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In this issue...... Clubs & Societies 3 Go Wild on Mussels 4 Pastoral letter 6 Tide Times 6 Church Details 8 What’s On 13/14/16/17 Cinema Listings 15 Chef’s Confidential 18 Council News 20/22 Road Trips 24 School Term Dates 26 Useful Numbers 28 Local Holidays 28 Advertisers Index 30
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GARMOUTH & KINGSTON PRE-SCHOOL GROUPS Playgroup; 2-3 Club and Tots Group. Contact Jessica Myers tel: 870262(am)/870620(pm) or visit www.garmouth playgroups.co.uk
LOSSIEMOUTH GIRL GUIDING Rainbows-Monday or Wednesday; BrowniesTuesday, Wednesday or Thursday; GuidesMondays. Contact Dawn Coull tel: 810955
NHS RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP Meets every second Wednesday each month from September - May. Elgin Town Hall Supper Room 2pm-4pm. Contact Mary Nelson 01309 675371
HIGHLAND GLIDING CLUB Enjoy gliding and soaring at all levels, from complete beginner upwards, Saturday & Sunday all year round and Wednesday evening May October at Easterton Airfield, Birnie. Contact Anne Burgess 820834 www.highglide.co.uk
LOSSIEMOUTH ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION BRANCH AND SOCIAL CLUB Commerce Street, Lossiemouth, tel: 813193 www.lossiemouth-rna.org
MORAY DISABILITY FORUM Speaking on behalf of disabled people and their carers from across Moray, with a united voice through consultation and partnership with services that support them. We welcome everyone interested, or working, in the area of disability to become a member of the group. Contact Mike McKenzie, c/o Moray Resource Centre, Elgin. Tel: 07967 440164
HIGHLAND HANGGLIDING AND PARAGLIDING CLUB To promote freeflying activities throughout Highland and Moray areas. Contact Gary Williamson 01463 236600 or 01463 811852 hg@highlandhg&pgclub.co. uk INNER WHEEL OF ELGIN Community service undertaking fundraising for local and overseas charities, meets monthly (excluding July and August), Mansion House Hotel. Contact Pam Sutherland 550264 LOSSIEMOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB To promote football in the Lossie area and enter competitive competitions. Contact Alan McIntosh tel: 813328 or email alanlfcsec@aol.com
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MILTONDUFF VILLAGE HALL Available for regular meetings or one-off occasions. Our community events are Badminton, Bowling, Gardening Club, Toddler Group on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Playgroup Monday to Friday. Contact Jeff Hyland tel: 545360 or email jeff.hyland@virgin.net MORAY ARTS CLUB Bringing 'The Arts' to the people of Moray. Contact Emma Cooper, art & film convener on 07894 144021 or email emmaucooper@ btinternet.com or visit www.morayartsclub.com MORAY BOWLING CLUB Summer and winter bowling, all ages and abilities welcome. Seafield Street, Elgin. Contact Alex Masson 544556
MORAY FIELD CLUB Nature walks, birdwatching and ancient buildings with experts of all aspects giving their time and sharing their knowledge, diary of events for 12 months, contact Chrissie Suttie 01309 673431 MORAY FIGURE SKATING CLUB Teaches and promotes figure skating at all levels, Fridays 5.45pm to 7.45pm, Moray Leisure Centre, Elgin. Contact Pamela McKenzie 549730 or pamelamcke1@ btinternet.com www.mfsc.org.uk
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Go Wild on Mussels in the Moray Firth
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The Common Mussel (Mytilus edulis) is found in many places in the Moray Firth. They can form huge beds particularly in areas where conditions are good for larval settlement, and where there is plenty of food. The largest wild mussel fishery in Scotland is in the Dornoch Firth and run by Highland Fresh Mussels Ltd. on behalf of the Highland Council. The fishery employs 4 staff, rising to 8 at busy harvesting periods, as well as supporting a number of jobs in shore based businesses. Income generated goes to the Tain Common Good Fund. The mussel fishery has had a long association with the people of Tain. In 1612, ownership of the mussel scalps and the right to fish for mussels was bequeathed to the Royal Burgh of Tain by James vI of Scotland. The Dornoch Firth Mussels provided an important source of food during times of famine, and are today considered a highly desirable food item. Approximately 60% of the mussels are exported directly to France. Much of the remainder is sold to two local companies in Tain, who clean and grade the mussels, pack them in 5kg bags and sell to customers across the UK. Mussels are extremely high in proteins, calcium and iron while being low in fat and calories. They are also excellent for your heart, containing the highest amount of Omega 3’s of any shellfish (this is the naturally occurring fatty acid that is believed to lower blood pressure). The Dornoch Firth is regarded as an area of high ecological value. The Firth is virtually unaffected by industrial development and supports a wide range of marine and bird life. Around one third of the Firth lies within Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), and forms part of the proposed Marine Special Area of Conservation.
Dornoch Firth mussels are not farmed like most of the mussels sold in supermarkets. Wild beds are used that regenerate naturally and great care is taken to ensure these are not over-fished. Stock surveys are carried out annually using a variety of techniques including underwater cameras. These then determine the harvest levels for the coming year. Mussels as a food Mussels are truly one of nature’s most delightful delicacies. They are usually steamed, although they are wonderful grilled, baked, stewed or sauteed. It is difficult to understand why mussels have taken such a battering by the British palate. They are often dismissed as the delicacy that they are, perhaps due to the fact that there were once a staple part of our diet. europeans do not seem to have lost this and eat them by the bucketload! Moules Mariniere 4lbs mussels, scrubbed and scraped Bunch of fresh herbs 4 tbsp onion, freshly chopped 1 oz butter unsalted 8 fl oz dry white wine 1 tsp lightly crushed black peppercorns 2 fl oz double cream
In a large pan with a tightly fitting lid, bring to the boil the herbs, onion, butter, wine and pepper. Add the mussels, return to the boil and cook over a high heat until all the mussels have opened. Turn the mussels into a colander set over a bowl to collect all the liquor. Put the mussels into a tureen to keep warm, then strain the liquor back into the pan through two thicknesses of muslin to remove sandy grit. Reduce the liquor by about a third to intensify the flavours, then add the cream and pour over the mussels. Garnish generously with chopped parsley. Serve with crusty bread to mop up the juices and your desired quantity of dry white wine. For further information on the mussel fishery in the Dornoch Firth and on purchasing mussels, please contact Dafydd Morris, Fisheries Development Officer, Highland Council. (dafydd.morris@highland.gov.uk) or check out the website at www.highlandmussels.com
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The herald, a bit shaken announced “Charles, Great, a good and honest man of the earth.� “I know him not!� the Bishop said again, and again asked again “Who comes?�
After a life’s work, an incredible life in many ways, Charlemagne’s herald realised that he was a man who, stripped of all the titles and the adulation, stood before God asking for mercy and acceptance.
The herald, now completely crushed, responded “Charles, a lowly sinner, who begs the gift of Christ.� The Bishop, Christ’s representative, responded “Enter, received Christ’s gift of life.�
Augustus Toplady’s hymn, “Rock of Ages�, says this more eloquently than ever I could: Nothing in my hand I bring Simply to thy cross I cling Naked came to thee for dress Helpless, look to thee for grace Strained by sin, to thee I fly Wash me Saviour, or I die
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Lossiemouth Baptist Church meets every Sunday 9.30am, 11.30am and 6pm. Junior Church Sunday 11.30am and Kids Church (P4-P7) Thursdays 6.15pm-8pm. Contact Rev. Rae Mackenzie 812062 www.lossiebaptist.org Lossiemouth United Free Church of Scotland meets Sunday 11am and 6pm, including Sunday School. Contact Rev. Alexander Ritchie 810262 www.ufcos.org.uk/lossie St James Church of Scotland, Lossiemouth Family Worship 11am including creche and Sunday School; Evening Service 6pm; Swordfish Youth Group 7pm. Contact Rev. Graham Crawford 07817 504042 St Margaret’s Church, Lossiemouth Family Eucharist 9.30am; Holy Communion 10am Thursdays; Evening Prayer 5pm Thursdays St Gerardines High Church Lossiemouth, Contact 813146 St Sylvester's Catholic Church, Elgin Vigil Mass Saturday 7pm; Sunday Mass 11.45am. Contact 542280 www.stsylvesters.net Lossiemouth Gospel Hall meets every Sunday for Sunday Club at 9.30am, Gospel Meeting at 6.30pm. Further details 812987 or visit the website at www.lossiemouthgospelhall.org.uk Burghead Church Every Sunday at 11.30am. Contact 01309 690931
Hopeman Baptist Church meets every Sunday 11am & 6pm. Everyone welcome. Contact Rev. S.J. Macdonald 831175 or visit the website www.hopemanbaptist.org.uk Parish of Duffus, Spynie and Hopeman First Sunday of each month, one service (10.30 a.m.) in Hopeman if five Sundays in the month, all other Sundays Hopeman 10am, Duffus or Spynie 11.30am. Contact Rev. Bruce Lawrie 830276 or email: blawrie@zetnet.co.uk Birnie - Pluscarden Church Sunday Service Pluscarden 10am and Evening Service 6.30pm 3rd Sunday each month; Birnie 11.30am and Evening Service 6.30pm 1st Sunday each month Scottish Episcopal Church Holy Trinity, Elgin Sunday Services - 8am Holy Communion; 11am Family Eucharist; 6.30pm Evensong, tel: 547505 Elgin & Forres Free Church of Scotland Sunday Sevice 11am including Sunday School & Creche; Evening Service 6pm, Midweek Meeting Wednesday 7.30pm. Contact Colin Morrison 542196 Elgin Community Church Sunday Morning Service 10.30am; Evening Fellowship & Youth Group at 6pm. Contact 546654 Elgin City Church Every Sunday 10.30am at Elgin Community Centre childrens church & creche available. Contact 543624
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OCTOBER 27 wednesday moray m.s. branch information session, 7pm-9pm, moray resource centre, maisondieu road, elgin, supporting people with multiple sclerosis - please come along to find out more about being involved or to offer your ideas, contact paula tel: 01542 810781
29 friday scottish international storytelling festival 2010 eastern routes:authentic voices, 7.30pm, universal hall, findhorn, £9/£7/£5 u-16’s, contact 01309 690110 women behaving madly - fiona knowles, 8pm, warehouse theatre, lossie, £10, tel: 814004 andy white, the loft venue, by kinloss, CAP/donation, tel: 01343 850111
30 saturday elgin & district cancer support group coffee morning, 10am-1pm, st giles church hall, home bakes & usual stalls hocus pocus - spooky halloween walk in the grounds of brodie castle, dooking for apples & other activities, 6pm-7.30pm, adults £2/children £4/family (2+2) £10, tel: 0844 493 2156 elgin city social club fancy dress halloween party - in aid of chairlift fund, 8pm, disco, food and fun, tickets £5 each, theme: 1950’s / grease
30 saturday october - 2 tuesday november bioneers at findhorn - sustainability conference and celebration, universal hall, findhorn, to book tel: 01309 691653 or visit www.findhorn.org/bioneers
NOVEMBER 2 tuesday ski open day, 2pm-6pm, beaver travel, south street, elgin, free tickets from beaver travel, elgin & forres
5 friday lizanne knot, 8pm, the warehouse theatre, lossiemouth, contact 814004 or visit www.thebooth.co.uk to book voltageist - electro club night, 9pm, the venue, south college street, elgin, £4, dj’s graeme inkson and kat mac, techno treats and beats, over 18’s only, tel: 07540 650496 for information or find us on facebook
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Buckie Arts and Craft Group Big Christmas Fair Sat. 6th Nov. 10am-4pm FREE ENTRY Buckie Fishermans Hall 40 stalls and a huge selection of local quality craft ideal for Christmas presents. Craft Competition open to all ages and abilities, details at Buckie Library. Warm drinks and seasonal food available with musicians playing throughout the day.
6 saturday buckie arts and craft group big christmas fair, 10am4pm, free entry at buckie fishermen’s hall and town hall, with 40 stalls there will be a huge selection of local quality craft ideal for christmas presents; craft competition open to all ages and abilities, schedule to be found at buckie library, entry is 50p each category; warm drinks and seasonal food available with musicians playing throughout the day; for more details contact bronagh o’kane, tel: 01542 834562 or email: bronagh52@yahoo.co.uk orienteering at lossie forest, 10.15am-11am, two different courses to challenge your navigation skills and fitness in moravian’s popular saturday series of events, £3 adults/£2 juniors, for more details visit www.moravianorienteering.org macdonald brothers - postponed until 2011 the opera bus - scottish opera ‘the marriage of figaro’, 7.15pm at eden court theatre, inverness, coach pick up points along a96 from keith to nairn, ticket & coach £38 approx. (coach only £7 return) tel. 01343 835258
9 tuesday beading demonstration & workshop by shirley munn, 7pm, lossiemouth library, for more details contact elgin library tel: 562600 or visit www.moray.gov.uk doug scott - theatre, 7.30pm, the warehouse theatre, lossiemouth, £12/£10, contact 814004
The Key to Happiness Tuesday 9th November 7.30pm £7 Open talk by Phakchok Rinpoche, a young, dynamic teacher who loves a good discussion and has studied with many of the great Tibetan meditation masters of our time - The Universal Hall, Findhorn. Further information on RInpoche’s programme from 8-11th Nov. available from 0778 453 1420 or info@gomdescotland.org
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the key to happiness - open talk with phakchok rinpoche, 7.30pm, universal hall, findhorn, £7
11 thursday french wives + support, doors 7.30pm, the venue, south college street, elgin, tickets £5, optimistic, glasgow based folk pop, fresh from headlining the t break stage at this years t in the park, for info tel: 07540 650496 or find us on facebook
Westfield House, Spynie The Nomads Tent 10am-5pm 19th-28th Nov. Illustrated Lecture by Rufus Reade Tuesday 23rd November 12.30pm and 6.30pm
12 friday the deportees + support, doors 7.30pm, the venue, south college street, elgin, forward-looking, fresh folk-pop act from aberdeen, tickets £5, tel: 07540 650496 for information or find us on facebook
13 saturday moray piano competition - qualifying, from 9.30am, elgin town hall, www.moray-piano-competition.co.uk farmers’ market, from 10am-2pm, anderson’s school playground, locally produced beef, cheeses, bread, fish, eggs, vegetables, chocolate, preserves and arts and crafts, contact anne marie 01309 691616 murder mystery, 7pm for 8pm start, eight acres hotel, elgin, fancy dress followed by disco plus 3 course pirate meal & entertainment, £25, tel: 543077 the battle of britain - haye vs harrison, 9pm, the granary, thunderton place, elgin, tel: 555175
14 sunday moray piano competition - finals, from 2.30pm, elgin town hall, www.moray-piano-competition.co.uk
16 tuesday greyfriars club - tea & competitions, doors open 6.30pm, elgin town hall, £1, contact pam tel: 544487
19 friday to 28 sunday the nomads tent selling exhibition, 10am-5pm daily, westfield house, spynie, contact 547308 or email veronica.maclean@yahoo.co.uk for details
20 saturday st johns church coffee morning, 10am-12noon, forres town hall, £1, contact very rev. clifford piper 01309 672856 alzheimers support group coffee morning, 10am12noon, supper room elgin town hall, £2, contact pam tel: 544487 festive fun day & craft fair, 10am-4pm, elgin library, fun and activities for all ages in the library, visit our christmas craft fair in the gallery, promoting a range of quality crafts from moray and the surrounding area, free admission, contact 562603 or email elgin.library@moray.gov.uk over 60’s club sale and tea, 2pm-4pm, james milne institue, findhorn, £1 adults/50p children, tel: 01309 691233 for details
21 sunday xmas fayre, 1pm-4pm, lhanbryde community centre, £7 a table/stall, contact alison on 01343 843025 or email enquiries@lhanbrydecc.org
The Elgin Flower Club Christmas Demonstration ‘Of Candle, Crib & Carol’ Mr Alan Beatty, N Ireland
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Thursday 18th November 7.30pm Elgin Town Hall Sales table & raffle. Tickets £8 including refreshments. Available from 550257 and Room to Bloom, South Street, Elgin
18 thursday elgin flower club christmas demonstration with alan beatty, 7.30pm, elgin town hall, tickets £8, available from 550257 or at room to bloom, elgin
18 thursday, 19 friday & 20 saturday laich amateur dramatic society presents ‘blood brothers’ the play, 7.30pm, holy trinity church hall, elgin, tickets £8/£6 including tea & home bakes, contact the cast; the cutting room, elgin or 544610
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Tickets £8 in aid of Children 1st followed by wine and nibbles Call 547308 or email veronica.maclean@yahoo.co.uk
illustrated lecture by rufus reade - ethiopia: churches, animals and birds, 12.30pm and 6.30pm, westfield house, spynie, contact 547308 or email veronica.maclean@yahoo.co.uk for details family history by graeme wilson, 7pm, local heritage centre, institution road, elgin, for more details contact elgin library tel: 562600 or visit www.moray.gov.uk
LADS (Laich Amateur Dramatic Society) Present Willy Russell’s play ‘Blood Brothers’ Thurs. 18th, Fri. 19th and Sat. 20th November Holy Trinity Church Hall, Elgin 7.30pm Tickets £8 Concessions £6 includes Tea and Home-bakes. Tickets from The Cutting Room, South St, Elgin or tel: 544610
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NOVEMBER 2010 continued
24 wednesday beaded jewellery workshop by derek milligan, 7pm, elgin library, for more details contact elgin library tel: 562600 or visit www.moray.gov.uk
25 thursday red priest, 7:30pm, st christopher’s chapel, gordonstoun school, nr elgin, £12/£6, visit our website www.thegcs.org.uk for details or tel: 01343 837917
26 friday open mic competition, doors 7pm, the venue, south college street, elgin, tickets £3, prize £50 cash, music, song, poetry, readings, entertainment of all calibre, for information tel: 07540 650496 crossroads ceilidh night, doors 7pm, mansefield hotel, elgin, stovies supper provided, music by andy mccormack and his band, tickets £10 from crossroads office, victoria house, victoria crescent, elgin tel: 541383, charity number sco13081 moroccan gnawa music with omar afif, 8pm, universal hall, findhorn, £10/£8, contact 01309 690110
26 friday, 27 saturday, 28 sunday christmas craft fair, brodie castle, tel: 0844 493 2156
27 saturday elgin high church annual christmas bazaar, 10am12noon, church hall, enjoy tea/coffee and lovely homebakes, contact moira tel: 547338 forres farmers market, frost fayre and craft market, 10am-2pm, in conjunction with andersons school christmas fair, on andersons playground and in forres community centre, local foods, arts and crafts for christmas, the big choir will be singing buckie & district m.s. branch lunch, for anyone affected by multiple sclerosis in the moray area to celebrate 40 years since they were established, if you would like to attend please contact paula by email p.macgillivray@mssocietyscotland.org.uk or tel: 01542 810781 before november 10th
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27 saturday continued race night, 7pm, new elgin & ashgrove public hall, contact liza 0782 333 4922 rnli swing band night, 7.30pm, james milne institue, findhorn, £10 including food, tel: 01309 691728 for more details
27 saturday & 28 sunday elgin model fair, 10am-5pm, organised by elgin model railway club, elgin town hall, ample parking, disabled access, adults £4; children/ conc. £2.50; family (2+2) £9.50; children under 5 free, rail layouts in various scales; boats; planes; digital scalextric, etc. specialist hobby suppliers and refreshments, contact duncan macrae tel: 546725 or 0775 905 4668 or modelfair@elginmodelrailwayclub.co.uk
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Parsnip Veloute
Now that the weather will be getting colder I thought that I would bring along a soup to the table. Veloute translates as ‘velvety’ in French, it is a very rich, smooth and filling soup and it is a very big seller in our restaurant. The base for the soup remains the same - it is just the core flavour, in this case parsnips, that change. So, you could use any thing from artichoke to zucchini, my personal favourites are cauliflower, parsnip and carrot. The key to getting this soup velvety is cooking the ingredients until they are very soft, then liquidising and then passing them through a sieve. So onto the recipe that is basic as it only has four base ingredients, but is extremely worthwhile and will please your family or your dinner guests. Serves 4-6 approx 4 Large Parsnips 1 Large Onion 125g Slightly Salted Butter 500ml Double Cream (it must be double for cooking) 1 Pint of Water Salt to season and pepper if you must Peel the parnips, quarter them, take out centre stalk by cutting at an angle to remove, this is so your soup cooks quicker and to maintain smoothness. Peel the onion and slice roughly, put parsnips, onions, butter, cream and water into a large pan, making sure all ingredients are covered by the liquid and cook until very soft. Liquidise until smooth, pass through your finest sieve, taste and season if necessary, then serve. If it is slightly thick you can add water to reach your desired texture. I would serve this with parsnip crisps and a wee splash of white truffle oil.
Peel one large parsnip, cut the top and tail off, if you have a mandolin slice thinly remembering to use it's guard, if you don’t have a mandolin just use a good potato peeler to peel strips from top to bottom. Then place the strips of parsnips into a metal or glass bowl and cover with boiled water and a teaspoon of salt, cover with cling film and allow to cool naturally, once they have cooled, remove from water and place on a tea towel and pat them dry, then put them into a deep fat fryer at 180°c until they crispen. The point of putting them in water and salt is to maintain as much of the natural white colour as possible (some food science happens along the way!) Next month I will bring you a good and hearty winter warmer main course, just like we are serving in The Grill for this season, where we are concentrating on homely feel good food such as Fish and Chips, our ever popular Steaks and the classic Sticky Toffee Pudding which featured in last month’s issue. These traditional dishes will run alongside the existing seasonal menu.
Parsnip Crisps Happy Cooking! 1 Large Parsnip Teaspoon of Salt Boiling Water
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ExTRACTS FROM THE DRAFT MInuTES OF THE MEETInG OF 14TH SEPTEMBER 2010 OF CITy & ROyAL BuRGH OF ELGIn COMMunITy COunCIL
Flood Alleviation Scheme Dave Gowan’s gave a detailed presentation on the Flood Alleviation Scheme. Key Milestones: Contractor’s Workshop (Programme and Risk) - October 2010 Identify Funding - november 2010 Submission of Tender - 19 nov. 2010 Report of Target Cost Benchmarking and Value for Money - 21 December 2010 Recommendation Report to the Moray Council - February 2011 Agree Terms and Start Working on Site - April 2011 Complete Elgin Flood Alleviation Scheme - October 2014 Members’ were given the opportunity to ask questionsQ. Will contract price be fixed? A. no, a fixed contract price would cost substantially more. The only time you would consider a fixed price is if you were absolutely certain that the Contractor knows exactly what they are going to be building and there are very few risks involved in the job. We have put efforts in up front to overcome these risks so that we can both benefit i.e. utility diversions and clearing of the paths. There is a risk allowance in the Contract. Q. Will the scheme start at bottom and work up? A. Ideally we would like to start at bottom and work up but there are many constraints that have to be considered and if we do that it may take six years to complete, so it will be necessary to jump about a bit. Constraints include salmon spawning. We have to work within these constraints and the idea will be to move upstream as we don’t want to increase
flood risk anywhere during the scheme. Q. The weirs are basically redundant, why are we hanging onto these, if you removed them you would drop the level of the riverbed? A. There are two reasons why – these have now become part of the Elgin environment and the ecology of the river and the hydraulic reason for not removing the weirs is that flooding is caused due to downstream conditions and the removal of the weirs will not make any difference. Q. Will you be raising the embankments on the Morriston side of River? A. no, the reason for not doing this is because the idea is to allow the river as much of its flood plain as possible, so if you flood Morriston playing fields by and large you are flooding the grass and not properties, the idea is to create space for the river. Q. Bailey Bridge at Morriston playing field, will it be removed, heightened or left as it is? A. Left as it is as the water can flow around the back of it. Q. Are you still looking at putting in cycle tracks etc. A. yes, the scheme includes dealing with these assets like the cycle tracks and areas around the Cathedral will be enhanced by the scheme and a good deal of landscaping will take place at the end. The Greener Strategic Group are looking at other funding that can be brought into the scheme for enhancements. Q. With regard to Sainsbury’s application, how do you see that affecting any flood issues in that area? Minutes Continued on P22
othEr Community CounCil ContACtS heldon Community Council: meetings 2/11/10; 21/12/10; 1/2/11; 15/3/11; 26/4/11; 7/6/11; 19/7/11; 30/8/11 and 18/10/11 - 7.30pm at Mosstowie Primary School. Contact: Angela Hyland Secretary) 545360. page 20 - November 2010
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Often we hear bad things in the media about young people but like all sections of society it is a handful who are giving an impression to society that, in the vast majority of cases, is well wide of the mark. My own experience in recent weeks on various school visits has been of meeting young people who are engaged, enthusiastic and confident individuals. It is great to see them continuing to develop these skills with the encouragement and guidance of their parents, teachers and the wider school community. Angu s Robertson MP One reason why I take part every year in the Moray Bike Ride which I did again recently is that it gets me back on the bike for fresh air and exercise. This year a hardy bunch of local families braved the elements and took part, all in aid of the Royal Society for the Blind. Our lovely countryside looks even better from the saddle and no doubt like most readers I only wish I could discipline myself to go cycling a bit more often, to shed the pounds and, in my case become an increasingly rare entity - a fit and healthy politician! Rich ard Lochhead MSP
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roads & transportation • Road Markings on A96 through Elgin. Ross was hopeful that work would commence next week by Markon for Bear Scotland. • Speed limit on B9012 Duffus Road. Murray Ross advised that following a site visit by the C&RBoECC R&T Committee with Kevin Price, Engineer Moray Council Roads DepartTraffic, ment, himself and George Littlejohn have different views. Murray Ross felt the objection should stand at 30mph that due to future developments. George Littlejohn would like a compromise and allow the 40mph down to 30mph to go ahead on a trial basis. At a colander date, six months post any 40/30 mph speed restriction being implemented at this location, a two week on road speed record be implemented, then tabulated. Once this has been done the R&T Committee would C&RBoECC the data then look at presented. George Littlejohn read out a letter the C&RBoECC R&T were proposing to send. Harry Torry agreed with Murray Ross and felt that it should be pointed out to Moray Council, the increase in school children that will be crossing this road in the future. After a lengthy dis cussion, it was agreed for the letter to be sent, which clearly states that the C&RBoECC R&T Committee’s objection of 17th May 2010 still stands, with the recommendations suggested by George Littlejohn be considered should the ob-
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for 2010/2011 (all dates inclusive) Winter Term Starts Monday 25th October 2010 In-service Closure Thursday 11th November 2010 In-service Closure Friday 12th November 2010 In-service Closure Monday 15th November 2010 In-service Closure Tuesday 16th November 2010 Winter Term Ends Wed. 22nd December 2010 Spring Term Starts Thursday 6th January 2011 Elgin Academy & FeedersThu. 10th February 2011 Elgin High & Feeders Thu. 10th February 2011 Mid-term Holiday Friday 11th February 2011 Mid-term Holiday Monday 14th February 2011 Spring Term Ends Friday 1st April 2011
Summer Term Starts Monday 18th April 2011 Good Friday Holiday Friday 22nd April 2011 May Day Holiday Monday 2nd May 2011 In-service Closure Thursday 19th May 2011 In-service Closure Friday 20th May 2011 Summer Term Ends Friday 1st July 2011 for 2011/2012 (all dates inclusive) Autumn Term Starts Tuesday 16th August 2011 Autumn Term Ends Friday 7th October 2011 Winter Term Starts Monday 24th October 2011 In-service Closure Monday 21st November 2011 In-service Closure Tuesday 22nd November 2011 Winter Term Ends Wed. 21st December 2011
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SpotLight SCHOOLS Alves Primary School ..................................(01343) 850247 Bishopmill Primary School ..........................(01343) 547841 Burghead Primary School ..........................(01343) 825529 East End Primary School ............................(01343) 542381 Greenwards Primary School ......................(01343) 541661 Hopeman Primary School ..........................(01343) 830281 Lhanbryde Primary School..........................(01343) 842649 Mosstowie Primary School..........................(01343) 547119 New Elgin Primary School ..........................(01343) 547587 Seafield Primary School ..............................(01343) 547792 St Sylvesters R.C. Primary School ..............(01343) 541453 West End Primary School............................(01343) 543161 Elgin Academy ............................................(01343) 543485 Elgin High School........................................(01343) 545181 Hythehill Primary School ............................(01343) 812014 St Gerardine Primary School ......................(01343) 812251 Lossiemouth High School ..........................(01343) 812047 Police Station ................................................0845 600 5700 Bus Station, Elgin .......................................(01343) 544222 Citizens Advice Bureau ...............................(01343) 550088 Dalcross Airport ...........................................(01667) 464000 Dallas Village Hall .......................................(01343) 890243 Elgin Town Hall ............................................(01343) 562600 Lossie Town Hall ............................(01343) 813329/815309 Moray Council .............................................(01343) 543451 National Rail Enquiries ..................................08457 484950 Elgin Library ................................................(01343) 562600 Lossie Library ..............................................(01343) 813334 Elgin Community Council............................(01343) 544091 Moray Leisure Centre .................................(01343) 550033 Lossie Swimming Pool ................................(01343) 815299
Useful Numbers and Local Holidays
DOCTORS Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin ...............................0845 456 6000 Moray Coast Medical Practice - Hopeman (01343) 830269 Moray Coast Medical Practice - Burghead (01343) 835780 Moray Coast Medical Practice - Lossie ........0845 337 1190 Elgin Community Surgery ..........................(01343) 542234 Linkwood Medical Centre ............................0845 337 6350 Maryhill Health Centre ..................................0845 337 0610 DENTISTS South Street Dental Practice ......................(01343) 542729 Trinity Dental Practice ..................................(01343) 542697 Apex Dental Studio......................................(01343) 556606 Pure Spa Dental ..........................................(01343) 541164 Holly Tree Dental Practice, Lossie ..............(01343) 814625 Rivermouth Dental Practice, Lossie ............(01343) 813325
PHARMACIES Alliance Pharmacy ......................................(01343) 542186 Bishopmill Pharmacy ..................(01343) 547374 / 547393 Boots The Chemist ......................................(01343) 543311 G.F Duthie Phramacy, Burghead ................(01343) 835370 G.F Duthie Phramacy,Hopeman ................(01343) 830249 Lhanbryde Pharmacy ..................................(01343) 842531 Lloyds Pharmacy, 48 High St ......................(01343) 547065 Lloyds Pharmacy, 176 High St ....................(01343) 542571 Lloyds Pharmacy, Lossie ............................(01343) 812818 Lossiemouth Pharmacie ............................(01343) 813095 VETS Allen and Matthews ....................................(01343) 544811 Miller and Swann ........................................(01343) 542255 Moray Coast Vets, Lossie ............................(01343) 815335
Holiday Dates 2010 / 2011 St Andrews Day Tuesday 30th November Christmas Day * Monday 27th December Boxing Day * Tuesday 28th December New Years Day * Monday 3rd January Tuesday 4th January 2nd January * Burghead Holiday ‡ Monday 4th April Monday 11th April Elgin Holiday § Good Friday Friday 22nd April Early May Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May * substitue day § includes Lhanbryde ‡ includes Hopeman & Lossiemouth page 28 - November 2010
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