October 1st, 2016.
Tiree High School Gala Day.
The weather could not have been better.
Bright blue sky all day and it was warm for the occasion.

On Gala Day the neighbouring islands stood out so clearly.
Walking down from the Post Office to the old harbour
the Paps of Jura were framed by the harbour mouth.

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The view across the wreck of the Mary Steward to Mull

The Dutchman’s Cap, Staffa and Mull

Ben More on Mull

On a day such as we have enjoyed today,
neighbouring Hebridean islands can almost feel part of Tiree,
especially when you cannot see the sea which separates the various islands.
Driving across low lying Tiree the mountains of Mull can appear part of our island.
Viewed from the pier Rum was separate – viewed from the harbour nothing separated.

What a day it was turning out to be,
It was a warming, healthy, blue day.
It was uplifting.

Do sheep appreciate the view they have of Mull?

The Paps of Jura from the Lighthouse, Scarinish

The sun dancing on the Passage of Tiree

The only rainbow in the sky was laid on by the island’s fire-brigade.
In a fun and entertaining way they were very much part of the Gala Day.
The volunteer crew put much hard work into their involvement in the event.

Mr Wilkes, the new headmaster, welcomed and thanked everyone.
Staff and pupils once again took to the stage to entertain.
It is indeed a great community occasion.

Mr Graham Wilks

Learning a fireman’s life by taking part in an obstacle course

Tiree’s Fire Appliance

With hardly a cloud in the sky a colourful sunset was guaranteed.
As often is the case while sun sets in the west
the sky all around turns shades of red.

Houses and puddles reflected the glow of the setting sun.
As did the neighbouring islands.
What an evening!

Daylight hours are getting less and less.
The sun drops much, much quicker.
The gloamin’ is shorter.

You see it

You see it and now it’s gone.

Ben Gott

The sun has dropped below the western horizon.
The glow is reflected to the East over Ben More on Mull
And to the south the effect is not lost on the Paps of Jura.

This is’ Life on Tiree’.
The forecast for tomorrow is sunshine.
Sunshine before the storm coming in late on Sunday evening.

Whatever the weather, sunshine or storm, God’s love remains constant.
Looking forward to meeting with the church family tomorrow.
Enjoying ‘Life on Tiree’.

The faithful love of the Lord never ends!
His mercies never cease.
Great is his faithfulness;
his mercies begin afresh each morning.