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HIGHLAND QUILTERS 3rd Tuesday of the month, SeptJune (December meeting 2nd Tuesday). Meet in Smithton Free Church Hall at 7:30pm. New members and visitors welcome. Visit www.highlandquilters.com LGBT 5K RUNNING GROUP Meets every Wednesday. Email: jampa40@yahoo.co.uk or text/call 07941 553620 for info. NAIRN SYNCHRO SWIMMING CLUB A sport with a difference. Nairn synchro has both international and national swimmers. Email wyn.mcfadyen@tesco.net or call 454223 NAIRN THUNDERBOLTS Mini Rugby Club for P4 - 7. Train on Sundays 10.30am - 12pm @ Viewfield, behind Nairn Museum. Call 01667 454963 or visit www.pitchero.com/clubs/nairnmi nirugbyclub/
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 NAIRNSHIRE FARMING SOCIETY Contact 01667 452760 or email secretary@nairnshow.org.uk SSPCA INVERNESS Contact 455012 NAIRN EQUESTRIAN FUN CLUB Contact 01309 641474 LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OF NAIRN HOSPITAL Our charity raises funds to provide extra comforts for staff and patients at Nairn Town County Hospital and also provide equipment for the hospital. Contact 452243
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PASTORAL LETTER & CHURCH MEETINGS Take a moment to think about Jesus the Saviour! Can you imagine if today were your last day on earth? What would you do, if it were? You may say that these are hypothetical questions. Of course you would be right, but these questions challenge all of us to be prepared for death at any moment. Now some people believe that you can come back as something else when you die; others believe there is no life after death; but the Bible says there is Heaven and Hell! Even if the Bible were not true, born again Christians have got nothing to lose either way when they die. But what if the Bible is true? Then it means those who reject God’s Word have everything to lose. Now there was a man in the Bible who was more concerned about making lots of money rather than taking the time to think about God or the inevitability of death. In other words, he was not condemned for his good business skills, but for making God irrelevant in his future plans. After all God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul will be required of you…’ (Luke 12:20). Why were God’s words, so harsh?
Obviously, that man thought God was irrelevant, and he did not take the Word of God seriously enough. God does not want any to perish and nobody has to if they are prepared to confess with their mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in their heart that God has raised Him from the dead (see Romans 10:9). Nevertheless, this message of the cross is foolish to those who are perishing (see I Corinthians 1:18). Therefore, it is worth taking the time to think about what happens when we die before it is too late. According to the Bible, our future is in the hands of God who can demand our lives at any moment he chooses! The story of Sujo John is about a man who took the time to think about Jesus when he faced death on the 11th September, 2001 (also known as 9/11). Sadly, nearly 3,000 people lost their lives during that evil terrorist attack. Anyway, Sujo almost lost his life on the 81st floor of the World Trade Center, Tower 1 (North), when an American Airlines Flight tore through his building. At the same time, his wife worked in Tower 2 (South), which was also hit by a plane. However, both of them managed to survive
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. Contact the pastor: 01667 459672 or secretary 01667 452351 or visit 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. Contact Rev. Alistair S Younger: 01463 242873.
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the horror of that day. In fact, Sujo took the time to cry out to Jesus to save him as his building was collapsing beneath his feet. Furthermore, he encouraged others to call on the name of the Lord before they died. Indeed, as they were doing this he could feel their building going down quickly. Yet he survived, and out of thankfulness to God - he shares his amazing story. Moreover, Sujo travels the world telling others about how important it is to know Jesus before it is too late! So are you prepared to give Jesus a thought today?
J Dereck Grant The Pentecostal Church of God Nairn
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 Family Eucharist on Sundays at 10.30am. Holy Communion on Wednesdays at 10.30am. conatct Rev.Canon Alison J Simpson 01667 452458 St Mary’s Catholic Church IV12 4RJ. Saturday Vigil 6pm. Sunday Mass 11.30am. Tel: 01667 453323. United Reformed Church Sunday services and Sunday School with crèche 11am. Contact Rev. Steven Manders: 01667 451443. The Pentecostal Church of God Nairn Sundays 10.30am. 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 and would like to be considered for inclusion or if there are any amendments to existing details, email tamsyn@spotlighton.co.uk
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nts highland conservation group project balmacara weekend project, depart 7pm fri. contact julie bond on 08444 932589 or email jbond@nts.org.uk to register your details.
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31 saturday
nairn & district gardening club annual flower show from 1pm at nairn community & arts centre. plant sale and raffle. carve carrbridge 10am - 5:30pm, village sports field, carrbridge, ph23 3ad. top chainsaw carvers from the uk & around the world. a day of family events incl. wood crafts, live music, activities, games, stalls, food & drink. park & ride available within the village. please follow the signs! www.carvecarrbridge.com
SEPTEMBER 1 sunday
16th motor mania at grantown on spey from 10:30am. admission is free making for a great and inexpensive day out for all the family. for details & programme visit www.grantown-motormania.co.uk admin@spotlighton.co.uk
SEPTEMBER EVENTS Tues 3rd – Sun 8th ............................Nairn Book & Arts Festival Sat 14th - Sun 15th ...................................... Coast to Coast Race Thurs 19th ............................ “Live Life Unlimited” Seminar with Joanna Hunter – Life Coach Fri 20th.............................................An Evening of Clairvoyance with Medium Michael Coe Fri 27th...................................................................... Cinema Nairn “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen” (12A) 2011 Sat 28th........................... Music Nairn – Da Vinci Trio-Piano Trio For further details, telephone 01667 453476, e-mail info@nairncc.co.uk or check out our website at www.nairncommunitycentre.co.uk
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kakatsitsi @ universal hall 8pm. £12 / £10 concs / £6 u16s . for details visit www.universalhall.co.uk or call the phoenix stores on 01309 690110 krazy nights kiss tribute @ ironworks 7pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com
7 saturday
the western front association: “the great escape: holzminden, july 1918” by derek bird 2:30pm. elgin library. 01343 870562. chairman.wfasnb@virgin.net cinema nairn presents 'the kid brother' (u) 10am at little theatre, king street. harold lloyd silent movie fun for all the family with andy may at piano. tickets at door. further info at cinemanairn.blogspot.co.uk the illegal eagles @ ironworks 7:30pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com brodie castle bel canto concert 7pm. adults £8 / concs £6. booking essential. further details at www.nts.org.uk/events dick gaughan @ universal hall 8pm. £12 / £10 concs / £8 u16s . for details visit www.universalhall.co.uk or call the phoenix stores on 01309 690110
15 sunday
the singing kettle - “rumble in the jungle” 12noon & 3pm. elgin town hall. tickets at sound & vision, elgin. 01343 543778. www.singingkettle.com open day abernethy nethybridge 12pm - 4pm at abernethy adventure centre, nethybridge. family fun day, free, activities, refreshments etc. all donations for food & activities will be divided evenly towards two local charities: explore abernethy & cairngorm mountain rescue. visit www.abernethy.org.uk brodie castle fairy and elf fair 11am - 3pm adults £1 / child £2 / concs £1. visit www.nts.org.uk/events. booking at www.earthtime.co.uk/event/fairy-and-elffair-elf-training-camp.
18 wednesday
nairn 3ua 1.45pm, nairn community centre. social afternoon with tea & biscuits - a chance to meet old friends and make new ones. find out more about the activities of u3a. for information contact pauline on 01667 453537 or visit www.nairnu3a.org.uk the baroness @ universal hall 7:30pm. £10 / £8 concs / £8 u16s . for details call the phoenix stores on 01309 690110 or visit www.universalhall.co.uk
19 thursday
house of cards presents : the magic numbers acoustic @ ironworks 7pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com “live life unlimited” seminar with joanna hunter – life coach 7:30pm at nairn community & arts centre. call 01667 453476 / www.nairncommunitycentre.co.uk
20 friday
an evening of clairvoyance with medium michael coe 7pm at nairn community & arts centre. call 01667 453476 / www.nairncommunitycentre.co.uk nairn men's breakfast 9:45am for 10am, dunbar golf club, nairn. meet other men, christian & non christian, share food & fellowship and hear what god has done page 12 - September 2013
22 sunday
laigh o’ moray vintage charity rally & fun day at inchkeil steading (elgin/burghead rd 4 miles west of elgin). in aid of quarrier - epilepsy. £6 / oap £4 / children £2 / u5s free. contact henry davidson 01309 676126 or gordon mckenzie 01343 541665
25 wednesday
aly bain & phil cunningham @ universal hall 7:30pm. £14/£12 conc /£10 u16s. call the phoenix stores on 01309 690110 or visit www.universalhall.co.uk
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21 saturday
in people's lives. speaker james strachan. to book a place call campbell on 01667 455149 by 6:30pm friday 20th sept.
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27 friday
a moray society lecture 2pm, elgin museum hall the moray society lecture series 2013/14 starts in september with "herring girls" by anne coombs. cinema nairn presents “salmon fishing in the yemen” (12a) 7:30pm at nairn community & arts centre. call 01667 453476 / www.nairncommunitycentre.co.uk
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28 saturday
the annual baxters pasta party 12:30pm - 6pm. bught park, inverness. tickets available online. www.lochnessmarathon.com/event-info/pasta music nairn presents ‘beinn artair piano trio’ 7:30pm at nairn community & arts centre. playing haydn, beethoven & mendelssohn. call 01667 453476 or visit www.nairncommunitycentre.co.uk saltire society 12pm, chieftain hotel, millburn road, inverness. eric allan will give a talk on "the golden age of scottish dance music". all welcome inverness abc boxing tournament north of scotland vs north of england select @ ironworks 7pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com
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or on our office phone 01343 541335.
encourage everyone to see the wonder of nature on their own doorstep. Earthtime also has a charity arm, Earthtime For All Ltd which was established at the end of 2012 to enable the organisation to take their activities to those members of the community who are disadvantaged and unable to access the sessions through the Community Interest Company.
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timetolet@btinternet.com www.time-to-let.co.uk
Findhorn Foundation
laura@tail-talk.co.uk
01463 250229
07818 415516
01309 651258 / 07796 200640
www.amanda.gwynne.co.uk amandagw@btinternet.com
07742 663573 / 01309 675787
Domestic Cleaning (Regular; one-off; end-of-tenancy; builders)
Consultancy Bio-resonance Therapy Natural Vibrational Healing Therapy
Time-to-Let Property Letting Agency Services
Universal Hall
Contact : Laura Allen
Merry Maids of Inverness and East Highland
HEALTH & BEAUTY
m_c_sandoval@yahoo.co.uk
Accredited, inspirational & life changing courses For info pack call Elizabeth Harley
01343 830052 elizpeace@live.co.uk www.reikitraining.org.uk
Thornhall Pilates, Yoga & Powerplate
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.
01463 233 721 Renewables@avcgroup.co.uk www.avcgroup.co.uk/scotland
Group Classes, One-to-One, Workshops Contact: Brigid
AVC Alternative Energy Ltd
01309 641283
01463 233721
b.aitken614@btinternet.com www.thornhall.co.uk
LEISURE
Boiler Servicing, Oil, Gas, LPG, Pellet boiler.service@avcgroup.co.uk www.avcgroup.co.uk/scotland
RETAIL
Beaver Travel Well Travelled...
Bridal Creativity
Forres: 01309 672203. Elgin: 01343 548844.
Bridal Wear & Alterations Contact: Andrea Peers
www.beavtrav.com
01343 319509 / 07784 910003
Thornhall Chalet
bridalcreativity@yahoo.co.uk www.bridalcreativity.co.uk
Self-catering, 3 beds, sleeps 4+2, open all year round Contact: Brigid
Geddes & Mellis Ltd
01309 641283
01343 542454
b.aitken614@btinternet.com www.thornhall.co.uk
www.geddesandmellis.co.uk
PROPERTY SERVICES Jack Carmichael Floor covering expertise since 1963
01343 552412 www.flooring-scotland.com
More than just TV Specialists...
In Stitches Boutique Mother of the Bride outfits, ladieswear, accessories, tailoring and alterations
01667 452020 institchesnairn@yahoo.co.uk www.institchesnairnltd.co.uk
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HARRISON’S Home Improvements Ltd SUMMER SPECIALS
FULLY FITTED KITCHENS Harrison’s Own Brand Kitchens
RENOVATIONS/HOME IMPROVEMENT PACK – 4 Home Improvements for only £20,000!
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COMMERCIAL AND DOMESTIC Service Plans Available Heating Direct Line Tel (01343) 556332 COME AND VISIT OUR SHOWROOM AT 16 Linkwood Place, Elgin Tel (01343) 551331
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THERE’S NO COMPARISONS TO HARRISON’S!
Harrison’s are proud to support The Kilimanjaro Kiltwalk Challenge 2013 1% of any home improvements purchased before 31st October will be donated to the challenge