Posts for December, 2025

For our Christmas special screening, as requested by our community, we bring you CINEMA PARADISO! Come and enjoy it on the big screen for our final event of the year.

Giuseppe Tornatore’s classic gem of nostalgic cinephilia from 1988. A celebration of youth, friendship and the everlasting magic of the movies, Cinema Paradiso won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film and is considered a classic of world cinema.

The story of Salvatore, a successful film director, returning home for the funeral of Alfredo, his old friend who was the projectionist at the local cinema throughout his childhood.Soon memories of his first love affair with the beautiful Elena and all the highs and lows that shaped his life come flooding back, as Salvatore reconnects with the community he left 30 years earlier.

As usual, doors will be 6.30pm, with film on at 6.40pm.

Fiver tickets for all.
Run by the community, for the community.

For the first time ever, we are hosting a baby and toddler screening* – with the very special classic festive film, The Muppet Christmas Carol!

The Muppets put their spin on the tale of an elder, Christmas-hating miser who is visited by spirits who foretell his future and share secrets from his past and present, which helps change his view on life.
*For this to be baby and toddler friendly, the volume is played slightly lower, and the lights remain on at a lower level. But anyone is welcome!

This is the first time we have put on a baby/toddler screening, so please spread the word and show up so we can put more on in 2026!

Tickets are a fiver for adults, and free for under 5’s!
Free coffee and cake for the first 40ish adults.

Something different for our November screening – we are bringing the theatre to the cinema, thanks to National Theatre Live “The Fifth Step”.

Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland.

After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend.

Finn den Hertog directs the provocative and entertaining production filmed live from Soho Place on London’s West End.

As usual, doors will be 6.30pm, with film on at 6.40pm.

Run by the community, for the community.

Now hosted at the stunning backdrop of Glenmore Lodge, enjoy a fresh route, new scenery, but the same heartwarming cheer that made it a local favourite.

Date: Saturday 13th December 2025
Run start: 12:00

What to Expect
-5K woodland trail (short section on the road)
-Merry Mile for children & families
-Wheelchair & pushchair accessible
-Dog-friendly – entries can be found in full tickets.

Festive Fun
-Santa Suit with full entry
-Eco Entry: wear your own festive outfit
-Eco wooden Santa Run medals
-Hot drinks, mince pies & mulled wine
-Live music & Christmas market

Glenmore Lodge Highlights
-Forest & mountain views
-On-site parking, toilets & indoor spaces
-Optional overnight stays

Join us to support Disability Snowsport UK and local charities. Whether running, fundraising, or just soaking up the fun – it’s a magical day out for all.

Let’s make 2025 the year the Santa Run comes home!

This year we are raising funds for Badenoch Shinty Memories
Badenoch Shinty Memories Group offers support to members of our elderly community living with dementia, experiencing loneliness or isolation by coming together socially.
Times –
Arrival and parking from 9.30am
Dip 10.30 am
£10 Entry fee donation
FOOD AND DRINK
The Boathouse Restaurant will be open for takeaway breakfast rolls and hot drinks between 10am and 12 noon tables will be on a first come first served
PARKING
Please allow some extra time for parking as this can get quite busy and car share as much as you can!
WE ASK PARTICIPANTS TO SIGN UP ONLINE BEFORE 11AM ON 31st DECEMBER

Returning on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December. Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Findhorn Valley, just six miles from Forres, Logie Steading invites you to discover a weekend full of seasonal cheer, creativity, and community spirit.

With over 55 of talented exhibitors joining us per day, this is a perfect opportunity to shop local and support small, independent businesses from across Moray and the Northeast of Scotland. From handcrafted gifts and artisan wares to delicious local produce, you’ll find something truly special for everyone on your Christmas list.

Logie Steading is already home to a vibrant community of makers and retailers, and the Christmas Markets bring even more creative energy to the site. Visitors can meet the people behind the products, hear their stories, and enjoy a festive shopping experience in a unique and welcoming setting.

With delicious hot food, live seasonal entertainment, and marshmallow toasting by the fire, we’re all set to celebrate the season with you and the whole family!

Start your Christmas shopping at Blair Castle’s annual Christmas Market. Explore stalls from Scottish artisans and local businesses in the Banvie Hall and the Ballroom and enjoy a tempting selection of festive foods and drinks on the castle forecourt.

The Castle will be dressed for Christmas and reduced entry tickets can be purchased on the day. The Gift Shop and Restaurant will be open as usual.

A walking workshop to collect the ‘living’ placenames of the high Cairngorms, as used by you – hill-goers, local residents, mountain enthusiasts – but which aren’t on any maps or recorded in any way. This workshop will be delivered by Sarah Hobbs. Please bring footwear and clothing suitable for a 1-2km walk.

This project will map, record and eventually share placenames used by many different folk who live or work in the hills, and the corresponding stories behind them. Aiming to highlight ongoing and varied human connections with mountain habitats in the Cairngorms, the project will create a snapshot of a point in time as the climate and land use changes.

Who it’s for: Anybody who lives, works or plays in the Cairngorm Mountains (the high hill ground), and who may have their ‘own’ names for places – from individual memories, to names made up by families or social groups.

This workshop has been made possible with funding from the Cairngorms Trust and support from the Cairngorms 2030 programme, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund – thanks to National Lottery players.

This autumn, journey back through thousands of years of history at Inveravon Church, set along the beautiful River Spey. This exhibition, generously loaned from Grantown Museum, traces the story of the very first people who encountered this landscape as the Ice Age ended, through to the arrival of Picts and early Christians.

Explore how early hunter-gatherer societies lived, and learn about local hillforts and sacred sites, and how the enigmatic Pictish symbol stones connect us to this past. The Inveravon Pictish symbol stones are also on display, with interpretation that helps us understand their meaning and significance.

Whether you are fascinated by archaeology, heritage, or simply curious about the lives of those who walked this land before us, this exhibition offers a unique opportunity to uncover the layers of history woven into the Spey valley.

This exhibition was made possible with funding from Museums Galleries Scotland.

From 16th–17th October, we welcome the Inspiration train — the official Railway 200 Exhibition Train, curated by the Railway 200 team and the National Railway Museum. This free, static exhibition offers a hands-on, family-friendly experience across four themed carriages:
• Railway Firsts – Discover groundbreaking innovations that shaped rail history
• Wonderlab on Wheels – Explore the science and engineering behind railways through interactive activities
• Your Railway Future – Learn about hidden roles in rail and career opportunities for the next generation
• The Partner Zone – Hear stories from local organisations and railway partners
Fully accessible and structured in 15-minute intervals, the exhibition is designed to last around an hour and promises to inspire visitors of all ages.