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BIRD WATCHING AND WILDLIFE CLUB All special events, suggested itineraries & programmes are subject to availability and liable to change without notice. BWWC Ltd, 25 The Square, Grantownon-Spey, PH26 3HF. Call 0800 043 8585 or email: booking@ bwwc.co.uk CAIRNGORM BRIDGE CLUB Meets most Tuesday evenings, arrive by 6:45pm for a prompt start, at St John's Church Hall, Rothiemurchus (opposite tennis courts, on the ski road). All welcome. It would be helpful if visitors could contact Carol on 01479 810882 to let us know.

CARRBRIDGE HEALTH WALK GROUP Meets every Thursday by the Old Bridge @ 11 am. Contact Margaret 01479 841749 for info.

CARRBRIDGE OUTDOOR CURLING CLUB Contact: Patrick Blease on 01479 841359 CARRON CREATES CRAFT GROUP General interest group. Mondays 2pm-4pm. £2 per session. Guest instructors. Meets at Carron Village Hall. Contact Jenny: 01340 810506.

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 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.

GRANTOWN YMCA COMMUNITY CENTRE Community Café every Friday from 10am - 2pm , with homemade soup, bread and cakes. Pancake Brunch first Saturday of the month 10:30am 12:30pm. For information call 01479 872262.

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.

DUFFTOWN BOWLING CLUB Monday & Thursday evenings at the Memorial Hall. For details call Mr A Wright on 01340 820071

HEAVENLY PIECES Wednesdays 2pm - 4pm, June to September at Knockando Church. Afternoon teas, home bakes and Tradecraft stall. All welcome. www.moraykirk.co.uk

GLENLIVET HEALTH WALK GROUP Meets every Tuesday at Glenlivet Public Hall@9.45am. Contact Amanda on 01807 590689 (evenings) for info.

KINGUSSIE CAMANACHD CLUB (SHINTY) Highland sports club. Games played March to September normally Saturdays. For more information call 01540 661 886

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

KINGUSSIE HEALTH WALK GROUP Meets every Thursday at the Badenoch Centre @ 10.30 am.

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GRANTOWN HEALTH WALK GROUP Meets every Tuesday at the Curling Rink Car Park, Anagach Wood @10.30 am. Contact Isabell 01479 872142 for info.

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ROTHIEMURCHUS AND AVIEMORE TENNIS CLUB Situated at Inverdruie, on the outskirts of Aviemore. Court Hire: 10am to 5pm. Call 01479 812345 for info or to book a court.

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ROYAL BRITISH LEGION DUFFTOWN Every 3rd Saturday of the month is cinema day. Children in the afternoon and adults in the evening. 50 Balvenie Street, Dufftown. On Mondays, 7:30pm Stramash - Traditional Scottish Music. Call 01340 820711 STRATHSPEY DRAUGHTS ASSOCIATION Games on the Outdoor Draughts Board at The Square, Grantownon-Spey. Strathspey residents of all ages, are Members of the SDA. Games played from the day prior to Good Friday until end of the second week in September. Call 01479 873814 or email grantownenterprisesltd @live.co.uk for details.

TOMINTOUL HEALTH WALK GROUP Meets every Friday at Tomnabat Court@10am. Contact Amanda on 01807 590689 (evenings) for info.

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A BOAT beneath a sunny sky, Lingering onward dreamily In an evening of July Children three that nestle near, Eager eye and willing ear, Pleased a simple tale to hear Long has paled that sunny sky: Echoes fade and memories die: Autumn frosts have slain July.

Still she haunts me, phantomwise, Alice moving under skies Never seen by waking eyes.

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In a Wonderland they lie, Dreaming as the days go by, Dreaming as the summers die: Ever drifting down the stream -Lingering in the golden dream Life, what is it but a dream?

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If we were to play a word association game and I said 'church', what would you say? Would you say 'building'? I reckon most of us would. How many would say 'people'?

This has been on my mind a bit recently as one of the churches I work in is needing a new roof. The old one has done pretty well, lasting over 200 years, but now it's struggling to do the job. Fund raising looms, as does filling in lots of application forms for grants, all in the hope that we might literally 'keep the roof over our heads'!

This is the sort of thing they don't train you for at minister school, and yet it's an important part of the job.

Church buildings mean more than just convenient places of worship.

They can be at the heart of a community, and often the only public building left after the school, the shop and the pub have closed.

Generations have been baptised, married and then buried in or around them. They hold a special place in people's hearts, church goers or not.

And so it's easy to see why they hold such power.

But it's also easy to then forget what church is all about, and think of it as a building. Peter talks of 'living stones': “Come to him, a living stone, though rejected by mortals yet chosen and precious in God’s sight, and like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood” 1Peter 2:4-5, NRSV).

So, the next time you're on your travels and you see a pretty church somewhere, spare a thought for whoever has the job of keeping the roof on it. But spare a thought, too, for the group of people who gather there. Be they just 10 or over 100, they are the living stones, the real church, people who want to be built into something more than just themselves and willing to be a part of a movement of love.

That's what church really is: a group of people, living stones, being built up into something. Growing together to be a place where love is found and God is worshipped, all centred around the corner stone, Jesus.

Maybe you're already a living stone, or maybe you like the idea of being one? If so, pop in and say hello there's always room for another.

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Abernethy Parish Church Family worship service on Sunday at 9:30am, followed by refreshments. More traditional worship service at 11:45am. Contact: Rev. Donald Walker. Tel: 01479 831252.

Aberlour Parish Church The Square, Aberlour. Sunday 11.15am.

Alvie & Insh Church of Scotland Our services are at 9:30am each Sunday in Kincraig (Church beside Loch Insh). The first Sunday of the month is the All-Age interactive service, also 9:30am, held in Kincraig Church Hall beside the Cairngorms Christian Centre. Please ring 01540 661918 for details.

Badenoch Free Church Ruthven Road, Kingussie. Sundays 11am and evening service 6pm.

Boat of Garten Parish Church, St Columba's Boat of Garten.

Sunday service 10am. Evening worship at Kincardine Church, 6pm the 2nd Sunday of most months: check the weekly press.

Contact: Rev. Donald Walker Tel: 01479 831252.

Craigellachie Church Victoria Street. Sundays 9.45am.

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Dulnain Bridge, Church of Scotland Sunday services 12noon.

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Duthil Parish Church Carrbridge. Sunday morning service at 11.30am. Contact Rev. Donald Walker Tel: 01479 831252.

Free Church: Dufftown monthly service, second Sunday of each month (except September) 6.30pm at the Memorial Hall, Albert Place. Contact Colin Morison on 01343 542196 Grantown Baptist Church High Street, Grantown-on-Spey.

Sundays 11am and evening service at 6pm. All welcome.

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Inverallan Parish Church Church of Scotland. Grantown-onSpey. Sundays 10.30am with crèche. All welcome. Rev. Gordon Strang 01479 872084. www.inverallanparishchurch.org.uk Inveravon Church of Scotland Sunday morning service 9.30am. All welcome.

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JUNE 2016 28 tuesday the turbans@the drouthy cobbler 8pm. £12. book early. visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

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3 sunday - 8 friday kingussie festival of golf at kingussie golf club. call 01540 661600 or email sec@kingussie-golf.co.uk.

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5 tuesday adult reading group 2pm at aberlour library. all welcome. for info call 01340 871693. highland literary salon: speaker - richard holloway 7.30pm at glen mhor hotel, inverness. for more info see www.highlandlitsalon.com. heritage in action day 10.30am - 5.30pm at the highland folk museum, kingussie road, newtonmore. for info call 01540 673551 or email graham.cross@highlifehighland.com.

6 wednesday creeping & crawling beasties 1pm - 4pm at insh marshes. drop in session. self led activities for the whole family. free. meet at rspb car park. for info call 01540 661518 or email insh@rspb.org.uk.

7 thursday - 10 sunday aberdeen asset management scottish open golf tournament at castle stuart golf links, near inverness. www.aamscottishopen.com.

8 friday twentyten presents: technique summer edition@ ironworks 10pm. visit www.ironworksvenue.com. otter & osprey walk 7pm - 9pm at wdc scottish dolphin centre. discover more about these fabulous creatures on a riverside ramble. no unaccompanied childen. appropriate clothing & footwear. £3. tickets from the shop or call the centre on 01343 820339.

8 friday - 9 saturday

forres crafters craft fair 11am - 4pm at the tolbooth, high street, forres. for info contact 07565 499598 or forrescrafters@gmail.com and facebook. angels’ nectar whisky tasting 12pm - 4pm at deli mair, aviemore. free. call 07811640778 or email robert@highfern.co.uk. skerryvore@ ironworks 7.30pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com.

11 monday aberlour scout quiz night (in association with the coop) 7pm for 7.30pm at the scout hall, aberlour.

12 tuesday sjögren's syndrome & lupus support group meeting 1pm - 3pm at moray resource centre. all welcome. for info call sheena on 01343 820635 or susan on 01343 842656. inverallan old time dancing 7.30pm - 10pm at inverallan church hall, church avenue, grantown-onspey. £3. tea & biscuits at half time. for info call 01479 851353. heritage in action day 10.30am - 5.30pm at the highland folk museum, kingussie road, newtonmore. for info call 01540 673551 or email graham.cross@highlifehighland.com.

13 wednesday snap happy photography session 1pm - 4pm at insh marshes. drop in session. self led activities for the whole family. bring a camera/smart phone. free. meet at rspb car park. for info call 01540 661518 or email insh@rspb.org.uk. nelson/connell/forbes@the drouthy cobbler 7.30pm. £8. book early. visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

15 friday ho-ro@hootananny 9.30pm. free.

15 friday - 17 sunday lossie folk festival - weekend concerts 7.30pm at the beach bar, lossiemouth. open mic format at 7.30pm. all welcome. free entry. for info call 01343 813164 or www.facebook.com/lossiefolkclub.

north sea gas@hootananny 9.30pm. free.

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the western front association: ‘mountains, mules and malaria: soldiering with the british salonika force 1915 - 1918’ by alan wakefield, imperial war museum. 2:30pm, elgin library. for details call 01343 870562 or email chairman.wfasnb@virgin.net. pictism@hootananny 9.30pm. free. inverness highland games 11am - 6pm at bught park, inverness. traditional highland games plus the forge gym strong woman event & another attempt at the legendary stonemason’s stone. for more info visit www.invernesshighlandgames.com. johnny lee memphis: absolute elvis@ ironworks 7pm. visit www.ironworksvenue.com.

tomintoul motorcycle gathering beer, bikes & rock n’ roll. tickets avalable only from www.tomintoulmotorcyclegathering.com.

9 saturday family funday 10am - 4pm at the farmer’s showfield, nairn. organised by nairn rocks, raising money for local charities. forres highland games 12.30pm - 5.30pm at grant park, forres. traditional highland games. massed pipe bands, tug o’ war, heavy events, etc. for info call 01309 673289 or forreshighlandgames.com. page 14 - July 2016

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tomintoul highland games & tominabat hill race 11am - 5.30pm. traditional highland games. heavy & light events, highland dancing, piping competitions, barrel racing, etc. tomintoulhighlandgames.co.uk.

19 tuesday or 26 tuesday re-shaping care for older people: roadshow in keith. date & time tbc. please check local press for details.

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17 sunday pictism@hootananny 9.30pm. free. scott gibson - life after death@the drouthy cobbler 7.30pm - 9.30pm. £12. book early. call 01343 596000 or visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk. family fun gala day & elgin’s got talent contest 10am - 5pm at cooper park, elgin. charity, trade & craft stalls. funfair amusements, refreshments, etc. registration tent open at 10am. call 01343 544911. the highlander - “escape the redcoats” duathlon 9.30am at the highland folk museum, newtonmore. entry fee (incl. event t-shirt, medal, hot meal & drink). for info email highlanderevents@hotmail.com.

19 tuesday let’s go batty 9.30pm - 11pm. look for bats. bring a torch, midge repellent & a bat detector. adults £5, conc £3. booking essential. meet at killiehuntly farm. call 01540 661518 or email insh@rspb.org.uk. heritage in action day 10.30am - 5.30pm at the highland folk museum, kingussie road, newtonmore. email graham.cross@highlifehighland.com or call 01540 673551

“local wild flowers” by duncan macdonald plus a pre-show meeting 7.30pm at newtonmore village lesser hall. for info call beth adler on 01540 673213 or badenochgardeningclub@gmail.com. stick building 1pm - 4pm at insh marshes. drop in session. self led activities for the whole family. free. meet at rspb car park. for info call 01540 661518 or email insh@rspb.org.uk.

20 wednesday - 21 thursday floral art summer show (tales of beatrix potter) 10am - 8pm (wed) & 10am - 5pm (thurs) at newtonmore village hall. sales & craft tables, tombola, refreshments. contact 01540 673211.

21 thursday amy henderson & brian o headhra@hootananny 9.30pm. free. spoken word night@the drouthy cobbler 8pm. £10 (incls spey valley beer). book early. call 01343 596000 or visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

Nairnshire Farming Society Nairn Show 2016 Fun for all !the

The Nairnshire Farming Society is holding its 218th Annual Show on Saturday the 30th of July at Kinnudie Farm Auldearn.

Nairn Show will have something for everyone with an excellent food fair, quality trade stands, a full and varied programme of afternoon entertainment and an excellent display of livestock in the cattle, sheep and horse sections. This year’s show is shaping up to be a very attractive and fun-filled day for all the family and we are hoping for a good crowd.

Car parking is to be free this year whilst admission charges are held at £10 per Adult, £5 per concession and secondary school child, £1 per primary child, and pre-school children having free admission. Our charges are set at a level to cover the substantial set up costs associated with the show and also to enable the society to make donations to local clubs and charities.

Visitors will also be treated to a varied line up of trade stands both on the field and under canvas in the Food and Craft Fairs which will offer all kinds of merchandise including local produce and fancy goods as well as the very latest agricultural machinery. The Food Fair will again include cookery demonstrations throughout the day by various providers in a dedicated kitchen area.

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There will also be a display of vintage tractors and machinery, a range of catering facilities, including the return of a public catering marquee and a licensed bar.

As ever the marquee competitions will be highy competitive and no doubt will produce a wonderful display of horticulture, wine, honey, baking, produce and handicrafts.

Main Ring entertainment will include visits by Ringside Lurchers and Nairn and District Pipe Band. It will also feature a Vintage Tractor Parade, Horse and Carriage Display, The Penguin’s Tuxedo Street Band, Livestock Parades and Children’s races. Scotty’s Circus Workshop will be in attendance providing entertainment for our younger visitors.

Horse Show Jumping will also take place in a separate arena and also in the main ring later in the day.

The Nairn Show website, www.nairnshow.org.uk, will be updated regularly between now and show day to give the most up to date information regarding the show.

The day will be rounded off with a Marquee Dance in the Showfield from 9pm to 1am with dancing to music by BIRO. Admission is open to persons aged 16 and over with a wristband scheme and requirement for ID in place.

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ali-paterson@hotmail.co.uk 22 friday wwi: the home front in the highlands in 1916 2pm 4pm at the highland archive centre, bught road, inverness. original archive material & other sources documenting how local communities were coping with the war. for more info call 01463 256444 or email archives@highlifehighland.com.

23 saturday gary innes & friends@hootananny 9.30pm. free. grant saunders, stage hypnotist@ ironworks 7.30pm. visit www.ironworksvenue.com. bagpipes & organ concert with christian lontzek & sebastian schmook 7.30pm at st margaret’s church, aberlour. gardens open for charity: haugh garden, roseisle iv30 5ye 2pm - 5pm. proceeds to chas, alzheimer’s scotland & sg beneficiaries. teas, plant stall. £4. for info call 01343 835790. mortlach mini mudder 10am, tiniver park, dufftown. fun adventure obstacle course for children of all ages. £5 min sponsorship in aid of the cabib & mortlach school.

24 sunday craft fair 12pm - 4pm at the village green, aviemore. jellybean martinez & liam withnail@the drouthy cobbler 7.30pm. £8. book early. call 01343 596000 or visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

26 wednesday heritage in action day 10.30am - 5.30pm at the highland folk museum, kingussie road, newtonmore. for info call 01540 673551 or email graham.cross@highlifehighland.com.

27 wednesday intrepid explorers 1pm - 4pm at insh marshes. drop in session. self led activities for the whole family. games, maps & treasure hunts. free. meet at rspb car park. for info call 01540 661518 or email insh@rspb.org.uk.

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fred macaulay: life 7.30pm for 8pm at nairn community & arts centre. £12. tickets from nairn community & arts centre. call 01667 453476 or email info@nairncc.co.uk. the drouthy cobbler comedy club@the drouthy cobbler 7.30pm. £12. www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk live session with feis rois ceilidh trail@hootananny 9.30pm. free.

28 thursday simon kempston@the drouthy cobbler 8pm. £10. call 01343 596000 • www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

29 friday where 2 today? music afternoon & ceilidh 2pm 4pm at aviemore legion. £2 for afternoon tea with homebaking. music/dancing/raffle. all welcome. transport can be arranged. call 01479 810004 feis rois ceilidh trail@the drouthy cobbler 2.30pm. £10. book early. visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

29 friday - 31 sunday speyfest playing fields, east street, fochabers. festival of the best in traditional & contemporary celtic music. tented village hosts a variety of seated & standing events, craft & food fair & an ecumenical celtic kirk service. email info@speyfest.com.

30 saturday nairn show 10am at kinnudie farm, auldearn. livestock exhibitions, craft fair, trade stands, show jumping & much, much more. for info call 01667 455214 or or visit www.nairnshow.org.uk. feis rois ceilidh trail@hootananny 9.30pm. free. the mystic shoes@mad hatters (above hootananny) 9.30pm. free. dufftown highland games 11am - 5pm at the mortlach school field, hill street, dufftown. full programme of all light & heavy events, ben rinnes hill race, etc. for info call chris brousseau on 01340 820471 or dufftownhighlandgames.com. summer pleasues@ ironworks time (tbc). visit www.ironworksvenue.com. coffee morning in aid of moray fresh start 10am 1pm at st giles church hall. £2. coffee/teas & pieces, raffle & produce stall. spey way challenge 8am - 5pm at spey bridge, grantown. registration fee & minimum sponsorship apply. for info call 01479 861 272 or email fundraising@disabilitysnowsport.org.uk.

31 sunday car boot sale (idca) 8:30am - 1pm, inchberry hall, orton, fochabers. turn up before 8.30am, no booking required. £8 per pitch / £16 per van (double pitch). tea/coffee/butteries/cakes in hall and bbq food from the hut. visit www.wherecanwego.com. kai humphries@the drouthy cobbler 7.30pm. £8. book early. visit www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk.

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Forres Highland Games 2016

Tom Logie - Chieftain 2016 Forres Highland Games, an annual celebration of traditional Scottish sport, music and entertainment, takes place on Saturday 9th July 2016 in Grant Park in Forres. Proceedings get under way at 12.30 pm with the Opening Ceremony.

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Staging the 88th annual Forres Highland Games is only possible through the dedication of the unpaid Games Committee, volunteer judges and local helpers, and the loyal support and generosity of local benefactors and businesses.

The best of track and field athletes, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;heaviesâ&#x20AC;?, highland dancers, pipers, grass track cyclists and pipe bands will compete and entertain the spectators in what is sure to be a colourful and enjoyable Scottish highland gathering.

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There are numerous displays and trade stands, as well as hot and cold food, ice cream and a licenced beer tent.

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Local highland games such as Forres have over many years been a nurturing ground for developing young athletes who have gone on to represent their country at prestigious events such as the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Grass track cycling races provide a dynamic thrilling spectacle. The Games host the North of Scotland Scottish Grass Track Championship. There is sure to be a good entry and keen competition for the title.

SATURDAY 9TH JULY 2016 GRANT PARK, FORRES 12.30pm START Under B.A.F S.A.L. and S.C.U. rules

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The Tug-o-War competition is another crowd pleaser with local teams competing for the Harry Troup Trophy.

Competition Highland Dancing open to all age groups is a very popular and colourful event enjoyed by the overseas visitors, as are the Solo Piping competitions.

This year the Games welcome to the arena for the first time the local Military Wives Choir who will entertain the crowd with a selection of songs during the afternoon.

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PARLIAMENT BLOG It is just over a year since I became your MP and it has certainly been a busy year. Coincidentlly, this first year anniversary coincided with the opening of my new constituency office. It was heart-warming to see a full cross section of people from across the constituency coming to the official opening. People from all walks of life: businesses, councillors, agencies, schools and citizens joined my team and I. I felt it was important to be located in the heart of the city, but we’ve already shown that we’re committed to making sure that my team and I are available and active in all parts of the constituency. We’ll carry on the hard work of the past year by continuing to get out and about, to visit people, to hold regular surgeries, including mobile surgeries, throughout the length and breadth of Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey.

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"Oh, and Mr Ewing when coming to meet the First Minister at Bute House - enter by the front door." That message from Nicola Sturgeon’s office let me understand that I might be in for some good news! And indeed I was delighted to be appointed as her Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity. After 9 years as a junior Minister it is a privilege to step up to a Cabinet post. Sorting out the CAP Payment IT problems is my first challenge but I hope to move on to how working together we can collectively grow the rural economy. I am therefore keen to hear from "Spotlight" readers who have a part to play and we must deliver superfast broadband by 2021 or else I should be banished to the back benches!!

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“An exquisite dining experience!”

The Drouthy Cobbler have added another string to their already impressive bow - a pop-up restaurant upstairs on Saturday nights only! For those of you looking for a refined culinary experience, look no further.

On arrival the bar area buzzed with excited energy and was comfortably full of relaxed, happy faces and then we were taken upstairs where the dramatic difference in decor and atmosphere was stunningly breathtaking. In contrast to the earthy, cave-like feel of the bar downstairs, the restaurant was all black with white linen, shiny cutlery, crystal clear glasses and a stylish bar. The soft music and low lighting made you feel like you were stepping into another world.

Once seated we were offered water for the table and a selection of delicious breads.

The staff cannot be faulted - upstairs or down - they present a friendly and upbeat attitude, communicate specials, make menu recommendations and listen well to customer orders.

They are always happy to help and nothing is too much effort. Happy staff will always go the extra mile.

There is a set, 3 course menu with the option of having only 2 courses and is different every time. Our selection that night was sublime. I started with Beef tartare, slow cooked egg yolk, toasted brioche and brie fondue and it was truly remarkable, perfect actually! I could've had seconds which is more a reflection on the otherworldly taste than the portion size. My husband had Spiced Orkney crab cakes, tomato & sweetcorn salsa with baby herb salad and he was equally as delighted with his taste sensation.

For the main course, I decided to go with Seared tuna loin, olives, fine beans, sun dried tomatoes, jersey royals & sauce gribiche - a delightful feast for the eyes and equally as exquisite on the tastebuds! My other half was spoiled with Slow cooked Clash farm pork belly, crispy polenta, chickpea cassoulet, spinach & Stornoway black pudding - all the things that ring his bells!

Dessert seemed too much to tackle alone as we were both sated, but it would've been rude not to - right? We decided to share and were recommended the Chocolate blondie with peanut butter sauce - it was served with vanilla ice cream and we were glad we 'made space' The dishes were executed perfectly both to look at and taste. I know I sound like I'm gushing, but with good cause. I'm competent in the kitchen so when I go out I love to eat something I couldn't or wouldn't make myself and this was truly a gastronomic sensation!

Oh, I forgot to mention the expansive array of drinks - but we'll leave that for another time!

A review by Jeff & Tamsyn - June 16

INNES HOUSE

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 a 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

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" I was very happy with my treatment today. Excellent service and care" "I am a very nervous patient. If I didnt live 300 miles away, I would be registering with you. You have a lovely practice and great staff"

FACIAL REJUVENATION TREATMENTS Reverse the signs of ageing and achieve a fresher more youthful appearance. Using muscle relaxing injections and dermal filler techniques we are able to offer treatments for:

LINES AROUND THE MOUTH FOREHEAD AND FROWN LINES (SMOKERS/SUN DAMAGE LINES) CROW'S FEET AND CHEEK WRINKLES EYEBROW LIFT UNDER ARM EXCESSIVE SWEATING DOWN-TURNED CORNERS OF THE MOUTH NOSE TO MOUTH FOLDS All treatments individually tailored and carried out by Dr Gordon McGovern.

Total discretion assured. Call us for further information or to book a free, no-obligation consultation. * with the exception of Hygienist Scalings and Fissure Sealants

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