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summer. Call Alan White 674698 FORRES LACE GROUP Wednesdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm in Forres Community Centre. Contact Rona Russell 673367

Forres Bluefins Forres Bluefins Swimming Club. Various training sessions for all levels of competitive swimmers. Regular intakes throughout the year. Call Jayne on 07825 951944 Email: bluefins@hotmail.co.uk FORRES CURLING CLUB Sept - Mar , Moray Leisure Centre. Coaching available. Call Ann Munro 690332 or email lambertmun@aol.com FORRES CYCLING CLUB Small friendly club. Training schedule throughout the year with club races every weekend and mid-week club time trials in

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FORRES PIPE BAND Tuesdays 6.45pm, Forres Town Hall. Contact Mike Munro Drum Major 01343 890374 or John MacKenzie Chair/Sec 672513 FORWORDS The Forres Writing Group (reg. Scottish charity SC042049) Fortnightly 7pm-9pm. Call: Brian 674489 or email Helen at mrsaddy@hotmail.com GIRLGUIDING MORAY 2 Rainbow units, 4 Brownie units, 4 Guide units and a Senior Section Unit in Forres & Kinloss. Call Maxine Chappell 675501 or email moraymax@tiscali.co.uk GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND Nairn & Moray Branch are looking for new branch volunteers. If interested, please contact Anna Temple or Anna Roberts tel: 01309 694866 HIGHLAND ROCK GARDEN CLUB 2nd Wed each month, 7.30pm, Oct - Apr, Nairn Community Centre. All welcome. Call Carol Shaw 641405 HIP HOP DANCE CLASS Forres (Mon); Findhorn (Tues) & Kinloss (Weds). Movement to music classes for children aged 3-16 yrs. Call Tanya Meager 07507 558685 HOP, SKIP & JUMP NURSERY Mon-Fri 9am-2.30pm, Russell Place, Forres. Pre-School Group, Ante Pre-school Group and 2-3 Club. Contact 671388 during nursery hours. IMPROVER LINE DANCING CLUB FOR OVER 50’S

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Tuesdays 6.30pm - 8.30pm, Findhorn Village Centre. All ages welcome. Join us for some fun and chatter. Call Karin on 01309 692339. MACS MORAY AREA CANCER SUPPORT A support group for anyone of any age affected by cancer. If you are in need of support or know of someone who needs support, or you wish to be a volunteer please contact us on 07516219151 or e-mail info@ macsuk.org for more infomation. MORAY ACCESS PANEL To help improve access to buildings or any other access problems throughout Moray. An advisory body made up of disabled and Moray Council reprentatives. Meets every month at The Moray Resource Centre, Elgin. New members are always welcome. E-mail: wheelsgalore100@googlemail.com MORAY BURIAL GROUND RESEARCH GROUP (MBGRG) Local heritage group actively researching and recording monumental inscriptions in churchyards & cemeteries in Moray. Contact Helen Mitchell on 01343 546620 or visit www.mbgrg.org MORAY COAST MOTORCYCLE CLUB 1st Wednesday every month at Mill House Hotel, Tynet, Buckie. Social ride out’s, fundraisers and more. Visit www.mcmc.org.uk or call Tracey Scott on 07928 444376 MORAY DISABILITY FORUM We welcome everyone interested, or working in the area of disability to become a member of the group. Call Mike McKenzie, c/o Moray Resource Centre, Elgin. Tel: 07967 440164 MORAY CEILIDH CLUB Informal, fun night out! All

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welcome! Dances explained for beginners and those members who cannot remember! BYOB. Contact Anna Ross 842953 or visit www.moraycc.org MORAY, BANFF & BADENOCH DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY (MBBDFAS) Meets 10 times a year for lectures on arts, Eight Acres Hotel, Elgin. Contact Mrs. Caithness 672510 MORAY ADVANCE MOTORISTS & MOTORCYCLISTS Reg. Scottish Charity SC 033561 visit www.morayiam.org.uk or call 01309 673954 MORAY GROUP OF THE RIDING FOR THE DISABLED Volunteers needed at sessions to lead ponies or to act as helpers for riders. Mon &/or Wed afternoons at Cranloch Riding Centre near Elgin. No experience needed, training provided. Call Denise on 01343 850310 or Liz on 01343 556167 MORAY MODEL RAILWAY GROUP Contact Norman Dusty Millar on 01343 830928 or see our website www.moraymrg.org.uk MORAY MOUNTAINEERING CLUB Meets 3rd Sunday each month, 7.30am. Bus picks up at Bank of Scotland, Forres. For details visit www.moraymc.wordpress.com

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Pastoral Letter & Church Meetings A young man wished to marry a farmer's beautiful daughter so he went to the farmer to ask his permission. The farmer looked him over and responded, "Go stand out in that field; I'll release three bulls, one at a time. If you can catch the tail of any one of the three bulls, you can marry my daughter." So the young man stood in the field waiting for the first bull. The barn door opened and out ran the biggest, meanest looking bull he had ever seen. He decided that one of the next bulls had to be a better choice than this one, so he ran over to the side and let the bull pass through the pasture and out the back gate. The barn door opened again. Unbelievable. He had never seen anything so big and fierce. It stood, pawing the ground, grunting, eyeing him meanly. Whatever the next bull was like, it had to be a better choice than this one. He ran to the fence and let the bull pass through the pasture and out the back gate. The door opened for the final time. A smile came across the young man’s face. This was the weakest, scrawniest

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little bull he had ever seen. This one was his bull. As the bull came running by, he positioned himself just right and jumped at just the exact moment. He grabbed... but the bull had no tail! Life is full of opportunities; the opportunity to help someone who is hurting or in need, to do good to whomever we meet; the opportunity to listen when a child speaks and tells us a story. There are opportunities to speak up on behalf of the weak or marginalized, or the opportunity to be honest and admit our mistakes. Some of these will be comparatively easy to take advantage of, some will be difficult. But if we allow them to pass by – perhaps in the hope that something easier will come along – we might miss out completely. We may miss the opportunity to do good and to benefit others; we may also miss the opportunity to grow and develop ourselves.

sure of his future. In responding to him, Jesus advised following the directions God has already supplied. When the young man asserted he had already done that, Jesus then invited him to give up his considerable wealth to help the poor of the land and to then concentrate his energies on following the Son of God. Sadly, it would appear this opportunity was one the young man wished to let pass by. What became of him and his wealth we may never know. However, the opportunity for us to secure our future by responding to Jesus invitation remains. “Come to me”, He said, “all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Surely the kind of opportunity we shouldn’t let slip through our fingers.

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Dyke Church - Church of Scotland Meets every Sunday at 10am for a family service. On the last Sunday in the month, we enjoy fellowship over a cup of tea. Email: john_macg@hotmail.com Lighthouse Church Clovenside Chapel. Sundays 10am. Refreshments served afterwards. Tel: 676434. Email: info@lighthousechurch.co.uk Website: www.lighthousechurch.co.uk Edinkillie Parish - Church of Scotland Sunday worship 11.30am. Contact Mr Campbell Falconer (session clerk): 674249. St Leonards Church Sunday at 10.30am - family service. Tea and coffee served afterwards. Tel: 01309 672380. Email: donald.prentice@tesco.net. Website: www.stleonardschurchforres.com St Margaret’s Catholic Church Mass on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday at 10am. Contact Father Barnett: 01667 453323. Caroline Street Gospel Hall Gospel meeting every Sunday at 6.30pm. Tel: 674375. Email: glcinfo@tiscali.co.uk St Laurence Church Sunday at 10am - family service. Tel: 672260. Email: barryj.boydstlaurence@btinternet.com

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Rafford Church Meets every Sunday at 9.30am for family service. Our praise is from CH3 and Mission Praise. After the service, we enjoy fellowship over a cup of tea and a biscuit. Contact Anne Garrow (session clerk): 672930. St. John the Evangelist Scottish Episcopal Church Meets every Sunday at 8am for Communion and 10am for Family Communion Service. Tel: 672856. Email: stjohnsforres@btinternet.com Website: www.stjohnsforres.wordpress.com Kinloss, Findhorn & Alves Church of Scotland Alternating weekly, Kinloss and Findhorn at 10am and Alves 1st Sunday of each month 11.30 am. Tel: 690931 or 690349. Moray Grace Fellowship Sunday mornings 10.30am in Alves Village Hall. Contact Vic Cameron: 850142. Email: vic.cameron2803@btinternet.com Website: www.moraygrace.wordpress.com

If you are a member of a church not listed here, please contact us with the details and we may print them in future issues.

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CONTACT US We would like to hear your views - all feedback will be carefully reviewed prior to the submission of a planning application to Moray Council. Please come along to our exhibition and tell us what you think, or you can write to us at: Freepost RSBX-ARER-CTYA Forres Consultation, Your Shout, Room E409, Westminster Business Square London SE11 5JH Email: forresenergy@yourshout.org www.cleanpowerproperties.com Freephone: 0800 458 6976 Text us: 07797 806357 From a mobile: 020 7587 3049

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Local Holidays Forres Holiday Summer Bank Holiday Forres Holiday Forres Holiday British Summertime Ends Saint Andrews Day Christmas Day Boxing Day New Year’s Day Scottish Bank Holiday

Mon 30th Jul 2012 Mon 6th Aug 2012 Mon 17th Sept 2012 Mon 15th Oct 2012 Sun 28th Oct 2012 Fri 30th Nov 2012 Tues 25th Dec 2012 Wed 26th Dec 2012 Tues 1st Jan 2013 Wed 2nd Jan 2013

Burns Night Shrove Tuesday Mother’s Day Good Friday British Summertime Begins Easter Monday Early May Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday Father’s Day British Summertime Ends

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School Term Dates For 2012/2013 (all dates inclusive) Autumn Term Starts Tues 21st Aug 2012 Autumn Term Ends Fri 12th Oct 2012 Winter Term Starts Mon 29th Oct 2012 In-service Closure Mon 19th Nov 2012 In-service Closure Tues 20th Nov 2012 Winter Term Ends Fri 21st Dec 2012 Spring Term Starts Mon 7th Jan 2013

Forres Academy & Feeders Thurs 14th Feb 2013 Mid-term Holiday Fri 15th Feb 2013 Mid-term Holiday Mon 18th Feb 2013 Spring Term Ends Thurs 28th Mar 2013 Good Friday Holiday Fri 29th Mar 2013 Summer Term Starts Mon 15th Apr 2013 May Day Holiday Mon 6th May 2013 In-service Closure Thurs 16th May 2013

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SCHOOLS Andersons Primary School............................01309 672887 Applegrove Primary School ..........................01309 672367 Dyke Primary School ....................................01309 641275 Dallas Primary School ..................................01343 890206 Kinloss Primary School ................................01309 690376 Logie Primary School ....................................01309 611258 Moray Steiner School ....................................01309 676300 Pilmuir Primary School ..................................01309 673034 Rose Abbey School ......................................01309 691872 Forres Academy ............................................01309 672271 DOCTORS Forres Health Centre ....................................0845 337 1120 Leanchoil Hospital ........................................0845 456 6000 Dr Grays Hospital, Elgin ..............................0845 456 6000 DENTISTS Orchard Road................................................01309 675544 Leys ..............................................................01309 673553 VET Moray Coast Veterinary Group......................01309 672243 page 10 - August 2012

PHARMACIES Lloyds Pharmacy ..........................................01309 672614 Rowlands Pharmacy ....................................01309 672784 Boots ............................................................01309 673370 OTHERS 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

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The Cinnamon Trust Needs You! Dog walking Appeal Forres The Cinnamon Trust is the national charity formed to support the elderly and terminally ill and their much loved, much needed pets. Volunteers help to keep owners and pets together either by walking a dog for a housebound owner, fostering pets when the owners need hospital care and even cleaning out a bird cage. The Cinnamon Trust is desperate for volunteers in this area even if you can only offer an hour a week it will improve the dog’s quality of life so much and give the owner peace of mind.

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PUBLIC SESSION • Inspector McCruden briefed the members on the latest crime statistics, including three cases of vandalism which are being followed up. Successful cases were processed in the case of two incidents of theft by housebreaking at retail premises, one shoplifting, and a case of theft by housebreaking. Ongoing enquiries are proceeding in relation to a female drink driving case and a male has been charged with the same offence together with other road traffic offences. Three people have been charged with being in possession of a controlled drug, namely cannabis. The Inspector said that during an Operation Moravia in early May, the police focused on anti-social driving and as a result, ten persons were charged with road traffic offences and a further sixty were educated regarding Road Traffic Offences. Four persons were issued with anti-social behaviour fixed penalty tickets, three for drinking in public and one for urinating in public. In progressing priority enquiries, three persons were charged with vandalism, one with assault and one with threatening behaviour. Moray Cllr Creswell asked if the Community Initiative Fund was still available and Comm Cllr Mackenzie asked if it could be used to equip the Community Wardens with radios. Cllr Hellyer said he felt that it was essential they were equipped with means of communication. Cllr Hellyer also asked if the police still had the powers to confiscate nuisance vehicles as several members of the public had commented on a vehicle, with a faulty exhaust system, driving up and down the high street to the distress of elderly people. The Inspector asked if people could report such cases whereupon a member of the public present gave him the details of the vehicle and its registration plate. The Chair

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thanked the Inspector for his update. • Chris Wortley, Chair of the Forres Community Woodlands Trust, explained to the meeting how the Trust had consulted the public to prevent development of the “coffin field” by purchasing it from Altyre Estates and had applied for permits to carry out “green burials” on two portions of the land. The purchase of the land had just been completed and paths, essential to the moving of the coffins and to Forestry Commission standards, had been installed. A member of the public, acting as spokesperson for 160 members of the public who were concerned about the work, said that they thought the woodlands were to be left as natural state. Chris Wortley explained that even as a green burial site an income had to be generated to cover the cost of maintenance but there was no intention to develop the woodlands. Cllr Hellyer offered to mediate between the two groups and asked how many of the 160 were members of the FCWT and if they had raised their concerns to the FCWT board. Moray Cllr McLean said that the planning application for green burial had been passed in Dec 2008 and Cllr Hellyer pointed out that the time to object had long since passed, but he was prepared to act as a go between if they so wished. • Kirsty Conti, Lead Development Officer for Forres Area Community Trust (FACT), said that she was taking the opportunity to explain how they were combining various reports, done over a long period of time, to find what was required in Forres to improve the community. They had created a questionnaire, being handed out to communities in the area, to gauge support for various projects and to drive the best forward. It was pointed out that funding support would not be achieved without Moray Council support and this was sadly lacking for

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projects which did not suit Moray Council plans. Cllr Hellyer said that the Millennium Project, creating facilities for youth, had been rejected by Moray Council Officers and a plan to build a skate park facility at Bogton had been rejected in favour of a developer proposition by the planning department. A consultation to establish an artificial football pitch drifted into oblivion when the public response failed to agree with the location favoured by the Council. Kirsty said that she was pleased that members of the Community Council were on the FACT Board of Directors, supporting their efforts and she hoped that something might be achieved at last having noted the determination of Forres Voluntary Groups to succeed. • The meeting was addressed by Ewan Tulloch, a Forres business man, who wished to draw to the attention of the Moray Cllrs a decision by officers of the council to terminate his lease on a piece of ground, adjacent to his business, on the Waterford Trading Estate. At a time when all efforts were being made to retain jobs, this action would put him out of business and the eleven people he employs. The land in question, which Mr Tulloch has made offers to buy, cannot be used due to ground contamination but Moray Council say that Mr Tulloch’s business is preventing the marketing of the land to other potential clients. Mr Tulloch told the meeting that letters to the council from him were ignored and not responded to. Cllr Hellyer said that the Community Council had the same lack of response when asking questions that the Local Authority did not want to answer. Mr Tulloch asked if the Moray Cllrs could make enquiries as the planners could not, or would not respond to him.

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Elgin BID is delighted to be hosting the 3rd Music Mania Event at Elgin Plainstones and around the City centre area, offering a fun filled day of music and entertainment for all the family. We are also proud that the event will support MFR Cash for Kids and hope to have a live MFR outside broadcast happening on the day (TBC).

adults with learning disabilities – who have been knitting the largest scarf that Elgin has ever seen, which will be on display on the day. We are also looking at securing the talents of local artists for the painting of a mural on the day on the frontage of one of the vacant premises in South Street.. ‘don’t miss seeing artists at work.’

Celebrating local talent we are delighted to have secured some fantastic bands including Be Like Pablo, Fortunate Sun, Max MacPherson Trio, Fat King George and Blair MacLeod.

As well as the day’s music and entertainment, there is the chance for 3 lucky winners to scoop prizes, which they can spend in one of the city centre retailers, if they successfully complete our musical treasure hunt.

Elgin BID Manager Jacqui Taylor said “This is set to be a really exciting day for all the family. We have some fantastic acts ready to entertain visitors to the town centre and the surrounding area.”

So why not bring the family out for the day and embrace the sights and sound of Elgin. *Band Line Up subject to change.

For a full list of the acts visit our web site www.elginbid.co.uk or follow us on facebook www.facebook.com/elginbid. For our younger visitors we will also have the hugely popular Bubbles the Clown and for the football fanatics we will have Street Football, live in the town centre.

Date for your diary – Our next event The City of Elgin Food & Drink Festival will take place on Saturday 15th September 2012, the largest of all the BID events, this is a date not to miss, more information will follow in the next Spotlight edition but make sure you keep the day free.

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august - september threads of history - falconer museum, forres. exhibition of fantastic textile work created by members of needleart north and inspired by the falconer museum collections. call 01309 673701 for details.

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Rolling Events july - 31 august findhorn village centre and ice house open every day from 2pm - 5pm. free entry. for more details visit www.findhorn-heritage.co.uk

july - september nelson’s tower now open daily until 30th september from 2pm - 4pm. visit www.moray.org/museums/ for more information.

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23 july - 26 august masters and champions: classical greece 300 years of british inspiration mon - fri, 10am - 5pm, sat 10am - 4pm & sun 1pm - 5pm at moray art centre, the park, findhorn. featuring historic works borrowed from the british museum and the private collection of SpotLight on Forres and District

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26 thursday open air performance of hms pinafore by illyria 6pm, for 7:30pm start. adults £16 / conc £14 / children £10. enquiries & tickets call 01667 404401, email info@cawdorcastle.com or www.cawdorcastle.com ironworks summer showcase #3 7pm. 14+. feat. whisky river band, last summer effect & emma mitchell. tickets or info 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

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about. for children aged 8 & up. all children to be accompanied by an adult. £2 per child. booking is essential. email dolphincentre@wdcs.org or call 01343 820 339. 119th dufftown highland games 11am - 5pm, mortlach school sports field, dufftown. ben rinnes 5 tops hill race, overseas visitors race, massed pipe bands, track & field, heavy events, tug o war, solo piping, highland dancing. for details contact a. brown on 01340 820342. summer ceilidh at brodie castle dinner and dance in marquee with monach isles ceilidh band. 3 course meal at 7.30pm. tickets £35 to be pre-booked. call 0844 493 2156 or visit www.nts.org.uk/events wrestlezone at nairn community and arts centre. for tickets and more info call 01667 453476 or email info@nairncc.co.uk nairn show at kinnudie farm, auldearn. something for everyone. adults £10, conc/secondary pupils, £5 primary or pre-school children £1. courtesy bus from nairn bus station. free parking. for full programme visit nairnshow.org.uk/2012 ironworks summer party with zane lowe 9pm. 18+. for tickets or information call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com teddy bear’s picnic 2pm - 3:30pm at brodie castle. bring your favourite teddy or cuddly toy for an afternoon of fun activities. £3 per child including drink & refreshments. call 0844 4932156 for details.

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31 tuesday heartbreak productions presents ‘private lives’ 7pm at brodie castle. an outdoor theatre production of this popular noel coward comedy. adults ÂŁ12, concession ÂŁ10, children ÂŁ8. call 0844 493 2156 or visit www.nts.org.uk/events

31 july - 10 august nairn arts society summer exhibition 10am - 4pm, court house, high street, nairn.

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ironworks summer showcase #4 7pm. 14+. feat. swamp radio, scum, toecutter & spoke too soon. for tickets or information call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com ‘ancient olympics - the groovy greeks’ the last children's activity day at elgin museum. explores the origins of the olympic games with lots of things to make & do. ÂŁ4 per child, with accompanying adults free - includes entry to the museum. call 01343 543675 or email curator@elginmuseum.org.uk

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prehistoric pots 1pm - 3pm at the falconer museum. make a clay pot and use prehistoric tools to decorate it. free family drop-in. contact 01309 673701 for more information. royal aeronautical society presents: malcolm english, discussing aviation photography. 7:30pm, elgin library. a free event. tea & coffee will be served. aberdeen international youth festival @ universal hall 7:30pm. tickets £10 / £8 concs /£6 U16’s from phoenix stores or online at www.wegottickets.com /universalhall mr boom - children’s show 2pm, nairn community & arts centre. tickets & info call 01667 453476 or email info@nairncc.co.uk

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music for a summer's evening with robin colvill at brodie castle. adults ÂŁ15 child ÂŁ12.50. call 0844 493 2156 or visit www.nts.org.uk/events the winter tradition @ hootananny in inverness. for tickets or info email info@hootananny.com or call 01463 233651

3 friday - 4 saturday belladrum tartan heart festival in a beautiful setting just outside beauly. family-friendly & eco-conscious event attracts true talent. for tickets and details visit www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk

4 saturday treebadour puppet theatre presents ‘kasper and the stolen birthday cake’ 2pm, james milne institute,

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AUGUST 2012 continued findhorn. marionette show for ages 3 & up. £4 per person. bookings or info call elisabeth julian 01309 691225 or visit www.treebadour.co.uk findhorn village centre charity fun day 10am - 4pm, in & outdoor activities at various locations beside the centre, for all ages. hot & cold food stalls & booze tent. raising money for the centre & other charities. angus: weaver of grass @ universal hall 2pm. tickets £7 / £6 concs /£4 U16’s from phoenix stores or online at www.wegottickets.com/universalhall ‘tiller’s folley’ americana band at nairn community & arts centre. tickets & info call 01667 453476 or email info@nairncc.co.uk

5 sunday make it snappy! 1:30pm - 3:30pm at the falconer museum, forres. come along and meet our alligator & make a crocodile fridge magnet. free family dropin. contact 01309 673701 for more information.

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9 thursday ironworks summer showcase #5 7pm. 14+. feat. barry mackay, the galipaygos & ailsa lyall matthews. for tickets or information call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com grantown show from 9am at heathfield park, grantown-on-spey. the usual livestock judging & trade stands plus a display of vintage vehicles with this year’s theme of ‘the olympics or the jubilee’. children’s races, terrier racing & pets parade add to the fun. visit www.grantownshow.co.uk

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11 saturday historic wheels club - vintage car rally cars on view from 12:30pm - 4pm. enquiries & tickets call 01667 404401 or visit www.cawdorcastle.com forres st lawrence cricket club coffee morning 10am ‘til noon at forres town hall. admission ÂŁ1-50. bottle stall, books, home baking & bric-a-brac. abernethy highland games and clan grant gathering 10:30am - 5pm, games field, nethy bridge. events & competitions remain much the same from year to year, but each is different as new competitors come onto the scene and new records are set. visit www.nethybridge.com/highlandgames for info. treebadour puppet theatre presents ‘kasper visits nessie’ 2pm, james milne institute, findhorn. (next to the piers). marionette show for children from 3 years. ÂŁ4 per person. bookings or info call elisabeth julian 01309 691225 or visit www.treebadour.co.uk nairn & district gardening club annual show 1pm 4pm, nairn community & arts centre. admission ÂŁ2. accompanied children are free. raffle & plant stall. for further info e-mail nairndgc@yahoo.co.uk

12 sunday historic wheels club annual rally 1:30pm - 4:30pm at brodie castle. veteran, vintage & classic cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles. adult ÂŁ5, conc ÂŁ3, family ÂŁ13. call 0844 493 2156 for details. marie curie tennis tournament at gordonstoun HOW THE “WHAT’S ONâ€? WORKS all line listings are free send us details of any events coming up to tamsyn@spotlighton.co.uk Permissable events include any event open to the public (whether they have a ticket price or not, charitable or money-making) such as; pub music, entertainment, coffee mornings, fetes, fairs, rallies, walks, runs, sports, theatre, drama, car boots, markets, crafts, equestrian, fundraising etc etc... If you would like a paid for enhanced listing (big white box) the cost is from ÂŁ27 plus vat. Call 01309 690063 for details. Deadline for September Issue is Wednesday 3rd August .

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14 sunday - 21 sunday royal findhorn yacht club open week club open to non members – activities, bar, restaurant, cafÊ, special food nights. www.rfyc.net

16 thursday ironworks summer showcase #6 7pm. 14+. feat. the little mill of happiness, kobi & naked red. for tickets or info 0871 7894173 or www.ironworksvenue.com

17 friday swing big band night at nairn community & arts centre. tickets & info call 01667 453476 or email info@nairncc.co.uk

18 saturday treebadour puppet theatre presents ‘kasper and the highland games’ 2pm, james milne institute, findhorn. (next to the piers). marionette show for

AUGUST 2012 continued children from 3 years. £4 per person. bookings or info call elisabeth julian 01309 691225 or visit www.treebadour.co.uk feis rois trad trail @ ironworks 7:30pm, unreserved cabaret seating. for tickets or info call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com nairn highland games at the links, nairn. linked with moscow highland games. piping competition, junior piping comp. highland dancing, athletics and heavy events, tug o' war and more. for details email info@nairnhighlandgames.co.uk healthworks annual health fair 10am - 4pm at forres town hall. taster sessions in many holistic therapies. health & well-being advice. organic cafe. free entry. www.healthworks.uk.net

18 saturday - 19 sunday cawdor castle garden tours with head gardener 11am & 2pm. included in normal gardens ticket. enquiries & ticket info call 01667 404401 or visit www.cawdorcastle.com

19 sunday lossiemouth raft race gates open 12pm, race starts at 2pm, east beach, lossiemouth. there is a flyby / demonstration planned by the search and rescue sea king from d-flight, 202 squadron based at raf lossiemouth. refreshments on sale. music & song from scotland with the stewart family 2pm - 4pm at brodie castle. enjoy toe tapping music at our new outdoor seating area, drinks and snacks available from the shop. donations welcome. call 0844 493 2156 for more information.

22 wednesday hms pinafore @ logie steading 7:30pm, live theatre outside at the steading. tickets full price £16, concessions £14, children (16yrs & under) £10. for bookings or further details call 01309 611378

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24 friday summer in the city: status quo from 5pm, northern meeting park, inverness. visit www.ents24.com for details and tickets. summer in the city aftershow @ ironworks 10pm. 18+. admission free with status quo ticket or £3. 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com fundraising concert at nairn community & arts centre. tickets & info call 01667 453476 or email info@nairncc.co.uk

25 saturday friends of guiding coffee mornings 10 am til midday at forres town hall. contact tina coffey on 01309 676936 treebadour puppet theatre presents ‘crocodile has toothache’ 2pm, james milne institute, findhorn. marionette show for children from 3 years. £4 per person. bookings or info visit www.treebadour.co.uk or call elisabeth julian 01309 691225 jools holland and his rhythm & blues orchestra from 5pm, northern meeting park, inverness. for details and tickets visit www.ents24.com fiona knowles “stick granny on the roof rack” - one woman play! nairn community & arts centre. tickets & info call 01667 453476 / info@nairncc.co.uk

26 sunday mundole equestrian show jumping contact 07901 602042 or visit www.mundoleequestrian.com grantown-on-spey highland games at heithfield park, grantown-on-spey. call mrs e watt on 01479 873237. aly bain and phil cunningham @ universal hall 7:30pm. tickets £16 / £14 concs from phoenix stores or online at www.wegottickets.com/universalhall

30 thursday ironworks summer showcase #8 7pm. 14+. feat. roadway, jake bolt & toby michaels rolling damned. for tickets or information call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

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SEPTEMBER in Brief 1 saturday carve carrbridge 10:30am - 5pm, on the village sports field. top chainsaw carvers from the uk & around the world will compete for the magnificent claymore trophy & prize money. live music, activities, games, stalls and food & drink. riton @ ironworks 7pm. 18+. support from ‘them & us’, ‘polymath’ & ‘the boomshank redemption’. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com 2 sunday mundole equestrian one day event closing date 24th august. contact 07901 602042 or visit www.mundoleequestrian.com 7 friday fairy tales by firelight 7pm - 9pm, as summer comes to an end, celebrate nature with us as we share tall tales & adventures around the campfire. ages 8 and over. children must be accompanied by an adult. please feel free to bring a story to tell. call 01343 820 339 or email dolphincentre@wdcs.org 7 friday - 15 saturday blas festival celebration of gaelic & highland music. highlights include al fresco entertainment on the waters of loch ness with a floating performance by traditional musicians allan macdonald & friends, music on the mountain at cairngorm’s ptarmigan restaurant & an exciting array of events at eden court theatre, inverness. visit www.blas-festival.com 9 sunday mundole equestrian british dressage and unaffiliated dressage closing date 30th aug. contact 07901 602042 or visit www.mundoleequestrian.com kingston community litter pick 10am - 11am. every month local people help to keep the spey bay reserve beautiful by sweeping the west side of the reserve for litter. if you would like

to help out, please call the ranger for more info on 01343 820339. 15 saturday coast to coast race staging through cawdor castle grounds. call 01667 404401 for more info or visit www.cawdorcastle.com folk night in the ice house 7:30pm - 9pm. join us in the atmospheric tugnet ice house for an evening of folk music. refreshments & food served. tickets £6 adults £3 children, booking essential. call 01343 820 339 or email dolphincentre@wdcs.org 16 sunday mundole equestrian show jumping contact 07901 602042 or visit www.mundoleequestrian.com 23 sunday mundole equestrian hunter trial with knockhill horse power/bhs scotland qualifier. closing date 14th sept. contact 07901 602042 or visit www.mundoleequestrian.com 28 friday ‘the boys are back in town’ pro night @ ironworks 7pm. 14+. professional boxing night. tickets or info call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com 29 saturday dame emma kirkby & jakob lindberg in concert 7pm - 8:30pm, old high church, church street, inverness. fundraising for moray steiner school & a new upper school project. suggested donations for tickets start at £25, available at www.moraysteinerschool.org, from leakey’s bookshop, church street, inverness & phoenix, the park, findhorn. 30 sunday last day of opening for castle & gardens for the year. enquiries & ticket info call 01667 404401 or visit www.cawdorcastle.com

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Bike Doctor Session with Cluny Primary Money generated from the project goes toward providing vulnerable and disadvantaged young people with training and development opportunities to boost confidence, life skills and employability. Next bike sale: 1st Sept 9.30-12.30

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1 Renewables Ltd..............................................................7 Allan Studio Kitchens & Bathrooms ..................................2 Altyre Sawmill LLP ............................................................5 Anne Mobile Hairdresser ..................................................3 At Home Construction ....................................................37 Back in Balance ................................................................5 Beaver Travel ..................................................................31 Bike Revolution................................................................38 Bitz Motorsport ..................................................................9 Caroline Street Gospel Hall ..............................................9 Chimes ..............................................................................9 Christie’s Deli ..................................................................25 City of Elgin BID Limited ................................................18 Clean Power Properties ....................................................8 Clock Tower ......................................................................9 Covesea Cafe ................................................................29 Elgin Sand and Gravel ......................................................3 Eliza-Kate, crafts & activities ..........................................11 Excel Scotland Ltd ............................................................9 Ferrari Horsefeeds ............................................................9 Findhorn Village Centre ..................................................20 Fiona McIntyre (ADI) ........................................................7 Forres Bluefins Swimming Club........................................4 Forres Tree Services..........................................................7 Geddes & Mellis Ltd ........................................................12 Gordon Scott Chartered Accountant ............................7 Healthworks ....................................................................39 Highland Beauty Clinic ..................................................7 Highland Wildlife Park ....................................................22 Ian Fraser ......................................................................3 Jaycee's Computer Centre ..........................................29 Johnstons of Elgin ........................Outside Back Cover Katy Squirrell - Zumba ....................................................21 Kinloss Garage Ltd..........................................................29 Kinloss Swimming Pool ..................................................19 KJN Childminding ............................................................5 Kylauren Homes ..............................................................35 Len’s Taxi’s ......................................................................27 Little Flower ....................................................................27 Logie Steading ................................................................29 Mac’s Taxi ........................................................................23 Macfarlane Arboriculture Ltd ..........................................29 Mackenzie & Cruickshank ..............................................17 Marian Warrener..............................................................29 Mike O'Driscoll Builders ..................................................27 Moray Odd Job Services ..................................................7 Moray Office Supplies ....................................................28 Moray Pest Control ..........................................................5 Morscot Utilities ..............................................................17 MRD Flooring ....................................................................5 Nairn Community & Arts Centre......................................19 Nairn Highland Games....................................................21 Olive Tree Chocolate ........................................................3 Physiofirst ..........................................................................5 PSE (Auldearn) ..............................................................15 PSE (Lossiemouth) ........................................................13

R McGregor Monumental Engraver ..................................5 Rafford Cycles ..................................................................7 Riverside Kitchens ..........................................................32 Roof Wizard ......................................................................7 Scotengineering ..............................................................11 Simply Red ......................................................................27 Springfield Properties......................................................33 Stuart Allan Plumbing & Heating ....................................24 Stuarts Cycles ................................................................11 The Cinnamon Trust ........................................................11 The Lighthouse Church ..................................................11 The Loft Bistro ....................................................9, 23 & 24 The Wood Centre Ltd ....................................................36 Theatre School of Dance ................................................22 Unique Beauty ..........................................Front Cover & 3 Universal Hall ..................................................................20 Westwood Cattery ..........................................................11 Wheelchair Care ..............................................................31 Wild Things......................................................................36 Wink & Mackenzie ..........................................................37 Winterburn Media............................................................31

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