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Tha Sgeul ri Innse: There's a story for the telling

Every object has a story to tell. Join us at this event to discuss objects from Lewis and the Gàidhealtachd held in the National Collection. We'll take a look at some of these objects together and talk about the stories and memories they might evoke.

We're inviting any one with an interest in history, museums and Gaelic to join us. This project is a collaboration between National Museums Scotland and Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, which is connecting objects and people with their local stories, people and contexts.

 

Wednesday 28th May

2pm – 4pm at Comunn Eachdraidh Nis

Coffee, tea and cake provided

For more information

please contact donna@cenonline.org

For more information on this project, see NMS news

Cladh Ghabhsainn updated

Our publication Cladh Ghabhsainn (Galson Cemetery) which was originally published in 2014 has been updated to include all burials up to 2024. 

Copies are available in our gift shop for £5.00 and also through the website as a digital download. 

Na Nollaig 2024 / Christmas dates

Chan eil àm na Nollaig fada às! Seo na tha a' dol aig CEN / Christmas is fast approaching! Here are CEN's festive dates: 

  

Saturday 14th December

Gift shop & café open 11am - 4pm

Chì sinn ann sibh!

 

CEN will close on Monday 23rd December at 4.30pm. The museum, exhibitions, shop and archive will open on Monday 6th January. The café will reopen on Thursday 16th January (Day Club and Day Club aig an Taigh lunch deliveries will begin again on this day). 

 

Nollaig Chridheil!

COMING SOON TO COMUNN EACHDRAIDH NIS

Everyone at Comunn Eachdraidh Nis would like to express our grateful thanks to AIM for supporting this project. With this grant we were able to restore a painting which was in a very poor structural and visual condition. The museum was gifted the oil painting in 2011. It was signed by the artist, Donald Macleod and dated 1908. Donald Macleod, was born in Port of Ness in 1874. He was a talented painter and wood carver, who also learnt the skill of boatbuilding from his father. He emigrated to New Zealand around 1910 and worked at Napier, Tokomaru Bay and Wanganui. A cable was received on the 20th of May with news of the recovery of Donald’s body which had washed up at Westshore beach, Napier. The painting - the only known surviving work by Donald Macleod, has now been professionally restored by Egan, Matthews & Rose, based in Dundee, who specialise in the conservation and restoration of easel paintings. ensuring it can be enjoyed by future generations.

CEN EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

Tuesday 29th October 2024

7.30pm

at Sgoil Chrois, Ness, Isle of Lewis, HS2 0SN


AGENDA
1. Opening of the EGM

2. Apologies

3. Determination that the meeting has been duly convened

4. To approve the Special Resolution proposed by the board of directors “THE COMPANY’S EXISTING ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION BE REPLACED WITH THE NEW ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION PROPOSED.”

5. Voting 

6. Closing of the EGM


Proposed changes can be viewed at Comunn Eachdraidh Nis, Sgoil Chrois, Ness Isle of Lewis HS2 0SN,  or online by clicking here Constitution

Coffee and a Blether at CEN

Join us for Cofaidh is Cabadaich

A chance to chat and enjoy a slice of cake. What could be better!

Each Wednesday at 11am, all levels of fluency welcome. 

This event will be in Gaelic. 

'Dùthchas' 2024

Thig còmhla rinn airson 'Dùthchas' a tha air a ruith le Urras Oigheachd Ghabhsainn. 

Tha fios gum bi rudeigin ann don a h-uile duine thairis air an ceala-deug. Thoir sùil air www.galsontrust.com/events/duthchas airson tuilleadh fiosrachadh.

Seo na tachartasan a bhios aig Comunn Eachdraidh Nis Dùthchas aig CEN 2024

agus ma tha sibh airson a bhith còmhla rinn airson Ceòl sa Chafaidh, na dìochuimhnich ur biadh a thaghadh an seo Ceòl sa Chafaidh! 

New Gaelic Officer for North West Lewis

Alison Campbell Clark has been appointed as Oifigear Leasachaidh Iar Thuath Leodhais, which will entail creating and developing a Gaelic Language Plan for the area, working between Ness and Lochganvich.

Read more on Alison's role here

CEN needs volunteers!

We are looking for volunteers in the:

café / garden / museum / archive / meet & greet

If you’re looking to meet new people and try something new, we would love to hear from you.

Phone: 01851 810377

e-mail: office@cenonline.org or pop in: Comunn Eachdraidh Nis, Ness, Isle of Lewis, HS2 0SN

Job opportunity: Gaelic Development officer for the west side of Lewis

See this link for a job opportunity for a Gaelic development officer for the West of Lewis

Oifigear Leasachaidh Taobh Siar Leòdhais

JOB SPECIFICATION

Responsible to: Steering Group

Sub-responsibility: Comunn Eachdraidh Nis (HR responsibility)

Salary: £32,000 per annum

This post is fully funded by Bòrd na Gàidhlig

Based: Main base – Comunn Eachdraidh Nis, Ness, Isle of Lewis

The successful applicant will be required to work across Northwest Lewis

Hours: Full-time – 35 hours per week

The need to be flexible is essential. This role will involve some evening and weekend work.

Contract: 1 year contract from appointment. Extension possible.

Holidays: 28 days annual leave including public holidays

 

Contact: Anne Macleod, Operations manager, Comunn Eachdraidh Nis

Email: office@cenonline.org

Telephone: (01851) 810 377

 

Job purpose/key tasks:

To take a lead role in creating and developing a Northwest Lewis Gaelic Plan working closely with key partners and wider stakeholders, in line with the National Gaelic Plan.

This will include working closely with community organisations throughout the area. The post holder will be an advocate of the Gaelic language in Northwest Lewis. Identifying, promoting and supporting existing Gaelic activity in the area and identifying gaps in provision.

 

•                     Identify all current provision of Gaelic activities in the area including locations of provision (i.e. community hubs)

•                     Identify gaps in provision and where improvements can be made.

•                     Measure effectiveness of current provision – regular feedback from current service users

•                     Raising awareness of Gaelic

•                     Collate existing Gaelic plans and policies relating to the area.

•                     Engage with a diverse range of age groups, Gaelic speakers and non-Gaelic speakers.

•                     Develop a Gaelic plan for Northwest Lewis.

•                     Include in the new Gaelic plan recommendations for future implementation.

•                     To report progress to the steering group regularly.

•                     To engage with media to raise awareness of the need for the Northwest Lewis Gaelic plan and report on progress.

•                     To explore funding opportunities to support empowerment of the Gaelic community. To ensure relevant conditions of external funding agreements are met in relation to monitoring and reporting, use of branding and evaluation.

 

See here for the person specification

 

Brot agus milseag

Bidh Brot agus Milseag ann Disathairne 30 A' Mhàirt, 12 gu 2f airson Carraighean Cuimhne a' Cheann a Tuath. 

Bidh fàilte oirbh! 

Festive opening and closing dates

We will close on Friday 22nd December for the festive break and will reopen to the public on Monday 15th January 2024. 

If you require to contact CEN during this time, please email office@cenonline.org. 

**The first date for Day Club aig an Taigh lunch deliveries will be Thursday 18th January 2024**

New EV charger for Ness

A new electric vehicle (EV) charging point has been installed in north Lewis as part of a community group’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Comunn Eachdraidh Nis (CEN) provides services for more than 20,000 people each year.

As the first historical society to be set up in the Outer Hebrides (in 1977), it now has an established reputation for delivering innovate projects for local people and for visitors. It also serves as a Gaelic ‘hub’ within the community and the language is spoken every day by staff and people visiting the facilities. Over the past three years, the team at CEN noticed an increasing number of electric vehicles being used by passing visitors, with up to 20 EVs stopping by each week during the summer months.

Read HIE press release here 

Winter hours for the café

Our café hours will change as from Monday 30th October. Please let anyone know was hoping to visit us know. 

Thank you all for your continued custom! We really do appreciate you. 

Tapadh leibh uile. 

Charles' fundraising efforts

If you have read the latest edition of Fios, you will have seen that Charles Young (Fivepenny) has chosen to fundraise for the North Lewis War Memorials when he runs the Great Scottish Run on the 1st October. A JustGiving page has been set up if you would like to donate to Charles' efforts.

Ceud mìle taing Charles!

JustGiving page 

Dùthchas week at CEN

As part of the Galson Estate Trust's Dùthchas week, we have published the activities that we have organised at Comunn Eachdraidh Nis. From Gaelic classes to our popular Ceòl sa Chafaidh afternoon, from weaving on to stone to an afternoon of community films, there is something for everyone. 

Check out our our Dùthchas poster of events and contact us if you would like to attend any of our events. 

An Tilleadh souvenir book

We are delighted to have a souvenir book on sale to mark our An Tilleadh (The Return) exhibition of the Adabrock Hoard and one of the Aird Dell swords. 

The book complements this landmark exhibition and The Return of the Adabrock Hoard and the Aird Dell sword to Ness. 

To buy, visit our gift shop page and look under the section 'Exclusive to Comunn Eachdraidh Nis'. 

With thanks to Loom Graphics, Stornoway. 

Saturday opening during July and August

We are delighted that we will be open on Saturdays during the months of July and August. 

Our opening times will be

Museum, gift shop and exhibitions 11am to 4pm

Cafe 11am - 3.30pm (last orders for hot food 3pm)

 

Wednesday photo

Every Wednesday, we will share a photograph from our archive looking back on familiar faces and our changing community. This week, the wedding of Cairistìona Drogaidh and her her husband Neil who was from Point. Màiri Seonaidh Bhig is in the middle row, centre, with three white buttons and behind her, in floral, is Oighrig Staraidh from Point, who taught in Lionel Primary for many years and will be remembered by those 70+.

CEN awarded 4 Star ‘Excellent’ Visitor Attraction rating from Visit Scotland

Comunn Eachdraidh Nis is celebrating following news that the centre has received a 4 Star ‘Excellent’ Visitor Attraction rating from the national tourist organisation, Visit Scotland. Following a recent incognito visit by a Visit Scotland inspector, CEN has been upgraded from a 3 Star ‘Very good’ Visitor Attraction assessment, to 4 Star ‘Excellent’. The CEN cafe has also received the organisation’s Taste our Best food award.

Read more on the 4 star 'excellent' award here. 

Saoil an Till mi Chaoidh

To mark 100 years since the departure of the SS Metagama, SS Marloch and SS Canada, Comunn Eachdraidh Nis' latest exhibition 'Saoil an Till mi Chaoidh' (Will I Ever Return) will display artefacts from each ship and other items from the Canadian Pacific Steamship Company.

There will also be information on those who emigrated from the villages of North Lewis.

Exhibition open from 1st May

Open to view Monday to Friday

10am - 4.30pm

An Tilleadh (The Return)

This event is at attendance capacity

Comunn Eachdraidh Nis (CEN) is pleased to announce the launch of a special exhibition on the 18th April 2023. Following a year of planning between CEN and The National Museum of Scotland, locally discovered Bronze Age finds will be returning to Ness. In 1910, an eclectic hoard of objects was recovered while peat digging near Adabrock.

This hoard dates to the Late Bronze Age (c.1000-800 BC). It contains bronze axeheads, a spearhead, three razors and other tools, as well as fragments of a decorated vessel, two whetstones and rare beads of glass, amber and gold. It is one of the most diverse hoards in Britain.

Read more here 'An Tilleadh' 

Download 'An Tilleadh' information leaflet 

 

 

Seachdain na Gàidhlig!

To mark Seachdain na Gàidhlig (National Gaelic weeek) we will be highlighting some of the ways we use and encourage the use of Gaelic at Comunn Eachdraidh Nis. For example, here is little Grace along with her mum Muriel who visit the Comunn Eachdraidh on a regular basis. Grace enjoys playing with the 'dèideagan' (toys) and reading the Gaelic books we have in the kids corner. 

Free tea and filter coffee

Everyone can enjoy a cup of tea or filter coffee for free in the CEN cafe from 16th January until the end of March. Come and try our delicious range of home baking and light lunches. There will be some new additions to the cake cabinet for 2023.

The Café is open

Monday to Friday

11am- 4pm

Wednesday photo

Every Wednesday, we will share a photograph from our archive looking back on familiar faces and our changing community. This week we have four little friends enjoying playing outside together. Who needs toys when you can bring the wally dog outside to act as a pet!

Wednesday photo

Every Wednesday, we will share a photograph from our archive looking back on familiar faces and our changing community. This week we have Ruairidh Murray (Ruairidh an t-Sasanaich) Newmarket and 11 Skigersta, who was a policeman in Fort William, Vancouver. Here he is in his warm fur coat, ready to start his beat and take on the Vancouver snow.

Wednesday photo

Happy new year everyone! Our weekly Wednesday photo is back! Starting off the year is a fantastic photograph of Inch (Cross) working with a harrow. The harrow would be pulled by a horse to break down the soil in preparation for planting the crops.

Remembering the days of the bothan

Join us in Adabrock bothan for an evening of fond memories and stories. This is our last event to mark the Year of Stories 2022. 

Transport will be provided. The minibus will leave Comunn Eachdraidh Nis at 7.15pm and will collect everyone again at the end of the evening.

The evening will be in Gaelic. 

Tickets £5.00 - contact us to book. 

From Class to Broadcast

Many a young Niseach received their early education in Cross School, but did you know that many went on to work in Gaelic broadcasting for the BBC? 

Join us for our next event to mark the Year of Stories 2022 and hear from some former Cross School pupils who will share their memories of school and what inspired them to go from the classroom to broadcasting. 

The evening will be in Gaelic. 

Highlands and Islands Architectural Association awards 2022

It is with great delight and honour that we can announce that Comunn Eachdraidh Nis has won in the Highlands + Islands Architectural Association Awards 2022. Comunn Eachdraidh Nis won the award for ‘Place-making: Buildings or interventions in the public realm that enhance the quality of any location and/or create a sense of place’.


Read the full press release here.

By the Fireside: Mac an t-Srònaich

On the 29th September, we spent a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon on the Cuidhsiadar sheilings hearing the story of Mac an t-Srònaich. This was as part of our events to mark VisitScotland's Year of Stories 2022.

Our thanks once again to Iain Gordon Macdonald and Ryno Morrison for their time and huge thanks to Mary and John for allowing us to use their sheiling.

A great night by the fireside

We had a fantastic start to our series of events 'Ri Tac an Teine' (By the Fireside) to mark the Year of Stories 2022. Iain Gordon Macdonald and Ryno Morrison entertained a group of brave souls with eerie tales from North Lewis. From bodach Loch Mharabhat to caileach an Druim Fhraoich, we suspect some lights were definitely left switched on that night....

Dùthchas 2022 at CEN

We are delighted to be taking part in the Galson Estate's Dùthchas week again this year. 

During the week 5th - 9th September, we will have a variety of events at Comunn Eachdraidh Nis, all celebrating our area's heritage. 

From Gaelic classes to live music, a spinning wheel demonstration to waulking songs, we have something for everyone! 

See our poster and let us know if you would like to attend any of our events. 

Dealbh Diciadain: An Eva

Every Wednesday, we will share a photograph from our archive looking back on familiar faces and our changing community. This week shows some village boys sitting on part of the wreckage of the 'Eva' In November 1940, a Norwegian cargo Ship ‘The Eva’ was on her way from Canada to Essex with a cargo of timber. She lost the convoy but made her own way across the Atlantic and came ashore on Tràigh Chumhail part of which is on Cross and Swainbost beach, after being torpedoed by a German U boat off St Kilda. The crew abandoned ship and came ashore in Barra. She was badly holed and weeks later was washed ashore. The wood was carted away by ‘officials’ but a lot of it was taken by locals in the dead of night. Seemingly lorries came from as far away as Bragar to get part of the spoil.

Back left to right: Làma (no 14 Swainbost and 143 Cross Skig Road), Murchadh Ruadh (12 Swainbost), Cleety (ex 19 Swainbost), Busha (22 Swainbost) Front, left to right: Malcolm Graham (19 Swainbost), Laoidhridh (5 and 16 Swainbost), Iain a’ Bhogarain, (146 Cross Skigersta Road), Balachan, (44 Habost) and John Murdo Dhòmhnaill Sheocain, (1 Habost)

Year of Stories event: Scary Tales from North Lewis SOLD OUT!

To mark the Year of Stories 2022, we will hold a series of evening events over the coming months titled 'Ri Tac an Teine' (By the Fireside)

Join Iain Gordon Macdonald and 'Ryno' Morrison on Thursday 25th August at 7.30PM for an evening beside the fireside to hear scary stories and tales from North Lewis. 

This is a ticketed event (limited tickets available) priced at £5.00 and available to buy in our gift shop or over the phone. 

Tha sinn a' fosgladh Disathairne!

Bidh Comunn Eachdraidh Nis fosgailte gach Disathairne anns an t-Iuchar agus An Lùnasdal, 10m gu 4f. 

Thigaibh a-steach agus bidh fàilte oirbh. 

Alasdair Whyte: Maim-Slè

Wednesday 25th May at 8pm

Alasdair C. Whyte from Muile/Mull (Scottish Government Gaelic Ambassador of the Year 2019 & 2020) singing some of his favourite songs and discussing his new book, Maim-slè. For this unique event, Alasdair will be joined in conversation by Agnes Rennie (Scottish Government Gaelic Ambassador of the Year 2021).

Maim-slè is a book of new writing in Gaelic and English exploring language shift, sustainability and identity. Commissioned by the Glasgow-based theatre company Theatre Gu Lèor, it features: excerpts from the critically-acclaimed theatre production Maim (2020) and the album Maim (2021) by the band WHYTE; new poetry and prose; and original artwork by Alice Louise Watson. Maim-slè – a Gaelic phrase from Muile/Mull – means ‘when the water comes suddenly’. Alasdair will sing some of the traditional songs that inspired the book, as well as a song or two with some very local connections.gow-based theatre company Theatre Gu Lèor, it features: excerpts from the critically-acclaimed theatre production Maim (2020) and the album Maim (2021) by the band WHYTE; new poetry and prose; and original artwork by Alice Louise Watson. Maim-slè – a Gaelic phrase from Muile/Mull – means ‘when the water comes suddenly’. Alasdair will sing some of the traditional songs that inspired the book, as well as a song or two with some very local connections.

Tickets £10.00 (£8.00 concession) available from Comunn Eachdraidh Nis.   

 

Job Vacancy: Development Officer

CEN is offering an exciting opportunity for someone to join their team to support their net zero ambitions. You will be based at Comunn Eachdraidh Nis in Ness, Isle of Lewis and work as part of the CEN team to ensure the café and other services operate efficiently and cost-effectively.

The café already serves some locally sourced food but we want to expand this offering – aiming for 100% fresh, local produce if possible. Small producers supporting each other help build economic sustainability into the community. Working to mutual benefit delivers a better sense of business community cohesion, high transportation and commission costs are eliminated and the carbon footprint reduced.

You will promote the organisation’s carbon reduction initiatives on-site, through the website, social media channels and on menu cards. You will inspire others to practise sustainability through a series of community events.

Essential:

A passion for environmental sustainability.

Work experience in a sustainability related area such as tourism, hospitality, or a similar role.

Financial management skills.

Able to work on your own initiative or as part of a team.

Flexible and adaptable, with strong communication skills.


Desirable:

Qualification or experience in Sustainable Development, Business Administration or Tourism & Hospitality. (Other subjects accepted provided the candidate has the required skills)

Knowledge of the Gaelic language.

Start Date: June 2022

Salary: £24,000 per annum

Duration: 18 months (37.5hrs per week)

 

Closing date: 30 May 2022


This position is funded by The Western Isles Development Trust & Museums Galleries Scotland

Read Job description

Dealbh Diciadain

Every Wednesday, we will share a photograph from our archive looking back on familiar faces and our changing community.


This week, a lovely photo from Skigersta - left: Aonghas ‘An Bhàin, Alasdair Beag ‘An Bhàin holding Doleen Choinnich, Dòmhnall Alasdair agus Coinneach a’ Charabhaigh.

Dealbh Diciadain

Every Wednesday, we will share a photograph from our archive looking back on familiar faces and our changing community.
 
This week, a Sunday School outing with a group from Borve, High Borve and Melbost. Were you there?

Dealbh Diciadain

Every Wednesday, we will share a photograph from our archive looking back on familiar faces and our changing community.

This week, we have a group who were on Rona shearing sheep. 

 

Dealbh Diciadain

Every Wednesday, we will share a photograph from our archive looking back on familiar faces and our changing community.


This week's photograph is of Ness Hall. What are your memories of the hall?

Dealbh Diciadain

Gach Diciadain, bheir sinn sùil air ais air na daoine agus a' choimhearsnachd againn tro dhealbhan an tasglainn. An t-seachdain seo, sgoilearan à Sgoil Gabhsainn.


L-r a' seasamh: Dòmhnall Allan Murray, Seonag Bhrìsidh, Murdaidh agus Donnie Finlayson
A' suidhe: Mairead Bhàn Bhrìsidh, Dòmhnall Murdo Aonghais Mhurdigan (Tubby), Angus Sheonaidh Fhionnlaigh
Aig a' bhòrd: Peter, Margaret Joan (Calum na Sùist), Neil Iain Mhurdo, Kirsty Mairead Mhurchaidh Ruairidh, Roddy John a' Chuiligich

Dealbh Diciadain

Every Wednesday, we will share a photograph from our archive looking back on familiar faces and our changing community.
Here is Uilleam Chalum Rèillidh from Eoropie receiving an award for Supporter of the Year in the Social Club in the 1980s. Iain Gordon Macdonald is on the right but who is holding the mic?
 

New exhibition: Visions of Ness

by Ivor Murray Mackay

Opens Monday 21st March 

Exhibitions open Monday to Friday 10am - 4.30pm

Taisbeanadh ùr: Tìr an Traoin

Taisbeanadh le RSPB Scotland

A' fosgladh Diluain 21 A' Mhàirt 2022

Tha na gailearaidhean fosgailte Diluain gu Dihaoine 10f gu 4.30f

Dealbh Diciadain

Gach Diciadain, bheir sinn sùil air ais air na daoine agus a' choimhearsnachd againn tro dhealbhan an tasglainn.

Seo Aonghas Greumach (Misean) à Borgh ri taobh an Jubilee anns a Phort anns na 80s. Chaidh an Jubilee a togail ann an 1935 airson sgioba à Borgh, Am Baile Àrd agus Mealabost. 

Leugh tilleadh mun Jubilee agus bodaich Bhuirgh ann an Criomagan 2018 a tha ri cheannach anns a' bhùth. 

Dealbh Dimàirt

Every week, we will share a photograph from our archive looking back on familiar faces and our changing community.


This week, a postie and his van. Does you know who he was? 

Wednesday photo

Every Wednesday, we will share a photograph from our archive looking back on familiar faces and our changing community.

This weeks photo is from a Sale of Work from the 1970s. Do you recognise any faces? 

Dealbh Diciadain

Gach Diciadain, bheir sinn sùil air ais air na daoine agus a' choimhearsnachd againn tro dhealbhan an tasglainn.
Seo agaibh Fèill-Reic a chaidh a chumail ann an Talla Nis sna 1970s. Cò a tha sibh ag aithneachadh?

Na h-Eilthirich

Over the coming year, we will be gathering information on those who emigrated from Ness to Ballantrushal area in the 1920s and earlier. The research will help us reach out to diaspora and promote the Hebridean Homecoming Year 2023. 

Please get in touch if you can help and would like to be involved in the project. 

Inspiring Scotland’s Island Communities grant

The directors, staff and volunteers at Comunn Eachdraidh Nis are delighted to have been awarded a grant from Inspiring Scotland’s Island Communities Fund. The grant of £56,411.75 will enable us to install an air source heat pump and underfloor heating in the café and meeting space, currently fitted with electric heaters which are costly to run. Inefficient windows will be replaced and additional loft insulation fitted to make the building as energy efficient as possible.

This renewables project is an integral part of the wider redevelopment of the centre. All other areas of the building have been redeveloped and are now heated by renewable heating sources. This remaining section of the building has been identified as the cause of excessive electricity costs and requires urgent upgrading. Loss of income during the pandemic has depleted the charity’s financial reserves, highlighting the urgent need to reduce running costs in order to secure the long-term future of the organisation and the jobs and community it supports.
Since relocating in 2011, the services delivered by CEN have expanded to accommodate the needs of the community. It has developed into a dynamic social enterprise, providing vital services to socially isolated groups and providing much needed employment in the area.

CEN contributes towards the aspirations within Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn’s 2017-37 Strategic Plan for the Galson Estate, impacting on the following priorities: Developing Skills; Improving Health; Relieving Poverty; Engaging citizens to become more active in the community; Promoting and protecting the rich culture and heritage of the area; Developing, revitalising and growing industry sectors.

This work will commence in January 2021 so the café will be closed to the public throughout the months of January and February 2021.

New exhibition: Eadar Talamh is Tìr

Màiri NicGillìosa is a Gaelic visual artist. In Màiri's arts practice, Gàidhlig forms a key part of the aperture through which she experiences the world.

Sandra Kennedy is an artist who explores connection to landscape. All senses are active in absorbing the surface sensations of place and detail.

Their work is a response to their different areas of Lewis - West and East side. Their shared source has been their love for their villages, kinships to their habitats. Patterns of crofts and echoes of their landscapes are explored through mixed media drawings, sculpture and painting.

Eadar Talamh is Tìr is open Monday to Friday 10am - 4.30pm until the New Year.