The Lossie Local Spring 12

YOUR FREE LOCAL MAGAZINE

THE LOSSIE LOCAL LOSSIEMOUTH’S COMMUNITY MAGAZINE AND LOCAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Willowbank Holistic Therapies

St Gerardine School’s Eco Day

Extracts from The Bulger

Team Casie & Race For Life

The Speyside Kiltwalk

Health & Wellbeing

Hythehill Primary Shoebox Appeal

Lossie Gospel Hall

Football Club Report

Stn Cdr Introduction

Community News, Events

& What’s On

Plus Much More ...

SPRING 2012

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Dear Neighbours,

Welcome to the 18th issue! Hopefully by the time

you’re reading this spring will be well and truly on its

way. The first snowdrops are already starting to show

through as I type, so hopefully the weather will have

been kind to the Girl Guides who have volunteered to

deliver your magazine - thank you.

And it’s a bumper issue this time! The magazine has

been going from strength to strength so you’ll find an

extra 8 pages of information. Heartfelt gratitude to all

The Lossie Local’s supporters and advertisers, both

old and new. You’ll find an article on page 6 about

the importance of shopping locally and supporting

our independent traders. Please take the time to read

and have a think about it. I feel extremely honoured

to have the opportunity to live in such a wonderful

town, and we all need to play our part, however small,

in keeping it that way.

The ‘Handmade in Scotland’ Craft Fair is on 31 March

at the High School - see the ad on page 7. It’s well

worth a visit. I went to the last one and was really

impressed with what the different stallholders had to

offer.

There’s an introduction from Gp Capt Ian Gale, the

new Stn Cdr at RAF Lossie, on page 4. St Gerardine

School has an article on page 18, and Hythehill on

page 28. There are also a couple of good causes to

read about and support too. Mary Ross and Team

Casie will receive this issue’s 10% profit donation for

participating in the Inverness ‘Race for Life’ (page 8),

and The Speyside Kiltwalk will take place on Sunday

13 May (page 26). There’s the usual Football Club

Report on page 43, a ‘Crystal Wand Body Massage’

review on page 24 (a perfect gift for Mothers’ Day)

and extracts from the 1894 Newsletter ‘The Bulger’ on

page 32. Please get in touch if you have any

information to share - all community editorial is

included free of charge.

And finally, before I run out of space, thanks to Lloyd

Fudge for supplying the front cover photo. I think

you’ll agree it’s another great one.

See you again at the start of Summer … Nicky Slater

The Lossie Local, Commerce Street, IV31 6QQ • [email protected] • 815328

Front Cover Photo © Lloyd Fudge

Contents

Advertising Rates …………………………..47 The Bulger ……………………...…………...32 Community Centre ……………………..….16 Community News & Events ……….21&22

‘Good News’ ………….……………………...34 Health & Wellbeing ……………….……….10 Hythehill Primary ……….………….……....28 Index of Advertisers …………….………...46 ‘Jine The Guild’ ………………..…………….30 Kiltwalk ………………………………………...26 Library ………………………………….……...12 Lossie Football Club ..…………...…..43&44

Lossiemouth Gospel Hall ……........14&15 Shop Local ………………………………….....6 St Gerardine School Eco Day ……….....18 Team Casie …………………………………....8 Useful Phone Numbers ……..…………….38 Willowbank Holistic Therapies …...24&25 Youth Café …………………………..………..40

4 To advertise in The Lossie Local please call 01343 815328

I’m delighted to have the chance to introduce myself as the new Station Commander of RAF Lossiemouth. I was

last posted to Lossiemouth in 1995, so have been in other parts for some time, but my wife Sally and I are already loving the pure Scottish air and warm welcome.

Following an incredibly busy year, this year again promises plenty of excitement. We continue to support Operations in Afghanistan with 12 Squadron returning home from Kandahar in March, to be

replaced by 617 Squadron, and 5 Force Protection Wing will deploy to provide security for Camp Bastion for 6 months in April. Also in April we will be hosting Exercise Joint Warrior. Following feedback we will be doing absolutely all we

can to keep everyone informed and to keep noise to a minimum, although due to the nature of this exercise there will be flying at different times than normal. The main period of the exercise is from 16-26 April, although aircraft will arrive and

depart just outside those dates. We will play host to a number of foreign and some

unusual aircraft so aircraft enthusiasts should be very happy! There will be about 300 extra people coming to RAF Lossiemouth and we have already made

sure that we have stocks of local brochures to get them out into the local area to spend their money. I hope you’ll understand that this is a major multinational maritime and air exercise and is important to all the nations participating

in order to provide European security. There will be flying at night and at weekends but we will do everything we can to keep

disturbance to a minimum.

For those

interested, we will be providing updates about the exercise on our RAF

Lossiemouth Facebook site and I am a regular Tweeter @LossieStnCdr.

With warm regards,

Ian Gale


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Are we investing

in Lossiemouth or London? A question we

all need to keep in mind whilst making our shopping choices. The

profits of ‘National Chain’ businesses circulate

in the financial markets of London and around the world. Investment bankers, fund managers, stock speculators and the people that work for them all take a slice of the

profits. Almost all of them in the UK are in London, and only a tiny fraction of that money will ever come back to Lossiemouth.

Every day we’re faced with choices. Buy from B&Q or see if we can get those screws from Lossie DIY? Get our fruit and veg from Tesco

or stroll down to Swansons? Pick up our daily newspaper whilst in the Co-Op, or have it delivered from Buckleys? With the world economy spiralling dangerously into crisis, it

really is tempting to simply visit the big stores for our needs and take advantage of what appears to be lower prices. But, in the long run, money saved at Asda may cost us far

more than the immediate gain.

We live in a time where ignorance is no longer bliss, a time when it’s important to be attentive and aware of the impact our choices have. Like it or not, we do have an impact on the

economy and our communities. It’s all too easy to be one of those sluggish consumers who only add to the problem rather than attempting to help it, buying everything in

Tesco or another of the big high street chains. Awareness however is the key to start changing things, and if we only make one simple change to our routines our impact will

speak volumes. Buying locally is a significant way of positively impacting our world. If you’re a supermarket junkie, here are just two important reasons why you should ditch the

oversized shopping trolley and dig out your reusable cloth bag:

Buying locally supports you and your family - when you buy from an independent, locally-owned business, significantly more of your pound stays in the community and is used to

make purchases from other local businesses.

Buying local keeps our community unique. Local businesses give a distinct character to a

SHOP local! place and add to quality of life.

And there are numerous other reasons too but I’m limited on space, plus I don’t want to go on ...

We all have the ability to make a few simple, yet important, changes. No one’s saying never

cross the threshold of a supermarket store again, but instead make a conscious effort to think what you’re buying, and whether perhaps you could make a similar purchase instead from

a local business. We just need to find the willpower, for we’re all part of a generation that faces far greater problems than that of convenience. You may pay a little more for

some things, or occasionally be frustrated with inconvenient hours or unavailable items, but it should be important to all of us to support our town and its local traders and keep the bigger

picture in mind. “Going local does not mean walling off the outside world. It means nurturing locally owned businesses which use local resources sustainably, employ local workers at

decent wages and serve primarily local consumers. It means becoming more self-sufficient and less dependent on imports. Control moves from the boardrooms of distant

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Cancer Research UK is urging women and

girls from across the UK to gather

their friends and family together and join the biggest fight against cancer this summer by taking part in Race for Life 2012. Emma

Gilbert, Head of Race for Life, said, “All women can embrace Race for Life whatever their age, fitness level or background to raise money for all cancers. Every two minutes someone in the UK is told they have cancer. It touches so many lives and

the back signs worn by everyone taking part are a moving reminder to us all that women are taking part to celebrate lives that have been saved but also sadly lives that have been lost.”

Race for Life unites people in the fight against cancer and women get involved with it for many different reasons. Some are

cancer survivors, while others walk, jog or run to celebrate or remember the lives of family, friends or loved ones. Once such woman is Mary Ross, who together with her husband Neil owns and manages The Blind Spot. Mary, along with a group of family

and friends, is participating in the Inverness Race for Life on 6 May in loving memory of her granddaughter Casie, who died in 2007 from neuroblastoma at the age of 8 weeks. Mary says, “We would all like to give something back to everybody who helped

Casie’s parents and family through this difficult time, and to help them continue all their great work whatever part they play.”

People wishing to sponsor Team Casie can do so online at www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/team-casie, or contact Mary directly for a sponsorship form on 01343 549939. The Blind Spot

will also donate £5 to Cancer Research for every order received on or before 6 May.

Mary will be pushing her youngest granddaughter in her buggy on race day, and another Team Casie entrant, Jane, will carry the equivalent of all the weight she loses over the next few months on her back throughout the race. Everyone on the team

will be doing something individual on the day to make it fun and to show their support to Cancer Research UK.

So good luck Team Casie - Lossie Local readers will be behind you every step of the way!

This issue’s 10% profit donation will be given to Team Casie.

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and when cells are dying easily a person looks older and the aging process is accelerated. You will notice that persons who are undergoing detoxification therapy look younger and bolder.

People have used detoxification therapies for

thousands of years. Every culture participated in detoxification practices. Sweat lodges, saunas, fasting, specific diets, herbal teas and mineral baths are part of a long tradition.

What kind of detoxification is recommended?

Fasting without the guidance of a qualified therapist or doctor can be very unpleasant and even dangerous. When toxins are released from

cells and fatty tissue it’s imperative to ensure that they leave the body and don’t settle somewhere else. The science of detoxification has progressed rapidly in the past 40 years; we

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powerful antioxidant glutathione. Detoxification formulas, called Medical Foods, are now

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heat dehydrated fruits and vegetables help combat the destruction of cells by free-radicals. Free-radicals cause oxidative damage and are

associated with all chronic diseases – diabetes,

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support intestinal health – are also an important part of the detoxification process. Digestive enzymes reduce toxins by increasing breakdown and aiding elimination. Far-Infrared

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from where they are stored in fat cells. These, and other detoxification therapies, can be used to gently and effectively remove toxins and, when done correctly, you will actually feel good while detoxifying.

A great herb/food to help spring clean your body are nettles. Nettles come out in the spring and help cleanse the blood and body to build-up strength. They are extremely high in iron,

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Library Poem by Julia Donaldson

Everyone is welcome to walk through the door. It really doesn't matter if you're rich or poor.

There are books in boxes and books on shelves. They're free for you to borrow, so help yourselves.

Come and meet your heroes, old and new, From William the Conqueror to Winnie the Pooh. You can look into the Mirror or read The Times, Or bring along a toddler to chant some rhymes.

The librarian's a friend who loves to lend, So see if there's a book that she can recommend.

Read that book, and if you're bitten You can borrow all the other ones the author's written.

Are you into battles or biography? Are you keen on gerbils or geography?

Gardening or ghosts? Sharks or science fiction? There's something here for everyone, whatever your addiction.

There are students revising, deep in concentration, And school kids doing projects, finding inspiration.

Over in the corner there's a table with seating, So come along and join in the Book Club meeting.

Yes, come to the library! Browse and borrow, And help make sure it'll sti ll be here tomorrow.

Lossiemouth Library Heritage Group. The group meet on the first Thursday of the month from 8pm in the Library. Everyone is welcome to come along to the talks which are free. Charles J. Burnett will give the next talk entitled 'Heraldry - the Shorthand of History' on 1 March at 8pm. Charles is the Lord Lyon Extraordinary and works for the

Lyon Court in Edinburgh who deal with all matters relating to heraldry in Scotland. If you would like to know more about heraldry, or the meaning behind your family coat of arms, come along to what will be a fascinating and entertaining evening.

'An Evening of Wildlife Projects’ with Roy Dennis Wednesday 4 April 8pm Roy Dennis, the Honorary Director of the Highland Foundation for Wildlife (HFW), will be presenting an illustrated talk on the wildlife projects the foundation is involved in. Roy is also the author of a book on ospreys called ‘A Life of Ospreys’. You can find out more about Roy and the work of the HFW at www.roydenis.org.

Story Time and Book Bug Sessions. Story Time runs every Saturday from 10.30am, and Book Bug Sessions (Rhyme Time) take place on the first and third Thursdays of

the month from 1.45pm.

Book Group. Takes place on the first Tuesday of the month 7pm - 8pm. All are

welcome to join in the discussions with this sociable group, even if you’ve not read the book!


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A Father’s Love

On a recent train journey from Aberdeen to Elgin, an elderly couple were seated opposite. They were

returning home after a holiday in Malta which, considering both were over eighty, and the fact that they had had little sleep over the past forty eight hours, they were coping admirably with the journey. Though

obviously tired, the elderly gentleman took every opportunity to engage me in conversation and although I had work to do, I was happy to listen. He spoke of his family and recalled

an issue he had with his youngest son when he started work at sixteen. The son asked his mother how much his board and lodgings would be, now that he was earning a wage. They agreed the princely

sum of £4.50 per week and he happily remained at home for the next twelve years. At that time, even though father and mother were both in employment, money was tight and they were having difficulty

making ends meet. They discussed the problem as a family and father suggested that his son should pay more, since the original agreed price had never changed. The son disagreed believing he could find

better lodgings at the same price and therefore took the decision to leave home. Father tried to explain the reason for his suggestion; after

all, in twelve years, food, electricity etc had increased in price dramatically. But it was to no avail and the son still left. It was a hasty,

selfish decision which put further pressure on his parents’ already stretched resources. But who among us could condemn the son? When you are young you think you know best.

Months of worry and anxiety passed with no communication, no telephone call, nothing. Then one day a stranger appeared at the door, he just stood there as father appraised him. Only when he said,

“It’s me Dad, can I come home please”, did he realize this was his lost son. Father and mother welcomed their wandering boy with open arms for he had changed. He now appreciated how foolish he had

been to leave home and how good his parents had been to him. But he learned more; realizing how deeply his parents loved him when they so readily accepted him back again. This true story reminds me of the

parable the Lord Jesus tells in Luke’s gospel chapter 15 where He

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Intends the father to be a picture of God Himself and the prodigal son to be a picture of those who have wandered away from Him. I wonder

if any of us can see ourselves in this story? Though perhaps we never meant to wander quite so far, we are now paying the price for doing our own thing. It may even be we are secretly considering finding God

again but we really don’t think He would accept us the way we are. Have no fear; only believe; for like the father in our story, God will accept any wandering wayward son who returns back to Him. He does

this because of the great love that He has for each one of us, John 3:16 states “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes on Him, should not perish

but has everlasting life.” But there is one proviso and that is we must come back different from when we went away. The son in our story was sorry for the trouble and hurt he had caused and we need to show

the same repentant attitude. Only then can we be friends with God again and enjoy His wonderful blessings of salvation, security and peace in our troubled lives. Thought Spot

Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me, I once was lost but now am

found, was blind but now I see.

John Newton, 1779

For online messages visit our website on www.lossiemouthgospelhall.org.uk Email us for more information on [email protected]

For this my son, was dead, and is alive again; he was lost and is found. (Luke Ch 15 v 24)

You are invited by the Christians at the Gospel Hall to join us on:

Sunday:

Sunday Club at 9.30 am (collection by minibus)

Contact 01343 559356 Gospel Meeting At 6.30pm

Thursday: Prayer and Bible Study At 7.30pm

2nd Saturday of Month: Ministry At 7.30pm

LOSSIEMOUTH SPORTS &

COMMUNITY CENTRE

For information of any of the above activities please contact: Lossiemouth Sports & Community Centre 01343 815299

2-3 Children’s Playgroup Monday, Wednesday & Friday

or Tuesday & Thursday

9.15am – 10.45am £5.50 PER SESSION

To register a place for your child Phone 01343 815299

Children's Birthday Parties Bouncy Castle, Sports or

Swimming Pool Parties

11.30 – 1.30pm Saturdays & Sundays 2.00 – 4.00pm Fridays

Parent & Toddler Groups

Come along and meet new people and make new friends at these groups

Wednesday 9.15 – 10.45am &

Thursday 2.00 – 4.00pm

Junior Youth Club

Primary 1 – 4 Friday’s 6.30pm – 8.00pm

Sports, arts & crafts, games & lots more fun activities.

To book a place please phone 815299

Come along and have a Game of Pool 50p per game Cue's provided or take your own

Badminton

Come along & have some fun at our Open session on

Wednesday’s 6.30 – 7.30pm

Adults - £2.75

Children - £1.35

Equipment supplied

Spin Classes

Various Classes Available

Monday 10.45 – 11.15am (beginner’s class) Beginners Class Pay Weekly

Tuesday 6.15 – 7.00pm Wednesday 6.15 – 7.15pm Wednesday 7.15 – 8.15pm

Thursday 6.00 – 6.45pm Block booking for all of the above (Spinning card available £15.00

With 1 free session)

Swimming Pool

New timetable available at reception or at www.moray.gov.uk and follow the Leisure

Link.

New session of parent and child classes

Monday 2.00pm – 2.30pm 2 – 4 years old


On Wednesday 23 November St Gerardine’s Primary School was a hive of eco-activity! With the help of Earthtime, a not-for-profit community interest company which provides environmental and outdoor education (www.earthtime.co.uk), the children enjoyed a school Eco Day and participated in various interactive, fun and creative

workshops to explore a number of local environmental issues. The following groups took part: The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS), the Rural Environmental Action Project (REAP), Carin Schwartz from Transition Town Forres and Moray Waste

Busters (Moray’s original reuse-reclaim facility), Urban Freedom (a two year joint European and Moray Council Project aimed at increasing the number of short journeys made within Elgin on foot, by bike or using public transport) and The Moray Council. Most of these activities took place in the School Hall,

but Carin visited the classrooms with her composting workshop, as did Anne Davidson from REAP with her guitar.

Earthtime visited the nursery classes to make Christmas Tree decorations with the younger children. The School also took part in a toy/book swap and a waste-free lunch. The swap was organised to coincide with the European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR). Each pupil was tasked to take in a small bag of unwanted toys and books, in good condition,

which could be swapped. The children then chose from an

array of items on the day. Approximately 100 books, 16 cuddly toys, 31 puzzles, 14 DVDs and electronic games, 10 dressing-up items and 70 toys were all saved from landfill and given good homes! The waste-free lunch also went well, with leftovers being separated into categories including recycling, landfill and food waste. These piles of leftovers were weighed and the results given to the school

to enable them to measure their progress with the waste-free lunch project.

Thanks go to all the organisations and the Eco Committee who helped organise the day - sending letters home, keeping the pupils informed and co-ordinating the waste-free lunch. St Gerardine’s has already succeeded on the Eco Schools Programme, and this Eco Day will hopefully aid in achieving another green flag and keep them focused to continue their good work. Teachers said that the children all had a great time and commented on the variety of workshops and how well they

were run. So congratulations St Gerardines!

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Community News, Events & What’s On

RNLI FUNDRAISING BRANCH

AGM will be held on 20 March in the Moray Golf Club Committee Room at 1930. Anyone wishing to support the branch are welcome to

attend.

LOSSIEMOUTH HARBOUR DAY

Sat 7 July 1200 - 1600. More details next issue. Anyone wishing to contribute to the event or help out please contact Bob Baker on 07855 700575.

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS IN MORAY

www.msmoray.net. A website of information and support for people with MS, their friends, family and carers. By people with multiple

sclerosis for people with multiple sclerosis.

LOSSIEMOUTH BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday Services 9.30am, 11.30am (Crèche and Junior Church) & 6.00pm.

Mon 7.30pm Ladies’ Monday Fellowship. Tue 10.00am - 11.30am Coffee Morning. Thurs 6.15pm - 8.00pm Kids’ Church (P3 - P7). Fri 9.30am - 11.30am Little Acorns Parent & Toddler Group.

Pastor: Rev R Mackenzie (Tel: 810455).

For further information see www.lossiebaptist.org.

CHARITY SHOP ON QUEEN STREET (up lane by Indigo Mystique)

Please donate all your good quality clothes, toys, books etc. Come in, browse & pick up a bargain!

We will be supporting the following charities during March, April & May:

12 Mar - 23 Mar: St Gerardine’s Church 26 Mar - 6 April: Heritage Association

9 Apr - 20 Apr: Royal British Legion 23 Apr - 4 May: Twin Town Association 7 May - 18 May: SSAFA Forces Family 21 May - 1 June: St James’ Church 4 Jun - 15 Jun: Scouts

WOMEN OF MORAY Conference - Promoting Women’s History.

Sat 10 Mar St Giles Church, Elgin.

Programme:

Chair Dr Alison Lumsden: Opening Remarks. Professor Lynn Abrams: Re-peopling the Scottish landscape; some reasons for women’s history. Professor Isobel Murray: Jessie Kesson;

child of Moray. Janet Trythall: The intrepid Gordon Cumming Women. Dr David Northcroft: Touring the North East with a tape recorder; memories of some Moray Women.

Susan Bennett: Quartermasters and spymasters; Moray women in two world wars. Richard Bennett: Walshach and dweeble beyond belief. Jane Yeadon: Elizabeth Macpherson; woman

Tuesdays 1.30pm - 2.30pm. £3.

PRE-SCHOOL SINGING GROUP

for mums and nursery children (3+)

PARENT & BABY SING TOGETHER

Singing with your baby is soothing, bonding

and gently stimulating. Help your baby to

relate to you positively, learn language and develop memory & sequencing skills.

Singing together is great fun and a good

opportunity to meet other parents.

Speak to Abi (qualified Kodaly teacher):

01343 850179

[email protected] Longhillock Farm, Alves

Kodaly based interactive singing and music

games. Encourage a love of music whilst

developing self-confidence, memory, language skills, co-ordination, collaboration

and turn taking.

Tuesdays 11am. £3.

It’s FREE to advertise on the Community Pages

Alison McCall: Landseer’s Flood in the Highlands; the representation of women from Moray.

Further details and registration forms available from Elgin Museum in December 2011. Tel: 01343 543675.

Email: [email protected]

THE ROYAL AIRFORCE ASSOCIATION (RAFA) LOSSIEMOUTH

The RAFA meet at 8.00pm at on the first Wednesday of every month at the RNAS Club Lossiemouth. All RAF Serving Members and Ex-Serving Members are welcome to attend. For further details please ring 01343 545687 (Chairman).

GLADIATOR FIT CIRCUIT/FITNESS CLASSES

With Kathryn Evans. Suits all levels of

fitness. Lossiemouth Community Centre. Tuesday evenings 7.30pm - 8.30pm. £3.50

4th LOSSIE BOYS BRIGADE

Every Wednesday at Hythehill Primary School. Anchor boys (Primary 1, 2 & 3), 5.30pm - 6.30pm; Junior Section (Primary 4, 5 & 6) 6.30pm - 8pm; Company Section (Primary 7 & High School) 8pm - 9.30pm. Contact James Allan on 01343 542305.

LOSSIEMOUTH GIRL GUIDING

Rainbows - Monday or Wednesday; Brownies - Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday; Guides -

Mondays. Contact Dawn Coull on 01343 810955.

LOSSIE YOUTH CAFÉ

Open Monday nights for 1st and 2nd years, Tuesday nights for 3rd years upwards, Thursday nights for all musicians and Friday nights for all ages. Come along and enjoy Sky TV, free internet, pool, Wii, Karaoke and hot food with friends.

LIVING WATERS FELLOWSHIP

Bishopmill Hall, Bishopmill, Elgin. For good ole preaching, praying and singing Country

Gospel Style. Sundays at 11.30am with lunch

after service. Sing along with Lossie Country Gospel Singer Trevor James Mair most Sundays. Pick-up available. Contact details 07730 256543.

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ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION

Tue & Sat Social Bingo. Starts 8pm Main

Function Hall. Regular Sat evening entertainment, best local artistes. Planned Fri or Sat ‘theme’ night buffet dances. Home & Away Golf Outings - Club Members match play Championship. Club Trophy and

sponsors prizes to be won.

Opening Hours:

Mon - Thurs 11am - 2.30pm. 5pm - 11pm Fri - Sat 11am - 12.30am Sun 12noon - 11pm

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ARNICA - Support Group for Parents

The main aim of Arnica is to link up like-minded parents to inform and support each other in their vaccine and natural health choices. We believe in a holistic approach to health and feel that boosting immunity

naturally is key. Arnica aims to reduce the fear often felt by parents with their young children on vaccine and health issues and supports parents to make their own informed decisions. For more information visit www.arnica.org.uk or email Daniela on

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JOG SCOTLAND

Meets on Monday evenings. For further

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On a damp and drizzly January morning I went for my second Crystal Wand Body Massage with Sandra at Willowbank Holistic Therapies. Given

Sandra’s extremely reasonable prices it’s something I’d been meaning to try for ages but never quite got round to finding the time to do. But eventually I did and initially went for the

back, neck and shoulder massage. That was a couple of months ago, and I was really looking forward to the indulgence of the full body treatment. On the appointed morning I wasn’t

feeling my best … awake numerous times in the night with a grizzly 2 year old, hassled and frazzled with various commitments and feeling the beginnings of a cold starting. It was a

struggle to leave the warmth of home, but I knew it would be equally warm and welcoming at Sandra’s home on Dunbar Street. The treatment room has its own separate entrance at the side

of the house in which Sandra has successfully created a warm, peaceful and tranquil environment.

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tension and stimulate acupressure points, while the stems promote lymphatic drainage and assist with the removal of waste toxins in the body.

The particular wands Sandra works with correspond with the 7 chakras, which regulate the flow of energy through our energy system. Each chakra is linked to specific parts of the

body. When a particular chakra is healthy, balanced and open then so are the body parts. However when our chakras are out of balance it affects our physical, emotional, mental and

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It certainly worked for me! Apart from thoroughly enjoying the massage I felt a deep sense of relaxation and peace that remained with me

throughout the day. Less tired, more focused and a general sense of well-being prevailed. At just £27 for a 45 minute back, neck and shoulder massage, and £37 for an hour and a half full-

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The Kiltwalk is a new Scottish Charity, bringing some of Scotland’s leading children’s charities together to make a bigger difference. Our aim is to become

Scotland’s best loved fundraising event for disadvantaged children. So take a step forward with friends, family and colleagues for a great day out and help improve the lives

of disadvantaged children across Scotland.

The Speyside Kiltwalk will take place on Sunday

13 May. For the adventurous there’s the 26 mile walk starting at Buckie Community Centre, following the Speyside Way along the coast to Tugnet Ice House, The Whale and Dolphin

Centre, Garmouth Viaduct and the spectacular shingle mouth of the Spey, finishing up in Aberlour. For the brave and hopeful is a 16 mile walk beginning at Fochabers Public Institute,

taking in the sweeping rail crossing at Boat o’Brig, the forested slopes of Ben Aigen, past Telford’s bridge at Craigellachie to finish at the world famous Mash Tun in Aberlour. Both walks

will be led off by the Buckie & District Pipe Band, and welcomed at the finish by the Dufftown and District Pipe Band. The award winning Highlander Inn at Craigellachie will be one of the

many refreshment stops en-route, and The Mash Tun will provide a BBQ at the end, where there’ll be live music and entertainment throughout the

evening.

This Speyside event has really captured people’s imagination, far more than the charity could have hoped, and projections are that there will be between 250 and 300 walkers setting

themselves against the challenge. ‘Keane’s Stars’ will be one of the teams

taking part, a fundraising group set up to support young Keane Campbell, age

3, recently diagnosed with a tumour on his optic nerve. We’ll hopefully follow the

team’s progress on the walk in the next issue. If you fancy getting involved yourself take a look at www.thekiltwalk.co.uk. If you don’t have internet

access then give Carey McEvoy a call on 07788 138362.

The event is being supported by some of our area’s premium

family businesses - Walkers Shortbread Ltd, Johnston’s of

Elgin, Gordon & McPhail, Highland Spring, many of our

distilleries, and more are still considering how best to assist. Organisers are trying hard to make the event not only a great personal achievement and good fun for the many who will

undertake the challenge on the day, but primarily to raise funds for The Kiltwalk’s partner Scottish Children’s Charities - Aberlour Child Care Trust, Children’s Hospice Association

Scotland (CHAS), CLIC Sargent (Children’s Cancer Support Group) and the Tartan Army Children’s Charity (TACC).

In the preceding 2 years the event, which was organised under the auspices of TACC and held

between the home of Scottish Football (the turf at Hampden Park) and the shores of Loch Lomond, raised in excess of £100,000 each year, with funds being distributed to those who

are now the partner charities and many more besides. As Hampden isn’t easily accessible to everyone from this area The Speyside Kiltwalk 2012 was added to the programme, and charity

organises are sure that folk here in the North East will be equally supportive by ‘Walking for Scotland’s Children.’ So please consider getting involved in any way you can.

The Wroiecki Clan, who have gathered together a team of 30 walking in aid of their daughter Summer who has

Leukaemia. They will be participating in the Hampden to Loch Lomond Walk.

Local MPs Richard Lochhead and Angus

Robertson at the Aberlour Child Care Trust, Elgin, with event volunteer Jim Hart


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Hythehill Primary The Shoeboxes’ Journey Begins

Hythehill's Primary Six set out across Lossiemouth on their quest to make a child's

Christmas wish come true. They had filled shoeboxes for children less fortunate than

themselves. When delivering the shoeboxes Primary Six stopped at the Lossie Baptist

Church and the local library. However it all started back in early September in the classroom.

At the start of term their teacher talked to them about the shoeboxes and who they go to.

Everyone read a compilation of newspaper articles about people getting shoeboxes and the class also watched an inspirational Blytheswood DVD.

They realised that the kids in the DVD had hardly any toys which made P6 feel a bit sad.

They noticed that the people filmed were very grateful for the things that children here take for granted. They felt really emotional about it and they were delighted that they

could maybe help someone that wouldn't get a lot for Christmas.

After making a class decision to fill some shoeboxes the children started to bring things in like soap, toothpaste, sweets, toys, hair clips, hats, scarves and gloves. They were all

enthusiastic and determined about bringing things in for the shoeboxes.

Primary Six started to pack up the shoeboxes with all the things they thought the other children would like for their Christmas. They divided the things equally into the shoeboxes

that they were going to give the Blytheswood shoebox appeal. They ticked off the

Blytheswood checklist as they popped the things in each box. The checklist was a good

reminder for all the essentials that should be in each box to make it the very best Christmas

present it could be.

The boxes were covered in plain, bright colours so the class also very carefully decorated

the shoeboxes with pictures and patterns that were very colourful - hopefully the children

in Eastern Europe will love the decorations as well as the contents of the box.

The date finally came when the boxes could be delivered to the Blytheswood lorry in

Lossie's square. En route the children were to pop into the Baptist church for a heat up.


When the children arrived at the church they got a big surprise. The ladies had set up

three tables for the boys and girls. They had bright tablecloths on them with biscuits, juice

and sweets set out just for them. The children thought the tablecloths were an especially

nice touch to the coffee morning. Happily they munched on these treats and thanked the people for it. Everyone enjoyed the tea party because they were spoiled.

After the children had finished their sweets they went off to charm up the ladies and

gentlemen, then they watched a shoebox DVD about the journey their shoebox would take. It was great seeing the people on the DVD opening up their Christmas presents that people

around the world had given them last year.

The Blytheswood lorry arrived in the square so the children said their goodbyes to the nice Lossie folk. They left the Baptist Church armed with their shoeboxes and went down to the

lorry to get a picture taken by The Northern Scot. The shoeboxes were put in the lorry and

started their journey to Eastern Europe.

As Primary Six add their final touches to this article it is very nearly the Christmas

holidays. They think that the boys and girls in Eastern Europe might have received their

shoeboxes by now. They have said that it is hard to imagine that the actual shoeboxes that

were filled are now in the hands of boys and girls who don't get much and who really will be

grateful for them. It is hoped that the recipients are delighted and that they realise that

other children across the world care about them. Primary Six have begun to appreciate that

giving can feel even better than getting, and that Christmas really is about giving!

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The winter nichts wir creepin in, I winnert fit I’d dee tae pass the lang dark evenings, fin there’s naething on T.V.

An - as I sat there ponderin, an aul freen drappit by - I’m richt fed up the day she said, an I ken the reason why.

I ran tae pit the kettle on, tae maak a cup o’tea, an as we sat there bletherin, my aul freen said tae me

I’m sick o’wirkin hard aa day, an hert sick o’the wither I’m sure there must be something you and me cuid dae the gither.

So we thocht aboot aerobics - but wir forced tae disagree as she wis bathered wi her back - an I’ve got a gammy knee.

We made sum mair suggestions - we thocht baith lang and sair I ken fit we’ll dae she said, risen up aff her chair.

I’ll come fur ye on Monday nichts and oor nichts will a be filled. We’ll just wak intae St. James Church Hall and jine the Women’s Guild.

We’ll fylies they hae a speaker an fylies a film show, or maybe a demonstration, there’s aye something on the go.

They sing a hymn, an say a prayer, an hae a cup o’tea, we forget aboot oor wurries, an feel happy as can be.

So tak heed aa you Lossie Fowk, be ye young or be ye aul, If ye want tae be uplifted, jist come tae St. James’ Church Hall.

Katherine Milne

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TH E FACT OF T HE M ATT ER IS . . .

The success of The Bulger has exceeded our hopes. Within a day

the first issue was bought up, and not a single copy now remains unsold. But more than all, we are gratified by the universal approval

given by our readers to the new journal.

Lossiemouth and neighbourhood awoke early on Wednesday morning. Breakfast was soon over,

and a rush was made for The Bulger Office. Anxious groups clustered around, and, when supplied with the much-desired

shet, each individual drew apart and dipt into the interesting pages.

Happening to enter Lossiemouth Station soon after the departure of the second train, we saw a curious

sight. From end to end of the platform, men sat in an unbroken line, with their elbows on their thighs, Bulgers in their hands, and

their eyes absorbed in the contents of the new publication. Everyone was engaged, and so we withdrew.

So anxious were many for the issue of The Bulger that their eagerness outran their distraction, and they

said to themselves and others that The Bulger was late. The Bulger was not late, it came at the time appointed. But we have lived to

learn, and are now able to assure

our readers that The Bulger will be ready for the first train from Elgin

to Lossimouth and for the first train from Lossiemouth to Elgin.

LO SSIE N OTES AN D N EWS

Mr Peter Souter and Mr Valenting, fishing from the sea wall with the sand-eel, had each a beautiful trout

weighing over two lbs.

We understand that the annual school treat given by Lady Gordon Cumming will take place in September, when the family are to

remove from Altyre to Gordonstoun.

Yesterday’s fishing was fair - three to seven crans per boat - and the quality excellent. Prices ranged from 10s to 15s 3d. Average about

14s.

One of the set of steps over the South Harbour wall has now been finished, and should prove very convenient for the rod-fishers. The

work is substantial, and should stand tear and ware for many years.

During last week the three-masted schooner, Sunbeam, from Runcorn,

with salt to local curers, the Isa Reid, from Sunderland, with coals to Messrs J. Christie & Son, and the Bridget Smith, from Orkney, with peat for a distillery, arrived in

the harbour.

A Post-Office wall box has been erected in Clifton Road,

Lossiemouth, near Rock House, and is cleared twice daily. Branderburgh is lagging behind in postal facilities, and we hope to see

two or three letter-boxes in there next summer.

A very brave action, which deserves recognition, was witnessed at the harbour yesterday morning. A young lad, named

William Macbeth, son of Mr Macbeth, flesher, was playing on the steps of the south harbour, when he missed his footing and

fell into the water. His cries attracted the attention of those on the pier and the sailors on board the ships in the harbour. Percy

Davies, of London, a sailor on board the ship Isa Reid, immediately left his work, and, without waiting to divest himself

of his clothing, dived into the water from the bow-sprit of his ship. Coming up under the lad, he clutched hold of him, and swam

with him to the steps. A rope was handed down, and willing hands pulled them both into safety. The lad was not much the worse for his

immersion.

The Moray Firth Steam Shipping Co’s s.s. Earnholm calls here to-day with goods from Leith and Aberdeen, and proceeds to

Dornoch with a party of golfers.

Whilst I was interviewing Donnie Stewart for the last issue of The Lossie Local he kindly shared with me his photocopied archives of The Bulger (named after a type of wooden golf club). Eight issues of ‘The Summer Journal for Lossiemouth, Elgin & Neighborhood’ were produced in July & August 1894, a joint collaboration between the Chemist James Peterkin and James Ramsay

MacDonald. JRM at that time was working as a journalist in London and was back visiting his hometown on a summer holiday. Here are a few extracts from the first issue ...


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Good news in Moray! A tale of young tenacity could provide much needed motivation and advice for others trying to find a job in the North East. 23 year old

Architectural Graduate Adam James completed his University studies last year

along with his partner Nikki Robinson, who graduated at the same time in Primary School Teaching. In the face of a struggling economy and very few jobs, Nikki

was the first of the two to be fortunate enough to receive an offer of a probationary year teaching placement at New Elgin Primary School. So last summer both youngsters bravely ventured North together to start their new professional lives.

Due to the downturn in the construction industry throughout Scotland Adam, and

many others on his Architectural degree course, had never received any work experience in an Architectural Practice throughout the entire 4 years at University. Now, the prospect of a real job in the industry looked even less likely.

Whilst the couple rented a property locally, Adam quickly got to work in getting his

name around town and getting his CVs into as many practices as possible. There were clearly no positions available and no-one responded apart from local practice CM

Design who, whilst also unable to offer a job, encouraged Adam to come in for a chat. Adam took full advantage of the opportunity to present himself and

explained to Managing Director Craig Mackay that he would rather gain work experience than sit at home waiting for a job, and asked CM Design if they would assist in this regard.

A desk was found and Adam quickly set himself to learn some of the skills and practices of the Architectural Industry while

waiting for a job to materialise. Within a month staff at CM Design saw the great potential that Adam offered, and following an upturn in new work, Adam was offered a job! Adam has gone from strength to strength in proving what this new

generation of graduates can do, and has quickly become a vital member of the CM Design team. And there’s more ...

This commitment has given Adam the confidence to finally propose to his partner Nikki. The pair are now engaged to be married and are firmly setting down roots in Moray for a long term future here and

looking for a new home to buy as soon as possible. Good news all round!

Adam’s new employer, Craig Mackay, said, "I think others looking for a job at the moment can take some encouragement from Adam’s story and do what they can to get a foot in the door wherever they can… these are tough times, requiring

determination and imagination to get ahead… we’re delighted that Adam persevered in our case."

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LOSSIEMOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB Keith Home Game. Lossiemouth got 2012 off

to a fine start with a win over Huntly at Christie Park. Both sides enjoyed spells on top in an

even game but a second half penalty from Scott Matheson, scorer of the only goal in this fixture last season, was enough to secure the points for Lossie, hoisting the Coasters up into fifth in

the table.

Local

minnows Forres Mechanics were the first

guests of the year at Grant Park and ran out deserved

winners against a Lossie side who were far too generous a host. Kevin Duguid, Nathan Sharp and Willie Barron scored for the Brown and

Yellows, securing the points that allowed the Can Cans to extend their lead at the top of the table.

The weather was causing much fewer problems than in recent seasons but frost and ice left the

Coasters on a number of weekends, leaving Lossiemouth with games to fit in at the end of the season.

A patient Cove Rangers avenged the defeat inflicted upon them earlier in the season and

took all three points back to Aberdeen after overcoming an injury ravaged Lossiemouth side at a chilly Grant Park. A tense first half finished goalless and Cove took the lead minutes into the second half thanks to a Kevin Filet own

goal. The visitors put a shine on the score with late goals from Martin Johnston and Jordan Leyden and the win ensured they kept alive their chance

of a title win.

Lossie continued their run of home games with the visit of Buckie Thistle. The Coasters overcame the Jags

at Victoria Park earlier in the season and got off to a fine start in the return leg when Liam Archibald opened the

scoring. Buckie fought back to lead at the interval, and the Jags extended their lead with a third goal late in the second half. Martin

McMullan set up a grandstand finish when his goal reduced the deficit to a single goal, but Lossie could not force an equaliser.

The club are hosting their annual Sportsman's Dinner on April 28th in the Lossiemouth FC Social Club. This year’s guest speaker will be

Liverpool legend Jan Molby, with the comedy stylings of Jed Stone to follow. Tickets and tables are available now and can be booked by contacting any committee member or by

telephoning Alan McIntosh on 07890 749053.

Events Testimonial. The draw for the Breedon

Aggregates Highland League Cup has handed Lossiemouth

a second round tie at Grant Park against either Inverurie Locos or Fraserburgh, who

meet in the first round.

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Should Lossie prevail, they will travel to Cove

Rangers or Clachnacuddin.

The club’s supporters

now have their own internet forum, which is used for discussions on all matters relating to the

club and the Scot-Ads Highland League. The forum has become very popular with fans

throughout the Highland League and contains information on all levels

of local football, including local junior and

welfare clubs and leagues. To sign up and have your say, visit www.fitbanorth.com.

Fixtures for the coming weeks…

26 Feb 12 – Deveronvale – SHFL – Home

03 Mar 12 – Fort William – SHFL – Away 10 Mar 12 – Fraserburgh – SHFL – Home

17 Mar 12 – Inverurie Locos/Fraserburgh – HL Cup – Home

24 Mar 12 – Turriff United – SHFL - Away 24 Mar 12 – Nairn County – SHFL – Home

The club also have outstanding fixtures

against Wick Academy, Deveronvale, Strathspey Thistle and Formartine United to be played.

Dates for these games should be announced at the end of February. Please check

www.lossiemouthfc.co.uk for details before setting out. Kevin McKenzie.

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Electrical Contractor Marc Whyte 815311 ………………..….36

Financial Advisors Stewart Lyon 814224 ……….………...40

Garages Ace Tuning 814220 …...…........…...…10 Lossie Garage Services 812063 ...…..29

Golf Golf Dedication Centre 810061 …..…25 Moray Golf Club 812018 ……….…….41

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