mastodon 4.7.2115 or so people on our community-owned, beautiful and welcoming island which generates its own electricity from wind, sun & water. #nature #culture #community.
Eigg is one of the four Small Isles. On the tiny neighbouring Isle of Muck The Little Red Boat business was expanding. A new seafood kitchen to cook, prepare and sell their catch from was almost complete when a storm totally destroyed their boat. The impact on skipper Sandy and his young family was devastating. They're now trying to buy a new boat. If you can help with ££ or boosts, everyone in our small part of the world would be very grateful.
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/thelittleredboat
On Friday evening, Santa came to Eigg! The lights were dimmed, as he marched in to the sound of Jingle Bells on the bagpipes before inviting each excited child up for their present. Then our community Christmas meal, with lots of donated and very tasty dishes. Later, the traditional mountain of washing up, drams, stories, a fire outside and happiness. Children played, adults laughed. The hall was decked with greenery, lights, and a Christmas tree decorated by the Singing Group, singing!
Sweeney's Bothy on Eigg has hosted 100s of artists and creative folk since it opened in 2014. From visual artists to poets, filmmakers to ceramicists. Run by the Bothy Project, the next residency is for contemporary music composers.
The bothy is an incredible space to make work from - warm, comfortable and in an inspiring setting. If you're a composer, or know someone who is, please do share this link with them - it's a truly magical opportunity.
https://www.bothyproject.com/opportunities/creative-practitioner-residencies-contemporary-composition/
Merry Christmas from Eigg with a picture taken from the video of Eigg Primary School's 2011 panto Aladdin, which we watched along with Muppets Christmas Carol on Friday. The three sibling ferry workers here are all now grown up but home on Eigg for Christmas. In 2011 year there were ten children in the primary school & nursery. Today there are eleven = lots of very excited Christmas households this morning.
Not one but TWO amazing job vacancies on Eigg!
Both with a closing date of 29th May
Warm Homes Manager with Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust https://bit.ly/EiggWarmHomesT
AND
Head Teacher of Eigg and Muck Primary Schools (based on Eigg) https://bit.ly/EiggMuckHT
26 YEARS of #communityownership.
Every year we celebrate the anniversary of our community taking ownership of Isle of Eigg. And what an amazing 26 years it's been. Population & business growth, renewable energy, broadband, infrastructure & environmental improvements. Masses!
Could you help Eigg reach #NetZero?
The Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust is looking for a Warm Homes Manager on a three year contract. Closing date 29th May.
Please share to help us find perfect person(s) https://bit.ly/EiggWarmHomesT
#housing #energy #fairwork #circulareconomy #community #renewables #forestry #sustainabledevelopment
