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Clubs, Societies & Regular Meetings AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Fellowship of relatives/friends of alcoholics sharing experience and strength. Details of local weekly meetings can be found at www.al-anonuk.org.uk or call 0141 339 8884 (helpline 10am10pm 365 days a year) ARK COMMUNITY NETWORKS Provides housing support & services to individuals with learning disabilities in their own homes. Call Andrew Findlay 675763 or email managerforres@arkha.org.uk ALVES CHURCH GUILD Call Mrs Butler 01343 850209 FORRES HOUSE BRIDGE CLUB Wednesdays 7pm, Sept - Apr, Forres House. Tuition given in September. Beginners & new members welcome. Call Forres House Community Centre 672838 or Margaret Rankin 675353

Sample One-Off Advertising Rates (Colour Advert) Box £39 Big Box £74 ¼ Page £134 ½ Page £254 Business Profile £277 Full Page £480 Discounts available for series bookings and Black & White SpotLight on Forres is published by Winterburn Media Ltd, Comraich, Woodside Farm, Kinloss IV36 3UA, 01309 690063. All material contained within the SpotLight magazines is subject to formal copyright restrictions and therefore the reproduction of any listings, editorial, advertiser artwork or any other content, without the publishers prior consent, will be considered a breach of copyright. page 4 - July 2012

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Last Thursday of the month, 79pm, Best Western Palace Hotel, 8 Ness Walk, Inverness. For those who have lost a baby before, during or after birth.

Bring along any photos or memory items. Contact Susan 07771358382 or Denise on 07724306983 CHILDREN 1ST (ELGIN) Provides a therapeutic service for children & young people to help them through the effects of abuse and neglect. Call Beth Fraser 01343 564170 or email : sheilagh.murray@ children1st.org.uk DYKE PRE-SCHOOL CENTRE Dyke Village Hall, Dyke, IV36 1FR. Call Yvette Halpin 0781 619 7766, yvette@yhalpin.orangehome.co.uk FINDHORN BOWLING CLUB Daily, 9am - 9pm, Apr - Sept, Church Place. Affiliated to the Scottish Bowling Association & Highland Bowling League. All ages & abilities welcome. Call Joan Tomkinson 673847 FINDHORN HERITAGE CENTRE AND ICE HOUSE Open 2pm - 5pm daily Jun - Aug; (Sat & Sun only May & Sept.)

Discover secrets of the sands, prehistoric to present day & 150-year old underground arched chambers.

FINDHORN WRI 1st Tuesday each month, James Milne Institute. Call Joan Tomkinson tel: 01309 673847 FITNESS LEAGUE (FORRES BRANCH) Tuesdays 10-11am, Forres House. Low impact exercise class in a relaxed atmosphere.

Level - basic to moderate. Age 30+. Call Pam Watson 672971 FORRES HARD OF HEARING 1st & 3rd Monday monthly at Forres Town Hall. To assist the hard of hearing/deaf & tinnitus

sufferers. Any age, lipreading classes. Call: 672282/675075 FORRES HARRIERS Tues & Thurs 6.30pm Swimming Pool/Roysvale Park in Winter, Grant Park in Summer. Small friendly club, all ages & abilities. www.forresharriers.org.uk FORRES HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTRE Wide range of activities, interests & facilities. Call 672838 or email forres.house@moray.gov.uk FORRES & NAIRN DISTRICT WELFARE ASSOCIATION A football league made up from clubs and pubs in the Forres & Nairn area. Apr - Sept, age 16 + Call Stephen Levy 674875 FORRES AREA FORUM 2nd Wednesday every month, 7pm-9pm in Forres Community Centre. For everyone who cares about Forres. Call 01309 676964 or email forresareaforum@ googlemail.com 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 SQUASH AND FITNESS CLUB 2 squash courts & 2 small gyms available any time of the day or night. Club night Sunday from 7.15pm when a warm welcome will always be extended. Call John Mckenzie 672103 FORRES TENNIS CLUB Club Nights - Friday, courts available from 6.30pm. Social tennis where there will always be someone to partner up with. “All ages, all abilities, all welcome”.

Call Julia Thomas 01343 890742 FORRES TOWN HALL CINEMA Fri 6.30 - 8.15pm, for 9-12 year olds & 8.15 - 10pm for 12-16 year olds. Free entry, yearly

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PET FOSTERING SCOTLAND Supporting pet owners in an emergency situation. Volunteers care for your pet in their own homes for short periods. Reg. charity SCO15672. Volunteers needed. Tel: 0844 811 9909 www.pfss.org.uk PEEK-A-BOO CRECHE (KINLOSS) Drop-in creche for all Moray children. Places can be booked in advance. Contact Susan Whittaker-Smith 691442 PHOENIX MARTIAL ARTS Contact Miles Hatch 674427 RAFFORD SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE GROUP Thursdays 8pm-10pm Rafford Village Hall, Oct - Mar. Call Sheila Biggs tel: 672756 RAFFORD TODDLER GROUP Tuesdays 9.30am - 11.30am, Rafford Hall. Call Pauline 671592 VOLUNTARY ACTION MORAY Encourages and supports voluntary activity, assist local groups and identify needs which require development. Contact 01343 541713

Contents Clubs & Societies .......................4 Pastoral Letter............................6 Church Details............................6 Useful Numbers .........................8 Local Holidays............................8 School Term Dates.....................8 Tide Times................................10 Parliament Blog........................10 What’s On ......................15,18-22 Advertisers Index .....................30

August Issue Deadlines Editorial - Friday 29/06/12 Advertising - Wednesday 04/07/12

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Come along to our open days at Meadowlea in Nairn during the first weekend in July. There’s a FREE* lucky draw with £1,000 in cash to giveaway, just turn-up on either day to enter! Draw will take place on the Sunday at 4pm. You don’t want to miss it!!.

There’s also a tasty BBQ and for young kids we will have a bouncy castle and children’s entertainment throughout the day.

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Pastoral letter and Church Meetings WI THOUT A T RA CE! Having been brought up not many miles from the coast, I can recall childhood summer days spent on the beaches of Findhorn or Roseisle. I can still remember the “sandy� sandwiches, the lukewarm “cold� drinks and flask tea.

Then there was the spluttering after breathing in a mouthful of salt water, or getting dried using a “sandy� towel, but in spite of it all they were good days.

The sand wasn’t just a nuisance factor it also provided hours of fun, from “burying� dad to building castles complete with water filled moat to writing messages. Every time we left the beach it was obvious that someone had been there, for the perfectly smooth sand now had marks ranging from footprints to remnants of castles. Even if we tried we could not have returned the beach to the way it had been when we arrived. However, return to the beach the next day, not a trace would remain,

washed away by the flowing tide, restored to its natural, undisturbed beauty.

In a similar manner, we have spoiled our lives by the wrongs that we have done, or said. God puts it very bluntly and yet simply so that we do not miss His meaning – “All have sinned� (Romans 3:23). Notice that He doesn’t say “All have killed� or “All have lied�, we may not have committed these particular sins, but we have all broken God’s law in one way or another. No matter how hard we try we can never remove these stains, we might be able to hide them from each other, but they remain obvious to God. Like the beach at the end of the day, our lives bear the scars of our sin. If only there was a tide that could eradicate these stains.

Read on! There is a tide that can cleanse our sins away: it is the tide of

Dyke Church - Church of Scotland Sunday Worship at 10am.

Tea & coffee served after the service. Evening Service with the praise band 1st Sunday of the month at 7pm.

Lighthouse Church - Baptist Church Sunday service at 10am, Clovenside Chapel, Forres. Refreshments served after. Call 01309 676434, visit www.lighthousechurch.co.uk or email info@ lighthousechurch.co.uk Edinkillie Parish - Church of Scotland Sunday Worship at 11.30am. Contact Mr Campbell Falconer - Session Clerk 674249 St. Leonards Church Sunday Family Service at 10.30am. Tea & coffee served after.

Call 672380, email donald.prentice@tesco.net or visit www.stleonardschurchforres.com St. Margaret’s Catholic Church mass on Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday at 10am. Contact Father Barnett on 01667 453323 Caroline Street Gospel Hall Gospel Meeting on Sundays at 6.30pm. Call 01309 674375 or email glcinfo@tiscali.co.uk St. Laurence Church Sundays at 10am for Family Service. Call 672260 or email barryj.boydstlaurence@btinternet.com Rafford Church Sundays at 9.30am for Family Service. Tea and biscuits served after. Call Anne Garrow (Session Clerk) on 672930 St. John the Evangelist Scottish Episcopal Church Sundays at 8am for Communion & 10am for Family Communion Service.

Call 01309 672856, email stjohnsforres@btinternet.com or visit www.stjohnsforres.wordpress.com Kinloss, Findhorn & Alves Church of Scotland Alternating weekly, Kinloss and Findhorn at 10am & Alves 1st Sunday of each month at 11.30am. Contact 690931 or 690349 Moray Grace Fellowship Sunday mornings at 10.30am in Alves Village Hall. Call Vic Cameron on 850142 email vic.cameron2803 @btinternet.com or visit www.moraygrace.wordpress.com

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God's grace and love, brought to us through the Lord Jesus Christ. He died at Calvary so that our sins could be washed away without a trace! While nailed to the cross He endured the judgment of a holy God against sin, the sin that has left its mark on our lives. In a reference to this death the Bible states that "the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanseth us from all sin."

(1John 1:7) If you are willing to acknowledge to God that you alone are responsible for the sin that has stained your life and believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, who died on account of that very sin, you will receive this cleansing. There is not a sin, either too great or too small, that this “tide� cannot remove.

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Local Holidays, School Term Dates &Useful Numbers Local & Bank Holidays and Dates to Remember Spring Bank Holiday Mon. 4th June 2012 Forres Holiday Mon. 4th June 2012 Queens Diamond Jubilee Tues. 5th June 2012 Forres Holiday Mon. 30th July 2012 Summer Bank Holiday Mon. 6th Aug. 2012 Forres Holiday Mon. 17th Sept. 2012 Forres Holiday Mon. 15th Oct. 2012 British Summertime Ends Sun. 28th Oct. 2012 St. Andrews Day Fri. 30th Nov. 2012 Christmas Day Tues. 25th Dec. 2012

Boxing Day New Year’s Day Scottish Bank Holiday Burns Night Shrove Tuesday Mother’s Day Good Friday

Wed. 26th Dec. 2012 Tues. 1st Jan. 2013 Wed. 2nd Jan. 2013 Fri. 25th Jan. 2013 Tues. 12th Feb. 2013 Sun. 10th Mar. 2013 Fri. 29th Mar. 2013

* substitute, as this holiday falls on a weekend or other bank holiday

School Term Dates for 2012/2013 (all dates inclusive) Autumn Term Starts Tuesday 21st August 2012 Autumn Term Ends Friday 12th October 2012 Winter Term Starts Monday 29th October 2012 In-service Closure Monday 19th November 2012 In-service Closure Tuesday 20th November 2012 Winter Term Ends Fri. 21st December 2012 Spring Term Starts Monday 7th January 2013 Forres Academy & Feeders Thurs. 14th Feb. 2013 Mid-term Holiday Friday 15th February 2013

Mid-term Holiday Monday 18th February 2013 Spring Term Ends Thursday 28th March 2013 Good Friday Holiday Friday 29th March 2013 Summer Term Starts Monday 15th April 2013 May Day Holiday Monday 6th May 2013 In-service Closure Thursday 16th May 2013 In-service Closure Friday 17th May 2013 Summer Term Ends Friday 5th July 2013 for 2013/2014 (all dates inclusive) Autumn Term Starts Tuesday 20th August 2013

Useful Numbers SCHOOLS Andersons Primary School..........................(01309) 672887 Applegrove Primary School ........................(01309) 672367 Dyke Primary School ..................................(01309) 641275 Dallas Primary School ..................................(01343) 89020 Kinloss Primary School ..............................(01309) 690376 Logie Primary School ..................................(01309) 611258 Moray Steiner School ..................................(01309) 676300 Pilmuir Primary School ................................(01309) 673034 Rose Abbey School ....................................(01309) 691872 Forres Academy ..........................................(01309) 672271 DOCTORS Forres Health Centre ....................................0845 337 1120 Leanchoil Hospital ........................................0845 456 6000 Dr Grays Hospital, Elgin................................0845 456 6000 DENTISTS Orchard Road ..............................................(01309) 675544 Leys ............................................................(01309) 673553 VETS Moray Coast Veterinary Group....................(01309) 672243 page 8 - July 2012

PHARMACIES Lloyds Pharmacy ........................................(01309) 672614 Rowlands Pharmacy ..................................(01309) 672784 Boots ..........................................................(01309) 673370 OTHERS Police Station ................................................0845 600 5700 Bus Station, Elgin .......................................(01343) 544222 Citizens Advice Bureau ...............................(01343) 550088 Dalcross Airport ...........................................(01667) 464000 Dallas Village Hall .......................................(01343) 890243 James Milne Institute (Findhorn) ................(01309) 692365 Rafford District Hall......................................(01309) 674583 Forres Town Hall ..........................................(01309) 675140 Moray Council (Forres).................................(01309) 694000 Moray Council (Elgin) .................................(01343) 543451 National Rail Enquiries ..................................08457 484950 Forres Library ..............................................(01309) 672834 Forres House Com Education Centre ........(01309) 672838

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A huge thank you to all the Kiltwalkers that set out from Buckie and Fochabers heading to Aberlour and raising a huge amount of money for some fantastic children's charities. I had the pleasure of sending the walkers off from Buckie and Richard Lochhead set them off on their way from Fochabers.

At the time of writing I am dusting off the bike and preparing to take part in the Whisky Trail Sportive 2012, which is a cycling challenge to raise funds for North East Sensory Services. With three routes - 80 miles, 40 miles and a 10 mile family friendly route, it is an opportunity for all abilities of cyclists to get out and about.

It was a great day out with hundreds taking part and raising funds and having some fun along the way, meeting friends old and new. It looks to be a fantastic fundraising fixture in Moray's calendar and has the potential to go from being huge to absolutely massive!

Well done to everyone involved in both organising and participating. Great job!

By the time Spotlight goes to press I will either be thinking I'm fitter than I thought or lying in a painful heap having been beaten to the finish by the children. Clearly that can't be allowed to happen....back to training it is then....

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Rolling Event june - 31 august findhorn village centre and ice house open every day from 2pm - 5pm. free entry. for more details visit www.findhorn-heritage.co.uk

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25 june - 26 august masters and champions: classical greece 300 years of british inspiration mon - fri, 10am - 5pm, sat 10am - 4pm & sun 1pm - 5pm at moray art centre, the park, findhorn. featuring historic works borrowed from the british museum and the private collection of lord elgin. free admission. www.morayartcentre.org

26 june - onwards interactive exhibition of modern automata & kinetic art 10am - 5pm, tuesday - saturday at the house of automata, kinloss (next to petrol station). free entry. call 01309 691212 for more information or visit www.thehouseofautomata.com

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JUL JULY Y EVENTS EVENTS Summer Programme of Activities for children, each W ednesday Wednesday throughout the school holidays. Limited places, please phone to check availability

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21st ......................... Art Exhibition by Anne Pirie, in aid of Headway Highland elephone 01667 453476, For further details TTelephone e-mail, info@nairncc.co.uk or check out our website www.nairncommunitycentre.co.uk at www.nairncommunitycentre.co.uk

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JUNE 29 friday family film night - ‘the incredibles’ doors open 6:15pm, forres town hall. entry by donations under 16s 50p and adults ÂŁ1. refreshments on sale ten tonne dozer @ flanagans bar 8pm, elgin. a night SpotLight on Forres and District

NAIRN Nairn Community & Arts Centre

mundole summer show closing date 16th june, contact 07901 602042 or visit the website www.mundoleequestrian.com india alba @ universal hall 8pm. findhorn foundation, the park, findhorn. tickets ÂŁ8 / ÂŁ10 concessions / ÂŁ6 u 16s available at the phoenix stores 01309 690110 or at www.wegottickets.com

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Forres Energy Recovery Centre

Public Exhibition Proposed Energy Recovery Centre

We are holding a public exhibition to inform the local community about our proposals for a Clean Power Energy Recovery Centre on disused former railway land north of Forres railway station, shown above.

We’d like to let you know more about our plans and answer any questions you may have before we submit a planning application.

CONTACT US We would like to hear your views - all feedback will be carefully reviewed prior to the submission of a planning application to Moray Council. Please come along to our exhibition and tell us what you think, or you can write to us at: Freepost RSBX-ARER-CTYA Forres Consultation, Your Shout, Room E409, Westminster Business Square London SE11 5JH Email: forresenergy@yourshout.org www.cleanpowerproperties.com Freephone: 0800 458 6976 Text us: 07797 806357 From a mobile: 020 7587 3049

EXHIBITION TO BE HELD AT Friday 3rd August: 12pm - 8pm Saturday 4th August: 10am - 4pm Forres House Community Centre, High Street, Forres, Moray IV36 1BU Proposals will be on display and members of the project team available to answer any questions you may have - we look forward to meeting you there.

Your comments and queries will be analysed by Your Shout on behalf of Clean Power Properties Ltd. Copies may be made available to the local planning authority so that it can note your comments. We will, however, request that your personal details are not placed on the public record. Your personal details will be held securely by Your Shout and, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998, will be used solely in connection with this consultation and any subsequent planning applications and, except as noted above, will not be passed to any third parties.

Clean Power Proper es Ltd

An energy recovery solution Even though households and companies have cut their waste by modest amounts in recent years, we still as a nation produce well over 20 million tonnes a year. The old ways of dealing with waste are to bury, burn, or dump it. We believe that in the 21st century the UK needs to develop a better renewable alternative.

Clean Power Properties Ltd is developing a number of Energy Recovery Centres on brownfield sites across the UK, helping to implement a Zero Waste approach which is cleaner and renewable. It will protect the countryside from landfill while the surplus energy produced in the process can be fed into the local energy network and surplus heat can be used for local homes and businesses.

Low level design, with short chimney stacks

Landfill: a growing problem

LOCAL BENEFITS G Local Source of Renewable Power

This energy recovery centre will produce renewable energy for around 8,000 homes. The energy will be supplied to the local energy network.

G District Heating Opportunity

This centre will create a renewable source of heat at low cost that can be connected to by new homes, existing housing and other local amenities.

G Sources Waste Locally

This energy recovery centre should meet the waste disposal requirements of the local region and avoid the expensive long distance transport of waste.

alternative to landfill or incinerators, Clean Power Properties can save the council money to spend on other services or keep the council tax down.

G Avoids the need for Landfill

Most waste is now sent to landfill where it decays and produces methane gas. Many landfill sites are nearly full, and landfill is both environmentally wasteful and creates significant environmental impacts. This energy recovery centre provides an alternative to landfill. It recovers all usable materials and then uses advanced conversion technology and anaerobic digestion to produce a cleaned gas that can be used to create renewable energy.

G Creation of Skilled Employment

G Does not rely on incineration to treat waste

This centre will provide employment for up to 30 people, a majority of which will be skilled engineering, technician and operator roles.

Clean Power energy recovery centres are not incineration sites, they recover all usable recyclable materials and use advanced conversion and anaerobic digestion technologies to transform the remaining matter into a cleaned gas. They have a far lower environmental impact than other more traditional waste disposal methods, produce energy that is certified as ‘renewable’ and create a number of reusable and recyclable products. All of our processes are carried out in sealed buildings to ensure that there are no potential odour issues.

G Creation of an Education Centre

This centre will include provision for local schools and communities to learn about, and experience, renewable energy first hand.

G Saving the Council Money

Your council currently pays ever increasing amounts of money to dispose of wastes. By providing a viable

7 saturday - 21 saturday

JULY 2012 continued showstopperz at nairn community & arts centre. for tickets and more info call 01667 453476 or email info@nairncc.co.uk

30 saturday - 7 july burghead gala with a jam packed itinerary there is something for everyone during the week. visit www.wix.com/burgheadgala for full details.

art exhibition by anne pirie, in aid of headway highland at nairn community and arts centre tickets or info call 01667 453476 or email info@nairncc.co.uk

9 monday - 13 friday summer holiday fun in cooper park, elgin. 10am 12pm for 2-4 yr olds ÂŁ4 per child (accompanied by an adult) 1pm - 3pm for 5-8 yr olds ÂŁ6 per child. to book sessions or for more info pop into earthtime at west lodge, cooper park, elgin, call 07789 715380 or email loveearthtime@yahoo.com

11 wednesday Summer Holiday Activities Activity Day Camps

Wild Camping Experiences Bushcraft Qualifications Youth Volunteering Opportunities

Call 01309 690450 www.wild-things.org.uk

JULY 1 sunday mundole summer show closing date 16th june, contact 07901 602042 or visit the website www.mundoleequestrian.com andy zaltzman @ ironworks 7pm. 16+. for tickets or info 0871 7894173 or www.ironworksvenue.com treebadour puppet theatre presents ‘music from the heart’ 2pm, james milne institute, findhorn. (next to the stone piers). marionette show for children from 3 years. ÂŁ4 per person. bookings or info call elisabeth julian 01309 691225 or visit www.treebadour.co.uk medieval jousting team ‘the knights of the damned’ @ brodie castle shows at 12:30pm & 2:30pm. battlefield highland re-enactment group. adults ÂŁ8, family ÂŁ23, concessions ÂŁ5. call 0844 493 2156 or visit www.nts.org.uk/events

12 thursday ironworks summer showcase #1 7pm. 14+. feat. the parma violets, purple divide, winne & adrian telfer. tickets or information call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

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4 wednesday wildlife warriors 2pm - 4pm, every wednesday until 15th august at the scottish dolphin centre, spey bay, fochabers. wildlife kids’ club for children aged 6-10, £2 per child. children to be accompanied by an adult. booking is essential. call 01343 820 339 or email dolphincentre@wdcs.org. is it a bird....is it a plane? 1pm - 3pm, falconer museum, forres. make a paper bird plane & watch it fly. free family drop-in. call 01309 673701 for info.

7 saturday forres highland games 12:30pm, grant park, forres. massed pipe bands, track events, 10K road race, heavy events, solo piping, highland dancing, field events and more. for information call 01309 673289 page 18 - July 2012

the big roar 1pm - 3pm, falconer museum, forres. meet our lion and tiger and make a big cat mask. free family drop-in. call 01309 673701 for info. henry v @ logie steading 7:30pm, live theatre outside at the steading. tickets full price ÂŁ13.50, concessions ÂŁ11, children (16yrs & under) ÂŁ8. for bookings or further details call 01309 611378

pond dipping 10am - 12pm, meet at the lein car park in kingston. children to be accompanied by an adult. nets provided, wear wellies. booking essential. call 01343 820 339 or email dolphincentre@wdcs.org

13 friday - 21 saturday hopeman gala a fun-filled week for both adults and children. visit www.hopemangala.co.uk for full details.

14 saturday treebadour puppet theatre presents ‘organic pepper’ 2pm, james milne institute, findhorn. (next to the stone piers). marionette show for children from 3 years. ÂŁ4 per person. bookings or info call elisabeth julian 01309 691225 or visit www.treebadour.co.uk

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events

Nairnshire Farming Society Nairn Show 2012

The Nairnshire Farming Society is holding its’ 214th Annual

the day by various providers in a

Show on Saturday the 28th of July at Kinnudie Farm

professionally installed exhibition

Auldearn.

kitchen.

Nairn Show will have something for everyone with an

There is also a large top quality

excellent and larger food fair, many good quality trade

display of vintage tractors and

stands, a full and varied programme of afternoon entertain-

machinery. There will also be a range of catering facilities and

ment and an excellent display of livestock in the cattle,

a licensed bar.

sheep and horse sections. This years’ show is shaping up to

As ever the marquee competitions will be very competitive

be a very attractive and fun-filled day for all the family and

and no doubt will produce a wonderful display of horticulture,

we are hoping for a bumper crowd.

wine, honey, baking, produce and handicrafts.

Car parking is to be free this year whilst admission charges

Main Ring entertainment will include the Inch Perfect Motor

are held at £10 per Adult, £5 per concession and secondary

Cycle Display Team, Forres and District Pipe Band, Horse Show

school child and £1 per primary or pre-school child. Our

Jumping, Vintage Tractor Parade, Livestock Parades and

charges are set at a level to hopefully cover the substantial

children’s races. Highland Dancers, Forres Accordion and

set up costs associated with the show and also to enable

Fiddle Club and Forres Pipers will entertain in a new covered

the society to make donations to local clubs and charities.

food court and entertainment area.

Show goers will also be treated to a varied line up of trade

The Nairn Show website at www.nairnshow.org.uk will be

stands both on the field and under canvas in the Food and

updated regularly between now and show day to give the

Craft Fairs which will offer all kinds of merchandise from

most up to date information regarding the show.

local produce, fancy goods to the very latest cars and

The day will be rounded off with a marquee dance in

agricultural machinery. The Food Fair will be expanded

the Showfield from 9pm to 1am with dancing to music by

and, will again, include cookery demonstrations throughout

The Jacks.

Fun for all the Family!

Come Along To

NAIRN SHOW

SATURDAY 28th July 2012 KINNUDIE FARM, AULDEARN There’s Something For Everyone LIVESTOCK EXHIBITIONS CRAFT FAIR FOOD FAIR EXHIBITION MARQUEES TRADE STANDS AMUSEMENTS Inch Perfect Motor Cycle Display Forres & District Pipe Band Horse Show Jumping Horse & Carriage Display

Livestock Parade Vintage Tractor Parade Highland Dancers Traditional Music Cookery Demonstrations

Marquee Dance to The Jacks 9pm – 1am Adults £10 s Concessions/Secondary Pupils £5 s Primary or Pre-School Children £1 COURTESY BUS FROM NAIRN BUS STATION

CAR PARK FREE

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JULY 2012 continued orienteering at findhorn with moravian orienteers registration from 10.15am - 11.15am. event counts for the moray schools league. adults £4 / juniors £3. full details at www.moravianorienteering.org music nairn presents scottish ensemble and alasdair beatson 7:30pm at nairn community and arts centre. piano quintets by schumann, alasdair spratt and schubert (trout). tickets £18, members £14, students £2. call 01667 453476

BURGIE INTERNATIONAL HORSE TRIALS

JULY 21st - 22nd COME FOR A GREAT FAMILY WEEKEND WATCH DRESSAGE, CROSS COUNTRY, SHOW JUMPING & ALL OUR ARENA EVENTS ALONG WITH WATER WALKING, CLIMBING WALL, BOUNCY CASTLES, KIDDIE QUADS, TERRIER RACING, SHOPPING & LOTS, LOTS MORE

felt making with a twist 1pm - 3pm, falconer museum, forres. make a felt picture and learn to spin as well. free family drop-in. call 01309 673701 for info.

19 thursday ironworks summer showcase #2 7pm. 14+. feat. the frues, city in surveillance & defcon one. tickets or info 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

20 friday - 21 saturday ac gliders, segway tours & experience at burgie mains, forres. call 07799 754 491 or to book email info@acgliders.co.uk

21 saturday inverness highland games 1pm - 6pm, northern meeting park. early bird tickets on sale in the city centre from 10am on games day as everybody gathers to watch the armed forces day parade which will start at 12:15pm.

171st tomintoul highland games 12:30pm, traigh farm, arisaig. traditional highland games. highland dancing, heavy events, solo piping competitions, track & field events, games dance at 10pm. for info call allan macdonald on 01687 450 604 or email info@arisaighighlandgames.co.uk

25 wednesday pens, ink and ceiling wax 1pm - 3pm, falconer museum, forres. write a letter the old fashioned way & seal it with wax. free family drop-in. call 01309 673701 for info. crossroads - strawberry tea at nairn community and arts centre. for tickets and more info call 01667 453476 or email info@nairncc.co.uk

26 thursday open air performance of hms pinafore by illyria 6pm, for 7:30pm start. adults £16 / conc £14 / children £10. enquiries & tickets call 01667 404401, email info@cawdorcastle.com or www.cawdorcastle.com

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14 saturday - 21 saturday royal findhorn yacht club open week club open to non members – activities, bar, restaurant, café, special food nights. www.rfyc.net

Adult £16.00 Concession £14.00 Child £10.00 Gates open 6.00pm. Performance approx 2hrs 15mins (inc 20min interval).

SEATING IS NOT PROVIDED. Please bring your own low-backed chair or rug, warm/wet weather clothing, midge repellant and a picnic to enjoy in front of the castle.

Cancellation in the event of hurricane only when performance will be rescheduled. Tickets are non-refundable.

orienteering at hopeman gala moravian orienteers have teamed up with the gala committee for a fun version of this highly-entertaining navigation sport. fit or fat, 7 or 70, there's something in it for you! full details at www.moravianorienteering.org

17 tuesday the twits @ logie steading 6:30pm, live theatre outside at the steading. tickets full price £13.50, concessions £11, children (16yrs & under) £8. for bookings or further details call 01309 611378 page 20 - July 2012

CAWDOR CASTLE IV12 5RD Thursday 26 July 2012 at 7.30pm Tickets: 01667 404401 info@cawdorcastle.com

15 sunday

ironworks summer showcase #3 7pm. 14+. feat. whisky river band, last summer effect & emma mitchell. tickets or info 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

27 friday - 29 sunday speyfest 2012 - the playing fields on east street in the moray town of fochabers will be home to the 17th speyfest weekend. it is one of the longest running music festivals in scotland, of its kind. visit www.speyfest.com for tickets & more information.

tel: 01309 690063

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JULY 2012 continued

28 saturday treebadour puppet theatre presents ‘oaky doak and bluebell’ 2pm, james milne institute, findhorn. (next to the stone piers). marionette show for children from 3 years. £4 per person. bookings or info visit www.treebadour.co.uk or call elisabeth julian on 01309 691225

return of the lumberjacks @ ironworks 7pm. 16+. a triple bill of comedy. for tickets or info 0871 7894173 or www.ironworksvenue.com

Findhorn Village Heritage Centre and Ice House Discover the secrets of the sands at the Heritage Centre

31 tuesday

Explore the fascinating Ice House Scheduled Ancient Monument Open:

June, July & August - Daily 2 - 5 p.m.

May & Sept. Sat. & Sun. 2 - 5 p.m.

Free Entry - Donations welcome Special arrangements for groups Tel. : 01309 690659 or 691823 Easy Access for Disabled. www.findhorn-heritage.co.uk

wilderness survival day with moray council & swt rangers 1pm - 3:30pm, meet at speyside way car park, fochabers wood, just after the spey bay roundabout. for children aged 8 & up. all children to be accompanied by an adult. £2 per child. booking is essential. email dolphincentre@wdcs.org or call 01343 820 339.

119th dufftown highland games 11am - 5pm, mortlach school sports field, dufftown. ben rinnes 5 tops hill race, overseas visitors race, massed pipe bands, track & field, heavy events, tug o war, solo piping, highland dancing. for details contact a. brown on 01340 820342. summer ceilidh at brodie castle dinner and dance in marquee with monach isles ceilidh band. 3 course meal at 7.30pm. tickets £35 to be pre-booked. call 0844 493 2156 or visit www.nts.org.uk/events wrestlezone at nairn community and arts centre. for tickets and more info call 01667 453476 or email info@nairncc.co.uk nairn show at kinnudie farm, auldearn. something for everyone. adults £10, conc/secondary pupils, £5 primary or pre-school children £1. courtesy bus from nairn bus station. free parking. for full programme visit nairnshow.org.uk/2012

29 sunday forres accordion and fiddle club players 1:30pm 4pm at brodie castle. afternoon tea served. call 0844 493 2156 or visit www.nts.org.uk/events lofty arts @ the loft 11am - 1pm, east grange farm, kinloss. creative fun sessions £4 per child - all children welcome (accompanied by an adult). booking recommended call 01343 850111

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heartbreak productions presents ‘private lives’ 7pm at brodie castle. an outdoor theatre production of this popular noel coward comedy. adults £12, concession £10, children £8. call 0844 493 2156 or visit www.nts.org.uk/events

To AUGUST 12th 2012 in brief 2 thursday ironworks summer showcase #4 7pm. 14+. feat. swamp radio, scum, toecutter & spoke too soon. for tickets or information call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com.

3 friday music for a summer's evening with robin colvill at brodie castle. adults £15 child £12.50. call 0844 493 2156 or visit www.nts.org.uk/events 3 friday - 4 saturday belladrum tartan heart festival in a beautiful setting just outside beauly. family-friendly & eco-conscious event attracts true talent. for tickets and details visit www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk 4 saturday treebadour puppet theatre presents ‘kasper and the stolen birthday cake’ 2pm, james milne institute, findhorn. (next to the piers). marionette show for children from 3 years. £4 per person. bookings or info call elisabeth julian 01309 691225 or visit www.treebadour.co.uk 6 monday al murray - pub landlord @ ironworks 7:30pm. 16+. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com 9 thursday ironworks summer showcase #5 7pm. 14+. feat. barry mackay, the galipaygos & ailsa lyall matthews. for tickets or information call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com 11 saturday historic wheels club - vintage car rally cars on view from 12:30pm - 4pm. enquiries & tickets call 01667 404401 or visit www.cawdorcastle.com forres st lawrence cricket club coffee morning 10am ‘til noon at forres town hall. admission £1-50. bottle stall, books, home baking & bric-a-brac. abernethy highland games and clan grant gathering 10:30am - 5pm, games field, nethy bridge. events & competitions remain much the same from year to year, but each

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is different as new competitors come on to the scene and new records are set. visit www.nethybridge.com/highlandgames for info. treebadour puppet theatre presents ‘kasper visits nessie’ 2pm, james milne institute, findhorn. (next to the piers). marionette show for children from 3 years. ÂŁ4 per person. bookings or info call elisabeth julian 01309 691225 or visit www.treebadour.co.uk

Little FFlower lower ‘Pretty etty flowers fflo lowers to to make make you you smile’

FFlowers lowers &G iftts for if for all Gifts occasions

12 sunday historic wheels club annual rally 1:30pm - 4:30pm at brodie castle. vehicle display open. adults ÂŁ5, concessions ÂŁ3, family ÂŁ13. free parking. o enter a vehicle contact hwcwheeltrim@aol.com by 23rd july. profits to charity. for tickets or details call 0844 493 2156 or visit www.nts.org.uk/events

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The fact that there is so much history and so many historical sites on the Island, never fails to amaze its visitors. Small but perfectly formed, Malta is only 17 miles by 8 miles, but whether you want the rich history of the country, snorkel and dive or simply relax, Malta has it all.

With summer temperatures reaching over 30 degrees and winter temperatures rarely dipping below 15 degrees, you can holiday all year round with some great long stay deals to be had in the cooler months.

A highlight is the Blue Grotto which is one of the islands gems, a series of natural caves and only accessible by boat you will be taken into caves where translucent waters are truly blue, giving the grotto its name.

Visit the Mosta Dome which can be seen towering over the capital city of Valletta.

Built by the Knights of St John, Valletta is rich in history and architectural treasures.

It also makes a great city break.

Another must is Mdina (say as M-Dina). The silent city is medieval and was the former capital. A fortified relic, it is reminiscent of an era which has long since disappeared.

20 Minutes by ferry is Malta’s sister island of Gozo. A typical Mediterranean island, it is a world apart from Malta. Greener and more fertile than Malta, the Gozitans live life at their own pace but now share their island with visitors to the selection of hotels from budget to luxury spa – or even a farmhouse for an authentic experience. If you can’t spare a week here try it as a two centre with Malta or it can be done in a day and use the hop on hop off bus travelling around the island or take your hire car over on the ferry !

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Elgin BID - Elgin City Centre Events Summer Family Fun Day – Saturday 21st July 2012 10AM – 4PM – Elgin City Centre Supporting the STV Appeal – for young people in Scotland living in poverty.

Featuring: Themed Street market Bubbles the Clown Street Football Face Painter Craft Making Street Dance Jewellery making View the Nimrod Cockpit (from Moravia) Winners of the Talent Competition & Art Competition will be announced and presented with their prizes. (Closing Date for Entries - 10th July 2012) Talent Competition - Age categories - Up to 5 years, 6 - 9 years, 10 - 15 years & Adult category 16 years plus.

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Art Competition – Your Favorite View of Elgin City Centre Age categories - Up to 5 years, 6 - 9 years, 10 - 15 years. To submit your entry (painting or photography) submit your entry on an A4 sheet of paper with your name, contact phone number and age on the back, to Jacqui Taylor at Elgin BID, 13 Harrow Inn Close, Elgin, IV30 1BP. Prizes for the winners.

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The information below details the “Sizzler” offer – don’t delay and pop along to your local pool anytime to buy a card.

Sports & Leisure Services Throughout the School Summer holidays, Moray Council is offering children the opportunity to use their local pool for the nominal cost of an admission voucher.

For a one-off payment of £7.50 children can use the pool during any public session, fun session or party session, mask and snorkel session, aqua-run, dolphin slide etc any day or evening for the seven weeks of the school holidays for a maximum of two hours at a time.

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Chef’s Confidential Churros Spanish style doughnuts Our head chef has brought together a passion for cooking and influences from around the world to create a unique and eclectic dining experience based on sharing a selection of small dishes complemented only with good wine and good company …

1 cup water 2 tbsp brown sugar ½ tsp salt 1/3 cup butter 1 cup plain white flour 2 eggs ½ tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup caster sugar ½ tsp ground cinnamon cooking oil for deep frying method 1. Place water, butter, salt and vanilla extract in a pan and bring to the boil.

2. When boiling add sieved flour and brown sugar to the pan and stir over heat until mixture leaves the side of the pan and then leave to cool.

3. Add the eggs to the cool mixture and beat well until smooth.

4. Blend cinnamon and caster sugar together and leave to one side.

5. Place mix in a piping bag with star nozzle, heat oil and pipe 10 cms strips into hot oil. Remove after 5 – 10 mins once they have turned brown.

6. Coat in the cinnamon sugar and enjoy! They should be soft and custard like in the middle and crisp outside.

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