Comhairle nan Eilean Siar - Council Offices

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council) is the local authority for Na h-Eileanan an Iar council area of Scotland.

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Lewis:
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Council Offices
Sandwick Road
Stornoway
Isle of Lewis
HS1 2BW

Online Contact Form:  CNES Contact Form 

Tel: 01851 600 501

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Harris:
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Council Offices
Old Primary School
West Tarbert
Isle of Harris
HS3 3BG

Online Contact Form:  CNES Contact Form

Tel:  01859 502367

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Uist:
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Council Offices
Balivanich
Isle of Benbecula
HS7 5LA

Online Contact Form:  CNES Contact Form

Tel:  01870 602425

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Barra:
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Council Offices
Castlebay
Isle of Barra
HS9 5XD

Online Contact Form:  CNES Contact Form

Tel:  01871 810431

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www.cne-siar.gov.uk 

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Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Jobs 

01851 822606

Current job vacancies with CnES.

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Community Learning Hebrides

01851 822743

Community Learning Hebrides is the programme of community learning classes being run throughout Lewis & Harris by the Adult Learning Service of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and partner agencies.

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Community Learning Hebrides Facebook Page

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Corra Foundation

0131 444 4020

Working to strengthen and amplify people’s voices and their power to make change. 

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502 Gorgie Road
Edinburgh
EH11 3AF

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www.corra.scot

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Cothrom 

Uist:  01878 700910     Barra:  01871 810779 

​Cothrom Ltd is a Community Learning and Development Organisation based at Ormiclate on the island of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides.  It serves a population of approx. 6,000 spread across 9 islands that stretch for 80 miles from Berneray to Vatersay.  Cothrom has a small satellite learning centre on Barra. 

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Uist:
Ormiclate 
South Uist 
HS8 5SB 

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Barra:
Children's Centre 
Castlebay 
Isle of Barra 
HS9 5XD 

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www.cothrom.net

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Duke of Edinburgh Award

A life-changing experience. A fun time with friends. An opportunity to discover new interests and talents. A tool to develop essential skills for life and work. A recognised mark of achievement; respected by employers.

The DofE is many things to many people, supporting generations to successfully navigate adult life. 14-24 year-olds can do a DofE programme at one of three progressive levels which, when successfully completed, leads to a Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

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Contact Form

www.dofe.org

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Dyslexia Scotland

0344 800 84 84

Empowering people with dyslexia to reach their full potential.

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Dyslexia Scotland
Cameron House (1st Floor)
Forthside Way
Stirling
FK8 1QZ

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www.dyslexiascotland.org.uk 

Dyslexia Scotland Hebrides

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Tel:  07703 183548

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Gàradh a’ Bhàgh a’ Tuath

01851 890 765

Gàradh a’ Bhàgh a’ Tuath is a horticultural-based project offering a range of facilities to the community of the beautiful Island of Barra and its neighbouring Islands. We grow and sell local produce whilst helping people with special needs and reducing the carbon footprint of the local area. We love working on projects that improve the environment and health of the area through a range of activities including community gardening and conservation.

- Volunteering Opportunities
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Gardening facility for a range of community service providers
- Sustainable plant and vegetable source for local growers 

There is also an electric vehicle charging point available for use by the public at the Garadh.

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Opening Hours for Garden:  Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm

Cafe Opening Hours (Summer) :  Monday, 11am to 3pm
                                                Tuesday to Friday, 9.30am to 3pm
                               

Am Bothan
Bayherivagh
Northbay
Isle of Barra
HS9 765

Cafe Tel:  01871 890 353

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www.garadh.co.uk 

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Information for Parents and Pupils

01851 600501 (CnES)

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Links to Useful Information

Parentzone Scotland 

Scholar Programme

Scottish parent teacher council 

Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act

Parentline Scotland

Childrens Hearings

Hands on Scotland  

Homework

Education Scotland Toolkit – for supporting learning at home 

Parentzone – link to home-learning resources 

GTC Scotland Referral Guidance

The General Teaching Council for Scotland

GTC Scotland Referral Guidance  

Macaulay College

01851 700987

Macaulay College provides people with additional social and educational requirements with a programme of activities that encourages them to have meaningful and fulfilling working and social lives whilst achieving their full potential and reaching person specific targets. 

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Macaulay Farm 
Lochs Road 
Isle of Lewis 
HS2 9JN 

Tel:  01851 700987  or  07754 364519 

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www.macaulaycollege.com 

Macaulay College Facebook Page

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NHS Western Isles Jobs

01851 704704

Current job vacancies with the NHS.

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Click on the link below to access the NHS Scotland National Recruitment portal. Jobs advertised here are for all NHS Scotland Health Boards. Please note the salary shown will be pro rata for part time hours. 

www.apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk 

Western Isles Hospital
Macaulay Road
Stornoway
Isle of Lewis
HS1 2AF

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www.careers.nhs.scot 

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Nursery Information

01851 822655

The Western Isles Family Information Service provides access to information on early learning and childcare services available throughout the islands.  You can search for the details of any of the following in your local area: Nurseries; Playgroups; Childminders; After School Clubs, and Parent & Toddler Groups. The Service also provides links to contacts and groups for family support and guidance. 

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Education Development Centre
6 Kenneth Street
Stornoway
Isle of Lewis
HS1 2DR

www.cne-siar.gov.uk/nursery-information

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School Holidays and Term Dates

01851 600501 (CnES)

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 School Term Dates:

School Holiday and Term Dates 2023 - 2024

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Skills Development Scotland

0800 917 8000

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is Scotland’s national skills body. We contribute to Scotland’s sustainable economic growth by supporting people and businesses to develop and apply their skills. We work with our partners to provide services that deliver the very best outcomes for Scotland’s people, businesses and the economy.

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Eilean Siar:
Stornoway Careers Centre
30 Francis Street
Stornoway
Isle of Lewis
HS1 2ND

Tel:  01851 708900

Benbecula:
Network Data Centre
Taigh Chann a Locha
Lionacleit
Isle of Benbecula
HS7 5PJ

Tel:  01870 514 980

Information for Employers:  0800 783 6000

Information for Training Providers:  0141 285 6100

Information on Apprenticeships:  www.apprenticeships.scot 

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UHI Outer Hebrides

01851 770000

University of the Highlands and Islands.

UHI Outer Hebrides is a centre for learning and research with local, regional, national and international reach. The College was established in 1953 within Lews Castle, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis and was originally titled Lews Castle College to reflect this. It began as a provider of technical training in seamanship but since then has diversified to provide a varied curriculum at its main campus and a number of learning centres throughout the Outer Hebrides.

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Stornoway
Isle of Lewis
HS2 0XR

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www.outerhebrides.uhi.ac.uk

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Volunteer Centre Western Isles

01851 700366

Volunteer Centre Western Isles is an independent local charity with offices and staff in Lewis, Harris, Uist and Barra.

We provide information, advice and support to individuals interested in volunteering, volunteer managers, voluntary groups, clubs and organisations, private and public sector organisations and companies.

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95 Cromwell Street
Stornoway
Isle of Lewis
HS1 2DG

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www.volunteercentrewi.org 

Harris
Old Tarbert Primary School
West Tarbert
Isle of Harris
HS3 3BH 

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Tel:  01859 502636 

Uist
41 Airport Road
Balivanich
Isle of Benbecula
HS7 5LA 

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Tel:  01870 602604

Barra
Am Bothan
Northbay
Isle of Barra
HS9 5XY

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Tel:  01871 890775 

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Volunteering Hebrides

01851 702632

Volunteering Hebrides leads the way in volunteering for social change across the Isles of Lewis and Harris. Connecting more volunteers with vulnerable people than any other charitable organisation in the Hebrides, we welcome people from all walks of life to join our projects.

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Third Sector Hebrides
30 Francis Street
Stornoway
Isle of Lewis
HS1 2ND

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www.thirdsectorhebrides.org.uk/volunteering

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Western Isles Learning Shop

01851 822718

The Western Isles Learning Shop is an adult literacies centre run by the Adult Learning and Employability section of the Education & Children’s Services department.

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Western Isles Learning Shop
Unit 5 and 6, 
First Floor
7 James Street
Stornoway
Isles of Lewis
HS1 2QN

Tel: 01851 822718 or 07824 606 927

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White Ribbon Western Isles

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White Ribbon Scotland is the the largest campaign in the world working to engage men and boys in ending violence against women and girls. 

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