SpotLight on Elgin & Lossie February 2011

...information on your community

SSppoottLLiigghhtton Elgin, Lossie and district

®

The North’s Favourite FREE wee mag’!

FEBRUARY 2011 FREE

Clubs & Societies 3

Biodiversity 4

Pastoral Letter 6

Tide Times 6

Church Details 8

Council News 10/22

Parliament Blog 10

Loch Na Bo Walk 14

What’s On 16/18

Cinema Listings 17

Wedding Exhibition 20

Chef’s Confidential 24

School Term Dates 26

Useful Contacts 28

Local Holidays 28

Advertisers Index 30

MARCH ISSUE

Editorial Deadline - Friday 28th January

Advertising Deadline - Wednesday 2nd February

In this issue......

Picture by Karen Barclay, Copyright

��

��

��

� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

��

� ��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

John A Jack Contracts Limited, Units 5/6, Tom Semple Road, Balmakeith Industrial Estate, Nairn, IV12 5QW

Telephone: 01667 455157 Email: [email protected] www.jackcontracts.co.uk

MINOR WORKS: K ITCHENS GARAGES EXTENSIONS NEW BUILD

Providinga qualityproduct

PLANT HIRE

NEW BUILD HOUSE

COMMUNITY CENTRE

MINOR WORKS

Our business encompasses all

aspects of construction and you

can be assured that we are

committed to providing the very

best workmanship and support

services and that your project will

be completed to your satisfaction

on time and within budget.

T

John

elephone: 01667 455157 Email: [email protected] ww

Jack Contracts Limited, Units 5

T

AA Jack Contracts Limited, Units 5/6,John

elephone: 01667 455157 Email: [email protected] ww

om Semple Road, Balmakeith TTom Semple Road, Balmakeith Industrial Estate, Nairn, IV12 5QW Jack Contracts Limited, Units 5/6,

NETXES

.jackcontracts.co.uk

om Semple Road, Balmakeith Industrial Estate, Nairn, IV12 5QW

welephone: 01667 455157 Email: [email protected] ww

DLIUBWENSNOISN

om Semple Road, Balmakeith Industrial Estate, Nairn, IV12 5QW

Clubs and SocietiesSSppoottLLiigghhtt

®

Picture by Roger Carr, Copyright

SpotLight on Elgin, Lossie and District February 2011 - page 3www.spotlighton.co.uk

ELGIN AND DISTRICTPARKINSON'S SUPPORTGROUPMeets in the Resource Centre at7.30pm, second Monday of themonth, September to May,excluding April, for informationgiving and sharing, support, fun,friendship and food! ContactGillian Gibson (Secretary)01343 541056 or visitwww.parkinsons.org.uk

HOPEMAN LUNCHEON CLUBServing meals to pensioners atHopeman Memorial Hall,Tuesdays 12.30pm - 1.30pm, £3per meal. Contact VioletMcPherson 830444

LAICH OF MORAY TRUSTThe bus provides transport forelderly, infirm and disabledwithin Moray e.g. Day care,Lunch Club, Sports Club,Church etc. Mainly within Moray,but sometimes further. ContactRosie Burnett 544987

LOSSIE FOLK CLUBmeets every Tuesday at 8.30pmin the Beach Bar, Lossiemouth

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

MORAY GROUP OF THERIDING FOR THE DISABLEDare looking for volunteers tohelp at our riding sessions byleading the ponies or acting as

side-helpers for our riders.Monday afternoons and/orWednesdays. We are based atCranloch Riding Centre nearElgin. No experience? Noworries - training provided. Formore info contact Denise 01343850310 or Liz 01343 556167

MORAY FLY FISHERS CLUBPromote trout fly fishing byoffering discounted access andcompetitions.

MORAY JAZZ CLUBMeets at the Red ShoesTheatre, Elgin every Thursdayfrom 8pm to 10.30pm, doorsopen at 7.30pm. Admission is£5 for non-members andeveryone is welcome. Visit ourwebsitewww.morayjazzclub.co.uk oremail us at [email protected] for more informa-tion.

MOTHERS’ UNIONAttached to the AnglicanChurch, meets every thirdWednesday, Holy Trinity Church,Elgin, 2pm. We have a variety ofspeakers etc. Men alsowelcome, meetings are open toeveryone. Contact FrancesGarrety 814149 or Lynne Taylor835861

MORAY RETIRED PERSONSFRIENDSHIP CLUB (ARPO 50)To improve the quality of life byfriendship, talks and activity forretired people over 50, contactMichael Crossland 543962

MORAY VOLUNTARYSERVICES ORGANISATIONExists to encourage and supportvoluntary activity, assist localgroups and to identify needswhich require development.Contact 01343 541713 orwww.mvso.org.uk

MORAY WHEELCHAIRCURLING CLUBMeets every Monday andWednesday afternoon 2pm -4pm from September to Marchat Moray Leisure Centre.

NATIONAL CHILDBIRTHTRUSTAntenatal classes and breast-feeding support. Regularmeetings and outings in Forresand Elgin area. For informationemail [email protected]

NEW ELGIN & ASHGROVEPUBLIC HALLAvailable for community events,private parties and regularmeetings. Contact Myra Sim552450 to book

NEW ELGIN LADIES INDOORBOWLING CLUBMeets every Thursday at 7pmfrom September to March, NewElgin Hall. Contact Susan Grant541867

SENIOR CITIZENSAFTERNOON BOWLINGMeets in Elgin CommunityCentre on Mondays, Wednes-days & Fridays 1pm-3pm. Com-mencing Monday 13thSeptember & running until mid-April. Contact 541471

If you would like details of your club or society included in this section please

let us know. All club listings are free. Not all clubs will be listed every issue.

SpotLight on Elgin & Lossie is published by WinterburnMedia Ltd, Comraich, Woodside Farm, Kinloss Iv36 3UAAll material contained within the SpotLight magazines issubject to formal copyright restrictions and therefore thereproduction of any listings, editorial, advertiser artwork orany other content, without the publishers prior consent, willbe considered a breach of copyright. All rates are per monthplus vAT and based on a Black & White 12 month series. Call 01309 690063 for more details.

SAMPLE ADvERT RATES

Box £38Big Box £71¼ Page £129½ Page £244Business Profile £416Full Page £461Enhanced Listings in What’s Onpages from £41

IT support and enhancements for your business

Tel: 01309 676151www.fireflyits.com

Email: [email protected]

Contact us today and talk to Ian or Richard

I.T. BlogA scam or two!

It’s amazing how inventive thebad guys can be when it comes toconning you out of either yourcash or personal details. Scamstend to target the weakest of usand recently we’ve had customerswho have been preyed on by veryfriendly and approachableconmen, who are exploiting theirlack of technical know-how andworst fears about their ownpersonal computer. It all starts withyour phone ringing and when youpick it up a friendly, and very per-suasive, voice advises you thatthey have detected issues withyour computer over the internet.Now, at this stage they don’t evenknow if you have a computer,although obviously most of us do,and they probably get rebuffedmore often than not. However, it’sfrightening how many people thenlog on to their computer and, byvisiting a website, give thisunknown person full access totheir system.

So now they have access toeverything on your computer, butthat isn’t enough, so next they willexplain that to fix the problem youneed to download some software,but there is a cost, so you givethem your name, address andcredit card details. Once you’vedownloaded the software thingsgenerally start to go wrong, atwhich point the voice on the otherend of the phone leaves you toyour own devices, never to beheard from again.

Now a lot of you are probablythinking that you would never fallfor this, as within this context itsounds very obvious, howeverthese conmen can be incrediblypersuasive and a reassuring voicecan get away with quite a lot underthe right circumstances. All we canreally stress is that if somebodycalls you, or you get an email youare unsure of, whatever you dodon’t go to any websites or giveout any personal details withoutgetting further advice fromsomeone that you trust. Visit ouronline blog for further advice.

Local InterestSSppoottLLiigghhtt

®

BiodiversityWhat’s it all about?

Biodiversity is a word that was coined in 1985 to describethe variety of all life on earth and the places that it lives.Biodiversity is everything from butterflies to bluebells, whelksto whales, ponds to mountain plateaux. It is the backdrop toour daily lives and it is everywhere, even in the busiest ofcities; though it is seldom noticed.

For most people the place where we first encounterbiodiversity is on our doorsteps. During our childhoodexplorations we will pick Daisies and some of us will makeDaisy chains or we will guess the time with a Dandelion clockor watch helicopter seeds fall from a Sycamore tree anddefinitely find out that Nettles and Wasps are best avoided. Aside from giving us memories of childhood exploration and

discovery, on a largerscale our economy is verymuch built on biodiversity;be it clean water fordrinking or the whiskyindustry, the grass thatthe cattle and sheep eator the landscapes thatthe tourists marvel at. It isalso a major tourismincome for our area, thesuccess of Springwatchand Autumnwatch haveshowcased the area andbrought more touristshere. Biodiversity and ourhealth and wealth areinseparable.

In Highland and Moray we are very fortunate to have somuch of interest on our doorstep. I would like to mention afew of the special species that we have up here.

Bott lenose DolphinsA population of around 130 live in the Moray Firth and rangeall the way down to the Firth of Forth. They are a major drawfor tourists and an unforgettable sight if you get a good lookat them. They are very big, which is something you might notexpect. They can be upbto 4m or 12ft long, the reason theyare so big is to keep warm in our cold waters. They are themost northerly resident population of Bottlenose Dolphins inthe world. www.scottishdolphins.info

SealsThese animals can be taken for granted as they are in mostof the harbours in our area. There are two species, the Greyand Common. The Common stays in our waters all year

round and can breed on tidal sandbanks as the pups canswim almost immediately after birth. The Grey Seal pups willbe 3 weeks old before they can swim so their breeding isrestricted to remote islands or isolated coves where the pupscan grow in safety. 40% of the world’s Grey Seal populationis found in the UK and most of that is in Scotland.www.smru.st-andrews.ac.uk/documents/IdentifyingSeals.pdf

Red SquirrelThis species is a huge favourite for its tufty ears and acrobaticantics. If you want to see it then head to your nearest coniferwoodland and see if you can spot any nibbled cones. If youare lucky they may come to the peanut feeder in yourgarden. It is amazing to think that this species may havebeen extinct in the mid-1800’s and, after some re-introduc-tions, its population sky-rocketed so much that in the late1800s and early 1900s there were squirrel hunting clubs allover the Highlands to control their numbers! The North ofScotland is the last stronghold of this species where itdoes not face competition from that American import theGrey Squirrel.www.redsquirrelsofthehighlands.co.uk

Helping Biodiversi tyPublic awareness of the decline of biodiversity worldwide isincreasing; as is the feeling that this is not inevitable andindividuals can have a positive impact on global biodiversityby taking local action. Local biodiversity action such as greenvolunteering, wildlife surveying or doing some wildlife friendlygardening can have a big positive impact and if lots of peopledo this then it will have a huge positive impact. If you would like to find out about what you can do forbiodiversity locally then get in touch with your localBiodiversity Officer.www.nesbiodiversity.org.uk • www.highlandbiodiversity.comjonathan.wi l [email protected]

page 4 - February 2011 SpotLight on Elgin, Lossie and Districttel: 01309 690063

certified environmental print

bbiigg sskkyy

© 1996 FSC A.C.Responsible forest management

TT-COC-002653SUPPLIER

Certified ISO 14001:2004International Environmental Standard

01309 [email protected]

FULL COLOURLITHO & DIGITAL PRINTING GRAPHIC DESIGN

WWee aarree aa llooccaallllyy bbaasseedd eetthhiiccaallccoommppaannyy ooffffeerriinngg ggrreeaatt pprriicceess,,qquuaalliittyy aanndd sseerrvviiccee ttoo cceerrttiiffiieeddeennvviirroonnmmeennttaall ssttaannddaarrddss!!

Ian’s Handyman Service

A tidy and friendly handyman service based in Urquhart

01343 842761 or 07737083985

namyddynndaanHHa eSSe namddyndss Hn’n sIaaanIIan

HaHanan y

07737083985or 61 343 842701y handyman service based in UrqA tidy and friendl

eiccceviiicevvicrrveerSeS

07737083985tuhary handyman service based in Urq ��

� ��

��

��

��

��

��

�

��

Slating � Tiling � Fascias � GutteringSingle Ply & GRP Flat Roof SystemsGeneral property maintenance service.

Chartered surveyor ref on request01343 85006307765 947025

email: [email protected]

RROOOOFF WWIIZZAARRDDRROO OFOF WWIZARDIZARD

MORAY BASED ROOFING SPECIALIST

FAMILY RUN FOR 21 YEARS

Home Comfortsby Sandra

Bedding, Cushions& Blinds

CurtainsReady made or Made to order

also

5 Orchard Road, Forres01309 671617

Closed

Feb 7th ‘till

Feb 17th

Pastoral letterand Tide Times

SSppoottLLiigghhtt®

Many years ago I worked withsomeone whose attitude to lifewas, in some respects, enviable.She would breeze into work,laugh her way through theproblems of the day and excusemistakes (many of them her own)with a rueful chuckle. With acheerful “that’s me off then”, shewould disappear to attend to herown family needs. One of herfavourite lines was a phrase shespotted on a bookmark - don’tworry and don’t hurry and don’tforget to smell the flowers.

Those who are able to go throughlife with such a cheerful andcarefree spirit are blessed -although I confess it cansometimes be a bit wearing onothers around them - particularlyif they sometimes have the task ofclearing up after the happy-go-lucky individual.

Neither are we all naturallyendowed with the same ability tosimply carry on. Some of us by

nature are of a gloomier cast ofmind; we struggle to lift ourselvesafter a setback and may often bein sore need of a comforting armrather than a cheery word.

Frequently it is those who them-selves have experienced traumaand disappointment who are ableto sympathize and help others insimilar circumstances. That is theway the apostle Paul viewed bothhis experiences and God’s expe-rience - as an aid to understand-ing and helping others.

He said “Praise be to the God andFather of our Lord Jesus Christ,the Father of compassion and theGod of all comfort, who comfortsus in all our troubles, so that wecan comfort those in any troublewith the comfort we ourselveshave received from God.”(2 Corinthians 1:3-4)

It is surely of great help to us notonly to know that God under-stands our situation - but also that

he has gone to the trouble ofshowing us he understands us bysending his Son to live like us.Having been shown and havingreceived that comfort from Godwe are then encouraged to usethat experience to benefit others.

So then to comfort others is notjust about expressing our sympa-thies - but to show by our actionsthat we genuinely care enoughabout their situation to dosomething for them.

It is by the action of God that wesee his words are real; likewise itwill be by active involvement inthe needs of others that they willsee our expressions of cheerful-ness are not just lines borrowedfrom a book but the overflow of aloving heart.

Colin MorrisonElgin & Forres Free Church ofScotland

Picture by Bethea Robertson, Copyright

page 6 - February 2011 SpotLight on Elgin, Lossie and District

Walking on the beach should bepossible 2 hours either side ofthese times

AM PM1 TU 04.38 17.092 W 05.17 17.473 TH 05.52 18.214 F 06.25 18.525 SA 06.55 19.226 SU 07.25 19.50

AM PM7 M 07.55 20.208 TU 08.26 20.529 W 09.01 21.2710 TH 09.40 22.0911 F 10.32 23.0412 SA 11.4513 SU 00.26 13.2314 M 02.02 14.4615 TU 03.13 15.4316 W 04.05 16.3117 TH 04.49 17.16

AM PM18 F 05.31 17.5919 SA 06.12 18.4220 SU 06.52 19.2421 M 07.33 20.0622 TU 08.14 20.4923 W 08.59 21.3724 TH 09.51 22.3125 F 10.58 23.4326 SA 12.2827 SU 01.13 14.0928 M 02.40 15.21

LOW TIDE TIMES FOR LOSSIE INFEBRUARY

New build & House extensions Loft conversions & Insurance work

Renovations including new kitchens & bathrooms Commercial property

Moray Council & M.O.D. ContractsVisit us at: www.stbuild.co.uk

PVCU Conservatories Sunlounges

Windows, Doors & CladdingVisit us at: www.stvision.co.uk

Greshop Ind Estate Forres Tel: 01309 677747

Windows and ConseratoriesA Divis ion of Sinclair Taylor Bui ld ing Services

��

��

��

��

� ��

��

��

��

��

��

� ��

��

� ��

��

��

��

PAINT A POT STUDIO

Opening Times: Tue, Wed,Thu, Fri 12.30 – 4.30Sat 10 - 4.30 Sun 10 - 2 Mon – Closed

Call in or Contact Emma for more information.Web: www.pottyexpressions.co.uk

Email: [email protected]

01309 673696 45 High Street, Forres

Children & Adult Parties, Hand & Foot Prints,Gifts, Corporate Events,

Signature Plates and more!

Church MeetingsSSppoottLLiigghhtt

®

Picture by Brian J Smith, Copyright

Professional Flooring Installations

CARPETS - VINYLSLUXURY VINYL TILES

SOLID WOOD & LAMINATE FLOORSDOMESTIC & COMMERCIALALL SUPPLIED AND FITTED

TEL:01309 69483507775 837074

[email protected]

Mike R Duff FlooringElgin & District

1100%% OOFFFFEEVVEERRYYTTHHIINNGG**

when you produce

this voucher at time

of order.*February only

Lossiemouth Baptist Church meetsevery Sunday 9.30am, 11.30am and6pm. Junior Church Sunday 11.30amand Kids Church (P4-P7) Thursdays6.15pm-8pm. Contact Rev. RaeMackenzie 812062 www.lossiebaptist.orgLossiemouth United Free Church ofScotland meets Sunday 11am and 6pm,including Sunday School. Contact Rev.Alexander Ritchie 810262www.ufcos.org.uk/lossieSt James Church of Scotland,Lossiemouth Family Worship 11amincluding creche and Sunday School;Evening Service 6pm; Swordfish YouthGroup 7pm. Contact Rev. GrahamCrawford 07817 504042St Margaret’s Church, LossiemouthFamily Eucharist 9.30am; HolyCommunion 10am Thursdays; EveningPrayer 5pm ThursdaysSt Gerardines High ChurchLossiemouth, Contact 813146St Sylvester's Catholic Church, ElginVigil Mass Saturday 7pm; Sunday Mass11.45am. Contact 542280www.stsylvesters.netLossiemouth Gospel Hall meets everySunday for Sunday Club at 9.30am,Gospel Meeting at 6.30pm. Furtherdetails 812987 or visit the website at www.lossiemouthgospelhall.org.uk Burghead Church Every Sunday at11.30am. Contact 01309 690931Hopeman Baptist Church meets every

Sunday 11am & 6pm. Everyonewelcome. Contact Rev. S.J. Macdonald831175 or visit the website www.hopemanbaptist.org.ukParish of Duffus, Spynie and HopemanFirst Sunday of each month, one service(10.30 a.m.) in Hopeman if five Sundaysin the month, all other SundaysHopeman 10am, Duffus or Spynie11.30am. Contact Rev. Bruce Lawrie830276 or email: [email protected] - Pluscarden Church SundayService Pluscarden 10am and EveningService 6.30pm 3rd Sunday each month;Birnie 11.30am and Evening Service6.30pm 1st Sunday each monthScottish Episcopal Church HolyTrinity, Elgin Sunday Services - 8amHoly Communion; 11am FamilyEucharist; 6.30pm Evensong, tel: 547505Elgin & Forres Free Church ofScotland Sunday Sevice 11am includingSunday School & Creche; EveningService 6pm, Midweek MeetingWednesday 7.30pm. Contact Colin Morrison 542196Elgin Community Church SundayMorning Service 10.30am; Evening Fel-lowship & Youth Group at 6pm.Contact 546654Elgin City Church Every Sunday10.30am at Elgin Community Centre -childrens church & creche available.Contact 543624

Elgin High Church Sunday 11am;Evening Service 2nd Sunday eachmonth 6.30pm. Contact Rev. JulieWoods 542449 or [email protected] Church 1st Sunday of each monthat 11.30am. Contact 01309 690931St Giles & St Columba’s South, ElginSunday 9.30am at St Columba’s South &11am at St Giles Church, Wednesday7.30pm & Thursday 12.30pm at St. GilesChurch. Rev. George Rollo 547208www.elginstgiles.orgElgin Baptist Church Family MorningWorship (including creche), SundaySchool and Bible Class 11am (1stSunday each month at Seafield Primary);Evening Service 6pm; Youth Fellowship7.30pm. Rev. Graham Swanson 547743Moray Grace FellowshipMeets Sunday mornings 10.30am inAlves Village Hall. Contact Vic Cameronfor more details tel. 850142 [email protected] or atwww.moraygrace.wordpress.comSt Andrews-Lhanbryd & UrquhartParish ChurchMorning Worship, including YoungChurch and Créche every Sunday at11am. Evening Services on last Sundayof month at St Margaret's Hall, Urquhartat 7pm. Tel: Andrew Robertson 843765If you are a member of a church not listedhere please email us the details and we mayprint this in future issues.


INDUSTRIAL

COMMERCIALCOMMERCIAL

DOMESTIC

McDonald & Munro Ltd

ElectricalEngineers & Contractors

4 Moycroft Industrial Estate, Elgin

STYLE, QUALITY& VALUE

Show Home Opening Times:Thursday to Monday 11:30am till 5pm

2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes at Meadow Lea, Nairn

Sales O�ce Telephone: 01667 452508www.kylaurenhomes.co.uk

15%SHARED

EQUITY

AVAILABLE

ON SELECTED

PLOTS*

Reserve your new home now for 2011

Partexchange

available onselected

plots*

* O�ers available on selected plots subject to availability and Kylauren Homes terms & conditions

Council NewsSSppoottLLiigghhtt

®

heldon Community Council: meetings 2/11/10;

21/12/10; 1/2/11; 15/3/11; 26/4/11; 7/6/11; 19/7/11; 30/8/11

and 18/10/11 - 7.30pm at mosstowie Primary School.

Contact: angela hyland Secretary) 545360.

Burghead & Cummingston Community Council:

meets first Thursday of every month (excluding July),

7.30pm at Burghead harbour masters office. Contact:

Chris Tuke (Secretary) 835537.

otheR CommUNity CoUNCil CoNtaCtS

Guest Speaker

Rae Cameron, grampian fire & Rescue

Service gave a detailed presentation on

the Draft integrated Risk management

Plan, followed by members questions.

Q. The home Safety visits offered to the

elderly are a very good service. how will

the budget cuts affect this service?

a. We have managed to achieve the 4%

reduction this year without any reduction

in service, although it will get tougher in

future years.

Q. how do we pass information on re-

questing home Safety visits?

a. These can be arranged through the

local fire Station or submitted on-line via

the grampian fire and Rescue Service

Website.

Q. i have concerns regarding the possi-

bility of not attending an automatic fire

alarm event during the day in industrial

premises that are thought to be occupied.

if one of those automatic fire alarms goes

off and you think is occupied but in fact is

not it would worry me if there was no at-

tendance and therefore think the

minimum requirement should be a

response vehicle to check.

a. This is a concern for the fire service

also and will be addressed.

Q. has there ever been any discussion

regarding charging companies for false

alarm call-outs?

a. There has never been a charge for any

emergency call-outs and i would not like

to see that happen as it may deter people

from calling.

Q. What equipment is available at the

elgin fire Station?

a. 2 x fire engines; Swift water rescue

team - including one boat; high volume

pump; instant support vehicle; forestry

unit; 5 x full time fire fighters on duty

24/7; Deputies; 4 x other staff in support;

2 x fire Safety officers

Q. how useful has the Practice house

been for training regarding breathing

apparatus etc?

a. We are fortunate in moray; we have a

3 bedroomed practice house in Tomintoul

that is critical for training purposes.

Police Business and National Security

Update

PC harris advised that the Standing

Complaint regarding skateboarding on

the Plainstones is ongoing. he also said

that the Police are happy to work

alongside the elgin north area forum

regarding the litter issue at the academy

and reported that ongoing investigations

are taking place with regard to anti-social

behaviour that has been taking place at

the Doocot Park over the past month. PC

harris also advised that high visibility

policing is taking place in the Town

Centre to target shoplifting, which has

been a problem.

Committee Reports

• Planning - Bryan Watson advised that

the Sainsbury’s proposal is ongoing and

asked members to look at the new

defined proposals which are available on

the moray Council website and let him

know of any concerns. Cllr Divers

advised that there had been some objec-

tions from immediate neighbours that can

be found on the web page.

• Concerns were raised regarding parking

on moss Street should the new islamic

Centre open. The Chairman agreed to

liaise with Bryan Watson regarding the

possibility of putting in an objection on the

grounds of inadequate parking provision.

• Recreation & Leisure - anne glover

reported that Denise gormley has drafted

letters to Primary Schools regarding

Continued on Page 22

exTRaCTS fRom The DRafT minuTeS of The meeTing of 14Th DeCemBeR 2010 of The CiTy & RoyaL BuRgh of eLgin CommuniTy CounCiL

Picture by Karen Barclay , Copyright


Parliament

Blog”“

The recent winter weatherreminded us all of Moray’sstrong community spirit.Folk were helping eachother throughout all ourlocal communities,clearing snow and

checking on the welfare of neighbours. Weowe a big thanks to all the council workersand others who went that extra mile to keepsociety ticking over. Every cloud has a silverlining - even snow clouds - and many peopleI have spoken to have said that the winterweather has meant that they have spent moretime at home with their families. Perhaps itmakes us all realise that our usual hectic livesdon’t leave enough time with our families andas every family knows, before we know it, ouryoung kids are all grown up and we wonderwhere the time went.

Spring is slowly creepingup on us, which I am surewe are all fairly gladabout around Morayafter some horrendouswinter weather over agood number of weeks.

With it of course comes lighter nights and,hopefully, some milder temperatures,which means I will have absolutely no excuse not to be exercising after the winter nights. My MSP colleague inMoray will no doubt be ensuring that isthe case by handing me large quantities ofleaflets to deliver for the May election.Politics aside, an election certainly helpsshift some excess pounds that might havebeen gained!

Richard Lochhead MSP

Angus Robertson MP

ThePictureFramer

Apersonal custom framing service foroils, watercolours, photographs,

tapestries, prints, medals, mirrors etc.

27 North Street, Bishopmill, Elgin IV30 4EETel: 01343 548 877

��

ELGIN FOCHABERSHOPEMAN LOSSIEMOUTH

Elgin Community Centre - Mon, Wed & SatMemorial Hall Hopeman - Tues

Lossiemouth Community Centre - ThuInstitute Hall Fochabers - Fri

Email: [email protected] www.moraydance.co.ukDON’T DELAY BOOK TODAY!!! TEL: 07917533516

Moray Dance

eschool@y

Y BOOK TAT DEL’DONnstitut

dancyaEmail: mor

Iossiemouth CL

emorMommunitin CElg

.uk

07917533516TEL: Y!!! AODY BOOK TY BOOK TODi

o.cedancya.morwwom w.cahooeschool@y

rochabers - Fy C

e Hall FnstituthuTe - treny C

ochabers - Fommunitossiemouth C

uesTial Hall Hopeman - y C

emortaed & SWon, e - Mtreny C

ial Hall Hopeman - ommunit

.uk

M A C K E N Z I E & C R U I C K S H A N K

If you like it here, you’ll love it there...

With so many bargains in store You’ll be needing one of these

Garden Centre1 West Rd,Greshop Estate,Forres,IV36 2GW01309 696940

Department Store107-111 High St,Forres,IV36 1AA01309 672248

*Terms and Conditions Apply

Visit M&C during February and get a FREEtea or coffee*

I would LOVE

a delicious M&C tea or

coffee please!

One FREE cup of Tea or Coffee per voucher

Valid 9am -11.30amand 3pm-4pmat either the

Garden Centre or High Street Store

Offer ends Feb 28 2011

&M C

-----------------------------------------

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

-----------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Michael Sharp Joinery

ALL TIMBER FRAMED BUILDS

FOR A FREE QUOTETEL: 07834 760212

FOR A FREE QUOTETEL: 07834 760212

ALL UILDSTIMBER FRAMED BALL UILDS

Tel : 01542 810293

Canine Behaviourist & Trainer“Communicating with dogs naturally in your own home”

Joanne Newsome dip.dog.psy MSFTR MOC

Puppy Training • Obedience • Problem Behaviour

M a i n R o a d , A l v e s01343 850646

Situated in Alves, the Crooked Inn offers the charm of a village pub & restaurant with a

traditional log burning fire.

TUESDAY TO SATURDAY2 COURSE ONLY £6.95

WEAR

MENUMAIN MENUSTILL AVAILABLEALL WEEK

Most of our meal prices are NOW cheaper than they’ve EVER BEEN! MEAL PRICES

Half Portion £5.95 Full Portion £8.50 Sunday Roast Dinner

Includes Free soup!

VALENTINE11TH, 12TH,13TH,14TH FEB

10% OFF MEALS

MEAL DEAL

TAKEAWAY

AVAILABLE

TUE - FRI

Menu on request

quest

EARMENU

TUE - FRIu on reTUE - FRI

quest

MenTUE - FRIu on re

AKEAAILAVAV

AKEAABLEABLE

TUE - FRIWA

AILTUE - FRI

AKEA

TUE - FRIVTUE - FRIATUE - FRIAVTUE - FRI

YAABLE

AYWABLEAKEA

AILTUE - FRI

AKEAWT

KEEKEEEWWELLLLAAL ELLEBBLAABLLAIILAAIVVAAAVLLLLIILTTIS UNNUEENMMENIINAAIMMA

es Free soup!

MEAL PRICES

ludInc

10% OFF ME11TH, 12TH,13TH,14

ALEVVALE

MEAL PRICES

es Free soup!

10% OFF ME11TH, 12TH,13TH,14

NTINALE

A DEAL TO GET YOU MOVING. Right now, you can reserve a new home in Elgin for just £100 (until 28th February 2011). And when you thought this deal couldn’t get any better, we’ll also pay your mortgage for 12 months*, give you £1,000 cash back and, on selected plots, include all the floor coverings.

Hamilton Gardens open Thursday to Monday, 10.30am to 5.30pm.Westfields open Friday to Sunday, 10.30am to 5.30pm.

robertsonhomes.co.uk

*£700-£1000 mortgage subsidy for 1 year, for reservations taken prior to 28th February 2011, and legal completion no later than 31st March 2011. Offer advertised is available on selected plots and developments, not available in conjunction with any other offer, and is subject to Robertson Homes terms and conditions. Images used are typical of a Robertson Home and may not be representative of the particular developments advertised.

Hamilton Gardens0845 504 9900 Sat Nav: IV30 5PA

Westfields0844 247 2160 Sat Nav: IV30 6BB

DON’TMISSOUT

Beaver Travel, 78 High Street, Forres Beaver Travel, 2-6 South Street, Elgin

Beaver Travel in Forres is also a ticket agent for Eden Court Theatre, Inverness - at Box Office Prices

FORRES01309 672203

ELGIN01343 548844

All prices areper person for

7 nights

Local Departures for 2011

FROM INVERNESS FROM ABERDEEN

Portugal 16th May4 star all-inclusive....................... from £689

Sorrento 25th JuneB&B................. from £549

Venetian Riviera3rd July B&B .. from £579

Lake Garda 3rd July and 16th OctoberB&B................. from £469

Treasures of Tuscany 4th June HB... from £649

Sorrento 4th JuneB&B................. from £549

Sicily11th Jun HB ... from £599

Lake Garda 19th June B&B ................. from £548

Dubrovnik 27th June, 12th Sept HB.. from £609

www.beavtrav.com

�(�%' � �1!-*,0% ' /! +�/�$ 3�$**��*�0&

�0%'/%)#��/�$2*-&��-%�

�+!)�"-*(��*)�/*��-%"-*(��/*��) ��/0- �3��/*��

��%#$��/-!!/��'#%)�*-�3��!'��*��

��

�-!..��-%��!- �.$!-3

��/�$2*-&��0%'/%)#�'�..!.


INTRODUCTION:Located just a few miles east of Elgin, thewoodland and countryside around thevillage of Lhanbryde provide a great oppor-tunity for outdoor access.Starting at the map board in centre of theold village (on St. Andrews Road).

THE ROUTE & FEATURES OF INTEREST:Loch na Bo is a picturesque man madeloch to the south of Lhanbryde. It is sur-rounded by woodland and is full of wildlife,including red squirrels, Daubenton bats,mink and swans.To reach Loch na Bo follow the GarmouthRoad and turn right at the playing field pastthe Community Centre. Take the secondleft onto Elsher Road and at the far end,

walk down the slope onto the path thatruns along the back of the cemetery. Turnright and follow the track to the A96.Cross this road with care. Follow theprivate road directly opposite. This leadsyou to a waymarked path around the Loch.TERRAIN: Pavements, farm tracks andinformal woodland paths (gravel andearth). Some paths can be muddy inplaces, so stout footwear is recommended.SIGNAGE: Partly SignedWALK GRADE: ModerateAn undulating path of between one andfour miles, which may have a few shortsteep sections and/or varying surfaces.MILEAGE: 4 MilesESTIMATED WALKING TIME: 2 Hours

Informationkindly

suppliedby

Local WalksSSppoottLLiigghhtt

®

Loch Na Bo WalkLhanbryde

The complete house furnishers

Nobody knows furniturelike the specialists

Nobody knows furniturelike the specialists

160/162 Mid Steet, KeithTel: 01542 882872

Open Mon - Sat 9am - 5pmwww.thirdsfurniture.webs.com

FREE delivery up to 50 miles radius

SALEGenuine Reductionsin all departments...

...Suites, Dining,Lounge Furniture,Beds andBedroom Furniture NOW ONLY£1299

was £2699VALE LUCY SUITE

3’ ELECTRIC RISERBEDS

OFFERING YOU THE LATEST CONTEMPORARY STYLESAS WELL AS TRADITIONAL RANGES

FROM£550 +

VAT

ALE LUCY SUITEALE LUCY SUITEALE LUCY SUITEALE LUCY SUITEALE LUCY SUITEALE LUCY SUITEALE LUCY SUITEALE LUCY SUITEALE LUCY SUITEALE LUCY SUITEALE LUCY SUITEALE LUCY SUITEALE LUCY SUITEVVVALE LUCY SUITEVALE LUCY SUITE

3’ E3’ E3’ E3’ ELELECTRCTRCTRIC RISEIC RISEIC RISEIC RISEIC RISEIC RISERBEDSBEDSBEDSBEDS

9£129£1299OW ONLLL

£129OW ON

£129OW ONL

£129NNOW ON Y

OW ON

RBEDS £550 V

FROM£550 T

FROM

AATVVA£550 +

RINOFFE

NobNobNobody ke the spe the sp

nononows furniturdy kliklike the spe the spe the spe the spe the spe the spe the specialistse the spliklik

dy kdy k

AS WELL AS TRADITIONST CONTETEAATE LG YOU THERIN

ws furniturws furniturws furniturws furniturws furniturws furniturws furniturws furniturws furnitureeecialistsecialistsecialistsecialistsecialistsecialistsecialistsecialistsecialists

ws furniturws furniturws furniturews furniture

SGEAL RANAS WELL AS TRADITIONSYLEARY STMPORST CONTE

£550 V TAATVVA£550

o 50 miles ry up terFREE deliv adiuso 50 miles r

What’s OnSSppoottLLiigghhtt

®Advertise your event here from only £41

plus VAT. Call 01309 690063 or email

[email protected]

Deadline for March issue is

Wednesday 2nd February


JANUARY28 fridaymoray society antiques night, 7.30pm, elginmuseum hall, bring along your favourite possession- a novelty item or antique -for discussion, valuationsnot featured, £5, contact gordon milne tel: 890281

FEBRUARY1-28 tuesday - mondayexhibition on the people of moray, local heritagecentre, institution road, elgin, tel: 569011 or visitwww.moray.gov.uk/localheritage

5 saturdaysoup & sweet lunch for christian aid & holy trinitychurch, 12noon-2pm, jewellery stall, holy trinitychurch hall, elgin, tel: 541324 for more detailsbothy ballads - champion of champions, 7pm (doorsopen 6.15pm), elgin town hall, tickets, £8.50upstairs, £7.50 downstairs, available elgin library,cooper park, elgin, tel: 562600, judge - joe aitken;compere - raymond wood; guest entertainers - colincampbell and ian cruickshank, organised by rotaryclub of elgin

12 saturdayforres farmers market, 10am-2pm, drill hall, forrestbc, contact anne marie for details tel: 01309 691616comedy night, the loft venue, by kinloss, tel: 850111or vist www.loftgigs.co.uk

13 sundayfourth annual moray wedding exhibition, 11am-4pm,elgin town hall, tel: 821188 for more details

18 fridayred hot chilli pipers, 7:30pm, ogstoun theatre, gor-donstoun school, nr elgin, £12/£6, visit our website

www.thegcs.org.uk for details or tel: 01343 837917

19 saturdaymoray ceilidh club - celilidh with the dandy ceilidhband, 8pm, bishopmill hall, elgin, byob, for moredetails visit www.moraycc.orgcousti, the loft venue, by kinloss, tel: 850111 or vistwww.loftgigs.co.uk

22 tuesdayfamous people of moray by graeme wilson, 7pm,local heritage centre, institution road, elgin, for moredetails contact elgin library tel: 562600 or visitwww.moray.gov.uk

24 thursdayscottish opera, 7.30pm, universal hall, findhorn,£11/£5 concessions, tel: 01309 691170 for details

Comedy NightThe Loft VenueSaturday 12th FebruaryWelcome to the ‘Definitely Not Valentines’ - an evening ofhumour from some of Scotland’s outstanding comedianswww.loftgigs.co.uk tel: 01343 850111

Cousti at The Loft VenueSaturday 19th FebruaryCousti along with their many fans nowlook forward to the release of their longawaited debut album ‘String To Tracks’ &are already hard at work with a follow up.www.loftgigs.co.uk tel: 01343 850111

JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2011

��!��#��()+(/-/())(% ��"""'��'��' ��

��&�()+(/�-/)).(��"��"""' � � ! � � � � � � � � � ' � � ' �

��%��

��%!��#��!�*��!!� �� $�*,��%�.&+(��

011,03� *24+ �-�� .��"�� !� !�� &�"�� !��"�� %!"��!�� !&�� '��!/ �� "!�(� ��/ � �� #��!�� '�!!�/ �� "�� $�� " ��&

��(�� )��!��#��&��(�� !��5�� !*!�� )

��

��

Cinema Listings

February 2011

Universal Hall, FindhornShowing films throughout the

year. Visit www.findhorn.org/uhall

or call 01309 691170 for details.

Moray Playhouse, Elgin

New Screenings begin on Fridays

Call 01343 542680 or visit

www.morayplayhouse.co.ukPortessie Public HallRegular films including

Saturday matinees.

For further details email

[email protected]

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

Black Swan (15)

The Way Back (12a)

Lifecycles (8+)

plus many others

Visit www.eden-court.co.uk or

call 01463 234234 for details

Vue Cinema, Inverness

From 28th January

Tangled (PG)

From 4th February

The Fighter (15)

From 11th February

Gnomeo & Juliet (U)

Yogi Bear (U)

From 18th February

Paul (tbc)

I Am Number 4 (12a)

KidsAM - Every Saturday & Sunday at10.15am - 95p per ticket

Seniors Club - Every Tuesday at12.30pm - £3 inc. refreshments

NEW Teen ScreenEvery Thursday & Friday£1.95 2D or £2.95 3D

Visit www.myvue.com for details

Cinema Nairn

Visit cinemanairn.blogspot.com or

contact Nairn Community Centre

on 01667 453476 for details

SpotLight on Elgin, Lossie and District February 2011 - page 17www.spotlighton.co.uk

1-31 tuesday - thursdayold elgin in photographs, local heritage centre, institution road, elgin, tel: 569011 or visitwww.moray.gov.uk/localheritage1 tuesdaybook sale - sale of withdrawn library stock to includebooks, cd’s, videos, dvd’s all at bargain prices,12noon-8pm, elgin library, tel: 5626192 wednesdaybook sale - sale of withdrawn library stock to includebooks, cd’s, videos, dvd’s all at bargain prices,10am-8pm, elgin library, tel: 5626193 thursdaypure brass, 7:30pm, south room, gordonstounschool, nr elgin, £12/£6, visit our websitewww.thegcs.org.uk for details or tel: 01343 8379174 fridayback to the future - ‘elgin in style’, 7.30pm, elgintown hall, showcasing a number of city centre busi-nesses using drama, dance & live music, brought toyou by elgin business improvement district (bid) andthe out of the darkness theatre company, £7, visitwww.elginbid.co.uk for more details8 tuesdaypancake coffee morning for christian aid, 10am-12noon, elgin high church, contact joan cook fordetails tel: 544461spring melodies featuring local musicians, 2.30pm,lossiemouth library, for more details contact elginlibrary tel: 562600 or visit www.moray.gov.uk9 wednesdayalejandro ziegler tango quartet, 7.30pm, universalhall, findhorn, £10/£8/£6, tel: 01309 6911709 wednesday to 12 saturdayelgin musical theatre present disney’s beauty andthe beast, 7.30pm (including saturday matinee),elgin town hall, a treat for all ages, tickets on sale atmathieson’s, batchen street, elgin or tel: 547765, formore details visit our website www.elginmusicaltheatre.co.uk12 saturdayslam, the loft venue, by kinloss, £15/£20, tel: 850111or vist www.loftgigs.co.uk18 fridaya history of the province of moray by bruce bishop,7pm, elgin library, for more details contact elginlibrary tel: 562600 or visit www.moray.gov.ukmatt andersen, the loft venue, by kinloss, tel: 850111or vist www.loftgigs.co.uk19 saturdaythe wiyos, 8pm, universal hall, findhorn, £13/£11/£8,tel: 01309 691170 for details20 sundaymatt andersen take 2, the loft venue, by kinloss, tel:

850111 or vist www.loftgigs.co.uk25 fridayshe’koyokh klezmer ensemble, 8pm, universal hall,findhorn, £10/£8/£6, tel: 01309 691170 for details26 saturdayelgin high church spring sale, 10am-12noon, highchurch hall, elgin, all the usual stalls27 sundayscotland’s census 2011, further details can be foundat www.gro-scotland.gov.uk29 tuesdaycharity chic : dress well for less by the british redcross, 7pm, elgin library, for more details contactelgin library tel: 562600 or visit www.moray.gov.ukfamous buildings of moray by graeme wilson, 7pm,local heritage centre, institution road, elgin, for moredetails contact elgin library tel: 562600 or visitwww.moray.gov.uk

MARCH 2011 in brief


Granarybar and club

Tel 01343 5517514-18 ThundertonPlace, Elgin

the

email:[email protected]

Great Food,Great surroundings,

Great Night out!

HOW THE “WHAT’S ON” WORKS

all line listings are free

send us details of any events coming up to

[email protected]

Permissable events include any event open to the public (whether

they have a ticket price or not, charitable or money-making) such as;

pub music, entertainment, coffee mornings, fetes, fairs, rallies, walks,

runs, sports, theatre, drama, car boots, markets, crafts, equestrian,

fundraising etc etc...

If you would like an enhanced listing (white box) this costs from £41

plus vat. Call 01309 690063 for details.

Deadline for March Issue is Wednesday 2nd February

� �! �� &� ��!�� #� �! ��

� �� &�� %��"��

� !��%�� #� ��

� ��!��

� �� %��(��&��$��)

��

��(*+,*0)�./+-//"""'�� '��'!�

��

Let’s all EMBRACE ELGIN and put the VIBRANCY back into the CITY CENTRE

Back to the future

Brought to you by: Elgin Business Improvement District (BID) and the Out of Darkness Theatre Company

Tickets £7.00 on sale from Monday 7th February. Concessions £5.00.For more information see www.elginbid.co.uk

Told through drama, dance and live music with a focus on the rich history of Elgin (people and place) - BACK TO THE FUTURE – ELGIN IN STYLE – will showcase a number of City Centre businesses from the fashion, hair and beauty industry. This spectacular

event brings together a wide range of fashions for all ages, tastes and uses. Prize draw for all ticket holders, charity raffle and free hospitality. An evening not to be missed!!

�7�,6�3266,%/(�72�%22.�$6$1�(;+,%,725�)25�7+,6

)$17$67,&�(;+,%,7,21��)25025(�,1)250$7,21�3/($6((0$,/�0$5.(7,1*�025$<�:('',1*(;+,%,7,21�&2�8.

25�&217$&7��/,9(�"5((��+2&2/$7(

�$&725<�21��

�;+,%,7256�%22.('�$7�7+(�7,0(�2)�*2,1*�72�35(66�

�/7(51$7,9(��(5(021<��:::�*(77,1*0$55,(',16&27/$1'�25*��48$3/$<�!&27/$1'��:::�$48$3/$<6&27/$1'�&20��6��!((��7��(:(//(5<�� $1'/(�!&(176��&$1'/(6&(176,19(51(66�*0$,/�&20�� $3785(�+272*5$3+<��:::�&$3785(�3+272*5$3+<�&2�8.�� (%(1+$06�#('',1*�!(59,&(�� 20(��$.(5<��8&.,(��7'�� 163,5$7,21$/��$53,1*��:::�,163,5$7,21$/+$53,1*�&2�8.�� (55<��2:,(��+272*5$3+<�:::�.(55<�%2:,(�3+272*5$3+<�&20�� 12&.20,(��27(/��:::�.12&.20,(�&2�8.�� $��55��287,48(�:::�/$255�&20��$55<��(��,;��:::�0$55<0(3,;�&2�8.�� /,9(�"5((��+2&2/$7(��:::�2/,9(75((2)(/*,1�&2�8.�� +�!(:�"$57$1��6.(55</2'*(�+270$,/�&20�� $01((��27(/��:::�5$01((+27(/�&20��!&277�#,1&+(67(5��+272*5$3+<��:::�6-:,1&+(67(5�&20��#21'(5/$1'��:::�:21'(5/$1'8.�&20

�9(5<21(�:$176�7+(,5�:('',1*�72�%(�7+(�0267�3(5)(&7�'$<�2)�7+(,5�/,)(��$.,1*�(9(5<7+,1*�58160227+/<�&$1�5(48,5(�0(7,&8/286�35(3$5$7,21�$1'�3/$11,1*��520�),1',1*�$�9(18(��*25*(286)/2:(56�72�%5,'$/�6+2:(56��:('',1*�:($5�72�67$7,21(5<��7+(�/,67�2)�7+,1*6�72�25*$1,6(�6((06$/0267�(1'/(66��!2�:+(7+(5�<28�9(�-867�3233('�7+(�48(67,21�72�<285�/29('�21(��25�$5(�7+,1.,1*2)�7<,1*�7+(�.127�,1�7+(�)8785(��:+(5(�'2�<28�%(*,1��#,7+�285�)$%8/286��;+,%,7,21��,5(&725<�2)&2856(�

"+(��2857+��118$/��25$<�#('',1*��;+,%,7,21�!81'$<��7+��(%58$5<�$7��/*,1�"2:1��$//��$0�72��30

,7�6�)5((72�$77(1'

FABRICCORNER SOFA

£1499 £999

£795NOWONLY

ABRICFFABRICABRIC

979£999

CORNER SOF

7YONOWLONLOWLLYOW YONONLYNOWLYN

ONNOW

ACORNER SOFCORNER SOFA

59£999

Continued from Page 10

Street name Bank as previously

discussed, and asked for approval to

purchase gift vouchers as prizes to the

value of £30/£50. approved.

• Roads & Transportation - murray Ross

reported that notes on the meeting

between moray Council, Transport

Scotland and Bear Scotland had been

e-mailed to all members. members

should pass any comments to murray

Ross. murray Ross advised that the

C&RBoeCC R&T Committee were

keeping these items on their agenda

and would be responding to the

necessary parties, as they felt the a96

was a disgrace. murray Ross thanked

Cllr Russell for highlighting the R&T

Committee’s concerns. it was agreed for

murray Ross to hand over correspon-

dence regarding the planning applica-

tion to have a link up of footpath at Boots

Chemist, Thornhill Drive to the cycle way

on Thornhill Road to the Planning

Committee for action.

• murray Ross advised that he had been

asked if a dog bin could be situated

behind the cemetery by Reiket Lane.

Cllr Divers advised that a bin was in

place at Langstone Place. murray Ross

agreed to inform the member of public.

Concerns were also raised concerning

the bins not being able to open during

freezing temperatures. Cllr Divers

advised that black and red bins were

now dual-purpose bins.

• murray Ross raised concerns

regarding communication on refuge col-

lection during the festive period, the

following suggestions were made:

• new page for handbook

• note in every door

• Sticker on each bin

Cllr Russell advised that it would be too

costly to hand deliver notes to every

door. Details can be found on the moray

Council website and details are adver-

tised in the northern Scot and mfR.

• murray Ross suggested the need for

more grit bins to allow members of the

public to clear their own streets. Cllr

Russell advised that individuals could

make a request for a grit bin and this

would be considered.

• Cllr Russell advised that the urban

freedom Process proposals have now

been approved.

• murray Ross stated that the

C&RBoeCC R&T Committee was

arranging a meeting with Lorna

Davidson to discuss the Relief Roads

proposed routes consultation and would

inform members of the date, time and

venue. murray Ross suggested that

members feed comments back to the

R&T Committee after viewing these

proposed plans. Public consultations are

due to take place on 27/28th Jan. 2011

• murray Ross reported that the speed

limit at Duffus Road has now become

40mph and that the C&RBoeCC R&T

Committee would review this after six

months, as previously agreed.

a.o.C.B.

• The Chairman advised that John

mcCrank of the ne Scotland Credit

union would like to work with the

Community Council regarding the Local

Plan. Details can be obtained from the

Chairman if anyone is interested.

• alex macmillan stated that he has

received correspondence from the

Scottish fair Trade forum to establish

whether elgin has a fair Trade group or

if they were interested in establishing

one. The environment Committee

agreed to look into the possibility of elgin

becoming a fair Trade City.

• alex macmillan advised that a member

of public had highlighted that there was

no bus stop eastbound outside the

Railway Station. The C&RBoeCC R&T

Committee agreed to investigate the

possibility of having a bus stop here.

Next meeting

The next meeting of C&RBoeCC will be

on Tuesday 8th february 2011 at 7pm.

Yummyscrummy

Available from 5pm every Sunday to Thursday during February

*

+Individual

Pizzas

Startersfor one

£20ONLY

VO

UCH

ER

* Look no further than us for all your musical requirements

email: [email protected]

web: soundandvisionelgin.co.uk

South Street, Elgin01343 543778

With 30 years experience behind us we have the best selection, best prices, best customer

service and backup in the north.Music is our Passion, let us share it with you.Pianos, guitars, drums, CDs, Ts, violins, Saxs,

keyboards and every music accessory you need for christmas presents and throughout

the year. We have it all!

email:

.ukovisionelgin.c vic@soundandemail:

sic Mu

ou.ywith it share us let assion, Pour is sic up

ther than us for all your musical requirementsLook no fur

w

01343 543778

need yboarek

Pianos,

ther than us for all your musical requirements

.ukovisionelgin.c soundandeb:w

01343 543778

all!it ve hae W. earythe oughout thrand presents tmas chrisor fneed

ou yy accessormusic y vereand ds yboarSaxs, violins, s, TCDs, drums, s, arguitPianos,

South Street, Elgin

ther than us for all your musical requirements

seit 1883

BLOMBERGIN HARMONY WITH YOUR LIFE

1 2 6 H I G H S T , F O R R E S

0 1 3 0 9 6 7 2 8 6 6

YOUNIES

��

��

�**&$�(� ,�#�/ ��&&�

��

��4��%"�&)��*��$-2 ��+*'

��4��)'�$�!+$�" �!+ 3 +��.�!-�!+),-�!+

��4��%"��)(� (, +��.'�& ��+2 +

4��(� +��).(- +�!+$�"

0$-#��,-�+�$� ��)1

��4��'�!.&&�,$3 ��$,#0�# +

��4��%"�&)��*��$-2 ��+*'

��4��%"�&)��*��$-2 ��+*'

�)��$(�+ �, ,�!)+��(��(��

Chef’s ConfidentialSSppoottLLiigghhtt

®


Chocolate Mousse with Drambuie Cream

Over the last few months, Peter has given you aprofessional flavour of what Knockomie does. Over thecoming months I would like to share with you some ofmy recipes, developed from the 24 years we haveowned Knockomie, but also dishes that are not necessarily designed for the a restaurant environment.I use the same principles at home as the hotel does inthat I always use local meat, fish and vegetables where possible.

February is the month of romance and chocolate isthe food of love. Chocolate will definitely be a featureof Knockomie's Valentines Menu and with complimen-tary fizz over Valentine's Weekend, romance will be offto a fine start. We look forward to welcoming you.

IngredientsServes 2 (can easily be doubled or tripled)

110g 70% cocoa Chocolate2 Large eggs, separated100ml Double Cream lightly whipped25ml Drambuie

Method

Break the chocolate into small pieces and place ina heatproof bowl over a pan of barely simmering waterto melt. When it’s smooth and runny, take it off the heatand beat in the egg yolks whilst the mixture is still hot.Leave the chocolate and egg mixture to cool for 10-15minutes.

While you are waiting for the chocolate mixture tocool, whisk the egg whites until they are just peaking -too stiffly and they wont fold in easily. Fold the eggwhites in to the chocolate mixture and pour in toramekins, champagne flutes, or espresso cups and chillin the fridge.

Just before you are ready to serve lightly whip thecream and add the Drambuie to it. Top the chocolatemousses with the cream and place the shortbreadhearts at the side and serve.

Shortbread Hearts

225g Unsalted Butter at room temperature325g Plain Flour sifted70g Caster SugarPinch of saltHeart shaped cutters

Pre-heat the oven to 150˚c / 300˚f or gas mark 2

Dice the butter and place in a mixing bowl, add allthe other ingredients, rub together gently to form a ball.The easier way is to place all the ingredients in to afood processor and blitz until it forms a ball. Cover withcling film and place in the fridge to chill for 30 minutesbefore rolling out.

Lightly flour the work surface and remove the short-bread mix from the fridge. Roll out the shortbreadmixture until it is about ½ cm thick, then cut into heartsand place on a greased oven tray, and return to thefridge for 30 minutes.

Lightly dust with some extra caster sugar beforeplacing in the oven for 20 – 30minutess until goldenbrown. Remove from the oven and leave to cool completely before removing from the tray.

Store in an airtight container.

Penny Ellis, OwnerKnockomie Hotel, Forrestel: 01309 673146

www.knockomie.co.uk

H O T E Lk n o c k o m i e

Tel: 01309 673146Grantown Road, Forres

A SpecialValentine

See us at the 4th Annual Wedding Exhibition

Knockomie is ideally located for aRomantic Valentine's Dinner Spoil the one

you love with a superb dinner at this beautiful Moray Hotel.

Our Valentine's Menu is available from Friday 11th February until Monday 14th

February 2011 inclusive.Book now to avoid disapointment.

Bookings also now being taken forMothering Sunday on 3rd April 2011

Knockomie is licensed for Weddings and Civil partnerships.We can also hold weddings conducted

by a Church of Scotland Minister or Humanist.

FridaOur

e

A SpecialA SpecialValentineValentine

y 2011 inclusivebruarFy 14th y until Monday until Monday 14th ebruary 11th FFridaFriday 11th F

om vailable fru is aalentine's MenVValentine's MenOur y Hotel.beautiful Morabeautiful Moray Hotel.

eimokconkLETOH

April 2011d y on 3rMothering Sundaoren fw being takw being taken fnoalso ings Book

pointment.oid disavaavw to Book no.ey 2011 inclusivebruarF

.

edding ExhibitionAnnual WSee us at the 4th

tsinamuHroretsiniMdnaltocSfohcruhCaybdetcudnocsgniddewdlohoslanaceW

.spihsrentrapliviCdnasgniddeWrofdesnecilsieimokconK

LETOH

esror Fwn Road,wn Road, FGranto01309 673146el:TTel:

for 2010/2011 (all dates inclusive)Elgin Academy & FeedersThu. 10th February 2011Elgin High & Feeders Thu. 10th February 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 2011May Day Holiday Monday 2nd May 2011In-service Closure Thursday 19th May 2011In-service Closure Friday 20th May 2011

Summer 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 2011In-service Closure Tuesday 22nd November 2011Winter Term Ends Wed. 21st December 2011Spring Term Starts Thursday 5th January 2012Mid-term Holiday Friday 10th February 2012Mid-term Holiday Monday 13th February 2012

School Term DatesSSppoottLLiigghhtt

®

Picture by Kurt Simon, Copyright


School Term Dates

Lossie Wynd, ElginMon-Sat, 9-5 Tel 01343 547010

www.relaxinelgin.co.uk

Relax - for sofas, chairs and bedrooms

If you are looking for bedroom furniture, take a look at the beds page on our website,

www.relaxinelgin.co.uk and see a great range of frame

beds, with furniture to match

Our range of mattresses are fabulously comfortable and amaz-

ingly a�ordable. The best seller (due to its comfort as a display) is the

Cashmere, a sumptuous mattress with a superior layer of memory foam.

Only £345 for a double, £395 kingsize

Remember- there’s

always a bitmore todiscover

with Fama

Venus

From simple to sublime, with fabrics for everyone, Relax is the stockist in Moray forFama, the company who produces the most fantastic range of sofas and chairs

Lenny

WWW.CRERARHOTELS.COM

EIGHT ACRES HOTEL & LEISURE CLUB

EIGHT ACRES HOTEL & LEISURE CLUBMorriston Road, Elgin IV30 6UL

Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01343 543 077

WWW.CRERARHOTELS.COM

EIGHT ACRES HOTEL& LEISURE CLUB, ELGIN

Beauty treatments and therapies are also available in our Sonas Spa

EIGHT ACRES HOTEL & LEISURE CLUBMorriston Road, Elgin IV30 6UL

Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01343 543077

FIT IN FEB’FIT IN FEB’J O I N F O R F R E E *J O I N F O R F R E E *

W E D D I N G FAY R EW E D D I N G FAY R E

Recently Refurbished facilities!PLUS...25% Off Annual Memberships

* It’s FREE to join in February 2011

15m swimming pool Sauna & Jacuzzi Fully equipped gym Personalised exercise programme Wide range of classes Squash court Spa therapies and

beauty treatments in our Sonas Spa

Come and see us atTHE MORAY WEDDING EXHIBITION

on Sunday 13th Februaryat Elgin Town hall

SUNDAY CARVERY every Sunday 12pm - 2.30pm

IEL&THGIE

IGLE,BULCERUSIOHSERCAT

NILETO

J O I N

N F O R F R

R E E *

s

W E D

salcfoegnarediWmygdeppiuqeylluFmiwsm51

% Off 25...PLUS

p

D I N G FA

StruochsauqSsecrexedesilanosrePm

&anuaSloopgnimmAnnual Memberships% Off

dnaseiparehtapemmargorpesic

izzucaJAnnual Memberships

T

VER

n

W E D

CAR CARVERYYSUNDASUNDAY

iglEtayadnuSno

HT

l

D I N G F

YVERVERY

lahnwoTTonyraurbeFht31

every Sunday 12pm - 2.30pm

A

WW

VER

es@crEmail: eightacrriston RMor

EIGHT ACRES HO CAR CARVERYY CARSUNDASUNDAY

MOC.SLETOHRARERC.WW

elephone: 01343 543077s.com Ts.com Telephone: 01343 543077otelerarhes@crL30 6Uin IVlgoad, Eriston R

TEL & LEISEIGHT ACRES HOYVERVERY every Sunday 12pm - 2.30pm

URE CLUB

elephone: 01343 543077L

URE CLUB

Useful Numbers andLocal Holidays


SCHOOLSAlves Primary School ..................................(01343) 850247Bishopmill Primary School ..........................(01343) 547841Burghead Primary School ..........................(01343) 825529East 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) 812047

Police Station ................................................0845 600 5700Bus Station, Elgin .......................................(01343) 544222Citizens Advice Bureau ...............................(01343) 550088Dalcross Airport ...........................................(01667) 464000Dallas Village Hall .......................................(01343) 890243Elgin Town Hall ............(01343) 547767 / Bookings-562600Lossie Town Hall ............................(01343) 813329/815309Moray Council .............................................(01343) 543451National Rail Enquiries ..................................08457 484950Elgin Library ................................................(01343) 562600Lossie Library ..............................................(01343) 813334Elgin Community Council............................(01343) 544091Moray 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) 541164Holly Tree Dental Practice, Lossie ..............(01343) 814625Rivermouth Dental Practice, Lossie ............(01343) 813325

PHARMACIESalliance Pharmacy ......................................(01343) 542186

Bishopmill Pharmacy ..................(01343) 547374 / 547393

Boots The Chemist ......................................(01343) 543311

g.f Duthie Phramacy, Burghead ................(01343) 835370

g.f Duthie Phramacy,hopeman ................(01343) 830249

Lhanbryde Pharmacy ..................................(01343) 842531

Lloyds Pharmacy, 48 high St ......................(01343) 547065

Lloyds Pharmacy, 176 high St ....................(01343) 542571

Lloyds Pharmacy, Lossie ............................(01343) 812818

Lossiemouth Pharmacie ............................(01343) 813095

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

Burghead Holiday ‡ Mon. 4th April 2011Elgin Holiday § Mon. 11th April 2011Good Friday Fri. 22nd April 2011Easter Monday Mon. 25th April 2011Early May Bank Holiday Mon. 2nd May 2011Spring Bank Holiday Mon. 30th May 2011Burghead Holiday ‡ Mon. 6th June 2011Elgin Holiday § Mon. 27th June 2011Summer Bank Holiday Mon. 1st Aug. 2011Burghead Holiday ‡ Mon. 8th Aug. 2011Elgin Holiday § Mon. 5th Sept. 2011Burghead Holiday Mon. 19th Sept. 2011Elgin Holiday § Mon. 17th Oct. 2011

St Andrews Day Wed. 30th Nov. 2011Christmas Day * Mon. 26th Dec. 2011Boxing Day * Tues. 27th Dec. 2011New Years Day * Mon. 2nd Jan. 20122nd January Tues. 3rd Jan. 2012Good Friday Fri. 6th April 2012Early May Bank Holiday Mon. 7th May 2012* substitute, as this holiday falls on a weekend orother bank holiday§ includes Lhanbryde‡ includes Hopeman & Lossiemouth


��

��

��

��

��

126 HIGH STFORRES

01309 672866

YOUNIES ��(-*�*�'!��( ��%�+&��3+�

#'�%-�#'!��&+-'!��(+"#��

�'��#'%-0

+��(-*�0,�'+#.��*�'!�

( �%#!",#'!��%%*��-��

��

��

��+"#'!�&��"#'�+��-&�%��*1�*+��*��2�*+��(($�*+��,��(+�"��'-++#��$(��%(&��*!��*#�#,1

�"�*�3+�'(,"#'!�%#$��,"�� ,+�( ��'��%��,*#�� #*��%%� #*�+�+-#,�+�*��-��

�"#'$#'!�( �*�)%��#'!1(-*�.��--&�%��'�*��(-**�'!��( �)�'�+('#��'��(

'"�'��,"��%(($�( 1(-*��)%�+&��,./#,"��'�/�+,�'�

�� +)��#�%#+�� #'&�!#&#0��'��+,(�$�� "-!�� *�'!�� ( +&�%%��)%#�'��+

#!#,�%��#(+��,"�#��%�!# ,��++#.��"(#��( �,"��%�,�+,&(��%+

SALE

��

��

��

�� !� " �#$�% & � '!&#(� �&!)% *�#�� %��+ ,-�

��

��

�� !� " �#$�% & � '!&#(� �&!)% *�#�� %��+ ,-�

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

� ��!�"�#$%��&'��(%)��#*��#�&+ %)'**+�"#""%*)

NEW TO LOSSIEMOUTH FAMILY FITNESS AND MARTIAL ARTS CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

HALF PRICEMEMBERSHIP FREE TRIAL

CLASSES FEES FROM

£29.99 a Month

Would you like:

JOIN US NOW

SUPERCENTRE

Little DragonsLittle Ninja’sTerriersTeenagers, Adults, Ladies only

Contact Lisa Clarkson

[email protected] Facebook SBBA Lossiemouth

NOW OPEN Classes starting from 3 years old

NOWOPEN

CELLENCEXXCELLENCEARTS CENTRE OF EY FITNESS AND MARTIAL LLY FITNESS AND MARTIAL AMIF

OSSIEMOUTHLNEW TO

CELLENCEY FITNESS AND MARTIAL

OSSIEMOUTH

Would you like:WWould you like:

MEMBERSHIPHALF PRICE

CELLENCEXXCELLENCEARTS CENTRE OF E

from 3 years oldClasses starting

NOWOPENNOW

ould you like:

CELLENCE

from 3 years oldClasses starting

NOWOPENNOW

.comyy.com.sansumblackbeltacademww.sansumblackbeltacademww

Facebook SBBA [email protected] 812021Contact Lisa Clarkson

Advertisers IndexSSppoottLLiigghhtt

®

Picture by eileen fitzpatrick, Copyright

An Easy Drive ......................................................................7Bakehouse Cafe ..................................................................7Baxters................................................................................12Beaver Travel ......................................................................13Big Sky Print ........................................................................5Buckie Furniture & Carpet Centre ......................................21Dallas Designs....................................................................13Dittmar Herrnkind - Your Handyman..................................11DLP Storage ......................................................................30Duffus Inn ..........................................................................19East Grange Activity Centre ................................Front CoverEight Acres Hotel................................................................27Firefly IT Solutions ................................................................3Gordon Scott Chartered Accountant ................................31Home Comforts by Sandra ..................................................5Ian’s Handyman Service ......................................................5Joanne Newsome Canine Behaviourist ............................11Janice Lawrence Book-keeping ..........................................7Johnstons of Elgin ................................Outside Back CoverJohn A Jack ..........................................................................2Knockomie Hotel ................................................................25Kylauren Homes ..................................................................9Mackenzie & Cruickshank..................................................11McCalls ..............................................................................25McDonald & Munro ..............................................................8Michael Sharp Joinery........................................................11Moray Coast Vet Group......................................................31

Moray Dance School ..........................................................11MRD Flooring........................................................................8Poppy Design & Graphics ..................................Front CoverPotty Expressions ................................................................7Relax ..................................................................................26Robertson Homes ..............................................................12Roof Wizard ..........................................................................5SBBA Lossie ......................................................................29Scotengineering ................................................................19Scribbles ............................................................................22Seaforth Windows ................................................................5Simone Herrnkind German Tutor ......................................30Sinclair Taylor ......................................................................7Smith & Castle Jewellers....................................................23Sound & Vision ..................................................................22Springfield Properties ........................................................31The Blind Spot ....................................................................30The City of Elgin BID ..........................................................19The Crooked Inn ................................................................12The Granary Bar & Restaurant ..........................................18The Loft Venue ....................................................Front CoverThe Picture Framer ............................................................11Ultimate Hair & beauty ........................................................5Unique Beauty ....................................................Front CoverUniversal Hall......................................................................16Veronique’s ........................................................................13Wheelchair Care ................................................................25


N il & M R

Neil & Mary Ross01343 549939

All types & sizes of interior blinds made to measureChild safety control options available

23 Castlehill Street • New ElginMoray • IV30 6HBFax : 01343 555223

E-mail : [email protected]

��thespot

Est. 1986

• All Types & Sizes Of Interior Blinds Made To Measure

• Member of the British Blind& Shutter Association BBSA

• Conservatory BlindSpecialists

• Guaranteed After Sales Service

Elgin’s Premier ManufacturersBlind Manufacturers • Sales • Repairs • Alterations

��'''��#�)#$ "��$

��

�� ##�� %"��)#��'�� "�!� !�� &�� #�� (�#��%��'"�!�$�!��$�

�� "$�$�"��#$ "�� "��&��$ "��&��

01309 676807

�� 7��.1.&1��2&)�� "!� � ��8**1� 75**7�� 8//2)*1��2&)��

�2)*51�:*//�*48.33*)�685,.(&/�+&(./.7.*6�8//��&1,*�2+�6*59.(*6�+25�-286*-2/)�3*76�

�48.1*��&50�&1.0&/6

��%�� !�#�!��%��"�

$*67��2&)��5*6-23��67&7*

�255*6

!*/��&;��

��

�(8381(785*��//*5,<�7*67.1,�� "/75&621.(�)*17.675<� "/75&6281)�� 1)26(23<��521(-26(23<�� 856*(/.1.(6�� #.6.7.1,�23-7-&/02/2,.67�� 8//�.1�-286*�/&'+&(./.7.*6� +25� .167&17� ).&,126.6� � �.,.7&/� ;�5&<352(*66.1,�� *).(&7*)�*48.1*�9*76�� 8//�5&1,*2+�3*7�&1)�-256*�+**)6

�� "��

��

Box £38 1/2 Page £244

Big Box £71 Bus. Profile £416

1/4 Page £129 Full Page £461

All rates below assume

a 12 month series of

Black & White

advertisements

Call 01309 690063 to book your advertising or email

[email protected]

Full rates at www.spotlighton.co.uk


Rates

Made In Scotlandwww.johnstonscashmere.com

Johnstons of Elgin Newmill Elgin IV30 4AF 01343 554099

Free Guided Mill Tours Monday - Friday

See for Yourself

Quality in the Making

SpotLight on Elgin & Lossie February 2011

Documents

balmakeith industrial

balmakeith ttom semple

wwom semple road

wwdliubwensnoisnom semple

ukom semple road

disabledwithin moray

taa jack contracts limited

qw jack contracts limited