Whale of a time for fundraisers

PUPILS at Portessie Primary have been enjoying a busy time on the fundraising front. The school recently held a bring and buy sale which proved a highly popular event with the youngsters. A wide range of stalls were to be found in the school hall, including ones offering cake and candy, toys and face painting. … Read more

Silverware time for Buckpool winners

BUCKPOOL GOLF CLUB PRESENTATION OF SUMMER SEASON PRIZES. LADIES CHAMPION EMMA LOGIE [ BACK ROW 3RD LEFT] RECIEVE HER TROPHY FROM HON VICE PRESIDENT BELL JAGGER AND CLUB CAPT JOHN RIDDOCH HANDS OVER THE SCRATCH CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP WINNER GLYN WRIGHT.

Highland fling lands Buckie a cup double

BUCKIE United lifted the Highland Welfare Cup for the first time after victory in the final at Elgin City’s Borough Briggs stadium. A 5-2 success over Moray league rivals Aberlour Villa also made it a trophy double for United to complete a memorable season. The scoreline was identical to Buckie’s Tewnion Memorial Trophy final triumph … Read more

SNP minister gives seal of approval to new nursery

THERE was ministerial approval for Moray’s newest nursery when the revamped Lady Cathcart Centre in Buckie was formally opened. On Monday morning theSNP Minister for Children and Young People Maree Todd MSP in town to set the seal of approval on the new facility, which has undergone a £672,000 refurbishment. The revamp forms part of … Read more

Mollison magic ends Buckie’s wait for silver

BUCKIE United lifted their first piece of silverware in 10 years – and now have a second in their sights. United came from behind to defeat FC Fochabers 5-2 in Friday night’s WJ Tewnion Memorial Trophy final at Keith’s Kynoch Park. Less than 48 hours later the teams met again in the semifinals of the … Read more

Nursery opens doors with picnic day delight

The newly refurbished Lady Cathcart Centre in Buckie threw open its doors last week to welcome guests for a picnic. Monday, September 24 saw parents, youngsters and neighbours alike invited in for the chance to have a look around the refurbished nursery. The picnic also highlighted the service provided by Moray Foodbank – who supplied … Read more

Co-op cash boost for Cullen play centre

Karen Flett from Cullen Co-op hands youngsters from the village’s play centre a cheque for £160. The sum was raised at the store’s community fund-raising event in June. Play centre manager Pauline rigby said: “We’re delighted that Cullen Co-op thought of us when deciding how to distribute the money from their fund-raiser. all donations make … Read more

Lythe brew up boost for charity

THERE was a three-figure boost for a cancer charity in store thanks to the residents of a local care home. Staff, residents and volunteers at Lythe Care Home near Lintmill joined together to hold their annual coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support on September 22. A warm welcome to all was extended and, … Read more

Jobs could go in Moray Council cutbacks

More than 130 jobs could go at Moray Council as the authority seeks to make multi-milllion pound budget savings. Councillors have given the green light to make more than £5m of savings next year, which could see up to 136 job losses. The minority SNP administration – which was approved in June – said it … Read more