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

Wed, Pre-competition class: P4 above 4pm - 5.30pm at Eight Acres, Elgin. Teaches "All Star" cheerleading to increase confidence & build friendships.

BANFFSHIRE FIELD CLUB 2nd Sat of month, St Rufus Church Hall, Turner Street, Keith.

Explore natural, cultural & social heritage of the historic county of Banffshire. Call Dr Alistair Mason on 01261 812941 or email at bfc.1880@gmail.com www.banffshirefieldclub.org.uk BUCKIE & DISTRICT CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Last Wed of month, 7pm, Burnside Court, Buckie at Aims

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to provide emotional & practical support to those involved with cancer. Call Margaret Smith (Chairperson) on 01542 832329 BUCKIE AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB Classes spanning all levels & coaching available. Ages 5-16 years. Call David Eckersley on 01542 832078 BUCKIE & DISTRICT PIPE BAND Thurs, 6.30pm - 9pm, the Royal British Legion Hall, Buckie.

Learners & experienced players most welcome. www.buckiepipeband.co.uk BUCKIE ARCHERS If you are over 21 & interested in forming an archery club based in Buckie. We have 2 targets, 2 recurve & 1 field bow for trial. For Information email buckiearchers@yahoo.co.uk BUCKIE LADIES FC Mon & Fri, 6pm - 7.30pm, Buckie Astro. Open training sessions (£2 per player). Any age: born before 31st Dec 2002. All welcome. Call Stuart Plant on 07951 319970 or email at buckieladies@hotmail.com BUCKIE RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB Sat, 10am - 12pm, Linzee Gordon Park, Buckie for training.

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

Also provides funded pre-school places. Call 07771 360880

along for a blether & a cuppa. All welcome. Call 01343 870418 keithanddistrictpsg@gmail.com

CULLEN ART GROUP Tues, 9am - 1pm, Cullen Community Centre. Friendly & supportive group. New members welcome. £13.50 per month.

Coffee break at 11am. Call Janet Creese on 01542 840228 janet.creese38@gmail.com Cullen Youth Café Thurs (Sept - June), 7pm -9pm.

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FINDOCHTY B.A.L.L. GROUP Wed, 2pm - 4pm, The Church of Scotland Hall. £2.50 per week, (incl tea/biscuits). Call Margret on 01542 839994 FINDOCHTY BOWLING CLUB Open from May to September.

Call 01542 833779 FOCHABERS WRVS LUNCH CLUB Thurs, 12pm - 1pm, Bellie Church Hall, Fochabers. Freshly cooked 2 course lunch for £4. All welcome. Volunteer drivers wanted 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 832143/01542 836414

BUCKIE VICTORIA BOWLING CLUB Mid-Apr - Oct. West Church Street, Buckie. Call Bruce Roy (Sec) on 01542 832521

FRISKIS & SVETTIS (BUCKIE) Mon, 6pm-7pm, Baptist Church Hall, Buckie. Originating in Sweden, aiming to get people healthy. Exercise to music, open to all. Cal Joan Thain on 01542 832749 or 07970 118647 www.fsaberdeen.co.uk

BUILDING BLOCKS NURSERY Open all year, including school holidays, 8am - 6pm. 37 St Peters Terrace, Buckie. Spaces available for cildren (2-5 years).

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KEITH & DISTRICT SILVER BAND Sun, 6.30pm - 8.30pm, Longmore Hall, Keith. Practice night, Call Wendy Jones on 887529. www.keithsilverband.org MS EXTRA 1st Wed of month, 10am, Boogie Woogie, Fife-Keith Square. A social & support group for extraordinary people who just happen to have Multiple Sclerosis. Call Susan Shand on 07823 322268 ROYAL BURGH OF CULLEN PENSIONERS CLUB 1st Mon of month (Oct - April), 7pm, Hall Church, York Place Annual subscription £3; social evening levy £1.50 - please bring a cup. Call Bunty Gardiner (Secretary) on 01542 840653 SPEY RUNNERS Thurs, 6.20pm for running at 6.30pm, Milne's High School, Fochabers. A small & friendly club. All levels catered for. Also meet on Tues nights for efforts sessions at the Pavillion, East Street, Fochabers.

WALKMORAY BUCKIE Wed, 6.30pm, Buckie Leisure Centre. All welcome. www.walkjogrunmoray.org.uk ‘FIT FUN’ FOR TOTS Fri, 10.15am - 11.15am, Portessie Public Hall. Active games class for 2-3 year olds.

For details call Kerry Main on 01542 831165 or email kerrymain@hotmail.co.uk

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A kind word, a pint of milk or a cup of tea shared can brighten anybody’s day and we can actually do this at any time of the year.

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Pastoral Le er & Church Meetings Well, here we are, December again.

When I was a boy growing up in Portgordon, I was fascinated as I sat and listened to two old retired fishermen who passed their time retelling old stories, usually exaggerated beyond recognition.

But one of the pieces of advice they gave me was this, “Laddie, enjoy your life as you grow up, because the older you get, the faster time goes by.”

As I pondered this, I remember thinking that that was impossible; 24 hours was 24 hours, no matter how old you were.

Now that I am getting to be nearly as old as they were, I fully understand what they meant.

Time does seem to go quicker as we get older.

Before we know it, we are no longer in the Spring of life, but in the Autumn or even the Winter of our lives.

The Bible puts it this way in Isaiah 40:6-8, “All flesh is grass, and all its beauty is like the flower of the field.

The grass withers, the flower fades when the breath of the Lord blows on it; surely the people are grass.

The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.”

Nobody has been able to stop the march of time, though many have tried, especially in the realm of the beauty industry, and many have gone to extremes with plastic surgery and injecting all sorts of things into their bodies.

But the truth is, time ticks on, no matter what we do.

The Gospel states that while our lifespan on this earth is very short, there is an eternity to step into.

This is both good news and bad news.

It is good news to those who have given their lives to God, having turned from their old ways and asked the Lord Jesus Christ to enter their hearts and forgive them, giving them new life in Him. The promise is that we will spend eternity with Him in glory.

But the bad news is for those who will reject Him or ignore Him, that they will spend eternity without Him. Philippians 2:9-10 says, “ Therefore God has highly exalted Him (Jesus) and bestowed on Him the name that

Holy Trinity Scottish Episcopal Church Seafield Avenue, Keith.

Sunday, Family Eucharist at 11:30am & Wednesday Morning Prayer at 9:30am. Last Thursday of each month a Service of Prayer & Reflection at 7pm. Tel: 01542 882782.

Keith, Church of Scotland - North, Newmill, Boharm & Rothiemay.

North Church: Sundays 11am. Boharm Church: Mulben Village Hall.

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.

St Rufus Church: Sundays 10.15am. Botriphnie Church: Alternate Sundays 11.45am. Grange Church: Alternate Sundays 11.45am.

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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is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

We will all stand before God to answer to Him for the things we have done, and just like the march of time is inevitable, so will that day be.

My heartfelt desire for each of you is that you accept His offer of eternity with Him. His love for us was displayed in the death and resurrection of His son, the Lord Jesus Christ, for me and for you.

Although Christmas isn’t a particularly pleasant time for everybody, I pray that it will be for you.

God bless you.

Pastor John Coppard Riverside Church, Buckie.

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 7pm.

Wednesdays 8am: 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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We’re on the countdown to Christmas and I’m looking forward to being back home for the festive rush and to support local businesses and services in the run-up to the big day. There is something special about Christmas in Moray with the scenery like something out of a festive story book, the bonus of excellent food and drink and the warmth of hospitality.

I’ve been encouraged by the cross-party efforts ongoing to address the ridiculous delivery charges we are faced with in Moray. It was a key point I made in my maiden speech in the House of Commons and something I hope we can see action on. The charges faced by local people are simply wrong, and while this is an issue all year round, it is particularly acute at this time of the year.

I must also make special mention of the efforts by local school children with their designs for my annual Christmas Card competition. The standard of entries was very high, and better than anything I could have come up with when I was at school!

Can I also take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy and peaceful Christmas when it comes.

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Christmas is fast approaching and if you’re anything like me, you’ll not have gotten very far with the shopping.

Whilst I won’t ask you to follow my lead when it comes to Christmas shopping organisation, I would like to encourage you to support our local businesses when picking up gifts for your loved ones.

We have some very exciting small businesses throughout Moray and it is so important that we do all we can to shop local and support these businesses that are at the heart of our communities.

Spending local is a boost to our local economy, our retailers and their staff.

I’d also like to take the opportunity to thank our public sector workers who keep our vital services running through the festive period. As Moray’s MSP, I am hugely appreciative of your contribution to our communities at Christmas and throughout the year.

I wish everyone in Moray a very Merry Christmas.

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tgis: teen night (bellie & speymouth parish church) 7pm - 8.30pm, bellie church hall. music & drama buckie choral union christmas concert with guest artists keith silver band. 7.30pm, bellie church, fochabers. £10 adult (incl refreshments), £5 children. tickets from choir members, christies chemist & at door. call claire menzies on 01542 850378 or email at menziesenzie@btopenworld.com www.buckiechoral.org crusie liner list 2017 - provisional v1 - black watch 8.30am - 4.30pm, invergordon robbie greig & friends@the drouthy cobbler. elgin 8pm - 10pm. www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

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tuesday

the moray tenants forum (mtf) 2pm - 4pm. as a council tenant you have a say. if you would like to come along. please contact us on 0300 123 4566 or email tenantsparticipation@moray.gov.uk www.moray.gov.uk

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wednesday

story of the annunciation 11 am - coffee & tea served from 10.15am, the williamson hall, duff page 14 - December 2017

avenue, elgin. new members welcome/£7 for visitors call membership secretary on 07789 880481 fred morrison@the drouthy cobbler, elgin 8pm 10pm. www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

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friday

fochabers bowling club annual christmas tombola doors open 6pm, eyes down 7.30pm., fochabers bowling club, spey street, fochabers. £1. please bring your own cup. teas etc will be served @ the interval. there is also a raffle & lucky squares.

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friday - 10 sunday

eden 2; christmas art. craft & food fair fri, 12pm - 8pm; sat & sun 10am - 5pm, eden court, inverness. free. over 70 exhibitors

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saturday

banffshire field club: walking in the dolomites; speaker - bob davis 2.15 pm - 3.45 pm, st rufus church hall, turner street, keith. members £2, visitors £3. call dr alistair mason on 01261 812941 or email bfc.1880@gmail.com. www.banffshirefieldclub.co.uk the arc sessions: emily smith tbc, fochabers institute all welcome. call mhairi marwick on 07810 174377 www.eventbrite.com elgin city band christmas carols in st giles centre 1pm - 3pm, st giles shopping centre, elgin. all welcome. enjoy an afternoon of festive music red hot chilli pipers 2.30pm, elgin town hall. tickets from sound & vision & online. evening performance sold out, however, there are limited tickets left for the matinee show. www.fatsoma.com moray typhoons vs north ayr wild (away game) 6.30pm, auchenharvie ice rink, stevenston, north ayrshire. come along & support your local ice hockey team. www.moraytyphoons.co.uk rock n wrestle present winterslam 2017@the ironworks, inverness, 5pm. www.ironworksvenue.com

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saturday - 10 sunday

festive cooking demo with mrs clause 11am & 1pm,brodie castle stables; £7.50 per child. join mrs claus for some fun with gingerbread. come along and see how to bake the gingerbread and then have some fun icing a festive biscuit to take home. spaces are limited so please book at www.nts.org.uk/events or call 01309 641371

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sunday

calum mackenzie jones live 3pm - 6pm, the northern lights, buckie. all welcome christmas at the castle - marvel of peru christmas concert: baroque music & carols. 3pm & 5pm, the drawing room brodie castle. £15 (incl mulled wine & mince pies). call rebecca harrison on 01309 641371 or at raharrison@nts.org.uk. www.nts.org.uk/events moray typhoons vs kirkcaldy kestrels 5pm, moray leisure centre. come along & support your local ice hockey team. doors open 4.30pm, faceoff 5pm www.moraytyphoons.co.uk

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monday

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friday - 16 saturday

moray figure skating club: a night at the movies christmas special fri 6pm & sat 2.15pm (doors open 30mins , ice rink, moray leisure centre, elgin. £12, £10, £8 (over 65 & u12s), u3s (on knee free). tickets from moray leisure centre & sound & vision, elgin call emma or elaine on 07764 818615 (emma) & 07792 222121 (elaine). www.christmasgalamorayfigureskatingclub.co.uk

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saturday

portgordon christmas market 1pm - 4pm, portgordon square & village hall. stalls, santa's grotto, refreshments, switching on christmas lights. gary beck@the ironworks, inverness 11pm, www.ironworksvenue.com moravian orienteering: saturday & moray & nairn schools league tbc, cluny hill, grant park, forres cluny hill east start. www.moravianorienteering.org

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thursday

happy mondays - 30th anniversary@ the ironworks, inverness tbc. www.ironworksvenue.com

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thursday - 22 friday

let it snow in aid of lucy's fight 7.30pm, st giles church, elgin. old fountain jazz orchestra's 3rd annual concert raising awareness of motor neurone disease

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saturday

imout records showcase featuring lional, iain mclaughlin & the outsiders, etc@ the ironworks, inverness 7pm. www.ironworksvenue.com

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red hot chilli pipers@the ironworks, inverness 7.30pm. www.ironworksvenue.com

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wednesday

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friday

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saturday

moravian orienteering: christmas cracker & social tbc, grant park followed by british legion, forres. a christmas cracker to run off those mince pies...& then eat more! www.moravianorienteering.org scottish highlands & islands & moray chinese association (shimca): scotland's remote jews aberdeen, dundee, inverness; speaker - prof nathan abrams 6.30pm, shimca cultural centre, 1 ardconnel terrace, inverness. call 07595 895450

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sunday

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cairngorm reindeer, santa & winter trail with earthtime brodie castle; come & visit santa & his reindeer, then take a walk along the trail around the grounds to collect natural items to make natural christmas crafts, then listen to one of the stories in a colourful bell tent &/ or sit around the fire with toasting of marshmallows

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wednesday

moravian orienteering: northern night cup - round 2 tbc, nairn dunbar golf club www.moravianorienteering.org page 16 - November 2017

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Turkey & Rice Soup Every one loves a hearty soup, particularly on those cold winter days in December.

With this recipe you can put the left over turkey to good use keeping the family fed, warm and happy throughout the season.

Ingredients: 6 Slices of Smoked Bacon Chopped 500g Left over Turkey 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced 1 Onion Red Or White Diced 200g Chopped Carrots 200g Washed Spinach 1 Chopped Red Pepper

2 Cups of Cooked Brown Rice 2 litres Chicken or Turkey Stock Splash of White Wine Bay Leaf Thyme

Method: 1 In a pan gently fry the bacon until crispy, remove from the pan and set aside.

2 SautĂŠ the onion in the bacon juices until soft, then add the garlic, pepper and carrots

and cook for a few minutes.

3 Add the white wine, herbs, turkey and the stock and bring to the boil.

4 Add the rice and spinach, boil for a few minutes. Season to taste.

5 Serve with the crispy bacon sprinkled on top.

If the soup is too thick after the rice has been added then just add more stock accordingly.

Extra vegetables like sweetcorn could be added or cabbage could be used instead of the spinach..

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Just a reminder; the leaves are all off now, and if they are still in drifts on your grass, it’s a very good idea to lift them. Several weeks without light and air under a pile of leaves is likely to kill/seriously damage a patch of grass.

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INTRODUCING THE ULTIMATE ROAD TRIP TO THE HEART OF

SCOTLAND Everything for which Scotland is famous in 250 miles to the heart of Scotland – that’s what visitors can expect from the country’s newest driving route revealed.

Launched at the Moray Speyside Tourism Conference in Elgin, the circular route will take visitors on a journey through Speyside, the Cairngorms, Royal Deeside, Aberdeen, the East Coast and the Moray Coast giving visitors the opportunity to drive fantastic roads with lovely views while also being able to explore castles, wildlife, coastal villages, stunning beaches, golf courses, mountains, forests and distilleries.

It is hoped that the new route will bring additional trade to communities situated along the North East 250, with visitors to the North East wishing to explore Scotland in a different way and to make the most of the various possible itineraries.

The North East 250 has been developed by local businessman, Guy Macpherson-Grant, whose family’s roots on Speyside go back to the 16th century. Passionate about the North East of Scotland, Guy is confident that the North East 250 will encourage people to come to the region, to enjoy driving its roads and to enjoy everything it has to offer besides: spectacular scenery, bounteous wildlife, globally renowned food and drink, traditional warm hospitality and activities galore.

First drivers, The Cannonbawz Run, hit the road from Ballindalloch Castle on Scotland’s newest driving route, the North East 250.

Guy Macpherson-Grant explained his vision:

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I am delighted to reveal the North East 250 today amongst fellow tourism businesses in Moray Speyside. I am excited by the potential of the North East 250 to bring more visitors to our area and experience, what I believe, is the very best that Scotland has to offer. We need businesses along the Route to really get behind it and help make it the success I know it can be.

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The North East 250 has already attracted significant support amongst businesses along the route.

Partners and Supporters include Chivas Brothers, Ballindalloch Castle and Gardens, Turcan Connell, Walkers, Aberdeen International Airport, Speyside Gardens and the Station Hotel, Rothes.

The North East 250 team has carefully curated initial lists of places to visit, as well as provided information on some accommodation providers and local amenities. Information on these can be found on www.northeast250.com under each of the route’s sectors: Speyside, the Cairngorms, Royal Deeside, Aberdeen, the East Coast and the Moray Coast. These attractions and places to visit will be added to all the time as businesses sign up, and feedback from people who have completed the route is encouraged to ensure that the best experience is created for future visitors.

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