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| Moray Adult Learning Programme Announced |
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Moray Council have announced the Winter programme of Adult Learning Opportunities which will be running throughout the Moray area. |
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Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:31:00 GMT |
| Scots Language Conference |
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The Scottish Government is planning to hold a one-day conference at Stirling University on Monday 9 February 2009. The conference is aimed at organisations or individuals with an interest in the Scots language. |
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Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:42:00 GMT |
| Award Winners in Glendaruel |
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A Heritage Lottery funded project in Argyll has scooped ‘Best Community Event’ in the New Year’s Eve For Argyll Awards. |
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Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:31:00 GMT |
| Fundraiser by Artist for Mary-Ann's Cottage in Caithness |
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On the 30th January 2009, Fibre Artist, Joanne B Kaar will launch her paper boat project which will raise funds for Mary-Ann's cottage,a living history museum in Caithness Scotland which is run by volunteers. |
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Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:17:00 GMT |
| Seminar on Business Opportunities with Poland |
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Are you interested in visiting Poland on a trade mission? Would you like to find business partners in Poland? Would you like to find out more about banking issues abroad? If so, Enterprise Europe Scotland are organising a lunchtime seminar on Wednesday 14 January 2009 in Inverness that may be of interest to you.
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Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:27:00 GMT |
| Makers Day at Moray Art Centre |
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HI-Arts are organising a Makers' Day at Moray Art Centre, Findhorn on Wednesday 28th January 2009. This event is free and open to makers of all disciplines and also to those involved in the crafts sector. |
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Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:12:00 GMT |
| 29th Shetland Folk Festival line up |
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This year's Shetland Folk Festival (30 April - 3 May 2009), often regarded as the granddaddy of UK folk festivals, sees yet another eclectic and innovative line up of visiting artistes – one that that currently represents more than eleven nationalities! |
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Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:53:00 GMT |
| HIE launches free business advice line |
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Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) today (5 January 2009) formally launches a campaign to assist businesses to navigate their way through the current economic downturn. |
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Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:43:00 GMT |
| Scott Hamilton heads the 2009 Jazz season in Nairn |
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Who better to burn off those winter chills than tenor saxophonist Scott Hamilton the key interpreter of the great American songbook? Hamilton, along with the Brian Kellock Trio, will be performing at Nairn Community Centre on 17 January 2009 at 7.30pm. |
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Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:35:00 GMT |
| New grants to ignite the development of disability arts |
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A paper modelling project, integrated dance choreography, a photographic project for visually impaired participants and a collaboration with Sharmanka kinetic theatre are among nine projects the Scottish Arts Council is supporting through a new fund to support the development of disability arts. |
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Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:16:00 GMT |
| Mull Tweed Manufacturer Sows Seeds in Japan |
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New business opportunities could be about to open up across the globe for a tiny Inner Hebrides tweed manufacturer operating out of a restored cowshed. |
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Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:04:00 GMT |
| New website helps amateur contemporary music makers |
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CoMA (Contemporary Music Making for Amateurs) has recently unveiled its new website which is useful for amateur musicians, conductors, teachers and everyone interested in new music. |
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Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:24:00 GMT |
| Non-fiction capturing our relationship with 'wild' Britain wanted |
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Two Ravens Press is publishing an anthology of literary non-fiction focusing on the relationship between people and the wild places of the British Isles. They are looking for high quality writing which finds a connection between humanity and the natural world. |
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Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:20:00 GMT |
| Screen Lab - Free Screenwriter's Course |
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Are you currently writing short stories, novels or plays, and have you ever wondered what it takes to write for Film and TV? After the success of last year's course, Scottish Book Trust is pleased to announce the launch of Screen Lab 2009. |
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Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:58:00 GMT |
| Origin 2009: The London Craft Fair - Call for Applications |
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The application form to be considered for Origin 2009 (which will take place at Somerset House, London) will be available online from Wednesday 15 January 2009 on the Crafts Council website. The Crafts Council welcomes applications from both UK and international makers of contemporary craft.
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Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:40:00 GMT |
| Scottish Ballet 2009 Season |
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In 2009 Scottish Ballet will celebrate its 40th anniversary, take up residence at its brand new purpose-built home as part of the Tramway International Arts complex in Glasgow, launch a new B.A degree in Modern Ballet with the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, tour to China and present world premieres of exciting new work as part of three dynamic seasons. Such exciting events guarantee 2009 will be a year to remember. |
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Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:30:00 GMT |
| Knitted Fish Auction Raises £1700 for the RNLI |
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Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum and Art Centre on North Uist is delighted to have raised £1700 for the RNLI. The Knitted Fish Auction took place on the 5th December 2008 in Carinish Hall, North Uist, with a total of 81 knitted fish going under the hammer in aid of the RNLI's Yellow Wellie Challenge. |
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Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:51:00 GMT |
| Youth Music Initiative - Demo Fund |
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The Youth Music Initiative (YMI) at the Scottish Arts Council has been developing a variety of new initiatives to offer support to young musicians who are making and performing music in an unsupervised capacity. A new demo fund has been created to allow professional studios to work with the next generation of musicians and applications are now being invited. |
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Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:26:00 GMT |
| Robert Louis Stevenson Fellowship |
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The Scottish Arts Council and the National Library of Scotland support the Robert Louis Stevenson fellowship, which offers writers the opportunity to spend up to two months in a self-catering studio in France. Travel and accommodation are paid, plus a stipend of £1,200 per month which is awarded to successful writers for the duration of their stay. |
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Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:05:00 GMT |
| Dance Film Festival 2009 - Call for Submissions |
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Launched in 2007, the Dance:Film festival celebrates the coming together of movement and movies. Based at the Filmhouse in Edinburgh, this bi-annual festival is now looking for submissions for its 2009 event. |
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Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:59:00 GMT |
| YDance looking for talented young dancers |
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Project Y, YDance's annual summer school for dancers aged 16-21, will take place from 6th July - 1st August 2009 at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow and they are currently looking for yourng talented dancers.
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Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:49:00 GMT |
| Fashion & Textile Designer Workshops in Inverness |
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Highlands & Islands Enterprise is pleased to offer a series of workshops being held in Inverness throughout January, February and March 2009 aimed at designer businesses wishing to develop and expand their business. |
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Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:44:00 GMT |
| Question Time comes to Fort William |
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The BBC political show Question Time will be broadcast live from the Nevis Centre, Fort William on Thursday 29th January 2009. |
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Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:50:00 GMT |
| Kate Whiteford exhibits work from Skye Residency |
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New Super 8 film and watercolour works by Kate Whiteford OBE RSA from her Skye residency at Sabhal Mor Ostaig will be exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh from 1 - 31 January 2009.
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Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:14:00 GMT |
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| December 2008 Editorial |
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Posted by Commissioning Editor, Kenny Mathieson, on
Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:01:00 GMT |
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