Forres Local 
You could say George Goudsmit, managing director of AES Solar in Forres, is still ‘beaming’ after being given a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Solar and Storage Awards in Birmingham yesterday (21 November). He and other staff members went to the ceremony to mix with people from the industry, meet colleagues and discuss the future … Read more
The charity Rural Housing Scotland is conducting a housing needs survey, onbehalf of The Leanchoil Trust, in order to understand the housing and relatedwellbeing issues affecting people aged over 50 or those with additionalneeds, in the Forres area. The questionnaire is anonymous, so you don’t have to enter any personaldata. It contains 14 easy-to-answer questions … Read more
Due to popular demand, we’ve increased our event ‘area’ to the whole of Moray, at least for a trial period to see how it goes. Until now, we’ve only allowed events in the IV36 postode area, but for the festive season, we’ve expanded this to the whole of Moray. While we avidly support shopping locally, … Read more
The Christmas tree has been put up in the town centre, thanks once again to the league of volunteers who gave up their Sunday morning to make it happen. Just a few days to wait for the Christmas Lights Switch-on.
Brodie Castle has put itself in the spotlight again this year with a bigger and better light show. Celebrating Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters the display this month includes a moving aquatic theme. Our pictures show the trail in all its colourful beauty. The show runs until 27 November. Tickets and more details are … Read more
There was a good turnout to see the Remembrance Day parade in Forres high street. Pics by our young volunteer photographer Jenny
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