IT'S a case of fourth time lucky today (27.7) as the Staffin Angling Competition will finally go ahead, thanks to an encouraging weather forecast.
The contest starts at 9.30am at Staffin Harbour and runs for three hours, with prizes for the Heaviest Fish and Heaviest Catch. There will be teas, coffees and snacks provided. Entry is £6 per adult and £3 per child. There will also be a raffle on the day. All proceeds will go towards Sgoil Stafainn Parent Council.
Life jackets must be worn by all participants and children must be supervised by an adult.
An update about the harbour construction works and community purchase will also be provided.
MEANWHILE, an appeal has been made for volunteers who are willing to spare some time at the end of next month to help at the Staffin Triathlon and 10k.
The event which was a resounding success in 2023 takes place on Saturday, August 31. It is organised by Skye Events and the Staffin Community Hall Association, with sponsorship and logistical support from Organic Sea Harvest. The race base is at the Hungry Gull.
Anybody who can provide some help on the day can e-mail the Hall Association via tallastafainn@gmail.com or ask at Staffin Stores.
Finally, Staffin Community Trust has recently wished goodbye to our programme manager Angus Murray after seven years.
Angus managed the design and delivery of the interpretation and the events programme for the acclaimed Skye Ecomuseum Druim nan Linntean project and worked closely with a range of organisations including Sgoil Stafainn, UHI, Portree High School, Highland Council, Rabbie's, SGRPID and so on in his work for the community.
One of the main funders, the National Heritage Lottery Fund, hailed Druim nan Linntean, as an exemplar project from which others in the UK could learn from.
Angus played a key role in the development of the long awaited Sùil nam Brà - which commemorates the Crofters' Uprising - at the Kilt Rock. It will be opening later this year and Angus worked closely with the artist Henry Castle, stonemason Hector Nicolson and our capable local tradesmen and contractors. He was also involved in the award-winning Sùil an t-Solais (Eye of the Light) photo exhibition in Staffin Hall.
Photographer Isabelle Law pictured local people in as many townships as she and Angus could visit, and in some memorable locations.
Angus was a key member of SCT's small team and will be a big miss, although he will not be leaving the community with the Leodhasach having become a naturalised taobh sear citizen...
Angus’ post as Gaelic development officer for SCT was funded over the last couple of years by Bòrd na Gàidhlig, while the National Lottery Heritage Fund supported the position prior to that. We are grateful to BnaG for this. Tha Urras An Taobh Sear taingeil airson an taic-airgid seo.
Everybody at Staffin Community Trust wishes him all the very best in his new job with the National Trust for Scotland.
