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23-26 October 2009
Stitches on the Bridge will be hanging pieces of knitting and crochet on the Skye Bridge from Friday 23 to Monday 26 October 2009.

The hanging is to celebrate Highland Homecoming and the links between Skye and communities worldwide. Pieces of knitting and crochet have been sent from as far afield as China, Australia, the US and Europe.

Stitches on the Bridge is calling for volunteers to help with compiling the pieces in the weeks leading up to the celebration and also with hanging the pieces on the bridge on Friday 23 October 2009. Volunteers should call +44 (0)1599 566323.

On Saturday 24 October 2009, Under the Bridges, an afternoon and evening event to celebrate the hanging, will be held in Kyleakin Village Hall from 2 pm until 11 pm. The afternoon will see informal workshops in knitting and crochet with the aim of creating giant links to form a knitted chain for the bridge. Teas and coffees will also be available.

Kyle Youth Café will be holding a stovies supper in the early evening, along with an informal ceilidh, in the true sense of the word, with a variety of different turns and an “open mic” session.

26 September 2009
The Friends of Dr McKinnon Memorial Hospital will be holding a buffet and silent auction on Saturday 26th September in Kyleakin Hall.
28 August 2009
Kyleakin Connections will be holding a Bingo afternoon in the Nice Cafe/Day Centre at 1.30 pm. Entry is £6 and includes refreshments, home baking and bingo cards.
18 August 2009
The Scottish Blood Transfusion Service will be taking blood donations in the Kyleakin village hall between 3.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. Please come along and support them.
27 June 2009
Fashion Aid 2009, show and clothes sale in aid of local Red Cross funds, 7-9pm, Entry £3. Raffle includes a superb first prize of TWO Adult tickets, children's tickets PLUS Camping for the Belladrum Music Festival in August.
28 April 2009
The Scottish Blood Transfusion Service will be taking blood donations in the Kyleakin village hall between 3.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. Please come along and support them.
04 March 2009
Kyleakin WRI in association with the British Red Cross will be holding a Fashion Show in the Kyleakin Hall at 7 p.m. Come along for the show and to grab up some superb bargains. Latest clothes from Tescos all at knockdown prices all in aid of the Red Cross.
29 December 2008
The local WRI shall be holding their annual Quiz in the Kyleakin Hall at 7.30 p.m. Come and enjoy the fun!
9 December 2008
The Scottish Blood Transfusion Service will be taking blood donations in the Kyleakin village hall between 3.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. Please come along and support them.
29 September 2008
An EGM for Kyleakin & Kylerhea Community Company is to be held in Kyleakin Hall at 7p.m.
2 August 2008
Kyleakin Village Gala
25-26 April 2008
The Drambiue Pursuit comes to Kyleakin this weekend. See here
22 April 2008
The Scottish Blood Transfusion Service will be taking blood donations in the Kyleakin village hall between 3.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. Please come along and support them.
16 - 30 March 2008
Which Way? 2008 Gospel Mission will be in Kyleakin and Broadford. 18th/19th/20th/25th - Prayer & Gospel meetings in Kyleakin Church Hall 7.30p.m.; 21st/28th Youth Night Drop In Cafe in Kyleakin Church Hall at 8 p.m. Also Childrens Clubs in the Church hall 25-28th 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for primary school ages Further details from Ben Johnstone on 01471 820063
10 January 2008
Strath Gaelic Choir will be resuming practise in Kyleakin Hall and extend a warm welcome to new members in all sections.
27 December 2007
The Annual W.I. quiz in Kyleakin Hall, starts 7.30 p.m. famous for everyone being so bad at the Skye round!
24 September 2007
AGM of the Skye & Lochalsh Association for Disability meeting at 5 p.m. in the Old School in Kyleakin. All welcome.
05 September 2007
ATLANTIC VOICES / GUTHAIN A' CHUAIN. Blas Festival 2007 - Mary Jane Lamond Band and Kathleen MacInnes Band. Starts 7.30 p.m. in the Village Hall
28 August 2007
The Scottish Blood Transfusion Service will be taking blood donations in the Kyleakin village hall between 3.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. Please come along and support them
25 August 2007
Kyleakin to Kyle open water swim competition. The swim will start from Kyleakin slipway at 5.30 p.m. Details from the Lochalsh Leisure Centre on (01599) 534848 or email chris@lochalshleisure.wanadoo.co.uk
04 August 2007
Kyleakin Village Gala.

The Gala Committee are looking for donations of Soup& Sandwiches and items for the Home Baking and Bottle stalls, also Tombola and Raffle prizes. If you can help please contract either  Jenny MacKenzie (01599 534513) or Mary Reid (01599 534189). Also, if you are prepared to help set up or dismantle the Gala or steward at the Dances on the Friday or Saturday please contact John Reid (01599 534758)

 

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