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CLUBS & SOCIETIES 1ST BUCKIE BOYS BRIGADE Mon 6pm: Anchor Boys. Tues 6pm: B and Club. Wed 6:30pm: Gymnastics. Fri 6pm: Juniors.

Fri: 7:20pm: Company. Sun 10am: Bible class. Contact Alan McIntosh 832999.

ART GROUP 2nd Monday or the month, 2pm 4pm at Clochan Community Centre. £2 per session. Call Alan on 01542 850493 for more info.

BUCKIE CHORAL UNION Meets at Buckie North Church Hall, Buckie. Mixed choir.

Rehearsals are on Thursdays 7:30pm-9:30pm. For more information (including map) visit: www.buckiechoral.org.uk BUCKIE VICTORIA BOWLING CLUB Meets at West Church Street, Buckie. Contact: 832521.

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CULLEN PENSIONERS CLUB Aims to entertain elderly people with concerts and outings. Meets on the first Tuesday of each month from October to April.

Annual subscription £3; social evening levy £1.25 - please bring a cup. Contact Bunty Gardiner (Secretary): 01542 840653 CULLEN YOUTH CAFÉ Meets between September and June on Thursday nights, 7pm 9pm. £1 entry.

FOCHABERS BADMINTON CLUB Mondays, 7:30pm at Milnes High School. Four courts available.

New members of all abilities very welcome. Contact Angela McWilliam 07718445201 or email a.mcwilliam3@btinternet.com FOCHABERS HILL WALKING & RAMBLING CLUB Meets the last Sunday each month for hill walking outings. £15 annual sub and £10-£20 bus fare. Contact Wilma Forsyth: 01343 821101.

FRISKIS AND SVETTIS (KEITH AND FOCHABERS) Meets at Fochabers Institute on Tuesdays 10am and Longmore Hall, Keith on Wednesdays 9:30am-10:30am & Thursdays 10am-11am. Originating in Sweden, aiming to get people healthy. Exercise to music, open to all. Call Mandy on 882641 or visit: www.fsaberdeen.co.uk 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 ISLA ART AND CRAFTS Mondays, 7pm - 9pm in The Loft Mid Street, Keith. Help, advice & tutorials from a professional artist and visiting tutors. Call 01542 886070 or 01542 882391.

ISLA VOLLEYBALL CLUB Meets at Keith Community Centre on Wednesdays, September to April. 7:30pm9pm: Intermediate & Seniors.

9pm-10pm: Seniors. Contact Mhorag Mitchell: 888310.

JOG SCOTLAND KEITH Mondays 6.30pm at Keith Community Centre, Juniors, Wednesdays 6pm. Suitable for beginners. Tel: 870609 or email jskeith@walkjogrunmoray.org.uk

SPEY BAY COMMUNITY HALL Tues Indoor Bowls 7pm - 8:30pm (821947) Wed morning BALL (821713). Thurs Mums & Toddlers 1pm - 2:30pm (821162). Fri Body Conditioning 11pm - 12pm (07973 149855) Indoor Bowls 7pm 7:30pm. Call Willie Pirie on 01343 823995 for general enquiries.

KEITH & DISTRICT RANGER GUIDES (GIRLGUIDING MORAY) Senior Section 14 - 24 yrs. 3 Wednesdays of 4, 5.30pm-7pm.

St Rufus Hall, Keith. Tel: 01542 886422 evenings

THE LOFT YOUTH PROJECT Drop-in sessions for S1 - S6, Fridays 7pm till 10pm. Contact Sharon Duncan tel: 886630

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.

WALKMORAY (NHS GRAMPIAN) Do YOU want to get more active? WalkMoray offers volunteer-led, short, weekly walks in various locations. For details, contact the Healthpoint: 01343 567842.

KEITH SPORTS AND COMMUNITY CENTRE Contact 01542 882222

WESTERN FRONT ASSOCIATION We hold 9 meetings per year on Saturday afternoons in Elgin Library. Open to anyone with an interest in WW1. Contact Derek Bird on 01343 870562 or email chairman.wfasnb@virgin.net www.wfascotlandnorth.org.uk

KEITH TANG SOO DO Classes at 5.30pm - 7pm, Royal British Legion. Contact Steve & Rosemary Reeve 01542 886500 KEITH TENNIS CLUB Club nights on Mondays & Wednesdays 7pm, April to Oct. Contact Keith Gray tel: 886242 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 MORAY & NAIRN FLORAL ART CLUB Wednesdays, 7.30pm, Ramnee Hotel, Forres. Friendship through flowers. Demonstration exhibits raffled. New members welcome.

Further details contact Chrissie on 01309 673431 or Jean on 673552

YOUNG PERSONS ADDICTION COUNSELLING In Keith, offers free, confidential counselling to Moray youngsters, 12-24, with issues regarding addictions or are concerned about someone else’s addiction.

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By now we shall know the fate of the Referendum Vote, Scotland will either be moving towards becoming an independent country or will be staying within the “Union”.

Either way - grass will still grow, songs will still be sung, and tears will be shed.

Albert Camus said this: “Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow.

Just walk beside me and be my friend.”

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PASTORAL LETTER & CHURCH MEETINGS Who do you think is really lost?

A shepherd is in charge of 100 sheep and one goes missing. He’s not content with that, for the one that is missing is just as important as the 99 who are safe – so he starts looking until he finds it and when he does he’s cock a hoop and invites his friends to a party.

It’s interesting how this parable begins: “Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering round to hear Jesus. BUT… the Pharisees and teachers of the law muttered, ‘This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.’” (Lk 15:1-2) Some religious people have a tendency to divide up the world into nice black and white sections. They can see people in terms of “saved” and “not saved”, “righteous” and “not righteous”, “believers” and “unbelievers.” But whenever we start dividing individuals into the good guys and the bad guys - into different religious camps - we lose sight of God’s view of people; because we are all God’s children!

Every last one of us!

But somehow or other - and maybe it shouldn’t be too surprising, but that divisiveness is often ingrained into the Christianity you and I were brought up with. It certainly was in my background and my social and cultural upbringing. In my family, which were half catholic and other members who were in the orange lodge – which meant I grew up believing

that Catholics and Protestants were somehow created differently from one another. And beyond all the sectarian, doctrinal and religious division we foster, there are the lifestyle issues that tear us apart.

And that’s where the parable begins.

Jesus is hanging out with THOSE kinds of people – LOST people in the eyes of the religious institution of the day. And the religious crowd – trained as they have been in the art of divisiveness - sit outside looking in and saying, “This man welcomes tax collectors and sinners and even eats with them!”

So Jesus asks them – and us I suppose a question in the form of a parable.

“Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Does he not leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it?” (Lk 15:4) Now in the eyes of those first century Palestinians Jesus is saying something really funny! - You have a hundred sheep to take care of. They are worth a lot of money. One gets lost. You leave the ninety-nine behind in the open field where lions and tigers and bears lurk among the bushes while you go to find the lost one?

I don’t think so!

So Jesus poses this question. “Does the shepherd not leave the ninety-nine in the open field and go after the lost sheep until

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

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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 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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he finds it?” NO!!!!!! The logical answer to Jesus’ question is, “No!” NO, NO, NO, NO, NO! No shepherd in his right mind would do that! Any shepherd who would do such a thing would be fired from his job! And all of a sudden we are face-to-face with our attitudes toward other people: One person is expendable for the good of the others. One group of people, one city of people, one nation of people, one culture of people, one religion of people – expendable for the sake of saving the others.

That’s how it is in our world. There is a temptation to divide people up into categories so that we can dismiss them and elevate ourselves. And frankly, I think the end of the parable prompts a very provocative question.

Who do you think is REALLY lost in this story - the tax collectors and sinners who are eating and fellowshipping with Jesus?

Or the religious crowd that’s sitting outside, dividing up the world into lost and found? Who do you think is really lost?

Rev. Douglas Stevenson Cullen & Deskford Church of Scotland

Contact Sheila Sellar: 01542 840760. Email: sasellar@btinternet.com 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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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 Dial ‘M’ For Moray Buses ..................................01343 562533 National Rail Enquiries ......................................08457 484950

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As I write it is literally 2 weeks to referendum day, so not the most quiet or most relaxing period I have ever experienced but incredibly exciting. Unlike normal elections, where it is campaigners from my own party, I have found that this campaign has been marked by huge numbers of folk from different parties or no party at all whose interest is in doing their bit for Scotland. From Cullen to Brodie and Lossiemouth to Tomintoul, hundreds have been out, many of them new to campaigning and I think that many people getting actively involved in the biggest community issue Scotland has seen demonstrates quite clearly how important this process was and will be for the future.

I hope that many of those new campaigning faces will continue to shake up our political systems and shape them for the future.

I find myself writing this before the referendum has taken place but knowing it will not be published until afterwards! It is an opportunity then to reflect on what has been an amazing experience for our nation. In my whole life, much of which has been spent involved in political campaigning, I have never seen people so engaged in a debate from all ages and backgrounds and in every community.

It has been a privilege being part of that debate about Scotland’s future, not least because we have made a decision democratically through the ballot box, something we should always remember is a democratic freedom that we have and which is not enjoyed by many others in other parts of the world. However the vote has gone I am committed to working for Scotland in whatever way I can and I will continue to do so.

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Rolling Event. until 30 September

cutting edge - short film about young people, mental health, self-harm during opening hours at the gallery, elgin library, cooper park, elgin. free event. for details email anne.grant@aberlour.org.uk or visit www.morayfeelgoodfestival.org.uk walking in my shoes - a short film about living with mental health during opening hours at the gallery, elgin library, cooper park, elgin. free event. for details visit www.morayfeelgoodfestival.org.uk art in mind - multimedia mental health art exhibition opening hours at the gallery, elgin library, cooper park, elgin. free. www.morayfeelgoodfestival.org.uk

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bruntlands bungalow - garden open for scotland's garden scheme in aid of macmillan nurses. by arrangement only. £3 entry for adults only. please phone for further details 01343 850285

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the art of caring - exhibition of carers artworks during opening hours at ardach health centre, highfield rd, buckie. this is a free event. for more information email nuala.lindsay@quarriers.org.uk or visit www.morayfeelgoodfestival.org.uk

highland homecoming 2014 various events across the area to celebrate contemporary highland culture. visit www.invernesshighlandgames.com for info.

1 wednesday - 31 friday the moray feelgood festival 2014 exhibitions, theatre, literature, film, events promoting mental health & wellbeing throughout moray. for info and venues email info@morayfeelgoodfestival.co.uk and see facebook and twitter @morayfeelgood and visit www.morayfeelgoodfestival.org.uk

until 1 november local quines - making an exhibition of themselves! during opening times at elgin museum. a display of craft work by a group of local retired, but still creative, teachers.

OCTOBER 2014 1 wednesday finds at the fort : a talk by eric soane about his metal-detected archaeological finds around fort george 7pm. £5 per person. light refreshments included. booking essential call 0131 310 8703 or email lynsey@thehighlandersmuseum.com

1 wednesday - 9 thursday wrap - the art of recovery • wellness recovery action planning - exhibition during opening hours at the gallery, elgin library, cooper park, elgin. free event. for details email heidi@moxiemedia.co.uk or visit www.morayfeelgoodfestival.org.uk admin@spotlighton.co.uk

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Sat 20th Dec - CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT Have a great party night with a four course meal and dancing to live band “Ezra”, DM Catering & Uncle Bob’s Bar Wed 31st Dec - HOGMANAY PARTY with live band “Impact” Stovies & Licensed Bar. Families Welcome!

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2 thursday adam holmes and the embers @ the drouthy cobbler doors 7:30pm. scottish album of the year 2014 nominees. tickets £15 from the bar or from www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

3 friday hello again : a tribute to neil diamond @ ironworks 7pm. 0871 7894173 • www.ironworksvenue.com

4 saturday lhanbryde community centre quiz night 7pm for 7.30pm. £2 pp, teams of up to four. byob.

21st annual golden spurtle™ world porridge making championship 10am - 5pm, carrbridge village hall. for more information visit www.goldenspurtle.com pleasure presents : rebecca vasmant & kakatsitsi master drummers from ghana live @ ironworks 11pm. 0871 7894173 • www.ironworksvenue.com

9 thursday ultimate eagles @ ironworks 7pm. 0871 7894173 • www.ironworksvenue.com

10 friday moray random acts of kindness day - celebrating world mental health day - perform an act of kindness share your kindness ideas & stories on twitter: @randommoray • info@morayfeelgoodfestival.co.uk rak ideas: www.morayfeelgoodfestival.org.uk cat plays piano - play & lunch 12.30 for 1pm - 2pm, the drouthy cobbler (the blue room) 48a high street, elgin. £10 (inc lunch & free drink) tickets at drouthy cobbler • www.playpieces.co.uk www.morayfeelgoodfestival.org.uk dance night 7:30pm - 11:30pm, clochan community centre. £5. proceeds in aid of clochan c.c. renovations. phone paul/pauline 01542 850416

11 saturday banffshire field club “our war memorials” - speaker : david fowler 2:15pm - 3:45pm at st rufus church hall, turner street, keith. members £2 and non-members £3. includes tea and biscuits. the western front association: poor little belgium john chester, chairman, spalding & south lincolnshire branch 2:30pm, elgin library. for details call 01343 870562 or chairman.wfasnb@virgin.net

14 tuesday free digital taster sessions 10am - 4pm at tesco, keith. to help you get started online. our friendly team will welcome you onto our information bus and get you started. call 01343 567135 or email moray@livingitup.org.uk

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wildlife warriors - spey bay’s kids club is back for autumn. £2 per child. call 01343 820339 for info.

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wool and textile fair @ eden court 10am - 4pm. over 30 crafters from across the highlands will be selling their crafts and goods all connected to wool and textiles. £2 entry. supporting alzheimer's scotland. df concerts presents: fatherson + model aeroplanes @ ironworks 7pm. for info call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

19 sunday pancake teas / bacon roll and car boot sale 9am 2pm. clochan community centre. to book a pitch phone christine 01542 882478 (evenings)

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music from the heart - an evening of enchantment with lama tenzin 7pm universal hall, findhorn. part of a worldwide tour. tickets £10 at the box office & door.

music night 7.30pm - 11pm (or later) at clochan community centre. open mic, raffle & refreshments at interval. £2.50 proceeds in aid of clochan c.c. renovations. enquiries phone alan 01542 850493

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wildlife warriors - spey bay’s kids club is back for autumn. £2 per child. call 01343 820339 for info. words for wellbeing - creative writing workshop 6:30pm - 8pm at the gallery, elgin library, cooper park, elgin. free event. to book call 01343 562602 or visit www.morayfeelgoodfestival.org.uk

23 thursday managing osteoporosis - speaker : dr rosemary hollick - nhs grampian and university of aberdeen 11am - 12:30pm at the mansfield hotel, mayne road, elgin. tea/coffee and biscuits will be served from 10am - 11am. donations appreciated. for more info call anne simpson on 01698 811171.

24 friday brodie castle paintings collection: 19th century english watercolours 3:30pm. tea/coffee & shortbread welcome with a slide show talk and a visit to the blue bedroom to see the paintings in situ (the blue bedroom is situated on the 2nd floor which has no disabled access) www.nts.org.uk/events or tel: 0844 493 2156 for further details.

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halloween spooktacular at the historic icehouse at spey bay. a ghoulish setting awaits you. £2 per child (booking essential). call 01343 820339. home club - dance•music•food feelgood festival closing party 6.30pm - midnight at james milne institute, stone pier, findhorn. suggested donations at door £6/£8/£10. www.homeclubscotland.co.uk www.morayfeelgoodfestival.org.uk for details.

27 monday movement for change - moray mental health change network event 3pm - 7:30pm, harvest centre, elgin city church, 10 greyfriars street, elgin. a free event. to book email moraychangenetwork@gmail.com visit www.morayfeelgoodfestival.org.uk for more info

29 wednesday stand up for mental health - comedy night (mental health fundraiser) at the drouthy cobbler (the blue room) elgin. £10. tickets available at the venue or online from www.thedrouthcobbler.co.uk. for more info visit www.morayfeelgoodfestival.org.uk

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More than 30 events to experience and enjoy.

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Energise Your Home?

Solar panels are a great way of cutting your electricity bills - find out whether your home is suitable.

We all want to live self-sustainably, or at least reduce the carbon footprint of our home, and solar panels make that dream possible.

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Solar panels are made of photovoltaic (PV) cells, which turn sunlight into electricity. This electricity can then be fed into your home's mains electricity supply.

The technology behind solar is relatively old, despite their futuristic appeal, but while the basics are the same the efficiency of solar panels has improved greatly in recent years.

How do solar panels work?

Solar panels are an environmentally friendly way of producing electricity for your home. The electricity produced by your solar panels will be used to power any appliances currently in use within your home. Any electricity which is not used will be sent to the grid and sold at an agreed rate through the Feed-in Tariff scheme.

Is it sunny enough for solar power to be generated in the UK? Yes. While it’s true that the UK isn't exactly bathed in sunshine, solar panels, despite their name, don't need direct sunlight - they also work in cloudy or overcast weather.

Is my home suitable for solar panels?

While solar works for a large number of properties in the UK there are still some areas and types of roof that are not suitable. Remember, there are exceptions to every rule, so the best way to check if solar is right for you is to get in touch with the company in question. They'll talk you through your options and do a survey if necessary.

Will the quality of my electricity suffer?

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Do I need planning permission for solar panels?

You generally don't need planning consent for solar panels. However, if you live in a conservation area or a listed building you should check first. It's best to check with your local council planning officer if you're not sure.

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You won't notice the difference between using your free electricity and using electricity from the Grid.

Can I still switch my gas and electricity supplier?

Yes, you can still switch your gas and electricity supplier if you have solar panels.

You will continue to receive your Feed-in Tariff rate from the same supplier.

How can I make the most of the free electricity from my solar panels?

To make sure you use as much of the free electricity from your solar panels as possible you need to try and use more electricity during the day, when your panels are producing electricity.

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When it was suggested that we have dinner at the Golf View Hotel, we were delighted as we have had many people tell us how wonderful their dining experience was. Expecting a perfect evening, we weren't disappointed.

On arrival, my girlfriend, Natalie and I were seated in the hotel’s spacious conservatory where we were met with the most spectacular views of the Moray Firth. Much to our delight, Thursday night is Steak Night - and boy was it fantastic! It certainly lived up to its 4 Star rating, as it was probably one of the best steak nights we've ever attended.

For starters I decided to be adventurous and the Pan Fried Scottish Scallops with Summer Pea Purée, Crispy Pancetta and a Salad of Pea Shoots looked too delicious to miss out on. Blissfully, it lived up to the waiter’s recommendations. Natalie couldn’t resist the Wild Mushrooms, Toast, Poached Duck Egg and Hollandaise Sauce – another winning combination!

For our main courses I had the Sirloin Steak and Natalie had Fillet Steak. Both were cooked to our individual requirements and served with Chunky Chips, Mushrooms, Onion Rings and Salad all washed down with a complimentary bottle of red wine. (On Thursday nights every steak main course comes with a free half bottle of wine). On Sauces were available on request. The portions were hearty and the flavours matched the scenery, absolutely amazing!

Our only dilemma of the evening was to decide if we were going to indulge in the delightful selection of sweets on offer. “We only live once”, was Natalie’s response to the choice in front of us! I had Lemon Cheesecake drizzled with Raspberry Coulis - light, delicious and perfect for an already expanding waistline. Natalie surrendered to the Sticky Toffee Pudding with Warm Toffee Sauce - why wouldn’t she?

In all honesty, there was nothing I could fault - from the setting, to the food, to the service, everything was amazing. I would suggest you’ve not experienced a steak night until you’re tried the Golf View Hotel on a Thursday night! Overall it was PERFECT! To dine in the Fairways Restaurant, e-mail golfview@crerarhotels.com or call 01667 452 301. Visit www.crerarhotels.com.

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01542 835525 28 LAND STREET, BUCKIE AB56 1QS. e: denturamics@btconnect.com

1 RENEWABLES LTD

a local wind-power company, seeks investors for renewables projects secured by the UK Government Feed-in Tariff.

Minimum amount 5k, no maximum amount.

Excellent returns for 20 year FiT programme, or for shorter periods if preferred. Corporate and personal guarantees provided.

CONTACT ,DQ RQ ‡LDQ# UHQHZDEOHV FRP RU DODVWDLU# UHQHZDEOHV FRP Use our website enquiry form at: www.1renewables/get-in-touch.php

When you want something special!

FRIDAY NIGHT

SATURDAY NIGHT

SPECIALS

SPECIALS

FREE Dessert or Starter when ordering a main meal

2x Steak Dinners and a bottle of wine for ÂŁ29.99 (10oz ribeye or 8oz sirloin and house wine)

SUNDAY LUNCH

PLUS ask about our

SPECIALS

Christmas Party Nights

Sunday Roast 2 course ..........ÂŁ12.95 3 course ..........ÂŁ14.95

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with your friends, family or work night outs.

STEAKHOUSE & GRILL RESTAURANT

4 MILES EAST OF ELGIN ON THE A96

Open Friday & Saturday 12pm to Late & Sunday 12pm to 4.30pm 7R ERRN WHO ‡ HPDLO WKHEDUQELVWUR#OLYH FR XN

BLINDS & SHUTTERS

Showroom UNIT 1, TYOCK, ELGIN

HORIZON BLINDS

ALL THE LATEST TRENDS & STYLES, MADE TO MEASURE! Call now for a FREE no-obligation Quote in the comfort of your own home. pick up and call now!

(01343) 552 555 www.horizonblinds.co.uk

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HARRISON’S

HOME IMPROVEMENTS LTD

THE ONE STOP SHOP FULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH

,JUDIFOT t #BUISPPNT #FESPPNT t )FBUJOH There really is no comparison to Harrison’s with our amazing quality, service and price

Free Plan and Design Free Quotations

COME AND VISIT OUR SHOWROOM AT 16 Linkwood Place, Elgin (Behind McDonald’s) www.facebook.com/harrisonselgin for latest deals Telephone (01343) 551 331 Covering the whole of Grampian