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Clubs and Societies 4TH LOSSIE BOYS BRIGADE Wed, Hythehill Primary School. Anchor boys (P 1,2 & 3) 5.30pm - 6.30pm; Junior Section (P 4, 5 & 6) 6.30pm - 8pm; Company Section (P 7 & High School) 8pm - 9.30pm. Call James Allan on 01343 542305 ELGIN AMATEUR ATHLETICS CLUB Tues & Thurs (Apr - Oct), 6.30pm - 8pm, Morriston Playing Field & (Oct - Mar), Bishopmill Primary Gym. Coaching in running, jumps, throws, field & track athletics. Ages 9 +. Membership fee + £1 per session. Please come & try. Call Violet Beattie on 01343 551021 or email at info.elginaac@gmail.com

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ELGIN OVER 60 LUNCH CLUB Mon, Wed & Fri, 12pm - 1pm, Elgin Community Centre. A tasty main meal for only £3. Add a soup starter for £1.50 & a dessert for 75p. Come along & meet up with friends or make new ones! Call Nicky on 01343 543736 or email at nicky.nash@moray.gov.uk

FOCHABERS ANGLING ASSOCIATION Salmon & trout fishing on 1 1/4 mile stretch of the River Spey. Membership is restricted to residents of Fochabers & surrounding district but 4 visitors permits are available on a daily basis. Call Andy Milne on 07779 233235 www.speyfishingfochabers.com

HISTORIC WHEELS CLUB Caters for all classes of classic vehicles, cars & bikes, based in Moray, Scotland with membership extending to all surrounding counties. Email at secretary@hwc.org.uk

HOPEMAN GOLF CLUB Call 01343 830578 or email at hopemangc@aol.com

INNER WHEEL OF ELGIN Community service undertaking fundraising for local & overseas charities, meets monthly (excl July & Aug). Call Pam Sutherland on 01343 550264

LGBT MORAY SOCIAL GROUP 3rd Sat of month, 10.30am, The Mosset Tavern, Gordon Street, Forres, A friendly, well attended group, meeting in Forres once a month for coffee/breakfast. (sorry, over 18's only). Email gbtmoray@gmail.com www.lgbtmoray.co.uk

MILTONDUFF MINIS TODDLER GROUP Tues & Thurs, 9am - 10am, Miltonduff Hall. Toys, games & activities for 0 - 3 years. Call Lorne or Julie on 07968 476988 or email at juliegoodfellow@live.co.uk

Email at thebusybeescraftgroup@outlook.com THE ELGIN STROKE FRIENDS (CHEST HEART & STROKE SCOTLAND) Fri, 10am - 2pm. This group offers support, friendship, fun & outings to people who are living with the effects of stroke & their carers. Call Anne Toye (Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland) on 07919 023449

MIND YOUR HEAD MORAY 1st & 3rd Thurs of month, 7pm, Lossie Youth Cafe. A peer support group in Moray meeting people with mental health issues. Sharing & support with mental health. www.mindyourheadmoray.co.uk MORAY & NAIRN FUR & FEATHER ASSOCIATION Poultry, pigeons, rabbits & guinea pigs. Call Mrs L Miller on 01343 540289

MORAY FIRTH SURF RIDERS CLUB Sat or Sun mornings & Tues evenings, Sandend Beach. Supervised surf sessions & lessons for kids in a fun & safe environment. Conditions dependent. Call Suds on 07793 063849 or email at suds@surfschoolscotland.co.uk www.surfschoolscotland.co.uk/ about/clubs-schools-and-groups

THE FRIENDS OF THE BIBLICAL GARDEN Tues (Jul - Aug), 6pm, to weed & keep the garden tidy for the many visitors who come to enjoy the surroundings. Come along & join us if you can. No experience necessary. A cup of tea & friendly faces are guaranteed. Call 01343 843111.

MORAY REIKI GROUP Connect with like minded people in a friendly, supportive environment for peer sipport, practice & ongoing learning Call Elizabeth Harley on 01343 209616

MOSSTOWIE MODEL FLYING CLUB The club is for the enjoyment & promotion of radio controlled model aircraft, helicopters & drones. It is based at Lochinver Road, Mosstowie, Elgin & will be relocating to a larger, permanent site later in 2018. Call Gordon Bain on 01343 540228 or email at glbjmb@gmail.com

OVEREATERS' ANONYMOUS (OA) 'Is your eating overwhelming you? Is one bite never enough?' Overeaters anonymous (OA) has a new meeting in Elgin. Details available via website. Call 07000 784985. www.oagb.org.uk

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THE MORAY MS COMMUNITY 2nd Fri of month, The Oaks, Morriston Road, Elgin. Information & support for anyone affected by Multiple Sclerosis in Moray. Call Alan Beevers on 01309 671722 or email at alan.beevers23@btinternet.com www.MSMoray.net for more information. www.MSMoray.net

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Pastoral Le er & Church Meetings It’s a time of year when, hopefully, we can enjoy this beautiful part of the world and, if we’re able, get outside and walk. Walking (at whatever speed is possible for us, with whatever help we need) is not only a sustainable way of getting from A to B, but it can give us time and space to reflect – on our own or with others. Walking is good for our health. That may be obvious in physical health (how many of us now go around with step counters to make sure we keep active?). For me walking is crucial to keeping me mentally healthy – getting outside, having space to think, or sometimes switching off the noise in my mind. I also believe that walking is good for our spiritual wellbeing. I was struck recently by a reflection I heard on part of the story of the prophet Elijah. You can find the whole story in the Bible in 1 Kings chapters 17 to 19. In the name of God, Elijah takes on the King and Queen and their prophets, and God and Elijah win. But after the showdown Elijah flees for his life, sinking into despair. He curls up under a tree in the wilderness and hopes he won’t wake

up. There, God is with Elijah in very gentle ways: letting him sleep, sending him food, until he has more strength. Then they go for a walk together – a very long walk – for 40 days. Elijah thinks he’s on his own, with no-one on his side, yet God is with him in his despair, God lets him rest and be fed, and God quietly accompanies him on a walk. Only after all of that do they then talk about what’s to happen next. Elijah walks on his own, in silence – but never alone, God is with him through everything. God promises that for each of us too – God is with us in everything, however alone we seem. We can also gain lots from walking and journeying with other people. The New Testament stories of Jesus and the early church are full of journeys with significant encounters. These were sometimes very surprising, because Jesus was willing to journey to places others wouldn’t go, and he was always engaging with people others wouldn’t talk to. Jesus travelled across borders, he talked to women, to Samaritans, to disruptive children, to those with challenging medical conditions, to occupiers and

Moray Coast Baptist Church (Lossiemouth) Sunday services at 10:30am. Thursday night Bible study at 7pm. Crèche available for each service. Call 07862 898939 for more information, or visit www.moraycoastbc.com. Pastor Donald Clough Moray Grace Fellowship The Warehouse Theatre, Lossie. Sundays 10.30am. Call Vic Cameron: 07738 260550 Email: vic.cameron2803@btinternet.com • 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. Call Rev. Jenny Adams on 01343 830276. www.duffusparish.co.uk Pluscarden Abbey Weekday Mass 9am. Sunday Mass 8am - English and 10am - Latin. See www.pluscardenabbey.org/services for full timetable of services. 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. St Gerardine’s High Church Lossiemouth. Sunday family worship 11.30am. Contact Rev. G McKee 01343 208852 (manse). St Giles and St Columba’s South Elgin. All Sunday services start at

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traitors, and to anyone who wanted to meet him. And as he walked, and wherever he stopped, he listened, talked and shared good news with people. In the walking, in the listening, in the hospitality given and received, in all the ways journeys help us encounter one another, lives are changed. You may enjoy a walk, or you may be reliant on others to push a wheelchair. You may manage a few steps or be training for the Moonwalk. You may have access to the beauty of the countryside or be restricted to your living room. But I hope that this summer you may find that you can walk with others, sharing stories and hospitality and finding hope. And I hope that however you walk, whatever your journey, you know that you never walk alone – God is with you every moment, whatever you need. Rev Jenny Adams, Minister of Duffus, Spynie & Hopeman Church of Scotland

10.30am and will be held in St Giles, High Street, Elgin during July, September and November. Services will also be held in St Columba’s South Church, Duff Avenue, Elgin during August, October and December 2016. For further information please contact the Church Office on 01343 551501 or via e-mail at stgileselgin@gmail.com You can also visit our website at www.elginstgileschurch.co.uk St James Church of Scotland Lossiemouth. Sunday worship 10am including crèche and Sunday school. Contact Rev. Geoff McKee 01343 208852 St Margaret’s Church Lossiemouth. Sunday 9.30am: Family Eucharist . Thursdays 10am: Holy Communion. St Michael’s Parish Church of Scotland Dallas. Family service at 12 noon followed by tea & fellowship. Tel. 01309.672380 or 01343.890420. St Sylvester's Catholic Church Elgin. Vigil Mass Saturday 7pm. Sunday Mass 11.45am. Tel: 01343 542280. Moray Presbytery www.moraypresbytery.org.uk

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As Minister for Childcare & Early Years, I am absolutely delighted that 2018 is Scotland’s Year of Young People. This is a global first – a ground-breaking, themed year that will celebrate all our young people in Scotland, wherever they live. Events are already underway across Scotland and there are loads of great opportunities for young folk to get involved here in the Highlands. You can find out information about events happening in your areas here: yoyp2018.scot. If there is one aspiration that I hope we might share for 2018, it is to ensure that our young people feel and believe that they are valued, wanted and vital to our country’s future and that their voices are heard and listened to.

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5 july - 16 august

heritage in action day (every tues) highland folk museum, kingussie road, newtonmore. demos of traditional skills: rope making, basket making, waulking cloth, etc. call 01540 673551

14 july - 27 july

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14 july - 5 august

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creative cairngorms: exhibition & sale of artwork 1pm - 4.30pm (except tues & thurs), abernethy old kirk, nethybridge. free entry. teas, coffees & cake available. call 01479 821641 or email at oldkirk@nethybridge.com

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27 wednesday

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welcome. call elsie watson on 01343 543914 or email elsie.watson121@btinternet.com chamber music evening concert at brodie castle 7pm, brodie castle fiona mancey-jones (flute) & juan pablo honorato (classical guitar). £15. call front desk on 01309 641371 or email brodiecastle@nts.org.uk www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/brodie-castle/events

29 friday

devil's queen - album launch@ the ironworks, inverness 7.30pm. www.ironworksvenue.com durn house: friday steak night with canapes upon arrival from 6pm, durn house, portsoy. booking essential. call 01261 843424 or email at events@durnhouse.co.uk. www.durnhouse.co.uk

30 saturday

piping at forres, the european pipe band championships 10am, grant park, forres. a one day extravaganza featuring bagpipes, drums, kilts and tartan galore. a spectacular family day out. call claire doughty on 07846145050 or email at claire@chitchat.scot. www.pipingatforres.com maggie fair, garmouth: grand opening at cross 1pm, garmouth playing field. traditional village fair - family fun/entertainment for all ages; stalls; music; teas; craft stalls; displays; beer tent. call barbara walker on 01343 870264 or email at babswalke@yahoo.com. www.maggiefair.co.uk handbags & gladrags 2018 6pm, elgin town hall £50 (£40 in the lounge). charity fundraiser. live band, prize bingo, byob. for more information contact yvonne milton or janice gregor port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 provisional v1: costa mediterranea (maiden visit) 8am - 7pm eden bus: converted double-decker bus with climbing wall, it devices etc - loads of fun & activity for teenagers 10am - 5pm, st john's church manse driveway (opposite the grant park) mockness 2018@the ironworks, inverness 3pm www.ironworksvenue.com

30 saturday - 1 july (sunday)

highland rising 1746 highland folk museum, kingussie road, newtonmore. jacobite & redcoat reenactment weekend. call 01540 673551 scottish traditional boat festival: a festival of music, sailing, rowing & traditional crafts & art. portsoy call 01261 842951 or at contact@stbfportsoy.com www.stbfportsoy.com medicine & compassion weekend 10am - 4pm gomde woodland, hardmuir, findhorn. donations

30 saturday - 8 july (sunday)

superfly - new paintings by angus grant 10am-5pm, logie steading, forres. free. exhibition inspired by a love of fishing in the cairngorms. preview night on june 30, 6pm-8pm. www.angusgrantart.com seafest 2018 various events & times, lossiemouth

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July 2018 1 sunday

canada day remembrance service 2pm, the dallachy memorial. lennox community council invites your participation. (the b9104 will be closed at the memorial from 2pm - 2.30pm) grampian transport museum: autofest 12pm - 4pm, grampian transport museum, montgarrie road, alford. annual celebration of the performance & prestige car. trade stands, displays, demonstrations, food stalls & live music. call 01975 562292 or email at info@gtm.org.uk dallas gala sunday 1.30pm - 4pm. ÂŁ3, kids free.

1 sunday - 29 sunday

sunday afternoon teas by arradoul swi (every sunday in july) 2pm - 4.30pm, arradoul swi hall, a98 nr buckie. ÂŁ5. call janet winterbourne on 01542 850420

2 monday

burghead library reading group 7pm - 8pm, burghead library. all welcome 08/06/2018 break through your barriers! 1pm - 3pm, cooper

park, elgin. wrist band ÂŁ1.50. fun family activity day to 'make everyone feel bright on the inside' & to raise money for mental health services. call beth on 01343 548300 or email at beth@elginyouthcafe.org

3 tuesday

port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 provisional v1: msc meraviglia, 1pm - 8pm & prinsendam, 8am - 6pm tartan touch single pass 6.30pm, morriston park, elgin. ÂŁ3 per session. tartan touch is scottish rugbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun, simple & social version of non-contact rugby!

4 wednesday

blood donors: elgin 2pm - 3.30pm & 5pm - 7.30pm. elgin town hall. please book by calling 0345 9090 999 or emailing nss.snbtenquiry@nhs.net peatbog faeries@universal hall, findhorn 7.30pm 10.15pm, all welcome

4 wednesday - 8 sunday

clan maclennan international gathering various events & times, inverness. guided bus trips, ceilidh dancing, a formal dinner & investigate your family history. based in beaufort house hotel

5 thursday

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scottish dolphin centre: otter & osprey walk 7pm - 9pm, wdc scottish dolphin centre, spey bay,

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fochabers. £3 per person; u16s free. must be bought prior to event. suitable for all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. please wear appropriate clothing & footwear. call 01343 820339 or email at dolphincentre@whales.org elgin library afternoon reading group 2.30pm 3.30pm, elgin library, cooper park the merchant of venice by w. shakespeare. outdoor theatre 7pm, logie steading. tickets from logie steading. a funny play that deals with serious issues – in particular the keeping of promises. with the ever-entertaining illyria. call panny laing on 01309 611378 or email at panny@logie.co.uk www.logie.co.uk/outdoortheatre

6 friday

sigma: confessions of an astronomer; speaker - prof ian robson, royal observatory, edinburgh 7pm for a 7.30pm start, birnie village hall, nr elgin. www.sigma-astro.co.uk

8 sunday

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david walliams 'the midnight gang' at brodie castle (outdoor theatre) 3pm, brodie castle. adults £14.95; child £9.95; concessions. bring a picnic, rug or low seating. advanced booking is advised. refreshments available. call rebecca harrison on 01309 641371 or email at raharrison@nts.org.uk www.nts.org.uk/events port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 provisional v1: royal princess, 7am - 6pm scotland's gardens scheme 2018: 10 pilmuir road west, forres 1pm - 5pm. £3, children - free. plant sale mfr cash for kidsfest 2018 12pm - 4pm, black isle show ground, muir of ord. £10 per adult - kids go free (max of 3 children per adult). family fun day aberdeen vegan festival 2018 10.30am - 4.30pm, pittodrie stadium, aberdeen. £3 at the door. call 07957 331356. www.veganfestival.co.uk

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9 monday

luncheon club 1pm, findhorn village centre £3.50. soup & sweet with cheery banter &a cup of tea or coffee. call 01309 692339 or email at findhornvillagecentre@gmail.com

9 monday - 13 friday

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7 saturday

findhornvillagecentre@gmail.com seafest abseil with outfit moray 9am - 5pm, grampian furnishers. booking essential. a great local fundraising event for moray clubs, groups, nurseries & charities. open to anyone over 8yrs. www.outfitmoray.com charity texas scramble in aid of mnd scotland buckpool golf club. £12 per player. featuring prizes for 'longest drive' & 'closest to the pin,' plus raffle prizes. call 01542 832236 charity mixed foursomes in aid of the eve appeal 9am, abernethy golf club, nethybridge. members & non-members £15 per couple. draws published on website. call 01479 821305 or email at info@abernethygolfclub.com forres highland games 12.30pm - 5.30pm, grant park, forres corrieyairack challenge 2018 7am, badaguish, aviemore. scotland's toughest mountain duathlon. run - walk - cycle you choose! call 01479 861285 or email at events@badaguish.org men of motown@elgin ex-service men's club 8pm marika rossa@the ironworks, inverness 10pm www.ironworksvenue.com

summer tennis camps@ lossiemouth tennis club great fun & learning for all ages. equipment provided if necessary. call julie smith on 07815 092262 or email at marineparktennis@gmail.com www.marineparklossie.org.uk

10 tuesday

port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 provisional v1: mein schiff 3, 7.30am - 7pm & seven

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SpotLIGHT Events

Forres Highland Games 2018

Colin Manson - Chieftain Forres Highland Games, an annual celebration of traditional Scottish sport, music and entertainment, takes place on Saturday 7th July 2018 in Grant Park in Forres. Proceedings get under way at 12.30 pm with the Opening Ceremony. This year is the 90th anniversary of the first ever Forres Highland Games and with the exception of some of the years during WW2 the Games have been held in Grant Park annually each summer ever since. The concept of the initial 1928 committee known then as Forres & District Amateur Athletic Association was to hold a summer event to promote sports, traditional culture and give the people of the local area a fun day out. Today the Games still promote those values and are as popular and well supported as ever. The official opening will be carried out by this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Chieftain local farmer Mr Colin Manson. Colin grew up and went to school in the local area and is widely known in farming circles throughout the North of Scotland. He has been a long standing supporter and helper of Forres Highland Games over the past two decades.

During the afternoon the pipe bands will be competing for best march and smartest turnout. The highlight of the afternoon is the Massed Pipe Bands marching around the arena to the skirl do the pipes and swish do the kilts. A sight and sound not to be missed and one definitely for the photo album. There are numerous displays and trade stands, as well as hot and cold food, ice cream and a licenced beer tent. Forres Highland Games are a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Reg Charity No : SC046639). The staging of the Games is only achievable through the dedication of the unpaid hard working Games Committee, volunteer judges and local helpers, and the loyal support and generosity of local benefactors and businesses. A classical summer celebration of Scottish culture. Photograph: Dave Conner

Scotland is celebrating the Year of Young People 2018 and in support of this the Games hope to have a local Junior Chieftain in their midst on Games Day. The best of track and field athletes, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;heaviesâ&#x20AC;?, highland dancers, pipers, grass track cyclists and pipe bands will compete and entertain the spectators in what is sure to be a colourful and enjoyable Scottish highland gathering. Local highland games have over many years been a nurturing ground for developing young athletes who have gone on to represent their country at international athletics meetings such as The Commonwealth Games.

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ROLL UP! ROLL UP! ZIPPOS CIRCUS PRESENTS ‘LEGACY’ A MAGNIFICENT NEW SHOW CELEBRATING 250 YEARS OF CIRCUS SEE ZIPPO’S 2018 CIRCUS FOR FREE IN ELGIN The brilliant Zippos Circus - “Scotland’s Favourite Circus ” – is coming to Elgin with a brand-new 2018 production titled ‘Legacy’. The sparkling new show celebrates the 250th Anniversary of circus entertainment, which began in London in 1768 and was brought to Scotland soon after! On this very special occasion, Zippos presents a homage to trick-rider Philip Astley and his wonderful invention. Amazing master horsemen, The Khadikov Riders, will re-create a rarely seen and daring riding act from Georgian times called ‘The Courier of Saint Petersburg’. Plus astonishing acrobats, comic clowns, dashing daredevils and appealing budgies in two hours of family entertainment in the finest tradition of the Big Top. Zippos Circus is at the Auction Mart, New Elgin Rd, Elgin IV30 6BE from Friday 27th to Sunday 29th July. Discount tickets at www.scotlandsfavouritecircus.scot or book by phone on 0871 210 2100. YOU could see the show FREE – just enter our READER COMPETITION! Zippos have given us Family Tickets to give away (2 adults and 2 children) to the first five names drawn at random. To be in with a chance of winning, just answer this simple question: What rarely seen riding act can you see at Zippos Circus? Send your answer to Spotlight: Unit 14, Horizon Scotland Enterprise Park, Forres, Moray, IV36 2AB to arrive by the closing date of 16/07/18. Don’t forget to include your name, email, and a phone number! ZIPPOS CIRCUS WILL NOTIFY WINNERS AND WILL ARRANGE THEIR PRIZE SEATS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.

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DATA PROTECTION NOTE: IT IS A CONDITION OF ENTRY THAT COMPETITORS PERMIT THE CIRCUS TO HOLD THEIR CONTACT DETAILS; THOSE DETAILS WILL NOT BE PASSED TO ANY THIRD PARTY, BUT ZIPPOS MAY SEND ENTRANTS PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL.

seas navigator (maiden visit), 8am - 6pm scottish country dance socials 7.30pm - 9.45pm, speybay village hall. dancing to cds

11 wednesday

seniors' open: ladies & men 9am, abernethy golf club, nethybridge. members £9 & non-members £12. call 01479 821305 or email at info@georgewalkerevents.co.uk. draws published on www.abernethygolfclub.com port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 provisional v1: columbus, 7am - 4pm & aidaaura, 7am - 5pm

11 wednesday - 15 sunday

the north atlantic fiddle convention 2018 various venues & timings - aberdeen, banff, fraserburgh, garlogie, etc. a packed programme of more than 150 events, including interactive workshops, concerts, interviews, talks, etc. call 01224 272996

12 thursday

port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 provisional v1: norwegian jade, 8am - 5pm scottish studies: travellers' tales & songs; speaker bob wright 2pm - 4pm, the activities room, elgin library. £3 roy chubby brown@ the ironworks, inverness 7.30pm. www.ironworksvenue.com appointment in arezzo: my friendship with muriel spark; speaker - alan taylor 7pm - 8pm, elgin library £5 from the library or www.secure.moray.gov.uk/ eshop/home.php

13 friday

durn house: friday steak nights 6pm, durn house, portsoy. prior booking essential. call 01261 843424 or email at events@durnhouse.co.uk www.durnhouse.co.uk port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 provisional v1: amadea, 8am - 6pm guns 2 roses@he ironworks, inverness 7.30pm www.ironworksvenue.com

£2.50. tea, coffee & home bakes. all welcome moray ramblers: glas maol - creag leacach 7am, community centre, elgin via keith. grade: strenuous; distance: 7 miles. booking essential. call alan campbell or evie mcivor (bookings) on 01542 832218 or 01343 820844 (bookings) or email at bookings@morayramblers.org.uk www.morayramblers.org.uk scotland's gardens scheme: gordon castle walled garden 10am - 4pm, fochabers. adults £5; children free. teas & plant sale opera bohemia: "falstaff" (verdi) 7.30pm, lossiemouth town hall super hans@the ironworks, inverness 8pm. www.ironworksvenue.com

14 saturday - 15 sunday

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tomintoul motorcycle gathering time to be confirmed tomintoul. a weekend dedicated to all things rock, roll & motorcycle orientated

13 friday - 15 sunday

lossie folk festival hosted by the lossie folk club 7pm - 11pm, the beach bar, lossiemouth

13 friday - 21 saturday

hopeman gala various events & timings. all welcome

14 saturday

coffee morning in aid of banff & moray members' centre of the nts 10am - 12pm, forres town hall tea, coffee, biscuits & stalls - cake & candy, bric-abrac, bottle stall, etc a findhorn flycup 2pm - 4pm, findhorn church hall admin@winterburnmedia.co.uk

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glassmakers, patissiers, preservists, textilers, sculptures & artists to gardeners, silversmiths, jewellers, etc

15 sunday

car boot sale 8.30am set-up, clochan community centre. pancakes, bacon rolls, hot & cold drinks available. call christine or pauline on 01542 882478

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17 tuesday

port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 provisional v1: aidacara, 8am - 6pm

19 thursday

banffshire beaders open afternoon celebrating international beading week 1.30pm - 4.30pm, arradoul swi hall, nr buckie. free. display of members' work, projects to try, sales table & refreshments available. call janet winterbourne on 01542 850420 port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 provisional v1: queen elizabeth, 8am - 6pm grampian transport museum: big stuff rides 2pm 4pm, grampian transport museum, montgarrie road, alford. an afternoon of rides around the museum's outdoor circuit in one of many large, commercial vehicles! call 01975 562292 or at info@gtm.org.uk

20 friday

the highlanders' museum: war widows' stories the highlanders' museum. fort george, ardersier footage of oral histories given by war widows and bereaved families. call 0131 310 8702 www.thehighlandersmuseum.com durn house: friday steak nights 6pm, durn house, portsoy. prior bookings essential. call 01261 843424

or email at events@durnhouse.co.uk www.durnhouse.co.uk port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 provisional v1: marella discovery (maiden visit), 8am - 8pm; royal princess, 7am - 6pm & azamara journey, 7am - 9pm inverness gala night 6pm, inverness city centre & northern meeting park. inverness wheelbarrow grand prix, the city of inverness pipe band, etc nyos jazz orchestra summer tour 2018: the power of nature@ the ironworks, inverness 8pm www.ironworksvenue.com

21 saturday

hopeman gala grand finale dance 7.30pm 'til late, hopeman. £10 (from costcutter & hopeman stores) scenix supported by dj ryan rattray. licensed bar fochabers hill walking & rambling club: white mounth munros (glen muick) 7am, departs fochabers. call 01343 209001 or email at veronica@glanlivet.org 25th anniversary carnival day hosted by forres soccer 7s 11am - 4pm, grant park, forres. bouncy castles, craft stalls, face painting, magic from mr clive magician, burgers, ice cream & more chamber philharmonia cologne: vivaldi, mozart, tchaikovsky & paganini 7.30pm, united reform church, nairn. bookings: nairn nookshop, 94 high

Live Theatre Outside at Logie Steading We look forward to welcoming Illyria – and you – back in the summer. Bring a chair and a picnic, and be entertained by award-winning outside theatre

William Shakespeare

5th July, 7pm

Adults: £14, children: £6, Concession: £11

THE ADVENTURES OF DR DOLITTLE

Hugh Lofting

12th July, 5.30pm

Adults: £14, children: £6, Concession: £11

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES 16th August, 7.30pm

Adults: £14, children: £6, Concession: £11

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE

Gilbert & Sullivan Perfromed by:

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

23rd August, 7pm

Adults: £16, children: £8, Concession: £14 The Olive Tree Café is open for 30 mins before each performance, and during the interval, serving hot and cold drinks, cakes and ice cream.

Illyria

Tickets are available from Logie Steading Art Gallery, 01309 611378 or online: www.logie.co.uk/steading/whatson/outdoor-theatre/

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Nairnshire Farming Society

NAIRN SHOW 2018 Saturday 28th July sees Nairnshire Farming Society hold its Annual show at Kinnudie Farm, Auldearn. Agriculture has come a long way since our first Cattle show some 199 years ago, but this annual day out is a firm favourite with competitors and spectators alike. With 150 cattle, 300 sheep and 100 horses all competing for the coveted ‘Champions of Champion’ title it’s a competition not to miss! The competitive action is not just confined to those exhibiting animals. With dedicated sections for horticulture, produce, baking and handicrafts, honey and even wine, there is a class for every talent! Schedules are available on request and locally around Nairn.

or toys for the kids on it, our aisles really do have something for everyone. Our main ring will keep everyone entertained with displays from Nairn Fire Crew, Galcantray Carriage driving team, a working dog display and a Vintage tractor parade. Come and cheer on your local club as they compete in our new Arnold Clark Young Farmer’s Challenge, it’s going to be messy!! As well as our chainsaw carver and bird of prey display, your little ones will love to meet and cuddle the gorgeous team of professional donkeys, also on hand for CHILDREN'S rides. Jenny’s Donkeys team will be with us, so please do go and say hello!

We are joined by a host of local businesses keen to showcase their products and services. So whether your shopping list has a brand new tractor, garden furniture, locally produced meat, a new handbag

NAIRN SHOW Saturday 28th July 2018 Kinnudie Farm, Auldearn

There’s something for everyone! 0 Cattle, Sheep & Horse Judging 0 Craft Fair 0 Trade Stands 0 Food Fair 0 Young Farmer Competition 0 Horticultural & Flower Show 0 Baking, Produce and Handicrafts including Children’s Section 0 Horse & Carriage Display 0 Nairn & District Pipe Band 0Traditional Music * Jenny’s Donkey Team 0 Children’s Activities and Amusements 0 Vintage Tractor Parade 0 Show Jumping 0 Working Dog Display

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21 saturday - 22 sunday

tributes in the park tbc, northern meeting park, inverness. party with tribute acts featuring your favourite bands. over 18s only

22 sunday

ladies' & men's mixed greensomes 9am, abernethy golf club, nethybridge. members £10 & nonmembers £15 per couple. draws will be published on website. call 01479 821305 or email at info@abernethygolfclub.com www.abernethygolfclub.com chamber philharmonia cologne: vivaldi, mozart, tchaikovsky & paganini 7.30pm, inverness cathedral bookings: visitscotland inverness centre. call 01463 252401

23 monday

port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 provisional v1: costa mediterranea, 8am - 7pm

25 wednesday

port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 provisional v1: marco polo, 7am - 8pm

26 thursday

spynie soup & sweet lunch hosted by duffus, spynie & hopeman church in aid of church funds 12pm 2pm, spynie village hall. donation £3. everyone welcome, come & enjoy. call elsie watson on 01343 543914 or email at elsie.watson121@btinternet.com wdc scottish dolphin centre: otter & osprey walk 7pm - 9pm, wdc scottish dolphin centre, spey bay, fochabers. £3 per person; u16s free. must be bought prior to event. suitable for all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. please wear appropriate clothing & footwear. call 01343 820339 or email at dolphincentre@whales.org

26 thursday - 27 friday

port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 provisional v1: sea cloud 2, 8am - 5pm

27 friday

findhorn heritage annual tombola 7pm for 7.30pm, james milne institute, findhorn. adults £1; children 50p entry (incl teas & sandwiches). family event. tombola & raffle. prizes galore. call elaine burns on 01309 691892 or email at elaine@glenkindiesteading.co.uk www.findhorn-heritage.co.uk port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 provisional v1: artania, 8am - 6pm moray reach out disco 7.30pm - 10pm, elgin exservice men's club. £3 per person at the door. must

2018 Outdoor Theatre Productions

SUNDAY 5TH AUGUST Bard in the Botanics presents Shakespeare’s MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING 7.30pm £15 Full Price £10 Concession.

FRIDAY 17TH AUGUST Quantum Theatre Presents Family Friendly THE RELUCTANT DRAGON 6.30pm £15 Full Price £8 Concession

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HOPEMAN GALA

FRIDAY 13TH JULY

2018 July 13th – 21st

Harbour Art Exhibition (Memorial Hall) ........................... 18:00 - 21:00

Car Treasure Hunt ........................................................ 18:30 onwards

SATURDAY 14TH JULY Craft Fayre (Memorial Hall) ........................................... 10:00 - 13:00

We would like to invite all our friends from Moray and beyond to the 44th year of the Hopeman Gala; one of the highlights of the local social calendar. In conjunction with our kind sponsors we are again running an eight-day programme with over forty events full of family fun. We look back with yesteryears’ fancy dress, magicians and a nostalgic party tunes disco. We Look forward with nerf wars, some new music talents and have a science afternoon with rocket cars and explosions. In the Scottish year of the young person we celebrate with two young citizens and we are encouraging positive youth participation through Saltire awards. Please feel free to keep up to date with Hopeman’s Gala by searching, following and liking us through Twitter, Facebook or our own website and by signing up for emails. We have a gala that celebrates our local community and we would love to share it with you. We look forward to seeing you this summer.

Bowling Club Pairs (as per poster)......................................................

SUNDAY 15TH JULY Family Walkabout Quiz (Memorial Hall) ..................................... 11:00 Songs of Praise (Marquee) ......................................................... 14:00 Family Quiz (Marquee).................................................... 19:00 - 22:00

MONDAY 16TH JULY Family Circuits (Marquee) .............................................. 10:00 - 11:00 Coffee Morning (Church Hall)...................................................... 10:30 Children’s Nostalgia (Marquee) ...................................... 13:00 - 14:30 Magician (Marquee) ....................................................... 15:00 - 16:00 Fancy Dress and Disco (Hall/Marquee) ......................... 18:30 onwards

TUESDAY 17TH JULY Coffee Morning (Church Hall)...................................................... 10:30 Mad Hatter Tea Party (Marquee) ................................... 10:30 - 12:00 Soup and Sweet (sittings Memorial Hall).......................... 12:15/13:00 Football Competition (Football pitch)............................ 13:00 onwards Kids Drumming (Marquee) ...................................... 13:00/14:00/15:00 Beach BBQ (East Beach) ............................................... 17:00 onwards

WEDNESDAY 18TH JULY Pet Show (Arena) .......................................................... 10:00 onwards Coffee Morning (SWI) (Memorial Hall) ....................................... 10:30 Hopeman Rock (painting) (Marquee) .............................. 12:30 - 13:30 Nerf Wars (Marquee) ...................................... 14:30 Kids, 17:00 Adults Harbour Night (Harbour) ............................................................. 18:00

THURSDAY 19TH JULY

Throughout the week, Garden Search. NEW to the Gala is the ‘Lady Bird Golf Ball Search’. Two golf balls hidden EVERY DAY

— find them and win a prize!

Stableford Golf Competition (Golf Club) .................................... All day Coffee Morning (Church Hall)...................................................... 10:30 MOO Music (Marquee) .................................................... 10:00 - 11:00 Science Afternoon (Marquee) ......................................... 12:00 - 16:00 Tombola (Marquee)..................................................................... 19:00 Golf Club Quiz Night (Golf Club) ....................................................9:00

Hopeman Community Association - Gala Committee Scottish Registered Charity No: SC003406

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