SpotLight on Forres & District November 2013

NOVEMBER 2013

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Christmas Day Grand Carved Buffet - £45 per person Hogmanay Dinner & Ceilidh - £52 per person New Year’s Night Murder Mystery Dinner - £29 per person

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01309 675191 REAP – Help to Get Ready for the colder Weather…

Are you worried about how to pay your heating bills as the weather gets colder? REAP, the Keith-based charity, are running a project funded

by Comic Relief throughout Moray, helping people, especially older people, tackle their energy bills. REAP offers confidential and impartial advice on insulation, grants, the Green Deal and benefits, plus help setting up fuel clubs to bulk-buy domestic heating oil.

“We are happy to give advice over the phone or face-to-face”, said Barrie Wink, REAP Project Worker. “We can also help people access other help, for example from the Citizen’s Advice Bureau or their landlord. If you or someone you know are struggling with fuel bills do get in touch”, he said.

Call REAP on 01542 880200 or e-mail info@reapscotland.org.uk

CLUBS & SOCIETIES 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 020 7403 0888.

DIABETES UK MORAY A support group for people with diabetes and those who care for them. We are active in raising awareness of diabetes, its risks and symptoms and in raising funds for local support and for research. For details of meetings, phone 01343 860671, write to Diabetes UK Moray, Arden House, Longmorn, Elgin IV30 8RJ or visit www.diabetesukmoray.org.uk FORRES ROTARY CLUB Thursdays 12.30pm for 1.00pm at the Ramnee Hotel. Call Tony Galloway Secretary on 694816 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

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EARTHTIME TODDLER ADVENTURES Creative & exploring sessions for you & your child (2 - 5 year olds, accompanied by a parent /guardian). At Oakwood, Elgin or Grant Park, Forres. call 07789 715380 see www.earthtime.co.uk or Earthtime’s Facebook page, FREE SOCIAL GROUP Last Thursday every month 7pm Muckle Cross, Elgin. For over 21s in Moray. Walking group, weekends away, attending music, theatre & cinema events.

New members always welcome.

NHS RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP Every 2nd Wednesday, 2pm, Bishopmill Hall, Elgin. Contact Mrs Val Thatcher on 01343 823919 for more details.

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 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 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 THE HANDYPERSON SERVICE (MORAY) 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

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.

TREES FOR LIFE GREEN DAYS OUT For people in Moray & Invernessshire. Spend a day carrying out conservation tasks. Transport, tools and training free of charge.

Pick ups available. Volunteers over 18 with a reasonable level of fitness. Every Wed & last Sun of the month. Booking essential. Call Mick on 01309 691292 or email mick@treesforlife.org.uk THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION (MORAY) FORRES Cubs - Mondays, Beavers Tuesdays, Scouts - Fridays. beavers@morayscouts.org.uk (or @..... or scouts@..... etc) VARIS PLAYERS Amateur dramatics society in Forres. Call Samantha Robertson 01309 676022 VOLUNTARY ACTION MORAY Encourages and supports voluntary activity, assist local groups and identify needs which require development. Contact 01343 541713 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.

WESTERN FRONT ASSOCIATION We hold 9 meetings per year on Saturday afternoons in Elgin Library. Open to anyone with an interest in WW1. Contact Derek Bird on 01343 870562 or email chairman.wfasnb@virgin.net www.wfascotlandnorth.org.uk

YOGA CLUB Mon 9:45am-11:15am - regular class & Tues 7pm-8:30pm for pregnancy yoga at East Grange Farm House (by The Loft). Call Valerie Ritchie on 07767497936 for details or e-mail valeryritchie2@tiscali.co.uk MACS MORAY AREA CANCER SUPPORT Meets 2nd Monday each month, 6:30pm - 9pm at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Elgin. A support group for anyone of any age affected by cancer. For support or information call 07516 219151 or e-mail info@macsuk.org MORAY MODEL RAILWAY GROUP Contact Norman Dusty Millar on 01343 830928 or see our website www.moraymrg.org.uk 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 MORAY BURIAL GROUND RESEARCH GROUP (MBGRG) Local heritage group actively researching and recording monumental inscriptions in churchyards & cemeteries in Moray. Contact Helen Mitchell on 01343 546620 or visit www.mbgrg.org 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.

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.

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PASTORAL LETTER & CHURCH MEETINGS Rescued from Misery This year has seen a number of events to mark the bicentenary of David Livingstone. Born in Blantyre 19 March 1813, David spent many years as a missionary in Africa, travelling thousands of miles on foot, ox or cart. In a letter home to his sisters he described how, on one of these journeys, “a little girl about eleven or twelve years of age came up and sat down under my wagon. She had lived with a sister whom she had lately lost by death. Another family took possession of her for the purpose of selling her. But not liking this, she determined to run away from them and come to some friends near Kuruman. I heard her sobbing violently, on looking round, I observed the cause. A man with a gun had been sent after her. She had been loaded with beads to render her more attractive, and fetch a higher price. These she stripped off and gave to the man, and desired him to go away. I afterward took measures for hiding her, and

though fifty men had come for her, they would not have got her."

Like the family who had no love for this girl and only loaded her with beads for their own selfish purposes, sin holds you in its power, giving you plenty of attractions to keep you from God and ensuring you of a future of eternal misery.

When David came to her village, the girl realised there was an alternative to her life of sadness, this man was going to the place where she knew she would be happy. Her decision was made; she turned from her life of misery to follow the missionary to the place of safety. In like manner for you and I, there is an alternative to sin and its misery for; “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.” 1Timothy 1:15.

Through His death on the cross Jesus Christ has provided the way in which you can have your sins forgiven and be reconciled to God, bringing eternal peace and joy. You must determine to turn from your sin and, by faith, put your trust in the Lord Jesus who

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.

Contemporary evening service with the Praise Band on the first Sunday of the month. 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 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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died to save you. He will ultimately bring you safely home to heaven. “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.” Acts 16:31 Just as David provided safety no matter who came looking, so Christ promises that those who trust in Him can never be lost; “I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish.” John 10:28 Story extract from “The Personal Life of David Livingstone” by William Garden Blaikie, 1880

Ainslie Paterson Evangelist Caroline Street Gospel Hall

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.

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USEFUL INFORMATION Local & Bank Holidays and Special Days Guy Fawkes Day St Andrew’s Day Christmas Day Boxing Day New Year’s Eve New Year’s Day Scottish Bank Holiday Chinese New Year Valentine’s Day

Tues 5th Nov 2013 Sat 30th Nov 2014 Wed 25th Dec 2013 Thurs 26th Dec 2013 Tues 31st Dec 2013 Wed 1st Jan 2014 Thurs 2nd Jan 2014 Fri 31st Jan 2014 Fri 14th Feb 2014

Mother’s Day Good Friday Easter Sunday Early May Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday Halloween Guy Fawkes St Andrew’s Day

Sun 30th Mar 2014 Fri 18th Apr 2014 Sun 20th Apr 2014 Mon 5th May 2014 Mon 26th May 2014 Mon 4th Aug 2014 Fri 31st Oct 2014 Wed 5th Nov 2014 Sun 30th Nov 2014

School Term Dates Winter Term Starts In-Service Day In-Service Day Winter Term Ends Christmas Holiday Starts Christmas Holiday Ends Spring Term Starts Mid-Term Holiday Mid-Term Holiday Spring Term Ends Spring Holiday Starts

Mon 28th Oct 2013 Mon 18th Nov 2013 Tues 19th Nov 2013 Fri 20th Dec 2013 Mon 23rd Dec 2013 Fri 3rd Jan 2014 Mon 6th Jan 2014 Fri 14th Feb 2014 Mon 17th Feb 2014 Fri 28th Mar 2014 Mon 31st Mar 2014

Spring Holiday Ends Fri 11th Apr 2014 Good Friday Holiday Fri 18th Apr 2014 Summer Term Starts Mon 14th Apr 2014 May Day Holiday Mon 5th May 2014 In-Service Day Thurs 22nd May 2014 In-Service Day Fri 23rd May 2014 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

Useful Contacts 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

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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mundole equestrian: british dressage & unaffiliated 07901 602042 or mundole1@btinternet.com the black umfolosi 5 @ universal hall 7:30pm. £12/£10 conc /£8 u16s. call the phoenix stores on 01309 690110 or visit www.universalhall.co.uk

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civic bonfire & fireworks display 7:30pm, bught park, inverness. featuring one of the biggest bonfires around and a stunning 20 minute fireworks display.

30 wednesday lisbee stainton 7:30pm, ogstoun theatre, gordonstoun school, nr elgin. £10/£5. for information visit www.thegcs.org.uk. tickets - www.hubtickets.co.uk nairn u3a 1.45pm, nairn community centre. joint meeting for neighbouring u3as. ianin macinnes will give a talk on royal punishments in medieval scotland, 1100-1250. all are welcome. the rua macmillan big band @ universal hall 7:30pm. £12/£10 conc /£8 u16s. call the phoenix stores on 01309 690110 or visit www.universalhall.co.uk

NAIRN Nairn Community & Arts Centre Your local venue for films, shows, concerts, and parties. Wide range of activities for all ages.

NOVEMBER 1 friday sigma (moray’s astronomy club): “supercool astronomy” 7pm for a 7:30pm start. birnie village hall, near elgin. www.sigma-astro.co.uk forres accordian & fiddle night 8pm, rafford village hall. all welcome. tickets £5 available from sarah on 01309 674583 or email higgsco@aol.com sharon shannon music @ the loft doors 8pm. tickets £15 from the loft 01343850111, sound & vision, elgin or www.wegottickets.com miro film night: "the boat that rocked" 7pm for 7:30pm, milne institute, findhorn. £5 at the door incl. a glass of wine. a social and enjoyable night out in aid of moray inshore rescue organisation. first friday coffee morning 10am - 12pm, duffus village hall. a foody theme! entry £2.50 includes coffee and homebaking. admin@spotlighton.co.uk

NOVEMBER EVENTS Sun 3rd ........................... Britten@100 2013 Concert Series 3pm Fri 8th.......................Author, Eddie McGarrity - Nairn Bookshop Sat 9th.............................................................. Mike Vass Concert Fri 15th........................ Alessandro Taverna - Piano-Music Nairn Fri 22nd.....................................Cinema Nairn – North Face (12a) Sat 23rd ........................................................................... Craft Fair Sat 23rd ............................................. “Wildnight Comedy Night” Back by popular demand with Scottish Comedians Fri 29th............... Fundraising Film Night "Rock of Ages" (2012) For further details, telephone 01667 453476, e-mail info@nairncc.co.uk or check out our website at www.nairncommunitycentre.co.uk

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9 saturday st john the evangelist church coffee mornings 10 am til midday at forres town hall. contact tina coffey on 01309 676936. mundole equestrian: moray & nairn pony club dressage & show jumping contact for schedule: 07901 602042 or mundole1@btinternet.com roddy hart & the lonesome fire @ ironworks 7:30pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com more sky than we need 8pm, universal hall, forres. the hugely popular plan b are back with a beautiful and serene meditation on the vast clouds above us and the immense space within us. for details please visit www.universalhall.co.uk or call 01309 690110 E FR

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FINDHORN VILLAGE CENTRE Church Place, Findhorn. Find us behind the Church Call KARIN 01309 692339

6 wednesday pieroth wine tasting evening 7pm, findhorn village hall. call karin on 692339 for details.

7 thursday martin simpson @ universal hall 7:30pm. ÂŁ12/ÂŁ10 conc /ÂŁ8 u16s. call the phoenix stores on 01309 690110 or visit www.universalhall.co.uk

8 friday film forres opening night for winter screenings doors open 6pm. visit www.filmforres.co.uk for details of films being shown. all ages welcome. shrimps active soft play open day 12pm - 3pm, findhorn village hall. come join the fun for free. new sessions from 14th nov. call karin on 692339 charity ceilidh doors open 7:30pm, dancing starts 8pm, mosset tavern, forres. dancing to reeling strings ceilidh band. to raise funds for the children of bunono primary school, uganda. tickets ÂŁ10 incl. stovies. available from mclachlan opticians and r&r urquhart, high street, forres or call 07793 220415.

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13 wednesday iranian feast @ universal hall 7:30pm. £10/£8 conc /£6 u16s. theatre, cooking on stage, and delicious food! call the phoenix stores on 01309 690110 or visit www.universalhall.co.uk nadfas fine art lecture on the genius of antonio stradivari delivered by tony faber 11am, sherwood suite, eight acres hotel, elgin. visitors welcome. nairn u3a 1:45pm, community centre, nairn. jenny rose-miller will give a talk on nairnshire notables. all welcome. for more information contact pauline on 01667 453537 or visit www.nairnu3a.org.uk highlands & islands growers annual horticultural day 9:30am - 5pm, nairn community centre. open to all with a horticultural interest. 5 speakers on a wide range of topics. entry £25. visit www.logie.co.uk

THE MORAY PIANO COMPETITION 2013 ELGIN TOWN HALL Saturday 16th November - Qualifying Rounds Age 16 years and under 9.30am Age 20 years and under afternoon session 1.30pm Age 20 years and under evening session 6.30pm PUBLIC ADMISSION FREE Programme £3

Sunday 17th November - 2.30pm - Finals Age 12 years and under (Qualifying Round) 9.45am

Tickets at the door Adults: £8 (no concession) Children under 18 free Adjudicators: Martin Roscoe and Gordon Fergus-Thompson Outstanding young pianists from home and abroad compete for a share of prize money totalling £4000 www.moray-piano-competition.co.uk The Moray Piano Festival Trust is a registered Scottish Charity No. SC032432

16 saturday the western front association: members’ forum and book auction 2:30pm. the gallery, elgin library.

01343 870562. chairman.wfasnb@virgin.net craig campbell @ ironworks 7pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com craft fair and pop up vintage cafe 12pm - 4pm duffus hall, duffus. homewares, beauty, sweets & jewellery stock up for christmas. then pop along to the vintage cafe selling tea/coffee and cakes. free entry, further information from jo on 07708 939238. miltonduff hall quiz night 7:30pm. an opportunity to showcase your knowledge and win some fantastic prizes. teams of up to 6, £30 per team. byob. to book your team please call lorna on 07894 521559

17 sunday christmas lights switch on & ding dong merrily old high 5:30pm - 7:30pm, city centre. starts on the steps of inverness town house as the provost & santa turn on the lights. then join santa at the old high church in church street for a rousing singalong with santa and special guests.

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22 friday film forres community cinema news of screenings and times on forres town hall window, in forres gazette and on website www.filmforres.co.uk classic clapton - tribute to eric clapton @ ironworks 7:30pm. 0871 7894173 or www.ironworksvenue.com cinema nairn presents north face (12a) 7:30pm, nairn community & arts centre. tickets at the door. for further info: cinemanairn.blogspot.co.uk stress & bouncing back - public talk with buddhist nun venerable robina courtin @ universal hall 8pm. suggested donation £10 - £6 at the door. for more information visit www.togmesangpo.org.uk

craft session 10am - 4pm at findhorn village hall. for details call karin on 692339. royal british legion scotland forres branch club xmas coffee afternoon 2pm - 4pm, town hall, forres. admission £1.50 elgin christmas light switch on from 11:30am - 6pm in elgin city centre. entertainment on the plainstones all day, market stalls, reindeer parade with santa at 2pm, lights switch on at 5pm. creative moray firth craft fair 10am - 5pm, nairn community & arts centre. local contemporary crafters with a wide range of unique gifts for all ages. more information at www.facebook.com/creativemorayfirth.

24 sunday moray cats protection fayre 12pm - 4pm, elgin town hall. free entry. contact jane lax on 07837 342646

25 monday friends of guiding coffee morning 10 am til midday at forres town hall. contact tina coffey on 01309 676936

26 tuesday sportmoray recognition awards elgin town hall. recognising sporting individuals and teams from moray. for further details, contact 01343 563657 FINDHORN VILLAGE CONFERENCE CENTRE

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23 saturday the south @ the spectrum centre 7:30pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com winter festival @ brodie castle 12pm - 3pm (last entry 2.30pm) join earthtime for a celebration of all things wintry and frosty in the castle grounds. for further information please call earthtime on 01343 541335 or visit www.nts.org.uk/events.

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st andrews ceilidh with the julie mcritchie trio 8pm, rafford village hall. come and celebrate st andrew’s day with us. all welcome. tickets £7 including stovies. contact sarah (01309) 674583 or email higgsco@aol.com christmas lights switch-on 5pm, tolbooth, forres. with culbin singers and elgin city band. james ross concert @ brodie castle within the main drawing room. for further details and to book call 0844 493 2156 or go onto www.nts.org.uk/events forres craftmakers collective, dickensian christmas market 1pm - 5pm, forres tolbooth. all local and handmade crafts. free entry, all welcome. for more info visit us on facebook. ‘moray steiner school christmas market’ 10:30am 3:30pm, forres town hall. children's activities, gifts, crafts,music cafe & homebakes. great family day out. roseisle village hall christmas fayre 11am - 2pm at roseisle village hall. come and shop for unique christmas presents, visit santa and relax and enjoy our homemade refreshments.

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28 thursday moray society lecture 2pm, elgin museum hall. a talk by margaret woodward. entry is £3, £2 for society members, £1.50 for students. for more information call elgin museum on 01343 543675 or email curator@elginmuseum.org.uk

29 friday miro film night: the old man and the sea 7pm for 7:30pm in the milne institute, findhorn. £5 at the door includes a glass of wine. in aid of moray inshore rescue organisation. st andrews ceilidh 7:30pm, duffus village hall. byob. tickets £8 from duffus post office son al son @ universal hall 7:30pm. £12/£10 conc /£8 u16s. call the phoenix stores on 01309 690110 or visit www.universalhall.co.uk wine and pottery night @ the loft 7:30pm. call 01343 850111 to book a place. admin@spotlighton.co.uk

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Improvements to the A96 West of Forres and ongoing Flood Alleviation works have brought a pretty steady stream of large building and construction work traffic together with the associated noise and dust. But, through it all, Dunlops have continued to offer the value for money alternative to its customers and fortunately there now seems to be “light at the end of the tunnel” (although in this case itʼs a road!). All works are due to be completed in early 2015 although there are murmurings that the project may be ahead of schedule. Once finished Dunlops will have a significantly improved direct access to the A96 and be more convenient for all concerned. Till then the team soldier on!

Telephone 01309 676783 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm Sat: 8.30am-4.30pm www.dunlopmotorfactors.co.uk

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