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Clubs, Societies & Regular Meetings AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Fellowship of relatives/friends of alcoholics sharing experience and strength. Details of local weekly meetings can be found at www.al-anonuk.org.uk or call 0141 339 8884 (helpline 10am10pm 365 days a year) 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 email secretary2.bmnts@btinternet.com BIRNIE VILLAGE HALL Community Events, Bowling, WRI, SICMA Astronomy Club, contact Clifford Miller 860232 CRAFT GROUP Passionate about a craft? Do you want to learn a new craft and meet new people with similar interests to share ideas to develop old and new skills? I am
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keen to start an evening group, if you are interested - please give me a call! Jean Boardman, Elgin 01343 208435 CREATIVE WRITING GROUP Meets fortnightly on a Thursday, 1.30pm, Blythswood Charity Shop, Lossie Wynd, Elgin. Contact Kirsty Morgan 547494 ELGIN BOWLING CLUB Daily 10am to dusk, April - Sept, all ages and abilities. Contact Douglas Sinclair 540165 ELGIN BRIDGE CLUB Monday to Friday, Elgin Bridge Centre, 1 Academy Street, Elgin. Call Ronnie 549032 or visit us at www.theelginbridgecentre.co.uk ELGIN FLOWER CLUB Meets every month at Elgin High Church Hall to enjoy the art of flower arranging. Contact Muriel Gerrard 550257 or email muriel.gerrard@virgin.net ELGIN HIGH CHURCH HIGH SPIRTS CLUB Every Wednesday 10am -12pm in Church Hall, North Guildry Street, Elgin from Sept - April. ELGIN ICE HOCKEY CLUB (JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT) Thursdays 7pm - 7.45pm and Sunday 8am - 9am, ages 6 - 16yrs at Moray Leisure Centre. Call Lesley Johnston 543355 or 890237. Email lj@abmsols.co.uk ELGIN INDOOR BOWLING CLUB Meets Mondays 6.30pm to 9.45pm and Wednesdays 7.15pm - 9.30pm. Contact James Junor 546069 or email jamesjunor@btinternet.com ELGIN JUDO CLUB Enjoy the sport of judo, at a recreational or competitive level to suit all ages and fitness levels. Wed 7pm - 9pm & Fri 6.30pm - 8.30pm, Elgin Community Centre. Contact Audrey Pirie 550426
ELGIN BALL GROUP Wednesdays 10am - 12pm, Holy Trinity Church Hall. A wide range of activities, dancing, exercise, craftwork & talks on offer. If you are retired come along & join in the fun! Old & new members welcome. Contact Sandra on 821020 ELGIN SCRABBLE CLUB Meet every Monday for a game of scrabble, Elgin Community Centre. All ages and levels welcome. Contact Margaret Armstrong 545377 EAGLES BASKETBALL CLUB Developing Basketball in Moray. U12, U14, U16s in Buckie, Elgin & Forres, Adults mixed (Tuesdays 7.30-10pm Elgin Academy) & Adults Women (6.30-8pm Mondays Elgin Academy). If interested in any of the above contact Graham Stewart on 07972 178 790 or elgin.eagles@yahoo.com ELGIN SENIOR CITIZENS DANCING CLUB Mondays 1:30pm - 4pm, Supper Room, Elgin Town Hall. Join the over 50’s for music and dancing in friendly company. FOCHABERS OVER 60 LUNCH CLUB Thursdays, 12noon at Bellie Church Hall, Fochabers. Enjoy a home-cooked two-course lunch with tea/coffee & biscuits for £3. Enquiries to 01343 820231 or 01343 821300. GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND Nairn & Moray Branch looking for new branch volunteers. Please contact Anna Temple or Anna Roberts on 01309 694866
Groups for complete beginners to advanced joggers. £5 per 10 week block. Further details email jselgin@walkjogrunmoray.org.uk or Liz 813228 or Carol 556506 LGBT MORAY Social networking for bisexual, transgender, lesbian & gay people in Moray. 1st Tues & 4th Thurs 7.30pm @ The Muckle Cross, High St, Elgin; 3rd Sat 10.30am Time Out Café, High St, Forres. Tel: 07598418638 or email: lgbtmoray@gmail.com MORAY MODEL RAILWAY GROUP Contact Norman Dusty Millar tel: 01343 830928 or see our website www.moraymrg.org.uk ST AETHANS BOWLING CLUB To promote Lawn Bowling in Burghead for all ages. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETIES (MORAY BANFF AND BADENOCH BRANCH) 2nd Wednesday of the month 11am, Sherwood Suite, Eight Acres Hotel, Elgin. New members welcome. Contact Sarah Fennings-Mills on 01343 831002 or www.nadfas.org.uk SENIOR CITIZENS AFTERNOON BOWLING Mon, Wed & Fri, 1pm - 3pm, Elgin Community Centre until mid-April. Contact 541471
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HOPEMAN LUNCHEON CLUB Tues 12.30 - 1.30pm, Hopeman Memorial Hall. Serving meals to pensioners, £3 per meal. Call Violet McPherson 830444 JOG SCOTLAND ELGIN Thursday 6pm, Elgin Library.
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Pastoral letter and Church Meetings I remember when Pepsi Max, in their advertising campaign, used the slogan: Live life to the Max. The adverts showed people involved in activities such as sky diving, rock climbing or bungee jumping - activities that for some might get the adrenaline pumping, but for others utter terror. What does it mean to Live life to the Max? All of us have been given the gift of life. Rene Descartes, the 17th Century French philosopher, famously said: “I think therefore I am.” His logic, I am able to think, therefore I exist is a philosophical proof of existence based on the fact that someone capable of any form of thought necessarily exists. We exist. We have blood coursing through our veins, breath fills our lungs and our minds think and reflect.
So if we have been given this gift of life what is our purpose? Or to put it another way, what ON EARTH am I here for? George Harrison, one of the Beatles, said this regarding life’s purpose: “The purpose of life is to find out who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going? That’s what we need answering.” This is quite a profound statement as it considers the big questions of life. Jesus said that through trusting in Him we can know life in all its fullness. He also said: “I am the way, the truth and the life. No-one can come to the Father except through Me.” Jesus was saying that to know Him is to know life to the max. Through faith in Jesus, the questions about life’s purpose that George Harrison and all of us ask at some time are answered. The Bible says that God formed you when you
Alves Church 1st Sunday of each month at 11.30am. 01309 690931 Birnie - Pluscarden Church Sunday Service Pluscarden 10am ; Birnie 11.30am and Elgin High Church Sunday Service 11am. Contact Parish Asst. Paula Baker tel: 01542 832662 Burghead Church Every Sunday at 11.30am. Contact 01309 690931 Elgin & Forres Free Church of Scotland Sunday Service 11am including Sunday School & Creche; Evening Service 6pm, Midweek Meeting Wednesday 7.30pm. Contact Colin Morrison 542196 Elgin Baptist Sunday morning worship 11am including crèche pre Sunday school, Sunday school and bible class, evening service 6pm Contact: 01343 548309 Elgin City Church Every Sunday 10.30am at Elgin Community Centre - Childrens church & creche available. Contact 543624 Elgin Community Church Sunday Morning Service 10.30am; Evening Fellowship & Youth Group at 6pm. Contact 54665 Hopeman Baptist Church meets every Sunday 11am & 6pm. Everyone welcome. Contact Rev. S.J. Macdonald 831175 or visit the website www.hopemanbaptist.org.uk Living Waters Fellowship, Bishopmill Hall, Bishopmill, Elgin. Family service - Sundays at 11.30pm with lunch after the service. Kids Church. Tel: 07730 256543 or visit www.livingwatersfellowship.co.uk 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 Gospel Hall meets every Sunday for Sunday Club at 9.30am, Gospel Meeting at 6.30pm. Further details 812987 or visit www.lossiemouthgospelhall.org.uk Lossiemouth United Free Church of Scotland meets Sunday 11am and 6pm, including Sunday School. Contact Rev. Alexander Ritchie 810262 www.ufcos.org.uk/lossie Moray Grace Fellowship Meets Sunday mornings 10.30am in The Warehouse Theatre, Lossie. Contact Vic Cameron for more details tel. 850142, email
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were in your mother’s womb; that God knows your name; that He loved you from before the foundation of the world; that He even knows the number of hairs on your head. You are special to God and He loves you very much. The Bible tells us that we are made in God’s image. Until we connect with our Creator we will never find the life in all its fullness that Jesus offers. Through faith in Jesus we find the way, the truth, and so we find life in all its fullness for this life and the next. This is all possible because God so loved the world that He sent his One and Only Son, Jesus, who died that we might live life to the max.
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vic.cameron2803@btinternet.com or www.moraygrace.wordpress.com Scottish Episcopal Church Holy Trinity, Elgin Sunday Services 8am Holy Communion; 11am Family Eucharist; 6.30pm Evensong, tel: 547505 St Andrews-Lhanbryd & Urquhart Parish Church, Morning Worship, including Young Church and Créche every Sunday at 11am. Evening Services on last Sunday of month at St Margaret's Hall, Urquhart at 7pm. Tel: Andrew Robertson 843765 St Gerardines High Church Lossiemouth, Family Worship Sunday 11am; Evening Service 6pm last Sunday in Month. Contact 823588 St Giles & St Columba’s South, Elgin Sunday Services at 10.30am – the months of January, March, May, July, September and November in St Giles’ Church and the months of February, April, June, August, October, and December will be in the St Columba’s South Church, Wednesday 7.30pm & Thursday 12.30pm at St. Giles Church. Contact the Church Office tel: 551501 or visit www.elginstgiles.org 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 Sylvester's Catholic Church, Elgin Vigil Mass Saturday 7pm; Sunday Mass 11.45am. Contact 542280 www.stsylvesters.net 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 If you are a member of a church not listed here please email us the details and we may print this in future issues.
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Community Council News ExTRACTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF 13TH DECEMBER 2011 OF ELGIN COUNCIL
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stagecoach users group – awaiting report from Older People’s transport seminar Linkwood Medical Centre footpath – Cllr Divers advised the land belongs to Barret. Local Moray Council members will pursue it. To be removed from Agenda. No further action. Remembrance Day Parade – The Chair thanked those who attended Bishopmill nursery – Nobody was able to attend this meeting. Pelican Crossing on Reiket Lane – connected and working. Murray Ross commented that R&T accepted this in September and it was not clear why it had taken so long for work to commence. Parking on slip roads near elgin academy – ENAF have reformed and will deal with this. Letter of thanks to Kathleen Masson – The Chair wrote a letter of thanks. Kathleen Masson had wondered if the Chair had received her letter and was not expecting a letter. A discussion on future letters was held. stagecoach report – Bus stop Eastbound at Eight Acres Hotel installed in response to requests from residents. Cllr Russell appreciated the very prompt response, it was an excellent service. Fochabers Bypass – in final stages, should be complete in days user Group – Graeme Leslie has been in touch with the Moray Forum and this is on track for Early 2012. Information will be dispersed. Challenging weather – there were very few cancellations during the recent severe weather. Staff made regular updates to Traveline Scotland and the public are urged to contact this service online or by telephone.
Extra resources will be added where possible Christmas and new year timetable – available online at www.stagecoach.com and at the travel shop in Elgin. There will be special services 26th December and 2nd January, no buses on Christmas Day or New Years Day and a Saturday service between Christmas and New Year. George P Littlejohn requested R&T meet with Stagecoach to discuss some matters. Graeme Leslie had no objections. Moray Council meeting with BeaR and transport scotland – George P Littlejohn asked if Cllr Russell planned to report on his meeting of 9.12.11. Cllr Russell advised the minutes were not complete but in terms of issues raised by the Community Council, responses were generally positive. BEAR have agreed to the longstanding request for ‘no right turn’ onto Linkwood way from A96 and this has been formally passed to Moray Council Transportation Department. There will be a report coming to the Economic Development Infrastructures Committee in March to approve this. Cllr Russell will ensure a copy of the minutes is passed to R&T Committee. Police update – PC Gunn, Grampian Police in attendance speeding Vehicles – 17 hours of speed checks were carried out and 34 drivers dealt with including a driver speeding at 104mph in Oakwood. Vehicle checks – were carried out near both secondary schools. No unsatisfactory vehicles were found. Drink driving – During December the police will be focusing on the festive drink driving campaign. Operation Taurus will take place around Elgin. suspicious Fire, Kingsmills – currently being investigated. Five people affected
and one man in custody. operation star – will continue in the city centre, addressing shoplifting and other behaviour issues. operation Moravia – ongoing anti-drug and antisocial behaviour operation. Very successful, relies on community intelligence. Litter – police have carried out successful joint litter patrols with Elgin High Mosstodloch bypass – Murray Ross asked about speed checks in this area. The Traffic department will be carrying out speed checks. George P Littlejohn commented that the road layout is dangerous. Snow covering lane markings could lead to accidents. Constable Gunn felt the road was well signed and that drivers should not overtake in snow. Committee Reports Planning Brownmuir Wind turbine – The Chair asked for a consensus as to whether the Community Council would support or oppose this development. Byran Watson proposed objecting. Harry Torry seconded, nobody against. George P Littlejohn commented that substantial reasons would need to given to object. The Chair advised that the previous Chair of Innes Community Council had a lot of information on the matter and sought agreement to get in touch with him. Agreement was given. There are two planning applications under consideration by the committee at the moment including the development at Beech Brae.
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Burghead & Cummingston Community Council Meets first Thursday of every month (excluding July) 7.30pm at Burghead Harbour Masters Office. Contact: Chris Tuke (Secretary) tel: 835537 tel: 01309 690063
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Local Holidays, School Term Dates &Useful Numbers Local Holidays Lossiemouth Holiday ‡ Good Friday Elgin Holiday § May Day Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday Lossiemouth Holiday ‡ Queens Diamond Jubilee Elgin Holiday § Summer Bank Holiday Lossiemouth Holiday ‡ Elgin Holiday §
Mon. 2nd April 2012 Fri. 6th April 2012 Mon. 9th April 2012 Mon. 7th May 2012 Mon. 4th June 2012 Mon. 4th June 2012 Tues. 5th June 2012 Mon. 25th June 2012 Mon. 6th Aug. 2012 Mon. 13th Aug. 2012 Mon. 3rd Sept. 2012
Lossiemouth Holiday ‡ Elgin Holiday § St Andrews Day Christmas Day Boxing Day New Year’s Day Scottish Bank Holiday
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* substitute, as this holiday falls on a weekend or other bank holiday ‡ includes Hopeman & Burghead § includes Lhanbryde, Fochabers, Garmouth, KingstonMosstodloch, Spey Bay and Urquhart
School Holidays Spring Term Ends Friday 30th March 2012 Good Friday Holiday Friday 6th April 2012 Summer Term Starts Monday 16th April 2012 Lossie High & Feeders Friday 4th May 2012 May Day Holiday Monday 7th May 2012 In-service Closure Thursday 17th May 2012 In-service Closure Friday 18th May 2012 Summer Term Ends Thursday 28th June 2012 for 2012/2013 (all dates inclusive)
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Useful Numbers SCHOOLS Alves Primary School ..................................(01343) 850247 Bishopmill Primary School ..........................(01343) 547841 Burghead Primary School ..........................(01343) 835529 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) 547767/562600-To Book Lossie Town Hall ............................(01343) 813327/815309 Moray Council .............................................(01343) 543451 National Rail Enquiries ..................................08457 484950 Elgin Library ................................................(01343) 562600 Lossie Library ..............................................(01343) 813334 Elgin Community Council ............................(01343)540615 Moray Leisure Centre .................................(01343) 550033 Lossie Swimming Pool ................................(01343) 815299 page 12 - March 2012
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“ Parliament Blog ” I had occasion recently to have a muscle injury treated by a physiotherapist while working in Edinburgh. In the obligatory small talk I was asked where I lived, on saying Elgin the physio who lived in the Berwick area - informed me that he was visiting Elgin that very weekend. the weekend arrived and I had taken my older son down to Boroughbriggs to watch the Elgin City game, only to spot my physiotherapist playing on the right wing in defence for visiting Berwick rangers! After being spotted by the physio in the enclosure and Elgin giving Berwick a pretty sore 4-0 beating I am now a little
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10 saturday the western front association meeting 2:30pm, ’the gallery’ elgin library. ‘the memory of our fights will stand: the 51st highland division at cambrai’. with a collection for branch funds. contact derek bird 01343 870562 or visit www.wfascotlandnorth.org.uk elgin musical theatre presents "music, music, music" 2pm & 7:30pm. tickets, £10, from matheson's stores, 3 batchen street, elgin. the moray society presents an exhibition of women artists in elgin museum. this exhibition runs from early march to end april but until the museum reopens for the season on 31st march, admission will be by appointment only. call 01343559371 for more info. women of moray : promoting women's history conference organised by women of moray group and the moray society, in st. giles church, elgin. for more information call elgin museum 01343 543675 or email curator@elginmuseum.org.uk celebrating the community - for further details call 01667 453476, email info@nairncc.co.uk or visit www.nairncommunitycentre.co.uk
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children 1st gardener’s question time 7pm for 7:30 pm start. st christopher’s chapel, gordonstoun school, duffus. tickets £5 available from royan the butchers, johnstons of elgin, A&I supplies & beaver travel, elgin. nadfas fine art lecture 11.00am, sherwood suite, eight acres hotel, elgin. 'travel broadens the mind: artists and their travels from van eyck to gaugin' delivered by clare ford-wille. visitors welcome. highland branch aeronautical society 7:30 - 9pm, elgin library. a talk about RAF’s role over libya. free event. coffee will be served. toddler adventures 10 - 11am in the oakwood, elgin. creative, exploring sessions for parent/carer & child. aimed at 2 - 5 year olds. £3 includes drink & biscuit. for more information call 07789 715380 or visit www.earthtime.co.uk
15 thursday fatherson @ ironworks 7:30pm. 14+. tickets or info tel: 0871 789 4173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com
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Moray Playhouse, Elgin
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Highland Spiritual Cinema
Monthly screenings of uplifting and inspiring films that inform, enlighten and entertain. For further details please visit www.highlandspiritualcinema.net or telephone 01463 237452
Vue Cinema, Inverness From Thursday 1st March The Comedy of Errors: NT Live (tbc) Wanderlust (15) Gone (tbc) Project X (18) We Bought a Zoo (PG) The Hunger Games (tbc) Street Dance 2 3D (tbc) Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (tbc) John Carter 3D (tbc) Clean Skin (tbc) She Stoops to Conquer: NT Live (tbc) Romeo and Juliet: Live from The Royal Opera House (tbc) KidsAM Every Saturday & Sunday at 10.15am Tickets £1.25 / VIP Tickets £2.75 Senior Screenings Every Tuesday afternoon Tickets £3.05 / VIP Tickets £4.55 Includes tea/coffee & biscuits
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20 tuesday - 23 friday ‘the science of the olympics’ primary school festival for P7 at moray college. focuses on the human body with interactive workshops and activities. call 01343 576319 or email samantha.bright@moray.uhi.ac.uk
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18 sunday push @ universal hall 7:30pm. findhorn foundation, the park, findhorn. tickets ÂŁ10/ ÂŁ8 concs/ ÂŁ6 U16s available at the phoenix stores 01309 690110 or www.thebooth.co.uk. lhanbryde community centre car boot sale 9am - 12 noon. indoor and outdoor. call 01343 843025 for information and bookings. proceeds to lhanbryde
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‘the science of the olympics’ family day 10am - 5pm at moray college, elgin. focuses on the human body with workshops and activities for all. family ticket ÂŁ20 for 7 hrs (2 adults + 3 kids or 1 adult + 4 kids) or individual tickets ÂŁ6. for information call 01343 576319 or email samantha.bright@moray.uhi.ac.uk steve hughes @ ironworks 7:30pm. for tickets or info tel: 0871 789 4173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com annual spring sale 10am-12 noon, elgin high church hall. donations for all the usual stalls most welcome. sally’s charity fundraiser 7:30pm, elgin city football club. live music from local artists, mustang, bucc band & blair mcleod. tickets ÂŁ7.00 in aid of diabetes uk. call 01343 544779 for tickets or more info salsa celtica @ ironworks 7:30pm. for tickets or info tel: 0871 789 4173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com toddler adventures 10:30 - 11:30am in the oakwood, elgin. creative, exploring sessions for parent/carer & child. aimed at 2 - 5 year olds. ÂŁ3 includes drink & biscuit. for more information call 07789 715380 or visit www.earthtime.co.uk
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phil cool @ ironworks 7pm. 16+. seated. tickets or info tel: 0871 789 4173 or www.ironworksvenue.com the syndicate presents a night of thrash & death metal 8pm, flanagans bar, elgin. ‘thrashist regime’ debut and ‘bonesaw’ make a welcome return. ÂŁ5 entry. email thesyndicate2008@btinternet.com or visit www.facebook.com/thesyndicate2008 the moray society lecture series continues 7pm, elgin museum hall. a musical evening "simply music" by glenn munro & partner donations ÂŁ3, ÂŁ2 for
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Opera Bohemia - Lucia di Lammermoor ("A Brilliant Performance" The Herald) Buckie Fisherman's Hall,Tickets from 01592 596904 or from Buckie Post Office
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Walter ScottĘźs tragic love story is an emotional roller-coaster of secret love, family feuds, madness and heartache. This is an exciting performance for opera lovers, and the perfect introduction for first time opera-goers.
23 monday miles kane @ ironworks 7pm. standing. over 14s. for tickets or more information tel: 0871 789 4173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com 27 friday the moray society AGM & lecture ‘the two cuthbert grants from strathspey : fur trading and fighting in the canadian north west’ by dr elizabeth ritchie doors 7pm, elgin museum
31 saturday handmade in scotland spring craft fair 10am - 1pm, lossiemouth high school. free entry, free tea & coffee & free facepainting. charity raffle for ladybird group. email islaandesme@gmail.com more info. cloud man @ universal hall 4pm. findhorn foundation, the park, findhorn. tickets ÂŁ6/ ÂŁ5 conc / ÂŁ4 u16 available at the phoenix stores 01309 690110 or www.thebooth.co.uk. highland hospice fundraiser @ ironworks 7:30pm. 18+. with special guests ‘the complete stone roses’. tickets or info tel: 0871 789 4173 or visit the website www.ironworksvenue.com miltonduff annual gardening club coffee morning 10am - 11:30am, miltonduff hall. There will be plant, cake & candy, bric a brac & book stalls and more. all proceeds go to the flower displays in the village.
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Caring for children from 4months-5years Government funded spaces (aged3-5years) Open Monday-Friday 7:30-18:00 Flexible sessions to suit your needs We also have a morning community crèche if you require a few hours of childcare. Email: kinloss@4children.org.uk Tel: 01309 690744
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Fly the flag for Moray The Moray Gig would like to promote Moray to a wide audience during the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend in June. The gig, Bien Trouvé, is representing the county by participating in the Queen’s Pageant on the Thames on Sunday 3rd June with a crew of 8 youngsters and 6 adults. They
Bien Trouvé (transl: Well Founded) is a replica of a French design from the type of boat that would have carried the ship’s captain to and from his man o’war. Based in Findhorn this charity offers a challenge for all in a controlled environment by handling, sailing and rowing a fast traditional gig www.moraygig.com, www.thamesdiamondjubilee pageant.org It is intended to produce a booklet about Moray and what goes on in the county for wide distribution. There will be space for advertising, good luck
will have to row at 4 knots for over 2 hours ahead of the Queen’s Barge under the many central London bridges of the processional course in full view of the public and the world’s press. Looking well presented and smart, rowing as a crew and flying a Moray Standard in the bows the gig will undoubtedly draw attention
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Chef’s Confidential Swiss Onion Tart Before buying the Knockomie in 1987, Gavin spent time living in Zurich in Switzerland as part of his training and this tart is typical of a Spring dish served in the mountains for lunch or supper. By omitting the bacon it is a great vegetarian dish too! Pastry 250g Plain Flour 1 egg 125g Soft Butter approximately 4 dessert spoons cold water
Pre heat the oven to 220ÂşC
Filling 50g Butter 600g thinly sliced onions 150g smoked back bacon 4 eggs 300ml Double cream 1 tablespoon Olive Oil 100g Gruyere Cheese Grated Salt and Pepper
Method 1. Place the flour in a large clean bowl or onto a clean work surface, make a well and place the egg and soft butter in the centre and gradually bring together all the ingredients by rubbing between your fingers. 2. As they all come together add the water gradually to bind it and form it into a ball. Wrap in cling film and chill in the fridge. 3. To make the filling, place the butter into a frying pan over a medium heat to melt. 4. Add all the sliced onions to the pan, and cook gently to soften, carefully making sure that they don't burn. 5. When softened remove from the pan and place on a plate to cool slightly. 6. Add oil to the frying pan. Slice the bacon into thin strips and cook in the pan until golden and crisp. Remove from the pan and place on kitchen paper to drain. 7. Place the eggs into a bowl and whisk with a hand whisk. Add the cream and a pinch of salt and pepper. Finally add the grated cheese and sliced onions. 8. Take the pastry out of the fridge and roll out on a clean, floured surface. Carefully line a greased 23cm flan case with a removeable bottom. Trim off any excess. 9. Take the cheese, onion, cream and egg mixture and pour into the pastry case. Lay the bacon on the top. 10. Place on a baking tray on the bottom shelf of the oven. Cook for 30 – 40 mins until golden brown. This can be served simply with lambs leaf lettuce or any salad leaves and a dijon mustard dressing.
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brilliant white just above the tail, another sure way to identify this species. As you walk along the beach towards towards the very end of the month listen out for loud harsh “kerrrick� calls of Sandwich Terns, Terns, a real real sound and sight of summer, large tern summer, a lar ge lanky ter n with a striking shaggy cr crest est and long black bill tipped with yellow. Surprisingly although it is one of the first to arrive, it is usually one of the last to leave. Thinking of heading out to try and see these birds? birds? Then head for places like Kingston, Findhorn Burghead Findhorn Dunes, Bur ghead or Merkinch but wherever wherever you go enjoy the longer evenings, warmer prospect warmer weather and the pr ospect of long hot summer days! Next month we continue on the migrant theme and look forward forward to the arrival of one of our most iconic birds birds (and my emblem for “Birding “Birding Ecosse�) the Osprey. Osprey. So until next month Good birding! birding!
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GREAT GIGS happen at The Loft. Last year saw Mumford and Sons, Glasvagas and others as well as many other lesser known acts. Paulo Nutini only played the Loft to 40 people, two days later he was on the Jonathan Ross show and became famous! Take a chance on seeing new and upcoming acts before they are playing the major venues.
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Dreaming of... ...India
India is a diverse land of stunning contrasts and has become a very popular holiday destination over the years. In this dynamic and diverse country it is not surprising to find numerous rich glories of the past, varied traditions and values, and various interesting cultures. The bustling cities, rare wildlife, pristine beaches, rich cultural heritage, tranquil backwaters, barren deserts standing in contrast with rolling foothills, and innumerable ancient monuments - all this makes India a fascinating travel destination. Northern India is famed for its sights and the monuments of the Golden Triangle, which include the Taj Mahal at Agra, The Pink City of Jaipur, the scenery of Tiger country, the splendours of Rajasthan and the rush of Mumbai and Delhi. The Capital of India is Delhi, which itself is a contrast of old Delhi, hectic and fast-paced with higgledy-piggledy streets thronged with millions of people with motorbikes and tuk tuks, and New Delhi neatly designed with floral parks, wide avenues and regal monuments. Tiger country comprises 4 national parks spread across hundreds of miles encompassing jungle vegetation and an abundance of wildlife. Southern India is famed for Goa and Kerala in particular. Goa is distinct from the rest of India with its relaxing beach holidays and its tropical climate, scenery and paradise beaches. Away from the developed resort visitors discover remnants of Portuguese colonialism with medieval churches, mosques and temples to admire. Kerala has palm-fringed sandy beaches, lush green vegetation and still backwaters. It is big for growing tea and coffee, the plantations growing up from the sea. In the very north of the country is the border with Nepal. Nepal sits uncomfortably between India and China, and a visit there brings together the greatness of the foothills of the Himalaya Mountains with the poorness of the people who live there. October to March is the best time to visit the Northern states. December & January can experience light to heavy fog in the northern plains. October to April is the best time to visit the southern states. A valid visa is required to enter India. The flying time for Delhi is 8hrs, Mumbai (Bombay) is 9hrs and Calcutta is 10hrs from London.
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At the heart of Elgin’s High Street is a hidden gem of a shop called Veronique’s. This haven of creativity is stuffed to the seams with dressmaking and patchwork fabrics, patterns and haberdashery. Since 2009 patchwork and quilting has seen an explosion of interest in Moray and Veronique’s has been at the forefront of the revival of this traditional craft. It now boasts over 350 bolts of quilting fabric, wadding, and notions and is seen by its loyal and expanding customer base as “the” place to shop for everything they need for their hobby. From the moment you enter the shop the atmosphere created by the friendly and knowledgeable staff makes your trip to “Veronique’s”, enjoyable, memorable, and inspirational. Quilters or
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