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PASTORAL LETTER & CHURCH MEETINGS One of the big summer blockbusters a few years ago was a film called, “I know what you did last summer.” The film was about four friends who had covered up a car accident in which they were involved the previous year and who were now being stalked by a potential murderer who knew about the accident. It was a so called “slasher film’, a horror film which was very successful, although it did not get much critical acclaim. One of the keys to the film, however, is not so much the plot, but simply the title. I know what you did last summer. What would people say, what would people think if they did know everything that you got up to last summer? The flirting that got out of hand, the night out that now you cannot remember. Of course, with the advent of Facebook, many people already know and for some people that is a problem, as they posted pictures and stories that they now regret, or might regret in the future, when a potential employer looks up their Facebook page. How would you feel if

everyone knew what you did this past summer? Would you be content with a life well lived, embarrassed, ashamed or in fact incredibly happy because you had a great time that left you nothing to be ashamed of?

One of the things the Bible tells us is that God does know what you did last summer, and the summer before that and the winter before that. In fact the Bible tells us:- “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you.” (Jer 1:5) Jesus tells us that “indeed the very hairs on your head are all numbered.”

(Lk 12:7) God actually knows us better than we know ourselves, yet, unlike the horror movie, it is not in order to do us harm. Not only that, but contrary to popular belief, it is not so that he can punish us. It is because he loves us and wants the very best for us. The most important thing that you can know is that God knows you, loves you and wants you to live up to your potential, to fulfil the wonderful plans he has for your life. An

advertisement in the USA for their Marine Corps used to state, “Be all that you can be!” That is quite simply what God wants for you. He wants you to be all that you can be.

That is why his book, the Bible, is full of advice on how to live so that you can succeed in being the person God created you to be. It does not guarantee you an easy life, or even one of unbridled joy, but it does guarantee you a life where you fulfil your potential as a person. Someone does know what you did last summer and he loves you all the more for it. Are you prepared to love him back?

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Birnie - Pluscarden Church Sunday service: Pluscarden at 10am Hopeman Baptist Church Sundays 11am and 6pm.

Living Waters Fellowship Wednesdays 7pm with free and Birnie at 11.30am Burghead ChurchEach Sunday 11.30am. Tel: 01309 690931. refreshments: Road to Recovery - for alcholics, addicts a Elgin and Forres Free Church of Scotland Sunday Service, homeless. Sundays 12.30pm: preachin , prayin , and singin Sunday school, and cr che 11am. Evening service 6pm. followed by lunch. Sundays 12.30pm and Wednesdays 7pm: Truck Stop Ministries - for truck drivers & bikers. New E Midweek meeting Wednesday 7.30pm. Contact Colin Morrison: 01343 542196.

Ashgrove Hall, King Street, Elgin, IV30 6BN. Tel: 07730 2 Elgin Baptist Church Sunday worship 11am includes cr che, Website: www.livingwatersfellowship.co.uk pre-Sunday school, Sunday school, and Bible class. Evenings Lossiemouth Baptist Church Sundays 9.30am, 11.30am (and 6pm. Youth fellowship 7.30pm. Tel: 01343 547743. junior church) and 6pm. Thursdays 6.15pm - 8pm: kids chur (P4-P7). Contact Rev. Rae Mackenzie: 01343 812062. Websit Elgin City Church Harvest Centre Elgin (formerly St Giles Church Hall), Greyfriars Street. Sundays 10.30am. Childrens church www.lossiebaptist.org and cr che available. Tel: 01343 543624.

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GLENMORAY: James Wiseman to arrange a meeting with the Manager of Glenmoray Distillery and involve SPICE regarding the floral display. Alastair commented that weeds were already showing in the area of the fountain and George Littlejohn commented that the fountain needed raised. There was a debate about the planting on roundabouts, what was required versus what was delivered.

ELGIN LOSSIE CYCLEPATH: George Littlejohn had taken up the matter of sand on the cycle path with Moray Council. Pat Paterson confirmed that the sand had been cleared.

CO-OPTION OF MEMBERS: Following a question from George Littlejohn, Gordon Methven said that the Co-option forms are still to be completed.

POLICE & COMMUNITY WARDEN UPDATE POLICE – Sgt Mick Irwin Dog Fouling was tackled during May and will be tackled again in June.

Speeding was targeted on Wards Road and from 13 hours of policing 23 drivers were educated, 1 ticket was issued and 5 cases were reported. Speed detection training is to be carried out for Elgin officers to augment the existing trunk road and local capability. Alastair Kennedy commented that this showed that local resources were not being depleted. Sgt Irwin gave some insight into the use of specialist teams in hubs delivering efficiency through rapid mobilisation leaving other officers to carry out their regular duties.

Sgt Irwin noted that the Street Pastors appeared to be integrating well with the community.

Gordon Methven said a few people had complained to him about people driving while using mobile phones and not being in full control of the vehicle. Sgt Irwin undertook to pass the information on.

Following an observation from Alastair Sgt Irwin reiterated that the 101 number is now live and available for use.

STAGECOACH UPDATE Alastair Kennedy appealed for contact details for the new Stagecoach representatives.

George Littlejohn re-stated his question about the inadequate signage on the Inverness Airport bus.

Anne Glover reported that busses still stop in the wrong stance and drivers are not advising customers.

COMMITTEE REPORTS PLANNING Bryan Watson gave an update on some historical Planning matters.

KFC will open in the coming week and Bryan welcomed the new jobs it will bring.

Brantano Shoes will also open with a coffee shop in Edgar Road.

Allarburn Dairy shop and coffee shop are currently under construction.

Work has started at Sainsbury’s site while the auction mart is still operating in a limited capacity. It was noted that the Mart building was to be re-used elsewhere. Cllr John Divers added that some roads orders were in place to enable safety measures to protect the workforce. The planning application is being discussed with SEPA and Scottish Water.

Alastair noted that James Wiseman would be attending the Wind Farm Training event planned for September and that no other nominations had been put forward. However, he advised that anyone wishing to go to the training should book as soon as possible.

RECREATION & LEISURE Alastair Kennedy congratulated Anne Glover on a Volunteer Of The Year award she received from tsiMoray at a ceremony in Elgin Library to celebrate Volunteer Week.

Everyone agreed. She was a runner-up for volunteer of the year.

FLOWERBEDS: Anne Glover asked for Volunteers for work at the Ladyhill flowerbeds on Saturday 15th June 2013 particularly assisting with transport. She also reported that the dog mess issue had been resolved.

ENVIRONMENT Mary Wall reported that there was no Fair trade meeting this month.

Anne Glover commented on litter in the lane at the rear of Seafield Street ROADS & TRANSPORTATION – George Littlejohn George Littlejohn read out his report on the Sustainable Transport Conference he attended in Edinburgh. It highlighted green travel, intelligent transport systems, active travel and alternative fuels. George mentioned that he had test driven an electric vehicle and was reasonably impressed.

The Eight Acres Flowerbed is ready to be dug over and George Littlejohn reported that arrangements had been made to have this done.

George reported that the Scotrail operators franchise is coming up for renewal. He also reported that a new pedestrian bridge is to be built across the railway at Elgin Station.

YOUTH - No report.

Alastair Kennedy reported that he had invited two young people to attend with a view to setting up a Youth Sub-committee.

COMMUNITY PLANNING ELGIN SOUTH AREA FORUM Steven Christie reported that the South Area Forum discussed Allotments, the wetlands paths, Glen Moray Drive Path, Welfare budget reforms and capacity and zoning of schools.

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE CITY OF ELGIN (SPICE) Steven Christie reported that SPICE is now formally constituted. It is also registered with the “Your Neighbourhood” project which is part of the Beautiful Scotland campaign.

Steven Christie has written to BEAR Scotland, TESCO, Gordon & McPhail and Moray Council regarding clearing of shrubs at Black Friars road.

CONSULTATIONS Gordon Methven advised that there were no consultations of note this month.

Alastair Kennedy reported that the Community Council Scheme review was ongoing and that he has responded.

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30 partnerships in Scotland, established to provide They are well aware of the increasing problems we have best response to national strategies on alcohol, dru with deliveries to our rural communities and how, quite volatile substances. Their primary goal is to reduc often, we are asked to pay a premium, in particularimpact when of alcohol and drugs use on communities, ordering online - an ever-increasing aspect of modern something they do by coordinating the work of a numb life. of agencies including Moray Council, Grampian Police Along with my SNP colleagues at Westminster we willNHS be Grampian and a variety of local and national thi

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Earthtime was founded and launched in early 2011 as a partnership by Deborah Hockney and Laura Russell, and now has a strong team of volunteers and an extensive customer network around Moray and beyond. Earthtime offers a range of creative services, all of which are nature based and are environmentally themed. This includes the widely popular Toddler Adventure session, for 2- 5 year olds, new Waddle Toddle sessions, suitable for one and two year olds and the recently launched Senior Moments Project for those 50+. The business has also developed a range of successful products including themed Outdoor Parties, workshops or outings for schools, nurseries and community groups and organising and facilitating larger events at various venues.

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Working with National Trust for Scotland at Brodie Castle,

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Earthtime are pleased to be able to use this wonderful

nurseries in Moray and beyond.

venue for their very first Fairy and Elf Fair. This promises to

Earthtime strives to provide activities suitable for everyone, irrespective of their learning ability and any physical or financial difficulties. Whilst working

be an exciting event with lots of activities for both children and adults and many local crafters promoting and selling their products.

primarily with children aged 2 to 8 years, to inspire

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or on our office phone 01343 541335.

encourage everyone to see the wonder of nature on their own doorstep.

Earthtime also has a charity arm, Earthtime For All Ltd which was established at the end of 2012 to enable the organisation to take their activities to those members of the community who are disadvantaged and unable to access the sessions through the Community Interest Company.

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After many poor years, we’ve finally had an acceptable summer around the Moray Firth. In fact, many folk had obviously forgotten about the sprinkler in the shed, and in the hot weather in July the grass dried out and browned off, just like any other plant if it isn’t watered. It’s usually a short-lived

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or often these days with a scarifying machine. Either

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the western front association: the great escape: holzminden, july 1918 by derek bir 2:30pm. elgin library. 01343 870562. chairman.wfasnb@virgin.net the illegal eagles @ ironworks 7:30pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com duffus village gala 1pm - 4pm. includes car boot sale, pony rides, burgie dog agility, craft stalls, bottle stall, raffle and much

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City of Elgin Food & Drink Festival 2103 www.sigma-astro.co.uk Saturday 14th Sept. 10am – 5pm in Elgin City Centre brodie castle nairn book & artstalks festival by Enjoy the tantalising sights, smells and tastes of Moray sculptor alan b herriot & historian simon foder. book at nairn community & arts centre 01667and beyond and join us to celebrate the finest foods and 453476, nairn bookshop 01667 455528 or drink on offer. tickets@nairnfestival.co.uk With a large street market, cookery demonstrations, www.nts.org.uk/events or food tastings, kids play area, Bubbles the Clown, the www.nairnfestival.co.uk Great Cup Cake challenge and much more, there is kakatsitsi @ universal8pm. hall£12 / £10 something for everyone. concs / £6 u16s . for details visit FREE PARKING available at Moray College, so start the www.universalhall.co.uk or day off by visiting the exhibitions at their Beechtree call the phoenix stores on 01309 690110 Restaurant before heading into the town to join in the fun. fairytales by firelight 7pm - 9pm, scottish dolphin centre. join us for a beach fire with For more details visit us on stories & toasted marshmallows as the sun sets www.facebook.com/elginbid over the sea. booking essential. children must or www.elginbid.co.uk

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Opposite Mackenzie & Cruickshank tickets £16 on sale in the elgin library, cooper park.

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Raspberry Panna Cotta With Raspberry Sorbet and Cinnamon Spiced Doughnuts Hi, My name is Craig Halliday, and i am the Head Chef at the Stotfield Hotel in Lossiemouth. I hope that you enjoy this recipe, its one of my favourites. I have been a chef now for 24 years and still love it. I have always wanted to be a chef since i was about 4 years old making pancakes with my mother and pottering about in the kitchen with her. I still have my first cookbook which my parents bought me when i was 5, it was called “MY FIRST COOKBOOK”. I still have a look at it now and again, it makes me laugh.

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Makes 4 Portions For the Panna Cotta 400g Double Cream 100g Milk 60g Sugar 3 Leafs Gelatine 100g Raspberries

For the Raspberry Sorbet 250g Raspberries 50g Liquid Glucose 200g Water 100g Sugar

For the Cinnamon Spiced Doughnuts (makes 12 Doughnuts) Good Pinch of Cinnamon 125ml Buttermilk Pinch of Salt 5g Fresh Yeast 1 Egg 80g Caster Sugar 80g Melted Butter 350g Plain Flour Oil for Deep Frying

TO MAKE THE PANNA COTTA

TO MAKE THE CINNAMON SPICED DOUGHNUTS

Soak the Gelatine in Cold Water

Set aside 5ml of the Buttermilk

Place the cream, millk and sugar into a saucepan, slowly heat to around 40 Degrees Celcius (do not boil)

Heat the rest of the Buttermilk until finger warm, then add the yeast and a good pinch of the sugar. Mix well and set aside in a warm place for about 15 minutes, until it becomes frothy

Squeeze the Gelatine so it has no water in it and add to the cream mixture Place the Raspberries into 4 moulds (teacups are a good option if you don’t have moulds to hand) Pour the cream mixture onto the raspberries and leave to chill in the fridge for at least 8 hours When ready to serve, dip the cup in a bowl of hot water to loosen it from the sides and turn upside down onto your serving plate, the Panna Cotta should just pop out.

TO MAKE THE RASPBERRY SORBET Place all the ingredients into a saucepan, bring to the boil and turn off the heat Blitz the Raspberry mixture and pass through a sieve to remove the seeds If you have an Ice Cream maker, place the mixture in and start. If you don’t have an Ice Cream Maker then place in a container and put in the freezer, stirring it every half an hour until it has fully set

Mix the Egg with the remaining 5ml of Buttermilk, Add the Melted Butter and the Yeast Mixture and stir well.

Pour this mixture over the remaining sugar, Flour, Cinnamon and Salt in a mixing bowl and beat for approximately 10 minutes using a K beater. The dough will eventually leave the side of the bowl. Place in a clean bowl, cover and refrigerate overnight for the best results.

Once ready to cook, divide the dough into small cherry sized pieces. Lightly roll with flour dusted hands and place on a flour dusted tray, leaving a little space between each one. Cover and leave in a warm place for about 30 minutes until they have doubled in size.

Heat the oil to 170 degrees Celsius in a deep fat fryer.

Gently drop the doughnuts into the oil, cooking them in 3 or 4 batches and fry for 1 – 2 minutes until each side is golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon, place on a plate lined with kitchen paper to absorb the excess oil. Toss the doughnuts in in some caster sugar mixed with a pinch of cinnamon whilst still warm.

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