SpotLight on Buckie, Keith & District - July 2016

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CLUBS & SOCIETIES BANFFSHIRE BEADERS Meets 3rd Thursday each month at Arradoul from 2pm - 5pm.

Contact Janet Winterbourne on 01542 850420 for details.

BANFFSHIRE FIELD CLUB 2nd Saturday of the month at St Rufus Church Hall, Turner Street, Keith. Explore natural, cultural & social heritage of the historic county of Banffshire. Visit www.banffshirefieldclub.org.uk BUCKIE AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB Classes for all levels - coaching available. Ages 5-16. Contact David Eckersley: 832078.

BUCKIE CRICKET CLUB Meets at Linzee Gordon Park, Buckie. Junior coaching on Wednesday evenings. Contact William G Flett: 832082.

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

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CAFE 55 1st or 2nd monday each month, 10am, Elgin Youth Cafe, Francis Place. A coffee morning for over 55s. With special guests, hot topics and help with technology.

Come along for refreshments & home-bakes - FREE entry FOCHABERS ANGLING ASSOCIATION Salmon & trout fishing on 1 1/4 mile stretch of the river Spey.

Membership only for residents of Fochabers & surrounding district - 4 visitors permits are available on a daily basis. Call Andy Milne on 07779 233235 or visit www.speyfishingfochabers.com FOCHABERS WRVS LUNCH CLUB Thursdays, 12pm - 1pm at Bellie Church Hall, Fochabers. Freshly cooked 2 course lunch for £4. All welcome. Volunteer drivers wanted

MORAY COELIAC GROUP Meet 1st Saturday of the month (except Jan & Feb), 10:30am in the cafe at Baxters, Fochabers.

Get together for newly diagnosed and existing members to network, ask questions, share recipes and ideas / information. 'Coffee, Cake and Catch up' sessions. All welcome. For further info email Kirsteen.pyett@btinternet.co.uk MS EXTRA 1st Wednesday every month, 10am at Boogie Woogie in FifeKeith square. A social & support group for extraordinary people who just happen to have Multiple Sclerosis. Call Susan Shand 07823 322268 for details MULBEN SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING 1st & 3rd Wednesday. 7.30pm9.30pm, Mulben Hall. All welcome. Contact Margaret Rhynas tel: 860208

FOCHABERS PÉTANQUE CLUB Meets at Fochabers Cricket Club, Fochabers. To play and promote the game of pétanque.

Contact MIke Watt: 832591.

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

GRANGE BADMINTON CLUB Tuesdays 7pm - 9:30pm at King Memorial Hall, Grange Contact Tamsin Morrison on 870251 or tamsin.morrison@btinternet.com

NETMUMS Being a mum can be very isolating so meeting other mums can be a lifeline. Contact Claire Brenton on 07989135607 or email claireymac1@aol.com.

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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 69486 ISLA ART AND CRAFTS Mondays, 7pm - 9pm, Keith.

Help, advice & tutorials from a professional artist and visiting tutors. For info or details call 01542 886070 or 01542 882391.

LIGHT AND LIFE Free Spiritual readings, Spiritual art, Personality styles, Dream Interpretation, Massage, Healing for body, soul & mind. Live music. Meets second Monday of the month in Costa Coffee, High Street, Elgin. 7pm - 9pm. Please check beforehand by calling Alyson on 07733 127539.

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP KEITH & DISTRICT Meet regulary in different places throughout the area. For more information on meetings call 01542 831449 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 PORTGORDON VILLAGE HALL Meeting room, large & small hall complete with kitchen facilities for hire. Contact Denise Robson 01542 834401.

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PORTKNOCKIE BOWLS CLUB Now outdoor and on the Bowling Green. Hat nights are Monday and Friday 6:30pm. (Back indoors towards end of September). For more info call John on 01542 840000.

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

All welcome. Any unwanted wool will be appreciated.

PORTKNOCKIE SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING GROUP Winter dancing session commences Wednesday 2nd September, weekly through till May from 7pm in the Seafield Hall, Portknockie. Beginners are very welcome. The class is full of fun, friendship and is a great way to exercise. For more more info please call 07803 855786 ROTARY CLUB OF BUCKIE Mondays at 5.45pm for 6:15pm Mill House Hotel, Tynet, Buckie.

For more information visit www.rotaryclubofbuckie.org.uk.

RTR ASSOCIATION (MORAY FIRTH BRANCH) Meet monthly & arrange dinners and outings for ex-RTR personnel. Contact Peter on 01542 841740 or Clive on 01542 841529 for more info.

SJÖGREN'S SYNDROME AND LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP Meetings arranged on an adhoc basis. For more information call Sheena on 01343 820635 or Susan on 01343 842656 STRATHISLA STRINGS 1st Wednesday every month from 7:30pm at The Crown, Reidhaven Street, Keith. A communtiy music group playing traditional music from a wide range of sources.

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A BOAT beneath a sunny sky, Lingering onward dreamily In an evening of July Children three that nestle near, Eager eye and willing ear, Pleased a simple tale to hear Long has paled that sunny sky: Echoes fade and memories die: Autumn frosts have slain July.

Still she haunts me, phantomwise, Alice moving under skies Never seen by waking eyes.

Children yet, the tale to hear, Eager eye and willing ear, Lovingly shall nestle near.

In a Wonderland they lie, Dreaming as the days go by, Dreaming as the summers die: Ever drifting down the stream -Lingering in the golden dream Life, what is it but a dream?

A poem by Lewis Carrol

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PASTORAL LETTER & CHURCH MEETINGS Do you have dreams?

Perhaps you are dreaming of a long, hot, relaxing summer. Maybe you are hoping for good exam results for yourself or someone you care about.

Perhaps you have a vision of a better world, where the news isn’t full of despair and disaster. Maybe you dream of being rich and famous!

We have all sorts of dreams, with all levels of seriousness from wild fantasies to dreams we commit our lives to. These dreams can be ours alone, or we may share them with our families, our communities and wider groups. What shapes our dreams? What makes a dream worth shaping our lives around?

Through the prophet Joel, God promised to share God’s vision and dreams with people - big dreams for the whole world. God said, “I will pour out my spirit on everyone: your sons and daughters will proclaim my message; your old folk will have dreams and your young folk will see visions. At that time, I will pour out my Spirit even on servants, both men and women.” (Joel 2:28-29) Christians believe that promise was kept on a Pentecost day in Jerusalem

nearly 2000 years ago. That day we’re told that all Jesus’ friends and followers were gathered together when God’s Holy Spirit came on them, with a noise like a rushing wind and what looked like tongues of fire. Those women and men, very ordinary, flawed, confused women and men, like the rest of us, were transformed. They found themselves speaking aloud in many languages, telling everyone “all the great things that God has done” (see Acts 2:1-21 for the whole story).

Amongst the chaos, Peter, a very ordinary, flawed, confused fisherman, explained to the crowd that this was God’s promise coming true, God’s Spirit coming on young and old, women and men, slaves and free, no matter who. Filled by God’s Spirit, their minds and hearts were opened.

They could dream God’s dreams, glimpse God’s vision, and share all the wonderful things God does. They could do this through God’s love, that love Jesus had shown in his life and death.

God’s vision is big. Dreams of justice and peace for the whole world. A vision of love and welcome for all people, no matter who they are.

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.

Portgordon Community Church Sunday Morning Worship - 11am in the Portgordon Community Centre. Contact Pastor Willie Aitken on

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Messages of hope and healing, for a world that so needs to hear it.

These are also dreams that everyone can dream. No-one is too old, no-one is past it. No-one is too young to contribute or share. No-one’s gender, status, wealth or poverty stops them from dreaming. “Whoever calls out to the Lord for help will be saved.”

Whoever. Whenever. Wherever. All can be filled with God’s Spirit, all can dream, and all can be transformed.

This summer, I hope you get some time to dream – for yourself, for your loved ones, for your community, for the world. As Oscar Hammerstein wrote in “Happy Talk”: “You gotta have a dream, if you don't have a dream, how you gonna have a dream come true?”

And as we dream, may we open our minds and hearts, so that God’s Spirit may fill us, that we might all dream God’s dreams, see God’s visions, and follow Jesus in making them come true.

Rev. Jenny M Adams Minister of Duffus, Spynie & Hopeman Church

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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School Term Dates for 2015/2016 (all dates inclusive) Summer Term Ends Thurs 30th Jun 2016 Summer Holiday Starts Fri 1st Jul 2016 for 2016/2017 (all dates inclusive) Summer Holiday Ends Fri 12th Aug 2016 In-Service Day Mon 15th Aug 2016 Autumn Term Starts Tues 16th Aug 2016 Autumn Term Ends Fri 7th Oct 2016 Autumn Holiday Starts Mon 10th Oct 2016

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Useful Contacts Police Station ......................................................................101 Buckie Leisure Centre ........................................01542 832841 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 886390 Babs Dial A Bus..................................................01542 835800 National Rail Enquiries ......................................03457 484950 Dial ‘M’ For Moray Buses ..................................03001 234565

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

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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 NHS 24 ................................................................................111 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 ......................................0345 4566000

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PARLIAMENT BLOG & TIDE TIMES This is my first Spotlight column since the election and so I’d like to take this opportunity to say a massive thank you for re-electing me to represent Moray in the Scottish Parliament!

It has been an absolute honour to be an MSP here for over 10 years and I look forward to working hard in the next 5 years. During the election campaign my team and I literally knocked on thousands of doors, listening to people’s views. Over the next 5 years you can be sure that I will work hard for everyone in Moray, whether you voted for me or not. If I can be of assistance to you in any way please don’t hesitate to get in touch with my office or feel free to contact me directly at richard.lochhead.msp@parliament.uk.

Once again, thank you for investing your trust in me and I’ll be working hard to ensure that Moray is represented to the best of my ability.

Richard Lochhead MSP

Well, it's been an eventful few weeks. For a start, I got married to my fantastic partner Jen! It was a great day and a huge thank you for the many messages of congratulation that we received following our announcement. More recently I have been involved in European Referendum debates both in Moray and elsewhere. At the time of writing the referendum hasn't yet happened but by the time you read this we'll have an answer on it one way or another! I am also in the final preparations and training for the annual Tattie Scone Competition that takes place alongside the European Pipe Band Championships in Forres. Again it's in between writing the blog and folk reading it so I'll be able to tell you next time how well or otherwise my intensive preparations, testing of different ingredients and general limbering up for the hotly contested competition has gone!

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Rolling Event until 31 august gardens open for charity: haugh garden, roseisle proceeds to chas, alzheimer’s scotland & sg beneficiaries. teas, plant stall. £4. call 01343 835790. gardens open for charity: castleview, auchidoun, dufftown, ab55 4dy. open by arrangement. £3 (honesty box). proceeds to sg beneficiaries. contact 01340 820941.

until september findhorn heritage centre & icehouse 2pm - 5pm daily. for info www.findhorn-heritage.co.uk.

5 july - 9 august elgin museum young marvels project tuesdays only, 11am - 1pm at elgin museum. special project about incorporated trades of elgin. for elgin museum’s young members only! call 01343 543675 or email curator@elginmuseum.org.uk

7 july - 11 august early scottish tribes - family drop in days thursdays only, 11am - 2pm at elgin museum. learn about the picts & scots. crafts & fun things to do. free. call 01343 543675 or email curator@elginmuseum.org.uk

JUNE 2016 27 monday book club for 10 - 12yrs 4pm at buckie library. all welcome. call 01542 832121.

28 tuesday the turbans@the drouthy cobbler 8pm. £12. call 01343 596000 or visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

29 wednesday bookbug for babies & toddlers 1.45pm at buckie library. call 01542 832121.

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gardens open for charity: 10 pilmuir road west, forres, iv36 2hl. open by arrangement. £3. proceeds to mcmillan cancer support & sg beneficiaries. contact 01309 674634.

commemorating the battle of the somme - a talk by ruaraidh adams-cairns 7pm at highlanders museum, fort george. £10, incls wine & nibbles. booking essential. please call 0131 3108765. adult reading group 6.30pm at fochabers library. all welcome. for info call 01343 821434. comedy club @ the drouthy cobbler 7.30pm. £12. visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

until 24 september automata - mechanical wonders brought to life at nairn museum. 10am - 4.30pm (mon - fri),10am 1pm (sat) at viewfield house, nairn. contact 01667 456791 or www.nairnmuseum.co.uk.

28 june - 5 august woodend wood engravers - exhibition at elgin museum. free. 10am - 5pm (mon - fri),11am - 4pm (sat). contact 01343 543675 or email curator@elginmuseum.org.uk.

2 july - 31 july cullen, deskford & portknockie heritage group summer exhibition 10m - 4pm at the memorial hall (town hall), cullen. every day except tuesday.

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2 saturday north sea gas in concert 8pm at lossiemouth football social club. £10. for tickets call 01343 814036. sandra macbeth & friends@hootananny 9.30pm. free.

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it’s a knockout 10am - 5pm at linzee gordon park, buckie. teams of 10. age groups: 8-11s,11-15s & adult teams. to register a team call 0792 3028230 or email denisethomson2@btinternet.com or info@logansfund.com moray saturday orienteering series & schools league 10.15am - 11.30am at lossie east beach & oakenhead forest. www.moravianorienteering.org/. bookbug for babies & toddlers 11.15am at fochabers library. all welcome for a fun singalong. call 01343 821434.

2 saturday - 9 saturday seafest food & drink festival at station park, east esplanade, lossiemouth. arts, culture & heritage. exhibitions, festivals, food & drink, outdoor activities. www.facebook.com/morayseafest.

2 saturday - 31 sunday cullen, deskford & portknockie heritage group summer exhibition 10am - 4pm at the memorial hall (town hall), cullen. every day except tuesday. special event on 9th - moray heritage: researching those who lost their lives in wwi.

9 saturday cullen, deskford & portknockie heritiage group: moray heritage - researching those who lost their lives in wwi 10am- 4pm at the memorial hall (town hall), cullen. all welcome. skerryvore@ ironworks 7.30pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com. forres highland games 12.30pm - 5.30pm at grant park, forres. traditional highland games. massed pipe bands, tug o’ war, heavy events, etc. for info call 01309 673289 or forreshighlandgames.com. forres crafters craft fair 11am - 4pm at the tolbooth, high street, forres. for info contact 07565 499598 or forrescrafters@gmail.com and facebook. fleece & fibre event 2pm - 4pm at auld mill alpacas, mossend farm, mosstowie. spinning & other crafts. field tours. refreshments. free, but donations to the anthony nolan bone marrow trust on the day. booking essential. call 01343 850140.

11 monday keith library storytime 2pm. for info call 01542 882223

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3 sunday annual family fun day! 12pm - 4pm at the side gardens, the eight acres hotel. free. event indoors if weather bad.

4 monday keith library storytime 2pm. for info call 01542 882223. adult reading group 2pm at dufftown library. all welcome. for info call 01340 820272.

scottish country dancing social 7.30pm - 9.45pm at spey bay village hall. sjögren's syndrome & lupus support group meeting 1pm - 3pm at moray resource centre. all welcome. for info call sheena on 01343 820635 or susan on 01343 842656. cullen library storytime 2pm. for info call 01542 841140.

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5 tuesday highland literary salon: speaker - richard holloway 7.30pm at glen mhor hotel, inverness. for more info see www.highlandlitsalon.com. adult reading group 2pm at aberlour library. all welcome. for info call 01340 871693. cullen library storytime 2pm. for info call 01542 841140.

nelson/connell/forbes@the drouthy cobbler 7.30pm. £8. book early. call 01343 596000 or visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

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lossie folk festival - weekend concerts 7.30pm at the beach bar, lossiemouth. open mic format at 7.30pm. all welcome. free entry. for info call 01343 813164 or www.facebook.com/lossiefolkclub.

16 saturday the western front association: ‘mountains, mules and malaria: soldiering with the british salonika force 1915 - 1918’ by alan wakefield, imperial war museum. 2:30pm, elgin library. for details call 01343 870562 or email chairman.wfasnb@virgin.net. schiehallion@hootananny 9.30pm. free. johnny lee memphis: absolute elvis@ ironworks 7pm. visit www.ironworksvenue.com.

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24 sunday jellybean martinez & liam withnail@the drouthy cobbler 7.30pm. £8. book early. call 01343 596000

inverness highland games 11am - 6pm at bught park, inverness. traditional highland games plus the forge gym strong woman event & another attempt at the legendary stonemason’s stone. for info visit www.invernesshighlandgames.com. tomintoul highland games & tominabat hill race 11am - 5.30pm. traditional highland games. heavy & light events, highland dancing, piping competitions, barrel racing, etc. tomintoulhighlandgames.co.uk. cullen golf club - bedhead (tickets only) for info call 01542 840685 or info@cullengolfclub.co.uk.

17 sunday pictism@hootananny 9.30pm. free. scott gibson - life after death@the drouthy cobbler 7.30pm - 9.30pm. £12. book early. call 01343 596000 or visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk. family fun gala day & elgin’s got talent contest 10am - 5pm at cooper park, elgin. charity, trade & craft stalls. funfair amusements, refreshments, etc. registration tent open at 10am. call 01343 544911. car boot sale 9am - 2pm at clochan community centre. pancake teas & bacon rolls. to book a stance call christine on 01542 882478 (evenings).

19 tuesday or 26 tuesday re-shaping care for older people: roadshow in keith. date & time tbc.check local press/posters for details.

21 thursday amy henderson & brian o headhra@hootananny 9.30pm. free. spoken word night@the drouthy cobbler 8pm. £10 (incls spey valley beer). book early. call 01343 596000 or visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

21 thursday - 24 sunday fochabers gala weekend various events. tombola, quiz night, jean carr challenge hill race, buckie & district pipe band, etc.

22 saturday music night 7.30pm at clochan community centre. £2.50 (incl. refreshments at half time). open mic, raffle, byob. proceeds to clochan cc renovations. for info call alan on 01542 850493. page 20 - July 2016

25 tuesday - 29 friday good as new sale 10am - 4pm at cullen hall church.

27 wednesday live session with feis rois ceilidh trail@hootananny 9.30pm. free. buckie thistle girls football - tombola 6pm for 7pm at the buckie british legion. £1.50. bring your own cup. refreshments & raffles. bookbug for babies & toddlers 1.45pm at buckie library. call 01542 832121. the drouthy cobbler comedy club @ the drouthy cobbler 7.30pm. £12. call 01343 596000 or visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

28 thursday “banffshire beaders” open afternoon 1.30pm 4.30pm at the arradoul swi hall, near buckie. display of members work & projects to try. free. contact janet on 01542 850420. simon kempston@the drouthy cobbler 8pm. £10. call 01343 596000 • www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

29 friday feis rois ceilidh trail@the drouthy cobbler 2.30pm. £10. book early. visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

29 friday - 31 sunday speyfest playing fields, east street, fochabers. festival of the best in traditional & contemporary celtic music. tented village hosts a variety of seated & standing events, craft & food fair & an ecumenical celtic kirk service. email info@speyfest.com.

30 saturday nairn show 10am at kinnudie farm, auldearn. livestock exhibitions, craft fair, trade stands, show jumping & more. for info call 01667 455214 www.nairnshow.org.uk. feis rois ceilidh trail@hootananny 9.30pm. free. the mystic shoes@mad hatters (above hootananny) 9.30pm. free. dufftown highland games 11am - 5pm at the mortlach school field, hill street, dufftown. full programme of all light & heavy events, ben rinnes hill race, etc. for info call chris brousseau on 01340 820471 or dufftownhighlandgames.com.

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Forres Highland Games 2016 Tom Logie - Chieftain 2016 Forres Highland Games, an annual celebration of traditional Scottish sport, music and entertainment, takes place on Saturday 9th July 2016 in Grant Park in Forres. Proceedings get under way at 12.30 pm with the Opening Ceremony.

cheering fun cycling event will have local youngsters racing round the track for the Grant Dawson Trophy. Later spectators are invited to have a go in a visitor’s race.

The official opening will be carried out by this year’s Games Chieftain, Mr Tom Logie, a retired local businessman, Forres Heritage Trust leading light and Burgess of the Royal Burgh of Forres. Tom has supported the Games over more than two decades.

Competition Highland Dancing open to all age groups is a very popular and colourful event enjoyed by the overseas visitors, as are the Solo Piping competitions.

The best of track and field athletes, the “heavies”, highland dancers, pipers, grass track cyclists and pipe bands will compete and entertain the spectators in what is sure to be a colourful and enjoyable Scottish highland gathering.

Local highland games such as Forres have over many years been a nurturing ground for developing young athletes who have gone on to represent their country at prestigious events such as the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Grass track cycling races provide a dynamic thrilling spectacle. The Games host the North of Scotland Scottish Grass Track Championship. There is sure to be a good entry and keen competition for the title.

The “message boy’s bike” race, a unique crowd

The Tug-o-War competition is another crowd pleaser with local teams competing for the Harry Troup Trophy.

This year the Games welcome to the arena for the first time the local Military Wives Choir who will entertain the crowd with a selection of songs during the afternoon.

The highlight of the afternoon is the Massed Pipe Bands marching around the arena to the skirl o the pipes and swish o’ the kilts. A sight and sound not to be missed and one for the photo album.

There are numerous displays and trade stands, as well as hot and cold food, ice cream and a licenced beer tent.

Staging the 88th annual Forres Highland Games is only possible through the dedication of the unpaid Games Committee, volunteer judges and local helpers, and the loyal support and generosity of local benefactors and businesses.

A classical summer celebration of Scottish culture.

summer pleasures@ ironworks time (tbc). visit www.ironworksvenue.com. buckie south & west guild coffee morning 9.30am 11.30am at the church hall. tickets (ÂŁ2.50) from guild members or pay at the door. usual stalls. coffee morning in aid of moray fresh start 10am 1pm at st giles church hall. ÂŁ2. coffee/teas & pieces, raffle & produce stall. dance night 7.30pm - 11.30pm at clochan community centre. bring & share. contact pauline 01542 850416.

30 saturday - 31 sunday portgordon art group annual exhibition 10am - 5pm (sat) & 10am - 4pm (sun) at spey bay community centre. ÂŁ1 (incl. teas). for more info email aneelacole@yahoo.co.uk.

31 sunday car boot sale (idca) 8:30am - 1pm, inchberry hall, orton, fochabers. turn up before 8.30am, no booking required. ÂŁ8 per pitch / ÂŁ16 per van (double pitch). tea/coffee/butteries/cakes in hall and bbq food from the hut. visit www.wherecanwego.com. cullen harbour gala 12pm - 4pm at cullen harbour, port long road, cullen. usual visiting yachts, buckie lifeboat, bbq, numerous stalls, etc. a mini regatta of st ayles skiffs is planned. kai humphries@the drouthy cobbler 7.30pm. ÂŁ8. call 01343 596000 or visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

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On arrival the bar area buzzed with excited energy and was comfortably full of relaxed, happy faces and then we were taken upstairs where the dramatic difference in decor and atmosphere was stunningly breathtaking. In contrast to the earthy, cave-like feel of the bar downstairs, the restaurant was all black with white linen, shiny cutlery, crystal clear glasses and a stylish bar. The soft music and low lighting made you feel like you were stepping into another world.

Once seated we were offered water for the table and a selection of delicious breads.

The staff cannot be faulted - upstairs or down - they present a friendly and upbeat attitude, communicate specials, make menu recommendations and listen well to customer orders.

They are always happy to help and nothing is too much effort. Happy staff will always go the extra mile.

There is a set, 3 course menu with the option of having only 2 courses and is different every time. Our selection that night was sublime. I started with Beef tartare, slow cooked egg yolk, toasted brioche and brie fondue and it was truly remarkable, perfect actually! I could've had seconds which is more a reflection on the otherworldly taste than the portion size. My husband had Spiced Orkney crab cakes, tomato & sweetcorn salsa with baby herb salad and he was equally as delighted with his taste sensation.

For the main course, I decided to go with Seared tuna loin, olives, fine beans, sun dried tomatoes, jersey royals & sauce gribiche - a delightful feast for the eyes and equally as exquisite on the tastebuds! My other half was spoiled with Slow cooked Clash farm pork belly, crispy polenta, chickpea cassoulet, spinach & Stornoway black pudding - all the things that ring his bells!

Dessert seemed too much to tackle alone as we were both sated, but it would've been rude not to - right? We decided to share and were recommended the Chocolate blondie with peanut butter sauce - it was served with vanilla ice cream and we were glad we 'made space' The dishes were executed perfectly both to look at and taste. I know I sound like I'm gushing, but with good cause. I'm competent in the kitchen so when I go out I love to eat something I couldn't or wouldn't make myself and this was truly a gastronomic sensation!

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Making Whole Family Recovery Possible Arrows is a holistic service for individuals affected by alcohol and drugs. We support both Adults experiencing drug and alcohol problems, and children and families affected by a loved oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s substance use.

The range of supports available in Arrows are both individual and group centred and can be used as part of a whole family approach to recovery or one to one support personally tailored and unique to each familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s circumstances.

program. Arrows work to improve coping strategies and parenting approaches through supporting effective communication, providing whole family activities, play and positive experiences.

As Recovery is personal the confidential nature of treatment and support with Arrows is upmost and we support individuals to understand the boundaries of sharing information, as well as making informed choices when involving loved ones within our whole family approach.

Friends, family or others connected to an individual may recognise their drug or alcohol issue first. Being in a close relationship with someone struggling with an addiction can be frustrating, painful and sometimes a lonely journey.

Worried about your substance use and its impact on your family and relationships?

Individuals experiencing drug and alcohol issues may feel isolated from loved ones, unable to seek support from those closest to them or pressurised into establishing positive changes which can lead to deterioration within relationships, and creating further challenges for recovery.

Arrows can support you to involve loved ones in your recovery at a pace and level that suits you. We can guide you to have conversations with loved ones inviting their involvement within your recovery plan. Many of our activities, groups and events are family inclusive; we provide focused support through couples and family counselling.

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Linking with Carers Support Family members often donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t recognise themselves as unpaid carers even though they are entitled to the carer supports available. Arrows and Quarriers Carers Support Service (Moray) can work with you on a joint register to ensure access to the training, short breaks and group supports available through their Service.

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Nairnshire Farming Society Nairn Show 2016 Fun for all !the

The Nairnshire Farming Society is holding its 218th Annual Show on Saturday the 30th of July at Kinnudie Farm Auldearn.

Nairn Show will have something for everyone with an excellent food fair, quality trade stands, a full and varied programme of afternoon entertainment and an excellent display of livestock in the cattle, sheep and horse sections. This year’s show is shaping up to be a very attractive and fun-filled day for all the family and we are hoping for a good crowd.

Car parking is to be free this year whilst admission charges are held at £10 per Adult, £5 per concession and secondary school child, £1 per primary child, and pre-school children having free admission. Our charges are set at a level to cover the substantial set up costs associated with the show and also to enable the society to make donations to local clubs and charities.

Visitors will also be treated to a varied line up of trade stands both on the field and under canvas in the Food and Craft Fairs which will offer all kinds of merchandise including local produce and fancy goods as well as the very latest agricultural machinery. The Food Fair will again include cookery demonstrations throughout the day by various providers in a dedicated kitchen area.

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There will also be a display of vintage tractors and machinery, a range of catering facilities, including the return of a public catering marquee and a licensed bar.

As ever the marquee competitions will be highy competitive and no doubt will produce a wonderful display of horticulture, wine, honey, baking, produce and handicrafts.

Main Ring entertainment will include visits by Ringside Lurchers and Nairn and District Pipe Band. It will also feature a Vintage Tractor Parade, Horse and Carriage Display, The Penguin’s Tuxedo Street Band, Livestock Parades and Children’s races. Scotty’s Circus Workshop will be in attendance providing entertainment for our younger visitors.

Horse Show Jumping will also take place in a separate arena and also in the main ring later in the day.

The Nairn Show website, www.nairnshow.org.uk, will be updated regularly between now and show day to give the most up to date information regarding the show.

The day will be rounded off with a Marquee Dance in the Showfield from 9pm to 1am with dancing to music by BIRO. Admission is open to persons aged 16 and over with a wristband scheme and requirement for ID in place.

NAIRN SHOW Saturday 30th July 2016 Kinnudie Farm, Auldearn

There’s something for everyone!

Cattle, Sheep & Horse Judging Craft Fair Trade Stands Food Fair Cookery Demonstrations Horticultural & Flower Show Baking, Produce and Handicrafts including Children’s Section Ringside Lurchers

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For further information contact email: secretary@nairnshow.org.uk or tel: 01667 455214

or check out our website at www.nairnshow.org.uk COURTESY BUS FROM NAIRN BUS STATION (Daytime only)

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INNES HOUSE

Weddings and Corporate Entertainment A Unique place for any Occasion 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.

Alternatively, you and some of your guests may stay the night in one of our splendidly appointed bedrooms and leave after a leisurely breakfast the next morning.

Offer extended!

Any couple booking their wedding within six months of their wedding date, will be offered a complimentary wedding night accommodation along with a 'Champagne Toast' upgrade of their chosen drinks package

Innes House – Elgin – Moray – IV30 8NG Tel. 01343 842410 enquiries@inneshouse.co.uk – www.inneshouse.co.uk Please quote ‘SpotLight’ when making an enquiry

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