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BUCCANEER THEATRE CLUB Club nights are Monday, 7pm at RAF Lossiemouth. New members interested in both onstage and back-stage activities welcome. For more info call Chris on 07789 552968 or Ally on 07887 513915.

CULLEN ART GROUP Meets Tues 9am - 1pm at Cullen Community Centre. Friendly and supportive group. New members welcome. Coffee break at 11am.

Contact Janet on 01542 840228 or janet.creese@btinternet.com

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

CULLEN BOWLING AND TENNIS CLUB For anyone who is interested in bowling and tennis. Bowls, tennis rackets, balls and shoes all available. Contact Sandra Douglas: 01542 840118

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MACS MORAY AREA CANCER SUPPORT Meets 2nd Monday each month, 6:30pm - 9pm at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Elgin. A support group for anyone of any age affected by cancer. For support or information call 07516 219151 or e-mail info@macsuk.org MORAY ADVANCE MOTORISTS & MOTORCYCLISTS Reg. Scottish Charity SC 033561 visit www.morayiam.org.uk or call 01309 673954 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

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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 ART GROUP Fridays 1pm-4pm, Portgordon Community Centre. Please note: we have no vacancies at the moment. Contact: 850409.

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“The Spirit immediately drove Jesus out into the wilderness. He was in the wilderness for forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on him.” Mark 1:12-13 NRSV Lent, which begins next week, on Ash Wednesday is the season of penitence and abstinence which recalls how after his baptism, The Holy Spirit drove Jesus into the desert to endure fierce temptation for forty days and forty nights to prepare him for his ministry.

The preaching of the 17th Century poet George Herbert, who was a country parson, identified that in the face of the love of Christ for mankind, there is kindled the desire to imitate, however inadequately, the virtue and love of Christ in our lives. In his poem, Lent, he gives his own reason for loving Lent: “It’s true we cannot reach Christ’s forti’th day; Yet to go part of that religious way, Is better than to rest. We cannot reach our Saviour’s puritie, Yet are we bid, Be holy ev’n as he. In both let’s do our best.” This is a realistic and compassionate goal; it is spurred by devotion and love, not fear.

The love of Christ means a great deal.

Discipline alone may lead to an aimless joyless Lent guaranteed to bring despair and failure. Herbert told his flock: “We imitate and commemorate our Saviour’s humiliation in fasting forty days; and that

we ought to endeavour to be like him in purity”.

Jesus knew the danger of hypocrisy, and of putting on a false front of piety. In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus told his hearers: "Beware of practising your piety before others in order to be seen by them: for then you have now reward from your Father in heaven" Matthew 6:1 NRSV, and that: "When you fast, do not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces so as to show others that they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that your fasting may be seen not by others but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you." Matthew 6:16-18 NRSV Another 17th Century poet, Robert Herrick, noted spiritual slackness purportedly justified by adherence to the letter of the "rules" rather than being the product of the spirit of devotion and spiritual seeking promoted by Jesus and George Herbert. Herrick wrote a poem, To Keep a True Lent, which begins with the words: “Is this a Fast to quit the dish of Flesh, yet still to fill the platter high with Fish?"

– and continues: "No; 'tis a Fast to dole thy sheaf of wheat and meat unto the hungry soul.

All Saints Episcopal Church, Buckie Sundays 11.30am: Parish Eucharist.

Contact Canon Jeremy Paisey: 01542 832312.

Buckie Baptist Church Sundays 11am & 6pm. Children welcome. Contact Gordon McPherson (Church Secretary) on 01542 840388 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 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. Tel: 01542 831176.

Cullen & Deskford Church of Scotland First Sunday of the month. Hall church at 11am. Followed by soup & sweet. Every other Sunday. Auld Kirk at 10.30am and the 2nd and 4th Sundays. Jubilee Hall, Deskford at 12pm.

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It is to fast from strife, from old debate and hate; to circumcise thy life To show a heart grief-rent; to starve thy sin, not bin; and that's to keep thy Lent."

Robert Herrick At the beginning of Lent, one of the questions which all who call themselves Christians must ask themselves is: “How far up my priority list do I put my Spiritual Life and Church participation?” Some people have a clear, strong and regular commitment to the prayer life of the Church; others have a much more haphazard approach to the Faith and its practice. Maybe this Lent we should examine our consciences and ascertain whether our “excuses” or “reasons” for not coming regularly to Church are valid.

It is about commitment and priorities.

Maybe this Lent could be a time of coming to Church regularly, considering the implications of our Christian profession for our lifestyle, increasing our commitment, taking Holy Week seriously and making sure that we are in Church at Easter – No excuses folks!

You will get joy at Easter in proportion to the preparation you put in during Lent and Holy Week – in both let us do our best.

The Revd Canon Jeremy Paisey All Saints Episcopal Church, Buckie

Cullen Methodist Church, Buckie Sundays 11am. Contact Ian Burnett (secretary to Church Council): 01542 840234.

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.

Findochty Salvation Army Sundays 10:30am Morning meeting, S.A.S Kids 12pm (Sunday School), 6pm evening meeting plus a weekly programme. Contact Envoy Gordon Lovie on 01542 839633 for details.

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.

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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 Dial ‘M’ For Moray Buses ..................................01343 562533 National Rail Enquiries ......................................08457 484950

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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

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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

DENTISTS The Keith Dental Practice ..................................01542 886251 Buckie Dental Practice ......................................01542 831163

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A big congratulations to Moray Friends of Archie who recently passed their major fundraising goal for refurbishment of the Children's Ward at Moray's Dr Gray's Hospital.The work of Friends of Archie is well known throughout Moray and beyond and many folk will know children who have benefited directly from the work made possible by the fundraising. I have seen 'Archie' out in all weathers with his team of helpers collecting money, as well as the many sponsored events, quiz night and anything else that the very active supporters come up with to squeeze out the pennies and pounds for this worthwhile cause! A huge well done to everyone involved, it is very much appreciated by the people of Moray.

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This month I want to acknowledge the huge amount of work done by volunteers and supporters of the many charities and interest groups that we have in Moray. Particularly in relation to charitable organisations I have been inundated with letters in recent weeks about the Lobbying Bill, which has been considered at Westminster.

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FEBRUARY 2014 26 wednesday diabetes uk moray a.g.m. 7pm - 9pm, in the inkwell at elgin youth cafe, francis place, elgin. richard carey, ceo grampian nhs will discuss diabetes care in grampian and in moray in particular.

27 thursday moray society lecture 2pm, elgin museum hall. a lecture on ‘church interiors in moray’ by marion yool, nadfas. df concerts presents: the stranglers + nine below zero @ ironworks 7pm. over 14s (u16s with adult). call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

28 friday macmillan cancer support (forres) ceilidh with 'the dunphail ceilidh band' 7:30pm at the mosset tavern, forres. £10, includes stovies. tickets from beaver travel, the washington, committee members and forres gazette office. for more info contact sue hellon on 01309 678875 music night 7:30pm - 11pm, clochan community centre. open mic. raffle & refreshments at interval. byob. admission £2.50 proceeds to clochan c.c. renovations. phone alan 01542 850493 mosstodloch quiz night 7pm for 7:30pm start at speymouth hall mosstodloch. teams of up to 4, £2 per member. tea & biscuits served at half time interval free of charge! cash prize for winning team and raffle. donations being most welcome.

MARCH 2014 1 saturday primary school coffee morning 10am - 12pm, north church hall, keith. tea, coffee, butteries & pancakes. various stalls including home bakes, bottle stall and more. adults £2 children £1. admin@spotlighton.co.uk

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quiz night 7pm for 7:30pm start at swri arradoul near buckie. £3.50 per person max 6 people at a table. includes the usual rural spread! call penny shepherd on 01542 850230 or pennyshepherd@tiscali.co.uk to book a table. world day of prayer check locally for a service in your area.

NAIRN Nairn Community & Arts Centre Your local venue for films, shows, concerts, and parties. Wide range of activities for all ages.

MARCH EVENTS Sun 2nd ........................................................................ Nairn 10K Fri 14th & Sat 15th......... Exhibition of paintings and drawings by local Art Group Sat 15th.......................................................................... Craft Fair Mon 17th............Cinema Nairn Matinee “The Maggie” (U) 2pm Fri 21st............... Cinema Nairn “Spirit of ‘45” (U) 2013 7.30pm Sat 22nd.................................................................Comedy Night Thurs 27th .............. Music Nairn – Divertimenti (String Sextet) Sat 29th.................... Variety Show in aid of Highland Hospice For further details, telephone 01667 453476, e-mail info@nairncc.co.uk or check out our website at www.nairncommunitycentre.co.uk

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@GREENFIELDS The newest venue for family and corporate days out has opened this year as an exciting new brand‌ @Greenfields is the latest, all-welcoming visitor attraction - just 4 miles east of Elgin on the A96 outside Lhanbryde. @Greenfields is where kids can laugh and scream with joy in The PlayBarn; youngsters and adults can catch the adrenaline-filled thrills of both the Kart Raceway and Laser Clay Pigeon Shooting; families can experience full-on fun for all age groups and finish the day with a supremely tasty chef-cooked meal in The Barn Steakhouse & Grill Restaurant. As a short-term visitor you are welcome for coffee & cake or Scottish cream teas, and businesses can incorporate all the above to create the most exhilarating corporate venture.

Established exactly 5 years ago, this is the North of Scotland's largest indoor play centre. Extensive research into children's indoor play and leisure has been paramount in developing The PlayBarn concept to match the entertainment needs of visiting kids and their parents.

The PlayBarn is a massive 3,780 square foot building packed to the rafters with fun and adventurous activities for children. We encourage parent and child interaction by allowing adults to play with their children in the frame. Anne, our Supervisor, and her dedicated team are always there to ensure children have a memorable stay and play, and are able to offer the most exciting Party

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Off peak The PlayBarn is open 5 days a week, while peak times see it opened 7 days. We are open from 10am to 5pm, extending to 7pm on Fridays.

Please phone 01343 843101 or check our website for regular up to date information – www.greenfieldsfunfarm.co.uk.

The Barn Steakhouse & Grill Restaurant The welcome found at The Barn Steakhouse & Grill Restaurant is second to none. Restaurant Supervisor Fiona, together with new Head Chef Rudy and staff are on hand to ensure an excellence of menus and service that surpasses other local establishments.

This unique restaurant has so much to offer its customers; from speciality coffees and cake through to all-day-breakfasts; from weekday luncheons to Sunday roasts; from high teas to full-blown suppers and evening dinners; from succulent steaks to sumptuous specials. We also cater for weddings.

Produce is deliberately sourced both locally and from within Scotland wherever possible, and always freshly cooked to order. Of course the restaurant is licensed, offering local real ales and a full wine list to accompany your meal, together with all the usual spirits and liqueurs.

It is virtually unheard of to find any restaurant that can not only offer all the great food, service, comfort and ambience that one could wish for, but also offers whisky aficionados the brilliant opportunity to savour more than 80 different

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Last orders Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday at 4pm, Friday and Saturday at 8.30pm. For reservations call 01343 843101, or visit www.greenfields funfarm.co.uk

Laser Pigeon Shooting LaserClay Clay Pigeon Shooting @Greenfields has a sport which can be enjoyed by everyone and is now available in conjunction with karting. Players use modified shotguns to fire an infra-red beam at clays launched from a conventional clay launcher. Whenever a trigger is pulled, the control module/scoreboard generates the shotgun ‘bang’ and when a player hits the target it reproduces the sound of breaking clay. An indicator on the gun instantly tells the player whether he has hit or missed the target. Package deals available

Elgin Kart Raceway Elgin Kart Raceway with @Greenfields offers the ultimate in outside Karting. The track offers the option of ‘Arrive & Drive’ or ‘Mini Grand Prix.’

Whether you're looking for a fun day out for the family, a team-building event with a difference or a corporate hospitality day with a buzz, then Elgin Kart Raceway is the place for you.

No experience necessary - we'll show you what to do! Everything is provided including helmets, gloves and suits. We'll even provide you with waterproof suits if it is raining. The wetter... the better... we believe! Your safety is assured - we have an excellent safety record. So what are you waiting for?

Corporate Days Stuck for somewhere different to hold your business conference, your corporate days, or even your corporate family days – give @Greenfields a call and they will arrange everything you need. You will have time for fun, great food (and drink), excitement, and hopefully time to debate and discuss business matters, too.

Future Attractions In the expectation that visitors always want more to do, more entertainment and an awesome experience, @Greenfields plan to add to its attractions with Music days and evenings, Create & Craft markets, and by providing access through acres of forests and lochside trails. The latter will not just be for visitors but for their dogs, too. Check our website for these forthcoming developments.

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Moray Science Festival 2014 Families Day Moray College UHI, Elgin Saturday 22nd March 10am - 4pm

“The Triumphs of Transport” Glider Army Trucks Rockets Bugs and Reptiles Zombies and much more

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Eugene Onegin (Tchaikovsky) Thursday 27th March, 7.30pm Opera Bohemia returns to Lossiemouth with the worlds favourite Russian Opera and their most exciting production yet. A star cast of professional talent in Scotland promises to make this a memorable night for opera lovers and newcomers alike.

Lossiemouth Town Hall Box Office: 01592 596904 www.wegottickets.com Tickets also from Lossiemouth Post Office Tickets £13, £11 (conc), £5 (under 18) Full details at www.operabohemia.com

12 wednesday - 14 friday keith amateur dramatic's performance of 'moving mountains' by lawrence roman at keith grammar school. tickets £6 adults, £5 concessions.

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“the story of the castle on cullykhan” speaker: alex mckay 2:15pm - 3:45pm, st rufus church hall, turner street, keith. banffshire field club members £2; nonmembers £3 (includes tea and biscuits)

the western front association: ‘the evolution & proliferation of war memorials in the north of scotland’ by adam brown, scottish war memorials trust 2:30pm, elgin library. for details call 01343 870562 or email chairman.wfasnb@virgin.net coffee morning & table top sale 10am - 12pm in lhanbryde community centre. to raise funds for salu messy church. children's activities. tables £5. to book one please contact 01343 843765. colin kemp doors open 8.30pm. 9pm - late, royal british legion (scotland) buckie branch. free entry. for info call 01542 831024 / www.colinkemp.org.uk

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mundole equestrian: show jumping entry on the day. contact 07901 602042 or mundole1@btinternet.com car boot and pancake teas 9am - 2pm at clochan community centre. to book a table phone christine 01542 882478 (evenings)

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14 friday dance night 7:30pm - 11:30pm at clochan community centre. bring & share, tea, raffle. proceeds to clochan c.c. renovations. call paul / pauline on 01542 850416 moray science festival race night (over 18 only) doors open 7pm first race starts 7:30pm at moray bowling club, seafield street, elgin. free entry. come along and watch the gee gees and have a flutter! minimum of 4 people in a team. games, raffle prizes with optional fancy dress. page 14 - March 2014

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29 saturday al-anon family groups ‘public meeting’ 10:30am 12pm at the thistle hotel, millburn road, inverness. if you are concerned about someone else’s drinking please come along - perhaps we can help. paula macaskill doors open 8.30pm. 9pm - late, royal british legion (scotland) buckie branch. tickets ÂŁ10 available from the buckie branch. call 01542 831024 for more details. the scottish dolphin centre reopens 7 days a week. for details call 01343 820339 or visit whales.org

30 sunday mundole equestrian: show jumping entry on the day. contact 07901 602042 or mundole1@btinternet.com moray roadrunners 10k and 3k fun run 2pm in cooper park. visit www.morayroadrunners.com for further information.

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We'll ensure it's one to remember!

From galas and fun-days to weddings and christenings and everything in-between, Castles In the Sky takes care of all your entertainment requirements.

As a highly professional service and North Scotland's leading inflatable provider we've got the expertise to ensure you get exactly what you want.

We can take of everything, from kids' balloons to hot air balloons, children and adults can be entertained. We've got games, activities and attractions for anyone's tastes.

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SPECSAVERS HEARING CENTRE NOW OPEN COMPLETE DIGITAL HEARING PACKAGE FROM £495 At your Specsavers Hearing Centres, we offer free hearing tests and you will only ever be seen by a qualified hearing professional. Plus our advance range of digital hearing aids uses the latest technology from world-leading manufacturers. Our hearing aid package includes two hearing aids, four years’ worth of batteries and aid enhancements such as directional microphones and auto telephone/telecoil. And for peace of mind, we will also guarantee your hearing aids for four years. All of this from £495.

So call us today for a free, no obligation hearing assessment.

Or find out more at specsavers.co.uk/hearing

Dingwall 16-17 High Street. Tel 01349 869 850 Elgin 96-98 High Street. Tel 01343 552 204 Inverness 44-48 High Street. Tel 01463 241 341

Applies to Specsavers advance range. Both hearing aids for customer’s sole use.

Cannot be used with other offers. ©2014 Specsavers Hearcare Group Limited. All rights reserved.

WE’RE ALL EYES AND EARS Specsavers is a trusted name in eyecare but did you know that more people also choose Specsavers for their hearing care than any other private provider?

The high street hearing specialists now offer services in Moray and the Highlands at three new clinics.

The state-of-the-art Hearing Centres, based within the Specsavers stores in Elgin, Inverness and Dingwall, offer customers free in-store hearing tests, advice and help with hearing problems.

Dorothy Goodson, Specsavers’ senior audiologist who has joined the team to head up the new Hearing Centres following 10 years with the NHS, says: ‘One in seven adults in the UK experience some degree of hearing loss so there’s no need to feel embarrassed about hearing problems.

‘There are different demands on our ears at different times so our hearing is something we

should have checked regularly – particularly as we grow older. One thing to remember is that with the advances in technology there’s no need to live with a problem, we can prescribe a solution to suit your lifestyle.’

With a fully qualified team of dedicated hearing aid professionals equipped with the latest advanced audiology technology, each centre offers customers access to Specsavers Hearing Centres’ years of experience in taking care of the nation’s hearing.

As well as offering free in-store hearing tests, the clinics offer a full range of innovative digital hearing aids.

To schedule a free check-up for you or someone you know who may have a hearing loss, contact: Specsavers Elgin, Inverness or Dingwall today.

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HARRISON’S Home Improvements Ltd FULLY FITTED KITCHENS Harrison’s Own Brand Kitchens

RENOVATIONS/HOME IMPROVEMENT PACK – 4 Home Improvements for only £20,000!

LEVEL 1 Any 13 Units, Worktops, Cornice, Pelmets Select from 2 ranges

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£2499 Supplied and Fitted LEVEL 2 Any 13 Units, Worktops, Cornice, Pelmets Select from 7 ranges

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£3500 Supplied and Fitted 50% Off Selected Ranges of Lakes Kitchens

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Premier Package A complete refurbishment solution with vanity storage at an affordable price

BEDROOM PACK Any 6 Units – Select from: Mirrored Units/Drawered Units, Double/Single/Hanging Units

£2999 inc VAT and Installation

£5499 inc VAT and Installation

HEATING PACK

Ultra Package Everything you need for your new bathroom, giving you the widest choice of styles and colours with high quality products

BALTERLEY LIFETIME GAURANTEE

13 Piece Bathroom Pack inc Bath, Toilet, Basin and Wetwall

Combi Boiler 7 Radiators plus Pipework and Valves

£8999 inc VAT and Installation

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ALL THIS FOR £20,000 –

5 YEAR PARTS AND LABOUR WARRANTY

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Call us on 01343 551331 for more information on the latest in electric heating

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