A NEW competition is challenging people to see how well versed they are in their local Scots dialect. Open to adults and secondary school pupils, the contest is being launched on the back of a long-running one for primary children, as part of the Keith Traditional Music and Song Festival in June. People from across … Read more
THREE local primary schools were on song when they performed in the first ever Moray heat of a national choir competition. Findochty, Millbank and Portessie were joined by youngsters from Bishopmill, Kinloss, Mosstodloch and Greenwards Primaries in Elgin Town Hall on May 7 as the Frisson Foundation Scottish Glee Challenge got under way. Bishopmill were … Read more
COMMUNITY groups and charities maintaining green space on council-owned land in Moray will now benefit from free garden waste collections. In recognition of the efforts to keep Moray’s green spaces beautiful, councillors have decided not to charge these groups for collecting garden waste every fortnight as is the case for households. It is expected that … Read more
COMMUNITIES are being offered the chance to have a direct say in how a funding pot worth £20,000 is handed out. Saturday will see the second Bucks4Buckie participatory budget event getting under way at Buckie Community High School’s Highfield Hall. A total of 10 groups have cast their hats into the ring for a share … Read more
STRONG winds failed to blow the return of the Six Harbour Walk off course as hundreds from far and wide took part in the charity fundraiser. After a hiatus of a year due to landslips blocking sections of the route, the event, which is run by the Rotary Club of Buckie, came back in style. … Read more
THE hard work of Buckie RNLI’s volunteer lifeboat crew and shore team over the last five years were lauded following an inspection by the life-saving charity. Last Wednesday saw a warm welcome extended to an inspection team led by RNLI Operations Committee deputy chairman Sir Tim Laurence – also known to many as Princess Anne’s … Read more
GARDENERS who have restricted mobility have been handed a boost by a local allotment group. Cullen Community Allotment Association (CCAA) have unveiled a series of box beds in order to provide an opportunity for people who are perhaps not as spry as once they were to take part in the enjoyable and rewarding hobby of … Read more
A CLINICAL Clach proved too strong for Buckie Ladies on Sunday in windy conditions at Merson Park. It was Buckie’s first home game of the season and despite missing some key players – including the slayer of Nairn, six-goal heroine Steph Greenless – the hosts took the game to the Invernessians in the first half. … Read more
BUCKIE High students are wellknown for their commitment to volunteering in the community, but not many of them can say they set a record while doing it. However, that is just what Buckie teenager Aidan Smith (18) has achieved in being the first school student to serve as part of Buckie RNLI’s lifeboat’s volunteer crew. … Read more
TRIBUTES have been paid to outgoing MEP Ian Hudghton for his services to the north-east of Scotland. The long-serving MEP has announced he does not intend to seek re-election to the European Parliament at next month’s elections, should they take place. Mr Hudghton was elected to represent the former North-east Scotland Euro constituency in November … Read more