Forres Local

FORRES Community Council are throwing their weight behind the campaign launched in the ‘Gazette’ to keep children safe while crossing Grantown Road. Read more in the Forres Gazette

PARKING restrictions will be in force for the Forres Bonfire and Firework Display taking place on November 1. Read more in the Forres Gazette

MOUNT DORA — For two teens, traveling to Mount Dora’s sister city of Forres, Scotland, for a month during their summer vacation was an extraordinary experience. Read more at www.orlandosentinel.com

STORES in Forres have introduced a Government change which directs retailers to add a 5p charge for each single-use carrier bag that a customer gets to take away a purchase from their store. Read more in the Forres Gazette

MORAY Council hope to install 12 underwater cameras at Forres Swimming Pool by Christmas. Read more in the Forres Gazette

Local fans of the silver screen will be thrilled to hear that Film Forres season at the Town Hall starts on Friday, October 24, with a computer animated comedy. Read more in the Forres Gazette

A Moray barmaid will trek along the Great Wall of China to raise money for the Scottish SPCA. Read more in the Aberdeen Press and Journal

About 20 primary schools, as well as Forres and Elgin academies took part in the event at Gordonstoun. Read more in the Aberdeen Press and Journal

THE LOCAL community are invited to a special meeting at Forres Town Hall on Thursday at 6.30pm to share priorities for the future of the area. Read more in the Forres Gazette

LOCAL shop staff reported bumper trade during Culture Day on Saturday. Forres town centre was packed with visitors and performers from Grant Park to Nairn Road. Read more in the Forres Gazette