Archive for 2022

Sporting Memories Club

Tuesday, 1 November, 2022,14:00 - 15:00

Lewis and Harris Sports Council are delighted to hold the next Sporting Memories Club on Tuesday 1st November at 2pm, in Stornoway Bowling Club (see attached poster  for more information).

Learning zone: Managing risk – How to prepare for the unexpected

Wednesday, 2 November, 2022,14:00 - 15:00

A 15 minute overview of the topic and then the rest is left for a Q&A session. We'll look at risk management and how to prepare for the unknown.

Protect your business and data from hackers – DigitalBoost

Thursday, 3 November, 2022,14:00 - 16:00

Don't let your focus on other business objectives be the reason you get hacked. Use this webinar to protect your business and customer data.

Cloud for business – DigitalBoost (1)

Friday, 4 November, 2022,14:00 - 16:00

Your back office and technology requirements need to be secure, scalable and cost-effective, supporting your business needs. This webinar will help you discover cloud services to achieve that.

Funding your start-up

Monday, 7 November, 2022,14:00 - 15:30

This session explores what every start-up looking at finance options should consider.

Big Scottish Breakfast

Tuesday, 8 November, 2022,9:00 - 11:30

You're Invited to the Big Scottish Breakfast on Tuesday 8th November 2022 in  Tarbert Community Centre.

Comataidh na Gàidhlig

Tuesday, 8 November, 2022,11:00

There will be a Meeting of the Committee in the principal Council Offices, Stornoway, on 08 November 2022 at 11.00am.  Recorded audio of the meeting can be accessed here.

Producing engaging online content – DigitalBoost

Tuesday, 8 November, 2022,18:00 - 20:00

Struggling with content creation? Learn how to research and produce quality content to help build relationships and drive engagement.

Build an effective strategy to grow your business (1)

Wednesday, 9 November, 2022,14:00 - 16:00

Without a strategic approach, how do you know where your business is heading? This webinar will help you learn how to develop a strategic plan - enabling growth and greater sustainability.

An introduction to business websites & what you need to consider – DigitalBoost (1)

Thursday, 10 November, 2022,18:00 - 20:00

Do you want to set up a website for your business but don't know where to start? This webinar will guide you including whether to build your own website or outsource it.

Lewis & Harris XC Race 1 2022/23

Saturday, 12 November, 2022,9:30 - 12:15

Entries are open for the first Lewis & Harris Cross Country race of the season on Saturday 12th November! Enter here

Upgrade your business marketing with a CRM system – DigitalBoost

Tuesday, 15 November, 2022,16:00 - 17:00

Creating strong customer relationships is the cornerstone to any successful business, and a Customer Relationship Manager (CRM) system can help you achieve this.

How to start a business: The basics

Wednesday, 16 November, 2022,14:00 - 16:00

This session will provide you with the key information and tools to plan and start your own business.

Lunch & Learn networking event

Thursday, 17 November, 2022,12:00 - 14:00

Networking & learning event. Learning topic is Instagram Stories and Reels.

Photography for online business – DigitalBoost

Thursday, 17 November, 2022,18:00 - 20:00

An image is everything. Learn how to shoot, edit and upload photos for use online and to showcase your business.

Build a customer focused business

Friday, 18 November, 2022,14:00 - 16:00

This webinar will help you build an effective strategy to deliver great customer service. We will cover the key considerations when thinking about how your business interacts with its customers.

Smash in 2 Badminton 18 November

Friday, 18 November, 2022,19:00 - 20:00

Smash in2 Badminton is suitable for beginners, returning and recreational players, it's all about having fun. Equipment provided.

How to write and develop your business plan

Saturday, 19 November, 2022,9:00 - 11:00

Just starting up or looking to update your business plan to get funding or take forward developments? Then this session is for you.

Historical Maps of Stornoway

Monday, 21 November, 2022,19:00

Historical Maps of Stornoway

presented by

National Library of Scotland

representatives, takes place

tonight at 7pm in the

Council Chambers.

LinkedIn for business – DigitalBoost

Tuesday, 22 November, 2022,14:00 - 16:00

Want to boost your business with LinkedIn? We'll take you beyond networking by showing you how it can market your products and promote your brand.

Smash in2 Badminton Classes in Harris

Tuesday, 22 November, 2022,19:15 - Thursday, 22 December, 2022,20:15

Smash in2 Badminton is suitable for beginners, returning and recreational players, it's all about having fun. Equipment provided. Image, kingkalli

Uist Unearthed in Stornoway

Wednesday, 23 November, 2022,9:30 - 17:00

Uist Unearthed brings its interactive exhibition to Stornoway as it is shortlisted for two Archaeological Achievement Awards from the Council for British Archaeology. Image, UHI Outer Hebrides

Community Safety Board

Wednesday, 23 November, 2022,14:00

The Community Safety Board meets on 23 November 2022 at 14:00.  Recorded audio of the meeting can be accessed  here.

Learning Zone – Successfully starting a business

Wednesday, 23 November, 2022,19:00 - 19:00

A 15 minute overview of the topic and then the rest is left for a Q&A session. We'll look at what it takes to make your start up business a success.

The basics of trading on Ebay, Etsy and Amazon Marketplaces – DigitalBoost

Thursday, 24 November, 2022,14:00 - 16:00

Established, trusted, and recognised platforms such as Ebay, Etsy or Amazon might be perfect to reach your next customer, but which platform to choose, and how much is it actually going to cost you?

Smash in2 Badminton 24 November

Thursday, 24 November, 2022,19:15 - 20:15

Smash in2 Badminton is suitable for beginners, returning and recreational players, it's all about having fun. Equipment provided.

The low-cost guide to marketing your business

Friday, 25 November, 2022,14:00 - 16:00

Join us to look at how you can market your business and increase customer engagement with a limited budget and/or little experience.

Smash in 2 Badminton 25 November

Friday, 25 November, 2022,19:00 - 20:00

Smash in2 Badminton is suitable for beginners, returning and recreational players, it's all about having fun. Equipment provided.

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) for tourism businesses – Part 2

Monday, 28 November, 2022,11:00 - 12:30

Join the second of two 90-minute webinars designed specifically to tell you how to improve the search engine results rankings of your tourism business.

Paid for advertising – DigitalBoost

Monday, 28 November, 2022,14:00 - 16:00

Ideal for those looking to introduce or improve the use of Paid Advertising to their Digital Marketing strategy.

Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport Workshop

Monday, 28 November, 2022,18:00 - 21:00

The Sports Council is always looking at ways to help clubs develop, so we are delighted to offer a  Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport Workshop in November 2022.

Education, Sport and Children's Services Committee

Tuesday, 29 November, 2022,10:00

Education, Sport and Children's Services Committee will meet at 10:00am on Tuesday 29 November. Recorded audio of the meeting can be accessed here.

Sustainable Development Committee

Tuesday, 29 November, 2022,14:00

Sustainable Development Committee will meet on Tuesday 29 November, at 14:00. Recorded audio of the meeting can be accessed  here.

Come and Join the Sporting Memories Club

Tuesday, 29 November, 2022,14:30 - 15:30

Sport and Health and the Lewis and Harris Sports Council in partnership with Sporting Memories Scotland would like to invite both women and men over 55 years old, to come along and share sports memories from the past.

HR – Recruiting, managing, and retaining staff

Tuesday, 29 November, 2022,17:00 - 19:00

This webinar will explore the essentials of HR, including hiring, interviewing, payroll, pensions, contracts, and remote working.

Smash in2 Badminton 29 November

Tuesday, 29 November, 2022,19:15 - 20:15

Smash in2 Badminton is suitable for beginners, returning and recreational players, it's all about having fun. Equipment provided. Image, kingkalli

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Wednesday, 30 November, 2022,9:30

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will meet on Wednesday 30 November, at 09:30am. Recorded audio of the meeting can be accessed here.

Online Sales: Improve, develop & make more money – DigitalBoost

Wednesday, 30 November, 2022,10:00 - 12:00

Want to improve how you currently sell your products and services online? This session is for you.

Policy and Resources Committee

Wednesday, 30 November, 2022,14:00

Policy and Resources Committee will meet at 2:00pm, on Wednesday 30 November 2022. Recorded audio of the meeting can be accessed here.