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Clubs & Societies 1ST BUCKIE BOYS BRIGADE Mon. 6pm - Anchor Boys. Tues. 6pm - B and Club. Wed. 6:30pm - Gymnastics. Fri. 6pm - Juniors & 7:20pm Company. Sun. 10am - Bible class. Contact Alan McIntosh 832999 AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Free, confidential help & support to the relatives & friends of problem drinkers. Local weekly groups in Buckie & Keith. Visit www.hexnet.co.uk/alanon/, email alanonuk@aol.com or call 020 7403 0888 for more information. BANFF, MORAY & NAIRN CANINE CLUB Classes are held in Obedience and Ringcraft every Monday evening during school terms from 1830 hrs in Spynie Hall, Elgin. Call Joanne on 07715 557395 or Mary on 850262 BUCKIE AND DISTRICT PIPE BAND We meet in the Royal British Legion hall, Buckie, on Thursday
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1pm in St Rufus Hall, Keith. Contact Evalyne tel: 886913 or Maureen tel: 886020 for details
BUILDING BLOCKS NURSERY Spaces available for children aged 2-5 years. Also provide funded pre-school places. Open all year, including school holidays, 8am - 6pm. 37 St Peters Terrace, Buckie.Tel: 07771360880
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP KEITH & DISTRICT meet regulary in different places throughout the area. For more information on where the next meeting takes place tel: 01542 831449
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. All Welcome! CULLEN BOWLING AND TENNIS CLUB Provides a service to anyone who is interested in Bowling and Tennis. Bowls, tennis rackets, balls and shoes all available. Contact Sandra Douglas 840118 FINDOCHTY BOWLING CLUB Our carpet bowling group meets Fridays, Nov - March, 7pm - 9pm at Findochty Primary School. New members & beginners welcome! Contact Ian Miller 832708 JOG SCOTLAND KEITH Mondays 6.30pm at Keith Community Centre, Juniors, Wednesdays 6pm. Suitable for beginners. Tel: 870609 or email jskeith@walkjogrunmoray.org.uk KEITH AND DISTRICT AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB Wednesdays 7pm, Keith Community Centre Car Park. Annual subscription £15. Call Steven Taylor on tel: 832898, 07808 687036 or visit www.walkjogrunmoray.org.uk FOCHABERS PÉTANQUE CLUB To play and promote the game of Pétanque, Fochabers Cricket Club, Fochabers. Contact MIke Watt 832591 KEITH B.A.L.L. GROUP Meet on Wednesdays 10.30am -
EAGLES BASKETBALL CLUB Developing Basketball in Moray. U12, U14, U16s in Buckie, Elgin & Forres, Adults mixed (Tuesdays 7.30-10pm Elgin Academy) & Adults Women (6.30-8pm Mondays Elgin Academy). If interested in any of the above contact Graham Stewart on 07972 178 790 or elgin.eagles@yahoo.com MORAY BURIAL GROUND RESEARCH GROUP (MBGRG) Local heritage group actively researching and recording monumental inscriptions in churchyards & cemeteries in Moray. Contact Helen Mitchell on 01343 546620 or visit www.mbgrg.org MORAY BUSINESS WOMEN Informal club for women in the Moray area interested in business, networking & general socialising. 1st Thurs every month. Tel: Michelle on 07887 730708 or tina.mason52@yahoo.com MORAY COAST MOTORCYCLE CLUB 1st Wednesday every month at Mill House Hotel, Tynet, Buckie. Join us for social ride outs, fundraisers and more. Contact Tracey Scott tel: 07928 444376 or visit www.mcmc.org.uk 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
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETIES (MORAY BANFF AND BADENOCH BRANCH) 2nd Wednesday of the month 11am, Sherwood Suite, Eight Acres Hotel, Elgin. New members welcome. Contact Sarah Fennings-Mills on 01343 831002 or www.nadfas.org.uk PORTGORDON ART GROUP Fridays 1pm-4pm, Portgordon Community Centre. We have a few places left, so if you're interested in joining us - come along or phone us on 850409 WALK BUCKIE Wednesdays 7pm. 30-45 min walks at various paces from Buckie Swimming Pool car park. www.walkjogrunmoray.org.uk WEIGHTWATCHERS WESTERN FRONT ASSOCIATION Every Wednesday from 6.30pm, Longmore Hall, Keith WESTERN FRONT ASSOCIATION We hold 9 meetings per year on Saturday afternoons in Elgin Library. Open to anyone with an interest in the WW1. Contact Derek Bird on 01343 870562 or email chairman. wfasnb@virgin.net www.wfascotlandnorth.org.uk
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Well - that was fun wasn’t it. Another year another Christmas. As you read this you may be contemplating some Hogmanay celebrations or maybe you prefer the peace and quiet of your own home. Whatever your choice, we at SpotLight would like to wish you a happy 2012 and hope that all your aspirations for the year come to fruition. If not - don’t worry there’s always next Christmas to look forward to!
PUBLISHER ...............David Nelmes SALES ......................Eilidh Conners ACCOUNTS ...................Lynn Wood LAYOUT ...............Megan Woodman DESIGN .................Alistair Davidson LISTINGS................Tamsyn Dickson Clubs & Societies ............................4 Pastoral Letter.................................6 Church Details.................................6 Council News ..................................8 Useful Numbers ............................10 Local Holidays...............................10 School Term Dates........................10 Tide Times.....................................12 Parliament Blog.............................12 What’s On ................................15-17 Cinema Listings.............................16 Advertisers Index ..........................22
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Pastoral Letter and Church Meetings A new Associate Minister told his colleague of his fear that parishoners might try to ply him with drink when he visited them over New Year and if they did so he would feel most insulted. The wise parish minister replied, “Well, if anyone insults you by offering you a drink, just you swallow the insult!” Now, this same pious Associate Minister was the only one in the town who had not been taken to the court by the local policeman for committing various minor offences. However, no matter how often he stopped the Associate Minister in his car, the policeman could never find any legal fault against him. On New Year’s Day, the policeman was walking along the main street when the Associate Minister arrived at the church on a bike which Santa had delivered. The policeman pulled him over and checked the bike’s tyres and lights but everything about the bike was legal. The policeman asked the minister, “How is it that I can never catch you out like the rest of the locals?” “Ah well,” replied the minister, “that’s because I always have the Lord travelling with me.” The policeman shouted with glee, “Got you! Two on a bike!” As we journey through this New Year we can choose to travel alone, leaving the
Christ shut away with the Christmas decorations until we take him out again this December, or we can choose to travel on a spiritual tandem with Him. Sadly, the Western world in which we live is now an unholy rat race where we can get knocked off our spiritual bikes as men and women speed past us, driving their lives dangerously to acquire expensive luxuries at whatever price, overloading with their own selfinterest of earning bonuses and claiming expenses. They wear the latest designer sunspecs to save them from the glare of the needs of the poor in this country or, indeed, in other countries where the ordinary man or woman would find the sum of one month’s bonus alone quite unbelievable. It’s a wonder we don’t hear Jesus screaming, “I’m a celebrity - get me out of here!” Of course, when we journey with Christ we do need our daily rest in the shelter which He provides for us. The Hebrew noun for God’s “presence” is “Shekinah” - and so the Israelites found on their wilderness wanderings that God travels with ordinary men, women and children and camps with them. St. John adopted this picture of God when he wrote, “The Word was made flesh
All Saints Episcopal Church, Buckie - Sundays: Parish Eucharist 11am, contact Canon Jeremy Paisey tel: 832312 Buckie Baptist Church meets Sundays 11am & 5.45pm. Contact Rev. V MacDougall Email bydand52@aol.com - Children welcome, Contact Irene 840821 Buckie Chruch of Christ Meets Sunday, Bible Study 9:30; morning Worship 11:00. Children Welcome tel: 01542834696 Buckie North, C of S, Cluny Square Contact Mrs Elizabeth Reid c/o tel: 831907 Buckie Salvation Army Sunday Services 10.30am & 6pm, plus others during week. Contact Caroline Buchanan tel: 823790 Buckie South & West, C of S, High Street meets for Sunday worship at 11.30am, including Sunday School, Contact Rev’d Alan Macgregor 833775 or email buckiesouwester@btconnect.com Buckie, Riverside Christian Church, Sundays 10.30am, contact 01542 833923 or visit www.riversidebuckie.org Buckie, St Peters Church RC 832196 Buckie Methodist Church Sundays 11am & 6pm. Sunday School, Bible Studies, Prayer Meetings, Study & House Groups, Alpha, Women’s Guild, Men’s Prayer Breakfast
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and DWELT AMONG US, full of grace and truth.” Those of us who travel with Christ will discover that in the very lowest he finds the highest. Indeed, this is where Jesus looked for the glory of God - in the rush of world commercialism and politics, in the turning wheels of evil, poverty and depravity, in the tents of sickness and death. Into an unholy rat race where life was cheap Jesus brought an obedient, serving spirit, giving glory to God in the highest in the lowest. Let us travel with him throughout this year that, wherever we pitch our tents, we bring the Presence of God to all. “Lord, who shall dwell in your tent? Who shall live on your holy hill? He who travels by righteousness, and speaks truth in his heart; he who doesn’t slander with his tongue, nor does evil to his friend, nor casts slurs against another; he who doesn’t lend out his money for usury, nor take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things shall never be shaken.” (Psalm 15) With Jesus as our travelling companion, our spiritual tandem will be less likely to take a wobbly! Dr Kay Gould Keit h Chu rch of Scotland
Cullen & Deskford C of S, 1st Sunday of the month at the Hall Church at 11am (followed by soup & sweet), every other Sunday at the Auld Kirk at 10.30am, and the 2nd & 4th Sundays at the Jubilee Hall, Deskford at 12noon. Contact Gordon McNeill tel: 840193 or email: gordonmcneillg@btinternet.com Cullen Methodist Church, Seatown, Cullen, Buckie Sunday morning worship at 11am led by a Minister or an authorised Local Preacher; Enzie Parish Church, Portgordon, Buckie meets for Sunday worship at 10 am, Sunday School. Contact Rev’d Alan Macgregor 833775 or email enziekirk@btconnect.com Findochty Church of Scotland meets for Sunday Worship 9.45am. All welcome. Contact David Pirie tel: 834123 Findochty Methodist Church welcomes you to fellowship Sundays at 11am This is listed alphabetically from A to F and will regularly be rotated. If you are a member of a church not listed here, please contact tamsyn@spotlighton.co.uk and we may print this in future issues.
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Physical activity, health and well-being ofessionals and professionals It is well accepted by both health pr egular exercise exercise of moderate the fitness industry that rregular ee to five to vigorous three vigorous intensity, carried out at least thr times per week is good for us and that this exer cise exercise should be for about 30 - 60 minutes per session. Exercise increases increases strength, strength, improves improves the heart and Exercise lungs, maintains flexibility and generally leads to a feeling of well-being. As well as this it can be fun, outine is rrewarding ewarding and intensely addictive once a rroutine established and the benefits ar e starting to be felt are which may be weight loss, muscle tone, flexibility and many mor e on top of these. more oss Moray ther e ar e a number of Fitness-r oom Acr Across there are Fitness-room facilities operated by the Moray Council Sports & Leisur e Services section, all of which ar e open to the Leisure are public, have no joining fee, ar e fully equipped with are up to date equipment and have qualified staf stafff on hand to lend support and advice if rrequired. equired.
The Fitness-r ooms have a selection of equipment Fitness-rooms such as tr eadmills, rrowing owing machines, cr oss-trainers, treadmills, cross-trainers, cycles as well as rresistance esistance (weights) for incr easing muscle str ength and tone. increasing strength Why not make it your long ter m New Year Year term rresolution esolution and take up the of fer of our 2 for 1 offer induction of fer during January and February at offer only £15.00 for two. Facilities are are available at: Centre Buckie Swimming Pool & Fitness Centr e Forres Forres Swimming Pool & Fitness Centre Centre Centre Keith Sports & Community Centr e Learning Centre Centre Fitness Room (Fochabers) Milne’s Learning Centre (Dufftown) (Duf ftown) The Shand Centre Please book for the 2 for 1 of offer fer by e-mail to sportandleisur e@moray.gov.uk or you can call the sportandleisure@moray.gov.uk booking number on 01542 - 888055.
Community Council News ExTRaCTS fROM THE MinuTES Of THE MEETing Of 3Rd Of OCTObER 2011 Of KEiTH COMMuniTy COunCil
POLICE MATTERS Police Constable ian Ralston attended tonight`s meeting and gave an update to councilors on local crime as follows :5 vandalisms an attempted burglary The police are continuing to target the anti social driving. an initiative in Keith which took place involving use of the automatic number plate recognition system.Operation Moravia will continue over the autumn months targeting drugs, violence and anti social behaviour. The anti social behaviour at the skate park has had positive action with alcohol being seized by underage drinkers. The problems of late were stressed as not being the users of the park but outsiders. Operation avon took place in Keith recently and targeted under age hotspots where teenagers are drinking but no significant issues were reported. Parents are notified by letter and appropriate agencies are also notified and work closely with the police. Community Initiative Fund – This is a fund that is designed to support and assist local projects with small grants which contribute towards either a reduction in crime or support the victims of crime. grants ranging from £50 to £2000 are available by contacting their local Policing Team for an application form which can then be submitted to the local Policing team. grampian Police are still recruiting for special Constables. anyone interested should contact 0845 600 5700 or visit www.grampian.police.uk MATTERS ARISING The exterior of the old Post Office has been improved greatly by the cleanup it has had done recently. Hopefully it will be kept tidy on a regular basis.
den Houses – better reports on the new kitchens which are being put into the den. if there any problems residents need to tell their housing officer who will deal with their issues. The housing officer is the go between the householder and the contractor. Mar Court – There are slabs at a resident’s council property that are raised and householder likely to trip over and cause injury which is being dealt with by SC. area may be tarred. COMMUNITY COUNCILLORS UPDATES CL: Roads and Rights of Way Pavement at pensioner’s house on broomhill been fixed. Sign on a96 still can`t be seen properly for the trees. bridge of Haughs to be taken down as they are leaning onto the a96. Road will have to be closed to do this for safety reasons. Part of barrier has rotted away on a96 on Church Road – will need to be replaced. There is no word on the yellow box to be painted at the junction on banff Road/ Church Road. Spars are missing at the green brigie up at the falls Of Tarnash. SC will look into matter. Spokes on the Metal arch bridge are not attached. Possible job for payback scheme to do. dH will find out. also a strainer post with wire attached to it in water may cause harm to animals. lights at union bridge are still not working after three years. They seemed to be working whilst workmen were there recently. The pedestrian crossing at fife Keith needs to be highlighted more as it is rather dull there. light at the Royal needs to be sorted as well. Cl will write to bEaR on these matters. The bridge of Haughs flooding was brought up again. Transport Scotland will be informed about this. bins are being left
out on lanes which cause an obstruction to cars. They are sometimes being left out errantly. JM will contact Tracey Rae about this matter. JM: Planning national rail have requested permission for a mast. no objections. There were concerns about the proposed R8 development on banff Road. There is nowhere locally for local people who do not have access to internet to view the proposed plans. The nearest place to see them is Elgin. dH will contact Springfield to see if they can arrange for a set of plans to be sent to the institute for example for people to view. There is also the concern of extra traffic that will be using banff road. MR: Cleansing The lorry park has had a lot of items left eg chairs and empty buckets left lying there after blackening. it is hoped that people could tidy up after the blackenings. The caravan park has been left in a terrible mess and councillors wonder what the current owner is prepared to do about it. A.O.C.B The recent Moray Economic strategy meeting was very well attended with positive feedback from attendants. good ideas were put forward to improve Keith and surrounding area. Jane Martin Ian Cattanach Carol Cowie Gary Coull Stewart Cree Charlie Lawson Diane Halley Margaret Robson Marguerite Cruickshank
OTHER COMMUNITY COUNCIL CONTACTS Keith Community Council: Meets first Monday of each month (excluding January/august) 7pm at Keith Community Centre. Contact: diane Halley (Secretary) tel: 886640
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Buckie Community Council Meets third Tuesday each month (excluding July) 7pm Town House West. Contact: gordon Cowie (Secretary) tel: 831956
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Strathisla Community Council Meets first Wednesday of every month (excluding January and august) Keith Community Centre Contact: (Secretary) 01542 870727
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Local Holidays, School Term Dates &Useful Numbers Local Holidays Boxing Day Holiday * New Years Day Holiday * 2nd January Holiday Buckie Holiday § Keith Holiday Good Friday May Day Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday Keith Holiday Queens Diamond Jubilee Buckie Holiday §
Tues. 27th Dec. 2011 Mon. 2nd Jan. 2012 Tues. 3rd Jan. 2012 Mon. 2nd April 2012 Mon. 2nd April 2012 Fri. 6th April 2012 Mon. 7th May 2012 Mon. 4th June 2012 Mon. 4th June 2012 Tues. 5th June 2012 Mon. 11th June 2012
Buckie Holiday § Summer Bank Holiday Keith Holiday Buckie Holiday § Keith Holiday Buckie Holiday § St Andrews Day Christmas Day
Mon. 30th July 2012 Mon. 6th Aug. 2012 Mon. 13th Aug. 2012 Mon. 10th Sept. 2012 Mon. 15th Oct. 2012 Mon. 15th Oct. 2012 Fri. 30th Nov. 2012 Tues. 25th Dec. 2012
* substitute, as this holiday falls on a weekend or other bank holiday § includes Cullen, Findochty & Portknockie ‡ includes Garmouth, Kingston, Mosstodloch, Spey Bay & Urquhart
School Term Dates Spring Term Starts Mid-term Holiday Mid-term Holiday Spring Term Ends Good Friday Holiday Summer Term Starts Milne’s High & Feeders May Day Holiday In-service Closure In-service Closure
Thursday 5th January 2012 Friday 10th February 2012 Monday 13th February 2012 Friday 30th March 2012 Friday 6th April 2012 Monday 16th April 2012 Friday 4th May 2012 Monday 7th May 2012 Thursday 17th May 2012 Friday 18th May 2012
Keith Grammar & Feeders Monday 4th June 2012 Summer Term Ends Thursday 28th June 2012 Buckie High & Feeders Monday 11th June 2012 for 2012/2013 (all dates inclusive) Autumn Term Starts Tuesday 21st August 2012 Autumn Term Ends Friday 12th October 2012 Winter Term Starts Monday 29th October 2012 In-service Closure Monday 19th November 2012 In-service Closure Tuesday 20th November 2012 Winter Term Ends Fri. 21st December 2012
Useful Numbers If you have any suggestions for additional useful numbers, please email these to tamsyn@spotlighton.co.uk 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 DOCTORS Ardach Health Centre ....................................01542 831555 Seafield Medical Centre ................................01542 835577 Seafield & Cullen Medical Group...................01542 835577 Keith Medical Centre......................................01542 882244 Dr Grays Hospital, Elgin................................0845 456 6000 page 10 January 2012
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 National Rail Enquiries ..................................08457 484950
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Have you made up your own "God"? God is Holy and He demands something from us. He wants us to put our faith in His Son for salvation. Many people today think that they will be in Heaven as long as they don’t commit any heinous crimes. But the Bible teaches that "all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23). We have all – you & me, everyone - fallen short of God’s moral standards. We have all broken His laws, and our sin makes us unfit for heaven. Only by personally accepting Christ as our own Lord and Saviour – believing that he died for OUR sins and was raised for OUR justification, and forsaking our sins to live in subjection to Him – can we approach this Holy God. The Bible says "He that believeth on the "You turn things upside down, as if the potter were Son (Jesus Christ) hath everlasting life: and he that thought to be like the clay." Isaiah 29:16 believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.”(John 3:35-36) Some have turned God into a loving Santa Claus What have you done then with Jesus which is called who showers us with good things when we are nice. Christ? When we are naughty, however, He isn’t quite as generous. Perish the thought that He would ever God is Just and will by no means pass by sin. punish us! He is a loving God. They think that in the You may not like thinking about this, but the Bible states end He will forgive everyone…except the Hitlers and that God has appointed a day in which He will judge you the Stalins. by that man (Jesus Christ) whom He has appointed. Each of us will personally meet with God one day. We Others have made God into a family doctor. He is will either meet Him in our sins and be judged by Him, there when we need Him. Most of the time we can and be cast into the lake of fire, or if we are saved, we will get on quite well without Him. In fact, we rarely even meet Him clothed in the righteousness of His Dear Son, think about Him unless we have a problem. But when so that when God looks at us He no longer sees our sin, misfortune strikes, they want God to hear their call for but instead sees us clothed in the righteousness of Christ help and come to their rescue. . "He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, (John 3:18). Still others have formed God into a watchmaker. He created the universe, set it in motion and then God is Gracious and Merciful and has given us ample they think He sat back to watch it tick away on its time and opportunity to accept His one way of salvation. own. He is far removed and doesn’t get involved in “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be our affairs. So they believe they are free to form their saved.” Acts 16:31 own laws, their own standards of right and wrong, even their own religion. Have you made a "God" of your own liking, a "God" who
Have we formed our own opinions about who God is; what He is like, what type of lifestyles He approves of and whom He will forgive? Are we making up our own “God”? Have we turned things upside down ?
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resembles a Santa Claus, a watchmaker, a doctor or something else? If so, then you have turned things upside down. Your "God" exists only in your imagination. He is not the God of the Bible, or the God you will meet in eternity. To be ready to meet the true God you must prepare on His terms – your own imagination will only take you to Hell.
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Here’s tae a guid 2012 for a’body! I can’t really claim to be fluent in Doric or, indeed, any dialect of Scots but like most folk around the country I use phrases and words that have seeped into the brain over the years, perhaps from reading the obligatory Broons and Oor Wullie annuals around Christmas and New Year and, more recently, the Chewin’ the Fat and Still Game Christmas specials! It has struck me over the festive period the importance that humour plays in helping to maintain our traditional language and culture. It is particularly important in financially tough times that can be very stressful for families and individuals that we have that humour which gives us a bit of valve to release the pressures that build up each day. In that vein I wish everyone a bit of humour through 2012.
A Happy New Year to one and all! Certainly, from my own perspective,2012 looks to be an exciting year, not least because of a house move (albeit only a couple of miles away) in a matter of weeks! 2012 is also set to be an exciting year in terms of the constitutional debate that is happening in Scotland. It is an exciting time to be in politics with the mix of day-to-day issues combined with the very long-term and strategic decision that will face the people of Scotland in the referendum. All in all 2012 will be a busy and challenging time for most folk and wish everyone power to their elbow in their own challenges.
Angus Robertson MP
Richard Lochhead MSP
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action for happiness present ‘happy’ a film 7:30pm, nairn community and arts centre. entrance fee £5 per adult and half price for under 18s. from roko belic, director of the academy award nominated ‘genghis blues’. call 01667 456747 for more info.
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Cinema Nairn
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Cinema Listings January 2012 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Vue Cinema, Inverness
Over January The Girl with The Dragon Tattoo (tbc) My Week With Marilyn (15) Home Alone (PG)
From friday 6th January Shame (tbc) The Descendents (15)
Visit www.eden-court.co.uk or call 01463 234234 for details
The Artist (PG) The Darkest Hour 3D (12ac) The Iron Lady (12a) War Horse (tbc)
Moray Playhouse, Elgin
The Sitter (15)
New Screenings begin on Fridays Call 01343 542680 or visit www.morayplayhouse.co.uk
A Monster in Paris (tbc) Coriolanus (tbc) J. Edgar (15) Underworld: Awakening 3D (tbc)
Highland Spiritual Cinema
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JANUARY 2012 continued gallery’ elgin library. john macgregor, nairn’s vc. speaker - dave shillabeer. there will be a collection for branch funds. contact derek bird 01343 870562 or visit www.wfascotlandnorth.org.uk ‘music nairn’ presents a concert by the finzi string quartet playing haydn, ravel and brahms. 8pm at nairn community arts centre. tickets £18, members £14 and students £2. tel 01667 455701
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2012 in brief
3 friday feeder @ ironworks 7pm. over 14s. for tickets or more information tel: 0871 789 4173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com4 saturday lhanbryde community challenge quiz night 7pm for 7:30pm, lhanbryde community centre. £2 per person with teams of four. BYOB and nibbles. rachel sermanni @ ironworks 7:30pm, under 16s to be accompanied by an adult. for tickets or info tel: 0871 789 4173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com16 thursday catriona mckay (gaelic harp) and chris stout (shetland fiddle) 7:30pm. ogstoun theatre, gordonstoun school, nr elgin. £12/£6. visit www.thegcs.org.uk for more details. tickets from www.thebooth.co.uk 22 wednesday rizzle kicks - bring on the trumpets 7pm. the ironworks, inverness. visit www.ironworksvenue.com 24 friday the moray society lecture ‘robert reid : abbott of kinloss and bishop of orkney’ by howie firth doors 7pm. elgin museum.
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Chef’s Confidential Chocolate and Berry Roulade Ingredients 150g Caster Sugar 6 large eggs 50g Cocoa Powder 500g mixed frozen fruit (thawed) 50ml Sloe Gin 250ml Double Cream 1 tablespoon Caster Sugar 1 heaped teaspoon of Ground Arrowroot Icing sugar for dusting 1 x 27cm x 22cm baking tin / swiss roll tin 2cm deep baking parchment 1.Lightly grease the baking tin and line with the baking parchment 2.Using two bowls separate the eggs with the whites in one bowl and the yolks in another. Whisk the egg yolks with an electric whisk until they start to thicken. Add the caster sugar and beat until fully mixed. Stir in the cocoa powder. Wash and dry thoroughly the electric beaters. 3.In the separate bowl beat the egg whites until they stand in soft peaks. Fold gently in to the chocolate mixture. 4.Pour in to the lined baking tin and bake in the centre of a preheated oven at 180°C for 20 minutes until it has risen and springy to touch. Remove from the oven and leave in the tin until completely cooled. 5.Place the thawed frozen fruit into a sieve and strain the juice in to a bowl. Place the fruit and one tablespoon of the juices in to a pan with the Sloe Gin and one tablespoon of caster sugar, and heat to simmering point. Mix the Ground Arrowroot with a little of the reserved fruit juice to a paste before stirring in to the fruit mixture to thicken. Allow to cool completely. 6.Place a sheet of greaseproof or baking parchment on to a clean dry service and dust with icing sugar. Turn out the chocolate roulade on to this, and carefully peel off the baking parchment. 7.Spoon the fruit mixture on to the chocolate roulade in a thin layer. Whip the cream to form soft peaks and spoon over the fruit mixture. 8.Roll up the roulade as tightly as you can and place on a serving dish. Chill until you are ready to serve. Don't worry if it cracks as this adds to character of the dish. For a really decadent finish, drizzle melted chocolate over the roulade! Penny Ellis, Owner Knockomie Hotel, Forres tel: 01309 673146
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Dreaming of... ...Vietnam and Cambodia
In these days where people are looking for more exotic destinations, Vietnam and Cambodia are among the next popular countries to travel to. Vietnam offers a fantastic range of places to see and visit, whether you are looking for sightseeing, beaches or a touring holiday. In the city locations an organised tour is a good way to help you become orientated. If you want to explore independently there are a whole array of taxis and 'cyclos' which like a modern day rickshaw offer a novel and fun way to get around. World events have inevitably cast their shadow across this country, which was for so many years the subject of news bulletins rather than travel brochures. In the last 20 years this charming nation of people has opened its doors to visitors. Not only does Vietnam have a variety of places to see, but it also enjoys a vast and beautiful coastline, mist shrouded mountains, mighty rivers and cascading waterfalls. Whether your passion is for history, scenery, food or culture the delicate tapestry of this nation will offer you all of this and much more besides. Hanoi is the capital city of Vietnam, and one of the hidden gems of South East Asia. It retains an elegance and charm not often found in this part of the world. Enjoy in particular the city's French influence, seen in fine old colonial buildings and tree lined boulevards. The vibrant and dynamic Ho Chi Minh city, formerly Saigon, is the largest and most energetic city in Vietnam, and the cultural heart of the nation. Hoi An is a well preserved trading port dating back to the 15th century, and the Mekong Delta and Cu Chi Tunnels (once home to 10,000 people) are well worth visiting. Cambodia was for many years off limits for travellers but now welcomes them with open arms. This magical land boasts ancient temples, dense forests, glorious beaches and a captivating culture and history. The most famous of the country's ancient sites is Angkor. This awe inspiring construction is quite rightly named as one of the 'Seven wonders of the world'. By travelling further afield you can enjoy lazy sun kissed beaches in Sihanoukville, sleepy towns and spectacular national parks. The evocatively named Phnom Penh is a beautiful city full to the brim with charmingly dilapidated colonial heritage. There is also a vibrant riverside promenade and a whole selection of cafes and restaurants. It is important to remember that with developing countries the tourism infrastructure is not as refined as in other places in the region. Hotel standards vary enormously and can be subject to delays and changes. Vietnam and Cambodia are two fantastic countries waiting to be discovered – we should all go before they become tourist traps and become spoilt.
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Great Tit
One of the beauties of birdwatching is that you can do it from the comfort of your own home, especially at this time of year when the temperatures drop and snow covers the ground. Any bird seed that is put out will be a magnet for any birds in the area. Two of the most common species to visit your bird table and feeders are the Blue and Great Tit. The Blue tit is the smaller of the two and very dapper with its bright blue crown black eye stripe and white cheeks. Its breast and belly are yellow whilst the back and tails are lovely blue/green. The male and female plumage is slightly different with the males wings being a deeper ultramarine blue compared to the females lighter medium blue, but this difference can be very slight and unless you have birds together to compare can be very subjective!
Blue Tit
The Great tit is a sleek powerful looking bird; it too has white cheeks and a blue/grey back and tail. However the pure white cheek is surrounded by a jet black head, neck and throat and when seen in good light these black feathers have a beautiful glossy blue sheen to them. The male and female are easier to tell apart with the male having a broad black band extending unbroken from the black throat down the breast before spreading out to a large black patch between the legs, and the female having a less well defined black band and patch between the legs. Both birds are a colourful visitor to your garden and can be viewed to quite close range. Study them closely and you soon see their different characteristics, the Blue Tits being the Cheeky Chappies of the bird table, plus by providing a regular supply of food you will helping them survive the harsh weather. Next month we will be sticking to the basics looking at Greenfinch and Siskin. So until then Good birding!
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