Forres March 2010

Forres March 2010

08/02/2010

12:35

Page 1

MARCH 2010

FREE

ÂŽ

SpotLight

$! $# #' ! !

on Forres and district

" ! # ! # # ' $ # "# ! # " % ! "

#! #' " "

# & !" #$# # " $ ! # $ # #

...information on your community

I n t h i s I s s u e ... page 3 clubs and societies; page 4 nimrod - 40 years of service; page 6 pastoral letter; page 10 council news; pages 12, 13 & 14 what’s on listings; page 16 school term dates; page 18 chef ’s confidential ; page 20 useful numbers, holidays and tides ; page 23 and advertisers index

IIT T Support Support a and nd e enhancements nhancements ffor or your your b business. usiness.

$ # % % # $ #$ $

Calll ttoday Cal oday and and talk talk to to Ian or Richard.

Richard.

$ # # ' # % &!

%%

$$ ' # # #

$ # % # $$ ' # % # % %$ ! # # ) $% # &#$

((( & "& &%) # &

Will you profit from the internet in 2010?

Get expert advice from a local, award-winning company on ecommerce, web design and SEO MORAY’S LEADING WEB EXPERTS

Canary Dwarf www.canarydwarf.co.uk mail@canarydwarf.co.uk We Work on the Web – Call us: 01309 255003

Competitive mpetitive rates, rates, all bills itemised.

Remote support. mote su pport.

SL and and telecoms telecom provision.

ADSL Hardware, rdware, ssoftware oftware and licensing.

Virus, us, s spyware spyware and and spam protection.

Malware ware removal. removal.

Experienced perienced engineers. engin Home me computer computer advice. ad Flexible approach. xible a pproach.

NEW: Surgery W: PC PC S urgery

Tel: T el: 01 01309 309 676151 6761 151 www.fireflyits.com w ww.fireflyits.c com Email: info@fireflyits.com info@fireflyit i s.com Email: Ho Horizon rizon Scotland, Scotland, T The he Enterprise Enterprise Park, Park, Forres, Forres, M Moray, oray, IIV36 V36 2AB 2AB

" ! !

Forres March 2010

08/02/2010

12:35

Page 2

" ! ! ! !

$ ! " ! ! ! ### " " " " !! ! ! ! !

! ! " !

! ! ! !

$) )% % ( $ )!&# # ( # $ !#% !( ' ( $ # ) %# '! & % #$ )!& (!& %! % % % #$% $% " %! ! !# % ' % # # ( $ ' % ! !( # $ !## $ !$$ !&% & !% $ & %!( !# !# !# % ! " $ ! % %

##! *

'** + - )&

,& ! & )$/ - &"& &, ',)* * ') '& / +,) / ,&+"$ (%

*+/ & . &, ')

&+ *+" & . "*! * ($,* ',) + *+/ ."&+ ) . )% )*

Live Music ")$* $', )" ,+

)" / +! )

(%

) 0 *+ ,) &+ 0 '%%' +"'& + $

... %'** ++ - )& ' ,#

! & ! # ! & & % " ! % # !

% ( & $ )

(*+,*0) ./+-// """' ' '!

') '& +) + ')) *

Use this voucher to obtain FREE membership

DKMA, Greshop Industrial Estate, Forres • 07718 984659 • www.kaizen-kickboxing.co.uk

Forres March 2010

08/02/2010

AIR TRAINING CORPS 446 (FORRES SQUADRON) Community organisation open to young men and women between the ages of 13 and 20. Victoria Road, Forres.

Contact Flt Lt Chris Leaney 690215 ALVES CHURCH GUILD Contact Mrs Butler 01343 850209 CHAN QUANSHU Traditional Chinese Quanshu (Kung Fu). No belts, gradings or competitions. Contact Archie McAllan 01343 569438 or 07799 064964 www.morayquanshu.co.uk DYKE PRE-SCHOOL CENTRE Dyke Village Hall, Dyke, IV36 1FR. Contact Yvette Halpin 0781 619 7766 or email yvette@yhalpin.orange home.co.uk.

FORRES ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP Meets last Thursday each month at Forres Town Hall.

Speakers and demonstrations. Contact Marie McKay 673505 FORRES TOASTMASTER CLUB Aim: to improve communication and leadership skills

12:35

Page 3

through a structured course of speeches. Welcomes members of all abilities and experience. Part of Toastmasters International. Contact Paul Harvey 694822 FORRES HARRIERS Small friendly club, various ages and abilities. Meets Tuesday and Thursday 6.30pm Swimming Pool/Roysvale Park in Winter,Grant Park in Summer. www.forresharriers.org.uk FORRES RAMBLERS Meets 1st Saturday of each month at 9.30a.m. at bottom of car park (opposite Applegrove School). Contact Carolyn Boyd 672286 HIGHLAND ROCK GARDEN CLUB Meets at Nairn Community Centre on 2nd Wednesday each month October to April, 7.30pm, everyone welcome.

Contact Carol Shaw 641405 HIP HOP DANCE CLASS Movement to music classes for children aged 3-16 years in Forres (Mon); Findhorn (Tues) & Kinloss (Weds). Contact Tanya Meager 07507 558685 MORAVIAN ORIENTEERS All ages welcome. Contact Dr Douglas Murray 672545 or

% ,- #+ .'+( %.& #'!

-#'! ,- -"+((& ,#!' %% 0(.+ '-+ % " -#'! + *.#+ & '-, 0+, /) +# ' #,- ' '( ( $ - + ,-#& - ,

%&.'+( "(-& #% (&

+ #! (++ ,

! (

ÂŽ

SpotLight Clubs and Societies

email douglas.murray9 @btinternet.com TRIBAL BELLY DANCE CLASS FOR BEGINNERS Mondays 7-8pm, Findhorn Dance Studio, ÂŁ4 per class, for more info contact Caroline tel: 01340 810258 or email info@carolinebury.com THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION (MORAY) Forres meetings: Beavers Tuesdays, Cubs - Mondays, Scouts - Fridays. Email beavers@morayscouts.org.uk (or @..... or scouts@..... etc) REBOOT (MORAY COMPUTER RECYCLING) Computers at affordable cost,

to Community/Voluntary groups and disadvantaged individuals. Contact 671681, 9 Greshop Road, Forres VARIS CLUB Open to all retired business and professional people. First Tuesday each month at 10am, Forres Town Hall, guest speakers, new members welcome. Contact Barry Higham 690162

If you would like details of your club or society included in this section please let us know.

Not all clubs will be listed every issue.

'' #&! $ ,#&! #$#&! * ++-* +" $ & -,, *+ 0, *#'* #&,#&! ( #*+ '-!" +,#&! $ +, *#&! $ , '' "#%& 1 ( # $#+,+ " *, * -*. 1'* * * & . #$ $ '& * )- +,

'&, , /+, / *,

!''!$ % #$ '% '*

Forres March 2010

08/02/2010

12:35

Page 4

The Nimrod MR2 40 years of service He was a mighty hunter before the Lord; therefore it is said, ‘Like Nimrod the mighty hunter before the Lord.’ Genesis 10:9 Recognising the need to remain at the forefront of maritime warfare technology, the RAF realised that the Nimrod MR1 required updating if it was to remain a viable weapons platform until the end of the century. On the 23 August 1979, the first Nimrod Mk2, XV 236 was transferred to RAF Kinloss having emerged from the British Aerospace factory at Woodford following conversion. The vast majority of the conversion from MR1 to MR2 involved a major refit of the navigational and attack systems.

The Nimrod MR1 (Maritime Reconnaissance), which replaced the aging Avro Shackleton, was introduced in 1969.

The design of the aircraft was based upon the world’s first ever passenger jet, the Comet, whilst inspiration for the aircraft’s name came from the Bible; and to this day the MR2 is familiarly known as ‘the Mighty Hunter’.

During the intervening years the aircraft has undergone significant upgrades to its mission system, sensors and self defence suites, thus maintaining the Nimrod as an extremely capable surveillance and attack platform. Since RAF St Mawgan closed in 1992, all Nimrod MR2s have been based at RAF Kinloss as part of 325 Expeditionary Air Wing, equipping Numbers 120 and 201 Squadrons along with the Operational Conversion Unit, No 42 (Reserve) Squadron. Another squadron, 206 Squadron was disbanded in 2005.

The MR2 is a versatile platform which makes it ideally suited to operate in a wide variety of roles including: communications, surveillance and attack support to land and maritime forces; maritime reconnaissance; anti-submarine warfare; and search and rescue. The Nimrod MR2 has made a significant contribution to all the major operations in which the UK has been involved in recent years. In particular the Nimrod has served with distinction in the Cold War, the Falklands Conflict, 2 Gulf Wars, and in support of the maritime blockade of the Balkans during the Bosnia crisis. From 2001 until 2009 the Nimrod maintained a presence in the Gulf area, where crews regularly flew over Iraq, Afghanistan, the Indian page 4 - March 2010

®

SpotLight Local Interest

Ocean and the Gulf of Oman. Additionally it has been involved in many other operations both in the UK and abroad, including providing support to the Lebanon crisis in July 2006.

All this has made the Nimrod MR2 one of the busiest aircraft in the RAF’s inventory.

Peacetime work includes surface and sub-surface surveillance, monitoring civilian and military shipping movements in the North Atlantic, and participating in Joint and multinational exercises around the world. There is always an aircraft on a 2-hour readiness for search and rescue (SAR) controlled by the Aeronautical Rescue Coordination Centre, located at Kinloss. Although the SAR service is primarily for downed military aircrew and military maritime incidents, the Nimrod also attends many civilian emergencies and provides a valuable addition to the work of the Maritime Coastguard Agency. With its capability to operate as low as 200 feet whilst over the sea, at speeds of under 200 mph and equipped with a powerful searchlight, the Nimrod can carry out searches, assist SAR helicopters or act as an on-scene commander for major maritime disasters.

During the MR2’s 41 year history, it has been involved in many high profile rescues, but equally many of its successes are still restricted information. In August 1985, Nimrods from Kinloss and St Mawgan were involved in the shepherding and ultimately, the rescue of Richard Branson and the crew of the Virgin Atlantic Challenger following a failed attempt at the Blue Riband Atlantic sea-crossing record. In 1988 3 Nimrods coordinated the rescue following the Piper Alpha oil rig disaster in the North Sea. The MR2 is to be replaced by the MRA4, with the first of nine aircraft expected to arrive at RAF Kinloss in Spring 2010.

Whilst 94% of the MRA4 is new, it builds on the capabilities provided by the MR2 but can gather, process and display up to 20 times more data than its predecessor. It’s maximum speed is slightly faster than the MR2 at 420 knots and it can fly 6000 miles or 14 hours without refuelling, almost twice as much as the MR2. This is the equivalent to being able to fly to the Caribbean or Washington and back without the need to refuel.

The legacy of the MR2 though will remain now that RAF Kinloss has, for the first time, got its very own gate guardian.

XV 240 was positioned in September 2009 and will provide a permanent reminder of the Mighty Hunter’s significance to this area.

SpotLight - Forres and District

Forres March 2010

08/02/2010

12:35

Page 5

IAN FRASER

JAYCEE’S COMPUTER CENTRE

www.jaycees.co.uk

www.jaycees.co.uk

SPECIALISING IN THE DESIGN BUILD and INSTALLATION OF PC SYSTEMS

(Est 1987) G UPGRADES G SOFTWARE G CONSULTANCY G SUPPORT G EPOS SYSTEMS G COMPUTER GAMES

SMALL or LARGE APPLICATIONS STANDARD or BESPOKE SOLUTIONS

FOR FREE ADVICE TELEPHONE BOB FORRES 676285, 55 HIGH STREET, FORRES

JC’s Chimney Sweep Service

Also supply/fit bird guards & cowls, bird nest removal - Guaranteed NO mess NACS & HETAS registered

Call John on 01667 456632 or 07712049774

~

DECORATOR INTERIOR & EXTERIOR LOCAL PROFESSIONAL

01309 675191 11 Ferry Rd, Forres

Annie Griffiths

Physiotherapist

01309 676050 annielgriffiths@btinternet.com Cameron Court, Fleurs Place, Forres IV36 1LX

-.'+% 3.# 0 .,"'# ,1+0.3$ .#

Departures DIRECT from INVERNESS MADEIRA - 31st March and 9th Nov. from £499 B&B MALTA - 13th April from £399 B&B LAKE GARDA - 27th June from £489 B&B CROATIA - 28th June from £579 HB JERSEY - 31st July and 21st August from £599 B&B PORTUGAL - 5th October from £679 All Inclusive

Departures DIRECT from ABERDEEN SORRENTO & BAY OF NAPLES - 5th June and 2nd October from £529 B&B HIDDEN PORTUGAL - 18th May from £569 HB CROATIA - 27th Sept. from £549 HB MADEIRA - 7th April from £519 B&B

All prices for 7 nights, direct flight, based on 2 sharing

Beaver Travel, 78 High Street, Forres www.beavtrav.com

Tel: 01309 672203

Beaver Travel in Forres is also a ticket agent for Eden Court Theatre, Inverness – at Box Office prices

A B T A a n d I AT A B o n de d f o r y o u r pr o t e c t i on

4 ##0 . '0 '// "3 1% #))3 #))3 .'#+"/ 4 * / '0/ 4 !# '+0'+% * -* 4 (# #!,. 0'+% -* 4 1!(3 '4 #)'!',1/ ,," /0'+%/ 4 #2 -.'+% /&',+ 4 %% !'0'+% '$0 "# /

.,"'# 3 ,..#/

4 -#+ 3/

&,- ,+)'+# 0 222 .,"'#!,1+0.3$ .# !,*

Forres March 2010

08/02/2010

12:35

Page 6

ÂŽ

SpotLight Picture by Roger Carr, Copyright

Having written many articles for magazines/publications for almost 24 years, I always find myself walking a tightrope between being topically relevant and predicting the future. I am writing this at the end of January for publication in March! I once wrote an article for the same publication period of March/April in the preceding January. In it, I “predicted� new life visible all around us, Daffodils in the woodlands and Lambs in the fields. Sadly for me and even worse for the farming community, we were hit by the foot and mouth outbreak. Consequently, no livestock was to be seen anywhere and my article was totally inappropriate.

In many respects I think it a great blessing from God that we are not privy to what the future holds for us. If we were,

Pastoral letter

I am sure that we would spend much of our time in a state of paralysing anxiety about what lies around the corner. How debilitating that would be? Rather than enjoying and living in the present moment and savouring every aspect of it, we would have that joy diminished, clouded by the mist of uncertainty.

Jesus, by virtue of the fact that he was both fully divine and fully human, knew our human condition from personal experience. He understood how worry can stifle us and that is why in the gospel of Matthew we hear Jesus teaching that worry is futile. “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they

do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?� Matt 6.25-26 The only thing we should concern ourselves with is to rejoice in the fact that we are ALL precious in the sight of God. God’s love for us is boundless and His mercy never ending. If only we could see each other as precious? If only we had boundless love and mercy for our sisters and brothers? Perhaps that is something we could strive towards as we journey through this Lent to the great feast of the Resurrection?

I think that’s a message that will still be relevant whatever happens between now and March 2010?

Fr Bob Halshaw KHS RAF

Clothes for all occasions!

Fashion Shop

20 High Street, Forres 01309 672717

It’s our 1st Birthday!

20% discount on all stock Saturday 27th March New Spring & Summer stock

Abby is back, after having her baby boy. Introductory offer 20% discount during February & March if you mention this advert or recieve ÂŁ10 discount on any of our Elemis anti-aging facials this month.

01343 556611 Hair & Beauty 228 High St, Elgin opp M&S

www.ultimatehairandbeauty.co.uk

Forres March 2010

08/02/2010

12:35

Page 7

leys road forres scotland IV36 1PH

relax - in the beautiful and contemporary surroundings where attention is paid to detail.

eat - 2 course supper special ÂŁ9.95 mon - fri or enjoy a complimentary pastry/cake with your morning coffee/afternoon tea.

"#$!%%

&

! ! !! " " # ! %

! # & !" $!#

drink - from organic fruit drinks, fine teas and coffees to premium draught and bottled beers, premium spirits, fine wines. We also have a fully stocked bar downstairs where we regularly have live music.

simply red restaurant + cafe bar 01309 676737•info@simplyredrestaurant.com

Moray Pest Control

RABBITS - MOLES - RODENTS - BIRDS - WASP AND INSECT CONTROL DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURAL SUPPLIER OF ELECTRONIC FLY UNITS AND FLY SCREENING

npla

Andy Wardley MBE

NATIONAL PEST TECHNICIANS ASSOCIATION

Greylag Cottage Broom of Moy Forres,IV36 2SR

ATB Certificated

Tel: 01309 671990

Mobile: 07798 708628

Email: andrewwardley@btinternet.com

! "

01343 850383 07967782180 !

# 36 2

$%

&$ %

!( $ $%

$ $

$ !

&+() & +)!% ))

$ '$

$ '$ ), ("!%

!) # &!# * !#!*! )

$ & % ! !!& $%

! " ! ! # ! #

* #

% % ( $ $ ! '

((( ( $ $ ! '

%& !

$ % !" %& & !$$ %

!!$ % #' " $!'"

Forres March 2010

08/02/2010

12:35

Page 8

LOGIE STEADING SPRING EXHIBITION

near Forres

AT THE ART GALLERY One of the strengths of Logie Steading is that all the businesses are individually CAFE owned and run by people who have a GIFTS passion for their ANTIQUES‘trade’. Gill and Weller de Oliveira are bringing their passion for & RESTORATION SECONDHAND BOOKS good food to the café.

River Walk & Playground

The Olive Tree Cafe It has always been a dream of ours26th to run a coffee Opening daily from February shop. From the middle of February, the cafe See our Business Profile on page 8 formerly knownofaschanges ‘Treats at for details atLogie’ Logie will become ‘The Olive Tree Café’, derived from our surname 6 miles south of Forres on A940 Oliveira.

01309 611378

After eight www.logie.co.uk years at Logie, Emma Swan is moving on to new ventures. We will continue her ethos of great food sourced locally and seasonally, adding a flare of our own incorporating our backgrounds.

hs of Logie Steading is that all the businesses are individually I grew up in Scotland and, coming from Brazil, my people who have a passion fororiginates their ‘trade’.

Gill Weller de husband Weller from a and culture of warmth ing their passion good food to the café: andfor genuine hospitality.

We met in Italy in the beautiful metropolis of Florence where I was attending the Apicius The Olive Tree Café Culinary School. Our experience working together in the Italian culture heightened our appreciation of great food and wonderful coffee. Now with two fun loving boys we look forward to opening our doors to you to dabble in delicious over freshly brewed een a dream some of ours to rundelicacies a coffee shop.

From the middle of coffee and tea at The Olive will Treebecome Café, Logie afe formerly known as ‘Treats at Logie’ ‘The Olive ved from our Steading. surname Oliveira.

01309 611733

Business Profile

s at Logie, Emma Swan is moving on to new ventures. We will 8 - March 2010 os of great foodpage sourced locally and seasonally, adding a flare of rating our backgrounds.

otland and, coming from Brazil, my husband Weller originates of warmth and genuine hospitality. We met in Italy in the polis of Florence where I was attending the Apicius Culinary

®

SpotLight Business Profile

Antiques & Restoration Giles Pearson offers a wide range of interesting traditional Country Antique furniture, and a Restoration service specialising in Cane and Rush seated chairs. All furniture is sourced within the U.K: Georgian furniture, Arts n' Crafts tables, Victorian Chests and Windsor chairs are always available and, if not in stock, Giles is happy to help source items 01309 611280

Bookshop Helen Trussell’s bookshop stocks mostly secondhand books. Prices to suit pockets shallow & deep.

Scottish books have a room to themselves. Wide range of subjects both factual & fictional. Open daily all year round, 11-5. Phone: 01309 611373 Ar t Galler y Panny Laing’s Art Gallery sources individual works of art from all over Scotland: from oil paintings and sculpture to jewellery and cards, the exhibition is an ever changing range to inspire an even wider range of tastes! 01309 611378

Diva Designs Christine and Kirsty, the Divas, have developed a distinct style with their unique fashion accessories and ‘objets’ made from raw wool and tweed, often embellished with embroidery. Their imaginations know no bounds and they now run courses.

Visit Logie Steading • Open daily from February 26th • 10.30am to 5pm On the B9007, 6 miles South of Forres

www.logie.co.uk

SpotLight - Forres and District

Forres March 2010

08/02/2010

12:35

Page 9

" " ! "

&$% 0 (&/3 #(& (# #-1&!# + /%# (#!/-&! ( +)#./&! +))#-!& ( -'#/. (( (#!/-&! ( +-' *!(0"&*$ #*#- ( + &*$ --&#" 0/ ,#!& (&./. &* +),0/# #/2+-'&*$ +-/ (# ,,(& *!# #./&*$ (#!/-&! ( *.,#!/&+* #./&*$

#(

+ & ( #

+

" " ! # $$$ " " ! # # # !

Amanda’s Pet Grooming 8 Caroline Street, Forres

Fully equipped salon for all your grooming

needs...anything from a nail clip or a bath to full clips and styling.

Dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats...just ask & we might be able to help.

Phone: 01309 676701

)/&('+. 0--*1 )/

# $

" !

'*

,%)*'

School of Motoring

Forres and Surrounding Areas

From beginners to advanced drivers

Providing the following services ...

One-to-one tuition

Reliable friendly tuition

Intensive courses

Block-booking discounts Pass Plus

Phone Stephen Ramsay now for details on ...

07739 1 61 51 4

ÂŁ26 a lesson FIFTH LESSON FREE for beginners

113 High Street, Forres Tel: 01309 675577

78 High Street, Nairn, Tel: 01667 456777

Forres March 2010

08/02/2010

12:35

Page 10

®

SpotLight Council News

Picture by Keith J Bissett , Copyright

EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF 17TH DECEMBER 2009 OF FORRES COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Public Session • A member of the public raised concerns about the plinth for bus timetables which had been positioned in the centre of the pavement adjacent to St Leonards Church, to the detriment of pedestrians with no sight. No consultation had been carried out on the location of the plinth, it failed to achieve disabled standards in that it had no audio facility and had had an impact on a visually handicapped person who walked into it because of its location. Heather Shaw, the Community Support Officer, was asked to find who was responsible for the siting of the plinth for the next meeting.

Action Heather Shaw Secretary’s Report • The Secretary briefed the members on

the input made to Moray Cllrs, with respect to the spending cuts, and the use of an outside agency to look at the savings that can be made in house without having to cut services to reduce the budget.

• The Secretary noted the continued stream of glossy draft publications from Moray Council & felt that this was one item which could be a candidate for cutbacks under the budget reductions.

One, The Tenants Voice, drew attention to the fitting of showers in council housing stock at a weekly rent increase of £2.55 for a period of 12 years, a total cost of some £1600 per shower unit. He pointed out that the article did not specify whether this involved outside contractors or work done by the DLO.

Treasurer’s Report • The Treasurer reported that the account stood at £60.65.

A.O.C.B. • Cllr Hayward again asked that the Castle Inn be given a face lift. The building appearance was deteriorating & becoming more shabby as the time went on.

• Members asked if the status of Moray Cllr Hamilton could be raised on next months agenda. As a Moray Cllr, for the ward of Forres, members felt that his non attendance at our meetings since the introduction of the multi-member wards was not acceptable.

Date of Next Meeting • Thursday 21st Jan 2010

EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF 18TH NOVEMBER 2009 OF DYKE LANDWARD COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Evaluation of Pilot to promote Community Council Awareness • Second round of nominations is now underway and TF application was completed, proposed by CMcL and Seconded by AS. It was also suggested that the poster advertising this was put up in the Hall and we contact Forres Gazette for a short piece on this to encourage volunteers.

Budget Consultation Sessions • HS fed back to the group as she had attended the Forres Meeting on 17th November. Two short presentations were given by Alistair Kennedy and Mark Palmer and then the assembled company were asked to form small groups to consider best use of limited funds and identify which Council services could best cope with reduction in spending. HS commented that we have hard choices to make to reduce

spending by £20 million over 4 years.

• It was agreed that our CC should participate in this consultation.14.

AOCB • HS introduced herself and explained her role as Support Officer to the Community Council and other groups in the Area. At present the Support needs of each group are being scoped and HS went through a questionnaire with the CC to establish these for our CC. • The issue of dog fouling has been brought to Member of the CC, particularly in the Graveyard at Dyke. IO agreed to speak to the Community Warden to increase patrolling the area and identify culprits if possible.

• There is an area of ground on Darklass Brae which is believed to belong to the Council. It has become overgrown with Rosebay Willow Herb and requires to be cut back before it seeds further. IO

agreed to check whether this is Council land and can be attended to.

The road way through Darklass Steading from Dyke to the Kintessack/Lochloy Road has been gated and locked for some time. It was noted that this road provides the only escape route from Dyke should severe flooding occur and that a key should be available locally in such an emergency. The land belongs to Moray Estates and they should be contacted to set up an system to access the key to the gate if required.

• Objection to Broom of Moy Flood Alleviation plan was still ongoing and IO agreed to find out the date for Public Enquiry.

Date of Next Meeting • Wednesday 27th January, 7.00pm at Dyke Hall and thereafter 3rd Wednesday of each Calendar month.

OTHER COMMUNITY COUNCIL CONTACTS

Findhorn & Kinloss Community Council: meets last Thursday of every month (excluding July and page 10 - March 2010

December) 7.30pm at alternate venues.

Contact: Mr Tim Negus (Secretary) on 691823.

SpotLight - Forres and District

Forres March 2010

08/02/2010

12:35

Page 11

% # # '( & $" # '% # '$" ( " + ( )' ,( #' * $ " #) ()& # ($% $ ( & # & $ #' # !) # &(& # & # + $$ #) + ( '$" $! *$)& ( ' #( & $% # # $)&' " %" %& # # )"" & " %" Fully licensed Table service Cocktail and Mocktail menu Lunchtime specials Free WiFi Food and Coffee to go

Free Scone and Jam with every hot drink purchased within the first week Home bakes and pastry selection “Piece of Cake� outside catering available for fine dining or large events

$&& ' (& ( $%%$' ( ( $! $$(

Neil Matheson, Builder Free Estimates

Forres 01309 674508

Free Estimates House Builds Extensions Garages Garden Walls

01309 676807

07761 342759

Environmental Education in Action

Holiday and School time Bushcraft Courses and After School Nature Club

Available for booking now!

Let your wild side out and get to know the wild things! on your doorstep enquiries@wild-things.org.uk www.wild-things.org.uk 01309 690 450

%%% "#$ !# $

Forres March 2010

08/02/2010

12:35

Page 12

®

®

SpotLight SpotLight What’s On

Nairn Drama Club presents The Steamie, by Tony Roper

What’s On

8th, 9th,10th & 11th March 2010 7.30pm Venue: The Little Theatre, King Street, Nairn Tickets: £7 From Atmosphere, 5 High Street, Nairn (Tel 01667 451800) Or Avril (Tel 01667 453736)

FEBRUARY / MARCH 2010

FEBRUARY 25 thursday

help for heroes! live music charity showcase, 8pm, kinloss rugby club, all welcome, contact gavin connolly tel: 07984 197093 or email presumeddeadband@gmail.com abbamania - the concert, 7.30pm, elgin town hall, £17.50, contact robert pratt for details 0141 5777798

26 friday

tribute to elton john, 8pm, the mosset tavern, forres, £7, tel: 672981

27 saturday

eastern star coffee morning, forres town hall orienteering in lossie forest, 10.30am, signposted off the lossie to lhanbryde road one mile east of the cemetery, small informal event suitable for all the family, £3 adults £2 juniors, contact eddie harwood 01343 843294 www.moravianorienteering.org charity dance in aid of the luchenza living and learning adventure malawi 2010, 7.30pm, dyke village hall, £10 including stovies, bring your own drink & glasses, contact eilidh for tickets tel: 641380 live music - broken wing, the seaforth club, elgin, contact 01343 542089 club m disco, til 3am, the mosset tavern, forres, £3 before midnight / £5 after, tel: 672981

28 sunday

dressage, mundole, www.mundoleequestrian.com or tel: 07901 602042

MARCH 1-31 monday-wednesday

falconer museum local hero - exhibition of banners created by local schoolchildren celebrating the life of hugh falconer, fossil collector, contact 673701 for more information.

Moray Province Curling Development Group COME AND TRY CURLING Moray Leisure Centre, Elgin Tuesday 2nd March 5pm to 7pm or 7pm to 9pm For details and booking contact Les Morgan 01309 676716

2 tuesday

annual youth concert, forres town hall come & try curling, 5pm-7pm or 7pm-9pm, moray leisure centre, elgin, contact les morgan 676716 for more details and to book benny gallagher, 8pm, the warehouse theatre, lossiemouth, £10, contact 01343 814004 or visit page 12 - March 2010

www.thebooth.co.uk to book

3 wednesday

gilded balloon comedy, universal hall, findhorn, £14/£12, contact 691170 6.30pm, followed by music by crazy g with local singer & karaoke at 8pm, braeval hotel, nairn see www.braevalhotel.co.uk for more details maggie macinnes, 8pm, universal hall, findhorn, £9/£7, contact 691170 bandstand beer festival - music with andy may on keyboards & guest vocalist, 8pm, claymore house hotel, nairn, see www.braevalhotel.co.uk for more details

5 friday

town hall cinema, forres town hall ishbel macaskill renowned gaelic singer in concert, 8pm, moray art centre, findhorn, £9/£7; plus singing workshop sat 6th (venue tbc) all enquiries kate 01343 850266

6 saturday

riding for the disabled coffee morning, forres town hall children 1st ladies lunch, ramnee hotel, forres, contact 01309 673016 young musician competition, 2pm-4pm, st. coloumba’s church, elgin, free admission, contact dr jane crawford 01343 810676 kieran goss, 8pm, the loft, east grange, £10/£12, contact 07977 150641/01343 850111 for tickets

7 sunday

showjumping, mundole, tel: 07901 602042 www.mundoleequestrian.com

10 wednesday

highland rock garden club:the plants of the hohe tauern - carol & david shaw, 7.30pm, nairn community centre, £2, tel: 641405 for more details

UNIVERSAL HALL, FINDHORN

Ken Campbell’s Ideal Band £9/£7 Friday 12th Mar. - 8pm

The Government Inspector £9/£7/£5 Saturday 13th Mar. - 7.30pm Maggie MacInnes £9/£7 Friday 19th Mar. - 8pm

SpotLight - Forres and District

One Satu

Shak Satu

01

Forres March 2010

®

ht

On

RN

9/£7 8pm

7/£5 0pm

9/£7 8pm

08/02/2010

12:35

Page 13

12 friday

dyke garden club - ian suttie ‘changes in wildlife in the forres area’, 7.30pm, dyke village hall town hall cinema, forres town hall ken campbell’s ideal band, 8pm, universal hall, findhorn, £9/£7, contact 691170

13 saturday

cats protection coffee morning, 10am-12noon, forres town hall, £1, contact penelope smitten 01343 850315 the government inspector, 7.30pm, universal hall, findhorn, £9/£7/£5 children, contact 691170

14 sunday

dressage, mundole, www.mundoleequestrian.com or tel: 07901 602042

15 monday

katona twins - guitar duo, 7.30pm, south room, gordonstoun school, near elgin, £10/£5, tel: 01343 Presents

Kieran Goss

At The Loft, Kinloss Sat 6th March 8pm

2pm/3pm; whisky tasting, 4pm, £15; scottish piper & screening of final match rbs 6 nations - scotland v ireland, 5pm; live music & disco by old spice, 8pm, braeval hotel, nairn see www.braevalhotel.co.uk for more details band stand beer festival - charity dinner, 7pm, claymore house hotel, £25, booking essential, contact 01667 452341, see www.braevalhotel.co.uk for more details organ spectacular with carlo curley, 7.30pm, st leonards church, forres, tickets £10/£5 under 16’s available from mackenzie & grant estate agent, forres or by emailing christine andrew alec.andrew@btinternet.com

21 sunday

bandstand beer festival - open mic, 2pm-7pm; meet the brewer, 3pm/4pm; charity ale quiz, 5pm, £2 entry; live music & disco by old spice, 8pm, braeval hotel, nairn, see www.braevalhotel.co.uk for more details showjumping, mundole, tel: 07901 602042 www.mundoleequestrian.com

22 monday

bandstand beer festival - charity pool tournament, 8pm, £2 entry, braeval hotel, nairn see www.braevalhotel.co.uk for more details

26 friday

Tickets: 07977 150641/01343 850111

837894 or email gordonstoun.concerts.society@hotmail.com

17 wednesday

rafford wri healthy eating demonstration, rafford village hall, contact marjory wallace tel: 676517

19 friday

bandstand beer festival - opening ceremony,

20 saturday

dyke primary school pta coffee morning, 10am12noon, forres town hall one up and one down, 7.30pm, universal hall, findhorn, £9/£7/£5 under 16’s, contact 691170 bandstand beer festival - meet the brewer,

One Up And One Down £9/£7/£5 (U16) Saturday 20th Mar. - 7.30pm

Shakespeare Vs Shakespeare £9/£7/£5 (U16) Saturday 27th Mar. - 7.30pm Tickets available at the Phoenix Stores 01309 690110, or online at www.thebooth.co.uk For more details tel: 01309 691170 or see the website w w w. u n i v e r s a l h a l l . c o . u k SpotLight - Forres and District

women behaving badly - fiona knowles/the misfits, 7.30pm, the warehouse theatre, lossiemouth, £10, contact 01343 814004 or visit www.thebooth.co.uk to book cinema nairn - moon(15), 7.30pm, nairn community centre, king street, nairn, £4 aduts/£3 under 18’s, visit www.cinemanairn.blogspot.com for details tribute to girls aloud, the mosset tavern, forres, £10, tel: 672981

27 saturday

st johns church coffee morning, 10am-12noon, forres town hall, £1, contact very rev. clifford piper 672856 shakespeare vs shakespeare, 7.30pm, universal hall, findhorn, £9/£7/£5 under 16’s, contact 691170

JJ Gilmour at The Loft Venue Saturday 27th February 9pm £10/£12 JJ has built up a staunch fan base across Europe, and is widely recognised as one of Scotland’s most distinctive singer/songwriters, abe to fuse moving, intelligent lyrics with melodic harmonies.

More details on JJ can be found at www.jjgilmour.com

jj gilmour, 9pm, the loft venue, £10, contact 01343 850111 club m disco, til 3am, the mosset tavern, forres, £3 before midnight/£5 after, tel: 672981

30 tuesday

feltmaking, 1pm-3pm, free family drop-in at the falconer museum, contact 673701 for more info.

If you are a Pub, Bar/Hotel that hosts entertainment events we will publish these free of charge. Call 01309 690063

March 2010 - page 13

Forres March 2010

08/02/2010

12:35

Page 14

APRIL 2010 in brief 1-30 thursday-friday falconer museum john murray - exhibition of the scottish publisher and friends at the falconer museum, contact 673701 for more information.

1 thursday falconer museum birds & bees, 1pm-3pm, free family drop-in at the falconer museum, contact 673701 for more information.

3 saturday varis royal arch charter coffee morning, forres town hall 4 sunday forestry commission easter extravaganza, 1pm-4pm, the ever popular bunny hunt is back, and this year is bigger and more spectacular than ever! meet at Roseisle car park, near Elgin, ÂŁ2 per car.

6 tuesday falconer museum eggstravaganza, 1pm-3pm, free family drop-in at the falconer museum, contact 673701 for more information.

8 thursday falconer museum bugs & blossoms, 1pm-3pm, free family drop-in at the falconer museum, contact 673701 for more information.

9 friday dyke garden club - agm, 7.30pm, dyke village hall paul rose band, 9pm, the loft venue, £8, contact 01343 850111 10 saturday moray conservatives coffee morning, forres town hall middle eastern film festival - pomegranates & myrrh, 7.30pm, universal hall, findhorn, £4/£3 under 16’s, contact 691170 11 sunday middle eastern film festival - on the way to school, 7.30pm, universal hall, findhorn, £4/£3 under 16’s, contact 691170 14 wednesday highland rock garden club:propogating my way - john owen, 7.30pm, nairn community centre, £2 tel: 641405 for more details 16 friday boxing club fundraiser, forres town hall elizabeth rogers, 7.30pm, universal hall, findhorn, £10/£8, contact 691170 17 saturday rafford wri coffee morning, 10am-12noon, forres town hall, contact marjory wallace tel: 676517 friends of guiding coffee afternoon, 2pm-4pm, forres town hall, contact tina coffey tel: 676936 21 wednesday rafford wri talk by community police officer, rafford village hall, contact marjory wallace tel: 676517 23 friday tribute to girls aloud, the mosset tavern, forres, £10, tel: 672981 24 saturday children 1st coffee morning, forres town hall highland rock garden club:annual show, plant sale & coffee morning, 10am, nairn community centre, £2, tel: 641405 for more details 30 friday cinema nairn - the searchers (u), 7.30pm, nairn community centre, king street, nairn, £4 aduts/£3 under 18’s, visit www.cinemanairn.blogspot.com for details page 14 - March 2010

!

!

" " ##

!

" $

% & '

'

( ' ) )

'

" *

'

'

)

$ +

( + '

# $ % & '()) $ *

# + , %

" # $ "

% &

#

'

& ( #

")

#

! "# $ % &

! "# $ % & %"'

%"' % % ($ ) " $ * ($ ) " $ * +, +,

3+ !

3+ !

0++ ! "! *-)0+ *.).0

' -0++ ! "! *,,)++ *,/)40

$

4+ ! % % $! !! 4+ !

*/)-0 */)2+

*,3)40 *,1)40

$ ( 4 % !

" 0 " 0 " & " & 0 " 1 " -0 0+ ,++ *,)-0 *,)44 *-)44 " " " ! " " # ( # ! ! ! !

Forres March 2010

08/02/2010

12:35

Page 15

,,part part of of the the Moorings Moorings

ÂŽ

SpotLight Business Profile

Mediquip Group, Group,supply supply && service service mobility mobility Mediquip equipment from from Shetland Shetland to to the the North North of of equipment England for for the the general general public, public,NHS, NHS,Council Council England Authorities && Charity Charity Organisations.

Organisations. We We pride pride Authorities ourselves on on the the level level of of service service we we have have ourselves achieved over over the the last last 20 20 years years and and have have three three achieved fully equipped vans to deal with any emergency fully equipped vans to deal with any emergency break down down experienced experienced by by our our customers customers or or break for our our general general service service && maintenance maintenance work. work. for

the product product that that isis the best suited suited && best tailored ifif tailored necessary to to necessary their specific their specific requirements,aa requirements, cup of of tea tea or or cup coffee is always coffee is always

welcomed by by

welcomed

our customers. customers. our

We have have two twoArea Area Consultants Consultants covering covering the the We area,Bill Bill McLauchlan McLauchlan inin the the North North and and Mary Mary area, Bryans inin the the South.

South. Both Both are are very very experienced experienced Bryans and possess an exceptional level of knowledge and possess an exceptional level of knowledge to assisting assisting our our customers. customers. to

OurWorkshop Workshop Manager Manager isisEd EdGrigor Grigorwho who Our oversees the the field field engineers engineersand andundertakes undertakesthe the oversees day to day running of our fully equipped day to day running of our fully equipped workshops.Ed Ed isis always always at athand handto tooffer offer workshops. assistance and and advice. advice. assistance

As well well as as out out inin the the field field we we have have two two highly highly As trained && experienced experienced ladies ladies who who work work from from trained our Mobility Mobility && Independent Independent Living Living Centre Centre inin our Forres covering covering showroom showroom enquiries enquiries and and Forres customer service. service. Great Great time time isis taken taken with with all all customer our visitors visitors to to the the centre centre to to ensure ensure that that we we find find our

free of of charge chargehome home We offer offer free We demonstrations and and trial trial periods periodswhere whereour our demonstrations customers have have the the opportunity opportunityto totry tryout outthe the customers product at at their their leisure leisure within withintheir theirown own product environment. environment.

#!" #!" #" "" #" ""

SpotLight - Forres and District

With us us being being part part of of the theMoorings MooringsMediquip Mediquip With Group we we are are able able to to source source&&import importnew newand and Group innovative products products from from around aroundthe theworld worldand and innovative bring them them to to you you here here whether whetherititbe beaasmall small bring lightweight manual manual chair chair from fromItaly Italyto tospecialised specialised lightweight paediatric aids aids from fromAmerica.

America. Our OurChief Chief paediatric Executive,Girvan Girvan MacCorkell MacCorkellaims aimsto toachieve achieve Executive, and promote promote an an exceptional exceptionalproduct productrange rangeand and and First Class Class Service Serviceto toall. all.

First

" ! " ! """ " ! """ " !

! ! ! !

March 2010 - page 15

Forres March 2010

estwoo W

12:35

Page 16

Westwood, Littlemill, Nairn Tel. 01667 454536 or

gillian@westwoodcattery.co.uk

d

Ca ttery

08/02/2010

www.westwoodcattery.co.uk

Feline Advisory Bureau Registered, Listed in Good Cattery Guide

School Dates for 2010/2011 (all dates inclusive) Spring Term Ends Friday 26th March 2010 Summer Term Starts Monday 12th April 2010 May Day Holiday Monday 3rd May 2010 In-service Closure Thursday 20th May 2010 In-service Closure Friday 21st May 2010 Summer Term Ends Friday 2nd July 2010 for 2010/2011 (all dates inclusive) Autumn Term Starts Tuesday 17th August 2010 Autumn Term Ends Friday 8th October 2010 Winter Term Starts Monday 25th October 2010

速

SpotLight School Term Dates

In-service Closure Friday 12th November 2010 In-service Closure Monday 15th November 2010 In-service Closure Tuesday 16th November 2010 Winter Term Ends Wed. 22nd December 2010 Spring Term Starts Thursday 3rd January 2011 Mid-term Holiday Friday 11th February 2011 Mid-term Holiday Monday 14th February 2011 Spring Term Ends Friday 1st April 2011 Summer Term Starts Monday 18th April 2011 Good Friday Holiday Friday 22nd April 2011 May Day Holiday Monday 2nd May 2011 Summer Term Ends Friday 1st July 2011

Forres March 2010

08/02/2010

12:35

Page 17

Some people just can’t wait to save money

The M&C loyalty card

Forres March 2010

08/02/2010

12:35

Page 18

The Great Wall Run!

Sweet & Sour Chicken

®

SpotLight Chef’s Confidential

This month we are going all Chinese with this great recipe and it’s really easy. The reason we have gone Chinese this month is that I am going to Beijing in May to run the Great Wall of China Marathon.

Some say it is the hardest marathon in the world and some say if there is one marathon you have to run before you die it would be the great wall.

The Great Wall Marathon will be a tough, beautiful and definitely extraordinary experience.

The 5164 steps of the Great Wall will put me to the test, The Great Wall Marathon is the ideal way to combine an unusual running event with exploring one of the world’s most astonishing sights.

We have hooked up with Tom Chamberlain from Marys Meals Charity to raise money. I would like to say a big thanks to DC (Doug Cowie) and the Sunday morning club for helping me get the miles in!!

F or t he sa uce 4 tbsp chicken stock 2 tbsp tomato ketchup 1 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar 2 tbsp caster sugar F or t he b at te r 1 egg yolk freshly ground black pepper 1½ tbsp cornflour 1 tbsp milk I n g re d ie n ts 200g white rice 4 tbsp vegetable oil 250g chicken breast, diced 75g carrots, cut into thin 'matchsticks' 60g baby sweetcorn, sliced 60g green beans, trimmed 2 tbsp sliced spring onions

page 18 - March 2010

M e th o d Cook the rice according to the instructions on the packet then make the sauce by mixing together all the sauce ingredients in a bowl.

Beat together the batter ingredients in another bowl.

Heat two tablespoons of oil in a saucepan. Dip the chicken in the batter, then fry it carefully. Remove from the pan and set aside. Next, stir fry the carrots, baby corn and green beans in the remaining two tablespoons of oil for four minutes.

Add the sauce and boil for one minute. Then add the chicken and spring onions and heat through.

Spoon a helping of sweet and sour chicken on top of a bed of rice. Serve.

Climbing the Great Wall of China might not take your breath away but the scenery most certainly will.

H a p p y C o o k in g !

J o h n Mc C r u d e n h e a d c h ef , c h a pt e r o n e r e s t a u r a n t f o rre s h ig h s t re e t

SpotLight - Forres and District

Forres March 2010

08/02/2010

12:35

Page 19

Chapter One

th

10-11am pizza and pasta

buffet

Bottle of Wine (See voucher for details) CanapĂŠs Chapter One Bread 10p Mix-Up Bag after your meal

Sonas, Todholes, Dallas, Forres, Moray, IV36 2RW.

T: 01343 890273 M: 07881462217

EarthShare

Pete Pe te M Mitchell itchell - Architectural Architectural Technician Technician

67mm

Weekly Veg Boxes

Organic, local, seasonal 3 box sizes

Taste the Difference!

FREE to all new subscribers Boxing Clever Cookbook - as featured on Radio 4

Tel. 07825 667601 info@earthshare.co.uk www.earthshare.co.uk

2 Music

T

NEW TO ELGIN APRIL 2010 Elgin Due to an increase in popular demand, the following classes are FULLY BOOKED until April 2010

1-2-1 & Group Vocal Coaching / Song-writing & Recording Packages / Keyboard Coaching / Exam & Audition Prep / In-house Pre-school Music

INSPIRE 3&4 Tish still has SOME spaces available in The Birnie Inn Vocal Workshops and the (3Singspiration, Years-18 Years) Wednesdays Kinder House Tinkles Workshops

46mm

PM Designs

Engineering En gineering & 3d 3d CAD CAD Drawings Drawings

L Loft oft C Conversions onversions

pet e. mit c h ell@ pmd es ign s . eu

Garages Garag es

-

Alterations - Self Self B Build uild - E Extensions xtensions - New New B Builds uilds

Planning & Warrant Drawings For Building Projects

mar

dance / sing / act

After the success of the Musical Theatre under 18s class Inspire1 in Buckie, Tish and Leyonee are delighted to announce Inspire2 in Buckie & Inspire3 in Elgin

Leyonee Forbes, Tish Tindall & Lauren Ash

contact:shona@tsquaredmusic.com For bookings or enquiries contact Shona 07977 272745 or Shona@tsquar edmusic.com Shona@tsquaredmusic.com

Spotlight Advert

WEF Jan " 2010

!

Forres March 2010

08/02/2010

12:35

Page 20

速

SpotLight

Picture by Karen Barclay , Copyright

Useful Contacts, Holidays and Tide Times

SCHOOLS Andersons Primary School..........................(01309) 672887 Applegrove Primary School ........................(01309) 672367 Dyke Primary School ..................................(01309) 641275 Kinloss Primary School ..............................(01309) 690376 Pilmuir Primary School ................................(01309) 673034 Forres Academy ..........................................(01309) 672271 DOCTORS Forres Health Centre ....................................0845 337 1120 Leanchoil Hospital ......................................(01309) 672284 Dr Grays Hospital, Elgin ..............................(01343) 543131 PHARMACIES Hickeys ......................................................(01309) 672614 Harrolds ......................................................(01309) 672784 Boots ..........................................................(01309) 673370 VETS Moray Coast Veterinary Group....................(01309) 672243

Holiday Dates Good Friday Easter Monday Forres Holiday Early May Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday Forres Holiday Forres Holiday

Friday 2nd April Monday 5th April Monday 19th April Monday 3rd May Monday 31st May Monday 7th June Monday 26th July

LOW TIDE TIMES FOR FINDHORN IN MARCH Walking on the beach should be possible 2 hours either side of these times AM PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

M TU W TH F SA SU

06.05 06.47 07.28 08.07 08.47 09.31 10.22

page 20 - March 2010

18.36 19.20 20.00 20.39 21.18 22.01 22.55

8 M 9 TU 10 W 11 TH 12 F 13 SA 14 SU 15 M 16 TU 17 W 18 TH 19 F

DENTISTS Dentist - Orchard Road................................(01309) 675544 Dentist - Leys ..............................................(01309) 673553

Police Station ................................................0845 600 5700 Bus Station, Elgin .......................................(01343) 544222 Citizens Advice Bureau ...............................(01343) 550088 Dalcross Airport ...........................................(01667) 464000 Dallas Village Hall .......................................(01343) 890243 James Milne Institute (Findhorn) ................(01309) 692365 Rafford District Hall......................................(01309) 674583 Forres Town Hall ..........................................(01309) 675140 Moray Council (Forres).................................(01309) 694000 Moray Council (Elgin) .................................(01343) 543451 National Rail Enquiries ..................................08457 484950 Forres Library ..............................................(01309) 672834 Forres House Com Education Centre ........(01309) 672838 If you have any suggestions for additional useful numbers please email these to us on admin@spotlighton.co.uk

Summer Bank Holiday Monday 2nd August Forres Holiday Monday 20th September Forres Holiday Monday 18th October St Andrews Day Tuesday 30th November Christmas Day Sub. Monday 27th December Boxing Day Sub. Tuesday 28th December New Years Day Sub. Monday 3rd January 2011 2nd January Sub. Tuesday 4th January 2011 AM 11.35 00.14 01.52 03.03 03.50 04.28 05.04 05.36 06.07 06.37 07.08 07.39

PM 13.18 14.44 15.38 16.20 16.56 17.28 17.58 18.28 18.58 19.28 19.59

20 SA 21 SU 22 M 23 TU 24 W 25 TH 26 F 27 SA 28 SU 29 M 30 TU 31 W

AM 08.12 08.49 09.35 10.37 00.51 02.17 03.18 05.10 05.57 06.41 07.24

PM 20.31 21.09 21.59 23.09 12.05 13.41 14.51 15.48 17.40 18.26 19.11 19.52

SpotLight - Forres and District

Forres March 2010

08/02/2010

12:35

Page 21

SINGING LESSONS

Learn to make the most of your voice with an experienced professional vocalist/teacher.

HIGHLAND BEAUTY CLINIC

For bookings and enquiries, contact Andrea Turner

07846 048680

‘Mother & Daughter’ Special NEWMothering S PA D AY PA C March KAGES Sunday 14th

www.andreaturner-singjazz.co.uk

& day spa

SPAFacial DAY BEAUTY Mini

SPA DAY DETOX or Back Massage • Lunch colouredElemis polish £45 Ocean Wrap mini-Aromaspa

Manicure Elemis Aromapure Taster Facial& Detox Box (Far Infra Red sauna) Shower Toenails filed and painted 675674 01309 il fil d d i t d Fi

Swedish back massage www.highlandbeautyclinic.com Detox Box (Far Infra Red sauna)

ShowerForres 153 High Street,

-*"--2' 20%%2 -00%1

444 !/3!*(11 #- 3)

Muay Thai is the devastating 'Science of 8 Limbs" from Thailand, developed over 1000's of years.

Sailing Sail Food and fun

• Sailing Lessons • Powerboat Lessons • Relax in the CafÊ • Fashion Shop • Chandlers

Kids Fun Days Come and try sessions Youth and adults course

Marina Shop open 9am-5pm Captains Table CafĂŠ open 10am-5pm - Daily

Captains Table Cafe open 10am-5pm Findhorn Marina7days a week Email: info@findhornmarina.com Tel: 01309 690099 Tel: 01309 690099 or info@findhornmarina.com

!*-, !,!&%0

-, !+ 2- .+ 3%1 %$ !+ 2- .+ '301 0( !+ 2- .+ !2 !+ 2- .+

ZZZ UI\F QHW

5R\DO )LQGKRUQ <DFKW &OXE

5)<&

! # " ) ! " %

( $ " ' %$ % #%"" % # " ( $ $ ( " $ %

& "# ! "

#

0 #%% , #!"% ' + + *. (% (-*+ ," /#," )*#. , )((% *(& 2 ) / -%% , #%+ /// *- (* ' (*% ' (.#%% ( -$ & #% (* ' " 1 ,#+ %# ( -$

Th

R fl

!

!

!

!

Gateaux Regal

Contact Jean Luc on 01667 455166 or visit at Unit 13 C1 Balmakeith Industrial Estate, Nairn

SpotLight on Forres is published by Winterburn Media Ltd, Comraich, Woodside Farm, Kinloss, Forres, IV36 3UA. All advertising and editorial enquiries tel: 01309 690063 or email: admin@spotlighton.co.uk www.spotlighton.co.uk

Forres March 2010

08/02/2010

12:35

Page 22

Vibration training on the Body Action is a nonstrenuous, low impact method of exercise that takes only 10 minutes, yet achieves greater results than conventional training without the effort.

Vibration training is the perfect tool for people who want more from their workout - from the professional athlete to those with physical limitations.

A complete Body Workout in only

Body Action workouts offer the following benefits in a 10 minute workout without placing high loads on the tendons and joints:

F Improved body shape

F Increased muscle strength F Fat reduction

F Improved flexibility

F Reduced appearance of cellulite

F Increased range of motion F Increased toxin removal F Increased bone density

F Reduced lower back pain F Enhanced pain reduction

F Improved explosive power

10 minutes

Forres March 2010

08/02/2010

12:35

Page 23

ÂŽ

SpotLight Advertisers Index

Advertisers Index Ace Adventures ..................................................................3 Adeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Firewood ................................................................23 Alastair Munro Plumbing & Heating ..................................3 Amandaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pet Grooming ....................................................9 An Easy Drive ......................................................................9 Andrea Turner, Singing Tuition..........................................21 Aqualiss Hair ....................................................................21 Beaver Travel ......................................................................5 Brodie Countryfare..............................................................5 Canary Dwarf ....................................................Front Cover Chapter One Restaurant ..................................................19 Chimes CafĂŠ ......................................................Front Cover Delta Electrical ....................................................................9 Earthshare ........................................................................19 East Grange Activity Centre ................................................6 Ferrari Horsefeeds ............................................................23 Findhorn Marina ................................................................21 Firefly IT Solutions..............................................Front Cover Gateux Regal ....................................................................21 Gordon Scott, C. A. ..........................................................11 Highland Beauty Clinic......................................................21 Highland Paper ................................................................14 Home Comfors by Sandra ..................................................7 Ian Fraser, Decorator ..........................................................5 Ian Stephen, Joiner ............................................................9 Inspired by Kitchens ............................Outside Back Cover Jayceeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Computer Centre ................................................5 JC Chimney Sweeps ..........................................................5 Kaizen Fitness Studio..........................................................2 Kleeneze, Sky High Team ................................................19 Les Hester Photography ....................................................5 Logie Steading ..............................8 & Outside Back Cover Mackenzie & Cruickshank ................................................17 McDonald & Munro Ltd ......................................................2 Moray Coast Vets ................................Outside Back Cover

Watson

# "

Alistair W. Watson

# !

SpotLight - Forres and District

Moray Muay Thai ..............................................................21 Moray Pest Control ............................................................7 Moray Province Curling Club ............................................12 Moray Steiner School........................................................16 Morscot Utilities..................................................Front Cover Mosset Tavern ....................................................................2 Nairn Drama Club ............................................................12 Neil Matheson, Builder......................................................11 Orlando Holiday Villa ........................................................21 Paul Etherington, Decorator................................................7 Physiofirst ............................................................................5 PM Designs ......................................................................19 Rafford Cycles ..................................................................19 Roof Wizard ........................................................................3 Royal Findhorn Yacht Club ..............................................21 Scotengineering ..................................................................2 Simply Red Restaurant ......................................................7 Smith & Castle Jewellers ....................................................9 Stuart Allan ........................................................................11 Stuarts Cycles ......................................Outside Back Cover T2 Music ............................................................................19 T2 Presents ......................................................................13 The Loft ....................................................................13 & 14 Time Out CafĂŠ, The ..........................................................11 Ultimate Hair & Beauty........................................................6 Unique Beauty ..........................................Front Cover & 22 Universal Hall ............................................................12 & 13 Walk Moray..........................................................................2 Watson Plumbing & Heating ............................................23 Westwood Cattery ............................................................16 Wheelchair Care ........................................................7 & 15 Wild Things ......................................................................11 Wyvis Tree & Garden Services..........................................21 Zero, Fashion Shop ............................................................6

! !

16.5: ((' -* /,9(' &130 ;

-* .$:(34 2(..(54 ; 1* )11' 6304 3 1+0 +6'.(:4

-* 3-83,*+54 ;

3 1+0 !,.7(3 ; 2.64 15+(34 ,3' 11' -* ($0654 ; -* 8,.' ,3' !((' ; 3$,*),(.' $3/

,05(44$& 133(4 # ! "(.(2+10( (/$,. $3-)(33$3, $1. &1/

8(%4,5( (33$3,+134()(('4 &1/ March 2010 - page 23

Forres March 2010

08/02/2010

12:35

Page 24

// 7(+)65 %6)4)( 24 !)*)4)1')5 8%-/%&/)

S

S

TUART CYCLES

JUMP INTO SPRING! WITH A NEW BIKE FROM STUARTS CYCLES ENJOY THE COUNTRYSIDE!

# # ! " "# # /52 %8%-/%&/) $%// /224 #-/-1+ /%56)4-1+ /70&-1+ 224 %1( 924.623 !)3/%')0)16 4 5733/; 21/;

$) ,%8) 12 28)4,)%(5 52 9) '%1 .))3 274 34-')5 /29

24 % 4)) 726%6-21 3/)%5) '%// !%',)/ <

!-',%4( < 28)4 ;)%45 ):3)4-)1') % ! # ! % " $*67 2&) 5*6-23 67&7* 255*6

!*/

&;

2)*51 :*// *48.33*) 685,.(&/ +&(./.7.*6 8// &1,* 2+ 6*59.(*6 +25 -286*-2/) 3*76 48.1* &50 &1.0&/6 (8381(785* //*5,< 7*67.1, "/75&621.( )*17.675< "/75&6281) 1)26(23< 521(-26(23< 856* (/.1.(6 #.6.7.1, 63*(.&/.67 23-7-&/02/2,.67 8// .1 -286* /&' +&(./.7.*6 +25 .167&17 ).&,126.6 .,.7&/ ; 5&< 352(*66.1, *).(&7*) *48.1* 9*76 8// 5&1,* 2+ 3*7 &1) -256* +**)6

"

7 .1.&1 2&)

"! 8**1 75**7

8//2)*1 2&)

285 0*5,*1(< (29*5 +25 (/.*176 21

SPECIALIZED Hardrock Sport Disc 2010 - £399.99

SPARES REPAIRS SERVICE www.stuartscycles.co.uk Telephone (01309) 672432

LOGIE STEADING

SPRING EXHIBITION AT THE ART GALLERY

near Forres

CAFE GIFTS ANTIQUES & RESTORATION SECONDHAND BOOKS River Walk & Playground

Opening daily from February 26th See our Business Profile on page 8 for details of changes at Logie 6 miles south of Forres on A940

01309 611378

www.logie.co.uk