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Clubs,Societies & Regular

Meetings

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

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORTGROUPLast Thursday of the month, 7-9pm, Best Western Palace Hotel,8 Ness Walk, Inverness. Forthose who have lost a babybefore, during or after birth.Bring along any photos ormemory items. Contact Susan07771358382 or Denise on07724306983

CULBIN SINGERSThursdays, 7.30 - 9.30pm at St.Leonard's Church Hall, Forres.Singing & performing 4-partchoral music. Age 16+. Aug -May. Call Ishbel Hardie 673110

DALLAS MINIATURE RIFLECLUBMondays & Wednesdays 7pm-10pm, October-March at DallasRifle Club. To promote safehandling & instruction in compet-itive target shooting. Call NeilSutherland 01343 890243

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

EARTHTIME TODDLER ADVEN-TURESCreative & exploring sessions foryou & your child (2 - 5 year olds,accompanied by a parent/guardian). At Oakwood, Elgin orGrant Park, Forres. SeeEarthtime’s Facebook page, call07789 715380 or visitwww.earthtime.co.uk

FÈIS INBHIR NARAINNReg. Charity No. SC038460.Weekly traditional music classes inguitar, fiddle, whistle, chanter,accordion, keyboard & bodhran.Any ability from age 8. Instrumenthire available. Tel: 462681 or visitwww.spanglefish.com/inbhirnarainn

FINDHORN VILLAGE ARTGROUPRe starts 10th January, everyTuesday at 10am, Osprey Room,James Milnes Institute, Findhorn.Call Tess 675210

FINDHORN VILLAGE CENTRETo provide recreational/leisure fa-cilities, encourage educationalgroups, participation training,after-school clubs/IT resourcesfor Findhorn inhabitants. ContactChristine Hunt 692339

FORRES ‘BALL’ GROUP‘Be Active Life Long’. Thurs10am - 12noon, Forres House.Exercise to music for over 60’sgroup. Contact 672838

FORRES BIG CHOIRThurs 7pm, St. Johns Church,Forres. No auditions and noneed to read music. Call BillHenderson 672951 or KateO’Connel 01343 850266

FORRES COUNTRY MUSICCLUB1st Friday each month, VictoriaHotel. Social & line dancing tolive bands. Contact Billy 674674

FORRES DISABLED CLUBThurs 10-12 noon, Forres HouseA meeting place with some oc-cupational therapy & socialisingfor adults with various disabili-ties. Call Annette Paterson672355

FORRES GYMNASTICS CLUBTraining, exercise & fun,through display work & competi-tions. Female only up to 18 yrs.Call Patsy Fraser-Mackenzie673316

FUSION TANG SOO DOTues & Thurs Jnrs 6pm - 7:30pmand Adults 7:30pm - 8:30pm.Traditional Korean Family MartialArt. Open hand forms, weapons,self-defense, confidence &fitness. All ages & fitness levelswelcome. Call Tracy McBay on01309 672647 or 0781 496 2178for further information.

FREE SOCIAL GROUP Last Thursday every month 7pmMuckle Cross, Elgin. For over21s in Moray. Walking group,weekends away, attendingmusic, theatre & cinema events.New members always welcome.

KINLOSS KESTRELSSun 10.30am - 12 noon. Juniorrugby football team, RAF KinlossRugby Ground, ages 5-17 .

MORAY GAELIC GROUPMondays, 7:30 - 9pm, at MorayCollege. Conversation classesled by volunteer native gaelicspeakers. £5 year membership. [email protected] www.facebook.com/moraygaelic

NETMUMSBeing a mum can be veryisolating so meeting other mumscan be a lifeline. Elgin and thesurrounding area is such a greatcommunity and our mums arevery welcoming, so come alongand see what we are all about.Visit www.netmums.com fordetails of a local venue, contactClaire Brenton on 07989135607or email [email protected]

VARIS CLUB1st Tuesday each month, 10am,Forres Town Hall. Open to allretired business and professionalpeople. Guest speakers, newmembers welcome. ContactNorman Thomson 676884

'YOUTH CLUB' Thursdays 6.30pm - 8pm. £1 persession. All welcome. Call Karinat Findhorn Village Centre on01309 692339.

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Dyke Church - Church of Scotland every Sunday at 10am for afamily service. Enjoy fellowship over tea or coffee served after.email: [email protected] Session ClerkLighthouse Church Sundays at 10am, Clovenside Chapel.Refreshments served afterwards. Call 01309 676434, [email protected] or visit www.lighthousechurch.co.ukEdinkillie Parish - Church of Scotland Sunday Worship at11.30am. Contact Mr Campbell Falconer - Session Clerk 674249St. Leonards Church Sunday Family Service at 10.30am. Tea &coffee served after. Call 672380, email [email protected] or visit www.stleonardschurchforres.comSt. Margaret’s Catholic Church mass on Tuesday, Thursday &Sunday at 10am. Contact Father Barnett on 01667 453323Caroline Street Gospel Hall Gospel Meeting on Sundays at6.30pm. Call 01309 674375 or email [email protected]. Laurence Church Sundays at 10am for Family Service. Call

672260 or email [email protected] Church Sundays at 9.30am for Family Service. Tea andbiscuits served after. Call Anne Garrow (Session Clerk) on 672930St. John the Evangelist Scottish Episcopal Church Sundays at8am for Communion & 10am for Family Communion Service. Call01309 672856, email [email protected] or visitwww.stjohnsforres.wordpress.comKinloss, Findhorn & Alves Church of Scotland Alternatingweekly, Kinloss and Findhorn at 10am & Alves 1st Sunday of eachmonth at 11.30am. Contact 690931 or 690349Moray Grace Fellowship Sunday mornings at 10.30am in AlvesVillage Hall. Call Vic Cameron on 850142 email [email protected] or visit www.moraygrace.wordpress.com

If you are a member of a church not listed here please emailus the details and we will print this in future issues.

Passing quickly through thedeparture lounge of a Belfastairport, an elderly lady handedme a pocket-sized copy of theNew Testament. In a split secondI could have rejected the offer,but I’m glad I kept it in my pos-session. Believe me, as I headedhome for some much-needed“rest and recuperation” the lastthing on my mind, mid-waythrough a difficult tour ofNorthern Ireland, was religion.

The next few days didn’t workout according to my plans. I metsomeone who called herself aChristian, and in one conversa-tion happened to mention thatthere was a special person in herlife. His name was Jesus.Strange! It was also strange thatwhenever I felt like getting rid ofthat small, paper-back book,which for many weeks had beendiscreetly tucked away in mycombat jacket pocket, I couldn’t.

Eventually I took that book out ofmy pocket and began reading atthe place where my eyes firstrested on a few words in John’sGospel, just a few words Jesushad spoken: “If the world hatesyou, keep in mind that it hatedme first.” So the very first thingthat I meaningfully learnt aboutJesus was that he was hated. Hewas despised. I continuedreading and suddenly feltashamed about my attitude,because my motivation forreading about this so called“Son of God” was to find faultwith his character, to prove tomyself something that wouldfinally give me the excuse Ineeded to throw away the book.The more I read the more Jesus’heartfelt words seemed to hold amirror (and they still do) to myheartlessness. Jesus faced hisaccusers and said,“Yet because I tell the truth youdo not believe me! Can any of

you prove me guilty of sin? If Iam telling the truth why don’tyou believe me?” (John 15 v 8)

Why wouldn’t I believe? The lady who gave me the NewTestament believed. The onlywords she spoke to me were,“God bless you.” The ChristianI’d met previously was a believer,and she became my wife. It tooksome soul searching, but I alsocame to believe in Jesus. Thiswas my life’s journey; a journeythat would draw me to the truth.

In the short time it takes to reada newspaper you might begin tofind the truth about Jesus. Whatis your journey?

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Church Meetings

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Public SessionPolice Constable Fox updated themembers on the latest police informa-tion concerning the period of the lastmonth. He told the meeting that, inJanuary, four persons had beencharged with various motoring offences,including one for careless driving, withongoing enquiries into dangerousdriving and one for failing to stop at thescene of an accident, one for parking onthe area of a pelican crossing and onefor drunk driving. As a result of seventhefts and attempted thefts by house-breaking in the town two suspects havebeen identified, one of whom wasfound in possession of an associateditem and is in custody after pleadingguilty. Two cases of theft by shoplifting,one at Tesco’s and one at Jaycees haveresulted in detection and have beenreported. Five cases of vandalism toproperty and three to motor vehicles ofwhich three and one have beendetected and enquiries are ongoing intothe others.

Mr Gary Hunt from the Moray Gig cameto brief members on the visit to Londonto take part in the Queen’s JubileePageant by young people of Morayrowing the Moray Gig in the processiondown the River Thames. He said thatthe boat would carry the Moray Coat ofArms and would be towed down toLondon, prior to the event, fund raisingwas being carried out by the Gig crewat present. The Chair thanked Mr Huntfor informing the Community Council ofthe event.

Cllr Ferris told members that there

appeared to be no planned event inForres for the Queens Jubilee celebra-tions, a shame for a Royal Burgh,though he had been making enquiriesinto the purchase of a church beacon (with a cost of about £250 ) and hesuggested that a picnic could be held inGrant Park for children. He said that hewould make further enquiries into bothitems.

Secretary’s ReportThe Secretary said that the CommunityCouncil had received an invitation toattend the opening of the new AccessPoint in Elgin on Feb 21st at 5pm.

We have been asked to take part in aconsultation on a Service LevelAgreement for the Moray LeisureCentre, both meetings to take place inElgin. Cllr Mackenzie pointed out thatwhen it was first established a one offpayment of £450,000 with no furtherburdens was the order of the day.

Quarriers Carer Support ServiceNewsletter for January has been sent tous.The Secretary said finally that he andCllrs Ferris and Duncan, at short notice,had attended a tree planting in GrantPark in memory of Lord Laing

Chair ’s ReportThe Chair said that he only had twothings to draw to the meetings attention.Firstly, that a resolution to license placesof entertainment will increase licensingcosts for many activities from 25th Oct2012 and secondly that a Report on theMoray Transport Seminar held at the

Lhanbryde Community Centre lastSeptember. He felt that the report didnot reflect the problems in the transportsystem.

External Groups ReportCllr Mackenzie said that the HeritageGroup hoped to have Nelson’s Toweropen by April 1st. He remindedmembers that the Tolbooth would beopen this weekend for the public to con-tribute their thoughts to the plans for thebuilding.

Cllr Duncan said that two girls fromMount Dora would be visiting Forres inJune, with two boys returning theexchange.

Treasurer’s ReportIn the absence of the Treasurer, theSecretary said that the account stood at£1757.78, the CC had £956, with £457in Special Projects and £44 being forFair Deal.

A.O.C.BCllr Ferris asked Moray Cllr Creswell ifCllr Bell had actioned last monthsenquiry about an NHS dentist being es-tablished in Forres, but Cllr Creswell hadno knowledge of a response

Members asked Cllr Creswell ifsomething could be done about theclosed waiting room at Elgin Bus Stationas it does nothing to encourage latenight travellers.

She was also asked if the pavementsweeper could be used in Forres as thestate of some was appalling.

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Community Council News

Dyke landward community councilMeets third Wednesday of each month(excluding August and December) 7pmat Dyke Village Hall. Contact: KarenHamilton (Secretary) tel: 641236

Findhorn & Kinloss communitycouncil Meets last Thursday of everymonth (excluding July and December)7.30pm at alternate venues. Contact:Mr Tim Negus (Secretary) tel: 691823

Forres community councilMeets 3rd Thursday of every month,7.30pm at The Tolbooth, High Street,Forres Contact: Colin Lipscomb(Secretary) tel: 675177

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May Day Bank Holiday.............Mon. 7th May 2012

Spring Bank Holiday ...............Mon. 4th June 2012

Forres Holiday.........................Mon. 4th June 2012

Queens Diamond Jubilee .......Tues. 5th June 2012

Forres Holiday ........................Mon. 30th July 2012

Summer Bank Holiday ............Mon. 6th Aug. 2012

Forres Holiday .....................Mon. 17th Sept. 2012

Forres Holiday ........................Mon. 15th Oct. 2012

St Andrews Day.........................Fri. 30th Nov. 2012

Christmas Day.......................Tues. 25th Dec. 2012

New Year’s Day ........................Tues. 1st Jan. 2013

Scottish Bank Holiday.............Wed. 2nd Jan. 2013

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For 2012/2013 (all dates inclusive)Autumn Term Starts ......Tuesday 21st August 2012Autumn Term Ends .........Friday 12th October 2012Winter Term Starts.......Monday 29th October 2012In-service Closure ...Monday 19th November 2012In-service Closure ...Tuesday 20th November 2012

Winter Term Ends ............Fri. 21st December 2012

Spring Term Starts.........Monday 7th January 2013

Mid-term Holiday ...........Friday 15th February 2013

Mid-term Holiday........Monday 18th February 2013

Spring Term Ends .........Thursday 28th March 2013

Good Friday Holiday .........Friday 29th March 2013

Summer Term Starts .........Monday 15th April 2013

May Day Holiday ..................Monday 6th May 2013

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In practically everything, save Christianity, there is a great variety. Christianity is unique in every respect. There is only one Christianity and it stands alone and apart from all the religions of the world. It cannot be compared with these religions, because it has nothing in common with them. It is the only and it is supreme, just as Jesus Christ is the only and is supreme. Only one Being in all the universe has the right and power to save the lost: Jesus Christ alone can save sinners. He came into the world to save sinners; He died on the Cross to save sinners; He was raised from the dead and exalted at God’s right hand to save sinners; He is appointed to save sinners; He is proclaimed in Scripture as the Saviour of sinners; and He does save all who receive Him by faith as their own personal Saviour. He alone can save you from the power of sin, the penalty of sin and make you a new creation with a new nature and new desires.

Only one way has been provided whereby sinners may be saved. That way is faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved” Acts 16:31. “To him that worketh not, but believeth... his faith is counted for righteousness” Romans 4:5. “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God” Ephesians 2:8. It is alone by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ that sinners are saved. Good works, morality, baptism, joining a church, observing the Lord’s Supper and any similar things do not save you. These things are all good and right in their place but they are not a means to salvation. Salvation is not something the sinner must work out or merit, but it is provided by Christ’s redeeming work and the free gift of God to all who believe on the Lord Jesus Christ. The sinner cannot earn or merit salvation, he must receive it as a free gift from God.

Only one thing remains for the sinner to do in order to be saved. He must turn from his sin and come to Christ, believing on Him and receiving Him to be saved. And he may freely come to Christ, since he is invited to come. Dear reader, come to the Lord Jesus, for though you have nothing to commend you to God, yet you are called, and He says, “Him that cometh to Me I will in no wise cast out” John 6:37. Therefore, come as you are, and do not delay.

namely sinners, or those who are lost. The supreme purpose for which Jesus Christ came into the world is that He might save sinners. He came to save you.. Jesus Himself declared, “I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance” Matthew 9.13. All men by nature and practice are sinners, but multitudes do not own nor confess that they are. For such there is no hope of salvation. Only those who own and confess themselves lost sinners before God can be saved.

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Kinloss Primary School....................(01309) 690376

Logie Primary School ......................(01309) 611258

Moray Steiner School ......................(01309) 676300

Pilmuir Primary School ....................(01309) 673034

Rose Abbey School ........................(01309) 691872

Forres Academy ..............................(01309) 672271

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Forres Health Centre ........................0845 337 1120

Leanchoil Hospital ............................0845 456 6000

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Bus Station, Elgin ...........................(01343) 544222

Citizens Advice Bureau ...................(01343) 550088

Dalcross Airport ...............................(01667) 464000

Dallas Village Hall ...........................(01343) 890243

James Milne Institute (Findhorn) ....(01309) 692365

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The superb weather in March really caught everyone on the hop. On lawns all round the Firth, we soon began to see the grass start growing, far too early, and of course it soon needed a cut ! I may be too late of course, but the first cuts should always be just a trim. Indeed, my mission this season is to persuade as many amateur green keepers as possible to resist the urge to scalp the lawn. I have to say, it seems to be a “man-thing”. It is truly the worst thing you can do to a piece of lawn turf. A domestic lawn is a completely different beast to the putting green at the golf club, different base, different grass and a different treatment regime. Scalping a lawn takes the leaf off the grass plant, removes the colour, and inhibits strength and growth. Weak grass on a lawn provides less resistance to the competition, and in our part of the world, that means MOSS. We all have enough trouble keeping it at bay, without actually encouraging it to flourish !

If you haven’t done so already, now is when you need to give your lawn a spring fertiliser, and perhaps make a start at weed killing. We started our customers’ lawns in March (usually an early spring start for those living along the milder “banana belt”, from Nairn to Fochabers), and in April we tend to get going in Inverness and the surrounding area. Crucial in spreading lawn fertiliser is an accurate application. It’s easy for us as we have calibrated rotary spreaders, and I know some of you have little “trolley” spreaders. You have to be careful though as it’s all too easy to end up with “tiger stripes” of burnt lawn ! Lawn weeds are also up and running now and it is a good idea to get on top of them while they are young, and before they seed.

With the mower coming out of the shed now, it is a good time to check the blade, and if it is blunt or pitted, get it sharpened. A blunt blade chews the grass rather than cutting it, and will leave a ragged cut on the grass leaf causing bruising and brown tips, and making the plant more susceptible to disease. Also check the cutter height is not set too low, we recommend a cut of not less than 1” as it leaves a decent amount of leaf on the plant, allowing good photosynthesis to occur and a green and healthy plant. The most common problems we see are scalped, weak lawns with poor colour and the resultant bad moss.Now is a good time to aerate and scarify the lawn, especially if you didn’t get it done last Autumn. We tend not to scarify once new grass starts growing as we find it often takes too much of a hammering from a vigorous scarifying machine such as ours. We use a professional blade scarifier which cuts through thatch build up (the perfect habitat for moss to

flourish). This is a more rigorous process than simply raking out existing moss (which just grows back) as it actually removes the main cause of moss growth.

Aeration is good at any time and I know some of you will have forked the lawn (back breaking and ineffective). We use a big hollow-core tining machine as do the golf and bowling clubs. It takes thousands of cores out of the root zone easing compaction, improving ventilation and drainage and allows new root growth. If you have problems with moss and lichen this is one of the best things we can do for you.

For more information about seasonal lawn improvements from just £15 per qtr, plus useful downloads and photos go to www.greenthumb.co.uk. Although GreenThumb is a national franchise with over 200 branches across the UK, we are locally based in Cawdor and cover the whole Moray Firth area. Contact Alastair or Fiona for a FREE LAWN ANALYSIS on 01667 404774 or email us at: [email protected].

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The superb weather in March really caught everyone on the hop. On lawns all round the Firth, we soon began to see the grass start growing, far too early, and of course it soon needed a cut ! I may be too late of course, but the first cuts should always be just a trim. Indeed, my mission this season is to persuade as many amateur green keepers as possible to resist the urge to scalp the lawn. I have to say, it seems to be a “man-thing”. It is truly the worst thing you can do to a piece of lawn turf. A domestic lawn is a completely different beast to the putting green at the golf club, different base, different grass and a different treatment regime. Scalping a lawn takes the leaf off the grass plant, removes the colour, and inhibits strength and growth. Weak grass on a lawn provides less resistance to the competition, and in our part of the world, that means MOSS. We all have enough trouble keeping it at bay, without actually encouraging it to flourish !

If you haven’t done so already, now is when you need to give your lawn a spring fertiliser, and perhaps make a start at weed killing. We started our customers’ lawns in March (usually an early spring start for those living along the milder “banana belt”, from Nairn to Fochabers), and in April we tend to get going in Inverness and the surrounding area. Crucial in spreading lawn fertiliser is an accurate application. It’s easy for us as we have calibrated rotary spreaders, and I know some of you have little “trolley” spreaders. You have to be careful though as it’s all too easy to end up with “tiger stripes” of burnt lawn ! Lawn weeds are also up and running now and it is a good idea to get on top of them while they are young, and before they seed.

With the mower coming out of the shed now, it is a good time to check the blade, and if it is blunt or pitted, get it sharpened. A blunt blade chews the grass rather than cutting it, and will leave a ragged cut on the grass leaf causing bruising and brown tips, and making the plant more susceptible to disease. Also check the cutter height is not set too low, we recommend a cut of not less than 1” as it leaves a decent amount of leaf on the plant, allowing good photosynthesis to occur and a green and healthy plant. The most common problems we see are scalped, weak lawns with poor colour and the resultant bad moss.Now is a good time to aerate and scarify the lawn, especially if you didn’t get it done last Autumn. We tend not to scarify once new grass starts growing as we find it often takes too much of a hammering from a vigorous scarifying machine such as ours. We use a professional blade scarifier which cuts through thatch build up (the perfect habitat for moss to

flourish). This is a more rigorous process than simply raking out existing moss (which just grows back) as it actually removes the main cause of moss growth.

Aeration is good at any time and I know some of you will have forked the lawn (back breaking and ineffective). We use a big hollow-core tining machine as do the golf and bowling clubs. It takes thousands of cores out of the root zone easing compaction, improving ventilation and drainage and allows new root growth. If you have problems with moss and lichen this is one of the best things we can do for you.

For more information about seasonal lawn improvements from just £15 per qtr, plus useful downloads and photos go to www.greenthumb.co.uk. Although GreenThumb is a national franchise with over 200 branches across the UK, we are locally based in Cawdor and cover the whole Moray Firth area. Contact Alastair or Fiona for a FREE LAWN ANALYSIS on 01667 404774 or email us at: [email protected].

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From the old peat workings, head acrossopen and in places boggy ground towardsthe big rocky tor (Scurran of Well on the OSmap). On reaching the tor (climb up to thewest of the rocks), pick a line across thesummit plateau to 'Scurran of Lochterlan-doch', the summit of Ben Rinnes. OTHER INFORMATION:Mountain safety, Ben Rinnes is a high andexposed summit, subject to mountainweather conditions. Make sure that you arewell equipped with spare warm and water-proof clothing, stout footwear and food.Carry a map and know how to use it,particularly if you intend venturing off thebuilt path to the summit, or in winter or poorvisibility when the path may not be obvious.

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Rolling EventApril 23 - May 5women in moray - art exhibition mon - fri 10am-5pmsat 11am-4pm, elgin museum. ‘promoting women’shistory’. £1.00 entrance fee (free for moray societymembers and conference ticket holders)

23 April - 19 May‘john gordon and son – celebrating 150 years’ 10am- 4:40pm mon-fri & 10am - 1pm sat, nairn museum.the 150 year history of one of the most successfulbusinesses in the highlands told in paintings, photo-graphs, stories and artefacts. an exhibition not to bemissed! www.nairnmuseum.co.uk

April 24 - onwardsinteractive exhibition of modern automata & kineticart 10am - 5pm, tuesday - saturday at the house ofautomata, kinloss (next to petrol station). free entry.call 01309 691212 for more information or visitwww.thehouseofautomata.com

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24 tuesdaygreyfriars club tea & competitions 6:30pm, elgintown hall. £1 entry. call pam ross 01343 544487 formore information.

25 wednesday bach flower dances 10am - 11:30am at kinlossparish church. no experience necessary. £7.50 perperson. call elisabeth julian 01309 691225 for moreinfo and to book a place.

26 thursdayadmiral fallow @ ironworks 7:30pm. 14+. tickets orinfo call 08717894173 / www.ironworksvenue.com

27 fridaythe moray society AGM & lecture doors 7pm, elginmuseum. followed by last lecture of the season ‘thetwo cuthbert grahams’ by dr elizabeth ritchie.the syndicate presents ‘found on the floor, filthpact &the obscenities’ 8pm, flanagans bar, elgin. a night ofpunk, metal & catchy choruses. for more info email [email protected] or visit www.facebook.com/thesyndicate2008live entertainment with niki at the ‘beastie’ 9pm, thered lion bar, tolbooth street. call 01309 672716 fordetails.dividing the silence @ the loft 8pm, the loft, eastgrange farm, kinloss, forres, IV36 2UD. tickets £5.visit www.eastgrange.co.uk or call 01343 850 111

28 saturdayannual spring flower show plants, stalls and coffeemorning. 10.30am. scottish rock garden nationalshow opens at midday (approx.). nairn communitycentre, king street. tel: 01320 366246

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29 sundaymundole equestrian british dressage and unaffiliateddressage closing date 20th april. call 07901 602042or visit www.mundoleequestrian.com12hr charity film fest 10am - 10pm, forres town hall.to raise funds for click sergeant mfr cash for kids. 6films throughout the day starting with disney foryounger kids, family films & finishing with films foradults. audience involvement on choice of screen-ings. visit www.filmforres.co.uk. donation of 50punder 12s and £1 over 12s. refreshments on sale.

MAY 1 tuesdaycawdor castle and gardens open for the season 7days a week 10am - 5pm. enquiries and ticket infocall 01667 404401, email [email protected] orvisit www.cawdorcastle.com

4 friday quiz night at the ‘beastie’ 8pm, the red lion bar,tolbooth street. call 01309 672716 for details.

5 saturday treebadour puppet theatre presents "organicpepper" 2pm, the james milne institute, findhorn.(next to the stone piers). for children from 3 years.£4 per person. for bookings or info call elisabethjulian 01309 691225 or visit www.treebadour.co.ukfunk'void & silicone soul @ ironworks 7:30pm. 18+.for tickets 08717894173 / www.ironworksvenue.comjamp @ universal hall 2pm. findhorn foundation, thepark, findhorn. tickets £7 / £6 concessions / £4 u16savailable at the phoenix stores 01309 690110 elgin branch alzheimers support group 10am - 12pmat elgin town hall supper room. £2 admission. callpam ross on 01343 544487elgin’s 2nd scottish theme day (part of the 12th spiritof speyside whisky festival) 10am - 4pm. browse thescottish themed market from 10am and enjoy thetraditional scottish music & dance. activities heldaround the city centre and st giles centre. visitwww.elginbid.com for info.new children's adventure playground @ brodiecastle official opening at 11am. fun for all. visitwww.nts.org.uk/events or call 0844 493 2156.

5 saturday and 6 sundaymundole spring show closing date 20th april.contact 07901 602042 or visit the websitewww.mundoleequestrian.com

6 sundaymusic in a marquee with michael macmillan @brodie castle 1:30pm - 4pm. enjoy afternoon tea withhome baking. free entry. part of spirit of speysidewhisky festival. visit www.nts.org.uk/events or call0844 493 2156.

9 wednesdaymoray & nairn floral art club 7:30pm, ramnee hotel,forres. a demonstration by audrey foster from northyorkshire - ‘re use & recycle’. call jean 01309 673552or caroline 651375 for further details.NADFAS fine art lecture 11.00am, sherwood suite atthe eight acres hotel, elgin. 'angels, saints & virgins:the extraordinary art of the hispanic andes' deliveredby geri parlby. visitors welcome.

11 fridaydodgy @ ironworks 7:30pm. tickets or info call08717894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com


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

Moray Playhouse, ElginNew Screenings begin on Fridays

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Bel Ami (15)

Into The Abyss (12a)

In Darkness (15)

The Kid With A Bike (12a)

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American Pie: Reunion (tbc)

Beauty and the Beast 3D (U)

Men in Black 3 (tbc)

The Dictator (tbc)

Dark Shadows (tbc)

How I Spent My Summer Vacation

Jeff Who Lives at Home (15)

Safe (15)

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concert with ‘lyra’ @ brodie castle 7:30pm. a worldfamous company of professional singers from st pe-tersburg, who perform a selection of russian folksongs, classical & sacred music. adults £10, con-cessions £8 at www.nts.org.uk/events or call 0844493 2156evening of mediumship with june field at nairncommunity & arts centre. call 01667 453476 or [email protected] for tickets and more information.

12 saturdayheritage open day 10am - 3:30pm, elgin library.come and discover your heritage. free activities &displays from heritage groups across moray. freeadmission. visit www.morayconnections.com formore information.orienteering at sanquhar community woodlands reg-istration at forres academy car park 10.15am -11.15am. adults £4, juniors £3. if you like maps &outdoor exercise, try orienteering with moravian ori-enteers. this event also counts for the moray schoolsleague. details at www.moravianorienteering.orgbenromach forres 10k the last race in the northernscot 10k series. registration at forres town hall from1pm. race starts at benromach distillery at 2.30pm.entry fee £8 (£2 off for affiliated runners). £1 extra onthe day. entry details at www.forresharriers.org.ukcoast @ ironworks 7:30pm. tickets or info tel: 0871789 4173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

13 sundaymundole equestrian british dressage and unaffiliateddressage closing date 4th may. contact 07901602042 or visit www.mundoleequestrian.combuckie classic car show at linzee gordon park,buckie (next to tesco) no admission charge for thepublic or for classic vehicles. call 07831 263915 forenquiries or visit www.buckieclassiccarshow.org open garden, plant stall & teas in aid of help forheroes 1:30pm - 4:30pm at hawthorn cottage, dyke.contact bridget on 01309 641271 for more info.

14 monday - 18 fridaychristian aid nearly new sale 10:30am - 3:30pm,findhorn church hall (on the bus route from forres &elgin) call 01309 690349 for more information.

16 wednesdayroddy woomble @ ironworks 7:30pm. unreservedcabaret seating . for tickets or more information tel:0871 789 4173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.comthe culbin forest run 14th anniversary of this familyfestival of running. races for under 12s, 6.45pm (1mile) under 16s, 7.10pm (1.5 miles) & open age,7.15pm (5 miles). visit www.forresharriers.org.uk diabetes question time 7pm for 7:30pm, longmorehall, keith. a chance to put questions to a panel ofhealth professionals. free entry & refreshmentsprovided. held by diabetes uk moray in associationwith grampian nhs. [email protected]

17 thursdaythe pigeon detectives @ ironworks 7:30pm. ticketsor info 0871 789 4173 or www.ironworksvenue.com

18 friday live music with jonny bremner at the ‘beastie’ 9pm,the red lion bar, tolbooth street. call 01309 672716for details.musical banquet - a feast fror your ears @ brodiecastle 7:30pm. step back in time 400 years to hearthe group serve up a delectable menu of musicaltreats. adults £14, concessions £12, incl. souvenirprogramme, at www.nts.org.uk/events or 0844 493 2156

19 saturday treebadour puppet theatre presents "oakydoak andbluebell" 2pm, the james milne institute, findhorn.(next to the stone piers). for children from 3 years.£4 per person. for bookings or info call elisabethjulian 01309 691225 or visit www.treebadour.co.ukhorrible history - medieval warriors 11am - 4pm atelgin museum. watch a knight being accoutred andwelding his weapons. hands on living history activi-ties. free family event for festival of museum. call01343 543675 for more information.horrible history - crime and punishment 11am - 4pmat the falconer museum. experience mock trials,witches, crime and even a set of stocks to try. freefamily event for festival of museums. call 01309673701 for more information.

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‘time for tease’ burlesque night @ ironworks 9pm.18+. standing. tickets or info call 08717894173 orvisit www.ironworksvenue.com

by the seat of your pants @ universal hall 4pm.findhorn foundation, the park, findhorn. tickets £7 /£6 concessions / £5 u16s available at the phoenixstores 01309 690110 or at www.wegottickets.comtraditional may fair at moray steiner school 11am -4pm. craft activities, live music & maypole dancing, stalls, school tours, café and bbq. discover themagic of community at this traditional may fair. call01309 676300 or visit www.moraysteinerschool.org

20 sundaymundole equestrian show jumping contact 07901602042 or visit www.mundoleequestrian.comhorrible history - filthy lucre 12 - 5pm at the findhornheritage centre & icehouse. meet 17th c merchantswho made findhorn a wealthy international port. freehands-on activities for all the family for festival ofmuseums. call 01309 690659 for more information.

gordon castle highland games and country fair11am - 5pm, fochabers. for details & tickets at a special on-line discount visit our websitewww.gordoncastle.co.uk /highland-gamesmoray & highland junior orienteering championshipsstart times from 11am to 1pm, Culbin Forest (Wellhillnear Kintessack) pre-entry recommended . a mustfor youngsters between 7 & 16 who like running &have a sense of adventure. details & info on how toenter at www.moravianorientering.orgstand up and be kilted for moray with fred macauly& friends 7:30pm for 8pm start, mansfield hotel,elgin. an evening of fun & comedy. another opportu-nity to wear a kilt or touch of tartan to raise theprofile of moray. tickets £20 can be reserved [email protected].

23 wednesday - 28 mondayhappyness - inverness play host to an exciting newcomedy festival. world renowned comedy stars aswell as newcomers, break-through acts & gaelictalent. includes ardal o’hanlon, bill bailey, dylanmoran and scotland’s own fred macaulay. visitwww.happy-ness.co.uk

25 fridaybhajan sandhya @ universal hall 8pm. findhorn

foundation, the park, findhorn. tickets £10 / £8 con-cessions / £6 u16s available at the phoenix stores01309 690110 or at www.wegottickets.com

we were promised jetpacks @ ironworks 7:30pm.call 0871 789 4173 or www.ironworksvenue.comjj gilmour @ the loft 8pm, the loft, east grange farm,kinloss, forres, IV36 2UD. call 01343 850111 or visitwww.eastgrange.co.uk

26 saturdayabc boxing tournament returns to ironworks 7pm.16+. unreserved seating. tickets or info call08717894173 or visit www.ironworksvenue.com

27 sundaymusic nairn presents anthony hewitt (piano) 7:30pm,nairn community & arts centre. playing schumann,schubert, chopin & more. tickets £18, members £14,students £2. for info call 01667 453476 or visitwww.olympianist.com.lofty arts @ the loft 10am - 12noon, east grangefarm, kinloss. creative fun sessions £4 per child - allchildren welcome (accompanied by an adult).booking recommended call 01343 850111

26 saturday - 4 juneroyal findhorn yacht club open week club open tonon members – activities, bar, restaurant, café,special food nights. www.rfyc.net

30 wednesdayroseisle forest run 2nd event in the moray forest runsseries. races for under 12s, 6.45pm (1 mile) under16s, 7.10pm (1.5 miles) and open age, 7.15pm (4-5miles). junior races £1, senior race £4. all proceedsto Roseisle Village Hall. www.forresharriers.org.uktannahill weavers @ universal hall 7:30pm. findhornfoundation, the park, findhorn. tickets £10 / £8 con-cessions / £6 u16s available at the phoenix stores01309 690110 or at www.wegottickets.com

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puppet show for children from 3 years. £4 perperson. info or bookings call elisabeth julian 01309691225 or visit www.treebadour.co.uknts, banff and moray members' centre coffeemorning 10am - 12noon, holy trinity church hall,elgin. plants, cake & candy, bottle & white elephantstalls, raffle. all proceeds to leith hall & brodie castle.

10 sundaymundole equestrian british dressage and unaffiliateddressage closing date 1st june. contact 07901602042 or visit www.mundoleequestrian.com

13 wednesdaymoray & nairn floral art club 7:30pm, ramnee hotel,forres. a demonstration by allan beatty fromnorthern ireland - ‘summer visit’. call jean 01309673552 or caroline 651375 for further details

16 saturdayabsolute elvis for ironworks 7pm. seated. tickets orinfo tel: 08717894173 / www.ironworksvenue.comtreebadour puppet theatre presents "kasper and thehighland games" 2pm, the james milne institute,findhorn. (next to the stone piers). hand puppetshow for children from 3 years. £4 per person. infoor bookings call elisabeth julian 01309 691225 orvisit www.treebadour.co.uk

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30 saturday mundole summer show closing date 16th june,contact 07901 602042 or visit the websitewww.mundoleequestrian.comtreebadour puppet theatre presents "crocodile hastoothache" 2pm, the james milne institute, findhorn.(next to the stone piers). hand puppet show forchildren from 3 years. £4 per person. bookings orinfo call elisabeth julian 01309 691225 or visitwww.treebadour.co.uk

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

Flourless Triple Chocolateand Orange BrowniesAfternoon Tea is very fashionable and proving very popular at

Knockomie and these Brownies are one of the varieties we bake.

They are always very popular. During the Summer sunny weather

we can serve Afternoon Tea in the garden, available between 3pm

and 5pm daily.

300g White Chocolate

75g Unsalted Butter

275g Dark Chocolate 70%

4 x Large Eggs

175g Caster Sugar

100g Milk Chocolate Chips

200g Ground Almonds

Finely grated rind of 1 Orange

Heat the oven to 190°C and you will need a 23cm x 33cm x 1.5cm

deep oven proof tin, lined with baking parchment.

Method

1. Break up 150g of white chocolate in a bowl with the butter and

place over a pan of barely simmering water to melt and mix

together.

2. Roughly chop the dark and white chocolate and place in a

clean bowl. Add the milk chocolate chips.

3. In a separate bowl beat together with an electric hand whisk the

eggs and sugar until light and frothy. Beat in the melted butter and

white chocolate mixture, and the grated orange rind.

4. Stir in the ground almonds and the chopped chocolate pieces.

5. Pour the mixture into the lined tin and place on the centre shelf in

the oven. Bake for 35 minutes until risen and firm to touch. Test with

a skewer to ensure it comes out clean. You might need to test

various sections to make sure you test the sponge not the choco-

late chunks!

6. Leave to cool completely in the tin. When completely cold, turn

out and cut in to squares. Indulge and enjoy!

You can substitute the ground almonds for self raising flour if you prefer.

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Time can be limited in our busy lives today but taking a few days away can sometimes be all we need to recharge our batteries! For some a City Break may be the answer. There are a few good choices from Scottish Airports - one of the most convenient being the flight from Inverness to Amsterdam. A wonderful choice of Galleries, museums and colourful nightlife all a relatively short hop from home! Paris is another destination that never loses its appeal. The Champs Eysees, Arc de Triomphe and of course the Eiffel Tower are the obvious tourist stops but a wander through the Latin Quarter, St Germain and Montmarte gives you a real flavour of this beautiful city. This year is the 20th anniversary of Disneyland Paris so a wee side trip there will no doubt please the younger (and younger at heart) members of the family!

Athens is now within reach with direct flights from Edinburgh. The Acropolis, Temple of Athena & the National Archaeological Museum are all in the city and a trip to The Sacred Site of Delphi to see the Temple of Apollo would provide enough knowledge to get a Gold Star in any school project on Ancient Greece! The Plaka area of Athens with it's maze of narrow streets is perfect for browsing stalls selling pottery, jewellery and marble. Eating out here is mainly outdoors in the Tavernas specialising in Souvlaki (kebab), spanakopita (spinach pie) & Meze (greek tapas) all washed down with some surprisingly good local wine!

A short break doesn't need to be just a city however. More frequent flights from Edinburgh and Glasgow mean you can have a few days in the sun. Fly to Palma in Majorca - a wonderful city often overlooked - and you can combine a city and beach. Faro Airport makes the beaches of the Portugese Algarve easily accessable and Faro itself is not to be missed with some lovely churches and an old walled town overlooking the sea. The amazing nesting Storks all over the town are worth a visit alone! A bit longer onboard a plane will get you to Dubai which is perfect for a short break. A stay in some of the world's most elaborate hotels could be the ideal way to celebrate a special anniversary or birthday. Take a very fast lift ride up to the observation deck on the 124th floor of the world's highest building for remarkable views, shop in fabulous high end boutiques and the spice and gold souks or take a Dhow (boat) ride across the Creek - you can even Ski!

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THE OSPREY, one of Scotland’s most iconic birds will now be back on its breeding grounds after a long hard migration from its winter quarters in West Africa.

Driving around any part of Speyside you will frequently see this amazing bird’s image adorned on sides of guest houses, hotels and local businesses. In fact it was the huge image of the Osprey that once hung on the side of the Old Aviemore Centre buildings that first lit my passion for this species (and hence the logo for “Birding Ecosse”)

The Osprey is highly adapted to a life feeding on fish. Its talons have a reversible toe and rough, spiky scales that allow the bird to grip and carry a slippery fish in head on torpedo fashion. In full breeding season it has been known for the male to catch up to eight fish per day to feed its hungry chicks. And the sight of an Osprey plunging feet first into a

THE OSPREY, one of Scotland’s most iconic birds will now be back on its breeding grounds after a long hard migration from its winter

Driving around any part of Speyside you will frequently see this amazing bird’s image adorned on sides of guest houses, hotels and local businesses. In fact it was the huge image of the Osprey that once hung on the side of the Old Aviemore Centre buildings that first lit my passion for this species (and hence the

The Osprey is highly adapted to a life feeding on fish. Its talons have a reversible toe and rough, spiky scales that allow the bird to grip

loch to catch a Pike or Brown trout is a sight that will long remain with you.

At present two of the most famous Ospreys have returned to their favourite nesting sites. The first is “Lady” from the Loch of the Lowes, Scottish Wildlife Trust Reserve at Dunkeld, now in her 23rd year! And “EJ” at RSPB Loch Garten Reserve. Both are worth a visit (entrance fee payable to non SWT or RSPB members respec-tively) or alternatively log onto their websites to witness live video feeds direct from the nests!

If you visit a local estuary such as Findorn bay in Moray or Loch Fleet in Sutherland you may just catch these birds as they pass through en route to their breeding grounds.

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The Highlands and Islands are rightly famous for containing some of the last true wild areas in Europe and a rich variety of wildlife. Hardly a week goes by without close up images of Red squirrels or fishing Ospreys on the television and other media. So why had the couple on the rail not been able to realise their ambition of seeing a wild otter? After all, the Uists’ are one of the best places in Europe to see these animals. The answer is, of course, that the Scottish wilderness is a tough place to live, food can be scarce and the weather makes survival demanding. So wildlife can be thin on the ground and in addition wild birds and animals avoid or hide from the people trying to watch them –very annoying!

Back at the rail of the Cal Mac ferry, 50 metres away, an otter was swimming silently and low in the water, leaving a faint wake behind. I pointed it out to the couple and tried to show them, but by the time they had found their binoculars the otter had disappeared. Seemingly dissolving into the dark water as the ferry picked up speed.

Over the coming months I will share with you my experiences of spending time with wildlife and help you realise your ambitions, be they watching a wild otter fishing or just being able to see more and identify the birds around you on a weekend walk.

Mike Rae is a communication coach and has travelled the world watching and photographing wildlife. He returns regularly to the Highlands and Islands to continue his obsession of watching wildlife, especially otters!

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Serves 6

25ml Olive Oil

6 x 6oz Salmon Fillets (skin off)

600g New Potatoes

36 Cherry Tomatoes

100ml Pesto

Salt & Pepper to season

Method

1. Place New Potatoes in a pan of salted water and simmer

until cooked (approx 15 minutes).

2. Heat a frying pan with the oil.

3. Place the Cherry Tomatoes on a tray and drizzle 50ml of

Pesto over them and put in oven to warm through.

4. Place the Salmon in pan and season lightly with Salt

& Pepper.

5. After 3 minutes turn the Salmon over. After 3 minutes

place in hot oven (200°c) for 5 minutes to finish off.

6. Once Potatoes are cooked, drain and cut in half. Place

cut side down on a dinner plate.

7. Place cooked Salmon on top. Arrange Cherry

Tomatoes on each plate (6 per person) and drizzle with

remaining Pesto.

The North of Scotland and the Highlands in particular are noted

for our wild salmon. Fisherman come from all over the world to

enjoy the fishing in some of the rivers that we often just treat as

local rivers. This month's recipe pays homage to this wonderfully tasting local fish

and whilst it always possible to catch it yourself for this recipe we would

recommend sourcing the fillets from a local producer or even your local

supermarket. Many of our local supermarkets have a buy local ethos and you

may be able to bag yourself a local salmon!

Either way - have a go at this recipe and please enjoy!

Salmon Fillet on a bed ofHot Potato & Tomato Salad witha Pesto Dressing

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Ashley Ann.....................................................Back PageBack in Balance .........................................................29Beaver Travel..........................................................32-33Bitz Motorsport............................................................17Caroline Street Gospel Hall .......................................37Cat Protection Moray .................................................17Cawdor Castle.............................................................18City of Elgin BID Limited .............................................28Compassion ‘n Action.................................................22Covesea Cafe .............................................................35Delta Electrical ............................................................27Elgin Marble Company ...............................................37Elgin Sand and Gravel ................................................17Excel Scotland Ltd ........................................................9Ferrari Horsefeeds ........................................................5Forres Tree Services ...................................................33Gateaux Regal...............................................................7 Gordon Castle .............................................................23Gordon Scott Chartered Accountant ..........................17 GreenThumb..........................................................14-15 Highland Beauty Clinic ...............................................17 Home Comforts By Sandra ..........................................3 Horizon Blinds.............................................................37Ian Fraser ......................................................................3ilash Theatre................................................................37Jaycee's Computer Centre .........................................35 JC Chimney Sweeps...................................................37Kinloss Swimming Pool ................................................7Knockomie Hotel.........................................................27Kylauren Homes............................................................2Leanchoil Healing Group ..............................................4Len’s Taxi’s ..................................................................33Little Flower .................................................................12

Logie Steading ..............................................................9Mac’s Taxi....................................................................22Macfarlane Arboriculture Ltd.......................................35Mackenzie & Cruickshank ..........................................31Marian Warrener..........................................................37Moray Groundworks ...................................................35Moray Pest Control ....................................................12MRD Flooring ..............................................................29Nairn Community & Arts Centre .................................20Olive Tree Chocolate...................................................29Physiofirst....................................................................35PSE (Auldearn) ...........................................................13Rafford Cycles.............................................................33Roof Wizard.................................................................35Rose Abbey School ......................................................7Royal Findhorn Yacht Club .........................................29Scotengineering..........................................................29SJ Chimney Services ....................................................9Stuart Allan Plumbing & Heating ..................................5Stuarts Cycles ...............................................................7The Lighthouse Church ................................................3The Loft Bistro................................................23,33 & 35Unique Beauty .......................................Front Cover & 3Universal Hall .............................................................19Varis Training...............................................................27Veronique’s ...................................................................7Wheelchair Care............................................................9William Wilson.............................................................31Windsor Hotel .............................................................25Winterburn Media..........................................................3Words By The Wayside...............................................11www.russiankettlebellscotland.com............................29

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otal payable including cash deposit £26675.40.ay amount of credit within 12 months (paying no interest) or 84 monthly payments of £281.85. APR 17.9%. Tay amount of credit within 12 months (paying no interest) or 84 monthly payments of £281.85. APR 17.9%. Total payable including cash deposit £26675.40.rice £15000. Deposit 20% £3000. Amount of Credit £12000.

otal repayable including cash deposit £16835.40rice £15000. Deposit 20% £3000. Amount of Credit £12000. 60 monthly payments £230.59. APR 5.9%. Trice £15000. Deposit 20% £3000. Amount of Credit £12000. 60 monthly payments £230.59. APR 5.9%. Total repayable including cash deposit £16835.40

otal payable including cash deposit £26675.40.

otal repayable including cash deposit £16835.40

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