■Fort William Photographic Society is hosting a talk on ‘Composition for Photographers’ by Duncan McEwan, a regular visitor to the area, on Thursday August 14 in the Salvation Army hall at 7pm.
■Representatives of Lochaber Sensory Cate (LSC) for sight and hearing support are visiting Ardnamurchan on Monday August 13. staff and volunteers from the Caol-based charity will be at Acharacle Medical Centre from 10.30am until 11.30am and at Strontian Medical Centre from 12.30pm until 1.30pm. At both venues, the team will offer help and advice to those with a sight or hearing impairment. The team members will also re-tube and maintain NHS hearing aids and supply NHS batteries for these. Appointments are not required for this free service.
■Give blood in Fort William on Wednesday August 15 at the Nevis Centre. Blood donation sessions run from 1.30pm to 4pm and 5.30pm to 7.45pm. To book an appointment call 03459 090999. Bookings must be made by 4pm the day before your session.