Posts for April, 2022

Come and enjoy live music in our Bothy Bar, no reservations needed…. just your dancing shoes!

Come and enjoy live music in our Bothy Bar – No reservation needed.

Enjoy live music in our Bothy Bar

Come along and enjoy some tunes and dance the night away in our Bothy Bar.

Boat of Garten Community Hall is delighted to welcome The Grahams all the way from America. This will be a night to remember.

The Grahams are New York grown, Nashville based Alyssa and Doug Graham.
This tour will be a multi media performance with a 30 minute documentary film ‘Searching The Milky Way,’ to proceed a 60-75 minute live performance. The film was shot by New York filmmakers Natalie Brasington and David Johnson during The Grahams‘ motorcycle adventure across the legendary Route 66.

They released the EP, Sha La La, in Summer 2021. Recorded in 2020, the songs reflect the artist’s need to escape and be joyous, when the world is spinning backwards. As Alyssa Graham says “When unable to make plans, make art!”.

Boat of Garten’s Annual Auction Sale is back with a bang to kick off what is looking to be a great year at the Boat of Garten Community Hall… so now’s the time to start having that clear out!

We are on the look out for good quality saleable goods as donations or on a commissioned basis. We will also be having a raffle and would greatly appreciate donations for that too!

This is a great chance to get involved and have a great day out as well as helping raise funds for Boat of Garten Community Hall.

We will have our cafe open offering filled rolls, teas & coffee and amazing homamade baking, what more could you want.

Collections will start Thursday 21st April and continue on Friday 22nd between 6-9pm.

If you have an item in mind email info@boathall.org.uk or call the Hall office on 01479 831123.

Garden tools sharpening sessions and learning to use your sewing machine.
Email repaircafe@boathall.org.uk to book a place or for more information.

The museum is proud to present the folk singer and songwriter Sarah McQuaid. Her award-winning musicianship, distinctive chocolatey vocals and mastery of the songwriting craft have led reviewers to describe Sarah McQuaid as a “triple threat”. Add to that a warm, charismatic stage presence, six critically acclaimed solo albums and a battery of instruments including acoustic and electric guitars, drum and piano — and you’ve got a one-woman powerhouse who defies categorisation because there simply isn’t anyone else out there quite like her. Not to be missed!

Experience the peaceful wonder of the Dawn Chorus

Join us bright and early for a gentle stroll in tranquil Loch Insh Woods, listening for birdsong and learning how to identify which species are serenading us, with an optional coffee/breakfast* afterwards at the Boathouse Restaurant (at Loch Insh Outdoor Centre) who have kindly offered 20% off our order to celebrate International Dawn Chorus Day.

We will meet in Loch Insh Outdoor Centre car park and walk through Loch Insh Woods on rough paths with exposed roots and some steps.

Children over 12 welcome, under 18s with an accompanying adult.

*Please note that the cost of breakfast is not included in the price of your ticket

Come for a Wildlife Wander with someone from our knowledgeable team to see some of the amazing wildlife that Spring brings to Insh Marshes.

On this leisurely walk see the lush green aspen leaves trembling and a variety of bird species, including curlew (which we may hear calling), lapwing and snipe (which could be displaying) and song birds singing through the trees.

During sunny intervals early butterflies like orange tip and small tortoiseshell will be flying.

Some areas may be rough underfoot. It is unfortunately not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies, and we recommend sturdy footwear.