Harris stick maker David Broadbent had his talents recognised at the Royal Highland Show last month, where he won the Mrs Alister Campbell Memorial trophy for his recent creations. The prize was awarded for the best set of four sticks, comprising of a wooden-handle shepherd’s crook, horn-handle shepherd’s crook, wooden-handle walking stick and a horn-handle walking stick. David has been competing in the Royal Highland Show for forty years and has experienced considerable succ

In our regular feature, we join a local for a tea break and find out how they spend their time - and their time off. This issue we welcome Fiona MacKenzie, who is preparing for a busy summer celebrating Gaelic with young people What’s your story so far? When I left school I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do. I had childcare, Gaelic and hairdressing in my head and applied for both the Gaelic and childcare courses. I chose the Gaelic course, then worked briefly as an Admin Assist

Here's our guide to Harris events over the next couple of weeks. Remember to email dethadol@harrisvs.org.uk for your event to be included in our next issue free of charge.

In our fortnightly feature, we join a local for a tea break and find out how they spend their time - and their time off. This week, we welcome local councillor Kenny MacLeod, a passionate advocate for his island home. Please introduce yourself… I am one of the two ward councillors for Harris. I run my own company, Eilean Glas Rib Tours and I am session clerk at Tarbert Church of Scotland. I am on the board of Hebrides People, Comunn Eachdraidh Scalpaigh and, as a Councillor,

From Harris Youth Shinty Club: Harris Youth Shinty made their annual trip to Ullapool on Saturday 6th June for a meet with friends from Lewis and Ullapool. A mix of experienced and new players took part in drills and mini matches, led by Katie Drain of the Camanachd Association. Over 32 players were in-volved, and a great time was had by all. Harris joined forces with a handful of Lewis players to make up a team for the afternoon matches, with the joint team winning both thei

From the Harris Fire Team: A Western Isles Scottish Fire and Rescue Awards Ceremony was held at Stornoway Community Fire Station and District Offices on Tuesday, 19 May, bringing together colleagues, families and guests to celebrate the dedication and achievements of members of staff from across the Western Isles. During the ceremony, three personnel from Harris Fire Stations received acknowledgments of their commitment to the community as serving on call firefighters over th

Walkers put their best feet forward and braved wind and rain through the month of May, to complete a daily step challenge and raise money for the Bone Cancer Research Trust. More than 26 teams of four took part in the challenge, to walk 10,000 steps a day or the equivalent of 500 miles altogether (from Stockinish in the Bays of Harris, to Glasgow, and back). This challenge was inspired by Lydia, a pupil at Sir E Scott school who has been receiving treatment for a rare form of

In our fortnightly feature, we join a local for a tea break and find out how they spend their time - and their time off. This week, we welcome Crossroads' Service Manager, Kate, who is new to her current role, but not to exploring the island What’s your story so far? Although I have been working regular hours for Crossroads as a care attendant for several years, I never expected to find myself in the role of manager, and I am doing my best to fill the very capable boots of Ma