Berneray Week 2005

The following is the listing of events for the 2005 Berneray week. All events took place on the island of Berneray.

2pm, Saturday 16th July: It's a knockout

Fun and games on the Machair. A CHANGE OF CLOTHES IS ESSENTIAL IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING.

Adult teams contain 6 adults and 2 children under the age of 12. Children teams consist of 6 children and 2 adults over 18. Either come along as part of a team, or come on your own as teams will be made up on the day.

Free soup and roll for all competitors. Barbecue and refreshments available.

A Berneray resident falling off a greasy pole, much to the amusement of the watching crowd.

Adults £2, children £1

2pm, Monday 18th July: Duathlon

Cycling and running; bring your own bike. Four different age groups from 5 to adults. Prizes in each category.

Gather at Berneray community hall. Entry fee: £2

10pm, Monday 18th July: Traditional ceilidh dance

Fergie Macdonald hosts this event. Berneray community hall. Adults £6, children (over 12) £3

2pm, Tuesday 19th July: Berneray sports day

A fun day for all the family. On Berneray Machair by the Community Hall.

5 a side football, childrens fun run and all the usual races. Plus, the resurrection of the mini marathon (approx. 4.5 miles).

Barbecue and refreshments available.

Adults £2, children £1

1.30pm, Wednesday 20th July: Sandcastle competition

Open to all ages. Bring a bucket, spade and your ideas. Gather at Berneray community hall. Prizes for different age groups. Refreshments available. Free entry.

8pm, Wednesday 20th July: Beach barbecue and disco

West beach (weather permitting); Berneray community hall if the weather is bad.

Games for children.

All food is home cooked, and meat is supplied by Lawrences Butchers & General Stores, Lochboisdale:

• Steak: Adults £9, children (under 14) £5, children (under 5) £2
• Pork, chicken, beefburgers: Adults £6, children (under 14) £4, children (under 5) £2
• Vegetarian: Adults £6, children (under 14) £4, children (under 5) £2

This event finishes around midnight.

10am to 5.30pm, Thursday 21st July: Oral traditions of Berneray

For the first time since Berneray week started in 1982, a whole day will be devoted to the oral traditions of the island of Berneray. The aim being to provide a cultural and historical perspective on a unique island community.

This event takes place in Berneray community hall.

8pm, Thursday 21st July: Ceilidh

Music, poetry and song, in Berneray Community Hall.

Margaret Stewart is the main visiting artiste, supported by local singers and musicians.

Adults £4, concessions £2

2pm, Friday 22nd July: Treasure hunts

Open to ages 3 to 14 years.

Lots of running and thinking for the older ones. Gather at Berneray community hall. Entry fee £2

7.30pm, Friday 22nd July: Traditional concert

Artists include Iain Joseph and friends, Iain Mackay, Kate Maclean, Emma MacInnes and more. MC Mary Bremner; concert takes place in Berneray community hall.

Adults £6, children (over 12) £4

11pm, Friday 22nd July: Dance

Iain Joseph and friends, in Berneray community hall. If you enjoyed the concert why not stay for the dance.

Adults £6, children (over 12) £4, children (under 12) £2

2pm, Saturday 23rd July: Uist boat club

Come and have a sail on dinghies, toppers and yachts. Berneray's own restored boat will be there.

Otternish slipway; barbecue and refreshments. Adults £2, children £1

Contact

For further information on this series of events - which have now finished - contact Chrissie MacAskill on 01876 540230 or Effie MacLeod on 01876 540224.