Posts for August, 2021

You are warmly invited to an informal get-together at Kincraig Community Hall with local musician and composer Hamish Napier to learn about the new #badenochthestorylands App and explore all it has to offer, and a welcome chance to catch up with friends old and new.

Entry is free and all are welcome – and with a little encouragement maybe Hamish will play a tune! We’d love to welcome visitors as well as locals so please do spread the word.

The Badenoch The Storylands App is a new self-guided touring aid, showcasing the very best that local heritage has to offer.

‘Badenoch Stories’ reflecting the histoty,legend, culture and landscape of Badenoch (Part of the Badenoch Festival)

Portraits of locals from Badenoch taken by Rod Purcell and Mike Evans

Join the annual Race the Train event supported by Cairngorm Runners and attempt racing the traditional Highland steam train! Race goes through the picturesque Cairngorm National Park, starting at Boat of Garten, along the beautiful Speyside Way, following the tracks of Strathspey Steam Train and finishes in Aviemore, where participants can enjoy a local beer and the well-deserved rest.

Race takes place on Saturday 4th of September at 10.30am, with registration opening at 8.30am at Strathspey Train Station’s car park in Aviemore.

Registration Fee:

For members of Scottish Athletics: £20

For non-members of Scottish Athletics: £22

This year the exciting opportunity to take a ride in the traditional steam train is reserved for top fundraisers! All participants are encouraged to raise a target of just £100 to support DSUK’s work for disabled communities across the UK. Everyone who reached their target by the event date will be taken on the steam train, from Aviemore to Boat of Garten to start the race.

We are aware that many of our runners are travelling to Aviemore. Our friends at Cairngorm Hotel have generously agreed to offer 10% discount to participants of Race the Trainif you book directly through their website. Be quick, as this is on first comefirst served basis!

You can also find many great places to stay through Seasgair Lodges.

An afternoon full of family fun in the fresh air. Help us celebrate the launch of our refurbished Village Green including new covered bandstand and stone benching.

Just come along with family and friends to experience this great space and support us and other local organisations.

More details soon.

Please contact us if you are interested in having a fundraising stall, if your group would like to put on a display or have another idea you’d like to discuss with us.

A wide selection of original art by local artists, plus jewellery and craft items from several local makers

Don’t miss this hilarious, fun-filled, family panto Sleeping Beauty by The Panto Company. Running every Tuesday and Saturday from 2pm and every Thursday evening from 8:15pm until 14th August. Running time 2 hours.

Join us for a great performance at Spey Valley Cinema. Sleeping Beauty features hilarious jokes, singing and fun for the whole family!

Don’t miss this hilarious, fun-filled, family performance of Sleeping Beauty by The Panto Company. Running every Tuesday and Saturday afternoons and Thursday evenings until 14th August. Join us for the live panto at Spey Valley Cinema. Sleeping Beauty features hilarious jokes, singing and fun for the whole family!

Book your tickets on our cinema site > https://www.macdonaldspeyvalleycinema.co.uk/

We love making things which replace single use products & these knitted scrubbies are a great replacement for face wipes. Made from just one piece they are easy to make – so you may be able to create a whole set!

What you’ll Learn
Knit Stitches
Increasing & Decreasing
Sewing Seams

All Materials Provided!

Please Bring
Knitting Needles (Size to be Confirmed)
Small Sewing Scissors
Darning Needle

Embroidery is the perfect way to personalise clothing, bags or handmade items. This workshop will introduce some of the basic stitches & you’ll leave with a needle case so you can work on future projects!

What you’ll Learn
Basic Hand Sewing
Using Embroidery Floss
Basic Embroidery Stitches
Using Embroidery Stabiliser

All Materials Provided!

Please Bring
Small Sewing Scissors
Pencil
Simple images for embroidery inspiration (line drawings or clipart work best)
Embroidery Threads (Optional)