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From Minecraft Moves to Eden Court: Pupils Dance Their Way Through Winter

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Primary pupils across Badenoch and Strathspey are stepping into winter with energy and creativity…

Dec 10, 2025
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Breaking down barriers with wheelchair basketball

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Shining a light on one of High Life Highland's hardest working volunteers!

Nov 24, 2025
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Confidence, connections and community thanks to volunteering

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Discover how one volunteer’s journey with High Life Highland’s Active Schools programme led to new…

Sep 15, 2025
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Dance = Diamond for Ella

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A 15-year-old from Alness has reached an incredible volunteering milestone through her love of…

Jul 02, 2025
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Celebrating our ‘green’ volunteers

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During Volunteers Week, High Life Highland is celebrating the incredible individuals who give their…

Jun 02, 2025
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