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27/2/2010

Dancing all the way!

There is still room for participants of all ages in the brand new event called "Dance on For Life" taking place at the Inverness Leisure Centre on Sunday March 7th between 10am and 8pm. This dance-a-thon style event encourages people of all ages to come along and try different styles of dance ranging from traditional Scottish Country dancing to new and inventive styles like Hip Hop, Break, Street and even Zumba.

21/2/2010

To all Adults who watch Strictly Come Dancing!

A special guest will be at The Mackays Hotel, Wick on Sat 27th Feb, delivering a range of styles including Ballroom, Latin, Jive and many more! There will be a total of 4 classes throughout the day, starting at 11.30am. Attend all or just one or two...its up to you! For all abilities! And once you have got the feetwork in motion, put them into action, dress up and dance the night away at our evening event, with music and beverages (alcoholic or non!) Starting time: 7.30pm! There will also be a childrens class later on in the day at 4pm and all are welcome in the evening so its a day for everyone! Please conatct the details below for bookings or more information.

15/2/2010

Highland Museum is finalist for national award

The Highland Folk Museum in Newtonmore is one of 6 museums in Great Britain chosen by the public to reach the final stages of the Guardian Family Friendly Museum Award 2010. Highland Folk Museum, run by The Highland Council's Education, Culture and Sport Service is the only Scottish museum listed in the finalists which include: Beningbrough Hall and Gardens, York; Great North Museum, Newcastle upon Tyne, Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Coventry; The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, Stoke-on-Trent; and St Nicholas Priory, Exeter.

13/2/2010

Caithness Mod 2010 - Scottish Traditional Music Course At Castletown

M�D GHALLAIBH 2010 - CAITHNESS MOD 2010 From Carol-Ann Mackay Mod 2010 Events Support Officer Hi folks, I would like to draw your attention to the Scottish Traditional Music course that will be taking place in Castletown Heritage Centre from 29th March to the 2nd April this year. This course is being run by North Highland Connection.

13/2/2010

Inverness Traditional Music Project - Song Workshop

Straight from Celtic Connections - clarsach musician and singer - Katie Mackenzie is offering the opportunity for singers to come and take part in a Scots Song Workshop. The Scots Song Workshop takes place on Saturday 20 February 2010 from 2-3pm at Millburn Academy, Diriebught Road, Inverness.

12/2/2010

Artist gets to work on Dounreay's culture

A Scottish artist is set to bring a new perspective to the cultural heritage of Scotland's biggest nuclear site. University lecturer Gair Dunlop is working on a 20-minute film that aims to capture the relationship between Dounreay, its research and the people who've lived and worked there.

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7/2/2010

North Highland Connections Advance Notices For 2010

FEBRUARY RSAMD String-players residency directed by Robert Irvine Our partnership with the Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama will result in an interesting variety of residencies and public concerts. The first, at Tain, Ross-shire, will be the postponed residency of string players, under the direction of Robert Irvine, the celebrated cellist and teacher.

30/1/2010

Cinn-latha Sgoile Samhraidh Dr�ma 2010 gam foillseachadh

Cinn-latha Sgoile Samhraidh Dr�ma 2010 gam foillseachadh Eadar 5 agus 16 Iuchar 2010 bidh G�idheil �ga a' faighinn cothrom sgilean th�atar aig �re phroifeasanta ionnsachadh an cuideachd feadhainn de na cleasaichean as fhe�rr ann an saoghal na G�idhlig. Tha an Sgoil Shamhraidh Dhr�ma, a tha ga ruith le F�isean na G�idheal, gu bhith a' gabhail �ite ann am Port R�gh a-rithist am-bliadhna.

29/1/2010

The Loch Of Mey Monster Competition 2009

'Another World' Is there life on another planet? What is it? Where is it? Write a story or draw a picture about life on another world... Competition Winners! Writing Lizzie Castle- Castletown Primary School Tayler Willmott - Dornoch Primary School Gina Alexander - Thrumster Primary School Picture Winner ; Finlay Maclennan - Dornoch Primary Special Merit -Ben Mackay - Dornoch Primary Best School - Dornoch Primary.

22/1/2010

Connected Lives 13 February 2010

Connected Lives - EVENT INFORMATION: Event Title: 'Darwin-Miller- Dick: Connected Lives' - A day of talks and discussion to celebrate Darwin's birth and some north Highland connections. Event Venue: Caithness Horizons, Old Town Hall, Thurso, Caithness KW14 8AJ Date of Event: 13th February 2010 Times: 10.00am-4.00pm [Check programme for details of individual talks] Refreshments and a buffet lunch will be available FREE event - Booking advised, but not essential For detailed information on the programme or bookings: Tel 01847 896508 E-mail: info[AT]caithnesshorizons.co.uk For detailed more information contact: �Christine Russell, Education & Community Officer, Caithness Horizons 01847 896508 christinerussell[AT]caithnesshorizons.co.uk �Pat Kieran MBE, Chair Caithness Branch, British Science Association 01847 811287 pat_kieran[AT]yahoo.com 2009 saw the bi-centennial of Charles Darwin's birth.

21/1/2010

3-D Natural Magic Show For Local Galleries

An exhibition of stereoscopic images by artist Calum Colvin entitled 'Natural Magic' is currently on show at Inverness Museum & Art Gallery before going on display in Thurso, Wick and Kingussie. The exhibition is inspired by Scotsman David Brewster (1781 - 1868) who pioneered 3-D in Victorian Britain and is an open-ended exploration of a time of great change in science, religion, nationality and our understanding of the visual world.

20/1/2010

Art Competition Open To Primary Schools In Caithness

CLAN GUNN SOCIETY CAITHNESS ART PROJECT ART COMPETITION OPEN TO PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN CAITHNESS The Clan Gunn Society is holding an art competition for children in Primary schools in Caithness. The theme for the competition is: MY CAITHNESS: Land and Sea There are two categories for entrants: � Ages 7 - 9 � Ages 10 -11 There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes in both categories 1st Prize will be a package of art materials for you, a digital camera for your school and a free session for your class at the Clan Gunn Heritage Centre in Latheron, Caithness.

18/1/2010

Big Dance Tuition Programme Hits Caithness This Week

New Year kicks off with Body Currents exciting dance programme in Caithness The New Year is in full swing and to celebrate, the Body Currents dance programme, run by Eden Court, is launching their new range of exciting classes in Caithness this week for all ages and all abilities. Caithness-based Dance Catalysts, Jill Kingdon and Juta Campbell, who run the outreach programme in the area and host each class, have compiled a programme full of diversity that would make Len Goodman proud.

15/1/2010

F�is News

BBC Alba Consultation - deadline Monday 18 January 2010 Mar a bhios fhios agaibh, tha co-chomhairle a' dol air adhart an-dr�sta mu dheidhinn BBC Alba. 'S e Diluain 18mh den Fhaoilleach an ceann-latha airson freagairtean a chur mu BBC Alba.

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2/12/2009

North Highland Connections - 'Young Artistes' Programme

At this time of year there is no shortage of musical celebrations to attend! Now North Highland Connections is adding another one! On Thursday, 17th December, NHC will present another of its highly popular Young Artistes concerts. This one, featuring a 16 year old Russian prot�g� pianist, Sasha Gracheva, will take place in the Opera House at Ackergill Tower, Caithness.

17/11/2009

Highland Young Musicians Shine

The two days of musical events at Eden Court Theatre held over the weekend to commemorate 21 years of Highland Regional Music Groups was a great success and a fitting tribute to the musical talent and abilities of over 320 young people and their tutors. 21 years ago saw the formation of Highland Regional Youth Orchestra and whilst this group was the mainstay of provision until recently, there are now seven Regional Music Groups run by The Highland Council as an extension to the work of the Instrumental Tuition Service.

5/11/2009

Chilling Cellos and Spooky Strings

Hot on the heels of Halloween, the Highland Cello day held in Inverness yesterday (Tuesday 3 November) had a definitely ghostly feel about it. Seventy young cellists and bassists from Highland primary and secondary schools gathered together for a day of workshops and master classes all building up to a performance at the end featuring music from the film Ghostbusters.

3/11/2009

THE MILL THEATRE PROJECT - Needs Your Vote

Have you ever queued in the rain outside Thurso's Mill Theatre and then found an area congested by people trying to get to the Auditorium, the Lounge, the Box Office or the Toilets? Read on to see how you can help to resolve this problem. The National Lottery People's Millions is coming to the STV area in November.

31/10/2009

Fields Of Barley By George Gunn

Another chance to see 'Fields of Barley' by George Gunn Fields of Barley by George Gunn is doing a small tour funded as a Highland Homecoming project. Pennyland Primary School, Mon 2nd Nov, 6.30pm Lybster Community Centre, Tue 3rd Nov, 6.30pm Keiss Primary School, Thu 5th Nov, 6.30pm Village Hall Ullapool, Sat 7th Nov, 8.15pm Hillhead Primary School, Mon 9th Nov, 6.30pm Village Hall Reay, Tue 10th Nov, 6.30pm Admission by Donation .

31/10/2009

Light In The North - A Neil Gunn Celebration

Saturday 7th November 10.30am - Mid Afternoon - including lunch Cost �5 Dunbeath Heritage Centre No Booking Required.

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