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Record entry for biggest sporting event for young people in Moray
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (492+ words) A record 750 young runners, cheered on by a thousand-strong crowd. Last month saw the running of Moray's Active Schools primary cross country races " the region's largest annual sporting occasion for young people. The flagship event returned to the grounds of…...
Impressive showcase at Young Farmers Overwintering Competition
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (1129+ words) The 34th annual Young Farmers Overwintering Competition was keenly contested. It was hosted by Aberdeen and Northern Marts in conjunction with the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC) and took place at Thainstone Centre on Saturday, March 28. Sponsored by Miller…...
£40k boost for small businesses in Dallas, Craigellachie and Dingwall
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (399+ words) Head of tourism, food and drink at Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), Anna Miller, explained that most of these areas" producers are relatively small-scale enterprises with limited resources. She said: "The food and drink sector is one of our most…...
Moray bakery buys allergy-free produce business
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (266+ words) A successful Moray bakery has bought over a small business focused on allergy-free produce. Award winning Angelic Free From, known for its dedication to the allergy community, has been sold to Maclean's Highland Bakery. Managing director, Lewis Maclean, confirmed taking…...
‘Opera-style melodies and devotional music’ - Tickets available for ‘new’ venue’s opening night
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (560+ words) A former church, now entertainment venue, is selling 350 tickets for its opening gig. Gioachino Rossini's "Petite Messe Solennelle' is set to be the first performance at St Laurence Forres on Saturday, April 18 - starting a new era for the former church…...
Supermarket customers vote to fund Forres swim club
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (251+ words) Customers at a local supermarket voted to award swimmers "1500 for training resources. Free Style Swimming Club (FSSC) at Forres pool were excited to hear they would benefit from the blue token scheme at the Nairn Road Tesco - investing in timing…...
“I wouldn't be half the person without this club’ - sport has shaped schoolgirl’s life over 13 years
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (849+ words) Being part of her local gymnastics club for all of her school days has been the best preparation for adult life as far as Iris Whitton is concerned. The former Scottish champion, now 17, says she wouldn't be half the person…...
Moray microbrewery ‘temporarily’ closed
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (233+ words) A Moray microbrewer has closed while its owners consider how to achieve a sustainable future for its production. Established in 2012, Speyside Brewery on the Greshop Industrial Estate, Forres was sold to its current owners a decade later - founder Seb Jones…...
Young musician award glory for talented trumpeter in closely fought contest
1+ week, 2+ day ago (254+ words) A young Elgin trumpeter has been crowned as Moray Young Musician of the Year. Some of the region's most promising young musicians went head'to'head on Monday, March 23 in a closely fought final at the fourth annual Moray Young Musicians competition…...
Rifle club invests in equipment to assist older sharpshooters
1+ week, 5+ day ago (380+ words) A local sports club has invested a grant from a legacy fund supporting older people in the community. Forres Smallbore Rifle and Pistol Club was awarded "155 by the Auchernack Trust Fund to support senior rest provision, helping to improve comfort…...