29/08/2026
August saw a record number of monthly visitors attend the environment exhibition at Old Lochmaddy School, so many many thanks to everybody who stopped by, recommended the exhibition, shared a positive sentiment, or otherwise contributed. All your help is greatly appreciated.
And as well as the exhibition, there were other activities worthy of note, thanks, and congratulations over the course of the month:
- SWI Lochmaddy held its summer exhibition in the school, showcasing the array of lovely work its members had put together.
- Donald MacKinnon MSP stopped by to hold a constituency surgery, as well as tour the exhibition - giving it a seal of approval in the visitors book.
- On the subject of seals, or at least a photo of one: Logan Maclean picked up his prize for winning the recent Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival Wildlife Photography Competition Under 18's category.
- Raphael Rychetsky, winner of the Open Category for his startling starling photo, also came by to get his prize and tour the exhibits.
- Sadie Gorvett from Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust addressed a full room on the Weird and Wonderful World of Whales, before a few souls braved the midges to practice a whale watch at the waterfront (with zero appreciation for timing, four dolphins were spotted 5km out ten minutes after it concluded).
- Machair Weave, which runs the weaving studio on the top floor, welcomed a group of visitors keen to learn more about the techniques of traditional weaving.
- Another round of driving theory tests was held, putting more drivers 'on the road' to getting their licence.
- The ICAN Resource Centre opened, providing online research resources and meeting equipment not only to ICAN members but the broader community.
So thank you to everyone making use of this community resource.
Finally, anyone interested in receiving direct emails about future events at the old school, or holding their own activities in any of the spaces, just get in touch via [email protected].
