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16/1/2007

The Third Millennium - Coming Sooner Than You Think!

Hi! Our names are Adam (18), Calum (15) and Donald (12) Risbridger; we are three brothers from Wick in the far north of Scotland who share common interests in books and computer games, and have done since an early age. We have recently taken up the feat of writing our own novel, based on some of our own adventures in digital worlds.

15/1/2007

Sir Elton John To Rock Highland Capital In 2007

Hot on the heels of last Friday's Highland 2007 Launch and Lifescan Monster Street Party, Highland 2007 have announced today that international rock star Sir Elton John will play in the Highlands as part of the year of Highland culture celebrations! The concert will take place at Tulloch Caledonian Stadium, Inverness, on Sunday 15 July and will be the opening event for InvernessFest, a new festival taking place in the Highland capital between 15 and 29 July 2007. Highland 2007 chair, Alison Magee, said: "We are delighted to be working with local partners in bringing such a major artist to the Highlands in 2007.

10/1/2007

Under 16's Valentine's Disco

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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.

13/12/2006

New Dynamics - Promoting Inclusion Through Public Art

Works created in seven exciting visual arts projects for young people across the Highlands have been captured on a new web site which will be simultaneously launched in the seven communities today Wednesday 13th December 2006. www.new-dynamics.org features all the work of the artist-led residencies in Upper Fort William, Kinlochleven, Glenuig, Ormlie (Thurso), the North Coast of Sutherland, Alness and Merkinch (Inverness).

12/12/2006

Big Brother 8 Auditions - Glasgow

Yep, it's that time already... Big Brother 8 auditions are on their way to Gasgow! Big Brother is back and the call for contestants can only mean one thing...

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5/12/2006

Invitation To A Christmas Miniatures Art Exhibition From Artsmith

Your invitation to a Christmas Miniatures Art Exhibition.

5/12/2006

Meeting To Explore Community Development Of Viewfirth Site In Thurso

The Dounreay Stakeholder Group (DSG) is to hold a public meeting for anyone interested in the redevelopment of the Viewfirth site in Thurso under community ownership. The three-acre site currently forms part of the Dounreay estate and until earlier this year was occupied by the Dounreay Sports and Social Club.

3/12/2006

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 14th & 15th December Wick High

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - WICKED Wick-ED Drama Club 14th and 15th Dec 2006 at 7:30 At Wick High School WICKED - A brand new youth drama club for Wick. The groups works on singing, dancing and acting.

3/12/2006

Lybster Drama Club Panto - 18th December - Lybster Hall

Cinderella - Lybster Drama Club 18th Dec 2006 at 18:30 At Lybster Community Hall Cinderella takes to the stage in a surprising way. The Out of Eden Drama Club will perform two versions of the classic Cinderella story.

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2/12/2006

Grey Coast Theatre Presents Butchers Broom At Dunbeath

Butcher's Broom by Neil Gunn was published in 1934. George Gunn and Grey Coast Theatre have produced their own version adapted with songs by George Gunn and andy Thorburn.

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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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23/11/2006

Caithness Arts Group Want More Events For 2007

CAITHNESS ARTS FESTIVAL 2007 8th - 22nd SEPTEMBER 2007 2007 is the year that Scotland celebrates Highland culture and we want "you" to be a part of it. Many events will be taking place across the Highlands showcasing the cultural diversity found in the North of Scotland.

23/11/2006

St Andrew's Day Spectacular Announced For Inverness

The Highland Council has announced details of a St Andrew's Day celebration which will take place in Inverness on Thursday (30th November). Sponsored by the Scottish Executive, the Inverness event will be a nine hour festival of music, dance, film and visual projection in Falcon Square from 1-10pm with a "One Scotland.

16/11/2006

Forced Entertainment present THE WORLD IN PICTURES - In Glasgow

Tramway, Glasgow on Friday 24 & Saturday 25 November 2006 Following the huge success of Bloody Mess in 2004, Forced Entertainment return to Glasgow as part of their biggest UK tour for new theatre piece The World in Pictures; a work for eight performers created for larger stages, again alternating between chaotic spectacle and fragile intimacy. Where Bloody Mess dealt with the creation and destruction of the Earth, at the heart of The World in Pictures are the bits in between - a bold attempt to tell the story of man.

16/11/2006

The Royle Family Top In TV Families Poll

Small screen favourites The Royle Family have been voted Britain's favourite TV family of all time, according to a new poll. Jim and Barbara Royle, and their unruly Mancunian brood, scooped more than 23 per cent of the vote in a survey by Dr Oetker pizza.

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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.

9/11/2006

Ex Caithness Writer Colin Macdonald's Latest TV Film

Colin Macdonald was brought up in Caithness and Sutherland and has growing list of successful radio plays, televison and films to his credit. His latest is a 90-minute film "Blue Murder" starring Caroline Quentin that goes out on Friday 10th November at 9pm on ITV1.

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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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