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Clubs,Societies & Regular

Meetings1ST KINLOSS SCOUT GROUPProvides Beavers, Cubs, Scouts& Explorer Scouts for girls &boys 6 - 18yrs at Keddie House,Kinloss. Call Steve Ferris 675028

FORRES CURLING CLUBSept - Mar , Moray LeisureCentre. Coaching available. CallAnn Munro 690332 or [email protected]

FORRES CYCLING CLUBSmall friendly club. Trainingschedule throughout the yearwith club races every weekendand mid-week club time trials in

summer. Call Alan White 674698

FORRES LACE GROUPWednesdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm inForres Community Centre.Contact Rona Russell 673367

FORRES PIPE BANDTuesdays 6.45pm, Forres TownHall. Contact Mike Munro DrumMajor 01343 890374 or JohnMacKenzie Chair/Sec 672513

FORWORDSThe Forres Writing Group (reg.Scottish charity SC042049) Fort-nightly 7pm-9pm. Call: Brian674489 or email Helen [email protected]

GIRLGUIDING MORAY2 Rainbow units, 4 Brownieunits, 4 Guide units and a SeniorSection Unit in Forres & Kinloss.Call Maxine Chappell 675501 oremail [email protected]

GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLINDNairn & Moray Branch arelooking for new branch volun-teers. If interested, pleasecontact Anna Temple or AnnaRoberts tel: 01309 694866

HIGHLAND ROCK GARDENCLUB2nd Wed each month, 7.30pm,Oct - Apr, Nairn CommunityCentre. All welcome. Call CarolShaw 641405

HIP HOP DANCE CLASSForres (Mon); Findhorn (Tues) &Kinloss (Weds). Movement tomusic classes for children aged3-16 yrs. Call Tanya Meager07507 558685

HOP, SKIP & JUMP NURSERYMon-Fri 9am-2.30pm, RussellPlace, Forres. Pre-School Group,Ante Pre-school Group and 2-3Club. Contact 671388 duringnursery hours.

IMPROVER LINE DANCINGCLUB FOR OVER 50’SWednesday 2pm, MasonicHall, Forres Only £3.50. Easyroutines for fitness and funwith Jenny Duncan (ukaptd

h/c). Call Jenny tel: 01463233151 or Jacqui tel: 672019

KNIT & NATTER Tuesdays 6.30pm - 8.30pm,Findhorn Village Centre. Allages welcome. Join us forsome fun and chatter. CallKarin on 01309 692339.

MACS MORAY AREA CANCERSUPPORTA support group for anyone ofany age affected by cancer. Ifyou are in need of support orknow of someone who needssupport, or you wish to be avolunteer please contact us on07516219151 or e-mail [email protected] for more infomation.

MORAY ACCESS PANELTo help improve access tobuildings or any other accessproblems throughout Moray. Anadvisory body made up ofdisabled and Moray Councilreprentatives. Meets everymonth at The Moray ResourceCentre, Elgin. New members arealways welcome. E-mail: [email protected]

MORAY BURIAL GROUNDRESEARCH GROUP (MBGRG)Local heritage group actively re-searching and recording monu-mental inscriptions inchurchyards & cemeteries inMoray. Contact Helen Mitchell on01343 546620 or visitwww.mbgrg.org

MORAY COAST MOTORCYCLE CLUB1st Wednesday every month atMill House Hotel, Tynet, Buckie.Social ride out’s, fundraisers andmore. Visit www.mcmc.org.uk orcall Tracey Scott on 07928 444376

MORAY DISABILITY FORUMWe welcome everyone inter-ested, or working in the area ofdisability to become a member ofthe group. Call Mike McKenzie,c/o Moray Resource Centre,Elgin. Tel: 07967 440164

MORAY CEILIDH CLUBInformal, fun night out! All

welcome! Dances explained forbeginners and those memberswho cannot remember! BYOB.Contact Anna Ross 842953 orvisit www.moraycc.org

MORAY, BANFF & BADENOCHDECORATIVE & FINE ARTSSOCIETY (MBBDFAS)Meets 10 times a year forlectures on arts, Eight AcresHotel, Elgin. Contact Mrs.Caithness 672510

MORAY ADVANCE MOTORISTS& MOTORCYCLISTSReg. Scottish Charity SC 033561visit www.morayiam.org.uk orcall 01309 673954

MORAY GROUP OF THERIDING FOR THE DISABLEDVolunteers needed at sessions tolead ponies or to act as helpersfor riders. Mon &/or Wed after-noons at Cranloch Riding Centrenear Elgin. No experienceneeded, training provided. CallDenise on 01343 850310 or Lizon 01343 556167

MORAY MODEL RAILWAYGROUPContact Norman Dusty Millar on01343 830928 or see our websitewww.moraymrg.org.uk

MORAY MOUNTAINEERINGCLUBMeets 3rd Sunday each month,7.30am. Bus picks up at Bank ofScotland, Forres. For details visitwww.moraymc.wordpress.com

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Forres Bluefins Swimming Club.

Various training sessions for alllevels of competitive swimmers.

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Clubs & Societies 4Pastoral Letter 6Church Details 6Useful Numbers 10Local Holidays 10School Term Dates 10Tide Times 14Parliament Blog 14Community Council minutes 16What’s On 19-25Advertiser’s Index 38

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Contents

Editorial: Friday 3rd AugustAdvertising: Wednesday 8th August

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Additional inscriptions, Regilding, Raised lead lettering, Cleaning of headstones also

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A young man wished to marry a farmer'sbeautiful daughter so he went to thefarmer to ask his permission. The farmerlooked him over and responded, "Gostand out in that field; I'll release threebulls, one at a time. If you can catch thetail of any one of the three bulls, you canmarry my daughter." So the young manstood in the field waiting for the first bull.The barn door opened and out ran thebiggest, meanest looking bull he hadever seen. He decided that one of thenext bulls had to be a better choice thanthis one, so he ran over to the side andlet the bull pass through the pastureand out the back gate. The barn door opened again. Unbeliev-able. He had never seen anything sobig and fierce. It stood, pawing theground, grunting, eyeing him meanly.Whatever the next bull was like, it hadto be a better choice than this one. Heran to the fence and let the bull passthrough the pasture and out the backgate. The door opened for the final time.A smile came across the young man’sface. This was the weakest, scrawniest

little bull he had ever seen. This one washis bull. As the bull came running by, hepositioned himself just right and jumpedat just the exact moment. He grabbed...but the bull had no tail! Life is full of opportunities; the opportu-nity to help someone who is hurting orin need, to do good to whomever wemeet; the opportunity to listen when achild speaks and tells us a story. Thereare opportunities to speak up on behalfof the weak or marginalized, or the op-portunity to be honest and admit ourmistakes. Some of these will be com-paratively easy to take advantage of,some will be difficult. But if we allowthem to pass by – perhaps in the hopethat something easier will come along –we might miss out completely. We maymiss the opportunity to do good and tobenefit others; we may also miss the op-portunity to grow and developourselves.

Another day and in another place,another young man encountered Jesusand asked what he needed to do to be

sure of his future. In responding to him,Jesus advised following the directionsGod has already supplied. When theyoung man asserted he had alreadydone that, Jesus then invited him to giveup his considerable wealth to help thepoor of the land and to then concentratehis energies on following the Son ofGod. Sadly, it would appear this oppor-tunity was one the young man wishedto let pass by. What became of him andhis wealth we may never know.However, the opportunity for us tosecure our future by responding toJesus invitation remains. “Come to me”,He said, “all you who are weary andburdened, and I will give you rest. Takemy yoke upon you and learn from me,for I am gentle and humble in heart, andyou will find rest for your souls. For myyoke is easy and my burden is light.”Surely the kind of opportunity weshouldn’t let slip through our fingers.

Col in MorrisonElgin and Forres Free Church ofScot land


Pastoral Letter &

Church Meetings

Dyke Church - Church of Scotland Meets every Sunday at 10amfor a family service. On the last Sunday in the month, we enjoy fellowship over a cup of tea. Email: [email protected] Church Clovenside Chapel. Sundays 10am. Refreshments served afterwards. Tel: 676434. Email: [email protected]: www.lighthousechurch.co.ukEdinkillie Parish - Church of Scotland Sunday worship 11.30am.Contact Mr Campbell Falconer (session clerk): 674249.St Leonards Church Sunday at 10.30am - family service. Tea andcoffee served afterwards. Tel: 01309 672380. Email:[email protected]. Website: www.stleonardschurchforres.comSt Margaret’s Catholic Church Mass on Tuesday, Thursday, andSunday at 10am. Contact Father Barnett: 01667 453323.Caroline Street Gospel Hall Gospel meeting every Sunday at6.30pm. Tel: 674375. Email: [email protected] Laurence Church Sunday at 10am - family service. Tel:672260. Email: [email protected]

Rafford Church Meets every Sunday at 9.30am for familyservice. Our praise is from CH3 and Mission Praise. After theservice, we enjoy fellowship over a cup of tea and a biscuit.Contact Anne Garrow (session clerk): 672930.St. John the Evangelist Scottish Episcopal Church Meets everySunday at 8am for Communion and 10am for Family CommunionService. Tel: 672856. Email: [email protected]: www.stjohnsforres.wordpress.comKinloss, Findhorn & Alves Church of Scotland Alternatingweekly, Kinloss and Findhorn at 10am and Alves 1st Sunday ofeach month 11.30 am. Tel: 690931 or 690349.Moray Grace Fellowship Sunday mornings 10.30am in AlvesVillage Hall. Contact Vic Cameron: 850142. Email: [email protected] Website: www.moraygrace.wordpress.com

If you are a member of a church not listed here, please contact uswith the details and we may print them in future issues.

“Findhorn” Bethea Robertson. Copyright.

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Email: [email protected]: 0800 458 6976Text us: 07797 806357 From a mobile: 020 7587 3049

Forres Energy Recovery Centre

Public Exhibition

We are holding a public exhibition to inform the local community about our proposals for a Clean PowerEnergy Recovery Centre on disused former railway land north of Forres railway station, shown above. We’d like to let you know more about our plans and answer any questions you may have before we submit aplanning application.

Proposals will be on display and members ofthe project team available to answer anyquestions you may have - we look forwardto meeting you there.

CONTACT USEXHIBITION TO BE HELD AT

Friday 3rd August: 2pm - 8pm

Saturday 4th August: 10am - 2pm

Forres House Community Centre,High Street, Forres, Moray IV36 1BU

Clean Power Proper�es Ltd

Your comments and queries will be analysed by Your Shout on behalf of Clean Power Properties Ltd. Copies may be made available to the localplanning authority so that it can note your comments. We will, however, request that your personal details are not placed on the public record. Yourpersonal details will be held securely by Your Shout and, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998, will be used solely in connection withthis consultation and any subsequent planning applications and, except as noted above, will not be passed to any third parties.

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COFFEE SHOP & BISTROwww.eastgrange.co.uk

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CAROLINE STREET GOSPEL HALL, FORRESGospel Meeting every Sunday 6.30pm

Prayer & Bible Study every Tuesday 7pmMonthly Message - Monday 6th August 2012 2pm

Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. (Psalm 32:1)

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SCHOOLSAndersons Primary School............................01309 672887Applegrove Primary School ..........................01309 672367Dyke Primary School ....................................01309 641275Dallas Primary School ..................................01343 890206Kinloss Primary School ................................01309 690376Logie Primary School ....................................01309 611258Moray Steiner School ....................................01309 676300Pilmuir Primary School ..................................01309 673034Rose Abbey School ......................................01309 691872Forres Academy ............................................01309 672271

DOCTORSForres Health Centre ....................................0845 337 1120Leanchoil Hospital ........................................0845 456 6000Dr Grays Hospital, Elgin ..............................0845 456 6000

DENTISTSOrchard Road................................................01309 675544Leys ..............................................................01309 673553

VETMoray Coast Veterinary Group......................01309 672243

PHARMACIESLloyds Pharmacy ..........................................01309 672614Rowlands Pharmacy ....................................01309 672784Boots ............................................................01309 673370

OTHERSPolice Station ..............................................0845 600 5700Bus Station, Elgin .........................................01343 544222Citizens Advice Bureau .................................01343 550088Dalcross Airport .............................................01667 464000Dallas Village Hall .........................................01343 890243James Milne Institute (Findhorn) ..................01309 692365Rafford District Hall ......................................01309 674583Forres Town Hall ..........................................01309 675140Moray Council (Forres)..................................01309 694000Moray Council (Elgin) ...................................01343 543451National Rail Enquiries ..................................08457 484950Forres Library ................................................01309 672834Forres House Com. Education Centre ..........01309 672838

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Forres Holiday Mon 30th Jul 2012Summer Bank Holiday Mon 6th Aug 2012Forres Holiday Mon 17th Sept 2012Forres Holiday Mon 15th Oct 2012British Summertime Ends Sun 28th Oct 2012Saint Andrews Day Fri 30th Nov 2012Christmas Day Tues 25th Dec 2012Boxing Day Wed 26th Dec 2012New Year’s Day Tues 1st Jan 2013Scottish Bank Holiday Wed 2nd Jan 2013

Burns Night Fri 25th Jan 2013Shrove Tuesday Tues 12th Feb 2013Mother’s Day Sun 10th Mar 2013Good 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

Local Holidays

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Local Holidays, School Term Dates&Useful Numbers

For 2012/2013 (all dates inclusive)Autumn Term Starts Tues 21st Aug 2012Autumn Term Ends Fri 12th Oct 2012Winter Term Starts Mon 29th Oct 2012In-service Closure Mon 19th Nov 2012In-service Closure Tues 20th Nov 2012Winter Term Ends Fri 21st Dec 2012Spring Term Starts Mon 7th Jan 2013

Forres Academy & Feeders Thurs 14th Feb 2013Mid-term Holiday Fri 15th Feb 2013Mid-term Holiday Mon 18th Feb 2013Spring Term Ends Thurs 28th Mar 2013Good Friday Holiday Fri 29th Mar 2013Summer Term Starts Mon 15th Apr 2013May Day Holiday Mon 6th May 2013In-service Closure Thurs 16th May 2013

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The Baptist Churchin Forres

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God’ and ‘What Jesus says about the Bible’.

Join us in worshipping God through prayer and singing. All ages welcome,

crêche and Children’s Sunday school available

We meet at Clovenside Chapel, Clovenside Road, Forres everySunday from 10.00am with tea and cofee following the service

No invite needed - just turn up!

Sunday Evening services start at 6:30pm also at Clovenside Chapel - all welcome

Summer Series

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The Cinnamon Trust is desperate for volunteers in this area even if you can only offer an hour a week it will improve the dog’s quality of life so much and give the owner peace of mind.

If anyone can help please call Sally on 01736 758707Or email [email protected]. Please check out the web site for more details www.cinnamon.org.ukRegistered Charity No 1134680. Company Number 07004861

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PUBLIC SESSION• Inspector McCruden briefed the memberson the latest crime statistics, including threecases of vandalism which are beingfollowed up. Successful cases wereprocessed in the case of two incidents oftheft by housebreaking at retail premises,one shoplifting, and a case of theft byhousebreaking. Ongoing enquiries are proceeding in relation to a female drinkdriving case and a male has been chargedwith the same offence together with otherroad traffic offences. Three people havebeen charged with being in possession of acontrolled drug, namely cannabis. TheInspector said that during an OperationMoravia in early May, the police focused onanti-social driving and as a result, tenpersons were charged with road trafficoffences and a further sixty were educatedregarding Road Traffic Offences. Fourpersons were issued with anti-socialbehaviour fixed penalty tickets, three fordrinking in public and one for urinating inpublic. In progressing priority enquiries,three persons were charged withvandalism, one with assault and one withthreatening behaviour. Moray Cllr Creswellasked if the Community Initiative Fund wasstill available and Comm Cllr Mackenzieasked if it could be used to equip theCommunity Wardens with radios. CllrHellyer said he felt that it was essential theywere equipped with means of communica-tion. Cllr Hellyer also asked if the police stillhad the powers to confiscate nuisancevehicles as several members of the publichad commented on a vehicle, with a faultyexhaust system, driving up and down thehigh street to the distress of elderly people.The Inspector asked if people could reportsuch cases whereupon a member of thepublic present gave him the details of thevehicle and its registration plate. The Chair

thanked the Inspector for his update.• Chris Wortley, Chair of the ForresCommunity Woodlands Trust, explained tothe meeting how the Trust had consultedthe public to prevent development of the“coffin field” by purchasing it from AltyreEstates and had applied for permits to carryout “green burials” on two portions of theland. The purchase of the land had justbeen completed and paths, essential to themoving of the coffins and to Forestry Com-mission standards, had been installed. Amember of the public, acting as spokesper-son for 160 members of the public whowere concerned about the work, said thatthey thought the woodlands were to be leftas natural state. Chris Wortley explainedthat even as a green burial site an incomehad to be generated to cover the cost ofmaintenance but there was no intention todevelop the woodlands. Cllr Hellyer offeredto mediate between the two groups andasked how many of the 160 were membersof the FCWT and if they had raised theirconcerns to the FCWT board. Moray CllrMcLean said that the planning applicationfor green burial had been passed in Dec2008 and Cllr Hellyer pointed out that thetime to object had long since passed, buthe was prepared to act as a go between ifthey so wished.• Kirsty Conti, Lead Development Officerfor Forres Area Community Trust (FACT),said that she was taking the opportunity toexplain how they were combining variousreports, done over a long period of time, tofind what was required in Forres to improvethe community. They had created a ques-tionnaire, being handed out to communitiesin the area, to gauge support for variousprojects and to drive the best forward. Itwas pointed out that funding support wouldnot be achieved without Moray Councilsupport and this was sadly lacking for

projects which did not suit Moray Councilplans. Cllr Hellyer said that the MillenniumProject, creating facilities for youth, hadbeen rejected by Moray Council Officersand a plan to build a skate park facility atBogton had been rejected in favour of adeveloper proposition by the planning de-partment. A consultation to establish an ar-tificial football pitch drifted into oblivionwhen the public response failed to agreewith the location favoured by the Council.Kirsty said that she was pleased thatmembers of the Community Council wereon the FACT Board of Directors, supportingtheir efforts and she hoped that somethingmight be achieved at last having noted thedetermination of Forres Voluntary Groupsto succeed.• The meeting was addressed by EwanTulloch, a Forres business man, whowished to draw to the attention of the MorayCllrs a decision by officers of the council toterminate his lease on a piece of ground,adjacent to his business, on the WaterfordTrading Estate. At a time when all effortswere being made to retain jobs, this actionwould put him out of business and theeleven people he employs. The land inquestion, which Mr Tulloch has made offersto buy, cannot be used due to ground con-tamination but Moray Council say that MrTulloch’s business is preventing themarketing of the land to other potentialclients. Mr Tulloch told the meeting thatletters to the council from him were ignoredand not responded to. Cllr Hellyer said thatthe Community Council had the same lackof response when asking questions that theLocal Authority did not want to answer. MrTulloch asked if the Moray Cllrs could makeenquiries as the planners could not, orwould not respond to him.

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Dyke LandwardMeets third Tuesday of each month(excluding July and December). 7pmat Dyke Village Hall. Contact Karen Hamilton (secretary) tel:641236

Findhorn and KinlossMeets last Thursday of every month(excluding July and December).7.30pm at alternate venues. Contact Mr Tim Negus (secretary) tel:691823

Forres Meets third Thursday of every month.7.30pm at The Tolbooth, High Street,Forres.Contact Colin Lipscomb (secretary) tel:675177

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As well as supporting MFR Cash for Kids we are pleased to be supporting Start to Knit, a charity which supports

adults with learning disabilities – who have been knitting the largest scarf that Elgin has ever seen, which will be on display on the day. We are also looking at securing the talents of local artists for the painting of a mural on the day on the frontage of one of the vacant premises in South Street.. ‘don’t miss seeing artists at work.’

As well as the day’s music and entertainment, there is the chance for 3 lucky winners to scoop prizes, which they can spend in one of the city centre retailers, if they successfully complete our musical treasure hunt.

So why not bring the family out for the day and embrace the sights and sound of Elgin. *Band Line Up subject to change.

Date for your diary – Our next event The City of Elgin Food & Drink Festival will take place on Saturday 15th September 2012, the largest of all the BID events, this is a date not to miss, more information will follow in the next Spotlight edition but make sure you keep the day free.

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Rolling Eventsjuly - 31 augustfindhorn village centre and ice house open everyday from 2pm - 5pm. free entry. for more details visitwww.findhorn-heritage.co.uk

july - septembernelson’s tower now open daily until 30th septemberfrom 2pm - 4pm. visit www.moray.org/museums/ formore information.

23 july - 26 augustmasters and champions: classical greece 300 yearsof british inspiration mon - fri, 10am - 5pm, sat 10am- 4pm & sun 1pm - 5pm at moray art centre, thepark, findhorn. featuring historic works borrowedfrom the british museum and the private collection of

lord elgin. free admission. www.morayartcentre.org

august remember this? - exhibition of photographs of forresgalas and festivals from victorian times to present.at falconer museum, forres until 31st august.

august - septemberthreads of history - falconer museum, forres. exhibi-tion of fantastic textile work created by members ofneedleart north and inspired by the falconermuseum collections. call 01309 673701 for details.

Last Week of JULY25 wednesdaypens, ink and ceiling wax 1pm - 3pm, falconermuseum, forres. write a letter the old fashioned way

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25 wednesday - 28 saturdayinverness book festival at eden court. for tickets &info call the box office 01463 234 234 or book onlineat www.eden-court.co.uk. for details and programmeinfo visit www.invernessbookfestival.co.uk

26 thursday open air performance of hms pinafore by illyria 6pm,for 7:30pm start. adults £16 / conc £14 / children£10. enquiries & tickets call 01667 404401, [email protected] or www.cawdorcastle.comironworks summer showcase #3 7pm. 14+. feat.whisky river band, last summer effect & emmamitchell. tickets or info 0871 7894173 or visitwww.ironworksvenue.com

27 friday - 29 sundayspeyfest 2012 - the playing fields on east street inthe moray town of fochabers will be home to the17th speyfest weekend. it is one of the longestrunning music festivals in scotland, of its kind. visitwww.speyfest.com for tickets & more information.

28 saturdaytreebadour puppet theatre presents ‘oaky doak andbluebell’ 2pm, james milne institute, findhorn. (nextto the stone piers). marionette show for childrenfrom 3 years. £4 per person. bookings or info visitwww.treebadour.co.uk or call elisabeth julian on01309 691225 wilderness survival day with moray council & swtrangers 1pm - 3:30pm, meet at speyside way carpark, fochabers wood, just after the spey bay round-

about. for children aged 8 & up. all children to beaccompanied by an adult. £2 per child. booking isessential. email [email protected] or call01343 820 339.119th dufftown highland games 11am - 5pm,mortlach school sports field, dufftown. ben rinnes 5tops hill race, overseas visitors race, massed pipebands, track & field, heavy events, tug o war, solopiping, highland dancing. for details contact a.brown on 01340 820342. summer ceilidh at brodie castle dinner and dance inmarquee with monach isles ceilidh band. 3 coursemeal at 7.30pm. tickets £35 to be pre-booked. call0844 493 2156 or visit www.nts.org.uk/events wrestlezone at nairn community and arts centre. fortickets and more info call 01667 453476 or [email protected] show at kinnudie farm, auldearn. something foreveryone. adults £10, conc/secondary pupils, £5primary or pre-school children £1. courtesy bus fromnairn bus station. free parking. for full programmevisit nairnshow.org.uk/2012ironworks summer party with zane lowe 9pm. 18+.for tickets or information call 0871 7894173 or visitwww.ironworksvenue.comteddy bear’s picnic 2pm - 3:30pm at brodie castle.bring your favourite teddy or cuddly toy for anafternoon of fun activities. £3 per child includingdrink & refreshments. call 0844 4932156 for details.


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30 mondayreturn of the lumberjacks @ ironworks 7pm. 16+. atriple bill of comedy. for tickets or info 0871 7894173or www.ironworksvenue.com

31 tuesdayheartbreak productions presents ‘private lives’ 7pmat brodie castle. an outdoor theatre production ofthis popular noel coward comedy. adults £12, con-cession £10, children £8. call 0844 493 2156 or visitwww.nts.org.uk/events

31 july - 10 augustnairn arts society summer exhibition 10am - 4pm,court house, high street, nairn.

AUGUST1 wednesday prehistoric pots 1pm - 3pm at the falconer museum.make a clay pot and use prehistoric tools todecorate it. free family drop-in. contact 01309673701 for more information. royal aeronautical society presents: malcolmenglish, discussing aviation photography. 7:30pm,elgin library. a free event. tea & coffee will be served.aberdeen international youth festival @ universal hall7:30pm. tickets £10 / £8 concs /£6 U16’s fromphoenix stores or online at www.wegottickets.com/universalhallmr boom - children’s show 2pm, nairn community &arts centre. tickets & info call 01667 453476 or [email protected]

2 thursdayironworks summer showcase #4 7pm. 14+. feat.swamp radio, scum, toecutter & spoke too soon. fortickets or information call 0871 7894173 or visitwww.ironworksvenue.com‘ancient olympics - the groovy greeks’ the lastchildren's activity day at elgin museum. explores theorigins of the olympic games with lots of things tomake & do. £4 per child, with accompanying adultsfree - includes entry to the museum. call 01343543675 or email [email protected]

3 fridaymusic for a summer's evening with robin colvill atbrodie castle. adults £15 child £12.50. call 0844 4932156 or visit www.nts.org.uk/events the winter tradition @ hootananny in inverness. fortickets or info email [email protected] or call01463 233651

3 friday - 4 saturdaybelladrum tartan heart festival in a beautiful settingjust outside beauly. family-friendly & eco-consciousevent attracts true talent. for tickets and details visitwww.tartanheartfestival.co.uk

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findhorn. marionette show for ages 3 & up. £4 perperson. bookings or info call elisabeth julian 01309691225 or visit www.treebadour.co.ukfindhorn village centre charity fun day 10am - 4pm,in & outdoor activities at various locations beside thecentre, for all ages. hot & cold food stalls & boozetent. raising money for the centre & other charities.angus: weaver of grass @ universal hall 2pm. tickets£7 / £6 concs /£4 U16’s from phoenix stores oronline at www.wegottickets.com/universalhall‘tiller’s folley’ americana band at nairn community &arts centre. tickets & info call 01667 453476 or [email protected]

5 sundaymake it snappy! 1:30pm - 3:30pm at the falconermuseum, forres. come along and meet our alligator& make a crocodile fridge magnet. free family drop-in. contact 01309 673701 for more information.

6 mondayal murray - pub landlord @ ironworks 7:30pm. 16+.call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

7 tuesdaygive blood! 2:30pm - 4pm & 5pm - 8pm at forrestown hall.

8 wednesdaymacs moray area cancer support 2:30pm - 4pm atmoray coast medical practise, muirton road,lossiemouth. aiming to support all ages affected bycancer.sea creatures 1pm - 3pm at the falconer museum,forres. make a fishy finger puppet. free family drop-in. contact 01309 673701 for more information.

9 thursdayironworks summer showcase #5 7pm. 14+. feat.barry mackay, the galipaygos & ailsa lyall matthews.for tickets or information call 0871 7894173 or visitwww.ironworksvenue.comgrantown show from 9am at heathfield park,grantown-on-spey. the usual livestock judging &trade stands plus a display of vintage vehicles withthis year’s theme of ‘the olympics or the jubilee’.children’s races, terrier racing & pets parade add tothe fun. visit www.grantownshow.co.uk


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10 fridaythe vatersay boys @ ironworks 7:30pm. call 08717894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.comkakatsitsi @ universal hall 8pm. tickets £10 / £8concs /£6 U16’s from phoenix stores or online atwww.wegottickets.com/universalhall

11 saturday historic wheels club - vintage car rally cars on viewfrom 12:30pm - 4pm. enquiries & tickets call 01667404401 or visit www.cawdorcastle.comforres st lawrence cricket club coffee morning 10am‘til noon at forres town hall. admission £1-50. bottlestall, books, home baking & bric-a-brac.abernethy highland games and clan grant gathering10:30am - 5pm, games field, nethy bridge. events &competitions remain much the same from year toyear, but each is different as new competitors comeonto the scene and new records are set. visitwww.nethybridge.com/highlandgames for info.treebadour puppet theatre presents ‘kasper visitsnessie’ 2pm, james milne institute, findhorn. (next tothe piers). marionette show for children from 3years. £4 per person. bookings or info call elisabethjulian 01309 691225 or visit www.treebadour.co.uknairn & district gardening club annual show 1pm -4pm, nairn community & arts centre. admission £2.accompanied children are free. raffle & plant stall.for further info e-mail [email protected]

12 sunday historic wheels club annual rally 1:30pm - 4:30pm atbrodie castle. veteran, vintage & classic cars, motor-cycles and commercial vehicles. adult £5, conc £3,family £13. call 0844 493 2156 for details.marie curie tennis tournament at gordonstoun

school. beginners, professionals & families canenjoy tennis and lunch while raising money for themarie curie moray fundraising group. anyone inter-ested contact veronica maclean on 01343 547308 oremail [email protected] bug ball 1:30pm - 3:30pm at the falconermuseum, forres. meet some of our creepy crawlyfriends and make an ugly bug mask. free familydrop-in. contact 01309 673701 for more information.family fun open day 11am - 4pm at eight acres hotel& leisure club, elgin. magic show, bucking broncos,treasure hunt and more. call 01343 543 007 for info.

14 sunday - 21 sundayroyal findhorn yacht club open week club open tonon members – activities, bar, restaurant, café,special food nights. www.rfyc.net

16 thursdayironworks summer showcase #6 7pm. 14+. feat. thelittle mill of happiness, kobi & naked red. for ticketsor info 0871 7894173 or www.ironworksvenue.com

17 fridayswing big band night at nairn community & artscentre. tickets & info call 01667 453476 or [email protected]

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children from 3 years. £4 per person. bookings orinfo call elisabeth julian 01309 691225 or visitwww.treebadour.co.ukfeis rois trad trail @ ironworks 7:30pm, unreservedcabaret seating. for tickets or info call 0871 7894173or visit www.ironworksvenue.comnairn highland games at the links, nairn. linked withmoscow highland games. piping competition, juniorpiping comp. highland dancing, athletics and heavyevents, tug o' war and more. for details [email protected] annual health fair 10am - 4pm at forrestown hall. taster sessions in many holistic therapies.health & well-being advice. organic cafe. free entry.www.healthworks.uk.net

18 saturday - 19 sundaycawdor castle garden tours with head gardener11am & 2pm. included in normal gardens ticket.enquiries & ticket info call 01667 404401 or visitwww.cawdorcastle.com

19 sunday lossiemouth raft race gates open 12pm, race startsat 2pm, east beach, lossiemouth. there is a flyby /demonstration planned by the search and rescuesea king from d-flight, 202 squadron based at raflossiemouth. refreshments on sale.music & song from scotland with the stewart family2pm - 4pm at brodie castle. enjoy toe tapping musicat our new outdoor seating area, drinks and snacksavailable from the shop. donations welcome. call0844 493 2156 for more information.

22 wednesdayhms pinafore @ logie steading 7:30pm, live theatreoutside at the steading. tickets full price £16,concessions £14, children (16yrs & under) £10. forbookings or further details call 01309 611378

23 thursdayironworks summer showcase #7 7pm. 14+. feat.graham brown, thousand stars & fifi & rodaidh. fortickets or information call 0871 7894173 or visit

www.ironworksvenue.comsummer concert tour: jls from 5pm, northernmeeting park, inverness. visit www.ents24.com fordetails and tickets.

24 fridaysummer in the city: status quo from 5pm, northernmeeting park, inverness. visit www.ents24.com fordetails and tickets.summer in the city aftershow @ ironworks 10pm.18+. admission free with status quo ticket or £3.0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.comfundraising concert at nairn community & artscentre. tickets & info call 01667 453476 or [email protected]

25 saturdayfriends of guiding coffee mornings 10 am til middayat forres town hall. contact tina coffey on 01309676936 treebadour puppet theatre presents ‘crocodile hastoothache’ 2pm, james milne institute, findhorn.marionette show for children from 3 years. £4 perperson. bookings or info visit www.treebadour.co.ukor call elisabeth julian 01309 691225jools holland and his rhythm & blues orchestra from5pm, northern meeting park, inverness. for detailsand tickets visit www.ents24.com fiona knowles “stick granny on the roof rack” - onewoman play! nairn community & arts centre. tickets& info call 01667 453476 / [email protected]

26 sundaymundole equestrian show jumping contact 07901602042 or visit www.mundoleequestrian.comgrantown-on-spey highland games at heithfield park,grantown-on-spey. call mrs e watt on 01479 873237.aly bain and phil cunningham @ universal hall7:30pm. tickets £16 / £14 concs from phoenix storesor online at www.wegottickets.com/universalhall

30 thursdayironworks summer showcase #8 7pm. 14+. feat.roadway, jake bolt & toby michaels rolling damned.for tickets or information call 0871 7894173 or visitwww.ironworksvenue.com


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SEPTEMBER in Brief1 saturday carve carrbridge 10:30am - 5pm, on the village sports field. topchainsaw carvers from the uk & around the world will competefor the magnificent claymore trophy & prize money. live music,activities, games, stalls and food & drink.riton @ ironworks 7pm. 18+. support from ‘them & us’,‘polymath’ & ‘the boomshank redemption’. call 0871 7894173or visit www.ironworksvenue.com2 sundaymundole equestrian one day event closing date 24th august.contact 07901 602042 or visit www.mundoleequestrian.com7 fridayfairy tales by firelight 7pm - 9pm, as summer comes to an end,celebrate nature with us as we share tall tales & adventuresaround the campfire. ages 8 and over. children must be ac-companied by an adult. please feel free to bring a story to tell.call 01343 820 339 or email [email protected] 7 friday - 15 saturdayblas festival celebration of gaelic & highland music. highlightsinclude al fresco entertainment on the waters of loch ness witha floating performance by traditional musicians allanmacdonald & friends, music on the mountain at cairngorm’sptarmigan restaurant & an exciting array of events at edencourt theatre, inverness. visit www.blas-festival.com9 sundaymundole equestrian british dressage and unaffiliated dressageclosing date 30th aug. contact 07901 602042 or visitwww.mundoleequestrian.comkingston community litter pick 10am - 11am. every month localpeople help to keep the spey bay reserve beautiful bysweeping the west side of the reserve for litter. if you would like

to help out, please call the ranger for more info on 01343820339.15 saturday coast to coast race staging through cawdor castle grounds.call 01667 404401 for more info or visit www.cawdorcastle.comfolk night in the ice house 7:30pm - 9pm. join us in the atmos-pheric tugnet ice house for an evening of folk music. refresh-ments & food served. tickets £6 adults £3 children, bookingessential. call 01343 820 339 or [email protected] 16 sundaymundole equestrian show jumping contact 07901 602042 orvisit www.mundoleequestrian.com23 sundaymundole equestrian hunter trial with knockhill horse power/bhsscotland qualifier. closing date 14th sept. contact 07901602042 or visit www.mundoleequestrian.com28 friday‘the boys are back in town’ pro night @ ironworks 7pm. 14+.professional boxing night. tickets or info call 0871 7894173 orvisit www.ironworksvenue.com29 saturdaydame emma kirkby & jakob lindberg in concert 7pm - 8:30pm,old high church, church street, inverness. fundraising formoray steiner school & a new upper school project. suggesteddonations for tickets start at £25, available at www.moraystein-erschool.org, from leakey’s bookshop, church street,inverness & phoenix, the park, findhorn.30 sunday last day of opening for castle & gardens for the year. enquiries& ticket info call 01667 404401 or visit www.cawdorcastle.com


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Jersey has some of the best sandy beaches and bays in Britain. St Clements Bay offers beautiful stretches of fine sandy beaches and runs into Jersey’s capital, St Helier. The beach at St Ouen’s Bay stretches for five miles and is rarely crowded, and during the summer months this beach offers an array of water sports. St. Aubin’s Bay, is a stretch of beach from St Helier to the fishing port of St. Aubin. To its east stands Elizabeth Castle, a great historical site which is accessible either by foot at low tide or by the Castle ferry. The Castle has watched over Jersey’s seaway for over 300 years.One of the more popular beaches boasted by the island is St. Brelade’s Bay situated in a sheltered position on the south west of the island making it much warmer than some of the other bays.

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The Universal Hall is one of the finest and most

unusual venues in the north of Scotland. Set in

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There are always family shows and events for

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www.universalhall.co.uk or adverts and listings

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The Hall has a charming café with outdoor

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The Bike Revolution has started in Moray! Working with donated bicycles and parts, the team fixes them up or strips them down and then sells them on at affordable prices.

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Better Biking in Moray

Bike Doctor Session with Cluny Primary

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The Bike Revolution has started in Moray! Working with donated bicycles and parts, the team fixes them up or strips them down and then sells them on at affordable prices.

The project aim is to get more people out cycling by providing affordable bikes, maintenance classes and route guides.

Bike Revolution has been launched by Outf!t Moray and works with local businesses and charities. Proud partnerships with Stuart Cycles in Forres, Moray Waste Busters and Varis Training have helped the project swing into action.

Activities in the local area also include Bike Doctor sessions, where trained bike technicians safety check people’s bikes and attend local events around Moray.

The project has been funded by Moray LEADER, Cycling Scotland, Outf!t Moray and Highlands and Islands Enterprise.

Donations of bikes, no matter their condition, are more than welcome. Give the team a call to arrange a time for drop offs.

Sales take place monthly at the HQ in Lossiemouth, with all bikes for sale pictured on the project’s Facebook page.

Money generated from the project goes toward providing vulnerable and disadvan-taged young people with training and development opportunities to boost confidence, life skills and employability.

Next bike sale: 1st Sept 9.30-12.30

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