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Please see poster below for information about the events taking place at Cothrom in October. For more information please get in touch on 01878 700910 or enquiries@cothrom.net.  Cothrom Grow Me have organised for a weekend of family learning both inside and out for Friday 4th and Saturday 5th of October. Food and beverages will be provided on both days, please book in advance through Susan on susan.thomson@cothrom.net  The Mentorprise Maker's Forum is a network of Uist makers and producers brought together by the Cothrom Mentorprise project with the aim of making connections between producers to improve the sustainability of their craft. In the past we have had informative talks on marketing and product design by Robin of Hebridean Candles, and on setting up a social enterprise by Sarah MacLean, of Bùth Bharraigh - to which we also made a site visit. Recently, we made a site visit to Uist Wool where we learnt about the process of turning sheep's fleeces into artisan yarn, and to the Grimsay Community Association at Ceann na h-Àirigh where small producers are able to stock their products. The Mentorprise Maker's Forum was created for makers and producers who are often sole traders as an opportunity to meet others in similar positions to share their experiences and support. If you would like to sign-up for any future talks, workshops, or site visits - please don't hesitate to get in touch with Project Lead Fiona Bateman at fiona.bateman@cothrom.net.
The Às an Tobar writing competition will be taking submissions of poetry and short stories from 1st September until 14th October on the theme of "blether". For more information please visit UistBookFestival.org
Wednesday 4th September: Tì agus Sgeulachd, 11am-1pm Thursday 5th September: Gentle Movement with Kevin Morrison, 2pm Friday 6th September: Rural Food Tourism event, for more info and to book visit RuralFoodTourism.scot Thursday 12th September: Mentally Healthy Workplace Training, from 10am. The 3 hour training session will give information and guidance to employers or supervisors on the importance of a mentally healthy workplace. Please book through norma.macleod1@nhs.net We've got two events in August as part of the Grow Me project. First a financial literacy drop-in on Wednesday 14th August which is suitable for all ages and stages of life. We'll also host a Garden Open Day at Falachan Cothrom on Tuesday 27th August. More info in the poster below!  Do you have an agriculture, croft, farm, food and drink or tourism business in Uist? The Rural Food Tourism Places project, commissioned by HIE, will provide support to help rural businesses explore diversification and ways to collaborate across these sectors. This will improve sustainability over the long term and help to make the most of what the area offers. If you would like to learn more or get involved, come along to Cothrom on Friday 31 May from 9.30am (for a 10am start). Light lunch to follow. Please register with Lynne Maciver at - lynne.maciver@maciverps.co.uk  Many thanks for supporting Cothrom Òg in their fundraising and extra-special thanks to the children who danced the night away.  We have a number of events in April here in the Learning Centre and outwith. Please have a look at the individual posters below for more information. You can also get in touch on enquiries@cothrom.net or 01878 700910 to learn more.
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