Team Eilidh set the pace for virtual challenge
Participants in the virtual event for Eildih’s Trust completed 396 miles which is the same as going round Barra 30.5 times, says Iagan MacNeil who was one of the organisers.
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Get your trainers on for Eilidh’s Trust
People of all ages will be lacing up their trainers this weekend to take part in a virtual 5k, 10k, half marathon or full marathon challenge to raise funds for the music-based Eilidh’s Trust in memory of the young Barra piper who died in the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing.
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Happy anniversary to a diamond duo
Originally from Ballachulish and Mary Campbell from Barra, were married in Glasgow on 28 July 1960.
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High levels of shellfish toxins found in Traigh Mhor on Barra
Eating shellfish such as cockles, mussels, oysters or razor fish from these areas may pose a risk to human health and notices to warn the public and casual gatherers have been posted at various locations on the shore.
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Young musicians to benefit from tractor revamp
Mark Ferguson has volunteered to spruce up his recently purchased V8 Fordson which will act as a unique focal point for the music-based charity Eilidh’s Trust, set up in memory of 14-year-old Manchester Arena victim Eilidh MacLeod.
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Eilidh’s Trust offers support during COVID-19
The Eilidh MacLeod Memorial Trust is looking for ideas on what it needs to do to create a bespoke support scheme for youth music education across Scotland while coronavirus continues.
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Eilidh Trust makes music on Mull
Mull Music Makers, whose future was in jeopardy last year, and Mull Mod Club are getting a share of £12,000 awarded to 13 youth music initiatives by the new Eilidh MacLeod Memorial Trust.
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Piping competition honours Barra bombing victim
Scottish Schools Pipe Band Championships have created The Eilidh MacLeod Endeavour Award to commemorate the memory of the 14-year-old.
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Shellfish conference attracts international audience
The conference also features the Best Scottish Shellfish competition
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CalMac backs west coast youth development projects
Young people in coastal communities, including those in the Western Isles and Lochaber, are set to benefit from a new CalMac partnership.