What’s on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week
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FRIDAY, MAY 10
Lugger Fest
Lugger Fest at Ullapool Harbour from 9am today and also tomorrow and Sunday. A festival of traditional boats and maritime heritage, including boat displays, dockside demonstrations, talks, live music, stalls, food and drink. Visit Lugger Fest 2024 on Facebook for the latest news and information about the festival.
Ulluminate
Ulluminate at Ullapool Village Hall today and also Saturday and Sunday. A festival of science, arts and culture. Tickets: ticketsource.co.uk/ulluminate-cic
SATURDAY, MAY 11
Community Markets
Ardgay Community Market at Ardgay Hall on Saturday 10am-12pm. A range of stalls along with community garden, book and bric-a-brac table, refreshments and raffle.
North Coast Market at Bettyhill Village Hall on Saturday 11am-3pm. A wide range of stalls and a weaving demonstration will be held.
Workshop
Loom making and using workshop at Lairg and District Learning Centre on Saturday 10am-3.30pm. For more information, visit: www.lairglearningcentre.org.uk/events
Car Boot Sale
Indoor car boot sale at Lairg Community Centre on Saturday 11am-3pm. £10 a table. For more information: lairgcroftersshow@hotmail.com
Soup and Sweet
Lairg Crofters Show soup and sweet on Saturday 12pm-2pm at Lairg Community Council £6/£4.
Walk
Sutherland Walkers outing to Sgurr an Fhidhleir and Ben Mor from Culnacraig (north of Ullapool) on Saturday from 10.45pm. For more information, call Bill Lockyer on 07507 674 161.
Film Night
Halladale Film Club screen Hollywood Blockbuster Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny at Strathhalladale Hall on Saturday. Doors open 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Enjoy a social gathering and refreshments afterwards.
Ceilidh Dance
Ceilidh Dance with Strathair Ceilidh Band at Doll Hall, Brora, on Saturday, 2.30pm-4.30pm. Tea, shortbread and cakes.
SUNDAY, MAY 12
Tea party
Tea party in Rosehall Village Hall on Sunday 2.30pm-4.30pm. Local organisations will be manning information tables. Free entry and refreshments on offer.
Bingo
Bingo at Bunillidh Social Club on Sunday. Club opens at 6.45pm.
MONDAY, MAY 13
Woodland Storywalk
Dornoch Firth Group is holding a Fairy Day Woodland Storywalk at Camore Woods on Monday from 10.30am. A free event for families.
A story, an activity and a stomp round the woods. Slings, prams and walkers welcome. No booking required. Snack provided. For ages 0-5. For more information: jen@dfgcommunity.com
Wildflowers
Join the countryside ranger for Wondrous Wildflowers at Bonar Bridge library on Monday 3.30pm-4.30pm. This will involve looking at some wildflowers and insects and talking about names and the folklore of flowers. There will also be something to make and take away. The event is suitable for adults and children aged seven and over.
TUESDAY, MAY 14
Tuesday Cafe
Tuesday Cafe at Helmsdale Free Church on Tuesday 10am-12pm. Cuppa and cake.
Walk and talk
Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust weekly walk and talks at Rosehall on Tuesday 10.30am-11.30pm (meet at Rosehall Trails) and at Ardgay on Thursdays10.30am-11.30am (meet at Drovers Square). Suitable for all fitness abilities. Tea/coffee and biscuits after the walk. For more information, email: liv@kyleofsutherland.co.uk
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15
Sewing Club
New weekly sewing, knitting and crocheting club ‘We’re in Stitches’ at Dornoch Hub on Wednesday 1pm-3pm. For more information call 07982 859 716 or email: teresa.hadley.th@gmail.com
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