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Clubs and Societies 1ST BUCKIE BOYS BRIGADE Mon, 6pm: Anchor Boys. Tues, 6pm: B & Club. Wed, 6.30pm: Gymnastics. Fri, 6pm: Juniors.

Fri: 7.20pm: Company. Sun, 10am: Bible class. Call Alan McIntosh on 01542 832999

BUCKIE & DISTRICT PIPE BAND Thurs, 6.30pm -9pm, the Royal British Legion Hall, Buckie.

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AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Support & understanding to families/friends of problem drinkers. For confidential local meetings get in touch. Call 020 7403 0888. www.al-anonuk.org.uk

BUCKIE SALVATION ARMY Sun - Meeting & Fellowship, 6pm; Tues - New Street Musical Tots Parent Toddlers, 10am. Call Colin Hanover on 01542 489061

ALLSTARS & STRIPES CHEER & DANCE Mon (P1 - P4), 3.45pm - 4.30pm; (P5 - above) 4.30pm - 5.30pm.

Wed (Pre-competition class, P4 above) 4pm - 5.30pm, Eight Acres, Elgin.

BUCKIE & DISTRICT CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Last Wed of month, 7pm, Burnside Court, Buckie . Aims to provide emotional & practical support to those involved with cancer. Call Margaret Smith Chairperson on 01542 832329

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CULLEN BOWLING & TENNIS CLUB Provides a service to anyone who is interested in bowling & tennis. Bowls, tennis rackets, balls & shoes all available.

Call Sandra Douglas on 01542 840118 DESKFORD & DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION The Community Association is a charitable organisation which is responsible for the upkeep & maintenance of Deskford Community Hall. The hall is used for a range of activities such as indoor bowls, badminton, WRI etc. Call Bruce McLaren - Chair; Hilary Morrison - Secretary on 01542 841228 OR 01542 842827 or email at HAMM6951@aol.com or mclaren600@btinternet.com FINDOCHTY BOWLING CLUB May to Sept. Call 01542 833779 FOOTPRINTS GROUP Thurs, 10am – 3pm, Buckie Church of Christ church hall. A group for adults with disabilities.

Activities include cooking, arts & crafts, exercises, singing, boccia & games. £3, incl lunch & snacks All welcome for whole or part of the day. Call Barbara Zealand or Irene Johnston on 01542 832143 or 01542 836414 FRISKIS & SVETTIS (BUCKIE) Mon, 6pm-7pm, the Baptist Church Hall, Buckie. Aiming to get people healthy. Exercise to music, open to all. Call Joan Thain on 01542 832749 or 07970 118647. www.fsaberdeen.co.uk

FRISKIS & SVETTIS (CULLEN) Tues, 6.30pm - 7.30pm & Thurs, 6.15pm - 7.15pm, Hall Church, York Place, Cullen. Fun & exercise to music for men & women of all ages & abilities.

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QUARRIERS EPILEPSY SUPPORT GROUP 1st Wed each month, 1pm 2.30pm, Riverside Christian Church Hall, Buckie. Provides sufferers & carers the opportunity to socialise.

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FRISKIS & SVETTIS (KEITH & FOCHABERS) Tues,10am, Fochabers Institute & Wed, 9.30am - 10.30am & Thurs, 10am - 11am, Longmore Hall, Keith. Originating in Sweden, aiming to get people healthy. Exercise to music, open to all. Call Mandy on 01542 882641. www.fsaberdeen.co.uk

RHYTHM & RHYME GYM TOTS Wed, 9.30am - 10.15am & 10.20am -11.05 am. Fun baby & toddler sessions. Movement, music, songs, soft play & healthy snack.Call Wendy on 01542 832133 RIVER LIVET FISHING (Season February - 30 Sept).

Salmon, sea trout & brown trout fishing for the whole family on the River Livet. Permits can be obtained from Ballindalloch Post Office, Tomnavoulin Post Office, Crown Estate Office, Tomintoul & the Glen Livet Distillery. facebook.com/riverlivetfishing

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS A fellowship of men & women who share their experience, strength & hope with each other that they may solve their common problem & help others to do the same. www.gamblers anonymous.org.uk/#contact JOG SCOTLAND KEITH Mon, 6.30pm & Wed - Juniors, 6pm, Suitable for beginners.

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SPEYMOUTH SENIORS 5-ASIDE FOOTBALL Wed, 7.30am - 9pm, Milnes High School We are looking to increase our pool of +30yr old players. If interested please call Ade on 07718934892

KEITH CRICKET CLUB Thurs - Practice, 5pm Juniors & 6pm Seniors, Fife Park, Keith.

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U3A MUSIC APPRECIATION GROUP 2nd Wed (Sept - May) of month, Portknockie. Play & discuss a wide range of musical genres from classical to folk, opera to pop. New members always welcome. Call Brian Morrison (group co ordinator) on 01542 842827 or at brianmorrison1950 @btinternet.com WALKMORAY BUCKIE Wed, 6.30pm, Buckie Leisure Centre. All welcome. www.walkjogrunmoray.org.uk PLEASE NOTE: Details of Clubs & Societies are published on a rotational basis.

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Pastoral Le er & Church Meetings Romans 1:16 New International Version (NIV) 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.

Last week as I prepared to write this article I heard the news of the passing of Billy Graham into heaven. Billy Graham had a remarkable ministry. As an evangelist he had the privilege of communicating the gospel to literally millions of people through his life. Billy Graham famously commented “My home is in Heaven. I'm just traveling through this world ” . But what was is it that gave Billy Graham and what is it that can give us confidence that we too will go to heaven when we die?

Billy Graham’s confidence was not in his works nor was it even in his character. It was rooted in his faith in the good news of the gospel. The gospel is good news.

It is good news because in the gospel we recognise God’s love for the world, which is most clearly demonstrated at Calvary.

In John 3v16 we read ‘ For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.

Billy Graham commented that ‘“God proved his love on the Cross. When Christ hung, and bled, and died, it was God saying to the world, ‘I love you.’” Billy Graham knew that the certainty of a home in heaven was rooted not in following a religion or a set of rules but through a relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.

Becoming a Christian is not easy as it involves a turning away from sin i.e repentance. However, the good news is if we repent and confess our sin, He is faithful and just, to forgive our sin and cleanse

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Last Thursday of each month a Service of Prayer & Reflection at 7pm.

Tel: 01542 882782. Email rev.last@lastrose.uk Keith, Church of Scotland - North, Newmill, Boharm & Rothiemay.

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First Sunday of the month at 9.30am. Rothiemay Church: Last Sunday of the month at 9:30am. Rev Alastair H Gray. Call 01542 886390 or visit keithnorthchurches.org Keith, Church of Scotland - St Rufus, Botriphnie, and Grange.

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Keith, St. Thomas’ Church RC Vigil Mass: Sat 6:30pm. Sunday Mass: 10:30am. Confessions on request. Tel: 01542 882352.

Portessie Methodist Church Portessie, Buckie. Sunday services at 11am & 6pm. Rev. Chris Jackson. Tel: 01542 833765. chris.jackson7@gmail.com Portgordon Community Church Sunday Morning Worship - 11am in the Portgordon Community Centre. Contact Pastor Willie Aitken on

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us from all unrighteousness.

Therefore, If we have professed faith in Jesus Christ we recognise there is, therefore, now no condemnation for those that are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8v1).

This contains great news, because we can know like the apostle Paul Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come The old has gone, the new has come (2 Corinthians 5v17).

I wonder if you too have professed faith in the good news of the gospel like Billy Graham and millions of others. It is important that we realise the only certainty of us going to heaven is found not in our good works or deeds or even our church membership but through accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour.

Pastor Gavin Hunter Buckie Baptist Church

01542 835007 or visit www.portgrdoncommunitychurch.com Portknockie Church of Christ Sunday 11am: breaking of bread.

6pm: gospel service. Friday 7pm: prayer meeting and Bible study.

Ladies fellowship (September - March) every second Monday 2pm.

Wednesdays 8.30am: prayer breakfast. Contact the leader Mr Stewart Gray on 01542 836007.

Portknockie Church of Scotland Sundays 11.15am. All welcome.

Call Morag Ritchie: 01542 840951 or Heather Reid: 01542 840921.

Rathven Church of Scotland Sunday 9.45am led by the minister Rev Isabel Buchan or an authorised local preacher. Contact Rev Isabel Buchan on 01542 832118 or Ann Grant on 01542 831607.

Riverside Christian Church Buckie. Sundays 10.30am. Tel: 01542 833923. Website: www.riversidebuckie.org St Peters Church RC St Andrews Square, Buckie. Saturday Vigil 6.30pm. Sunday Mass 10am. Resident priest: Rev Tad Turski. Tel: 01542 832196.

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Parliament Blog & Tide Times As the MP for Moray, defence issues are always high up my agenda given we are home to both Kinloss Barracks and RAF Lossiemouth. Both bases play an important role in Moray life and the local economy. I also know the welcome our service men and women and their families receive here is greatly appreciated by all.

While the wintry weather resulted in the postponement of the Secretary of State for Defence cutting the first sod in the groundwork’s for the arrival of the new P8 Poseidon aircraft, these works continue. This represents significant investment by the UK Government and Boeing. RAF Lossiemouth is a major strategic base for our military and the investment we will see both on the camp and in the local area over the next few years will no doubt benefit local businesses and our communities.

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This year marks 100 years since some women got the vote.

Nicola Sturgeon (our female first Minister who appointed a gender balanced cabinet) led a debate in Holyrood to mark the occasion. A lot has changed in 100 years, and for that I am truly thankful.

But while we have made some bold changes already, let’s not be complacent, or take progress for granted.

With that in mind, I am glad to see the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is #PressforProgress.

We need concerted, deliberate action if we are going to achieve gender equality.

Research shows that gender parity is over 200 years away. Women should not have to wait this long for equality, we deserve it now.

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Many of us will have watched Blue Planet and seen the devastating impact of plastic in our seas.

With straws, carrier bags and other plastic waste ending up in the ocean, suffocating wildlife and polluting our beautiful coastline.

Undoubtedly, plastic straws are contributing to the increase in plastic litter in our seas, and so much of the litter we find on our beaches is plastic based, as I’ve seen first-hand when I’ve joined the Spey Bay Dolphin Centre on some of their beach cleans.

That litter on our shores and in our seas is a result of our behaviour, with all the single use plastic we throw away every day.

It’s abundantly clear the damage that plastics are causing to our planet and it is vital that we do everything we can to reduce the volume of plastic that we use and discard. So I am hugely supportive of the campaign to ban single use plastic straws and am pleased that the Scottish Government has committed to a ban in Scotland.

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morayvia tbc, north road, kinloss. adults £5; children £3. history of military aviation in moray. call 01309 691916 or email admin@morayvia.org.uk www.morayvia.org.uk

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port of invergordon - cruise liner list 2018 - provisional v1 9am - 7.30pm, invergordon. aidavita

29 thursday

portraits by mosman for lord braco: speaker - nel whiting 2pm - 3pm, duff house, long gallery, banff call 01261 818181 an introduction to understanding finance: third sector interface moray 9.30am - 12.30pm, venue tbc free. overview of key finance considerations for small to medium groups & organisations. please book via info@tsimoray.org.uk

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charity ceilidh, with footerin aboot, presented by uhievent management students in aid of children 1st, scotland 7pm, eight acres hotel, elgin. £15. to book please call 01343 576226 (mon - fri, 9am -4pm) quoting "ceilidh" grampian transport museum: opens for the 2018 season. range of transport exhibits, from 1800s, to some of fastest cars ever made 10.30am, montgarrie road, alford. call 01975 562292

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cadbury easter egg hunt at brodie castle: become a nature detective to follow bunny’s clues & finish your adventure with a delicious chocolatey treat 10am - 4pm, brodie castle. £4. call rebecca harrison on 01309 641371 or at raharrison@nts.org.uk www.nts.org.uk/events keith & dufftown railway: easter bunny weekend 10am - 4pm, dufftown. for information email info@keithdufftown-railway.co.uk www.keith-dufftown-railway.co.uk/easter easter eggsplorer 9.30am - 4pm, elgin cathedral £7.50. easter egg hunt. call 01343 547171 or email at elgincathedral.vo@hes.scot easter eggsplorer trail 9.30am - 5pm, fort george, ardersier. included in normal admission price. search for clues around europe's most outstanding fort. find the clues to win an easter egg. call john gibbon on +447756763907 or email at john.gibbon@hes.scot

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community service sunday (last of the season) with rev bob anderson 6.30pm, inchberry hall, orton, fochabers. all welcome electric vehicles gathering 10am - 4pm, grampian transport museum, montgarrie road, alford. page 16 - April 2018

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2 monday - 14 saturday

dogstar cards 10th anniversary 9.30am - 4.30pm, dogstar cards, banff road, keith. all welcome

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port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 provisional v1 - aidavita 9am - 7.30pm inverness whisky & gin festival 1pm, bogbain farm, inverness. call 01463 772800 acfa cadet force pipe & drums in concert@the ironworks,

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national theatre connections 2018: performances 6.30pm, one touch theatre, eden court, inverness

11 wednesday

the arts society speyside lecture: fakes & forgeries: case studies demonstrating the lengths forgers will go to pass off works of art as legitimate 11am - coffee & tea available from 10.15am, the williamson hall, duff avenue, elgin. new members welcome/£7 for visitors. call membership secretary on 07789 880481

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elgin & district parkinson’s support group: shirley catto on her role as the parkinson's nurse specialist in moray 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm, st sylvester's hall 19 institution road elgin. meetings are free to attend. call gillian gibson on 01343 541056 or email at elginanddistrictpsg@gmail.com. www.parkinsons.org.uk port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 admin@winterburnmedia.co.uk

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room to ride 100km: huntly audax 9am - 5.20pm, huntly. £5 (closing date 11th april 2018). huntly development trust offers 4 routes through huntly, banff, cullen, keith, the cabrach, alford & clatt email donald boyd at donald.boyd@huntly.net www.huntlydevelopmenttrust.org/room-to-ride-2018 in the shadow of the princes: discussion panel. 1.30pm, culloden battlefield visitors' centre hybrid theory@the ironworks, inverness 7.30pm www.ironworksvenue.com exklusive presents spartaque, spektre@the ironworks, inverness 11pm. www.ironworksvenue.com

15 sunday

the gathering storm 4pm, culloden battlefield visitors' centre. ticket incl one take away hot soup. tour the battlefield & discover the stories of those who played a role in the preparation for the battle

16 monday

the storm breaks: a battle remembered 11am, culloden battlefield visitors' centre. ticket incl take away hot soup. follow in the footsteps of the armies as they meet for the final engagement of the '45

20 friday

talisk@ universal hall, findhorn 8pm,£13/£11 concs/£9 u16s. call david till on 01309 691170 or uhallpromo@gmail.com. www.universalhall.co.uk moray rock garden club: scotland's alpine & sub-alpine habitats & conserving our montane scrub; speaker - dr graham sullivan 7.30pm, new elgin hall annex, land street, elgin. call alan souter (convener) on 01340 871504 birchwood highland's dinner with the stars 2018: featuring a number of local guest chefs as well as a main course prepared by comedian & broadcaster hardeep singh kohli 6.30pm, bogbain farm, inverness. £60. call 01463 772800 raintown: run with the night tour@the ironworks, inverness 7.30pm. www.ironworksvenue.com

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betamix bandits: a night at the 80s 7pm - 11pm, stewart's hall, huntly. seated table concert. fancy dress is optional but we will award a prize for the best outfit. call huntly live events ltd - (james) 07990 978732

21 saturday

moravian orienteering saturday league in conjunction with moray & nairn schools league: oakenhead near lossiemouth 10.15am - 11.15am (registration); 10.30am, oakenwood nr lossiemouth www.moravianorienteering.org change your world conference tbc, eden court, inverness. www.changeyourworld.me 90s rave@the ironworks, inverness 10pm www.ironworksvenue.com 2018 mcdonald & munro speyside stages: a 45 mile stage rally. starting in elgin the event uses forestry stages & the cooper park. elgin 8.55am, cooper park, elgin. www.speyside-stages.co.uk gary barlow@aberdeen exhibition & conference centre 6.30pm - 10.30pm. www.ticketmaster.co.uk tmsa: gaberlunzie 8pm, royal hotel, keith. £8 call sandy mccombie on 01542 882638

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25 wednesday

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27 friday

billy nasty@the ironworks, inverness 11pm www.ironworksvenue.com

28 saturday

28th junior highland games: supporting children 1st (elgin) & nspcc scotland 11am - 2pm, gordonstoun school, duffus. teams of children from all over ne of scotland take part in traditional games. stalls & activities. display of morgan cars, etc. email at hughesy@gordonstoun.org.uk maiden scotland@ the ironworks, inverness 7.30pm. www.ironworksvenue.com

29 sunday

car boot sale (inchberry & district community association) 8.30am - 1pm, inchberry hall, orton, fochabers. no booking required, just turn up early before 9am with a car & table. teas/coffees, soft drinks, butteries, bbq. www.wherecanwego.com etape loch ness: chosen charity macmillan cancer Black inverness.

Dog QP April .pdf support 6.15am, £63 18 (sold out) 1 02/03/2018 a cycle sportive offering the chance to cycle 66 miles around the loch on traffic free roads. 18yrs +

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