Posts for November, 2021

Our guided Highland winter walking week is a great way of experiencing some of the best Scottish Munros.

The week starts in the Cairngorms with a day of winter skills training, looking at winter planning, equipment and practical skills such as crampon and ice axe use and ice axe arresting. On the second and third day we will attempt to tackle some of the highest mountains in the UK, such as Ben Macdui and Cairngorm itself.

On the fourth day we have a scheduled rest day on which people can spend time traveling from the Cairngorms to Lochaber/Fort William. Along the way there are various tourist attractions and tours which can be used to rest and relax, such as a distillery tour.

The final part of the week starts with an attempt to climb Ben Nevis, at 1345m the highest mountain in the UK, then on the last day a shorter mountain walk to round off the week before everyone travels home.

Day 1 Cairngorms Skills

Day 2 Cairngorm Summit

Day 3 Cairngorm Summit

Day 4 Rest/Travel Day

Day 5 West Coast Summit

Day 6 West Coast Summit

A degree of flexibility is important in winter, so this plan is subject to change based on weather and conditions during the week.

We fix household items in a a friendly environment with tea, coffee and delicious home baking.

Please bring your item along with any obvious spare parts and we will do our best to fix it and show you how!

Things we can help with:

Small Electrical Items: toasters, kettles , vacuum cleaners etc

IT: laptops and phone software (not screens)

General items : toys, ornaments, small furniture

Clothing and textiles: jeans, bags,shirts


(Repairs are free only pay for parts)

We need a many types of volunteers to run the repair cafe ( not just repairers) if you would like to volunteer with us please contact : repaircafe@boathall.org.uk or Phone 01479 813123

Tweed are an exciting ceilidh band, the lively ska rythms from Sam, Bluegrass fiddling from Duncan and solid bass and melody from Graeme, creates a full and powerful sound that can move anyone.

Come along and enjoy an evening of Traditional Scottish Music by the band that will be performing at the Hogmanay Street Party. Maggie Adamson and Friends will be playing live at the Royal British Legion in Grantown on Spey to raise funds for the Hogmanay Street Party. Bar facilities available at the venue.

See in the New Year at ‘The Square’ in Grantown on Spey at our annual Hogmanay Street Party. Hot food and drinks will be available from 10pm with live music starting at 11pm. There will be fireworks and a piper at midnight.

Join us for an atmospheric torchlight parade through Grantown on Spey. This event will be led by the Fireservice followed by Santa and his trusty reindeer. There will be carols in The Square and mulled wine and mince pies for sale.

Come and join us for some Christmas cheer at the Village Green!

There will be fun for all the family with singing, mulled wine, nativity story, a Christmas quiz and more!

Last year’s restrictions forced us outdoors for a Carols by Headlight service, which was a great time. We hope to keep the same rustic feel but to be in person this year rather than in cars!

This Christmas BLAST OFF, an out of this world adventure for little people and their grown ups.

Wednesday 22nd Showings 11.30am and 15.00pm
Thursday 23rd Showings 10.15am and 15.00pm
Friday 24th Showings 10.15am and 11.30am

At Boat of Garten Community Hall

Grown-up tickets: £7.50
Children 5 & under: £2.50
Babies: Free

Grantown Community cinema are screening the classic Christmas film Die Hard, starring Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman. This classic movie is full of action, adventure, tension and festive madness! We all know that, just like Gremlins, this is a true Christmas caper, the perfect alternative to all of those Santa filled films. This is a 15 so adults only.

Yippee ki- yay Christmas lovers!

11th December, 7pm Grantown YMCA.

Grantown Community cinema presents: The Muppets Christmas Carol. A family friendly screening at the Grantown YMCA on the High Street. Tickets are available online or at the box office (open 30 mins prior to the screening) Get yourself in the festive spirit with Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and Gonzo. Children and adults will love this feel good festive film.
11th December at 2pm.