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BANFF, MORAY & NAIRNCANINE CLUBClasses are held in Obedienceand Ringcraft every Mondayevening during school terms from1830 hrs in Spynie Hall, Elgin.Call Joanne on 07715 557395 orMary on 850262

DIABETES UK MORAYVOLUNTARY GROUP Support for people in Moray withdiabetes and their carers. Talksand events to raise awareness ofdiabetes and to raise funds tohelp provide support and fundresearch. Contact Dave Duff on01343 860671

THE NATIONAL TRUST FORSCOTLAND BANFF & MORAYPromoting the NTS and fundrai-sing to support local properties,Brodie Castle and Leith Hall.Varied annual programme ofevents. Ring the secretary on01343 835258 or [email protected]

PARKINSON'S SUPPORTGROUP ELGIN AND DISTRICTResource Centre 7.30pm, 2ndMonday of the month, Sept - May,giving and sharing information,support, fun, friendship andfood! Contact Gillian Gibson(Secretary) tel: 541056 or visitwww.parkinsons.org.uk

ELGIN CRICKET CLUBEvery Thursday, April - Sept,6pm, Cooper Park. Age 5 up,coaching available. Call AllanDuncan 563177 or 821331 [email protected]

ELGIN CYCLING CLUBPromoting cycling in the localarea. Sundays 8.30am, GrantLodge, Cooper Park. Call KevinThomson tel: 01542 834972 orvisit www.elgincyclingclub.com

ELGIN WRITERSWednesdays fortnightly 7.30 pmin Elgin Library at from Sept - May.Programme includes author talks,competitions, write on the night &workshops to help with writing.Open to all. For dates and moreinformation call MargaretWoodward on 01309 675995

FOGWATT VILLAGE HALLAvailable for regular meetings or

one-offs. Call Susan Clark on862981, visit our websitewww.fogwatthall.co.uk. or email [email protected]

GARMOUTH & KINGSTONPRE-SCHOOL GROUPSPlaygroup, 2-3 Club and TotsGroup. Call Jessica Myers on870262(am)/870620(pm) or visitwww.garmouthplaygroups.co.uk

LADYBIRD DEVELOPMENTAL GROUPCaring for pre-school childrenwith additional support needs.We would be delighted to hearfrom anyone interested in joiningus to help secure our future.Contact 01343 814618 or visitwww.theladybirdgroup.co.uk

ME MORAY SUPPORT GROUP2nd Tuesday each month 7pm,Moray Resource Centre, Maison-deu Road, Elgin. Meet with otherME sufferers for support and in-formation. Meetings are free withrefreshments provided.www.memoray.org.uk/forum

MONDAY DANCE CLUBMondays 1.30pm - 4pm, SupperRoom, Elgin Town Hall. Sequence,set, latin & ballroom dancing.£1.50. Tea & cakes available

MORAY COAST MOTORCYCLE CLUB1st Wednesday every month atMill House Hotel, Tynet, Buckie.Social ride out’s, fundraisers andmore. Visit www.mcmc.org.uk orcall Tracey Scott on 07928 444376

MORAY DISABILITY FORUMWe welcome everyone inter-ested, or working in the area ofdisability to become a member ofthe group. Call Mike McKenzie,c/o Moray Resource Centre,Elgin. Tel: 07967 440164

MORAY FIELD CLUBNature walks, birdwatching andancient buildings with experts ofall aspects giving their time andsharing their knowledge. CallChrissie Suttie 01309 673431

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS INMORAYA Website of information andsupport for people with MS, theirfriends, family and carers.www.MSMoray.netBy people with multiple sclerosisfor people with multiple sclerosis

‘NO STRINGS ATTACHED’CONFIDENTIAL HELPLINECaring for someone affected bydrugs, alcohol or mental healthissues and feel that it’s having animpact on you and the rest ofyour family? Call 01343 555031Anonymity if required

PET FOSTERING SCOTLANDSupporting pet owners in anemergency situation. Volunteerscare for your pet in their ownhomes for short periods. Reg.charity SCO15672. Volunteersneeded. Tel: 0844 811 9909www.pfss.org.uk

ST AETHANS BOWLING CLUBTo promote Lawn Bowling inBurghead for all ages.

THURSDAY SUPPER CLUBFree Social Group for anyone21+ in the Moray area. Typicalsocial events are a walkinggroup, weekends away andattending music events/ theatre/cinema. We meet on the lastThursday of every the month inThe Muckle Cross in Elgin at7pm. New members always verywelcome.

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Developing Basketball in Moray.U12, U14, U16s in Buckie, Elgin

& Forres, Adults mixed(Tuesdays 7.30-10pm ElginAcademy) & Adults Women (6.30-8pm Mondays Elgin

Academy). If interested in any ofthe above contact Graham

Stewart on 07972 178 790 or

[email protected]

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Showcase Event .......................18

Elgin Goes to the Movies

The Humble Neep.....................32

Farming

Chocolate & Raspberry Meringue .....24

Chef’s Confidential

Transforming Lives ...................34

Quarriers

Dreaming of Croatia..................28

Travel

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SALES ......................Eilidh Conners

ACCOUNTS ...................Lynn Wood

LAYOUT ...............Megan Woodman

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LISTINGS................Tamsyn Dickson

Clubs & Societies ............................4

Pastoral Letter .................................6

Church Details.................................6

Council News ..................................8

Useful Numbers ............................10

Local Holidays...............................10

School Term Dates ........................10

Tide Times.....................................12

Parliament Blog.............................12

What’s On ................................19-22

Cinema Listings.............................21

Advertisers Index ..........................38

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How do you walk around a roomviolently? How can you tie yourshoelaces bravely? These were a coupleof things we had to do recently. Youwould be perfectly entitled to ask – why?We were playing a game – I can’tremember the name – in which you hadto act out words like dreamily, vacantly,anxiously, repeatedly while others tried toguess what you were doing. The catchwas that you couldn’t say a word; youcould sing, tie your laces, walk aroundthe room or drink something whileeveryone else shouted their guesses asto what kind of manner you wereimitating. It was difficult – even frustrating– sometimes impossible. Once the wordwas revealed or guessed we could all seeclearly what the person was trying toshow; before that we were often in thedark. Afterward I recalled someone from myown profession talking about delivering amessage; they remarked that they

preferred to use images because animage, a picture, conveys the messagewhereas words can mean anything. I’mnot so sure. Images add colour to amessage but normally we need words tofully and clearly get our message across.Words are the basic building blocks ofcommunication. Visual communication –on the other hand – has impact; oftensomewhat imprecise it can make you feelthe message, as well as understand it. Christians believe the Bible is God’sword; that means we believe God hascommunicated with us clearly. He hastold us all about himself – giving usreliable direction and quality information.Put another way this personal profilepublished by God takes us right to theheart of the personality at the heart of ouruniverse. Because God has spoken tous we can know him. We can know hispreferences and understand his priori-ties.But the Bible also reveals that God has

sent an image; his image. He has donemore than speak – he has drawn apicture of himself. By entering into ourtime and space Jesus, the Son of Godand ‘the exact imprint of his nature’enables us to see the face of God. I don’talways find it easy to relate to ‘a word’, aletter, an email, but I usually can to theperson who wrote it. The writtenmessage may be very clear – just what Ineed – but the person behind it is the onewith whom I form a bond. Now Jesus is also called the Word ofGod; Jesus is God’s message spokenand God’s message lived. God seen andGod heard; God touched and Godknown so we don’t need to remain in thedark. As Jesus himself said, ‘I have comeas a light to shine in this dark world, sothat all who put their trust in me will nolonger remain in the dark.

Rev Colin Morison Elgin Free Church

Picture by Brian J Smith, Copyright

Pastoral letter and

Church Meetings

Alves Church 1st Sunday of each month at 11.30am. 01309 690931Birnie - Pluscarden Church Sunday Service Pluscarden 10am ;Birnie 11.30am and Elgin High Church Sunday Service 11am.Contact Parish Asst. Paula Baker tel: 01542 832662Burghead Church Every Sunday at 11.30am. Contact 01309 690931Elgin & Forres Free Church of Scotland Sunday Service 11amincluding Sunday School & Creche; Evening Service 6pm, MidweekMeeting Wednesday 7.30pm. Contact Colin Morrison 542196Elgin Baptist Sunday morning worship 11am including crèche preSunday school, Sunday school and bible class, evening service 6pmContact: 01343 548309Elgin City Church Every Sunday 10.30am at Elgin CommunityCentre - Childrens church & creche available. Contact 543624Elgin Community Church Sunday Morning Service 10.30am;Evening Fellowship & Youth Group at 6pm. Contact 54665Hopeman Baptist Church meets every Sunday 11am & 6pm.Everyone welcome. Contact Rev. S.J. Macdonald 831175 or visit thewebsite www.hopemanbaptist.org.ukLiving Waters Fellowship, Bishopmill Hall, Bishopmill, Elgin. Familyservice - Sundays at 11.30pm with lunch after service. Kids Church.Tel: 07730 256543 or visit www.livingwatersfellowship.co.ukLossiemouth Baptist Church meets every Sunday 9.30am, 11.30amand 6pm. Junior Church Sunday 11.30am and Kids Church (P4-P7)Thursdays 6.15pm-8pm. Contact Rev. Rae Mackenzie 812062www.lossiebaptist.orgLossiemouth Gospel Hall meets every Sunday for Sunday Club at9.30am, Gospel Meeting at 6.30pm. Further details 812987 or visitwww.lossiemouthgospelhall.org.ukLossiemouth United Free Church of Scotland meets Sunday 11amand 6pm, including Sunday School. Contact Rev. Alexander Ritchie810262 www.ufcos.org.uk/lossieMoray Grace Fellowship Meets Sunday mornings 10.30am in TheWarehouse Theatre, Lossie. Contact Vic Cameron for more details tel.

850142, email [email protected] or www.moray-grace.wordpress.comScottish Episcopal Church Holy Trinity, Elgin Sunday Services -8am Holy Communion; 11am Family Eucharist; 6.30pm Evensong,tel: 547505St Andrews-Lhanbryd & Urquhart Parish Church, MorningWorship, 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 843765St Gerardines High ChurchLossiemouth, Family Worship Sunday11am; Evening Service 6pm last Sunday in Month. Contact 823588St Giles & St Columba’s South, Elgin Sunday Services at 10.30am– the months of January, March, May, July, September andNovember in St Giles’ Church and the months of February, April,June, August, October, and December will be in the St Columba’sSouth Church, Wednesday 7.30pm & Thursday 12.30pm at St. GilesChurch. Contact the Church Office tel: 551501 or visit www.elginst-giles.orgSt James Church of Scotland, Lossiemouth Family Worship 11amincluding creche and Sunday School; Evening Service 6pm;Swordfish Youth Group 7pm. Contact Rev. Graham Crawford 07817504042St Margaret’s Church, Lossiemouth Family Eucharist 9.30am; HolyCommunion 10am Thursdays; Evening Prayer 5pm ThursdaysSt Sylvester's Catholic Church, Elgin Vigil Mass Saturday 7pm;Sunday Mass 11.45am. Contact 542280 www.stsylvesters.netParish of Duffus, Spynie and Hopeman First Sunday of eachmonth, one service (10.30 a.m.) in Hopeman if five Sundays in themonth, all other Sundays Hopeman 10am, Duffus or Spynie 11.30am.Contact Rev. Bruce Lawrie 830276 or email: [email protected] you are a member of a church not listed here please email usthe details and we may print this in future issues.

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Police update

Speeding vehicles – 5hr 40 min of speed

checks were carried out. A number of

drivers were reported and a large number

were educated.

youths congregating in Thornhill – sporadic

incidents have been responded to and the

situation seems to be improving. Police aim

to identify and engage with youths involved

and deal with them robustly if necessary.

Operation Moravia – dealing with anti-social

behaviour, drug dealing and responding to

intelligence from the community, is ongoing.

Operation Star - More police officers will

patrol on foot in the City centre for this anti-

shoplifting operation in the lead up to

Christmas.

Operation Avon – dealing with youth

disorder and underage drinking, is ongoing.

it operated over the weekend of 5th

november 2011 and Bonfire night passed

relatively uneventfully.

litter – Officers at Elgin police station have

been briefed in regards to the significance

of this problem and their role in tackling it.

Drink driving – a discussion was held about

driving ‘the morning after’. Sgt. MacKenzie

said the police advise a common sense and

personal responsibility approach to this

matter. Gordon Methven advised that it took

one hour for one unit of alcohol to enter the

body and up to two hours per unit for it to

leave the body. Bryan Watson advised

against driving at all the day after.

Operation Abraham – Cllr leadbitter

enquired about this ACPOS day of action

concerning metal theft. Sgt. MacKenzie

advised that 2 local youths had been dealt

with and scrap dealers in Moray were

visited to remind them of their responsibili-

ties when receiving metal. it was felt to be

a successful day with positive feedback.

community Planning

South lesmurdie Community Engagement

initiative – a discussion was held. feedback

from residents was generally good. A report

is to be produced. Anne Glover expressed

disappointment there was no Community

Council information to give residents. There

has been some interest from residents in

attending meetings or joining a Community

Council.

Harry Torry said that residents would like to

have a permanent location to see Moray

Council Councillors, Health visitors etc.

elgin north area Forum

Keith Mitchell advised the forum is in

abeyance but aims to revamp and have a

programme of events by March 2012.

Parking on slip roads near Elgin Academy –

This is causing difficulty for residents. it

partly relates to building work at the

Academy. Keith Mitchell and Harry Torry

have been having monthly meetings with

Milnes Builders who have just offered to

provide 80 traffic cones. The problem is

likely to be exacerbated in winter weather.

correspondence

Grant cheque – received from Tracy Rae,

£1065.92 for 6 months

information Commissioner’s Office – re:

renewal of registration concerning Data

Protection. £35 for the year. There were no

objections to paying this fee. Harry Torry

proposed, Pat Paterson seconded.

Moray College re: Consultation on life

Sciences centre - 8.11.11. This was circu-

lated to all. nobody from Community

Council was able to attend.

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Car Parking Charges – Bryan Watson was

pleased to see that parking charges are to

be reduced. Moray Council Policy &

Resources committee approved this

9.10.11. it will take a few weeks for the

changes to be made.

letter of thanks to Kathleen Masson –

Bryan Watson spoke to Kathleen Masson

who said she was disappointed to have

received no recognition for her attendance

at the Community Council. Bryan Watson

proposed a letter of thanks should be

issued. it was agreed this should be a

matter of course when any member leaves.

Backup of and access to documents

received by Elgin Community Council – A

discussion was held. This matter is to be

decided.

Olympic Torch Tour – Harry Torry

expressed disappointment that the whole of

north East Scotland had been overlooked.

it was agreed that this was a slight to the

area but no action could be taken

Streetlight Reporting – Anne Glover asked

if there was a service standard for repair of

faulty lights. Cllr Russell advised repairs

should be carried out within days and

suggested reporting the light again and

advising him if there was no action within 2

weeks.

Pat Paterson advised she had been in

touch with Moray Council regarding a

change of lighting that had left a set of steps

leading to Morriston Road in darkness. A

member of the public had been advised

there was no money to change the light

again. Pat Paterson made contact as a

member of the Community Council. The

light is to be changed. She commented it

was a shame the member of the public had

received a poor response.

ExTRACTS fROM THE MinuTES Of THE MEETinG Of 8TH nOvEMBER 2011 Of ElGin COMMuniTy COunCil

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Community Council News

heldon community council

Meetings - 7.30pm at Mosstowie Primary School.

Contact: Angela Hyland (Secretary) tel: 545360

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

other community council contacts

Email: [email protected]

www.aeg.co.uk


Lossiemouth Holiday ‡ Mon. 2nd April 2012Good Friday Fri. 6th April 2012Elgin Holiday § Mon. 9th April 2012May Day Bank Holiday Mon. 7th May 2012Spring Bank Holiday Mon. 4th June 2012Lossiemouth Holiday ‡ Mon. 4th June 2012Queens Diamond Jubilee Tues. 5th June 2012Elgin Holiday § Mon. 25th June 2012Summer Bank Holiday Mon. 6th Aug. 2012Lossiemouth Holiday ‡ Mon. 13th Aug. 2012

Elgin Holiday § Mon. 3rd Sept. 2012Lossiemouth Holiday ‡ Mon. 17th Sept. 2012Elgin Holiday § Mon. 15th Oct. 2012St Andrews Day Fri. 30th Nov. 2012Christmas Day Tues. 25th Dec. 2012New Years Day Tues.1st Jan 2013* substitute, as this holiday falls on a weekend or other bankholiday ‡ includes Hopeman & Burghead§ includes Lhanbryde, Fochabers, Garmouth, Kingston,Mosstodloch, Spey Bay and Urquhart

SCHOOLSAlves Primary School ..................................(01343) 850247Bishopmill Primary School ..........................(01343) 547841Burghead Primary School ..........................(01343) 835529East End Primary School ............................(01343) 542381Greenwards Primary School ......................(01343) 541661Hopeman Primary School ..........................(01343) 830281Lhanbryde Primary School..........................(01343) 842649Mosstowie Primary School..........................(01343) 547119New Elgin Primary School ..........................(01343) 547587Seafield Primary School ..............................(01343) 547792St Sylvesters R.C. Primary School ..............(01343) 541453West End Primary School............................(01343) 543161Elgin Academy ............................................(01343) 543485Elgin High School........................................(01343) 545181Hythehill Primary School ............................(01343) 812014St Gerardine Primary School ......................(01343) 812251Lossiemouth High School ..........................(01343) 812047Police Station ................................................0845 600 5700Bus Station, Elgin .......................................(01343) 544222Citizens Advice Bureau ...............................(01343) 550088Dalcross Airport ...........................................(01667) 464000Dallas Village Hall .......................................(01343) 890243Elgin Town Hall ................(01343) 547767/562600-To BookLossie Town Hall ............................(01343) 813327/815309Moray Council .............................................(01343) 543451National Rail Enquiries ..................................08457 484950Elgin Library ................................................(01343) 562600Lossie Library ..............................................(01343) 813334Elgin Community Council............................(01343) 540615Moray Leisure Centre .................................(01343) 550033Lossie Swimming Pool ................................(01343) 815299

DOCTORSDr Gray's Hospital, Elgin ...............................0845 456 6000Moray Coast Medical Practice - Hopeman (01343) 830269Moray Coast Medical Practice - Burghead (01343) 835780Moray Coast Medical Practice - Lossie ........0845 337 1190Elgin Community Surgery ..........................(01343) 542234Linkwood Medical Centre ............................0845 337 6350Maryhill Health Centre ..................................0845 337 0610

DENTISTSSouth Street Dental Practice ......................(01343) 542729Trinity Dental Practice..................................(01343) 542697Apex Dental Studio......................................(01343) 556606Pure Spa Dental ..........................................(01343) 541164Laich Dental Practice ..................................(01343) 816316

PHARMACIESAlliance Pharmacy ......................................(01343) 542186Bishopmill Pharmacy ..................(01343) 547374 / 547393Boots The Chemist ......................................(01343) 543311G.f Duthie Phramacy, Burghead ................(01343) 835370G.f Duthie Phramacy,Hopeman ................(01343) 830249 lhanbryde Pharmacy ..................................(01343) 842531lloyds Pharmacy, 48 High St ......................(01343) 547065lloyds Pharmacy, 176 High St ....................(01343) 542571lloyds Pharmacy, lossie ............................(01343) 812818lossiemouth Pharmacie ............................(01343) 813095

VETSAllen and Matthews ....................................(01343) 544811Miller and Swann ........................................(01343) 542255Moray Coast Vets, Lossie ............................(01343) 815335

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Local Holidays

Local Holidays, School Term Dates&Useful Numbers

Elgin High & Feeders Thurs. 9th Feb. 2012Elgin Academy & Feeders Thurs. 9th Feb. 2012Mid-term Holiday Friday 10th February 2012Mid-term Holiday Monday 13th February 2012Spring Term Ends Friday 30th March 2012Good Friday Holiday Friday 6th April 2012Summer Term Starts Monday 16th April 2012Lossie High & Feeders Friday 4th May 2012May Day Holiday Monday 7th May 2012In-service Closure Thursday 17th May 2012In-service Closure Friday 18th May 2012

School Holidays

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household! After the hectic run up to Christmas I

could perhaps be forgiven for wanting February to

be just a little quieter but a house move certainly

puts paid to any ideas like that. Fortunately the move isn’t too

far - pretty much a couple of miles but the bottom line is boxes

- and lots of them!

the last move was five years ago and I really didn’t think it was-

possible to accumlate so much stuff in that space of time but

having disposed of some old furniture, clothes, toys and various

other items to friends, charity shops and recycling, the move is

done and we can relax....apart from decorating, trying different

room layouts....ah well, best get on with it!

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however, a bit of a relief to settle down with a good book or

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1 wednesday new elgin WRI meeting 7pm at cedarwood, edgar road, elgin

3 fridayfeeder @ ironworks 7pm. over 14s. tickets or moreinfo tel: 0871 789 4173 or www.ironworksvenue.comandy white @ the loft 8pm - 11pm. the loft, eastgrange farm, kinloss. call 01343 850111 for moreinfo.

4 saturday ‘sold on soul’ dance in aid of unicef 7:30pm, elgin

town hall. tickets £10.18+. licensed bar & raffle.tickets from sound & vision or tel: 01343 543092soup and sweet lunch 12 - 2pm, holy trinity churchhall, elgin. £3.50, in aid of christian aid and churchfunds. usual stalls and raffle. all welcome!lhanbryde community challenge quiz night 7pm for7:30pm, lhanbryde community centre. £2 per personwith teams of four. BYOB and nibbles.rachel sermanni @ ironworks 7:30pm, under 16s tobe accompanied by an adult. for tickets or info tel:0871 789 4173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

5 sundayjosie long @ ironworks 7pm. seated. 16+. tickets orinfo tel: 0871 789 4173 or www.ironworksvenue.com

8 wednesdaymoray society lecture series continues 2pm, elginmuseum hall. ‘the archaeology of culbin’ by cathymaciver. contact 01343 543675 for more detail.

9 thursday - 11 saturdayLADS drama group perform the play ‘cheshire cats’7:30pm at the holy trinity church hall, elgin. tickets£10 or £8 concessions. call estelle on 01343 544610

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13 mondaydiabetes uk moray voluntary group AGM 7pm, elginyouth cafe, francis place, elgin. includes understand-ing diabetes presentation. all welcome. call daveduff (chairman) 01343 860671 for more info.

16 thursdaycatriona mckay (gaelic harp) & chris stout (shetlandfiddle) 7:30pm, ogstoun theatre, gordonstounschool, nr elgin, £12/£6, visit www.thegcs.org.uk formore details, tickets from www.thebooth.co.uksteve hall @ ironworks 7pm. 16+. seated. tickets orinfo tel: 0871 789 4173 or www.ironworksvenue.com

17 fridayattack! attack! @ ironworks 7pm.14+. tickets or infotel: 0871 789 4173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

18 saturdaybothy ballads champion of champions 7pm (doorsopen 6:15pm), elgin town hall. compere, robbieshepherd, of BBC scotland's "take the floor", judge,robert lovie. tickets at elgin library. tel 01343 562600.www.elginrotary.co.uk

20 mondaythe south @ ironworks 7:30pm. for tickets or info tel:0871 789 4173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

21 tuesdaychristian aid pancake coffee morning 10am-12noonelgin high church, north guildry street. stalls tobrowse. all welcome.

22 wednesday

rizzle kicks @ ironworks 7pm, tickets or info tel:0871 789 4173 visit www.ironworksvenue.com

23 thursdayband of skulls & broken hands @ ironworks7:30pm. 14+. tickets or info tel: 0871 789 4173 orvisit www.ironworksvenue.com

24 fridaymoray society lecture series continues 7:30pm,elgin museum hall. "robert reid: abbot of kinloss andbishop of orkney" by howie firth. call 01343 543675for more detail.music nairn presents ‘anemos wind quintet’ 8pm,nairn community and arts centre. playing debussy,zemlinsky, mozart and more. tickets £18 / members£14 / students £2. tel: 01667 455701

25 saturdayfeis traditional music workshops and family ceilidhfor details tel 01667 453476, [email protected] orvisit www.nairncommunitycentre.co.uk

26 sundaylofty arts @ the loft 10am - 12 noon. come alongand make mothers day cards & paperflowers/dinosaurs & monsters. free face painting. allchildren welcome. £4 per child or three for £10 tobe accompanied by an adult. the loft @ east grangefarm, kinloss. tel: 01343 850111 to book or for moreinformation.

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Universal Hall, FindhornShowing films through the yearVisit www.findhorn.org/uhall orcall 01309 691170 for details.

Moray Playhouse, ElginNew Screenings begin on Fridays

Call 01343 542680 or visitwww.morayplayhouse.co.uk

Portessie Public HallRegular films including

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Highland Spiritual CinemaMonthly screenings of upliftingand inspiring films that inform,

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Eden Court Theatre, InvernessThroughout February

War Horse (12a)

The Descendants (15)

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call 01463 234234 for details

Vue Cinema, Inverness

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Carnage (tbc)

II Trittico: From The Royal Opera

House (tbc)

Man on a Ledge (12a)

Safe House (tbc)

Star Wars Episode 1 3D (tbc)

The Muppets (U)

The Woman in Black (tbc)

Travelling Light: NT Live (tbc)

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (tbc)

KidsAM Every Saturday & Sunday at

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Senior Screenings

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Chocolate and RaspberryMeringue NestsFebruary is the month of romance and this is a pudding that will surprise and delight the one you love and, also friends. As usual Knockomie's chefs will be offering a special menu over the Valentines weekend and we look forward to welcoming you and your loved one.

Serves 6-8

4 Large Egg Whites225g Caster Sugar25g Cocoa Powder1 teaspoon Vanilla Essence or Paste1 dessertspoon Cornflour1 teaspoon of Vinegar280ml Double Cream250g Fresh Raspberries1 generous slug of Drambuie (or liqueur of your choice)

Method

1. Place the egg whites in a clean dry bowl and whisk with an electric whisk until stiff peaks form. Gradually beat in the caster sugar one spoon at a time until all is mixed into the egg white mix.

2. Sift the cocoa powder in to the egg mixture and stir gently until all mixed together. Sift in the cornflour and mix. Add the vanilla paste / essence and the vinegar. Beat again with the electric whisk, to make sure all is mixed together thoroughly.

3. Line a baking tray with baking parchment and mark out 6 – 8 circles. Place the mixture in to a piping bag with a star shaped nozzle and pipe into a nest shape using the circles as a guide.

4. Bake in a pre heated oven at 110°C for 1 ½ hours. Leave on the tray to cool. The nests will store for up to a week in an airtight container.

5. Whip the cream into soft peaks and add the Drambuie or Liqueur of your choice. Whisk for 20 seconds more to fully blend in the Drambuie.

6. Spoon into the meringue nests and decorate with the fresh raspberries. If you can't get fresh raspberries, you can use frozen. Defrost and drain any juices them and then mix them in to the beaten cream and fill the meringue nests.

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Two Friends were talking on religious topics. They discussed the question of punishment for sin after they died. They settled to their own satisfaction that there would be none. They decided that Hell was a myth. They argued that God was a God of love and could not consign His creatures to everlasting punishment.

The conversation stopped when a Chris-tian, who had been a silent listener to the discussion said, ‘‘Suppose it is true after all?’’

The words seemed to fall on the other two with crushing force. The power of God seemed to be behind those words. Solemn silence reigned for many minutes. God had spoken.

Suppose it is true after all that God must punish sin? How would you stand before him? What could you say to him? How would you measure up before the Judge? ‘’Because he hath appointed a day, in which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained: whereof He hath given assurance unto all men, in that He hath raised Him from the dead’’ (Acts 17:31)

Suppose it is true after all that hell is a reality? A sceptic sneeringly asked. ‘Where is hell?’ The ready and true answer came: ‘At the end of a Christ-rejecting life’ What lies at the end of the life that you are now leading? The scriptures say, ‘It is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgement’ (Hebrews 9:27).

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27th Feb Unleash your creative side with some fun Card Making 26th March Information from the Citizens Advice Bureau on Benefits available to carers 30th April Information by the Alzheimers Dementia Adviser on services available locally 28th May A basic look at the principles of First Aid to help deal with an emergency ABERLOUR Health Centre, Queens Road 11am - 1pm

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6th Feb Information by the Alzheimers Dementia Adviser on services available locally 5th March Learn how easy it is to make a beautiful Floral Arrangement for your home 2nd April Discover some simple techniques for Coping with Stress 7th May Visit an Eco-house and find out how we and the environment benefit ELGIN Community Centre 1 - 3pm

23rd Feb Information from the Citizens Advice Bureau on Benefits available to carers 29th March Unleash your creative side with some fun Card Making 26th April Get the blood pumping with some easy and enjoyable Exercising for Fun 31st May Try your hand at simple Jewellery Making - a lovely present to give anyone MALE CARERS SOCIAL GROUP Elgin Community Centre 1- 3pm

19th Jan A talk on the Search and Rescue service - open to all carers 16th Feb Information from the Welfare Benefits Team on Benefits available to carers 15th March Uncover the traditions of whisky making from a local Distillery 12th April A chance to try your hand at Ceramic Making under the guidance of experts 10th May Experience the Buckie Lifeboat first hand from 7pm onward

Only 12 places available so contact Sheona on 01343 556031 to book yours CARERS OF PEOPLE WHO MISUSE SUBSTANCES Elgin Community Centre 1- 3pm

24th Feb Find out how Al-anon can help you cope with another’s drinking problem 30th March Get the blood pumping with some easy Exercising for Fun 27th April Find out about Grampian Fire Service and how to stay safe in your home 25th May Learn how easy it is to make a beautiful floral arrangement for your home for more information on any of the above contact Quarriers on 01343 556031

CARE and SHARE 2012An informal get together where you can relax, enjoy the company of other carers over a brew, shareexperiences, have some fun and pick up some useful information. Just drop in to the seasons that

interest you. We look forward to seeing you.

As you look out at your garden bird feeder, two birds provide a muted splash of colour. They are the Greenfinch and Siskin.

Both the males of these species are fairly straight forward to identify. The Greenfinch being the larger of the two, it displays a mainly bright green body with flashes of bright yellow on the tail and wings and a heavy conical bill. The Siskin is smaller - the male still sports green plumage with yellow in wing and tail but also has a black forehead and bib, and a smaller, finer bill with dark streaking on its flanks, lower belly and back.

The problems of identification arise when the females are involved. Once again the Green-finch is somewhat larger than the Siskin, but is duller and a more subtle green than the male, and although it still carries yellow in the tails and wings this too is less prominent. It also carries some very slight streaking to the flanks and belly. The Siskin female has more

As you look out at your garden bird feeder, two birds provide a muted splash of colour.

Both the males of these species are fairly straight forward to identify. The Greenfinch being the larger of the two, it displays a mainly bright green body with flashes of bright yellow on the tail and wings and a heavy conical bill. The Siskin is smaller - the male still sports green plumage with yellow in wing and tail but also has a black forehead and bib, and a smaller, finer bill with dark streaking on its flanks, lower

The problems of identification arise when the females are involved. Once again the Green-

contrasting plumage, with obvious streaking on the flanks, back and head.

Peanuts and seed feeders are used by both birds; however Greenfinches have a particular taste for sunflower seeds whilst the Siskin, with its more delicate bill, shows a preference for Niger seed.

Both birds are resident breeders in Scotland, but their populations can be supplemented by varying numbers of continental birds in the winter time.

As winter draws to a close and spring starts to show its hand, the number of Siskin’s will fall off as they move away from gardens to their favoured breeding grounds in nearby spruce and pine forests. The Greenfinch however will remain in mature gardens and parks building their nests usually in thick evergreen bushes and shrubs.

Next month we will be looking at the first summer migrants to return from their wintering grounds, and the best places to visit to catch up with these long distance migrants.

and wings this too is less prominent. It also carries some very slight streaking to the flanks and belly. The Siskin female has more

Information kindly supplied by Birding Ecosse, offering Birdwatching for beginners workshops.

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