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EATDRINKPLAY Keeping children entertained whilst being entertained yourself seems an impossible task at times but a trip to the Playbarn @ Greenfields will never disappoint! No matter what the weather, the cavernous

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My friend and I took our children there on a Sunday afternoon so they could let off some steam and we could have a catch up.

There is a great system of checking in so that they know who is coming and going and you know your child cannot escape if you take your eye off them (which will happen in this huge play paradise). We were all warmly greeted by the unfailingly friendly staff, checked in and allocated a table - and the kids were off!!!

A much needed tea and latte were the order of the day for us grown ups and we immediately turned our attention to the menu. It's hard to ignore the food as your eyes are assaulted by the glorious sweets on offer as you order your drinks - everything from moist cakes and tray bakes to Slushies and sweets and chocolates! And the main menu did not disappoint either.

I chose the Baked Potato with Prawn Marie Rose and my friend had the Mexican Chicken Wrap. We decided on The Barn Buckets for the kids which is a novel way of allowing your child the freedom of choice and knowing they're getting a healthy rounded lunch. They take a bucket and get to choose a filled roll, a yoghurt or jelly, a fruity pot or a piece of fresh fruit a juice and a bag of crisps, all from a designated area where they all turned into the proverbial 'child in a sweet shop'.

They demolished their 'loot' and were off again, leaving us to the important task of putting the world to rights while we waited for our food - which did not take long. The wrap looked fresh and tasty and was confirmed as a winner with its fresh salad and glorious onion rings. The prawns that filled my potato were not the usual small ones you'd expect, but the big ones that were a real treat and this was accompanied by crispy salad and a basket of crisps. The portions were generous and well worth the money.

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CLUBS & SOCIETIES 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 ARTS & CRAFTS CLUB First and third Wednesdays of the month, 2pm - 5pm, Upper Hall, Buckie Town House. Drop in - learn a craft, share a skill.

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

BUCKIE ROVERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Training Monday & Wednesday, 7pm-9pm excl. June. Contact Mr D G Roberts: 840861.

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

DIABETES UK MORAY Meetings throughout Moray at varied times. Support for people with diabetes and their carers.

Call 01343 860671 for info or visit www.moray.diabetesukgroup.org ‘FIT FUN’ FOR TOTS Fridays, 10:15am-11:15am at Portessie Public Hall. Active games class for 2-3 year olds.

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01542 831165 or email kerrymain@hotmail.co.uk FRISKIS AND SVETTIS (CULLEN) Tues 6:30pm - 7:30pm & Thurs 6:15pm - 7:15pm at Hall Church, York Place, Cullen. Fun and Effective exercise to music for men and women of all ages and abilities. For more info visit www.fsaberdeen.co.uk or Facebook Friskis&Svettis Aberdeen. Gail 01542 840438 FRISKIS AND SVETTIS (BUCKIE) 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 KEITH AND DISTRICT SILVER BAND Practice night, Sunday 6.30pm to 8.30pm, Longmore Hall, Keith.

Contact Wendy Jones 887529 or visit www.keithsilverband.org KEITH B.A.L.L. GROUP Meet on Wednesdays 10.30am 1pm in St Rufus Hall, Keith.

Contact Evalyne tel: 886913 or Maureen tel: 886020 for details KEITH SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASS Every Thurs 7.30pm - 9.30pm, Royal British Legion Hall, Keith KEITH SPORTS AND COMMUNITY CENTRE Contact 01542 882222

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LGBT MORAY YOUTH Social networking group online on Facebook at 'LGBT Moray Youth' or contact Katie Quartly at lgbtmorayyouth@gmail.com.

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LIFE CHALLENGE OUTREACH IN BUCKIE A bus goes out every Friday in Newlands Lane, Buckie from 12pm - 3pm to offer help and support to anyone suffering from addictions or in need of any kind.

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MACS MORAY AREA CANCER SUPPORT A support group which provides both practical and emotional support for anyone, of any age, affected by Cancer within Moray.

New members welcome. For more details call our Help Line on 07516 21915, e-mail us on : info@macsuk.org or visit us at www.macsuk.org or Facebook.

ME MORAY SUPPORT GROUP 2nd Tuesday each month 7pm, Moray Resource Centre, Maisondeu Road, Elgin. Meet with other ME sufferers for support and information. Meetings are free with refreshments provided. www.memoray.org.uk/forum MORAY COAST MOTORCYCLE CLUB 1st Wednesday every month at Mill House Hotel, Tynet, Buckie.

Join us for social ride outs, fundraisers & more. Call Tracey Scott on 07928 444376 or visit www.moraycoastmcc.org.uk MORAY COELIAC GROUP 1st Saturday of the month (not 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

MORAY SANDS 3rd Wednesday every month, 7:30pm at The Ugie House Hotel. Self-help support group, run by bereaved parents for bereaved parents and their families. Informal and confidential.

No cost. For more details call or text Beck on 07549 684986 or Karen on 07971 834133 or email moraysands@hotmail.co.uk MORAY THRESHOLD SINGERS Women's choir offers to sing to people who are seriously ill and those approaching the end of life, in their own home, care home or hospital to bring comfort and ease. To request this service or to join call Chloe Greenwood on 07769 796672 www.thresholdchoir.org/moray 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.

SWRI 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7:30pm, Arradoul SWRI Hall, near Buckie. For more info email pennyshepherd@tiscali.co.uk THE LOFT YOUTH PROJECT Drop-in sessions for S1 - S6, Fridays 7pm till 10pm. Contact Sharon Duncan tel: 886630 PLEASE NOTE: Details of Clubs & Societies are published on a rotational basis.

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PASTORAL LETTER & CHURCH MEETINGS “An eye for eye only makes the whole world blind.”

A wee boy asked his father, “Dad, what’s a peace offering?” His father answered, “Son, anything from a box of chocolates to a holiday abroad!”

Family relationships can be both weird and wonderful. In our relationship of husband and wife, Ranald was weird and I was wonderful! Relationships are not only weird and wonderful but they are also complex and often under great stress from various sources. Sadly, we frequently hear news reports of parents committing suicide, murdering their children first. We can only imagine the depths of their suffering in order to carry out these desperate acts. And we can only assume there are deep problems in their lives and in their relationships.

The fact is that communities in the West are becoming more and more fragmented and losing their traditional family support structures with the result that people are isolated and have little support to help them cope. We all need to feel that we are accepted for what we are and that, most importantly, we belong in our family, in our work place, in our community. And yet so many people, young and old, feel that they are not accepted; that no one cares; that they do not belong.

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be attained unless we have a relationship in which there is love which embraces us in such a way that cleansing and healing begin to take place. And with cleansing and healing comes peace of mind.

God knew that his covenant people had to have peace of mind and heart and soul in their relationship with him. But God also knew that in order to have such a relationship, they needed to be at peace with each other.

Leviticus 19:5 states, “When you offer a sacrifice of peace to the Lord, you shall offer it that you may be accepted.” The peace offering was a family meal.

With it came acceptance into the family and inner peace, the peace of mind and soul.

This is confirmed by the parable of the Prodigal Son. Luke chapter 15 tells us that, after the Prodigal Son had “squandered his father’s wealth in wild living, ...he longed to fill his stomach with the pods the pigs were eating, but no one gave him anything.” He realised in that far away country that what he missed the most was his father’s table.

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His surprise at being forgiven and totally accepted and welcomed into the arms of his father was not over when he was hit by yet another surprise. “Bring the

Keith, Church of Scotland - North, Newmill, Boharm & Rothiemay.

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First Sunday of the month at 9.30am. Rothiemay Church: Last Sunday of the month at 9:30am. Call the church office on 01542 886390 or visit keithnorthchurches.org Keith, Church of Scotland - St Rufus, Botriphnie, and Grange.

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fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.”

The fatted calf was a peace offering to help the Prodigal Son get rid of his shame and his guilt so that HE could accept that he had been accepted.

And that is why the elder brother was unhappy about the slaughter of the fatted calf. He did not want his father to welcome back his younger brother into the family because HE wanted to keep out his younger brother.

Perhaps the reason that the peace offering had to be eaten within two days was so that all members of the family, whether willing or reluctant, could recapture those feelings of wholeness and completeness so that there could be acceptance of one another, creating harmony and a deep inner peace with each other and with God. As Ghandi said, “An eye for eye only makes the whole world blind.” In Jesus, we have the gift of spiritual sight to “come to our senses” and make Shalom, true peace.

Rev. Dr. Kay F. Gauld Minister of Kirk of Keith: St. Rufus, Botriphnie and Grange

Wednesdays 8am: prayer breakfast. Contact the leader Mr Stewart Gray on 01542 836007.

Portknockie Church of Scotland Sundays 11.15am. All welcome.

Contact Morag Ritchie: 01542 840951 or Heather Reid: 01542 840921.

Rathven Church of Scotland Sunday 9.45am led by 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 2014/2015 (all dates inclusive) Fri 1st May 2015 Occasional Day Buckie Fri 1st May 2015 Occasional Day Milne’s Mon 4th May 2015 May Day Holiday Thurs 21st May 2015 In-Service Day Fri 22nd May 2015 In-Service Day Mon 1st Jun 2015 Occasional Day Keith Thurs 2nd Jul 2015 Summer Term Ends Fri 3rd Jul 2015 Summer Holiday Starts

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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 ......................................08457 484950 Dial ‘M’ For Moray Buses ..................................03001 234565

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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 ....................................0845 456 6000

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Rolling Event 30 april - 4 may spirit of speyside festival an annual celebration of scotland’s national drink. a wide range of whiskyinspired events including distillery visits, tastings and the new music event, the spirit of speyside sessions. visit www.spiritofspeyside.com

29 wednesday do you like jokes? comedy club 7:30pm in the blue room @ the drouthy cobbler. more comedy from our resident monthly comedy club do you like jokes? www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

30 thursday whisky awards tasting & judging 4pm at the blue room @ the drouthy cobbler. be a judge in the spirit of speyside whisky festival whisky awards - use your nose, knowledge and taste buds to vote on 6x25ml drams, with an estimated retail value of £55.00 www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk robin grainger: live and graingerous 7:30pm in the blue room @ the drouthy cobbler. tickets £8 www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk spiro 10pm in the blue room @ the drouthy cobbler. tickets £10. www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

2 may - 12 june ‘caught in the moment’ - paintings by ian mcarthur mon - fri 10am - 5pm & sat 11am - 4pm in elgin museum, 1 high street, elgin. free admission and artwork for sale.

30 may - 21 june ‘inspired’ exhibition 11am - 5pm daily in the long room at logie steading, iv36 2qn. four local artists, judith nicholson, george mackenzie, edward smith and violet franchi exhibiting their latest art and will happy to discuss their work with members of the public.

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whisky questions 12pm in the blue room @ the drouthy cobbler. gives the audience the chance to quiz a great panel of whisky experts. tickets £7. www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk windswept, wolves & whisky 4pm in the blue room @ the drouthy cobbler. a tutored tasting from windswept brewery - including a pint of wolf, a dram of glen moray and sample the wolf of glen moray. charlie mckerron & friends 7.15pm in the blue room @ the drouthy cobbler. tickets £15.

2 saturday beer, whisky, cheese & chutney 2pm in the blue room @ the drouthy cobbler. join this fascinating session as they deliver a speyside oral sensation by uniquely combining beer, whisky, cheese and chutney. tickets £22. www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk sensory evaluation with charles maclean 7pm in the blue room @ the drouthy cobbler. £30 (incl. a couple of drams) www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk the mae trio & pip mountjoy 10pm in the blue room @ the drouthy cobbler. £10 st fumac's fair 11.30am - 4pm drummuir station and community woodland. fun, free, family day out with wildlife displays, bush skills, storytelling, nature walk, local craft stalls, bbq and refreshments. parking available or enjoy the scenic journey by train from keith or dufftown. for fares and train times, visit www.keith-dufftown-railway.co.uk helgin roller derby : fresh meat beginner session 12pm - 2pm in elgin sports & community centre games hall. the basics of roller skating for fun and fitness. all kit provided except mouthguard (essential). free entry. open to all 16+. email helginrollerderby@groups.facebook.com with your name and shoe size. find us on facebook for more details. booking recommended. afternoon flycup and craft fair - in aid of cancer research uk 1pm - 4pm in cullen community centre. free entry to craft fair - featuring candles, handbags, jewellery, knitting & many more! £3 entry to flycup for adults, £1.50 for children u12.

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brew at the bog bogbain farm nr. inverness scotland’s best new music festival full of emerging musical talent, craft beer and street food. for more info visit www.brewatthebog.com

3 sunday whisky auction at craigellachie village hall viewing starts at 12 noon with auction starting at 2pm. free entry. for more info visit www.craigellachie.org.uk lazy sunday jazz cafe 2.30pm in the blue room @ the drouthy cobbler. £5. thedrouthycobbler.co.uk the pictish trail & rozi plain 10pm in the blue room @ the drouthy cobbler. £10. thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

4 monday the really wild festival 10:30am - 4:30pm, scottish dolphin centre. free event packed with fun activities for all ages; incl. land based dolphin watching, guided walks, competitions, traditional music, food from scotland's larder, local produce, entertainment and much more. children must be accompanied by an adult. for info call 01343 820 339 or email dolphincentre@whales.org whisky and oak matured beers 1pm in the blue room @ the drouthy cobbler. test a selection of beers & whiskies, matched with some scottish food favourites and reach your own informed conclusion. tickets £22. www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

5 tuesday moray coeliac group invite you to a gluten free fish and chip night at the ashvale, elgin from 6.30pm. a raffle will be held for group funds please consider bringing a small prize to donate. coffee morning & homebakes 10am - 12noon at clochan community centre. £2.50 clochan community centre tea dance 1.30pm - 4pm old time & popular sequences. call paul / pauline on 01542 850416

7 thursday book launch – “aliment for my child” by ian gordon brodie 7pm at brodie castle. call 01309 641371 for further details.

8 friday clochan community centre dance night 7.30pm 11:30pm. bring & share, tea, raffle. proceeds to hall renovations. call paul / pauline on 01542 850416

9 saturday benromach 10k 2.30pm, race begins and ends at benromach distillery. individual and team prizes available to be won and all finishers receive a medal. entires may be accepted on the day. info and entry forms at www.forresharriers.org.uk/races.htm funeral for a friend + garden of elks @ ironworks 7:30pm. 0871 7894173 or www.ironworksvenue.com

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an evening of thanks and praise hosted by elgin street pastors 7pm in harvest centre, greyfrairs street, elgin. with the contemporary praise band from aberdeen, ranan. call sarah johnson on 07818 841074, email elgin@streetpastors.org.uk or see facebook elgin street pastors.

10 sunday fundraising car boot sale at baxter's staff car park, near fochabers from 9am to 1pm. entry £6 for cars, £10 for vans/trailers.

12 tuesday scottish country dancing summer social 7:30pm 9:45pm in spey bay village hall.

13 wednesday nadfas fine art lecture ‘the art of the japanese garden: from tradition to modernity’ lecture by marie conte-helm 11am in the sherwood suite, eight acres hotel, elgin. visitors very welcome, £7 donation.

16 saturday fundraising funday for the archie foundation 10am 4pm at lossiemouth baptist church hall. cake, coffee, silent auction, bouncy castle and photo opportunity with olaf. the event is supported by lk studios and lossiemouth baptist church and entry is free. email bonnie mcdonald at herbieglow13@outlook.com for more information. the western front association: new pilots for new squadrons: montrose air station in the great war - dr dan paton, curator, montrose air station heritage centre 2:30pm, elgin library. for details call 01343 870562 or chairman.wfasnb@virgin.net world whisky day try a dram and celebrate the water of life. if you can’t find an event happening near you host your own. all you need is a bottle of whisky to share with your friends - it’s all about making whisky fun and enjoyable www.worldwhiskyday.com the cranston fiddle - musical and multi-media performance 7pm - 9.30pm. join us before the show for a tour of the highlanders’ museums and small eats and drinks (included in ticket price) £15 each. please call lynsey on 0131 310 8765 or email lynsey@thehighlandersmuseum.com medieval mayhem - festival of museums 11am 3pm, elgin museum. a drop-in, medieval themed activity day with a variety of things to do. dancing, paper sword making, manuscript writing, food demonstrations and lots more!admission free, donations gratefully accepted. elginmuseum.org.uk glen moray male voice choir concert 7:30pm in elgin town hall. special guests - east fife ladies choir. in aid of cancer research uk and local charities. £10 and £8 concs - available from cathedral windows, 225 high street, elgin or call 01343 544441.

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17 sunday gordon castle highland games and country fair 10.30am - 5pm. free parking. discounted tickets online. attractions include joseph peace's fire stunt spectacular, terrier racing, falconry, concert corner, highland dancing & solo piping competition, heavy events, massed bands, tug of war, shopping, food court and lots more. fun for all the family. visit www.gordoncastlehighlandgames.co.uk riding for the disabled car boot sale 9am - 1pm, inchberry hall, orton, fochabers. all stalls to be in place by 8.30am, no booking required £8 per car / £16 per van (double pitch). no alcohol or home baking on stalls. tea, coffee and refreshments along with various stalls in the hall. bbq from the hut. come along, bring your friends and help us raise funds for a very worthwhile charity. car boot & pancake teas 9am - 2pm at clochan community centre. to book a table phone christine on 01542 882478 (evenings)

19 tuesday john langan band 8pm in the blue room @ the drouthy cobbler. £12. www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

21 thursday dementia cafe 10:30am - 12pm at café coull, 25 west church street, buckie. an opportunity for anyone with dementia, carers and family members to meet up for a cuppa in a relaxed and supportive environment, run by alzheimer scotland. 01343 552080

22 friday clochan community centre dance night 7.30pm 11:30pm. bring & share, tea, raffle. proceeds to hall renovations. call paul / pauline on 01542 850416 one night of queen @ ironworks 7:30pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

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highland wool festival 9:30am - 4pm at dingwall auction mart. celebrates everything that is woolly and showcases the talented and passionate craftspeople involved. eat, have a cuppa and socialise in the excellent cafe and listen to live music - and all for charity. www.highlandwoolfest.co.uk huntly live events presents: simple minded @ ironworks 7pm. for info call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

26 tuesday the friends of the biblical garden agm 7pm in room co14 at moray college, elgin. come along and hear the exciting developments which are due to take place in the garden in the coming year. tea will be served and all are welcome.

27 wednesday do you like jokes? comedy club 7:30pm in the blue room @ the drouthy cobbler. more comedy from our resident monthly comedy club do you like jokes? www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

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28 thursday adam holmes & the embers 8pm in the blue room @ the drouthy cobbler. £15. thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

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rest centre by right lines drama production 7pm in the craigellachie village hall. for more information visit www.craigellachie.org.uk while she sleeps @ ironworks 7:30pm. for info call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

30 saturday keith community market 9:30am - 12:30pm at st. thomas's hall, keith. local food and craft stalls. for more info email info@reapscotland.org.uk scotland’s gardens : carestown steading 10am 4pm, deskford, buckie, ab56 5tr. teas, home baking & plant stall. visit www.scotlandsgardens.org for more info. moray coeliac group agm in the morning at baxters - times to be confirmed but meeting will end with lunch together (check facebook page for updates) inverness abc boxing @ ironworks 7pm. for info call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

31 sunday car boot sale (idca) 8:30am - 1pm, inchberry hall, orton, fochabers. just turn up before 8.30am, no booking required. £8 per pitch / £16 per van (double pitch). tea / coffee / butteries cakes in hall and bbq food from the hut

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Classic Menus from Ugie…

Ugie serve the best Scottish Cuisine, our four highly recommended Chefs create very special ‘Scottish’ menus.

The menus reflect the freshest ingredients, all of which are locally sourced.

Ugie Scottish cuisine likes to follow a specific set of cooking traditions, practices and cuisines associated with Scotland.

Whatever the occasion, call Ugie House Keith for your next conference/ meeting, birthday celebration or anniversary.

Why not give us a call to book your table…

Telephone 01542-887671 and our team of dedicated and professional staff will make your dining experience a truly memorable one.

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recipe

Chef’s Confidential

Lavender Crème Brûlée Serves: 4-6 Ingredients: 2 vanilla pods 150ml double cream 150ml single cream 200ml semi-skimmed milk 8 large free-range yolks 75g sugar 1 bunch lavender, flowers picked 4 tbsp caster sugar Method: Preparation time: 50 minutes Preheat the oven to 140°C / 275°F, gas 1. Score the vanilla pods lengthways and scrape out the vanilla seeds with a knife or a teaspoon. Place the seeds into a saucepan, add the pods, all the cream and milk and slowly bring to the boil.

Remove from the heat.

Meanwhile, get yourself a large bowl that will fit over your pan and beat together the egg yolks and sugar until light and fluffy. Remove the vanilla pods from the pan and, little by little, add the milk and cream to the egg mixture in the bowl, whisking continuously. Add 2.5cm of hot water to your dirty pan, bring to a simmer and put the bowl on top of the pan. Cook the mixture for 5 minutes over the simmering water, stirring often, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

Stir in a small handful of lavender flowers, but the trick is to be delicate – you only need a hint of its distinctive, strong flavour.

Remove any bubbles or froth from the mixture before dividing it between your ramekins. Stand these in a high-sided roasting tray, and fill the tray with water halfway up the ramekins. Place carefully in the preheated oven and cook for around 30 to 45 minutes or until the mixture has set but is still slightly wobbly in the centre. Allow to cool at room temperature then place in the fridge until ready.

To serve, sprinkle each crème brûlée with a tablespoon of caster sugar and some more of the lavender flowers and caramelize under a very hot grill or using the chef's torch.

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Riza BEKTAS, Executive Chef, Lido Restaurant, South Street, Elgin. 01343 556464

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a neurological condition which affects around 100,000 people in the UK. Most people are diagnosed between the ages of 20-40, but it can affect younger and older people too. Almost three times as many women have MS as men.

As the MS Society passed its 60 year of offering support and advice to people living with Multiple Sclerosis, the Moray Branch of the MS Society has spent the past three years giving and sharing. Since our re-incarnation, the branch has been able to offer small grants and a second year of taster sessions in complementary therapies to people living with MS. The local branch consists of a small group of people who have an interest in MS and meet together once a month to look at offering funding complimentary therapy taster sessions, a maximum of four sessions and small grants for people or families living with MS. The branch has a service agreement with Citizens Advice Bureau to support people with the transition between Disability Living Allowance and PIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Personal Independence Payment and form filling.

We would be delighted to have a few more volunteers join us at our monthly meetings. It is not a time consuming commitment, the main goal of the committee is to share the finances held by the branch, to raise awareness and to have a good laugh at the same time.

If you would like more information, either email or text us on: moray@mssociety.org.uk or leave a message on the branch mobile on 07917 218725. If you are able to offer a little time or would like to be part of the committee, we would love to have you join us, contact us on the above email address or leave a message on the mobile phone.

You can also find us on: www.facebook.com/MSSocietyMoray it is a job in progress but join us and share your stories.

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