@ The Ironworks, 6pm. Why do some people lead happy successful lives whilst others face repeated failure and sadness? Just one of the questions posed by the Professor.
GHOST TRAIN WALK 2011 @ Davaway.
ELGIN BID ENVIRONMENTAL/HEALTHY THEME DAY @ The Plainstones, Elgin. Come along for a day of fun and street entertainment with Tigah, Cycle Demonstrations and try outs, Bike Doctor, music from Elgin City Band, Tae Kwon Do Demonstrations from Focus Martial Arts, market stalls and information buses. Health and Wellness Open Day at Elgin Library.
MON 20 JUN
PUMP IT UP @ The Plainstones, Elgin. See Friday 24th.
CONTINENTAL MARKET @ Lossiemouth, Old Station Car Park.
WETLAND WONDER BY KAREN SUTCLIFFE @ Boat Of Garten Community Hall, 7.30pm. RSPB Illustrated Talk, A look at the wildlife and the management of RSPB Insh Marshes National Nature Reserve - the most important wetland in Scotland.
TUE 21 JUN
CULLODEN ACADEMY HIGHLAND GAMES @ Culloden Academy. A fun evening for the whole family! Music, sports, stalls and many attractions. Programmes on entry - £1 for adults and 50p for children/concessions.
THU 23 JUN
THE MAGGIE FAIR @ Garmouth, Moray. A typical village fair with games, shows,tug o war, 5 mile run etc.
SUN 26 JUN
ABERNETHY OPEN GARDENS @ Abernethy. Children half price Proceeds to a local small charity About 10 local private gardens open for the day. £5 per adult.
MON 27 JUN
ED STAFFORD - Walking The Amazon @ Eden-Court
CONTINENTAL MARKET @ Keith, Reidhaven Square.
CONTINENTAL MARKET @ Elgin.
SUN 03 JUL
SUNBEAM TALBOT ALPINE RALLY @ Bogbain Farm. bogbainfarm.com
MON 04 JUL
GARDENING FOR WILDLIFE BY PETE MOORE @ Boat Of Garten Community Hall, 7.30pm. RSPB illustrated talk. How to attract wildlife to your garden through appropriate design, planting and provision of nesting and feeding opportunities.
SUN 10 JUL
CONTINENTAL MARKET @ Keith, Reidhaven Square.
SPECIALS
RSPB ILLUSTRATED TALK ABERNETHY @ Boat Of Garten Community Hall, 7.30pm. A forest for the Future by Alison Greggans. Abernethy Nature Reserve combines ancient forests with tranquil lochs, vast moorlands and spectacular mountains.
SPORT
PUMP IT UP @ The Plainstones, Elgin. Free pushbike MOT check, Bike Hods demostrations & competition. Bike powered smoothie making (available Sat at the Library) Turn pedal power into delicious fruit smoothies. and so much more cycling goodness.
TUE 28 JUN
SAT 25 JUN
ORCHIDS GALORE @ Newtonmore, 6pm. 01540 673907 for more details. adults £5, concessions £3.
DINGWALL FIELD CLUB WALK @ Avoch, 6.30pm. spanglefish.com/DingwallFieldClub.
WED 29 JUN THU 30 JUN
TWO ISLAND NOTABLES: ALEXANDER AND EUPHEMIA RITCHIE OF IONA CELTIC ART @ Fortrose Community Theatre, 7.30pm. Groam House Museum Lecture. Dr E Mairi MacArthur, author of IONA CELTIC ART the work ofAlexander and Euphemia Ritchie. Admission £4 (Members £2). 01381 621252 BEAULY & FIRTH PIPE BAND & HIGHLAND DANCING @ Beauly Square. CONTINENTAL MARKET @ Elgin.
FRI 01 JUL
CONTINENTAL MARKET @ Elgin.
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SUNBEAM TALBOT ALPINE RALLY @ Bogbain Farm. Join hundreds of people from all over the world on the fields of Bogbain Farm to marvel at these beautiful cars. bogbainfarm.com. 01463772800
BEAULY & FIRTH PIPE BAND & HIGHLAND DANCING @ Beauly Square.
FRI 24 JUN
INVERNESS BOAT FESTIVAL @ Inverness Marina. The Rotary Club of Inverness Culloden are organising the first Inverness Boat Festival at the brand new Inverness Marina and they are looking for as many folks to dress up as pirates as possible. Fire Brigade, RNLI, Northern Constabulary, Coastguard, Black Isle Brewery, Findhorn Marina and a Pirate Market filled with the kind of booty guaranteed to tempt you to spend your doubloons and pieces of eight. 01463 791814.
STRATHRORY TOWARDS BEINN THARSUINN @ By Ardross, 10am. Search out for the wildlife of the moor and rivers of Strathrory. Dippers, stonechat and wheatears. No dogs. Phone 01349 868563 for more details.
THU 07 JUL
BEAULY & FIRTH PIPE BAND & HIGHLAND DANCING @ Beauly Square.
STRATHPEFFER AND DISTRICT PIPE BAND QUIZ NIGHT @ Strathpeffer Community Centre, 7pm. Teams maximum of 6 people - £3 per person. BYOB There will be refreshments and a raffle.To book a table email: strathband@live.co.uk or just turn up on the night.
SAT 02 JUL
DRAGON WALK @ Tradespark Woods, Nairn. Do dragons really exist? There’s only one way to find out! Be brave and come and join the Dragon Trail! Suitable for children aged 4-10 years. 01463 710786
MON 11 JUL
RED KITES IN THE HIGHLANDS @ Boat Of Garten Community Hall, 7.30pm. RSPB Illustrated Talk THE POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA: TRANSFORMATIONAL TWEETING OR DEVALUATION OF DEMOCRACY? @ Craigmonie, Drumnadrochit. FREE informal talk 7pm - 9pm.
TUE 12 JUL
HUMAN RIGHTS @ Glen Mohr 7.30pm. Pink Castle Philosophy Club - open to anybody and friendly towards anyone who is Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgender. www.pinkcastle.eu. RURAL RESILIENCE: COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR TOMORROW @ Bog Cotton Cafe, Cannich, 7pm. Presented by Dr Sarah Skerratt
SPORT MON 06 JUN
OUTDOOR/WALKING GLEN AFFRIC WALKING FESTIVAL @ Glen Affric. Set amidst arguably the most beautiful Glen in Scotland, this will [ nb - events in blue are in Moray ]