Some 2009 news and events


Pabbay and Harris from the west beach.

January 2009

Friday 9th, evening

Calluinn night

March 2009

Friday 6th, 7.30pm

Coille an Fhàsaich book launch, Berneray Community Hall

**Please note that, due to adverse weather on the mainland, this event has been cancelled. Sorry.**

The launch of Donald MacKillop's award-winning autobiographical book, which includes memories of the author's childhood and schooldays on Berneray; seven months spent working as an assistant to shepherds on Pabbay; and leaving home for the mainland.

The event is hosted by the Comunn Eachdraigh and will be attended by Anne Lorne Gillies who will make a presentation about the book and sing some of Donald's songs. Acclaimed Gaelic singer Jenna Cumming will also sing a variety of songs, and will headline a ceilidh during the second half of the evening, involving local singers and musicians.

Copies of Coille an Fhàsaich will be available to buy during the evening, and there will be a break for refreshments. Entry will be by donation – all proceeds to support the work of Berneray Historical Society.

April 2009

Friday 10th, 10pm

Easter Dance, Berneray Community Hall

Calum Iain MacCorquodale

Adults (+16) £6 - children £4

NB The dance is not licensed. Please bring your own refreshments.

May 2009

Wednesday 13th, 8pm

Quiz Night, Berneray Community Hall

Teams of 4

Prizes to be won!

Price £3 - includes tea & biscuits

Friday 29th, 9pm

May Dance, Berneray Community Hall

Angus Alick MacDonald

Come and join in the fun!

Adults (+16) £7, children £4, children under 10 free

NB Our dances are not licensed. Please bring your own refreshments.

June 2009

Saturday 13th, 12pm-3pm

Car boot sale, Berneray Community Hall

Bake that cake! Make room for new fashions! Empty that garage! Turn trash into cash!

BBQ and refresments

£5 per boot

To book a slot, phone Chrissie (540 230)

Summer 2009

25 June to 13 August

Otter walks on various dates. See the poster for more details.

10th July

Berneray Week kicks off with a ceilidh.

N.B. Final Berneray Week programme now available.

Saturday 11th July, 2pm

3rd Berneray 10K Road & Cross-Country Race (a Berneray Week event)

Beautiful route - part road, part machair track and part beach. Two small hills, but mainly flat. Trophies for winner, second, third, first lady, first V40 and first Berneray finisher. Special prize for new course record. Current record 34:37 set by Neil Thin (South Uist) in 2008.

All finishers get a medal.

Participants must be aged 15 or over on race day. Entry £7, including post-race refreshments. Pre-register or register on the day. Registration from 1pm at Berneray Community Hall.

Contact Andrew Ross for more info. andrew@mediaservices.eu.com or 01876 540209.

See the poster advertising the 10K.

Some video clips of the 2008 Berneray 10K run are online.

13th July to
20th July

Main Berneray Week events take place. See the Berneray Week programme for more details.

Tuesday 14th July, 2-4pm

Produce and craft sale, Berneray Community Hall

Come and take a table to sell your produce

£5 per table

BBQ and refreshments

To book a slot, phone Chrissie (540 230)