http://www.portknockiewebsite.co.uk Listen to The K'nocker, Portknockie's quarterly village newsletter http://portknockiewebsite.co.uk/podcast/avatar.jpg http://www.portknockiewebsite.co.uk en-usnoCourtesy of the Portknockie Community Council feed,podcast,Portknockie,Village,Moray,Knocker,Bowfiddle,Rock,Aye,Afloat,CommunityA collection of the The K'nocker, Portknockie's quarterly village newsletter. Read by the K'nocker editorial team.The K'nocker, Portknockie's Village Newsletterneil hedleypodcast@portknockiewebsite.co.ukneil hedley 3 December 2015 18:11:00 GMT http://portknockiewebsite.co.uk/podcast/Winter2015.mp3 As these are nearly upon us, please remember that this is a time of goodwill to all folk – so please be neighbourly and check on the houses around to ensure that folk are warm and well. It only takes a couple of minutes, unless you are invited in for a wee dram and a mince pie! podcast@portknockiewebsite.co.uk (neil hedley)noAs these are nearly upon us, please remember that this is a time of goodwill to all folk – so please be neighbourly and check on the houses around to ensure that folk are warm and well. It only takes a couple of minutes, unless you are invited in for a wee dram and a mince pie!neil hedleyAs these are nearly upon us, please remember that this is a time of goodwill to all folk – so please be neighbourly and check on the houses around to ensure that folk are warm and well. It only takes a couple of minutes, unless you are invited in for a wee dram and a mince pie!feed,podcast,Portknockie,Village,Moray,Knocker,Bowfiddle,Rock,Aye,Afloat,Community 4 September 2015 12:29:00 GMT http://portknockiewebsite.co.uk/podcast/Autumn_2015.mp3 Can lightning strike twice? On Saturday 13 August (2005) torrential rains fell in the afternoon, causing the streets to run with water, the road drains to spout like fountains and Portknockie to suffer some serious damage. podcast@portknockiewebsite.co.uk (neil hedley)noCan lightning strike twice? On Saturday 13 August (2005) torrential rains fell in the afternoon, causing the streets to run with water, the road drains to spout like fountains and Portknockie to suffer some serious damage.neil hedleyCan lightning strike twice? On Saturday 13 August (2005) torrential rains fell in the afternoon, causing the streets to run with water, the road drains to spout like fountains and Portknockie to suffer some serious damage.feed,podcast,Portknockie,Village,Moray,Knocker,Bowfiddle,Rock,Aye,Afloat,Community 1 June 2015 20:49:00 GMT http://portknockiewebsite.co.uk/podcast/Summer_2015.mp3 While the long evenings are with us enjoy everything that our village offers including inspiring walks, sparkling conversation, glorious sunsets, awesome flora and fauna and friendly pubs and shops. podcast@portknockiewebsite.co.uk (neil hedley)noWhile the long evenings are with us enjoy everything that our village offers including inspiring walks, sparkling conversation, glorious sunsets, awesome flora and fauna and friendly pubs and shops.neil hedleyWhile the long evenings are with us enjoy everything that our village offers including inspiring walks, sparkling conversation, glorious sunsets, awesome flora and fauna and friendly pubs and shops.feed,podcast,Portknockie,Village,Moray,Knocker,Bowfiddle,Rock,Aye,Afloat,Community 12 March 2015 12:45:00 GMT http://portknockiewebsite.co.uk/podcast/Winter2014.mp3 We have had some extraordinary weather and conditions over the last couple of months – but where was the white stuff? Once again, no winter worth talking about for K’nockers!! podcast@portknockiewebsite.co.uk (neil hedley)noWe have had some extraordinary weather and conditions over the last couple of months – but where was the white stuff? Once again, no winter worth talking about for K’nockers!!neil hedleyWe have had some extraordinary weather and conditions over the last couple of months – but where was the white stuff? Once again, no winter worth talking about for K’nockers!!feed,podcast,Portknockie,Village,Moray,Knocker,Bowfiddle,Rock,Aye,Afloat,Community 26 November 2014 10:16:00 GMT http://portknockiewebsite.co.uk/podcast/Winter2014.mp3 The clocks have fallen back, the summer’s holidaymakers have returned to warmer climes, the geese have honked their autumn departure notes, leaving with our other feathered, summer visitors, and we are left to hibernate till Easter it seems!! podcast@portknockiewebsite.co.uk (neil hedley)noThe clocks have fallen back, the summer’s holidaymakers have returned to warmer climes, the geese have honked their autumn departure notes, leaving with our other feathered, summer visitors, and we are left to hibernate till Easter it seems!!neil hedleyThe clocks have fallen back, the summer’s holidaymakers have returned to warmer climes, the geese have honked their autumn departure notes, leaving with our other feathered, summer visitors, and we are left to hibernate till Easter it seems!!feed,podcast,Portknockie,Village,Moray,Knocker,Bowfiddle,Rock,Aye,Afloat,Community 28 August 2014 15:32:00 GMT http://portknockiewebsite.co.uk/podcast/Autumn_2014.mp3 Once again we have been battered by wind and rain, as the remnants of Hurricane Bertha visited the Moray Firth. As usual life in Portknockie was not hampered as badly as many surrounding towns and villages, and our thoughts go out to those who really have suffered.This issue welcomes the second part of Bruce Bishop’s A History of Moray, together with many of our more usual features. We are particularly pleased to re-introduce the ’Welcome’ bit and hopefully will be able to add births and marriages to this section, too. Mhairi McLean gives us an insight into Portknockie Primary School as the threat of closure looms over it. podcast@portknockiewebsite.co.uk (neil hedley)noOnce again we have been battered by wind and rain, as the remnants of Hurricane Bertha visited the Moray Firth. As usual life in Portknockie was not hampered as badly as many surrounding towns and villages, and our thoughts go out to those who really have suffered.This issue welcomes the second part of Bruce Bishop’s A History of Moray, together with many of our more usual features. We are particularly pleased to re-introduce the ’Welcome’ bit and hopefully will be able to add births and marriages to this section, too. Mhairi McLean gives us an insight into Portknockie Primary School as the threat of closure looms over it.neil hedleyOnce again we have been battered by wind and rain, as the remnants of Hurricane Bertha visited the Moray Firth. As usual life in Portknockie was not hampered as badly as many surrounding towns and villages, and our thoughts go out to those who really have suffered.This issue welcomes the second part of Bruce Bishop’s A History of Moray, together with many of our more usual features. We are particularly pleased to re-introduce the ’Welcome’ bit and hopefully will be able to add births and marriages to this section, too. Mhairi McLean gives us an insight into Portknockie Primary School as the threat of closure looms over it.feed,podcast,Portknockie,Village,Moray,Knocker,Bowfiddle,Rock,Aye,Afloat,Community 12 June 2014 12:10:00 GMT http://portknockiewebsite.co.uk/podcast/Summer_2014.mp3 As you will most certainly have noticed The K’nocker has had to change a little. After Moray Council stopped printing cheaply and in order to keep costs in check, we have had to opt for the A5 size rather than A4 as this uses less paper and ink and the printing bill is therefore obviously lower. However, this change also allows us to give you EVERY page in glorious colour we are sure you will soon get used to the handy pocket and handbag size... The team also welcome Mhairi McLean who has recently joined us and will be looking at new features and using her expertise as a proof reader. podcast@portknockiewebsite.co.uk (neil hedley)noAs you will most certainly have noticed The K’nocker has had to change a little. After Moray Council stopped printing cheaply and in order to keep costs in check, we have had to opt for the A5 size rather than A4 as this uses less paper and ink and the printing bill is therefore obviously lower. However, this change also allows us to give you EVERY page in glorious colour we are sure you will soon get used to the handy pocket and handbag size... The team also welcome Mhairi McLean who has recently joined us and will be looking at new features and using her expertise as a proof reader.neil hedleyAs you will most certainly have noticed The K’nocker has had to change a little. After Moray Council stopped printing cheaply and in order to keep costs in check, we have had to opt for the A5 size rather than A4 as this uses less paper and ink and the printing bill is therefore obviously lower. However, this change also allows us to give you EVERY page in glorious colour we are sure you will soon get used to the handy pocket and handbag size... The team also welcome Mhairi McLean who has recently joined us and will be looking at new features and using her expertise as a proof reader.feed,podcast,Portknockie,Village,Moray,Knocker,Bowfiddle,Rock,Aye,Afloat,Community 11 March 2014 10:59:00 GMT http://portknockiewebsite.co.uk/podcast/Spring_2014.mp3 One door closes and another opens, it is so sad to see Portknockie Library close after all these years, and while some of us have not been resident long, we would like to make mention of the tireless and helpful service offered by all past librarians. Once again the school is threatened with closure, probably by 2017, and we shall watch the Council proceedings over the forthcoming months. However, it’s lovely to see that Portknockie Chip Shop has once again found favour, and has opened its doors for our delight. Please make use of it together with all our other local shops, pubs and businesses, surely we owe it to their proprietors to do our utmost to keep them open... podcast@portknockiewebsite.co.uk (neil hedley)noOne door closes and another opens, it is so sad to see Portknockie Library close after all these years, and while some of us have not been resident long, we would like to make mention of the tireless and helpful service offered by all past librarians. Once again the school is threatened with closure, probably by 2017, and we shall watch the Council proceedings over the forthcoming months. However, it’s lovely to see that Portknockie Chip Shop has once again found favour, and has opened its doors for our delight. Please make use of it together with all our other local shops, pubs and businesses, surely we owe it to their proprietors to do our utmost to keep them open...neil hedleyOne door closes and another opens, it is so sad to see Portknockie Library close after all these years, and while some of us have not been resident long, we would like to make mention of the tireless and helpful service offered by all past librarians. Once again the school is threatened with closure, probably by 2017, and we shall watch the Council proceedings over the forthcoming months. However, it’s lovely to see that Portknockie Chip Shop has once again found favour, and has opened its doors for our delight. Please make use of it together with all our other local shops, pubs and businesses, surely we owe it to their proprietors to do our utmost to keep them open...feed,podcast,Portknockie,Village,Moray,Knocker,Bowfiddle,Rock,Aye,Afloat,Community 11 December 2013 15:22:00 GMT http://portknockiewebsite.co.uk/podcast/Winter2013.mp3 Once again December, Winter and the Christmas & New Year festive season is upon us. Again we can marvel as waves lash the harbour walls, sending foam and spray eighty or a hundred feet in the air, always searching to soak the unsuspecting stroller! We might also marvel at the “Yes” campaign’s White Paper on The Referendum which has just been published - let us know if you feel it has merit or not... Meanwhile, to you all - please have a Very Merry Christmas and a fruitful and peaceful 2014 podcast@portknockiewebsite.co.uk (neil hedley)noOnce again December, Winter and the Christmas & New Year festive season is upon us. Again we can marvel as waves lash the harbour walls, sending foam and spray eighty or a hundred feet in the air, always searching to soak the unsuspecting stroller! We might also marvel at the “Yes” campaign’s White Paper on The Referendum which has just been published - let us know if you feel it has merit or not... Meanwhile, to you all - please have a Very Merry Christmas and a fruitful and peaceful 2014neil hedleyOnce again December, Winter and the Christmas & New Year festive season is upon us. Again we can marvel as waves lash the harbour walls, sending foam and spray eighty or a hundred feet in the air, always searching to soak the unsuspecting stroller! We might also marvel at the “Yes” campaign’s White Paper on The Referendum which has just been published - let us know if you feel it has merit or not... Meanwhile, to you all - please have a Very Merry Christmas and a fruitful and peaceful 2014feed,podcast,Portknockie,Village,Moray,Knocker,Bowfiddle,Rock,Aye,Afloat,Community 23 September 2013 15:22:00 GMT http://portknockiewebsite.co.uk/podcast/Autumn_2013.mp3 First and foremost, the library is still open while the councillors digest the large number of responses to the latest consultation. Meanwhile, the Port basked in the warmth that visited the whole of the British Isles this summer. The pool and most of the bollards at the harbour are now freshly painted and there is a new information panel in the Memorial Gardens. There were spectacularly extreme low tides in June, which were caused by the Moon’s close orbit to the Earth. And, of course, the dolphins have visited! See the photos inside 3:59 podcast@portknockiewebsite.co.uk (neil hedley)noFirst and foremost, the library is still open while the councillors digest the large number of responses to the latest consultation. Meanwhile, the Port basked in the warmth that visited the whole of the British Isles this summer. The pool and most of the bollards at the harbour are now freshly painted and there is a new information panel in the Memorial Gardens. There were spectacularly extreme low tides in June, which were caused by the Moon’s close orbit to the Earth. And, of course, the dolphins have visited! See the photos insideneil hedleyFirst and foremost, the library is still open while the councillors digest the large number of responses to the latest consultation. Meanwhile, the Port basked in the warmth that visited the whole of the British Isles this summer. The pool and most of the bollards at the harbour are now freshly painted and there is a new information panel in the Memorial Gardens. There were spectacularly extreme low tides in June, which were caused by the Moon’s close orbit to the Earth. And, of course, the dolphins have visited! See the photos insidefeed,podcast,Portknockie,Village,Moray,Knocker,Bowfiddle,Rock,Aye,Afloat,Community 4 June 2013 14:15:00 GMT http://portknockiewebsite.co.uk/podcast/Summer_2013.mp3 Three months have passed since the Council revealed its plans for budget cuts. Other than the one classroom assistant being lost from school, the K'nocker is not aware of any contentious plan being executed. The library is still open and the public toilets in Cullen have not yet been shut. The local newspapers suggest there is still much to consider. Life in the Port carries on as usual, long may that continue. podcast@portknockiewebsite.co.uk (neil hedley)noThree months have passed since the Council revealed its plans for budget cuts. Other than the one classroom assistant being lost from school, the K'nocker is not aware of any contentious plan being executed. The library is still open and the public toilets in Cullen have not yet been shut. The local newspapers suggest there is still much to consider. Life in the Port carries on as usual, long may that continue.neil hedleyThree months have passed since the Council revealed its plans for budget cuts. Other than the one classroom assistant being lost from school, the K'nocker is not aware of any contentious plan being executed. The library is still open and the public toilets in Cullen have not yet been shut. The local newspapers suggest there is still much to consider. Life in the Port carries on as usual, long may that continue.feed,podcast,Portknockie,Village,Moray,Knocker,Bowfiddle,Rock,Aye,Afloat,Community 4 March 2013 19:29:00 GMT http://portknockiewebsite.co.uk/podcast/Spring_2013.mp3 This spring brings sad and worrying news that Moray Council intends to implement a series of cost saving measures that will have a serious impact on Portknockie. Teaching assistant support in the school is to be reduced, the library closed and subsidies for the public bus service reduced. There are also indications that Portknockie school may itself face closure in a future round of cuts. The timescale for the closure of Portknockie library is not yet public and the Knocker has not been able to find out what will happen to the books or the computers. podcast@portknockiewebsite.co.uk (neil hedley)noThis spring brings sad and worrying news that Moray Council intends to implement a series of cost saving measures that will have a serious impact on Portknockie. Teaching assistant support in the school is to be reduced, the library closed and subsidies for the public bus service reduced. There are also indications that Portknockie school may itself face closure in a future round of cuts. The timescale for the closure of Portknockie library is not yet public and the Knocker has not been able to find out what will happen to the books or the computers.neil hedleyThis spring brings sad and worrying news that Moray Council intends to implement a series of cost saving measures that will have a serious impact on Portknockie. Teaching assistant support in the school is to be reduced, the library closed and subsidies for the public bus service reduced. There are also indications that Portknockie school may itself face closure in a future round of cuts. The timescale for the closure of Portknockie library is not yet public and the Knocker has not been able to find out what will happen to the books or the computers.feed,podcast,Portknockie,Village,Moray,Knocker,Bowfiddle,Rock,Aye,Afloat,Community 14 December 2012 15:22:00 GMT http://portknockiewebsite.co.uk/podcast/Winter2012.mp3 The condition of our aged harbour is regularly inspected by Moray Council. Inspections of quay faces which are submerged at low tide are carried out at 2 year intervals by divers. Other inspections are carried out annually and, if necessary, after storms. Inspections and repairs are inanced by the Council's Larbour Maintenance budget. The inspection after the spring storm this year found that a large block of concrete had been swept from the seaward end of the MacDonald Pier. The pier was repaired urgently, as soon as the tides and weather were conducive. The seats around the paddling pool and harbour have now been replaced. They were sufering from broken spars and degrading concrete bases. podcast@portknockiewebsite.co.uk (neil hedley)noThe condition of our aged harbour is regularly inspected by Moray Council. Inspections of quay faces which are submerged at low tide are carried out at 2 year intervals by divers. Other inspections are carried out annually and, if necessary, after storms. Inspections and repairs are inanced by the Council's Larbour Maintenance budget. The inspection after the spring storm this year found that a large block of concrete had been swept from the seaward end of the MacDonald Pier. The pier was repaired urgently, as soon as the tides and weather were conducive. The seats around the paddling pool and harbour have now been replaced. They were sufering from broken spars and degrading concrete bases.neil hedleyThe condition of our aged harbour is regularly inspected by Moray Council. Inspections of quay faces which are submerged at low tide are carried out at 2 year intervals by divers. Other inspections are carried out annually and, if necessary, after storms. Inspections and repairs are inanced by the Council's Larbour Maintenance budget. The inspection after the spring storm this year found that a large block of concrete had been swept from the seaward end of the MacDonald Pier. The pier was repaired urgently, as soon as the tides and weather were conducive. The seats around the paddling pool and harbour have now been replaced. They were sufering from broken spars and degrading concrete bases.feed,podcast,Portknockie,Village,Moray,Knocker,Bowfiddle,Rock,Aye,Afloat,Community 12 September 2012 18:22:00 GMT http://portknockiewebsite.co.uk/podcast/Autumn2012.mp3 This issue sees the K'nocker ending its first year since restarting. We would like to thank everyone who has contributed over the last year. Each issue is put on the village website www.portknockiewebsite.co.uk just before the next issue is published and the snippets of information can be found by a web search engine such as Google. So, each contribution does not disappear into the mist but remains for times to come. This issue is particularly rich in fishing heritage. A fisherman's daughter tells us her memories of life at home during the autumn fishing down to Yarmouth. The heritage Group has information about the Port's boat builders, gleaned from a recent event at Cullen Gala. And an old stalwart is remembered in the poetry corner. Coincidentally, another thread running throughout is the Mair 'Shavie'. The father and grandfather of David Mair 'Shavie', to whose memory two seats have been recently erected would have sailed on the Lively with the brother of David Pirie Cy Pirie's grandfather, who had a share in the boat. As for Jockie Mair 'Shavie' he was an early relative of the owner of the Lively. podcast@portknockiewebsite.co.uk (neil hedley)noThis issue sees the K'nocker ending its first year since restarting. We would like to thank everyone who has contributed over the last year. Each issue is put on the village website www.portknockiewebsite.co.uk just before the next issue is published and the snippets of information can be found by a web search engine such as Google. So, each contribution does not disappear into the mist but remains for times to come. This issue is particularly rich in fishing heritage. A fisherman's daughter tells us her memories of life at home during the autumn fishing down to Yarmouth. The heritage Group has information about the Port's boat builders, gleaned from a recent event at Cullen Gala. And an old stalwart is remembered in the poetry corner. Coincidentally, another thread running throughout is the Mair 'Shavie'. The father and grandfather of David Mair 'Shavie', to whose memory two seats have been recently erected would have sailed on the Lively with the brother of David Pirie Cy Pirie's grandfather, who had a share in the boat. As for Jockie Mair 'Shavie' he was an early relative of the owner of the Lively.neil hedleyThis issue sees the K'nocker ending its first year since restarting. We would like to thank everyone who has contributed over the last year. Each issue is put on the village website www.portknockiewebsite.co.uk just before the next issue is published and the snippets of information can be found by a web search engine such as Google. So, each contribution does not disappear into the mist but remains for times to come. This issue is particularly rich in fishing heritage. A fisherman's daughter tells us her memories of life at home during the autumn fishing down to Yarmouth. The heritage Group has information about the Port's boat builders, gleaned from a recent event at Cullen Gala. And an old stalwart is remembered in the poetry corner. Coincidentally, another thread running throughout is the Mair 'Shavie'. The father and grandfather of David Mair 'Shavie', to whose memory two seats have been recently erected would have sailed on the Lively with the brother of David Pirie Cy Pirie's grandfather, who had a share in the boat. As for Jockie Mair 'Shavie' he was an early relative of the owner of the Lively.feed,podcast,Portknockie,Village,Moray,Knocker,Bowfiddle,Rock,Aye,Afloat,Community 28 May 2012 11:20:00 GMT http://portknockiewebsite.co.uk/podcast/Summer2012.mp3 On Friday 20th April 2012, more than 200 people joined in the dedication service in the Millenium Gardens for the memorial to the victims of the bombing raid on 19th February 1941. The new memorial complements the village's memorials to its Fallen in War and its Fishermen Lost at Sea. Cy Pirie, President of Cullen, Deskford and Portknockie heritage Group, led the service and asked everyone to live in the present by looking to the past and anticipating whatever the future may bring. podcast@portknockiewebsite.co.uk (neil hedley)noOn Friday 20th April 2012, more than 200 people joined in the dedication service in the Millenium Gardens for the memorial to the victims of the bombing raid on 19th February 1941. The new memorial complements the village's memorials to its Fallen in War and its Fishermen Lost at Sea. Cy Pirie, President of Cullen, Deskford and Portknockie heritage Group, led the service and asked everyone to live in the present by looking to the past and anticipating whatever the future may bring.neil hedleyOn Friday 20th April 2012, more than 200 people joined in the dedication service in the Millenium Gardens for the memorial to the victims of the bombing raid on 19th February 1941. The new memorial complements the village's memorials to its Fallen in War and its Fishermen Lost at Sea. Cy Pirie, President of Cullen, Deskford and Portknockie heritage Group, led the service and asked everyone to live in the present by looking to the past and anticipating whatever the future may bring.feed,podcast,Portknockie,Village,Moray,Knocker,Bowfiddle,Rock,Aye,Afloat,Community 1 March 2012 09:20:00 GMT http://portknockiewebsite.co.uk/podcast/Spring_2012.mp3 Cullen, Deskford and Portknockie Heritage Group will be leading a service to unveil and dedicate a memorial plaque and bench in the Millennium Garden that will commemorate the victims of the 19th February 1941 bombing of Portknockie. This is an early intimation of the event and an invitation to any member of the public who would like to attend. The service will be at 2pm on Friday the 20th April 2012. podcast@portknockiewebsite.co.uk (neil hedley)noCullen, Deskford and Portknockie Heritage Group will be leading a service to unveil and dedicate a memorial plaque and bench in the Millennium Garden that will commemorate the victims of the 19th February 1941 bombing of Portknockie. This is an early intimation of the event and an invitation to any member of the public who would like to attend. The service will be at 2pm on Friday the 20th April 2012.neil hedleyCullen, Deskford and Portknockie Heritage Group will be leading a service to unveil and dedicate a memorial plaque and bench in the Millennium Garden that will commemorate the victims of the 19th February 1941 bombing of Portknockie. This is an early intimation of the event and an invitation to any member of the public who would like to attend. The service will be at 2pm on Friday the 20th April 2012.feed,podcast,Portknockie,Village,Moray,Knocker,Bowfiddle,Rock,Aye,Afloat,Community 5 December 2011 11:55:00 GMT http://portknockiewebsite.co.uk/podcast/Dec_2011.mp3 A ghost hunt? We’re not scared! Portknockie has its very own ghosts and ghouls! The K’nocker dared to find out more... Ghosts and ghouls started visiting Portknockie three years ago so that they could give the local kids a good ol’ scare on All Hallow’s Eve. Their hauntings have been so well attended that seven ghouls came this year, all for good causes... podcast@portknockiewebsite.co.uk (neil hedley)noA ghost hunt? We’re not scared! Portknockie has its very own ghosts and ghouls! The K’nocker dared to find out more... Ghosts and ghouls started visiting Portknockie three years ago so that they could give the local kids a good ol’ scare on All Hallow’s Eve. Their hauntings have been so well attended that seven ghouls came this year, all for good causes...neil hedleyA ghost hunt? We’re not scared! Portknockie has its very own ghosts and ghouls! The K’nocker dared to find out more... Ghosts and ghouls started visiting Portknockie three years ago so that they could give the local kids a good ol’ scare on All Hallow’s Eve. Their hauntings have been so well attended that seven ghouls came this year, all for good causes...feed,podcast,Portknockie,Village,Moray,Knocker,Bowfiddle,Rock,Aye,Afloat,Community 7 September 2009 10:45:00 GMT http://portknockiewebsite.co.uk/podcast/Autumn2009.mp3 AT LONG LAST OUR SPLENDID NEW LIBRARY IS OPEN... Margret Wood opened the doors of the new library in the school at 5pm on Tuesday 25th August. There to greet the first user, Barbara Simpson from Haig Street, was the Head of Moray Libraries Service, Alistair Campbell, our three Councillors and members of the Portknockie Community Council. The first book taken out on loan was “Prince and the Pilgrim” by Mary Stewart. podcast@portknockiewebsite.co.uk (neil hedley)noAT LONG LAST OUR SPLENDID NEW LIBRARY IS OPEN... Margret Wood opened the doors of the new library in the school at 5pm on Tuesday 25th August. There to greet the first user, Barbara Simpson from Haig Street, was the Head of Moray Libraries Service, Alistair Campbell, our three Councillors and members of the Portknockie Community Council. The first book taken out on loan was “Prince and the Pilgrim” by Mary Stewart.neil hedleyAT LONG LAST OUR SPLENDID NEW LIBRARY IS OPEN... Margret Wood opened the doors of the new library in the school at 5pm on Tuesday 25th August. There to greet the first user, Barbara Simpson from Haig Street, was the Head of Moray Libraries Service, Alistair Campbell, our three Councillors and members of the Portknockie Community Council. The first book taken out on loan was “Prince and the Pilgrim” by Mary Stewart.feed,podcast,Portknockie,Village,Moray,Knocker,Bowfiddle,Rock,Aye,Afloat,Community 7 June 2009 13:30:00 GMT http://portknockiewebsite.co.uk/podcast/Summer2009.mp3 Villagers and visitors are invited to gather on Patrol Road overlooking the Hythie for 2.00pm on Saturday 27th June when Mrs Shona Idle, our school Head Teacher, will unveil the Portknockie Homecoming 2009 Mosaic. This is the outcome of four months of intense work by local artist, Geoff Roberts, and many of our residents to create Portknockie’s first major piece of permanent, public art. podcast@portknockiewebsite.co.uk (neil hedley)noVillagers and visitors are invited to gather on Patrol Road overlooking the Hythie for 2.00pm on Saturday 27th June when Mrs Shona Idle, our school Head Teacher, will unveil the Portknockie Homecoming 2009 Mosaic. This is the outcome of four months of intense work by local artist, Geoff Roberts, and many of our residents to create Portknockie’s first major piece of permanent, public art.neil hedleyVillagers and visitors are invited to gather on Patrol Road overlooking the Hythie for 2.00pm on Saturday 27th June when Mrs Shona Idle, our school Head Teacher, will unveil the Portknockie Homecoming 2009 Mosaic. This is the outcome of four months of intense work by local artist, Geoff Roberts, and many of our residents to create Portknockie’s first major piece of permanent, public art.feed,podcast,Portknockie,Village,Moray,Knocker,Bowfiddle,Rock,Aye,Afloat,Community 2 March 2009 13:30:00 GMT http://portknockiewebsite.co.uk/podcast/Easter2009.mp3 RING THE BELLS, WE HAVE A NEW REV REPORTING FOR DUTY VERY SOON... The K’nocker is delighted to invite Yvonne Hendrie, Minister elect to introduce herself to the village. “Dear Friends (as I hope I will very soon be able to call you). I will not actually be reporting for duty until next month but this is by way of an introduction. podcast@portknockiewebsite.co.uk (neil hedley)noRING THE BELLS, WE HAVE A NEW REV REPORTING FOR DUTY VERY SOON... The K’nocker is delighted to invite Yvonne Hendrie, Minister elect to introduce herself to the village. “Dear Friends (as I hope I will very soon be able to call you). I will not actually be reporting for duty until next month but this is by way of an introduction.neil hedleyRING THE BELLS, WE HAVE A NEW REV REPORTING FOR DUTY VERY SOON... The K’nocker is delighted to invite Yvonne Hendrie, Minister elect to introduce herself to the village. “Dear Friends (as I hope I will very soon be able to call you). I will not actually be reporting for duty until next month but this is by way of an introduction.feed,podcast,Portknockie,Village,Moray,Knocker,Bowfiddle,Rock,Aye,Afloat,Community 3 December 2008 10:30:00 GMT http://portknockiewebsite.co.uk/podcast/Dec2008.mp3 On Saturday 29th November at 7pm the village was cold and crisp and even when the annual Christmas lights display was switched on by Coral Rough of Haig Street, the youngest child in the School. podcast@portknockiewebsite.co.uk (neil hedley)noOn Saturday 29th November at 7pm the village was cold and crisp and even when the annual Christmas lights display was switched on by Coral Rough of Haig Street, the youngest child in the School.neil hedleyOn Saturday 29th November at 7pm the village was cold and crisp and even when the annual Christmas lights display was switched on by Coral Rough of Haig Street, the youngest child in the School.feed,podcast,Portknockie,Village,Moray,Knocker,Bowfiddle,Rock,Aye,Afloat,Community 9 June 2008 12:30:00 GMT http://portknockiewebsite.co.uk/podcast/Summer2008.mp3 I write for the last time and to say a farewell to the folks of Portknockie. My family and I are moving to Wishaw near Glasgow at the beginning of July to take up a new charge. I have enjoyed my time in this part of the country but it’s time to be moving on. podcast@portknockiewebsite.co.uk (neil hedley)noI write for the last time and to say a farewell to the folks of Portknockie. My family and I are moving to Wishaw near Glasgow at the beginning of July to take up a new charge. I have enjoyed my time in this part of the country but it’s time to be moving on.neil hedleyI write for the last time and to say a farewell to the folks of Portknockie. My family and I are moving to Wishaw near Glasgow at the beginning of July to take up a new charge. I have enjoyed my time in this part of the country but it’s time to be moving on.feed,podcast,Portknockie,Village,Moray,Knocker,Bowfiddle,Rock,Aye,Afloat,Community 10 March 2008 15:30:00 GMT http://portknockiewebsite.co.uk/podcast/Easter2008.mp3 A review of Scottish Parliament boundaries has proposed a change to the area presently, covered by the Moray parliamentary constituency. Buckie, Portknockie, Findochty and Cullen will be incorporated in a new county constituency called Buchan Coast stretching around the Moray Firth coastal strip to Peterhead. podcast@portknockiewebsite.co.uk (neil hedley)noA review of Scottish Parliament boundaries has proposed a change to the area presently, covered by the Moray parliamentary constituency. Buckie, Portknockie, Findochty and Cullen will be incorporated in a new county constituency called Buchan Coast stretching around the Moray Firth coastal strip to Peterhead.neil hedleyA review of Scottish Parliament boundaries has proposed a change to the area presently, covered by the Moray parliamentary constituency. Buckie, Portknockie, Findochty and Cullen will be incorporated in a new county constituency called Buchan Coast stretching around the Moray Firth coastal strip to Peterhead.feed,podcast,Portknockie,Village,Moray,Knocker,Bowfiddle,Rock,Aye,Afloat,Community 9 December 2007 17:30:00 GMT http://portknockiewebsite.co.uk/podcast/Dec2007.mp3 2008, A YEAR TO LOOK FORWARD TO OR JUST ANOTHER PASSING YEAR ? As the Christmas and Hogmanay celebrations approach and we finally turn the corner on dark nights and murky mornings, it is natural to feel more hopeful and optimistic about the future - the New Year of 2008. Blue sky thinking can lead us to be ambitious and visionary about our plans. What are YOUR hopes for next year? podcast@portknockiewebsite.co.uk (neil hedley)no2008, A YEAR TO LOOK FORWARD TO OR JUST ANOTHER PASSING YEAR ? As the Christmas and Hogmanay celebrations approach and we finally turn the corner on dark nights and murky mornings, it is natural to feel more hopeful and optimistic about the future - the New Year of 2008. Blue sky thinking can lead us to be ambitious and visionary about our plans. What are YOUR hopes for next year?neil hedley2008, A YEAR TO LOOK FORWARD TO OR JUST ANOTHER PASSING YEAR ? As the Christmas and Hogmanay celebrations approach and we finally turn the corner on dark nights and murky mornings, it is natural to feel more hopeful and optimistic about the future - the New Year of 2008. Blue sky thinking can lead us to be ambitious and visionary about our plans. What are YOUR hopes for next year?feed,podcast,Portknockie,Village,Moray,Knocker,Bowfiddle,Rock,Aye,Afloat,Community 15 June 2007 10:15:00 GMT http://portknockiewebsite.co.uk/podcast/Summer2007.mp3 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER OF THE YEAR 2007: IT’S A K’NOCKEROUT! At the 2007 awards evening of the Caingorms & Moray Newsletter and Website Project in Tomintoul village hall on Friday 18th May the K‟nocker was declared the Community Newsletter of the Year in Moray. podcast@portknockiewebsite.co.uk (neil hedley)noCOMMUNITY NEWSLETTER OF THE YEAR 2007: IT’S A K’NOCKEROUT! At the 2007 awards evening of the Caingorms & Moray Newsletter and Website Project in Tomintoul village hall on Friday 18th May the K‟nocker was declared the Community Newsletter of the Year in Moray.neil hedleyCOMMUNITY NEWSLETTER OF THE YEAR 2007: IT’S A K’NOCKEROUT! At the 2007 awards evening of the Caingorms & Moray Newsletter and Website Project in Tomintoul village hall on Friday 18th May the K‟nocker was declared the Community Newsletter of the Year in Moray.feed,podcast,Portknockie,Village,Moray,Knocker,Bowfiddle,Rock,Aye,Afloat,Community 10 March 2007 15:30:00 GMT http://portknockiewebsite.co.uk/podcast/Spring2007.mp3 PORTKNOCKIE PRIMARY SCHOOL TO STAY OPEN AND AYE AFLOAT! podcast@portknockiewebsite.co.uk (neil hedley)noPORTKNOCKIE PRIMARY SCHOOL TO STAY OPEN AND AYE AFLOAT!neil hedleyPORTKNOCKIE PRIMARY SCHOOL TO STAY OPEN AND AYE AFLOAT!feed,podcast,Portknockie,Village,Moray,Knocker,Bowfiddle,Rock,Aye,Afloat,Community 1 December 2006 18:00:00 GMT http://portknockiewebsite.co.uk/podcast/Dec2006.mp3 The First Podcast Recording for The K'nocker podcast@portknockiewebsite.co.uk (neil hedley)noThe First Podcast Recording for The K'nockerneil hedleyThe First Podcast Recording for The K'nockerfeed,podcast,Portknockie,Village,Moray,Knocker,Bowfiddle,Rock,Aye,Afloat,Community