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In this Issue... Clubs & Societies Huntly Peregrine Wildwatch Pastoral Letter & Churches What’s On Chef’s Confidential Council News School Term Dates Buckie Tides & Holidays Useful Contacts Advertiser Index
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Welcome to the very first issue of SpotLight on Buckie, Keith and District. We hope that you find the contents useful. There is regular up to date information on Clubs & Societies, What’s On in Keith and Buckie, School contacts, Term dates, Upcoming holidays, Tide times for the beach in Buckie (to assist with ease of walking there) and then Community Council news. This is quite a lot to pack in and we do also rely on the assistance of locals to provide us with details of forthcoming events. If you are involved in booking halls for events of any type then please phone us on 01309 690063 or email them to david@spotlighton.co.uk. Please note that the deadline for the next Issue (April) is 3rd March. SpotLight would not be possible without the support of Local Businesses who choose to advertise and we would like to thank those who have helped in this first issue. Your support is much appreciated.
HOUSING NEEDS
Is there a need for more housing for rent? or low cost home ownership in your community?
On behalf of the Moray Council, housing needs research is underway in 17 Cullen and Buckie Coastal Villages to help identify local housing needs and find out if there is a need for more housing for rent or low cost home ownership.
If you receive a housing questionnaire through your door, please complete and return it. Your information is very important to us; it will help us to get a clear and accurate account of the housing needs in your community.
For further information please contact Rural Housing Enabler Kim Siu - 07786 225 639 E-Mail: kim@ruralhousingscotland.org Web site: www.ruralhousingscotland.org The Rural Housing Service is a national charity that provides free assistance to rural communities and individuals across Scotland, helping to develop practical solutions for local housing requirements. We believe that affordable housing is crucial to sustaining and developing our rural communities. The Rural Housing Service is a Scottish Charity, No SC 03123 www.ruralhousingscotland.org
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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 BANFFSHIRE FIELD CLUB Meets monthly at Keith Community Centre to explore the district, inquiring into its geology, botany, natural history, archaeology, etc. Contact Mrs K M Hawkes 840718 BUCKIE AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB Classes spanning all levels and coaching available. Age 5-16 years. Contact David Eckersley 832078 BUCKIE BRIDGE CLUB Weekly, on Wednesday at 7pm, September to April. Buckie Community High School. Contact Mr B.G. Smith 832731 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. 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 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
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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 Wednesday evenings from September to April, Keith Community Centre. 7.30pm-9pm Intermediate & Seniors; 9pm10pm Seniors. Contact Mhorag Mitchell 888310 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. KEITH SENIOR YOUTH CLUB & SEVEN 2 ONE CLUB Monday, Tuesday, and Friday evenings. 12-25 Senior Youth Club. 11-12 Seven 2 One Club (P7 & S1). Contact Sharon Duncan or Shona Goodall 882222
MORAY ADVANCE MOTORISTS & MOTORCYCLISTS Reg. Scottish Charity (SC 033561) visit www.morayiam.org.uk or 01309 673954 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 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 SPEY BAY VILLAGE HALL Tuesday and Friday 7.30pm Bowls; Wednesday 7.30pm Ladies Craft Night; Thursday 1.30pm Mother and Toddler (others less frequently). Contact Irene Leslie 821081
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. March 2010 - page 3
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Huntly Peregrine Wildwatch The Forestry Commission award winning Huntly Peregrine Wildwatch Centre (HPWW) gives a wonderful opportunity to view one of our iconic and spectacular birds of prey close up and in their natural habitat. The site is an old quarry and is the result of a volcanic magma chamber and is an Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in its own right. Scottish Natural Heritage are now designing interpretation highlighting the geology of the quarry. The centre has been open every season since 2002 and has grown in stature every year, regularly being mentioned in local and national press and also appearances on national TV. It has won several prestigious awards for tourism and customer care, including the highly acclaimed Scottish Thistle Award twice and the Northern Lights award. The centre is open daily from March to September, with all ability access and toilets. The interpretative centre and hide are staffed by knowledgeable and friendly Forestry Commission wardens and volunteers, ensuring the visitorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience is a memorable one. We have excellent CCTV coverage giving close
up viewing of the nest site, peregrines, quarry and all its inhabitants. The fantastic viewing facilities within the quarry offer the visitor a rare insight into our wonderful NorthEast wildlife. Binoculars and telescopes are provided for visitors to use. Feeding stations at the visitor centre and our top hide give page 4 - March 2010
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visitors the opportunity to observe up close the red squirrels as well as a huge array of woodland birds, all literally inches away from the viewing windows. The birds have also done well over the years. Sixteen young peregrines (eyasses) have successfully fledged over the past 7 years and of these eyasses, fifteen have been rung. HPWW has so much to offer and not just for the
serious bird watcher, it provides a great destination for a family outing and even a new experience for those not having had the opportunity or knowledge to enjoy our wonderful countryside. We would love to hear from all school and non school groups wishing to visit the centre and discover what we can offer. Please contact us so we can tailor your visit. We also have a number of places for junior volunteer wardens aged 12-16, which has been a very successful venture with many young people returning year on year. We are always looking to encourage and involve more volunteers, both the young, and the young at heart. If interested please visit our website at www.forestry.gov.uk/huntlyperegrines A series of events are run throughout the season and information on these can be found at our website, through the Forestry Commission events leaflet or by contacting the Peregrine Centre on 01466 760790 (between March and September). www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland
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Explore your forests! Culbin is ideal for walking, with miles of paths and tracks to explore, winding among the pine covered dunes and coastline. The Hill 99 Trail is an ideal walk for first-time visitors and takes about 2-3 hours starting from the main car park at Wellhill. Along the way, you will find the dragonfly pond, a pretty pond where you can admire brilliantly-coloured dragonflies during the summer.
Huntly Peregrine Wildwatch Centre Home to the fastest living creatures on earth – a visit to the multi award winning Huntly Peregrine Wildwatch is a day out to remember. Come and see us at the Bin Quarry, just off the A96 near Huntly, where our friendly wardens will keep you informed and entertained. For opening times, please contact the forest district via the contact details below. Admission free.
For more information on places to visit in the forests of the north east, call 01466 794161, email moray&aberdeenshire@forestry.gsi.gov.uk or visit our website www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland
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Pastoral Letter and Church Meetings While in Israel I had the opportunity to bathe in the Dead Sea. After changing into my swimwear and while walking down to the water I met two young men dragging a screaming friend towards a water tap where they began to spray his eyes with fresh water. It was obvious that the unfortunate had managed to get some of the heavy saline sea water into his eyes. I approached the Dead Sea with great caution and enjoyed the sensation of being unsinkable as I floated on its salty surface. Although the salt nipped I did have a feeling of cleanliness and wellbeing. While on a night time fishing trip with two friends in the Brazilian Amazon we had a quarter of a mile walk from the jeep to the river along a difficult path which we lit with an efficient torch. On arriving at the river the bulb in the torch gave up and we were left in complete darkness under the tree canopy. We stumbled blindly back to the jeep through the undergrowth getting jagged and scratched by the unsympathetic forest before arriving chastened by our lack of preparation.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, that is why Jesus used picture words such as salt, city and light. ‘You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.’ Matthew 5:13-16. The salt from the Dead Sea is graded and much of it has lost its saltiness and is used on paths and pavements. Anyone who is going to be a Christian and follow Christ must be willing to stand out. In fishing communities along the Moray coast, salt and light have always been important. Salt to preserve fish and lighthouses to guide the boats into harbour. More recently with the record snow levels, salt has enabled the roads to remain open. When Jesus spoke again
Buckie Baptist Church meets Sundays 11am & 5.45pm. Contact Rev. V MacDougall Email bydand52@aol.com Church of Scotland - 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 Doug McRoberts Email: office@keithnorthchurches.com Church of Scotland - 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 Email: kay_gauld@strufus.fsnet.co.uk 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 St Peters Church, Buckie, contact 832196 page 6 - March 2010
to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’ John 8:12. His life, teaching and sacrifice are light that give understanding so that we can have a meaningful relationship with God. There is right and wrong, good and evil, light and darkness. When we follow Jesus and trust in Him, we get His help to choose the right and refuse the wrong, do good and shun evil and to walk in the light and avoid moral darkness. We become the salt of the earth. Our lives are tastier and preserved from things that would decay. When through faith in Christ we become the salt of the earth then we have healing qualities - salt heals. As Christ forgives and heals us we can forgive other and enjoy healing in our human relationships. Salt creates thirst and gives us a thrust and desire for God and spiritual things. For those who trust in Christ He helps to make life bright and tasty. Rev. Vincent MacDougall Buckie Baptist Church
St Peters Church, Buckie, contact 832196 Portessie Methodist Church, Portessie, Buckie Sunday worship at 11am (with Sunday school) and at 6pm (alternately here and at Buckie). Holy Trinity, Keith Family Eucharist 11.30am. 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 St. Thomas’ Church, Keith Vigil-Mass 9.30am and 6.30pm, Confessions Saturday 10am on request. Contact Rev Gordon Mathew 882352/831328 email jg.mathew@ btinternet.com or Mr Graeme Gerrard (Session Clerk) 01542 831124 email graeme_gerrard@hotmail.com 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. If you are a member of a church not listed here please email us the details and we will print this in future issues. SpotLight - Buckie, Keith and District
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All community events and entertainment events are published free of charge in this diary. Call 01309 690063 to get your event listed. Please note that if you hire Council run premises the Council will NOT pass on details of your event and you do need to contact us direct. Enhanced listings start at £30.70 plus vat. Deadline for April Issue - 3rd March.
FEBRUARY 26 friday help for heroes! live music charity showcase, 8pm, kinloss rugby club, all welcome, contact gavin connolly tel: 07984 197093 or email presumeddeadband@gmail.com
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20 saturday crossroads school coffee morning, 10am-12noon, keith north church hall organ spectacular with carlo curley, 7.30pm, st leonards church, forres, tickets £10/£5 under 16’s available from mackenzie & grant estate agent, forres or by emailing christine andrew alec.andrew@btinternet.com
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24 wednesday golf club tombola, 7pm-9pm, longmore hall, keith
26 friday women behaving badly - fiona knowles/the misfits, 7.30pm, the warehouse theatre, lossiemouth, £10, contact 01343 814004 or visit www.thebooth.co.uk to book
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JJ has built up a staunch fan base across Europe, and is widely recognised as one of Scotland’s most distinctive singer/songwriters, abe to fuse moving, intelligent lyrics with melodic harmonies. More details on JJ can be found at www.jjgilmour.com
jj gilmour, 9pm, the loft venue, by elgin, £10/£12, contact 01343 850111 live music bedhead, 9.30pm, harbour bar, buckie, FREE
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Dave Nash at the Harbour Bar, Buckie Saturday 27th February 9.30pm FREE ENTRY! Remember the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s with songs by such artists as Buddy Holly, Cliff Richard, Chuck Berry, Elvis, Billy Fury, Marty Wilde, Eden Kane & more! Phone 01542 839549 for more details
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2 friday charity darts night, time tbc, longmore hall, keith
3 saturday phoenix ladies club coffee morning, 10am-12noon, keith north church hall
7 wednesday forestry commission shelter building, 10am-12noon, join the ranger in the forest building shelters from nature’s resources, suitable for 7-12 years old, meet at winding walks car park (one mile from fochabers)
9 friday paul rose band, 9pm, the loft venue, by elgin, £8, contact 01343 850111
17 saturday keith spring flower show, longmore hall, keith, contact douglas meldrum 886856 for more details keith art group coffee morning, 10am-12noon, keith north church hall build a squirrel feeder, 2pm - 5pm, build your own squirrel feeder from scratch and learn a bit more about our favourite tree dwelling mammal, meet at huntly peregrine wildwatch centre, £5 if you want to take it away, otherwise free
21, 22, 23 wednesday, thursday, friday st rufus youth group pantomime, 7pm-10pm, longmore hall, keith, contact dr rev kay gauld 882799
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This month we are going all Chinese with this great recipe and it’s really easy. The reason we have gone Chinese this month is that I am going to Beijing in May to run the Great Wall of China Marathon. Some say it is the hardest marathon in the world and some say if there is one marathon you have to run before you die it would be the great wall. The Great Wall Marathon will be a tough, beautiful and definitely extraordinary experience. The 5164 steps of the Great Wall will put me to the test, The Great Wall Marathon is the ideal way to combine an unusual running event with exploring one of the world’s most astonishing sights. We have hooked up with Tom Chamberlain from Marys Meals Charity to raise money. I would like to say a big thanks to DC (Doug Cowie) and the Sunday morning club for helping me get the miles in!! For the sauce 4 tbsp chicken stock 2 tbsp tomato ketchup 1 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar 2 tbsp caster sugar For the batter 1 egg yolk freshly ground black pepper 1½ tbsp cornflour 1 tbsp milk Ingredients 200g white rice 4 tbsp vegetable oil 250g chicken breast, diced 75g carrots, cut into thin 'matchsticks' 60g baby sweetcorn, sliced 60g green beans, trimmed 2 tbsp sliced spring onions
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Method Cook the rice according to the instructions on the packet then make the sauce by mixing together all the sauce ingredients in a bowl. Beat together the batter ingredients in another bowl. Heat two tablespoons of oil in a saucepan. Dip the chicken in the batter, then fry it carefully. Remove from the pan and set aside. Next, stir fry the carrots, baby corn and green beans in the remaining two tablespoons of oil for four minutes. Add the sauce and boil for one minute. Then add the chicken and spring onions and heat through. Spoon a helping of sweet and sour chicken on top of a bed of rice. Serve. Climbing the Great Wall of China might not take your breath away but the scenery most certainly will. Happy Cooking! John McCruden head chef, chapter one restaurant forres high street
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ExTRACTS FROM THE DRAFT MINuTES OF THE MEETING OF 7TH DECEMBER 2009 OF KEITH COMMuNITY COuNCIL
Police matters PC Stephanie Sinclair and PC Fraser Bremner attended the meeting. JM thanked them for the police presence at the recent Extravaganza on Mid street. They informed us of their latest campaign running called operation ROMA. The operation is to continue the festive period not only in Keith but also the Buckie area. Drinking around containers at the primary school and anti social behavior in Fife Keith was also discussed. matters arising • Neil Connell, the manager from Keith Tesco, explained that the articles in the press were not accurate and that that they were looking for a licence for the canteen in the store to be open to serve their staff and would not be having burger vans selling hot food on their premises. • Marianne Mitchell has handed in her resignation. It is hoped that we will see her in the future. • It was decided the Christmas raffle would be drawn on 18th December in Marguerite`s Mither Tongue shop at 3.30pm. • The Budget Consultation will be held in Keith Grammar School on Tuesday 8th December 2009. Everyone has been asked to
attend. The public consultation will be ongoing until 15th December where the public may air their views. correspondence Diane read out various correspondence including updates about housing in the countryside, the NHS for the next three years. A presentation by Grant Wilson will be held in the New Year. community councillors updates Christmas Lights - More help is needed for the Christmas Lights committee to continue their excellent work, not only on the Extravaganza day but also on the run up to it. Dod Simmers and Peem Bremner have decided to stand down after doing many years of work with the Christmas lights. There is to be a public meeting in the Community Centre on 11th January 2010. Letters are to be written to traders asking for their help. External Groups updates PPP - There was a public viewing of the proposed Keith Primary School on Monday 7th December which was well attended. Plans of the school were on show of the preffered school and the general layout. Represen-
community council contacts Keith community council: meets first Monday of each month (excluding January and August) 7pm at Keith Community Centre. Contact: Diane Halley page 12 - March 2010
tatives from various groups were on hand to discuss any issues that may need clarified. a.o.c.B. Rhona Patterson has been appointed the Community Support Worker for the Keith and Strathisla area. Her role will be to assist local groups, community councils and village halls She can be contacted on email at rhona.patterson@moray.gov.uk or mobile number 07966 120586 next meeting The next meeting of Keith Community Council will be on Monday 1st February 2010 at 7pm in Keith Sports and Community Centre.
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School Dates
for 2010 (all dates inclusive) Spring Term Ends Friday 26th March 2010 Summer Term Starts Monday 12th April 2010 Fochabers Schools Closed Fri. 30th April 2010 May Day Holiday Monday 3rd May 2010 In-service Closure Thursday 20th May 2010 In-service Closure Friday 21st May 2010 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
Holiday Dates 2010 Good Friday Easter Monday Buckie/Keith Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
Friday 2nd April Monday 5th April Monday 5th April Monday 3rd May
LOW TIDE TIMES FOR BUCKIE IN MARCH Walking on the beach should be possible 2 hours either side of these times AM PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
M TU W TH F SA SU
05.51 06.29 07.08 07.47 08.29 09.15 10.12
18.20 19.00 19.40 20.21 21.02 21.49 22.49
8 M 9 TU 10 W 11 TH 12 F 13 SA 14 SU 15 M 16 TU 17 W 18 TH 19 F
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 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 Spring Bank Holiday Keith Holiday Buckie Holiday Buckie Holiday Keith Holiday
AM 11.33 00.16 02.02 03.11 03.54 04.28 04.59 05.26 05.53 06.21 06.48 07.19
PM 13.26 14.54 15.44 16.22 16.52 17.20 17.46 18.12 18.40 19.08 19.39
20 SA 21 SU 22 M 23 TU 24 W 25 TH 26 F 27 SA 28 SU 29 M 30 TU 31 W
Monday 31st May Monday 7th June Monday 14th June Monday 26th July Monday 9th August
AM 07.52 08.31 09.21 10.29 12.07 00.57 02.27 03.26 05.12 05.53 06.31 07.08
PM 20.13 20.53 21.47 23.05 13.51 15.01 15.54 17.38 18.18 18.57 19.34
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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 Community Centre................................01542 882028 Keith Swimming Pool ....................................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
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