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GRANTOWN PARENT, BABY AND TODDLER GROUP Twice weekly at Inverallan church hall for fun & play for children & parents/carers alike. All welcome to pop in for a chat and a coffee. Call Emmeline on 01479 873166 for information.
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EDINVILLIE BADMINTON CLUB Meets Thursdays at the Hall. There is a junior section which starts at 6pm until 7.30pm. Junior coaching for attendees only from 7.30pm - 8pm. ALL juniors MUST be accompanied by an adult. Adult section starts at 8.00pm until late. Call Paula Roberts on 01340 810620 or for the Junior Club Andrea Fuller on 01340 871745. FITNESS CLASSES AT BADENOCH CENTRE Spey Street, Kingussie. Variety of aerobic classes including aerobics, body blast, piyo, turbo kick, boxercise, circuits. Call Donna Reilly on 01540 662485 GRANTOWN AND DISTRICT BILLIARDS AND SNOOKER CLUB Meets on Monday, Wednesday, Fridays and Saturdays 7pm 10pm at Old Church Hall in Dulnain Bridge, near Grantownon-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 GRANTOWN ON SPEY LAWN TENNIS CLUB Junior & adult coaching is run throughout the year. The club also participates in the Highland District Leagues. Call 01479 873120
HARMONY MUSIC THERAPY SCOTLAND Individual and Group Music Therapy sessions to encourage, enable and empower all ages and abilities through interactive music experiences. Will travel to private homes, facilities and schools. Call Kristen Macleod on 07770427396. HEAVENLY PIECES Wednesdays 2pm - 4pm, June to September at Knockando Church. Afternoon teas, home bakes and Traidcraft stall. All welcome. www.moraykirk.co.uk INVERNESS FIELD ARCHERY CLUB Available to interested parties wishing to take up archery and are located in Nairn, Forres, Grantown, Elgin and all surrounding areas. Contact Secretary, Gerry Parks on 01667 462219 (evenings) or 07801 593 637. Visit invernessfieldarcheryclub.webeden.co.uk KINGUSSIE BOWLING CLUB Daily, May - Sept. Spey Street, Kingussie. Bowls and footwear available. Club nights Mon & Thurs 6:45pm for 7pm. New members & visitors welcome. Call Campbell on 01540 662476 for info or email kingussiebowlingclub@hotmail.co.uk MORAY & NAIRN FLORAL ART CLUB Wednesdays, 7.30pm, Ramnee Hotel, Forres. Friendship through flowers. Demonstration exhibits raffled. New members welcome. Further details contact Chrissie on 01309 673431 or Jean on 01309 673552
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It was a dreich day near the end of November and I was travelling by train to Aberdeen, a place I had only visited once before. And as I looked out of the window, I was glad I’d decided against taking the car. Even the beasts in the field had a glum air about them as they munched at the soggy pasture.
Arriving in Aberdeen, the rain persisted but I was confident as I got on a bus to take me to a new church on the outskirts, where I was to meet up with a group of fellow Deaconesses from the north, to share lunch and exchange Christmas wishes.
The bus driver kindly told me when I arrived at my destination and I got off, looking around in the mist as the bus drove away, trying to see if I could make out a spire to guide me to the right direction.
I found myself at a huge roundabout with no church to be seen, surrounded by a sea of mud with building works going on as far as the eye could see. As I wondered what direction to take, a workman in a white van - flask and sandwich in hand wound down his window and asked where I was looking for.
The bus driver had been mistaken; the
church with its brand new cafe was still about two miles further on. Without any hesitation, the workman told me to jump in and he would give me a lift, checking with his two companions exactly where this new church was located. I hesitated; it was their lunch break and it felt like an intrusion to interrupt it. Broad Aberdeenshire brogue insisted they were finished and so I got in, extremely relieved for this kind offer of help.
A couple of miles down the road, I thanked them with a grateful heart as I jumped down from the van and said, “God is good; you have been like angels for me today!” The deaconesses looked bemused in the café as they saw the last of their number getting out of a white van with 3 strange men in it!
There are many books available these days about angels, and many of the ideas and philosophies are very inaccurate and misleading indeed. If you want to learn about angels, then the Bible is the only place to go. Angels are mentioned nearly three hundred times in Scripture.
Think of the familiar presence of the angels in our Christmas stories. They were messengers to the shepherds and to Mary; “In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel… to a virgin named Mary.” (Luke 1: 26).
Kingussie Parish Church Sundays 11am. All welcome. www.kingussieparishchurch.org.uk Knockando, Elchies & Archiestown Parish Church of Scotland Sundays 10am. Tel : 01340 831381. 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. Sundays 10.30am: Holy Communion. Ven. Richard Gillings: richard.gillings698@btinternet.com or phone 01479 831365. St John Episcopal Church Sunday 10.30am: Eucharist. page 4 - February 2015
When Mary looked into the tomb after Jesus’ crucifixion, “She saw two whiterobed angels... at the place where the body of Jesus had been lying.” (John 20:12).
Angels cared for Jesus after His bruising encounters with the devil in the desert; “Then the devil went away and angels came and took care of Jesus.” (Matthew 4:11).
In the Old and New Testaments, the Bible describes angels as providers, helpers, protectors and other things too. In the book of Hebrews (13:2) we’re told, “Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done so have entertained angels without realising it!”
We don’t pray to angels and we don’t worship them. These things are for God alone. But it is good to remember that the Bible is as full of angels as it is of demons, part of God’s provision for us as we walk with Him.
Sheila Wallace, DCS Abernethy linked with Boat of Garten, Duthil and Kincardine
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. Listed from K - T & regularly rotated. If you are a member of a church not listed here or if there are any amendments to existing details, please email tamsyn@spotlighton.co.uk
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10 tuesday inverallan old tyme dancing 7:30pm - 10pm at inverallan church hall, grantown-on-spey. an evening of mixed old tyme and country dancing to live music. no partner required. call 01479 851353 or email: jane.mackintosh.01@btinternet.com
15 sunday patrick monahan: adventures in monahan land 7:30pm, the drouthy cobbler. irish-iranian stand-up comedian brings his national tour to elgin. tickets £12 from the bar or www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk
16 monday evening talk: " chris rose wildlife art" 8.30pm, grant arms hotel, grantown on spey. in advance of bird art week in april, chris will give a talk about what inspires him to paint. join this fascinating insight into how chris paints his wonderful pictures. www.bwwc.co.uk
19 thursday dementia cafe 1:30am - 3pm at fresh café, high street, aberlour. an opportunity for anyone with dementia, carers and family members to meet up for a cuppa in a relaxed and supportive environment, run by alzheimer scotland. 01343 552080 page 10 - February 2015
evening talk: " iolo williams, british birds of prey" 8.30pm, grant arms hotel, grantown on spey. this evening tv presenter gives us an illustrated talk and tour on some of the magnificent birds of prey that can be found in the uk and give us an insight into their habitat, lives and threats they face. www.bwwc.co.uk do you like jokes? comedy club 7:30pm, the drouthy cobbler. established comics and the next big thing! £10 from the bar or www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk
26 thursday simon kempston 7:30pm, the drouthy cobbler. one of scotland’s best young songwriters and leading fingerstyle guitarists. tickets £12 from the bar or www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk
27 friday community car scheme music event - ceilidh, cake and raffle 2pm - 4pm at grantown british legion. transport from £4 per person (must be booked in advance) £2 per person covers the cost of tea and cake. call 01479 810004 for more info. outfit moray adventure talk series: david ‘heavy’ whalley 7:30pm (doors 7pm) universal hall, findhorn. tickets £5.50 from www.seetickets.com. all proceeds benefit outfit moray’s work with vulnerable and disadvantaged young people.
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Well above Par! Going on a recommendation from a friend, my family decided to try Sunday Lunch at the Nairn Dunbar Golf Club. The naturally lit restaurant was bright and busy but adequately spaced to provide comfort. We were warmly welcomed by the waiting staff and given the option of having a drink in the lounge area and enjoy the view before eating. My three children had been kept from snacking between meals in order to have adequate appetite, so we were seated immediately and had placed our order within minutes. My starter of Kiln Roasted Smoked Salmon served with Dill Sauce was a delight. The flaky smokiness of the fish was balanced by the crisp and refreshing salad, offset by the tang of the dill sauce. I am the sort of mother to pester her children into trying new flavours, making use of the side plates to force mini portions on the kids to broaden their tastes. For the main course my parents and I opted for the carvery, which was a choice of Roast Lamb, Traditional Rib Roast and Roast Honey Glazed Gammon. For gluttons such as myself you will be delighted to hear one can opt for all 3 meats at once and the portion size is very generous. All three meats were tender and flavoursome, the potatoes crisp and the Yorkshire puddings homemade. My son said he overheard the neighbouring table agreeing it was the best carvery they had had in years. The kids had reached their quota of roast dinners over the festive season and were delighted with their choices of burger and chips, sausages in a roll and a cheese toastie for my vegetarian daughter who was pleased they offered multiple choices for vegetarians. My son thought his beef burger was “homemade and yummy”. We decided to have our coffee and desserts in the lounge area. The Sticky Toffee Pudding’s bowls were scraped clean. The Hot Chocolate Fudge Cake was “moist and scrummy” and the Plum Streusel was to die for! The main thing that struck me about the golf club was how affordable it was and how welcome my family and I were made to feel. It felt like everyone was comfortable, from families with small children and couples both elderly and young. Many seemed to be regulars as they were greeted by name with sincere affection. Next door we were told there was a large party for a 25th Wedding Anniversary as there was a constant flow of food and drink being delivered to an adjoining room. The waitresses all showed genuine interest in my children and asked what Santa had brought. In their reviews of the restaurant the one consistency was that all 3 children said there were “Kind Waitresses” (the spelling did vary). I was also delighted by the constant entertainment provided as the kids watched to see how the golfers fared (excuse the pun). Review, Sunday 4th January- Jill & Family
ELGIN City Football Club welcomes Jim Weir
We would like to welcome Jim Weir as first team manager of Elgin City FC. Jim
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Weddings and Corporate Entertainment A Unique place for any Occasion It is difficult to imagine a more romantic setting for your wedding than a 17th century house set in a sheltered walled garden. However, Innes is not just a stunning venue which you and your guests will never forget, but also offers a wholly flexible programme to enable you to plan your day exactly as you would like. Every wedding is unique and tailor-made for each couple. You may hold the ceremony here in the garden or in one of the two beautiful reception rooms. After the service your guests can wander around the gardens whilst you have your photographs taken in these tranquil, romantic surroundings. The reception and dinner may be held in the East Dining Room or larger parties can be held in our marquee extension which covers a walled garden complete with a summer house for the bar and a fountain around which the tables are set. After dinner you may enjoy dancing or other entertainment and then drive away down the tree lined avenue and look back on a magnificent floodlit house. Alternatively, you and some of your guests may stay the night in one of our splendidly appointed bedrooms and leave after a leisurely breakfast the next morning.
Offer extended! Any couple booking their wedding within six months of their wedding date, will be offered complimentary wedding night accommodation along with a 'Champagne Toast' upgrade of their chosen drinks package
Innes House – Elgin – Moray – IV30 8NG Tel. 01343 842410 enquiries@inneshouse.co.uk – www.inneshouse.co.uk Please quote ‘SpotLight’ when making an enquiry
The Newton Hotel - The Perfect Wedding Day
“The Newton hotel sits in 21 acres of mature woodland, an idyllic setting for your very special day. We are licensed for wedding ceremonies, and civil partnerships, from smaller intimate bespoke ceremonies, which can be held in our chapel, to larger more lavish events in our Highland Suite. You can be assured that your special day will be tailored according to your wishes by our experienced and dedicated wedding team. We are proud to present a selection of wedding packages, which can be tailored to your specific needs, and offer inspiration to assist yourselves with the planning of your special day”
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We had both fallen in love with the Scottish Highlands since coming up on holiday to visit my family, so when we got engaged it seemed like the perfect location to have our wedding.
We needed somewhere that could hold both the ceremony and the reception plus have enough rooms for our guests to stay. We visited venues around the Highlands and the Newton Hotel was the clear winner. The hotel itself is stunning, successfully combining old fashioned charm with more modern additions. Seeing the grounds and the views across the Moray Firth for the first time took our breath away... and once I’d seen the field of Highland Cattle the deal was sealed!
Throughout the planning stage all the staff at the hotel were really helpful, so rather than being a stressful experience, planning our wedding turned out to be an enjoyable one. It did sometimes feel as though I was at the Newton Hotel so often that staff must be getting fed up of me but they never showed it if they were!
The big day itself was all that we wished it to be and more. The hotel had kindly cordoned off the car park so we had some gorgeous pictures of us at the front of the hotel, uninterrupted by other vehicles. We had originally planned to have the ceremony outside but the weather had other ideas! We always knew it would be a risk (it is the Highlands after all!) and the hotel staff were very happy to be flexible, giving us the option of the Chapel as our back up plan. In the end, even though we couldn’t have our wedding outside, the Chapel looked absolutely beautiful and it comfortably seated all our guests. The staff were excellent throughout and ensured that everything ran smoothly without a hitch, leaving us to enjoy our special day to the full. The food was always very important to us and the hotel did not disappoint, giving us a wide range of options for both the wedding breakfast and evening buffet, even allowing us to add some of our own suggestions.
We are so glad that we chose to have our wedding at the Newton Hotel, it gave us both everything we ever wanted our wedding to be and we will cherish the memories for a lifetime. Plus our guests are still telling us what a great time they had!
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Event Styling Are you looking for an elegant theme or simple touches to enhance your wedding location? Highland Occasions are a family-run company with ten years experience in styling venues for really special events. We are creative, fun-loving and simply want you to have a wonderful day in the setting of your dreams. Call Marie today to book your free, no obligation consultation at our studio. Gallowhill Cottage, Glenlivet, Ballindalloch AB37 9DL.
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