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CLUBS & SOCIETIES DALLAS INDOOR BOWLING CLUB Wednesday & Sunday evenings, 7:15pm - 9:30pm in the Hall. New and old members most welcome.

For more details call Whitey Fraser on 01343 890301 ELGIN AMATEUR ATHLETICS CLUB Running, jumps, throws, field and track athletics. Ages 9 + Morriston Playing Field Apr - Oct • East End Primary Nov - Mar. Tues & Thurs 7pm-8.30pm.

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Call Mr M Archibald 540201 ELGIN DUELLIST FENCING CLUB Thursdays, Beginners: 6:30pm 8pm, Advanced: 6:30pm - 9pm at Elgin High School during school term times. Integrated Adults and Children Classes. All weapons, masks, protective clothing provided. For more information call Robin Paterson on 01343 541302 after 7pm.

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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 LOSSIEMOUTH GIRL GUIDING Rainbows for ages 5-7, Brownies for ages 7-10 Guides for age 10+. An exciting programme with challenges and opportunities for personal development. To register your interest please visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/joinus LOSSIEMOUTH SENIOR CITIZENS LUNCHEON CLUB Meet Tues & Thurs at the Beach Bar, Lossiemouth. All over 60s welcome to join us for a two course meal & chat. Drivers & Clippies required for both days too. Contact Abbie Riddell (President) or Sylvia Riddell (Secretary) on 01343 814062 MORAY & NAIRN FLORAL ART CLUB Wednesdays, 7.30pm, Ramnee Hotel, Forres. Friendship through flowers. Demonstration exhibits raffled. New members welcome.

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Call Mike on 07974 387326 or email morayfiguresk8@aol.com morayfigureskatingclub.co.uk MORAY FIRTH LADIES CURLING CLUB Tuesdays, 10am - 12noon from September to March. Call Ann Munro on 01309 690332.

MORAY FLYING CLUB 7 days a week. Also offering courses for people to become leisure pilots, all the way up to professional ratings. Kinloss barracks, IV36 3UH. For details please call 01309 617361 and visit www.morayflyingclub.com MORAY GAELIC GROUP Mondays, 7pm - 9pm in Room C010, Moray College. Additional

Westwood, Littlemill, Nairn Tel. 01667 454536 or

sessions on Monday & Thursday from 12pm - 1pm in the Beechtree Restaurant, Moray College, Elgin.

Thursdays, 12pm - 1pm in the Forres Community Centre café. All abilities welcome. Sessions £1 and membership is £5 per year. moraygaelicgroup.moray@uhi.ac.uk www.facebook.com/moraygaelic 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 MORAY SENSORY SERVICE Services for people with sight loss, hearing loss and the Deaf Community in Moray. Contact 0845 271 2345 or write to: Elizabeth House, 10 Victoria Crescent, Elgin IV30 1RQ MORAY THRESHOLD SINGERS Women's choir offers to sing to people who are seriously ill and those approaching the end of life, in their own home, care home or hospital to bring comfort and ease. To request this service or to join call Chloe Greenwood on 07769 796672 www.thresholdchoir.org/moray RTR ASSOCIATION (MORAY FIRTH BRANCH) Meet monthly & arrange dinners and outings for ex-RTR personnel. Contact Peter on 01542 841740 or Clive on 01542 841529 for more info.

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PASTORAL LETTER & CHURCH MEETINGS Grow into the likeness of Christ One of the most recent Acts of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is an Act dealing with the bullying of ministers or indeed church members. I think my dog should be charged under that act! Earlier this week, when my wife happened to have a day off work, we had barely finished our lunch, I was still drinking my tea, when the dog started barking, staring at us and making it quite clear that he expected a quick walk around the town. We realised that our four legged bully would not give us a moment’s peace until that was done, so off we went.

Part way round we met a person who started a conversation with me. I knew them, but my wife did not. After we had walked on she asked who the person was and I gave her their name and said that they were a member of our church. My wife was surprised as she had never met them in 12 years. But then I pointed out that the person had only ever been in the church during that time for funerals. It highlighted an issue that I point out in new member classes at St. James in that I point out that there are three types of member.

There are those who will quite openly claim that St. James is their church but

who never attend worship, never contribute anything to the life of the church, who may or may not contribute financially to the church but who are adamant that this is their church! This is often a cultural or historical association which has absolutely no reflection on their life or their acceptance of Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour.

There are others who come to church to worship, sometimes once a year, or maybe twice, for some really quite frequently. They have some sympathy with the Christian faith, they quite enjoy being in church, but they have no real desire to get involved. They are quite simply one day a week Christians who do not want to be labelled as religious or have to consider how their lifestyle might be affected by becoming too involved.

These people may or may not have taken the step of formal church membership.

The third group are those who really belong. They attend worship regularly, they contribute financially and they participate in church events and programmes and are very much a part of the church family.

Before Jesus ascended to heaven after the resurrection he said this to his disciples in Matthew 28:18-20 ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has

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

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

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

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

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

Youth fellowship 7.30pm. Tel: 01343 547743.

Elgin Church of God Pinetree Crescent, Elgin. Sunday Worship 10:30am followed by refreshments in the church cafe. All warmly welcomed.

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

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

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been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.’

He did not say go and make church members. He said go and make disciples, people committed to growing in faith and in understanding, to becoming more and more like Jesus as they learn and are blessed by the Spirit of God. For that is God’s desire for each of us. “For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brothers.” Romans 8:29 (NIV) God does not want us simply be Church members but to develop to Christ-like convictions, Christ-like character & Christ-like conduct. My prayer for every person that reads this letter is that you will take seriously the call to be a disciple and grow into the likeness of Christ.

Rev. Graham Crawford St. James’ Church, Lossiemouth

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

Hopeman Baptist Church Sundays 11am and 6pm.

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

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

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

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Useful Contacts Police Station ......................................................................101 Bus Station, Elgin ...............................................01343 544222 Citizens Advice Bureau.......................................01343 550088 Inverness Airport .................................................01667 464000 Dallas Village Hall ...............................................01343 890243 Elgin Town Hall ........................01343 547767/562600-To Book Lossie Town Hall ....................................01343 813327/815309 Pluscarden Village Hall ......................................01343 890412 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 Moray Cats Protection ........................................07837 342646 Railway Mission ..................................................078419 85768 Dial ‘M’ For Moray Buses ..................................03001 234565

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Rolling Event 2 may - 12 june caught in the moment : an art exhibition by ian g mcarthur at elgin museum. normal opening times visit www.elginmuseum.org.uk

1 june - 31 august moray & nairn for scotland's gardens: bruntlands bungalow alves, elgin, iv30 8uz, by arrangement: 07999 817715 or buss.shelter@virgin.net

1 june - 31 august moray & nairn for scotland's gardens: castleview auchindoun, dufftown, ab55 4dy by arrangement: 01340 820941 or castleview10@hotmail.com

20 june - 24 july eastern illusion : an art exhibition by sherin elhegaz at elgin museum. normal opening times. for more information visit www.elginmuseum.org.uk

until september findhorn heritage centre & icehouse open 2pm to 5pm at weekends in may & sept and every afternoon june, july & august. www.findhornheritage.co.uk

until 12 june ‘caught in the moment’ - paintings by ian mcarthur mon - fri 10am - 5pm & sat 11am - 4pm in elgin museum, 1 high street, elgin. free admission and artwork for sale.

until 21 june ‘inspired’ exhibition 11am - 5pm daily in the long room at logie steading, iv36 2qn. four local artists, judith nicholson, george mackenzie, edward smith and violet franchi exhibiting their latest art and will happy to discuss their work with members of the public. admin@spotlighton.co.uk

until further notice newbold house garden tasters saturdays 10am 12:30pm, 11 st. leonards road, forres. to learn more and share your own knowledge with others. all ages and abilities. for more info call 01309 672659 or visit www.newboldhouse.org

until 30 september the nelson tower, forres open every day from 2pm 4pm. manned by volunteers and managed by the forres heritage trust.

MAY 2015 26 tuesday the friends of the biblical garden agm 7pm in room co14 at moray college, elgin. come along and hear the exciting developments which are due to take place in the garden in the coming year. tea will be served and all are welcome.

27 wednesday do you like jokes? comedy club 7:30pm in the blue room @ the drouthy cobbler. more comedy from our resident monthly comedy club do you like jokes? www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk concert by icelandic choir, selkorinn and buckie choral union 7.30pm, st giles, elgin. tickets £8 at door. all welcome.

28 thursday adam holmes & the embers 8pm in the blue room @ the drouthy cobbler. £15. thedrouthycobbler.co.uk dementia cafe 10:45am - 12pm at harbour lights, lossiemouth. an opportunity for anyone with dementia, carers and family members to meet up for a cuppa in a relaxed and supportive environment, run by alzheimer scotland. 01343 552080

29 friday rapid departure by right lines drama production - a comedy play 7pm in the craigellachie village hall. for more information visit www.craigellachie.org.uk while she sleeps @ ironworks 7:30pm. for info call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

30 saturday scottish women's institutes: moray & nairn federation arts & crafts show 10:30am - 3pm in the high church hall, north guildry street, elgin. coffee shop with home baking.

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3 wednesday fencing taster sessions for one and all 6.30pm 8.30pm at elgin high school. children and adults of all ages and abilities welcome. weapons, masks, protective clothing provided. for more info and to reserve a place call robin paterson on 01343 541302 dylan thomas - clown in the moon @ the drouthy cobbler 7:30pm in the blue room. £10. for info visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

3 wednesday - 6 saturday moray community theatre ltd presents : forbidden planet 7:30pm with a matinee on sat 2:30pm, elgin town hall. £12 / u12 £8 from bijou, batchen street or at the door. www.moraycommunitytheatre.com ‘rapid departure’ - comedy by right lines productions 7.30pm at rafford village hall. buy tickets in advance - adults £8 & children £4 from the hub, tolbooth st, forres, email ruth@acorneventsscotland.co.uk or call 01309 673990. entrance by pre-paid ticket only. scotland’s gardens : carestown steading 10am 4pm, deskford, buckie, ab56 5tr. teas, home baking & plant stall. visit www.scotlandsgardens.org for more info. moray coeliac group agm in the morning at baxters - times to be confirmed but meeting will end with lunch together (check facebook page for updates) inverness abc boxing @ ironworks 7pm. for info call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

31 sunday charity bike wash @ cooper park 12pm - 3pm. get your bike spring cleaned by belles on bikes and receive a quick tune up from bike revolution’s bike doctor. £3 per bike wash and donations welcome for bike doctor. cake while you wait! all proceeds go to belles on bikes, outfit moray and children in need. moray & highland junior orienteering championships 10:30am - 11:30am, craig leach, inverness. inverness and moravian orienteering clubs invite juniors throughout the region to test their navigation and fitness at this annual event aimed at newcomers to the sport. adults can take part too. for info visit www.moravianorienteering.org

31 may - 4 june vincent simone & flavia cacace in the last tango @ eden court the nation’s favourite strictly come dancing stars in their ultimate farewell show. for times and booking visit www.eden-court.co.uk

JUNE 2015 1 monday lossiemouth skatepark project launch 7pm - 8pm at lossiemouth sports & community centre. go along to sign the petition, add your ideas and show your support. hot drinks and snacks will be provided. page 22 - June 2015

4 thursday historic scotland technical seminar 9:30am - 3pm longmore hall, keith. join the experts for the first part of a seminar on conservation of traditional buildings. visit www.elgincars.org.uk for programme. free to attend with light buffet lunch included. roddy hart & the lonesome fire @ the drouthy cobbler 8pm in the blue room. £10. for more info visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

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sigma: astronomy club - solar outdoor astronomical kitchen event and agm 7pm for 7:30pm at at birnie village hall. prospective members welcome but please email stan@sigma-astro.co.uk if planning to attend for catering purposes or it will be 'pot-luck'. behind the scenes at brodie castle exclusive event for nts members only. various items from the castle will be on show for the first time to the public and 3 illustrated talks. tickets £25, incl. lunch in the castle.

30 available. for info and booking call 01343 835258 or email secretary2.bmnts@btinternet.com the cadbury sisters @ the drouthy cobbler 8pm in the blue room. £5. www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

6 saturday quiz night 7:30pm, lhanbryde community centre. £2 per person, teams up to four. byob and nibbles. raffle. in aid of centre funds. fly fishing competition 10am - 4pm at achagour trout fishery, great prizes. for info call 01309 611220 or visit www.fnlft.org.uk for info. pie & pint on keith & dufftown railway leave dufftown station at 7pm returning approx 9:30pm. £15 pp incl hot pie & drink. more drinks will be available to buy from the bar on the train. booking is essential. call sybil on 01343 820882 to reserve your place. sponsored organ / keyboard playing day 9am - 9pm at gordon chapel fochabers. raising funds for the church. all welcome any time. refreshments will be provided. volunteer open day @ the highlanders museum 10am - 3pm. call katharine on 0131 3108709 or visit www.thehighlandersmuseum.com

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Wed 27 May Do you like jokes? Comedy Club Stand-up from 5 great comedians from the UK circuit 7.30pm / £12

Thu 28 May Adam Holmes and The Embers Rising stars on the UK roots music scene 7.30pm / £15

Wed 3 Jun

Clown in the Moon A dramatic portrayal of the chaotic, hilarious, and all too brief life of Dylan Thomas 7.30pm / £10

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Roddy Hart and the Lonesome Fire Hugely compelling conjunction of classic Americana and Celtic soul 8pm / £10

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The Cadbury Sisters Alt-pop-folk trio from Bristol. “Beautiful harmonies and gorgeous vocals” – Tom Robinson, BBC6 Music 8pm / £5

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Sauvignon Blanc from around the world Taste how various regions influence the taste in this, the first in our series of varietal tastings 7.30pm / £20

Thu 18 Jun

Walkers Safety & Survival Presentation Part of the Moray Walking Festival 7pm / £10

BURGIE HORSE TRIALS Burgie is here again! For the 38th year, this high profile Equestrian Event runs again on the 13th & 14th of June. As usual, there will be a fabulous Family Fun Day on the Sunday.

Saturday hosts the Arena Eventing Competition which is a qualifier for the Finals at Blair Castle during the European Eventing Championships in September - but Sunday is the day to come and bring all the family. Not only will you all see the highest level of Eventers tackling dressage, show jumping and the exciting, stimulation of the cross country with all it's hazards but there are so many other activities and attractions.

There are plenty of tradestands, children’s entertainments and other excitements and your entrance fee will be donated to The Forres, Nairn & District Riding for the Disabled.

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Wed 24 Jun Do you like jokes? Comedy Club More laughs from our monthly stand-up comedy night 7.30pm / £12

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7 sunday 13th elgin rotary marafun 12pm - 5pm, elgin city centre. marathon-length relay race for teams of 5. it is held every two years, alternating with motorfun. a great day out for runners and spectators alike. www.elginrotary.co.uk moray & nairn for scotland's gardens: gordonstoun, duffus, near elgin, iv30 5rf. 2pm - 4pm. teas served. john cooper clarke *rescheduled date* @ ironworks 7:30pm. visit www.ironworksvenue.com

9 tuesday elgin flower club meeting : demonstrator mrs wendy smith from durham 7.30pm in elgin high church hall. £4. call davina on 01343 541328 for more details.

10 wednesday nadfas fine art lecture - ‘here is one they prepared earlier’ the first efforts of britain’s great architects. lecture by brian stater 11am at the sherwood suite, eight acres hotel, elgin. visitors very welcome, £7 donation. fencing taster sessions for one and all 6.30pm 8.30pm at elgin high school. children and adults of all ages and abilities welcome. weapons, masks, protective clothing provided. for more info and to reserve a place call robin paterson on 01343 541302

11 thursday sauvignon blanc from around the world @ the drouthy cobbler 7:30pm taste how various regions influence the taste in this, the first in our series of varietal tastings. £20. www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

12 friday behind the scenes at brodie castle exclusive event for nts members only. various items from the castle will be on show for the first time to the public and 3 illustrated talks. tickets £25, incl. lunch in the castle.

30 available. for info and booking call 01343 835258 or email secretary2.bmnts@btinternet.com informal charity lunch in support of friends of chernobyl’s children moray group 12pm - 2pm in duffus village hall. a variety of homemade soups, followed by tea, coffee & cakes. perfect opportunity to invite friends and catch up over lunch! all monies raised will go to support focc moray. £5 per head. once only sold on soul summer dance in elgin town hall. tickets £10 from a & i supplies/sound and vision or call 01343 543092. in aid of new christmas lights for elgin.

12 friday - 14 sunday 40th tmsa keith festival a great weekend of music, dance and song. call sandy mccombie on 01542 882638 or wilma murdoch on 01542 887362 or email keithfestival@gmail.com for more details.

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13 saturday comedy night 8.30pm til late (doors open 8pm) at spey bay hall. tickets £10. byob. call heather on 01343 823995 or helen on 07793 112732. available from spey bay golf club. for more info visit www.breakneckcomedy.co.uk moray & nairn for scotland's gardens: glenrinnes lodge dufftown, banffshire, ab55 4bs. plant stall & teas. www.scotlandsgardens.org rock n' wrestle presents: wrestlefest 2015 @ ironworks 7pm. visit www.ironworksvenue.com

13 saturday - 14 sunday burgie international horse trials 9am - 5pm, burgie house, by forres. for details call 01343 850128, email secretary@burgie.org or visit www.burgie.org

14 sunday 23rd leukaemia & lymphoma research scottish bikeathon 10:30am ardvonie park, kingussie. sponsored cycle for all ages. riders receive a t-shirt and medal for taking part. for more info visit www.leukaemialymphomaresearch.org.uk tesco keith ‘race at our place’ 5k fun run 11am. in aid of cancer research uk. £5 / u16 £3 to enter (this will go to keith cancer link) register at tesco keith customer service desk. contact fiona on 01542 779867 for more info. james ross present the marvel of peru @ brodie castle 4pm. tickets £14. booking essential. visit www.nts.org.uk/events or call 01309 641371.

15 monday light & life 7pm - 9pm costa coffee, high st, elgin free spiritual readings, spiritual art, prophetic personality styles, dream interpretation, hand / arm massage, head/neck massage, nail art, healing for body, soul and mind and live music. for more info call 07733 127539 jeremy hardy live 2015 @ the drouthy cobbler 8pm in the blue room. £15. www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

15 monday - 21 sunday forres scottish week numerous events with a scottish theme over 7 days including the toun mercat on fri, 19th where forres high street will be closed from 5pm - 10pm.

16 tuesday the road to waterloo – a talk by brig. charles grant 7pm at the highlanders’ museum. tickets £10 - incl light refreshments and preview of the new waterloo exhibition. booking essential, please call lynsey on 0131 3108765 • lynsey@thehighlandersmuseum.com

18 thursday walkers safety & survival presentation @ the drouthy cobbler 7pm. part of the moray walking festival. £10. www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

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SCOTLAND’S MIDSUMMER WALKING FESTIVAL From the 18 – 28 June, Scotland’s Midsummer Walking Festival has events across Moray from Alastair Humphreys walking challenges, gentle ambles, outdoor events and talks! National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, Alastair Humphreys is the guest speaker and the President of the Royal Geographical Society said of him “With the possible exception of Sir David Attenborough, that was the best lecture, and the longest applause that I have heard in the past 15 years.” Alastair will talk about his epic and Micro-adventures. Book your walking event before the 6 June and get 15% off in Cotswold Outdoor stores and online.

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evening talk on stonework, pointing & render 6.30pm - 8.30pm, longmore hall, keith. informal talk and practical demonstration on the use of lime on sandstone buildings. free publications available and time for questions and advice. no charge for entry. do you like jokes? comedy club 7:30pm @ the drouthy cobbler. www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

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25 thursday

"light" - flower festival in st giles church, elgin. elgin flower club welcome you all.

dementia cafe 10:45am - 12pm at harbour lights, lossiemouth. an opportunity for anyone with dementia, carers and family members to meet up for a cuppa in a relaxed and supportive environment, run by alzheimer scotland. 01343 552080 garden open - bruntlands bungalow, alves 7pm 9pm. cold drinks and home bakes, plant stall, craft stall. £3 adult only admission. in aid of macmillan nurses. plus garden is open by arrangement throughout june, july, august. call 07999 817715 for more info visit www.scotlandsgardens.org

20 saturday the western front association: far from home: the project to record the graves of canadians buried in the uk - diana beaupre & adrian watkinson (or by derek bird if project coordinators delayed on their research tour of scotland) 2:30pm, elgin library. call 01343 870562 or email chairman.wfasnb@virgin.net highland wedding murder mystery from 7pm at eight acres hotel, morriston rd, elgin. £25 per person inc. a 3 course dinner. to book call 01343 543077 or visit www.crerarhotels.com/eightacres dallas summer tombola 7pm for 7:30pm start. all welcome. refreshments provided. ben rinnes charity hike for macmillan cancer support set off from car park 9am - 10am. sponsored hike on the highest mountain in moray (approx. 4.5 miles). straightforward hillwalk on recognised path in good summer conditions. call 01343 842338 to register. stagecoach theatre arts presents: the sound of musicals @ ironworks 7pm. ironworksvenue.com

27 saturday

1940s weekend on keith & dufftown railway enjoy a nostalgic look back at the 1940s. with displays of military equipment and vehicles at dufftown station and a look back at life on the home front at keith town station. call 01340 821181(weekends) or 01343 870429 (midweek)• www.keith-dufftown-railway.co.uk

piping at forres - 2015 european pipe band championships grant park, forres. thousands of pipers and drummers from far and wide compete to be european champions in their grade. pipe majors and highland dancers also compete in this event. www.pipingatforres.com michael jackson tribute from 8pm at eight acres hotel, morriston rd, elgin. £12 per ticket, £25 to include dinner. to book call 01343 543077 or visit www.crerarhotels.com/eightacres 2010 events presents : the music farm 12pm til late at the loft, eastgrange farm, nr forres. over 20 breaking acts across 2 stages. £20 / u14 free. tickets from www.musicfarm.co.uk, at the red lion, forres, sound & vision, elgin or the music shop, invermess. moray & nairn for scotland's gardens: haugh garden college of roseilse, iv30 5ye. 2pm - 5pm, teas, home baking & plant stall.

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nairnshire challenge a 30-mile sponsored biathlon, on foot and bicycle, organised annually by the rotary club of nairn to raise money for charity. for more info visit www.nairnshirechallenge.co.uk

21 sunday - 28 sunday grantown 250 : after the ’45 grantown is celebrating the laying of the first stone of the first building (a linen manufactory) of what is a unique scottish 18th century planned settlement. during the week the town will host a wide diversity of related events. visit www.grantown250.org for info.

23 tuesday elgin flower club's ruby anniversary lunch in the mansefield hotel elgin. past and present members welcome to participate. more details available from davina 01343 541328. page 28 - June 2015

brodie castle walk for parkinson's 10am registration.

1 mile walk around the pond area or 5 miles taking in woodland trails of culbin forest. start and end in the castle grounds. £10/u16 £5 - incl. fundraising pack, t-shirt and medal. call 0844 225 3781 or email scotlandfundraising@parkinsons.org.uk for info. david walliams ‘mr stink’ outdoor theatre @ brodie castle 3pm. ‘early bird discounted tickets’ and info at www.nts.org.uk/events. full price tickets available on the day or from the castle. gates open 2pm. take low back seating and dress for the weather! refreshments available before and during the interval. mighty moray drambuster - 24 hour adventure race bike, canoe and hike around moray to raise money for outfit moray, mfr cash for kids and quarriers' moray carer support service. £30 open to pairs only. visit www.outfitmoray.com/mightymoraydrambuster

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Baked Pears with Cinnamon Served with a Crème Anglaise Sauce Serves 4 Ingredients Sauce: 2 egg yolks 60g/2oz sugar Vanilla pod (or vanilla essence) 250ml /1/2pt milk Lemon rind, finely grated, to decorate

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Sauce:

Preheat the oven to 200oC. Core and peel the pears, then slice them in half lengthwise and brush all over with the lemon juice. Place the pears, cored side down, in a small non-stick roasting tin.

Bring the milk and vanilla pod to the boil, remove the pod, pour milk onto the egg yolks and sugar, stirring all the time.

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21st to 28th June 2015

Grantown Celebrates 250th birthday with over 100 events

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THE HIGHL ANDSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; BIGGEST BIRTHDAY PART Y FUN & FROLICS FROM 21st to 28th June 2015 Midsummer Tryst Sunday 21st June A colourful, opening day to the festival. Historic, interactive and cultural events around the Castle and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Old Grantownâ&#x20AC;?.

Picnic below ancient beech trees.

Then continue celebrating in â&#x20AC;&#x153;New Grantownâ&#x20AC;?.

Sunday Service: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Castle and Townâ&#x20AC;?

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Food and Famine

Fairs Day

Wednesday 24th June Strathspey is famous for its produce.

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Celebrity Day

Foundation Day

Thursday 25th June A day to celebrate Grantown, past and present â&#x20AC;&#x201C; its foundation, its people and their achievements especially in sport and culture.

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Whether you want to be photograph ed wearing the Provostâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s robes and chain, try out some of the many sports, visit exhibitions, or join in activities there is something for everyone.

Each day there will be displays, exhibitions, walks and cycle runs .

There is a choice of places to eat and drink. Our seven themes of Heritage, Environment, Food and Drink, Music, Sport, Trade and Travel are present throughout the week. Above all Highland Hosp itality at its best is our watchword.

Programme subject to change.

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Scotengineering - a family run business Scotengineering is a family run business, established in April 2005. Since then business has steadily increased year by year. The range of products offered by Scotengineering includes all types of garage doors, manual and automatic, house front and back doors, driveway gates, manual and automatic, security shutters for windows, doors, shops and bars, patio roofs and carports.

Our garage doors and house doors are delivered direct from the manufacturers to our premises at 3 Waterford Circle, Forres, so we are able to supply and install doors at competitive prices. This means it is the manufacturersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; responsibility to ensure the doors arrive safely to us and it is then our responsibility to ensure the doors arrive safely to our customers. Dealing direct with the manufacturer means Scotengineering is not only responsible for delivering the doors to its customers but also for ensuring that the manufacturerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10 years warranty is applied.

locking, shatterproof glazing and matching side elements and transom lights are some of the excellent features of the FrontGuard door.

Our driveway gates are manufactured at Waterford Circle, Forres to suit any design. Customers who want their gates automated can rely on our engineers to carry out the electrical installation correctly and adhering to the safety requirements for automated gates.

We supply and install security shutters to houses, shop fronts, bars in hotels, golf clubs and office buildings.

Our security shutters are supplied direct from the manufacturer in a wide range of designs for domestic and commercial premises. These can be manually or electrically operated.

Scotengineering holds a stock of standard size canopy and retractable garage doors for its trade customers.

Again, as our doors come direct from the manufacturers, we are able to supply to the trade at competitive prices.

Our patio roofs and carports are made from an extruded aluminium structure with a high quality finish.

The structure, which has a built in gutter and down pipe system, is powder coated in white, cream or graphite grey as standard and can be painted to any other colour if required. The structure, along with its triple glazed polycarbonate roof has been designed and tested to ensure it complies with the code of practice for wind loads and imposed roof loads.

Our high quality FrontGuard thermally insulated steel entrance doors are available in modern, contemporary and classic designs in a range of colours and finishes to suit every property. Multi-point

For more information on any of our products we can be contacted on 01309 671477 or email info@scotengineering.co.uk. Website: www.scotengineering.co.uk.

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Weddings and Corporate Entertainment A Unique place for any Occasion It is difficult to imagine a more romantic setting for your wedding than a 17th century house set in a sheltered walled garden. However, Innes is not just a stunning venue which you and your guests will never forget, but also offers a wholly flexible programme to enable you to plan your day exactly as you would like.

Every wedding is unique and tailor-made for each couple. You may hold the ceremony here in the garden or in one of the two beautiful reception rooms. After the service your guests can wander around the gardens whilst you have your photographs taken in these tranquil, romantic surroundings.

The reception and dinner may be held in the East Dining Room or larger parties can be held in our marquee extension which covers a walled garden complete with a summer house for the bar and a fountain around which the tables are set. After dinner you may enjoy dancing or other entertainment and then drive away down the tree lined avenue and look back on a magnificent floodlit house.

Alternatively, you and some of your guests may stay the night in one of our splendidly appointed bedrooms and leave after a leisurely breakfast the next morning.

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Any couple booking their wedding within six months of their wedding date, will be offered complimentary wedding night accommodation along with a 'Champagne Toast' upgrade of their chosen drinks package

Innes House – Elgin – Moray – IV30 8NG Tel. 01343 842410 enquiries@inneshouse.co.uk – www.inneshouse.co.uk Please quote ‘SpotLight’ when making an enquiry

From Memorial Garden to Garden Room…!

A story in pictures: detailing the transformation that takes place each year at Innes House, to turn the Walled Memorial garden into one of the most stunning wedding venues in Scotland.

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