Posts for September, 2024

Fiddle Competitions: YM Community Cinema 10am. Competitors welcome and essential. Entry fee £2.50/£5.00. Classes of competition: Under 12, 12-16, 16+, Open and Group.
Workshops: Ben Mhor and YM at various times from 10am: donations appreciated. Waulking: Badenoch Ladies Waulking Group; Moothie: Neil McGregor; Singing for adults and children: Shona Donaldson; Gaelic singing for adults and children: Sandra Mackay; Fiddle: Paul Anderson and Paula Starrit; Drumming for beginners: Sam Fry.
Workshop Concert: YM Theatre 4pm: donations appreciated.
N.B. Displays, information and ticket/competition payments for all Fiddler of Strathspey Festival events at The Grantown Hub, 2 High St. Grantown-on-Spey PH26 3HB and at other advertised venues and outlets plus online by arrangement.

Treasure Hunt: along the High St., Grantown. Let’s see if any eagle-eyed youngsters can find the miniature musical instruments in Grantown’s glorious shop windows! Forms to complete available from the Grantown Hub, YM Community Centre and on-line at https://www.fiddlerofstrathspey.co.uk.

Traditional Highland family ceilidh, with the Forres Accordion and Fiddle Players entertaining you and reminding you of the steps!. Plus local emerging talents the Reel Strathspeyers. Prize raffle in aid of The Grantown Society. All welcome and the ceilidh will be followed by an open music session in the bar.

Full concert programme featuring all the talents: Paul Anderson, Shona Donaldson, Feis Spe Junior Band and Monadh Ruadh, Belle Voce Choir, Badenoch Ladies Waulking Group, Reel Scotch. Organised by The Grantown Society SCIO in furtherance of its community aims and objectives. Fundraising prize raffle. See website www.fiddlerofstrathspey.co.uk for full description of all Festival events.

Put your hands in the air if you’re ready for the Boppin’ Bairns Family Rave! Join us at The Vault, Aviemore for an afternoon of massive tunes and family raving fun. Get ready to throw some shapes with your little ones in a safe and lively environment, with bubbles, balloons and more fun surprises for the kids with a licensed bar for you adults – Drink responsibly! Our resident DJs will be spinning everything from Disco to Drum & Bass and are guaranteed to have everyone on their feet… unless they’re in a sling, of course!

Full info and tickets over on eventbrite.co.uk

Paddington™ is Coming to Landmark Forest Adventure Park – get ready for a beary special treat!

On September 14 and 15, everyone’s favourite marmalade-loving bear, Paddington, will be making a special appearance at Landmark Forest Adventure Park.

Join us for a weekend filled with fun and adventure as Paddington delights visitors with his charming antics and heartwarming presence at intervals on each day. Whether you’re young or young at heart, this is a perfect opportunity to meet Paddington, snap some memorable photos, and create unforgettable memories.

Event Highlights:
• Meet and Greet: Come and meet Paddington and get the chance to give him a big bear hug!
• Photo Opportunities: Capture the magic of the moment with photo ops that you can cherish forever.

Location: Dinosaur Kingdom at Landmark Forest Adventure Park

Don’t miss out on this enchanting event. Plan your visit now and get ready for a wonderful adventure with Paddington. We can’t wait to see you there!

Lots of childrens activities, a 5 km run, BBQ, tea, coffee and cakes with a book stall…

After the success of our annual Christmas Fayre last year, we’re delighted to be hosting it again in 2024 with a provisional date of Sunday, 1st December.

Each year as winter draws in around the Cairngorms, its mountains and forests turn into a magical winter wonderland. So what better place to host a cosy Christmas market than nestled amongst the Narnia-like pines at Badaguish?

We will have lots of stalls with a wide variety of gift ideas from local crafters and producers. From food & drink to Christmas homeware, something for everyone.

There will be hot food and drinks along with activities for the children before they meet Santa.

All the stallholders donate an item for our charity raffle, so lots of great prizes to be won on the day!

The most magical time of year wouldn’t be complete without a trip to a Christmas Market, so join us for Boat of Garten’s popular Christmas Market here at the Community Hall.

Enter our Winter Wonderland and shop local and support the best of our local businesses, crafters and charities.

The Hall will be providing a Cafe, hot and cold drinks, home baking and some mulled drinks too to warm you up.

If you have products you would like to sell at our market, do get in touch – info@boathall.org.uk / 01479 831123 See less

A three day festive celebration – more information to follow soon…