Boat of Garten Events

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This year’s events


Mon 06 July 2009 Illustrated Wildlife Talk - "Ospreys" with Clare Foot

The illustrated story of the return of the osprey, Scotland’s most famous conservation success story.

Boat of Garten Community Hall - Admission £3.50/£1.50


 08:30 PM. 
Wed 08 July 2009 The Fiddlers Concert

The Elgin Strathspey and Reel Society present The Fiddlers Concert. Boat of Garten Community Hall. Doors open 7.30pm. Tickets £5 at door or in local shops.

An annual fundraising concert filled with traditional music and light hearted stories. Refreshments included.


 08:00 PM. 
Mon 13 July 2009 Illustrated Talk Abernethy Forest with Richard Thaxton

Abernethy National Nature Reserve combines ancient forests with tranquil lochs, vast moorlands and spectacular mountains. This talk will describe how the RSPB balances these superb natural characteristics with the need for management, to safeguard some of Britain's rarest wildlife.

Boat of Garten Community Hall - Admission £3.50/£1.50


 08:30 PM. 
Fri 17 July 2009 Cairngorms Ceilidh Trail in concert

Enjoy a great evening of traditional Highland music from talented young local musicians, singers and dancers.

8 pm Boat of Garten Community Hall - Tickets Adults £5 and children £3 on sale at the door.

Refreshments and ice cream on sale.

 

 

 
Sat 18 July 2009 to Sun 19 July 2009 Strathspey Railway Steam Fair

Traction Engines, Road Rollers, Dutch Organ, Steam Lorries, minature engines on view and in Grand Parade on Sunday.

Tractorfest at Broomhill Station.

Vintage Bus Park and Ride.

Full details at www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk.


Mon 20 July 2009 Illustrated Wildlife Talk - "Wetland Wonder" with Karen Sutcliffe

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

Boat of Garten Community Hall - Admission £3.50/£1.50


 08:30 PM. 
Mon 27 July 2009 Illustrated Talk Abernethy Forest with Richard Thaxton

Abernethy National Nature Reserve combines ancient forests with tranquil lochs, vast moorlands and spectacular mountains. This talk will describe how the RSPB balances these superb natural characteristics with the need for management, to safeguard some of Britain's rarest wildlife.

Boat of Garten Community Hall - Admission £3.50/£1.50


 08:30 PM. 
Mon 03 August 2009 Illustrated Wildlife Talk - "Ospreys" with Clare Foot

The illustrated story of the return of the osprey, Scotland’s most famous conservation success story.

Boat of Garten Community Hall - Admission £3.50/£1.50


 08:30 PM. 
Mon 10 August 2009 Illustrated Wildlife Talk Red Kites

Red kites are beautiful, graceful birds of prey, wonderful to watch and have a fascinating history.

8.30 pm Boat of Garten Community Hall Admission £3.50/£1.50
Mon 17 August 2009 Illustrated Wildlife Talk - "Gardening for Wildlife" with Peter Moore

How to attract wildlife to your garden through appropriate design, planting and provision of nesting and feeding opportunities.

Boat of Garten Community Hall - Admission £3.50/£1.50


 08:30 PM. 
Mon 24 August 2009 Illustrated Talk Abernethy Forest with Richard Thaxton

Abernethy National Nature Reserve combines ancient forests with tranquil lochs, vast moorlands and spectacular mountains. This talk will describe how the RSPB balances these superb natural characteristics with the need for management, to safeguard some of Britain's rarest wildlife.

Boat of Garten Community Hall - Admission £3.50/£1.50


 08:30 PM. 

Previous Events


Mon 29 June 2009 Illustrated Talk Abernethy Forest with Richard Thaxton

Abernethy National Nature Reserve combines ancient forests with tranquil lochs, vast moorlands and spectacular mountains. This talk will describe how the RSPB balances these superb natural characteristics with the need for management, to safeguard some of Britain's rarest wildlife.

Boat of Garten Community Hall - Admission £3.50/£1.50
Mon 22 June 2009 Illustrated Talk Abernethy Forest with Jeremy Roberts

Abernethy National Nature Reserve combines ancient forests with tranquil lochs, vast moorlands and spectacular mountains. This talk will describe how the RSPB balances these superb natural characteristics with the need for management, to safeguard some of Britain's rarest wildlife.

Boat of Garten Community Hall - Admission £3.50/£1.50
Tue 16 June 2009 Session A9 and beyond

The celtic fiddle band Session A9 is coming to Boat of Garten Community Hall  at 8pm on the 16th June as part of their 16 gig Scottish Arts Council sponsored Tune-up Tour. Entry £12 & £10 for concessions. Tickets bookable online via www.thebooth.co.uk or by calling 01540 651558.
Mon 15 June 2009 Illustrated Wildlife Talk - "Ospreys" with Clare Foot

The illustrated story of the return of the osprey, Scotland’s most famous conservation success story.

Boat of Garten Community Hall - Admission £3.50/£1.50
Sat 13 June 2009 to Sun 14 June 2009 Strathspey Railway's Forties Weekend

Military encampments at Boat of Garten and Broomhill Stations; re-enactments; child evacuees; displays and stalls.

Vintage Bus Park and Ride.

Come dressed in 1940's costume!

GRAND DANCE at the Boat Hotel on Saturday, 13 June at 8pm - jitterbug the night away! Email janetwood_128@hotmail.com to book your tickets - also on sale at the stations, Boat of Garten Post Office and the Boat Hotel.

See www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk for full details.
Wed 10 June 2009 The Osprey Music Society Canta Vivo

Claire Debono (soprano) Simon Thacker (Classical guitarist)

Roberto Gerhard’s Spanish song cycle will be the basis of the programme, together with items from Rossini, Arcas, Rodrigo, Giuliani and others.

Ticket Prices:  £13 non members:  £11 members:  £5 students:  £2 under 16

Please send your request for tickets, together with a cheque for the appropriate amount made payable to Boat of Garten Community Company TOMS account, to: 
Ann Napier, TOMS, Ouchnoire, Boat of Garten, PH24 3BX


Mon 08 June 2009 Illustrated Talk Abernethy Forest with Richard Thaxton

Abernethy National Nature Reserve combines ancient forests with tranquil lochs, vast moorlands and spectacular mountains. This talk will describe how the RSPB balances these superb natural characteristics with the need for management, to safeguard some of Britain's rarest wildlife.

Boat of Garten Community Hall - Admission £3.50/£1.50
Mon 01 June 2009 Illustrated Talk Abernethy Forest with Jeremy Roberts

Abernethy National Nature Reserve combines ancient forests with tranquil lochs, vast moorlands and spectacular mountains. This talk will describe how the RSPB balances these superb natural characteristics with the need for management, to safeguard some of Britain's rarest wildlife.

Boat of Garten Community Hall - Admission £3.50/£1.50
Mon 25 May 2009 Life of Ospreys Illustrated talk with Roy Dennis

Roy has spent a lifetime working with ospreys in Scotland and will trace the bird's progress from just one pair in the1950s to nearly 200 pairs today. Roy’s personal account will cover everything from egg thieves to satellite tracking.

Boat of Garten Community Hall Admission £3.50/£1.50
Sat 23 May 2009 to Sun 24 May 2009 Strathspey Railway's Teddy Bears Weekend

Fun for all the family and free travel for children accompanied by a bear!

See www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk for full details.
Mon 18 May 2009 Illustrated Wildlife Talk Red Kites

Red kites are beautiful, graceful birds of prey, wonderful to watch and have a fascinating history.

8.30 pm Boat of Garten Community Hall Admission £3.50/£1.50
Mon 11 May 2009 Life of Ospreys Illustrated talk with Roy Dennis

Roy has spent a lifetime working with ospreys in Scotland and will trace the bird's progress from just one pair in the1950s to nearly 200 pairs today. Roy’s personal account will cover everything from egg thieves to Admission £3.50/£1.50
Sat 09 May 2009 The Osprey Music Society Edinburgh Quartet

Haydn – opus 64 no 5 in D ‘The Lark’

Dempster – The Cold Dancer

Hugo Wolf – Italian Serenade

Mendelssohn – Quartet in f minor Op 80

Ticket Prices:  £14 non members:  £12 members:  £5 students:  £2 under 16

Please send your request for tickets, together with a cheque for the appropriate amount made payable to Boat of Garten Community Company TOMS account, to: 
Ann Napier, TOMS, Ouchnoire, Boat of Garten, PH24 3BX
Mon 04 May 2009 Capercaillie in the Cairngorms Illustrated talk with Tim Poole

Capercaillie are one of the main conservation objectives for Scotland – hear what needs to be done to ensure these birds can co-exist with increasing tourism and recreation

Boat of Garten Community Hall Tickets £3.50/£1.50
Sun 03 May 2009 Boat of Garten May Festival

Art Exhibition and Cafe in Boat of Garten Community Hall 12 - 4 pm

Free admission
Sat 02 May 2009 Boat of Garten May Festival The Whisky Hill Ramblers

Two opportunities to hear this lively bluegrass band from Edinburgh - guaranteed to get your feet tapping!

 

1 - 2 pm Boat Hotel - free admission

7.30 pm Boat of Garten Community Hall Tickets at the door £6 accompanied children free
Sat 02 May 2009 Boat of Garten May Festival

10 am - Pavement Art Competition £1

10 am - Garden Workshop - bring your own pot or planter £2

10 am - 1 pm Art Exhibition by local artists - free admission

10 am - 1 pm Cafe offering refreshments and snacks

 

All at Boat of Garten Community Hall
Fri 01 May 2009 Boat of Garten May Festival Rachel Sermanni and friends in concert

This gifted young local singer songwriter is making a big name for herself nationally with her wonderful renditions of traditional and original songs and here she is joined by friends Owen, Thomas and Kerr.

Boat of Garten Community Hall 7.30 pm Tickets at the door £5/£3
Thu 30 April 2009 Spring Sparkle

Come and join thousands of volunteers as they help transform Scotland as part of National Spring Clean 2009. Last year 20,000 people throughout Scotland took part in the campaign and picked their communities clean of litter during April. The Community Council is organising Boat’s annual Village Clean Up on Thursday 30 April at the following times:

2pm - 4pm wash and brush up (cleaning village signs and the bus shelter)

4pm - 6pm for litter picking

6pm - 8pm a free BBQ for all those who have taken part!

Meet in the Community Garden for each session.

Please come along and do your bit!


Sun 12 April 2009 Boat of Garten and Kincardine Church - Easter Celebrations

Easter Sunday.  8.00am      Early Family Service at Loch Garten

                                        (Any Children should be accompanied by an adult at this service)

                        10.00am    Family Service at Boat of Garten Church

                                        (Easter Egg hunt for the children after the service)

                         6.00pm     Easter Songs and Readings at Kincardine Church

 
Fri 10 April 2009 Boat of Garten and Kincardine Church - Easter Celebrations

The Crucifixion. 7pm in Boat of Garten Church
Thu 09 April 2009 Boat of Garten and Kincardine Church - Easter Celebrations

The Last Supper. Thursday 9th April at 7pm in Duthil Church, Carr-Bridge
Tue 07 April 2009 Talk on Cairngorms Biological Recording System Recording local wildlife

Interested in wildlife on your back door? Please come along and find out how you can get involved in recording wildlife within the Cairngorms National Park. Organised by North East of Scotland Biological Records Centre and held in the Lounge at the Community Hall. All welcome.
Tue 31 March 2009 Boat of Garten and Kincardine Church Annual Stated Meeting

The Annual Stated Meeting of Boat of Garten and Kincardine Churches will take place on Tuesday 31st March 2009 in St Columba's Church Hall at 7pm. Presentation of the Statement of Accounts and election of Congregational Board.
Mon 30 March 2009 The Osprey Music Society

Donald Maxwell, baritone of Scottish and Welsh Opera fame, with the young and highly talented soprano Rebecca Rudge.  Their pianist is George Donald - best known to many as one of the ‘Scotland the What’ trio!  These distinguished performers will offer a wide-ranging programme with a variety of songs including operatic solos and duet, songs from the shows and much more.

Ticket Prices:  £14 members:   £16 non members:   £5 students:  £2 under 16

Please send your request for tickets, together with a cheque for the appropriate amount made payable to Boat of Garten Community Company TOMS account, to: 
Ann Napier, TOMS, Ouchnoire, Boat of Garten, PH24 3BX.


Sat 28 March 2009 Lights Out! World Wildlife Fund's Earth Hour

WWF’s Earth Hour 2009 has one major aim: for people to unite and make a bold statement to show they are concerned about climate change and convincing the world’s leaders that it is possible to take positive action!

 

On Saturday 28 March 2009 at 8.30pm, the World Wildlife Fund wants a billion people across the world to turn off their lights for an hour – WWF’s Earth Hour.

Homes, businesses and iconic landmarks in more than 1,000 cities will go dark, sending a truly dramatic message to world leaders – simply by switching lights off.

 

In 2008, 50 million people across 35 countries switched off their lights for an hour. In 2009, WWF’s Earth Hour aims to reach a billion people, making it the world’s largest mass participation event ever!

 

More information at http://assets.wwf.org.uk/downloads/earth_hour_toolkit_1.pdf.


Sun 22 March 2009 Simply Worship Inter-Church Event

Unite Inter-Church Event at 7pm on Sunday 22nd March in Grantown Grammar School Hall. A time of songs of praise, readings and fellowship.
Mon 23 February 2009 Scotland's Lighthouses: their past, present and future

In this talk, Peter will tour the coastline of Scotland, highlighting some of the famous and less famous lighthouses, delving into their history from the perspective of the Commissioners of Northern Lighthouses. Photographs from land, sea and air in winter and in summer will bring home the richness of our lighthouse heritage and the skill and ingenuity of those who have built and serviced them for the last two hundred years. Peter will also ask how relevant lighthouses are becoming in this age of GPS and electronic charts.
Mon 09 February 2009 In Search of Mongolian Nomads, from Nottinghill to Ulan Bator

On reading a fascinating article in National Geographic about migrating nomads in Mongolia and the horse riding potential in the ‘Land with No Fences’ Pauline decided she needed to go and visit.

On her flight out she met Enke. He had been a Mongolian nomad until he was 18. He was now living in Notting Hill in London…..how did he get there and where had he come from?

Pauline’s talk is the story of the chance meeting with this fascinating man who escorted her back in time to visit his nomadic family in the far west of Outer Mongolia. Through him she gets to stay, work, play and dance with the nomads, while at the same time seeing how life has changed - but only for some.
Mon 26 January 2009 Walking the Great Wall of China

The talk starts with a brief account of Moira’s experiences on an 11 day walking adventure on the Great Wall of China in March 2007.

She also tells how it came about, what equipment was required, her involvement with Macmillan Cancer Support and how she raised funds to join the trek. Thereafter, Moira gives an insight into the day-to-day challenges on the trek with a little of the history of the Great Wall and a look at the rural Chinese way of life.
Mon 12 January 2009 Cycling the Pan-America Highway from Tierra del Fuego to Alaska

In the winter of 1985, three Aberdeen University students entered an essay competition, run by American Express, for the best account of a proposed journey. The prize was enough money to carry it out. Their essay covered an adventure that meant cycling 17,000km (over 10,000 miles) from Punta Arenas in Chile to Anchorage in Alaska to raise money for the Tenovus Institute for Cancer Research. The intention was to undertake the expedition without any ground or local support and to meet the people of South, Central and North America at a basic level.

They won the competition - and six months later Sophie Stirling, Craig Swan and Rona Simpson were alone in Southern Chile, cycling into gale force sub-zero headwinds, their entire livelihoods for the next year on their bikes! Their journey took them through Patagonia, across the Atacama Desert, over the Andes, through war torn Central America, up Highway 1 in California and finished by cycling the entire length of the Alaska Highway. On the way they encountered everything, from bandits to bears, penetrating cold to blistering heat, ravenous dogs and revolutionaries. This is the story of that expedition.

with Rona Hulbert, assisted by Sophie Trafford
Fri 02 January 2009 Grand clean up

Volunteers would be appreciated to help out in a tidy of the hall!
Thu 01 January 2009 Wildlife Walk

Join us for a walk around the village and surrounding to spot some of our local wildlife.
Wed 31 December 2008 Hogmanay 2008 Ceilidh

dancing to the Andrew Macdonald Ceilidh Band and a licensed bar.
Families welcome.
Tickets available at local shops or contact kevin@kderrick.freeserve.co.uk
Mon 29 December 2008 Ceilidh Trail


Sun 28 December 2008 Rock the Boat

Come and be entertained by some of the young musicians from the village.
Thu 25 December 2008 Christmas Morning Service

Christ is born today!
Wed 24 December 2008 Christmas Eve Service

Lesson and Carols
Wed 24 December 2008 Festive Story telling

Join us at the Boat Hotel for festive stories.
Wed 24 December 2008 Christmas Carols

Come and join us in the community garden for Christmas Carols with mulled wine

 

Bring along a torch or lantern.
Wed 24 December 2008 Christmas Sing Along

Come and join us on the village green for a Christmas sing-along.

 

Bring along a torch or lantern.
Sun 21 December 2008 Candlelight Service

Music, Contemplation and Communion
Wed 17 December 2008 to Sat 20 December 2008 Panto Time - Showboaters present 'Scrooge the Panto!'

tickets available soon - watch this space for details.
Tue 16 December 2008 Lunch Club

Lunch Club offers a Soup and Sandwich lunch, tea, coffee and a chance to see old friends and meet new ones - all for £3!
Tue 09 December 2008 Lunch Club

Lunch Club offers a Soup and Sandwich lunch, tea, coffee and a chance to see old friends and meet new ones - all for £3!
Mon 08 December 2008 Bouncing Through the Bush: On Wildlife Safari in Northern Botswana

In early 2008, Frank and his wife Lisa, together with two other couples, put together, via the internet, a safari through Northern Botswana.

In March they travelled to the capital city Maun via Glasgow, Amsterdam and Johannesburg. For the next two weeks they travelled by Jeep, boat and very light aircraft through the Makgadikgadi salt pans, the Okavango Delta and the Chobe National Park, ending up at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. They stayed in a variety of tented camps and spent every morning and evening watching and photographing the amazing diversity of wildlife.

This talk from Frank Law will take you on a photographic safari through the bush, showing some of the 143 species of bird and most of the 31 species of animal that they encountered.
Sat 06 December 2008 Deshar Primary School Christmas Fayre You can't afford to miss it!

Lots of stalls with fantastic Christmas gift ideas.
Tasty meals and home baking in the cafe - come and enjoy some lunch and a glass of mulled wine!
Santa's Grotto - have you been good this year?
Face painting - Xmas themes
Superb raffle including M&S Hamper and a Helicopter ride over Inverness
Tue 02 December 2008 Lunch Club

Lunch Club offers a Soup and Sandwich lunch, tea, coffee and a chance to see old friends and meet new ones - all for £3!
Sun 30 November 2008 Unite Pre Christmas Event - Aviemore
Fri 28 November 2008 to Sat 29 November 2008 Junior Showboaters present "Grease Lightnin"

The first full production for the junior arm of Showboaters - they have been working really hard and it’s going to be a brilliant show with lots of songs to sing along to.
Tue 25 November 2008 Lunch Club

Lunch Club offers a Soup and Sandwich lunch, tea, coffee and a chance to see old friends and meet new ones - all for £3!
Mon 24 November 2008 Open Canoeing in Canada's North West Territories

In 2006 Nancy flew to Canada with a group of friends to paddle one of the ‘holy grails’ of open boat rivers, the Mountain River.

Bill Mason, in his books on Open Boating, mentions it many times as being one of his favourite rivers. The river is located in the far north of Canada’s vast North West Territories, where it flows from high in the Mackenzie Mountains down to the mighty Mackenzie River, which, in turn, flows into the Arctic Ocean. In addition to showing what open canoeing is like in such an environment, this talk gives a taste of float plane travel, heavy portages, fast flowing rivers, wildlife sightings and many great experiences.

with Nancy Brooks
Tue 18 November 2008 Lunch Club

Lunch Club offers a Soup and Sandwich lunch, tea, coffee and a chance to see old friends and meet new ones - all for £3!
Tue 11 November 2008 Lunch Club

Lunch Club offers a Soup and Sandwich lunch, tea, coffee and a chance to see old friends and meet new ones - all for £3!
Mon 10 November 2008 Trekking the Inca Trail in Peru

After setting the scene by showing some of the amazing contrasts in the ways of life and the scenery in Peru, this talk shows what it is like to undertake the trek on the Inca Trail from near the town of Ollantaytambo to the famed &lsqou;lost city’ of Machu Picchu.

The trek, on the so-called ‘classic route’, takes four days, involving three nights camping and stiff climbs over three passes at, or close to 14,000 feet. Many unusual wild flowers, some wild animals and several stunning Inca ruins are seen en route, but the ultimate reward is arriving on foot at the Sun Gate and looking down on Machu Picchu from above, rather than arriving at the ruins, as most tourists do, by train and bus from below.

with Chris Carter
Tue 04 November 2008 Lunch Club

Lunch Club offers a Soup and Sandwich lunch, tea, coffee and a chance to see old friends and meet new ones - all for £3!
Tue 28 October 2008 Lunch Club

Lunch Club offers a Soup and Sandwich lunch, tea, coffee and a chance to see old friends and meet new ones - all for £3!
Mon 27 October 2008 "Where from you going memsahib?" - Sikkim to Calcutta by bicycle

The permit for a lone foreigner to visit Sikkim gave permission only to stay in various southern locations with no trekking permitted between them. Elizabeth decided that buying a bicycle would allow more flexibility than using only public transport.

One thing led to another, and from the main town Gantok, she cycled all the way to Calcutta, stopping off on the way to explore the north of West Bengal.

This talk will take you on that journey, around southern Sikkim, up to Hill Stations (including Darjeeling on the steam train), through rural life, past little visited places of great historical interest, and into the hurly-burly of Calcutta.

with Elizabeth Matthews
Sun 26 October 2008 The Osprey Music Society present the Amici Cello Trio

PROGRAMME:

Cervetto (1682 - 1783) - Trio fur drei Violoncelli
Haydn - Divertimento (Adagio, Allegro di molto, Menuet, Vivace)
Kodaly - Suite from Zehn Trios
Britten (arr. McVey) - Pizzicato movement from “Simple Symphony”
Beethoven - Trio in C Major, Opus 87 for 3 Cellos
Richard Klemm (1902 - 1988) - Suite fur 3 Violoncelli
Khachaturian (arr. Cromarty) - Sabre Dance

Book tickets via email to glenavonhouse@aol.com or phone 01479 831213 - advance booking strongly advised
Sun 26 October 2008 Communion
Fri 24 October 2008 Boatbusters Ball In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

Buffet Supper and Dancing to the Anne Dickson Band
Tue 21 October 2008 Lunch Club

Lunch Club offers a Soup and Sandwich lunch, tea, coffee and a chance to see old friends and meet new ones - all for £3!
Thu 16 October 2008 Feis Spe 18th Birthday Tutors Concert A concert by some of the best traditional musicians in Scotland!

Boat of Garten Community Hall
Tickets at the door £5/£4
Tue 14 October 2008 Lunch Club

Lunch Club offers a Soup and Sandwich lunch, tea, coffee and a chance to see old friends and meet new ones - all for £3!
Fri 10 October 2008 to Sun 12 October 2008 Showboaters present ‘The Steamie’

It’s Hogmanay in a Glasgow Steamie (public wash house) during the 1950s - time to make sure that everything is clean as ye cannae bring in the New Year tae a dirty hoose! As the washing is done, four women sing, laugh and cry their way through the last working day of the year, with a little help from the increasingly not so handy Andy!

Portraying a way of life in the midst of change, The Steamie is a hilarious cameo of Glasgow's social history where the washing was always easier to do when the women shared their laughter and sorrow and a scandalous supply of gossip! Over half a century on, the way we work may have changed, but the play still strikes a chord of recognition with people today.

Come along and listen to the woman have a moan, a gossip and a laugh - plus a few songs.
Fri 26 September 2008 to Sat 27 September 2008 Boat of Garten Book Festival 2008

Author talks, storytelling, workshops, book sales, refreshments, art exhibition. Speakers include Sir Chris Bonington, James Naughtie, Nicola Morgan, Eleanor Updale, Eric MacLeod, Lari Don, Jamie Whittle, Katie Pamment. For more information, visit the Book Festival page.

Tickets on sale 1 September in Boat of Garten Post Office
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/
Sun 14 September 2008 Unite Simply Worship Aviemore
Thu 11 September 2008 Osprey Music Society - The Frith Piano Quartet

The Frith Piano Quartet was formed in 2001 by four soloists who love to play chamber music. Benjamin Frith is an outstanding pianist who enjoys playing in chamber music groups and orchestras and is proud to put his name to this quartet of spectacularly gifted players.

Violinist Robert Heard is co-leader of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and maintains a busy life style touring the world with the orchestra.

Louise Williams has been a freelance solo viola player for a number of years and has played with many other groups similar to this one.

Richard Jenkinson, also a lead player with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, plays solo cello recitals in various places up and down the country, in duos with Benjamin Frith and in the string quartet.

7.30 pm - tickets from Ann Napier at glenavonhouse@aol.com. Advance booking essential.
Sun 31 August 2008 Communion
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.
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.
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
Sun 24 August 2008 HOG in the BoG

Join the Harley Davidson Riders and enthusiasts for their annual visit!

Live Band, licensed bar, food and games for all ages.
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.
Mon 11 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.
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.
Mon 04 August 2008 The Nevsky Singers, St Petersburg Conservatory of Music

The Nevsky singers from Russia will be performing at Boat of Garten Church on 4th August.
Fri 01 August 2008 to Sat 02 August 2008 Showboaters present ‘Misery’

A play based on the novel by Stephen King and adapted for the stage by Simon Moore.

Please Note: this play contains violence and strong language.
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.
Sun 27 July 2008 Communion
Wed 23 July 2008 Elgin Strathspey & Reel Society Annual Fiddlers Concert

This is a must for lovers of Scottish Music!

Sales table
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.
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
Fri 18 July 2008 Scottish Chamber Orchestra ***SOLD OUT***

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

*** SORRY, SOLD OUT ***
Thu 17 July 2008 Cairngorms Ceilidh Trail

These talented, energetic youngsters provide a memorable evening of traditional music and dance
Tue 15 July 2008 Cooking Demonstration in aid of Highland Hospice
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.
Wed 09 July 2008 Planning Application Public Meeting

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sun 25 May 2008 Communion
Sat 24 May 2008 Village Family BBQ and entertainment
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
Sat 24 May 2008 to Sun 25 May 2008 Art Exhibition
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
Sat 24 May 2008 Garden Workshop
Sat 24 May 2008 Young Pavement Artist’s Workshop

2008 theme is ‘Endangered Species’
Fri 23 May 2008 Rock the Boat - Gig & Disco

Local young bands perform - and DJ.
Fri 23 May 2008 to Sun 25 May 2008 Boat of Garten May Festival 2008
Wed 21 May 2008 Village Spring Clean

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!
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.
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 30 March 2008 Unite
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.