What's on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8
Shalom the Star
Meet Shalom the Star and follow the Star Trail at Dornoch Cathedral and find out what Christmas is all about. An activity for all the family. Runs from 11am most days until Christmas Eve.
Live Music
Live music from Addie Harper at the Hut, Bettyhill on Friday from 11am. Refreshments and mince pies.
Christmas Cafe
Melvich Primary School Parent Council Christmas cafe at the school on Friday12pm-2pm. Kids' carols and Christmas songs, soup, sandwiches, cakes and raffle.
Film Night
Dornoch Heritage Society film night at Dornoch Social Club on Friday 7pm. Mulled wine and mince pies. Quirky quiz. £5 entry.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16
Christmas Carnival
Dornoch Library Christmas carnival on Saturday 10am-12pm. Cookie decorating, crafts, lucky dip and face painting.
Community Market
North Coast Market’s Christmas market at Bettyhill Village Hall on Saturday 11am-3pm. Food and craft fair, teas and coffees. Last market of the year.
Festive Workshops
Lairg and District Learning Centre is holding a number of festive workshops on Saturday including making Christmas baubles, digital Christmas cards, wicker stars, snowman ornaments and candlesticks from wood. For more information or to book a place, visit Eventbrite or email: admin@lairglearning centre.org.uk or call 01549 402060.
Lairg Winterfest
Lairg’s annual Winterfest returns with its own extra special brand of Christmas magic on Saturday.
The day starts at 12pm with church bells ringing to open the festive parade. Reindeer from Cairngorm Reindeer Centre will pull Santa in his sleigh along the Main Street to the community centre where all the activities are based.
Santa Claus will be in his grotto in the centre to greet children from 12.30pm-4pm. His reindeer will be at the rear of the centre throughout the afternoon.
Christmas Craft Fair, cafe, family fun fair and children’s entertainment.
Pantomime
Theatre Presto presents Cinderella at Tongue Village Hall on Saturday from 6.30pm.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17
Christmas Walk
Sutherland Walkers Christmas special 4.5 mile walk from Rogart via Rovie to Dalmore on Sunday from 10am.
Lunch after the walk to be confirmed. Contact Patricia Hannah 01863 766061.
Christmas Fair
Kinlochbervie Christmas Craft Fair at Kinlochbervie Village Hall on Sunday 11am-4.30pm.
The Makers@Advent
The Makers@Advent in the West Church Hall, Dornoch, on Sunday 2pm-4pm. A one-off event for anyone of any age, families or folk of their own. Games, lego, crafts, a prayer space and stories to explore, snacks and drinks.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12
Christmas Show
Scourie Primary School presents its Christmas show Peter Pan at Scourie Village hall on Tuesday from 6.30pm.
Christmas Carols
Carols for Christian Aid at Dornoch Cathedral on Tuesday 7pm. Informal service of readings and carols. Donations at the door.
The Nutcracker
East Sutherland Live Arts and Entertainment will livestream the Nutcracker on Tuesday 7.15pm at Brora Primary School. Fairytale magic comes together with spectacular dancing in this unforgettable classic ballet.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13
Scourie Bay Walk
Join the countryside ranger for a two-hour walk of just over a mile along the coast of Scourie Bay on Wednesday 10.30am-12.30pm. Over 18s only. Book via Eventbrite.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14
Christmas Concert
Golspie Choral Group Christmas concert at Fountain Road Hall, Golspie, on Thursday 7.30pm. Donations at the door in aid of Macmillan.
It is advised that you contact organisers in advance to ensure the events listed are going ahead as planned. If you are organising a community event and would like it included in the Northern Times listings, both online and in print, email: editor@northern-times.co.uk
