Posts for March, 2025

Join us in the tipi for an intimate evening of song and merriment with the gorgeous pairing of Rachel Sermanni and Louis Abbott, dear old friends of The Dell. We really can’t wait to have them back and for them to kick off the first of our ‘In the Woods’ gigs for 2025.

Rachel Sermanni, originally from just along the road in Carrbridge, is a renowned writer, musician and artist who has been gracing the Sottish folk scene with her stunning vocals and poetic song writing skills since 2011. Add in to the mix the unique and captivating voice of Louis Abbott of Glasgow based band Admiral Fallow, along with his witty banter and crowd pleasing chat, and we have ourselves a beautiful night of music and laughter in the tipi. Rachel and Louis are no strangers to performing together and with their wonderful chemistry and mesmerising voices that complement each other so beautifully, you will definitely be left wanting more.

Doors and bar opens at 7pm with music starting at 8pm, we look forward to seeing you here!

Come along and enjoy a fun one hour class where kids will use existing pre cut stencils or cut their own (with help of accompanying adult) and screen print a T-shirt.

This is a fun way for kids to try screen printing and take home a ‘me made’ product. Bring along your own T-shirt, 100% Cotton light coloured tees work great or multi coloured or dark colours also an option just less ink choices will work on these.

Suitable for children age 6+

Hosted by The Grantown Society.


Illustration in event listing from: Trout and Salmon Fishing by John E Hutton (first published 1950, Peter Davies).

The Rotary Club of Spey Valley is proud to present its second Charity Classic, Sports and EV Car Tour on Sunday May 11th 2025 sponsored by Arnold Clark Mercedes-Benz.

Starting in Aviemore the route of approximately 150 miles takes participants to The Moray Coast, lunch at Cullen returning to Aviemore through Speyside. The tour will conclude with a meal, presentations and prize giving.

Entry is free with donations Macmillan Cancer Support – because cancer can affect the patient’s life in so many ways the charity does whatever it takes to give people the support they need.

CRY- Cardiac Risk in the Young– works to reduce the frequency of young sudden cardiac death (YSCD) and offers support to families affected by YSCD. Every week in the UK at least 12 young people die of undiagnosed heart conditions. CRY is a UK registered charity founded in 1995.

The Rotary Club of Spey Valley – supports local, national and international charities as well as local causes.

Open air community market lots of different stall for people to browse

After a five-year break from touring, The Saw Doctors staged a brilliant comeback in 2023 with sold out shows in London at Hammersmith Apollo, New York at Hammerstein Ballroom and two homecoming shows in Tuam, Co. Galway where they played to 10,000 people in St. Jarlath’s Arena.

The Saw Doctors are powered by song writers Davy Carton (vocals) and Leo Moran (guitar) with a band lineup including former Waterboy Anthony Thistlethwaite on saxophone, Rickie O’Neill, drums, Pearse Doherty, bass guitar, Kieran Duddy, keyboards, Noelie McDonnell, backing vocals and Tommy Carton, backing vocals.

“Born into a repressed, catholic, conservative, small-town, agrarian, angst-ridden & showband infested society, The Saw Doctors are trying to preserve the positive elements of our Irish background and marry them to the sounds which have culturally invaded our milieu through TV, radio, social media, 45’s, fast food restaurants, 24-hour petrol stations & electric blankets”. Leo Moran, The Saw Doctors

Saturday, March 29th, SkyHide, Tomintoul
Partial solar eclipse, 10:00am-12:30pm
Cairngorms Astronomy Group – Public Solar Eclipse Observing Event

Join us at the Tomintoul SkyHide for a public solar eclipse observing event! Drop by and safely view a partial solar eclipse with the Cairngorms Astronomy Group (CAG).

🔭 Date & Time: Saturday, March 29th, 10:00am
📍 Location: Tomintoul SkyHide at the Field of Hope
🕶 Safe solar viewing equipment provided

Join us at Blair Castle & Gardens this Easter for some family fun. We have an Easter Egg Hunt at the castle throughout the school holidays and some extra special activities on Easter Sunday.

After all that Easter eggcitement why not head to the Tullibardine Restaurant for some Easter themed treats!

Easter Egg Hunt | 5th April – 22nd April

Inside the Castle
Join in with our Easter Egg Hunt inside the castle throughout the Easter holidays. Collect your prize from the shop upon completion!

Available for free with a Castle ticket.

Easter Sunday Fun Activity Day | Sunday 20th April | 11am – 3pm
Banvie Hall (The glass entrance doors at the far end of the Castle)
Meet the Easter Bunny at the Banvie Hall at 11am to guide you through our fun children’s activities this Easter Sunday. The events below will flow from one into the next and there are prizes for both competitions and the Egg Hunt.

– Easter egg decorating competition

– Easter egg rolling competition

– Easter Egg Hunt in Hercules walled garden

– Deer Feeding

Admission included with a Gardens and Grounds ticket.

Grab a bargain – Pop Up Charity Shop in aid of Boat of Garten Community Hall!

Date: Saturday 3 + Sunday 4 May
Time: 10:00-14:00, daily

Running alongside a Community Cafe!

WE NEED YOUR STUFF
Please donate to our Pop Up Shop…
We are hoping that you will have a clear out and let us find your unwanted items a new home. Please give us your bric a brac and household bits and pieces, quality clothing, outdoor equipment, etc. (Unlike the auction, we are unable to accept furniture or very large items)

Items can be delivered to the Hall during the week prior to the opening (from Monday 28th April). So, if you’re having a clear out just now, remember to keep it aside for us and donate it nearer the time!

Boat of Garten’s Family Fun Day is back!
Put the date in your diary today!

The day will be packed with family fun and games, a Makers Market and BBQ & Cafe with awesome cuisine plus lots more to be announced.

📅 Saturday 21 June 2025
⏰ 12:00-15:00
📍 Boat of Garten Community Hall

Contact Boat Hall:
📧 info@boathall.org.uk
☎️ 01479 831123