What’s on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week
FRIDAY, APRIL 11
Community Market
Lochinver craft and produce market at Lochinver Village Hall today 10am-4pm.
Brora Voices
Sing for fun at Brora Voices, an informal singing group open to all ages, at Brora Village Hub today 1pm-2pm.
Whist
North Coast Connection fundraising whist at the Kyle Centre, Tongue, today 1pm-3pm. Raffle and admission £3pp. All abilities welcome. Tea and coffee by donation.
Reiki
Reiki at Bettyhill Library today 7pm and Reiki Support Group meeting afterwards. All welcome.
SATURDAY, APRIL 12
Easter Market
Easter market at Bettyhill Village Hall on Saturday 11am-3pm.
Living History Group
Inaugural meeting of living history group Catu at Historylinks Museum Heritage Hub on Saturday 1pm-3.30pm. Email: catu@historylinks.org.uk
Theatre
The National Theatre of Scotland’s production of Through the Shortbread Tin at the Macphail Centre, Ullapool, on Saturday 2.30pm and 7.30pm. A new 80 minute show performed in Scots with Gaelic songs, which explores Scottish culture, myths, history and identity. For ages 12 and over. Strong language
Tea Dance
Afternoon tea dance with the Strathair Ceilidh Dance Band at the Doll Hall, Brora, on Saturday 2.30pm-4.30pm. Raffle; tea, shortbread and cakes at the interval. Donations at the door for the Doll Hall Refurbishment Fund.
Mediumship
Evening of mediumship with Hils Forsyth at Borgie Log Cabin, Borgie Breco Forest, on Saturday. Doors open 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Entry £5 includes tea/coffee. Raffle.
SUNDAY, APRIL 13
Two workshops are also taking place at Borgie Log Cabin on Sunday. Chakras workshop from 10.30am-12.30pm and Angel Messages and Mediation from 1.30pm. £10 for the day - no booking required. For more information, ring 07944 498 612.
Tree tending day
Tree tending volunteer day at RSPB Forsinard Flows on Sunday 10.30am-1pm. Care for newly planted native tree saplings to give them a good start ahead of the growing season. All kit will be provided as well as hot drinks and snacks. Meet at Forsinain car park.
Bingo
Gledfield and Edderton primary schools’ family prize bingo at Ardgay Hall on Sunday 2pm-4pm. £5/£4 includes a bingo book. Tea, coffee, juice and snacks at the interval.
MONDAY, APRIL 14
Spring Highland Festival
Join Professor David Worthington and author Philip Paris at Dornoch Beach Car Park on Monday 2pm for a history walking tour ‘From Coasts to Witches’. Part of the Dornoch Spring Highland Festival Fortnight. Book via Eventbrite.
TUESDAY, APRIL 15
Walk
Countryside ranger led 10km guided walk on the Clachtoll peat road on Tuesday 11am-3pm. Meet at Clachtoll Beach car park and bring a packed lunch. £10pp. Book on Eventbrite.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16
Community Meal
Farr Eats community meal at Strath Halladale Hall on Wednesday (April 16) The hall will be open from 10.30am serving teas and coffees and meals will be served at 12.30pm. A free event but to register your attendance, call 01642 521777.
TALK
Join Dr Nicola Martin from the UHI Centre for History and Major General Patrick Marriott at Burghfield House in Dornoch on Wednesday 2pm-5pm for a talk ‘Jacobites: The Littleferry Battle’. Part of the Dornoch Spring Highland Festival Fortnight. Book via Eventbrite.
THURSDAY, APRIL 17
Geopark Walk
North West Highlands Geopark ‘Pilgrim’s Trail Walk’ on Thursday 12.30pm-4pm. A 6km coastal walk from Scourie Cemetery to the Round Church with excellent view of Badcall Bay, Handa, and Stoer Point. A free event but booking is required for numbers. Email: admin@nwhgeopark.com
Talk
Dr Mairi MacPherson will give a talk entitled ‘Tartan’ at Royal Dornoch Golf Club on Thursday, 7.30pm. A Dornoch Heritage Society event. Entry free and all welcome.
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