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Dè tha dol? Harris @dethadolharris.bsky.social · Sep 3

What Harris women want... 😉 This and much more in the latest DTD! Available in the usual local shops.

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Dè tha dol? Harris @dethadolharris.bsky.social · Sep 1

Nach fosgail sibh Geata na Fèinne an t-seachdain-sa, saoil dè tha 'dol aca? 🐺👱🏻🐺

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Seann gheama: Geata na Fèinne

Fañch Bihan-GallicBha Seanchas na Fèinne air leth cliùiteach sna ginealaichean a dh’fhalbh, agus tha cuimhne fhathast aig cuid air naidheachdan, seanfhacail, agus seanchas eile mun cuairt air Fionn ag...

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Dè tha dol? Harris @dethadolharris.bsky.social · Aug 25

Read about the successful trip of the local dancers to Ireland. 🍀🤩🎶 In the current Dè tha dol? and now also online:

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Harris dancers take on Ulster Championships

Harris Highland Dancing It was a lovely summer of highland dancing for 13 dancers from across Lewis and Harris as the Claire Wilson School of Dance headed to Derry/Londonderry, Ireland, to take part i...

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Dè tha dol? Harris @dethadolharris.bsky.social · Aug 20

Attention, parents! 📢 The new DTD is out, and it will make you proud. Enjoy the artwork from the Playscheme and pictures of the Harris dancers in Ireland. Find out more about the funding for local projects or about the new gym in Leverburgh. 👨‍🎨🤝🏋️‍♀️

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Dè tha dol? Harris @dethadolharris.bsky.social · Aug 19

Looking back at this year's South Harris Agricultural Show... "For many, this show is a real highlight of the year — a chance for the whole community to come together." 🐑🚜🍅

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Agricultural Show and its stars brighten grey day in Leverburgh

Emma Holmes MackinnonThe South Harris Agricultural Show took place on Tuesday 29 July and was a roaring success! Even the sometimes-inclement weather could not dampen attendees’ spirits, and turnout w...

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Dè tha dol? Harris @dethadolharris.bsky.social · Aug 11

In the latest Tea break, our readers can get to know a new member of the HVS team, our Finance and Office Administrator Kristen Murray. 😊 Now you can also read the interview online:

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Tea break: Kristen Murray

In our regular feature, we join a local for a tea break and find out how they spend their time and their time off. This week, we welcome Kristen Murray, Finance and Office Administrator with Harris Vo...

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Dè tha dol? Harris @dethadolharris.bsky.social · Aug 6

Info on the Bays of Harris buyout, an Agricultural Show reportage, a lovely tea break, and more in the new DTD... 👩‍🦳👨‍🦱👱 Now available in the shops!

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Dè tha dol? Harris @dethadolharris.bsky.social · Aug 4

We published the second part of the Local Place Plan update in the last DTD. 🧭📅💭 Detailed information can be found on the Harris Forum website, and a summary is here:

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One step further with our Local Place Plan for Harris Part II

Based on the recent community consultations held by the Harris Forum across Harris, the first focus areas of the Local Place Plan are ready for your comments.The conversations during the last months p...

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Dè tha dol? Harris @dethadolharris.bsky.social · Jul 30

A special event for women 💁‍♀️ on Thursday 28 August, at 12:30 at the Harris Hotel. Read more in the latest DTD or on our website:

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Dè tha dol? Harris @dethadolharris.bsky.social · Jul 23

The new DTD is out! 🙂 Find out more about the Local Place Plan, get ready for upcoming events, and keep on top of the bins schedule. 😁

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Dè tha dol? Harris @dethadolharris.bsky.social · Jul 21

Having a cactussy Monday? Cheer up by reading about a new book by @louisamacdougall.bsky.social and enjoy the inventiveness of young Hearaich who helped her. More on our website:

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Dè tha dol? Harris @dethadolharris.bsky.social · Jul 16

At the end of July, the Local Place Plan extracts will be available at various public spaces around Harris. Follow the updates of the Harris Forum and read more on our blog:

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One step further with our Local Place Plan for Harris

Harris ForumBased on the recent community consultations held by the Harris Forum across Harris, the first focus areas of the Local Place Plan are ready for your comments.The conversations during the l...

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Dè tha dol? Harris @dethadolharris.bsky.social · Jul 9

Twinkle, twinkle to the nearest shop for the new DTD! 🏃🌠

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Dè tha dol? Harris @dethadolharris.bsky.social · Jul 7

There are multiple work and volunteering opportunities in Leverburgh Care Home. 🌻🧑‍⚕️☕️ Find out more on our website:

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You are invited to Leverburgh Care Home

Leverburgh Care HomeLike many other places in the Outer Hebrides, the Leverburgh Care Home are experiencing a staffing shortage. As an essential service provider to the community, the residential home...

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Dè tha dol? Harris @dethadolharris.bsky.social · Jul 1

Read about an amazing new project that enables local businesses to support unpaid carers. 🫶

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WICCF launches card to support carers

In the second week of June, the Western Isles Community Care Forum (WICCF) launched the HS Carer Card for unpaid carers. The card entitles its holder to discounts or benefits from local businesses tha...

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Dè tha dol? Harris @dethadolharris.bsky.social · Jun 25

Another DTD issue is waiting for you in the shops! 📰✨️ This time, we focused on the topic of care, and you will also find the final part of Kate Lewis's hiking adventure. 🪨🥾

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Dè tha dol? Harris @dethadolharris.bsky.social · Jun 23

Bha co-chomhairleachadh air an Tairbeart mu Phlana Ùr nan Eilean. Chì sibh barrachd mun chùis air an làrach-lìn.

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Plana ùr nan Eilean

Fañch Bihan-GallicThàinig sgioba à Riaghaltas na h-Alba chun Tairbeart air an 22mh den Chèitean airson beachdan an t-sluaigh a thrusadh mu Phlana Nàiseanta nan Eilean. Dh’fhoillsicheadh a’ chiad phlan...

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Dè tha dol? Harris @dethadolharris.bsky.social · Jun 10

Tha sgoilearan an t-Òib a' comharrachadh cho math 's a rinn iad ann am Prògram so-sheasmhachd eadar-nàiseanta nan èiceo-sgoiltean. Nach leugh sibh barrachd air ar làrach-lìn:

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Suas le brataichean an t-Òib!

Sgoil an t-ÒibA bhalaich ort! Tha’d a’ comharrachadh 30 bliadhna de Sgoiltean Eco ann an Alba, agus chaidh 20 sgoil a tha gu pròiseil a’ togail Bratach Uaine Eadar-nàiseanta nan Sgoiltean Eco, thar 16...

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Dè tha dol? Harris @dethadolharris.bsky.social · Jun 4

The new DTD is out today! 🌱💡🌱 Just remember to hold it firmly when leaving the shop! 🌬🤪

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Dè tha dol? Harris @dethadolharris.bsky.social · Jun 3

A Tea break that is sure to make you smile. ☺️ Read about Dan's life in Harris, crofting, and the community in Maraig:

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Tea break: Dan Morrison

In our regular feature, we join a local for a tea break and find out how they spend their time and their time off. This week, we welcome Dan Morrison, or “Dan Maraig” as he is known. A local icon in h...

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Dè tha dol? Harris @dethadolharris.bsky.social · May 28

Go back in time to learn about the Amhuinnsuidhe Church of Scotland Mission Station and the story of its bible. More on our website:

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Bible restoration

Calum MackayFor well over a century, until approximately twenty years ago, different denominations of the church employed catechists, lay preachers, or missionaries in small communities throughout the...

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Dè tha dol? Harris @dethadolharris.bsky.social · May 21

Celebration for Bill Lawson, Tea break with Dan Maraig, award for Sgoil an t-Òib, Swim the Sound fundraiser, Harris Youth Shinty, and much more on the pages of our latest issue. 🙂 Available in the local shops! 📰🏃🏃‍♀️

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Dè tha dol? Harris @dethadolharris.bsky.social · May 19

"In the 1970s and 80s, the local newspapers didn’t have a photographer to record events in Harris. My father loved photography and carried his camera around the island with him." More about Harris scrapbooks:

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Tea break: Angus MacPherson

In our regular feature, we join Angus MacPherson to find out about the wonderful scrapbooks created by his parents. The scrapbooks represent an amazing diary of local history of the 1970s and 80s.Angu...

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Dè tha dol? Harris @dethadolharris.bsky.social · May 13

While enjoying the colours of Harris in the sunlight, you can read about how the Outer Hebrides inspire local artist Joceline Hildrey. 🎨🖼 You can read the interview on our webpage:

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Tea break: Joceline Hildrey

In our regular feature, we join a local for a tea break and find out how they spend their time and their time off. This week, we welcome Joceline Hildrey for an artist’s view on island life.Can you in...

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Dè tha dol? Harris @dethadolharris.bsky.social · May 7

Take a sneak peek at Harris scrapbooks, get tips for horticultural competitions, and continue hiking through the hills with Kate Lewis. ☘️🧐🌱 Upcoming events and job opportunities can also be found in the new DTD - now in the shops.

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