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CLUBS & SOCIETIES AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Free, confidential help & support to the relatives & friends of problem drinkers. Local weekly groups. Call 020 7403 0888 for a contact number for your area or visit www.al-anonuk.org.uk BEFRIENDERS HIGHLAND Local charity providing supported friendships with a trained volunteer for people with mental health problems. Provides telephone befriending for people with dementia or memory problems and their carers. To receive a service, or volunteer to befriend someone, call Alan (mental health) or Liz (dementia) on 01667 451444 www.befriendershigland.co.uk or see their Facebook page.

CHILDREN’S HIGHLAND DANCE Wednesdays at Nairn British Legion Hall. Preschool 3:30pm -

4:30pm and Beginners 4:30pm 5:30pm. Call Elizabeth Fraser on 01463 729477 CROSSROADS Provide and develop a high quality, cost effective, domiciliary respite care service for carers within Nairn & Distict. Contact 455369 FAMILY FIRST (BADENOCH, STRATHSPEY & NAIRN) Support service via home based volunteer support and or group support for families with a child under 4. Contact Lynne 452865 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

HIGHLAND RUSSIA CONNECTION Russian language lessons, art and craft workshops, Russian dancing, educational talks, displays and exhibitions. Call Elena Reid 456245 or e-mail elena.k.reid@homecall.co.uk www.highlandrussia.org.uk INVERNESS ADVANCED MOTORISTS 5 Tuesdays from 22nd April, 7:30pm, Holiday Inn Express, Inverness. Improve your driving with the Inverness branch of the IAM - lectures and practical tuition to bring you up to the IAM test standard. For details email info@inverness-iam.org LGBT 5K RUNNING GROUP Wednesdays, 6pm, Inverness Leisure. www.gay-ness.org.uk Text / call 07941 553620 or email jampa40@yahoo.co.uk MORAY & NAIRN FLORAL ART CLUB 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm in The Tolbooth, Forres.

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NAIRN FRIENDSHIP CLUB Tuesdays, 2pm - 4pm in Nairn Community & Arts Centre. For over 16s, retired, disabled. Bring family & friends for an afternoon of entertainment. Tea, coffee & biscuits served. Entry £3. All welcome. Entertainers & volunteers needed. Call Moira on 01667 455011 or 07716 183466 NAIRN ROAD RUNNERS Thursdays, 7.30pm club night at

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For people no longer working full time who want to learn a little, explore special interests and meet new people. Interest groups include Mah Jong, history, reading, Scottish country dancing, Scrabble, films and eating out. New members welcome. For info call Pauline on 01667 453537 or visit www.nairnu3a.org.uk ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Entertainment & dancing every weekend. Highland Hall function suite available for weddings & parties of all sizes. Call 453201 SALTIRE SOCIETY HIGHLAND BRANCH Saturdays, 6 per annum 12 noon at various venues. To promote Scotland's cultural heritage, arts and imagination through a series of events and awards with local talks and events. for more information contact Convener Jim Miller on 01463 713552

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month, I tempted fate The Editor Last by suggesting that Summer might have arrived. Well - on the day I am writing this, temperatures in Kinloss have reached 27 degrees! Warmer than Barcelona I am told.

I am sure that these temperatures will not hold but maybe - let us hope - it is a sign of a warmer than average Summer Season.

A Poem (1st verse) by John Clare: Now swarthy Summer, by rude health embrowned, Precedence takes of rosy fingered Spring; And laughing Joy, with wild flowers prank’d, and crown’d, A wild and giddy thing, And Health robust, from every care unbound, Come on the zephyr’s wing, And cheer the toiling clown.

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PASTORAL LETTER & CHURCH MEETINGS God remembers “God will not forget your work and the love you have shown” Hebrews 6:10 James Sizoo said, Glamour isn’t greatness, applause isn’t fame, prominence isn’t eminence. The man of the hour isn’t apt to be the man of the ages. A stone may sparkle but that doesn’t make it a diamond. People may have money but that doesn’t make them a success. It’s the seemingly unimportant people who determine the outcome of life. The greatest forces in all the universe are never spectacular. Summer showers do more good than hurricanes but they don’t get a lot of publicity. The world would soon die but for the fidelity, loyalty, creativity and commitment of those whose names are not mentioned or honoured and are unsung heroes.

As they say, you may not think you

count for much in God’s Kingdom, or even this world, because you do not have certain qualities that others do like preaching, teaching or leading a public life. How wrong can you be! Listen: “God will not forget your work and the love you have shown as you help His people” The bible says, “People look at the outside… the Lord looks on the inside” (1Samuel 16:7) God sees what is on the inside and sees behind the scenes, the caring of the sick or aged loved ones, raising a family, encouraging others and contributing where you can.

Will Rogers once said, “We can’t all be heroes, somebody has to sit on the curb and clap as they go by.” So what we have to do is remember - we know the truth.

When you think you’re too small to do big things or feel that you are an unsung hero, try doing smaller things but in a bigger way.

Give it more heart and believe in greater things.

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

Auldearn and Dalmore Parish Church Sundays 12noon.

Contact Revd. Thomas M Bryson on 01667 451675.

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

Nairn Baptist Church Nairn Community Centre. Sundays 11am. Contact the Pastor on 01667 452764 or Secretary on 01667 452351 or visit www.nairnbaptistchurch.org.uk Nairn Christian Fellowship Sundays 10.30am. Wednesday 7.30pm: praise and Bible study. Contact Sandy Shaw: 01667 456492.

Nairn Free Church Sundays 11am with Sunday school and crèche, 6pm at Gordon St, Nairn. Wednesday cafe, 10am.

Wednesday Youth Club, 7pm for S1-S6. Thursday: 316 Club, 3.15pm, for P4-P7. Thursday Bible Study Prayer Meeting at 7pm Contact the Minister Murdo MacLeod on 01667 459131.

Nairn Old Parish Church 10.30am morning worship, sunday school and crèche. Call Rev. Alison Mehigan on 01667 453777

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As Marcus Borge once said, “The mind is the most powerful thing in all the universe.” So we have to put our minds to it. Do not get discouraged and give up, ”for you will reap a harvest of blessing at the appropriate time”. (Galatians 6:9) As they say, ‘little things are often more important than larger things’. Besides, as the Lord says, “Whoever can be trusted with a little can be trusted with a lot” (Luke 15:10) The thing is, are you handling the little things as much as you are handling the big things in life?

Rev Tommy Bryson Nairn St Ninian's Church of Scotland

St. Ninian’s Church Sunday services and Sunday school: 10.15am. Contact Revd. Thomas M Bryson on 01667 451675.

St Columba’s Scottish Episcopal Family Eucharist on Sundays at 10.30am. Holy Communion on Wednesdays at 10.30am. Contact Rev. Dean Alison J Simpson 01667 452458 St Mary’s Catholic Church IV12 4RJ. Saturday Vigil 6pm.

Sunday Mass 10am. Tel: 01667 453323.

United Reformed Church Sunday services and Sunday School with crèche 11am. Contact John C Brown (Secretary) 01667 453373.

The Pentecostal Church of God Nairn Sundays 10.30am.

Contact Minister JD Grant on 01667 456088 or visit www.churchofgodnairn.com Nairn Joint Service at Nairn St Ninian's Church of Scotland.

First Sunday each month at 6:30pm.

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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 ........................................03456 008855 British Red Cross Inverness ..........................01463 231620 Crossroads ....................................................01667 455369 National Rail Enquiries ..................................03457 484950 Railway Mission..............................................078419 85768 DOCTORS NHS 24 ...........................................................................111 Nairn Hospital A&E .......................................01667 452101 Nairn Healthcare Group ................................01667 452096 Nairn Sports Medicine Clinic ........................01667 454523 page 8 - June 2016

PHARMACIES Lloyds Pharmacy ..........................................01667 453100 Boots The Chemist ........................................01667 453169 VETS Moray Coast ..................................................01667 453161 Inshes Veterinary Clinic Inverness ................01463 711777 SCHOOLS Auldearn Primary School ..............................01667 452118 Cawdor Primary School ................................01667 402460 Millbank Primary School ................................01667 452240 Rosebank Primary School ............................01667 454090 Nairn Academy ..............................................01667 453700 Moray College Nairn Learning ......................01667 456759 DENTISTS Jones Jones & Behrendt ..............................01667 453189 RM Donald & Associates ..............................01667 454603 Dental Unit at Nairn Hospital ........................01667 422722 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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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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PARLIAMENT BLOG & TIDE TIMES This is a beautiful place and we have long enjoyed a well-deserved reputation as a world class tourist destination but, for good or bad, the days when mystery and undiscovered gems would draw people to explore the area with limited information are long gone. These days visitors have a wealth of choice and, powered by the Internet, have access to thousands of possibilities. They want to know, in advance, what they can do and, most importantly want to get here with the minimum of fuss. That's why, after nearly 19 years absence I'm delighted that British Airways are re-establishing a daily link between Inverness and Heathrow. Around 90% of international visitors to Scotland arrive by air, over a third through Heathrow, so the potential of the link is very good news for tourism and business.

By the time you read this flights will have already commenced and more visitors will be experiencing our unique attractions as a result.

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award I recently had the great pleasure of welcoming home Duke of Edinburgh participants after two days of activities in celebration of the origins of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, which originated from an idea that started at Gordonstoun right here in Moray.

The ‘Moray Badge’ was introduced by the founder of Gordonstoun and participants came from around Moray, including the Duke of Edinburgh himself while he attended Gordonstoun. The Duke of Edinburgh then subsequently sponsored the expansion of the scheme with it becoming the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award! Moray can be very proud of being the origin of what is now a highly successful and internationally recognised scheme. The day involved DofE participants from right across Moray and it was fantastic to see so many gaining the broad range of experiences that the Award Scheme offers and which will serve them well for the future.

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woodend wood engravers - exhibition at elgin museum. free. 10am - 5pm (mon - fri),11am - 4pm (sat). contact 01343 543675 or email curator@elginmuseum.org.uk.

MAY 2016 25 wednesday soup & coffee morning 11am - 1pm at dyke & district village hall. all welcome.

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until september newbold trust - garden tasters 10am - 1pm every saturday at newbold house, forres. all ages & abilities welcome. enjoy the beautiful walled garden & share seasonal gardening tips. monthly topic first saturday of every month at 11.30am. 01309 672659.

until october elgin museum, 1 high street, elgin 10am - 5pm (mon - fri),11am - 4pm (sat). contact 01343 543675 or email curator@elginmuseum.org.uk. falconer museum, forres 10am - 5pm (mon sat),1pm - 5pm (sun). contact 01309 673701 or email museums.forres@moray.gov.uk. nairn museum 10am - 4.30pm (mon - fri),10am 1pm (sat) at viewfield house, nairn. contact 01667 456791 or email manager@nairnmuseum.co.uk. inverness museum & art gallery, castle wynd, inverness 10am - 5pm (tues - sat). contact 01463 237114 or email inverness.museum@highlifehighland.com.

until 4 june geoff france photography exhibition 10am - 5pm at grantown museum, grantown on spey. for more info 01479 872478.

until 30 june ten - temporary exhibition 10am - 5pm at grantown museum, grantown on spey. call 01479 872478.

17 june - 24 september automata - mechanical wonders brought to life at nairn museum. 10am - 4.30pm (mon - fri),10am 1pm (sat) at viewfield house, nairn. contact 01667 456791 or www.nairnmuseum.co.uk.

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the guy fae the corries 7.30pm at the tolbooth, forres. an evening of story telling, chatting and book signing with ronnie browne. tickets (£12.50) from the falconer museum. over 16s only. wine & nibbles. contact 01309 673701.

27 friday elvana@ironworks 7.30pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com. le weekend (15) 7.30pm at cinema nairn. tickets at door. for info see www.cinema-nairn.co.uk. nairn 101-04 7pm - 9.30pm at the little theatre, fishertown, nairn. gathering curious people of nairn & local area to think, be and do something more. £5 - £10 suggested contribution. mini-bar available. for info visit www.nairn101.me, fb nairn 101 or call margo paterson 01667 257192.

28 saturday ladies’ greensomes open at abernethy golf club, nethy bridge. for info call 01479 821305 or info@abernethygolfclub.com.

29 sunday car boot sale (idca) 8:30am - 1pm, inchberry hall, orton, fochabers. turn up before 8.30am, no booking required. £8 per pitch / £16 per van (double pitch). tea / coffee / butteries cakes in hall and bbq food from the hut. visit www.wherecanwego.com. plant sale & teas, dyke parish church 2pm - 4pm at dyke & district community hall.

30 monday book club for 10 - 12 years 3.45pm - 4.45pm at forres library. for info call 01309 672834.

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Uncontrolled weeds on a lawn are generally less welcome, and not really necessary. After a few years, the lawn resembles a cabbage patch, and you don’t know where to begin!

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JUNE 2016 1 wednesday bards in the bookshop 7pm at nairn bookshop. prizewinning poets eileen carney hulme, forres & andy allan, kintessack. free entry/refreshments. for info call 01667 455528.

baby & children’s market 10am - 12pm at inverness leisure centre, bught park, inverness. nearly new sale of baby & children’s items. contact info@happymumsmarket.co.uk. seabirds - a talk by graham bell 8.30pm - 9.30pm at grant arms hotel, grantown on spey. free. for info email info@bwwc.co.uk or 01479 872526.

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nairn & district gardening club - ‘behind the scenes at wester hardmuir fruit farm’ 7.15pm at nairn bus station car park to arrange transport, for 7.30pm. amy henderson & brian o headhra@hootananny 9.30pm. free. red, amber, green: our birds of conservation concern by mark eaton 8.30pm - 9.30pm at grant arms hotel, grantown on spey. free. for info email info@bwwc.co.uk or 01479 872526.

3 friday gary innes & friends@hootananny 9.30pm. free. a winter weekend in vancouver by jim almond 8.30pm - 9.30pm at grant arms hotel, grantown onspey. free. for info email info@bwwc.co.uk or 01479 872526. fraser name day 11am - 3pm at the highland archive centre, bught road,inverness. original archive material on fraser surname, famous family trees & a quiz. for more info 01463 256444 or archives@highlifehighland.com. birdwatching talk: on heilan’ wings by mike crutch of a9birds 7.30pm at dava school guest house (on a939 at dava). wildlife prints on sale, proceeds to roy dennis’ highland foundation for wildlife. booking essential. 01309 651332 or email info@a9birds.com.

80s disco in aid of new adventures 4 all at the mosset tavern, forres. £8, £5 un-waged. tickets from the hub & babalu. contact vicky flood on 07545 107161.

3 friday - 4 saturday brew at the bog 2016 6pm at bog bain farm, inverness.

3 friday - 6 sunday room with a view: 4 highland artists at ardross community hall, nr alness. raffle in aid of highland hospice. fri: 6pm - 8.30pm, sat : 10am - 6pm & sun: 10am - 4pm. for info contact www.spanglefish.com/roomwithaview.

3 friday - 25 saturday fiona watson: paintings, collages & original prints at castle gallery, 43 castle street, inverness. contact 01463 729512.

4 saturday food and flower show - moray & nairn federation of the swi 1.30pm - 3.30pm at elgin town hall. vishten@the drouthy cobbler 7.30pm - 9.30pm. call 01343 596000 or visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk. page 18 - June 2016

the mystic shoes@mad hatters (above hootananny) 9.30pm. free.

5 sunday altyre house garden opening 2pm - 5pm altyre house. in aid of raleigh international & st john’s church, forres. £3. teas, cake stall, plant stall, gardening & cook books. the bikeathon, kingussie 10/11am - 4pm. in aid of chest heart & stroke scotland. £10 adults, £5 children - all proceeds to charity. email paul.corrigan@chss.org.uk or 01463 701198. elgin rotary club - motorfun & picnic in the park in celebration of hm queen’s 90th birthday 12pm - 5pm at cooper park, elgin. free entry. classic & performnce cars, motorbikes, it’s a knockout, exhibitors & displays. email jamson@uwclub.net or see www.elginrotary.co.uk for more info. the john langan band@the drouthy cobbler 8pm. call 01343 596000 or visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk. nairn 10 mile road race and family fun run (5k) 2pm start, registration at nairn community and arts centre 1pm. fun run - entry on day only. all proceeds to calum's cabin and glasgow children's hospital charity pre-entries close sunday 29th may. for info email: info.10mile@gmail.com

7 tuesday alzheimer sccotland cafe 10.30am - 12pm at the bowling green pavillion, st catherine’s road, forres. for anyone with dementia, carers and family to meet up for a cuppa in a relaxed and supportive environment. infifa ‘sweet smell of success’ 7:15pm at eden court cinema. followed by informal post film discussion. for more info visit www.invernessfilmfans.org.

8 wednesday quarrelwood forest run 6.15pm - 7.15pm at spynie village hall, nr elgin. third of the moray forest runs junior races (active schools trail running series) & 4 mile trail fun run for all. contact paul.rogan@moray.gov.uk. moray, banff & badenoch decorative and fine arts society lecture (mbbdfas) ‘constable’s paintings; experiments and innovations: how britain’s favourite painter of natural landscapes rebelled against established convention’ - lecturer eveline eaton 11am at the williamson hall, duff avenue, elgin. nonmembers £7 donation. new members welcome. email membership@nadfas-in-elgin.org.uk or visit nadfas-in-elgin.org.uk.

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16/6 12:00 Plant Identification & Woodland Botany Walk 16/6 19:00 Adventures with the Midnight Mountaineer 16,17/6 19:00 Taster Disc Golf 17,19/6 09:00 The Three Rivers Walk, 17,22,24/6 13:00 Secret Rothes: The Dounie&GlenGrantGardens 17/6 18:30 Experts in Short Trousers 18/6 09:30 Coasteering, 18/6 09:30 River Findhorn:Fish Floods & Alien Invaders 18/6 10:00 A Walk through a Revolutionary Landscape 18/6 14:00 Tracking and Bird Language 19/6 24:00 Midsummer Summit on Ben Rinnes 19/6 10:30 A Culbin Cycle - What lies beneath?

19/6 12:30 Secrets of Spynie - A Paddle and a Plod 20/6 08:30 BurgheadtoDunphailCoastalTrail-DavaWay 20,24,25/6 14:00 Walk Write Here; Wood, Water, Sand 20,24/6 18:30 Indoor Climbing 21/6 08:30 Dunphail to Cromdale Dava & Spey Ways 21/6 15:00 Secrets of Pluscarden

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Moray Walking Festival 16-26 June 2016 Explore Moray this Midsummer - from Thursday 16 to Sunday 26 June 2016, the newly named Moray Walking & Outdoor Festival has activities for all walks of life! Over 10 days you can see Moray from a different view; from the top of a hill at midnight, jumping off a cliff, from an open canoe, painting a coastline or tasting tea made from your wild view!

This year our guest speaker is Alan Rowan, the Midnight Mountaineer. When Alan Rowan finished his shifts as a sub-editor at a national newspaper, he knew he was too jacked up on deadline adrenaline to attempt sleep. He was starting to worry if he would ever complete his ambition to reach the summit of every Munro . He decided upon a single solution to both problems.

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8 wednesday - 9 thursday xponorth - scotlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading creative industries festival at the eden court, inverness. free. for more info www.xponorth.co.uk.

9 thursday highland decorative & fine arts society -â&#x20AC;?constable and the making of masterpiecesâ&#x20AC;? lecturer - eveline eaton 2pm - 3.30pm at smithton free church. murray road, inverness. contact averillbrodie@ymail.com or davidmartin30@hotmail.com. www.hdfas.org.uk.

10 friday the scone fairies@hootananny 9.30pm. praise concert with ruach 7pm at forres town hall. an evening of worship, word, testimony & ministry. no charge - just make a donation. for info email cfhhmoray@gmail.com or call 07835 583820.

11 saturday cawdor primary school summer fete 11am - 2pm (football tournament 10-12) a fun day for all the family. lots of stalls, entertainment, tug of war, mini highland games, face painting and more. ÂŁ2 adults, ÂŁ1 child. ticket includes free tea & coffee. all welcome. public image ltd@ ironworks 7pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com. super ceilidh with fraser & erik@hootananny 9.30pm. shinty - mctavish cup final@bught park for info see www.shinty.com.

2016 inverness music festival highlights concert 7.30pm at onetouch theatre, eden court, inverness. performance opportunities for talent of all ages.

11 saturday - 12 sunday burgie international horse trials 9am - 5pm by forres,

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moray. with food & craft stalls, trade village & side shows. email secretary@burgie.org or call 01343 850128 for info.

pre-1841 censuses - a talk by bruce bishop 11am 12pm at forres library. free. all welcome. for info call 01309 672834.

16 thursday - 26 sunday moray walking festival midsummer for the very latest info visit www.moraywalkingfestival.co.uk or email info@moraywalkingfestival.co.uk.

16 thursday an-grianan, forres: charity garden opening 11am 4pm teas, plant stall. ÂŁ4. proceeds to trees for life & community cafe forres & sg beneficiaries. www.gardensofscotland.org for directions. adventures with the midnight mountaineer@the drouthy cobbler 7pm. www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

17 friday the great highland bash@ironworks 7pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com. the mad ferret band@hootananny 9.30pm. music nairn presents: tom poster & friends (piano quintet) - dohnanyi & schumann 7.30pm at nairn community and arts centre. tickets at door or music nairn. www.musicnairn.org.uk or call 01667 455701. birdwatching talk: on heilanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; wings by mike crutch of a9birds 7.30pm at dava school guest house (on a939 at dava). wildlife prints on sale, proceeds to roy dennisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; highland foundation for wildlife. booking essential. 01309 651332 or email info@a9birds.com. highlands strongest man & highlands strongest woman 10am - 3pm at bught park, inverness. (part of the city of inverness highland games & gala weekend). contact gerry reynolds on 01463 785006 or email gerry.reynolds@highland.gov.uk.

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22 wednesday roseisle forest run 6.15pm - 7.15pm at roseisle forest picnic area. last of moray forest runs - junior races (active schools trail running series) & 4 mile trail fun run for all. contact paul.rogan@moray.gov.uk. birdwatching talk: on heilan’ wings by mike crutch of a9birds 7.30pm at dava school guest house (on a939 at dava). wildlife prints on sale, proceeds to roy dennis’ highland foundation for wildlife. booking essential. 01309 651332 or email info@a9birds.com. daimh - pirates of the hebridean@the drouthy cobbler 8pm. visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

22 wednesday - 26 sunday grantown 250 festival - annual celebration of the town. seven key themes: heritage, environment, sport & culture, music, trade, tourism, food & drink. for info see grantown250.org.

24 friday bon giovi@ironworks 7.30pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com. cinema nairn: 'brooklyn' (12a) 7:30pm at nairn community and arts centre. tickets at the door. for more information visit www.cinema-nairn.co.uk.

25 saturday piping at forres, european pipe band championships 2016 9am - 7pm in grant park, forres. pipe bands, craft fair, food & drink village, children’s activities, world tattie scone championship. call 07563 181286 or visit www.pipingatforres.com for info. mosiacs session at the bike shed, grant street, inverness. for more info call ann 01463 710375.

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vukovi: iain mclaughlin & the outsiders@ironworks 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com. findhorn over 60 summer sale 2pm at the james milne institute.

25 saturday - 26 sunday highland market 10am - 4pm at culloden battlefield. local crafts & produce. face painting & games for kids. free. 01463 796090 or culloden@nts.org.uk. craft & food festival@eden court 10am - 5pm. email isabel@exclusivelyhighlands.co.uk or info@exclusivelyhighlands.co uk fo more info. scottish traditional boat festival - portsoy 9am - 5pm, portsoy harbour. engages the local region, bringing together boats, music, crafts, food and drink to celebrate the region’s cultural heritage. for info visit www.stbfportsoy.com

25 saturday - 28 tuesday scottish hydro challenge 10am - 4pm at macdonald spey valley golf & country club. fun packed weekend, with free entry. for info call 01479 815100 or see www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk

26 sunday walk for parkinson’s - brodie castle 10am registration, 11am start. choose a gentle 1 mile stroll round the pond or a more challenging 5 mile walk. £10 - adults, £5 - u16s. to register email scotlandfundraising@parkinsons.org.uk. “ratburger” by david walliams 3pm - 5pm at brodie castle. adapted for the outdoor stage by heartbreak productions. adults £13, child £8, family £35 & concs £10. early bird prices at www.nts.org.uk. book early. for more info call 01309 641371. leo stannard@the drouthy cobbler 8pm.call 01343 596000 or visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

28 tuesday the turbans@the drouthy cobbler 8pm. call 01343 596000 or visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

29 wednesday soup & coffee morning run by dyke & district village hall & dyke church 11am - 1pm at dyke & district village hall. all welcome. birdwatching talk: on heilan’ wings by mike crutch of a9birds 7.30pm at dava school guest house (on a939 at dava). wildlife prints on sale, proceeds to roy dennis’ highland foundation for wildlife. booking essential. 01309 651332 or email info@a9birds.com. the drouthy cobbler comedy club@the drouthy cobbler 7.30pm. call 01343 596000

30 thursday commemorating the battle of the somme - a talk by ruaraidh adams-cairns 7pm at highlanders museum, fort george. £10, incls wine & nibbles. booking essential. please call 0131 3108765.

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The two waitresses coped well with a busy restaurant, with no-one being left to wait and tables were cleared efficiently. The restaurant is warm and cosy, the staff friendly and the food of a very high standard.

I highly recommend Kristoff's and will be heading back as soon as I can find an excuse, that's if I need one.

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