16
DEC 6:30 pm MON
Rehearsal Sutherland Youth Choir
KYLE OF SUTHERLAND HUB, BONAR BRIDGE
Looking for new members from 7 to 17 years to help create and build a fun, energetic choir. The Choir will sing rock, pop, folk, traditional music and much more besides. More info tel:7780716200 or email sychoir1@gmail.com
20
DEC 5 pm FRI
Film screenings
Bonar Bridge community hall
Friday 20th Dec: Kids Cinema organised by Kyle of Sutherland Gala Week. £3 entry; includes hot dog, popcorn and drink. Kyle of Sutherland Cinema Club film nights at 7:30 pm (over 15s): 10th & 24th January, 14th February. Free / £2 Refreshments.
20
DEC 7:30 pm FRI
Elephant Sessions
ironworks, inverness
Ironworks, Inverness
Winners Of The BBC Scots Trad Music Awards ‘Album Of The Year’ 2017 And
‘Live Act Of The Year’ 2018. Progressive blend of intricate tunes, engulfing guitars, with a bass and drum heavy backline, a
unique brand of indie folk. £13.00 / Over 14s.
21
DEC 11 am-1 pm SAT
Christmas workshops
Dornoch Social Club
Make your own gifts and decorations. Workshops: Coast Candle Co. Bookings: 07921 816360 / £25. Rag Wreath Making Bookings: 01549 402050 /£10. Crochet Tree Decorations. Bookings: 01862 810431 / £10. Food & Drink Treats. Bookings: 07802 218596 / £10.
21
DEC 7-9 pm SAT
Winter Solstice Stars and Stories
Abriachan Forest Trust, Inverness
Hosted by Highland Astronomy and Abriachan community. Solstice and Yuletide special of targazing and storytelling with best selling author John D. Burns and local astronomer Stephen Mackintosh. More info on
abriachanforest@gmail.com or 01463 861236.
24
DEC 11:15 pm TUE
Cristmas Services
Kyle of Sutherland Churches
CREICH: Sunday 22nd: A service with a Nativity ‘play’. 10:30 am. Tuesday 24th: Watchnight service at 11:15 pm.
ROSEHALL: Tuesday 24 at 11:15 pm: Candlelight Christmas Eve service.
until
24
DEC 11 am – 5 pm
Winter Show
Studio Smith, Tain
New Paintings by Ingebjorg and Inger Smith, Original Prints by Louise Worthy and lots of unusual gifts all at affordable prices.
27
DEC 8 pm FRI
Pub Quiz
Achness Hotel, Rosehall
Come along to have fun while raising funds for Rosehall Village Hall. Friday 7th February, also 8 pm, in aid of Rosehall Church of Scotland.
28
DEC 7:30 – 11 pm SAT
Mànran & Rura
Strathpeffer Pavilion
Each December 28th Mànran return to the Strathpeffer Pavilion with a special guest and this year they welcome their great friends and multi award-wining band Rura. £22
11
JAN 7 pm SAT
Auld New Year Ceilidh
Bonar Bridge Community Hall
Organised by Sutherland Sessions. Come along to celebrate the new year. Entry by donation, BYOB and music from local artists.
13
JAN 7:30-9 pm MON
Lauren MacCallum: Activism Through Adventure
The Highland Council Chamber, Inverness
By Royal Scottish Geographical Society. Part of the RSGS Inspiring People talks programme. Get outside and Protect Our Winters with Lauren MacCallum. £11.37
24
JAN 7:30 pm FRI
Mad Ferrets
Carnegie Hall, Portmahomack
The Mad Ferret Band are known for their hard hitting blend of traditional and contemporary folk music. Yes, most of their songs are about alcohol, so if you don’t like drinking you better like dancing! 7:30 for 8pm, Entry £10. BYOB
FROM
25
JAN 10 am SAT
Balance Bike & Beginners Pedal Bike Sessions
Invershin Hall
Balance bike sessions will help your child gain confidence and balancing skills. Aimed at 1-5 yrs. Pedal bike sessions are aimed at children who are ready to move on to a pedal bike without stabilisers (must be able to pedal other sit on toys). Aimed at 2-5 yrs. Balance bikes available. More info: Elissa Steven 07743 228661
29
JAN 7:30 pm WED
The Snow Queen
Eden Court, Inverness
World premiere of The Snow Queen. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s much-loved tale. This glittering new production will be set to the music of Rimsky-Korsakov, performed live by the Scottish Ballet Orchestra. Until 1st February.
7
FEB 7 pm FRI
Tom Walker
Strathpeffer Pavilion
Tom Walker broke through with his international hit single “Leave A Light On” which hit the #1 spot in the iTunes chart in 17 countries including the UK and has sold over 2 million copies worldwide.
8
FEB 7-10 pm SAT
School Ceilidh
Bonar Bridge Community Hall
Come along to this ceilidh fundraising for Bonar Bridge Primary School Funds.
28
FEB 8-11 pm FRI
Road Trip: East
The Coaltown Daisies
Carnegie Hall Café, Portmahomack
The Coaltown Daisies are a duo of singer-songwriters who write and perform dynamic folk, soul and americana music.