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CLUBS & SOCIETIES 4TH ELGIN COMPANY, THE BOYS’ BRIGADE Every Monday 6pm - 7:30pm for ages 5-10 and 7pm - 9:30pm for ages 11 upwards at the Elgin High Church hall. For info email fourthelginbb@hotmail.co.uk or find us on facebook - ‘Fourth Elgin’

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CULBIN SINGERS Thursday evening practice sessions in St Leonard's Church, Forres. New members welcome. alasdair@manachie.eclipse.co.uk

ELGIN SENIOR CITIZENS DANCING CLUB Mondays 1:30pm - 4pm, Supper Room, Elgin Town Hall. Join the over 50s for music and dancing in friendly company.

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 DARBY & JOAN CLUB Every Tuesday Oct - May, 2 - 4pm for a sociable afternoon with entertainment or bingo for over 60’s. Elgin Community Centre.

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ELGIN WRITERS CLUB Wednesdays, fortnightly 7:30pm in Elgin Library from Mar - Dec. Programme includes author talks, competitions, write on the night & member led sessions. Open to anyone over 16. For full details visit www.elgin-writers.moonfruit.com FOGWATT VILLAGE HALL Available for regular meetings or one-offs. Call Susan Clark on 862981, visit our website www.fogwatthall.co.uk. or email susanfogwatthall@gmail.com GARMOUTH & KINGSTON ART GROUP Alternate Thursdays from 2pm 4pm in Garmouth Hall. New members welcome. Contact Trish Bingham on 01343 870267 for more details.

GARMOUTH & KINGSTON PRE-SCHOOL GROUPS Playgroup, 2-3 Club and Tots Group. Call Jessica Myers on 870262(am)/870620(pm) or visit www.garmouthplaygroups.co.uk GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND Nairn & Moray Branch looking for new branch volunteers. To help call 0845 371 7771 or email volunteer@guidedogs.org.uk HEALING GROUP Fridays 7pm-8:30pm at New Elgin Hall. Contact Mrs Grant on 01309 674243.

INNER WHEEL OF ELGIN Community service undertaking fundraising for local and overseas charities, meets monthly (excl July and August), Mansion House Hotel. Contact Pam Sutherland 550264

INVERNESS FIELD ARCHERY CLUB Available to interested parties wishing to take up archery and are located in Nairn, Forres, Elgin and all surrounding areas.

Contact Secretary, Gerry Parks on 01667 462219 (evenings) or 07801 593 637. Visit invernessfieldarcheryclub.webeden.co.uk JOG SCOTLAND ELGIN Thursdays, 6pm at Elgin Library during winter months and Cricket Pavilion during summer months.

Beginners to advanced joggers welcome. New members please arrive at 5:45pm. Email jselgin@walkjogrunmoray.org.uk LGBT MORAY 1st Tuesday, 7:30pm at The Mucklecross Pub, Elgin. 18+ only. OR 3rd Saturday, 10:30am at The Mosset Tavern, Forres.

Visit www.lgbtmoray.co.uk or call 07598 418638 LADYBIRD DEVELOPMENTAL GROUP Caring for pre-school children with additional support needs.

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Mainly within Moray, but sometimes further. Contact Rob Tyson 545531 (MNFC) MAKING NEW FRIENDS CLUB Thurdsays from 10am -12pm, Lower level, St. Giles Centre, Elgin - opposite Subway. A new group for people to meet up, exchange experiences, make new friends, have a chat and a cup of coffee. Call or text Trina on 07715 554020 - leave a message if no answer or email dance_steps2006@yahoo.com

MILTONDUFF MINIS TODDLER GROUP Tues & Thurs 10am - 11:30am at Miltonduff Hall. Toys, games and activities for 0-3 years. Contact Lorne on 07968 476988 or email Julie - juliegoodfellow@live.co.uk MORAY ACCESS PANEL To help improve access to buildings or other access problems in Moray.

An advisory body of disabled and Moray Council reprentatives. Meets monthly at The Moray Resource Centre, Elgin. Pleased to offer advice to anyone. New members are always welcome. Email wheelsgalore100@googlemail.com MORAY FIGURE SKATING CLUB Fridays 5:15pm - 7:15pm, Sept June (closed school holidays) at Moray Leisure Centre. Free first session. 25 minute lesson with a qualified coach & free time on the ice to practice & socialize with other members. Call Mike on 07974 387326 or email morayfiguresk8@aol.com MORAY JUNIOR CURLING CLUB Wednesdays, 5pm at Moray Leisure Centre during term time Sept - Mar. Call Sandra MacIver 01309 673855 or 07817106662 MORAY MODEL RAILWAY GROUP Contact Norman Dusty Millar tel: 01343 830928 or see our website www.moraymrg.org.uk PLEASE NOTE: Details of Clubs & Societies are published on a rotational basis.

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I was rather hoping that all the political dialogue might have died down once “the referendum” had happened but it seems like politicians will always find something else to talk and argue about. I wonder if we will ever find politicians that actually agree. As George Bernard Shaw once said: “He knows nothing; and he thinks he knows everything.

That points clearly to a political career.”

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PASTORAL LETTER & CHURCH MEETINGS Choose Jesus, choose life!

It is agreed, by most people, that the recent referendum created an interest in politics that took everyone by surprise. People engaged in a way like never before through meetings, canvassing and social media and at the end of the day it boiled down to where you decided to put your x (vote) what was required was a simple yes or no answer.

Many voted who had never done before and now, following the result, we all wait to see if vows made will be carried through and there is still much debate on that whole issue with the usual amount of skepticism that applies to what all politicians say. For many it was one of the most important decisions they had to make and now that the dust has begun to settle one thing that is certain is that things will not be the same again.

Decisions and therefore their consequences are something that we are faced with every day - some rather mundane and straightforward others more important. What one has for breakfast does not carry the same consequences as to who one might marry, yet both call for a decision.

However, there is one decision that far outweighs every other one and it is what will YOU do with Jesus Christ and there is a straight choice between following Him or rejecting Him. It is about a YES or NO regarding who He is and why He came and what it means to follow Him. Mark's gospel makes it clear that He is the Son of God (Mark 1:1), that He came to forgive our sins (Mark 2:1 - 12), and that to follow Him means to repent from our sins and believe the good news (Mark 1: 15). The bible also teaches that not only is there life

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Website: 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. Contact Rev. Jenny Adams: 01343 830276. Website: www.duffusparish.co.uk 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. Contact Andrew Robertson: 01343 843765.

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in all its fullness here and now for those who trust Jesus (John 10:10) but in the life to come 'no eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him'.

Vows and promises made by both sides may or may not come to pass however we can trust the bible for it is the Word of God. Wherever you put your X on the 18th September was your choice as you listened to both sides and made a decision. Why not take time to read Marks gospel, or attend a local church, or look out for an Alpha or Christianity Explored course and discover just how much God truly loves you. YES or NO follow or ignore - choose Jesus, choose life.

Graham Swanson Elgin Baptist

and December in St Columba’s South & The Williamson Hall, Duff Avenue at 10:30am. Wednesdays 6:30pm & Thursdays 12.30pm at St. Giles Church. Minister: Rev Stevie Thomson. Call 01343 551501 or visit www.elginstgileschurch.co.uk St James Church of Scotland Lossiemouth. Sunday family worship 11am including crèche and Sunday school. 6pm: evening service .

7pm: Hands & Feet youth group. Contact Rev. Graham Crawford: 07817 504042.

St Margaret’s Church Lossiemouth. Sunday 9.30am: family Eucharist . Thursdays 10am: Holy Communion. Thursdays 5pm: evening prayer.

St Sylvester's Catholic Church Elgin. Vigil Mass Saturday 7pm.

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DOCTORS Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin .....................................0845 4566000 Moray Coast Medical Practice - Hopeman ........01343 830269 Moray Coast Medical Practice - Burghead ........01343 835780 Moray Coast Medical Practice - Lossie ..............0845 3371190 Elgin Community Surgery ..................................01343 542234 Linkwood Medical Centre....................................0845 3376350 Maryhill Health Centre ........................................0845 3370610 DENTISTS Apex Dental Studio..............................................01343 556606 Glassgreen Dental Practice ................................01343 553131 Laich Dental Practice ..........................................01343 816316 Smiles Dental ......................................................01343 541164 South Street Dental Practice ..............................01343 542729 Trinity Dental Practice..........................................01343 542697 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 Wards Veterinary Centre ....................................01343 544811 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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I have to confess I am also pleased to have a little bit of space to catch up on some time with family and friends and some reading and music, as social and family life tends to be challenging during campaigns!

Well it’s now several weeks since the referendum and while the result was not what I personally campaigned for what we have seen since is a resurgence in Scottish politics with tens of thousands of people joining political parties. This is an unprecedented time and it is of huge importance that the energy we saw in the Referendum Campaign is not lost but is channelled to improving our communities and getting the best possible deal for Scotland. For someone who has been involved in politics for a good number of years now it is amazing to see this.

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orienteering at quarrelwood 10am - 11:45am, spynie village hall. have a go at the ‘cunning running’ sport of orienteering in quarrelwood at it's autumnal best. details at www.moravianorienteering.org

until 1 november local quines - making an exhibition of themselves! during opening times at elgin museum. a display of craft work by a group of local retired, but still creative, teachers.

OCTOBER 2014 27 monday movement for change - moray mental health change network event 3pm - 7:30pm, harvest centre, elgin city church, 10 greyfriars street, elgin. a free event. to book email moraychangenetwork@gmail.com visit www.morayfeelgoodfestival.org.uk for more info

29 wednesday stand up for mental health - comedy night (mental health fundraiser) at the drouthy cobbler (the blue room) elgin. £10. tickets available at the venue or online from www.thedrouthcobbler.co.uk. for more info visit www.morayfeelgoodfestival.org.uk

NOVEMBER 2014 1 saturday halloween ball in the hall brought to you by logan's fund 7pm - until midnight, lossiemouth town hall. family event but u18s must be accompanied by an adult. £4 adults & £1 kids. disco, live entertainment, themed buffet, games, prizes, costume competition.

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8 saturday - 9 sunday elgin model fair 10am - 5pm, lhanbryde community hall. adults £4.50, concs. £3.50, children £3, family, (2+2) £12, u5 free. disabled access. rail layouts, boats, planes, meccano, digital scalextric, various hobbies etc. specialist hobby suppliers and refreshments. contact the club secretary, andrew allardyce at enquiries@elginmodelrailwayclub.co.uk.

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4 tuesday a talk by marion miller - author of cawnpore to cromar 7pm in elgin library. the wonderful story of the macroberts of douneside including their support for cancer research in its infancy and the donation of legendary aeroplane macroberts reply. entry free donations to clan moray

5 wednesday new elgin wri demo from naturally useful 7pm cedarwood, edgar road, elgin. for more information contact ruth on 01343 544270 beyond presents: tony wright @ ironworks 7:30pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

6 thursday tony wright @ the drouthy cobbler 7.30pm. tickets £10 from the bar or www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

7 friday sigma: moray’s astronomy club - ‘2020 vision: the future of astronomical observations’ prof martin hendry university of glasgow 7pm for 7:30pm at birnie village hall near elgin. non-members welcome. refreshments provided for a small donation. beyond presents: alabama 3 & the little mill of happiness @ ironworks 7:30pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com page 22 - November 2014

kids expo 10am - 4pm, inverness leisure centre. funfilled family day celebrating all aspects of family life. free goodies & giveaways. advice stalls. activities for kids. live performances. 60+ stalls. something for all the family - babies, toddlers, kids to teens! race night 6:30pm, first race 7:15pm, james milne institute, findhorn. 8 races, draws for racehorse ownership, prizes for winning owners, betting, auction for ownership in the last race. bring your own snacks and drink. £3 per person. for info call mo 01309 692311 • findhornvillage@yahoo.co.uk t.rextasy - tribute to marc bolan and t.rex @ ironworks 7:30pm. visit www.ironworksvenue.com fireworks & bonfire cooper park, elgin, organised by elgin rotary club. roseisle craft fair & car boot 11am - 2pm at roseisle village hall. shop early for christmas. photographer on hand to take christmas photos from only £10. refreshments also available. car boot £5, set up from 9:30am. more info from sue on 01343 035958.

weir christmas craft fayre 12pm - 4pm, new elgin hall. craft stalls, face painting, raffles, food & drinks, cakes & treats. all welcome! treacherous orchestra @ ironworks 7:30pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

10 monday elgin & district parkinson's support group quiz night 7:30pm - 9:30pm, st sylvester's hall, 19 institution road, elgin. for further information please contact gillian gibson (secretary) on 01343 541056

11 tuesday elgin flower club: christine mckenna from dundee with her title 'with christmas in mind' 7.30pm in elgin high church hall. admission £4. for more information contact the chairperson frances on 01343 813397.

12 wednesday highlands & islands horticultural growers, horticultural day 9.30am for 10am - 4pm, nairn community centre. speakers, quiz, lunch, photographic competition. £25 more information from panny@logie.co.uk nadfas fine art lecture ’wonderful copenhagen’ 11am sherwood suite, eight acres hotel, elgin. the story of four magnificent royal castles in the kingdom of denmark delivered by hanne sutcliffe. visitors welcome. £7 donation.

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14 friday beyond the trenches - play & lunch 12:30pm for 1pm at the drouthy cobbler (the blue room). world war 1 play. tickets £10 (inc. pie & pint) available from bar or www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

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15 saturday findochty christmas lights switch on event 6pm 8pm findochty town hall. glam your arm, mon amie, lots of laughs with spotty & dotty, findochty primary school, phoenix cards, deerlightful decor, train ride, fair ride, bouncy castle, win a minion, bottle stall, homebakes, raffle, kids tombola, jar tombola, teas and lots more. all welcome! orienteering at aldroughty woods 10:15am - 11am, aldroughty, 3 miles w of elgin. try this running navigation sport while enjoying the autumn colours of those beautiful woodlands on the south side of the a96. details at www.moravianorienteering.org cardiac risk in the young presents: cry for a ceilidh fundraiser - feat donnie munro and many more! @ ironworks 7pm. visit www.ironworksvenue.com or call 0871 7894173

16 sunday jump for joy moray christmas fayre in aid of mfr cash for kids 12pm - 4pm, bishopmill hall, elgin. local craft stalls, free bouncy castle, face painting, balloon modelling, raffle, santa’s grotto, refreshments and much more. free entry. for further info call nikki on 07584 652066 highland wildcats presents presents: blitz awards 2014 @ ironworks 7:30pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

19 wednesday concert by students from gordonstoun 7:30pm in gordon chapel, fochabers. a mix of choral and instrumental. donations in aid of church funds at the door with refreshments at interval. for further info contact fiona on 01542 833213

20 thursday elgin flower club's christmas demonstration 7:30pm, elgin community centre. gill garrow and sandra halkett from elgin demonstrate 'christmas present'. tickets £8. available from frances on 01343 813397 or davina 01343 541328

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23 sunday indoor car boot 10am - 12:30pm, lhanbryde community centre. tables £7 (1) and £10 (2). booking essential, payment in advance. call 01343 843025 (mornings mon-thurs)

26 wednesday moray diabetes uk group - ladies pamper evening 7pm - 9pm, the inkwell,elgin youth cafe. with shoe la la, temple spa and more. tickets £5. for further info contact fiona on 07525 417432, or shonagh on 07971 171971. all proceeds to the moray diabetes uk group. do you like jokes? comedy club 7.30pm the drouthy cobbler (the blue room). tickets £10 from bar or www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

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22 saturday the western front association: the nairn war memorial and the men named on it - stuart farrell. 2:30pm, elgin library. for details call 01343 870562 or chairman.wfasnb@virgin.net action marine park lossiemouth coffee morning 10am - 1pm, lossie town hall. usual stalls. £3 tea ticket at door. in aid of the redevelopment of marine park. further details on facebook page.

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forres crafters dickensian christmas craft fair 1pm 6pm, tolbooth, forres. locally made crafts, free entry, for more details see forres crafters on facebook or email forrescrafters@gmail.com st andrew’s night ceilidh 8pm, rafford village hall. with music by colin donaldson. free stovies! tickets £7 by email from angela - pandamitchell@btinternet.com or call anne on 01309 672930. all welcome. the springsteen sessions - bruce springsteen tribute act @ ironworks 7:30pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

29 saturday - 30 sunday brodie castle christmas craft fair 10am - 4pm beautiful crafts, wonderful foods, mulled wine, mince pies and music. £4 per adult, children free. includes a glass of non-alcoholic mulled punch and a mince pie. call 0844 493 2156 for more info.

30 sunday arradoul christmas fayre 10am - 4pm, arradoul swri hall near buckie. entry £1.50 for entry - includes tea and shortbread (homemade). for info contact janet on 01542 850420 or penny on 01542 850230

29 saturday christmas bazaar 10am - 12pm, elgin high church. tea, coffee and homebakes. any donations to our usual stalls will be gratefully received.

The oldest continually operating rural mill in the country, Knockando Woolmill has been manufacturing tweeds and blankets on the banks of the Knockando Burn since 1784.

Recognised as a site of international historic importance, the Woolmill was awarded substantial funding and has undergone major refurbishment.

Now closed for the season, the Woolmill is hosting four special Christmas shopping days on the 13th, 14th, 20th and 21st of November from 11am until 3pm, offering 10% off all purchases with complimentary gift wrapping and refreshments.

In the shop there is a range of textile products designed and made by the Woolmill – scarves, rugs and fabric. There is also a collection of bespoke products made from the exclusive Woolmill fabrics – teddies, one-off hand bags, hand cut caps as well as a range of pottery based on the Tartan and Tweed designs.

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The days are getting shorter and temperatures are dropping so what better way to escape the gloom than to go to a cosy pub for Sunday lunch? We did just that and found ourselves at The Abbey Inn in Kinloss. Within walking distance of the camp and surrounding houses, or even a picturesque walk from the nearby village of Findhorn, it is the perfect excuse to hang up your apron and let Robert and his team do the work for you and a relaxed and friendly environment that welcomes families is always a winner in our books!

We ordered drinks from the well stocked bar and studied the menu – which did not disappoint. With choices from traditional to something more adventurous we decided on Crispy Filo Pastry Prawns and Cajun Chicken & Black Pudding Salad for starters. Both were a delight, beautifully presented with drizzles of sauce and salad garnishes and our taste buds were suitably aroused as we eagerly awaited our main course.

The Kids Menu caters perfectly for younger palates and both our boys had a Jumbo Hot Dog & Chips - their clean plates spoke for themselves.

My wife could not resist a traditional Sunday Roast. The options were Gammon or Chicken and she opted for the latter which came with a helping of roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese and carrots. The portion was more than generous and juicy and certainly kept her quiet!

The Abbey’s burgers came highly recommended, so I bravely ordered The Abbey Tower Burger – not for the faint of heart!

Towered to eye level and consisting of two quarter pound beef burgers, two bacon and cheese on a brioche bun, topped with onion rings and a side of fries and coleslaw, I knew I'd have my work cut out. It was delicious and I very nearly conquered it.

With full bellies we skipped dessert but the kids managed an ice cream each!

What a great place to get together for just about any occasion - lunch with the girls or guys, drinks after work to catch up, watch sports on the big screen or Sunday lunch with the family and with Christmas approaching there is plenty going on too.

All in all we has a wonderful Sunday afternoon with great food, professional service, a friendly atmosphere. What more could you ask for?

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The High Street Bites Back Reports of our beloved High Streets in demise may prove to be a bit premature. Forres High Street is witnessing a bit of a revival lately.

Admittedly there are still some charity shops in evidence but there are also signs of a healthy entrepreneurial spirit that our nations are known for.

Home Hardware took over the old Mackenzie & Cruickshank building and is now a firmly established, profitable business. More recently only in the last few weeks we have seen a new Fine Foods shop (Philp's), a new Beauty Shop on Tollbooth Street (DK's) and, into the Younies old shop, goes Home Comforts by Sandra.

We caught up with owner, Sandra, recently to try and find out why she had taken the move onto the high street.

Sandra is born and bred in Moray (Elgin actually) and originally started trading in one of the smaller shops on Tollbooth Street in Forres, mainly making up curtains from customers' own fabric. As her reputation spread and business grew Sandra then moved to an adjacent slightly larger building and then about 11 years ago settled into Orchard Road (again to accommodate her growing business), when she was joined by Stella who has been with Sandra ever since.

Then, last summer, Home Comforts helped with a pop-up shop in Forres High Street for 6 weeks which was a huge success, sufficient to prompt them to start to contemplate a permanent residence on the High Street. But the fear of a combination of high rates and rent meant this did not become a reality until the recent floods when the search suddenly became a necessity and they fortunately were able to strike a good deal at Number 126, High Street.

In the first few weeks business has been very good with customers enjoying her huge range of “Ready-Made” curtains, Roman Blinds, Bespoke Cushions and Soft Furnishings. Sandra is now looking forward to a busy Christmas period with people buying those “perfect wee gifts” that “you just can't find elsewhere”.

Please help to support our local businesses by shopping at Home Comforts by Sandra to be found at 126 High Street, Forres.

Tel 01309 671617. Happy shopping!!

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New menu’s a real winner!

My husband and I don't dine out too frequently so when the opportunity presented itself to try out the New Menus at the Old Mill in Brodie we were “licking our lips” in anticipation.

In short – the meals exceeded all our expectations – The new menus are simply fantastic!

The Old Mill Inn is easy to find along the A96, just along from Brodie Countryfare, and has ample parking. We arrived at 7pm on a Sunday evening finding the pub quite busy but not completely full. The waiter told us that it was a good policy to always book in advance.

We were welcomed and directed to our reserved table that was clean and comfortable. Drinks were served while we pondered over the new restaurant menu. There was also a selection of specials to choose from.

I started with roast tomato soup which was a delicious choice and an interesting variation on the standard tomato soup – packed with bags of flavour. It arrived promptly and was served with freshly baked soda bread.

My husband had the Cullen Skink which was pure heaven – the best we'd had in ages.

Many of the main courses sounded like wonderful combinations making it difficult to choose! We settled for the loin of venison and the pan fried seabream. Beautifully presented, and served with extra side vegetables the meals were a real treat. The shredded red cabbage and black kale were cooked perfectly, and complimented the tender venison and Pomme Anna well. The ‘gin and tonic’ chocolate sauce was a lovely addition. The fish was beautifully tender and tasty and the gnocchi (a personal favourite) were just right.

To finish, we dived into a warm sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch sauce and fresh raspberries served on meringue with cointreau syrup, topped with cream. The desserts were a delightful indulgence to complete our meal.

A big thank you to Kevin, the owner, and all the staff who were both attentive and polite throughout our meal making us feel most at home.

The new menus are a real winner!

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Review 12th October 2014, Cath and Steve

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Pan fried seabream, pea and broad bean gnocchi, toasted pinenut and rocket pesto..............................................£16.50 Roast loin of venison, pomme anna, red cabbage and black kale, ‘gin and tonic’ scented chocolate jus...................... £18.50

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12 hour slow roasted belly of pork, pumpkin puree, Charlie Barley black pudding, young carrots and jus ....................................£16.50 Feta cheese and spinach tart, aubergine caviar, olive tapenade, watercress and parsley potatoes..............................................£14.50 Pan seared supreme of chicken, rosti potato, Cockburn’s haggis, green peppercorn and Granny Smith apple velouté................£16.95 Chargrilled fillet of beef, smoked garlic mash, oxtail, sprouting broccoli and bordelaise sauce ..................................................£21.95

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