spotlight on elgin & lossie august 2011

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4TH LOSSIE BOYS BRIGADEEvery Wednesday at HythehillPrimary School. Anchor boys(Primary 1,2 & 3) 5.30pm-6.30pm; Junior Section (Primary4,5 & 6) 6.30pm-8pm; CompanySection (Primary 7 and highschool) 8pm-9.30pm. ContactJames Allan tel: 542305

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPSA fellowship of relatives/friendsof alcoholics who share their ex-perience, strength and hope tosolve common problems. Fordetails of local weekly meetingsvisit www.al-anonuk.org.uk orcall 0141 339 8884, a helplineavailable 10am-10pm 365days/year

BANFF, MORAY & NAIRNCANINE CLUBClasses are held in Obedienceand Ringcraft every Mondayevening during school terms from1800 hrs in Spynie Hall, Elgin.Call Joanne on 01542 810293 orMary on 01542 850262

BANFF AND MORAYMEMBERS’ CENTRE, THENATIONAL TRUST FORSCOTLAND (NTS)Promoting the work of the NTSand fundraising to support localproperties, our local propertiesare Brodie Castle and Leith Hall.We have a varied annualprogramme of events, includinglunches with speakers, one daycoach trips to places of interest,short holidays to NTS and otherhistoric properties further afield,quiz night and theatre outings.Ifyou are a member of the NTSand would like more information,please contact the secretary ontel: 01343 835258 or [email protected]

BIRNIE VILLAGE HALLCommunity Events, Bowling,WRI, SICMA Astronomy Club,contact Clifford Miller 860232

BUCKIE CHORAL UNIONBuckie Choral Union is a mixedchoir and rehearsals begin again

for the 2011/12 programme on18th August ‘11. Rehearsals areheld on Thursday nights 7:30-9:30pm in the Buckie NorthChurch Hall, Buckie. For addi-tional information (including mapshowing venue) check our website at www.buckiechoral.org.uk

CREATIVE WRITING GROUPMeets fortnightly on a Thursday,1.30pm, Blythswood CharityShop, Lossie Wynd, Elgin.Contact Kirsty Morgan 547494

ELGIN AND DISTRICTCANCER SUPPORT GROUPSecond Tuesday of each monthall year in Abbeyvale CareHome, Duff Avenue, Elgin. 7pm-9.30pm. Contact June Edmon-stone 541872 (Chair) orElizabeth Macrae 543050(Secretary)

ELGIN AMATEUR ATHLETICSCLUBCoaching in running, jumps andthrows - field and track athletics.Ages 9 and up. At MorristonPlaying Field Apr-Oct and EastEnd Primary Nov-Mar. Tuesdaysand Thursdays 7pm-8.30pm.Membership fee + £1 eachsession. Contact Mr M Archibald540201

ELGIN AMATEUR DRAMATICSOCIETYProviding quality drama produc-tions for Elgin and District, andcomprehensive theatrical experi-ences for interested adults andyoung people, Kingsmills Studio.Contact Jenna Ward 552457 or07873 497487www.elgindrama.co.uk

ELGIN BOOKMARK BOOKCLUBMeets every 2nd Monday of themonth, 2pm, Blythswood CharityShop, Lossie Wynd, Elgin.Contact Kirsty Morgan 547494

ELGIN BOWLING CLUBOpen daily from 10am to dusk,April to September, all ages andabilities. Contact DouglasSinclair 540165

ELGIN BRIDGE CLUBSMeets Monday to Friday, ElginBridge Centre, 1 AcademyStreet, Elgin. Contact Malcolm549996 or Ronnie 549032. Visitus at www.theelginbridgecentre.co.uk

ELGIN CRICKET CLUBMeets every Thursday from Aprilto September, 6pm, CooperPark, age 5 upwards, coachingavailable. Contact Allan Duncan563177 or 821331 or [email protected]

ELGIN DARBY & JOAN CLUBMeets every Tuesday, October -May, from 2pm - 4pm for asociable afternoon with entertain-ment or bingo for the over 60’s,Elgin Community Centre.Contact Moira Webb 541001

ELGIN FILM CLUBNow a part of the Moray ArtsClub. New program of filmscoming soon, dates and venueto be confirmed. Screening alter-native and classic films in afriendly atmosphere, with a brieftalk about the film. ContactEmma Cooper 07894 144021 oremail [email protected] or visitwww.morayartsclub.com

ELGIN FLOWER CLUBEnjoy the art of flower arranging,meets every month at Elgin HighChurch Hall. Contact MurielGerrard [email protected]

ELGIN HIGH CHURCH HIGHSPIRTS CLUBMeets every Wednesday 10am-12noon in Church Hall, NorthGuildry Street, Elgin fromSeptember-April

ELGIN ICE HOCKEY CLUB(JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT)For ages 6 to 16 years,Thursdays 7pm-7.45pm andSunday 8am-9am, Moray LeisureCentre. Contact Lesley Johnston543355 or 890237 [email protected]

ELGIN INDOOR BOWLINGCLUBMeets Mondays 6.30pm to9.45pm and Wednesdays7.15pm - 9.30pm. ContactJames Junor 546069 or [email protected]

ELGIN JUDO CLUBEnjoy the sport of judo, at arecreational or competitive levelto suit all age groups and fitness,Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm andFridays 6.30pm - 8.30pm, ElginCommunity Centre. ContactAudrey Pirie 550426

ELGIN-LANDSHUT TWINTOWN ASSOCIATIONEncourages friendship andexchange visits between Elginand its beautiful twintown inBavaria. Contact Alastair Rossiter542939www.landshut-elgin.de

ELGIN MINIATURE RIFLECLUBAims: To encourage a responsi-ble attitude towards target rifleshooting, as an enjoyable sport,in a safe controlled environment,meets Mondays 7.15pm fromSeptember to March at IndoorRifle Range, Pinefield. ContactAthole Manson 07779 710985email: [email protected]

ELGIN MUSEUMElgin Museum collects, safe-guards and makes accessibleartefacts and specimens whichare held in trust for the people ofMoray and visitors to the area,open Monday to Saturday fromApril to October. Contact BillDargano 543675 or [email protected]

ELGIN SCRABBLE CLUBMeets every Monday for a gameof scrabble, all ages and levelswelcome, Elgin CommunityCentre. Contact MargaretArmstrong 545377

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SALES ......................Eilidh Conners

ACCOUNTS ...................Lynn Wood

LAYOUT .......................Natalie Hunt

DESIGN .................Alistair Davidson

Clubs & Societies......................4 & 6

Pastoral Letter .................................8

Tide Times.......................................8

Church Details...............................10

Council News ................................12

Parliament Blog.............................13

Useful Numbers ............................14

Local Holidays...............................14

School Term Dates ........................16

What’s On ..............................19 - 23

Cinema Listings.............................21

Advertisers Index ..........................37

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ELGIN SENIOR CITIZENSDANCING CLUBJoin the over 50’s for music anddancing in friendly company,every Monday 1.30pm to 4pm,Supper Room, Elgin Town Hall

FOGWATT VILLAGE HALLAvailable for regular meetings orone-offs! Check out our websiteat www.fogwatthall.co.uk.Contact Susan Clark tel: 862981or email [email protected]

GARMOUTH & KINGSTONPRE-SCHOOL GROUPSPlaygroup; 2-3 Club and TotsGroup. Contact Jessica Myerstel: 870262(am)/870620(pm) orvisit www.garmouthplaygroups.co.uk

MORAY SENSORY SERVICEProvides services for people withsight loss, hearing loss and theDeaf Community in Moray. 0845271 2345 or write to ElizabethHouse, 10 Victoria Crescent,Elgin IV30 1RQ

HIGHLAND GLIDING CLUBEnjoy gliding and soaring at alllevels, from complete beginnerupwards, Saturday & Sunday allyear round and Wednesdayevening May - October atEasterton Airfield, Birnie. ContactAnne Burgess 820834www.highglide.co.uk

HIGHLAND HANG-GLIDINGAND PARAGLIDING CLUBTo promote freeflying activitiesthroughout Highland and Morayareas. Contact Gary Williamson01463 236600 or 01463 811852hg@highlandhg&pgclub.co.uk

LOSSIEMOUTH ROYAL NAVALASSOCIATION BRANCH ANDSOCIAL CLUBSocial activities include Bingosessions; Themed Dance Nights;regular Lounge entertainment;Quiz Nights; Darst and Snookercompetition; and home & awaygolf outings. For more detailsabout the Club and Membershipcategories please visitwww.lossiemouth-rna.org

ME MORAY SUPPORT GROUPMeets 2nd Tuesday each month,7pm, Moray Resource Centre,Maisondeu Road, Elgin. It’s agreat chance to meet up withother ME sufferers and talkabout the condition, as well asbeing able to gain support andinformation. Regular guestspeakers. Meetings are free andrefreshments are provided. Wealso have an online communityforum which offers support, infor-mation and just general conver-sation, for those who cannotattend meetingswww.memoray.org.uk/forum

LOSSIEMOUTH FOOTBALLCLUBTo promote football in the Lossiearea and enter competitive com-petitions. Contact Alan McIntoshtel: 813328 or email [email protected]

MORAY JAZZ CLUBMeets at Elgin Museum Hallevery Thursday from 8pm to10.30pm, doors open at 7.30pm.Admission is £5 for non-members and everyone iswelcome. Visit our websitewww.morayjazzclub.co.uk or

email [email protected]

MORAY MODEL RAILWAYGROUPContact Norman Dusty Millar tel:01343 830928 or see our websitewww.moraymrg.org.uk

MORAY MOUNTAIN BIKECLUBWe are a small, friendly localgroup, meeting on a Tuesdayand Thursday evening, thatmountain bike the local area. Ad-ditionally, we organise day tripsto both trail centres and naturaltrails. All details can be found atwww.moraymountainbikeclub.co.uk/

PET FOSTERING SCOTLANDWe aim to support pet ownerswho are in an emergencysituation or becoming temporar-ily homeless. Our volunteers willcare for your pet in their ownhomes for short periods until youcan be reunited. Volunteersalways needed. Tel: 0844 8119909. Reg. charity SCO15672www.pfss.org.uk

QUARRIERS CARERSUPPORT SERVICE MORAYProviding practical andemotional support to the unpaidCarers of Moray. If you look aftera family member, friend orneighbour and could use somehelp or just want to find out moreabout what we do, call us on01343 556031

RIVERSIDE MACHINEKNITTING CLUBHand and machine knitting en-couragement and support,Wednesday 10am - 3pm, Elgin

Community Centre. ContactTricia Furr 870429

TREES FOR LIFE GREEN DAYSOUTOpen to everyone living in Morayand Inverness-shire. Spend aday carrying out a variety ofdifferent conservation tasks!Transport, tools and trainingprovided, days are free ofcharge. Pick ups available. Allvolunteers must be over 18 witha reasonable level of fitness,running every Wednesday andthe last Sunday of the month.Booking essential. Contact Rosietel: 01309 691444 [email protected]

TYOCK GYMNASTICS CLUBProvides sport for the wholecommunity at different levels ap-propriate to age and ability.Contact Pam Cantrill 543756 or0778 971 4351 or [email protected]

VOLUNTARY ACTION MORAY(VAM)Exists to encourage and supportvoluntary activity, assist localgroups and to identify needswhich require development.Contact 01343 541713

WESTERN FRONT ASSOCIATIONWe hold 9 meetings per year (onSaturday afternoons) in ElginLibrary open to anyone with aninterest in the First World War.Contact Derek Bird on 01343870562 or email [email protected]

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Many of you reading this probablydon’t believe in God. You maythink there is ‘something out there’- but in all probability you wouldn’tbe prepared to commit yourself toa belief in the personal God of theBible - the one described as theGod who made the world andeverything in it.

He created all the nations through-out the whole earth, decided be-forehand when they should riseand fall, and determined theirboundaries. His purpose was forthe nations to seek after him andperhaps feel their way toward himand find him - though he is not farfrom any one of us. The God whois a person - with personality - andwho takes a real living interest inevery one of us.

For many people that’s toospecific, perhaps too frightening orpossibly too simple. But the more Ilook at the world around me, themore I see personality in almosteverything. Every day our adopted

cat seems to demonstrate he’s notjust a blob of fur but a creature withreal personality. He ‘speaks’ withhis miaow, with his eyes and withhis insistence that he be scratchedunder the chin.

Even the birds he stalks in thegarden reveal individual character-istics. Watching the cat beingscolded by a protective motherblackbird - and he running for thecover of the window sill from herrebuke - reminds me that even thesmallest of creatures appear to beendowed with individuality andpersonality.

Of course I don’t want to give every

worm or grub a name but the moreI look at the world the more I cansee the mark of a person at workin creating it.

That is exactly how Paul describedGod and his world to a highlyeducated Athenian audience in thepassage from the book of Actsloosely quoted above - a realpersonal God who made us, a realpersonal God who continues torelate to us on a personal levelevery day.

Maybe you don’t have a cat towatch or a garden with scoldingbirds - but there is a God who isnot far from you; his purpose anddesire is that you would reach outto him, seek for him and find him.He even sent his Son, Jesus, intothis world to help you in thatsearch - a real living personalitywho will introduce you to the realand living God.

Colin MorrisonElgin & Forres Free Church


Walking on the beach should bepossible 2 hours either side ofthese times

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DINING

Lunches are served daily from 12-2pm.Evening dining also available every day from 6-9pm for our Bistro and 7-9pm for our à la carte restaurant.Private dining also available.For table reservations please telephone reception on 01343 548811.

MEMBERSHIP PRICES(Payable on joining) 1st Month fee Monthly Payment Per AnnumAdult £28.00 £28.00 £260Couple £56.00 £56.00 £480Youth (16-18yrs) £95

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Email:[email protected] Website:www.mansionhousehotel.co.uk

OPENING HOURS: Monday to Friday: 7:30 am - 21:00 pmSaturday: 8:00 am - 19:00 pmSunday: 8:00 am - 20:30 pm

Exercise Class Times - August Timetable

6e Mansion House Country Clubis a unique experience of health and relaxation set in the heart of Elgin in which to enjoy your leisure time. 6e country club is open to members, guests and residents of the hotel

Inviting new members now.6e Country Club has the following facilities:

= 10m Heated Swimming Pool = Heated Spa Bath

= Exercise Classes = Swimming Lessons

= Beauty Spa Facilities = Hairdressing Facilities

= Sauna and Steam Room = Gymnasium equipped

All classes are open to everyone, call and book or just turn up. Costing £2.50 for ourmembers and £4.00 for non members. *Classes may be cancelled on occasions for hotel functions

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Alves Church 1st Sunday of each month at11.30am. 01309 690931Birnie - Pluscarden Church Sunday ServicePluscarden 10am ; Birnie 11.30am and ElginHigh Church Sunday Service 11am. ContactParish Asst. Paula Baker tel: 01542 832662Burghead Church Every Sunday at 11.30am.Contact 01309 690931Elgin & Forres Free Church of ScotlandSunday Sevice 11am including SundaySchool & Creche; Evening Service 6pm,Midweek Meeting Wednesday 7.30pm. Contact Colin Morrison 542196Elgin City Church Every Sunday 10.30am atElgin Community Centre - Childrens church &creche available. Contact 543624Elgin Community Church Sunday MorningService 10.30am; Evening Fellowship & YouthGroup at 6pm. Contact 54665Hopeman Baptist Church meets everySunday 11am & 6pm. Everyone welcome.Contact Rev. S.J. Macdonald 831175 or visitthe website www.hopemanbaptist.org.ukLossiemouth Baptist Church meets everySunday 9.30am, 11.30am and 6pm. JuniorChurch Sunday 11.30am and Kids Church(P4-P7) Thursdays 6.15pm-8pm. Contact Rev.Rae Mackenzie 812062 www.lossiebaptist.org

Lossiemouth Gospel Hall meets everySunday for Sunday Club at 9.30am, GospelMeeting at 6.30pm. Further details 812987 orvisit www.lossiemouthgospelhall.org.ukLossiemouth United Free Church ofScotland meets Sunday 11am and 6pm,including Sunday School. Contact Rev.Alexander Ritchie 810262www.ufcos.org.uk/lossieMoray Grace FellowshipMeets Sunday mornings 10.30am in TheWarehouse Theatre, Lossie. Contact VicCameron for more details tel. 850142, [email protected] orwww.moraygrace.wordpress.comScottish Episcopal Church Holy Trinity,Elgin Sunday Services - 8am HolyCommunion; 11am Family Eucharist; 6.30pmEvensong, tel: 547505St Andrews-Lhanbryd & Urquhart ParishChurch, Morning Worship, including YoungChurch and Créche every Sunday at 11am.Evening Services on last Sunday of month atSt Margaret's Hall, Urquhart at 7pm. Tel:Andrew Robertson 843765St Gerardines High ChurchLossiemouth, Family Worship Sunday 11am;Evening Service 6pm last Sunday in Month.Contact 813146

St Giles & St Columba’s South, ElginSunday 9.30am at St Columba’s South &11am at St Giles Church, Wednesday 7.30pm& Thursday 12.30pm at St. Giles Church.Contact Rev Jim Cowie, Associate Ministertel: 544957 or visit www.elginstgiles.orgSt James Church of Scotland,Lossiemouth Family Worship 11am includingcreche and Sunday School; Evening Service6pm; Swordfish Youth Group 7pm. ContactRev. Graham Crawford 07817 504042St Margaret’s Church, Lossiemouth FamilyEucharist 9.30am; Holy Communion 10amThursdays; Evening Prayer 5pm ThursdaysSt Sylvester's Catholic Church, Elgin VigilMass Saturday 7pm; Sunday Mass 11.45am.Contact 542280 www.stsylvesters.netParish of Duffus, Spynie and HopemanFirst Sunday of each month, one service(10.30 a.m.) in Hopeman if five Sundays inthe month, all other Sundays Hopeman10am, Duffus or Spynie 11.30am. ContactRev. Bruce Lawrie 830276 or email:[email protected] Gospel Hall, Bishopmill Brae,Elgin. Family Service Sunday 11.30am.If you are a member of a church not listedhere please email us the details and wemay print this in future issues.

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Conditions which are usually in place on new estates.When living in a development with a group

of other home owners you become part of acommunity and as such you need to take into accountthe needs, considerations and expectations of otherpeople as well as not carrying out any activities whichcould devalue their homes. This is where Deeds ofConditions have developed.

As well as granting all the necessary rights foraccess (pedestrian and vehicular) and services(electricity, water, drainage etc) across and through adevelopment, Deeds of Conditions also include a list ofrules (sometimes similar to those of a lease) setting outwhat you can and cannot do with your property. Forexample, there could be a prohibition against buildinghigh walls around the front garden to preserve the‘open plan’ feel of the estate, not causing a nuisanceto neighbours (common courtesy) or parking anywhereother than in a designated parking area as this maypose an accident hazard or inconvenience otheroccupiers.

Other types of activity may require a homeowner to obtain the permission of the ‘factor’(managing agent) or residuary land owner for example,extending a property or altering the outside of it in anyway. Again, the underlying principle is to prevent anowner changing the property so that it is not in keepingwith the other properties or which may affect the valueor marketability of neighbouring homes.

The Deed of Conditions may also identify the‘common areas’ on the estate such as roads, footpathsand children’s playgrounds etc, for which owners arerequired to contribute to the upkeep and maintenanceof, and set out the basis of the contribution.

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Committee Report

Recreation and Leisure

• Wilma Milne confirmed the Street Name

competition involving the schools has now

come to a close. It was decided that no par-

ticular name could be chosen therefore it

was decided that a £20 cheque will be

allocated to each school with a letter and a

visit thanking them for taking part. It was

requested that the Press could include a

piece in the forthcoming publications.

• The Chairman expressed his regret that

this was to be Wilma Milne’s last meeting

due to personal reasons of which he was

aware and thanked her for her contributions

as a valued member.

Environment

• Greenery - Chairman met with Jacqui

Taylor from Elgin Bids and this will be

completed very soon. Cllr Russell

confirmed that Elgin Bids has selected a

contractor and letters have been sent to

local businesses. Cllr Divers confirmed that

Elgin Bids and a representative from the

chosen contractor have been viewing the

area.

• Posters - Anne Glover has received

quotes from the Elgin Copy Shop for the

proposed printing of the Notice Board

Posters. Current layout would cost 0.85p

per copy, if a new layout was chosen it

would cost £12 for all 6 copies. Anne Glover

has written to the Chief Executive request-

ing permission to display the posters in the

Moray Council notice boards. Anne Glover

received a phone call confirming that the

notice boards could be utilised but could not

guarantee how long they could be

displayed. A discussion took place

regarding the design and layout of the

poster, it was agreed that it needs to be

bright and colourful with a bold font. Gordon

Methven agreed to take this away and ask

a graphic designer to review the design.

• Outdoor Access Trust - Anne Glover has

received substantially large documents.

Expressed concern at the number of

documents being sent out and it is not clear

what is expected of the Community

Council.

• Waste Land near Tesco Supermarket -

The land near the traffic lights at Tesco;

there are two plots of land and Bear

Scotland leave equipment on one plot. The

grass is very high and full of litter. The

Chairman suggested that this could be

Bear Scotland’s responsibility. Anne Glover

confirmed that she would contact them

directly.

• Disabled Parking Spaces - Mary Wall has

been contacted by a resident with regards

to the disabled parking spaces at each end

of town being taken away. The hill causes

problems for people who cannot walk a

distance. It was suggested that the Taxi

Rank could be reduced to allow for disabled

parking spaces. Cllr Russell explained that

the statement provided by Peter Jones, the

Moray Council Communication Officer

clarified there are now more disabled

parking spaces through Elgin and the

removal of these spaces at the Plainstones

is due to Health and Safety issues. It was

suggested that a letter should be sent to the

Transportation Department requesting a

review of the situation. It was agreed that

the Chairman will send a letter asking for a

review.

• Fair Trade - Mary Wall has written to the

Moray Council Convener and Elgin Elected

Members asking for support in making

Elgin a Fair Trade City, no response has

been received at present. Two letters have

been received, one from Mark Palmer of

the Moray Council advising he is looking

into suppliers for the Library and

Community Centre café and schools. The

second letter was received from the Moray

College Assistant Principle, Anne Lindsay

who has provided a contact name to

discuss the issue with directly. If the Council

give support Mary Wall will then proceed

with forming a support group to take this

forward.

• Cockmuir Place Notice Boards - The

Chairman received a letter with regards to

utilising the Notice Boards at a later date

once the Street Design department is

complete. A brief discussion took place and

it was agreed that further information is

required, such as monies for upkeep, who

would be able to access the notice board,

maintenance etc. It was agreed that this will

be discussed further and the Chairman will

seek further information.

Roads and Transportation

Disabled Parking - The Roads and Trans-

portation Committee did not have any

issues with the removal of the Plainstones

disabled parking as there are now many

more disabled parking spaces available eg

top of St Giles multi storey.

Youth

The Chairman asked Michael Gates if he

had heard from Cllr Jeff Hamilton, Michael

Gates advised that he had not but would be

contacting him over the next month.

Tree Ivy – inconclusive outcome and

awaiting response from MSP Richard

Lockhead.

Community Support Unit Support

Concerns regarding the reduction of

support from the CSU Team. The Chair

advised that the Unit had been cut by 50%

as per the recent budget cuts. The recent

letter received from CSU Manager Ian Todd

explained the new strategy and level of

support that will be available. The Chairman

expressed his disappointment at losing

Denise Gormley, CSO. The Chairman has

not yet contacted CSU Manager Ian Todd

but with the agreement of the members

present contact will be made. Harry Torry

advised he would be contacting CSU

Manager Ian Todd requesting support for

the ENAF.

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whole course and even in a

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A big thank you to the

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25 mondayholiday fun activities - ‘circle of life:tribal africa’, 1pm-2pm and 2pm-3pm, elgin museum, for primary kidsand their adults!, £4 per child/accompanying adultfree!, look round the museum too

26 tuesdayamazing ospreys, 10am-1pm, loch garten opsreycentre, visit www.rspb.org.uk for more detailsfamily fun in the forest, 2pm-4pm, loch mallachy carpark, visit www.rspb.org.uk for more details

29 fridayrobin colvill performs popular piano classics frombach to gershwin, 8pm, brodie castle, by forres, anopportunity to hear robin's stories and listen to aselection of classics in the drawing room, £18(available at www.nts.org.uk), contact brodie castlefor more details tel: 0844 493 2156

30 saturdaymoray farmers market, elgin plainstonesglencoe and the devil’s staircase with marie curiecancer care, 23 mile trek, for those with stamina & athirst for adventure, visit www.mariecurie.org.uk orcall 08700 340 040 to regsiterartists open studios, 11am-5pm, altyre estate nearforres, artists working on the estate will be openingtheir studios to the public, open event, all welcome,visit www.altered-arts.co.uk

31 sundaykipper BBQ, from 12noon, burghead harbour, variousstalls and car boot sale, for more details tel: 835811insh marshes family fun day, 2pm-5pm, inshmarshes national nature reserve RSPB car park,adults free/children £2.50, email [email protected] tel: 01540 661518 for more detailsedinkillie community association guided walk,2.15pm, edinkillie hall car park, ‘plants and flowers’with ian green, email [email protected] maclean, 8pm, universal hall, findhorn,£16/£14, tel: 01309 691170 for details

AUGUST until august 24 wednesdaycircus theme summer reading challenge, elginlibrary, recommended for children up to age 12, tel: 562600

until october 31 mondaypictish throne exhibition at brodie castle, duringnormal opening hours, on loan from the nationalmuseum of scotland, included in tour of the castle,contact brodie castle for details tel: 0844 493 2156

1 monday to 5 fridayfun galore store, elgin plainstones, childrensworkshops in dance, drumming, circus skills &costume making plus entertainment

2 tuesday to 30 tuesdayart & photography exhibition ‘landscape & heritage’by brian loveland, elgin museum, tel: 543675


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Weds 7th Sept. - Concert by the Band ofHer Majesty’s Royal Marines ScotlandElgin Town Hall Doors 6.45pm for 7.30pmTickets £16 on sale at Elgin Library Tel: 01343562600. In aid of SSAFA Forces Help and TheRoyal Marines Charitable Trust. Organised by the Rotary Club of Elgin - www.elginrotary.co.uk

6 saturdayspeyside stages rally, cooper park, elgin, for moredetails visit www.speyside-stages.co.ukquiz night in lhanbryde community centre with raffle,7pm for 7.30pm, £2 per person, teams of up to four,BYOB and nibbles, (all proceeds go to communitycentre funds), registered as a charity in scotland :sc029433

7 sundayedinkillie community association guided walk,2.15pm, edinkillie hall car park, ‘birds and mammals’with roy dennis, email [email protected]

8 mondayholiday fun activities - ‘on the move:land, sea & air’,1pm-2pm and 2pm-3pm, elgin museum, for primarykids and their adults!, £4 per child/accompanyingadult free!, look round the museum too

9 tuesdaymoray arts club open exhibition - handing in day, thegallery, elgin library, contact emma cooper tel:548475 / 0789 414 4021 or www.morayartsclub.comamazing ospreys, 10am-1pm, loch garten opsreycentre, visit www.rspb.org.uk for more detailsfamily fun in the forest, 2pm-4pm, loch mallachy carpark, visit www.rspb.org.uk for more details

10 wednesdayfamily fun day, 12.30pm-4pm, return of the popularactivity afternoon including rides, magic, storytelling,craft making - indoors and out!, grampian transportmuseum, alford, tel: 019755 64517 or visitwww.gtm.org.uk

11 thursday to 31 wednesdaymoray arts club open exhibition, starbucks, elginhigh street, free entry, contact emma cooper tel:548475 / 0789 414 4021 or www.morayartsclub.com

13 saturdaylive bands presented by elgin BID, elgin plainstonesnairn & district gardening club annual show, 1pm /trophy presentation 3.30pm, nairn community & artscentre, £2 adults/children free, refreshments andraffle, for more details tel: 01667 452331magdalena reising and the blue café jazz ensemble,8pm, brodie castle, by forres, £12, contact brodiecastle for more details tel: 0844 493 2156

13 saturday to 26 fridaymoray arts club open exhibition, the gallery, elginlibrary, free entry, contact emma cooper tel: 548475 /0789 414 4021 or www.morayartsclub.com

14 sundaymarie curie tennis tournament, 10am, gordonstounschool, £15 for adults to play - with lunch / free forchildren under 16 - lunch will be £5, contact mrsveronica maclean [email protected] tel 547308historic wheels club annual rally, 1.30pm-4.30pm,brodie castle, near forres, contact tel: 01343 850372lossiemouth raft race, to enquire about a stall pleaseemail : [email protected] or toenquire about entering a team in the raft race email :[email protected]

15 monday to september 15 thursdaymoray arts club open exhibition, st giles centre,elgin, free entry, contact emma cooper tel: 548475 /0789 414 4021 or www.morayartsclub.com


20 saturdaymoray farmers market, elgin plainstonesarena concert, 3pm-8pm, ticket available in advanceonly, line up to be confirmed, grampian transportmuseum, alford, tel: 019755 64517 or visitwww.gtm.org.uk

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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,

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www.highlandspiritualcinema.netor telephone 01463 237452

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows -

Part 2 (12a)

Viva Riva! (15)

The Tree of Life (12a)

Incendies (15)

Last Night (12a)

American Psycho (18)

The Color Purple (15)

Three Colours Red (15)

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Vue Cinema, InvernessFrom Friday 5th

Mr Popper’s Penguins (pg)Super 8 (12a)

From Friday 12thRise of the Planet of the Apes (12a)

The Smurfs 2D/3D (u)From Friday 19th

Spy Kids : All The Time in the World 2D/3D (u)

Cowboys and Aliens (tbc)The Inbetweeners (tbc)

From Friday 26thFinal Destination 5 3D (tbc)

Conan The Barbarian 3D (tbc)

KidsAMEvery Saturday & Sunday at 10.15am

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Every Thursday & Friday afternoonTickets £2 / VIP Tickets £3.50

Senior ScreeningsEvery Tuesday afternoon

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20 saturdayceilidh night with ‘the brandon macphee trio’ and patfraser, 8.30pm-11.30pm, lhanbryde communitycentre, in aid of centre funds - charity no sc029433,£5 (18 years+ only - licensed event) tel: 842139

21 sundayedinkillie community association guided walk,2.15pm, edinkillie hall car park, ‘fungi’ with kerstinkeillar, email [email protected]

26 fridayestel, 8pm, flanagans bar, 48a high st, elgin, rockingexperimentally instrumental soundscapes fromdublin, support from filthpact, the signal & you dead!visit www.myspace.com/thesyndicate2008

27 saturdayelgin city band, elgin plainstonesfogwatt village hall annual family picnic, 2pm,millbuies, followed by a family disco in fogwattvillage hall at 8pm, raffle, all welcomeduffus gala and car boot sale, 2pm-4pm, £6 per car,to book in advance tel: 830684edwina hayes, 8.30pm, the loft venue, kinloss,tickets at www.thebooth.co.uk, sound & vision, elgin,from daz tindall tel: 07977 150641 or from the loft tel:01343 850111 www.eastgrange.co.uk

28 sundaymoray craft fair, 10am-3pm, bishopmill hall, manystalls including jewellery, cards, gift makers andmore, free admission, refreshments available, see uson facebook - moray craft fairmoray carnival 2011, 11am-5pm, cooper park, elgin,live local bands, dance exhibitions, pipe bands,showies, carnival parade and much more, contactrotoract moray tel: 07872 587943

“croaked on the lawn” - brodie castle's first murdermystery, from 2pm, you are invited to solve thedeaths of more than one victim, our very ownmctaggart arrives on the scene and with your helpfinds the murderer and solves the crime before the‘weed killer’ finds the next victim!, adults £9, conces-sions £7, under 16 £5, tickets 0844 4932156 orwww.nts.org.uk/eventsedinkillie community association guided walk,2.15pm, edinkillie hall car park, ‘trains, trees andfootpaths’ with dava way association members,email [email protected]

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until oct 31 mondaypictish throne exhibition at brodie castle, during normalopening hours, on loan from the national museum ofscotland, included in tour of the castle, contact brodiecastle for details tel: 0844 493 21562 friday to 29 thursdayart exhibition ‘mystical peatlands’ by sila collins-waldon,elgin museum, tel: 5436753 saturdaymoray farmers market, elgin plainstoneswrvs annual coffee morning, 10am-12noon, elgin highchurch hall, tea/coffee £2, all the usual stallswalk ten at belladrum’s italian gardens with marie curiecancer care, 6pm-10pm, enjoy a twilight stroll and raisemoney for the charity, visit the website atwww.mariecurie.org.uk/walkten to register4 sundaygrampian motorcycle convention, 11am-5pm, in associa-tion with the bon accord motorcycle club, the north’spremier motorcycle event!, vintage, classic and modernbike parades, classic racer demonstrations, trade shows,arena trials, super motos and the famous scottish champi-onship moped marathon!, grampian transport museum,alford, tel: 019755 64517 or visit www.gtm.org.uk7 wednesdayconcert by the band of her majesty’s royal marinesscotland, 7.30pm, elgin town hall, tickets £16 on sale atelgin library, tel. 01343 562600, in aid of SSAFA forces helpand the royal marines charitable trust, organised by therotary club of elgin10 saturdaycoffee morning, 10am-12noon, st. giles church hall, greyfri-ars street, elgin, various stalls, £2 entryorder of eastern star coffee morning, 10am-12noon, themasonic hall, aberlour, £1.50, all welcome, proceeds tolocal charities17 saturdaythemed market to celebrate national food & drink fortnight,elgin plainstones, by elgin BID in partnership with morayfarmers marketwestern front association - the railway operating division,royal engineers, in the great war - niall ferguson, 2.30pm,the gallery, elgin library, contact derek bird tel: 870562,email [email protected] or visit www.wfascotlandnorth.org.uk21 wednesday to 24 saturday‘get moray reading’ book festival, st giles church, elgin,sponsored by elgin BID, yeadons and supported by thescottish book trust25 sundayedinkillie community hall committee autumn teas afternoon,a great opportunity to walk/cycle to dunphail for refresh-ments and live music entertainment, [email protected] fridaymoray branch of UNICEF fundraising quiz with a difference,7pm for 7.30pm, johnston’s of elgin, £10 including punch &buffet, wine/soft drinks available, raffle, teams of 4, toreserve a table contact tricia tel: 551482 or irene tel: 544600

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Pear Gingerbread Cake120g black treacle110g golden syrup110g dark muscovado sugar230g self raising flour1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon mixed spice1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1tsp Bicarbonate of soda120g butter diced1 medium size firm pear1 ball of crystallized stem ginger 280ml milk1 large egg1kg loaf tin lined

1. Put the treacle and syrup into a small pan & heat on a gentleheat until thoroughly mixed, leave to cool. 2. Put the Muscovadosugar and milk in a small pan and heat on a gentle heat, stirring todissolve the sugar. Once dissolved remove from heat and leave tocool until lukewarm. 3. Place the flour, spices, bicarbonate of sodaand butter in to a bowl and with your fingers, or in a food processor,blend to fine breadcrumbs. 4. Peel and core the pear and dice,put to one side. Finely dice the stem ginger and leave aside. 5.Add the milk and sugar mix to the dry ingredients using a whisk toblend thoroughly. Repeat with the treacle and syrup mix, and beatthe egg before adding this. Add the stem ginger. 6. Pour into thelined loaf tin and sprinkle the diced pear on the top. It will sink intothe sponge whilst it's cooking. 7. Place in the centre of the oven at180°C (350°F) Gas 4 for 45 minutes to 1 hour. It will be well risen anduse a skewer to test the centre to check if it is cooked. It will beready when the skewer comes out clean. Allow it to cool com-pletely in the tin, before turning out. Enjoy either warm as apudding with ice-cream or cream, or at room temperature with acup of coffee or tea. Great for picnics too!

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The Moray Coast Motorcycle Club will be holding its 3rd annual Charity Poker Run in memory of fallen bikers on Sunday 7th August, leaving Tom Adamson's, Elgin at 12:30 (meeting/registration from 11:30 to 12:30).

Riders will ride to 5 locations along a predefined route of approxi-mately 100 miles. At each stop the rider (and pillion if taking part) will collect a card to form their poker hand then return to Toms to submit their hands. (full details of route/stops will be provided on the day)

There will be a cash prize of £100 for the best winning hand and also prizes for runner up hand and worst hand.

The entry fee is £10 (riders and pillions can both enter), which includes food and refreshments at Tom's afterwards and a free ticket for a raffle, with many great prizes (see below), which have been donated by local companies and individuals. Further raffle tickets can be purchased on the day. (Please feel free to donate a raffle prize)

Last years Charity Poker Run had around 100 entrants and together we raised over £800 which was used to purchase four flat screen TVs for Doctor Grays Childrens Ward in Elgin and for a donation to the ‘We are MacMillian’ local branch.

With your help we hope to make this another successful charity event, and the monies raised will be donated to charities (to be decided at a Club meeting after the event).

We look forward to seeing a big turnout on the day, and here's hoping the sun will shine.You dont need to know anything about poker to take part.

Prizes donated for the raffle include:

Voucher for Karting(Elgin Kart Raceway)

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If you would like donate a raffle prize please contact:Tracey on 07928 444376or email:[email protected]

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Popular for some years now, particularly for those whose time is very limited, a City Break is an excellent way of getting away for a few days and nights, and seeing some interesting and different culture. Perhaps the most common City from this part of the world has been Amsterdam because it is accessible in one flight from Aberdeen, but there are many European cities which now see large numbers of short- term visitors. The advantage of a City break is that you can come and go on any days of the week that you select, normally using scheduled aircraft to spend 3 or 4 nights in a city, with a complete selection of differing hotels. Imagine flying to Barcelona, direct from Edinburgh, for 3 nights, staying in a smart city hotel full of character which only offers Bed and Breakfast because there are so many restaurants that you would want to try for lunch and dinner in the evening. Because time is limited you don't wait hours for transfer coaches, but are transported to your hotel by taxi or car. Cities like Barcelona are excellent for walking about, seeing the marinas, waterfront, Las Ramblas shopping street and the Food market. Though no direct flights exist from Scotland, Vienna is another popular destination, with all its imperial splendour, Art Nouveau, waltzes and coffee houses. A grand ring of 19th century palaces surrounds the mediaeval city, with its narrow streets, hospitable inns, cafes and shops. Two sets of customers have recently joined a break to Vienna with a trip to Budapest, using the train to travel from one to the other. Both cities boast much of the 19th century grandeur of the Hapsburg Empire. It's Bela Bartok and Liszt Museums in Budapest as it is the Strauss family in Vienna.There are many suitable Italian cities to visit for a short time, and Florence is one of the finest settings of them all. On the banks of the River Arno, Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance and the city of Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Giotto, Dante and their patrons the Medici family. When you are there a visit to the Uffizi Gallery and Museum is a must!There are direct flights now from Edinburgh to Krakow, the cultural capital of Poland. Krakow is rich in museums, art galleries, concert halls and churches; as a university city it comes alive at night in cellar bars, restaurants and jazz clubs. Like Prague this city largely escaped destruction during the World War II. In Prague only one building was hit during that war, and it is now known as the American Church in honour of its bombers!

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For many this will be family holiday time, and the grass will be swaying in the breeze on your return. Resist the temptation to cut it right back all in one go, it will look traumatised for some time. Start with a high cut and reduce over a few weeks. We actually have a growth retardant we can apply before the holidays, and it slows the grass right down for 4 – 6 weeks !

For more information about seasonal lawn improvements from just £15 per qtr, plus useful downloads and photos go to www.greenthumb.co.uk or contact Alastair or Fiona for a FREE lawn analysis on 01667 404774. Although GreenThumb is a national franchise with over 200 branches across the UK, we are locally based in Cawdor and cover the whole Moray Firth area.

After one of the coldest winters on record, followed by the driest March and April on record, late spring and early summer was thoroughly wet and cool, and some gale force winds blew for good measure. All this has provided very stressful conditions for our lawns this year so far, although the farmers and gardeners in the south-east will no doubt have welcomed some of our rain.

We are now spreading a slow release fertiliser for the summer, and doing a second weedkill spray. The first weeds to appear each year include old favourites such as daisies and dandelions (thereseemed to be a dandelion epidemic around the Moray Firth this spring), but now we are seeing clover and buttercups getting going big time. The rain doesn’t only get the grass growing but the weeds love it too.

The biggest problem we see on lawns (at all times of the year) is mowing too short, usually a man-thing I have to say. We recommend a cut not shorter than 1”. The grass will look greener with a bit of leaf left. It will be stronger too as it uses the leaf surface to absorb moisture, air and light. This allows it to grow more vigorously and it will be in a better condition to take up any fertiliser it is being offered. The worse thing is, a weak, poorly, scalped lawn is not strong enough to fight off competition from moss and weeds. In our area, moss needs little encouragement and is the No.1 issue on our lawns.

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