WICCI Uist & Barra

18/06/2026

Why not come along and try your hand at this therapeutic, calming, art session? You do not need to be good at drawing or painting to do this! The workshop is free, open to men and women affected by cancer and you are welcome to bring a friend / partner / family member along with you.

To book your place please DM here, call 07538 566207 or email [email protected]

14/06/2026

🤍 Our gentle movement class with Lisanne MacInnes tomorrow, Monday 15th June, at Garadh a Bagh a tuath has been postponed.

The next class will be on Monday 29th June at 1pm. Please share 🤍

12/06/2026

💜💚 A wee reminder of this fantastic fundraising event by happening tonight in Sgoil Uibhist a' Tuath. We will be there too with our information stand - pop over for a chat to find out more about the non-clinical support we are able to offer cancer patients and their families across the Western Isles 💜💚

Western Isles Cancer Care Initiative

DATE FOR THE DIARY NEXT MONTH!

09/06/2026

Tomorrow in Barra, we will be at the Barra Learning Centre from 11.30am - 1.30pm for drop-in, followed by the Barra Cancer Support Group meeting at 3.15pm in Cobhair Bharraigh.

Pop in to find out more about the support we can offer or for friendly, supportive chat and a cuppa ☕

08/06/2026

💚💚 This Friday, 12th June at 7.30pm - come along and support this fantastic Macmillan Cancer Support North Uist Branch fundraiser 💚💚

DATE FOR THE DIARY NEXT MONTH!

03/06/2026

📆The Uist Men's Cancer Support Group's monthly meeting will be this Saturday, 6th June, 11am - 1pm.

02/06/2026

💜Not quite sure how we’ve reached June already but here we are! And here is our events calendar for the month.

💚Please note there is no drop-in at the Balivanich office this month. Sandra and Deirdre will be working from home though, and still available to support you so please just get in touch;

💜Sandra MacKinnon ~ [email protected] ~ 07538 566113
💚Deirdre Steele ~ [email protected] ~ 07538 566207

28/05/2026

🏃‍♀️ We hope all you runners are fit and ready for the Benbecula Half Marathon this Saturday! 🏃‍♂️

🙌 Thank you so much to the Benbecula Half Marathon and 10k committee for choosing to support WICCI through any donations received for entry to the celebratory Family Ceilidh in the Dark Island Hotel in the evening - it's sure to be a fantastic day and night out for all! 🎶

🍀 Good luck to all the runners and well done to all the organisers 🌟 Let's hope this lovely weather continues to Saturday 😎

🎶 Benbecula Half Marathon Family Ceilidh Night 🎶

Following feedback from the community, we've brought the start time forward to make this a true family ceilidh night, giving everyone a chance to come along, enjoy the music, have a dance, and be part of the celebrations.

Join us at the Dark Island Hotel from 7:00pm – 9:30pm on Saturday 30th May for a fantastic evening of live music from Pàdruig Morrison, family fun, and a great atmosphere. Entry is free, with donations at the door going to WICCI Uist & Barra

After what promises to be a fantastic day at the Benbecula Half Marathon, we'd love to see runners, supporters, families, friends, and visitors come together to celebrate.

💃 Great music
🕺 Family fun
🎉 All welcome

Come along, have a dance, celebrate a fantastic day, and support a great cause!

24/05/2026

💜 A reminder that our Uist Ladies Cancer Support Group will meet this Tuesday, 26th May, 12pm at Taigh Sgìre Sholais .

We look forward to seeing you there 💚

19/05/2026

💜 The Barra Cancer Support Group meeting is on this Thursday, 21st, at 3.15pm in Cobhair Bharraigh - come along for supportive chat and a cuppa 💚