Posts for June, 2022

Learn & Create believe that everyone can be creative – but for young crafters some of the skills and techniques can be quite hard to pick up!
The Summer Craft Club is for those kids who just want to make things, play with colours and get creative without restrictions! If you can use a pencil/paintbrush, thread a bead on a string & make a shape with play dough – then you are all set for Summer Craft Club!

Every day we will have two projects to complete – with a break for lunch & games.
If the weather is good we will aim to work outside!

We will go all the way through the project from project design, fabric selection, customising our pattern, cutting fabric & construction.

We will be making a pair of the Waves & Wild Four Seasons Joggers and Emi T-Shirt which are a great comfy combination. They both have lots of different options including different lengths, sleeves and pockets. We will be working with stretch fabric so will be learning to use different machine stitches and possibly trying out the overlocker machines.

Click on the button to see example dungarees (taken from the Waves & Wild Website).
Basic sewing skills are needed (i.e. knowing how to use a sewing machine and sew a straight seam).

Ages 10+

We will go all the way through the project from project design, fabric selection, customising our pattern, cutting fabric & construction.

We will be making a pair of the Waves & Wild Hey Days Dungarees – a fantastic garment for any age or style! This pattern has lots of customisable options meaning you can really create your own unique dungarees.

Click on the button to see example dungarees (taken from the Waves & Wild Website).
Basic sewing skills are needed (i.e. knowing how to use a sewing machine and sew a straight seam).

Ages 10+

Each block will have a different theme & every day we will be creating something new!

All activities will introduce basic craft skills, combining colours, working with different materials and construction.

We will provide the instructions & ideas but kids will be able to explore their own creativity and make their own choices, with the overall goal being FUN!

Parents/Carers will be welcome to stay & enjoy tea, coffee & refreshments or you can drop kids off & enjoy the child-free time!

Each block will have a different theme & every day we will be creating something new!

All activities will introduce basic craft skills, combining colours, working with different materials and construction.

We will provide the instructions & ideas but kids will be able to explore their own creativity and make their own choices, with the overall goal being FUN!

Parents/Carers will be welcome to stay & enjoy tea, coffee & refreshments or you can drop kids off & enjoy the child-free time!

Returning this summer, we will be opening the gates here at Highland Wildlife Park after hours for you to enjoy the early evening atmosphere!

For four evenings only, wander through the park, drive through the reserve and enjoy the long summer evenings with traditional music and entertainment. With food and drink kiosks available, you can relax to the sound of acoustic music, hear from our keepers about our inhabitants or simply soak up the atmosphere at your own pace.

Don’t forget to capture a lasting summer memory at one of the photo opportunities located around the park!

Gates open at 6.30pm. Please note last entry is 8pm and the event will close at 9.30pm.

From DreamWorks studios comes The Bad Guys! After a lifetime of legendary heists, notorious criminals Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Shark and Ms. Tarantula are finally caught. To avoid a prison sentence, the animal outlaws must pull off their most challenging con yet — becoming model citizens. Under the tutelage of their mentor, Professor Marmalade, the dubious gang sets out to fool the world that they’re turning good.

This title is rated U and is suitable for family viewing

There will be snacks and drinks available to purchase before the screening – please don’t bring your own.

Please follow all Covid-19 guidelines whilst in the YMCA building.

Tickets are non refundable or transferable, entrance after performance start is not permitted. Refunds will only be given if a performance is unable to take place due to technical reasons.

A full line up of acts all to raise funds for.local charity ram.charity
Bar
Raffle
Teas
Coffees and homemaking
Under 12s go free

FREE FAMILY FUN – a community event for everyone. Dancing, children’s games, fancy dress competition and PRIZES.
Bring your picnic, family and friends – remember to bring your picnic blanket and chairs.
Some free refreshments will be provided.
The CHILDREN’S FANCY DRESS COMPETION will start shortly after 2pm. Dress up as a PRINCE or PRINCESS.
LADIES – do you have a HAT you can wear? GENTS – do you have a KILT or SOMETHING TARTAN you can wear? (but no prizes!)

The Bikeathon is back for 2022

The Kingussie Bikeathon is a family-friendly, fun cycling event through 25 miles of marked and marshalled roads in the Cairngorms National Park.

This year the route will return to an old favourite, heading out of Kingussie High School and out through Newtonmore, Laggan, up the hill to Glentrium and the Centre of Scotland returning along the NC7 through Newtonmore and back to Kingussie.

Entry fees are held at £15 for adults and £5 for kids. Ticket sales from this community event will raise funds for Kingussie High School*. We encourage participants to raise additional sponsorship for a cause, club or group of their choice.

Registration will be open on the day from 9.30 am with the ‘grand depart’ at 10.30. Take as long as you wish to complete the route and enjoy one of our refreshment stops and entertainment along the way.

The finish line will be at the popular Duke of Gordon Hotel where refreshments and entertainment from Speysound Radio will be available along with some spot prizes for those completing the ride.

We look forward to welcoming you to Cycle Friendly Kingussie.

*Event entry fees in aid of Kingussie High School Parent Council, Scottish charity number SC045172.