PAST EVENTS

Energy Cafes with the Uist Local Energy Plan

Come and join us for the exciting energy cafes happening across Uist.

Meet our local energy ambassadors and share a cup of tea while having a blether about the future of energy.

How would you like energy to be developed in Uist? 

Share concerns, questions and work together to map out your ideas for Uist's energy future. Workshops will be tailored for home energy or transport - pick a topic you are most interested in or join both!

All your ideas will be taken forward to a second workshop to prioritise the projects and then for an options appraisal.  Finally, all the ideas will be included in the Uist Local Energy Plan.

Watch our short animation here

Volunteer Day at former Lochmaddy School, 24th July

In order for us to be ready to open the former School, some work is required to clean and freshen up the entrance hall; the exhibition room; and outdoors between the gate and the building. A bit of work is also required to lick the office area into shape so it is suitable for use by staff as NUDC; in conjunction with CnES, Stòras Uibhist and RSPB; have employed seasonal Rangers who will be based here for part of their time.

Therefore, we are organising one, possibly two, volunteer days to get these tasks done. The first day will be Saturday 24 July.

Come along and lend a hand.

We are breaking the day into 2 hour blocks 10-12; 12-2; 2-4. It would be great if you could let us know when you might be able to come along.

We would ask that you BYOB (Bring Your Own Brush) – paint brush, scrubbing brush and cleaning cloths - and/or your gardening tools.
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Also please bring along your own refreshments as we are not yet in a position to provide catering.

We can get everything looking ship shape in no time with a little bit of help!

Hebrides International Film Festival climate adaptation workshops | 22nd and 23rd July | 4-5pm | Carinish Hall, North Uist
 
In addition to the online workshops which are exclusive to NUDC, Connie and colleagues are also hosting two in-person workshops in Carinish Hall on behalf of the Hebrides International Film Festival (outlined below)
 
Workshop 1, 22nd July from 4-5pm: Mapping local hazards and vulnerabilities
This in-person workshop will map local climate-induced hazards and vulnerabilities in North Uist and discuss what climate change might mean for Uist. The outputs from this workshop will contribute to the first NUDC workshop discussion. NUDC members are encouraged to attend this event in addition to both NUDC-exclusive events!
 
Workshop 2, 23rd July from 4-5pm: Identifying adaptation priorities in North Uist
This in-person workshop will explore and discuss priorities for adaptation in North Uist. NUDC members are encouraged to attend this event only if they cannot attend the NUDC-exclusive workshop on the 26th July (as both workshops have similar aims and outcomes).
 
Please register for the HIFF events online via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/163619457201. Contact Connie ([email protected]) if you’d like more information.
 
Flood risk communication workshop - Glasgow Caledonian University | 22nd July | 2-4pm | Online

Dr Fiona Henderson from Glasgow Caledonian University is holding an independent but complimentary workshop on flood risk communication in the Outer Hebrides. This workshop hopes to explore different approaches and your recommendations for communicating flood risk. NUDC members are encouraged to attend this workshop as an opportunity to have their ideas and experiences of flood risk communication included in a national research programme.
 
Please contact Fiona ([email protected]) for more information and to register for the event.


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Ensuring a safe and resilient

future: adapting to climate

change in the Uists

by Constance Dawson from NatureScot. 

Connie Dawson is leading on a climate change adaptation plan for the Outer Hebrides – find out more, including how to get involved in the project and an opportunity for Members.  Find out more about Connie and the talk here.

You can view the presentation here.
Download the agenda here.  

Annual accounts to 31st March 2020

Minutes of previous AGM 2020

NUDC-T 2nd Annual Members' Meeting - online

Saturday 31 October 2020 at 6pm

Join NUDC-T for this year's virtual Annual Members' Meeting to discuss nominate and elect Members to the Management Committee and discuss the UistWind project progress. 

You can download the public notice here.

Sign in details for the online virtual meeting will be posted on the UistWind website and social media by the 30th of October.  Please keep an eye on www.uistwind.com/events for details.
 
NUDC-T look forward to seeing you at the AMM, and hope you are keeping safe and well during these difficult times.

27th May 2019 - Construction BBQ

All the community are invited to join us to hear about progress with the UistWind project, currently under construction, and give their views on how the community should spend the future profits from the wind farm.  The UistWind Construction BBQ is being held at Claddach Kirkibost, from 7pm to 9.30pm; hosted by North Uist Development Company, who are delivering the UistWind project for the benefit of the community.

The barbecue is a chance for everyone to “eat, drink and be merry” to celebrate the community’s success at raising the money they needed to enable the wind farm project to go ahead, as well as to gauge views on the best use of the eventual profits.  It is also being held as an opportunity to hear from turbine manufacturers Enercon, who will be coming on site from the 3rd of June to prepare to lift the turbines into place.  Enercon’s project manager, Richard Biggs, will be speaking and answering questions.

3rd November 2018 - Lochmaddy School Consultation Event

22nd May - 16th June 2018: UistWind Roadshow

December Ceilidh Cafe.


































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November Events Schedule.
















































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November Ceilidh Cafe.

For more information check out the blog post on our news page.































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Book Week Scotland 2023 Book Cafe and Pop-up bookshop.































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Ocean Pollution and the Great Britain Row Challenge.
































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Cèilidh Cafe

Come join us for our Cèilidh Cafe next Wednesday, where we plan to reminisce about the old hospital and Calmac in Lochmaddy. All are invited to our informal gathering to share stories over complementary soup, sandwiches and hot drinks.
Wednesday, 25th October.
Pop in anytime between 12 - 3 pm

This event was funded in part by the Warm Spaces initiative through Uist Council of Voluntary Organisations (UCVO).

For more information check out the blog post on our news page.




















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Octobers Event Schedule 2023.












































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The Geology of Scotland and Uist's Fossil Earthquakes

Dr Jean Archer's talk highlighted the building blocks of Scotland as illustrated by geological maps on display. In this talk, Jean took a closer look at the rocks of the Outer Hebrides (with specimens) and special focus on Uist's fossil earthquakes. This was a free event on Thursday the 12th October at 7.30 pm funded in part by the Geological Society of Scotland as part of Earth Science Week 2023.


For more information check out the blog post on our news page.


































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Book Cafe is Back

The book cafe temporarily moved to the Old Lochmaddy School while Taigh Sgìre Sholais is being used as the local shop. In October the book cafe ran from 2 - 4 pm on Tuesday the 17th.






























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Geology Show & Tell

As part of Earth Science Week 2023 we invite all the family in to bring your rocks for identification and explore our box of fossils!

This event took place on Saturday 14th October from 1 -4 pm at the Old Lochmaddy School.



For more information check out the blog post on our news page.























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BIODIVERSITY IN THE UIST WOODLANDS


This event was planned as the first of our evening talks in the Old Lochmaddy School focusing on the biodiversity in the Uist woodlands.  here Viv Halcrow of the Woodland Trust Scotland explored the biodiversity of UIst woodlands alongside the exploration of the croft woodland project.


For more information check out the blog post on our news page.

































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Book Cafe is Back

The book cafe has temporarily moved to the Old Lochmaddy School while Taigh Sgìre Sholais is being used as the local shop. This was the first book cafe event held in the school on Tuesday the 19th September.























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Volunteer day at former Lochmaddy School

Join us to clear and brighten up the building so we can open the former school for community use!

Saturday 19th February 10am - 4pm

Bring your overalls, paint brushes, refreshments and your lovely selves to help get everything ready to open.

They say many hands make light work, so the more the merrier (mask wearing inside the building).

Also a great opportunity to meet the NUDC team, chat about the plans and to do something active in your local community.

Look forward to seeing you there.

Interested in volunteering more regularly - let us know at [email protected]

You're Invited! NUDC climate adaptation workshops | 26th July and 2nd August | 7-9pm | Online

Following on from the climate adaptation presentation (now available on our website) and discussion at our AGM in April, Connie Dawson (on behalf of the Outer Hebrides Climate Change Working Group) and Adaptation Scotland would like to invite you to some further adaptation workshops in July and August, two of which are exclusive to NUDC members and will follow on from the AGM discussion. 

The workshops will provide a space for NUDC members to share their ideas, expertise, knowledge and experiences of local climate change, and contribute to adaptation actions which will be included in the revised Local Outcomes Improvement Plan. The two workshops will run somewhat independently of one another, meaning you can join for one or both – although we hope you can join us for both! Please see the poster attached and read below for more information.
 
NUDC climate adaptation workshops | 26th July and 2nd August | 7-9pm | Online
 
Workshop 1, 26th July from 7-9pm: What do we want to protect?
This workshop will include a brief presentation on climate adaptation and the Outer Hebrides climate adaptation plan (for those who could not attend the AGM in April), before exploring maps of climate hazards in North Uist (compiled at previous events by community members), and discussing your priorities for adaptation in North Uist. The aim of this workshop is to get a clearer idea of what matters to local people in North Uist – and therefore what the climate adaptation plan should prioritise!
 
Workshop 2, 2nd August from 7-9pm: How do we protect it?
This workshop will give a brief summary of the previous workshop (for those who cannot attend on the 26th), before exploring what adaptation actions could and should look like for North Uist and wider Uist. There will also be an opportunity to sign up to further, community-wide workshops.
 
Please register for the above NUDC workshops by emailing [email protected]. Contact Connie ([email protected]) if you’d like more information.
 
Below are some other climate adaptation events which may be of interest to you…



Join us online for our Members Gathering

Saturday 17th April 2021 at 6pm

Follow Zoom Link here or dial in using: +44 330 088 5830 or +44 131 460 1196.  Meeting ID: 844 2666 1782; Passcode: 537307

Your new ideas - Your North Uist!
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North Uist Development Company (NUDC) is entering an exciting new phase.  To shape its new future vision, NUDC is looking for fresh faces on its Board of Directors.  

Are you passionate about North Uist?  
Do you get excited about what we can all achieve when we work together?
Would you like to help shape the future of North Uist? 

If so, join us on the 17th of April 2021 at 6pm to get involved with NUDC.  The event is open to all, with Members able to vote at the AGM.

We are particularly keen to meet younger people in the community who would like to make a difference: after all, you are the future of North Uist!  There’s even a position on the Board especially for someone aged 18-25 to represent the young people in the community.

The NUDC Annual General Meeting (AGM) will provide an opportunity to find out more about projects and showcase how you can get involved.  This will then be followed by an exciting talk from Connie Dawson of NatureScot.

AGM: 6pm

1. Welcome and introductions

2. Approval of Minute of 2020 AGM, Annual Report and approval of Accounts for Year ending 31 March 2020.  Appointment of Accountants.

3. Your chance to shape the future of North Uist - appointment of Directors.

4. Views of Members and plans for the coming year

5. Date of first meeting of New Board of Directors
GUEST SPEAKER: 7pm​
 

1st February 2020 - AGM & Curry Night

Come along to Carinish Hall at 6pm for the NUDC AGM and enjoy a delicious curry (with food served from 7pm).

Learn about the Development Company and all its latest projects.

Become a member and or/volunteer to support the Company.

20th - 21st September 2019 - Not just another AGM: 2 days of celebrations

Join us  for 2 days of celebrations for the end of the wind turbine installation; plus a CALL FOR ACTION to all Members of NUDC-T.
          
September marks the end of installation of both Turbine 1 and Turbine 2 at the UistWind site.  It has been a difficult time both during development, and during construction, but finally the wind farm is generating renewable electricity for the long-term benefits of the local community.

September also marks the 1st Annual Member's Meeting for NUDC-T; therefore, NUDC-T are sending out a CALL FOR ACTION to all Members to come and have their say at the meeting; whilst welcoming nominations for election onto the Management Committee.

OPEN DAY - Friday 20 September 2019

Official Opening of the UistWind site near Clachan, North Uist.  Visit the site, see the wind turbines up close, speak to Enercon & the Locogen PM.

11.30 – 13:00   Open day introductions and site tours with Q & A
13.00                  Sgoil Lionacleit Pipe Band March to Turbine opening
                             Join us at the end of the new road to Turbine 1
13:15 – 13:30     Official ribbon cutting ceremony 
13:30 – 14:30   Refreshments and Tour of Turbine 1 with music
14:30                  Close  

Park in the road lay-by area next to the road, or park near the entrance alongside the site cabins.

Annual Members Meeting & Evening Ceilidh - Saturday 20 September 2019, Carinish Hall

15:30 - 16:00  Reception with light refreshments
16:00 - 18:00  Annual Members Meeting
18:00 - 22:00  UISTWIND Community Ceilidh
​26th June 2019 UistWind School Day

How can projects like UistWind can help save the planet… that's one of the topics up for discussion at Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath when the wind farm development team visits the school. Directors from The North Uist Development Company will be taking part in the conversations at the primary school, along with representatives from Strathclyde University, Community Energy Scotland, ENERCON and others.

Beginning at 9.15am and lasting until 2pm, there will be sessions on topics including climate change, what we can do about climate change, renewable energy, who ENERCON are and how a wind turbine works.  We’ll also be asking for the children’s suggestions about how they think the eventual profits from the wind farm should be spent in the community.

20th July 2018 - North Uist Highland Games Share Offer

Come along and find out about the UistWind community share offer.  More details are also available at www.uistwind.com.

21st April 2018 - UistWind Community Share Offer Launch Event

Carinish Hall 6pm - 9pm.  Music, food and opportunity to find out more information.