Safe Families Western Isles

18/06/2026

Helpful information about being a Host Friend!

We have had children hosted and they had a great time! 🏡😃 as did their amazing host friends!

It also benefited their Parents who had some time out 😊

Another great way to volunteer! 😄👏🏻

09/06/2026

Our huge thanks to welovestornoway.com for writing an article about our support! 😄 📰

Check out the article at :

https://welovestornoway.com/index.php/articles/42701-crossroads-agm-highlights-local-services-valuable-support

A fantastic article with updates about our support since beginning in 2023! 🤩

For the local news and events in the Western Isles, We Love Stornoway connects our island communities, highlighting key happenings and sharing positive stories.

05/06/2026

The amazing Loch a Tuath News have included an article about us and the work that we do!
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We can’t wait to get our own copy! 🤩

We are SO grateful to our local news for spreading the word about us and what we do as we look to reach more families and volunteers 🤩👏🏻

Our many thanks to Loch A Tuath News for the feature! 😄

😍June Issue Heading to a Shelf Near You😍
The June edition of Loch a Tuath News is here and being delivered to our stockists today and tomorrow.
🏝️Another different front cover for you to enjoy! This month's featured artist is Ishbel Murray from Tong, who has provided us with a very summery watercolour called ‘Sligean Samhraidh’ (‘Summer Shells’). This special edition cover is part of our 30th anniversary year celebrations 🫶
👉ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
Plenty of village news from around the district
We interview Andrew Macleod about his new book 'The Stones of Time'
Find out about a new coffee blend named after Broad Bay by Heather Isle Coffee Company ☕️
Meet the Safe Families Western Isles team and learn about what they do
We say farewell to Do Martin as he wraps up his stint in the Crofting Corner hotseat 🐑
PLUS all the usual favourites: old photos, reader photos, school news, Coinneach Aig Baile, Back in Time and lots more!

All this for just £2.20!

04/06/2026

Another week, another adventure for Catherine! 🚗😃

Catherine gave a presentation at the WFM meeting in Shawbost and had a lovely time! 😀

Our huge thanks to the WFM Shawbost group for the invitation and for hearing about what we do ☺️👐🏻

01/06/2026

Due to a conference taking place at the Church & Barn this weekend, Who Let the Coves Out will be on next week Saturday 13th instead!
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We wanted to give you all plenty notice! 😁

All male parents/guardians are welcome! 👋🏻
And of course you will get your tasty bacon butty! 🥓 😀

29/05/2026

Did you know that anyone ages 18+ can apply to volunteer? 🤩

We recently had a young adult come alongside a girl to spend time with her and have fun whilst Mum did things in the house and watched her younger brother ☺️

Together they played games, did crafts, and even went for a walk or two! 🧩🎨🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️

The young girl had lots of fun and felt so grown up being with an older girl who was fun, friendly and easy to talk to ! 😃🎉

To find out more abut volunteering ; contact our page or [email protected] 😀

28/05/2026

Catherine gave a presentation about our work at the Galson Estate Trust AGM last week ! 😃🎉👏🏻

Our huge thanks to the Galson Estate Trust for having us! 😄 Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn

Our Catherine loves an adventure! 😄🚗🌍 and took these fab pictures of the scenery! 📸😍

21/05/2026

THIS SATURDAY! 🤩 All P7’s welcome to The Shed on Saturday for our P7 Summer Party!! For our final P7 Saturday of the School Year we are going all out! Bouncy Castle, Slushies, Swingball, Outdoor games and more - Everything Free! 🎉
Spread the word, see you all there! 🥳

18/05/2026

Catherine had a wonderful time at the Crossroads Harris AGM where she gave a presentation about our support and how to volunteer! 😃🎉

We so appreciate getting invitations to speak at events held by our wonderful partner agencies! ☺️👋🏻