What's on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9
LIVE MUSIC
Gary Innes and Ewen Henderson with guest artist Rory Matheson perform at Lairg Community Centre on Friday from 7.20pm The concert is hosted by Lairg Crofters Show and Lairg Gala Week.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10
Art Exhibition
An exhibition of work from Two Blue Dogs Design runs at the Dornoch Hub until February 29.
Archaeology
‘Protecting the Past’ - a presentation on the Archaeology of Kildonan and Loth at Timespan, Helmsdale, on Saturday 11am-12pm. Discover the district’s archaeological sites and join a discussion about the level of protection afforded to them. To book a place, ring 01431 821327.
Soup and Sandwiches
Soup and sandwiches at Clyne Church, Brora, on Saturday 12pm-2pm. Raffle, homebaking and stalls. £5/£2.
Valentine’s workshop
Valentine cards pebble workshop at Saval Mhor Farm, Lairg, on Saturday 1pm-2pm. Create two cards using natural materials. All material provided. Voluntary donation. Message Zelka Zelinova-Pearson via Facebook to book.
Workshop
Fly tying brooch workshop at Bettyhill Hall on Saturday 2pm-4pm. Email: kpateraki@hotmail.com or ring 07393 641818.
Tea dance
Afternoon tea dance with Strathair Ceilidh Band at the Doll Hall, Brora, on Saturday 2.30pm-4.30pm. Raffle, tea and cake. Donations at the door for the Doll Hall Refurbishment Fund.
Fiddlers Rally
Gizzen Briggs Fiddlers Rally at the Duthac Centre, Tain, on Saturday from 7.30pm. Conductor is Lynsey Bolton with guests Olivia Ross and friends. Tickets £10/£5 from Pipers Coffee House, Tain. Refreshments at interval.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Board Games
Board Game afternoon at Othin House, Helmsdale, on Sunday 11am-4pm.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13
Guided Walk
Countryside ranger three-hour guided walk at the Kyle of Durness on Tuesday 11am-2pm. Meet at Durness Golf Club car park.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14
Valentine’s Disco
Valentine’s Disco at Bettyhill Village Hall on Wednesday 6pm-8pm. For babies to P7 age group. Tuck shop, glow stick and games.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Storytelling
Storytelling at Brora Library on Thursday from 3.15pm. The Legend of Pine Soot. Suitable for children aged 7-11. Must be accompanied by an adult.
Live Music
An Evening of Blues and Beyond with Peter Price at Rosehall Village Hall on Thursday. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm. Tickets £12. Tickets £12; cash or card at the door.
Talk
Clyne Heritage Society talk at Brora Community Centre and via Zoom on Thursday from 7pm. William Sutherland will speak on ‘HMS Hood - 20th Century National Icon with a Local Footprint’.
Talk
Dornoch Heritage Society talk at Royal Dornoch Golf Club on Thursday 7.30pm. Major General Patrick Marriott will talk on the Battle of Littleferry.
Talk
Assynt Field Club talk by Ian Evans on the Quinag Wildlife Project at Stoer Village Hall on Thursday from 7.30pm.
It is advisable to check in advance that the events listed are going ahead as planned.
