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Fringe Diary – A Daily View

Listings shown in colour indicate updated events and information since programme went to print.

SEE FOOT OF PAGE for more news, events and exhibition details

Taighean Òsda - for details of music and entertainment in our Pubs and Hotels in and around town see Page 27 in the programme.

New live music in and around the town announced – see foot of page

See foot of page for latest news on two Dὰimh concerts – Glenuig and Killmallie

Folk Group Competition – prizes announced - see foot of page

Friday: Dihaoine 12      

• Lochaber Ceilidh Band CD Launch  Foillseachadh CD le Còmhlan-céilidh Lochabair West End Hotel at 1630
• Alasdair Gillies CD Launch Foillseachadh CD le Alasdair MacIlliosa West End Hotel at 1700

• Opening Ceilidh Dance including The Lochaber Ceilidh Band, Govan Gaelic Choir and the Campbell Family from Greepe plus many others.   Nevis Centre at 2100

Saturday: Disatharna 13  

• “Uair a thìde aig a’Mhòd”: Lochaber Past and Present with Ronnie Campbell, Braeroy  Lochaber College 1200 to 1300
• Ceòl Sràide  Entertainment presented by Feisean nan Gàidheal – open to all musicians and singers who would like to perform  High Street 1400 to 1600

Sunday: DiDòmhnaich 14  

• Alasdair MacMhaighstir Alasdair   Bàrd an t-Soillearachaidh Ghàidhealaich: The poet of the Gaelic Enlightenment

Ø  Day conference in Glenfinnan House Hotel at 1100 to 1700

Ø  Evening recital  The Songs of Alasdair MacMhaighstir Alasdair with Ailean Domhnallach and Margaret MacLellan at Glenfinnan House Hotel at 1930

Monday: Diluain 15    

• Bùthan-obrach Chomann na Gàidhlig Children’s Creative Workshops   Lochaber College at 1000 & 1400

• Ulpan:  Bùthan-obrach Workshops.   Never tried Gaelic before? Then here’s the ideal opportunity to take the plunge and come along to an introductory session with Ulpan and experience the method that has been used so successfully. Details at the Gaelic Showcase and  Workshops at Lochaber High School
• Alasdair MacMhaighstir Alasdair    Bàrd an t-Soillearachaidh Ghàidhealaich: The poet of the Gaelic Enlightenment. Talk with Camille Dressler  Lochaber College at 1030 to 1130

• “Uair a thìde aig a’Mhòd”  Leabhar nan Gaidheal Òga with Johan Byrne  Lochaber College 1200 to 1300
• Ceòl Sràide  Entertainment in the High Street 1400 to 1600

·         ‘Buaidh nan Gàidheal’   The Influence of the Gael: From Culloden to Quebec talk with Tony Pollard   Lochaber College 1400 to 1530

• ‘Buaidh nan Gàidheal’   The Influence of the Gael: Glencoe and the Indians talk with Jim Hunter   Lochaber College 1600 to 1730

·         Buaidh nan Gàidheal’   The Influence of the Gael: Excavations and Surveys at Inverlochy and Fort William 2007 talk with Tony Pollard at Council Chamber at 1900

• Dannsa na Cloinne  Children's Ceilidh Dances:  The Lochaber Ceilidh Band and guests will entertain with singers being invited up from the floor.   Caol Community Centre at 1930 finishes 2130

Tuesday: Dimàirt 16

·         Bùthan-obrach Chomann na Gàidhlig Children’s Creative Workshops   Lochaber College at 1000 & 1400

·         Alasdair MacMhaighstir Alasdair  Bàrd an t-Soillearachaidh Ghàidhealaich: The poet of the Gaelic Enlightenment:  Raonuill Dubh MacDomhnuill and the Eigg Collection of 1776” Ranald Dubh, Son of Alasdair talk with Camille Dressler   Lochaber College at 1030 to 1130

• “Uair a thìde aig a’Mhòd”  Ainmean-Àite na h-Alba Gaelic Place Names of Scotland with Domhnall Morris    Lochaber College 1200 to 1300
• Ceòl Sràide  Entertainment in the High Street 1400 to 1600

•  “Uair a thìde aig a’Mhòd”  Voices from the Past (The Napier Project) talk and workshop with Jane Henderson, Mallaig.  Lochaber College   1400 to 1530
• SUIL AIR AIS   Looking Back  West Coast through the lens of a Victorian Camera with Iain Thornber, author of the new book The Cameron Collection   Lochaber College  1600 to 1700    
• Clan Cameron Reception at Nevis Centre 1830 to 2000
• Seachd   A new, full-length feature film that has come from the Scottish Gaelic community. Producer Christopher Young and Writer-Director Simon Miller collaborated with Gaelic writers, Gaelic co-directors and local Gaelic amateur actors, crew, vocalists and musicians to create a film set in modern day Gaelic Scotland and it is the product of the heart and integrity of that community approach.   Enjoy a glass of wine with us during the evening and watch a demonstration of Step Dancing presented by Fèis Lochabair in celebration of this unique film.    The evening is supported by West Highland Free Press.   Lochaber College at 1900
• Dannsa na Cloinne  Children's Ceilidh Dances:  The Lochaber Ceilidh Band and guests will entertain with singers being invited up from the floor.   Caol Community Centre at 1930 finishes 2130
• Skipinnish Band  Railway Club, Inverlochy, Fort William at 2000 to 2330   Admission £3

Wednesday: Diciadain  17

• Foillseachadh Ulpan   Ulpan Launch.  Hear about the new method that has been used so successfully. Information to be released following the Launch at the press conference at 1000 in the Alexandra Hotel

• Dannsa Ceum: Step Dancing Workshop with Jane MacNeil  -  a fun introduction to Cape Breton Step dancing for beginners. Bring hard hard soled shoes and enthusiasm. Lochaber High School at 1000
• Junior Massed Choirs’ Parade     Pairéid Còisirean na Cloinne   Why should the adults have all the fun?  High Street 1000, Cameron Square 1015 and reaches The Parade at 1030

·         The Lochaber Area Committee Cuach  Cuach Chomataidh Sgìre Lochabair: this will be the first time the Cuach has been presented and will be awarded during the Literature Awards in the Council Chamber at 1130.

• Dannsa Ceum: Lost Steps Workshop: part of the Acharacle Community Company Tha sinn seo! project looking at the ceilidh dance steps that are unique to each area Lochaber High School at 1200
• Exhibition The College of Piping Museum in Glasgow exhibit piping memorabilia focusing on West Highland Pipers  Nevis Centre from 1200 to 1700
• What future for the Mòd?   Definitely topical!  In conjunction with An Comunn Gàidhealach we are keen to hear people’s opinions on the Mod.     Bilingual discussion with translation facilities available     Chairman for the day will be Ailean Caimbeul     Council Chamber at 1400 to 1530
• Ceòl Sràide  Entertainment in the High Street 1400 to 1600
• “Deiseil? Air do shocair! Còcairich!"  ‘Ready, Steady, Cook!’   Mary Ann Kennedy as host will attempt to control proceedings and ensure that some cooking takes place from some well known culinary names and celebrity assistants!  Sure to be the most fun in the Fringe!  Lochaber College Cafe    1600 to 1730
• Lecture & Recital Oraid is Consairt Phìobaireachd  Given by Dugald MacNeill Chairman of the College of Piping. Recitalist will be Angus MacColl, a great, great nephew of John MacColl  Moorings Hotel at 1930
• Folk Competition    Urlar Fosgailte!   Open Stage!   The entire idea of Urlar Fosgailte! is to create an informal atmosphere and a good, fun competition that can be entered on the day.  Adjudicators will sit within the audience and no written adjudication will be given. The emphasis will be on fun and the evening will be hosted by Morag Domhnallach and Catriona Nic an t-Saoir!  Nevis Centre at 2200 

Thursday:  Diardaoin 18

• Exhibition The College of Piping Museum in Glasgow exhibit piping memorabilia focusing on West Highland Pipers  Nevis Centre 0900 to 1600
• Buaidh nan Gàidheal’   The Influence of the Gael:   Slaves and Highlanders with Dr David Alston   Lochaber College at 1030 to 1130
• “Uair a thìde aig a’Mhòd”: Rural Lochaber Life-style with Angus Peter MacLean of Kinlochmoidart Lochaber College at 1200 to 1300
• Ceòl Sràide  Entertainment in the High Street 1400 to 1600
• Biadh is Bardachd: Poetry and Food with Angus Peter Campbell who gives a talk on his work as a poet and novelist.   Grog and Gruel at 1400 to 1530
• Cape Breton Song Workshop Màiri Mhòr Gaelic Song Fellow for Highland Council and Mod Gold Medallist 2005, Fiona Mackenzie will lead a workshop looking at songs from Nova Scotia in general and Cape Breton in particular.   Lochaber High School at 1500
• Culloden Tales – The Clans and The Culture with Hugh G Allison. A talk and readings from his book including two readings fresh for Iomall a’Mhòid.  Lochaber College at 1400
• Iain Angus MacLeod Ceilidh Band – perform live in the afternoon at Ben Nevis Bar, High Street
• Cape Breton Experience with Joy Dunlop sharing her experiences having recently spent a 4 month voluntary placement with Feis Mhabu in Mabou, Cape Breton promoting and developing Gaelic language and culture in the area.    Fired Art Cafe at 1600 to 1730

·         Buaidh nan Gàidheal’   The Influence of the Gael: Battlelines, Bardlines and Barlines – a Lochaber Perspective with Ailean Domhnallach at Council Chamber 1900

·         Dὰimh – Glenuig Hall   £6/£8    1930   See details at foot of page  www.myspace.com/daimh

Friday: Dihaoine 19

• Cèilidh ‘Mire ri Mòir’ Mòd goers are welcome to attend this very popular annual Mòd event hosted by Morag Dhòmhnallach and this year broadcast live on Radio nan Gàidheal from the Ben Nevis Hotel at 1000 to 1330 

·         “Uair a thìde aig a’Mhòd”: Sgeulachdan Lochabair with Tearlach Macfarlane, Glenfinnan  Lochaber College 1200 to 1300

• Ceòl Sràide  Entertainment in the High Street  1400 to 1600
• Iain Angus MacLeod Ceilidh Band – perform live in the afternoon at Ben Nevis Bar, High Street
• Biadh is Bardachd: Poetry and Food with Aidan McEoin.  “Word on the Peat” is a collaborative performance of poetry and music.   Grog and Gruel at 1400 to 1530

• Car Raffle Draw   The draw takes place for the Vauxhall Corsa registration number FW 07 MOD at Nevis Centre foyer during the break between the final Concert and the Final Dance – around 2230.  
• Atomaig Piseag CD Launch  Alexandra Hotel  1800 to 1900   www.piseag.co.uk   Known as the Argyll Ladies' Centennial Gaelic Choir they first formed to compete at the 100th Royal National Mod in Oban in 2003. They enjoyed the experience so much, they decided to keep going!
• Gary Innes Live   Alexandra Hotel  

·         Dὰimh – Kilmallie Hall   £6/£8    1930   See details at foot of page    www.myspace.com/daimh

Saturday: Disatharna 20

• Massed Choirs and Pipe Band Parade    This brings the Mod to its traditional climax with the parade of pipe bands and choirs.   In association with Comunn na Gàidhlig.  High Street at 1030
• Duan Nollaig  Launch of first Gaelic Christmas album Mod Gold Medallist 2005, Fiona Mackenzie will be launching her new album of Gaelic Christmas Carols and Song “Duan Nollaig”   Alexandra Hotel at 1300

Thank you to all our new and existing supporters of Iomall a’Mhòid – our new supporters include:    West Highland Free Press, The Crannog and Marine Harvest

Dὰimh LIVE at Glenuig and Kilmallie Halls

To quote Sue Wilson of The Herald of Dὰimh: “the hottest, tightest and headiest sounds on the Scottish scene today”

Thursday 18   1930   Glenuig Hall  Admission £8  Concessions £6 

Friday 19   1930    Kilmallie Hall   Admission £8  Concessions £6

Dàimh offer a fresh, up to date approach to traditional music. An exciting combination of musicians hailing from Cape Breton Island, Ireland, the West Highlands of Scotland and the ever-innovative Irish/American scene, the band effortlessly blends music from their native traditions with a few more tunes picked up en-route. Their music is a very high energy, fast-flowing mixture of tunes and songs from the traditions of their countries represented Fusing together their individual styles on bagpipes, fiddle, banjo, guitar, bodhran and mandola to create a unique and compelling sound, their music knows no boundaries.     www.myspace.com/daimh

Urlar Fosgailte!     Open Stage Folk Group Competition

Winners prizes announced

Winner of each category (under 18’s and over 18’s) will receive

Commemorative hand painted Mòd Lochabair 2007 plates and £100 cash prize from Fired Art

PLUS £50 voucher prize from The Granite House both in the High Street, Fort William.

www.fired-art.co.uk               www.giftmonger.com

Exhibition news – The Lime Tree Gallery in the High Street hosts

HIGHLANDS OPEN STUDIO ANNUAL EXHIBITION 2007

7^th October to 14^th November

The HOS movement is perhaps the most representative association of working Highland Visual Artists.

Gary Innes    Friday 19 Alexandra Hotel

Iain Angus MacLeod Ceilidh Band   Thursday 18 and Friday 19   Ben Nevis Bar, High Street

Adding to the entertainment programme in and around town, Gary Innes confirms a live performance on Friday evening and the Iain Angus MacLeod Ceilidh band perform Thursday and Friday afternoons.

Sorry – Exhibition not arriving!

The Traditional Music Hall of Fame exhibition as advertised is postponed. We apologise for any disappointment.

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