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CLUBS & SOCIETIESHOPEMAN LUNCHEON CLUBTues 12:30pm-1:30pm, Hopeman Memorial Hall. Servingmeals to pensioners. £5 per meal.Call Violet McPherson 830444.

DALLACHY AEROMODELLERSHolds model aircrafts and helicopter flying at old DallachyWorld War 2 airfield. Mainly atweekends. Offers training on dualcontrol. www.dallachyaeromodellers.org.uk

T-EXCHANGE MAKERSPACEMake things, build things and exchange ideas. Third Friday ofevery month 7:30pm at Findhorn Village Centre. Details on www.t-exchange.net or contact Billon 07925 551191.

MORAY TANG SOO DOTraditional Korean martial arts.Mon, Wed and Fri on 6pm. Different classes for different ages.Family classes for aged 6+. At

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BIRNIE VILLAGE HALLCommunity events, bowling, WRI,and SIGMA Astronomy Club.Contact Clifford Miller: 860232.

GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLINDNairn & Moray Branch looking fornew branch volunteers. Pleasecontact Anna Temple or AnnaRoberts on 01309 694866

‘NO STRINGS ATTACHED’CONFIDENTIAL HELPLINECaring for someone affected bydrugs, alcohol or mental health is-sues and feel that it’s having animpact on you and the rest ofyour family? Call 01343 555031Anonymity if required.

TYOCK GYMNASTICS CLUBSport for the whole community at

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BOWL 2000 JUNIOR BOWLINGTEAMThe club runs on a Saturday from11am to about 12:30pm and isfor under 18s. They get taught bythe Scotland coach to go andcompete in competitions to wintrophies etc. Beginners are wel-come.

DARNAWAY CURLING CLUBSmall and friendly club would bedelighted to welcome new members for the coming season.Why not come and try a newsport. For further details, [email protected]

ELGIN AMATEUR DRAMATICSOCIETYQuality drama productions forElgin and District, and comprehensive theatrical

experiences for interested adultsand young people at KingsmillsStudio. Call Jenna Ward 552457or 07873 497487. www.elgindrama.co.uk

ELGIN-LANDSHUT TWIN TOWNASSOCIATIONEncourages friendship and exchange visits between Elginand its twin town in Bavaria. Con-tact Alastair Rossiter 542939www.landshut-elgin.dedemonstrators at work. Meets 2ndWednesday each month at Applegrove Primary School.Contact May Bichan 01343 850634

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I like January, and not just because it isthe month I arrived in the world. I like itfor all sorts of reasons: crisp weather,January sales, Burns nights and evenchurch in-service training courses whichhave refreshed and re-invigorated me inrecent years. But mostly, I think I likeJanuary because it marks a change inmood. Somehow, once you turn thecorner into a new year, you begin to lookforward to longer days, new ventures,and a fresh start. But let’s face it, youdon’t need to wait until January. If you’reembarking on a course of study then, inall likelihood, your fresh start will comein August or September. For a business,the new year may begin on the 1st ofApril when you close last year’saccounts. For others, new things beginwith a new relationship and althoughthese traditionally were in the spring,they may occur at any time throughoutthe year. I was reminded back inNovember that, for many Americanbusiness people, Thanksgiving is like a

new year since that is generally the timewhen they begin to come into profit;Black Friday is not a grim day butinstead the start of an optimistic andhopeful phase of their year. Of course,calendars have varied over the centuriesand still vary from culture to culture so,if you belong to a community thatcelebrates a new year at a different time,January may be virtually meaningless inthat respect. And even the Christianyear (if you are in the habit of observingit) does not begin in January but at theend of November, with the start ofAdvent marking the coming of Christ intothe world.This all goes to show that maybe now itis January, we should just all go back tobed and forget the new start. After all, onthe basis of what I’ve written, we couldmake a fresh start anytime. And that isprecisely what we can do. Indeed, it maybe what we ought to do.The Bible says that the mercies of Godare new every morning but if you’re not

a morning person, his mercies are notrestricted to that time of day. One writersays to God, "I lie down and sleep inpeace because you surround me". Infact, the picture we are given of God isthat he transcends times and seasons;he is always there. He doesn’t have‘moods’ or bad hair days, he doesn’t gowalkabout and he never takes a holiday!He is described as governing theseasons – not being influenced by them.So, He is there if you call.And that’s the point – if you call. So don’twait for the month or the weather or yourmood to change. Call on God right nowand then, though January may not bethe month of your birth, it could be themonth of your new birth.

Rev. Colin Morison,Elgin & Forres Free Church ofScotland

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Alves Church First Sunday every month 11.30am. Tel: 01309 690931.Birnie - Pluscarden Church Sunday service: Pluscarden at 10am andBirnie at 11.30am Burghead Church Sundays 11.30am. Tel: 01309 690931.Elgin and Forres Free Church of Scotland Sunday Service, Sundayschool, and crèche 11am. Evening service 6pm. Midweek meetingWednesday 7.30pm. Contact Colin Morrison: 01343 542196.Elgin Baptist Sunday worship 11am includes crèche, pre-Sundayschool, Sunday school, and Bible class. Evenings 6pm. Tel: 01343548309.Elgin City Church Harvest Centre Elgin (formerly St Giles ChurchHall), Greyfriars Street. Sundays 10.30am. Childrens’ church andcrèche available. Tel: 01343 543624.Elgin Community Church Sunday morning service 10.30am. Eveningfellowship and youth group 6pm. Tel: 01343 546654.Elgin High Church Sunday service 11am. Contact Parish Asst. PaulaBaker: 01542 832662 or Rev Jim Thomson: 01343 547664.Hopeman Baptist Church Sundays 11am and 6pm. Contact Rev.S.J.Macdonald: 01343 831175. Living Waters Fellowship Wednesdays 7pm with free refreshments:Road to Recovery - for alcholics, addicts and the homeless. Sundays12.30pm: preachin’, prayin’, and singin’ followed by lunch. Sundays12.30pm and Wednesdays 7pm: Truck Stop Ministries - for truck drivers & bikers. New Elgin & Ashgrove Hall, King Street, Elgin, IV306BN. Tel: 07730 256543. Website: www.livingwatersfellowship.co.ukLossiemouth Baptist Church Sundays 9.30am, 11.30am (and juniorchurch) and 6pm. Thursdays 6.15pm - 8pm: kids church (P4-P7). Contact Rev. Rae Mackenzie: 01343 812062. Website: www.lossiebaptist.orgLossiemouth Gospel HallSunday club 9.30am.Gospel meeting6.30pm.Tel:01343 812987. Website:www.lossiemouthgospelhall.org.ukLossiemouth United Free Church of Scotland Sundays 11am and6pm including Sunday school. Contact Rev. Alexander Ritchie: 01343 810262. Website: www.ufcos.org.uk/lossie

Moray Grace Fellowship The Warehouse Theatre, Lossie. Sundays10.30am. Contact Vic Cameron: 01343 850142. Email:[email protected]. Website: www.moraygrace.wordpress.comHoly Trinity Elgin. Sundays 8am: Holy Communion. 11am: family Eucharist. 6.30pm: evensong. Tel: 01343 547505.Parish of Duffus, Spynie, and Hopeman First Sunday of each monthin Hopeman 10am. One service in Hopeman at 10.30am if five Sundays in a month. Duffus or Spynie 11.30am. Contact Rev. BruceLawrie: 01343 830276. Email: [email protected] Andrews-Lhanbryd and Urquhart Parish Church Sundays 11amincluding young church and crèche. Evening services 7pm on lastSunday of month at St Margaret's Hall, Urquhart. Contact AndrewRobertson: 01343 843765.St Gerardine’s High Church Lossiemouth. Sunday family worship11am. Evening service 6pm last Sunday of month. Contact: 01343813635.St Giles and St Columba’s South Elgin. Sunday services 10.30am in January, March, May, July, September, and November in St Giles’Church. February, April, June, August, October, and December in StColumba’s South Church. Wednesdays 7.30pm and Thursdays12.30pm at St. Giles Church. Contact the church office: 551501. Website: www.elginstgiles.orgSt James Church of Scotland Lossiemouth. Sunday family worship11am including crèche and Sunday school. 6pm: evening service .7pm: Swordfish youth group. Contact Rev. Graham Crawford: 07817504042.St Margaret’s Church Lossiemouth. 9.30am: family Eucharist. 10am: Holy Communion. Thursdays 5pm: evening prayer.St Sylvester's Catholic Church Elgin.Vigil Mass Saturday 7pm.SundayMass 11.45am.Tel: 01343 542280.Website:www.stsylvesters.netIf you are a member of a church not listed here, please email us thedetails and we may print this in future issues.

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your entire future: yet it is available to you at no cost whatever.It is a message that you may not like: yet you will never be able to forget it.And whether you believe it or not, it will a�ect you in life and in death.

First of all let me emphasise that this message is absolutely true, because it is God who said it. When God makes a statement you can a�ord to accept it, because He cannot lie. When God makes a promise, you can rest upon it, because His promises can never fail. God will not make you believe this message – that is your choice – but He will hold you responsible for having heard it.

Then let me tell you that this is a personal message to you. You cannot escape it. It brings you to the place of decision. You must either accept it or reject it. You must either say “I will” or “I will not”. You cannot be neutral.

Here, then, is the message. It is an exact quotation from God’s Word, the Holy Bible:

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but

have everlasting life. (John3:16)

Now, did you ever hear such wonderful words as these before? Are they not amazing? Just think for a moment what they say! They reveal three marvellous and thrilling facts.

I may never meet you personally, but there is something I want to tell you.It is of such importance that I would be unkind if I didn’t let you know: yet it is so simple that you can read it in a few minutes.It is so vital that it may change

First, “GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD!” since you are in the world, it means that He loved you. If that does not startle you, remember that when God loved you, He loved a sinner, because that is what you are.

The bible says that you are a sinner (Romans 3:23), and if you are honest you will agree. Now, although God loves you. He hates your sin. Sins will keep you out of Heaven, because God is holy and He must punish sin.

Thus a holy God must �nd a holy way of saving sinners. Otherwise the sinner must pay for his sins, and that would mean spending eternity in Hell.

The second great fact is this: “HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON”. The �rst statement tells you that God loved you. This statement tells you how much He loved you. He loved you so much He gave His only begotten Son! Do you know what that means? It means that the Lord Jesus Christ su�ered on the cross of Calvary so that you might be saved. He shed His blood so that your sins might be put away. He died for you so that you might live in Heaven forever. You see – someone must pay the penalty for sin, either you or a sinless substitute. God gave His Son so that He could be your sinless substitute.

And now for the third tremendous fact: “WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE”.

What could be more wonderful? Think of it! God gives eternal life to those who believe in Christ. The Saviour has �nished the work. He has died, has risen from the grave and gone back into Heaven.

Now your part is to believe in Him. This simply means that you should confess that you are a sinner, realise that Christ is willing and able to meet your need, and then receive Him as your Lord and Saviour.

This is the message which I had to tell you. Now you must make a decision. Will you accept Him or reject Him? Will you believe on Him or will you refuse Him? Will you bow humbly before Him or will you turn away in pride?

I may never meet you upon earth, but I hope I will meet you in Heaven. If you too will accept the sinner’s Saviour,

then you will be surely saved.

The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into His hand. He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life;

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Summer Term Starts Mon 15th Apr 2013Lossie High & Feeders Fri 3rd May 2013May Day Holiday Mon 6th May 2013In-Service Closure Thurs 16th May 2013In-Service Closure Fri 17th May 2013In-Service Closure Mon 20th May 2013 Summer Term Ends Fri 5th Jul 2013

Christmas Day Tues 25th Dec 2012Boxing Day Wed 26th Dec 2012New Year’s Day Tues 1st Jan 2013Scottish Bank Holiday Wed 2nd Jan 2013Burns Night Fri 25th Jan 2013Shrove Tuesday Tues 12th Feb 2013Mother’s Day Sun 10th Mar 2013

Good Friday Fri 29th Mar 2013British Summertime Begins Sun 31st Mar 2013Easter Monday Mon 1st Apr 2013Early May Bank Holiday Mon 6th May 2013Spring Bank Holiday Mon 27th May 2013Father’s Day Sun 16th Jun 2013British Summertime Ends Sun 27th Oct 2013


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SCHOOLSAlves Primary School ..................................(01343) 850247Bishopmill Primary School ..........................(01343) 547841Burghead Primary School ..........................(01343) 835529East End Primary School ............................(01343) 542381Greenwards Primary School ......................(01343) 541661Hopeman Primary School ..........................(01343) 830281Lhanbryde Primary School..........................(01343) 842649Mosstowie Primary School..........................(01343) 547119New Elgin Primary School ..........................(01343) 547587Seafield Primary School ..............................(01343) 547792St Sylvesters R.C. Primary School ..............(01343) 541453West End Primary School............................(01343) 543161Elgin Academy ............................................(01343) 543485Elgin High School........................................(01343) 545181Hythehill Primary School ............................(01343) 812014St Gerardine Primary School ......................(01343) 812251Lossiemouth High School ..........................(01343) 812047Police Station ................................................0845 600 5700Bus Station, Elgin .......................................(01343) 544222Citizens Advice Bureau ...............................(01343) 550088Dalcross Airport ...........................................(01667) 464000Dallas Village Hall .......................................(01343) 890243Elgin Town Hall ................(01343) 547767/562600-To BookLossie Town Hall ............................(01343) 813327/815309Moray Council .............................................(01343) 543451National Rail Enquiries ..................................08457 484950Elgin Library ................................................(01343) 562600Lossie Library ..............................................(01343) 813334Elgin Community Council ............................(01343)540615Moray Leisure Centre .................................(01343) 550033Lossie Swimming Pool ................................(01343) 815299

DOCTORSDr Gray's Hospital, Elgin ...............................0845 456 6000Moray Coast Medical Practice - Hopeman (01343) 830269Moray Coast Medical Practice - Burghead (01343) 835780Moray Coast Medical Practice - Lossie ........0845 337 1190Elgin Community Surgery ..........................(01343) 542234Linkwood Medical Centre ............................0845 337 6350Maryhill Health Centre ..................................0845 337 0610

DENTISTSSouth Street Dental Practice ......................(01343) 542729Trinity Dental Practice..................................(01343) 542697Apex Dental Studio......................................(01343) 556606Pure Spa Dental ..........................................(01343) 541164Laich Dental Practice ..................................(01343) 816316

PHARMACIESAlliance Pharmacy ......................................(01343) 542186Bishopmill Pharmacy ..................(01343) 547374 / 547393Boots The Chemist ......................................(01343) 543311G.F Duthie Pharmacy, Burghead ................(01343) 835370G.F Duthie Pharmacy, Hopeman ................(01343) 830249 Lhanbryde Pharmacy ..................................(01343) 842531Lloyds Pharmacy, 48 High St ......................(01343) 547065Lloyds Pharmacy, 176 High St ....................(01343) 542571Lloyds Pharmacy, Lossie ............................(01343) 812818Lossiemouth Pharmacy ..............................(01343) 813095

VETSAllen and Matthews ....................................(01343) 544811Miller and Swann ........................................(01343) 542255Moray Coast Vets, Lossie ............................(01343) 815335

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Parliament Blog“ ”A Happy New Year for 2013! It’s been a busyold year in the Lochhead household, with ahouse move focusing the mind for a goodpart of it. We are well settled in now, thehousewarming has been had with friends old

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2013 will undoubtedly be another challenging year but there is alot to look forward to in rising to that challenge. First things firstthough, and getting the Christmas tree, cards and wrappingpaper off to be recycled.

First of all, as we finish 2012, a note ofthanks to everyone who has to work overthe festive period. Whether that has beenthe very busy mail workers in the run up toChristmas, the retail and service sectorworkers, the roads workers out in all

weathers and the medical and emergency services workers thatwork throughout the holiday time.Now comes the challenge of losing some of the pounds gainedfrom good (or possibly bad) food, including the chocolate coinsand the usual ‘more exercise’ theme is featuring in the NewYear’s resolutions. I think I have found a better balance in 2012between working, relaxing and staying comparatively healthy butthere’s always room for improvement!

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JANUARY 20131 tuesdaysalmon fishing in the yemen (2011 film, cert. pg-13)7pm. universal hall, findhorn. 01309 690311.

4 fridayfamily coffee morning 10am-12noon. duffus village

hall. pottery painting for children. entry £2 includescuppa and homebake. all welcome.

8 tuesdaymacs moray area cancer support meeting 2pm-4pm. moray coast medical practise, lossie.supporting people of all ages affected by cancer.

9 wednesdaynadfas fine art lecture: ‘introduction to the wonderfulworld of gemstones’ 11am. sherwood suite, eightacres hotel, elgin. visitors welcome.stamp club elgin: germany 1900-1950 by jimmackay 7pm for 7:30pm. activities room, elgin library. open to all interested in collecting stamps. “uncle george” - a personal view of george forrest(highland rock garden club) 7:30pm. nairn

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Nairn Community& Arts Centre

For further details, telephone 01667 453476,e-mail [email protected] or check out our website

at www.nairncommunitycentre.co.uk

Your local venue for films, shows,concerts, and parties.

Wide range of activities for all ages.

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made very welcome.

community centre. john owen: 01320 366246.

12 saturdayelgin rugby player development trials 12pm. doocotpark, new elgin. open to any rugby union or leagueplayer. registration form on www.scotlandrl.com.

17 thursdayian peaston (electric violin) 7:30pm. ogstoun theatre, gordonstoun school. £10/£5.www.thegcs.org.uk and www.hubtickets.co.uk

19 saturdaywedding exhibition @ nairn community and artscentre 01667 453476. [email protected] macbride’s “close to the bone” book signing4pm-5pm. waterstones, st giles centre, elgin. 01343 547321. www.waterstones.com

21 mondayelgin and district parkinson’s support group 7:30pm.the williamson hall, duff avenue, elgin. gillian gibson(secretary): 541056. www.parkinsons.org.uk

25 fridayburns night supper @ dallas 7pm. dallas village hall.an evening of burns music and entertainment. byob.tickets £10 available in advance. 01343 890420.

26 saturdaycrohn's and colitis uk highlands & islands grouppublic meeting 11.15am. centre for health science,inverness. www.groups.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/hi music nairn: the barbican piano trio @ nairn community & arts centre 7.30pm. playing brahms,paul schonfield & beethoven. 01667 453476.

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Sunday 17th February 2013

Fruit and Veg sales & deliveriesthroughout Moray

Orders now being takenfor Seasonal Boxes

For more details phone: 01343 820261Reg. Charity No SCO 42997

GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE

Remedial Massage -deep massage of tense muscles

Clinical Reflexology uses different finger pressures on feet reflexes with the aim of promoting natural healing. Also Aromatherapy, Indian Head and Swedish Massage Therapies.

If you have any events for the diary, contact us [email protected]

EIGHT ACRES HOTEL& LEISURE CLUB, ELGIN

EIGHT ACRES HOTEL & LEISURE CLUB

Morriston Road, Elgin, IV30 6ULTelephone: 01343 543 077

Email: [email protected] WWW.CRERARHOTELS.COM

To book or for more information please call 01343 543 077

Full Crerar Hotels terms and conditions apply. 30% spa treatment offer unable to be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Eight Acres Leisure Club

Steak Night

Spa day with lunch

For more information please call on 01343 543 551

Membership includes access to:• 15m heated pool• Squash Court• Cardiovascular Machines• Resistance Training Machines• Personal Training Sessions

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Sunday Lunch

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FREE BATHROOM DESIGN SERVICE

sensational offers available in-store bathroom suites • showers & enclosures tiles & accessories • wet rooms fitted furniture • experienced staff

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ELGIN

7-9 Pinefield Parade. IV30 6JQTel: 01343 543181 Fax: 01343 [email protected]

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Our small team at Cawdor, Alastair, Fiona, Suzie (dog) and Robert, will have a busy year ahead as we will have over 1,000 regular customers present-ing us with their lawn problems. We are pretty small up here though, GreenThumb across the UK will hit 500,000 customers this year ! We will be providing local monthly updates as the season unfolds through the year again in Spotlight Magazine. This will also be our 2nd year at Pinewood Cottage and we thought it might be nice to let you see where we are based.Although we don’t know exactly what the weather will throw at us this season, we have a fair idea what we will be asked to tackle. Highlights will likely include:

WINTER MONTHSMoss and thatch; we will be aerating and scarifying all hours of the day to get through everybody before the Spring Weed and Feed Treatments start. Also look out for leatherjackets emerging (crane fly grubs) and eating lawn roots, sometimes causing devastation.

SPRING MONTHSWeedkill and Spring fertiliser; we will want some decent weather to get lawns off to a good start. Many of you will remember 2 weeks of hot sun in March last year, quickly followed by a week of snow and hard frost in April, which set the tone for a very poor season in the garden.

SUMMER MONTHSMowing; best practice is never cut shorter than 1”. Mowing too close is the most destructive thing you can do to a lawn (usually a man-thing) and in particular encourages moss to flourish ! June is when we will likely see the first signs of Red Thread fungal disease damage. Wet summers are the worst, and last summer was the worst yet !

AUTUMN MONTHSMoss control treatments and winter feeds; we will want to get all our customers’ lawns ready for next winter, and most will want to think about aerating and scarifying outwith the growing season, either themselves or using us and our machines.

For more information about seasonal lawn improvements from just £15 per qtr, plus useful downloads and photos, go to www.greenthumb.co.uk. Although GreenThumb is a national franchise with over 200 branches across the UK, we are locally based in Cawdor and cover the whole Moray Firth area. Contact Alastair or Fiona for a FREE LAWN ANALYSIS on 01667 404774, or email us at: [email protected]

NEW FOR 2013, A WHOLE YEAR BASIC LAWN TREATMENT PROGRAMME FROM JUST £5 PER MONTH (NOW WITH DIRECT DEBIT OPTION)(NOW WITH DIRECT DEBIT OPTION)

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Visit our Showroomat New Elgin Road, Elgin IV30 6BA

Craftsmen in Marble, Granite and Slate since 1919

Traditional and Contemporary Designs to suit your specific requirements

Wood and Multi-Fuel Stoves - Supplied and Fitted

Granite, Marble, Quartz and Silestone Kitchen Worktops - Supplied and Installed

In-House Design Team available to turn your Dream Kitchen/Bathroom/Fireplace into Reality

Elgin Marble Company

...Batteries, Full range of Battery Chargers & Jump Leads,-30OC Windscreen Wash, De-Icer, Osram Night Breaker 100%

Bright Bulbs, Portable Snow Shovels, Car Covers,Low-Sun Visors, Wiper Blades (Fitted FREE)

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More resorts are being made easily accessible from Scotland with direct flights to France, Austria, Switzerland and Bulgaria. One stop connections flights to Japan, America and Canada are available.

For those trying the sport for the first time or looking for value for money head to Bulgaria - a lift pass for the week costs less than £100. Nursery slopes in Pamporovo are perfect for improving skills. Unfortunately the limited kilometres of slopes here make it unsuitable for the more experienced. They should choose to stay in the resort of Bansko where there is a choice of more challenging slopes.

Not got time for a full week away? Don't worry, many resorts and hotels will offer short breaks either mid week or over a weekend. To make the most of your time away choose a resort with a short transfer. Les Gets in the Portes du Soleil area is less than one hour from Geneva. With direct flights from Glasgow or Edinburgh you could be on the slopes by lunchtime. From Les Gets you can also go over the border to Switzerland.

If you do have more time to spare why not combine the snow with beach or city! Adding a second centre to your holiday is easy and relatively inexpensive to do. Combine America’s number one city, New York with powder in Aspen or the golden sands or the Caribbean with Whistler in Canada. All Itineraries can be tailor made to suit your individual needs.

For something different why not try up and coming Japan. With huge snowfall and amazing scenery it’s perfect for your next trip. The ski season runs from mid November to mid April but the best conditions are found in January and February.Niseko is the largest ski resort in western Hokkaido - best known for powder - on average 50 feet of snowfall per season!Again, many people choose to add a second centre. Its easy to include the Japanese cities of Tokyo, Kyoto or Osaka

Wherever you choose to ski it is imperative you have the right insurance in place for you and your family. The correct policy can provide cover from everything from no snow coverage to damaged or stolen equipment. All policies are different so check you have adequate cover before hitting the slopes. Enjoy your ski season!

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Cleaning Formulas01343 556119

www.cleaningformulas.co.uk

All types of Carpet &Upholstery Cleaned

( 1 hour )

Ian’s Handyman Service

A reliable, friendly and tidy handyman service

01343 842761 or 07737083985www.ians-handyman-ser .com

Legal Will Writersof Moray

We offer a friendly professional and inexpensive service for Wills, Powers of

Attorney and Estate Management.

Free Information Pack - Home Visits

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BE INSPIRED TO CREATE & LEARNAll things paper crafting and beyond.

Papercrafts ELGIN& Creative OLDMELDRUM

www.sugarnellie.com

01343 548864

Regular classes and workshops

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Both stores closed 23/12-3/01SALE STARTS 4th January 10am

KICK START FAT LOSS CLUBKick Start Fat Loss Club is a revolutionary new programme combining a 28 day detox diet plan, weekly club workout and daily online support.Are you unhappy with your body shape?

Do you have stubborn areas of your body that seem resistant to change?

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Are you getting the desired results from your current exercise regime?

Would you like the support of a positive, like-minded and proactive group?

It’s time for a change - it’s time to uncover the truth about diet and exercise.KSFL uses a clean, easy to follow diet and detox plan by eliminating addictive processed food and detoxifying the body enabling you to burn more fat, have tons more energy, become slimmer, leaner and mentally on top of your game.To get the desired results, a combination of correct nutrition, exercise at the right intensity, mindset coaching and motivation. KSFL combines all of these crucial ingredients for your success. All are delivered in a friendly, supportive and positive group.If you want to lose 3lbs or 3 stones Kick Start Fat Loss will give YOU the body of your dreams. Live the life you really want and feel amazing.

GOOD HEALTH & WELL-BEINGNow everything is returning to normal after the festivities, lots of us are embarking upon fitness programmes. To help the body move more freely and efficiently our muscles and skeleton need to work together. Problems can be caused by muscle tension, injury, poor posture and everyday stresses and strains. Such difficulties may be experienced by anyone and of any age, not only sports people.

Remedial Massage Therapy is soft tissue manipula-tion. It can be deep and is generally concentrated on one problem area at a time. It can be applied where muscle is under stress. Consider Remedial Massage for muscle aches, tension, strains, post-injury recovery and joint pain.Remedial Massage Therapy for sports people may aid muscle recovery following intense activity. In addition, it may help reduce muscle spasm ‘knots’ and prevent injury.

Absolute Therapy treatments are performed by a professionally qualified and experienced Remedial Massage Therapist and Reflexologist.

The aim is to provide a high quality service with attention to detail, focusing on you. To enable you to receive the best 'treat or treatment', you will receive a consultation prior to bodywork. Added value may be offered in the form of free specific products to suit you such as; Lifestyle, Stress Management or Exercise Advice should you wish that little bit extra for your wellbeing.

LOOKING AFTER FOOTCAREShould your feet be high up your list of priorities? Absolutely! We only get one pair of feet so it’s important to take good care of them. During your lifetime, your feet could walk the equivalent of four times around the world! To make sure that your feet stay fit, you need to look after them, keeping them clean, warm and well supported in good fitting shoes. If you are over 60, foot care becomes even more important. Age takes it’s toll: skin thins, joints begin to stiffen and feet become more vulnerable to the cold. Physically reaching our own feet can become more difficult and failing eyesight doesn’t help. In the elderly long nails can become a significant health issue because, if you can’t walk comfortably you are less likely to get out and about and take part in the social activities or daily exercise that is vital for our health and well being. Seeking help and advice about foot problems quickly will save you a wealth of discomfort both now and in the future, and will get your feet happy again!

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Very competitive ratesCall Rory on 07944 912732

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We would like to wish all our clients past& present a very Happy New Year! Free Hearing Tests

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The BodyTalk System- Stress, Pain, Emotional Disorders, IBS,Allergies, Behavioural Patterns, Sleeping Disorders, & more

Massage - Swedish, Aromatherapy, Hot Stone or Head Massage

Hopi Ear Candle • Reflexology • ReikiLuxury Pedicures

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Sand-Ease HealthcareSandy Combe FICHT,IIHHT,CBP

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FULLY FITTED MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO WITHIN8 ACRES GYM

contact Kate Sansum 07775918079SEAFORTH CLUB IN ELGIN TOWN CENTRE

contact Lesley -Anne Duguid 07777 694673

Malcolm Motivationwww.malcolmmotivation.com

01343 549 228 free consultation

Hypnotherapy in Elgin New Year, New You!

Lose Weight - HypnoBand Stop Smoking Stress Management

...and so much more!

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Contact Elizabeth 07779 908463If I cannot pick-up, please leave a number for me to call

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Pilates in Moraywww.pilatesinverness.com

www.bodycontrolpilates.com

Elgin Findhorn Auldearn

Sarah HuntBody Control Pilates InstructorQualified & teaching in the area since 2000

Small and bespoke matwork classes

Studio Equipment Sessions

Private Lessons

Instruction from beginner to advanced levels

T: 01309 690410E: [email protected]

21 West Road, Greshop Industrial Estate,Forres IV36 2GW (Behind Lidl)

Hours of Business MON - FRI 9am - 5pm

Easy Parking & Disabled Toilet Facilities

01309 676677 [email protected]

Range ofHigh back chairsRiser/ReclinerChairs & Electric Beds... ...everything to keep you comfortable this winter.

Carer Support Service (Moray)

Do you have a friend who lives with someone who has a drink or drug problem ?Are you worried about how they are coping and don't know what to say to them ?

Want to help them but have been putting off, as you don't know how to help ?

Quarriers Carer Support Service (Moray) provides confidential help and advice to unpaid Carers throughout Moray.

We also know the very important role friends play. Most family members who come to us for help, do so in the first instance with the support of a close friend. So help your friend take that all

important first step by calling Quarriers on 01343-556031 or if you wish to remain anonymous call our confidential helpline on 01343-555031.

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Course dates:20th/21st April, 18th/19th May,

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Wild things! - the Moray-based environmental

education charity, would like to congratulate all 2012

participants on completing our inaugural Woodland

Activity Leader Training courses. We are so proud of

how hard our participants worked - learning new skills

and games - even building human pyramids. Where

else, but Wild things!, can you learn to identify badger

tracks; build a human tree and spend an afternoon

attacking your fellow participants whilst pretending to

be a Wood Ant? All of this…and gain an accredited

qualification too!

"This may well be one of the most inspiring courses I

have ever done."

Woodland Activity Leader Training provides the

knowledge and skills to enable you to confidently take

groups out and lead environmental education sessions.

The most recent course was fully booked, so we're

pleased to announce new dates for Spring 2013 -

20th/21st April, 18th/19th May, and 8th / 9th June 2013.

Flexible childcarefor today's parentsfor today's parents

FREE CHILDPLACES

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*FUNDED SESSIONS only 9am - 11.30pm or 1pm - 3.30pm.These sessions are council funded and are FREE!

7am - 9am

3pm - 7pm

Ages 3-59am - 11.30am or

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1pm - 3.30pmFLEXIBLE CHILDCARE Monday to Friday

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Breakfast &School Drop-off Pick-up & Tea

Ark Childcare, Woodside Steading, Mosstowie, Elgin IV30 8UW01343 551 664 or [email protected]

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Board of Management of Moray College is a Registered Scottish Charity, No. SC021205

For details of our other part-time learning opportunities and leisure courses

Leisure courses do not qualify for ILA Funding or Remission of Fees. Material costs are not included in the price.

Study opportunities in yourlocal Learning Centresstarting in January 2013

Forres Learning Centre, Moray College UHI,

Leys Road, Forres.

IV36 1DS

Keith Learning Centre, Moray College UHI,

Kynoch Park, Balloch Court,

Keith. AB55 5HZ

Moray College UHI, Moray Street,

Elgin,Moray.

IV30 1JJ

Nairn Learning Centre, Moray College UHI,

Unit 10B, Balmakeith Industrial Estate,

Nairn.IV12 5QW

Buckie Learning Centre, Moray College UHI,

Douglas Centre, Marchmont Crescent,

Buckie. AB56 4BT

You may be eligible for an individual learning account which will help with the course fees for those courses marked (ILA).

For more information and to check your eligibility for an ILA telephone 0808 100 1090 or visit their website www.ilascotland.org.uk

You should register with ILA Scotland at least 4 weeks before the start date of the course.

You must have your ILA in place before you commence a course – we cannot adjust fees for the ILA Scotland scheme after you have started a course.

All Moray College UHI Learning Centres have been awarded Approved Centre status by the Chartered Institute of IT

Skill Level Duration and Study Mode Award Cost

Learning Steps Intermediate Up to 20 weeks to complete College Certi�cate £52To gain con�dence in speci�c Flexible Learning with tutor support applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

Photo Editing for Beginners Beginner - some 20 week course College Certi�cate £52Learn how to edit photos using basic skills required Tutor-led / Set start dates Adobe Photoshop Elements 10.

Digital Skills Beginner Up to 7 months to complete Accredited by BCS, the £95 Flexible/Online Learning with tutor support Chartered Institute of IT

Computer and Online Basics Beginner 20 week course Accredited by BCS, the £75 Tutor-led / Set start dates Chartered Institute of IT

ECDL Essentials Beginner Up to 6 months to complete Accredited by BCS, the £122 Flexible Learning with tutor support Chartered Institute of IT (ILA)

ECDL Extra Intermediate Up to 9 months to complete Accredited by BCS, the £165 Flexible Learning with tutor support Chartered Institute of IT (ILA)

ECDL Intermediate Up to 1 year to complete Accredited by BCS, the £245 Flexible Learning with tutor support Chartered Institute of IT (ILA)

Advanced ECDL Advanced Up to 1 year to complete Accredited by BCS, the £95 Flexible Learning with tutor support Chartered Institute of IT (ILA)

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