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CLUBS & SOCIETIES AJG FORRES AND NAIRN WELFARE FOOTBALL LEAGUE April - September games played in Nairn, Forres, Kinloss and Elgin. Match details available in local press and via the website www.leaguewebsite.co.uk/ forresnairnwfa/Home or via email at forresnairnwfa@hotmail.co.uk AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Free, confidential help & support to the relatives & friends of problem drinkers. Local weekly groups in Highland area. Call 020 7403 0888 for a local contact number for your area or visit www.al-anonuk.org.uk CULBIN SINGERS Regular Thursday evening practice sessions take place in St Leonard's Church Hall in Forres. New members welcome. alasdair@manachie.eclipse.co.uk CVS NAIRN Umbrella group for voluntary organisations in Nairn. Provides advice & information regarding funding and establishing new groups. Contact 455234 or email ed@cvsnairn.org.uk

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Any ability from age 8. Instrument hire available. Tel: 462681 or visit www.spanglefish.com/inbhirnarainn

NAIRN DISABLED SPORTS CLUB We cater for bowlers and athletes who have a disability.

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FORRES & NAIRN DISTRICT WELFARE ASSOCIATION A football league made up from clubs and pubs in the Forres & Nairn area. Apr - Sept, age 16 + For info call Mashy Young on 07796 524050 or email forresnairnwfa@hotmail.co.uk

Volunteer with this small, friendly group at Burgie on Monday mornings during term time. 9:15am - 11:15am, 11am - 1pm or all morning.

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FORUM FOR MEN Wednesdays, 8pm at Macnabs Bar, Columba Hotel. For gay and bi men. Look for the small red post box on our table. Text 07941 553620, www.gay-ness.org.uk or e-mail jampa40@yahoo.co.uk MUSIC NAIRN Charitable organisation to promote about seasonal events.

Classical and chamber music of the highest quality chamber opera, poetry. Contact Nairn Community Centre 453476 NAIRN & DISTRICT BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION New beekeepers or visitors welcome at our monthly meetings. Call 454887 or email jandjburns@hotmail.com NAIRN & DISTRICT SENIOR CITIZENS LUNCH CLUB Mondays & Thursdays, 12:30pm at Nairn Community Centre. Two course lunch, tea, coffee & biscuits. Bingo, raffle, trips out & entertainment. New members always welcome. Apply to Pat Clark 01667 452916 NAIRN BOWLING CLUB Monday & Wednesday 2pm, Friday 7pm, April-Sept, Juniors Sunday. Contact Mary Pellow 455515. New members welcome

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NAIRN DRAMA CLUB Mondays from 7:30pm, The Little Theatre in Nairn. Amateur drama club open to everyone, whatever your interest in theatre. Visit www.nairndrama.org.uk, email enquiries@nairndrama.org.uk or phone Helen Wright tel: 452505 NAIRN GAELIC CHOIR Gaelic and other choral music, promoting the Gaelic language.

Contact 452584 or email christinagillies@hotmail.co.uk NAIRN SPORTS CLUB Fitness classes, Gym, Tennis, Squash & Badminton Courts, Sauna, Non-members welcome.

Contact 454523 or email info@nairnsportsclub.co.uk NAIRN U3A U3A is for people no longer working full time who want to learn more about the world we live in. Learning is completely informal with no tests or awards, through fortnightly talks on interesting topics and special interest groups which meet monthly. Also an opportunity to meet new people and make friends. Call 01667 453537 or visit nairnu3a.org.uk

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 ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION (RAFA) 2nd Tuesday, 8pm, Royal British Legion, Nairn. Offering friendship & welfare support to serving & ex-serving members of the RAF and their families.

SEAFORTH CLUB Private members club, welcoming guests & visitors to a friendly warm & comfortable environment.

Weekend entertainment, incl. bingo & dancing to live music.

Contact 452509 SEWING GROUP NAIRN Contact 455012 SOUNDS DEEP 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.

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PASTORAL LETTER & CHURCH MEETINGS Why should we pray?

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The thought came to me, ‘What if that were me stranded all alone without money in another country.’ When I spoke German to him, I was able to calm this very distressed man down.

This is a situation that none of us would want to find ourselves in. Therefore, I persuaded the man to come with me to the police station to report what had happened. As I was walking with him, I was praying inside that the man’s jacket with all his money and valuables would be found. Then just as I had finished praying a bus driver had recognised the man, and he blew his horn to get our attention. Believe it or not - the jacket with the man’s money and valuables were returned to the man who was overcome with great relief!

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Auldearn and Dalmore Parish Church Sundays 12noon.

Contact Fraser Turner (interim moderator) on 01463 794004 Cawdor Parish Church Sunday 10.15am. Contact Rev. JS Mathieson: 01667 493217.

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Nairn Free Church Sundays 11am with Sunday school and crèche (Gordon St). Evening 6pm (Gordon St). Youth club for S1 up on Wednesday at 6.30pm (Rosebank Hall). Prayer and Bible study Thursday 11am or 7:30pm onalternate weeks (Gordon Street). Contact Minister Murdo MacLeod: 01667 459131.

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words although they are also important.

But God's Word does give us the basic elements that will enable us to receive answers to our prayers if we trust Him. Finally, it is encouraging to know that the Apostle Paul had prayed for the Ephesian church in the Bible, so they would know the power of God. However, time in prayer is needed with God if we want to experience the power of God within us. But how many will pray for things repeatedly until they obtain what they seek from the Lord? After all, many give up because they do not have the time or energy to pray.

So what is stopping you from praying to God? How much do you really believe and trust God to answer when you pray with a right heart?

Rev J Dereck Grant Church of God Nairn & Railway Mission Chaplain

St Ninians Church Sunday service and Sunday school 10.15am. Call Fraser Turner (interim moderator) 01463 794004 St Columba’s Scottish Episcopal Family Eucharist on Sundays at 10.30am. Holy Communion on Wednesdays at 10.30am. conatct Rev.Canon Alison J Simpson 01667 452458 St Mary’s Catholic Church IV12 4RJ. Saturday Vigil 6pm.

Sunday Mass 11.30am. Tel: 01667 453323.

United Reformed Church Sunday services and Sunday School with crèche 11am. Contact Rev. Steven Manders: 01667 451443.

The Pentecostal Church of God Nairn Sundays 10.30am.

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Useful Contacts Nairn Community Centre ..............................01667 453476 Police Station ..................................................................101 Stagecoach Inverness ...................................01463 239292 Citizens Advice Bureau .................................01667 456677 Nairn Museum................................................01667 456791 Dalcross Airport ...............................01667 464000/462280 Inverness Job Centre........................01463 888100/888200 Highland Council ..........................................01667 458500 Victim Support................................................01463 710806 Samaritans ....................................................01463 713456 Gas - Emergency ............................................0800 111999 Water - Emergency ........................................08456 008855 British Red Cross Inverness ..........................01463 231620 Crossroads ....................................................01667 455369 National Rail Enquiries ..................................08457 484950 Railway Mission..............................................078419 85768 DENTISTS Jones Jones & Behrendt ..............................01667 453189 RM Donald & Associates ..............................01667 454603 Dental Unit at Nairn Hospital ........................01667 422722 PHARMACIES Lloyds Pharmacy ..........................................01667 453100 Boots The Chemist ........................................01667 453169 VETS Moray Coast ..................................................01667 453161 Inshes Veterinary Clinic Inverness ................01463 711777 If you would like to add a contact or if there are any amendments to be made to existing details, email tamsyn@spotlighton.co.uk

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My colleague Alex Neil and I shall lead a debate on the work we have been doing for supported employment. Supported employment are those businesses where half the workforce have a disability. Behind the scenes, we have been persuading all public sector bodies to use supported employment for some of their needs. So the NHS has given a large contract for nurses uniforms to one supported employment business - and we are using our purchasing power to provide we hope a more secure future for these businesses which provide many people with disability with the self esteem and dignity that comes from work. This has been substantial body of work carried out largely without comment in the press, but demonstrates the value of Team Scotland and our ability to work closely together.

As a UK Treasury Minister, from time to time I have the opportunity to promote Highland businesses on the world stage. Last month, I was privileged to take part in a trade visit to the United States and witness, first-hand, why American consumers love our local produce.

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nairn men’s breakfast 9:45am for 10am at dunbar golf club, nairn. testimony by abi t. ngunga. share food and fellowship and hear what god is doing in other people’s lives. call campbell on 01667 455149 by 6.30pm friday 15th august to book your place. cake walk and story - upper findhorn, near tomatin meet 10am at highland council, glenurquhart rd, inverness. for info call guy on 07724 992790 or visit www.guyandjocelyn.org baby & children's market 10am - 12.30pm, eight acres hotel, elgin. indoor second-hand sale. for 0-6 years at bargain prices! there will be a selection of local businesses offering family-related services and products. email info@happymumsmarket.co.uk soma summer party feat. slam & more @ ironworks 10:30pm. visit www.ironworksvenue.com

17 sunday mundole equestrian one day event for details call 07901 602042 or visit www.mundoleequestrian.com garden walk: plants for bugs, birds and beasties @ brodie castle 1pm - 1:45pm. learn about planting to benefit wildlife. tickets - £3 adult, £1 child. call 0844 4932156 or visit www.nts.org.uk/events jo philby band in concert 7pm for 7:30pm, cannich village hall. tickets £8/£6 (concessions) available through strathglass marketing 01456 415366 or email events@glenaffric.info or at the door. byob!

23 saturday 10 sunday historic wheels vintage car rally @ brodie castle 12pm - 4pm. ground fees applicable to members and non-members. tickets - £5 adult, £3 child, £3.50 concs, £13 family (2 adults & 2 children). call 0844 4932156 or visit www.nts.org.uk/events

12 tuesday inverness horticultural society: pre-show meeting 7:30pm, mackenzie centre, culduthel road, inverness. for information call valerie on 01456 486656 or email v.weir656@btinternet.com twin atlantic @ ironworks 7:30pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

13 wednesday beyond presents: sivu @ ironworks 7:30pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

14 thursday bl'azz presents 'gentle jazz' from 1pm, town house, inverness £5 admission. call nigel mackenzie on 01463 221460, email nigel.mackenzie@blueorg.com or visit www.nigelsnonsense.org/blazz.htm

16 saturday the macallan nairn highland games 11:30am - 5pm, the links, marine rd. for info call 01667 452422 or visit www.nairnhighlandgames.co.uk page 10 - August 2014

annual flower show : nairn & district gardening club 1pm - 4pm, nairn community & arts centre. visit www.spanglefish.com/nairnanddistrictgardeningclub for details & schedule buddhist film night 7pm, triratna buddhist centre, ballantyne house, academy st, inverness. free. all welcome to come along and see “brilliant moon – glimpses of dilgo khyentse rinpoche”. for info contact buddhistcommunityhighlands.org.uk

24 sunday mundole equestrian show jumping for details call 07901 602042 or visit www.mundoleequestrian.com ironworks summer showcase 2 @ ironworks 7pm. visit www.ironworksvenue.com / 0871 7894173

26 tuesday healing meeting with john mellor 7pm at culduthel christian centre, inverness. all welcome to attend & receive prayer. for more info call 01463 798896, or visit www.christianfellowshipofhealinghighland.com

28 thursday - 1september tomintoul & glenlivet walking festival all events are priced at £20, except event 5, which is £90 (tents and most equipment/food is provided). call mike fletcher on 01807 580262 or visit www.tgwf.co.uk

29 friday highland darts challenge @ ironworks 7pm. visit www.ironworksvenue.com or call 0871 7894173

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30 saturday nairn arts society - exhibition of local painters' work 10am - 8pm, laing hall, king st, nairn (just past mini roundabout, just past little theatre) carve carrbridge chainsaw carving competition on the village sports field. a day of family events including live music, activities, games, stalls and food & drink. www.carvecarrbridge.com technoboy, kutski, scott brown, andy whitby, phil york, mad dog & more @ ironworks 8pm. visit www.ironworksvenue.com or call 0871 7894173

30 saturday - 31 sunday inverness & district model railway club exhibition thistle hotel, millburn road, inverness. for further information visit www.invernessmrc.org.uk

31 sunday mundole equestrian hunter trial for details call 07901 602042 or visit www.mundoleequestrian.com

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Golf View Hotel & Spa Donald Macleod, the hotel’s recently appointed General Manager, first worked for the Golf View when he was a ‘wee laddie’ straight from high school. After his initial training, Donald was employed as a Waiter in the hotel dining room before quickly proving himself and moving up the ranks to Junior Assistant Manager.

In 1989, Donald’s potential was realised. The company bought over a new hotel - and Donald was offered the position of General Manager.

Following a change in ownership three years later, Donald was reunited with his old stomping ground, the Golf View Hotel & Spa, for a year as Assistant Manager, before moving on to pastures new.

Donald’s passion for the company had him returning back in 2000, where his easy nature with the customers and wealth of experience quickly established Donald as one of Crerar Hotels’ top General Managers. After commendable periods at three other Crerar Hotels throughout Scotland, Donald has finally come home…

Curiosity of European cooking led Saurav to travel to Cheltenham, England where experience was gained working with renowned Michelin star chefs Gordon Ramsay, Raymond Blanc and Angela Hartnett. Saurav then moved on to achieve his own award-winning status, achieving two AA Rosettes for Culinary Excellence in his own right at two separate restaurants.

Saurav is passionate that only the best produce is used in his cooking, with Scotland’s larder being key in attracting him more than 600 miles to begin his career with Crerar Hotels in March 2014.

Saurav explains of his current role, “I aim to elevate the standard of food being served to the customer and meet the expectations of a 4 star hotel, fine dining experience. The Fairways Restaurant has tremendous potential”.

Donald says, “I am delighted as well to welcome new Head Chef, Saurav Kumar, who will ensure the reputation and guest expectations meet the exacting requirements from one of Scotland’s favourite hotels.”

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Golf View Head Chef, Saurav Kumar, found his passion for food during childhood in the kitchen with his mother. He attended catering college before moving on to achieve a degree in hospitality at the leading Institute of Hotel Management. Whilst at college, Saurav attained ‘Student Chef of the Year in India’, the first of many accolades to come. Finishing catering college, Saurav joined the 5 star Taj Mahal Hotel, amassing invaluable experience and technique in his field.

Saurav Kumar shares his recipe of the month at www.crerarhotels.com To book a stay, or to dine in the Fairways Restaurant, e-mail golfview@crerarhotels.com or call 01667 452 301. Visit Crerar Hotels’ website for more information on the Golf View Hotel & Spa, or any of the 12 hotels in the Crerar family, at www.crerarhotels.com.

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Getting into the Christmas Spirit There are few things more magical than the atmosphere of the traditional Christmas market, generally held across European cities in November and December. Every year more and more visitors are enjoying the unique festive charms of Christmas markets in German cities such as Cologne, Nuremberg and Dresden as well as in other European cities such as Vienna, Bruges and Prague. The twinkling scenes of festively decorated plazas with their enchanting market stalls and glittering Christmas trees set against the backdrop of beautiful historic buildings, let visitors relive the magic of yesteryear. The smell of hot mulled wine and roasted chestnuts fills the air.

Nuremberg’s Christkindlmarkt is one of the biggest and most famous of the Christmas markets. Nearly 200 festive wooden stalls adorn the Old Town square from the beginning of Advent. Over 2 million visitors from all round the world enjoy the candlelit stalls in this beautiful Bavarian city.

There are 21 Christmas markets in Vienna. The Advent Market is in front of the fabulous Schonbrunn Palace where visitors can buy traditional tree decorations, handmade gifts and a large selection of culinary delicacies. There is also the Christmas Village in Maria Theresien Platz with 50 stands with a wide range of goods and a choir is often to be heard.

Italy also boasts Christmas Markets - based in the delightful town of Arco, a short distance from Lake Garda's northern shore, and a gateway to the majestic Dolomite mountains beyond, this festive break includes visits to the wonderful Christmas Markets at Merano and Bolzano, and offers opportunities, on optional excursions, to visit incomparable Venice and Romeo and Juliet's Verona.

If you are looking for an extra special treat for children or grandchildren what could be more exciting than a trip to Lapland. This really is a once in a lifetime experience – seeing Father Christmas in his secret hideaway deep in the pine trees. It is the stuff that dreams are made of and you can see it on the faces of young and old alike. A trip on a skidoo or in a sleigh pulled by reindeer – the excitement can all be fitted into a day trip – a long and busy day but it is possible!

Alternatively a few days provides a more relaxed atmosphere giving you more time to try out the winter activities

In Prague the markets takes place in Wenceslas Square and in Old Town Square. Huge Christmas Trees sparkle, 150 wooden stalls many selling traditional crafts and the sound of Christmas concerts taking place all add to the magical atmosphere.

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LOGIE STEADING Diva Designs We have been making felt here at Logie for the last six years - everything we display and sell is made here in our open studio so visitors can see the whole process and ask as many questions as they like! A frequent question is “how does felt work? What IS it?”. In a nutshell felt happens when you subject wool to heat, moisture and friction all the fibres enmesh and cling Ì } Ì ÞÊÌ Êi>V Ê Ì iÀ°Ê/ iÊ ÀiÊÌ iÊÜ Ê ÃÊÀÕLLi`]ÊÌ iÊ harder and denser it becomes. So as you may imagine we are often awash in soapy water and covered in fluff...

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