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Ullapool
Guitar Festival 2007
 If all goes to plan the Festival will take place 5th to the 7th October 2007
The
Ullapool Guitar festival takes place over a weekend in
October. This years event has workshops, Free music sessions
and concerts so why not book your holiday to Ullapool to concide
with the guitar festival. The first Ullapool Guitar Festival took place in 2000 and its each year its bigger and better than the last its now made its mark on the highland festival circuit and a great event to be around for all the family. Website for the Programme Schedule of who's playing and ticket
deals.
Loopallu 2007 - Ullapools Own Music Festival
 Following the success of the festival in previous years, Loopallu returns to the shores of Loch Broom in Ullapool from 21-22 Sept 07 .
Taking place in the breathtaking setting (and at same time doubling the population) of our pretty little fishing village of Ullapool, here on the shores Lochbroom in the North West of Scotland, our atmospheric festival is a fantabulous weekend for all the family! Selling out within eight weeks last year, Loopallu 2007 looks set to break that record is sure to get even the neighbouring dolphins and seals dancing!! With activities for all ages and music for all ears, it is little wonder tickets fly out of the office once they went on sale. Website
Shanti Griha Retreat Centre
 Shanti Griha, means House of Peace. This Retreat Centre is on Scoraig a secluded peninsula west of Ullapool. Shanti Girha is set in two acres of magic garden, at the foot of Ben Ghobhlach 300 yards from the seashore. Spending time at Shanti Griha is like going back in time to a slower, more leisurely lifestyle.
Courses at Shanti Griha take place between April and October and are limited to eight participants. You can also book a personal retreat separately or to coincide with a course. Described as a "A unique experience in a unique setting, peace and quiet, kindness and simplicity" and highly recommended - The following courses are scheduled so far for 2007
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5-12 May - Meditation and Yoga Retreat with Kathrin and Brian Cooper,
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19-26 May - Discover Your Voice with Sally Bradshaw
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9-16 June - Build Your Own Windmill with Hugh Piggott
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23-30 June - Astanga Yoga Retreat with Brian Cooper
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30 June-7 July - Meditation Retreat with Kathrin Cooper
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7-14 July - Alexander Technique with Harriet Anderson and Alan Mars
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14-21 July - Meditation and Yoga Retreat with Kathrin and Brian Cooper,
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28 July-11 Aug - Traditional Thai Massage with Brian Cooper
Click Here to Visit Shanti Griha Retreat Centre Website for more infomation and bookings.
WildTiles Courses or Travelling Workshops.
 A quick look at the calendar shows Just some of what is on offer:
A Quilt in Four Days - Monday to Thursday 2nd to 5th April 2007 or Monday to Thursday 5th to 8th November
Textile Illuminations - Monday to Friday 6th to 10th August
Jan is also available as a 'roving tutor.' All you need to do is get together a group of enthusiastic students (no experience required) and find a suitable space or workshop for your group to work in - Jan will provide the rest visit there site - http://www.wildtiles.co.uk
Highland
Games
 The
Highland Games is a great gathering of local people and visitors
with plenty to do and see. Get a real traditional Scottish
feel.
The events you are likely to see are Highland Dancing,
Solo Piping, Pipe Bands, Tug of War, Wrestling and Light Field
& heavy weight events. Inverness World Championships 2007 -
21-22 July or The Lewis Highland games - 21st July
Screen
Machine
 The
Screen Machine mobile cinema is a concept unique in the British
Isles. It consists of an articulated unit, the trailer of
which expands and unfolds to provide a 101 seat self-contained
cinema. The Screen Machine provides conventional up-to-date
35mm screenings of recent movies, with full digital surround
sound, air conditioning, comfortable raked seating, and full
disabled access. It can also provide video projection and
conference facilities. Please see Hi-arts
website for more details and showings
Ullapool
& District Junior Pipe Band
 While
in Ullapool the performances through out the summer months
of The Pipe band and Highland Dancers are a must see. Parading
through the streets finally coming to a stand still in the
large Car Park near the pier where the Highland Dancers take
center "stage".
The Pipe band and Highland Dancers for many years have also
played and danced for the much loved Queen Mother at her annual
"Highland Games" at the Castle of Mey
Keep an eye on the Ullapool
Diary for times and dates throughout the summer
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