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CLUBS & SOCIETIES 4TH ELGIN COMPANY, THE BOYS’ BRIGADE Every Monday 6pm - 7:30pm for ages 5-10 and 7pm - 9:30pm for ages 11 upwards at the Elgin High Church hall. For info email fourthelginbb@hotmail.co.uk or find us on facebook - ‘Fourth Elgin’

ELGIN AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY Drama productions for Elgin and District, and comprehensive theatrical experiences for interested adults and young people at Kingsmills Studio. Visit www.elgindrama.co.uk for info.

ALVES LADIES BOWLING CLUB Monday evenings at 7pm at Alves Hall. Tel: 01343 850264.

ELGIN CRICKET CLUB Every Thursday, April - Sept, 6pm, Cooper Park. Age 5 up, coaching available. Call Allan Duncan 563177 or 821331 email allaniduncan@btinternet.com

BELLES ON BIKES Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm. Various meeting points across Moray.

Leisurely-paced ladies cycling club allowing ladies to get out on their bike, explore the local area and meet new people. Beginners and improvers welcome! See Facebook for details.

CHEST HEART & STROKE SCOTLAND Meets fortnightly on Fridays from 10am - 12 noon at the Moray Resource Centre, Elgin. A new community stroke group to provide the opportunity for those who have had a stroke and their carers to meet up for lively company and activities that aid recovery. To attend or to volunteer please contact Caroline Peter 07918 674481

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ELGIN INDOOR BOWLING CLUB Meets Mondays 6.30pm to 9.45pm and Wednesdays 7.15pm - 9.30pm. Contact James Junor 546069 or email jamesjunor@btinternet.com ELGIN MUSEUM The Museum collects and safeguards artefacts and specimens held in trust for the people of Moray and visitors to the area.

Open Mon - Sat, April - Oct. Call Bill Dargano 543675 or email curator@elginmuseum.org.uk www.elginmuseum.org.uk ELGIN ROUND TABLE 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month Sept - Jun, 7pm, Royal Hotel, Elgin. Contact Dominic Young 548167 or email dominicyoung31@aol.com ELGIN SAMARITANS Good Listener? Spare Time?

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ELGIN WRITERS GROUP Meets Wednesdays, fortnightly, Mar - Jun & Sept - Dec, 7.30pm 9.30pm at Elgin Library. Write poetry, fiction and history and listen to speakers. New members welcome. Next meetings 1st & 15th April, 13th & 27th May. Visit www.elgin-writers.moonfruit.com

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GARMOUTH & KINGSTON ART GROUP Alternate Thursdays from 2pm 4pm in Garmouth Hall. New members welcome. Contact Trish Bingham on 01343 870267 for more details.

GARMOUTH & KINGSTON PRE-SCHOOL GROUPS Playgroup, 2-3 Club and Tots Group. Call Jessica Myers on 870262(am)/870620(pm) or visit www.garmouthplaygroups.co.uk GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND Nairn & Moray Branch looking for new branch volunteers. To help call 0845 371 7771 or email volunteer@guidedogs.org.uk HOPEMAN LUNCHEON CLUB Tues 12.30 - 1.30pm, Hopeman Memorial Hall. Serving meals to pensioners, £5 per meal. Call Violet McPherson 830444 INNER WHEEL OF ELGIN Community service undertaking fundraising for local and overseas charities, meets monthly (excl July and August), Mansion House Hotel. Contact Pam Sutherland 550264 KITE SURFING The vast sandy beaches in the Highlands of Scotland provide a perfect platform for year round activity. Ongoing at Ardersier, Nairn, Findhorn, Lossie and Burghead. The Scottish Power Kite Assoc covers all good kite surfing spots. Visit the website www.spka.org/activities LADIES INDOOR BOWLING CLUB - BISHOPMILL Wednesdays, 7pm in Bishopmill Hall. New members most welcome. For more information call 01343 541602 MAKING NEW FRIENDS CLUB (MNFC) Every Thurdsay 10am -12pm, Lower level, St. Giles Centre, Elgin - opposite Subway. A new group for people to meet up to exchange experiences, make new friends, have a chat and a cup of coffee. For more info call or text Trina on 07715 554020 leave a message if no answer or dance_steps2006@yahoo.com

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MEDIATION FOR BEGINNERS Last Thursday every month from 6pm - 7pm at the Elgin Youth Cafe annexe, the Inkwell. £5 / £3 unemployeed. Easy, short techniques to help you relax. For details and to book a place call Ann on 07824 659714 or email meditationmoray@hotmail.com MORAY JUNIOR CURLING CLUB Meets Wednesday, 5pm at the Ice Rink at Moray Leisure Centre during term time from Sept - Mar. Call Sandra MacIver on 01309 673855 or 07817106662 MORAY MODEL RAILWAY GROUP Contact Norman Dusty Millar tel: 01343 830928 or see our website www.moraymrg.org.uk ST ANDREWS AND URQUHART BOWLING CLUB Monday & Friday evening, 7pm from April - September. Come and join our club. Call Maureen Walker on 01343 548941 THIRD SECTOR INTERFACE MORAY (tsi MORAY) Encourages and supports voluntary activity, assist local groups and identify needs which require development. Contact 01343 541713 T-EXCHANGE MAKERSPACE Make things, build things and exchange ideas. Details on www.t-exchange.net or contact Bill on 07925 551191.

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It only seems like 5 minutes ago we were all talking about voting and elections and here we are again! So soon - too soon?

I wonder what we would do if we didn’t have politicians telling us how things should be and what we should be thinking all the time. The great mantra about listening to the people seems to take a bit of a back seat when it comes to the winning of a Parliamentary Seat!

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PASTORAL LETTER & CHURCH MEETINGS In this race of life why are you running?

I love sport. In recent years Britain has been very privileged to host two massive global sporting events - the 2012 London Olympics and in 2014 the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Who could forget the kilts of the Scottish team?

At both these events, we witnessed incredible performances by individuals and by teams who pushed themselves to the limits as they competed to do their best for themselves and for the countries they represented. There were many incredible moments that will never be forgotten.

However, the Barcelona Olympics of 1992 provided one of track and field’s most incredible moments. Britain’s Derek Redmond had dreamed all his life of winning a gold medal in the 400metre race and his dream was in sight as the gun sounded in the semi-finals at Barcelona. He was running the race of his life and could see the finish line as he rounded the turn into the back stretch. Suddenly he felt a sharp pain go up the back of his leg. He fell face first onto the track with a torn right hamstring.

As the medical attendants were approaching, Redmond fought to his feet. “It was animal instinct,” he would say later. He set out hopping, in a crazed attempt to finish the race. When he reached the home stretch, a large man in a T-shirt came out of the stands, hurled aside a security guard and ran to Redmond, embracing him. It was Jim Redmond, Derek’s father.

“You don’t have to do this,” he told his weeping son.

“Yes, I do,” said Derek.

“Well, then,” said Jim, “we’re going to finish this together.”

And they did. Fighting off security men, the son’s head sometimes buried in his father’s shoulder, they stayed in Derek’s lane all the way to the end, as the crowd gasped, then rose and howled and wept.

Derek didn’t walk away with the gold medal, but he walked away with an incredible memory of a father who, when he saw his son in pain, left his seat in the stands to help him finish the race.

The Good News of the Gospel is that God is not far off and distant. He does not watch our pain and our heartache

Alves Church First Sunday every month 11.30am. Tel: 01309 690931.

Birnie & Pluscarden Church Sunday worship at 11am alternating weekly between Birnie & Pluscarden. All welcome.

Burghead Church Each Sunday 11.30am. Tel: 01309 690931.

Elgin and Forres Free Church of Scotland Sunday Service, Sunday school, and crèche 11am. Evening service 6pm. Midweek meeting Wednesday 7.30pm. Contact Colin Morison: 01343 542196.

Elgin Baptist Church Sunday worship 11am includes crèche, preSunday school, Sunday school, and Bible class. Evenings 6pm.

Youth fellowship 7.30pm. Tel: 01343 547743.

Elgin City Church Harvest Centre Elgin (formerly St Giles Church Hall), Greyfriars Street. Sundays 10.30am. Childrens’ church and crèche available. Tel: 01343 543624.

Elgin Community Church (Church of God) Family Worship Sundays 10:30am, Start Right Toddler Group: Tues 10am - 11:30am (Term Time) Bible Study: Wed at 7pm. Contact Pastor Manuel on 01343 546654 Elgin High Church Sunday service 11am. Contact Parish Asst. Paula Baker: 01542 832662.

Holy Trinity Elgin. Sundays 8am: Holy Communion. 11am: Family Eucharist. 6.30pm: evening service. Tel: 01343 547505.

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and do nothing about it. He is a God who comes alongside.

Perhaps the most incredible claim Christians make about the man Jesus is that He actually is God. As Christians, we believe that, in Jesus, God became one of us, so we might see what God is like and find comfort, help and rest for our very souls.

We are the visited planet. God sent His One and Only Son, the Lord Jesus, to this world. We are told in John’s Gospel that “The word became flesh and dwelt among us.” We are told in Matthew 1:23 that “Mary will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him ‘Immanuel’, (which means “God with us.)”

In this race of life why are you running?

What is your purpose? Allow God to put His arm around you and lead you into the wonderful future that could be yours in Christ.

Rev Rae Mackenzie Lossiemouth Baptist Church

Hopeman Baptist Church Sundays 11am and 6pm.

Living Waters Fellowship Wednesdays 7pm with free refreshments: Road to Recovery - for alcholics, addicts and the homeless. Sundays 12.30pm: preachin’, prayin’, and singin’ followed by lunch. Sundays 12.30pm and Wednesdays 7pm: Truck Stop Ministries - for truck drivers & bikers. New Elgin & Ashgrove Hall, King Street, Elgin, IV30 6BN. Tel: 07730 256543. Website: www.livingwatersfellowship.co.uk Lossiemouth Baptist Church Sundays 9:15am, 11am (and junior church) and 6pm. Thursdays 6.15pm - 8pm: kids church (P4-P7).

Contact Rev. Rae Mackenzie: 01343 812062. Website: www.lossiebaptist.org Lossiemouth Gospel Hall Sunday club 12.30pm (September to May). Gospel meeting 6.30pm.Tel: 01343 812211.

Website:www.lossiemouthgospelhall.org.uk Lossiemouth United Free Church of Scotland Sundays 11am and 6pm including Sunday school. Website: www.ufcos.org.uk/lossie

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DOCTORS Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin .....................................0845 4566000 Moray Coast Medical Practice - Hopeman ........01343 830269 Moray Coast Medical Practice - Burghead ........01343 835780 Moray Coast Medical Practice - Lossie ..............0845 3371190 Elgin Community Surgery ..................................01343 542234 Linkwood Medical Centre....................................0845 3376350 Maryhill Health Centre ........................................0845 3370610 NHS 24 ................................................................................111 DENTISTS Apex Dental Studio..............................................01343 556606 Glassgreen Dental Practice ................................01343 553131 Laich Dental Practice ..........................................01343 816316 Smiles Dental ......................................................01343 541164 South Street Dental Practice ..............................01343 542729 Trinity Dental Practice..........................................01343 542697 PHARMACIES Alliance Pharmacy..............................................01343 542186 Bishopmill Pharmacy ..........................01343 547374 / 547393 Boots The Chemist ............................................01343 543311 G.F Duthie Pharmacy, Burghead ......................01343 835370 G.F Duthie Pharmacy, 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 Pharmacy ....................................01343 813095 VETS Allen and Matthews ............................................01343 544811 Miller and Swann ................................................01343 542255 Moray Coast Vets, Lossie ..................................01343 815335 Wards Veterinary Centre ....................................01343 544811 If you would like to add a contact or if there are any amendments to be made to existing details, please email tamsyn@spotlighton.co.uk

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As this column is within 6 weeks of the May election I am in the unusual situation of not being able to call myself an MP as the House of Commons is now in dissolution pending the result of the election. It is an odd period where, despite the fact that I can and will respond to constituent's queries, I am doing it as a member of the public and no longer as MP. It is a quirk of our democracy that is difficult to explain and which, frankly, causes nothing but havoc for my poor office staff who have to create temporary letterheads, change answer machine messages and other fairly random things that have been the norm for the previous four years and forty something weeks! Whether I continue to write these columns is wholly dependent on whether you, the people of Moray, choose to elect me again. I hope that I will get your support to continue that privilege of representing you in Westminster but whoever you support, please use your vote which is a hard won democratic right that many people in the world regrettably still do not have.

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Rolling Event until 11 april ‘double take’ - exhibition of contemporary paintings by brian crawford young b.a. 10am - 4pm at the nicholson gallery and framers, st. catherine’s road, forres. open tues - sat. for details call 01309 671067 or visit www.briancrawfordyoung.co.uk

james mckenzie and the aquascene 7:30pm at the drouthy cobbler. tickets £5 from the bar or online at www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk rock n wrestling presents: live wrestling @ ironworks 7pm. 0871 7894173 or www.ironworksvenue.com

28 saturday miltonduff public hall gardening club annual coffee morning 10am - 11.30am. home bakes and stalls incl. plants, cake & candy, bottle and raffles. money raised is to provide floral displays throughout the hall grounds and village both summer and winter. elgin museum opens for the season 11am - 4pm 1 high street, elgin. opening times:- monday - friday 10am - 5pm, saturday 11am - 4pm, sunday closed. admission is free, with donations gratefully received. there are a variety of special events throughout the season. visit www.elginmuseum.org.uk or email curator@elginmuseum.org.uk

MARCH 2015 23 monday moray carer’s choir 11am - 1pm at st. giles church hall, elgin. £4 per session. call 01542 850441 or email moraycarerschoir@gmail.com for info.

25 wednesday musical memories 1:30pm - 3pm at new elgin and ashgrove hall, land street, elgin. an opportunity for anyone with dementia and their carers to meet and share in the enjoyment of music, singing and memories. teas and coffees served. cost £1. do you like jokes? comedy club 7:30pm at the drouthy cobbler. tickets from the bar or online at www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

26 thursday outfit moray adventure talk series: al gilmour doors open 7pm for 7:30pm at universal hall, findhorn. tickets £5.50 from seetickets.com. proceeds benefit outfit moray’s work with vulnerable and disadvantaged young people

27 friday scottish rock garden club (moray group) : john mitchell - to stan and back 7:30pm, new elgin hall annex. call colinne souter (treasurer) on 01340 871504 or netta milne (secretary) on 01340 881558 dallas houldsworth institute annual fun quiz night 7pm for 7:30pm start. £1 entry per person, 4 per team. refreshments provided. admin@spotlighton.co.uk

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‘tree of life; the music of john tavener’ 7:30pm at st giles, elgin. tickets £8 at the door, reservations from sya@troilusensemble.com

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4 saturday

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'A Life in Stitches' - Ann Corrigall M.B.E. A Retrospective Exhibition of Art and Embroidery Saturday March 28th to Friday April 24th

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new elgin wri : photography 7pm cedarwood, edgar road, elgin. for more info call ruth on 01343 544270 wildlife warriors 2pm - 4pm at the scottish dolphin centre. spey bay’s fantastic wildlife kid’s club! £2 per child, for children aged 4-10 - must be accompanied by an adult. booking essential. book early to avoid disappointment. call 01343 820339 for info. 'paper bird planes' 10am - 12pm at the falconer museum, tolbooth street, forres. free family crafting fun. for more information ring 01309 696261.

cadbury easter egg trail @ brodie castle 11am 4pm (last entry 3.45pm). turn eggsplorer this easter as you follow the trail, collect the clues, solve the puzzle and win a cadbury egghead! £2 per child.

5 sunday bars & melody @ ironworks 7pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

2 thursday easter crafts at the museum 11am - 2pm at elgin museum. children's drop-in craft day with an easter theme. parents must accompany their children, entry is free, donations gratefully accepted.

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sigma: moray’s astronomy club - "building the international space station", by chris stradling sigma 7pm for 7:30pm at at birnie village hall near elgin. non-members welcome. refreshments are provided (for a small donation)

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5 sunday - 26 sunday photofest 2015 12pm - 5pm at abernethy old kirk, nethy bridge, ph25 3ed. ten photographers provide an eclectic mix of inspiring photographs. tea / coffee / home-baking. also second-hand books / tombola. free entry and free parking. call 07934 413063

8 wednesday wildlife warriors 2pm - 4pm at the scottish dolphin centre. spey bay’s fantastic wildlife kid’s club! £2 per child, for children aged 4-10 - must be accompanied by an adult. booking essential. book early to avoid disappointment. call 01343 820339 for info. 'puppets! the odd sock amnesty, bring yours!' 10am - 12pm at the falconer museum, tolbooth street, forres. free family crafting fun. for more info ring 01309 696261. tel: 01309 690063

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11 saturday & 12 sunday daffodil walks @ brodie castle 10.30am - 5pm guided walks allow you to see these magnificent flowers in bloom. entry: ÂŁ3 per head

13 monday elgin and district parkinson's support group meeting musical evening 7:30pm - 9:30pm, st sylvester's hall, 19 institution road, elgin. call gillian gibson - secretary on 01343 541056 or elginanddistrictpsg@gmail.com

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24 friday the moray society agm 6.30pm, elgin museum hall the annual general meeting of the moray society will be followed at 7.30pm by a lecture on the dandaleith stone, a newly discovered pictish carved stone. members of the public are welcome to the talk.

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repairing & maintaining traditional roofs 6:30pm 8:30pm at elgin museum. second in a series of informal evening talks suitable for a wide audience, and particularly for owners of older properties. wide range of free information and advice publications will also be available.

22 wednesday - 26 sunday st giles theatre group presents ‘west side story’ 7:30pm at elgin town hall. tickets available at box office situated within st giles church (entrance opposite wh smith) mon, wed, sat 10 - 12, tue and thurs 12 - 2. tickets £10 / concs £8 (downstairs only)

orienteering in the muiry wood 10:15am - 11am, newbold house, forres. a warm-up to this summer's big events when the world champs comes to moray! the event incorporates the moray & nairn schools orienteering league. www.moravianorienteering.org st andrews & urquhart bowling club coffee morning 10am - 11:30am at lhanbryde community centre. with stalls and much more. all welcome. buckie choral union spring concert present: handel’s messiah 7:30pm, fisherman’s hall, buckie. tickets from choir members and house of hair fashion buckie. visit the facebook page for details. filth diabetes uk fundraiser @ ironworks 10pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

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