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FILM FORRES COMMUNITY CINEMA News of screenings and times on Forres Town Hall window, in The Forres Gazette and on www.filmforres.co.uk FORRES AREA FORUM 2nd Wednesday every month, 7pm-9pm in Forres Community Centre. For everyone who cares about Forres. Call 01309 676964 or email forresareaforum@ googlemail.com FORRES ARCHERS Wed, juniors 7 - 8.30pm & adults 7 - 10pm, Forres House. Age 10 years up. Call Mike Voyzey on 07812 825427 FORRES ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP Last Thurs each month, Forres Town Hall. Speakers & demos.

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FORRES ‘BALL’ GROUP ‘Be Active Life Long’. Thurs 10am - 12noon, Forres House.

Exercise to music for over 60’s group. Contact 672838 FORRES BIG CHOIR Thurs 7pm, Kinloss Church, Forres. No auditions and no need to read music. Call Bill Henderson 672951 or Kate O’Connel 01343 850266 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 GYMNASTICS CLUB Training, exercise & fun, through display work & competitions. Female only up to 18 yrs. Call Patsy FraserMackenzie 673316 FORRES HARD OF HEARING 1st Monday monthly, 2pm3:30pm at Forres Town Hall. To assist the hard of hearing/deaf & tinnitus sufferers. Any age, lipreading classes. Call: 672282/675075.

FORRES HARRIERS Tues & Thurs 6.30pm Swimming Pool/Roysvale Park in Winter, Grant Park in Summer. Small friendly club, all ages & abilities. www.forresharriers.org.uk

FORRES INDOOR BOWLING CLUB We meet at Forres Academy at 6.45pm. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. Come and enjoy a game of bowls. All ages and abilities welcome. Contact Anne McIntosh 01309641513.

Wednesday 2pm, Masonic Hall, Forres Only £3.50. Easy routines for fitness and fun with Jenny Duncan (ukaptd h/c). Call Jenny tel: 01463 233151 or Jacqui tel: 672019

FORRES LACE GROUP Wednesdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm in Forres Community Centre.

Contact Rona Russell 673367

JOG SCOTLAND FORRES Mondays 6.30pm, all welcome.

Walk and jog your way to better health. Call 676595 or 673859

FORRES TENNIS CLUB Club Nights - Friday, courts available from 6.30pm. Social tennis where there will always be someone to partner up with. “All ages, all abilities, all welcome”.

Call Julia Thomas 01343 890742

MACS MORAY AREA CANCER SUPPORT Meets 2nd Tuesday each month, 7pm - 9pm at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Elgin. A support group for anyone of any age affected by cancer. For support or information e-mail info@macsuk.org or call 07516 219151

FORRES SQUASH AND FITNESS CLUB 2 squash courts & 2 small gyms available any time of the day or night. Club night Sunday from 7.15pm when a warm welcome will always be extended. Call John Mckenzie 672103 FORRES QUILTERS Tuesdays 1.30pm - 3.30pm, Forres Community Centre. Call Mrs Maureen Brooks 675962 FORRES RAMBLERS 1st Saturday each month, 9.30am at bottom of car park (opposite Applegrove School).

Contact Carolyn Boyd 672286

PLEASE NOTE: Details of Clubs & Societies are published on a rotational basis.

FORWORDS The Forres Writing Group (reg.

Scottish charity SC042049) Fortnightly 7pm-9pm. Call: Brian 674489 or email Helen at mrsaddy@hotmail.com

If you would like details of your club or society included in this section, please let us know. All club listings are free. Not all clubs will be listed in every issue.

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PASTORAL LETTER & CHURCH MEETINGS Good News is still News…

In spite of what you may have read in your morning paper, there is some goodness to be found out there! We should recognize the great good that does indeed exist in so many people. Positive people of faith and hope and love!

So we can thank God for the beauty of this earth and the Gospel message which brings the healing power of God to so many wounded and hurt people. That’s not to say we are blind to pain and suffering, but in order to get perspective we need a truer picture of reality, other than that which is so often skewed by our daily newspapers!

Wouldn’t it be marvellous if every one in this life were responsible for passing on Good News? ‘Pie in the sky’ I hear you say! Surely though, as parents, teachers or just good citizens, we ought to have a ‘Duty of Care’ for our fellow man? For example, what could be better than being able and willing to show faith and love towards those in special need? Faith however, tends to be ‘caught not

taught’. An old adage maybe, but a sound one, since it speaks with authority and concern for the next generation, along with the language and cultures they will doubtless inherit! It is therefore all the more imperative that we, in our present age, show our Faith in action and with conviction, so that the next generation pick it up and integrate it into their own lives.

“They tell me how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God” (1 Thessalonians Ch.1 vs 9) That’s fine, but what about us here and now? Well, if we read the signs of the times today, yes it can seem a bit soul destroying, especially for us ‘auld yins’! Yet, it if we look hard enough, the Spirit of God is indeed moving in the hearts of many, not only inside organised Christianity, but outwith as well! Why so? Perhaps people are indeed seeking something different. Something that will bring us ‘better together’ than we have ever been! So, instead of the political ill-will and the divisions and strife that we hear about

Caroline Street Gospel Hall Sundays 6.30pm: gospel meetings.

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Family service. Tea/coffee and fellowship after every service.

Contemporary evening service with the Praise Band on the first Sunday of the month. Email: john_macg@hotmail.com.

Edinkillie Parish - Church of Scotland Sunday worship 11.30am.

Contact Mr Campbell Falconer (session clerk): 01309 674249.

Kinloss, Findhorn & Alves Church of Scotland Alternating weekly. Kinloss and Findhorn 10am. Alves first Sunday of each month at 11.30am. Tel: 01309 690931 or 01309 690349.

Lighthouse Baptist Church Clovenside Chapel, Forres. Sunday service 10:30am and 6.30pm. Refreshments served afterwards.

Contact: 01309 676434. Email: info@lighthousechurch.co.uk Website: www.lighthousechurch.co.uk Rafford Church Sundays 9.30am: family service. Our praise is from CH3 and Mission Praise. After the service, we enjoy fellowship over a cup of tea and a biscuit. We have a lively Sunday school with Bible stories, songs, games and crafts. You are also

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morning noon and night, let’s not forget there is a lot of love out there in our World and where the love of God is working in so many ways! Even the early Christians needed encouragement and knew all about being alert! (read about it in Matthew 24 v 42 ) So, even through the times when we don’t know where to turn, let us remember and thank God for all those who have gone before us as well as those who will be passing on the Good News after us!

Rev Duncan Shaw Kinloss, Findhorn & Alves Church Of Scotland

invited to join us at 4.30pm on the third Sunday of each month for a contemporary style act of worship. Contact Anne Garrow (session clerk): 01309 672930.

St John the Evangelist Scottish Episcopal Church Sundays 8am: communion. 10am: family communion. Tel: 01309 672856.

Email: stjohnsforres@btinternet.com.

Website: www.stjohnsforres.wordpress.com St Laurence Church Sundays 10am: family service. Tel: 01309 672260. Email: barryj.boydstlaurence@btinternet.com St Leonards Church Sundays 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 10am. Contact Father Barnett: 01667 453323.

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COMMUNITy COUNCIL MINUTES ExTRACTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF 18TH APRIL 2013 OF FORRES COMMUNITy COUNCIL Public Session The Chair welcomed Police Constable Mae asking her to update the members with the latest Police Report. During the last month there had been a female dealt with for shoplifting and another for Police assault. A male was dealt with for dangerous driving on the A96 Bypass, causing a disturbance, assault and damage to property, following a dispute with another male. Five other motorists were dealt with for speeding, one for using a mobile phone and another for driving with no insurance. A male was arrested for failing to produce details when requested, following an incident and fixed penalty fines were issued to two individuals for street disorder.

Two persons were found in possession of cannabis in the street and two more were reported for breeching bail conditions.

Local Officers discovered a cannabis cultivation and a male was reported for drugs supply charges. Officers dealt with a male for causing a disturbance at Forres Health Centre when a worker was assaulted, and a man was reported for damaging his council house by setting fire.

The Chair thanked PC Mae for her report The Secretary notified the meeting of apologies from The Community Warden, Dave Haytack, and told the meeting that he had submitted a report of his actions during the last month. He said that there had been 5 noise complaints on barking dogs, all of which have been dealt with, three cases of dog fouling and two persons have been advised about not having dogs on leads. A few cases of littering by school children continues, and four young people have been reported to their head teacher with a fifth, over 16, was issued with a £50 Fixed Penalty Notice. A junior warden scheme is being trialled in the Keith area to teach P7 children about anti social behaviour, and a quiz for primary schools in Forres on

dog fouling is designed for child/ parent interaction to educate them on the effects it has on people and their communities.

A member of the public, Mr Jeronim, said that a letter, from Cllr Alexander, was factually incorrect as agricultural vehicles use the back road, but he hadn’t had the opportunity to discuss his response. He said that the petition of support for the cycle way to be reinstated continued to gather pace and signatures of support were flooding in. At a time when fitness and a healthy lifestyle was being actively encouraged by government agencies cycle paths would be a priority.

Mrs Hayward told members that she noted Cllr Alexander’s Facebook page, and his request for input from the public referring to the Redco Milne application for Bogton.

Secretary’s Report The Secretary said that he had received mail from the Post Office notifying of changes to the branch in Forres High Street, and therefore of its closure between 8th June at 12.30 until 14th June at 10.00, at which time it will be open from 0800 until 1800, Mon to Sat. A further letter, from Moray Council Legal & Democratic Services, notified us of the Special Meeting of the Planning & Regulatory Services Committee to carry out the public hearing of the Redco Milne application for a supermarket and ancillary buildings at Bogton

Tytler Street. Planning and Heritage Scotland had been notified that this was a listed building and therefore demolition was not an option. She also noted the concern over the Castlehill Church.

Moray Cllr Creswell stated that it had been a busy month which encompassed the following: Attended different establishments which catered for older people or those with disabilities Monday attended a Dementia Group at the old Railway Station Learning visits to pools at Forres and Keith 2 day trip to Oban to look at social enterprise centring around Atlantis leisure centre – run as a social enterprise for 20 years, uses ideas such as light to rid impurities in the swimming pool saving up to £50,000 per year in chemical costs.

Empty cinema taken over and in use, now looking to install a second screen, a children’s nursery group use a yurt and outdoor composting at the top of a cliff. A youth café costing £9,000 per year run by 3 young people who use Atlantis twice a week and open it up for young people.

Visited a producer/farmers gardens, stayed at a Youth Hostel and visited a heritage museum Audit and Performance Meeting (Scrutiny Committee) 2 days training – more training and support required to be a councillor 7th May Credit Union training for members – learning to use new computer installation at FACU

External Groups Report Cllr Mackenzie said that the Heritage Trust were going to open each weekend with a photo exhibition and that the volunteers opening Nelsons Tower were prepared for summer visiters again.

Cllr Duncan said that he had nothing to report on the Mount Dora Twinning Cllr Hayward said there had been an application to demolish the old mart in

A.O.C.B Cllr Kennedy said after 12 years serving on the Community Council, with no interest shown in its service by public, Moray Council or its elected Cllrs he had decided to cease wasting his time & resign.

Cllr Hellyer also said that he too was dispirited with asking questions and finding them either ignored, not answered or incorrect answers given by Moray Council.

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Findhorn & Kinloss community council Meets last Thursday of every month (excluding July and December) 7.30pm at alternate venues. Contact: Tim Negus (Secretary) 01309 691823 tel: 01309 690063

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I was delighted then to take the idea further through Creative Scotland and the site owners, the Ministry of Defence. These discussions are at a very early stage and while it might seem an ambitious project it is only by exploring such things that we can make them happen.

Certainly, I do not believe that anyone can deny the natural beauty of the Moray landscape lends itself to projects of this nature – and only recently a leading film industry executive was in Inverness speaking of the strengths to be found in the north of Scotland.

I must congratulate everyone concerned in putting together the European Pipe Band Championships in Forres. This was a tremendous event and I know through talking to competitors from far and wide how much they appreciated the hospitality shown by the

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Events such as this, the Spirit of Speyside Festival and the forthcoming ‘Scottish Six Days’ Orienteering event has placed our region firmly on the map as a world-class destination that can more than hold its own in hosting international competitions.

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JULY 31 wednesday charity quiz night 7:30pm till late, findhorn village centre garden room. £2.00 per person, max 5 per team. bring your own booze. all proceeds to go to shrimps & active kids. call karin 01309 692339. board game for the interested 1pm - 3pm at the falconer museum. free family drop-in. for more information contact 01309 673701

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AUGUST 1 thursday music for a summer evening by pitmedden camerata @ brodie castle 7:30pm. adult £12 / child £8 / concs £8. for info and booking call 0844 4932156 or visit www.nts.org.uk/ events. booking is essential. making history 11am - 2pm, elgin museum. drop in sessions for school kids & parents to make models and artifacts from times past. every thurs in august.

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7 wednesday make your own animation 1pm - 3pm at the falconer museum. free family drop-in. for more information contact 01309 673701

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30 august - 1september nts highland conservation group project balmacara weekend project, depart 7pm fri. contact julie bond on 08444 932589 or email jbond@nts.org.uk to register your details.

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24 saturday - 25 sunday tolbooth flower festival, forres 10am - 4pm. children's competition. adults £3, children £1 which includes refreshments. run by moray & nairn floral art club.

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info Elgin Businesses Welcome Visitors to the City Businesses in Elgin City Centre have been supported by Elgin BID to set up Visitor Information Points (VIP’s) throughout the City. The VIP’s will provide visitors from Moray and beyond, city centre information points where they can pick up leaflets and ask for advice about what is going on in the area.

Gill Neill, Elgin BID Manager said “the businesses are at the heart of the city centre and this initiative provides them with another opportunity to make visitors, both local and from further afield, feel welcome. Elgin and the surrounding area has lots to offer, and the enthusiasm of the businesses who have volunteered to host the VIP’s is bound to make people visiting the area feel at home.

We could not have done this without the Visitor Information Point staff at Elgin Library, they have been incredibly supportive and helpful.”

Vic Flett, owner of Sound and Vision on South Street said “I primarily wanted to offer our premises as a VIP, as I know a lot of visitors will be looking for a visitor information point in the town, we hope that offering our visitors guidance on what Elgin and the Moray area has to offer, we will help to meet this need, while giving us the chance to show off what we offer here in Sound & Vision.”

The VIP’s are located in :Sound & Vision

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More businesses will be coming on line in the near future.

Lee Barton owner of Olive Tree Chocolate said “As a small independent company it is important that we support each other. We have a great deal of local knowledge which we are able to share - and we do get more touring visitors than maybe you would expect. As the shop that is next door to what used to be the Tourist Information we still have regular visitors from people who are not able to locate the new Tourist Information immediately as they haven't realised that it moved some time ago. This service provides us with the information to give out directly as well.”

It is easy to see by the comments provided by the businesses that they are determined to support and enhance the tourism offer in Elgin.

Photo opportunity available please contact Elgin BID to arrange For more information contact:Gill Neill Gill.neill@elginbid.co.uk Elaine MacPhee Elaine@elginbid.co.uk 07859 292324/01343 550652.

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In 2012 MCA was awarded the Queens Award for Voluntary Service. I decided that I would try and raise some money as in this day and age of cuts I feel it is important that the charities and volunteers out there are supported to continue to provide valuable services that otherwise may not be available. To find out more about MCA go to their website www.morayaddiction.org.

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Tomich to Glen Affric Car Park (9 Miles) This was a rest day, so only 9 miles to keep the legs working.

Glen Affric Car Park to Kintail (21 Miles) This was the most interesting day as we went straight through Glen Affric, today the weather had turned and we had a head wind for the whole 21 miles, in that day we got wind, rain, hail and sunshine, typical Scottish weather, running through Glen Affric was spectacular and you feel very small in amongst the hills, it was a welcome sight when we finished and coffee was waiting for us Kintail to Isle of Skye (17 Miles) The last day and I couldn’t believe it was here, it had gone so fast and I had enjoyed every moment of it, it was another wet day, but we did get some sun but mostly rain, it was an incredible feeling to run across the Skye Bridge and finish, it was also a bit sad to think that was it, but as someone said to me after I had finished, “What’s next” Although I have completed this challenge it is nothing compared to those people who decide to do something about their addiction and the road they travel to recovery. I do have an online donation page if anyone feels they want to donate money to support this worthy charity. https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/robertbruce1

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Indifference and unbelief does not annihilate God, your responsibility, sins, judgement or eternity. The plague of sin is in your heart; your members are yielded as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin; and the end of these things is death. The peril is great and real, do not trifle with it. You may treat the soul’s relations with God, and all the things that He has made known, as merely matters of opinion. The poor comfort which indifference and unbelief yield now, will be snatched away by the hand of death.

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The invitation is open to all. The poor may freely take these priceless blessings for they are the gift of God. The rich surely cannot afford to be without them. And as for the good and righteous, even they may be saved if they cast their pride to the winds, and take the sinner’s place in repentance towards God. “God...will have all men to be saved.” (1 Tim 2: 4) The Son has been given; Jesus has died; and the whole universe can see at the cross of Christ that God is neither indifferent to sin, nor to the need of man who has fallen under its power. Let indifference be banished from your heart. Turn in repentance to God, and receive by faith the Lord Jesus Christ as your Saviour. For your life hangs on a thread; the record of your sins is on high; and the blackest midnight is brighter than the darkness of a Christless grave.

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