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Clubs and Societies

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Clubs & Societies 3&4 Local Interest 4 Pastoral Letter 6 Church Details 6 Gollachy Circle Walks 8 What’s On 9/10/11 Chef’s Confidential 12 Dolphins 13 Moray Carers 14 Council News 16 Open Farm Sunday 17 School Dates 18 Tide Times 18 Local Holidays 18 Useful Contacts 19 Advertisers Index 19

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1ST BUCKIE BOYS BRIGADE

CULLEN BOWLING AND TENNIS CLUB

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

Provides a service to anyone who is interested in Bowling and Tennis. Bowls, tennis rackets, balls and shoes all available. Contact Sandra Douglas 840118

BANFF, MORAY & NAIRN CANINE CLUB Classes are held in Obedience and Ringcraft every Monday evening during school terms from 1800 hrs in Spynie Hall, Elgin. Call Joanne on 810293 or Mary on 850262 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 July - May. Contact Mr D G Roberts 840861 BUCKIE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB

Meets Saturdays 10am12noon for training, Linzee Gordon Park.

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BUCKIE VICTORIA BOWLING CLUB

West Church Street Buckie, tel 31451

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FOCHABERS HILL WALKING & RAMBLING CLUB

Meets the last Sunday each month for hill walking outings. £10 annual sub and £10-£15 bus fare. Contact Wilma Forsyth for more details 01343 821101 FOCHABERS PETANQUE CLUB

To play and promote the game of Pentanque, Fochabers Cricket Club, Fochabers. Contact MIke Watt 832591 GRANGE BADMINTON CLUB

Tuesday evenings, 7pm to 9.30pm, King Memorial Hall, Grange.

Contact Chris Lancaster 870622 HIPBUMPERS

Meets Mondays 7.30pm to 9pm for social dancing at Longmore Hall, Keith ISLA VOLLEYBALL CLUB

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April, Keith Community Centre. 7.30pm-9pm Intermediate & Seniors; 9pm-10pm Seniors.

Contact Mhorag Mitchell 888310 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 BOWLING CLUBBOWLING CENTRES TEL: 01542 887452| CHURCH RD, KEITH, BANFFSHIRE AB55 5BR KEITH TENNIS CLUB

Offers coaching April to September annually, St Rufus Park Tennis Courts, Seafield Avenue Keith. Contact Roy Wright 886175 KEITH COMMUNITY CENTRE BOWLING CLUB

Meets Wednesday and Thursday afternoon at Keith Community Centre. Contact Margaret Adam 887921 KEITH SPORTS AND COMMUNITY CENTRE

Contact June Simpson 882222.

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MORAY ADVANCE MOTORISTS & MOTORCYCLISTS

Longmore Hall, Keith on Tuesdays 7pm to 8pm

Reg. Scottish Charity (SC 033561) visit www.morayiam.org.uk or 01309 673954

OAP CLUB

MULBEN MUMS AND TODDLERS

Meets every Wednesday morning from 10am at Boharm Hall, Mulben.

Contact Lorraine on 860338 NIKKIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AEROBICS

Club for the over 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, meets 2nd Tuesday each month, 1.45pm to 4pm, Longmore Hall,Keith ROTARY CLUB OF BUCKIE

Meets every Monday evening at 5.30pm for 6pm in the Marine Hotel, Buckie. Visit our website at www.rotary clubofbuckie.org.uk

Excercise class at

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 SILVER BAND

Practice night, Sunday 6.30pm to 8.30pm, Longmore Hall, Keith SPEY BAY VILLAGE HAL

Tuesday and Friday 7.30pm Bowls; Wednesday 7.30pm Ladies Craft Night;

PACKAGE DEALS

Portugal 5th October from...................ÂŁ599 H/B Malta 26th October from..................ÂŁ399 B&B

WEIGHTWATCHERS

Every Wednesday from 6.30pm, Longmore Hall, Keith If you would like details of your club or society included in this section please let us know.

Not all clubs will be listed every issue.

PACKAGE DEALS

INVERNESS DEPARTURES Croa#a 28th June from...................ÂŁ329 H/B Jersey 31st July from..................ÂŁ599 B&B

Thursday 1.30pm Mother and Toddler (others less frequently).

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Austrian Tyrol 21st June from...................ÂŁ299 H/B

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One Sunday morning the minister asked the organist to play something appropriate as soon as he had appealed to his congregation for yet more money for repairs to the church. After his sermon, the minister took the plunge and said, "Brothers and Sisters, we are in great difficulty; the roof repairs are to cost twice as much as we had expected. We need £4,000 more. Any of you who can pledge £100 today, please stand up." At that moment, the organ burst into the National Anthem and everyone immediately stood up!

Sadly, many people think that the Kirk is “ayewyes wintin mair siller.” Of course, we couldn’t survive without money to pay the upkeep of our church building and the wages of our ministers/priests/pastors. But the church is about so much more than money.

It is about the love and care of Jesus Christ for the people shown through the words and acts of his followers.

Last year our church set up a Pastoral Team of visitors to help me while my husband has been off long term recuperating from cancer.

At first, the volunteers were anxious and fearful about how they would be received by those they visited, or if they would find the right words to say. Having sent them out on several visits over the last year, the visitors

Pastoral Letter and Church Meetings

have always come back buzzing with what they themselves got out of the visit, and those visited have always been very grateful and appreciative of the visit.

Of course there will always be some who ridicule the work of the church, perhaps none more as now, when for example the national Church of Scotland is proposing to reduce its ministers by one sixth (i.e. the proposal is for 200 ministers less, 4 in the Presbytery of Moray). The other side of the coin is down to money, so if you want to complain that your parish won’t have a minister, then just think does your congregation willingly and sacrificially give to cover the costs of that ministry?

If not, then you will only have yourselves to blame. If all this sounds depressing, then let us not forget that whatever happens, the church belongs to God. Out of ruins, He built a Temple and a city. Out of death, He brought resurrection.

Let us briefly consider the Book of Nehemiah.

In reconstructing the ruins of Jerusalem and its Temple Nehemiah and and his builders met opposition from their enemies: opposition by ridicule which Nehemiah and his builders answered by prayer and work; and opposition by threat of armed intervention which Nehemiah and the builders answered

Buckie Baptist Church meets Sundays 11am & 5.45pm.

Contact Rev. V MacDougall Email bydand52@aol.com Buckie North, C of S, Cluny Square, contact Rev Gordon Mathew 882352/831328 email jg.mathew@btinternet.com or Mr Graeme Gerrard (Session Clerk) 01542 831124 email graeme_gerrard@hotmail.com Buckie, Riverside Christian Church, Sundays 10.30am, contact 01542 833923 or visit www.riversidebuckie.org Buckie, St Peters Church RC, contact 832196 Buckie Methodist Church Sundays 11am & 6pm, alternative Sundays at Portessie. Sunday School, Bible Studies, Prayer meetings, Study groups, Women's Guild, Men's Prayer Breakfast and House Groups Cullen Methodist Church, Seatown, Cullen, Buckie Sunday morning worship at 11am led by a Minister or an authorised Local Preacher. Activities for children are available as required.

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by precautionary measures for battle, whereby they kept alert and ready for action by day and by night.

There was also opposition from inside the ranks by a spirit of doubt and defeatism.

Defeatism seems to be part of human nature.

As the eternal pessimist Homer Simpson said, “Trying is the first step towards failure.”

The Book of Nehemiah clearly demonstrates that trying is the first step towards succeeding when we have God as our architect and builder.

By chapter eight of Nehemiah, the opposition to the building work has disappeared. The people have entered a time of peace and unity because of their faith and hard work.

Above all, the fact that they were “gathered as one man” indicates that they were united in purpose. The assembly of the worshippers was characterized by unity, zeal, attentiveness, preparation, reverence, prayerful and active participation, AND involvement by working together, and together making a difference, a life-changing difference. This is a message not only for the Church of Scotland congregations, but for all of us.

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Rothiemay Church : Sunday 9.30am, except the first Sunday in each month. Contact: Rev Doug McRoberts Email: office@keithnorthchurches.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: kay_gauld@strufus.fsnet.co.uk Keith, Holy Trinity Episcopal, Family Eucharist 11.30am.

Keith, St. Thomas’ Church RC, Vigil-Mass 9.30am and 6.30pm, Confessions Saturday 10am on request.

Portessie Methodist Church, Portessie, Buckie Sunday worship at 11am (with Sunday school) and at 6pm (alternately here and at Buckie).

Portgordon Methodist Church, Portgordon, Buckie 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 If you are a member of a church not listed here please email us the details and we will print this in future issues.

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Mackenzie and Cruickshank’s 75 staff are campaigning to save WKHLU MREV DPLG IHDUV WKH GHVLJQ RI D SODQQHG ÁRRG VFKHPH LQ WKH town will force the business to close.

We bring Employees Thirza £1million to Cruickshank and Karen Jones explain: the local

economy every year and support numerous local suppliers - some of whom fear 6WDII EDFN WKH ÁRRG they would works as many have close if we experienced the devastating impact of do. ÁRRGLQJ LQ WKHLU KRPHV Town centre vitality We know that a com- would diminish; visitor promise can be found numbers to the area would decrease; and WR JLYH )RUUHV ÁRRG Forres would lose an protection while also institution which has securing our jobs. been in the town for nearly 130 years.

Moray Council could either change the deUnder the current plan, sign of the scheme or commit to relocat- the Garden Centre would be in the miding M&C’s Garden dle of a major civil Centre. engineering project for up to two years and Both the High Street ÀQDQFH H[SHUWV SUHshop and Garden dict a third of business Centre operate as one business and their would go. combined loss to the town would be huge. Land would be permanently lost to the We face losing our jobs because of the design of the Forres (Pilmuir & Findhorn) Flood Scheme.

works and the secluded plant selling area would be swamped by an elevated A96.

As staff, we unaniPRXVO\ DJUHHG WR ÀJKW to save M&C as it is a great place to work and a valuable asset to the town.

Please feel free to speak to any of us for more details or support our drive by signing our petition - either in-store or online.

Thank you.

Thirza Cruickshank and Karen Jones on behalf of the M&C staff.

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Gollachy Circular

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Local Walks

Buckie

SIGNAGE: Fully Signed

INTRODUCTION: This route explores the coast west of Buckie as far as the Portgordon, returning at a higher level with extensive views over the Moray Firth.

WALK GRADE: Moderate

THE ROUTE AND FEATURES OF INTEREST:

An undulating path of between one and four miles, which may have a few short steep sections and/or varying surfaces.

Starts and finishes in the square in Buckie.

HEIGHT CLIMBED AND DEGREE OF SLOPE:

Follows pavements to Buckpool Harbour, the northern terminus of the Speyside Way, and then follows this route to Portgordon. Look out for seals along the foreshore. Return by the old railway line as far as the Gollachy Burn, then skirt the Buckpool golf course back to Buckie.

Short steep section climbing up to the golf course near the Gollachy Burn.

Follow the metal and timber signs with the green Buckie Footpaths Network logo.

MILEAGE: 5 Miles

TERRAIN: Tarred pavements and gravel paths. A short section of path at Gollachy Burn can be muddy.

ESTIMATED WALKING TIME: 2 Hours

Information kindly supplied by

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MAY/JUNE 2010

MAY 26 wednesday duncan chisholm & ivan drever, 7.30pm, universal hall, findhorn, £9/£7, contact 01309 690110

28 friday free friday at the loft - lou brown, the loft venue, by kinloss, tel: 01343 850111

Lou Brown at The Loft Venue Friday 28th May - FREE FRIDAY! There cant be many singer-songwriters who can draw inspiration from their love of ‘The Sound of Music’, the legend of Robert Johnson, and a former career in social work, but Lou Brown does just that. These & many more influences are combined in an unique and personal blend of country, folk and pop that is gaining her fans across the globe.

karen matheson, 8pm, universal hall, findhorn, £14/£12, contact 01309 690110

5 saturday the oaks fundraising car boot sale, 10am-2pm, the oaks car park, elgin, £5 per car, phone margaret on 0779 040 8810 to book a space forestry commission evening song, 6pm - 8pm, listen to the ‘evening song' as the birds sing to mark their territories, meet at huntly peregrine wildwatch centre, free, but donations are welcome music in the park...charity concert in aid of macmillan cancer support, 7pm, cooper park, elgin, featuring ladies choir cantare, elgin rotary male voice choir and various local artists, tickets £6 from cathedral windows, high street, elgin (next to m&s)

5 saturday & 6 sunday

29 saturday keith golf club coffee morning, 10am-12noon, keith north church hall

cawdor castle special gardens weekend, 11am-2pm, guided tours with head gardener, all included in normal £4.50 garden ticket, www.cawdorcastle.com

29 saturday & 30 sunday

5 saturday - 13 sunday

feis mhoireibh, moray college, elgin, this fun filled music, sport, drama, gaelic singing and dance festival welcomes all from eight to eighteen years, tuition by experienced, professional musicians, for entry forms email feis_mhoireibh@yahoo.co.uk or tel: norma 547447

nairn book & arts festival, events throughout the week, visit www.nairnfestival.co.uk for details

Motorfun and Food Fest Elgin Rotary Club Sunday 6th June 12noon-5pm

JUNE 4 friday

Free family fun day at Cooper Park, Elgin New and vintage cars, music, entertainment, food stalls and cookery demonstrations (£2 charge) www.elginrotary.co.uk

kent duchaine, 8pm, the warehouse theatre, lossiemouth, £10, contact 01343 814004 or visit www.thebooth.co.uk to book

UNIVERSAL HALL, FINDHORN

Karen Matheson £14/£12 Friday 4th June - 8pm

Daimh & Buille £9/£7 Wednesday 16th June - 8pm

Scottish Chamber Orchestra £12/£8/£6/£5 Friday 18th June - 7.30pm SpotLight - Buckie, Keith and District

The Wilders £12/£10 Saturday 24th July - 8pm Tickets available at the Phoenix Stores 01309 690110, or online at www.thebooth.co.uk For more details tel: 01309 691170 or see the website w w w. u n i v e r s a l h a l l . c o . u k

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25 friday

6 sunday motorfun and food fest, 12noon-5pm, elgin rotary club free family fun day in cooper park, elgin, new and vintage cars, music, two rings with entertainment, it's a knockout, food stalls and cookery demonstrations (£2 charge)

Esther O’Connor at The Loft Venue Friday 18th June - FREE FRIDAY! Harking back to the great singer songwriters of the 60’s and 70’s, Esther has an arresting and potent songwriting talent. Esther O’Connor is the real deal.

tam white, the loft venue, by kinloss, £10/£12 tel: 01343 850111

26 saturday vision awareness event, 10am-4pm, elgin town hall, contact carolyn lamb for more details 07500 033689 live music c-red, 9.30pm, harbour bar, buckie

26 saturday & 27 sunday portsoy scottish traditional boat festival, visit www.stbf.bizland.com/2010 or tel: 01261 842951

Moray Youth Music Forum present Summer of Sound - Elgin Town Hall Sunday 13th June 11am-6pm - FREE ENTRY!

8 tuesday centre for health science public open day 2010, 11am, old perth road, inverness, exhibition, art tours, health checks, workshops, simulation mannequins, 3d visualisation & business seminar, for more details visit www.centreforhealthscience.com

With live performances from Moray’s youth music scene; master-classes in drumming, guitar, sound engineering and pre-school music; information stands and funding advice.

Everyone welcome all day, with exciting activities from: 11am 12.30pm 2pm 4pm

11 friday - 13 sunday keith tmsa festival, www.keithfestival.btinternet.co.uk

13 sunday free farm sunday, east grange farm, by kinloss, taster sessions on all activities such as quad bikes, laser tag and mini-tag for the under-5’s, tel: 01343 850111 moray youth music forum, elgin town hall. everyone welcome all day, with exciting activities. 11am-6pm

16 wednesday daimh and buille, 8pm, universal hall, findhorn, £9/£7, contact 01309 690110

17 thursday - 20 sunday burgie international 3 day horse trials, visit www.burgie.org or email secretary@burgie.org

18 friday free friday at the loft - esther o’connor, the loft venue, by kinloss, tel: 01343 850111 scottish chamber orchestra, 7.30pm, universal hall, findhorn, £12/£8/£6/£5, contact 01309 690110

19 saturday live music jason porter, 9.30pm, harbour bar, buckie

Farm Sunday at East Grange Farm Sunday 13th June - FREE Have a day out on the Farm. Come & meet the lambs, go on the nature treasure trail and see how a modern farm encompasses producing food and encourages nature to flourish. Taster sessions on all activities such as quad bikes, laser tag and mini-tag for the under-5’s.

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for 0-5 years for 5-12 years for 12-16 years for 16-25 years

Come along and see what the Moray Youth Music Forum has to offer you! Tel: 07870 581132 or morayyouthmusic@aol.com

JULY 2010 IN BRIEF 18 sunday open air theatre at cawdor castle : shakespeare’s romeo & juliet by illyria theatre company, gates 6pm/ performance 7.30pm, tickets £14/£12/£8, tel: 01667 404401 or visit www.cawdorcastle.com 24 saturday the wilders, 8pm, universal hall, findhorn, £12/£10, contact 01309 690110 29 july thursday - 1 august sunday speyfest 2010, visit www.speyfest.com for details

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Universal Hall, Findhorn

Showing films throughout the year. Visit www.findhorn.org/uhall or call 01309 691170 for details.

Cinema Listings May / June 2010 Vue Cinema, Inverness

Tooth Fairy (tbc) Sex and the City 2 (15) Shrek Forever After 3D (u) The Twilight Saga : Eclipse (tbc) Toy Story 3 (tbc) The A-Team (tbc)

Visit www.myvue.com for details

Cinema Nairn

28/5 Sweet Smell of Success (PG) 5/6 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (15) 10/6 Shakespeare in Love (15) 25/6 Out of Africa (PG)

Visit cinemanairn.blogspot.com or contact Nairn Community Centre on 01667 453476 for details

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness Whip It (12a) American:The Bill Hicks Story (15) Whatever Works (12a) Follow Me & Seasons (15) Agora (12a) No-one Knows About Persian Cats (Kasi Az GorbeHaye Irani Khabar Nadareh) (12a) Samson & Delilah (15) The Father Of My Children (Le Père De Mes Enfants) (12a) Thunderbolt & Lightfoot (18) Inverness Film Fans - Some Like It Hot (u) Crying With Laughter (18) Dogtooth (Kynodontas) (18) A Single Man (12a) The Bad Lieutenant - Port Of Call : New Orleans (18) Eyes Wide Open (Einaym Pkuhot)(12a) The Blind Side (12a) Revanche (15) Double Take (12a) Die Hard (18) Monster Film Festival plus many others

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 for details of films now showing

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Tarte Tatin

Tradition says that the Tarte Tatin was first created by accident at the Hotel Tatin in Lamotte-Beuvron, France in 1898. The hotel was run by two sisters, Stéphanie and Caroline Tatin. There are conflicting stories concerning the tart's origin, but the predominant one is that Stéphanie Tatin, who did most of the cooking, was overworked one day. She started to make a traditional apple pie but left the apples cooking in butter and sugar for too long. Smelling the burning, she tried to rescue the dish by putting the pastry base on top of the pan of apples, quickly finishing the cooking by putting the whole pan in the oven. After turning out the upside down tart, she was surprised to find how much the hotel guests appreciated the dessert.

I n g r ed i e n t s 150g/5oz unsalted butter 1 fresh vanilla pod 200g/7oz caster sugar 8 apples 300g/10½oz puff pastry 1 medium egg, yolk only, plus 5ml double cream - to make egg wash 150ml/5fl oz crème fraîche to serve F or t he b u tt er sc ot ch sa u ce 150g/5oz caster sugar 150g/5oz unsalted butter 150g/5oz golden syrup 70g/3oz whipping cream

Roll out the puff pastry evenly to about 2mm thick on a floured surface and prick with a fork. Place on top of the apples and cut the excess pastry away. Egg wash and then bake in the oven at 200C/400F/Gas 6 until the pastry is golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile make the butterscotch sauce. Place the sugar, butter and golden syrup in a stainless steel pan and boil until the sauce is a dark caramel colour. Add the whipping cream to the hot caramel and stir until mixed thoroughly.

Cut the unsalted butter into thin slices and mould the butter slices (using well washed hands) into a nonstick frying pan with high sides.

Split the vanilla pod and mix the vanilla seeds by hand with the sugar. Tip the vanilla sugar onto the butter and shake the pan until the sugar is evenly dispersed.

Peel and core the apples and cut in half through the core. Pick out any pips. Arrange the apples skin side down. Pack the apples in as tightly as possible.

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Cook on a baking sheet on top of the stove until the apples have started to caramelise. You may need to change this tray a few times during the cooking process but it saves the oven top. Always take great care when dealing with hot liquids and under no circumstances leave it alone.

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Press the tart with a plate that fits the inside of the pan and drain any excess liquid. Leave to rest for 20 minutes. Then turn the tarte tatin out onto a plate and serve immediately. Pour the caramel sauce around and offer the crème fraîche separately.

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Whales and Dolphins around the Moray Firth At the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS) we are only too aware of how much whales and dolphins have always fascinated us humans and that seeing these amazing animals in their natural environment is often a memorable experience. People tell us just that every day!

If you choose the right site and invest a little patience, then you could glimpse one or more of the 24 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises recorded around the Scottish coast.

If you do fancy getting out by yourself, with the family or the dog to see some of these creatures, then the Moray Firth is a fantastic area to see whales, dolphins and porpoises from land. The resident population of bottlenose dolphins tends to spend a lot of time close to the coast and can be very active, making them easy to spot. Porpoises are smaller and tend to be quite shy but with a bit of practice, they can also be seen around the coast. Even minke whales make regular

visits to some of the deeper coastal waters like Cullen Bay. Before you get out and about, there are some considerations that you will need to take onboard- a good set of binoculars for a start! In the Moray Firth area, the bottlenose dolphins and minke whales tend (not always though) to be seen more regularly in the summer months - watching in good weather (and earlier in the day) will increase your chances of sighting a whale or dolphin. On a windy day, waves and sea spray may obscure a dorsal fin breaking the surface.

As for good viewing spots, there are countless great places from which you can watch for whales and dolphins in the Moray Firth. Top sites include; Cromarty Sutors, Chanonry Point, WDCS Dolphin and Seal Centre at North Kessock, Fort George, WDCS Wildlife Centre at Spey Bay, Cullen Bay, Broughty Ferry Castle, and Aberdeen Harbour.

If you want to watch for whales and dolphins in comfort and with easy access to food and facilities, then the WDCS centre at North Kessock is ideal. From the Cullen Bay Hotel too, you can even look for minke whales through the dining room windows while you eat! Other sites such as Lossiemouth, SpotLight - Buckie, Keith and District

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Nairn and Spey Bay offer easy access to cafés and toilets.

Fancy being guided by the experts? Then WDCS can help here too. Some of the best encounters with whales and dolphins are when out walking the cliffs and beaches, and if it is an all round encounter with nature that you are interested in then you could sign up to WDCS' PoD Plod, a brand new challenge event taking place in August, and created to help raise funds to protect the dolphins of the Moray Firth. The event is a 26-mile sponsored walk along the breathtaking Moray Coastal Trail from Findhorn Bay to Spey Bay….. the challenge is to do it in 2 days!

Guided by Sarah Dolman, WDCS’s head of policy for Scotland, and Alice Pope, WDCS’s Scottish Conservation Officer, you will also be taken on a dolphin and wildlife boat cruise, look out for dolphins from viewing spots along the route, enjoy a reception and guided tour of the WDCS Wildlife Centre at Spey Bay and finish with a dolphin watching trip to Chanonry Point with resident dolphin expert, Charlie Phillips.

No matter where or how you choose to go watching, a notebook and ID guide are useful to take with you. These will help you to make notes about what you are seeing and look up the details if you are not sure. If you spot something that puzzles you then WDCS now has a comprehensive species guide that can be accessed on-line through wdcs.org. Make good notes and take pictures, then check them on-line when you get home.

If you get hooked, then you could become a regular WDCS shore watcher. Contact our volunteer manager and we’ll get you trained up and watching the sea! It’s a vital part of what WDCS does as we use our shore watch data and other research to try to understand dolphin movements all year round and better manage potential impacts to them and their environment.

For more information on the PoD Plod or Shorewatch go to www.wdcs.org/uk Wildlife Centre 01343 820 339 Email: wildlifecentre@wdcs.org

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The Moray Carers Project

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Helping people to help others The Moray Carers Project in Elgin has recently been awarded funding from the Long Term Conditions Alliance Scotland to create our innovative new Digital Story Project. Digital Stories are short documentary films about unpaid Carers that will aid communication and awareness in communities by showing the vital role Carers play in society.

The Digital Story Maker will work with Carers to make creative films about their experiences, concerns and contributions to society. We are hoping this project will create a new link between Carers and the community.

The finished films will be used in a number of ways and the Carers involved will have full control over who gets to see their film. Some will want to keep theirs for personal reflection; some will take part solely for the therapeutic benefits of being involved with the process; others will be happy for their film to be seen by others. These latter films will form the basis for a library service at the Moray Carers Project, as well as being used in screenings in various Moray communities, to raise awareness. We will also be posting some of the films on our website: www.moraycarers.co.uk/digitalstories.htm .

The Digital Story Project is the newest edition to the services provided by the Moray Carers Project. We work with Carers of all ages throughout Moray to ensure they are recognised, valued and supported to manage the impact of caring on their lives. The Moray Carers Project describes a Carer as ‘someone who, without payment, provides help and support to a partner, child, relative, friend or neighbour, who could not manage without their help. This could be due to age, physical or mental illness, addiction or disability.’

An important part of our work is the ‘Will You Care’ initiative. This initiative is funded by the Big Lottery and aims to raise the profile of unpaid Carers in Moray and contribute to the range of services available to them. We deliver specialist training for Carers and focus on long-term conditions, e.g. stroke, diabetes, heart disease,

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dementia, and many other conditions. We also work with GP practices and hospitals in Moray to ensure that Carers, as well as patients, are being identified effectively and supported appropriately.

We liaise closely with NHS professionals who contribute their different areas of expertise to the courses we deliver. One of our key aims is to reach out to the many ‘hidden Carers’ in Moray and assist them in accessing the help and support they may need to manage their role. To achieve this, we work with pharmacies throughout Moray.

When a Carer makes contact we provide an initial listening ear, explain more about our services and then ‘signpost’ people in the right direction for any additional support. The Moray Carers Project also offers a free, confidential counselling service.

We offer services for Carers of all ages, including Young Carers. Our Education Support Workers work with Young Carers primarily through primary and secondary schools, but also in colleges. Some of the services provided by the Young Carers team are: supporting Young Carers to raise issues with school, Social work, school nurses and other support systems; highlight issues that Young Carers may have with Guidance staff e.g. bullying, homework problems, etc; providing a listening ear to Young Carers, pupils and school staff; raise awareness of Young Carers through delivery of PSE lessons to year one pupils. As well as all of this we organise great activities for Young Carers to take part in.

So, as an addition to these services, Digital Stories hopes to bring a new dimension to the way in which the Moray Carers Project, and care organisations in general, can provide help to Carers.

We are now asking Carers to get in contact to discuss the possibilities of making films. We are also keen to hear from members of Moray communities to discuss the possibilities for future screenings to help raise awareness.

Moray Carers Project is based at 227 High Street Elgin (IV30 1DJ) and people with caring responsibilities (friends, children, parents neighbours, colleagues) can drop in or make an appointment by phoning 01343 540990, or emailing info@moraycarers.co.uk. Information about our services can also be accessed via our website at www.moraycarers.co.uk.

If you want to get in contact with the Digital Story Project then phone and ask for Will, or email: will.burgess@moraycarers.co.uk.

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EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF 25TH MARCH 2010 OF CULLEN & DESKFORD COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Police Matters It was noted that the Coffee Shop had been broken into over the weekend; enquiries were on-going. John Robertson confirmed that he had advised PC Russell re troublesome individuals who had moved into the Deskford area.

Local Councillors Cllr Cree noted continuing concerns re the financial position of the Moray Council, and confirmed that the Cullen Property Review would only happen as part of a Moray-wide review of council properties - likely to happen during the next financial year.

The request from the Cullen, Deskford and Portknockie Heritage Group for use of the Memorial Hall over the summer was to go to the Policy Committee on Tuesday 30th March; Cllr Cree indicated that he was likely to speak in favour of a 2nd proposal which the Heritage Group had submitted (including a 3-month trial, with running costs being met). The Community Council indicated support for the Heritage Group in its objectives.

It was also confirmed by the Secretary (conversation with the Secretary of the Heritage Group) that, should their application be successful, the Heritage Group would move out of the Memorial Hall for other potential bookings (and this had always been part of their proposal).

Treasurer In the absence of the Treasurer, the Secretary reported that the bank balance stood at £2,553.97 (including

the sum of £252.51 being kept in trust for the Neighbourhood Watch).

Young Members In the absence of the Young Members, the Secretary undertook to e-mail them to establish how they are progressing with their action points, including a Young Talent Evening and a "Publicity Campaign" re membership of a Community Council in Buckie High and Keith Grammar. They had also previously indicated their support for the 11th Moray Great Bike Ride.

Harbour Committee Report The Vice-Chair advised that he had not received any feedback from Cllr MacDonald re the list of requirements for the 3 Harbours and the continuing failure of the Moray Council to address the huge spending deficit on the 3 Harbours' upkeep. A further meeting of the 3 Harbours Committee was scheduled. A draft letter to the First Minister is being compiled.

Floodlighting of the Market Cross/War Memorial The Chair plans to attend the Fundraising Seminar in Elgin on 1st April 2010 with a view to identifying potential funding sources.

Planning Cullen Harbour Lighthouse Finalised quotation from supplier: A definitive quotation has now been obtained from Varis Engineering - a total of £10,575 (£9,000 + VAT) for a replica painted stainless steel structure.

Following discussion, it was agreed

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that the Vice-Chair should accept the quotation on behalf of the Community Council, and that all efforts should now be made to raise the gap in funding.

A.O.C.B. Lack of roadsweeper in Deskford/ Deskford concerns re HGV traffic/ Deskford concerns re fast traffic on the B-road: John Robertson raised all 3 issues on behalf of the Deskford community. In addition to a lack of roadsweeper (and considerable mess is created by lorries and agricultural vehicles), the HGV traffic rumbling through the very tight road through the village of Kirktown has already caused damage to a tree, hedge and signpost; there are no signs for HGVs to take an alternative route. In addition, the Deskford community feel threatened by fast traffic on the B-road, and are asking if signs or traffic calming measures can be installed; there is also the concern of pick-up and drop-off of school kids by bus in this stretch; there is but one post box in the area in Berryhillock, causing people to walk on the B-road; there has been an increase of "boy racers" and commercial vehicles recently; the community propose a pedestrian sign Berryhillock Community Centre - Kirktown.

Following discussion, it was agreed that John Robertson would write to Gordon Holland on all 3 matters.

Date, time and place of next meeting 29th April 2010 at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Hall, Cullen Town Hall.

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Open Farm Sunday 13 June 2010 On Sunday 13 June 2010, East Grange Farm near Kinloss and Bogton Farm, Portsoy Banff will be opening their gates to the public for Open Farm Sunday 2010. The day offers visitors a great day out, and an opportunity to meet the farmers who grow their food and care for the countryside. ● When: Sunday 13 June ● Where: East Grange Farm, Kinloss , IV36 2UD. (Follow signs to The Loft Bistro & Venue) ● Opening Time 10am until 4pm Or Bogton Farm, Portsoy Banff, AB45 2SP ● Opening Time: From 12noon until 4pm Grigor Butler from East Grange Farm is inviting everyone to come and see what happens beyond the farm gate. Grigor said: “This is the general public’s chance to come and see how a modern farm efficiently produces food and interacts with nature to the benefit of both. Come and see the Pet lambs in the yard and the not so friendly ones out in the fields.

There are farm nature walks. Maps will be available showing where to go and what to look for. Pick up a nature seeker leaflet and see if you can spot our varied wildlife, from Skylarks to Buzzards and stoats and weasels to Foxes. Go “Tree spotting”! Can you find at least ten different varieties of tree?

There will be two guided walks to see the diversity of wildlife on the ground and in our streams and ponds. The first will be at 10.30, so don’t be late!

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Old Cullen Farms, a part of Seafield Estate are inviting visitors to Bogton Farm at Portsoy to see how a large estate is run. If you want to see large farm machinery, essential for a modern agriculture, this is the place to go.

There will also be demonstration stands showing how the barley in our fields turns into Scotland’s biggest export, Whisky, a forestry exhibition and composting on a large scale at Gray's Composting Services, Ley Farm Fordyce.

Caroline Drummond, Chief Executive of LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming), organiser of Open Farm Sunday said: “This is a day out with a real difference! Whatever you do at an Open Farm Sunday event on Sunday 13 June, it is a great chance to take in some stunning scenery and enjoy the country air. You will really get to know how your food is produced and maybe even taste some, all whilst finding out how the countryside around you is cared for”.

This will be the fifth Open Farm Sunday and over 450 farms across the country are expected to open. For up-to-date campaign information and to let us know about your time on the farm, follow us on Twitter - twitter.com/openfarmsunday.

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School Dates

School Term Dates Holidays and Tide Times Mid-term Holiday Monday 14th February 2011 Spring Term Ends Friday 1st April 2011 Summer Term Starts Monday 18th April 2011 Good Friday Holiday Friday 22nd April 2011 May Day Holiday Monday 2nd May 2011 In-service Closure Thursday 19th May 201 In-service Closure Friday 20th May 2011 Summer Term Ends Friday 1st July 2011 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

for 2010 (all dates inclusive) Buckie/Keith Schools Closed Mon. 7th June 2010 Summer Term Ends Friday 2nd July 2010 for 2010/2011 (all dates inclusive) Autumn Term Starts Tuesday 17th August 2010 Autumn Term Ends Friday 8th October 2010 Winter Term Starts Monday 25th October 2010 In-service Closure Friday 12th November 2010 In-service Closure Monday 15th November 2010 In-service Closure Tuesday 16th November 2010 Winter Term Ends Wed. 22nd December 2010 Spring Term Starts Monday 3rd January 2011 Mid-term Holiday Friday 11th February 2011

Holiday Dates 2010/2011 Spring Bank Holiday Keith Holiday Buckie Holiday

Monday 31st May Monday 7th June Monday 14th June

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PM 13.24 14.32 15.38 16.35 17.22 18.02 18.40 19.15 19.48 20.23 20.57

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SCHOOLS Botriphnie Primary School ............................01542 810207 Cluny Primary School....................................01542 831417 Crossroads Primary School ..........................01542 870221 Cullen Primary School ..................................01542 840279 Findochty Primary School ............................01542 832287 Keith Primary School ....................................01542 882802 Millbank Primary School ................................01542 831113 Milne’s Primary School ..................................01343 820977 Mosstodloch Primary School ........................01343 820476 Newmill Primary School ................................01542 882788 Portessie Primary School ..............................01542 832288 Portgordon Primary School ..........................01542 831198 Portknockie Primary School ..........................01542 840244 St Peters RC Primary School ........................01542 831339 St Thomas RC Primary School ......................01542 882256 Buckie High School ......................................01542 832605 Keith Grammar School ..................................01542 882461 Milne’s High School ......................................01343 820611 DOCTORS Ardach Health Centre ....................................01542 831555 Seafield Medical Centre ................................01542 835577 Cullen Medical Centre....................................01542 840272 Keith Medical Centre......................................01542 882244 Dr Grays Hospital, Elgin................................0845 456 6000

Useful Numbers and Advertisers Index

DENTISTS The Keith Dental Practice ............................(01542) 886251 Buckie Dental Practice ................................(01542) 831163 PHARMACIES Bairds Pharmacy, Keith..................................01542 882512 Clarks Pharmacy, Fife-Keith ..........................01542 882533 Listermac Pharmacy, Union St ......................01542 840268 Listermac Pharmacy, W. Church St ..............01542 833321 W.S. Taylor, Buckie ........................................01542 831116 Normac Pharmacy, Buckie ............................01542 831147

Buckie Leisure Centre....................................01542 832841 Police Station ................................................0845 600 5700 Keith Sports & Community Centre ................01542 882222 Keith Resource Centre ..................................01542 886174 Keith Library ..................................................01542 882223 Keith Sports & Com. Ctr ................................01542 882222 Moray Council Access Point, Keith................01542 885500 Registrar ........................................................01542 885525 Keith Tourist Info. Ctr......................................01542 888423 Keith Community Bus ....................................01542 882222 Babs Dial A Bus ............................................01542 835800 National Rail Enquiries ..................................08457 484950 If you have any suggestions for additional useful numbers please email these to us on admin@spotlighton.co.uk

Advertisers Index Beaver Travel ......................................................................4 Elgin Rotary Club ................................................................9 East Grange ......................................................................15 Fairleys Solicitor ................................................Front Cover Garmouth Hotel ..................................................................2 Gold375.com ........................................Outside Back Cover Harbour Bar ......................................................................10 Joanne Newsome (Canine Behaviourist) ........................19 Kaizen Fitness Studio........................................................17 Mackenzie & Cruikshank Ltd ..............................................7 Linda Marlow (Dog Grooming) ........................................15 McDonald & Munro Ltd ....................................................15 Michael Sharp Joinery ......................................Front Cover Moray Carers Project ........................................................15 Moray Council ....................................................................5 Moray Youth Music Forum ................................................10 Relax Limited ......................................................................2 The Loft Bistro ....................................................................2 Threaplands Ltd ................................................Front Cover Ultimate Hair & Beauty Ltd................................................19 Unique Beauty ..................................................Front Cover Universal Hall Ltd ................................................................9 Wheelchair Care ................................................Front Cover SpotLight - Buckie, Keith and District

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