News

  • Encouraging Young People To Vote

    7 June 2017

    Cllr Charlie Nicolson, Vice-chair of Education, Sport and Children's Services, is encouraging young people to go out and vote in tomorrow's UK Parliamentary Election.
    Cllr Nicolson stated "It is important for the young people of the Western Isles to vote in tomorrow's Election and to play their part in the decision making process. "

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  • Failte Cafe - Plant Sale - Plants, saplings and assorted herbs and vegetables

    6 June 2017

    Tomorrow the Failte Café will be serving Carrot & Coriander soup and Leek & Potato soup along with various sandwiches and the usual sweet delights! 

    Please come and celebrate Volunteers' Week 2017 with our wonderful café volunteers who do such a great job every week. 

     

  • Free Essential Cycling Skills Training for Adults

    6 June 2017

    After the great success of yesterday's training sessions in Stornoway I just wanted to encourage you all to take advantage of brilliant cycle training. Even if you are really nervous or unconfident on your bike this is the perfect opportunity to get that confidence. These sessions are also brilliant If you are confident on riding your bike but would like to ensure that you are cycling in the safest way to protect yourself on the road. The sessions are free and for anyone 16 years and older.

     

  • Cunntadh Taghaidhean Choitcheann - Na Meadhanan Sòisealta/UK Parliamentary Elections Count - Social Media Coverage

    6 June 2017

    Bidh cunntadh na Taghaidhean Choitcheann a' gabhail àite ann an Ionad Spòrs Leòdhais, Steòrnabhagh, aig 10f air Diardaoin 8mh Ògmhios 2017.

    The count for the UK Parliamentary Elections will take place in the Lewis Sports Centre from 10pm on Thursday 8th June 2017.

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  • National Volunteers Week 1st - 7th June - Toolkit

    2 June 2017

    The 1st June is the start of national Volunteers Week.

    As a mark of respect for the community in Barra, Volunteer Centre Western Isles has changed the planned celebrations for Volunteers Week and is instead encouraging you to say thank you to your volunteers to recognise the important contribution they make and all the benefits they bring to our islands.