A very special Stay + Play Sunday session with all things TRAINS. For this warm-up event for Ballater Victoria Week 2023 and play celebration of Royal Deeside's railway heritage, we will have a number of train construction toys - including Thomas the Tank Engine Trackmaster, Brio, Lego and Duplo, plus other railway-themed fun - and […]
Welcome to Ballater Victoria Week! A small committee of dedicated volunteers hosts a wide variety of events and activities for the entire family in the pretty Royal Deeside village of Ballater! Highlights have included Scarecrow Competitions and Trail, Films, Duck Races, Pet Shows, Picnics, Pantomime Horse Trials, Discos, Sunday Parade and Fayre, Messy Play, Car […]
A fun mixture of running, throwing and jumping challenges for children aged up to 11. Older ones welcome to keep score and help Gary keep them in order! Prizes for the winning team. Arrive 2.30pm to get in a team; sports start 3pm.
Film: Local Hero Mike Sheridan Room, 7 for 7:30pm, £15 Raising funds for the fabulous organisation, Crathie Opportunity Holidays. Local Hero is a 1983 Scottish comedy-drama film written and directed by Bill Forsyth and starring Peter Riegert, Peter Capaldi, Denis Lawson, Fulton Mackay and Burt Lancaster. Produced by David Puttnam, the film is about a large company […]
The BVW Sunday Fayre is also making a comeback this year, running alongside the Vehicle Parade on August 6th. Organised by the elves at Ballater Winter Festival, it’s going to be pretty special With a variety of delicious foods, original crafts, bouncy castles and donkeys, yes, donkeys, there really will be something for everyone! The […]
Vrooooom! We are so excited with our plans to bring back The BVW Vehicle Parade this year on Sunday August 6th. Previous attendees have been invited to join in alongside some selected new ones and the process of form-filling and box-ticking is well under way. If you would like to enter your vehicle, we would […]
Ballater Churches working together present Victoria Week "Songs of Praise" with Aberdeen Citadel Salvation Army Band and an appearance of Ballater Pipe Band.
A range of hands-on activities involving paint, foam and sand, among others. Wear old clothes and bring a change of clothes. Also maybe a towel...! All welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Raising Funds for Ballater Playpark Improvements Group.
Come down for an hour or so as Ballater Church Green turns barkers! Register your pooch from noon or just experience the spectacle of canine categories Categories will be revealed soon… Sponsored by Clippie Lodge - Thank You!
The perfect complement to a mad afternoon on the green following the Dog Show. You are welcome to bring your own Hobby/Pantomime Horse or Mascot, bought or made, and prove your prowess in dressage, deportment and all out race! Open to all ages. So, get together with your best pal or nay-bour and join in!
Bring your own food, drink and picnic paraphernalia! With Giant Games, Body Zorbs, Face Painting and Glitter Tattoos. Raising funds for Ballater Playpark Improvements Group. Don’t forget Bonnie BVW Baby at 1pm!