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Non-Card Holder Activities Available: 32
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| Activity Name: MiDAS Minibus Driver Training | Venue: Inverness Leisure | Start Date: 24/04/2020 at 9:00am | Dates: 24/04/2020 | Must Book All Dates? Yes | Description: MiDAS, the Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme, is a nationally recognised standard for the assessment and training of minibus drivers. This is a Module One: Standard Certificate course Course candidates will learn: • A thorough knowledge of the legal responsibilities of a minibus driver and duty of care • Department for Transport codes of practice in safe carriage of passengers • Good practice in passenger comfort • Health and Safety at work for Drivers • Manoeuvring of vehicles • Defensive Driving techniques • Information on BCT hire policies and procedures • Minibus Fire and Evacuation Candidates must sit a written test paper and undertake a 70 minute on-the-road driving assessment. Once the course requirements have been assessed and satisfactorily passed, each MiDAS certificate is valid for a period of four years from the date of the driving assessment. On completion of this MiDAS Module One course candidates will be eligible to complete Module Two: Accessible Certificate, Half-day course. Please note that you must submit a copy of your driving licence and current driving record. Your driving record can be obtained from the DVLA site View my Licence (https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence) Cost: £100 per person To request a booking form or for more information, please contact: Willie Mcleod, Outdoor Activity Development Officer, High Life Highland. Tel: 01463 718 009 / Email: Willie.mcleod@highlifehighland.com Location: Inverness Venue: Inveness leisure Address: Bught Ln, Inverness IV3 5SS | Age Range: 21 - 80 | Price: £100.00 | Activity Code: 002836INHS | Proceed >> |
| Activity Name: Walking & Camping - Training | Venue: Queens Park Office | Start Date: 25/04/2020 at 9:00am | Dates: 25/04/2020 26/04/2020 |
Must Book All Dates? Yes | Description: The Walking and Camping Accreditation course is a THC / HLH in-house training course. It allows individuals that do not hold an NGB but have some experience of walking and camping to work with young people from THC / HLH. Successful accreditation allows an individual to operate as a leader of wild country walking and camping groups in less demanding areas in Highland and with DofE groups up to Silver Award level. To complete the accreditation an individual must attend a 2 day training course (with overnight camp) and pass a 2 day assessment course. | Age Range: 16 - 99 | Price: £150.00 | Activity Code: 002853CHAR | Proceed >> |
| Activity Name: Walking & Camping - Assessment | Venue: Queens Park Office | Start Date: 02/05/2020 at 9:00am | Dates: 02/05/2020 03/05/2020 |
Must Book All Dates? Yes | Description: The Walking and Camping Accreditation course is a THC / HLH in-house training course. It allows individuals that do not hold an NGB but have some experience of walking and camping to work with young people from THC / HLH. Successful accreditation allows an individual to operate as a leader of wild country walking and camping groups in less demanding areas in Highland and with DofE groups up to Silver Award level. To complete the accreditation an individual must attend a 2 day training course (with overnight camp) and pass a 2 day assessment course. | Age Range: 16 - 99 | Price: £150.00 | Activity Code: 002855CHAR | Proceed >> |
| Activity Name: Rockpools at Clashnessie | Venue: Clashnessie Beach Car park | Start Date: 07/07/2020 at 2:00pm | Dates: 07/07/2020 | Must Book All Dates? Yes | Description: Explore the wonderful world of a rockpool. Hermit crabs, starfish and much, much more. Meet some of the really weird wildlife living here. Remember that the rocks can be steep and slippery. Suitable for all the family but no unaccompanied children allowed. Accompanying adults must also book a space. Meet at Clashnessie Beach car park. Grid ref: NC 057309. If you need assistance with transport please phone Andy on 01571 844654. 01571 844654. It costs £9.73 per visitor to operate our Countryside Ranger Service. We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage. | Age Range: 4 - 90 | Price: £0.00 | Activity Code: 002970ULLA | Proceed >> |
| Activity Name: Wildlife of a Highland River, Lochinver | Venue: Brackloch | Start Date: 14/07/2020 at 11:00am | Dates: 14/07/2020 | Must Book All Dates? Yes | Description: Join the Ranger as we follow the River Inver as it meanders into Lochinver. We will look for wildlife that live on the river bank, that hunt in the river and of course the creatures that live under the water. You will hear the remarkable stories of life, death and survival along this amazing river. The path is Path is boggy in places. Bring packed lunch. 5km. Suitable for all the family but no unaccompanied children allowed. Meet at Brackloch 2km outside of Lochinver. Grid ref: NC 118 238. Please phone Andy if you need a lift 01571 844654. It costs £9.73 per visitor to operate our Countryside Ranger Service. We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage. | Age Range: 4 - 90 | Price: £0.00 | Activity Code: 002971ULLA | Proceed >> |
| Activity Name: A Short Walk to Nature: Bees and Butterflies | Venue: Ferry Point Dingwall | Start Date: 20/07/2020 at 11:00am | Dates: 20/07/2020 | Must Book All Dates? Yes | Description: Join this regular local High Life Highland Countryside Rangers green health walk and help reconnect with the natural world. Enjoy some leisurely exercise, friendly company, great views, and fresh air. All of our ‘short walks into nature’ series are flat, under an hour in length and suitable for all abilities and levels of fitness. Please disclose to your local ranger any medical or additional support needs you may have prior to the walk. This walk will involve some more citizen science! We'll be going on a bug hunt and recording Bees and Butterflies. Children are welcome to attend this short walk, but must be accompanied by an adult. For more information or help contact Marcia Rae at marcia.rae2@highlifehighland.com or 07788387634 | Age Range: 0 - 100 | Price: £0.00 | Activity Code: 002826DING | Proceed >> |
| Activity Name: In search of minibeasts, Lairg | Venue: Ferrycroft Visitor Centre | Start Date: 30/07/2020 at 11:00am | Dates: 30/07/2020 | Must Book All Dates? Yes | Description: Join the Ranger in search for minature forest animals. Have you got good eyesight for things small? Learn some tips about where to look, meet some of the amazing creatures and see just how much wildlife there is in the woods. Nets and other equipment will be supplied. Good paths. Bring packed lunch. We will expect to be walking around 3km throughout the day, on easy terrain. Suitable for all the family but no unaccompanied children allowed. Meet at the Ferrycroft Visitor Centre at 11am. We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage. | Age Range: 3 - 90 | Price: £0.00 | Activity Code: 002972GOLS | Proceed >> |
| Activity Name: A Batty Evening at the Museum of Childhood | Venue: Highland Museum of Childhood | Start Date: 14/08/2020 at 7:00pm | Dates: 14/08/2020 | Must Book All Dates? Yes | Description: A short talk on bats at the followed by a walk around the outside of the museum to try and spot them using bat detectors. Please wrap up warm and bring a torch. Children must be accompanied by an adult. It costs £9.73 per visitor to operate our Countryside Ranger Service. We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our wildlife and heritage. For more information or help contact Marcia Rae at marcia.rae2@highlifehighland.com or 07788387634 | Age Range: 5 - 100 | Price: £0.00 | Activity Code: 003110DING | Proceed >> |
| Activity Name: Clachtoll Broch and Coastal walk | Venue: Clachtoll Beach Car Park | Start Date: 18/08/2020 at 11:00am | Dates: 18/08/2020 | Must Book All Dates? Yes | Description: Ranger-led guided coastal walk through a crofting township rich in wildlife, to the iron-age broch. Hear about the new discoveries of the recent excavation, stories of how the iron age people lived and catastrophic collapse that ended it all. Please bring packed lunch. This is a 4km walk. Meet at Clachtoll Beach car park. Grid ref: NC 040273. Please phone Andy if you need a lift 01571 844654. It costs £9.73 per visitor to operate our Countryside Ranger Service. We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage. | Age Range: 5 - 99 | Price: £0.00 | Activity Code: 002964ULLA | Proceed >> |
| Activity Name: A Short Walk to Nature: Dragonflies | Venue: Loch Kinellan | Start Date: 21/08/2020 at 11:00am | Dates: 21/08/2020 | Must Book All Dates? Yes | Description: Join this regular local High Life Highland Countryside Rangers green health walk and help reconnect with the natural world. Enjoy some leisurely exercise, friendly company, great views, and fresh air. All of our ‘short walks into nature’ series are flat, under an hour in length and suitable for all abilities and levels of fitness. Please disclose to your local ranger any medical or additional support needs you may have prior to the walk. For this walk we will take a trip to Loch Kinellan in Strathpeffer to enjoy the variety of wildlife there, but focusing on dragonflies and damselflies. This will be a short walk on the lower part of the loch, we will walk along the track and back again, avoiding going up the hill! We will meet at the car park of Loch Kinellan but if transport is an issue please get in touch. for more information or help contact marcia.rae2@highlifehighland.com or 07788387634 | Age Range: 18 - 100 | Price: £0.00 | Activity Code: 002827DING | Proceed >> |
| Activity Name: Fungi Walk, Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve, Kinlochewe | Venue: Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve | Start Date: 25/08/2020 at 11:00am | Dates: 25/08/2020 | Must Book All Dates? Yes | Description: On this guided walk in the beautiful pine woods at Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve, we will be walking and looking around the floor of the woodland for Fungi. Searching for fungi is an absorbing activity, the pace will be slow, and we will learn about species and their vital role in woodland ecology. This walk is a low-level walk of approximately 1.5km/1miles and is suitable for adults and families with children over 8 years old. Booking is essential by Monday the 24th August at 4pm. It costs £9.73 per visitor to operate our Countryside Ranger Service. We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage. Contact: jenny.grant@highlifehighland.com, 01854 613526 | Age Range: 8 - 90 | Price: £0.00 | Activity Code: 003056GAIR | Proceed >> |
| Activity Name: Seawatch at Rua Reidh, Melvaig near Gairloch | Venue: Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve | Start Date: 26/08/2020 at 7:00pm | Dates: 26/08/2020 | Must Book All Dates? Yes | Description: We continue our celebration of Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters 2020 with an evening seawatch at Rua Reidh, a point near Gairloch ideal for looking for marine wildlife. We will have a short walk (approximately 2.5km/1.5 miles) followed by some surveying of the waters for seals, dolphins, whales, basking sharks and seabirds. The Ranger will have a spotting scope for you to use and some spare binoculars but please bring your own if you have them. This event is aimed at adults but interested children aged 8 and over are welcome to join with adults accompanying them. Booking is essential by Tuesday the 25th August at 4pm. It costs £9.73 per visitor to operate our Countryside Ranger Service. We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage. | Age Range: 8 - 90 | Price: £0.00 | Activity Code: 003057GAIR | Proceed >> |
| Activity Name: Clashnessie to Culkein coast walk | Venue: Clashnessie Beach Car park | Start Date: 01/09/2020 at 11:00am | Dates: 01/09/2020 | Must Book All Dates? Yes | Description: Ranger led guided walk along this remote piece of coastline, where otters live, seabirds nest and the ruins of houses hint at a busier place in the pre-crofting times. Bring packed lunch. Route can be rough in places. 4km walk. Meet at Clashnessie Beach car park. Grid ref: NC 058310. Please phone Andy if you need a lift 01571 844654. It costs £9.73 per visitor to operate our Countryside Ranger Service. We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage. | Age Range: 6 - 90 | Price: £0.00 | Activity Code: 002973ULLA | Proceed >> |
| Activity Name: Glen Leireag Guided walk, Drumbeg | Venue: Nedd bridge | Start Date: 08/09/2020 at 11:00am | Dates: 08/09/2020 | Must Book All Dates? Yes | Description: Guided walk to visit the lost township of Glen Leireag and discover the secrets of this magical woodland glen; amazing hazel woodland with rare lichens. 7km walk to seek out Sutherland’s wildlife specialities such as greenshank, black-throated divers and chance of golden eagles. Meet at Nedd Bridge, 2 miles east of Drumbeg. Rough walking in places. Grid ref: NC 148315. Bring packed lunch. If you need assistance with transport please phone Andy on 01571 844654. It costs £9.73 per visitor to operate our Countryside Ranger Service. We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage. | Age Range: 5 - 90 | Price: £0.00 | Activity Code: 002974ULLA | Proceed >> |
| Activity Name: Mole Hill to Mountain, A Mountain Walking Course | Venue: Ullapool Library | Start Date: 12/07/2020 at 10:00am | Dates: 12/07/2020 09/08/2020 13/09/2020 |
Must Book All Dates? Yes | Description: Mole Hill to Mountain is a course in Wester Ross led by the High Life Highland Countryside Rangers. It aims to get those who lack confidence in to the hills through a series of walks which will increase in steepness and duration on each monthly walk. This is not a navigation course, although this and other aspects of mountain safety will be touched upon during some of the walks. Wildlife, geology and history will also be covered, especially on the steep sections to allow for breathers! There are only 12 spaces available and participants must book on to the whole course. The total price is; £75 for budget and full High Life Highland members and £100 for non-members. Those wishing to join the course are expected to be over 18, have moderate fitness and have access to clothes and footwear suitable for hill walking. Walks may vary according to how the group progresses but below is a likely programme. More details about each walk and the course will be sent out to participants on booking. Sunday 19th April Mole Hill to Mountain Walk 1- Introductory session and short walk at Ullapool Riverside 10am -12pm Sunday 17th May Mole hill to Mountain Walk 2 - Lael Forest high route or gorge walk at the River Broom 10am – 12pm Sunday 28th June Mole Hill to Mountain Walk 3 - Knockan Crag high route – a look at navigation and geology 10am – 12:30pm Sunday 12th July Mole Hill to Mountain Walk 4 - Stac Pollaidh TBC Sunday 9th August Mole Hill to Mountain Walk 5 – The Fiddler Ben Mor Coigach 10am – 6pm Sunday 13th September Mole Hill to Mountain Walk 6 - A Munro TBC 10am -6pm To book go to our website www.highlifehighland.com/rangers/. Booking code for this course is ULLA For more information contact: Jenny Grant 01854 613526, jenny.grant@highlifehighland.com | Age Range: 8 - 90 | Price: £100.00 | Activity Code: 002885ULLA | Proceed >> |
| Activity Name: Walking & Camping - Training | Venue: Queens Park Office | Start Date: 12/09/2020 at 9:00am | Dates: 12/09/2020 13/09/2020 |
Must Book All Dates? Yes | Description: The Walking and Camping Accreditation course is a THC / HLH in-house training course. It allows individuals that do not hold an NGB but have some experience of walking and camping to work with young people from THC / HLH. Successful accreditation allows an individual to operate as a leader of wild country walking and camping groups in less demanding areas in Highland and with DofE groups up to Silver Award level. To complete the accreditation an individual must attend a 2 day training course (with overnight camp) and pass a 2 day assessment course. | Age Range: 16 - 99 | Price: £150.00 | Activity Code: 002854CHAR | Proceed >> |
| Activity Name: MiDAS Minibus Driver Training | Venue: Inverness Leisure | Start Date: 14/09/2020 at 9:00am | Dates: 14/09/2020 | Must Book All Dates? Yes | Description: MiDAS, the Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme, is a nationally recognised standard for the assessment and training of minibus drivers. This is a Module One: Standard Certificate course Course candidates will learn: • A thorough knowledge of the legal responsibilities of a minibus driver and duty of care • Department for Transport codes of practice in safe carriage of passengers • Good practice in passenger comfort • Health and Safety at work for Drivers • Manoeuvring of vehicles • Defensive Driving techniques • Information on BCT hire policies and procedures • Minibus Fire and Evacuation Candidates must sit a written test paper and undertake a 70 minute on-the-road driving assessment. Once the course requirements have been assessed and satisfactorily passed, each MiDAS certificate is valid for a period of four years from the date of the driving assessment. On completion of this MiDAS Module One course candidates will be eligible to complete Module Two: Accessible Certificate, Half-day course. Please note that you must submit a copy of your driving licence and current driving record. Your driving record can be obtained from the DVLA site View my Licence (https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence) Cost: £100 per person To request a booking form or for more information, please contact: Willie Mcleod, Outdoor Activity Development Officer, High Life Highland. Tel: 01463 718 009 / Email: Willie.mcleod@highlifehighland.com Location: Inverness Venue: Inveness leisure Address: Bught Ln, Inverness IV3 5SS | Age Range: 21 - 80 | Price: £100.00 | Activity Code: 002839INHS | Proceed >> |
| Activity Name: Bone caves, Inchnadamph | Venue: Bone Caves | Start Date: 15/09/2020 at 11:00am | Dates: 15/09/2020 | Must Book All Dates? Yes | Description: Guided walk back in time to the ice-age where the bones of reindeer, polar bears and even humans were discovered in the caves. Stout footwear is essential. Bring packed lunch. Good path but steep in places. 5km. Suitable for all the family but no unaccompanied children allowed. Meet at Bone caves car park 4km, south of Inchnadamph. Please phone Andy if you need a lift 01571 844654. It costs £9.73 per visitor to operate our Countryside Ranger Service. We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage. | Age Range: 4 - 99 | Price: £0.00 | Activity Code: 002960ULLA | Proceed >> |
| Activity Name: A Walk in the Woods | Venue: Sunart Centre | Start Date: 28/07/2020 at 1:30pm | Dates: 28/07/2020 25/08/2020 22/09/2020 |
Must Book All Dates? No | Description: In partnership with Darach Social Croft and Ewen’s Room, a local mental health and wellbeing charity, we will be delivering a series of six guided walks in and around Strontian. The walks will all be quite gentle and will last between two and two and half hours and include a break for tea or coffee and a biscuit. Each walk will have a theme, where Eilidh-Ann Phillips, our local Highlife Highland Countryside Ranger, and others will share their knowledge with you. Hugh will tell you a little bit about Forest Bathing and other Mindfulness techniques, and support you to try them out. This year - 2020 - is the Year of Coasts and Waters and this is reflected in our choice of themes and walks for the year. Tuesday 21st April - Strontian Community Woodland Tuesday 26th May - Garbh Eilean Wildlife Hide Tuesday 23rd June - Loch Doilet Tuesday 28th July - The Ariundle Oakwoods Tuesday 25th August - Loch Shiel Tuesday 22nd September - Phemies Walk Booking is essential and more details will be sent out after booking. For further information prior to booking, please contact eilidh-ann.phillips@highlifehighland.com It costs £9.73 per visitor to operate our Countryside Ranger Service. We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage. All donations will be shared equally between High Life Highland and Ewens Room. | Age Range: 18 - 100 | Price: £0.00 | Activity Code: 002906ARDN | Proceed >> |
| Activity Name: Walking & Camping - Assessment | Venue: Queens Park Office | Start Date: 26/09/2020 at 9:00am | Dates: 26/09/2020 27/09/2020 |
Must Book All Dates? Yes | Description: The Walking and Camping Accreditation course is a THC / HLH in-house training course. It allows individuals that do not hold an NGB but have some experience of walking and camping to work with young people from THC / HLH. Successful accreditation allows an individual to operate as a leader of wild country walking and camping groups in less demanding areas in Highland and with DofE groups up to Silver Award level. To complete the accreditation an individual must attend a 2 day training course (with overnight camp) and pass a 2 day assessment course. | Age Range: 16 - 99 | Price: £150.00 | Activity Code: 002856CHAR | Proceed >> |
| Activity Name: Fungi in the Culag Wood | Venue: Culag Woods | Start Date: 29/09/2020 at 11:00am | Dates: 29/09/2020 | Must Book All Dates? Yes | Description: Destroying Angels, Ergot and Chanterelles are a some of the marvellous fungi you will find in this wonderful woodland. Meet the different mushrooms and learn their secrets in one of the best woods for fungi in Sutherland. Bring packed lunch. 3km walk. Meet at Woodside car park, Culag Woods, past Lochinver Primary on the road to Inverkirkaig. Grid ref: NC 093215. Please phone Andy if you need assistance with transport 01571 844654. It costs £9.73 per visitor to operate our Countryside Ranger Service. We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage. | Age Range: 6 - 90 | Price: £0.00 | Activity Code: 002975ULLA | Proceed >> |
| Activity Name: Short walk to nature, Lochinver | Venue: An Cala Cafe | Start Date: 02/07/2020 at 11:00am | Dates: 02/07/2020 20/08/2020 03/09/2020 17/09/2020 01/10/2020 |
Must Book All Dates? No | Description: Join the Ranger for some nature therapy. We will meet at the Lochinver Mission (An Cala Café) on a short and slow-paced walk and maybe a cuppa afterwards. This walk is aimed at folk who don’t wish to undertake longer more demanding walks but would still like to get out in the fresh air for a short period. Or if you or someone you know are rehabilitating after illness or injury or you are just looking to have a short guided walk with company. Good path. Distance approx. 1 km/0.5mi. Each meeting having a different nature theme to learn about. | Age Range: 7 - 100 | Price: £0.00 | Activity Code: 002958ULLA | Proceed >> |
| Activity Name: Wild Plants and Their Uses, Ullapool | Venue: Ullapool Riverside | Start Date: 16/07/2020 at 3:30pm | Dates: 16/07/2020 08/10/2020 |
Must Book All Dates? No | Description: People have been using wild plants for 1000s of year to make medicine and food and this low level walk will help you learn about some of these. You will be provided with a foraging notebook to allow you to take notes. We will be revisiting this walk in spring, summer and autumn to look at nature’s larder in these seasons. Children over 7 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Distance approx. 3 km/1.7mi. Booking is essential by 4pm the day before the walk. | Age Range: 7 - 90 | Price: £0.00 | Activity Code: 003012ULLA | Proceed >> |
| Activity Name: A Short Walk to Nature: Fungi | Venue: Ferry Point Dingwall | Start Date: 17/09/2020 at 11:00am | Dates: 17/09/2020 09/10/2020 |
Must Book All Dates? No | Description: Join this regular local High Life Highland Countryside Rangers green health walk and help reconnect with the natural world. Enjoy some leisurely exercise, friendly company, great views, and fresh air. All of our ‘short walks into nature’ series are flat, under an hour in length and suitable for all abilities and levels of fitness. Please disclose to your local ranger any medical or additional support needs you may have prior to the walk. These walks will involve learning more about the fascinating world of fungi and learning to identify a few species. for more information or help contact Marcia Rae at marcia.rae2@highlifehighland.com or 07788387634 | Age Range: 18 - 100 | Price: £0.00 | Activity Code: 002828DING | Proceed >> |
| Activity Name: In Search of the Dinosaur’s Nest, Laide Community Woodland | Venue: Laide Community Woodland | Start Date: 20/10/2020 at 2:00pm | Dates: 20/10/2020 | Must Book All Dates? Yes | Description: There has been another sighting of Westerossaurus! Palaeontologists (scientists who study dinosaurs) need some new recruits to help research this rare and secretive species that has survived in Laide Community Woodland for millions of years. If you are brave enough, sign up and come with the Ranger this October holidays to be part of the dinosaur training. Those who find the dinosaur nest will be given a special award for passing the training. Suitable for families with children aged between 4 and 11. The training in the woodland involves walking 2.5km/1.5miles on good woodland paths. Numbers are limited and booking essential by 4pm on 19th of October. Please book adults on in addition to children. It costs £9.73 per visitor to operate our Countryside Ranger Service. We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our Highland wildlife and heritage. | Age Range: 4 - 99 | Price: £0.00 | Activity Code: 003084GAIR | Proceed >> |
| Activity Name: Story by the Fire | Venue: Evanton Community Wood | Start Date: 22/07/2020 at 10:00am | Dates: 22/07/2020 12/08/2020 16/09/2020 28/10/2020 |
Must Book All Dates? No | Description: Join the Ranger for a story in the woods! There will be a different story and some associated activities on each day. Please bring a snack to have by the fire as we will have a break between the story and the activity. This is an all weather event so we will be running the sessions in cold and wet weather, but a tarp will be put up for some shelter. Please make sure you're dressed for the weather to enjoy the activity. All children must be accompanied by an adult, who must also book on to the event. It costs £9.73 per visitor to operate our Countryside Ranger Service. We make no charge for this event but we rely on your donations to help us protect our highland wildlife and heritage. For more information or help contact Marcia Rae at marcia.rae2@highlifehighland.com or 07788387634 | Age Range: 0 - 100 | Price: £0.00 | Activity Code: 002846ALNE | Proceed >> |
| Activity Name: MiDAS Minibus Driver Training | Venue: Inverness Leisure | Start Date: 28/10/2020 at 9:00am | Dates: 28/10/2020 | Must Book All Dates? Yes | Description: MiDAS, the Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme, is a nationally recognised standard for the assessment and training of minibus drivers. This is a Module One: Standard Certificate course Course candidates will learn: • A thorough knowledge of the legal responsibilities of a minibus driver and duty of care • Department for Transport codes of practice in safe carriage of passengers • Good practice in passenger comfort • Health and Safety at work for Drivers • Manoeuvring of vehicles • Defensive Driving techniques • Information on BCT hire policies and procedures • Minibus Fire and Evacuation Candidates must sit a written test paper and undertake a 70 minute on-the-road driving assessment. Once the course requirements have been assessed and satisfactorily passed, each MiDAS certificate is valid for a period of four years from the date of the driving assessment. On completion of this MiDAS Module One course candidates will be eligible to complete Module Two: Accessible Certificate, Half-day course. Please note that you must submit a copy of your driving licence and current driving record. Your driving record can be obtained from the DVLA site View my Licence (https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence) Cost: £100 per person To request a booking form or for more information, please contact: Willie Mcleod, Outdoor Activity Development Officer, High Life Highland. Tel: 01463 718 009 / Email: Willie.mcleod@highlifehighland.com Location: Inverness Venue: Inveness leisure Address: Bught Ln, Inverness IV3 5SS | Age Range: 21 - 80 | Price: £100.00 | Activity Code: 002840INHS | Proceed >> |
| Activity Name: MiDAS Minibus Driver Training | Venue: Inverness Leisure | Start Date: 02/11/2020 at 9:00am | Dates: 02/11/2020 | Must Book All Dates? Yes | Description: MiDAS, the Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme, is a nationally recognised standard for the assessment and training of minibus drivers. This is a Module One: Standard Certificate course Course candidates will learn: • A thorough knowledge of the legal responsibilities of a minibus driver and duty of care • Department for Transport codes of practice in safe carriage of passengers • Good practice in passenger comfort • Health and Safety at work for Drivers • Manoeuvring of vehicles • Defensive Driving techniques • Information on BCT hire policies and procedures • Minibus Fire and Evacuation Candidates must sit a written test paper and undertake a 70 minute on-the-road driving assessment. Once the course requirements have been assessed and satisfactorily passed, each MiDAS certificate is valid for a period of four years from the date of the driving assessment. On completion of this MiDAS Module One course candidates will be eligible to complete Module Two: Accessible Certificate, Half-day course. Please note that you must submit a copy of your driving licence and current driving record. Your driving record can be obtained from the DVLA site View my Licence (https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence) Cost: £100 per person To request a booking form or for more information, please contact: Willie Mcleod, Outdoor Activity Development Officer, High Life Highland. Tel: 01463 718 009 / Email: Willie.mcleod@highlifehighland.com Location: Inverness Venue: Inveness leisure Address: Bught Ln, Inverness IV3 5SS | Age Range: 21 - 80 | Price: £100.00 | Activity Code: 002841INHS | Proceed >> |
| Activity Name: A Short Walk to Nature: Garden Birds | Venue: Ferry Point Dingwall | Start Date: 05/11/2020 at 11:00am | Dates: 05/11/2020 | Must Book All Dates? Yes | Description: Join this regular local High Life Highland Countryside Rangers green health walk and help reconnect with the natural world. Enjoy some leisurely exercise, friendly company, great views, and fresh air. All of our ‘short walks into nature’ series are flat, under an hour in length and suitable for all abilities and levels of fitness. Please disclose to your local ranger any medical or additional support needs you may have prior to the walk. This month we will be on the look out for common garden birds and learn how to distinguish between different species. For more information or help contact Marcia Rae at marcia.rae2@highlifehighland.com or 07788387634 | Age Range: 18 - 100 | Price: £0.00 | Activity Code: 002829DING | Proceed >> |
| Activity Name: TEST - DO NOT BOOK | Venue: Kinlochbervie Primary School | Start Date: 01/12/2020 at 3:00am | Dates: 01/12/2020 | Must Book All Dates? Yes | Description: This is a test activity for system admin use only. Please do not book. | Age Range: 0 - 100 | Price: £1.00 | Activity Code: 002844KNBV | Proceed >> |
| Activity Name: A Short Walk into Nature, Flowerdale, Gairloch | Venue: Flowerdale Glen | Start Date: 11/02/2020 at 2:30pm | Dates: 07/07/2020 11/08/2020 08/09/2020 06/10/2020 10/11/2020 08/12/2020 |
Must Book All Dates? No | Description: This year the our 'Short Walk into Nature' series of walks in Wester Ross will take place once a month at Flowerdale with each meeting having a different nature theme to learn about. This is a short, low-level and slow walk and celebrates the small things in nature. Perhaps you or someone you know are rehabilitating after illness or injury or just looking to have a short guided walk with company, everyone is welcome. Over 18 years only. Distance approx. 0.5 km/0.25mi Booking essential by 4pm the day before the walk. Meeting place provided on booking. | Age Range: 18 - 100 | Price: £0.00 | Activity Code: 002867GAIR | Proceed >> |
| Activity Name: MiDAS Minibus Driver Training | Venue: Inverness Leisure | Start Date: 10/12/2020 at 9:00am | Dates: 10/12/2020 | Must Book All Dates? Yes | Description: MiDAS, the Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme, is a nationally recognised standard for the assessment and training of minibus drivers. This is a Module One: Standard Certificate course Course candidates will learn: • A thorough knowledge of the legal responsibilities of a minibus driver and duty of care • Department for Transport codes of practice in safe carriage of passengers • Good practice in passenger comfort • Health and Safety at work for Drivers • Manoeuvring of vehicles • Defensive Driving techniques • Information on BCT hire policies and procedures • Minibus Fire and Evacuation Candidates must sit a written test paper and undertake a 70 minute on-the-road driving assessment. Once the course requirements have been assessed and satisfactorily passed, each MiDAS certificate is valid for a period of four years from the date of the driving assessment. On completion of this MiDAS Module One course candidates will be eligible to complete Module Two: Accessible Certificate, Half-day course. Please note that you must submit a copy of your driving licence and current driving record. Your driving record can be obtained from the DVLA site View my Licence (https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence) Cost: £100 per person To request a booking form or for more information, please contact: Willie Mcleod, Outdoor Activity Development Officer, High Life Highland. Tel: 01463 718 009 / Email: Willie.mcleod@highlifehighland.com Location: Inverness Venue: Inveness leisure Address: Bught Ln, Inverness IV3 5SS | Age Range: 21 - 80 | Price: £100.00 | Activity Code: 002842INHS | Proceed >> |
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