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1ST BUCKIE BOYS BRIGADE Mon. Anchor Boys 6pm; Tues. B and Club 6pm; Wed. Gymnastics 6.30pm; Fri. Juniors 6pm; Fri. Company 7.20pm; Sunday Bibleclass 10am. Contact Alan McIntosh 832999 AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPSBUCKIE & KEITH Al-Anon Family Groups offer free, confidential help & support to the relatives & friends of problem drinkers. Local weekly groups in Buckie & Keith. For further information call 020 7403 0888, visit www.hexnet.co.uk/alanon/ or email alanonuk@aol.com ART CLUB SALVATION ARMY, CHURCH STREET, FINDOCHTY The Art Club is held in the hall, every Wednesday from 10.30am12noon. Help & tuition given and beginners are welcome (limited spaces available). Come along. Contact S. Smith tel: 835408 BANFF AND MORAY MEMBERS’ CENTRE, THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND (NTS) Promoting the work of the NTS and fundraising to support local properties, our local properties are Brodie Castle and Leith Hall. We have a varied annual programme of events, including lunches with speakers, one day coach trips to places of interest, short holidays to NTS and other historic properties further afield, quiz night and theatre outings.If you are a member of the NTS and would like more information, please contact the secretary on tel: 01343 835258 or email secretary2.bmnts@ btinternet.com BANFF, MORAY & NAIRN CANINE CLUB Classes are held in Obedience and Ringcraft every Monday evening during school terms from 1830 hrs in Spynie Hall, Elgin. Call Joanne on 07715 557395 or Mary on 850262
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BANFFSHIRE FIELD CLUB Meets monthly at St Rufus Church Hall, Turner Street, Keith to explore the district, inquiring into its geology, botany, natural history, archaeology, etc. Contact Mrs K M Hawkes 840718 or visit the website www.banffshirefieldclub.org.uk BUCKIE AND DISTRICT PIPE BAND We meet in the Royal British Legion hall, Buckie, on Thursday evenings 6.30pm-9pm. Learners & experienced players welcome. www.buckiepipeband.co.uk BUCKIE AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB Classes spanning all levels and coaching available. Ages 5-16. Contact David Eckersley 832078 BUCKIE CHORAL UNION Buckie Choral Union is a mixed choir and rehearsals begin again for the 2011/12 programme on 18th August ‘11. Rehearsals are held on Thursday nights 7:309:30pm in the Buckie North Church Hall, Buckie. For additional information (including map showing venue) check our web site at www.buckiechoral.org.uk BUCKIE CRICKET CLUB Junior coaching on Wednesday evenings. Linzee Gordon Park, Buckie. Contact William G Flett 832082 BUCKIE ROVERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Training Monday & Wednesday, 7pm-9pm excluding June. Contact Mr D G Roberts 840861 BUCKIE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB Meets Saturdays 10am-12noon for training, Linzee Gordon Park.
meet in Clochan Hall every Monday Afternoon, 2pm-4pm. Members work in all mediums and are only too happy to offer help and advice to each other over a cup of coffee. Come along any Monday if you want to learn more! CULLEN BOWLING AND TENNIS CLUB Provides a service to anyone who is interested in Bowling and Tennis. Bowls, tennis rackets, balls and shoes all available. Contact Sandra Douglas 840118 FAITH AND LIGHT GROUP BUCKIE To provide an evening of respite care to the parents or carers of club members. 1st and 3rd Tuesday evening at 7pm. Contact Anne Gerrard 831124 FRISKIS AND SVETTIS Originating in Sweden, the aim is to get people healthy whilst having fun. Exercise to music, open to men and women. Fochabers Institute Tues 10am; St Rufus Hall, Keith Wed 9.30am and Thurs 10am; St Thomas Hall Thurs 7pm, contact Mandy tel: 882641 or visit www.fsaberdeen.co.uk. FOCHABERS HILL WALKING & RAMBLING CLUB Meets the last Sunday each month for hill walking outings. £10 annual sub and £10-£20 bus fare. Contact Wilma Forsyth for more details 01343 821101 FOCHABERS PÉTANQUE CLUB To play and promote the game of Pétanque, Fochabers Cricket Club, Fochabers. Contact MIke Watt 832591
BUCKIE VICTORIA BOWLING CLUB West Church Street Buckie, tel 832521
GRANGE BADMINTON CLUB Tuesday evenings, 7pm to 9.30pm, King Memorial Hall, Grange. Contact Chris Lancaster 870622
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Royal British Legion, 5.30pm7pm, contact Steve & Rosemary Reeve tel: 01542 886500 JOG SCOTLAND BUCKIE Meets on Tuesday 6.45pm at Swimming Pool car park, juniors meet on Monday 4.30pm at BHS Games Hall. Suitable for beginners. Tel: 842847 or email jsbuckie@walk jogrunmoray.org.uk JOG SCOTLAND KEITH Meets on Mondays 6.30pm at Keith Community Centre, Juniors meet on Wednesdays 6pm. Suitable for beginners. Tel: 870609 or email jskeith@walk jogrunmoray.org.uk KEITH AND DISTRICT AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB Meets Wednesdays, 7pm, Keith Community Centre Car Park, Annual subscription £15, Contact Club Secretary, Steven Taylor: Tel 832898, 07808 687036 www.walkjogrun moray.org.uk KEITH & DISTRICT RANGER GUIDES (GIRLGUIDING MORAY) Senior Section aged 14 years to 24 years, St Rufus Hall, Keith 5.30pm-7pm, 3 Wednesdays out of 4, tel: 01542 886422 evenings KEITH AND DISTRICT SILVER BAND Practice night, Sunday 6.30pm to 8.30pm, Longmore Hall, Keith. Contact Wendy Jones 887529 or visit www.keithsilverband.org KEITH B.A.L.L. GROUP We meet on Wednesdays from 10.30am to 1pm in St Rufus Hall, Keith. Contact Evalyne tel: 886913 or Maureen tel: 886020 for details KEITH BOWLING CLUB Green is open April to September, weather permitting. Short carpet bowls indoor September to April. Contact Hazel MacAngus-Gerrard 887452
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The Editor We’re well into Summer and hopefully most people will have had a well earned Summer break. At Spotlight we continue to be busy bees, bringing you another issue of The North’s Favourite Free Wee Mag’!
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PUBLISHER ...............David Nelmes SALES ......................Eilidh Conners ACCOUNTS ...................Lynn Wood LAYOUT .......................Natalie Hunt DESIGN .................Alistair Davidson Clubs & Societies......................4 & 6 Pastoral Letter.................................8 Church Details.................................8 Council News ................................10 Parliament Blog .............................11 School Term Dates........................12 Local Holidays...............................12 Tide Times.....................................12 What’s On ..............................15 - 18 Cinema Listings.............................17 Useful Numbers ............................29 Advertisers Index ..........................29
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KEITH COMMUNITY CENTRE BOWLING CLUB Meets Wednesday and Thursday afternoon at Keith Community Centre. Contact Margaret Adam 887921 KEITH SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASS Meets every Thursday in the Royal British Legion Hall, Keith 7.30pm-9.30pm KEITH SPORTS AND COMMUNITY CENTRE Contact 882222 LGBT MORAY Social networking group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Moray. Monthly meetings - 1st Tues. & 4th Thurs. The Cooperage Bar, High St, Elgin, 7.30pm; 2nd Weds. Scribbles, High St, Elgin,11am: 3rd Sat. Time Out Café, High St, Forres,10.30am. For info or to be met in advance tel:07598418638, email us lgbtmoray@gmail.com or find us on Facebook ME MORAY SUPPORT GROUP Meets 2nd Tuesday each month, 7pm, Moray Resource Centre, Maisondeu Road, Elgin. It’s a great chance to meet up with other ME sufferers and talk about the condition, as well as being able to gain support and information. Meetings are free and refreshments are provided. We also have an online community forum which offers support, information and just general conversation, for those who cannot attend meetings www.memoray.org.uk/forum
MORAY BUSINESS WOMEN An informal club for women within the Moray area who have an interest in business, networking, sharing information and general socialising. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month. For more information, tel: Michelle on 07887 730708 or e-mail us at tina.mason52@yahoo.com MORAY COAST MOTORCYCLE CLUB Meets the 1st Wednesday every month at Mill House Hotel, Tynet, Buckie. Join us for social ride out’s, fundraisers and more. Visit www.mcmc.org.uk or contact Tracey Scott tel: 07928 444376 MORAY DISABILITY FORUM Speaking on behalf of disabled people and their carers from across Moray, with a united voice through consultation and partnership with services that support them. We welcome everyone interested, or working, in the area of disability to become a member of the group. Contact Mike McKenzie, c/o Moray Resource Centre, Elgin. Tel: 07967 440164
snack. Wednesdays from 9.30am-10.15am and 10.20am11.05 am. Contact Wendy tel: 832133
‘NO STRINGS ATTACHED’ CONFIDENTIAL HELPLINE If you are caring for someone who is affected by drugs, alcohol or mental health issues and you feel that it is having an impact on you and the rest of your family call 01343 555031 for help and advice. Anonymity if required
ROYAL BURGH OF CULLEN PENSIONERS CLUB Meets first Tuesday of each month at 7pm, for the welfare of the elderly in Cullen. Contact Bunty Gardiner 840653
OAP CLUB Club for the over 50’s, meets 2nd Tuesday each month, 1.45pm to 4pm, Longmore Hall, Keith PET FOSTERING SCOTLAND We aim to support pet owners who are in an emergency situation or becoming temporarily homeless. Our volunteers will care for your pet in their own homes for short periods until you can be reunited. Volunteers always needed. Tel: 0844 811 9909. Reg. charity SCO15672 www.pfss.org.uk
MORTLACH ART GROUP Meets in the Memorial Hall, Albert Place, Dufftown every Thursday 1pm-5pm. Charge per meeting is £2. Tuition available if required, some materials are available
QUARRIERS CARER SUPPORT SERVICE MORAY Providing practical and emotional support to the unpaid Carers of Moray. If you look after a family member, friend or neighbour and could use some help or just want to find out more about what we do, call us on 01343 556031
MULBEN SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Meets the 1st Wednesday each month June, July & August; 1st
RHYTHM & RHYME GYM TOTS Fun musical baby and toddler sessions. Movement, music, songs, soft play and healthy
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SLIMMING WORLD FOCHABERS Wednesdays at 5.30pm & 7.30pm in the Scout Hall, Fochabers, contact Christine tel: 01542 835096 for more details. SPEY BAY COMMUNITY HALL Tues. & Fri. 7.30pm Bowling tel 821947; Weds. morning BALL tel: 821713/820038; Thurs. afternoon Mother and Toddler tel: 820282; Fri. morning Body Conditioning Classes tel: 556370; general enquiries to Willie Pirie tel: 823995 TREES FOR LIFE GREEN DAYS OUT Open to everyone living in Moray and Inverness-shire. Spend a day carrying out a variety of different conservation tasks! Days are free of charge. Pick ups available. All volunteers must be over 18 with a reasonable level of fitness, running every Wednesday and the last Sunday of the month. Booking essential. Contact Rosie tel: 01309 691444 or rosie@treesforlife.org.uk
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Many of you reading this probably don’t believe in God. You may think there is ‘something out there’ - but in all probability you wouldn’t be prepared to commit yourself to a belief in the personal God of the Bible - the one described as the God who made the world and everything in it. He created all the nations throughout the whole earth, decided beforehand when they should rise and fall, and determined their boundaries. His purpose was for the nations to seek after him and perhaps feel their way toward him and find him - though he is not far from any one of us. The God who is a person - with personality - and who takes a real living interest in every one of us.
Pastoral Letter and Church Meetings simple. But the more I look at the world around me, the more I see personality in almost everything. Every day our adopted cat seems to demonstrate he’s not just a blob of fur but a creature with real personality. He ‘speaks’ with his miaow, with his eyes and with his insistence that he be scratched under the chin. Even the birds he stalks in the garden reveal individual characteristics. Watching the cat being scolded by a protective mother blackbird - and he running for the cover of the window sill from her rebuke - reminds me that even the smallest of creatures appear to be endowed with individuality and personality.
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Of course I don’t want to give every worm or grub a name but the more I look at the world the more I can see the
All Saints Episcopal Church, Buckie Sundays:parish eucharist 11am, contact Canon Jeremy paisey tel: 832312 Buckie Baptist Church meets Sundays 11am & 5.45pm. Contact Rev. V MacDougall Email bydand52@aol.com - Children welcome, Contact Irene 840821 Buckie North, C of S, Cluny Square Contact Mrs Elizabeth Reid c/o tel: 831907 Buckie Salvation Army Sunday Services 10.30am & 6pm, plus others during week. Contact Caroline Buchanan tel: 823790 Buckie South & West, C of S, High Street meets for Sunday worship at 11.30am, including Sunday School, Contact Rev’d Alan Macgregor 833775 or email buckiesouwester@btconnect.com Buckie, Riverside Christian Church, Sundays 10.30am, contact 01542 833923 or visit www.riversidebuckie.org Buckie, St Peters Church RC 832196 Buckie Methodist Church Sundays 11am & 6pm. Sunday School, Bible Studies, Prayer Meetings, Study & House Groups, Alpha, Women’s Guild, Men’s Prayer Breakfast Cullen & Deskford C of S, 1st Sunday of the month at the Hall Church at 11am (followed by soup & sweet), every other Sunday at the Auld Kirk at 10.30am, and the 2nd & 4th Sundays at the Jubilee Hall, Deskford at 12noon. Contact
Gordon McNeill tel: 840193 or email: gordonmcneillg@btinternet.com Cullen Methodist Church, Seatown, Cullen, Buckie Sunday morning worship at 11am led by a Minister or an authorised Local Preacher; Enzie Parish Church, Portgordon, Buckie meets for Sunday worship at 10 am, Sunday School. Contact Rev’d Alan Macgregor 833775 or email enziekirk@btconnect.com Findochty Church of Scotland meets for Sunday Worship 11.15am. All welocme. Contact David Pirie tel: 834123 Findochty Methodist Church welcomes you to fellowship Sundays at 11am Keith, Holy Trinity Episcopal Family Eucharist 11.30am Keith, C of S - North, Newmill, Boharm and Rothiemay : North Church : Sunday 11am; Boharm Church : Sunday 9.30am (first Sunday of the month at Mulben village hall); Rothiemay Church : Sunday 9.30am, except the first Sunday in each month. Contact Rev G Hutton Steel or email knnbrchurch@btconnect.com Keith, C of S - St Rufus, Botriphnie and Grange : St Rufus Church : Sunday 10.15am; Botriphnie Church : Sunday 11.45am (alternate Sundays); Grange Church : Sunday 11.45am (alternate Sundays), contact: Rev Ranald S.R. Gauld or email:
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mark of a person at work in creating it. That is exactly how Paul described God and his world to a highly educated Athenian audience in the passage from the book of Acts loosely quoted above - a real personal God who made us, a real personal God who continues to relate to us on a personal level every day. Maybe you don’t have a cat to watch or a garden with scolding birds - but there is a God who is not far from you; his purpose and desire is that you would reach out to him, seek for him and find him. He even sent his Son, Jesus, into this world to help you in that search - a real living personality who will introduce you to the real and living God. Colin Morrison Elgin & Forres Free Church kay_gauld@btinternet.com Keith, St. Thomas’ Church RC Vigil-Mass 9.30am and 6.30pm Confessions Saturday 10am on request. Portessie Assembly Hall, Ogilvie Street welcomes you to our Gospel Meeting Sunday 6:15pm and Prayer & Bible Study on Wednesday 7:30 pm Portessie Methodist Church, Portessie, Buckie Sunday worship at 11am and at 6pm (alternately here & at Buckie). Portgordon Methodist Church meets for Sunday worship at 11am, bible study meeting on alternate Mondays with the Church of Scotland congregation at 2pm, craft group meets on Wednesdays at 2pm Portknockie Church of Christ Sunday 11am Breaking of Bread; Sunday 6pm Gospel Service; Friday 7pm Prayer Meeting and Bible Study. Ladies Fellowship (September--March) every second Monday 7pm. Prayer Breakfast 8am Wednesdays. Leader Mr Stewart Gray 836007 Rathven Church of Scotland Sunday morning worship at 9.45am led by a Minister or an authorised Local Preacher. Contact Moira 833956 or Ann 831607 If you are a member of a church not listed here, please email natalie@spotlighton.co.uk and we may print this in future issues.
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EXTRACTS FROM THE RATIFIED MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF 6TH JUNE 2011 OF KEITH COMMUNITy COUNCIL
Presentation Tish Richford, team manager from the Criminal Justice Services gave a very informative talk about the Community Payback scheme which we have in Moray. She went on to explain the New Payback Orders the new name since February 2011 replaces previous probation orders and community service orders. Instead of community service it is now referred to as Community Payback Orders and Unpaid Work orders. There are two levels of order. Level one is 20 to 100 hours (three months) which are less serious offences Level two is 101 to 300 hours (six Months) for people who have committed serious assaults, fraud, etc. Offenders must start work within 7 days of the order being imposed. Most are signed up to doing at least two days of work. Offenders are supervised seven days a week. The team is based in Elgin with a workshop in Grampian Road where offenders make for example plant containers, garden picnic tables and benches. The examples of work in Moray were shown to members by means of photographs. The projects they have undertaken are environmental projects and community projects. The benefit to the community is that work is being done by offenders that may never be done otherwise. It ensures that the offender gives direct repatriation to the community that they live in. This work is used as an alternative to custody and is not a soft option. Research has shown that offenders are less likely to offend again in the future. Plaques are erected to say that projects have been done by offenders. The Senior task Supervisor can be contacted on 01343 557200. If offender does not participate order is returned to
the court. Offenders don’t go into the community that they offended in. A number of projects were spoken about that could be done by offenders in the Keith area. Members of KCC will make a list and email Tish. Correspondence There was correspondence about the Beatice Field - Shetland to Portgordon Windfarm. There will be an exhibition to which councilors will be invited to in the Longmore hall in the future. JM has received a cheque from the Phoenix group. A letter of thanks will be sent out. Community Councillors Updates CL - Roads and Rights of Way CL complained about the state of the pavements in Keith which need to be swept. The A96 has not been swept either which is BEARs duty. A man hole at Broad Lane is dirling and needs to be seen to by Scottish water SC said he would deal with it. Lorrys getting tyres on A96 at Darren Williams premises are causing an obstruction. Police would have to deal with this matter. Another police matter is cars that park on pavement on A96. Bridge of Haughs is still flooding. White lines have still to be painted on roads. Number of lights not working including the one outside the Royal (3 years ). CL will contact Chivas about rotten trees which are a danger at end of fife Keith. Lot of water collecting at bottom of Earlsmount an ongoing problem.GC has told BEAR about this. Union Bridge – Light not working but been reported. North Church – suggested that White lines be painted on slabs as there are step downs to pavement. MC – Signs and street furniture No update from MC. SC will see that the TARTAN Museum sign is taken
down. Two signs been taken down. JM thought they were being replaced. CC will see MC about this. Pictures on the old Coop building will be relocated somewhere else in the town as Coop undergoing a transformation. Peter Laing was interested in them going somewhere else in the town. Greigs – mess is getting worse. Viewfield – no progress on the house which was burnt down. Caravan Site – No progress. Chlorine in water still not rectified. MR – Cleansing No updates although SH mentioned St Rufus path leading down side of manse has been reported as having lot of debris and rubble lying there. GC seeing to this. Toilets are now open 24 hours in Keith and Fife Keith. GC – Gary is to keep on about the traffic lights at Tesco as numerous people are complaining that they are staying on too long again on the A96. People coming out of Tesco always seem to get priority. External Groups Updates Regeneration Partnership – SC said there was no update on whether the funding had gone through. Xmas Lights – There is a meeting on 8th June at Keith Community Centre. JM received a cheque from the Phoenix group and a letter of thanks will be sent to them. A.O.C.B. Keith Skatepark – June Simpson and JM are to go to a couple of meetings to guide the members there. Douggie MacPhee will attend as well. Next Meeting The next meeting of Keith Community Council will be on Monday 5th September 2011 at 7.00pm in Keith Sports and Community Centre.
COMMUNity COUNCil CONtACts Keith Community Council: Buckie Community Council Meets first Monday of each month (excluding Meets third Tuesday each month (excluding July) January/August) 7pm at Keith Community Centre. 7pm Town House West. Contact: Diane Halley (Secretary) tel: 886640 Contact: Gordon Cowie (Secretary) tel: 831956 page 10 - August 2011
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One of the challenges of politics is trying to force yourself to take some time out and do something different. Being a bit of a foody, I have made some time for the garden and a bit of an effort at ‘grow
your own’ in terms of vegetables. I cannot profess to being any kind of expert gardener but it provides some relaxation and, hopefully, some tasty summer salads when I see how the small back garden crop has fared! Angus Robertson MP
I was very p l e a s e d recently to take part in the Moray Great Bike Ride, which saw cyclists of all abilities from across the region get on their bikes for charity. I surprised myself by feeling up for the whole course and even in a not too bad time! A big thank you to the organisers but also
especially to the participants. This year’s event raised funds for the North East Sensory Service, which provides support for people across Moray and the North East with visual or hearing impairment. A very worthwhile cause and and very worthwhile day out cycling through Moray’s fantastic scenery Richard Lochhead MSP
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for 2011/2012 (all dates inclusive) Autumn Term Starts Tuesday 16th August 2011 Autumn Term Ends Friday 7th October 2011 Winter Term Starts Monday 24th October 2011 In-service Closure Monday 21st November 2011 In-service Closure Tuesday 22nd November 2011 Winter Term Ends Wed. 21st December 2011 Spring Term Starts Thursday 5th January 2012 Mid-term Holiday Friday 10th February 2012 Mid-term Holiday Monday 13th February 2012 Spring Term Ends Friday 30th March 2012 Good Friday Holiday Friday 6th April 2012 Summer Term Starts Monday 16th April 2012 Milne’s High & Feeders Friday 4th May 2012
May Day Holiday Monday 7th May 2012 In-service Closure Thursday 17th May 2012 In-service Closure Friday 18th May 2012 Keith Grammar & Feeders Monday 4th June 2012 Summer Term Ends Thursday 28th June 2012 Buckie High & Feeders Monday 11th June 2012 for 2012/2013 (all dates inclusive) Autumn Term Starts Tuesday 21st August 2012 Autumn Term Ends Friday 12th October 2012 Winter Term Starts Monday 29th October 2012 In-service Closure Monday 19th November 2012 In-service Closure Tuesday 20th November 2012 Winter Term Ends Fri. 21st December 2012 Spring Term Starts Monday 7th January 2013
Local Holidays 2011 Buckie Holiday § Summer Bank Holiday Keith Holiday Fochabers Holiday ‡ Buckie Holiday § Buckie Holiday § Fochabers Holiday ‡ Keith Holiday St Andrews Day Christmas Day Holiday *
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Chef’s Confidential Knockomie is fast attracting the walkers, the morning and afternoon coffee and tea customers. This cake is a very popular offering amongst those who want to relax, chat and catch up in a comfortable lounge, away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. We look forward to welcoming you soon, for a latte, cappucino, espresso, selection of teas and hot chocolate.
120g black treacle 110g golden syrup 110g dark muscovado sugar 230g self raising flour 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon mixed spice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1tsp Bicarbonate of soda 120g butter diced 1 medium size firm pear 1 ball of crystallized stem ginger 280ml milk 1 large egg 1kg loaf tin lined
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Pear Gingerbread Cake
1. Put the treacle and syrup into a small pan & heat on a gentle heat until thoroughly mixed, leave to cool. 2. Put the Muscovado sugar and milk in a small pan and heat on a gentle heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Once dissolved remove from heat and leave to cool until lukewarm. 3. Place the flour, spices, bicarbonate of soda and butter in to a bowl and with your fingers, or in a food processor, blend to fine breadcrumbs. 4. Peel and core the pear and dice, put to one side. Finely dice the stem ginger and leave aside. 5. Add the milk and sugar mix to the dry ingredients using a whisk to blend thoroughly. Repeat with the treacle and syrup mix, and beat the egg before adding this. Add the stem ginger. 6. Pour into the lined loaf tin and sprinkle the diced pear on the top. It will sink into the sponge whilst it's cooking. 7. Place in the centre of the oven at 180°C (350°F) Gas 4 for 45 minutes to 1 hour. It will be well risen and use a skewer to test the centre to check if it is cooked. It will be ready when the skewer comes out clean. Allow it to cool completely in the tin, before turning out. Enjoy either warm as a pudding with ice-cream or cream, or at room temperature with a cup of coffee or tea. Great for picnics too! Penny Ellis, Owner Knockomie Hotel, Forres tel: 01309 673146
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JULY 26 tuesday amazing ospreys, 10am-1pm, loch garten opsrey centre, visit www.rspb.org.uk for more details family fun in the forest, 2pm-4pm, loch mallachy car park, visit www.rspb.org.uk for more details
29 friday robin colvill performs popular piano classics from bach to gershwin, 8pm, brodie castle, by forres, an opportunity to hear robin's stories and listen to a selection of classics in the drawing room, £18 (available at www.nts.org.uk), contact brodie castle for more details tel: 0844 493 2156 live entertainment, 8pm-11pm, cullen bay hotel, visit www.discovercullen.com for details
30 saturday moray farmers market, elgin plainstones glencoe and the devil’s staircase with marie curie cancer care, 23 mile trek, a must for those with stamina & a thirst for adventure, visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/uktreks or call 08700 340 040 to regsiter
31 sunday arradoul swri afternoon tea in remembrance of mrs liz weir, 1pm-4.30pm, in aid of marie curie and macmillan cancer research, £4 insh marshes family fun day, 2pm-5pm, insh marshes national nature reserve RSPB car park, adults free/children £2.50, email insh@rspb.org.uk or tel: 01540 661518 for more details dougie maclean, 8pm, universal hall, findhorn, £16/£14, tel: 01309 691170 for details
AUGUST until august 24 wednesday circus theme summer reading challenge, elgin library, recommended for children up to age 12, tel: 562600
Tickets £16 on sale at Elgin Library Tel: 01343 562600. In aid of SSAFA Forces Help and The Royal Marines Charitable Trust. Organised by the Rotary Club of Elgin - www.elginrotary.co.uk
2 tuesday amazing ospreys, 10am-1pm, loch garten opsrey centre, visit www.rspb.org.uk for more details family fun in the forest, 2pm-4pm, loch mallachy car park, visit www.rspb.org.uk for more details
5 friday pancake tea and sales & bric a brac tables, 2pm4pm, findochty town hall, by findochty church of scotland, contact barbara tel: 832359
5 friday to 7 sunday cullen art show and sale of paintings, memorial hall, the square, cullen, fri 6-8pm cheese & wine evening, sat 10am-8pm and sun 10am-6pm, free, all welcome
6 saturday speyside stages rally, cooper park, elgin, for more details visit www.speyside-stages.co.uk quiz night in lhanbryde community centre with raffle, 7pm for 7.30pm, £2 per person, teams of up to four, BYOB and nibbles, (all proceeds go to community centre funds), registered as a charity in scotland : sc029433
8 monday to 12 friday cullen churches summer mission, 10am-12noon each day, venue will be logie park if the weather is good and the methodist church if it is wet
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until october 31 monday pictish throne exhibition at brodie castle, during normal opening hours, on loan from the national museum of scotland, included in tour of the castle, contact brodie castle for details tel: 0844 493 2156
2 tuesday to 30 tuesday art & photography exhibition ‘landscape & heritage’ by brian loveland, elgin museum, tel: 543675 SpotLight on Buckie, Keith and District
Weds 7th Sept. - Concert by the Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Scotland Elgin Town Hall Doors 6.45pm for 7.30pm
moray arts club open exhibition - handing in day, the gallery, elgin library, contact emma cooper tel: 01343 548475 / 0789 414 4021 or visit www.morayartsclub.com amazing ospreys, 10am-1pm, loch garten opsrey centre, visit www.rspb.org.uk for more details family fun in the forest, 2pm-4pm, loch mallachy car park, visit www.rspb.org.uk for more details
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10 wednesday family fun day, 12.30pm-4pm, return of the popular activity afternoon including rides, magic, storytelling, craft making - indoors and out!, grampian transport museum, alford, tel: 019755 64517 or visit www.gtm.org.uk
11 thursday to 31 wednesday moray arts club open exhibition, starbucks, elgin high street, free entry, contact emma cooper tel: 01343 548475 / 0789 414 4021 or visit www.morayartsclub.com
13 saturday live bands presented by elgin BID, elgin plainstones nairn & district gardening club annual show, 1pm / trophy presentation 3.30pm, nairn community & arts centre, £2 adults/children free, refreshments and raffle, for more details tel: 01667 452331 magdalena reising and the blue café jazz ensemble, 8pm, brodie castle, by forres, £12, contact brodie castle for more details tel: 0844 493 2156
14 sunday historic wheels club annual rally, 2pm-4.30pm, brodie castle, near forres, contact tel: 01343 850372
15 monday to september 15 thursday moray arts club open exhibition, st giles centre, elgin, free entry, contact emma cooper tel: 01343 548475 / 0789 414 4021 or www.morayartsclub.com
16 tuesday amazing ospreys, 10am-1pm, loch garten opsrey centre, visit www.rspb.org.uk for more details family fun in the forest, 2pm-4pm, loch mallachy car park, visit www.rspb.org.uk for more details
20 saturday moray farmers market, elgin plainstones arena concert, 3pm-8pm, ticket available in advance only, line up to be confirmed, grampian transport museum, alford, tel: 019755 64517 or visit www.gtm.org.uk ceilidh night with ‘the brandon macphee trio’ and pat fraser, 8.30pm-11.30pm, lhanbryde community centre, in aid of centre funds - charity no SC029433, £5 (18 years+ only - licensed event) tel: 01343 842139
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28 sunday moray craft fair, 10am-3pm, bishopmill hall, many stalls including jewellery, cards, gift makers and more, free admission, refreshments available, see us on facebook - moray craft fair moray carnival 2011, 11am-5pm, cooper park, elgin, live local bands, dance exhibitions, pipe bands, showies, carnival parade and much more, contact rotoract moray tel: 07872 587943 “croaked on the lawn” - brodie castle's first murder mystery, from 2pm, you are invited to solve the deaths of more than one victim, our very own mctaggart arrives on the scene and with your help finds the murderer and solves the crime before the ‘weed killer’ finds the next victim!, adults £9, concessions £7, under 16 £5, tickets 0844 4932156 or www.nts.org.uk/events
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26 friday live entertainment, 8pm-11pm, cullen bay hotel, visit www.discovercullen.com for details estel, 8pm, flanagans bar, 48a high st, elgin, rocking experimentally instrumental soundscapes from dublin, support from filthpact, the signal & you dead! visit www.myspace.com/thesyndicate2008
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Cinema Nairn
Visit cinemanairn.blogspot.com or contact Nairn Community Centre on 01667 453476 for details
Cinema listings august 2011 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows Part 2 (12a) Viva Riva! (15) The Tree of Life (12a) Incendies (15) Last Night (12a) American Psycho (18) The Color Purple (15) Three Colours Red (15)
Visit www.eden-court.co.uk or call 01463 234234 for details
Moray Playhouse, Elgin
New Screenings begin on Fridays Call 01343 542680 or visit www.morayplayhouse.co.uk
Highland Spiritual Cinema
Monthly screenings of uplifting and inspiring films that inform, enlighten and entertain. For further details please visit www.highlandspiritualcinema.net or telephone 01463 237452
Vue Cinema, Inverness
From Friday 5th Mr Popper’s Penguins (pg) Super 8 (12a) From Friday 12th Rise of the Planet of the Apes (12a) The Smurfs 2D/3D (u) From Friday 19th Spy Kids : All The Time in the World 2D/3D (u) Cowboys and Aliens (tbc) The Inbetweeners (tbc) From Friday 26th Final Destination 5 3D (tbc) Conan The Barbarian 3D (tbc) KidsAM Every Saturday & Sunday at 10.15am Tickets £1.25 / VIP Tickets £2.75 Teen Screens Every Thursday & Friday afternoon Tickets £2 / VIP Tickets £3.50 Senior Screenings Every Tuesday afternoon Tickets £3.05 / VIP Tickets £4.55 Includes tea/coffee & biscuits
Visit www.myvue.com for details
Portessie Public Hall
Regular films including Saturday matinees. For further details email portessiepublichall@hotmail.co.uk
Universal Hall, Findhorn
Showing films through the year Visit www.findhorn.org/uhall or call 01309 691170 for details. SpotLight on Buckie, Keith and District
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SEPTEMBER 2011 in brief until oct 31 monday pictish throne exhibition at brodie castle, during normal opening hours, on loan from the national museum of scotland, included in tour of the castle, contact brodie castle for details tel: 0844 493 2156 2 friday to 29 thursday art exhibition ‘mystical peatlands’ by sila collins-waldon, elgin museum, tel: 543675 3 saturday moray farmers market, elgin plainstones walk ten at belladrum’s italian gardens with marie curie cancer care, 6pm-10pm, enjoy a twilight stroll and raise money for the charity, visit the website at www.mariecurie.org.uk/walkten to register 4 sunday grampian motorcycle convention, 11am-5pm, in association with the bon accord motorcycle club, the north’s premier motorcycle event!, vintage, classic and modern bike parades, classic racer demonstrations, trade shows, arena trials, super motos and the famous scottish championship moped marathon!, grampian transport museum, alford, tel: 019755 64517 or visit www.gtm.org.uk 7 wednesday concert by the band of her majesty’s royal marines scotland, 7.30pm, elgin town hall, tickets £16 on sale at elgin library, tel. 562600, in aid of SSAFA forces help and the royal marines charitable trust, organised by the rotary club of elgin 17 saturday themed market to celebrate national food & drink fortnight, elgin plainstones, by elgin BID in partnership with moray farmers market western front association - the railway operating division, royal engineers, in the great war - niall ferguson, 2.30pm, the gallery, elgin library, contact derek bird tel: 01343 870562, email chairman.wfasnb@virgin.net or visit www.wfascotlandnorth.org.uk 21 wednesday to 24 saturday ‘get moray reading’ book festival, st giles church, elgin, sponsored by elgin BID, yeadons and supported by the scottish book trust 30 friday live entertainment, 8pm-11pm, cullen bay hotel, visit www.discovercullen.com for details
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The Royal ) 05 & - t 3 & 4 5"6 3 " / 5 t # " 3 The Restaurant is fast becoming known as one of the best places to eat in the area. Our menu caters for both the hearty eater and the more refined diner. Bar lunch value offers are often featured as well as Chef's ever changing Specials menu in the Restaurant. Prime Roasts are served every Sunday.
Church Road, Keith, Moray AB55 5BR. 4EL s &AX email: info@theroyalhotelandrestaurant.co.uk
PHYSIOTHERAPY PILATES ELGIN, FOCHABERS & PORTGORDON (Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced Classes) ƵƚƵŵŶ dĞƌŵ ^ƚĂƌƟŶŐ ϴͲϭϱƚŚ ƵŐƵƐƚ ϮϬϭϭ For booking details contact Kate Robertson
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Business Profiles on... Planwell
The Steading
Roofing Supplies
Coffee Shop & Bistro
Permaroof metal roof sheeting
Enjoy delicious coffees, teas, light lunches and farmhousestyle baking
The Roofing Centre March Road Industrial Estate Buckie AB56 4BU
116 Mid Street
Tel: 01542 832170
Keith AB55 5BL
Fax: 01542 832182
Tel: 01542 882106
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email: info@thesteading.co.uk
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Dallas Designs Ltd
Indulgence
Embroidery, badges, trophies, vinyl printing, design
Salon & Spa Beauty, hair, nails & tanning
Tyock Industrial Estate Elgin IV30 1XY Tel: 01343 541414
41a West Church Street
email: sales@dallasdesignsltd.co.uk
Buckie AB56 1BP
web: dallasdesignsltd.co.uk
Tel: 01542 839647
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Business Profile On Planwell Roofing Supplies Planwell roofing supplies has been a name synonymous with quality for the last 22 years. The reputation is such that as well as servicing customers in the North East the firm’s business also extends throughout Scotland. Planwell manufacture and supply Permaroof box metal roof sheeting for the building trade, roofing contractors, farmers and DIY enthusiasts – all with a 10 year guarantee. Established in 1989 by parent company John Duncan Construction to meet the growing demand for quality roofing products the business
has grown steadily to forge a path to being at the forefront of one of the most competitive British Industries. Managing Director, Murray Duncan, said it was the commitment to continual development and customer care that had helped to make Planwell the success story that it is today. He said “the materials we supply are all of top quality and will stand the test of time and to us that is paramount.” For further details on Planwell please Telephone 01542 832170.
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Business Profile On The Steading Coffee Shop & Bistro The Steading Artisan Foods has opened a new Coffee Shop & Bistro at 166 Mid Street, Keith (formerly Craighurst’s Coffee Shop). Owned by husband and wife team, Angus and Maggie Brown, The Steading has developed the training aspects of Craighurst’s and trains budding young chefs from around the area in everything from the basics of making good stocks, soups, handmade breads and baking for the coffee shop right up to fine dining at their Bistro evenings. Training also includes front of house and coffee making skills for budding baristas.
products wherever possible, many sourced from other small producers across the North East of Scotland. The coffee shop serves their own delicious home baking and a selection of freshly made light meals.
Angus (the Baker) and Maggie (the Chef) believe in sourcing ethical ingredients and use Fairtrade, free-range and local
Further details telephone: 01542 882106, web: www.thesteading.co.uk
Angus and Maggie previously ran the Coffee Shop & Bistro at Greenfields, Lhanbryde, near Elgin and many of their old customers have sought them out at the new premises in Keith. They sell Steading produce at the coffee shop and at local Farmer’s Markets and have been delighted to reintroduce the Bistro Evenings on Fridays and Saturdays.
A little bit of the Countryside in the Town Enjoy delicious coffees, teas, light lunches and farmhouse-style baking made with locally sourced ingredients and free-range organic eggs.
Buy local artisan products including our own Steading dressing, Ola Oils and Huntly Herbs organic preserves.
Now Open for Bistro Evenings Friday & Saturday
Summer Opening Times Coffee Shop Mon - Wed 10am - 5pm Thurs to Sat 9.30am - 6pm Bistro Evening Dinner menu served from 6.30pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Business Profile on Dallas Designs Ltd Dallas Designs Ltd was formed in 2007, it is now a thriving business located within the Tyock Industrial Estate in Elgin. They are here to help your school, club or business enhance their outward appearance. A logo or crest on uniform, team colours or work/ corporate attire portrays a professional image that will
State of the art machinery means the guarantee of a reliable high quality service. There is the offer to produce single items with a long established promise of “no set up fee” and the knowledge there is the capacity to handle several thousand items per week.
fulfilling your requirements, there is the ability to turn a simple sketch or idea into a working design, all this work whether
Also available is a wide range of promotional and gift items, examples of this being mugs, mouse mats, coasters, towels and soft toys, along with the design of “stag/hen night” clothing and “holiday” T shirts. Trophies and medals are offered for competition events.
embroidery or printing is done here at the business premises in Elgin.
Why not call in and see what we can do for you. You might be surprised!
certainly impress. With a growing workforce dedicated to
Restaurant, Café or Hotel we’ve got it all sewn up! At Dallas Designs we can ‘cater’ for all your uniform requirements. With our in-house embroidery and design service we can make any uniform or work clothing look very tasty! A full selection of work clothing is also available. For further details or information on our other services please telephone
01343 541414 www.dallasdesignsltd.co.uk
Tyock Industrial Estate, Elgin IV30 1XY
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Business Profile On The Indulgence Salon & Spa Sally Walker is a woman on a mission. A mission to give the residents of Buckie, Keith and surrounding districts a bit of the pampering that we all we know we deserve. With many years of beauty experience behind her and a passion for keeping up to date with all the latest treatments, Sally is delivering on her dream. Indulgence Salon and Spa opened its doors some 10 months ago and has already built up an
impressive reputation for providing excellent treatments at prices that are affordable. Sally feels that the luxury treatments should be available for all and her willingness to keep prices down helps acheive this. Treatments range from skincare, facials, massages, detox etc. Loyalty cards are also available to increase discounts. If you would like to see for yourself, call Sally on 01542 839647.
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Dreaming of...
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...a city break Popular for some years now, particularly for those whose time is very limited, a City Break is an excellent way of getting away for a few days and nights, and seeing some interesting and different culture. Perhaps the most common City from this part of the world has been Amsterdam because it is accessible in one flight from Aberdeen, but there are many European cities which now see large numbers of short- term visitors. The advantage of a City break is that you can come and go on any days of the week that you select, normally using scheduled aircraft to spend 3 or 4 nights in a city, with a complete selection of differing hotels. Imagine flying to Barcelona, direct from Edinburgh, for 3 nights, staying in a smart city hotel full of character which only offers Bed and Breakfast because there are so many restaurants that you would want to try for lunch and dinner in the evening. Because time is limited you don't wait hours for transfer coaches, but are transported to your hotel by taxi or car. Cities like Barcelona are excellent for walking about, seeing the marinas, waterfront, Las Ramblas shopping street and the Food market. Though no direct flights exist from Scotland, Vienna is another popular destination, with all its imperial splendour, Art Nouveau, waltzes and coffee houses. A grand ring of 19th century palaces surrounds the mediaeval city, with its narrow streets, hospitable inns, cafes and shops. Two sets of customers have recently joined a break to Vienna with a trip to Budapest, using the train to travel from one to the other. Both cities boast much of the 19th century grandeur of the Hapsburg Empire. It's Bela Bartok and Liszt Museums in Budapest as it is the Strauss family in Vienna. There are many suitable Italian cities to visit for a short time, and Florence is one of the finest settings of them all. On the banks of the River Arno, Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance and the city of Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Giotto, Dante and their patrons the Medici family. When you are there a visit to the Uffizi Gallery and Museum is a must! There are direct flights now from Edinburgh to Krakow, the cultural capital of Poland. Krakow is rich in museums, art galleries, concert halls and churches; as a university city it comes alive at night in cellar bars, restaurants and jazz clubs. Like Prague this city largely escaped destruction during the World War II. In Prague only one building was hit during that war, and it is now known as the American Church in honour of its bombers!
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SpotLight on The Moray Motorcycle Club
The Moray Coast Motorcycle Club will be holding its 3rd annual Charity Poker Run in memory of fallen bikers on Sunday 7th August, leaving Tom Adamson's, Elgin at 12:30 (meeting/registration from 11:30 to 12:30). Riders will ride to 5 locations along a predefined route of approximately 100 miles. At each stop the rider (and pillion if taking part) will collect a card to form their poker hand then return to Toms to submit their hands. (full details of route/stops will be provided on the day) There will be a cash prize of £100 for the best winning hand and also prizes for runner up hand and worst hand. The entry fee is £10 (riders and pillions can both enter), which includes food and refreshments at Tom's afterwards and a free ticket for a raffle, with many great prizes (see below), which have been donated by local companies and individuals. Further raffle tickets can be purchased on the day. (Please feel free to donate a raffle prize) Last years Charity Poker Run had around 100 entrants and together we raised over £800 which was used to purchase four flat screen TVs for Doctor Grays Childrens Ward in Elgin and for a donation to the ‘We are MacMillian’ local branch.
With your help we hope to make this another successful charity event, and the monies raised will be donated to charities (to be decided at a Club meeting after the event). We look forward to seeing a big turnout on the day, and here's hoping the sun will shine. You dont need to know anything about poker to take part. Prizes donated for the raffle include: Voucher for Karting (Elgin Kart Raceway) Voucher for Tattooing (Elgin/Inverness Tattoo Centre) 12Mp Digital Camera Kit (Tim's Dad) Voucher (Keith Motorist & DIY) Voucher (I.G. Thomson, Butcher, Keith) Voucher (Dream Tree, Buckie) Voucher (Divine Gifts, Elgin) Disc Lock (Willie Young) Voucher (Robbie George, Lhanbryde) ACF50 Anti Corrosion Treatment for Bike (Baz at AllYearBiker) If you would like donate a raffle prize please contact: Tracey on 07928 444376 or email: pokerrun2011@mcmc.org.uk
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WDCS (the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society) is calling on members of the public to become part time whale and dolphin spotters in order to help the conservation charity build up a better understanding of these animals in local waters.
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WDCS’s Shorewatch programme (supported by Scottish Natural Heritage) has been rolled out across Scotland in recent months and is already proving to be very popular. Shorewatch relies on community volunteers to monitor the presence of whales, dolphins and porpoises around Scotland’s coastline in order to raise awareness and capture vital data crucial to the long term future of these amazing animals. The objective of Shorewatch is for community members to become stewards of whales, dolphins and the marine habitat which is their home, and becoming a Shorewatcher is pretty simple. WDCS is running a number of training days during which volunteers will receive training on how and when to watch whales and dolphins, how to use the equipment provided, how to identify specific species, what to do if you come across a stranded animal, and where the best spots are to see amazing creatures. This all helps to ensure that the data collected is done so in the same way each time. Once trained, volunteers can go out when they feel like it, armed with scientific binoculars, and carry out regular 10-minute watches at specific sites to help learn more about how these animals use our coastline, information which will help
in the protection of these animals for future generations. So, if you like to get out and about and are keen to see more of your local wildlife then Shorewatch is for you.
coastline; and this is why community participation is so important to the long term management of marine species andtheir homes.”
The data collected helps to better understand the movements of coastal species and to inform decision makers. It is vital to know which areas might be key habitats for whales and dolphins and monitor how they use these areas over time. Such data will also be valuable towards informing planning decisions on future developments. WDCS Head of Scottish Policy, Sarah Dolman, commented on the need for the Shorewatch Programme saying, “It is vital to understand which areas are key for these creatures. We basically need to have eyes on the sea around the entire Scottish
So, If you fancy become an ambassador of the sea, contact WDCS Conservation Officer, Alison Lomax, on 01343 820 339 or email shorewatch@wdcs.org
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