SpotLight on Forres & District September 2016

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   AJG FORRES AND NAIRN WELFARE FOOTBALL LEAGUE April - September games played in Nairn, Forres, Kinloss and Elgin. Match details available in local press and via the website www.leaguewebsite.co.uk

FINDHORN VILLAGE CENTRE To provide recreational/leisure facilities, encourage educational groups, participation training, after-school clubs/IT resources for Findhorn inhabitants. Contact Christine Hunt 692339

ARK COMMUNITY NETWORKS Provides housing support & services to individuals with learning disabilities in their own homes. Call Andrew Findlay 675763 or email managerforres@arkha.org.uk

FORRES 41 CLUB For ex-members of Round Table.

Meets monthly from September to May. Contact the Club Secretary on 01309 673295 for more information.

FELLOWSHIP OF HEALING FOR THE HIGHLANDS Mondays, 10.30am - 12.30pm, at the Tolbooth, Forres. Christian group offering healing prayer.

For info call 07835 583820.

FINDHORN VILLAGE ART GROUP Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10am 12 noon at The James Milne Institute, Findhorn. Join a fun filled friendly informal art class including refreshments. All levels welcome. £5 per session. Sorry Tuesday class is currently full.

Spaces available on Thursday.

Call Laura on 07773 650615 or email laura@wildhareglass.co.uk

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FORRES & NAIRN SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Mondays 8pm - 10pm in Forres Town Hall Jan - Mar & Sept - Dec Thursdays 7:30pm - 9:30pm in Nairn Community Centre from Sept - Mar. All abilities welcome at these RSCDS classes. For details see www.rscdsforres.org or call 07906 306160 or Kate McArdle on 07918 147115 FORRES ACCORDION & FIDDLE CLUB 2nd Wednesday each month, Victoria Hotel, Forres. Sept May. All levels & ages welcome.

Call Ann Sharp 672672 FORRES ANGLING ASSOCIATION February-September. Formed in 1933, the FAA water consists of four miles of double bank fishing on the River Findhorn. Visitor permits available. Contact Campbell Ross 690097 FORRES BRIDGE CLUB Mondays at 7pm - arrive by 6:50pm at Forres Golf Clubhouse. September - March.

New members welcome.

Contact Peter Nelson, Club President on 01309 675371 or mary.nelson@homecall.co.uk.

FORRES & NAIRN DISTRICT WELFARE ASSOCIATION A football league made up from clubs and pubs in the Forres & Nairn area. Apr - Sept, age 16 + For details call Mashy Young on 07796 524050 or email forresnairnwfa@hotmail.co.uk

ST LEONARD’S GUILD Meets Mondays, fortnightly 7:30pm Sept - April in St. Leonard's Hall. New members always welcome. Call Frances Buchanan on 01309 675585 for more information.

FORRES OSPREY TRUST Minibus for use of elderly and disabled people from Forres, Kinloss, Findhorn and environs for outings, meetings & clubs.

Contact Magdalene Edmond: 01309 617155.

TASTY TUESDAYS Every Tuesday 11am - 3pm Taster Sessions in Reiki, Crystal Healing, Tarot & more. Drop ins or booking via Facebook, Makers Market, Caroline Street, Forres or call Ellen 07518824710

FORRES QUILTERS Tuesdays 1.30pm - 3.30pm, Forres Community Centre. Call Mrs Maureen Brooks 675962

TRANSITION TOWN FORRES Local group promoting local solutions to fossil fuel shortage and climate change. Contact ttforres@googlemail.com

FORRES RAMBLERS 1st Saturday each month, 9.30am at bottom of car park (opposite Applegrove School).

Contact Carolyn Boyd 672286 GRANT PARK BOWLING CLUB Daily 1 - 4pm & 6 -9pm, Apr Sept. Non-members & visitors £1 per session. All levels & ages welcome. Coaching available.

Call Jim Hasman 673062 KINLOSS COFFEE MORNING Every Thursday at 10:30am and a Soup and Sweet lunch the last Thursday of each month at 12pm in the Kinloss church hall.

MORAY FIRTH LADIES CURLING CLUB   

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FORRES CURLING CLUB Sept - Mar , Moray Leisure Centre. Coaching available. Call Ann Munro 690332 or email lambertmun@aol.com

NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST Antenatal classes & breastfeeding support. Meetings and outings in Forres and Elgin area.

Email: nct_moray@yahoo.co.uk

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FORRES HOUSE BRIDGE CLUB Wednesdays 7pm, Sept - Apr, Forres House. Tuition given in September. Beginners & new members welcome. Call Forres House Community Centre 672838 or Alice Young on 01309 611271

SHRIMPS ACTIVE Thursday mornings and Friday Afternoons. Interactive soft play from babies to 5yrs. £2.50 per child. Call Karin for timings and further information on sessions available. Findhorn Village Centre, Findhorn 01309 692339.

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SOUNDS DEEP MEN’S CHOIR Alternate Tuesdays 7.30pm9.30pm at St. John’s Church, Forres. All kinds of music. No experience necessary. Contact Bill 01309 672951 for more details.

FORRES / MOUNT DORA TWINNING ASSOCIATION Contact Kenneth J Laing 690398

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TREES FOR LIFE CONSERVATION DAYS …

Spend a day out in the Highlands working to restore the fabulous Caledonian forest. Transport, tools and training provided. Pick up from Forres for volunteers over 18.

Usually every second Wednesday.

Booking is essential. Call the office on 01309 691292 or email volunteer@treesforlife.org.uk to join the email list.

THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION (MORAY) FORRES Cubs - Mondays, Beavers Tuesdays, Scouts - Fridays. beavers@morayscouts.org.uk (or @..... or scouts@..... etc) VARIS CLUB 1st Tuesday each month, 10am, Forres Town Hall. Open to all retired business and professional people. Guest speakers, new members welcome. Contact Norman Thomson 676884        

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utumn and winter are beautiful seasons, but they are also the time when you might experience a cold snap. If you are thinking of changing, upgrading or servicing your heating system

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SUMMER STEAK PROMOTION £44.00 for 2 persons

2 x 8oz Macbeth's Rump Steak Frites with Mixed Leaf Salad and 2 glasses of Specially Selected Wine (available Sunday - Thursday)

Afternoon Tea served daily from * 12noon -5.00pm from £14.95 per person. *must be pre-booked

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www.knockomie.co.uk

Tel: 01309 673146

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

Contact Mrs Jane Foster on 01309 641257 (Session Clerk) Edinkillie Parish - Church of Scotland Sunday worship 11.30am.

Contact Mrs Panny Laing (Session Clerk): 01309 611278.

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.

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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 or visit www.stlaurencechurchforres.org.uk St Leonards Church Sundays 10.30am: family service. Tea and coffee served afterwards. For any information call 01309 672380 or visit www.stleonardschurchforres.com St Margaret’s Catholic Church Mass on Tuesday & Thursday at 10am and Sunday 10:30am. Contact Father Colin Stewart on 01343 542280 If you are a member of a church not listed here and would like to be considered for inclusion or if there are any amendments to be made to existing details, please email linda@winterburnmedia.co.uk

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Whoopie Pie Cake serves approx 12-15 Ingredients Cake 1 box Chocolate cake mix (prepared per package directions) + 1 extra egg and cocoa powder for dusting the pan Filling 454g butter, room temperature 256g Marshmallow Fluff 375g icing sugar Ganache 125ml double cream 175g dark chocolate chips Instructions Cake Preheat oven to 170°C Grease 2 9x13 inch sized pans with butter and dust with cocoa powder, set aside.

Prepare cake according to package directions, but add in an extra egg to the mix.

Split the batter evenly between the 2 pans and bake for 15-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

Allow cakes to cool completely.

Filling In stand mixer beat butter and Fluff together until smooth.

Turn mixer to low and slowly add in icing sugar. Turning mixer back up, continue mixing for 30-60 seconds until smooth.

Spread the filling on top of one of the cakes. Top the filling with the other cake.

Ganache In small saucepan bring the double cream to almost a boil. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips. Allow to cool for 10 minutes and then pour over top of cake.

Notes you could also bake this in 2 9x9 inch round pans

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Rolling Events until 31 august exhibition of daniel fairbairn’s paintings 11am - 5pm at footprints gallery, hopeman harbour, hopeman. capturing local coastlines in acrylics on canvas. for info contact carrie helyer on 01343 831118. gardens open for charity: haugh garden, roseisle proceeds to chas, alzheimer’s scotland & sg beneficiaries. £4. for info call 01343 835790.

until september newbold trust - garden tasters 10am - 1pm every saturday at newbold house, forres. all ages & abilities welcome. monthly topic first saturday of every month at 11.30am. contact 01309 672659. findhorn heritage centre & icehouse 2pm - 5pm daily. for info visit findhorn-heritage.co.uk.

until 1 september gardens open for charity: 10 pilmuir road west, forres, iv36 2hl. open by arrangement. ÂŁ3.contact 01309 674634.

until 4 september nairn book & arts festival various events throughout the week. literary, music, workshops, kids’ day, etc. tickets from online ticketing system, the nairn bookshop or nairn community & arts centre. for info email enquiries@nairnfestival.co.uk or call 01667 542624. see also facebook.com/nairn.festival. wasps art exhibition (part of the nairn book & arts festival) 10am - 4pm at links studios, fishertown, nairn. for info call 01309 675232.

10 september - 18 september north east open studios (neos) artists & makers open their doors to the public. various venues in moray. local artists’ trail through findhorn, forres, wester lawrenceton, rafford, elgin & beyond. visit northeastopenstudios.co.uk for details. �

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19 september - 31 october art exhibition - raymond clive 10am - 5pm (mon - fri) & 11am - 4pm (sat). visit elginmuseum.org.uk.

until 24 september automata - mechanical wonders brought to life at nairn museum, viewfield house, nairn. contact 01667 456791 or visit nairnmuseum.co.uk.

AUGUST 2016 28 sunday charity dog walk in aid of medical detection dogs 10.30am at roseisle beach. ÂŁ5 donation. lunchtime burgers & sausages for all on walk. to register contact miller & swan on 01343 542255.

29 monday forres library book club for 10 - 12 years 3.45pm.

30 tuesday community health & wellbeing day 11am - 3pm at elgin town hall. info for adults & carers. pet therapy, citizens advice, memory boxes, etc. refreshments. call 01343 567153 for more details.

31 wednesday “one deadly theatre companyâ€?: a farcical murder mystery 7.30pm at st giles church plainstones, elgin. ÂŁ12.50 & ÂŁ10. tickets from 01343 544911. manran@ universal hall 7:30pm. universalhall.co.uk. soup & coffee morning jointly run by dyke & district village hall & dyke church 11am - 1pm at dyke & district village hall. all welcome. the drouthy cobbler comedy club@the drouthy cobbler 7.30pm. visit thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

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phantasmagoria: dreams & imaginations - moving projections in a dreamscape 7pm & 8.30pm in the grand drawing room, nairn museum. ÂŁ8. may not be suitable for persons of a sensitive nature. call 01667 456791 or email manager@nairnmuseum.co.uk. son et lumiere with commentary by alan barron 9pm at nairn museum. free. contact 01667 456791 or email manager@nairnmuseum.co.uk.

SEPTEMBER 2016 1 thursday joyful noise singers: moray’s older people’s choir 10am - 12pm at st giles’ church, elgin. make a “joyful noise� every thursday. new members welcome. refreshments available. for info call 07486 374525 or email joyfulnoise@btinternet.com. other humans@the drouthy cobbler 8pm. visit thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

2 friday sigma: moray’s astronomy club - hunting the dragon by prof andy lawrence, royal observatory, edinburgh 7pm at birnie village hall. non-members always welcome. refreshments are provided (for a small donation). visit sigma-astro.co.uk. aly bain & phil cunninghm 7pm at elgin town hall. tickets from elgin library or online. scottish concert night: forres accordion & fiddle club + special guests 7.30pm at rafford village hall. £5.

3 saturday carve carrbridge 10am - 5pm at carrbridge playing field. scottish open chainsaw carving championship, pipe band, craft stalls, food & drink outlets, etc. ÂŁ5/ÂŁ2. free park & ride. for info call 01479 841300. the western front association: ‘a dud brigade? the welsh bantams of the 119th infantry brigade’ by michael taylor 2:30pm, elgin library. for info call 01343 870562 or email chairman.wfasnb@virgin.net. tesco charity dance-a-thon fundraiser (over 18s)@ ironworks 7.30pm. visit ironworksvenue.com. cinema nairn/nairn book & arts festival: buster keaton’s 'sherlock junior' with andy may on piano 10am at the little theatre, nairn. tickets at the door or from nbaaf outlets. for info visit cinema-nairn.co.uk.

4 sunday glen moray marathon, half marathon & 10K. 8am registration at the glen moray distillery, elgin. 9.30am start. for info visit forresharriers.org.uk or contact paul rogan on 07825 157758. ď€łď€Ľď€Ťď€Šď€€ď€†ď€Œ ď€ƒď€€ 

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5 monday burghead library reading group for adults 7pm.

6 tuesday randolph’s leap + spare snare@the drouthy cobbler 8pm. visit thedrouthycobbler.co.uk. burghead library storytime 2pm. all welcome.

7 wedneday elgin writers - “never judge a book by its cover�

7.30pm - 9.30pm at elgin library. closing date of summer competition. over 16s with an interest in writing are welcome. a night of mediumship with pamela duff 7.30pm 9.30pm at dyke & district hall. ÂŁ15. tickets reserved by messaging pamela catherine duff directly.

8 thursday adam holmes & the embers@the drouthy cobbler 8pm. visit thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

9 friday hallaig by iain finlay macleod@the drouthy cobbler 1pm. visit thedrouthycobbler.co.uk. cruelty free fayre 7pm - 9pm at the assembly hall, elgin academy. free. supporting local businesses that don’t test on animals in the moray area. for info contact 07933 587168. the view live@the loft 7pm at east grange farm. visit ticketweb.co.uk/event/245089.

9 friday - 11 sunday spirit of speyside distilled at elgin town hall. meet the speyside whisky masters. for info call 07789 671635 or email enquiries@distilled.scot. highland military tattoo at fort george. call 0131 3108701/2 or email info@highlandmilitarytattoo. visit highlandmilitarytattoo.com.

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noasis: the nation’s favourite oasis tribute band@ ironworks 7.30pm. visit ironworksvenue.com. roddy woomble - ‘my secret is my silence’ tour@ universal hall 8pm. visit universalhall.co.uk. jazz nairn presents tommy smith & brian kellock 8pm at nairn community & arts centre. ÂŁ15. tickets from nairn community & arts centre. for info call 01667 453476 or email jazznairn@gmail.com. ra uk fundraiser 12pm - 6pm at ra uk studios, high street, lossiemouth. craft stalls, disney disco, etc. “music at the castleâ€?: marvel of peru (baroque ensemble) 8pm at brodie castle. for info call 01309 641371 or email raharrison@nts.org.uk.

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11 sunday sizzling summertime sunday@the loft 1pm - 4pm. free. face painting & bouncy castle. try our farm walk too. for info visit eastgrange.co.uk. marie curie tipsy tea event 3pm - 5pm at westfield house, spynie, nr elgin. adults £8, children £3. nonalcoholic cocktails & a delicious tea. stalls & music. for info contact veronica maclean on 01343 547308 or 07796 271286. fraser anderson@the drouthy cobbler 8pm. visit thedrouthycobbler.co.uk. gordonstoun - charity garden open day 1pm 4.30pm. for info call 01343 837837.

14 wednesday moray, banff & badenoch decorative & fine arts society: “the elgin marbles” 11am at the williamson hall, duff avenue, elgin. lecturer - alan read. new members welcome. visit nadfas-in-elgin.org.uk. elgin writers sponsor mairi hedderwick: running away from katie morag 6.30pm at elgin library. free, but tickets essential. moray & nairn floral art club: “the world’s your oyster” 7.30pm at the tolbooth, forres. opening meeting. demonstration by christine mckenna, dundee. contact jean holder on 01309 673552 or at jeanholder@btinternet.com.

15 thursday moray jobs & you: searching for employment or a new career? 4pm - 8pm at alexander graham bell centre for digital health@ moray college uhi. for info contact karen.millar@dwp.gsi.gov.uk.

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12 monday elgin & district parkinson’s support group: “meet & greet” opportunity plus the importance of exercise 7.30pm - 9.30pm at st sylvester’s hall, institution road, elgin. free. refreshments. contact gillian gibson (sec) on 01343 541056. light & life 7pm - 9pm at costa coffee, high st, elgin. free spiritual readings, healing for body, soul & mind, dream interpretation. for info call 07733 127539. dyslexia: overcoming challenges - unfolding talents 7pm at nairn community and arts centre. donations welcome. for info contact gilda westermann on 01309 671394 or g.westermann@freeuk.com.

13 tuesday fara@the drouthy cobbler 8pm. call 01343 596000 or visit thedrouthycobbler.co.uk. highland literary salon: speaker - peter wright 7.30pm at glen mhor hotel, inverness. for more information visit highlandlitsalon.com.

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17 saturday doors open day for venues & opening times visit doorsopendays.org.uk. discover the architecture, places and spaces right on your doorstep. free. messy church 2pm - 4-pm at st leonards church hall. rave of thrones: kristian nairn@ ironworks 10.30pm. visit ironworksvenue.com. lossiemouth flower & produce show 1pm - 4.30pm at lossiemouth high school. £1. full details on how to enter at facebook: lossiemouth flower show society. moray saturday orienteering series & schools league 10.15am at roseisle. visit moravianorienteering.org. charity dinner & entertainment in aid of the morayvia aviation experience & the stv appeal at innes house, elgin. £50 per head. tickets from mark mair at rescue137@msn.com. forres library bookbug for babies & toddlers 10.30am. all welcome. elgin museum heritage coffee morning 10am - 12pm at elgin bridge club (old austin’s tearooms), south street, elgin. tea, scones & fancy cakes plus stalls. elgin strathspey & reel fiddlers’ rally with guest: andy kain (fiddle) 7.30pm at the elgin town hall. compere eddie rose. £10 (balcony), £9 & £8 conc (main hall). tickets from elgin library or at the door. some tickets available from ena brian on 01309 673864. elgin city band: fundraising concert 11am - 1pm at the plainstones, elgin. come along & support one of the oldest brass bands in scotland.

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spirit of moray book festival at elgin library. various events. for info call 01343 562623.

dare moray (dementia accessible recreation experiences) activity weekend various events throughout moray, including the loft & the scottish dolphin centre. visit daremoray.org for event details.

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18 sunday moray field club: walk - invergordon estate (trees & fungi) 9am at lossie green car park, elgin. bookings by email at morayfieldclub@outlook.com or 01343 547966 by 6pm on preceding tuesday. moray interfaith celebrating international day of peace 2pm - 5pm at newbold house, 111 st leonards road, forres. free. varied programme of celebration. for info visit facebook.com/interfaithmoray or call janet on 01309 358394 or 07919 955837. happy sunday family fun day@the loft for details visit eastgrange.co.uk.

20 tuesday seann walsh: one for the road@the drouthy cobbler 7.30pm. visit thedrouthycobbler.co.uk. burghead library storytime 2pm. all welcome.

proceeds to zambesi mission& the kerusso trust, malawi. all welcome. forres culture day forres library 10am - 2pm. mentallica + seed of sorrow & zombie militia@ ironworks 7pm. visit ironworksvenue.com.

25 sunday car boot sale (idca) 8:30am - 1pm, inchberry hall, orton, fochabers. turn up before 8.30am, no booking required. £8 per pitch / £16 per van (double pitch). tea/coffee/butteries/cakes in hall and bbq food from the hut. visit wherecanwego.com. orkestra del sol 4.30pm@ universal hall 4.30pm. visit universalhall.co.uk.

26 monday

‘danger! high voltage’ - london science museum throughout the day at the town hall, forres. free. presented by the falconer museum. for info call 01309 673701 or visit eventbrite.co.uk.

rura@the drouthy cobbler 8pm. call 01343 596000 or visit thedrouthycobbler.co.uk. all i have to do is dream@ universal hall 2pm. visit universalhall.co.uk. the elixir of love by donizetti: the scottish opera 7.30pm at elgin town hall. tickets from the box office, elgin library. visit scottishopera.org.uk. nairn speakers: welcome evening - introduction to public speaking. 7.30pm at the newton hotel, nairn. new members welcome. for info email hello@nairnspeakers.co.uk or call 01667 453373. forres bridge club: re-commences 7pm (sharp) at forres golf clubhouse.contact peter nelson on 01309 675371 or email mary.nelson@homecall.co.uk.

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findhorn bay festival: various events. music, theatre, dance, visual art, tours, talks, family events. tickets from ticketsource.co.uk. details of events at findhornbayfestival.com.

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21 wednesday nairn u3a: introduction to nairn u3a & their programme of activities 1.45pm at nairn community centre. all welcome. for more information contact pauline on 01467 453537 or visit nairnu3a.org.uk. rafford w.i. 7.30pm at rafford village hall. new members most welcome.

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22 thursday the old blind dogs@ universal hall 8.30pm. visit universalhall.co.uk.

23 friday talisk@the drouthy cobbler 8pm. call 01343 596000 or visit thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

the drouthy cobbler comedy club@the drouthy cobbler 7.30pm. visit thedrouthycobbler.co.uk. tina may & enrico pieranunzi@ universal hall 7.30pm. visit universalhall.co.uk. soup & coffee morning jointly run by dyke & district hall & dyke church 11am - 1pm at dyke & district village hall.

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24 saturday forres crafters culture day craft fair 11am - 4pm upstairs at the tolbooth, forres. for info call 07565 499598 or email forrescrafters@gmail.com. music nairn presents: tamsin little (solo violinist) 7.30pm, nairn community and arts centre. tickets at door or music nairn. visit musicnairn.org.uk or call 01667 455701. malawi coffee morning run by forres lighthouse baptist church 10am - 12pm at st leonard’s church hall. £2. refreshments, table sales and games.   

forres library storytime for 3 - 5s 2.45pm. forres library storytime for 5 - 7s 3.45pm.

macmillan world’s biggest coffee morning! 10am 12pm at forres town hall. come along & enjoy a lovely morning while raising money for macmillan. unicef quiz in aid of refugee fund 7pm at the beechtree restaurant, moray college, elgin. £10 per person (incl drink & buffet). teams of 4. to book call irene on 01343 544600 or bill on 01343 543092. cinema nairn: 'theeb' (15) 7:30pm at nairn community and arts centre. tickets at the door. for more information visit cinema-nairn.co.uk.

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Raising to Distinction Open Morning Sat 17 Sept 2016 Admissions Deadline Fri 15 Jan 2017 Queen Victoria School in Dunblane is a co-educational boarding school for the children of UK Armed Forces personnel who are Scottish, or who have served in Scotland or who have been members of a Scottish regiment. The QVS experience encourages and develops well-rounded, confident individuals in an environment of stability and continuity.

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Queen Victoria School, Dunblane Donald Shaw, Acting Head Open Morning is Saturday, 17th September 2016 Queen Victoria School (QVS) is a co-educational boarding school fully funded – parents don’t pay fees – by the Ministry of Defence to provide stability and continuity of education for the children of UK Armed Forces personnel who are Scottish, or who have served in Scotland or who have been members of a Scottish regiment.

There are 277 pupils in the School, ranging from Primary 7 through to S6. Age-ranges within each year-group are wide, however, because of the very varied and inevitably disrupted educational backgrounds from which the pupils come. One pupil came into S3 having been to 13 different schools; others into P7 having been to eleven different schools – and these are not just different schools, but different education systems as well.

Academic results are consistently well above the national averages and there is a wide programme of extra-curricular activities, Games and the Combined Cadet Force. Major sports are rugby – where QVS is generally considered to “punch well above its weight” as a small school – and hockey, although there is a growing commitment to football as well.

QVS pupils and their families greatly value the strength of mutual support in a school community where all recognise the reality of Service life.

Set in 45 acres of beautiful Perthshire countryside, Queen Victoria School is easily accessible by road, rail or air.

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Ceremonial – piping, drumming, Highland Dancing and drill – constitutes an important part of the life of the School and is a visible link between the pupils and the work that their parents have chosen to do, in the UK Armed Forces. The Pipes, Drums and Dancers of QVS are internationally renowned, having played at tattoos both at home and abroad, most recently in the Basel Christmas Tattoo 2016 and The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2012.

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