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Editorial - Friday 29/06/12

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It would be true to say that, in life, we are

shaped not only by what we experience

but also by what we see and hear. The

sounds that enter our ears and the

sights that assail our eyes, words written

and spoken, are like the swirling waters

that shape the rocky coastline, like the

sandstorm that leaves its mark on the

desert boulder. We are shaped by light

and sound; our thinking, our attitudes,

our mental and emotional states – all

formed largely in the play of light and

shadow, in the cacophony of word and

song.

Words can have eternal significance.

When Jesus was at his most controver-

sial and many were turning away from

him, he asked those closest to him

whether they also wanted to leave him.

They replied, “Lord, to whom shall we

go? You have the words of eternal life.

We believe and know that you are the

Son of God” (John 6:68-69). Later on,

when Jesus was answering his disciples

questions regarding the end of the age,

he said, “Heaven and earth will pass

away but my words will never pass

away” (Matthew 24:35).

For those who knew him best, his words

had proved to be profoundly transfor-

mational. On that occasion when the

disciples saw Jesus walking on the

water, they were terrified, thinking they

had seen a ghost, but Peter’s response

was to cry out, “Lord if it’s you, tell me to

come to you on the water!” (Matthew

14:28). He knew from experience that

only Jesus’ words could enable him to

do the impossible. And when Jesus told

him to “Come”, Peter stepped right out

of the boat and walked on the water…

Such was the power of Jesus’ word - for

one who had dared to trust him.

Of course there were many others for

whom his words were less palatable.

Their hearts were closed. They didn’t

want to know the truth and, at the end of

the day, they just wanted rid of him. And

the fact of the matter is that, however

wise and authoritative (and potentially

transforming) an individual’s words may

be, unless we are open to receiving

them, they will be of no benefit to us

whatsoever.

I for one was far too caught up with my

own pursuits and pleasures to entertain

the notion that the words of Jesus might

have the power to transform my life; the

power to heal and renew; to impart joy

and peace. Partly because of all the

negative things that I’d come to

associate with that which went by the

name of “church”, and partly (I suppose)

because of my own pig-headedness, I

really wasn’t open to being challenged.

And so, for many years - and like so

many others - I kept the written record

of his life and teaching, his death and

resurrection at arm’s length – and paid a

high price for this.

Looking back, I realise that I’d been like

someone who’d been given a map

showing the location of buried treasure,

but because I’d put no confidence in

what the map revealed, I’d had to live in

poverty until I was prepared to go

“digging”. Jesus says “I have come that

they may have life and have it to the full”

(John 10:10). “Come to me, all you who

are weary and burdened and I will give

you rest” (Matthew 11:28). He went

about proclaiming the good news of

God. “The time has come” he said, “The

Kingdom of God is near. Repent and

believe the good news” (Mark 1:15).

If we take him at his word and take his

words to heart, calling upon his name in

prayer, he will renew our lives. “These

words are trustworthy and true” (Reve-

lation 21:5)

Rev Howard David

Grace Community Church

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Pastoral letter and

Church Meetings

Ardersier with Petty Parish Church C of S Sundays at 10.15am.Petty Sundays at 12 noon. Call 462224Avoch Congregational Church. Sunday Service at 11.30am withrefreshments afterwards. Visit www.avochcongregationalchurch.co.ukBlack Isle Charge Episcopal Churches 1 Deans Road, Fortrose.Call 01381 622241Cale House, C of S, Millburn Road, Inverness, tel: 718616Christian Group in Inverness Call 07724 992 790 or visit www.christian-group-inverness.orgCityLife Church Sundays at 10:30am, Mercure Hotel, Church Street,Inverness. Call 01463 714839, visit www.citylifechurch.org.uk oremail [email protected] Culduthel Christian Centre, Culduthel Avenue, Inverness. PastorReverend Bill Slack.Call 222795 www.culduthelchristiancentre.orgCall 794005, visit www.cullodenbaptistchurch.org.uk or [email protected] Church of Scotland, Culloden Family Friendly Service onSundays at 10.30am. 1st & 3rd Sundays in month 6.30pm service.www.barnchurch.org.ukCroy & Dalcross Parish Church C of S Sundays at 12noonDalneigh & Bona Church of Scotland Bona Church, Lochend byInverness at 10am. Dalneigh Church, St Mary’s Avenue, Inverness at11.30am & 6.30pm. Call 232439Dingwall Baptist Church, Tulloch Street, Dingwall www.dbc.org.ukDingwall Castle Street Church of Scotland www.dingwall-church.co.ukDingwall Catholic Church, St Lawrence, 21 Castle Street, Dingwall,

tel: 01349 863143Dingwall Episcopal Church, St James The Great, Castle Street,Dingwall tel: 01349 862204 www.stjames-stannes.org.ukDingwall Free Church Sundays at 11am & 6pm. Visit the websitewww.deep-river.co.ukResolis & Urquhart Free Church Rev. Chris Smart. For details ofservice times visit www.ferintosh.org.ukFree North Church, Bank Street, Inverness. Call 224332 or visitwww.freenorthchurch.orgFortrose Free Church, 5 Church Street, Fortrose, IV10 8TE,Sundays at 11.30am & 6pm or visit www.freechurch.orgGrace Community Church Sundays at 10.30am, Inshes PrimarySchool. Email [email protected], C of S, Tomatin Road, Inverness. Call 233310 or visitwww.hiltonchurch.org.ukInshes, C of S, Sir Walter Scott Dr, Inverness. Call 226727 or visitwww.insheschurch.orgInverness Baptist Church, 69 Castle Street, Rev Tom Urquhart. Call223506 or email [email protected] Christian Fellowship Sundays at 10.30am, MillburnAcademy, Diriebught Road. Visit www.icfchurch.co.ukSt John’s Scottish Episcopal Church, Sundays, Arpafeelie nearTore, Black Isle, Contact: Rev Melvin Langille 01381 622241 or 01463811629This is listed alphabetically from A to I and will regularly berotated. If you are a member of a church not listed here pleaseemail us with details and we may print this in future issues.


Inverness Holiday Mon. 2nd July 2012Summer Bank Holiday Mon. 6th Aug. 2012Inverness Holiday Mon. 1st Oct. 2012Inverness Holiday Mon. 5th Nov. 2012St. Andrews Day Fri. 30th Nov. 2012Christmas Day Tues. 25th Dec. 2012Boxing Day Wed. 26th Dec. 2012

New Year’s Day Tues. 1st Jan. 2013Scottish Bank Holiday Wed. 2nd Jan. 2013Burns Night Fri. 25th Jan. 2013Shrove Tuesday Tues. 12th Feb. 2013Mother’s Day Sun. 10th Mar. 2013Good Friday Fri. 29th Mar 2013British Summertime Begins Sun. 31st Mar. 2013

Useful Numbers

Local & Bank Holidays and Dates to Remember

Local Holidays, School Term Dates&Useful Numbers

for 2012/2013 (all dates inclusive)Regional Closure Monday 13th August 2012Autumn Term Starts Tuesday 14th August 2012Autumn Term Ends Friday 5th October 2012Regional Closure Monday 22nd October 2012Winter Term Starts Tuesday 23rd October 2012Winter Term Ends Thursday 20th December 2012Spring Term Starts Monday 7th January 2013Holiday Closure Monday 11th February 2013Holiday Closure Tuesday 12th February 2013

School Holidays

Regional Closure Wed. 13th February 2013Regional Closure Thursday 14th February 2013Regional Closure Friday 15th February 2013Spring Term Ends Thursday 28th March 2013Good Friday Holiday Friday 29th March 2013Easter Monday Holiday Monday 1st April 2013Summer Term Starts Monday 15th April 2013May Day Holiday Monday 6th May 2013Regional Closure Monday 19th August 2013

Police Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08456 005703

Bus Station, Inverness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01463 239292

Citizens Advice Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08444 994111

Dalcross Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01667 464000

Highland Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01349 886606

National Rail Enquires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08457 484950

DOCTORS

Beauly Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01463 782794

Burnfield Medical Practice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 01463 220077

Cairn Medical Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01463 712233

Cromarty Medical Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . 01381 600224

Culloden Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01463 793400

Crown Medical Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0844 576 9977

Drumnadrochit, Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01456 450577

Dunedin Medical Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01463 712157

Fairfield Medical Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01463 713939

Fortrose Medical Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08444 772497

Foyers Medical Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01456 486224

Kingsmills Medical Practice. . . . . . . . . . . . 01463 235245

New Craigs Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01463 704000

Riverside Medical Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . 01463 715999

Raigmore Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01463 704000

RNI Community Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01463 706966

Strathlene Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01463 870843

The Aird Medical Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01463 782214

The Surgery, Munlochy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01463 811200

Southside Road Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01463 710222

DENTISTS

11 Hilton Village. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01463 236873

21 Kingsmills Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01463 233416

Abban Street Dental Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . 01463 718140

Academy Dental Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01463 232423

Burnfield Dental Practice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01463 241515

Black Isle Dental Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01349 877082

Castle House Dental Practice . . . . . . . . . . 01463 234598

Dalneigh Dental Practice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01463 243767

Dental Clinic, New Craigs Hospital . . . . . . 01463 704000

Fraser Street Dental Practice . . . . . . . . . . 01463 242344

High School Dental Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01463 235468

Ness Bank Dental Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . 01463 236295

Inshes Dental Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01463 794949

Riverside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01463 226358

Southside Surgical Dentistry Centre . . . . . 01463 710760

Southside Dental Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01463 710760

Torwood Dental Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01463 712772

Dental Helpline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0845 6442271

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Parliament Blog & Tides

The saying goes that we are all JockTamson’s bairns. So, whatever differences wemay have as MSP’s in different politicalparties in our Scots parliament - we have acommon bond as fellow citizens. In fact,behind the scenes we do, by and large, get

on fairly well. There is a fair amount of good humour in thedebates, which is necessary as some of the topics are fairlytechnical, not to say dull!In an earlier debate, the First Minister gave a tribute to herMajesty the Queen on the occasion of her 60th anniversary,her diamond jubilee. Alex said that he could not reveal whathe and her majesty talked about in their meetings, "But", hesaid, “I can say without revealing state secrets that we mayhave talked about horseracing." He is a noted follower of thehorses.

So, I commend to Spotlight readers a look at the debateswhich you can see online by going to the Scottish Parliamentwebsite. Enjoy!

The Queens Diamond Jubilee has been a na-tionwide celebration with events being held allover the country to celebrate 60 years sinceHer Majesty’s coronation. Living in theHighlands, however, the weather can often be

a source of frustration on national holidays. This is espe-cially true if the organisers are attempting to light a flame aspart of the celebration.

Nonetheless, the weather has been fantastic this month andon Monday I was delighted to attend the EcumenicalDiamond Jubilee Service of Thanksgiving in St StephensChurch, followed by a special Bunkers Festival that was heldin the city centre. This was concluded by the finale showwhere the Inverness Beacon was lit above Inverness Castlefollowed by a fireworks display above Inverness Cathedral.Congratulations go to the organisers, as the event wentdown without a hitch.

Fergus Ewing MSP

Danny Alexander MP

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Guide Dogs Scotland has training centres at Forfar, Edinburgh and Hamilton, outreach in the Highlands and Borders, fundraising branches throughout the country and over 1500 volunteers. Our training centres offer services to blind and partially sighted people and our fundraising branches are focal points in our drive to raise vital funds for Guide Dogs.

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Rolling Event26 june - onwardsinteractive exhibition of modern automata & kineticart 10am - 5pm, tuesday - saturday at the house ofautomata, kinloss (next to petrol station). free entry.call 01309 691212 for information or visit our websitewww.thehouseofautomata.com

14 july - 11 augustinchmore gallery ‘interactions’ brings together thework of three isle of skye artists who reference thenatural environment as both inspiration and subjectmatter. visit www.inchmoregallery.co.uk for more information.

JUNE26 tuesdayinverness film fans ‘1951 award winners’ - all abouteve 7:30pm, at eden court cinema and followed byinformal post film discussion. for full details visitwww.invernessfilmfans.org

28 thursdaybl’azz presents ‘blue and sentimental’ 8pm - 10pm,downstairs bar, castle tavern, view place, inverness. performing classic american blues & jazz songs. freeadmission but limited seating so come early.

29 fridayten tonne dozer @ flanagans bar 8pm, elgin. a nightof hard rocking! supported by ‘semperfi’ and ‘slavesystem’. email [email protected] or visit www.facebook.com/thesyndicate2008 formore info.‘the marvel of peru’ @ brodie castle 7:30pm. jamesross & friends perform baroque music. tickets £10.visit www.nts.org.uk/events or call 0844 493 2156

30 saturdayrowan glen open garden 12pm - 3pm, culbockie.visit this amazing secret garden featuring boatingpond, zipslide, croquet lawn, miniature ride-onsteam railway & maze. tea, coffee, cakes & raffle.supporting the british red cross.great glen walking club coire mhic fhearchair. 8miles. meet 0800hrs highland council car park.contact 01463 236204 for further information.showstopperz at nairn community & arts centre. fortickets and more info call 01667 453476 or [email protected]

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5 thursdaythe alexander brothers 8pm at strathpeffer pavilion.visit www.strathpefferpavilion.org or call 01997 420124

6 fridaygeocaching for beginners 7pm - 9pm, meet at ar-dendrain forest entrance, near kiltarlity. high-techtreasure hunt for all the family. equipment provided.phone sheila on 01463 741382 for details.

7 saturday forres highland games 12:30pm, grant park, forres.massed pipe bands, track events, 10K road race,heavy events, solo piping, highland dancing, fieldevents and more. for information call 01309 673289.inverness ramblers scotsburn - lairgs of tain & coagcircular. 10 miles. meet 0900hrs in the highlandcouncil car park. call 01463 236204 for further info.cake walk from near invermoriston to allt na criche, 4

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7 saturday & 8 sundaysummer at eden - meet the makers art, craft andfood fair 10am - 5pm, bishops palace, eden court,inverness. free entrance. meet over 40 exclusivelyhighlands makers. call 01381 621962 or 01463250127. www.exclusivelyhighlands.co.uk

7 saturday - 21 saturdayart exhibition by anne pirie, in aid of headwayhighland at nairn community and arts centre ticketsor info call 01667 453476 or [email protected]

8 sundaygreat glen walking club meall nan ceapraichean &eididh nan clach geala. 13 miles. meet 0800hrshighland council car park. contact 01463 236204 forfurther information.

10 tuesday‘trifles’ with the pink castle philosophy club 7.30pm,riverside lounge, glen mhor hotel, inverness. open toall, friendly towards gay, lesbian, bisexual or trans-

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11 wednesdayhenry v @ logie steading 7:30pm, live theatreoutside at the steading. tickets full price £13.50,concessions £11, children (16yrs & under) £8. forbookings or further details call 01309 611378

12 thursdayironworks summer showcase #1 7pm. 14+. feat. theparma violets, purple divide, winne & adrian telfer.tickets or information call 0871 7894173 or visitwww.ironworksvenue.com

13 friday bl’azz presents a sunset jazz cruise on loch nesswith ‘jacobite jazz’ 7:30pm - 10:30pm from tom-nahurich bridge, inverness. 5-piece ensembleplaying 'classic' jazz from 1920's with an occasional'mainstream' moment. jazz greeting at the quaysidefrom 7.15pm. tickets £20. call jennifer on 01463233999 or on-line at www.booklockness.com

14 saturdaymusic nairn presents scottish ensemble and alasdairbeatson 7:30pm at nairn community and arts centre.piano quintets by schumann, alasdair spratt andschubert (trout). tickets £18, members £14, students£2. call 01667 453476

15 sundaybl’azz presents spanking jazz with ‘the elgin sextet’2:30pm - 5pm in the maclean room, eden court,inverness. tickets £8 from eden court box office orcall 01463 234234inverness ramblers glen feshie hill walk, 12 miles,and tarbat ness circular. 9 miles. for both meet0900hrs in the highland council car park. call 01463236204 for further information.

17 tuesdaythe twits @ logie steading 6:30pm, live theatreoutside at the steading. tickets full price £13.50,concessions £11, children (16yrs & under) £8. forbookings or further details call 01309 611378

17 tuesday & 28 saturdayart society of inverness 68th annual exhibitioneastgate centre, inverness. 200 paintings by localartists. something to suit every taste and purse!preview monday 16th 7-9pm by invitation only.contact: [email protected]

19 thursdayironworks summer showcase #2 7pm. 14+. feat. thefrues, city in surveillance & defcon one. tickets orinfo 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

20 fridayscottish chamber orchestra 8pm, strathpefferpavilion. call 01997 420124 or visit the websitewww.strathpefferpavilion.org

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21 saturdayinverness highland games 1pm - 6pm, northernmeeting park. early bird tickets on sale in the citycentre from 10am on games day as everybodygathers to watch the armed forces day parade whichwill start at 12:15pm.171st tomintoul highland games 12:30pm, traighfarm, arisaig. for info call allan macdonald on 01687450 604 or email [email protected] ramblers ruthven barracks and glentromiewoods. 7 miles. meet 0900hrs in the highlandcouncil car park. call 01463 236204 for further info.lifeboat day 10am - 3pm/4pm (weather dependant)at chanonry sailing club, fortrose. meet lifeboatcrews from invergordon & north kessock. boat tripsaround fortrose bay (weather permitting), book stall,rnli souvenir stall etc. proceeds to the rnli.

22 sundaygreat glen walking club erchless to cnoc elle mor vialochan fada/lochan balloch. 10 miles. meet 0900hrshighland council car park. contact 01463 236204 forfurther information.

23 mondaystephen quigg in concert at cannich village hall at8pm (doors open 7pm) 'scots songs sung by one ofscotland's finest singers.' refreshments/bar. tickets:£8 / £6. call jim on 01456 415366 or email events@ glenaffric.info. fund raiser for hall refurbish-ment.

25 wednesdaytannahill weavers 8pm, strathpeffer pavilion. tickets£12 / £11 / £6. call 01997 420124 or visit the websitewww.strathpefferpavilion.org crossroads - strawberry tea at nairn community andarts centre. for tickets and more info call 01667453476 or email [email protected]

26 thursdaybl’azz presents ‘blue and sentimental’ 8pm - 10pm,downstairs bar, castle tavern, view place, inverness. performing classic american blues & jazz songs. freeadmission but limited seating so come early.ironworks summer showcase #3 7pm. 14+. feat.whisky river band, last summer effect & emmamitchell. tickets or info 0871 7894173 or visitwww.ironworksvenue.com

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.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 saturdaygreat glen walking club meall na teanga & srona’choire ghairbh. 13 miles. meet 0800hrs highlandcouncil car park. contact 01463 236204 for furtherinformation.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. 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/2012

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

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Rolling EventAugust 1 - September 29th annual tea in the park 11am - 5pm, glenlivet hall.snacks & value-for-money meals available all day. waitressservice. range of craft stalls from within a 30 mile radius ofthe venue. the perfect stop on a drive through beautifulspeyside. 2 thursdaystrange bird zirkus at strathpeffer pavilion. visit www.strathpefferpavilion.org or call 01997 420124ironworks summer showcase #4 7pm. 14+. feat. swampradio, scum, toecutter & spoke too soon. for tickets or infor-mation call 0871 7894173 or visitwww.ironworksvenue.com.3 friday - 4 saturdaybelladrum tartan heart festival in a beautiful setting justoutside beauly. family-friendly & eco-conscious eventattracts true talent. for tickets and detailsvisit www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk5 sundaygreat glen walking club walk 1 carn na caim & a’bhuid-heanach (two drumochter/dalwhinnie munros). 12 miles.meet 0900hrs highland council car park. contact 01463236204 for further information.great glen walking club walk 2 knockfarrel from strathpeffer.8 miles. meet 1000hrs highland council car park. contact

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The Nairnshire Farming Society is holding its’ 214th Annual Show on Saturday the 28th of July at Kinnudie Farm Auldearn. Nairn Show will have something for everyone with an

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ment and an excellent display of livestock in the cattle,

sheep and horse sections. This years’ show is shaping up to

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war and more. for details [email protected] saturday - 19 sundaycawdor castle garden tours with head gardener 11am &2pm. included in normal gardens ticket. enquiries & ticketinfo call 01667 404401 or visit www.cawdorcastle.com19 sundaygreat glen walking club pattack falls. 11 miles. meet0830hrs highland council car park. contact 01463 236204for further 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 61137823 thursdayironworks summer showcase #7 7pm. 14+. feat. grahambrown, thousand stars & fifi & rodaidh. for tickets or infor-mation call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.comsummer concert tour: jls from 5pm, northern meeting park,inverness. visit www.ents24.com for details and tickets.24 fridaysummer in the city: status quo from 5pm, northern meetingpark, inverness. visit www.ents24.com for details andtickets.25 saturdaygreat glen walking club strath rannoch and carn lochnanamhaichean. 11 miles. meet 0900hrs highland council carpark. contact 01463 236204 for further information.jools holland and his rhythm & blues orchestra from 5pm,northern meeting park, inverness. for details and tickets visitwww.ents24.com 25 saturday - 26 sundayinverness gardening club annual flower show - for more in-formation call graeme on 01463 224445 or email [email protected] sundaygrantown-on-spey highland games at heithfield park,grantown-on-spey. events include 56lb weight for distancechampionship, highland dancing, solo piping, open tug owar, running, cycling, field and heavy events plus mass pipebands. for details call mrs e watt on 01479 873237.30 thursdayironworks summer showcase #8 7pm. 14+. feat. roadway,jake bolt & toby michaels rolling damned. for tickets or in-formation call 0871 7894173 or visitwww.ironworksvenue.com


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7oz/200g White Sugar

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Rich in history, crystal clear seas and brilliant blue skies means that Malta and her Islands have something to offer most travellers. The fact that there is so much history and so many historical sites on the Island, never fails to amaze its visitors. Small but perfectly formed, Malta is only 17 miles by 8 miles, but whether you want the rich history of the country, snorkel and dive or simply relax, Malta has it all.With summer temperatures reaching over 30 degrees and winter temperatures rarely dipping below 15 degrees, you can holiday all year round with some great long stay deals to be had in the cooler months.A highlight is the Blue Grotto which is one of the islands gems, a series of natural caves and only accessible by boat you will be taken into caves where translucent waters are truly blue, giving the grotto its name.Visit the Mosta Dome which can be seen towering over the capital city of Valletta. Built by the Knights of St John, Valletta is rich in history and architectural treasures. It also makes a great city break.Another must is Mdina (say as M-Dina). The silent city is medieval and was the former capital. A fortified relic, it is reminiscent of an era which has long since disappeared.20 Minutes by ferry is Malta’s sister island of Gozo. A typical Mediterranean island, it is a world apart from Malta. Greener and more fertile than Malta, the Gozitans live life at their own pace but now share their island with visitors to the selection of hotels from budget to luxury spa – or even a farmhouse for an authentic experience. If you can’t spare a week here try it as a two centre with Malta or it can be done in a day and use the hop on hop off bus travelling around the island or take your hire car over on the ferry !

Malta – Something for everyone

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Calypso Hotel 4* - 2wks H/B & 1wk B&B –Nov from £550Dec from ......................£557Jan13 from ..................£527

Calypso Hotel 4* - 1wk H/BNov from .....................£365Dec from .....................£545Jan13 from .................£335

MALTACanifor Hotel 4* - 4wksdep 7th Jan ’13 – 2wks HB & 2wks B&B from .......£395

Panorama Hotel 3* -7nts A/INov from .....................£355Dec from .....................£345

Fortina Hotel 4* -2wks H/B& 1wk B&B– Nov from £539Dec/Jan from...............£539Feb from.......................£555

Soreda Hotel 4* - 1wk H/BJuly from ......................£455Aug from.......................£419Sept from.....................£439

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Rich in history, crystal clear seas and brilliant blue skies means that Malta and her Islands have something to offer most travellers. The fact that there is so much history and so many historical sites on the Island, never fails to amaze its visitors. Small but perfectly formed, Malta is only 17 miles by 8 miles, but whether you want the rich history of the country, snorkel and dive or simply relax, Malta has it all.With summer temperatures reaching over 30 degrees and winter temperatures rarely dipping below 15 degrees, you can holiday all year round with some great long stay deals to be had in the cooler months.A highlight is the Blue Grotto which is one of the islands gems, a series of natural caves and only accessible by boat you will be taken into caves where translucent waters are truly blue, giving the grotto its name.Visit the Mosta Dome which can be seen towering over the capital city of Valletta. Built by the Knights of St John, Valletta is rich in history and architectural treasures. It also makes a great city break.Another must is Mdina (say as M-Dina). The silent city is medieval and was the former capital. A fortified relic, it is reminiscent of an era which has long since disappeared.20 Minutes by ferry is Malta’s sister island of Gozo. A typical Mediterranean island, it is a world apart from Malta. Greener and more fertile than Malta, the Gozitans live life at their own pace but now share their island with visitors to the selection of hotels from budget to luxury spa – or even a farmhouse for an authentic experience. If you can’t spare a week here try it as a two centre with Malta or it can be done in a day and use the hop on hop off bus travelling around the island or take your hire car over on the ferry !

Malta – Something for everyone

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Winners of the Talent Competition & Art Competition will be announced and presented with their prizes. (Closing Date for Entries - 10th July 2012) Talent Competition - Age categories - Up to 5 years, 6 - 9 years, 10 - 15 years & Adult category 16 years plus. For an Application Form contact: Jacqui Taylor by E mailing - [email protected]. The winner’s will get a place on the stage at the Elgin BID Music Mania event in August.Art Competition – Your Favorite View of Elgin City Centre Age categories - Up to 5 years, 6 - 9 years, 10 - 15 years. To submit your entry (painting or photography) submit your entry on an A4 sheet of paper with your name, contact phone number and age on the back, to Jacqui Taylor at Elgin BID, 13 Harrow Inn Close, Elgin, IV30 1BP. Prizes for the winners.

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