What's on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 26
Family Ceilidh
Bonar Bridge Primary School family ceilidh at Ardgay Village Hall on Friday 7pm-10pm. Soup, tea, coffee and home baking. £10/£4. Children under three free. Tickets from school office: 01862 812908.
Quiz
East Sutherland Rowing Club is holding a quiz at Brora Golf Club on Friday from 7pm. Postponed from the previous Friday.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 27
Walk
Timespan Museum and Arts Centre in Helmsdale is holding the first of a series of walks on Saturday from 11.30am-12.30pm. Meet at Timespan at 11.20am.
The walk to the Emigrant’s Monument and around Castle Park starts and finishes at Timespan and will be led by a trained volunteer. Along the way, local stories will be shared and participants will engage in mindfulness exercises.
Following the walk, a short films entitled ‘Coronation Celebrations in Helmsdale and Golspie, 1937’ will be screened in Timespan. If you require help with accessibility, ring 01431 821327.
Quiz Night
Quiz night at Assynt Leisure Centre, Lochinver, on Saturday 7pm-10.30pm. Teams of four. £5 per person. Families welcome. Email: assyntleisure@gmail.com to reserve a table. A fundraiser for the leisure centre.
Craic and Ceilidh Night
Rogart Heritage Society Craic and Ceilidh Night at Pittentrail Hall on Saturday from 7.30pm. Local musicians, raffle and refreshments.
Community Buffet
Free community buffet at the Store Bistro and Bar, Bettyhill, on Saturday from 8pm. Also live music with the Colin McFeat band.
Live Music
The Royal Marine Hotel in Brora is hosting the Johnny Cash Duo in the Garden Room on Saturday. The duo will play from 8pm-11pm. Bar food available. Free entry.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 28
Walk
Sutherland Walkers Maryburgh circuit walk (12km) on Sunday from 10.15am. Car share available. Contact: Jon Jenkins 07487 675049.
MONDAY, JANUARY 29
Youth Event
Youth drop-in and youth gym at the Kyle of Sutherland Hub on Monday 4.30pm-6.30pm. Snacks, Crafts and football. For p7-S6. No need to book.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 30
Writers Club
Bettyhill Writers Club meets at Bettyhill Telecentre (up the stairs from the library) on Tuesday 7pm-9pm. An informal writing session. Bring pen, paper or laptop. £2.
WEDNESDAY, January 31
Bake and Blether
Bake and Blether at Lairg and District Learning Centre on Wednesday 11am-1pm. Open to all levels of bakers. Free event. Book via Eventbrite.
SEE ALSO: Burns Night events in Sutherland
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