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Success can be difficult to gauge; one person may be satisfied with a set of results - while their friend with very similar ones might just miss a college place and be totally disappointed. That can happen in a variety of life situations. Some athletes are over the moon just getting to Rio; others will consider it a failure if they don’t win gold. As Chris Coleman, the Welsh football team manager said earlier this summer - ‘the bigger countries have to make the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final; we just have to perform

for us.’ American comedian George Burns once said - I’d rather be a failure at something I enjoyed than a success at something I hated. Now while that sounds like a good bit of advice - pursuing only what you truly enjoy, if we live only for personal enjoyment and satisfaction, we’ve got a pretty restricted attitude to life. Put that another way, if all you do is ‘perform for you’, if all your goals are purely and exclusively personal, will that bring real satisfaction? Will that strategy mean ultimate success?

Jesus was once approached by a man who clearly wanted a simple set of goals for his life. How do I get there? That was his question. Typically Jesus returned the question to him - well what do you think; what have you learned as you grew and were taught? The man answered: "`Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, `Love your neighbour as yourself.” "You have answered correctly," Jesus replied. "Do this and you will live."

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According to Jesus this is the greatest goal any person can have and one that will lead to the greatest happiness and peace of mind.

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One of his most thankful followers, Paul, who began ‘in opposition’ said ‘the life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. (Galatians 2:20). Paul then invites us to ‘be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. (Ephesians 5:1-3). So for all of us trying so hard to find success for ourselves, there is another way of living and that is by asking God to let us live in and by the success Jesus achieved - a success He is delighted to share with others.

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2 august - 31 august exhibition of daniel fairbairnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paintings 11am - 5pm at footprints gallery, hopeman harbour, hopeman. capturing local coastlines in acrylics on canvas. for info contact carrie helyer on 01343 831118.

4 august - 11 august early scottish tribes - family drop in days 11am 2pm at elgin museum. (4th & 11th august). learn about the picts & scots. contact 01343 543675 or email curator@elginmuseum.org.uk.

until 5 august woodend wood engravers - exhibition at elgin museum. free. 10am - 5pm (mon - fri),11am - 4pm (sat). contact 01343 543675 or email curator@elginmuseum.org.uk.

30 august - 4 september nairn book & arts festival various events throughout the week. for info call 01667 542624 or email enquiries@nairnfestival.co.uk and facebook.

8 august - 16 september local quines at it again 10am - 5pm (mon - fri) & 11am - 4pm (sat) at elgin museum. second art & craft exhibition by local ladies. paintings, photographs, cushions, quilted bags, etc. for info call 01343 559371. www.elginmuseum.org.uk.

until 25 august historic ghost tours of elgin (only on thursdays) 7.30pm at elgin sheriff court steps, high street. adults ÂŁ9, children ÂŁ4, conc ÂŁ5. for info call 07399 787089 or see silvercitytours.uk.

until 24 september automata - mechanical wonders brought to life at nairn museum, viewfield house, nairn. contact 01667 456791 or www.nairnmuseum.co.uk. admin@spotlighton.co.uk

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29 friday - 31 sunday speyfest playing fields, east street, fochabers. www.speyfest.com

30 saturday coffee morning in aid of moray fresh start 10am 1pm at st giles church hall. ÂŁ2. coffee/teas & pieces, raffle & produce stall.

31 sunday car boot sale (idca) 8:30am - 1pm, inchberry hall, orton, fochabers. no booking required. ÂŁ8 per pitch / ÂŁ16 per van (double pitch). happy sunday family day out@the loft 1pm - 4pm. free. face painting & bouncy castle. try our farm walk too. visit www.eastgrange.co.uk kai humphries@the drouthy cobbler 7.30pm. ÂŁ8. call 01343 596000 or visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

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7 sunday - 8 monday keith country show visit www.keithshow.org.uk

9 tuesday burghead library storytime 2pm at burghead library. all welcome. call 01343 830186.

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AUGUST 2016 1 monday burghead reading group for adults 7pm at burghead library. all welcome. call 01343 830186.

1 monday - 5 friday summer hockey camp: quasar hockey club at milne’s high school, fochabers. p3 - 7 10am - 12pm & s1 - 6 1pm - 3pm. £30, incl t-shirt. for info & application form email quasarjuniors@gmail.com

2 tuesday burghead library: the big friendly read storytime 2pm. all welcome. 01343 830186. david mills@the drouthy cobbler 7.30pm. £8. call 01343 596000 or visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

3 wednesday fencing taster sessions (free) 5.30pm - 6.45pm for children (6 - 11yrs) & 7pm - 8.30pm for 12 yrs plus & adults at elgin sports & community centre. booking essential. contact robin paterson on 01343 541302. milo mccabe@the drouthy cobbler 7.30pm. £8. call 01343 596000 or visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

3 wednesday &10 wednesday wildlife warriors kids’ club 2pm - 4pm, scottish dolphin centre. 4 - 10yrs, accompanied by an adult. £2 per child. booking essential on 01343 820339.

5 friday sigma: moray’s astronomy club - “for an abstract” 7pm for 7.30pm, birnie village hall. lecturer - bill ward, university of glasgow. non-members welcome.

5 friday - 6 saturday highland field sports fair 10am - 6pm at moy estate, inverness. www.moyfieldsportsfair.co.uk

6 saturday lhanbryde community centre quiz night 7pm for 7.30pm. £2 pp, teams of up to four. byob. in aid of centre funds. all welcome! moray branch of the embroiderers’ guild open day (national celebration of stitch) 10.30am - 2.30pm at duffus village hall. anyone interested in embroidery /textile art is welcome. free! newtonmore highland games 10.30am - 5pm. visit www.newtonmorehighlandgames.co.uk aberlour strathspey highland games 11am www.aberlourhighlandgames.co.uk

7 sunday lossiemouth raft race 12pm gates open. 3pm race start. stalls & family fun. hosted by raf lossiemouth. for info email los-mediaandcomms@mod.uk. page 16 - August 2016

fencing taster sessions (free) 5.30pm - 6.45pm for children 6 - 11yrs & 7pm - 8.30pm for 12 yrs plus & adults at elgin sports & community centre. booking essential. call robin paterson on 01343 541302.

11 thursday grantown show 8am - 6pm at heathfield park, grantown on spey. www.grantownshow.co.uk joyful noise singers: moray’s older people’s choir 10am - 12pm at st giles’ church, elgin. get ready to make a “joyful noise” with us every thursday. new members welcome. refreshments available. call 07486 374525 or email joyfulnoise@btinternet.com.

12 friday the glorious twelfth: shoot dinner & whisky tasting night@the loft for info visit www.eastgrange.co.uk.

12 friday - 14 sunday epic explorers holiday bible club 10am - 12pm at burghead free church. p1 - p7. free. fun, games, crafts, drama, music & bible stories. red rox events & fundraising 24 hr challenge: ben nevis, ben macdhui & braeriach 36 mile endurance requiring courage & determination to raise funds for your chosen charity or cause. visit redrox.co/events/

13 saturday abernethy highland games & clan grant rally 10am 5.30pm, games field, nethy bridge. visit www.nethybridge.com/highland-games/

13 saturday - 14 sunday sword, fire and stone 11am - 5pm at cooper park, elgin. experience elgin in 1390. equestrian stunt team, falconry displays, medieval performances & battles, etc. for info visit http://ccc-heritage.co.uk/.

14 sunday pirate day 10.30am - 4.30pm, scottish dolphin centre. best dressed competition, treasure hunt & pirate cuisine. no unaccompanied children. free. booking essential!! call 01343 820339. historic wheels club annual vintage & classic vehicle rally 2pm, brodie castle. all profits to local charities. speyside kilt walk: mighty stride (26 miles) 9am (registration 8am) buckie to aberlour. the big stroll (16 miles) fochabers to aberlour 11am (registration 10am). the wee wander (5.5 miles) aberlour 12pm (registration 11am). visit www.thekiltwalk.co.uk. alistair mcculloch@the drouthy cobbler 8pm - 10pm. £12. visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

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Sun 31 Jul / 7:30pm / ÂŁ8 Supremely funny and truly loveable Geordie comedian with his Edinburgh Fringe preview â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;In Full Colourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. â&#x20AC;&#x153;An immensely gifted stand-upâ&#x20AC;? The Skinny.

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Thu 25 Aug / 8pm / ÂŁ8 Indie folk four-piece from Glasgow returning on their 2016 tour of Scotland.

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15 monday light & life 7pm - 9pm, costa coffee, high st, elgin. free spiritual readings, healing for body, soul & mind, dream interpretation, live music. 07733 127539

kt tunstall@ ironworks 7.30pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com. lucy’s coffee & family prize bingo evening 7pm 10pm at bishopmill hall, grove place, elgin. fun night in aid of the archie foundation & dotcom childrens foundation. adults £1 (incls. refreshments). kids free. burghead library community wellbeing day 2pm 4pm. no booking necessary. call 01343 830186.

27 saturday

charity dog walk in aid of medical detection dogs 10.30am at roseisle beach. £5 donation. to register contact miller & swann on 01343 542255.

handbags & gladrags 2016 7pm - 1am at elgin town hall. ladies only charity night, for the aila coull foundation & logan’s fund. byob. over 18s only. music, prize bingo, dancing. lhanbryde & district gardening club annual show 1.30pm - 4pm. adults £1.50, kids free if with adult. teas £1.50. www.lhanbrydeflowershow.com.

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eddie & luc@the drouthy cobbler 8pm - 10pm. £12. call 01343 596000 or www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

20 saturday 139th royal brackla nairn highland games 11.30am 5pm at the links, marine road, nairn. free. for info visit www.nairnhighlandgames.co.uk. elgin food & drink festival 10am - 5pm at elgin town centre. street market, cookery demos, kids’ entertainment, licensed tipple area. kt tunstall@the loft 7.30pm at east grange farm. visit www.eastgrange.co.uk. tickets from ticketmaster.

7th speyside way race 9am, cragganmore distillery, ballindalloch - finishing at buckie. for info call 01343 814502 or email kiminfo@tiscali.co.uk.

21 sunday moray field club walk: kingussie & the highland folk museum 9.30am bus leaves lossie green car park (small charge). 4 miles. suitable footwear & clothing plus packed lunch. non-members welcome. no dogs! bus reservations & info call kerstin kellar on 01343 547968 or morayfieldclub@outlook.com. moray wedding show 12pm at elgin town hall.

22 monday kirsty law@the drouthy cobbler 8pm - 10pm. £12. call 01343 596000 or www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

car boot sale (idca) 8:30am - 1pm, inchberry hall, orton, fochabers. £8 per pitch / £16 per van (double pitch). tea/coffee/butteries/cakes in hall and bbq food from the hut. visit www.wherecanwego.com. sizzling summer sunday: family fun day & bbq@the loft 1pm - 4pm. free. face painting & bouncy castle. try our farm walk too. visit www.eastgrange.co.uk.

7th annual logan’s family fun day 12pm - 5pm at lossiemouth playing fields. ringside entertainment, dog show, stalls, inflatables, bbq, tea & cake tent & more! free. car boot sale 10am. www.logansfund.org future champions darts exhibition 7pm - 12am at elgin town hall. tickets from smiles 07974 445776. buckie classic car show 11am - 4pm at linzee gordon park, buckie. buckieclassiccarshow.co.uk. ethan johns@the drouthy cobbler 8pm - 10pm. £10. call 01343 596000 or www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

31 wednesday “one deadly theatre company”: comedy murder mystery with audience participation st giles church on the plainstones, elgin. tickets from 01343 544911. comedy club@the drouthy cobbler 7.30pm - 9.30pm. call 01343 596000 or www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk. phantasmagoria: dreams & imaginations - moving projections in a dreamscape 7pm & 8.30pm. nairn museum. £8. call 01667 456791 for info.

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