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MORAY FIGURE SKATINGCLUBTeaches and promotes figureskating at all levels, Fridays5.45pm to 7.45pm, MorayLeisure Centre, Elgin. ContactPamela McKenzie 549730 [email protected]

MORAY FLY FISHERS CLUBPromote trout fly fishing byoffering discounted access andcompetitions.

MORAY GAELIC GROUPWe have conversation classes ingaelic led by three volunteernative gaelic speakers. Held inMoray College on Mondayevenings 7.30pm-9pm. £1 pernight, £5 year membership.Contact [email protected] or visit www.moray-gaelicgroup.ning.com

MORAY ADVANCEMOTORISTS & MOTORCY-CLISTSReg. Scottish Charity(SC 033561) visitwww.morayiam.org.ukor 01309 673954

MORAY GROUP OF THERIDING FOR THE DISABLEDare looking for volunteers to helpat our riding sessions by leadingthe ponies or acting as side-helpers for our riders. Mondayafternoons and/or Wednesdays.We are based at Cranloch RidingCentre near Elgin. No experi-ence? No worries - trainingprovided. For more info contactDenise 01343 850310 or Liz01343 556167

MORAY PHILATELIC SOCIETYRegular meetings and exchangeof information on the variousaspects of philately. ContactBrian J. Goodwin 545391 oremail [email protected]

MORAY ROCK GARDENGROUPMeets on the last friday everymonth, New Elgin Hall annexe,7.30pm, guest speakers, gardenvisits in summer. Contact HazelRobson 01340 871227, newmembers welcome

MORAY ROADRUNNERSWelcomes new members of allabilities, seniors Wednesday6.30pm Elgin Community Centre,juniors Tuesday & Thursday 6pmMorriston Playing Fields. Pleasevisit website for more details &contacts www.morayroadrun-ners.com

MOTHERS’ UNIONAttached to the Anglican Church,meets every third Wednesday,Holy Trinity Church, Elgin, 2pm.We have a variety of speakersetc. Men also welcome,meetings are open to everyone.Contact Frances Garrety 814149or Lynne Taylor 835861

MORAY RETIRED PERSONSFRIENDSHIP CLUBTo improve the quality of life byfriendship, talks and activity forretired people over 60, contactMichael Crossland 543962

MORAY VILLAGE HALLSFor details of local Village Hallsand how to book visitwww.morayvillagehalls.org.uk

NATIONAL CHILDBIRTHTRUSTAntenatal classes and breast-feeding support. Regularmeetings and outings in Forresand Elgin area. For informationemail [email protected]

NEW ELGIN & ASHGROVEPUBLIC HALLAvailable for community events,private parties and regularmeetings. Contact Ian Stronachtel: 549011

RED CROSS BEFRIENDINGSERVICEOffers a regular visiting serviceby a volunteer for those over 60,who live on their own and havelittle or no contact with family,friends or neighbours. ContactJennifer Allan 554340 or 07595278 277 for more info

ROTARY CLUB OF ELGINMeets every Thursday 12.30pmfor 1pm at the Mansion HouseHotel. Contact Brodie Ross01309 696272

ST AETHANS BOWLING CLUBTo promote Lawn Bowling inBurghead for all ages

ST ANDREWS ANDURQUHART BOWLING CLUBOpen daily April to September.Contact Andrew Welsh 842371

ST SYLVESTER'S NURSERYProvides nursery education forchildren aged 2-5 following acurriculum for 3-5's adhering tocare standards. Contact SusanHunt 0797 713 9614 or 551471or via email [email protected]

SENIOR CITIZENSAFTERNOON BOWLINGMeets in Elgin CommunityCentre on Mondays, Wednes-days & Fridays 1pm-3pm. Com-mencing Monday 13thSeptember & running until mid-April. Contact 541471

SIGMA - MORAY'SASTRONOMY CLUBEncouraging an interest in allspace related subjects and toteach the use of astronomicalequipment, first Friday of themonth, 7.30pm, Birnie VillageHall. Contact David Ian Branting-ham 01466 [email protected]

SPEY VALLEY CAGE BIRDSOCIETYMeets on the first Tuesday eachmonth, 7.30pm, Gordon ArmsHotel, Fochabers, contactJ.Munro 01343 870586

STEP BY STEP IN MORAYAre you a young parent...feelinglonely and isolated? Fancy somefun and some company? Wemeet every Friday at Elgin YouthCafe, Frances Place, from 10am- 11.30am. Contact Anne Atten-burrow 552330 or email [email protected]

YOUNG PERSONS ADDICTIONCOUNSELLINGOffering free confidential coun-selling to Moray youngstersaged 12-24 who have issuesregarding addiction of any typeor concerned about someoneelse’s addiction. Call Robert orCarol on 01542 886630

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Editorial - Friday 1st JulyAdvertising - Wednesday 6th July

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The school holidays are looming and with money being tight all around then you and your family may be thinking hard of things you can get up to for little cost?The Forestry Commission in the North East are running a series of events aimed specifically at families to keep young ones entertained throughout the long break. From wildlife based events such as pond dips and butterfly safaris to squelchy mud parties and a teddy bear’s picnic there is something for all ages and in all locations!

Some of our favourites are:

Mud Glorious Mud to be held at Tyrebagger on the A96. This event takes place on Thursday 7th July between 11am and 12.30pm. Wellies are essential for the squelchy mud-appreciation party! Were old clothes, bring a rug and a picnic. The event is aimed at children aged 3-7 (and their parents). It costs £2 per child. Parents and younger siblings go FREE.

Butterfly Safari to be held at Wellhill in Culbin between 11am and 2pm on Wednesday 13th July. Come along at 11am to the Craft Session where children can make their own butterflies to take home. Then join our ranger from 12 noon for a hunt for theses spectarcluar nectar feeding insects. The craft session is aimed at children 6-12. Everyone is welcome on the walk with or without children. The route is suitable for prams and buggies. The event cost £2 per child.

Pond Dipping to be held at Wellhill in Culbin between 10am and 12pm, Wednesday 27th July. Join the ranger to catch the amazing creatures of the deep. Bring a bucket (a white one is best)and net, oh and don’t forget your wellies! Cost £2 per child.

Bushcraft in the Bin Thursday 28th July 2-4pm at The Bin near Huntly. Come and make a wood cookie and square lash a picture frame, create a green woodman and toast a marshmallow on a 5 minute fire. Suitable for children aged 8-12 years. PLEASE BOOK for this event – cost £2 per child.

If you go down to the woods today….

Minibeast Hunt, 1-3.30pm Wednesday 3rd August at the Back of Bennachie. Join us at 1pm for your lunch ar at 1.30pm to head out on the hunt. Wear your old clothes and bring a tray if you have one. Cost £2 per child.

Teddy Bears Picnic to be held at Tyrebagger on the A96. This event takes place on Thursday 4th August between 11am and 12.30pm. If you go down to the woods today remember your teddy and a picnic! Aimed at 3-7year olds, accompany-ing adults and of course Teddy! Cost £2 per 3-7 year old. Parents and younger siblings go FREE.

Tribal Teepees to be held at Tyrebagger on the A96. This event takes place on Thursday 4th August between 2-3.30pm. Bring your friends and family to help you build a den in the forest. Take gardening gloves if you have them. Cost £2 pwe adult.

Bat Walk Friday 12th August 8.30-12.30pm at Wellhill in Culbin. A chance to stay up late and see these fascinating creatures. They are furry, mysterious and fly. Now is jour chance to find out where they hang about. Join the ranger for an easy walk and bring a torch if you have one. The event is open to all and costs £2 per PERSON.

On all our events more information can be found at www.forestry.gov.uk or through the District Office on 01466 794161. Please note that ALL children must be accompanied by an adult for all the above events. Booking is only essential for the bushcraft session the rest are simply turn up and enjoy days. All fees to be collected by the ranger on the day.Don’t forget Forestry Commission land is your land so don’t just wait for us to take you get out and enjoy!

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This is the true story of WilliamCowper, the famous 18th centurypoet and hymn writer who, likemany people both then and now,suffered bouts of prolonged andsevere depression. It was duringone these bouts of severe depres-sion that one night Cowperdecided to end his life andtravelled to London Bridge in orderto do so.

However, as Cowper was lookingdown at the dark icy water of theRiver Thames swirling far belowhim he was suddenly andstrangely, and for no apparentreason, overwhelmed by a tremen-dous feeling of love, and of beingloved, which seemed to surgethrough his body creating thesensation of almost physicalwarmth.

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“Where do you want to go?” askedthe driver. “Just take me on ajourney through London” Cowperreplied. And so for the next fewhours Cowper travelled throughthe dark streets of London, andfrom the comfort of his cab heregained his wits and in deep con-templation reflected on what hehad almost done.

After several hours Cowper told thecab driver to stop and that hewould walk home. On opening thedoor of the cab however, Cowperto his amazement found himselfstanding outside the door of hisown home.

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never ending skillHe treasures up His bright designsand works his sovereign willYe fearful saints fresh courage takethe clouds ye so much dreadAre big with mercy and shall breakin blessings on your head’.

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This was supremely demonstratedin the person of Jesus Christ, andin his death for the sins of the worldon the cross, so that we, throughfaith in Christ like William Cowper,might one day have the experienceof being brought safely home.

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Alves Church 1st Sunday of each month at11.30am. 01309 690931Birnie - Pluscarden Church Sunday ServicePluscarden 10am ; Birnie 11.30am and ElginHigh Church Sunday Service 11am. ContactParish Asst. Paula Baker tel: 01542 832662Burghead Church Every Sunday at 11.30am.Contact 01309 690931Elgin & Forres Free Church of ScotlandSunday Sevice 11am including SundaySchool & Creche; Evening Service 6pm,Midweek Meeting Wednesday 7.30pm. Contact Colin Morrison 542196Elgin City Church Every Sunday 10.30am atElgin Community Centre - Childrens church &creche available. Contact 543624Elgin Community Church Sunday MorningService 10.30am; Evening Fellowship & YouthGroup at 6pm. Contact 54665Hopeman Baptist Church meets everySunday 11am & 6pm. Everyone welcome.Contact Rev. S.J. Macdonald 831175 or visitthe website www.hopemanbaptist.org.ukLossiemouth Baptist Church meets everySunday 9.30am, 11.30am and 6pm. JuniorChurch Sunday 11.30am and Kids Church(P4-P7) Thursdays 6.15pm-8pm. Contact Rev.Rae Mackenzie 812062 www.lossiebaptist.orgLossiemouth Gospel Hall meets everySunday for Sunday Club at 9.30am, Gospel

Meeting at 6.30pm. Further details 812987 orvisit www.lossiemouthgospelhall.org.uk Lossiemouth United Free Church ofScotland meets Sunday 11am and 6pm,including Sunday School. Contact Rev. Alexander Ritchie 810262www.ufcos.org.uk/lossieMoray Grace FellowshipMeets Sunday mornings 10.30am in TheWarehouse Theatre, Lossie. Contact VicCameron for more details tel. 850142, [email protected] orwww.moraygrace.wordpress.comScottish Episcopal Church Holy Trinity,Elgin Sunday Services - 8am HolyCommunion; 11am Family Eucharist; 6.30pmEvensong, tel: 547505St Andrews-Lhanbryd & Urquhart ParishChurch, Morning Worship, including YoungChurch and Créche every Sunday at 11am.Evening Services on last Sunday of month atSt Margaret's Hall, Urquhart at 7pm. Tel:Andrew Robertson 843765St Gerardines High ChurchLossiemouth, Family Worship Sunday 11am;

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Committee Report - Recreation and Leisure

Wilma Milne provided an update of the Street

name competition. The entries will be returned

to the access Point. it was clarified that three

prizes consisting of £10 vouchers will have to

be organised. Wilma Milne will arrange with

Treasurer Steven Milne.

Committee Report - Roads and Transporta-

tion

• Murray ross provided an update on the two

manhole covers in Moss Street; one has been

repaired, however the one in the middle of the

road has not been touched. Murray ross has

been in touch with Scottish Water and this will

be repaired as soon as possible.

• The no Entry sign at north Street should now

be in place.

• With regards to Street lighting - TMC do not

carry out inspections, therefore it is up to

residents to report faults. These will be repaired

within five working days. Cllr leadbitter

advised Members that faults can be raised via

the online Self Service system on the Moray

Council web site.

• acting Chair, george P littlejohn asked if the

date for north Street and Batchen Street

change have been set. Murray ross explained

that he has no information at present but will

follow up for the next meeting. Cllr russell

advised that the changes are due to start in

august.

Committee Report - Youth

• Michael gates explained that he had attended

youth Council meetings.

• The forthcoming ‘Wall of rock’ event will be

taking place in lossiemouth, early September;

the date is still to be confirmed.

• Michael gates explained that he had attended

a meeting at Moray College regarding

Community Planning; and trying to get more

youth involvement.

Cooper Park Bins

response received from TMC, these are in the

process of being replaced.

Kieron green advised that this would be his last

meeting as he is stepping down as Chair of

Elgin north area Forum.

Community Planning - Elgin South Area

Forum

• aileen Marshall explained that the last Elgin

South area Forum meeting included alex

Bottril, SuSTranS Senior Project officer. The

main topic of discussion at previous meetings

has been the Cycle / Pedestrian routes

including the steps connecting asda and the

railway Station.

• The Springfield Scheme meetings have taken

place.

• ricket lane Crossing meeting has taken

place.

• next meeting will include Dave gowans from

the Flood alleviation group.

• Murray ross and aileen Marshall are to meet

to discuss the Springfield issue.

• ‘no Waiting’ proposal at Springfield road -

gordon Methven advised aileen Marshall to

contact the railway Police with regards to the

connection between asda and the railway

Station.

Treasurers Report

• Steven Milne advised that the main account

has £15864.81 excluding out standing

expenses to be processed. account number 2

has £3799.32.

• Steven Milne requested that any expenses

the wish to be claimed back need to be ac-

companied with a Travel Expense Claim Form.

• Steven Milne explained to Members that the

Treasurers updates are based on the account

Statements received at the end of each month,

therefore depending when the meetings take

place dictates if an update can be produced in

time.

STV Website

gordon Methven has spoken to Stewart

Crowther of STV Website and it was agreed

that any information that Members would like

added to the website should be sent to gordon

Methven who will forward to Stewart Crowther

for addition to the website.

A.O.C.B.

• Moray local access

anne glover explained that she was invited to

attend a Moray local access Forum, the date

has changed to the 14th June. anne glover

advised that she would attend to gather infor-

mation as to what is involved and report back at

the next meeting.

• Wittet Drive

Wilma Milne explained that there has been a

delay in the decision of Wittet Drive; the original

date was the 3rd May but has now been

delayed until June. Wilma Milne reiterated that

the residents are concerned and have asked

that the issue is raised again at tonight’s

meeting. Cllr russell explained that the delay

is due to waiting for the Moray Economic

Strategy which is due in June.

• Empty Shop Displays

Mary Wall explained that at the end of 2010 the

Chairman and Mary Wall attending the Joint

Community Council meeting in glasgow where

it was discussed that empty shop windows

could be used for various display purposes. a

recent Press and Journal article explained that

the art Department at Moray College is

showing interest in carrying this out in Moray.

• northern Scot letters - Cooper Park Toilets

letters expressed concern / disgust at state of

toilets during a recent event within Cooper

Park. There needs to be a review of the public

toilets for visitors to the area. anne glover

added that the Pitch and Putt golf facilities were

not open during this event and it does not help

the advertising of Elgin. Cllr russell responded

that the toilets were cleaned as normal at the

start of that day. harry Torry advised that the

older Peoples reference group have

expressed concern of the lack of public toilets.

• Morriston road Planter

Murray ross has contacted TMC lands and

Parks Dept and was advised there will be an

extra 20% charge for the labour of planting this

year. The costs would be £160 + 20%.

• Parking Charge Signs Entering Elgin

Murray ross expressed concern that the ‘Free

Parking’ signs are still place entering Elgin, the

charges at lossie green and lossie Wynd

have been in place for several months. This

needs to be updated as soon as possible as

cannot advertise free parking and then charge.

• linkwood Way Junction – Divert Traffic to use

roundabout

The Moray Council and Bear Scotland own

equal parts. The Moray Council need to wait

for Bear Scotland’s approval before going

forward.

Next Meeting

The next meeting will be on Tuesday 12th July.

ExTraCTS FroM ThE DraFT MinuTES oF ThE MEETing oF 10Th May 2011 oF ThE CiTy & royal Burgh oF Elgin CoMMuniTy CounCil

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Firstly I mustrecord my thanksto everyone whogave me theirsupport at the

recent election and pledge mycommitment to taking forwardthe issues that matter to thepeople of Moray, and toScotland as a whole.

The Scottish Parliament isbuilding up its own traditionand history and part of that isthe connection between theparliament and the people itrepresents. In the official

opening ceremony on 1st July,Local Heroes nominated fromeach constituency will takepart in proceedings and I amdelighted to be welcomingForres Community WardenMargaret Cowie, who has beennominated by the people inMoray.

Margaret's dedication to herlocal community is recognisedin the many activities that sheputs her heart and soul intoand she is highly deserving ofthe nomination.

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JUNE 29 wednesdaypinocchio outdoor theatre by heartbreak produc-tions at brodie castle, 6.30pm, the story of the woodcarver’s puppet’s quest to become a real boy,contact brodie castle for more details tel: 0844 493 2156

30 thursdaymoray disability forum open meeting, 2pm, morayresource centre, ‘changes in the benefit system andthe redesign of the community care system’, anyqueries contact lynn parton tel: 07925 183816

30 thursday to 2 saturdaycontinental market, elgin plainstones

JULY 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, an opportunity to see thisrecreation of a pictish throne, the first to be made inover 1000 years, by master craftsman adrianmccurdy, who took his lines from ancient stonecarvings, on loan from the national museum ofscotland, included in tour of the castle, contactbrodie castle for more details tel: 0844 493 2156

1 friday to 29 fridayart exhibition ‘atmospheric watercolours’ by carolinesimmill, elgin museum, tel: 543675

1 fridaythe shee, 8pm, universal hall, findhorn, £10/£8/£6,tel: 01309 691170 for details

2 saturdayholy trinity church hall coffee morning, 10am-12noon, the usual stalls and raffle, £2 entry

2 saturday and 3 sundayjazz singing workshop, saturday 10.30am-5.30pm,sunday 10am-4pm, moray art centre, findhorn, withvocalist andrea turner and pianist jon hall,www.morayartcentre.org, contact andrea tel: 07846048680 for details and bookings or visit

www.andreaturner-singjazz.co.uk.

2 saturday to 7 thursdaysci-fi convention, sci-fi visiting displays, demos andcharacters : the return of the daleks!!, grampiantransport museum, alford, tel: 019755 64517 or visitwww.gtm.org.uk

2 saturday to 9 saturdayburghead gala week, competitions, stalls, raft race,pamper night and much more! programmesavailable from burghead post office for 50p

3 sundayworking horse show, 9.30am-3.30pm, brodie castle,by forres, see shetlands to clydesdales, contactbrodie castle for more details tel: 0844 493 2156edinkillie community association guided walk,2.15pm, edinkillie hall car park, ‘an ecological surveyof the breathing place’ with ian suttie, [email protected] for details

5 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

7 thursdaydallas gala prize tombola, 7pm for 7.30pm,houldsworth institute, dallasan evening of scottish music performed by ‘musicfor a while’, 7.30pm, brodie castle, by forres, adults£8/child & concession £5, contact brodie castle formore details tel: 0844 493 2156

8 fridaydallas gala ceilidh with the speyside fiddlers, 7pmfor 7.30pm, houldsworth institute, dallas, £6adults/£3 school children, for tickets contact mrsutherland tel: 890420

9 saturdaywestern front association - firing and hiring on thewestern front - dr john bourne, university of birming-ham, 2.30pm, the gallery, elgin library, contact derekbird tel: 870562, email [email protected] visit www.wfascotlandnorth.org.ukstreet football carnival, elgin plainstones

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10 sundaydallas gala day, 2pm to 4pm, float parade, displays,activities, BBQ, tea tent, £2 adult/children freenairn and district pipe band, 2.30pm-3.30pm, brodiecastle, by forres, a selection of stirring music, re-freshments available, donations welcome, contactbrodie castle for more details tel: 0844 493 2156

11 monday to 15 fridaysummer castaway camp for 8-11 years with wildthings!, booking essential, camp in culbin forest,learn about nature and master outdoor skills, formore information and to book, please visit www.wild-things.org.uk, email [email protected] or call tel: 01309 690450

11 mondayholiday fun activities - ‘mummies day:work like anegyptian’, 1pm-2pm and 2pm-3pm, elgin museum,for primary kids and their adults!, £4 per child/ac-companying adult free!, look round the museum too


15 friday to 23 saturdayhopeman gala, 8 days of fun and activites inhopeman, proceeds to village community assoc.

16 saturdaymoray farmers market, elgin plainstonescawdor heritage group 20th anniversary year openday, 11am-5pm, cawdor school, learn about nairn-shire from our large archive, all welcome, refresh-ments all dayanderson’s care home open day, 2pm-4pm, institu-tion road, elgin, cream teasoi polloi, billy liar, kings of the delmar & filthpact,7.30pm, flanagan’s bar, elgin, visitwww.myspace.com/thesyndicate2008

17 sundayfree walk & talk for speakers of other languages withangela innes, 2pm, meet outside 1629 restaurant,clifton road, lossiemouth, come for a walk, meet newpeople, practise speaking english, all welcome,phone / text 07922 051930 or visitwww.english4moray.co.ukedinkillie community association guided walk,2.15pm, edinkillie hall car park, ‘butterflies andmoths’ with alan lawrence, email [email protected]

18 monday to 22 fridaysummer castaway camp for 12-15 years with wildthings!, booking essential, camp in culbin forest,

learn about nature and master outdoor skills, formore information and to book, please visit www.wild-things.org.uk, email [email protected] or call tel: 01309 690450

18 monday to 23 saturdayNCFE bushcraft certificate, wild things, findhorn, tel:01309 690450 or visit www.wild-things.org.uk

19 tuesdayamazing ospreys, 10am-1pm, loch garten opsreycentre, visit www.rspb.org.uk for more detailsmoray disability forum open meeting, 2pm, morayresource centre, ‘shared lives scheme’, any queriescontact lynn parton tel: 07925 183816family fun in the forest, 2pm-4pm, loch mallachy carpark, visit www.rspb.org.uk for more details

21 thursday to 23 saturdaycontinental market, elgin plainstones

22 fridaydrawing room concert with ‘bel canto’ singinggroup, 7pm, brodie castle, by forres, adults £10/con-cessions £8, contact brodie castle for more detailstel: 0844 493 2156

24 sundayelgin and district cancer support group selling teasand coffees, 11am-4pm, the the old stationbuildings, aberlour, to raise funds for the group

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July 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

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Highland Spiritual CinemaMonthly screenings of upliftingand inspiring films that inform,

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From Friday 1st JulyTransformers 2D & 3D

From Friday 15th JulyHarry Potter & the Deathly Hallows

Part 2 2D & 3DFrom Friday 22nd July

Cars 2D & 3DFrom Friday 29th July

Captain AmericaZookeeper

Horrid Henry

KidsAMEvery Saturday & Sunday at 10.15am

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Senior ScreeningsEvery Tuesday afternoon

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Cinema NairnVisit cinemanairn.blogspot.com orcontact Nairn Community Centre

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24 sundayclassic & vintage gathering, 12noon-4.30pm, tradi-tional afternoon gathering of classic and vintagecars, commercials and motorcycles pre-1990,grampian transport museum, alford, tel: 01975564517 or visit www.gtm.org.uk

24 sundayforres accordion & fiddle club players with pat fraser,1.30pm-4pm, brodie castle, by forres, an afternoon’sentertainment of scottish music and verse in ourown marquee, afternoon teas available, entry bydonation, contact brodie castle for more details tel:0844 493 2156

24 sunday to 30 saturdayCOAST (creating original and stitched textiles ) exhibit-ing at 'the spirit of the spey’, 10am till 4pm, the greathall, baxters of speyside, fochabers, free admission

25 mondayholiday fun activities - ‘circle of life:tribal africa’, 1pm-2pm and 2pm-3pm, elgin museum, for primary kidsand their adults!, £4 per child/accompanying adultfree!, look round the museum too


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 2156

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 regsiterartists open studios, 11am-5pm, altyre estate nearforres, artists working on the estate will be openingtheir studios to the public, open event, all welcome,visit www.altered-arts.co.uk

31 sundaykipper BBQ, from 12noon, burghead harbour, variousstalls and car boot sale, for more details tel: 835811insh 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 details

edinkillie community association guided walk,2.15pm, edinkillie hall car park, ‘plants and flowers’with ian green, email [email protected] maclean, 8pm, universal hall, findhorn,£16/£14, tel: 01309 691170 for details

until august 24 wednesdaycircus theme summer reading challenge, elgin libraryuntil october 31 mondaypictish throne exhibition at brodie castle, tel: 0844 493 21561 monday to 5 fridayfun galore store, elgin plainstones, childrens workshopsart & photography exhibition, elgin museum, tel: 5436752 tuesdayamazing ospreys, 10am-1pm, loch garten opsrey centre,visit www.rspb.org.uk for more detailsfamily fun in the forest, 2pm-4pm, loch mallachy car park,visit www.rspb.org.uk for more details6 saturdayquiz night in lhanbryde community centre with raffle, 7pmfor 7.30pm, £2 per person, teams of up to four7 sundayedinkillie community association guided walk, 2.15pm,edinkillie hall car park, ‘birds and mammals’ with roy dennis8 mondayholiday fun activities - ‘on the move:land, sea & air’, 1pm-2pm and 2pm-3pm, elgin museum, £4 per child/adult free!9 tuesdayamazing ospreys, 10am-1pm, loch garten opsrey centre,visit www.rspb.org.uk for more detailsfamily fun in the forest, 2pm-4pm, loch mallachy car park,visit www.rspb.org.uk for more details10 wednesdayfamily fun day, 12.30pm-4pm, grampian transport museum,alford, tel: 019755 64517 or visit www.gtm.org.uk13 saturdaylive bands presented by elgin BID, elgin plainstonesmagdalena reising and the blue café jazz ensemble, 8pm,brodie castle, £12, contact brodie castle tel: 0844 493 215614 sundayhistoric wheels club annual rally, 1.30pm-4.30pm, brodiecastle, near forres, contact tel: 01343 850372lossiemouth raft race, for stalls please email [email protected] or to enter a team email [email protected] tuesdayamazing ospreys, 10am-1pm, loch garten opsrey centre,visit www.rspb.org.uk for more detailsfamily fun in the forest, 2pm-4pm, loch mallachy car park,visit www.rspb.org.uk for more details20 saturdaymoray farmers market, elgin plainstonesarena concert, 3pm-8pm, line up tbc, grampian transportmuseum, alford, tel: 019755 64517 or visit www.gtm.org.uk21 sundayedinkillie community association guided walk, 2.15pm,edinkillie hall car park, ‘fungi’ with kerstin keillar27 saturdayelgin city band, elgin plainstonesduffus gala and car boot sale, 2pm-4pm, £6 per car, tobook in advance tel: 83068428 sundaymoray carnival 2011, 11am-5pm, cooper park, elgin, livelocal bands, dance exhibitions, pipe bands, showies,carnival parade and much more, tel: 07872 587943edinkillie community association guided walk, 2.15pm,edinkillie hall car park, ‘trains, trees and footpaths’ withdava way association members

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Do you think you have ful�lled and maintained this strict standard? Romans 3:19 says, “...what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.” You see we have all broken God’s law and the whole world stands guilty before God! No one can argue that they have lived a perfect life. No one … not you, not me, no one.

We don’t like to think about it, but it’s true …we all have sinned – broken God’s law (Romans 3:10, 23). We have ALL o�ended a holy God, who will by no means pass by sin.

How bad is too bad?Maybe you think you have sinned so much that there is no forgiveness for you. God is Holy, but He loves to forgive. God loves you and is not willing that any should perish. He showed his love toward us in that “while we were yet sinners Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8).

To those who turn from their sin and receive Jesus Christ as their Saviour and Lord, He assures us, “I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more” (Jeremiah 31:34). . We do not have to go to that place of torment which the Lord Jesus calls hell.

NO ONE IS SO GOOD THAT THEY DON’T NEED TO BE SAVED. NO ONE IS SO BAD THAT THEY CAN’T BE SAVED.

So, none are without sin, but none are without hope, either. The Lord wants “all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.” (1 Timothy 2:4). A sinner in Bible times asked the question “What do I have to do to be saved?” The answer was simple, yet profound, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.” (Acts 16:31).

On the cross of Calvary, Jesus Christ was satisfying the just demands of God’s law against sinners - He was made sin that we might, through him, be made righteous. In order for God to no longer see us as guilty hell-deserving sinners, and �t us for heaven, we each need by faith to personally accept that Christ died in our place. God’s redeeming love for sinners is found only in Christ, and the sinner is out of Christ.

Put your trust in the �nished work (death, burial, and resurrection) of the Lord Jesus Christ, and God will save you by faith in His Son and give you the gift of the Holy Spirit to enable you to live for Him and know Him as your Lord.“...if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved” (Romans 10:9). Be done with your pride and bow your knee to the Lord Jesus. Only when a sinner turns from his sin and bows to Jesus as Lord and Saviour, can he have eternal life.

No matter how good you think you are or how bad you think you are, the Lord saves all those who come to Him in faith. The Lord Jesus says “ him that cometh to Me I will in no wise cast out” (John 6:37).

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COAST is a group of 12 textile artists who work mainly in Morayshire although some of the members are now living and working in the Central Belt. Our original group was quite small, a bunch of textile students at Moray College, from diverse backgrounds, all juggling jobs and families but with a common passion for creating beautiful pieces of art from fabric, thread, wool, plastic, paint, paper, buttons, rivets, rubber gloves - anything at all could be re-created and made into a work of art. Thursday was our day at college when we could meet, talk, experiment and create. At home, kitchens , spare rooms, utility rooms were taken over with textile equipment - even family caravans were turned into studios. Washing machines, microwaves and food mixers were hijacked for felting, dyeing or paper making.

When we achieved our Diplomas in Embroidery with City and Guilds, some of us felt that we wanted to continue making things whether it was wall hangings, jewelry, accessories or clothing so we formed COAST. The name means Creating Original and Stitched Textiles. And that is exactly what we do. We all take our inspiration from the landscape of Moray, from the hills,the forests, the sea - and of course the river Spey. Moray is evident in all our work, not just the designs but the textures and colours also. Several of us make felt which is a truly magical process whereby the raw material of wool is transformed through water, soap, heat, friction and a good deal of hard work (felters don't need to go to the gym!) into a luxurious fabric which can then be cut, stitched with other fabrics and then re-created again into something new. Other members find the same 'magic' in weaving or working with fabric, paint and stitching. Three members of the group were nominated for awards of excellence by City and Guilds, three were also accepted for the Charles Henry Foyle Trust Award exhibition. Two of us were invited to become members of EDGE, a prestigious Scottish textile group. Another member has pieces all over the world- including Cairo Museum and an Aberdeen Hospice.

We have held four exhibitions to date, two at Elgin Museum and two at the Greenhall Gallery, Craigellachie. This year the title of our exhibition is appropriately 'The Spirit of the Spey'. It is to be held in The Great Hall at Baxters, Fochabers from 24th - 30th July, 10am till 4pm. Admission is free. Be inspired!

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For a Flavour of ScotlandVisit the original Baxters family home, set on the banks of the River Spey in the

Morayshire Village of Fochabers, for a great family day out.

Take a step back in time in the old grocery shop, originally opened by George Baxter in 1868 and discover the history of the Baxters family story.

Visit our shops for a wide selection of Baxters & Audrey Baxter Signature product, along with a wide selection of other fine foods, a selection of wines

& Scottish malts, as well as a variety of practical items for the kitchen, quality gifts, clothing & accessories.

Sample delicious, home cooked, Scottish food in our excellent restaurant, including Baxters famous soups, pancakes fresh from the griddle and home baked

pastries in a relaxed and friendly environment.

For a relaxing end to your visit enjoy a walk along our scenic outdoor nature trail and spot the areas local wildlife.

Open 7 days a week. 10am - 5pm. Free parking for cars & coaches, with full access for disabled customers.

Highland Village, Fochabers, Moray, IV32 7LD. Situated just o� the A96 between Aberdeen & Inverness. Tel. 01343 820666

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“Why do we never see young Robins?” is a question I am frequently asked at this time of year. Well the answer is simple, we do! But they are not the red breasted version that we are used to seeing.

When young Robins leave the nest they are a spotty version of the adult, a light brown bird covered with pale cream spots. It will retain this plumage until the early autumn when it will start to produce the tell tale red feathers of its first full plumage.Look for the adult Robins bringing in food, usually caterpillars and stuffing the beaks of their hungry brood. You may have a number of chicks in very close proximity to each other

in a hedge or flitting around on a lawn.This brings me to a very important point for this time of year. If you see a young bird on its own in your garden, street or local park, please do

not feel tempted to “rescue” it. Unless the bird is in imminent danger near a road, water or a cat is approaching then leave it well alone. The adult birds will be very near by watching you and getting ready to fly down and tend for their chick as soon you leave. It is very rare for a fledged chick to be left unattended by the adults, it’s just you won’t see them.

Many young birds have very different plumages to the adults - young Blackbirds with their rust brown head, back and breast, Goldfinches with grey faces instead of the distinctive red of the adult, and Blue tits with bright yellow faces all present the birder with a whole new set of challenges in identification and which makes Summer one of the most fascinating times of the season.

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I have had a bit of an obsession with seafood in general and shellfish in particular for some years now having first tasted a delicious spider crab in a French Restaurant in St Malo in Brittany.

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Café, near Lossiemouth selling cooked and raw Crab, Lobster, Langoustine and Smoked Mackerel.And who is responsible for this – one lone lossie loon – Dan Flett. Born and Bred in Lossie, Dan has been Creel Fishing (Creel is the local term for the pots used to catch shellfish) for some 40 odd years (starting after and before school at the age of 13!). Local Teacher, Jimmy Stevens, used to pick up the young Dan and take him out in all weathers and taught many of the best fishing locations, which Dan still uses today. Dan recalls that his first unofficial salary for a weeks work was £36 which in 1973 was a small fortune for a 13 year old!Dan was kind enough to invite me out on one of his fishing trips, which was

certainly an experience. Dan shared his real passion for shellfish – who else without a passion would put in back breaking shifts of 12 hours a day (minimum!)? For Dan, Creel fishing is not about the money – whilst he is able to make a living – it is more about using wisely local produce that is just waiting to be enjoyed. Dan has a cheerful and

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