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27 August, 2008
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30 August, 2008
Kilbraur Wind Farm Open Day Location: Buses leave from Rogart Village Hall 10am-4pm.
06 September, 2008
2nd Annual Sale of Ewe and Lambs Location: Lairg Auction Market, Sutherland Entries close Thursday 21st August at 11am.
20 September, 2008
Strathspey Shenanigan Location: Strathspey Contact phone: 01463 227906 Contact: Amanda Mackay Sponsored cycle event through Inshriach Forest and Rothiemurchus. Race through the 38 mile route or do the fun ride on the 38 mile or 17 mile routes. The event kicks off at 11am.
30 September, 2008
Annual Sale of Ewes, Gimmer and Rams Location: Lairg Auction Market, Sutherland Entries close Thursday 11th September 11am.
13 - 15 December, 2008
Daniel O'Donnell Location: Ireland Contact phone: 07703 487493 £299 includes return coach travel and ferry crossing. 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast plus 2 shows. For details and booking call 07703 487493 Events on www.banffshire-journal.co.uk
26 - 27 August, 2008
Stephanie Jacobs Dance Academy Location: BB Hall, Seafield Street, Banff Contact: 0121 818090 or 07721 450302 Classes commence for the Autumn Term Tuesday and Wednesdays
27 August, 2008
Banff & District Accordion & Fiddle Club Summer Ceilidh Location: Banff Springs Hotel Dick Black SDB 7.30pm
29 August, 2008
Stevie (Rebel without Applause) Location: Royal Tarlair Golf Club 8.30pm til late. Members and guests welcome.
30 August, 2008
Gardenstown and District Flower and Craft Show Location: Gardenstown Public Hall Doors open 1.45pm. Adults £1.50, children 50p. Teas £1.50
30 August, 2008
Papercrafts Demonstration Location: Southfield Shopping Centre, New Elgin Opening Hours 10am-5pm.
01 September, 2008
Audrey Watt's School of Dance Enrolment Session Location: Macduff Old Folks Social Club, Buchan Street, Macduff 4-6pm. Ages 2 and a half upwards.
14 - 17 September, 2008
4 day Oban, Fort William Coach Tour For details contact GM Lawrence, Whitehills, Banff, 01261 861227.
30 September - 04 October, 2008
5 day Lewis, Harris and Skye Coach Trip For details contact GM Lawrence, 01261 861227
01 October, 2008
Moray Careers & Recruitment Fair Location: BRorough Briggs, Borough Briggs oad, Elgin
12 - 17 October, 2008
6 day Blackpool Illuminations Coach Trip For details contact GM Lawrence, Whitehills, Banff, 01261 861227
25 October, 2008
Coastal, Shopping in Perth Coach Trip For details, contact GM Lawrence, Whitehills, Banff, 01261 861227
29 November, 2008
Day Coach Trip Brodie and Inverness For details, contact GM Lawrence, 01261 861227 Events on www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk
18 - 27 August, 2008
Exhibition of Paintings Location: Northlands Creative Glass Old Workshop Quater Bras Lybster
11 September, 2008
Pentland Housing Association 15th Annual General Meeting Location: Pentland Hotel, Princes Street, Thurso 7.30pm.
11 September, 2008
Ormlie Community Association Ltd AGM Location: Ormlie Centre, Henderson Street, Thurso 7.30pm.
17 September, 2008
Pulteneytown People's Project & Home Link Caithness AGM Location: Mackay's Hotel, Wick 7pm.
20 September, 2008
Strathspey Shenanigan Location: Strathspey Contact phone: 01463 227 906 Contact: Amanda Mackay Sponsored cycle event: The beauty of the scenery directly contrasts with the intensity of the cycle throughout Inshriach Forest and Rothiemurchus in this challenging sponsored mountain bike event. Race through the 38 mile route or do the fun ride on the 38 mile or 17 mile routes. The event kicks off at 11am. Please contact for more information or to register.
04 October, 2008
Wick Old Parish Church Harvest Open Day Location: Wick Old Parish Church From 2pm - 4pm.
07 October, 2008
Thurso and Dounreay Strathspey & Reel Society AGM Location: Ormlie Lodge Games Hall 7.30pm.
31 October, 2008
Brendan Shine Show Location: Portland Arms, Lybster. Ticket enquiries 01593 721721. 9pm.
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
27 August, 2008
Forres and District Ladies Darts Association AGM Location: Beastie Lounge Bar 8pm. All welcome
30 August, 2008
Carrbridge Gathering & Scottish Chainsaw Carving Championship Location: Carrbridge Playing Fields Contact phone: 01479 841608 Contact: The Organiser A line up of 20 top international chainsaw carvers from across the world battle it out for the prestigious Claymore Sword Trophy. From 10.30am.
31 August, 2008
Philomena Begley Show Location: Victoria Hotel, Forres Doors open 6.30pm, admission £10
03 September, 2008
Junior Scottish Country Dance Classes Location: Applegrove Primary School 5-7yrs 6.30pm-7.30pm. 8-10yrs 7pm-8pm. 11-15yrs 7.30pm-8.30pm.
01 October, 2008
Moray Careers & Recruitment Fair Location: BRorough Briggs, Borough Briggs oad, Elgin Events on www.highland-news.co.uk
03 July - 28 August, 2008
Open Information Lochaber College Every Thursday 5pm-8pm. Main event 7th August 3pm-7.30pm.
29 August, 2008
Blazin Fiddles Location: Glen Urquhart Public Hall, Drumnadrochit, IV63 6UG Contact phone: 01456 450155 Contact: Jennie Macfie Allan Henderson, Bruce MacGregor, Catriona Macdonald, Iain Macfarlane and Aidan O'Rourke on fiddles are accompanied by Marc Clement on guitar and maestro Andy Thorburn on piano in an ensemble representative of the very best in Scottish music today. Tickets £14/£12 Under 18s £6 online at the Booth.
29 August, 2008
2nd Fort William Boys Brigade Enrolement Night Location: Duncansburgh MacIntosh Church Hall 7pm - 8pm
30 August, 2008
Carrbridge Gathering & Scottish Chainsaw Carving Championship Location: Carrbridge Playing Fields Contact phone: 01479 841608 Contact: The Organiser A line up of 20 top international chainsaw carvers from across the world battle it out for the prestigious Claymore Sword Trophy. From 10.30am.
30 August, 2008
Munlochy Animal Aid Fete and Car Boot Sale Location: Munlochy Animal Aid 2pm. Half proceeds to Highland Hospice, all welcome.
15 September, 2008
Theosophical Society - Inverness Group Meeting Location: The Spectrum Centre, 1 Margaret Street, Inverness Contact phone: 0131 333 3406 Contact: Christine Gear Please come along if you are looking for opportunities to expand your knowledge and understanding of Life, to explore Life’s meaning and purpose, or to simply get clearer about what is important to you.
17 September, 2008
Depression Alliance Scotland Group Meeting Location: Volunteering Highland, 1A Millburn Road, Inverness Contact phone: 01463 237452 Contact: Julia Gordon Open Meeting, 7-9pm. A self-help group offering people affected by depression the opportunity for confidential local support, contact with others in a similar situation and the opportunity to explore positive ways of coping with depression.
20 September, 2008
Strathspey Shenanigan Location: Strathspey Contact phone: 01463 227906 Contact: Amanda Mackay Sponsored cycle event through Inshriach Forest and Rothiemurchus. Race through the 38 mile route or do the fun ride on the 38 mile or 17 mile routes. The event kicks off at 11am.
24 September, 2008
Highland Spiritual Cinema Location: Volunteering Highland, 1A Millburn Road, Inverness Contact phone: 01463 237452 Contact: Julia Gordon Through The Eastern Gate is a 60-minute documentary that follows three young Westerners’ spiritual journeys, each given up the rat race to seek ‘something more’ in Southern India, the foothills of the Himalayas, and Turkey.
03 November, 2008
Emotional Recovery Group Location: Volunteering Highland, 1A Millburn Road, Inverness Contact phone: 01463 237452 Contact: Julia Gordon 7-9 pm. No cost – donations are welcomed. Emotional Recovery is the restoration of peace of mind over uncomfortable or disturbing thoughts and feelings.
06 November, 2008
Shooglenifty Location: Glen Urquhart Public Hall, Drumnadrochit, IV63 6UG Contact phone: 01456 450155 Contact: Jennie Macfie Doors open 7.30pm, concert starts 8pm. Unreserved seating. Tickets £12/£10, U18s £6, online at the Booth (Earlybird discount full price ticket £10 till Sept 30th). Licensed bar.
13 - 15 December, 2008
Daniel O'Donnell Location: Ireland Contact phone: 07703 487493 £299 includes return coach travel and ferry crossing, 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast plus 2 shows. For details and booking call 07703 487493 Events on www.inverness-courier.co.uk
06 - 27 August, 2008
Buddha's Life, Teaching and Meditation Location: Rokpa Highlands, The Chapel, Royal Northern Infirmary Every Wednesday 7pm-9pm. Course £20/£5 per session
27 August, 2008
Traditional Highland Dancing Location: High Street Stage, by Marks & Spencers 6pm - 7pm
27 - 30 August, 2008
Faclan - The Hebridean Book Festival Location: An Lanntair Arts Centre, Stornoway
27 August, 2008
Nairn Academy Top Piano Students from Nairn Academy Location: Inverness Town House 1pm
28 August, 2008
Blazin Fiddles Location: Glen Urquhart Public Hall, Drumnadrochit Contact phone: 01456 450155 Contact: Jennie Macfie Tickets online from the Booth, £14/£12 U18s £6. Starts 8pm
30 August, 2008
Police Dependants Trust Open Day Location: Northern Constabulary HQ, Inverness At 1.30pm.
30 August, 2008
Carrbridge Gathering & Scottish Chainsaw Carving Championship Location: Carrbridge Playing Fields Contact phone: 01479 841608 Contact: The Organsier A line up of 20 top international chainsaw carvers from across the world battle it out for the prestigious Claymore Sword Trophy. From 10.30am.
30 August, 2008
Inverness Liberal Democrats Coffee Morning with Stalls Location: Town House, Inverness 10am-12noon.
07 September, 2008
Scotland's Gardens Scheme Open Day Location: Gordonstoun, Duffus, Near Elgin 2pm - 4.30pm
11 September, 2008
Blas 2008 The Nuala Kennedy Band Location: Glen Urquhart Public Hall, Drumnadrochit, IV63 6UG Contact phone: 01456 450155 Contact: Jennie Macfie Doors 7pm, concert starts 7.30pm. Nuala Kennedy, originally from Dundalk, Ireland is a sensational instrumentalist and singer and in 2007 she released her album “The New Shoes” and gained critical acclaim for her “Astar” new voices commission at Celtic Connections.
15 September, 2008
Theosophical Society - Inverness Meeting Location: The Spectrum Centre, 1 Margaret Street, Inverness Contact phone: 0131 333 3406 Contact: Christine Gear Please come along if you are looking for opportunities to expand your knowledge and understanding of Life, to explore Life’s meaning and purpose, or to simply get clearer about what is important to you.
16 September, 2008
Accidental Death of an Accordionist Location: Glen Urquhart Public Hall, Drumnadrochit Contact phone: 01456 450155 Contact: Jennie Macfie You’re invited to take your partners for the first dance and join the craic… but watch your back, because just below the surface of this Highland idyll lurks deceit, mistrust, jealousy, hatred and bloody revenge! Tickets online now from the Booth, £10/£8. Under 18s £6. Starts 8pm.
17 September, 2008
Depression Alliance Scotland - Group Meeting Location: Volunteering Highland. 1A Millburn Road, Inverness Contact phone: 01463 237452 Contact: Julia Gordon Open Meeting, 7-9pm. A self-help group offering people affected by depression the opportunity for confidential local support, contact with others in a similar situation and the opportunity to explore positive ways of coping with depression.
20 September, 2008
Glenn Miller Evening Location: Nevis Centre, Fort William Contact phone: 01397 701488
20 September, 2008
Orkestra del Sol Location: Glen Urquhart Public Hall, Drumnadrochit Contact phone: 01456 450155 Contact: Jennie Macfie A magnificent, riotous assembly fusing brass fanfare with gypsy sensibilities, adding in a dash of Caribbean calypso, a touch of klezmer and a whole lot more. Tickets online from the Booth £12/£10. U18s £6. Starts 8pm.
20 September, 2008
Strathspey Shenanigan Location: Strathspey Contact phone: 01463 227 906 Contact: Amanda Mackay Sponsored cycle event: The beauty of the scenery directly contrasts with the intensity of the cycle throughout Inshriach Forest and Rothiemurchus in this challenging sponsored mountain bike event. Race through the 38 mile route or do the fun ride on the 38 mile or 17 mile routes. The event kicks off at 11am. Please contact for more information or to register.
24 September, 2008
Highland Spiritual Cinema Location: Volunteering Highland. 1A Millburn Road, Inverness Contact phone: 01463 237452 Contact: Julia Gordon Through The Eastern Gate is a 60-minute documentary that follows three young Westerners’ spiritual journeys, each given up the rat race to seek ‘something more’ in Southern India, the foothills of the Himalayas, and Turkey.
05 October, 2008
Teatime concert with Calum Stewart Location: Glen Urquhart Public Hall, Drumnadrochit Contact phone: 01456 450155 Contact: Jennie Macfie Flautist Calum Stewart is a young musician whose star is already rising. His first CD, "Earlywood" is simply beautiful and he will be bringing his trio which includes Lauren McColl. Tickets online at the Booth, £10/£8 including afternoon tea.
12 October, 2008
Carrbridge Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championships Location: Carrbridge Village Hall
19 October, 2008
Teatime concert with The Au Courant Baroque Trio Location: Glen Urquhart Public Hall, Drumnadrochit Contact phone: 01456 450155 Contact: Jennie Macfie The music ranges from a set of Renaissance pieces in improvisatory style through French baroque music by Marin Marais and Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, and trios by Buxtehude and Telemann. Tickets online from the Booth £10/£8 including afternoon tea. Starts 4pm.
01 November, 2008
Kathakali Dance Location: Glen Urquhart Public Hall, Drumnadrochit, IV63 6UG Contact phone: 01456 450155 Contact: Jennie Macfie Time tba. The Kala Chethena Kathakali Theatre Company performs Indian Dance with amazing grace and dignity. Intense, hypnotic and spectacularly beautiful. Tickets online at the Booth SOON!
03 November, 2008
Emotional Recovery Group Location: Volunteering Highland. 1A Millburn Road, Inverness Contact phone: 01463 237452 Contact: Julia Gordon 7-9 pm. No cost – donations are welcomed. Emotional Recovery is the restoration of peace of mind over uncomfortable or disturbing thoughts and feelings.
06 November, 2008
Shooglenifty Location: Glen Urquhart Public Hall, Drumnadrochit, IV63 6UG Contact phone: 01456 450155 Contact: Jennie Macfie Doors 7.30pm, concert starts 8pm. Tickets online from The Booth. Unreserved seating, licensed bar.
09 November, 2008
Teatime Concert With Catriona Macdonald Location: Glen Urquhart Public Hall, Drumnadrochit, IV63 6UG Contact phone: 01456 450155 Contact: Jennie Macfie Doors 3.30pm, concert starts 4pm. Founder member of Blazin Fiddles and a fine exponent of the Shetland fiddle style. Afternoon tea with home baking included in ticket price of £10/£8, U16s £6, family ticket £30 available online at the Booth. Unreserved seating.
21 November, 2008
Ceilidh Dance: The Iain Thomson Trio Location: Glen Urquhart Public Hall, Drumnadrochit, IV63 6UG Contact phone: 01456 450155 Contact: Jennie Macfie Along with Iain the trio includes Gregor Lowrey, one of the best known accordion players in Scotland today, and Marc Duff formerly of Capercaillie. Unreserved seating. Light refreshments during the interval included in ticket price. Licensed bar. Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets £10/£8, U16s £6, Family ticket £30, online at the Booth.
13 - 15 December, 2008
Daniel O'Donnell in Ireland Location: Ireland Contact phone: 07703 487493 £299 includes return coach travel and ferry crossing. 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast plus 2 shows. For details and booking call 07703 487493 Events on www.lochaber-news.co.uk
03 July - 28 August, 2008
Open Information Lochaber College Every Thursday 5pm-8pm. August 7th, main even 3pm - 7.30pm
29 August, 2008
2nd Fort William Boys Brigade Enrolement Night Location: Dunansburgh MacIntosh Church Hall 7pm - 8pm
20 September, 2008
Strathspey Shenanigan Location: Strathspey Contact phone: 01463 227906 Contact: Amanda Mackay Sponsored cycle event through Inshriach Forest and Rothiemurchus. Race through the 38 mile route or do the fun ride on the 38 mile or 17 mile routes. The event kicks off at 11am. Events on www.northern-scot.co.uk
26 - 28 August, 2008
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Auditions Location: Kingsmill Sheddie 7pm. Age 9 and over.
28 August, 2008
Free Film Screening of The Battle of Algiers(1966) Location: Moray Music Centre, Francis Place, Elgin IV30 1LQ at 19:15 Contact: Jenny ebdy To celebrate a new season of fortnightly films, Elgin Film Club would like to invite you to a FREE screening of Gillo Pontecorvo’s classic 1966 film The Battle of Algiers. Entrance to the film will be free so why not come along and join us for a cinematic treat. 19:15 at the Moray Music Centre
30 August, 2008
Carrbridge Gathering & Scottish Chainsaw Carving Championship Location: Carrbridge Playing Fields Contact phone: 01479 841608 Contact: The Organiser A line up of 20 top international chainsaw carvers from across the world battle it out for the prestigious Claymore Sword Trophy. From 10.30am.
30 August, 2008
Coffee Morning 10-00 to 12-00 Location: Rothes Church Hall Contact phone: 01542 810273 Contact: john grimes Coffee Morning to raise funds for the Speyside Community Car Share Scheme a charity run scheme that takes less able people to doctors,hospital,dentist etc not able to access other transport using volunteer drivers the event is to raise funds.
30 August, 2008
Papercrafts Demonstration Location: Premier Boutique Craft Store. New Elgin Opening Hours 10am-5pm.
30 August, 2008
Lhanbryde and District Gardening Club Annual Show Location: Lhanbryde Community Centre Doors open 1.30pm. Children 50p. Adult £1.
14 September, 2008
Scenic Day Rail Excursion Location: Aberdeen, Dyce, Inverurie, Huntly, Elgin to Kyle of Lochalsh
01 October, 2008
Moray Careers & Recruitment Fair Location: BRorough Briggs, Borough Briggs oad, Elgin
13 - 15 December, 2008
Daniel O'Donnell Location: Ireland Contact phone: 07703 487493 £299 includes return coach travel and ferry crossing, 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast plus 2 shows Events on www.north-star-news.co.uk
03 July - 28 August, 2008
Open Information Lochaber College Every Thursday 5pm-8pm. Main event August 7th 3pm-7.30pm.
27 August, 2008
Wildcats Cheerleading Class Location: Millburn Academy, Inverness 7.30pm - 8.30pm, Monday's, 16 years plus.
29 August, 2008
2nd Fort William Boys Brigade Enrolement Night Location: Duncansburgh MacIntosh Church Hall 7pm - 8pm
20 September, 2008
Strathspey Shenanigan Location: Strathspey Contact phone: 01463 227906 Contact: Amanda Mackay Sponsored cycle event through Inshriach Forest and Rothiemurchus. Race through the 38 mile route or do the fun ride on the 38 mile or 17 mile routes. The event kicks off at 11am. Events on www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk
27 August, 2008
Connected Landscapes Poetry and Music Location: Carnegie Hall, Clashmore by Dornoch 7.30pm
27 August, 2008
Auditions for Pantomime Red Riding Hood Location: Dingwall Community Centre 7.30pm - 10 pm
27 August, 2008
Provincial Grand Lodge of Ross and Cromarty Quarterly Communication Location: Lodge Kyle No 1117 8.00pm
28 August, 2008
Dorothy Dobson's Over 60 Exercise Class Location: Castle Street, Church Hall, Dingwall 10.30 am - 11.15am
29 August, 2008
Ross & Cromarty Disability Access Group Open Meeting Location: Poolewe Village Hall 11.00 am
30 August, 2008
Fun Day and Classic Car Rally Location: King George Vth Playing Fields, Fortrose 12.30 - 4pm
30 August, 2008
Kilbraur Wind Farm Open Day Location: Bus leaves from Rogart Village Hall 10am - 4pm
20 September, 2008
Strathspey Shenanigan Location: Strathspey Contact phone: 01463 227 906 Contact: Amanda Mackay Sponsored cycle event: The beauty of the scenery directly contrasts with the intensity of the cycle throughout Inshriach Forest and Rothiemurchus in this challenging sponsored mountain bike event. Race through the 38 mile route or do the fun ride on the 38 mile or 17 mile routes. The event kicks off at 11am. Please contact for more information or to register. |