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Quarriers Christie room

Right then — Quarriers Christie room at Fochabers Public Institute. We've nabbed the essentials, they've kept the juicy bits for their own site.

Mon 27 Jul13:00Fochabers Public Institute

via Fochabers Public Institute

Community

Gentle Seated Exercise & Drumming

Gentle Seated Exercise, followed by a cuppa Every Tuesday in the Lesser Hall 10:30am – 11:30am – Gentle seated exercise and drumming 11:30am – 12:00noon – Cuppa and chat

Tue 28 Jul11:30Forres Town Hall

via Forres Town Hall

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Forres Online (Tuesday Drop-in)

Forres Online Digital Help Drop-in for IT, computer, mobile assistance. WILDHIVE Business Digital Assistance Drop-in for small and fledgling businesses in Forre

Tue 28 Jul15:00Forres Town Hall

via Forres Town Hall

Community

Moray Childminding Group

Contact Louisa Gaines

Thu 30 Jul08:301st Elgin Scout Group

via 1st Elgin Scout Group

Community

Around £12.00

Summer Special - On The Beach Nairn, Community & Arts Centre 10am – Mixed Special

Mixed Special – 0 months to wobbly walkers

Fri 31 JulBloom Baby Classes Moray

via Bloom Baby Classes MorayLocal gem

Community

Around £12.00

Summer Special - Hawaii Buckie, Portessie Hall – Mixed Special

Mixed Special – 0 months to wobbly walkers

Fri 31 JulBloom Baby Classes Moray

via Bloom Baby Classes MorayLocal gem

Community

Around £3

The Pantry - Forres Town Hall (Friday)

The Pop-Up Pantry runs every Friday from 2pm – 3.30pm. Membership is free to anyone who lives in the Forres area with an IV36 postcode. You can sign up the first time that you visit and the weekly shop costs £3 (minimum donation). The Food Recovery items are supplied by CFINE (Community Food Initiatives North East) via Moray Food Plus and the local Co-ops and Tesco. Your £3 donation lets you buy any 8 items from the different food categories that have been supplied that week. Different food is available each week, depending on what has been donated. We also have deliveries of food – mostly bread, cakes, and sometimes fruit and veg – 3 times a week, and this is available in the entrance foyer during opening hours, for a donation. Please just come along and help yourself! ‘Pop In’ and see what has ‘Popped Up’ this week!

Fri 31 Jul15:00Forres Town Hall

via Forres Town Hall

CommunityFood & Drink

Coffee Morning

Join us at Roseisle Hall on Saturday 1 August, 10.30am–12 noon for great coffee, delicious home baking, savoury treats and plenty of friendly conversation.

Sat 1 Aug11:30Roseisle Village Hall

via Roseisle Village HallLocal gem

Community

Around £135

Day Classes: Taking Control of Your Camera - Forres

TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR CAMERA 5 week course (Day Classes) CLASS 2 Venue: Outdoors. Forres Dates: 25 Jul to 22 Aug 2026 Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm Cost: £135 Overview Are you new to photography, or looking to gain knowledge, skills and experience in using your camera to produce more consistent shots? Then come along to this 5 week course, where you will receive a blend of theoretical and practical sessions, aimed at instilling confidence and competence in producing eye-catching photographs. The course guides and supports your development of the key principles of photography and how to apply the knowledge to the camera to achieve predictable and desirable results. This is an outdoor course, held at various locations around Forres. Eligibility Aged 16 and over Access to a camera, which allows user control of Aperture, Shutter and ISO Booking Place numbers are limited and reserving your place is required. For more information or to reserve your place. Please contact Gary on: Instagram: gary_murison_photography Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gary.murison.photography.training Contact to Book Terms & Conditions ABOUT THE TUTOR Gary is a commercial photographer and photography educator based in Forres. The photography business has been operating since 2011, utilisng Gary’s 20+ years experience in developing, delivering and evaluating professional training packages for all ages.

Sat 1 Aug12:00Nelson's Tower

via Nelson's Tower

Community

B&Q

Found this on 1st Elgin Scout Group's radar. B&Q — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Sun 2 Aug1st Elgin Scout Group

via 1st Elgin Scout Group

Community

Around £20

Logie Steading Photography Walk

Logie Steading Photography Walk Date: 2 Aug 2026 Duration: 2:00pm – 4:00pm Meeting: Logie Steading, Logie Estate Eligibility: All ages welcome Cost: £20 (over 16), £15 (13 – 16), Free (12 and under, when accompanied by paying adult) Overview Logie Steading Photography Walks are set around the beautiful Steading area and garden. You will be working through some tasks, while gaining tips and tricks aimed at improving your photography. The Photography Walk is suitable for all ages and skill levels. Whether you use a camera, phone or tablet, come along and enjoy a relaxing and educational afternoon. Meeting We will meet under the clock tower at the entrance to Logie Steading at 1:00pm Booking Place numbers are limited and reserving your place is required. For more information or to reserve your place. Please contact Gary on: Instagram: gary_murison_photography Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gary.murison.photography.training Contact to Book Terms & Conditions ABOUT THE TUTOR Gary is a commercial photographer and photography educator based in Forres. The photography business has been operating since 2011, utilisng Gary’s 20+ years experience in developing, delivering and evaluating professional training packages for all ages. Gary’s career began in the care sector, commencing as a First Level Mental Health Nurse, and progressing towards Management, then Training Management.

Sun 2 Aug15:00Logie Steading Bookshop

via Logie Steading Bookshop

Community

B&Q

1st Elgin Scout Group hasn't given us the full script, but B&Q has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Sun 2 Aug16:001st Elgin Scout Group

via 1st Elgin Scout Group

Community

Around £450.00

From Observation to Abstraction

August 3, 2026 - August 7, 2026 - 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Moray Art Centre Field of Dreams Findhorn, Forres

Mon 3 Aug10:30Moray Art Centre

via Moray Art Centre

Community

Around £395.00

From Observation to Abstraction PRICE REDUCTION – NOW

August 3, 2026 - August 7, 2026 - 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Moray Art Centre Field of Dreams Findhorn, Forres

Mon 3 Aug10:30Moray Art Centre

via Moray Art Centre

Community

Around £395

From Observation to Abstraction PRICE REDUCTION – NOW £395

August 3, 2026 - August 7, 2026 - 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Moray Art Centre Field of Dreams Findhorn, Forres

Mon 3 Aug10:30Moray Art Centre

via Moray Art Centre

Community

Gentle Seated Exercise & Drumming

Gentle Seated Exercise, followed by a cuppa Every Tuesday in the Lesser Hall 10:30am – 11:30am – Gentle seated exercise and drumming 11:30am – 12:00noon – Cuppa and chat

Tue 4 Aug11:30Forres Town Hall

via Forres Town Hall

Likely freeCommunity

Forres Online (Tuesday Drop-in)

Forres Online Digital Help Drop-in for IT, computer, mobile assistance. WILDHIVE Business Digital Assistance Drop-in for small and fledgling businesses in Forre

Tue 4 Aug15:00Forres Town Hall

via Forres Town Hall

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