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Clubs and Societies AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Free, confidential help & support to the relatives & friends of problem drinkers. Local weekly groups in Highland area.

Call 020 7403 0888. www.al-anonuk.org.uk ARDGOUR BRIDGE CLUB, NAIRN Mon evenings (Oct - Mar).

Friendly Bridge Club meets Please contact the Club to find out times & venue. Call Bridget Kilpatrick on 01667 452025 or at bkilpatrick123@btinternet.com CAWDOR HERITAGE GROUP 3rd Wed of month (excl June, July, Aug, Dec & Jan), 7.30pm, Cawdor Community Centre.

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Research facilities at Nairn Museum. Call 01667 493218 GIRLGUIDING NAIRN Contact District Commissioner for further information. Call Jane Burns on 07962 190557 or email nairnshiregirlguiding@gmail.com HEADWAY HIGHLAND (NAIRN) SOCIAL GROUP 2nd Mon of month, 10am -

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12pm, St Columba's Church Hall, Queen Street, Nairn. Tea, coffee & biscuits served. For people & families affected by acquired brain injury. Call Blayne on 01667 451392 MORAY & NAIRN PONY CLUB Get in touch for more information at 01309 641483 or email at willandjudith@btopenworld.com www.pcuk.org NAIRN & DISTRICT BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION New beekeepers or visitors welcome at our monthly meetings. Call 01667 454887 or email jandjburns@hotmail.com NAIRN & DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB 1st Thurs of month (Mar - Dec), 7.30pm, Nairn Community & Arts Centre. Talks, visits & day outings with an Annual Show in August. All keen gardeners welcome. Call Anne Vincent (Sec) on 01667 462410 or email at nairndgc@yahoo.co.uk www.spanglefish.com/nairn anddistrictgardeningclub NAIRN & DISTRICT PIPE BAND Wed, 7.30pm - 9pm, the Nairn British Legion. More members needed who have experience in pipes or drums. We play at various local events & functions throughout the year. Call Susan (Sec) on 07776 008413 See also Facebook page NAIRN & DISTRICT SENIOR CITIZENS LUNCH CLUB Mon & Thurs, 12.30pm, Nairn Community Centre. Two course lunch, tea, coffee & biscuits.

Bingo, raffles, trips out & entertainment. New members welcome. Call Marleen McInnes on 01667 452886 NAIRN BOWLING CLUB ALBERT STREET Mon, Wed & Sat, 2pm & Fri, 7pm. Open for "spoons." Visitors always welcome. Call Bob Ferenth on 01667 258251. nairnbowlingclub.wix.com/nairn

NAIRN COUNTY FOOTBALL CLUB LTD For further information call 01667 453286 NAIRN DISABLED SPORTS CLUB We cater for bowlers & athletes who have a disability. Call 07766 952477

SEAFORTH CLUB Popular Private members club, welcoming guests & visitors to a warm, comfortable and friendly environment. Weekend entertainment, incl. bingo & dancing to live music.

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NAIRN EQUESTRIAN FUN CLUB For further information call 01309 641474 NAIRN GAELIC CHOIR Gaelic & other choral music, promoting the Gaelic language.

Call 01667 258829 or email at christinagillies@hotmail.co.uk NAIRN HIGHLAND GAMES COMMITTEE For further information call 01667 452422 or email at info@nairnhighlandgames.co.uk www.nairnhighlandgames.co.uk NAIRN HYDROTHERAPY POOL Mon - Sat, 9.30am. For general health & well-being. Helps all ages & many mobility problems.

Call 01667 455351 NAIRN LADIES CURLING CLUB Friendly club offering good fun social curling. New members welcome. Call 01667 404256 NAIRN SMASHERS BADMINTON CLUB Mon & Wed, 9am - 10.30am, Fri, 9am - 10am, the Games Hall, Nairn Sports Club. A sociable group & new members are always welcome, irrespective of ability. Call Jan Stuart on 07742 019286 NAIRN SYNCHRO SWIMMING CLUB Nairn synchro has both international & national swimmers. Call 01667 454223 or at wyn.mcfadyen@tesco.net NAIRN YOUTH CLUB Nairn Community Centre. A popular Youth Club with lots of activities. For further information call 01667 453476

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ROYAL BRITISH LEGION NAIRN Entertainment & dancing every weekend. Highland Hall function suite available for weddings & parties of all sizes. Call 01667 453201

SPEAKERS CLUB Leisure pursuit encourages & develops proficiency in public speaking. Training manual is available & new speakers follow a 10 speak programme individually evaluated.

Call 01667 453373 ST NINIAN BOWLING CLUB (Mid April - Sept), Greens open; Wed, Fri & Sun, 2pm - Spoons.

Viewfield, Nairn. Catering for all ages & abilities. Coaching available. Call The Secretary on 01667 452774 STRATHNAIRN FARMERS' ASSOCIATION For info please call Ray Smith or Donald Maclennan on 01463 790325/07796 750041 or 01463 731682/ 07860 116846 strathnairnfarmers@hotmail.com www.daviotvintage.co.uk T-EXCHANGE MAKERSPACE 3rd Fri of month, 7.30pm, Findhorn Village Centre. Make things, build things & exchange ideas. Call Bill on 07925 551191 THE NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY SCOTLAND (MORAY & NAIRN BRANCH) We're all about the can do, not the can't do. Come join us! www.nasmorayandnairn.org.uk

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Now, you might be like me, someone who changes the picture of my calendar each month with a seasonal picture theme. So, you might be less enthusiastic to change it to October which looks a bit dreary and uninspiring! Therefore, spare a thought for those who might suffer from mental health issues or the ‘Seasonal Affective Disorder’. The shorter days and colder weather of autumn can make anyone feel down. At the same time, the reduced light, warmth, and colour of autumn can leave you feeling a bit depressed, worried, or just exhausted.

We all know that Halloween will be promoted in a big way this month like it usually is. However, I wonder how many people are aware that the World Mental Health Day is held in October each year? After all, in more than 150 countries around the world different organisations will be rising awareness of metal health issues this October. In fact, seasonal depression can also affect your health, your relationships, and your everyday activities. Even the Bible makes us aware that people of

faith go through difficult and depressing times too.

The Bible does not use the words depression or mental health, but it does use words such as: downcast, brokenhearted, troubled, and despairing among many other poignant words. As I see it, there are stories of influential men and women of faith who struggled through dark times even disheartening times. Yet, many of us may find ourselves struggling with these same issues. For example, Elijah was discouraged, weary, and afraid of the threats of a wicked woman called Jezebel. Elijah prayed, ‘I have had enough, LORD…Take my life; I am no better than ancestors (1 Kings 19:4 NIV).’ Even Jonah said, ‘O LORD, take away my life, for it is better for me to die than to live (Jonah 4:3 - NIV).’

Incidentally, there are so many other examples in the Bible of people of faith feeling very discouraged - you just need to read some of the Psalms to hear their painful emotions.

You might be like someone (not a local person), who walked into our church wanting to end their life because of different tragic circumstances. The

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 Rev. Thomas M Bryson on 01667 451675.

Cawdor L/W Croy and Dalcross Parish Church Sunday 10.15am. Contact Rev Robert E. Brookes on 01667 493717 or RBrookes@churchofscotland.org.uk Nairn Baptist Church Nairn Community Centre. Sundays 11am. Contact Rev. Dr. Philip Egglestone on 01667 452764 or Secretary on 01667 452428. www.nairnbaptistchurch.org.uk Nairn Christian Fellowship Sundays 10.30am. Wednesday 7.30pm: praise and Bible study. Call Sandy Shaw on 01667 456492.

Nairn Free Church Sundays 11am with Sunday school and crèche, 6pm at Gordon St, Nairn. Junior Club at 6pm, for P4P7 and Youth Club at 7pm for S1-S6. Thursdays: Tiddlywinks: Parent and Toddler group at 10am and Bible Study Prayer Meeting at 7pm. Contact the Minister, Murdo MacLeod, on 01667 459131.

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person told me, ‘They did not do God.’ Well, at least they came into our church for help because it was open. Anyway, they shared their story of hurt and pain, but they left in a much better frame of mind than they came in by just talking to someone. Hopefully, you could be the very person who can bring hope to someone who is struggling by just listening to their story. But no matter how hopeless they might feel, there are things you can do! The more you understand about mental health issues, the better equipped you will be.

Personally, there have been moments in my life that all I had left was God and my faith. And like the Psalmist I can say, ‘…

For You, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You (Psalm 9:10).’ What a comfort to know that someone does care about us, even if we do not think they do!

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

crèche. Contact Rev. Alison Mehigan on 01667 453777 St. Ninian’s Church Sunday services & Sunday school: 10.15am. Evening service at 6.30pm on the last Sunday of the month. Contact Rev. 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 Saturday Vigil 6pm. Sunday Mass 10.30am. Contact Fr Damian Martell on 01667 456024. www.nairn.dioceseofaberdeen.org 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.

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Parliament Blog & Tide Times I was delighted to celebrate the first anniversary of the Scottish Government’s Baby-box scheme recently.

More than 52,000 boxes have been distributed across Scotland and the latest survey showed 100% satisfaction – certainly something to be proud of!

The box contains lots of useful items for the new baby’s first weeks of life and it can itself be used as a sleeping space. The boxes are having a real impact on families receiving them, and demonstrate that as a society, we value each and every child. It was great to see the box take its place in history in the Museum of Childhood in Edinburgh and have an opportunity to meet “the Baby box generation” – one of whom was toddling already – time flies!

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Food and Drink Fortnight at the start of September gives us all a chance to celebrate Scotland’s natural larder and the countless success stories in one of the biggest contributors to the national economy.

Moray played its part, not least at a parliamentary reception to celebrate the biggest number of distilleries in operation since World War 2. Local Moray malts featured, as you’d expect.

Whisky distillers have also agreed to meet me to discuss any possible help they can offer farmers and crofters should they have feed shortages this winter. It’s a further demonstration of the significant role distilleries play in the rural economy and of their understanding that communities’ wealth and well being depends on working together.

And if you didn’t get round to sampling some fine Moray produce including Speyside’s finest in September, St Andrews Day is coming up!

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These colder months can put a lot of pressure on families and individuals to keep their homes warm as we face rising energy costs.

That’s why I’ve organised an Energy Advice Surgery at the Nairn Community Centre on the 7th of December. Individuals will be able to meet with a number of businesses and organisations, such as WarmWorks, uSwitch and SSE. They will all be on hand to offer expert advice on energy saving measures, switching providers and helping with any other energy issues.

Last year’s surgery saw many constituents save hundreds of pounds by switching providers and others had long standing issues resolved by their provider on the day.

Further details can be found on my website www.drewhendrymp.scot If you need any help or assistance in the meantime please don’t hesitate to call my office on 01463 611024.

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Afghan Biscuits An Afghan biscuit is a traditional New Zealand biscuit made from cocoa powder, butter, flour and cornflakes, topped with chocolate icing and a nut. ... Invented in the 1940s the actual reason why it's called an Afghan biscuit is debated, with no reliable sources one way or another.

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info@findhornbayarts.com classical piano recital: peter donohoe performs works by russian masters 7.30pm - 9.30pm, inverness town house. £15 standard, £5 students call paul crowe on 01463 221535 or email at paul@paulcrowe.co.uk www.invernesspianorecitals.com the buke of the howlat 7.30pm, brodie castle, nts £12/£10/ family ticket £35. call findhorn bay arts 01309 675333 or email at info@findhornbayarts.com www.findhornbayfestival.com

1 monday - 19 friday highland archaeology festival 2018: celebrating the heritage of the highlands from earliest settlers to modern time free. call 07788 835466 or email at highlandarchaeologyfestival@gmail.com www.highlandarchaeologyfestival.org

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until 1 monday 3rd findhorn bay festival various events & timings in towns & villages in the findhorn bay area with artists of local, national & international renown. free - £20 call 01309 675333 or at info@findhornbayarts.com www.findhornbayfestival.com autumn speyside whisky festival: a celebration of scotland's culture & its national drink! 4 day event, dufftown area. www.whisky.dufftown.co.uk. facebook @ dufftown whisky festivals www.whisky.dufftown.co.uk & www.dufftown.co.uk

the alpha course, 7pm to 9pm, forres baptist church, clovenside chapel, clovenside road, forres. a free 12 week course to explore the christian faith. always starts with a meal &ends with an informal discussion. call rachael on 01667 455273 or email contactforreslighthouse@gmail.com www.forresbaptistchurch.org

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futureproof: a mile in my shoes (findhorn bay festival) secret locations in moray - see website for details. visitors to the giant shoe box will walk a mile in the shoes of a young local stranger whilst listening to their story. www.nationaltheatre scotland.com/productions/a-mile-in-my-shoes

highland astronomical society: venus; dark secrets behing the veil; speaker - simon cuthbert 7.20pm, smithton culloden free church scottish onithologists' club highland: tag-n-track: lesser black-backed gulls as you've never seen them before; speaker - hannah riley 7.30pm, culloden library, keppoch road, culloden, inverness. £3 members; £4 non-members. call kathy bonniface on 01463 772539 or 01808 511740 or email at highlandsecretary@the-soc.org.uk

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baghdaddies@ universal hall, findhorn, 7.30pm. £14/£12 concs/£10 u16s. call 01309 691170 or email at uhallpromo@gmail.com. www.universalhall.co.uk nairn u3a talk "farewell to britain's africian empire" by callum christie 1.45pm for 2.00pm, nairn community & arts centre. £2 members, £4 non-members (incl refreshments). call pauline ross (sec) on 01667 453537 or email secretary@nairnu3a.org.uk www.u3asites.org.uk/nairn/home

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

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5 friday - 7 sunday pictish arts society conference: reception on fri, conference on sat, field trip on sun 9am - 5.15pm on sat, elgin museum hall, 1 high street, elgin. £25. call janet trythall on 01343543675 or email at curator@elginmuseum.org.uk www.thepictishartssociety.org.uk

6 saturday findhorn scottish teas 2pm, findhorn village centre homemade cakes & savouries. fresh tea & coffee. call mo hyde on 01309 692339 or email at findhornvillagecentre@gmail.com proud ness 9am-midnight, inverness city centre & eden court (day), mercure hotel (evening disco) large-scale event for lgbti+ people & allies. parade, page 16 - October 2018

homelessness sunday various events throughout moray & the highlands. please check your local press, etc for details steam@alford tbc, grampian transport museum, montgarrie road, alford. adult: £8; concession: £6; child: £1. a real steam party with local & visiting engines giving rides, demonstrations & arena activities. call 01975 562292 or email at info@gtm.org.uk. www.gtm.org.uk ainglean gheata spiritualist church: deena mcbride, nairn 7.30pm - 8.30pm, the royal british legion club, sanquhar road, forres. donations at door. tea, coffee & cakes. call 07943 986897 great glen walking club: glen livet circuit 8am (early start) please arrive 15 mins , uhi car park, ness walk, inverness. grade: b; distance: 12 miles. www.greatglen.org

8 monday cinema nairn : murder ahoy 2pm, nairn community & arts centre. £2.50. www.cinema-nairn.co.uk highland disabled ramblers: strathpeffer 10.30am 3pm, strathpeffer. bring a picnic lunch. email at admin@highland-disabled-ramblers.org www.highland-disabled-ramblers.org rsgs lecture: sir john lister-kaye – a natural life 7.30pm – 9pm, highland council chamber, glenurquhart road, inverness. £10; tiso card £8; students, u18s free. email robert preece at rpreece@onetel.com. www.rsgs.org

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21 sunday green hive, by nairn river enterprise: national apple day harvest event 12pm - 4pm, viewfield park, nairn free. refreshments provided. apple swaps, apple pressing, games etc. bring your surplus fruit for swapping/pressing. bring your own picnic. call 07453 912697 or email at nre@greenhive.co.uk. www.greenhive.co.uk great glen walking club: aonach odhar from glen kyllachy 9am (please arrive 15 mins earlier), uhi car park, ness walk, inverness. grade: c+; distance: 8 miles. www.greatglen.org

23 tuesday - 25 thursday the 7th highland wheelchair curling triples competition 2018 23rd: 10.30am - 3.45pm; 24th: 10am - 3.15pm, inverness ice centre, bught park, inverness. watch wheelchair curlers from all over scotland & the north of england in action & compete to win the tesco trophy. call mo simpson on 07798 710404 or email highlandwheelchairtriples@ gmail.com

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Adult Fiction

Adult Fiction

By Lee Cooper

By Ruth Ware

Written by Lee Cooper, an award winning young writer from Turriff, these two books form part of an intended trilogy which chronicles the life of a man in Tillydrone facing his demons from different characters' perspectives.

In “Granite Grit” a young family man, Joe is haunted by demons from a childhood blighted by his father, a notorious criminal and brutal street fighter. When Joe loses his job and spirals into debt, he turns to what he knows: Boxing. He's forced into the clutches of criminal Mr Dean, and the brutal world of unlicensed boxing.

“Right Hand Man” delves into the life of Joe's father, Davie Rhodes, from a grim childhood in the Glasgow Gorbals slums, to working for The Godfather, then gunrunning for the IRA. On the run, he finds himself on “Europe's Most Wanted List” he's a survivor, but can he outrun his past?

When Harriet Westaway receives an unexpected letter telling her she's inherited a substantial bequest from her Cornish grandmother, it seems like the answer to her prayers. There's just one problem - Hal's real grandparents died more than twenty years ago. The letter has been sent to the wrong person. But Hal knows that the cold-reading techniques she's honed as a seaside fortune teller could help her con her way to getting the money. Once she embarks on her deception, there is no going back. She must keep going or risk losing everything,

Granite Grit / The Right Man

Junior Fiction

The Creakers

By Tom Flecther What would you do if you woke up to find all the grown-ups had disappeared? If you're like Lucy Dungston, you'll do anything to get to the bottom of it. With no grown-ups, chaos descends on Lucy's town. Kids are running wild, building roads of trampolines and eating cereal for every meal - but Lucy wants her mum back, and nothing is going to stop her. Not even the monsters who live in the upside-down world beneath her bed...

The Death of Mrs Westaway

Younge Adult Fiction

Secrets of Dragonia

By Dave Allan Daye Allan (16 years old) was born in Inverness and educated at Fortrose Academy.

As the future Queen of Dragonia, the world expects everything from Clare Silverhart. Instead, the wild-hearted Princess is out searching for a chance to change her fate. So when Clare awakens on her fifteenth birthday to find her kingdom being attacked and parents captured by enemy realm, Shaidania, her bravery is put to the test.With the help of Kilah, her white tiger, she embarks on a quest through the realms of her world to find her parents. Along the way Clare is forced to team up with mysterious and inseparable Shaidanian soldiers Arwin and Tajo who she must decide if she can trust.

Can a friendship be formed between destined enemies?

And what price will they pay for freedom?

Junior Non-Fiction

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