breasclete community association
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BREASCLETE COMMUNITY
ASSOCIATION SEPTEMBER 2010
PRODUCED BY DONNA MORRISON email: [email protected]
CROILLEAGAN SPONSORED SPLAOID
On Monday 30th August parents and kids of the Croillea-
gan enjoyed a sponsored walk round Breasclete. They are
grateful for the great deal of support they received to raise
£850+ which will go towards their funds. Thank you to
Dollag and John for the pancakes half way round!!
While Mrs MacLeod puts her feet up and enjoys her
new life as a ‗lady of leisure‘, it is back to reality for
the other school staff and a new adventure for the P1
class of 2010.
Starting in P1 are Matthew MacLean (Creag Bhan,
TC), Rebecca Morrison (21BT) and Mille Widdop
(Seaview, BT).
Joan ‘Laing‘ MacLennan and Norma have new play-
mates in the Croilleagan with Sandy Widdop and
Eilidh Morrison joining the gang!
Good luck to Jake and Calum as they embark on the
P1 CLASS 2010
CROILLEAGAN 2010 This photo was taken before the summer holidays so
the new members are missing and so far remain
camera shy!
WALKIE TALKIES
ASSOCIATION NEWS
COMMUNITY SYMPATHIES The July association meeting was cancelled due to the tragic
death of Ross Maciver, formerly of Callanish, which had a
huge impact on the community. The Chair wished to Min-
ute the community‘s appreciation of Ross‘s input to the
community and extended the community‘s sympathy to his
mother Maryann and his brothers, Andrew and Morris.
Sympathy is also extended to the family of Peggy Macleod,
9 Callanish who passed away during the summer break.
RETIREMENT
A happy retirement goes to our former Head teacher Mrs
Anne Macleod after 31 years excellent service at Breasclete
Primary. The Chair welcomed new Head teacher Jayne
Macdonald to her first association meeting and wished her a
happy and successful time at the school and stated that the
association are available at any time to discuss any issues
she may have regarding the school.
LOOP SYSTEM The loop system has been installed in the Main Hall, Club
Room and Games Room. Total cost of this system is
£2000, the Community Council are contributing £900 and
the ABC Club have been awarded funding to contribute
towards the cost.
ASSOCIATION LOGO The Parent Council are looking into costing for two flag
poles and two flags. Update at next meeting.
SCHOOL GARDEN
There is a wish to get the school garden up and running
again if there are funds available. The Parent Council are to
investigate funding avenues. It was suggested to try the
CNAG Regeneration Scheme, as they had funds available
earlier in the year. The Lewis and Harris Horticultural Pro-
ducers also have a scheme running along with certain
schools, getting them involved with growing vegetables etc,
and are available for providing support and advice. It was
suggested to bear this in mind for next year – Parent Coun-
cil to research further.
BROADBAND There have been problems with the Titan broadband ac-
count since the changeover of bank accounts. The direct
debit was not picked up due to the new account set-up.
Caroline agreed to sort payment issues with Titan.
OLD CANTEEN BUILDING
It was agreed at previous meetings that the preferred option
for the old canteen building is demolition. As Anne
Macleod had previous dealings with the Council regarding
the demolition of the building, Jayne MacDonald agreed to
take over this matter with the Education department.
MAINTENANCE LIFT - Kenny has been in touch with the lift maintenance
company and there is no reason why the ―on‖ switch for the
lift cannot be located downstairs for easier access – Kenny
to organise.
DOOR HANDLE – New door handle is required for the
side door – Kenny to organise.
FINANCE Since changing bank details, account name and account
number, the association have now got one account instead
of three. Our finance total at present stands at approxi-
mately £10,000.
UPDATE ON FINANCIAL SITUATION
RBS - 70% of the loan has been repaid to the bank with a
further amount due to be paid off over next few weeks.
Kenny has drafted a letter of complaint to Mr Hester, Chief
Executive of RBS stating our dissatisfaction with the ser-
vice we received when applying for an overdraft/loan.
CENTRE EXTENSION UPDATE The new extension is working well - roller doors for the
wash area cupboards to be ordered and fitted when UBC
comes back to complete gym area. There is an odour com-
ing from the kitchen which is linked to the draining taps –
Kenny to notify UBC
We have received an estimate of £681 + VAT from Bardon
Aggregates for tarmac and slabs from the carpark to the
backdoor.
COMMITTEE DECISION: The Committee agreed to
accept the quote from Bardon Aggregate -Kenny to ad-
vice Bardon’s of decision.
EVENTS COMMITTEE
The next Events meeting will be on Monday 20th Septem-
ber at 7.20pm. The next wedding is to take place on 1st Oc-
tober.
PROPOSED GYM
We have been pledged four items of equipment from Ionad
Spors Leodhas due to the refurbishment of their gym. The
items include 1 treadmill, 1 cross trainer and 2 upright cy-
cles. A decision is required to be taken on the location of
they gym area; upstairs in the male shower/changing room
or downstairs in the new build. Disabled access is required
for the upstairs location and a stair-lift would be considered
as a reasonable adjustment. The floor would require
strengthening - Kenny to check with SRDP if altering the
gym location impacts on our application as the original plan
was to locate the gym in the new build.
COMMITTEE DECISION: It was agreed to locate the
gym area upstairs on the basis that it would not have an
impact on our funding application. The committee also
agreed that a stair lift would be reasonable adjustments
for disabled access and that its use would be monitored.
THANK YOU CARD
A ‗thank you‘ card received from Mr & Mrs Clelland on the
occasion of their wedding held in the hall recently.
PERFORMANCE GRANT 2010/2011
Performance Grant application form has been received from
Community Education – Anne to complete and return.
NORTH LOCHS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Nurse Craggs is retiring from North Lochs
Medical Practice on Friday and it was
agreed to send her a gift on behalf of the
association.
HEBRIDES ALPHA
WINDOW CLEANING
We clean the outside of windows and the frames using
purified de-ionised water and water-fed poles which ex-
tend so we can clean up to 3 floors in height. We can do
a one off job or a regular clean every 4, 8 or 12 weeks.
KERBSIDE RECYCLING - plastics, glass and cans
We provide a green wheelie bin, a supply of bags, collect
once a fortnight, invoiced quarterly.
POWER WASHING AND GUTTER CLEANING
Using two petrol pressure washers with 20 bar pressure,
we can tackle most jobs. We also have lances which ex-
tend to 24‘ which means we can clean guttering and down
pipes from the ground. We do not clean roofs.
BOUNCY CASTLE HIRE
We have 3 bouncy castles, a Gladiator Duel, a Pole Joust
and a set of Junior and Adult Sumo suits and mats. These
are excellent for birthday parties and community events.
We deliver and set up.
For more information or to enquire about any of these
services please phone 01851 820 830 or email us on
www.hebridesalpha.co.uk
LEUMADAIR GUEST HOUSE
CALLANISH
01851 621 706
07819 063 331
www.leumadair.co.uk
ESHCOL GUEST HOUSE
www.eshcol.com
LOCH ROAG GUEST HOUSE
www.lochroag.com
WHITEFALLS SPA LODGES
www.whitefalls.co.uk
ABHAINN COTTAGE
2 bed self catering cottage
www.luxuryhebrideancottage.co.uk
01851 621 771
Hebridean Estate Agency 01851 700 800
ANDERSON MACARTHUR
SOLICITORS 01851 703 356
MACLENNAN CONTRACTORS
SPRINGCORRIE YARD, GARYNAHINE
CIVIL WORK * SITE CLEARANCES * ACCESS ROADS
* SOLUM FILL SERVICES * INFILL
* LANDSCAPING * DRAINAGE
* DEMOLITIONS * KERBING
* SEPTIC TANK INSTALLATION AND SOAKAWAYS
* TARMACADAM SURFACING
* PREPARATION WORKS * RAIL FENCE
* RYLOCK FENCING * FENCING
SUPPLIER OF SCREENED TOP SOIL - LOOSE OR IN
BAGS
* PLANT AND TIPPER HIRE
* GRAB HIRE
* BREAKER HIRE
GOOD DEALS ON NEW HOUSE BUILDS - FROM PLANS
TO TARMACING YOUR DRIVE
email: [email protected]
tel: 01851 621 796
Old Bank of Scotland Buildings
Stornoway
HS1 2BG
www.hebea.co.uk
SENIOR YOUTH CLUB
EVERY TUESDAY (DURING TERM TIME)
8PM - 10PM
SECONDARY SCHOOL AGE COME JOIN IN THE FUN!
JUNIOR YOUTH CLUB
EVERY MONDAY
(DURING TERM TIME)
6.30PM - 8.30PM
ALL KIDS OF PRIMARY
SCHOOL AGE ARE WELCOME!
ANNOUNCEMENT TO MAKE?
NEW BABY? WEDDING?
ENGAGEMENT?
KIDS / BIG BIRTHDAY?
ANNIVERSARY?
Send your photos to
AS MANY PHOTOS AS POSSIBLE WILL
BE PRINTED IN FULL COLOUR
If you would like to advertise your
business in this newsletter please email
for further information
If you or someone you know is looking to
hold an event in the Community Centre
please contact
Leslie on 01851 621 429 or the
Centre office on 01851 621 214
COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Breasclete Community Centre
Monday
11am - 1pm
Wednesday
2pm - 4pm
ANGUS MACNEIL MP
ALASDAIR ALLAN MSP Constituency Office
31 Bayhead
Stornoway Tel: 01851 7902 272
Fax: 01851 701 767
Email: Angus-
Email: [email protected]
CALLANISH CAMPAIGNERS
Every Friday (during term time) 6.30pm - 7.45pm Age 4yrs - 20yrs
Followed by cafe for S2 upwards 7.45pm - 9pm
ALL YOUNG PEOPLE WELCOME!
MALCOLM MACKAY
BUILDER AND JOINER
1C NEWPARK
CALLANISH
01851 621 211
DONNIE MACDONALD
ROOFING CONTRACTOR
Slating and tiling
Pointing and rhones
Lead work and painting
01851 621 255
WHIST DRIVE EACH MONDAY AT 8PM
MACLENNAN CONTRACTORS
SPRINGCORRIE YARD, GARYNAHINE
FOR ALL YOUR SOIL REQUIREMENTS
* NEW LAWNS * VEG PATCHES
* BORDER TOP UPS * POTS
* RANGE OF FILLED POTS IN STOCK
* BASE SOIL FOR PREP ON NEW LAWNS
* LANDSCAPE HIRE (DIGGER & LABOUR)
NEW TROMMEL SCREENER TO PRODUCE
GOOD EASY TO HANDLE TOP SOIL
FROM 1 TONNE - 100 TONNE OR EASY TO
HANDLE 25KG BAGS
For prices contact us by phone on 01851 621 796
or by email at [email protected]
MARGO AND SANDY’S
CALLANISH POST OFFICE
OPENING HOURS
MONDAY 9am - 1pm
TUESDAY 9am - 1pm
WEDNESDAY 9am - 11am
THURSDAY 9am - 1pm
FRIDAY 9am - 1pm
SATURDAY 9am - 11am
BREASCLETE BOWLING CLUB
SATURDAYS
AT 2PM
IN THE
COMMUNITY
CENTRE
AMK PLANT AND TIPPER HIRE LTD 4 NEWPARK, CALLANISH 01851 621 432 / 07769 712 170 ACCESS ROADS DIGGER HIRE DRAINAGE email: [email protected] www.amkplantandtipperhire.com
25 Breasclete 01851 621 306 www.hebrideansoap-shop.co.uk
Call into see the range of natural soap bars, liquid soaps and bath accessories
IAIN MORRISON
APPLIANCE ENGINEER
SERVICES
Repair service for all makes of appliances
* washing machines * tumble driers
* dishwashers * electric cookers
* built-in appliances * lawn mowers
* electric power tools
FLEXIBLE CALL OUT TIMES COVERING
LEWIS AND HARRIS
01851 621 482
07917 161 738
WALKIE TALKIES
EACH TUESDAY
AT 2PM
AT SCHOOL CAR PARK
COMANN EACHDRAIDH
Make a note of it: Wednesday, October 13 at 8 o’clock
Yes, that‘s a long way ahead—in fact, the Wednesday after the Callanish Ordaighean — but we want to make sure you
book the date. Write it down now, somewhere you‘re bound to notice it, because we hope as many as possible of you will
remember to turn up, especially those of you who come only occasionally. If there‘s time, we‘ll remind you in the Octo-
ber newsletter, but to be safe, note it NOW!
Unfortunately we had to cancel the September meeting at short notice because of an unforeseen clash of dates, but al-
though it was regrettable it didn‘t matter too much, as we had nothing out of the ordinary planned.
This time, however, we hope all goes well as we have a special speaker coming to meet us: Katie Anne Maciver of the
new CNES Archive Service team will be coming to tell us about this exciting new project which seems to be concentrat-
ing not so much on how we can help them, but on how they can help us! We should also hear some of the exciting things
other Comainn Eachdraidh are achieving.
It should be an invigorating and inspiring evening — don‘t miss it. And there‘s that special balgam to look forward to, as
well. Come and bring your friends at
8 o’clock, Wednesday, October 13
WALKING THE TALK IN OBAN (photos on front page)
This year the Walkie Talkie Group took the road to Oban. We stayed in Connel, a small village 6 miles out of Oban.
On the first full day (Tuesday) of our walking holiday the Group decided to go to the island of Lismore. To get to Lis-
more we had to take a short ferry run from Port Appin. Port Appin is a small village with one hotel at the pier and maybe
two shops and a handful of houses. The scenery is spectacular.
When we arrived at the pier there was already a queue waiting for the ferry. The residents of Lismore do their shopping
on the mainland. What a hassle! Imagine having to take a ferry across to the mainland, then transport to the shops, there
and back, having to wait at the pier for the return journey home and then finally having to cart your shopping on to the
ferry at Port Appin and on arriving in Lismore having to load your car with groceries or whatever. (Naa)
After waiting an hour, it was decided that the sea was just a tad choppy. We can walk and talk in all weathers but sailing
requires excellent conditions - some of us are not good sailors, even if it is only five minutes on the ferry! The decision
was taken to leave our Lismore outing for another day. Instead we explored Oban itself and took a walk towards an un-
used priory, a beautiful walk.
On Wednesday the weather was excellent for our visit to the Isle of Kerrera. Beautiful landscape. Not much traffic on
the roads. After walking for three or four miles we arrived at an old croft house where we had refreshments. While we
were eating, the resident chickens wandered around under the tables. (Not good). One person in our group hates chick-
ens! Guess what! They loved her. We had planned to walk round the island but we were told that the path was very diffi-
cult in parts, so, sticking to the route was advised and after getting lost in Shawbost only a few weeks ago, straying from
the path is not a good idea!
When we arrived back at the pier for our return to Oban the ferry was just arriving. For some in the group it is more dif-
ficult to keep up the same pace as the rest. The ferry was just drawing away from the pier when we asked the ferryman
(Duncan) if he would go back for the others as they had just arrived at the pier. No problem for Duncan. He turned the
ferry round to pick them up. What a hero!
On Thursday we eventually made it to Lismore. Hooray! Again we had stunning weather. We had walked a few miles
when we came across a crofter in distress. He was transferring sheep from one field to another. He had a young lad with
him and a couple of sheepdogs. No use. There was nothing for it but for Anne (Paddles) and Chrissie Bheag Riverdale to
help the poor man with his flock. You should have seen them! Walking sticks in the air and the two of them making
strange noises. You would have been proud of them. Sheep sorted we went on our way. What a beautiful island. We
must have walked at least seven miles. We all got a little bit sunburnt on our walk that day.
On the Friday it was time to return home. We thoroughly enjoyed the walks and the scenery in and around the Oban area.
We enjoyed it so much we are hoping to return next year to explore more.
CONGRATULATIONS
To David and Jessie
(Garynahine) on their
recent marriage in Inverness.
BREASCLETE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
We are looking to form a new committee for the
community workshop, former committee members and anyone else interested
contact Dos Tel: 621325
or email: [email protected]
A general tidy up of the workshop is to be carried out,
anyone who has equipment / items stored in the workshop
are asked to remove their property by October 16th ,
any items not claimed by this date will be disposed of.
CALANAIS VISITOR CENTRE NEWS 2010
Another season draws to a close at the Calanais Visitor
Centre and time for some of the hard working staff to go
back to school and college. The picture shows some of
the workers (not working for a change) posing for the
camera before they disperse for the close season. Their
contribution was vital to the success of the Visitor Centre
with positive feed back from the customers about their
helpful, pleasant and caring disposition.
It has been another busy and ultimately successful season
with the year to the end of august showing an increase of
33% in visitor numbers from the corresponding period
last year. An interesting milestone was passed this year in
that over £1 million has been put into the local economy
by the Visitor Centre since it opened in 1995 this will
stand as a tribute to the directors and to the staff who
worked there over the years. Our winter project of refur-
bishing the kitchen paid dividends during the summer,
with us being able to cope easier and quicker with serving
the large number of visitors coming to the Cafe. With the
increase in visitors comes a new challenge as the cafe
seating and the shop floor area struggle to cope with the
numbers coming through the door. This will be addressed
in the near future by the board‘s ambitious expansion
plans for the Centre.
Thanks are due for all the support we received from our
local island customers who keep us going throughout the
long winter months when visitors are in short supply and
also for their patience and understanding when we were
doing our kitchen refurbishment. Many a lunch or coffee
break was accompanied, not by the ambiance of the usual
Celtic music but by the not so dulcet tones of the Dewalt
(band) saw and drill. Thanks also to Alex Murray and his
crew who despite all the difficulties of working round us
and the visitors, finished the work on time, and with a
minimum of fuss.
Victoria, Andrew and Daren escaped the photo shoot at
the Centre – which probably saved the camera – but we
got to use these images, minus the numbers that was writ-
ten underneath. (PHOTOS ON BACK PAGE)
THANK YOU
Gaidhlig san Dachaigh would
like to thank the following fun-
ders:
Bord na Gaidhlig awarded £2500
on 16th July 2010.
Sgioba na Gaidhlig awarded £1000
on 30th June 2010.
Do you have an issue you would like to raise?
Do you want to become more involved?
Everyone is welcome to come to the
Community Council Meeting (7pm) and
Community Association Meeting (8pm)
FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH
Next meeting - Wednesday 6th October 2010
PARENT TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
BIG BREAKFAST
SATURDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER
9AM TILL 1PM
5 ITEMS FOR £3
Come and enjoy a cooked breakfast
GE
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Charlie Macdonald Morrison
(born 18.6.10) has become the youngest
reader of the newsletter!
HAPPY 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
MALCOLM ‘OM’ AND DOLLAG
J U N I O R Y O U T H C L U B
CALLANISH
VISITOR CENTRE
L –R Gregor, Erica, Gillian, Roma, Vanessa, Janette and
Angus Alex
VICTORIA ANDREW DARREN
Bride & Groom Mark & Michelle Wilson also in the pho-
tograph is the Reverend Kenny I Macleod who performed
the marriage ceremony and his wife Dolly. Michelle is
the granddaughter of Neilleachan, 40a Breasclete.