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BANFF, MORAY & NAIRN CANINE CLUB Classes are held in Obedience and Ringcraft every Monday evening during school terms from 1800 hrs in Spynie Hall, Elgin. Call Joanne on 01542 810293 or Mary on 01542 850262 ELGIN AMATEUR ATHLETICS CLUB Coaching in running, jumps and throws - field and track athletics. Ages 9 and up. At Morriston Playing Field AprOct and East End Primary Nov-Mar. Tuesdays and Thursdays 7pm-8.30pm. Membership fee + £1 each

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LOSSIE FOLK CLUB meets every Tuesday at 8.30pm in the Beach Bar, Lossiemouth LOSSIEMOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB To promote football in the Lossie area and enter competitive competitions. Contact Alan McIntosh tel: 813328 or email alanlfcsec@aol.com WALK MORAY, ELGIN GROUP Meets on Thursdays at 10am, Moray Leisure Centre. The walks are short (30mins - 1hour) and led by qualified volunteers. Contact 01343 567172 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 TYOCK GYMNASTICS CLUB Provides sport for the whole community at different levels appropriate to age and ability. Contact Pam Cantrill 543756 or 0778 971 4351 or email pammee@talktalk.net

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The Nimrod MR2 40 years of service He was a mighty hunter before the Lord; therefore it is said, ‘Like Nimrod the mighty hunter before the Lord.’ Genesis 10:9 Recognising the need to remain at the forefront of maritime warfare technology, the RAF realised that the Nimrod MR1 required updating if it was to remain a viable weapons platform until the end of the century. On the 23 August 1979, the first Nimrod Mk2, XV 236 was transferred to RAF Kinloss having emerged from the British Aerospace factory at Woodford following conversion. The vast majority of the conversion from MR1 to MR2 involved a major refit of the navigational and attack systems. The Nimrod MR1 (Maritime Reconnaissance), which replaced the aging Avro Shackleton, was introduced in 1969. The design of the aircraft was based upon the world’s first ever passenger jet, the Comet, whilst inspiration for the aircraft’s name came from the Bible; and to this day the MR2 is familiarly known as ‘the Mighty Hunter’. During the intervening years the aircraft has undergone significant upgrades to its mission system, sensors and self defence suites, thus maintaining the Nimrod as an extremely capable surveillance and attack platform. Since RAF St Mawgan closed in 1992, all Nimrod MR2s have been based at RAF Kinloss as part of 325 Expeditionary Air Wing, equipping Numbers 120 and 201 Squadrons along with the Operational Conversion Unit, No 42 (Reserve) Squadron. Another squadron, 206 Squadron was disbanded in 2005. The MR2 is a versatile platform which makes it ideally suited to operate in a wide variety of roles including: communications, surveillance and attack support to land and maritime forces; maritime reconnaissance; anti-submarine warfare; and search and rescue. The Nimrod MR2 has made a significant contribution to all the major operations in which the UK has been involved in recent years. In particular the Nimrod has served with distinction in the Cold War, the Falklands Conflict, 2 Gulf Wars, and in support of the maritime blockade of the Balkans during the Bosnia crisis. From 2001 until 2009 the Nimrod maintained a presence in the Gulf area, where crews regularly flew over Iraq, Afghanistan, the Indian page 4 - March 2010

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Ocean and the Gulf of Oman. Additionally it has been involved in many other operations both in the UK and abroad, including providing support to the Lebanon crisis in July 2006. All this has made the Nimrod MR2 one of the busiest aircraft in the RAF’s inventory. Peacetime work includes surface and sub-surface surveillance, monitoring civilian and military shipping movements in the North Atlantic, and participating in Joint and multi-national exercises around the world. There is always an aircraft on a 2-hour readiness for search and rescue (SAR) controlled by the Aeronautical Rescue Coordination Centre, located at Kinloss. Although the SAR service is primarily for downed military aircrew and military maritime incidents, the Nimrod also attends many civilian emergencies and provides a valuable addition to the work of the Maritime Coastguard Agency. With its capability to operate as low as 200 feet whilst over the sea, at speeds of under 200 mph and equipped with a powerful searchlight, the Nimrod can carry out searches, assist SAR helicopters or act as an on-scene commander for major maritime disasters. During the MR2’s 41 year history, it has been involved in many high profile rescues, but equally many of its successes are still restricted information. In August 1985, Nimrods from Kinloss and St Mawgan were involved in the shepherding and ultimately, the rescue of Richard Branson and the crew of the Virgin Atlantic Challenger following a failed attempt at the Blue Riband Atlantic sea-crossing record. In 1988 3 Nimrods co-ordinated the rescue following the Piper Alpha oil rig disaster in the North Sea. The MR2 is to be replaced by the MRA4, with the first of nine aircraft expected to arrive at RAF Kinloss in Spring 2010. Whilst 94% of the MRA4 is new, it builds on the capabilities provided by the MR2 but can gather, process and display up to 20 times more data than its predecessor. It’s maximum speed is slightly faster than the MR2 at 420 knots and it can fly 6000 miles or 14 hours without refuelling, almost twice as much as the MR2. This is the equivalent to being able to fly to the Caribbean or Washington and back without the need to refuel. The legacy of the MR2 though will remain now that RAF Kinloss has, for the first time, got its very own gate guardian. XV 240 was positioned in September 2009 and will provide a permanent reminder of the Mighty Hunter’s significance to this area.

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Due to deadlines for publication purposes I am sitting typing up this pastoral letter on the 1st February (which is already a couple of days late). According to one of the newspaper articles I read, today is dubbed as National Sickie Day. Apparently the 1st of February is traditionally the most popular for an unofficial day off work and it is estimated that up to 350,000 workers will fail to turn up for work. In any given year we have many days that are given over to one thing or another, St Patrick’s Day, St. Andrews Day, St, George’s day, St. David’s Day, Burns Night, May Day, Queens Birthday, Local Trade Holidays

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and many others. Then there are birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions all that entail a certain amount of preparing and planning to a greater or lesser extent and to which we greatly look forward to.

The Bible tells of a very special day, a day when Jesus will come back to this earth, just prior to Jesus ascending back into heaven following His resurrection His disciples were told; this same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven (Acts1:11 NIV). However, mo-

mentous as this day is, no one knows when it will be, despite many claiming to the contrary. Indeed Jesus Himself says this; no one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father (Matthew 24:36 NIV). How then can we prepare for such a day, only by putting out trust in Jesus Christ who has promised to all who believe in Him forgiveness of sins, peace with God and life everlasting; now that is something to look forward to. Graham Swanson Pastor Elgin Baptist Church

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All community events and entertain® ment events are published free of charge in this diary. Call 01309 690063 to get your event listed. Please note that if you hire Council run premises the Council will NOT pass on details of your event and you do need to contact us direct. Deadline for April Issue Wednesday 3rd March.

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FEBRUARY 25 thursday

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abbamania - the concert, 7.30pm, elgin town hall, £17.50, contact robert pratt for details 0141 5777798

gilded balloon comedy, universal hall, findhorn, £14/£12, contact 01309 691170

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help for heroes! live music charity showcase, 8pm, kinloss rugby club, all welcome, contact gavin connolly tel: 07984 197093 or email presumeddeadband@gmail.com elgin and district cancer support group - a ‘scots night’, 7pm, burghead community hall, grant street, burghead, with buffet, b.y.o.b. live music - andy layton james, 9:30pm, dicey’s bar, elgin, free entry, contact 01343 540417

27 saturday orienteering in lossie forest, 10.30am, signposted off the lossie to lhanbryde road one mile east of the cemetery, small informal event suitable for all the family, £3 adults £2 juniors, contact eddie harwood 01343 843294 www.moravianorienteering.org charity dance in aid of the luchenza living and learning adventure malawi 2010, 7.30pm, dyke village hall, £10 including stovies, bring your own drink & glasses, contact eilidh for tickets tel: 641380 karaoke, 9:30pm, dicey’s bar, elgin, tel: 01343 540417 live music - broken wing, 9:00pm, the seaforth club, elgin, free entry, contact 01343 549494

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dressage, mundole, www.mundoleequestrian.com or tel: 07901 602042 live music - loaded, 3:30pm-6:30pm, midas, elgin, free entry, contact 01309 672981 karaoke, 9:30pm, dicey’s bar, elgin, tel: 01343 540417

MARCH 1-31 monday-wednesday falconer museum local hero - exhibition of banners created by local schoolchildren celebrating the life of hugh falconer, fossil collector, contact 01309 673701 for more information

2 tuesday come & try curling, 5pm-7pm or 7pm-9pm, moray leisure centre, elgin, contact les morgan 01309 676716 for more details and to book benny gallagher, 8pm, the warehouse theatre, lossiemouth, £10, contact 814004 or visit www.thebooth.co.uk to book

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world day of prayer, 2pm, elgin high church, all welcome

6 saturday young musician competition, 2pm-4pm, st. coloumba’s church, elgin, free admission, contact dr jane crawford 810676 clutter keeps company, 7:30pm, hopeman memorial hall, tickets £8/£6, available from hopeman post office; costcutters or by telepone on 830065. More details online at www.neatshows.org.uk kieran goss, 8pm, the loft, east grange, £10/£12, contact 07977 150641/01343 850111 for tickets

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10 wednesday highland rock garden club:the plants of the hohe tauern - carol & david shaw, 7.30pm, nairn community centre, £2, tel: 641405 for more details

12 friday dyke garden club - ian suttie ‘changes in wildlife in the forres area’, 7.30pm, dyke village hall blazin’ fiddles, 8pm, the warehouse theatre, lossiemouth, tel: 814004 ken campbell’s ideal band, universal hall, findhorn,£9/£7, contact 01309 691170

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At The Loft, Kinloss Sat 6th March 8pm

Sailing Sail Food and fun

• Sailing Lessons • Powerboat Lessons • Relax in the Café • Fashion Shop • Chandlers

Kids Fun Days Come and try sessions Youth and adults course

Marina Shop open 9am-5pm Captains Table Café open 10am-5pm - Daily

Tickets: 07977 150641/01343 850111 4pm, elgin library, contact jane thomas 562600 for more details cats protection coffee morning, 10am-12noon, forres town hall, £1, contact penelope smitten 850315 forres farmers market, 10am-2pm, community gardens, bogton road, forres, contact anne marie 01309 691616 the government inspector, 7.30pm, universal hall, findhorn, £9/£7/£5 children, contact 01309 691170

14 sunday dressage, mundole, www.mundoleequestrian.com or tel: 07901 602042

Captains Table Cafe open 10am-5pm Findhorn Marina7days a week Email: info@findhornmarina.com Tel: 01309 690099 Tel: 01309 690099 or info@findhornmarina.com

21 sunday showjumping, mundole, tel: 07901 602042 www.mundoleequestrian.com

26 friday women behaving badly - fiona knowles/the misfits, 7.30pm, the warehouse theatre, lossiemouth, £10, contact 814004 or visit www.thebooth.co.uk to book tribute to girls aloud, the mosset tavern, forres, £10, tel: 01309 672981

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st johns church coffee morning, 10am-12noon, forres town hall, £1, contact very rev. clifford piper 01309 672856 shakespeare vs shakespeare, 7.30pm, universal hall, findhorn, £9/£7/£5 under 16’s, contact 01309 691170 jj gilmour, 9pm, the loft venue, £10, contact 850111

maggie macinnes, 8pm, universal hall, findhorn, £9/£7, contact 691170

JJ Gilmour at The Loft Venue

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katona twins - guitar duo, 7.30pm, south room gordonstoun school, near elgin, £10/£5, tel: 837894 email gordonstoun.concerts.society@hotmail.com

20 saturday elgin high church spring sale, 10am-12noon moray ceilidh club - iron broo, miltonduff village hall, elgin, contact steve coomber, tel: 541983 visit www.moraycc.org organ spectacular with carlo curley, 7.30pm, st leonards church, forres, tickets £10/£5 under 16’s available from mackenzie & grant estate agent, forres or by emailing christine andrew alec.andrew@btinternet.com one up and one down, 7.30pm, universal hall, findhorn, £9/£7/£5 under 16’s, contact 01309 691170

One Up And One Down £9/£7/£5 (U16) Saturday 20th Mar. - 7.30pm

Shakespeare Vs Shakespeare £9/£7/£5 (U16) Saturday 27th Mar. - 7.30pm Tickets available at the Phoenix Stores 01309 690110, or online at www.thebooth.co.uk For more details tel: 01309 691170 or see the website w w w. u n i v e r s a l h a l l . c o . u k SpotLight - Elgin, Lossie and District

Saturday 27th February 9pm £10/£12 JJ has built up a staunch fan base across Europe, and is widely recognised as one of Scotland’s most distinctive singer/songwriters, abe to fuse moving, intelligent lyrics with melodic harmonies. More details on JJ can be found at www.jjgilmour.com

club m, 10pm-3am, the mosset tavern, forres tel: 01309 672981

30 tuesday feltmaking, 1pm-3pm, free family drop-in at the falconer museum, forres, contact 01309 673701 for more information moray arts club members one exhibition - hand-in day, 3pm-7pm, elgin library

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APRIL 2010 in brief 1-30 thursday-friday falconer museum john murray - exhibition of the scottish publisher and friends at the falconer museum, forres, contact 01309 673701 for more information. 1 thursday falconer museum birds & bees, 1pm-3pm, free family dropin at the falconer museum, forres, contact 01309 673701 for more information 3 saturday moray arts club members one exhibition - preview day, 10.30am-12.30pm, elgin library 4 sunday forestry commission easter extravaganza, 1pm - 4pm, the ever popular bunny hunt is back, and this year is bigger and more spectacular than ever! meet at Roseisle car park, near Elgin, £2 per car 5 - 16 monday - friday moray arts club members one exhibition, library opening hours, elgin library 6 tuesday falconer museum eggstravaganza, 1pm-3pm, free family drop-in at the falconer museum, forres, contact 01309 673701 for more information. 7 wednesday forestry commission shelter building, 10am-12noon, join the ranger in the forest building shelters from nature’s resources, suitable for 7-12 years old, meet at winding walks car park (one mile from fochabers) 8 thursday falconer museum bugs & blossoms, 1pm-3pm, free family drop-in at the falconer museum, forres, contact 01309 673701 for more information. 9 friday paul rose band, 9pm, the loft venue, £8, contact 01343 850111 10 saturday middle eastern film festival - pomegranates & myrrh, 7.30pm, universal hall, findhorn, £4/£3 under 16’s, contact 01309 691170 11 sunday middle eastern film festival - on the way to school, 7.30pm, universal hall, findhorn, £4/£3 under 16’s, contact 01309 691170 16 friday elizabeth rogers, 7.30pm, universal hall, findhorn, £10/£8, contact 01309 691170 17 saturday build a squirrel feeder, 2pm - 5pm, build your own squirrel feeder from scratch and learn a bit more about our favourite tree dwelling mammal, meet at huntly peregrine wildwatch centre, £5 if you want to take it away, otherwise free 22 thursday jog scotland elgin - complete beginners 10-week block, 6pm, elgin library, £2 per 10 week block, more info from Carol on 556506 or Liz on 813228 or email jselgin@walkjogrunmoray.org.uk 24 saturday miltonduff public hall presents ‘miltonduff might have talent’, doors open 7pm for 8pm start, tickets £7/£1 under 16, bring your own refreshments, entry forms from gordon 545750, bookings can be made by phoning 545360, tickets from helen 07787 564875 and jenny 07880 868502 page 14 - March 2010 SpotLight - Elgin, Lossie and District

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The Great Wall Run!

Sweet & Sour Chicken

SpotLight Chef’s Confidential

This month we are going all Chinese with this great recipe and it’s really easy. The reason we have gone Chinese this month is that I am going to Beijing in May to run the Great Wall of China Marathon. Some say it is the hardest marathon in the world and some say if there is one marathon you have to run before you die it would be the great wall. The Great Wall Marathon will be a tough, beautiful and definitely extraordinary experience. The 5164 steps of the Great Wall will put me to the test, The Great Wall Marathon is the ideal way to combine an unusual running event with exploring one of the world’s most astonishing sights. We have hooked up with Tom Chamberlain from Marys Meals Charity to raise money. I would like to say a big thanks to DC (Doug Cowie) and the Sunday morning club for helping me get the miles in!! For the sauce 4 tbsp chicken stock 2 tbsp tomato ketchup 1 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar 2 tbsp caster sugar For the batter 1 egg yolk freshly ground black pepper 1½ tbsp cornflour 1 tbsp milk Ingredients 200g white rice 4 tbsp vegetable oil 250g chicken breast, diced 75g carrots, cut into thin 'matchsticks' 60g baby sweetcorn, sliced 60g green beans, trimmed 2 tbsp sliced spring onions

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Method Cook the rice according to the instructions on the packet then make the sauce by mixing together all the sauce ingredients in a bowl. Beat together the batter ingredients in another bowl. Heat two tablespoons of oil in a saucepan. Dip the chicken in the batter, then fry it carefully. Remove from the pan and set aside. Next, stir fry the carrots, baby corn and green beans in the remaining two tablespoons of oil for four minutes. Add the sauce and boil for one minute. Then add the chicken and spring onions and heat through. Spoon a helping of sweet and sour chicken on top of a bed of rice. Serve. Climbing the Great Wall of China might not take your breath away but the scenery most certainly will. Happy Cooking! John McCruden head chef, chapter one restaurant forres high street

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ExTRACTS FROM THE DRAFT MInuTES OF THE MEETInG OF 12TH JAnuARy 2010 OF ELGIn COMMunITy COunCIL

Matters Arising • Annual Grant. The Secretary advised that the annual grant will now be paid every six months and the first payment of £441.45 has been received. • Caravans on Lossie Green. Alex Macmillan advised that he had received an update from Jake Mitchell of Moray Council advising that one of the caravans had been issued with a “7 - Day Removal notice” on 12th January 2010 and the occupants of the two remaining caravans were likely to be re-housed in the near future. He also said that he had highlighted to Mr Mitchell that when all the caravans were removed it would be an ideal opportunity to deny future travellers from camping on this site. Concerns were also raised with regard to the costs that may be incurred by Moray Council when the site is required for the Flood Alleviation Scheme should travellers continue to be allowed access to this area. It was proposed by George Littlejohn and Seconded by Murray Ross for Alex Macmillan to draft a letter to the Chief Executive of Moray Council highlighting the Community Council’s concerns. Police Business & Terrorism Update • Inspector Mowat advised that a number of motorists had been issued with tickets for inappropriate parking on the Plainstones. • Murray Ross raised concerns again regarding motorists using their mobile

phones whilst driving. Inspector Mowat advised that it is pursued as much as possible but would highlight the concerns to the Traffic Police and Divisional staff. Alex Macmillan asked if it was possible for members of the public to inform the Police should they witness a driver using their mobile whilst driving. Inspector Mowat advised that calls received by the public regarding this would be followed-up. Committee Reports • Planning. The Chairman advised that he had been in contact with some residents regarding the plans for the new Elgin Academy and issues they wish to raise regarding the location of the school. The Chairman was to arrange a meeting with these residents to take forward their concerns and would update members at the next meeting. • Bryan Watson advised that he had received a copy of the urban Design Guide for Moray regarding how new housing developments may be changed in the future. Recreation, Leisure & Environment • Anne Glover said that she had been in contact with Ian Bruce, Moray Council Head of Environment Services, regarding the Wetlands at the Wards. Mr Bruce suggested that any work carried out should be supervised by a professional, but he would encourage support from youth groups. Bryan Watson advised that clearance of the Wetlands had been a bi-annual event for the Scouts and other groups

OThER COMMUniTy COUnCiL COnTACTs heldon Community Council: meetings held 14th April; 26th May; 7th July; 25th August and 6th October 2009 at Mosstowie Primary School. Contact: Angela Hyland Secretary) 545360. page 18 - March 2010

for many years. Roads & Transportation • Manhole covers - Murray Ross advised that he had been in contact with Mr David Anderson of Scottish Water regarding the manhole covers and was informed that work would commence week beginning 11th January 2010. However, in view of the weather Murray Ross agreed to speak with Mr Anderson when the roads were clear of snow. • Murray Ross also stated that he would be contacting Mr Ralph newlands of Bear Scotland, Keith Office with regard to the drain blockages on the A96 when the snow had cleared. • Murray Ross advised that he was disappointed at the comments made in the letter page of the northern Scot criticising Moray Council regarding the gritting of pavements and roads. Murray Ross felt that more people should take responsibility for clearing their own areas and that of elderly neighbours. AOCB • Anne Glover advised that a Flood Relief Fund meeting was due to take place on Friday and she would update the Committee at the next meeting. • Alex Macmillan said that he was pleased to see the new “Welcome to the City and Royal Burgh of Elgin, Historic Cathedral City” signs put up by Bear Scotland on the A96 – yet another CC initiative.

Burghead & Cummingston Community Council: meets first Thursday of every month (excluding July), 7.30pm at Burghead Harbour Masters Office. Contact: Chris Tuke (Secretary) 835537. SpotLight - Elgin, Lossie and District

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School Dates for 2010/2011 (all dates inclusive) Spring Term Ends Friday 26th March 2010 Summer Term Starts Monday 12th April 2010 Lossie Schools Closed Friday 30th April 2010 May Day Holiday Monday 3rd May 2010 In-service Closure Thursday 20th May 2010 In-service Closure Friday 21st May 2010 Summer Term Ends Friday 2nd July 2010 for 2010/2011 (all dates inclusive) Autumn Term Starts Tuesday 17th August 2010 Autumn Term Ends Friday 8th October 2010

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Winter Term Starts Monday 25th October 2010 In-service Closure Friday 12th November 2010 In-service Closure Monday 15th November 2010 In-service Closure Tuesday 16th November 2010 Winter Term Ends Wed. 22nd December 2010 Spring Term Starts Thursday 3rd January 2011 Mid-term Holiday Friday 11th February 2011 Mid-term Holiday Monday 14th February 2011 Spring Term Ends Friday 1st April 2011 Summer Term Starts Monday 18th April 2011 Good Friday Holiday Friday 22nd April 2011 May Day Holiday Monday 2nd May 2011 Summer Term Ends Friday 1st July 2011

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Ace Adventures ..................................................................2 Beaver Travel ......................................................................5 Brodie Countryfare..............................................................7 Chapter One Restaurant ..................................................17 Chimes Outside Catering....................................................2 Christie’s Deli ......................................................................9 Clancy’s Hair & Beauty Salon ............................................5 Delta Electrical ..................................................................11 Dittmar Herrnkind, Handyman ..........................................23 DLP Storage ......................................................Front Cover Duffus Inn ..........................................................................11 East Grange Activity Centre ..............................Front Cover Earthshare ..........................................................................9 Eight Acres Hotel..................................Outside Back Cover Fairleys Solicitors ..............................................................17 Findhorn Marina ................................................................13 Firefly IT Solutions..............................................Front Cover Gold 375..............................................................................5 Gordon Scott, C. A. ..........................................................21 Home Comforts by Sandra ................................................7 Inspired by Kitchens ........................................................21 Joanne Newsome, Canine Behaviourist & Trainer ............3 Kaizen Fitness Studio........................................................17 KAM Hair & Body Studio, Business Profile ......................15 Kleeneze, Sky High Team ................................................11 Logie Steading, Business Profile ......................................10 Mackenzie & Cruickshank ................................................19 Manna Juice Bar ..............................................................13 Mark Newsome, Chimney Sweep ....................................22 McCalls................................................................................6 McDonald & Munro ............................................................2 Michael Sharp, Joinery ....................................................11 Moray Coast Vets ................................................................7 Moray Steiner School........................................................20 Morscot Utilities..................................................Front Cover Orlando Villa......................................................................23

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EIGHT ACRES HOTEL & LEISURE CLUB Morriston Road, Elgin IV30 6UL

Email: eightacres@crerarhotels.com

Telephone: 01343 543 077