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In this Issue...Clubs & Societies 3Managing the Spey’s Fish Stocks 4Pastoral Letter & Churches 6What’s On 8 & 9Chef’s Confidential 10School Term Dates 12Council News 13Useful Contacts 14Local Holidays & Tides 14Advertiser Index 15

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RELATE HIGHLANDOffering the services of acounsellor in Nairn onWednesday afternoons.Contact 01463 712888(Monday-Thursday 10-1, orleave a message and youwill be called back)

SEAFORTH CLUBA private members club,welcoming guests andvisitors to a warm, comfort-able and friendly environ-ment. Entertainment atweekends, including bingo& dancing to live music.Contact 452509

VOLUNTEERINGHIGHLANDVolunteer Centre in Nairn -Welcomes anyone whowould like to volunteer inthe local area. ContactCindy 453055 or [email protected]

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CAWDOR SWRIMeets on the lastWednesday of each monthfrom September until April,at 7:30pm in theCommunity Room at thenew Cawdor CommunityCentre, but not Decemberwhen we go out for ourChristmas Meal. For moreinformation contact Brendaon 493361 or [email protected]

GEDDES W.R.I.Contact Mrs. EvelynCumming 404237

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LEAGUE OF FRIENDS OFNAIRN HOSPITALOur charity raises funds toprovide extra comforts forthe staff and patients atNairn Town County Hospitaland also provide muchneeded equipment for thehospital. Contact 452243

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NAIRN COMMUNITYCENTREContact Sam Morrison453476

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NAIRN DISABLEDSPORTS CLUBWe cater for bowlers andathletes who have a disabil-ity. Contact 07766 952477

NAIRN DRAMA CLUBContact 455899 or [email protected]

NAIRN LADIES CURLINGCLUBA friendly ladies curling cluboffering good fun socialcurling. New members verywelcome. Contact 404256

NAIRN ANGLINGASSOCIATIONContact 459250 or email

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page 4 - February 2010 SpotLight - Nairn and District

Managing theSpey’s Fish Stocks

Looking after the River Spey is no mean feat; itʼs 107miles long, with 560 miles of main tributaries, 20 miles ofcoastline (extending 3 nautical miles out to sea) and a totalcatchment of 1,880 square miles. It has the highest levelsof environmental protection in Europe for Atlantic Salmon,Otter, Sea Lamprey and Freshwater Pearl Mussel and isalso a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

The Spey Fishery Board was originally established bylegislation in the 1860ʼs intended to help the local lairdskeep the river profitable by protecting it from poachers andmaintaining fishing beats. Today it is considered to be oneof the ʻBig Fourʼ of the 42 Salmon Fishery Boards aroundScotland. Strengthened by Salmon Fisheries Acts in 1986and 2003, the board is a Statutory Body empowered to dowhat is necessary in support of its core responsibilities:the ̒ Protection, Enhancement and Conservationʼ of stocksof Atlantic Salmon and Sea Trout and their fisheries.

In the 1970ʼs the Spey Fishery Board established andbegan funding The Spey Research Trust in order toadvance the study of and research into salmon. Nowtransformed into the Spey Foundation its responsibilitiesnow encompass other fish species and all aquatic wildlifeand it advises the Board on the management of the rivercatchment. With additional finance from individualprojects, it also plays a role in advising on the environ-mental impact of wind farms, which can affect their sur-rounding environment both during construction and oncerunning. The Spey Foundationʼs work also extends toadvising the many whisky distilleries using the River Speyto ensure best practices are used so that the dischargesof the water used to cool the stills donʼt harm the fish pop-ulations.

As a Registered Charity, the Foundation has an edu-cational remit and provides ̒ Salmon in the Classroomʼ pro-grammes to numerous schools throughout Speyside.These have involved children rearing Salmon fry in theclassroom from eggs produced at our hatchery, learning

about the Salmonʼs life cycle and subsequently releasingthe fed fry back in to the Rivers from which their Salmonparents came. (For more information on this programplease contact [email protected])

Although they are two separate entities, the SpeyFishery Board and the Spey Foundation work closelytogether and share the same Chairman and Director. Theyhave three principle areas of work:

• Water Bailiffs, who both police the River Spey,its tributaries and the coast to protect them from illegalpoaching and undertake important habitat managementwork.

• A hatchery operation, which is currently rearing1.5 million Salmon fry.

• A team of scientists, who undertake researchthroughout the Spey catchment, as well as work under-taken on behalf of the Rivers Findhorn, Nairn and Lossie.

Together, the Spey Fishery Board and Spey Founda-tion undertake invaluable work to monitor, protect andimprove the habitats for fish throughout these areas andconserve the iconic Salmon for the future. With the salmonfacing ever-increasing challenges out at sea, from risingsea temperatures and commercial fishing, it is moreimportant than ever to implement a strategy for our riversto preserve this irreplaceable resource.

Angling on the Spey provides over £12 million perannum for the local economy and supports 367 full-timeequivalent jobs, all of which means The River Spey is anasset that needs to be looked after if our future genera-tions are also to enjoy it. Together, the Spey Fishery Boardand the Spey Foundation aim to do just that.

Roger Knight, DirectorSpey Fishery Board & Spey Foundation

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Lent in the Christian calendar is theseason before Easter (www.churchyear.net/easter.html). The starting datethis year is 17th February and is theforty days, excluding Sundays, leadingup to the Saturday before EasterSunday, (slightly different if one followsthe Roman Catholic tradition). Quiteoften Christians will ‘give something upfor Lent’, perhaps go on a diet, orengage in ‘fasting’.

Originally related to meat, eggs andother ‘indulgencies’, which these foodswere at one time, fasting is the disci-pline of giving up something for a fixedperiod*. The roots of Lenten practice goback to the time of the early Christianfaith and are linked by various sourcesto a particular interpretation of teachingand activities as told in the bible. Somechurch denominations such as my own‘Baptist’ one tend not to overemphasise Lent, since we see it muchassociated with ‘church tradition’ ratherthan biblical practice. However, therecan be little doubt that the tradition oflent grew from the 40 days in the wilder-ness Jesus spent soon after his baptism

by John the Baptist. There, according tothe gospels of Matthew (4:1-11), andLuke (4:1-13), Jesus whilst beingtempted by the devil ate nothing for 40days and nights. Jesus could havedemonstrated his supernatural poweras proof of his divinity, but instead,quoted scripture. In so doing, Jesusgave us a framework from which we canbecome spiritually stronger, and thechurch developed a tradition which canhelp people emulate the Saviour. So thisbeggars the question - is this relevant toyou, is there guidance which is benefi-cial to you, Christian person orotherwise?

The practice involves giving upsomething for these 40 days. Somepeople choose to give up food, others,habits that they know deep down arebad for them such as gossiping anddrunkenness, and yet others, things thatthey have an excessive desire for, e.g.chocolates and sweets, caffeine, andeven shopping.

If you care to pause and think for amoment, would you not know what togive up that would be of benefit to you?Giving up such things is a form of

fasting. By so doing you can alsoperform a spiritual spring clean andlearn to control a particular part of yourlife, which leads to greater self-disciplineeven when Lent is over. As such, in Lentyou are able to learn, examine, and getunder control any material excesses. Nobad thing that! Nonetheless, Lent ismore than just a diet or improving one’sbehaviour. Lent is about spiritual results,not material ones. Any such thingsshould be done for God's glory and forspiritual growth. Whilst giving upsomething you can give to those inneed, eg. the money you save onchocolates to a good charity. You canclean out the debris of a wrong rela-tionship with God at this time too. Takean inventory, where are you in that rela-tionship? As you give something up andgive to others, you can pray to God andseek that new or renewed relationship.As you give up, take up. Take up yourbible and learn some of those scrip-tures. God will see and hear you. Whynot give Lent a go this year?

Pastor Tim Power, Nairn Baptist Church

* professional medical advice should besought first.

Nairn Baptist Church meets in Nairn Community Centre,King St. All welcome 11am every Sunday and 6pm everythird Sunday of the month. Contact the Pastor 459672 orvisit the website www.nairnbaptistchurch.org.ukAuldearn and Dalmore Parish Church Morning Service 12noon. Contact Rev. Ricky Reid 451675.Cawdor Parish Church Morning Service 10.15am. Rev. JSMathiesonNairn Free Church Morning Service 11am with SundaySchool & Creche (Gordon St); Evening Service 6pm(Rosebank Hall); Youth Club for S1 upwards Wednesday6.30pm (Rosebank Hall); Prayer and Bible Study Thursday7.30pm (8 George St). Minister Murdo MacLeod 459131.Nairn Christian Fellowship Sunday Worship 10.30am;Praise and Bible Study Wednesday 7.30pm. Contact SandyShaw 456492.Old Parish Church meets at 10.30am for Holiday Worship.Rev. Ian WF Hamilton.

St Ninians Church Morning Worship and Sunday School10.15am; Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7.30pm.Rev. Ricky Reid 451675.St Columba’s Scottish Episcopal Family Worship10.30am; Evening Prayer 6.30pm.Rev. Canon Alison Simpson 452458.St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church Sunday Mass 11am;Saturday Vigil 6pm.United Reformed Church Morning Service with SundaySchool and Creche 11am.Contact Rev. Steven Manders 451443.The Pentecostal Church of God Nairn Sunday Service10.30am. Minister: JD Grant 456088.www.churchofgodnairn.orgNairn Joint Service first Sunday of each month St Ninians6.30pm.If you are a member of a church not listed here pleaseemail with details and we will print this in future issues.

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JANUARY 29 fridaynairn literary institute illustrated talk - tombs ortemples - bronze & iron age monuments of n.e.scotland by ronald scott, 7.30pm, st ninian's churchhall, nairn, visit www.nairnliterary.org.uk

30 saturdaylifeboat coffee morning, 10am, nairn british legion-race night, 7.30pm, nairn british legion, £1.50music nairn : victor sangiorgio plays piano music byhaydn, corelli, messiaen and enesco, 8pm, nairncommunity centre, £14/ £2 students, contact 01667404763 or visit www.musicnairn.org.ukclub m disco, til 3am, the mosset tavern, forres, £3before midnight/£5 after, tel: 01309 672981

FEBRUARY 4 thursdayopera on a shoe string present ¡españa!, 7.30pm.ogstoun theatre, gordonstoun school, near elgin,£10/£5, tel: 01343 837894 or [email protected]

5 fridaybreabach and le vent du nord, 8pm, universal hall,findhorn, £12/£10, contact 691170

6 saturdayold parish church coffee morning, 10am, nairnbritish legion, £1.50gilded balloon comedy, universal hall, findhorn,£14/£12, contact 01309 691170

10 wednesdayhighland rock garden club:primula hunting in themountains of china - david rankin, 7.30pm, nairncommunity centre, £2, tel: 01309 641405 for moredetails

12 fridaydyke garden club - adam powell ‘restoring thecaledonia forest’, 7.30pm, dyke village hallsession a9, 8pm, universal hall, findhorn, £12/£10,contact 01309 691170shutter, 8pm, the loft, east grange, £5, contact 01309691170

13 saturdaydreams and teams coffee morning, 10am, nairn

british legion, £1.50essential scottish opera, universal hall, findhorn,£10/£5, contact 01309 691170live music - dave nash, 9pm, nairn british legion

14 sundaydressage pc dengie qualifiers, mundole,www.mundoleequestrian.com or tel: 07901 602042romantic valentines dinner, the loft, east grange,plus live local pianist contact 01309 691170

19 fridaymusic nairn : the carducci string quartet play musicby haydn, moeran and dvorak, 8pm, nairncommunity centre, £16/£2 students, contact 01667404763.

20 saturdaythe highland-russia connection coffee morning,10am, nairn british legion, £1.50

21 sundayshowjumping pc dengie qualifiers, mundole,www.mundoleequestrian.com or tel: 07901 602042

25 thursdayabbamania - the concert, 7.30pm, elgin town hall,£17.50, contact robert pratt for details 0141 5777798

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3 wednesdaygilded balloon comedy, universal hall, findhorn, £14/£12,contact 01309 6911706 saturdayswri coffee morning, 10am, nairn british legion, £1.507 sundayshowjumping, mundole, tel: 07901 602042www.mundoleequestrian.com8,9,10,11 monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursdaynairn drama club presents the steamie by tony roper, seeenhanced listing below10 wednesdayhighland rock garden club:the plants of the hohe tauern -carol & david shaw, 7.30pm, nairn community centre, £2,tel: 01309 641405 for more details12 fridaydyke garden club - ian suttie ‘changes in wildlife in theforres area’, 7.30pm, dyke village hallken campbell’s ideal band, universal hall, findhorn, £9/£7,contact 01309 69117013 saturdaycawdor primary school coffee morning, 10am, nairn britishlegion, £1.50the government inspector, 7.30pm, universal hall, findhorn,£9/£7/£5 children, contact 01309 691170dream team ceilidh, 8pm, nairn british legion14 sundaydressage, mundole, tel: 07901 602042www.mundoleequestrian.com

15 mondaykatona twins - guitar duo, 7.30pm, south room, gordon-stoun school, near elgin, £10/£5, tel: 01343 837894 or [email protected] saturdaydyke primary school pta coffee morning10am-12noon, forres town hallold parish guild coffee morning, 10amnairn british legion, £1.5021 sundayshowjumping, mundole, tel: 07901 602042www.mundoleequestrian.com26 fridaytribute to take that & westlife, 8pm, the mosset tavern,forres, £10, tel: 01309 672981club m disco, til 3am, the mosset tavern, forres, £3 beforemidnight / £5 after, tel: 01309 67298127 saturdayeastern star coffee morning, 10amnairn british legion, £1.50jj gilmour, 9pm, the loft venue, £10, contact 01343 850111


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26 fridaytribute to elton john, 8pm, the mosset tavern, forres,£7, tel: 01309 672981

27 saturday1st cawdor brownies coffee morning, 10am, nairnbritish legion, £1.50live music - bill alexander, 9pm, nairn british legionclub m disco, til 3am, the mosset tavern, forres, £3before midnight/£5 after, tel: 01309 672981

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Who’s Your DaddyStew and Dumplings

Welcome to our winter warmer. Bursting with seasonalproduce this dish will be sure to satisfy the heartiest pallet.

FFoorr tthhee sstteeww2 tbsp vegetable oil1kg/2lb 3oz diced shin of beef(cut off the bone into large pieces)2 sticks celery2 carrots2 large onions3 cloves garlic1 heaped tsp tomato puree1 tbsp plain floursalt and freshly ground black pepper½ litre/17fl oz real ale or bitter200ml/7fl oz dark beef stock2 bay leaves1 sprig fresh thyme

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MMeetthhooddPreheat the oven to 160˚C. Heat a large casserole on thehob. Add the vegetable oil and, when hot, add the beefand cook until browned.

Roughly chop the celery, carrots, and onions then add tothe casserole.

Slice the garlic and add to the casserole. Stir all the veg-etables thoroughly and allow them to brown gently,scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan asyou go.

Once the vegetables are coloured, add the tomato pureeand stir. Add the flour and stir together well until the flouris incorporated. Season with salt and freshly ground blackpepper.

Add the ale to the casserole, followed by the beef stock.Bring up to the simmer and cover with a lid.

DDuummpplliinnggssPlace the suet in a clean bowl and add the flour. Using yourhands, mix the suet and flour well, then season with saltand freshly ground black pepper. If you want horseradishdumplings, now is the time to add it to the mix.

Make a well in the centre of the flour and suet mixture andadd water a bit at a time. Mix with your hands until youget a firm dough that comes away cleanly from the sides ofthe bowl.

Turn the dough out onto a clean board and sprinkle oversome flour. Roll the dough out into a sausage shape, thenform into six golf ball-sized dumplings (they'll double in sizewhen cooking). Carefully drop the dumplings into the stew.You can store any unused dumpling dough wrapped in clingfilm in the fridge for two or three days.

Cover the casserole with a lid and place in the preheatedoven to cook for 2½ - 3 hours, checking periodically.

After two hours, turn the dumplings over. Add the bayleaves and the thyme and continue cooking for a further halfhour to an hour. When the beef is done, it should fall apartto the touch and the dumplings should be light and fluffy.

Serve the dumplings and beef stew in large bowls.

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for 2010/2011 (all dates inclusive)Autumn Term Starts Tuesday 17th August 2010Autumn Term Ends Friday 8th October 2010Winter Term Starts Monday 25th October 2010In-service Closure Friday 12th November 2010Winter Term Ends Thurs. 23rd December 2010Spring Term Starts Monday 10th January 2011In-service Closure Friday 11th February 2011In-service Closure Monday 14th February 2011Spring Term Ends Friday 8th April 2011Summer Term Starts Tuesday 26th April 2011May Day Holiday Monday 2nd May 2011Summer Term Ends Friday 1st July 2011

for 2010 (all dates inclusive)Spring Term Starts Monday 11th January 2010Mid-term Holiday TBC Friday 12th February 2010Mid-term Holiday TBC Mon. 15th February 2010In-service Closure Tues. 16th February 2010In-service Closure Wed. 17th February 2010Spring Term Ends Friday 26th March 2010Summer Term Starts Monday 12th April 2010May Day Holiday Monday 3rd May 2010Summer Term Ends Friday 2nd July 2010


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Matters Arising20 mph limit - JF had written to LouiseClark about introducing 20 mph limits- similar to those in the Fishertown -on residential roads elsewhere in thetown, and in particular the area ofWellington and Waverley Roads. TheCouncil reply had advised that thiswould be included in the monitoringexercise currently planned by TechServices. But the official view was thatsuch 20 mph limits were not consid-ered practical on individual roads butneeded to be in zones. GV suggestedthat a public meeting might be calledin the New Year to discover if Nairnresidents would like a 20 mph zone tobe introduced more widely. It wasagreed to consult the other NairnCCs on holding such a meeting.Draft Coastal Development Strategy -This had been put out for consulta-tion but the deadline for commentswas not known. BS observed that thedraft seemed generally sensible butthat it would be useful to respond onthe aspects affecting Nairn: discus-sions indicated that key issues werethe question of effluentdischarge/management, and the needto preserve navigable access to NairnHarbour.Draft Local Transport Strategy, 2009-12 - BS had responded on behalf ofthe NWCC. He noted that the HitransRegional Transport Strategy had iden-tified the A96 (and the A82) as thestrategic routes which were leastadequate for the functions they had toperform, and were thus priorities forimprovement. The NWCC responseto Highland Council had highlighted 5key issues:• the role of the A96 as a strategicRegional Trunk Route, where analysisof current and projected traffic-flowsare critical to future planning

• the need to alleviate current con-gestion and road safety problems onthe A96 transit through Nairn• the inclusion in the LTS of appropri-ate references to the construction ofa by-pass around Nairn as a priorityobjective (in support of similar pointsmade in a letter from the Nairn Part-nership and Forum)• the identification of specific, identifi-able proposals and actions to delivergreater transport integration and topromote modal shift• the definition of measurabletimelines, targets and deliverables toenable monitoring and the assess-ment of progress.RY thanked BS for his comprehensiveanalysis. AC observed that she con-sidered it important that if and when aresidential development took place atSandown, that there should be pedes-trian crossing lights across the A96 toprovide residents with safer access toRosebank and the Academy.Members considered that a propertraffic engineering study was neededto plan the through-flow of traffic alongthe A96, including synchronisation oftraffic lights to minimise congestionthrough the town.Sandown/Deveron - The appealhearing is scheduled for Tuesday 2ndto Wednesday 10th March 2010. RYhad already written to the HighlandCouncil to express NWCC’s areas ofconcern. GV reported that as theReporter had agreed to admit astatement from NWCC at the hearing,it had been decided that NWCC wouldnot need to claim Relevant Personstatus in order to present its views.

Correspondence ReceivedRY had received leaflets explainingassistance available to residents inhandling the switchover to Digital TV

broadcasting in summer 2010.

Consultation on BoundariesMembers noted and endorsed theconsensus view reached at an earlierinformal meeting of all Nairnshire CCsthat the outer boundary of the Nairn(town) community councils areashould be defined by the proposedbypass line (MC20), that the westernperimeter should follow the naturalgeographic boundary down to theshoreline by Whiteness, and that theeastern boundary would need adjust-ment to incorporate the recentexpansion of residential developmentat Lochloy and towards Kingsteps. Itwas agreed that the NWCC responseto Highland Council would alsorecommend that a public consultationbe held on the topic of combining the3 Nairn town CCs into a singlecommunity council. It was noted thatNairn Suburban CC proposed torespond on similar lines, enclosing amap showing the new suggestedboundaries.

Police Community Officer andTraffic WardenIt was noted that NWCC had yet toreceive a visit from the NairnCommunity Police Officer and Insp.McLennan would be invited toarrange for the Community Officer toattend. It was further noted thatSandy, the Nairn Traffic Warden hadopted for voluntary redundancy/earlyretirement, and concern wasexpressed that a “flying squad” ofvisiting traffic wardens from Invernessmight be unsympathetic to Nairn’sneeds.

Next meeting: Tuesday 26th January,7.30pm at the Community Centre

EXTRACTS FROM THE DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF 15TH DECEMBER 2009 OF NAIRN WEST COMMUNITY COUNCIL

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SCHOOLSAuldearn Primary School ............................(01667) 452118Cawdor Primary School ..............................(01667) 402460Millbank Primary School..............................(01667) 452240Rosebank Primary School ..........................(01667) 454090Nairn Academy ............................................(01667) 453700Moray College Nairn Learning ....................(01667) 456759

DOCTORSNairn Hospital A&E .....................................(01667) 452101The Lodgehill Clinic ....................................(01667) 452096Arderseir Medical Practice ..........................(01667) 452278Nairn Sports Medicine Clinic ......................(01667) 454523

DENTISTSJones Jones & Behrendt ............................(01667) 453189RM Donald & Associates ............................(01667) 454603

PHARMACIESLloyds Pharmacy ........................................(01667) 453100Boots The Chemist ......................................(01667) 453169

VETSMoray Coast ................................................(01667) 453161Inshes Veterinary Clinic Inverness ..............(01463) 711777

Police Station ..............................................(01667) 452222Stagecoach Inverness.................................(01463) 239292Citizens Advice Bureau ...............................(01667) 456677Nairn Museum ............................................(01667) 456791Dalcross Airport .............................(01667) 464000/462280Job Centre ..................................................(01667) 422500Highland Council ........................................(01667) 458500Victim Support ............................................(01463) 710806Samaritans ..................................................(01463) 713456Gas - Emergency............................................(0800 111999Water - Emergency ........................................08456 008855British Red Cross Inverness ........................(01463) 231620Crossroads ..................................................(01667) 455369National Rail Enquiries ..................................08457 484950

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