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CLUBS & SOCIETIES WESTERN FRONTASSOCIATION We hold 9 meetings per year on Sat 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

NAIRN BOWLING CLUB Mon & Wed 2pm, Friday 7pm, Apr-Sept. Juniors meets on Sun. Contact Mary Pellow 455515.

New members welcome.

Nairn Hospital. For people with Parkinson’s, carers & family members. Speakers & discussions on medical matters and topics of general interest. Call 455236.

NAIRN COMMUNITY CENTRE Contact Sam Morrison 453476.

FORUM FOR MEN Meets every Wed. Social group for gay, t-men & bi. Email morgan@tramstop.org or text/call 07745 930383 for info.

NAIRN COMMUNITY TRANSPORT Call 01667 459337 or email nairncommunitytransport@googl email.com

NAIRN PLAY & LEISURE SCHEME 6 week summer play scheme.

Mon, Wed & Fri 9:30am-3:30pm for children with learning difficulties in the Nairn area.

4-18 yrs providing activities & outings with trained staff. Call 452269

LGBT 5K RUNNING GROUP Meets every Wednesday.

Email jampa40@yahoo.co.uk or text/call 07941 553620 for info.

T-EXCHANGE MAKERSPACE Make things, build things and exchange ideas. Third Fri of every month 7:30pm at Findhorn Village Centre. Details on www.t-exchange.net or contact Bill on 07925 551191.

NAIRN SCHOOL OF DANCING Wed 3:30pm at the British Legion Hall. Contact Mrs Fraser 01463 729477.

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Contact 01667 453521.

NAIRN MUSEUM Local history museum with 6 rooms of archives & memorabilia.

Changing photo exhibitions.

Children's area. Disabled access. Mon-Fri 10am-4:30pm & Sat 10am-1pm, Easter to Oct. Call 456791 NAIRN MEN'S BREAKFAST 3rd Sat every month (not Jul & Dec) 9:45am at Windsor Hotel Nairn. The opportunity for men of all ages & denominations to share how their life changed through faith in Jesus. Call 01667 455149 book a place.

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP NAIRN Last Wed of the month, 2pm in PLEASE NOTE: The deadline for inclusion in March’s Clubs & Societies page is Friday 1st February, 4pm.

All Clubs & Societies are on a rotational basis.

NAIRN PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY AND CAMERA CLUB Tues 7:30pm in Nairn Community Centre Sept-Apr. Contact Claude Hayward:459921 or claude.hayward@btinternet.com CAWDOR HERITAGE GROUP 3rd Wed every month excl Aug, Sept, Dec & Jan at 7:30pm.

Family and local history archive facility within Nairn Museum.

Cawdor Community Centre.

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BEFRIENDERS HIGHLAND Voluntary organisation, co-ordinating friendships between volunteers and people who have mental health problems and feel lonely or isolated. Contact Heather Forbes 451444 or email nairn@befriendershighland.org.uk www.befriendershighland.org.uk CAWDOR CURLING CLUB Call 404291 or 07831 760049 or email dave_rob@hotmail.com

FÈIS INBHIR NARAINN Reg. Charity No. SC038460.

Weekly traditional music classes in guitar, fiddle, whistle, chanter, accordion, keyboard & bodhran.

Any ability from age 8. Instrument hire available. Tel: 462681 or visit www.spanglefish.com/inbhirnarainn GIRLGUIDING NAIRN Contact District Commissioner Jane Burns: 07962 190557 nairnshiregirlguiding@gmail.com HARMONY MUSIC THERAPY SCOTLAND Individual and Group Music Therapy sessions to encourage, enable and empower all ages and abilities through interactive music experiences. Will travel to private homes, facilities and schools. Call Kristen Macleod on 07770 427396.

HIGHLAND LGBT FORUM Reg. charity with regular social events in Inverness for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. Call 07512 231904 or visit www.gay-ness.org.uk HIGHLAND QUILTERS 3rd Tues Sept-Jun. Meet in Smithton Free Church Hall at 7:30pm. New members and visitors welcome. Contact Alice for info: 234076.

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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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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The Editor Getting married is one of the highlights of our short life on this earth. I wonder how many millions of tons of confetti have been spread around churches and other buildings over the centuries. I’m sure there will be mixed views over the environmental impact but, hey ho, it all seems like good fun to me. Hope you enjoy our short feature on weddings this month!

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Healthy Eating The Humble Veg .......................30

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Knowing The Truth Next month, local people will have the opportunity to attend the joint Holy Week services in Nairn. At the same time, it is a wonderful occasion when different local ministers have the opportunity to share the ‘truth’ about Jesus Christ.

Personally, I believe it can be summed up in one Bible verse: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). Of course, it is true that Jesus loves us - and this is the part of the Gospel message we all like to listen to. However, there are other parts of the Gospel message which people just do not want to accept or even believe! For example, “They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved” (2 Thessalonians 2:10).

Did you know that Jesus said some radical things about the ‘truth’? He said, ‘“And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32).

Yet, we live in a culture where many people are enslaved by various addictions which control them.

Furthermore, many people lie about their age, their incomes, their past, their actions, and the list goes on and on.

After all, we no longer know who can be trusted in a society that paints a false picture of reality. Nevertheless, how many people will reject the truthful teachings of Jesus for some kind of falsehood or lie?

When Jesus stood before Pontius Pilate, the judge, in his trial about 2,000 years ago, Jesus spoke about ‘the truth’. Pilate said to Jesus, “What is truth?” (John 18:37-38). Well, that was a very powerful question, which the Bible clearly answers. Incidentally, Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes to the Father, but by me.”

(John 14:6). In other words, Jesus was saying there is no other ‘way’ or ‘truth’!

So, Christians have many credible reasons for believing that God has chosen to reveal His ‘truth’ in the Bible.

Ardersier with Petty Parish Church, Church of Scotland Sundays 10.15am. Petty Sundays 12 noon.Tel: 01667 462224.

Nairn Baptist Church Nairn Community Centre. Sundays 11am. Every third Sunday monthly 6pm. Contact the pastor: 01667 459672. Website: www.nairnbaptistchurch.org.uk Auldearn and Dalmore Parish Church Sundays 12noon.

Contact Rev. Ricky Reid: 01667 451675.

Cawdor Parish Church Sunday 10.15am. Contact Rev. JS Mathieson: 01667 493217.

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.

Nairn Christian Fellowship Sundays 10.30am. Wednesday 7.30pm: praise and Bible study. Contact Sandy Shaw: 01667 456492.

Old Parish Church 10.30am: holiday worship and crèche.

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Now, Christian apologists have also recognised that one of the most common objections to the Christian faith in today’s post-modern and pluralistic world is the Bible’s claim to present this absolute ‘truth’ which Jesus taught. Still, cultural trends have come and gone throughout history. Yet, the basic message of Christ as 'the truth' has not changed. So, people should not give in to the pressures of a post-modern society, but value and treasure the words of Christ. The words of Jesus give us hope, joy, comfort and the answers to the biggest questions in life. Indeed, people are looking for real answers that will meet their innermost needs.

Therefore, people are faced with a choice: will they believe the ‘truth’ contained in the pages of Scripture?

Someone once said, ‘truth’ will always be ‘truth’ whether people accept it or not.

The question is: What will you do with God’s ‘truth’ today?

Dereck Grant, Church of God, Nairn

Contact Rev. Alistair S Younger: 01463 242873 St Ninians Church Sunday services and Sunday school: 10.15am. Wednesday 7.30pm: prayer meeting. Contact Rev. Ricky Reid: 01667 451675.

St Columba’s Scottish Episcopal 10.30am: family worship.

6.30pm: evening prayer. Contact Rev. Canon Alison 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.

Contact Minister JD Grant: 01667 456088.

Website: www.churchofgodnairn.org Nairn Joint Service St Ninians. First Sunday monthly 6.30pm.

If you are a member of a church not listed here, please email us with the details and we may print them in future issues.

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USEFUL INFORMATION

Local Holidays Shrove Tuesday

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Father’s Day

Sun 16th Jun 2013

Mother’s Day

Sun 10th Mar 2013

Summer Bank Holiday

Mon 5th Aug 2013

British Summertime Ends

Sun 27th Oct 2013

British Summertime Begins Sun 31st Mar 2013

Good Friday

St Andrew’s Day

Mon 2nd Dec 2013

Easter Monday

Christmas Day

Early May Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday

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Mon 1st Apr 2013 Mon 6th May 2013

Boxing Day

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Mon 27th May 2013

School Term Dates Mid-Term Break Mon 11th - Fri 15th Feb 2013 Spring Term Ends Thurs 28th Mar 2013 Good Friday Holiday Fri 29th Mar 2013 Easter Monday Holiday Mon 1st Apr 2013 Summer Term Starts Mon 15th Apr 2013 May Day Holiday Mon 6th May 2013 Summer Term Ends Fri 28th Jun 2013 Regional Closure Mon 19th Aug 2013 Autumn Term Starts Tues 20th Aug 2013 Autumn Term Ends Fri 4th Oct 2013

Regional Closure Mon 21st Oct 2013 Winter Term Starts Tues 22nd Oct 2013 Winter Term Ends Fri 20th Dec 2013 Spring Term Starts Mon 6th Jan 2014 Holiday Closure Mon 17th - Tues 18th Feb 2014 Regional Closure Wed 19th - Fri 21st Feb 2014 Spring Term Ends Fri 4th Apr 2014 Good Friday Holiday Fri 18th Apr 2014 Easter Monday Holiday Mon 21st Apr 2014 Summer Term Starts Tues 22nd Apr 2014

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VETS Moray Coast ................................................(01667) 453161 Inshes Veterinary Clinic Inverness ..............(01463) 711777 Nairn Community Centre ............................(01667) 453476 Police Station ..............................................(01667) 452222 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 If you have any suggestions for additional numbers, please contact us and we may include them in the magazine.

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400 new jobs at Nigg is great news for the new year. They come in addition to the 800 existing posts. I was delighted to speak alongside Global Energy Boss Roy Macgregor at Nigg just before Christmas when the announcement was made.

Many readers of SpotLight who remember the days when Nigg and Ardersier employed thousands may ask how long term these opportunities are. I think that they are very good long term prospects for a number of reasons.

First, we are now at the start of a second oil and gas opportunity. Last year, there were announcements of numerous new oil and gas fields with multi-million pounds worth of planned investments. These will produce oil and gas until the middle of this century and I suspect much longer.

Second, the industry is now international, with one half of the money earned from overseas work.

Third, we have now, as well as oil and gas projects, renewable projects planned. Put simply, the waters around the north of Scotland are the best place in Europe to develop marine energy - wind wave and tidal. Of course, there are many challenges to achieving success and no shortage of critics keen to highlight this. However, the port towns and harbour communities of the North of Scotland, from Lerwick to Peterhead, from Kirkwall to Kishhorn, from Ardsier to Arnish, are the most proximate to most of the major developments that are planned or under consideration. 2013 will be a year of further work towards these projects’ success.

The severe weather we have faced over this winter has, once again, posed challenges for communities up and down the country.

I know many constituents were concerned both about the dangers on our roads and the severe flooding which we saw on a national scale that perhaps few of us have seen before.

In those conditions, even the shortest of journeys out to the city centre or a neighbouring town or village can be difficult. That is why, during these winter months, the services supplied by our local post offices in the heart of our communities are valued even more by their customers and deserve our support.

Hilton Post Office was given a boost by the news that the DVLA had agreed to offer its Motor Vehicle Licensing service from there. That is a good example of the way I, and my LibDem colleagues in parliament, are working to ensure that our post office can become the front desk of government in our communities. By developing in this way, they can become more economically sustainable and guarantee a future for themselves as a vital resource in our communities, not just this year but through the future.

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A shorter circuit can be made by returning to Dalcataig on the parallel forest road.

This strenuous walk is well rewarded by far ranging views over Loch Ness and Glen Moriston. The wood is managed by the Forestry Commission.

Allow 5 hours – 23km /14miles return Strenuous – hillwalking boots Parking village car park or beyond Dalcataig

This walk starts by climbing the steep minor road behind the craft shop and hotel and following the Great Glen Way (waymarked) to Alltsigh and eventually to Drumnadrochit. The initial steep climb is rewarded with excellent views over Loch Ness. Before the path narrows to take you onto a lower track, take a short detour to the stone seat viewpoint for great views over Loch Ness. Try to spot the rock shelter before reaching Alltsigh. This wood is managed by the Forestry Commission.

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2 saturday happy mums market 10am - 1pm. nairn community centre, king street, nairn. pop-up market dedicated to preloved baby & children’s items. “hammers, prelude to the hunt & cleavers� flanagans bar, elgin. “hammers� starts off our gigs this year alongside “prelude to the hunt & cleavers�

6 wednesday nairn u3a: “a year of birdwatching in nairn� by seamus mccardle 1:45pm. nairn community centre.

01667 453537. www.nairnu3a.org.uk

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8 friday the classic rock show 7.30pm. eden court, inverness. 01463 234234. www.eden-court.co.uk

9 saturday bothy ballads champion of champions 6:15pm for 7pm. elgin town hall. tickets from elgin library: 01343 562603. www.elginrotary.co.uk

11 monday - 17 sunday forres chinese new year @ falconer museum the year of the snake. exhibition, talks and taster sessions. www.forreschinesenewyear.co.uk page 16 - February 2013

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Feis Inbhir Narainn Saturday 23rd TTraditional Music Group work for all abilities, from 8 to adult.

Advanced group work with Duncan Chisholm & Marc Clement 9.30am–5pm. Family Ceilidh 7pm–10pm. All welcome.

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For further details, telephone 01667 453476, e-mail info@nairncc.co.uk or check out our website at www.nairncommunitycentre.co.uk www.nairncommunitycentre.co.uk

12 tuesday inverness airport travel fair 2pm-6pm. free parking. airlines & travel agents will be available to advise you on breaks to various places. the pink castle philosophy club 7:30pm. riverside lounge, glen mhor hotel, inverness. your fun and friendly ‘thinking lgbt club’. www.pinkcastle.eu

13 wednesday “the cairngorm rare plants project� (highland rock garden club) 7.30pm. nairn community centre. illustrated talk by dr andrew scobie. contact john owen: 01320 366246.

15 friday cinema nairn presents “bride and prejudice� (12A)

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2004 7:30pm. nairn community & arts centre. tickets at door. 01667 453476. cinemanairn.blogspot.co.uk

16 saturday nairn men’s breakfast 9:45am for 10am. windsor hotel, nairn. speaker: howard cockburn. to book, phone campbell (01667 455149) by friday 15/02/13. highland branch of saltire society: “the second world war in wester ross” 2pm. strathpeffer community centre. 01667 459449. alan.niven@hotmail.com music nairn presents the gildas string quartet playing britten, beethoven & brahms 7:30pm. nairn community & arts centre. 01667 453476.

17 sunday moray wedding exhibition 12pm. elgin town hall. hosted by olive tree chocolate. free admission.

01343 547700. wedding fayre 12-4pm. the newton hotel, nairn. free admission. exhibitors will be offering their advice and expertise. contact hannah: 01667 459001. lion dance and chinese arts performance @ forres town hall free. www.forreschinesenewyear.co.uk for more information.

Fèis Inbhir Narainn Disathairne 23 Gearran Saturday 23rd Feb Talla-choimhearsnachd Inbhir Narainn Nairn Community Centre 9.30 - 5pm Seiseanan obair-bhuidhne le Groupwork with DUNCAN CHISHOLM & MARC CLEMENT (Advanced Groupwork) Intermediate and Beginner Groupwork available All instruments welcome Age 8 to Adult Cèilidh Teaghlaich 7.00 – 10f Family Ceilidh, 7.00 – 10pm

20 wednesday nairn u3a: gardeners’ question time with donald green and archie mclaren 1:45pm. nairn community centre. 01667 453537. www.nairnu3a.org.uk june field - spiritual evening nairn community & arts centre. 01667 453476. info@nairncc.co.uk

23 saturday happy mums market 10am - 1pm. thistle hotel, millburn road, inverness. pop-up market dedicated to preloved baby & children’s items. feis inbhir narainn nairn community & arts centre. traditional music group work for all abilities, from 8 to adult. www.feisinbhirnarainn.co.uk

24 sunday lofty arts family craft session 11am - 1pm. the loft, east grange farm, kinloss. face painting. make fun stuff. £4 per child. 01343 850111. booking desirable.

Visit www.feisinbhirnarainn.co.uk to download a booking form or contact Rhona on 01667 462681 or feisinbhirnarainn@feisean.org for more information

moray and nairn floral art club 7:30pm. ramnee hotel, forres. all welcome. for information, contact caroline: 01309 651375 or jean: 01309 673552.

15 friday t.rexstasy - tribute to marc bolan and t.rex @ ironworks 7:30pm. 0871 7894173. www.ironworksvenue.com

16 saturday the western front association: “the evolution & proliferation of war memorials in the north of scotland” 2:30pm. elgin library. chairman.wfasnb@virgin.net

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MARCH 2013 3 sunday 35th anniversary rumours tour: rumours of fleetwood mac 7.30pm. eden court, inverness. 01463 234234. www.eden-court.co.uk the northern scot series: nairn 10k registration from 1pm at nairn community centre. www.nairnroadrunners.co.uk/501.html

the 2013 global energy inverness 1/2 marathon, 5k team attack and 5k fun run www.invernesshalfmarathon.co.uk wedding open day 12pm - 4pm. brodie castle, forres. free entry. 0844 4932156.

23 saturday music nairn presents the gildas string quartet britten, beethoven, brahms. www.musicnairn.org.uk

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“growing alpines – secrets of success” (highland rock garden club) 7:30pm. nairn community centre. john owen: 01320 366246.

“a northern pictish kingdom: recent excavations” by gordon noble 2pm - 4pm, elgin museum hall. £3/£2.

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Dreaming of... ...Bermuda

Bermuda is located 1,000 miles north of the Caribbean and just 2 hours flying time from the East Coast of America which makes it a perfect destination for a stop-over en-route to New York or Boston. It is just 8 hours from Gatwick and British Airways offer connections from Inverness.

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The island’s culture is a rich fusion of British colonial history and African heritage. Bermudans are well known for their sincere friendliness and warmth. The island is famous for its Bermuda shorts that were fashioned on the British Military uniform for hot climates in the 20th century, and the Royal Navy still have them as part of their uniform today. This is taken very seriously with rules stating that Bermuda shorts should not be worn shorter than 6 inches above the knee.

Bermuda’s capital, the city of Hamilton, is packed with historic buildings, churches, shops, museums, galleries, parks and gardens. All of this set alongside a beautiful harbour. During the summer months Front Street in Hamilton City is closed to traffic one night a week for Harbour Nights. This is where the cruise ships dock and the harbour is transformed into a bustling festival of arts, crafts and food stalls, late night shopping and colourful live performances!

Bermuda is an all-year-round destination. The spring, summer and autumn months are the best time of year to make the most of spotless pink beaches such as the popular Elbow Beach and the exciting diving opportunities on offer. There are over 200 species of hard coral and wreck dives are very popular too with Bermuda boasting over 400 dive sites.

It is also famous for its 7 golf courses! This is more golf courses than any other small island in the world. The winter months are the perfect time of year for golfing. In 2013 the PGA Grand Slam of Golf will be played at the prestigious Port Royal Golf Course between the 16th and 18th of October.

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Many of you will, in your darkest moments, consider giving up on your lawn… too far gone… wouldn’t know where to start… best to get it dug up and put down a new lawn ! Replacing a lawn can be very expensive however whether you plan to replace it with a new lawn or even slabs or gravel. Consider this, a worn-out lawn can actually be renovated in situ at a fraction of the cost of removing and replacing the whole thing. I have included here a before and after picture taken just a few weeks apart last summer. I suggest there are 4 stages in the process, and you could either try this yourself, probably with some hired machines, or get some help (probably best as you have to live with the results for years to come).

1. Hollow tine Aeration removes thousands of cores, reducing compaction and allowing air to move in the root zone, encouraging microbial activity and root development.

2. Severe Scarification removes as much thatch as possible, allowing the seed to find the soil surface which always aids germination. Once the thatch has been removed it has to be cleaned off the surface by either raking or sweeping, using a leaf sweeper.

3. Seeding should be applied at a rate of 20-25gms per m². The seed, being on the soil surface, puts it in direct contact with the material that will help it germinate; it is however open to the elements and can be disrupted by heavy winds and birds’ feasting.

4. Top Dressing covers the seed. Many think top dressing should be a sandy soil mix. We actually use a lawn compost, manufactured from recycled green waste and therefore environmentally friendly. It contains nutrient to assist existing grass and promote good germination from the seed and aids good microbial activity. This is applied at 2kg per m².

All that’s required now is regular watering until the seed germinates (regular rainfall isn’t usually a problem in these parts). The best time to tackle this is June-Sept in Scotland, and that means starting planning now for your new lawn this summer. At around £2 per m2 to renovate, compared with around £12 per m2 to replace, it really is worth considering.

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It is difficult to imagine a more romantic setting for your wedding than a 17th century house set in a sheltered walled garden. However, Innes is not just a stunning venue which you and your guests will never forget, but also offers a wholly flexible programme to enable you to plan your day exactly as you would like.

Every wedding is unique and tailor-made for each couple. You may hold the ceremony here in the garden or in one of the two beautiful reception rooms. After the service your guests can wander around the gardens whilst you have your photographs taken in these tranquil, romantic surroundings.

The reception and dinner may be held in the East Dining Room or larger parties can be held in our marquee extension which covers a walled garden complete with a summer house for the bar and a fountain around which the tables are set. After dinner you may enjoy dancing or other entertainment and then drive away down the tree lined avenue and look back on a magnificent floodlit house.

Alternatively, you and some of your guests may stay the night in one of our splendidly appointed bedrooms and leave after a leisurely breakfast the next morning.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

01343 811114 / 07719 946789

Scottish Arboricultural Services Tree management solutions for public & private sector clients.

01309 611787 omacfarlane@sasconsulting.co.uk www.sasconsulting.co.uk

HANDYMAN Stitch It & Fix It Repair & Mend Service - Don’t ditch it let us fix it!

07891 576529 tphipps2751@yahoo.co.uk

Interested In Renewables?

AVC can design, install and service renewable heating system for both domestic and commercial properties.

We can offer you first class installation service with competitive prices. Log / Pellet / Chip boilers, Solar thermal, PV systems.

Please contact our office for further details.

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Nairn Scenic Properties 01667 459889

Papercrafts Boutique

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01343 548864

www.nairnscenicproperties.com

The Steading Workshop Carpentry & Cabinetmaker

01667 493492

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Britain’s most Northerly Heritage Railway

Quilt Creations

01343 870429

For all haberdashery and needlework needs

www.keith-dufftown-railway.co.uk

01463 719369

enquiries@thesteadingworkshop.co.uk www.thesteadingworkshop.co.uk

sales@creationsinverness.co.uk www.creationsinverness.co.uk

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SPORT & LEISURE

Property Letting Agency Services

01309 651258 / 07796 200640

Nairn Dunbar Golf Club

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RENEWABLE TECHNOLOGIES AVC Alternative Energy Ltd Boiler Servicing, Oil, Gas, LPG, Pellet

01463 233721 boiler.service@avcgroup.co.uk www.avcgroup.co.uk/scotland

RETAIL Geddes & Mellis Ltd More than just TV Specialists...

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Phone for full details or download an application from our website.

"A traditional model shop in the heart of the Highlands. With a working model railway layout the shop is a visitor attraction in its own right and offers railway models, plastic and balsa kits, tools, scenic materials and modelling supplies. A place of delight for all ages."

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Forres: 01309 672203.

Elgin: 01343 548844. www.beavtrav.com Elgin Museum

Visitors welcome

Scotland’s oldest independent museum.

01667 452741

01343 543675

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Vegetables are fat-free and cholesterol-free

All vegetables, by definition, are cholesterolfree and for all practical purposes, fat-free.

Over 95 percent of vegetables contain less than a gram of fat per serving, and even that insignificant gram is mostly unsaturated fats.

Although we may hate to admit it, our mothers were right when they told us to eat our vegetables! As with fruit, vegetables require little or no preparation. All you have to do is rinse, peel or cut to your liking and munch away! Most types of veggies are delicious raw.

Since they make such a great snack on the go, it’s easy to take a few carrots or celery sticks to work with you.

Fresh vegetables are also delicious in a salad.

If you prefer cooked vegetables, steam them lightly over a pan of water or in the microwave.

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scotgro.com Tel: 07580 231030

Mini £10 (1-2 people) Box £12 (2-4 people) Crate £16 (4-7 people)

Example of a standard box. The contents change regularly and vary according to season.

Make sure to cover them to trap the steam and nutrients. Be careful not to over cook them though because vegetables retain most of their flavor and nutrients only when they are cooked lightly. Avoid boiling or cooking vegetables with fat. Did you know that boiling and overcooking actually removes the good nutrients your body needs? And cooking with butter or oil can ruin the natural goodness of vegetables!

FRESH VEG TO YOUR DOOR! Fresh vegetables in-season, produce all locally grown and hand delivered to your door. Sound too good to be true? This service is now available from Scotgro, a family run business at Broombank Farm, Auldearn. Our aim is to provide our customers with the freshest seasonal fruit and vegetables straight from our farm. We offer a range of boxes to suit each customer’s needs.

The ‘mini box’ for an individual or couple, the ‘standard box’ for two to four people and the ‘crate’ for a large family. Delivery of our boxes can be arranged on a weekly, fortnightly or on a one off basis through our website or by telephone. You can easily pause your box if you’re having a week away or you’re feeling ‘vegged-out’. We also offer you the option of telling us of any veg you don’t like. That way, you’ll never get something in your box that will go to waste. produce to fresh local Delivering Evanton, s, es rn ve In your door: n, ow nt ra Black Isle, G , Elgin and es rr Fo , rn ai Aviemore, N th Lossiemou

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A:/ C:/ D:/ Computers .......................................................28 All in a Day’s Work ...........................................................28 Allan Studio Kitchens & Bathrooms ...................................2 AVC Group ..................................................................28,29 AW Landscapes ..........................................................27,28 Beaver Travel ........................................................18,19, 29 Broadley Garden Centre ..................................................15 Cairngorm Windows & Conservatories ............................13 Canary Dwarf ...................................................................28 Christie Elite Nurseries.....................................................28 Citadel Computers ...........................................................28 Clubhouse Nairn .........................................................20-21 Colquhoun PC Repair ......................................................28 Creative Piano..................................................................28 Culbin Photography..........................................................28 Curves Nairn ....................................................................27 Dunlops Autoshop ............................................................10 Elgin Museum ..................................................................29 Eliza-Kate, Craft & Activity Parties ...................................28 Express Beauty ................................................................28 Feis Inbhir Narainn ...........................................................17 Ferrari Horsefeeds............................................................11 Forres Tree Services ...................................................11,28 Gateaux Regal .................................................................11 Geddes & Mellis Ltd .........................................................29 Golf View Hotel...................................................................9 Gordon Scott Chartered Accountant ..................................4 GreenThumb (Inverness) ............................................22-23 Highland Green ................................................................28 Highland Leisure Training ................................................28 Humanist Society Scotland ..............................................24 Innes House .....................................................................25 Jack Carmichael Flooring.................................................28 JC Chimney Sweeps ........................................................28 Keith & Dufftown Railway Assoc. .....................................29 Kirsty Wright Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist...11,28 Legal Willwriters of Moray ................................................11 Logie Steading..................................................................11 Merry Maids......................................................................28 Moray Coast Veterinary Group...........................................3 Moray Firth Tutorial College ...............................................5 Mosset Tavern ..................................................................27 Nairn Community & Arts Centre .......................................16 Nairn Dunbar Golf Club ....................................................29 Nairn Model Centre ..........................................................29 Nairn Museum ..................................................................29 Nairn Scenic Properties ...................................................29 Newton Hotel & Highland Conference Centre.............26,31 Olive Tree Chocolate........................................................26 Papercrafts Boutique........................................................29 PSE (Auldearn) ..................................................................7 Quilt Creations .................................................................29 Roof Wizard......................................................................27 Sarah Hunt - 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WHOM WILL YOU BLAME? Upon which of the following excuses are you YOU CANNOT SAY “I have not been warned,” for building your hopes of escaping Hell and reach- this publication containing God’s Word is your warning and it may be your last. Search the scriptures ing Heaven? and see if these things are so. If you are concerned about

Whom will you these matters it is God’s Spirit striving to show you your danger, your guilt and your helplessness. There is blame if like the rich pardon for you today if you will have it. If you resist the man in Luke 16, you Spirit, God says: “My Spirit shall not always strive with die, are buried and man.” Genesis 6:3. in Hell you lift up YOU CANNOT SAY “There is plenty of time to your eyes being in settle this matter,” Listen to His solemn warning torments? against delay, “because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded...Then shall they call upon Me, but I will not YOU CANNOT BLAME GOD for God is “not answer.” Proverbs 1:24-28. willing that any should perish.” II Peter 3:9.

He would have all men to be saved, “For God so loved YOU CANNOT BLAME CIRCUMSTANCES the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that for there is nothing that can keep a sinner from whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have Christ if he wants to come to Him for salvation. Jesus says “Ye will not come to Me, that ye might have life.” John everlasting life.” John 3:16 5:40.

YOU CANNOT BLAME THE LORD JESUS YOU MAY SAY “I do not believe in Hell.” But, my CHRIST friend, two minutes in Hell amid the weeping, wailing and gnashing of teeth will change your mind.

You will realize then, as every one in Hell realizes today, that the Bible is the Word of God, that you are a sinner, that Christ died for sinners, that you could have been YOU CANNOT SAY “I am not a sinner,” for God saved had you believed and accepted the Saviour of says: “As by one man sin entered into the world, and sinners as your own personal Saviour. There are no death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that unbelievers in Hell, but they believed—too late. all have sinned.” Romans 5:12 You may say you do not believe all this, but the mere fact that you do not believe it does not alter the facts.

YOU CANNOT SAY for He said “I am come that they might have life.”

John 10:10 “Him that cometh to Me I will in no wise cast out.” John 6:37

“I am doing the best I can,” “I have turned over a new leaf ” “I have a good heart,” “God is too good to punish me in Hell.”

“I have done nothing worthy of Hell.”

God says all your “righteousnesses are as filthy rags” in His sight. Isaiah 64:6.

“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately (incurably) wicked.” Jeremiah 17:9.

“There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.”

Proverbs 14:12.

YOU ARE LEFT WITHOUT EXCUSE “What wilt thou say when He shall punish thee?” Jeremiah 13:21 The responsibility where you spend Eternity – (Heaven or Hell) is yours and yours alone.

Friend, listen! God is offering you mercy and pardon: God loves you, Christ died as a substitute for your sins on the cross. You have to receive Him for yourself; no-one can do it for you..you need to have repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus ChristBut do it now – or whom will you blame?

Jesus said … ‘’I am the W Way, ay, the TTruth ruth and the Lif Life; e; no man ccometh ometh un unto to the Father Father but b byy me me,,’’ 1 John 14:6

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