What’s on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week
FRIDAY, MAY 23
History Talk
Lairg Local History Society talk at the Kinvonie Suite, Lairg Community Centre, on Fridy 7.30pm. Alex Easton will give a talk entitled ‘Frances Macdonald and the Mill at Gruids’.
Live Music
The Siobhan Miller Band perform at the Ceilidh Place, Ullapool, on Friday at 8.30pm. The band has become renowned for ‘freewheeling, feel-good folk’. Tickets £16 from theceilidhplace.com.
SATURDAY, MAY 24
Spring Market
Spring market at Rogart Mart on Saturday 10am-2pm. Free entry and free parking.
Tain Market
Tain community market at the Rose Garden, Tain High Street, on Saturday 10am-2pm.
Workshop
Ladybird wreath craft workshop at the Dornoch Hub on Saturday 10am-12pm. Led by Louise Baker. Limited spaces - booking essential. To book, click here.
Cycling in the Straths
Cycling in the Straths annual cycle ride on Saturday from 10.30am-12pm. Along a portion of the NC500 from Altnaharra road end to the hope to Strathnaver turn off.
Golspie Market
Golspie Community Market at Fountain Road Hall on Saturday 11am-3pm. Refreshments, jewellery, cakes and a variety of craft stalls. Free entry.
Oyster Survey
Join the Marine Conservation Society as part of the Dornoch Environmental Enhancement Project (DEEP) for an oyster shell survey at Meikle Ferry North on Saturday 3.30pm-4.30pm. Meet near the slipway No experience necessary. Free event but places must be booked - book on Eventbrite.
Live Music
Live music with Shrew and the Loveland Frogmen at the Argyll Hotel, Ullapool, on Saturday 9pm.
Just Desserts
Just Desserts Afternoon at Kinlochbervie Church tomorrow 11am-3pm. In aid of church funds.
MONDAY, MAY 26
Growing Group
Kyle of Sutherland Growing Group meeting in Invershin Hall on Monday 7pm-9pm when a talk will be given on carnivorous plants. All welcome.
Bodies of Water
Bodies of Water at the Macphail Centre, Ullapool, on Monday7.30pm. An hour-long playful, multi-sensory experience weaving together dance, sound and objects. Suitable for aged eight and over. Tickets: highlifehighland.com
TUESDAY, MAY 27
Art Group
Dornoch Firth Art Group meets at Dornoch Community Centre (Social Club) on Tuesday 10am-12pm.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28
World Otter Day Walks
Join the countryside ranger to mark World Otter Day with a leisurely 3k guided coastal walk around Scourie Bay on Wednesday 10.30am-12.30pm. Meet at the Free Church Car park at Scourie. £10; book on Eventbrite.
Join the countryside ranger for a guided 6k coastal walk from Ullapool to Rhue on Wednesday 11am-2.30pm. £12 return lift to Ullapool included. Contact: jenny.grant@highlifehighland.com; 07917 307499.
Walk
Partnership for Wellbeing guided health walk at Balbair Woods, Golspie, on Wednesday (May 28) from 11am. Contact is walks manager Jayne Preece: jayne@p4w.org.uk
Women’s Wellbeing
Menopause Chat presents ‘Women’s Wellbeing’ at the Assynt Centre on Wednesday, 7pm. the first in a series. A friendly and relaxed session about simple ways to bring more exercise into your daily life. Free, thanks to funding from Assynt Community Council.
Music
Golspie Primary School Parent Council presents an hour-long musical showcase in the school gym on Wednesday 6pm.
P1-P3 will be singing Kodaly songs and P4-P7 will perform on various instruments that they have been taught to play in Feis classes and High Life Highland lessons. Suggested donation £5. No need to book.
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