On the 4 November 2004 the Comann Eachdraidh hosted a party funded by the Heritage Lottery who were holding a nationwide party celebrating their first 10 years.
The Comann Eachdraidh who were also celebrating their part in the £2.2m lottery grant which is to support 38 projects across Argyll’s islands. The money will bring huge benefits to both inhabitants and visitors and will go towards the building of a Gaelic Heritage Centre alongside their award winning reconstructed cottage – Taigh Iseabal Dhaidh. The centre will not only bring the history and heritage of Lismore alive, but also provide a public research centre, a cafe and gift shop, a library, and, most importantly, a much needed museum for the keeping of Lismore’s historical archive.
Tony Perkins, the Project Manager, welcomed all to the party and, in reply, Archie MacColl thanked him for his work in getting the funding. There were songs and recitations from the children decked out in National Lottery tee shirts and the Lismore Lighthouse Band ended the entertainment with a selection of their very popular lively numbers.
Heritage Lottery party 6.11.04
Heritage Lottery party 6.11.04
Heritage Lottery party 6.11.04
Heritage Lottery party 6.11.04
Heritage Lottery party 6.11.04
Heritage Lottery party 6.11.04
As well as the party fare there were displays of the new building which is to be environmentally friendly and low tech. Part of the outer structure is to be 2000 wooden planks which supporters can sponsor at £10 a plank with the promise that sponsors’ names will be recorded on a special plaque.
Heritage Lottery party 6.11.04
Heritage Lottery party 6.11.04 Margaret MacDonald, Cathie Carmichael Archie MacColl
Heritage Lottery party 6.11.04