SpotLight on Forres & District June 2014

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JUNE 2014

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We are at hand to offer a competitively priced Solar PV Annual Maintenance and Reactive Service

The Lighthouse Church, Forres is pleased to welcome “Once an Addict” author

Talking About His Life Story as an Addict

Free Entry Forres Town Hall Wednesday 18th June 2014 Starts at 7:30pm Light refreshments provided

ALL WELCOME

ChapterRestaurant One 39 High Street Forres 01309 671682

JUNE WEEKDAY EVENING SPECIAL OFFER FREE BOTTLE OF WINE* PER COUPLE

Tues to Thurs (evening only). Present this voucher on arrival to claim your complimentary bottle of wine. Conditions:1 bottle per couple; Only one voucher per couple; two courses each (must include mains); Valid till 30/06/2014; offer not valid for wine off the menu. * Wine provided by Chapter One is that available on evening of visit.

IAN FRASER LOCAL PROFESSIONAL

DECORATOR For all your Interior and Exterior work including Ames Taping FORRES

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HARRISON BUILD LTD Extensions and New Builds Full Chartered Architectural Service and Local Authority Planning and Permissions Smooth Render Forming Doorways, Fyfestone Windows, etc Picking and Pointing (Slappings) Scratch Coating and Concreting, Floors, etc Harling (Dry Dash) Slabbing and Patios FREE quotation and project management

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Tel: 01343 551331 16 Linkwood Place, Elgin, IV30 IHZ

CLUBS & SOCIETIES AJG FORRES AND NAIRN WELFARE FOOTBALL LEAGUE April - September games played in Nairn, Forres, Kinloss and Elgin. Match details available in local press and via the website www.leaguewebsite.co.uk/ forresnairnwfa/Home or via email at forresnairnwfa@hotmail.co.uk 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 BACH FLOWER DANCES Wednesdays, 10am - 11:30am at Kinloss Parish Church. Cost ÂŁ750 per person. No experience needed. Call Elisabeth Julian on 01309 691225 to book a place. FILM FORRES COMMUNITY CINEMA News of screenings and times on Forres Town Hall window, in The Forres Gazette and on www.filmforres.co.uk

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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 & 150year 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 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 & DISTRICT ROUND TABLE Contact Gary Banford 671435 FORRES CAMERA CLUB Thursdays, 7.30pm, Forres Town Hall. Share our interest in photography. All welcome. Contact Gordon Grant 671936. FORRES COMMUNITY GARDEN 1.4 acre site on Bogton Road with space for individuals to grow food in small friendly groups. Contact Lorna 696233 or 07989 263028 FORRES COMMUNITY WEB To promote Forres on the Internet, Wed 7pm, Community Hub, Tolbooth Street, all levels welcome, aged 18+. Contact: Anthony Bowmer 672244 FORRES COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB 1st Friday each month, Victoria Hotel. Social & line dancing to live bands. Contact Billy 674674 FORRES QUILTERS Tuesdays 1.30pm - 3.30pm, Forres Community Centre. Call Mrs Maureen Brooks 675962

FORRES OSPREY TRUST Minibus for use of elderly and disabled people from Forres, Kinloss, Findhorn and environs for outings, meetings & clubs. Contact Magdalene Edmond: 01309 617155. FORRES PIPE BAND Practice on Tuesday in the Town Hall. Beginners/Juveniles Tuition: 6:30pm-7:30pm. Regular Pipers & Drummers: 7:30pm-9pm. New starters, pipers and drummers always welcome. Contact John Channon (secretary) at secretary@forrespipeband.co.uk or George Reynolds at georgereynolds182@hotmail.com FORRES RAMBLERS 1st Saturday each month, 9.30am at bottom of car park (opposite Applegrove School). Contact Carolyn Boyd 672286 KINLOSS & FORRES MODEL CLUB 2nd & 4th Friday each month from 6:30pm - 9:30pm at Findhorn Village Centre. Contact Tom Docherty on 01309 675059 or Paul Mortimer 07849 871853 MORAY ADVANCE MOTORISTS & MOTORCYCLISTS Reg. Scottish Charity SC 033561 visit www.morayiam.org.uk or call 01309 673954 MORAY MOUNTAINEERING CLUB Meets 3rd Sunday each month, 7.30am. Bus picks up at Bank of Scotland, Forres. For details visit www.moraymc.wordpress.com NETMUMS Being a mum can be very isolating so meeting other mums can be a lifeline. Come along and see what we are all about. Visit www.netmums.com for details of a local venue, contact Claire Brenton on 07989 135607 or email claireymac1@aol.com

RAFFORD TODDLER GROUP Tuesdays 9.30am - 11.30am, Rafford Hall. Call Pauline 671592 RIDING FOR THE DISABLED (FORRES, NAIRN & DISTRICT) Opportunities to ride and give therapeutic benefit to disabled children in the Forres and Nairn area. Call Mrs P. Christie 0845 241 5301 for details. 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 Providing a small (free of charge) repair/assistance service to those with no local family or friends available. Supports vulnerable, elderly, and disabled members of the community to maintain independence and a better quality of life in their own homes. Call 01343 559739 VARIS PLAYERS Amateur dramatics society in Forres. Call Samantha Robertson 01309 676022 WALKMORAY (NHS GRAMPIAN) Do YOU want to get more active? WalkMoray offers volunteer-led, short, weekly walks in various locations. For details, contact the Healthpoint: 01343 567842. PLEASE NOTE: Details of Clubs & Societies are published on a rotational basis.

If you would like details of your club or society included in this section, please let us know. All club listings are free. Not all clubs will be listed in every issue.

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

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The Editor

I read recently that Dolphins are really smart. They’re certainly quite cute but I wonder if they could beat the vocabulary of our old dog that died recently. She was a Bordie Collie and we worked out that she could recognise and respond to about 400 words (names, objects and activities). She could even recall names from 10 years previous. I’ve never had a pet dolphin but I bet they couldn’t beat that unless you know different!

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PASTORAL LETTER & CHURCH MEETINGS

As I write, and in the 'Run-Up' to the forthcoming Elections, I don't know about you, but there are some things in life that just 'rankle' with me! Perhaps nothing so much more than that of being the victim of a blatant injustice! I remember it well, as one does, when I was in Primary School and was due to be Milk Monitor that week - a highly prized and lucrative position! - and it was snatched away by that sneaky Jim Ross fellow! But, I digress. Just think for a moment, how many times might you have been in such a similar situation? For, no matter whoever we are, the heat of 'injustice' remains with us for a long time, and can cause deep resentments to boil up into rebellion, riot and even Revolution! We need only think of today's Jewish Nation, perhaps not surprisingly, still carrying a burden of resentment

and hatred. Equally so, their treatment of Palestinians! Both sides continuing, and seeking redress since Adam was a boy ! The words, "Remember my Son" are perhaps the most provocative of any Scripture, only because 'memory' can often torment us throughout our lives, especially when we recall events we'd rather forget! ‘Let Justice roll down like water and righteousness an ever flowing stream’, So says the Prophet Amos Chapter 5:24! Justice, both in business and in International life, is also contingent upon the willingness of some to lose and to relinquish, to share and to act with a new vision of life within and outwith a body. A body, that is, of equal partners and to think more in terms of 'Common' benefit, rather than personal gain, status or the domination of others - Politicians

Caroline Street Gospel Hall Sundays 6.30pm: gospel meetings. Tel: 01309 674375. Email: glcinfo@tiscali.co.uk Dyke Church - Church of Scotland Sunday worship 10am. Family service. Tea/coffee and fellowship after every service. Contact Mrs Jane Foster on 01309 641257 (Session Clerk) or email jwaf2212@hotmail.co.uk Edinkillie Parish - Church of Scotland Sunday worship 11.30am. Contact Mr Campbell Falconer (session clerk): 01309 674249. 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. Contact: 01309 676434. Email: info@lighthousechurch.co.uk Website: www.lighthousechurch.co.uk Rafford Church Sundays 9.30am: family service. Our praise is from CH3 and Mission Praise. After the service, we enjoy fellowship over a cup of tea and a biscuit. We have a lively Sunday school with Bible stories, songs, games and crafts. You are also

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please take note! "The Prophet of the earth is for all people" (Ecclesiastes 5 : 9.) With that in mind, as we chew the fat, we approach a time when we are about to decide who may be chosen as a Candidate for "High Office" in the land! May these words of wisdom from long ago not only comfort the 'Valiant', but also encourage them with good grace and humility. May they also take heed and be minded of these words from the Scripture that have out-shadowed many an 'up and coming' politician ! "He has shown you O Man what is good, and what does the Lord require of you, but to do Justice and to love Kindness and to walk Humbly with your God! Rev. Duncan Shaw (Retired) Forres

invited to join us at 4.30pm on the third Sunday of each month for a contemporary style act of worship. Contact Anne Garrow (session clerk): 01309 672930. St John the Evangelist Scottish Episcopal Church Sundays 8am: communion. 10am: family communion. Tel: 01309 672856. Email: stjohnsforres@btinternet.com. Website: www.stjohnsforres.wordpress.com St Laurence Church Sundays 10am: family service. Tel: 01309 672260. Email: barryj.boydstlaurence@btinternet.com St Leonards Church Sundays 10.30am: family service. Tea and coffee served afterwards. Tel: 01309 672380. Email: donald.prentice@tesco.net. Website: www.stleonardschurchforres.com St Margaret’s Catholic Church Mass on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday 10am. Contact Father Barnett: 01667 453323. 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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Local & Bank Holidays and Special Days

Spring Bank Holiday Local Holiday Father’s Day Longest Day Local Holiday Summer Bank Holiday Local Holiday Local Holiday British Summertime Ends

Mon 26th May 2014 Mon 2nd Jun 2014 Sun 15th Jun 2014 Sat 21st Jun 2014 Mon 28th Jul 2014 Mon 4th Aug 2014 Mon 15th Sep 2014 Mon 20th Oct 2014 Sun 26th Oct 2014

Halloween Fri 31st Oct 2014 Bonfire Night Wed 5th Nov 2014 St Andrew’s Day Sun 30th Nov 2014 St Andrew’s Day Observed Mon 1st Dec 2014 Shortest Day Sun 21st Dec 2014 Christmas Day Thurs 25th Dec 2014 Boxing Day Fri 26th Dec 2014 New Year’s Eve Wed 31st Dec 2014 New Year’s Day Thurs 1st Jan 2015

School Term Dates

for 2013/2014 (all dates inclusive) Summer Term Ends Fri 4th Jul 2014 for 2014/2015 (all dates inclusive) Autumn Term Starts Tues 19th Aug 2014 Autumn Term Ends Fri 10th Oct 2014 Autumn Holiday Starts Mon 13 Oct 2014 Autumn Holiday Ends Fri 24 Oct 2014 Winter Term Starts Mon 27 Oct 2014 In-Service Day Mon 17 Nov 2014 In-Service Day Tues 18 Nov 2014 Winter Term Ends Fri 19 Dec 2014

Christmas Holiday Starts Christmas Holiday Ends Spring Term Starts Mid Term Holiday Mid Term Holiday Spring Term Ends Spring Holiday Starts Spring Holiday Ends Summer Term Starts May Day Holiday In-Service Day

SCHOOLS Alves Primary ..............................................01343 850247 Andersons Primary School ..........................01309 672887 Applegrove Primary School ........................01309 672367 Dyke Primary School ..................................01309 641275 Dallas Primary School..................................01343 890206 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

PHARMACIES Clear Pharmacy ..........................................01309 672614 Rowlands Pharmacy ..................................01309 672784 Boots ..........................................................01309 673370

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DENTISTS Orchard Road ..............................................01309 675544 Leys ..............................................................01309 673553

OTHERS Police Station ................................................................101 Bus Station, Elgin .........................................01343 544222 Citizens Advice Bureau ...............................01343 550088 Inverness 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

VETS Moray Coast Veterinary Group ....................01309 672243

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DOCTORS Forres Health Centre ..................................0845 337 1120 Leanchoil Hospital ......................................0845 456 6000

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PARLIAMENT BLOG & TIDE TIMES As we approach the 2014 Commonwealth Games I’m reminded of the huge success of Scottish and UK summer and winter Olympians and Paralympians in recent years. Glasgow will be welcoming 6,500 athletes representing 70 nations to Scotland this summer. It will be a great opportunity to promote the best Scotland has to offer, and present Scotland and the Highlands to the world. We may not always have the best sporting weather here in the Highlands, but we have always been able to produce more than our fair share of sports stars competing on the world stage. No doubt a mix of fresh air and strong support for our local champions. On Friday 11th July I, like many, will be welcoming the Queen’s Baton to the Highlands and I’m a greatly looking forward to what I’m sure will be another sporting success for Scotland. The best of luck to everyone taking part.

Not many politicians are known simply by their Christian names. Margo was, however, one. This month the celebration of her life was held in the General Assembly Building and tributes were made by my friend and colleague Alex Neil, actress Elaine C Smith and Margo’s husband, Jim Sillars. He said that Margo had a heart as big as Arthurs Seat and the Proclaimers sang Sunshine on Leith. Another person known in politics by his first name is Dennis (Canavan) He and I spoke at independence meetings in Nairn and Inverness. He is a strong speaker and a fine character whose commitment to social justice shone through. He said that hope will triumph against fear - and that was also a view Margo espoused. This month I am travelling to Houston to attend the OTC - the biggest oil and gas trade conference in the world. Last year and the year before I attended and met with many companies who have since enhanced their presence in Scotland with the creation of thousands of jobs. This time we also have a great story to tell with the industry expanding furth of Aberdeen - including the North. I hope the positive news will continue.

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Red Thread Fungal Disease It’s too early to say yet whether or not this summer will be mild and wet. Our winter and spring were certainly almost unbelievably mild. The main problem we look for on lawns at this time of year is Red Thread fungal disease. It’s pretty widespread in this part of the world from June onwards, and especially if it is indeed mild and wet. It’s a fungus, like moulds or mildews, and in the right conditions can attack grass leaves causing blotchy brown patches that leaves the lawn looking like it is drought stressed, clearly if it’s been wet, that’s not the case. The picture below was taken previously on my lawn in early June.

If it’s a persistent outbreak, you can often see the grass producing a pinkish mould growth. That’s the mycelium or fungal bloom from the Red Thread spores. It doesn’t usually kill the grass, but it damages and disfigures the leaf causing a rather unsightly blotchy browning-off effect. Once established, the infection will usually persist through the season until the first frosts in October, when the frost kills it off for the year. I mention it now as it CAN be successfully treated with a fungicide, and when we apply a fungicide spray to affected lawns, it usually clears it in a week or so. Occasionally a repeat application is required. Once control is established however, it usually keeps the grass free of the infection for the rest of the season.

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CAROLINE STREET GOSPEL HALL, FORRES Gospel Meeting every Sunday 6.30pm Prayer & Bible Study every Tuesday 7pm Senior Citizens - Monday 2nd June 7pm

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us OUR sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9)

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art exhibition by landscape artists bill smith & john r. todd at elgin library gallery, cooper park. free entry. check library opening times.

until - 2 august through the lens - photography exhibition by jack martin tuesday - thursday, 10am – 4pm in the nicholson building gallery, st catherine’s road, forres

fèis mhoireibh - traditional music festival for children aged 8 - 18 9:30am - 4pm, moray college, elgin. £35 for first child, £25 for subsequent children in same family. booking forms available from lesley morrison on 01343 559345 or visit www.feismhoireibh.co.uk closing date for applications is monday 28th april.

until - 30 September bruntlands bungalow - garden open for scotland's garden scheme in aid of macmillan nurses. by arrangement only. £3 entry for adults only. please phone for further details 01343 850285

MAY 2014 28 wednesday the culbin forest run 6:45pm culbin forest (wellhill) the 15th staging of this ever-popular family event with races for under 12s, under 16s and seniors. event no 2 in the moray forest runs series.

30 friday cinema nairn: ‘three colours red’ 7:30pm at nairn community & arts centre. for more information visit cinemanairn.blogspot.co.uk

31 sunday no ordinary run! orienteering in forres 10:15am 11:15am, newbold house (near leanchoil hospital) all welcome, young and old. juniors can score points for their school in the moray & nairn schools orienteering league. for more information visit www.moravianorienteering.org referendum debate 7:30pm at nairn community & arts centre. for details call 01667 453476 or visit www.nairncommunitycentre.co.uk admin@spotlighton.co.uk

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WEDNESDAY 18 JUNE 19:30 - 21:30 ..Pre Launch Talk -The Ancient Pinewoods of Scotland: A traveller’s guide by Clifton Bain THURSDAY 19 JUNE 09:00 - 16:00 . Moray Way 5 Day Challenge - Cromdale to Dunphail 09:05 - 16:05 ............................................... Walk the Ailnack Gorge 09:30 - 16:30 .......................... Navigation Skills - Hills of Cromdale 10:00 - 13:00 ......................................... Lossiemouth Circular Walk 10:00 - 14:30 .......................................... Glenlivet Smuggler's Walk 10:15 - 17:15 The Dragoons' Route To The Battle Of Cromdale 1690 11:00 - 15:30 ................................................ Guided Walk in Culbin 14:00 - 17:00 ......................................In the Footsteps of St. Aethan 18:30 - 21:30 ....................................... Forres 360 Evening Ramble 19:00 - 22:00 ...................................................Singing the Deveron FRIDAY 20 JUNE 09:00 - 17:00 . Moray Way 5 Day Challenge - Dunphail to Burghead 10:00 - 12:00 ......................................... Wildlife and Railways Walk 10:30 - 13:30 .............. Across The Divie Viaduct - Disabled Ramble 11:00 - 15:00 ............. Walk on the Wild Side - The Nature of Moray 11:00 - 15:00 ......................................On the Trail of a Highwayman 11:05 - 15:35 ........................................................... The Viking Trail 14:00 - 17:00 ......................................In the Footsteps of St. Aethan 16:00 - 20:00 ........................................... Dufftown Distilleries Walk 18:30 - 23:30 ....................................Sunset Walk with Ian Cameron 19:00 – 10:00 .............Just Walking – Tim Chivers, Simone Kenyon, Charis Edward Wells SATURDAY 21 JUNE 09:00 - 16:00 ...................................................The Three Rivers Walk 09:00 - 17:00 ..Moray Way 5 Day Challenge – Burghead to Fochabers 10:00 - 14:00 ..................................... A Walk with Cameron McNeish 11:00 - 12:30 .................................. Trails & Treasure in the Oakwood 11:10 - 15:30 ........................................................ Going Off the Rails 14:00 - 15:15 ................................ Dolphin Spotting & River Walking 14:00 - 16:00 ............................................The Village Lost to the Sea 14:00 - 16:30 ..........................................................Wild Food Wander 19:30 - 21:30Trails, Climbs & Television Talk with Cameron McNeish SUNDAY 22 JUNE 09:00 - 17:00 .................................... 75 Mile - Glen Moray Bike Ride 09:00 - 16:00 .... Moray Way 5 Day Challenge- Fochabers to Aberlour 09:45 - 15:00 .............................................Wildlife and Woollen Mill! 10:00 - 15:00 .................................................Ramble to the Romachs 10:00 - 13:00 ................... Nature Detectives - Animal Tracks & Signs 11:30 - 14:30 ................. World War II Coastal Defences History Walk 12:30 - 16:00 ............................10 & 25 mile - Glen Moray Bike Ride 13:30 - 17:00 .......................Secrets Of Spynie- A Paddle And A Plod 19:00 - 21:00 ................................... Walkers Safety and Survival Talk MONDAY 23 JUNE 09:00 - 17:00 .... Moray Way 5 Day Challenge - Aberlour to Cromdale 09:00 - 16:00 ...................................................The Three Rivers Walk 14:00 - 16:30 .........................................................Wild Food Wander 16:00 - 20:00 ............................................. Dufftown Distilleries Walk 18:30 - 20:00 .. The Murdered Abbot; Kinloss Abbey's Forgotten Past 19:00 - 21:00 ................................... Castle to Cathedral to Cashmere

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mundole equestrian show jumping for details call 07901 602042 or visit www.mundoleequestrian.com pluscarden hall cream tea 2pm - 4:30pm. home bakes and produce stalls. all welcome. fly fishing competition 10am - 4pm at achagour trout fishery. great prizes. call 01309 611220 for more info or visit www.fnlft.org.uk plant & seed exchange 12pm - 4pm, newbold house, st leonards road, forres. free entry. teas available. bring left over seeds & extra plants call 01309 672 659 or visit www.newboldhouse.org/ motorfun 2014 12pm - 5pm, cooper park, elgin. a famous mix of cars old & new, motorcycles plus stalls & entertainment including the old favourite 'it's a knock-out' and much more.

4 wednesday - 7 saturday nairn drama club presents - theatre ghosts 7:30pm at the little theatre, king street, nairn. come see it if you dare! tickets £10. call sandra on 01667 455899

5 thursday - 7 saturday varis players present - the 39 steps doors open at 7pm, forres town hall. tickets £5 at the door (includes refreshments). one of the few times that you can see hitchcock and humour combine!

Moray Walking Festival 19-23 June 2014 Scotland’s Midsummer walking festival has over 40 walks, events and activities for all ages and abilities. From the foothills of the Cairngorms to Moray’s award winning coastline you can enjoy long summer days exploring, coastal, hill, forest, river and town walks. This year we have a special walk and a talk with Scotland’s best known walker, Cameron McNeish. We also have guided walks with a flavour of whisky & shortbread, awe-inspring sights of osprey, dolphins and red squirrels and a real feel of Moray’s cultural and historical features. So whether it’s a big walking challenge of a gentle amble Moray welcomes you. For further details check out the website: www.moraywalkingfestival.co.uk or Tel: 07764 615517 info@moraywalkingfestival.co.uk

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7 saturday andersons primary school strawberry fayre 10am 12noon. all welcome. summer special event for alzheimers scotland let's talk about dementia 1:30pm - 4pm, old railways station, masondieu road, elgin. for all ages. teas & coffees, activities, stalls, organised walk, excercises, parachute game. free entry.

8 sunday mundole equestrian british dressage and unaffiliated www.mundoleequestrian.com or call 07901 602042 music nairn presents fejes string quartet 7:30pm at nairn community & arts centre. for more info visit www.musicnairn.org.uk or call 01667 455701

11 wedneday dougie maclean @ universal hall 7:30pm. tickets £16 / £14 / £12 U16 concs. for more info visit www.universalhall.co.uk

11 wednesday - 14 saturday nairn drama club presents - theatre ghosts 7:30pm at the little theatre, king street, nairn. come see it if you dare! tickets £10. call sandra on 01667 455899

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14 saturday - 15 sunday burgie summer horse trials incl. arena event 9am 5pm, burgie house, by forres. call 01343 850128 or visit www.burgie.org for more information.

19 thursday - 23 monday the moray walking festival 5 days of guided walks for walkers of all abilities. for more information visit www.moraywalkingfestival.co.uk

20 friday cinema nairn: ‘a late quartet’ 7:30pm at nairn community & arts centre. tickets at door. for more information visit cinemanairn.blogspot.co.uk

21 saturday family entertainment night 7pm - 11:30pm, dyke & district village hall. a quiz, a raffle and dancing to 60/70s sounds with bamboo. byob. ÂŁ5 entry. dallas midsummer tombola doors open 7pm, eyes down 7:30pm in the houldsworth institute, main street, dallas. light refreshments and licensed bar. whole lotta led @ ironworks 7:30pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

22 sunday mundole equestrian showjumping for details visit www.mundoleequestrian.com or call 07901 602042

BURGIE HORSE TRIALS Burgie is here again! For the 37th year, this high profile Equestrian Event runs again on the 14th & 15th of June. As usual, there will be a fabulous Family fun day on the Sunday. Saturday hosts an Arena Eventing Competition in the main arena but Sunday is the day to come and bring all the family. Not only will you all see the highest level of Eventers tackling dressage, show jumping and the exciting, stimulation of the cross country with all it's hazards but there are so many other activities and attractions. There are plenty of tradestands, childrens Entertainments and other excitements and your Entrance fee will be donated to The Forres, Nairn & District Riding for the Disabled

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glen moray bike ride 2014 9:30am (75 mile cyclists), 12:30pm (10 & 25 mile cyclists) starts at glen moray distillery. refreshments and activity 1:30pm - 4:30pm. a mass participation family cycling event. register online at www.q-buster or call the moray council sports department on 01343 563395 for more info.

28 saturday piping hot forres : european pipe band championships from 10am, forres grant park, forres. thousands of pipers and drummers compete to be european champions - a great family day out. for info visit www.pipinghotforres.com maggie fair day 1pm - 4pm, at the cross and the park, garmouth. traditional stalls, fancy dress competition, keith silver band, bouncy castle, kids activities, assault course, archery, teas, beer tent, fochabers fiddlers, vintage cars plus much more...!

28 saturday - 29 sunday mundole equestrian summer show turriff show www.mundoleequestrian.com or call 07901 602042 garden open day scottish garden scheme : cuddy's well, clephanton, inverness iv27qs medium-sized, family-friendly, garden containing ponds, lawns herbaceous borders, fruit and vegetable plots, tree and summer house and plant stall. to raise money for charity. £3 entry fee (children free)

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29 sunday aila’s vintage fete 11am - 4pm at fochabers cricket club. in aid of the aila coull foundation. vintage teas, treasure hunt, face painting, kids races and much more! fun for all the family.

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Pop Pop in to Harrison Harrison’s ’s & See How Much You You Could Save on Your Youur New Kitchen Today Today A FFresh resh Thinking approach to kitchens Hamnett Kitchens… Are designed and built in Britain with a wide range of cabinets offering a fresh new way to maximise your space and make your day-to-day cooking a far more enjoyable experience. Hamnett Kitchens combines style, value for money and a quality to be proud of. At Harrison’s we offer a wide range of kitchen products, so whether it’s install and supply or just DIY ...

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