.15-11.45 am, St Peters Church, Francis St. Learn Gaelic through songs and play - for children age 0 to 5 and their parents. All young children, parents and grandparens welcome whatever their level of Gaelic. For more information call June on 01851 709861 or Louisa on 700878.
Fridays – Talk to someone face to face. 11am till 2pm Samaritans Office, opposite YM Bayhead. Talk to someone. Phone us 24/7 @ 08457 90 90 90 / email jo@samaritans.org / or write to Chris, P.O. Box 90 90, Stirling, FK8 2SA.
Fridays – Youth Drop-in (14+) 8-10pm Aird Community Centre, Point. Contact Erica Campbell 707816
Saturdays – (LAST of month) Indoor Car Boot Sale 11am-4pm Stornoway Sea Angling Club. Come and Grab a Bargain – many new and unused items. 01851 870771
Saturdays – Children’s Art workshops Throughout the day – call to book Art Room, An Lanntair 01851 703 307 www.lanntair.com
Saturdays – Car Boot Sales 11am Bring - or buy. Sellers book place in advance. Weather dependent. Comhairle nan Eilean Siar car park, Sandwick Road, Stornoway. 07798 700443
Saturdays – Carpet Bowls 2-4.30pm Everyone welcome. Breasclete Community Centre For info call 01851 643485 / 840743
Saturdays – Go-Karting 12noon-8pm Lewis Karting, Creed Enterprise Park, Stornoway. 01851 700222
Saturdays – Junior Rugby Coaching 10 am – 12.00 noon All Weather Pitch – Nicolson Institute. An opportunity for boys aged 12-14 to learn and develop rugby skills in a structured, fun environment. Newcomers welcome at any stage. For further information contact Iain Macleod 01851 706287
Saturdays – KIDS CLUB 3.30 – 6pm Newton Community Centre, Seaforth Road, Stornoway. Baha’i Youth and Children Group, now in its 14th year. Term time only. Contact minasheppard@hotmail.com
Saturdays – Stornoway Running and Athletics Club – Junior Sessions 1030 am –noon. Meet at Porters Lodge (winter) and Running track (Summer) £1.50 Contact Jim Bruce 01851 643474
Saturdays – Pairc Junior Youth Club 6.30-8.30pm Pairc School, Lochs
Sundays Gospel Preaching Service 6-7pm Stornoway Baptist Church, 60 Seaforth Road. All questions from “Is there a God?” to “What am I here for?” Answered. Surprise yourself and come!01851 706 621
