| Health Information - Hebridean Celtic Festival | 08 July 2008 |
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With the repeated success of last year’s festival, NHS Western Isles, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, NCH and the Alcohol & Drug Action Team (ADAT), will be working in partnership during the forthcoming Hebridean Celtic Festival. Caroline MacLennan, Festival Director, said “The Hebridean Celtic Festival is a key cultural event within the Western Isles and we welcome this positive contribution.” They will be providing a safe chill-out zone offering fun interactive games and raising awareness of various health issues including alcohol, drugs and sexual health, free water, hand massage, as well as a space to relax and the opportunity to chat to trained staff in a relaxed informal atmosphere. Donald A. MacLeod, Chairperson of the Alcohol & Drug Action Team, said “We would like to welcome home comers and visitors to the Island, we hope you enjoy the music and the atmosphere. We hope the festival is a positive experience – Gabh an Rathad Eile’. The partnership consists of staff from Health Promotion, 'Streetwork', 'Teen Support', NCH and CAMHS and will be located within the Festival area from 7.30pm-10.30pm on Thursday and Saturday, and 8.30-11.30pm on Friday. A welcome invitation is offered to those who attend the Festival – which hopes to be the biggest yet. For further information please contact: Sharon Reid, Community Education, tel. 01851 707820 Nigel Scott Tel: 01851 709389 (Work) |
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