SpotLight on Strathspey & District April 2014

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CLUBS & SOCIETIES ALVIE STABLES Small friendly stables offering all abilities the chance to ride.

Novice - experienced riders. Mini treks for 20 mins or 1 hour trails.

Children's riding lessons are also available. For more info call 07831 495397 or email info@alvie-estate.co.uk AVIEMORE COMMUNITY CAFE Wednesdays 10am - 4pm. St Andrew's Church Hall. Tea, coffee, home baking; and homemade soup and roll or cheese scone from 12noon. Email Jane Alexander for more information pjanealexander@gmail.com BEADING & JEWELLERY MAKING WORKSHOPS The Imagination Workshop, Inverdruie, Aviemore. Learn how to use beads and wire to make your own amazing jewellery. Call Gayle Penney on 01479 812111 BUCCANEER THEATRE CLUB Club nights are Monday, 7pm at RAF Lossiemouth. New members interested in both onstage and back-stage activities welcome. For more info call Chris on 07789 552968 or Ally on 07887 513915.

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CARRBRIDGE OUTDOOR CURLING CLUB Contact: Patrick Blease on 01479 841359 COIRE CHORISTERS COMMUNITY CHOIR Thursday, 7:15pm, St. John's Church Hall, Rothiemurchus. New members always welcome. Call Carolyn Turner on 01540 662294.

DALLAS PARENT & TODDLERS Every Monday, 2pm - 4pm at Dallas Hall. Come join us for a cuppa & play. Contact Susan 01343 890439 / Emma 01343 890479 or find us on Facebook.

DUFFTOWN BOWLING CLUB Monday & Thursday evenings at the Memorial Hall. For details call Mr A Wright on 01340 820071 EDINVILLIE DARTS CLUB Meets Wednesdays from 7pm in the Edinvillie Hall. Anyone 13 years and over is welcome whatever your ability! For more information call Heather on 01340 871322 GRANTOWN AND DISTRICT BILLIARDS AND SNOOKER CLUB Monday, Wednesday, Fridays and Saturdays 7pm - 10pm at Old Church Hall in Dulnain Bridge, near Grantown-on-Spey.

GRANTOWN 1ST RAINBOWS We meet once a week for fun, crafts and friendship. Ages 5-7 Contact Jaci for information or to put a girl on the waiting list. Tel: 01479 873728 LGBT MORAY 1st Tuesday each month, 7:30pm at The Mucklecross Pub, Elgin.

18+ only. OR 3rd Saturday at 10:30am at The Mosset Tavern, Forres. Well attended group with mixed ages. For more details visit www.lgbtmoray.co.uk, email lgbtmoray@gmail.com or call 07598 418638 LGBT MORAY YOUTH Social networking group online on Facebook at 'LGBT Moray Youth' or contact Katie Quartly at lgbtmorayyouth@gmail.com.

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY (MORAY BANFF AND BADENOCH BRANCH) 2nd Wednesday of the month, 11am, Sherwood Suite, Eight Acres Hotel, Elgin. Lectures on a variety of arts related subjects delivered by experts from across the UK. New members always welcome. Call Sarah Fennings Mills on 01343 831002 or www.nadfas-in-elgin.org.uk ROYAL BRITISH LEGION DUFFTOWN Meets 3rd Tuesday every month, at 7pm, 50 Balvenie Street, Dufftown. On Mondays, 7:30pm Stramash - Traditional Scottish Music. Call 01340 820 514 SPEY ART GROUP, GRANTOWN ON SPEY Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm at Grantown Grammar School.

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Call Liz Downie 01479 872085 lizdownie1@btinternet.com STEP BY STEP IN MORAY Toddler group for isolated and vulnerable families. Thursdays 9:30am - 11am. Meets at Aberlour Church. Tel: Margaret 07583 835681.

STRATHSPEY HIGHLAND PONY CENTRE Open daily from Easter to end October, 9:30am - 5:30pm.

Winter opening by appointment only. Pre-booking essential Phone 01479 812345 (daytime) 07884 276368 (evening) STRATHSPEY RAILWAY ASSOCIATION Members/Volunteers help run the Strathspey Railway at Aviemore.

More needed to be train drivers, guards, station staff, signalmen & coach restorers. Training given.

Join and help the Railway extend to Grantown. For details contact Gill Kelly 01479 810725, email gill.kelly@strathspeyrailway.co.uk www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk

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

THE ROTARY CLUB OF ABERLOUR AND SPEYSIDE Meets on Tuesday evenings at 7pm in The Craigellachie Hotel, Craigellachie, AB38 9SR THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Burnside Road, Aviemore, Highlands and Islands PH22 1SQ. Contact us on 01479 810892 THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION The Square, Grantown-on-Spey Morayshire, PH26 3HF. Call 01479 87369 WALKMORAY (NHS GRAMPIAN) Do YOU want to get more active? WalkMoray offers volunteer-led, short, weekly walks in various locations. For details, contact the Healthpoint: 01343 567842.

WESTERN FRONT ASSOCIATION We hold 9 meetings per year on Saturday afternoons in Elgin Library. Open to anyone with an interest in WW1. Contact Derek Bird on 01343 870562 or email chairman.wfasnb@virgin.net www.wfascotlandnorth.org.uk PLEASE NOTE: Details of Clubs & Societies are published on a rotational basis.

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PASTORAL LETTER & CHURCH MEETINGS He was wearing a worn out women’s coat that was held together by two wooden clothespins. Bare feet stretched out of tattered trousers that were four inches too short for him. The only word that I could make out of his simple pleading speech was "job". And even though I had no work for him I felt so sorry for him on that cold Winter day that I said "Yes, come back tomorrow". His blinding smile said it all as he skipped back down the street.

To me he just seemed to be only a pitifully poor young Zulu man who was in desperate need of a job. In the coming weeks I found out that his name was Morgan. He was 23 years old. His mother had died when he was very young. His father was a careless alcoholic. He lived in a shanty made from pieces of tin that was originally built to house chickens.

After Morgan had been working for us for about six months, he mysteriously vanished and did not show up for work.

I did not yet know where he lived and had no way of contacting him. A few weeks after he went missing, I had gone to the hospital to visit another man. And, who should come running up to me but a heavily bandaged Morgan. He was beaming from ear to ear and saying “You found me! You found me!"

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the gangs in his township and had been in the hospital for several weeks. He came back to work after his stay in the hospital. Soon after he returned, a Zulu gentleman, who was a believer in Christ, came to visit me. He translated for me as I talked with Morgan about the tragedy that had happened to him.

“I was sure that those men were going to kill me. I was so very afraid.” Morgan exclaimed. I was so concerned about his spiritual condition and I asked him through my translator, “If you had died, do you know that you would go to Heaven?”

“I do not know about such things,” he honestly replied.

“Would you like to know?” we asked.

“I would surely like to know!” he enthusiastically replied. So, we opened our Bibles and showed him these words: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes on Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16). “I think I do believe”, he said.

“Can I show you what it means to believe?” I asked. We opened our Bibles then to John 1:12: “But as many as received him (Jesus), to them gave the power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name.”

“You see, Morgan, the Bible says to believe in Jesus means to receive him.”

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Mortlach Parish Church Sundays at 10.30am Tel: 01340 820049 (session clerk). All welcome.

Rothes Parish Church Sundays 11.30am. Tel: 01340 831381.

Rothiemurchus & Aviemore Church of Scotland St Andrews Church, Grampian Road, Aviemore. Sundays 11.15am. Website: www.standrews-aviemore.org.uk Sacred Heart RC Church Chapel Terrace, Aberlour, AB38 9LL Vigil Mass alternate Saturdays at 5pm. Tel 01340 810442 St Columba Episcopal Church High Street, Grantown.

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“So how do I receive Jesus?” he pleaded. “Let me show you what the Bible says in Romans 1:13: For whoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

“Morgan,” we explained, “to receive Jesus all you must do is call upon His name and ask Him to save you from your sins and trust the sacrifice He made for you. Would you like to receive Jesus into your life today?” we gently asked him. Without hesitation, he answered, “YES indeed!” Then, he bowed his head and asked Jesus to come into his life. Afterwards, Morgan’s face beamed. And in the coming days, the change in his life was incredible.

The simple message that we told Morgan that day is the same message that can change any life, anywhere in this world. JUST RECEIVE JESUS. Christ’s sacrifice for you makes ALL the difference!

Rev Rick Moeller Grantown-on-Spey Baptist Church

Followed by refreshments in the church hall. Email: blessings@stjohns-rothiemurchus.co.uk St Mary’s RC Church Fife Street, Dufftown, AB55 4AP Vigil Mass alternate Saturdays at 5pm. Tel 01340 810442 St Michael Episcopal Church St Michael's Episcopal Church, Conval Street, Dufftown. Family Eucharist every Sunday at 11 am. All welcome. Tel: 01343 862808.

St Margaret of Scotland, Episcopal Church High Street, Aberlour, AB38 9QD. Sundays 10am: Eucharist. Website: www.stmargaretsaberlour.co.uk Tomintoul Church of Scotland Sunday morning service 11.15am All welcome.

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British Summertime Ends Sun 26th Oct 2014 Halloween Fri 31st Oct 2014 Bonfire Night Wed 5th Nov 2014 St Andrew’s Day Sun 30th Nov 2014 St Andrew’s Day Observed Mon 1st Dec 2014 Shortest Day Sun 21st Dec 2014 Christmas Day Thurs 25th Dec 2014 Boxing Day Fri 26th Dec 2014 New Year’s Eve Wed 31st Dec 2014 New Year’s Day Thurs 1st Jan 2015

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for 2013/2014 (all dates inclusive) Spring Term Ends Fri 4th Apr 2014 Good Friday Holiday Fri 18th Apr 2014 Easter Monday Holiday Mon 21st Apr 2014 Summer Term Starts Tues 22nd Apr 2014 May Day Holiday Mon 5th May 2014 Summer Term Ends Thurs 3rd Jul 2014 for 2014/2015 (all dates inclusive) In-Service Day Mon 18th Aug 2014 Autumn Term Starts Tues 19th Aug 2014 In-Service Day Thurs 25th Sep 2014 In-Service Day Fri 26th Sep 2014

Useful Contacts Boat of Garten Community Hall . . . . . . . . . 01479 831213 Dufftown Community Centre . . . . . . . . . . . 01340 871641 Dufftown Mortlach Memorial Hall . . . . . . . . 01340 820287 Edinvillie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01340 871745 Fleming Hall (Aberlour) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01340 871853 Glenlivet Public Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01807 590486 Glenrinnes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01340 821061 Grant Hall (Rothes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01340 831578 Speyside Sports and Community . . . . . . . . 01340 871641 Tomintoul Richmond Memorial Hall . . . . . . 01807 580709

Aberlour Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01340 871693 Aberlour Post Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01340 871201 Aviemore Citizens Advice Bureau. . . . . . . . 01479 810919 Aviemore Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01479 813141 Aviemore Post Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01479 811056 Aviemore Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01479 813146 Aviemore Social Work Services . . . . . . . . . 01479 810251 Aviemore Tourist Information . . . . . . . . . . . 01479 810363 Badenoch Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01540 661596 Badenoch Learning & Resource Centre . . . 01540 662420 Dufftown Post Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01340 820244 Dufftown Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01340 820272 Grantown Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01479 873175 National Rail Enquires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08457 484950 Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

VETS Aberlour Veterinary Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . 01340 871385 Andrew Rafferty Veterinary Centre. . . . . . . 01479 872272 Morven Veterinary Practice Ltd . . . . . . . . . 01975 962837

VILLAGE HALLS AND COMMUNITY CENTRES Archiestown Village Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01340 810442 Aviemore Church Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01479 810280

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PARLIAMENT BLOG Every Highlander can be proud of our superb primary schools. I recently showed off the excellent Ardersier Primary to my colleague, the Secretary of State for Scotland, Alistair Carmichael and the following week I was treated to a Dragon's Den style presentation by the pupils of Bunsgoil Ghaidhlig Inbhir Nis in ASDA supermarket. In Ardersier Primary, youngsters take part in a range of citizenship activities. Needless to say, the children were all very enthusiastic and incredibly well rounded. The staff are doing a wonderful job. The would be entrepreneurs of Bunsgoil Ghaidhlig Inbhir Nis also astounded. As part of youth enterprise which helps primary school children create and run their own company, the team of eleven year olds gave a very professional and articulate business pitch. No doubt we will see them on future episodes of The Apprentice! It is important that we encourage responsibility, creativity and innovation in our young people from an early age and I want to see more initiatives that help develop the next generation. Danny Alexander MP

People the world over are contra suggestive. For example, on my travels to promote Scotland’s wave and tidal energy sector, I recently visited Stornoway. The visit was to host a summit to consider the challenges facing delivering to the Western Isles and Orkney and Shetland the increased connections they need to the mainland to export renewable energy - up to no less than 5% of the whole of the UK electricity needs. One man in his early forties, a native of Stornoway told me that 250 of his contemporaries from the island had recently held a school reunion there. He told me that all of them said that the Islands were the safest and best place in the world to bring up their children, but they had to leave the island for work. The opportunity exists now to bring renewable jobs on a large scale to the islands, and deliver opportunities for generations of young people to come. A prize worth striving for.

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MARCH 2014 28 friday scottish rock garden club, moray group 7:30pm, new elgin hall annexe, land street, new elgin. davie sharp - autumn bulbs of the peloponnese. call 01340 871504 for details. moray society lecture - "world war I" 7:30pm, elgin museum hall. derek bird will talk about the first world war and its effects on moray. traditional ceilidh & tea dance 2pm - 4pm, talla nan ros, kingussie. an afternoon of music, dance, song and delicious home baking.all welcome. door to door transport, including for wheelchair users, can be arranged from £3 - £4 depending on distance. book in advance by ringing 01479 810004. tea & cake £2pp

31 march - 12 april spey art group exhibition - highland life 10am - 4pm at grantown on spey museum. free entry. contact liz downie 01479 872085 or lizdownie1@btinternet.com

APRIL 2014 2 wednesday inverallan guild: ‘let’s try’ - arts & crafts 2:15pm in the inverallan church hall. wildlife warriors @ the scottish dolphin centre spey bay’s kids club is back for easter. £2 per child. call 01343 820 339 for more information.

5 saturday baby & children's market 10am - 1pm at millburn academy, inverness. 1000s of pre-loved items all under one roof! adult entry £1 (under 16s free) info@happymumsmarket.co.uk

29 saturday al-anon family groups ‘public meeting’ 10:30am 12pm at the thistle hotel, millburn road, inverness. if you are concerned about someone else’s drinking please come along - perhaps we can help. nairn variety show 2014 @ nairn community centre. a night of song, music & dance. tickets £15. proceeds to highland hospice. call jill on 07795 818089. in memory of fraser cruickshank who died at only 19. the scottish dolphin centre reopens 7 days a week. for details call 01343 820339 or visit whales.org ranger walks - ghost walk, grantown-on-spey 7:30pm - 10pm. meet at grantown caravan park car park. adults £5, conc. £3, family £12. call saranne bish on 01479 873914 or saranne.bish@highland.gov.uk. mundole equestrian: show jumping entry on the day. contact 07901 602042 or mundole1@btinternet.com moray roadrunners 10k and 3k fun run 2pm in cooper park. visit www.morayroadrunners.com for further information. admin@spotlighton.co.uk

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highland landscape & the future - what do we value?

9:45am - 4:30pm, smithton free church, inverness. study day with speakers & workshops on how we would like to see our landscape develop. £20 which includes lunch contact jenny on 01381 610301 or email jenny.brogden@btinternet.com highland darts challenge @ ironworks 7pm. over 18s. call 0871 77894173 • www.ironworksvenue.com

highland decorative & fine arts society (hdfas)‘out of the blue: the story of blue in art’ by alexandra drysdale ba (hons) 2:15pm - 3.30pm. non members £5. nadfas lecture at smithton free church, murray road, inverness. new members welcome. email membership sec drmaryharrison2@yahoo.com or chair davidmartin30@hotmail.com (07595 219308)

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9 wednesday wildlife warriors @ the scottish dolphin centre spey bay’s kids club is back for easter. £2 per child. call 01343 820 339 for more information. ranger walks - go fly a kite, kingussie 2pm - 4pm meet at ardvonie car park, kingussie. a chance to make kites out of bits and bobs and weather permitting, fly them. adults £3, conc. £2, family £8. contact duncan macdonald on 01479 873706 or email duncan.macdonald@highland.gov.uk

ranger walks - lords of the dance, kincraig 5am 7am. meeting place given out on booking. adults £5, conc. £3, family £12. booking essential. contact duncan macdonald on 01479 873706 or email duncan.macdonald@highland.gov.uk

12 saturday friends of ian charles hospital annual coffee morning from 10:30am - 12pm at the royal british legion, grantown-on-spey. macfloyd: into the distance 1967 - 1994 @ ironworks 7:30pm. 0871 77894173 • www.ironworksvenue.com

12 saturday - 13 sunday daffodil tours @ brodie castle as part of scotland’s garden scheme. the walks will take place on the hour from 11am with the last tour at 3pm and will last for around 45mins. the cost is £3 per person including nts members. visit www.nts.org.uk/events

The oldest continually operating rural mill in the country, Knockando Woolmill has been manufacturing tweeds and blankets on the banks of the Knockando Burn since 1784.

Recognised as a site of international historic importance, the Woolmill was awarded substantial funding and has undergone major refurbishment.

The Victorian textile machinery is now fully restored and visitors can experience the unique sounds and smells of yarn being spun and cloth woven.

Our fully interactive Visitor Centre, situated in the old Byre, offers the opportunity to experience our living history. We have a range of tours, from self guided to bespoke Heritage tours which are expertly guided by one of our team who will be delighted to enhance your visit with their in-depth knowledge of the site and its textiles.

The Café focuses on a range of coffees, teas and locally sourced produce such as organic handcrafted cheese from the Connage Dairy and hot smoked salmon delivered to the Woolmill directly from Buckie. Free range eggs are used in all our home bakes and our friendly staff will always try to accommodate special requests. The menu is simple, but everything is made from the freshest ingredients on site and changes with the seasons.

In the shop we have a range of textile products designed and made by the Woolmill – scarves, rugs and fabric. We also have a range of bespoke products made from our fabrics – teddies, one-off hand bags, hand cut caps as well as a range of pottery based on our Tartan and Tweed designs.

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17 thursday opening of draughts season on outdoor draughts board all day in the square, grantown-on-spey. this is a free event. for more info call 01479 873814 or email grantownenterprisesltd@live.co.uk lostalone @ ironworks 7:30pm. call 0871 77894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

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18 friday scottish rock garden club, moray group 7:30pm, new elgin hall annexe, land street, new elgin. ken butler - flowers of the north highlands of scotland. call 01340 871504 for details. ranger walks - lords of the dance, kincraig 5am 7am. meeting place given out on booking. adults ÂŁ5, conc. ÂŁ3, family ÂŁ12. booking essential. contact duncan macdonald on 01479 873706 or email duncan.macdonald@highland.gov.uk

19 saturday talks by laurie campbell, scotlands premier wildlife photographer 7:30pm, nairn community & arts centre. includes his best ‘landmark’ images. tickets from nairn community & arts centre or online at www.nairncameraclub.co.uk bags of rock @ ironworks 7:30pm. call 0871 77894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

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The Barn Steakhouse & Grill Review Friday 28th February Walking into The Barn Steakhouse & Grill we couldn't help but be impressed by the superb dĂŠcor. Although modern and spacious it maintains a warm and cosy feel. They have a fabulous bar which is very well stocked with a vast selection of local beers, lager and cocktails as well as an impressive whisky collection and you can't help but be mesmerised by the funky lighting.

With a warm welcome we were shown to our table and talked through the brand new menu and specials. Complimentary canapes while we waited for our starters was a nice touch and perfect to get the taste buds going.

Our starter of Goats Cheese Bruschetta arrived shortly after and was not only a visual delight but a treat for the taste buds too.

The mains include all the steakhouse classics with a few slightly more exotic choices such as Wild Boar Burgers and Bison Ribeye.

I had one of the specials - the Spicy Chicken Tower Burger comprising 2 spicy coated chicken fillets, mexicana cheese, tomato, red onion and lettuce on a brioche bun, my wife had Southern Fried Chicken & half rack of BBQ Ribs and the kids chose the 4oz Burger & Chips. A generous portion of chunky chips and coleslaw accompanied both adult meals. Everything was perfectly cooked, succulent, juicy and delicious with the quality of ingredients evident.

Although completely sated we simply had to sample a dessert.

The ice cream choices included bubblegum ripple, choco mallow and banana, to mention a few and we decided to share a Rich Chocolate & Caramel Mousse with Pistachio ice cream. Again, faultless and left us fighting over the spoon.

The restaurant also has a light bite menu and a full roast menu on a Sunday and since it is conveniently located next to the Playbarn (a huge children’s indoor soft play centre) and a karting track it could be the perfect place to combine with a fun day out with the kids.

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The Croft Inn Review Sunday 2nd March If you’ve never been along the Dufftown to Glenlivet road, you’ve missed out on the most amazing place to eat!

My wife, son and I decided that we would give The Croft Inn, Glenlivet a visit.

We had heard a lot of good things about the food since the new chef Steve took over last October.

We arrived about teatime and were lucky enough to get a table, although I advise you to book before you go to avoid disappointment. The Croft Inn is a warm traditional country pub and restaurant with friendly and attentive staff who made us feel very welcome.

The menu available was a delightful selection to suit all tastes and much of the food is truly local produce.

My wife started with Creamy Cheesy Garlic Mushrooms served with crusty bread. My son had battered local Haggis and Pudding slices served with homemade Onion Relish. I had the Chef’s special of seared Spiced Pork Belly and fresh salad with a reduced Balsamic dressing.

Our main meals were, fresh Buckie Haddock, chips and garden Peas; Duck Leg, chips, Roasted veg and slightly spiced Port sauce (options inc: new, mash and chipped Potatoes) - (we like our chips); Chicken breast stuffed with Dufftown Haggis wrapped in bacon, a mustard and whisky sauce, roasted veg and creamy mash.

Each portion was absolutly delicious and was more than enough so it was a struggle to be persuaded to have a dessert! I was delighted that I allowed myself to be tempted as my drunken Bread and Butter Pudding with chocolate and whisky soaked sultanas was to die for! My son had Sticky Toffee Pudding and my wife had something a bit lighter, a poached Pear with icecream.

Our evening was such a delight and all for around £20 a head.

How do you better that? You don’t, the food was amazing! So much so, we will be back! With the lighter nights fast approaching what better way to enjoy excellent food whilst surrounded by the most stunning views.

Great value, great service and Great food, thanks Steve and staff at The Croft Inn. p.s The Chef will be delighted to chat and answer questions if he has time.

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La Caverna Review Thurs 27th February We were just two for supper, Karen and myself, and were immediately made to feel extremely welcome. However, we were not alone as La Caverna was really buzzing for a Thursday night, far more diners than we expected. We enjoyed the less-formal atmosphere that the downstairs offers diners and we found ourselves seated in the fascinating architecture of an original 17th Century Salt Cellar. We were asked to consider menus that cover all tastes, offering a huge choice of continental dishes and delights. While we could select from 9 succulent starters, 7 pasta dishes, 15 pizzas, 8 different burgers, half-a-dozen ‘Specials,’ and far more besides, we fancied trying the tapas, as there were 14 different dishes helped by the fullest explanation of each one within the menus.

For starters we chose the Paté and Minestrone Soup – these were a great way to start the meal, especially as the Soup consisted of the full and flavour-filled freshness of Mediterranean vegetables, and the Paté was cleverly aided by a whisky infusion and the tastiest of salsas.

The tapas we chose were very diverse, and included 3 choices from the standard tapas menu – Chicken and Ham Strips with Mozzarella, Braised Beef in Red Wine and Cannelloni Beans, Sauted Garlic and Rosemary Potatoes with Salsa, and a further 3 choices from the ‘special’ tapas list – Fresh Crab with Lemon and topped with Prawns, Parma Ham and Buffalo Mozzarella with Melon, and Smoked Scottish Salmon with Marie Rose Prawns. Once again we were astounded by the variety of taste explosions that were placed on the table. Karen believed the Smoked Salmon and Parma Ham dishes were ‘to-die-for’, while I could not over-praise the Chicken and Ham Strips or Braised Beef – both were ‘melt-in-your-mouth’ heaven.

In summary - deepest levels of pleasure for the food and wine coupled with the awesome atmosphere of care and attention that came from all the staff at La Caverna. Friendly faces regularly appeared to ensure that our evening would pass smoothly and that we would leave so happily. Our grateful thanks go to all the waiting staff for making the meal a memorable experience and one to heartly recommend without reservation to family and friends.

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All types of lawn repaired, maintained and beautifully developed All works carried out by professionally trained, skilled and experienced greenkeeper Clean, tidy, neat and efficient work Moss Control, Hollow Tine Aeration and Deep Scarifying as required Domestic and commercial services available Spring Treatment Programme Our renowned Spring/Summer treatment formula slowly releases nutrients by feeding and strengthening the roots, developing the leaf and maintaining the lawn's deep green presentation.

For your no-obligation survey, analysis & quotation, please contact the experts on:

01343 811 114 NPTC Qualified

A local business built on trust, reliability & quality of service www.highlandgreenlawncare.co.uk

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STRATHSPEY & SURROUNDING AREAS

WHEELCHAIRS SCOOTERS RISER/RECLINERS RECLINERS ELECTRIC BEDS PLEASE ASK ABOUT OUR IN-HOUSE MOBILITY REPAIR, SERVICING & MODIFICATION CENTRE

All mobility repairs, servicing and modifications are made at our work-shop in Forres. We offer a collection and deliver service covering all areas in Moray and the North of Scotland*

*Exclusions apply, please ask for details.

FREE AT HOME DEMONSTRATIONS FREE DELIVERIES SERVICE & MAINTENANCE OPTIONS

HOURS OF BUSINESS Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Easy parking & disabled toilet facilities