Harris Voluntary Service

We are looking for a new Development Manager to lead Harris Voluntary Service in this exciting time of change.

Please note that the role of Finance and Office Administrator is also available.

For a full job description, please see our website: https://wix.to/0SoHCal

What a night!

We had such a brilliant time at our anniversary ceilidh last night, and we are so grateful for the level of support that we received.

To our amazing sponsors, The Isle of Harris Distillery and Lunchbox Hebrides a massive thank you for the incredible spread of drinks and food, what a show of support for our local charities and community organisations.

To our entertainers extraordinaire, Emma Scalpay, Corina MacInnes and Jayne Macdonald: you ladies are so talented, what a reminder of the local talent pool here in Harris!

Thank you to Iain Angus, Tosh and AJ for keeping us dancing all night long 🕺

Finally huge huge thanks to the Tarbert Community Centre - Isle of Harris and Heather and Kirsty for volunteering and making this happen. To our other volunteers: Gemma, Corina, Maggie, Alena, Fanch thank you so much, couldn't have done it without you.

See you for our 70th birthday?

Busy setting up at the Tarbert Community Centre - Isle of Harris !

Can't wait to see you all later!

Today's the day!

We are SO excited to hear Emma Scalpay, Corina MacInnes, Jayne MacDonald and Iain Angus and Tosh TONIGHT, at Tarbert Community Centre - Isle of Harris.

Come along and support a great cause - every proceeds from tonight's event will go towards our Hardship Fund and our annual Summer Playscheme.

Very much looking forward to performing at the Harris Voluntary Service Cèilidh tonight.

Chì mi ann sibh! 🌟

Public Notice:

Harris Voluntary Service has moved! You can now find us in Room 12 in the Old Primary School, alongside our lovely colleagues from the Volunteer Centre Western Isles - Harris and Harris Forum.

Pop in to see us any time! Our office is accessible to members of the public Monday-Thursday, 9-5pm.

We're hiring! We are looking for a new Finance and Office administrator.

Please click on the link below for the full job description. Any questions about the role, please feel free to get in touch!

Find out more on our website: https://wix.to/6oyC9Zw

Our ceilidh is only TWO days away!

In addition to the brilliant live music, we'll be showcasing a little exhibition reflecting on the amazing achievements of the voluntary sector in Harris.

HVS (previously known as Harris Council of Social Service) has done so much over the years, including fundraising for the construction of the Sports Centre in the 1990s, publishing the first tourist guide book in the late 1960s, and of course taking over the publication of the Dè tha dol? in 1981.

Come along on Friday evening and help us make sure we continue to provide the best service for the community. All proceeds from ticket sales and donations will go towards the Hardship Fund and our annual Summer Playscheme.

The next meeting of Spoon Café is taking place today!

Spoon Café is a peer support group, led by and for people living with chronic pain and energy limiting conditions. If you'd like to know more about how the group operates, please check out our code of conduct:

Do:

Do treat others with respect at all times.

Do accommodate others’ need wherever possible

Do be kind and supportive.

Do listen to others.

Do accept others’ unconditionally.

Do provide ‘trigger warnings’ for sensitive topics.

Do treat all information as confidential: ‘what is said in the group stays in the group’.

Don’t:

Don’t share personal information or contact details of another member without permission.

Don’t share anything discussed by group members outwith the group, whether by word of mouth or online.

Don’t offer unsolicited advice.

Don’t undermine others or express judgement.

Don’t talk over others.

Don’t gossip.

The next meeting of Spoon Café is taking place this Tuesday at 2:30 pm at the Old Primary School.

Spoon Café is a peer-support group for people living with chronic pain and long term conditions. Everyone is welcome to come along for a chat.

One week to go until our anniversary ceilidh! 💃

The event is giving us a platform not only to celebrate our brilliant community groups and volunteers but also to fundraise for two projects that we care so much about. One of these projects is our Summer Playscheme, which HVS has been running for over two decades.

This year, we organised 6 days of activities, received over 200 bookings, and served 110 lunches to Harris children. It was a fantastic week, and we cannot wait to do it all again next year!

We can't wait to see you all next Friday, at the Tarbert Community Centre. Get your ticket from all local shops or on Eventbrite.

The next meeting of Spoon Café is taking place this Tuesday at 2:30 pm at the Old Primary School.

Spoon Café is a peer-support group for people living with chronic pain and long term conditions. Everyone is welcome to come along for a chat.

A new Dè tha dol? is out! Soon to be delivered to the shops. 🛍🙋 Get your copy for local updates, tips for interesting events and festivals, and crosswords! 🤔🧐🤯

Please note that applications to the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund open on Monday 30 September. The fund is open to grassroot community organisations and we would particularly like to encourage Harris-based groups to apply.

Applications forms will be made available on www.tsiwi.org.uk on Monday.

If you need help with your application, please get in touch with us at [email protected].

Only two weeks to go until the HVS 60th Anniversary Ceilidh! ✨

This event is fantastic opportunity to celebrate our community's achievements with amazing music, drinks, and food, but also to fundraise for two projects very close to our hearts.

One of these is the our Hardship Fund, which offer financial support to anyone in need. The Fund was particularly in demand this winter as fuel and energy costs rocketed, and we expect very much the same this year. The fund is open to all Harris residents, and referrals are very much encouraged. If you know someone who is struggling, please get in touch with us.

All proceeds from ticket sales, donations etc will go towards our Hardship Fund, as well as our Summer Playscheme (more about that next week...)

You can purchase your ticket at all the local shops, as well as on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1000557874537?aff=oddtdtcreator

🎉3 weeks to go! 🎉

Countdown has officially begun for our 60th anniversary ceilidh, taking place on Friday 4 October at Tarbert Community Centre - Isle of Harris 😍

You can get your tickets via Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1000557874537?aff=oddtdtcreator

Or at all local shops (Clachan, Brownie, AD Munro, Ardhasaig)

Harris Voluntary Service Anniversary Cèilidh Join us to celebrate 60 years of Voluntary Service with musical guests Iain Angus and Tosh

This issue has a little bit of everything - art, practical updates, job adverts, crosswords (in Gaelic and English), and much more. 🤩 You can get your next DTD in local shops this afternoon, or get in touch if you would like the online subscription. 💻

Fasten your seatbelts, we're getting ready to cast off! 😀 Tickets go on sale in one week for the HVS cèilidh! 🎶

Aside from the music, appetizers, and drinks, you can look forward to an exhibition created for the 60th anniversary of HVS. 📸📜

Come help us celebrate six decades of voluntary service! 🎈🥳

Humidity's rising, barometer's getting low, and the next issue of the DTD is putting on wellies and heading to the local shops. 🗞 You will find many interesting events and uplifting news inside. Busy days ahead for our community! 🥳
We already look forward to your next contributions. You can stand under our ☂️.
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