Third Sector Hebrides Uist

Golf course open all year round.   Competitions May to September, including Famous Grouse Open in July.

• Contact: Ralph Thompson
  Position: Chairperson
  Address: 255 Daliburgh
  Island: South Uist
  Postcode: HS8 5SS
  Phone: 01878 700 684
  Email: agc@askernishgolfclub.com
  Website: www.askernishgolfclub.com
  Area(s) of interest: Sport and recreation

• Contact: Calum Morrison
  Position: Chairman
  Address: 13 Meallard
  Township: Balivanich
  Island: Benbecula
  Postcode: HS7 5NF
  Phone: 07733 140848
  Area(s) of interest: Children's playpark

The club takes part in the local league and plays and trains regularly.

• Contact: Iain MacDonald
  Position: Secretary
  Address: Am Fasgadh
  Township: 22 Griminish
  Island: Benbecula
  Postcode: HS7 5QA
  Phone: 01870 602119
  Email: donyards@hotmail.com
  Area(s) of interest: Sport, recreation and leisure

Promotion of Golf in Uist for the benefits of both members and non-members.

• Contact: Niall McPherson
  Position: Secretary
  Address: Westfield
  Township: Nunton
  Island: Benbecula
  Postcode: HS7 5LU
  Phone: (H)01870 602679/(w)60 2346
  Email: niall.macpherson@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
  Website: www.benbeculagolfclub.co.uk
  Area(s) of interest: Sport, recreation and leisure

The aim of this group is to develop sport and leisure facilities for the Uist community based in Benbecula.

• Contact: Hector Macleod
  Position: Chairman
  Address: c/o Unit 1
  Township: Balivanich
  Island: Benbecula
  Postcode: HS7 5LA
  Phone: 07967 111 532
  Email: hector.macleod@virgin.net
  Area(s) of interest: Sport & Leisure

Saturdays 8 - 10pm during school term times.

All ages welcome from primary and up. £1 admission. Refreshments available.

Member of Uist and Barra Youth Clubs Association, which is affiliated to Youth Clubs Scotland.  

• Contact: Mary MacCormick
  Position: Secretary
  Address: Ferry
  Township: Berneray
  Island: North Uist
  Postcode: HS6 5BJ
  Phone: 01876 540229
  Area(s) of interest: Young people

• Contact: Mr Stuart Menzies
  Address: Bruach Gorm
  Township: Carinish
  Island: North Uist
  Area(s) of interest: Sports & recreation, youth

Aims to increase knowledge about aquatic life in the Western Isles by founding an aquatic education and research centre.

• Contact: Gus MacAulay
  Position: Chairperson
  Island: North Uist
  Phone: 07828 105423
  Email: mediacontinental@mac.com
  Area(s) of interest: Marine science

Professional tuition in a variety of traditional Gaelic arts for children aged 8+ and adults. Tuition takes place in the following:  accordion, art, clarsach, Gaelic drama, drumming, fiddle, Gaelic singing, group work, keyboard, piping and chanter, shinty, traditional sports, guitar and Highland dancing.

• Contact: Liz Johnson
  Position: Chairperson
  Island: North Uist
  Phone: 01876 500396
  Email: lbanachree@googlemail.com
  

Annual Boat Day in springtime, including exhibition, conference and parade of boats. Training programme to learn how to repair traditional wooden boats. Making a record of all the Grimsay boats that were made by the Stewarts at Kallin. Under umbrella of Grimsay Community Association.

• Contact: Sheena Stewart
  Address: Kallin Canteen
  Township: Grimsay
  Island: North Uist
  Postcode: HS6 5HY
  Phone: 01870 60 3114 or 60 2954
  Area(s) of interest: History

The Trust and Grimsay Community Association are both registered Scottish charities with the aim of improving the quality of life for young and old on Grimsay and the Uists through projects which preserve the past for use today and tomorrow.

• Contact: Mary Norton
  Position: Secretary
  Address: Kallin
  Township: Grimsay
  Island: North Uist
  Postcode: HS6 5HY
  Phone: 01870 60 2954 or 60 3399 (Boatshed)
  Area(s) of interest: Development Agencies, Education, Housing

Meets Wednesdays 6.30 to 8pm in Iochdar School for variety of activities including sports, arts and crafts, talks, treasure hunts and board games. 

• Contact: Ronnie MacPhee
  Position: Treasurer / Youth Leader
  Address: 16 Rhughasinish
  Township: Lochcarnan
  Island: South Uist
  Postcode: HS8 5PE
  Phone: 01870 610274
  Email: rhmacphee@aol.com
  Area(s) of interest: Young people

Development of all aspects of sailing in Lochboisdale area including purchase of boats and safety equipment and training for people who wish to give sailing tuition.

• Contact: Gerard MacLeod
  Position: Secretary
  Address: 17 Kenneth Drive
  Township: Lochboisdale
  Island: South Uist
  Postcode: HS8 5TJ
  Phone: 01878 700 460
  Email: gerry@17-kd.freeserve.co.uk
  Area(s) of interest: Sport, recreation and leisure

Promoting interest and participation in and assisting in the co-ordination of sports clubs and related recreational activities in Iochdar area. Currently developing proposals to upgrade football pitch, school playing fields, parking, cycle route and footpaths.

• Contact: Dr Kate Dawson
  Position: Organising Secretary
  Address: The Old Schoolhouse
  Township: Iochdar
  Island: South Uist
  Postcode: HS8 5RQ
  Phone: 01870 610373
  Fax: 01870 602630
  Email: kdawson@ukonline.co.uk
  Website: www.iochdar.co.uk
  Area(s) of interest: Sport recreation and leisure, environment

Promotion of fishing in South Uist and Benbecula, by organising competitions and classes for children, maintaining boats on various lochs and providing information to fishermen and women.

• Contact: Hamish Fraser
  Position: Secretary
  Address: 191 Snishival
  Island: South Uist
  Postcode: HS8 5SG
  Phone: 01870 620394
  Email: fraserhamish@yahoo.co.uk
  Area(s) of interest: Sport, recreation and leisure

Annual games including dancing, sports, piping and heavy events, with ceilidh and disco, held in July. Local and open events including the Flora MacDonald piping competition in February/March each year.

• Contact: Angus MacDonald
  Position: Chairman
  Address: Ardachy
  Township: 340 North Boisdale
  Island: South Uist
  Postcode: HS8 5TD
  Phone: 01878 700 509
  Email: ardachy340@aol.com
  Area(s) of interest: Highland games

Enabling girls and young women to fulfil their potential and take responsibility through a programme of outdoor, sports and craft activities and games.   Rainbows 5-7 years, Brownies 7-10 and Guides 10-14

• Contact: Helen MacLean
  Position: Recruitment Officer
  Address: c/o Citizen's Advice Bureau, 45 Winfield Way
  Township: Balivanich
  Island: Benbecula
  Postcode: HS7 5LH
  Phone: 01870 60 2421
  Email: bureau@uistcab.casonline.org.uk
  Area(s) of interest: Young people/sport recreation & leisure

Activities one evening per week for 10 - 16 year olds at Stoneybridge Hall.  Member of Uist and Barra Youth Clubs Association, affiliated to Youth Clubs Scotland

• Contact: Chrisella Peteranna
  Position: Committee Member
  Address: 4 North Locheynort
  Township: Locheynort
  Island: South Uist
  Postcode: HS8 5SN
  Phone: 01878 710306
  Email: chrisellap@hotmail.com
  Area(s) of interest: Youth/recreation

Community centre. Annual week-long celebration of life past and present in Sollas and surrounding area. Exhibitions and social events for all ages, including ceilidhs, walks, water sports and local history interpretation. Also social events throughout the year including senior citizens’ Christmas dinner.

• Contact: Joan M MacDonald
  Position: Secretary
  Address: Taigh Sgire Sholais
  Township: Sollas
  Island: North Uist
  Postcode: HS6
  Area(s) of interest: Community facilities

Uist Council of Voluntary Organisations merged with Third Sector Hebrides in April 2010 and Third Sector Hebrides Uist is the arm of the merged organisation which specifically supports voluntary groups in the Uists.  It exists to represent and support the voluntary sector, assist organisations in coming together for common purpose and enable local people to gain access to the decision-making processes that affect their community.

Third Sector Hebrides Uist is responsible for Am Paipear, a monthly community newspaper, the Trust Fund for the Disabled, the Balivanich Thrift Shop, and the Gardening Scheme.

• Contact: Jean Newman
  Position: Support Officer
  Address: 41 Airport Road
  Township: Balivanich
  Island: Benbecula
  Postcode: HS7 5LA
  Phone: 01870 602117
  Fax: 01870 602117
  Email: manager@ucvo.org.uk
  Website: www.ucvo.info
  

Association of local clubs and organisations.  Works with the Comhairle and WIE to foster and develop participation in sports by: grants programme, support and advice to existing clubs, assistance in the formation of new clubs and organising events and coaching opportunities

• Contact: Emma Beaton
  Position: Secretary
  Address: Liniclate Education Centre
  Township: Liniclate
  Island: Benbecula
  Postcode: HS7 5PJ
  Phone: 01870 60 2043
  Email: ebeaton@cne-siar.gov.uk
  Area(s) of interest: Sport. recreation and leisure

Promotion of Highland dancing. Tuition for young people once a week in Sgoil Lionacleit and Iochdar School. Dancers compete at local games and perform at ceilidhs and other social events.

• Contact: Mrs Mikki Campbell
  Position: Chairperson
  Address: 2 Kilerivagh
  Island: Benbecula
  Postcode: HS7
  Phone: 01870 602 331
  Area(s) of interest: Music and dance

Provides instruction in horseriding, stable management and equipment to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities in the Uists. Has riding for disabled people. Maintains an indoor riding school to provide all-round facilities.

• Contact: Sue MacDonald
  Position: Project Development Officer
  Address: East Camp
  Township: Balivanich
  Island: Benbecula
  Postcode: HS7 5LA
  Phone: 01870 60 2808
  Area(s) of interest: Community riding school

• Contact: Iain MacDonald
  Position: Group Leader
  Address: Am Fasgadh
  Township: Griminish
  Island: Benbecula
  Postcode: HS7 5QA
  Phone: 01870 602119
  Email: donyards@hotmail.com
  Area(s) of interest: Football

The Outdoor Centre provides facilities for sea kayaking and rock climbing boat trips are also arranged

• Contact: Mairi MacCormick
  Position: Secretary
  Address: Uist Outdoor Centre
  Township: Lochmaddy
  Island: North Uist
  Postcode: HS6 5AE
  Phone: 01876 500 480
  Email: info@uistoutdoorcentre.co.uk
  Area(s) of interest: outdoor sports and leisure

Training, encouragement and support of divers and promotion of the enjoyment of diving.

Investigation of wrecks and discovery of new sites.

Assistance in monitoring waters around Lochmaddy and their species.

• Contact: Niall Johnson
  Position: Chairperson
  Address: Aird nam Madadh
  Township: Lochmaddy
  Island: North Uist
  Postcode: HS6 5AE
  Phone: 01876 500 222
  Area(s) of interest: Sport, recreation and leisure

• Contact: Lindsay MacDonald
  Position: Secretary
  Address: Liniclate Sports Centre
  Township: Liniclate
  Island: Benbecula
  Phone: 01870 603539
  Email: lmacdonald@cne-siar.gov.uk
  

Uist Youth Theatre gives young people the chance to develop skills in performance, devising and the technical aspects of theatre. Open to all young people between the ages of 11 and 25.

• Contact: Tracey Wright
  Position: Treasurer
  Address: c/o Liniclate School
  Township: Liniclate
  Island: Benbecula
  Postcode: HS7 5PG
  Phone: 07887 848136
  Email: uist_youth_theatre@hotmail.com
  Area(s) of interest: Young people, drama, music