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AVIEMORE WOMEN'S RURAL INSTITUTE 3rd Wed of month (Sept to Apr), 7.30pm, St. Andrew's Church Hall, Aviemore. New members are welcome. Call Molly on 01479 812608 or email at inverness-shireandislands@ theswi.org.uk

ABERLOUR BRIDGE CLUB Wed (Sept - Apr), 6.30pm for a 6.45pm start, The Aberlour Hotel. Call Audrey Gammack (Sec) on 07855 087984

CAIRNGORM CYCLING CLUB Tues & Thurs, 6.30pm - 9.30pm (training & social rides); longer rides some weekends. The Cairngorm Cycling Club is run by & for cycling enthusiasts in Strathspey & Badenoch of all ages & abilities. Email at treasurer.cairngormcc@gmail.com www.cairngormcc.co.uk

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CAIRNGORM PILATES Thurs, 10am - 11am, Boat of Garten Community Hall. Try your first class for £5. Normally £28 for a four-week term, £8 dropin.Before attending your first session, please call Lucy Boyes on 07783 427603 or 01479 821780. For information email lucy@cairngormpilates.com or info@boathall.org.uk COMMUNITY LUNCH Tues, 12.30pm, The Boat Hall for some soup, sandwiches & a cuppa - all for £4. Open to all, the Community Lunch is a great place to meet up with folk . Lifts can be arranged for those who don't have transport! Email at info@boathall.org.uk DUFFTOWN BOWLING CLUB Mon & Thurs evenings, the Memorial Hall, Dufftown. Call Mr A Wright on 01340 820071 https://www.facebook.com/grou ps/588882437915700/ GRANTOWN 1ST RAINBOWS We meet once a week for fun, crafts and friendship. Ages 5-7.

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GRANTOWN PARENT, BABY AND TODDLER GROUP Twice weekly, Inverallan Church Hall for fun & play for children &

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Call Simone on 01479 873922 HEAVENLY PIECES Wed (Apr -Sept), 2pm - 4pm, Knockando Church. Afternoon teas, home bakes. All welcome. www.moraykirk.co.uk KINGUSSIE SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLUB Wed (Sept - Mar), 7.30pm 9.30pm, Tala na Ros, King Street, Kingussie. New members and visitors welcome. Call 01540 662060 or 01540 661772.

KINGUSSIE SWRI 2nd Tues of month (Sept - Apr), 7.30pm, Tala nan Ros, King Street, Kingussie. Visitors most welcome. Speaker and home baking tea.

KNOCKANDO CRAFT GROUP Tues, 6.30pm - 8.30pm, Margach Hall, Knockando. General interest group. £2 per session.

Call Lucy on 01340 810229 MORAY & NAIRN FLORAL ART CLUB 2nd Wed of month (Mar - Jun & Sept - Dec), 7.30pm, The Tolbooth, Forres. Annual fee.

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SPEY ART GROUP, GRANTOWN ON SPEY Wed, 7pm - 9pm, Grantown Grammar School. Friendly group that welcomes new members.

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THE ROTARY CLUB OF ABERLOUR AND SPEYSIDE Tues, 6:30pm for 7pm, Aberlour Hotel, 87 High St, Aberlour, Call Tim Dolan (Sec) on 01340 871287 or email at tim.dolan@btinternet.com TOMINTOUL HEALTH WALK GROUP Fri, 10am, Tomnabat Court. Free.

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POKER TOURNAMENT Tues, 7.30pm, The Claymore Bar, Grantown on Spey. Texas hold ‘em poker tournament. £5 to buy in. Over 18s only. Email y.woolley@btinternet.com

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. Call Gill Kelly on 01479 810725 or email at gill.kelly@strathspeyrailway.co.uk www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk THE OSPREY MUSIC SOCIETY (TOMS) TOMS is a group operating under the umbrella of Boat of Garten Community Company, a charity which acts as an umbrella organisation to support groups within the village, runs events and manages community projects. Call Ann Napier on 01479 831213 or email at ann.nap@btinternet.com

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Pastoral Le er & Church Meetings "Behold! I am making all things new" Revelation 21:5 [NRSV]

August is a month when for many people things are new: new schools, preparing to leave home to go to university or college, preparing to enter the world of work at the end of school or after graduating, and some people come back from their holidays seeing their lives differently, thinking anew about their priorities.

For those entering a period of change, what does Holy Scripture say to them?

This world is not the final form of life, God promises us a "'New Jerusalem' coming down out of heaven from God" (Revelation 21:2 & 10 [NRSV]), the old order will be replaced with the new and God comes to earth with the following results: · God dwells with all mortals and wipes away all tears · Death is banished, along with mourning · All things are made new as

the former things pass away · God declares his work done (Revelation 21:3-6 [NRSV]) This seventh and final vision recorded in the Book of Revelation is the end point of the biblical story, and has been pointed to throughout the Bible from Isaiah, through Romans and by Jesus in St Matthew's Gospel. Isaiah tells us that "The Lord God will wipe away the tears from all faces" (25:8), that "God is about to create new heavens and a new earth" (65:17); Ezekiel proclaims that God pronounced that "My dwelling place shall be with them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people" (37:27)St Paul in writing to the Romans assures his readers that "Creation itself will be set free from its bondage and decay" (8:21), and St Matthew in his Gospel records Jesus as telling his disciples "Truly I tell you, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man is seated on the throne of his glory, …will inherit eternal life" (Matthew 19: 28 & 29 [NRSV])'.

Kingussie Parish Church Sundays 11am. All welcome. www.kingussieparishchurch.org.uk Knockando, Elchies & Archiestown Parish Church of Scotland Sundays 10am. Contact Rev Robert M Anderson 01340 831381.

Mortlach & Cabrach Church Dufftown. Sundays at 10.30am Tea & Coffee after. 01340 820049 (session clerk). All welcome.

Rothes Parish Church Sundays 11.30am. Contact Rev Robert M Anderson 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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This vision and the passages which point to the end of time are enormously significant because they tell us that God has a purpose for the world and that purpose is good, however much we may spoil things. God desires to be in contact with his creation and especially with the human race he created in his own image, God promises to be with us at the end of time and that the promises shown forth in the earthly life and ministry of Jesus Christ will be fulfilled at the end of time. This is truly stupendous news: that the God of staggering power, glory and holiness deems it good to dwell with mortals like us, we are told that God will win the Faith of the faithful, or they will find God encamped in their midst, and above all God is compassionate, wiping away tears. This is truly Good News for all mankind.

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St John Episcopal Church Sunday 10.30am: Eucharist.

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: 01466 793841.

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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Parliament Blog As Parliament has now gone into summer recess, I am looking forward to spending more time back in Moray and meeting with constituents.

Reflecting after completing my first year as the local MP, it has undoubtedly been a very busy time. I held 75 surgeries at locations all across Moray meeting with local people and giving them the opportunity to bring their cases and problems to me, which I have done my best to assist them with. During this recess, I will be once again be getting out on the road and visiting as many places as I can across the area. Moray is vast and varied constituency and I’m aiming to get out to all corners of it this summer and I’m really looking forward to meeting you all. Please feel free if I am in your town or village to stop by and say hello.

The Raigmore Parking Campaign has been overwhelmed by the positive responses and the continued support we have received since the campaign launched in May 2018.

Those who have engaged with the campaign so far have shown that there are many viable solutions to the hospital’s parking woes. However, more information will be needed before NHS Highland can choose the way forward.

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That is why the Raigmore Parking Campaign is calling on NHS Highland to launch another traffic survey for patients and hospital visitors so we can find a solution that works for all.

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I regularly see first hand the great work our community & third sector groups do across the Highlands. One challenge they often come up against is the matter of funding, and it is something they often raise when I meet them.

It is vital these organisations secure the funding they need and it is often difficult to keep up to date with all the different funds that could help. I am delighted to be able to host my second funding fayre that will bring together some of the many organisations offering funding prospects with community & third sector groups in the constituency.

I look forward to welcoming organisations like the Big Lottery Fund, Age Scotland, Creative Scotland and many others to Inverness Town House on 7th of September from 12pm.

If you are from a community or third sector group, I would encourage you to come along and find out what funding opportunities may be available to you.

Further information about this event and my regular constituency surgeries can be found on my website: www.drewhendrymp.scot

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for 2018/2019 (all dates inclusive) Summer Holiday Ends Fri 17th Aug 2018 In-Service Day Mon 20th Aug 2018 Autumn Term Starts Tues 21st Aug 2018 In-Service Day Mon 17th Sep 2018 In-Service Day Tues 18th Sep 2018 Autumn Term Ends Fri 12th Oct 2018 Autumn Holiday Starts Mon 15th Oct 2018

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3 friday

black isle show mansefield showground, muir of ord. preview evening on 1st & show day on 2nd. call rod mackenzie on 01463 870870 or email at blackisleshow@btconnect.com www.blackisleshow.com

drop in session: uhi 11am, uhi inverness campus for anyone looking for advice on funding for study. go for an informal chat with the friendly team. for info see www.inverness.uhi.ac.uk yoga therapy with connie mcgrath bwy(dip) 2pm - 3pm, the oaks, morriston road, elgin. free but need to book. 1st & 3rd fri of each month. specific yoga which can support & nurture people affected by cancer or progressive illness. call mairi mcfadden on 01343 562460

tea in the park run by glenlivet & inveravon community associations 11.30am - 4pm, glenlivet hall. morning coffee, light lunches & afternoon teas will be served. local craft stalls. email at tea.in.the.park@icloud.com

highland field sports fair 10am - 5.30pm, moy estate, inverness. entertainment & activities for all the family with an emphasis on field sport. call 01808 521466 or email at info@moyfieldsportsfair.co.uk www.moyfieldsportsfair.co.u

1 wednesday - 2 thursday 1 august - 26 august

1 august - 27 september

strathspey in the great war 10am - 5pm (mon - sat), grantown museum, grantown on spey. adults ÂŁ4; children free. the role & impact of wwi on the lives & families of the local community through the local newspaper, the strathy. call 01479 872478 or email at info@grantownmuseum.co.uk www.grantownmuseum.co.uk

2 thursday

federation of holistic therapists (fht): avalon retreat centre, roseisle; speaker - elizabeth harley. an interactive presentation incl a 5 tibetan yoga taster session 6.30pm - 8.30pm, the inkwell, francis place, elgin. www.fht.org.uk/moray blue light rides 10am - 5pm, grampian transport museum, montgarrie road, alford. a chance to enjoy a ride around our circuit in an array of vehicles, including an ambulance, fire engine or police car call 01975 562292 or email info@gtm.org.uk www.gtm.org.uk wdc scottish dolphin centre: otter & osprey walk 7pm - 9pm, wdc scottish dolphin centre, spey bay, fochabers. ÂŁ3 per person; u16s free. must be bought in advance. children must be accompanied by an adult. please wear appropriate clothing & footwear. call 01343 820339 or email at dolphincentre@whales.org underwater photography: speaker- jack perk. details the differences from land based photography & experiences with seals, river fish & rockpools 8.30pm - 10pm, grant arms hotel, grantown on spey. free. call 01479 872526. www.bwwc.co.uk

2 thursday - 4 saturday

2018 belladrum tartan heart festival belladrum estate, beauly. summer music festival. fancy dress theme is bollywood. www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk

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3 friday - 4 saturday until 4 august

cairngorms ceilidh trail various events 7 timings. offers training & performance opportunities to musicians aged 16 to 22yrs. www.feisspe.org.uk

until 5 august

four artists inspired: exhibition of ceramics & paintings; inspired by the scottish landscape, seascape & more. meet iain bain, jude edgar, george mackenzie & sue sabrovalaki 10am - 5pm, logie long room, logie steading

4 saturday

ladies' open 9am, abernethy golf club, nethybridge all welcome. call 01479 821305 or email at info@abernethygolfclub.com. the aberlour strathspey highland games 11am, alice littler memorial park, aberlour. traditional events, stalls & attractions for all the family. call brian cameron (sec) on 01340 810436 or email at brian@ashg.scot. www.aberlourhighlandgames.co.uk great glen walking club: carn nan tritighearnan 9am (please arrive 15 mins earlier), uhi car park, ness walk, inverness. drade: b+; distance: 7 miles. www.greatglen.org newtonmore highland games 9am - 5pm, the eilan, newtonmore. traditional events & the clan macpherson annual rally & march to the games. call tom robertson (sec on 01540 673348 or email at knockmalloch@onetel.com pancake brunch 10.30am - 12.30pm, grantown community centre. all welcome. call 01479 872262 www.grantowncommunitycentre.org

5 sunday

much ado about nothing@cawdor castle, 7.30pm, outdoor play by botanics theatre

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moray ramblers: ben wyvis (munro) 8am, bus leaves forres. adults £11 & children - £5. grade: strenuous; distance: 8 miles. bookings on the wed prior to the walk. call evie mcivor on 01343 820844 or email at bookings@morayramblers.org.uk inverness ramblers: an groban, gairloch 9am (please arrive 15 mins earlier), uhi car park, ness walk, inverness. grade: b; distance: 6.8 miles call andy on 01463 242177 or 07452 287001 www.ramblers.org.uk crafternoon session 1pm, knockando woolmill £2 donation to book place. suitable for all skills, bring a new or current project & make new friends with like-minded individuals. www.kwc.co.uk/collections/craft-workshops cairngorms farmer's market 10am - 4pm, the square, grantown on spey. local produce & crafts. call 07708 169813 or email at alasdair.boyne@tesco.net

7 tuesday

highland astronomical society:can you hear black holes & neutron stars colliding; speaker: prof giles hammond 7.20pm - 10pm, lecture hall, smithton culloden free church. meetings open to the public - first visit free. www.spacegazer.com

9 thursday

grantown show 2018 8am - 5pm; dance, 9pm - 1am, heathfield park, grantown-on-spey. agricultural show, trade stands, pageant & marquee dance Cawdor July 18.pdf 1 06/07/2018 09:42 call julie grant on 01343 551113 or at grantownshow@btinternet.com

www.grantownshow.co.uk cairngorm cycling club: social bike ride from aviemore 6.30pm 8.30pm, myrtlefield car park, aviemore. free. ride will be at no-drop pace with riders looking after each other. email atinfo@cairngormcc.co.uk. www.cairngormcc.co.uk pond dip safari: loch vaa, carrbridge 2pm - 4pm, strathspey. free, but booking essential. donations welcome. family event. all equipment provided. call saranne bish on 01479 874696 or email at saranne.bish@highlifehighland.com

10 friday

handlebards 'romeo and juliet' at brodie castle (outdoor theatre) 6.30pm, brodie castle. dress warmly & bring a picnic & rug or low seating. advance booking is advised. refreshments available. call rebecca harrison on 01309 641371 or email at raharrison@nts.org.uk. www.nts.org.uk/events

11 saturday

the abernethy highland games 2018 8.30am - 6pm, games field, nethybridge. known as the "friendly games" email at highland.games@nethybridge.com www.nethybridge.com/highlandgames ladies day at ascot: prosecco day doors open 1.30pm, the grant hall, rothes. £30pp. prize for best hat. limited number of tables of 8. first race at 2pm, finishing at 5pm. call pauline on 07926 571690 banff & moray members' centre (national trust scotland): "chicago" booking essential. trip to pitlochry theatre with a high tea at kingussie. booking essentia. call janice oakes on 01309 675224 or email at

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SUNDAY 5th AUGUST Bard in the Botanics presents Shakespeare’s MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING 7.30pm £15 Full Price £10 Concession

FRIDAY 17th AUGUST Quantum Theatre Presents Family Friendly THE RELUCTANT DRAGON 6.30pm £15 Full Price £8 Concession

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11 saturday - 12 sunday

kings & clansmen 12pm - 4pm, fort george, ardersier. meet the rival forces of the jacobite risings face-to-face. learn secret jacobite symbols, handle a real sword, etc forest fest highland folk museum, kingussie road, newtonmore. a celebration of woodland culture with a weekend of traditional skills, including tree felling using axes & hand saws, etc. call 01540 673551

12 sunday

historic wheels annual rally 2018 2pm - 4pm, brodie castle. historic wheels will be returning to brodie castle for their 42nd annual rally. call rebecca harrison on 01309 64137 or email at raharrison@nts.org.uk. www.nts.org.uk/events men's open 9am, abernethy golf club, nethybridge call 01479 821305 or email at info@abernethygolfclub.com. www.abernethygolfclub.com pirate day 10.30am - 4.30pm, wdc scottish dolphin centre, spey bay, fochabers. pirate fun, games & activities. no booking required just turn up, a parrot is an optional extra! aviemore triathlon 9am - 5pm, badaguish centre, aviemore. two courses to suit all abilities. both are based on the beautiful loch morlich & glenmore forest. email info@durtyevents.com www.durtyevents.com great glen walking club: walk 1 - ben tree grade a; distance: 6.5 miles & walk 2 - dava moor & knock of braemory grade: c; distance: 10 miles. 9am (please arrive 15 mins earlier), uhi car park, ness walk, inverness. www.greatglen.org

12 sunday - 13 monday

keith show 9am - 6pm, seafield park, keith. showcases product from agriculture & forestry, sporting goods, toys & games industries. call 07816 316559 or email at info@keithshow.org.uk www.keithshow.org.uk

13 monday - 18 saturday

highland youth arts festival 2018 various events & venues. fuses heritage, arts & culture curated by & for young people

14 tuesday

inverallan social dancing 7.30pm - 10pm, inverallan church hall, grantown on spey. £4 (incl tea & biscuits). call 01479 851353 cairngorm cycling club: hill climb 6.30pm - 8.30pm, myrtlefield car park, aviemore. free. see www.cairngormcc.co.uk for details & any last minute changes. email at treasurer.cairngormcc@gmail.com river dip safari: river nethy 2pm - 4pm, river nethy, nethybridge. free, but booking essential. donations welcpme. discover what lurks under the surface of the river. call saranne bish on 01479 874696 or email at saranne.bish@highlifehighland.com

until 14 august

creative cairngorms: exhibition & sale of artwork 1pm - 4.30pm (except tues & thurs), abernethy old kirk, nethybridge. free entry. teas, coffees & cake available. call 01479 821641 or email admin@winterburnmedia.co.uk

family funtime 10am - 5pm, grampian transport museum, montgarrie road, alford. a special fun afternoon for our younger visitors to include arts & crafts, face painting & much more. call 01975 562292 or email at info@gtm.org.uk. www.gtm.org.uk drop in session: uhi 10am, uhi inverness campus for anyone looking for advice on funding for study. go for an informal chat with the friendly team. www.inverness.uhi.ac.uk

until 16 august

heritage in action day (every tues) highland folk museum, kingussie road, newtonmore. demos of traditional skills: rope making, basket making, waulking cloth, etc. call 01540 673551

16 thursday

hound of the baskervilles (outdoor theatre by illyria) 7.30 pm, logie steading, south of forres off the a940. adult £14; child (up to 16 yrs) £6; conc bring a picnic, all weather clothing & a chair & enjoy the show! call 01309 611378 or email at gallery@logie.co.uk. www.logie.co.uk cairngorm cycling club: social bike ride - kingussie 6.30pm - 8.30pm, ardvonie car park, kingussie free. email at treasurer.cairngormcc@gmail.com. www.cairngormcc.co.uk

17 friday

afternoon tea party 2pm - 4pm, knockando woolmill, aberlour. £16/ £12 for under 12's. join us in the woolmill garden. visit www.kwc.co.uk for further information & tickets. email kirstin gault at kirstin@kwc.co.uk drop in session: uhi 2pm, uhi inverness campus for anyone looking for advice on funding for study. go for an informal chat with the friendly team. www.inverness.uhi.ac.uk the reluctant dragon@cawdor castle 6.30pm, outdoor play the hound of the baskervilles 7.30pm, elgin cathedral. outdoor play dave sharp@the drouthy cobbler, elgin, 8pm - 10pm, all welcome

18 saturday

moravian orienteering: oakenhead, lossiemouth club championships score 11am - 12.15pm, oakenhead, lossiemouth. registration: 10.15am - 10.45am. www.moravianorienteering.org the royal brackla nairn highland games 11.30am - 5pm, the links, nairn. free. traditional events www.nairnhighlandgames.co.uk the river spey 10k whisky swim registration: 7.30am onwards, loch insh outdoor centre start in kingussie & finish at loch insh watersports centre. buses to start. www.vigourevents.co/the-river-spey introduction to policing programme: a 4 day course aimed at encouraging people from minority ethnic communities in the ne to consider a career in policing nelson street police office, aberdeen. for more info & to book a place please email recruitmentpositiveactionteam@ scotland.pnn.police.uk artemis macaulay cup final see www.shinty.com

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18 saturday - 19 sunday

groove loch ness 2018 2pm (18th) - 2am (19th), clune farm, dores. scotland's night club under the stars. www.groovelochness.com

19 sunday

allford 2018 10am - 5pm, grampian transport museum, montgarrie road, alford. £10 per car to enter. a celebration of ford throughout the ages’ & we would like to see cars from every era of production. call 01975 562292 or email at info@gtm.org.uk. www.gtm.org.uk moray field club: a day out in glenlivet bus leaves from elgin, lossie green at 10am, chapeltown, glenlivet. approx £20 to include bus & high tea at delnashaugh inn. visit to scalan; optional short walks. call sara marsh on 07840 285438 or email morayfieldclub@gmail.com the dreamboys@the ironworks, inverness 7pm www.ironworksvenue.com introduction to policing programme: a 4 day course aimed at encouraging people from minority ethnic communities in the ne to consider a career in policing nelson street police office, aberdeen. for more info & to book a place please email recruitmentpositiveactionteam@ scotland.pnn.police.uk inverness ramblers: canisp 8am (please arrive 15 minutes earlier), uhi car park, ness walk, inverness grade: a; distance: 7.5 miles. call carole on 014567 415426 or 07780 606493. www.ramblers.org.uk big breakfast@glenrinnes community centre 10am - 12pm, breakfast rolls

21 tuesday

drop in session: uhi 11am, uhi inverness campus for anyone looking for advice on funding for study. go for an informal chat with the friendly team. www.inverness.uhi.ac.uk kathryn joseph@the tipi, dell of abernethy 8pm

22 wednesday

chocolate tasting in boat of garten 6.30pm - 8pm, boat of garten community hall, craigie avenue, boat of garten. £15. try fine chocolate, learn its history & science with our head chocolatier. call gemma karatay on 01540 673847 or email at hello@albachocolate.co.uk www.albachocolate.co.uk/workshops#tastings

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23 thursday

the pirates of penzance, (outdoor theatre by illyria) 7 pm, logie steading, south of forres off the a940 adult £16; child (up to 16 yrs) £8. bring a picnic, all-weather clothing & a chair, & enjoy the show! call 01309 611378 or email at gallery@logie.co.uk www.logie.co.uk/23-aug-pirates-penzanceoutdoor-theatre drop in session: uhi 2pm, uhi inverness campus for anyone looking for advice on funding for study. go for an informal chat with the friendly team www.inverness.uhi.ac.uk cairngorm cycling club: social bike ride - aviemore 6.30pm - 8.30pm, myrtlefield car park, aviemore. free. email at info@cairngormcc.co.uk. www.cairngormcc.co.uk angels' nectar whisky tasting 12pm - 4pm, deli mar, grampian road, aviemore. sample angels’ nectar blended malt scotch whiskies. call 07811 640778 or email at angels@angelsnectar.co.uk www.angelsnectar.co.uk

24 friday - 26 sunday

thunder in the glens 2018 10am - 11.30pm, macdonald highlands hotel, aviemore. the biggest & best chapter run rally in europe. hosted by dunedin chapter scotland. www.eventbrite.co.uk

25 saturday

run the runway for maggie's highlands 2018 12am, inverness airport. run, jog or walk 5km across the runways of inverness airport. please register at www.maggiescentres.org aberdeine considine sutherland cup final see www.shinty.com for venue & teams inverness ramblers: bynack more, cairngorms 9am (please arrive 15 mins earlier), uhi car park, ness walk, inverness. grade: a; distance: 13 miles call roger on 01463 223329. www.ramblers.org.uk speyside way ultra: 37 mile ultra marathon 9am - 6pm, cragganmore distillery, ballindalloch. registration in buckie community high school & bus leaves at 7.45am. starts at cragganmore distillery, ballindalloch. email kiminfo@tiscali.co.uk. www.speysidewayrace.co.uk cairngorms farmers' market 10am - 4pm, the square, grantown on spey. free. local produce & crafts. call 07708 169813 or email alasdair.boyne@tesco.net badenoch arthritis support group coffee morning 10.30am - 12pm, village hall, newtonmore. £3. refreshments including home-bakes. stalls include info on arthritis & the local group & preserves, books, cds & dvds. call 01540 673020 or email at basg@mybtinternet.com

25 saturday - 26 sunday

inverness model railway club: annual model railway exhibition sat: 10am - 5pm. sun: 10am - 4pm, jurys inn milburn road, inverness. adult £5; child £2; family £10. model railway layouts, trade stands, secondhand stall. ample parking, wheelchair friendly. call gerry parks on 07801 593637 or email sec.imrc@yahoo.co.uk. www.invernessmrc.org.uk nesscon: inverness & loch ness comic con

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inverness ice centre, bught park, inverness minimum age is 5yrs. call 07807 788077 or email at events@highlandheartevents.com www.invernesscomiccon.com

great glen walking club: `circuit of two monadhliath hills 9am (please arrive 15 mins earlier), uhi car park, ness walk, inverness. grade: b+; distance: 9 miles. www.greatglen.org

until 26 august

coming home: commemorates the end of the first world war in the highlands highland folk museum, kingussie road, newtonmore. call 01540 673551

26 sunday

louise mixed foursomes 9am, abernethy golf club, nethybridge. all welcome. call 01479 821305 or email at info@abernethygolfclub.com www.abernethygolfclub.com car boot sale (inchberry & district community association) 8.30am 1pm, inchberry hall, orton, fochabers. no booking required, just turn up early before 9am with a car & table. teas/coffeess, soft drinks, butteries, bbq. www.wherecanwego.com grantown-on-spey highland games 10am - 5pm, heithfield park, grantown on spey. traditional events plus the 56lb weight for distance championship call elaine watt (sec) on 01479 873237 or email at gosgames@yahoo.com invoc: nairn east beach. www.invoc.org.uk fochabers hill walking & rambling club: beinn mheadhoin via shelter stone (cairn 7am, fochabers depending on bus route we pick up in keith, huntly, mosstodloch, lhanbryde, elgin, forres, rothes & aberlour. call 01343 209001 or email atveronica@glenlivet.org

28 tuesday

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30 thursday

cairngorm cycling club: social bike ride - aviemore 6.30pm - 8.30pm, myrtlefield car park, aviemore. free. email at info@cairngormcc.co.uk www.cairngormcc.co.uk

31 friday

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02/07/201

Nemat made the 6000 mile trip to the UK.

He began his working life by going door-to-door selling clothes out of a suitcase.

1955

1950’s - 60’s

BUCKIE

F U R N I T U R E

OUR HISTORY 1939 Founder Nemat Ali born in what is now know as Pakistan.

Nemat Ali Nemat took over Firth Furnishers in Buckie, West Church Street.

Nemat’s son, Zafar, was born in Dr. Grays Hospital, Elgin.

1977

1963

with Firth Furnishers growing, the name was changed to Buckie Furniture.

1980

Zafar joined the family business and is run today by Zafar and other members of the family.

Zafar Ali

1985

Over the years, Zafar has seen many changes; the introduction of computers, internet ordering and the speed at which suppliers are now able to deliver.

Throughout it all though, Buckie Furniture and Carpets has continued to supply the Moray Firth area with quality products at competitive prices.

At heart, Buckie Furniture is a local, family run business that prides itself on a personal service – including an excellent local delivery and build service.

Nowadays, Buckie Furniture buys from all over the world to make sure that they get the best furniture at the best prices.

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2018 - onwards

They have seen other companies come and go but with a history of some 40 years Buckie Furniture will be here to stay for many years to come and build on WKHLU PDQ\ WKRXVDQGV RI VDWLVĆHG FXVWRPHUV

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BUCKIE

F U R N I T U R E

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