Comann Eachdraidh Sgìre a’ Bhac (Back Historical Society) exists to preserve and share the history, culture and traditions of the Back, Isle of Lewis, area.
The video of our first (but hopefully not our last) community cèilidh is now on YouTube. Tha e fìor mhath, if we do say so ourselves.
https://t.co/oRwMLtgNa2
Linked below is our latest talk featuring a fantastic panel of former Back FC players from the 1950s to the 1980s.
The first half of the talk is in Gaelic, with the second part in English. https://t.co/y1v4gjOZsl
Linked below is a fascinating talk from Gordon Maclennan which took place at the Back Community Hut on Friday 28 February. Hear about his family history and business ventures, with insights from family and friends. https://t.co/LgANS64rH8
Winter talk scheduled for this Friday! Please note that talk will be in Gaelic, but we will offer simultaneous translation if needed (requires smartphone).
We're hiring! Just a reminder that our job advert closing date is next Wednesday (20th November). This is a job that offers a lot of creative freedom—please share with anyone you think may be interested.
We also *hope* to live stream the memorial service held at the War Memorial tomorrow (Sunday 10th November) on our youtube page. Technology permitting!
We commemorate Armistice Day with the accompanying slideshow first shown at the book launch for Gaisgich Sgìre a' Bhac in November 2019.
https://t.co/Zo2xPrz4bF
Our next winter talk takes place in the Back Free Church Hall on Friday 1st November at 7:30pm. DJ Macaulay will share some entertaining and informative stories from his eventful life with us.
In what has been a difficult week, we are also mourning Murdo Macdonald (Murdo Wasp). Always so ready to give of his time and talents (musical & carpentry). Sàr dhuine. A' cuimhneachadh air an teaghlach agus Maighread.
We're devastated to record the sudden passing of our project officer, Sandra Macleod. Her tireless hard work and boundless enthusiasm have done more for the comann than we could ever have hoped. Our thoughts are with her family at this incredibly difficult time.