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CLUBS & SOCIETIES AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Free, confidential help & support to the relatives & friends of problem drinkers. Local weekly groups in Buckie & Keith. www.hexnet.co.uk/alanon alanonuk@aol.com Tel: 020 7403 0888. RHYTHYM & RHYME GYM TOTS Wed 9.30am - 10.15am & 10.20am - 11.05am. Fun baby & toddler sessions. Movement, music, songs, soft play and healthy snack. Contact Wendy: 832133. BOHARM BOOTCAMP Mon and Thurs classes 7pm 8pm. Beginners’ class 7:30pm 8.30pm at Boharm Hall, Mulben. Classes £1.50. Contact Lorraine: 01582 860338. BUCKIE CRICKET CLUB Junior coaching on Wednesday evenings at Linzee Gordon Park, Buckie. Contact William G Flett: 832082. KEITH SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASS Every Thurs 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Royal British Legion Hall, Keith.

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BUCKIE ROVERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Training Mon & Wed at 7pm to 9pm excluding June. Contact Mr D G Roberts: 840861 CULLEN BOWLING AND TENNIS CLUB Provides a service to anyone who is interested in bowling & tennis. Bowls, tennis rackets, balls & shoes all available. Contact Sandra Douglas: 840118. FRISKIS AND SVETTIS (BUCKIE) Mon 6pm - 7pm in the Baptist Church Hall, Buckie. Originating in Sweden, aiming to get people healthy. Exercise to music. Open to all. Contact Joan Thain: 01542 832749 or 07970 118647. www.fsaberdeen.co.uk GRANGE BADMINTON CLUB Tues 7pm - 9.30pm at King Memorial Hall, Grange. Contact Chris Lancaster: 870622. GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND Nairn & Moray Branch are looking for new branch volunteers. If interested, please contact Anna Temple or Anna Roberts. Tel: 01309 694866. KEITH AND DISTRICT SILVER BAND Practice night on Sun 6.30pm to 8.30pm at Longmore Hall, Keith. Contact Wendy Jones: 887529. www.keithsilverband.org MACS MORAY AREA CANCER SUPPORT A support group for anyone of any age affected by cancer. If you are in need of support or know of someone who needs support, or you wish to be a volunteer please contact us on 07516219151 or e-mail info@ macsuk.org for more infomation KEITH COMMUNITY CENTRE BOWLING CLUB Tuesday & Thursday afternoons at Keith Community Centre. Contact Margaret Adam 887921 KEITH TANG SOO DO Classes: 5.30pm - 7pm at Royal British Legion. Contact Steve & Rosemary Reeve: 01542 886500.

FRISKIS AND SVETTIS (CULLEN) New basic class. Originating in Sweden and aiming to get people healthy. Fun and effective exercise to music for men and women of all ages. At the Hall Church, York Place. Wed 9.30 to 10.30 am. Fri 1.15 to 2.15 pm. Evening class to start in the new year. For more information, contact Gail: 07926836778. Visit: www.fsaberdeen.co.uk or on Facebook: Friskis&Svettis Aberdeen. CULLEN ART GROUP Friendly and supportive group meets every Tues 9am to 1pm at Cullen Community Centre. New members welcome. Coffee break at 11am. Contact Janet: janet.creese@btinternet.com Tel: 01542 849228. MORAY TRIBAL BELLY DANCE Fri 6.45pm - 8.15pm at St Rufus Hall, Keith. Weekly tribal belly dance classes for all levels. Contact Mel: 07791 863613. www.moraytribaldance.co.uk MULBEN SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING First & third Wed. 7.30pm to 9.30pm, Mulben Hall. All welcome. Contact Margaret Rhynas: 860208. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY (MORAY BANFF AND BADENOCH BRANCH) Meets second Wed of the month at 11am in the Sherwood Suite at the Eight Acres Hotel, Elgin. Monthly lectures on a variety of arts related subjects are delivered by experts from across the UK. New members always welcome. Contact Sarah Fennings-Mills: 01343 831002. www.nadfas-in-elgin.org.uk ROYAL BURGH OF CULLEN PENSIONERS CLUB 1st Tues each month 7pm. For the welfare of the elderly in Cullen. Contact Bunty Gardiner 840653.

Church Hall, Buckie. Provides sufferers & carers the opportunity to socialise. Contact Tara or Christine: 01309 675900 or 07871151198. ROTARY CLUB OF BUCKIE Mon 5.30pm for 6pm at Marine Hotel, Buckie. www.rotaryclubofbuckie.org.uk FRISKIS AND SVETTIS (KEITH AND FOCHABERS) Originating in Sweden, aiming to get people healthy. Exercise to music, open to all. Tues 10am Fochabers Institute; Wed 9.30am - 10.30am & Thurs 10am - 11am Longmore Hall, Keith. Contact: Mandy: 882641. www.fsaberdeen.co.uk WALKMORAY (NHS GRAMPIAN) Do YOU want to get more active? WalkMoray offers volunteer-led, short, weekly walks in various locations. For details, contact Debbie Barron, Health Walk Co-ordinator, on 01343 567172. 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: 01343 870562. chairman.wfasnb@virgin.net www.wfascotlandnorth.org.uk MORAY ARTS CLUB Bringing 'The Arts' to the people of Moray. Call Myra Gallicker (Art Convener) on 01343 541426 or email mjg.artist@hotmail.co.uk or visit www.morayartsclub.com for clubs & societies amendments, please phone:

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A Christmas Carol It was Charles Dickens who created the character Scrooge. Scrooge didn’t like Christmas. But Scrooge wasn’t just opposed to Christmas. He didn’t like anything. He lived to make money and he didn’t care who got hurt as long as it wasn’t him. We concentrate on Christmas with Scrooge because that was when he was given his second chance. His partner in business, Marley, who died seven years before, visits him on Christmas Eve, tied up in chains of ‘cashboxes, keys, padlocks, ledgers, deeds and heavy purses wrought in steel’. And Marley’s ghost tells Scrooge he is going to get a second chance. There will be a visit from 3 spirits over the next three nights, beginning at 1am that night. The first spirit appears – the Ghost of Christmas Past and takes Scrooge back to a Christmas scene from his own lonely childhood. Looking to the past helps to see what shaped us. But it doesn’t excuse present behaviour. The point is made over and over again that Scrooge forgot the blessings that

he had and just concentrated on the negatives. It is not what happens to us that counts – it is how we react to what happens. We have the choice between becoming better or bitter. Then the second spirit arrives – the Ghost of Christmas Present. This one takes Scrooge round what was happening in his present. It’s very easy to miss out on what is real in life if we concentrate on the wrong things. If we live for the things that we can see; if we live for what we can gain; if we believe that the one with the most toys at the end is the one who wins, then we lose out on so much. Then the Ghost of Christmas yet to come. This one showed him his own funeral. And it would be easy to assume that it was that that Dickens was trying to say: it matters what people say at your funeral. But that is not what he had in mind at all. It would be nice, I suppose, to have nice words said about you at your funeral. The ghost of Christmas yet to be doesn’t speak. And so Scrooge has no idea what he is being shown and he asks several times whether he is being shown what will take place, or what may take place. And that is the thing about the future for each of us: will it take place, or may it take place?

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 Rev. Hutton Steel on 01542 882559 / 01542 886390. Email: knnbrchurch@btconnect.com 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 Sunday Masses: Vigil Mass 9.30am and 6.30pm. Saturday 10am: confessions (on request). Tel: 01542 882352. Portessie Assembly Hall Ogilvie Street. Sunday 6:15pm: gospel meetings. Wednesdays 7:30pm: prayer and Bible study. Portessie Methodist Church Portessie, Buckie. Sundays 11am and 6pm (alternately here and at Buckie). Portknockie Church of Christ Sunday 11am: breaking of bread.

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We don’t rely on a voiceless spirit to tell us what the future does hold, or may hold. We rely on the Holy Spirit to tell us what the written Word of God says about altering our destiny. The Bible has some definites and some changeables. We’ll look at the definites first: Hebrews 9: 27; Revelation 20:1213. These are what will take place. It is our destiny to die. We will face judgment for what we have done. And there is a final doom for those whose names are not written in the book of life. It doesn’t matter how many turkeys you buy on Christmas morning, you cannot change this part of the future. What you can change is your destiny. These are the changeables: Romans 8:1. If we commit our lives to Jesus, everything changes! Scrooge got a second chance. There is no reason you cannot have a second chance. All you have to do is ask Jesus to set you free. Ask him to forgive you for the past, to guide you through the present and to take over your future, so that what may be will be for you.

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6pm: gospel service. Friday 7pm: prayer meeting and Bible study. Ladies fellowship (September - March) every second Monday 7pm. 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 a minister or an authorised local preacher. Contact Moira: 01542 833956 or Ann 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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3. POLICE MATTERS Since the last meeting there have been 55 recorded crimes:Dishonesty crimes, including several house thefts, continue and the police urge property owners to secure their property and report any suspicious activity. 10 road traffic offences were detected by patrolling officers. The Boombox event held in the Longmore Hall went better from a policing point of view. The Keith`s Still Listening event highlighted an increase in anti social driving behavior and this will be dealt with over the coming months. It was mentioned by a member that there are cars at the bottom of Duff Street parking on the hatching. Police will try to have a word with the offenders. There was speed monitoring carried out on Land Street between Turner Street and the War Memorial from Monday, 27 August through to Monday, 3rd September. To Turner Street the speed was an average of 22.8mph. To War Memorial it was an average of 23.5mph. It was suggested that the monitoring be done further up Land Street as cars are probably going faster up the middle of the street. Rumours of dog napping were brought up at the meeting. Sergeant Black said there were no incidents of this kind happening in Keith. Two new constables were introduced to members who have started at Keith Police station.

4. MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES The BMX track at Keith Grammar School was an addition to the building contract. It was agreed as KGS put in a request as they wished to enhance their PE curriculum. A range of young people will be able to enjoy it, including youngsters who are sometimes difficult to engage in activities. The grass cutting will be maintained by Moray Council. Keith Caravan Park: GC to speak to planning about the mess there is at the site and that the fence is delapitated - ACTION: GC will deal with matter Letter to be sent to Network Rail about the parking situation at Railway Station. – ACTION: GC will deal with matter

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JM has forwarded areas including Taylor Court, Taylor Road and Drum Road regarding the request for areas that would benefit from not wanting cold callers contacting them. Lady on Regent Street that complained about the tree – a branch has now struck her window. KDRA – no one has spoken to a representative yet about the bushes etc. Keith Caravan sign still up between Balloch Road and Dunnyduff Road – ACTION: GC will deal with matter

5. CORRESPONDENCE JM read out various items of correspondence including – Forest Enterprise Scotland has launched a consultation which has to be completed by 12th October which CL and JM are to do. ACTION – JM and CL will deal with matter CL told councillors that a number of roads had been upgraded around the Balloch Forest. Trialing of new bollards is taking place at the Balloch. These bollards are to try and keep people on machines out (quads etc). GC passed on his thanks on behalf of himself and Stewart Cree for KCC attending the Keith’s Still Listening event. He said that the event was a success and that it may well be held annually. He asked for feedback and what improvements could be made to the event. It has hopefully provided a platform to show the good that youngsters do in the town. Request that Community Wardens get sent the minutes from meetings. Roadshow to be held in Keith on 9th October in the Longmore Hall. This is a drop-in session. JM asked if members can attend the event on 27th November. This will be a workshop to discuss how Moray Council is going to cut £30 million over the next four years. There will be no boundary changes in Heldon CC or the unestablished Finderene CC which Rafford is currently a part of. Keith and District Heritage group has published a book entitled, “Victorian Scenes” by William Robb, Solicitor of Keith. A couple of members will be attending this event in the library on 5th October. Vento Ludens (windfarm) wish to attend a meeting about community funding.

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6. COMMUNITY COUNCILLORS UPDATE A. MRS JANE MARTIN – PLANNING AND LICENSING: No objections to various planning applications. B. MR CHARLES LAWSON – ROADS AND RIGHTS OF WAY: No incidents to report. Charlie and Sadie are to liaise with one another and Sadie will contact persons concerned to deal with matters that Charlie has arising. C. MRS MARGUERITE CRUICKSHANK – SIGNS AND STREET FURNITURE: The subject of poor signage was discussed by members. Signs were going to be replaced, but which ones do you take down and which do you leave? Shoppers have said that they have stumbled on Mid Street, accidentally, not knowing it was there. Some shop keepers have expressed that they are concerned that there is not adequate signage. Something to take people`s eye is needed. Members agreed it would be worthwhile arranging a meeting for traders to attend and put across ideas and suggestions they have for better signage pointing towards the shopping area in Keith. An extraordinary meeting is to be held in the Community Centre on 26th November at 7pm. Esther to put an article in the Banffshire Herald. MC will make leaflets inviting shop keepers to attend. Monies from CARS to fund signage may be available. ACTION: JM will deal with matter D. MR IAN CATTANACH – ENVIRONMENT Toilet seat missing from Gents - been for a month. Tree opposite Gleeson’s store still needs attending to. ACTION – GC will email Ken Kennedy It’s been reported, to a member, that the bus shelter is a disgrace. It needs to be cleaned on a regular basis. Visitors have reported that the smell was disgusting. This does not paint a good picture to visitors who travel by bus. ACTION – GC will deal with the matter Garden in Den reported as being in a terrible mess. Private properties that are untidy can be reported to the Enviromental Health.

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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 Cullen Pharmacy............................................01542 840220 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 882222 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 Dial ‘M’ For Moray Buses ..............................01343 562533 National Rail Enquiries ..................................08457 484950

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the Barnardos shop in Elgin is becoming something of a fixture in the calendar in the autumn for ‘Make a Difference Day’, which encourages volunteering the length and breadth of the country. While i take on the role of an assistant in a charity shop for a short time, to highlight the importance of volunteering, i am very conscious of the efforts that are made by many volunteers, old and young, throughout the year in support of charities and other organisations. Whether that is fundraising, giving support and advice, getting involved in community projects or travelling abroad to help those suffering in other parts of the world, it is a great commitment that people make with no expectation of reward other than the personal satisfaction that making a difference can give.

our Food & Drink industry in Moray is very healthy, with firms expanding and providing more work in the local economy. the enthusiasm of those involved is fantastic and the food tastes great!

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NOVEMBER 26 monday - 28 wednesday library book sale 12noon - 8pm. elgin library. 01343 562600. elgin.library@moray.gov.uk

26 monday - 2 december johnston’s of elgin mill sale for more information, please call the elgin visitor centre: 01343 554099.

26 monday - 22 december christmas magic @ the falconer museum, forres exhibition of toys from christmas past. 01309 673701.

27 tuesday street football @ newmill primary school, buckie 7pm - 9pm. further info from moray council’s football development officer: 01343 556315. moray council spending priorities community workshop (keith area) 7pm - 9pm. longmore hall, keith. booking essential. 01343 563996.

28 wednesday - 30 friday lads present “calendar girls� 7.30pm. holy trinity church hall, elgin. book early. 01343 843261. info@ladselgin.co.uk www.ladselgin.co.uk

29 thursday agm inchberry & district community association 7pm. inchberry hall. all local residents welcome. free cheese, wine & chat afterwards.

30 friday “representations of st andrew� (moray society lecture series) 7.30pm - 9.30pm. elgin museum hall. 01343 543675. curator@elginmuseum.org.uk moray rock garden club 7.30pm. new elgin hall annexe. new members required for exciting SpotLight on Buckie and District

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DECEM DECEMBER BER EVENTS ....................... Craft Fair in aid of Alzheimer Scotland Saturday 1st .......................Craft Cinema Nairn: Monday 3rd .................................................................. ..................................................................Cinema “Miracle on 34th St� 2pm Saturday 15th ................................................................ Music Nairn: The Burns Ensemble 7.30pm W ednesday 19th ........................................ Y ellow Dog Drama Show Wednesday Yellow Saturday 22nd ............................................ Christmas Carol Concert ............................................Christmas The Board of Directors and staff would like to thank you for your support throughout the year year,, and wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Y ear. Year. For further details, ttelephone elephone 01667 453476, e-mail info@nairncc.co.uk or check out our website at www .nairncommunitycentre.co.uk www.nairncommunitycentre.co.uk

DECEMBER 1 saturday craft fair in aid of alzheimer scotland nairn community & arts centre. 01667 453476. info@nairncc.co.uk children’s story telling @ baxters every weekend in december until christmas. food tastings and face painting. free. breakfast with santa @ baxters every weekend in december until christmas & christmas eve. includes

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a gift from santa. £9.99. to book, call 01343 820666. christmas fair & coffee morning 9.30am - 12noon. portessie public hall, chancellor road. £1.50 entry. if you want a table, contact alison: 01542 836095. christmas coffee morning (cats protection league, moray branch) 9.30am - 12.30pm. all saints hall, west church street, buckie. “santa in the bin” 1pm. forestry commission scotland (moray & aberdeenshire): 01466 794161. fayre (keith christmas lights committee) 1.30pm 4pm. longmore hall, keith. stalls, teas, and music. contact susan hutcheon: 07811801961. christmas lanterns @ the falconer museum, forres 2.30pm - 4.30pm. free family drop-in. 01309 673701. lhanbryde community challenge quiz night 7pm for 7.30pm, lhanbryde community centre. £2 per person with teams of four. byob and nibbles. lads present “calendar girls” 7.30pm. holy trinity church hall, elgin. 01343 843261. info@ladselgin.co.uk www.ladselgin.co.uk jason porter as michael buble @ eight acres hotel 8pm. 01343 543 077. eightacres@crerarhotels.com bisongrass & the cundees @ flanagans bar, elgin. 8pm. a night of punk & sludge metal. www.facebook.com/thesyndicate2008 the loft christmas party east grange farm, kinloss. book now. 01343 850111. theloft@eastgrange.co.uk

1 saturday - 9 sunday christmas exhibition and sale (speyside artisans) 10am - 4pm. glenfiddich distillery’s gallery, dufftown. 01542 886311.

1 saturday - 22 saturday moray camera club annual christmas exhibition elgin library. santaland at castle stuart inverness. 07814 476901. grace@castlestuart.com www.castlestuart.com

clic sargent christmas carol concert 2.30pm. elgin town hall. 01463 713080. peter.logie@clicsargent.org.uk

3 monday cinema nairn presents “miracle on 34th street” (u) 2pm. nairn community & arts centre. senior special christmas film with tea & bakes. 01667 453476.

4 tuesday street football @ rothiemay primary school, huntly 7pm - 9pm. further info from moray council’s football development officer: 01343 556315.

5 wednesday nadfas fine art lecture: “three wise men, gold, frankincense & myrrh: the traditions of the magi” 11am. eight acres hotel, elgin. visitors welcome. alasdair fraser and natalie haas 7.30pm. universal hall, findhorn. 01309 690311. www.findhorn.org elgin city centre christmas special

7 friday elgin wildlife watch @ earthtime’s base: west lodge, cooper park, elgin 3.30pm - 5pm. booking essential. deborah 07776 374557. loveearthtime@yahoo.com portessie primary school christmas fair 6pm. in the school hall. sigma (moray’s astronomy club): christmas quiz 7pm. birnie village hall www.sigma-astro.co.uk

8 saturday christmas coffee morning @ elgin 10am - 12noon. holy trinity church hall. crafts, raffle, jewellery, home produce, collectables etc. adults £2. children 50p. “handmade in scotland” christmas craft fair 10am 2pm. lossiemouth high school. free. find us on facebook. sales@islaandesme.com portknockie community association’s portknockie christmas fair 10am. mcboyle hall, seafield terrace. craft stalls, food, drinks & father christmas’ grotto. matinee @ portessie public hall doors open 2pm. new release on dvd from disney’s pixar: a mystical tale from the highlands of scotland. donations only. “a christmas carol” - magic lantern show @ the falconer museum, forres 4.30pm. free, family friendly, festive fun. book your seats: 01309 673701. chris ramsey - feeling lucky @ ironworks 7pm. 0871 7894173. www.ironworksvenue.com dreich house (music) 4pm, universal hall, findhorn. 01309 690311. www.findhorn.org the loft christmas party the loft, east grange farm, kinloss. 01343 850111. theloft@eastgrange.co.uk dickensian christmas @ baxters capture a flavour of

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2 sunday festive high tea @ baxters every sunday to 23rd december. more info & to book, call 01343 820666. moray 5k winter challenge 11am. cooper park, elgin. www.morayroadrunners.com page 14 - December 2012

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christmas past with festive food tastings and theatrical performances. free. lofty pots @ the loft 10am. east grange farm, kinloss. christmas pottery painting. 01343 850111.

8 saturday - 9 sunday

falconer museum, forres 4.30pm. free, family friendly, festive fun. book your seats: 01309 673701. music nairn presents the burns ensemble: ‘christmas in european castles’ 7.30pm. nairn community & arts centre. 01667 453476.

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keith & dufftown railway: santa special www.keith-dufftown-railway.co.uk

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18 tuesday street football @ rothiemay primary school, huntly 7pm - 9pm. further info from moray council’s football development officer: 01343 556315.

Featuring Cluny Primary School Choir

Sunday, 9th December 2012 7.30pm Buckie Community High School Highfield Hall Buckie

19 wednesday moray coast u3a (aimed at those who have reached at least semi-retirement) 2.30pm. mcboyle hall, portknockie. guest speaker: alex green. all welcome. yellow dog drama show nairn community & arts centre. 01667 453476. info@nairncc.co.uk www.nairncommunitycentre.co.uk

21 friday winter solstice celebration, west lodge, cooper park, elgin 4pm - 6pm. deborah: 07776 374557. loveearthtime@yahoo.com

9 sunday christmas tree lights switch-on 4pm. keith north church, mid street. carols and hot chocolate. in aid of sunshine developmental playgroup. buckie choral union’s christmas carol concert 7.30pm. buckie community high school, highfield hall. £8 for adults and £5 for children.

21 friday - 22 saturday the loft christmas party the loft, east grange farm, kinloss. 01343 850111. theloft@eastgrange.co.uk

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street football @ rothiemay primary school, huntly 7pm - 9pm. further info from moray council’s football development officer: 01343 556315.

carols @ elgin cathedral (in partnership with elgin bid christmas market) 5.30pm. www.elginbid.co.uk christmas carol concert nairn community & arts centre. 01667 453476. info@nairncc.co.uk www.nairncommunitycentre.co.uk

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riding for disabled (rda) christmas party @ inchberry 10am - 2pm. inchberry hall. portessie primary school christmas show 6.30pm. portessie public hall. tickets £1 at the door. “bulbs of asia minor” (highland rock garden club) 7.30pm. nairn community centre. john owen: 01320 366246.

13 thursday portessie primary school christmas show 2pm. portessie public hall. tickets £1 at the door. christmas tombola doors open 6.45pm. starts at 6.30pm. portessie public hall. entrance £1. bring your own cup.

keith & dufftown railway: santa special www.keith-dufftown-railway.co.uk

23 sunday christingle service @ inchberry hall 6.30pm. free entry. donations for kirk accepted. 01340 831381. kear@rotheshall.freeserve.co.uk

24 monday matinee @ portessie public hall doors open 2pm. new release on dvd from blue sky studios: 4th story of animals surviving the ice age. donations only.

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Sunda Sunday y 30th December 11am - 1pm

winter festive craft fair @ fochabers institution hall 10.30am - 4.30pm. free entry. tea, coffee and festive homebakes available. “a christmas carol” - magic lantern show @ the SpotLight on Buckie and District

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christmas service 6pm. church of scotland, portknockie. all welcome.

Where’s Santa?

30 sunday lofty arts @ the loft 11am. east grange farm, kinloss. making hairslides, pom-pom monsters & winter mobiles. 01343 850111.

31 monday hogmanay ceilidh @ the loft 8pm to late. east grange farm, kinloss. stovies and fireworks. booking essential. 01343 850111. torridon hogmanay party @ ironworks 9pm. 0871 7894173. www.ironworksvenue.com

Hogmanay Ceilidh at The Loft 8pm to late Booking Stovies and fireworks essential Adults £15 Children £10 (under 16s) East Grange Farm, Kinloss IV36 2UD Tel: 01343 850111

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Santa’s Grotto At Baxters Highland Village 11am - 4pm. £5 includes a gift. tel: 01343 820666

Breakfast With Santa At

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Fochabers. Delight kids with the chance to enjoy breakfast with Santa himself. £9.99, pre-booking required. tel: 01343 820666

Reindeer Day at Brodie Countryfare on Sunday 23rd December. Visit Santa in his grotto 11am-2pm. Meet Santa’s reindeer in their pen 1pm-3.30pm. Wave Santa off on his farewell parade 3.30pm. Enjoy our special winter bbq. Children’s teacups ride. Dr Gray’s Wave Radio and much, much more. Shop for last minute food, gift ideas, toys and stocking fillers. tel: 01309 641555. www.brodiecountryfare.com

Santaland at Castle Stuart. Available everyday from Saturday 1st Dec to Sat 22nd Dec. Choose and book your time for private parties (min. 10 people in the group / 1 hour exclusively in the entire castle). The castle will not be open to the public. Hot dogs, hot chocolate, ice cream and cookies, crafts with Mrs Claus, and a wee gift with Santa in the drawing room. Child £10 pp. adult £10 pp. babies under 6 months free. To book your date and time, contact: Twinkletoes, Head Elf: 07814 476901 or email twinkletoes@castlestuart.com visit www.castlestuart.com

Santa’s Grotto at Christies - Every Sat & Sun, 12pm 3pm. All children primary school and under will receive a free gift. Donations gratefully received and all monies collected will be sent to Childrens’ Hospice Association Scotland. tel: 01343 820 362

Santa’s Grotto at Holm Mills Shopping Village in inverness. £4 per child includes toy. 1st Dec 11am-4pm, 2nd Dec 12noon-4pm, 8th Dec 11am-4pm, 9th Dec 12noon-4pm, 15th Dec 11am-4pm, 16th Dec 12noon-4pm, 22nd Dec 11am-4pm, 23rd Dec 12noon-4pm and 24th Dec 12noon-4pm. Breakfast with Santa is £7 and includes a three item breakfast with juice & a toy. 9am-12noon on the 22nd and 24th Dec. 10am on the 23rd. booking is essential.

Santa's Grotto at Howdens Garden Centre at Stoneyfield, Inverness. Opening hours: Sat and Sun 11am1.30pm and 2pm-4pm. £5 per child includes a gift from Santa. tel: 01463 711134.

Santa’s Grotto at Mackenzie & Cruickshank every Sat and Sun in Dec up to Christmas 1pm-3.30pm. £5 entry (including toy and photo and donation to Forres Christmas lights). 1 West Road, Forres, IV36 2GW. t: 01309 696940.

Santa is at Simpsons Garden Centre in

Inverness on Dec 1-2, 8-9, 15-16 and 22-24. £7. Gift from Santa and ten minutes. tel: 01463 250200.

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Leisure Courses starting in January 2013 Leisure Course Archery For Beginners Art: Learning Various Techniques

Day Tues Tues Tues Thur Cake Decorating/Sugarcraft Mon Tues Wed Circuit Training Mon Comic Strip Design Mon Crochet Wed Dance For Health And Well Being Thur Drawing & Painting (Beginners) Fri Drawing & Painting (Intermediate) Tues Flower Arranging For Fun Wed German For Beginners Wed Indian Cookery (Recipes Group A) Mon Indian Cookery (Recipes Group B) Tues Indian Cookery Wed Interior Design, An Introduction Tues Wed Italian For Beginners Tues Music Appreciation - Listening For Pleasure Thur Pattern Cutting For Beginners (Level 3) Wed Photography - Using A Digital Camera Wed Tues Thur Thur Wed Pilates Level 1 Tues Pilates Level 2 Tues Pilates Level 1 Mon Pilates Level 2 Mon Sewing - Absolute Beginners Dressmaking (Level 1) Tues Sewing - Intermediate Dressmaking (Level 2) Mon Spanish For Beginners (Daytime Class) Fri Spanish Beginners Thur Spanish Intermediate Tues Spinning - Using a Drop Spindle Tues Stained Glass, An Introduction Tues Yoga Mon

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Time Duration Venue 7pm - 9pm 6 weeks Moray College 7pm - 9pm 10 weeks Moray College 2pm - 4pm 10 weeks Buckie Learning Centre 2pm - 4pm 10 weeks The Loft, Keith 7pm - 9pm 8 weeks Speyside High School 7pm - 9pm 8 weeks Keith Grammar School 7pm - 9pm 8 weeks Moray College 5.30pm - 6.30pm 8 weeks Moray College 7pm - 8.30pm 12 weeks Moray College 7pm - 9pm 6 weeks Forres Learning Centre 7.45pm - 8.45pm 10 weeks Moray College 10am - 12noon 10 weeks Nairn Learning Centre 10am - 12noon 10 weeks Nairn Learning Centre 7pm - 9pm 6 weeks Moray College 7.30pm - 9pm 12 weeks Moray College 7pm - 9pm 8 weeks Moray College 7pm - 9pm 8 weeks Moray College 7pm - 9pm 8 weeks Lossiemouth Community Centre 6.30pm - 8.30pm 6 weeks Moray College 6.30pm - 8.30pm 6 weeks Forres Learning Centre 7pm - 8.30pm 12 weeks Moray College 7pm - 9pm 8 weeks Moray College 6pm - 9pm 10 weeks Moray College 1pm - 3pm 10 weeks Forres Learning Centre 6.30pm - 8.30pm 8 weeks Keith Learning Centre 2pm - 4pm 8 weeks Keith Learning Centre 9.30am - 11.30am 8 weeks Buckie Learning Centre 9.30am - 11.30am 10 weeks Nairn Learning Centre 6.30pm - 7.30pm 10 weeks Speyside Sports & Community Centre 7.45pm - 8.45pm 10 weeks Speyside Sports & Community Centre 7pm - 8pm 10 weeks Moray College 5.30pm - 6.30pm 10 weeks Moray College 6pm - 9pm 7 weeks Moray College 6pm - 9pm 7 weeks Moray College 10am - 11.30am 12 weeks Moray College 6.30pm - 8pm 8 weeks Moray College 6.30pm - 8pm 8 weeks Moray College 7pm - 9pm 6 weeks Nairn Learning Centre 6pm - 8pm 10 weeks Moray College 7pm - 8.30pm 10 weeks Moray College

To book a place telephone 01343 576000, email mc.registry.moray@uhi.ac.uk or download a Booking Form from www.moray.uhi.ac.uk/Booking_form.pdf Leisure courses do not qualify for ILA Funding or Remission of Fees. Material costs are not included in the price. Board of Management of Moray College is a Registered Scottish Charity, No. SC021205

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With its guaranteed sun, excellent hotels, golden beaches, fantastic shopping and only seven hours flying time direct from Glasgow, Dubai has become one of the most popular, all year round, holiday destinations. With dwindling oil reserves, the United Arab Emirate set out to replace its oil incomes with revenue from tourism, and it appears to have succeeded.

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The oldest part of the City is centred around the Dubai Creek with its many souks and mosques, or you can take a visit to the Dubai Museum which is housed in Al Fahidi Fort. Built in 1787, it is the oldest existing building in Dubai. Dubai’s fascinating museum shows the history and development of Dubai to the present day. With approximately 68 shopping malls, Dubai is a shoppers paradise. The two biggest being the Dubai Mall and the Mall of the Emirates, which offers everything from high street and designer brands to ice rinks and cinemas, along with every type of cuisine imaginable and even the world’s largest suspended aquarium can be found in the Dubai Mall. Dubai has something to offer everyone in the family, including skiing in the desert at the fabulous Ski Dubai indoor arena. Kids will love Wild Wadi and Aqua adventures water parks. For the more adventurous, why not try the 4x4 desert safari or take the elevator to the observation deck on the 124th floor of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, where you will have a spectacular 360 degree view of the city, desert and ocean from 830 metres above. To enjoy the best beachfront facilities, beach lovers opt to stay in one of the many luxurious hotels on Jumeirah Beach, the most iconic hotel being the Burj Al Arab, the world’s only 7 star hotel. Dubai offers such a vast range of hotels choices and experiences, it would make an ideal destination for a two centre holiday, combining both beach and city life and direct flights from Scotland make it very easy to get to.

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Chef’s Confidential Smoked haddock & pea risotto, poached egg & lemon oil Currently on our lunch menu, great lunch or supper dish, simply get the best smoked haddock you can, free range eggs, good quality rapeseed oil - the rest is easy! Serves 4

Ingredients 50g butter 4 tbsp oil 2 x large smoked haddock fillets, boned and cut into chunks 4 x large free range eggs 1 onion, finely diced 2 tbsp garlic butter 2 x cloves garlic, finely diced 400g carnaroli risotto rice 1 litre chicken stock 1 tbsp creme fraiche or mascarpone 2 tbsp grated parmesan and parmesan shavings to garnish 75g frozen peas Lemon rapeseed oil to garnish

Method For the risotto: 1. Melt the butter with oil. Add onion and garlic. Cook for 5-7 minutes without browning. Add rice and stir well. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring all the time. Gradually, add hot chicken stock, 250ml at a time. This should take around 12-17 minutes to cook. Set aside until needed. 2. Using a large saucepan, melt the garlic butter and add haddock. Cook for 2-3 minutes and add peas. Stir well and add risotto to the pan. Mix well and season with salt and pepper, if required. Stir in parmesan and creme fraiche. Divide risotto between four bowls. Top with soft poached egg. Garnish with parmesan shavings, lemon oil and fresh barley. Enjoy!

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ednesday 5th December A special Yuletide Late Night Shopping Event takes place on Wednesday 5th December from 5pm – 8pm across South Street, Commerce Street, Batchen Street and Thunderton Place. This special event will see many independent, specialist businesses opening up their doors for one night only. Shoppers can find a range of unique gifts, crafts and foods with many offering one night only special offers and discounts. Shop in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and enjoy free refreshments and nibbles. Keep warm with hot refreshments and snacks from Miriam’s Tea Room and why not finish the night with a mouth -watering well deserved meal and take advantage of the money off discounts from the Akash Indian or Lido French Restaurant.

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Junners (Toymaster), Lido (French Cuisine), Akash (Indian), McCalls, Linda’s Wools, Carlton Leisure (Bingo). Start to Knit (Commerce Street), Elgin Gallery and Coffee Shop (Thunderton Place). Why not make your Christmas Shopping a guaranteed enjoyable experience and come along to the special late night evening in Elgin and also take advantage of the reduced City Centre parking charges.

Saturday 15th December - Last Minute Christmas Market A visit to Elgin is a must for last minute Christmas gifts. Come along to the street market and visit the range of top quality shops for special gifts, crafts, food and drink. Santa will also be there in a very unusual ‘Grotto’ ‘not to be missed. To make the day extra Christmassy why not stop a while and listen to the carol singers. FOR A TRULY UNIQUE AND SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EXPERIENCE THIS YEAR A VISIT TO ELGIN IS A MUST. For ongoing developments please go to www.elginbid.co.uk or www.facebook.com/elginbid

Elgin City Centre Christmas Specials Yuletide Late Night Shopping Event Wednesday 5th December For that special Christmas treat, visit your local independent businesses in South Street, Batchen Street, Thunderton Place & Commerce Street, offering a wide range of unique & unusual gifts, crafts, food & drink. Opening late until 8.00pm with special offers, nibbles, mulled wine and great deals on food and drink come along and join in the festive fun.

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Better Motoring this Winter

Winter is the season requiring most care and preparation if you're to stay safe and avoid a breakdown. Here's general advice from the AA for safe and trouble-free driving through the Winter. Battery and electrics Lights, heaters and wipers put high demands on the car battery. If your driving is mainly dark rush-hour trips, the battery will give out eventually. Turn the heater fan down and switch the heated rear window off once windows are clear. Turn off lights, rear screen heater and wipers before trying to start the engine. Use the starter in short five-second bursts if the engine doesn't start quickly, leaving thirty seconds between attempts to allow the battery to recover. Antifreeze A continuous squealing noise as soon as the engine is started is a sign the water pump is frozen - it's the fan belt slipping on the pulley. Stop the engine immediately and allow it to thaw out. This may take several days unless the car can be moved to a heated garage. If the car begins to overheat a few miles from home it's likely that the radiator has frozen. Stop straight away to avoid serious damage and allow the radiator to thaw. You need a 50-50 mix of antifreeze and water in the cooling system for winter. This gives maximum protection down to -34° centigrade, and without it, severe engine damage can occur. Vision If your vision is obscured through dirt or snow you could face a hefty fine. Clear snow from the roof as well as from windows as this can fall onto the windscreen obscuring your view. Dazzle from a low winter sun can be a particular problem. Improve vision by making sure that the windscreen is clean both inside and out. Check windscreen wipers and replace if necessary. Make sure that wipers are switched off in the park position when leaving the car, when there's risk of freezing. Top up Windscreen washer fluid and treat with a suitable additive to reduce the chance of freezing.

Tyres The AA recommends at least 3mm of tread for winter motoring, and certainly no less than 2mm. Consider changing to winter or all season tyres – these have a higher silica content in the tread which prevents it hardening at lower temperatures, and therefore gives better grip in cold wet conditions. Before you go Get up at least 10 minutes early to give you time to prepare the car. Clear all windows using a scraper and de-icer. Use a cigarette lighter to warm a key for a frozen lock. Don't breathe on the lock, as the moisture will condense and freeze. Plan routes to favour major roads that are more likely to have been gritted. Put safety before punctuality when the bad weather closes in. Allow extra time for winter journeys. Driving in snow and ice Gentle manoeuvres are the key to safe driving - stopping distances are 10 times longer in ice and snow. Pull away in second gear, easing your foot off the clutch gently to avoid wheel-spin. Up hill - avoid having to stop part way up by waiting until it is clear of other cars or by leaving plenty of room to the car in front. Keep a constant speed, avoid having to change down on the hill. Down hill - reduce your speed before the hill, use a low gear and try to avoid using the brakes. Leave as much room as possible between you and the car in front. Apply brakes gently. Release the brakes and de-clutch if the car skids. Automatic transmission - in slippery, snowy conditions it's best to select '2', which limits the gear changes and also makes you less reliant on the brakes. If you get stuck, straighten the steering and clear the snow from the wheels. Put a sack or old rug in front of the driving wheels to give the tyres some grip.

Visibility Make sure that all bulbs are working and that lenses are clean. When roads are really mucky you might need to clean lights before every journey. Keep the number plates clean, too. Clear snow and ice from the lights - front and back. You must use headlights when visibility is seriously reduced.

Have a Merry Christmas a Happy New Year and remember DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE

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