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CLUBS & SOCIETIES 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 CLOCHAN COMMUNITY CENTRE Every Monday: Art Group 2pm4pm. £2 per session. Contact Alan: 01542 850493. Every Tuesday: 10am -12pm - Coffee Morning, Home bakes and Book swap - £2. 1:30pm - 4pm Tea dance (old time and popular sequences). Call Paul or Pauline 01542 850416 for info.

T-EXCHANGE MAKERSPACE Make things, build things and exchange ideas. Third Friday of every month 7:30pm at Findhorn Village Centre. Details on www.t-exchange.net or contact Bill on 07925 551191.

WALKMORAY (NHS GRAMPIAN) Do YOU want to get more active? WalkMoray offers volunteer-led, short, weekly walks in various locations. For details contact Kim Paterson,

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MORAY DISABILITY FORUM We welcome everyone interested, or working in the area of disability to become a member of the group. Call Mike McKenzie, c/o Moray Resource Centre, Elgin. Tel: 07967 440164 MORTLACH ART GROUP Meets in the Memorial Hall, Albert Place, Dufftown every Thursday 1pm-5pm. £2 per meeting. Tuition available.

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MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS MORAY By people with multiple sclerosis for people with multiple sclerosis A website with info & support for people with MS, their friends, family & carers. www.MSMoray.net NIKKI’S AEROBICS Exercise class at Longmore Hall, Keith on Tuesdays 7pm to 8pm ‘NO STRINGS ATTACHED’ CONFIDENTIAL HELPLINE Caring for someone affected by drugs, alcohol or mental health issues and feel that it’s having an impact on you and the rest of your family? Call 01343 555031 Anonymity if required 1ST BUCKIE BOYS BRIGADE Mon 6pm: Anchor Boys. Tues 6pm: B and Club. Wed 6:30pm: Gymnastics. Fri 6pm: Juniors.

Fri: 7:20pm: Company. Sun 10am: Bible class. Contact Alan McIntosh 832999.

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CLOCHAN ART GROUP Monday 2pm-4pm, Clochan Hall A small group enjoying painting and drawing, working in all mediums and happy to offer help and advice over a cup of coffee.

CULLEN, DESKFORD, & PORTKNOCKIE HERITAGE GROUP Meets 1st Monday of every month at Hall Church, Cullen, 2pm. Contact John Aitken: 01542 840476.

DARNAWAY CURLING CLUB Small, friendly club delighted to welcome new members for the coming season.Come and try a new sport. For further details contact: evrae@hotmail.com ‘FIT FUN’ FOR TOTS Fridays, 10:15am - 11:15am in Portessie Public Hall. Active games class for 2-3 year olds.

Sessions include movement, ball skills, parachute games and nursery rhymes. Contact Kerry Main 01542 831165 or email kerrymain@hotmail.co.uk FOCHABERS OVER 60S LUNCH CLUB Thursdays, 12noon at Bellie Church Hall, Fochabers. Enjoy a home-cooked two-course lunch with tea/coffee & biscuits for £3.

Enquiries to 01343 820231 or 01343 821300.

FOCHABERS PÉTANQUE CLUB To play and promote the game of Pétanque, Fochabers Cricket Club, Fochabers. Contact MIke Watt 832591 JOG SCOTLAND BUCKIE Tuesdays 6.45pm, Swimming Pool car park. Juniors, Monday 4.30pm, BHS Games Hall.

Suitable for beginners. Email: jsbuckie@walkjogrunmoray.org.uk or call 842847 .

KEITH & DISTRICT RANGER GUIDES (GIRLGUIDING MORAY) Senior Section 14 - 24 yrs. 3 Wednesdays of 4, 5.30pm-7pm.

St Rufus Hall, Keith. Tel: 01542 886422 evenings ME MORAY SUPPORT GROUP 2nd Tuesday each month 7pm, Moray Resource Centre, Maison- deu Road, Elgin. Meet with other ME sufferers for support and information. Meetings are free with refreshments provided. www.memoray.org.uk/forum

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01343 546620 or visit www.mbgrg.org MS EXTRA Meets 1st Wed every month, 7pm in the lounge at Ugie House Hotel, Keith. A social & support group for extraordinary people who just happen to have Multiple Sclerosis. Call Susan Shand 07823322268 for details.

PET FOSTERING SCOTLAND Supporting pet owners in an emergency situation. Volunteers care for your pet in their own homes for short periods. Reg. charity SCO15672. Volunteers needed. Tel: 0844 811 9909 www.pfss.org.uk QUARRIERS CARER SUPPORT SERVICE MORAY Practical and emotional support for unpaid Carers of Moray. If you could use some help or just want to find out more about what we do, call 01343 556031.

NETMUMS Being a mum can be very isolating so meeting other mums can be a lifeline. Elgin and the surrounding area is such a great community and our mums are very welcoming, so come along and see what we are all about.

Visit www.netmums.com for details of a local venue, Contact Claire Brenton on 07989135607 or email claireymac1@aol.com PLEASE NOTE: The deadline for inclusion in March’s Clubs & Societies page is Friday 1st February, 4pm.

All Clubs & Societies are on a rotational basis.

If you would like details of your club or society included in this section, please let us know. All club listings are free. Not all clubs will be listed in every issue.

MORAY BURIAL GROUND RESEARCH GROUP (MBGRG) Local heritage group actively researching and recording monumental inscriptions in churchyards & cemeteries in Moray. Contact Helen Mitchell on

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PASTORAL LETTER & CHURCH MEETINGS As we have already begun our journey through 2013, one topic above all has been occupying my mind more than any other and that is the subject of forgiveness. I don’t know if there is ever a right time to talk about forgiveness, or if there is, in fact, any time.

So, what does it mean to forgive?

Forgiveness is the process of ceasing to feel resentment, indignation or anger against another person for a perceived offence, difference or mistake, or ceasing to demand vengeance, punishment or restitution.

Forgiveness is granted without any expectation of compensation and possibly without any response on the part of the perceived offender (for example, if the person is deceased).

Often a question asked is, “How often should I forgive somebody who keeps on offending and hurting me?” Jesus was asked that very question by Peter, and their conversation is recorded in Matthew 18:21-22, “Then Peter came to Him and said, ‘Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I forgive him? Up to seven times?’ Jesus said to him, ‘I do not say to you up to seven times, but seventy times seven.’” In other words, forgiveness is a choice we make, and it should become a lifestyle.

Just as love is not a feeling, forgiveness

is not a feeling, but it is an act of our will.

If we were to wait until we felt like forgiving, it would never happen.

So, practically, how do we get to the place of forgiveness?

Step 1. Choose to speak out forgiveness when a person or situation comes to mind.

Step 2. Pray a blessing over the person.

I have found that it is impossible to truly pray for someone and resent them at the same time for long.

I am not somebody who makes resolutions, but if I were to recommend just one, it would be this, that we choose to forgive as the Lord Jesus Christ forgave those who treated Him so badly and cruelly.

Step 3. Ask God to bless them in a tangible way.

Unforgiveness is a door that allows things to come into our lives, to captivate and control us, and for our emotions to do cartwheels inside us.

The only person to suffer is the unforgiving person, not the person who has injured us - they are probably totally unaware or uncaring of any wrongdoing.

Forgiveness releases us to hear from God. Forgiveness releases us to be changed by God. Forgiveness releases us to be led by God. And forgiveness releases us to be used by God. Deuteronomy 30:19-20 says, “So choose life in order that you may live,

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 Vigil Mass: Sat 6:30pm. Sunday Mass: 10:30am. 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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you and your descendants, by loving the Lord your God, by obeying His voice, and by holding fast to Him; for this is your life and the lengths of your days, that you may live in the land which the Lord swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give them.”

John Coppard Riverside Christian Church, Buckie.

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.

This is listed alphabetically from K to S and will regularly be rotated.

If you are a member of a church not listed here, please contact us with the details and we may print them in future issues.

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USEFUL INFORMATION Bank Holidays and Special Days Shrove Tuesday

Tues 12th Feb 2013

Father’s Day

Sun 16th Jun 2013

Mother’s Day

Sun 10th Mar 2013

Summer Bank Holiday

Mon 5th Aug 2013

British Summertime Ends

Sun 27th Oct 2013

British Summertime Begins Sun 31st Mar 2013

Good Friday

St Andrew’s Day

Mon 2nd Dec 2013

Easter Monday

Christmas Day

Early May Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday

Fri 29th Mar 2013 Mon 1st Apr 2013 Mon 6th May 2013

Boxing Day

Wed 25th Dec 2013 Thurs 26th Dec 2013

Mon 27th May 2013

School Term Dates Mid-term Holiday Fri 15th - Mon 18th Feb 2013 Spring Term Ends Thurs 28th Mar 2013 Spring Holiday Starts Fri 29th Mar 2013 Spring Holiday Ends Fri 12th Apr 2013 Summer Term Starts Mon 15th Apr 2013 Milne’s High & Feeders Fri 3rd May 2013 May Day Holiday Mon 6th May 2013 In-Service Closure Thurs 16th - Mon 20th May 2013 Keith Grammar & Feeders Mon 3rd Jun 2013 Buckie High & Feeders Mon 10th Jun 2013

Useful SCHOOLS Botriphnie Primary School ............................01542 810207 Cluny Primary School....................................01542 831417 Crossroads Primary School ..........................01542 870221 Cullen Primary School ..................................01542 840279 Findochty Primary School ............................01542 832287 Keith Primary School ....................................01542 882802 Millbank Primary School ................................01542 831113 Milne’s Primary School ..................................01343 820977 Mosstodloch Primary School ........................01343 820476 Newmill Primary School ................................01542 882788 Portessie Primary School ..............................01542 832288 Portgordon Primary School ..........................01542 831198 Portknockie Primary School ..........................01542 840244 Rothiemay Primary School .......................... 01466 711220 St Peters RC Primary School ........................01542 831339 St Thomas RC Primary School ......................01542 882256 Buckie High School ......................................01542 832605 Keith Grammar School ..................................01542 882461 Milne’s High School ......................................01343 820611

Summer Term Ends Autumn Term Starts Autumn Term Ends Autumn Holiday Starts Autumn Holiday Ends Winter Term Starts In-Service Closure Winter Term Ends Christmas Holiday Starts Christmas Holiday Ends

Fri 5th Jul 2013 Tues 20th Aug 2013 Fri 11th Oct 2013 Mon 14th Oct 2013 Fri 25th Oct 2013 Mon 28th Oct 2013 Mon 18th - Tues 19th Nov 2013 Fri 20th Dec 2013 Mon 23 Dec 2013 Fri 3rd Jan 2014

Contacts 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 DOCTORS Registrar ........................................................01542 885525 Ardach Health Centre ....................................01542 831555 Keith Tourist Info. Ctr......................................01542 888423 Seafield Medical Centre ................................01542 835577 Keith Community Bus ....................................01542 882222 Seafield & Cullen Medical Group...................01542 835577 Babs Dial A Bus ............................................01542 835800 Keith Medical Centre......................................01542 882244 Dial ‘M’ For Moray Buses ..............................01343 562533 Dr Grays Hospital, Elgin................................0845 456 6000 National Rail Enquiries ..................................08457 484950 If you have any suggestions for additional numbers, please contact us and we may include them in the magazine. page 8 - February 2013

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Well, one of the big stories of recent months has obviously been the Forres Mechanics award for the best footy scotch pie. No great surprise really when it is supplied by Murdoch Brothers - already winners of a variety of top scotch pie awards.

As a bit of a film buff, I took some time out recently to see the fantastic screen adaptation of Tolkien’s epic The Hobbit. It is a book I loved to read and the filming is breathtaking in its scale.

While it may not be good for the waistline, I can certainly testify that Forres Mechanics/Murdoch Brothers pies are good for the soul. I should, of course, point out that there are other butchers and bakers in Moray who also make really excellent pies and I am on a mission to check them out as well. However, in the meantime, well done to Mechanics for keeping their loyal supporters well fed with some high quality Moray produce!

It was great to see Scottish actors in the cast as well, which is hugely encouraging for those involved in the arts. Following on from Skyfall and the scenes shot in Scotland for the Harry Potter movies, the cinema is proving to be a great shop window for our country and for our many talented folk.

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Friday 15th ............................. Cinema Nairn Nairn:: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bride & Prejudiceâ&#x20AC;? (12a) 7:30pm. Bollywood Night with nibbles

5 tuesday macs moray area cancer support meeting 2pm-4pm. moray coast medical practice, lossie. supporting people of all ages affected by cancer.

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Saturday 16th ........................... Music Nairn: The Gildas String Quartet W ednesday 20th ...................................... June Field - Spiritual Evening Wednesday

Feis Inbhir Narainn Saturday 23rd TTraditional Music Group work for all abilities, from 8 to adult.

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7 thursday - 24 sunday

bothy ballads champion of champions 6:15pm for 7pm. elgin town hall. tickets from elgin library: 01343 562603. www.elginrotary.co.uk

moray school of art: third year exhibition @ eden court, inverness

11 monday - 17 sunday

8 friday bothy ballads champion of champions 6:15pm for 7pm. elgin town hall. tickets from elgin library: 01343 562603. www.elginrotary.co.uk the classic rock show 7:30pm. eden court, inverness. 01463 234234. www.eden-court.co.uk dance night 7:30pm. clochan community centre. bring & share. tea & raffle. proceeds to clochan centre renovations. call paul/pauline: 01542 850416. page 12 - February 2013

forres chinese new year @ falconer museum the year of the snake. exhibition, talks and taster sessions. www.forreschinesenewyear.co.uk

12 tuesday elgin lunch club 12.30pm. ÂŁ10.50 per person for main course meal. please telephone sandy on 01343 850087 to confirm attendance. inverness airport travel fair 2pm-6pm. free parking. airlines & travel agents will be available to advise

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13 wednesday “the cairngorm rare plants project” (highland rock garden club) 7.30pm. nairn community centre. contact john owen: 01320 366246.

15 friday moray mountaineering club: club ceilidh 7pm-midnight. elgin town hall. tickets available from committee. http://moraymc.wordpress.com cinema nairn: “bride & prejudice” (12a) 7:30pm. nairn community & arts centre. tickets at door.

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16 saturday charity quiz night in aid of crossroads moray (sc013081) 7:30pm. lodge pitgaveny, 9 james street, lossiemouth. £10 per team of 4. 01343 544575. music nairn presents the gildas string quartet playing britten, beethoven & brahms 7:30pm. nairn community & arts centre. 01667 453476.

17 sunday lion dance and chinese arts performance @ forres town hall free. www.forreschinesenewyear.co.uk for more information. car boot & pancake teas 9am. clochan community centre. to book a stall, phone christine: 01542 822478. kinloss-lossiemouth half marathon registration at 9am. no entries accepted on the day. more info at www.morayroadrunners.com moray wedding exhibition 12pm. elgin town hall. hosted by olive tree chocolate. free admission.

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3 sunday 35th anniversary rumours tour: rumours of fleetwood mac 7.30pm. eden court, inverness. 01463 234234. www.eden-court.co.uk

13 wednesday “growing alpines – secrets of success” (highland rock garden club) 7:30pm. nairn community centre. contact john owen: 01320 366246. moray and nairn floral art club 7:30pm. ramnee hotel, forres. all welcome. for information, contact caroline: 01309 651375 or jean: 01309 673552.

15 friday t.rexstasy - tribute to marc bolan and t.rex @ ironworks 7:30pm. 0871 7894173. www.ironworksvenue.com

16 saturday the western front association: “the evolution & proliferation of war memorials in the north of scotland” 2:30pm. elgin library. chairman.wfasnb@virgin.net

17 sunday the 2013 global energy inverness 1/2 marathon, 5k team attack and 5k fun run www.invernesshalfmarathon.co.uk

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18 monday

june field - spiritual evening nairn community & arts centre. 01667 453476. info@nairncc.co.uk

the life of ospreys by roy dennis mbe 7:30pm-9pm. keith library. free admisssion. 01542 882223. keith.library@moray.gov.uk www.roydennis.org

22 friday lofty pots wine & pot night 7:30pm-10:30pm. the loft, east grange farm, kinloss, iv36 2ud. 01343 850111 music night 8pm - 11pm. clochan community centre. open mic. raffle & refreshments at interval. byob. admission £2.50.

23 saturday clearance sale 10am-3pm. dogstar cards, 31 banff road, keith. feis inbhir narainn nairn community & arts centre. traditional music group work for all abilities, from 8 to adult. www.feisinbhirnarainn.co.uk

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20 wednesday get crafty 7pm-9pm. keith library. learn with purl 2 together of mid street, keith. free. all welcome.

01542 882223. keith.library@moray.gov.uk

28 thursday “a northern pictish kingdom: recent excavations” by gordon noble 2pm - 4pm, elgin museum hall. £3/£2.

01343543675 or curator@elginmuseum.org.uk

31 sunday the northern scot series: moray roadrunners 10k 2pm. cooper park, elgin.

Fruit and Veg sales & deliveries throughout Moray Orders now being taken for Seasonal Boxes

lofty arts family craft session 11am - 1pm. the loft, east grange farm, kinloss. face painting. make fun stuff. £4 per child. 01343 850111. booking desirable.

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Bermuda is located 1,000 miles north of the Caribbean and just 2 hours flying time from the East Coast of America which makes it a perfect destination for a stop-over en-route to New York or Boston. It is just 8 hours from Gatwick and British Airways offer connections from Inverness.

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The islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s culture is a rich fusion of British colonial history and African heritage. Bermudans are well known for their sincere friendliness and warmth. The island is famous for its Bermuda shorts that were fashioned on the British Military uniform for hot climates in the 20th century, and the Royal Navy still have them as part of their uniform today. This is taken very seriously with rules stating that Bermuda shorts should not be worn shorter than 6 inches above the knee.

Bermudaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital, the city of Hamilton, is packed with historic buildings, churches, shops, museums, galleries, parks and gardens. All of this set alongside a beautiful harbour. During the summer months Front Street in Hamilton City is closed to traffic one night a week for Harbour Nights. This is where the cruise ships dock and the harbour is transformed into a bustling festival of arts, crafts and food stalls, late night shopping and colourful live performances!

Bermuda is an all-year-round destination. The spring, summer and autumn months are the best time of year to make the most of spotless pink beaches such as the popular Elbow Beach and the exciting diving opportunities on offer. There are over 200 species of hard coral and wreck dives are very popular too with Bermuda boasting over 400 dive sites.

It is also famous for its 7 golf courses! This is more golf courses than any other small island in the world. The winter months are the perfect time of year for golfing. In 2013 the PGA Grand Slam of Golf will be played at the prestigious Port Royal Golf Course between the 16th and 18th of October.

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Chef’s Confidential Sundried Tomato or Olive & Herb Flatbreads Served with salads, soups, curries or any spicy dishes, but also nice served with warm fillings or toppings. Use them pizza style by splitting in half, length ways, topping each half with tomato, cheese, herbs, olives or anchovies and in a hot oven for 10mins until the topping is warm and the cheese has melted. They make delicious warm sandwiches too.

Makes 2 breads Ingredients 500g good quality strong white bread flour 5g quick action dried yeast 10g fine sea salt 25ml extra virgin rapeseed oil or you can use olive oil 50g plain yoghurt 1 free-range egg For sundried tomato flatbread use 65g sundried tomatoes in oil.

For olive and herb flatbread use ½ tsp dried mixed herbs and 50g pitted black olives roughly chopped.

Method Mix flour, salt, dried yeast, roughly chopped sundried tomatoes (or the olives and herbs) either briefly on a slow speed with a mixer or by hand in a bowl.

Stir oil & yoghurt in a measuring jug and add warm water to make up 300ml of liquid. Mix and add to dry ingredients - on a medium speed with the mixer (5-10mins) or stirring into the mixture and then bringing together by hand until a supple dough is formed (10mins).

Place in a large, oiled plastic mixing bowl, cover with cling film or damp tea towel and leave in a warm place for an hour until the dough has doubled in size.

Turn out onto the worktop and “knock back” pressing it into a large circle (be firm but not too rough). Form into a ball, place back in bowl, cover & leave for a further 10mins.

Turn out and divide into 2 equal pieces forming each into a smooth ball and shape by pressing into an elongated flattish oval shape. Place on an oiled baking sheet, cover with a tea towel and rise further for 20 - 30mins. When ready it will have almost doubled in height.

Beat one egg, 1tsp warm water & 1tsp plain yoghurt to form an egg wash. When the breads have risen, score a shallow criss-cross pattern across the top with the back of a knife. Brush with the egg wash. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200C-210C for approx. 20mins. They will be golden in colour and hollow sounding when tapped if they are ready, but may need a little longer if still pale on top.

Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack. Serve while slightly warm.

You can make plain bread without the sundried tomatoes or olives or play around with flavours.

For example, you can add garlic, different herbs or chilli flakes in place of the tomatoes or olives, or try flavoured oil in place of the plain oil. Ola lemon infused rapeseed oil makes lovely bread for grilled salmon or roast veg.

The breads freeze well and can be reheated/refreshed wrapped in foil in a warm oven for about 10 minutes.

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It is difficult to imagine a more romantic setting for your wedding than a 17th century house set in a sheltered walled garden. However, Innes is not just a stunning venue which you and your guests will never forget, but also offers a wholly flexible programme to enable you to plan your day exactly as you would like.

Every wedding is unique and tailor-made for each couple. You may hold the ceremony here in the garden or in one of the two beautiful reception rooms. After the service your guests can wander around the gardens whilst you have your photographs taken in these tranquil, romantic surroundings.

The reception and dinner may be held in the East Dining Room or larger parties can be held in our marquee extension which covers a walled garden complete with a summer house for the bar and a fountain around which the tables are set. After dinner you may enjoy dancing or other entertainment and then drive away down the tree lined avenue and look back on a magnificent floodlit house.

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WHOM WILL YOU BLAME? Upon which of the following excuses are you YOU CANNOT SAY “I have not been warned,” for building your hopes of escaping Hell and reach- this publication containing God’s Word is your warning and it may be your last. Search the scriptures ing Heaven? and see if these things are so. If you are concerned about these matters it is God’s Spirit striving to show you your danger, your guilt and your helplessness. There is pardon for you today if you will have it. If you resist the Spirit, God says: “My Spirit shall not always strive with man.” Genesis 6:3.

Whom will you blame if like the rich man in Luke 16, you die, are buried and in Hell you lift up YOU CANNOT SAY “There is plenty of time to your eyes being in settle this matter,” Listen to His solemn warning torments? against delay, “because I have called, and ye refused; I

have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded...Then shall they call upon Me, but I will not YOU CANNOT BLAME GOD for God is “not answer.” Proverbs 1:24-28. willing that any should perish.” II Peter 3:9.

He would have all men to be saved, “For God so loved YOU CANNOT BLAME CIRCUMSTANCES the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that for there is nothing that can keep a sinner from whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have Christ if he wants to come to Him for salvation. Jesus says “Ye will not come to Me, that ye might have life.” John everlasting life.” John 3:16 5:40.

YOU CANNOT BLAME THE LORD JESUS YOU MAY SAY “I do not believe in Hell.” But, my CHRIST friend, two minutes in Hell amid the weeping, wailing and gnashing of teeth will change your mind.

You will realize then, as every one in Hell realizes today, that the Bible is the Word of God, that you are a sinner, that Christ died for sinners, that you could have been YOU CANNOT SAY “I am not a sinner,” for God saved had you believed and accepted the Saviour of says: “As by one man sin entered into the world, and sinners as your own personal Saviour. There are no death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that unbelievers in Hell, but they believed—too late. all have sinned.” Romans 5:12 You may say you do not believe all this, but the mere fact that you do not believe it does not alter the facts.

YOU CANNOT SAY for He said “I am come that they might have life.”

John 10:10 “Him that cometh to Me I will in no wise cast out.” John 6:37

“I am doing the best I can,” “I have turned over a new leaf ” “I have a good heart,” “God is too good to punish me in Hell.”

“I have done nothing worthy of Hell.”

God says all your “righteousnesses are as filthy rags” in His sight. Isaiah 64:6.

“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately (incurably) wicked.” Jeremiah 17:9.

“There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.”

Proverbs 14:12.

YOU ARE LEFT WITHOUT EXCUSE “What wilt thou say when He shall punish thee?” Jeremiah 13:21 The responsibility where you spend Eternity – (Heaven or Hell) is yours and yours alone.

Friend, listen! God is offering you mercy and pardon: God loves you, Christ died as a substitute for your sins on the cross. You have to receive Him for yourself; no-one can do it for you..you need to have repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus ChristBut do it now – or whom will you blame?

Jesus said … ‘’I am the W Way, ay, the T Truth ruth and the Lif Life; e; no man ccometh ometh un unto to the FFather ather but b byy me me,,’’ 1 John 14:6

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