SpotLight on Forres & District by david nelmes

DECEMBER 2012

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CLUBS & SOCIETIES FORRES & DISTRICT ROUND TABLE Contact Gary Banford 671435 FORRES SOCCER 7S Tel: 01309 676976. Mobile: 07990832097. www.forres-soccer7s.co.uk FORRES INDOOR BOWLING CLUB We meet at Forres Academy @ 6.45pm. Mondays, Thursdays @ Fridays. Come and enjoy a game of bowls. All ages and abilities welcome. Contact Anne McIntosh 01309641513. NHS RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP Every 2nd Wednesday, 2pm, Sept - Jun. Elgin Town Hall Supper Room. Contact Mary Nelson 01309 675371. FORRES ARCHERS Wed, juniors 7 - 8.30pm & adults 7 - 10pm, Forres House. Age 10 years up. Call Mike Voyzey on 07812 825427. FORRES QUILTERS Tuesdays 1.30pm - 3.30pm, Forres Community Centre. Call Mrs Maureen Brooks 675962

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TOO MANY KOOKS Wednesday evenings. Womens acappella singing group, some performing, world music, gospel, scottish etc. Call Kate O’Connell 01343 850266

T-Exchange Makerspace Make things, build things, exchange ideas. Third Friday of every month 7.30pm at Findhorn Village Centre.

Details on www.t-exchange.net or contact Bill on 07925 551191. FINDHORN VILLAGE ART GROUP James Milne Institute, Findhorn. Tuesday 10am to 12noon is now FULL. There is a waiting list but it may be possible to start a class on Thurs morning at same times, same place if there is enough interest. Tel: 01309 675210. AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Fellowship of relatives/friends of alcoholics sharing experience and strength. Details of local weekly meetings can be found at www.al-anonuk.org.uk or call 0141 339 8884 (helpline 10am to 10pm, 365 days a year) BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Last Thursday of the month, 7-9pm, Best Western Palace Hotel, 8 Ness Walk, Inverness. For those who have lost a baby before, during or after birth. Bring along any photos or memory items. Contact Susan 07771358382 or Denise on 07724306983 CHILDREN 1ST (ELGIN) Provides a therapeutic service for children & young people to help them through the effects of abuse and neglect. Call Beth Fraser 01343 564170 or email : sheilagh.murray@ children1st.org.uk FINDHORN WRI 1st Tuesday each month, James Milne Institute. Call Joan Tomkinson: 01309 673847

FITNESS LEAGUE (FORRES BRANCH) Tuesdays 10am to11am, Forres House. Low impact exercise class in a relaxed atmosphere. Level - basic to moderate. Age 30+. Call Pam Watson 672971

FORRES TOWN HALL CINEMA Fri 6.30 - 8.15pm, for 9-12 year olds & 8.15 - 10pm for 12-16 year olds. Free entry, yearly membership £1. Posters are displayed at schools. Tickets can be collected at school offices in the week of each cinema night.

FORRES HARD OF HEARING 1st & 3rd Monday monthly 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 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 50 PLUS GROUP WALKING SECTION 2nd Friday of the month, 5 to 10 miles long. Usually good tracks or paths though sometimes over rougher stretches. (Affiliated to Grampian 50 plus Network) Call Margaret or Dave 01309 671724

PET FOSTERING SCOTLAND Supporting pet owners in an emergency situation. Volunteers care for your pet in their own homes for short periods. Reg. charity SCO15672. Volunteers needed. Tel: 0844 811 9909 www.pfss.org.uk NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY (MORAY BANFF AND BADENOCH BRANCH) Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month at 11am in the Sherwood Suite at the Eight Acres Hotel, Elgin. Monthly lectures on a variety of arts related subjects are delivered by experts from across the UK. New members always welcome. Contact Sarah Fennings-Mills: 01343 831002 or www.nadfas-in-elgin.org.uk FORRES CURLING CLUB Sept - Mar , Moray Leisure Centre. Coaching available. Call Ann Munro 690332 or email lambertmun@aol.com FORRES LACE GROUP Wednesdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm in Forres Community Centre. Contact Rona Russell 673367 for clubs & societies amendments, please phone:

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

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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.

ALVES CHURCH GUILD Call Mrs Butler 01343 850209 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

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Santa’s coming normally a time of cheer and goodwill but through RAF or Army deployments, offshore work commitments or other reasons many of local families will be without their loved ones this Christmas. So while you're tucking into your turkey, remember those who are thousands of miles on this special day.

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PASTORAL LETTER & CHURCH MEETINGS

Four Wonders of Advent Everything to do with the advent of Christ is wonderful, but here are four things in particular: The wonder of ”WHEN”: The calendars of men have been radically changed over the centuries and the date of Christ’s birth cannot be determined. Most scholars agree it was not on 25th December. Christmas is a relic of the worship of a pagan god known by the Persians as Mithra. The date simply coincided with the winter solstice. But there are no errors in God’s calendar! Paul the apostle wrote, “But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son” (Galatians 4:4). Christ was born at exactly the right time in the calendar of heaven. What wonderful precision! The wonder of “WHERE”: After the birth of the Lord Jesus in Bethlehem, wise men arrived from the east with a

question; “Where is he that is born King of the Jews?” King Herod (with a different motive) asked the same thing and was told, “In Bethlehem of Judea: for thus it is written by the prophet” (Matthew 2:2,5). The prophet cited was Micah who (some 700 years earlier!) said, “But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah … out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting” (Micah 5:2). The Nativity was no accident of time and place. What a wonderful prophecy! The wonder of “WHO”: The Lord Jesus Christ was truly a man but He was not merely a man. The angel Gabriel announced to Mary, “Fear not, Mary … behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS”. But Gabriel also said, “The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God” (Luke

Caroline Street Gospel Hall Sundays 6.30pm: gospel meetings. Tel: 01309 674375. Email: glcinfo@tiscali.co.uk Dyke Church - Church of Scotland Sunday 10am: family service. On the last Sunday of the month, we enjoy fellowship over a cup of tea. 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 10am and 6.30pm. Refreshments served afterwards. Contact: 01309 676434. Email: info@lighthousechurch.co.uk Website: www.lighthousechurch.co.uk Moray Grace Fellowship Alves Village Hall. Sundays 10.30am. Contact Vic Cameron: 01343 850142. Email: vic.cameron2803@btinternet.com. Website: www.moraygrace.wordpress.com Rafford Church Sundays 9.30am: family service. Our praise is

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1:30, 31, 35). Here is the greatest wonder - God manifest in flesh. What a wonderful Person! The wonder of “WHY”: The wonder of the eternal Son of God stepping into time and becoming truly human was for a very particular reason. Paul wrote, “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” (1 Timothy 1:15). That statement immediately links both you and me with the Incarnation, because we are sinners. We were the reason for Christ being born! Salvation from sin’s penalty was in view. However, His saving work would not be by His sinless life but through His awful crucifixion and death at Calvary. For us He was born, and for us He died. “For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God” (1 Peter 3:18). What a wonderful purpose!

Phil Coulson, Elder Caroline Street Gospel Hall, Forres

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. Advent carol service on Sunday, 9th December at 4pm. 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. If you are a member of a church not listed here, please email us the details and we will print this in future issues.

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•Roast Moray turkey, chestnut and apricot stuffing and all the festive trimmings •Supreme of Scottish salmon, pan roasted and served on char-grilled vegetables & a creamy pesto mash with herb dressing •Breast of local pheasant wrapped in smoked bacon served with a woodland mushroom sauce and a haggis croquette •Fresh herb risotto, baby veg’s & parmesan salad served onto a pea & mint cream

•Roast Moray turkey, chestnut and apricot stuffing and all the festive trimmings •Pan-seared halibut set on creamed Herb potatoes & a prawn & crayfish butter sauce •Marinated char-grilled rump of lamb carved onto minted mash, served with a rich red wine rosemary jus •Fresh herb risotto topped with roasted root winter vegetables & a light herb dressing

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Traditional Christmas pudding Toffee meringue and glazed bananas Warm chocolate brownie, crème anglaise

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COMMUNITY COUNCIL NEWS

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Minutes of the meeting of the Community Council for the Royal Burgh of Forres held in the Tolbooth, Forres, on Thursday 20th Sept 2012. Present: Community Cllrs, J S Bremner, R Duncan, S Ferris, R J Hellyer, S Kennedy, C Lipscomb, J McDowell. Also Present: • Police Inspector A Armit, G McCartney (Forres Gazette). 1. Apologies Apologies for absence came from Moray Cllrs G Alexander, L Creswell, A McLean, A Skene, Comm Cllrs, Mrs E Hayward, J F Mackenzie, D McLean, Mrs C Pitstra & Youth Rep K McGrath. 2. Minutes of Meeting of Thursday, 16th Aug 2012 The minutes of the above meeting were proposed, seconded & ratified. 3. Public Session • Police Inspector Armit introduced himself to members telling them that he was here to take over from Inspector McCruden who has been posted to assist in establishing the new joint Scottish Police Force. He updated members on the local interest information in that 59 crimes had been recorded since the last meeting. An individual had been dealt with for supplying alcohol to underage persons and a report had been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal. In weekend disorder, fixed penalties have been issued in preference to prosecution for urinating in public and minor breaches of the peace. An incident with a knife resulted in two arrests

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and appearance in court, though there was no public threat. Various fixed penalties were submitted for antisocial driving in the town, including misuse of lamps and horns etc. One motorist was reported for speeding. The Inspector said that Operation Zenith continues to carry out the road safety initiative for motor cyclists until the end of October. Members asked the Inspector if some way could be found to give the Community Warden a more visible link to the Police, following their transfer to Local Authority control and removal of the police radio link. It was suggested that the Community Initiative Fund could be used to purchase a pair of “walkie talkies” to act as a contact back to the police station. The Chair thanked the Inspector for the briefing, and the opportunity to meet him. • The Secretary apologised to members for the advertised talk by Mrs Cowie being cancelled, due to a migraine attack. • Cllr Hellyer updated members on the progress of discussions on the Common Good Fund and members suggested that it be made the subject for Public discussion in next month’s meeting. This was agreed and questions could then be addressed to the Trustees, our Moray Cllrs, where applicable. 4. Secretary’s Report • The Secretary said that a letter had been received from Ken Kennedy, Parks and Gardens, notifying us of tree thinning works on Cluny Hill, commencing Oct 8th. 5. Chair’s Report • The Chair told members that Cluny woods had been planted to generate

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funds for the Common Good and queried how much was being generated. 6. External Groups Report • Cllr Ferris said that feedback from the public meeting, hosted by the Community Council, to allow the Commanding Officer of 39 Engineer Regiment to meet residents of Forres was good. He also asked if he was authorised to purchase a wreath, from the Community Council again, for Remembrance Sunday. This was agreed. • Moray Cllr McLean apologised for his late arrival, having attended a talk by Andy Wightman on Common Good in Elgin. He said that he hoped members would take part in the Community Engagement on the Moray Council budget. He told us that the Findhorn Flood Relief Scheme would proceed on 10th of October, and offered his apologies for the next meeting as it coincided with his attendance at the SNP Conference. 7. Treasurer’s Report • The Treasurer said that the account stood at £1229.69 with £776.23 in special projects and £453.46 in the CC operating account. The Secretary suggested that in preparation for the annual accounts check that a vote should be taken to transfer operating accounts surplus into the Special Projects Fund on receipt of next years funding. Members agreed and voted to transfer. The Secretary asked the Treasurer to note a claim for secretarial expenses of £60 during the last six months. 8. A.O.C.B. • Nil

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USEFUL INFORMATION Local Holidays St. Andrews Day Christmas Day Boxing Day New Year’s Day Scottish Bank Holiday Burns Night Shrove Tuesday Mother’s Day

Fri 30th Nov 2012 Tues 25th Dec 2012 Wed 26th Dec 2012 Tues 1st Jan 2013 Wed 2nd Jan 2013 Fri 25th Jan 2013 Tues 12th Feb 2013 Sun 10th Mar 2013

Good Friday British Summertime Begins Easter Monday Early May Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday Father’s Day British Summertime Ends

Fri 29th Mar 2013 Sun 31st Mar 2013 Mon 1st Apr 2013 Mon 6th May 2013 Mon. 27th May 2013 Sun 16th Jun 2013 Sun 27th Oct 2013

School Term Dates 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 In-service Closure Summer Term Ends Autumn Term Starts Autumn Term Ends Winter Term Starts In-service Closure In-service Closure Winter Term Ends

Thurs 16th May 2013 Fri 17th May 2013 Fri 5th Jul 2013 Tues 20th Aug 2013 Fri 11th Oct 2013 Mon 28th Oct 2013 Mon 18th Nov 2013 Tues 19th Nov 2013 Fri 20th Dec 2013

Useful Telephone Numbers 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

PHARMACIES Lloyds pharmacy ........................................(01309) 672614 rowlands pharmacy ..................................(01309) 672784 boots ..........................................................(01309) 673370

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

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

VETS Moray Coast Veterinary Group....................(01309) 672243

If you have any suggestions for additional numbers, please contact us and we may include them in the magazine.

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Leisure Courses starting in January 2013 Leisure Course Archery For Beginners Art: Learning Various Techniques

Day Tues Tues Tues Thur Cake Decorating/Sugarcraft Mon Tues Wed Circuit Training Mon Comic Strip Design Mon Crochet Wed Dance For Health And Well Being Thur Drawing & Painting (Beginners) Fri Drawing & Painting (Intermediate) Tues Flower Arranging For Fun Wed German For Beginners Wed Indian Cookery (Recipes Group A) Mon Indian Cookery (Recipes Group B) Tues Indian Cookery Wed Interior Design, An Introduction Tues Wed Italian For Beginners Tues Music Appreciation - Listening For Pleasure Thur Pattern Cutting For Beginners (Level 3) Wed Photography - Using A Digital Camera Wed Tues Thur Thur Wed Pilates Level 1 Tues Pilates Level 2 Tues Pilates Level 1 Mon Pilates Level 2 Mon Sewing - Absolute Beginners Dressmaking (Level 1) Tues Sewing - Intermediate Dressmaking (Level 2) Mon Spanish For Beginners (Daytime Class) Fri Spanish Beginners Thur Spanish Intermediate Tues Spinning - Using a Drop Spindle Tues Stained Glass, An Introduction Tues Yoga Mon

Starts 22 Jan 13 15 Jan 13 15 Jan 13 17 Jan 13 14 Jan 13 15 Jan 13 16 Jan 13 14 Jan 13 07 Jan 13 16 Jan 13 17 Jan 13 18 Jan 13 15 Jan 13 20 Mar 13 09 Jan 13 21 Jan 13 22 Jan 13 20 Mar 13 22 Jan 13 23 Jan 13 08 Jan 13 17 Jan 13 16 Jan 13 16 Jan 13 15 Jan 13 17 Jan 13 17 Jan 13 16 Jan 13 15 Jan 13 15 Jan 13 14 Jan 13 14 Jan 13 15 Jan 13 14 Jan 13 11 Jan 13 17 Jan 13 15 Jan 13 15 Jan 13 15 Jan 13 14 Jan 13

Time Duration Venue 7pm - 9pm 6 weeks Moray College 7pm - 9pm 10 weeks Moray College 2pm - 4pm 10 weeks Buckie Learning Centre 2pm - 4pm 10 weeks The Loft, Keith 7pm - 9pm 8 weeks Speyside High School 7pm - 9pm 8 weeks Keith Grammar School 7pm - 9pm 8 weeks Moray College 5.30pm - 6.30pm 8 weeks Moray College 7pm - 8.30pm 12 weeks Moray College 7pm - 9pm 6 weeks Forres Learning Centre 7.45pm - 8.45pm 10 weeks Moray College 10am - 12noon 10 weeks Nairn Learning Centre 10am - 12noon 10 weeks Nairn Learning Centre 7pm - 9pm 6 weeks Moray College 7.30pm - 9pm 12 weeks Moray College 7pm - 9pm 8 weeks Moray College 7pm - 9pm 8 weeks Moray College 7pm - 9pm 8 weeks Lossiemouth Community Centre 6.30pm - 8.30pm 6 weeks Moray College 6.30pm - 8.30pm 6 weeks Forres Learning Centre 7pm - 8.30pm 12 weeks Moray College 7pm - 9pm 8 weeks Moray College 6pm - 9pm 10 weeks Moray College 1pm - 3pm 10 weeks Forres Learning Centre 6.30pm - 8.30pm 8 weeks Keith Learning Centre 2pm - 4pm 8 weeks Keith Learning Centre 9.30am - 11.30am 8 weeks Buckie Learning Centre 9.30am - 11.30am 10 weeks Nairn Learning Centre 6.30pm - 7.30pm 10 weeks Speyside Sports & Community Centre 7.45pm - 8.45pm 10 weeks Speyside Sports & Community Centre 7pm - 8pm 10 weeks Moray College 5.30pm - 6.30pm 10 weeks Moray College 6pm - 9pm 7 weeks Moray College 6pm - 9pm 7 weeks Moray College 10am - 11.30am 12 weeks Moray College 6.30pm - 8pm 8 weeks Moray College 6.30pm - 8pm 8 weeks Moray College 7pm - 9pm 6 weeks Nairn Learning Centre 6pm - 8pm 10 weeks Moray College 7pm - 8.30pm 10 weeks Moray College

To book a place telephone 01343 576000, email mc.registry.moray@uhi.ac.uk or download a Booking Form from www.moray.uhi.ac.uk/Booking_form.pdf Leisure courses do not qualify for ILA Funding or Remission of Fees. Material costs are not included in the price. Board of Management of Moray College is a Registered Scottish Charity, No. SC021205

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the barnardos shop in Elgin is becoming something of a fixture in the calendar in the autumn for ‘Make a Difference Day’, which encourages volunteering the length and breadth of the country. While i take on the role of an assistant in a charity shop for a short time, to highlight the importance of volunteering, i am very conscious of the efforts that are made by many volunteers, old and young, throughout the year in support of charities and other organisations. Whether that is fundraising, giving support and advice, getting involved in community projects or travelling abroad to help those suffering in other parts of the world, it is a great commitment that people make with no expectation of reward other than the personal satisfaction that making a difference can give.

a big congratulations to all the Moray winners in the highlands and islands Food and Drink awards, which recently took place. as the presenter of one of the awards, my role as Minister for Food & Drink, it was great to be able to speak to the winners and, indeed, the many exceptional companies and individuals that were in the running for an award. our Food & Drink industry in Moray is very healthy, with firms expanding and providing more work in the local economy. the enthusiasm of those involved is fantastic and the food tastes great!

Angus Robertson MP

Richard Lochhead MSP

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With its guaranteed sun, excellent hotels, golden beaches, fantastic shopping and only seven hours flying time direct from Glasgow, Dubai has become one of the most popular, all year round, holiday destinations. With dwindling oil reserves, the United Arab Emirate set out to replace its oil incomes with revenue from tourism, and it appears to have succeeded.

Burj Al Arab, Dubai

The oldest part of the City is centred around the Dubai Creek with its many souks and mosques, or you can take a visit to the Dubai Museum which is housed in Al Fahidi Fort. Built in 1787, it is the oldest existing building in Dubai. Dubaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fascinating museum shows the history and development of Dubai to the present day. With approximately 68 shopping malls, Dubai is a shoppers paradise. The two biggest being the Dubai Mall and the Mall of the Emirates, which offers everything from high street and designer brands to ice rinks and cinemas, along with every type of cuisine imaginable and even the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest suspended aquarium can be found in the Dubai Mall. Dubai has something to offer everyone in the family, including skiing in the desert at the fabulous Ski Dubai indoor arena. Kids will love Wild Wadi and Aqua adventures water parks. For the more adventurous, why not try the 4x4 desert safari or take the elevator to the observation deck on the 124th floor of the Burj Khalifa, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tallest building, where you will have a spectacular 360 degree view of the city, desert and ocean from 830 metres above. To enjoy the best beachfront facilities, beach lovers opt to stay in one of the many luxurious hotels on Jumeirah Beach, the most iconic hotel being the Burj Al Arab, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only 7 star hotel. Dubai offers such a vast range of hotels choices and experiences, it would make an ideal destination for a two centre holiday, combining both beach and city life and direct flights from Scotland make it very easy to get to.

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Moray Firth Days Out For Thrills

Half day trips to picturesque spots around the Moray Firth including; Burghead, Lossiemouth, Inverness, and Cromarty, as well as some of the more rural beach spots, including the old bar. Incorporating the Rib experience, scenic tour of the coastline and a meal at one of the local providers, or picnic on the beach, allowing you to truly experience the Moray Firth.

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ELGIN CITY CENTRE at CHRISTMAS

One night only special offers and discounts...

ednesday 5th December A special Yuletide Late Night Shopping Event takes place on Wednesday 5th December from 5pm – 8pm across South Street, Commerce Street, Batchen Street and Thunderton Place. This special event will see many independent, specialist businesses opening up their doors for one night only. Shoppers can find a range of unique gifts, crafts and foods with many offering one night only special offers and discounts. Shop in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and enjoy free refreshments and nibbles. Keep warm with hot refreshments and snacks from Miriam’s Tea Room and why not finish the night with a mouth -watering well deserved meal and take advantage of the money off discounts from the Akash Indian or Lido French Restaurant.

articipating Businesses include (more to be confirmed): South Street - Xanadu, Sound and Vision, Chuck McCall, Gordon and MacPhail, British Red Cross, Tommy’s Hair, Moravian Digital Press , Bee Crafty , Elgin Furniture and Carpet Centre, Miriams Tea Room,

Junners (Toymaster), Lido (French Cuisine), Akash (Indian), McCalls, Linda’s Wools, Carlton Leisure (Bingo). Start to Knit (Commerce Street), Elgin Gallery and Coffee Shop (Thunderton Place). Why not make your Christmas Shopping a guaranteed enjoyable experience and come along to the special late night evening in Elgin and also take advantage of the reduced City Centre parking charges.

Saturday 15th December - Last Minute Christmas Market A visit to Elgin is a must for last minute Christmas gifts. Come along to the street market and visit the range of top quality shops for special gifts, crafts, food and drink. Santa will also be there in a very unusual ‘Grotto’ ‘not to be missed. To make the day extra Christmassy why not stop a while and listen to the carol singers. FOR A TRULY UNIQUE AND SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EXPERIENCE THIS YEAR A VISIT TO ELGIN IS A MUST. For ongoing developments please go to www.elginbid.co.uk or www.facebook.com/elginbid

Elgin City Centre Christmas Specials Yuletide Late Night Shopping Event Wednesday 5th December For that special Christmas treat, visit your local independent businesses in South Street, Batchen Street, Thunderton Place & Commerce Street, offering a wide range of unique & unusual gifts, crafts, food & drink. Opening late until 8.00pm with special offers, nibbles, mulled wine and great deals on food and drink come along and join in the festive fun.

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NOVEMBER 26 monday - 22 december

christmas magic @ the falconer museum, forres exhibition of toys from christmas past. 01309 673701.

27 tuesday

highland beauty clinic & day spa christmas event 6.30pm - 9pm. 153 high street, forres. tickets available in store: ÂŁ5 each. 01309 675674.

28 wednesday

mop-up clinic wednesday: opportunities to have your flu vaccination 9am - 5pm. forres town hall. spiritual reality: the ultimate guide to meditation (feature documentary) 7.30pm, highland spiritual cinema, inverness. www.highlandspiritualcinema.net

28 wednesday - 30 friday

lads present â&#x20AC;&#x153;calendar girlsâ&#x20AC;? 7.30pm. holy trinity church hall, elgin. book early. 01343 843261. info@ladselgin.co.uk www.ladselgin.co.uk

29 thursday

dyke pre-school open day 9.15am - 11.15am. limited spaces still available for 3-5 year olds. come along for more information. 07816197766. celtic music night @ the ramnee hotel, forres 9pm 11pm. scottish & irish music. come early for bar supper from 5pm - 9pm. 01309 672410.

30 friday

â&#x20AC;&#x153;representations of st andrewâ&#x20AC;? (moray society lecture series) 7.30pm - 9.30pm. elgin museum hall. 01343 543675. curator@elginmuseum.org.uk moray rock garden club 7.30pm. new elgin hall annexe. new members required for exciting projects. contact hazel robson: 01340 871227. ceilidh in st leonardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s church hall, forres 7.30pm. tickets ÂŁ5 include scots supper. school age children ÂŁ2.50. byob.

school, forres. 01309 672887. dyke pre-school christmas fair 12noon - 4pm. dyke community hall. ÂŁ2 adult. 50p child. treebadour puppet theatre: â&#x20AC;&#x153;crocodile prepares for christmasâ&#x20AC;? 2pm. kinloss church community hall. 01309 691225. www.treebadour.co.uk christmas lanterns @ the falconer museum, forres 2.30pm - 4.30pm. free family drop-in. 01309 673701. new moray lets winter trade fayre 2pm - 4pm. forres town hall. raffle, music and stalls. forres christmas lights switch-on 5pm. tolbooth. see forres gazette for more information. lads present â&#x20AC;&#x153;calendar girlsâ&#x20AC;? 7.30pm. holy trinity church hall, elgin. book early. 01343 843261. info@ladselgin.co.uk. www.ladselgin.co.uk bisongrass & the cundees @ flanagans bar, elgin. 8pm. a night of punk & sludge metal. www.facebook.com/thesyndicate2008 craft fair in aid of alzheimer scotland nairn community & arts centre. 01667 453476. info@nairncc.co.uk the loft christmas party the loft, east grange farm, kinloss. 01343 850111. theloft@eastgrange.co.uk

1 saturday - 9 sunday

christmas exhibition and sale (speyside artisans) 10am - 4pm. glenfiddich distilleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gallery, dufftown. 01542 886311.

1 saturday - 22 saturday

santaland at castle stuart inverness. 07814 476901. grace@castlestuart.com www.castlestuart.com

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vivienne rickman poole â&#x20AC;&#x153;one manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trash, another manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s treasureâ&#x20AC;? moray art centre, findhorn. 01309 692426. www.morayartcentre.org

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2 sunday

moray 5k winter challenge 11am. cooper park, elgin. www.morayroadrunners.com christmas carol concert for clic sargent 2.30pm. elgin town hall. 01463 713080. peter.logie@clicsargent.org.uk

3 monday

cinema nairn presents “miracle on 34th street” (u) 2pm. nairn community & arts centre. senior special christmas film with tea & bakes. 01667 453476. moray inshore rescue organisation film night 7pm the milne institute, findhorn. £5 entry. tickets at the door and a raffle in aid of miro funds.

5 wednesday

nadfas fine art lecture: “three wise men, gold, frankincense & myrrh: the traditions of the magi” 11am. eight acres hotel, elgin. visitors welcome. alasdair fraser & natalie haas 7.30pm. universal hall, findhorn. 01309 691170. www.universalhall.co.uk moray & nairn floral art club 7.30pm. ramnee hotel, forres. club dinner night. jean: 01309 673552 or caroline: 01309 65136.

7 friday

film forres screening “the last airbender” (pg). 6.15pm. forres town hall.

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victorian christmas fair 10am - 4pm. brodie castle, forres. children free entry, adults £3 including mince pie and festive drink. www.nts.org.uk

9 sunday

mundole equestrian christmas show jumping 07901 602042. www.mundoleequestrian.com advent carol service @ rafford church 4pm. singing a number of familiar carols.

L LOFTY OF TY P POTS OTS Grange Farm, Farm, Kinloss tel: 01343 850111 @ East Grange

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applegrove pta christmas fair 10am – 12pm. applegrove primary school, orchard road, forres. adults £1.50. children £1, pre-school free. friends of pilmuir christmas fayre 10am - 12noon. pilmuir school hall. adults £1.50. children 50p. santa’s grotto £2. children receive a small present. “handmade in scotland” christmas craft fair 10am 2pm. lossiemouth high school. free entry. find us on facebook. sales@islaandesme.com dyke primary school christmas fair 11am - 2pm. children’s crafts. cairngorm reindeers staying for the whole day. contact fiona macdonell: 07921 956551. findhorn christmas craft bazaar 2pm - 5.30pm. findhorn village centre. £3 per child for a visit to the grotto and presents. 01309 692311. dreich house 4pm. universal hall, findhorn. 01309 691170. www.universalhall.co.uk “a christmas carol” - magic lantern show @ the falconer museum, forres 4.30pm. free, family friendly, festive fun. book your seats: 01309 673701. “take that” christmas party, dinner & show 7pm. function suite, mosset tavern, forres. £35. 01309 672981. info@mossettavern.com the loft christmas party east grange farm, kinloss. 01343 850111. theloft@eastgrange.co.uk page 20 - December 2012

NAIRN Nairn Community & Arts Centre Your Y our loca locall venue for films, shows, concerts, and parties. Wide W ide range of activities for all ages.

DECEM DECEMBER BER EVENTS Saturday 1st ....................... .......................Craft Craft Fair in aid of Alzheimer Scotland Monday 3rd .................................................................. ..................................................................Cinema Cinema Nairn: “Miracle on 34th St” 2pm Saturday 15th ................................................................ Music Nairn: The Burns Ensemble 7.30pm W Wednesday ednesday 19th ........................................ Y Yellow ellow Dog Drama Show Saturday 22nd ............................................ ............................................Christmas Christmas Carol Concert The Board of Directors and staff would like to thank you for your support throughout the year year,, and wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Y Year. ear. For further details, telephone telephone 01667 453476, e-mail info@nairncc.co.uk or check out our website at www .nairncommunitycentre.co.uk www.nairncommunitycentre.co.uk

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SpotLight on Forres and District

Where’s Santa?

Santa’s Grotto At Baxters Highland Village 11am - 4pm. £5 includes a gift. tel: 01343 820666 Breakfast With Santa At

Village,

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Fochabers. Delight kids with the chance to enjoy breakfast with Santa himself. £9.99, pre-booking required. tel: 01343 820666

12 wednesday

short films with light buffet and refreshments 7.30pm. highland spiritual cinema, inverness. free but ticketed. www.highlandspiritualcinema.net “bulbs of asia minor” (highland rock garden club) 7.30pm. nairn community centre. contact john owen: 01320 366246.

12 wednesday - 15 saturday

“jack and the beanstalk” by stephen duckham wed - sat 7pm. matinee saturday 2pm. elgin town hall. www.elgindrama.co.uk. to get everyone in the “panto” spirit, elgin amateur dramatics society is running a treasure hunt with shops in elgin from december in the lead up to the event. treasure hunters are asked to collect clues from participating shops displaying pantomine posters and then to deposit the completed clue list at ultimate hair and beauty in elgin where they will be entered into a draw to win tickets to the pantomine.

14 friday - 15 saturday

christmas party with pink. dinner & show 7pm. function suite, mosset tavern, forres. £35. 01309 672981. info@mossettavern.com

15 saturday

winter festive craft fair @ fochabers institution hall 10.30am - 4.30pm. free entry. tea/coffee & festive homebakes available. “a christmas carol” - magic lantern show @ the falconer museum, forres 4.30pm. free family friendly festive fun. book your seats: 01309 673701. music nairn presents the burns ensemble: “christmas in european castles” 7.30pm. nairn community & arts centre. 01667 453476.

18 tuesday

nairn community carol concert st ninian’s church, cawdor road, nairn. www.musicnairn.org

19 wednesday

born in bethlehem - a puppet musical 6.30pm. st leonard’s church hall. fun event for all primary aged children and parents. Tel: 671595. yellow dog drama show nairn community & arts centre. 01667 453476. info@nairncc.co.uk www.nairncommunitycentre.co.uk

Reindeer Day at Brodie Countryfare on Sunday 23rd December. Visit Santa in his grotto 11am-2pm. Meet Santa’s reindeer in their pen 1pm-3.30pm. Wave Santa off on his farewell parade 3.30pm. Enjoy our special winter bbq. Children’s teacups ride. Dr Gray’s Wave Radio and much, much more. Shop for last minute food, gift ideas, toys and stocking fillers. tel: 01309 641555. www.brodiecountryfare.com Santaland at Castle Stuart. Available everyday from Saturday 1st Dec to Sat 22nd Dec. Choose and book your time for private parties (min. 10 people in the group / 1 hour exclusively in the entire castle). The castle will not be open to the public. Hot dogs, hot chocolate, ice cream and cookies, crafts with Mrs Claus, and a wee gift with Santa in the drawing room. Child £10 pp. adult £10 pp. babies under 6 months free. To book your date and time, contact: Twinkletoes, Head Elf: 07814 476901 or email twinkletoes@castlestuart.com visit www.castlestuart.com Santa’s Grotto at Christies - Every Sat & Sun, 12pm 3pm. All children primary school and under will receive a free gift. Donations gratefully received and all monies collected will be sent to Childrens’ Hospice Association Scotland. tel: 01343 820 362

Santa’s Grotto at Holm Mills Shopping Village in inverness. £4 per child includes toy. 1st Dec 11am-4pm, 2nd Dec 12noon-4pm, 8th Dec 11am-4pm, 9th Dec 12noon-4pm, 15th Dec 11am-4pm, 16th Dec 12noon-4pm, 22nd Dec 11am-4pm, 23rd Dec 12noon-4pm and 24th Dec 12noon-4pm. Breakfast with Santa is £7 and includes a three item breakfast with juice & a toy. 9am-12noon on the 22nd and 24th Dec. 10am on the 23rd. booking is essential.

Santa's Grotto at Howdens Garden Centre at Stoneyfield, Inverness. Opening hours: Sat and Sun 11am1.30pm and 2pm-4pm. £5 per child includes a gift from Santa. tel: 01463 711134.

Santa’s Grotto at Mackenzie & Cruickshank every Sat and Sun in Dec up to Christmas 1pm-3.30pm. £5 entry (including toy and photo and donation to Forres Christmas lights). 1 West Road, Forres, IV36 2GW. t: 01309 696940.

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christmas carol concert nairn community & arts centre. 01667 453476. info@nairncc.co.uk www.nairncommunitycentre.co.uk

23 sunday

candlelit christingle carol service 6.30pm. st leonard’s church. bring your own christingles or come early 6pm to make them. Tel: 671595.

24 monday

magical christmas eve supper @ the ramnee hotel, forres 4pm - 6pm. enjoy a light supper with complimentary bubbly. 01309 672410. christmas watchnight service 11.15pm. st leonard’s church. traditional mix of carols and readings. tea, coffee & mince pies afterwards. Tel: 671595.

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Winter is the season requiring most care and preparation if you're to stay safe and avoid a breakdown. Here's general advice from the AA for safe, trouble-free driving through the Winter. Battery and electrics Lights, heaters and wipers put high demands on the car battery and the battery will give out eventually. Avoid running electrical systems longer than necessary â&#x20AC;&#x201C; turn heater fan down and heated rear window off once windows clear. Turn off electrical loads like lights, screen heaters and wipers before starting engine. Use the starter in five-second bursts if the engine doesn't start quickly, leaving time for battery to recover. Antifreeze A squealing noise as soon as the engine starts is a sign the water pump is frozen - it's the fan belt slipping on the pulley. Stop the engine immediately and allow it to thaw out. If the car begins to overheat a few miles from home it's likely that the radiator has frozen. Stop to avoid serious damage and allow the radiator to thaw. You need a 50-50 mix of antifreeze and water in the cooling system for winter.

Tyres The AA recommends at least 3mm of tread for winter motoring, and no less than 2mm. It's rare to need snow chains unless you live in an isolated area hit with heavy snow, and where the roads are not cleared. Consider changing to winter or all season tyres â&#x20AC;&#x201C; these give better grip in cold wet conditions. Before you go Get up at least 10 minutes early to prepare the car. Don't drive off like a tank-commander, with a tiny hole cleared in the windscreen. Clear all windows using a scraper and de-icer. Use a cigarette lighter to warm a key for a frozen lock. Plan routes to favour major roads that are more likely to have been cleared and gritted.Put safety before punctuality when the bad weather closes in. Allow extra time and be prepared for the inevitability of being late for work due to unexpected delay. Driving in snow and ice Gentle manoeuvres are the key to safe driving - stopping distances are 10 times longer in ice and snow. Pull away in second gear to avoid wheel-spin.

Vision Keep the windscreen and other windows clear. Clear snow from the roof as well as from windows as this can fall onto the windscreen obscuring your view. Dazzle from a low winter sun can be a real problem. Improve vision by making sure that the windscreen is clean both inside and out.

Up hill - avoid having to stop part way up by waiting until it is clear of other cars. Keep a constant speed, avoid changing down on the hill. Down hill - reduce your speed before the hill, use a low gear and try to avoid using the brakes. Apply brakes gently. Release brakes and de-clutch if car skids. Automatic transmission - in slippery conditions it's best to select '2', which limits gear changes and also makes you less reliant on brakes.

Check windscreen wipers and replace if necessary. Make sure that wipers are switched off when there's risk of freezing. Top up Windscreen washer fluid and treat with a suitable additive to reduce the chance of freezing.

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Highland Caterham Hire offers you the opportunity to self drive hire an iconic British sports car, the Caterham Seven. Additionally, chauffeur driven days / tours, gift vouchers and wedding use are all catered for. We are based in the beautiful county of Moray, near Elgin, and ideally situated to allow you easy access to the best driving roads and scenery that Scotland has to offer. Should you wish to explore beyond the wonders of Scotland then the cars are available for European tours.

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