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CLUBS & SOCIETIES BANFFSHIRE FIELD CLUB 2nd Saturday of the month at St Rufus Church Hall, Turner Street, Keith. Explore natural, cultural & social heritage of the historic county of Banffshire. Visit www.banffshirefieldclub.org.uk

‘FIT FUN’ FOR TOTS Fridays, 10:15am-11:15am at Portessie Public Hall. Active games class for 2-3 year olds.

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BUCKIE ARTS & CRAFTS CLUB Third Wednesday of the month 2pm - 5pm Upper Hall, Buckie Town House. Drop in - learn a craft, share a skill. Contact Fiona on 07875 624046 for details.

FRISKIS AND SVETTIS (CULLEN) Tues 6:30pm - 7:30pm & Thurs 6:15pm - 7:15pm at Hall Church, York Place, Cullen. Fun and Effective exercise to music for men and women of all ages and abilities. For more info visit www.fsaberdeen.co.uk or Facebook Friskis&Svettis Aberdeen. Gail 01542 840438

BUCKIE CRICKET CLUB Meets at Linzee Gordon Park, Buckie. Junior coaching on Wednesday evenings. Contact William G Flett: 832082.

BUCKIE ROVERS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB Training Monday & Wednesday, 7pm-9pm excl. June. Contact Mr D G Roberts: 840861.

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KEITH BOWLING CLUB Open April - September, weather permitting. Short carpet bowls indoor September to April. Call Hazel MacAngus-Gerrard 887452 LIFE CHALLENGE OUTREACH IN BUCKIE A bus goes out every Friday in Newlands Lane, Buckie from 12pm - 3pm to offer help and support to anyone suffering from addictions or in need of any kind.

Call 01542 836439 or email lifechallenge@yahoo.com.

ME MORAY SUPPORT GROUP 2nd Tuesday each month 7pm, Moray Resource Centre, Maisondeu Road, Elgin. Meet with other ME sufferers for support and information. Meetings are free with refreshments provided. www.memoray.org.uk/forum MORAY COAST MOTORCYCLE CLUB 1st Wednesday every month at Mill House Hotel, Tynet, Buckie.

Join us for social ride outs, fundraisers & more. Call Tracey Scott on 07928 444376 or visit www.moraycoastmcc.org.uk MORAY COELIAC GROUP Meet 1st Saturday of the month (except Jan & Feb), 10:30am in the cafe at Baxters, Fochabers.

Get together for newly diagnosed and existing members to network, ask questions, share recipes and ideas / information. 'Coffee, Cake and Catch up' sessions. All welcome. For further info email Kirsteen.pyett@btinternet.co.uk

MORAY SANDS 3rd Wednesday, 7:30pm at Keith Health Centre Annexe. Self-help support group, run by bereaved parents for bereaved parents and their families. Informal and confidential. For more details call or text Beck on 07549 684986 or Karen on 07971 834133 or email moraysands@hotmail.co.uk MORAY THRESHOLD SINGERS Women's choir offers to sing to people who are seriously ill and those approaching the end of life, in their own home, care home or hospital to bring comfort and ease. To request this service or to join call Chloe Greenwood on 07769 796672 www.thresholdchoir.org/moray MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS MORAY By people with multiple sclerosis for people with multiple sclerosis A website with info & support for people with MS, their friends, family & carers. www.MSMoray.net NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETIES (MORAY, BANFF AND BADENOCH BRANCH) 2nd Wednesday, 11am, Eight Acres Hotel. Lectures on a variety of arts related subjects are delivered by experts from across the UK. New members always welcome. Contact Jennifer Kerr on 01343 835258 or www.nadfas-in-elgin.org.uk QUARRIERS CARER SUPPORT SERVICE MORAY Practical and emotional support for unpaid Carers of Moray. If you could use some help or just want to find out more about what we do, call 01343 556031 RAIN OR SHINE TODDLER GROUP Wednesday 10am-11.30am & Friday 1.15pm-2.45pm. Lady Cathcart Hall, Buckie. Make new friends, have a chat & a cuppa. £1.50 per session. Contact Gail tel: 07921 558989

STRATHISLA STRINGS 1st Wednesday every month from 7:30pm at The Crown, Reidhaven Street, Keith. A communtiy music group playing traditional music from a wide range of sources.

T-EXCHANGE MAKERSPACE Make things, build things and exchange ideas. Third Friday of every month 7:30pm at Findhorn Village Centre. Details on www.t-exchange.net or contact Bill on 07925 551191.

THE LIGHTHOUSE GROUP Meets on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7-9pm at Buckie Baptist Church Hall. A time of fun and fellowship for people with a learning disability in the local area. Contact leader Ali Beattie: 01542 841820 or 07544697865.

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND BANFF & MORAY Promoting the NTS and fundraising to support local properties, Brodie Castle and Leith Hall. Varied annual programme of events. Ring the secretary on 01343 835258 or secretary2.bmnts@btinternet.com THE LOFT YOUTH PROJECT Drop-in sessions for S1 - S6, Fridays 7pm till 10pm. Contact Sharon Duncan tel: 886630

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RTR ASSOCIATION (MORAY FIRTH BRANCH) Meet monthly & arrange dinners and outings for ex-RTR personnel. Contact Peter on 01542 841740 or Clive on 01542 841529 for more info.

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PASTORAL LETTER & CHURCH MEETINGS Jesus knew who He was, and why He was on this earth.

Have you ever overheard people in the shops talking about the weather? It is almost like people in Buckie are obsessed with it. It goes something like this; ‘It’s a bonny day today.’ And the response is usually similar to, ‘Aye, but there’s a storm coming.’ Why do we always focus on the negative, or try to limit or contain people?

I was born and raised in Portgordon, but left when I was about 21 years old. About 8 years ago, I met a woman who was still living in Portgordon, but somebody I hadn’t seen for about 35 years. It was interesting to talk about people we both knew and things that happened in the years past.

At one point, she asked me what I did for a living, and I told her that I had served my time as an electronic engineer. A look of astonishment went over her face and her response to that was this; ‘But your Grandfather was a coalman!’ She found it difficult to think that I could be anything other than a coalman. The mentality seems to be that we should not dare to rise above our station.

Often, the chorus rings out, ‘Who do

you think you are?’ Why do some people try to place limitations on others? Why do we sometimes struggle to encourage somebody to step out and do something different or radical? It was no different in Jesus time.

even in the face of unbelief and questioning.

One time, Jesus was teaching in the Synagogue and many who heard Him were astonished and said, “‘Where did this man get these things? What is the wisdom given to him? How are such mighty works done by his hands? Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us?’ And they took offense at him.” (Mark 6:2-3)

Jesus makes it easy for us, in that He removes the middle ground and leaves us with two distinct possibilities as to who He is. He is either a madman, who should be totally ignored for the fool that He is; or He is who He said He is, the Son of the living God.

In other words; who does He think He is? But Jesus knew who He was, and why He was on this earth.

On another occasion, He said this to the disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?’ And they said, ‘Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Simon Peter replied, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” (Matthew 16:13-16) He didn’t begin to doubt who He was and why He came to this earth,

Keith, Church of Scotland - North, Newmill, Boharm & Rothiemay.

North Church: Sundays 11am. Boharm Church: Mulben Village Hall.

First Sunday of the month at 9.30am. Rothiemay Church: Last Sunday of the month at 9:30am. Call the church office on 01542 886390 or visit keithnorthchurches.org Keith, Church of Scotland - St Rufus, Botriphnie, and Grange.

St Rufus Church: Sundays 10.15am. Botriphnie Church: Alternate Sundays 11.45am. Grange Church: Alternate Sundays 11.45am.

Contact Rev Dr K Gauld on 01542 882799 • kay_gauld@btinternet.com Keith, St. Thomas’ Church RC Vigil Mass: Sat 6:30pm. Sunday Mass: 10:30am. Confessions on request. Tel: 01542 882352.

Portessie Methodist Church Portessie, Buckie. Sunday services at 11am & 6pm.

Portknockie Church of Christ Sunday 11am: breaking of bread.

6pm: gospel service. Friday 7pm: prayer meeting and Bible study.

Ladies fellowship (September - March) every second Monday 7pm.

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And Jesus asks each and every one of us the same question; who do you say that I am?

Who is this person, Jesus, to you?

Many millions of people have come to know Him as their Saviour and Lord, having come into a living relationship with Him. Jesus is real, He is alive and He is reaching out to every person to receive Him into his or her lives. He didn’t come into the world to condemn us, but to save us.

He loves you, and He longs for a relationship with you, one that will last for eternity.

Don’t allow people or circumstances to limit who you are, but step into the freedom that is found in the person of Jesus Christ.

Pastor John Coppard.

Riverside Christian Church, Buckie

Wednesdays 8am: prayer breakfast. Contact the leader Mr Stewart Gray on 01542 836007.

Portknockie Church of Scotland Sundays 11.15am. All welcome.

Contact Morag Ritchie: 01542 840951 or Heather Reid: 01542 840921.

Rathven Church of Scotland Sunday 9.45am led by the minister Rev Isabel Buchan or an authorised local preacher. Contact Rev Isabel Buchan on 01542 832118 or Ann Grant on 01542 831607.

Riverside Christian Church Buckie. Sundays 10.30am. Tel: 01542 833923. Website: www.riversidebuckie.org St Peters Church RC St Andrews Square, Buckie. Saturday Vigil 6.30pm. Sunday Mass 10am. Resident priest: Rev Tad Turski. Tel: 01542 832196.

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Useful Contacts Police Station ......................................................................101 Buckie Leisure Centre ........................................01542 832841 Keith Community Centre ....................................01542 882222 Keith Swimming Pool ........................................01542 882222 Keith Resource Centre ......................................01542 886174 Keith Library........................................................01542 882223 Keith Sports & Com. Ctr ....................................01542 882222 Moray Council Access Point, Keith ....................01542 885500 Registrar ............................................................01542 885525 Keith Tourist Info. Ctr ..........................................01542 888423 Keith Community Bus ........................................01542 886390 Babs Dial A Bus..................................................01542 835800 National Rail Enquiries ......................................08457 484950 Dial ‘M’ For Moray Buses ..................................03001 234565

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New Year and resolutions time again. I think after last year’s resolutions I have managed to get a little bit fitter and, more importantly, stay a little bit fitter through the year - possibly helped by a lot of tramping the streets during the hard fought referendum campaign.

With the Westminster Election fast approaching in May it is very much a leap from one campaign straight into another but one I relish, as the best part of being a politician is the opportunity to speak to people in the communities I represent around Moray and getting their views first hand. So the New Year’s Resolution is probably covered by more tramping of streets. Look forward to seeing folks out and about in 2015!

As we go out with the old of 2014 and in with the new of 2015 it has been an amazing year in Scotland but much closer to home in the past few weeks it has been great seeing my 2 boys taking part in the Christmas Concert at their school in Elgin. The amount of effort put in by all the children in schools across Moray is fantastic, as is the efforts of the teachers, Classroom Assistants and parents who pull it all together. Next up will be the adults performing and, possibly some children as well, in Burns Supper season, which is always a good night and catch up with friends. A great way to end one year and start the next!

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Caledonain Thistle FC Time flies when you're having fun and it's certainly the case for Inverness Caledonian Thistle manager John Hughes.

Spend any more than sixty seconds in the man's company and his beliefs and ideas for football teams to play the game in the correct manner will quickly be evident. Hughes wants his side to play football in a style that is just as attractive as the Highland scenery surrounding the Tulloch Caledonian Stadium.

The former Hibernian and Falkirk manager took over the reigns at the Inverness club a year ago taking over from Terry Butcher and made the move to the Highlands unsure of what to expect in his new surroundings.

That’s why it’s no surprise to see Caley Thistle once more towards the top end of the SPFL Premiership and aiming for an even higher position than last season.

Fast forward a year and like his predecessor, Hughes has settled nicely into the area and would even go as far to say he's in love with his new abode.

John Hughes and his team are looking to push on in 2015 and with the philosophy that the manager is implementing at the club, here’s to continued progress and success.

He's able to combine his biggest passions in the tranquil environment, cycling, golf and especially coaching football!!

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Beef Bourguignon Serves: 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 2 hours Ingredients 2 tbsp plain flour

75ml brandy

1kg braising steak, cut into 2.5cm dice

750ml red wine

4–5 tbsp olive oil

1 litre beef stock

150g pancetta, cut into small cubes

1 bouquet garni (2 bay leaves, 2 sprigs of thyme,

1 shallot, peeled and finely chopped

2 sprigs of flat-leaf parsley)

2 onions, peeled and sliced

115g baby onions

1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed

25g butter

100 g French beans

Salt and black pepper

Method 1. Season the flour with salt and pepper and toss the beef in it. Place a large, non-stick frying pan over a high heat, add one to two tablespoons of olive oil and fry the beef for one to two minutes in batches, removing each batch from the pan when browned and placing it on a plate while you fry the rest, adding more oil as needed. (Too much meat in the pan at once will mean it takes longer to brown).

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