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FINDHORN VILLAGE CENTRETo provide recreational/leisurefacilities, encourage educationalgroups, participation training,after-school clubs/IT resourcesfor Findhorn inhabitants. ContactChristine Hunt 692339.

FORRES INDOOR BOWLINGCLUBWe meet at Forres Academy @6.45pm. Mondays, Thursdaysand Fridays. Come and enjoy agame of bowls. All ages andabilities welcome. Contact AnneMcIntosh 01309641513.

FORRES COUNTRY MUSICCLUB1st Friday each month, VictoriaHotel. Social & line dancing tolive bands. Contact Billy 674674.

FORRES GYMNASTICS CLUBTraining, exercise & fun,through display work &

competitions. Female only up to18 yrs. Call Patsy Fraser-Mackenzie 673316.

FUSION TANG SOO DOTues & Thurs Jnrs 6pm - 7:30pmand Adults 7:30pm - 8:30pm.Traditional Korean Family MartialArt. Open hand forms, weapons,self-defense, confidence &fitness. All ages & fitness levelswelcome. Call Tracy McBay on01309 672647 or 0781 496 2178for further information.

MORAY GAELIC GROUPMondays, 7:30 - 9pm, at MorayCollege. Conversation classesled by volunteer native gaelicspeakers. £5 year membership. [email protected] www.facebook.com/moraygaelic

NETMUMSBeing a mum can be veryisolating so meeting other mumscan be a lifeline. Elgin and thesurrounding area is such a greatcommunity and our mums arevery welcoming, so come alongand see what we are all about.Visit www.netmums.com fordetails of a local venue, contactClaire Brenton on 07989135607or email [email protected]

VARIS CLUB1st Tuesday each month, 10am,Forres Town Hall. Open to allretired business andprofessional people. Guestspeakers, new memberswelcome. Contact NormanThomson 676884.

RSCDS (FORRES BRANCH)Scottish country dance classesSept - Mar: Adults: Mon 8pm -10pm, Town Hall, Forres. Juniors(age 5-15 years): Wed 6.30pm-8.30pm, Lesser Town Hall.Contact Mrs E Grant, 15 StLeonards Drive. Tel: 01309675187.

YOUTH CLUBThursdays 6.30pm - 8pm. £1 persession. All welcome. Call Karinat Findhorn Village Centre on01309 692339.

BACH FLOWER DANCESWednesdays, 10am - 11:30am atKinloss Parish Church. Cost £7-50 per person. No experience

needed. Call Elisabeth Julian on01309 691225 to book a place.

COFFEE CLUBWednesdays 10.30 - 11.30am.All Welcome. Join us at theFindhorn Village Centre forhomebakes and chat! CallKarin on 01309 692339.

FORRES AREA SOCCER SEVENS Fun football for children aged 8 -15 in the Forres area. Grant Park.Contact 676976.

FORRES ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUPLast Thurs each month, ForresTown Hall. Speakers & demos.Contact Marie McKay 673505.

FORRES CAMERA CLUBForres Town Hall, EveryThursday at 7.30. Come andshare our interest inphotography. All welcome.Contact Gordon Grant 671936.

FORRES COMMUNITY GARDEN1.4 acre site on Bogton Roadwith space for individuals togrow food in small friendlygroups. Contact Lorna 696233 or07989 263028.

FORRES TOASTMASTER CLUBCommunication & leadershipskills through a structuredcourse of speeches. All abilitiesand experience welcome. Part ofToastmasters International. CallPaul Harvey 694822.

FORRES COMMUNITY WEBTo promote Forres on theInternet, Wed 7pm, CommunityHub, Tolbooth Street, all levelswelcome, aged 18+. Contact:Anthony Bowmer 672244.

FORRES RAMBLERS1st Saturday each month,9.30am at bottom of car park(opposite Applegrove School).Contact Carolyn Boyd 672286.

FORRES ROTARY CLUBThursdays 12.30pm for 1.00pmat the Ramnee Hotel. Call TonyGalloway Secretary on 694816.

FORRES OSPREY TRUSTMinibus for use of elderly anddisabled people from Forres,Kinloss, Findhorn and environsfor outings, meetings & clubs. Contact Magdalene Edmond:01309 617155.

MEN’S CHOIRAlternate Tuesdays 7.30pm-9.30pm at St. John’s Church,Forres. All kinds of music. Noexperience necessary. ContactBill 01309 672951 for more details.

MORAVIAN ORIENTEERSAll ages welcome. Contact DrDouglas Murray 672545 oremail: [email protected]

NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUSTAntenatal classes andbreastfeeding support. Meetingsand outings in Forres and Elginarea. Email:[email protected]

RAFFORD WRIMeets 3rd Wednesday eachmonth at 7:30pm in RaffordVillage Hall. Contact MarieJacques on 01309 672956 orHilda Massie on 01309 676360.

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Take a minute to remember.November is a time when we areencouraged to remember those whogave their lives in service to our nation.It’s a time when touching words strive tohold our attention, culminating in aminute of silence. Then, as thesurrounding noise gradually fades andour thoughts are calmed, we mightbegin to remember the meaning of thewords: “they made the ultimatesacrifice.” How much do we value thosemoments that briefly carry our thoughtsaway from the daily cycle of news,circumstances and events, taking timeto consider and appreciate how theselfless acts of others has enriched ourlives? As history reveals, the gratitudeof our response often comes in theeleventh hour. My daughter recently handed me aleaflet that gave a moving account ofone man’s sacrifice and another man’sgrateful response. John Harper fromRenfrewshire was travelling on theTitanic to start a new job as Pastor of achurch in Chicago. On three previousoccasions John had almost drowned.Once again, John was clinging to life, ‘…in dark, icy water…amidst thecarnage and screams’. He had givenaway his life jacket to save a fellow

passenger, so he knew that his time inthis world was gradually coming to anend. Filled with the promise and hope ofGod’s eternal salvation but with fadingstrength, he cried out the words:“Believe in the Lord Jesus and he willsave you.” Amongst the survivors wasa man who would later testify to John’sfinal minutes of life, remembering howhe had swam alongside John and wassuddenly convicted of being a ‘godlessman’. In the prevailing chaos, the manbelieved in God’s saving grace: “…in mydesperation, I cried out to Jesus and hesaved me.” That brief encounter between John andthe rescued man forged a lastingrelationship that would never beforgotten. Their shared experiencereminds me of the encounter betweenJesus and the two criminals crucifiedalongside him. The Gospel of Luke(chapter 23) describes the response ofmany onlookers towards Jesus: ‘Thepeople stood watching…sneering…theysaid, “He saved others, let him savehimself if he is the Christ of God,”’.Those mocking voices; a crowd ofpeople hurling insults, repeatedly cryingout, “save yourself”, but at least oneman had the faith to believe. One of thecriminals understood the purpose of

Jesus’ sacrifice. He understood Jesushad done nothing wrong to deserve acriminal’s death. In those dyingmoments he knew that he could beforgiven. He knew that a sincereresponse to acknowledging Jesus as hisSaviour would not be forgotten.Struggling to breath, he made one, lastrequest: “…remember me when youcome into your kingdom.” Jesus replied,“I tell you the truth, today you will be withme in paradise.”In many ways John Harper and thecriminal must have led completelydifferent lives, but their lives led to thesame hope. Even when struggling tostay afloat in a vast ocean, Johnremembered the true meaning of thosefew words that were exchangedbetween Jesus and the criminal.Thankfully, what they share together,most of all, is their response to Jesus’sacrifice on the cross. We may well beinclined to forget what others have donein giving their lives so we might live. Itmight not be too late to remember. Let’sremember their sacrifice. RememberJesus.

Lloyd Gallantree, ElderThe Lighthouse Church, Forres


PASTORAL LETTER & CHURCH MEETINGS

Caroline Street Gospel Hall Sundays 6.30pm: gospel meetings.Tel: 01309 674375. Email: [email protected] Church - Church of Scotland Sunday 10am: family service.On the last Sunday of the month, we enjoy fellowship over a cupof tea. Email: [email protected] Parish - Church of Scotland Sunday worship 11.30am.Contact Mr Campbell Falconer (session clerk): 01309 674249.Kinloss, Findhorn & Alves Church of Scotland Alternatingweekly. Kinloss and Findhorn 10am. Alves first Sunday of eachmonth at 11.30am. Tel: 01309 690931 or 01309 690349.Lighthouse Baptist Church Clovenside Chapel, Forres. Sundayservice 10am and 6.30pm. Refreshments served afterwards. Contact: 01309 676434. Email: [email protected]: www.lighthousechurch.co.uk Moray Grace Fellowship Alves Village Hall. Sundays 10.30am.Contact Vic Cameron: 01343 850142.Email: [email protected]. Website: www.moraygrace.wordpress.comRafford Church Sundays 9.30am: family service. Our praise is

from CH3 and Mission Praise. After the service, we enjoyfellowship over a cup of tea and a biscuit. We have a lively Sundayschool with Bible stories, songs, games and crafts. Contact AnneGarrow (session clerk): 01309 672930.St John the Evangelist Scottish Episcopal Church Sundays8am: communion. 10am: family communion. Tel: 01309 672856.Email: [email protected]. Website: www.stjohnsforres.wordpress.comSt Laurence Church Sundays 10am: family service. Tel: 01309672260. Email: [email protected] Leonards Church Sundays 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 10am. Contact Father Barnett: 01667 453323.

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Minutes of the meeting of the CommunityCouncil for the Royal Burgh of Forres heldin the Tolbooth, Forres, on Thursday 16thAug 2012.Present:Community Cllrs J S Bremner, R Duncan,Mrs E Hayward, R J Hellyer, C Lipscomb, JMcDowell.

Also Present:-• Moray Cllrs L Creswell, A McLean, GMcCartney (Forres Gazette) D Haytack(Community Warden) & 2 members of thepublic.1. Apologies:-Apologies for absence came from MorayCllrs G Alexander, A Skene, Comm Cllrs SFerris, S Kennedy, J F Mackenzie, DMcLean, Mrs C Pitstra & Youth Rep KMcGrath.

2. Minutes of Meeting of Thursday19th July 2012The minutes of the above meeting wereproposed, seconded & ratified.

3. Public Session: • Police Constable Docherty briefed themembers on the latest local interestinformation, she said that two individualshad

been reported for theft, four for drivingoffences and a further two for driving underthe influence of alcohol. Followingincreased drug stop searches, sevenindividuals have been found in possessionof controlled drugs. Three males havebeen reported for violence and one forvandalism. There are ongoing inquiriesinto scratch damage to several vehicles inthe vicinity of the Health Centre. PCDocherty also said that Operation Zenith,an initiative aimed at improving motorcyclesafety, would continue throughout the yearuntil 28th October, actively targeting riderbehaviour and related offences. The Chairthanked PC Docherty for her report.

4. Secretary’s Report:-• The Secretary said, during the continuingholiday period, there had been no mailfrom Moray Council.• An email had been received from IndigoPublic Affairs Ltd, on behalf of Clean PowerProperties, acknowledging our input to thepublic consultation process.• An email was received inviting theCommunity Council to attend a publicexhibition in the Edenkillie Hall on Tuesday,11th September for the pre planningexhibition of an 12 turbine wind farmapplication at Hill of Glaschyle on the LogieEstate.

• The Secretary reminded members of theforthcoming public meeting, hosted by theCommunity Council, to allow theCommanding Officer of 39 EngineerRegiment to meet residents of Forres in theTown Hall on the 6th of September.• The Secretary said that he, too, hadreceived a copy of the Draft Wind EnergyPolicy Guidance Consultation the day afterthe previous meeting.5. Chair’s Report:-• The Chair told members that he hadnothing to report to the meeting.

6. External Groups Report:- • Cllr Hayward said that a sign on theCastle Inn indicated that it was under offer.• Cllr McDowell told members that he wasrepresenting Forres as a part of MCHSCPon the COPD group.• Moray Cllr McLean said that he also wason the Health & Social Care Committee.

7. Treasurer’s Report:-• In the absence of the Treasurer theSecretary said that the account stood at£1229.69 with £776.23 in special projectsand £453.46 in the CC operating account.

8. A.O.C.B:-• Members asked how longit would take BEAR(Scotland) to replacethe RAF Kinloss signs.

EXTRACTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF 16TH AUGUST 2012 OF FORRES COMMUNITY COUNCIL

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Dyke Landward Community CouncilMeets third Tuesday of each month(excluding July and December) 7pm atDyke Village Hall. Contact Caroline MacLeod (chair) tel: 672481

Findhorn & Kinloss CommunityCouncil Meets last Thursday of everymonth (excluding July and December)7.30pm at alternate venues. Contact Mr Tim Negus (secretary) tel: 691823

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

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Winter 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 2013Forres Academy & Feeders Thurs 14th Feb 2013Mid-term Holiday Fri 15th Feb 2013Mid-term Holiday Mon 18th Feb 2013

Spring 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 2013In-service Closure Fri 17th May 2013Summer Term Ends Fri 5th Jul 2013

Inverness Holiday Mon 5th Nov 2012St 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 2013Burns Night Fri 25th Jan 2013Shrove Tuesday Tues 12th Feb 2013

Mother’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


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DOCTORSForres Health Centre ....................................0845 337 1120Leanchoil Hospital ........................................0845 456 6000Dr Grays Hospital, Elgin................................0845 456 6000DENTISTSOrchard Road ..............................................(01309) 675544Leys ............................................................(01309) 673553

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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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OCTOBER 29 mondayaly bain, ale möller, and bruce molsky (music)7.30pm. eden court, inverness. tel: 01463 234234.website: www.eden-court.co.uk

29 monday - 31 wednesday“impressions of an untamed country” exhibition bykeith tilley elgin museum. tel: 01343 543675. email:[email protected]

29 monday - 24 november“rekindle kinloss” (exhibitions) moray art centre, thepark, findhorn. culmination of year long projectlooking at the cistercian abbey at kinloss. tel: 01309692426. website: www.morayartcentre.org

30 tuesday forres flood alleviation scheme information day 9am- 7pm. the old tolbooth, high street, forres. drop in tolearn more about the scheme & how it affects you.contact charlotte damary-homan: 01343 554990.nina nesbitt @ ironworks 7pm. 14+. tel: 08717894173. www.ironworksvenue.comdoug scott cbe: moments of being (talk) 7pm. edencourt, inverness. mountaineering legend. tel: 01463234234. websites: www.eden-court.co.ukjasmin vardimon (dance) 7.30pm. eden court,inverness. world premiere tour. tel: 01463 234234.www.eden-court.co.uk www.jasminvardimon.com

31 wednesday 2012 scottish mental health arts & film festival inhighland: birchwood highland concert 7pm.hootananny, inverness. entry by donation. pay onthe door. (www.birchwoodhighland.org.uk)tales of the unexpected - storytelling, poetry, and‘nibbles’ 7pm - 9pm. moray art centre, findhorn.£7.50. tel: 01309 692426. website: www.morayartcentre.orgthe shakespeare schools festival 7pm. eden courtcinema, inverness. tel: 01463 234234. website:www.eden-court.co.uk

prom praise (music) 7.30pm, empire theatre, edencourt, inverness. tel: 01463 234234. websites:www.eden-court.co.uk & www.allsoulsorchestra.org3 magic words (feature documentary): how toaccess your subconscious mind to become anactive co-creator in your own life) 7.30pm. highlandspiritual cinema, highland rail house, inverness.website: www.highlandspiritualcinema.net

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1 thursday “my mind is with the drawing” (lecture) 5.15pm.universal hall, findhorn. free admission. bookingadvised. call 01463 279344 or email [email protected] outstanding in his field: stewart francis (comedy)7.30pm, empire theatre, eden court, inverness. 16+.website: www.eden-court.co.uk lau (music) 7.30pm. ironworks, inverness. tel: 08717894173. website: www.ironworksvenue.com

1 thursday - 4 sunday casablanca: the gin joint gun various times,onetouch theatre, eden court, inverness. tel: 01463234234. website: www.eden-court.co.uk

1 thursday - 30 fridayjeff van weereld (visual arts) stalls gallery, edencourt, inverness. tel: 01463 234234. website:www.eden-court.co.uk

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2 fridaycharity quiz night 7pm - 9.30pm. dyke village hall,dyke, forres. fundraising for dominic walker, of forresacademy, to go to luchenza as a volunteer insummer 2013. call 07926 051316 or email [email protected]/dominicsluchenzafundraiserinverness abc boxing amateur tournament @ironworks 7pm. seated. over 16s. £20. tel: 08717894173. website: www.ironworksvenue.com“moray stone cutters for 50 years” by drew baillie(moray society lecture series) 7.30pm - 9.30pm.elgin museum hall. £3, or £2 for society members.call 01343 543675 or [email protected]“you can’t eat money” (music) 8pm. universal hall,findhorn. £8/£6 (conc). tickets from marie jacquestel: 01309 672956. websites: www.katesvoices.co.uk& www.aliburns.co.uk nina nesbitt (music) 8pm. the loft, east grange farm,kinloss, iv36 2ud. tel: 01343 850111. website:www.ninanesbittmusic.com

3 saturdaynature-based creative fun with earthtime (2-5 yearsold) 2pm - 3pm. moray art centre, the park,findhorn. fun for the family. £4 per child. tel: 01309692426. website: www.morayartcentre.orgthe wolfe tones @ ironworks 7.30pm. tel: 08717894173. www.ironworksvenue.comhammers (music) doors open 8pm. flanagans bar,elgin. a night of punk, crust & sludge metal. supportfrom pine barrens, absolutist & bld. website:www.facebook.com/thesyndicate2008dance to charlie and the cropduster doors open8.30pm - midnight. james milne institute, findhorn.stovies £2.50. tickets £6. tel: 01309 692339.

3 saturday - 4 sundayelgin model fair (organised by elgin model railwayclub) 10am - 5pm, elgin town hall, elgin. specialisthobby suppliers & refreshments. adults £4.50,concs £3.50, children £3, family (2+2) £12. under 5sfree. email duncan macrae: [email protected]

4 sundaymundole equestrian british dressage and unaffiliateddressage tel: 07901 602042. website:www.mundoleequestrian.coman evening with sir chris bonington 7.30pm, empiretheatre, eden court, inverness. tel: 01463 234234.website: www.eden-court.co.uk

6 tuesday lostprophets @ ironworks 7.30pm. tel: 08717894173. www.ironworksvenue.comkungsbacka piano trio 8pm. town house inverness.tel: 01463 234234. websites: www.eden-court.co.uk& www.invernesschambermusic.com

7 wednesdaymoray & nairn floral art club 7.30pm, ramnee hotel,forres. members & visitors welcome. call jean:01309 673552.

7 wednesday - 8 thursdayhighland beauty clinic & day spa 153 high streetforres. elemis skin lab days. a look at your skin in 3d

plus money-off products. tel: 01309 675674.

7 wednesday - 11 sundayinverness film festival 10th anniversary. visit 2012.invernessfilmfestival.com

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8 thursdayscottish opera: the magic flute 7.15pm. empiretheatre, eden court, inverness. tel: 01463 234234.website: www.eden-court.co.ukmusic nairn presents “the schubert ensemble”(piano quintet) 7.30pm. nairn community & artscentre. playing brahms, jonathan dove and elgar.tel: 01667 453476.

9 friday tim kliphuis trio 1pm, town house, inverness.classics with a jazz touch. website: www.invernesschambermusic.comscottish opera: the magic flute - unwrapped 6pm.empire theatre, eden court, inverness. free hour-long taster to see what the show’s about. tel: 01463234234. website: www.eden-court.co.ukcalum stewart & heikki bourgault 8pm. universalhall, findhorn. £10/£8 conc/£6 u16. tel: 01309691170. website: www.universalhall.co.uk

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nairn allotment society “Talk & Gardeners QuestionTime” nairn community & arts. t: 01667 453476.friends of guiding coffee mornings 10 am til 12noon.forres town hall. contact tina coffey: 01309 676936.learn about study with the open university 10am –3pm. st giles centre, elgin. come and meet us for aninformal conversation about courses, studymethods and other aspects of learning. visitwww.open.ac.uk/eventscraft fair by creative moray firth 10am – 7pm.inverness thistle hotel, millburn road, inverness. tel:01381 610301. email: [email protected] ness 2012 11am - 4pm. mercure hotel,inverness. samples, cookery demos, get involved inour taste theatre. visit www.tastyness.co.uknature-based creative fun with earthtime (2-5 yearold) 2pm - 3pm. moray art centre, the park,findhorn. fun for the family. £4 per child. tel: 01309692426. website: www.morayartcentre.orgscottish opera: the magic flute 7.15pm. empiretheatre, eden court, inverness. pre-show talk at 6pm(tickets are free but limited). tel: 01463 234234.

website: www.eden-court.co.ukeddi reader & special guests 7.30pm. empiretheatre, eden court, inverness. tel: 01463 234234.website: www.eden-court.co.uk

10 saturday - 11 sundaymoray piano competition 2012 elgin town hall.www.moray-piano-competition.co.uk

11 sundaymundole equestrian show jumping tel: 07901602042. website: www.mundoleequestrian.comcraft fair by creative moray firth 10am – 5pm.inverness thistle hotel, millburn road, inverness. tel:01381 610301. email: [email protected]

14 wednesday“the usa and trilliums” (highland garden rock club)7.30pm. nairn community centre. illustrated talk byrobert unwin. call john owen: 01320 366246.

16 fridaycraft night extravanganza - get inspired, see, try, and share! 7pm - 9pm. moray art centre, the park,findhorn. £10. tel: 01309 692426. website: www.morayartcentre.orgmoray council spending priorities communityworkshop (forres area) 7pm - 9pm. forres town hall.explore your ideas with others in your community.

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16 friday - 24 decemberchristmas magic 10am - 2pm, tuesday to saturday.the falconer museum, forres. exhibition of toys fromchristmas past. bring back happy memories of youryouth. call for more information: 01309 673701.

17 saturdayst john the evangelist church coffee morning 10am -12pm, forres town hall. call tina coffey on 01309676936.christmas craft fayre 10am - 2pm. victoria hotel,forres. tel: 07702 781687 or [email protected] lanterns (family class) 1.30pm - 4.30pm.moray art centre, the park, findhorn. various prices.tel: 01309 692426. website: www.morayartcentre.orgnature-based creative fun with earthtime: moontimemagic - spiders, bats, and hooting owls (2-5 yearold) 2pm - 3pm. moray art centre, findhorn. fun forthe family. £4 per child. tel: 01309 692426.www.morayartcentre.org www.earthtime.co.uk

17 saturday - 22 thursdayforres library book sale sat: 10am - 12noon. mon -fri: 10am - 8pm. selling withdrawn items. tel: 01309672834. email: [email protected]

18 sundaymundole equestrian unaffiliated dressage closingdate 9th nov. tel: 07901 602042. website:www.mundoleequestrian.com

20 tuesday tea & competition fundraiser for the greyfriars clubdoors open 6.30pm. eyes down at 7.30pm. thesupper room, elgin town hall. tel: 01343 544487.bellowhead @ ironworks 7.30pm. tel: 08717894173. website: www.ironworksvenue.com

23 fridaycinema nairn presents “the great white silence” (u)2011 7.30pm. nairn community & arts centre. ticketsat door. tel: 01667 453476. website:cinemanairn.blogspot.co.ukwine & pottery night at lofty pots 7.30pm. the loft,east grange farm, kinloss.

24 saturdaymakers market falconer museum, forres. locallymade crafts and sale of museum shop stock. craftfair 10am - 2pm. falconer museum open 10am -5pm. contact 01309 673701 for more information.nature-based creative fun with earthtime (2-5 yearold) 2pm - 3pm. moray art centre, the park,findhorn. fun for the family. £4 per child. tel: 01309692426. website: www.morayartcentre.orginverness choral society’s autumn concert 7.30pm.eden court, inverness. call 01463 234234 or visitwww.invernesschoral.org.uk www.eden-court.co.ukdaimh 8pm. universal hall, findhorn. £12 / £10 concs/ £8 u16s. tel: 01309 690311. www.findhorn.org

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28 wednesdayspiritual reality: the ultimate guide to meditation(feature documentary) 7:30pm, highland spiritual cinema, inverness. www.highlandspiritualcinema.net

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30 fridaynairn rotary club “Fashion Show” nairn community &arts. t: 01667 453476.“representations of st andrew” by charles burnett,ross herald of arms extraordinary (moray societylecture series) 7.30pm - 9.30pm. elgin museum hall.£3 or £2 for society members. call 01343 543675 or email [email protected] rock garden club 7.30pm. new elgin hallannexe. new members required for excitingprojects. contact hazel robson: 01340 871227.

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Christmas, with a day that offers something for

everyone with a wide range of fun, music and

entertainment that will suit everyone in the

family.

Join the Cairngorm Mountain Reindeer as they

parade through the town centre from Johnston

Carmichael and through the West End. The

parade starts at 2.00pm and the Reindeer will

spend the rest of the afternoon at the East End

of the Plainstones outside Walkers shop till

approx. 4.00pm. Meet these amazing animals

and find out all about them – you can even

sponsor a Reindeer.

To make the event particularly special, Elgin BID

has secured a wide range of local musicians

who will be happy to entertain you throughout

the afternoon. With Elgin and District Pipe Band,

to Elgin City Band and Ceilidh to Rock, there is

something to suit everyone. We are particularly

proud to welcome back Stewart McLeod and

events

Amy Royan from Music Mania. There is also

an afternoon of entertainment in St Giles

Centre (unit 7 old New Look) with Elgin an

District Pipe Band, Nae Reel, Moray Dance,

Blair Mcleod. with more to be confirmed.

Don’t forget the local City Centre business

and farmer’s market stalls, offering a unique

range of high quality, locally produced food,

drink, crafts and gifts, ideal for getting that

special Christmas present. Street Entertain-

ment will be provided by Bubbles the Clown

and if you are feeling extremely extravagant

why not visit the Arnold Clark Car Display and

see if you source a bargain. For the chance to

win cash prizes to be spent with a City Centre

retailer enter the Christmas treasure hunt

which takes you around the whole City

Centre area and you may even find a clue or

2 in a car!!

At 5.00pm the giant Christmas Tree Lights will

be switched on with a spectacular light show

and Lantern Parade which starts at 4.45pm.

Then to finish off Fortunate Sun close the fun of

the day. So why not come along and enter

into the Christmas Spirit, and have a wonder-

ful day out.

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Elgin BID- Christmas Light Switch On CelebrationSaturday 24th November 2012

To keep up to date with Elgin BID events for the coming year follow us on

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here you will find details of all our events for 2013.

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11.30am Elgin and City Pipe Band 12.15pm Nae Reel 12.45pm Moray Dance 1.15pm Amy Royan and Stewart Mcleod 1.30pm Blair McLeod 2.00pm Cairngorm Mountain Reindeer Parade 2.20pm Wot’s Next 3.00pm Fat King George 3.50pm Rock Academy 4.10pm Jack & Jill Nursery 4.30pm Elgin City Band 5.00pm Christmas Light Switch On 5.10pm Fortunate Sun *Listings are approximate timings and subject to change

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A Gift from Scotland ......................................................12A P Systems ..................................................................12AES Solar ......................................................................27Allan Studio Kitchens & Bathrooms ..............................17Altyre Sawmill LLP ..........................................................5Anne Mobile Hairdresser ..............................................12Back in Balance ............................................................13Beaver Travel ............................................................26-27Blue Arrow Limited ..........................................................3Carisbrooke Hotel ..........................................................25Caroline Street Gospel Hall ..........................................15Castle Stuart ..................................................................15Chemsafe ......................................................................33Chimes ............................................................................9Choices For Children ....................................................15City of Elgin BID Limited ..........................................28-29Cleaning Formulas ........................................................33CLIC Sargent - Christmas Carol Concert ......................22Community Food Moray ................................................27D H Fitness....................................................................31Eight Acres Hotel ............................................................2Elgin Marble Company ..................................................34Elsco Heating ................................................................37Excel Scotland Ltd ..........................................................5Fast Fix ..........................................................9, 13, 15, 27Ferrari Horsefeeds ........................................................32Fiona McIntyre (ADI) ........................................................8Firthview Windows ........................................................21Forres Bluefins Swimming Club ......................................4Forres Tree Services ........................................................5Gateaux Regal ..............................................................27Geddes & Mellis Ltd ......................................................30Gordon Scott Chartered Accountant ........................15Highland Beauty Clinic ....................................................8Highland Green..............................................................16Home Comforts By Sandra............................................25Ian Fraser ........................................................................3Ian Stephen Carpenter & Joiner ....................................36 Iolaire..............................................................................23Jaycee's Computer Centre ............................................27 JC Chimney Sweeps ....................................................36 Kinloss Garage Ltd ........................................................31Kinloss Swimming Pool ................................................32Knockomie Hotel ............................................................9Kylauren Homes ............................................................38Len’s Taxi’s ....................................................................32Logie Steading ..............................................................16Mac’s Taxi ......................................................................22Macfarlane Arboriculture Ltd ........................................39Mackenzie & Cruickshank ............................................32Marian Warrener ............................................................31McLachlan & Dawson Opticians....................................16Moray Coast Architectural ............................................36

Moray College................................................................18Moray Locksmith ............................................................9Moray Odd Job Services ..............................................36Moray Pest Control ........................................................5Moray Piano Trust ..........................................................21MRD Flooring ................................................................36Nairn Community & Arts Centre ....................................20Open University of Scotland..........................................11Papercrafts Boutique ....................................................13Phil’s School of Motoring ..............................................13Physiofirst ........................................................................5PSE (Lossiemouth) ........................................................35R McGregor Monumental Engraver ..............................27Rafford Cycles................................................................27Ramnee Hotel ................................................................23Roof Wizard ..................................................................37Russell Construction Moray Ltd ..................................37Sand-Ease Healthcare ....................................................3Sarah Hunt - Pilates ......................................................33Scotengineering ............................................................36Screenautumn Ltd ........................................................36Simply Red................................................................24-25Springfield Properties........................Outside Back CoverStitch It & Fix It ..............................................................25Stuart Allan Plumbing & Heating ..................................37Stuarts Cycles ................................................................31The Lighthouse Church ................................................13The Loft Bistro......................................................7, 20, 22The Royal Hotel, Keith ..................................................33Unique Beauty..........................................Front Cover & 3Universal Hall ................................................................19 Wheelchair Care ..............................................................9William Wilson................................................................14

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