Boat of Garten Events

This is a must for lovers of Scottish Music!

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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.

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

email: glenavonhouse@aol.com or call 01479 831213 for more information

*** SORRY, SOLD OUT ***

These talented, energetic youngsters provide a memorable evening of traditional music and dance

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.

Davall Developments Ltd are holding a ‘Drop In’ to display the plans for their proposed new estate of 79 plots beside the Community Hall, for which they intend to apply for Planning Approval - all are welcome.

The Community Council is holding a separate ‘Listening Meeting’ to discuss these plans and learn what YOU think about them, also on Wed. 9 July, at the Community Hall, at 7.15pm. All welcome.

Talk by Peter Moore.

A look at the wildlife and management of RSPB Insh Marshes National Nature Reserve - the most important wetland in Scotland.

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.

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.

Talk by Peter Moore.

A look at the wildlife and management of RSPB Insh Marshes National Nature Reserve - the most important wetland in Scotland.

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

Military encampments, vintage aircraft fly past, stalls, vintage military vehicles.

Grand dance at the Boat Hotel from 7:30PM - tickets £ 6.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Undoubtedly one of the famous faces of Scottish comedy today.

“Rib-achingly funny, one of the funniest men alive” - Sunday Times

Hunt the bears competition. Children travel free during the weekend if accompanied by a bear.

See http://www.strathspeysteamrailway.co.uk for more details

2008 theme is ‘Endangered Species’

Local young bands perform - and DJ.

The Community Council has organised a Village Spring Clean for Wednesday, 21 May, at 6.30 pm - if you can come along and help, it would be appreciated!

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.

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?

Lead by Jonathan Willet. Further information from Heather at heatherbantick@yahoo.co.uk.

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.

Lead by Mike Taylor. Further information from Heather at heatherbantick@yahoo.co.uk.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

For the period to 30th September 2007 to be returned by 10th October 2007.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).