Free PPE from ReBOOT

ReBOOT offers free PPE to members of the community

Computer rescuers and repairers ReBOOT is offering free PPE to members of the community who need protective equipment to do their job. ReBOOT, based on the Greshop Industrial Estate, closed during lockdown, but got involved with the T-Exchange and the Moray Makerspace to print thousands of face shields for the care sector, schools and shops. … Read more

Forres Loves Local

Shopkeepers put their hearts into ‘love local’ campaign as Scotland joins in

Forres shopkeepers are supporting the #ForresLovesLocal campaign to encourage people to start shopping on their doorstep. Nearly four months ago, many of them put up signs saying ‘closed until further notice’. This week, they’re replacing them with the message ‘Forres Loves Local’ to remind the public to start their shopping journey in the town. And … Read more

Funded opportunity for youngsters to explore music dream

A programme of free sessions to support aspiring young local musicians will be delivered through Findhorn Bay Arts thanks to a funding package from the Youth Music Initiative. Remix follows on from the successful ‘In the Mix’ project where over 275 young people participated across 85 creative programmes over the course of two years (previously … Read more

FL-pilmuirprimaryschool

New £2 million Early Learning Centre all ready for August school start

A new £2 million Early Learning Centre at Pilmuir has been officially handed over to the local authority by the main contractor ready for the start of term in August. Built by Morrison Construction, the centre signals a significant investment in the Forres area as part of the Scottish Government’s extension of funded Early Learning … Read more

Cluny Bank Hotel

More lockdown restrictions being lifted – here’s what can open from today

More lockdown restrictions will be lifted in Scotland from today (15 July) as lockdown restrictions continue to be lifted by the Scottish Government. Perhaps the most significant is the opening of all holiday accommodation. Self-catering was first on 3 July, now it’s the turn of hotels and B&Bs. Bars and restaurants can also now offer … Read more

Stock being quarantined in fight against virus as Waste Busters re-opens

It goes without saying that the stock at Moray Waste Busters has been ‘well-handled’ and as such, the staff and board have spent a significant amount of time preparing the site for re-opening on 20 July, including putting all items for sale into quarantine for 72 hours. The Forres-based social enterprise has been closed since … Read more

Politicians back our campaign to get local shops and businesses thriving again

Moray’s top politicians from Westminster and Holyrood have backed our #ForresLovesLocal campaign to highlight the importance of supporting our local businesses at this crucial time. MP Douglas Ross and MSP Richard Lochhead have both stressed that local shops and businesses need the support of the community more than ever to keep our high streets thriving. … Read more