Tachartasan - Events

Cèol Nis 2006

1^st August - 5^th August 2006

A 5 day music & arts festival in the heart of Ness that provides entertainment every evening. We have cultural and musical events throughout the week including Ceilidh bands and traditional singing. This year we have an Irish exchange visit from Conamara joining us all week who will be performing on the Thursday evening. Other acts include Jenna Cummings, Ness Melodeon Band and others to be confirmed. The performances will be taking place in Taigh Dhonnchaidh & the Ness Social Club.

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Fèis Taigh Dhonnchaidh 2006

31^st July - 4^th August 2006

Fèis Taigh Dhonnchaidh runs from the 31st July – 4th August and provides daily tuition in a variety of music, song and dance for both adults & children. The classes include traditional singing, Fiddle, Piping, Highland dancing and many more with classes running from 10am-4pm. This will be a wonderful experience for an insight into the wonderful world of cultural music, dance and the arts.

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Sgoil Shamhraidh (Gaidhlig Summer School) 2006

31^st July - 4^th August 2006

Am bu chaomh leibh Gàidhlig ionnsachadh? Am bu chaomh leibh ur sgilean cànain a’ leasachadh?

10^mh – 14^mh Iuchar: Luchd Tòiseachaidh/Ire Mheadhanach
31^mh Iuchar – 4^mh Lùnastal: Ire mheadhanach/Ire Adhartach

Tha Colaiste a Chaisteil ann an com-pàirteachas ri Iomairt Nis, Comunn Eachdraidh Nis agus Taigh Dhonnchaidh a’ toirt cothrom shònraichte do dh’oileanaich agus daoine aig a bheil ùidh sa Ghàidhlig an cànan ionnsachadh no na sgilean cànain adhartachadh ann an coimhearsnachd sa bheil mòran dha na daoine a’ cleachdadh na Gàidhlig gu làitheil.

Tha an Sgoil Shamhraidh a’ gabhail àite ann an Nis, a’ choimhearsnachd as fhaide Tuath ann an Leòdhas:

• 10mh – 14mh Iuchar aig an aon àm ri Feis Cheilteach Innse Gall
• 31 Iuchar – 4mh Lùnastal aig àm Ceòl Nis

Ma tha ùidh agaibh ann an Gàidhlig ionnsachadh no ma tha sibh airson ur sgilean cànain a leasachadh, nach tig sibh chun Sgoil Shamhraidh a bhios a’ ruith ann an Ionad Ionnsachaidh Nis. Bidh clasaichean rim faotainn gach madainn, agus feasgar bidh cothrom agaibh a dhol air turasan inntinneach timcheall na sgìre.

Tha an Sgoil Shamhraidh a’ toirt dhuibh cothrom Gàidhlig a chleachdadh ann an suidheachadh nàdarra, neo-fhoirmeil ach aig an aon àm tha sibh a’ leasachadh ur sgilean cànain agus air ur misneachadh gu bhith cleachdadh a’ chànain. ‘S e cothrom air leth a tha seo do dhaoine aig a bheil ùidh a bhith ag ionnsachadh ann an coimhearsnachd bheòthail a tha làidir a thaobh na Gàidhlig.

Cosgaisean £150 airson inbhich le leasachadh gu £100 airson oileanaich Chan eil seo a’ gabhail a-steach cosgaisean siubhail agus àite fuirich.

Ma tha sibh nas sine na 18 agus a’ fuireach ann an Alba, dh’fhaodadh sibh suas gu £200 de chuideachadh fhaighinn le cosgaisean cùrsa bho ILA Alba. Thig chun an làrach lìn aca aig www.ilascotland.org.uk no cuir fòn thuca air 0808 100 1090 airson clàradh.

Airson an tuilleadh fiosrachaidh, cuir fios gu:
Jayne NicLeòid
Colaiste a’ Chaisteil
Steòrnabhagh
Eilean Leòdhais
HS2 OXR
jayne.macleod@lews.uhi.ac.uk
(01851) 770 491

Would you like to learn Gaelic? Would you like to improve your language skills?

10-14th July: Beginners/Intermediate
31st July – 4th August: Intermediate/Advanced

Lews Castle College working with Iomairt Nis, Comunn Eachdraidh Nis and Taigh Dhonnchaidh are offering a unique opportunity for students and Gaelic Language enthusiasts to learn Gaelic or improve their language skills in a community where many of the people speak the language everyday.

The summer school will take place in Ness, the most northern community in Lewis

• 10th – 14th July: coinciding with Hebridean Celtic Festival
• 31st July – 4th August: coinciding with Ceòl Nis (Ness music festival)

If you are interested in learning Gaelic or brushing up on your Gaelic skills, why not attend Sgoil Shamhraidh, a week long Gaelic course held in the culturally rich, Gaelic speaking region of Ness, Isle of Lewis? Every day students will attend classes until lunch-time and then, in the afternoon be taken on informative trips around the community.

The Summer School gives you the chance to use Gaelic in a realistic, informal situation and at the same time improving your language skills and being given the confidence to use the language. This is an excellent opportunity for anybody interested in learning in a strong, active Gaelic community.

Costs £150 – Non-students
£100 – Students

This does not include travelling and accommodation costs.

If you are 18 and over and living in Scotland, you could get up to £200 towards your course costs from ILA Scotland. To register go to their website www.ilascotland.org.uk or phone 0808 100 1090.

For more information, contact: Jayne Macleod Lews Castle College Stornoway Isle of Lewis HS2 OXR jayne.macleod@lews.uhi.ac.uk
(01851) 770 491

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