Community

The new distillery has also opened a new round of investment opportunities.

THIS festive season will be extra special Cluny Primary School pupil Chloe Smith after she won Moray MP Douglas Ross's Christmas card competition.

Forres Friends of Woods and Fields to buy solar-powered shed, compost toilet, and tool shed.

AN innovative local shopkeeper has reflected being named green hero of the year last year.

Edinkillie and Rafford village halls have received funding from the Finderne Development Trust.

COMMUNITY group Buckie's Roots have not been letting the grass grow under their feet since triumphing at the Moray and Banffshire Heroes awards.

ELIGIBLE projects have until January 8 to apply for support from from the Moray Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund.

Jane Duncan Rogers won the Woman of Inspiration title at the Association of Scottish Businesswomen National Awards.

COMMUNITY groups running socially beneficial marine conservation projects are being invited to apply for a £23,000 fund.

Ewen Watson and Sathya Schlösser are keen to hear what pupils think of their book.

Forres Cancer Support volunteers presented cheques for £6000 each to charities.

Forres Community Church is running a Santa's grotto and tour, service and taster session this weekend.

Crafters will be selling a wide range of products and proceeds will benefit other local organisations.

Santa, Forres and District Pipe Band, Elgin City Band, Wave Radio and Film Forres provided entertainment.

CULLEN skink enthusiasts both professional and amateur are being invited to throw their hats in the ring for next year's world championships.

The 13th edition of an annual charity dance contest is set to make history.

AS Elgin Parkrun nears a huge milestone, group volunteers have reflected on an award win which left them "flattered and chuffed".

The 42nd Winter Gathering featuring local acts is on at Universal Hall, Findhorn on Friday.

Santa, Forres Rotary volunteers and a Forres Fire Station crew are raising funds for local causes.

1st Forres Scout Group post boxes are available at a number of local businesses until Monday, December 18.