What's on January 2010 Aviemore and the Cairngorms National Park

Friday 1st January

• Wildcat Centre, Newtonmore – Walk of the Wildcat Trail.  Register 10am-12noon and return from walk by 4pm to receive certificate, mulled wine and shortbread.  Contributions to work of the Woodland Trust appreciated.

• The Dell, Kingussie – Shinty Match for the Sinclair Trophy.  ‘Kingussie Veterans v Kingussie 2009’, 1pm.  Piped Parade leaves the Silverfjord at 12.30pm.

• The Silverfjord Hotel, Kingussie – To follow Shinty live music with ‘See Red’, 5pm and Karaoke, 9pm.

• Cairn Hotel, Carrbridge – ‘Gilly Brothers’ from 3pm.  Families Welcome.

• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Entertainment in Cairn Lounge, 3-5pm. Karaoke, 9.30pm-late.

• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Family Fun Night.  Pool Party 5-7pm, Fun Night 8-11pm.

• Carrbridge Hotel – Alfie on Guitar, 8.30pm.

• Ben Mhor Hotel – Grantown on Spey – ‘Tipsy Laird’ from 9pm.

• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Live Band ‘QDos’, 9pm.

• Cafe Mambo, Aviemore – DJ Colin, 9pm-late.

• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – ‘Bleeker’, 9.30pm.

 

Saturday 2nd January

• Seafield Lodge Hotel, Grantown – Harry Macfadyen entertains with a mix of pipes, mandolin and guitar.  Sing a long songs and lots of fun.  Including Chef’s Special ‘Taste of the Highlands Dinner’, £32.50pp.  Booking Essential T: 01479 872152.

• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – Quiz Night, 8.30-10.30pm.

• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – George Gordon, 8.30-10.30pm.

• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Karla, 8.30pm.

• Ben Mhor Hotel – Grantown on Spey – Karaoke with Alfie, 9pm.

• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Gordy Peters, 9pm.

• Cafe Mambo, Aviemore – ‘The Approvals’, 9pm-late.

• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – ‘Simple Touch’, 9.30pm.

 

Sunday 3rd January

• Lochanhully Woodland Club, Carrbridge – Bingo Night, 8.30-10.30pm.

• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Big Prize Quiz Night, 8.30-10.30pm.

• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Willie Campbell, 8.30pm.

• Cafe Mambo, Aviemore – DJ Andy, 9pm-late.

 

Monday 4th January

• Strathspey Steam Railway, Aviemore – ‘Get Steamin’, Tickets £25 including train, stovies, entertainment and 4 drinks.  Booking Essential T: 01479 810233.

• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Andy Duncan, 8.30pm.

 

Tuesday 5th January

• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kevin Fraser, 8.30pm.

 

Wednesday 6th January

• Church Hall or Cairngorms Christian Centre, Kincraig – Winter Talks in aid of Kiwoko Hospital, Uganda.  ‘The Spey - From Source to Sea’ by Donald Barr, 7.30pm.  FREE.  Donations welcomed.

 

Thursday 7th January

• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Bonnie, 8.30pm.

• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Quiz Night, 9.30pm.

 

Saturday 9th January

• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Willie Campbell, 8.30pm.

• Cafe Mambo, Aviemore – DJ Colin, 9pm-late.

 

Sunday 10th January

• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Bonnie, 8.30pm.

 

Monday 11th January

• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kevin Fraser, 8.30pm.

 

Tuesday 12th January

• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Anne Dickson, 8.30pm.

 

 Thursday 14th January

• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Alfie, 8.30pm.

• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Poker Night, 9.30pm.

 

Friday 15th January

• Grantown on Spey Museum – Grantown Society Talk “Is there evidence of global warming on habitats and species” by Sue Scoggins, SNH. 7.30pm, FREE. Donations Welcomed.

 

Saturday 16th January

• Grantown on Spey Primary School – Cairngorms Farmers Market, 10.30am-3.30pm.

• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Disco with Scott, 8.30pm.

• Cafe Mambo, Aviemore – DJ Colin, 9pm-late.

• Royal British Legion, Grantown  – Alfie, 9.30pm, Visitors Welcome.

 

Sunday 17th January

• Boat of Garten Community Hall – The Osprey Music Society presents ‘Bozzo Ensemble’ a Wind Trio. 7.30pm. £10 members, £12 non-members, £5 students, £2 under 16.  Book early to avoid disappointment T:01479 831213.

• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Willie Campbell, 8.30pm.

 

Monday 18th January

• Boat of Garten Community Hall – Winter Series of Illustrated Talks.  “The Silk Road: A present-day journey along the fabled trading route” with Chris Carter, 7.30pm.  £4.50 includes glass of wine.  Local crafts on sale and art exhibition by local artists.

• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Cue the Music, 8.30pm.

 

Tuesday 19th January

• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Andy Duncan, 8.30pm.

 

Wednesday 20th January

 

• Mountain Cafe, Aviemore – Winter Mountain Safety Lecture by Ian Sherrington, FREE.  Arrive at 7pm for bargain meal £8 and lectures starts at 8pm. www.mcofs.org.uk/winterlectureseries.asp

 

Thursday 21st January

• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Alfie, 8.30pm.

• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Quiz Night, 9.30pm.

 

Friday 22nd January

• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Aviemore Sled Dog Rally 2010.  Freight Test, 11am.

• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel, Aviemore – Aviemore Sled Dog Rally 2010.  Mushers’ Market, 5pm, Mushers’ Meeting, 6pm.

 

Saturday 23rd January

• Glenmore – Aviemore Sled Dog Rally 2010.  Junior Mushers’ Event, 8.30am.  Rally First Heat, 9.30am.

• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Burns Supper Ceilidh Night with Piper, Pipe Band and Ceilidh Band. £30pp, £16 5-15years, £5 2-5years, under 2 free.  Includes 4 course meal, nip of whisky (apple juice for children) and entertainment.

• Four Seasons Hotel, Aviemore Highland Resort – Burns Celebration and Ceilidh, 8pm.  £20 including meal.

• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Kevin Fraser, 8.30pm.

• Cafe Mambo, Aviemore – DJ Colin, 9pm-late.

 

Sunday 24th January

• Glenmore – Aviemore Sled Dog Rally 2010.  Junior Mushers’ Event, 8.30am.  Rally Second Heat, 9.30am.

• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Aviemore Sled Dog Rally 2010.  Welfare Raffle and Auction followed by Awards Ceremony, 4.30pm.

• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Andy Duncan, 8.30pm.

 

Monday 25th January

• Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore – Burns Night with entertainment in the bar and themed specials in the restaurant.

• Dalfaber Golf and Country Club, Aviemore – Aviemore Sled Dog Rally 2010.  Quiz Night devised by the Whitespirit Crew with proceeds to Siberian Husky Club, Malamute and Samoyed Welfare, 7pm.

• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Andy Murray, 8.30pm.

 

Tuesday 26th January

• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Anne Dickson, 8.30pm.

 

Wednesday 27th January

• Mountain Cafe, Aviemore – Winter Mountain Safety Lecture by Ian Sherrington, FREE.  Arrive at 7pm for bargain meal £8 and lectures starts at 8pm. www.mcofs.org.uk/winterlectureseries.asp

 

Thursday 28th January

• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Andy Duncan, 8.30pm.

• The Glen Hotel, Newtonmore – Poker Night, 9.30pm.

 

Saturday 30th January

• Mountain Spirit, Aviemore – Winter Slide Show Series “Everest Max, The Longest Climb” presented by Pauline Sanderson.  7.30pm for 8pm.  Tickets £6 from Mountain Spirit including refreshments.  T: 01479 811788.

• Aviemore Village Hall – Ceilidh Dance to ‘Marian Anderson’.  8pm-Midnight.  £4 with refreshments.

• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Karla, 8.30pm.

• Mackenzies Highland Inn, Aviemore – Lady Miss Emma Rock Chic, 9pm.

 

Sunday 31st January

• Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel – Alfie, 8.30pm.