Gordon McDonald HEAVEN, what it means and how it affects the way people live today were all under the spotlight when the 34th Keswick in Buckie (KIB) convention came to town. Taking place in the North Church Hall, Christians from across the country joined together to examine various aspects of heaven along with the convention’s three guest … Read more
FOR many of their number it has been a lot of years since last they clapped eyes on one another, but for a group of former classmates that was all put to rights when they held a reunion. The years rolled back for the members of the Class of 91 recently when they gathered at … Read more
A BOLD sculpture celebrating the growth and heritage of Buckie has been chosen to be the new gateway feature to the town. For nearly two months, customers visiting Buckie’s Tesco store have had the opportunity to post their suggestions as to which of three possible gateway designs should be given the honour of greeting those … Read more
POLICE are probing what could be yet another hoax call involving Buckie’s RNLI lifeboat. The William Blannin was launched at 7.42am on Monday, July 29 after HM Coastguard received a report of a vessel in distress near Lossiemouth. However, as in previous such cases, nothing was found by the volunteer crew on reaching the scene. … Read more
BUCKIE’S food bank continues to serve an increasing need in the local community, recent figures have revealed. Run by Buckie Salvation Army Majors Bruce and Isobel Smith, who are in charge of the Buckie and Findochty Corps of the organisation, the food bank has been a resource of last resort of a growing number of … Read more
CULLEN Art Club is busy adding the finishing touches to its much-awaited annual exhibition. The McBoyle Hall in Portknockie will play host to the display of members’ work created over the past 12 months. Doing the honours in opening the three-day event, which runs from August 9-11, will be Keith Cullen councillor Theresa Coull. The … Read more
SUNSHINE was in short supply for many of the school sports days this year, but this proved not to be a problem for Portknockie Primary. As the term drew to a close, a glorious day greeted the pupils, staff and helpers as they tried their hand at a number of different games and challenges. The … Read more
CLOSE-FOUGHT battles and fine weather were to be the enduring memories of Strathlene Golf Club’s 2019 four day open. In a testament to the finely balanced talents of the participants, three out of the four major cups being contested had to go to play-offs before the destination of the silverware was decided. One of those … Read more
TO challenge the best in the sport requires strength, both of body and character and a Buckie woman has shown just that by storming to within a single point of victory against one of the legends of women’s powerlifting in her debut contest. Steffie Murray (31), who originally hails from Portgordon but now resides in … Read more
MORAY Council’s minority SNP administration have been lauded for “bringing vision” to the running of the local authority. The praise came recently from Banffshire and Buchan Coast MSP Stewart Stevenson as he embarked on his annual mobile surgery tour. The SNP’s nine-strong group took over the running of the council last summer when the Conservative … Read more