SpotLight on Elgin, Lossie & District April 2014

APRIL 2014

ELGIN, LOSSIE & DISTRICT

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Easter is upon us and hopefully some warmer weather to match!

I overheard a conversation recently about the origins of Easter and it seems that there are as many theories for this as there are spring flowers in the parks. All I know is that it presents the best excuse yet for over-indulging in the consumption of chocolate at all times of the day.

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A GARAGE YOUR CAR WOULD ASK FOR! Since opening in 2012, Andy Housby and the team at Kinloss Garage have built a reputation for good quality work and excellent customer service.

Andy, Chris, David, Phillip and Eileen are friendly and approachable and everyone who visits the garage receives honest, straightforward advice about the work required, whether it's a free safety check, MOT, service, repair, restoration or new tyres.

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PASTORAL LETTER & CHURCH MEETINGS The story is told of an American college president. He lived a few miles from his office at a place called Rocky Hill and drove his horse and buggy in every morning to work. This day a colleague and neighbour burst in and said - John you must join me in thanking God; this morning as I was driving from Rocky Hill my horse bolted, my buggy was smashed on the rocks… but here I am completely unhurt. It’s absolutely amazing.

I’ll tell you something even more amazing - was the reply. I have driven in from Rocky Hill hundreds of times; my horse has never bolted, my buggy has never been smashed and here am I - completely unharmed.

Of course the first man’s escape was amazing and he was right to give consideration to thanking God for his remarkable protection. In that situation many of us might ‘thank our lucky stars’ or think that ‘the gods were smiling on us’. When disaster looms we may pray for help; when disaster is averted are we as quick to offer our thanks?

But the college president’s point is an equally necessary one. The ‘quiet’ everyday protection God provides is

no less remarkable… and all the easier to overlook given the millions of individual moments that make up our lives.

How much do we take for granted?

As you watch the increasingly popular American CIS forensic programmes what figures is just how important the finer detail is - the almost invisible minuscule clues making up a trail which leads to the solution.

Like that, our lives are made up of extraordinary amounts of detail - most of which goes unnoticed by us most of the time. Hundreds of decisions made daily that take us from sleeping in our beds to the breakfast table via the shower cabinet; then on by car or bus or foot to our place of work where dozens of encounters and transactions make up our day.

Thousands of words pour from our mouths - some comments we hardly notice - gone in a moment either helping or occasionally hindering the recipient. Words that may come back to haunt us - the decision to speak regretted. Yet other things that bring happiness, contentment and blessing, to ourselves and to others. And often, with barely a backward glance, we go

Moray Grace Fellowship The Warehouse Theatre, Lossie. Sundays 10.30am. Contact Vic Cameron: 07738 260550 Email: vic.cameron2803@btinternet.com.

Website: www.moraygrace.wordpress.com Parish of Duffus, Spynie and Hopeman First Sunday of the month, united service 10.30am. On other Sundays, services are 10am at Hopeman and 11.30am at Duffus or Spynie. Contact Rev. Jenny Adams: 01343 830276. Website: www.duffusparish.co.uk St Andrews-Lhanbryd and Urquhart Parish Church Sundays 11am including young church and crèche. Evening services 7pm on last Sunday of month at St Margaret's Hall, Urquhart. Contact Andrew Robertson: 01343 843765.

St Gerardine’s High Church Lossiemouth. Sunday family worship 11am. Contact: 01343 813635.

St Giles and St Columba’s South Elgin. Sunday services 10:30am in January, March, May, July, September, and November in St Giles’ Church, High Street, Elgin. February, April, June, August, October,

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on to the next instalment of our lives, the next scene in the play.

How essential then to be reminded of the perspective given by the college president - that God is in every moment - and so to depend on him and thank him always.

One of the New Testament writers, James, a brother of Jesus, said this “Now listen you who say ‘Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.’ Why you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead you ought to say, ‘If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.’”

Rev Colin Morison Elgin & Forres Free Church

and December in St Columba’s South & The Williamson Hall, Duff Avenue at 10:30am. Wednesdays 6:30pm & Thursdays 12.30pm at St. Giles Church. Minister: Rev Stevie Thomson. Call 01343 551501 or visit www.elginstgileschurch.co.uk St James Church of Scotland Lossiemouth. Sunday family worship 11am including crèche and Sunday school. 6pm: evening service .

7pm: Hands & Feet youth group. Contact Rev. Graham Crawford: 07817 504042.

St Margaret’s Church Lossiemouth. Sunday 9.30am: family Eucharist . Thursdays 10am: Holy Communion. Thursdays 5pm: evening prayer.

St Sylvester's Catholic Church Elgin. Vigil Mass Saturday 7pm.

Sunday Mass 11.45am.Tel: 01343 542280.

Listed alphabetically from M to S and regularly rotated. If you are a member of a church not listed here and would like to be considered for inclusion or if there are any amendments to be made to existing details, email tamsyn@spotlighton.co.uk

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PARLIAMENT BLOG & TIDE TIMES Broadband is an issue that continues to be raised regularly by constituents, which is clear from the fact that over 100 people came along to a meeting I organised in Inchberry Hall with representatives there from BT, HIE and Community Broadband Scotland.

I felt the meeting was very positive, setting out the major work going on to bring Superfast Broadband to many of Moray's communities. While there will still be harder to reach areas the work that Community Broadband Scotland is doing is also very innovative and some useful 'connections' were made at the meeting. I hope that this has been a useful event and I will continue to support communities across Moray to improve their internet accessibility.

I recently had the honour of leading a delegation from Scotland to Srebenica as part of a visit organised by the charity 'Remembering Srebenica' which organises 'Lessons from Srebenica' visits with the aim of learning from the appalling genocide that occurred there. I was joined by the Moderator of the Church of Scotland and other political representatives and a senior Police Federation representatives, amongst others.

It is vital that the world uses the lessons of horrific events like the Srebenica massacre and it is a humbling experience to see how the community there has worked to rebuild relationships and look to the future. We should all take those lessons and work towards a more peaceful, understanding world.

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Alexander Grant (1864 – £ ÎÇ®]ÊÌ iÊÃ Ê vÊ>Ê}Õ>À`Ê Ê the Highland Railway, was born, and educated in Forres. Apprenticed to a Forres baker he progressed to Edinburgh where he worked for Robert McVitie eventually becoming Chairman of the biscuit business. He developed the Digestive Biscuit and opened factories in Edinburgh, London and Manchester. Becoming a wealthy man and a generous benefactor, he bought Forres House and }À Õ `ÃÊ­ ÜÊ À> ÌÊ*>À ®Êv ÀÊ ÀÀiÃ]Ê> `Ê«> `Êv ÀÊ improvements to Nairn Harbour. Further afield he gave £200,000 to create the National Library of Scotland, and £50,000 to the University of Edinburgh to support the new science campus at King’s Buildings.

Sir Alexander Grant bought Logie estate in 1924 – in the same year that he was created a Baronet. He renovated Logie House and built the sandstone farm buildings. After his death, Sir Robert, his son, started work on the adjacent garage and chauffeur’s >VV `>Ì Ê­> >Ê/ iÊ }Ê >À>}i®ÆÊÌ ÃÊÜ>ÃÊ iÛiÀÊ completed due to the outbreak of WWII. Sir Robert’s i« iÜ]Ê-> `ÞÊ > }]Ê iÀ Ìi`ÊÌ iÊiÃÌ>ÌiÊ Ê£ {Ç°ÊÊ During his tenure a herd of 100 Ayrshire cows were milked in the farm buildings. The milking parlour was where the Heritage Centre is now; the bull pens were where Cloudhowe is, and the cows wintered where the café is. Quite a change!

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In 1983 the decision was made to sell the dairy herd, and the buildings became redundant. Alasdair Laing inherited from his father, Sandy, in 1988. In 1991, with financial assistance from HIDB, the Steading was developed into workshops - the first tenants were the Tea Room, Logie Gunmakers, Neil Oliver the engraver, and the Art Gallery; over the next 20 years, the River Findhorn Heritage Centre opened, the playground was built, river walks developed, there have been open air theatre performances, and new businesses have opened.

In 2012 it became evident that the Café needed larger premises to cater for the increasing number of visitors.

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It’s on your doorstep Forests in Moray and Aberdeenshire are really hard to beat, whether walking, cycling, watching wildlife or a picnic with the family, the forests have so much to offer.

Visit the coastal woods along the Moray Firth, the wonderful and majestic mountain of Bennachie with its surrounding forest, the peaceful pinewoods of Upper Deeside or the busy city woods round Aberdeen. Where else in the country can you get such variety! Whether you are a walker, mountain biker or horse rider, we have trails for you Roseisle is a beautiful coastal pinewood lining Burghead Bay and offering the perfect place for a family outing. Why not make a day of it, have a picnic or use one of our fixed barbecue sites while the children have fun in the play area. Relax on the sandy beach or have an energetic walk or cycle ride. As well as shorter circular routes, you can explore all the way to Burghead or College of Roseisle.

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MARCH 2014 28 friday scottish rock garden club, moray group 7:30pm, new elgin hall annexe, land street, new elgin. davie sharp - autumn bulbs of the peloponnese. call 01340 871504 for details. moray society lecture - "world war I" 7:30pm, elgin museum hall. derek bird will talk about the first world war and its effects on moray.

29 saturday al-anon family groups ‘public meeting’ 10:30am 12pm at the thistle hotel, millburn road, inverness. if you are concerned about someone else’s drinking please come along - perhaps we can help. spring coffee morning 10am - 12pm, elgin high church. teas, coffee & homebakes. any donations for the usual stalls would be gratefully received. the scottish dolphin centre reopens 7 days a week. for details call 01343 820339 or visit whales.org

30 sunday mundole equestrian: show jumping entry on the day. contact for schedule: 07901 602042 or mundole1@btinternet.com moray roadrunners 10k and 3k fun run 2pm in cooper park. visit www.morayroadrunners.com for further information. car boot sale (idca) inchberry & district community association 8.30am - 1pm. all cars must be in pitch place from 6.30am and before 8.30am. tea / coffee / refreshments / butteries cakes in hall and in the bbq hut with food available 9am - noon. inchberry hall, orton, fochabers. admin@spotlighton.co.uk

wildlife warriors @ the scottish dolphin centre spey bay’s kids club is back for easter. £2 per child. call 01343 820 339 for more information. spring finger puppets @ the falconer museum 1pm 3pm, forres. free family friendly workshops, all children must be accompanied by an adult.

first friday coffee morning 10am - 12pm, in duffus hall. community food moray will also be there for fresh, locally sourced fruit and vegetables. this is a fundraiser for marie curie cancer.

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scottish teas & crafts 1pm - 5pm, findhorn village centre. all funds raised to the findhorn village centre charity. call 01309 692339 for more information. highland darts challenge @ ironworks 7pm. over 18s. call 0871 77894173 • www.ironworksvenue.com

6 sunday marie curie tennis day @ gordonstoun school 10:30am. please get in touch with veronica maclean veronica.maclean@yahoo.co.uk for a form.

8 tuesday elgin flower club: 'take five' -mrs susan hall from cleveland 7.30pm, elgin high church hall. for more info call frances (chairperson) on 01343 813397.

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wildlife warriors @ the scottish dolphin centre spey bay’s kids club is back for easter. £2 per child. call 01343 820 339 for more information. nadfas fine art lecture on 'out of the blue: the story of blue in art' by alexandra drysdale 11am, sherwood suite at the eight acres hotel, elgin. visitors welcome. make your own sundials @ the falconer museum 1pm - 3pm, forres. free family friendly workshops, all children must be accompanied by an adult.

12 saturday the western front association: ‘louis strange: the most famous pilot you’ve never heard of?’ by derek bird 2:30pm, elgin library. for details call 01343 870562 or email chairman.wfasnb@virgin.net quiz night and raffle 7pm for 7:30pm at holy trinity church hall, elgin. £2pp, non alcoholic refreshments available, byob for something stronger. call 01343 550267 for more info. spring craft fair and car boot sale 11am - 2pm in roseisle village hall. craft stalls offering unique and handmade gifts, homemade refreshments tea and coffee. plus car boot sale, cars charged at only £5 each, set up from 9.30am. for further details call emma 07968841495 or sue 01343 835958 st andrews & urquhart bowling club green opening 2pm, burnside road, lhanbryde. some bowling (weather permitting) and refreshments available. bowls will be provided if necessary. all welcome.

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author visit - lari don 1pm - 4:45pm in hopeman memorial hall. coffee afternoon, stalls and raffle. for more information call 01343 831340 macfloyd: into the distance 1967 - 1994 @ ironworks 7:30pm. 0871 77894173 • www.ironworksvenue.com

12 saturday - 13 sunday daffodil tours @ brodie castle as part of scotland’s garden scheme. the walks will take place on the hour from 11am with the last tour at 3pm and will last for around 45mins. the cost is £3 per person including nts members. visit www.nts.org.uk/events

13 sunday indoor car boot 9am - 12pm, lhanbryde community centre. tables £7 (1) and £10 (2). booking essential, payment in advance. call 01343 843025 (mornings mon-thurs) car boot sale 9am - 1pm at baxters staff car park. in aid of madp (mateite agricultural development project) £6 for cars. contact 01343 870540 for info.

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16 sunday mundole equestrian: show jumping entry on the day. contact 07901 602042 or mundole1@btinternet.com

17 thursday macmillan soup n sweet 12pm - 2pm, forres town hall £3.50. come along, bring the kids - meet up with friends and have a lovely lunch! lostalone @ ironworks 7:30pm. call 0871 77894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

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19 saturday talks by laurie campbell, scotlands premier wildlife photographer 7:30pm, nairn community & arts centre. includes his best ‘landmark’ images. tickets from nairn community & arts centre or online at www.nairncameraclub.co.uk bags of rock @ ironworks 7:30pm. call 0871 77894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

19 saturday - 21 monday cadbury easter egg trail @ brodie castle 11am 4pm. further details at www.nts.org.uk/events

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The oldest continually operating rural mill in the country, Knockando Woolmill has been manufacturing tweeds and blankets on the banks of the Knockando Burn since 1784.

Recognised as a site of international historic importance, the Woolmill was awarded substantial funding and has undergone major refurbishment.

The Victorian textile machinery is now fully restored and visitors can experience the unique sounds and smells of yarn being spun and cloth woven.

Our fully interactive Visitor Centre, situated in the old Byre, offers the opportunity to experience our living history. We have a range of tours, from self guided to bespoke Heritage tours which are expertly guided by one of our team who will be delighted to enhance your visit with their in-depth knowledge of the site and its textiles.

The CafĂŠ focuses on a range of coffees, teas and locally sourced produce such as organic handcrafted cheese from the Connage Dairy and hot smoked salmon delivered to the Woolmill directly from Buckie. Free range eggs are used in all our home bakes and our friendly staff will always try to accommodate special requests. The menu is simple, but everything is made from the freshest ingredients on site and changes with the seasons.

In the shop we have a range of textile products designed and made by the Woolmill – scarves, rugs and fabric. We also have a range of bespoke products made from our fabrics – teddies, one-off hand bags, hand cut caps as well as a range of pottery based on our Tartan and Tweed designs.

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The Croft Inn Review Sunday 2nd March If you’ve never been along the Dufftown to Glenlivet road, you’ve missed out on the most amazing place to eat!

My wife, son and I decided that we would give The Croft Inn, Glenlivet a visit.

We had heard a lot of good things about the food since the new chef Steve took over last October.

We arrived about teatime and were lucky enough to get a table, although I advise you to book before you go to avoid disappointment. The Croft Inn is a warm traditional country pub and restaurant with friendly and attentive staff who made us feel very welcome.

The menu available was a delightful selection to suit all tastes and much of the food is truly local produce.

My wife started with Creamy Cheesy Garlic Mushrooms served with crusty bread. My son had battered local Haggis and Pudding slices served with homemade Onion Relish. I had the Chef’s special of seared Spiced Pork Belly and fresh salad with a reduced Balsamic dressing.

Our main meals were, fresh Buckie Haddock, chips and garden Peas; Duck Leg, chips, Roasted veg and slightly spiced Port sauce (options inc: new, mash and chipped Potatoes) - (we like our chips); Chicken breast stuffed with Dufftown Haggis wrapped in bacon, a mustard and whisky sauce, roasted veg and creamy mash.

Each portion was absolutly delicious and was more than enough so it was a struggle to be persuaded to have a dessert! I was delighted that I allowed myself to be tempted as my drunken Bread and Butter Pudding with chocolate and whisky soaked sultanas was to die for! My son had Sticky Toffee Pudding and my wife had something a bit lighter, a poached Pear with icecream.

Our evening was such a delight and all for around £20 a head.

How do you better that? You don’t, the food was amazing! So much so, we will be back! With the lighter nights fast approaching what better way to enjoy excellent food whilst surrounded by the most stunning views.

Great value, great service and Great food, thanks Steve and staff at The Croft Inn. p.s The Chef will be delighted to chat and answer questions if he has time.

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La Caverna Review Thurs 27th February We were just two for supper, Karen and myself, and were immediately made to feel extremely welcome. However, we were not alone as La Caverna was really buzzing for a Thursday night, far more diners than we expected. We enjoyed the less-formal atmosphere that the downstairs offers diners and we found ourselves seated in the fascinating architecture of an original 17th Century Salt Cellar. We were asked to consider menus that cover all tastes, offering a huge choice of continental dishes and delights. While we could select from 9 succulent starters, 7 pasta dishes, 15 pizzas, 8 different burgers, half-a-dozen ‘Specials,’ and far more besides, we fancied trying the tapas, as there were 14 different dishes helped by the fullest explanation of each one within the menus.

For starters we chose the Paté and Minestrone Soup – these were a great way to start the meal, especially as the Soup consisted of the full and flavour-filled freshness of Mediterranean vegetables, and the Paté was cleverly aided by a whisky infusion and the tastiest of salsas.

The tapas we chose were very diverse, and included 3 choices from the standard tapas menu – Chicken and Ham Strips with Mozzarella, Braised Beef in Red Wine and Cannelloni Beans, Sauted Garlic and Rosemary Potatoes with Salsa, and a further 3 choices from the ‘special’ tapas list – Fresh Crab with Lemon and topped with Prawns, Parma Ham and Buffalo Mozzarella with Melon, and Smoked Scottish Salmon with Marie Rose Prawns. Once again we were astounded by the variety of taste explosions that were placed on the table. Karen believed the Smoked Salmon and Parma Ham dishes were ‘to-die-for’, while I could not over-praise the Chicken and Ham Strips or Braised Beef – both were ‘melt-in-your-mouth’ heaven.

In summary - deepest levels of pleasure for the food and wine coupled with the awesome atmosphere of care and attention that came from all the staff at La Caverna. Friendly faces regularly appeared to ensure that our evening would pass smoothly and that we would leave so happily. Our grateful thanks go to all the waiting staff for making the meal a memorable experience and one to heartly recommend without reservation to family and friends.

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The Barn Steakhouse & Grill Review Friday 28th February Walking into The Barn Steakhouse & Grill we couldn't help but be impressed by the superb dĂŠcor. Although modern and spacious it maintains a warm and cosy feel. They have a fabulous bar which is very well stocked with a vast selection of local beers, lager and cocktails as well as an impressive whisky collection and you can't help but be mesmerised by the funky lighting.

With a warm welcome we were shown to our table and talked through the brand new menu and specials. Complimentary canapes while we waited for our starters was a nice touch and perfect to get the taste buds going.

Our starter of Goats Cheese Bruschetta arrived shortly after and was not only a visual delight but a treat for the taste buds too.

The mains include all the steakhouse classics with a few slightly more exotic choices such as Wild Boar Burgers and Bison Ribeye.

I had one of the specials - the Spicy Chicken Tower Burger comprising 2 spicy coated chicken fillets, mexicana cheese, tomato, red onion and lettuce on a brioche bun, my wife had Southern Fried Chicken & half rack of BBQ Ribs and the kids chose the 4oz Burger & Chips. A generous portion of chunky chips and coleslaw accompanied both adult meals. Everything was perfectly cooked, succulent, juicy and delicious with the quality of ingredients evident.

Although completely sated we simply had to sample a dessert.

The ice cream choices included bubblegum ripple, choco mallow and banana, to mention a few and we decided to share a Rich Chocolate & Caramel Mousse with Pistachio ice cream. Again, faultless and left us fighting over the spoon.

The restaurant also has a light bite menu and a full roast menu on a Sunday and since it is conveniently located next to the Playbarn (a huge children’s indoor soft play centre) and a karting track it could be the perfect place to combine with a fun day out with the kids.

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In Season Produce from across Scotland We try our very best to utilise produce from the area using Local estates, farmers, butchers and bakers Alan Honeyman your host and Steve Guyett your chef along with our staff will make every effort to make your highland visit a memory worth taking home across the world.

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Ramnee Hotel Review Sunday 9th March The Ramnee Hotel, Forres, is a century old, listed building offering diners a warm welcome and a relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy a truly splendid menu. It is currently run by Garry Dinnes and team, who all provide an excellent level of service.

Diners can choose to eat in the bar with its wood burning stove and relaxed atmosphere or in the dining room, an elegant candlelit room.

The full menu including the specials is available in both rooms.

The menu is diverse using many Scottish ingredients. It also includes vegetarian and gluten free dishes. Each dish is well thought out, well prepared and beautifully presented. There is a children’s menu with freshly prepared dishes devoid of the usual frozen fare.

To start I chose Stornoway Benedict a wonderful combination of muffin, baked ham, Stornoway black pudding, an exquisitely poached duck egg and hollandaise sauce, followed by a Lime and Pepper Marinated Chargrilled Chicken Breast served with coriander olive oil, steamed vegetables and chilli pepper jam, an excellent combination of flavours.

My husband chose West Coast Scallops that were succulent and cooked to perfection served with black pudding, vanilla and parsnip puree which he declared delicious. Main course was a tasty Roast Breast of Chicken served with white bean and sausage stew.

For pudding I chose the delicious Iced Espresso and Dark Chocolate Parfait. George chose Rice Pudding served with a contrastingly sharp fruit compote, another great dish. Our compliments to chef Hamish Davidson and team who produced an excellent meal.

They have a vast wine list and a huge whisky menu with detailed tasting notes.

Our waitress Jen provided professional, friendly and unobtrusive service throughout our meal.

The team is currently developing a new Spring Menu, which will be available soon and will include many new and enticing dishes. Take my advice and pay them a visit. Best to book a table though, it’s a busy place.

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