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45-49 West Church Street, Buckie – Tel/Fax (01542) 832653
Monday-Saturday 9.30 am-5 pm – Closed 1-2 pm
BUCKIE FURNITURE and CARPET CENTRE
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OVERHEAD BED UNIT Special offer £1599 £799
2-door wardrobe and chest of drawers to match
1ST BUCKIE BOYSBRIGADEMon. Anchor Boys 6pm;Tues. B and Club 6pm;Wed. Gymnastics 6.30pm;Fri. Juniors 6pm; Fri.Company 7.20pm; SundayBibleclass 10am. ContactAlan McIntosh 832999
AL-ANON FAMILYGROUPS-BUCKIE &KEITHAl-Anon Family Groupsoffer free, confidential help& support to the relatives &friends of problem drinkers.Local weekly groups inBuckie & Keith. For furtherinformation call 020 74030888, visit www.hexnet.co.uk/alanon/ or [email protected]
BANFF, MORAY & NAIRNCANINE CLUBClasses are held in
Obedience and Ringcraft
every Monday evening
during school terms from
1800 hrs in Spynie Hall,
Elgin. Call Joanne on
810293 or Mary on 850262
BANFFSHIRE FIELDCLUBMeets monthly at KeithCommunity Centre toexplore the district,inquiring into its geology,botany, natural history, ar-chaeology, etc. Contact MrsK M Hawkes 840718
BUCKIE AMATEURSWIMMING CLUBClasses spanning all levelsand coaching available.Age 5-16 years. ContactDavid Eckersley 832078
BUCKIE BRIDGE CLUBWeekly, on Wednesday at7pm, September to April.Buckie Community HighSchool. Contact Mr B.G.Smith 832731
BUCKIE CRICKET CLUBJunior coaching onWednesday evenings.Linzee Gordon Park,Buckie. Contact William GFlett 832082
BUCKIE RUGBYFOOTBALL CLUBMeets Saturdays 10am-12noon for training, LinzeeGordon Park.
CULLEN BOWLING ANDTENNIS CLUBProvides a service toanyone who is interested inBowling and Tennis. Bowls,tennis rackets, balls andshoes all available. ContactSandra Douglas 840118
FRISKIS AND SVETTISOriginating in Sweden withbranches europe-wide, theaim is to get people healthywhilst having fun. Exerciseto music classes, open tomen and women in StRufus Hall, Keith Wed9.30am-10.30am, Thurs10am-11am. Also at theRoyal Hotel Hall, KeithThurs 7pm-8pm, contactMandy tel: 882641 or visitwww.fsaberdeen.co.uk.
FOCHABERS HILLWALKING & RAMBLINGCLUBMeets the last Sunday eachmonth for hill walkingoutings. £10 annual sub
and £10-£15 bus fare.Contact Wilma Forsyth formore details 01343 821101
FOCHABERS PETANQUECLUBTo play and promote thegame of Pentanque,Fochabers Cricket Club,Fochabers. Contact MIkeWatt 832591HIPBUMPERSMeets Mondays 7.30pm to9pm for social dancing atLongmore Hall, Keith
ISLA VOLLEYBALL CLUBWednesday evenings fromSeptember to April, KeithCommunity Centre.7.30pm-9pm Intermediate &Seniors; 9pm-10pmSeniors. Contact MhoragMitchell 888310
KEITH AND DISTRICTAMATEUR ATHLETICCLUBMeets Wednesdays, 7pm,Keith Community CentreCar Park, Annual subscrip-tion £15, Contact ClubSecretary, Steven Taylor:Tel 832898, 07808 687036www.walkjogrunmoray.org.uk
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KEITH COMMUNITYCENTRE BOWLING CLUBMeets Wednesday andThursday afternoon at KeithCommunity Centre. ContactMargaret Adam 887921
KEITH SPORTS ANDCOMMUNITY CENTREContact June Simpson882222.
KEITH SCOTTISHCOUNTRY DANCE CLASSMeets weekly fromThursday 9th September,2010 in the Royal BritishLegion Hall, Balloch Road,Keith 7.30pm-9.30pm
KEITH SENIOR YOUTH &SEVEN 2 ONE CLUBSMonday, Tuesday, andFriday evenings. 12-25 -Senior Youth Club. 11-12Seven 2 One Club (P7 &S1). Contact SharonDuncan or Shona Goodall882222
MARACAIBOClub for the over 50’s,Thursdays 1.30pm to 4pm,Longmore Hall, Keith
MORAY ADVANCEMOTORISTS AND MOTORCYCLISTSReg. Scottish Charity(SC 033561) visitwww.morayiam.org.ukor 01309 673954
MULBEN MUMS ANDTODDLERSMeets every Wednesdaymorning from 10am atBoharm Hall, Mulben.Contact Lorraine on 860338
MULBEN SCOTTISHCOUNTRY DANCINGMeets the 1st & 3rdWednesday each month,7.30pm-9.30pm, MulbenHall. All welcome. ContactMargaret Rhynas tel: 01542 860208
NIKKI’S AEROBICSExercise class at LongmoreHall, Keith on Tuesdays 7pmto 8pm
‘NO STRINGS ATTACHED’CONFIDENTIAL HELPLINEIf you are caring for someonewho is affected by drugs,alcohol or mental healthissues and you feel that it ishaving an impact on you andthe rest of your family call01343 555031 for help andadvice. Anonymity if required
QUARRIERS CARERSUPPORT SERVICEMORAYProviding practical andemotional support to theunpaid Carers of Moray. Ifyou look after a familymember, friend orneighbour and could usesome help or just want tofind out more about whatwe do, call us on 01343556031
RHYTHYM & RHYME GYMTOTSFun musical baby andtoddler sessions.Movement, music, songs,soft play and healthy snack.Wednesdays from 9.30am-10.15am and 10.20am-11.05 am. Contact Wendytel: 832133
SLIMMING WORLDFOCHABERSWednesdays at 5.30pm &7.30pm in the Scout Hall,Fochabers, contactChristine tel: 01542 835096for more details.
OAP CLUBClub for the over 50’s,meets 2nd Tuesday eachmonth, 1.45pm to 4pm,Longmore Hall, Keith
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Walking, Fishing, Cycle Hire and Horse Riding are just a few activities available all year round. Combined with the local museum and the visitor centres at Glenlivet and Tomintoul Distilleries* there is something for everyone!Our recommendation for a day trip or a weekend visit is a must.
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Buckie Baptist Church meets Sundays 11am & 5.45pm.Contact Rev. V MacDougall Email [email protected] -Children are welcome to join us on Sunday morning at RainbowKids (0-5yrs) and Junior Church (5yrs upwards) Contact Irene01542 840821Buckie North, C of S, Cluny Square, contact Rev GordonMathew 831328 email [email protected] or Mr GraemeGerrard (Session Clerk) 01542 831124 [email protected], Riverside Christian Church, Sundays 10.30am,contact 01542 833923 or visit www.riversidebuckie.orgBuckie, St Peters Church RC contact 832196Buckie Methodist Church Sundays 11am & 6pm, alternativeSundays at Portessie. Sunday School, Bible Studies, Prayermeetings, Study groups, Women's Guild, Men's Prayer Breakfastand House GroupsCullen & Deskford C of S every Sunday at 10.30am. FirstSunday of Month in the Hall Church, every other Sunday in theAuld Kirk, 2nd and 4th Sundays in Jubilee Hall Deskford at12noon, contact 01542 840193 or email:[email protected] Methodist Church, Seatown, Cullen, Buckie Sundaymorning worship at 11am led by a Minister or an authorisedLocal Preacher. Activities for children are available as required.Findochty Methodist Church welcomes you to fellowship everySunday morning at 11am. We also meet weekly everyWednesday from 2pm-3.30pm for fellowship and fun.
Keith, Holy Trinity Episcopal, Family Eucharist 11.30am.Keith, C of S - North, Newmill, Boharm and RothiemayNorth Church : Sunday 11am; Boharm Church : Sunday 9.30am(first Sunday of the month at Mulben village hall); RothiemayChurch : Sunday 9.30am, except the first Sunday in each month.Contact: Rev G Hutton Steel or email:[email protected], C of S - St Rufus, Botriphnie and GrangeSt Rufus Church : Sunday 10.15am; Botriphnie Church : Sunday11.45am (alternate Sundays); Grange Church : Sunday 11.45am(alternate Sundays), contact: Rev Ranald S.R. Gauld or email:[email protected], St. Thomas’ Church RC, Vigil-Mass 9.30am and 6.30pm,Confessions Saturday 10am on request.Portessie Methodist Church, Portessie, Buckie Sundayworship at 11am (with Sunday school) and at 6pm (alternatelyhere & at Buckie).Portgordon Methodist Church, Portgordon, Buckie meets forSunday worship at 11am, bible study meeting on alternateMondays with the Church of Scotland congregation at 2pm,craft group meets on Wednesdays at 2pmRathven Church of Scotland Sunday morning worship at9.45am led by a Minister or an authorised Local Preacher.Sunday School outwith the local school holidays. Wee ones alsovery welcome. Contact Moira 01542 833956 or Ann 01542831607
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I came across this story recently -its about the funeral of Charle-magne, who had been thegreatest Christian ruler of the earlyMiddle Ages. After his death, amighty funeral procession left hiscastle heading towards theCathedral at Aix. When the royalcasket arrived with a lot of pompand circumstance, it was met bythe Bishop of Aix, who barred thecathedral door.
“Who comes?” the Bishop asked,as was the custom. “Charle-magne, Lord and King of the HolyRoman Empire”, proclaimed theEmperors proud herald. “I knowhim not!” the Bishop replied, thenasked again “Who comes?”
The herald, a bit shakenannounced “Charles, Great, agood and honest man of theearth.” “I know him not!” theBishop said again, and againasked again “Who comes?”
The herald, now completelycrushed, responded “Charles, alowly sinner, who begs the gift ofChrist.” The Bishop, Christ’s rep-resentative, responded “Enter,received Christ’s gift of life.”
I wouldn’t vouch for the veracity ofthe story, but it does make thepoint that titles can’t save us. HolyEmperor, King, the Great - its irrel-evant what people call us.
After a life’s work, an incredible lifein many ways, Charlemagne’sherald realised that he was a manwho, stripped of all the titles andthe adulation, stood before Godasking for mercy and acceptance.
Augustus Toplady’s hymn, “Rockof Ages”, says this more elo-quently than ever I could:Nothing in my hand I bringSimply to thy cross I clingNaked came to thee for dressHelpless, look to thee for graceStrained by sin, to thee I flyWash me Saviour, or I die
George RolloElgin St Giles’ and Columba’sSouth
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coMMuNity couNcil coNtActs
Keith community council: meets first Monday of
each month (excluding January and august) 7pm at
Keith Community Centre. Contact: diane Halley
(Secretary) on 886640.
Buckie community council: meets third tuesday
each month (excluding July) 7pm town House West.
Contact: allan fraser (Secretary) 832826
Matters Arising
• gC hasn’t heard anything back from
bEaR. He will also chase up transport
Scotland about the snow clearing.
• den carpark has been retarred and
white lines painted
• tobys on School Road been repaired.
House in Viewfield that was burned down
- Can anything be done as vermin are
making a mess? the house is secured
and a letter has been sent to the family
concerned but there has been no
response.
Community Councillors updates
• iC - Environment - the trees in Keith
square were mentioned again. SC will
see to this. a tree in Station road is
blocking light was also reported.
• paths leading up to the falls Of tarnash
were washed away and are very deeply
rutted. Can anything be done about this?
• Cl - Roads and Rights of Way - Cl
asked why the bin men can’t put the lids
back onto buckets on windy days. they
get blown everywhere. Cl tied on cable
ties but the bin men cut them off, he has
on something stronger now which has so
far worked. the road is slowly collapsing
around the Oldtown railway bridge. there
are no fences on some areas and is also
untidy. SC will look into this.
• the area round the seat up the steps
towards the hospital is also untidy - fence
is down with fence posts littered around.
Hospital owns the ground.
• When is a new bus shelter to be erected
in fife Keith where the lorry ran into it last
year?
• light outside the Royal also not
working.
• Railings next to the ugie not repaired
yet- possibly insurance claim causing the
hold up.
• pavement beside Milton lodge
overgrown, KdRa will need to be
contacted to clear this.
• drains still not being cleared - SC said
he had seen drains in fife Street being
cleared.
• Sand boxes need repairing for next
winter’s supply of sand.
• a dog litter box has been requested in
the Cuthil. nC said it was ridiculous that
dog owners could not carry home their
bags and put them into their own refuse
buckets.
• Clothing bank - no money has been
received for a considerable length of
time.
• Christmas lights - Strathmill distillery
has offered premises for the trees to get
their lights fitted. JM will contact someone
about this. ta members have been ap-
proached and they will hopefully be able
to lend a hand putting trees into brackets.
letters to go out asking for donations.
trees are to be ordered for november
delivery. new lights for the a96 to be
ordered.
• JM - planning - the pitch at the new
school is to be moved as it is too near the
street. discussion was held about the all
weather pitch and the running track.
• dH - licensing - Copy of new license
fees available.
• MC - Signs and Street furniture - KgS
have approached JM to see if they want
more seats painted. they have received
a donation of paint and brushes from
annands. a letter of thanks to annands
will be sent out. Sign is missing from the
Oldtown area. there are some broken
flower tubs - can they be removed?
Next Meeting
Monday 1st november at 7pm, Keith
Community Centre
ExtRaCtS fROM tHE RatifiEd MinutES Of tHE MEEting Of 6tH SEptEMbER 2010 Of KEitH COMMunity COunCil
Parliament
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One reason why I take
part every year in the
Moray Bike Ride which I
did again recently is that
it gets me back on the
bike for fresh air and
exercise.
This year a hardy bunch of local families
braved the elements and took part, all in
aid of the Royal Society for the Blind. Our
lovely countryside looks even better from
the saddle and no doubt like most readers
I only wish I could discipline myself to go
cycling a bit more often, to shed the
pounds and, in my case become an
increasingly rare entity - a fit and healthy
politician!
Often we hear bad things
in the media about young
people but like all
sections of society it is a
handful who are giving
an impression to society
that, in the vast majority of cases, is well
wide of the mark.
My own experience in recent weeks on
various school visits has been of meeting
young people who are engaged, enthusi-
astic and confident individuals. It is great
to see them continuing to develop these
skills with the encouragement and
guidance of their parents, teachers and
the wider school community.
Richard Lochhead MSP
Angus Robertson MP
OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2010
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OCTOBER 26 tuesdaywe dance wee groove, 10am & 1.30pm, universalhall, findhorn, £4 per child, contact 01309 690110quarriers care and share, aberlour, 11am-1pm, comealong and meet other carers, enjoy a chat, a brewand some fun activities, call liz or marion on 01343556031 for more information
29 fridaycajun night at the seafield arms hotel & restaurant,6pm-8.45pm, all you can eat : adults £12.50/children£6.25, tel: 840791 for more detailsscottish international storytelling festival 2010 -eastern routes:authentic voices, 7.30pm, universalhall, findhorn, £9/£7/£5 u-16’s, contact 01309690110andy white, the loft venue, by kinloss, CAP/donation,tel: 01343 850111
30 saturdayhocus pocus - spooky halloween walk in thegrounds of brodie castle, dooking for apples & otheractivities, 6pm-7.30pm, adults £2/children £4/family(2+2) £10, tel: 0844 493 2156elgin city social club fancy dress halloween party - inaid of chairlift fund, 8pm, disco, food and fun, tickets£5 each, theme: 1950’s / greaselive music with lee rodgers, 9.30pm, kris kros bar @the seafield arms hotel, cullen, free, tel: 840791 oremail [email protected]
NOVEMBER 5 fridaylizanne knot, 8pm, the warehouse theatre,lossiemouth, contact 01343 814004 or visitwww.thebooth.co.uk to book
6 saturdaybuckie arts and craft group big christmas fair, 10am-4pm, free entry, buckie fishermen’s hall and townhall, with 40 stalls there will be a huge selection oflocal quality craft ideal for christmas presents; craftcompetition open to all ages and abilities, scheduleto be found at buckie library, entry is 50p eachcategory; warm drinks and seasonal food availablewith musicians playing throughout the day; for moredetails contact bronagh o’kane, tel: 01542 834562 oremail: [email protected]
6 saturday continuedorienteering at lossie forest, 10.15am-11am, twodifferent courses to challenge your navigation skillsand fitness in moravian’s popular saturday series ofevents, £3 adults/£2 juniors, for more details visitwww.moravianorienteering.orgthe opera bus - scottish opera ‘the marriage offigaro’, 7.15pm at eden court theatre, inverness,coach pick up points along a96 from keith to nairn,ticket & coach £38 approx. (coach only £7 return)tel. 01343 835258
9 tuesdaydoug scott - theatre, 7.30pm, the warehouse theatre,lossiemouth, £12/£10, contact 01343 814004the key to happiness - open talk with phakchokrinpoche, 7.30pm, universal hall, findhorn, £7
10 wednesdayreminiscence day - display of old school photos andexhibition of old toys & games, 10am-5pm, for moredetails contact keith library tel: 01542 882223 oremail [email protected]
11 thursdaykeith support group parkinsons uk - tartans andtartan clocks with linda gorn and jim mustard, 7pm-9pm, keith resource centre, for more details contactmike mustard tel: 887972
The Key to HappinessTuesday 9th November 7.30pm £7Open talk by Phakchok Rinpoche, a young, dynamic teacher who loves a good discussion and has studied with many of the great Tibetan meditation masters of our time - The Universal Hall, Findhorn.Further information on RInpoche’s programme from 8-11th Nov. available from 0778 453 1420 or [email protected]
Buckie Arts and Craft GroupBig Christmas Fair Sat. 6th Nov. 10am-4pmFREE ENTRY Buckie Fishermans Hall40 stalls and a huge selection of local quality craftideal for Christmas presents. Craft Competition opento all ages and abilities, details at Buckie Library.Warm drinks and seasonal food available with musicians playing throughout the day.
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13 saturdaymoray piano competition - qualifying, from 9.30am,elgin town hall, www.moray-piano-competition.co.ukcullen methodist church coffee morning, 10am-12noon, cullen town hall, admission £2live music with vixen, 9.30pm, kris kros bar @ theseafield arms hotel, cullen, free, tel: 840791 or [email protected] battle of britain - haye vs harrison, 9pm, thegranary, thunderton place, elgin, tel: 01343 555175
14 sundaymoray piano competition - finals, from 2.30pm, elgintown hall, www.moray-piano-competition.co.uk
17 wednesdaya closer look at bakers”from portgordon to cullen bydavid fowler, 2.30pm, buckie library, for more detailscontact elgin library tel: 01343 562600 or visitwww.moray.gov.uk
20 saturdayauthor visit - local author donald paterson, author of‘homecomings’ a book partly based in Moray, will begiving a talk in keith library, 10.30am-12noon, formore details contact keith library tel: 01542 882223or email [email protected]
21 sundayxmas fayre, 1pm-4pm, lhanbryde community centre,£7 a table/stall, contact alison on 01343 843025 oremail [email protected]
25 thursdayred priest, 7:30pm, st christopher’s chapel, gordon-stoun school, nr elgin, £12/£6, visit our websitewww.thegcs.org.uk for details or tel: 01343 837917
26 fridayitalian night at the seafield arms hotel & restaurant,6pm-8.45pm, all you can eat : adults £12.50/children£6.25, tel: 840791 for more details
moroccan gnawa music with omar afif, 8pm,universal hall, findhorn, £10/£8, contact 01309690110
27 saturdaybuckie & district m.s. branch lunch, for anyoneaffected by multiple sclerosis in the moray area tocelebrate 40 years since they were established, ifyou would like to attend please contact paula byemail [email protected] ortel: 810781 before november 10thchristmas fayre & coffee morning, 9.30am-12noon,portessie public hall, entry £1.50, stalls are availablefor local crafts & other fundraising groups, to reservea table costing £5 tel: Alison on 836095blast from the past:famous board games to try from1930’s-1980’s by easton thain, 3.30pm, buckielibrary, for more details contact elgin library tel:01343 562600 or visit www.moray.gov.uk
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Mussels are truly one of nature’s most delightful delicacies.
They are usually steamed, although they are wonderful grilled,
baked, stewed or sauteed. It is difficult to understand why
mussels have taken such a battering by the British palate. They
are often dismissed as the delicacy that they are, perhaps due
to the fact that there were once a staple part of our diet.
europeans do not seem to have lost this and eat them by the
bucketload!
Moules Mariniere
4lbs mussels, scrubbed and scrapedBunch of fresh herbs4 tbsp onion, freshly chopped1 oz butter unsalted8 fl oz dry white wine1 tsp lightly crushed black peppercorns2 fl oz double cream
In a large pan with a tightly fitting lid, bring to the boil the herbs,onion, butter, wine and pepper. Add the mussels, return to theboil and cook over a high heat until all the mussels have opened.Turn the mussels into a colander set over a bowl to collect all theliquor.
Put the mussels into a tureen to keep warm, then strain the liquorback into the pan through two thicknesses of muslin to removesandy grit. Reduce the liquor by about a third to intensify theflavours, then add the cream and pour over the mussels.
Garnish generously with chopped parsley. Serve with crustybread to mop up the juices and your desired quantity of dry whitewine.
1 wednesdayadele cluckie icsf will be demonstrating some floraldecoration ideas for christmas, 7pm, for more detailscontact keith library tel: 01542 882223 or [email protected] bain & phil cunningham, 7.30pm, universal hall,findhorn, £16/£14, contact 01309 6901103 fridaycarers’ rights day - ‘know your rights’, 10am-3pm, newelgin and ashgrove hall, if you are looking after afriend, neighbour or family member come along andfind out about your rights; chat with the experts indirect payments; setting up trusts, pensions andincome maximisation; employment rights and enjoy abit of pampering at the same time, call quarriers carersupport service (moray) tel: 01343 556031a christmas carol, 8pm, universal hall, findhorn,£10/£8/£6 u’16s, contact 01309 6901104 saturdaylive music with robb simms, 9.30pm, kris kros bar @the seafield arms hotel, cullen, free, tel: 840791 oremail [email protected] saturdaykeith support group parkinsons uk - christmas meal,fochabers, for more details contact mike mustard tel: 887972
27 saturdaylive music with bedhead, harbour bar, buckielive music with trevor james, 9.30pm, kris kros bar@ the seafield arms hotel, cullen, free, tel: 840791or email [email protected]
27 saturday & 28 sundayelgin model fair, 10am-5pm, organised by elginmodel railway club, elgin town hall, ample parking,disabled access, adults £4; children/ conc. £2.50;family (2+2) £9.50; children under 5 free, raillayouts in various scales; boats; planes; digitalscalextric, etc. specialist hobby suppliers and re-freshments, contact duncan macrae tel: 01343546725 or 0775 905 4668 or [email protected]
DECEMBER 2010 in brief
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INTRODUCTION:Millbuies Loch was created by the dammingof streams to provide angling facilities on theloch. Moray District Council took over theestate in 1975 and the fishing was extendedto the public.
THE ROUTE & FEATURES OF INTEREST:Many improvements were made to the estateover the years, and now Millbuies offers avariety of family orientated activities. There isa large grass area for play with picnic tablesand barbecue points, a large car park andtoilet facilities and also a feeding station forbirds of many types. The featured patharound the loch is hard aggregate withvarious other paths leading off to scenic
views. A large variety of rhododendrons andtrees have been planted and this attractswildlife, from red squirrels feeding at thestation to roe deer, badger, rabbit and if youare quiet and lucky, pine martin. On the lochthere is mallard, tufted duck, moorhen andswan. In the loch, which is stocked withrainbow trout, you can hire a boat for fly-fishing. This is an excellent outdoor environ-ment to be enjoyed by the whole family.
WALK GRADE: Easy
A generally flat level path with good surfacesof less than two miles distance.
MILEAGE: 1.5 Miles
ESTIMATED WALKING TIME: 1 Hour
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Parsnip Veloute
Now that the weather will be getting colder Ithought that I would bring along a soup to the table.Veloute translates as ‘velvety’ in French, it is a very rich,smooth and filling soup and it is a very big seller in ourrestaurant. The base for the soup remains the same - itis just the core flavour, in this case parsnips, thatchange. So, you could use any thing from artichoke tozucchini, my personal favourites are cauliflower, parsnipand carrot. The key to getting this soup velvety iscooking the ingredients until they are very soft, then liq-uidising and then passing them through a sieve. Soonto the recipe that is basic as it only has four base in-gredients, but is extremely worthwhile and will pleaseyour family or your dinner guests.
Serves 4-6 approx
4 Large Parsnips1 Large Onion125g Slightly Salted Butter500ml Double Cream (it must be double for cooking)1 Pint of WaterSalt to season and pepper if you must
Peel the parnips, quarter them, take out centre stalkby cutting at an angle to remove, this is so your soupcooks quicker and to maintain smoothness.
Peel the onion and slice roughly, put parsnips,onions, butter, cream and water into a large pan,making sure all ingredients are covered by the liquidand cook until very soft. Liquidise until smooth, passthrough your finest sieve, taste and season ifnecessary, then serve. If it is slightly thick you can addwater to reach your desired texture. I would serve thiswith parsnip crisps and a wee splash of white truffle oil.
Parsnip Crisps
1 Large ParsnipTeaspoon of SaltBoiling Water
Peel one large parsnip, cut the top and tail off, ifyou have a mandolin slice thinly remembering to useit's guard, if you don’t have a mandolin just use a goodpotato peeler to peel strips from top to bottom. Thenplace the strips of parsnips into a metal or glass bowland cover with boiled water and a teaspoon of salt,cover with cling film and allow to cool naturally, oncethey have cooled, remove from water and place on atea towel and pat them dry, then put them into a deepfat fryer at 180°c until they crispen. The point of puttingthem in water and salt is to maintain as much of thenatural white colour as possible (some food sciencehappens along the way!)
Next month I will bring you a good and heartywinter warmer main course, just like we are serving inThe Grill for this season, where we are concentrating onhomely feel good food such as Fish and Chips, our everpopular Steaks and the classic Sticky Toffee Puddingwhich featured in last month’s issue. These traditionaldishes will run alongside the existing seasonal menu.
Happy Cooking!
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for 2010/2011 (all dates inclusive)Winter Term Starts Monday 25th October 2010In-service Closure Thursday 11th November 2010In-service Closure Friday 12th November 2010In-service Closure Monday 15th November 2010In-service Closure Tuesday 16th November 2010Winter Term Ends Wed. 22nd December 2010Spring Term Starts Thursday 6th January 2011Mid-term Holiday Friday 11th February 2011Mid-term Holiday Monday 14th February 2011Spring Term Ends Friday 1st April 2011Summer Term Starts Monday 18th April 2011Good Friday Holiday Friday 22nd April 2011
Milne’s High & Feeders Friday 29th April 2011May Day Holiday Monday 2nd May 2011In-service Closure Thursday 19th May 2011In-service Closure Friday 20th May 2011Buckie High & Feeders Mon. 6th June 2011Keith Grammar & Feeders Mon. 6th June 2011Speyside High & Feeders Mon. 6th June 2011Summer Term Ends Friday 1st July 2011for 2011/2012 (all dates inclusive)Autumn Term Starts Tuesday 16th August 2011Autumn Term Ends Friday 7th October 2011Winter Term Starts Monday 24th October 2011In-service Closure Monday 21st November 2011
St Andrews Day Tuesday 30th NovemberChristmas Day * Monday 27th DecemberBoxing Day * Tuesday 28th DecemberNew Years Day * Monday 3rd January2nd January * Tuesday 4th JanuaryBuckie Holiday § Monday 4th AprilKeith Holiday Monday 4th AprilFochabers Holiday ‡ Monday 11th AprilGood Friday Friday 22nd AprilEarly May Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May
Spring Bank Holiday Monday 30th MayKeith Holiday Monday 6th JuneBuckie Holiday § Monday 13th JuneFochabers Holiday ‡ Monday 27th JuneBuckie Holiday § Monday 25th July
* substitue day§ includes Cullen, Findochty & Portknockie‡ includes Garmouth, Kingston, Mosstodloch, SpeyBay & Urquhart
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Holiday Dates 2010 / 2011
Walking on the beach should bepossible 2 hours either side ofthese times
AM PM1 M 00.49 13.182 T 02.01 14.253 W 03,00 15.194 TH 03.48 16.065 F 04.31 16.476 SA 05.11 17.287 SU 05.49 18.08
AM PM8 M 06.28 18.509 T 07.08 19.3310 W 07.48 20.2011 TH 08.32 21.1012 F 09.21 22.0913 SA 10.21 23.2114 SU 11.3815 M 00.38 12.5816 T 01.48 14.0617 W 02.41 14.5818 TH 03.23 15.3919 F 03.57 16.14
AM PM20 SA 04.31 16.4721 SU 05.01 17.2122 M 05.35 17.5623 T 06.08 18.3324 W 06.46 19.1325 TH 07.25 19.5726 F 08.09 20.4827 SA 09.02 21.4728 SU 10.03 22.5729 M 11.1830 T 00.14 12.37
Crossroads Primary School ..........................01542 870221
Cullen Primary School ..................................01542 840279
Findochty Primary School ............................01542 832287Keith Primary School ....................................01542 882802Millbank Primary School ................................01542 831113Milne’s Primary School ..................................01343 820977Mosstodloch Primary School ........................01343 820476Newmill Primary School ................................01542 882788Portessie Primary School ..............................01542 832288Portgordon Primary School ..........................01542 831198Portknockie Primary School ..........................01542 840244St Peters RC Primary School ........................01542 831339St Thomas RC Primary School ......................01542 882256Buckie High School ......................................01542 832605Keith Grammar School ..................................01542 882461Milne’s High School ......................................01343 820611
DOCTORSArdach Health Centre ....................................01542 831555Seafield Medical Centre ................................01542 835577Cullen Medical Centre....................................01542 840272Keith Medical Centre......................................01542 882244Dr Grays Hospital, Elgin................................0845 456 6000
DENTISTSThe Keith Dental Practice ............................(01542) 886251Buckie Dental Practice ................................(01542) 831163
PHARMACIESBairds Pharmacy, Keith..................................01542 882512Clarks Pharmacy, Fife-Keith ..........................01542 882533Listermac Pharmacy, Union St ......................01542 840268Listermac Pharmacy, W. Church St ..............01542 833321W.S. Taylor, Buckie ........................................01542 831116Normac Pharmacy, Buckie ............................01542 831147
Buckie Leisure Centre....................................01542 832841Police Station ................................................0845 600 5700Keith Community Centre................................01542 882028Keith Swimming Pool ....................................01542 882222Keith Resource Centre ..................................01542 886174Keith Library ..................................................01542 882223Keith Sports & Com. Ctr ................................01542 882222Moray Council Access Point, Keith................01542 885500Registrar ........................................................01542 885525Keith Tourist Info. Ctr......................................01542 888423Keith Community Bus ....................................01542 882222Babs Dial A Bus ............................................01542 835800National Rail Enquiries ..................................08457 484950If you have any suggestions for additional useful numbers please
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