http://www.cepairc.com Isle of Lewis Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:21:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A new addition to our publications, this recipe book was originally compiled by Pairc Community Association in the late 70's and is now reprinted by Pairc Historical Society. [singlepic=979,300]  The book has 44 pages of recipes including a small number in Gaelic. The recipes relate to a time when there were ... http://www.cepairc.com/archives/545 An impressive illustrated new publication about the history of the Eishken estate in Pairc, Lewis, written by well-known historian David Jones, was launched by Comunn Eachdraidh na Pairc at Orinsay Village Hall recently. [singlepic=978,300] The huge extent of the peninsula of Pairc, which but for a narrow neck of land between the ... http://www.cepairc.com/archives/538 Title: Launch of Eishken Estate publication Location: Orinsay Hall Description: A New Publication on the history of Eishken Estate written by David Jones will be launched. David will also talk about the history of the Estate. All welcome.  Refreshments Start Time: 7.30 pm Date: 2009-11-24 http://www.cepairc.com/archives/533 Much has been written about the Highlands and Islands clearances which took place mainly from the late eighteenth century through to the mid nineteenth century.  By comparison very little research has been published on the creation of new crofts and the enlargement of existing ones during the inter-war years between ... http://www.cepairc.com/archives/528 The enclosed photographs are from the Estate of Mary MacIver, Verdun, Montreal ( Mairi Anndra) of 15 Gravir. Most of the photographs seem to be taken in Gravir and include family and neighbours. [nggallery id=41] http://www.cepairc.com/archives/525 Title: Angus Macleod Memorial Lecture Location: Pairc School, Gravir Description: The 6th Angus Macleod Memorial lecture will take place at Gravir School - starts at 7.30 pm.  The speaker is the Right Hon Charles Kennedy MP. All Welcome Date: 2009-10-22 http://www.cepairc.com/archives/523 A few months ago we published an article on the Hudson bomber which crashed at Mulhagery in Southern Pairc and received the note below from Dave Earl. [singlepic=955,500] 'Nice article on the Hudson. I am an aviation historian/author living E of Manchester and have for a number of years been researching losses ... http://www.cepairc.com/archives/517 I have just added several new photos kindly provided by Kenny Maciver to the gallery below. The feedback on the day has been excellent and many thanks to all those who made donations on the day. It is greatly appreciated. Donnie http://www.cepairc.com/archives/514 A great turnout at the Deer Park Raiders monument and a beautiful sunny day - John Randall spoke of the history of the deer park raids and Angus Macleod's role in commisioning a series of cairns to commemorate the land struggles. The next stop was at Seaforth Head where Ken ... http://www.cepairc.com/archives/503 Come and join Comunn Eachdraidh na Pairc at our annual outing which is to be at Eiskein this year. Assemble at the Deer Raiders memorial cairn at the Eiskein road end at 10.30 on Saturday 27th June. The format will be a brief talk on the history of the Deer ... http://www.cepairc.com/archives/497