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CLUBS & SOCIETIES 1ST KINLOSS SCOUT GROUP Provides Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorer Scouts for girls & boys 6 - 18yrs at Keddie House, Kinloss. Call Steve Ferris 675028 BABY BOP - PARENT & CHILD DANCE & PLAY CLASS Tuesdays , 18months - 3years, 9.30 -10.30am (£2.50) 3months18months, 10.30 -11am (£1.50).

Forres house Community centre Tel: Emma 07973491963 BACH FLOWER DANCES Wednesdays, 10am - 11:30am at Kinloss Parish Church. Cost £750 per person. No experience needed. Call Elisabeth Julian on 01309 691225 to book a place.

DALLAS PARENT & TODDLERS Every Monday, 2pm - 4pm at Dallas Hall. Come join us for a cuppa & play. Contact Susan 01343 890439 / Emma 01343 890479 or find us on Facebook.

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DYKE PARENT & TODDLER GROUP Thursdays 9:30am - 11:30am at Dyke Village Hall. Parent run group, welcomes new members. £2. Call Lex on 07736 936130 FINDHORN PLAYBACK THEATRE Improvisation drama. Regular rehearsal & performances at Findhorn Village Centre, IV36 3YR. Call 01343 850123 or visit www.findhornplaybacktheatre.co.uk FINDHORN VILLAGE CENTRE COFFEE MORNING Wednesdays 10.30 - 11.30am. All Welcome. £1 per person. Join us for a chatter, cuppa & some cake!

Open to all. Call 01309 692339 FORRES CAMERA CLUB Forres Town Hall. Every Thursday at 7.30pm. Come and share our interest in photography. All welcome.

Contact Gordon Grant 671936.

FORRES COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB 1st Friday each month, Victoria Hotel. Social & line dancing to live bands. Contact Billy 674674 FORRES LACE GROUP Tuesdays 10am - 12pm in Forres Community Centre. Contact Rona Russell 673367 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.

FORRES WELLBEING HUB Monthly pop-up (every 2nd Thurs). 5pm - 9pm in the Community Cafe, Forres. A meeting point for anyone interested in creating change towards mental health. Call Heidi Tweedie on 07989 331651 or moraywellbeinghub.org.uk GIRLGUIDING MORAY 2 Rainbow units, 4 Brownie units, 4 Guide units and a Senior Section Unit in Forres & Kinloss.

Call Mrs Merlys King (Division Commissioner) on 01343 830316 or email moraymax@tiscali.co.uk

KITE SURFING The vast sandy beaches in the Highlands of Scotland provide a perfect platform for year round activity. Ongoing at Ardersier, Nairn, Findhorn, Lossie and Burghead. The Scottish Power Kite Assoc covers all good kite surfing spots. Visit the website www.spka.org/activities KNIT & NATTER Tuesdays 6.30pm - 8.30pm, Findhorn Village Centre. All ages welcome. Join us for some fun and chatter. Call Karin on 01309 692339.

LADIES BOWLING CLUB Tuesdays from 7pm -10pm in the British Legion Hall, Forres. New members are welcome to come along and join in.

LGBT MORAY 1st Tuesday each month, 7:30pm at The Mucklecross Pub, Elgin.

18+ only. OR 3rd Saturday at 10:30am at The Mosset Tavern, Forres. Well attended group with mixed ages. For more details visit www.lgbtmoray.co.uk, email lgbtmoray@gmail.com or call 07598 418638 MORAY FLYING CLUB 7 days a week. Also offering courses for people to become leisure pilots, all the way up to professional ratings. Kinloss barracks, IV36 3UH. For details please call 01309 617361 and visit www.morayflyingclub.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 & DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB Meets 1st Thursday of the month, 7.30pm at Nairn Community & Arts Centre (Mar - Dec). Talks, visits and day outings with an Annual Show in August. New members welcome. Visit www.spanglefish.com/nairnand districtgardeningclub or email nairndgc@yahoo.co.uk

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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.

Tea, coffee and sandwiches provided. For more info call John Brown on 01667 453373 NEEDLE CRAFT CUPPA CLUB Wed from 1:30pm - 3:30pm at Findhorn Village Centre. £1 per person. Relaxed drop in club for all abilities to create needle craft projects among friends whilst having a cuppa. Machines and Utensils can be made available.

01309 692339 STEPPING OUT - FORRES Weekly health walks every Monday, 1:30pm at Forres House Community Centre. A mix of fast, moderate and slow walks for all levels. Trained walk leaders. Contact David on 01309 671726.

SJÖGREN'S SYNDROME AND LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP Meetings arranged on an adhoc basis. For more information call Sheena on 01343 820635 or Susan on 01343 842656 T-EXCHANGE MAKERSPACE Make things, build things, and exchange ideas. Third Friday of every month. 7.30pm at Findhorn Village Centre. Details on www.t-exchange.net or contact Bill on 07925 551191.

THE HANDYPERSON SERVICE (MORAY) Provides help around the home incl. small repairs, decluttering and toe-nail cutting. We also provide short term assistance for those unwell or just out of hospital. Call 01343 559739.

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A BOAT beneath a sunny sky, Lingering onward dreamily In an evening of July Children three that nestle near, Eager eye and willing ear, Pleased a simple tale to hear Long has paled that sunny sky: Echoes fade and memories die: Autumn frosts have slain July.

Still she haunts me, phantomwise, Alice moving under skies Never seen by waking eyes.

Children yet, the tale to hear, Eager eye and willing ear, Lovingly shall nestle near.

In a Wonderland they lie, Dreaming as the days go by, Dreaming as the summers die: Ever drifting down the stream -Lingering in the golden dream Life, what is it but a dream?

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PASTORAL LETTER & CHURCH MEETINGS ‘HELL’ ~ a word we have all heard, mostly in an unpleasant manner, but is it a real destination that someone can actually go to?

Interestingly, in the Bible, the Lord Jesus speaks more about Hell than He does about Heaven and surely does so for two reasons:- firstly, He is the final judge who will pass sentence and condemn people to Hell forever; secondly, only from One who loved people enough to die for them can people receive this terrible truth.

If there is in fact no such place as Hell, then the Bible becomes just a collection of interesting stories, promoting kindness between humans. Ministers of the Gospel become no more than religious social workers, seeking to alleviate society’s timeless problems as so many other agencies seek to do.

If there is in fact such a place as Hell, as the Lord Jesus emphatically pronounces, then it raises the stakes altogether and gives a very acute understanding of why the life and death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus is such ‘good news’ (the meaning of Gospel) to all who trust in Him. Let Christ speak for Himself … see Luke 16:19~31. Here are two men set before us at the opposite extremes of society,

one incredibly rich and the other incredibly poor. Although they lived so differently, the same thing happened to them both - they died, just like I will, just like you will. If they had lived with great differences, then death placed an even greater difference between them.

Undoubtedly the last luxury the rich man’s money could secure was a grand funeral, all the details of which were according to his wishes. However, as he passed from this world to the next, leaving his wealth and comforts behind, he had to face God and the truth about his life. Although outwardly religious, as all Jews were, having had no time for God or His way of salvation, he was condemned to spend eternity away from Him. With horror he realised what it was like to exist in darkness and despair, under punishment, with all God’s blessings withdrawn. His first reaction was to cry for help but he prays when it is too late to pray. Then he learned that no comfort could come from Heaven to anyone in Hell. His last request was also rejected, as the increased suffering he anticipated by the subsequent arrival of his family and friends in Hell, would not be prevented by God sending special messengers from Heaven to warn these people. Jesus says

Caroline Street Gospel Hall Gospel Service, Sundays at 12:15pm 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.

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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that ample warning has already been given to all of mankind ~ the conscience betrays the fact He made us, Creation shouts at us everywhere and His Word is available, so He will send no other messenger, no other religion.

In tremendous contrast, Lazarus was one of the most successful people who ever lived because he turned to Jesus in repentance and received real riches.

Today, Jesus is waiting for you to turn to Him too, in order that He can prepare you for death and judgement. By the time Lazarus’s body was being tossed into a pauper’s grave, he had already begun the most amazing adventure in the comfort and love of Heaven, in the immediate presence of his Saviour, pure and free from the effects of sin, and with the prospect of a new body in a new earth, living out the eternal plan of the Lord Jesus that defies human description.

Friend, where will you spend eternity?

That depends on your response to Jesus Christ.

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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 tamsyn@spotlighton.co.uk

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It has been an absolute honour to be an MSP here for over 10 years and I look forward to working hard in the next 5 years. During the election campaign my team and I literally knocked on thousands of doors, listening to people’s views. Over the next 5 years you can be sure that I will work hard for everyone in Moray, whether you voted for me or not. If I can be of assistance to you in any way please don’t hesitate to get in touch with my office or feel free to contact me directly at richard.lochhead.msp@parliament.uk.

Once again, thank you for investing your trust in me and I’ll be working hard to ensure that Moray is represented to the best of my ability.

Richard Lochhead MSP

Well, it's been an eventful few weeks. For a start, I got married to my fantastic partner Jen! It was a great day and a huge thank you for the many messages of congratulation that we received following our announcement. More recently I have been involved in European Referendum debates both in Moray and elsewhere. At the time of writing the referendum hasn't yet happened but by the time you read this we'll have an answer on it one way or another! I am also in the final preparations and training for the annual Tattie Scone Competition that takes place alongside the European Pipe Band Championships in Forres. Again it's in between writing the blog and folk reading it so I'll be able to tell you next time how well or otherwise my intensive preparations, testing of different ingredients and general limbering up for the hotly contested competition has gone!

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Let Us Know ‘What’s On’ In Your Area *August Issue Deadline: Friday, 1st July* Email: linda@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.

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until 24 september automata - mechanical wonders brought to life at nairn museum. 10am - 4.30pm (mon - fri),10am 1pm (sat) at viewfield house, nairn. contact 01667 456791 or www.nairnmuseum.co.uk.

3 july - 2 august ‘harmony’ - art exhibition by sherin elhegazi at nairn community & arts centre. free admission. contact the centre on 01667 453476 for opening times.

5 july - 9 august Rolling Event until 5 august woodend wood engravers - exhibition at elgin museum. free. 10am - 5pm (mon - fri),11am - 4pm (sat). contact 01343 543675 or email curator@elginmuseum.org.uk.

until 25 august historic ghost tours of elgin (only on thursdays) 7.30pm at elgin sheriff court steps, high street. adults £9, children £4, conc £5. for info call 07399 787089 or see silvercitytours.uk.

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elgin museum young marvels project tuesdays only, 11am - 1pm at elgin museum. special project about incorporated trades of elgin. for elgin museum’s young members only! call 01343 543675 or email curator@elginmuseum.org.uk

7 july - 11 august early scottish tribes - family drop in days thursdays only, 11am - 2pm at elgin museum. learn about the picts & scots. crafts & fun things to do. free. call 01343 543675 or email curator@elginmuseum.org.uk

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newbold trust - garden tasters 10am - 1pm every saturday at newbold house, forres. all ages & abilities welcome. enjoy the beautiful walled garden & share seasonal gardening tips. monthly topic first saturday of every month at 11.30am. contact 01309 672659. findhorn heritage centre & icehouse 2pm - 5pm daily. for info www.findhorn-heritage.co.uk.

until 1 september gardens open for charity: 10 pilmuir road west, forres, iv36 2hl. open by arrangement. £3. proceeds to mcmillan cancer support & sg beneficiaries. contact 01309 674634. admin@spotlighton.co.uk

JUNE 2016 28 tuesday soup & coffee morning 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 www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

30 thursday commemorating the battle of the somme - a talk by ruaraidh adams-cairns 7pm at highlanders museum, fort george. £10, incls wine & nibbles. booking essential. please call 0131 3108765. scottish country dancing 8pm - 10.30pm at rafford village hall. summer social in aid of local charity. all welcome.

tel: 01309 690063

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JULY 2016 1 friday coffee morning 10am - 12pm at duffus village hall. ÂŁ2.50, incl tea/coffee, homebakes. children free. robyn stapleton@the drouthy cobbler 8pm. ÂŁ12. book early. visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

2 saturday north sea gas in concert 8pm at lossiemouth football social club. ÂŁ10. for tickets call 01343 814036. sandra macbeth & friends@hootananny 9.30pm. free. moray saturday orienteering series & schools league 10.15am - 11.30am at lossie east beach & oakenhead forest. www.moravianorienteering.org.

2 saturday - 9 saturday seafest food & drink festival at station park, east esplanade, lossiemouth. arts, culture & heritage. exhibitions, festivals, food & drink, outdoor activities. www.facebook.com/morayseafest. burghead gala week fancy dress, family olympics, darts competition, treasure hunt, coffee morning, sandcastle competition, etc. www.facebook.com/burgheadwhatson.

3 sunday annual family fun day! 12pm - 4pm at the side gardens, the eight acres hotel. free. event will be held indoors if bad weather. happy sunday family day out@the loft 1pm - 4pm. free. face painting & bouncy castle. try our farm walk too. www.eastgrange.co.uk/events

3 sunday - 8 friday kingussie festival of golf at kingussie golf club. call 01540 661600 or email sec@kingussie-golf.co.uk.

4 monday adult reading group 7pm at burghead library. all welcome. call 01343 830186.

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burghead library storytime 2pm at burghead library. all welcome. call 01343 830186. forres library storytime for 3 - 5s 2.45pm at forres library. call 01309 672834. forres library storytime for 5 - 7s 3.45pm at forres library. call 01309 672834. nairn & district gardening club - beechgrove roadshow 5.30pm - recording at 6.30pm at nairn community & arts centre. your gardening questions answered by the beechgrove garden team. (recording by tern tv for the bbc). ticket requests on 01667 462410.

7 thursday - 10 sunday aberdeen asset management scottish open golf tournament at castle stuart golf links, near inverness. www.aamscottishopen.com.

8 friday twentyten presents: technique summer edition@ ironworks 10pm. visit www.ironworksvenue.com. otter & osprey walk 7pm - 9pm at the wdc scottish dolphin centre. discover more about these fabulous creatures on a riverside ramble. no unaccompanied childen. appropriate clothing & footwear. ÂŁ3. tickets from the shop or call the centre on 01343 820339.

8 friday - 9 saturday north sea gas@hootananny 9.30pm. free.

8 friday - 10 sunday tomintoul motorcycle gathering beer, bikes & rock nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; roll. tickets avalable only from www.tomintoulmotorcyclegathering.com.

9 saturday family funday 10am - 4pm at the farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s showfield, nairn. organised by nairn rocks, raising money for local charities. forres crafters craft fair 11am - 4pm at the tolbooth, high street, forres. for info contact 07565 499598 or forrescrafters@gmail.com and facebook. forres highland games 12.30pm - 5.30pm at grant park, forres. traditional highland games. massed pipe bands, tug oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; war, heavy events, etc. for info call 01309 673289 or forreshighlandgames.com. skerryvore@ ironworks 7.30pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com. fleece & fibre event 2pm - 4pm at auld mill alpacas, mossend farm, mosstowie. spinning & other crafts. field tours. refreshments. free, but donations to the anthony nolan bone marrow trust on the day. booking essential. call 01343 850140. ardesier farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; market & country fair 9am - 4pm at the old school hall, ardesier. bbq, wide selection of local produce & crafts. spencerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funfair for kids.

10 sunday happy sunday @ the loft 1-4pm, bouncy castle, face painting and fun galore. call 01343 850111 as booking for this is essential. tel: 01309 690063

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Forres Highland Games 2016

Tom Logie - Chieftain 2016 Forres Highland Games, an annual celebration of traditional Scottish sport, music and entertainment, takes place on Saturday 9th July 2016 in Grant Park in Forres. Proceedings get under way at 12.30 pm with the Opening Ceremony.

Bands marching around the arena to the skirl o the pipes and swish oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; the kilts. A sight and sound not to be missed and one for the photo album.

The official opening will be carried out by this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Games Chieftain, Mr Tom Logie, a retired local businessman, Forres Heritage Trust leading light and Burgess of the Royal Burgh of Forres. Tom has supported the Games over more than two decades.

Staging the 88th annual Forres Highland Games is only possible through the dedication of the unpaid Games Committee, volunteer judges and local helpers, and the loyal support and generosity of local benefactors and businesses.

The best of track and field athletes, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;heaviesâ&#x20AC;?, 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.

A classical summer celebration of Scottish culture.

There are numerous displays and trade stands, as well as hot and cold food, ice cream and a licenced beer tent.

Photograph: Dave Conner

Local highland games such as Forres have over many years been a nurturing ground for developing young athletes who have gone on to represent their country at prestigious events such as the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

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.

SATURDAY 9TH JULY 2016 GRANT PARK, FORRES 12.30pm START Under B.A.F S.A.L. and S.C.U. rules

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The Tug-o-War competition is another crowd pleaser with local teams competing for the Harry Troup Trophy.

Competition Highland Dancing open to all age groups is a very popular and colourful event enjoyed by the overseas visitors, as are the Solo Piping competitions.

This year the Games welcome to the arena for the first time the local Military Wives Choir who will entertain the crowd with a selection of songs during the afternoon.

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pictism@hootananny 9.30pm. free. scott gibson - life after death@the drouthy cobbler 7.30pm - 9.30pm. £12. book early. call 01343 596000 or visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk. family fun gala day & elgin’s got talent contest 10am - 5pm at cooper park, elgin. charity, trade & craft stalls. funfair amusements, refreshments, etc. registration tent open at 10am. all proceeds to out of darkness theatre company, elgin. call 01343 544911.

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12 tuesday sjögren's syndrome and lupus support group meeting 1pm - 3pm at moray resource centre. all welcome. for info call sheena on 01343 820635 or susan on 01343 842656. storytime 2pm at burghead library. call 01343 830186.

13 wednesday nelson/connell/forbes@the drouthy cobbler 7.30pm. £8. book early. visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk. giant kites in nairn (weather dependant) 10am onwards at the links carpark at the west beach, nairn (where fairground is at nairn games). no charge but donations gratefully accepted. for info call stephen smerdon on 07500 201606.

15 friday - 17 sunday lossie folk festival - weekend concerts 7.30pm at the beach bar, lossiemouth. open mic format at 7.30pm. all welcome. free entry. for info call 01343 813164 or www.facebook.com/lossiefolkclub.

16 saturday the western front association: ‘mountains, mules and malaria: soldiering with the british salonika force 1915 - 1918’ by alan wakefield, imperial war museum. 2:30pm, elgin library. for details call 01343 870562 or email chairman.wfasnb@virgin.net. schiehallion@hootananny 9.30pm. free. johnny lee memphis: absolute elvis@ ironworks 7pm. visit www.ironworksvenue.com. wedding fair 12pm - 4pm at the nairn community & arts centre. inverness highland games 11am - 6pm at bught park, inverness. traditional highland games plus the forge gym strong woman event & another attempt at the legendary stonemason’s stone. for info visit www.invernesshighlandgames.com. tomintoul highland games & tominabat hill race 11am - 5.30pm. traditional highland games. heavy & light events, highland dancing, piping competitions, barrel racing, etc. tomintoulhighlandgames.co.uk. bookbug for babies & toddlers 10.30am at forres library. for info call 01309 672834. page 24 - July 2016

hopeman gala week long family event with something for everyone. www.hopemangala.co.uk.

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amy henderson & brian o headhra@hootananny 9.30pm. free. spoken word night@the drouthy cobbler 8pm. £10 (incls spey valley beer). book early. call 01343 596000 or visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

21 thursday - 24 sunday fochabers gala weekend various events. tombola, quiz night, jean carr challenge hill race, buckie & district pipe band, etc.

23 saturday gary innes & friends@hootananny 9.30pm. free. grant saunders, stage hypnotist@ ironworks 7.30pm. visit www.ironworksvenue.com. gardens open for charity: haugh garden, roseisle iv30 5ye 2pm - 5pm. proceeds to chas, alzheimer’s scotland & sg beneficiaries. teas, plant stall. £4. for info call 01343 835790.

24 sunday nairn raft race 3.30pm at nairn harbour. pubs, clubs, businesses, work teams all welcome. entry fee £40 per team of 4 - 8. visit www.nairnsailingclub.co.uk. findhorn fair 12pm - 4pm by the piers. bbq, ice cream, raffle, plant, book & bottle stalls. fun & games for all the family. jellybean martinez & liam withnail@the drouthy cobbler 7.30pm. £8. book early. call 01343 596000 or visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

27 wednesday live session with feis rois ceilidh trail@hootananny 9.30pm. free. fred macaulay: life 7.30pm for 8pm at nairn community & arts centre. £12. tickets from nairn community & arts centre. call 01667 453476 or email info@nairncc.co.uk. the drouthy cobbler comedy club@the drouthy cobbler 7.30pm. £12. call 01343 596000.

28 thursday simon kempston@the drouthy cobbler 8pm. £10. call 01343 596000 • www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

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NAIRN COMMUNITY & ARTS CENTRE J U L Y E V E NT S Ceilidh every Thursday during the summer at 8pm 3rd July - 2nd Aug - “Harmony” Art Exhibition: Original Paintings

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27th July - Fred MacAulay “Life” Stand up comedy show 29th July - Cinema Nairn “Brooklyn” 12A (2015) 30th July - Launch of Caledonian Ceilidh Trail Coming up...

5th -25th August Nairn Arts Society Art Exhibition

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DANNY THE CHAMPION OF THE WORLD 29th June - 6pm - £14/£12/£8 Running time : 1hr 50mins (incl 20 min interval)

RUDDIGORE 13th July - 7pm - £16/£14/£9 Running time (approx): 2hr 15mins (incl 20 min interval)

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM 10th August - 7pm - £14/£12/£8 Running time (approx): 2hr 20mins (incl 20 min interval)

Please bring low-backed chair/rugs/cushions, suitable clothing and a picnic. The Olive Tree Café will be serving drinks and cakes and Logie Whisky and Wine will have a range of bottled beers, wine and spirits - don't forget to bring some glasses!

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HOPEMAN GALA

29 friday - 31 sunday

Dear Friends, Neighbours and Visitors,

speyfest playing fields, east street, fochabers. festival of the best in traditional & contemporary celtic music. tented village hosts a variety of seated & standing events, craft & food fair & an ecumenical celtic kirk service. email info@speyfest.com.

We would like to cordially invite you to Hopeman Gala 2016, our 42nd year of running this special 8-day event. As usual, it marks the culmination of months of planning and fundraising by an extremely dedicated team of volunteers who form the Gala Committee. It could not happen, though, were it not for the huge amount of community spirit in the Village. We are so thankful to the churches, shops, pubs and businesses that continuously support us.

We are also extremely grateful to all the people who dedicate their time to help during the week, whether it be serving teas, baking cakes, setting quiz questions, playing songs or even tent sitting. Your help is very much appreciated: thank you.

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Community spirit very much underpins the theme of the Gala this year, particularly as we try to link generations across the Village. Our showcase event this year is the ABBA Tribute Night on 16th July. Tickets are available now at shops in the Village for ÂŁ10 per person: it promises to be a fun night for all. Tickets for Soup and Sweet, Variety Show, Tombola and Craft Sessions will be on sale at the Memorial Hall on 2nd and 9th July - 10am to 12:30pm

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30 saturday feis rois ceilidh trail@hootananny 9.30pm. free. the mystic shoes@mad hatters (above hootananny) 9.30pm. free. nairn show 10am at kinnudie farm, auldearn. livestock exhibitions, craft fair, trade stands, show jumping & much, much more. for info call 01667 455214 or email secretary@nairnshow.org.uk. www.nairnshow.org.uk. dufftown highland games 11am - 5pm at the mortlach school field, hill street, dufftown. full programme of all light & heavy events, ben rinnes hill race, etc. for info call chris brousseau on 01340 820471 or dufftownhighlandgames.com. leaf by niggle@universal hall 2pm. for tickets and info visit www.universalhall.co.uk. coffee morning in aid of moray fresh start 10am 1pm at st giles church hall. ÂŁ2. coffee/teas & pieces, raffle & produce stall.

30 saturday - 31 sunday art & craft exhibition 11am - 4pm at james milne institute, findhorn. ÂŁ2 (incl teas/coffees).

31 sunday car boot sale (idca) 8:30am - 1pm, inchberry hall, orton, fochabers. turn up before 8.30am, no booking required. ÂŁ8 per pitch / ÂŁ16 per van (double pitch). tea/coffee/butteries/cakes in hall and bbq food from the hut. visit www.wherecanwego.com. happy sunday family day out@the loft 1pm - 4pm. free. face painting & bouncy castle. try our farm walk too. kai humphries@the drouthy cobbler 7.30pm. ÂŁ8. book early. visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

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Tues 28 Jun / 8pm / £12 Repertoire from all over Eastern Europe & the Middle East; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a twisted sort of Balkan rock n roll that leaps from heartbreaking lyricism to pounding beats with the strike of a cymbal.

The Drouthy Cobbler Comedy Club

Wed 29 Jun / 7.30pm / £12 Our much loved monthly comedy club with a great line up of top notch stand up comics. Always busy, book early.

Robyn Stapleton

Fri 1 Jul / 8pm / £12 BBC Scotlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Young Traditional Musician 2014, Robyn has QH VJG Æ&#x201A;PGUV XQKEGU KP 5EQVVKUJ OWUKE YKVJ C WPKSWGN[ RWTG VQPG wonderful control & an empathy & sensitivity for traditional songs.

Nelson/ Connell/ Forbes

Wed 13 Jul / 7:30pm / £8 Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Preview Season: Mark Nelson, Darren Connell & Chris Forbes.

Scott Gibson: Life After Death

Sun 17 Jul / 7:30pm / £12 Brilliant Scottish comedian Scott Gibson with his show charting his path to comedy.

The Drouthy Cobbler Spoken Word Night

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Thu 21 Jul / 8pm / £10 The Drouthy Cobbler & Spey Valley Brewery have crafted a cracking evening of Spoken Word revelry. Featuring central-belt collective Loud Poets, this is poetry for the masses! Ticket price includes a Spey Valley beer.

Jellybean Martinez & Liam Withnail

Sun 24 Jul / 7:30pm / £8 Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Preview Season: Jellybean Martinez & Liam Withnail.

The Drouthy Cobbler Comedy Club

Wed 27 Jul / 7.30pm / £12 Last Wednesday of the month means one thing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our monthly comedy club with top circuit proâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Book at the bar.

Simon Kempston

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Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail

Fri 29 Jul / 2:30pm / £10 Fèis Roisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ceilidh Trail project is for outstanding young traditional musicians aged 16-25. Join them for an afternoon of lively reels & jigs, beautiful Gaelic songs & great craic!

Kai Humphries

Sun 31 Jul / 7:30pm / £8 Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Preview Season: Kai Humphries.

Next event: 14 July, from 5pm Community Cafe, Forres

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Nairnshire Farming Society Nairn Show 2016 Fun for all !the

The Nairnshire Farming Society is holding its 218th Annual Show on Saturday the 30th of July at Kinnudie Farm Auldearn.

Nairn Show will have something for everyone with an excellent food fair, quality trade stands, a full and varied programme of afternoon entertainment and an excellent display of livestock in the cattle, sheep and horse sections. This year’s show is shaping up to be a very attractive and fun-filled day for all the family and we are hoping for a good crowd.

Car parking is to be free this year whilst admission charges are held at £10 per Adult, £5 per concession and secondary school child, £1 per primary child, and pre-school children having free admission. Our charges are set at a level to cover the substantial set up costs associated with the show and also to enable the society to make donations to local clubs and charities.

Visitors will also be treated to a varied line up of trade stands both on the field and under canvas in the Food and Craft Fairs which will offer all kinds of merchandise including local produce and fancy goods as well as the very latest agricultural machinery. The Food Fair will again include cookery demonstrations throughout the day by various providers in a dedicated kitchen area.

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There will also be a display of vintage tractors and machinery, a range of catering facilities, including the return of a public catering marquee and a licensed bar.

As ever the marquee competitions will be highy competitive and no doubt will produce a wonderful display of horticulture, wine, honey, baking, produce and handicrafts.

Main Ring entertainment will include visits by Ringside Lurchers and Nairn and District Pipe Band. It will also feature a Vintage Tractor Parade, Horse and Carriage Display, The Penguin’s Tuxedo Street Band, Livestock Parades and Children’s races. Scotty’s Circus Workshop will be in attendance providing entertainment for our younger visitors.

Horse Show Jumping will also take place in a separate arena and also in the main ring later in the day.

The Nairn Show website, www.nairnshow.org.uk, will be updated regularly between now and show day to give the most up to date information regarding the show.

The day will be rounded off with a Marquee Dance in the Showfield from 9pm to 1am with dancing to music by BIRO. Admission is open to persons aged 16 and over with a wristband scheme and requirement for ID in place.

NAIRN SHOW Saturday 30th July 2016 Kinnudie Farm, Auldearn

There’s something for everyone!

Cattle, Sheep & Horse Judging Craft Fair Trade Stands Food Fair Cookery Demonstrations Horticultural & Flower Show Baking, Produce and Handicrafts including Children’s Section Ringside Lurchers

Horse & Carriage Display Nairn & District Pipe Band The Penguin’s Tuxedo Street Band Children’s Activities and Amusements Vintage Tractor Parade Show Jumping

*Returning in 2016 - Public Catering Marquee*

Marquee Dance 9pm – 1am Featuring “BIRO” Admission (Age 16+ Only - ID Required) - £10.00 Come and Join Us for a Great Day or Night Out

For further information contact email: secretary@nairnshow.org.uk or tel: 01667 455214

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FRED MACAULAY'S WEE TOUR OF SCOTLAND After almost 18 years hosting BBC Radio Scotland's morning programme, Fred is back where he loves working most - onstage with a 'live' audience. (Fred will explain the 'live' relevance during his show).

Approaching 30 years as a stand-up comedian, Fred's energy and enthusiasm for comedy are as strong today as they ever were. From the early days as 'the rising star of Scottish Comedy' to 'legend' has been quite a journey for the one-time accountant and audiences can expect a mix of politics and observational humour.

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The Forres Youth and Families Outreach Project is a new project funded by the GO For IT initiative, which is funded by the Church of Scotland. A key aim of this project is for the local churches to work in partnership and reach out to the local community and to demonstrate a strong Christian influence. The funding agency in the Church Of Scotland - GO FOR IT - aims to encourage creative ways of working which develop the life and mission of the local churches.

Judith’s main role is to work with the children and youth of Forres and to find ways for them to engage with each other, their environment and also to find ways for the churches of Forres to come together on joint projects.

She took early medical retirement from PE teaching and comes with a lot of experience, not only in teaching, but also engaging with children and young people through Sunday School, badminton clubs, tennis clubs, holiday programmes and lots more.

There are two part-time workers employed by the Project, Dawn Alderson and Judith Watts.

The first initiative Judith is working on is to run a summer club using Scripture Union material. Called The Guardians of Ancora, this will run from Monday 1st August to Friday 5th August 10am till 12 noon each day.

The Summer club will include fun, games, crafts and a bible story. This club is suitable for 5 to 11 year olds and for those who have no or very little church background, to those who go to church regularly. Nobody will be excluded from this Christian activity.

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Dawn’s role is concentrating on helping families who are struggling, and she comes with considerable experience from working with disaffected young people, those in prison and family support in the north of England. She currently is working with 7 families within the Forres area – areas of work include liaison with local schools, helping families with managing money, their tenancy agreements, emotional and mental health and much more. Presently she is working with two families, in partnership with Environmental Education and the Healthy Living Centre, which is giving the families cookery classes once a fortnight for 6 sessions. These have proved to be very successful, in not only teaching all the family members about healthy living choices, but also in getting the families to interact and work alongside and with each other.

Once the new term starts next academic year, there are 2 more initiatives which will begin. The first one is running an Alpha course. Alpha is for anyone who is curious. The talks are designed to encourage conversations and explore the Christian faith in an open relaxed environment. You might not have any belief or want to reaffirm your belief.

We are particularly targeting young mums and dads to come along to this. This will start on Friday 19th August in the morning, details will follow later. In September, Messy Church will start and this will be on the third Saturday of the month 2 – 4pm. Messy Church is designed to be fun, creative and Christ centred. All ages will be made welcome from 0 years to 99 years and beyond.

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Contact details – Dawn Alderton – 07399425276, dawn.outreach@gmail.com Judith Watts – 07398161940, judithwatts.outreach@gmail.com

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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.

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“An exquisite dining experience!”

The Drouthy Cobbler have added another string to their already impressive bow - a pop-up restaurant upstairs on Saturday nights only! For those of you looking for a refined culinary experience, look no further.

On arrival the bar area buzzed with excited energy and was comfortably full of relaxed, happy faces and then we were taken upstairs where the dramatic difference in decor and atmosphere was stunningly breathtaking. In contrast to the earthy, cave-like feel of the bar downstairs, the restaurant was all black with white linen, shiny cutlery, crystal clear glasses and a stylish bar. The soft music and low lighting made you feel like you were stepping into another world.

Once seated we were offered water for the table and a selection of delicious breads.

The staff cannot be faulted - upstairs or down - they present a friendly and upbeat attitude, communicate specials, make menu recommendations and listen well to customer orders.

They are always happy to help and nothing is too much effort. Happy staff will always go the extra mile.

There is a set, 3 course menu with the option of having only 2 courses and is different every time. Our selection that night was sublime. I started with Beef tartare, slow cooked egg yolk, toasted brioche and brie fondue and it was truly remarkable, perfect actually! I could've had seconds which is more a reflection on the otherworldly taste than the portion size. My husband had Spiced Orkney crab cakes, tomato & sweetcorn salsa with baby herb salad and he was equally as delighted with his taste sensation.

For the main course, I decided to go with Seared tuna loin, olives, fine beans, sun dried tomatoes, jersey royals & sauce gribiche - a delightful feast for the eyes and equally as exquisite on the tastebuds! My other half was spoiled with Slow cooked Clash farm pork belly, crispy polenta, chickpea cassoulet, spinach & Stornoway black pudding - all the things that ring his bells!

Dessert seemed too much to tackle alone as we were both sated, but it would've been rude not to - right? We decided to share and were recommended the Chocolate blondie with peanut butter sauce - it was served with vanilla ice cream and we were glad we 'made space' The dishes were executed perfectly both to look at and taste. I know I sound like I'm gushing, but with good cause. I'm competent in the kitchen so when I go out I love to eat something I couldn't or wouldn't make myself and this was truly a gastronomic sensation!

Oh, I forgot to mention the expansive array of drinks - but we'll leave that for another time!

A review by Jeff & Tamsyn - June 16

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