Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council)

This is a launch event for the new Youth Fund from Outer Hebrides LEADER.

The LEADER Youth Fund is available to provide funding to projects aimed at supporting young people and youth initiatives. What is unique about this fund is that all decisions on applications are fundamentally decided upon by young people, through LEADER’s newly established Youth Local Action Group (Youth LAG).

The fund is being delivered in partnership with Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and the Bridge Community Centre.

All are welcome. And refreshments will be provided.

This is a launch event for the new Youth Fund from Outer Hebrides LEADER.

The LEADER Youth Fund is available to provide funding to projects aimed at supporting young people and youth initiatives. What is unique about this fund is that all decisions on applications are fundamentally decided upon by young people, through LEADER’s newly established Youth Local Action Group (Youth LAG).

The fund is being delivered in partnership with Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and the Bridge Community Centre.

All are welcome. And refreshments will be provided.

This is a launch event for the new Youth Fund from Outer Hebrides LEADER.

The LEADER Youth Fund is available to provide funding to projects aimed at supporting young people and youth initiatives. What is unique about this fund is that all decisions on applications are fundamentally decided upon by young people, through LEADER’s newly established Youth Local Action Group (Youth LAG).

The fund is being delivered in partnership with Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and the Bridge Community Centre.

All are welcome. And refreshments will be provided.

Trees for the Croft Course

A practical outdoor day with a short introductory indoor session. Suitable for potential contractors and hands-on planters.
All you need to know about:
Planting design and know-how.
Ground preparation.
Planting technique.
Protection and aftercare.

Tea, coffee, soup and sandwiches provided.
Please bring a spade, a strong bag or bucket, a lump hammer
and gloves. And come prepared for the weather!

Local Course Director: Viv Halcrow

Trees for the Croft Course

A practical outdoor day with a short introductory indoor session. Suitable for potential contractors and hands-on planters.
All you need to know about:
Planting design and know-how.
Ground preparation.
Planting technique.
Protection and aftercare.

Tea, coffee, soup and sandwiches provided.
Please bring a spade, a strong bag or bucket, a lump hammer
and gloves. And come prepared for the weather!

Local Course Director: Viv Halcrow

A practical outdoor day with a short introductory indoor session. Suitable for potential contractors and hands-on planters.
All you need to know about:
Planting design and know-how.
Ground preparation.
Planting technique.
Protection and aftercare.

Tea, coffee, soup and sandwiches provided.
Please bring a spade, a strong bag or bucket, a lump hammer
and gloves. And come prepared for the weather!

Local Course Director: Viv Halcrow

Contact training@crofting.org to book your place!

This two-day course at the UOG Business Centre provides the practical skills & confidence necessary to repair & build dry stone dykes.

It will allow you to develop your dyking skills for use in your own garden, croft or as the basis for carrying out dyking in a work environment.

Wellies & waterproofs essential!

Local Course Director: Lisa Maclean

Tutor: Chris Barrowman

Contact: training@crofting.org to book your place!