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AVIEMORE CEILIDHDANCERSMeet monthly, 8pm - midnight atthe Aviemore Village Hall.Licensed bar and interval withrefreshments and raffle. Fordetails contact Patsy Thompsonon 01540 651377

AVIEMORE COMMUNITY CAFEWednesdays 10am - 4pm. StAndrew's Church Hall. Tea,coffee, home baking; and home-made soup and roll or cheesescone from 12noon. A warmwelcome awaits you. Contact Jane Alexander:[email protected]

AVIEMORE TINY TOTSWednesdays 10am - 12noon,Aviemore Youth Centre. Indoorplay equipment & activities for 0- 3 year olds. Facebook pageAviemore Tiny Tots. Email :[email protected].

BEADING & JEWELLERYMAKING WORKSHOPSThe Imagination Workshop,Inverdruie, Aviemore. Learn howto use beads and wire to makeyour own amazing jewellery. CallGayle Penney on 01479 812111

ARCHERY IN ABERLOUR -GLENLIVET ARCHERSTarget Archery club, for Recurve,Traditional & Longbow archers.Small, friendly club, junior tosenior, all abilities. We shootevery Wednesday and Sunday.Affiliated to Archery GB (GNAS)& Scottish Archery Association.For details or general nformationcall Michael on 01807 590493, oremail: [email protected]

BADENOCH & STRATHSPEYRAMBLERSEvery other weekend, alternateSaturdays & Sundays. ContactElizabeth Longley 01479 851735/ [email protected] formore information about ourwalks and membership details.

BALL - OVER 60'S CLUBMeets on Wednesdays from10am - 12.15pm at MemorialHall, Tomintoul.

BOHARM BOOTCAMPMonday and Thursday classes7pm - 8pm. Beginners’ classstarting Tuesday 4th September7:30pm - 8.30pm at Boharm Hall,Mulben. Classes £1.50. ContactLorraine: 01582 860338.

DUFFTOWN OVER SIXTIESMeet every Wednesdayafternoon 2pm-4pm in Back Hallof Memorial Hall, Dufftown.Varied weekly entertainment:quiz, bingo, live entertainmentetc and a cup of tea every week.Membership £3. Annual summerbus outing. Tel: 01340 820388,01340 820582, or 01340 820264.

THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGIONThe Square, Grantown-on-SpeyMorayshire, PH26 3HF. Call01479 873690

FITNESS CLASSES ATBADENOCH CENTRESpey Street, Kingussie. Variety ofaerobic classes includingaerobics, body blast, piyo, turbokick, boxercise, circuits. CallDonna Reilly on 01540 662485

GRANTOWN & DISTRICTDRAMA GROUPThursdays, 7pm, YM/CommunityCentre. All new members andyoung people welcome. CallJennifer Tiller on 01479 872262

GRANTOWN AND DISTRICTBILLIARDS AND SNOOKERCLUBMeets on Monday, Wednesday,Fridays and Saturdays 7pm -10pm at Old Church Hall in Dulnain Bridge, near Grantown-on-Spey.

GRANTOWN 1ST RAINBOWSWe meet once a week for fun,crafts and friendship. Ages 5-7Contact Jaci for information or toput a girl on the waiting list. Tel:01479 873728

GRANTOWN ON SPEYBOWLING CLUBClub nights on Monday. ‘Comeand Try’ on Thursday eveningsfrom May to September. Allwelcome. Equipment providedContact: Sandra South on 01479873510

STRATHSPEY RUGBYFOOTBALL CLUBPoll Creagan, Newtonmore.Contact the secretary IanChadburn on 01540 673686

THE UPHILL SKI CLUB OFGREAT BRITAIN8 Gran Cairngorm Ski, AviemorePH22 1RB. Call 01479 861 272

THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGIONBurnside Road, Aviemore,Highlands and Islands PH221SQ. Contact us on 01479810892

TREES FOR LIFE GREENDAYS OUTFor people in Moray & Inverness-shire. Spend a day carrying outconservation tasks. Transport,tools and training free of charge.Pick ups available. Volunteers over18 with a reasonable level offitness. Every Wed & last Sun ofthe month. Booking essential. CallMick on 01309 691292 or [email protected]

WESTERN FRONTASSOCIATIONWe hold 9 meetings per year onSaturday afternoons in ElginLibrary. Open to anyone with aninterest in WW1. Contact DerekBird on 01343 870562 or [email protected]

T-EXCHANGE MAKERSPACEMake things, build things andexchange ideas. Third Friday ofevery month 7:30pm at FindhornVillage Centre. Details on www.t-exchange.net or contact Billon 07925 551191.

EDINVILLIE BADMINTONCLUBMeets Thursdays at the Hall.There is a junior section whichstarts at 6pm until 7.30pm.Junior coaching for attendeesonly from 7.30pm - 8pm. ALLjuniors MUST be accompaniedby an adult. Adult section startsat 8.00pm until late. Call PaulaRoberts on 01340 810620 or forthe Junior Club Andrea Fuller on01340 871745.

EDINVILLIE DARTS CLUBMeets Wednesdays from 7pm inthe Edinvillie Hall. Anyone 13years and over is welcomewhatever your ability! For moreinformation call Heather on01340 871322

SALTIRE SOCIETY HIGHLANDBRANCHMeets Saturday mornings inInverness for talks on a widerange of Scottish topics. StAndrews Day celebrations,Burns lunch and summer outing.Call Alan Niven on 01667 459449or email:[email protected]

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Our offices are at Inverness Airport, butwe will consider a degree of homeworking combined with attendance inthe office.

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ARCHITECT/TECHNOLOGISTWell Remunerated£

DRUMDUAN UPPER SCHOOL ...is a new school forstudents aged 16-18, in the same grounds asMoray Steiner School, Forres. Althoughindependent from one another the two schools willprovide an integrated educational campus basedon Steiner principles for students aged 3-18.

We are seeking individuals with or without aneducational background to serve as trustees ofthe new school, and will be pleased to receiveapplications from any interested parties. Pleaseprovide as much background information aspossible.

Apply to [email protected] or write to: -Rachel Phillips, Drumduan Upper School,

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It’s flaming June and no doubt weare all hoping for a long, hot,glorious summer. We want to puton the sun cream and look out thesunglasses so that we can gaze atthe brightness of the sun. But canyou still have warmth and lighteven if the sun doesn’t shine? Notthe artificial warmth and light thatcomes from a sun bed, but realgenuine warmth and light? Yes,you can!

Better still we can actually be thesource of warmth and light for otherpeople by letting the love of Jesusshine through us when we live andact according to his example andcommand. We all know what it islike when we meet someone who isrude to us. It could be someone wemeet in the course of our work, orat the shops or a neighbour or evena family member. Encounters suchas these leave us feeling cold andgrey and dispirited. If we arehonest, we have almost certainly, ina moment of weakness, treatedsomeone like that ourselves – andoften regretted it later. How muchbetter it is when we have givenpeople a glow that lasts all day andeven longer because we showed

them kindness, understanding,encouragement, forgiveness andgenerosity. It is quite possible,indeed quite certain, that by a kindword or deed we will often havebrought warmth and light to aperson without even realising it.

John’s Gospel in Chapter 13 andverse 34 records how Jesus gavehis disciples a new commandmentto love one another. “As I haveloved you, so are you to love oneanother” he said. It hardly seemslike a new commandment howeveras the Bible is full of exhortations tolove God and one another. As inthe Law of Moses for example, inLeviticus 19:18 “but love yourneighbour as yourself,” or in theamazing words of Jesus inMatthew 5:43 and 44 “You haveheard that it was said, ‘Love yourneighbour and hate your enemy.’‘But I tell you: Love your enemiesand pray for those who persecuteyou, that you may be children ofGod.’ There are very many calls tolove in the Bible.

The new thing in Jesus’commandment to his disciples wasthat they were to love one another

as Jesus had loved them (v.34.)Jesus is the model of love forothers - not soppy, sentimentallove, but honest self-giving love. Ithas been said that Jesus lovedeach person as if there was no-oneelse in the world to love; and yet Heloved everyone.

Whatever the weather, we canspread warmth and light by lettingJesus live in us through our acts ofkindness, words of encouragementand selfless generosity. Let’s liveChrist-inspired glorious lives!

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Kingussie Parish Church Sundays 11am. All welcome.www.kingussieparishchurch.org.ukKnockando, Elchies & Archiestown Parish Church ofScotland Sundays 10am. Tel : 01340 831381.Mortlach Parish Church Sundays at 10.30am Tel: 01340820049 (session clerk). All welcome.Rothes Parish Church Sundays 11.30am. Tel: 01340831381.Rothiemurchus & Aviemore Church of Scotland St Andrews Church, Grampian Road, Aviemore. Sundays11.15am. Website: www.standrews-aviemore.org.ukSt Columba Episcopal ChurchHigh Street, Grantown, P263LD. Sundays 10.30am: Holy Communion. Ven. RichardGillings: [email protected] or phone 01479831365.St John Episcopal Church Sunday 10.30am: Eucharist.

Followed by refreshments in the church hall. Email:[email protected] Michael Episcopal Church St Michael's EpiscopalChurch, Conval Street, Dufftown. Family Eucharist everySunday at 11 am. All welcome. Tel: 01343 862808.St Margaret of Scotland, Episcopal Church High Street,Aberlour, AB38 9QD. Sundays 10am: Eucharist. Tel: 01340881764. Website: www.stmargaretsaberlour.co.ukTomintoul Church of Scotland Sunday morning service11.15am All welcome.

These are listed alphabetically from K - T and areregularly rotated. If you are a member of a church notlisted here or if there are any amendments to be made toexisting details, please email [email protected] call 01309 690063

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I recentlycame across a young man whoprofessed to have the answer tolife. Listen to nobody, ask fornobody’s help and rely entirelyupon oneself. Good advice for arecluse maybe but I think thatwe were designed to interactwith each other and when thatgoes well there can be nogreater joy. All it takes is for usto think more of our neighboursthan ourselves!

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Matters Arising

a) Strathspey RailwayB Dunlop reported that MacKellars Sub SeaLtd has finished the work to the bridge forthe river Dulnain and that it is now beingpainted, help from the Army is being sought.P Mathieson suggested that some publicityshould be organised for the positioning ofthe bridge, B Lobban indicated that might besomething that Highland Council PR Deptcould help with. B Dunlop went on to give an update on theHML 150 Celebrations planned for 3rdAugust. A landau and horses have beensourced for transporting Lord and LadySeafield, there will be an exhibition in theMuseum for the event and it is hoped thatthe shops will have appropriate windowdisplays for the parade. It was suggestedthat Eden Court Theatre should beapproached for help with costumes.Unfortunately it looks as if it will beprohibitively expensive to move the engineto the triangle, as the crane and low loaderwill cost in the region of £4500, althoughfunding sources are being pursued.b)Grant House RenovationOn going.c)Ian Charles HospitalJ Beveridge said that there would be an itemon the agenda at the next Ward Forumwhere Nigel Small is due to give apresentation on future health services. ESutton expressed concerns that had beenraised with him that there was a lack ofinformation making it’s way to thecommunity. J Beveridge responded thateveryone was welcome to go to the WardForum to find out more. Both he and BLobban stressed that the consultationprocess was at a very early stage.Other issues:Roads and Crossings – E Sutton said thatalthough the timer for the road crossing atthe traffic lights outside GrantownNewspaper had been checked, it stillseemed that the beeper switched off tooquickly.

Gritting of the road outside the PrimarySchool is still being monitored, but is still intermittentVisitors Centre – This will be open over thesummer.Town Signs – There is a redesign underway.Allotments – Interested residents shouldattend the Anagach Woods Trustmeeting/drop-in to register their desire forland to be allocated for his purpose.

Chairman’s Report

J Beveridge told the meeting that the nextWard Forum is on the 20th of March in TheTownhouse.

Reports from Sub-committees

Festive LightsC Sinclair said that the next fundraiser willbe the Golf Day at Craggan on Sat 18thMay. It is hoped that there will be even moreteams than last year.PlanningOnly two applications had been notified :-13/00733/FUL Proposed extension to rearof house. Broompark Cottage, Craggan (Mr& Mrs D Brown)13/00854/FUL Proposed extension to rearof property. Cuil-Na-Sith, Mossie Road(John Paterson)It was agreed no comment was required oneither.HogmanayP Mathieson asked if there was anyinformation on the alternate funding of thefireworks. J Beveridge said not.a) Community CentreJ Beveridge reported that the vintagefashion show was a great success and thatthere will be a vintage fair on the 23rd ofMarch.J Beveridge informed the meeting that thenew Police Chief will be at the Ward Forum. c) Team GrantownB Dunlop attended the last meeting along with around nine others, there will be a lettersent to everyone in the community informingthem of the opportunities and encouraging

them to get involved. A proposed Town Signdesign was tabled and received generalapproval. J Beveridge expresseddisappointment that there will be no paidpost to move this project forward.

Highland Council

Due to ill health the Highland Council reportwas unavailable. B Lobban had nothing toadd to what was said previously.

Correspondence

A letter from SSE stating that they werebeginning the work to put in the new pylonsalong the A9, resulting in significantdisruption during the months of July andAugust. It was agreed that the CommunityCouncil will write to SSE to express theirprofound misgivings about the timing of thework and the subsequent impact on thelocal tourist industry and their crucialsummer trading months.

An email from the RSPB requesting ameeting with the Community Council toexplain one of their local projects. JBeveridge invited them to the next meetingof the Community Council

A letter from PACE to thank the CommunityCouncil for their donation to help with the tripto Edinburgh.

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E Sutton enquired whether the treasurer’sreport had included the monies for the PASystem. J Beveridge advised that themoney had not yet been paid out, so wasstill in the account.

E Sutton asked for an updated insurancecertificate for Motormania. J Beveridge is tosupply this.

The Chairman thanked everyone forattending the meeting, which was closed at20.45 hrs. The date of the next meeting:Tuesday 16th April @ 19.30 hrs

ExTRACTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF 19TH MARCH 2013 OF GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY & VICINITY COMMUNITY COUNCIL

aviemore & VccMeets 2nd Thursday of every month, 7.30pm in St Andrews Church Hall,Aviemore. Contact John Grierson on:01479 811280

Grantown-on-spey & VccMeets 3rd Tuesday of every monthexcept July, 7:30pm in the TownHouse, Grantown. Contact Jim Beveridge on: 01479 872332

newtonmore community councilMeets first Monday of every monthexcept for August and January, 7.30pmVillage Hall, Newtonmore Contact: Nigel Nicol on:01540 670188

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COMMUNITY COUNCIL NEWS

ParliamentBlog“

”As a keen bird enthusiast, I was delighted to take

part in one of the RSPB Caper-Watches during the

capercaillie mating season this spring.

The watch was held at the Loch Garten Osprey

Centre and, despite the 5am start, the renowned

mating display of the male capercaillie is a popular

attraction with visitors to the area and local enthusiasts alike.

Although I am no stranger to an early start, I’m rarely able to spend one

in such stunning surroundings as those at Loch Garten – made all the

more beautiful by the unseasonal May snowfall. It is a glorious example

of the sort of natural, educational experience we can offer our own young

people to encourage their appreciation of our local environment.

I thoroughly enjoyed my first Caper-Watch and think it’s a fantastic

experience to be able to offer visitors. I am grateful to the RSPB for

inviting me along.

Recently my four year old daughter told me:"Daddy - you look like SHREK" I must admit,people have said nicer things to me. But thoseSpotlight readers who have seen the movies, willknow that Shrek is a lovable character - so perhapsthat is what she meant.I regaled the 200 strong audience with this tale

when speaking at the SHREC event in Inverness - Scottish HighlandRenewable Energy Conference! There is a positive tale to be told: now thereare no less than 15,000 jobs in the Highlands & Islands in energy - oil gasrenewables, nuclear decommissioning, biomass and so on. Ten years agothat figure was only 10,000. So, the efforts that many have been makingare bearing fruit. And, in the Highlands, the angry seas, strong tides, howlingwinds are not in fact just bad weather - they are an enormous opportunity.Inverness is increasingly seen as the Renewable Energy Gateway. Theconference heard the huge progress made in community renewables - whichcreates funding for many of the most remote communities all over. Of course,renewables, and in particular on shore is controversial - but there is clearsupport and we are working hard to improve the procedures to ensure thatturbines are appropriately located. So, this SHREC conference was a chanceto have further communication to work closely together for the future.And, I must deny any claim that I have funny vuvuzela shaped ears!

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Spring Bank Holiday Mon 27th May 2013Father’s Day Sun 16th Jun 2013Summer Bank Holiday Mon 5th Aug 2013British Summertime Ends Sun 27th Oct 2013Halloween Thurs 31st Oct 2013Guy Fawkes Day Tues 5th Nov 2013St Andrew’s Day Sat 30th Nov 2014St Andrew’s Day (observed) Mon 2nd Dec 2013

Christmas Day Wed 25th Dec 2013Boxing Day Thurs 26th Dec 2013New Year’s Eve Tues 31st Dec 2013 New Year’s Day Wed 1st Jan 2014Scottish Bank Holiday Thurs 2nd Jan 2014Chinese New Year Fri 31st Jan 2014Valentine’s Day Fri 14th Feb 2014Mother’s Day Sun 30th Mar 2014

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Aberlour Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01340 871693

Aberlour Post Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01340 871201

Aviemore Citizens Advice Bureau. . . . . . . . 01479 810919

Aviemore Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01479 813141

Aviemore Post Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01479 811056

Aviemore Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01479 813146

Aviemore Social Work Services . . . . . . . . . 01479 810251

Aviemore Tourist Information . . . . . . . . . . . 01479 810363

Badenoch Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01540 661596

Badenoch Learning & Resource Centre . . . 01540 662420

Dufftown Post Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01340 820244

Dufftown Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01340 820272

Grantown Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01479 873175

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

PHARMACIESAberlour Pharmacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01340 871279

Aviemore Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01479 810259

Clark Munro Ltd (Grantown) . . . . . . . . . . . . 01479 873711

Davidsons Chemists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01339 755409

Lloyds Pharmacy (Grantown). . . . . . . . . . . 01479 872006

Rothes Pharmacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01340 831233

VETSAberlour Veterinary Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . 01340 871385

Andrew Rafferty Veterinary Centre. . . . . . . 01479 872272

Morven Veterinary Practice Ltd . . . . . . . . . 01975 962837

VILLAGE HALLS AND COMMUNITY CENTRESArchiestown Village Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01340 810442

Aviemore Church Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01479 810280

Boat of Garten Community Hall . . . . . . . . . 01479 831213

Dufftown Community Centre . . . . . . . . . . . 01340 871641

Dufftown Mortlach Memorial Hall . . . . . . . . 01340 820287

Edinvillie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01340 871745

Fleming Hall (Aberlour) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01340 871853

Glenlivet Public Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01807 590486

Glenrinnes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01340 821061

Grant Hall (Rothes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01340 831578

Speyside Sports and Community . . . . . . . . 01340 871641

Tomintoul Richmond Memorial Hall . . . . . . 01807 580709

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MORAY COUNCIL SCHOOLSfor 2012/2013 (all dates inclusive)Speyside High & Feeders Mon 3rd Jun 2013Summer Term Ends Fri 5th Jul 2013for 2013/2014 (all dates inclusive)Autumn Term Starts Tues 20th Aug 2013Autumn Term Ends Fri 11th Oct 2013Autumn Holiday Starts Mon 14th Oct 2013Autumn Holiday Ends Fri 25th Oct 2013Winter Term Starts Mon 28th Oct 2013In-Service Day Mon 18th Nov 2013In-Service Day Tues 19th Nov 2013Winter Term Ends Fri 20th Dec 2013

HIGHLAND COUNCIL SCHOOLSfor 2012/2013 (all dates inclusive)Summer Term Ends Fri 28th Jun 2013for 2013/2014 (all dates inclusive)Regional Closure Mon 19th Aug 2013Autumn Term Starts Tues 20th Aug 2013Autumn Term Ends Fri 4th Oct 2013Regional Closure Mon 21st Oct 2013Winter Term Starts Tues 22nd Oct 2013Winter Term Ends Fri 20th Dec 2013Spring Term Starts Mon 6th Jan 2014Holiday Closure Mon 17th Feb 2014Holiday Closure Tues 18th Feb 2014

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He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. John 3:36

Did it ever occur to you that everyone must answer this question? I must answer it. You must answer it. It’s the most important question you will ever answer. God requires an answer. Your whole future depends upon the answer to this question! I cannot answer for you and you cannot answer for me. Each must answer for himself. We MUST answer since God holds each of us personally, and eternally, respon-sible for what we do with His Son, Jesus Christ the Saviour.

If you were in the crowd that day, would you have cried ‘Crucify Him!’ Or would you, like Pilate, just try to avoid the issue? Pilate washed his hands and said that he was innocent of this man’s blood – but he was guilty of rejecting Christ...and if we do not accept the Lord Jesus Christ for what he is – the Son of God and Saviour of the world – then we too are guilty of his blood, and God will hold us to account. The question is now; What will YOU do with Jesus which is called Christ?

We need a Saviour because we are all sinners guilty of o�ending a Holy God, and God’s righteous wrath is what we deserve. But God in mercy has provided a Way of escape. He gave his only Begotten Son, that “whosoever believeth on Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). He came into the world that whosoever believeth in Him should not walk in darkness The Lord Jesus Christ, by His death,

met every just and holy claim God had against sin. And then He rose again in victory for death had no hold on Him. What will YOU do with Jesus which is called Christ?

The question is not ‘Are you sincere?’ or ‘Are you doing the best you can?’ or ‘Have you joined a church? or ‘Have you been baptised?’ Perhaps you still think that your good works and morality will save you? No, it is a divine, living Person that is before you, the One who said “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life, no man cometh unto the Father but by Me” (John 14:6) Have you received the Lord Jesus Christ as your own personal Saviour? Are you trusting in His shed blood and work on the cross alone for salvation?

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30 thursdaysouledout! ecstatic dance for mind, body, spirit7:45pm. £3. text/call: 07745 930383.

31 fridaynorthern roots music festival 7:30pm. bogbain farm,inverness. 01463 772800. www.bogbainfarm.com

JUNE1 saturdayfundraising for ‘mary’s meals’ 1pm - 5pm,carrbridge village hall. tea, face painting, crafts,lucky dip and much more. paintings for sale, artexhibitions and music by anne dickson. contactmary anderson on 01479 841409 for more details.grantown primary school fun day 12pm - 3pm. bbq,stalls, arts & crafts, mini highland games, pet show,children’s talent show, ‘great primary bake off’, 10k,5k & fun run. car boot sale - £5 a pitch. call bernieon 01479 870143 to book and for more details.

2 sundayladies sweet and savoury stableford open from 9amat abernethy golf club. for details call 01479 821305or visit www.abernethygolfclub.com

moray & highland junior orienteering competition.10.30am, dallaschyle near cawdor. an annual eventaimed at youngsters who have discoveredorienteering through school. adults welcome too.for details visit www.invoc.org.uk bell’s rotary marafun 12pm. organised by the rotaryclub of elgin. team relay through elgin city centrestreets. music, stalls, classic & new cars, etc.

4 tuesdaymacs moray area cancer support 2pm-4pm. moraycoast medical practice, lossiemouth. call 07516219151 for info.venue change * sounds familiar singing group2:30pm-4pm. hilton church, inverness. for peoplewith dementia & their carers. for info & reservations,contact 01463 233231.

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KAM Hair and Body Spa has a long and proud history of being North Scotland's leading hair and beauty salon. Situated in the picturesque town of Lossiemouth, Moray, the award-winning team of 19 hair directors, stylists and beauty therapists prides itself on providing the complete hair and body experience.

KAM has been delivering exceptional service for over 20 years. Back in 1991, owner Karen Thomson took on the original premises of Square Cuts, developing it into a thriving salon before moving to larger premises on Queen Street in 2003 and renaming it KAM. Expanding into beauty, KAM’s reputation for excellence has continued to spread, and demand for its range of hair and beauty services has grown to such an extent that this year they have had to expand the salon.

KAM is recognised as a leading salon within the hair and beauty industry. Its list of accolades includes finalising for Scottish Hairdresser of the Year at the British Hairdressing Awards, and this year KAM was proud to have three team members fight off stiff competition to secure places at the L’Oreal Colour Trophy Regional Finals.

Whether it’s a simple cut or a complete restyle, you can be sure you’re in the hands of an expert at KAM. Every member of the team aims to create a bespoke style for each individual, taking into account for example not only your face shape, hair condition and skin tone but also your lifestyle and hair care routine. That’s why you’ll receive an in-depth consultation at every visit to ensure your final look is tailored to suit you perfectly, leaving you looking and feeling amazing.

Making you feel special is of paramount importance to the team- from relaxing in their massage chairs having your hair cleansed and conditioned, to choosing from their list of drinks, you will feel truly indulged in their luxurious and spacious surroundings. Exceptional customer service is offered at every point of your visit, and it doesn’t stop when you leave the salon - KAM always advises the best way to care for your hair in between salon visits, recommending the best products for your unique hair needs, as well as top tips for maintaining your look.

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For the ultimate in relaxation KAM’s treatments from 5 award winning spa company, ESPA are not to be missed. With a truly holistic approach to modern living, their treatments are second to none and products contain only the purest extracts and are paraben free. At KAM there’s a treatment for your every need, be it face, body or mind, and don’t forget they’re great for men too.

KAM also stocks a range of great products including Environ, Jane Iredale mineral skin care makeup, and Advanced Nutrition Programme - all of which are part of the International Institute of Anti Ageing, and that’s not all; KAM regularly has experts visit the salon and offers skin analysis sessions, allowing you to discover all that's good and bad about your skin. In addition, KAM also offers a wide range of nail, waxing and tanning treatments and products.

If you’re a bride-to-be, KAM will make sure you’re picture perfect on your big day. From your initial consultation where the team will talk you through a range of options using moodboards to inspire your look, you’ll be confident that every detail will be taken care of, including hair, make up, tanning and nails for you and your bridal party.

KAM provides its team with intense training to ensure that all services are carried out to the very highest standard. All team members participate in regular training and development to continuously build upon their knowledge and skills, ensuring they are always at the very top of their game. That’s why KAM team members are in such high demand. For example, Owner Karen is a member of the Matrix Artistic Team and Salon Manager Paula is a member of the Matrix Education Team. They are both regularly called upon to travel the globe to act as ambassadors for the hairdressing industry, inspiring others with their world-class cutting and colouring techniques. If a career at KAM sounds like something you would like to be a part of, get in touch.

With so much on offer, it’s clear why KAM is now the premier hair and beauty destination. Keep up to date with their latest news and offers by checking KAM’s website www.kamhairandbodyspa.co.uk or Facebook at ‘KamSalon’ and Twitter at ‘KAMHAIRBODYFACE’.Quote ‘spotlight’ when booking your appointment to be entered into the KAM prize draw for the latest body wash and body lotion from ESPA. The team at KAM looks forward to welcoming you to their salon where you’ll experience the very best in hair and beauty.

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5 wednesdaystrathspey draughts association agm & prizegiving7pm at outdoor draughts board, the square,grantown-on-spey. all draughts players, beingstrathspey residents, welcome. free. 01479 873814heavenly pieces - afternoon teas 2pm - 4pm,knockando church. visit www.moraykirk.co.uk

7 fridaysigma (moray’s astronomy club): agm 7pm for a7:30pm start. birnie village hall, near elgin.www.sigma-astro.co.uk

7 friday - 9 sundayrockness 2013 in its eighth year, the three-day longfestival offers an eclectic selection of bands in abeautiful location on the banks of loch ness, nearinverness, in scotland. visit www.rockness.co.uk

8 saturdaycairngorm 100/50 cycle sportive 9:30am - 5pm. uk’shighest event on a public road (632m). £39.www.handsonevents.co.ukkinloss family fun day 10am - 4pm at the playingfields near kinloss swimming pool. craft stalls, kidsfair ground rides, martial arts, dance, cheerleadingdemos, army & raf demonstration & much more.

9 sundaywalk, jog, run moray summer 5k and 1.5k challengeaberlour. www.walkjogrunmoray.org.uk

10 mondaymasonry and the restoration of the mysteries - a talkby keith bailey 7pm, ramnee hotel, forres. ancientuniversal mysteries. for details call 01309 671700 orvisit www.grandlodgeaum.org

14 friday - 16 sundaytmsa keith festival - numerous concerts, ceilidhs &competitions celebrating scottish traditional music.for details visit www.tmsakeithfestival.blogspot.co.uk

15 saturdaythe western front association: “first blitz: the 1918german campaign to bomb london” 2:30pm. elgin library. 01343 870562. [email protected]

15 saturday - 16 sundaybikefest @ kingussie races, stalls and activities.www.kingussie.co.uk/bikefestbike balmoral bike challenge. aboyne, balmoral.contact: [email protected] the 21st annual bikeathon contact: ardvonie park,kingussie. www.kingussie.co.uk/bikefestcake walk with story ryvoan circuit (glenmore nearaviemore). 10am at highland council, glenurquhartroad. contact guy & jocelyn on 07724 992790 fordetails and a lift.

WEDNESDAY JUNE 19th8 pm .........................Whisky Nosing And Tasting

THURSDAY JUNE 20TH10am ..................... The Three Rivers Walk, Forres10am ........................ Navigation Skills, Cromdale11am ...................Wellhill Culbin to Findhorn Bay11pm ..................... Sunrise on top of Ben Rinnes

FRIDAY JUNE 21st8.45am .......................... Glenlivet to Glen Fiddich10am ............................Hopeman to Lossiemouth10am........................ Benromach Distillery, Forres10.30am.............................Grantown to Cromdale10.30am.............. Forres Woodlands for Disabled 11am............................................ Fochabers Trail 6.30pm .......................................Findhorn Gorges7pm ....................... Safety in the Hills Talk, Forres

SATURDAY JUNE 22nd10.15am...........................................Keith Circular10am............................Ballindalloch - Knockando11.15am........................... Dufftown Story Walks 11.45pm ........................... Dufftown Story Walks 21.45pm .................. Aberlour to MacAllan Circular2pm ................................Nature Walk at Spey Bay4pm ..............................Dufftown Distilleries Walk9pm .......... Ghost Train Walk, Grantown to Forres

SUNDAY JUNE 23rd9.45am............................... Viking Walk, Dufftown11am................ WW II History Walk, Lossiemouth11.00am.....................Walk & Train ride, Dufftown2pm ................................Nature Walk at Spey Bay1.45pm ...................................... Aberlour Circular1.45pm ............................ Dufftown Story Walks 3

MONDAY JUNE 24th10am.......................................... Glenfiddich Walk10.30am.......................................... Forres Waters11.45am.................. Auchindoun Castle, Dufftown

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16 sundayglenrinnes big breakfast 10am - 12pm, glenrinnescommunity centre.

18 tuesday‘blooming great tea party’ on cairngorm mountain2:30pm - 4pm join in the fun, bring along a friend &enjoy delicious tea and cakes in a glorious settingand help support marie curie! for details & to bookin advance email cairngormmountain.org.uk orphone 01479 861300.

19 wednesday'david' - a musical by roger jones 7pm in aberlourparish church. presented by aberlour church choir &friends. admission by donation. all welcome.

19 wednesday - 24 mondaymoray walking festival 2013 exciting walks and otheractivities. see advert in magazine for details or visitwww.moraywalkingfestival.co.uk

20 thursdaygrantown museum & heritage trust strawberry tea2pm - 4pm and 6pm - 8pm, in the grounds of themuseum, grantown-on-spey. enjoy live music fromgrantown schools.after-school orienteering taster 4pm - 6:30pm, culbinforest. a beginner-level event ideal for anyonethinking of taking part in the big 6-day festival at theend of july. visit www.moravianorienteering.orgplease note the performance of ‘treasure island’ atcawdor castle is on july 20th not june 20th aspreviously advertised.

21 fridayafter-school orienteering taster 4pm - 6:30pm,roseisle forest. a repeat of last beginner-level event.ideal for anyone thinking of taking part in the big 6-day festival at the end of july. for details visitwww.moravianorienteering.org

22 saturdayorienteering in forres 10:15am. the latest inmoravian orienteering club's popular saturday seriesincorporating the moray schools leaguecompetition. visit www.moravianorienteering.org

22 saturday - 23 sundayscottish traditional boat festival 10am. portsoy, banffshire. 01261 842 951.

www.scottishtraditionalboatfestival.co.ukdava way ghost train walk 10pm. starting at thesquare, grantown-on-spey. more info and costs atdavaway.org.uk & www.moraywalkingfestival.co.uk23 sundaythe glen moray great bike ride elgin. three distanceoptions: 10 miles, 25 miles & 75 miles. contactmoray council: 01343 563891.

26 wednesdaycurtis stigers @ ironworks 7:30pm. seated. 08717894173. www.ironworksvenue.com

27 thursdayheadway highland social night 7pm - 9pm at insheschurch. if you have suffered a brain inury or are acarer or family member come along for a chat. formore details contact 07767 416006after-school orienteering taster 4pm - 6:30pm,roseisle forest. a repeat of last week's beginner-levelevent ideal for anyone thinking of taking part in thebig 6-day festival at the end of july. for details visit www.moravianorienteering.org

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28 fridaymosstodloch quiz night 7pm quiz starts at 7.30pm,speymouth hall, mosstodloch. teams of up to 4 at £2per member. tea & biscuits served at half time freeof charge! cash prize & normal - donationswelcome. call steve fowler 01343 820046 for details.after-school orienteering taster 4pm - 6:30pm, culbinforest. a repeat of last week's beginner-level eventideal for anyone thinking of taking part in the big 6-day festival at the end of july. for details visitwww.moravianorienteering.orgluke from channel 4’s ‘undateables’ @ ironworks8pm. 16+ 0871 7894173. www.iroworksvenue.com

29 saturdayarmed forces day event starting from the eastgatecentre parading through the city centre to thenorthern meeting park. there will be a drumheadservice followed by an afternoon of entertainment.www.armedforcesday.org.ukpiping hot forres - european pipe bandchampionships grant park, forres.www.pipinghotforres.com

29 saturday - 30 sundayscotland's gardens - cuddy's well, clephanton12:30pm-8:30pm.

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2 tuesdaymacs moray area cancer support 2pm-4pm. moraycoast medical practise, lossiemouth. 07516 219151

5 fridaysigma (moray’s astronomy club): “solar outdoor astronomical kitchen event” 7pm for a 7:30pm start.www.sigma-astro.co.uk

5 friday - 7 sundayburgie international horse trials 9am - 5pm. burgiehouse, by forres. 01343 850128 www.burgie.org

6 saturdaycorrieyairack challenge run/cycle 11am. scotland'stoughest mountain duathlon followed by thekincraig ceilidh.

7 sunday - 12 fridaykingussie golf festival kingussie golf course. men’s,ladies, juniors and teams. prize giving on the fridaynight. www.kingussie-golf.co.uk

13 saturdaythe western front association: “fishermen against thekaiser” by douglas d’enno 2:30pm. elgin library.01343 870562. [email protected]

20 saturday tomintoul highland games 11am - 5.30pm. in thepublic park. highland dancing, piping, hill race,pibroch competitions & heavy events. [email protected] air performance of ‘treasure island’ 6pm,cawdor castle. a swashbuckling family musical.adults £15 / cons £10 / family £45. to book call01667 404401or email [email protected]

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Experience one of Scotland’s best-kept sporting secrets and discover the parts of Nairnshire and Moray that normal visitors don’t reach!The Scottish 6 days is a summer festival of adventure running where the fastest runners SOMETIMES win. Whoever makes fewest mistakes is king!Join 3,500 competitors from all over the world to �nd out if you’re magic or tragic with a map in your hand. Run, jog or walk against the clock to see how quickly you can complete your course in six fantastic locations in the local countryside. From toddlers on the ‘follow the string through the woods’ course, to some of the world’s best adventure runners toughing it out at the top, there’s something for everyone who enjoys the great outdoors.www.scottish6days.com/2013

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Orienteering is no ordinary run. And this is no ordinary event. The Scottish 6 Days Orienteering Festival has been happening every two years in Scotland since it was first staged (in Moray) in 1977. Since then it has grown to become one of Scotland’s biggest mass-participation sporting events.Returning to this area after a 10-year absence, with an iconic whisky still as its logo, Moray 2013 is set to bring a £2 million boost to our economy. Up to 4,000 runners, joggers and walkers will descend on us from all over the world, attracted by the fabulous Moray terrain and the unique Scottish flavour of what’s on offer outside the competition. Brodie Castle hosts the Event Centre and official camp site while nearby Dyke Village Hall will host a busy programme of entertainments all week long.But this is no elitist competition. The beauty of orienteering is that it

FUN ON THE RUNprovides something for everyone – and you don’t have to be competitive either. Just as Moray is laying down the welcome mat to everyone associated with the event, the organisers want to welcome locals to be part of the biggest sporting occasion that Moray will ever have staged.This is a sport where a 9-year old can share the same start line as an interna-tional athlete. One might be heading 15 Km in one direction while the other has just 2Km to go along the forest trails. It’s not uncommon for 4 generations from the same family to take part together. There were more than 200 people aged 70 or over, and 500 under 18s amongst the 3,000 people who had entered by mid May!You don’t even have to run. Orienteering is all about finding your way round a course with a special map as quickly as you can. The hares certainly don’t always win!There are 36 different courses plus special ‘follow the string’ routes where even

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Unit 1, Site 6, Dalcross Ind. Est.Inverness IV2 7XB.

Tel: 01667 460400 or 01667 460040info@invernessparkandfly.co.ukwww.invernessparkandfly.co.uk

Inverness AirparkInverness Airpark

ERVICEUMMER

Tel: (01309) 672432 www.stuartscycles.co.uk

STUARTS CYCLES

IN OUR ON SITE WORKSHOP

OF FORRES

Book your bike in now for a professional look-overincluding a clean, service and lube

New SPARES REPAIRS SERVICESPECIALISTS IN ALL THINGS BIKE

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Monday5-7pm Drive Time including What’s

On In The Park 6:45-7pm7-9pm Peat’s Beat

John’s World

www.speysound.comto listen live

Wednesday6-8pm

8-9pm Folk ’n’ That

Thursday5-7pm Ceilidh in the Park (bilingual)

including What’s On In The Park 6:45-7pm

Friday5-7pm Drive Time including What’s

On In The Park 6:45-7pm

Saturday8-10am Malky & Jason in the Morning8-10pm Phil Stedman

Sunday8-10am Grant Gallagher Breakfast Show

107.1fm

9-10pm

6:45-7pm What’s On In The Park7-9pm Sunday Rock

7-9pm Total Eighties

Emma MacDonald including What’s On In The Park 6:45-7pm

Tuesday

7-9pm Classics For Pleasure

9-10pm

6:45-7pm What’s On In The Park

7-8pm Shirley’s Choice8-9pm Aimee After Eight

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Legal Will Writersof Moray

We offer a friendly professional and inexpensive service for Wills, Powers of

Attorney and Estate Management.

Free Information Pack - Home Visits

01343 319509www.legalwillwriters.co.uk

Health

Health

CLARK’S PHARMACY

CUSTOMER LOYALTY CARDSCUSTOMER LOYALTY CARDSNOW UP AND RUNNINGNOW UP AND RUNNING

NEW

Opening Hours

Weekdays - 9am - 5.30pm(Closing for lunch 1-2pm) and Saturday 9am-1pm

Luxury hand-made bath and shower productsPerfumes, aftershaves and fragrances for him & herRimmel cosmetics, Costume jewelleryExtensive skin and body productsHair care… colours and accessoriesElectrical goods, Greeting cards, Digital Photo printing

• NHS & Private Prescription Dispensing

• Prescription Collection Service

• Suppliers of Flu Vaccinations & Stoma/ContinenceAppliances

• Extensive range of Vitamins & Supplements

15 BALVENIE STREET, DUFFTOWN, AB55 4AB. TEL:01340 820228 www.clarkspharmacy.com

Free Hearing Tests Free 30 day Hearing Aid Trial

Ear Wax RemovalHearing Protection

Tinnitus AdviceHearing Aid Repairs

TAYLORS

12 St Andrews Square, Buckie, AB56 1BU

01542 831423www.morayhearing.co.uk

Health

Health

MOBILITYMOBILITYDEALSDEALS

21 West Road, Greshop Industrial Estate,Forres IV36 2GW (Behind Lidl)

01309 676677

[email protected]

Wheelchairs

Walking AidsScooters

Powered WheelchairsHours of Business MON - FRI 9am - 5pm Easy Parking &Disabled Toilet Facilities

ShopriderSovereign 4

Scooter

£1,695

4 Wheelwalking aid with

seat & brakes

£89

Pride Go-GoFolding Scooter

£995

ONLY

ONLY

ONLYTried and tested favourite

for over 15yrs

Beauty Therapy Trainer

www.facebook.com/beautytherapytrainer

Accredited, fast track, accessible, Beauty/ Holistic Therapy courses held at local venues.For more information:

07774 329217www.beautytherapytrainer.co.uk

ANIMALand HORSE

FEEDS

FERRARI

Craigfield Farm, Kintessack, Forres IV36 2SPemail: markferr te: Ferrarihorsefeeds.com

TEL: 01309 676353

All animal feed and bedding plus accessories

FREE

Delivery

JUNE

BIRDFOOD

(25kg Peanuts £39.95wild Bird seed £14.50)

WOOD PELLETSfor all your domestic

heating needs20kg Bag

£6.25 Delivered

MOTOR FACTORS

& AUTOSTORE

15 GRESHOP INDUSTRIAL ESTAF .dunlopmotorfactors.co.uk

For all your motoring needs, including...

Opposite Mackenzie & Cruickshank

Full range of batteries at brilliant prices, Number Plates made whilst you wait, Wiper Blades fitted FREE, wide

range of Oils & Lubricants, Seat Covers and Mats, Automotive & Industrial Paints, Automotive & D.I.Y Tools

..and much, much more!

HARRISON’SHome Improvements Ltd

COME AND SEE US AT 16 Linkwood Place, Elgin

Tel (01343) 551331

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PLUMBING and HEATINGGLOW-WORM

30kw COMBI BOILER + 7 RADIATORS

with CLIMAPRO2 ControllerSupplied and Fitted

WAS £5500

NOW £4000

5 YEAR PARTS AND

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GLOW-WORM ULTRACOM 2 30CXI

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£2550 £2200

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