Posts for April, 2024

Much conservation activity serves to stop or, more dismally, merely slow the rate of biodiversity loss. But I will argue in this talk that island restoration offers the possibility of a net biodiversity gain, potentially in perpetuity. This is especially true when invasive species threatening native wildlife can be eradicated. The talk will particularly focus on projects around the world that have removed rats, goats and cats from oceanic islands over the past 30 years. During this time expertise has grown and projects on ever-larger islands have become achievable, with clear gains for seabirds and other threatened native species.

Over the past 30 years, it has become possible to document the geographical movements and activities of seabirds when they are out of sight and beyond the horizon of the land-bound observer. This has been achieved via electronic devices attached to the birds. An overview of these findings forms the basis of Michael Brooke’s talk; the depths (up to 500m) reached by diving penguins, the 10,000 km loops undertaken in 20 days by petrels during incubation while the mate incubates, the speeds (130 km/hr) attained by albatrosses blasted across the Southern Ocean by a tailwind.

In this talk, Nigel will give a rendition of some of his encounters with unique birds and visits to seabird cities on Mauritius, the Galapagos island, French Polynesia and on Lord Howe island

Gary Hodgson is a professional mountain leader and wildlife photographer living in Aviemore. He has been photographing the amazing wildlife that lives in the high Cairngorms for over a fifteen years. In this evenings talk Gary will be describing how he achieves his images in one of the most demanding mountain environments in the UK. He will be presenting some of his photography with species that can be seen in the spring & summer seasons.

Rubén Jarramplas playing Galician pipes & whistles with support from Emma Wright on clarsach.
Both well known locally through their Fèis Spè work, the concert is partly to raise funds for this summer’s Kingussie Festival of Words.
Rubén will play a mixture of his own compositions and traditional Galician tunes; Emma will play some traditional Highland tunes.
There will be refreshments available at the end.

Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Buckie Thistle FC, Seafield Park, Grantown. Parking at ground and at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club, by their kind permission, & overflow parking at Burnfield Ave. car park. Snack Bar, half-time raffle, merchandise, teamsheets. For match updates, see club website.

Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Fraserburgh FC, Seafield Park, Grantown, kick-off 3pm. Snack Bar, half-time raffle, merchandise, teamsheet. Parking at ground or at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club, by their kind permission & overflow parking at Burnfield Ave. car park. For match updates see club website.

Back for another 8 weeks!

Come along to Heels over Head on Thursdays from 6-7pm

This low impact class focuses on toning and stretching the whole body. It’s set up for all ages and abilities so you can be as gentle as you like or push yourself to feel the burn. 🔥

What do you need for this class? A ball, a yoga mat some water and a good sense of humour. (You can buy the ball relatively cheaply online)

To book your place you can contact Agathe directly by emailing agathe@heelsoverhead.co.uk or calling her on 07969228389

Come along and grab a bargain at our community table top sale

Join us every Sunday from 8:30pm for our pub quiz.

Come and test your knowledge to win prizes! Check out our facebook page for updates.

Family and dog friendly. We hope to see you there!