Archive for November, 2014

The party was held at the Backpackers’ Lodge and attended by all the children, including a very welcome visitor from Italy, Lily.  There were outrageous costumes worn by children and adults alike, and lots of treats.  Very fine hot-dogs, a superb range of cakes (many prepared by the children themselves) and delicious drinks, set upon a beautifully decorated table with magnificent pumpkin.  The traditional party games involved one and all – many thanks to all who helped, especially Sarah, Jodi ...

The Heritage annual cheese and wine event was held on Saturday 25th October within the modest confines of The Old Generator Shed.  Despite lashing rain it was, as ever, a highly successful event – more than 40 people attended for this, the final event of the year.

Throughout 2014 COHT hosted an exhibition of Colonsay WWI material prepared by local military historian and ...

More commonly known as OctoberFest, this has become an established event and runs through the first few weeks of the month, covering the tatty-howkin’ school holidays.  It is a slightly informal version of our Spring Festival and has enabled us to add a little extra choice and variety to the autumn calendar.  Just a random selection of events included a Viking Walk to Oransay led by Andrew McMorrine, Jewellery Making for Kids with Morag Halligan, a Nature Walk with Jane ...

Join us for a Bonfire, BBQ & Fireworks

NOW WEDNESDAY 5TH OCTOBER

6.30pm

Colonsay Community Garden

Rev. E. Gibson will lead the community in a service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance commencing at 10.30 sharp on Sunday 9th November.  Please gather in good time within the CalMac building; following the wreath-laying, those present are warmly invited to repair to The Colonsay Hotel where tea and coffee will be available.

The Colonsay Gathering is to be held at Crianlarich Hotel on the weekend of 7th February 2015 – this is a great chance for friends old and new to gather off-island and let their hair down, whilst raising vital funds for the work of the Colonsay Community Development Company.  Please make a wee note in your diary now – full details from CCDC or Christa Byrne.
Climbing the MacPhees: a splendid chance to see the whole island in one connected ...