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CLUBS & SOCIETIES 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 FINDHORN VILLAGE CENTRE To provide recreational/leisure facilities, encourage educational groups, participation training, after-school clubs/IT resources for Findhorn inhabitants. Contact Christine Hunt 692339. FORRES INDOOR BOWLING CLUB We meet at Forres Academy @ 6.45pm. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. Come and enjoy a game of bowls. All ages and abilities welcome. Contact Anne McIntosh 01309641513. FORRES COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB 1st Friday each month, Victoria Hotel. Social & line dancing to live bands. Contact Billy 674674. FORRES GYMNASTICS CLUB Training, exercise & fun, through display work &

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Wednesdays 10.30 - 11.30am. All Welcome. Join us at the Findhorn Village Centre for homebakes and chat! Call Karin on 01309 692339.

FORRES ROTARY CLUB Thursdays 12.30pm for 1.00pm at the Ramnee Hotel. Call Tony Galloway Secretary on 694816.

FORRES AREA SOCCER SEVENS Fun football for children aged 8 15 in the Forres area. Grant Park. Contact 676976. FORRES ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP Last Thurs each month, Forres Town Hall. Speakers & demos. Contact Marie McKay 673505.

VARIS CLUB 1st Tuesday each month, 10am, Forres Town Hall. Open to all retired business and professional people. Guest speakers, new members welcome. Contact Norman Thomson 676884. RSCDS (FORRES BRANCH) Scottish country dance classes Sept - Mar: Adults: Mon 8pm 10pm, Town Hall, Forres. Juniors (age 5-15 years): Wed 6.30pm8.30pm, Lesser Town Hall. Contact Mrs E Grant, 15 St Leonards Drive. Tel: 01309 675187. YOUTH CLUB Thursdays 6.30pm - 8pm. £1 per session. All welcome. Call Karin at Findhorn Village Centre on 01309 692339. BACH FLOWER DANCES Wednesdays, 10am - 11:30am at Kinloss Parish Church. Cost £750 per person. No experience

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. MEN’S CHOIR Alternate Tuesdays 7.30pm9.30pm at St. John’s Church, Forres. All kinds of music. No experience necessary. Contact Bill 01309 672951 for more details.

Forres Bluefins NETMUMS Being a mum can be very isolating so meeting other mums can be a lifeline. Elgin and the surrounding area is such a great community and our mums are very welcoming, so come along and see what we are all about. Visit www.netmums.com for details of a local venue, contact Claire Brenton on 07989135607 or email claireymac1@aol.com

FORRES RAMBLERS 1st Saturday each month, 9.30am at bottom of car park (opposite Applegrove School). Contact Carolyn Boyd 672286.

Forres Bluefins Swimming Club Various training sessions for all levels of competitive swimmers. Regular intakes throughout the year.

MORAVIAN ORIENTEERS All ages welcome. Contact Dr Douglas Murray 672545 or email: douglas.murray9 @btinternet.com NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUST Antenatal classes and breastfeeding support. Meetings and outings in Forres and Elgin area. Email: nct_moray@yahoo.co.uk

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FORRES CAMERA CLUB Forres Town Hall, Every Thursday at 7.30. Come and 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 TOASTMASTER CLUB Communication & leadership skills through a structured course of speeches. All abilities and experience welcome. Part of Toastmasters International. Call Paul Harvey 694822.

RAFFORD WRI Meets 3rd Wednesday each month at 7:30pm in Rafford Village Hall. Contact Marie Jacques on 01309 672956 or Hilda Massie on 01309 676360. FOR CLUBS & SOCIETIES AMENDMENTS, PLEASE PHONE:

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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.

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PASTORAL LETTER & CHURCH MEETINGS Take a minute to remember. November is a time when we are encouraged to remember those who gave their lives in service to our nation. It’s a time when touching words strive to hold our attention, culminating in a minute of silence. Then, as the surrounding noise gradually fades and our thoughts are calmed, we might begin to remember the meaning of the words: “they made the ultimate sacrifice.” How much do we value those moments that briefly carry our thoughts away from the daily cycle of news, circumstances and events, taking time to consider and appreciate how the selfless acts of others has enriched our lives? As history reveals, the gratitude of our response often comes in the eleventh hour. My daughter recently handed me a leaflet that gave a moving account of one man’s sacrifice and another man’s grateful response. John Harper from Renfrewshire was travelling on the Titanic to start a new job as Pastor of a church in Chicago. On three previous occasions John had almost drowned. Once again, John was clinging to life, ‘…in dark, icy water…amidst the carnage and screams’. He had given away his life jacket to save a fellow

passenger, so he knew that his time in this world was gradually coming to an end. Filled with the promise and hope of God’s eternal salvation but with fading strength, he cried out the words: “Believe in the Lord Jesus and he will save you.” Amongst the survivors was a man who would later testify to John’s final minutes of life, remembering how he had swam alongside John and was suddenly convicted of being a ‘godless man’. In the prevailing chaos, the man believed in God’s saving grace: “…in my desperation, I cried out to Jesus and he saved me.” That brief encounter between John and the rescued man forged a lasting relationship that would never be forgotten. Their shared experience reminds me of the encounter between Jesus and the two criminals crucified alongside him. The Gospel of Luke (chapter 23) describes the response of many onlookers towards Jesus: ‘The people stood watching…sneering…they said, “He saved others, let him save himself if he is the Christ of God,”’. Those mocking voices; a crowd of people hurling insults, repeatedly crying out, “save yourself”, but at least one man had the faith to believe. One of the criminals understood the purpose of

Caroline Street Gospel Hall Sundays 6.30pm: gospel meetings. Tel: 01309 674375. Email: glcinfo@tiscali.co.uk Dyke Church - Church of Scotland Sunday 10am: family service. On the last Sunday of the month, we enjoy fellowship over a cup of tea. Email: john_macg@hotmail.com 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 10am and 6.30pm. Refreshments served afterwards. Contact: 01309 676434. Email: info@lighthousechurch.co.uk Website: www.lighthousechurch.co.uk Moray Grace Fellowship Alves Village Hall. Sundays 10.30am. Contact Vic Cameron: 01343 850142. Email: vic.cameron2803@btinternet.com. Website: www.moraygrace.wordpress.com Rafford Church Sundays 9.30am: family service. Our praise is

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Jesus’ sacrifice. He understood Jesus had done nothing wrong to deserve a criminal’s death. In those dying moments he knew that he could be forgiven. He knew that a sincere response to acknowledging Jesus as his Saviour would not be forgotten. Struggling to breath, he made one, last request: “…remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.” In many ways John Harper and the criminal must have led completely different lives, but their lives led to the same hope. Even when struggling to stay afloat in a vast ocean, John remembered the true meaning of those few words that were exchanged between Jesus and the criminal. Thankfully, what they share together, most of all, is their response to Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. We may well be inclined to forget what others have done in giving their lives so we might live. It might not be too late to remember. Let’s remember their sacrifice. Remember Jesus.

Lloyd Gallantree, Elder The Lighthouse Church, Forres

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. 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, please email us the details and we will print this in future issues.

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EXTRACTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF 16TH AUGUST 2012 OF FORRES COMMUNITY COUNCIL Minutes of the meeting of the Community Council for the Royal Burgh of Forres held in the Tolbooth, Forres, on Thursday 16th Aug 2012.

Present: Community Cllrs J S Bremner, R Duncan, Mrs E Hayward, R J Hellyer, C Lipscomb, J McDowell.

Also Present:• Moray Cllrs L Creswell, A McLean, G McCartney (Forres Gazette) D Haytack (Community Warden) & 2 members of the public.

1. Apologies:Apologies for absence came from Moray Cllrs G Alexander, A Skene, Comm Cllrs S Ferris, S Kennedy, J F Mackenzie, D McLean, Mrs C Pitstra & Youth Rep K McGrath.

2. Minutes of Meeting of Thursday 19th July 2012 The minutes of the above meeting were proposed, seconded & ratified.

3. Public Session: • Police Constable Docherty briefed the members on the latest local interest information, she said that two individuals had

Dyke Landward Community Council Meets third Tuesday of each month (excluding July and December) 7pm at Dyke Village Hall. Contact Caroline MacLeod (chair) tel: 672481

been reported for theft, four for driving offences and a further two for driving under Following the influence of alcohol. increased drug stop searches, seven individuals have been found in possession of controlled drugs. Three males have been reported for violence and one for vandalism. There are ongoing inquiries into scratch damage to several vehicles in the vicinity of the Health Centre. PC Docherty also said that Operation Zenith, an initiative aimed at improving motorcycle safety, would continue throughout the year until 28th October, actively targeting rider behaviour and related offences. The Chair thanked PC Docherty for her report.

4. Secretary’s Report:• The Secretary said, during the continuing holiday period, there had been no mail from Moray Council. • An email had been received from Indigo Public Affairs Ltd, on behalf of Clean Power Properties, acknowledging our input to the public consultation process. • An email was received inviting the Community Council to attend a public exhibition in the Edenkillie Hall on Tuesday, 11th September for the pre planning exhibition of an 12 turbine wind farm application at Hill of Glaschyle on the Logie Estate.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL CONTACTS Findhorn & Kinloss Community Council Meets last Thursday of every month (excluding July and December) 7.30pm at alternate venues. Contact Mr Tim Negus (secretary) tel: 691823

• The Secretary reminded members of the forthcoming public meeting, hosted by the Community Council, to allow the Commanding Officer of 39 Engineer Regiment to meet residents of Forres in the Town Hall on the 6th of September. • The Secretary said that he, too, had received a copy of the Draft Wind Energy Policy Guidance Consultation the day after the previous meeting. 5. Chair’s Report:• The Chair told members that he had nothing to report to the meeting.

6. External Groups Report:• Cllr Hayward said that a sign on the Castle Inn indicated that it was under offer. • Cllr McDowell told members that he was representing Forres as a part of MCHSCP on the COPD group. • Moray Cllr McLean said that he also was on the Health & Social Care Committee.

7. Treasurer’s Report:• In the absence of the Treasurer the Secretary said that the account stood at £1229.69 with £776.23 in special projects and £453.46 in the CC operating account.

8. A.O.C.B:-• Members asked how long it would take BEAR(Scotland) to replace the RAF Kinloss signs.

Forres Community Council Meets third Thursday of every month, 7.30pm at The Tolbooth, High Street, Forres. Contact Colin Lipscomb (secretary) tel: 675177

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Winter Term Starts Mon 29th Oct 2012 In-service Closure Mon 19th Nov 2012 In-service Closure Tues 20th Nov 2012 Winter Term Ends Fri 21st Dec 2012 Spring Term Starts Mon 7th Jan 2013 Forres Academy & Feeders Thurs 14th Feb 2013 Mid-term Holiday Fri 15th Feb 2013 Mid-term Holiday Mon 18th Feb 2013

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SCHOOLS 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 Lloyds Pharmacy ........................................(01309) 672614 Rowlands Pharmacy ..................................(01309) 672784 Boots ..........................................................(01309) 673370

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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

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

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

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A huge thank you, this month, to everyone who has taken the time to support our local post offices by sending in a postcard backing the National Federation of Subpostmasters call for the UK Government to award Post Office Ltd the new DVLA contract. I have received over a thousand of these postcards, clearly demonstrating the support and the affection that people have for their local Post Office. There are many, many postmasters, in Moray alone, who go well beyond their duties in support of the communities they are at the heart of. That fact is widely recognised and I fully back their campaign.

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OCTOBER 29 monday aly bain, ale mĂśller, and bruce molsky (music) 7.30pm. eden court, inverness. tel: 01463 234234. website: www.eden-court.co.uk

prom praise (music) 7.30pm, empire theatre, eden court, inverness. tel: 01463 234234. websites: www.eden-court.co.uk & www.allsoulsorchestra.org 3 magic words (feature documentary): how to access your subconscious mind to become an active co-creator in your own life) 7.30pm. highland spiritual cinema, highland rail house, inverness. website: www.highlandspiritualcinema.net

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29 monday - 31 wednesday â&#x20AC;&#x153;impressions of an untamed countryâ&#x20AC;? exhibition by keith tilley elgin museum. tel: 01343 543675. email: curator@elginmuseum.org.uk

29 monday - 24 november â&#x20AC;&#x153;rekindle kinlossâ&#x20AC;? (exhibitions) moray art centre, the park, findhorn. culmination of year long project looking at the cistercian abbey at kinloss. tel: 01309 692426. website: www.morayartcentre.org

30 tuesday forres flood alleviation scheme information day 9am - 7pm. the old tolbooth, high street, forres. drop in to learn more about the scheme & how it affects you. contact charlotte damary-homan: 01343 554990. nina nesbitt @ ironworks 7pm. 14+. tel: 0871 7894173. www.ironworksvenue.com doug scott cbe: moments of being (talk) 7pm. eden court, inverness. mountaineering legend. tel: 01463 234234. websites: www.eden-court.co.uk jasmin vardimon (dance) 7.30pm. eden court, inverness. world premiere tour. tel: 01463 234234. www.eden-court.co.uk www.jasminvardimon.com

31 wednesday 2012 scottish mental health arts & film festival in highland: birchwood highland concert 7pm. hootananny, inverness. entry by donation. pay on the door. (www.birchwoodhighland.org.uk) tales of the unexpected - storytelling, poetry, and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nibblesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 7pm - 9pm. moray art centre, findhorn. ÂŁ7.50. tel: 01309 692426. website: www.morayartcentre.org the shakespeare schools festival 7pm. eden court cinema, inverness. tel: 01463 234234. website: www.eden-court.co.uk SpotLight on Forres and District

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1 thursday - 4 sunday casablanca: the gin joint gun various times, onetouch theatre, eden court, inverness. tel: 01463 234234. website: www.eden-court.co.uk

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mike webster (visual arts) blink gallery, eden court, inverness. free admission. tel: 01463 234234. website: www.eden-court.co.uk

2 friday charity quiz night 7pm - 9.30pm. dyke village hall, dyke, forres. fundraising for dominic walker, of forres academy, to go to luchenza as a volunteer in summer 2013. call 07926 051316 or email dominicsluchenzafundraiser@live.com uk.virginmoneygiving.com/dominicsluchenzafundraiser inverness abc boxing amateur tournament @ ironworks 7pm. seated. over 16s. £20. tel: 0871 7894173. website: www.ironworksvenue.com “moray stone cutters for 50 years” by drew baillie (moray society lecture series) 7.30pm - 9.30pm. elgin museum hall. £3, or £2 for society members. call 01343 543675 or email curator@elginmuseum.org.uk “you can’t eat money” (music) 8pm. universal hall, findhorn. £8/£6 (conc). tickets from marie jacques tel: 01309 672956. websites: www.katesvoices.co.uk & www.aliburns.co.uk nina nesbitt (music) 8pm. the loft, east grange farm, kinloss, iv36 2ud. tel: 01343 850111. website: www.ninanesbittmusic.com

4 sunday mundole equestrian british dressage and unaffiliated dressage tel: 07901 602042. website: www.mundoleequestrian.com an evening with sir chris bonington 7.30pm, empire theatre, eden court, inverness. tel: 01463 234234. website: www.eden-court.co.uk

6 tuesday lostprophets @ ironworks 7.30pm. tel: 0871 7894173. www.ironworksvenue.com kungsbacka piano trio 8pm. town house inverness. tel: 01463 234234. websites: www.eden-court.co.uk & www.invernesschambermusic.com

7 wednesday moray & nairn floral art club 7.30pm, ramnee hotel, forres. members & visitors welcome. call jean: 01309 673552.

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3 saturday nature-based creative fun with earthtime (2-5 years old) 2pm - 3pm. moray art centre, the park, findhorn. fun for the family. £4 per child. tel: 01309 692426. website: www.morayartcentre.org the wolfe tones @ ironworks 7.30pm. tel: 0871 7894173. www.ironworksvenue.com hammers (music) doors open 8pm. flanagans bar, elgin. a night of punk, crust & sludge metal. support from pine barrens, absolutist & bld. website: www.facebook.com/thesyndicate2008 dance to charlie and the cropduster doors open 8.30pm - midnight. james milne institute, findhorn. stovies £2.50. tickets £6. tel: 01309 692339.

3 saturday - 4 sunday elgin model fair (organised by elgin model railway club) 10am - 5pm, elgin town hall, elgin. specialist hobby suppliers & refreshments. adults £4.50, concs £3.50, children £3, family (2+2) £12. under 5s free. email duncan macrae: enquiries@elginmodelrailwayclub.co.uk page 20 - November 2012

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8 thursday scottish opera: the magic flute 7.15pm. empire theatre, eden court, inverness. tel: 01463 234234. website: www.eden-court.co.uk music nairn presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;the schubert ensembleâ&#x20AC;? (piano quintet) 7.30pm. nairn community & arts centre. playing brahms, jonathan dove and elgar. tel: 01667 453476.

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9 friday tim kliphuis trio 1pm, town house, inverness. classics with a jazz touch. website: www.invernesschambermusic.com scottish opera: the magic flute - unwrapped 6pm. empire theatre, eden court, inverness. free hourlong taster to see what the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about. tel: 01463 234234. website: www.eden-court.co.uk calum stewart & heikki bourgault 8pm. universal hall, findhorn. ÂŁ10/ÂŁ8 conc/ÂŁ6 u16. tel: 01309 691170. website: www.universalhall.co.uk

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nairn allotment society â&#x20AC;&#x153;Talk & Gardeners Question Timeâ&#x20AC;? nairn community & arts. t: 01667 453476. friends of guiding coffee mornings 10 am til 12noon. forres town hall. contact tina coffey: 01309 676936. learn about study with the open university 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3pm. st giles centre, elgin. come and meet us for an informal conversation about courses, study methods and other aspects of learning. visit www.open.ac.uk/events craft fair by creative moray firth 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7pm. inverness thistle hotel, millburn road, inverness. tel: 01381 610301. email: jenny.brogden@btinternet.com tasty ness 2012 11am - 4pm. mercure hotel, inverness. samples, cookery demos, get involved in our taste theatre. visit www.tastyness.co.uk nature-based creative fun with earthtime (2-5 year old) 2pm - 3pm. moray art centre, the park, findhorn. fun for the family. ÂŁ4 per child. tel: 01309 692426. website: www.morayartcentre.org scottish opera: the magic flute 7.15pm. empire theatre, eden court, inverness. pre-show talk at 6pm (tickets are free but limited). tel: 01463 234234. SpotLight on Forres and District

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11 sunday mundole equestrian show jumping tel: 07901 602042. website: www.mundoleequestrian.com craft fair by creative moray firth 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5pm. inverness thistle hotel, millburn road, inverness. tel: 01381 610301. email: jenny.brogden@btinternet.com

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16 friday craft night extravanganza - get inspired, see, try, and share! 7pm - 9pm. moray art centre, the park, findhorn. ÂŁ10. tel: 01309 692426. website: www.morayartcentre.org moray council spending priorities community workshop (forres area) 7pm - 9pm. forres town hall. explore your ideas with others in your community.

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16 friday - 24 december christmas magic 10am - 2pm, tuesday to saturday. the falconer museum, forres. exhibition of toys from christmas past. bring back happy memories of your youth. call for more information: 01309 673701.

18 sunday mundole equestrian unaffiliated dressage closing date 9th nov. tel: 07901 602042. website: www.mundoleequestrian.com

20 tuesday tea & competition fundraiser for the greyfriars club doors open 6.30pm. eyes down at 7.30pm. the supper room, elgin town hall. tel: 01343 544487. bellowhead @ ironworks 7.30pm. tel: 0871 7894173. website: www.ironworksvenue.com

23 friday cinema nairn presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;the great white silenceâ&#x20AC;? (u) 2011 7.30pm. nairn community & arts centre. tickets at door. tel: 01667 453476. website: cinemanairn.blogspot.co.uk wine & pottery night at lofty pots 7.30pm. the loft, east grange farm, kinloss.

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17 saturday st john the evangelist church coffee morning 10am 12pm, forres town hall. call tina coffey on 01309 676936. christmas craft fayre 10am - 2pm. victoria hotel, forres. tel: 07702 781687 or email wee-grasshopperz@hotmail.co.uk paper lanterns (family class) 1.30pm - 4.30pm. moray art centre, the park, findhorn. various prices. tel: 01309 692426. website: www.morayartcentre.org nature-based creative fun with earthtime: moontime magic - spiders, bats, and hooting owls (2-5 year old) 2pm - 3pm. moray art centre, findhorn. fun for the family. ÂŁ4 per child. tel: 01309 692426. www.morayartcentre.org www.earthtime.co.uk

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24 saturday makers market falconer museum, forres. locally made crafts and sale of museum shop stock. craft fair 10am - 2pm. falconer museum open 10am 5pm. contact 01309 673701 for more information. nature-based creative fun with earthtime (2-5 year old) 2pm - 3pm. moray art centre, the park, findhorn. fun for the family. ÂŁ4 per child. tel: 01309 692426. website: www.morayartcentre.org inverness choral societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s autumn concert 7.30pm. eden court, inverness. call 01463 234234 or visit www.invernesschoral.org.uk www.eden-court.co.uk daimh 8pm. universal hall, findhorn. ÂŁ12 / ÂŁ10 concs / ÂŁ8 u16s. tel: 01309 690311. www.findhorn.org

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Book tickets on www.wegottickets.com

The Loft, East Grange Farm, Kinloss, IV36 2UD

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Come along and paint Christmas decorations, personalised gifts or just a special something for yourself! Friday, November 23rd, 7.30pm - 10.30pm

25 sunday lofty arts 11am - 1pm. the loft, east grange farm,

tel: 01309 690063

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Christmas & Cocktails

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Ramnee Festive Party Nights (with complimentary 'Santas Sparkler' cocktail on arrival)

Festive Lunch or Festive Dinner (set menus with a festive flavour) A Magical Christmas Eve Supper (a relaxing fireside supper to ease you in to Christmas)

For full details or to book, call Elaine or Jo on

01309 672410

or email: info@ramneehotel.com Victoria Road, Forres kinloss. creative fun. ÂŁ4 per child. booking recommended. call 01343 850111. mundole equestrian show jumping tel: 07901 602042. website: www.mundoleequestrian.com

27 tuesday highland beauty clinic & day spa christmas event 6.30pm - 9pm. 153 high street, forres. tickets available in store: ÂŁ5 each. demos, mini treatments, gifts, special deals & more. tel: 01309 675674.

28 wednesday spiritual reality: the ultimate guide to meditation (feature documentary) 7:30pm, highland spiritual cinema, inverness. www.highlandspiritualcinema.net

29 thursday dyke pre-school open day 9.15am - 11.15am. limited spaces still available for 3-5 year olds. come along for more information. tel: 07816197766.

30 friday nairn rotary club â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fashion Showâ&#x20AC;? nairn community & arts. t: 01667 453476. â&#x20AC;&#x153;representations of st andrewâ&#x20AC;? by charles burnett, ross herald of arms extraordinary (moray society lecture series) 7.30pm - 9.30pm. elgin museum hall. ÂŁ3 or ÂŁ2 for society members. call 01343 543675 or email curator@elginmuseum.org.uk moray rock garden club 7.30pm. new elgin hall annexe. new members required for exciting projects. contact hazel robson: 01340 871227.

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Carisbrooke Hotel This Christmas...

Hogmanay & New Year Events and Parties!

Pool Competition

Kiddies Party Live with Music Stars Santa Xmas in your Quiz eyes

Just pop in or tel: 01309 672585 or 01309 651204 For our Christmas menu, to book a party or ask for our festive programme email: carisbrookehotel@btinternet.com

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travel

Dreaming of... ...South Island, New Zealand

Although it takes 24 hours to get there by plane, the South Island of New Zealand is a beautiful and rewarding place to visit and to do it any justice stays should not be shorter Cable Car Queenstown We than about 2 weeks (and another 2 weeks for the North Island is required). started by flying through Los Angeles and Auckland and we arrived into Christchurch for our first night. After the devastation of the earthquakes in February then June 2011, they are getting back on their feet and are eager for people to return to help with the economic plight of Christchurch. Although the devastation is still fully visible and the Central Business District (or CBD as itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s known locally) is out of bounds, there is still plenty to do here. You can take a punt on the River Avon which flows through Hagley Park and around their botanical gardens or visit the museum which has a large and varied display of local culture and a very emotional display of messages, all in the shape of hearts from around the World after the earthquake. We then drove from Christchurch to Lake Tekapo and were stunned by the beauty of the azure blue waters glinting in the sunshine. We stopped at the Church of the Good Shepherd which is a must for photo opportunities. Lake Tekapo has been given World Heritage Status for its night sky. Mt John Observatory provides night sky tours if you enjoy star watching! We then drove down to Dunedin and along the Otago Peninsula where you can look for the Yellow-Eyed Penguins, Fur Seals or the Albatross colony. Larnach Castle is also well worth a visit. From there we moved on to Te Anua and took a cruise along the Lake to see the Glowworm Caves. This is a fascinating underground adventure through a 15,000 year old cave system to the Glowworm Grotto to see hundreds of tiny Glowworms do a fantastic light show! Suitable for all ages. Next stop, Milford Sound where we took a cruise. The Milford Road is a stunning alpine drive. Visitors need to allow plenty of time to make the drive, if travelling independently, as this is a steep and windy highway. At 119km (approx 75 miles) from Te Anau to Milford Sound, the sealed road takes a minimum of 2 hours driving without allowing for stops. Visitors to Milford Sound will not be disappointed. Its truly spectacular scenery has remained unchanged throughout the ages. Water is what makes Fiordland such a lush place with countless lakes, rivers, streams and waterfalls. You should be prepared to enjoy some rainfall during your stay. Queenstown is the â&#x20AC;&#x153;adventure capitalâ&#x20AC;?. For serious adrenalin junkies you can bungy jump, canyon swing (recommended!), take a jetboat tour (exhilarating, fun and wet!) or mountain biking. For the not so adventurous, you can take the Skyline Gondola, have a meal in the restaurant with fantastic views over Queenstown, ride the Luge, which is great fun, or take a cruise aboard the iconic TSS Earnslaw on Lake Wakatipu to see a working farm at Walter Peak. Other activities available include walking on Glaciers, travelling in 2nd World War DUKWs (amphibious trucks with seats) and any number of death-defying trips in white water, in and out of boats. Queenstown has it all. With a fantastic choice of hotels, restaurants and activities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; there is something here for everyone. A busy and tiring time but would do it all again in a flash!

Information kindly supplied by Lake Tekapo

2-6 South Street, Elgin 01343 548844 Â&#x2021; +LJK Street, FRUUHV

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CHRISTMAS MARKETS Treat yourself to a trip to a Christmas market this year

Edinburgh to Budapest 22 Nov 3nts B/B From ................ £322.00

Edinburgh to Prague 10 Dec 3nts B/B From ................ £243.00

Edinburgh to Munich 03 Dec 2nts B/B From ................ £262.00

Inverness to Belfast 10 Dec 4nts B/B From ................£374.00

Glasgow to Berlin 03 Dec 2nts B/B From ................ £256.00

All Subject to availability. All prices are per person. Extra nights can be added on subject to availability and cost.

FORRES 01309 672203

beaver Travel

ELGIN 01343 548844

Beaver Travel, 78 High Street, Forres

Also at: 2-6 South Street, Elgin www.beavtrav.com Beaver Travel is also a ticket agent for Eden Court Theatre, Inverness - No booking fee.

01309 676911

...with a Solar System from AES Ltd and Solar Scotia

We are the “original” Scottish Manufacturer of solar panels and have been manufacturing and installing solar systems in NE Scotland for 33 years, established 1979. Our specialty is Bespoke Domestic and Commercial systems - DIY systems and components are available.

Free Quotation for Solar PV

and Solar Thermal (Hot Water) with no obligation. We offer MCS Accredited product and install service. AES Ltd, AES Building Lea Road, FORRES IV36 1AU info@aessolar.co.uk www.aessolar.co.uk

Gateaux Regal Contact Jean Luc on 01667 455166 or visit at Unit 13 C1 Balmakeith Industrial Estate, Nairn www.gateauxregal.co.uk

Rafford Cycles

“Cut your fuel bills”

“Come and see us. We’re by the Mechanics Football Ground”

01309 672811

Bicycle Sales, Service & Repair Collection / Delivery Open 9am to 6pm service available Wed to Sunday raffordcycles@tiscali.co.uk

Fruit and Veg sales & deliveries throughout Moray Orders now being taken for Xmas Boxes Reg. Charity No SCO 42997 For more details phone: 01343 820261 V Õ ÌÞv ` À>ÞVv J > °V ÊUÊÜÜÜ°V Õ ÌÞv ` À>Þ°V °Õ

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events

Elgin BID- Christmas Light Switch On Celebration Saturday 24th November 2012 Elgin BID are delighted to host another fabulous, festive fun filled Christmas Light Switch On Celebration on Saturday 24th November 2012 in Elgin City Centre from 11am – 5.30pm. Why not come along and join in the magic of Christmas, with a day that offers something for everyone with a wide range of fun, music and entertainment that will suit everyone in the family. Join the Cairngorm Mountain Reindeer as they parade through the town centre from Johnston Carmichael and through the West End. The parade starts at 2.00pm and the Reindeer will spend the rest of the afternoon at the East End of the Plainstones outside Walkers shop till approx. 4.00pm. Meet these amazing animals and find out all about them – you can even sponsor a Reindeer.

Amy Royan from Music Mania. There is also an afternoon of entertainment in St Giles Centre (unit 7 old New Look) with Elgin an District Pipe Band, Nae Reel, Moray Dance, Blair Mcleod. with more to be confirmed. Don’t forget the local City Centre business and farmer’s market stalls, offering a unique range of high quality, locally produced food, drink, crafts and gifts, ideal for getting that

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special Christmas present. Street Entertainment will be provided by Bubbles the Clown and if you are feeling extremely extravagant

why not visit the Arnold Clark Car Display and

see if you source a bargain. For the chance to

win cash prizes to be spent with a City Centre retailer enter the Christmas treasure hunt which takes you around the whole City Centre area and you may even find a clue or 2 in a car!!

To make the event particularly special, Elgin BID

At 5.00pm the giant Christmas Tree Lights will

has secured a wide range of local musicians

be switched on with a spectacular light show

who will be happy to entertain you throughout

and Lantern Parade which starts at 4.45pm.

the afternoon. With Elgin and District Pipe Band,

Then to finish off Fortunate Sun close the fun of

to Elgin City Band and Ceilidh to Rock, there is

the day. So why not come along and enter

something to suit everyone. We are particularly

into the Christmas Spirit, and have a wonder-

proud to welcome back Stewart McLeod and

ful day out.

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ELGIN BID To keep up to date with Elgin BID events for the coming year follow us on our website or facebook: www.elginbid.cok.uk or www.facebook.com/elginbid

here you will find details of all our events for 2013. You will also be able to find out what is happening with Elgin BID and about new businesses moving into Elgin City Centre and developments with our existing businesses.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Elgin BID businesses and team.

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Elgin BID – Christmas Light Switch On & Light Show Saturday 24 th November 2012 11.00am – 5 .3 0pm Elgin City Centre Come along and join the celebration with music, entertainment and fun for the whole family. Visit the Street Market, offering a wide range of high quality food, drink, crafts and gifts. See the Arnold Clark Car Display & much, much more. For full programme listings and more details visit our web site or follow us on facebook www.elginbid.co.uk or www.facebook.com/elginbid

Programme of Events 11.30am Elgin and City Pipe Band 12.15pm Nae Reel 12.45pm Moray Dance 1.15pm Amy Royan and Stewart Mcleod 1.30pm Blair McLeod 2.00pm Cairngorm Mountain Reindeer Parade 2.20pm Wot’s Next 3.00pm Fat King George 3.50pm Rock Academy 4.10pm Jack & Jill Nursery 4.30pm Elgin City Band 5.00pm Christmas Light Switch On 5.10pm Fortunate Sun *Listings are approximate timings and subject to change

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Elgin Marble Company

Tel: 01343 547289 Fax: 01343 556226 Email: info@elgin-marble.co.uk www.elgin-marble.co.uk Visit our Showroom at New Elgin Road, Elgin IV30 6BA

Craftsmen in Marble, Granite and Slate since 1919

Traditional and Contemporary Designs to suit your specific requirements Wood and Multi-Fuel Stoves - Supplied and Fitted

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The Waterfront Apartments off Stotfield Road, Lossiemouth, offers the best of beautiful locations and affordable living. All the 2 bedroom flats are fully carpeted throughout, with integrated appliances and tiled bathrooms. The Waterfront Apartments are close to shopping, restaurants, golf courses, sailing and gorgeous beaches... Beautiful!! Flats available from only ÂŁ129,000

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our wide range of services include:

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With over 25 years experience in architectural design we provide a professional service from initial contact through to the completion of project.

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