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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 Ian on 01479 821075 to let us know.
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DUFFTOWN OVER SIXTIES Meet every Wednesday afternoon 2pm-4pm in Back Hall of Memorial Hall, Dufftown. Varied weekly entertainment: quiz, bingo, live entertainment etc and a cup of tea every week. Membership £3. Annual summer bus outing. Tel: 01340 820388, 01340 820582, or 01340 820264. EDINVILLIE BADMINTON CLUB Thursdays at the Hall. Junior section starts at 6pm - 7.30pm. Junior coaching for attendees only from 7.30pm - 8pm. ALL juniors MUST be accompanied by an adult. Adult section 8pm until late. Call Paula Roberts on 01340 810620 or for 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 ON SPEY BOWLING CLUB Club nights on Monday. ‘Come and Try’ on Thursday evenings from May to September. All welcome. Equipment provided Contact: Sandra South on 01479 873510 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 KINGUSSIE BOWLING CLUB Open 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 KINGUSSIE PARENT, BABY & TODDLER GROUP Thursdays 9.15am - 11.30am, Badenoch Centre, Spey Centre, Kingussie. Call 01540 662485 for more information. KNOCKANDO CRAFT GROUP Tuesdays 6:30pm-8:30pm. £2 per session. Meets at Margach Hall, Knockando. Contact Lucy: 01340 810229.
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PASTORAL LETTER & CHURCH MEETINGS I suppose looking back can be an occupational hazard of advancing years. While it's right we should try to live in the present, it’s inevitable that some reflecting on the past must go on. However, there is a real danger that we can romanticise the past and create a world that actually never existed. In one highly deprived community in which I worked some looked back on the 1930s as a wonderful time - they forgot the grinding poverty and that many children went without shoes! When I get into my looking back mode after over 40 years as an Episcopal (Anglican) priest there’s one thing that’s quite clear to me God has an enormous sense of humour. In the New Testament one of Jesus’ first acts is with the motley assortment of individuals who he calls to follow Him. I guess none of them would be on a leadership headhunter’s list today. There were ordinary, sometimes dysfunctional, human beings. Yet they were his first choice and after his Ascension they displayed massive courage and extraordinary determination in the
sharing of the good news of the gospel in a society that makes today’s secularising environment seem pretty tame. St Paul confirms God’s strategy when he writes: 'God purposefully chose what the world considers nonsense in order to shame the wise and he chooses what the world considers weak in order to shame the powerful' (1 Corinthians 1:27). His strategy is one with a twinkle in the eye! How often do things turn out as we would expect them to? When I was in my early days of ministry (reminiscing again!!) I knew I was due to be offered a parish of my own (well mine and God’s!!). I spent a Saturday snooping around at churches which I knew had no minister. There was one in particular in the centre of Stockport, a vast classical building in a high rise area which I came away from saying to myself…’anywhere but there’. Four days later the Bishop rang, “I want you to go to St ‘X’’s”. The 'I want' offered no real choice. There began one of the most challenging, but stimulating times in my ministry.
Abernethy Parish Church Nethybridge. 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. page 6 - May 2014
I knew what I wanted but God had different ideas. When I was at college I discovered that a call to be a minister or priest was hardly preplanned and usually came as a complete surprise. This truth is, of course, not just about ministers and priests but about all of us. God has a purpose for our lives. Often it will be discerned by the gifts and talents we have. One of the great things about humanity is that we’re all different. It’s not just our fingerprints or our DNA, we’re completely unique. In all cases our talents need to be nurtured and developed, not buried or forgotten. We all matter and one of the crucial ways we can contribute to society is in ENCOURAGING OTHERS to develop and use their gifts. There’s no hierarchy of talents. They all are special. They will offer a clue as to how our lives may be best used - but, be ready for a surprise. God’s sense of humour may be heading your way. The Ven. Richard Gillings St Columba's Episcopal Church Grantown-on-Spey
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Like many Highlanders I was delighted to sign the petition calling for Alain Baxter's winter bronze medal to be reinstated. Thousands have already signed up and the number is growing steadily. Every athlete who commits tens of thousands of hours to the rigours of training to represent their country and their community on the world stage deserves our support. Mr Baxter’s bronze medal, the first ever for a British skier, was controversially stripped from him after he failed a drugs test for taking a US-version Vick's nasal inhaler. He was later cleared of the offence but despite the best efforts of the Highlander, his family, and the British Olympic Association his medal was never returned. So, I have written to the UK Sports Minister to see how best we can continue the campaign and was very disappointed to learn that Alex Salmond has refused to sign the petition. I hope thousands more will help keep up the pressure and sign on in support..
Financial NHS In Holyrood we passed the new law last month which will help people in severe debt problems. This piece of largely technical legislation does however introduce a new concept - that of a financial NHS. The idea is that we need to provide advice and information to people to cope with finances, starting from an early age. Part of the need for this stems from the growth of pay day lending - an appalling and pernicious practice which has grown up in recent years. A person may borrow a hundred pounds and quickly find that if he does not pay it back the following month, he is then in debt to the tune of several hundreds of pounds. This is because in the UK, unlike most other countries, the lenders can charge what they wish - sometimes over 4000% per annum. We have in the Citizens Advice Bureau in Inverness and in Nairn an excellent body of advisers who can help with advice. And we need to see more done in schools to help youngsters learn how to manage their cash. Parents of course have a massive role to play here. The growth in severe problems with cutbacks in welfare payments, sanctions, the unfair bedroom tax, and exorbitant interest on pay day loans is causing real hardship to a growing number of people in our society.
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SUPPORT HOUSING FOR A HAPPIER FUTURE Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association offer services in the community for those who feel they could benefit from a move to a new home with support. Hanover has a wide range of supported accommodation available across the area. If you know of anyone who may benefit from the support and security of living in high quality, affordable supported housing, we may be able to help. Who are we? We’re one of Scotland’s largest specialist housing providers for older people and people with disabilities. We’re a registered social landlord and not-for-profit housing association. Our properties and services are available to everyone, regardless of their income or status. We keep our rent levels affordable; this along with the ability to apply for housing benefit from the local authority, if applicable, enables any person over 60 years of age, and in some cases younger, to live in our affordable accommodation. We work in close partnership with local authorities to ensure the best care and support packages are available for all of our clients and, in some places, we also provide innovative and flexible care packages ourselves, based onsite. Our properties We offer sheltered, very sheltered and amenity housing throughout the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire. Usually consisting of modern one or two bedroom flats or cottages, they offer a wealth of features which allow people to live as independently as possible for as long as possible. There are a number of extra benefits too, for example: UÊ iVÌ ÊÌ ÊV Õ ÌÞÊ> >À ÊÃiÀÛ ViÃÆÊ UÊ } ÞÊÌÀ> i`]Ê Ã ÌiÊÃÌ>vvÊ i LiÀÃÆÊ> `Ê UÊ+Õ> ÌÞÊ>`>«Ì>Ì ÃÊÌ Ê > iÊ`> ÞÊ Û }Êi>Ã iÀ° We’ve can supply copies of our leaflet describing our services in more detail and would be delighted if you could pass them on to anyone you feel may benefit from the services we offer. We’d also welcome the chance to discuss with you how we can help you in more detail, as well as arrange for you to take a look at our services in action. If this is of an interest please contact us so we can discuss further. To arrange this, or to obtain copies of the leaflet, please get in touch with us on 01343 548585 or email northinfo@hsha.org.uk.
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On Saturday 28th June 2014, Grant Park, Forres Twelve drummers drumming, eleven pipers piping - well actually around 3,600 pipers and drummers will be piping and drumming in Grant Park, Forres on Saturday 28 June 2014 as they compete in the European Pipe Band Championships, sponsored by Benromach Speyside Single Malt Whisky. The competition itself is run by the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association to a well-practised formula where bands compete in their own grade, from juveniles to Grade 1 in 1 of 4 arenas on the park, the vast size and natural amphitheatre of Grant Park easily absorbs the sound. In addition there’s also a competition for the best Drum Major and a Highland Dancing competition.
Come and cheer on your local Pipe Band or just come and enjoy the traditional sights and sounds of Scotland – either way, with thousands of pipers and drummers dressed in their colourful tartans, it’ll be a day to remember. Supported by EventScotland, Homecoming Scotland 2014 and the Community Food Fund as well as a number of sponsors and other funders. Ticket Prices and full information on: www.pipinghotforres.com; Facebook: pipinghotforres. Twitter: @PipingHotForres.
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MAY 2014 2 friday
9 friday meet the experts at brodie castle 11am - 4pm. this informative day includes lunch and afternoon refreshments. details at www.nts.org.uk/events. booking is essential due to limited numbers.
9 friday - 11 sunday rock & road bike festival tomintoul & glenlivet. a feast of free bike events for mountain bikers, roadies, novices and families, in the cairngorms national park. two action packed days of events, activities and entertainment for all. to enter events or for more info visit www.rockandroad.co.uk or call pery on 01807 580358.
10 saturday
bear’s den @ ironworks 7:30pm. £8. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com
culbin singers spring concert 7:30pm, st laurence church, forres. tickets, £12, £10 and £5 (u12) from members, gazette office, r&r urquhart solicitors,
3 saturday ranger walk: magical bird migrants, kincraig 2pm 4pm. meet at kincraig community hall. adults £3, conc £2, family £8. call duncan macdonald on 01479 873706 or email duncan.macdonald @highland.gov.uk dj yoda+filth+ally ridgers+stephanie lewicki+kaos theory @ ironworks 10pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com
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4 sunday craigellachie whisky auction 2pm with viewing from 12 noon in craigellachie village hall. the catalogue can be viewed at www.craigellachie.org.uk. printed copies on sale on the day. tea, coffee and biscuits will be on sale.
Gordon Castle HIGHLAND GAMES & COUNTRY FAIR
5 monday really wild festival @ the scottish dolphin centre 10:30am - 4pm. free admission. with food, drinks, stalls and tons of activities. for info call 01343 820339
8 thursday inverallan guild - spring guilds together 2:15pm in the inverallan church hall with gillian orr - presbytery youth officer. ranger walk: spring at loch vaa, strathspey 11am 2pm. booking essential. meeting place given out on booking. adults £5, conc £3, family £12. call saranne bish on 01479 873914 / saranne.bish@highland.gov.uk
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12 monday - 17 saturday forres christian aid lunches 12pm - 2pm, at st leonard's church hall. £3 for soup and sweet.
14 wednesday nadfas fine art lecture - 'chinese ceramics: on the china trail' delivered by antiques roadshow expert lars tharp 11am at the sherwood suite at the eight acres hotel, elgin. visitors welcome.
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15 thursday ethan johns @ ironworks 7:30pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com
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festival of museums - wolf of badenoch’s banquet 7pm - 11pm, highland folk museum, kingussie road, newtonmore. dine, if you dare, with one of the most evil and bloodthirsty villains in scottish history! for more information visit www.highlandfolk.com or www.festivalofmuseums.com festival of museums - looking for the source of the nile friday 10am - 3pm schools events. saturday 10:30am - 11:30am, 12:30pm - 1:30pm & 2:30pm 3:30pm public events at nairn museum. for details call 01667 456791 or visit www.nairnmuseum.co.uk or www.festivalofmuseums.com
17 saturday bookmark, grantown, sound and vision, elgin or email alasdair@manachie.eclipse.co.uk doors alive - tribute act @ ironworks 7:30pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com
11 sunday dawn chorus walk @ the scottish dolphin centre 5am - 7am a free, beautiful guided walk along the river spey (booking essential). call 01343 820339 moray & highland junior orienteering championships 10am - 12:30pm culbin forest (wellhill) open to all under 17s in moray & highland regions. full details at www.moravianorienteering.org classical delights for a sunday afternoon 3pm at alvie house. tenor christopher josey. piano carolyn turner. £14 if booked in advance, £16 on the day. includes afternoon tea prepared by alvie house chef alan frost. for tickets or info call 01540 662294 or email info@calderasnighmusic.com
Foster Care Fortnight ‘ Can you guess who Fosters’
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tales and trails @ the highlanders’ museum, fort george drop-in storytelling sessions 11am 12:30pm & 1pm - 2:30pm. craft activity 3pm 4:30pm (booking for craft advised) take part in museum trails, dress up as a soldier & handle real war artefacts. for more info call 0131 3107803 • lynsey@thehighlandersmuseum.com or visit www.thehighlandersmuseum.com the counterfeit sixties @ ironworks 7:30pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com festival of museums - night flights 1pm - 3pm family craft drop-in, 8pm night walk, moth watch talk & prep at museum, 9pm – 10.30pm moth walk at the falconer museum, forres. for details call 01309 696261 or visit www.falconermuseum.co.uk or www.festivalofmuseums.com
17 saturday - 18 sunday cairngorms nature festival events and experiences for all the family. nature watching, guided walks, arts & crafts and landrover safaris & much more from the hubs at glenmore lodge and muir of dinnet. for more info visit www.cairngorms.co.uk
20 tuesday - 21 wednesday deja vu clothes sale 5:30pm - 7:30pm on tues & 10am - 4pm on wed at westfield house, near elgin. a talk on how to manage your wardrobe with dorothy murdoch on both days (12noon on wed) for more details email veronica.maclean@yahoo.co.uk. looking for nearly new summer clothes to be dropped off at westfield house by 17 may.
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22 thursday citizen science - wildlife apps for your phone, grantown-on-spey 7:30pm - 9:30pm. meet at grant arms hotel conference room, grantown-on-spey. adults £5, conc £3, family £12. call saranne bish on 01479 873914 / saranne.bish@highland.gov.uk
24 saturday scottish women's rural institutes food & flowers show 10:30am - 3:30pm, trinity church hall, elgin. tea, coffee and cake served all day. call 01667 493361 or email bjshone@gmail.com for details. lhanbryde and urquhart macmillan cancer support: dawn walk - dava way bus from forres academy at 5:30am to grantown for start. 24 miles finishing back in forres. alternatively stop at edinkillie (approx 15miles). more info or to register call 01343 842855 inverness abc boxing tournament: north of scotland select vs north of england @ ironworks 7pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com
25 sunday soup and sweet lunch 12pm - 2pm in craigellachie village hall.
28 wednesday the culbin forest run 6:45pm culbin forest (wellhill) the 15th staging of this ever-popular family event with races for under 12s, under 16s and seniors. event no 2 in the moray forest runs series.
Catherine’s Creative Ceramics Childrens Parties a Speciality For bookings or further information
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31 sunday - 1 june fèis mhoireibh - traditional music festival for children aged 8 - 18 9:30am - 4pm, moray college, elgin. £35 for first child, £25 for subsequent children in same family. booking forms available from lesley morrison on 01343 559345 or visit www.feismhoireibh.co.uk closing date for applications is monday 28th april
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Foster Care Fortnight 12th–25th May 2014 The Council provides care for individual children, sibling groups and children with complex emotional needs. We currently look after 83 children in 40 mainstream and 6 Choices specialist foster placements. There are a further 22 children who are currently living elsewhere in Scotland as we don’t have enough foster carers in Moray at present.
Moray has a long history of providing foster care that dates back to the 1800’s. Many children have been looked after and cared for by foster carers throughout Moray, but we still need more people to becomes carers. There are different types of foster care. The Moray Council Placement Services Team has foster carers that provide temporary and permanent placements for children and young people. We also have short break carers, the Choices intensive fostering service and supported lodgings carers who aid the transition to independent living for carer leavers age 16+.
From 12th to 25th May 2014 it is National Foster care Fortnight and this year’s theme is ‘Can you Guess who Fosters?’ Fostering families come from all walks of life and areas of the community. From florists to engineers; teachers to care workers; parents with adult children; couples and single people, we have a broad spectrum of skills and abilities in Moray. There are few restrictions to enquiring, you need to be over 21, have a spare room and be in good health. Guess who Fosters In Moray, Could You? For more information see our adverts on the opposite page and get in touch with us.
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48 Harbour Road, Inverness. 01463 236111 6 Wards Road, Elgin. 01343 544977
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.
“Many venues have a marquee in their garden, but how many have a garden in their marquee…?”
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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