Boat of Garten Events
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Mon 19 May 2008
Bird Talk
The stories of special birds
Talk by Roy Dennis.
Understanding the migrations and wintering places of Scotland’s migratory raptors - honey buzzard, marsh harrier and ospreys – crossing the great Sahara, escaping a watery death in the Atlantic and other stories of their fascinating lives.
New Community Hall
08:30 PM. Admission: Adults: £3.50, Children: £1.50
Fri 23 May 2008 to Sun 25 May 2008
Boat of Garten May Festival 2008
Fri 23 May 2008
Rock the Boat - Gig & Disco
Local young bands perform - and DJ.
New Community Hall
07:00 PM. Admission: Adults: £5.00, Children: £3.00
Sat 24 May 2008
Garden Workshop
Community Garden
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Admission: £1.00 .
Sat 24 May 2008
Young Pavement Artist’s Workshop
2008 theme is ‘Arctic and Antarctic’
Community Garden
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Admission: £2.00
Sat 24 May 2008 to Sun 25 May 2008
Art Exhibition
New Community Hall
Sat 24 May 2008 to Sun 25 May 2008
Strathspey Railway “Teddy Bears Weekend”
Hunt the bears competition. Children travel free during the weekend if accompanied by a bear.
See http://www.strathspeysteamrailway.co.uk for more details
Boat of Garten Station
Sat 24 May 2008
Fred MacAulay
Undoubtedly one of the famous faces of Scottish comedy today.
“Rib-achingly funny, one of the funniest men alive” - Sunday Times
New Community Hall
02:30 PM. Admission: £12.00
Sat 24 May 2008
Village Family BBQ and entertainment
New Community Hall
07:30 PM.
Sun 25 May 2008
Communion
St Columba's Church
10:00 AM.
Mon 26 May 2008 to Thu 12 June 2008
Springwatch comes to the Strath!
BBC’s well known wildlife programme Springwatch, featuring of course Bill Oddie, Kate Humble and Simon King, starts on Monday 26th May and finishes on 12th June, being broadcast on the evenings of Monday to Thursday.
This year it will be featuring Badenoch and Strathspey – and hopefully of course something in and around the Boat.
Mon 26 May 2008
Bird Talk
Abernethy - a forest for the future
Talk by Jeremy Roberts or Ross Watson.
Abernethy nature reserve combines ancient forests with tranquil lochs, vast moorlands and spectacular mountains. This talk will describe how RSPB balances these superb natural characteristics with the need for management, to safeguard some of Britain's rarest wildlife.
New Community Hall
08:30 PM. Admission: Adults: £3.50, Children: £1.50
Mon 02 June 2008
Bird Talk
Wildlife of the Cairngorms National Park
Talk by Allan Bantick.
An exploration of the birds and animals, from the mountain summits to the majestic River Spey, illustrating the rich diversity of wildlife to be found in this very special area.
New Community Hall
08:30 PM. Admission: Adults: £3.50, Children: £1.50
Mon 09 June 2008
Bird Talk
Abernethy - a forest for the future
Talk by Jeremy Roberts or Ross Watson.
Abernethy nature reserve combines ancient forests with tranquil lochs, vast moorlands and spectacular mountains. This talk will describe how RSPB balances these superb natural characteristics with the need for management, to safeguard some of Britain's rarest wildlife.
New Community Hall
08:30 PM. Admission: Adults: £3.50, Children: £1.50
Sat 14 June 2008 to Sun 15 June 2008
Forties Weekend
Military encampments, vintage aircraft fly past, stalls, vintage military vehicles.
Grand dance at the Boat Hotel from 7:30PM - tickets £ 6.
Sun 15 June 2008
Cycle Sportiv
The Cycle Sportive is on 15th June when between 200 and 500 cyclists will cycle through the village between about 2pm and 5 pm during the later stages of a 100 mile ride starting and finishing at the Cairngorm Car Park.
Deshar School Parent Council is raising funds by operating a food station at the school for competitors. Further information from: admin@strathpuffer.co.uk
Mon 16 June 2008
Bird Talk
Wetland Wonder
Talk by Peter Moore.
A look at the wildlife and management of RSPB Insh Marshes National Nature Reserve - the most important wetland in Scotland.
New Community Hall
08:30 PM. Admission: Adults: £3.50, Children: £1.50
Mon 23 June 2008
Bird Talk
Abernethy - a forest for the future
Talk by Jeremy Roberts or Ross Watson.
Abernethy nature reserve combines ancient forests with tranquil lochs, vast moorlands and spectacular mountains. This talk will describe how RSPB balances these superb natural characteristics with the need for management, to safeguard some of Britain's rarest wildlife.
New Community Hall
08:30 PM. Admission: Adults: £3.50, Children: £1.50
Mon 30 June 2008
Bird Talk
Wildlife of the Cairngorms National Park
Talk by Allan Bantick.
An exploration of the birds and animals, from the mountain summits to the majestic River Spey, illustrating the rich diversity of wildlife to be found in this very special area.
New Community Hall
08:30 PM. Admission: Adults: £3.50, Children: £1.50
Tue 01 July 2008 to Thu 18 September 2008
Steam Train
The Strathspey Railway will be hosting the “Battle of Britain” Class locomotive 34070 Manston.
See http://www.strathspeysteamrailway.co.uk for details.
Boat of Garten Station
Mon 07 July 2008
Bird Talk
Wetland Wonder
Talk by Peter Moore.
A look at the wildlife and management of RSPB Insh Marshes National Nature Reserve - the most important wetland in Scotland.
New Community Hall
08:30 PM. Admission: Adults: £3.50, Children: £1.50
Mon 14 July 2008
Bird Talk
Ospreys
Talk by a member of the 2008 Loch Garten Team.
The illustrated story of Operation Osprey – the return of the osprey, Scotland’s most famous conservation success story.
New Community Hall
08:30 PM. Admission: Adults: £3.50, Children: £1.50
Thu 17 July 2008
Cairngorms Ceilidh Trail
These talented, energetic youngsters provide a memorable evening of traditional music and dance
New Community Hall
08:00 PM. Admission: £5.00
Fri 18 July 2008
Scottish Chamber Orchestra
email: glenavonhouse@aol.com or call 01479 831213 for more information
New Community Hall
08:00 PM.
Sat 19 July 2008 to Sun 20 July 2008
Strathspey Steam Fair
A great family weekend - Steam traction engines, Road Wagons, Road Rollers, Miniature engines, Fairground organ & Stalls. “Two Train Day”.
Parade of Road Vehicles on the Sunday afternoon
Mon 21 July 2008
Bird Talk
Wildlife of the Cairngorms National Park
Talk by Allan Bantick.
An exploration of the birds and animals, from the mountain summits to the majestic River Spey, illustrating the rich diversity of wildlife to be found in this very special area.
New Community Hall
08:30 PM. Admission: Adults: £3.50, Children: £1.50
Wed 23 July 2008
Elgin Strathspey & Reel Society Annual Fiddlers Concert
This is a must for lovers of Scottish Music!
Sales table
New Community Hall
08:00 PM. Admission: £5.00
Sun 27 July 2008
Communion
St Columba's Church
10:00 AM.
Mon 28 July 2008
Bird Talk
Abernethy - a forest for the future
Talk by Jeremy Roberts or Ross Watson.
Abernethy nature reserve combines ancient forests with tranquil lochs, vast moorlands and spectacular mountains. This talk will describe how RSPB balances these superb natural characteristics with the need for management, to safeguard some of Britain's rarest wildlife.
New Community Hall
08:30 PM. Admission: Adults: £3.50, Children: £1.50
Mon 04 August 2008
Bird Talk
Ospreys
Talk by a member of the 2008 Loch Garten Team.
The illustrated story of Operation Osprey – the return of the osprey, Scotland’s most famous conservation success story.
New Community Hall
08:30 PM. Admission: Adults: £3.50, Children: £1.50
Mon 11 August 2008
Bird Talk
Abernethy - a forest for the future
Talk by Jeremy Roberts or Ross Watson.
Abernethy nature reserve combines ancient forests with tranquil lochs, vast moorlands and spectacular mountains. This talk will describe how RSPB balances these superb natural characteristics with the need for management, to safeguard some of Britain's rarest wildlife.
New Community Hall
08:30 PM. Admission: Adults: £3.50, Children: £1.50
Mon 18 August 2008
Bird Talk
Ospreys
Talk by a member of the 2008 Loch Garten Team.
The illustrated story of Operation Osprey – the return of the osprey, Scotland’s most famous conservation success story.
New Community Hall
08:30 PM. Admission: Adults: £3.50, Children: £1.50
Sun 24 August 2008
HOG in the BoG
Join the Harley Davidson Riders and enthusiasts for their annual visit!
Live Band, licensed bar, Family BBQ and games for all ages.
All proceeds in aid of the Community Hall
New Community Hall
12:00 PM to 04:00 PM.
Sun 24 August 2008
Hang Wangford and Reg Meuross in concert
A must see and hear for any fan of country music - and if you’re not a fan, you’ll soon convert.
Their music is beautiful, their stories are funny and they’ve got a great taste in cowboy shirts.
Book online at http://www.thebooth.co.uk
New Community Hall
07:30 PM. Admission: £8.00
Mon 25 August 2008
Bird Talk
Wildlife of the Cairngorms National Park
Talk by Allan Bantick.
An exploration of the birds and animals, from the mountain summits to the majestic River Spey, illustrating the rich diversity of wildlife to be found in this very special area.
New Community Hall
08:30 PM. Admission: Adults: £3.50, Children: £1.50
Sat 30 August 2008
Famous Fundraising Annual Auction
Sale of furniture, paintings, bric a brac and other goods.
If you call Lorraine MacPherson on 831506, she can arrange uplift.
All proceeds in aid of Community Hall.
New Community Hall
01:00 PM.
Sun 31 August 2008
Communion
St Columba's Church
10:00 AM.
Thu 11 September 2008
Osprey Music Society
Season starts - more info soon.
Sun 14 September 2008
Unite
Simply Worship Aviemore
Sat 20 September 2008 to Sun 21 September 2008
Cycle Cairngorm
A sponsored cycle ride around Cairngorm National Park
The event passes through Boat of Garten, and we would like to wish good luck to everyone involved.
More info can be found at http://www.cyclecairngorms.org/
Fri 26 September 2008
Boat of Garten Book Festival
Our very own book festival.
Author talks, workshops, book sales, refreshments, creche.
Programme leaflet available in June.
New Community Hall
Sun 26 October 2008
Communion
St Columba's Church
10:00 AM.
Sun 30 November 2008
Unite
Pre Christmas Event - Aviemore
Mon 12 May 2008
Bird Talk
Capercaillie in the Cairngorms National Park
Talk by Kenny Kortland.
Capercaillie are one of the main conservation objectives of the Cairngorms National Park – what needs to be done to ensure they can co-exist with increasing tourism and recreation?
Tue 06 May 2008
Wildlife for Everyone
Dragonflies
Lead by Jonathan Willet. Further information from Heather at heatherbantick@yahoo.co.uk.
Mon 05 May 2008
Bird Talk
The stories of special birds
Talk by Roy Dennis.
Understanding the migrations and wintering places of Scotland’s migratory raptors - honey buzzard, marsh harrier and ospreys – crossing the great Sahara, escaping a watery death in the Atlantic and other stories of their fascinating lives.
Tue 01 April 2008
Wildlife for Everyone
Moths
Lead by Mike Taylor. Further information from Heather at heatherbantick@yahoo.co.uk.
Sun 23 March 2008
Communion
Sun 16 March 2008
Sport’s Relief Sponsored Walk
To Aviemore and Back!
Sponsorship form can be downloaded OR I have some printed - available from Hall during Wednesday Youth Group session - Youth Group are not in the hall on Friday.
Adults are welcome to join us for the walk - sponsorship not needed but please make a donation to charity if you can.
All sponsorship money will be collected by me (or Youth Group) and donated to Sports Relief as a whole collection – rather than each person submitting their own. Completed sponsorship forms and money will be collected at the next Youth Group on Friday 21st March.
The walk is open to those outside Youth Group as long as children have a parent/guardian with them. Adults are welcome to join in too.
All sponsorship money will go directly to Sport Relief - all donations will be split between Boat Youth Group and Sport Relief.
Sat 15 March 2008
BOGYG & Sport Relief Family Night of Fun
Come dressed as a celebrity sports person – prize for best dressed adult/child
A night of quizzes, games, raffle and sweepstakes. So bring some spare cash!! Money raised will be split between Sport Relief and Boat Youth Group (except the sweepstake, which is purely for Sport Relief). Everyone welcome!!!
If anyone has any prizes they can donate for raffle then please pop them up to the hall – during Wednesday Youth Group session – or to my house – 18 Birch Grove. Youth Group are not in the hall on Friday.
Mon 25 February 2008
Winter Talk
Billericay to Kathmandu by car in 1973.
a DVD of an 8mm movie taken at the time.
With John Bruce (Publisher, Website Developer and Intrepid Adventurer!)
Tue 12 February 2008
Winter Talk
Utah - America’s most remarkable state
With Chris Carter (Lecturer, Photographer and Traveller)
Tue 05 February 2008
Wildlife for Everyone
Meeting of the BoGWiG Wildlife Group
Amongst other items, come and meet the BBC Spring Watch Team!
The BBC are considering featuring Boat in Spring Watch this year, so if you've any information or stories, please come along and join in.
Mon 28 January 2008
Winter Talk
Trekking the Annapurna Circuit in the Himalayas
With Tania Alliod (Marketing Manager for Cairngorm Mountain, Skier Trekker and Mountain Biker!)
Tue 15 January 2008
Winter Talk
The work of the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team
With John Allen (Leader of the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team)
Wed 02 January 2008
Rock The Boat
Wed 02 January 2008
Wildlife Walk
Meet at the Community Hall
Mon 31 December 2007
Hogmanay Ceilidh
with the Benachally Ceilidh Band in the Community Hall.
More details soon
Sat 29 December 2007
Cairngorms Ceilidh Trail
some of the best
young musicians from the National Park
offer an evening of traditional music and
ceilidh dancing. A chance to practice those
steps before the Hogmanay Ceilidh!
Sat 29 December 2007
‘Off The Wall’ Community Art Project
unveiling
and an opportunity to meet the artists.
Fri 28 December 2007
‘Old Blind Dogs’ in concert
a rare chance to see this amazing award-winning traditional band - "One of the original cutting edge outfits in Scotland’s continuing new roots revival!"
www.oldblinddogs.co.uk.
STOP PRESS!
on 1 December, Old Blind Dogs won the coveted title of Folk Band of the Year 2007 at the Scots Trad Music Awards, so don't miss this gig!
Fri 28 December 2007
Story Telling
Fri 28 December 2007 to Thu 01 January 1970
Creative Cairngorms Art Exhibition
Tue 25 December 2007
Christmas Morning Service
Mon 24 December 2007
Christmas Eve Service
Mon 24 December 2007
Carol Singing
Bring your lanterns and torches - refreshments available.
Sun 23 December 2007
Christmas Sunday morning Service
Thu 20 December 2007 to Sat 22 December 2007
Showboaters present Cinderella
The Showboaters’ version of this classic tale!
Tue 18 December 2007
Lunch Club
Community Hall Lunch Club in the New Hall Lounge - Soup and Sandwiches. Everybody welcome. 1230 in the New Hall Lounge. £3 per person.
More Info available in our leaflet
Sun 16 December 2007
Car Boot Sale
Stands £5.00, Entry £1.00. For further info call 01479 831305
Tue 11 December 2007
Lunch Club
Community Hall Lunch Club in the New Hall Lounge - Soup and Sandwiches. Everybody welcome. 1230 in the New Hall Lounge. £3 per person.
More Info available in our leaflet
Mon 10 December 2007
Winter Talk
The Culloden Project
The building of the new visitor centre and the findings of recent research into the Battle of Culloden.
With Alexander Bennett (Culloden Project Coordinator for the National Trust for Scotland)
Sun 09 December 2007
Car Boot Sale
Stands £5.00, Entry £1.00. For further info call 01479 831305
Tue 04 December 2007
Lunch Club
Community Hall Lunch Club in the New Hall Lounge - Soup and Sandwiches. Everybody welcome. 1230 in the New Hall Lounge. £3 per person.
More Info available in our leaflet
Sun 02 December 2007
UNITE!
An Ecumenical Celebration for Christmas
Sun 02 December 2007
Car Boot Sale
Stands £5.00, Entry £1.00. For further info call 01479 831305
Sat 01 December 2007
Deshar Parents Council Christmas Craft Fayre
FREE ENTRY
Great value cafe: Home made soup, sandwiches, home baking, mulled wine, hot & cold drinks.
Children's craft making (supervised) £1.00
Santa's grotto £1.00
Raffle: Luxury M & S Hamper etc.
Tables still available £8.00
Tue 27 November 2007
Winter Talk
Rothiemurchus 100 years ago
Through the lens of Walter Dempster.
With Walter Dempster (Local Historian and grandson of the photographer)
Tue 27 November 2007
Lunch Club
Community Hall Lunch Club in the New Hall Lounge - Soup and Sandwiches. Everybody welcome. 1230 in the New Hall Lounge. £3 per person.
More Info available in our leaflet
Sun 25 November 2007
Car Boot Sale
Stands £5.00, Entry £1.00. For further info call 01479 831305
Tue 20 November 2007
Lunch Club
Community Hall Lunch Club in the New Hall Lounge - Soup and Sandwiches. Everybody welcome. 1230 in the New Hall Lounge. £3 per person.
More Info available in our leaflet
Sun 18 November 2007
Car Boot Sale
Stands £5.00, Entry £1.00. For further info call 01479 831305
Sat 17 November 2007
Showboaters present “Take 5”
The Showboaters are proud to present “Take 5” - an evening of short comedy plays.
Fri 16 November 2007
Showboaters present “Take 5”
The Showboaters are proud to present “Take 5” - an evening of short comedy plays.
Tue 13 November 2007
Winter Talk
The unsupported crossing of Greenland
With Myrtle Simpson (Explorer, Writer, Mountaineer & Lecturer)
Mon 12 November 2007
Community Company AGM
Sun 11 November 2007
Car Boot Sale
Stands £5.00, Entry £1.00. For further info call 01479 831305
Tue 06 November 2007
BoGWig - Wildlife for Everyone
Recognising Local Birds by Sight and Sound
For most of us enjoyment of birds increases when we can recognise them.
Come and see the images and hear the sounds of the birds you are likely to encounter in this area
Sat 03 November 2007
Boat of Garten Bonfire Night
Food from 5.30pm. Bonfire 6pm. Fireworks 6.30pm
Mon 29 October 2007
Winter Talk
Victorian Boat of Garten
Its planned settlement and other roots within Strathspey.
With George Dixon (Local Historian)
Sun 28 October 2007
Communion
Sat 13 October 2007
Off The Wall community art project
Painting/ Finishing
Off the Wall Community Arts Project is a series of one day community art
workshops that collectively will result in a unique piece of art; created by
the community for the community, that will be displayed in the New Community
Hall.
Full instruction, materials and equipment will be
supplied on the day. Please wear old clothing that you don't mind getting
messy!
Please bring along a packed lunch - refreshments will be available
throughout the day at the hall.
Booking is essential as places are limited. Open to all ages and abilities
(under 14's to be accompanied). Attendance of previous workshops is not required.
For more information, please contact Christine Morrison 01479 831057, christinemorrison@btinternet.com
Supported and funded by: Highland 2007, Boat
of Garten Community Company, Boat of Garten New Community Hall.
Wed 10 October 2007
Season ticket catch return submission deadline
For the period to 30th September 2007 to be returned by 10th October 2007.
Sat 06 October 2007
BBC Radio Scotland’s Let’s do the show right here
With Special guest start Michelle McManus
Supported by:
Carry on ShowBoaters, Patsy & Stewart Burr,
Alan Bantick, Valerie Fairweather & Kevin
Redgewell and Seconds to Insanity!
+ Quiz, a Charity Auction and a Licensed Bar
Sun 30 September 2007
Village Hall Pairs Open Greensome Golf Competition
Handicap Required
Sun 30 September 2007
Trout Season Closes
Sat 29 September 2007
Salmon Season Closes
Sun 23 September 2007
Off The Wall community art project
Modelling workshop
Off the Wall Community Arts Project is a series of one day community art
workshops that collectively will result in a unique piece of art; created by
the community for the community, that will be displayed in the New Community
Hall.
Attendants can book on either the Saturday or Sunday session, or both. Full instruction, materials and equipment will be
supplied on the day. Please wear old clothing that you don't mind getting
messy!
Please bring along a packed lunch - refreshments will be available
throughout the day at the hall.
Booking is essential as places are limited. Open to all ages and abilities
(under 14's to be accompanied). Attendance of previous workshops is not required.
For more information, please contact Christine Morrison 01479 831057, christinemorrison@btinternet.com
Supported and funded by: Highland 2007, Boat
of Garten Community Company, Boat of Garten New Community Hall.
Sat 22 September 2007
Off The Wall community art project
Modelling workshop
Off the Wall Community Arts Project is a series of one day community art
workshops that collectively will result in a unique piece of art; created by
the community for the community, that will be displayed in the New Community
Hall.
Attendants can book on either the Saturday or Sunday session, or both. Full instruction, materials and equipment will be
supplied on the day. Please wear old clothing that you don't mind getting
messy!
Please bring along a packed lunch - refreshments will be available
throughout the day at the hall.
Booking is essential as places are limited. Open to all ages and abilities
(under 14's to be accompanied). Attendance of previous workshops is not required.
For more information, please contact Christine Morrison 01479 831057, christinemorrison@btinternet.com
Supported and funded by: Highland 2007, Boat
of Garten Community Company, Boat of Garten New Community Hall.
Sun 16 September 2007
UNITE!
Sat 15 September 2007
Off The Wall community art project
Photographic workshop
Off the Wall Community Arts Project is a series of one day community art
workshops that collectively will result in a unique piece of art; created by
the community for the community, that will be displayed in the New Community
Hall.
Saturday the 15th will concentrate on digital photography. Please bring along:
own digital camera*, all leads and instruction book, packed
lunch and suitable outdoor clothing.
Refreshments will be available
throughout the day at the hall. (*a limited number of loan cameras are available.)
Booking is essential as places are limited. Open to all ages and abilities
(under 14's to be accompanied)
For more information, please contact Christine Morrison 01479 831057, christinemorrison@btinternet.com
Supported and funded by: Highland 2007, Boat
of Garten Community Company, Boat of Garten New Community Hall.
Sat 08 September 2007
Blas Festival 2007 Concert
With Boxclub and Ishbel Macaskill.
Tickets available at www.thebooth.co.uk.
Sat 01 September 2007
Boat of Garten Book Day
with authors Nicola Morgan, Lin Anderson, Keith Gray, Andrew Greig, Catherine MacPhail and Bob Barton. Full details at the Boat website.
Mon 27 August 2007
RSPB Illustrated Talk
Wildlife of the Cairngorms National Park
An exploration of the birds and animals, from the mountain summits to the majestic River Spey, illustrating the rich diversity of wildlife to be found in this very special area.
Talk by Allan Bantick
Sun 26 August 2007
HOG in the BoG
Now in its 3rd year – Thunder in the Glens comes to town.
Granlea House grounds from 12 – 4PM. Live Band, licensed bar, BBQ and games for all ages.
Sun 26 August 2007
Communion
Sat 25 August 2007
Annual Village Hall Auction
Good quality furniture and other sales goods accepted as a donation or on a commission basis.
The by- now famous Boat of Garten Village Hall Auction. The last in the Old Village Hall – so use this opportunity to say farewell to it!
Mon 20 August 2007
RSPB Illustrated Talk
Tanzania
RSPB works with partners all over the world to protect biodiversity. This talk covers what they have been involved with in Tanzania recently, working with wetland birds and Masai communities from a member of Abernethy’s staff who was part of the latest work.
Talk by Ross Watson
Sat 18 August 2007
Opening of New Community Hall
Details of the event to follow!
Mon 13 August 2007
RSPB Illustrated Talk
Wildlife of the Cairngorms National Park
An exploration of the birds and animals, from the mountain summits to the majestic River Spey, illustrating the rich diversity of wildlife to be found in this very special area.
Talk by Allan Bantick
Sat 11 August 2007
Golf Club Annual BBQ
open to members and guests of members
Wed 08 August 2007
Bunnies Tennis Cup
Competition for members - membership open to all
Mon 06 August 2007
RSPB Illustrated Talk
50 years of Operation Osprey
The illustrated story of Operation Osprey – the return of the osprey, Scotland’s most famous conservation success story.
Talk by Richard Thaxton
Sat 04 August 2007
Men’s 36 Hole Open Competition
Handicap Required
Fri 03 August 2007
Senior’s Tennis Cup
Competition for members - membership open to all
Wed 01 August 2007
Garten Tennis Cup
Competition for members - membership open to all
Tue 31 July 2007
Lochiel Trophy Golf Competition for Juniors
No Handicap Required
number of holes depends on age
Mon 30 July 2007
RSPB Illustrated Talk
Wildlife of the Cairngorms National Park
An exploration of the birds and animals, from the mountain summits to the majestic River Spey, illustrating the rich diversity of wildlife to be found in this very special area.
Talk by Allan Bantick
Thu 26 July 2007
Seniors Open Golf Competition
Handicap Required
Wed 25 July 2007
Elgin Strathspey & Reel Fiddlers Concert
an evening of Scottish music and laughter in the Village Hall 8pm. Tickets available in local shops and on the door.
Mon 23 July 2007
RSPB Illustrated Talk
50 years of Operation Osprey
The illustrated story of Operation Osprey – the return of the osprey, Scotland’s most famous conservation success story.
Talk by Stewart Taylor
Sun 22 July 2007
Communion
Sat 21 July 2007 to Sun 22 July 2007
Steam Fair
A great family day out. Steam Traction Engines, Road Wagons, Road Rollers, Miniature Engines, Fairground Organ and Stalls. Its also a “Two Train” Day. Parade of Road Vehicles on the Sunday Afternoon.
Fri 20 July 2007
Rock The Boat!
Rock the Boat features Stereoglo, supported by Rock the Boat Progression winners Arcane, Rachel Sermanni and Loose Cannon.
For more info on Stereoglo, see http://www.stereoglo.co.uk/
More info on Rock The Boat available on the Boat Website
Thu 19 July 2007
Woven Strings Scottish Tour
A double header solo tour with harpist Rachel Hair and prize-winning Skye fiddler Sarah Naylor.
From sparkling jigs and reels to heart-stopping slow airs, Rachel Hair and Sarah Naylor, two of Scotlands finest Traditional musicians join forces to present an evening of Scottish harp and fiddle. Both critically acclaimed in their own right, the concert will see them perform both as soloists and as a duo as part of the “Woven Strings Tour”.
Rachel and Sarah will also be running hour long workshops (separate levels of elementary/intermediate/advanced) at several venues to coincide with the tour. Please email info@rachelhair.com for more information on the workshops.
Mon 16 July 2007
RSPB Illustrated Talk
Wildlife of the Cairngorms National Park
An exploration of the birds and animals, from the mountain summits to the majestic River Spey, illustrating the rich diversity of wildlife to be found in this very special area.
Talk by Allan Bantick
Tue 10 July 2007
Season ticket catch return submission deadline
For the period to 30th June 2007 to be returned by 10th July 2007. (All Salmon and Grilse caught must be reported by telephone per ticket details within 48 hrs of capture).
Mon 09 July 2007
RSPB Illustrated Talk
Abernethy - A Forest for the future
Abernethy nature reserve combines ancient forests with tranquil lochs, vast moorlands and spectacular mountains. This talk will describe how RSPB balances these superb natural characteristics with the need for management, to safeguard some of Britain’s rarest wildlife.
Talk by Richard Thaxton
Mon 02 July 2007
RSPB Illustrated Talk
Wildlife of the Cairngorms National Park
An exploration of the birds and animals, from the mountain summits to the majestic River Spey, illustrating the rich diversity of wildlife to be found in this very special area.
Talk by Allan Bantick
Mon 25 June 2007
RSPB Illustrated Talk
Abernethy - A Forest for the future
Abernethy nature reserve combines ancient forests with tranquil lochs, vast moorlands and spectacular mountains. This talk will describe how RSPB balances these superb natural characteristics with the need for management, to safeguard some of Britain’s rarest wildlife.
Talk by Jeremy Roberts
Mon 18 June 2007
RSPB Illustrated Talk
50 years of Operation Osprey
The illustrated story of Operation Osprey – the return of the osprey, Scotland’s most famous conservation success story.
Talk by Stewart Taylor
Sat 16 June 2007
Mixed Open Golf Competition
Handicap Required
Mon 11 June 2007
RSPB Illustrated Talk
Abernethy - A Forest for the future
Abernethy nature reserve combines ancient forests with tranquil lochs, vast moorlands and spectacular mountains. This talk will describe how RSPB balances these superb natural characteristics with the need for management, to safeguard some of Britain’s rarest wildlife.
Talk by Jeremy Roberts
Sat 09 June 2007
Deshar School Summer Fayre
Mon 04 June 2007
RSPB Illustrated Talk
50 years of Operation Osprey
The illustrated story of Operation Osprey – the return of the osprey, Scotland’s most famous conservation success story.
Talk by Stewart Taylor
Sun 03 June 2007
UNITE!
An Ecumenical Celebration for Summer
Mon 28 May 2007
RSPB Illustrated Talk
Abernethy - A Forest for the future
Abernethy nature reserve combines ancient forests with tranquil lochs, vast moorlands and spectacular mountains. This talk will describe how RSPB balances these superb natural characteristics with the need for management, to safeguard some of Britain’s rarest wildlife.
Talk by Ross Watson
Sun 27 May 2007
Boat of Garten May Festival
R3 Tenors
Declan McCusker, Robert Crowe and Bruce Davis are once again on tour, singing Scottish songs, your favourite operatic arias and songs from the shows, accompanied by Derek Clark, Head of Music at Scottish Opera.
Sun 27 May 2007
Communion
Sat 26 May 2007
Boat of Garten May Festival
Late Night Badger Watch
Numbers are limited so please book first on 01479 831768
Sat 26 May 2007
Boat of Garten May Festival
Rock The Boat Competition
local bands vying for the opportunity to play at the Steam Fair in July
Supported by Highland 2007
Sat 26 May 2007
Boat of Garten May Festival
Wildlife Walk
Numbers are limited, so please book first on 01479 831768
Sat 26 May 2007 to Mon 28 May 2007
Boat of Garten May Festival
Creative Cairngorms Art Exhibition
11:00 - 4PM Saturday and Monday,
12:30 - 4PM Sunday
Sat 26 May 2007
Boat of Garten May Festival
Garden Workshop
10AM until noon
Sat 26 May 2007
Boat of Garten May Festival
Young Pavement Artists Workshop
‘Arctic and Antarctic’ - proceeds to Muscular Dystrophy Campaign
Fri 25 May 2007
Boat of Garten May Festival
Duncan Chisholm & Ivan Drever
traditional music from one of Scotland’s top duos, providing an ‘amazing excitement level with just acoustic instruments’
Mon 21 May 2007
RSPB Illustrated Talk
Highlands Odyssey
A journey through some of Scotland’s wild places and their special wildlife.
Talk by Desmond Duggan
Mon 14 May 2007
RSPB Illustrated Talk
Rare Raptors - Satellite Tracking of Migration
Understanding the migrations and wintering places of Scotland’s migratory raptors - honey buzzard, marsh harrier and ospreys – crossing the great Sahara, escaping a watery death in the Atlantic and other stories of their fascinating lives.
Talk by Roy Dennis
Sun 13 May 2007
Boat of Garten May Festival
Glenalmond College Choir and Instrumentalists
Stay on afterwards for refreshments and a chance to meet some of these musical youngsters.
Sun 13 May 2007 to Sun 27 May 2007
Boat of Garten May Festival
Various events - see below for more details on individual events
Sat 12 May 2007
Scottish Women's Rural Institutes Arts and Crafts
Fri 11 May 2007
Scottish Women’s Rural Institutes Arts & Crafts
Mon 07 May 2007
RSPB Illustrated Talk
Capercaillie in the Cairngorm National Park
Capercaillie are one of the main conservation objectives of the Cairngorms National Park – what needs to be done to ensure they can co-exist with increasing tourism and recreation?
Talk by Kenny Kortland
Thu 03 May 2007
Scottish Parliament and The Highland Council Elections
Mon 30 April 2007
RSPB Illustrated Talk
Rare Raptors - Satellite Tracking of Migration
Understanding the migrations and wintering places of Scotland's migratory raptors - honey buzzard, marsh harrier and ospreys – crossing the great Sahara, escaping a watery death in the Atlantic and other stories of their fascinating lives.
Talk by Roy Dennis
Wed 11 April 2007
UNITE!
An Ecumenical Celebration for Easter
Sun 08 April 2007
Easter Sunday Service
Easter Songs and Readings
Sun 08 April 2007
Easter Sunday Service
Sun 08 April 2007
Outdoor Easter Sunday Service
Short service on the shores of Loch Garten
Fri 06 April 2007
Church Service
The Crucifixion
Sun 01 April 2007
Community Garden Tidy-up
Come and join us for the first “garden” of the 2007. We need to tidy up after the ravages of the winter and see that everything is shipshape for Easter.
Sun 01 April 2007
Palm Sunday Service
Fri 30 March 2007 to Sat 31 March 2007
Showboaters present ‘A Bolt from the Blue’ by David
An ordinary man, an extraordinary story, as Edward is about to face the ultimate mid-life crisis.
David Tristram is one of the Showboaters’ favourite playwrights, and this black comedy is his latest play - its certainly different!
the Showboaters’ website.
Tue 27 March 2007
Annual Stated Meeting of St Columba’s
Tue 13 March 2007
Winter Talk
Two Wheels and No Bell! - China by Mountain Bike
with Tania Alliod.
In 1984, Tania Alliod (nee Adams), at the age of 18, along with fellow student Bruce Simpson (22), undertook a remarkable 2,000 mile bike ride through China. Beginning in Beijing and ending in Hong Kong, they travelled by train, boat and mountain bike, visiting some of the remotest mountain provinces of Western China and travelling by boat down through the Yangtze Gorge. Over 20 years later, and with the hindsight that only the passing of time allows, Tania recounts the highs and lows, challenges and hilarity of what she describes as a ‘character forming life experience’. This was the early days of mountain bikes; it was a post Mao China but pre Tiananmen Square and few from the west could gain access to the People’s Republic of China. In this talk, Tania affords us an insight of a China very few westerners have ever seen or are ever likely to see again.
Mon 26 February 2007
Open Meeting
Discussion on planned development in Deshar Woods
A meeting to discuss new proposals for houses in the Deshar Woods from Aviemore & Highlands Development Ltd. There will also be open sessions from 2.30 pm – 4 pm and 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm to enable residents to look at the plans etc with the meeting commencing at 7.30 pm.
Tue 20 February 2007
Winter Talk
The Changing Face of Glasgow Since the 1950s
with Chris Carter.
The Second World War brought a resurgence of activity in the traditional industries of shipbuilding, heavy engineering and locomotive construction that had made Glasgow one of the great manufacturing cities of the world. By the mid-1950s, however, a renewed and long-term phase of decline had begun, bringing with it the highest levels of unemployment in the UK. At the same time, Glasgow had some of the worst slums and highest levels of population overcrowding in Europe. The outlook was bleak but, together with a number of government agencies, the city sought to attract new industries, to undertake massive redevelopment of its most overcrowded areas and to improve its transport infrastructure. Using photographs taken over a period of nearly fifty years, this talk attempts to show what actually happened, to assess the successes and the failures and to demonstrate how certain changes in policy for urban renewal, together with some key events and innovations, have done much to change the image of Glasgow and give the city a renewed confidence in itself.
Mon 29 January 2007
Winter Talk
Snow on the Equator
with Bob Barton.
This talk tells the story of the first ascents of two difficult new climbs on Mount Kenya and Kilimanjaro, done when both mountains still had substantial glaciers. The Kilimanjaro climb involved scaling a one hundred foot icicle at over 18,000 feet! The climb on Mt Kenya had the most spectacular bivouac in a perfect ice cave and followed ice runnels that were so ephemeral that the climb has never been repeated and probably never will until the ice age returns! Both mountains offer dramatic examples of volcanic scenery and sit in the wonderful alpine environment of the East African Highlands with its unique plants such as Giant Lobelia and Giant Groundsel, evocative names like ‘The Gate of Mists’ and superb views in every direction.
Wed 17 January 2007
Open Pot Luck Healthy Supper
The BoG Fatties Group are having an Open Pot Luck Healthy Supper. If you want to shed those Christmas extra pounds, come along and bring a dish of something healthy to share. Then you can sign up for a session of 6 weeks.
Tue 16 January 2007
Winter Talk
From Belarus to Borneo
with Allan and Heather Bantick.
In the winter of 2005/06, Heather and Allan undertook two adventures which could hardly have been more different. The first took place in the frozen wastes of Eastern Europe and the second in the jungles of South-east Asia. In this presentation, illustrated with scores of pictures and video clips, Heather and Allan give you a glimpse of Belarus (there are only so many pictures of snow you can tolerate!) before concentrating on their travels through Borneo, a journey which takes in towns, villages and festivals as well as the steaming jungles and their inhabitants.
