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SpotLight Clubs and Societies

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AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS A fellowship of relatives/friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope to solve common problems. For details of local weekly meetings visit www.al-anonuk.org.uk or call 0141 339 8884, a helpline available 10am-10pm 365 days/year BANFF, MORAY & NAIRN CANINE CLUB Classes are held in Obedience and Ringcraft every Monday evening during school terms from 1800 hrs in Spynie Hall, Elgin.

Call Joanne on 01542 810293 or Mary on 01542 850262 BANFF AND MORAY MEMBERS’ CENTRE, THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND (NTS) Promoting the work of the NTS and fundraising to support local properties, our local properties are Brodie Castle and Leith Hall.

We have a varied annual programme of events, including lunches with speakers, one day coach trips to places of interest, short holidays to NTS and other historic properties further afield, quiz night and theatre outings. If you are a member of the NTS and would like more information, please contact the secretary on tel:01343 835258 or email secretary2.bmnts@ btinternet.com CREATIVE WRITING GROUP Meets fortnightly on a Thursday, 1.30pm, Blythswood Charity Shop, Lossie Wynd, Elgin.

Contact Kirsty Morgan 547494

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

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

Membership fee + £1 each session. Contact Mr M Archibald 540201 EAGLES BASKETBALL CLUB Developing Basketball in Moray.

U12, U14, U16s in Buckie, Elgin & Forres, Adults mixed (Tuesdays 7.30-10pm Elgin Academy) & Adults Women (7-8pm Wednesdays Elgin Academy). If interested in any of the above contact Graham Stewart on 07972 178 790 or elgin.eagles@yahoo.com ELGIN BRIDGE CLUB Meets Monday to Friday, Elgin Bridge Centre, 1 Academy Street, Elgin. Contact Malcolm 549996 or Ronnie 549032. Visit us at www.theelginbridge centre.co.uk ELGIN DARBY & JOAN CLUB Meets every Tuesday, October May, from 2pm - 4pm for a sociable afternoon with entertainment or bingo for the over 60’s, Elgin Community Centre.

Contact Moira Webb 541001 ELGIN FILM CLUB Now a part of the Moray Arts Club. New program of films coming soon, dates and venue to be confirmed. Screening alter-

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native and classic films in a friendly atmosphere, with a brief talk about the film. Contact Emma Cooper 07894 144021 or email emmaucooper@ btinternet.com or visit www.morayartsclub.com ELGIN ICE HOCKEY CLUB (JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT) For ages 6 to 16 years, Thursdays 7pm-7.45pm and Sunday 8am-9am, Moray Leisure Centre. Contact Lesley Johnston 543355 or 890237 email lj@abmsols.co.uk ELGIN INDOOR BOWLING CLUB Meets Mondays 6.30pm to 9.45pm and Wednesdays 7.15pm - 9.30pm. Contact James Junor 546069 or email jamesjunor@btinternet.com ELGIN JUDO CLUB Enjoy the sport of judo, at a recreational or competitive level to suit all age groups and fitness, Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm and Fridays 6.30pm - 8.30pm, Elgin Community Centre. Contact ELGIN MUSEUM Elgin Museum collects, safeguards and makes accessible artefacts and specimens which are held in trust for the people of Moray and visitors to the area, open Monday to Saturday from April to October. Contact Bill Dargano 543675 or email curator@elginmuseum.org.uk www.elginmuseum.org.uk ELGIN SCRABBLE CLUB Meets every Monday for a game of scrabble, all ages and levels

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welcome, Elgin Community Centre. Contact Margaret Armstrong 545377 ELGIN SENIOR CITIZENS DANCING CLUB Join the over 50’s for music and dancing in friendly company, every Monday 1.30pm to 4pm, Supper Room, Elgin Town Hall FOGWATT VILLAGE HALL Available for regular meetings or one-offs! Check out our website at www.fogwatthall.co.uk.

Contact Susan Clark tel: 862981 or email susanfogwatthall @gmail.com GARMOUTH & KINGSTON PRE-SCHOOL GROUPS Playgroup; 2-3 Club and Tots Group. Contact Jessica Myers tel: 870262(am)/870620(pm) or visit www.garmouth playgroups.co.uk LOSSIEMOUTH ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION BRANCH AND SOCIAL CLUB Social activities include Bingo sessions; Themed Dance Nights; regular Lounge entertainment; Quiz Nights; Darst and Snooker competition; and home & away golf outings. For more details about the Club and Membership categories please visit www.lossiemouth-rna.org MORAY SENSORY SERVICE Provides services for people with sight loss, hearing loss and the Deaf Community in Moray. 0845 271 2345 or write to Elizabeth House, 10 Victoria Crescent, Elgin IV30 1RQ Audrey Pirie 550426

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The Editor

As summer draws to a close, I often look forward to seeing the incredible panoply of colours brought to us by the autumn leaves. From reds to browns, yellows and greens it is a sight to behold. Americans talk of the Aspen woodlands but we have just as stunning autumn scenery along the Moray Firth Coastline. Try stopping alongside one of the many fast flowing rivers and sucking in the views. It cannot be beaten!

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Birding

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SpotLight Pastoral letter and Tide Times

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Are you settling in? How are you enjoying being here? These are the natural questions asked when someone comes to a new area.

After only six weeks I think that I am settling in quite well, and yes I have enjoyed these past weeks.

I really don’t know this part of Scotland so there is a lot a to see and learn about.

With the weather being reasonable I have been able to walk around the town even when working, and get to know the place more easily.

Walking also offers the opportunity to meet people, and it is how people greet you, or pass the time of day with you that makes it LOW TIDE TIMES FOR LOSSIE IN OCTOBER Walking on the beach should be possible 2 hours either side of these times AM

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Of course as a locum minister in St Giles and St Columba s Church, being in Elgin is a very temporary arrangement for me, I do not know what the future holds, or for that matter where I might be living in days to come.

That however is not an uncommon experience for many people around this area.

The changes brought about by the Defence Review will cause upheaval for many families. Both the ones who move out and the ones who move in.

Children changing schools,

parents looking for work, even pets having to settle in to some new environment.

Uncertainty can bring about tension and worry and that can damage relationships. So the changes are going to need patience and understanding, both from those directly affected, and from those who could be described as local folk. There is a line in scripture about welcoming strangers whereby one entertains Angels, so who knows who you might meet in the future.

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life style

Seeing is Believing How do people with very little sight do things like play the

Day Three:

Harp. Fiona Kyle has been visually impaired since birth, but

Today I’m delivering a workshop to a group of older people in

this has not prevented her from running a small business

a sheltered housing complex. Once again, I have to find

that provides her with an income. However, playing the

someone to drive me as not all the care homes are easy to

Harp is just one aspect when it comes to running a

access via public transport.

business and the different challenges it brings for

The workshops are part of my “Harping Back” series. A chance

someone with severe sight loss are many. With the aim of

for people to chat informally and listen to their favourite

being an inspiration to anybody experiencing a

Scottish Traditional tunes played on the Harp. Following each

temporary or permanent disability we have asked Fiona

tune residents are invited to reminisce about past events in

to give us an insight into what she actually does from one

their lives.

day to the next.

workshops, providing a great icebreaker at moments where

The following is therefore a sample of what her typical day

discussion is not forthcoming.

My Guide Dog Gerri is a great asset to these

might involve: Day Four: Day One:

Today, I’m at home, catching up with admin tasks. I have

My day can start as early as 6.30 AM, with a full-day in the

specialist software on my computer which talks back any

recording studio. Thanks to a music project in Aberdeen

information from emails, word documents or the internet. I also

I’ve been able to fulfil a life-long ambition of recording a

have a Braille notetaker which is the equivalent to a sighted

CD comprising of an eclectic mix of traditional, modern

person’s pen and paper!! It allows me to take notes quickly

and self-written pieces.

and is useful for storing set lists and booking information Etc. I

A Taxi ride normally takes me, my Guide Dog Gerri and my

also have a volunteer Admin Assistant who reads out any

Harp Ailish to the train station at about 8 A.M and I’m met

printed material sent through the post and proofreads and

at the station by my sound engineer Kev. The railway staff

formats documents on the computer so that they are accurate

are fantastic, helping to carry my Harp and stool on and

before being emailed or sent out.

off the train.

As you can see from my diary my work is varied and enjoyable.

Day Two:

However, if Inspirational Harping is to progress I really need

Today I’m off to a Wedding ceremony. Choosing clothes

adequate transport arrangements to ensure that I can travel

for a wedding can be challanging, making sure I’m

within Moray and beyond.

wearing the right colours and jewellery to match. To do

So, if anyone is interested in helping Fiona out on a voluntary

this I would normally ask a friend to help or use outfits that

basis and you live close to Elgin then please get in touch with

I have committed to memory from their feel. This

her direct.

particular wedding, I’ve been asked to play for the bridal party’s entrance and exit and at the signing of the

Fiona Kyle, Inspirational Harping,

register. The couple have also asked for background

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music for their drinks reception.

Since losing my funding for employing someone earlier this year, I now don’t have a specific paid driver to take me to performances, so it has been a case of relying on the goodwill of family and friends.

When we arrive at the wedding venue I usually need help to set up my harp and Amplifier. During the ceremony I also need verbal prompts when it’s the right moment to play. It’s a nerve-wracking but enjoyable experience, being a part of a couples’ special day.

INSPIRATIONAL HARPING Relax to the soothing sound of the Scottish Harp (Clarsach) Suitable for any celebration or as entertainment for your local community group For details call Fiona Kyle on T: M: 07789158407 Email: eclipse@uwclub.net www.inspirationalharping.co.uk

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outdoor

7KH %LUG 0DQ WINTER APPROACHES

Long Tailed Duck

As winter approaches a truly remarkable spectacle begins along the coastline of Moray - the arrival of thousands of wintering sea ducks.

Pick a calm sunny day, arm yourself with binoculars (and telescope if you have one), a flask of hot drink, a notebook and field guide and head to a coastal headland or harbour, for example Alturlie Point outside Inverness, Nairn Harbour, Findhorn bay, Burghead or Lossiemouth.

Carefully scan across the water surface and what originally appeared to be empty sea will transform into a mass of whirring wings and rafts of roosting ducks.

Common Eiders are usually fairly near to shore.

The males are in their smart black and white plumage and if you look closer you will see a pink blush of colour on the breast and muted Eider

green patches on the neck. Listen carefully and you may hear the distinctive call, a Frankie Howerd like “oooaaa� sounding like the birds are finding out a bit of salacious gossip from their neighbour. Even the females

with their dull brown feathers warrant a second look and you will notice subtle differences in the browns and blacks and the intricate overall barred pattern.

A similar species that is present at this time is the Long Tailed Duck. These birds arrive in Moray in internationally important numbers with estimates of over 25,000 individuals overwintering here. Slighter built than the Eider the male sports elongated tail feathers that bend and flex in the breeze. Look closer at these birds and you will see the smart contrasts of browns on the face and the pink patch stretching across the bill. Their call is a musical yodelling that carries a good distance over calm seas.

Along with the arrival of the ducks we also encounter different garden birds and next month we will be looking at two winter thrushes - Redwings and Fieldfares - and how to tell them apart.

So until next month “Good Birding�.

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Don’t miss our late-night opening on Friday 14th October - there’s a whopping

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recipe

Chef’s Confidential As the nights draw in there is a sense that winter is on the way and without being alarmist I thought I would talk about whisky and food this month, in particular sharing with you my recipe for Whisky Christmas Cake. This is a real family favourite during the festive period and now is the best time to make it and let it mature over the coming weeks.

Whilst I am not one for putting the best single malts into the cake it is worth using a really good blended whisky that is full of character and flavour. My favourite for this recipe is Chivas Regal 12 year old, it has a lovely fruity and toffee aroma and when steeping the fruit in it brings out the most amazing flavours. Any good blended whisky can be used.

Whisky Christmas Cake Preheat the oven to 170°C (150°C fan oven) Gas Mark 3 Dried Fruit

350g

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2. Grease and line the base and sides of an 20.5com round cake tine, with a removeable base. Use a double thickness of baking parchment. Wrap a double thickness of brown parcel paper around the outside of the tin and secure with string.

3. Using an electric hand mixer beat together the soft butter and sugar. Add the eggs a little at a time and continue beating until smooth. Mix the flour and spices together and using a large metal spoon add gradually to the egg and butter mixture. Finally add the ground almonds.

4. Place half the soaked fruit into a food processor and pulse to a puree. Add this and the rest of the fruit to the rest of the mix and combine well.

5. Spoon into the cake tin and place in the oven on a centre shelf, for 2 .25 to 2.75 hours.

6. Remove from the oven after the minimum cooking time and test using a skewer to see if cooked. The skewer should come out clean. If it doesn't place back in the oven and check after a further 15-20mins. If the cake starts to look quite dark on the top, cover with brown paper with a whole cut in the middle to prevent it getting too discoloured.

7. When cooked, allow the cake to cool in the tin before removing the lining paper. If storing for Christmas then leave the lining paper on, cover with foil and finally cling film and store in a cool dry cupboard until you are ready to decorate.

Penny Ellis, Owner Knockomie Hotel, Forres tel: 01309 673146

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SEPTEMBER until 29 thursday painting and pots 10am-5pm, monday to friday, entry to the museum is £4 and this includes any exhibition. entry to the exhibition alone is £1,elgin museum, 1 high street, elgin visit: www.elginmuseum.org.uk

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30 friday quiz night, 7pm for 7.30pm, garmouth village hall, in aid of mateite agricultural development project in sierra leone, entry £2.50 per person to include tea/coffee and biscuits at the interval, sales tables moray branch of UNICEF fundraising quiz with a difference, 7pm for 7.30pm, johnston’s of elgin, £10 including punch & buffet, wine/soft drinks available, raffle, teams of 4, to reserve a table contact tricia tel: 551482 or irene tel: 544600 the bevvy sisters, 8pm universal hall, findhorn, £10/£8/£6, tel: 01309 691170

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Craig Campbell - The Loft Venue Friday 30th September 8pm “Bringing a tale to life like a young Billy Connolly” (The Edinburgh Evening News) Over 16’s. Tickets £12 Tel: 01343 850111 www.eastgrange.co.uk

throughout october the big draw - moray arts club, art rocks! drawn on stone - sponteneous drawing activities popping up in spaces around elgin. no booking necessary. contact emma the art convener on 01343 548475

swish party get fab gear, be eco friendly, spend less...you can't afford to miss this posh jumble sale.at miltonduff village hall 7pm - 9pm wine & canapes £5.00. contact michelle at moray business women on 07887730708 craig campbell, 8pm, the loft venue, kinloss, tickets £12, tel: 850111, visit www.eastgrange.co.uk

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2 sunday

OCTOBER 2011 continued

1 saturday to16 sunday culloden does history, 9am-5pm, tel: 0844 493 2159, culloden battlefield.

1 saturday and 2 sunday national trust for scotland, family archaeology tour,2.30pm-3.30pm, £3 per adult, £2per child, £7per family, tours do not include admission to the centre culloden battlefield, tel:0844 493 2159 quiz night in lhanbryde community centre with raffle, 7pm for 7.30pm, £2 per person, teams of up to four, BYOB and nibbles, (all proceeds go to community centre funds), registered as a charity in scotland: sc029433 highland baby show, eden court theatre, inverness 10am-5pm, adults £2.50 children free, £2 in advance from eden court box office, visit www.highlandbabyshow.co.uk jolly dancers social dancing bishopmill hall dancing to marian anderson 8pm-12, £5

Moray Steiner School HARVEST FESTIVAL & OPEN DAY Children’s Activities, Cafe, Crafts, Produce & Preserves, Books and Food Stalls

orienteering at quarrelwood - Moravian Orienteers Seven different courses to suit all ages, fitness levels and map reading ability. Registration at Spynie Hall 1030am-1230pm www.moravianorienteering. automobile autojumble, 9am-3pm, one of scotland’s largest autojumbles, over 60 stalls selling everything associated with land travel and transport from small parts to complete vehicles grampian transport museum, alford, tel: 019755 64517 or visit www.gtm.org.uk Guide Dogs sponsored dog walk 11am -3pm, Cooper Park, Elgin, tel:0845 600 6787.

3 monday to 29 saturday art exhibition ‘seashore’ by jessie white, elgin museum, tel: 543675 150th anniversary of highland railway on 17th october 1861 from forres over dava towards perth, monday to saturday 10am to 5pm, falconer museum, tolbooth street, forres, tel: 01309 673701 or 01309 696261, ianlambyct@tiscali.co.uk,visit; www.moray.gov.uk/museums

Ignite a Love of Learning In Your Children Steiner education follows a unique curriculum designed to work with the whole child developing physical, emotional and intellectual well being.

It is through the use of art, story and music and by exploring the senses that everyday learning is brought to life.

The children discover for themselves an enthusiasm for learning that stays with them throughout their lives.

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Saturday 1st Oct. 11am till 3pm

Affordable fees and funded places are available for the under fives.

Drumduan House Clovenside Road Forres Telephone 01309 676300

Come along to our Open Day or call 01309 676300 for a tour of the school

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Cinema Nairn

Visit cinemanairn.blogspot.com or contact Nairn Community Centre on 01667 453476 for details

Cinema listings October 2011 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness Up to 6th of October In A Better World (15) The Big Picture (15) You’ve Been Trumped The Inbetweeners(15)

Visit www.eden-court.co.uk or call 01463 234234 for details

Moray Playhouse, Elgin

New Screenings begin on Fridays Call 01343 542680 or visit www.morayplayhouse.co.uk

Highland Spiritual Cinema

Monthly screenings of uplifting and inspiring films that inform, enlighten and entertain.

For further details please visit www.highlandspiritualcinema.net or telephone 01463 237452

Vue Cinema, Inverness

From Friday 30th The Debt (tbc) Abduction (tbc) Shark Night 3D (tbc) From Friday 7th Johnny English 2 (tbc) Tyrannosaur (18) The Lion King 3D (U) The Three Musketeers 3D (tbc) From Friday 14th Real Stee (12a) Footloose (tbc) Dolphine Tale 3D From Friday 21st Paranormal Activity 3 (tbc) Monte Carlo (PG) Contagion (tbc) The Help (12a) KidsAM Every Saturday & Sunday at 10.15am Tickets £1.25 / VIP Tickets £2.75 Senior Screenings Every Tuesday afternoon Tickets £3.05 / VIP Tickets £4.55 Includes tea/coffee & biscuits

Visit www.myvue.com for details

Portessie Public Hall

Regular films including Saturday matinees.

For further details email portessiepublichall@hotmail.co.uk

Universal Hall, Findhorn

Showing films through the year Visit www.findhorn.org/uhall or call 01309 691170 for details.

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7 friday

OCTOBER 2011 continued children 1st october fair, 5pm to 8pm, £4, westfield house near elgin moray IV30 8XL tel: 01343 547308 email: veronica.maclean@yahoo.co.uk.

Last orders, 7.30pm, £10/£8 £6 u-16’s, universal hall, findhorn

4 tuesday children 1st october fair, 10am - 3.30pm, £3 to include tea and and coffee. soup and rolls also available, westfield house near elgin moray IV30 8XL email:veronica.maclean@yahoo.co.uk,tel: 01343 547308

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treebadour theatre - "oakydoak and bluebell" interactive nature marionette show. 3pm every sunday, James Milne Institute, Findhorn, for children from 4 years, £4,visit: www.treebadour.co.uk tel: elisabeth julian 01309 691225

6 thursday printed times: history of the northern scot, 8pm, lossiemouth library, join editor mike collins as he reveals the history of the newspaper, free entry, for further details tel: 813334

ato rinpoche – everyday life and ancient wisdom 7.30pm, £10, Concessions £7. public talk at the universal hall, findhorn, info@gomdescotland.org tel: 0778 453 1420 june field (international medium) 7.30pm, £10 (tickets available at the door.)eight acres hotel, elgin. in aid of cycle kenya. (women v cancer charity) moray string quartet & inverness opera company 7.30pm, brodie castle, forres. Charity concert for Marie Curie Cancer Care, Adults £14 Child £12. www.nts.org.uk fi5her live at downtown usa, 10pm, a clever 4 piece band playing original material and a diverse range of covers, visit : www.fi5her.co.uk ivan drever, 8pm, the loft venue, kinloss, tickets £10, tel: 850111, visit www.eastgrange.co.uk

8 saturday guide dogs for the blind 80th anniversary coffee morning, 10am-12noon, st leonards church hall, forres, the usual stalls plus guide dogs merchandise hands on with history,10am-12pm, £10 adults, £7.50 concession families: £24(2 adults + kids) £20 (1 adult + kids), tel:0844 493 2159, culloden battlefeild

9 sunday arthur, 7.30pm, £14, £12 concessions, universal hall, findhorn

13 thursday the magnets : the acapella singing and beat-boxing sensation, 7:30pm, st christopher’s chapel, gordonstoun school, nr elgin, £15/£7.50, visit www.thegcs.org.uk for more details, tickets available from www.thebooth.co.uk

THE MORAY PROVINCE CURLING DEVELOPMENT GROUP AND THE RCCC invite you to

TRY CURLING Moray Leisure Centre, Elgin Saturday 22 Oct 11 9am to 11am For details and to book a place contact Les Morgan 01309 676716 morgan.les@btinternet.com

to advertise in the next issue of spotlight on elgin call 01309 690063 or go online at www.spotlighton.co.uk for more details page 26 - October 2011

tel: 01309 690063

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28 friday

NAIRN Nairn Community & Arts Centre Your local venue for films, shows, concerts and parties.

Wide range of activities for all ages.

OCTOBER EVENTS 1st Oct ..... Music Nairn presents ‘Pure Brass’ 8pm 21st Oct ............................................ Cinema Nairn ‘A Children’s Special Up’ 2009 (U) 5.30pm 28th Oct............................................ Cinema Nairn ‘Spooky Double Bill’ For further details Telephone 01667 453476, e-mail, info@nairncc.co.uk or check out our website at www.nairncommunitycentre.co.uk

18 tuesday find and draw a pictish artefact age range p4 - p7, 10.30am - 1.30pm child £4/adult free, elgin museum, 1 high Street elgin, fiddlers bid 7.30pm, £14/£12, universal hall, findhorn

19 wednesday how the koala learnt to hug, 7pm, £6/£5, £4 u-16’s, concessions, universal hall, findhorn

20 thursday to 25 tuesday western front association - branch battlefield tour to the somme, arras and ypres, contact derek bird tel: 870562, email chairman.wfasnb@virgin.net or visit www.wfascotlandnorth.org.uk

21 friday to 24 monday get moray reading book festival, booking essential from elgin library, tel:01343 562623.

22 saturday try curling, 9am to 11am, moray leisure centre elgin for details and to book a place contact les morgan, morgan. les@btinternet.com, tel: 01309 676716. jolly dancers social, bishopmill hall, dancing to ian cruikshanks 8pm-12, £5

the moray society lecture ‘the archaeology and facts about culbin’ by cathy maciver, 7pm, elgin museum doug scott lecture - "big wall" adventures, cost £15 , £12 (conc) available now from the phoenix store, indhorn; 01309 690110 or online at www.nilupul.org universal hall, findhorn

Des Horsfall’s Kuschty Rye - The Loft Venue Saturday 29th October 8pm “This is a killer record….KILLER” – Pete Townshend (The Who).

Pass the Hat'-gig, suggested donation £5.

Tel: 01343 850111 www.eastgrange.co.uk

29 saturday des horsfall’s kuschty rye, 8pm, the loft venue, kinloss, ‘pass-the-hat’ gig suggested £5 donation, tel: 850111, visit www.eastgrange.co.uk orienteering at hopeman - moravian orienteers are repeating the popular event that was staged during Hopeman Gala Week as the 10th event of their Saturday League and Schools Competition. 1015am1115am and full details are on www.moravianorienteering.org the hunted, 7pm, £6/£5 / £4 u-16’s, universal hall, findhorn

SCARY SATURDAY

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Alves Church 1st Sunday of each month at 11.30am. 01309 690931 Birnie - Pluscarden Church Sunday Service Pluscarden 10am ; Birnie 11.30am and Elgin High Church Sunday Service 11am. Contact Parish Asst. Paula Baker tel: 01542 832662 Burghead Church Every Sunday at 11.30am.

Contact 01309 690931 Elgin & Forres Free Church of Scotland Sunday Sevice 11am including Sunday School & Creche; Evening Service 6pm, Midweek Meeting Wednesday 7.30pm.

Contact Colin Morrison 542196 Elgin City Church Every Sunday 10.30am at Elgin Community Centre - Childrens church & creche available. Contact 543624 Elgin Community Church Sunday Morning Service 10.30am; Evening Fellowship & Youth Group at 6pm. Contact 54665 Hopeman Baptist Church meets every Sunday 11am & 6pm. Everyone welcome.

Contact Rev. S.J. Macdonald 831175 or visit the website www.hopemanbaptist.org.uk Living Waters Fellowship, Bishopmill Hall, Bishopmill, Elgin. Family service - Sundays at 11.30am with Tea, Coffee & lunch after service. Kids Church. Tel: 07730 256543 or visit www.livingwatersfellowship.co.uk Lossiemouth Baptist Church meets every Sunday 9.30am, 11.30am and 6pm. Junior

Church Sunday 11.30am and Kids Church (P4-P7) Thursdays 6.15pm-8pm. Contact Rev. Rae Mackenzie 812062 www.lossiebaptist.org Lossiemouth Gospel Hall meets every Sunday for Sunday Club at 9.30am, Gospel Meeting at 6.30pm. Further details 812987 or visit www.lossiemouthgospelhall.org.uk Lossiemouth United Free Church of Scotland meets Sunday 11am and 6pm, including Sunday School. Contact Rev. Alexander Ritchie 810262 www.ufcos.org.uk/lossie Moray Grace Fellowship Meets Sunday mornings 10.30am in The Warehouse Theatre, Lossie. Contact Vic Cameron for more details tel. 850142, email vic.cameron2803@btinternet.com or www.moraygrace.wordpress.com Scottish Episcopal Church Holy Trinity, Elgin Sunday Services - 8am Holy Communion; 11am Family Eucharist; 6.30pm Evensong, tel: 547505 St Andrews-Lhanbryd & Urquhart Parish Church, Morning Worship, including Young Church and Créche every Sunday at 11am.

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DON’T GET THE WRONG IDEA! Men have many strange, un-scriptural ideas about what it takes to be forgiven and be at peace with God. WHO TOLD YOU THAT...all you have to do is live a good life and God will then accept you? Does God say that your best is good enough for you to be acceptable to Him? God’s viewpoint is “There is none righteous, no, not one.”

Romans 3:10. Why is this true? God states, “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23. God cannot accept you because you have already sinned.

WHO TOLD YOU THAT... being a member of a church would get you into Heaven? To get into Heaven God must deal with your sin problem. Joining a church will not save you. You need forgiveness and cleansing so that God can associate with you. This change is a spiritual birth where God causes a brandnew spiritual nature to live in you. The Bible says, “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” II Corinthians 5:17. To be forgiven and associate with God you need to be born again. “Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” John 3:3.

WHO TOLD YOU THAT.... obeying God’s law will save you? It is too late.

God’s Word states, “For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.” James 2: 10. Every one of us has broken at least one of God’s laws.

WHO TOLD YOU THAT... loving every one has anything to do with being saved? This is commendable, however we are separated from God because of our sin nature.

Even a sinful person can be loving, however he is stiIl sinful until God removes the stain in Christ.

Men have many strange, un-scriptural ideas about what it takes to be forgiven and be at peace with God. That we can be forgiven and enter a peaceful relationship with God is a matter of scriptural record. Romans 5: I states, “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Have you

found forgiveness and peace with God, dear reader?

What must you do to be saved? Go to God in prayer and acknowledge that you are a sinner and need His help. Understand that Jesus Christ died on the Cross to pay God’s penalty for your sins. Ask WHO TOLD YOU THAT ... baptism will save God to accept this death on your behalf. Invite you? Bible baptism has nothing to do with Jesus Christ into your life as your Lord and Saviour, washing away sin, which is our problem before a to live and reign within you. I urge you to turn holy God. The Apostle Peter wrote that baptism to God now, that you may be saved. is, “Not the putting away of the filth of the flesh...” I Peter 3:21. Baptism with water is the vivid You can be saved today if you will come to God symbol of the changed life of one who has a and accept His sacrifice for you. conscience at peace with God through faith in Christ.

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ExTRaCTS FROM THE MiNuTES OF THE MEETiNG OF 9TH OF auGuST2011 OF THE CiTy & ROyaL BuRGH OF ELGiN COMMuNiTy COuNCiL Police Update–Officers Kyle MacKinnon and Kelly Green in attendance Speeding Vehicles - Officer MacKinnon advised during 2.5hrs speed checks in Elgin town centre, 3 drivers were reported for speeding and 9 were educated. During 11hrs checks on fast approach roads, 7 drivers were reported for speeding and 4 were educated.

Drunk driving - During 1 hour of operation, no drunk drivers were detected, but 3 were detected out-with this operation.

Collisions - One slight collision and no serious collisions to report.

Shoplifting - Two habitual shoplifters have been sentenced to jail.

Theft by housebreaking - had increased from its normally quite high incidence in Elgin, but detection rate is good.

Planning - For information, the Chairman advised that a very large wind farm is proposed at Brownhill near Teindland and innes Community Council had been in touch seeking Elgin Community Council’s support in this matter.

Ladyhill path - Bryan Watson advised that the deadline for input had passed and there were insufficient funds for the Community Council’s proposal, but suggested the matter should be looked at again in future.

Kathleen Masson reported on her investigation into Fochabers flower baskets. a self-managed, self-funded team of 15, mostly retired, volunteers do the work as and when requested by the team leader. it was suggested this model is unlikely to work in Elgin unless the city was divided into smaller areas. a discussion on the possibility of a gardening club at the secondary schools was held. it was decided to try and assess level of interest at Elgin High School e.g. by including it in the daily bulletin and having a sign-up sheet.

Roads & Transportation - Disabled parking bay - Murray Ross advised work has begun.

Boroughbriggs Road - Murray Ross and Gordon Methven met with James Smith (Roads Dept.) to view the proposed plan to reduce double parking issue. The is considered to be favourable.

Speed Signs at Duffus Road - Murray Ross reported these are now in the correct position.

He has requested a speed check after 6 months. He advised that Kevin Smith (Roads Dept) has asked a contractor to deal with bushes blocking signs.

Street sweeping – Murray Ross has spoken to

Grant Wilson (Env. Services) and advised that street sweeping should be carried out within 2448hrs of bin collections. Due to cuts, roads will be swept at driver’s discretion. Murray Ross will email a report to the Chairman to be included with the minutes.

Litter at Elgin Academy – a detailed discussion was held on dealing with the litter problem. it was concluded any scheme is likely to be more effective if lead by the school and pupils &/or with a teacher acting as a driving force.

Ways forward include engaging with the new Head Teacher at Elgin academy, who may have ideas of his own, and to taking photographic evidence of the severity of the problem and how far it can extend beyond the school.

Pedestrian refuge (island) at Pansport stores – Donnie Mackay advised he has been asked to write to Moray Council requesting removal.

Pinefield Football pitches – one of the two pitches unplayable due to re-turfing work begun immediately before the new season. it was agreed there was nothing to be gained by further action from ECC at this stage.

-Lack of clarity at point of sale about fees lasting the lifetime of house ownership. Common misconception that Moray Council will take over and adopt the roads and lighting, as the estate has high levels of affordable housing. Could improved clarity be legally enforced in some way? Lack of clear communication from Screen autumn, no explanation of fee increases or itemisation of how fees spent -Screen autumn failing to carry out scheduled works -Difficulty of mobilising mixed tenancy groups to co-operate in removing management company Lack of clarity about whose responsibility it is to keep roads clear – builders or management company Responses included: unadvisable to be in situation with no management company Nonprivate tenants pay management fees through their rent so the approx. 40% affordable housing in Linkwood is not a reason for Moray Council to have to adopt roads and lighting The situation concerning responsibility for road cleaning is complex and is problematic in other schemes too Cllr Leadbitter responded positively to Gillian McKay’s idea that company management duties be built into planning permission Progress: Cllr Russell suggested bringing the dissatisfaction to Sandy adams’ (Chairman, Springfield Properties) notice in the first instance. ECC & LRa to coordinate writing

Heldon Community Council Meetings 15/3/11; 26/4/11; 7/6/11; 19/7/11; 30/8/11 and 18/10/11 - 7.30pm at Mosstowie Primary School.

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letters to call for him to meet with Linkwood residents and Housing associations.

Treasures Report account 1 (main) has £2356.04 account 2 has £3498.82 Community Fair investigation – Gordon Methven advised he had spoken to the organiser. She had invited all local, voluntary organisations to a meeting, from where a fair development committee was drawn. a community centre was used to host the fair, involving local schools, pre-schools, churches, and various interest groups in a Fun day. although hard work, it was felt to be a very effective networking tool and had increased interest in local voluntary groups. a lead-time of 6-7 months was recommended. To be progressed by emailing local voluntary groups to see if appetite for a fair.

Northern Scot - Bryan Watson asked if it would be possible to have a dedicated spot to report ECC activities, rather than having them distributed on various pages. Chairman to speak to Mike Collins (Ed).

AOCB -anne Glover advised she is investigating the possibility of a children’s/youth art project in Elgin city centre, involving schools and Moray College and using local people. She is meeting with aSDa regarding funding. it may be possible for ECC to fundraise for this. The Chairman proposed that the Community Council carries forward this idea. Murray Ross seconded. anne will produce a report on costings and design.

Murray Ross advised that the Biblical Gardens lacked adequate numbers of picnic benches and had no recycling bins. The Recreation, Leisure and Environment Committee will write to Donnie McBean (Senior Horticultural Officer, Moray Council) asking for improvements.

George P Littlejohn advised it would be useful to send a representative to the licensing forum. No volunteers.a discussion was held about food waste bins. Cllr Russell advised brown bin collection over Christmas and New year was yet to be reviewed. Moray Council will no longer buy back compost due to increased prices Cllr Leadbitter advised Dept. of Culture, Media & Sport had announced Elgin was on the list of 65 towns for local TV broadcasting. The outcome will depend on local community and commercial interest. The Chairman is to disseminate this information.

Date of Next Meeting Tuesday 13th September 2011 7pm at Moray Council Chambers

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SCHOOLS Alves Primary School ..................................(01343) 850247 Bishopmill Primary School ..........................(01343) 547841 Burghead Primary School ..........................(01343) 835529 East End Primary School ............................(01343) 542381 Greenwards Primary School ......................(01343) 541661 Hopeman Primary School ..........................(01343) 830281 Lhanbryde Primary School..........................(01343) 842649 Mosstowie Primary School..........................(01343) 547119 New Elgin Primary School ..........................(01343) 547587 Seafield Primary School ..............................(01343) 547792 St Sylvesters R.C. Primary School ..............(01343) 541453 West End Primary School............................(01343) 543161 Elgin Academy ............................................(01343) 543485 Elgin High School........................................(01343) 545181 Hythehill Primary School ............................(01343) 812014 St Gerardine Primary School ......................(01343) 812251 Lossiemouth High School ..........................(01343) 812047 Police Station ................................................0845 600 5700 Bus Station, Elgin .......................................(01343) 544222 Citizens Advice Bureau ...............................(01343) 550088 Dalcross Airport ...........................................(01667) 464000 Dallas Village Hall .......................................(01343) 890243 Elgin Town Hall ................(01343) 547767/562600-To Book Lossie Town Hall ............................(01343) 813329/815309 Moray Council .............................................(01343) 543451 National Rail Enquiries ..................................08457 484950 Elgin Library ................................................(01343) 562600 Lossie Library ..............................................(01343) 813334 Elgin Community Council............................(01343) 544091 Moray Leisure Centre .................................(01343) 550033 Lossie Swimming Pool ................................(01343) 815299

DOCTORS Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin ...............................0845 456 6000 Moray Coast Medical Practice - Hopeman (01343) 830269 Moray Coast Medical Practice - Burghead (01343) 835780 Moray Coast Medical Practice - Lossie ........0845 337 1190 Elgin Community Surgery ..........................(01343) 542234 Linkwood Medical Centre ............................0845 337 6350 Maryhill Health Centre ..................................0845 337 0610 DENTISTS South Street Dental Practice ......................(01343) 542729 Trinity Dental Practice ..................................(01343) 542697 Apex Dental Studio......................................(01343) 556606 Pure Spa Dental ..........................................(01343) 541164 Laich Dental Practice ..................................(01343) 816316 PHARMACIES alliance Pharmacy ......................................(01343) 542186 Bishopmill Pharmacy ..................(01343) 547374 / 547393 Boots The Chemist ......................................(01343) 543311 G.F Duthie Phramacy, Burghead ................(01343) 835370 G.F Duthie Phramacy,Hopeman ................(01343) 830249 Lhanbryde Pharmacy ..................................(01343) 842531 Lloyds Pharmacy, 48 High St ......................(01343) 547065 Lloyds Pharmacy, 176 High St ....................(01343) 542571 Lloyds Pharmacy, Lossie ............................(01343) 812818 Lossiemouth Pharmacie ............................(01343) 813095

VETS Allen and Matthews ....................................(01343) 544811 Miller and Swann ........................................(01343) 542255 Moray Coast Vets, Lossie ............................(01343) 815335

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nature The Red Deer rut With the summer migrants having left for warmer climes and the Calling Stag winter migrants just starting to arrive, October is a bit of a watershed month for the keen wildlife watcher. However, it also brings one of the most dramatic events in the wildlife calendar, the red deer (Cervus elaphus) rut.

From late September, the hills and glens resound to the calls of roaring stags, a sound I have heard described as “a cross between a chainsaw and a burp!” The calls are an attempt by the stags to establish their superiority over other stags, claiming the right to mate with a group of hinds.

Look out also for the stags apparently digging the vegetation by tossing their head, lifting heather and bracken as they do. They are actually spraying themselves to give a distinctive scent, to attract the Red Deer fawn hinds. Not quite old spice but it seems to work for the hinds!

After mating, the hinds go through an eight month gestation period with the young born in June the following year, when they are left hidden in long vegetation for the first few weeks, safe from predators such as golden eagle.

October

Often, the roaring alone is not enough to ward off rivals and a challenger will try to penetrate the group to mate with the hinds himself.

This challenge is usually met by simply chasing off the would be usurper, however occasionally when two stags are very evenly matched a spectacular clash of antlers can occur, with both stags determinedly fighting for the right to spread their genes. These clashes are usually short lived with no real damage done. However, very occasionally they may end in serious injury or even death.

The stags shed their antlers in April, with a full new set re-growing by the end of August, ready for the rut. In the wilds, the antlers rarely grow beyond 16 points (tines) whilst in captivity or where they have easy access to good grazing they can grow much larger. Stags will often eat the shed antlers, providing their bodies with much needed resources for the regrowth of new antlers.

Whilst a stags cannot be accurately aged by it's points, generally the more points, the older the animal. A 12 point stag is a Royal, 14 an Imperial and a 16 pointer is a Monarch.

Great places to see the rut around Inverness include Glen Affric, Glen Cannich and Strathconon. I also run trips to see the rut throughout October , with a full interpretation of the activity – further details on the web site (below) Ian MacLeod runs Wild West www.wildwestsafari.co.uk ian@wildwestsafari.co.uk Offering wildlife safaris in the Great Glen and surrounding areas.

Next month: Eyes to the skies

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for 2011/2012 (all dates inclusive) Autumn Term Ends Friday 7th October 2011 Winter Term Starts Monday 24th October 2011 In-service Closure Monday 21st November 2011 In-service Closure Tuesday 22nd November 2011 Winter Term Ends Wed. 21st December 2011 Spring Term Starts Thursday 5th January 2012 Elgin High & Feeders Thurs. 9th Feb. 2012 Elgin Academy & Feeders Thurs. 9th Feb. 2012 Mid-term Holiday Friday 10th February 2012 Mid-term Holiday Monday 13th February 2012 Spring Term Ends Friday 30th March 2012 Good Friday Holiday Friday 6th April 2012 Ace Adventure ....................................................................32 Artinkulate ..........................................................................28 Ashley Ann ................................................Inside back Cover AW Landscapes....................................................................5 Baxters................................................................................15 Beaver Travel ......................................................................32 Best Western Windsor Hotel ..............................................36 Birnie Inn ..............................................................................3 Christie’s Heating and Plumbing........................................35 City of Elgin BID Limited ....................................................27 Covesea Cafe ....................................................................32 Delta Electrical....................................................................19 Dittmar Herrnkind - Your Handyman ..................................38 Divine Gifts..........................................................................19 DLP Storage ......................................................................36 Doctor Denture ..................................................................20 Duffus Inn ............................................................................6 Eight Acres Hotel..................................................................8 Elgin Eagles Basketball Club ..............................................4 Excel Scotland Ltd..............................................................36 Fairleys Solicitors................................................................20 Findhorn Marina & Boatyard ..........................................19 Forres Tree Services ..........................................................38 Garmouth Hotel ..................................................................15 Gordon Scott Chartered Accountant ............................36 Green Home ......................................................................30 Harrisons ..............................................................................7 Home Comforts By Sandra ..........................................38 Ian’s Handyman Services ..............................................41 Inspirational Harping ..........................................................11 James Kail Exhibition ........................................................26 Joanne Newsome Canine Behaviourist ............................38 Johnstons of Elgin ........................................Back Cover Knockomie Hotel ................................................................17 Kylauren Homes ................................................................33 Mackenzie & Cruickshank..................................................12

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Summer Term Starts Monday 16th April 2012 Lossie High & Feeders Friday 4th May 2012 May Day Holiday Monday 7th May 2012 In-service Closure Thursday 17th May 2012 In-service Closure Friday 18th May 2012 Summer Term Ends Thursday 28th June 2012 for 2012/2013 (all dates inclusive) Autumn Term Starts Tuesday 21st August 2012 Autumn Term Ends Friday 12th October 2012 Winter Term Starts Monday 29th October 2012 In-service Closure Monday 19th November 2012 In-service Closure Tuesday 20th November 2012 Winter Term Ends Fri. 21st December 2012

Mansion House Hotel ........................................................31 Mark Valentine Joinery Services ........................................35 McAndies Garage ................................................................9 McDonald & Munro ............................................................28 McEwens of Perth ..............................................................37 Mike O'Driscoll Builders......................................................13 Moray Coast Veterinary Group ............................................3 Moray Council - Leisure ....................................................35 Moray Dance School ..........................................................19 Moray Province Curling Development Group ....................26 Moray Steiner School ........................................................24 MRD Flooring......................................................................19 Nairn Community & Arts Centre ........................................27 Olive Tree Chocolate ..........................................................30 Outfit Moray ..........................................................................6 PartyLite Consultant ..........................................................28 Planet BBK Ltd ....................................................Inside Front Planwell Roofing Supplies..................................................14 Reid Furniture ....................................................................45 Richard Smith Joinery ........................................................22 Roof Wizard ..........................................................................6 Rose Abbey School..............................................................9 Scotengineering ................................................................20 ScotGro ................................................................................6 Simone Herrnkind - German Tutor ....................................41 Spotty Bag Shop ................................................................29 Springfield Bar ....................................................................28 Sue Taylor Zumba ..............................................................28 Tekton Property Maintenance and Development Ltd ..........5 The Blind Spot ....................................................................41 The Loft Bistro ....................................................................21 Unique Beauty..................................................Front Cover/9 Universal Hall ....................................................................23 Wheelchair Care ..................................................................3 Wilson Services Ltd ............................................................46 Words By The Wayside ......................................................39

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