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FEBRUARY 2010 In this Issue...

Clubs & Societies 3 Managing the Spey’s Fish Stocks 4 Pastoral Letter & Churches 6 Council News 8 What’s On 12, 13 & 14 Chef’s Confidential 16 Term Dates 18 Useful Contacts 20 Findhorn Tides & Holidays 20 Advertiser Index 23

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1ST KINLOSS RAINBOWS For girls aged 5 to 7.

Thursdays 5.15pm - 6.15pm, St. Columba’s Church, Kinloss. Contact Mrs EJ Hutchinson tel: 01542 834803 AIR TRAINING CORPS 446 (FORRES SQUADRON) Community organisation open to young men and women between the ages of 13 and 20. Victoria Road, Forres.

Contact Flt Lt Chris Leaney 690215 AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS A fellowship of relatives / friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope to solve common problems. For details of local weekly meetings visit www.al-anonuk.org.uk or call 0141 339 8884, a helpline available 10am-10pm 365 days/year ARK COMMUNITY NETWORKS Aims: to provide housing support and other services to individuals with a learning disability, in their own home.

Contact Andrew Findlay 675763 managerforres@arkha.org.uk ARMY CADET FORCE (FORRES DIVISION) Contact Stephen Calder 07720 875735 ALVES CHURCH GUILD Contact Mrs Butler 01343 850209 BRIDGE CLUBS Forres Bridge Club Meets Mondays 7pm from October to March at Forres Golf Club. Contact Peter Nelson 675371

FORRES HOUSE BRIDGE CLUB Meets Wednesdays 7.15pm from September to April at Forres House for social Bridge. Contact Margaret Rankin 675353 or Forres House Community Centre 672838 CULBIN SINGERS Singing and performing 4-part choral music. Age 16+.

August - May. Thursdays, 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Anderson's Primary School, Forres. Contact Ishbel Hardie 673110 DALLAS MINIATURE RIFLE CLUB Meets Mondays & Wednesdays 7pm-10pm from October-March at Dallas Rifle Club. Aims: to promote the safe handling and instruction in competititive target shooting. Contact Neil Sutherland 01343 890243 THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S OPEN AWARD CENTRE For anyone aged 14-24 who is already doing the award, or interested in finding out more we provide support and information as well as a monthly activity on the first Tuesday of every month. 6.30pm - 8pm.

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The Adventure starts here! For more details email gavin.morgan@moray.gov.uk DYKE GARDEN CLUB Meets Dyke Village Hall every second Friday of the month September - May. Contact the Secretary 641565 for details.

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1FR. Contact Yvette Halpin 0781 619 7766 or email yvette@yhalpin.orange home.co.uk.

FINDHORN VILLAGE CENTRE Aims: to benefit inhabitants of Findhorn, to provide recreational/leisure time facilities, encourage educational groups, participation training, after-school clubs/IT resources. Contact Christine Hunt 692339 FINDHORN WRI Meets 1st Tuesday each month, James Milne Institute.

Contact Marjory Barber 690349 FITNESS LEAGUE (FORRES BRANCH) Recreational low impact exercise class in a friendly relaxed atmosphere. Level basic to moderate. Age 30+, Tuesdays 10-11am, Forres House. Contact Pam Watson 672971 FORRES & DISTRICT ROUND TABLE Contact Gary Banford 671435 FORRES ACCORDION & FIDDLE CLUB Meets second Wednesday each month from September May, Victoria Hotel, Forres. All levels & ages welcome.

Contact Ann Sharp 672672 FORRES ANGLING ASSOCIATION Formed in 1933, the FAA water consists of four miles of double bank fishing on the River Findhorn. Season February-September. Visitor permits available. Contact Campbell Ross 690097

FORRES AREA SOCCER SEVENS Provides fun football for children aged 8-15 in the Forres area. Grant Park.

Contact 691662 FORRES ARCHERS Meets every Wed, juniors 7 8.30pm, adults 7 - 10pm at Forres House, minimum age 10 years. Contact Brian Regan 01667 456454 FORRES AREA CREDIT UNION Contact Ann McHardy 676735 FORRES ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP Meets last Thursday each month at Forres Town Hall.

Speakers and demonstrations. Contact Marie McKay 673505 FORRES BIG CHOIR Open community choir singing inspirational songs from around the world. No auditions, no need to read music, Thursdays 7pm, St. Johns Church, Forres.

Contact Bill Henderson 672951 or Kate O’Connel 01343 850266 FORRES CURLING CLUB Season runs September to March at Moray Leisure Centre. Coaching available.

Contact Ann Munro 690332 or email lambertmun@aol.com MORAY FLYING CLUB Contact Angela Dry, RAF Kinloss 617361

If you would like details of your club or society included in this section please let us know.

Not all clubs will be listed every issue.

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Managing the Spey’s Fish Stocks Looking after the River Spey is no mean feat; itʼs 107 miles long, with 560 miles of main tributaries, 20 miles of coastline (extending 3 nautical miles out to sea) and a total catchment of 1,880 square miles. It has the highest levels of environmental protection in Europe for Atlantic Salmon, Otter, Sea Lamprey and Freshwater Pearl Mussel and is also a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

The Spey Fishery Board was originally established by legislation in the 1860ʼs intended to help the local lairds keep the river profitable by protecting it from poachers and maintaining fishing beats. Today it is considered to be one of the ʻBig Fourʼ of the 42 Salmon Fishery Boards around Scotland. Strengthened by Salmon Fisheries Acts in 1986 and 2003, the board is a Statutory Body empowered to do what is necessary in support of its core responsibilities: the ʻProtection, Enhancement and Conservationʼ of stocks of Atlantic Salmon and Sea Trout and their fisheries.

In the 1970ʼs the Spey Fishery Board established and began funding The Spey Research Trust in order to advance the study of and research into salmon. Now transformed into the Spey Foundation its responsibilities now encompass other fish species and all aquatic wildlife and it advises the Board on the management of the river catchment. With additional finance from individual projects, it also plays a role in advising on the environmental impact of wind farms, which can affect their surrounding environment both during construction and once running. The Spey Foundationʼs work also extends to advising the many whisky distilleries using the River Spey to ensure best practices are used so that the discharges of the water used to cool the stills donʼt harm the fish populations.

As a Registered Charity, the Foundation has an educational remit and provides ʻSalmon in the Classroomʼ programmes to numerous schools throughout Speyside.

These have involved children rearing Salmon fry in the classroom from eggs produced at our hatchery, learning

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about the Salmonʼs life cycle and subsequently releasing the fed fry back into the Rivers from which their Salmon parents came. (For more information on this program please contact director@speyfisheryboard.com)

Although they are two separate entities, the Spey Fishery Board and the Spey Foundation work closely together and share the same Chairman and Director. They have three principle areas of work: • Water Bailiffs, who both police the River Spey, its tributaries and the coast to protect them from illegal poaching and undertake important habitat management work.

• A hatchery operation, which is currently rearing 1.5 million Salmon fry.

• A team of scientists, who undertake research throughout the Spey catchment, as well as work undertaken on behalf of the Rivers Findhorn, Nairn and Lossie.

Together, the Spey Fishery Board and Spey Foundation undertake invaluable work to monitor, protect and improve the habitats for fish throughout these areas and conserve the iconic Salmon for the future. With the salmon facing ever-increasing challenges out at sea, from rising sea temperatures and commercial fishing, it is more important than ever to implement a strategy for our rivers to preserve this irreplaceable resource.

Angling on the Spey provides over £12 million per annum for the local economy and supports 367 full-time equivalent jobs, all of which means The River Spey is an asset that needs to be looked after if our future generations are also to enjoy it. Together, the Spey Fishery Board and the Spey Foundation aim to do just that.

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A mother wakes up during a thunderstorm. She hurries to her young son’s bedroom after a particularly bright flash of lightning, knowing he will be terrified. As she opens the door she is surprised to see him standing at the window. “I was looking outside” he says, “and you’ll never guess what happened, God took my picture!” Instead of the fear and panic the mother expected to see in her child, she saw a lad who was at peace, despite the storm outside. He was convinced that God was at work....taking his picture! He obviously felt safe!

I wonder if that is how we feel...at peace, trusting - two words used in church today but for many, life is anything but! With all that goes on in our world today; job insecurity, relationship breakdown, financial crisis - it’s enough to allow fear to rise....unless we have an idea of how amazing and wonderful God is. All too often, I find myself looking at the problems rather than at a God who promises to be with us through all the ups and downs of life....I find my view of God sometimes distorted and its only as I read the bible and catch again an accurate picture of who He is that I can be in that place of trust once again.

One of the amazing benefits of trusting in God is the peace it brings. I remember a time in my life when I was seriously unwell. I had lost the use of nearly all my muscles, I was unable to see and my world was full of darkness apart from the occasional orange glow if there was a bright light nearby. I can remember that sense of fear and panic as I was unable to communicate and my whole world seemed to be falling apart. The vicar of the church I attended back then came in, along with some other friends, and they prayed for me. I was longing for something physical to happen, for my muscles to work, to be able to stand and walk again....but God did something even more amazing! He took all the fear and panic that I felt and replaced it with the most beautiful peace!

So I challenge you to ask the questions: what would our lives be like if we put our trust in God, what would it be like if we had peace with God? Would our anxiety levels go down? We would have the settled trust that our lives are at rest in the hands of God. We would not be tormented by our own inadequacies! We might become unhurried people - we might be busy and have many things

Lighthouse Church meets every Sunday at Forres Academy. Coffee at 10.15am, Service starts at 11am.

Tel: 672215 or email info@lighthousechurch.co.uk www.lighthousechurch.co.uk Edinkillie Parish - Church of Scotland Sunday Worship 12noon. Contact Mrs A. Young (Session Clerk) 611271 Quaker Meetings 1st and 3rd Sundays in Findhorn Village Centre at 10.30am. Contact 673703 or 675588 St. Margaret’s Catholic Church mass on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 10am.

Contact Father Barnett tel: 01667 453323 Caroline Street Gospel Hall Gospel Meeting every Sunday at 6.30pm. For more details tel: 674375 email: glcinfo@tiscali.co.uk Rafford Church meets every Sunday at 9.30am for Family Service, our praise is from CH3 and Mission Praise. After the service we enjoy fellowship over a cup of tea and a biscuit. Contact Anne Garrow (Session Clerk) 672930. page 6 - February 2010

Pastoral letter and Church Meetings to do, but we would have an inner calmness and poise that comes from being in the presence of God. We may not say so many of the foolish things we now say because we speak without thinking!

We would not be defeated by guilt. We would live in the confidence that comes from the assurance of God’s love for us.

We would trust God enough to risk obeying him! We wouldn’t worry, which makes us focus on ourselves and robs us of joy, energy and compassion. A person in whom the peace of Christ reigns would be an oasis of sanity in a world of pandemonium! A community in which the peace of Christ reigns could change the world......Why not look into what it means to have peace with God.....visit a church and ask questions, go on an Alpha course and explore more of the meaning of life, speak to a Christian friend or neighbour.

‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight.’

Proverbs 3 v 5-6 Judith Moreland, Leader The Lighthouse Church, Forres

St. Leonards Church meets every Sunday at 10.30am for Family Service and 6.30pm for Evening Worship, tel: 641239 or email:sessionclerk@stleonardschurchforres.com (For services at Rafford and St Michael’s Dallas please contact St Leonards.)

St. John the Evangelist Church meets every Sunday at 8am for Communion and 10am for Family Service tel: 672856 or email: cliffpiper@tiscali.co.uk St. Laurence Church meets every Sunday at 10am for Family Service, tel: 672260 email: barryj.boydstlaurence@btinternet.com Kinloss, Findhorn & Alves Church of Scotland Alternating weekly, Kinloss and Findhorn, at 10am, and Alves 1st Sunday of each month 11.30 am. Contact 690931 or 690349 for details

If you are a member of a church not listed here please email us the details and we will print this in future issues.

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EXTRACTS FROM THE RATIFIED MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF 19TH NOVEMBER 2009 OF FORRES COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Public Session Cllr Ferris said that he had made enquiries into the condition of the Market Cross, which was classed as a listed building. He had spoken to Moray Council who had said that it would have to be driven as a community effort. Cllr Hellyer said that the cause could be taken on by a heritage group and the Secretary pointed out that funding for the restoration could only be applied for by Moray Council, as titular owners of the Cross.

Research into speed limiting zones revealed that two different systems were in use. Method a) the 20 Mph Zone, required zone signs at each entrance and exit to the area, with traffic calming chicanes and speed bumps. Method b) Limits, are covered by signs & repeater signs throughout the area. A consensus of residents in the area would have to support the imposition of a speed limit, which is applied for a period of 6 months minimum, and feelers would have to be put out to the community seeking their views. Cllr Smith said that the 20mph zone in Thornhill is largely ignored & that he would rather see traffic banned from the High Street.

The Secretary said that he, and a number of the members had attended a presentation by Robertson’s, the builders, about their proposed development at Lochyhill.

He had expressed concern at the idea of initial entry from the foot of Forbeshill & doubted their assurance that another roundabout on the A96 was a formality.

He felt that the initial number of houses accessible from Forbeshill should be limited to a maximum of 50 by planning before the alternate entry was required, without another entry no further houses should be built. A member of the public also expressed concern about the increase in traffic at the Forbeshill junction by plant

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Cllr Hellyer drew members attention to the National Cycle to Work Scheme, which allowed employees of public sector authorities to purchase cycles at favourable prices. Although the Scheme permits usage of independent outlets it had been drawn to his attention that a Moray Council officer had stipulated that they would only recognise Halfords, a stipulation that disadvantaged employees in Keith, Buckie or Forres by limiting them to purchase, and get their servicing, from Elgin. He called upon Moray Cllr Bell to ensure this biased stipulation was rescinded.

Cllr Mackenzie raised the topic of the history, usage and waste of the Tolbooth and the proposal by Moray Council in its budget consultations to close the building to save £10,000. He said that in 1991 £1 million pounds had been spent in renovation of the building with the intention of returning it to public use. This had never happened, with voluntary organisations being refused permission to use the building. Cllr Hellyer said there had been a history of attempts to open up the building following the transfer of the Rent Office, a public consultation had been started but then allowed to lapse when the public did not agree with Moray Council’s idea of best use. After the spectre of disabled access was raised as a reason for nonuse, the Community Council of the time submitted ideas for a lift & was told that Historic Scotland would never agree, the flag was removed under the guise of Health & Safety concerns & the building was allowed to decay, being used only as a Local Authority storeroom and once a month as a meeting place for the Community Council. Cllr Hellyer called on Moray Cllr Bell to justify the annual £10,000 cost for the building & Cllr Mackenzie called for a public meeting in

OTHER COMMUNITY COUNCIL CONTACTS Dyke Landward Community Council: meets third Wednesday of each month (excluding August and December) 7pm at Dyke Village Hall. Contact: Karen Hamilton (Secretary) on 641236. page 8 - February 2010

the New Year to consult on the use of the building.

Cllr Hayward asked Moray Cllr Bell to request that Moray Council carried out their duty to ensure the maintenance of the Castle Inn, a C listed building, is enforced.

Secretary’s Report Digital UK, The Crown Estate & the Northern Community Justice Authority all were glossy newsletters. The Secretary pointed out that in this time of austerity posting of these newsletters should be frowned upon as a waste of money.

The Moray Licensing Board are consulting on the Gambling Act 2005 draft Statement of Policy, due to come in to effect on Jan 31st 2010.

Moray Cllr Young tendered belated apologies for our inaugural meeting, explaining his absence due to major surgery & recuperation. He regrets that he will not be able to attend until the New Year.

External Groups Report Cllr Mackenzie reported the AGM of Forres in Bloom and said that the next meeting would be in the RBL in January to plan the entry into the Scotland in Bloom sompetition.

Treasurer’s Report The Treasurer reported that the account stood at £140.05. Members voted £23.00 for a wreath for Remembrance Sunday from the Community Council.

A.O.C.B. Cllr Ferris asked the meeting to endorse a vote of thanks to the Round Table, for the Bonfire Night, the RBL, for the Remembrance Day Parade & the Voluntary Youth Leaders. He also drew attention to the quality of life in Forres & the fact that as of December this year we had six empty shops in the High Street. He reminded members of Cllr Mackenzie’s adage “Use it or lose it”.

Findhorn & Kinloss Community Council: meets last Thursday of every month (excluding July and December) 7.30pm at alternate venues.

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blood donors, forres town hall

3 wednesday

alzheimers tombola, forres town hall

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opera on a shoe string present ÂĄespaĂąa!, 7.30pm. ogstoun theatre, gordonstoun school, near elgin, ÂŁ10/ÂŁ5, tel: 01343 837894 or email gordonstoun.concerts.society@hotmail.com

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town hall cinema, forres town hall breabach and le vent du nord, 8pm, universal hall, findhorn, ÂŁ12/ÂŁ10, contact 691170

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culbin singers coffee morning, 10am-12noon, forres town hall, ÂŁ1, contact janet buist 672464

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lodge st john coffee morning, forres town hall sonas acappella trio plus community guests in concert, 8pm, moray art centre, findhorn, ÂŁ9/ÂŁ7, contact kate 01343 850266 live music - johnny bremner, the seaforth club, elgin, contact 01343 542089

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town hall cinema, forres town hall ken campbell’s ideal band, universal hall, findhorn, £9/£7, contact 691170 13 saturday cats protection coffee morning, 10am-12noon, forres town hall, £1, contact penelope smitten 01343 850315 the government inspector, 7.30pm, universal hall, findhorn, £9/£7/£5 children, contact 691170 14 sunday dressage, mundole, www.mundoleequestrian.com or tel: 07901 602042 15 monday katona twins - guitar duo, 7.30pm, south room, gordonstoun school, near elgin, £10/£5, tel: 01343 837894 or email gordonstoun.concerts.society@hotmail.com 16 tuesday annual youth concert, forres town hall 17 wednesday rafford wri healthy eating demonstration, rafford village hall, contact marjory wallace tel: 676517 20 saturday dyke primary school pta coffee morning, 10am-12noon, forres town hall 21 sunday showjumping, mundole, tel: 07901 602042 www.mundoleequestrian.com 26 friday tribute to take that & westlife, 8pm, the mosset tavern, forres, £10, tel: 672981 27 saturday st johns church coffee morning, 10am-12noon, forres town hall, £1, contact very rev. clifford piper 672856 jj gilmour, 9pm, the loft venue, £10, contact 01343 850111 club m disco, til 3am, the mosset tavern, forres, £3 before midnight/£5 after, tel: 672981

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SCHOOLS Andersons Primary School..........................(01309) 672887 Applegrove Primary School ........................(01309) 672367 Dyke Primary School ..................................(01309) 641275 Kinloss Primary School ..............................(01309) 690376 Pilmuir Primary School ................................(01309) 673034 Forres Academy ..........................................(01309) 672271 DOCTORS Forres Health Centre ....................................0845 337 1120 Leanchoil Hospital ......................................(01309) 672284 Dr Grays Hospital, Elgin................................0845 456 6000 PHARMACIES Hickeys ......................................................(01309) 672614 Harrolds ......................................................(01309) 672784 Boots ..........................................................(01309) 673370 VETS Moray Coast Veterinary Group....................(01309) 672243

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Advertisers Index

Advertisers Index Adrian Smith, Firewood ..................................................21 Alastair Munro, Plumbing & Heating..............................19 Amanda’s Pet Grooming ................................................10 An Easy Drive ..................................................................5 Aqualiss ............................................................................5 Beaver Travel ....................................................................5 Big Eco ..........................................................................15 Bowlts ................................................Outside Back Cover Canary Dwarf ..................................................Front Cover Chapter One ..................................................................17 Chimes Outside Catering ................................Front Cover Christies Deli ....................................................................7 Delta Electrical (Forres) Ltd..............................................5 Earthshare Ltd ................................................................10 East Grange Activity Centre ............................................2 Ferrari Animal Feeds ......................................................11 Findhorn Marina & Boatyard ..........................................21 Firefly IT Solutions ..........................................Front Cover Gordon Scott Chartered Accountant ............................11 Heatcall ............................................................................7 Highland Beauty Clinic ....................................................2 Highland Paper ..............................................................10 Ian Fraser, Decorator ........................................................5 Inspired By Kitchens ........................................................2 Jaycee’s Computer Centre ..............................................7 JC’s Chimney Sweep Service ........................................15 Kaizen Fitness Studio ......................................................2 Knockomie Hotel ............................................................15 Les Hester Photography ................................................19 Logie Steading ..............................................................11 Mac’s Taxi ......................................................................12 Mackenzie & Cruickshank Ltd........................................14

From March 2010 SpotLight will be expanding its range to incorporate a new magazine for Buckie & Keith. The following figures are the numbers of households (and businesses) that we will be delivering to: B u ck i e & Ke i t h - 1 2 , 64 5 E lgi n & Lo s s i e - 18 , 8 00 F or r e s - 7 ,5 0 0 N a i r n - 6 , 00 0 From March 2010 Spotlight will be delivered to 97.5% of all households in Moray.

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McDonald & Munro Ltd ....................................................2 Moray Coast Veterinary Group ......................................10 Moray Muay Thai ............................................................15 Moray Pest Control ........................................................11 Moray Steiner School Ltd ..............................................18 Mosset Tavern ................................................................21 Netherlands Circus ........................................................12 Paul Etherington, Decorator ..........................................10 Physiofirst, Annie Griffiths ..............................................21 PM Designs ....................................................................10 Rafford Cycles ................................................................21 REMAX Scenic Properties ..............................................22 Roof Wizard ......................................................................7 Royal Findhorn Yacht Club ............................................21 Simply Red ......................................................................7 Smith & Castle Jewellers................................................14 Spic & Span Cleaning ....................................................19 Stuart Allan, Plumbing....................................................19 Stuarts Cycles ................................................................19 T2 Music Tuition..............................................................19 The Loft Music Venue ....................................................12 Tina’s Childminding Service ..........................................19 Unique Beauty ................................................Front Cover Universal Hall..................................................................12 W. Thomson Saw Service ..............................................17 Walk Moray ....................................................................11 Watson Plumbing & Heating ..........................................15 Westwood Cattery ..........................................................21 Wheelchair Care ............................................................11 Wyvis Tree Services........................................................19 Younies Electrical Store....................................................9 Zero Fashion Shop ........................................................19

SpotLight on Forres is published by W i n t er b ur n Me di a Li m i t e d Comraich, Woodside Farm Kinloss, Forres, IV36 3UA.

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