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come together and work with one another to produce products that are compatible and simple? It would make consumers like me so happy. Many of us don’t want a greater number of things to choose from. We just want the things we have chosen to work – together. Hmmmm... Then I go back to thinking about the world we live in. And what an absolutely amazing and wonderful world it is - full of variety. As one poet said: “How many are your works O Lord! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. There is the sea, vast and spacious, teeming with creatures beyond number – living things both large and small”. That comes from a Hebrew song written over 3000 years ago – a song those familiar with the Bible might identify as Psalm I04, a song in praise of creation and creator. I don’t thank God enough for it and him. So I have to stop and consider , perhaps, while contemplating the light bulbs. For, though God is not directly responsible for the light bulbs and the

Caroline Street Gospel Hall Sundays 6.30pm: gospel meetings. Tel: 01309 674375. Email: glcinfo@tiscali.co.uk Dyke Church - Church of Scotland Sunday worship 10am. Family service. Tea/coffee and fellowship after every service. Contact Mrs Jane Foster on 01309 641257 (Session Clerk) Edinkillie Parish - Church of Scotland Sunday worship 11.30am. Contact Mr Campbell Falconer (session clerk): 01309 674249. Kinloss, Findhorn & Alves Church of Scotland Alternating weekly. Kinloss and Findhorn 10am. Alves first Sunday of each month at 11.30am. Tel: 01309 690931 or 01309 690349. Lighthouse Baptist Church Clovenside Chapel, Forres. Sunday service 10:30am and 6.30pm. Refreshments served afterwards. Contact: 01309 676974. Email: info@lighthousechurch.co.uk Website: http://thelighthousechurch.wix.com/home#! Rafford Church Family service Sundays at 9.30am. Praise from CH3 and Mission Praise. Enjoy fellowship over a cup of tea and a biscuit. Sunday school with Bible stories, songs, games and crafts. Join us at 4.30pm on the third Sunday of each month for a

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phone chargers and all the many other varieties of goods available to us – He is creator of a world that contains immense variety; He made a world full of amazing things to discover and enjoy. It is then the light comes on in my somewhat dull brain. All this variety is not to be grumbled at – but celebrated because it reminds us of an incredibly creative God. The God who made us – fearfully and wonderfully (that’s psalm 139) and who knows how we are formed (psalm 103). A God who did not create a monochrome world for us to live dull lives, but instead made a rich tapestry that is a reflection of Himself. And yes, for the most part, it does actually all work together in harmony. All the more so when each part listens and learns from the One who made it and continues to give it life. I thank God for his great light, by which I walk, and for all the huge variety of lesser lights he has given as well. Rev. Colin Morison Forres & Elgin Free Church

contemporary style act of worship. Contact Anne Garrow (session clerk): 01309 672930. St John the Evangelist Scottish Episcopal Church Sundays 8am: communion. 10am: family communion. Tel: 01309 672856. Email: stjohnsforres@btinternet.com. Website: www.stjohnsforres.wordpress.com St Laurence Church Sundays 10am: family service. Tel: 01309 672260. Email: barryj.boydstlaurence@btinternet.com St Leonards Church Sundays 10.30am: family service. Tea and coffee served afterwards. Tel: 01309 672380. Email: donald.prentice@tesco.net. Website: www.stleonardschurchforres.com St Margaret’s Catholic Church Mass on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday 10am. Contact Mgr. Matthew Edusei on 01343551645 If you are a member of a church not listed here and would like to be considered for inclusion or if there are any amendments to be made to existing details, please email tamsyn@spotlighton.co.uk

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PARLIAMENT BLOG & TIDE TIMES I hold regular surgeries around the constituency and it is a real pleasure travelling the length and breadth of Moray, given the spectacular scenery that our region boasts. One noticeable thing along the coast, however, is a notable amount of rubbish, something that has been raised in surgeries. Some of it has been dumped there, some of it washed up but either way littering is an issue I have been raising with organisations like Moray Council and Keep Scotland Beautiful. On the volunteering side of things I regularly get involved in litter picks and would encourage others to get involved as well. It’s actually a bit of fun and exercise and a great way to meet folk and support our communities. Richard Lochhead MSP

A few weeks back I had the great pleasure of presenting an award at the Kiltwalk Awards Ceremony. The ceremony recognises a variety of outstanding achievements by the growing band of Kiltwalkers who take part in the annual charity walks supporting a huge amount of vital charitable work. I presented the award for Outstanding Physical Effort, which went to 6 year old Holly Myrvang from Knockando who completed all 5 of the ‘wee walks’ in 2014, while still only 5. Several Moray folk received outstanding achievement awards and their commitment to fundraising, in some cases despite significant personal challenges, is an inspiration to us all.

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Forres Mechanics Forres Mechanics are the oldest team in the Highland League, founded in 1884. The name "Mechanics" arose from the occupations of the founder members "people who are employed in manual occupations and in handicrafts".

The "Mechanics" have enjoyed success over the years, having won the League title twice and, at one time or another, all of the Highland League knockout competitions.

Their current home "Mosset Park" is sited on Forres Common Good Ground, granted by Royal Charter to the people of Forres by James 1st and used as rough grazing ground. Forres Town Council, in 1884, allowed the football club access to create a pitch and charged a "peppercorn rent" which remained unaltered until the very recent past. At the time of Local Government reorganization in the 1970's, custodianship of the Common Good area was transferred to Moray Council and this arrangement persists today.

Currently, the biggest challenge is how to deal with the proposed Redco Milne development at Bogton Rd. which would necessitate moving from the Mosset Park, which is arguably the best Ground in the Highland League.

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Is the proposal a threat or an opportunity for the town and the football club? As custodians of the area in question, Moray Council are obliged to consult the people again. The power of the football club as mere leaseholders rather than owners, to influence the outcome is limited but the consequences of the decision are big. Uncertain times indeed for a Club with a long, proud history!

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MARCH 2015 3 tuesday dementia cafe 10:30am - 11.45am at café at the green, bowling green pavilion, st catherines road forres. an opportunity for anyone with dementia, carers and family members to meet up for a cuppa in a relaxed and supportive environment, run by alzheimer scotland. £1.50 per person. 01343 552080 alastair scott to visit forres library at 7pm. he will be giving an illustrated talk on his well-known book, eccentric wealth - the myths, scandals and secret world of the bulloughs of rum and meggernie. a free event, but tickets should be booked from the library: 01309 672834 or email forres.library@moray.gov.uk

film forres film starts 6:15pm, forres town hall. visit www.filmforres.co.uk for films being shown. all ages welcome. come along and join our membership. karma and emptiness - public talk by buddhist nun venerable robina courtin: our happiness and suffering does not come from "out there", it is made up by our own minds 7.30pm, moray arts centre, the park, findhorn. £10 - 5. visit www.togmesangpo.org.uk or email togmesangpo37@gmail.com for more info. playpieces 'the gamekeeper' 1pm at the drouthy cobbler. tickets incl a windswept beer and royans pie. £10 from www.playplaypieces.co.uk or the bar. mr turner (film) @ universal hall 7:30pm. for tickets and info visit www.universalhall.co.uk space jockeys - moray science festival race night doors open 7pm, first race 7.30pm at moray bowling club, seafield street, elgin. strap up, tack up, and bring your winning bets - bet to infinity and beyond. save 'space' for cakes 11am - 2pm in the breakout room at moray college. applied science level 6 will be holding a bake sale to raise money for the moray science festival! includes favourites such as space rock cakes, meteor muffins and alien squares. lunar cycle 11am - 2pm in the breakout room at moray college. they will be cycling 238 miles, each earth mile = 1,000 space miles. to raise money for the moray science festival. watch or take part to help us reach our target. netsounds presents: unknown pleasures feat. hunter & the bear lionel @ ironworks 8pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

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8 sunday jazz nairn presents joe temperly accompanied by brian kellock 8pm at nairn dunbar golf club, lochloy rd. ticktes £15 / students £3 at the door or from nairn community centre box office 01667 453476. the drouthy cobbler whisky society 7:30pm. evening of tutored whisky tasting with graham coull of glen moray. tickets £12 www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

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16 monday moray carer’s choir launching 10:30am at st giles church hall, elgin. for info call 01542-850441

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20 friday film forres film starts 6:15pm, forres town hall. visit www.filmforres.co.uk for films being shown. all ages welcome. come along and join our membership.

14 saturday orienteering at mayne wood (new elgin) 10:15am 11am at greenwards primary school. 3rd event in moravian's saturday series for 2015. incl. 3rd round of the moray & nairn schools league competiton. www.moravianorienteering.org my old lady (film) @ universal hall 7:30pm. for tickets and info visit www.universalhall.co.uk coffee morning 10am - 12pm in st leonard's church hall. usual stalls and home-baking. fundraiser for heather anderson's volunteering year in south africa with the project trust. £1.50 for adults and 75p for children u12. all welcome. scottish folk promotions presents: the dangleberries @ ironworks 7:30pm. www.ironworksvenue.com admin@spotlighton.co.uk

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23 monday moray carer’s choir 11am - 1pm at st. giles church hall, elgin. £4 per session. call 01542 850441 or email moraycarerschoir@gmail.com for info.

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