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Clubs & Societies 3&4 Road Trip 6 Pastoral letter 8 Church Details 8 Council News 10 What’s On 11/12/15 Cinema Listings 13 Go Wild on Mussels 14 Millbuies Loch Walk 16 Chef’s Confidential 18 School Dates 20 Local Holidays 20 Tide Times 20 Useful Contacts 22 Advertisers Index 22 SAMPLe ADveRT RATeS Box £28.04 Big Box £54.12 ¼ Page £98.40 ½ Page £186.96 Business Profile £318.82 Full Page £354.24 enhanced Listings in What’s On pages from £30.70 All rates are per month plus vAT and based on a Black & White 12 month series.

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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 GROUPS-BUCKIE & 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 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 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 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

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

FRISKIS AND SVETTIS Originating in Sweden with branches europe-wide, the aim is to get people healthy whilst having fun. Exercise to music classes, open to men and women in St Rufus Hall, Keith Wed 9.30am-10.30am, Thurs 10am-11am. Also at the Royal Hotel Hall, Keith Thurs 7pm-8pm, contact Mandy tel: 882641 or visit www.fsaberdeen.co.uk.

BUCKIE AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB Classes spanning all levels and coaching available.

Age 5-16 years. Contact David Eckersley 832078

FOCHABERS HILL WALKING & RAMBLING CLUB Meets the last Sunday each month for hill walking outings. £10 annual sub

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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 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; 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 & HUNTLY TANG SOO DO Korean martial arts, teaching mental & physical training. £3. Thursdays, Royal British Legion, Keith.

Juniors:5.15pm-6pm; Adults:6pm-7pm, contact Master Wilma McGregor tel: 0797 607 4694 If you would like your club or society included please let us know.

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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 SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASS Meets weekly from Thursday 9th September, 2010 in the Royal British Legion Hall, Balloch Road, Keith 7.30pm-9.30pm KEITH SENIOR YOUTH & SEVEN 2 ONE CLUBS 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

MARACAIBO Club for the over 50’s, Thursdays 1.30pm to 4pm, Longmore Hall, Keith

NIKKI’S AEROBICS Exercise class at Longmore Hall, Keith on Tuesdays 7pm to 8pm

MORAY ADVANCE MOTORISTS AND MOTORCYCLISTS Reg. Scottish Charity (SC 033561) visit www.morayiam.org.uk or 01309 673954

‘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

MULBEN MUMS AND TODDLERS Meets every Wednesday morning from 10am at Boharm Hall, Mulben.

Contact Lorraine on 860338 MULBEN SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Meets the 1st & 3rd Wednesday each month, 7.30pm-9.30pm, Mulben Hall. All welcome. Contact Margaret Rhynas tel: 01542 860208

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RHYTHYM & RHYME GYM TOTS Fun musical baby and toddler sessions.

Movement, music, songs, soft play and healthy snack.

Wednesdays from 9.30am10.15am and 10.20am11.05 am. Contact Wendy tel: 832133 SLIMMING WORLD FOCHABERS Wednesdays at 5.30pm & 7.30pm in the Scout Hall, Fochabers, contact Christine tel: 01542 835096 for more details.

OAP CLUB Club for the over 50’s, meets 2nd Tuesday each month, 1.45pm to 4pm, Longmore Hall, Keith If you would like your club or society included please let us know. Not all clubs will be listed every issue.

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I came across this story recently its about the funeral of Charlemagne, who had been the greatest Christian ruler of the early Middle Ages. After his death, a mighty funeral procession left his castle heading towards the Cathedral at Aix. When the royal casket arrived with a lot of pomp and circumstance, it was met by the Bishop of Aix, who barred the cathedral door.

“Who comes?” the Bishop asked, as was the custom. “Charlemagne, Lord and King of the Holy Roman Empire”, proclaimed the Emperors proud herald. “I know him not!” the Bishop replied, then asked again “Who comes?”

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The herald, a bit shaken announced “Charles, Great, a good and honest man of the earth.” “I know him not!” the Bishop said again, and again asked again “Who comes?”

After a life’s work, an incredible life in many ways, Charlemagne’s herald realised that he was a man who, stripped of all the titles and the adulation, stood before God asking for mercy and acceptance.

The herald, now completely crushed, responded “Charles, a lowly sinner, who begs the gift of Christ.” The Bishop, Christ’s representative, responded “Enter, received Christ’s gift of life.”

Augustus Toplady’s hymn, “Rock of Ages”, says this more eloquently than ever I could: Nothing in my hand I bring Simply to thy cross I cling Naked came to thee for dress Helpless, look to thee for grace Strained by sin, to thee I fly Wash me Saviour, or I die

I wouldn’t vouch for the veracity of the story, but it does make the point that titles can’t save us. Holy Emperor, King, the Great - its irrelevant what people call us.

Buckie Baptist Church meets Sundays 11am & 5.45pm.

Contact Rev. V MacDougall Email bydand52@aol.com Children are welcome to join us on Sunday morning at Rainbow Kids (0-5yrs) and Junior Church (5yrs upwards) Contact Irene 01542 840821 Buckie North, C of S, Cluny Square, contact Rev Gordon Mathew 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 & Deskford C of S every Sunday at 10.30am. First Sunday of Month in the Hall Church, every other Sunday in the Auld Kirk, 2nd and 4th Sundays in Jubilee Hall Deskford at 12noon, contact 01542 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. Activities for children are available as required.

Findochty Methodist Church welcomes you to fellowship every Sunday morning at 11am. We also meet weekly every Wednesday from 2pm-3.30pm for fellowship and fun.

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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: kay_gauld@strufus.fsnet.co.uk 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 & 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 Rathven Church of Scotland Sunday morning worship at 9.45am led by a Minister or an authorised Local Preacher.

Sunday School outwith the local school holidays. Wee ones also very welcome. Contact Moira 01542 833956 or Ann 01542 831607 If you are a member of a church not listed here, please email the details to 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 SEptEMbER 2010 Of KEitH COMMunity COunCil

Matters Arising • gC hasn’t heard anything back from bEaR. He will also chase up transport Scotland about the snow clearing.

• den carpark has been retarred and white lines painted • tobys on School Road been repaired.

House in Viewfield that was burned down - Can anything be done as vermin are making a mess? the house is secured and a letter has been sent to the family concerned but there has been no response.

Community Councillors updates • iC - Environment - the trees in Keith square were mentioned again. SC will see to this. a tree in Station road is blocking light was also reported.

• paths leading up to the falls Of tarnash were washed away and are very deeply rutted. Can anything be done about this?

• Cl - Roads and Rights of Way - Cl asked why the bin men can’t put the lids back onto buckets on windy days. they get blown everywhere. Cl tied on cable ties but the bin men cut them off, he has on something stronger now which has so far worked. the road is slowly collapsing around the Oldtown railway bridge. there are no fences on some areas and is also untidy. SC will look into this.

• the area round the seat up the steps towards the hospital is also untidy - fence is down with fence posts littered around.

Hospital owns the ground.

• When is a new bus shelter to be erected in fife Keith where the lorry ran into it last year?

• light outside the Royal also not working.

• Railings next to the ugie not repaired yet- possibly insurance claim causing the hold up.

• pavement beside Milton lodge overgrown, KdRa will need to be contacted to clear this.

• drains still not being cleared - SC said he had seen drains in fife Street being cleared.

• Sand boxes need repairing for next winter’s supply of sand.

• a dog litter box has been requested in the Cuthil. nC said it was ridiculous that dog owners could not carry home their bags and put them into their own refuse buckets.

• Clothing bank - no money has been received for a considerable length of time.

• Christmas lights - Strathmill distillery has offered premises for the trees to get their lights fitted. JM will contact someone about this. ta members have been approached and they will hopefully be able to lend a hand putting trees into brackets. letters to go out asking for donations. trees are to be ordered for november delivery. new lights for the a96 to be ordered.

• JM - planning - the pitch at the new school is to be moved as it is too near the street. discussion was held about the all weather pitch and the running track.

• dH - licensing - Copy of new license fees available.

• MC - Signs and Street furniture - KgS have approached JM to see if they want more seats painted. they have received a donation of paint and brushes from annands. a letter of thanks to annands will be sent out. Sign is missing from the Oldtown area. there are some broken flower tubs - can they be removed?

Next Meeting Monday 1st november at 7pm, Keith Community Centre

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Often we hear bad things in the media about young people but like all sections of society it is a handful who are giving an impression to society that, in the vast majority of cases, is well wide of the mark.

My own experience in recent weeks on various school visits has been of meeting young people who are engaged, enthusiastic and confident individuals. It is great to see them continuing to develop these skills with the encouragement and guidance of their parents, teachers and the wider school community.

A ngus Robertson MP One reason why I take part every year in the Moray Bike Ride which I did again recently is that it gets me back on the bike for fresh air and exercise.

This year a hardy bunch of local families braved the elements and took part, all in aid of the Royal Society for the Blind. Our lovely countryside looks even better from the saddle and no doubt like most readers I only wish I could discipline myself to go cycling a bit more often, to shed the pounds and, in my case become an increasingly rare entity - a fit and healthy politician!

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Buckie community council: meets third tuesday each month (excluding July) 7pm town House West.

Contact: allan fraser (Secretary) 832826

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OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2010

OCTOBER 26 tuesday we dance wee groove, 10am & 1.30pm, universal hall, findhorn, £4 per child, contact 01309 690110 quarriers care and share, aberlour, 11am-1pm, come along and meet other carers, enjoy a chat, a brew and some fun activities, call liz or marion on 01343 556031 for more information

29 friday cajun night at the seafield arms hotel & restaurant, 6pm-8.45pm, all you can eat : adults £12.50/children £6.25, tel: 840791 for more details scottish international storytelling festival 2010 eastern routes:authentic voices, 7.30pm, universal hall, findhorn, £9/£7/£5 u-16’s, contact 01309 690110 andy white, the loft venue, by kinloss, CAP/donation, tel: 01343 850111

30 saturday hocus pocus - spooky halloween walk in the grounds of brodie castle, dooking for apples & other activities, 6pm-7.30pm, adults £2/children £4/family (2+2) £10, tel: 0844 493 2156 elgin city social club fancy dress halloween party - in aid of chairlift fund, 8pm, disco, food and fun, tickets £5 each, theme: 1950’s / grease live music with lee rodgers, 9.30pm, kris kros bar @ the seafield arms hotel, cullen, free, tel: 840791 or email info@theseafieldarms.co.uk

NOVEMBER 5 friday lizanne knot, 8pm, the warehouse theatre, lossiemouth, contact 01343 814004 or visit www.thebooth.co.uk to book

6 saturday buckie arts and craft group big christmas fair, 10am4pm, free entry, buckie fishermen’s hall and town hall, with 40 stalls there will be a huge selection of local quality craft ideal for christmas presents; craft competition open to all ages and abilities, schedule to be found at buckie library, entry is 50p each category; warm drinks and seasonal food available with musicians playing throughout the day; for more details contact bronagh o’kane, tel: 01542 834562 or email: bronagh52@yahoo.co.uk SpotLight - Buckie, Keith and District

Buckie Arts and Craft Group Big Christmas Fair Sat. 6th Nov. 10am-4pm FREE ENTRY Buckie Fishermans Hall 40 stalls and a huge selection of local quality craft ideal for Christmas presents. Craft Competition open to all ages and abilities, details at Buckie Library.

Warm drinks and seasonal food available with musicians playing throughout the day.

6 saturday continued orienteering at lossie forest, 10.15am-11am, two different courses to challenge your navigation skills and fitness in moravian’s popular saturday series of events, £3 adults/£2 juniors, for more details visit www.moravianorienteering.org the opera bus - scottish opera ‘the marriage of figaro’, 7.15pm at eden court theatre, inverness, coach pick up points along a96 from keith to nairn, ticket & coach £38 approx. (coach only £7 return) tel. 01343 835258

9 tuesday doug scott - theatre, 7.30pm, the warehouse theatre, lossiemouth, £12/£10, contact 01343 814004 the key to happiness - open talk with phakchok rinpoche, 7.30pm, universal hall, findhorn, £7

The Key to Happiness Tuesday 9th November 7.30pm £7 Open talk by Phakchok Rinpoche, a young, dynamic teacher who loves a good discussion and has studied with many of the great Tibetan meditation masters of our time - The Universal Hall, Findhorn.

Further information on RInpoche’s programme from 8-11th Nov. available from 0778 453 1420 or info@gomdescotland.org

10 wednesday reminiscence day - display of old school photos and exhibition of old toys & games, 10am-5pm, for more details contact keith library tel: 01542 882223 or email keith.library@moray.gov.uk

11 thursday keith support group parkinsons uk - tartans and tartan clocks with linda gorn and jim mustard, 7pm9pm, keith resource centre, for more details contact mike mustard tel: 887972

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moroccan gnawa music with omar afif, 8pm, universal hall, findhorn, £10/£8, contact 01309 690110

NOVEMBER 2010 CONTINUED

13 saturday moray piano competition - qualifying, from 9.30am, elgin town hall, www.moray-piano-competition.co.uk cullen methodist church coffee morning, 10am12noon, cullen town hall, admission £2 live music with vixen, 9.30pm, kris kros bar @ the seafield arms hotel, cullen, free, tel: 840791 or email info@theseafieldarms.co.uk the battle of britain - haye vs harrison, 9pm, the granary, thunderton place, elgin, tel: 01343 555175

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CAJUN NIGHT Friday 29th October 6 - 8.45pm All you can eat!

14 sunday moray piano competition - finals, from 2.30pm, elgin town hall, www.moray-piano-competition.co.uk

Adult £12.50 Children £6.25

17 wednesday a closer look at bakers”from portgordon to cullen by david fowler, 2.30pm, buckie library, for more details contact elgin library tel: 01343 562600 or visit www.moray.gov.uk

Adult £12.50 Children £6.25

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26 friday, 27 saturday, 28 sunday christmas craft fair, brodie castle, tel: 0844 493 2156

20 saturday author visit - local author donald paterson, author of ‘homecomings’ a book partly based in Moray, will be giving a talk in keith library, 10.30am-12noon, for more details contact keith library tel: 01542 882223 or email keith.library@moray.gov.uk

21 sunday xmas fayre, 1pm-4pm, lhanbryde community centre, £7 a table/stall, contact alison on 01343 843025 or email enquiries@lhanbrydecc.org

25 thursday red priest, 7:30pm, st christopher’s chapel, gordonstoun school, nr elgin, £12/£6, visit our website www.thegcs.org.uk for details or tel: 01343 837917

26 friday

27 saturday buckie & district m.s. branch lunch, for anyone affected by multiple sclerosis in the moray area to celebrate 40 years since they were established, if you would like to attend please contact paula by email p.macgillivray@mssocietyscotland.org.uk or tel: 810781 before november 10th christmas fayre & coffee morning, 9.30am-12noon, portessie public hall, entry £1.50, stalls are available for local crafts & other fundraising groups, to reserve a table costing £5 tel: Alison on 836095 blast from the past:famous board games to try from 1930’s-1980’s by easton thain, 3.30pm, buckie library, for more details contact elgin library tel: 01343 562600 or visit www.moray.gov.uk

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Moray Playhouse, Elgin New Screenings begin on Fridays Call 01343 542680 or visit www.morayplayhouse.co.uk

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Cinema Listings November 2010 Vue Cinema, Inverness

Regular films including Saturday matinees.

For further details email portessiepublichall@hotmail.co.uk

From 5th November Let Me In Faster From 12th November Skyline From 19th November Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 KidsAM - Every Saturday & Sunday at 10.15am - 95p per ticket Seniors Club - Every Tuesday at 12.30pm - £3 inc. refreshments NEW Teen Screen Every Thursday & Friday £1.95 2D or £2.95 3D

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness The Town The Wildest Dream Certified Copy Krabat The Edukators plus many others

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Cinema Nairn 20th November 7.30pm Snow Falling On Cedars (15)

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

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

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Go Wild on Mussels in the Moray Firth The Common Mussel (Mytilus edulis) is found in many places in the Moray Firth. They can form huge beds particularly in areas where conditions are good for larval settlement, and where there is plenty of food. The largest wild mussel fishery in Scotland is in the Dornoch Firth and run by Highland Fresh Mussels Ltd. on behalf of the Highland Council. The fishery employs 4 staff, rising to 8 at busy harvesting periods, as well as supporting a number of jobs in shore based businesses. Income generated goes to the Tain Common Good Fund.

The mussel fishery has had a long association with the people of Tain. In 1612, ownership of the mussel scalps and the right to fish for mussels was bequeathed to the Royal Burgh of Tain by James vI of Scotland. The Dornoch Firth Mussels provided an important source of food during times of famine, and are today considered a highly desirable food item.

Approximately 60% of the mussels are exported directly to France. Much of the remainder is sold to two local companies in Tain, who clean and grade the mussels, pack them in 5kg bags and sell to customers across the UK. Mussels are extremely high in proteins, calcium and iron while being low in fat and calories. They are also excellent for your heart, containing the highest amount of Omega 3’s of any shellfish (this is the naturally occurring fatty acid that is believed to lower blood pressure).

The Dornoch Firth is regarded as an area of high ecological value. The Firth is virtually unaffected by industrial development and supports a wide range of marine and bird life.

Around one third of the Firth lies within Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), and forms part of the proposed Marine Special Area of Conservation.

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Dornoch Firth mussels are not farmed like most of the mussels sold in supermarkets.

Wild beds are used that regenerate naturally and great care is taken to ensure these are not over-fished. Stock surveys are carried out annually using a variety of techniques including underwater cameras. These then determine the harvest levels for the coming year.

Mussels as a food Mussels are truly one of nature’s most delightful delicacies.

They are usually steamed, although they are wonderful grilled, baked, stewed or sauteed. It is difficult to understand why mussels have taken such a battering by the British palate. They are often dismissed as the delicacy that they are, perhaps due to the fact that there were once a staple part of our diet. europeans do not seem to have lost this and eat them by the bucketload!

Moules Mariniere 4lbs mussels, scrubbed and scraped Bunch of fresh herbs 4 tbsp onion, freshly chopped 1 oz butter unsalted 8 fl oz dry white wine 1 tsp lightly crushed black peppercorns 2 fl oz double cream

In a large pan with a tightly fitting lid, bring to the boil the herbs, onion, butter, wine and pepper. Add the mussels, return to the boil and cook over a high heat until all the mussels have opened.

Turn the mussels into a colander set over a bowl to collect all the liquor.

Put the mussels into a tureen to keep warm, then strain the liquor back into the pan through two thicknesses of muslin to remove sandy grit. Reduce the liquor by about a third to intensify the flavours, then add the cream and pour over the mussels.

Garnish generously with chopped parsley. Serve with crusty bread to mop up the juices and your desired quantity of dry white wine.

For further information on the mussel fishery in the Dornoch Firth and on purchasing mussels, please contact Dafydd Morris, Fisheries Development Officer, Highland Council. (dafydd.morris@highland.gov.uk) or check out the website at www.highlandmussels.com

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27 saturday live music with bedhead, harbour bar, buckie live music with trevor james, 9.30pm, kris kros bar @ the seafield arms hotel, cullen, free, tel: 840791 or email info@theseafieldarms.co.uk

27 saturday & 28 sunday elgin model fair, 10am-5pm, organised by elgin model railway club, elgin town hall, ample parking, disabled access, adults ÂŁ4; children/ conc. ÂŁ2.50; family (2+2) ÂŁ9.50; children under 5 free, rail layouts in various scales; boats; planes; digital scalextric, etc. specialist hobby suppliers and refreshments, contact duncan macrae tel: 01343 546725 or 0775 905 4668 or visit modelfair@elginmodelrailwayclub.co.uk HOW THe â&#x20AC;&#x153;WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ONâ&#x20AC;? WORKS

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DECEMBER 2010 in brief 1 wednesday adele cluckie icsf will be demonstrating some floral decoration ideas for christmas, 7pm, for more details contact keith library tel: 01542 882223 or email keith.library@moray.gov.uk aly bain & phil cunningham, 7.30pm, universal hall, findhorn, ÂŁ16/ÂŁ14, contact 01309 690110 3 friday carersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rights day - â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;know your rightsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, 10am-3pm, new elgin and ashgrove hall, if you are looking after a friend, neighbour or family member come along and find out about your rights; chat with the experts in direct payments; setting up trusts, pensions and income maximisation; employment rights and enjoy a bit of pampering at the same time, call quarriers carer support service (moray) tel: 01343 556031 a christmas carol, 8pm, universal hall, findhorn, ÂŁ10/ÂŁ8/ÂŁ6 uâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;16s, contact 01309 690110 4 saturday live music with robb simms, 9.30pm, kris kros bar @ the seafield arms hotel, cullen, free, tel: 840791 or email info@theseafieldarms.co.uk 11 saturday keith support group parkinsons uk - christmas meal, fochabers, for more details contact mike mustard tel: 887972 SpotLight - Buckie, Keith and District

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Millbuies Loch

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Fogwatt INTRODUCTION: Millbuies Loch was created by the damming of streams to provide angling facilities on the loch. Moray District Council took over the estate in 1975 and the fishing was extended to the public.

THE ROUTE & FEATURES OF INTEREST: Many improvements were made to the estate over the years, and now Millbuies offers a variety of family orientated activities. There is a large grass area for play with picnic tables and barbecue points, a large car park and toilet facilities and also a feeding station for birds of many types. The featured path around the loch is hard aggregate with various other paths leading off to scenic

views. A large variety of rhododendrons and trees have been planted and this attracts wildlife, from red squirrels feeding at the station to roe deer, badger, rabbit and if you are quiet and lucky, pine martin. On the loch there is mallard, tufted duck, moorhen and swan. In the loch, which is stocked with rainbow trout, you can hire a boat for flyfishing. This is an excellent outdoor environment to be enjoyed by the whole family.

WALK GRADE: Easy A generally flat level path with good surfaces of less than two miles distance.

MILEAGE: 1.5 Miles ESTIMATED WALKING TIME: 1 Hour

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Parsnip Veloute

Now that the weather will be getting colder I thought that I would bring along a soup to the table.

Veloute translates as ‘velvety’ in French, it is a very rich, smooth and filling soup and it is a very big seller in our restaurant. The base for the soup remains the same - it is just the core flavour, in this case parsnips, that change. So, you could use any thing from artichoke to zucchini, my personal favourites are cauliflower, parsnip and carrot. The key to getting this soup velvety is cooking the ingredients until they are very soft, then liquidising and then passing them through a sieve. So onto the recipe that is basic as it only has four base ingredients, but is extremely worthwhile and will please your family or your dinner guests.

Serves 4-6 approx 4 Large Parsnips 1 Large Onion 125g Slightly Salted Butter 500ml Double Cream (it must be double for cooking) 1 Pint of Water Salt to season and pepper if you must Peel the parnips, quarter them, take out centre stalk by cutting at an angle to remove, this is so your soup cooks quicker and to maintain smoothness.

Peel the onion and slice roughly, put parsnips, onions, butter, cream and water into a large pan, making sure all ingredients are covered by the liquid and cook until very soft. Liquidise until smooth, pass through your finest sieve, taste and season if necessary, then serve. If it is slightly thick you can add water to reach your desired texture. I would serve this with parsnip crisps and a wee splash of white truffle oil.

Peel one large parsnip, cut the top and tail off, if you have a mandolin slice thinly remembering to use it's guard, if you don’t have a mandolin just use a good potato peeler to peel strips from top to bottom. Then place the strips of parsnips into a metal or glass bowl and cover with boiled water and a teaspoon of salt, cover with cling film and allow to cool naturally, once they have cooled, remove from water and place on a tea towel and pat them dry, then put them into a deep fat fryer at 180°c until they crispen. The point of putting them in water and salt is to maintain as much of the natural white colour as possible (some food science happens along the way!)

Next month I will bring you a good and hearty winter warmer main course, just like we are serving in The Grill for this season, where we are concentrating on homely feel good food such as Fish and Chips, our ever popular Steaks and the classic Sticky Toffee Pudding which featured in last month’s issue. These traditional dishes will run alongside the existing seasonal menu.

Parsnip Crisps Happy Cooking!

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School Term Dates Holidays and Tide Times

School Dates

for 2010/2011 (all dates inclusive) Winter Term Starts Monday 25th October 2010 In-service Closure Thursday 11th November 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 Thursday 6th 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

Milne’s High & Feeders Friday 29th April 2011 May Day Holiday Monday 2nd May 2011 In-service Closure Thursday 19th May 2011 In-service Closure Friday 20th May 2011 Buckie High & Feeders Mon. 6th June 2011 Keith Grammar & Feeders Mon. 6th June 2011 Speyside High & Feeders Mon. 6th June 2011 Summer Term Ends Friday 1st July 2011 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

Holiday Dates 2010 / 2011 St Andrews Day Tuesday 30th November Christmas Day * Monday 27th December Tuesday 28th December Boxing Day * Monday 3rd January New Years Day * 2nd January * Tuesday 4th January Monday 4th April Buckie Holiday § Keith Holiday Monday 4th April Monday 11th April Fochabers Holiday ‡ Good Friday Friday 22nd April Early May Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May

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Spring Bank Holiday Keith Holiday Buckie Holiday § Fochabers Holiday ‡ Buckie Holiday §

Monday 30th May Monday 6th June Monday 13th June Monday 27th June Monday 25th July

* substitue day § includes Cullen, Findochty & Portknockie ‡ includes Garmouth, Kingston, Mosstodloch, Spey Bay & Urquhart

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SpotLight 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 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

Advertisers Index Alan Milne Peugeot ............................................................7 Anderson & England ............................Outside Back Cover Beaver Travel ......................................................................5 Buckie Arts & Crafts Group ..............................................11 Buckie Furniture & Carpet Centre ......................................2 Dallas Designs ....................................................................5 Gold 375............................................................................21 Gomde Trust......................................................................11 Harbour Bar ......................................................................12 Kairos Moments ................................................................15 Linda Marlow Dog Grooming............................................17 Mackenzie & Cruickshank ..................................................9 McDonald & Munro ..........................................................17 Michael Sharp Joinery ......................................Front Cover

Moray Art Centre ..............................................................19 Moray Piano Competition ................................................15 Mr Bumbles ......................................................................20 Physio Pilates ....................................................................22 Re/Max Coast2Country ......................................................5 Robertson Homes ............................................................17 Roof Wizard........................................................Front Cover Seafield Arms Hotel & Restaurant ....................................12 Springfield Properties ......................................................23 The Loft Bistro ..........................................Front Cover & 17 The Royal Hotel & Restaurant ............................................4 Unique Beauty ..................................................Front Cover Universal Hall ....................................................................12 Wheelchair Care..................................................................5

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Anderson & England

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Carlo 3 & 2 seater leather recliner

We stock a wide range of beautiful pieces for every room in the home – and we've built our reputation on our personal and dependable service. So call in and see what we have in store – and enjoy a coffee while you're with us.

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Monica 3 seater sofa

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Lydia 3 seater sofa

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Lossie Wynd, Elgin. 01343 547411 Open 7 days Mon-Sat 9.30-5pm Sun 12-5pm Lossie Wynd, Elgin. 01343 547411 Open 7 days Mon-Sat 9.30-5pm Sun 12-5pm

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