SpotLight on Nairn & District June 2015

JUNE 2015

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CLUBS & SOCIETIES BEFRIENDERS HIGHLAND Voluntary organisation, coordinating friendships between volunteers and people who have mental health problems and feel lonely or isolated. Contact Heather Forbes 451444 or email nairn@befriendershighland.org.uk www.befriendershighland.org.uk CAWDOR CURLING CLUB Call 404291 or 07831 760049 or email dave_rob@hotmail.com DOMINO LEAGUE - NAIRN Contact 01667 452496 FORUM FOR MEN Wednesdays, 8pm at Macnabs Bar, Columba Hotel. For gay and bi men. Look for the small red post box on our table. Text 07941 553620, www.gay-ness.org.uk or e-mail jampa40@yahoo.co.uk FREE SOCIAL GROUP Last Thursday every month 7pm Muckle Cross, Elgin. For over 21s in Moray Walking group, weekends away, attending music, theatre & cinema events.

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NAIRN COUNTY CRICKET CLUB

Senior Training Tues & Thurs 6pm - 8.30pm • Mini Training Wed 6pm - 7.30pm • Junior Hardball Training Thurs 6pm - 7.30pm at Nairn Links New & social members are all welcome Contact Kim Neill 01667 455486 NAIRN MEN’S BREAKFAST Meets third Saturday(not July or December) 9:45am at Dunbar Golf Club, Lochloy Road, Nairn.

The opportunity for men of all ages & denominations to share how there life changed through faith in Jesus. Call Campbell 01667 455149 to book a place.

NAIRN SCHOOL OF DANCING Wednesdays 3.30pm at the British Legion Hall. Contact Mrs Fraser 01463 729477 NAIRN LACE GROUP Self-help lace group meets Thursdays from 7pm - 9.30 pm in Nairn Community Centre, Contact number 01667 453521 NAIRN SMASHERS BADMINTON CLUB Mondays & Wednesdays 9am 10.30am, Fridays 9am - 10am in the Games Hall, Nairn Sports Club. A sociable group and new members are always welcome, irrespective of ability. Call Mrs Jan Stuart on 07742 019286 NAIRN SPORTS CLUB Something for everyone - Fitness classes, Gym, Tennis, Squash & Badminton Courts, Sauna, Nonmembers welcome. Contact 454523 or email info@nairnsportsclub.co.uk NAIRN SYNCHRO SWIMMING CLUB A sport with a difference. Nairn synchro has both international and national swimmers. Email wyn.mcfadyen@tesco.net or call 454223 YOUTH CLUB - NAIRN Contact 01667 453476

NAIRN SWIMMING CLUB (NDASC) Swimmers aged 7 & up. Trained to compete and for fitness & fun. www.ndasc.co.uk NAIRN THUNDERBOLTS Mini Rugby Club for P4 - 7. Train on Sundays 10.30am - 12pm @ Viewfield, behind Nairn Museum.

Call 01667 454963 or visit www.pitchero.com/clubs/nairnmi nirugbyclub/ NAIRN WINE CIRCLE Home wine making. Meetings throughout the year. New members welcome. Call Rosemary on 454019 or Chris on 452000. Website: nairnwinewinecircle.org.uk PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP NAIRN Last Wednesday of the month, 2pm in Nairn Hospital. For people with Parkinson’s, carers & family members. Speakers & discussions on medical matters and topics of general interest. Call 455236 RIDING FOR THE DISABLED (FORRES, NAIRN & DISTRICT) Volunteer with this small friendly group at Burgie on Mondays 9:15am - 11:15am or 11am 1pm, or all morning during term time. No experience necessary.

Training will be given. The time you give provides long lasting therapeutic benefit to the children. call 01343 890745 or email forresnairnrda@gmail.com ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION (RAFA) 2nd Tuesday, 8pm, Royal British Legion, Nairn. Offering friendship & welfare support to serving & ex-serving members of the RAF and their families.

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

more). Handypersons service carrying out jobs around the home (many at no cost) for the elderly and those living with a disability.

Contact 01667 455234 or email nairn@signpost-inc.org SPEAKERS CLUB Leisure pursuit encourages & develops proficiency in public speaking. Training manual is available & new speakers follow a 10 speak programme individually evaluated. Contact 453373 T-EXCHANGE MAKERSPACE Make things, build things and exchange ideas. Third Friday of every month 7:30pm at Findhorn Village Centre. Details on www.t-exchange.net or contact Bill on 07925 551191.

THE ACCIDENTALS Nairn’s Community Choir practices Wednesdays, 7:30pm - 9:30pm at St Columba’s Church Hall, Queen Street. Sing a cappella in four-part harmony. New members welcome.

Call Christine Oliver on 01667 453793 or just come along.

TREES FOR LIFE GREEN DAYS OUT Spend a day carrying out conservation tasks. Transport, tools and training free of charge.

Pick ups available. Over 18 with a reasonable level of fitness. Every Wed & last Sun of the month.

Booking essential. Call Mick on 01309 691292 or email mick@treesforlife.org.uk PLEASE NOTE: Details of Clubs & Societies are published on a rotational basis.

If you would like details of your club or society included in this section, please let us know. All club listings are free. Not all clubs will be listed in every issue.

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PASTORAL LETTER & CHURCH MEETINGS Our Father!

It is great that we can celebrate certain days of the year to show our appreciation to those we love and value. For example, Father’s Day is just one of those days. In fact, this month many people will make a special effort to visit their father with a variety of gifts and cards. At the same time, there are all these special slogans that we are all so familiar with: ‘The World’s Best Dad’. Anyway, one of God’s commands is to honour our parents - see Exodus 20:12.

On the other hand, there are people who have only negative memories of their father. And there are others who have never even met their father.

Therefore, there are many misconceptions about how people understand God as our heavenly Father because of their past. The good news is that our heavenly Father is not angry or distant; but He is loving, kind, and gentle. There are so many Bible verses that highlight God’s love for us - and one example is from Matthew 6:26: ‘Look at the birds of the

air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?’ The truth is that God wants to lavish His wonderful love on us. Even so, love is not something that can be forced on us.

The reality is that there are a lot of hurting people who are afraid of being hurt again, so they shut others out.

As a result, many people have grown up with a lack of love in their life. And there are many people who may know something is missing, but they might not be able to identify what that emptiness is. All they know is that they need to try and fill the void.

People deal with it differently - some try to fill the void with relationships, material possessions or something else. Sadly, other people look to dull the emptiness with all kinds of addictions. There is only one place to find true love, acceptance and significance. So no matter what people do, if they do not encounter the love of God, then they will always be left with a feeling of emptiness.

Ardersier with Petty Parish Church, Church of Scotland Sundays 10.15am. Petty Sundays 12 noon.Tel: 01667 462224.

Auldearn and Dalmore Parish Church Sundays 12noon.

Contact Fraser Turner (interim moderator) on 01463 794004 Cawdor Parish Church Sunday 10.15am. Contact Rev. JS Mathieson: 01667 493217.

Nairn Baptist Church Nairn Community Centre. Sundays 11am. Contact the Pastor: 01667 452764 or Secretary 01667 452351 or visit www.nairnbaptistchurch.org.uk Nairn Christian Fellowship Sundays 10.30am. Wednesday 7.30pm: praise and Bible study. Contact Sandy Shaw: 01667 456492.

Nairn Free Church Sundays 11am with Sunday school and crèche (Gordon St). Evening 6pm (Gordon St). Youth club for S1 up on Wednesday at 6.30pm (Rosebank Hall). Prayer and Bible study Thursday 11am or 7:30pm onalternate weeks (Gordon Street). Contact Minister Murdo MacLeod: 01667 459131.

Nairn Old Parish Church 10.30am: holiday worship and crèche. Contact Rev. Alistair S. Younger on 01463 242873

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Now the only thing stopping people from having a real relationship with God is the sin issue. After all, sin separates people from God. It is uncomfortable to hear such words, but that is the truth. Nevertheless, God the Father made a way for people to come to Him by sending His only son, Jesus Christ, to earth. As a result, Jesus took upon Himself the weight of our sin, so that we could be born into His wonderful family. It is a family where people of all cultures and nationalities can experience the wonderful love of God. Incidentally, Jesus’ words are recorded in the Gospels about His wonderful, loving, caring Father.

For that reason, Jesus wants to restore people to a relationship with their heavenly Father. The question is: ‘Do you want this kind of relationship where you can truly know of the amazing love of God?’

Rev J Dereck Grant Church of God Nairn & Railway Mission Chaplain

St Ninians Church Sunday services and Sunday school: 10.15am. Contact Fraser Turner (interim moderator) on 01463 794004 St Columba’s Scottish Episcopal Family Eucharist on Sundays at 10.30am. Holy Communion on Wednesdays at 10.30am. conatct Rev.Canon Alison J Simpson 01667 452458 St Mary’s Catholic Church IV12 4RJ. Saturday Vigil 6pm.

Sunday Mass 10am. Tel: 01667 453323.

United Reformed Church Sunday services and Sunday School with crèche 11am. Contact Rev. Steven Manders: 01667 451443.

The Pentecostal Church of God Nairn Sundays 10.30am.

Contact Minister JD Grant on 01667 456088 or visit www.churchofgodnairn.org Nairn Joint Service at Nairn St Ninian's Church of Scotland.

First Sunday each month at 6:30pm.

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 existing details, email tamsyn@spotlighton.co.uk

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USEFUL INFORMATION Local & Bank Holidays and Special Days Father’s Day Longest Day Summer Bank Holiday British Summertime Ends Halloween Bonfire Night Rememberance Sunday St Andrew’s Day Shortest Day Christmas Day

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School Term Dates for 2014/2015 (all dates inclusive) In-Service Day Mon 1st Jun 2015 Summer Term Ends Thurs 2nd Jul 2015 for 2015/2016 (all dates inclusive) Summer Holiday Ends Fri 14th Aug 2015 In-Service Day Mon 17th Aug 2015 Autumn Term Starts Tues 18th Aug 2015 In-Service Day Thurs 24th Sep 2015 In-Service Day Fri 25th Sep 2015 Autumn Term Ends Fri 9th Oct 2015 Autumn Holiday Starts Mon 12th Oct 2015 Autumn Holiday Ends Fri 23rd Oct 2015

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Useful Contacts Nairn Community Centre ..............................01667 453476 Police Station ..................................................................101 Stagecoach Inverness ...................................01463 239292 Citizens Advice Bureau .................................01667 456677 Nairn Museum................................................01667 456791 Dalcross Airport ...............................01667 464000/462280 Inverness Job Centre........................01463 888100/888200 Highland Council ..........................................01667 458500 Victim Support................................................01463 710806 Samaritans ....................................................01463 713456 Gas - Emergency ............................................0800 111999 Water - Emergency ........................................08456 008855 British Red Cross Inverness ..........................01463 231620 Crossroads ....................................................01667 455369 National Rail Enquiries ..................................08457 484950 Railway Mission..............................................078419 85768 DOCTORS NHS 24 ...........................................................................111 Nairn Hospital A&E .......................................01667 452101 Nairn Healthcare Group ................................01667 452096 Nairn Sports Medicine Clinic ........................01667 454523 page 8 - June 2015

PHARMACIES Lloyds Pharmacy ..........................................01667 453100 Boots The Chemist ........................................01667 453169 VETS Moray Coast ..................................................01667 453161 Inshes Veterinary Clinic Inverness ................01463 711777 SCHOOLS Auldearn Primary School ..............................01667 452118 Cawdor Primary School ................................01667 402460 Millbank Primary School ................................01667 452240 Rosebank Primary School ............................01667 454090 Nairn Academy ..............................................01667 453700 Moray College Nairn Learning ......................01667 456759 DENTISTS Jones Jones & Behrendt ..............................01667 453189 RM Donald & Associates ..............................01667 454603 Dental Unit at Nairn Hospital ........................01667 422722 If you would like to add a contact or if there are any amendments to be made to existing details, email tamsyn@spotlighton.co.uk

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8 awards in 3 years, the only act to perform at all three mega-successful Country2Country festivals at London’s O2 Arena and the first to sell out the Brooklyn Bowl (London), the multi-award winning duo ‘Raintown’ - from Glasgow - are fast gaining the reputation as one of the hottest Country acts in Europe. They are excited to be coming - with the full band and guests - to Nairn Community and Arts Centre on Saturday June 27th..

“Everyone’s talking about Raintown.”

Baylen Leonard BBC Radio 2 Country

The recently married couple, Paul Bain and Claire McArthurBain, fuse their passion for Country Music with their eclectic musical influences and continue the tradition of exciting new music to emerge from Scotland.

The couple said “Nairn will always hold a special place for us both. We know the live music fans in the area love a great night out and we cannot wait to bring our show to the fantastic Nairn Community & Arts Centre on June 27th.”

“Dynamic”, “electric” and “mesmerising,” these are just some of the adjectives that have described Raintown’s live performances. It promises to be a great night. Tickets are available for £12, from the Ticket Hotline 01667 453 476. “…everyone’s talking about Raintown.”

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Woodland Crafts (June 13th - 14th) £120 •

Experience bushcraft with bark, woodland whistles and spoon carving over this skills course. 16+

Father & Son Weekend (July 4th - 5th) £120 for two •

Camp in the wild, forage for wild foods, light fires,learn knife skills and build shelters with your son.

Wild Women Weekend (July 11th & 12th) £180 16+ •

A second chance this summer to get wild during the two day camp on the beautiful Moray coast.

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NCFE (level 2) course will give you the skills and confidence to teach others about woodlands.

Coastal Activity Leader Training (August 26th - 2nd September) £450 16+ •

NCFE (level 2 course will give you the skills and confidence to teach others about the coast.

Basha Boat Building Workshop (August 22nd - 23rd) £150 16+ •

Learn the traditional skills involved in building your very own basher boat as part of a bushcraft weekend escape.

Wild Women Spey Descent (September 12th - 15th) £395 16+ •

From summit to sea is a four day wilderness escape on the River Spey - the ultimate Wild Woman experience.

Fire by Friction (September 12th - 13th) £150 •

Learn & practice traditional primitive fire ligting techniques as used by our ancestors

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MAY 2015 27 wednesday do you like jokes? comedy club 7:30pm @ the drouthy cobbler. www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

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28 thursday adam holmes & the embers 8pm in the blue room @ the drouthy cobbler. £15. thedrouthycobbler.co.uk

29 friday while she sleeps @ ironworks 7:30pm. for info call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

30 saturday

Rolling Event until september findhorn heritage centre & icehouse open 2pm to 5pm at weekends in may & sept and every afternoon june, july & august. www.findhornheritage.co.uk

1 june - 31 august moray & nairn for scotland's gardens: bruntlands bungalow alves, elgin, iv30 8uz, by arrangement: 07999 817715 or buss.shelter@virgin.net

1 june - 31 august moray & nairn for scotland's gardens: castleview auchindoun, dufftown, ab55 4dy by arrangement: 01340 820941 or castleview10@hotmail.com

until 21 june ‘inspired’ exhibition 11am - 5pm daily in the long room at logie steading, iv36 2qn. four local artists, judith nicholson, george mackenzie, edward smith and violet franchi exhibiting their latest art and will happy to discuss their work with members of the public.

nairn & district gardening club - coffee morning and plant sale 10am - 12pm at at the royal legion hall, nairn. with other stalls. www.spanglefish.com/ nairnanddistrictgardeningclub ‘rapid departure’ - comedy by right lines productions 7.30pm at rafford village hall. buy tickets in advance - adults £8 & children £4 from the hub, tolbooth st, forres, email ruth@acorneventsscotland.co.uk or call 01309 673990. entrance by pre-paid ticket only. scotland’s gardens : carestown steading 10am 4pm, deskford, buckie, ab56 5tr. teas, home baking & plant stall. visit www.scotlandsgardens.org inverness abc boxing @ ironworks 7pm. for info call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

31 sunday moray & highland junior orienteering championships 10:30am - 11:30am, craig leach, inverness. the clubs invite juniors throughout the region to test their navigation and fitness at this annual event aimed at newcomers to the sport. adults can take part too. for info visit www.moravianorienteering.org

until further notice newbold house garden tasters saturdays 10am 12:30pm, 11 st. leonards road, forres. to learn more and share your own knowledge with others. all ages and abilities. for more info call 01309 672659 or visit www.newboldhouse.org

until 30 september the nelson tower, forres open every day from 2pm 4pm. manned by volunteers and managed by the forres heritage trust.

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12 friday

vincent simone & flavia cacace in the last tango @ eden court the nation’s favourite strictly come dancing stars in their ultimate farewell show. for times and booking visit www.eden-court.co.uk

behind the scenes at brodie castle exclusive event for nts members only. various items from the castle will be on show for the first time to the public and 3 illustrated talks. tickets £25, incl. lunch in the castle.

30 available. for info and booking call 01343 835258 or email secretary2.bmnts@btinternet.com

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nairn & district gardening club - visit to the garden of drs alastair & joan noble at moss-side meet at 7.15pm at nairn bus station car park. for info visit www.spanglefish.com/nairnanddistrictgardeningclub historic scotland technical seminar 9:30am - 3pm longmore hall, keith. join the experts for the first part of a seminar on conservation of traditional buildings. visit www.elgincars.org.uk for programme. free to attend with light buffet lunch included.

5 friday behind the scenes at brodie castle exclusive event for nts members only. various items from the castle will be on show for the first time to the public and 3 illustrated talks. tickets £25, incl. lunch in the castle.

30 available. for info and booking call 01343 835258 or email secretary2.bmnts@btinternet.com

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fly fishing competition 10am - 4pm at achagour trout fishery, great prizes. for info call 01309 611220 or visit www.fnlft.org.uk for info. volunteer open day @ the highlanders museum 10am - 3pm. call katharine on 0131 3108709 or visit www.thehighlandersmuseum.com nairn sailing club open day 11am - 5pm at nairn harbour and clubhouse. our famous open day with a viking theme, free boat trips, rnli invergordon, north kessock life boat, stalls, face painting, nairn kayak club come and try session, bbq, british divers marine life rescue, wdc shorewatch, parade of the sails, art display, nairn pipe band, caledonian ceilidh trail youth band. call elaine on 07917 724985 for info the sex pistols experience @ ironworks 7:30pm. call 0871 7894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

7 sunday nairn 10 mile road race and 5k family fun run (inc. the north district championships) registration 1pm at nairn community and arts centre. race starts at 2pm. fun run - entry on day only. proceeds to calum's cabin and yorkhill children's charity.

13th elgin rotary marafun 12pm - 5pm, elgin city centre. marathon-length relay race for teams of 5. it is held every two years, alternating with motorfun. a great day out for runners and spectators alike. www.elginrotary.co.uk moray & nairn for scotland's gardens: gordonstoun, duffus, near elgin, iv30 5rf. 2pm - 4pm. teas served. john cooper clarke *rescheduled date* @ ironworks 7:30pm. visit www.ironworksvenue.com

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nairn area sports council come & try day 12pm 3pm, viewfield, nairn. free to play. come and try out some of our members sports - rugby, football, athletics, golf, lawn bowls, badminton, squash, tennis and lots more. visit www.sportnairn.com bat spotting – using your ears join inverness bat group to learn what sounds to look out for, before heading out to the ness islands to spot bats. find out how you can help bats by counting how many you see and hear. costs £3 or £2 if you are an inverness bat group member. to book a place and find out more email invernessbats@googlemail.com or call helen on 0774 054 4097. moray & nairn for scotland's gardens: glenrinnes lodge dufftown, banffshire, ab55 4bs. plant stall & teas. rock n' wrestle presents: wrestlefest 2015 @ ironworks 7pm. visit www.ironworksvenue.com

13 saturday - 14 sunday burgie international horse trials 9am - 5pm, burgie house, by forres. for details call 01343 850128, email secretary@burgie.org or visit www.burgie.org

14 sunday 23rd leukaemia & lymphoma research scottish bikeathon 10:30am ardvonie park, kingussie. sponsored cycle for all ages. riders receive a t-shirt and medal for taking part. for more info visit www.leukaemialymphomaresearch.org.uk james ross present the marvel of peru @ brodie castle 4pm. tickets £14. booking essential. visit www.nts.org.uk/events or call 01309 641371. ranger walk - shenachie stroll 11am - 3pm. meeting place given out on booking. adults £8, conc. £4, family £20. call john on 01463 255291 or email rangers.inverness@highland.gov.uk

15 monday - 21 sunday forres scottish week events with a scottish theme over 7 days including the toun mercat on fri, 19th when forres high street will be closed from 5pm 10pm.

16 tuesday inverness floral art club open meeting 7.30pm at culloden academy, keppoch road, culloden. demo by christine ogle from morpeth. tickets £8. for more info call 01463 224828 the road to waterloo – a talk by brig. charles grant 7pm at the highlanders’ museum. tickets £10 - incl

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This puts unnecessary stress on the plant, and weakens it. A weak plant is unable to compete for moisture and nutrients as effectively, as well as losing its’ colour. It puts up less of a challenge for the competition out there, and that means weeds and moss. 30 minutes each evening in a dry spell (less evaporation then) with a sprinkler on will stop this quite easily. Many people have a sprinkler already (but it’s in the garage and has

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19 friday cinema nairn: 'rocket post' (12a) 7:30pm at nairn community and arts centre. tickets at the door. for more information visit cinemanairn.blogspot.co.uk

18 thursday - 28 sunday moray walking festival enjoy long midsummer days exploring moray’s golden coasts, hills and forests full of hidden fauna and flora, rivers and towns with stories to tell and culture to experience. something for everyone – guided walks, talks and events along side outdoor activities, walking challenges and endurance races! www.moraywalkingfestival.co.uk

20 saturday highland wedding murder mystery from 7pm at eight acres hotel, morriston rd, elgin. £25 per person inc. a 3 course dinner. to book call 01343 543077 or visit www.crerarhotels.com/eightacres ben rinnes charity hike for macmillan cancer support set off from car park 9am - 10am. sponsored hike on the highest mountain in moray (approx. 4.5 miles). straightforward hillwalk on recognised path in good summer conditions. call 01343 842338 to register.

nairn men’s breakfast 9.45am for 10am at dunbar golf club, nairn. testimony by joe barnard. share food and fellowship and hear what god is doing in other men's lives. call campbell on 01667 455149 by 6.30pm fri 19th to book your place. music nairn presents pure brass. 'around the world' with this fabulous and fearless fivesome 7.30pm, nairn community & arts centre. tickets at door, from music nairn 01667 455701 • www.musicnairn.org.uk stagecoach theatre arts presents: the sound of musicals @ ironworks 7pm. ironworksvenue.com

21 sunday nairnshire challenge a 30-mile sponsored biathlon, on foot and bicycle, organised annually by the rotary club of nairn to raise money for charity. for more info visit www.nairnshirechallenge.co.uk indoor car boot sale 10am - 2pm, dyke & district village hall. all welcome. to reserve a table please email dykevillagehall@gmail.com

21 sunday - 28 sunday grantown 250 : after the ’45 grantown is celebrating the laying of the first stone of the first building (a linen manufactory) of what is a unique scottish 18th century planned settlement. during the week the town will host a wide diversity of related events. visit www.grantown250.org for info.

BURGIE HORSE TRIALS Burgie is here again! For the 38th year, this high profile Equestrian Event runs again on the 13th & 14th of June. As usual, there will be a fabulous Family Fun Day on the Sunday.

Saturday hosts the Arena Eventing Competition which is a qualifier for the Finals at Blair Castle during the European Eventing Championships in September - but Sunday is the day to come and bring all the family. Not only will you all see the highest level of Eventers tackling dressage, show jumping and the exciting, stimulation of the cross country with all it's hazards but there are so many other activities and attractions.

There are plenty of tradestands, children’s entertainments and other excitements and your entrance fee will be donated to The Forres, Nairn & District Riding for the Disabled.

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Forres Highland Games 2015

Ken Davies - Chieftain 2015 The annual celebration of Scottish sport and entertainment that is Forres Highland Games, takes place at Grant Park on Saturday the 4th of July, with the Opening Ceremony commencing at 12.30 pm.

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There will be an event packed Highland Dancing competition open to all ages, which is always extremely popular viewing with our overseas visitors, as will the solo piping competition. However, the highlight of the afternoon is the assembly of the Massed Pipe Bands.

The first Saturday in July is synonymous with Forres Highland Games; however it would not be possible without the dedication of the Games committee, volunteer judges and many local businesses who have been outstanding supporters of this classical celebration of Scottish culture.

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24 wednesday soup & coffee morning from 10:30am in dyke & district village hall. all welcome!

25 thursday garden open - bruntlands bungalow, alves 7pm 9pm. cold drinks, home bakes, plant stall, craft stall. £3 adults only. under scotland's garden scheme in aid of macmillan nurses. also open by arrangement throughout june, july, august. call 07999 817715 for more info visit www.scotlandsgardens.org

27 saturday piping at forres - 2015 european pipe band championships grant park, forres. thousands of pipers and drummers from far and wide compete to be european champions in their grade. pipe majors and highland dancers also compete in this event. www.pipingatforres.com coffee morning - hosted by nairn area sports council 10am at royal british legion, nairn. £2 entry includes tea/coffee/cakes. raffle and tombola. raising funds for nairn area sports council.

accidentals choir concert at 7.30pm in the united reformed church, nairn. tickets £5. in aid of rnli, highland branch and millbank school, children with special needs. refreshments and raffle. michael jackson tribute from 8pm at eight acres hotel, morriston rd, elgin. £12 per ticket, £25 to include dinner. to book call 01343 543077 or visit www.crerarhotels.com/eightacres 2010 events presents : the music farm 12pm til late at the loft, eastgrange farm, nr forres. over 20 breaking acts across 2 stages. £20 / u14 free. tickets from www.musicfarm.co.uk, at the red lion, forres, sound & vision, elgin or the music shop, invermess. moray & nairn for scotland's gardens: haugh garden college of roseilse, iv30 5ye. 2pm - 5pm, teas, home baking & plant stall.

28 sunday brodie castle walk for parkinson's 10am registration.

1 mile walk around the pond area or 5 miles taking in woodland trails of culbin forest. start and end in the castle grounds. £10/u16 £5 - incl. fundraising pack, t-shirt and medal. call 0844 225 3781 or email scotlandfundraising@parkinsons.org.uk for info. david walliams ‘mr stink’ outdoor theatre @ brodie castle 3pm. ‘early bird discounted tickets’ and info at www.nts.org.uk/events. full price tickets available on the day or from the castle. gates open 2pm. take low back seating and dress for the weather! refreshments available before and during the interval.

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SCOTLAND’S MIDSUMMER WALKING FESTIVAL From the 18 – 28 June, Scotland’s Midsummer Walking Festival has events across Moray from Alastair Humphreys walking challenges, gentle ambles, outdoor events and talks! National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, Alastair Humphreys is the guest speaker and the President of the Royal Geographical Society said of him “With the possible exception of Sir David Attenborough, that was the best lecture, and the longest applause that I have heard in the past 15 years.” Alastair will talk about his epic and Micro-adventures. Book your walking event before the 6 June and get 15% off in Cotswold Outdoor stores and online.

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Take a step back in time With a 1940s weekend on the

Keith & Dufftown Railway Sat 20th & Sun 21st June 2015 Display of military vehicles and equipment at Dufftown Station Re-enactment Cameos' on the train & at stations

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Thursday 18 June to Sunday 28 June, 2015

Thursday 18 June Tu uesday 23 June 10:00 Walk & Talk with Heavy, Ben Rinnes Ϭϴ͗ϯϬ DŽƌĂLJ tĂLJ Ͳ WĂƌŬ Θ ZŝĚĞ͕ ƵŶƉŚĂŝů ƚŽ ƌŽŵĚĂůĞ 11:00 Guided Walk in Culbin, Wellhill Car Park, Culbin ϭϬ͗ϬϬ dŚĞ &ŝƐŚǁŝǀĞƐ tĂůŬ͕ ƵĐŬŝĞ 19:00 Walkerrss Safety & Survival Talk, Elgin ϭϵ͗ϬϬ ƵůƚƵƌĞ ĂĨĞ Ͳ tĂůŬŝŶŐ /ŶƐƚŝƚƵƚĞ dĂůŬ͕ ŽǀĞƐĞĂ >ŝŶŬŬƐƐ Friday 19 June Wednesday 24 June Ϭϵ͗ϯϬ EĂǀŝŐĂƟŽŶ ^ŬŝůůƐ͕ ,ŝůůƐ ŽĨ ƌŽŵĚĂůĞ Ϭϴ͗ϯϬ DŽƌĂLJ tĂLJ Ͳ WĂƌŬ Θ ZŝĚĞ͕ ƌŽŵĚĂůĞ ƚŽ ďĞƌůŽƵƌ ϭϬ͗ϯϬ ĂǀĂ tĂLJ ŝƐĂďůĞĚ ZĂŵďůĞ͕ ĂůůĂƐ ŚƵ ŝƐƟůůĞƌƌLJLJ ϭϬ͗ϬϬ DĂƌŝƟŵĞ DĂƌŬŝŶŐƐ Ͳ ƌƚ tĂůŬ͕ ƵƌŐŚĞĂĚ ϭϵ͗ϯϬ DŝĐƌŽĂĚǀĞŶƚƵƌĞƐ dĂůŬͲ ůĂƐƚĂŝƌ ,ƵŵƉŚƌĞLJƐ͕ ůŐŝŶ ϭϬ͗ϭϱ tŚŝƚĞ tĂƚĞƌ ZĂĨĨƚƚŝŶŐ Θ ůŝĨĨĨĨ :ƵŵƉŝŶŐ͕ ƵĐŚŶĂŐĂŝƌŶ Saturday 20 June Thursday 25 June ϭϭ͗ϭϬ 'ŽŝŶŐ Kī ƚŚĞ ZĂŝůƐ͊ Ƶī īƚƚŽǁŶ Ϭϴ͗ϯϬ DŽƌĂLJ tĂLJ WĂƌŬ Θ ZŝĚĞ͕ ďĞƌůŽƵƌ ƚŽ 'ĂƌŵŽƵƚŚ ϭϯ͗ϬϬ ^ĞĐƌĞƚƐ ŽĨ ^ƉLJŶŝĞͲWĂĚĚůĞ Θ WůŽĚ͕ 'ŝůƐƚŽŶ ƌŝĚŐĞ ϭϰ͗ϬϬ &ĂůůƐ ĂŶĚ &ŽƌĞƐƚƐ͕ ,ĂůĨ ĂǀŽĐŚ Ͳ ĂǀĂ tĂLJ ϭϯ͗ϯϬ EĂƚƵƌĞ ĞƚĞĐƟǀĞƐ ŶŝŵĂů dƌĂĐŬƐ Θ ^ŝŐŶƐ͕ &ŽƌƌĞƐ Friday 26 June ne ϮϬ͗ϯϬ dŚĞ 'ŚŽƐƚ dƌĂŝŶ tĂůŬ͕ ĂǀĂ tĂLJ Ϭϴ͗ϯϬ DŽƌĂLJ tĂLJͲWĂƌŬ Θ ZŝĚĞ͕ 'ĂƌŵŽƵƚŚ ƚŽ ƵƌŐŚĞĂĚ Sunday 21 June ϭϬ͗ϭϱ tŚŝƚĞ tĂƚĞƌ ZĂĨƚŝŶŐ Θ ůŝĨĨ :ƵŵƉŝŶŐ͕ ƵĐŚŶĂŐĂŝƌŶ Ϭϵ͗ϰϱ tŝůĚůŝĨĞ Θ tŽŽůůĞŶ DŝůůƐ͕ ďĞƌůŽƵƌ ϭϰ͗ϬϬ /Ŷ ƚŚĞ &ŽŽƚƐƚĞƉƐ ŽĨ ^ƚ͘ ƚ ĞƚŚĂŶ͕ ƵƌŐŚĞĂĚ ϭϬ͗ϯϬ &ŽƌƌĞƐ͊ &Ăď &ĂĐƚƐ͕ &ĂŵŽƵƐ ĨŽůŬ͙Θ ƚŚĞ &Ăď &ŽƵƌ͊ Saturday 27 June ϭϬ͗ϯϬ ^ƵŶĚĂLJ DŽƌĂLJ ŝƐĐ 'ŽůĨ͕ ƵĐŚŶĂŐĂŝƌŶ͕ &ŽƌƌĞƐ ϭϬ͗ϬϬ ZŝǀĞƌƐ ŽĨ ĞĂƵƚLJ͕ ƵĐŚŶĂŐĂŝƌŶ͕ &ŽƌƌĞƐ ϭϭ͗ϬϬ tŽƌůĚ tĂƌ // ŽĂƐƚĂů ĞĨĞŶĐĞƐ͕ >ŽƐƐŝĞ &ŽƌĞƐƚ ϭϬ͗ϯϬ ƵůďŝŶ &ŽƌĞƐƚ Ͳ tŚĂƚ ůŝĞƐ ďĞŶĞĂƚŚ͍͕ ƵůďŝŶ ϭϯ͗ϬϬ ^ĞĐƌĞƚƐ ŽĨ ^ƉLJŶŝĞͲWĂĚĚůĞ Θ WůŽĚ͕ 'ŝůƐƚŽŶ ƌŝĚŐĞ ϭϲ͗ϬϬ ƵīƚƚŽǁŶ ŝƐƟůůĞƌŝĞƐ tĂůŬ͕ ƵīƚƚŽǁŶ ϭϯ͘ϯϬ ZŝǀĞƌ dƵďĞ Θ ůŝī :ƵŵƉŝŶŐ͕ ƵĐŚŶĂŐĂŝƌŶ͕ &ŽƌƌĞƐ Sunda d y 28 June JJu Monda day 22 JJune ϭϬ͗ϬϬ 'ŽƌŐĞƐ ΘtĂƚĞƌĨĂůůƐ tĂůŬ͕ ,ĂůĨ ĂǀŽĐŚ͕ ĂǀĂĂ tĂLJ Ϭϴ͗ϮϬ DŽƌĂLJ tĂLJ Ͳ ;WĂƌŬ Θ ZŝĚĞͿ͕ ƵƌŐŚĞĂĚ ƚŽ ƵŶƉŚĂŝů ϭϬ͗ϬϬ dŚĞ DŝŐŚƚLJ DŽƌĂLJ ƌĂŵďƵƐƚĞƌ͕ <ŝŶůŽƐƐ ϭϴ͗ϯϬ &ŽƌƌĞƐ ĞůŝŐŚƚƐ Ͳ ǀĞŶŝŶŐ ZĂŵďůĞ͕ &ŽƌƌĞƐ ϭϬ͗ϯϬ ^ƵŶĚĂLJ DŽƌĂLJ ŝƐĐ 'ŽůĨ͕ 'ƌĂŶƚŽǁŶͲŽŶͲ^ƉĞLJ Full F ull iinfo nfo & booking: booking: w www.moraywalkingfestival.co.uk ww.moraywalkingfestival.co.uk |info@moraywalkingfestival.co.uk |info@moraywalkingfestival.co.uk | 0 07764615517 7764615517

WHEELCHAIRS WALKING FRAMES & TROLLIES MOBILITY SCOOTERS and many outdoor accessories NAIRN & SURROUNDING AREAS 21 West Road, Greshop Ind. Est., Forres IV36 2GW (Behind Lidl)

Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm

Easy parking & disabled toilet facilities

FREE AT HOME DEMONSTRATIO NS FREE DELIVERI ES SERVICE & MAINTENANCE OPTIONS

Let The Fun Begin

with our family package holiday deals Glasgow to TENERIFE, 3rd Oct, 7 Nights, Granada Park 3* Playas Das Americas, ( Entrance to Siam Park included) Half Board, Pool view, Family of 4 ....................................... £2116*

Glasgow - GRAN CANARIA, 18th Oct, 7 Nights IFA Buenaventura Hotel 3*+, Playa Del Ingles (Aqualand Maspalomas included) Half Board, Standard Twin/Double, Family of 4 .... £1780*

Glasgow - LANZAROTE, 2nd Oct, 7 nights Lanzarote Gardens 4* ,Costa Teguise (Aquapark entrance included) Half Board, Suite, Family of 4 .............................................. £2024*

Glasgow - ORLANDO, 9th Oct 2016, 14nts 3 Bedroom Disney Area Villa, Including Car Hire with Fully Inclusive Insurance, Family of 4 ........................... £5099†

Glasgow - LANZAROTE, 18th Oct, 7 nights Dunas Mirador Maspalomas 3*+, Maspalomas (Entrance to Aqualand Maspalomas) All Inclusive, Standard Twin/Double, Pool view, Family of 4.......................................................... £2060*

Glasgow - ORLANDO, 9th Oct 2016, 14nts 3* Coco Key Hotel & Water Resort Including Car Hire with Fully Inclusive Insurance Family of 4 ............................................................................ £4659†

Glasgow - FUERTEVENTURA,17th Oct, 7 Nights Oasis Papagayo Resort 3*+, Corralejo, All Inclusive, One bedroom apartment, Family of 4 ......................................................... £2156*

Return coach transfers and 22kg luggage allowance included in the above prices. *Deposit £60pp, † Deposit £150pp.

Prices correct at the time of publishing.

SAVE UP TO 50% Cheapest rail prices are available 12 weeks before date of travel! Many Destinations including ON RAIL BREAKS York, Newcastle, Manchester, Liverpool, Lake District, Blackpool and many more……

ELGIN FORRES 01309 672203 01343 548844

Beaver Travel, 78 High Street, Forres

and 2-6 South Street, Elgin ¬www.beavtrav.com

21st to 28th June 2015

Grantown Celebrates 250th birthday with over 100 events

www.g w.grantown250.org

THE HIGHL ANDSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; BIGGEST BIRTHDAY PART Y FUN & FROLICS FROM 21st to 28th June 2015 Midsummer Tryst Sunday 21st June A colourful, opening day to the festival. Historic, interactive and cultural events around the Castle and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Old Grantownâ&#x20AC;?.

Picnic below ancient beech trees.

Then continue celebrating in â&#x20AC;&#x153;New Grantownâ&#x20AC;?.

Sunday Service: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Castle and Townâ&#x20AC;?

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Fairs Day

Wednesday 24th June Strathspey is famous for its produce.

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Whether you want to be photograph ed wearing the Provostâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s robes and chain, try out some of the many sports, visit exhibitions, or join in activities there is something for everyone.

Each day there will be displays, exhibitions, walks and cycle runs .

There is a choice of places to eat and drink. Our seven themes of Heritage, Environment, Food and Drink, Music, Sport, Trade and Travel are present throughout the week. Above all Highland Hosp itality at its best is our watchword.

Programme subject to change.

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Baked Pears with Cinnamon Served with a Crème Anglaise Sauce Serves 4 Ingredients Sauce: 2 egg yolks 60g/2oz sugar Vanilla pod (or vanilla essence) 250ml /1/2pt milk Lemon rind, finely grated, to decorate

Pears: 4 ripe pears 2 tbsp lemon juice 4 tbsp light muscovado sugar 1tsp ground cinnamon 60g/2oz butter Method Pears:

Sauce: 200oC.

Core Preheat the oven to and peel the pears, then slice them in half lengthwise and brush all over with the lemon juice. Place the pears, cored side down, in a small non-stick roasting tin.

Bring the milk and vanilla pod to the boil, remove the pod, pour milk onto the egg yolks and sugar, stirring all the time.

Place the sugar, cinnamon and butter in a small saucepan and heat gently, stirring until the sugar has melted. Keep the heat low to stop too much water evaporating.

Continue cooking, without boiling, until the mixture coats the back of a spoon.

Spoon the mixture over the pears.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the pears are tender and golden, occasionally spooning the sugar mixture over the fruit during the cooking time.

Return to the stove and cook, but do not boil.

To serve: Pour the sauce over the base of the warm dessert plate. Arrange two pear halves on the plate and decorate with grated lemon rind.

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