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

ELGIN AMATEUR ATHLETICS CLUB Coaching in running, jumps, throws, field and track athletics.

Ages 9 + Morriston Playing Field Apr - Oct and East End Primary Nov - Mar. Tuesdays & Thursdays 7pm-8.30pm.

Membership fee + £1 a session.

Contact Mr M Archibald 540201 GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND Nairn & Moray Branch looking for new branch volunteers.

Please contact Anna Temple or Anna Roberts on 01309 694866 HIGHLAND HANG-GLIDING AND PARAGLIDING CLUB To promote freeflying activities throughout Highland and Moray areas. Contact Gary Williamson 01463 236600 or 01463 811852 hg@highlandhg&pgclub.co.uk MORAY & NAIRN FLORAL ART CLUB Come and watch talented flower demonstrators at work. Contact 01309 673431 or 673552.

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LGBT MORAY Meet 1st Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm at The Mucklecross Pub, Elgin.18+ only. OR 3rd Saturday of the month, 10.30am at The Mosset Tavern, Forres. Under 18's welcome. Well attended group with mixed ages. For info viist www.lgbtmoray.co.uk, email lgbtmoray@gmail.com or call 07598 418638.

LOSSIEMOUTH CRUISING CLUB Active club with full programme of races & musters. Crews always required. Contact Sally Skalke or John Jones on 07840 198871, visit www.lossiecc.co.uk or email sallyskalke@tiscali.co.uk LOSSIE FOLK CLUB Meets every Tuesday at 8.30pm in the Beach Bar, Lossiemouth LOSSIEMOUTH ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION BRANCH AND SOCIAL CLUB Join us for a variety of social activities . For more details about the Club and Membership please visit www.lossiemouth-rna.org MORAY ROCK GARDEN GROUP Last Friday every month, 7:30pm New Elgin Hall annexe. Contact Hazel Robson 01340 871227 New members welcome.

MORAY PHILATELIC SOCIETY Regular meetings and exchange of information on the various aspects of philately. Contact Brian J. Goodwin 545391 or email brian184@btinternet.com QUARRIERS CARER SUPPORT SERVICE MORAY Practical and emotional support for unpaid Carers of Moray. If you could use some help or just want to find out more about what we do, call 01343 556031 THE FRIENDS OF THE BIBLICAL GARDEN Meets Wednesdays at 6pm, July September to weed and generally keep the garden tidy for the many visitors who come to enjoy the surroundings. Come along and join us if you can. No experience necessary. A cup of tea and friendly faces are guaranteed.

Contact: 01343 549550.

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 MORAY ADVANCE MOTORISTS & MOTORCYCLISTS Reg. Scottish Charity SC 033561 visit www.morayiam.org.uk or call 01309 673954 MORAY ARTS CLUB Bringing 'The Arts' to the people of Moray. Call Myra Gallicker (Art Convener) on 01343 541426 or email mjg.artist@hotmail.co.uk or visit www.morayartsclub.com MORAY CEILIDH CLUB Informal, fun night out! All welcome! Dances explained for beginners and those members who cannot remember! BYOB. Contact Anna Ross 842953.

THE LUNCH CLUB Every Tuesday, coffee 11am 12pm & lunch 12pm - 1:30pm in the Williamson Hall, St. Giles’ & St. Columba’s South Church. A place to meet, eat & chat.

SPEY VALLEY CAGE BIRD SOCIETY 1st Tues each month, 7.30pm, Gordon Arms Hotel, Fochabers.

Call J.Munro 01343 87058

MORAY JAZZ CLUB Thursdays 8 - 10.30pm, doors open at 7.30pm. Elgin City Football/Social Club. Admission £5 for non-members. Visit www.morayjazzclub.co.uk or email mjc@morayjazzclub.co.uk MORAY ROADRUNNERS New members of all abilities welcome. Seniors Wednesday 6:30pm Elgin Community Centre, Juniors Tues & Thurs 6pm Morriston Playing Fields. Visit www.morayroadrunners.com RIVERSIDE MACHINE KNITTING CLUB Wednesday 10am - 3pm, Elgin Community Centre. Hand and machine knitting encouragement and support. Contact Tricia Furr 870429 ROTARY CLUB OF ELGIN Thursdays, 12.30pm for 1pm, The Mansion House Hotel.

Contact Brodie Ross 01309 696272 TREES FOR LIFE GREEN DAYS OUT For people in Moray & Invernessshire. Spend a day carrying out conservation tasks. Transport, tools and training free of charge.

Pick ups available. Volunteers over 18 with a reasonable level of fitness. Every Wed & last Sun of the month. Booking essential. Call Mick on 01309 691292 or email mick@treesforlife.org.uk

VOLUNTARY ACTION MORAY (VAM) Encourages and supports voluntary activity, assist local groups and identify needs which require development. Contact 01343 541713

PLEASE NOTE: Details of Clubs & Societies are published on a rotational basis.

ST ANDREWS AND URQUHART BOWLING CLUB Monday & Friday evening, 7pm from April - September. Please come and join our club. Contact Maureen Walker on 843062

If you would like details of your club or society included in this section, please let us know. All club listings are free. Not all clubs will be listed in every issue.

MORAY MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB Small, local group, meeting on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, to mountain bike the local area.

Organise day trips to both trail centres and natural trails. Visit www.moraymountainbikeclub.co.uk

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By the time you read this you may just be preparing for a summer break or holiday. If you are not travelling abroad for your holiday why not check out the adverts and listings in SpotLight. This area of Scotland seems blessed with low cost activities for old and young alike, from the various shows and exhibitions, to concerts and nights out.

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PASTORAL LETTER & CHURCH MEETINGS Many people have sought to define the word grace. Writers, artists, poets and lyricists have all tried to explore this wonderful, beautiful concept.

Bono, of the band U2, penned the song “Grace”, seeking to communicate its beauty, impact and transformative power.

Grace She takes the blame She covers the shame Removes the stain It could be her name Grace It's a name for a girl It's also a thought that changed the world And when she walks on the street You can hear the strings Grace finds goodness in everything Grace as a word and a concept is truly amazing. The world thirsts for grace in ways it does not even recognise; little wonder the hymn, “Amazing Grace” edged its way into the Top Ten charts two hundred years after composition.

The Bible makes it clear that one of God’s key characteristics is grace. We are told in Psalm 145:8 that “The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.”

The Apostle Paul, who wrote much of the New Testament, was himself an example of the grace of God in action.

In Acts 7:58 we are told that Saul of Tarsus, a Pharisee, was watching the awful scene, as Stephen was murdered.

We learn from Acts 8:1-4 that Saul

became a bitter opponent of the Church, trying to destroy it and he became a zealous persecutor of the Church.

It may even have been during these events that Saul’s conscience was pricked. It is amazing to consider that this man, Saul of Tarsus, was gloriously converted to Christianity, by the grace of God, on the Road to Damascus. He would become the great apostle and missionary to the Gentiles.

Here we see the grace of God. Saul, who became Paul, didn’t just change his name, God changed his heart. What a trophy of grace!

As Paul reflects on what God did for him in 1 Timothy 1:13 he writes: “Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.”

God is gracious and consequently He sent His one and only Son as the Saviour of the world. Jesus was born to die so that through faith in Him we, the guilty ones, can be saved. As Paul said in 1 Timothy 1:15: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.”

A.W. Tozer describes it like this: “The cross is the lightning rod of grace that short-circuits God’s wrath to Christ so that only the light of His love remains for believers.”

God has done all that we need to be saved. All we have to do as accept the gift of His grace by trusting in Him. For those

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

Birnie - Pluscarden Church Sunday service: Pluscarden at 10am and Birnie at 11.30am 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 Morrison: 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 Sunday morning service 10.30am.

Evening fellowship and youth group 6pm. Tel: 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.

Hopeman Baptist Church Sundays 11am and 6pm.

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who do, God alone is the source of our salvation. It is achieved by the work of Christ on the Cross; not by any works of our own.

We deserve nothing, but God gives us everything.

It is by grace that we have been saved; His undeserved favour poured out upon us.

We receive it through faith in Christ. We are covered by grace.

Grace She takes the blame She covers the shame Removes the stain It could be her name I wonder, have you experienced amazing grace?

Rev. Rae Mackenzie Lossiemouth Baptist Church

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 9.30am, 11.30am (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 9.30am (September to May).

Gospel meeting6.30pm.Tel: 01343 812987.

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

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

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COMMUNITY COUNCIL NEWS ExTRACTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF 9TH APRIL 2013 OF THE CITY AND ROYAL BURGH OF ELGIN COMMUNITY COUNCIL POLICE & COMMUNITY WARDEN UPDATE Sgt Michael Irwin reported that the transition to Police Scotland or Police Service Scotland was on-going with new paperwork and procedures being implemented but with effectively no change to the local offices in Elgin, Buckie and Forres. New multi-ward plans are now available and the plans for Elgin North and Elgin South are similar so all of Elgin is treated the same.

Anne Glover asked for any information about signs that she had noticed in Seafield Street attached to the lampposts about cold calling. No information was available and these are unlikely to be police notices. He added that canvassers require a licence from the Council.

Anne Glover asked about the 101 police number. Sgt Irwin advised that the new 101 number was a non emergency number and calls to it are directed locally and expected to be of a non emergency nature eg advising of a historical incident, vandalism etc whereas 999 was still correct for emergencies and ongoing serious incidents. Alastair Kennedy thanked Sgt Irwin for attending and updating the Community Council.

PLANNING HAWCO EDGAR ROAD: James Wiseman reported that he had collated comments and submitted a response expressing concerns about traffic at the junction of the Wards and Edgar Road.

George Littlejohn advised that the gate to the sales lot should be made wider to accommodate two way traffic. James Wiseman responded by saying that he had not had that information at the time and the time for comment was now closed.

Action: James Wiseman to circulate his collated response.

There ensued a discussion highlighting concerns about motor retailers making specific uses of the public highway adjacent to their businesses. Steven

Christie recounted discussions at the South Forum about the Arnold Clark transporters. Alastair Kennedy question the suitability of certain locations for this type of business and Cllr Graham Leadbitter responded by saying that these situations occur by historical development, usually staff park away from the site and whilst there are insurance rules about how far away a transporter may park delivering cars the businesses generally respond as much as they can to such complaints to avoid adverse publicity but infringements of traffic laws should be reported to the Police. It was also noted that customers parking inconsiderately was not the direct responsibility of a business..

GLENMORAY DISTILLERY: Discussions are being progressed with Glenmoray Distillery regarding some planting. James Wiseman to arrange a meeting with all key players Glenmoray, SPICE and the Community Council.

RECREATION & LEISURE FLOWERBEDS: Anne Glover reported that the new flower pots were in place at Ladyhill and acknowledged the help of colleagues and Covebay Nursery. She also reported that there was a problem with dog fouling at the site and that she had contacted Kathy Grant the Community Warden to advise her of the problem.

Alastair Kennedy asked about the fountain at Dr Gray’s hospital. James Wiseman reported that he had contacted Ralph Newlands of BEAR Scotland who had advised that the area was not owned by BEAR Scotland but was managed by them as part of the A96 trunk road and that there were on-going works due to be completed this week. James Wiseman undertook to convene a meeting of the relevant people to take the project forward. Alastair Kennedy suggested that if this worked it would be the way forward given the cuts currently being made.

James Wiseman offered to help with the weeding at the flowerbeds.

WETLAND: Bryan Watson pointed out that a burnt-out motor bike had been removed from the wetland area at Edgar Road and said that there was a litter problem there and the Litter pick could target that area. He added that a notice informing people of the litter pick could be put at both entrances to the wetland.

AOCB MORAY PLAYHOUSE VISIT: Bryan Watson confirmed that the proposed visit to the Moray Playhouse is to be scheduled for the end of April 2013 and suggested it would be good to show appreciation of the investment in Elgin and to offer a publicity opportunity.

Bryan Watson intimated an apology that he expects to be late to the next meeting.

Mary Wall had received an email saying that the Cooperative were looking for a young members board and 16-25 year olds could apply on line at www.cooperative.coop/cymb Graham Leadbitter mentioned that he was walking the Speyside Way at the end of May (Sun-Wed) for Moray Women’s Aid and he can be sponsored at www.virginmoneygiving.com/grahamlead bitter . Alastair Kennedy proposed that the Community Council sponsor Graham.

Gordon Wells advised that the Cadets were holding an open day and car boot sale on Saturday 13th April 2013, gates open at 09:00hrs and there will be displays, tea & coffee, face painting and much more.

George Littlejohn reminded Alastair Kennedy about the £75 to be paid to the JCC Action: Alastair Kennedy to send the £75 to the JCC (Tracey Rae) Steven Christie reminded the meeting of the forthcoming Elgin Bids Fashion Show and the shortage of female models.

George Littlejohn asked if anyone had heard rumours of a lorry park at Pinefield or a Tesco Express coming to Elgin? No one said they were aware of these developments.

community council contacts Heldon community council Next meeting: Tuesday, 6th August, 7:30pm at Spynie Hall Contact Angela Hyland (secretary): 01343 545360 .

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Burghead & cummingston community council Meets first Thursday of every month at Burghead Harbourmasters Office at 7:30pm. Contact John Gordon (secretary): 01343 835596

Elgin community council Meets second Tuesday of every month at The Moray Council Chambers at 7pm. Contact Gordon Methven (secretary): 01343 540615

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lossiemouth community council Meets third Tuesday of every month at Lossiemouth Town Hall at 7:30pm. Contact Helen McIntosh (secretary): 01343 814659

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USEFUL INFORMATION local & Bank Holidays and special Days Local Holiday § Summer Bank Holiday Local Holiday ‡ Local Holiday § Local Holiday ‡ Local Holiday § British Summertime Ends Guy Fawkes Day

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useful contacts Police Station ......................................................................101 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 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

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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 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 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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In that respect it has been great to see three breweries springing up in quick succession in Moray, producing exactly that - high quality product for those with a taste for quality and complexity and for a drink that is to be savoured! We have the Speyside Craft Brewery in Forres, the Windswept Brewing Company in Lossiemouth and, most recently, Brewmeister in Keith. A solid sweep right across the county. The great thing about specialist breweries is that they are more of a compliment to each other than competition and having three is a fantastic addition to Moray’s booming food and drink sector.

Elgin BID’s showcase event in Elgin Town Hall last month deserves a mention. It was a great family event and I was persuaded to become a model for the night and show off highland-wear from local shops. There was some great backstage banter at the event and I thoroughly enjoyed myself.

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1. Hollow tine Aeration removes thousands of cores, reducing compaction and allowing air to move in the root zone, encouraging microbial activity and root development.

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4. Top Dressing covers the seed. Many think top dressing should be a sandy soil mix. We actually use a lawn compost, manufactured from recycled green waste and therefore environmentally friendly. It contains nutrient to assist existing grass and promote good germination from the seed and aids good microbial activity. This is applied at 2kg per m².

All that’s required now is regular watering until the seed germinates (regular rainfall isn’t usually a problem in these parts). The best time to tackle this is June-Sept in Scotland, and that means starting planning now for your new lawn this summer. At around £2 per m2 to renovate, compared with around £12 per m2 to replace, it really is worth considering.

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Bike Revolution, Outfit Moray’s bike recycling

project has gone from strength to strength, and has just celebrated its first birthday. Sales of refurbished bikes are held at Outfit on the last Saturday of every month, offering adult and children’s bikes for sale, with prices starting at just £30. If you have an unwanted bike, please donate it to Bike Revolution, where it will be given a new lease of life and sold on to a new home. Bike Revolution also runs bike maintenance classes, as well as providing information on local cycle paths and routes.

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Tuesday 23rd July 1pm - 3pm - Drama Taster (Taster of drama games, team work and basic stage work) £10 Thursday 25th July 10am - 3pm - Acting Workshop (Drama games, team work, characterisation and improvisation) £15 Friday 26th July 10am - 3pm - A Play in a Day (Learn, rehearse and perform a play in the space of a day!) £15 Discounts available on multiple bookings.

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rock academy performing arts presents - simply the best 7.30pm (2.30pm matinee on saturday) elgin town hall. the perfect blend of classical & commercial dance. £8 adult / £6 conc. call 01343 813111 or email shona@rockacademy.co

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Please note: contact venues and organisers first as there may be changes to events.

Rolling Event July - August summer activity programme 11am - 3pm, elgin museum - every thursday in july & august. drop-in themed activity days, children to be accompanied by an adult. free entry.

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piping hot forres - european pipe band championships grant park, forres. visit www.pipinghotforres.com armed forces day event starting from the eastgate centre parading through the city centre to the northern meeting park. there will be a drumhead service followed by an afternoon of entertainment. www.armedforcesday.org.uk bike sale 9:30am - 12:30pm, outfit moray, shore street, lossiemouth. bikes ranging from £25. all have a guarantee & fully operational. call 01343 549 571

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25 tuesday elgin area netmums group @ wester hardmuir farm, by nairn 1pm. call claire on 07989 135607 or email claireymac1@aol.com

26 wednesday curtis stigers @ ironworks 7:30pm. seated. 0871 7894173. www.ironworksvenue.com

27 thursday after-school orienteering taster 4pm - 6:30pm, roseisle forest. a repeat of last week's beginner-level event ideal for anyone thinking of taking part in the big 6-day festival at the end of july. for details visit www.moravianorienteering.org

28 friday wine and pottery night 7:30pm - 10:30pm at lofty pots @ the loft. booking essential 01343850111. after-school orienteering taster 4pm - 6:30pm, culbin forest. a repeat of last week's beginner-level event ideal for anyone thinking of taking part in the big 6day festival at the end of july. for details visit www.moravianorienteering.org mosstodloch quiz night 7pm quiz starts at 7.30pm, speymouth hall, mosstodloch. teams of up to 4 at £2 per member. tea & biscuits served at half time free of charge! cash prize & normal - donations welcome. call steve fowler 01343 820046 for details. luke from channel 4’s ‘undateables’ @ ironworks 8pm. 16+ 0871 7894173. www.iroworksvenue.com admin@spotlighton.co.uk

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scotland's gardens - cuddy's well, clephanton 12:30pm-8:30pm.

30 sunday lofty arts family craft session 11am - 1pm @ the loft, east grange, kinloss. £4 per child incl. face painting. booking advised 01343850111.

JULY 2 tuesday macs moray area cancer support 2pm - 4pm. moray coast medical practice, lossiemouth. 07516 219151

3 wednesday blown seed - fleeman productions 7:30pm. the warehouse theatre, lossiemouth. £10. 01343 814004. www.wegottickets.com

4 thursday ironworks summer showcase 1 feat. searching for donkeys, dylan tierney & ashley & the cosmonauts 7pm. 14+. 0871 7894173.www.ironworksvenue.com

5 friday sigma (moray’s astronomy club): “solar outdoor astronomical kitchen event” 7pm for a 7:30pm start. visit www.sigma-astro.co.uk for more information. the international british masters heavyweight boxing championship featuring gary 'the highlander' cornish vs paul butlin @ ironworks 7pm. 16+. reserved table seating. 0871 7894173. www.ironworksvenue.com

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lively music. caller on hand and licensed bar. adults £6, children £4, under 5s free. tickets available on the night or in advance from ian sutherland 01343 890420.

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NAIRN Nairn Community & Arts Centre Your local venue for films, shows, concerts, and parties. Wide range of activities for all ages.

11 thursday ironworks summer showcase 2 feat. neon knights, devils queen & more 7pm. 14+. 0871 7894173. www.ironworksvenue.com

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JULY EVENTS 5th Swing Big Band Night ..................................7.30pm 17th Crossroads Strawberry Tea............2.00pm-4.00pm 26th Cinema Nairn “Ring of Bright Water” (U) 6.00pm 26th Gilded Balloon Comedy night – A first for Nairn!

More details to follow! Doors open ...........8.15pm 27th The Temperance Seven –Trad Jazz ............7.30pm For further details, telephone 01667 453476, e-mail info@nairncc.co.uk or check out our website at www.nairncommunitycentre.co.uk

wrestling - w3l live in elgin doors open 6:30pm, first bell 7pm, elgin town hall. american style featuring all the stars of the world wide wrestling league - great fun for all the family! swing big band night 7:30pm at nairn community & arts centre. call 01667 453476 for details or visit www.nairncommunitycentre.co.uk

5 friday - 7 sunday burgie international horse trials 9am - 5pm. burgie house, by forres. 01343 850128. www.burgie.org

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the western front association: “fishermen against the kaiser” by douglas d’enno 2:30pm. elgin library.

01343 870562. chairman.wfasnb@virgin.net coffee morning 10am - 12pm, holy trinity church, elgin. £2 adults, 50p children. usual stalls and raffle. lossiemouth millenium association coffee morning 9:30am - 12:30pm, lossiemouth community centre. home bakes and the usual stalls. tickets £2.50 lossiemouth millenium association charity disco 7pm, lossiemouth town hall. bring your own refreshments. tickets £5 from mo garden on 07527 977620

14 sunday scotland's garden scheme: bent's green garden 2pm - 8pm, 10 pilmuir road west, forres. well stocked plant stall. admission £3 - for scotland's gardens & macmillan nurses. for details visit www.scotlandsgardens.org. also by arrangement for individuals or groups from 1 july - 30 august. call 01309 674634 or email fixandig@aol.com indoor, outdoor car boot sale 10am - 1pm, roseisle village hall. tables inside £10 cars £5. for information please contact sue on 01343 835958 or emma on 07968841495

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dallas gala day 1:45pm, dallas main street and field. join us for the parade down main street then a wonderful afternoon of family entertainment and displays. adults £2, kids free.

Summer Creative Fun

Lofty Arts Family Craft Session 10am till 12pm every Thursday.

Sunday sessions are last Sunday of month from 11am-1pm.

Sessions: £4 per child (booking desirable but not essential), children MUST be accompanied by an adult.

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17 wednesday crossroads strawberry tea 2pm - 4pm at nairn community & arts centre. call 01667 453476 for details or visit www.nairncommunitycentre.co.uk

18 thursday ironworks summer showcase 3 feat. the ragazzi, nicky murray & more 7pm. 14+. 0871 7894173. www.ironworksvenue.com

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19 friday highland seashore project roadshow 11am - 4pm, central beach, nairn. discover what lives on the beach & how animals, birds & plants survive there. there will be games, art on the beach, stories and exploring. visit www.highlandseashore.org.uk or call 01463 255291 for more information.

19 friday - 21 sunday fochabers gala various activities taking place throughout the village: stalls, strawberry teas, family quiz, tombola, gala queen crowning, disco etc.

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Enjoy a Summer of FUN on the

Keith & Dufftown Railway

A tranquil evening of food, drink & music as you enjoy the beauty of the Banffshire countryside.

PIE & PINT EVENING SPECIAL

Sat 6th July, departing Dufftown at 19:15. Booking is essential for this event. 01343 820 882 (evenings)

A bit of fun for children of all ages.

open air performance of ‘treasure island’ 6pm, cawdor castle. a swashbuckling family musical. adults £15 / cons £10 / family £45. to book call 01667 404401or email info@cawdorcastle.com

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2nd, 3rd & 4th August Normal train times and services Pre-booking is not required

25 thursday summer showcase 3.5 feat. city in surveillance + more @ ironworks 7pm. 14+. 0871 7894173. www.ironworksvenue.com

26 friday cinema nairn –“ring of bright water” (u) 6pm at nairn community & arts centre. call 01667 453476 for details or visit www.nairncommunitycentre.co.uk gilded balloon comedy night – a first for nairn! doors open 8:15pm at nairn community & arts centre. call 01667 453476 / www.nairncommunitycentre.co.uk

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THE GHOST TRAIN

Sat 26th October departing Dufftown at 19:15 Booking is essential for this train, see the website for details.

For further detail see the website www.keith-dufftown-railway.co.uk

Monday 10am-12pm The Music Box 7.30pm-9.30pm Manic Monday 9.30pm-10.30pm A-Z of Music

Tuesday 11am-12pm Comedy Hour

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7.30pm-9pm Rock Pop & Chart 9pm-10.30pm Hits Now & Then

Sunday 11am-12pm Comedy Hour 2.30pm-3.30pm Afternoon Play 3.30pm-5.30pm Andy’s Ceilidh 5.30pm-6.30pm The Vintage Years 6.30pm-8.30pm Ramblin’ Rose 8.30pm-9.30pm Cool Jazz 9.30pm-10.30pm Hits Now & Then

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dufftown highland games 11am. 01340 820342. picnic with the picts 12pm - 4:30pm on the headland at burghead. an historical re-enactment event in the pictish fort. felt making, pottery, spinning, face painting, grinding barley and much more for adults & children. entry is free, with a small charge for some of the activities. music nairn presents ‘the temperance seven’ 7.30pm, nairn community & arts centre. traditional jazz & humour for a summer evening. 01667 453476

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Daily 7am Morning Glory 12pm-2.30pm Lunchtime Listen 2.30pm-3.30pm 50s & 60s Hour* 3.30pm-4.30pm The Golden Years* 4.30pm Teatime Treats* 10.30pm-Midnight Love Songs Midnight-7am Through The Night

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evening entertainment @ brodie castle throughout the week, including an outdoor ceilidh and brodie’s got talent. please call 0844 493 2156 for program of events.

28 sunday scottish 6 day orienteering week lossiemouth, ardersier, culbin, loch of boath, roseisle, coulmony and belivat. nairn pipe band @ brodie castle 3.00pm. donations to pipe band. romeo and juliet outdoor theatre @ brodie castle 7:00pm. adult £12 / child £8 / concs £10. for more information and booking please call 0844 493 2156 or visit www.nts.org.uk/events. booking is essential.

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HOPEMAN GALA 2013 July 13th- 20th

Hopeman Gala Week 2013 Programme

Every summer, the normally quiet, tranquil village of Hopeman begins to get busier as holidaymakers and day trippers make for the pristine sandy beaches, the caravan park, rock pools, skate park complex, and the stunning cliff walks with their breath-taking views over the Firth. For some visitors, the middle of July means a special trip to join the community in the highlight of the year, Hopeman Gala Week.

Saturday 13th Bowling Gala pairs pairs, Bowling Club Marquee, 10am-1pm, £2 / £1 Orienteering, Marquee Show, Marquee, 2.30pm, £1 Craft & flower Show Disco, Bowling Club Bowling Club Pairs Disco Discos, Memorial Hall, 7.30-8.45pm, £1 Children’s Discos (Primary 1-3; 4-7)

Now in its’ 40th year, the villages’ ever-popular, non-stop fun filled event has continued to go from strength to strength, during a time when others in the area have struggled to stand the test of time.

Hosted over nine hectic days, it has always been a huge crowd puller, sunshine or rain, with people from across the district and indeed far beyond, booking their holidays for mid-July to ensure they don’t miss out on all the action!

This years Gala has so much more to offer than the usual singing and dancing (although there will still be plenty of both) with some exciting new events added to all the traditional favourites.

Planning for Gala Week starts very early, usually around September or October the previous year, but the first real sign that things are beginning to happen is when the Gala Queen and Princesses are chosen in mid May. This years Gala Queen, Miss Abi Cameron, will be led in a procession down Harbour Street by the Elgin Pipe Band and be crowned at the village green straight after the fancy dress parade on Monday, 15th July. Abi will be accompanied by her three Princesses, Miss Ellen Tough, Miss Kylah Munro and Miss Carla Russell, to be followed by a Disco at 7pm in the Marquee. Abi will attend with her Princesses at a number of events throughout the Gala.

Every day of the Gala offers something for everyone. The wee ones look forward to the sandcastle competition, Fancy dress parade, Story time, Teddy Bears’ Picnic, (bring along your favourite Teddy!) and loads more.

Older kids always enjoy the skate park competitions, five a side football, art classes and discos.

Hopeman Gala is all about families, though, and again there are many activities to choose from. Firm favourites are the hotly contested car treasure hunt, family fun quiz, tombola night and the mega get-together on the famous ‘Harbour Night’, including the ‘Raft Race’, and the hugely popular ‘Final Night’, this year headlining BIRO ( Black Isle Rock Orchestra ) a dynamic four piece rock covers band playing a great selection of classic rock and rhythm'n'blues covers from the 70's to 00's. Their brand of 'driving rock' is guaranteed to get everyone going and keep the crowd dancing all night. BIRO is one of the most popular and hard working bands in the north of Scotland, utilising a professional sound system and fantastic stage lighting.

For the older age groups, the golf club and bowling club run gala competitions during the week and both local pubs, the Braemou and the Station Hotel host fund-raising themed nights.

Of course, the Gala wouldn’t continue to thrive without the marvellous support given to it by the local community. The tireless work of the Gala Committee is backed by generous donations from local businesses and individuals, with services offered at cost price and often donated free of charge.

Moray Council has also been very supportive of the Gala organisers, helping with licensing, road and harbour issues to smooth the way for events to go ahead without a hitch.

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Chef’s Confidential Arbroath-smokie cakes with chilli jam Here we are with another recipe for you to try at home.

It may seem quite heavy on ingredients but it is a great start to a well stocked larder. Do not be put off by the recipe’s length because the end result is phenomenal. An Asian twist on one of Scotland’s best ingredients.

These are ideal as a starter to that summer Barbie. Once again have fun and happy cooking.

Ingredients For the chilli jam

For the fish cakes

75g/3oz caster sugar 2 red chillies, roughly chopped 3 plum tomatoes, roughly chopped 8 lime leaves 2 lemongrass stems, tough outer leaves removed, finely chopped 25g/1oz roughly chopped fresh ginger 2 garlic cloves, peeled, left whole 2 small shallots, roughly chopped 4 tbsp Thai fish sauce (nam pla) 40ml/1½fl oz sesame oil 50ml/2fl oz dark soy sauce 2 tbsp clear honey 3 limes, juice and zest 110g/4oz crème Fraiche

110g/4oz Arbroath smokie, skinned, boned and flaked into small pieces 110g/4oz mashed potato 1 red chilli, finely chopped 1 tsp medium curry powder salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 lime, juice only 75g/3oz plain flour 2 free-range eggs, beaten 90g/3½oz Panko breadcrumbs Vegetable oil, for deep frying

1. For the chilli jam, heat the sugar in a heavy-based saucepan over a Medium heat until it melts and forms a golden-brown caramel. (Do Not stir and keep an eye on it so that it doesn’t burn.)

2. Blend all of the remaining chilli jam ingredients, except the crème Fraiche, in a food processor to a smooth purée.

3. Once the sugar has caramelised, pour in the puréed chilli jam Mixture and stir well. Bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 4-5 minutes, or until sticky and jam-like. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.

4. Once the chilli jam mixture has cooled, stir in the crème Fraiche until well combined.

5. For the fish cakes, mix the Arbroath smokie, mashed potato, chilli and curry powder in a bowl until well combined. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and lime juice, to taste.

6. Shape the mixture into 2cm/¾in diameter balls.

7. Sprinkle the flour onto one plate, beat the egg in a bowl then place the breadcrumbs on another plate.

8. Dredge each ball in the flour, then dip it in the beaten egg and roll in the breadcrumb until completely coated.

9. Heat the oil in a deep-fat fryer to 190C/375F. Alternatively, heat the oil in a deep, heavy-based saucepan until a breadcrumb sizzles and turns brown when dropped into it. (CAUTION: hot oil can be dangerous. Do not leave unattended.)

10. Carefully lower the fish cakes into the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes, or until crisp and golden-brown and completely cooked through. Remove from the pan using a slotted spoon and set aside to drain on kitchen paper. Keep warm until needed.

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My only hope is the perfect sinless work of a perfect sinless Saviour: it is CHRIST FOR ME. My nature is corrupt (Psalm 51:5 , Ephesians 2:1-3). My best is stained with sin (Isaiah 64:6 , Romans 3:23). I need a new heart, a new birth, a new life, if I am ever to enter heaven (John 3:3 , 1 Peter 1: 3&4).

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A warm and welcoming atmosphere is what greets diners on arrival at the Royal Hotel & Restaurant in Keith. The dining room and its anteroom are up a short flight of stairs and offer comfortable chairs and tasteful decoration – an ambience that whets the appetite for what one expects to be a meal to relish.

Every day the restaurant has an excellent choice of specials as well as the more formal a la carte menu. The Royal specialises in fresh Scottish seafood and succulent rib-eye steaks, and we were told that the cranachan is to-die-for.

We chose to be a little more delicate in our menu selection. To start we picked Butternut Squash and Ginger Soup – a warming, creamy and sweetish flavour with a faint ginger under-taste – extremely moreish, and a soup for which you would like to borrow the chef’s recipe. The Hot Goat’s Cheese was covered in a subtle herb breadcrumb coating that gave crunch to the smooth, clean and creamy cheese. The accompanying cranberry sauce was a rich and fruity delight to the palette.

Seared Salmon fillets in caper butter beckoned, and the crispy skin and softness of the salmon was more than complemented by the vegetables and the smoothness of the melted caper butter. This was not for the faint-hearted – this was a man-sized portion (as indeed were they all).

On our other plate was a Rack of Lamb, cooked to a professional and perfect pinkness. The creamed potatoes were silky smooth and spiced with mustard seeds, while the medley of vegetables was cooked to perfection – nothing soft and flabby here.

The wine list was more than ample and diverse, offering crisp white sauvignon or chenin blanc to fully robust Chateau Neuf du Pape, as well as bubbly like Moet et Chandon should you be in celebration mode.

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The service was wonderful and ultra-efficient throughout the evening, and the friendliness was so commendable considering that too many hotel restaurants are renowned for being cold and formal.

Would we choose to take our friends and family to The Royal for dinner? Emphatically, yes. We would recommend the warm atmosphere, the friendly and efficient service, the chefs and their delicious menus – don’t just take our word, book a table or two and enjoy your own evening at The Royal.

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