Autumn 2024
Moray Reach Out helps adults with disabilities gain a real sense of purpose and pride.
MRO NEWS
🍁Autumn is here!🍁
As the days grow crisper and the leaves turn golden, we’re excited to welcome a new season full of opportunities and activities at Moray Reach Out. Our team has been busy, and we can’t wait to share all the exciting updates and news with you.
Join us as we celebrate the season of change and continue making a positive impact in our community. 🍂
Welcoming new additions to Moray Reach Out!
We’re delighted to welcome several fantastic new trainees to Moray Reach Out! Each of them has brought fresh energy, enthusiasm, and dedication, quickly becoming valued members of our team. We’re excited to watch them grow, thrive, and contribute their unique talents, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have them with us. 🎉✨️
We’re also welcoming Katie, the newest staff member in our MRO Embroidery team. Her talent and skills have already made her a perfect fit, and we’re so happy to have her as part of the team!
MRO Recycling
Updates
We’re thrilled to share that production levels at our Moycroft site have doubled! Thanks to improvement to our machinery and the hard work & dedication of our team, we’re processing more materials than ever before.
We’d like to offer a gentle reminder to our amazing supporters: when using your kerbside recycling (pink bins), please only include clean cans, plastic bottles, plastic trays, and yogurt pots. These should be types 1, 2, and 5 – just check the number in the triangle on the item. Items should go directly into the pink bins, not inside plastic bags, as the bags aren’t recyclable at Moycroft. You can reuse these bags or recycle them at soft plastic recycling points, often available at Tesco and Coop.
Our MRO Recycling team in Buckie is on the lookout for new customers! If your business or someone you know could benefit from recycling services, we’d love to hear from you. We offer collections from local businesses, such as cafés, pubs, and clubs, for a small fee. We primarily collect drinks cans, as well as other types of cans and plastics (types 1 and 2). Help us expand our reach in the community and keep Moray green!
Trainee Achievements
Our trainees have been making incredible progress recently, taking on key responsibilities like assisting with Health and Safety protocols, learning first aid awareness, and even helping with machine maintenance. They’ve also been involved in assisting with deliveries of MRO Products and showcasing their diverse skills & dedication to the team. We couldn’t be prouder of their achievements!
For more information about our Recycling service reach out via our website or give us a call on 07522351513.
& To check out our wood products, click here!
Let’s make a positive impact together! 🤝
MRO Embroidery
🎉 A Huge Thank You to Poundland And Pep&Co Elgin! 🎉
We are incredibly grateful for their generous donation of tea, biscuits, and juices! 🫖🍪
Thank you for helping us bring a little extra joy and comfort to our trainees, volunteers and staff. 🥰
🌟 Exciting times are ahead for MRO Embroidery as we celebrate our 10th Anniversary on the 17th of October! We’re still working on the details for how we’ll mark this special occasion – so stay tuned for more info!🌟
As the weather cools down, we’ll soon have cosy, warm beanies available in the shop, perfect for the colder months. And with Christmas just around the corner, our popular Christmas soft toys will also be ready for sale, making great festive gifts. 🎄🎅
Be sure to stop by and see what’s new! ✨
Upcoming Events
Nostalgia Night
70s – 00s
🚨 Less than 2 weeks to go until our Nostalgia Night – and YOU’RE invited! 🎉🥳
📅 Date: 4th October 2024
🕖 Time: Doors open at 7.30PM
📍 Location: Elgin Town Hall for the Community
🔞 Age: 18+
Grab your tickets today, either online or at one of our fabulous shops, and get ready for a night of fun and dancing while supporting a great cause! 🙌
All profits from the event will go directly towards supporting our incredible Trainees 🎉
Don’t miss out – click here to get your tickets now and let’s party with a purpose! 🎶🎟
Elgin Christmas Market:
Get into the festive spirit at the Elgin Christmas Market on Thursday, 23rd November! ✨
This lively event, organised by Elgin BID, is packed with Christmas shopping opportunities, seasonal attractions, and entertainment. The highlight of the day is the magical Christmas lights switch-on, bringing a twinkle to the town.🎄
Moray Reach Out will have a stall at the market, so be sure to stop by and say hello! Don’t miss a fantastic day of festive fun and local treats!
Buckie Christmas Kracker:
Join us for the Buckie Christmas Kracker on Saturday, 16th November 2024! ✨
We’re excited to be open during this festive event, which includes the official turning on of Buckie’s Christmas lights. 🎉
This is a rare Saturday opening for us, and we can’t wait to welcome you in to enjoy the holiday cheer. It’s going to be a brilliant day of community celebration! 🎅
Recent Events
Lossiefest 2024
On 13th July 2024, we had the pleasure of attending Lossiefest, RAF Lossiemouth’s annual Friends and Families event. We had a fantastic time at our stall, raising awareness about Moray Reach Out, fundraising, and engaging with the wonderful attendees. It was a brilliant day filled with community spirit!
Portsoy Wool Festival
On 24th August 2024, our MRO Art Yarn and MRO Yarns projects represented us at the Portsoy Wool Festival, a wonderful celebration of all things fibre and wool. We were proud to be part of this annual event, showcasing our work and connecting with fellow wool enthusiasts.
Learning Exchange Day
On 12th September 2024, Moray Reach Out hosted our Local Learning Exchange Day, funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and organised by Third Sector Interface Moray (tsiMORAY). It was an incredible opportunity for local stakeholders, social entrepreneurs, and supporters of social enterprise to learn about our work at MRO and connect with others who share our passion for making a difference in the Moray community. 🥰
To read more about the day, click here to access the full blog post.
Bon Voyage
After 10 wonderful years with Moray Reach Out Embroidery, we’re saying goodbye to Ruth Foster as she embarks on new adventures. Ruth has been a valued member of our team, contributing so much over the past decade. We’re incredibly grateful for all her hard work and dedication, and we wish her all the best in the future. ✨
Join the Moray Reach Out Family
Transforming lives, one project at a time! 
We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic trainees to join our Art Yarn, Upcycling, Recycling, Yarns and Crafts, Embroidery, and Thrift Shop teams! 
Know someone ready to embrace purpose and pride?
Let’s create more opportunities and make a positive impact together! 
Click here for more information
Ready to make a positive impact? Volunteer with us: Explore our diverse projects—Buckie Recycling, Elgin Recycling, Upcycling, Embroidery, Thrift Shop, Art Yarn, Yarns and Crafts. 🌈 We tailor roles to your skills, interests, and availability!
Click here for more information
Or you can become a member which helps us demonstrate our reach and impact within the community. Whether it’s attending our AGM once a year or engaging more actively, your support would mean the world to us.
We sincerely hope you will consider joining us on this journey of empowerment and support.
Email info@morayreachout.org.uk to express your interest
Support us by shopping with us, volunteering or donating/fundraising. For more info on how you can do this, contact us now on info@morayreachout.org.uk or like our Facebook page to stay updated @MorayReachOut
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