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[{"Name": "Climate Book Group", "Desc": "Come along to our climate book group at Velocity Cafe!", "Organiser": "Velocity", "OrganiserExt": "", "Location": "Velocity Cafe", "Online": "False", "Date": "02/03/2024", "StartTime": "18:30", "EndTime": "20:30", "Latitude": "57.502909", "Longitude": "-4.2581467", "Topic": "", "Type": "Climate conversation", "Link": "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/velocitycafeandbikeworkshop/1190046", "Postcode": "IV1 3XS"},{"Name": "Spring Cleaning Zero Waste Workshop", "Desc": "Join us at The Highland Weigh for a Zero Waste Spring Cleaning Workshop!", "Organiser": "Velocity", "OrganiserExt": "", "Location": "The Highland Weigh", "Online": "False", "Date": "07/04/2024", "StartTime": "14:30", "EndTime": "16:00", "Latitude": "57.5835248", "Longitude": "-3.8730518", "Topic": "", "Type": "Other", "Link": "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/velocitycafeandbikeworkshop/1185359", "Postcode": "IV12 4AG"},{"Name": "Uncover Rosehall's Edible Treasures: A Foraging Class", "Desc": "Explore the hidden bounty of Rosehall! Join our foraging class and learn to identify safe and delicious wild edibles growing right in your backyard (or nearby!).", "Organiser": "Lairg & District Learning Centre", "OrganiserExt": "", "Location": "Rosehall Trails, Rosehall, Lairg", "Online": "False", "Date": "01/06/2024", "StartTime": "10:00", "EndTime": "12:00", "Latitude": "57.9779137", "Longitude": "-4.7239065", "Topic": "", "Type": "Other", "Link": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uncover-rosehalls-edible-treasures-a-foraging-class-tickets-900067023697?aff=oddtdtcreator", "Postcode": "IV27 4EU"},{"Name": "Kilmallie Community Composters / gardening day", "Desc": "A catch up for community compost users and general gardening day", "Organiser": "Highland Good Food Partnership", "OrganiserExt": "", "Location": "Kilmallie Community Centre", "Online": "False", "Date": "13/07/2024", "StartTime": "12:00", "EndTime": "14:00", "Latitude": "56.842705", "Longitude": "-5.1224712", "Topic": "", "Type": "Composting workshop", "Link": "https://www.facebook.com/share/p/7KTYsZqEaG4JtAEh/", "Postcode": "PH33 7JH"},{"Name": "Kid's Holiday Club - 3Rs", "Desc": "Holiday Club for Kids - 5 different activities over 5 weeks: Mug Painting. Reusing unloved Mugs to create a gift from the children to their family members, or for themselves.", "Organiser": "Lairg & District Learning Centre", "OrganiserExt": "", "Location": "Lairg Library, Main Street, Lairg", "Online": "False", "Date": "15/07/2024", "StartTime": "11:00", "EndTime": "12:00", "Latitude": "58.023536", "Longitude": "-4.3991275", "Topic": "", "Type": "Other", "Link": "https://www.facebook.com/share/pyZfqxT6QfHu9mCu/", "Postcode": "IV27 4DD"},{"Name": "Beeswax Wraps", "Desc": "Come and join us for a drop-in Beeswax Wrap making session at the Community Hub in Mallaig.", "Organiser": "Lochaber Environmental Group", "OrganiserExt": "Highlife Highland", "Location": "Davies Brae, Mallaig", "Online": "False", "Date": "02/08/2024", "StartTime": "14:00", "EndTime": "17:00", "Latitude": "57.00532417", "Longitude": "-5.82945193", "Topic": "", "Type": "Repair/upcycling workshop", "Link": "", "Postcode": "PH41 4PU"},{"Name": "Foraging Camore Woods", "Desc": "Treasures of the Woods: A Foraging Adventure in Camore Wood. Learn to find & safely harvest wild edibles in Camore Wood. Foraging course ID, harvest, prep.", "Organiser": "", "OrganiserExt": "", "Location": "Camore Woods, Dornoch", "Online": "False", "Date": "03/08/2024", "StartTime": "10:00", "EndTime": "12:00", "Latitude": "57.8711649", "Longitude": "-4.0827064", "Topic": "", "Type": "Other", "Link": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/treasures-of-the-woods-a-foraging-adventure-in-camore-wood-tickets-943553583167", "Postcode": "IV25 3RW"},{"Name": "X Trillion Film Night", "Desc": "Join us at Eden Court for a screening of the documentary feature film X Trillion followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A.", "Organiser": "Velocity", "OrganiserExt": "", "Location": "Eden Court, Inverness", "Online": "False", "Date": "15/08/2024", "StartTime": "18:30", "EndTime": "21:00", "Latitude": "57.4728637", "Longitude": "-4.2334895", "Topic": "", "Type": "Film screening", "Link": "https://www.velocitylove.co.uk/events/xtrillionfilmedencourt", "Postcode": "IV3 5SA"},{"Name": "Cookery Workshop and Demo", "Desc": "Join Andi from Kilmallie Community Fridge, for a demonstration of how we can make delicious dishes from foods we often get as food waste at our community fridges.<br />Booking preferred to guarantee your place, but if space allows you may be able to drop in on the day. email plantationcommlarder@gmail.com to book your FREE place", "Organiser": "Lochaber Environmental Group", "OrganiserExt": "Plantation Community Larder", "Location": "Plantation Hall, Fort William", "Online": "False", "Date": "18/08/2024", "StartTime": "14:00", "EndTime": "16:00", "Latitude": "56.817517", "Longitude": "-5.1023441", "Topic": "", "Type": "Food waste workshop", "Link": "", "Postcode": "PH33 6HN"},{"Name": "Cli Fi Book Group", "Desc": "Come along to our first Climate Book Club. Join Lesley from Lochaber Environmental Group and Moira from Highlife Highland at the library in Caol. Booking in person or by email to Moria (moira.murphy@highlifehighland.com) to help us plan for the evening.", "Organiser": "Lochaber Environmental Group", "OrganiserExt": "Highlife Highland Libraries", "Location": "Caol Library", "Online": "False", "Date": "20/08/2024", "StartTime": "17:00", "EndTime": "18:00", "Latitude": "56.839159", "Longitude": "-5.1086128", "Topic": "", "Type": "Climate conversation", "Link": "", "Postcode": "PH33 7DS"},{"Name": "Make Your Own Planter", "Desc": "Join our woodworking tutor, Graham Rennie, as he teaches you how to make a planter box. This will be using recycled and reclaimed wood and is perfect for a herb garden, flowers or smaller veg growing. You will use a variety of tools including a drill, sander, and jigsaw. Reclaimed materials supplied.", "Organiser": "Lairg & District Learning Centre", "OrganiserExt": "", "Location": "Lairg & District Learning Centre, Lairg", "Online": "False", "Date": "22/08/2024", "StartTime": "10:00", "EndTime": "14:00", "Latitude": "58.023536", "Longitude": "-4.3991275", "Topic": "", "Type": "Repair/upcycling workshop", "Link": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/920034476887?aff=oddtdtcreator", "Postcode": "IV27 4DD"},{"Name": "Fort William Repair Cafe", "Desc": "The Fort William Repair Cafe is a collaboration between the Workshop Studio Lochaber Hope and the Fort William Men's shed. Bring along (small) items that need repairing, sit alongside our volunteers and learn how to fix it. Note, last entry time for an item to repair is 2.00pm to allow time for the repair to be undertaken.", "Organiser": "Lochaber Environmental Group", "OrganiserExt": "The Workshop Lochaber Hope and the Fort William Men's Shed", "Location": "New Connections Waverley House Fort William ", "Online": "False", "Date": "24/08/2024", "StartTime": "11:00", "EndTime": "14:00", "Latitude": "56.818965", "Longitude": "-5.1098728", "Topic": "", "Type": "Repair/upcycling workshop", "Link": "", "Postcode": "PH33 6XX"},{"Name": "Sew Your Own: Bucket Hat", "Desc": "Join us on Monday 26th August at 10:00 am at the Lairg & District Learning Centre for a fun and interactive workshop where you'll learn how to make your very own Bucket/Flower Pot Hat. Want to be like Liam Gallagher?<br />Or simply to learn how to make a sun hat for yourself or your child? Welcome to Sew Your Own: Bucket Hat.", "Organiser": "Lairg & District Learning Centre", "OrganiserExt": "", "Location": "Lairg & District Learning Centre, Lairg", "Online": "False", "Date": "26/08/2024", "StartTime": "10:00", "EndTime": "12:30", "Latitude": "58.0239644", "Longitude": "-4.3994775", "Topic": "", "Type": "Other", "Link": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sew-your-own-bucket-hat-tickets-940234926977", "Postcode": "IV27 4DD"},{"Name": "A Creative Approach to Climate Change: What do I already know about the Climate Crisis?", "Desc": "Join us at Velocity Cafe for creative workshops with artist Morag Smith to explore the climate crisis through art, writing & discussion.", "Organiser": "Velocity", "OrganiserExt": "", "Location": "Velocity Café & Bicycle Workshop, Inverness", "Online": "False", "Date": "27/08/2024", "StartTime": "18:00", "EndTime": "20:30", "Latitude": "57.477983", "Longitude": "-4.2217782", "Topic": "", "Type": "Climate conversation", "Link": "https://buytickets.at/velocitycafeandbikeworkshop/1216683", "Postcode": "IV2 3NF"},{"Name": "Climate Change Book Club", "Desc": "Monthly Book Club", "Organiser": "Lairg & District Learning Centre", "OrganiserExt": "Lairg Library, Lairg", "Location": "Lairg & District Learning Centre, Lairg", "Online": "False", "Date": "29/08/2024", "StartTime": "10:30", "EndTime": "11:30", "Latitude": "58.023536", "Longitude": "-4.3991275", "Topic": "", "Type": "Climate conversation", "Link": "https://www.facebook.com/events/822471426462671/", "Postcode": "IV27 4DD"},{"Name": "Visible Mending Workshop", "Desc": "Do you have any garments or textiles that need mending?<br />All you need to do is bring along your item and an enthusiasm to learn. If you have a specific fabric/consumable you need, please bring it along, otherwise materials and equipment will be provided.<br />Aukje will be on hand to show us how to do some basic mending techniques. Beginners are welcome and please note that this is a social mending evening and not a “formal” taught workshop. It is a chance to learn from each other, have a blether and enjoy doing some visible mending!<br />We hope you can join us for this fun and educational event.<br />Don't forget you do need to bring something to mend.", "Organiser": "Lochaber Environmental Group", "OrganiserExt": "Highlands & Islands Climate Hub", "Location": "Kilmallie Community Centre", "Online": "False", "Date": "01/09/2024", "StartTime": "17:00", "EndTime": "19:00", "Latitude": "56.842705", "Longitude": "-5.1224712", "Topic": "", "Type": "Repair/upcycling workshop", "Link": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/visible-mending-workshop-tickets-965895127327", "Postcode": "PH33 7JH"},{"Name": "Visible Mending Workshop", "Desc": "Do you have any garments or textiles that need mending?<br />All you need to do is bring along your item and an enthusiasm to learn. If you have a specific fabric/consumable you need, please bring it along, otherwise materials and equipment will be provided.<br />Aukje will be on hand to show us how to do some basic mending techniques. Beginners are welcome and please note that this is a social mending evening and not a “formal” taught workshop. It is a chance to learn from each other, have a blether and enjoy doing some visible mending!<br />We hope you can join us for this fun and educational event.<br />Don't forget you do need to bring something to mend.", "Organiser": "Lochaber Environmental Group", "OrganiserExt": "Highlands & Islands Climate Hub", "Location": "Kilmallie Community Centre", "Online": "False", "Date": "01/09/2024", "StartTime": "14:00", "EndTime": "16:00", "Latitude": "56.842705", "Longitude": "-5.1224712", "Topic": "", "Type": "Repair/upcycling workshop", "Link": "https://www.facebook.com/events/778582680783340", "Postcode": "PH33 7JH"},{"Name": "Food Waste Workshop", "Desc": "Never know what to do with the food at the back of your fridge? Wanting to use the Kilmallie Community Fridge, but unsure of what to cook?<br />Join Andi for a fun, practical workshop on creating delicious dishes from the food we often get as food waste in Kilmallie Community Fridge. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a complete novice, you'll be sure to leave with some inspiration for your next meal. Open to all. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.", "Organiser": "Lochaber Environmental Group", "OrganiserExt": "Highlands & Islands Climate Hub", "Location": "Kilmallie Community Centre", "Online": "False", "Date": "01/09/2024", "StartTime": "17:00", "EndTime": "19:00", "Latitude": "56.842705", "Longitude": "-5.1224712", "Topic": "", "Type": "Food waste workshop", "Link": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/food-waste-workshop-tickets-966243429107", "Postcode": "PH33 7JH"},{"Name": "The Water Library storytelling workshop", "Desc": "Come along to the Water Library Workshop to help create your own unique contemporary folk tale with an environmental theme. The stories created on the day will be taken away and edited into a handbound book which will be on display in the local libraries so they can be enjoyed by and shared with others both in the local community and further afield. Suitable for ages 8+. Children should be accompanied by an adult", "Organiser": "Lochaber Environmental Group", "OrganiserExt": "Highlands & Islands Climate Hub", "Location": "Kilmallie Community Centre", "Online": "False", "Date": "01/09/2024", "StartTime": "17:00", "EndTime": "19:00", "Latitude": "56.842705", "Longitude": "-5.1224712", "Topic": "", "Type": "Climate conversation", "Link": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-water-library-storytelling-workshop-tickets-965892318927", "Postcode": "PH33 7JH"},{"Name": "The Water Library storytelling workshop", "Desc": "Come along to the Water Library Workshop to help create your own unique contemporary folk tale with an environmental theme. The stories created on the day will be taken away and edited into a handbound book which will be on display in the local libraries so they can be enjoyed by and shared with others both in the local community and further afield. Suitable for ages 8+. Children should be accompanied by an adult", "Organiser": "Lochaber Environmental Group", "OrganiserExt": "Highlands & Islands Climate Hub", "Location": "Kilmallie Community Centre", "Online": "False", "Date": "01/09/2024", "StartTime": "14:00", "EndTime": "16:00", "Latitude": "56.842705", "Longitude": "-5.1224712", "Topic": "", "Type": "Climate conversation", "Link": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-water-library-storytelling-workshop-tickets-965892278807", "Postcode": "PH33 7JH"},{"Name": "Make & Mend", "Desc": "Join us for a social mending and making evening at the Velocity cafe.", "Organiser": "Velocity", "OrganiserExt": "", "Location": "Velocity Cafe & Bicycle Workshop, Inverness", "Online": "False", "Date": "02/09/2024", "StartTime": "18:30", "EndTime": "20:30", "Latitude": "57.477983", "Longitude": "-4.2217782", "Topic": "", "Type": "Repair/upcycling workshop", "Link": "https://buytickets.at/velocitycafeandbikeworkshop/1309248", "Postcode": "IV2 3NF"},{"Name": "A Creative Approach to Climate Change: The GOOD, the bad and the ugly", "Desc": "Join us at Velocity Cafe for creative workshops with artist Morag Smith to explore the climate crisis through art, writing & discussion.", "Organiser": "Velocity", "OrganiserExt": "Morag Smith", "Location": "Velocity Cafe & Bicycle Workshop, Inverness", "Online": "False", "Date": "03/09/2024", "StartTime": "18:00", "EndTime": "20:30", "Latitude": "57.477983", "Longitude": "-4.2217782", "Topic": "", "Type": "Climate conversation", "Link": "https://buytickets.at/velocitycafeandbikeworkshop/1216852", "Postcode": "IV2 3NF"},{"Name": "Black Isle Repair Cafe: Highland Climate Festival event", "Desc": "The Black Isle Repair Cafe are back & this time with an extra special event as part of the Highlands & Islands Climate Festival.", "Organiser": "Transition Black Isle", "OrganiserExt": "", "Location": "Fortrose Academy Library and Theatre, Black Isle Leisure Centre, Academy Street, Fortrose ", "Online": "False", "Date": "07/09/2024", "StartTime": "13:00", "EndTime": "16:00", "Latitude": "57.579967", "Longitude": "-4.1299558", "Topic": "", "Type": "Repair/upcycling workshop", "Link": "https://www.facebook.com/share/p/F33NCxykqDoWyjAU/", "Postcode": "IV10 8TW"},{"Name": "Adventure in the Andes - Talk by Kate Rawles", "Desc": "Join us at Velocity Cafe for a talk from Kate Rawles about her new book ‘The Life Cycle’: 8,000 Miles in the Andes by Bamboo Bike.", "Organiser": "Velocity", "OrganiserExt": "", "Location": "Velocity Cafe & Bicycle Workshop, Inverness", "Online": "False", "Date": "09/09/2024", "StartTime": "18:30", "EndTime": "20:30", "Latitude": "57.477983", "Longitude": "-4.2217782", "Topic": "", "Type": "Climate conversation", "Link": "https://buytickets.at/velocitycafeandbikeworkshop/1312729", "Postcode": "IV2 3NF"},{"Name": "A Creative Approach to Climate Change: Inequality", "Desc": "Join us at Velocity Cafe for creative workshops with artist Morag Smith to explore the climate crisis through art, writing & discussion.", "Organiser": "Velocity", "OrganiserExt": "Morag Smith", "Location": "Velocity Cafe & Bicycle Workshop, Inverness", "Online": "False", "Date": "10/09/2024", "StartTime": "18:00", "EndTime": "20:30", "Latitude": "57.477983", "Longitude": "-4.2217782", "Topic": "", "Type": "Climate conversation", "Link": "https://buytickets.at/velocitycafeandbikeworkshop/1216853", "Postcode": "IV2 3NF"},{"Name": "Composting Workshop", "Desc": "Come join us for a composting workshop with Pamela at Inverness Botanic Gardens.", "Organiser": "Velocity", "OrganiserExt": "Inverness Botanic Gardens", "Location": "Inverness Botanic Gardens", "Online": "False", "Date": "12/09/2024", "StartTime": "10:00", "EndTime": "13:00", "Latitude": "57.4631972", "Longitude": "-4.2429047", "Topic": "", "Type": "Composting workshop", "Link": "https://buytickets.at/velocitycafeandbikeworkshop/1318329", "Postcode": "IV3 5SS"},{"Name": "'Happy Endings' - Storytelling & Climate Workshop", "Desc": "Join us for a creative writing workshop with author Mandy Haggith.", "Organiser": "Velocity", "OrganiserExt": "Mandy Haggith", "Location": "Velocity Cafe & Bicycle Workshop, Inverness", "Online": "False", "Date": "16/09/2024", "StartTime": "18:30", "EndTime": "20:30", "Latitude": "57.477983", "Longitude": "-4.2217782", "Topic": "", "Type": "Climate conversation", "Link": "https://buytickets.at/velocitycafeandbikeworkshop/1312635", "Postcode": "IV2 3NF"},{"Name": "4- week Woodworking Classes", "Desc": "This class is for those with all levels of woodworking skills, from beginner to intermediate. All materials and equipment will be supplied. Reclaimed materials supplied.", "Organiser": "Lairg & District Learning Centre", "OrganiserExt": "", "Location": "Lairg & District Learning Centre, Lairg", "Online": "False", "Date": "17/09/2024", "StartTime": "14:00", "EndTime": "16:00", "Latitude": "58.023536", "Longitude": "-4.3991275", "Topic": "", "Type": "Repair/upcycling workshop", "Link": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/woodworking-4-week-introduction-tuesday-afternoons-tickets-923671244557", "Postcode": "IV27 4DD"},{"Name": "A Creative Approach to Climate Change: Biodiversity Loss & Solutions", "Desc": "", "Organiser": "Velocity", "OrganiserExt": "Morag Smith", "Location": "Velocity Cafe & Bicycle Workshop, Inverness", "Online": "False", "Date": "17/09/2024", "StartTime": "18:00", "EndTime": "20:30", "Latitude": "57.477983", "Longitude": "-4.2217782", "Topic": "", "Type": "Climate conversation", "Link": "https://buytickets.at/velocitycafeandbikeworkshop/1216854", "Postcode": "IV2 3NF"},{"Name": "Cli-Fi Book Group", "Desc": "Come along to our Climate Book Club at Caol Library. Join Lesley from Lochaber Environmental Group and Moira from Highlife Highland at the library in Caol. Booking in person or by email to Moira (moira.murphy@highlifehighland.com) to help us plan for the evening.", "Organiser": "Lochaber Environmental Group", "OrganiserExt": "Highlife Highland Libraries", "Location": "Caol Library", "Online": "False", "Date": "17/09/2024", "StartTime": "17:00", "EndTime": "18:00", "Latitude": "56.839159", "Longitude": "-5.1086128", "Topic": "", "Type": "Climate conversation", "Link": "", "Postcode": "PH33 7DS"},{"Name": "Food & Film Night", "Desc": "As part of the Highland & Islands Climate Festival: Make your own meal from locally grown veg & sit down to watch a film about regenerative farming.(part funded by HCWP)", "Organiser": "Lairg & District Learning Centre", "OrganiserExt": "", "Location": "Lairg & District Learning Centre, Lairg", "Online": "False", "Date": "18/09/2024", "StartTime": "16:30", "EndTime": "20:00", "Latitude": "58.0239644", "Longitude": "-4.3994775", "Topic": "", "Type": "Film screening", "Link": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/food-film-night-tickets-953283946947", "Postcode": "IV27 4DD"},{"Name": "Natural Strings & Garden Supports Workshop", "Desc": "Come join us for a workshop on making natural strings and garden supports with Daniela at Inverness Botanic Gardens.", "Organiser": "Velocity", "OrganiserExt": "Inverness Botanic Gardens", "Location": "Inverness Botanic Gardens", "Online": "False", "Date": "21/09/2024", "StartTime": "10:00", "EndTime": "13:00", "Latitude": "57.4631972", "Longitude": "-4.2429047", "Topic": "", "Type": "Repair/upcycling workshop", "Link": "https://buytickets.at/velocitycafeandbikeworkshop/1318568", "Postcode": "IV3 5SS"},{"Name": "Climate Book Group", "Desc": "Come along to our climate book group at Velocity Café!", "Organiser": "Velocity", "OrganiserExt": "UHI Inverness", "Location": "Velocity Cafe & Bicycle Workshop, Inverness", "Online": "False", "Date": "23/09/2024", "StartTime": "18:00", "EndTime": "20:30", "Latitude": "57.477983", "Longitude": "-4.2217782", "Topic": "", "Type": "Climate conversation", "Link": "https://buytickets.at/velocitycafeandbikeworkshop/1318646", "Postcode": "IV2 3NF"},{"Name": "A Creative Approach to Climate Change: The Climate Economy", "Desc": "Join us at Velocity Cafe for creative workshops with artist Morag Smith to explore the climate crisis through art, writing & discussion.", "Organiser": "Velocity", "OrganiserExt": "Morag Smith", "Location": "Velocity Cafe & Bicycle Workshop, Inverness", "Online": "False", "Date": "24/09/2024", "StartTime": "18:00", "EndTime": "20:30", "Latitude": "57.477983", "Longitude": "-4.2217782", "Topic": "", "Type": "Climate conversation", "Link": "https://buytickets.at/velocitycafeandbikeworkshop/1216855", "Postcode": "IV2 3NF"},{"Name": "Highland Repair Forum (Initial meeting)", "Desc": "For folks interested in community repair initiatives, you can join us before Circular Communities Scotland Highland Members Forum event at 11:30 AM where we will be discussing the topic of starting a Highland Repair Network, which could really help to support & strengthen connections across the region. The enthusiasm for repairing and reuse is building and there is now a wealth of experience from repair projects that have experience with the specific challenges & opportunities that exist here in the Highlands that could add great value to new projects hoping to get started. If you would have an interest in attending, please get in touch so we can send out a registration link from Circular Communities Scotland. (Booking essential)", "Organiser": "Transition Black Isle", "OrganiserExt": "Circular Communities Scotland", "Location": "The Seaman’s Hall on Harbour Street in Nairn ", "Online": "False", "Date": "24/09/2024", "StartTime": "11:30", "EndTime": "13:00", "Latitude": "57.589491", "Longitude": "-3.8621861", "Topic": "", "Type": "Other", "Link": "https://www.circularcommunities.scot/event-post/highland-member-forum/", "Postcode": "IV12 4PH"},{"Name": "Climate Change Book Club", "Desc": "Monthly Book Club", "Organiser": "Lairg & District Learning Centre", "OrganiserExt": "Lairg Library, Lairg", "Location": "Lairg & District Learning Centre, Lairg", "Online": "False", "Date": "26/09/2024", "StartTime": "10:30", "EndTime": "11:30", "Latitude": "58.023536", "Longitude": "-4.3991275", "Topic": "", "Type": "Climate conversation", "Link": "https://www.facebook.com/events/822471426462671/", "Postcode": "IV27 4DD"},{"Name": "Tool Care Workshop", "Desc": "Come join us for a tool care workshop with Steve at Inverness Botanic Gardens.", "Organiser": "Velocity", "OrganiserExt": "Inverness Botanic Gardens", "Location": "Inverness Botanic Gardens", "Online": "False", "Date": "28/09/2024", "StartTime": "10:00", "EndTime": "13:00", "Latitude": "57.4631972", "Longitude": "-4.2429047", "Topic": "", "Type": "Repair/upcycling workshop", "Link": "https://buytickets.at/velocitycafeandbikeworkshop/1318569", "Postcode": "IV3 5SS"},{"Name": "Returnable Packaging launch with HCWP and Vytal", "Desc": "Get a free coffee between 10am-12pm at The Highland Weigh on Sat 28th Sep. Come and speak to the Highland Community Waste Partnership about their returnable packaging scheme in collaboration with Vytal. See the packaging for yourself, download the app and find out more about how the system works. Increasing reuse is crucial to reducing the waste and litter created by single-use. Returnable packaging schemes like that from Vytal make it easier, and more convenient than ever for everyone to choose to reuse by making reusable packaging available to borrow at the point of sale. The system is simple and convenient to use, perfect for when you forget to bring your cup or container with you. It’s free to use when returned to any participating location within 14 days.", "Organiser": "", "OrganiserExt": "Highland Community Waste Partnership", "Location": "The Highland Weigh 3b High Street Nairn", "Online": "False", "Date": "28/09/2024", "StartTime": "10:00", "EndTime": "12:00", "Latitude": "57.5834239", "Longitude": "-3.87317", "Topic": "", "Type": "Other", "Link": "", "Postcode": "IV12 4AG"},{"Name": "A Creative Approach to Climate Change: What can I do?", "Desc": "Join us at Velocity Cafe for creative workshops with artist Morag Smith to explore the climate crisis through art, writing & discussion.", "Organiser": "Velocity", "OrganiserExt": "", "Location": "Velocity Cafe & Bicycle Workshop, Inverness", "Online": "False", "Date": "01/10/2024", "StartTime": "18:00", "EndTime": "20:30", "Latitude": "57.477983", "Longitude": "-4.2217782", "Topic": "", "Type": "Climate conversation", "Link": "https://buytickets.at/velocitycafeandbikeworkshop/1216856", "Postcode": "IV2 3NF"},{"Name": "ZWFC Planning - Batch cooking workshop", "Desc": "In this workshop, we are focusing on the planning stage of the food waste journey. 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Online events

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Online Climate Book Group

Organised by: Velocity Cafe & Bicycle Workshop

Would you like to join an online monthly sociable book group? Would you be interested in reading environmental and climate topics?

Dates:

25 September

30 October

20 November

18 December

 

Time: 18:30-20:30pm

Link

Book Club

Returnable Packaging with the Highland Community Waste Partnership and Vytal

Organised by: Highland Community Waste Partnership

Join the cutting edge on-the-go packaging by trialling the Vytal return scheme through the FREE pilot from the Highland Community Waste Partnership (HCWP).

Join the webinar to get all your questions answered and hear from HCWP and Vytal.

 

Date: 30 September

 

Time: 10:00-10:45am

Link

Returnable Packaging

Climate conversations and film nights

Want an opportunity to reflect and discuss on climate change issues? These events provide communities with the opportunity to come together and do just that. 

  • Velocity and Transition Black Isle have recently joined the Climate Café Hub and hold regular events. Check out Climate Café Inverness and Climate Café Black Isle and keep an eye on our map.
  • Velocity also run a monthly book club where you can read about and discuss environmental and climate topics, and participating in a research project.
  • Partners are hosting local film screenings, in-person and online, to highlight and discuss a range of topics related to environmental issues.

Food waste and composting workshops

Reducing food waste is an important part of addressing climate change and saves you money on your food bill.  Where food waste cannot be avoided, composting is a great way to reduce its impact, by saving waste from being sent to landfill and turning it into a resource instead. This saves you having to buy compost to fertilise your garden.

  • Our food waste reduction workshops teach you to make the most of what's in your kitchen, helping to make things last for longer, use what you have and only what you need. This includes fermenting sessions, chutney and preserve workshops, cookery classes aimed to reduce left overs and information sessions providing hints and tips.
  • Lochaber Environmental Group run regular composting and wormery workshops and provide free composters to households in Lochaber. Check out the spotlight below to see how attending a composting workshop helped Sarah on her composting journey.

Read more about our work on the food waste and composting section of our website and find out about upcoming events on Facebook or Instagram and here on our events page.

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Composting food waste at home.

Read how Lochaber Environmental Group's composting workshop helped Sarah on her composting journey.

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Sharing events

Sharing events are a great way to reduce waste and can include anything from clothes, tools, household goods, sporting equipment and toys. You can donate your own unwanted items and take away something useful either for free or for much less than buying new.

  • As part of our programme of events, the HCWP partners have hosted a number of local 'Pre-loved' events for clothes and other goods. 
  • Velocity also held an innovative art materials swap in Inverness, which was a success, rehoming over 300 items that would have otherwise likely gone to waste -and cost more money to buy new!

Repair workshops

Keep things you love for longer and save money on buying new. A number of repair events are on the map.

  • Black Isle Repair Café runs monthly repair cafes in different locations throughout the Black Isle. Check out the Spotlight below to read more about them. Fort William Repair Cafe will now run repair cafes every 3 months. 
  • Velocity run regular Mending Circles to create an open, sociable and informal space where you can do your mending. They also run Textile Mending and Repair Sewcial sessions with The Wee Fabric Shop
  • Broadford & Strath also run Make Do and Mend drop in sessions where you can learn how to repair, darn, mend and re-purpose clothes and textiles.

Read more about our work on the sharing and repairing section of our website and find out about upcoming events on Facebook or Instagram and here on our events page. 

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Repair Cafés

Repair Cafés are set up to help people repair things, from tools and textiles, to electrical and digital technology. This helps reduce unnecessary waste and save money, as well as othe resources.

The Transition Black Isle Repair Café was set up as part of the Highland Community Waste Partnership and currently runs as a monthly pop-up event around the region.

Click on the button below to read more about the initiatives and how things are going one year on.

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Upcycling, reusable crafts and eco-events

Our partners run a range of upcycling, reusable crafts and eco events, in-person and online for you to learn a new skill in a fun and social way while saving waste going to landfill. Session include: felted soaps, reusable face pads, making bunting from waste materials, reusable bags, furniture upcycling and reusable nappy making class.

Lairg District Learning Centre also run regular Maker Space drop in sessions to provide a social space for crafty folk to work on upcycling and reusable craft projects.

We support the