New Development Officer for Tong and Back (30.11.222)
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Tong Recreation Association (TRA) and Back Community Council are excited to announce the appointment of a new Community Development Officer.
The two organisations joined together in recognition of the need for a new role to support their local population. Iain MacIver has been appointed to the new role. Originally from Tolsta and having recently returned to Lewis after working in Development roles in Dundee, he brings experience and enthusiasm to this new position. Iain said, 'I am really looking forward to my new role and the opportunities this will create to bring people together. I look forward to meeting everyone and working to enhance community life in Tong and Back.' TRA Chair Kathryn Lamont Smith said, 'We are delighted to have appointed Iain as our new Development Officer. We will be working with Back Community Council and Iain to create a long-term development plan for our communities which will provide so much for our local residents.' Andrew Morrison of Back Community Council said, 'We are very pleased to be welcoming Iain into his new role and look forward to working with him and the TRA on a development plan for our communities.' Until Iain's role is established anyone looking to reach out to him can email: - tongcentre@gmail.com - backcommunitycouncil@outlook.com |
QAVS Presentation (23.8.22)
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The LATN committee was officially presented with their Queen's Award for Voluntary Service on 9 August.
Presenting the award, which applies for the lifetime of the magazine, on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II was Lord Lieutenant of the Western Isles Iain Macaulay and Deputy Lord Lieutenant Annie Macsween. The magazine received a crystal award, a signed certificate from HRH Elizabeth II and invites to next year's Royal Garden Party at Holyrood. To read the full citation from Buckingham Palace read by the Lord Lieutenant and Deputy Lord Lieutenant, click here. |
July/August bumper issue out now (7.7.22)
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The much anticipated summer double issue is out now (click here for stockists).
A huge variety of local news, photos and articles. There is definitely something for everyone! Thirty-six colour pages for just £2.20. |
Queen's Award for Loch a Tuath News (2.6.22)
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Loch a Tuath News has been awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS). This is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE.
The magazine has been published monthly since 1997, recording topical events and is a current record of that which becomes history. QAVS said, ‘LATN is one of 244 local charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups to receive the prestigious award this year. Their work, along with others from across the UK, reminds us of all the ways in which fantastic volunteers are contributing to their local communities and working to make life better for those around them.’ The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service aims to recognise outstanding work by local volunteer groups to benefit their communities. It was created in 2002 to celebrate the Queen’s Golden Jubilee. Recipients are announced each year on 2 June, the anniversary of the Queen’s coronation. Award winners this year are wonderfully diverse. They include volunteer groups from across the UK, including a rural support group for farmers in Shropshire; a running club engaging all ages in County Tyrone, a film academy and community hub based in South Wales, and a food bank in Greater London feeding vulnerable individuals and providing training opportunities. Mary Ann Graham, Chair of LATN, said: ‘We are delighted and honoured to receive this prestigious award. The contribution made by the many volunteers involved in community groups throughout the Outer Hebrides is often unseen and it is important that the impact their hard work has on their communities is recognised. We are so thankful for our own dedicated volunteers and passionate Editor, without whom, the magazine could not be produced. We would like to thank Dr Neil Davis for nominating us, and Ms. Kirsteen Maclean (Sgoil a’ Bhac) and Mr Murray Macleod (Stornoway Gazette) for supporting the nomination. We also appreciate the help of Deputy Lord Lieutenants Iain Macaulay (now Lord Lieutenant) and Annie MacSween for guiding us through the process over the last few months.’ Jayne MacArthur, Editor of the magazine, said: ‘We are over the moon to receive the QAVS award. It is recognition of the hard work that has been put into the magazine by every single one of our volunteers, past and present. To receive this award in the same year we were named Highlands and Islands Community Newspaper of the Year is quite overwhelming, but it is great for all those who are involved both now and who have been involved in the past to receive recognition for the hours they put in to produce a great quality publication enjoyed by many. In the early days of the pandemic, in particular, we went to great lengths to ensure the magazine was published, sometimes having to deliver copies by hand as many of our volunteers had to shield. Many living alone in our community valued the dependability of their copy. Collaborating with other local groups, such as the Community Council, enabled outreach into the community, identifying those who might be lonely and needing assistance. People who were unable to be contacted physically benefited from connectedness and retained a sense of being part of the community. The LATN is a fixture in many readers’ houses and has been a beacon of stability and contact for those isolated and anxious, and we will continue to do our best to serve our readers.’ Representatives of Loch a Tuath News will receive the award crystal and certificate from Iain Macaulay, Lord Lieutenant for the Western Isles, later this summer. In addition, two volunteers from LATN will attend a garden party at Holyrood in July 2023, along with other recipients of this year’s award. |
May issue out now
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An interesting and eclectic mix for you this month.
James Graham wins Scottish Youth Cup with Rangers (just managed to sneak that in before printing!) What's new at Back Pharmacy? Walk of Light on Coll Beach report and pictures. Crofting Corner. Details of a community share offer. A history of Vatisker in maps. Nature's Diary. Fashion Forward - what to wear this summer. Old photos. Bunny Hop pics and Pet Corner Plus all the usual favourites, including As na Bailtean and Coinneach Aig Baile. All for £2.20 and in full colour! |
Candidates for local elections announced (31.3.22)
CnES has today revealed the list of candidates for the local election to be held on 5 May. For Ward 8, Loch a Tuath, who will elect three councillors, Donald Crichton, Calum Maclean and John A. Maciver are all looking to be re-elected, but they will have competition from Catriona Murray (North Tolsta) and Hazel Mansfield (Tong). With the exception of Mr Maciver (SNP), the candidates are all running as independents.
After a well-publicised campaign by CnES to encourage more women to stand for council, eight women across all wards are standing for election.
The polls will be open 7am–10pm on Thursday 5 May.
After a well-publicised campaign by CnES to encourage more women to stand for council, eight women across all wards are standing for election.
The polls will be open 7am–10pm on Thursday 5 May.
March issue out now (7.3.22)
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This month we are celebrating our Community Newspaper of the Year win, with a special compilation cover of all your favourite front covers from the last 25 years, as voted for by the public.
We also have our final anniversary competition - WIN a year's FREE subscription. Pick up a copy to find out how. As well as a round-up of our win, you'll find all the latest news and views: James Duncan Mackenzie tells us about his new album, Magz is back with a new Nature's Diary column, and find out how to take part in the Walk of Light on Coll beach. Is there a connection between Back, billiards and Douglas Bader? Find out here! We have an interview with Gress's Kevin Clarke and The Broken Ravens, and we bring you the Lewis & Harris junior footballers of the year, both of whom are from Back FC. LNR helps you stay fit and healthy during your pregnancy in her latest column, and pet corner is back. PLUS: All the usual favourites, including Coinneach Aig Baile, Old Photos, Back in Time, Village News and all the rest. Full colour edition for just £2 |
LATN achievement recognised in parliament (16.2.22)
The success of newspapers in the Western Isles, which were winners at the Highlands & Islands Press Ball & Media Awards, has been highlighted in the Scottish Parliament.
Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron, who lodged a motion praising the Stornoway Gazette and the Loch a Tuath News for their success, as well as Abigail Taylor of Am Paipear who won the Young Journalist of the Year Award, said: 'The fact that we retain such vigorous local and community news providers in the Western Isles is well worth celebrating.
'As well as providing timely and trustworthy coverage of local news, these papers throw a light on the workings of the various agencies which are there to serve local people, which is so important for transparency and accountability.
'But we should also not forget that quality journalism does not come free, and our thanks should also go to the readers, subscribers and advertisers who provide the income which allows the papers to continue as going concerns.
'My congratulations go to all those who enjoyed success at the award ceremony and I look forward to their continued coverage of important stories affecting the Western Isles.'
Read the full motion in our forthcoming March issue (out 4 March).
Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron, who lodged a motion praising the Stornoway Gazette and the Loch a Tuath News for their success, as well as Abigail Taylor of Am Paipear who won the Young Journalist of the Year Award, said: 'The fact that we retain such vigorous local and community news providers in the Western Isles is well worth celebrating.
'As well as providing timely and trustworthy coverage of local news, these papers throw a light on the workings of the various agencies which are there to serve local people, which is so important for transparency and accountability.
'But we should also not forget that quality journalism does not come free, and our thanks should also go to the readers, subscribers and advertisers who provide the income which allows the papers to continue as going concerns.
'My congratulations go to all those who enjoyed success at the award ceremony and I look forward to their continued coverage of important stories affecting the Western Isles.'
Read the full motion in our forthcoming March issue (out 4 March).
February issue out now (12.4.22)
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The long-awaited February issue of the Community Newspaper of the Year is out now.
In this issue, you will find all the latest village news, including all the winter weddings and baptisms. We have a long read about the last 25 years at Sgoil a' Bhac (part of our 25th anniversary series of special articles). Also covered are the Back FC annual awards and a report on the ongoing Brevig pier clean up. We also continue our Artist in Residence series with John Maclean, photographer. PLUS: All the usual favourites. Still just £2 and full colour. |
LATN is Community Newspaper of the Year (8.2.22)
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LOCH A TUATH NEWS WINS COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR TITLE
Lewis-based community magazine Loch a Tuath News was named Community Newspaper of the Year at the annual Highlands and Islands Media Awards. The publication, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, was presented with the prestigious award at the Highlands and Islands Press Ball in Inverness on 4 February. £100 of the £300 prize is presented to a charity of the choice of editor Jayne MacArthur. Gordon Fyfe, chairman of the media awards judging panel, said: “Loch a Tuath is a stand out community newspaper that appeals to readers of all ages with its wealth of news and views, features and photographs. We wish the team the best of luck during their silver jubilee celebrations.” Mr Fyfe paid tribute to Loch a Tuach News and indeed all community newspapers, which were able to continue producing editions during the Covid-19 pandemic, providing a lifeline service to rural communities. The Stornoway Gazette was named Newspaper of the Year, receiving a cheque for £500 to go to a charity of its choice. |
LATN nominated for press award (4.1.22)
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Loch a Tuath News has again been nominated for a Highlands & Islands Media Award. This is the fourth time the publication has been nominated for Community Newspaper of the Year. The Rudach, who won the award at the last event, held in 2020, and Am Paipear (Uist) are nominated in the same category.
The shortlist, announced today, also includes several nominations for the Stornoway Gazette and its editor, Murray Macleod (Tong) and a nomination for Coll-born journalist Ian Macinnes, who is up for the Environment and Sustainability reporting award. The winners will be revealed on 4 February 2022 in Inverness. |
December/January issue out now (6.12.21)
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The festive December/January edition was delivered to the shops today. It's a cracker of an issue (pardon the pun!).
In a LATN first, we have a huge festive challenge for you to get your teeth into over the holiday: a mega three-page Big Fat Anniversary Quiz. Test your knowledge of Gress–Tong with the festive trivia challenge. We report on Rev. Colin Macleod's induction as the new minister of Back Free Church, and have the details on the top foodie award won by Macleod & Macleod butchers, which is run by Kenny from Back. We have an exclusive chat with Shana Macphail (Tong) as she reports from Wisconsin and her new experience as a varsity soccer player, and we also have an exclusive report from Ann Morgan (Gress) who is now a British powerlifting champion. Also in this issue are the Remembrance and Halloween party photo spreads from this year See the Back FC U18 prize-giving photos and find out who the Coves in a Vatisker Kitchen are. Magz Macleod is back with another Nature's Diary feature, after her last one went down a storm. Gress Angling Association provide their annual round up, and we reveal who won this year's Pet of the Year competition. PLUS: all your usual favourites, including Coinneach Aig Baile, As na Bailtean, Old Photos, Old News, and all the rest! A super (full colour) edition all for just £2! |
November issue out now (9.11.21)
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The November issue hits shelves today (9 November). And what an issue it is! This month's edition is jam-packed full of news and articles to sink your teeth into – all in full colour again.
Meet the Boeing 'Apprentice of the Year', Aaron Macleod, read about Colin Tucker's latest book, enjoy Maimie and Kyla's adventures learning about what it takes to be a pro-footballer, Alasdair 'Tuxy' shares his memories of growing up in Vatisker in the 1950s, and Iain Macaulay summarises Back FRC's activities over the last 25 years, in the latest of our special 25th anniversary articles. We also have a very interesting article about 'the university of life'. We meet Jennet McNinch, Back FRC's latest recruit and you can learn all about Befriending from William and Doreen. Plus, there are all the usual favourites including the schools' news, the latest village recordings, old photos, LNR,(who tells us how to fight the winter blues), and we have our final instalment of Pet Corner for the year. Please support us by picking up a copy, still priced just £2 (and in full colour!). |
October issue out now (14.10.21)
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The October issue is out today (14 October). After nearly a week's delay due to delivery problems, we finally get to reveal our photography competition winners.
First prize goes to Fiona Maciver, second to K.J. Mackenzie and third to Ralph Tonge. The winners can be seen on the front and back pages of the issue, and all entries will be available to view here for the rest of the month. This issue is the first ever edition of Loch a Tuath News to be published in full colour. Also in this issue: we hear from editor emeritus Angus Morrison in the most recent of our special anniversary editorials, full lamb and sheep sale reports and photos from Vatisker fank, all the latest school news, we meet Scott C. Park, old photos, an article about trawlers raiding Broad Bay in 1898, details and photos from the Alpaca Day in Coll, Nature's Diary (with new columnist Magz Macleod), we meet our latest Artist in Residence, Lucy Stewart, Catherine Macdonald is back to help us stay stylish this autumn/winter, and we have all the latest football photos, with news of the U18s' win in the junior league, plus all the usual favourites! Still just £2. |
Iain Breaks Cycling Record (9.8.21)
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Congratulations to Iain 'Tohan' Macleod of Gress (in red and blue) who yesterday (8 August) won the CTT Scottish National 100 mile TT championship, with a new Scottish record time of 3:28:33, smashing the previous record of 3:36:16 by 7 minutes and 43 seconds. In Iain's own words, 'It was painful.' Well done Iain!
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Dog Fouling Nuisance (8.7.21)
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Residents of Gress have again today contacted LATN to raise awareness of a persistent problem with dog fouling in the area. Despite numerous complaints to CnES and the erection of public notices, some people are still refusing to pick up after their pets.
Said one local resident, 'The path is littered with dog droppings. I actually go out in the evening and pick it up myself because it creates a bad impression of the village. The council have put up signs along the main road and you can see what effect they've had'. Dog fouling is an offence and a source of many complaints to the council. It is the responsibility of every dog owner (or person in charge of the dog) to clear up any dog mess. If you fail to clean up after your dog you can be issued with an £80 fixed penalty notice. This issue is a hot topic and one the magazine is regularly contacted about. As such, in collaboration with CnES' Environmental Services, we have published a public information notice in our summer double issue. |
See the full article in our July/August issue, out now.
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Summer Double Issue Out Now (6.7.21)
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The 36-page bumper July/August double issue is now available in the usual outlets.
Catch up with all the latest news and stories from around the district, including Norman Macleod's MBE, four lads take on the three peaks challenge, James Graham pays a visit to Back FRC, Gress illustrated in maps, Artist in Residence Danielle Macleod, plus all the usual favourites, including old photos, pet corner, Coinneach Aig Baile and lots more! |
June Issue Out Now! (8.6.21)
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The June 2021 issue is out now! Read about the archaeological walks that are happening each Saturday; find out about the man who wasn't there, read the Gladstone letter, and enjoy a guest editorial from LATN's second editor, Anne Macaulay. For those of you who enjoy the old photos, there are two pages of gems to enjoy this month. George Moody also gives us a perspective 25 years after the proposed (and unsuccessful) closure of Tong School.
Pick up a copy now. Still just £2. (The next issue is our summer double issue. Please remember the deadline is 14 June. The next issue after that won't be until September!) |
Short Story Competition Launched (14.5.21)
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Our second anniversary competition was officially launched on 11 May! Our first was for the artists, now this one is for all you budding writers out there.
We have a great panel of judges lined up, including local author and An Lanntair Head of Visual Arts and Literature, Roddy Murray, artist and author Gill Thompson, teacher Chriselle Bain, and our very own Editor. Deadline is 30 June. Winners will each receive £25 and have their stories published in the magazine. Full details here. |
May Issue Out Today (11.5.21)
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After another unforeseen delay, the May issue of Loch a Tuath News finally hits the newsstands this afternoon. Featuring plenty of local news, some great stories and jam-packed with colour photos, you won't want to miss this one! Still just £2.
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Saving Lives (4.5.21)
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Two women from Sgire a'Bhac have recently helped to save two lives by donating their stem cells and bone marrow. In our forthcoming May issue, Erica Clarke (Upper Coll) and Mairi Martin (Tong) share their donation experiences with LATN.
Erica, who joined the stem cell register in 2019, was matched with a potential patient at the end of 2020. After sending some blood samples to the charity DKMS, they confirmed in the New Year that she was the best match for their patient. She travelled down to London during lockdown for a pre-donation medical: 'I wasn't worried or nervous about donating my stem cells. My real worry was travelling to London during lockdown...but there was someone out there in need of my stem cells and I didn't want to put their recovery on hold'. After returning home and self-isolating with her children, Erica was booked in do her five-hour donation in February. During her procedure, she was awake and chatting with other people donating on the day. 'I was very aware that the person who was going to receive my stem cells was sitting somewhere very ill', she told us. They have since had their donation and Erica will be 'reserved' for that patient for a further two years should they need further transplants. Mairi (pictured left) also travelled to London for a donation after joining the donor register in 2017. Differently to Erica, Mairi donated bone marrow rather than stem cells. This procedure involved her being put under general anaesthetic for the bone marrow harvest. 'I think the whole thing only took over an hour...the pain was pretty minimal'. A few months after her donation, Mairi received a letter from the Anthony Nolan Trust to let her know that her recipient was alive and well. She doesn't know much about her recipient (due to privacy rules) except that she is female and under 18 years of age. 'I received a lovely letter from her thanking me for saving her life...I'd say definitely sign up if you are willing and able to'. Read the article in full in our forthcoming May issue, out soon. Find out more about donating by visiting DKMS/Anthony Nolan Trust. |
Tribute to the late Dr Donald Taylor (8.4.21)
It is with great sadness I heard of Donald’s passing. Donald was a great friend to many with a huge generosity of spirit. A master of storytelling and a font of knowledge. Right from the first dreich, snowy February day in 2005 when Paul and I first came to view Back Pharmacy he greeted us in a warm and welcome way. His love of the community he served was obvious. He was always there to help and mentor me in those first few months and I will always be grateful. Long will you be remembered with tears of laughter and sadness, and always much affection. Rest well Donald, you will be missed.
Carolyn Hudson
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Design competition winners announced (2.4.21)
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Launched in November 2020, LATN ran a competition to redesign the magazine's masthead to mark its 25th anniversary. Today, we are delighted to announce the winners. The overall winner was S3 pupil Zuzanna Piotrowska (pictured) from Stornoway, who took the top prize of £250, a year's subscription to the magazine and will see her design grace the front covers of this landmark volume.
Jonathan Macdonald (Stornoway) won the adult category, Rowan Macmillan (Stornoway) the P4–P7 category and Archie Martin from Tong won the infant section. All three won £25 and their designs are printed in our special April issue (out today). Overall, we had 37 entries and the panel of judges had a tough time deciding the winners. Particularly hard to judge were the secondary pupils' entries, which were of a very high standard. The winners were those deemed to have best fit the criteria outlined in the brief and who used their imagination the best. We thank everyone who took the time to enter. All entries can be viewed in our winners' gallery for the rest of the month. |
April issue out now (2.4.21)
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It's a Good Friday indeed as our special anniversary issue hits the shelves. Our anniversary design competition winners are revealed. Find out what the archaeologists uncovered in Gress. We hear about a wedding and a war in Ethiopia. Meet the Tong School bake-off winners. The latest Land Raids series concludes. Meet the first ever new babies reported in LATN, now in their 25th years. Pen pals reconnect after 50 years. Plus all your usual favourites, including an Easter cake recipe, Pet Corner, Nature's Diary and all the latest news and views.
We've put a lot of colour pages in this issue – colour is expensive so please help us continue to bring you the local news and stories by buying a copy. Still just £2. |
Tong nursery update (23.3.21)
Public Health have been working with the Education Department to determine what actions require to be taken following the outbreak of COVID-19 at Tong Nursery.
Parents of children in the Gaelic Nursery have been issued with a letter with specific instructions for them, which relate to their children who attend the Gaelic Nursery.
Parents of children in the English Nursery have been issued with a letter with specific instructions for them, which relate to their children. who attend the English Nursery.
Due to on-going contact tracing processes and deep clean of playrooms, there will again be no provision for children of key workers in Tong Nursery on Tuesday 23rd March.
It is hoped that a more general update about this outbreak will be provided for parents of all children in Tong Primary School and Nursery. This will now not take place before Tuesday 23rd March 2021.
No information has yet arisen through contact tracing procedures to indicate that the Primary School staff or pupils have been affected.
Parents of children in the Gaelic Nursery have been issued with a letter with specific instructions for them, which relate to their children who attend the Gaelic Nursery.
Parents of children in the English Nursery have been issued with a letter with specific instructions for them, which relate to their children. who attend the English Nursery.
Due to on-going contact tracing processes and deep clean of playrooms, there will again be no provision for children of key workers in Tong Nursery on Tuesday 23rd March.
It is hoped that a more general update about this outbreak will be provided for parents of all children in Tong Primary School and Nursery. This will now not take place before Tuesday 23rd March 2021.
No information has yet arisen through contact tracing procedures to indicate that the Primary School staff or pupils have been affected.
March issue out now (12.3.21)
The March 2021 issue of LATN is out now. After another unforeseen delay, you can finally get your hands on a copy. Available at all the usual outlets.
Funeral notices will be published (14.2.21)
The public was disappointed to hear on Friday (11.2.21) that new government advice was for outlets to stop publishing local funeral notices, so as to avoid crowds gathering. However, local funeral director Archibald Macrae has amended the notices to fit the new guidelines, and so we will continue to share them here and on the LATN Facebook page. Please do not attend a funeral unless expressly invited and maintain strict 2-metre social distancing from other households if paying your respects by lining the funeral route.
February issue out now! (12.2.21)
The latest issue is in the shops now. Due to an unforeseen delay at the printers in Stornoway, the issue was held up while the problem was resolved. Although we are disappointed it was late, we will continue to support local business and work with our suppliers in a positive manner. It's a fantastic issue, with lots of news and interesting articles, aimed at our wide and varied readership. We hope you will continue to support us and buy a copy in the limited time it will be available.
Looking ahead, with the lack of the usual community activities that would normally be starting with the better weather approaching and longer days, we need your help with news, articles and photos to publish. It is becoming very challenging to produce 32 pages every month when there is not much to report on! Please contact us if you have any ideas or submissions for future issues. The email address is latneditor2@outlook.com.
Looking ahead, with the lack of the usual community activities that would normally be starting with the better weather approaching and longer days, we need your help with news, articles and photos to publish. It is becoming very challenging to produce 32 pages every month when there is not much to report on! Please contact us if you have any ideas or submissions for future issues. The email address is latneditor2@outlook.com.
Rare whale beaches at Gress (14.12.20)
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A rare 15 ft Sowerby's beaked whale beached at Gress on Saturday afternoon. While still alive when it stranded, it died later that day, despite efforts to save it. Marine experts examined the carcass on Monday morning and the remains have now been disposed of. Looking more like a dolphin than a whale, the shy Sowerby's are rarely seen in the wild, diving for long periods of time. Very little is actually known about them.
Local healthcare workers among the first to receive COVID-19 vaccine (11.12.20)
Angela Gallagher (left; Coll) and Anne Clark (pictured right; Upper Coll) were yesterday among the first in the Western Isles to receive the COVID-19 vaccination jag. Angela is the manager of Dun Berisay care home in Stornoway, and Anne is a senior social care worker. The elderly and healthcare workers are the first in line to receive the vaccine over the coming weeks.
Minke Washes Up at Vatisker Beach (6.12.20)
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A minke whale, 12–14ft, has today washed up at Vatisker beach. It has been reported to the appropriate authorities.
Big Blue: New Venture for Tong Artist (3.12.20)
Tong-based artist Laura Maynard (pictured) has this week launched her new website www.bigbluehebrides.com. Artist, screen printer and surfer Laura, who has previously featured in our ‘Artist in Residence’ series, wanted to make clothing with an environmentally conscious ethos. A self-proclaimed ‘non-fashionista’, she wanted to create clothes that would be comfy and cosy, but with a connection to and sense of place in the Hebrides.
Her debut collection, now available to buy online, features a selection of hoodies, sweatshirts, t-shirts and ‘one-offs’.
All Big Blue garments are made from organic cotton, grown without using pesticides, insecticides and herbicides. Water-based inks are used, and not environmentally harmful plastisol ones. All packaging is eco-friendly, made from recyclable, biodegradable and plastic-free sustainably sourced paper, and is entirely carbon neutral. Labels are made with recycled paper and recycled, repurposed cotton. Prices start from £28.
Her debut collection, now available to buy online, features a selection of hoodies, sweatshirts, t-shirts and ‘one-offs’.
All Big Blue garments are made from organic cotton, grown without using pesticides, insecticides and herbicides. Water-based inks are used, and not environmentally harmful plastisol ones. All packaging is eco-friendly, made from recyclable, biodegradable and plastic-free sustainably sourced paper, and is entirely carbon neutral. Labels are made with recycled paper and recycled, repurposed cotton. Prices start from £28.
Santa Visits Tong (2.12.20)
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He decked his tractor with as many twinkling lights as he could find and he travelled around Tong to spread Christmas joy to all the children in the village!
Organised by Tong School Parent Council, and supported by Tong Community Council, and Tong Grazing Community, Santa gave gifts to all the local children and kicked off December in Style.
This is ahead of a new Christmas Light display for the village. Supported by local warding funding from CnES, a new village Christmas tree will be installed outside Tong Hall. Along with new lighting to add to the festive spirit in the village.
Throughout the Covid Pandemic all the local groups came together to support the local community. Support was provided for those who needed shopping, support or even a friendly chat. Even now food vouchers are available for Tong residents who are in need. If anyone in Tong would like a Tesco voucher they just need to contact Tong Recreation Association on tongccentre@gmail.com in complete confidence.
TRA Chair Kathryn Lamont Smith said, “The whole of Tong has come together after a particularly hard year to create something very special for our village. We need to recognised an amazing effort from the Tong School Parent Council, The Tong Grazings Committee, Tong Community Council and Tong Recreation Association for coming together to create some really special events for all the people in Tong. We also want to thank CnES and our local councillors Donald Crichton, Calum Maclean and John MacIver for their support.”
Organised by Tong School Parent Council, and supported by Tong Community Council, and Tong Grazing Community, Santa gave gifts to all the local children and kicked off December in Style.
This is ahead of a new Christmas Light display for the village. Supported by local warding funding from CnES, a new village Christmas tree will be installed outside Tong Hall. Along with new lighting to add to the festive spirit in the village.
Throughout the Covid Pandemic all the local groups came together to support the local community. Support was provided for those who needed shopping, support or even a friendly chat. Even now food vouchers are available for Tong residents who are in need. If anyone in Tong would like a Tesco voucher they just need to contact Tong Recreation Association on tongccentre@gmail.com in complete confidence.
TRA Chair Kathryn Lamont Smith said, “The whole of Tong has come together after a particularly hard year to create something very special for our village. We need to recognised an amazing effort from the Tong School Parent Council, The Tong Grazings Committee, Tong Community Council and Tong Recreation Association for coming together to create some really special events for all the people in Tong. We also want to thank CnES and our local councillors Donald Crichton, Calum Maclean and John MacIver for their support.”
Loch a Tuath News Announces Exciting New Competition (5.11.20)
Loch a Tuath News (LATN) is delighted to announce an exciting new competition. Next year sees the magazine reach the huge milestone of 25 years in print.
Since the publication of the first issue, the magazine has undergone many changes, but at its core it is still a local publication, supporting and promoting local people and businesses, sharing news and views, and publishing a wide variety of original and interesting articles and interviews.
To celebrate its silver jubilee, the magazine is offering readers the chance to redesign its iconic masthead, which was kindly gifted by local artist Kate MacFarlane in 1997.
LATN editor Jayne MacArthur said, ‘In looking ahead to our silver anniversary next year, the committee decided it was an opportune moment to revamp the magazine and give readers a chance to try their hand at a designing us a new masthead. It’s going to take something amazing to trump what we already have!
We are announcing this now in order to give potential entrants plenty of time to come up with a design ahead, a judging panel to be convened, and for a big reveal in April, when we publish the first issue of what will be a historic volume for LATN.
This is only the first in a series of special competitions and other exciting features and articles we have planned for our 25th Anniversary, beginning next April, and we look forward to sharing these with you in due course.
For this competition, we are looking for both “professional” and amateur entries, and we encourage children to enter, too. The categories are: (1) P1–P3; (2) P4–P7; (3) S1–S6; and (4) adult/professional artist/designer entries. Anyone permanently resident in the Isle of Lewis may enter.
The winner of each category will receive £25, with the overall winner being awarded £250 and a year’s free subscription to the magazine.
The entries will be judged by a panel of five, which will include three of the LATN team, as well as two independent judges.
The deadline for entries is 31 January 2021. Judging will take place in February 2021.
The brief can be read in our November issue, which is out now, or online at www.lochatuathnews.com/competitions. Full terms and conditions are also available on the website, as well as instructions on how to submit your entry’.
Since the publication of the first issue, the magazine has undergone many changes, but at its core it is still a local publication, supporting and promoting local people and businesses, sharing news and views, and publishing a wide variety of original and interesting articles and interviews.
To celebrate its silver jubilee, the magazine is offering readers the chance to redesign its iconic masthead, which was kindly gifted by local artist Kate MacFarlane in 1997.
LATN editor Jayne MacArthur said, ‘In looking ahead to our silver anniversary next year, the committee decided it was an opportune moment to revamp the magazine and give readers a chance to try their hand at a designing us a new masthead. It’s going to take something amazing to trump what we already have!
We are announcing this now in order to give potential entrants plenty of time to come up with a design ahead, a judging panel to be convened, and for a big reveal in April, when we publish the first issue of what will be a historic volume for LATN.
This is only the first in a series of special competitions and other exciting features and articles we have planned for our 25th Anniversary, beginning next April, and we look forward to sharing these with you in due course.
For this competition, we are looking for both “professional” and amateur entries, and we encourage children to enter, too. The categories are: (1) P1–P3; (2) P4–P7; (3) S1–S6; and (4) adult/professional artist/designer entries. Anyone permanently resident in the Isle of Lewis may enter.
The winner of each category will receive £25, with the overall winner being awarded £250 and a year’s free subscription to the magazine.
The entries will be judged by a panel of five, which will include three of the LATN team, as well as two independent judges.
The deadline for entries is 31 January 2021. Judging will take place in February 2021.
The brief can be read in our November issue, which is out now, or online at www.lochatuathnews.com/competitions. Full terms and conditions are also available on the website, as well as instructions on how to submit your entry’.