10th Anniversary Celebration Concert
Friends of The Oaks Committee would like to thank everyone who supported The Oaks by attending at our 10th Anniversary Concert in November.

The concert was a fantastic evening and resounding success with a total of £809.81 raised for the ongoing support of The Oaks.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to -

Mr Eric McGillvary
Event Organiser and Compare

Walkers of Aberlour
For their very generous donation of delicious Walkers Mincemeat Pies and Shortbread for the Interval.

The Following Moray Businesses
For their extremely generously donated prize-draw prizes -

Relax
LCTG Hairdressing
Baxter's of Speyside
Walkers of Aberlour
Johnston's Woolen Mill
Decora DIY
Paul Mitchell Hair Products

And last but definitely not least, the fantastic local performers without whom the concert would not have been possible -

Applegrove Primary School Choir
Smuggler
Moray Brass
Soulmate
Elgin Theatre of Music
Fochabers Fiddlers


THANKYOU !

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Thankyou Ladies!!
'May Lowe Quilt' Update

Following an incredible fund raising feat by four local embroidery lovers, the draw for the beautiful May Lowe Quilt took place in the MVSO Office in Elgin on the 27th of September.

The four fundraiser's, Mrs Ann Corrigal, Margaret Strathdee, Lorna Logan and Nan Brotchie gathered at the MVSO to draw the winning ticket, bought by Mrs Catherine Milne from Elgin. The ladies raised a grand total of £971.00 for Friends Of The Oaks, which will go directly to help The Oaks centre.

The late May Lowe was an avid embroiderer who sadly lost her life to cancer. After the squares she’d lovingly embroidered were given to her friends by Mrs Lowe’s husband, the ladies decided they would make them into a quilt which would be raffled to raise money for charity.

The ladies would like to sincerely thank all who bought tickets, and all who helped in the fund raising, including Elgin High Church, Elgin Express Cleaners, The Press and Journal, Friends Of The Oaks Committee, Seafield Bowling Club and all at the MVSO; particularly Patricia, who supported them throughout.

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2005 Christmas Giving Tree

We would like to thank all who came along to the Christmas Giving Tree at Dr Grays.

A total of £306.52 was raised for The Oaks by those who hung a star in memory of a loved one.

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Planned Events
Please advise us of any events planned, for which you would require assistance. Our Committee would be very willing to help.

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Suggestions Welcome!
Any suggestions welcome. Please help us to make a difference. (Friends Of The Oaks contact details below).