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Meets at the Baptist Church Hall, Buckie on Monday 6pm-7pm. Originating in Sweden, aiming to get people healthy. Exercise to music, open to all. Call Joan Thain: 01542 832749 or 07970 118647. www.fsaberdeen.co.uk

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Support and understanding to families / friends of problem drinkers. For confidential local meetings call 020 7403 0888 or visit www.al-anonuk.org.uk

IYENGAR YOGA Tues 10am - 11.30am & Thurs 6pm - 7pm at Glenlivet Hall, Ballindalloch.Concentrates on postural alignment & body awareness & classes are sequenced to promote health in the body & stablity in the mind, making you feel good! For info call Jo Macdonald on 07722 594966 or email johanne.macdonald@tescp.net

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KEITH CRICKET CLUB Desperate for new players. All ages & abilities welcome. Practice on Thursdays - 5pm Juniors & 6pm Seniors at Fife Park, Keith. Contact N Green on 01542 887105 for more details. LGBT MORAY 1st Tuesday each month, 7:30pm at The Mucklecross Pub, Elgin. 18+ only. OR 3rd Saturday at 10:30am at The Mosset Tavern, Forres. Well attended group with mixed ages. For more details visit www.lgbtmoray.co.uk, email lgbtmoray@gmail.com or call 07598 418638 LGBT MORAY YOUTH Social networking group online on Facebook at 'LGBT Moray Youth' or contact Katie Quartly at lgbtmorayyouth@gmail.com. Young volunteers wanted to help start a group in Moray. MORAY & NAIRN FLORAL ART CLUB 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm in The Tolbooth, Forres. Mar - Jun & Sept - Dec. Annual fee. New members welcome. For more information call Jean on 01309 672552 MORAY BURIAL GROUND RESEARCH GROUP (MBGRG) Local heritage group researching and recording monumental inscriptions in churchyards & cemeteries in

Moray. Contact Helen Mitchell on 01343 546620 or visit www.mbgrg.org MORAY DISABILITY FORUM We welcome everyone interested, or working in the area of disability to become a member of the group. Call Irena Paterson (Chairperson) on 01343 545663 or 01343 546968 or email irenaandneil@btinternet.com MORAY FIELD CLUB Regular walks, not strenuous from April - Oct, plus three indoor meetings per year. The aim of Moray Field Club is to stimulate an interest in and further the study of antiquities, local and natural history, geology and landscape of Northern Scotland.. Call Lynda Anderson (Secretary) on 07990 600499 for more information. MORAY GIRLS FOOTBALL CLUB Meets at Elgin Academy Games Hall (Mon, Tues & Wed evenings). For timings & age groups please see Contact. Welcoming girls from throughout Moray & Speyside. If you are aged between 9-14yrs & have played football or are keen to play, why not come along to one of our sessions? We are especially keen to recruit goalkeepers for our under 13s teams, even if you've not tried it before! Sessions are weekly. Phone Shona on 07723769076 or send a message via our facebook page, Moray Girls Football Club.

ST. THOMAS PARENTS AND TODDLERS GROUP Mondays 9:15am - 11am, during term time, Chapel Street, Keith, AB55 5AL (across from St. Thomas School) Toys, crafts and snacks for infants and toddlers and a cuppa for parents. All parents and children welcome! THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND BANFF & MORAY Promoting the NTS and fundraising to support local properties, Brodie Castle &Leith Hall. Varied annual programme of events. Ring the secretary on 01343 835258 or email secretary2.bmnts@ btinternet.com YOGA THERAPY 1st £& 3rd Friday of each month at the Oaks, Morriston Road, Elgin. Free but need to book. Yoga therapy with Connie McGrath BWY (Dip) is the application of specific yoga which can support & nurture people who are affected by cancer or progressive illness in their efforts to cope with the disease & their tratment. Can help those affected to acknowledge, accept & process the emotions that arise & offers a range of techniques to support them through the period of profound physical & emotional changes that occur. Contact Mairi on 01343 562460. PLEASE NOTE: Details of Clubs & Societies are published on a rotational basis.

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PORTGORDON B.A.L.L. GROUP FOR OVER 60S Join us every Thurs 10am 12pm in Portgordon Village Hall. £2.50 per session. New members welcome. For info call 01343 567093. 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.

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The Free Community Information website - Free to view and Free to upload your listings. View our entire database of Clubs and Societies, Trades Listings, What’s On Diary, Restaurants, Reviews and articles, Schools, Holidays Tides, Useful Numbers and more... PASTORAL LETTER & CHURCH MEETINGS Many years ago, in a land far from these shores — Musselburgh to be precise — I was approached by the East Lothian Courier for an ‘interview.’ The reason for this was understandable. As I was a newly inducted minister and a national celebrity into the bargain (I once played for Ayr United Boys’ Team) they obviously thought that they should be the first to get a scoop. If I remember correctly it was one of those question/answer pieces; the kind where you are asked what is your favourite meal/whisky/tobacco etc. Clearly if I was to undergo a similar exercise today I’m sure my answers might be a tad different from the ones I had chosen aeons ago. Apart from one that is. It was put to me by the roving reporter what my perfect day might consist of and I replied — sitting in front of a peat fire, with a broken phone, (no mobiles in those days), a malt whisky and a good book. As a man of simple pleasures that would be bliss.

What would yours be? Climbing a hill and admiring the views? Watching a good film (well you wouldn’t watch a bad one would you?). Attending an excellent drama production like Murder at Crumbley Down Manor? — a splendid presentation recently performed by the Cullen and Deskford Disaster Theatre Company. There are many pastimes which give us pleasure but what often hinders us is that nagging demonic voice, which often whispers in our ear that we should always be busy. I’m sure it’s not just the Presbyterians who suffer from this dilemma. There are some wonderful stories of Jesus needing to get away from the crowds and spend time on his own or with his closest friends — Luke 5:15-16 ‘. . . crowds of people came to hear him and to be healed of their sickness but Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.’ Mark 6:31 Jesus said to his

All Saints Episcopal Church, Buckie Sundays 11.30am: Parish Eucharist. Contact Canon Jeremy Paisey: 01542 832312. Buckie Baptist Church Sundays 11am & 6pm. All welcome. Contact Rev. Gavin Hunter • Church - 836041• Manse - 833587 • jesuslives@hotmail.co.uk Buckie Church of Christ Sunday 9.30am: Bible Study. Morning worship 11am. Children welcome. Tel: 01542 834696. Buckie North, Church of Scotland Cluny Square. Sundays 11am and 6pm. Contact Rev. Isabel Buchan on 01542 832118 Buckie Salvation Army Sunday meeting @ 6pm and Tuesday Musical Tots 10am. Enquiries 01542 489061 Buckie South & West, Church of Scotland High Street. Sundays 11:30am including Sunday school. Call 01542 833775 or email buckiesouwester@btconnect.com Buckie Methodist Church Sundays 11am and 6pm. Sunday school, Bible studies, prayer meetings, study and house groups, Alpha and Women’s Guild. Rev. Chris Jackson. Tel: 01542 833765. chris.jackson7@gmail.com Cullen & Deskford Church of Scotland First Sunday of the month. Hall church at 11am. Followed by soup & sweet. Every other Sunday. Auld Kirk

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disciples, ‘Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.’ Jesus knew the value of recuperation and relaxation. These were vital to his ministry and state of mind. This quiet place which Jesus often spoke about is time out — time for yourself — time to recharge and take stock — time to just ‘be,’ and that is crucial for all of us. Giving ourselves permission to enjoy this freedom, which is ours, is vitally important for the wellbeing, not just as individuals but for society and should never be taken for granted. So next time you feel the need to unwind because everything is getting on top of you, switch off your phone, kick off your shoes — unless you’re going for a walk outside — and breathe. You’ll be in good company.

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at 10.30am and the 2nd and 4th Sundays. Jubilee Hall, Deskford at 12pm. Contact Sheila Sellar: 01542 840760. Email: sasellar@btinternet.com Cullen Methodist Church, Buckie Sundays 11am. Contact Rev. Chris Jackson. Tel: 01542 833765. chris.jackson7@gmail.com Enzie Parish Church Portgordon, Buckie. Sunday worship and Sunday school 10am. Call 01542 833775 or Email: enziekirk@btconnect.com Findochty Church of Scotland Sundays 9.45am. All welcome. Contact David Pirie: 01542 834123. Findochty Methodist Church Sunday fellowship 11am. Rev. Chris Jackson. Tel: 01542 833765. chris.jackson7@gmail.com Findochty Salvation Army Sundays 10:30am Morning meeting, S.A.S Kids 12pm (Sunday School), 6pm evening meeting plus a weekly programme. Contact Majors Bruce & Isobel Smith on 01542 832189 for details.

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Almost a year has passed since I was returned to Parliament as a Green MSP. Since then I have been heavily involved in scrutinising the Scottish Government through my roles on the parliament’s Rural Economy and Justice Committees as well as the sub-Committee on Policing. I have also campaigned on a number of important issues affecting our local communities including concerns around the transportation of nuclear material from Dounreay, via Wick airport and against plans to scrap Highlands and Islands Enterprise’s board. For over a year now I have also supported the campaign against ship to ship oil transfers in the Cromarty Firth, proposals which have the potential to devastate dolphin and other wildlife populations, tourism, our most important industry, if they proceed.

"Like many folk I have recently been enjoying some haggis, neeps and tatties at one of the many Burns Suppers that take place across Moray, Scotland and, indeed, the entire world, in January every year celebrating the life of our national bard. Every year I never cease to be impressed by the local talent here in Moray whether it is from fabulous speakers reciting Burns work to musicians, particularly our young folk, whose skills are quite incredible. Moray has a fantastic depth of talent and many, many willing teachers looking to pass on their knowledge to the next generation. We should be very proud of this talent in our region and the much wider impact that it has! Finally - a quick mention of the Council Elections coming up in May. Whatever choice people make in the ballot box, it is important that we use our vote. Please check if you are registered to vote and, if not, there is still time to do so!"

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Parliament was in recess for a week in February which was a good opportunity for me to catch up with casework and meet with people across the constituency. One of the highlights was hosting a visit from the Deputy First Minister, John Swinney. In his role as Education Secretary he met with teachers from across Moray to hear about their experiences and some of the challenges they face. Our teachers do a fantastic job and work incredibly hard and it was great to give them the chance to feedback to the Education Minister directly. Whilst he was here, we also visited the new Glasgow School of Art Campus at Altyre Estate near Forres. It was fantastic to show him the new campus and to discuss the opportunities the campus provides creative industries here in Moray. There’s absolutely no doubt the opening of the campus is one of the most exciting developments in Moray in recent years.

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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

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Rolling Events until 9 march ehs student photography exhibition the gallery, moray college, elgin. 9am till 5pm, free. photos will be on sale for the fri, diverse collection of photographs from students at elgin high school, will be on display at the gallery. contact: jess standfast jess.standfast2@moray-edunet.gov.uk

17 march - 28 april coastal photography group exhibition open all day , open night starts at 7-30pm, buckie library, free, display of local photographers work. open evening on march 29th . all welcome, contact: peter macdonald 01542 833867 or email macdonaldpeter962@gmail.com admin@winterburnmedia.co.uk

moray supports refugees: appeal for warm clothing, tents & equipment for adults, children & babies living in refugee camps. collection points at the sorting centre, chanonry estate, elgin (near blind spot) mon 10am - 12.30pm, thurs 2pm - 4.30pm & fridays 11.30pm - 2pm; babalou,high street,forres; reboot, greshop road, forres; drop off caravan, pineridge, findhorn foundation & 6 havers place, hopeman (if no-one in place in garden shed). helpers required to sort clothing or host a drop off point. contact christine preece at chrispreece1@hotmail.com.

sophie ellis-bextor @ironworks, tbc, inverness www.ironworksvenue.com

22 wednesday the drouthy cobbler comedy club @the drouthy cobbler, 8pm. www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

24 friday where 2 today music afternoon tea dance/ceilidh grantown legion, 2-4pm, £2.50 for tea, fabulous afternoon tea, music, dancing, singing and raffle. 24pm all welcome contact: ros munro 01479 810004 ros@ct4u.co.uk www.ct4u.co.uk livewire ac/dc @ironworks, inverness, 7.30pm, www.ironworksvenue.com hunter & the bear @the drouthy cobbler, elgin, 8pm - 10pm, sold out. www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk moray rock garden club: up & down kajmaktcalan new elgin hall annex, land street, new elgin, 7.30pm, £10 annual subscription, speaker: davie sharp, contact: alan souter (convener) 01340 871504 grand concert of fiddle music st. giles church, elgin. 7.30 pm, £7 (concessions £6) from society members, elgin strathspey & reel society along with guest artists barbara anderson on fiddle and singer erin ralph

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Does My Mower Need Sharpened ? Chances are – yes. I know many of you dutifully take your petrol machines into the local garden machinery place each spring. They will probably change the oil, filters, plugs and sharpen the blades ready for another season. Some do this themselves. I also know however that many machines are long overdue a service. You may find it’s getting harder to start, maybe not, but what is inevitable is that most lawnmower blades only manage a season before the blade is dulled. If you have an electric or flymo type machine, the same applies. On smaller, lighter machines, often a better option is just to change the blade, which at £10-£20 might actually prove cheaper than sharpening. Also, there are many lightweight alloys used in some blades nowadays, which don’t tend to keep an edge as well as heavier metals. When the blade loses its’ sharpness, it doesn’t make a clean cut through the grass sward. There are some obvious signs that this might be a problem. It may seem to struggle to give a decent cut at all; there may be issues with clumping and leaving material on the lawn, particularly when the grass has some wet in it (much of the time in our climate). Less understood perhaps is that a blunt blade will often end up tearing the grass leaf, rather than providing a clean cut. If you examine a few blades of grass, you will be able to see either a straight clean cut at the top, or a rather ragged, torn top. The result of a poor cut is bruising to the grass leaf, which causes the tip to turn brown, as it has been damaged. The overall effect can be to leave the grass with poor colour. Instead of an even, healthy green, it has a tinge of brown throughout. A ragged cut to the material of any plant provides a weak point, making it susceptible to diseases and moulds. You hear the same advice given for pruning and hedging shears.

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25 saturday moray women's aid masquerade ball elgin town hall, 6.30pm - 12.30am, £75 per person or table of 10 discount raising funds for moray women's aid. ticket sales close at noon on 19th february 2017 contact: elle johnston 01343 548549 ellejo@mwaelgin.co.uk

7 tuesday black star riders + gun + the amorettes@ironworks, inverness, tbc, www.ironworksvenue.com coastal photography group monthly meeting portessie public hall, 7pm - 9pm, £2, local group of photographers, meeting on first tuesday of each month. looking and discussing photographs, contact: peter macdonald 01542 833867 macdonaldpeter962@gmail.com

8 wednesday MARCH 2017 2 thursday andrea turner quartet moray jazz club, elgin city, 7.30pm - 10.30pm, football ground social club, borough briggs road, elgin £4 members, £6 nonmembers an evening of relaxing jazz music with the andrea turner quartet, contact: tom mcpherson, morayjazz@gmail.com www.facebook.com/morayjazz thursday open mic night at copper dog pub, the craigellachie hotel, free entry, 7.30pm - 10.30pm, acoustic music sessions hosted by max mcpherson. book a slot or come along & listen. please book if dining. contact: lesley ann parker 07887 846495 lesley@leap-scotland.com.

3 friday american idiot the musical @ironworks, inverness, tbc. www.ironworksvenue.com concert by gordonstoun music students at gordon chapel, fochabers 7.30pm, gordon chapel, fochabers, donations at the door, varied programme refreshments further details contact: fiona on 01542 833213 or email fionahay32@gmail.com

3 friday - 4 saturday north sea gas @hootannay, inverness 9.30pm

9 thursday march 2017 advanced driving course elgin library, 7.30pm - 9pm, covering the topic of "human factors & vehicle control" why not come along on the first day (free)

9 thursday - 11 saturday oliver! elgin town hall 7.30 nightly and 2pm saturday, £15 (£12 for under 12 and blockbookings) well-live family musical by lionel bart contact: ken smith 01343 547237 knsmith59@aol.com www.elginmusicaltheatre.com

10 friday the real thing @ironworks, inverness, 7pm, www.ironworksvenue.com

11 saturday lee scratch perry @ironworks, inverness, 7.30pm, www.ironworksvenue.com

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4 saturday vitalic @ironworks, inverness, tbc www.ironworksvenue.com sing-along-a-swing @mad hatters, inverness, 7pm wild women day findhorn village centre, 10am 5pm, tickets from email address, spend the day in the forest, discovering some traditional living skills, woodland bushcraft & carving. contact: 01309 690450, enquiries@wild-things.org.uk

5 sunday siobhan miller @the drouthy cobbler, elgin, 8pm 10pm, www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

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moray, banff & badenoch decorative & fine arts society (mbbdfas): fizz & crackle the williamson hall, duff avenue, elgin, 11am, exploring the inventiveness & technical brilliance of john singer sargent's work. speaker: mary alexander contact: membership@nadfas-in-elgin.org.uk www.nadfas-inelgin.org.uk

the inverness ½ marathon & 5k fun run inverness, 12.30pm, open to all ages & abilities, 01463 667500 dougal's jumper @hootannay, inverness 9.30pm

13 monday light & life costa coffee, 66 high st. elgin, 7-9pm, free spiritual readings, dream interpretation, spiritual art, personality styles, massage, healing, nail art, music. contact: alyson sim 07733127539 malalysim@lightlife.org.uk www.lightlife.org.uk

13 monday - 18 saturday nethy bridge annual charity shop mon 10am - 4pm & 6.30pm - 8pm; tues to friday 10am - 2pm & sat 10am - noon at church hall, dell road, nethybridge.

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16 thursday the temperance movement @ironworks, inverness, tbc. www.ironworksvenue.com

17 friday lional supported by cold years @the drouthy cobbler 8pm - 11pm. www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk st patrick's day party @ironworks, inverness, tbc www.ironworksvenue.com

18 saturday stiff little fingers @ironworks, inverness, 7pm www.ironworksvenue.com lost in the riots @mad hatters, inverness, 9.30pm moravian orienteering club mayne wood, elgin, 10.15am www.moravianorienteering.org schiehallion @hootananny, inverness, 9.30pm

18 saturday - 19 sunday newtonmore 10 mile road race newtonmore, tbc, the weekend also includes a 2 mile fun run, entertainment on the saturday night & the "hangover mile" race on sunday www.newtonmore.com

19 sunday haughs of cromdale 10k road race haughs of cromdale, 1.30pm (start) Â£7 enter on the day at cromdale hall. contact: john diffey 01479 873488.

20 monday An evening with Lin Anderson Buckie Library, 6pm 7pm, Meet best-selling crime writer Lin Anderson & find out more about her life & work. Contact: 01542 832121

22 wednesday the drouthy cobbler comedy club 8pm - 10pm Â£12.50 www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

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Music THE DROUTHY COBBLER February saw several sell-out performances at Elgin’s The Drouthy Cobbler - including television comedian Seann Walsh and indie-rock favourites, Hunter & the Bear. As the nights draw out and holidays approach, their events look likely to become busier & busier. This month they have the welcome return of Patrick Monahan for his ‘That 80’s Show’ tour (23rd & 24th). After the huge success of last year’s ‘The Disco Years’, which told the story of his parents meeting in Iran in the 1970’s at the height of disco, this sequel hilariously details what it was like living as an immigrant in Britain after escaping the Iraq-Iran War. Full of his usual funny and heartfelt stories and lots of audience interaction, this will be a great show. Sticking with comedy, Wednesday the 29th is the monthly Drouthy Cobbler Comedy Club, featuring some of the best comedians from around the country. March is a good month for music lovers. For folk and trad fans, they are hosting the wonderful Siobhan Miller (5th). Siobhan, performing here as part of her trio, is the only vocalist to have won Scots Singer of the Year at the Scots Trad Awards twice and has also been noted for her beautifully crafted songs. Full of jazz inspired rhythms and punctuated by her fantastic voice, she is not to be missed. For those looking to take a walk on the louder side of things, you won’t be disappointed. Inverness based band, Lional will be showcasing their own unique brand of Indie Noir (17th). After years of touring and building their name across the U.K., last year saw them being invited to perform in Los Angeles, making inroads in a hugely important market. They are supported by Cold Years, a rock and roll punk band from Aberdeen who have become known for their energetic live performances. They end the month (31st) with two of the best up and coming bands from the north of Scotland. Ralia are an Inverness indie band, whilst The Roov are from Lossiemouth. Both bands have been paying their dues by gigging any chance they get, and it’s great to see them getting the recognition they deserve, proving again that the future of Scottish music is in safe hands.

24 friday 2017 ssafa lossiemouth masquerade ball (black tie) the laichmoray hotel, elgin, 6.30pm - 12am, £40 dress to impress, enjoy a fabulous meal, dance to live music, have a great night & support a local charity. contact: anne marie,

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29 wednesday the drouthy cobbler comedy club @the drouthy cobbler, 8pm - 10pm, www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

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neville staple band + bombskare @ironworks, inverness, 7.30pm, visit www.ironworksvenue.com elgin strathspey & reel society annual festival of scots fiddle music the williamson hall, 27a duff avenue, elgin 8.45 am to about 1.00 pm and 1.30 pm, entry by donation, a series of competitions for different ages from primary up to championship class. all welcome to come and listen. contact: jim hogg 01807 590 276 jimlehogg1@btinternet.com

26 sunday moray road runners 10km miltonduff, 12.15pm 5pm, part of the northern scot series. www.morayroadrunners.com/events/moray-roadrunners-10km inchberry & district community association car boot sale inchberry hall, orton, fochabers, 8.30am -

ralia supported by the roov @the drouthy cobbler, 9pm - 11pm www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk what is europe: the cultural landscape of its peoples elgin museum hall, 1 high street, elgin 7.30pm £3, £2 for society members, £1.50 for students, a talk in the moray society lecture series 2016/17, by dr. lester borley, cbe, former sec. gen. of europa nostra. contact: mary shand 01343543675 curator@elginmuseum.org.uk www.elginmuseum.org.uk moray rock garden club: arunachal pradesh, land of the dawnlit mountains new elgin hall annex, land street, new elgin 7.30pm, £10 annual subscription, speaker: elspeth mackintosh contact: alan souter (convener) 01340 871504

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