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CLUBS & SOCIETIES ALLSTARS & STRIPES CHEER AND DANCE Monday : P1 - P4 from 3:45-4:30 • P5 - above from 4:30-5:30.

Wednesday : Pre-competition class • P4 - above 4-5:30 at Eight Acres, Elgin. Teaches "All Star" cheerleading to increase confidence & build friendships.

CAFE 55 1st or 2nd monday each month, 10am at Elgin Youth Cafe, Francis Place. A monthly coffee morning for over 55s. With special guests, hot topics and help with technology. Come along for refreshments & homebakes - FREE entry

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

Contact Janet Winterbourne on 01542 850420 for details.

FOCHABERS WRVS LUNCH CLUB Thursdays, 12pm - 1pm at Bellie Church Hall, Fochabers. Freshly cooked 2 course lunch for £4. All welcome. Volunteer drivers wanted

BUCKIE AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB Classes spanning all levels and coaching available. Ages 5-16.

Contact David Eckersley: 832078.

BUCKIE ARCHERS If you are over 21 and interested in forming an archery club based in Buckie, please email buckiearchers@yahoo.co.uk We have 2 targets, 2 recurve and 1 field bow for trial.

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

Contact MIke Watt: 832591.

GARMOUTH & KINGSTON ART GROUP Alternate Thursdays from 29th August, 2pm - 4pm in Garmouth Hall. New members welcome.

Contact Trish Bingham on 01343 870267 for more details.

GRANGE BADMINTON CLUB Tuesdays 7pm - 9:30pm at King Memorial Hall, Grange Contact Tamsin Morrison on 870251 or tamsin.morrison@btinternet.com 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 694866 HELGIN ROLLER DERBY Saturdays, 12pm - 2pm in Elgin Community Centre and Thursdays, 7pm - 9pm in Spynie Village Hall. Learn to roller skate with the newly formed Elgin Roller Derby team and find out more about how you can get involved. Beginners welcome.

Open to males and females 16+.

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

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

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 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETIES (MORAY, BANFF AND BADENOCH BRANCH) 2nd Wednesday of the month, 11am, Sherwood Suite, Eight Acres Hotel. Lectures on a variety of arts related subjects are delivered by experts from across the UK. New members always welcome. Contact Jennifer Kerr on 01343 835258 or www.nadfas-in-elgin.org.uk NETMUMS Being a mum can be very isolating so meeting other mums can be a lifeline. Elgin and the surrounding area is such a great community and our mums are very welcoming, so come along and see what we are all about.

Visit www.netmums.com for details of a local venue, Contact Claire Brenton on 07989135607 or email claireymac1@aol.com PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP KEITH & DISTRICT Meet regulary in different places throughout the area. For more information on meetings call 01542 831449 PORTGORDON ART GROUP Fridays 1pm-4pm, Portgordon Community Centre. Please note: we have no vacancies at the moment. Contact: 850409.

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 QUASAR HOCKEY CLUB Wednesdays, 6pm - 9pm at Elgin Academy. P4-7 6pm 7.30pm; S1 - Adults 7pm - 9pm.

Training is open to male and female of any ability. For more information email Pete Bavidge at kqcoach@aol.com or visit www.quasarhockeyclub.co.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.

SWRI 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7:30pm, Arradoul SWRI Hall, near Buckie. For more info email pennyshepherd@tiscali.co.uk PLEASE NOTE: Details of Clubs & Societies are published on a rotational basis.

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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.

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PASTORAL LETTER & CHURCH MEETINGS Let Him help you...

Since becoming the Pastor at the Riverside Church, I have become more and more aware of the brevity of life and how fragile life is. Over the past few years, it has been noticeable how many people that I know have died, for various reasons. Some of them were older than me, but quite a lot were younger. It is always a shock to hear of somebody’s passing, but even more so when his or her death could have been avoided.

Since we opened the doors of the Riverside Church to try and help people with addictions over 5 years ago, we have helped quite a few people to give up their addictions.

Some we are helping in any way we can to break free from their addictions, but sadly, we have seen some of them pass away because they found it so difficult to give up their habits. Young people with so much ahead of them, who have succumbed to either drugs or alcohol.

A common thread is the hopelessness that they feel. They believe the lie that once they are addicted, they are lost with no

possibility of redemption, and that a normal life is beyond them. Some don’t have much self-esteem. Some have been put down or bullied most of their formative years. But some are addicted because they started experimenting with various substances without any thought of becoming hooked in any way.

What a waste of life and, as we have discovered, so much talent and gifting within them, but they are trapped in the lifestyle that drives them further and further into an abyss.

But there is hope for each and every one of them. It is never too late to turn and get set free from these addictions. Jesus Himself said in Matthew 19:26, ‘With man this is impossible, but with God, all things are possible.’ He also said in John 10:10, ‘The thief comes only to kill, to steal and to destroy, I came that you may have life and have it abundantly.’

We have seen over and over again how people’s lives have been stolen from them; how their lives have been destroyed; and even how some have died as a result the abuse they suffer.

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. Call the church office on 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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But there is a promise that we can have life, and have it abundantly, if we want it badly enough.

Personally, and as part of the team that man the ‘Big Green Bus’, we have spoken to many people from all walks of life who want to be set free, and we have seen 10 people who have chosen to go to rehab. All but 2 have totally stopped taking drugs of any kind and are now fulfilling ambitions long since lost.

We only get one shot at life; please don’t waste it any more. Turn to the One who can give eternal life, which starts now, not when we die.

May I pose a question, ‘What is life all about?’ The answer is found in John 14:6, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. Nobody comes to the Father except through me.’

Jesus is waiting for us to turn to Him and ask Him to forgive and help us in all circumstances we find ourselves in. Let Him help you, because He waits for you to turn to Him. He will never turn you away or reject you.

Pastor John Coppard.

Riverside Christian Church, Buckie

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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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

DENTISTS 8 to 8 Dental ......................................................01542 833087 Buckie Dental Practice ......................................01542 831163 The Keith Dental Practice ..................................01542 886251

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OCTOBER 2015 28 wednesday christmas crafts session 6:30pm - 8pm in buckie library. for adults by buckie arts & crafts group. all welcome. for information call 01542 832121 or email buckie.library@moray.gov.uk tombola in portessie public hall doors open 6.30pm, eyes down 7.30pm. star prize £75 grocery vouchers. £1 entry. please bring a cup. do you like jokes? comedy club 7:30pm the blue room, the drouthy cobbler. top class comedy - every month. laugh out loud for over 2 hours. book in advance. visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

29 thursday scanning elgin's past 7.30pm, elgin museum hall. a talk by professor richard laing from robert gordon university, on the digital scanning of historic buildings in elgin and how the information can be used. for more info visit www.elginmuseum.org.uk

31 saturday halloween @ the dolphin centre 6pm - 7:30pm. ghastly ghouls, devilish demons & spooky spectres await you in the icehouse. with games, music, fancy dress and pumpkin soup! £2 per child. must be accompanied by an adult. booking is essential. children’s hallowe’en party from 6.30pm - 9pm at portgordon village hall. come and monster mash & play games. prizes for different costumes. moray ostomates 1pm - 3pm, moray resource centre, elgin. an opportunity for anyone living with an ostomy and their family, carers & friends to meet up with others, share experiences and meet new friends. come along for tea and a chat. call meggie on 01343 552449 or kathleen on 07789 684285 aleister crowley: a passion for evil @ the drouthy cobbler 7:30pm. visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk admin@spotlighton.co.uk

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NOVEMBER 2015 1 sunday calling all local crafters! looking for local crafters and craft hobbyists to attend a craft fair in cullen on 21st nov. for info email bluesparrowcrafts@gmail.com

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8 sunday orienteering at quarrelwood 10:30am - 12pm at eight acres hotel, elgin. newcomers are welcome at this big autumn event. enjoy the colours while running with your map in the beautiful woodlands alongside the a96. www.moravianorienteering.org

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13 friday - 23 monday nomads tents @ westfield house 10:30am - 5pm, near elgin, iv30 8xl. selling oriental rugs, artifacts, jewellery and crafts. refreshments all day in aid of children 1st.

14 saturday banffshire field club - autumn talks: susan finlayson the great tapestry of scotland 2:15pm at banffshire field club, st rufus church hall, turner street, keith. non-members welcome, £3 (incl. tea and biscuits) paul van dyk @ ironworks 10pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

15 sunday car boot, pancake teas & bacon rolls 9am - 2pm at clochan community centre. to book a place phone christine 01542 882478 (evenings) £6 + £1 for table saltfishforty @ the drouthy cobbler 7:30pm the blue room. visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

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We have all seen the horrific scenes in recent weeks of the crisis in the Eastern Mediterranean as refugees risk death fleeing war and persecution. Here in Moray I joined with others at Elgin Town Hall all sharing the same concerns about the crisis and determined to work out what we can do to help. With people from the voluntary sector, concerned individuals, church groups and people of different political backgrounds all represented and all working together it was great to see Moray at its best - pulling together to help people who need it the most, regardless of where in the world it is happening.

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A local support group, ‘Affa Sair’, has been set up on Facebook and those who set the group up are doing an incredible job of raising awareness of chronic pain, providing each other with support and campaigning to make sure pain patients in Moray have their voice heard.

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by Brian Lockey author of The Path to Cawdor In reality King Duncan was an aggressor who brought an army north to eliminate Macbeth. He arrived at the Moray Firth, sailed up Loch Spynie and did battle with Macbeth's forces at Pitgavney near Elgin. Precise details are not known but a local history claims he was brought injured from the fighting to Elgin Castle where he died. Macbeth, believing he had a genuine claim, then assumed the Scottish crown.

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With the recent release of the movie “Macbeth – All Hail” maybe folk would like to know more about the real Macbeth who was born around AD 1000 and crowned King of Scotland in 1040. Aside from not being the Thane of Cawdor there are many other inaccuracies in the Shakespeare version of his life.

Witches feature in the Scottish Play but they have no part in the true story of Macbeth, Mormaer of Moray. In fact he and his wife Gruoch were both active Christians. However, King James IV of Scotland believed in witches and their evil ways. Shakespeare, ever keen to please James, is said to have included such witches in the play for his benefit. It is quite plausible that the three Forres witches who allegedly made King Duff seriously ill in the 10th century provided a blueprint for the play characters. The fact that both covens were near Forres is unlikely to be co-incidence.

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After meeting the witches in the play Macbeth is welcomed to Forres by King Duncan at his castle. A castle did actually exist at Forres in Macbeth's time. It was sited at a good defensive point where the Thompson monument now stands. However, King Duncan never lived there.

Nor did Macbeth ever stay at an Inverness Castle where, according to the play, he later murders Duncan.

During Macbeth's reign Scotland had a rare period of political and social stability. This allowed him time to enhance the status of Scotland by going on a long pilgrimage to Rome in 1050 where he had an audience with Pope Leo IX. Elgin Castle

Regarding Macbeth's death, a battle did take place in Perthshire, most probably at Dunsinane Hill as Shakespeare wrote. Macbeth defended his position there after being pursued by Northumbrian forces led

by Earl Siward. While defeated in that battle, Macbeth escaped unharmed.

It is argued that Macbeth stood down in favour of his stepson Lulach in 1057. Lulach was also pursued by forces wishing to place Duncan's son Malcolm on the throne. Macbeth came out of retirement after his son died in subsequent fighting. In 1058 a further battle took place at Lumphanan, in modern Aberdeenshire.

It is here where Macbeth died. One story claims he was captured alive and beheaded at Macbeth's Stone near the battle site. The new King Malcolm later gave Macbeth's body a respectful burial alongside other kings at St. Oran's Cemetery on Iona.

The people of Scotland, and Moray in particular, should therefore be proud of Macbeth and recognise that he was a decent king who helped forge the nation we currently live in. It is so sad that, thanks mainly to Shakespeare, he is not generally recognised as such.

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Supplied and fitted...only £2,822

Boiler pack 1 - Betacom 28kw combi boiler, CO2 alarm, standard flue and timer.

Includes chemicals and 3m condensate.

2 years glow-worm warranty, parts and labour.

Supplied and fitted...only £1,650 All pack prices include VAT and waste removal

There’s No Comparison To Harrison’s!

16 LINKWOOD PLACE, ELGIN IV30 1HZ. 01343 551 331