Arriving soon - speed dating in Lairg!
A new activity is to be coming to Lairg Community Centre on Saturday 1 October - a night of speed dating, something which is already very popular in cities and towns farther south.
Lairg's new hall administrator, Michelle Grover-Smith, who comes from Sydney in Australia, thinks this would be a good idea to try in the Highlands where people still find it difficult to meet their perfect partner.
Says Michelle: “It’s a fantastic way to meet new people as often the fellas tend to sit in the pub and the girls do other things. When speed dating everyone is there for the one thing, to meet someone, and there is no time wasted chatting up Mr so and so who looks OK but could be married, or Miss somebody who looks beautiful but is not searching for a relationship.
"And even if you don’t meet Mr Right on the night you could have a laugh and meet new people.
"As well as local singles looking for a partner we are aiming to reach out to people from a wide area who don’t know each other beforehand and are hoping to attract individuals from as far afield as Dingwall, Inverness and Caithness.
"The local Highland Hotel in the Main Street is also offering a discount on rooms to anyone coming a distance and wanting to stay overnight.
"The form of the evening will be very laid back and comfortable. There will be a complimentary welcome drink and chocolates on arrival followed by an hour's session of ready made up fun questions, sure to help everyone find those special qualities you look for in a partner.
"Then afterwards the night will finish with music from local singer Kate Davies and ‘The Mightly Fine Pair’, a young Scottish Folk Music duo currently touring Scotland after a successful tour of Canada and the United States.
"The cost of the night will be £15 per person and it will run depending on interest and correct ratio of men and women.
"So don’t be shy, this could be your chance to meet that special person you have been looking for. Bookings are essential so please call Michelle on 01549 410000 to reserve your place.”