Forthcoming events for 2010
in Lewis and Harris

April-September

Traditional Sailing Sessions

Weds Evenings. (April - September)
Have a go at sailing a traditional Sgoth Niseach, A unique and wonderful experience.
Meet on the pontoon, Inner harbour, Stornoway. (Weather Dependent)
01851 706546; sulaire@yahoo.co.uk / www.ansulaire.com

Gearrannan Black House Village

Open 6 days a week from 09:30 – 17:30 until end sep
Live interpretations & demonstrations of crofting skills in and around the village.
Crafts include weaving, butter making, baking and spinning .
Carloway, Isle of Lewis Contact 01851 643416 info@gearrannan.com

August

Continental Market

2-7 August
A blend of tastes and aromas from countries all over Europe. www.thecontinentalmarket.com All Day Stornoway Town Centre Stornoway Amenity Trust / www.stornowayamenitytrust.co.uk / 01851 706271 tony.robson@which.net

Carloway Agricultural Show

4 August 1pm
Livestock and produce classes with exhibits and sporting events.
Carloway School, Isle of Lewis Contact Ian 01851 643268

Motoring Fun Day

14 August
Classic cars, trucks, fire engines, rides and much more.
All day event Stornoway Airport www.witpg.org.uk

Faclan. - Hebridean Book Festival

30 August – 4 September (TBC)
All day and evenings An Lanntair, Stornoway and various venues
throughout Outer Hebrides Contact 01851 703307 / www.lanntair.com

Traditional Sailing Sessions

Gearrannan Black House Village

September

Sunset Rally - Western Isles Classic Car Club

25 September Time TBC
John Maher Racing Workshop, Leverburgh

Traditional Sailing Sessions

Gearrannan Black House Village

October

CRAVADALE WALK with Calum John Mackay, leaving Huisinish,

2 October 10.30am (Gaelic)
Contact Alayne Barton 01851 820946 / www.theislandsbooktrust.com

ANGUS MACLEOD MEMORIAL LECTURE - Agnes Rennie

28 October 7.30pm
The lecture title is “Dìleab ar sinnsear, cothrom do ghinealach an là a-màireach”, which translates as “our legacy from generations past, creating opportunities for future generations”. Pairc School Gravir Contact Alayne Barton 01851 820946 / www.theislandsbooktrust.com

Forthcoming events for 2010
in Uist and Barra

June

Talk about SUNAMUL by Alasdair MacEachen

25 June 8.00pm (Gaelic)
St Mary’s Hall, Griminish, Benbecula. For info call Alasdair 01870 602124/ www.theislandsbooktrust.com

SUNAMUL WALK with Alasdair MacEachen

26 June 10.00am (Gaelic)
Leaving Balivanich Golf-Course, 10.00am (Gaelic).
For info call Alasdair 01870 602124/ www.theislandsbooktrust.com

July

Barrathon

3 July 9am-12pm
One of the most scenic races anywhere in the world.
Castlebay, Isle of Barra www.barrathon.org.uk

Ceolas Music Festival

4 - 9 July
A week full of music, song and dance All day event throughout the week.
Daliburgh, South Uist info@ceolas.co.uk / 01878 700 154

Hebridean Challenge: A classic week long multi-sport stage race

4 - 9 July
Teams traverse the Hebrides by hill running, sea kayaking, road cycling, mountain biking and swimming. All day event From Barra to Ness Contact 01851 860281 / www.hebrideanchallenge.com August

Feis Bharraigh

5 - 9 July
A community-based Gaelic arts tuition festival - Lots of classes to choose from and a great programme of evening activities. A ceilidh to start and end the week! All day event throughout the week Castlebay School, Barra Gillian Hamill 01871 810088 / 810429 / www.feisean.org

Heaval Race: Fun Hill race in Barra

10 July
Choose your own route to run up to Heaval’s 383metre summit and back in the quickest time TBC Castlebay, Isle of Barra For info call Hella Bickle 01871 810662.

Feis Tir a ‘Mhurain

11 - 16 July
Lots of classes to choose from and a great programme of evening activities, and all through the medium of Gaelic All day event throughout the week Daliburgh School, South Uist (01859) 502 600

Hebridean sheepdog trials BERNERAY

12 July
Working sheepdogs and owners compete over 4 days in a range of stunning locations – a chance to see the experts at work! Refreshments available All day from 9amCommunity Hall, Berneray Contact Donald 01851 810579

Berneray Week

16-26 July
Numerous events on this beautiful island including sheep dog trials, Ceilidh dance, sports days and much more (see below). All day events Berneray, North Uist Contact Chrissie 01876 540230
www.isleofberneray.com/08/berneray-week

Berneray Week Opening Night Ceilidh Dance with Buffet

16 July 9pm
Berneray Community Hall

Sports Day on The Machair

20 July 2pm
Races and other events for young and old. Lots of fun - prizes to be won! Fun run, football tournament. BBQ. £3 entry CRAFT SALE & TEAS IN THE HALL

Sandcastle Competition & Kite Flying

21 July 1.30pm
Open to all ages. Bring a kite, bucket, spade and your ideas. Gather at Berneray Community Hall. Admission free

South Uist Highland Games

21 July 12 – 5pm
Askernish, South Uist 01878 700286

The Famous Berneray Week Treasure Hunt

22 July 1pm
Open to children & adults of all ages
Meet at Berneray Community Hall. £3 admission

Traditional Concert Featuring singers and musicians from Berneray, Uist and beyond.

23 July 8pm
Berneray Community Hall

North Uist Highland Games

23 July 12 – 5pm
Hosta Machair, North Uist 01876 500321

Ceilidh Dance Deoch ‘n’ Dorus - ‘one of the most exciting ceilidh bands in the country today’

23 July 11pm
Berneray Community Hall

Berneray 10k run

24 July Registration 1-1.45pm, 2pm start
Beautiful route - part road, part machair track and part beach. Two small hills, but mainly flat…
Berneray Community Hall andrew@mediaservices.eu.com /01876 540209.

Sollas Week

25-31 July
All Day events North Uist
jenna@fèisean.org / www.feisean.org

South Uist Agricultural Show

29 July 11am-5pm
July Dog show, produce – a whole programme of events Talla an Eochdar, Carnan, South Uist Contact Tourist Information 01878 700286

Barra Fest

30-31 July
The festival, hosted by Fèis Bharraigh, a well known and established traditional music tuition festival, takes place on the edge of the Atlantic on Tangasdale Machair. The band line up features a celebration of modern traditional music with some fresh new sounds 01871 810088 (T) / info@barrafest.co.uk

Boat trip to BORERAY

31 July 9.30am
North Uist, leaving from Berneray Causeway, 9.30am. For info call Alasdair 01870 602124/ www.theislandsbooktrust.com

August

Clan MacNeil Gathering

2-5 August
A range of events throughout the week taking place in Barra

THE HISTORIOGRAPHY OF ST KILDA

11- 14 August
4-day conference to mark 80th anniversary of the evacuation, Lionacleit School, Benbecula For further details of conference, contact Alayne Barton on 01851 820946 / alayne@theislandsbooktrust.com / www.theislandsbooktrust.com

North Uist Agricultural Show

11 August
Show of crofters livestock, produce and crafts plus many side shows and stalls - a fun day out for all the family. All day Hosta, North Uist Anne MacLellan 01876 510304 / 07748267996

North Uist Agricultural Show

11 August
Show of crofters livestock, produce and crafts plus many side shows and stalls - a fun day out for all the family. All day Hosta, North Uist Anne MacLellan 01876 510304 / 07748267996

September

Barra and Vatersay Island Produce Show

4 September
All Day. event New Classes for 2010 include Floral Table Arrangement (for this class flowers may be bought), Decorated Cake (only the decoration to be judged), Marmalade, Pickles, Photo Caption and a Decorated Welly. 01871 810634.