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MORAY FIGURE SKATING CLUB Teaches and promotes figure skating at all levels, Fridays 5.45pm to 7.45pm, Moray Leisure Centre, Elgin. Contact Pamela McKenzie 549730 or pamelamcke1@ btinternet.com www.mfsc.org.uk MORAY FLY FISHERS CLUB Promote trout fly fishing by offering discounted access and competitions. MORAY GAELIC GROUP We have conversation classes in gaelic led by three volunteer native gaelic speakers. Held in Moray College on Monday evenings 7.30pm-9pm. £1 per night, £5 year membership. Contact moraygaelicgroup @uhi.ac.uk or visit www.moraygaelicgroup.ning.com MORAY ADVANCE MOTORISTS & MOTORCYCLISTS Reg. Scottish Charity (SC 033561) visit www.morayiam.org.uk or 01309 673954 MORAY GROUP OF THE RIDING FOR THE DISABLED are looking for volunteers to help at our riding sessions by leading the ponies or acting as sidehelpers for our riders. Monday afternoons and/or Wednesdays. We are based at Cranloch Riding Centre near Elgin. No experience? No worries - training provided. For more info contact Denise 01343 850310 or Liz 01343 556167

MORAY PHILATELIC SOCIETY Regular meetings and exchange of information on the various aspects of philately. Contact Brian J. Goodwin 545391 or email brian184@btinternet.com MORAY ROCK GARDEN GROUP Meets on the last friday every month, New Elgin Hall annexe, 7.30pm, guest speakers, garden visits in summer. Contact Hazel Robson 01340 871227, new members welcome

NEW ELGIN & ASHGROVE PUBLIC HALL Available for community events, private parties and regular meetings. Contact Ian Stronach tel: 549011

MORAY ROADRUNNERS Welcomes new members of all abilities, seniors Wednesday 6.30pm Elgin Community Centre, juniors Tuesday & Thursday 6pm Morriston Playing Fields. Please visit website for more details & contacts www.morayroadrunners.com MOTHERS’ UNION Attached to the Anglican Church, meets every third Wednesday, Holy Trinity Church, Elgin, 2pm. We have a variety of speakers etc. Men also welcome, meetings are open to everyone. Contact Frances Garrety 814149 or Lynne Taylor 835861 MORAY RETIRED PERSONS FRIENDSHIP CLUB To improve the quality of life by friendship, talks and activity for retired people over 60, contact Michael Crossland 543962 MORAY VILLAGE HALLS For details of local Village Halls and how to book visit www.morayvillagehalls.org.uk

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NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST Antenatal classes and breastfeeding support. Regular meetings and outings in Forres and Elgin area. For information email nct_moray@yahoo.co.uk

RED CROSS BEFRIENDING SERVICE Offers a regular visiting service by a volunteer for those over 60, who live on their own and have little or no contact with family, friends or neighbours. Contact Jennifer Allan 554340 or 07595 278 277 for more info ROTARY CLUB OF ELGIN Meets every Thursday 12.30pm for 1pm at the Mansion House Hotel. Contact Brodie Ross 01309 696272 ST AETHANS BOWLING CLUB To promote Lawn Bowling in Burghead for all ages ST ANDREWS AND URQUHART BOWLING CLUB Open daily April to September. Contact Andrew Welsh 842371 ST SYLVESTER'S NURSERY Provides nursery education for children aged 2-5 following a curriculum for 3-5's adhering to care standards. Contact Susan Hunt 0797 713 9614 or 551471 or via email stsylv.nursery@btinternet.com

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SENIOR CITIZENS AFTERNOON BOWLING Meets in Elgin Community Centre on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 1pm-3pm. Commencing Monday 13th September & running until midApril. Contact 541471 SIGMA - MORAY'S ASTRONOMY CLUB Encouraging an interest in all space related subjects and to teach the use of astronomical equipment, first Friday of the month, 7.30pm, Birnie Village Hall. Contact David Ian Brantingham 01466 771371 ian@branters.freeserve.co.uk www.sigma-astro.co.uk SPEY VALLEY CAGE BIRD SOCIETY Meets on the first Tuesday each month, 7.30pm, Gordon Arms Hotel, Fochabers, contact J.Munro 01343 870586 STEP BY STEP IN MORAY Are you a young parent...feeling lonely and isolated? Fancy some fun and some company? We meet every Friday at Elgin Youth Cafe, Frances Place, from 10am - 11.30am. Contact Anne Attenburrow 552330 or email aattenburrow@aol.com YOUNG PERSONS ADDICTION COUNSELLING Offering free confidential counselling to Moray youngsters aged 12-24 who have issues regarding addiction of any type or concerned about someone else’s addiction. Call Robert or Carol on 01542 886630

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The school holidays are looming and with money being tight all around then you and your family may be thinking hard of things you can get up to for little cost? The Forestry Commission in the North East are running a series of events aimed specifically at families to keep young ones entertained throughout the long break. From wildlife based events such as pond dips and butterfly safaris to squelchy mud parties and a teddy bear’s picnic there is something for all ages and in all locations! Some of our favourites are:

Mud Glorious Mud to be held at Tyrebagger on the A96. This event takes place on Thursday 7th July between 11am and 12.30pm. Wellies are essential for the squelchy mud-appreciation party! Were old clothes, bring a rug and a picnic. The event is aimed at children aged 3-7 (and their parents). It costs £2 per child. Parents and younger siblings go FREE. Butterfly Safari to be held at Wellhill in Culbin between 11am and 2pm on Wednesday 13th July. Come along at 11am to the Craft Session where children can make their own butterflies to take home. Then join our ranger from 12 noon for a hunt for theses spectarcluar nectar feeding insects. The craft session is aimed at children 6-12. Everyone is welcome on the walk with or without children. The route is suitable for prams and buggies. The event cost £2 per child.

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Tribal Teepees to be held at Tyrebagger on the A96. This event takes place on Thursday 4th August between 2-3.30pm. Bring your friends and family to help you build a den in the forest. Take gardening gloves if you have them. Cost £2 pwe adult. Bat Walk Friday 12th August 8.30-12.30pm at Wellhill in Culbin. A chance to stay up late and see these fascinating creatures. They are furry, mysterious and fly. Now is jour chance to find out where they hang about. Join the ranger for an easy walk and bring a torch if you have one. The event is open to all and costs £2 per PERSON. On all our events more information can be found at www.forestry.gov.uk or through the District Office on 01466 794161. Please note that ALL children must be accompanied by an adult for all the above events. Booking is only essential for the bushcraft session the rest are simply turn up and enjoy days. All fees to be collected by the ranger on the day. Don’t forget Forestry Commission land is your land so don’t just wait for us to take you get out and enjoy!

Pond Dipping to be held at Wellhill in Culbin between 10am and 12pm, Wednesday 27th July. Join the ranger to catch the amazing creatures of the deep. Bring a bucket (a white one is best)and net, oh and don’t forget your wellies! Cost £2 per child. Bushcraft in the Bin Thursday 28th July 2-4pm at The Bin near Huntly. Come and make a wood cookie and square lash a picture frame, create a green woodman and toast a marshmallow on a 5 minute fire. Suitable for children aged 8-12 years. PLEASE BOOK for this event – cost £2 per child.

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Alves Church 1st Sunday of each month at 11.30am. 01309 690931 Birnie - Pluscarden Church Sunday Service Pluscarden 10am ; Birnie 11.30am and Elgin High Church Sunday Service 11am. Contact Parish Asst. Paula Baker tel: 01542 832662 Burghead Church Every Sunday at 11.30am. Contact 01309 690931 Elgin & Forres Free Church of Scotland Sunday Sevice 11am including Sunday School & Creche; Evening Service 6pm, Midweek Meeting Wednesday 7.30pm. Contact Colin Morrison 542196 Elgin City Church Every Sunday 10.30am at Elgin Community Centre - Childrens church & creche available. Contact 543624 Elgin Community Church Sunday Morning Service 10.30am; Evening Fellowship & Youth Group at 6pm. Contact 54665 Hopeman Baptist Church meets every Sunday 11am & 6pm. Everyone welcome. Contact Rev. S.J. Macdonald 831175 or visit the website www.hopemanbaptist.org.uk Lossiemouth Baptist Church meets every Sunday 9.30am, 11.30am and 6pm. Junior Church Sunday 11.30am and Kids Church (P4-P7) Thursdays 6.15pm-8pm. Contact Rev. Rae Mackenzie 812062 www.lossiebaptist.org Lossiemouth Gospel Hall meets every Sunday for Sunday Club at 9.30am, Gospel

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ExTraCTS FroM ThE DraFT MinuTES oF ThE MEETing oF 10Th May 2011 oF ThE CiTy & royal Burgh oF Elgin CoMMuniTy CounCil Committee Report - Recreation and Leisure Wilma Milne provided an update of the Street name competition. The entries will be returned to the access Point. it was clarified that three prizes consisting of £10 vouchers will have to be organised. Wilma Milne will arrange with Treasurer Steven Milne. Committee Report - Roads and Transportation • Murray ross provided an update on the two manhole covers in Moss Street; one has been repaired, however the one in the middle of the road has not been touched. Murray ross has been in touch with Scottish Water and this will be repaired as soon as possible. • The no Entry sign at north Street should now be in place. • With regards to Street lighting - TMC do not carry out inspections, therefore it is up to residents to report faults. These will be repaired within five working days. Cllr leadbitter advised Members that faults can be raised via the online Self Service system on the Moray Council web site. • acting Chair, george P littlejohn asked if the date for north Street and Batchen Street change have been set. Murray ross explained that he has no information at present but will follow up for the next meeting. Cllr russell advised that the changes are due to start in august. Committee Report - Youth • Michael gates explained that he had attended youth Council meetings. • The forthcoming ‘Wall of rock’ event will be taking place in lossiemouth, early September; the date is still to be confirmed. • Michael gates explained that he had attended a meeting at Moray College regarding Community Planning; and trying to get more youth involvement. Cooper Park Bins response received from TMC, these are in the process of being replaced. Kieron green advised that this would be his last meeting as he is stepping down as Chair of Elgin north area Forum. Community Planning - Elgin South Area Forum • aileen Marshall explained that the last Elgin

South area Forum meeting included alex Bottril, SuSTranS Senior Project officer. The main topic of discussion at previous meetings has been the Cycle / Pedestrian routes including the steps connecting asda and the railway Station. • The Springfield Scheme meetings have taken place. • ricket lane Crossing meeting has taken place. • next meeting will include Dave gowans from the Flood alleviation group. • Murray ross and aileen Marshall are to meet to discuss the Springfield issue. • ‘no Waiting’ proposal at Springfield road gordon Methven advised aileen Marshall to contact the railway Police with regards to the connection between asda and the railway Station. Treasurers Report • Steven Milne advised that the main account has £15864.81 excluding out standing expenses to be processed. account number 2 has £3799.32. • Steven Milne requested that any expenses the wish to be claimed back need to be accompanied with a Travel Expense Claim Form. • Steven Milne explained to Members that the Treasurers updates are based on the account Statements received at the end of each month, therefore depending when the meetings take place dictates if an update can be produced in time. STV Website gordon Methven has spoken to Stewart Crowther of STV Website and it was agreed that any information that Members would like added to the website should be sent to gordon Methven who will forward to Stewart Crowther for addition to the website. A.O.C.B. • Moray local access anne glover explained that she was invited to attend a Moray local access Forum, the date has changed to the 14th June. anne glover advised that she would attend to gather information as to what is involved and report back at the next meeting. • Wittet Drive Wilma Milne explained that there has been a

delay in the decision of Wittet Drive; the original date was the 3rd May but has now been delayed until June. Wilma Milne reiterated that the residents are concerned and have asked that the issue is raised again at tonight’s meeting. Cllr russell explained that the delay is due to waiting for the Moray Economic Strategy which is due in June. • Empty Shop Displays Mary Wall explained that at the end of 2010 the Chairman and Mary Wall attending the Joint Community Council meeting in glasgow where it was discussed that empty shop windows could be used for various display purposes. a recent Press and Journal article explained that the art Department at Moray College is showing interest in carrying this out in Moray. • northern Scot letters - Cooper Park Toilets letters expressed concern / disgust at state of toilets during a recent event within Cooper Park. There needs to be a review of the public toilets for visitors to the area. anne glover added that the Pitch and Putt golf facilities were not open during this event and it does not help the advertising of Elgin. Cllr russell responded that the toilets were cleaned as normal at the start of that day. harry Torry advised that the older Peoples reference group have expressed concern of the lack of public toilets. • Morriston road Planter Murray ross has contacted TMC lands and Parks Dept and was advised there will be an extra 20% charge for the labour of planting this year. The costs would be £160 + 20%. • Parking Charge Signs Entering Elgin Murray ross expressed concern that the ‘Free Parking’ signs are still place entering Elgin, the charges at lossie green and lossie Wynd have been in place for several months. This needs to be updated as soon as possible as cannot advertise free parking and then charge. • linkwood Way Junction – Divert Traffic to use roundabout The Moray Council and Bear Scotland own equal parts. The Moray Council need to wait for Bear Scotland’s approval before going forward. Next Meeting The next meeting will be on Tuesday 12th July.

OThER COMMuNiTY COuNCiL CONTACTS heldon Community Council Meetings 15/3/11; 26/4/11; 7/6/11; 19/7/11; 30/8/11 and 18/10/11 - 7.30pm at Mosstowie Primary School. Contact: angela hyland (Secretary) tel: 545360 page 12 - July 2011

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SCHOOLS Alves Primary School ..................................(01343) 850247 Bishopmill Primary School ..........................(01343) 547841 Burghead Primary School ..........................(01343) 825529 East End Primary School ............................(01343) 542381 Greenwards Primary School ......................(01343) 541661 Hopeman Primary School ..........................(01343) 830281 Lhanbryde Primary School..........................(01343) 842649 Mosstowie Primary School..........................(01343) 547119 New Elgin Primary School ..........................(01343) 547587 Seafield Primary School ..............................(01343) 547792 St Sylvesters R.C. Primary School ..............(01343) 541453 West End Primary School............................(01343) 543161 Elgin Academy ............................................(01343) 543485 Elgin High School........................................(01343) 545181 Hythehill Primary School ............................(01343) 812014 St Gerardine Primary School ......................(01343) 812251 Lossiemouth High School ..........................(01343) 812047 Police Station ................................................0845 600 5700 Bus Station, Elgin .......................................(01343) 544222 Citizens Advice Bureau ...............................(01343) 550088 Dalcross Airport ...........................................(01667) 464000 Dallas Village Hall .......................................(01343) 890243 Elgin Town Hall ................(01343) 547767/562600-To Book Lossie Town Hall ............................(01343) 813329/815309 Moray Council .............................................(01343) 543451 National Rail Enquiries ..................................08457 484950 Elgin Library ................................................(01343) 562600 Lossie Library ..............................................(01343) 813334 Elgin Community Council............................(01343) 544091 Moray Leisure Centre .................................(01343) 550033 Lossie Swimming Pool ................................(01343) 815299

DOCTORS Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin ...............................0845 456 6000 Moray Coast Medical Practice - Hopeman (01343) 830269 Moray Coast Medical Practice - Burghead (01343) 835780 Moray Coast Medical Practice - Lossie ........0845 337 1190 Elgin Community Surgery ..........................(01343) 542234 Linkwood Medical Centre ............................0845 337 6350 Maryhill Health Centre ..................................0845 337 0610

DENTISTS South Street Dental Practice ......................(01343) 542729 Trinity Dental Practice ..................................(01343) 542697 Apex Dental Studio......................................(01343) 556606 Pure Spa Dental ..........................................(01343) 541164 Holly Tree Dental Practice, Lossie ..............(01343) 814625 Rivermouth Dental Practice, Lossie ............(01343) 813325 PHARMACIES alliance Pharmacy ......................................(01343) 542186 Bishopmill Pharmacy ..................(01343) 547374 / 547393 Boots The Chemist ......................................(01343) 543311 g.F Duthie Phramacy, Burghead ................(01343) 835370 g.F Duthie Phramacy,hopeman ................(01343) 830249 lhanbryde Pharmacy ..................................(01343) 842531 lloyds Pharmacy, 48 high St ......................(01343) 547065 lloyds Pharmacy, 176 high St ....................(01343) 542571 lloyds Pharmacy, lossie ............................(01343) 812818 lossiemouth Pharmacie ............................(01343) 813095 VETS Allen and Matthews ....................................(01343) 544811 Miller and Swann ........................................(01343) 542255 Moray Coast Vets, Lossie ............................(01343) 815335

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burghead gala week, competitions, stalls, raft race, pamper night and much more! programmes available from burghead post office for 50p

3 sunday working horse show, 9.30am-3.30pm, brodie castle, by forres, see shetlands to clydesdales, contact brodie castle for more details tel: 0844 493 2156 edinkillie community association guided walk, 2.15pm, edinkillie hall car park, ‘an ecological survey of the breathing place’ with ian suttie, email dwfriends@btinternet.com for details

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JULY until august 24 wednesday circus theme summer reading challenge, elgin library, recommended for children up to age 12, tel: 562600

until october 31 monday pictish throne exhibition at brodie castle, during normal opening hours, an opportunity to see this recreation of a pictish throne, the first to be made in over 1000 years, by master craftsman adrian mccurdy, who took his lines from ancient stone carvings, on loan from the national museum of scotland, included in tour of the castle, contact brodie castle for more details tel: 0844 493 2156

1 friday to 29 friday art exhibition ‘atmospheric watercolours’ by caroline simmill, elgin museum, tel: 543675

1 friday the shee, 8pm, universal hall, findhorn, £10/£8/£6, tel: 01309 691170 for details

2 saturday holy trinity church hall coffee morning, 10am12noon, the usual stalls and raffle, £2 entry

5 tuesday amazing ospreys, 10am-1pm, loch garten opsrey centre, visit www.rspb.org.uk for more details family fun in the forest, 2pm-4pm, loch mallachy car park, visit www.rspb.org.uk for more details

7 thursday dallas gala prize tombola, 7pm for 7.30pm, houldsworth institute, dallas an evening of scottish music performed by ‘music for a while’, 7.30pm, brodie castle, by forres, adults £8/child & concession £5, contact brodie castle for more details tel: 0844 493 2156

8 friday dallas gala ceilidh with the speyside fiddlers, 7pm for 7.30pm, houldsworth institute, dallas, £6 adults/£3 school children, for tickets contact mr sutherland tel: 890420

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2 saturday and 3 sunday jazz singing workshop, saturday 10.30am-5.30pm, sunday 10am-4pm, moray art centre, findhorn, with vocalist andrea turner and pianist jon hall, www.morayartcentre.org, contact andrea tel: 07846 048680 for details and bookings or visit SpotLight on Elgin, Lossie and District

sci-fi convention, sci-fi visiting displays, demos and characters : the return of the daleks!!, grampian transport museum, alford, tel: 019755 64517 or visit www.gtm.org.uk

western front association - firing and hiring on the western front - dr john bourne, university of birmingham, 2.30pm, the gallery, elgin library, contact derek bird tel: 870562, email chairman.wfasnb@virgin.net or visit www.wfascotlandnorth.org.uk street football carnival, elgin plainstones

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10 sunday dallas gala day, 2pm to 4pm, float parade, displays, activities, BBQ, tea tent, £2 adult/children free nairn and district pipe band, 2.30pm-3.30pm, brodie castle, by forres, a selection of stirring music, refreshments available, donations welcome, contact brodie castle for more details tel: 0844 493 2156

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16 saturday moray farmers market, elgin plainstones cawdor heritage group 20th anniversary year open day, 11am-5pm, cawdor school, learn about nairnshire from our large archive, all welcome, refreshments all day anderson’s care home open day, 2pm-4pm, institution road, elgin, cream teas oi polloi, billy liar, kings of the delmar & filthpact, 7.30pm, flanagan’s bar, elgin, visit www.myspace.com/thesyndicate2008

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21 thursday to 23 saturday continental market, elgin plainstones

22 friday drawing room concert with ‘bel canto’ singing group, 7pm, brodie castle, by forres, adults £10/concessions £8, contact brodie castle for more details tel: 0844 493 2156

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17 sunday free walk & talk for speakers of other languages with angela innes, 2pm, meet outside 1629 restaurant, clifton road, lossiemouth, come for a walk, meet new people, practise speaking english, all welcome, phone / text 07922 051930 or visit www.english4moray.co.uk edinkillie community association guided walk, 2.15pm, edinkillie hall car park, ‘butterflies and moths’ with alan lawrence, email dwfriends@btinternet.com

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24 sunday classic & vintage gathering, 12noon-4.30pm, traditional afternoon gathering of classic and vintage cars, commercials and motorcycles pre-1990, grampian transport museum, alford, tel: 019755 64517 or visit www.gtm.org.uk

edinkillie community association guided walk, 2.15pm, edinkillie hall car park, ‘plants and flowers’ with ian green, email dwfriends@btinternet.com dougie maclean, 8pm, universal hall, findhorn, £16/£14, tel: 01309 691170 for details

24 sunday forres accordion & fiddle club players with pat fraser, 1.30pm-4pm, brodie castle, by forres, an afternoon’s entertainment of scottish music and verse in our own marquee, afternoon teas available, entry by donation, contact brodie castle for more details tel: 0844 493 2156

24 sunday to 30 saturday COAST (creating original and stitched textiles ) exhibiting at 'the spirit of the spey’, 10am till 4pm, the great hall, baxters of speyside, fochabers, free admission

25 monday holiday fun activities - ‘circle of life:tribal africa’, 1pm2pm and 2pm-3pm, elgin museum, for primary kids and their adults!, £4 per child/accompanying adult free!, look round the museum too

26 tuesday amazing ospreys, 10am-1pm, loch garten opsrey centre, visit www.rspb.org.uk for more details family fun in the forest, 2pm-4pm, loch mallachy car park, visit www.rspb.org.uk for more details

29 friday robin colvill performs popular piano classics from bach to gershwin, 8pm, brodie castle, by forres, an opportunity to hear robin's stories and listen to a selection of classics in the drawing room, £18 (available at www.nts.org.uk), contact brodie castle for more details tel: 0844 493 2156

30 saturday moray farmers market, elgin plainstones glencoe and the devil’s staircase with marie curie cancer care, 23 mile trek, a must for those with stamina & a thirst for adventure, visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/uktreks or call 08700 340 040 to regsiter artists open studios, 11am-5pm, altyre estate near forres, artists working on the estate will be opening their studios to the public, open event, all welcome, visit www.altered-arts.co.uk

31 sunday kipper BBQ, from 12noon, burghead harbour, various stalls and car boot sale, for more details tel: 835811 insh marshes family fun day, 2pm-5pm, insh marshes national nature reserve RSPB car park, adults free/children £2.50, email insh@rspb.org.uk or tel: 01540 661518 for more details page 24 - July 2011

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AUGUST 2011 in brief until august 24 wednesday circus theme summer reading challenge, elgin library until october 31 monday pictish throne exhibition at brodie castle, tel: 0844 493 2156 1 monday to 5 friday fun galore store, elgin plainstones, childrens workshops art & photography exhibition, elgin museum, tel: 543675 2 tuesday amazing ospreys, 10am-1pm, loch garten opsrey centre, visit www.rspb.org.uk for more details family fun in the forest, 2pm-4pm, loch mallachy car park, visit www.rspb.org.uk for more details 6 saturday quiz night in lhanbryde community centre with raffle, 7pm for 7.30pm, £2 per person, teams of up to four 7 sunday edinkillie community association guided walk, 2.15pm, edinkillie hall car park, ‘birds and mammals’ with roy dennis 8 monday holiday fun activities - ‘on the move:land, sea & air’, 1pm2pm and 2pm-3pm, elgin museum, £4 per child/adult free! 9 tuesday amazing ospreys, 10am-1pm, loch garten opsrey centre, visit www.rspb.org.uk for more details family fun in the forest, 2pm-4pm, loch mallachy car park, visit www.rspb.org.uk for more details 10 wednesday family fun day, 12.30pm-4pm, grampian transport museum, alford, tel: 019755 64517 or visit www.gtm.org.uk 13 saturday live bands presented by elgin BID, elgin plainstones magdalena reising and the blue café jazz ensemble, 8pm, brodie castle, £12, contact brodie castle tel: 0844 493 2156 14 sunday historic wheels club annual rally, 1.30pm-4.30pm, brodie castle, near forres, contact tel: 01343 850372 lossiemouth raft race, for stalls please email masonp340@ lossiemouth.raf.mod.uk or to enter a team email harperlewise31g@lossiemouth.raf.mod.uk 16 tuesday amazing ospreys, 10am-1pm, loch garten opsrey centre, visit www.rspb.org.uk for more details family fun in the forest, 2pm-4pm, loch mallachy car park, visit www.rspb.org.uk for more details 20 saturday moray farmers market, elgin plainstones arena concert, 3pm-8pm, line up tbc, grampian transport museum, alford, tel: 019755 64517 or visit www.gtm.org.uk 21 sunday edinkillie community association guided walk, 2.15pm, edinkillie hall car park, ‘fungi’ with kerstin keillar 27 saturday elgin city band, elgin plainstones duffus gala and car boot sale, 2pm-4pm, £6 per car, to book in advance tel: 830684 28 sunday moray carnival 2011, 11am-5pm, cooper park, elgin, live local bands, dance exhibitions, pipe bands, showies, carnival parade and much more, tel: 07872 587943 edinkillie community association guided walk, 2.15pm, edinkillie hall car park, ‘trains, trees and footpaths’ with dava way association members

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So, none are without sin, but none are without hope, either. The Lord wants “all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.� (1 Timothy 2:4). A sinner in Bible times asked the question “What do I have to do to be saved?� The answer was simple, yet profound, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.� (Acts 16:31). On the cross of Calvary, Jesus Christ was satisfying the just demands of God’s law against sinners - He was made sin that we might, through him, be made righteous. In order for God to no longer see us as guilty hell-deserving sinners, and fit us for heaven, we each need by faith to personally accept that Christ died in our place. God’s redeeming love for sinners is found only in Christ, and the sinner is out of Christ. Put your trust in the finished work (death, burial, and resurrection) of the Lord Jesus Christ, and God will save you by faith in His Son and give you the gift of the Holy Spirit to enable you to live for Him and know Him as your Lord.“...if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved� (Romans 10:9). Be done with your pride and bow your knee to the Lord Jesus. Only when a sinner turns from his sin and bows to Jesus as Lord and Saviour, can he have eternal life.

Maybe you think you have sinned so much that there is no forgiveness for you. God is Holy, but He loves to forgive. God loves you and is not willing that any should perish. He showed his love toward us in that “while we were yet sinners Christ died for us� (Romans No matter how good you think you are or how bad 5:8). you think you are, the Lord saves all those who come To those who turn from their sin and receive Jesus to Him in faith. The Lord Jesus says “ him that cometh to Christ as their Saviour and Lord, He assures us, “I will Me I will in no wise cast out� (John 6:37). forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no Reject Him no longer. Eternity in Hell is a long more� (Jeremiah 31:34). . We do not have to go to that time to remember that you rejected Christ. place of torment which the Lord Jesus calls hell.

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Cut the chicken breast into strips. Mix the honey and mustard together. Marinate the chicken in the honey and mustard mixture, for a couple of hours or overnight in the fridge. Soak the bamboo skewers for 20 minutes in water, this helps prevent them from burning. Mix together all the dip ingredients and place in a ramekin. When ready to cook place the marinated chicken on to the skewers. Cook either on the BBQ or in a frying pan until golden and fully cooked, turn halfway through cooking. Serve with a crisp salad, and minted new potatoes for a delicious light Summer dish. Penny Ellis, Owner Knockomie Hotel, Forres tel: 01309 673146

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For a Flavour of Scotland Visit the original Baxters family home, set on the banks of the River Spey in the Morayshire Village of Fochabers, for a great family day out. Take a step back in time in the old grocery shop, originally opened by George Baxter in 1868 and discover the history of the Baxters family story. Visit our shops for a wide selection of Baxters & Audrey Baxter Signature product, along with a wide selection of other fine foods, a selection of wines & Scottish malts, as well as a variety of practical items for the kitchen, quality gifts, clothing & accessories. Sample delicious, home cooked, Scottish food in our excellent restaurant, including Baxters famous soups, pancakes fresh from the griddle and home baked pastries in a relaxed and friendly environment. For a relaxing end to your visit enjoy a walk along our scenic outdoor nature trail and spot the areas local wildlife. Open 7 days a week. 10am - 5pm. Free parking for cars & coaches, with full access for disabled customers. Highland Village, Fochabers, Moray, IV32 7LD. Situated just off the A96 between Aberdeen & Inverness. Tel. 01343 820666

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Wintering wildfowl, birds in passage and summer residents including Ospreys from West Africa make the bay an international airport, bringing birds by the thousands to the bay. Sharing the bay brightly coloured yachts, dinghies, power boats, wind surfers and kite surfers making Findhorn Bay one of Scotland’s best kept secrets – a paradise yet to be discovered and treasured by the local people and visitors alike. On a busy summers day the north end of the bay is a hub of activity, with

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Fresh vegetables, in-season produce all locally grown and hand delivered directly to your door. Sounds too good to be true? This service is now available to the local community through the development of the 'Veg Box Scheme'. Many individual farms have began to offer these types of products, selections of fresh fruit and veg straight from the farm to your household, missing out the middle man giving you more value for money. Local farmer Jock Scott is no different and after years of supplying large supermarket chains with a variety of products, established the company 'Scotgro' in 2009, providing the Inverness-shire and Moray with handpicked produce from their farm at Broombank, Auldearn. The company’s main objective is to ensure the freshest products are delivered each week to their customers. Unlike supermarket produce, the seasonal vegetables, and fruit during the summer months, only ever travel the distance between the farm and your doorstep. Providing the customers with a selection of only the freshest, locally grown goods, at a competitive price. What's available from Scotgro? Scotgro offer individual boxes to suit each customers household, ranging from the 'Mini - box' packed for an individual or couple, 'Standard box' which can accommodate two to four people up to the 'crate' option which contains enough

produce for a family of up to seven people. Delivery of the boxes to your house can be arranged on a weekly, fortnight or one off basis. You also have the handy option of being able to pause your deliveries if you are having a week away or feeling 'vegged-out' Another handy element of Scotgro is that you have the option to enter which vegetables you enjoyed and those which you would prefer in your box, ensuring you wont receive anything to your household which will go to waste. Check out their website to view a full range of produce on offer, and if you think this quick and easy way to get your weekly supply of vegetables is for you, order one online now www.scotgro.com

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Delivering fresh local produce to your Door to Inverness, Evanton, Black Isle, Nairn, Forres, Elgin and Lossiemouth

Scotgro, Broombank Farm, Auldearn, Nairn

Scotgro can deliver a box containing a selection of fresh local vegetables from our Nairnshire farm to your doorstep. Subscribing online for a regular weekly or fortnightly box is easy – you can even tell us which vegetables you don’t like so that we know not to put them in your box.

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A SpotLight on Creel fishing by Donald Crichton

Dan Dan the Lobster Man I have had a bit of an obsession with seafood in general and shellfish in particular for some years now having first tasted a delicious spider crab in a French Restaurant in St Malo in Brittany.

The experience is best described as “interactive” involving many weird and wonderful implements to extract as much of the tender meat as possible. It can also be a lengthy process and is therefore best shared with some good friends and good bottle of wine. Shortly after this experience I tasted my first lobster and fully understand why it is often called the King of meats. Imagine my delight when someone told me that fresh local shellfish including lobsters were available near to Lossiemouth. I knew that the coastal waters along the Moray Firth were a rich breeding ground for shellfish but had always been told that it was difficult if not impossible to buy these products locally as they were all sold for export. Well – the great news is that I was completely wrong. Whilst much of the local shellfish caught along the Moray Firth Coast does indeed go for export there is now a shop outlet in Covesea

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Café, near Lossiemouth selling cooked and raw Crab, Lobster, Langoustine and Smoked Mackerel. And who is responsible for this – one lone lossie loon – Dan Flett. Born and Bred in Lossie, Dan has been Creel Fishing (Creel is the local term for the pots used to catch shellfish) for some 40 odd years (starting after and before school at the age of 13!). Local Teacher, Jimmy Stevens, used to pick up the young Dan and take him out in all weathers and taught many of the best fishing locations, which Dan still uses today. Dan recalls that his first unofficial salary for a weeks work was £36 which in 1973 was a small fortune for a 13 year old! Dan was kind enough to invite me out on one of his fishing trips, which was

certainly an experience. Dan shared his real passion for shellfish – who else without a passion would put in back breaking shifts of 12 hours a day (minimum!)? For Dan, Creel fishing is not about the money – whilst he is able to make a living – it is more about using wisely local produce that is just waiting to be enjoyed. Dan has a cheerful and

indeed very healthy disposition which he puts down to the outdoor lifestyle, and the only thing that caused a furrowed brow was discussion about illegal fishers who did not return female’s (hen’s) back to the sea when laden with eggs which shows Dan’s commitment to the future of the Lobster stock. Whilst lobster fishing is indeed hard work Dan sees it as a labour of love and whilst he has had the occasional break for Deep Sea Trawler fishing – his heart has always been with the Creels – and from a personally biased perspective – may this long be the case! Dan’s shellfish may be purchased from Covesea Cafe, Lossiemouth 01343 815454 or direct from Dan himself at the harbourside by calling 01343 813624 or 07854861569.

Lobster with Thousand Dressing You can’t beat lobsters just as they are with a little Lemon, Mayo and Crusty Brown Bread. But if you want to be a little more adventurous without losing the fresh taste of Lobster then try this Dressing. Mix together: 3 tbsp ready made Mayonnaise

Dash of Worcester Sauce 2 tbsp Tomato Ketchup Pinch Cayenne Pepper Juice of half a Lemon A Red Pepper and a Yellow Pepper finely diced 2 tbsp Spring Onions thinly sliced Add dressing to roughly Chopped Meat from a Cooked Lobster. Serve on a Crusty Bread Roll or spoon mixture back into shell and serve with a rice salad accompanied by Crisp Lettuce Greens - and enjoy!

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