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CLUBS & SOCIETIES AIRD & DISTRICT FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION Sept - Mar. Call George Davidson, Smithton, Inverness tel: 798543 AUTISM RIGHTS GROUP HIGHLAND (ARGH) Run by and for autistic adults to make the adult autistic voice heard. We uphold ‘Nothing About Us Without Us’ principle. Contact kb@arghighland.co.uk www.arghighland.co.uk CROMARTY CAMERA CLUB Thurs 7.30 - 9.30pm Sept - Apr, Victoria Hall, Cromarty. Digital camera club welcoming all levels of experience. Training in all aspects of photography incl. use of Photoshop. Members able to participate in club competitions and field shoots. BEAULY BRIDGE CLUB Tuesdays, 7pm - 9.30pm, Sep Mar in Phipps Hall, Beauly. Call Bill Forsyth on 783774. BALLOCH BOWLING CLUB Tuesdays & Fridays 7:30pm from Sept - Dec in Balloch Village Hall. For details call 01463 790274
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INVERNESS HARRIERS AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB Cross country, road and hill running, track and field athletics, Beginner to elite level. Queens Park Athletic Stadium. Tel 791110 www.invernessharriers.org.uk
MUSIC SOCIETY Music lovers promote concerts of chamber music by professionals in the Town House, Inverness, Sept - April/May. Call Paul Crowe on 221535 or visit www.invernesschambermusic.com
BL’AZZ Non-profit organisation promoting awareness and understanding of Jazz & Blues in the Highlands. Call Nigel Mackenzie for more info on 221460 or email nigel.mackenzie@blueorg.com www.nigelsnonsense.org/blazz.htm
INVERNESS HOSPITAL RADIO Email requests to be played for someone in Raigmore Hospital, Inverness to: requests@inver nesshospitalradio.co.uk. We are looking for ward visitors and technical team members. Email: enquiry@invernesshospitalradio .co.uk Contact Mr Atholl Menzies tel: 704500/704501
INVERNESS PETANQUE CLUB Wed 7 - 9pm & Sun 2- 5pm at Fairways Golf Club. Boules can be supplied. Call John Mudd on 790912
HIGHLAND RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB Coaching & competitive opportunities in Rugby Football for the whole community. Call Andrew Russell on 243972 or 07786 256891
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INVERNESS GARDENING CLUB 2nd Tuesday each month Sept May, 7:30pm in the Mackenzie Centre. Informal meetings with guest speakers. Call Graeme on 01463 224445 for info or email graememunro99@hotmail.com
INVERNESS & DISTRICT FUCHSIA SOCIETY 2nd Wednesday of each month (Not December or January) at 7.30pm in Trinity Church Hall. All interested welcome. Contact Dan Matheson on 07857962431 dan.matheson@btinternet.com
INVERNESS FILM FANS Inverness Film Fans (InFiFa) Fortnightly at Eden Court for screenings & discussion. New members welcome. Details: www.invernessfilmfans.org
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LGBT 5K RUNNING GROUP Every Wednesday, 6:30pm at Inverness Leisure. Email jampa40@yahoo.co.uk or text / call 07941 553620 PLEASE NOTE: Details of Clubs & Societies are published on a rotational basis.
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PASTORAL LETTER & CHURCH MEETINGS Do you like it hot? As I write this letter it is the end of July and we are in what has been called a heatwave, although it reminds me of normal summers when I was a lot younger. Our opinions of the heatwave have varied considerably, some have enjoyed every moment while others have been longing for a cool fresh breeze. Last week I met with a man from Pakistan who was still feeling the cold as our 25-30 degrees seemed fairly chilly up against the 45-50 degrees of his homeland. I have been reminded of a little phrase on a thermometer that I saw years ago which simply said “Too hot, too cold don’t argue be told!”. The message was simple, that whatever our feelings, opinions or thoughts the thermometer gave us the facts, just as they were or are. That has started me thinking that really life is like that, we have our various opinions, feelings and thoughts about God, what life is about, about why we are here and about our destiny but there is a
spiritual thermometer that just tells us the facts as they are, it is called the Bible. A book that has stood the test of time and is still a best seller today. Its simple but powerful message is life changing and is affecting people from every nation and age group in the world today from China, South America, Africa and even here in the Highlands, lives are receiving hope because of its unchanging story. The central theme of the book is that God loves you, cares for you, has forgiven you of all wrong-doing, has given the gift of eternal life and wants to live in a close relationship with you, giving purpose and meaning to life. All this is possible because of what the Bible has to tell us about Jesus. He was, and is, God’s Son who came into this world (John 3:16 says “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son that whoever believes in him will not perish but have eternal life”). He took our pain and our
St Andrew's Cathedral, Scottish Episcopal Church Ardross Street, Inverness. Tel: 01463 233535. Website: www.invernesscathedral.com St Clement's Parish, Church of Scotland Church Street, Dingwall. Sundays 11.30am. 6.30pm: evening worship. Sunday school meets in church hall 11.20am (term time). Tel: 01349 863063. St Columba, Church of Scotland Inverness. Sunday 11am. Wednesday 8pm: prayer at Holm Primary School. Tel: 07535 290092. Website: www.stcolumbainverness.org St John the Evangelist, Episcopal Church Southside Road, Inverness. Sunday service 10.45am. Wednesdays 11am: Holy Communion. Tel: 01463 235881. Website: www.stjohns-inverness.com St Ninian's Catholic Church 21 Culduthel Road, Inverness, IV2 4AN. Saturday Vigil 5pm. Sunday Mass 10am. Tel: 01463 236620. Website: www.saintninians.org.uk St Mary's Catholic Church 30 Huntly Street, Inverness, IV3 5PR. Saturday Vigil 6.30pm. Sunday Mass 11am and 6.30pm. St Columba’s Catholic Church Culloden, IV2 7PW. Sunday Mass 9.30am. Tel: 01463 233519. Website: www.stmarysinverness.co.uk St Mary-in-the-Fields, Episcopal Church Culloden. 9.45am: Sunday service and family communion. Tel: 01381 622438. St Michael & All Angels Abban Street, Inverness. Sunday Mass 11am. Contact Rev. Gerald Stranraer-Mull: 01463 870986. Email: stranraer-mull@btinternet.com.
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punishment through his death on the cross so that we could have freedom from guilt, forgiveness of sin and a restored relationship with God the Father. So with all the thoughts, opinions and feelings being expressed today about God, our purpose, life and eternity, take a little while and read the spiritual thermometer, God’s word - The Bible. Find out the facts, experience the truth and know the peace of God in your life today and for eternity.
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Website: www.stmichaelandallangels.org.uk Smithton Free Church Murray Road, Smithton, Inverness. Sundays 11am (with crèche) and 6pm. Tel: 01463 793191. Website: http://www.smithtonchurch.com/ The Reformed Baptist Church Telford Road, Inverness. Website: www.wicketgate.co.uk The Salvation Army Tomnahurich Street, Inverness. Sundays 10.30am and 6.30pm. Tel: 01463 225276. Website: www.salvationarmy.org.uk Trinity Church, Church of Scotland 60 Huntly Place, Inverness. Sundays 11am. First Sunday of the month: 6:30pm service. Website: www.trinityinverness.org.uk Urray & Strathconon Free Church Urray at West Road, Muir of Ord and Strathconon at The Strathconon Community Hall. Tel: 01463 871223. Email: dgmartin@homecall.co.uk West Hill Free Church (Continuing) Culloden, Inverness. Sundays 11am and 6.30pm. Thursdays and Saturdays 7.30pm. Tel: 07532010595. Listed from S to W and regularly rotated. If you are a member of a church not listed here and would like to be considered for inclusion or if there are any amendments to be made to existing details, please email tamsyn@spotlighton.co.uk
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COMMUNITy COUNCIL NEWS ExTRACTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF 3RD JUNE 2013 OF THE CITy OF INvERNESS AREA COMMITTEE Appointment to Inverness Women’s Aid The Committee AGREED to appoint Miss J Campbell as the replacement for Mrs B McAllister on Inverness Women’s Aid. Inverness Campus Update A Report by the Director of Planning and Development which provided an update on the development of the Inverness Campus project and specifically detailed information in relation to the current situation and future proposals. In this regard, a presentation was undertaken at the meeting by Ms Karen Thomson, Team Manager - Inverness Campus, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, during which an update on progress to date was provided. It was confirmed that joint working between a number of partners was key to the on-going success of the development which had been awarded an ‘Enterprise Area’ designation by the Scottish Government. Following a summary of current and anticipated future occupiers of the site, and the priorities within the proposed development strategy for the following 3 to 4 year period, it was advised that it was anticipated that the facilities within the Campus would be of benefit to the whole community. This was particularly welcomed as the community element of the project was of major importance for the future. In this respect, and as part of the phased approach to the development, Phase 1 was now complete and an invitation was extended to all Members to visit the site in order to view the facilities which were already in place. The following issues were raised:this project represented an international exemplar in terms of cross-agency working and was hugely important for the future of the Highlands, not least in terms of its connection with other projects in the area, which represented a whole city approach to development; all Councillors should take up the invitation to visit the site in order to view the development and the opportunities which were being created; the potential for the creation of a Science Academy on the site was particularly welcomed; there were major benefits for the community in terms of the number of different facilities which were being developed on the site; the ‘Golden Bridge’ was particularly
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impressive and provided an excellent representation of what was being achieved for the area; it was vitally important that the Campus and the City complemented each other in terms of current and future developments; further information was required in terms of the proposals within the development for future bus links, cycle and pedestrian access; there was a need for more vibrancy within the City Centre and it was hoped that further integration with the Inverness Campus UHI proposals could achieve this on an on-going basis; it was important that different types of student accommodation were offered and that this was located within both the Campus and the City wherever possible; the speed of development on the site was impressive and this highlighted the ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity which was being given to the area; it would be helpful if information could be provided on what would now happen to the existing College Building on Longman Road, particularly in terms of the kind of development which could be accommodated at that location; any viable opportunities for the provision of rail stops as part of the new development should be pursued; there was a need to link these developments clearly to the work of the City Development Officer Working Group, and that this was captured in the next scheduled report from this group to the committee in August; and the strong links with research and development companies as part of the new development were particularly welcomed as they represented very exciting future prospects and opportunities for the area. In response, it was confirmed that discussions were on-going with a number of organisations and groups in terms of future transport links and the development of student accommodation in order to realise the anticipated benefits for the Campus, the City Centre and surrounding area. In this regard, the Committee would be provided with further information and updated on key developments in due course. Thereafter, the Committee:ENDORSED the work which the Council was pursuing in partnership with Highlands & Islands Enterprise to attract
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PARLIAMENT BLOG & TIDE TIMES
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Spectacular scenery & wildlife brings hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Highlands every year. Our natural environment is such a huge asset that it is essential to care for. I was grateful this month to have the opportunity to visit both the Woodland Trust's Balmacaan forest above Drum, and the Inverness Beekeepers Apiary in Balloch who are both doing their bit. Both organisations are under pressure from the decline in woodland and bee population, both have been campaigning hard to protect the local environment in their own way, and both must be congratulated for their efforts. The Woodland Trust helps protect and create native woodland, and promotes its own woods as places for visitors to enjoy and value. There is no better example of that than at Balmacaan which hosts some fine examples of native woodland. The walk up into the wood has astounding views of Loch Ness and is a historically significant site during the Jacobean Rebellion. Likewise the Beekeepers association has worked hard to educate its members in good practice and the art of beekeeping – with twelve of members recently passing the Basic Beemaster exam. Many attribute the declining population to the use of pesticides and the removal of wildflower meadows; and the UK Government is undertaking an urgent review into the causes of the decline. I enjoyed both visits very much, and wish both organisations every success. Danny Alexander MP
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So far we have had the best of summers. The Scottish Open golf championship at Castle Stuart was broadcast to many parts of the globe - as was the Open at Muirfield. As the home of golf, Scotland is a magnet for players from all over the world, and this is a vital part of the tourism industry. The Ryder Cup at Gleneagles next year will be a further marvellous promotion of our excellent courses - around 600 of them in the country. Fiona, Natasha and I will holiday in the Highlands once again this year. It is easy to take for granted what's on our own doorstep. So we will try in this, the “year of Natural Scotland”, to put that right. Picnic at Lochindorb, visits to Landmark - ideal for children and to beaches at Lossie, Nairn and Findhorn; Picking fruit at Wester Hardmuir - with its excellent playpark for the wee one; the best off road cycling in the country, and checking out the polar bear and tiger cubs at the Highland wildlife park; visiting local distilleries and sampling the product ( for me anyway!) - and walking amidst some of the finest scenery in the world. We also like to frequent the local independent small shops in Grantown Nairn, Forres, Tomintoul and so on. The supermarkets can look after themselves. But you won’t get horsemeat from a local butcher! I suspect though that the sunshine will not last the whole summer - we are not, after all, the med. There is a saying that the grass is always greener somewhere else. But in Scotland’s case this is not so: Our grass will always be the greenest. That is why we have the best golf courses in the world!
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“...it tastes as good as it sounds.’’
Although not in the heart of Inverness City Centre, The River House is aptly named and definitely not to be missed. On the corner of Greig Street and Huntly Street and looking bright and fresh is a small but very well laid out restaurant. There are inviting double doors which were propped open as we walked up, letting in the warm summer breeze. We were the first to arrive for lunch and we were shown to our table by the friendly and polite waiter. Our first impressions were of class and well-appointed space. There is a small open bar which gives the dining room a cosy feel, which is enhanced by the dark brown of the wood. We were brought the Lunch and A La Carte Menus to choose from. From first glance at the menu it is obvious chef 'Alfie' Little is not offering common fayre. Items such as "Sherry pickled herring with oak smoked Scottish salmon and caviar" or "Collops of monk fish with summer greens, root vegetable mash and a baby prawn butter" are hardly mundane and the care and preparation that goes into each dish means that it tastes as good as it sounds. For our starters we shared two items from the lunch menu - a warm goats cheese tartlet with a cranberry and red onion jam and Chicken liver parfait with melba toast and a spiced fruit chutney. They both arrived on beautiful, simple
white dishes which were spotlessly clean (a particular soapbox of mine). The chicken liver parfait was smooth and had just the right strength and depth of flavour. The melba toast and spiced fruit chutney which accompanied it were well chosen partners. The warm but sharp flavours in the fruit chutney were a lovely contrast to the earthy flavour of the liver. The tartlet was going to be a bit of a risk I thought, as not everyone is a fan of goats cheese but I was pleasantly surprised by the combination of flavours. The warm goats cheese would have been too rich on its own but each taste of the warm creamy cheese was cut perfectly by the cranberry and red onion jam. It was also accompanied by a small spray of rocket and a drizzle of balsamic which gave just the right amount of freshness to the dish. Feeling enthusiastic about the meal so far, we chose our main courses from the lunch menu also. The Grilled Scottish salmon with crushed potatoes, steamed asparagus and hollandaise sauce was a wonderfully delicate and light dish. The salmon was perfectly cooked, very fresh and well seasoned. The potatoes were crushed, not mashed which was a pleasant change and the young asparagus was well cooked with a touch of crispness to it. The whole dish was brought together nicely by the creamy, fresh
hollandaise. Our other choice was the Pan Roasted Breast of Chicken with a garlic, rosemary, lemon and white wine butter. It was served with mashed potatoes and courgettes. Each aspect of the dish was full of flavour and perfectly cooked. The chicken breast was wonderfully moist and the lemon and rosemary gave a fresh balance to the creaminess of the butter. Having polished off our main courses enthusiastically, we were feeling a bit naughty when we asked to see the dessert menu! Again we chose to share the two items on the menu which appealed to us most - the Summer Fruit Bread N Butter Pudding (topped with clotted cream and served with blackcurrant coulis) and My Better Half's Pavlova (with whipped cream and fresh mango drizzled with passion fruit coulis and finished with white chocolate shards). Both desserts were delicious but our definite favourite was the pavlova! The combination of a beautifully toasted meringue with whipped cream and tropical fruits was more than delicious, but paired with the white chocolate it was truly amazing. It would be worth going back just for that! We opted not to drink but there is a very good selection of wines and cocktails - as well as that bar I mentioned! Our service was far better than most restaurants these days, the prices are very reasonable and the ambiance is mellow and classy. They even had my favourite artist (Adele) playing at a comfortable volume in the background. If you choose to visit The River House restaurant, you will undoubtedly want to go back again and again.....and again!
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Rolling Event August - September mixed summer show mon - sat, 9am - 5pm, castle gallery, 43 castle street, inverness. call 01463 729512 or visit www.castlegallery.co.uk for details
AUGUST 28 wednesday an evening with neil gaiman @ ironworks 6:30pm. 14+. 0871 7894173. www.ironworksvenue.com healing meeting with john mellor 7pm, barn church culloden. australia’s international christian healing evangelist. everyone is welcome to attend and receive prayer. for info phone 01463 798896, or visit www.christianfellowshipofhealinghighland.com
29 thursday
north kessock community market 10am - 12pm north kessock village hall. fish, meat, vegetables, eggs, bread & home baking on sale - most produced locally. lots of beautifully produced craft goods too. teas & coffees served. run by transition black isle in association with friends of the earth inverness and ross. last saturday each month. carve carrbridge 10am - 5:30pm, village sports field, carrbridge, ph23 3ad. top chainsaw carvers from the uk & around the world. a day of family events incl. wood crafts, live music, activities, games, stalls, food & drink. park & ride available within the village. please follow the signs! www.carvecarrbridge.com
SEPTEMBER 1 sunday
great glen walking club red point (gairloch)-diabaig. 7 miles. bus walk, early start. depart 8am. call 01463 236204 for more details.
NAIRN
spooky men’s chorale @ strathpeffer pavillion 8pm. £10 (conc. £8). on sale at the pavilion: 01997 420124. www.strathpefferpavilion.org
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29 august - 2 september tomintoul & glenlivet walking festival from 8am, daily. tomintoul - the square. guided walks in the cairngorms national park. walks are for all capabilities from low level to the high tops of the cairngorms using fully qualified guides. call mike fletcher 01807 580262 or vist our website www.tgwf.co.uk
30 august - 1september nts highland conservation group project balmacara weekend project, depart 7pm fri. contact julie bond on 08444 932589 or email jbond@nts.org.uk to register your details.
31 saturday inverness ramblers walk 1 sgorr a’ choise and meall mor. 10 miles. meet 0800 hrs highland council car park. walk 2 two rivers and a famous beach. 11 miles. meet 0900 hrs highland council car park. contact 01463 236204 for further info. admin@spotlighton.co.uk
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SEPTEMBER EVENTS Tues 3rd – Sun 8th ............................Nairn Book & Arts Festival Sat 14th - Sun 15th ...................................... Coast to Coast Race Thurs 19th ............................ “Live Life Unlimited” Seminar with Joanna Hunter – Life Coach Fri 20th.............................................An Evening of Clairvoyance with Medium Michael Coe Fri 27th...................................................................... Cinema Nairn “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen” (12A) 2011 Sat 28th........................... Music Nairn – Da Vinci Trio-Piano Trio For further details, telephone 01667 453476, e-mail info@nairncc.co.uk or check out our website at www.nairncommunitycentre.co.uk
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highland chamber orchestra @ strathpeffer pavillion 3pm. ÂŁ8 / ÂŁ6 (ÂŁ1 for school pupils). on sale at the pavilion: 01997 420124 www.strathpefferpavilion.org
bl'azz presents 'the blues buskers' @ eden court 2:30pm - 5pm, 'maclean' room. tickets ÂŁ8 from eden court box office or call 01463 234234
3 tuesday
10 tuesday
infifa ‘male icons’ season - on the waterfront 7:15pm at eden court cinema. followed by an informal discussion. full details on the inverness film fans website: www.invbernessfilmfans.org dogstar theatre presents ‘the baroness’ @ strathpeffer pavillion 8pm. ÂŁ10/ ÂŁ8 conc on sale at the pavilion 01997 420124 www.strathpefferpavilion.org scottish ornithologists' club: " tristan da cunha - 50 years on from the evacuation" 7:30 pm, culloden library. first talk of 2013/4 season by dick hewitt. call 01463 221661 or 01808 511740 cinema nairn presents 'battleship potemkin' 9pm at nairn community & arts centre. 1926 classic russian silent film with live music from andy may trio. tickets at door. visit cinemanairn.blogspot.co.uk or call 01667 453476 ‘cressida’ warm up gig 9pm at blackfriars pub, academy street, inverness. an opportunity to see the band before they travel to sweden. for further info about the band visit www.cressida-group.co.uk or www.facebook.com/cressida-group
inverness gardening club: garden construction at cuddy’s well, clephanton 7:30pm. mackenzie centre, inverness. v.weir656@btinternet.com highland literary salon 7:30pm. glenmhor hotel, inverness. guest speaker: james robertson. visit www.highlandlitsalon.com the pink castle philosophy club - 'why not cheat in sport?' 7:30pm, riverside lounge, glen mhor hotel. your fun & friendly 'thinking ' lgbt club. text / call: 07745 930383 or visit www.pinkcastle.eu
3 tuesday - 8 sunday
the johnny cash story with roger dean 8pm. strathpeffer pavilion. tickets ÂŁ17/ÂŁ15. www.rogerdean.com roger dean @ strathpeffer pavillion 8pm. ÂŁ17 / ÂŁ15. on sale at the pavilion: 01997 420124. visit www.strathpefferpavilion.org cake walk with story rosemarkie caves and fairy glen. 5 miles. for more info call 0772 4992790 or visit www.guyandjocelyn.org
nairn book & arts festival at nairn community & arts centre. for more information call 01667 453476 or visit www.nairncommunitycentre.co.uk
5 thursday
“the nigg old trust project: the re-display of the nigg cross-slab and the poor loftâ€? 7:30pm, fortrose community theatre. a talk by dr isabel henderson, caroline vawdrey and david alston. admission ÂŁ4 / members ÂŁ2. for details call 01381 621252
13 friday
national theatre of scotland, blas festival and nts presents ‘a little bird blown off course (eun bheag chanaidh)’ @ strathpeffer pavillion 7:30pm. ÂŁ14 / ÂŁ12 / ÂŁ5. on sale at the pavilion: 01997 420124. www.strathpefferpavilion.org brodie castle bel canto concert 7pm. adults ÂŁ8 / concs ÂŁ6. booking essential. further details at www.nts.org.uk/events
14 saturday
Cake Walk
6 friday
brodie castle nairn book & arts festival talks by sculptor alan b herriot & historian simon foder. book at nairn community & arts centre 01667 453476, nairn bookshop 01667 455528 or tickets@nairnfestival.co.uk www.nts.org.uk/events or www.nairnfestival.co.uk krazy nights kiss tribute @ ironworks 7pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com
7 saturday
great glen walking club rhanich - loch sheilah circular. 11 miles. depart 9am. call 01463 236204 cinema nairn presents 'the kid brother' (u) 10am at little theatre, king street. harold lloyd silent movie fun for all the family with andy may at piano. tickets at door. further info at cinemanairn.blogspot.co.uk the illegal eagles @ ironworks 7:30pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com
8 sunday
inverness ramblers: walk 1 a’chailleach (above newtonmore). 9 miles. meet 9am highland council car park. contact 01463 236204 for further information. inverness ramblers: walk 2 ord hill - loch lundie circular (black isle). 8 miles. meet 10am highland council car park. contact 01463 236204
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15 sunday
great glen walking club kyle of lochalsh & return by loch scalpaidh. 10 miles. bus walk, early start. depart 8am. call 01463 236204 for more details. open day abernethy nethybridge 12pm - 4pm at abernethy adventure centre, nethybridge. family fun day, free, activities, refreshments etc. all donations for food & activities will be divided evenly towards two local charities: explore abernethy & cairngorm mountain rescue. visit www.abernethy.org.uk
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brodie castle fairy and elf fair 11am - 3pm adults £1 / child £2 / concs £1. visit www.nts.org.uk/events. booking at www.earthtime.co.uk/event/fairy-and-elffair-elf-training-camp.
17 tuesday
infifa ‘male icons’ season - key largo 7:15pm, eden court cinema. followed by an informal discussion. full details on the inverness film fans website: www.invernessfilmfans.org antiques valuation day with bonhams auctioneers @ strathpeffer pavillion call the pavillion 01997 420124. visit www.strathpefferpavilion.org
18 wednesday social diners - why eat alone? 7pm for 7:30pm dining at the shandwick inn, kildary, invergordon. for information and to book call gill on 01349 877061
19 thursday house of cards presents : the magic numbers acoustic @ ironworks 7pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com “live life unlimited” seminar with joanna hunter – life coach 7:30pm at nairn community & arts centre. call 01667 453476 / www.nairncommunitycentre.co.uk
20 friday
26 thursday pip utton in ‘adolf’ @ strathpeffer pavillion 8pm. £9 / £8. on sale at the pavilion: 01997 420124. visit www.strathpefferpavilion.org rspb talk – the farne islands & north norfolk 7:30pm at fraser park bowling club, macewen dr., inverness. df concerts presents : tim burgess @ ironworks 7pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com
27 friday
cinema nairn presents “salmon fishing in the yemen” (12a) 7:30pm at nairn community & arts centre. call 01667 453476 / www.nairncommunitycentre.co.uk
27 friday - 29 sunday harp village 2013 cromarty. contact caroline hewat: 01381 600354 or 01349 877434 / 07751 821800. abernethy men's weekend friday 6.30pm - sunday 3pm. guest speaker angus jamieson (an elder at culduthel christian centre) residential: £117 per person (16+ yrs) incl full board accommodation, bonfire supper & 1 activity day. non residential: £44 incl all meals. for more info or to book call 01479 821279 or email nethybridge@abernethy.org.uk
28 saturday
great glen walking club meall a' ghrianain (hill climb). 10 miles. depart 9am. call 01463 236204 aonach mor and glen roy coach outing includes gondola trip with optional walk & visits to various sites of clan donald interest. sandwich lunch with tea/coffee & two-course hot dinner. pick up points at munlochy, tore and highland council inverness. for reservations & enquiries call 01349 863489
the annual baxters pasta party 12:30pm - 6pm. bught park, inverness. tickets available online. www.lochnessmarathon.com/event-info/pasta inverness ramblers carn ghluasaid, sgurr nan conbhairean & sail chorain. 10 miles. meet 8am highland council car park. contact 01463 236204 music nairn presents ‘beinn artair piano trio’ 7:30pm at nairn community & arts centre. playing haydn, beethoven & mendelssohn. call 01667 453476 or visit www.nairncommunitycentre.co.uk saltire society 12pm, chieftain hotel, millburn road, inverness. eric allan will give a talk on "the golden age of scottish dance music". all welcome. rspb car outing to kyle of lochalsh & skye meet at 8:30am at highland council car park & 9am at drumnadrochit. call 01997 421193 for details. inverness abc boxing tournament north of scotland vs north of england select @ ironworks 7pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com
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23 monday - 28 saturday buddy - the buddy holly story eden court, inverness. 01463 234234. www.eden-court.co.uk
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Fun and the outdoors
Earthtime is a Social Enterprise, (part of Moray Social Enterprise Network) and a Community Interest Company which focuses on environmental education and provides a wide range of activities to suit all ages and occasions. All Earthtime’s work aims to inspire and generate enthusiasm for nature and the outdoors and a respect for the earth’s resources. Earthtime was founded and launched in early 2011 as a partnership by Deborah Hockney and Laura Russell, and now has a strong team of volunteers and an extensive customer network around Moray and beyond. Earthtime offers a range of creative services, all of which are nature based and are environmentally themed. This includes the widely popular Toddler Adventure session, for 2- 5 year olds, new Waddle Toddle sessions, suitable for one and two year olds and the recently launched Senior Moments Project for those 50+. The business has also developed a range of successful products including themed Outdoor Parties, workshops or outings for schools, nurseries and community groups and organising and facilitating larger events at various venues. Earthtime is also fully Forest School trained and can deliver Forest School sessions, a unique
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or on our office phone 01343 541335.
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