Berneray Week 2006

The following is the listing of events for the 2006 Berneray week. All events take place on the island of Berneray.

2pm, Saturday 15th July: "It's a Knockout"

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

Adult teams contain 4 adults and 1 child under the age of 16. Child teams consist of 4 children and 1 adults over 16. 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.

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

Adults £2, children £1

2pm, Monday 17th 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 17th July: Traditional Ceilidh Dance: Skerryvore

Berneray Community Hall. Adults £6, children (over 12) £4.

2pm, Tuesday 18th July: Berneray Sports Day

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

5 a side football, children's fun run, the mini marathon (approx. 4.5 miles) and all the usual races.

Barbecue and refreshments available.

Adults £2, children £1

7:30pm, Tuesday 18th July: Slideshow of The Hebrides and St. Kilda

By Alasdair MacEachan. Tea and coffee during the evening. Admission £1; donations welcome.

1.30pm, Wednesday 19th 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 19th July: Beach Barbecue and Disco

West beach (weather permitting); Berneray Community Hall if the weather is bad.

Games for children.

Steak: Adults £8, children (under 14) £4, children (under 5) £1
Chicken, beefburgers and vegetarian: Adults £5, children (under 14) £4, children (under 5) £1

This event finishes around midnight.

Most events take place in and around Berneray Community Hall

Thursday 20th July: Island trip to Boreray

From 9:30am. Limited spaces. For bookings, please phone Chrissie on 01876 540230.

Departure times will be allocated by bookings.

Departure point Otternish slipway, North Uist side. Boreray is a small island a short sail to the west.

7.30pm, Friday 21st July: Traditional concert

Artists include JA MacKay, Donald Paterson, Caroline Johnson, Derek MacIntosh, Padraig MacKay, Jamie Stewart and more. Concert takes place in Berneray community hall.

Adults £6, children (over 12) £4; under 12s free.

11pm, Friday 21st July: Dance

JA MacKay, 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 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. Refreshments and barbeque at the finish. Entry fee £2

Notes

Our dances are not licensed. Bring your own alcohol. Soft drinks and crisps on sale.

Traditional ceilidhs and concerts are sponsored by The Scottish Arts Council.

For further information on this series of events contact Chrissie MacAskill on 01876 540230 or Effie MacLeod on 01876 540224.