New members sought for friendship group

A friendship group for older people from Point recently celebrated its 100th monthly meeting – and is inviting other members of the community to join the fun.

Cairdean Og Allt nan Gall is one of the biggest friendship groups for older folk in the Outer Hebrides, with around 65 members.

They hold a social afternoon at Ionad Stoodie on the first Tuesday of every month and have various other activities and outings through the year, including a trip to the mainland every summer, fundraising soup and pudding events, plus meals out.

The Cairdean receive financial and moral support from community wind farm Point and Sandwick Trust, and get the use of the wind farm’s minibus, when required.

Membership of the Cairdean is open to anyone aged 60 and over living anywhere in Point from Aignish and Knock down to the Shulishader boundary.

Anyone wanting to inquire about joining should phone Duncan Don on 01851 703125 or email him on duncanmdon@gmail.com.