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Clubs &Societies

1ST BUCKIE BOYS BRIGADEMon. 6pm - Anchor Boys. Tues.6pm - B and Club. Wed. 6:30pm- Gymnastics. Fri. 6pm - Juniors& 7:20pm Company. Sun. 10am- Bible class. Contact AlanMcIntosh 832999

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPSFree, confidential help & supportto the relatives & friends ofproblem drinkers. Local weeklygroups in Buckie & Keith. Visitwww.hexnet.co.uk/alanon/, [email protected] or call 0207403 0888 for more information.

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

BUCKIE AND DISTRICT PIPE BANDWe meet in the Royal BritishLegion hall, Buckie, on Thursday

evenings 6.30pm-9pm. Learners& experienced players welcome.www.buckiepipeband.co.uk

BUILDING BLOCKS NURSERYSpaces available for childrenaged 2-5 years. Also providefunded pre-school places. Openall year, including school holi-days, 8am - 6pm. 37 St PetersTerrace, Buckie.Tel: 07771360880

CLOCHAN ART GROUPMonday 2pm-4pm, Clochan HallA small group enjoying paintingand drawing, working in allmediums and happy to offer helpand advice over a cup of coffee.All Welcome!

CULLEN BOWLING ANDTENNIS CLUBProvides a service to anyonewho is interested in Bowling andTennis. Bowls, tennis rackets,balls and shoes all available.Contact Sandra Douglas 840118

FINDOCHTY BOWLING CLUBOur carpet bowling group meetsFridays, Nov - March, 7pm - 9pmat Findochty Primary School. Newmembers & beginners welcome!Contact Ian Miller 832708

JOG SCOTLAND KEITHMondays 6.30pm at KeithCommunity Centre, Juniors,Wednesdays 6pm. Suitable forbeginners. Tel: 870609 or [email protected]

KEITH AND DISTRICTAMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUBWednesdays 7pm, KeithCommunity Centre Car Park.Annual subscription £15. CallSteven Taylor on tel: 832898,07808 687036 or visitwww.walkjogrunmoray.org.uk

FOCHABERS PÉTANQUECLUBTo play and promote the game ofPétanque, Fochabers CricketClub, Fochabers. Contact MIkeWatt 832591

KEITH B.A.L.L. GROUPMeet on Wednesdays 10.30am -

1pm in St Rufus Hall, Keith.Contact Evalyne tel: 886913 orMaureen tel: 886020 for details

PARKINSON’S SUPPORTGROUP KEITH & DISTRICTmeet regulary in different placesthroughout the area. For more in-formation on where the nextmeeting takes place tel: 01542831449

MORAY BURIAL GROUNDRESEARCH GROUP (MBGRG)Local heritage group actively re-searching and recording monu-mental inscriptions inchurchyards & cemeteries inMoray. Contact Helen Mitchell on01343 546620 or visitwww.mbgrg.org

MORAY BUSINESS WOMENInformal club for women in theMoray area interested in busin-ess, networking & general social-ising. 1st Thurs every month. Tel:Michelle on 07887 730708 [email protected]

MORAY COAST MOTORCYCLE CLUB1st Wednesday every month atMill House Hotel, Tynet, Buckie.Join us for social ride outs,fundraisers and more. ContactTracey Scott tel: 07928 444376or visit www.mcmc.org.uk

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

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OFDECORATIVE AND FINE ARTSSOCIETIES (MORAY BANFFAND BADENOCH BRANCH)2nd Wednesday of the month11am, Sherwood Suite, EightAcres Hotel, Elgin. Newmembers welcome. ContactSarah Fennings-Mills on 01343 831002 orwww.nadfas.org.uk

PORTGORDON ART GROUPFridays 1pm-4pm, PortgordonCommunity Centre. We have afew places left, so if you're inter-ested in joining us - come alongor phone us on 850409

WALK BUCKIEWednesdays 7pm. 30-45 minwalks at various paces fromBuckie Swimming Pool car park. www.walkjogrunmoray.org.uk

WEIGHTWATCHERSWESTERN FRONT ASSOCIA-TIONEvery Wednesday from 6.30pm,Longmore Hall, Keith

WESTERN FRONT ASSOCIATIONWe hold 9 meetings per year onSaturday afternoons in ElginLibrary. Open to anyone with aninterest in the WW1. ContactDerek Bird on 01343 870562 [email protected]

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Academy). If interested in any ofthe above contact Graham

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Well - that was fun wasn’t it.

Another year another Christmas.

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All Saints Episcopal Church, Buckie - Sundays: Parish Eucharist11am, contact Canon Jeremy Paisey tel: 832312Buckie Baptist Church meets Sundays 11am & 5.45pm. ContactRev. V MacDougall Email [email protected] - Children welcome,Contact Irene 840821Buckie Chruch of Christ Meets Sunday, Bible Study 9:30; morningWorship 11:00. Children Welcome tel: 01542834696Buckie North, C of S, Cluny Square Contact Mrs Elizabeth Reid c/otel: 831907Buckie Salvation Army Sunday Services 10.30am & 6pm, plusothers during week. Contact Caroline Buchanan tel: 823790Buckie South & West, C of S, High Street meets for Sundayworship at 11.30am, including Sunday School, Contact Rev’d AlanMacgregor 833775 or email [email protected], Riverside Christian Church, Sundays 10.30am, contact01542 833923 or visit www.riversidebuckie.orgBuckie, St Peters Church RC 832196Buckie Methodist Church Sundays 11am & 6pm. Sunday School,Bible Studies, Prayer Meetings, Study & House Groups, Alpha,Women’s Guild, Men’s Prayer Breakfast

Cullen & Deskford C of S, 1st Sunday of the month at the HallChurch at 11am (followed by soup & sweet), every other Sunday atthe Auld Kirk at 10.30am, and the 2nd & 4th Sundays at the JubileeHall, Deskford at 12noon. Contact Gordon McNeill tel: 840193 oremail: [email protected] Methodist Church, Seatown, Cullen, Buckie Sundaymorning worship at 11am led by a Minister or an authorised LocalPreacher; Enzie Parish Church, Portgordon, Buckie meets forSunday worship at 10 am, Sunday School. Contact Rev’d AlanMacgregor 833775 or email [email protected] Church of Scotland meets for Sunday Worship 9.45am.All welcome. Contact David Pirie tel: 834123Findochty Methodist Church welcomes you to fellowship Sundaysat 11am

This is listed alphabetically from A to F and will regularly berotated. If you are a member of a church not listed here, pleasecontact [email protected] and we may print this in futureissues.

A new Associate Minister told hiscolleague of his fear that parishonersmight try to ply him with drink when hevisited them over New Year and if theydid so he would feel most insulted. Thewise parish minister replied, “Well, ifanyone insults you by offering you adrink, just you swallow the insult!”

Now, this same pious Associate Ministerwas the only one in the town who hadnot been taken to the court by the localpoliceman for committing various minoroffences. However, no matter how oftenhe stopped the Associate Minister in hiscar, the policeman could never find anylegal fault against him. On New Year’sDay, the policeman was walking alongthe main street when the AssociateMinister arrived at the church on a bikewhich Santa had delivered. Thepoliceman pulled him over and checkedthe bike’s tyres and lights but everythingabout the bike was legal. Thepoliceman asked the minister, “How isit that I can never catch you out like therest of the locals?” “Ah well,” replied theminister, “that’s because I always havethe Lord travelling with me.” Thepoliceman shouted with glee, “Got you!Two on a bike!”As we journey through this New Year wecan choose to travel alone, leaving the

Christ shut away with the Christmasdecorations until we take him out againthis December, or we can choose totravel on a spiritual tandem with Him.

Sadly, the Western world in which welive is now an unholy rat race where wecan get knocked off our spiritual bikesas men and women speed past us,driving their lives dangerously toacquire expensive luxuries at whateverprice, overloading with their own self-interest of earning bonuses andclaiming expenses. They wear the latestdesigner sunspecs to save them fromthe glare of the needs of the poor in thiscountry or, indeed, in other countrieswhere the ordinary man or womanwould find the sum of one month’sbonus alone quite unbelievable. It’s awonder we don’t hear Jesus screaming,“I’m a celebrity - get me out of here!”

Of course, when we journey with Christwe do need our daily rest in the shelterwhich He provides for us. The Hebrewnoun for God’s “presence” is“Shekinah” - and so the Israelites foundon their wilderness wanderings thatGod travels with ordinary men, womenand children and camps with them. St.John adopted this picture of God whenhe wrote, “The Word was made flesh

and DWELT AMONG US, full of graceand truth.” Those of us who travel withChrist will discover that in the verylowest he finds the highest. Indeed, thisis where Jesus looked for the glory ofGod - in the rush of world commercial-ism and politics, in the turning wheels ofevil, poverty and depravity, in the tentsof sickness and death. Into an unholyrat race where life was cheap Jesusbrought an obedient, serving spirit,giving glory to God in the highest in thelowest.

Let us travel with him throughout thisyear that, wherever we pitch our tents,we bring the Presence of God to all.“Lord, who shall dwell in your tent?Who shall live on your holy hill? He whotravels by righteousness, and speakstruth in his heart; he who doesn’tslander with his tongue, nor does evil tohis friend, nor casts slurs againstanother; he who doesn’t lend out hismoney for usury, nor take a bribeagainst the innocent. He who doesthese things shall never be shaken.”(Psalm 15) With Jesus as our travellingcompanion, our spiritual tandem will beless likely to take a wobbly!

Dr Kay Gould Keith Church of Scotland


Pastoral Letter and

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leisurePhysical activity, health and well-being

It is well accepted by both health professionals and

the fitness industry that regular exercise of moderate

to vigorous intensity, carried out at least three to five

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lungs, maintains flexibility and generally leads to a

feeling of well-being. As well as this it can be fun,

rewarding and intensely addictive once a routine is

established and the benefits are starting to be felt

which may be weight loss, muscle tone, flexibility and

many more on top of these.

Across Moray there are a number of Fitness-room

facilities operated by the Moray Council Sports &

Leisure Services section, all of which are open to the

public, have no joining fee, are fully equipped with

up to date equipment and have qualified staff on

hand to lend support and advice if required.

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such as treadmills, rowing machines, cross-trainers,

cycles as well as resistance (weights) for

increasing muscle strength and tone.

Why not make it your long term New Year resolution and take up the offer of our 2 for 1 induction offer during January and February at

only £15.00 for two.

Facilities are available at:

Buckie Swimming Pool & Fitness CentreForres Swimming Pool & Fitness CentreKeith Sports & Community CentreMilne’s Learning Centre Fitness Room (Fochabers)The Shand Centre (Dufftown)

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Come in and see what’s new.

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

www.ashleyann.co.uk

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

NOW OPEN

Keith Community Council:

Meets first Monday of each month

(excluding January/august) 7pm at Keith

Community Centre. Contact: diane Halley

(Secretary) tel: 886640

Buckie Community Council

Meets third Tuesday each month

(excluding July) 7pm Town House West.

Contact: gordon Cowie (Secretary) tel:

831956

Strathisla Community Council

Meets first Wednesday of every month

(excluding January and august)

Keith Community Centre

Contact: (Secretary) 01542 870727

OTHER COMMUNITY COUNCIL CONTACTS

POLICE MATTERSPolice Constable ian Ralston attendedtonight`s meeting and gave an update tocouncilors on local crime as follows :-5 vandalisms an attempted burglaryThe police are continuing to target theanti social driving. an initiative in Keithwhich took place involving use of theautomatic number plate recognitionsystem.Operation Moravia will continueover the autumn months targeting drugs,violence and anti social behaviour.The anti social behaviour at the skatepark has had positive action with alcoholbeing seized by underage drinkers. Theproblems of late were stressed as notbeing the users of the park but outsiders.Operation avon took place in Keithrecently and targeted under agehotspots where teenagers are drinkingbut no significant issues were reported.Parents are notified by letter and appro-priate agencies are also notified andwork closely with the police.

Community Initiative Fund – This is afund that is designed to support andassist local projects with small grantswhich contribute towards either areduction in crime or support the victimsof crime. grants ranging from £50 to£2000 are available by contacting theirlocal Policing Team for an applicationform which can then be submitted to thelocal Policing team.grampian Police are still recruiting forspecial Constables. anyone interestedshould contact 0845 600 5700 or visitwww.grampian.police.uk

MATTERS ARISINGThe exterior of the old Post Office hasbeen improved greatly by the cleanup ithas had done recently. Hopefully it willbe kept tidy on a regular basis.

den Houses – better reports on the newkitchens which are being put into theden. if there any problems residentsneed to tell their housing officer who willdeal with their issues. The housingofficer is the go between the house-holder and the contractor.Mar Court – There are slabs at aresident’s council property that areraised and householder likely to trip overand cause injury which is being dealtwith by SC. area may be tarred.

COMMUNITY COUNCILLORSUPDATESCL: Roads and Rights of WayPavement at pensioner’s house onbroomhill been fixed. Sign on a96 stillcan`t be seen properly for the trees.bridge of Haughs to be taken down asthey are leaning onto the a96. Road willhave to be closed to do this for safetyreasons. Part of barrier has rotted awayon a96 on Church Road – will need tobe replaced. There is no word on theyellow box to be painted at the junctionon banff Road/ Church Road. Spars aremissing at the green brigie up at thefalls Of Tarnash. SC will look intomatter. Spokes on the Metal arch bridgeare not attached. Possible job forpayback scheme to do. dH will find out.also a strainer post with wire attachedto it in water may cause harm toanimals. lights at union bridge are stillnot working after three years. Theyseemed to be working whilst workmenwere there recently.The pedestrian crossing at fife Keithneeds to be highlighted more as it israther dull there. light at the Royalneeds to be sorted as well. Cl will writeto bEaR on these matters. The bridgeof Haughs flooding was brought upagain. Transport Scotland will beinformed about this. bins are being left

out on lanes which cause an obstructionto cars. They are sometimes being leftout errantly. JM will contact Tracey Raeabout this matter.

JM: Planning national rail have requested permissionfor a mast. no objections.There were concerns about theproposed R8 development on banffRoad. There is nowhere locally for localpeople who do not have access tointernet to view the proposed plans. Thenearest place to see them is Elgin. dHwill contact Springfield to see if they canarrange for a set of plans to be sent tothe institute for example for people toview. There is also the concern of extratraffic that will be using banff road.

MR: CleansingThe lorry park has had a lot of items lefteg chairs and empty buckets left lyingthere after blackening. it is hoped thatpeople could tidy up after the blacken-ings. The caravan park has been left ina terrible mess and councillors wonderwhat the current owner is prepared to doabout it.

A.O.C.BThe recent Moray Economic strategymeeting was very well attended withpositive feedback from attendants. goodideas were put forward to improve Keithand surrounding area.

Jane Martin JM Ian Cattanach IC Carol Cowie CC Gary Coull GCStewart Cree SC Charlie Lawson CL Diane Halley DHMargaret Robson MRMarguerite Cruickshank MC

ExTRaCTS fROM THE MinuTES Of THE MEETing Of 3Rd Of OCTObER 2011 Of KEiTH COMMuniTy COunCil


Community Council News

Come in and see what’s new.

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

www.ashleyann.co.uk

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

NOW OPEN

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SCHOOLSBotriphnie Primary School ............................01542 810207Cluny Primary School....................................01542 831417Crossroads Primary School ..........................01542 870221Cullen Primary School ..................................01542 840279Findochty Primary School ............................01542 832287Keith Primary School ....................................01542 882802Millbank Primary School ................................01542 831113Milne’s Primary School ..................................01343 820977Mosstodloch Primary School ........................01343 820476Newmill Primary School ................................01542 882788Portessie Primary School ..............................01542 832288Portgordon Primary School ..........................01542 831198Portknockie Primary School ..........................01542 840244Rothiemay Primary School .......................... 01466 711220St Peters RC Primary School ........................01542 831339St Thomas RC Primary School ......................01542 882256Buckie High School ......................................01542 832605Keith Grammar School ..................................01542 882461Milne’s High School ......................................01343 820611DOCTORSArdach Health Centre ....................................01542 831555Seafield Medical Centre ................................01542 835577Seafield & Cullen Medical Group...................01542 835577Keith Medical Centre......................................01542 882244Dr Grays Hospital, Elgin................................0845 456 6000

DENTISTSThe Keith Dental Practice ..............................01542 886251Buckie Dental Practice ..................................01542 831163PHARMACIESBairds Pharmacy, Keith..................................01542 882512Clarks Pharmacy, Fife-Keith ..........................01542 882533Cullen Pharmacy............................................01542 840220Listermac Pharmacy, Union St ......................01542 840268Listermac Pharmacy, W. Church St ..............01542 833321W.S. Taylor, Buckie ........................................01542 831116Normac Pharmacy, Buckie ............................01542 831147

Buckie Leisure Centre....................................01542 832841Police Station ................................................0845 600 5700Keith Community Centre................................01542 882222Keith Swimming Pool ....................................01542 882222Keith Resource Centre ..................................01542 886174Keith Library ..................................................01542 882223Keith Sports & Com. Ctr ................................01542 882222Moray Council Access Point, Keith................01542 885500Registrar ........................................................01542 885525Keith Tourist Info. Ctr......................................01542 888423Keith Community Bus ....................................01542 882222Babs Dial A Bus ............................................01542 835800National Rail Enquiries ..................................08457 484950

Boxing Day Holiday * Tues. 27th Dec. 2011New Years Day Holiday * Mon. 2nd Jan. 20122nd January Holiday Tues. 3rd Jan. 2012Buckie Holiday § Mon. 2nd April 2012Keith Holiday Mon. 2nd April 2012Good Friday Fri. 6th April 2012May Day Bank Holiday Mon. 7th May 2012Spring Bank Holiday Mon. 4th June 2012Keith Holiday Mon. 4th June 2012Queens Diamond Jubilee Tues. 5th June 2012Buckie Holiday § Mon. 11th June 2012

Buckie Holiday § Mon. 30th July 2012Summer Bank Holiday Mon. 6th Aug. 2012Keith Holiday Mon. 13th Aug. 2012Buckie Holiday § Mon. 10th Sept. 2012Keith Holiday Mon. 15th Oct. 2012Buckie Holiday § Mon. 15th Oct. 2012St Andrews Day Fri. 30th Nov. 2012Christmas Day Tues. 25th Dec. 2012* substitute, as this holiday falls on a weekend or other bank holiday§ includes Cullen, Findochty & Portknockie‡ includes Garmouth, Kingston, Mosstodloch, Spey Bay & Urquhart

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Useful Numbers

Local Holidays, School Term Dates&Useful Numbers

Spring Term Starts Thursday 5th January 2012Mid-term Holiday Friday 10th February 2012Mid-term Holiday Monday 13th February 2012Spring Term Ends Friday 30th March 2012Good Friday Holiday Friday 6th April 2012Summer Term Starts Monday 16th April 2012Milne’s High & Feeders Friday 4th May 2012May Day Holiday Monday 7th May 2012In-service Closure Thursday 17th May 2012In-service Closure Friday 18th May 2012

Keith Grammar & Feeders Monday 4th June 2012Summer Term Ends Thursday 28th June 2012Buckie High & Feeders Monday 11th June 2012for 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 2012Winter Term Ends Fri. 21st December 2012

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Have you made up your own "God"?

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"You turn things upside down, as if the potter were thought to be like the clay." Isaiah 29:16

Some have turned God into a loving Santa Claus who showers us with good things when we are nice. When we are naughty, however, He isn’t quite as generous. Perish the thought that He would ever punish us! He is a loving God. They think that in the end He will forgive everyone…except the Hitlers and the Stalins.

Others have made God into a family doctor. He is there when we need Him. Most of the time we can get on quite well without Him. In fact, we rarely even think about Him unless we have a problem. But when misfortune strikes, they want God to hear their call for help and come to their rescue.

Still others have formed God into a watchmaker. He created the universe, set it in motion and then they think He sat back to watch it tick away on its own. He is far removed and doesn’t get involved in our a�airs. So they believe they are free to form their own laws, their own standards of right and wrong, even their own religion.

If we really want to know what God is like and what He thinks and expects of us, we must be willing to set aside our opinions and listen to what He has to say about Himself. We must turn to God’s Word, the Bible. What does the Bible say about God – the God with whom we have to do?

Have we formed our own opinions about who God is; what He is like, what type of lifestyles He approves of and whom He will forgive? Are we making up our own “God”? Have we turned things upside down ?

God is Holy and He demands something from us. He wants us to put our faith in His Son for salvation. Many people today think that they will be in Heaven as long as they don’t commit any heinous crimes. But the Bible teaches that "all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23). We have all – you & me, everyone - fallen short of God’s moral standards. We have all broken His laws, and our sin makes us un�t for heaven.Only by personally accepting Christ as our own Lord and Saviour – believing that he died for OUR sins and was raised for OUR justi�cation, and forsaking our sins to live in subjection to Him – can we approach this Holy God. The Bible says "He that believeth on the Son (Jesus Christ) hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.”(John 3:35-36) What have you done then with Jesus which is called Christ?

God is Just and will by no means pass by sin.You may not like thinking about this, but the Bible states that God has appointed a day in which He will judge you by that man (Jesus Christ) whom He has appointed. Each of us will personally meet with God one day. We will either meet Him in our sins and be judged by Him, and be cast into the lake of �re, or if we are saved, we will meet Him clothed in the righteousness of His Dear Son, so that when God looks at us He no longer sees our sin, but instead sees us clothed in the righteousness of Christ . "He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, (John 3:18).

God is Gracious and Merciful and has given us ample time and opportunity to accept His one way of salvation. “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved.” Acts 16:31

Have you made a "God" of your own liking, a "God" who resembles a Santa Claus, a watchmaker, a doctor or something else? If so, then you have turned things upside down. Your "God" exists only in your imagination. He is not the God of the Bible, or the God you will meet in eternity. To be ready to meet the true God you must prepare on His terms – your own imagination will only take you to Hell.

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2012 is also set to be an exciting year in terms of the con-stitutional debate that is happening in Scotland. It is anexciting time to be in politics with the mix of day-to-dayissues combined with the very long-term and strategicdecision that will face the people of Scotland in the refer-endum.

All in all 2012 will be a busy and challenging time for mostfolk and wish everyone power to their elbow in their ownchallenges.

Here’s tae a guid 2012 for a’body!I can’t really claim to be fluent in Doric or,indeed, any dialect of Scots but like mostfolk around the country I use phrases andwords that have seeped into the brain overthe years, perhaps from reading the oblig-atory Broons and Oor Wullie annuals

around Christmas and New Year and, more recently, theChewin’ the Fat and Still Game Christmas specials!

It has struck me over the festive period the importance that

humour plays in helping to maintain our traditional language

and culture. It is particularly important in financially tough

times that can be very stressful for families and individuals

that we have that humour which gives us a bit of valve to

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In that vein I wish everyone a bit of humour through 2012.

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

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Home Alone (PG)

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gallery’ elgin library. john macgregor, nairn’s vc.speaker - dave shillabeer. there will be a collection forbranch funds. contact derek bird 01343 870562 orvisit www.wfascotlandnorth.org.uk‘music nairn’ presents a concert by the finzi stringquartet playing haydn, ravel and brahms. 8pm atnairn community arts centre. tickets £18, members£14 and students £2. tel 01667 455701

29 sundaylofty arts creative fun day, 10am till 12 noon, for kidsunder 10, sessions: £4 per child, or three children for£10, booking desirable but not essential, childrenmust be accompanied by an adult, The Loft EastGrange Farm Kinloss tel:01343 850111

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150g Caster Sugar6 large eggs50g Cocoa Powder500g mixed frozen fruit (thawed)50ml Sloe Gin250ml Double Cream1 tablespoon Caster Sugar1 heaped teaspoon of Ground ArrowrootIcing sugar for dusting1 x 27cm x 22cm baking tin / swiss roll tin 2cm deepbaking parchment

1.Lightly grease the baking tin and line with the baking parchment2.Using two bowls separate the eggs with the whites in one bowl and the yolks in another. Whisk the egg yolks with an electric whisk until they start to thicken. Add the caster sugar and beat until fully mixed. Stir in the cocoa powder. Wash and dry thoroughly the electric beaters.3.In the separate bowl beat the egg whites until they stand in soft peaks. Fold gently in to the chocolate mixture.4.Pour in to the lined baking tin and bake in the centre of a preheated oven at 180°C for 20 minutes until it has risen and springy to touch. Remove from the oven and leave in the tin until completely cooled.5.Place the thawed frozen fruit into a sieve and strain the juice in to a bowl. Place the fruit and one tablespoon of the juices in to a pan with the Sloe Gin and one tablespoon of caster sugar, and heat to simmering point. Mix the Ground Arrowroot with a little of the reserved fruit juice to a paste before stirring in to the fruit mixture to thicken. Allow to cool completely.6.Place a sheet of greaseproof or baking parchment on to a clean dry service and dust with icing sugar. Turn out the chocolate roulade on to this, and carefully peel off the baking parchment.7.Spoon the fruit mixture on to the chocolate roulade in a thin layer. Whip the cream to form soft peaks and spoon over the fruit mixture.8.Roll up the roulade as tightly as you can and place on a serving dish. Chill until you are ready to serve. Don't worry if it cracks as this adds to character of the dish. For a really decadent finish, drizzle melted chocolate over the roulade!

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Many don't consider themselves to be Carers and,

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In these days where people are looking for more exotic destinations, Vietnam and Cambodia are among the next popular countries to travel to. Vietnam offers a fantastic range of places to see and visit, whether you are looking for sightseeing, beaches or a touring holiday. In the city locations an organised tour is a good way to help you become orientated. If you want to explore independently there are a whole array of taxis and 'cyclos' which like a modern day rickshaw offer a novel and fun way to get around. World events have inevitably cast their shadow across this country, which was for so many years the subject of news bulletins rather than travel brochures. In the last 20 years this charming nation of people has opened its doors to visitors. Not only does Vietnam have a variety of places to see, but it also enjoys a vast and beautiful coastline, mist shrouded mountains, mighty rivers and cascading waterfalls. Whether your passion is for history, scenery, food or culture the delicate tapestry of this nation will offer you all of this and much more besides. Hanoi is the capital city of Vietnam, and one of the hidden gems of South East Asia. It retains an elegance and charm not often found in this part of the world. Enjoy in particular the city's French influence, seen in fine old colonial buildings and tree lined boulevards. The vibrant and dynamic Ho Chi Minh city, formerly Saigon, is the largest and most energetic city in Vietnam, and the cultural heart of the nation.Hoi An is a well preserved trading port dating back to the 15th century, and the Mekong Delta and Cu Chi Tunnels (once home to 10,000 people) are well worth visiting.

Cambodia was for many years off limits for travellers but now welcomes them with open arms. This magical land boasts ancient temples, dense forests, glorious beaches and a captivating culture and history. The most famous of the country's ancient sites is Angkor. This awe inspiring construction is quite rightly named as one of the 'Seven wonders of the world'. By travelling further afield you can enjoy lazy sun kissed beaches in Sihanoukville, sleepy towns and spectacular national parks. The evocatively named Phnom Penh is a beautiful city full to the brim with charmingly dilapidated colonial heritage. There is also a vibrant riverside promenade and a whole selection of cafes and restaurants. It is important to remember that with developing countries the tourism infrastructure is not as refined as in other places in the region. Hotel standards vary enormously and can be subject to delays and changes.

Vietnam and Cambodia are two fantastic countries waiting to be discovered –we should all go before they become tourist traps and become spoilt.

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One of the beauties of birdwatching is that you can do it from the comfort of your own home, especially at this time of year when the temperatures drop and snow covers the ground. Any bird seed that is put out will be a magnet for any birds in the area.

Two of the most common species to visit your bird table and feeders are the Blue and Great Tit.

The Blue tit is the smaller of the two and very dapper with its bright blue crown black eye stripe and white cheeks. Its breast and belly are yellow whilst the back and tails are lovely blue/green. The male and female plumage is slightly different with the males wings being a deeper ultramarine blue compared to the females lighter medium blue, but this difference can be very slight and unless you have birds together to compare can be very subjective!

One of the beauties of birdwatching is that you can do it from the comfort of your own home, especially at this time of year when the temperatures drop and snow covers the ground. Any bird seed that is put out will be a

Two of the most common species to visit your bird table and feeders are the Blue and

The Blue tit is the smaller of the two and very dapper with its bright blue crown black eye stripe and white cheeks. Its breast and belly are yellow whilst the back and tails are lovely blue/green. The male and female plumage is slightly different with the males wings being a

The Great tit is a sleek powerful looking bird; it too has white cheeks and a blue/grey back and tail. However the pure white cheek is surrounded by a jet black head, neck and throat and when seen in good light these black feathers have a beautiful glossy blue sheen to them. The male and female are easier to tell apart with the male having a broad black band extending unbroken from the black throat down the breast before spreading out to a large black patch between the legs, and the female having a less well defined black band and patch between the legs.

Both birds are a colourful visitor to your garden and can be viewed to quite close range. Study them closely and you soon see their different characteristics, the Blue Tits being the Cheeky Chappies of the bird table, plus by providing a regular supply of food you will helping them survive the harsh weather.

Next month we will be sticking to the basics looking at Greenfinch and Siskin.

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Date post:	28-Mar-2016
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SpotLight On Buckie & District January 2012

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