Posts for November, 2023

Alongside The Third Aye jewellery-making classes, this winter you have the festive option to enjoy some mince pies and warm spiced drinks while making a brass festive decoration for your Christmas tree, home décor or to gift to a loved one. If you will allow me, we’ll listen to some Christmas classics to get in the mood!

In this two hour class you will use a saw piercing technique to follow a template or create a design of your choice. We can stamp names, dates or special words onto the finished pieces. Choose your colour of velvet ribbon to tie up your masterpiece for all to admire this festive season.

Suitable for complete beginners, those with some sawing experience will be able to create more intricate designs in the time given. All you need to bring are glasses if needed and everything else will be provided for you.

As with all the jewellery classes, this workshop is private. There are three workbenches in the studio so come along by yourself or bring a friend or family member with you!

There are also daytime and weekday slots available. Please get in touch if you require a specific date and I can try my best to accommodate you. Gift vouchers are available as credit towards workshops.

Celebrate the New Year with Fireworks at the bells

Fireworks Display after Xmas Eve Parade approx 7pm

We’re delighted to unveil Ancient Forest Adventure Twi-LIGHTS for the winter season. Visitors can discover the beautiful Ancient Pinewood Forest in a new light with over fifty thousand lights which are set to bring the woodland to life!

In the late afternoons from 4 pm – 6 pm over weekends and Christmas holidays from mid-November to the end of January 2024, the Ancient Forest Adventure will be transformed into the Ancient Forest ‘Twi–LIGHTS’ so visitors can enjoy a totally different experience.

We’re extremely excited to announce that Santa Claus will be visiting the park on the 2nd & 3rd and 16th & 17th of December.

Santa will be arriving at the park on his Christmas sleigh, getting pulled along by some of his favourite reindeer! Yes, that’s right, real reindeer!

Santa will be arriving at the park at 12pm and will be hanging around for photo opportunities with his reindeer until around 3pm!

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

This year we are raising funds towards Phase 2 of our Ski slope, which is the addition of the Magic carpet feature which will open up the slope to people with additional needs.

We are limiting numbers this year due to a reduced parking area so please book your slot here online to secure a space.
Times –

Registration forms from 9.30am
Dip 10.30 am

£10 Entry fee donation

WE ASK PARTICIPANTS TO SIGN UP ONLINE BEFORE 11AM ON 31st DECEMBER

Consent forms MUST be filled out and either email it back to beach@lochinsh.co.uk or bring it in the morning of the 1st to hand into registration desk on the beachfront.

FOOD AND DRINK
The Boathouse Restaurant will be open for Breakfasts and tables will be on a first come first served basis
We will also be offering takeaway breakfast rolls and hot drinks between 10am and 11am .

PARKING
Please allow some extra time for parking as this can get quite busy.

An annual community event to celebrate the magic of Christmas. Fun for all the family with Santa’s grotto and workshop, Shetland pony, Cairngorm reindeer, fire engine, tractor, digger and mini carousel.

Two Christmas markets will be held along side the Ballater farmers’ market for all of your Christmas shopping. There will be a host of unique and handcrafted gifts, decorations and delectable treats.

As well as all the wonderful eateries in Ballater there will be a number of food vendors on the village green to satisfy your tastebuds.

End your evening with a night at the movies!

We can’t wait to see you there.

Run Balmoral is a two-day running festival, plus mountain bike duathlon, catering for all age groups.

It is held in the stunning grounds of the Balmoral Estate with the famous Castle providing a spectacular backdrop. All races are held on traffic-free roads and trails, offering wonderful views of the Deeside countryside and the Cairngorm mountains.

In addition to the races, there’s a vibrant Event Village offering a range of quality catering facilities and numerous fun activities for children.

It’s a true family day out.

A feel-good Christmas show of singalong carols and popular songs, a chance for you to enjoy the Christmas experience in your own community, with words on screen, live music, fun and laughter.

The uber-talented and ever-popular Elsa and Gary lead you through well-known songs of Christmas past and present.

Just bring yourselves, friends, family and Christmas cheer.

With their infectious joy and musical talent let them bring the party to you.

Age 3+