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AIR TRAINING CORPS 446(FORRES SQUADRON)Community organisation open toyoung men and women betweenthe ages of 13 and 20. VictoriaRoad, Forres. Contact Flt LtChris Leaney 690215

ARK COMMUNITY NETWORKSAims: to provide housingsupport and other services to in-dividuals with a learning disabil-ity, in their own home. ContactAndrew Findlay 675763 [email protected]

ALVES CHURCH GUILDContact Mrs Butler 01343850209

BRIDGE CLUBSFORRES BRIDGE CLUBMeets Mondays 7pm from end ofSeptember to March at ForresGolf Club. Contact Peter Nelson675371

FORRES HOUSE BRIDGECLUBMeets Wednesdays 7pm fromSeptember to April at ForresHouse for social Bridge. Newmembers & beginners welcome.Tuition given during September.Contact Margaret Rankin 675353or Forres House CommunityCentre 672838

CHILDREN 1ST (ELGIN)Aims: to provide a therapeuticservice for children and youngpeople to help them through theeffects of abuse and neglect.Contact Beth Fraser 01343564170 or [email protected]

CULBIN SINGERSSinging and performing 4-partchoral music. Age 16+. August -May. Thursdays, 7.30pm -9.30pm at Anderson's PrimarySchool, Forres. Contact IshbelHardie 673110

DARNAWAY CURLING CLUBSmall, friendly club would bedelighted to welcome newmembers for the coming season.Why not come and try a newsport. For further details [email protected]

DYKE GARDEN CLUBMeets Dyke Village Hall everysecond Friday of the monthSeptember - May. Contact theSecretary tel: 641342 or [email protected] for details

FALCONER MUSEUM,FORRES“Fascinating Forres, Past &Present”. Opening times: April-October, Mon-Sat 10am - 5pm(except public hols). Freeadmission

FINDHORN TENNIS CLUBNow open for membership -adults and juniors. Friendly club,2 full size courts, 1 short court,low subscription rates. Adults£50 and Juniors £20. Family andyoung juniors rate too. ContactRos Wright, MembershipSecretary tel. 691173 or [email protected] more info. see ‘Find a Court’at the Lawn Tennis Association(LTA website) www.lta.org.uk andenter ‘Findhorn’ into the searchbox

FINDHORN VILLAGE CENTREAims: to benefit inhabitants ofFindhorn, to provide recre-ational/leisure time facilities,encourage educational groups,participation training, after-school clubs/IT resources.Contact Christine Hunt 692339

FINDHORN WRIMeets 1st Tuesday each month,James Milne Institute. ContactMarjory Barber 690349

FORRES & DISTRICT SOCIAL DANCE CLUBBallroom, Latin American,Sequence & Social Dance Club,every Wednesday, MossetTavern, Forres. Beginners 7pm;Improvers 8pm-9.30pm. Allwelcome. Enquiries to Jenny tel:01463 233151 or Jacqui tel:672019

FORRES ACCORDION &FIDDLE CLUBMeets second Wednesday eachmonth from September - May,Victoria Hotel, Forres. All levels &ages welcome. Contact AnnSharp 672672

FORRES AREA SOCCERSEVENSProvides fun football for childrenaged 8-15 in the Forres area.Grant Park. Contact 691662

FORRES CAMERA CLUBMeets Thursdays, September-April in Town Hall. All levels andages welcome. Contact GeorgeTaylor 01667 454732

FORRES CURLING CLUBSeason runs September to

March at Moray Leisure Centre.Coaching available. Contact AnnMunro 690332 or [email protected]

FORRES RAMBLERSMeets 1st Saturday of eachmonth at 9.30a.m. at bottom ofcar park (opposite ApplegroveSchool). Contact Carolyn Boyd672286

FORRES ROTARY CLUBMeets Thursdays 12.30pm for1.00pm at the Ramnee Hotel.Contact Tony Galloway Secretarytel: 694816

FORRES ST LAWRENCECRICKET CLUBApril to September - Senior com-petitive cricket (weekends),coaching Tuesday and Thursday,6pm - 8pm. Junior (over 9 yearsold) coaching Monday andWednesday, 6pm - 7.30pm. Allcoaching in Grant Park. Newplayers welcome. Contact GusFarr 672206 or Steve Hogley672913

FORRES SMALLBORE RIFLE &PISTOL CLUBRifle; air rifle & air pistol targetshooting. Contact club secretaryon 01309 675105

FORRES TENNIS CLUB“All ages, all abilities, allwelcome”. Club Nights - Fridayevenings, courts available from6.30pm. Come along and enjoysocial tennis where there willalways be someone to partnerup with and have a game!Contact Julia Thomas 01343890742

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Editorial - Fri 2nd SeptemberAdvertising - Weds 7th September

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FORRES VICTORIA INDOORBOWLING CLUBSeason starts September 5thto April 2012 at ForresAcademy Assembly Hall,7.45pm every Monday,Thursday & Friday weekly. Fora friendly night out and agame of bowls. All abilitieswelcome. Contact Mrs AnneMcIntosh tel: 641513

GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLINDNairn & Moray Branch arelooking for new branch volun-teers. If interested, pleasecontact Anna Temple or AnnaRoberts tel: 01309 694866

IMPROVER LINE DANCINGCLUB FOR OVER 50’SEasy routines for fitness andfun with Jenny Duncan(ukaptd h/c). Masonic Hall,Forres every Wednesday 2pm.Only £3.50. Enquiries to Jennytel: 01463 233151 or Jacquitel: 672019

LGBT MORAYSocial networking group forlesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-gender people in Moray. Monthlymeetings - 1st Tues. & 4th Thurs.The Muckle Cross, High St,Elgin, 7.30pm; 3rd Sat. Time OutCafé, High St, Forres, 10.30am.For further info or to be met inadvance tel: 07598418638, emailus on [email protected] orfind us on Facebook

MEN’S CHOIRA new choir just for men. Allkinds of music. Meets fortnightlyat St. John’s Church, Forres.Alternate Tuesdays 7.30pm-9.30pm. No experiencenecessary. For more detailscontact Bill tel: 672951

MORAY BURIAL GROUNDRESEARCH GROUP (MBGRG)Local heritage group whoactively research and recordmonumental inscriptions inchurchyards and cemeteries inMoray. For further information

and to find out about our nextmeeting contact Helen Mitchellon 01343 546620 or visitwww.mbgrg.org

MORAY COAST MOTORCYCLE CLUBMeets the 1st Wednesday everymonth at Mill House Hotel, Tynet,Buckie. Join us for social rideout’s, fundraisers and more.Visit www.mcmc.org.uk orcontact Tracey Scott tel: 07928444376

MORAY ADVANCEMOTORISTS & MOTORCY-CLISTSReg. Scottish Charity(SC 033561) visitwww.morayiam.org.ukor 01309 673954

MORAY BUSINESS WOMENAn informal club for womenwithin the Moray area who havean interest in business, network-ing, sharing information andgeneral socialising. Meetings areheld on the first Thursday ofevery month. For more informa-tion, tel: Michelle on 07887730708 or e-mail us [email protected]

NHS RETIREMENTFELLOWSHIPMeets every second Wednesdayeach month from September -June. Elgin Town Hall SupperRoom at 2pm. Contact MaryNelson 675371

NAIRNSHIRE CEILIDH DANCEGROUPMeets every Tuesday in theSeaforth Club, Gordon Street,Nairn, 7.30pm-10pm. Anyone in-terested in learning & enjoyingsocial, sequence and ceilidhdancing in a friendly andinformal group. Contact Doreen01667 451430 or Alistair 01309674499

PEEK-A-BOO CRECHE(KINLOSS)Drop-in creche for all Moraychildren. Places can be booked

in advance. Contact SusanWhittaker-Smith 691442

PHOENIX MARTIAL ARTSContact Miles Hatch 674427

QUARRIERS CARERSUPPORT SERVICE MORAYProviding practical andemotional support to the unpaidCarers of Moray. If you look aftera family member, friend orneighbour and could use somehelp or just want to find out moreabout what we do, call us on01343 556031

QUASAR HOCKEY CLUBContact Peter Bavage 691178

RAFFORD TODDLER GROUPMeets Tuesdays 9.30am to11.30am at Rafford Hall. ContactPauline 671592

RSCDS (FORRES BRANCH)Scottish Country Dance classesSeptember - March: Adults -Monday 8pm-10pm, Town Hall,Forres; Juniors (age 5-15 years)- Wednesdays 6.30pm-8.30pm,Applegrove Primary School.Contact Miss M. Ross, ‘Morven’,Castle St., 673325

REBOOT (MORAY COMPUTERRECYCLING)Computers at affordable cost, toCommunity/Voluntary groupsand disadvantaged individuals.

Contact 671681, 9 GreshopRoad, Forres

RIDING FOR THE DISABLED(FORRES, NAIRN & DISTRICT)Provides opportunities to rideand give therapeutic benefit todisabled children in the Forresand Nairn area. Contact Mrs CNegus 0845 241 5301

THE HANDYPERSON SERVICE(MORAY)Supports vulnerable, elderly,disabled and disadvantagedmembers of our community tomaintain their independence anda better quality of life in their ownhomes, by providing a small(free of charge) repair/assistanceservice to those with no localfamily or friends available.Contact 01343 559739

TOO MANY KOOKSWomens acappella singinggroup, some performing, worldmusic, scottish, gospel etc.Meets Wednesday evenings.Contact Kate O’Connell 01343850266

TRANSITION TOWN FORRESLocal group promoting localsolutions to fossil fuel shortageand climate change. [email protected]


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Dyke Church - Church of Scotland meets every Sunday at 10amfor a family service. On the last Sunday in the month we enjoy fel-lowship over a cup of tea, email: [email protected] Church meets every Sunday at Clovenside Chapel.Service starts at 10am, refreshments served afterwards.Tel: 676434 or email [email protected] Parish - Church of Scotland Sunday Worship 12noon.Contact Mrs A. Young (Session Clerk) tel: 611271St. Leonards Church meets every Sunday at 10.30am for FamilyService and 6.30pm for Evening Worship, tel: 641239 or email:[email protected](For services at Rafford and St Michael’s Dallas contact StLeonards)St. Margaret’s Catholic Church mass on Tuesday, Thursday andSunday at 10am. Contact Father Barnett tel: 01667 453323Caroline Street Gospel Hall Gospel Meeting every Sunday at6.30pm. For more details tel: 674375, email: [email protected]. Laurence Church meets every Sunday at 10am for Family

Service, tel: 672260, email: [email protected] Church meets every Sunday at 9.30am for FamilyService, our praise is from CH3 and Mission Praise. After theservice we enjoy fellowship over a cup of tea and a biscuit.Contact Anne Garrow (Session Clerk) tel: 672930St. John the Evangelist Scottish Episcopal Church meets everySunday at 8am for Communion and 10am for Family CommunionService, tel: 672856, email [email protected] or visitwww.stjohnsforres.wordpress.comKinloss, Findhorn & Alves Church of ScotlandAlternating weekly, Kinloss and Findhorn, at 10am, and Alves 1stSunday of each month 11.30 am. Contact 690931 or 690349Moray Grace FellowshipMeets Sunday mornings 10.30am in Alves Village Hall.Contact Vic Cameron for more details tel: 850142 email [email protected] www.moraygrace.wordpress.comIf you are a member of a church not listed here please emailus the details and we will print this in future issues.

David Cameron has spoken candidly ofa ‘Broken Britain’. In fact, after therioting in August within England he said:“There are pockets of our society thatare not just broken but, frankly sick.”

In fact every time I turn on the newsthere seems such darkness within ournation and within our world. There ishunger, poverty, violence, suffering,injustice, economic meltdown. All overour world there is much hurt and pain.However, in the midst of the darknessthere are often shafts of light that shine.These are stories that need to be told ofpeople of courage, compassion, loveand grace. Stories to be celebrated andshared in an often dark world.

People who have extended lovingkindness to people in need. People whohave given sacrificially to the poor of ourworld. People who have courageouslyforgiven in the face of hurt and injustice.People who have demonstrated outra-geous grace to those who did notdeserve it.

In the story of Jesus Christ we seesomeone who embodied compassion,kindness, love and grace to many of the

neediest within the society of his day.He touched lepers, he fed the poor, herespected the marginalised and hestood against injustice. The bible saysthat Jesus was the image of the invisibleGod. When people looked into the faceof Jesus they were looking into the faceof God.

The story of Jesus is a story of a Godwho loved the world so much that hesent his Son into the world to showGod’s love and to die as a saviour forour sins.

Jesus truly is the light of the world whostepped down into the darkness of ourworld. His truth shines in the darknessof a broken world.

Jesus spoke to his followers and saidthat they also were the light of the world.Why? Well, because they were to shareGod’s truth, love and compassion byreaching out to those in need within ourworld.

In fact each one of us can learn fromJesus’ example as we seek to reflect onhow we can bring light into thedarkness of our world. Jesus calls us to

reach out to those in need. He actuallysaid. “..whatever you did for the least ofthese you did for me.”Matthew 25 v34-40 says “Then the Kingwill say to those on his right, ‘Come, youwho are blessed by my Father; takeyour inheritance, the kingdom preparedfor you since the creation of the world.For I was hungry and you gave mesomething to eat, I was thirsty and yougave me something to drink, I was astranger and you invited me in, I neededclothes and you clothed me, I was sickand you looked after me, I was in prisonand you came to visit me. And the kingwill assure you, whatever you did for theleast of these you did for me.”

In the midst of the brokenness of ourworld, Jesus is the light. He shines. Maywe shine too.

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Public Session• as a result of an anti-social drivingoperation 4 motorists had been reportedfor speeding offences on the 17th May& a further operation on the 24th Mayresulted in 6 motorists being reported fordefective vehicles, one being no MOT.Ongoing activities include a two weekdrink driving campaign in June and aMotorcycle Safety Website beinglaunched nationwide to reduce thenumber of motorcycle casualties inScotland.• Mr James duncan addressed theCommunity Council in respect of thevandalism that had occurred in theCluny Hill Cemetary in which damagehad been caused to some 60 head-stones. Mr duncan asked if theCommunity Council & the CommonGood could assist in the financial cost ofrestoring the damaged stones, a figurewhich he estimated at some £200 forepoxy resin. Members agreed andadvised Mr duncan that the CommunityCouncil would support the first £100telling him to order the necessarymaterials to make a start.• Mr Fabio Villani addressed the meetingabout the steering group for theproposed area funding developmentplan that HiE were sponsoring andasked which of the Community Council-lors would be acting as liaison repre-sentative to it. He said that at presentthe Chair was attending meetings. asnone of the Comm Cllrs were preparedto commit to the steering group MrVillani was asked why the need toestablish another group when ForresGroups action, of which the CommunityCouncil was a member, already existedand had the constitution to carry out thesame remit. Mr Villani, had in fact, beenresponsible for setting up the forerunner

to the FGa & already knew what its con-stitution was.• a MOP told the meeting that she hadreported a sunken manhole cover on thepavement, adjacent to Batchen Court, asheltered housing scheme. repairswere being actioned.• Cllr Kennedy told the meeting that hehad just attended a meeting, represent-ing the FBa, of the Fair deal for Forresgroup at which the FBa had agreed topay for 5000 campaign leaflets.Secretary’s Report• The Friends of the Falconer Museumpointed out that a presentation by alanWatson Featherstone, of Trees for life,will be given on Thursday 23rd June at7.30pm on restoring the CaledonianForest.• Moray Council Corporate Serviceswrote to tell us that the plea we hadmade for Common Good Money torepair a path at the end of Bogton roadhad been agreed and would beactioned.• The Secretary said that he had madeenquiries about the claim for CommonGood Funds for the Forres Kayak Club& had been told that it was turned downby the Moray Councillors because theKayaks were to be stored in Findhorn.Members were not amused as therewas little opportunity for sea kayakingtraining in Forres. The Club, however,was for the benefit of Forres youngpeople.• The Secretary announced that he hadbeen informed by Moray Cllr Creswellthat the enquiry about Sanquhar loch &its silting up was being looked into byMoray Council, with the possible assis-tance of personnel from raF Kinloss, asa possible side effect of the MossetFlood relief Scheme.External Groups Report

• Cllr Mackenzie said that the Tolbooth& nelsons Tower would not be openinguntil the funders had made their an-nouncement, hopefully on July 5th. Hesaid that the toilets were still beinglocked by volunteers though he had toreport that the block in Grant Park hadbeen vandalised when it had been leftopen. He found it strange that the MorayCouncil could fund signs in Gaelic, in anarea which was not known for Gaelicspeaking, but could not afford toilet at-tendants.• Cllr duncan reported that the Mountdora Students had arrived last Sundayand would be with us until the 2nd weekin July.• Cllr Mcdowall said he had attended ameeting in Spynie Hospital, as part ofthe Older Peoples reference Group,and found that the MCHSCP hadallocated £1.18 million for a newgeriatric unit. They rejected his sugges-tion of leanchoil in favour of extra bedsat Meadowlark nursing Home, at a costof £598 per bed per week.• Moray Cllr Ogilvie said that she hadreceived no answers to questions raisedat the public meeting over leanchoil andwas seeking a meeting with the ScottishHealth Secretary when the Governmenthold their planned Cabinet Meeting inElgin in September.Treasurer’s Report• The Treasurer informed the meetingthat our account stood at £1651.70 themeeting agreed to transfer the balanceof £500 from last years spending intoSpecial Projects. The Secretarysubmitted a claim for £130 for the lastsix months expenses which was dulyauthorised.Next meetingThursday 15th September 2011 at7.30pm

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The summer in

Moray has been a

bit changeable

weather wise but

the wetter spells haven’t

managed to put a dampner on

the many fetes, games and

shows that I have been at!

The summer calendar is a bit

of a mix of work and leisure

with the opportunity to speak

to lots of folk but equally a

good day out with the family.

It is, of course, slightly

surreal to be talking serious

agricultural issues or the

impact of the work of a local

organisation, then five

minutes later getting hit on

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hammer, won by my eldest son

for hooking a plastic duck.

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though!

Since this is the

first Spotlight

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announcemen t

that RAF Lossiemouth is to

continue as an RAF base and

Kinloss is to convert to an

Army Base, I will use the

opportunity to thank everyone

in the community - residents,

businesses, elected represen-

tatives from all parties and

none, public sector represen-

tatives and many, many

others, who pulled together in

an unprecedented show of

community spirit.

We have built enormous

momentum and the decision

to retain Lossiemouth and

have a future army role for

Kinloss is vindication of those

efforts. We must now take that

momentum and continue to

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Angus Robertson MP

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INTRODUCTION:The route provides a variety of views andhabitats of agricultural land and the coast.

THE ROUTE AND FEATURES OFINTEREST:Starting at Cullen Square take the path upthe hill and turn right along ReidhavenStreet. At Seafiled Place turn left towardsthe playing field. Following the timber finger post, take thegravel track along the edge of the playingfield and continue right up the hill. At thegate turn left and follow the green way-markers along the farm track for about amile. Pass over the old Railway bridge andturn left along the tarmac track towardsthe old quarry, following the waymarkers.Take great care crossing the busy A98

road, then follow the timber waymarkersalong the minor country roads to Lintmill.From here follow the cycle path backtowards Cullen. Follow the signs past thecemetery and along Cathay Terrace, SouthDeskford Street, and then turn right backto the Square.

TERRAIN: A mixture of pavements, quietcountry roads, and farm tracks, withaggregate and earth paths through thewoodland section.

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SEPTEMBER until oct 31 mondaypictish throne exhibition at brodie castle, duringnormal opening hours, on loan from the nationalmuseum of scotland, included in tour of the castle,contact brodie castle for details tel: 0844 493 2156

2 friday to 29 thursdayart exhibition ‘mystical peatlands’ by sila collins-waldon, elgin museum, tel: 543675

3 saturdaymoray farmers market, elgin plainstonesmundole equestrian north of scotland welsh pony &cob association highland fling, contact 07901602042 or visit www.mundoleequestrian.comrussian music, song and dance competition - part ofnairn book and arts festival, 10am, nairn communityand arts centre, children free/adults £2, tel: 01667456245 or visit www.highlandrussia.org.ukwalk ten at belladrum’s italian gardens with mariecurie cancer care, 6pm-10pm, enjoy a twilight strolland raise money for the charity, visit the website atwww.mariecurie.org.uk/walkten to register

3 saturday to 24 saturdayphotography exhibition ‘wild in moray’, 10am-8pm,the gallery, elgin library, wild life by allan adam & seascapes by jim robertson, for more details contactallan adam tel: 01343 540810 or 07974 959804

4 sundaymundole equestrian one day event and unaffiliateddressage, closing date 26th august, contact 07901602042 or visit www.mundoleequestrian.comgrampian motorcycle convention, 11am-5pm, in as-sociation with the bon accord motorcycle club, thenorth’s premier motorcycle event, vintage, classicand modern bike parades, classic racer demonstra-tions, trade shows, arena trials, super motos and thefamous scottish championship moped marathon,grampian transport museum, alford, tel: 01975564517 or visit www.gtm.org.uk

5 mondayfeel the rhythm! - afro style drum and percussion 10week course, all welcome, instruments provided orbring your own, tel: 01343 850610 or [email protected] drumming, 6pm-7pm, forres academy, 5 weekblock £20 per person/£5 drop-in, under 8’s must beaccompanied by an adult, tel: 01343 850610 or07979 787149adult drumming - african and afro-latin rhythms,7.15pm-9pm, forres academy, 5 week block £40 perperson/£10 drop-in, all welcome, instrumentsprovided or bring your own, tel: 01343 850610 or07979 787149

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7 wednesdayconcert by the band of her majesty’s royal marinesscotland, 7.30pm, elgin town hall, tickets £16 onsale at elgin library, tel. 01343 562600, in aid of SSAFAforces help and the royal marines charitable trust,organised by the rotary club of elgin

8 thursdayinternational forest film festival - winners presenta-tion, 6.30pm, eden court theatre, inverness, free, fordetails and to book visit www.cifalfindhorn.org

10 saturdayforres farmers market, 10am-3pm, andersons schoolplayground, local foods, products and crafts, forfurther details contact anne marie tel: 691616‘gardeners question time’, 10.30am, nairncommunity & arts centre, tickets £10 in aid of forres& nairn riding for the disabled, refreshments, plants& produce stalls, tel:01807 500253day of russian culture, 12noon-3pm, nairncommunity and arts centre, free admission,supported by russkiy mir foundation, tel: 01667456245 or visit www.highlandrussia.org.ukhighland-russia connection charity’s family ceilidhwith the andy ross ceilidh band, 7pm-10pm, nairn

community and arts centre, bar open for refresh-ments, raffle, children free/adults £2, supported byrusskiy mir foundation, tel: 01667 456245

11 sundaycar boot sale, 9am, baxter’s staff car park, in aid ofmateite agricultural development project in sierraleone, cars cost £6/vans £10, free customer parkingmundole equestrian show jumping, contact 07901602042 or visit www.mundoleequestrian.com

17 saturdaythemed market to celebrate national food & drinkfortnight, elgin plainstones, by elgin BID in partner-ship with moray farmers marketwestern front association - the railway operatingdivision, royal engineers, in the great war - niallferguson, 2.30pm, the gallery, elgin library, contactderek bird tel: 01343 870562, email [email protected] or visit www.wfascotlandnorth.org.uk

18 sundaymundole equestrian british dressage and unaffiliateddressage, closing date 9th september, contact07901 602042 or visit www.mundoleequestrian.comheritage open day, 10.30am-3.30pm, baxtershighland village, come along and discover yourheritage, free activities for families, and displays

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Nairn Community& Arts Centre

For further details Telephone 01667 453476,e-mail, [email protected] or check out our website

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Wide range of activities for all ages.

SEPTEMBER EVENTS31st Aug- 4th Sept ........ Nairn Book & Arts Festival10th Sept .................Highland Russian Connection Family Ceilidh30th Sept .......................................... Cinema Nairn “The Kids are All Right” 2010(PG)

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Enjoy the tantalising sights and

smells of Moray at our food & drink

extravaganza. However, this day

will be more than just Moray food

and drink as we will be celebrating

the Rugby World Cup and including

tastings from many countries taking part in the tournament to

complement the Scottish Offering.Test your rugby skills with the

Rugby Inflatable and be entertained

by Bubbles the Clown, Elgin and

District Pipe Band and Nae Reel.

Enter our special competition to win

prizes and visit the special theme

street market. Food demonstrations and much more

SATURDAY 17th SEPTEMBER 2011Elgin City Centre from 10am - 5pm

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from heritage groups across moray, free admission,contact baxters tel: 01343 820666 or visit www.morayconnections.com for further details

21 wednesdaymasayuki kino & mami shikimori, 7.30pm universalhall, findhorn, £10/£8/£6, tel: 01309 691170

21 wednesday to 24 saturday‘get moray reading’ book festival, st giles church,elgin, sponsored by elgin BID, yeadons andsupported by the scottish book trust

23 fridaythe moray society lecture ‘archaeological sciences’by alison cameron, doors 7pm, elgin museumaly bain & phil cunningham, 8pm universal hall,findhorn, £16/£14, tel: 01309 691170

24 saturdayliving food at cawdor castle, 10am-5pm, over 50food producers, crafts and all day entertainment,family ticket only £8 when booked in advance, dis-counted rail travel, great value family day out, tel:07515 915956 or www.livingfoodatcawdorcastle.comclub m at the mosset tavern, 11pm-3am, £5 at thedoor, tel: 672981 for more detailsscottish chamber music, 7.30pm, brodie castle,musicians karin leitner & alina bzezhinska, £16/£14,tel: 0844 4932156 or www.nts.org.uk/events

25 sundaymundole equestrian show jumping, contact 07901602042 or visit www.mundoleequestrian.comlaigh o’ moray vintage charity rally & fun day,inchkeil steading (on the elgin/burghead road, 4

miles west of elgin), in aid of the friendship fund forpeople with MS, contact morag davidson tel: 01309676815 or gordon mckenzie tel: 01343 541665,adults £5/OAP’s £3/children £2/ under 5’s freeedinkillie community hall committee autumn teasafternoon, a great opportunity to walk/cycle todunphail for refreshments and live music entertain-ment, email [email protected]

29 thursdayblayz : electric string quartet, 7:30pm, st christo-pher’s chapel, gordonstoun school, nr elgin, £12/£6,visit www.thegcs.org.uk for more details, ticketsavailable from www.thebooth.co.uk

30 fridayquiz night, 7pm for 7.30pm, garmouth village hall, inaid of mateite agricultural development project insierra leone, entry £2.50 per person to includetea/coffee and biscuits at the interval, sales tablesthe bevvy sisters, 8pm universal hall, findhorn,£10/£8/£6, tel: 01309 691170craig campbell, 8pm, the loft venue, kinloss, tickets£12, tel: 01343 850111, visit www.eastgrange.co.ukrobbie williams tribute, doors open 8pm, the mossettavern, tickets £8 or £23.95 for a 2 course meal andshow, tel: 672981

Craig Campbell - The Loft VenueFriday 30th September 8pm“Bringing a tale to life like a young Billy Connolly”(The Edinburgh Evening News)Over 16’s. Tickets £12Tel: 01343 850111www.eastgrange.co.uk

now until 31 mondaypictish throne exhibition at brodie castle, during normalopening hours, on loan from the national museum ofscotland, included in tour of the castle, contact brodie castlefor details tel: 0844 493 21561 saturdayharvest festival & open day, 11am-3pm, moray steinerschool, forres, children’s activities, café, food stalls, produceand preserves, crafts, books, music and school tours, tel:6763002 sundayautomobile autojumble, 9am-3pm, one of scotland’s largestautojumbles, over 60 stalls selling everything associated withland travel and transport from small parts to completevehicles grampian transport museum, alford, tel: 01975564517 or visit www.gtm.org.ukmundole equestrian hunter trial, closing date 23rdseptember, contact 07901 602042 or visit www.mundolee-questrian.com3 monday to 29 saturdayart exhibition ‘seashore’ by jessie white, elgin museum, tel:5436757 fridayivan drever, 8pm, the loft venue, kinloss, tickets £10, tel:01343 850111, visit www.eastgrange.co.uk

OCTOBER 2011 in briefLiving Food at Cawdor CastleA Great Value Family Day OutSaturday 24th Sept 10am-5pmOver 50 local food producers, artisan craftsFree family entertainment all dayOnline family ticket only £8Book now at www.livingfoodatcawdorcastle.com

September 2011 SpotLight on Forres and Districttel: 01309 690063

Cinema listings

September 2011

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

Saturday matinees.For further details email

[email protected]

Highland Spiritual CinemaMonthly screenings of upliftingand inspiring films that inform,

enlighten and entertain.For further details please visit

www.highlandspiritualcinema.netor telephone 01463 237452

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

The Skin I Live In (15)

One Day (12a)

Visit www.eden-court.co.uk or

call 01463 234234 for details

Vue Cinema, InvernessFrom Friday 2nd

Fright Night 3D (tbc)Apollo 18 (tbc)From Friday 9thJane Eyre (tbc)

Friends With Benefits (tbc)From Friday 16th

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (tbc)The Change Up (tbc)

From Friday 23rdDrive (tbc)

Crazy, Stupid, Love (tbc)Killer Elite (tbc)Warrior (tbc)

From Friday 30thThe Debt (tbc)Abduction (tbc)

Shark Night 3D (tbc)KidsAM

Every Saturday & Sunday at 10.15amTickets £1.25 / VIP Tickets £2.75

Senior ScreeningsEvery Tuesday afternoon

Tickets £3.05 / VIP Tickets £4.55Includes tea/coffee & biscuits

Visit www.myvue.com for details

Cinema NairnVisit cinemanairn.blogspot.com orcontact Nairn Community Centre

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It is through the use of art, story and music andby exploring the senses that everyday learning isbrought to life.

The children discover for themselves anenthusiasm for learning that stays with themthroughout their lives.

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7 fridaycharity evening for marie curie cancer care : moray stringquartet & inverness opera society, brodie castle, tel: 08444932156 or www.nts.org.uk/events8 saturdayguide dogs for the blind 80th anniversary coffee morning,10am-12noon, st leonards church hall, forres, the usual stallsplus guide dogs merchandise9 sundaymundole equestrian british dressage and unaffiliateddressage PC dengie nov/open qualifier, closing date 30thseptember, contact 07901 602042 or visit www.mundolee-questrian.com

13 thursdaythe magnets : the acapella singing and beat-boxingsensation, 7:30pm, st christopher’s chapel, gordonstounschool, nr elgin, £15/£7.50, visit www.thegcs.org.uk for moredetails, tickets available from www.thebooth.co.uk15 saturdaymundole equestrian m&n pony club dressage and showjumping, contact 07901 602042 or visit www.mundoleeques-trian.com16 sundaymundole equestrian show jumping PC dengie qualifier, contact07901 602042 or visit www.mundoleequestrian.com

20 thursday to 25 tuesdaywestern front association - branch battlefield tour to thesomme, arras and ypres, contact derek bird tel: 01343870562, email [email protected] or visit www.wfascotlandnorth.org.uk22 saturdayclub m at the mosset tavern, 11pm-3am, £5 at the door, tel: 672981 for more details22 saturday and 23 sundaymundole equestrian m&n pony club 2 day rally, contact 07901602042 or visit the website www.mundoleequestrian.com28 fridaythe moray society lecture ‘the archaeology and facts aboutculbin’ by cathy maciver, 7pm, elgin museumkids halloween disco, 6pm-8.30pm, the mosset tavern, tickets£4 on the door includes kids buffet, tel: 67298129 saturdaydes horsfall’s kuschty rye, 8pm, the loft venue, kinloss, ‘pass-the-hat’ gig suggested £5 donation, tel: 01343 850111, visitwww.eastgrange.co.ukhalloween event, children’s activities and scary walk ingrounds, brodie castle, tel: 0844 4932156 orwww.nts.org.uk/events31 mondayhalloween tour of castle, brodie castle, tel: 0844 4932156 orwww.nts.org.uk/events

OCTOBER 2011 in brief

PIANO TUITION for Adults & Young People * All Levels Welcome

Susanne Olbrich (MA Mus)Findhorn, 01309 692253

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“ ”“But God commendeth His love towards us, in that,

while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

You may take His Name upon your lips in oaths and curses if you so choose.

He is in your hands - now. On the other hand, you may seek His favor, humble yourself before Him and beg His mercy, implore His forgiveness, forsake your sins, and commit your whole life to Him. He has said, “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear My voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with Me.” Revelation 3:20

The choice is up to you. The latch is on your side of the door. The choice is yours: the revellings and pleasure-seekings of this world or quiet communion with God; the ever burning lusts of the �esh or the powerful victory of Holy Spirit discipline. The choice is yours:

followers, and laugh at hell. It is permitted. The eternal Christ may knock at your soul’s door, calling you to give up sin and prepare for heaven. You may refuse Him, spit on Him, call Him a devil, curse Him. It is permitted.

God placed Himself in men’s hands when He sent Jesus Christ into the world as perfect God and perfect Man in one Being. He was then in man’s hands. They cursed Him. It was permitted. Men spit on Him. God allowed it. They called Him a devil. God withheld His wrath. Finally men arrested Him, gave Him a mock trial, �ogged Him, nailed Him on a cross and hung Him between earth and heaven; and God allowed it.

You can do likewise, though Christ is not bodily present. You can ignore Him. You can ignore His Book, the Bible. You can laugh at His bloodbought salvation, curse His

God is in your hands, now…

God has already set the day when you will be in His hands.

What He does with you then depends on what you do with Him now. Then it will be a “fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God” Hebrews 10:31, if you have abused Him in your hands. In that day God will have only two verdicts: “Depart from Me, ye cursed, into everlasting �re, prepared for the devil and his angels” Matthew 25:41, or “enter thou into the joy of thy Lord” Matthew 25:21. The verdict that will fall upon you depends on what you do with Christ now.

The Lord Jesus Christ is the only shelter in the day of God’s wrath; He is the appointed expression of God’s love to us, demonstrated in His life, death, and resurrec-tion. Through the Holy Spirit, He continues His love, moving upon our human spirit and prompting our human conscience. You have no connection with God or with heaven but through the Lord Jesus Christ. There is “one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus…” I Timothy 2:5

You may choose to be neutral, but that is delusion. You may postpone decision, so to speak. But, to the ear of God, the postponement is a �at “no.” This is your day. He is in your hands. In God’s day, when you are in His hands, there will be no postponement of sentence, no neutral place between heaven and hell, no mediator between God and man. No mediator - for He who is now mediator has already been appointed to be Judge in that day.

If you want mercy and pardon, you will have to get it now. God loves you, Christ died as a substitute for your sins on the cross. You have to receive Him for yourself; no-one can do it for you. But do it now.

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Prawn and Whitefish Curry

2 Green Chillies2 Onions - thinly sliced3cm Fresh Root Ginger2 dessert spoons Green Thai Curry Paste400grm can Coconut Milk1 teaspoon Garam Masala225grm cooked and peeled King Prawns500grm firm White Fish(pollock, haddock, cod)1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil3 teaspoons Tumeric Powder

Cut the stalks from the green chillies, slice thinly. Ifyou prefer to have your curry not so hot, de-seed thechillies. Peel the root ginger and shred into finematchsticks.Place the onions and chillies in a frying pan with thevegetable oil on a medium heat to soften theonions. Add the ginger and curry paste, garammasala and 2 teaspoons of the tumeric.Put the coconut milk into a measuring jug and fill to¾ litre with boiling water.Pour the milk mixture into the frying pan and simmerfor 10 minutes to reduce slightly.Dice the white fish into chunks, and toss with the kingprawns in the remaining tumeric. This can be setaside until you are ready to eat.Just before you are about to eat, heat the sauce upand when simmering add the fish and prawns, cookfor 5 minutes until the fish is cooked and the prawnsthoroughly heated. Serve with boiled rice.For added flavour garnish with freshly chopped coriander.

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Summer 2011 has proven to be rather wet and cool in the North East. Our usually favourable climate here is due mainly to the prevailing wind being from the south-west, but this year there has been an awful lot of wind from the north and east – not great at any time of year. On top of a very severe winter, followed by the driest March and April for years, then offered one of the coolest wettest summers for years, it is no surprise to be told when we visit “our” lawns around the area that gardens have been very slow and disappointing, poor vegetables and poor flowers.

Lawns have been struggling too with many stressed lawns showing signs of Red Thread fungal disease. I mentioned this emerging last time and now it is fairly rampant across the whole of the North of the UK (the wet bit)! Symptoms are patches of brown/pinkish grass, looks like it’s drying out or dying. It is not fatal, the frosts clear it up, but until then, once you have it, it remains unless you put on a fungicide (though September is probably too late).

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Dancing LightsWith long winter nights approaching

there’s a chance to see one of the

most exhilarating sights in the night sky,

the Northern Lights, particularly if you

know when, where and what to look for.

Our ancestors marvelled at these

strange lights that danced in the

northern sky and there were many

ideas on their cause, some extremely

fanciful. Vikings believed they were

reflections from the shields and armour

of Valkyries, mythical mounted warriors.

Another was that the lights were a

bridge from Earth to Heaven called

Bifrost (the Quivering Roadway)

leading fallen warriors to the Great Hall

of Valhalla. In the Middle Ages many

believed that the lights were signs

from God.

It was not until the early 20th century

that the causes of aurora were better

understood, and the essential driving

forces determined. The main driver of

aurora is the Sun and in particular the

solar wind, a stream of charged

particles ejected from its upper

atmosphere. Streaming out in all

directions,

some of these highly charged

particles interact with the Earth’s magnetic

field and are funnelled down along the lines of

magnetic flux towards the magnetic poles. In

the northern hemisphere the phenomenon is

called the Aurora Borealis while in the southern

hemisphere it is referred to as the Aurora

Australis.

Solar wind particles collide with atoms and

molecules in our upper atmosphere with green

or brownish-red light resulting from collisions

Solar activity, has picked

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With long winter nights approaching

there’s a chance to see one of the

most exhilarating sights in the night sky,

the Northern Lights, particularly if you

know when, where and what to look for.

Our ancestors marvelled at these

strange lights that danced in the

northern sky and there were many

ideas on their cause, some extremely

fanciful. Vikings believed they were

reflections from the shields and armour

of Valkyries, mythical mounted warriors.

Another was that the lights were a

bridge from Earth to Heaven called

Bifrost (the Quivering Roadway)

leading fallen warriors to the Great Hall

of Valhalla. In the Middle Ages many

believed that the lights were signs

from God.

It was not until the early 20th century

that the causes of aurora were better

understood, and the essential driving

forces determined. The main driver of

aurora is the Sun and in particular the

solar wind, a stream of charged

particles ejected from its upper

atmosphere. Streaming out in all

directions,

some of these highly charged

particles interact with the Earth’s magnetic

field and are funnelled down along the lines of

magnetic flux towards the magnetic poles. In

the northern hemisphere the phenomenon is

called the Aurora Borealis while in the southern

hemisphere it is referred to as the Aurora

Australis.

Solar wind particles collide with atoms and

molecules in our upper atmosphere with green

or brownish-red light resulting from collisions

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with oxygen molecules, and blue or

red light from nitrogen. The intensity

and activity of aurora vary mainly

as a result of the intensity of the

solar wind, which can be

augmented by solar eruptions

associated with sunspots and even

larger events such as Coronal Mass

Ejections. Aurora are normally seen

only in higher latitudes, between

about 60-70 degrees north and

south. However, major eruptions of

particles from the Sun can cause

the Sun’s 11-year sunspot cycle has

an effect. Solar activity, has picked

up recently with the next maximum

predicted anywhere between

autumn 2011 and autumn 2012.

Local astronomer and astro-imager

Alan Tough captured this image

from Elgin in March this year. So

next time it’s clear and dark, why

not spend some time outside,

especially in places where there’s a

clear, dark horizon. Any location

with a clear northern horizon is good but it’s

much better if you can get away from street

light pollution and there’s a dark northern

horizon. A number of places along the

Moray Firth coast will fit this bill, with Spey

Bay a particularly good spot. If you have a

computer then there’s a number of sites

that offer free aurora warnings by email

such as the Department of Physics at

Lancaster University.

www.dcs.lancs.ac.uk/iono/aurorawatch.

The Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis can

often be seen in winter time in the north of

Scotland - sometimes further south too. But

as a result of this song they seem to be

associated more with Aberdeen than

anywhere else!

When I was a lad, a tiny wee ladMy mother said to meCome see the Northern Lights my boyThey' re bright as they can beShe called them the heavenly dancersMerry dancers in the skyI'll never forget, that wonderful sightThey made the heavens bright

ChorusThe Northern Lights of old AberdeenMean home sweet home to meThe Northern Lights of old Aberdeen Are what I long to seeI’ve been a wanderer all of my lifeAny many a sight I've seenGod speed the daywhen l'm on my way To my home in Aberdeen

I've wandered in many far-off landsAnd travelled many a mileI've missed the folk I cherished mostThe joy of a friendly smileIt warms up the heart of a wand'rerThe clasp of a welcoming handTo greet me when I return,Home to my native land

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with oxygen molecules, and blue or

red light from nitrogen. The intensity

and activity of aurora vary mainly

as a result of the intensity of the

solar wind, which can be

augmented by solar eruptions

associated with sunspots and even

larger events such as Coronal Mass

Ejections. Aurora are normally seen

only in higher latitudes, between

about 60-70 degrees north and

south. However, major eruptions of

particles from the Sun can cause

the Sun’s 11-year sunspot cycle has

an effect. Solar activity, has picked

up recently with the next maximum

predicted anywhere between

autumn 2011 and autumn 2012.

Local astronomer and astro-imager

Alan Tough captured this image

from Elgin in March this year. So

next time it’s clear and dark, why

not spend some time outside,

especially in places where there’s a

clear, dark horizon. Any location

with a clear northern horizon is good but it’s

much better if you can get away from street

light pollution and there’s a dark northern

horizon. A number of places along the

Moray Firth coast will fit this bill, with Spey

Bay a particularly good spot. If you have a

computer then there’s a number of sites

that offer free aurora warnings by email

such as the Department of Physics at

Lancaster University.

www.dcs.lancs.ac.uk/iono/aurorawatch.

The Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis can


Scotland - sometimes further south too. But



anywhere else!

When I was a lad, a tiny wee ladMy mother said to meCome see the Northern Lights my boyThey' re bright as they can beShe called them the heavenly dancersMerry dancers in the skyI'll never forget, that wonderful sightThey made the heavens bright

ChorusThe Northern Lights of old AberdeenMean home sweet home to meThe Northern Lights of old Aberdeen Are what I long to seeI’ve been a wanderer all of my lifeAny many a sight I've seenGod speed the daywhen l'm on my way To my home in Aberdeen

I've wandered in many far-off landsAnd travelled many a mileI've missed the folk I cherished mostThe joy of a friendly smileIt warms up the heart of a wand'rerThe clasp of a welcoming handTo greet me when I return,Home to my native land

Chorus

the Sun’s 11-year sunspot cycle has the Sun’s 11-year sunspot cycle has the Sun’s 11-year sunspot cycle has


Scotland - sometimes further south too. But Scotland - sometimes further south too. But Scotland - sometimes further south too. But



anywhere else! anywhere else! anywhere else!

When I was a lad, a tiny wee ladWhen I was a lad, a tiny wee ladWhen I was a lad, a tiny wee ladMy mother said to meMy mother said to meMy mother said to meCome see the Northern Lights my boyCome see the Northern Lights my boyCome see the Northern Lights my boyThey' re bright as they can beThey' re bright as they can beThey' re bright as they can beShe called them the heavenly dancersShe called them the heavenly dancersShe called them the heavenly dancersMerry dancers in the skyMerry dancers in the skyMerry dancers in the skyI'll never forget, that wonderful sightI'll never forget, that wonderful sightI'll never forget, that wonderful sightThey made the heavens brightThey made the heavens brightThey made the heavens bright

ChorusChorusChorusThe Northern Lights of old AberdeenThe Northern Lights of old AberdeenThe Northern Lights of old AberdeenMean home sweet home to meMean home sweet home to meMean home sweet home to meThe Northern Lights of old Aberdeen The Northern Lights of old Aberdeen The Northern Lights of old Aberdeen Are what I long to seeAre what I long to seeAre what I long to seeI’ve been a wanderer all of my lifeI’ve been a wanderer all of my lifeI’ve been a wanderer all of my life

Photo: Alan Tough

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SeptemberThe Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) is one of our most charismatic if elusive mammals, and whilst otter populations have suffered serious decline, numbers in the north of Scotland have

remained relatively stable. This is probably due in part to not having suffered the pollution problems of elsewhere in the UK , and partly down to quieter roads. Road kill is a major factor in declining otter populations as otters hunt over large areas, often crossing roads.

Contrary to popular belief, we only have one species of otter in the UK and this is a freshwater species - the sea otter is only found in the northern pacific. The Eurasian otter is a nocturnal mammal, mainly active at night explaining why we rarely see them inland during the day. However, those that have chosen to live in coastal waters are much more active during the day as their movements are dictated by the tides.

To see otters, first of all I'd suggest looking for signs of activity. Start off by looking around an incoming stream. Whilst they may live and hunt in salt water, they need a freshwater source to clean the salt from their fur. Look for otter droppings (spraint) on top of rocks above the high tide line. The males do this to mark their territory. Also look out for part eaten fish and remains of crabs, which indicates a feeding site.

The best time to look for them on the coast is at dawn or dusk, about 2-3 hours after low tide when the incoming tide is at it's fastest. Ideally you will need flat calm conditions, and look for the v shaped ripple that the otter makes as it swims. Otters are distinguishable from seals as the tail comes out of the water when they dive. Otters are well camouflaged when onshore and you will need to watch very closely for any movement to spot them. Binoculars are essential.

Once spotted , you may be able to enjoy watching them for some time as they hunt, forage and play on the shoreline. Small prey they will eat in the water, lying on their back. Larger ones they will come ashore to eat

After last months article on pine martens, I had a phone call from a reader whose son had seen a brown animal with a light patch on its front swimming in the canal. Could this be a pine marten? The answer is yes. Pine martens are strong swimmers and the only mammal better in water is the otter!

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fur. Look for otter droppings (spraint) on top of rocks above the high tide line. The males do this to mark their territory. Also look out for part eaten fish and remains of crabs, which indicates a feeding site.

The best time to look for them on the coast is at dawn or dusk, about 2-3 hours after low tide when the incoming tide is at it's fastest. Ideally you will need flat calm conditions, and look for the v shaped ripple that the otter makes as it swims. Otters are distinguishable from seals as the tail comes out of the water when they dive. Otters are well camouflaged when onshore and you will need to watch very closely for any movement to spot them. Binoculars are essential.

Once spotted , you may be able to enjoy watching them for some

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remained relatively stable. This is probably due in part to not having suffered the pollution problems of elsewhere in the UK , and partly down to quieter roads. Road kill is a major factor in declining otter populations as otters hunt over large areas,

Contrary to popular belief, we only have one species of otter in the UK and this is a freshwater species - the sea otter is only found in the UK and this is a freshwater species - the sea otter is only found in the northern pacific. The Eurasian otter is a nocturnal mammal, mainly the northern pacific. The Eurasian otter is a nocturnal mammal, mainly active at night explaining why we rarely see them inland during the active at night explaining why we rarely see them inland during the day. However, those that have chosen to live in coastal waters are day. However, those that have chosen to live in coastal waters are

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Many of these birds will be here for the whole winter, however, the difference at this time of year is that many will still be retaining their Summer breeding plumage. The two that have probably the most dramatic colour change, is the Bar Tailed Godwit and Knot.

Bar Tailed Godwits are a large Wader, about the size of a Curlew and found on sandy stretches of the shoreline where they probe the mud and sand for food using their long straight bill (as opposed to the long curved bill of the Curlew). As these birds arrive from their

breeding grounds in the high Arctic tundra, they form loose flocks of usually between twenty and thirty birds. However, if you visit Findhorn bay you may be treated to flocks in excess of two hundred.

As Autumn approaches, bird watcher's gear up for a busy time of year and one of the most eagerly awaited family of birds to return, are

Many of these birds will be here for the whole winter, however, the difference at this time of year is that many will still be retaining their Summer breeding plumage. The two that have probably the most dramatic colour

Bar Tailed Godwits are a large Wader, about the size of a Curlew and found on sandy stretches of the shoreline where they probe the mud and sand for food using their long The Knots arrive at roughly the same time and

as well as heading for the sandy beaches they also frequent the more rocky sections of the shore. A smaller and stockier bird than the Godwit, its' brick red plumage makes it very obvious against the grey rocks; however give it a few more weeks and it's pale grey winter feathers will blend magically into its' surround-ings. Its' much shorter bill, show a different feeding technique also; the Knot probing into shallower sand and picking food from the surface of the sea-weed and rocks.

With the Seasons changing so does the birdlife, the first Geese will be arriving on local Lochs and estuaries and the last of the Summer migrants will be heading South to their winter-ing grounds, with all the upheaval of migra-tion, it's definitely a time to expect the unexpected!

Next Month: Sea Ducks

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Mackenzie & Cruickshank ....................................38McClintock Opticians ............................................11McDonald & Munro ..............................................37Moray College ......................................................14Moray Council Leisure ..........................................15Moray Dance School ............................................38Moray Pest Control................................................37Moray Steiner School............................................23MRD Flooring ........................................................18Nairn Community & Arts Centre ..........................20Physiofirst ..............................................................18Rafford Cycles ........................................................9Reid Furniture........................................................31Reverse Therapy Limited ......................................37Roof Wizard ............................................................3Rose Abbey School ..............................................14Scotengineering ....................................................27ScotGro ................................................................37Stevenson & Foster Window Cleaners ..................3Stuart Allan Plumbing & Heating ..........................37Stuarts Cycles ......................................................27The Barber Shop ....................................................6The Bootique ........................................................37The City of Elgin BID ............................................20The Lighthouse Church ..........................................9The Loft Bistro ......................................................35Time Out Café ......................................................18Unique Beauty ................................Front Cover & 3Universal Hall ........................................................19Varis Training ........................................................11Wheelchair Care....................................................25Wilson Services ......................................................2Words By The Wayside ........................................24Wyvis Tree & Garden Services................................9

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The refurbishment of our Elgin kitchen and bedroom showroom is now complete. It’s quite a transformation and we hope that you will agree that it was well worth any inconvenience caused while it was closed.The fi nished result is stunning with classic and contemporary new styles, fantastic design ideas and amazing storage solutions.On show alongside our award winning Metris displays we are also showing our new Fusion range and our Classic Painted collection.All our kitchens and bedrooms are manufactured at our Highland factory with fantastic build quality which we have continued to update over the past 25 years. Our skilled manufacturers, designers and installers will continue to offer unrivalled quality and service and we look forward to welcoming you to our stunning new refurbished Elgin showroom.

www.ashleyann.co.uk

ELGIN: 27 Tyock Ind Est 01343 545155Also at: INVERNESS: 18 Carsegate Rd 01463 711548

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