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Clubs,Societies & Regular Meetings CAWDOR CURLING CLUB Call 404291 or 07831 760049 or email dave_rob@hotmail.com CROSSROADS Provide and develop a high quality, cost effective, domiciliary respite care service for carers within Nairn & Distict. Contact 455369 GIRLGUIDING NAIRN Contact District Commissioner Jane Burns tel: 07962 190557 nairnshiregirlguiding@gmail.com GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND New branch volunteers needed at Nairn & Moray Branch. Call Anna Temple or Anna Roberts tel: 01309 694866 HIGHLAND HISTORICAL SEARCH SOCIETY Inverness based metal detecting club. Free equipment loan, tuition and regular places to detect. Beginners & new members welcome.Transport provided if needed. Contact Len tel: 01808 521340 anytime

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INVERNESS AND HIGHLAND BRANCH PARACHUTE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION 2nd Monday of the month, 7.30pm in the Royal British Legion, Huntly Street Inverness. All ex Airborne are welcome Contact Chairman macski38@yahoo.co.uk

NAIRN ARTS SOCIETY We meet in the Laing Hall, Fishertown. Regular demonstrations, exhibitions & sales of art works.

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NAIRN BOWLING CLUB Monday & Wednesday 2pm, Friday 7pm, April-Sept, Juniors Sunday. Contact Mary Pellow 455515. New members welcome

For anyone who just wants to sing. Covering music from Classical to Gospel, Music Theatre to Pop, Every Friday at Rosebank Hall, Academy Street, Nairn. Junior Voicegym is from 6.15 – 7.15 & Adult Choir 7.30 – 9.00 Price: £5 for everyone. Contact Simone on 07860569394 or simonelaraway@gmail.com 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 MORAY & NAIRN FLORAL ART CLUB Come and watch talented flower demonstrators at work. Meets 2nd Wednesday each month at Applegrove Primary School Contact May Bichan 01343 850634 MORAY ADVANCE MOTORISTS & MOTORCYCLISTS Reg. Scottish Charity SC 033561 visit www.morayiam.org.uk or call 01309 673954 MOTHERCORE MANTRA GROUP Tuesdays 7.30 - 9pm. Beginners.

Mantra is the repetitive chanting of sacred sounds for health, relaxation, stress relief and inner peace. Improves throat, voice & breathing. Tel. 459391 or e-mail ali.omshanti@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 DOMINO LEAGUE Contact 452496 NAIRN MEN'S BREAKFAST 3rd Saturday 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 Wednesday of the month, 2pm in Nairn Hospital. For people with Parkinson’s, carers & family members. Speakers & discussions on medical matters and topics of general interest. Call 455236 NAIRN PLAY & LEISURE SCHEME 6 week summer play scheme.

Mon, Wed & Fri 09.30 - 15.30hrs for children with learning difficulties in the Nairn area 4 - 18yrs providing activities & outings with trained staff. Call 452269 NAIRN SOCCER SEVEN'S Mondays 6pm - 7.15pm, Easter to October. Qualified SFA coaches provide coaching and games. P2 - P7. Contact 452930 NAIRN ST NINIAN BADMINTON CLUB Currently held at Nairn Academy gym hall every Thursday, September to Easter from 6pm 7.30pm. Age between 8 & 15 years. Contact 454716 or email mariadicarlo46@hotmail.com PET FOSTERING SCOTLAND Supporting pet owners in an

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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 RIDING FOR THE DISABLED Voluntary organisation enables physically & mentally disabled children & adults to enjoy the benefits of horse riding. Always looking for volunteer helpers.

Contact 01309 691823 or email tw-cm@negi.fsnet.co.uk ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION (RAFA) 2nd Tuesday of the month, 8pm, Royal British Legion, Nairn.

Offering friendship & welfare support to serving & ex-serving members of the RAF and their families.

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Entertainment & dancing every weekend. Highland Hall function suite available for weddings & parties of all sizes. Call 453201 SEWING GROUP NAIRN Contact 455012 SPEAKERS CLUB Leisure pursuit encourages & develops proficiency in public speaking. Training manual is available & new speakers follow a 10 speak programme individually evaluated. Contact 453373

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The Editor

As we slip into July 2012 our thoughts may well drift towards lazy summer days and holidays relaxing in the sun.

Spare a thought for the hundreds and thousands of people taking part in this summer’s Olympic Games and events like Wimbledon where traditionally, it seems, our creator reserves for us His most challenging weather.

Whilst the athletes and sportsmen struggle with the conditions we can ‘relax’ at our beach resort.

Please enjoy your break and think of others less fortunate!

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However, as the conversation between them progresses, it becomes obvious that she appreciates Jesus openness and honesty, although she might be a little scared by the amount he seems to know about her. It ends with her going back to her village to invite her neighbours to “Come and see a man who has told me everything I ever did” ( John 4 :29) In all of Jesus’ public ministry, he engages with the most unlikely people as a way of showing all

around him that faith has nothing to do with power or status, nothing to do with how religious folk are, or how religious they think they are, but everything to do with accepting the invitation to “come and see”. It’s what he says to some friends of John the Baptist who are tagging along behind him, wanting to know more but not sure how to ask the right questions.

They ask, “Where are you staying ? and Jesus replies “ Come and see”.

In other words, don’t be scared, come and ask, come and explore, come and see for yourselves.

The faith experience is something we can only find for ourselves and the great thing with Jesus is that the invitation is always there – “come and see”, come and find out for yourselves. The other thing is that it is an open invitation to anyone and everyone. In a whole variety of instances, Jesus demonstrated his

Ardersier with Petty Parish Church C of S Sunday service at 10.15am. Petty Sundays 12noon. Call 462224 Nairn Baptist Church 11am every Sunday & 6pm every third Sunday of the month. Meets in Nairn Community Centre. Call the Pastor 459672 or visit www.nairnbaptistchurch.org.uk Auldearn and Dalmore Parish Church Sunday Service at 12 noon. Rev Ricky Reid 451675.

Cawdor Parish Church Sunday service at 10.15am.

Rev. JS Mathieson 493217 Nairn Free Church Sunday at 11am with Sunday School & Creche (Gordon St); Evening 6pm (Gordon St); Youth Club for S1 up on Wed at 6.30pm (Rosebank Hall); Prayer & Bible Study Thurs at 11am or 7:30pm alternate Weeks (Gordon Street). Minister Murdo MacLeod 459131.

Nairn Christian Fellowship Sunday Worship 10.30am; Praise & Bible Study Wednesday 7.30pm. Call Sandy Shaw 456492.

Old Parish Church meets at 10.30am for morning Worship, Sunday School & Creche. Rev. Ian WF page 6 - July 2012

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love for all people by deliberately seeking out the stranger, the poor and vulnerable, the outcast and those considered unclean and he did it to show that he is not just for those who think they are right with God, but for everyone.

A contemporary theologian describes how the stories of Jesus inspired her.

To her the stories about Jesus revealed “an upside-down world in which treasure was found in the midst of darkness, in which the hungry were filled with good things; and where new life was glimpsed in a humiliated thirsty woman and a man who would die on a Roman cross - come and see for yourself !

Rev Alison Simpson St Columba’s Nairn

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St Ninians Church Morning Worship and Sunday School 10.15am. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7.30pm.

Rev. Ricky Reid 451675.

St Columba’s Scottish Episcopal Family Worship 10.30am. Evening Prayer 6.30pm. Rev. Canon Alison Simpson 452458.

St Mary’s Catholic Church IV12 4RJ, Saturday Vigil 6pm, Sunday Mass 11.30am, tel: 453323 United Reformed Church Morning Service with Sunday School & Creche 11am. Rev. Steven Manders 451443.

The Pentecostal Church of God Nairn Sundays at 10.30am. Minister: JD Grant 456088. www.churchofgodnairn.org Nairn Joint Service 1st Sunday monthly St Ninians 6.30pm If you are a member of a church not listed here, please email with details and we will print this in future issues.

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EXTRACTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF 9TH OF MAY 2012 OF NAIRN WEST COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Planning Issues Town Centre RY understood that the demolition of Old Community Centre/Free Church and Petrol station site will commence on Monday 14 May. Cllr Liz MacDonald commented that there was a delay due to turning off of utilities. The contractors are aware of the Curtis Cup and will make the site enclosed for the six week contract.

South Nairn RY had received application for planning permission for South Nairn, pre application public exhibition of initial proposals at Nairn Community Centre, Wednesday 23 May, 12 to 3pm, 4.30 to 7.30pm and Thursday 24 May, 12 to 3pm.

RY commented that it could be feasible that Scotia Homes receive planning permission prior to this application. NWCC had maintained the stance, no houses without a bypass. However, approx 220 homes could be built without bypass in place.

GV pointed out that the bypass plans from Transport Scotland did not include access to South Nairn, so therefore, a bypass being in place would be irrelevant, if no access was to be included.

GK asked if a meeting could be arranged with elected Councillors to discuss how to get best for Nairn with regards planning matters. The people of Nairn should decide what is going to happen in Nairn and not Councillors from other parts of the Highlands. RY requested that at the next joint CC meeting that all four elected Councillors attend to discuss.

GV commented on planning permission for bus station, that when one Councillor suggested a site visit as to whether a four storey building should be built there, another Councillor vetoed the site visit, and the planning permission was granted.

There followed various comments regarding the height of the building and how comparisons had been made between bus station and police station, but planners had failed to take into account that the police station is located on a hill, and a site visit would have confirmed that.

GK questioned the flats being allocated to young families where there was no lift. This

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would be impractical, for both the elderly and the young. RY was disappointed that NWCC objections were not heard at the meeting though the bus station is beside NWCC area, but River CC as statutory consultees were heard.

There followed discussion regarding whether in future when important planning applications were presented and comments had to be made within 14 days that all 3 Community Councils could get together and discuss and vote as to how to proceed.

BY felt that if 2 CC’s were in agreement, and as elected members, they would then hold the majority vote and opinion of Nairn residents. Councillor Macaulay felt that as a new administration was now in place they would try to make a difference and agreed that an opportunity for 3 CC’s and 4 Councillors to get together and discuss and have consensus was advisable.

RY concluded that all 3 CC’s are working well together and have four joint meetings annually and are going in the right direction.

ACTION: Chairman to set up meeting with 4 Councillors and other CC’s

Sandown/Common Good Fund There was some discussion regarding development brief and the outcome of public consulation ‘charette’ Graham Vine reiterated the opinion that THC cannot really be trustees of Common Good and be the planning authority at the same time. GV when attending a planning meeting and raise Common Good, those attending are told this is about planning and nothing to do with ownership. Planning issues are totally separate from ownership. The Planning brief is about planning and Common Good is about ownership and these are two separate questions.

GK commented that Common Good was left for the good of Nairn and that the money from this should go to the Ward Manager to benefit the Town.

Des Scholes mentioned that the £2.3 million debt has not gone away and what will the new administrations attitude towards the debt? BY felt that we have to have more united front instead of the divide and rule, that three different voices were sending mixed messages to the adminis-

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Any Other Business GK mentioned about the success of 8 sheltered houses constructed in the gardens of Corsee and that the original Victorian mansion has been put on open market, more likely to be purchased by developer to be made into flats or demolished for larger block of flats.

GK would like more sheltered housing by council, and suggested that NWCC write concerns and objections for affordable housing or buy to rent flats.

ACTION: Graham Kerr to draft letter to Council GK also commented on the decay of Rosebank Church and whether planning permission was still current on the church and what was happening with it. RY commented that it had been sold for £1. BY added, that the Rosebank Church had been sold by the Highland Council to become a Heritage Centre. Highland Council had failed to place any buy back clause when it had been sold and has been in a deteriorating state for past twenty years or more.

RY asked Cllr MacAulay to find out what is happening with Rosebank Church and report back to NWCC ACTION: Cllr MacAulay GK commented about Paddling Pool only opened for 2 months per year and that Louise Clark had suggested turning into soft play area. RY embraced the idea as possible project for NWCC to become ‘Jubilee Park’ but would await feedback from residents as to whether this was something that the residents would prefer to a Paddling pool.

Des Scholes informed NWCC that at River CC meeting there was concern over lease to Nairn Library running out in two years and were writing to ALO Highlife Highland to make a case to keep Nairn Library open.

DS also commented about the Cemetery and questioned whether THC had budget for new cemetery, and that RCC will write regarding this. RY receives copies of RCC letters and will write in support.

ACTION: CHAIRMAN – Support RCC regarding Library and New Cemetery

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School Holidays for 2012/2013 (all dates inclusive) Regional Closure Monday 13th August 2012 Autumn Term Starts Tuesday 14th August 2012 Autumn Term Ends Friday 5th October 2012 Regional Closure Monday 22nd October 2012 Winter Term Starts Tuesday 23rd October 2012 Winter Term Ends Thursday 20th December 2012 Spring Term Starts Monday 7th January 2013 Holiday Closure Monday 11th February 2013 Holiday Closure Tuesday 12th February 2013

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VETS Moray Coast ................................................(01667) 453161 Inshes Veterinary Clinic Inverness ..............(01463) 711777 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

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The saying goes that we are all Jock Tamson’s bairns. So, whatever differences we may have as MSPs in different political parties in our Scots parliament - we have a common bond as fellow citizens. In fact, behind the scenes we do, by and large, get on fairly well. There is a fair amount of good humour in the debates, which is necessary as some of the topics are fairly technical, not to say dull!

In an earlier debate, the First Minister gave a tribute to her Majesty the Queen on the occasion of her 60th anniversary, her diamond jubilee. Alex said that he could not reveal what he and her majesty talked about in their meetings, "But", he said, “I can say without revealing state secrets that we may have talked about horseracing." He is a noted follower of the horses.

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26 june - onwards interactive exhibition of modern automata & kinetic art 10am - 5pm, tuesday - saturday at the house of automata, kinloss (next to petrol station). free entry. call 01309 691212 for more information or visit www.thehouseofautomata.com

JUNE 29 friday ten tonne dozer @ flanagans bar 8pm, elgin. a night of hard rocking! supported by â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;semperfiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;slave systemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. email thesyndicate2008@btinternet.com or visit www.facebook.com/thesyndicate2008 for more info. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the marvel of peruâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; @ brodie castle 7:30pm. james ross & friends perform baroque music. tickets ÂŁ10. visit www.nts.org.uk/events or call 0844 493 2156

30 saturday mundole summer show, closing date 16th june, call 07901 602042 or visit www.mundoleequestrian.com india alba @ universal hall 8pm. findhorn foundation, the park, findhorn. tickets ÂŁ8 / ÂŁ10 concessions / ÂŁ6 u 16s available at the phoenix stores 01309 690110 or at www.wegottickets.com showstopperz at nairn community & arts centre. for SpotLight on Nairn and District

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21st ......................... Art Exhibition by Anne Pirie, in aid of Headway Highland elephone 01667 453476, For further details TTelephone e-mail, info@nairncc.co.uk or check out our website www.nairncommunitycentre.co.uk at www.nairncommunitycentre.co.uk

JULY 1 sunday mundole summer show, closing date 16th june, call 07901 602042 or visit www.mundoleequestrian.com andy zaltzman @ ironworks 7pm. 16+. for tickets or info 0871 7894173 or www.ironworksvenue.com treebadour puppet theatre presents â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;music from the heartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2pm, james milne institute, findhorn. (next to the stone piers). marionette show for children from 3 years. ÂŁ4 per person. bookings or info call elisabeth julian 01309 691225 or visit www.treebadour.co.uk

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JULY 2012 continued medieval jousting team ‘the knights of the damned’ @ brodie castle shows at 12:30pm & 2:30pm. battlefield highland re-enactment group. adults £8, family £23, concessions £5. call 0844 493 2156 or visit www.nts.org.uk/events

julian 01309 691225 or visit www.treebadour.co.uk music nairn presents scottish ensemble and alasdair beatson 7:30pm at nairn community and arts centre. piano quintets by schumann, alasdair spratt and schubert (trout). tickets £18, members £14, students £2. call 01667 453476

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7 saturday - 21 saturday art exhibition by local artist in nairn community centre. all takings will go to headway highland the local charity which supports people with brain injuries.

Findhorn Village Heritage Centre and Ice House

Explore the fascinating Ice House Scheduled Ancient Monument

Adult £16.00 Concession £14.00 Child £10.00

14 saturday - 21 saturday royal findhorn yacht club open week club open to non members – activities, bar, restaurant, café, special food nights. www.rfyc.net

17 tuesday the twits @ logie steading 6:30pm, live theatre outside at the steading. tickets full price £13.50, concessions £11, children (16yrs & under) £8. for bookings or further details call 01309 611378

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18 wednesday felt making with a twist 1pm - 3pm, falconer museum, forres. make a felt picture and learn to spin as well. free family drop-in. call 01309 673701 for info.

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11 wednesday the big roar 1pm - 3pm, falconer museum, forres. meet our lion and tiger and make a big cat mask. free family drop-in. call 01309 673701 for info. henry v @ logie steading 7:30pm, live theatre outside at the steading. tickets full price £13.50, concessions £11, children (16yrs & under) £8. for bookings or further details call 01309 611378

12 thursday ironworks summer showcase #1 7pm. 14+. feat. the parma violets, purple divide, winne & adrian telfer. tickets or information call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

14 saturday treebadour puppet theatre presents ‘organic pepper’ 2pm, james milne institute, findhorn. (next to the stone piers). marionette show for children from 3 years. £4 per person. bookings or info call elisabeth page 16 - July 2012

Thursday 26 July 2012 at 7.30pm Tickets: 01667 404401 info@cawdorcastle.com Gates open 6.00pm. Performance approx 2hrs 15mins (inc 20min interval).

SEATING IS NOT PROVIDED. Please bring your own low-backed chair or rug, warm/wet weather clothing, midge repellant and a picnic to enjoy in front of the castle.

Cancellation in the event of hurricane only when performance will be rescheduled. Tickets are non-refundable.

art society of inverness 68th annual exhibition eastgate centre, inverness. 200 paintings by local artists. something to suit every taste and purse! preview monday 16th 7-9pm by invitation only. contact: secretary@artinverness.co.uk

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21 saturday inverness highland games 1pm - 6pm, northern meeting park. early bird tickets on sale in the city centre from 10am on games day as everybody gathers to watch the armed forces day parade which will start at 12:15pm.

171st tomintoul highland games 12:30pm, traigh farm, arisaig. traditional highland games. highland dancing, heavy events, solo piping competitions, track & field events, games dance at 10pm. for info call allan macdonald on 01687 450 604 or email info@arisaighighlandgames.co.uk

25 wednesday pens, ink and ceiling wax 1pm - 3pm, falconer museum, forres. write a letter the old fashioned way & seal it with wax. free family drop-in. call 01309 673701 for info.

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JULY 2012 continued crossroads - strawberry tea at nairn community and arts centre. for tickets and more info call 01667 453476 or email info@nairncc.co.uk

26 thursday open air performance of hms pinafore by illyria 6pm, for 7:30pm start. adults £16 / conc £14 / children £10. enquiries & tickets call 01667 404401, email info@cawdorcastle.com or www.cawdorcastle.com ironworks summer showcase #3 7pm. 14+. feat. whisky river band, last summer effect & emma mitchell. tickets or info 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

29 sunday forres accordion and fiddle club players 1:30pm 4pm at brodie castle. afternoon tea served. call 0844 493 2156 or visit www.nts.org.uk/events lofty arts @ the loft 11am - 1pm, east grange farm, kinloss. creative fun sessions £4 per child - all children welcome (accompanied by an adult). booking recommended call 01343 850111

27 friday - 29 sunday speyfest 2012 - the playing fields on east street in the moray town of fochabers will be home to the 17th speyfest weekend. it is one of the longest running music festivals in scotland of its kind. visit www.speyfest.com for tickets & more information.

30 monday return of the lumberjacks @ ironworks 7pm. 16+. a triple bill of comedy. for tickets or info 0871 7894173 or www.ironworksvenue.com

AUGUST 2012 in brief

Summer Holiday Activities Activity Day Camps Wild Camping Experiences Bushcraft Qualifications Youth Volunteering Opportunities

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28 saturday treebadour puppet theatre presents ‘oaky doak and bluebell’ 2pm, james milne institute, findhorn. (next to the stone piers). marionette show for children from 3 years. £4 per person. bookings or info visit www.treebadour.co.uk or call elisabeth julian on 01309 691225.

119th dufftown highland games 11am - 5pm, mortlach school sports field, dufftown. ben rinnes 5 tops hill race, overseas visitors race, massed pipe bands, track & field, heavy events, tug o war, solo piping, highland dancing. for details contact a. brown on 01340 820342. wrestlezone at nairn community and arts centre. for tickets and more info call 01667 453476 or email info@nairncc.co.uk nairn show at kinnudie farm, auldearn. something for everyone. adults £10, conc/secondary pupils, £5 primary or pre-school children £1. courtesy bus from nairn bus station. free parking. for full programme visit nairnshow.org.uk/2012

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2 thursday ironworks summer showcase #4 7pm. 14+. feat. swamp radio, scum, toecutter & spoke too soon. for tickets or information call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com 3 friday - 4 saturday belladrum tartan heart festival in a beautiful setting just outside beauly. family-friendly & eco-conscious event attracts true talent. for tickets and details visit www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk 4 saturday treebadour puppet theatre presents ‘kasper and the stolen birthday cake’ 2pm, james milne institute, findhorn. (next to the piers). marionette show for children from 3 years. £4 per person. bookings or info call elisabeth julian 01309 691225 or visit www.treebadour.co.uk 6 monday al murray - pub landlord @ ironworks 7:30pm. 16+. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com 9 thursday ironworks summer showcase #5 7pm. 14+. feat. barry mackay, the galipaygos & ailsa lyall matthews. for tickets or information call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com 11 saturday historic wheels club - vintage car rally cars on view from 12:30pm - 4pm. enquiries & tickets call 01667 404401 or visit www.cawdorcastle.com. abernethy highland games and clan grant gathering 10:30am - 5pm, games field, nethy bridge. events & competitions remain much the same from year to year, but each is different as new competitors come on to the scene and new records are set. visit www.nethybridge.com/highlandgames for info. treebadour puppet theatre presents ‘kasper visits nessie’ 2pm, james milne institute, findhorn. (next to the piers). marionette show for children from 3 years. £4 per person. bookings or info call elisabeth julian 01309 691225 or visit www.treebadour.co.uk 12 sunday historic wheels club annual rally brodie castle, near forres.

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vehicle display open to public 2pm - 4pm. admission - £5 adult / £3.50 seniors & u12s /£13 family. free parking. all profits to charity. to enter a vehicle contact hwcwheeltrim@aol.com by 23rd july.

14 sunday - 21 sunday royal findhorn yacht club open week club open to non members – activities, bar, restaurant, café, special food nights. www.rfyc.net 15 wednesday inverness college uhi open day 12 noon - 6pm, longman campus refectory. for people interested in joining courses in aug & sept 2012. for info call 01463 273000 or email info@inverness.uhi.ac.uk 16 thursday ironworks summer showcase #6 7pm. 14+. feat. the little mill of happiness, kobi & naked red. for tickets or info 0871 7894173 or www.ironworksvenue.com 18 saturday nairn highland games at the links, nairn. linked with moscow highland games. piping competition, junior piping comp. highland dancing, athletics and heavy events, tug o' war and more. for details email info@nairnhighlandgames.co.uk treebadour puppet theatre presents ‘kasper and the highland games’ 2pm, james milne institute, findhorn. (next to the piers). marionette show for children from 3 years. £4 per person. bookings or info call elisabeth julian 01309 691225 or visit www.treebadour.co.uk feis rois trad trail @ ironworks 7:30pm, unreserved cabaret seating. for tickets or info call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com 18 saturday - 19 sunday cawdor castle garden tours with head gardener 11am & 2pm. included in normal gardens ticket. enquiries & ticket info call 01667 404401 or visit www.cawdorcastle.com 22 wednesday hms pinafore @ logie steading 7:30pm, live theatre outside at the steading. tickets full price £16, concessions £14, children (16yrs & under) £10. for bookings or further details call 01309 611378 23 thursday ironworks summer showcase #7 7pm. 14+. feat. graham brown, thousand stars & fifi & rodaidh. for tickets or information call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com summer concert tour: jls from 5pm, northern meeting park, inverness. visit www.ents24.com for details and tickets.

24 friday summer in the city: status quo from 5pm, northern meeting park, inverness. visit www.ents24.com for details and tickets.

25 saturday treebadour puppet theatre presents ‘crocodile has toothache’ 2pm, james milne institute, findhorn. (next to the piers). marionette show for children from 3 years. £4 per person. bookings or info visit www.treebadour.co.uk or call elisabeth julian 01309 691225 jools holland and his rhythm & blues orchestra from 5pm, northern meeting park, inverness. for details and tickets visit www.ents24.com 26 sunday grantown-on-spey highland games at heithfield park, grantown-on-spey. events include 56lb weight for distance championship, highland dancing, solo piping, open tug o war, running, cycling, field and heavy events plus mass pipe bands. for details call mrs e watt on 01479 873237.

30 thursday ironworks summer showcase #8 7pm. 14+. feat. roadway, jake bolt & toby michaels rolling damned. for tickets or information call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

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Chef’s Confidential Churros Spanish style doughnuts Our head chef has brought together a passion for cooking and influences from around the world to create a unique and eclectic dining experience based on sharing a selection of small dishes complemented only with good wine and good company …

1 cup water 2 tbsp brown sugar ½ tsp salt 1/3 cup butter 1 cup plain white flour 2 eggs ½ tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup caster sugar ½ tsp ground cinnamon cooking oil for deep frying method 1. Place water, butter, salt and vanilla extract in a pan and bring to the boil.

2. When boiling add sieved flour and brown sugar to the pan and stir over heat until mixture leaves the side of the pan and then leave to cool.

3. Add the eggs to the cool mixture and beat well until smooth.

4. Blend cinnamon and caster sugar together and leave to one side.

5. Place mix in a piping bag with star nozzle, heat oil and pipe 10 cms strips into hot oil. Remove after 5 – 10 mins once they have turned brown.

6. Coat in the cinnamon sugar and enjoy! They should be soft and custard like in the middle and crisp outside.

For a touch of luxury we serve with Scottish berries and chocolate fondue.

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With summer temperatures reaching over 30 degrees and winter temperatures rarely dipping below 15 degrees, you can holiday all year round with some great long stay deals to be had in the cooler months.

A highlight is the Blue Grotto which is one of the islands gems, a series of natural caves and only accessible by boat you will be taken into caves where translucent waters are truly blue, giving the grotto its name.

Visit the Mosta Dome which can be seen towering over the capital city of Valletta.

Built by the Knights of St John, Valletta is rich in history and architectural treasures.

It also makes a great city break.

Another must is Mdina (say as M-Dina). The silent city is medieval and was the former capital. A fortified relic, it is reminiscent of an era which has long since disappeared.

20 Minutes by ferry is Maltaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sister island of Gozo. A typical Mediterranean island, it is a world apart from Malta. Greener and more fertile than Malta, the Gozitans live life at their own pace but now share their island with visitors to the selection of hotels from budget to luxury spa â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or even a farmhouse for an authentic experience. If you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spare a week here try it as a two centre with Malta or it can be done in a day and use the hop on hop off bus travelling around the island or take your hire car over on the ferry !

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LYTHMORE, EASTER GLACKTON GOLLANFIELD, INVERNESS IV2 7UR OFFERS OVER £300,000 Stunning architect designed home is set in the idyllic semi-rural hamlet of Easter Glackton, 3 miles East of Nairn. Lounge, kitchen/diner, dining room, utility room, 4 bedroom, 3 bathrooms, double garage, summer house.

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BRUNTLANDS COTTAGE ROSEISLE NR BURGHEAD IV30 8UZ OFFERS OVER £300,000 Superior newly extended 6 bedroom/ 4 bath property located in stunning rural area minutes from Roseisle Park and Beach. Also comprises 2 Reception Rooms, Kitchen and spacious garage. Extensive gardens and parking area.

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There’s also a tasty BBQ and for young kids we will have a bouncy castle and children’s entertainment throughout the day.

But the real show-stopper is our spectacular Showhomes, we’d be very happy to show you around.

Looking forward to seeing you there. www.kylaurenhomes.co.uk

Showhomes at: Meadow Lea, Montgomerie Drive, Nairn IV12 5RW.

Open: Thurs - Mon 11.30am to 5pm Tel: 01667 452508 OUR WEEKEND WILL ALSO SEE THE LAUNCH OF KYLAUREN’S BIGGEST GIVEAWAY OFFER EVER!

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Inverness College UHI..........................Outside Back Cover JC Chimney Sweeps ....................................................23 Kylauren Homes................................................................28 Logie Steading - Outdoor Plays ..................................9 &19 Mackenzie & Cruickshank ................................................30 Moray Coast Veterinary Group ..........................................3 Moray Firth Tutorial School ................................................5 Nairn Community & Arts Centre ......................................15 Nairn Model Centre ..........................................................14 Nairn Scenic Properties ....................................................23 Olive Tree Chocolate ........................................................13 PSE (Auldearn) ................................................................24 Roof Wizard ......................................................................12 Scotengineering ................................................................23 Simply Red ........................................................................21 The Loft Bistro ..................................................................18 Unique Beauty ......................................Front Cover, 3 & 13 Varis Training ......................................................................7 Veroniqueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ......................................................................27 Voice Gym Choir ................................................................4 Wheelchair Care................................................................21 Wild Things ......................................................................18 Windsor Hotel....................................................................17

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