Ardross Ark Carol Service
2025-12-14 14:30 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Ardross Ark, Ardross, Alness, IV17 0YF, United Kingdom
Join us for a gentle and heart-warming Christmas Carol Service at Ardross ARK on Sunday 14th December at 2:30pm.

The old church will be filled with soft light, beautiful carols sung by Ardross pupils and Ardross singers, and the warmth of community as we gather to celebrate this special season together. The fire will be lit, the doors will be open, and the atmosphere will be calm, welcoming, and full of the simple beauty that makes this time of year so meaningful.

The carol service is open to everyone who appreciates kindness, calm, and a peaceful Christmas setting. Whether you come on your own or with family and friends, you’re warmly welcome to step inside, settle in, and enjoy the familiar carols in a cosy Highland atmosphere.

Teas, coffees, and home bakes will be available for anyone who would like a little treat while they’re here.

Free transport is provided: Alness Community Minibus– 1:30pm pick-up at Alness Heritage Centre– 1:45pm pick-up at Alness Church, Perrins Road

We look forward to sharing this meaningful and heart-warming afternoon with you.

Everyone is warmly welcome.

A small donation box will be available for anyone who wishes to support the upkeep of Ardross ARK, but there is absolutely no obligation.

Ardross SWI - Christmas Buffet
2025-12-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Ardross Community Hall, Ardross Community Hall, Ardross, Ross-shire, IV17 OXW, United Kingdom
Ardross SWI is a group of young and young-at-heart women in the Easter Ross area who come together once a month for fun and friendship and to share skills, knowledge and experience in a lovely village hall – usually with tea, coffee and cake too. We meet on the third Wednesday of the month and new faces are always welcomed
Visitors welcome £3 per session
Annual membership £35

4th Advent Sunday
2025-12-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Ardross Ark, Ardross, Alness, IV17 0YF, United Kingdom
The fourth Sunday of Advent brings us to the final, most tender theme of the season — love.Not the grand or dramatic kind, but the gentle, steady love that shows itself in warmth, presence, kindness, and the simple ways we look after ourselves and one another.

You are warmly invited to join us at Ardross ARK on 21st December for our 4th Advent Sunday, the last Advent gathering before Christmas.

Our lovely volunteer Sheena will be there to welcome you, look after the space, and hold the gentle atmosphere of the afternoon.

The fire will be lit, soft peaceful music will be playing in the background, and the doors will be open.The old church will offer a calm and welcoming space for anyone who would like to come inside, breathe out, and settle into the softer rhythm of the season.

Hot chocolate and mince pies will be available for anyone who would like a little treat while they’re here.

The Fourth Advent Candle — A Candle of Love
The fourth candle symbolises love — quiet love, grounded love, the kind that brings warmth where life has grown cold, and gentleness where things have felt heavy.

Lighting this candle is a reminder that love often lives in the smallest moments:a kind word,a warm gesture,a gentle thought,a peaceful pause,a moment shared,a space held for someone else.

You are welcome to light a candle during your visit — whether as a reflection, a small wish, or simply a quiet act of love for yourself or someone you care about.

A Thought to Carry Into Christmas
The fourth Advent candle invites us to reflect on one simple question:
Where can I bring a little more warmth into my own days — and perhaps into someone else’s?
Sometimes love is simply the choice to be present,to soften,to listen,or to allow ourselves a quiet moment of stillness.

About the Gathering
There is no service and no formal programme.You can come for five minutes or stay for the full time.
You are welcome to:– Light a candle– Sit quietly– Reflect on the season– Take a moment with your own thoughts– Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and gentle music

Everyone who values kindness, warmth, and a moment to reconnect with themselves is warmly welcome.
We would love to share this final Advent gathering with you.

A small donation box will be available for anyone who wishes to support the upkeep of the ARK, but there is absolutely no obligation.

Bar Night at the Hall
2025-12-27 19:00 - 23:00 | Ardross Community Hall, Ardross Community Hall, Ardross, Ross-shire, IV17 OXW, United Kingdom
The bar is open!
Come and join the craic at the bar on the last Saturday of every month.
Cash and card payments accepted.
We have a small selection of non-alcoholic drinks for any drivers or non-drinkers as well as the usual selections of beverages available.
Please do come along, bring some friends, or snacks, or board games, whatever you like!

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Candlelight Reflections
2025-12-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Ardross Ark, Ardross, Alness, IV17 0YF, United Kingdom
Between Christmas and the New Year, there is a unique stillness that settles over the days — a gentle pause where one season has ended and the next has not yet begun. It is the perfect space for reflection, clarity, and new intentions.

You are warmly invited to join us at Ardross ARK on 28th December for a peaceful End of Year Gathering — a simple afternoon of warmth, gentle music, candlelight, and quiet reflection.

Our lovely volunteer Annemarie will be there to welcome you, look after the space, and hold the soft atmosphere of the afternoon.

The fire will be lit, peaceful music will be playing in the background, and the old church will offer a warm, comforting place to slow down and settle into this thoughtful time of year.

Hot chocolate and homebakes will be available for anyone who would like a small treat while they’re here.

A Moment Between What Has Been and What Is Coming
This is a beautiful opportunity to look back gently on the year that has passed —to recognise what strengthened you,what taught you,and what you are ready to let go of.
Not everything we carry through the year is meant to follow us into the next one.This gathering is a soft invitation to acknowledge what no longer serves youand to leave it behind with peace.

Creating New Intentions and New Traditions
As we turn toward the year ahead, this quiet space offers room to imagine what you want to bring with you into your next chapter.
You might like to reflect on:– What brings you joy– Where you feel connected– What sparks your creativity– What supports your peace– What feels meaningful– What you want to give more space to– What you will choose to leave behind
This is also a wonderful time to create new traditions for yourself or your family —gentle, intentional moments that support who you are becoming.

About the Gathering
There is no service and no programme.You can come for a short time or stay for the full two hours.
You are welcome to:– Sit quietly– Light a candle– Reflect on the year– Set new intentions– Enjoy gentle music and warmth– Take time for yourself

Everyone who values kindness, stillness, and the chance to reconnect with themselves is warmly welcome.We would love to share this peaceful end-of-year moment with you.

A small donation box will be available for anyone who wishes to support the upkeep of the ARK, but there is absolutely no obligation.

New Year Gathering by Candlelight
2026-01-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Ardross Ark, Ardross, Alness, IV17 0YF, United Kingdom
The start of a new year carries its own kind of stillness — a clean, open space filled with possibility. It is a moment to pause before life gathers speed again, to breathe deeply, and to step into the year ahead with clarity and intention.

You are warmly invited to join us at Ardross ARK on 4th January for a peaceful New Year Gathering by Candlelight — a gentle, thoughtful beginning to the year.

Our lovely volunteer Annemarie will be there to welcome you, look after the space, and hold the soft atmosphere of the afternoon.

The fire will be lit, the room will be filled with warm candlelight, and soft, calming background music will be playing quietly to support a peaceful and comforting space for everyone who joins us.

Hot chocolate and homebakes will be available for anyone who would like a small treat while they’re here.

A Gentle Beginning — And a Reminder
Reflecting on the past year is important.Setting intentions for the new one matters.But the truth is softer than that:
Every day is a new beginning.Every morning is a blank canvas.Every moment offers a chance to open our hearts,clear our minds,and take one small step forward.
We do not need to carry our past into every tomorrow.We can release what no longer serves us,become fully present in the moment we are in,and move gently toward the year ahead — one breath at a time.

A Space for Presence and Possibility
You might like to reflect on:– What you want this year to feel like– What qualities you want to welcome in– What you are ready to release– Where joy or creativity wants to grow– What supports your peace or connection– How you want to show up for yourself each day
Gentle beginnings often start in quiet spaces with warm light and a moment of stillness.

About the Gathering
There is no service and no fixed programme.You can come for a few minutes or stay for the full afternoon.
You are welcome to:– Sit quietly– Light a candle– Reflect on the year ahead– Set simple, kind intentions– Enjoy the warm atmosphere– Breathe and begin again

Everyone who values kindness, calm, and a peaceful start to the year is warmly welcome.
We would love to share this gentle beginning of 2026 with you.

A small donation box will be available for anyone who wishes to support the upkeep of the ARK, but there is absolutely no obligation.

Ardross Lunch Club
2026-01-07 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Ardross Community Hall, Ardross Community Hall, Ardross, Ross-shire, IV17 OXW, United Kingdom
We are a group of people enjoying a soup and pudding lunch.
Please come along and enjoy a good blether as well as meeting friends & neighbours & sometimes we have a guest speaker or a quiz.
If you have any question please contact Jackie Davies 01349 880994 or Alison Greggans 01349 882352
