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CLUBS & SOCIETIES BUCKIE AND DISTRICT PIPE BAND Meets in the Royal British Legion Hall, Buckie on Thursdays at 6:30pm-9pm. Learners and experienced players welcome. www.buckiepipeband.co.uk BUCKIE CRICKET CLUB Meets at Linzee Gordon Park, Buckie. Junior coaching on Wednesday evenings. Contact William G Flett: 832082.

BUCKIE ROVERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Training Monday & Wednesday, 7pm-9pm excl. June. Contact Mr D G Roberts: 840861.

BUCKIE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB Saturdays 10am-12pm at Linzee Gordon Park for training.

BUCKIE VICTORIA BOWLING CLUB Meets at West Church Street, Buckie. Contact: 832521.

CULLEN YOUTH CAFÉ Meets between September and June on Thursday nights, 7pm 9pm. £1 entry.

CEROC DANCING IN ELGIN Mondays, 7:30pm - 10:30pm at Eight Acres Hotel, Elgin. a mix of jive, ballroom, tango and salsa. For beginners, there will be a 45 minute class where 3 or 4 of the easier moves will be learnt. No need to bring a partner as you will get the chance to dance with everybody! www.cerocscotland.com CLOCHAN ART GROUP Meets at Clochan Hall on Mondays 2pm-4pm. A small group enjoying painting and drawing, working in all mediums and happy to offer help and advice over a cup of coffee. All welcome!

FOCHABERS HILL WALKING & RAMBLING CLUB Meets the last Sunday each month for hill walking outings. £15 annual sub and £10-£20 bus fare. Contact Wilma Forsyth: 01343 821101.

KEITH BOWLING CLUB Open April - September, weather permitting. Short carpet bowls indoor September to April. Call Hazel MacAngus-Gerrard 887452 KEITH TENNIS CLUB Club nights on Mondays & Wednesdays 7pm, April to Oct. Contact Keith Gray tel: 886242

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LGBT MORAY 1st Tuesday each month, 7:30pm at The Mucklecross Pub, Elgin.

18+ only. OR 3rd Saturday at 10:30am at The Mosset Tavern, Forres. Well attended group with mixed ages. For more details visit www.lgbtmoray.co.uk, email lgbtmoray@gmail.com or call 07598 418638 LGBT MORAY YOUTH Social networking group online on Facebook at 'LGBT Moray Youth' or contact Katie Quartly at lgbtmorayyouth@gmail.com.

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PORTKNOCKIE IN-STITCHES KNITTING GROUP Meets every Tuesday in the McBoyle Hall from 10am-12pm.

All welcome. Any unwanted wool will be appreciated.

LIFE CHALLENGE OUTREACH IN BUCKIE A bus goes out every Friday in Newlands Lane, Buckie from 12pm - 3pm to offer help and support to anyone suffering from addictions or in need of any kind.

Call 01542 836439 or email lifechallenge@yahoo.com.

MORAY COAST MOTORCYCLE CLUB 1st Wednesday every month at Mill House Hotel, Tynet, Buckie.

Join us for social ride outs, fundraisers & more. Call Tracey Scott on 07928 444376 or visit www.moraycoastmcc.org.uk MORAY FLYING CLUB 7 days a week. Also offering courses for people to become leisure pilots, all the way up to professional ratings. Kinloss barracks, IV36 3UH. For details please call 01309 617361 and visit www.morayflyingclub.com MORAY SANDS Meet 3rd Wed of every second month, 7:30pm at Keith Health Centre Annexe. A self help support group, run by bereaved parents for bereaved parents & families. Informal & confidential.

Dates to note are 18th Sept & 20th Nov. For more details contact Jacquie 07791 001459 QUARRIERS EPILEPSY SUPPORT GROUP 1st Wed each month. 6:30 - 8pm at Riverside Christian Church Hall, Buckie. Provides sufferers & carers the opportunity to socialise. Call Tara or Christine 01309 675900 or 07871151198.

RAIN OR SHINE TODDLER GROUP Wednesday 10am-11.30am & Friday 1.15pm-2.45pm. Lady Cathcart Hall, Buckie. Make new friends, have a chat & a cuppa. £1.50 per session. Contact Gail tel: 07921 558989

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SPEY RUNNERS (INCORPORATING FOCHABERS JOG SCOTLAND) Official club night on Thursdays, 6:20pm for running at 6:30pm meeting at Milne's High School, Fochabers. A small and friendly club. All levels catered for. Also meet on Tuesday nights for efforts sessions at the Pavillion, East Street, Fochabers.

THE LIGHTHOUSE GROUP Meets on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7-9pm at Buckie Baptist Church Hall. A time of fun and fellowship for people with a learning disability in the local area. Contact leader Ali Beattie: 01542 841820 or 07544697865.

WESTERN FRONTASSOCIATION We hold 9 meetings per year on Saturday afternoons in Elgin Library. Open to anyone with an interest in WW1. Contact Derek Bird on 01343 870562 or email chairman.wfasnb@virgin.net www.wfascotlandnorth.org.uk PLEASE NOTE: Details of Clubs & Societies are published on a rotational basis.

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ROYAL BURGH OF CULLEN PENSIONERS CLUB 1st Tuesday each month 7pm.

For the welfare of the elderly in Cullen. Contact Bunty Gardiner 840653.

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PASTORAL LETTER & CHURCH MEETINGS I had a letter once with a return envelope enclosed addressed to the “Redemption Claim Centre” and I thought that as an excellent idea: a centre where you can claim redemption. People know the word redemption when it comes to getting money back, but how about redemption in a spiritual sense?

‘Redemption’ means ‘buying back’ and the Bible tells us that is the purpose of Easter. Writing to the Galatians the apostle Paul says: ‘Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us - for it is written, "Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree".

And he tells us the result when he writes to Titus: ‘He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds’.

This is what we should be celebrating at Easter. I always like looking at greeting cards to see what the general understanding of the message is for each of the Christian festivals. Last year in a

charity shop I saw a card that said, ‘Happy Winter’. Have we gone so far away that this is the best we can replace Christmas with? And it appears that the greeting for Easter is; ‘Happy Spring!’

What about Easter cards that say: ‘Congratulations on your redemption’?

Or: ‘Happy Redemption Day’? I’m not sure they would sell too many cards (who would you buy them for?).

But as for a ‘Redemption Claim Centre’ I thought that is what we should call churches. Come here for redemption!

Claim your redemption here! Redeem your soul here! This is what we are about and it is what Easter is about.

It’s not about spring or rabbits or chocolate eggs (not that I have any objection to such things). It’s about the fact that we have sold ourselves to sin and Jesus has bought us back - He has redeemed us. He has redeemed all of us, but we need to claim our redemption. You don’t have to be in a Redemption Claim Centre to claim your

Keith, Church of Scotland - North, Newmill, Boharm and Rothiemay. North Church: Sundays 11am. Boharm Church: Mulben village Hall. First Sunday of the month 9.30am. Rothiemay Church: Sundays 9.30am, except the first Sunday in each month. Contact the church office on 01542 886390 and visit keithnorthchurches.org Keith, Church of Scotland - St Rufus, Botriphnie, and Grange.

St Rufus Church: Sundays 10.15am. Botriphnie Church: Sundays 11.45am (alternate Sundays). Grange Church: Sundays 11.45am (alternate Sundays). Contact Rev. Ranald S.R. Gauld: 01542 882799 or email: kay_gauld@btinternet.com 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. Sundays 11am & 6pm.

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 7pm.

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redemption. Just make sure you do it before your claim expires.

There is a time limit, but the problem is that we don’t know the expiry date. The only advice that we are given is to claim our redemption today. If you want to find forgiveness from iniquity; if purity is something you would like to experience deep within; if you would like to be one of God’s own people, with a desire for doing good instead of a compulsion to do wrong, then today is the day. As the apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthians: ‘Now is the day of salvation’. Claim your redemption now. You won’t be disappointed.

And have a Happy EASTER!

Rev. Martin Keenan Moray Coast Methodist Church

Wednesdays 8am: prayer breakfast. Leader Mr Stewart Gray: 01542 836007.

Portknockie Church of Scotland Sundays 11.15am. All welcome.

Contact 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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DOCTORS Ardach Health Centre..........................................01542 831555 Seafield Medical Centre ......................................01542 835577 Seafield & Cullen Medical Group ........................01542 835577 Keith Medical Centre ..........................................01542 882244 Dr Grays Hospital, Elgin ....................................0845 456 6000

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PARLIAMENT BLOG & TIDE TIMES Broadband is an issue that continues to be raised regularly by constituents, which is clear from the fact that over 100 people came along to a meeting I organised in Inchberry Hall with representatives there from BT, HIE and Community Broadband Scotland.

I felt the meeting was very positive, setting out the major work going on to bring Superfast Broadband to many of Moray's communities. While there will still be harder to reach areas the work that Community Broadband Scotland is doing is also very innovative and some useful 'connections' were made at the meeting. I hope that this has been a useful event and I will continue to support communities across Moray to improve their internet accessibility.

I recently had the honour of leading a delegation from Scotland to Srebenica as part of a visit organised by the charity 'Remembering Srebenica' which organises 'Lessons from Srebenica' visits with the aim of learning from the appalling genocide that occurred there. I was joined by the Moderator of the Church of Scotland and other political representatives and a senior Police Federation representatives, amongst others.

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2 wednesday wildlife warriors @ the scottish dolphin centre spey bay’s kids club is back for easter. £2 per child. call 01343 820 339 for more information. spring finger puppets @ the falconer museum 1pm 3pm, forres. free family friendly workshops, all children must be accompanied by an adult.

moray society lecture - "world war I" 7:30pm, elgin museum hall. derek bird will talk about the first world war and its effects on moray. music night 7:30pm - 11pm at clochan community centre. open mic. refreshments and raffle at interval. entry £2.50. call alan on 01542 850493 for details.

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11 friday dance night 7:30pm - 11:30pm at clochan community centre. bring & share, tea, raffle. proceeds to clochan c.c. renovations. call paul / pauline on 01542 850416

12 saturday banffshire field club agm 2:15pm - 3:45 pm at st rufus church hall, turner street, keith. members £2; non-members £3 includes tea and biscuits. st andrews & urquhart bowling club green opening 2pm, burnside road, lhanbryde. some bowling (weather permitting) and refreshments available. bowls will be provided if necessary. all welcome. author visit - lari don 1pm - 4:45pm in hopeman memorial hall. coffee afternoon, stalls and raffle. for more information call 01343 831340 macfloyd: into the distance 1967 - 1994 @ ironworks 7:30pm. 0871 77894173 • www.ironworksvenue.com

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Moray Golf Club with its Championship Courses is a great place to be!

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daffodil tours @ brodie castle as part of scotland’s garden scheme. the walks will take place on the hour from 11am with the last tour at 3pm and will last for around 45mins. the cost is £3 per person including nts members. visit www.nts.org.uk/events

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5 saturday lhanbryde community centre quiz night 7pm for 7.30pm. £2 pp, teams of up to four. byob. association of buchan crafters craft fair 10am - 4pm in fordyce village hall. free entry with teas available. mind, body & spirit fair 10:30am - 4pm, mosset tavern, forres. £3 admission. over 20 stalls and many ‘taster sessions’ in a choice of therapies. for more information contact sandy combe on 01343 850087 or email enquiries@sand-ease.co.uk highland landscape & the future - what do we value?

9:45am - 4:30pm, smithton free church, inverness. study day with speakers & workshops on how we would like to see our landscape develop. £20 which includes lunch contact jenny on 01381 610301 or email jenny.brogden@btinternet.com highland darts challenge @ ironworks 7pm. over 18s. call 0871 77894173 • www.ironworksvenue.com

13 sunday indoor car boot 9am - 12pm, lhanbryde community centre. tables £7 (1) and £10 (2). booking essential, payment in advance. call 01343 843025 (mornings mon-thurs) car boot sale 9am - 1pm at baxters staff car park. in aid of madp (mateite agricultural development project) £6 for cars. contact 01343 870540 for info.

17 thursday lostalone @ ironworks 7:30pm. call 0871 77894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

19 saturday bags of rock @ ironworks 7:30pm. call 0871 77894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

19 saturday - 21monday cadbury easter egg trail @ brodie castle 11am 4pm. further details at www.nts.org.uk/events

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9 wednesday wildlife warriors @ the scottish dolphin centre spey bay’s kids club is back for easter. £2 per child. call 01343 820 339 for more information. nadfas fine art lecture on 'out of the blue: the story of blue in art' by alexandra drysdale 11am, sherwood suite at the eight acres hotel, elgin. visitors welcome.

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make your own sundials @ the falconer museum 1pm - 3pm, forres. free family friendly workshops, all children must be accompanied by an adult.

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25 friday music night 7:30pm - 11pm at clochan community centre. open mic. raffle & refreshments at interval. byob. admission ÂŁ2.50 proceeds to clochan c.c. renovations. any queries phone alan 01542 850493

26 saturday association of buchan crafters craft fair 10am - 4pm in cullen community centre. free entry with teas available. cullen methodist church coffee morning 10am 12pm in cullen town hall. elgin city band tribute concert for george simpson 7:30 pm, laichmoray hotel, elgin. entry ÂŁ5 / ÂŁ3 conc. brass band concert in memory and appreciation of the band's euphonium player george simpson who died last year. abbamania @ ironworks 7:30pm. call 0871 77894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

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For starters we chose the Paté and Minestrone Soup – these were a great way to start the meal, especially as the Soup consisted of the full and flavour-filled freshness of Mediterranean vegetables, and the Paté was cleverly aided by a whisky infusion and the tastiest of salsas.

The tapas we chose were very diverse, and included 3 choices from the standard tapas menu – Chicken and Ham Strips with Mozzarella, Braised Beef in Red Wine and Cannelloni Beans, Sauted Garlic and Rosemary Potatoes with Salsa, and a further 3 choices from the ‘special’ tapas list – Fresh Crab with Lemon and topped with Prawns, Parma Ham and Buffalo Mozzarella with Melon, and Smoked Scottish Salmon with Marie Rose Prawns. Once again we were astounded by the variety of taste explosions that were placed on the table. Karen believed the Smoked Salmon and Parma Ham dishes were ‘to-die-for’, while I could not over-praise the Chicken and Ham Strips or Braised Beef – both were ‘melt-in-your-mouth’ heaven.

In summary - deepest levels of pleasure for the food and wine coupled with the awesome atmosphere of care and attention that came from all the staff at La Caverna. Friendly faces regularly appeared to ensure that our evening would pass smoothly and that we would leave so happily. Our grateful thanks go to all the waiting staff for making the meal a memorable experience and one to heartly recommend without reservation to family and friends.

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The Barn Steakhouse & Grill Review Friday 28th February Walking into The Barn Steakhouse & Grill we couldn't help but be impressed by the superb dĂŠcor. Although modern and spacious it maintains a warm and cosy feel. They have a fabulous bar which is very well stocked with a vast selection of local beers, lager and cocktails as well as an impressive whisky collection and you can't help but be mesmerised by the funky lighting.

With a warm welcome we were shown to our table and talked through the brand new menu and specials. Complimentary canapes while we waited for our starters was a nice touch and perfect to get the taste buds going.

Our starter of Goats Cheese Bruschetta arrived shortly after and was not only a visual delight but a treat for the taste buds too.

The mains include all the steakhouse classics with a few slightly more exotic choices such as Wild Boar Burgers and Bison Ribeye.

I had one of the specials - the Spicy Chicken Tower Burger comprising 2 spicy coated chicken fillets, mexicana cheese, tomato, red onion and lettuce on a brioche bun, my wife had Southern Fried Chicken & half rack of BBQ Ribs and the kids chose the 4oz Burger & Chips. A generous portion of chunky chips and coleslaw accompanied both adult meals. Everything was perfectly cooked, succulent, juicy and delicious with the quality of ingredients evident.

Although completely sated we simply had to sample a dessert.

The ice cream choices included bubblegum ripple, choco mallow and banana, to mention a few and we decided to share a Rich Chocolate & Caramel Mousse with Pistachio ice cream. Again, faultless and left us fighting over the spoon.

The restaurant also has a light bite menu and a full roast menu on a Sunday and since it is conveniently located next to the Playbarn (a huge children’s indoor soft play centre) and a karting track it could be the perfect place to combine with a fun day out with the kids.

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For starters we chose the Haggis Spring Rolls with Sweet Chilli Dip and the Trio of Garlic Breads – these were a great way to start the meal, especially as the Haggis consisted of the highland spiciness of Scotland, and the Trio was cleverly topped with mouth-watering Bacon & Cheese and fresh-flavoured Tomato & Mozzarella.

The main courses were intelligently varied and offered the temptation of the great tastes only to be found in locally sourced produce, and in that regard we were certainly spoiled. All Ugie’s fish comes from Portsoy, all fruit & veg is sourced from Moray, and all their meat comes from a butcher in the town.

We chose Grilled Sea Bass and Chicken & Bacon Alfredo Pasta.

We were amazed by the subtleties of taste explosions that were placed on the table. Karen believed her Sea Bass was of supreme delicacy and just melted in her mouth, complemented with the freshest of vegetables and creamy potato. Meanwhile I could not applaud the Alfredo Pasta enough – truth is that I did not think I would eat all that was placed in front of me, but the richness and creaminess of the mushroom sauce left me with no option but to enjoy every morsel.

There was a comprehensive selection of wines on the Wine List, an outstanding selection for all tastes. Karen enjoyed a crisp and pleasing glass of the house white, and as I was driving I stuck with a softie.

Were we looked after at the Ugie? Three friendly faces regularly appeared to ensure that our evening would pass without problem or worry, and that we would leave most happily. Our grateful thanks go to all the waiting staff for making the meal a memorable experience and one to recommend to family and friends.

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BEDROOM PACK Any 6 Units – Select from: Mirrored Units/Drawered Units, Double/Single/Hanging Units

£2999 inc VAT and Installation

£5499 inc VAT and Installation

HEATING PACK

Ultra Package Everything you need for your new bathroom, giving you the widest choice of styles and colours with high quality products

BALTERLEY LIFETIME GAURANTEE

Combi Boiler 7 Radiators plus Pipework and Valves

£8999 inc VAT and Installation

Balterley Lifetime Manufacturer’s Guarantee Contact Harrison’s for full package info. Ts and Cs apply

ALL THIS FOR £20,000 –

5 YEAR PARTS AND LABOUR WARRANTY

Includes VAT and Fitting

NEEDO ELECTRIC PANEL HEATING The new generation controller – revolutionise the management of your heating

NEEDO PACK

SP OF ECIA FE L R

Special Offer: High quality heating system £4700 inc VAT and fitting. Full system swap

PLUMBING and HEATING Supplied and Fitted Only

£2195 inc VAT # -Ë. -7 ! ËÌÉyËVË +¤ÔËÌÉy LPG Boats and Caravans £85 LPG Catering Vans £120

Call us on 01343 551331 for more information on the latest in electric heating

SAVING YOU 25% ELECTRICITY ON YOUR CURRENT PANEL AND STORAGE HEATERS!

Select from one of the best 3 boilers on the market COMMERCIAL AND DOMESTIC Service Plans Available

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30kw 30kw

Manufacturer’s Lifetime Guarantee Available Ts and Cs apply

30kw 224523

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