Events Around Moray

The latest talk in The Moray Society Lecture Series 2018/19, given by Lorna Hall who is the Education Officer for the Scottish Dolphin Centre.

‘The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc’ comprise three master fiddle players from three different and very distinctive Nordic regions.

Folk music’s legendary triumvirate of musical magpies Mike McGoldrick, John Doyle and John McCusker are out on the road again in 2019.

Wild Woman Day! A celebratory taster day of our Wild Woman programme. We will spend the day in the forest, discovering some traditional living skills, woodland bushcraft and carving. This one is only for the girls!

A coffee morning to highlight International Women’s Day and discover the contribution made to science by generations of women.

Introduction to Bushcraft For Outdoor Leaders is an accredited two-day course for anyone who is looking to embark on the first steps into the world of bushcraft and traditional living skills.

12-2pm, free entry to all. Complimentary Chef’s taster canapes and bubbly included. Come along and see how we can set your perfect day and meet our friendly wedding co-ordinator.

Following on from the success of their debut album ‘Symbiosis’, Ross Ainslie and Ali Hutton released their second album ‘Symbiosis II’ in spring 2018 to huge critical acclaim. Winners of the best duo category at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2017 and nominees for the same award in 2018.

The final talk in The Moray Society Lecture Series 2018/19 is by Ian Urquhart, MBA, DL, Chairman of Johnstons and the Elgin Fund. Ian was born and brought up in Elgin, and has been a Director of Johnstons since 1981.

Ever since he was a small boy, all Evans really wanted was to be recognised by the world as a man of genius. He has, until now, remained thwarted. The world seems increasingly indifferent to true genius of any kind, let alone Evans’.

When the Pied Piper plays his flute the rats run, the greedy mayor rubs his hands and the children dance... Presented by Norwich Puppet Theatre this new humorous and irresistible one-person show combines a skilful mix of puppetry, foot-tapping music and storytelling which will entrance audiences young and old.

CAR BOOT SALE – Car Boot Sale planned for Sunday morning March 31, 2019. The IDCA volunteer committee welcome all to the next Boot Sale on April 28, to support the IDCA fundraising efforts. Volunteers run and organise Car Boot Sales on the last Sunday morning of the summer months Mar - Sep from 8.30 am to 1 pm.

Way up in the deep blue night sky, a twinkling star hears a little girl’s birthday wish . . . Presented by Visible Ficitons and told through a magical mix of puppetry, music, light and imagination, this is a heartfelt and humorous story of what can happen when the universe hears your dreams.

The new aerial dance show from All or Nothing and Room 2 Manoeuvre, Heroes explores the cult of celebrity and the fall from grace, the hidden heroes, superheroes and asks, who do we really, actually look up to?

Glasgow based folksinger, songwriter and ukulele player Claire Hastings has made a name for herself on the folk scene since winning BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year in 2015.

LINE DANCING – All are invited and made very welcome to join the Line dancing Night in Inchberry & District Community Association (IDCA) Hall. Line dancing starts at 7.30pm: take along your refreshments and eats to enjoy with the music and dance with some gentle exercise.

Tom Scott is back with us appearing as both of these legendary acts. A brilliant show that’s a must for country fans! £15 per ticket or £35 to include three course meal prior to show. Accommodation package available: 1 night £70 per person, 2 nights £110 per person.

Written and acted by Matthew Zajac, and based on the life of his father, this extraordinary play tells the story of the tailor’s life and his son’s discoveries about his father using music, poetry, storytelling, and video projection.

CAR BOOT Sale at INCHBERRY Hall on Sunday 28 APRIL 2019. Voted best venue in N Scotland, a lovely location on the last Sunday morning of the month from 8.30am to 1pm in summer months: Mar - Sep. Come along and enjoy the morning with friends, enjoy the venue.

Singer-songwriter Adam Ross is the prolific mastermind behind the music of Randolph’s Leap. Hailing from Nairn, he has been steadily building up an eclectic back-catalogue of uplifting folk-pop - a mixture of solo home recordings and full-band studio epics.

Multi-award winning songwriter and musician, theatre maker and published writer Karine Polwart is a six-time winner at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, including 2018 Folk Singer of the Year.

All are welcome to join in on Friday 17 May 2019 to relax with some smooth exercise of those limbs. All are welcome to join in line dancing in Inchberry & District Community Association (IDCA) Hall.

Rant is the meeting of 4 of Scotland’s finest fiddle players, two from the Shetland Islands and two from the Highlands. Nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2014 for Best Traditional track, they tour their unique brand of ‘chamber-folk’ far and wide.

Little Top at Forres Town Hall Presented by Starcatchers and SUPERFAN, Little Top is a magical first circus experience for babies aged 0-18 months and their adults.

With this group you have the whole package- the looks, the moves, and most importantly the voices! £15 per ticket or £35 to include three course dinner prior to show. Accommodation package available: 1 night £80 per person, 2 nights £120 per person.