What’s on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1
Community Market
Made in Assynt community market at Lochinver Village Hall on Friday 10am-4pm.
Feis Air an Oir Ceilidh Trail
The Feis Air an Oir Ceilidh Trail will be performing at Cereal Bakery Tongue, on Friday and also at the Lunch Club at the Kyle Centre Tongue, 1pm-2pm. The young performers will also be at a family ceilidh dance at Tongue Village Hall on Friday evening from 7pm.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2
Carboot Sale
Dornoch and District Community Association (DADCA) car boot sale at Dornoch Community Centre (Social Club) on Saturday 9am-12.30pm. Stalls £5.
St Andrew’s Church
Public meeting at Tongue Village Hall on Saturday 10am-11am to discuss the future of St Andrew’s Church, Tongue.
Foraging
A guided foraging walk through Gunn’s Wood, Lairg, on Saturday 10am-12pm. Learn how to safely identify edible wild plants and mushrooms. A Lairg & District Learning Centre event. Book on Eventbrite or email: manager@lairglearningcentre.org.uk.
Evening of Blues
An Evening of Blues and Beyond with the ever popular Peter Price at Rosehall Hall tomorrow. Doors open 7pm for a 7.30pm start. BYOB, raffle. Tickets £12, cash at the door.
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Ceilidh
Edinburgh Sutherland Association ceilidh in Skerray Village Hall with Catriona Macleod and Anna Magee on Saturday 7.30pm-11pm. BYOB, raffle. £12 cash at the door.
Mediumship
An evening of mediumship/floral services at Borgie Breco Cabin, Borgie Wood, on Saturday, doors open 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Raffle, Lighthouse Crafts on sale. Please bring a flower of your choice, either wild or cultivated. Entry £5 includes refreshments.
MONDAY, AUGUST 4
Dornoch Festival Week
Dornoch Festival Week begins on Monday (August 4) and runs until Sunday, August 10. For a full programme of events, visit the group’s Facebook page.
Pasta Making
Pasta making workshop for ages 12-16 at Lairg & District Learning Centre on Monday 11am-1pm. Book on Eventbrite.
Make a Wee Book
Make a Wee Book with artist Rhona Graham at Bettyhill Library on Tuesday (August 5) 11am-12.30pm. Ages 9-16. A School’s Out event.
Summer Family Fun
Summer family fun at Kincardine Church Hall, Ardgay, on Tuesday (August 5) 11.30am-12.30pm. Games, crafts and snacks. A Dornoch Firth Church of Scotland event. Entry free but donations welcome.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6
Walk and Talk
Walk and Talk with Amanda Wagstaffe from Pedal Pursuits at Lairg on Wednesday (August 6) from 10am-11pm. Meet at Lairg Transport car park. A Lairg & District Learning Centre event. For further information, call: 01549 402050.
Walk and Talk with Amanda at Littleferry, Golspie, on Thursday (August 7) from 1.30pm ( hour-long walk). No need to book, just turn up. A Go Golspie Development Trust event.
Guided Walk
Paths for All guided health walk at Migdale Loch on Wednesday (August 6). For more information contact: jayne@p4w.org.uk and a meet up location.
Walk
Guided walk at Amat on Wednesday (August 6) from 2pm. Starting from Keeper’s Cottage, Amat, and returning to Amat Lodge for afternoon tea. A Dornoch Firth Church of Scotland event.
Quiz and Ceilidh
Mr Murray’s mega music quiz and ceilidh at Lochinver Village Hall on Wednesday (August 6) from 7pm. Licensed event. Entry £10. All proceeds towards Lochinver Primary School Parent Council UHS Nova Scotia trip. To book your team, call: 07595 768748.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7
Summer Concert
Summer Concert at St Columba’s (Tin Tabernacle), Brora, on Thursday (August 7). Music from films and Broadway as well as Scottish music. Starring Jennifer Port, Simon Scott and Monica MacLean Gold Star Band. Free admission. Tea and coffee.
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