The Glendale Burns Supper takes place this Saturday 28^th January at the Glendale hall commencing at 6:30pm. Over the years we have been blessed through being entertained by many wonderful, entertaining speakers and singers, leading to the Glendale Supper being much talked about and looked forward to throughout Skye, not just Glendale .

This year’s line up is arguably the best we have had with many accomplished performers taking part in this year’s event. What also makes the event unique to Glendale is that as well as honouring Robert Burns, we will play tribute to our own local bard, Neil Macleod giving a particular local slant to the evening.

Allan Campbell who hails from Colbost and is well known as a broadcaster and journalist will chair proceedings. Prof Norman Macdonald, ex of the BBC will introduce the works of Neil MacLeod and we are delighted to be joined by the Gaelic singer, Arthur Cormack who will sing the songs of MacLeod.

The traditional burns supper speeches and recitals will be given by John Bennett, Ian Blackford, Brian Smith, Norman Beaton, Mairi Sine Chaimbeul and Angus Thorburn.

As well as delivering the reply on behalf of the lassies, Mairi Sine, who is an ex Mod Gold medallist will also sing accompanied by her sister Catherine together with her husband Norman Will on fiddle.

This is sure to be an excellent evening. Just over 20 tickets remain on sale so booking is advisable to participate in the evening. Tickets can be obtained from the Glendale post office or from Ian Blackford on 01470 511218.

Due to strong winds forecast for this evening with regret The Glendale Trust have had to cancel the Hogmanay event at Meanish Pier.

 Unfortunately the strength of the wind and concern over participant’s safety left us with no option but to cancel.

The Glendale Trust would like to wish all locals and visitors a happy new year.

Hogmanay 2011

A new newsletter is available for winter 2011-see the Community page

 

Press release from North West Skye Recreational Association

www.nwsra.org.uk

North West Skye Recreational Association to host a public consultation meeting on the 3^rd December at 3pm at Dunvegan Community Hall

There will be a public consultation meeting on the 3^rd December at 3pm at Dunvegan Community Hall to establish a new community company “North West Skye Recreational Association.”

What is NWSRA all about?

NWSRA is working with people who live in North West Skye and with interested organisations to create and develop amenities for recreation and sport for everyone who lives here. We are working closely with local schools, local community trusts, local businesses, sports organisation and voluntary organisations to support this aim and have already secured significant support which we hope to match with further investment.

What is the need and what would the benefits be?

Nearly 2000 people live in North West Skye, in the communities of Edinbane, Waternish, Dunvegan, Glendale, Struan and Carbost. Whilst village halls, local primary schools and other groups provide fantastic support for these communities’ facilities for recreation and sport are underdeveloped. A recent community consultation recognised the negative impact that a lack of easily accessible facilities for recreation and sport is having on the community, particularly young people. The ideas which gained greatest support through the consultation included an all-weather multi-sports pitch, a youth café and drop-in centre, and an indoor sports facility. The benefits in terms of health, education and community cohesion were also recognised. In addition, with tourism a strong part of our local economy, investment in local recreational and sports facilities would also greatly enhance our local tourism offer and further strengthen the economy in the area.

What do we hope to achieve?

NWSRA is seeking to raise funds to develop a sports and recreation in Dunvegan to provide an all weather sports facility; indoor recreation and sports centre with changing rooms, showers, gym; meeting rooms and café facilities; and flexible facilities including on-line information to provide a focus for recreational group and visitor activities.

Development be modular and will be phased in as funding comes on line.

Our vision is to create an inspirational recreational centre which serves the communities of North West Skye and its visitors well. A place which is an exciting focal point for recreational activities, which is widely used and which contributes effectively to the health, education and well being of the people who live in these communities.

 What has been achieved so far?

We’ve been busy:

• An interim Management Committee has been formed,
• A constitution has been prepared, and the formal arrangements for the Association put in place.
• A public meeting is being arranged to get local people involved in the association and to elect the Management Board.
• Murdo MacLeod has agreed to act as patron and Dave Thompson (MSP) has agreed to support
• The MacLeod Estate working with the Roag Township has offered land as a match for funding conditional on the development going ahead and provided a letter of support
• Dunvegan Community Association has given a grant and is supporting the work of the project
• Dunvegan, Struan, Edinbane and Glendale Community Trusts are also supporting the project
• Waternish Community Association have provided a letter of support
• Local schools and sports associations have been approach and will be directly involved in development of the project.

 

Speaking ahead of the meeting, John Hermse, chairman of the interim management committee said:

“It is vital that we develop a multi-sports facility for the whole community here in North-West Skye. Health and fitness are important to the well being of the community and it is essential that the people of this part of Skye have access to an all year round facility for all kinds of sports be it football, shinty, athletics, gym facilities and so on.

We are delighted that the support that has already been shown for this initiative from many community groups and we are also delighted to have the support of such a well known and regarded football figure that Murdo Macleod is, who has agreed to become our patron.

Now is the time to consult with the wider community.

We want the community of North West Skye, those in Edinbane, Waternish, Dunvegan, Glendale, Struan and Carbost to come and discuss with us their thoughts on this exciting project.

At the meeting on the 3^rd December we will place in front of the community a constitution for the association as well as seeking to elect a management board of nine members.

It is important that all with an interest in the area that have an interest in sport for all and in health and fitness come along to the meeting. Further details of this venture can be obtained by visiting our website at www.nwsra.org.uk or by contacting John Hermse at johnhermse@btconnect.com”

John Hermse can be contacted on 01470 521225 or   johnhermse@btconnect.com

Issued by Ian Blackford on behalf of NWSRA. ian@firstseer.com 01470 511218 

A new newsletter is available for  autumn 2011

Remembrance Sunday 2011

North West Skye Recreational Association – NWSRA

Fit for Life in North West Skye

 

What is NWSRA all about?

NWSRA is working with people who live in North West Skye and with interested organisations to create and develop amenities for recreation and sport for everyone who lives here. We are working closely with local schools, local community trusts, local businesses, sports organisation and voluntary organisations to support this aim and have already secured significant support which we hope to match with further investment.

 

What is the need and what would the benefits be?

Nearly 2000 people live in North West Skye, in the communities of Edinbane, Waternish, Dunvegan, Glendale, Struan and Carbost. Whilst village halls, local primary schools and other groups provide fantastic support for these communities facilities for recreation and sport are underdeveloped. A recent community consultation recognised the negative impact that a lack of easily accessible facilities for recreation and sport is having on the community, particularly young people. The ideas which gained greatest support through the consultation included an all-weather multi-sports pitch, a youth café and drop-in centre, and an indoor sports facility. The benefits in terms of health, education and community cohesion were also recognised. In addition, with tourism a strong part of our local economy, investment in local recreational and sports facilities would also greatly enhance our local tourism offer and further strengthen the economy in the area.

 

What do we hope to achieve?

NWSRA is seeking to raise funds to develop a sports and recreation in Dunvegan to provide an all weather sports facility; indoor recreation and sports centre with changing rooms, showers, gym; meeting rooms and café facilities; and flexible facilities including on-line information to provide a focus for recreational group and visitor activities.

 

Development be modular and will be phased in as funding comes on line.

 

Our vision is to create an inspirational recreational centre which serves the communities of North West Skye and its visitors well. A place which is an exciting focal point for recreational activities, which is widely used and which contributes effectively to the health, education and well being of the people who live in these communities.

 

 

What has been achieved so far?

We’ve been busy:

• An interim Management Committee has been formed,
• A constitution prepared, and the formal arrangements for the Association put in place.
• A public meeting is being arranged to get local people involved in the association and to elect the Management Committee. This will take place at the Dunvegan Hall on the 12^th November at 3pm to which all are welcome to attend.
• Murdo MacLeod has agreed to act as patron and Dave Thompson (MSP) has agreed to support
• The MacLeod estate working with the Roag Community has offered land for development and provided a letter of support
• Dunvegan Community Association has given a grant and is supporting the work of the project
• Struan, Edinbane and Glendale Community Trusts are also supporting the project
• Waternish Community Association have provided a letter of support
• Local schools and sports associations have been approach and will be directly involved in development of the project.

 

 

 

The Blas festival which ran from the 9-17th September graced Glendale with an opening night ceilidh at Borrodale School on Friday 8th September,

Blas had decided to celebrate the Year of Scotland’s Islands by showcasing much of the best of Gaelic singing from the highlands and islands together with traditional accompaniment.

The Glendale Ceilidh was much enjoyed by the large audience that came along to Borrodale School. We listened to musical accompaniment from Ian and Murdo Cameron who hail from Glenelg whilst we heard from three truly outstanding Gaelic singers, John “Seonaidh Beag” MacMillan, Mary Smith and Chrissie MacVicar.

A wonderful evening of great entertainment was to be had and we certainly look forward to welcoming the Blas festival back to Glendale next year.