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1ST BUCKIE BOYS BRIGADEMon. Anchor Boys 6pm; Tues. Band Club 6pm; Wed. Gymnastics6.30pm; Fri. Juniors 6pm; Fri.Company 7.20pm; SundayBibleclass 10am. Contact AlanMcIntosh 832999

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS-BUCKIE & KEITHAl-Anon Family Groups offer free,confidential help & support tothe relatives & friends of problemdrinkers. Local weekly groups inBuckie & Keith. For further infor-mation call 020 7403 0888, visitwww.hexnet.co.uk/alanon/ oremail [email protected]

ART CLUBSALVATION ARMY, CHURCHSTREET, FINDOCHTYThe Art Club is held in the hall,every Wednesday from 10.30am-12noon. Help & tuition given andbeginners are welcome (limitedspaces available). Come along.Contact S. Smith tel: 835408

BANFF AND MORAYMEMBERS’ CENTRE, THENATIONAL TRUST FORSCOTLAND (NTS)Promoting the work of the NTSand fundraising to support localproperties, our local propertiesare Brodie Castle and Leith Hall.We have a varied annualprogramme of events, includinglunches with speakers, one daycoach trips to places of interest,short holidays to NTS and otherhistoric properties further afield,quiz night and theatre outings.Ifyou are a member of the NTSand would like more information,please contact the secretary ontel: 01343 835258 or [email protected]

BANFF, MORAY & NAIRNCANINE CLUBClasses are held in Obedienceand Ringcraft every Mondayevening during school terms from1830 hrs in Spynie Hall, Elgin.Call Joanne on 07715 557395 orMary on 850262

BANFFSHIRE FIELD CLUBMeets monthly at St RufusChurch Hall, Turner Street, Keithto explore the district, inquiringinto its geology, botany, naturalhistory, archaeology, etc.Contact Mrs K M Hawkes840718 or visit the websitewww.banffshirefieldclub.org.uk

BUCKIE AND DISTRICT PIPE BANDWe meet in the Royal BritishLegion hall, Buckie, on Thursdayevenings 6.30pm-9pm. Learners& experienced players welcome.www.buckiepipeband.co.uk

BUCKIE AMATEUR SWIMMINGCLUBClasses spanning all levels andcoaching available. Ages 5-16.Contact David Eckersley 832078

BUCKIE CHORAL UNIONBuckie Choral Union is a mixedchoir and rehearsals begin againfor the 2011/12 programme on18th August ‘11. Rehearsals areheld on Thursday nights 7:30-9:30pm in the Buckie NorthChurch Hall, Buckie. For addi-tional information (including mapshowing venue) check our website at www.buckiechoral.org.uk

BUCKIE CRICKET CLUBJunior coaching on Wednesdayevenings. Linzee Gordon Park,Buckie. Contact William G Flett832082

BUCKIE ROVERS JUNIORFOOTBALL CLUBTraining Monday & Wednesday,7pm-9pm excluding June.Contact Mr D G Roberts 840861

BUCKIE RUGBY FOOTBALLCLUBMeets Saturdays 10am-12noonfor training, Linzee Gordon Park.

BUCKIE VICTORIA BOWLINGCLUBWest Church StreetBuckie, tel 832521

CLOCHAN ART GROUPWe are a small group who enjoypainting and drawing and we

meet in Clochan Hall everyMonday Afternoon, 2pm-4pm.Members work in all mediumsand are only too happy to offerhelp and advice to each otherover a cup of coffee. Comealong any Monday if you want tolearn more!

CULLEN BOWLING ANDTENNIS CLUBProvides a service to anyonewho is interested in Bowling andTennis. Bowls, tennis rackets,balls and shoes all available.Contact Sandra Douglas 840118

FAITH AND LIGHT GROUPBUCKIETo provide an evening of respitecare to the parents or carers ofclub members. 1st and 3rdTuesday evening at 7pm.Contact Anne Gerrard 831124

FRISKIS AND SVETTISOriginating in Sweden, the aim isto get people healthy whilsthaving fun. Exercise to music,open to men and women.Fochabers Institute Tues 10am;St Rufus Hall, Keith Wed 9.30amand Thurs 10am; St Thomas HallThurs 7pm, contact Mandy tel:882641 or visit www.fsab-erdeen.co.uk.

FOCHABERS HILL WALKING &RAMBLING CLUBMeets the last Sunday eachmonth for hill walking outings.£10 annual sub and £10-£20 busfare. Contact Wilma Forsyth formore details 01343 821101

FOCHABERS PÉTANQUECLUBTo play and promote the game ofPétanque, Fochabers CricketClub, Fochabers. Contact MIkeWatt 832591

GRANGE BADMINTON CLUBTuesday evenings, 7pm to9.30pm, King Memorial Hall,Grange. Contact Chris Lancaster870622

KEITH TANG SOO DONew class starting 4th August,

Royal British Legion, 5.30pm-7pm, contact Steve & RosemaryReeve tel: 01542 886500

JOG SCOTLAND BUCKIEMeets on Tuesday 6.45pm atSwimming Pool car park, juniorsmeet on Monday 4.30pm at BHSGames Hall. Suitable forbeginners. Tel: 842847 or [email protected]

JOG SCOTLAND KEITHMeets on Mondays 6.30pm atKeith Community Centre, Juniorsmeet on Wednesdays 6pm.Suitable for beginners. Tel:870609 or email [email protected]

KEITH AND DISTRICTAMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUBMeets Wednesdays, 7pm, KeithCommunity Centre Car Park,Annual subscription £15, ContactClub Secretary, Steven Taylor:Tel 832898, 07808 687036www.walkjogrunmoray.org.uk

KEITH & DISTRICT RANGERGUIDES (GIRLGUIDING MORAY)Senior Section aged 14 years to24 years, St Rufus Hall, Keith5.30pm-7pm, 3 Wednesdays outof 4, tel: 01542 886422 evenings

KEITH AND DISTRICT SILVER BANDPractice night, Sunday 6.30pmto 8.30pm, Longmore Hall, Keith.Contact Wendy Jones 887529 orvisit www.keithsilverband.org

KEITH B.A.L.L. GROUPWe meet on Wednesdays from10.30am to 1pm in St Rufus Hall,Keith. Contact Evalyne tel:886913 or Maureen tel: 886020for details

KEITH BOWLING CLUBGreen is open April toSeptember, weather permitting.Short carpet bowls indoorSeptember to April. ContactHazel MacAngus-Gerrard887452

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KEITH COMMUNITY CENTREBOWLING CLUBMeets Wednesday and Thursdayafternoon at Keith CommunityCentre. Contact Margaret Adam887921

KEITH SCOTTISH COUNTRYDANCE CLASSMeets every Thursday in theRoyal British Legion Hall, Keith7.30pm-9.30pmKEITH SPORTS ANDCOMMUNITY CENTREContact 882222

LGBT MORAYSocial networking group forlesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-gender people in Moray. Monthlymeetings - 1st Tues. & 4th Thurs.The Cooperage Bar, High St,Elgin, 7.30pm; 2nd Weds.Scribbles, High St, Elgin,11am:3rd Sat. Time Out Café, High St,Forres,10.30am. For info or to bemet in advance tel:07598418638,email us [email protected] find us on Facebook

ME MORAY SUPPORT GROUPMeets 2nd Tuesday each month,7pm, Moray Resource Centre,Maisondeu Road, Elgin. It’s agreat chance to meet up withother ME sufferers and talkabout the condition, as well asbeing able to gain support andinformation. Meetings are freeand refreshments are provided.We also have an onlinecommunity forum which offerssupport, information and justgeneral conversation, for thosewho cannot attend meetingswww.memoray.org.uk/forum

MORAY BUSINESS WOMENAn informal club for womenwithin the Moray area who havean interest in business, network-ing, sharing information andgeneral socialising. Meetings areheld on the first Thursday ofevery month. For more informa-tion, tel: Michelle on 07887730708 or e-mail us [email protected]

MORAY COAST MOTORCYCLE CLUBMeets the 1st Wednesday everymonth at Mill House Hotel, Tynet,Buckie. Join us for social rideout’s, fundraisers and more.Visit www.mcmc.org.uk orcontact Tracey Scott tel: 07928444376

MORAY DISABILITY FORUMSpeaking on behalf of disabledpeople and their carers fromacross Moray, with a united voicethrough consultation and partner-ship with services that supportthem. We welcome everyone in-terested, or working, in the areaof disability to become a memberof the group. Contact MikeMcKenzie, c/o Moray ResourceCentre, Elgin. Tel: 07967 440164

MORTLACH ART GROUPMeets in the Memorial Hall,Albert Place, Dufftown everyThursday 1pm-5pm. Charge permeeting is £2. Tuition available ifrequired, some materials areavailable

MULBEN SCOTTISHCOUNTRY DANCINGMeets the 1st Wednesday eachmonth June, July & August; 1st

& 3rd Wednesday September-May, 7.30pm-9.30pm, MulbenHall. All welcome. ContactMargaret Rhynas tel: 860208

‘NO STRINGS ATTACHED’CONFIDENTIAL HELPLINEIf you are caring for someonewho is affected by drugs, alcoholor mental health issues and youfeel that it is having an impact onyou and the rest of your familycall 01343 555031 for help andadvice. Anonymity if required

OAP CLUBClub for the over 50’s, meets 2ndTuesday each month, 1.45pm to4pm, Longmore Hall, Keith

PET FOSTERING SCOTLANDWe aim to support pet ownerswho are in an emergencysituation or becoming temporar-ily homeless. Our volunteers willcare for your pet in their ownhomes for short periods until youcan be reunited. Volunteersalways needed. Tel: 0844 8119909. Reg. charity SCO15672www.pfss.org.uk

QUARRIERS CARERSUPPORT SERVICE MORAYProviding practical andemotional support to the unpaidCarers of Moray. If you look aftera family member, friend orneighbour and could use somehelp or just want to find out moreabout what we do, call us on01343 556031

RHYTHM & RHYME GYM TOTSFun musical baby and toddlersessions. Movement, music,songs, soft play and healthy

snack. Wednesdays from9.30am-10.15am and 10.20am-11.05 am. Contact Wendy tel:832133

ROYAL BURGH OF CULLENPENSIONERS CLUBMeets first Tuesday of eachmonth at 7pm, for the welfare ofthe elderly in Cullen. ContactBunty Gardiner 840653

SLIMMING WORLDFOCHABERSWednesdays at 5.30pm &7.30pm in the Scout Hall,Fochabers, contact Christine tel:01542 835096 for more details.

SPEY BAY COMMUNITY HALLTues. & Fri. 7.30pm Bowling tel821947; Weds. morning BALLtel: 821713/820038; Thurs.afternoon Mother and Toddlertel: 820282; Fri. morning BodyConditioning Classes tel:556370; general enquiries toWillie Pirie tel: 823995

TREES FOR LIFE GREEN DAYS OUTOpen to everyone living in Morayand Inverness-shire. Spend aday carrying out a variety ofdifferent conservation tasks!Days are free of charge. Pick upsavailable. All volunteers must beover 18 with a reasonable levelof fitness, running everyWednesday and the last Sundayof the month. Booking essential.Contact Rosie tel: 01309 691444or [email protected]

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Many of you reading this probablydon’t believe in God. You may thinkthere is ‘something out there’ - but in allprobability you wouldn’t be prepared tocommit yourself to a belief in thepersonal God of the Bible - the onedescribed as the God who made theworld and everything in it.

He created all the nations throughoutthe whole earth, decided beforehandwhen they should rise and fall, and de-termined their boundaries. His purposewas for the nations to seek after himand perhaps feel their way toward himand find him - though he is not far fromany one of us. The God who is aperson - with personality - and whotakes a real living interest in every oneof us.

For many people that’s too specific,perhaps too frightening or possibly too

simple. But the more I look at the worldaround me, the more I see personalityin almost everything. Every day ouradopted cat seems to demonstratehe’s not just a blob of fur but a creaturewith real personality. He ‘speaks’ withhis miaow, with his eyes and with his in-sistence that he be scratched under thechin.

Even the birds he stalks in the gardenreveal individual characteristics.Watching the cat being scolded by aprotective mother blackbird - and herunning for the cover of the window sillfrom her rebuke - reminds me that eventhe smallest of creatures appear to beendowed with individuality and person-ality.

Of course I don’t want to give everyworm or grub a name but the more Ilook at the world the more I can see the

mark of a person at work in creating it.

That is exactly how Paul described Godand his world to a highly educatedAthenian audience in the passage fromthe book of Acts loosely quoted above- a real personal God who made us, areal personal God who continues torelate to us on a personal level everyday.

Maybe you don’t have a cat to watch ora garden with scolding birds - but thereis a God who is not far from you; hispurpose and desire is that you wouldreach out to him, seek for him and findhim. He even sent his Son, Jesus, intothis world to help you in that search - areal living personality who will introduceyou to the real and living God.

Colin MorrisonElgin & Forres Free Church

All Saints Episcopal Church, Buckie -Sundays:parish eucharist 11am, contactCanon Jeremy paisey tel: 832312Buckie Baptist Church meets Sundays 11am& 5.45pm. Contact Rev. V MacDougall [email protected] - Children welcome,Contact Irene 840821Buckie North, C of S, Cluny Square ContactMrs Elizabeth Reid c/o tel: 831907Buckie Salvation Army Sunday Services10.30am & 6pm, plus others during week. Contact Caroline Buchanan tel: 823790Buckie South & West, C of S, High Streetmeets for Sunday worship at 11.30am,including Sunday School, Contact Rev’d AlanMacgregor 833775 or email [email protected], Riverside Christian Church,Sundays 10.30am, contact 01542 833923 orvisit www.riversidebuckie.orgBuckie, St Peters Church RC 832196Buckie Methodist Church Sundays 11am &6pm. Sunday School, Bible Studies, PrayerMeetings, Study & House Groups, Alpha,Women’s Guild, Men’s Prayer BreakfastCullen & Deskford C of S, 1st Sunday of themonth at the Hall Church at 11am (followed bysoup & sweet), every other Sunday at the AuldKirk at 10.30am, and the 2nd & 4th Sundays atthe Jubilee Hall, Deskford at 12noon. Contact

Gordon McNeill tel: 840193 or email: [email protected] Methodist Church, Seatown, Cullen,Buckie Sunday morning worship at 11am ledby a Minister or an authorised Local Preacher;Enzie Parish Church, Portgordon, Buckiemeets for Sunday worship at 10 am, SundaySchool. Contact Rev’d Alan Macgregor833775 or email [email protected] Church of Scotland meets forSunday Worship 11.15am. All welocme.Contact David Pirie tel: 834123Findochty Methodist Church welcomes youto fellowship Sundays at 11amKeith, Holy Trinity EpiscopalFamily Eucharist 11.30amKeith, C of S - North, Newmill, Boharm andRothiemay : North Church : Sunday 11am;Boharm Church : Sunday 9.30am (firstSunday of the month at Mulben village hall);Rothiemay Church : Sunday 9.30am, exceptthe first Sunday in each month. Contact Rev GHutton Steel or [email protected], C of S - St Rufus, Botriphnie andGrange : St Rufus Church : Sunday10.15am; Botriphnie Church : Sunday11.45am (alternate Sundays); Grange Church: Sunday 11.45am (alternate Sundays),contact: Rev Ranald S.R. Gauld or email:

[email protected], St. Thomas’ Church RCVigil-Mass 9.30am and 6.30pmConfessions Saturday 10am on request.Portessie Assembly Hall, Ogilvie Streetwelcomes you to our Gospel Meeting Sunday6:15pm and Prayer & Bible Study onWednesday 7:30 pmPortessie Methodist Church, Portessie,Buckie Sunday worship at 11am and at 6pm(alternately here & at Buckie).Portgordon Methodist Church meets forSunday worship at 11am, bible study meetingon alternate Mondays with the Church ofScotland congregation at 2pm, craft groupmeets on Wednesdays at 2pmPortknockie Church of Christ Sunday 11amBreaking of Bread; Sunday 6pm GospelService; Friday 7pm Prayer Meeting and BibleStudy. Ladies Fellowship (September--March)every second Monday 7pm. Prayer Breakfast8am Wednesdays. Leader Mr Stewart Gray 836007Rathven Church of Scotland Sundaymorning worship at 9.45am led by a Ministeror an authorised Local Preacher. ContactMoira 833956 or Ann 831607If you are a member of a church not listed here,please email [email protected] and wemay print this in future issues.

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Keith Community Council:Meets first Monday of each month (excludingJanuary/August) 7pm at Keith Community Centre.Contact: Diane Halley (Secretary) tel: 886640

Buckie Community CouncilMeets third Tuesday each month (excluding July)7pm Town House West.Contact: Gordon Cowie (Secretary) tel: 831956

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PresentationTish Richford, team manager from theCriminal Justice Services gave a veryinformative talk about the CommunityPayback scheme which we have inMoray. She went on to explain the NewPayback Orders the new name sinceFebruary 2011 replaces previousprobation orders and communityservice orders. Instead of communityservice it is now referred to asCommunity Payback Orders andUnpaid Work orders. There are twolevels of order. Level one is 20 to 100hours (three months) which are lessserious offences Level two is 101 to300 hours (six Months) for people whohave committed serious assaults,fraud, etc. Offenders must start workwithin 7 days of the order beingimposed. Most are signed up to doingat least two days of work. Offenders aresupervised seven days a week. Theteam is based in Elgin with a workshopin Grampian Road where offendersmake for example plant containers,garden picnic tables and benches. Theexamples of work in Moray were shownto members by means of photographs.The projects they have undertaken areenvironmental projects and communityprojects. The benefit to the communityis that work is being done by offendersthat may never be done otherwise. Itensures that the offender gives directrepatriation to the community that theylive in. This work is used as an alterna-tive to custody and is not a soft option.Research has shown that offenders areless likely to offend again in the future.Plaques are erected to say thatprojects have been done by offenders.The Senior task Supervisor can becontacted on 01343 557200. If offenderdoes not participate order is returned to

the court. Offenders don’t go into thecommunity that they offended in. Anumber of projects were spoken aboutthat could be done by offenders in theKeith area. Members of KCC will makea list and email Tish.CorrespondenceThere was correspondence about theBeatice Field - Shetland to PortgordonWindfarm. There will be an exhibitionto which councilors will be invited to inthe Longmore hall in the future. JM hasreceived a cheque from the Phoenixgroup. A letter of thanks will be sent out.Community Councillors UpdatesCL - Roads and Rights of WayCL complained about the state of thepavements in Keith which need to beswept.The A96 has not been swept eitherwhich is BEARs duty. A man hole atBroad Lane is dirling and needs to beseen to by Scottish water SC said hewould deal with it. Lorrys getting tyreson A96 at Darren Williams premisesare causing an obstruction. Policewould have to deal with this matter.Another police matter is cars that parkon pavement on A96. Bridge of Haughsis still flooding. White lines have still tobe painted on roads. Number of lightsnot working including the one outsidethe Royal (3 years ). CL will contactChivas about rotten trees which are adanger at end of fife Keith. Lot of watercollecting at bottom of Earlsmount anongoing problem.GC has told BEARabout this. Union Bridge – Light notworking but been reported. NorthChurch – suggested that White lines bepainted on slabs as there are stepdowns to pavement.MC – Signs and street furnitureNo update from MC. SC will see thatthe TARTAN Museum sign is taken

down. Two signs been taken down. JMthought they were being replaced. CCwill see MC about this. Pictures on theold Coop building will be relocatedsomewhere else in the town as Coopundergoing a transformation. PeterLaing was interested in them goingsomewhere else in the town. Greigs –mess is getting worse. Viewfield – noprogress on the house which was burntdown. Caravan Site – No progress.Chlorine in water still not rectified.MR – CleansingNo updates although SH mentioned StRufus path leading down side of mansehas been reported as having lot ofdebris and rubble lying there. GCseeing to this. Toilets are now open 24hours in Keith and Fife Keith.GC – Gary is to keep on about thetraffic lights at Tesco as numerouspeople are complaining that they arestaying on too long again on the A96.People coming out of Tesco alwaysseem to get priority.External Groups UpdatesRegeneration Partnership – SC saidthere was no update on whether thefunding had gone through.Xmas Lights – There is a meeting on8th June at Keith Community Centre.JM received a cheque from thePhoenix group and a letter of thankswill be sent to them.A.O.C.B.Keith Skatepark – June Simpson andJM are to go to a couple of meetings toguide the members there. DouggieMacPhee will attend as well.Next MeetingThe next meeting of Keith CommunityCouncil will be on Monday 5thSeptember 2011 at 7.00pm in KeithSports and Community Centre.

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I was very

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recently to take

part in the

Moray Great Bike Ride,

which saw cyclists of all

abilities from across the

region get on their bikes

for charity. I surprised

myself by feeling up for the

whole course and even in a

not too bad time!

A big thank you to the

organisers but also

especially to the

participants. This year’s

event raised funds for the

North East Sensory

Service, which provides

support for people across

Moray and the North East

with visual or hearing

impairment.

A very worthwhile cause

and and very worthwhile

day out cycling through

Moray’s fantastic scenery

One of the

challenges of

politics is

trying to force

yourself to take some time

out and do something

different. Being a bit of a

foody, I have made some

time for the garden and a

bit of an effort at ‘grow

your own’ in terms

of vegetables.

I cannot profess to being

any kind of expert

gardener but it provides

some relaxation and,

hopefully, some tasty

summer salads when I see

how the small back garden

crop has fared!

Richard Lochhead MSP

Angus Robertson MP

School Term DatesHolidays and Tide Times



for 2011/2012 (all dates inclusive)Autumn Term Starts Tuesday 16th August 2011Autumn Term Ends Friday 7th October 2011Winter Term Starts Monday 24th October 2011In-service Closure Monday 21st November 2011In-service Closure Tuesday 22nd November 2011Winter Term Ends Wed. 21st December 2011Spring Term Starts Thursday 5th January 2012Mid-term Holiday Friday 10th February 2012Mid-term Holiday Monday 13th February 2012Spring Term Ends Friday 30th March 2012Good Friday Holiday Friday 6th April 2012Summer Term Starts Monday 16th April 2012Milne’s High & Feeders Friday 4th May 2012

May Day Holiday Monday 7th May 2012In-service Closure Thursday 17th May 2012In-service Closure Friday 18th May 2012Keith Grammar & Feeders Monday 4th June 2012Summer Term Ends Thursday 28th June 2012Buckie High & Feeders Monday 11th June 2012for 2012/2013 (all dates inclusive)Autumn Term Starts Tuesday 21st August 2012Autumn Term Ends Friday 12th October 2012Winter Term Starts Monday 29th October 2012In-service Closure Monday 19th November 2012In-service Closure Tuesday 20th November 2012Winter Term Ends Fri. 21st December 2012Spring Term Starts Monday 7th January 2013

Buckie Holiday § Mon. 25th July 2011Summer Bank Holiday Mon. 1st Aug. 2011Keith Holiday Mon. 8th Aug. 2011Fochabers Holiday ‡ Mon. 5th Sept. 2011Buckie Holiday § Mon. 12th Sept. 2011Buckie Holiday § Mon. 17th Oct. 2011Fochabers Holiday ‡ Mon. 17th Oct. 2011Keith Holiday Mon. 17th Oct. 2011St Andrews Day Wed. 30th Nov. 2011Christmas Day Holiday * Mon. 26th Dec. 2011

Boxing Day Holiday * Tues. 27th Dec. 2011New Years Day Holiday * Mon. 2nd Jan. 20122nd January Holiday Tues. 3rd Jan. 2012Buckie Holiday § Mon. 2nd April 2012Keith Holiday Mon. 2nd April 2012* substitute, as this holiday falls on a weekend orother bank holiday§ includes Cullen, Findochty & Portknockie‡ includes Garmouth, Kingston, Mosstodloch, Spey Bay & Urquhart

Local Holidays 2011

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Knockomie is fast attracting the walkers, the morningand afternoon coffee and tea customers. This cake isa very popular offering amongst those who want torelax, chat and catch up in a comfortable lounge,away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. We lookforward to welcoming you soon, for a latte, cappucino, espresso, selection of teas and hot chocolate.

Pear Gingerbread Cake120g black treacle110g golden syrup110g dark muscovado sugar230g self raising flour1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon mixed spice1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1tsp Bicarbonate of soda120g butter diced1 medium size firm pear1 ball of crystallized stem ginger 280ml milk1 large egg1kg loaf tin lined

1. Put the treacle and syrup into a small pan & heat on a gentleheat until thoroughly mixed, leave to cool. 2. Put the Muscovadosugar and milk in a small pan and heat on a gentle heat, stirring todissolve the sugar. Once dissolved remove from heat and leave tocool until lukewarm. 3. Place the flour, spices, bicarbonate of sodaand butter in to a bowl and with your fingers, or in a foodprocessor, blend to fine breadcrumbs. 4. Peel and core the pearand dice, put to one side. Finely dice the stem ginger and leaveaside. 5.Add the milk and sugar mix to the dry ingredients using awhisk to blend thoroughly. Repeat with the treacle and syrup mix,and beat the egg before adding this. Add the stem ginger. 6. Pourinto the lined loaf tin and sprinkle the diced pear on the top. It willsink into the sponge whilst it's cooking. 7. Place in the centre of theoven at 180°C (350°F) Gas 4 for 45 minutes to 1 hour. It will be wellrisen and use a skewer to test the centre to check if it is cooked. Itwill be ready when the skewer comes out clean. Allow it to coolcompletely in the tin, before turning out. Enjoy either warm as apudding with ice-cream or cream, or at room temperature with acup of coffee or tea. Great for picnics too!

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SpotLight on Buckie, Keith and District August 2011 - page 15www.spotlighton.co.uk

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diary deadline for september issue is

Wednesday 10th august

JULY 26 tuesdayamazing ospreys, 10am-1pm, loch garten opsreycentre, visit www.rspb.org.uk for more detailsfamily fun in the forest, 2pm-4pm, loch mallachy carpark, visit www.rspb.org.uk for more details

29 fridayrobin colvill performs popular piano classics frombach to gershwin, 8pm, brodie castle, by forres, anopportunity to hear robin's stories and listen to aselection of classics in the drawing room, £18(available at www.nts.org.uk), contact brodie castlefor more details tel: 0844 493 2156live entertainment, 8pm-11pm, cullen bay hotel, visitwww.discovercullen.com for details

30 saturdaymoray farmers market, elgin plainstonesglencoe and the devil’s staircase with marie curiecancer care, 23 mile trek, a must for those withstamina & a thirst for adventure, visitwww.mariecurie.org.uk/uktreks or call 08700 340040 to regsiter

31 sundayarradoul swri afternoon tea in remembrance of mrsliz weir, 1pm-4.30pm, in aid of marie curie andmacmillan cancer research, £4insh marshes family fun day, 2pm-5pm, inshmarshes national nature reserve RSPB car park,adults free/children £2.50, email [email protected] tel: 01540 661518 for more detailsdougie maclean, 8pm, universal hall, findhorn,£16/£14, tel: 01309 691170 for details

AUGUST until august 24 wednesdaycircus theme summer reading challenge, elginlibrary, recommended for children up to age 12, tel: 562600

until october 31 mondaypictish throne exhibition at brodie castle, duringnormal opening hours, on loan from the nationalmuseum of scotland, included in tour of the castle,contact brodie castle for details tel: 0844 493 2156

2 tuesday to 30 tuesdayart & photography exhibition ‘landscape & heritage’by brian loveland, elgin museum, tel: 543675

2 tuesdayamazing ospreys, 10am-1pm, loch garten opsreycentre, visit www.rspb.org.uk for more detailsfamily fun in the forest, 2pm-4pm, loch mallachy carpark, visit www.rspb.org.uk for more details

5 fridaypancake tea and sales & bric a brac tables, 2pm-4pm, findochty town hall, by findochty church ofscotland, contact barbara tel: 832359

5 friday to 7 sundaycullen art show and sale of paintings, memorial hall,the square, cullen, fri 6-8pm cheese & wine evening,sat 10am-8pm and sun 10am-6pm, free, all welcome

6 saturdayspeyside stages rally, cooper park, elgin, for moredetails visit www.speyside-stages.co.ukquiz night in lhanbryde community centre with raffle,7pm for 7.30pm, £2 per person, teams of up to four,BYOB and nibbles, (all proceeds go to communitycentre funds), registered as a charity in scotland :sc029433

8 monday to 12 fridaycullen churches summer mission, 10am-12nooneach day, venue will be logie park if the weather isgood and the methodist church if it is wet

9 tuesdaymoray arts club open exhibition - handing in day, thegallery, elgin library, contact emma cooper tel:01343 548475 / 0789 414 4021 or visit www.morayartsclub.comamazing ospreys, 10am-1pm, loch garten opsreycentre, visit www.rspb.org.uk for more detailsfamily fun in the forest, 2pm-4pm, loch mallachy carpark, visit www.rspb.org.uk for more details

Weds 7th Sept. - Concert by the Band ofHer Majesty’s Royal Marines ScotlandElgin Town Hall Doors 6.45pm for 7.30pmTickets £16 on sale at Elgin Library Tel: 01343562600. In aid of SSAFA Forces Help and TheRoyal Marines Charitable Trust. Organised by the Rotary Club of Elgin - www.elginrotary.co.uk

10 wednesdayfamily fun day, 12.30pm-4pm, return of the popularactivity afternoon including rides, magic, storytelling,craft making - indoors and out!, grampian transportmuseum, alford, tel: 019755 64517 or visitwww.gtm.org.uk

11 thursday to 31 wednesdaymoray arts club open exhibition, starbucks, elginhigh street, free entry, contact emma cooper tel:01343 548475 / 0789 414 4021 or visit www.morayartsclub.com

13 saturdaylive bands presented by elgin BID, elgin plainstonesnairn & district gardening club annual show, 1pm /trophy presentation 3.30pm, nairn community & artscentre, £2 adults/children free, refreshments andraffle, for more details tel: 01667 452331magdalena reising and the blue café jazz ensemble,8pm, brodie castle, by forres, £12, contact brodiecastle for more details tel: 0844 493 2156

14 sundayhistoric wheels club annual rally, 2pm-4.30pm,brodie castle, near forres, contact tel: 01343 850372

15 monday to september 15 thursdaymoray arts club open exhibition, st giles centre,elgin, free entry, contact emma cooper tel: 01343548475 / 0789 414 4021 or www.morayartsclub.com

16 tuesdayamazing ospreys, 10am-1pm, loch garten opsreycentre, visit www.rspb.org.uk for more detailsfamily fun in the forest, 2pm-4pm, loch mallachy carpark, visit www.rspb.org.uk for more details

20 saturdaymoray farmers market, elgin plainstonesarena concert, 3pm-8pm, ticket available in advanceonly, line up to be confirmed, grampian transportmuseum, alford, tel: 019755 64517 or visitwww.gtm.org.ukceilidh night with ‘the brandon macphee trio’ and patfraser, 8.30pm-11.30pm, lhanbryde communitycentre, in aid of centre funds - charity no SC029433,£5 (18 years+ only - licensed event) tel: 01343842139

26 fridaylive entertainment, 8pm-11pm, cullen bay hotel, visitwww.discovercullen.com for detailsestel, 8pm, flanagans bar, 48a high st, elgin, rockingexperimentally instrumental soundscapes fromdublin, support from filthpact, the signal & you dead!visit www.myspace.com/thesyndicate2008

27 saturdayelgin city band, elgin plainstones

28 sundaymoray craft fair, 10am-3pm, bishopmill hall, manystalls including jewellery, cards, gift makers andmore, free admission, refreshments available, see uson facebook - moray craft fairmoray carnival 2011, 11am-5pm, cooper park, elgin,live local bands, dance exhibitions, pipe bands,showies, carnival parade and much more, contactrotoract moray tel: 07872 587943“croaked on the lawn” - brodie castle's first murdermystery, from 2pm, you are invited to solve thedeaths of more than one victim, our very ownmctaggart arrives on the scene and with your helpfinds the murderer and solves the crime before the‘weed killer’ finds the next victim!, adults £9, conces-sions £7, under 16 £5, tickets 0844 4932156 orwww.nts.org.uk/events


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Cinema listings

august 2011

Universal Hall, FindhornShowing films through the yearVisit www.findhorn.org/uhall orcall 01309 691170 for details.

Moray Playhouse, ElginNew Screenings begin on Fridays

Call 01343 542680 or visitwww.morayplayhouse.co.uk

Portessie Public HallRegular films including

Saturday matinees.For further details email

[email protected]

Highland Spiritual CinemaMonthly screenings of upliftingand inspiring films that inform,

enlighten and entertain.For further details please visit

www.highlandspiritualcinema.netor telephone 01463 237452

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows -

Part 2 (12a)

Viva Riva! (15)

The Tree of Life (12a)

Incendies (15)

Last Night (12a)

American Psycho (18)

The Color Purple (15)

Three Colours Red (15)

Visit www.eden-court.co.uk or

call 01463 234234 for details

Vue Cinema, InvernessFrom Friday 5th

Mr Popper’s Penguins (pg)Super 8 (12a)

From Friday 12thRise of the Planet of the Apes (12a)

The Smurfs 2D/3D (u)From Friday 19th

Spy Kids : All The Time in the World 2D/3D (u)

Cowboys and Aliens (tbc)The Inbetweeners (tbc)

From Friday 26thFinal Destination 5 3D (tbc)

Conan The Barbarian 3D (tbc)

KidsAMEvery Saturday & Sunday at 10.15am

Tickets £1.25 / VIP Tickets £2.75Teen Screens

Every Thursday & Friday afternoonTickets £2 / VIP Tickets £3.50

Senior ScreeningsEvery Tuesday afternoon

Tickets £3.05 / VIP Tickets £4.55Includes tea/coffee & biscuits

Visit www.myvue.com for details

Cinema NairnVisit cinemanairn.blogspot.com orcontact Nairn Community Centre

on 01667 453476 for details

until oct 31 mondaypictish throne exhibition at brodie castle, during normalopening hours, on loan from the national museum ofscotland, included in tour of the castle, contact brodiecastle for details tel: 0844 493 21562 friday to 29 thursdayart exhibition ‘mystical peatlands’ by sila collins-waldon,elgin museum, tel: 5436753 saturdaymoray farmers market, elgin plainstoneswalk ten at belladrum’s italian gardens with marie curiecancer care, 6pm-10pm, enjoy a twilight stroll and raisemoney for the charity, visit the website atwww.mariecurie.org.uk/walkten to register4 sundaygrampian motorcycle convention, 11am-5pm, in associa-tion with the bon accord motorcycle club, the north’spremier motorcycle event!, vintage, classic and modernbike parades, classic racer demonstrations, trade shows,arena trials, super motos and the famous scottish cham-pionship moped marathon!, grampian transport museum,alford, tel: 019755 64517 or visit www.gtm.org.uk7 wednesdayconcert by the band of her majesty’s royal marinesscotland, 7.30pm, elgin town hall, tickets £16 on sale atelgin library, tel. 562600, in aid of SSAFA forces help andthe royal marines charitable trust, organised by the rotaryclub of elgin17 saturdaythemed market to celebrate national food & drinkfortnight, elgin plainstones, by elgin BID in partnership withmoray farmers marketwestern front association - the railway operating division,royal engineers, in the great war - niall ferguson, 2.30pm,the gallery, elgin library, contact derek bird tel: 01343870562, email [email protected] or visit www.wfascotlandnorth.org.uk21 wednesday to 24 saturday‘get moray reading’ book festival, st giles church, elgin,sponsored by elgin BID, yeadons and supported by thescottish book trust30 fridaylive entertainment, 8pm-11pm, cullen bay hotel, visitwww.discovercullen.com for details

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SEPTEMBER 2011 in brief

The RoyalThe Restaurant is fast

becoming known as one of

the best places to eat in the

area. Our menu caters for

both the hearty eater and the

more re�ned diner. Bar lunch

value o�ers are often

featured as well as Chef's

ever changing Specials menu

in the Restaurant.

Prime Roasts are served

every Sunday.

Church Road, Keith, Moray AB55 5BR.

email: [email protected]

PHYSIOTHERAPY PILATES

For booking details contact Kate Robertson01343 550 737

ELGIN, FOCHABERS & PORTGORDON(Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced Classes)

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BusinessProfiles

PlanwellRoofing Supplies

The SteadingCoffee Shop & Bistro

Dallas Designs Ltd IndulgenceSalon & Spa

The Roofing Centre

March Road Industrial Estate

Buckie AB56 4BU

Tel: 01542 832170

Fax: 01542 832182


Web: www.planwell.co.uk

Tyock Industrial Estate

Elgin IV30 1XY

Tel: 01343 541414


web: dallasdesignsltd.co.uk

41a West Church Street

Buckie AB56 1BP

Tel: 01542 839647

Permaroof metal roof sheeting

116 Mid Street

Keith AB55 5BL

Tel: 01542 882106


Web: www.thesteading.co.uk

Enjoy delicious coffees,teas, light lunches and farmhouse-style baking

Embroidery, badges, trophies,vinyl printing, design Beauty, hair, nails & tanning

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BusinessProfileOn Planwell Roofing Supplies

Planwell roofing supplies has been a name synonymous with quality for the last 22 years. The reputation is such that as well as servicing customers in the North East the firm’s business also extends throughout Scotland.Planwell manufacture and supply Permaroof box metal roof sheeting for the building trade, roofing contrac-tors, farmers and DIY enthusiasts – all with a 10 year guarantee.Established in 1989 by parent company John Duncan Construction to meet the growing demand for quality roofing products the business

has grown steadily to forge a path to being at the forefront of one of the most competitive British Industries.Managing Director, Murray Duncan, said it was the commitment to continual development and customer care that had helped to make Planwell the success story that it is today.He said “the materials we supply are all of top quality and will stand the test of time and to us that is paramount.”

For further details on Planwell please Telephone 01542 832170.

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BusinessProfileOn The Steading Coffee Shop & Bistro

The Steading Artisan Foods has opened a new Coffee Shop & Bistro at 166 Mid Street, Keith (formerly Craighurst’s Coffee Shop). Owned by husband and wife team, Angus and Maggie Brown, The Steading has developed the training aspects of Craighurst’s and trains budding young chefs from around the area in everything from the basics of making good stocks, soups, handmade breads and baking for the coffee shop right up to fine dining at their Bistro evenings. Training also includes front of house and coffee making skills for budding baristas.

Angus (the Baker) and Maggie (the Chef) believe in sourcing ethical ingredients and use Fairtrade, free-range and local

products wherever possible, many sourced from other small producers across the North East of Scotland. The coffee shop serves their own delicious home baking and a selection of freshly made light meals.

Angus and Maggie previously ran the Coffee Shop & Bistro at Greenfields, Lhanbryde, near Elgin and many of their old customers have sought them out at the new premises in Keith. They sell Steading produce at the coffee shop and at local Farmer’s Markets and have been delighted to reintroduce the Bistro Evenings on Fridays and Saturdays.

Further details telephone: 01542 882106, web: www.thesteading.co.uk

A little bitof theCountrysidein theTownSummer Opening TimesCoffee ShopMon - Wed 10am - 5pmThurs to Sat 9.30am - 6pmBistroEvening Dinner menu servedfrom 6.30pm on Fridays andSaturdays.

Enjoy delicious coffees, teas, light lunches and

farmhouse-style baking made with locally sourced

ingredients and free-range organic eggs.

Buy local artisan products including our own Steading

dressing, Ola Oils and Huntly Herbs organic preserves.

Now Open for Bistro Evenings Friday & Saturday

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BusinessProfileon Dallas Designs Ltd

Dallas Designs Ltd was formed in 2007, it

is now a thriving business located within the

Tyock Industrial Estate in Elgin. They are here

to help your school, club or business enhance

their outward appearance. A logo or crest

on uniform, team colours or work/ corporate

attire portrays a professional image that will

certainly impress.

With a growing workforce dedicated to

fulfilling your requirements, there is the ability

to turn a simple sketch or idea into a

working design, all this work whether

embroidery or printing is done here at the

business premises in Elgin.

State of the art machinery means theguarantee of a reliable high quality service.There is the offer to produce single itemswith a long established promise of “no set up fee” and the knowledge there is the capacity to handle several thousand items per week.

Also available is a wide range of promotional and gift items, examples of this being mugs, mouse mats, coasters, towels and soft toys, along with the design of “stag/hen night” clothing and “holiday” T shirts. Trophies and medals are offered for competition events.

Why not call in and see what we can do foryou. You might be surprised!

Restaurant, Caféor Hotel we’ve got it

all sewn up!At Dallas Designs we can ‘cater’ for all your

uniform requirements. With our in-house embroidery

and design service we can make any uniform or

work clothing look very tasty!

A full selection of work clothing is also available.

For further details or information on our other services please telephone

www.dallasdesignsltd.co.uk01343 541414Tyock Industrial Estate, Elgin IV30 1XY

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BusinessProfileOn The Indulgence Salon & Spa

Sally Walker is a woman on a mission. A mission to give the residents of Buckie, Keith and surrounding districts a bit of the pampering that we all we know we deserve. With many years of beauty experience behind her and a passion for keeping up to date with all the latest treatments, Sally is delivering on her dream. Indulgence Salon and Spa opened its doors some 10 months ago and has already built up an

impressive reputation for providing excellent treatments at prices that are affordable. Sally feels that the luxury treatments should be available for all and her willingness to keep prices down helps acheive this. Treatments range from skincare, facials, massages, detox etc. Loyalty cards are also available to increase discounts.If you would like to see for yourself, call Sally on 01542 839647.

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Popular for some years now, particularly for those whose time is very limited, a City Break is an excellent way of getting away for a few days and nights, and seeing some interesting and different culture. Perhaps the most common City from this part of the world has been Amsterdam because it is accessible in one flight from Aberdeen, but there are many European cities which now see large numbers of short- term visitors. The advantage of a City break is that you can come and go on any days of the week that you select, normally using scheduled aircraft to spend 3 or 4 nights in a city, with a complete selection of differing hotels. Imagine flying to Barcelona, direct from Edinburgh, for 3 nights, staying in a smart city hotel full of character which only offers Bed and Breakfast because there are so many restaurants that you would want to try for lunch and dinner in the evening. Because time is limited you don't wait hours for transfer coaches, but are transported to your hotel by taxi or car. Cities like Barcelona are excellent for walking about, seeing the marinas, waterfront, Las Ramblas shopping street and the Food market. Though no direct flights exist from Scotland, Vienna is another popular destination, with all its imperial splendour, Art Nouveau, waltzes and coffee houses. A grand ring of 19th century palaces surrounds the mediaeval city, with its narrow streets, hospitable inns, cafes and shops. Two sets of customers have recently joined a break to Vienna with a trip to Budapest, using the train to travel from one to the other. Both cities boast much of the 19th century grandeur of the Hapsburg Empire. It's Bela Bartok and Liszt Museums in Budapest as it is the Strauss family in Vienna.There are many suitable Italian cities to visit for a short time, and Florence is one of the finest settings of them all. On the banks of the River Arno, Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance and the city of Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Giotto, Dante and their patrons the Medici family. When you are there a visit to the Uffizi Gallery and Museum is a must!There are direct flights now from Edinburgh to Krakow, the cultural capital of Poland. Krakow is rich in museums, art galleries, concert halls and churches; as a university city it comes alive at night in cellar bars, restaurants and jazz clubs. Like Prague this city largely escaped destruction during the World War II. In Prague only one building was hit during that war, and it is now known as the American Church in honour of its bombers!

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events SpotLight onThe Moray Motorcycle Club

The Moray Coast Motorcycle Club will be holding its 3rd annual Charity Poker Run in memory of fallen bikers on Sunday 7th August, leaving Tom Adamson's, Elgin at 12:30 (meeting/registration from 11:30 to 12:30).

Riders will ride to 5 locations along a predefined route of approxi-mately 100 miles. At each stop the rider (and pillion if taking part) will collect a card to form their poker hand then return to Toms to submit their hands. (full details of route/stops will be provided on the day)

There will be a cash prize of £100 for the best winning hand and also prizes for runner up hand and worst hand.

The entry fee is £10 (riders and pillions can both enter), which includes food and refreshments at Tom's afterwards and a free ticket for a raffle, with many great prizes (see below), which have been donated by local companies and individuals. Further raffle tickets can be purchased on the day. (Please feel free to donate a raffle prize)

Last years Charity Poker Run had around 100 entrants and together we raised over £800 which was used to purchase four flat screen TVs for Doctor Grays Childrens Ward in Elgin and for a donation to the ‘We are MacMillian’ local branch.

With your help we hope to make this another successful charity event, and the monies raised will be donated to charities (to be decided at a Club meeting after the event).

We look forward to seeing a big turnout on the day, and here's hoping the sun will shine.You dont need to know anything about poker to take part.

Prizes donated for the raffle include:

Voucher for Karting(Elgin Kart Raceway)

Voucher for Tattooing (Elgin/Inverness Tattoo Centre)

12Mp Digital Camera Kit(Tim's Dad)

Voucher (Keith Motorist & DIY)

Voucher(I.G. Thomson, Butcher, Keith)

Voucher (Dream Tree, Buckie)

Voucher (Divine Gifts, Elgin)

Disc Lock (Willie Young)

Voucher(Robbie George, Lhanbryde)

ACF50 Anti Corrosion Treatment for Bike (Baz at AllYearBiker)

If you would like donate a raffle prize please contact:Tracey on 07928 444376or email:[email protected]

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WDCS (the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society) is calling on members of the public to become part time whale and dolphin spotters in order to help the conservation charity build up a better understand-ing of these animals in local waters.

WDCS’s Shorewatch programme (supported by Scottish Natural Heritage) has been rolled out across Scotland in recent months and is already proving to be very popular. Shorewatch relies on community volunteers to monitor the presence of whales, dolphins and porpoises around Scotland’s coastline in order to raise awareness and capture vital data crucial to the long term future of these amazing animals.

The objective of Shorewatch is for community members to become stewards of whales, dolphins and the marine habitat which is their home, and becoming a Shorewatcher is pretty simple.

WDCS is running a number of training days during which volunteers will receive training on how and when to watch whales and dolphins, how to use the equipment provided, how to identify specific species, what to do if you come across a stranded animal, and where the best spots are to see amazing creatures. This all helps to ensure that the data collected is done so in the same way each time.

Once trained, volunteers can go out when they feel like it, armed with scientific binoculars, and carry out regular 10-minute watches at specific sites to help learn more about how these animals use our coastline, information which will help

in the protection of these animals for future generations. So, if you like to get out and about and are keen to see more of your local wildlife then Shorewatch is for you.

The data collected helps to better understand the movements of coastal species and to inform decision makers. It is vital to know which areas might be key habitats for whales and dolphins and monitor how they use these areas over time. Such data will also be valuable towards informing planning decisions on future developments.

WDCS Head of Scottish Policy, Sarah Dolman, commented on the need for the Shorewatch Programme saying, “It is vital to understand which areas are key for these creatures. We basically need to have eyes on the sea around the entire Scottish

coastline; and this is why community participation is so important to the long term management of marine species andtheir homes.”

So, If you fancy become an ambassador of the sea, contact WDCS Conservation Officer, Alison Lomax, on 01343 820 339 or email [email protected]

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One day we will all have to meet The Lord Jesus Christ. We will meet Him either as our Saviour or as our Judge! Those who are not with Him here on earth He will be against them in eternity and they will be judged accordingly. Will He say unto us “I know you not”? or “Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord”?

What have we done (and what are we doing) with Jesus who is called Christ? Have we trusted Him with our soul’s salvation having realized and understood that He died for us, for our sins? or will we not have this man Jesus Christ to rule over us? Will we continue to live stubbornly and deliberately for self for sin and for satan? When we meet Him, will we be ready?

What think we of Christ, whose Son is He? God would have none of us to perish in our sins - that’s why He sent His Beloved Son, showing His love for us that through Him(The Lord Jesus) and His Sacri�ce on the Cross of Calvary that we might live;

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Do we know Him?Don’t ask ourselves do we know about Him, but do we KNOW HIM! Are we a lover of pleasures or a lover of God? Are we dead in trespasses and in sins or washed in the Blood of God’s Lamb the Lord Jesus Christ?

Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgement is come , and worship Him that made heaven and earth: be ye ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of Man cometh. He loves us, He died for us, that He might bring us to God; let us enter into and believe the truth that God so loved us that He gave His only begotten Son, that if we believe in Him we should not perish in our sins but have everlasting life, for our sins have separated us from God.

We need to be born again! Do we know Him? Do we trust Him and Him alone for eternity. He knows them that are His and let everyone that names the name of Christ depart from iniquity!

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DENTISTSThe Keith Dental Practice ............................(01542) 886251Buckie Dental Practice ................................(01542) 831163

PHARMACIESBairds Pharmacy, Keith..................................01542 882512Clarks Pharmacy, Fife-Keith ..........................01542 882533Listermac Pharmacy, Union St ......................01542 840268Listermac Pharmacy, W. Church St ..............01542 833321W.S. Taylor, Buckie ........................................01542 831116Normac Pharmacy, Buckie ............................01542 831147

Buckie Leisure Centre....................................01542 832841Police Station ................................................0845 600 5700Keith Community Centre................................01542 882028Keith Swimming Pool ....................................01542 882222Keith Resource Centre ..................................01542 886174Keith Library ..................................................01542 882223Keith Sports & Com. Ctr ................................01542 882222Moray Council Access Point, Keith................01542 885500Registrar ........................................................01542 885525Keith Tourist Info. Ctr......................................01542 888423Keith Community Bus ....................................01542 882222Babs Dial A Bus ............................................01542 835800National Rail Enquiries ..................................08457 484950

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Elgin Library ..........................................................31

Elgin Rotary Club ..................................................15

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Linda Marlow Dog Grooming..................................3

Mackenzie & Cruickshank ....................................11

McDonald & Munro ..............................................31

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Moray Dance School ............................................11

Physio Pilates ........................................................18

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1. From the Square, head east along theHigh Street past the Surgery to ChristiesGarden Centre Car Park. 2. Walk throughto the back of the car park to the sign postalong the woodland path. 3. Follow thepath past Whitegate Lodge, crossing theroad to the Forestry Commission WindingWalks. 4. Follow the track up to the carpark. 5. Return the same way.

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