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BRODIE INDOOR BOWLING CLUB Mon & Wed, 7pm - 9:30pm at Dyke & District Hall. Starts 16th September. Call Sandy Burgess on 01309 674924 CHILDREN 1ST FORRES AND DISTRICT ACTION GROUP Raising money for Children 1st through various events. If you are interested in finding out more call Jane Lyon 01309 674058 CHRISTIANS TOGETHER IN FORRES Fridays, 10:30am - 2pm at the Tolbooth for tea & coffee, fellowship, Christian lending Library and charity goods for sale. All welcome.

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FORRES CAMERA CLUB Forres Town Hall. Every Thursday at 7.30pm. Come and share our interest in photography. All welcome.

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FORRES OVER 60S LUNCH GROUP Fridays at 12pm, St Leonards Chuch Hall. 3 course meal. £4 per week. For anyone 60+. Call Joan Lobbett on 01309 671150.

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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 FORRES BIG CHOIR Every Thursday during term time, 7pm - 9pm at Kinloss Church. A mixed community choir for singers of all levels of experience.

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LGBT MORAY 1st Tues, 7:30pm at The Mucklecross Pub, Elgin. 18+ OR 3rd Sat, 10:30am at The Mosset Tavern, Forres. Call 07598 418638 • www.lgbtmoray.co.uk or email lgbtmoray@gmail.com MORAY THRESHOLD SINGERS Women's choir offers to sing to people who are seriously ill and those approaching the end of life, in their own home, care home or hospital to bring comfort and ease. To request this service or to join call Chloe Greenwood on 07769 796672 www.thresholdchoir.org/moray NAIRN SPEAKERS CLUB Fortnightly on Mondays, 7.30pm in the Newton Hotel, Newton Gate, Nairn, IV12 5PF. To hone your public speaking skills and gain confidence in a friendly, unthreatening atmosphere and get constructive help & advice.

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By now you are probably reading SpotLight sitting in your favourite chair (or sofa or bed) having over indulged in food, wine, tv and relatives. The period inbetween Christmas and New Year is a time to take a breather before we launch ourselves into the New Year celebrations. The temptation to overindulge again is indeed strong and only the truly strong will succeed!! But help is at hand, surely?

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Golfing superstar Tiger Woods was quoted as saying he ‘has nothing to look forward to’. Of course (or should that be off course?) his personal life is turbulent and ‘on course’ he has been dogged by a succession of injuries that seem to threaten his continuing to play golf at the highest level. He is someone who has earned $1.5 billion playing golf, is only 40 years old and is still highly sought after by golf tournament organizers worldwide, yet, it would appear, he doesn’t know where his life is going, has no timetable for recovery and presumably no alternative career or activity he wishes to pursue. His life is golf - and without that we must guess he sees little clear purpose or direction.

I’m sure it’s not just Tiger who feels that way. Many of us become preoccupied with the successes we hope to achieve, the pleasures we hope to enjoy and the possessions we hope to acquire. Events and

experiences become our milestones; we try to build memories we hope will provide us with meaning to our later lives. Sometimes we may stop and ask the question - what’s it all about?

We all have these same preoccupations - a desire to be remembered for the good we have done and to experience as much of this amazing world’s attractions as we can. But, as a follower of Jesus, I am encouraged by Him to look beyond myself and beyond this world. He invites anyone who is ready to listen to set their minds on things above and not on earthly things. He said, ‘Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.’ (Matthew 6:19-21)

Caroline Street Gospel Hall Sundays 6.30pm: gospel meetings.

Tel: 01309 674375. Email: glcinfo@tiscali.co.uk Dyke Church - Church of Scotland Sunday worship 10am.

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.

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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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He did not mean we should abandon goals, stop pursuing careers and become like hermits hiding away from the world and thinking of nothing but moving on to the next world. To do that would rob us of real purpose in living and real joy in life’s experiences. What Jesus encourages in us is this; that our lives would be centered on Him, that our goals and our successes would be guided by His priorities. In other words that we would put Him first.

Now if that sounds like abandoning self (giving up just doing what I want to do) that’s because it is. But it comes with the greatest benefit; Jesus says that if our aims - what we are looking forward to - is a fuller relationship with Him then we will always have something to look forward to. Something that cannot be threatened, lost or destroyed. And we will most certainly know where our lives are going.

Rev. Colin Morison Forres & Elgin Free Church

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 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 tamsyn@spotlighton.co.uk

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PARLIAMENT BLOG & TIDE TIMES A Happy 2016 to everyone!

It looks to be an interesting year ahead. It is once again an election year, which has been the case almost every year in recent times!

This time round it’s the Scottish Parliament elections and like many politicians at all levels I will be out knocking doors in support of my Moray colleague Richard Lochhead MSP. I have said in the past it is always an enjoyable experience. Our regular campaigning gets us out and about all over Moray, speaking to the people who have elected us in their own communities and that is hugely important in keeping on top of the issues that affect people in Moray on a day-to-day basis, which it can be all to easy to become detached from when you travel away to parliament every week. Keep an eye out for us doing the rounds and keep us informed when you see us!

Let me start by saying a very Happy New Year to you and yours!

I hope you had an enjoyable festive period and you’ve now recovered. New Year resolutions are easily made and even more easily broken.

But one resolution I think we can all make quite easily is to continue to waste less and recycle more. Homes across Moray, including my own, will be left with Christmas cards, trees, cardboard boxes, all ready to be disposed of. Every year we are finding better ways of stopping waste going to landfill and being ever more responsible for the wider environment. Moray folk continue to lead the way in Scotland in recycling and I hope that people will do their bit to keep up that fantastic record and dispose of waste from Christmas and New Year as responsibly as possible.

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Just a reminder; the leaves are all off now, and if they are still in drifts on your grass, it’s a very good idea to lift them. Several weeks without light and air under a pile of leaves is likely to kill/seriously damage a patch of grass.

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inverness@greenthumb.co.uk where the machine removes thousands of plugs from the ground. Golf courses are doing this too at this time not surprisingly. Aerating the ground is multi-beneficial as it allows air into the ground, helps with drainage,

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FAMILY ADVENTURE SESSIONS Suitable for 2 - 8 years Children MUST BE ACCOMPANIED s .O NEED TO BOOK JUST COME ALONG Drop in sessions from 10.30am - 12.30pm Donation £2 per child

New Outdoor Nursery based on Forest School principles to open in Duffus Earthtime have been delivering interactive, outdoor nature-based sessions to children across Moray aged 1 to 8 for the last five years.

We are excited to be able to extend our activities and expertise to provide funded nursery places and a two to three group in our outdoor nursery.

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COOPER PARK, ELGIN Wednesday 30th Decmber 2015 Sunday 17th January 2016

GRANT PARK, FORRES (meet by the play park) Sunday 3rd January 2016 Sunday 31st January 2016

These sessions have been kindly funded by Scottish Natural Heritage

Let Us Know ‘What’s On’ In Your Area *February Issue Deadline: Monday, 4th January* Email: tamsyn@spotlighton.co.uk Telephone: 01309 690063 Inclusion of events in What’s On is free.

We do not accept submissions for classes, courses or workshops.

Contact venues & organisers first as there may be changes to events.

Rolling Event until 10 sunday panto - peter pan @ eden court spectacular song and dance routines, a lot of traditional panto slapstick, and of course, a ticking crocodile! for times and prices call the box office on 01463 234234 or visit www.eden-court.co.uk

2 saturday laser quest family challenge @ the loft 11:30am 1pm. booking required. call 01343 850111

5 tuesday burghead storytime 1.30pm - 2pm burghead library storytime for the u5s. all welcome. for more info call burghead library on 01343 830186 or email burghead.library@moray.gov.uk forres library storytime 3-5s 2.45pm - 3.15pm 5-7s 3.45pm. all welcome. contact forres library on 01309 672834 or email forres.library@moray.gov.uk

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DECEMBER 2015 29 tuesday red hot chilli pipers @ ironworks 7pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com be like pablo @ the drouthy cobbler 7:30pm. catchy guitar-based powerpop music with bright girl/boy vocal harmonies. visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

31 thursday rafford village hall’s (in)famous hogmanay party thurs 8 till late. ceilidh dancing, do your own thing, bring food and drink. adults £6, u16 £3, family £20. for tickets call avril on 01309 671630 rhythmnreel hogmanay bash @ ironworks 9pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com hogmanay 2015 @ the drouthy cobbler 9pm 1:30am. a ticketed celebration of the coming of the new year with drams, stovies, fizz and music from dallahan. visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk the red hot highland fling 8pm - 12:30am, northern meeting park, ardross street inverness. scotland's biggest free hogmanay concert. children welcome!

JANUARY 2016 1 friday cinema @ universal hall: ‘a little chaos’ (15) 7:30pm £5 / £4 concs / £3 U16. for info call 01309 691170 or visit www.universalhall.co.uk admin@spotlighton.co.uk

the big fat first fry up! @ the loft 12pm - 4pm. great coffee and cake and a great loft style breakfast! full scottish and full veggie scottish available. booking suggested. for booking or info call 01343 850111 or visit www.eastgrange.co.uk

And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. (John 17:3)

8 friday film forres doors open 6:15pm film starts 6:30pm, forres town hall. visit www.filmforres.co.uk for films being shown. all ages welcome. come along and join our membership. cinema @ universal hall: ‘selma’ (13) 7:30pm. £5 / £4 concs / £3 U16. for info call 01309 691170 or visit www.universalhall.co.uk

11 monday burning of the clavie 6pm from brander street, burghead. an ancient fire custom. for more info on the ceremony visit www.burghead.com/clavie

13 wednesday royal scottish national orchestra: viennese gala (rsno) @ eden court 7:30pm. call the box office on 01463 234234 or visit www.eden-court.co.uk

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highland rock garden club - arisaema, picos de europa and erythroniums : three short talks by david shaw, mike kendall and john owen (local group members) 7.30pm at nairn community & arts centre. £2.50 incl. refreshments. all welcome. call john owen on 01320 366246 musical memories 1.30pm - 3pm at new elgin and ashgrove hall, land street, elgin. an opportunity for anyone with dementia and their carers to meet and share in the enjoyment of music, singing and memories. teas and coffees served. cost £1 moray, banff & badenoch decorative and fine arts society lecture - ‘scotland’s ruined castles : the renaissance of scotland’s castles from someone who restored and lives in one’ lecturer janet brennan 11am at the mansefield hotel, elgin. non-members £7 donation. for info visit nadfas-in-elgin.org.uk or email membership@nadfas-in-elgin.org.uk. new members welcome.

14 thursday 15 friday sigma is hosting a stellar stargazing event to make the most of the night sky 7pm for 7.30pm - 9.30pm at lhanbryde community centre, robertson road, lhanbryde. all welcome. www.sigma-astro.co.uk

16 saturday nairn men’s breakfast 9.45pm for 10am at dunbar golf club, nairn. testimony by steve hay from arab world ministries. share food and fellowship and hear what god is doing in other men's lives. call campbell on 01667 455149 by 6.30pm fri 15th to book.. orienteering at quarrelwood - moravian saturday series 10am, spynie village hall, near elgin. all ages

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20 wednesday orienteering in the dark - the run4it northern night cup 6pm, forres golf club. test your navigation skills by torchlight. experienced orienteering runners can compete in the northern night cup while novices can tackle the beginner's course. juniors welcome too. visit www.moravianorienteering.org for more info. nairn u3a - a talk on blythswood care: christian kindness in action by adrienne dempster 1.45pm at nairn community centre. all welcome. for info call pauline on 01667 453537 or visit nairnu3a.org.uk

21 thursday - 23 saturday varis players present snow white and the seven dwarfs by james barry 7.30pm each night with a matinee at 2pm on saturday, forres town hall. a fun night for all the family. tickets available from sweet explosion - £8 / £7 and £5. call 07842 280682.

22 friday cinema @ universal hall: ‘diary of a teenage girl’ (15) 7:30pm. £5 / £4 concs / £3 U16. for info call 01309 691170 or visit www.universalhall.co.uk

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and abilities welcome. get fit with orienteering! for juniors this counts for the moray & nairn schools orienteering league. call mike rodgers 07957 836124 or visit www.moravianorienteering.org cinema @ universal hall: ‘inside out’ (pg) 4pm. £5 / £4 concs / £3 U16. for info call 01309 691170 or visit www.universalhall.co.uk

sophie bancroft with louis durra: the songs trio @ brodie castle 2:30pm. sophie bancroft on vocals and guitar, award-winning american pianist louis durra and tom lyne on basses. £14 includes refreshments. visit www.nts.org.uk/events or call 01309 641371 children 1st forres and district action group burns night ceilidh 7.30pm - 11pm in the mosset tavern. £12 adults / £8 children incl. haggis, neeps and tatties and dancing to a live band. contact louise barron 672521 for tickets. forres area a96 dualling action group information sharing coffee morning 10am - 12pm in rafford village hall. find out more about the proposals to dual the a96 near to forres or the proposal to create a short-cut from forres to fochabers. this event will also be of interest to people living in pluscarden, fogwatt and inchberry. burns supper 7pm at dyke church. tickets £10 contact judith sutherland on 01309 641232 rnw presents michael schenker’s temple of rock @ ironworks 7pm. visit www.ironworksvenue.com or call 0871 7894173

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The Moray Art Centre offers year-round studio arts classes and workshops taught by experienced educators and professional artists in a unique setting.

Access to a world-class collection of art provides inspiration for studio exploration. Studio arts classes and workshops include day, evening and weekend classes and workshops for all ages. For more information, visit our Classes page.

Events: There is always something to do at Moray Art Centre! Whether you prefer to sit back and enjoy, or roll up your sleeves and participate, there is something for you.

Venue Hire Discover the first and only flexible - use venue in the Moray area.

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27 wednesday - 30 saturday scottish ballet: cinderella @ eden court 7:30pm on wed /fri & 2pm on thurs/sat. box office 01463 234234 or visit www.eden-court.co.uk

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23 saturday - 24 sunday aviemore sled dog rally starts 9am on saturday and comes to a close by 5pm on sunday in glenmore forest park, by aviemore. two-day timed trials held by the siberian husky club of great britain which take place in aviemore. www.siberianhuskyclub.org.uk

24 sunday music nairn presents: pascal roge - one of the world's top pianists 7.30pm at nairn community and arts centre. playing a beautiful programme of satie, ravel, poulenc and debussy. tickets at door or from www.musicnairn.org.uk or call 01667 455701 paul jones & dave kelly @ eden court 8pm. acoustic blues with the founder members of the blues band. call 01463 234234 or visit www.eden-court.co.uk

27 wednesday musical memories 1.30pm - 3pm in new elgin and ashgrove hall, land street, elgin. an opportunity for anyone with dementia and their carers to meet and share in the enjoyment of music, singing and memories. teas and coffees served. cost £1 soup & coffee morning 11am - 1pm, dyke & district village hall. all welcome. recovery café - help make good mental health for all and recovery a reality 1pm - 5.30pm, harvest centre, 10 greyfriars street, elgin. recovery conversation café from 1pm - 3pm - to book email robert.stevenson

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@scottishrecovery.net • break 3pm - 3.30pm • design the ‘wellbeing hub’ - creative session 3.30pm - 5.30pm to book email info@wrapmoray.org attend either or both parts of the event. if you have any childcare or other barriers to participation please contact to discuss. do you like jokes? comedy club @ the drouthy cobbler 7:30pm. lose the january blues with great live stand-up comedy. book early. call 01343 596000 or visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

scottish rock garden club (moray group) - ian young - highland gathering 7:30pm, new elgin hall annex. call colinne souter (treasurer) on 01340 871504 or netta milne (secretary) on 01340 881558 nairn101 7pm - 9.30pm, the little theatre, fishertown, nairn. gathering together curious people to think, be and do something more. £5 - £10 suggested contribution. for info visit www.nairn101.me or call morag paterson 01667 259172 cinema nairn: 'seven year itch' 7:30pm at nairn community and arts centre. tickets at the door. for more information visit cinemanairn.blogspot.co.uk food & cooking through the ages 2.30pm, elgin museum hall. a talk by mary shand on food and cooking methods in different historical periods. free entry. for more information contact elgin museum on 01343 543675 or visit www.elginmuseum.org.uk the complete stone roses @ ironworks 7:30pm. visit www.ironworksvenue.com or call 0871 7894173 film forres doors open 6:15pm film starts 6:30pm, forres town hall. visit www.filmforres.co.uk for films being shown. all ages welcome. come along and join our membership.

30 saturday elmer crafts and stories with earthtime! 10:30am at forres library. craft and storytime session for children and parents. make elmer and elephants from recycled milk containers. call forres library on 01309 672834 or email forres.library@moray.gov.uk cinema @ universal hall: ‘the wonders’ (15) 7:30pm. £5 / £4 concs / £3 U16. for info call 01309 691170 or visit www.universalhall.co.uk discover new music: will robert @ the drouthy cobbler 8pm. visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk or call 01343 596000 slam @ ironworks 10:30pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

31 sunday anda union @ eden court 8pm. perform traditional mongolian music. box office 01463 234234 or visit www.eden-court.co.uk

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Help make mental health recovery a reality for everyone in Moray Wednesday 27th January, 2016 1pm – 5.30pm Harvest Centre, 10 Greyfriars Street Elgin, IV30 1LF You are invited to a free community mental health and recovery café event. Anyone with an interest in mental health & wellbeing and recovery is welcome. We are interested in welcoming people from local communities across Moray particularly those with lived experience of mental health problems.

You are welcome to attend either one or both parts of the event.

Recovery Conversation Café 1pm-3pm This is an opportunity for you to learn more about the Making Recovery Real initiative and the Good Mental Health for ALL draft mental health and wellbeing strategy for Moray.

Discuss what it means for you and find out how you can become more involved in helping to make good mental health for all and recovery a reality. TO BOOK CONTACT: robert.stevenson@scottishrecovery.net If you have any childcare or other barriers to participation please contact to discuss.

3.00pm - 3.30pm BREAK- Information stalls and refreshments will be available.

Design the ‘Wellbeing Hub’ Creative session 3.30pm-5.30pm We need your ideas, inspiration and enthusiasm to design a new community facility where anyone can feel welcome and be inspired to live more mentally healthy lives.

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TO BOOK CONTACT: Heidi Tweedie, Community Wellbeing & Recovery Champion, 07989331651, info@wrapmoray.org .

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23rd Jan (H) Partick Thistle

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Recovery happens Arrows is the new drug and alcohol support service in Moray. Run by Quarriers, Arrows supports adults with problematic substance use, offering advice, information and treatment to support individuals in their recovery.

Who is the Service for?

Arrows is a service for anyone worried about alcohol and drug use, whether their own or a loved one’s. Substance use problems can develop over time, and it is important for individuals to recognise where drugs or alcohol are having an impact on their wellbeing, relationships or lifestyle. Support is available to anyone with concerns, no matter how small.

At times it’s the friends, family or other people around an individual who may recognise their drug or alcohol issue first. Arrows can support friends and family to understand and discuss problematic substance use with their loved ones.

What support is available?

Arrows offers a listening ear and provides advice and information for people facing addiction issues. Our one-to-one and peer group support helps to build motivation, set goals and manage addictions using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approaches and Motivational Interviewing.

How do I access support?

You can drop into our Elgin office during opening hours. We are located near the end of the High Street, with both a High Street entrance and side door entrance on Kilmolymock Close. Alternatively, you can call, text or email and we can arrange to meet with you at a convenient time and location to discuss support options.

Will I be anonymous?

You can contact the service anonymously to speak to someone, and disclose your name or information on your own terms. We will only keep or share information about you with your consent and your on-going support will be agreed in partnership with you. We do have a duty to share information where we have concerns that you or an individual are at risk of harm.

Will you involve my family or friends?

We recognise the benefits of including family members and loved ones in accessing support and on-going recovery. We can discuss this with you should you wish to include a family member or friend, or you yourself wish to be included as a supportive factor in a loved one’s recovery.

Talk to us Arrows – A Quarriers Service 23 High Street, Elgin, IV301EE Call 01343 610500 Text 07812 228547 arrows@quarriers.org.uk

Opening hours We can support you to recognise the impact that substance use is having on your life and help you build a plan for the future.

Monday - Friday 9am-6pm Thursday 9am-7pm SMART recovery Thursdays 5.30-6.30pm

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INNES HOUSE

Weddings and Corporate Entertainment A Unique place for any Occasion It is difficult to imagine a more romantic setting for your wedding than a 17th century house set in a sheltered walled garden. However, Innes is not just a stunning venue which you and your guests will never forget, but also offers a wholly flexible programme to enable you to plan your day exactly as you would like.

Every wedding is unique and tailor-made for each couple. You may hold the ceremony here in the garden or in one of the two beautiful reception rooms. After the service your guests can wander around the gardens whilst you have your photographs taken in these tranquil, romantic surroundings.

The reception and dinner may be held in the East Dining Room or larger parties can be held in our marquee extension which covers a walled garden complete with a summer house for the bar and a fountain around which the tables are set. After dinner you may enjoy dancing or other entertainment and then drive away down the tree lined avenue and look back on a magnificent floodlit house.

Alternatively, you and some of your guests may stay the night in one of our splendidly appointed bedrooms and leave after a leisurely breakfast the next morning.

Offer extended!

Any couple booking their wedding within six months of their wedding date, will be offered complimentary wedding night accommodation along with a 'Champagne Toast' upgrade of their chosen drinks package

Innes House – Elgin – Moray – IV30 8NG Tel. 01343 842410 enquiries@inneshouse.co.uk – www.inneshouse.co.uk Please quote ‘SpotLight’ when making an enquiry

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A NEW YEAR...

A NEW CHALLENGE! Are you looking for a fresh opportunity for 2016 that will increase your skills and help improve the health and wellbeing of people in your own community?

Great! We are recruiting a number of dynamic individuals to volunteer for the role of Smoke Free Homes Community Champion.

The Community Champion will help raise awareness of the dangers of second hand smoke as well as motivating people to sign the pledge to ‘take it outside’. You will offer individuals the chance to talk about their smoking habits and provide advice and support to empower them to make practical changes to make their home smoke free.

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This is an ideal opportunity to enhance your CV, increase your work skills, and help your local community – Volunteer today!

For more information please contact: Lucy Morrison lucy@tsimoray.org.uk or go to the Smoke Free Home page on www.tsimoray.org.uk

“This project is not about judging someone’s choice to smoke, however we do want people to fully understand the risks of second hand smoke ” – Lucy Morrison, Smoke Free Homes Project Officer.

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Swedish and Aromatherapy Massage in the comfort of your own Home With over 10 years' experience as a fully qualified massage therapist, I have moved my successfuI, fully mobile, massage service from Perthshire to Forres.

For those who have aching muscles due to undertaking a strenuous activity or job or participating in a sport, then Swedish Massage will ease the tension by manipulation and stimulation, followed by stretching and soothing to loosen knots. For those of you needing to completely unwind and relax due to tension or stress, Aromatherapy Massage is just the ticket with gentle kneading and caressing using the most delicate of oils to warm away life's difficult distractions.

Swedish Massage An invigorating massage to ease muscular tension.

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Aromatherapy Massage Soothing and relaxing using light essential oils.

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Brain Teaser Designed to relieve tension and drain the sinuses.

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In April 2015, the Government made changes to pensions, giving you more freedom and choice.

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Raising to Distinction Admissions Deadline Fri 15 Jan 2016 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.

The main entry point is into Primary 7 and all places are fully funded for tuition and boarding by the Ministry of Defence.

Families are welcome to find out more by contacting Admissions on +44 (0) 131 310 2927 to arrange a visit.

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