Posts for May, 2026

Dinner is our love language!

Let’s gather for an evening of long table feasting, with new & old friends.

We’ll be at the magical Dell of Abernethy for an all out Tipi Mexican Fiesta! Lindsay & I will be joined by Rachel Glueck, local story teller & author of cookbook ‘The Native Mexican Kitchen’. Rachel will take us on a journey into mexican cuisine, culture & mezcal!

Our menu will be inspired by Rachel’s personal experience as well as female chef Ixta Belfrage who spent her youth absorbing food traditions in Italy, Mexico and Brazil. She began her culinary career with Ottolenghi so she’s a bang full of flavour!

You’ll be welcomed with a mezcal cocktail (there will be a virgin option) & some history behind mezcal alongside some nibbles before a feast full of bold flavours & vibrant sharing plates. We’ll take your tastebuds through Mexico with a nod to some local Highland produce. This one is going to be special!

3 courses – £60pp (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

Saturday 1st August @ 6pm

Dell of Abernethy, Nethy Bridge

We cater for vegetarians – any other dietary requirements, please get in touch before booking! As always, the menu will be a surprise for the evening.

Dinner is our love language!

Let’s gather for an evening of long table feasting, with new & old friends.

Cooking with fresh and colourful Spring produce for our take on an Italian supper & there will be a fully stocked bar operating on the evening.

Our menu will be influenced by Pasta Grannies! If you haven’t come across their Instagram – have a look, you’ll go down a pasta making rabbit hole. We’ll be chanelling our inner Nonnas who’ve passed down authentic family recipes through generations. Of course, with a nod to the fantastic local produce on our highland doorstep.

3 courses – £50pp (subject to £1.25 transaction fee)

Friday 29th May @ 7pm

The Apiary, Newtonmore Golf Club, Newtonmore

We cater for vegetarians – any other dietary requirements, please get in touch before booking! As always, the menu will be a surprise for the evening.

Part exercise, part social group, part exploration of the beautiful place we live in. Joy Rides are all about using your bike to get around and passing on the magic of time spent on two wheels to anyone that wants to join in, regardless of ability, confidence or equipment. When there’s good conversation and the chance for a cake stop, the riding doesn’t always have to be priority number one!

Rides are led by a qualified, experienced ride leader, who will plan the route to be suitable for all participants and will carry the necessary tools and equipment to sort out any trail-side mishaps. Routes will take in quiet road sections and multi-use off-road trails. You don’t need to be a mountain biker to join in, and almost any bike will be suitable, from hybrid/town bikes through to mountain bikes and e-bikes.

Part exercise, part social group, part exploration of the beautiful place we live in. Joy Rides are all about using your bike to get around and passing on the magic of time spent on two wheels to anyone that wants to join in, regardless of ability, confidence or equipment. When there’s good conversation and the chance for a cake stop, the riding doesn’t always have to be priority number one!

Rides are led by a qualified, experienced ride leader, who will plan the route to be suitable for all participants and will carry the necessary tools and equipment to sort out any trail-side mishaps. Routes will take in quiet road sections and multi-use off-road trails. You don’t need to be a mountain biker to join in, and almost any bike will be suitable, from hybrid/town bikes through to mountain bikes and e-bikes.

Part exercise, part social group, part exploration of the beautiful place we live in. Joy Rides are all about using your bike to get around and passing on the magic of time spent on two wheels to anyone that wants to join in, regardless of ability, confidence or equipment. When there’s good conversation and the chance for a cake stop, the riding doesn’t always have to be priority number one!

Rides are led by a qualified, experienced ride leader, who will plan the route to be suitable for all participants and will carry the necessary tools and equipment to sort out any trail-side mishaps. Routes will take in quiet road sections and multi-use off-road trails. You don’t need to be a mountain biker to join in, and almost any bike will be suitable, from hybrid/town bikes through to mountain bikes and e-bikes.

Join acclaimed musician and composer Hamish Napier for a series of engaging folk music evening classes, designed for players who want to deepen their skills and explore traditional Scottish tunes in a welcoming group setting.

🎵 Expand your trad tune repertoire
🎻 Explore ornaments and variations to bring melodies to life
🎼 Learn how to arrange music for small folk ensembles

Open to people age 16+ who play a folk instrument at intermediate to advanced level.

Join us for a special Storylands Poetry Night celebrating poetry, spoken word and the creative voices of our community.

April is Poetry Month, and we’re marking the occasion with an evening dedicated to sharing poetry in a welcoming and supportive setting.

Hosted by Karen Hodgson Pryce, poet and leader of the Storylands spoken word workshops, the evening will feature a series of 10-minute poetry performances from Highland poets and writers.

Whether you come to perform, listen or simply enjoy the evening, you will be very welcome.

Performance slots are open to anyone who would like to share their work – whether you are an experienced poet or trying out your work in front of an audience for the first time. There is no expectation that work has been published – the focus is on creating an encouraging space for creativity and expression.

We invite you to come along and join us for our annual Spring Gathering 2026. Bring along your friends and family to gather and enjoy a marvellous BBQ, Scrumptious cakes and browse our variety of local vendors selling their crafts.

With fun activities for children big and small, we also showcase a number of local charities and fundraising events held here in our communities.

We look forwards to seeing you there!

Come along to the school from 3:30 to 6:30 for stalls, games and a range of food and drinks.

Money raised go to support a range of activities for the kids during the year, and to buy equipment for the school.

This adults-only dance workshop will have you dancing classic and funky disco routines inspired by the much-loved classic songs that you just can’t help but dance to!

No experience needed – this workshop is for anyone who loves to move and have fun. Whether you’ve danced a little, a lot, or never at all, you’ll be guided step by step in a relaxed, welcoming environment.