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In this Issue...Clubs & Societies 3Managing the Spey’s Fish Stocks 4Pastoral Letter & Lossie Tides 6Church Details 8What’s On 10 & 11Chef’s Confidential 12Council News 14School Term Dates 16Useful Contacts & Local Holidays18Advertiser Index 19

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4TH LOSSIE BOYSBRIGADEEvery Wednesday atHythehill Primary School.Anchor boys (Primary 1,2 &3) 5pm-6pm; Junior Section(Primary 4,5 & 6) 6pm-7.30;Company Section (Primary7 and high school) 7.30pm-9pm. Contact James Allantel: 542305

AL-ANON FAMILYGROUPSA fellowship ofrelatives/friends of alcoholicswho share their experience,strength and hope to solvecommon problems. Fordetails of local weeklymeetings visit www.al-anonuk.org.uk or call 0141339 8884, a helplineavailable 10am-10pm 365days/year

CREATIVE WRITINGGROUPMeets fortnightly on aThursday, 1.30pm,Blythswood Charity Shop,Lossie Wynd, Elgin. ContactKirsty Morgan 547494

ELGIN AMATEURATHLETICS CLUBCoaching in running, jumpsand throws - field and trackathletics. Ages 9 and up. AtMorriston Playing Field Apr-Oct and East End PrimaryNov-Mar. Tuesdays andThursdays 7pm-8.30pm.Membership fee + £1 eachsession. Contact Mr MArchibald 540201

ELGIN BOOKMARK BOOKCLUBMeets every 2nd Monday of

the month, 2pm, BlythswoodCharity Shop, Lossie Wynd,Elgin. Contact Kirsty Morgan547494

ELGIN DARBY & JOANCLUBMeets every Tuesday,October - May, from 2pm -4pm for a sociable afternoonwith entertainment or bingofor the over 60’s, ElginCommunity Centre. ContactMoira Webb 541001

ELGIN FILM CLUBScreening alternative andclassic films in a friendlyatmosphere, with a talkabout the film before andrefreshments. Every secondThursday, Elgin MuseumHall, films start 7.30pm.£5/£3 consession. ContactJenny Ebdy 545022

ELGIN ICE HOCKEY CLUB(JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT)For ages 6 to 16 years,Thursdays 7pm-7.45pm andSunday 8am-9am, MorayLeisure Centre. ContactLesley Johnston 543355 or890237 [email protected]

ELGIN INDOOR BOWLINGCLUBMeets Mondays 6.30pm to9.45pm and Wednesdays7.15pm - 9.30pm. ContactJames Junor 546069 oremail [email protected]

LHANBRYDE INDOORBOWLING CLUBPromotes the game ofindoor bowling, bothsociable and competitive,

meets September to April onMondays and Thursdaysfrom 7pm-10pm. ContactElla Harley 814224 / 843194

LOSSIE FOLK CLUBmeets every Tuesday at8.30pm in the Beach Bar,Lossiemouth

LOSSIEMOUTH GIRLGUIDINGRainbows-Monday orWednesday; Brownies-Tuesday, Wednesday orThursday; Guides-Mondays.Contact Dawn Coull tel:810955

NAVAL ASSOCIATIONBRANCH AND SOCIALCLUBCommerce Street,Lossiemouth, tel: 813193www.lossiemouth-rna.org

MORAY ARTS CLUBBringing 'The Arts' to thepeople of Moray. ContactMyra Gallicker 01343 541426or email [email protected]

MORAY FIGURE SKATINGCLUBTeaches and promotes figureskating at all levels, Fridays5.45pm to 7.45pm, MorayLeisure Centre, Elgin.Contact Pamela McKenzie549730 or [email protected]

MOTHERS’ UNIONAttached to the AnglicanChurch, meets every thirdWednesday, Holy TrinityChurch, Elgin, 2pm. We havea variety of speakers etc.

Men also welcome, meetingsare open to everyone.Contact Frances Garrety814149 or Lynne Taylor835861

MORAY VOLUNTARYSERVICESORGANISATION (MVSO)Exists to encourage andsupport voluntary activity,assist local groups and toidentify needs which requiredevelopment. Contact 01343541713 or www.mvso.org.uk

SIGMA - MORAY'SASTRONOMY CLUBEncouraging an interest in allspace related subjects andto teach the use ofastronomical equipment, firstFriday of the month, 7.30pm,Birnie Village Hall. ContactDavid Ian Brantingham01466 771371 email [email protected]

YOUNG PERSONSADDICTIONCOUNSELLINGBased in Keith, offering freeconfidential counselling toMoray youngsters aged 12-24 who have issuesregarding addiction of anytype or are concerned aboutsomeone else’s addiction.Those who think the servicecould benefit them can callRobert or Carol on 01542886630

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Managing theSpey’s Fish Stocks

Looking after the River Spey is no mean feat; itʼs 107miles long, with 560 miles of main tributaries, 20 miles ofcoastline (extending 3 nautical miles out to sea) and a totalcatchment of 1,880 square miles. It has the highest levelsof environmental protection in Europe for Atlantic Salmon,Otter, Sea Lamprey and Freshwater Pearl Mussel and isalso a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

The Spey Fishery Board was originally established bylegislation in the 1860ʼs intended to help the local lairdskeep the river profitable by protecting it from poachers andmaintaining fishing beats. Today it is considered to be oneof the ʻBig Fourʼ of the 42 Salmon Fishery Boards aroundScotland. Strengthened by Salmon Fisheries Acts in 1986and 2003, the board is a Statutory Body empowered to dowhat is necessary in support of its core responsibilities:the ̒ Protection, Enhancement and Conservationʼ of stocksof Atlantic Salmon and Sea Trout and their fisheries.

In the 1970ʼs the Spey Fishery Board established andbegan funding The Spey Research Trust in order toadvance the study of and research into salmon. Nowtransformed into the Spey Foundation its responsibilitiesnow encompass other fish species and all aquatic wildlifeand it advises the Board on the management of the rivercatchment. With additional finance from individualprojects, it also plays a role in advising on theenvironmental impact of wind farms, which can affect theirsurrounding environment both during construction andonce running. The Spey Foundationʼs work also extendsto advising the many whisky distilleries using the RiverSpey to ensure best practices are used so that thedischarges of the water used to cool the stills donʼt harmthe fish populations.

As a Registered Charity, the Foundation has aneducational remit and provides ̒ Salmon in the Classroomʼprogrammes to numerous schools throughout Speyside.These have involved children rearing Salmon fry in theclassroom from eggs produced at our hatchery, learning

about the Salmonʼs life cycle and subsequently releasingthe fed fry back in to the Rivers from which their Salmonparents came. (For more information on this programplease contact [email protected])

Although they are two separate entities, the SpeyFishery Board and the Spey Foundation work closelytogether and share the same Chairman and Director. Theyhave three principle areas of work:

• Water Bailiffs, who both police the River Spey,its tributaries and the coast to protect them from illegalpoaching and undertake important habitat managementwork.

• A hatchery operation, which is currently rearing1.5 million Salmon fry.

• A team of scientists, who undertake researchthroughout the Spey catchment, as well as workundertaken on behalf of the Rivers Findhorn, Nairn andLossie.

Together, the Spey Fishery Board and SpeyFoundation undertake invaluable work to monitor, protectand improve the habitats for fish throughout these areasand conserve the iconic Salmon for the future. With thesalmon facing ever-increasing challenges out at sea, fromrising sea temperatures and commercial fishing, it is moreimportant than ever to implement a strategy for our riversto preserve this irreplaceable resource.

Angling on the Spey provides over £12 million perannum for the local economy and supports 367 full-timeequivalent jobs, all of which means The River Spey is anasset that needs to be looked after if our futuregenerations are also to enjoy it. Together, the SpeyFishery Board and the Spey Foundation aim to do justthat.

Roger Knight, DirectorSpey Fishery Board & Spey Foundation

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Terry Wogan retired from his Radio 2breakfast programme at the end of lastyear. It was over 30 years ago when Ifirst started listening to his show in themorning. His style and humourremained entertaining over the years.However it was thanks to his lateproducer Paul Walters that I wasintroduced to many singers I might nothave encountered. One of these is BethNeilson Chapman, an American singersongwriter, who first came to thepublic’s attention as the composers ofFaith Hill’s hit “This kiss”.

Most of her songs come from herpersonal experience of nursing herhusband with terminal cancer; seeinghim die; being left to bring up a son onher own; developing breast cancer;finding the ability to love again. Many ofher songs deal with her questions andstruggles in trying to make sense ofthese events in her life. Underlying themis her faith in God that sees her through.“Life gives us magic and life brings itstragedy, everyone suffers some loss.Still we have faith in it, childlike hope,there’s a reason that outweighs thecost” (from “The colour of Roses” 1997BBC songs). When I saw her in concertin 2004 she was musically brilliant and

had such a warm and fun lovingpersonality that few would think she hadcome through so much. She’ll beappearing in Aberdeen and Invernessnext month.

Over those same 30 and more years asa minister I’ve conducted many funeralservices of folk of every age from babiesto a 99 year old. What never ceases tosurprise me is how differently peoplecan see the same situation. For someno matter how deep the tragedy, theirfaith in God is strengthened. Others findthe slightest disturbance to their lives isa reason to blame God and abandonany faith they had. And there are all theshades in between, people struggling tocome to terms with all that life brings.

Undoubtedly there are some who seemto have more than their fair share oftrouble in life. Apart from the stark lineson a death certificate, I cannot give thereason why some die so young andsome live on. Why innocent ones sufferand rogues seem to get off witheverything. But I do believe “there’s areason that outweighs the cost”.

“And we know that in all things Godworks for the good of those who love

him” (Romans 8:28 NIV) says theApostle Paul. “Only the ones whobelieve ever see what they dream; everdream what comes true.” says BethNeilson Chapman (“The colour ofRoses” 1997 BBC songs). Faith in Godis not just something that helps usthrough this life. It is the very essence ofbeginning to understand what lifemeans for us and what lies beyond thegrave for us.

My faith gives me hope in everycircumstance in my life. It gives mecompassion and understanding whenI’m involved in the lives of others.“Praise be to the God and Father of ourLord Jesus Christ, the Father ofcompassion and the God of all comfort,who comforts us in all our troubles, sothat we can comfort those in any troublewith the comfort we ourselves havereceived from God. For just as thesufferings of Christ flow over into ourlives, so also through Christ our comfortoverflows.” (2 Corinthians 1:3-5 NIV).However it comes to you, I hope thatyou have, or will find, this all embracingfaith.Jim CowieAssociate Minister, St Giles and StColumba’s South, Elgin

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Elgin & Forres Free Church of ScotlandSunday Sevice 11am including SundaySchool & Creche; Evening Service 6pm,Midweek Meeting Wednesday 7.30pm.Contact Colin Morrison 542196St Margaret’s Church, LossiemouthFamily Eucharist 9.30am; HolyCommunion 10am Thursdays; EveningPrayer 5pm ThursdaysSt Sylvester's Catholic Church, ElginVigil Mass Saturday 7pm; Sunday Mass11.45am. Contact 542280www.stsylvesters.netBirnie - Pluscarden Church SundayService Pluscarden 10am and EveningService 6.30pm 3rd Sunday each month;Birnie 11.30am and Evening Service6.30pm 1st Sunday each monthSt Andrews-Lhanbryd & UrquhartParish ChurchMorning Worship, including Young Churchand Creche every Sunday at 11am.Evening Services on last Sunday of monthat St Margaret's Hall, Urquhart at 7pm.Contact John Third 843341Elgin Baptist Church Family MorningWorship (including creche), SundaySchool and Bible Class 11am (1st Sundayeach month at Seafield Primary); EveningService 6pm; Youth Fellowship 7.30pm.Contact Rev. Graham Swanson 547743

Elgin High Church Sunday 11am;Evening Service 2nd Sunday each month6.30pm. Contact Rev. Julie Woods 542449or email [email protected] Community Church SundayMorning Service 10.30am; EveningFellowship & Youth Group at 6pm.Contact 546654Elgin City Church Every Sunday10.30am at Elgin Community Centre -childrens church & creche available.Contact 540437Scottish Episcopal Church Holy Trinity,Elgin Sunday Services - 8am HolyCommunion; 11am Family Eucharist;6.30pm EvensongParish of Duffus, Spynie and HopemanFirst Sunday of each month, one service(10.30 a.m.) in Hopeman if five Sundays inthe month, all other Sundays Hopeman10am, Duffus or Spynie 11.30am. ContactRev. Bruce Lawrie 830276 or email:[email protected] Church Every Sunday at11.30am. Contact 01309 690931 fordetails

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4 thursdayopera on a shoe string present ¡españa!, 7.30pm,ogstoun theatre, gordonstoun school, near elgin,£10/£5, tel: 837894 or [email protected]

5 fridaybreabach and le vent du nord, 8pm, universal hall,findhorn, £12/£10, contact 01309 691170

karaoke, 9:30pm, dicey’s bar, elgin, tel: 01343 540417

6 saturdayculbin singers coffee morning, 10am-12noon, forrestown hall, £1, contact janet buist 01309 672464gilded balloon comedy, universal hall, findhorn,£14/£12, contact 01309 691170live music - ryan talman, 9:30pm, dicey’s bar, elgin,free entry, contact 01343 540417live music - backbeat, 9:00pm, the seaforth club,elgin, free entry, contact 01343 549494

7 sundaylive music - sea red, 3:30pm-6:30pm, midas, elgin,free entry, contact 01309 672981karaoke, 9:30pm, dicey’s bar, elgin, tel: 01343 540417

10 wednesdayhighland rock garden club:primula hunting in themountains of china - david rankin, 7.30pm, nairncommunity centre, £2, tel: 641405 for more details

12 fridaydyke garden club - adam powell ‘restoring thecaledonia forest’, 7.30pm, dyke village hallsession a9, 8pm, universal hall, findhorn, £12/£10,contact 01309 691170karaoke, 9:30pm, dicey’s bar, elgin, tel: 01343 540417live music - shutter, the loft, see enhanced listing

13 saturdaytransition town forres farmer’s market, 10am-2pm,bogton rd, forres, local food, crafts and more, followthe signs from the high st, walk or cycle if possibleessential scottish opera, universal hall, findhorn,£10/£5, contact 01309 691170live music - blitzt, 9:30pm, dicey’s bar, elgin, freeentry, contact 01343 540417live music - ryan talman, 9:00pm, the seaforth club,elgin, free entry, contact 01343 549494

14 sundaydressage pc dengie qualifiers, mundole,www.mundoleequestrian.com or tel: 07901 602042

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live music - what’s next, 3:30pm-6:30pm, midas,elgin, free entry, contact 01309 672981karaoke, 9:30pm, dicey’s bar, elgin, tel: 01343 540417valentines dinner and live pianist, the loft, seeenhanced listing

19 fridaymusic nairn presents carducci quartet, 8pm, nairncommunity centre, tel: 01667 404763 or visitwww.musicnairn.org.ukkaraoke, 9:30pm, dicey’s bar, elgin, tel: 01343 540417live music - andy layton james, 9:00pm, the seaforthclub, free entry, elgin, contact 01343 549494

20 saturdaylive music - loaded, 9:30pm, dicey’s bar, elgin, freeentry, contact 01343 540417live music - johnny bremner, 9:00pm, the seaforthclub, free entry, elgin, contact 01343 549494

21 sundayshowjumping pc dengie qualifiers, mundole,www.mundoleequestrian.com or tel: 07901 602042live music - robsonns, 3:30pm-6:30pm, midas, elgin,free entry, contact 01309 672981karaoke, 9:30pm, dicey’s bar, elgin, tel: 01343 540417

25 thursdayabbamania - the concert, 7.30pm, elgin town hall,£17.50, contact robert pratt for details 0141 5777798

26 fridayelgin and district cancer support group - a ‘scotsnight’, 7pm, burghead community hall, grant street,burghead, with buffet, b.y.o.b.live music - andy layton james, 9:30pm, dicey’s bar,elgin, free entry, contact 01343 540417

27 saturdayorienteering in lossie forest, 10.30am, signposted offthe lossie to lhanbryde road one mile east of thecemetery, small informal event suitable for all the

family, £3 adults £2 juniors, contact eddie harwood01343 843294 www.moravianorienteering.orgcharity dance in aid of the luchenza living andlearning adventure malawi 2010, 7.30pm, dykevillage hall, £10 including stovies, bring your owndrink & glasses, contact eilidh for tickets tel: 641380karaoke, 9:30pm, dicey’s bar, elgin, tel: 01343 540417live music - broken wing, 9:00pm, the seaforth club,elgin, free entry, contact 01343 549494

28 sundaydressage, mundole, www.mundoleequestrian.com ortel: 07901 602042live music - loaded, 3:30pm-6:30pm, midas, elgin,free entry, contact 01309 672981karaoke, 9:30pm, dicey’s bar, elgin, tel: 01343 540417

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3 wednesdaygilded balloon comedy, universal hall, findhorn,£14/£12, contact 01309 6911707 sundayshowjumping, mundole, tel: 07901 602042www.mundoleequestrian.com10 wednesdayhighland rock garden club:the plants of the hohe tauern -carol & david shaw, 7.30pm, nairn community centre,£2, tel: 641405 for more details12 fridaydyke garden club - ian suttie ‘changes in wildlife in theforres area’, 7.30pm, dyke village hall12 fridayblazin’ fiddles, 8pm, the warehouse theatre,lossiemouth, tel: 814004ken campbell’s ideal band, universal hall, findhorn,£9/£7, contact 01309 69117013 saturdaycats protection coffee morning, 10am-12noon, forrestown hall, £1, contact penelope smitten 850315the government inspector, 7.30pm, universal hall,findhorn, £9/£7/£5 children, contact 01309 69117014 sundaydressage, mundole, www.mundoleequestrian.comor tel: 07901 60204215 mondaykatona twins - guitar duo, 7.30pm, south roomgordonstoun school, near elgin, £10/£5, tel: 837894email [email protected] saturdaymoray ceilidh club - iron broo, miltonduff village hall,elgin, contact steve coomber, tel: 541983 visitwww.moraycc.org21 sundayshowjumping, mundole, tel: 07901 602042www.mundoleequestrian.com26 fridaytribute to take that & westlife, 8pm, the mosset tavern,forres, £10, tel: 01309 67298127 saturdayst johns church coffee morning, 10am-12noon, forrestown hall, £1, contact very rev. clifford piper 01309672856jj gilmour, 9pm, the loft venue, £10, contact 850111club m, 10pm-3am, the mosset tavern, forrestel: 01309 672981

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Who’s Your DaddyStew and Dumplings

Welcome to our winter warmer. Bursting with seasonalproduce this dish will be sure to satisfy the heartiest pallet.

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Roughly chop the celery, carrots, and onions then add tothe casserole.

Slice the garlic and add to the casserole. Stir all thevegetables thoroughly and allow them to brown gently,scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan asyou go.

Once the vegetables are coloured, add the tomato pureeand stir. Add the flour and stir together well until the flouris incorporated. Season with salt and freshly ground blackpepper.

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Make a well in the centre of the flour and suet mixture andadd water a bit at a time. Mix with your hands until youget a firm dough that comes away cleanly from the sides ofthe bowl.

Turn the dough out onto a clean board and sprinkle oversome flour. Roll the dough out into a sausage shape, thenform into six golf ball-sized dumplings (they'll double in sizewhen cooking). Carefully drop the dumplings into the stew.You can store any unused dumpling dough wrapped in clingfilm in the fridge for two or three days.

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After two hours, turn the dumplings over. Add the bayleaves and the thyme and continue cooking for a further halfhour to an hour. When the beef is done, it should fall apartto the touch and the dumplings should be light and fluffy.

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OTHER COMMUNITY COUNCIL CONTACTSHeldon Community Council: meetings held 14th April;26th May; 7th July; 25th August and 6th October 2009 atMosstowie Primary School. Contact: Angela HylandSecretary) 545360.

Burghead & Cummingston Community Council:meets first Thursday of every month (excluding July),7.30pm at Burghead Harbour Masters Office. Contact:Chris Tuke (Secretary) 835537.

Police Business & TerrorismUpdate Inspector Mowat advised thatit had been a quiet month. MurrayRoss raised his concerns at thenumber of motorists using theirmobiles whilst driving. InspectorMowat advised that motorists arebeing charged for this offence and thatregular campaigns take place. HarryTorry asked if CCTV was in operationon the High Street on Sundays as henoticed six cars parked in thepedestrian area at approx 1.30pm.Inspector Mowat advised that TrafficWardens and the Police were focusingon parking in the Town Centre andthat people will continue to be chargedif they are found to be breaking thelaw.Planning - Bryan Watson reportedthat the roundabout at the end ofEdgar Road was under review withMoray Council and that the requestput forward from the PlanningCommittee for a ‘drop off’ point forGreenwards School had beenincorporated in the final draft.Recreation, Leisure & Environment.Anne Glover advised that she hadattended a meeting at the Town Hallon 17th November 2009 to discussthe new NHS plans and how these willaffect Elgin’s health care. Anne Gloverexpressed her concerns with regard tothe telephone calls being moved toAberdeen. Cllr Leadbitter advised thatthe night service has already beenmoved to Aberdeen but the dayservice was on hold due to hugeopposition. After a lengthy discussion,it was agreed that a letter should be

sent to Andrew Fowlie, NHS,expressing the importance of retainingthis service in Elgin. The Chairmanand Anne Glover agreed to write toAndrew Fowlie, NHS, and theChairman would also discuss theissues raised with the JointCommunity Council. Footpath byCemetery – Murray Ross had met withMr Gary Grant of Moray CouncilsRoads Maintenance and establishedthat maintenance of the footpath inquestion is the responsibility ofHousing.AOCBThe Chairman and the Secretary willthen collate the views and respondaccordingly. The Chairman gave acopy of the Consultation Document toMichael Gates and asked for hiscomments and that of any otherpupils. The Secretary advised that heasked the appropriate department atMoray Council to investigate whetherthe three caravans situated at LossieGreen were occupied as he felt theyhad been unoccupied for aconsiderable amount of time with onecaravan having a Butane gas cylinderleft outside. He had also noted that thePortaloo had been pushed over.Moray Council had confirmed that thePortaloo has now been removed andthat one family has now returned. TheMoray Council also confirmed that acase meeting had been arranged for14th December 2009 to discuss thisissue, and the Secretary will beinformed of the outcome. Harry Torryadvised that the Morriston Athleticsclub bid for money from the “Peoples’

Millions” Fund had been unsuccessful.Cllr Russell advised that the FloodAlleviation proposals were now in thehands of the Governments appointedReporter who will send their report toMinisters for approval in February2010. He also advised that it couldtake up to three months for Ministersto agree the proposals. If permissionis granted and the funding is in place,it is hoped that work could commencein Autumn 2010. The Secretarysuggested inviting the FloodAlleviation team to give a presentationwhen the Reporters report ispublished in February 2010. TheSecretary raised concerns at thereduction in the amount of support forElgin following the departure of oneSupport Worker. He suggested that amore friendly pro-rata look at supportbe undertaken based on the numberof people the Support Workers haveto look after. The Chairman agreed tospeak to Ian Todd regarding this issue.Cllr Russell presented a copy of a jointreport produced by TransportScotland and Moray Councilexamining the road junctions,roundabouts etc. on the A96 and A941much based on the work previouslycarried out by the Roads andTransportation Committee. CllrRussell advised that he has receivedassurances from Transport Scotlandthat money will be spent in Elginduring February/March 2010.

Date and Time of Next Meeting.12th January 2010 at 7.00pm.

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DENTISTSSouth Street Dental Practice ......................(01343) 542729Trinity Dental Practice..................................(01343) 542697Apex Dental Studio......................................(01343) 556606Pure Spa Dental ..........................................(01343) 541164Holly Tree Dental Practice, Lossie ..............(01343) 814625Rivermouth Dental Practice, Lossie ............(01343) 813325

PHARMACIESAlliance Pharmacy ......................................(01343) 542186Bishopmill Pharmacy ..................(01343) 547374 / 547393Boots The Chemist ......................................(01343) 543311G.F Duthie Phramacy, Burghead ................(01343) 835370G.F Duthie Phramacy,Hopeman ................(01343) 830249 Lhanbryde Pharmacy ..................................(01343) 842531Lloyds Pharmacy, 48 High St ......................(01343) 547065Lloyds Pharmacy, 176 High St ....................(01343) 542571Lloyds Pharmacy, Lossie ............................(01343) 812818Lossiemouth Pharmacie ............................(01343) 813095

VETSAllen and Matthews ....................................(01343) 544811Miller and Swann ........................................(01343) 542255

SCHOOLSAlves Primary School ..................................(01343) 850247Bishopmill Primary School ..........................(01343) 547841Burghead Primary School ..........................(01343) 825529East End Primary School ............................(01343) 542381Greenwards Primary School ......................(01343) 541661Hopeman Primary School ..........................(01343) 830281Lhanbryde Primary School..........................(01343) 842649Mosstowie Primary School..........................(01343) 547119New Elgin Primary School ..........................(01343) 547587Seafield Primary School ..............................(01343) 547792St Sylvesters R.C. Primary School ..............(01343) 541453West End Primary School............................(01343) 543161Elgin Academy ............................................(01343) 543485Elgin High School........................................(01343) 545181Hythehill Primary School ............................(01343) 812014St Gerardine Primary School ......................(01343) 812251Lossiemouth High School ..........................(01343) 812047

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