Edinburgh Sutherland Association

Happy to announce that this year we have agreed to donate over £4,100 to good causes in Sutherland after our recent call for applications.
The charity is donating to the following good causes:

• Strathnaver Community Hall - £250 for a new cooker
• Fèis air an Oir - £600 fees for young assistant teacher at the Fèis
• Sutherland Care Forum - £250 for supplies for Befriending services
• Connect Assynt Ltd - £200 - towards Ullapool supermarket transport
• North Coast Connection - £150 for art & craft supplies
• Culrain & District Hall Committee - £580 for events marquee tent
• Dornoch Pipe Band - £275 for new pipe bag covers
• Lochview Rural Training - £250 for an educational resource box
• Clyne Heritage Society - £300 towards a research trip to School of Scottish Studies
• Assynt Mountain Rescue Team - £360 towards new all terrain tyres
• Assynt Leisure, Youth & Learning centre - £250 towards craft supplies
• Lairg Gaelic Choir - £400 towards costs for commissioning a new song/arrangement inspired by the Clearances in the Strath of Kildonan
• Golspie Youth Action Project - £300 for personalised hi-vis vests

More details about the Association and what we do here:
https://sutherlandassociation.co.uk/

We are delighted to announce that we will host a Sutherland ceilidh on 1 August in Stoer Village Hall.

Dance to Drumbeg’s finest, Rory Matheson, and his bandmate Craig Baxter, with songs from our President, Andrew Mackenzie, and special guest Annella Bulch.

Tickets on the door. BYOB. Raffle.

ESA Applications for Funding are now OPEN for 2024!
Submission deadline: Friday 28th June.

We are pleased to announce that 2024 applications for funding now open. Applicants should demonstrate in writing why they are deserving within the meaning of the objectives of the Association.

We are particularly interested in requests looking for a specific amount for a project or part of a project.

Please make applications via the website where possible.
https://sutherlandassociation.co.uk/apply/
(Alternatively, please email the Association direct [email protected])

A decision on funding will be taken by the committee in late July/ early August 2024. .

Great night at The Edinburgh Sutherland Association Annual Ceilidh in Loanhead last month with Sandy Brechin and singing from Emma Scalpay. Well done to all the dancers too!
https://sandybrechin.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557724000517

Just over a week to go until our Annual Ceilidh. There are still some tickets left, but please purchase soon to avoid missing out.

The Edinburgh Sutherland Association welcomes you to our Annual Ceilidh at the Loanhead Miner’s Welfare Society & Social Club
The Croft Suite, 70/74 The Loan, Loanhead
7.30pm, Friday 15th March 2024

with Sandy Brechin, one of Scotland's best known accordionists,
& special guest Emma ‘Scalpaigh’ Macleod (double Mòd Gold Medallist. (Ladies’ Mòd Gold Medal (2023) Ladies’ Mòd Traditional Gold Medal (2021))

Licensed bar | Cold buffet | Prize raffle

Tickets £20
Please reserve & pay by transfer/cheque to Treasurer

Get your tickets now!
https://sutherlandassociation.co.uk/

The Edinburgh Sutherland Association welcomes you to our Annual Ceilidh at the Loanhead Miner’s Welfare Society & Social Club
The Croft Suite, 70/74 The Loan, Loanhead
7.30pm, Friday 15th March 2024

with Sandy Brechin, one of Scotland's best known accordionists,
& special guest Emma ‘Scalpaigh’ Macleod (double Mòd Gold Medallist. (Ladies’ Mòd Gold Medal (2023) Ladies’ Mòd Traditional Gold Medal (2021))

Licensed bar | Cold buffet | Prize raffle

Tickets £20
Please reserve & pay by transfer/cheque to Treasurer

Get your tickets now!
https://sutherlandassociation.co.uk/

Save the Date!

We will hold our annual ceilidh in Loanhead on Friday 15 March. Sandy Brechin will play for the dancing. Buffet included. More details to follow.

The Edinburgh Sutherland Association welcomes you to our
Christmas Dinner
at the Apex Waterloo Place Hotel,
Saturday 09 December, 2023, 7 for 7:30pm
£40 per person (includes a donation to the Association)
Entertainment & Raffle
Please see attached menu, which is also available online: http://sutherlandassociation.co.uk/

STARTERS
-Butternut squash & sage soup (V)
-Chicken liver parfait, apple & date chutney, toasted brioche
-Goats cheese & beetroot bruschetta, tomato & chilli jam
~
MAIN
-Turkey Roulade, sage & onion stuffing, pigs in blankets, seasonal vegetables, roasted potatoes cranberry jus
-Pan fried fillet of cod, puy lentil cassoulet, seasonal vegetables
-Sweet potato and red onion marmalade tart, seasonal vegetables, roasted potatoes, basil pesto (V)
~
DESSERT
-Traditional Christmas pudding, brandy sauce
-Chocolate & raspberry torte, berry compote (V)
-Isle of Mull Cheddar, oatcakes, onion chutney, grapes

**Please send your payment & menu choices to secure a booking by Saturday 25th November**

Send menu choices to:
[email protected] or call 0773 333 6476

Please pay by BACS TRANSFER
Details:
Sort Code: 80-31-20
Account Number: 00331386
(Please add your name reference so that we can identify payment)

Or Send cheques payable to:
‘The Edinburgh Sutherland Association’
Anne Macintosh (Treasurer),
28 Mayshade Road,
Loanhead,
EH20 9HJ

Great to see- good luck Poppy!

⭐ Support announcement! ⭐

15-year old Poppy Mackay from Golspie Village will make her Sutherland Sessions debut on Saturday night, supporting Gnoss in Helmsdale.

Poppy has been taught by Heather Smith since the age of 5 and is currently studying at the Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music in Plockton, something she describes as 'a dream come true'.

We are really grateful to Edinburgh Sutherland Association for their support for this concert.

Tickets from Https://gnossinhelmsdale.eventbrite.co.uk

Sutherland Sessions Promoting trad, folk and roots gigs in eclectic venues in Sutherland

Thanks to the Northern Times for covering our funding awards.

Edinburgh Sutherland Association announces funding boost for 10 good causes across county The Edinburgh Sutherland Association has announced the successful applicants in its latest round of funding

This year we have agreed to donate over £4,400 to good causes in Sutherland after our recent call for applications. The charity is donating to the following good causes:

• Aaron Sutherland, Talmine- Support for music college expenses (microphones etc)-£463
• Dornoch Primary School Parent Council- Storytelling bench -£700
• Kyle of Sutherland Hub – Arts and craft learning materials-£500
• Fèis Ghallaibh, Armadale - School visits to encourage children to attend Feis-£300
• Tykes Young Carers, based in Golspie - Respite break bus hire and groceries-£660
• Fèis Chataibh, Golspie - Support for tuition sessions-£300
• Rosehall Primary Parent Council – Minibus hire and a drama workshop at Eden Court-£480
• Community Care Assynt, Lochinver - Tableware/crockery replacement costs-£255
• Dornoch Academy Library - Outdoor storyteller event-£250
• Sutherland Sessions - Support traditional music gigs in East Sutherland-£500

More details about the Association and what we do here:
https://sutherlandassociation.co.uk/

We are pleased to announce that 2023 Applications for funding NOW OPEN! Applicants should demonstrate in writing why they are deserving within the meaning of the objectives of the Association. We are particularly interested in requests looking for a specific amount for a project or part of a project. Please make applications via the website where possible. Alternatively, please email the Association direct [email protected]
A decision on funding will be taken by the committee in late July/ early August 2023.
Submission deadline is Sunday 02 July 2023.
https://sutherlandassociation.co.uk/apply/

2011 to 2023.....one of our youngest life members with our President again at an ESA Ceilidh! Andrew Mackenzie

Sandy Brechin keeping them on the dancefloor this evening at the Edinburgh Sutherland Association Loanhead Ceilidh! And singing from our patron David Morrison plus a new old song from President Andrew Mackenzie!

Still tickets left for our ceilidh dance in Loanhead next Friday.

We are delighted to announce that the brilliant Neil John MacPhail will kick the night off with a fantastic set on the pipes.

The Edinburgh Sutherland Association welcomes you to our Annual Ceilidh at the Loanhead Miner’s Welfare Society & Social Club
The Croft Suite, 70/74 The Loan, Loanhead

7.30pm, Friday 24th March 2023
with Sandy Brechin & friends
and special guest performances from
from David Morrison and Andrew Mackenzie
Tickets £15 - reserve & pay by transfer/cheque to Treasurer

Licensed bar | Cold buffet | Prize raffle
Get your tickets now!

By CHEQUE/ TRANSFER:

Please make cheques payable to:
The Edinburgh Sutherland Association
& send to:
Anne Macintosh (Treasurer),
28 Mayshade Road,
Loanhead, Midlothian, EH20 9HJ

Or Bank Transfer to:
Sort Code: 80-31-20 Acc No. 00331386
(Please add a name ref so that we can identify payment)
Any further queries - Please contact:
Steven Anderson(Secretary)
07733336476/ [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there!

Our online AGM is this evening at 7pm. Previous minutes can be found on our website https://sutherlandassociation.co.uk/agm-minutes/ and agenda below.

Details of how to connect below:

(you should just be able to click link direct) .
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83087855710?pwd=d0FrWjlBK0xZNHVMNk1WK091WTJWZz09

Meeting ID: 830 8785 5710
Passcode: 640101

We enjoyed an excellent Christmas Dinner last night in Edinburgh, with entertainment from David Morrison, our Patron, Andrew Mackenzie, our President, and Andy Sanders. Thanks to all who attended and donated prizes to the raffle. The event raised £280 for the association, which will be passed on to good causes next year.

The Edinburgh Sutherland Association welcomes you to our
Christmas Dinner
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel, Saturday December 3, 2022 7:30pm
£35 per person (includes a donation to the Association)
Entertainment & Raffle

Please see menu below, which is also available online: http://sutherlandassociation.co.uk/

**Please send your payment & choices to secure a booking by Saturday 19 November**
Send menu choices to:
[email protected] or call 0773 333 6476

Send cheques payable to:
‘The Edinburgh Sutherland Association’
Anne Macintosh (Treasurer),
28 Mayshade Road,
Loanhead,
EH20 9HJ

STARTERS
-Creamed celeriac & roasted parsnip soup
-Ham hock & pickled carrot terrine, onion jam, toasted brioche
-Smoked aubergine pate, micro greens, toasted brioche
MAIN
-Turkey Roulade, sage & onion stuffing, pigs in blankets, seasonal vegetables, roasted potatoes garlic & onion jus
-Pan fried fillet of salmon, cannellini bean & chorizo casserole
-Butternut squash & lentil wellington, seasonal vegetables, roasted potatoes, basil pesto
DESSERT
-Traditional Christmas pudding, crème anglaise, whisky marinated berries
-Chocolate & raspberry torte, berry compote & candied almonds
-Isle of Mull Cheddar, oatcakes, onion chutney, grapes

We have agreed to donate over £4,000 to good causes in Sutherland after our recent call for applications. The charity is donating to the following good causes:

• Community Care Assynt – New sign for wellbeing centre (£320)

• Dornoch Historylinks – Support for Young Curators Club (£250)

• Lewis Duncan, Brora - Support for his downhill mountain biking competition expenses (£500)

• East Sutherland Canoe Club – Support with IT/laptop costs (£200)

• Go Golspie - Accessible Eco Picnic Bench (£617)

• Helmsdale & District Community Association - PlaySPACE information board (£500)

• Joan Mackay’s Cancer Survivors Group, Bettyhill – Therapy and travel costs (£444)

• Lairg & District Learning Centre - Ar Sgeul/Our Story storyboard (£250)

• Lochinver Primary School Parent Council – Support for new playground equipment (£500)

• Rosehall Primary School Parent Council – Support for fruit and vegetable club (£300)

• Sutherland Care Forum - Food box for Golspie (£250)