Forres Local Long-standing manager of Forres Mechanics has announced his resignation from the club this month. The news came on the Forres Mechanics’ Official Facebook page which carried Charlie’s statement: “It’s with great sadness that I inform you that I will be leaving my position as manager of Forres Mechanics FC. “My last game as manager will … Read more
A series of engagement events will update the community on the progress of the Leanchoil Hospital Community Asset Transfer (CAT). The plans include a state-of-the-art health and wellbeing centre in the building. Erskine, who is working in partnership with Leanchoil Trust, will be there to talk about proposals to develop a veterans’ activity centre. Attendees can also find out … Read more
A short-stay motorhome park in Findhorn has been given the highest rating by a body which promotes ‘Aires’. Findhorn Motorhome Stopover Park was awarded a five-star rating by CAMpRA, the Campaign for Real Aires, who inspected the site recently. Aires is the name given to motorhome stopover points, from the French where the idea came … Read more
There’s a spine-chilling sight waiting just around the corner at Twinning Link this week before Halloween. The frightfully bright display is the work of Pauline Stewart and her family, who have put on this ‘horrifying’ display to raise money for MFR Cash for Kids. There’s also a raffle and home bakes. It’s on every night … Read more
The upper part of the Tolbooth in Forres was illuminated with purple lights to mark World Polio Day. The event was a collaboration between Forres Heritage Trust, who own the building and the Rotary Cub of Forres, which has been campaigning to eradicate the disease throughout the world.
The Tolbooth will be shrouded in purple light this weekend to mark World Polio Day as part of a collaboration with the Forres Heritage Trust. The prominent landmark dominates the skyline in the daytime, but only has a little light coming from the clock and street lights from below to illuminate it at night. The … Read more
Assurances are being sought that Kinloss Barracks won’t face the axe when Government next reviews its military spending A report in a recent national newspaper has suggested that troops based at Kinloss could be moved to England in a review of cuts. SNP and Conservative representatives in Moray have responded. Richard Lochhead Moray’s SNP MSP … Read more
Whether you live in Forres or love it from afar, what more could you ask for than a view of our fine town every day of the year. Forres Local and Visit Forres are printing a limited number of 2022 wall calendars, and they’re available for pre-order now in our online shop. The A4 calendars … Read more
The Princess Royal with Forres councillor George Alexander. Pic: Mel Garrow The Princess Royal arrived in Forres today and surprised passers by as she walked down the street and met community leaders, key workers and volunteers in a visit to the historic Tolbooth on the High Street. Her Royal Highness thanked two dozen local residents … Read more
A dog-lover who struggled to find good quality treats for his own canine companions has turned his poochy passion into a thriving business. Natural dog food treats outlet K9 Deli has been a popular sight at the Findhorn Bridge for a couple of years. Kenny Beaton worked from a converted horsebox in the car park … Read more