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THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND BANFF & MORAY Promoting the NTS and fundraising to support local properties, Brodie Castle and Leith Hall. Varied annual programme of events. Ring the secretary on 01343 835258 or email secretary2.bmnts@btinternet.com
BANFF, MORAY & NAIRN CANINE CLUB Classes are held in Obedience and Ringcraft every Monday evening during school terms from 1830 hrs in Spynie Hall, Elgin. Call Joanne on 07715 557395 or Mary on 850262
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DIABETES UK MORAY VOLUNTARY GROUP Support for people in Moray with diabetes and their carers. Talks and events to raise awareness of diabetes and to raise funds to help provide support and fund research. Contact Dave Duff on 01343 860671
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Developing Basketball in Moray. U12, U14, U16s in Buckie, Elgin & Forres, Adults mixed (Tuesdays 7.30-10pm Elgin Academy) & Adults Women (6.30-8pm Mondays Elgin Academy). If interested in any of the above contact Graham Stewart on 07972 178 790 or elgin.eagles@yahoo.com PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP ELGIN AND DISTRICT Resource Centre 7.30pm, 2nd Monday of the month, Sept - May, giving and sharing information, support, fun, friendship and food! Contact Gillian Gibson (Secretary) tel: 541056 or visit www.parkinsons.org.uk 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
ELGIN CYCLING CLUB Promoting cycling in the local SpotLight on Elgin & Lossie is area. Sundays 8.30am, Grant Lodge, Cooper Park. Call Kevin published by Winterburn Thomson tel: 01542 834972 or Media Ltd, Comraich, visit www.elgincyclingclub.com
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ELGIN WRITERS Wednesdays fortnightly 7.30 pm in Elgin Library at from Sept - May. Programme includes author talks, competitions, write on the night & workshops to help with writing. Open to all. For dates and more information call Margaret Woodward on 01309 675995 FOGWATT VILLAGE HALL Available for regular meetings or
one-offs. Call Susan Clark on 862981, visit our website www.fogwatthall.co.uk. or email susanfogwatthall@gmail.com 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 LADYBIRD DEVELOPMENTAL GROUP Caring for pre-school children with additional support needs. We would be delighted to hear from anyone interested in joining us to help secure our future. Contact 01343 814618 or visit www.theladybirdgroup.co.uk ME MORAY SUPPORT GROUP 2nd Tuesday each month 7pm, Moray Resource Centre, Maisondeu Road, Elgin. Meet with other ME sufferers for support and information. Meetings are free with refreshments provided. www.memoray.org.uk/forum MONDAY DANCE CLUB Mondays 1.30pm - 4pm, Supper Room, Elgin Town Hall. Sequence, set, latin & ballroom dancing. £1.50. Tea & cakes available MORAY COAST MOTORCYCLE CLUB 1st Wednesday every month at Mill House Hotel, Tynet, Buckie. Social ride out’s, fundraisers and more. Visit www.mcmc.org.uk or call Tracey Scott on 07928 444376 MORAY DISABILITY FORUM We welcome everyone interested, or working in the area of disability to become a member of the group. Call Mike McKenzie, c/o Moray Resource Centre, Elgin. Tel: 07967 440164 MORAY FIELD CLUB Nature walks, birdwatching and ancient buildings with experts of all aspects giving their time and sharing their knowledge. Call Chrissie Suttie 01309 673431
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MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS IN MORAY A Website of information and support for people with MS, their friends, family and carers. www.MSMoray.net By people with multiple sclerosis for people with multiple sclerosis ‘NO STRINGS ATTACHED’ CONFIDENTIAL HELPLINE Caring for someone affected by drugs, alcohol or mental health issues and feel that it’s having an impact on you and the rest of your family? Call 01343 555031 Anonymity if required PET FOSTERING SCOTLAND Supporting pet owners in an emergency situation. Volunteers care for your pet in their own homes for short periods. Reg. charity SCO15672. Volunteers needed. Tel: 0844 811 9909 www.pfss.org.uk ST AETHANS BOWLING CLUB To promote Lawn Bowling in Burghead for all ages. THURSDAY SUPPER CLUB Free Social Group for anyone 21+ in the Moray area. Typical social events are a walking group, weekends away and attending music events/ theatre/ cinema. We meet on the last Thursday of every the month in The Muckle Cross in Elgin at 7pm. New members always very welcome.
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The Editor The truth is often hard to come by. In modern times we celebrate Valentine’s Day as a day when we express intimate love for our partners but it seems that the root of the day may be somewhat less romantic. I understand that the day may originally have been designated to mark the execution of Saint Valentine by Emperor Claudius II for promoting the Christian message in response to Roman Paganism - well, well - who would have believed that!
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How do you walk around a room violently? How can you tie your shoelaces bravely? These were a couple of things we had to do recently. You would be perfectly entitled to ask – why? We were playing a game – I can’t remember the name – in which you had to act out words like dreamily, vacantly, anxiously, repeatedly while others tried to guess what you were doing. The catch was that you couldn’t say a word; you could sing, tie your laces, walk around the room or drink something while everyone else shouted their guesses as to what kind of manner you were imitating. It was difficult – even frustrating – sometimes impossible. Once the word was revealed or guessed we could all see clearly what the person was trying to show; before that we were often in the dark. Afterward I recalled someone from my own profession talking about delivering a message; they remarked that they
preferred to use images because an image, a picture, conveys the message whereas words can mean anything. I’m not so sure. Images add colour to a message but normally we need words to fully and clearly get our message across. Words are the basic building blocks of communication. Visual communication – on the other hand – has impact; often somewhat imprecise it can make you feel the message, as well as understand it. Christians believe the Bible is God’s word; that means we believe God has communicated with us clearly. He has told us all about himself – giving us reliable direction and quality information. Put another way this personal profile published by God takes us right to the heart of the personality at the heart of our universe. Because God has spoken to us we can know him. We can know his preferences and understand his priorities. But the Bible also reveals that God has
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 Service 11am including Sunday School & Creche; Evening Service 6pm, Midweek Meeting Wednesday 7.30pm. Contact Colin Morrison 542196 Elgin Baptist Sunday morning worship 11am including crèche pre Sunday school, Sunday school and bible class, evening service 6pm Contact: 01343 548309 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 Living Waters Fellowship, Bishopmill Hall, Bishopmill, Elgin. Family service - Sundays at 11.30pm with lunch after service. Kids Church. Tel: 07730 256543 or visit www.livingwatersfellowship.co.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 Meeting at 6.30pm. Further details 812987 or visit www.lossiemouthgospelhall.org.uk Lossiemouth United Free Church of Scotland meets Sunday 11am and 6pm, including Sunday School. Contact Rev. Alexander Ritchie 810262 www.ufcos.org.uk/lossie Moray Grace Fellowship Meets Sunday mornings 10.30am in The Warehouse Theatre, Lossie. Contact Vic Cameron for more details tel.
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sent an image; his image. He has done more than speak – he has drawn a picture of himself. By entering into our time and space Jesus, the Son of God and ‘the exact imprint of his nature’ enables us to see the face of God. I don’t always find it easy to relate to ‘a word’, a letter, an email, but I usually can to the person who wrote it. The written message may be very clear – just what I need – but the person behind it is the one with whom I form a bond. Now Jesus is also called the Word of God; Jesus is God’s message spoken and God’s message lived. God seen and God heard; God touched and God known so we don’t need to remain in the dark. As Jesus himself said, ‘I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark. Rev Colin Morison Elgin Free Church
850142, email vic.cameron2803@btinternet.com or www.moraygrace.wordpress.com Scottish Episcopal Church Holy Trinity, Elgin Sunday Services 8am Holy Communion; 11am Family Eucharist; 6.30pm Evensong, tel: 547505 St Andrews-Lhanbryd & Urquhart Parish Church, Morning Worship, including Young Church and Créche every Sunday at 11am. Evening Services on last Sunday of month at St Margaret's Hall, Urquhart at 7pm. Tel: Andrew Robertson 843765 St Gerardines High ChurchLossiemouth, Family Worship Sunday 11am; Evening Service 6pm last Sunday in Month. Contact 823588 St Giles & St Columba’s South, Elgin Sunday Services at 10.30am – the months of January, March, May, July, September and November in St Giles’ Church and the months of February, April, June, August, October, and December will be in the St Columba’s South Church, Wednesday 7.30pm & Thursday 12.30pm at St. Giles Church. Contact the Church Office tel: 551501 or visit www.elginstgiles.org St James Church of Scotland, Lossiemouth Family Worship 11am including creche and Sunday School; Evening Service 6pm; Swordfish Youth Group 7pm. Contact Rev. Graham Crawford 07817 504042 St Margaret’s Church, Lossiemouth Family Eucharist 9.30am; Holy Communion 10am Thursdays; Evening Prayer 5pm Thursdays St Sylvester's Catholic Church, Elgin Vigil Mass Saturday 7pm; Sunday Mass 11.45am. Contact 542280 www.stsylvesters.net Parish of Duffus, Spynie and Hopeman First Sunday of each month, one service (10.30 a.m.) in Hopeman if five Sundays in the month, all other Sundays Hopeman 10am, Duffus or Spynie 11.30am. Contact Rev. Bruce Lawrie 830276 or email: blawrie@zetnet.co.uk If you are a member of a church not listed here please email us the details and we may print this in future issues.
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Community Council News ExTRACTS fROM THE MinuTES Of THE MEETinG Of 8TH nOvEMBER 2011 Of ElGin COMMuniTy COunCil
Police update Speeding vehicles – 5hr 40 min of speed checks were carried out. A number of drivers were reported and a large number were educated. youths congregating in Thornhill – sporadic incidents have been responded to and the situation seems to be improving. Police aim to identify and engage with youths involved and deal with them robustly if necessary. Operation Moravia – dealing with anti-social behaviour, drug dealing and responding to intelligence from the community, is ongoing. Operation Star - More police officers will patrol on foot in the City centre for this antishoplifting operation in the lead up to Christmas. Operation Avon – dealing with youth disorder and underage drinking, is ongoing. it operated over the weekend of 5th november 2011 and Bonfire night passed relatively uneventfully. litter – Officers at Elgin police station have been briefed in regards to the significance of this problem and their role in tackling it.
ties when receiving metal. it was felt to be a successful day with positive feedback.
aocB Car Parking Charges – Bryan Watson was pleased to see that parking charges are to be reduced. Moray Council Policy & Resources committee approved this 9.10.11. it will take a few weeks for the changes to be made.
community Planning South lesmurdie Community Engagement initiative – a discussion was held. feedback from residents was generally good. A report is to be produced. Anne Glover expressed disappointment there was no Community Council information to give residents. There has been some interest from residents in attending meetings or joining a Community Council. Harry Torry said that residents would like to have a permanent location to see Moray Council Councillors, Health visitors etc.
letter of thanks to Kathleen Masson – Bryan Watson spoke to Kathleen Masson who said she was disappointed to have received no recognition for her attendance at the Community Council. Bryan Watson proposed a letter of thanks should be issued. it was agreed this should be a matter of course when any member leaves. Backup of and access to documents received by Elgin Community Council – A discussion was held. This matter is to be decided.
elgin north area Forum Keith Mitchell advised the forum is in abeyance but aims to revamp and have a programme of events by March 2012.
Olympic Torch Tour – Harry Torry expressed disappointment that the whole of north East Scotland had been overlooked. it was agreed that this was a slight to the area but no action could be taken
Parking on slip roads near Elgin Academy – This is causing difficulty for residents. it partly relates to building work at the Academy. Keith Mitchell and Harry Torry have been having monthly meetings with Milnes Builders who have just offered to provide 80 traffic cones. The problem is likely to be exacerbated in winter weather.
Drink driving – a discussion was held about driving ‘the morning after’. Sgt. MacKenzie said the police advise a common sense and personal responsibility approach to this matter. Gordon Methven advised that it took one hour for one unit of alcohol to enter the body and up to two hours per unit for it to leave the body. Bryan Watson advised against driving at all the day after.
correspondence Grant cheque – received from Tracy Rae, £1065.92 for 6 months
Operation Abraham – Cllr leadbitter enquired about this ACPOS day of action concerning metal theft. Sgt. MacKenzie advised that 2 local youths had been dealt with and scrap dealers in Moray were visited to remind them of their responsibili-
Moray College re: Consultation on life Sciences centre - 8.11.11. This was circulated to all. nobody from Community Council was able to attend.
Streetlight Reporting – Anne Glover asked if there was a service standard for repair of faulty lights. Cllr Russell advised repairs should be carried out within days and suggested reporting the light again and advising him if there was no action within 2 weeks.
information Commissioner’s Office – re: renewal of registration concerning Data Protection. £35 for the year. There were no objections to paying this fee. Harry Torry proposed, Pat Paterson seconded.
Pat Paterson advised she had been in touch with Moray Council regarding a change of lighting that had left a set of steps leading to Morriston Road in darkness. A member of the public had been advised there was no money to change the light again. Pat Paterson made contact as a member of the Community Council. The light is to be changed. She commented it was a shame the member of the public had received a poor response.
other community council contacts
heldon community council Meetings - 7.30pm at Mosstowie Primary School. Contact: Angela Hyland (Secretary) tel: 545360
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Burghead & cummingston community council Meets first Thursday of every month (excluding July) 7.30pm at Burghead Harbour Masters Office. Contact: Chris Tuke (Secretary) tel: 835537
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Local Holidays, School Term Dates &Useful Numbers Local Holidays Lossiemouth Holiday ‡ Good Friday Elgin Holiday § May Day Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday Lossiemouth Holiday ‡ Queens Diamond Jubilee Elgin Holiday § Summer Bank Holiday Lossiemouth Holiday ‡
Mon. 2nd April 2012 Fri. 6th April 2012 Mon. 9th April 2012 Mon. 7th May 2012 Mon. 4th June 2012 Mon. 4th June 2012 Tues. 5th June 2012 Mon. 25th June 2012 Mon. 6th Aug. 2012 Mon. 13th Aug. 2012
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School Holidays Elgin High & Feeders Elgin Academy & Feeders Mid-term Holiday Mid-term Holiday Spring Term Ends Good Friday Holiday Summer Term Starts Lossie High & Feeders May Day Holiday In-service Closure In-service Closure
Thurs. 9th Feb. 2012 Thurs. 9th Feb. 2012 Friday 10th February 2012 Monday 13th February 2012 Friday 30th March 2012 Friday 6th April 2012 Monday 16th April 2012 Friday 4th May 2012 Monday 7th May 2012 Thursday 17th May 2012 Friday 18th May 2012
Summer Term Ends Thursday 28th June 2012 for 2012/2013 (all dates inclusive) Autumn Term Starts Tuesday 21st August 2012 Autumn Term Ends Friday 12th October 2012 Winter Term Starts Monday 29th October 2012 In-service Closure Monday 19th November 2012 In-service Closure Tuesday 20th November 2012 Winter Term Ends Fri. 21st December 2012 Spring Term Starts Monday 7th January 2013 Mid-term Holiday Friday 15th February 2013
Useful Numbers SCHOOLS Alves Primary School ..................................(01343) 850247 Bishopmill Primary School ..........................(01343) 547841 Burghead Primary School ..........................(01343) 835529 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) 813327/815309 Moray Council .............................................(01343) 543451 National Rail Enquiries ..................................08457 484950 Elgin Library ................................................(01343) 562600 Lossie Library ..............................................(01343) 813334 Elgin Community Council............................(01343) 540615 Moray Leisure Centre .................................(01343) 550033 Lossie Swimming Pool ................................(01343) 815299 page 10 - February 2012
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 Laich Dental Practice ..................................(01343) 816316 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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Parliament Blog & Tides “ Parliament Blog ” Big changes have been happening in the Lochhead household! After the hectic run up to Christmas I could perhaps be forgiven for wanting February to be just a little quieter but a house move certainly puts paid to any ideas like that. Fortunately the move isn’t too far - pretty much a couple of miles but the bottom line is boxes - and lots of them! the last move was five years ago and I really didn’t think it waspossible to accumlate so much stuff in that space of time but having disposed of some old furniture, clothes, toys and various other items to friends, charity shops and recycling, the move is done and we can relax....apart from decorating, trying different room layouts....ah well, best get on with it!
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town hall. tickets ÂŁ10.18+. licensed bar & raffle. tickets from sound & vision or tel: 01343 543092 soup and sweet lunch 12 - 2pm, holy trinity church hall, elgin. ÂŁ3.50, in aid of christian aid and church funds. usual stalls and raffle. all welcome! lhanbryde community challenge quiz night 7pm for 7:30pm, lhanbryde community centre. ÂŁ2 per person with teams of four. BYOB and nibbles. rachel sermanni @ ironworks 7:30pm, under 16s to be accompanied by an adult. for tickets or info tel: 0871 789 4173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com
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9 thursday - 11 saturday LADS drama group perform the play ‘cheshire cats’ 7:30pm at the holy trinity church hall, elgin. tickets ÂŁ10 or ÂŁ8 concessions. call estelle on 01343 544610
1 wednesday new elgin WRI meeting 7pm at cedarwood, edgar road, elgin
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catriona mckay (gaelic harp) & chris stout (shetland fiddle) 7:30pm, ogstoun theatre, gordonstoun school, nr elgin, £12/£6, visit www.thegcs.org.uk for more details, tickets from www.thebooth.co.uk steve hall @ ironworks 7pm. 16+. seated. tickets or info tel: 0871 789 4173 or www.ironworksvenue.com
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21 tuesday christian aid pancake coffee morning 10am-12noon elgin high church, north guildry street. stalls to browse. all welcome.
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MARCH 2012 in brief 1 thursday dog is dead @ ironworks 7:30pm. 14+. tickets or info tel: 0871 789 4173 or www.ironworksvenue.com 2 friday breabach @ universal hall 8pm. findhorn foundation, the park, findhorn. tickets £12 /£10 concessions at the phoenix stores 01309 690110 and on-line at www.thebooth.co.uk. mosstodloch community challenge quiz night 7pm for 7:30pm at speymouth hall, mosstodloch. £2 per person with teams of four. BYOB and nibbles. 3 saturday coca tenorio @ ironworks 7pm. for tickets or info tel: 0871 789 4173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com dave clarke @ ironworks 10:30pm. 18+. tickets or info tel: 0871 789 4173 or www.ironworksvenue.com 4 sunday peacock & gamble @ ironworks 7:30pm.16+. seated. tickets or info tel: 0871 789 4173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com 6 tuesday the attic @ universal hall 11am & 2pm. findhorn foundation, the park, findhorn. parent & child combined £6/ £5 concessions. tickets at the phoenix stores 01309 690110 or www.thebooth.co.uk.
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Cinema Listings February 2012 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Vue Cinema, Inverness
Throughout February War Horse (12a) The Descendants (15)
From Friday 3rd February Carnage (tbc) II Trittico: From The Royal Opera House (tbc)
Visit www.eden-court.co.uk or call 01463 234234 for details
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New Screenings begin on Fridays Call 01343 542680 or visit www.morayplayhouse.co.uk
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Monthly screenings of uplifting and inspiring films that inform, enlighten and entertain. For further details please visit www.highlandspiritualcinema.net or telephone 01463 237452
KidsAM Every Saturday & Sunday at 10.15am Tickets £1.25 / VIP Tickets £2.75 Senior Screenings Every Tuesday afternoon Tickets £3.05 / VIP Tickets £4.55 Includes tea/coffee & biscuits
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Regular films including Saturday matinees. For further details email portessiepublichall@hotmail.co.uk
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MARCH 2012 in brief 7 wednesday new elgin WRI meeting 7pm at cedarwood, edgar road, elgin 8 thursday camerata ritmata 7:30pm, south room, gordonstoun house, gordonstoun school, nr elgin, ÂŁ12/ÂŁ6, visit www.thegcs.org.uk for details, tickets available from www.thebooth.co.uk 10 saturday the western front association meeting 2:30pm, ’the gallery’ elgin library. ‘the memory of our fights will stand: the 51st highland division at cambrai’. with a collection for branch funds. contact derek bird 01343 870562 or visit www.wfascotlandnorth.org.uk 11 sunday nazareth @ ironworks 7:30pm. for tickets or info tel: 0871 789 4173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com 16 friday the johnny cash roadshow @ ironworks 7:30pm. seated. tickets or info tel: 0871 789 4173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com 17 saturday the dangleberries @ ironworks 7:30pm. tickets or info tel: 0871 789 4173 or www.ironworksvenue.com 18 sunday push @ universal hall 7:30pm. findhorn foundation, the park, findhorn. tickets ÂŁ10/ ÂŁ8 concs/ ÂŁ6 U16s available at the phoenix stores 01309 690110 or www.thebooth.co.uk. 20 tuesday - 23 friday ‘the science of the olympics’ primary school festival for P7 at moray college. focuses on the human body with interactive workshops and activities. call 01343 576319 or email samantha.bright@moray.uhi.ac.uk 21 wednesday the peatbog faeries @ universal hall 7:30pm. findhorn foundation, the park, findhorn. tickets ÂŁ15/ ÂŁ13 concessions available at the phoenix stores 01309 690110 or www.thebooth.co.uk. 23 friday black stone cherry @ ironworks 7:30pm. 14+. for tickets or information tel: 0871 789 4173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com 24 saturday steve hughes @ ironworks 7:30pm. for tickets or info tel: 0871 789 4173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com 25 sunday salsa celtica @ ironworks 7:30pm. for tickets or info tel: 0871 789 4173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com ‘the science of the olympics’ family day 10am - 5pm at moray college, elgin. focuses on the human body with workshops and activities for all. family ticket ÂŁ20 for 7 hrs (2 adults + 3 kids or 1 adult + 4 kids) or individual tickets ÂŁ6. for information call 01343 576319 or email samantha.bright@moray.uhi.ac.uk 28 wednesday richard durrant @ universal hall 7:30pm. findhorn foundation, the park, findhorn. tickets ÂŁ10/ ÂŁ8 conc / ÂŁ6 u16 available at the phoenix stores 01309 690110 or www.thebooth.co.uk. 30 friday the moray society lecture/concert ‘simply music’ by glenn munro and partner doors 7pm, elgin museum phil cool @ ironworks 7pm. 16+. seated. tickets or info tel: 0871 789 4173 or www.ironworksvenue.com 31 saturday cloud man @ universal hall 4pm. findhorn foundation, the park, findhorn. tickets ÂŁ6/ ÂŁ5 conc / ÂŁ4 u16 available at the phoenix stores 01309 690110 or www.thebooth.co.uk.
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Two Friends were talking on religious topics. They discussed the question of punishment for sin after they died. They settled to their own satisfaction that there would be none. They decided that Hell was a myth. They argued that God was a God of love and could not consign His creatures to everlasting punishment. The conversation stopped when a Christian, who had been a silent listener to the discussion said, ‘‘Suppose it is true after all?’’ The words seemed to fall on the other two with crushing force. The power of God seemed to be behind those words. Solemn silence reigned for many minutes. God had spoken. Suppose it is true after all that God must punish sin? How would you stand before him? What could you say to him? How would you measure up before the Judge? ‘’Because he hath appointed a day, in which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained: whereof He hath given assurance unto all men, in that He hath raised Him from the dead’’ (Acts 17:31)
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Suppose it is true after all that the Lord Jesus is the only Saviour and His death the only means by which you can be fitted for God’s presence? What if you neglect him? “How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation?” (Hebrews 2:3). Suppose it is true after all that the much -despised ‘blood of Jesus’ is the only thing that can cleanse you from your sins? Has it cleansed you before God, or are you still in your sins going on rapidly to the eternity of the lost? “The blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin” (1 John 1:7) Suppose it is true after all, as Scripture states, that salvation is not of works? “By grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9). What then is all the church-going, Sunday school teaching, sick-visiting and the like worth if you rely on any of these as good works to save or to help to save you? Worse than useless. A fatal mistake, if persisted in. In God’s sight “all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags” (Isaiah 64:6) Suppose it is true after all? If it is true, how terrible will be your doom if you ‘die in you sins’ (John 8:24). Come now to Christ and be saved. “Whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire” (Revelation 20:15). It is true. Act on it.
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The former Yugoslavia used to be one of the most popular holiday destinations and Croatia is working hard to promote the country again. Croatia is a Central European and Mediterranean country, bordering Slovenia in the west, Hungary in the north, Serbia in the east and Bosnia and Herzegovina in the south. Croatia has a strange shape (similar to a croissant) - similar to no other country in the world - which comes as a result of five centuries of expansion by the Ottoman (Turkish) empire towards Central Europe (although Croatia was never conquered by the Turks). The 'land of 1,000 islands' with its warm crystal clear seas and luscious Mediterranean vegetation, thick macchi or pine underbush where the sweet fragrance of herbs such as rosemary, myrtle, thyme, sage and lavender mix with the salty sea air. In 1991 Croatia became an independent democracy, its national treasures include Roman relics, medieval walled cities, Byzantine basilicas, 13th century ramparts and 16th century palaces. Cobbled streets in its character-filled towns have chimed to the footsteps of countless generations and bell towers in Baroque churches have rung the changes of a checkered past. See the fabulous mosaics in the Basilica of Euphrasius in Porec, the Dubrovnik ramparts and the Roman ruins at Solin. Dubrovnik has been called the most perfectly preserved medieval city in the world, which has for centuries rivalled Venice as a major trading port. The huge walls, built between the 11th and 17th centuries are still intact. The churches, monasteries, palaces, wide marble-paved squares, steep cobble-stepped streets and houses have remained unchanged for centuries. But Dubrovnik is no museum. It is alive with the comings and goings of people whose homes line the narrow streets and sunlit squares enclosed by massive walls. Take a walk along the stone ramparts of the city for the best views, before venturing inside to experience many treasures. Visit beautiful churches, palaces, interesting museums, markets and bazaars. Crystal clear sea for swimming, snorkelling and diving (there are several recognised dive schools) and lots of island hopping ferries to take you to many of the offshore islets and outcrops. Sailing is a super way to enjoy the coastal seas, and boats and berths can be hired in many little ports. Water skiing and windsurfing are also popular in high season. Little fishing ports are scattered along the coastline â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ensuring a fresh supply of seafood for delicious local dishes. Find your own island for a day. Fix a price in advance with a small water taxi, take a picnic and let the 'captain' decide â&#x20AC;&#x201C; go in the morning and agree a time to collect you later in the day. Away from the coast, glorious rural scenery lines your route to timeless tiny villages. There are said to be 400 species of fish thriving in local waters. Local dishes include brodeta, mixed fish stew with rice. The Italian influence on Croatia extends to its inexpensive specialities with pizza and pasta dishes in many eateries. Meat specialities include prsut â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a parma ham equivalent, served as a starter with local cheese in oil, cevapcici â&#x20AC;&#x201C; little rissoles of beef, onion, and herbs and rznjici â&#x20AC;&#x201C; pork kebabs. Local wines include some from organic vineyards. From May to October average daily temperatures are above 20oC and average rainfall low, but even in the winter months they don't go below 12oC, which is pleasantly warm, and you can fly direct from Scotland.
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Is the ‘neep’ really a turnip or a swede? You are unlikely to find the definitive answer to this – we haven’t yet at Scotgro. Whether turnip or swede the neep is surely one of our star winter vegetables. It tolerates our cold winters well, continually growing sometimes to massive proportions, necessitating a battle with a cleaver to chop it up. Oddly, this delicious and versatile vegetable is not highly rated by our continental neighbours who apparently consider it only good for animal feed. But how mistaken they are. What could be a more tasty accompaniment to any meal than mashed neep with a knob of butter, black pepper and a dash of cream? Indeed the neep is a traditional part of many Scottish recipes such as beef stew, Scotch broth and of course the dish celebrating our National Bard last month – haggis, neeps and tatties. Our customers will often find a freshly harvested neep in their vegetable boxes over the winter. I just hope they spare a thought for the farmer in the snow, rain or hard frost wrestling this delicacy from the ground. But as our grannies used to say – ‘a neep is always sweeter after a good frosting’!
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As you look out at your garden bird feeder, two birds provide a muted splash of colour. They are the Greenfinch and Siskin. Both the males of these species are fairly straight forward to identify. The Greenfinch being the larger of the two, it displays a mainly bright green body with flashes of bright yellow on the tail and wings and a heavy conical bill. The Siskin is smaller - the male still sports green plumage with yellow in wing and tail but also has a black forehead and bib, and a smaller, finer bill with dark streaking on its flanks, lower belly and back. The problems of identification arise when the females are involved. Once again the Greenfinch is somewhat larger than the Siskin, but is duller and a more subtle green than the male, and although it still carries yellow in the tails and wings this too is less prominent. It also carries some very slight streaking to the flanks and belly. The Siskin female has more
contrasting plumage, with obvious streaking on the flanks, back and head. Peanuts and seed feeders are used by both birds; however Greenfinches have a particular taste for sunflower seeds whilst the Siskin, with its more delicate bill, shows a preference for Niger seed. Both birds are resident breeders in Scotland, but their populations can be supplemented by varying numbers of continental birds in the winter time. As winter draws to a close and spring starts to show its hand, the number of Siskinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will fall off as they move away from gardens to their favoured breeding grounds in nearby spruce and pine forests. The Greenfinch however will remain in mature gardens and parks building their nests usually in thick evergreen bushes and shrubs.
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Next month we will be looking at the first summer migrants to return from their wintering grounds, and the best places to visit to catch up with these long distance migrants.
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