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16 May, 2008
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13 - 17 May, 2008
The Beggar's Opera Location: The Florians Theatre Contact phone: 01463 650025 Contact: Brian Howlett The Beggar's Opera is a ballad opera in three acts written in 1728 by John Gay. It is one of the watershed plays in Augustan drama and is the only example of the once thriving genre of satirical ballad opera to remain popular today. Doors open 7pm for 7.30.
16 May, 2008
Highland Business Dinner Location: Drumossie Hotel, Inverness organised bu Inverenss Chamber of Commerce 7 for 7.30pm
17 May, 2008
Good Garden Insect Homes Drop in and make a home for the insects you need in your garden to control pests.
17 May, 2008
Hill Walking for Beginners Come along on this Ranger led introduction to hill walking. The views will be worth it!
18 May, 2008
Nature Detectives Location: Abriachan Can you solve the animal whodunit? A free family event in partnership with Abriachan Forest Trust.
19 May, 2008
Tune Up: Mary Ann Kennedy and More! Location: Drumnadrochit Another Tune Up tour, featuring six top musicians in a unique collaboration; Bruce Molsky and Mary Ann Kennedy, Gerry O'Connor and Gilles le Bigot, Mike and Ali Vass.
20 May, 2008
Badger watch by Loch Ness Location: Secret Location - book for details! Watch badgers at a secret location on Loch Ness side
21 May, 2008
Highland Spiritual Cinema Location: Volunteering Highland. 1A Millburn Road, Inverness Contact phone: 01463 237452 Contact: Julia Gordon 7pm (doors open 6.45pm). Everything Is Spiritual. Author Rob Bell looks at the issues of spiritual growth in this recording from his 2006 speaking tour. Free admission. Donations are welcomed.
23 May, 2008
May Monday: Live Music with Karen Tweed Location: Drumnadrochit "...a thoughtful, immaculately executed blend of Irish, English and Scandinavian traditions, laced with jazz and chamber music.." Irish Echo, New York.
24 May, 2008
Sail Caledonia - The Scottish Raid Location: Fort William, Fort Augustus, Loch Ness & Inverness A unique event for small sail and oar boats set in the Highlands of Scotland amidst the spectacular scenery of the Great Glen, this is one not to be missed.
25 May, 2008
Tarot Workshop Location: High Street, Dingwall Contact phone: 07745 362075 Contact: Joanna Hunter This relaxing one day workshop will show you how to connect with your own intuition and how to interpret the cards. 10.30am to 4.30ishpm. Course includes your own deck of tarot, tea/coffee and workbook for you to take home. Cost of course is £45.
29 May, 2008
Scotland's Gardens Scheme Open Day Location: Dundonnell House, Dundonnell, Wester Ross 2-5pm
29 May, 2008
Clairvoyance Nite with Mandy Masters Location: British Legion, High Street, Dingwall Contact phone: 07745 362075 Contact: Joanna Hunter With Celebrity Medium Mandy Masters, 7.30pm, tickets at the door or Branded and Beyond The Waterfall, Dingwall, priced at £10. Charity raffle raising money for juvenile diabetes.
30 May - 01 June, 2008
5th Glen Affric Walking Festival Location: Glen Affric Walks for all abilities and ages over 2 days through magnificent Glen Affric.
31 May, 2008
Garden Weekend: Garve area Location: The garden trail starts at Garve Village Hall Contact phone: 01997 414278 Contact: See website 31 May and 1 June: gardens in and around the Garve area will be open to the public. Tickets available on the day from the village hall where refreshments and crafts will also be available.
01 June, 2008
Great Glen Geology Location: Invermoriston Discover all that there is to know about the rocking & rolling of the Great Glen.
07 June, 2008
Local Nature Reserve Open Day Location: Merkinch Local Nature Reserve, Westfield, Kessock ROad Contact phone: 07834 608390 Contact: Annie Marrs Activities include wildlife walks, drumming workshops, face-painting, wood-turning demos, wildlife displays, Capoeira dance sessions, The Woodland Roots Band and Raptor World - Birds of Prey display. Entry and activities are free. Event begins at 12.30pm with parade followed by opening ceremony at 1pm.
13 June, 2008
Jaleo Pena Flamenca Location: Spa Pavilion, Strathpeffer Contact phone: 01997421124 Contact: Duncan Kennedy Flamenco troupe in concert.
14 June, 2008
Mind Body & Spirit Complimentary Fair Location: Dingwall Town Hall Dingwall Ross shire Contact phone: 01349 867447 Contact: coleen Includes mini treatments in reiki, reflexology, massage, bio energies, iridology. Stalls with local traders selling crystals, handmade jewellery, soap,aloe vera products and much more...including aura photography in aid of Alzheimers Scotland. 10am till 4pm
22 June, 2008
Scotland's Gardens Scheme Open Day Location: Bents Green, 10 Pilmuir Road West, Forres 1.30pm - 4.30pm
26 June, 2008
A Day with the Angels.... Location: Crown Court Hotel Inverness Contact phone: 07745 36 20 75 Contact: Joanna Hunter Wonderful workshop connecting with your angels, with Karen Collesso & Joanna Hunter. The full day starts at 10.30 till 4pm tea and coffee provided as well as all course work. Cost is £35.
27 June, 2008
Old School 70's & 80's Night Location: The Ramada Hotel, Church Street. Inverness £14.95 a ticket.
28 June, 2008
Xtreme North Motor Show Location: Tulloch Caledonian Stadium Contact phone: 01463 259251 Contact: Iain Campbell
05 July, 2008
Glengarry Highland Games Location: Glengarry Shinty Field, Invergarry, Inverness-shire
20 July, 2008
Scotland's Gardens Scheme Open Day Location: House of Aigas and Field Centre, by Beauly 2-5pm
11 - 15 August, 2008
Champions Challenge Holiday Club Location: Ness Bank Church For children currently attending Primary School. 9.30am-12noon
07 September, 2008
Scotland's Gardens Scheme Open Day Location: Gordonstoun, Duffus, Near Elgin 2pm - 4.30pm
20 September, 2008
Glenn Miller Evening Location: Nevis Centre, Fort William Contact phone: 01397 701488
12 October, 2008
Carrbridge Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championships Location: Carrbridge Village Hall Events on www.banffshire-journal.co.uk
24 May, 2008
Bring & Buy Sale Location: Hall Kirk, Cathay Terrace, Cullen, 10am-noon. Cullen & Deskford Church of Scotland are having a Bring & Buy Sale/Coffee Morning to raise funds for their Kids' Summer Mission which will be held in August in association with the Scripture Union. Sale includes: toys, bric-a-brac, books, CDs, DVDs, videos, home baking, plants etc. Entry is free. Events on www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk
23 May, 2008
Fred MacAulay LIVE Location: Skinandis, Central Hotel, Traill Street, Thurso Contact phone: (01847) 893129 Contact: Brian Cardosi Join Fred for the Thurso leg of his 2008 national tour for a brand new package of witticisms about life and living in Scotland today.
31 May, 2008
Roggart PArish Church Annual Gift Day Location: Pittentrail Hall From 10.30am - 1.30pm.
15 June, 2008
Caithness Auctions Location: Weigh Inn Hotel,Pentland Suite Contact phone: 01847871364 Contact: vicxread@hotmail.com New auction back into Caithness.
04 October, 2008
Wick Old Parish Church Harvest Open Day Location: Wick Old Parish Church From 2pm - 4pm.
30 November, 2008
Car Boot Sale Location: Lybster Community Association Village Hall 11.00am - 2.00pm.
20 December, 2008
Carol Concert Location: Wick Old Parish Church Starts 7.30pm Admission £3 (concession £2) Events on www.forres-gazette.co.uk
31 May, 2008
Garden Weekend: Garve area Location: The trail starts at Garve Village Hall Contact phone: 01997 414278 Contact: See website Gardens around the Garve area will be open to the public - tickets available on the day at the village hall, where refreshments and crafts will also be available.
23 June, 2008
Anderson's PTA Coffee Morning Location: Anderson's School From 10am - 12pm. Admission £1 per person.
24 June, 2008
St. Leonard's Church Guild Soup and Sweet Location: St Leonard's Church Hall From 11.30am - 1.30pm. Donations £3. Events on www.highland-news.co.uk
21 May, 2008
Highland Spiritual Cinema Location: Volunteering Highland, 1A Millburn Road, Inverness Contact phone: 01463 237452 Contact: Julia Gordon 7pm (doors open 6.45pm). Everything Is Spiritual. Author Rob Bell looks at the issues of spiritual growth in this recording from his 2006 speaking tour. Free admission. Donations are welcomed.
28 May, 2008
Alzheimer Scotland - Lochaber Branch AGM Location: Montrose Centre, Inverlochy At 7.00pm.
31 May, 2008
Garden Weekend: Garve area Location: Trail starts at Garve Village Hall Contact phone: 01997 414278 Contact: See website Gardens in Garve and the surrounding areas will be open to the public. Tickets to be collected from the village hall, where refreshments and crafts will be available.
14 June, 2008
Mind Body & Spirit Complimentary Fair Location: Dingwall Town Hall Dingwall Ross shire Contact phone: 01349 867447 Contact: coleen Includes mini treatments in reiki, reflexology, massage, bio energies, iridology. Stalls with local traders selling crystals, handmade jewellery, soap,aloe vera products and much more...including aura photography in aid of Alzheimers Scotland. 10am till 4pm Events on www.lochaber-news.co.uk
16 May, 2008
Banavie Primary School Fun Night Location: Banavie Primary School From 6.20pm - 8.30pm.
19 - 22 May, 2008
Fusion Drop In Location: The Nevis Centre, Fort William From 12.00 noon until 4.00pm.
23 May, 2008
Age Concern Scotland Silver Surfer Sessions. Location: Fort William Library From 1.30pm till 4.30pm. Events on www.northern-scot.co.uk
30 June, 2008
Around Scotland the Wrong Way RIB Challenge Location: Starting From Portknockie Contact phone: 01434821247 Contact: As Above I am going to Circumnavigate Scotland in a 5.5 meter RIB and hope to complete doing so in 4/5 days, this is for RLNI and International Rescue Corps charities. Details can be found on Justgiving website, and support is welcome. Events on www.north-star-news.co.uk
23 May, 2008
Age Concern Scotland Surfer Sessions Location: Fort William Library From 1.30pm - 4.30pm.
24 May, 2008
Charity Ceilidh Dance Location: British Legion, Dingwall Charity Ceilidh Dance in aid of Resolis Community Sports and Social Association. Entertainment provided by 'The Broch Inspectors' featuring Malcolm Jones. Tickets available from Mackinosh Bros and the Legion, £8 or £10 at the door. Doors open 7.30pm.
31 May, 2008
Garden Weekend: Garve and area Location: The trail starts at Garve village hall Contact phone: 01997 414278 Contact: see website 31 May and 1 June: gardens in and around the Garve area will be open to the public. Tickets available on the day from Garve village hall, where refreshments and crafts will also be available. Events on www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk
17 May, 2008
75th Anniversary Dinner Dance Location: Dingwall Royal British Legion From 7.30pm til late Tickets £25.
24 May, 2008
Charity Ceilidh Dance Location: British Legion, Dingwall In aid of Resolis Community Sports and Social Association. Entertainment provided by 'The Broch Inspectors' featuring Malcolm Jones. Tickets available from Mackinosh Bros and the Legion, £8 or £10 at the door. Doors open 7.30pm
31 May, 2008
Garden Weekend: Garve Area Location: The Garden Trail starts at Garve Village Hall Contact phone: 01997 414278 Contact: see website 31 May and 1 June: gardens in and around Garve will be open for the public to view. Tickets will be available each day from the village hall, together with refreshments and crafts. |