Posts for December, 2025

Come and Join us to sing Christmas Songs by the tree on the green in Boat of Garten followed by carols in the church and then more singing – with mulled wine and mince pies by the Boat Hotel

A delightful, multi-course meal to bring in the bells.
From £100 per person,in the function suite or £89 in the restaurant. Over 18s only.

Come and join the Feis Spe Band for a Christmas Cèilidh
at the Newtonmore Village Hall on 28th December, 3 – 5 PM

Entry: Adults – £10, Children – £5
Family (2 adults + 3 children) £30

Enjoy dancing, refreshments and raffle

Book your tickets:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/feisspe

Breedon Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Clachnacuddin FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 2pm. (Note early kick-off time). Gates open 12.20pm approx.. Ten minutes of foot from town centre. Parking at ground or at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club by their kind permission. Overflow parking at Burnfield Avenue car park. Mackellar Suite open from 12.30pm to adults (18+) who have bought hospitality or paid match admission. Hot and cold snacks in ground. Team-sheets, raffle and merchandise. N.B. Fixture is “weather permitting” – if in doubt, check club Facebook page the evening before and/or on morning of match.

Breedon Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Buckie Thistle FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 2pm. (Note early kick-off time). Gates open 12.20pm approx.. Ten minutes on foot from town centre. Parking at ground or at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club by their kind permission. Overflow parking at Burnfield Avenue car park. Mackellar Suite open from 12.30pm to adults (18+) who have bought hospitality or paid match admission. Hot and cold snacks in ground. Team-sheets, raffle and merchandise. N.B. Fixture is “weather permitting” – if in doubt, check club Facebook page the evening before and/or on morning of match.

Breedon Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Brechin City FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 2pm. (Note early kick-off time). Gates open 12.20pm approx.. Parking at ground or at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club by their kind permission. Overflow parking at Burnfield Avenue car park. Mackellar Suite open from 12.30pm to adults (18+) who have bought hospitality or paid match admission. Hot and cold snacks in ground. Team-sheets, raffle and merchandise. Fixture is “weather permitting” – if in doubt, check club Facebook page the evening before or on morning of match.

For our Christmas special screening, as requested by our community, we bring you CINEMA PARADISO! Come and enjoy it on the big screen for our final event of the year.

Giuseppe Tornatore’s classic gem of nostalgic cinephilia from 1988. A celebration of youth, friendship and the everlasting magic of the movies, Cinema Paradiso won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film and is considered a classic of world cinema.

The story of Salvatore, a successful film director, returning home for the funeral of Alfredo, his old friend who was the projectionist at the local cinema throughout his childhood.Soon memories of his first love affair with the beautiful Elena and all the highs and lows that shaped his life come flooding back, as Salvatore reconnects with the community he left 30 years earlier.

As usual, doors will be 6.30pm, with film on at 6.40pm.

Fiver tickets for all.
Run by the community, for the community.

For the first time ever, we are hosting a baby and toddler screening* – with the very special classic festive film, The Muppet Christmas Carol!

The Muppets put their spin on the tale of an elder, Christmas-hating miser who is visited by spirits who foretell his future and share secrets from his past and present, which helps change his view on life.
*For this to be baby and toddler friendly, the volume is played slightly lower, and the lights remain on at a lower level. But anyone is welcome!

This is the first time we have put on a baby/toddler screening, so please spread the word and show up so we can put more on in 2026!

Tickets are a fiver for adults, and free for under 5’s!
Free coffee and cake for the first 40ish adults.

Join us for a guided night walk in the Cairngorms National Park, led by a qualified Mountain Leader and certified Star Ranger. Begin with an engaging Dark Skies / stargazing presentation before heading out to explore the landscape in darkness. Discover the area’s rich history and nocturnal wildlife as you walk beneath some of the darkest skies in Scotland. When conditions allow, you’ll see constellations, planets, and the Milky Way in breathtaking clarity.

Travel in comfort aboard our private minibus — affectionately known as the Starship — with collection available from the Ballater area. You’ll be whisked away to a tranquil location for an engaging Dark Skies presentation, complete with hot drinks to keep you warm. Location of the event will be in the Ballater / Braemar area depending on winter road conditions and localised weather forecasts. You can choose to travel in your own vehicle if preferred and meet us / follow us to the chosen walk location.

For full details follow the link.

We are very excited to bring back Indie Fridays, where we can celebrate independent businesses and crafters on the run up to Christmas. The Dell Grocer will be open as usual on a Friday until the slightly later time of 6pm, with an array of gorgeous gifts and decorations. Why not pick yourself up a custom made hamper, grab a glass of mulled cider and some of our tasty samples and just soak up the festive feels. We also have gift vouchers available to purchase, another great idea for a Christmas present!
If you aren’t able to make it along to our Grocer then everything is available to buy online and you can add a little note to your order if you wish for it to be packed up as a hamper. We are also offering free UK delivery for orders over £50.

Our Indie Fridays will be starting up on Friday 28th November and running through till 19th December. The Grocer will be open as normal every day (except Sundays) from 9 – 5pm with fresh sourdough from KJs Bakery available on Fridays.