CnES Update 3

CnES Update 3

Statement from Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, 5th November 2020 The bridge to Bernera was constructed in 1952/53 utilising post tensioned concrete technology, which was an emerging advancement in structural engineering. There is specific inspection guidance for this type...
CnES Update 2

CnES Update 2

Statement from Colin Morrison, on behalf of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, 1st October 2020 Plans for procuring a replacement structure are progressing well and the Comhairle hopes to have information confirmed within the next week or so. Various options were considered...
CnES Update 1

CnES Update 1

Statement from Comhairle nan Eilean Siar 4th September 2020 Following the weight limit restriction on the bridge serving Great Bernera, the Comhairle has established an internal Task Group who meet regularly to examine the implications on the community and monitor...
A Marble Maze

A Marble Maze

Hello, this is Sam speaking here. I’m making the biggest marble maze in the world, it might even go into the Guiness Book of Records! I like to play with my family, or going looking for crabs. Don’t be lonely because of the lockdown, you should do...
Your NHS needs you

Your NHS needs you

“Wherever you can help, your NHS needs you” Back in March this year, I sent a tentative email to the Western Isles Hospital offering to return to work to help out regular staff who were preparing for a Covid-19 influx to the hospital. At the end of last month, I...