Staffin Trust Ceumannan

Islands Book Trust Conference

event date: 9/10 May 2008

Friday 9th (evening) and Saturday 10th (all day) May, conference.
The Islands Book Trust, 'Island Industries' – Skye and The Outer Hebrides, Columba 1400, Staffin. The 2-day event will focus on and compare some of the attempts to promote industrial development in Skye and the Outer Hebrides.

Speakers from both sides of the Minch and beyond: Fred Silver (Lewis), Norman MacDonald (Skye), Roddy MacDonald (South Uist), Cambell Grant (Skye), Roger Miket (Northumberland).

The conference will start at 6.30pm on Friday amd close at 5.00pm on Saturday at Columba 1400. Saturday afternoon will be a visit to the remains of the local diatomite mine and associated railway and ropeway.

All inclusive fee (all sessions, dinner, lunch, accommodation) £50, £15 for all sessions, £5 for individual sessions. Meals available for £5/lunch and £10/dinner. Accommodation in local B&B for £22 on 9th May.

Programmes are available at Columba 1400, the local shops and post office. Further details can be obtained from Alayne Barton on 01851 820946, alayne@theislandsbooktrust.com, website www.theislandsbooktrust.com

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