The Lewis Peat Calendar 2008 has been produced to help raise funds for Leukaemia Research and shows the various stages of the traditional peatcutting process on Lewis, carried out in slightly unusual attire by some of the local worthies. Spare a thought for these gents, who bared (almost) all for charity during an unusually chilly summer...The idea for the calendar came from Gress resident Jock Murray, who says:

"The problem when one retires is finding something to do. Eventually, I came up with this idea to raise money for Leukaemia Research in Glasgow, where a member of my family is being treated for this illness. I couldn't have chosen a more controversial way of doing this, especially on the Isle of Lewis, but I love a challenge! I chose an interesting theme that many of our current generation know little about. It will also remind others, especially those who have left the island, of the hard work one had to put in to gather fuel for the long winter months."

The calendar is spiral bound: A4 size (11.75 x 8.25 inches).