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6/6/2007

2007 Caithness Music Festival Photos

The Caithness Music Festival is in full swing 4 - 8 June 2007 Photos can be seen in the Gallery at http://www.caithness.org/fpb/2007/june/gallery.php?gallery=2&start=0 .

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6/6/2007

Roadworks Allow Extra Pipe Band Practice In The Street

Wick RBLS Pipe Band took advantage of the roadworks which caused the overnight closure of High Street outside the Pipe Band Hall to hold a practice prior to their visit to Germany. The practice provided an unexpected treat for a large group of German tourists staying overnight in the town.

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16/5/2007

A Brief History of Scotland

'A Brief History of Scotland', is a look at one small nation�s past and present, who we are, how we got here and the struggles we have confronted on that journey. In particular, the continuing struggle we have had with our much larger and more powerful neighbour.

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6/5/2007

Auditions For Educating Rita at Mill Theatre, Thurso

Iain will be holding auditions at the Mill for Educating Rita on Sunday 20th May at 7:30pm. Anyone who is interested in coming along is welcome.

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1/4/2007

NORTHERN NASHVILLE CAITHNESS COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL 6th - 8th APRIL

Jett Williams Excellent country singer and daughter of the legendary Hank Williams The Woodys A husband & wife team from Nashville Travis LeDoyt The World's Best Young Elvis Hummingbird (formerly known as Montana Blaze) Superb country band Diesel Cowboys Brendan Quinn & his son James and their band Logue & McCool The Playboys Gerry Ford Artiste & Compere Nickels & Dimes Our local bands also all back by popular demand... The Jacks The Kate Bain Band Manson Grant & The Dynamos Thurso High School Band Northern Nashville Caithness Country Music Club web site www.nncmc.co.uk/.

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18/3/2007

New David Morrison Gallery Added

A new David Morrison Gallery has been added to the web site showing some of his recent works. To view the pictures just click through to the gallery.

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14/3/2007

The Death of Ivan the Terrible

Thurso Players are in the final stages of rehearsal for their forthcoming Historical Production, 'The Death of Ivan the Terrible'. The play tells the story of the declining years of one of the greatest sadists in history - Ivan the Terrible - or Ivan Grozni as he was known to the Russians.

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28/2/2007

"WHEN WILL I BE FAMOUS" WINNERS TO APPEAR IN WICK

The winners of last Saturday's BBC1 programme "When Will I Be Famous", the Red Hot Chilli Pipers have agreed to play at a Massed Pipe Band event in Wick in September. The live TV show is hosted by Graham Norton and each week 8 different acts compete for a �10,000 first prize.

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27/2/2007

George Bain Exhibition - Swanson Gallery - 24 February to 24 March

CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF GEORGE BAIN - THE `FATHER' OF MODERN CELTIC ART Groam House, the award-winning museum in Rosemarkie, is embarking on an ambitious exhibition project as part of Highland 2007, Scotland's year of Highland Culture. The project will focus on the outstanding work of Highland artist George Bain, who devoted much of his life to the study of the techniques of the ancient Celtic and Pictish artists.

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27/2/2007

Record Entries From Caithness For SCDA Highland Division Youth Festival

This year sees a record entry for the Scottish Community Drama Association (SCDA) Highland Division with a total of six team entries from Halkirk, Wick and Thurso. Because of this interest the Festival will be held over two nights, Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th March.

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26/2/2007

Brodie McHaggis goes under the hammer again for the 2007 MFR Charity Auction

Brodie McHaggis is back in Inverness this year for the 2007 Moray Firth Radio Charity Auction. If you do see him, be sure to say hi! Brodie continues to capture the hearts and minds of those who follow him through his first adventure, and we are now pleased to announce that his second adventure will be available in May.

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16/2/2007

Scottish Community Drama Association District - Adult Festival 2007

Saturday 24th February sees the Scottish Community Drama Association's 75th District Adult Festival which takes place in The Assembly Rooms, Wick. With entries from both Wick Players and Thurso Players it's sure to make for an entertaining evening.

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11/2/2007

Would You Like Get Into Patchwork In Caithness?

Caithness Quilters run monthly workshops and beginners can easily get started by attending them. There is always arange of new projects to work from the simple to the complicated.

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23/1/2007

Museums Partnership Tours Hidden Scottish Treasures - At Swanson Gallery, Thurso

Anatomy Acts is an exploration of the human body, inside and out. After its successful opening at the City Art Centre, Edinburgh, (5 stars - Scotsman, 'richest, most challenging historic exhibition...in recent years' - Herald) an adapted version of Anatomy Acts is touring to venues across Scotland, coming to the Highlands in January 2007.

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16/1/2007

'The Jolly Beggars and a' That'

January sees the return of the programme featuring Professional artists to Thurso's Mill Theatre which starts of in style with a celebration of the works of Robert Burns in song and verse. 'The Jolly Beggars and a' That' is an informal performance of a little known but superb musical play (Cantata) by Burns consisting of eight poems and eight songs.

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9/1/2007

Wildcat Traditional Music Association - January Newsletter

Hi Folks, and a happy new year to everyone! I've managed to keep my resolution...never make any NY resolutions! Just a wee reminder of January's gig. For those of you who have seen Robin Laing before you'll know that this will, as usual be a great night.

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2/12/2006

Wildcat Traditional Music Association Newsletter Dec 2006

WILDCAT TRADITIONAL MUSIC ASSOCIATION MONTHLY NEWSLETTER , Dec 2006. Hi folkies, some dates for your new 2007 diaries.

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24/11/2006

The Highland Challenge Photographic Competition

The Highland Challenge was born in 1999 and has grown to become the premier inter-camera club photographic competition within Highland Region. Seven camera clubs currently participate in the Challenge - Orkney, Thurso, East Sutherland, Dingwall, Inverness, Cromarty and Nairn - each bringing a range of styles and speciality interests resulting in an entry portfolio brimming with an eclectic mix of images of an ever increasing standard.

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14/11/2006

Wick Accordion And Fiddle Club - A Sample Report - Vote For Them

To all our surprise the Wick Accordion & Fiddle Club has been nominated in this years Scots Traditional Music Awards for Club of the year. It would be great if you could put in a vote for the club as we have all done a lot to make it a good club for audiences and guest performers alike.

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7/11/2006

Book Tickets For Sleeping Beauty In Thurso Early

The Sleeping Beauty - by Dave Buchanan Tuesday 12th to Saturday 16th December Performed By Thurso Players At Thurso High School. Thurso Players have a hectic rehearsal schedule in preparation for their Pantomime performance of 'The Sleeping Beauty' by Dave Buchanan.

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