Western Isles Women's Aid

09/06/2026

The Men's World Cup is fast approaching, and many people will be watching in pubs, sports bars, venues and at home.

Everyone should feel safe and respected on match day. That’s why White Ribbon Uk have created a free Match Day Toolkit, with practical resources to help prevent harmful behaviour and support safer spaces.

Inside the toolkit, you'll find:

Tips on how to safely step in if you witness behaviour that does not seem right

Resources for venues, including a staff briefing sheet and match day checklist

Social media graphics, email assets and a poster

Information on support services and where to direct people for help

https://www.whiteribbon.org.uk/world-cup-2026

09/06/2026

🗺️ Where did your journey to Lewis begin?

As part of the Hebridean Refugee Festival, we're inviting people to add their journey to our collaborative Journey Map. Whether you've travelled across the world to make Lewis your home, or left the island and returned, every story is part of our shared community.

Over the course of the week, individual journeys will come together to create a collective artwork celebrating connection, belonging and the many paths that bring us together.

📅 13–20 June
📍 An Lanntair
🎟️ Free to take part

Refugee Festival Scotland BEMIS Scotland The National Lottery Scottish Refugee Council Hebridean Refugee Community

08/06/2026

The next 'design a logo' workshop is tomorrow, Tuesday, 9th June at 5.30 pm at An Lanntair.

Please come along, take a friend and share this event!

Last week's workshop was fun as we chatted, had refreshments, played a game and spoke about the designs we have received so far.

Closing date for the competition is 30th June 2026.

02/06/2026

We are excited and proud to announce the very first Refugee Festival organized by our community!

The festival will take place from 12 to 20 June, bringing people together to celebrate diversity, resilience, culture, and unity. This is a special milestone for us, and we are honored to share this experience with our community.

The full program and schedule of events will be shared with you soon. Stay tuned for more details!

We look forward to celebrating with you all.

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

Workshop at 4pm today, come along and join us!

Please share this post.

19/05/2026

Please share with family, friends and your community.

12/05/2026

Fresh air and a change of scenery can help clear your mind.

Whether it’s a short walk, sitting in the garden, or looking out at the sea - small moments outdoors can support your wellbeing.

11/05/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, NHS Western Isles is raising awareness of their Mental Wellbeing website, developed specifically for people living and working in the Western Isles.

You can visit the website at www.mentalwellbeing.wihb.scot.nhs.uk or find it on the NHS Western Isles homepage at www.wihb.scot.nhs.uk, under Mental Wellbeing.

The site supports anyone experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges. It offers a range of helpful resources - including self-help guides, access to online programmes, links to local and national organisations… and more. For those who feel they need extra support, we encourage contacting your GP.