Boat of Garten Events

Boat of Garten Youth Group will be starting with a brief meeting on Friday 12th February 2010 - all parents, carers, helpers, volunteers invited to attend, along with the kids.

The meeting will be from 7:30pm-8:30pm (it might not take that long) and will involve setting up a volunteer rota and getting to grips with the general setup of the group. Future group dates, times, fees, trips etc will also be discussed.

After the meeting, the hall will remain open until 10pm for games, etc.

For further information, please contact Emma Macdonald on 07912 054511 or email: emma.j.macdonald@gmail.com

Youth Drama sessions will be starting up again on Thursday 11th February 2010 (5:30pm-7:15pm) at Boat of Garten Community Hall.

For ages 9-17 (or thereabouts), from throughout Badenoch and Strathspey - if you fancy trying some acting, singing, dancing or maybe even backstage stuff and generally just joining in the fun, please come along.

The first session will be free and information will be handed out during this session covering session dates, times and fees, etc. for all future sessions.

For further information, please contact Emma Macdonald on 07912 054511 or email: emma.j.macdonald@gmail.com

It’s Sunday 2^nd October 1977.  Nearly two years after starting the trip and following a six month break in Perth, Western Australia, the bike is laden again and the journey continues eastwards, just before the deserts become too hot. The journey had started in December 1975 from Surrey, England, with the intention of cycling to Christchurch, New Zealand, and back, to visit Dave’s Uncle Fred.  20,000 miles later he is just about half-way, with the vast bush country of inland Western Australia and the great Nullabor Plain ahead. South Australia, Victoria, and Tasmania are explored and the 700 miles from Melbourne to Sydney are ridden entirely on gravel tracks through the Snowy Mountains in the 110 degrees F heat of Australia’s mid-summer.

Boat of Garten Community Hall at 7.30 pm - Adult admission £4.50 includes refreshments (Under 16s free if accompanied by an adult)

Local crafts on sale andArt Exhibition by local artists.  In aid of funds for the Community Hall

After outlining the nature and history of the Silk Road, this talk describes a present-day journey along the fabled trading route from Xian, the ancient capital of China, at its eastern end, to Samarkand and Bukhara in Cental Asia. Attention will be drawn to the many sites of historic and geographic interest along the route as it follows the Yellow River, crosses the Gobi Desert, skirts the fearsome Taklamakan Desert (where temperatures of 60 degrees C are not uncommon), passes over the Tian Shan Mountains into Kyrgyzstan and descends into the more fertile plains of Uzbekistan where the great trading and religious cities of Tashkent, Samarkand and Buhkara are to be found. Contrasts will be drawn between the different peoples who live along the route, and between the different ways of life, the architecture and the scenery to be seen. Mention will also be made of the challenges to be faced by the present-day traveller on the Silk Road even though these pale into insignificance compared to the challenges faced by the traders 1,000 years ago.

Boat of Garten Community Hall at 7.30 pm - Adult admission £4.50 includes refreshments (Under 16s free if accompanied by an adult)

Local crafts on sale andArt Exhibition by local artists.  In aid of funds for the Community Hall

Once again, the Hogmanay Ceilidh is being organised jointly by the Community Hall and the Community Company.

The Andrew Macdonald Ceilidh Band will be playing and doors will open at 7.30pm.

Tickets are £12 for adults and £6 for children and will be on sale at the Post Office and M&Bs from 1 December.

Come and join us in St Columba's, Boat of Garten for a traditional Christmas Day Service of carols and felowship

Carols and Readings in St Columba's, Boat of Garten

Join us at a Christingle service for all the family

For parents and friends alike, our Primary School's Nativity Service to be held in St Columba's, Boat of Garten

Performance dates and times:

• Thu 17 Dec - 7.30PM
• Fri 18 Dec - 7.30PM
• Sat 19 Dec - 4.30PM and 8.00PM
• Sun 20 Dec - 4.30PM

Always sells out for all performances, so essential to buy tickets beforehand from:

• Boat of Garten Post Office
• M&B Stores, Boat of Garten
• Ewe & Me, Grantown

This talk tells the story of Pavel’s escape from the Russian invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968 and his life thereafter (see his entry under ‘This season’s speakers’). It covers his progress from his departure from Prague to his eventual arrival in the Highlands, the setting up of Aviemore Photographic, the growing success of the business, some of the incredible encounters he experienced, the famous people he met and photographed and ultimately the impact of the digital revolution which contributed to the decision to close the shop.

Boat of Garten Community Hall at 7.30 pm - Adult admission £4.50 includes refreshments (Under 16s free if accompanied by an adult)

Local crafts on sale andArt Exhibition by local artists.  In aid of funds for the Community Hall

There is a British fascination with the Haute Route that is completely justified. From the first traverse walking attempts in 1861, through the development of ski mountaineering around the turn of the 20^th century, to the current popularity of this stunning high level mountain route, the British have been drawn to it and been part of its history and legend. The mountains along this route have played host to so many powerful experiences; providing challenge and fear, beauty and awe, exhaustion and elation.  Ian considers himself to have been lucky to have shared these experiences with skiers over the past two decades, and through this talk hopes to describe some of the these experiences and to give an insight into the fascination that the five day ski trek on the Haute Route holds for so many. 

Boat of Garten Community Hall at 7.30 pm - Adult admission £4.50 includes refreshments (Under 16s free if accompanied by an adult)

Local crafts on sale andArt Exhibition by local artists.  In aid of funds for the Community Hall

In 1971 Nepal was a very different country.  Kathmandu was still a small pollution-free city and tourism was in its infancy.  This talk covers some of the medical challenges encountered during a year working in Nepal. It also explores some of the changes in the country which, even a year later, were already evident. The life of a young volunteer in Nepal was full of interest.  Friendships with Nepalis gave a personal insight into history and customs, and the diverse resident expatriate community of settled hippies, missionaries and ambassadors led to an interesting social life.  The experience of the very different 1970s style of trekking was also a great privilege.

Boat of Garten Community Hall at 7.30 pm - Adult admission £4.50 includes refreshments (Under 16s free if accompanied by an adult)

Season Ticket: £27.00 (8 for the price of 6)

Local crafts on sale andArt Exhibition by local artists.  In aid of funds for the Community Hall

Come Listen to the Crofters is a spellbinding family entertainment which includes traditional stories, song and music. Capture the spirit of the old house ceilidhs that passed the evenings in the crofting communities of the Highlands and Islands, before emigration and clearance took their toll. Come Listen to the Crofters is an event whose development was commissioned by Forest Heritage Scotland, a Homecoming partnership project between Forestry Commission Scotland and the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS). Suitable for older children (8+) and adults.

Boat of Garten Community Hall
7.30pm, 30th October
£3-£4 at the door

The Art of Mvsick, the Highland duo comprised of James Ross and Bill Taylor, present a concert of music and poetry, including historical and traditional music associated with the Ossianic poems of James Macpherson, the songs of Robert Burns and selections from James Hogg’s Jacobite Relics of Scotland. James and Bill formed The Art of Mvsick in 1998 to explore Scottish vocal and instrumental music before 1800, using voice, historical harps, recorders, whistles and small pipes. Both specialists in Medieval and Renaissance Scottish music, they take their ensemble name from a late 16th-century manuscript of music compiled during the reign of James VI, “collectit out of all ancient doctouris of music”.

Boat of Garten Community Hall
7.30pm, 25th October

Myrtle, her husband Hugh, and their two sons, then aged two and three, canoed two hundred miles up the Marowini River between French and Dutch Guiana, deep into the rain forest close to the border with Brazil, where the Waiana Indians live.  The Simpsons slung their hammocks among them and amalgamated with the scene.  They ate snake and armadillo, helped the witch doctor with his charms at the birth of a baby and learned to play a bone flute.  Fantastic rapids were negotiated in a dugout canoe in order to visit the extraordinary ‘bush negroes’ – escaped slaves from the plantation days – who live as they did over a hundred years ago; a more African way of life in the South American jungle than is likely to be found in Africa today.  This talk is the story of that expedition which also had a scientific purpose through Hugh’s interest in hormones and his research to discover how people on the Equator differ physiologically from those in the High Arctic.

Boat of Garten Community Hall at 7.30 pm - Adult admission £4.50 includes refreshments (Under 16s free if accompanied by an adult)

Season Ticket: £27.00 (8 for the price of 6)

Local crafts on sale andArt Exhibition by local artists.  In aid of funds for the Community Hall

Long Gone Lonesome tells the story of Thomas Fraser. The Shetlander with two lives. By day fisherman, father and islandman, by night world class innovator in American country and roots music. Thomas was dedicated to his art, mastering the styles of his heroes - like pioneering country singer Jimmie Rodgers, America's Blue Yodeller - and making their songs his own.

Using all his hard earned money from the sea, he bought the first Grundig reel to reel, creating ground-breaking self made multi-tracked recordings, which he gave to close friends as gifts. His modesty stopped them travelling any further. Thomas died in 1978, at the age of 50, following an accident at sea. His immense shyness meant only a handful of people had ever seen him perform. His tapes were more or less forgotten for a quarter of a century until his grandson realised their importance and started the slow process of restoring them and transferring them to CD. The first modest release ignited a blaze of interest in Thomas and his music.

The show is a mix of storytelling, music and jam sessions, with games, improvisations, tall tales, exaggerations and musical explorations and features the Lone Star Swing Band.

7.30 pm at Boat of Garten Community Hall

PROGRAMME:

Gershwin: Cuban Overture

Schubert: Polonaise in F major D824 no.2

Schubert: ‘Friendship’ Rondo in D major D.608

Chopin, completed by Goldstone: Variations on ‘The Carnival of Venice’

Grieg: ‘Peer Gynt’ Suite no 1 op 46 (Grieg’s piano duet version)

Mendelssohn:  Symphony no 3 in A minor ‘The Scottish’

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

Advance booking essential. Tickets can be purchased by post from:

Ann Napier

Ouchnoire

Boat of Garten PH24 3BX

Please give your name and email address and state the date and name of the concert for which you are buying tickets and the number of members, non-members, and concessionary  tickets required.

Enclose a cheque made payable to:   ‘Boat of Garten Community Company TOMS a/c’

You will have reserved seats for all the tickets you purchase, and the seating reservations will be allocated on a first-come basis. We run a ticket-less system.  E-mail contacts will receive an e-mail confirming their ticket reservation numbers. 

There will be no ticket returns or refunds.  Tickets will be allocated strictly on receipt of payment.  We will be very happy to answer e-mail or telephone queries about the availability of tickets, but will not reserve tickets until payment is received.

If you have any queries about the purchase of tickets please do ring  Ann (01479 831213).

Find out at a Writers' Workshop in Boat of Garten Community Hall on Friday 4th September, from 7pm - 9pm.

Tickets from Boat of Garten Post Office (£6 and £4).  More details online at www.mirrenjones.co.uk.

Sale of good quality 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

See www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk for full details.

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

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

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

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

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

Free admission

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

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

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

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!

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

The Crucifixion. 7pm in Boat of Garten Church

The Last Supper. Thursday 9th April at 7pm in Duthil Church, Carr-Bridge

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.

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.

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.

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.

Unite Inter-Church Event at 7pm on Sunday 22nd March in Grantown Grammar School Hall. A time of songs of praise, readings and fellowship.

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.

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.

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.

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

Volunteers would be appreciated to help out in a tidy of the hall!

Join us for a walk around the village and surrounding to spot some of our local wildlife.

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

Come and be entertained by some of the young musicians from the village.

Christ is born today!

Lesson and Carols

Join us at the Boat Hotel for festive stories.

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

Bring along a torch or lantern.

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

Bring along a torch or lantern.

Music, Contemplation and Communion

tickets available soon - watch this space for details.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Buffet Supper and Dancing to the Anne Dickson Band

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

Boat of Garten Community Hall
Tickets at the door £5/£4

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

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.

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

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/

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.

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.

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 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

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

Live Band, licensed bar, food and games for all ages.

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.

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 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.

The Nevsky singers from Russia will be performing at Boat of Garten Church on 4th August.

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.

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.

This is a must for lovers of Scottish Music!

Sales table

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

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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.

The Strathspey Railway will be hosting the “Battle of Britain” Class locomotive 34070 Manston.

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

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).

Easter Songs and Readings

Short service on the shores of Loch Garten