In Lochaber

THE Lochaber Model and Craft Show takes place this Saturday May 5 in the Nevis Centre in Fort William from 10am until 4pm. There will be more than 80 tables of displays and trade stalls selling scale models at the show. All proceeds will be donated to the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team.

ON TUESDAY May 8, Fort William Photographic Society is having a practical session. Society members will be photographing water and making abstract photos. Bring your camera along to the Salvation Army hall at 7pm.

LOCHABER Transport Forum will hold an open meeting on Friday May 11 at 11am at the Duncansburgh Church Hall in Fort William. The meeting is open to the public.

OAK WOOD Work Party – Kilmallie Community Company will meet on Saturday May 12 at 9am in the layby next to the sawmill in Corpach. All welcome. Jobs to do include repairing a wooden bridge, dismantling at least one unsafe rope swing, clearing up quite a bit of litter, also cutting back vegetation next to paths. Please bring your own tools such as secateurs or pruners. Bags, trailer and litter pickers will be provided.

LOCHABER Yacht Club in Fort William is inviting all ages and families to come and try sailing for free on Saturday and Sunday, May 12 and 13, from 2pm to 5pm. Starting at 2pm each day, there will be sailing ‘taster sessions’ for all ages in dinghies and yachts, led by experienced club members. Refreshments will be available in the LYC clubhouse. Booking via the following email would will guarantee a sail in a boat – sec@lochaber-yacht-club. co.uk. For full details about what’s going on at Lochaber Yacht Club, visit lochaber-yacht-club.co.uk.

THE next meeting of Glenfinnan Community Council is on Monday May 14 at 8pm in Glenfinnan House Hotel.

KILMALLIE Christmas Lights Group will be holding its AGM on Thursday May 17, at the Kilmallie Community Centre in Corpach. The meeting starts at 7.30pm and all are welcome.