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Christian lending library & charity goods for sale. All welcome. Community Baby Cafe Thurs, 11am - 12pm, Forres Community Centre. Drop in facility for parents/carers to attend with children under a year. Health professional on hand to answer child development queries. DYKE & DISTRICT VILLAGE HALL/DYKE CHURCH BITE & BLETHER Last Wed of month, 11am - 1pm, Dyke Village Hall. Join us for Soup,Tea/Coffee, Home Baking & Chat. All welcome. Email at dykevillagehall.co.uk

FINDHORN ART GROUP Tues, 10am - 12pm, The Findhorn Village Centre. Workshops & tuition by Anthony CHILDREN 1ST FORRES & Campbell. Call Elizabeth DISTRICT ACTION GROUP Fitzgibbon on 01343 830199 or Raising money for Children 1st email at elizabethfitzgibbon@ through various events. Call hotmail.com Ad rates - Forres.qxp 03/04/2018 16:14 Page 1 Jane Lyon on 01309 674058 FINDHORN VILLAGE ART CHRISTIANS TOGETHER IN GROUP FORRES Tues & Thurs, 10am - 12pm, Fri, 10.30am - 2pm, the Tolbooth James Milne Institute, Findhorn. for tea & coffee, fellowship, Friendly informal art class incl refreshments. All levels Sample one-off advertising welcome. £5. Tues class full. rates (colour advert) Spaces available on Thurs. Call Laura on 07773 650615 or at Box £46 laura@wildhareglass.co.uk

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FORRES ANGLING ASSOCIATION (Feb - Sept). Formed in 1933, the FAA water consists of four miles of double bank fishing on the River Findhorn. Visitor permits available. Call Campbell Ross on 01309 690097 FORRES ARTHRITITS SUPPORT GROUP Last Thurs each month, Forres Town Hall. Speakers & demos. Call Marie McKay on 01309 673505

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KNIT & NATTER Tues, 6.30pm - 8.30pm, Findhorn Village Centre. All ages welcome. Join us for some fun & chatter. Call Karin on 01309 692339.

MORAY ACCESS PANEL To help improve access to buildings or any other access problems throughout Moray. An advisory body made up of disabled & Moray Council representatives. Meets every month at The Moray Resource Centre, Elgin. New members welcome. For info email at wheelsgalore100@ googlemail.com MORAY MODEL RAILWAY GROUP Meets at Blacks Barn, Sherrifston Farm. Turn off A96 east of Elgin on Lossie Road & take first left into farm. Are you interested in railways? Come & see what model railways are about. Email membership@ moraymrg.org.uk www.moraymrg.org.uk MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS MORAY

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Pastoral Le er & Church Meetings Undeserved loving ~ not easy!

A classic illustration of this comes from the life of Corrie ten Boom. For helping the oppressed through the war, this Dutch lady was interned along with her sister in a concentration camp to endure unspeakable harassment, hardship and torture, from which her sister died. Emotionally scarred for life, she was able to cope with it as time went on. Years later in a meeting in Germany, she gave the Bible message and as people came up to shake hands with her, here came a man whom she instantly recognised as that same guard whose cruelty had resulted in the death of her sister. He said, “I’m the one who mistreated you two in the concentration camp, but I’ve repented of my sins and I’ve received Jesus as my Saviour. Will you forgive me?” We can’t fully understand the depth of feeling and revulsion, not to say hatred, that rose up as the horrible scenes and memories of the concentration camp flashed before her mind. She thought, “Impossible. I cannot do this.” The man, standing before her, pleading for forgiveness. Her own heart filled with atrocious memories, she prayed, ‘Dear Jesus, help me now; help me to forgive this man’ and she found her mood changing, as she reached out her hand

and looked him in the eye saying, “Yes, I do forgive you, and I love you for Jesus’ sake.” That’s Calvary love in action! Now friends, we don’t have experiences quite that stark and heart-rending, although some of you’ve been through some pretty bitter things ~ a relative who was always cruel; a wayward child that hurt you terribly; an unfaithful husband or wife; an impossible boss that prevented promotion; some dreadful tragedy etc, and there’s a deep hurt there. If you wanted to be bitter, plenty of sources exist and a lot of people succumb to it at that point. The philosophers have concluded that the whole world is unfair and it’s just a package of sorrow, bitterness, unfairness and hurts. To live is to suffer ~ that’s what they say. Let’s come with the Bible and Christian faith to such a scene. You’re reading this and thinking, perhaps bitterly, “What does he know about what I feel? Has he gone through what I’ve gone through?” And you know, of course, you’re right! I don’t know all about you. But I do know this ~ and Hallelujah for it ~ God knows and God understands and God cares! And God is able to put in your heart His love instead of human bitterness. The usual atmosphere of the unsaved heart is bitterness: “we were once foolish, passing our days in malice and envy,

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hated by others and hating one another” (Titus 3). But God has an answer. Can you take that in? Instead of being bitter about life and a victim of it, you can be a victor over it. “Thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere” (2 Cor. 2). After trusting in Jesus Christ, God takes the pressures, troubles, hurts and heartaches that come your way, makes you a victor over them and by His Spirit, makes you like wonderful, heavenly perfume to other people. That’s what the Bible says. Please take it to yourself. How does it all start? "And Jesus said: ‘I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven’” (Matt.18). “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away, behold, the new has come and all this is from God . . .” (2 Cor.5). Allan Macdonald Forres

biscuit. Sunday school with Bible stories, songs, games and crafts. Contact Heather Mackenzie (Session Clerk): 01309 674245. St John the Evangelist Scottish Episcopal Church Sundays 8am: Communion. 10am: Family Communion. Tel: 01309 672856. Email: clergystjohnsforres@gmail.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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" margins and perceptions": art exhibition by jennifer ebdy & mary black 10 am -5 pm (mon to sat), elgin museum. free with donation to museum at door. call irene lukkarinen on 07546 574117 or email at isldifrector1017@gmail.com nelson tower with panoramic views over the moray firth 2pm - 4pm. exhibitions of local photographs & nelson memorabilia. entry by donation. the red ensign flying from the tower mast signifies that the tower is open! www.forresheritage.org findhorn heritage centre & ice house 2pm - 5pm, 1 northshore, findhornfree. weekend opening in may & sept. daily opening in june - august. email elaine burns at elaine@glenkindiesteading.co.uk attention bird watchers!: scotland's swifts are in trouble get in touch for more info. call cally on 07411 808573 or email huntlyswiftgroup@gmail.com

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the highlands supports refugees (formerly moray supports refugees) an appeal for warm clothing, toiletries, camping equipment & toys. volunteers, transport & cash donations welcome. for collection points see facebook page. www.en-gb.facebook.com/moraycalaid year of young people/bliadhna na h-oigridh 2018 a platform for our young people (8 to 26yrs). opportunities to showcase lives & talents, voice opinions, etc various events all over scotland. email yoyp2018@gov.scot. www.young.scot/yoyp2018 Forres Country Music Club July 18.pdf 1

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riding for the disabled (rda): agm & quiz 7pm, elgin museum, 1 high street, elgin. following the meeting there will be nibbles & a fun quiz. we look forward to seeing all our members & friends bite & blether jointly run by dyke & district village hall & dyke church 11am - 1pm, dyke & district village hall. come & join us for a bowl of soup, cake & tea/coffee & a blether. all welcome nairn u3a informal lunch & get-together 12.30pm, braeval hotel and bandstand bar, crescent road, nairn. cost depends on menu choices. no need to meet up members, friends & families at local pub with quality food & drinks. have a coffee, drink 04/06/2018 08:56 and/or food and chat. call pauline ross on 01667 453537or email at secretary@nairnu3a.org.uk www.u3asites.org.uk/nairn/home

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xponorth various events & venues, inverness cross genre festival devoted to crafts, publishing, screen & broadcast as well as music xponorth official showcase@the ironworks, inverness 7pm call 0871 789 4173

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Forres Highland Games 2018

Colin Manson - Chieftain Forres Highland Games, an annual celebration of traditional Scottish sport, music and entertainment, takes place on Saturday 7th July 2018 in Grant Park in Forres. Proceedings get under way at 12.30 pm with the Opening Ceremony. This year is the 90th anniversary of the first ever Forres Highland Games and with the exception of some of the years during WW2 the Games have been held in Grant Park annually each summer ever since. The concept of the initial 1928 committee known then as Forres & District Amateur Athletic Association was to hold a summer event to promote sports, traditional culture and give the people of the local area a fun day out. Today the Games still promote those values and are as popular and well supported as ever. The official opening will be carried out by this year’s Games Chieftain local farmer Mr Colin Manson. Colin grew up and went to school in the local area and is widely known in farming circles throughout the North of Scotland. He has been a long standing supporter and helper of Forres Highland Games over the past two decades.

During the afternoon the pipe bands will be competing for best march and smartest turnout. The highlight of the afternoon is the Massed Pipe Bands marching around the arena to the skirl do the pipes and swish do the kilts. A sight and sound not to be missed and one definitely for the photo album. There are numerous displays and trade stands, as well as hot and cold food, ice cream and a licenced beer tent. Forres Highland Games are a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Reg Charity No : SC046639). The staging of the Games is only achievable through the dedication of the unpaid hard working Games Committee, volunteer judges and local helpers, and the loyal support and generosity of local benefactors and businesses. A classical summer celebration of Scottish culture. Photograph: Dave Conner

Scotland is celebrating the Year of Young People 2018 and in support of this the Games hope to have a local Junior Chieftain in their midst on Games Day. The best of track and field athletes, the “heavies�, highland dancers, pipers, grass track cyclists and pipe bands will compete and entertain the spectators in what is sure to be a colourful and enjoyable Scottish highland gathering. Local highland games have over many years been a nurturing ground for developing young athletes who have gone on to represent their country at international athletics meetings such as The Commonwealth Games.

SATURDAY 7TH JULY 2018 GRANT PARK, FORRES 12.30pm START Under B.A.F S.A.L. and S.C.U. rules

Grass track cycling races provide a dynamic thrilling spectacle. The Games host the North of Scotland Scottish Grass Track Championship. There is sure to be a good entry and keen competition for the title. The “message boy’s bike� race, a unique crowd cheering fun cycling event will have local youngsters racing round the track for the Grant Dawson Trophy. Later spectators are invited to have a go in a visitor’s race. The Tug-o-War competition is another crowd pleaser with local teams competing for the Harry Troup Trophy.

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29 friday

devil's queen - album launch@ the ironworks, inverness 7.30pm. www.ironworksvenue.com durn house: friday steak night with canapes upon arrival from 6pm, durn house, portsoy. booking essential. call 01261 843424 or email at events@durnhouse.co.uk. www.durnhouse.co.uk introduction to medicine & compassion with dr david shlim@universal hall, findhorn, 6.30pm. www.gomdescotland.org

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30 saturday - 8 july (sunday)

superfly - new paintings by angus grant 10am-5pm, logie steading, forres. free. exhibition of paintings inspired by a love of fishing in the cairngorms. preview night on june 30, 6pm-8pm. Grampian Transport Museum July 18.pdf 1 www.angusgrantart.com seafest 2018 various events & times, lossiemouth

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30 saturday

piping at forres, the european pipe band championships 10am, grant park, forres. a one day extravaganza featuring bagpipes, drums, kilts and tartan galore. a spectacular family day out. call claire doughty on 07846145050 or email at claire@chitchat.scot. www.pipingatforres.com maggie fair, garmouth: grand opening at cross 1pm, garmouth playing field. traditional village fair - family fun/entertainment for all ages; stalls; music; teas; craft stalls; displays; beer tent. call barbara walker on 01343 870264 or email at babswalke@yahoo.com. www.maggiefair.co.uk handbags & gladrags 2018 6pm, elgin town hall £50 (£40 in the lounge). charity fundraiser. for more information contact yvonne milton or janice gregor port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 provisional v1: costa mediterranea (maiden visit) 8am - 7pm eden bus: converted double-decker bus with climbing wall, it devices etc - loads of fun & activity for teenagers 10am - 5pm, st john's church manse driveway (opposite the grant park) mockness 2018@the ironworks, inverness 3pm www.ironworksvenue.com krazy g's 80s', 90s', 00s' night@the playhouse, nairn 8pm, all welcome accidentals summer concert a capella concert in 4 part male/female voices in aid of befrienders & chernobyl children lifeline - nairn & district link 7.30pm, united reformed church, nairn. £5 at door & from members. raffle & refreshments. call cath stevenson on 01667 258512 or email at cathstevenson442@yahoo.co.uk daley ok 9pm, seaforth club, nairn. free

30 saturday - 1 july (sunday)

highland rising 1746 highland folk museum, kingussie road, newtonmore. jacobite & redcoat reenactment weekend. call 01540 673551 scottish traditional boat festival: a festival of music, sailing, rowing & traditional crafts & art. portsoy page 26 - July 2018

With lots to see and do throughout the summer holidays including: 19th July – Big Stuff Rides 2nd August – Blue Light Rides 15th August – Family Fun Time Junior driving School open daily during the school holidays

Open every day 10am-5pm all Summer

a celebration of the fishing heritage of lossiemouth

July 2018 1 sunday

canada day remembrance service 2pm, the dallachy memorial. lennox community council invites your participation. (the b9104 will be closed at the memorial from 2pm - 2.30pm) grampian transport museum: autofest 12pm - 4pm, grampian transport museum, montgarrie road, alford. annual celebration of the performance & prestige car. trade stands, displays, demonstrations,

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food stalls & live music. call 01975 562292 or email at info@gtm.org.uk dallas gala sunday 1.30pm - 4pm. ÂŁ3, kids free.

2 monday

break through your barriers! 1pm - 3pm, cooper park, elgin. wrist band ÂŁ1.50. fun family activity day to 'make everyone feel bright on the inside' & to raise money for mental health services. call beth on 01343 548300 or email at beth@elginyouthcafe.org

3 tuesday

port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 provisional v1: msc meraviglia, 1pm - 8pm & prinsendam, 8am - 6pm tartan touch single pass 6.30pm, morriston park, elgin. £3 per session. tartan touch is scottish rugby’s fun, simple & social version of non-contact rugby!

4 wednesday

blood donors: elgin 2pm - 3.30pm & 5pm - 7.30pm. elgin town hall. please book by calling 0345 9090 999 or emailing nss.snbtenquiry@nhs.net peatbog faeries@universal hall, findhorn 7.30pm 10.15pm, all welcome

4 wednesday - 8 sunday

Dallas international Hall July 18.pdf 1 various 08/06/2018 clan maclennan gathering events & times, inverness. guided bus trips, ceilidh

dancing, a formal dinner & investigate your family history. based in beaufort house hotel

5 thursday

wdc scottish dolphin centre: otter & osprey walk 7pm - 9pm, wdc scottish dolphin centre, spey bay, fochabers. £3 per person; u16s free. must be bought prior to event. suitable for all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. please wear appropriate clothing & footwear. call 01343 820339 or email at dolphincentre@whales.org elgin library afternoon reading group 2.30pm - 3.30pm the merchant of venice by w. shakespeare. outdoor theatre 7pm, logie steading. tickets from logie steading. a funny play that deals with serious issues – in particular the keeping of promises. with the ever-entertaining illyria. call panny laing on 01309 611378 or email at panny@logie.co.uk www.logie.co.uk/outdoortheatre bookbug session 10am, forres library. songs, rhymes & stories nairn & district gardening club: visit to glenkyllachy lodge, tomatin tbc, nairn. call 01667 462410 www.spanglefish.com/nairnanddistrictgardeningclub

6 friday

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confessions of an astronomer; speaker - prof ian robson, royal observatory, edinburgh 7pm for a 7.30pm start, birnie village hall, nr elgin.

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t Kiddies petting corner t Children’s drama workshops t Tea-tent with an array of home bakes t Bouncy Castle t Nail in the Bale t Bottle stall t Wheel of Fortune t Tractor Rides t BBQ and Various other stalls

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7 saturday

findhorn scottish teas 2pm, findhorn village centre homemade cakes and savouries. fresh tea & coffee call mo hyde on 01309 692339 or email at findhornvillagecentre@gmail.com seafest abseil with outfit moray 9am - 5pm, grampian furnishers. booking essential. a great local fundraising event for moray clubs, groups, nurseries & charities. open to anyone over 8yrs. www.outfitmoray.com charity texas scramble in aid of mnd scotland buckpool golf club. £12 per player. featuring prizes for 'longest drive' & 'closest to the pin,' plus raffle prizes. call 01542 832236 charity mixed foursomes in aid of the eve appeal 9am, abernethy golf club, nethybridge. members & non-members £15 per couple. draws published on website. call 01479 821305 or email at info@abernethygolfclub.com forres highland games 12.30pm - 5.30pm, grant park, forres corrieyairack challenge 2018 7am, badaguish, aviemore. scotland's toughest mountain duathlon. run - walk Cawdor - cycle July you choose! 86128516:26 or 18.pdf call 1 01479 05/06/2018 email at events@badaguish.org

men of motown@elgin ex-service men's club 8pm marika rossa@the ironworks, inverness 10pm www.ironworksvenue.com

8 sunday

david walliams 'the midnight gang' at brodie castle (outdoor theatre) 3pm, brodie castle. adults £14.95; child £9.95; concessions. bring a picnic, rug or low seating. advanced booking is advised. refreshments available. call rebecca harrison on 01309 641371 or email at raharrison@nts.org.uk www.nts.org.uk/events port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 provisional v1: royal princess, 7am - 6pm scotland's gardens scheme 2018: 10 pilmuir road west, forres 1pm - 5pm. £3, children - free. plant sale mfr cash for kidsfest 2018 12pm - 4pm, black isle show ground, muir of ord. £10 per adult - kids go free (max of 3 children per adult).fun for all the family. disco, physi ball, limelife bell tents, etc aberdeen vegan festival 2018 10.30am - 4.30pm, pittodrie stadium, aberdeen. £3 at the door. call 07957 331356. www.veganfestival.co.uk

9 monday

luncheon club 1pm, findhorn village centre £3.50. soup & sweet with cheery banter &a cup of tea or coffee. call 01309 692339 or email at findhornvillagecentre@gmail.com

2018 Outdoor Theatre Productions

SUNDAY 5TH AUGUST Bard in the Botanics presents Shakespeare’s MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING 7.30pm £15 Full Price £10 Concession.

FRIDAY 17TH AUGUST Quantum Theatre Presents Family Friendly THE RELUCTANT DRAGON 6.30pm £15 Full Price £8 Concession

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Nairnshire Farming Society

NAIRN SHOW 2018 Saturday 28th July sees Nairnshire Farming Society hold its Annual show at Kinnudie Farm, Auldearn. Agriculture has come a long way since our first Cattle show some 199 years ago, but this annual day out is a firm favourite with competitors and spectators alike. With 150 cattle, 300 sheep and 100 horses all competing for the coveted ‘Champions of Champion’ title it’s a competition not to miss! The competitive action is not just confined to those exhibiting animals. With dedicated sections for horticulture, produce, baking and handicrafts, honey and even wine, there is a class for every talent! Schedules are available on request and locally around Nairn.

or toys for the kids on it, our aisles really do have something for everyone. Our main ring will keep everyone entertained with displays from Nairn Fire Crew, Galcantray Carriage driving team, a working dog display and a Vintage tractor parade. Come and cheer on your local club as they compete in our new Arnold Clark Young Farmer’s Challenge, it’s going to be messy!! As well as our chainsaw carver and bird of prey display, your little ones will love to meet and cuddle the gorgeous team of professional donkeys, also on hand for CHILDREN'S rides. Jenny’s Donkeys team will be with us, so please do go and say hello!

We are joined by a host of local businesses keen to showcase their products and services. So whether your shopping list has a brand new tractor, garden furniture, locally produced meat, a new handbag

NAIRN SHOW Saturday 28th July 2018 Kinnudie Farm, Auldearn

There’s something for everyone! 0 Cattle, Sheep & Horse Judging 0 Craft Fair 0 Trade Stands 0 Food Fair 0 Young Farmer Competition 0 Horticultural & Flower Show 0 Baking, Produce and Handicrafts including Children’s Section 0 Horse & Carriage Display 0 Nairn & District Pipe Band 0Traditional Music * Jenny’s Donkey Team 0 Children’s Activities and Amusements 0 Vintage Tractor Parade 0 Show Jumping 0 Working Dog Display

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or check out our website at www.nairnshow.org.uk

COURTESY BUS FROM NAIRN BUS STATION (Daytime only)

CAR PARK FREE

9 monday - 13 friday

by the ever-entertaining illyria. call panny laing on 01309 611378 or email panny@logie.co.uk www.logie.co.uk/outdoortheatre

summer tennis camps@ lossiemouth tennis club great fun & learning for all ages. equipment provided if necessary. call julie smith on 07815 092262 or email at marineparktennis@gmail.com www.marineparklossie.org.uk

13 friday

10 tuesday

port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 provisional v1: mein schiff 3, 7.30am - 7pm & seven seas navigator (maiden visit), 8am - 6pm

11 wednesday

seniors' open: ladies & men 9am, abernethy golf club, nethybridge. members £9 & non-members £12. call 01479 821305 or email at info@georgewalkerevents.co.uk. draws published on www.abernethygolfclub.com port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 provisional v1: columbus, 7am - 4pm & aidaaura, 7am - 5pm

Earn from £84 to £175p/w looking after dogs in your own home

13 friday - 15 sunday

lossie folk festival hosted by the lossie folk club 7pm - 11pm, the beach bar, lossiemouth

13 friday - 21 saturday

hopeman gala various events & timings. all welcome

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PetStay Highland & Moray www.petstay.net 01463 741267 catriona@petstay.net

150 events, including interactive workshops, concerts, interviews, talks, etc. call 01224 272996

12 thursday

port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 provisional v1: norwegian jade, 8am - 5pm scottish studies: travellers' tales & songs; speaker bob wright 2pm - 4pm, the activities room, elgin library. £3 roy chubby brown@ the ironworks, inverness 7.30pm. www.ironworksvenue.com appointment in arezzo: my friendship with muriel spark; speaker - alan taylor 7pm - 8pm, elgin library £5 from the library or www.secure.moray.gov.uk/ eshop/home.php dr doolittle - family friendly outdoor theatre 7pm, logie steading. adults: £14, children: £6. a funny, much-loved & exciting human & animal adventure page 30 - July 2018

14 saturday

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13 friday - 14 saturday

tomintoul motorcycle gathering time to be confirmed tomintoul. a weekend dedicated to all things rock, roll & motorcycle orientated

11 wednesday - 15 sunday

the north atlantic fiddle convention12018 various Petstay April 18.pdf 07/03/2018 venues & timings - aberdeen, banff, fraserburgh, garlogie, etc. a packed programme of more than

durn house: friday steak nights 6pm, durn house, portsoy. prior booking essential. call 01261 843424 or email at events@durnhouse.co.uk www.durnhouse.co.uk port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 provisional v1: amadea, 8am - 6pm guns 2 roses@he ironworks, inverness 7.30pm

coffee morning in aid of banff & moray members' centre of the nts 10am - 12pm, forres town hall tea, coffee, biscuits & stalls - cake & candy, bric-abrac, bottle stall, etc a findhorn flycup 2pm - 4pm, findhorn church hall £2.50. tea, coffee & home bakes. all welcome moray ramblers: glas maol - creag leacach 7am, community centre, elgin via keith. grade: strenuous; distance: 7 miles. booking essential. call alan campbell or evie mcivor (bookings) on 01542 832218 or 01343 820844 (bookings) or email at bookings@morayramblers.org.uk www.morayramblers.org.uk scotland's gardens scheme: gordon castle walled garden 10am - 4pm, fochabers. adults £5; children free. teas & plant sale opera bohemia: "falstaff" (verdi) 7.30pm, lossiemouth town hall super hans@the ironworks, inverness 8pm. www.ironworksvenue.com

14 saturday - 15 sunday

exclusively highlands: summer at eden craft & food fair 10am - 5pm, eden court, inverness. free. glassmakers, patissiers, preservists, textilers, sculptures & artists to gardeners, silversmiths, jewellers, etc

17 tuesday

port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 provisional v1: aidacara, 8am - 6pm

19 thursday

port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 provisional v1: queen elizabeth, 8am - 6pm, grampian transport museum: big stuff rides 2pm -

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the highlanders' museum: war widows' stories the highlanders' museum. fort george, ardersier footage of oral histories given by war widows and bereaved families. call 0131 310 8702 www.thehighlandersmuseum.com durn house: friday steak nights 6pm, durn house, portsoy. prior bookings essential. call 01261 843424 or email at events@durnhouse.co.uk www.durnhouse.co.uk port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 provisional v1: marella discovery (maiden visit), 8am - 8pm; royal princess, 7am - 6pm & azamara journey, 7am - 9pm inverness gala night 6pm, inverness city centre & northern meeting park. inverness wheelbarrow grand prix, the city of inverness pipe band & the elizabeth fraser school of highland dance, etc nyos jazz orchestra summer tour 2018: the power of nature@ the ironworks, inverness 8pm www.ironworksvenue.com

25 wednesday

20 friday

21 saturday

bookbug session 10.30am, forres library. songs, rhymes & stories nairn & district gardening club: annual outing to gordon castle, fochabers & crathes castle, banchory nairn. call 01667 462410. www.spanglefish.com/ nairnanddistrictgardeningclub hopeman gala grand finale dance 7.30pm 'til late, hopeman. £10 (from costcutter & hopeman stores) scenix supported by dj ryan rattray. licensed bar 25th anniversary carnival day hosted by forres soccer 7s 11am - 4pm, grant park, forres. bouncy castles, craft stalls, face painting, magic from mr clive magician, burgers, ice cream & more chamber philharmonia cologne: vivaldi, mozart, tchaikovsky & paganini 7.30pm, united reform church, nairn. bookings: nairn nookshop, 94 high street. call 01667 455528 nairn & district gardening club: annual outing to gordon castle, fochabers & crathes castle, banchory call 01667 462410 www.spanglefish.com/nairnanddistrictgardeningclub

21 saturday - 22 sunday

tributes in the park tbc, northern meeting park, inverness. party with tribute acts featuring your favourite bands. over 18s only

22 sunday

ladies' & men's mixed greensomes 9am, abernethy golf club, nethybridge. members £10 & nonmembers £15 per couple. draws will be published on website. call 01479 821305 or email at admin@winterburnmedia.co.uk

23 monday

port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 provisional v1: costa mediterranea, 8am - 7pm port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 provisional v1: marco polo, 7am - 8pm nairn u3a informal lunch & get-together 12.30pm., braeval hotel & bandstand restaurant, crescent road, nairn. cost depends on menu choices. meet with u3a members, their friends & families to enjoy a coffee, drink & meal at this lovely local pub. call pauline ross on 01667 453537 or email at secretary@nairnu3a.org.uk www.u3asites.org.uk/nairn/home

26 thursday

spynie soup & sweet lunch hosted by duffus, spynie & hopeman church in aid of church funds 12pm 2pm, spynie village hall. donation £3. everyone welcome, come & enjoy. call elsie watson on 01343 543914 or email at elsie.watson121@btinternet.com wdc scottish dolphin centre: otter & osprey walk 7pm - 9pm, wdc scottish dolphin centre, spey bay, fochabers. £3 per person; u16s free. must be bought prior to event. suitable for all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. please wear appropriate clothing & footwear. call 01343 820339 Gospel July 18.pdf 1 05/06/2018 or email atCaroline dolphincentre@whales.org

26 thursday - 27 friday

CAROLINE STREET GOSPEL HALL, FORRES Gospel Meeting Each Sunday, 12.15 pm If we confess our sins, He (God) is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1;9 Senior Citizens - Monday 2nd July at 7pm-8pm. All Welcome.

port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 provisional v1: sea cloud 2, 8am - 5pm

27 friday

findhorn heritage annual tombola 7pm for 7.30pm, james milne institute, findhorn. adults £1; children 50p entry (incl teas & sandwiches). family event. tombola & raffle. prizes galore. call elaine burns on 01309 691892 or email at elaine@glenkindiesteading.co.uk www.findhorn-heritage.co.uk port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 provisional v1: artania, 8am - 6pm moray reach out disco 7.30pm - 10pm, elgin exservice men's club. £3 per person at the door. must be over 18 unless accompanied by a responsible adult. raffles. transport can be arranged. call angela kelly (to arrange transport) on 07951 088184 www.morayreachout.org.uk

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scottish chamber orchestra conducted by nicolas altstaedt: veress' transylvanian dances, haydyn's cello concerto no 1 in c major & beethoven's symphony no 7 8pm - 10.30pm, universal hall, findhorn. £17/£15 concs (seniors) /£6 u26’s, students. www.wegottickets.com

27 friday - 28 saturday

speyfest workshops 12pm - 2pm (both days), baxters highland village, fochabers. free. available in fiddle (beginners, improvers & advanced); guitar accompanient & miscellaneous ensemble email laura.davidson@speyfest.com the loch ness film festival the craigmonie centre & the loch ness backpackers lodge, drumnadrochit email atinfo@lochnessfilmfestival.co.uk www.lochnessfilmfestival.co.uk

27 friday - 29 sunday

speyfest: celtic & scottish music festival playing fields, fochabers

28 saturday Logie Steading July 18.pdf

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drawing room. brodie castle. £15 (incl light refreshments). call rebecca harrison on 01309 641371 or email at raharrison@nts.org.uk www.nts.org.uk/events flook at speyfest 8pm, fochabers. www.speyfest.com ladies' charity day in aid of the oaks, elgin 3pm, moray golf club, elgin. £30 (incl a bottle of prosecco, sandwiches, disco, games, raffle prizes & much more. call 07512 758175 or at damselle@ymail.com the nairn show 10am, kinmudie farm, auldearn adults - £10; conc - £5; children - £5. livestock exhibitions, craft fair, amusements, vintage parade, food fair, etc. call claire cameron (sec) on 07843 226605 or email at secretary@nairnshow.org.uk www.nairnshow.org.uk exklusive presents ramiro lopez@the ironworks, inverness 11pm. www.ironworksvenue.com

29 sunday

tour of kinloss abbey 2pm & 3pm, kinloss abbey free- donations welcome. a kinloss abbey trustee will provide an informal tour of the abbey & its 15:06 grounds. call kirsteen mitcalfe on 01309 690775 or email at k.mitcalfe@btinternet.com

Live Theatre Outside at Logie Steading We look forward to welcoming Illyria – and you – back in the summer. Bring a chair and a picnic, and be entertained by award-winning outside theatre

William Shakespeare

5th July, 7pm

Adults: £14, children: £6, Concession: £11

THE ADVENTURES OF DR DOLITTLE

Hugh Lofting

12th July, 5.30pm

Adults: £14, children: £6, Concession: £11

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES 16th August, 7.30pm

Adults: £14, children: £6, Concession: £11

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE

Gilbert & Sullivan Perfromed by:

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

23rd August, 7pm

Adults: £16, children: £8, Concession: £14 The Olive Tree Café is open for 30 mins before each performance, and during the interval, serving hot and cold drinks, cakes and ice cream.

Illyria

Tickets are available from Logie Steading Art Gallery, 01309 611378 or online: www.logie.co.uk/steading/whatson/outdoor-theatre/

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www.kinlossabbey.org texas scramble 9am, abernethy golf club, nethybridge. ÂŁ40 per team of 4. draws will be published on website. call 01479 821305 or email at info@abernethygolfclub.com www.abernethygolfclub.com car boot sale (inchberry & district community association) 8.30am - 1pm, inchberry hall, orton, fochabers. no booking required, just turn up early before 9am with a car & table. teas/coffess, soft drinks, butteries, bbq. www.wherecanwego.com little mix tbc, bught park, inverness 41st lossiemouth raft race in aid of the ladybird group, moray fresh start, mfr cash for kids & raf 100 appeal 11am - 5pm, lossiemouth. fancy dress theme - '100 years of the raf.' email ossieraftrace@gmail.com findhorn fair 1pm - 4pm, findhorn. invergordon lifeboat. bbq, bric a brac, plants & produce & children's corner

30 monday

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provisional v1: brilliance of the seas, 10am - 6pm & balmoral, 12.30pm - 8pm

30 monday - 3 august

summer holiday club 10am - 12pm, st leonard's church hall, forres. ÂŁ10 per child (ÂŁ5 for any additional child). stories, songs, games, crafts & loads of fun for primary aged children. early booking essential. email cathperry10@gmail.com summer tennis camps lossiemouth tennis club great fun & learning for all ages. equipment provided if necessary. call julie smith on 07815 092262 or email at marineparktennis@gmail.com www.marineparklossie.org.uk

31 tuesday

port of invergordon - crusie liner list 2018 provisional v1: marina, 8am 6pm book sale 10am - 8pm, elgin library

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Adult Fiction

Strange Neeting By Susan Hill Set in WWI, a young officer returns to the Front to find his division almost unrecognisable. His commanding officer is an alcoholic, there is a new adjutant and several of his close friends have been killed. But there is David Barton. As yet untouched and unsullied by war, fresh-faced and radiating charm. As the pair approach the front line, bloodied by the deaths of their fellow soldiers, their friendship deepens. But as the reality of the violence sets in, the men know that they will soon be separated... A poignant novel on human love as war and the pity of war.

Adult Non-Fiction

How to survive the end of the world By Aaron Gillies There are plenty of books out there on how to survive a zombie apocalypse, all-out nuclear war, or Armageddon. But what happens when it feels like the world is ending every single time you wake up? That's what having anxiety is like. From helping readers identify the enemy, to safeguarding the vulnerable areas of their lives, the impact of anxiety is examined, and readers given some tools to fight back - whether with medication, therapy, CBT, coping techniques, or simply with a dark sense of humour.

Junior Fiction

Grandpa was an Astronaut By Jonathan Meres Sherman loves the moon and he loves his grandpa even more who has actually been to the moon! Grandpa was an astronaut and has a chunk of moon rock on his mantlepiece. Playing space games with Grandpa is one of Sherman's most favourite things ever so he's thrilled to hear that's exactly what a visit to Grandpa will involve.

Adult Fiction

Home By Amanda Berriman Meet Jesika, aged four and a half. The most extraordinary narrator of 2018. She lives in a flat with her mother and baby brother and she knows a lot. She knows their flat is high up and the stairs are smelly. She knows she shouldn't draw on the peeling wallpaper or touch the broken window. And she knows she loves her mummy and baby brother Toby. She does not know that their landlord is threatening to evict them and that Toby's cough is going to get much worse. Or that Paige, her new best friend, has a secret that will explode their world.

Teenage Fiction Release By Patrick Ness It's Saturday, it's summer and, although he doesn't know it yet, everything in Adam Thorn's life is going to fall apart. But maybe, just maybe, he'll find freedom from the release. Time is running out though, because way across town, a ghost has risen from the lake...This uplifting coming-of-age novel will remind you what it's like to fall in love.

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