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June 2010
June 3 Airidhantuim Young at Heart Club
Clan MacQuarrie Community Centre 2-4pm
June 7 – 14 Dementia Awareness Week
For more info contact lewis@alzscot.org
Saturday 12th June Walk the Western Isles Way
A series of sponsored walks has been organised throughout the Western Isles to raise founds for the British Heart Foundation.
Lews Castle Grounds Start: Porters Lodge (approx. 4 miles)
Contact Douglas Jamieson, Western Isles Hospital, Tel. 704704 ext. 2478
REGULAR EVENTS
Daily - Monday to Saturday
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
ADULT LITERACY CLASSES (MONDAY - FRIDAY)
11am-4pm 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
Monday
HATHA YOGA
5.30pm - 7.00pm for beginners. 7.15pm - 8.45pm - Improvers.Grianan Centre, Stornoway. Contact tutor for details - 01851 672349. www.selfmatters.uk.com
Lewis Camera Club: Mondays (first of month)
7pm The Retirement Centre, Bayhead. Any age / capability. 01851 890216 / grannygrott@aol.com
Sradagan Gaelic Youth Club
6.30-7.30pm Laxdale School, Isle of Lewis. Gaelic Youth Club for children aged 5 – 12 held at 01851704844
Tuesday
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
Free Drama Workshops
7.30-9.30 Workshops for 16+ years An Lanntair Art Room, Stornoway. 01851 701193 maggie@theatrehebrides.com
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
Stornoway Singers
8pm Come and give it a go. St Columba’s Old Parish Church Hall, Lewis Street, Stornoway. 01851 709411 / 706521
Stornoway Running Club
5.30pm Seniors session meet at the Smith Avenue changing rooms for a track-based session (£2). An opportunity to get fit and stay fit, running or jogging with other people. All abilities welcome srac@srac.org.uk
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
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 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
Dannsa Eileanach
7pm(weds)/ 7.30pm(fri)Ceilidh dancing sessions open to all.
Nicolson Institute Gym, Stornoway. 01851 704870
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
Stornoway Running Club
6pm Seniors session meet at the Smith Avenue changing rooms for a road-based based run around the town (£2) An opportunity to get fit and stay fit, running or jogging with other people. srac@srac.org.uk
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
Hebridean Walking Club social meeting Thursdays (1 AND 3 OF MONTH)
7pm An Lanntair . Anyone interested in walking will be more than welcome to join us. For more information about us, and the type of walking we do, please contact Dave Gormley on 01851 706334.
Parent and Toddler group
1.30-3.30pm MA Macleod Memorial Hall, Stornoway Free Church, Kenneth Street, Stornoway. Open to babies and children under 5. Come along for a yarn and a cuppa while the kids play - everyone welcome.
Friday
Youth Drop-in (14+)
8-10pm Aird Community Centre, Point. Contact Erica Campbell 707816
Saturday
Go-Karting
12noon-8pm Lewis Karting, Creed Enterprise Park, Stornoway. 01851 700222
Children’s Art workshops Throughout the day – call to book
Art Room, An Lanntair 01851 703 307 www.lanntair.com
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
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
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
Stornoway Running and Athletics Club – Junior Sessions
10 am –noon10.30am at the running track (Go1f Course Car Park).
Sunday
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
