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Clubs, Societies &Regular Meetings

THE NATIONAL TRUST FORSCOTLAND BANFF & MORAYPromoting the NTS and fundrais-ing to support local properties,Brodie Castle and Leith Hall.Varied annual programme ofevents. Ring the secretary on01343 835258 or [email protected]

BANFFSHIRE FIELD CLUBMeets monthly at St RufusChurch Hall, Turner Street, Keithto explore the district, its botany,geology, natural history, archae-ology, etc. Contact Mrs K MHawkes 840718 or visit www.banffshirefieldclub.org.uk

BUCKIE AMATEUR SWIMMINGCLUBClasses spanning all levels andcoaching available. Ages 5-16.Contact David Eckersley 832078

BUILDING BLOCKS NURSERYSpaces available for childrenaged 2-5 years. Also providefunded pre-school places. Openall year, including school holi-days, 8am - 6pm. 37 St Peters

Terrace, Buckie.Tel: 07771360880

BUCKIE CHORAL UNIONMixed choir. Rehearsals are onThursdays 7:30-9:30pm in theBuckie North Church Hall,Buckie. For morel information(including map) visit www.buckiechoral.org.uk

DIABETES UK MORAYVOLUNTARY GROUP Support for people in Moray withdiabetes and their carers. Talksand events to raise awareness ofdiabetes and to raise funds tohelp provide support and fundresearch. Contact Dave Duff on01343 860671

EPILEPSY SUPPORT GROUP1st Wed each month. 6:30 - 8pmat Riverside Christian ChurchHall, Buckie. Provides sufferers &carers the opportunity tosocialise. Call Tara or Christine01309 675900 or 07871151198.

FAITH AND LIGHT GROUPBUCKIETo provide an evening of respitecare to the parents or carers ofclub members. 1st and 3rdTuesday evening at 7pm.Contact Anne Gerrard 831124

FRISKIS AND SVETTISOriginating in Sweden, aiming toget people healthy. Exercise tomusic, open to all. Tues 10amFochabers Institute; Wed 9.30am& Thurs 10am St Rufus Hall,Keith; Thurs 7pm St ThomasHall. Call Mandy on 882641 orvisit www.fsaberdeen.co.uk.

FOCHABERS HILL WALKING &RAMBLING CLUBMeets the last Sunday eachmonth for hill walking outings.£10 annual sub and £10-£20 busfare. Contact Wilma Forsyth formore details 01343 821101

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

ISLA VOLLEYBALL CLUBWednesdays, September - April.7.30pm - 9pm Intermediate &Seniors; 9pm -10pm Seniors.Keith Community Centre.Contact Mhorag Mitchell 888310

JOG SCOTLAND BUCKIETuesdays 6.45pm, SwimmingPool car park. Juniors, Monday4.30pm, BHS Games Hall.Suitable for beginners. [email protected] call 842847

KEITH SCOTTISH COUNTRYDANCE CLASSEvery Thursday 7.30pm-9.30pmin the Royal British Legion Hall,Keith

KEITH SPORTS ANDCOMMUNITY CENTREContact 01542 882222

KEITH TENNIS CLUBClub nights on Mondays &Wednesdays 7pm, April to Oct.Contact Keith Gray tel: 886242

ME MORAY SUPPORT GROUP2nd Tuesday each month 7pm,Moray Resource Centre, Maison-deu Road, Elgin. Meet with otherME sufferers for support and in-formation. Meetings are free withrefreshments provided.www.memoray.org.uk/forum

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

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 BUSINESS WOMENInformal club for women in theMoray area interested in busin-ess, networking & general social-ising. 1st Thurs every month. Tel:Michelle on 07887 730708 [email protected]

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS INMORAYA Website of information andsupport for people with MS, theirfriends, family and carers.www.MSMoray.netBy people with multiple sclerosisfor people with multiple sclerosis

OAP CLUBClub for the over 50’s, meets 2ndTuesday each month, 1.45pm to4pm, Longmore Hall, Keith

THURSDAY SUPPER CLUBFree Social Group for anyone21+ in the Moray area. Typicalsocial events are a walkinggroup, weekends away andattending music events/ theatre/cinema. We meet on the lastThursday of every the month inThe Muckle Cross in Elgin at7pm. New members always verywelcome.

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Developing Basketball in Moray.U12, U14, U16s in Buckie, Elgin

& Forres, Adults mixed(Tuesdays 7.30-10pm ElginAcademy) & Adult Women (6.30-8pm Monday’s Elgin

Academy). If interested in any ofthe above contact Graham

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Elgin Goes to the Movies

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Pastoral Letter .................................6

Church Details.................................6

Council News ..................................8

Useful Numbers ............................10

Local Holidays...............................10

School Term Dates ........................10

Tide Times .....................................11

Parliament Blog .............................11

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All Saints Episcopal Church, Buckie - Sundays:Parish Eucharist11am, contact Canon Jeremy Paisey tel: 832312Buckie Baptist Church meets Sundays 11am & 5.45pm. ContactRev. V MacDougall Email [email protected] - Children welcome,Contact Irene 840821Buckie Chruch of Christ Meets Sunday, Bible Study 9:30; morningWorship 11:00. Children Welcome tel: 01542834696Buckie North, C of S, Cluny Square Contact Mrs Elizabeth Reid c/otel: 831907Buckie Salvation Army Sunday Services 10.30am & 6pm, plusothers during week. Contact Caroline Buchanan tel: 823790Buckie South & West, C of S, High Street meets for Sundayworship at 11.30am, including Sunday School, Contact Rev’d AlanMacgregor 833775 or email [email protected], Riverside Christian Church, Sundays 10.30am, contact01542 833923 or visit www.riversidebuckie.orgBuckie, St Peters Church RC 832196Buckie Methodist Church Sundays 11am & 6pm. Sunday School,Bible Studies, Prayer Meetings, Study & House Groups, Alpha,Women’s Guild, Men’s Prayer BreakfastCullen & Deskford C of S, 1st Sunday of the month at the HallChurch at 11am (followed by soup & sweet), every other Sunday atthe Auld Kirk at 10.30am, and the 2nd & 4th Sundays at the JubileeHall, Deskford at 12noon. Contact Gordon McNeill tel: 840193 oremail: [email protected] Methodist Church, Seatown, Cullen, Buckie Sundaymorning worship at 11am led by a Minister or an authorised LocalPreacher; Enzie Parish Church, Portgordon, Buckie meets forSunday worship at 10 am, Sunday School. Contact Rev’d AlanMacgregor 833775 or email [email protected] Church of Scotland meets for Sunday Worship 9.45am.All welcome. Contact David Pirie tel: 834123Findochty Methodist Church welcomes you to fellowship Sundaysat 11am

Keith, Holy Trinity EpiscopalFamily Eucharist 11.30amKeith, C of S - North, Newmill, Boharm and Rothiemay : NorthChurch : Sunday 11am; Boharm Church : Sunday 9.30am (firstSunday of the month at Mulben village hall); Rothiemay Church :Sunday 9.30am, except the first Sunday in each month. Contact RevG Hutton Steel or email [email protected], C of S - St Rufus, Botriphnie and Grange : St Rufus Church: Sunday 10.15am; Botriphnie Church : Sunday 11.45am (alternateSundays); Grange Church : Sunday 11.45am (alternate Sundays),contact: Rev Ranald S.R. Gauld or email: [email protected], St. Thomas’ Church RCVigil-Mass 9.30am and 6.30pmConfessions Saturday 10am on request.Portessie Assembly Hall, Ogilvie Street welcomes you to our GospelMeeting Sunday 6:15pm and Prayer & Bible Study on Wednesday7:30 pmPortessie Methodist Church, Portessie, Buckie Sunday worship at11am and at 6pm (alternately here & at Buckie).Portgordon Methodist Church meets for Sunday worship at 11am,bible study meeting on alternate Mondays with the Church ofScotland congregation at 2pm, craft group meets on Wednesdays at2pmPortknockie Church of Christ Sunday 11am Breaking of Bread;Sunday 6pm Gospel Service; Friday 7pm Prayer Meeting and BibleStudy. Ladies Fellowship (September--March) every second Monday7pm. Prayer Breakfast 8am Wednesdays. Leader Mr Stewart Gray 836007Rathven Church of Scotland Sunday morning worship at 9.45am ledby a Minister or an authorised Local Preacher. Contact Moira 833956or Ann 831607

If you are a member of a church not listed here, please [email protected] and we may print this in future issues.

Is our ego-centric nature a kind oftrap that we need to break out of?The bible has many examples ofthose who are completelyfocussed on themselves, such asthe rich man in his blissfulisolation, or the seed that fails togrow, or the judgement in Matthewof those who couldn’t care lessabout the suffering of others.

There is indeed a myth abroadthese days that we can exist as in-dividuals without consequences toanyone else. I was interested tosee an article in the Times byRabbi Sachs explaining the con-nection between our presenteconomic woes and our lack ofregard for our neighbour.

The opposite is also true. We arehappiest when our conscience issatisfied, when we have managedto help alleviate the suffering ofothers in some small way, when weare at ease with our families andfriends. I believe that our love forone another points us in the rightdirection, both in a practical senseand a spiritual one. It is practicalbecause it engenders trust, and weneed trust if we are to survive theseturbulent times. It is spiritual in thesense that it points to some greaterdimension of our existence.

In a recent science documentary,Horizon, it was observed thatalmost all mystics of whateverreligion shared a common experi-

ence. Simply put, their sense ofthemselves disappeared com-pletely, melted away, and wasreplaced by a feeling of great joy,and connection with everythingand everyone around them. Is thisa glimpse of heaven?

It seems to me that there are agreat many arrows all pointing inthe same direction, but as long aswe are focussed completely onourselves we remain rooted to thespot, unable to begin the journey.

Fr. Max McKeown, St Thomas, Keith


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Keith Community Council:

meets first monday of each month

(excluding January/August) 7pm at Keith

Community Centre. Contact: Diane halley

(secretary) tel: 886640

Buckie Community Council

meets third tuesday each month

(excluding July) 7pm town house West.

Contact: Gordon Cowie (secretary) tel:

831956

Strathisla Community Council

meets first Wednesday of every month

(excluding January and August)

Keith Community Centre

Contact: (secretary) 01542 870727

OTHER COMMUNITY COUNCIL CONTACTS

POLICE MATTERSPolice Constable ian ralston attendedtonight`s meeting and gave an updateto councillors on local crime as follows:3 vandalisms, 10 thefts, includingscrap metal and toy bikes being left un-attended.

officers from Keith and the traffic de-partment are continuing to target roadtraffic offenders where three drink driveoffences and two incidents for carelessdriving were detected.

Anyone with information involving drugdealing, violence and anti socialbehaviour should get in touch with theirlocal policing team. Any information willhelp to support future operationmoravia activities.

there have been a number of bullyingissues outside Keith Grammar schoolpolice are working with school staff toreduce occurrences.

operation Avon - in novemberuniformed and plain clothed officerswere patrolling underage drinkinghotspots.

there were reports of fireworks beinglet off late at night and Cl wondered ifthere was a time for stopping themgoing off. Contact your local police ifthere are problems occurring withfireworks.

reports from the Den that bonfireswere being made and set alight withbins and kitchen units. Council clearedup the mess but there was anotherbonfire made. Police try to control theunofficial bonfires.

smoking near to Keith Grammar isschool again becoming a problem.

Presentationthere was a presentation tonight fromDavid roger, accompanied by nickCarrol, about the wind farm companyvattenfall. vattenfall is the swedishenergy company which built the isle ofskye wind farm. they are hoping to getthe go ahead for a wind farm atAultmore next year. Planning permis-sion will be lodged in the new year tomoray council there may be an oppor-tunity for a visit to the skye wind farmin the future.there will be opportunities for thepublic to see what they are proposingin due course. the community willbenefit from £60,000 annually whenthe windmills are constructed.Jm thanked David and nick for an in-teresting talk on the wind farms.

MATTERS ARISINGthe metal bridge at tarnash has beenrepaired by moray Council. light at theroyal hotel has been fixed after threeyears of not working. still need morelighting at the Crossing at fife Keith.trees been taken down in mar Courtand station road. the hand rail at thesteppies near the hospital has beenremoved and the part of the barrier onunion street has gone as well.

CORRESPONDENCEsC is to put a letter to beAr about thelighting on union bridge. he will alsobe meeting with transport scotland.leaves blocking pavement at ClarksPharmacy is moray Council’s problemnot beAr.

letter about boundary commissionswhich involves the parliament bound-aries being changed, not the councilones. Angus robertson’s constituencywill change.

funding available from national lotteryup to £2000 available for smallprojects. Christmas lights and play parkin viewfieldl:

JCC meeting on thursday if anyonecan attend.

invitation to the loft, looking for newmembers to go on board.

invite to the official opening of KeithPrimary school in January.

COMMUNITY COUNCILLORSUPDATESiC - environment – A tree in the squareis still unsteady. ian has phonedmoray Council and was told it would belooked into

Cl - roads and rights of Way – handrails are dangerous at the steppies. Atthe Auld brig, benches have beenhauled up out of the ground. rattlingdrains, once reported, are meant to berepaired within 48 hours. there is oneat Church road which has sunk. Waterleaking near shell garage and onbroomhill road. Dangerous parking onboth sides of bridge street. Was theregoing to be yellow lines painted there?

Jane Martin JM Ian Cattanach IC Carol Cowie CC Marguerite Cruickshank MC Nancy Cruickshank NC Charlie Lawson CL Diane Halley DHMargaret Robson MR Stewart Cree SC

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SCHOOLSBotriphnie Primary School ............................01542 810207Cluny Primary School....................................01542 831417Crossroads Primary School ..........................01542 870221Cullen Primary School ..................................01542 840279Findochty Primary School ............................01542 832287Keith Primary School ....................................01542 882802Millbank Primary School ................................01542 831113Milne’s Primary School ..................................01343 820977Mosstodloch Primary School ........................01343 820476Newmill Primary School ................................01542 882788Portessie Primary School ..............................01542 832288Portgordon Primary School ..........................01542 831198Portknockie Primary School ..........................01542 840244Rothiemay Primary School .......................... 01466 711220St Peters RC Primary School ........................01542 831339St Thomas RC Primary School ......................01542 882256Buckie High School ......................................01542 832605Keith Grammar School ..................................01542 882461Milne’s High School ......................................01343 820611DOCTORSArdach Health Centre ....................................01542 831555Seafield Medical Centre ................................01542 835577Seafield & Cullen Medical Group...................01542 835577Keith Medical Centre......................................01542 882244Dr Grays Hospital, Elgin................................0845 456 6000

DENTISTSThe Keith Dental Practice ............................(01542) 886251Buckie Dental Practice ................................(01542) 831163PHARMACIESBairds Pharmacy, Keith..................................01542 882512Clarks Pharmacy, Fife-Keith ..........................01542 882533Cullen Pharmacy............................................01542 840220Listermac Pharmacy, Union St ......................01542 840268Listermac Pharmacy, W. Church St ..............01542 833321W.S. Taylor, Buckie ........................................01542 831116Normac Pharmacy, Buckie ............................01542 831147

Buckie Leisure Centre....................................01542 832841Police Station ................................................0845 600 5700Keith Community Centre................................01542 882222Keith Swimming Pool ....................................01542 882222Keith Resource Centre ..................................01542 886174Keith Library ..................................................01542 882223Keith Sports & Com. Ctr ................................01542 882222Moray Council Access Point, Keith................01542 885500Registrar ........................................................01542 885525Keith Tourist Info. Ctr......................................01542 888423Keith Community Bus ....................................01542 882222Babs Dial A Bus ............................................01542 835800National Rail Enquiries ..................................08457 484950

Buckie Holiday § Mon. 2nd April 2012Keith Holiday Mon. 2nd April 2012Good Friday Fri. 6th April 2012May Day Bank Holiday Mon. 7th May 2012Spring Bank Holiday Mon. 4th June 2012Keith Holiday Mon. 4th June 2012Queens Diamond Jubilee Tues. 5th June 2012Buckie Holiday § Mon. 11th June 2012Buckie Holiday § Mon. 30th July 2012Summer Bank Holiday Mon. 6th Aug. 2012Keith Holiday Mon. 13th Aug. 2012

Buckie Holiday § Mon. 10th Sept. 2012Keith Holiday Mon. 15th Oct. 2012Buckie Holiday § Mon. 15th Oct. 2012St Andrews Day Fri. 30th Nov. 2012Christmas Day Tues. 25th Dec. 2012Boxing Day Wed. 26th Dec. 2012New Years Day Tues. 1st Jan 2013* substitute, as this holiday falls on a weekend or otherbank holiday § includes Cullen, Findochty & Portknockie‡ includes Garmouth, Kingston, Mosstodloch, Spey Bay & Urquhart

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Mid-term Holiday Friday 10th February 2012Mid-term Holiday Monday 13th February 2012Spring Term Ends Friday 30th March 2012Good Friday Holiday Friday 6th April 2012Summer Term Starts Monday 16th April 2012Milne’s High & Feeders Friday 4th May 2012May Day Holiday Monday 7th May 2012In-service Closure Thursday 17th May 2012In-service Closure Friday 18th May 2012Keith Grammar & Feeders Monday 4th June 2012

Summer Term Ends Thursday 28th June 2012Buckie High & Feeders Monday 11th June 2012for 2012/2013 (all dates inclusive)Autumn Term Starts Tuesday 21st August 2012Autumn Term Ends Friday 12th October 2012Winter Term Starts Monday 29th October 2012In-service Closure Monday 19th November 2012In-service Closure Tuesday 20th November 2012Winter Term Ends Fri. 21st December 2012Spring Term Starts Monday 7th January 2013

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Big changes have been happening in theLochhead household! After the hectic run upto Christmas I could perhaps be forgiven forwanting February to be just a little quieterbut a house move certainly puts paid to anyideas like that. Fortunately the move isn’t toofar - pretty much a couple of miles but the

bottom line is boxes - and lots of them!

The last move was five years ago and I really didn’t think itwas possible to accumlate so much stuff in that space of timebut having disposed of some old furniture, clothes, toys andvarious other items to friends, charity shops and recycling, themove is done and we can relax....apart from decorating, tryingdifferent room layouts....ah well, best get on with it!

As a bit of a gadget guy I regularly read newspa-pers and articles online and have been exploringthe possibilities of wireless networking andbluetooth both at work and at home. A recent rev-elation has been a set of battery poweredspeakers that can produce fantastic sound and a

bluetooth headset that broadcasts to them making it incrediblysimple to speak to a reasonably large number of people andbe heard easily at the back of the room with kit that fits in yourpocket!

While technology is advancing in leaps and bounds it is,however, a bit of a relief to settle down with a good book ormagazine and leave the gadgets and technology behind. I amalways conscious that our local magazines and newspapersare under increasing pressure from online news and it isimportant that our Moray print media continues to receive publicsupport for the vital information role it plays.

Richard Lochhead MSP Angus Robertson MP

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Elgin Goes to the Movies is the second showcase event featuring a number of City Centre retailers from the Fashion, Hair, Music and Beauty sectors.

Following the success of the first event - Back to Future – Elgin in Style which was a sell-out, Elgin Goes to the Movies will be held on Friday 2nd March at Elgin Town Hall. The event will be themed around an Oscar ceremony with each retailer having their own showcase with each showcase related to a chosen movie told through drama, dance and music. There will be a focus on using local people, young people and performers for all aspects of the event further emphasising the vast talent to be found in Elgin.

The City Centre retailers from the fashion, hair and beauty sectors signed up so far includes many well known names such as: Bijou, M and Co, McCalls, Xanadu, ESP, Tesco, Dorothy Perkins, Ultimate Hair and Beauty, DE Shoes Dorothy Jack, LCTG, Moray College, Marks and Spencer, Eterno Bridal, Chuck McCall, Edinburgh Woollen Mill.

Fashions on show will include children’s, young teenagers, casual men’s, ladies casual and classical, formal and bridal, as well as a hairdressing showcase so there is something for everyone.

Included as part of the evening will be an exhibition/ fayre where local retailers will be promoting and selling their products. This will take place following the show. There will be refreshments throughout the evening with a finger buffet.

Tickets will be on sale from Monday 6th February priced at £10.00 each (£5.00 for concessions) from Elgin Library and Moray College.People can choose from a selection of movie themed tables for the evening and are invited to dress up in style for the occasion.

There will also be a charity raffle for local Elgin Charities.

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Elgin Goesto the MoviesElgin Goesto the MoviesFriday 2nd Mar gin To , 7.30pmElgin BID with the Out of Darkness Theatre Company brings you…’Elgin Goes to the Movies’ featuring City Centre Retailers from fashion, hair, beauty, music … plus much more ... showcasing all Elgin City Centre has to offer.Exhibition, Free Refreshments and Buffet plus Charity Raffle.For info go to: or call Jacqui Taylor on: 01343 550 652

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3 fridayfeeder @ ironworks 7pm. over 14s. tickets or infotel: 0871 789 4173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.comandy white @ the loft 8pm - 11pm. the loft, eastgrange farm, kinloss. call 01343 850111 for moreinfo.

4 saturdaylhanbryde community challenge quiz night 7pm for7:30pm, lhanbryde community centre. £2 perperson with teams of four. BYOB and nibbles.rachel sermanni @ ironworks 7:30pm, under 16s tobe accompanied by an adult. for tickets or info tel:0871 789 4173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

5 sundayjosie long @ ironworks 7pm. seated. 16+. tickets orinfo tel: 0871 789 4173 or www.ironworksvenue.com

13 mondaydiabetes uk moray voluntary group AGM 7pm, elginyouth cafe, francis place, elgin. includes under-standing diabetes presentation. all welcome. calldave duff (chairman) 01343 860671 for more info.

16 thursdaycatriona mckay (gaelic harp) and chris stout(shetland fiddle) 7:30pm. ogstoun theatre, gordon-stoun school, nr elgin. £12/£6. visitwww.thegcs.org.uk for details. tickets fromwww.thebooth.co.uk

steve hall @ ironworks 7pm. 16+. seated. tickets orinfo tel: 0871 789 4173 or www.ironworksvenue.com

17 fridayattack! attack! @ ironworks 7pm. 14+. tickets or infotel: 0871 789 4173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

18 saturdaybothy ballads champion of champions 7pm (doorsopen 6:15pm), elgin town hall. compere, robbieshepherd, of BBC scotland's "take the floor", judge,robert lovie. tickets at elgin library. tel 01343 562600.www.elginrotary.co.uk

20 mondaythe south @ ironworks 7:30pm. for tickets or info tel:0871 789 4173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

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11 sundaynazareth @ ironworks 7:30pm. for tickets or info tel: 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com16 fridaythe johnny cash roadshow @ ironworks 7:30pm. seated fortickets or info tel: 0871 789 4173 or visitwww.ironworksvenue.com17 saturdaythe dangleberries @ ironworks 7:30pm. tickets or info tel: 0871789 4173 or www.ironworksvenue.com18 sundaypush @ universal hall 7:30pm. findhorn foundation, the park,findhorn. tickets £10/ £8 concs/ £6 U16s available at thephoenix stores 01309 690110 or www.thebooth.co.uk.20 tuesday - 23 friday‘the science of the olympics’ primary school festival for P7 atmoray college. focuses on the human body with interactiveworkshops and activities. call 01343 576319 or [email protected] wednesdaythe peatbog faeries @ universal hall 7:30pm. findhorn founda-tion, the park, findhorn. tickets £15/ £13 concessions availableat the phoenix stores 01309 690110 or www.thebooth.co.uk.23 fridayblack stone cherry @ ironworks 7:30pm. 14+. for tickets or in-formation tel: 0871 789 4173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com24 saturdaysteve hughes @ ironworks 7:30pm. for tickets or info tel: 0871789 4173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com‘the science of the olympics’ family day 10am - 5pm at moraycollege, elgin. focuses on the human body with interactiveworkshops & activities. family ticket £20 for 7 hrs (2 adults + 3kids or 1 adult + 4 kids) or individual tickets £6. call 01343576319 or email [email protected] 25 sundaysalsa celtica @ ironworks 7:30pm. for tickets or info tel: 0871789 4173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com28 wednesdayrichard durrant @ universal hall 7:30pm. findhorn foundation,the park, findhorn. tickets £10/ £8 conc / £6 u16 available at thephoenix stores 01309 690110 or www.thebooth.co.uk.30 fridayphil cool @ ironworks 7pm. 16+. seated.tickets or info tel: 0871789 4173 or www.ironworksvenue.comthe moray society lecture/concert ‘simply music’ by glennmunro and partner doors 7pm. elgin museum31 saturdaycloud man @ universal hall 4pm. findhorn foundation, the park,findhorn. tickets £6/ £5 conc / £4 u16 available at the phoenixstores 01309 690110 or www.thebooth.co.uk.

1 thursdaydog is dead @ ironworks 7:30pm. 14+. tickets or info tel: 0871789 4173 or www.ironworksvenue.com2 fridaybreabach @ universal hall 8pm. findhorn foundation, the park,findhorn. tickets £12 /£10 concessions at the phoenix stores01309 690110 and on-line at www.thebooth.co.uk.mosstodloch community challenge quiz night 7pm for 7:30pmat speymouth hall, mosstodloch. £2 per person with teams offour. BYOB and nibbles.

3 saturdaycoca tenorio @ ironworks 7pm. for tickets or info tel: 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.comdave clarke @ ironworks 10:30pm. 18+. tickets or info tel: 0871789 4173 or www.ironworksvenue.com

4 sundaypeacock & gamble @ ironworks 7:30pm.16+. seated. for ticketsor info tel: 0871 789 4173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

6 tuesdaythe attic @ universal hall 11am & 2pm. findhorn foundation, thepark, findhorn. parent & child combined £6/£5 concessions.tickets at the phoenix stores 01309 690110 orwww.thebooth.co.uk.

8 thursdaycamerata ritmata 7:30pm. south room, gordonstoun house, gor-donstoun school, nr elgin. £12/£6. visit www.thegcs.org.uk formore details. tickets available from www.thebooth.co.uk

MARCH 2012 in brief

22 wednesdayrizzle kicks @ ironworks 7pm. tickets or info tel:0871 789 4173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

23 thursdayband of skulls & broken hands @ ironworks7:30pm. 14+. for tickets or info tel: 0871 789 4173or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

24 fridaymoray society lecture series continues 7:30pm,elgin museum hall. "robert reid: abbot of kinloss andbishop of orkney" by howie firth. call 01343 543675for more detail.music nairn presents ‘anemos wind quintet’ 8pm,nairn community and arts centre. playing debussy,zemlinsky, mozart and more. tickets £18 / members£14 / students £2. tel: 01667 455701

25 saturdayfeis traditional music workshops and family ceilidhfor details tel 01667 453476, [email protected] orvisit www.nairncommunitycentre.co.uk

26 sundaylofty arts @ the loft 10am - 12 noon. come alongand make mothers day cards & paperflowers/dinosaurs & monsters. free face painting. allchildren welcome. £4 per child or three for £10 tobe accompanied by an adult. the loft @ east grangefarm, kinloss. tel: 01343 850111 to book or for moreinformation.

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Universal Hall, FindhornShowing films through the yearVisit www.findhorn.org/uhall orcall 01309 691170 for details.

Moray Playhouse, ElginNew Screenings begin on Fridays

Call 01343 542680 or visitwww.morayplayhouse.co.uk

Portessie Public HallRegular films including

Saturday matinees.For further details email:

[email protected]

Highland Spiritual CinemaMonthly screenings of upliftingand inspiring films that inform,

enlighten and entertain.For further details please visit

www.highlandspiritualcinema.net ortelephone 01463 237452

Eden Court Theatre, InvernessThroughout February

War Horse (12a)

The Descendants (15)

Visit www.eden-court.co.uk or

call 01463 234234 for details

Vue Cinema, Inverness

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Carnage (tbc)

II Trittico: From The Royal Opera

House (tbc)

Man on a Ledge (12a)

Safe House (tbc)

Star Wars Episode 1 3D (tbc)

The Muppets (U)

The Woman in Black (tbc)

Travelling Light: NT Live (tbc)

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (tbc)

KidsAM Every Saturday & Sunday at

10.15am Tickets £1.25 / VIP Tickets £2.75

Senior Screenings

Every Tuesday afternoon

Tickets £3.05 / VIP Tickets £4.55Includes tea/coffee & biscuits

Visit www.myvue.com for details

Cinema NairnVisit cinemanairn.blogspot.com or

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The conversation stopped when a Chris-tian, who had been a silent listener to the discussion said, ‘‘Suppose it is true after all?’’

The words seemed to fall on the other two with crushing force. The power of God seemed to be behind those words. Solemn silence reigned for many minutes. God had spoken.

Suppose it is true after all that God must punish sin? How would you stand before him? What could you say to him? How would you measure up before the Judge? ‘’Because he hath appointed a day, in which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained: whereof He hath given assurance unto all men, in that He hath raised Him from the dead’’ (Acts 17:31)

Suppose it is true after all that hell is a reality? A sceptic sneeringly asked. ‘Where is hell?’ The ready and true answer came: ‘At the end of a Christ-rejecting life’ What lies at the end of the life that you are now leading? The scriptures say, ‘It is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgement’ (Hebrews 9:27).

Suppose it is true after all that the Lord Jesus is the only Saviour and His death the only means by which you can be �tted for God’s presence? What if you neglect him? “How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation?” (Hebrews 2:3).

Suppose it is true after all that the much -despised ‘blood of Jesus’ is the only thing that can cleanse you from your sins? Has it cleansed you before God, or are you still in your sins going on rapidly to the eternity of the lost? “The blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin” (1 John 1:7)

Suppose it is true after all, as Scripture states, that salvation is not of works? “By grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9). What then is all the church-going, Sunday school teaching, sick-visiting and the like worth if you rely on any of these as good works to save or to help to save you? Worse than useless. A fatal mistake, if persisted in. In God’s sight “all our righteous-nesses are as �lthy rags” (Isaiah 64:6)

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4 Large Egg Whites225g Caster Sugar25g Cocoa Powder1 teaspoon Vanilla Essence or Paste1 dessertspoon Cornflour1 teaspoon of Vinegar280ml Double Cream250g Fresh Raspberries1 generous slug of Drambuie (or liqueur of your choice)

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1. Place the egg whites in a clean dry bowl and whisk with an electric whisk until stiff peaks form. Gradually beat in the caster sugar one spoon at a time until all is mixed into the egg white mix.

2. Sift the cocoa powder in to the egg mixture and stir gently until all mixed together. Sift in the cornflour and mix. Add the vanilla paste / essence and the vinegar. Beat again with the electric whisk, to make sure all is mixed together thoroughly.

3. Line a baking tray with baking parchment and mark out 6 – 8 circles. Place the mixture in to a piping bag with a star shaped nozzle and pipe into a nest shape using the circles as a guide.

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Do you look after a relative or friend who has an illness, disability or misuses substances?

Know you need some help, but don’t know what

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Quarriers Carer Support Service (Moray) provides a range of support to unpaid Carers of all ages.

to get a break away from your caring role, meet others in a similar situation and to learn new things.

The groups meet in Buckie, Elgin, Forres and Aberlour. These groups are open to all Carers.

In addition, we run a group exclusively for male Carers and a separate group exclusively for Carers of people who misuse substances.

All groups are very informal. The topics covered have been

information on conditions and services available locally to Carers and light hearted topics of interest, which allow you

A member of our team facilitates each session and is available to discuss your concerns or answer your queries on a one to one basis.

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time for me but I really enjoy the activities and meeting

“I have made some really good friends through Care and Share. We regularly meet up and call each other when we are having a bad day.”

If you deciding to give them a try, please just give us a call on 01343-556031.

Quarriers provide other services to Carers locally. These include:

Support for young peopleWe provide one on one support for young people aged 18 years and under to help minimise the impact of their caring role and ensure they can enjoy the same opportunities as other young people their own age.

Support for adult CarersOur role is to listen to your concerns and with you, work out what support would help you to continue in your caring role whilst also having a life of your own.

Advice and information We endeavour to answer any queries you have e.g. on your rights, local services, money matters etc.

TrainingWe provide a wide range of training opportunities to

Our talk but for their own reasons, may wish to remain anonymous Tel: 01343-555031 or text 07792362184.

It is estimated that 1 in 8 people in Moray is an unpaid Carer, looking after someone who is ill, disabled, or misuses substances.

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TRAINING - ELGIN Exclusively for carers of people who misuse alcohol or drugs 1st March Setting boundaries 2nd March 15th March Managing challenging behaviour and conflict 16th March 19th March Understanding the carer’s role in the recovery process 20th March for more information or to book a place contact Liz or Gill on 01343 556031 Save a Life First Aid 24th April 10am - 12noon Learn basic first aid techniques like CPR and the recovery position to help

save life in an emergency 27th Sept 1 - 3pm to book a place on the 2 first aid courses above contact Nuala on 01343 556031

CARE and SHARE 2012

An informal get together where you can relax, enjoy the company of other carers over a brew, share experiences, have some fun and pick up some useful information. Just drop in to the sessions that interest you. We look forward to seeing you. VENUE AND TIMES ACTIVITY BUCKIE Seafield Medical Centre 1 - 3pm

27th Feb Unleash your creative side with some fun Card Making 26th March Information from the Citizens Advice Bureau on Benefits available to carers 30th April Information by the Alzheimers Dementia Adviser on services available locally 28th May A basic look at the principles of First Aid to help deal with an emergency ABERLOUR Health Centre, Queens Road 11am - 1pm

28th Feb Get the blood pumping with some easy and enjoyable Exercising for Fun 27th March Information from the Citizens Advice Bureau on Benefits available to carers 24th April Information by the Alzheimers Dementia Adviser on services available locally 29th May Learn how to trace your Family History FORRES Community Centre 1 - 3pm

6th Feb Information by the Alzheimers Dementia Adviser on services available locally 5th March Learn how easy it is to make a beautiful Floral Arrangement for your home 2nd April Discover some simple techniques for Coping with Stress 7th May Visit an Eco-house and find out how we and the environment benefit ELGIN Community Centre 1 - 3pm

23rd Feb Information from the Citizens Advice Bureau on Benefits available to carers 29th March Unleash your creative side with some fun Card Making 26th April Get the blood pumping with some easy and enjoyable Exercising for Fun 31st May Try your hand at simple Jewellery Making - a lovely present to give anyone MALE CARERS SOCIAL GROUP Elgin Community Centre 1- 3pm

19th Jan A talk on the Search and Rescue service - open to all carers 16th Feb Information from the Welfare Benefits Team on Benefits available to carers 15th March Uncover the traditions of whisky making from a local Distillery 12th April A chance to try your hand at Ceramic Making under the guidance of experts 10th May Experience the Buckie Lifeboat first hand from 7pm onward

Only 12 places available so contact Sheona on 01343 556031 to book yours CARERS OF PEOPLE WHO MISUSE SUBSTANCES Elgin Community Centre 1- 3pm

24th Feb Find out how Al-anon can help you cope with another’s drinking problem 30th March Get the blood pumping with some easy Exercising for Fun 27th April Find out about Grampian Fire Service and how to stay safe in your home 25th May Learn how easy it is to make a beautiful floral arrangement for your home for more information on any of the above contact Quarriers on 01343 556031

CARE and SHARE 2012An informal get together where you can relax, enjoy the company of other carers over a brew, shareexperiences, have some fun and pick up some useful information. Just drop in to the seasons that

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The former Yugoslavia used to be one of the most popular holiday destinations and Croatia is working hard to promote the country again. Croatia is a Central European and Mediterranean country, bordering Slovenia in the west, Hungary in the north, Serbia in the east and Bosnia and Herzegovina in the south. Croatia has a strange shape (similar to a croissant) - similar to no other country in the world - which comes as a result of five centuries of expansion by the Ottoman (Turkish) empire towards Central Europe (although Croatia was never conquered by the Turks). The 'land of 1,000 islands' with its warm crystal clear seas and luscious Mediterranean vegetation, thick macchi or pine underbush where the sweet fragrance of herbs such as rosemary, myrtle, thyme, sage and lavender mix with the salty sea air. In 1991 Croatia became an independent democracy, its national treasures include Roman relics, medieval walled cities, Byzantine basilicas, 13th century ramparts and 16th century palaces. Cobbled streets in its character-filled towns have chimed to the footsteps of countless generations and bell towers in Baroque churches have rung the changes of a checkered past. See the fabulous mosaics in the Basilica of Euphrasius in Porec, the Dubrovnik ramparts and the Roman ruins at Solin.Dubrovnik has been called the most perfectly preserved medieval city in the world, which has for centuries rivalled Venice as a major trading port. The huge walls, built between the 11th and 17th centuries are still intact. The churches, monasteries, palaces, wide marble-paved squares, steep cobble-stepped streets and houses have remained unchanged for centuries. But Dubrovnik is no museum. It is alive with the comings and goings of people whose homes line the narrow streets and sunlit squares enclosed by massive walls. Take a walk along the stone ramparts of the city for the best views, before venturing inside to experience many treasures. Visit beautiful churches, palaces, interesting museums, markets and bazaars. Crystal clear sea for swimming, snorkelling and diving (there are several recognised dive schools) and lots of island hopping ferries to take you to many of the offshore islets and outcrops. Sailing is a super way to enjoy the coastal seas, and boats and berths can be hired in many little ports. Water skiing and windsurfing are also popular in high season. Little fishing ports are scattered along the coastline – ensuring a fresh supply of seafood for delicious local dishes. Find your own island for a day. Fix a price in advance with a small water taxi, take a picnic and let the 'captain' decide – go in the morning and agree a time to collect you later in the day. Away from the coast, glorious rural scenery lines your route to timeless tiny villages.There are said to be 400 species of fish thriving in local waters. Local dishes include brodeta, mixed fish stew with rice. The Italian influence on Croatia extends to its inexpensive specialities with pizza and pasta dishes in many eateries. Meat specialities include prsut – a parma ham equivalent, served as a starter with local cheese in oil, cevapcici – little rissoles of beef, onion, and herbs and rznjici – pork kebabs. Local wines include some from organic vineyards.From May to October average daily temperatures are above 20oC and average rainfall low, but even in the winter months they don't go below 12oC, which is pleasantly warm, and you can fly direct from Scotland.

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