The Lossie Local Spring 12

THE LOSSIE LOCAL LOSSIEMOUTH’S COMMUNITY MAGAZINE AND LOCAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Willowbank Holistic Therapies St Gerardine School’s Eco Day Extracts from The Bulger Team Casie & Race For Life The Speyside Kiltwalk Health & Wellbeing Hythehill Primary Shoebox Appeal Lossie Gospel Hall Football Club Report Stn Cdr Introduction Community News, Events & What’s On Plus Much More ...

SPRING 2012

YOUR FREE LOCAL MAGAZINE

Dear Neighbours, Welcome to the 18th issue! Hopefully by the time you’re reading this spring will be well and truly on its way. The first snowdrops are already starting to show through as I type, so hopefully the weather will have been kind to the Girl Guides who have volunteered to deliver your magazine - thank you.

And it’s a bumper issue this time! The magazine has been going from strength to strength so you’ll find an extra 8 pages of information. Heartfelt gratitude to all The Lossie Local’s supporters and advertisers, both old and new. You’ll find an article on page 6 about the importance of shopping locally and supporting our independent traders. Please take the time to read and have a think about it. I feel extremely honoured to have the opportunity to live in such a wonderful town, and we all need to play our part, however small, in keeping it that way.

The ‘Handmade in Scotland’ Craft Fair is on 31 March at the High School - see the ad on page 7. It’s well worth a visit. I went to the last one and was really impressed with what the different stallholders had to offer.

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And finally, before I run out of space, thanks to Lloyd Fudge for supplying the front cover photo. I think you’ll agree it’s another great one.

Advertising Rates …………………………..47 The Bulger ……………………...…………...32 Community Centre ……………………..….16 Community News & Events ……….21&22 ‘Good News’ ………….……………………...34 Health & Wellbeing ……………….……….10 Hythehill Primary ……….………….……....28 Index of Advertisers …………….………...46 ‘Jine The Guild’ ………………..…………….30 Kiltwalk ………………………………………...26 Library ………………………………….……...12 Lossie Football Club ..…………...…..43&44 Lossiemouth Gospel Hall ……........14&15 Shop Local ………………………………….....6 St Gerardine School Eco Day ……….....18 Team Casie …………………………………....8 Useful Phone Numbers ……..…………….38 Willowbank Holistic Therapies …...24&25 Youth Café …………………………..………..40

See you again at the start of Summer … Nicky Slater

Front Cover Photo © Lloyd Fudge

There’s an introduction from Gp Capt Ian Gale, the new Stn Cdr at RAF Lossie, on page 4. St Gerardine School has an article on page 18, and Hythehill on page 28. There are also a couple of good causes to read about and support too. Mary Ross and Team Casie will receive this issue’s 10% profit donation for participating in the Inverness ‘Race for Life’ (page 8), and The Speyside Kiltwalk will take place on Sunday 13 May (page 26). There’s the usual Football Club Report on page 43, a ‘Crystal Wand Body Massage’ review on page 24 (a perfect gift for Mothers’ Day) and extracts from the 1894 Newsletter ‘The Bulger’ on page 32. Please get in touch if you have any information to share - all community editorial is included free of charge.

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unusual aircraft so aircraft enthusiasts should be very happy! There will be about 300 extra people coming to RAF Lossiemouth and we have already made sure that we have stocks of local brochures to get them out into the local area to spend their money. I hope you’ll I’m delighted to have the chance to understand that this is a major introduce myself as the new Station multinational maritime and air exercise and Commander of RAF Lossiemouth. I was is important to all the nations participating last posted to Lossiemouth in 1995, so in order to provide European have been in other parts for some time, but security. There will be flying at night and my wife Sally and I are already loving the at weekends pure Scottish air and warm welcome. but we will do everything we Following an incredibly busy year, this year can to keep again promises plenty of excitement. We disturbance to continue to support Operations in a minimum.

Afghanistan with 12 Squadron returning home from Kandahar in March, to be For those replaced by 617 Squadron, and 5 Force interested, we Protection Wing will deploy to provide will be security for Camp Bastion for 6 months in providing April. Also in April we will be hosting updates about Exercise Joint Warrior. Following the exercise feedback we will be doing absolutely all we on our RAF can to keep everyone informed and to Lossiemouth keep noise to a minimum, although due to Facebook site and I am a regular Tweeter the nature of this exercise there will be @LossieStnCdr. flying at different times than normal. The With warm regards, main period of the exercise is from 16-26 April, although aircraft will arrive and depart just outside those dates. We will Ian Gale play host to a number of foreign and some

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Are we investing in Lossiemouth or London? A question we all need to keep in mind whilst making our shopping choices. The profits of ‘National Chain’ businesses circulate in the financial markets of London and around the world. Investment bankers, fund managers, stock speculators and the people that work for them all take a slice of the profits. Almost all of them in the UK are in London, and only a tiny fraction of that money will ever come back to Lossiemouth.

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Every day we’re faced with choices. Buy from B&Q or see if we can get those screws from Lossie DIY? Get our fruit and veg from Tesco or stroll down to Swansons? Pick up our daily newspaper whilst in the Co-Op, or have it delivered from Buckleys? With the world economy spiralling dangerously into crisis, it really is tempting to simply visit the big stores for our needs and take advantage of what appears to be lower prices. But, in the long run, money saved at Asda may cost us far more than the immediate gain.

We live in a time where ignorance is no longer bliss, a time when it’s important to be attentive and aware of the impact our choices have.

Like it or not, we do have an impact on the economy and our communities. It’s all too easy to be one of those sluggish consumers who only add to the problem rather than attempting to help it, buying everything in Tesco or another of the big high street chains.

Awareness however is the key to start changing things, and if we only make one simple change to our routines our impact will speak volumes. Buying locally is a significant way of positively impacting our world. If you’re a supermarket junkie, here are just two important reasons why you should ditch the oversized shopping trolley and dig out your reusable cloth bag: Buying locally supports you and your family when you buy from an independent, locallyowned business, significantly more of your pound stays in the community and is used to make purchases from other local businesses.

Buying local keeps our community unique.

Local businesses give a distinct character to a

place and add to quality of life.

And there are numerous other reasons too but I’m limited on space, plus I don’t want to go on ...

We all have the ability to make a few simple, yet important, changes. No one’s saying never cross the threshold of a supermarket store again, but instead make a conscious effort to think what you’re buying, and whether perhaps you could make a similar purchase instead from a local business. We just need to find the willpower, for we’re all part of a generation that faces far greater problems than that of convenience. You may pay a little more for some things, or occasionally be frustrated with inconvenient hours or unavailable items, but it should be important to all of us to support our town and its local traders and keep the bigger picture in mind. “Going local does not mean walling off the outside world. It means nurturing locally owned businesses which use local resources sustainably, employ local workers at decent wages and serve primarily local consumers. It means becoming more selfsufficient and less dependent on imports.

Control moves from the boardrooms of distant corporations and back into the community where it belongs.” Michael H Shuman.

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Cancer Research UK is urging women and girls from across the UK to gather their friends and family together and join the biggest fight against cancer this summer by taking part in Race for Life 2012. Emma Gilbert, Head of Race for Life, said, “All women can embrace Race for Life whatever their age, fitness level or background to raise money for all cancers. Every two minutes someone in the UK is told they have cancer. It touches so many lives and the back signs worn by everyone taking part are a moving reminder to us all that women are taking part to celebrate lives that have been saved but also sadly lives that have been lost.”

Race for Life unites people in the fight against cancer and women get involved with it for many different reasons. Some are cancer survivors, while others walk, jog or run to celebrate or remember the lives of family, friends or loved ones. Once such woman is Mary Ross, who together with her husband Neil owns and manages The Blind Spot. Mary, along with a group of family and friends, is participating in the Inverness Race for Life on 6 May in loving memory of her granddaughter Casie, who died in 2007 from neuroblastoma at the age of 8 weeks.

Mary says, “We would all like to give something back to everybody who helped Casie’s parents and family through this difficult time, and to help them continue all their great work whatever part they play.”

People wishing to sponsor Team Casie can do so online at www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/team-casie, or contact Mary directly for a sponsorship form on 01343 549939. The Blind Spot will also donate £5 to Cancer Research for every order received on or before 6 May.

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Mary will be pushing her youngest granddaughter in her buggy on race day, and another Team Casie entrant, Jane, will carry the equivalent of all the weight she loses over the next few months on her back throughout the race. Everyone on the team will be doing something individual on the day to make it fun and to show their support to Cancer Research UK. So good luck Team Casie - Lossie Local readers will be behind you every step of the way!

This issue’s 10% profit donation will be given to Team Casie.

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Health & Wellbeing DETOXING Spring-Clean Your Body Many people ask why they need to undergo a detoxification process. The reason behind this is very simple. In our day-to day-living we’re exposed to numerous environmental poisons as well as chemicals. In the last 130 years, since the beginnings of synthetic chemistry, humans have invented 100,000 new chemicals, of which only about 25,000 of these have been tested for safety. We breathe them in and take them in when we eat and drink. Toxins present in the body cause an increase in the rate of cell death, and when cells are dying easily a person looks older and the aging process is accelerated. You will notice that persons who are undergoing detoxification therapy look younger and bolder.

People have used detoxification therapies for thousands of years. Every culture participated in detoxification practices. Sweat lodges, saunas, fasting, specific diets, herbal teas and mineral baths are part of a long tradition.

Fasting without the guidance of a qualified therapist or doctor can be very unpleasant and even dangerous. When toxins are released from cells and fatty tissue it’s imperative to ensure that they leave the body and don’t settle somewhere else. The science of detoxification has progressed rapidly in the past 40 years; we now understand more about how the body, and particularly the liver, removes toxins.

Experiments demonstrate that the herb silybum (milk thistle) protects the liver from certain deadly liver toxins. Another example is the use of the amino acid cysteine as a precursor for the powerful antioxidant glutathione. Detoxification formulas, called Medical Foods, are now available to support the liver’s detoxification processes. High antioxidant formulas of lowheat dehydrated fruits and vegetables help combat the destruction of cells by free-radicals.

Free-radicals cause oxidative damage and are associated with all chronic diseases – diabetes, alzheimer’s, arthritis, heart disease, cancer and many others. Fiber helps remove toxins from the body. Probiotics – microorganisms that support intestinal health – are also an important part of the detoxification process. Digestive enzymes reduce toxins by increasing breakdown and aiding elimination. Far-Infrared Heat (FIR) has been shown to mobilize toxins from where they are stored in fat cells. These, and other detoxification therapies, can be used to gently and effectively remove toxins and, when done correctly, you will actually feel good while detoxifying.

A great herb/food to help spring clean your body are nettles. Nettles come out in the spring and help cleanse the blood and body to build-up strength. They are extremely high in iron, calcium, magnesium, fibre and vitamins A & C. This is the perfect recipe of nutrients that our body needs to make our blood and immune system strong. Use gloves when collecting nettles, pick from your garden (not the roadside) and only use the young tops. Put a couple of tops in a mug and pour boiling water over it to make a refreshing tea. Nettles can also be used in soup, smoothies, pancakes, pesto and quiches … the options are endless.

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Library Poem by Julia Donaldson Everyone is welcome to walk through the door.

It really doesn't matter if you're rich or poor.

There are books in boxes and books on shelves.

They're free for you to borrow, so help yourselves.

Come and meet your heroes, old and new, From William the Conqueror to Winnie the Pooh.

You can look into the Mirror or read The Times, Or bring along a toddler to chant som e rhymes.

The librarian's a friend who loves to lend, So see i f there's a book that she can recommend.

Read that book, and i f you're bitten You can borrow all the other ones the author's written.

Are you into battles or biography?

Are you keen on gerbils or geography?

Gardening or ghosts? Sharks or science fiction?

There's something here for everyone, whatever your addiction.

There are students revising, deep in concentration, And school ki ds doing projects, finding inspiration.

Over in the corner there's a table with seating, So come along and join in the Book Club meeting.

Yes, come to the library! Browse and borrow, And help make sure it'll sti ll be here tomorrow.

Lossiemouth Library Heritage Group. The group meet on the first Thursday of the month from 8pm in the Library. Everyone is welcome to come along to the talks which are free. Charles J. Burnett will give the next talk entitled 'Heraldry - the Shorthand of History' on 1 March at 8pm. Charles is the Lord Lyon Extraordinary and works for the Lyon Court in Edinburgh who deal with all matters relating to heraldry in Scotland. If you would like to know more about heraldry, or the meaning behind your family coat of arms, come along to what will be a fascinating and entertaining evening.

'An Evening of Wildlife Projects’ with Roy Dennis Wednesday 4 April 8pm Roy Dennis, the Honorary Director of the Highland Foundation for Wildlife (HFW), will be presenting an illustrated talk on the wildlife projects the foundation is involved in.

Roy is also the author of a book on ospreys called ‘A Life of Ospreys’. You can find out more about Roy and the work of the HFW at www.roydenis.org.

Story Time and Book Bug Sessions. Story Time runs every Saturday from 10.30am, and Book Bug Sessions (Rhyme Time) take place on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 1.45pm.

Book Group. Takes place on the first Tuesday of the month 7pm - 8pm. All are welcome to join in the discussions with this sociable group, even if you’ve not read the book!

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A Father’s Love On a recent train journey from Aberdeen to Elgin, an elderly couple were seated opposite. They were returning home after a holiday in Malta which, considering both were over eighty, and the fact that they had had little sleep over the past forty eight hours, they were coping admirably with the journey. Though obviously tired, the elderly gentleman took every opportunity to engage me in conversation and although I had work to do, I was happy to listen.

He spoke of his family and recalled an issue he had with his youngest son when he started work at sixteen. The son asked his mother how much his board and lodgings would be, now that he was earning a wage. They agreed the princely sum of £4.50 per week and he happily remained at home for the next twelve years. At that time, even though father and mother were both in employment, money was tight and they were having difficulty making ends meet. They discussed the problem as a family and father suggested that his son should pay more, since the original agreed price had never changed. The son disagreed believing he could find better lodgings at the same price and therefore took the decision to leave home. Father tried to explain the reason for his suggestion; after

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all, in twelve years, food, electricity etc had increased in price dramatically. But it was to no avail and the son still left. It was a hasty, selfish decision which put further pressure on his parents’ already stretched resources. But who among us could condemn the son?

When you are young you think you know best.

Months of worry and anxiety passed with no communication, no telephone call, nothing. Then one day a stranger appeared at the door, he just stood there as father appraised him. Only when he said, “It’s me Dad, can I come home please”, did he realize this was his lost son. Father and mother welcomed their wandering boy with open arms for he had changed. He now appreciated how foolish he had been to leave home and how good his parents had been to him. But he learned more; realizing how deeply his parents loved him when they so readily accepted him back again.

This true story reminds me of the parable the Lord Jesus tells in Luke’s gospel chapter 15 where He Gospel Hall, James Street

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Intends the father to be a picture of God Himself and the prodigal son to be a picture of those who have wandered away from Him. I wonder if any of us can see ourselves in this story? Though perhaps we never meant to wander quite so far, we are now paying the price for doing our own thing. It may even be we are secretly considering finding God again but we really don’t think He would accept us the way we are.

Have no fear; only believe; for like the father in our story, God will accept any wandering wayward son who returns back to Him. He does this because of the great love that He has for each one of us, John 3:16 states “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes on Him, should not perish but has everlasting life.” But there is one proviso and that is we must come back different from when we went away. The son in our story was sorry for the trouble and hurt he had caused and we need to show the same repentant attitude. Only then can we be friends with God again and enjoy His wonderful blessings of salvation, security and peace in our troubled lives.

For this my son, was dead, and is alive again; he was lost and is found.

(Luke Ch 15 v 24)

You are invited by the Christians at the Gospel Hall to join us on: Sunday: Sunday Club at 9.30 am (collection by minibus) Contact 01343 559356 Gospel Meeting At 6.30pm

Thursday: Prayer and Bible Study At 7.30pm

2nd Saturday of Month: Ministry At 7.30pm

Thought Spot Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me, I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see.

John Newton, 1779

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LOSSIEMOUTH SPORTS & COMMUNITY CENTRE 2-3 Children’s Playgroup

Monday, Wednesday & Friday or Tuesday & Thursday 9.15am – 10.45am £5.50 PER SESSION To register a place for your child Phone 01343 815299

Badminton Come along & have some fun at our Open session on Wednesday’s 6.30 – 7.30pm Adults - £2.75 Children - £1.35 Equipment supplied

Children's Birthday Parties Bouncy Castle, Sports or Swimming Pool Parties

Spin Classes

11.30 – 1.30pm Saturdays & Sundays 2.00 – 4.00pm Fridays

Various Classes Available Monday 10.45 – 11.15am (beginner’s class) Beginners Class Pay Weekly

Parent & Toddler Groups Come along and meet new people and make new friends at these groups

Wednesday 9.15 – 10.45am & Thursday 2.00 – 4.00pm

Junior Youth Club Primary 1 – 4 Friday’s 6.30pm – 8.00pm Sports, arts & crafts, games & lots more fun activities.

To book a place please phone 815299

Tuesday 6.15 – 7.00pm Wednesday 6.15 – 7.15pm Wednesday 7.15 – 8.15pm Thursday 6.00 – 6.45pm Block booking for all of the above (Spinning card available £15.00 With 1 free session)

Swimming Pool New timetable available at reception or at www.moray.gov.uk and follow the Leisure Link.

New session of parent and child classes Monday 2.00pm – 2.30pm 2 – 4 years old

Come along and have a Game of Pool 50p per game Cue's provided or take your own For information of any of the above activities please contact: Lossiemouth Sports & Community Centre 01343 815299

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St Gerardine School’s

Eco Day

On Wednesday 23 November St Gerardine’s Primary School was a hive of eco-activity!

With the help of Earthtime, a not-for-profit community interest company which provides environmental and outdoor education (www.earthtime.co.uk), the children enjoyed a school Eco Day and participated in various interactive, fun and creative workshops to explore a number of local environmental issues.

The following groups took part: The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS), the Rural Environmental Action Project (REAP), Carin Schwartz from Transition Town Forres and Moray Waste Busters (Moray’s original reuse-reclaim facility), Urban Freedom (a two year joint European and Moray Council Project aimed at increasing the number of short journeys made within Elgin on foot, by bike or using public transport) and The Moray Council. Most of these activities took place in the School Hall, but Carin visited the classrooms with her composting workshop, as did Anne Davidson from REAP with her guitar.

Earthtime visited the nursery classes to make Christmas Tree decorations with the younger children.

The School also took part in a toy/book swap and a waste-free lunch. The swap was organised to coincide with the European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR). Each pupil was tasked to take in a small bag of unwanted toys and books, in good condition, which could be swapped. The children then chose from an array of items on the day. Approximately 100 books, 16 cuddly toys, 31 puzzles, 14 DVDs and electronic games, 10 dressing-up items and 70 toys were all saved from landfill and given good homes! The waste-free lunch also went well, with leftovers being separated into categories including recycling, landfill and food waste. These piles of leftovers were weighed and the results given to the school to enable them to measure their progress with the waste-free lunch project.

Thanks go to all the organisations and the Eco Committee who helped organise the day - sending letters home, keeping the pupils informed and co-ordinating the waste-free lunch. St Gerardine’s has already succeeded on the Eco Schools Programme, and this Eco Day will hopefully aid in achieving another green flag and keep them focused to continue their good work. Teachers said that the children all had a great time and commented on the variety of workshops and how well they were run. So congratulations St Gerardines!

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Still a family owned business, it retains all the old-world charm of the traditional seaside W! E N shop with its colourful jars of gobstoppers, toys, souvenirs and large selection of ice help-yourself creams. Here, we still gift wrap while you wait. Pick up a tub of Jersey, gold top tea, coffee & hot premium dairy ice cream. Once you know the name Rizza you’ll spot it everywhere. chocolate machine Rizzas, 15 Clifton Road, Lossiemouth, IV31 6DJ. Tel: 01343 812601 Open 10am - 9pm 7 Days a Week.

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Community News, Events & What’s On RNLI FUNDRAISING BRANCH AGM will be held on 20 March in the Moray Golf Club Committee Room at 1930. Anyone wishing to support the branch are welcome to attend.

LOSSIEMOUTH HARBOUR DAY Sat 7 July 1200 - 1600. More details next issue. Anyone wishing to contribute to the event or help out please contact Bob Baker on 07855 700575.

WOMEN OF MORAY Conference - Promoting Women’s History.

Sat 10 Mar St Giles Church, Elgin.

Programme: Chair Dr Alison Lumsden: Opening Remarks.

Professor Lynn Abrams: Re-peopling the Scottish landscape; some reasons for women’s history.

Professor Isobel Murray: Jessie Kesson; child of Moray.

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS IN MORAY Janet Trythall: The intrepid Gordon www.msmoray.net. A website of information Cumming Women. and support for people with MS, their friends, Dr David Northcroft: Touring the North East family and carers. By people with multiple with a tape recorder; memories of some Moray sclerosis for people with multiple sclerosis.

Women.

Susan Bennett: Quartermasters and LOSSIEMOUTH BAPTIST CHURCH spymasters; Moray women in two world wars.

Sunday Services 9.30am, 11.30am (Crèche Richard Bennett: Walshach and dweeble and Junior Church) & 6.00pm. beyond belief.

Mon 7.30pm Ladies’ Monday Fellowship.

Jane Yeadon: Elizabeth Macpherson; woman Tue 10.00am - 11.30am Coffee Morning.

Thurs 6.15pm - 8.00pm Kids’ Church (P3 P7).

PARENT & BABY Fri 9.30am - 11.30am Little Acorns Parent & SING TOGETHER Toddler Group.

Pastor: Rev R Mackenzie (Tel: 810455).

For further information see www.lossiebaptist.org.

CHARITY SHOP ON QUEEN STREET (up lane by Indigo Mystique) Please donate all your good quality clothes, toys, books etc. Come in, browse & pick up a bargain!

We will be supporting the following charities during March, April & May: 12 Mar - 23 Mar: St Gerardine’s Church 26 Mar - 6 April: Heritage Association 9 Apr - 20 Apr: Royal British Legion 23 Apr - 4 May: Twin Town Association 7 May - 18 May: SSAFA Forces Family 21 May - 1 June: St James’ Church 4 Jun - 15 Jun: Scouts

Tuesdays 11am. £3.

Singing with your ba by is soothing, bon ding and gently stimulating. Help your baby to relate to you positi vel y, learn language and develop memory & sequencing skills.

Singing together is great fun and a good opportunity to meet other parents.

PRE-SCHOOL SINGING GROUP for mums and nursery children (3+) Tuesdays 1.30pm - 2.30pm. £3.

Kodaly based interactive singing and music games. Encourage a love of music whilst developing self-confidence, memory, language skills, co-ordination, collaboration and turn taking.

Speak to Abi (qualified Kodaly teacher):

01343 850179 rooleytowle@btinternet.com Longhillock Farm, Alves

Alison McCall: Landseer’s Flood in the Highlands; the representation of women from Moray.

after service. Sing along with Lossie Country Gospel Singer Trevor James Mair most Sundays. Pick-up available. Contact details Further details and registration forms available 07730 256543. www.livingwatersfellowship.co.uk from Elgin Museum in December 2011.

Tel: 01343 543675.

ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION Email: curator@elginmuseum.org.uk Tue & Sat Social Bingo. Starts 8pm Main Function Hall.

THE ROYAL AIRFORCE ASSOCIATION Regular Sat evening entertainment, best local (RAFA) LOSSIEMOUTH artistes.

The RAFA meet at 8.00pm at on the first Wednesday of every month at the RNAS Club Planned Fri or Sat ‘theme’ night buffet dances.

Lossiemouth. All RAF Serving Members and Home & Away Golf Outings - Club Members match play Championship. Club Trophy and Ex-Serving Members are welcome to attend. sponsors prizes to be won.

For further details please ring 01343 545687 (Chairman).

Opening Hours: Mon - Thurs 11am - 2.30pm. 5pm - 11pm GLADIATOR FIT CIRCUIT/FITNESS Fri - Sat 11am - 12.30am CLASSES Sun 12noon - 11pm With Kathryn Evans. Suits all levels of Old Comrades Club, Commerce Street. fitness. Lossiemouth Community Centre. www.lossiemouth-rna.org Tuesday evenings 7.30pm - 8.30pm. £3.50 ARNICA - Support Group for Parents The main aim of Arnica is to link up likeminded parents to inform and support each other in their vaccine and natural health choices. We believe in a holistic approach to health and feel that boosting immunity naturally is key. Arnica aims to reduce the fear often felt by parents with their young LOSSIEMOUTH GIRL GUIDING children on vaccine and health issues and Rainbows - Monday or Wednesday; Brownies supports parents to make their own informed - Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday; Guides - decisions. For more information visit Mondays. Contact Dawn Coull on 01343 www.arnica.org.uk or email Daniela on 810955. info@greenwood-health.co.uk LOSSIE YOUTH CAFÉ JOG SCOTLAND Open Monday nights for 1st and 2nd years, Meets on Monday evenings. For further Tuesday nights for 3rd years upwards, details go to facebook Lossiemouth Jog Thursday nights for all musicians and Friday Scotland or email Carol on nights for all ages. Come along and enjoy Sky clar.larch@talktalk.net.

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Antenatal classes and breastfeeding support.

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But eventually I did and initially went for the back, neck and shoulder massage. That was a couple of months ago, and I was really looking forward to the indulgence of the full body treatment. On the appointed morning I wasn’t feeling my best … awake numerous times in the night with a grizzly 2 year old, hassled and frazzled with various commitments and feeling the beginnings of a cold starting. It was a struggle to leave the warmth of home, but I knew it would be equally warm and welcoming at Sandra’s home on Dunbar Street. The treatment room has its own separate entrance at the side of the house in which Sandra has successfully created a warm, peaceful and tranquil environment.

Crystal Wand Body Massage is a unique massage therapy combining the advantages of traditional massage with the healing energies of natural crystals. More than ‘simply’ a relaxing massage the two disciplines combine to deeply influence body, soul, mind and spirit. The warm crystal wands transmit heat and energy; the ball of the wands working deeply to relieve muscular tension and stimulate acupressure points, while the stems promote lymphatic drainage and assist with the removal of waste toxins in the body.

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crystal wands to increase and amplify each other’s energies and therapeutic properties, resulting in alignment of the 7 chakras.

It certainly worked for me! Apart from thoroughly enjoying the massage I felt a deep sense of relaxation and peace that remained with me throughout the day. Less tired, more focused and a general sense of well-being prevailed. At just £27 for a 45 minute back, neck and shoulder massage, and £37 for an hour and a half fullbody (including face) treatment it really is exceptionally good value for money, especially considering Sandra’s professional qualifications and practiced experience. And the fact that treatments are so reasonably priced means that clients with more chronic conditions can afford to go for a series of sessions. Sandra will tailor treatments specific to individual needs and is currently offering 6 treatments for the price of 5.

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Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, Holistic Facials and Pregnancy/ Cancer Care Massage. "Friendly, professional and thorough, I felt completely at ease, sometimes I wonder where the time goes I am so relaxed. The massage depth was great and felt like Sandra was getting into all the right muscles.” Jenny W, Elgin, commenting on Therapeutic Massage.

Slightly off topic I can also personally vouch for Sandra’s completely natural skincare range. I particularly love her Rose and Frankincense Moisturiser. At just £6 for 65ml it’s an absolute steal - my most recent tub lasted nearly 5 months of daily use.

So hand on heart I can really recommend Willowbank. You should definitely try it.

And you know what? … my cold never did materialise.

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team’s progress on the walk in the next issue. If you fancy getting involved yourself take a look at www.thekiltwalk.co.uk. If you don’t have internet access then give Carey McEvoy a call on 07788 138362.

The Kiltwalk is a new Scottish Charity, bringing some of Scotland’s leading children’s charities together to make a bigger difference. Our aim is to become Scotland’s best loved fundraising event for disadvantaged children. So take a step forward with friends, family and colleagues for a great day out and help improve the lives of disadvantaged children across Scotland.

The Speyside Kiltwalk will take place on Sunday 13 May. For the adventurous there’s the 26 mile walk starting at Buckie Community Centre, following the Speyside Way along the coast to Tugnet Ice House, The Whale and Dolphin Centre, Garmouth Viaduct and the spectacular shingle mouth of the Spey, finishing up in Aberlour. For the brave and hopeful is a 16 mile walk beginning at Fochabers Public Institute, taking in the sweeping rail crossing at Boat o’Brig, the forested slopes of Ben Aigen, past Telford’s bridge at Craigellachie to finish at the world famous Mash Tun in Aberlour. Both walks will be led off by the Buckie & District Pipe Band, and welcomed at the finish by the Dufftown and District Pipe Band. The award winning Highlander Inn at Craigellachie will be one of the many refreshment stops en-route, and The Mash Tun will provide a BBQ at the end, where there’ll be live music and entertainment throughout the evening.

The event is being supported by some of our area’s premium family businesses - Walkers Shortbread Ltd, Johnston’s of Elgin, Gordon & Local MPs Richard Lochhead and Angus McPhail, Robertson at the Aberlour Child Care Trust, Highland Spring, Elgin, with event volunteer Jim Hart many of our distilleries, and more are still considering how best to assist. Organisers are trying hard to make the event not only a great personal achievement and good fun for the many who will undertake the challenge on the day, but primarily to raise funds for The Kiltwalk’s partner Scottish Children’s Charities - Aberlour Child Care Trust, Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS), CLIC Sargent (Children’s Cancer Support Group) and the Tartan Army Children’s Charity (TACC).

In the preceding 2 years the event, which was organised under the auspices of TACC and held between the home of Scottish Football (the turf at Hampden Park) and the shores of Loch Lomond, raised in excess of £100,000 each year, with funds being distributed to those who are now the partner charities and many more besides. As Hampden isn’t easily accessible to everyone from this area The Speyside Kiltwalk 2012 was added to the programme, and charity This Speyside event has really captured organises are sure that folk here in the North people’s imagination, far more than the charity East will be equally supportive by ‘Walking for could have hoped, and projections are that there Scotland’s Children.’ So please consider getting will be between 250 and 300 walkers setting involved in any way you can. themselves against the challenge.

‘Keane’s Stars’ will be one of the teams taking part, a fundraising group set up to support young Keane Campbell, age 3, recently diagnosed with a tumour on his optic nerve. We’ll The Wroiecki Clan, who have gathered together a team of 30 walking in aid of their daughter Summer who has hopefully follow the Leukaemia. They will be participating in the Hampden to Loch Lomond Walk.

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Hythehill Primary The Shoeboxes’ Journey Begins Hythehill's Primary Six set out across Lossiemouth on their quest to make a child's Christmas wish come true. They had filled shoeboxes for children less fortunate than themselves. When delivering the shoeboxes Primary Six stopped at the Lossie Baptist Church and the local library. However it all started back in early September in the classroom.

At the start of term their teacher talked to them about the shoeboxes and who they go to.

Everyone read a compilation of newspaper articles about people getting shoeboxes and the class also watched an inspirational Blytheswood DVD. They realised that the kids in the DVD had hardly any toys which made P6 feel a bit sad.

They noticed that the people filmed were very grateful for the things that children here take for granted. They felt really emotional about it and they were delighted that they could maybe help someone that wouldn't get a lot for Christmas.

After making a class decision to fill some shoeboxes the children started to bring things in like soap, toothpaste, sweets, toys, hair clips, hats, scarves and gloves. They were all enthusiastic and determined about bringing things in for the shoeboxes.

Primary Six started to pack up the shoeboxes with all the things they thought the other children would like for their Christmas. They divided the things equally into the shoeboxes that they were going to give the Blytheswood shoebox appeal. They ticked off the Blytheswood checklist as they popped the things in each box. The checklist was a good reminder for all the essentials that should be in each box to make it the very best Christmas present it could be.

The boxes were covered in plain, bright colours so the class also very carefully decorated the shoeboxes with pictures and patterns that were very colourful - hopefully the children in Eastern Europe will love the decorations as well as the contents of the box.

The date finally came when the boxes could be delivered to the Blytheswood lorry in Lossie's square. En route the children were to pop into the Baptist church for a heat up.

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When the children arrived at the church they got a big surprise. The ladies had set up three tables for the boys and girls. They had bright tablecloths on them with biscuits, juice and sweets set out just for them. The children thought the tablecloths were an especially nice touch to the coffee morning. Happily they munched on these treats and thanked the people for it. Everyone enjoyed the tea party because they were spoiled.

After the children had finished their sweets they went off to charm up the ladies and gentlemen, then they watched a shoebox DVD about the journey their shoebox would take.

It was great seeing the people on the DVD opening up their Christmas presents that people around the world had given them last year.

The Blytheswood lorry arrived in the square so the children said their goodbyes to the nice Lossie folk. They left the Baptist Church armed with their shoeboxes and went down to the lorry to get a picture taken by The Northern Scot. The shoeboxes were put in the lorry and started their journey to Eastern Europe.

As Primary Six add their final touches to this article it is very nearly the Christmas holidays. They think that the boys and girls in Eastern Europe might have received their shoeboxes by now. They have said that it is hard to imagine that the actual shoeboxes that were filled are now in the hands of boys and girls who don't get much and who really will be grateful for them. It is hoped that the recipients are delighted and that they realise that other children across the world care about them. Primary Six have begun to appreciate that giving can feel even better than getting, and that Christmas really is about giving!

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The winter nichts wir creepin in, I winnert fit I’d dee tae pass the lang dark evenings, fin there’s naething on T.V. An - as I sat there ponderin, an aul freen drappit by I’m richt fed up the day she said, an I ken the reason why.

I ran tae pit the kettle on, tae maak a cup o’tea, an as we sat there bletherin, my aul freen said tae me I’m sick o’wirkin hard aa day, an hert sick o’the wither I’m sure there must be something you and me cuid dae the gither.

So we thocht aboot aerobics - but wir forced tae disagree as she wis bathered wi her back - an I’ve got a gammy knee.

We made sum mair suggestions - we thocht baith lang and sair I ken fit we’ll dae she said, risen up aff her chair.

I’ll come fur ye on Monday nichts and oor nichts will a be filled.

We’ll just wak intae St. James Church Hall and jine the Women’s Guild.

We’ll fylies they hae a speaker an fylies a film show, or maybe a demonstration, there’s aye something on the go.

They sing a hymn, an say a prayer, an hae a cup o’tea, we forget aboot oor wurries, an feel happy as can be.

So tak heed aa you Lossie Fowk, be ye young or be ye aul, If ye want tae be uplifted, jist come tae St. James’ Church Hall.

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Whilst I was interviewing Donnie Stewart for the last issue of The Lossie Local he kindly shared with me his photocopied archives of The Bulger (named after a type of wooden golf club). Eight issues of ‘The Summer Journal for Lossiemouth, Elgin & Neighborhood’ were produced in July & August 1894, a joint collaboration between the Chemist James Peterkin and James Ramsay MacDonald. JRM at that time was working as a journalist in London and was back visiting his hometown on a summer holiday. Here are a few extracts from the first issue ...

T H E F ACT OF T HE M AT T ER I S . . .

A Post-Office wall box has been erected in Clifton Road, Lossiemouth, near Rock House, The success of The Bulger has and is cleared twice daily. exceeded our hopes. Within a day Branderburgh is lagging behind in the first issue was bought up, and L O SS I E N OT E S AN D postal facilities, and we hope to see not a single copy now remains N E WS two or three letter-boxes in there unsold. But more than all, we are Mr Peter Souter and Mr Valenting, next summer. gratified by the universal approval fishing from the sea wall with the given by our readers to the new sand-eel, had each a beautiful trout A very brave action, which journal. deserves recognition, was weighing over two lbs. witnessed at the harbour yesterday Lossiemouth and neighbourhood We understand that the annual morning. A young lad, named awoke early on Wednesday school treat given by Lady Gordon William Macbeth, son of Mr morning. Breakfast was soon over, Cumming will take place in Macbeth, flesher, was playing on and a rush was made for The September, when the family are to the steps of the south harbour, Bulger Office. Anxious groups remove from Altyre to when he missed his footing and clustered around, and, when Gordonstoun. fell into the water. His cries supplied with the much-desired Yesterday’s fishing was fair - three attracted the attention of those on shet, each individual drew apart the pier and the sailors on board and dipt into the interesting pages. to seven crans per boat - and the the ships in the harbour. Percy quality excellent. Prices ranged Happening to enter Lossiemouth from 10s to 15s 3d. Average about Davies, of London, a sailor on Station soon after the departure of board the ship Isa Reid, 14s. the second train, we saw a curious immediately left his work, and, One of the set of steps over the sight. From end to end of the without waiting to divest himself South Harbour wall has now been of his clothing, dived into the platform, men sat in an unbroken finished, and should prove very line, with their elbows on their water from the bow-sprit of his thighs, Bulgers in their hands, and convenient for the rod-fishers. The ship. Coming up under the lad, he their eyes absorbed in the contents work is substantial, and should clutched hold of him, and swam of the new publication. Everyone stand tear and ware for many with him to the steps. A rope was was engaged, and so we withdrew. years. handed down, and willing hands pulled them both into safety. The During last week the three-masted So anxious were many for the issue of The Bulger that their eagerness schooner, Sunbeam, from Runcorn, lad was not much the worse for his immersion. with salt to local curers, the Isa outran their distraction, and they Reid, from Sunderland, with coals The Moray Firth Steam Shipping said to themselves and others that to Messrs J. Christie & Son, and The Bulger was late. The Bulger Co’s s.s. Earnholm calls here the Bridget Smith, from Orkney, was not late, it came at the time to-day with goods from Leith and with peat for a distillery, arrived in Aberdeen, and proceeds to appointed. But we have lived to the harbour. learn, and are now able to assure Dornoch with a party of golfers.

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TWO YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

Find Happiness in Moray

Good news in Moray! A tale of young tenacity could provide much needed motivation and advice for others trying to find a job in the North East. 23 year old Architectural Graduate Adam James completed his University studies last year

along with his partner Nikki Robinson, who graduated at the same time in Primary School Teaching. In the face of a struggling economy and very few jobs, Nikki was the first of the two to be fortunate enough to receive an offer of a probationary year teaching placement at New Elgin Primary School. So last summer both youngsters bravely ventured North together to start their new professional lives.

Due to the downturn in the construction industry throughout Scotland Adam, and many others on his Architectural degree course, had never received any work experience in an Architectural Practice throughout the entire 4 years at University.

Now, the prospect of a real job in the industry looked even less likely.

Whilst the couple rented a property locally, Adam quickly got to work in getting his name around town and getting his CVs into as many practices as possible. There were clearly no positions available and no-one responded apart from local practice CM

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Design who, whilst also unable to offer a job, encouraged Adam to come in for a chat. Adam took full advantage of the opportunity to present himself and explained to Managing Director Craig Mackay that he would rather gain work experience than sit at home waiting for a job, and asked CM Design if they would assist in this regard.

A desk was found and Adam quickly set himself to learn some of the skills and practices of the Architectural Industry while waiting for a job to materialise. Within a month staff at CM Design saw the great potential that Adam offered, and following an upturn in new work, Adam was offered a job! Adam has gone from strength to strength in proving what this new generation of graduates can do, and has quickly become a vital member of the CM Design team. And there’s more ...

This commitment has given Adam the confidence to finally propose to his partner Nikki. The pair are now engaged to be married and are firmly setting down roots in Moray for a long term future here and looking for a new home to buy as soon as possible. Good news all round!

Adam’s new employer, Craig Mackay, said, "I think others looking for a job at the moment can take some encouragement from Adam’s story and do what they can to get a foot in the door wherever they can… these are tough times, requiring determination and imagination to get ahead… we’re delighted that Adam persevered in our case."

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LOSSIEMOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB Keith Home Game. Lossiemouth got 2012 off to a fine start with a win over Huntly at Christie Park. Both sides enjoyed spells on top in an even game but a second half penalty from Scott Matheson, scorer of the only goal in this fixture last season, was enough to secure the points for Lossie, hoisting the Coasters up into fifth in the table.

Local minnows Forres Mechanics were the first guests of the year at Grant Park and ran out deserved winners against a Lossie side who were far too generous a host. Kevin Duguid, Nathan Sharp and Willie Barron scored for the Brown and Yellows, securing the points that allowed the Can Cans to extend their lead at the top of the table.

The weather was causing much fewer problems than in recent seasons but frost and ice left the Coasters on a number of weekends, leaving Lossiemouth with games to fit in at the end of the season.

A patient Cove Rangers avenged the defeat inflicted upon them earlier in the season and took all three points back to Aberdeen after overcoming an injury ravaged Lossiemouth side at a chilly Grant Park. A tense first half finished goalless and Cove took the lead minutes into the second half thanks to a Kevin Filet own goal. The visitors put a shine on the score with late goals from Martin Johnston and Jordan Leyden and the win ensured they kept alive their chance of a title win.

Lossie continued their run of home games with the visit of Buckie Thistle. The Coasters overcame the Jags at Victoria Park earlier in the season and got off to a fine start in the return leg when Liam Archibald opened the

scoring. Buckie fought back to lead at the interval, and the Jags extended their lead with a third goal late in the second half. Martin McMullan set up a grandstand finish when his goal reduced the deficit to a single goal, but Lossie could not force an equaliser.

The club are hosting their annual Sportsman's Dinner on April 28th in the Lossiemouth FC Social Club. This year’s guest speaker will be Liverpool legend Jan Molby, with the comedy stylings of Jed Stone to follow. Tickets and tables are available now and can be booked by contacting any committee member or by telephoning Alan McIntosh on 07890 749053.

Events Testimonial. The draw for the Breedon Aggregates Highland League Cup has handed Lossiemouth a second round tie at Grant Park against either Inverurie Locos or Fraserburgh, who meet in the first round.

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The club also have outstanding fixtures against Wick Academy, Deveronvale, Strathspey Thistle and Formartine United to be played.

Dates for these games should be announced at the end of February.

Please check www.lossiemouthfc.co.uk for details before setting out. Kevin McKenzie.

Mobile: 07703 403913 Email: firthheatingltd@aol.com 13 High Street, Lossiemouth, IV31 6PH Directors RAYMOND & JACKIE LESLIE

Should Lossie prevail, they will travel to Cove Rangers or Clachnacuddin.

The club’s supporters now have their own internet forum, which is used for discussions on all matters relating to the club and the Scot-Ads Highland League. The forum has become very popular with fans throughout the Highland League and contains information on all levels of local football, including local junior and welfare clubs and leagues. To sign up and have your say, visit www.fitbanorth.com.

Fixtures for the coming weeks…

26 Feb 12 – Deveronvale – SHFL – Home 03 Mar 12 – Fort William – SHFL – Away 10 Mar 12 – Fraserburgh – SHFL – Home 17 Mar 12 – Inverurie Locos/Fraserburgh – HL Cup – Home 24 Mar 12 – Turriff United – SHFL - Away 24 Mar 12 – Nairn County – SHFL – Home

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Accountants

Driving Schools

Parent & Toddler

Architects

Electrical Contractor

Personal Trainers

Stewart Lyon 814224 ……….………...40

C M Design 540020 ………………….....2 Moray Coast 810567 ……………….......5

Michael Graham 07790 441856........…9

Marc Whyte 815311 ………………..….36

Financial Advisors

Stewart Lyon 814224 ……….………...40

Barber Hairforce 814468 ……………………...29

Beauty Bodymatters 811188 …………….….…33

Blinds

Garages

Removals & Storage

Greengrocers

Butchers

B Clark & Son 812060 … .…..…..…...20

Café

The Bothy 830006……………... ……...25 Covesea Café 815454 ……………...….27

Carpet Cleaners A M Cleaners 835383 ……..……....…...5

Children’s Entertainment

Mr Bumbles 01542 832103 …………....9

Gospel Hall ………………………...14&15 Gospel Hall Sunday Club 559356 …….3 Lossie Baptist 810455 ……………..….39 Moray Grace F’ship 07738 260550 ...35

Jeffrey Lee 815343 ………..…….....…..43 Lossie Tilers 815107 …….…………....23

Heating Engineers

Singing

Firth Heating 814172 ……….………...44

Hotel

The Stotfield 812011 ………….……….11

Hydrotherapy

Highland Hydrotherapy 559400 ….....42

Abi R-T 850179………………… ..…….21

Schools

Moray Steiner Sch 01309 676300 …...36

Shops

House of Automata 01309 691212.. …..5 Riaazs 812601…………………… …….19

Joiner

Mark Valentine 810399 …………..…….9

Skincare

Mary Jean 880231……………... ……..37

Locksmith

The Lock Doctor 07815 921558 …..…27

Taxis

Walkers Taxis 812940 ……………..….30 House of Automata 01309 691212.. …..5

Opticians McClintock Home Eyecare

01309 673635 …....4

Outdoor Activities

W’bank Holistics 07751 316663 ……..24

Craggan Outdoors 01479 873283 …..31

Computing & IT

Painter & Decorator

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Anderson’s 01542 839151 …………....36

Swansons 813272 ……………………....6

Complementary Therapists

Moray IT 547713……………………. ...17

W’shire Farm Foods 01466 799620 ...33

Roofers/Tilers

Museum

Churches

Capture Photography 544779………..13

Golf

Bookkeeping

Impact Comms 07860 711571………..27

Photographer Ready Meals

Golf Dedication Centre 810061 …..…25 Moray Golf Club 812018 ……….…….41

Business Services

Bodyfit 814502 ………….…..….……..19

Ace Tuning 814220 …...…........…...…10 Lossie Garage Services 812063 ...…..29

The Blind Spot 549939 ………....…...…8

Janice Lawrence 07791 087173 ..…....31

Moray Steiner Sch 01309 676300 …....44

Upholstery

A&G Upholstery 813814………. …….45

Volunteering

SSAFA 07795 950818 ………………....38 Volunteer Centre 843705 ………..……31

G K Decorators 815606 …………..….19

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About The Lossie Local The Lossie Local was established in May 2008, home produced by a Lossie resident, with the aim of disseminating community information and providing an affordable way for local businesses to promote themselves.

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NEXT ISSUE Summer 2012 (delivery w/c 4 June) - PRINT DEADLINE 11 May “Just to say I was in Lossiemouth on holiday recently and found several past copies of your magazine in my self-catering accommodation. I thought the contents were brilliant and gave me lots of insight into the town and its local businesses and services.” (email received from holidaymaker)