Posts for September, 2024

The Festival starts with a classical concert starring Dmytro Morykit at 8pm, plus optional supper at 7pm, at the Speyside Hotel, Grantown on 26th . Friday 27th at 7.30pm a traditional concert starring Paul Anderson at the British Legion, Grantown. Saturday 28th fiddle and group competitions 10.00 at the YM Community Cinema; Workshop Concert 4pm YM Community Cinema, Grantown; workshops (singing, drumming, moothie, fiddle, waulking the cloth) throughout the day at the YM and in the Ben Mhor Hotel; Family Ceilidh at the Ben Mhor Hotel, 7pm. Sunday 29th Heritage Walk with Music, 10.30 from the Hub; Family Guided Walk with Music 1.30pm from the Hub, finishing at Grant Park for a Picnic with Music. Open sessions in the Ben Mhor Saturday. Musical treasure hunt along the High Street all weekend – forms available online, from the Hub and the YM Community Centre.

Family buffet, Skating, live Ceilidh band the Ragin Ceilidh followed by a family disco

Food served 6pm – 8pm

Party starts 8.30pm – 1am

Skating open between 7 & 9pm

Adult £65 age 17+
Teen £40 13 – 17 yo
Child £30 – 12 & under
3 & under go free


CEILIDH & SKATING ONLY
Adult £40
Teens & kids £25
No under 3s for party only
8.30pm – 1am

Call 01540 651272 to book tickets

A blessing of the animals has long been associated with St Francis of Assisi. The Feast Day of St Francis falls on October 4th, so we are following in that tradition of blessing animals. We invite you to bring your animals to church on the 13th, so they can be blessed. However, we do understand the need to keep animals calm and unstressed, so if you feel unable to bring your animal along, bring a photo of them instead.

A blessing of the animals has long been associated with St Francis of Assisi. The Feast Day of St Francis falls on October 4th, so we are following in that tradition of blessing animals. We invite you to bring your animals to church on the 20th, so they can be blessed. However, we do understand the need to keep animals calm and unstressed, so if you feel unable to bring your animal along, bring a photo of them instead.

A time of blessing the animals will be incorporated into the service, with refreshments following afterwards. All are welcome.

Giving thanks for a successful harvest and for God’s provision in our lives. Praying and seeking ways in which we can help provide for those who are struggling to put food on their tables.

A celebration of the gathering of the harvest around us, giving thanks for all that we have, and looking out to the communities around who may not have what we have and ways in which we can help others.

This October, we’re offering the chance for children to get a taste of what it’s like to be a zookeeper with our exciting two-hour Junior Highland Keeper experience!

For children aged eight – 15, our Junior Highland Keepers will get hands-on opportunities to care for the animals, learn about their habitats, and understand the importance of wildlife conservation. Children will assist with feeding, cleaning enclosures, and preparing special treats for the animals such as Mishmi Takin, Bactrian Camel and Japanese Macaques.

Each slot has space for four children to participate. Children must be accompanied by one adult aged 16+ for the duration. The accompanying adult entry is complimentary.

Please email events@rzss.org.uk for more information.

Join us for a talk with RZSS Conservation Associate Dr. Arnaud Desbiez, an award-winning scientist working to save the Giant Armadillo and Giant Anteater in south America. RZSS has worked with Dr Arnaud Desbiez and his team at the Wildlife Conservation Institute (ICAS) in Brazil for over a decade to safeguard threatened giant armadillos, giant anteaters and their rapidly disappearing habitat. Join Arnaud as he explains his journey and to learn more about how you can help to save these two incredible giants.

Tickets must be booked in advance with a ‘pay what you can’ donation towards the project.

The talk will take place in the Learning Hive at 6:00pm, with access from 5:30.

For further information please contact events@rzss.org.uk.

Over the weekend before Halloween, stop by our carving cavern by the playpark to make our animals a spooktacular gift! Learn about the ways we use behavioural enrichment to care for animals and give them a terrifyingly tasty treat.

Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October
10am – 2pm

£3.50 per pumpkin, whilst pumpkins last!

You are invited to celebrate with us!

Nethy Bridge Hogmanay – Torchlight Procession

Join us from 6pm at Lynstock Crescent in Nethy Bridge. We will be piped off by a young local piper at 7pm and create a river of light through the village.

Torches £5 | Hot Chocolate | Mulled Hot Drinks

Cash & Card Accepted

All proceeds to Abernethy Primary School.