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CLUBS & SOCIETIES DALLAS MINIATURE RIFLE CLUB Mondays & Wednesdays 7:30pm - 10pm, October-March at Dallas Rifle Club. To promote safe handling & instruction in competitive target shooting. Call Neil Sutherland 01343 890243 CAFE 55 1st or 2nd monday each month, 10am at Elgin Youth Cafe, Francis Place. A monthly coffee morning for over 55s. With special guests, hot topics and help with technology. Come along for refreshments & homebakes - FREE entry DALLACHY AEROMODELLERS Model aircrafts and helicopter flying at old Dallachy World War 2 airfield. Mainly at weekends.

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FILM FORRES COMMUNITY CINEMA News of screenings and times on Forres Town Hall window, in The Forres Gazette and on www.filmforres.co.uk FINDHORN ART GROUP Tuesdays, 10am - 12pm, Sept to June. The Findhorn Village Centre. All newcomers welcome.

Call Elizabeth Fitzgibbon on 01343 830199 or email elizabethfitzgibbon@hotmail.co m FINDHORN WRI 1st Tuesday each month, James Milne Institute. Call Joan Tomkinson tel: 01309 673847 FORRES AND DISTRICT PIPE BAND Every Tuesday at 7pm in Forres Town Hall. Adults and children all welcome. For more info email john.channon@hotmail.co.uk

FORRES AREA CREDIT UNION Contact Ann McHardy 676735 FORRES SMALLBORE RIFLE & PISTOL CLUB Rifle, air rifle & air pistol target shooting. Call Donald MacRae on 01309 675345 for details.

HELGIN ROLLER DERBY Saturdays, 12pm - 2pm in Elgin Community Centre and Thursdays, 6:30pm - 8pm in Forres House Community Centre. Learn to roller skate with the newly formed Elgin Roller Derby team and find out more about how you can get involved.

Beginners welcome. Open to males and females 16+. Find us on Facebook for more details.

KINLOSS & FORRES MODEL CLUB 2nd & 4th Friday each month from 6:30pm - 9:30pm at Findhorn Village Centre. Contact Tom Docherty on 01309 675059 LGBT MORAY YOUTH Social networking group online on Facebook at 'LGBT Moray Youth' or contact Katie Quartly at lgbtmorayyouth@gmail.com.

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LGBT 5K RUNNING GROUP Wednesdays, 6pm, Inverness Leisure. www.gay-ness.org.uk Text / call 07941 553620 or email jampa40@yahoo.co.uk.

MORAY & NAIRN FLORAL ART CLUB 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm in The Tolbooth, Forres.

Mar - Jun & Sept - Dec. Annual fee. New members welcome. For more information call Jean on 01309 672552 MORAY BRANCH EMBROIDERERS GUILD Meets on the 3rd Thursday each month at 7:30pm in the Duffus Village Hall from Sept - May. A warm welcome to all who enjoy the company of people who love stitch, textile art, fun and friendship. For more details call Judi O'May on 01309 674845 MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS MORAY By people with multiple sclerosis for people with multiple sclerosis A website of info & support for people with MS, their friends, family & carers. www.MSMoray.net NHS RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP Every 2nd Wednesday, 2pm, Elgin Youth Cafe, 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.

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QUARRIERS ELGIN EPILEPSY SUPPORT GROUP First Thursday of every month (second in January) 7.30pm 9pm at the Moray Resource Centre, Maisondieu Road, Elgin.

Support for parents who have children with epilepsy.

Opportunities to meet other parents, guest speakers & social activities. For info contact Lynette Oldman on 01261 812956 or lynette.oldman@ quarriers.org.uk or Jimmy Wilson on 07720 303932.

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Thursday 8th Sept and thereafter every second Thursday of the month. Free. Opportunities to meet other parents, guest speakers & social activities. For info contact Tara Engelmann on 01309 675900/ 07871151198 or tara.engelmann@ quarriers.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 ACCIDENTALS Nairn’s Community Choir practices Wednesdays, 7:30pm 9:30pm at St Columba’s Church Hall, Queen Street. Sing a cappella in four-part harmony.

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I think sometimes we convince ourselves that, by its very nature, change is good, whereas I often find that it can bring challenges which it is all too easy to underestimate. Not always, but sometimes, we may actually be better off sticking with what we know or at least trying to minimise the volume of change that we take on at any one time.

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PASTORAL LETTER & CHURCH MEETINGS At the Cross Of the many landmarks in and around the town of Forres, the Market Cross is probably the most familiar because of its prominent position in the centre of the town. The history of this monument stretches back for centuries, with the present cross having been erected in 1844 by public subscription. In the olden days, many events took place around the cross; important proclamations were made, wrongdoers were punished and goods were bought and sold at the markets, to name just a few. Today, the Market Cross is little more than a tourist attraction, or the place to gather for bringing in the new year, but nevertheless it stands to remind us of days that are past when it literally was the centre of the town.

The prominence of the Market Cross would remind us of another cross, one which was erected nearly 2000 years ago. It was not a grand piece of architecture raised in the centre of a town, but a crudely constructed, rough, wooden cross lifted up outside the walls of a city.

The importance of this cross is seen when we realise that today, it is still the centre of God’s purposes for mankind, including the people of Forres in 2016. On the basis of what was accomplished on that cross, God has important news to proclaim: the wrongdoer, or to use the Bible word, the sinner, can be freely forgiven, for the price is paid in full.

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The old rugged cross reveals God’s love for us all. It is true that God has declared “All have sinned”. Therefore, because of our sins, we deserve the punishment of God, which is to be separated from Him eternally. With this condemnation in mind, we consider the scene at Calvary where Jesus Christ died, and we ponder these momentous words “God commendeth His love towards us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us”: furthermore “Christ died for our sins”. We are the ones who are guilty, yet when nailed to the cross, the Lord Jesus suffered the punishment of God which was due to us.

From the scene of the cross the Word of God now proclaims: “The gift of God is

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eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord”. Instead of the punishment that our sins deserve, God offers eternal life. Not something which we can buy in a market, but a gift offered freely from God, the cost having been paid in full by the death of the Lord Jesus Christ on Calvary.

If you are willing to confess to God that you are a sinner, accepting by faith that Jesus Christ died for your sins on the cross, and ask God for His forgiveness, He’ll proclaim: “There is therefore now no condemnation”. You the sinner will be forgiven, not punished, and will possess the gift of eternal life. Then, like the hymn writer, you too will “cherish the old rugged cross”.

Bible quotes in italics from King James Version: Romans 3 v 23 Romans 5 v 8 1 Corinthians 15 v 3 Romans 6 v 23 Romans 8 v 1

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St John the Evangelist Scottish Episcopal Church Sundays 8am: communion. 10am: family communion. Tel: 01309 672856. Email: stjohnsforres@btinternet.com.

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PARLIAMENT BLOG & TIDE TIMES Moray is a beautiful part of Scotland and we all have a duty to keep it clean and prevent litter.

Moray is generally a clean area but there are litter hot spots that need dealt with particularly on local roads and it's important that tackling litter is made a priority especially given this the importance of the tourist season as well as for community morale Thankfully many local people give up their own time to keep our streets and countryside clean, who deserve praise and recognition.

However, the Council and other organisations such as the Crown Estate and Forestry Commission must also recognise more needs to be done and they have a role to play.

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I have been reflecting on an interesting summer with various events and visits over the summer months across the constituency. I was pleased to meet up with businesses new and old in Buckie; getting around Highland Games and community events across the region; meeting German visitors from Landshut to Elgin celebrating a 60 year twinning anniversary; meeting farmers at Keith Show and folk at Forres Area Community Trust.

That and much more has been happening but I mention a few of the things I have been involved in to highlight the diversity of activity that takes place in Moray, not just in the summer but all year round, and it is a real pleasure to meet up with folk and hear what they are involved in and what is important to both individuals and the communities they live and work in. It’s a wonderful area to represent and a real privilege to do so.

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until september newbold trust - garden tasters 10am - 1pm every saturday at newbold house, forres. all ages & abilities welcome. monthly topic first saturday of every month at 11.30am. contact 01309 672659. findhorn heritage centre & icehouse 2pm - 5pm daily. for info visit findhorn-heritage.co.uk.

the drouthy cobbler comedy club@the drouthy cobbler 7.30pm. visit thedrouthycobbler.co.uk. tina may & enrico pieranunzi@ universal hall 7.30pm. visit universalhall.co.uk. soup & coffee morning jointly run by dyke & district hall & dyke church 11am - 1pm at dyke & district village hall.

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29 thursday

art exhibition - raymond clive 10am - 5pm (mon - fri) & 11am - 4pm (sat). visit elginmuseum.org.uk.

1 october - 23 october the great moray sewing bee now open for entries. first eliminiation on 1st & 2nd. for info email ninanina_2011@yahoo.co.uk or see facebook page.

SEPTEMBER 2016 26 monday rura@the drouthy cobbler 8pm. call 01343 596000 or visit thedrouthycobbler.co.uk. all i have to do is dream@ universal hall 2pm. visit universalhall.co.uk. the elixir of love by donizetti: the scottish opera 7.30pm at elgin town hall. tickets from the box office, elgin library. visit scottishopera.org.uk. nairn speakers: welcome evening - introduction to public speaking. 7.30pm at the newton hotel, nairn. new members welcome. for info email hello@nairnspeakers.co.uk or call 01667 453373. forres bridge club: re-commences 7pm (sharp) at forres golf clubhouse.contact peter nelson on 01309 675371 or email mary.nelson@homecall.co.uk.

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30 friday macmillan world’s biggest coffee morning! 10am 12pm at forres town hall. come along & enjoy a lovely morning while raising money for macmillan. for info call sue hellon on 01309 678875. unicef quiz in aid of refugee fund 7pm at the beechtree restaurant, moray college, elgin. £10 per person (incl drink & buffet). teams of 4. to book call irene on 01343 544600 or bill on 01343 543092. cinema nairn: 'theeb' (15) 7:30pm at nairn community and arts centre. tickets at the door. for more information visit cinema-nairn.co.uk. newbold trust - garden tasters 10am - 1pm every saturday , newbold house, forres. enjoy the beautiful walled garden & share seasonal gardening tips. monthly topic first saturday of every month at 11.30am. for info call 01309 672659.

OCTOBER 2016 1 saturday the moray challenge: multi discipline event race bike, kayak, run 11.30am. registration from 8am at the loft for info email team@moraychallenge.co.uk. sportsman’s charity dinner with neil “razor” ruddock

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7pm at newton hotel, nairn. forres & nairn welfare football association fundraiser in aid of the archie foundation. for info call 07921 578076 or email orresandnairnwelfarefa@gmail.com. harvest festival 10.30am - 11pm at newbold house, forres. local organic food, crafts, music, family games, workshops, etc. for tickets call 01309 672659 or email bookings@newboldtrust.org. moravian orienteering club: saturday series 10.15am at sanquhar woods. all welcome. visit moravianorienteering.org. moktoberfest 12pm - 12am at elgin town hall. fantastic range of cask & keg beers. tickets from eventbrite. baxters’ big weekend 9am - 6pm at baxters highland village. food & alcohol tasting, cookery demos, christmas shop grand opening, children’s activities.

spanglefish.com/harvestcentremahjongclub. "celebrations of the sixties" hosted by the clandestine cake club 7.30pm, secret vintage venue in forres. free. don your retro rags & bring a bygone bake to a secret vintage location. register online. just for fun! contact: andrea chappell on 07970 544729. visit clandestinecakeclub.co.uk. phoria 7.30pm@mad hatters £8. over 18s only. calendar - mah jong 11am - 1pm, harvest centre (next door to yeadon's bookshop). mah jong (american rules). why not come along and give it a try. beginners welcome. for information hce.roombookings@gmail.com. visit spanglefish.com/harvestcentremahjongclub moray jazz club: tbc 8pm - 10.30pm, moray jazz club, borough briggs road, elgin £4 (members). £6 (non-members). contact:tom mcpherson at morayjazz@gmail.com. visit morayjazzclub.co.uk.

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a brief history of evil 7.30pm - 9.30pm@the drouthy cobbler. £10. visit thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

3 monday lucy spraggan@the drouthy cobbler (sold out) 7.30pm. visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

sigma: moray’s astronomy club - “planetary nebulae by maarten de vries, highlands astronimical society 7pm at birnie village hall. non-members always welcome. refreshments provided (for a donation).

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3 monday - 4 tuesday october fair 5pm - 8pm (mon) & 10am - 3pm (tues) at westfiled house, nr elgin. early christmas shopping. £5 - mon (incl wine & canapes), £3 - tues (teas, coffees, soup & rolls). for info contact veronica maclean on 01343 547308/07796 271286 or email veronica.maclean@yahoo.co.uk.

4 tuesday alzheimer scotland cafe at the green 10.30am 12pm, the bowling green pavillion, st catherine's road, forres. all welcome. contact: shirley mackenzie 01343 552080 or 07584 408209. visit alzscot.org. sjogrens syndrome: scope opthalmics talk 1pm 3pm, moray resource centre. all eye condition sufferers welcome to come along, you don't have to have sjogrens. contact: sheena or sue on 01343 820635 or 01343842656

5 wednesday alzheimer scotland - musical memories 1.30pm 3pm, new elgin & ashgrove hall, land street, elgin. £1. anyone with dementia & their carers can meet & share in the enjoyment of music, singing & memories. teas & coffees. contact: shirley mackenzie on 01343 552080 or 07584 408209. visit alzscot.org.

moray field club: walk - loch na bo 11am at new lhanbryde cemetery. for info call 01309 676884. forres oaps coffee mornin 10am - 12pm, forres town hall.£1.50. usual stalls and raffle. all welcome. contact: june kirk on 01309 673194 schiehallion 9.30pm@hootananny. free 23rd annual golden spurtle world porridge making championship all day, carrbridge. free event draws competitiors from around the world & celebrates the diversity of porridge thro a speciality section. email margarete paschke at goldenspurtle@carrbridge.com

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moray, banff & badenoch decorative & fine arts society: “tapestry - the ultimate wall decoration” 11am at the williamson hall, duff avenue, elgin. lecturer: susan kay-williams. new members welcome. email membership@nadfas-inelgin.org.uk or visit nadfas-in-elgin.org.uk.

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£22. dust off your platform boots and once again get ready to sing and dance the night away apple day 2pm - 4pm, pluscarden hall. juice your apples, apple baking & teas, apple sales, apple trees and advice. email pluscardenhall@gmail.com,

the moray lecture series: underneath the scottish sahara - archaeology of culbin sands & maritime havens in earlier prehistoric britain 7.30pm at williamson hall, duff avenue, elgin. speaker - prof richard j bradley, reading university. £2 (members), £3 (non-members) & £1.50 (students). for info visit elginmuseum.org.uk. an evening of dixieland/new orlans jazz 8pm 10.30pm, moray jazz club, borough briggs road, elgin. £4 (members). £6 (non-members). sandy barclay - trombone. rest of line up to be confirmed. contact: tom mcpherson at morayjazz@gmail.com. visit morayjazzclub.co.uk.

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light & life 7pm - 9pm, costa coffee, 66 high street, elgin. free spiritual readings, spiritual art, personality styles, dream interpretation, healing for body & soul, live music. contact: alyson sim on 07733 127539 fo info. tail feather 8pm@hootananny, inverness. £6. elgin & district parkinson’s support group: talk by pamela gowans, chief officer for moray health & social care partnership 7.30pm - 9.30pm at st sylvester’s hall, institution road, elgin. free. refreshments. contact gillian gibson on 01343 541056.

11 tuesday blood donation 2.15pm - 4.30pm & 5.30pm - 7.45pm at the town hall, forres. to book an appointment call 0345 30 17 270 or email nss.snbtsenquiry@nhs.net. the saw doctors 7.30pm@the ironworks. £20 visit ironworksvenue.com. admiral fallow 8pm@hootananny, inverness. £10. elgin flower club: "around the world" 7.30pm, elgin high church hall. visitors - £4. presentation by kathleen gibson, blaydon-on-tyne, tyne & wear. contact: davina farquhar (sec) on 07817-157216.

12 wednesday ross & jarlath 8pm - 10pm@the drouthy cobbler. £12. visit thedrouthycobbler.co.uk. crafty family fun day: paper pumpkins 10am - 12pm, the falconer museum, forres.free. family drop-in session. contact: anne owen on 01309 696261 or email anne.owen@moray.gov.uk. visit falconermuseum.co.uk. highland rock garden club: "the botanist's garden" talk by prof ian alexander.7.30pm, nairn community & arts centre. £4 (incl refreshments) all welcome. contact: john owen on 01320 366246. admin@winterburnmedia.co.uk

buzzcocks 40th anniversary world tour 2016 7.30pm@the ironworks, inverness. £19.50. u16s with a responsible adult. visit ironworksvenue.com. nairn literary institute: burghead & the pictish forts speaker cathy millar 7.30pm, nairn free church. nonmembers £3. visit nairnliterary.org.uk.

15 saturday the saw doctors@the loft 7.30pm at east grange farm. visit eastgrange.co.uk. the course of true love@ universal hall 8pm. visit universalhall.co.uk. the western front association: ‘john minnery, mc, dcm, mm: from fort george to france with the 2nd battalion argyll & sutherland highlanders’ by gerry carroll 2:30pm, elgin library. for details call 01343 870562 or email chairman.wfasnb@virgin.net. dave pearce - trance anthems 10.30pm@the ironworks. £12. visit ironworksvenue.com. sex pissed dolls 7pm@the ironworks. £12. u16s with responsible adult. visit ironworksvenue.com the course of true love 8pm@universal hall, findhorn. £10, £8 (conc) not suitable for u16s

16 sunday autumn teas 2pm - 4pm at edinkillie hall. live music, home baking & raffles. £2.50. in aid of edinkillie community association.

17 monday you me at six 7pm@ironworks. £25. visit ironworksvenue.com.

18 tuesday elgin & district u3a: agm 2pm - 4pm at elgin town hall. all welcome, members & non-members alike. for info contact sheila hollis (sec) on 01343 544858

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19 wednesday crafty family fun: pine cone spiders 10am - 12pm at the falconer museum, forres. free. family drop in. contact: anne owen on 01309 696261 or email at anne.owen@moray.gov.uk. alzheimer scotland - musical memories 1.30pm 3pm, new elgin & ashgrove hall, land street, elgin. £1. anyone with dementia & their carers to meet & share in the enjoyment of music, singing & memories. teas & coffees. contact: shirley mackenzie on 01343 552080 or 07584 408209. visit www.alzscot.org.

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fras 8pm - 10.30pm@the drouthy cobbler. £8. visit thedrouthycobbler.co.uk. the moray jazz club - tbc 8pm - 10.30pm, moray jazz club, borough briggs road, elgin £4 (members). £6 (non-members). contact:tom mcpherson at morayjazz@gmail.com.

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lossiethon: half marathon (13.1 miles) in aid of the raf benevolent fund 11am at the community centre, lossiemouth. all abilities welcome. to register & for details visit lossiethon.co.uk. charlie grey & joseph peach 8pm - 10pm@the drouthy cobbler. £8. visit thedrouthycobbler.co.uk. skiltron tbc@mad hatters, inverness moray diabetes uk group: "where do we go from here?" 2pm - 4pm, supper room, elgin town hall. free. discussion. teas and coffees. contact: david duff on 01343 860671.

25 tuesday craft cafe 7pm - 9pm, tolbooth, the high street, forres. £3.50. wool craft evening: meet the makers, demos, make & take, kits to buy, refreshments. all welcome. 12-16 with an adult. for info email forrescrafters@gmail.com

26 wednesday the drouthy cobbler comedy club 7.30pm - 9.30pm, @the drouthy cobbler. £12. tom speight 7pm - 10pm@hootananny, inverness. soup & coffee morning 11am - 1pm, dyke & district village hall. jointly run bydyke & district village hall and dyke church. all welcome.

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27 thursday teyr 9.30pm - 12am@hootananny, inverness. free moray jazz club tbc 8pm - 10.30pm, moray jazz club, borough briggs road, elgin. £4 (members). £6 (non-members). contact:tom mcpherson at morayjazz@gmail.com.

www.ironworksvenue.com. spooky saturday 12pm - 4pm@the loft. halloween party. dancing to spooky tunes, face painting, etc. details on the website and facebook. for info call 01343 850111 or visit eastgrange.co.uk.

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30 sunday

the nordic fiddlers bloc@ universal hall 8pm. visit universalhall.co.uk. an evening of moody & sankey 7pm at dyke parish church in aid of dyke church access 4 all. donations appreciated. refreshments at 8pm after singing. for info contact alison on 07702 985747 or visit dykeandedinkillie.org.uk. birlinn jiarg 8pm - 10pm@the drouthy cobbler. £10 visit thedrouthycobbler.co.uk. multiple sclerosis awareness day 10am - 4pm, moray college, elgin. free. anyone affected by ms is welcome to come along. contact: keith park on 07554 116108. nairn literary institute: early navy, hammocks & rum speaker gordon wallace 7.30pm, nairn free church. non-members £3. illustrated talk. visit nairnliterary.org.uk.

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Various Church Events • 2nd October - Sunday - All age worship at Rafford Church 10.30am followed by picnic or potluck lunch.

• 9th October - Sunday - breakfast church - 8.30am - St. Leonards Church - breakfast followed by worship for all ages especially families.

• 15th October - Saturday - Messy Church 2 - 4pm in St. Leonards Curch Hall.

• 23rd October Sunday - Breakfast Church 8.30am St. Leonards Church - breakfast followed by worship for all ages especially families.

• 28th October Family Quiz in St. Leonards Church Hall 6.30 8.00pm. Adults £1 each children 50p each.

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29 saturday mad ferret with resurrection (stone roses tribute) 7.30pm at elgin city football club social club. tickets from sound & vision or skiddle.com/e/12790973. fcr halloween ceilidh@ universal hall 8pm. visit universalhall.co.uk. inverness choral society coffee morning 10.30am 12.30pm at inverness town house. coffee, cake & live piano music. call fran tilbrook on 01381 600239. halloween ceilidh with the altyre ceilidh band at dyke village hall. byob. prize for the best carved pumpkin. kids’ fancy dress, games & raffle. adults £8, children £5. in aid of moray women’s aid. tickets from lisa on 07518 518736 or mwa on 01343 548549 or r&r urquhart, high street, forres. an evening of burlesque 7pm@the ironworks,.£20 over 18s. visit ironworksvenue.com. coffee morning 10am - 12pm, the williamson hall, duff avenue, elgin. £2. raising funds for alzheimer scotland, elgin branch for the monday club. raffle, stalls, homebakes. baby show & happy mums market 10am - 4pm , elgin town hall. £2, children free.largest pregnancy & baby event in the north offering services, products & advice to families plus mums market, 10am-1pm. harvest supper 7pm, pluscarden hall. adults £12, children £6. with entertainment. contact: pluscardenhall@gmail.com. a guy called gerald 10.30pm@ironworks. £10. visit admin@winterburnmedia.co.uk

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Hearty, Wholesome & Flavoursome Early evening, after work and there’s a nip in the air. It’s Autumn and my friend and I are hungry. Baked Camembert - bursting with flavour, lovely, smooth & luxurious starter. Soft, creamy middle and oozing with yumminess! complemented by beautifully sized, crisp fingers of bread to dip. Scrumptious!

Scottish Smoked Salmon - Tasty and fresh. This was nicely presented, very good amount of meaty salmon, slice of chunky bread & complemented by a light, crisp salad and capers.

Chicken Tikka - great colour, lovely chunky vegetables and a fabulous aroma. The rice was cooked perfectly & very good sized, balanced portions. Naan bread fantastically light with just the right consistency of chew and crisp. Very enjoyable.

Spicy Marinated Chicken Skewers - medium spiced and very tasty chunks of meat.

Good portion of crispy chips and salad. Perfect infusion of flavours, not overbearing and the chicken tender. Nicely done - Simple but delicious.

Lemon Tart - a wonderful, decadent, shortcrust, rich tart with a zesty lemon filling, delicious without being overwhelming. Light, scrumptious and served with a tangy, sweet and tantalising raspberry. All the flavours complemented each other extremely well, making this an absolutely a top notch dessert, couldn't fault it at all.

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My friend and I left very satisfied & happy to report that The Red Lion caters for all ages, providing a nice homely lounge, an extremely good value for money & varied menu. They have a really nice bunch of friendly staff, who gave great service and a chef that cooks beautiful food.

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The Moss Season Approaches We live in a cool maritime climate, which is ideal for moss to thrive. You cannot change the weather, and you cannot banish moss permanently, but you can control its’ infestation with some basic good husbandry, and a bit of work. I’m talking about scarifying again of course. This will also be featuring in all the TV gardening programmes and magazines about now, and it is what we at GreenThumb spend all winter doing. We will have 3 heavy blade scarifier machines out clearing (at the last count) 700 lawns round here. – oh joy !

for the grass, and some recovery time is required, during which time it looks pretty shabby. Doing it off-season allows recovery, then you put on a spring feed, and have a season of decent grass to mow. Enjoy !

Scarifying moss and thatch out is undertaken to clear the lawn surface of all the dead material and moss to allow fresh grass plants to dominate the lawn environment, providing the best conditions for absorbsion of sunlight, moisture and nutrients. If this task is overlooked (or avoided), the following season there is even more build-up, and in no time, the lawn is more moss than grass.

There’s no getting away from it, this is hard work and often generates haystacks of debris (see picture). It can be done by hand with a spring rake, but some mechanical help is really the best option for anything more than quite a small lawn.

You can hire a blade scarifier for the day at some garden machinery centres, but be warned, these are pretty vicious machines and it’s only too easy to “plough” your garden, and then need a new lawn ! An “average” lawn usually takes 2 experienced crew half a day to do with machines and blowers.

For more information about our annual lawncare plans from just £11.25 per mth, plus useful downloads and photos, go to www.greenthumb.co.uk. Although GreenThumb is a multi-award winning national franchise, and is the runaway leader in the sector with half a million customers, we are the family-run local franchise covering the wider Moray Firth area.

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The best time to tackle this is either side of Christmas.

Scarifying is never recommended in the growing season because the very nature of the exercise is pretty traumatic

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