Archive for June, 2009

Tiree Pipe Band’s annual participation in Strathaven’s Gala Day was more successful than usual this June – as they won the Strathaven Gala Shield in competition with Strathaven and East Kilbride Bands. While it was a pleasant surprise to win the Shield, to most of the Band it came as a complete shock, as few… »

Well deserved Congratulations to the Tiree ladies and all participants who have to train rigorously to take part in what can be a gruelling event. We did it! After 26.2 miles and seven hours of walking, TEAM TIREE crossed the finish line at 6.58am. Fiona, Myra, Jackie and Caroline would like to thank everyone who… »

Assistant Chief Constable John Neilson and Convener of Strathclyde Police Authority Paul Rooney helicoptered into Tiree to spend the day with P.C. Kevin Harrison. The morning was spent visiting the Airport and the Radar station. The afternoon plan was to rove around the island. An Tirisdeach caught up with them before they lunched at Elephant’s… »

Next week sees the start of Fèis Thiriodh, Tiree’s festival of traditional music, dance and culture, and 2009 looks to be building on the success of last year’s record-breaking Fèis. The week starts on Sunday afternoon with a walk round Hynish looking at the township’s fascinating history and looking behind the buildings to look at… »

I’m sure that following the events of Friday 29th to Sunday 31st May there must have been a few raised eyebrows when I was quoted in the Oban Times as commending Calmac Route Manager Ian Fox for his efforts following the breakdown of the Clansman. I must say that on Saturday morning at 6.30am in… »

Adam and Sian were determined to have their wedding in Tiree where they first met. Both have connections with Tiree surf-Adam having spent hours battling its force and Sian working as a marketing media manager for the PWA. Therefore, Crossapol beach was a most appropriate place to hold their wedding. The weather was kind on… »

Evelyn Baxter’s School on Japanese Patchwork 13 -14th May Liz Hunter led a very informative and interesting class on E.B.S.J.P. There was a very high attendance for this class and Liz made everyone feel at ease as she took them through the various stages. Cutting out templates, material, tacking, ironing into shape and sewing to… »

Fire and Rescue Dear An Tirisdeach, I think we would all agree that the Tiree Fire & Rescue Station does not have the full range of facilities that we would expect of a modern facility. There was intent at one stage to work in partnership with the airport to try and develop a Volunteer Station… »