Spring 2025
Moray Reach Out helps adults with disabilities gain a real sense of purpose and pride
MRO NEWS
🌸 Spring is Here! 🌸
As we welcome the brighter days of 2025, we’re reflecting on an incredible start to the year and looking forward to a season full of opportunities and activities at Moray Reach Out.
Our team has been working hard behind the scenes, and we’re excited to share heartwarming stories and exciting updates with you in the coming months.
Join us as we embrace this season of renewal and continue making a positive impact in our community together. Here’s to a fantastic Spring! 🌿✨
🔔 Important Notices 🔔
All parents and carers of our Moray Reach Out trainees will be regarded as members unless they have opted out. To opt out, please email info@morayreachout.org.uk
Our Embroidery Shop will now be closed on Mondays. Our new opening hours are Tuesday to Friday, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
Thank you for your support!
mRO Woodwork
At Moray Reach Out, our talented staff and trainees have been hard at work crafting beautiful, high-quality woodwork products – perfect for enhancing your outdoor space!
🌸 Planters
Get ready for the blooming season! Our stunning handmade planters are ideal for adding a splash of colour to your garden this spring.
🗑️ Bin Storage Units
Keep your bins neat and secure! Our practical bin storage units help tidy up your outdoor area while preventing bins from toppling over on windy days.
🕊️ New! Bird Feeding Stations
We’re expanding our range! Keep an eye out for new additions to our catalogue, including our beautifully crafted bird feeding stations—perfect for attracting wildlife to your garden.
💡 Have an idea? Let’s make it happen!
If nothing catches your eye, why not send us some inspiration pictures? Our team loves a challenge, and we’ll do our best to bring your vision to life!
💚 Every purchase supports our mission of empowering adults with learning disabilities, giving them the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
Visit us today to shop, support, and make a difference! 🌟
A Wonderful Visit from tsiMORAY and Moray CAN!
We were delighted to welcome Sue from tsiMORAY and Louise from Moray CAN (Climate Action Network) to MRO in January. Sue absolutely fell in love with Pete’s rugs and even took one home – thank you for your support, Sue! 💚✨
Moray CAN also visited our garden, which they generously helped fund by providing the beautiful plants we care for. A huge thank you to both organisations for their continued support and collaboration – it means so much to us!
Make Your Donations Go Further!
Do you donate your preloved items? Have you signed up for Gift Aid yet? It’s a simple way to make your donations go even further – at no extra cost to you! 💚
What is Gift Aid?
Gift Aid is a government scheme that allows charities to claim an extra 25p for every £1 donated, at no additional cost to you. If you’re a UK taxpayer, all you need to do is complete a short form, and we can claim this extra support on your behalf!
Just ask our friendly team in Buckie, and they’ll be happy to help you get started.
Amazing Opportunity to Learn a New Skill!
Our Crochet 3-week Workshop in Buckie is perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a refresher!
The current workshop is now fully booked, but don’t worry – you can keep an eye out for future classes on our FB! 👀✨
Pop into our Yarns & Crafts shop and have a chat with our friendly MRO team to find out more. We’d love to see you at a future session! 🥰
MRO Art Yarn – A Fresh New Look!
MRO Art Yarn display has been refreshed in our Buckie shop to showcase even more of our beautiful yarns! We now have a wider selection available, from Blue Texel to Alpaca – perfect for your next project.
Our stunning natural yarns are complemented by hand-knitted and woven products, lovingly crafted by our staff, volunteers, and trainees. 🐑💚
Pop in and explore our refreshed display or click here to shop online!
March Mad Hatter Sale
Our MRO Thrift Shop in Buckie is going mad this March with a huge 50% off all full-priced items! 🤯💚
This is your last chance to grab some amazing bargains – pop in before the end of the month so you don’t miss out! Hurry in and shop the savings while you can! ✨
Please note: This offer excludes previously discounted items and anything with ‘JS’ on the tag.
MRO Yarns & Crafts – Twiddle Muffs
MRO Yarns & Crafts have been hard at work creating twiddle muffs for children with Additional Support Needs at The Bothy, based at Millbank School in Buckie.
It was a fantastic team effort, with staff, volunteers, and trainees all contributing by knitting or decorating these wonderful sensory muffs. In February, we had the pleasure of presenting them to Fiona from The Bothy, who visited along with two of the children.
We hope these twiddle muffs bring comfort and joy to those who need them most! 💕✨
Recent Events
Trainee Award Ceremony
On the 20th of February, we had an incredible evening at our Trainee Awards Ceremony, celebrating the amazing achievements of our trainees! 💚✨
📸 Read more about the event here: Trainee Award Ceremony 2025
A huge thank you to:
⭐ Our fantastic sponsors & board members from Grays Recycling Services – Kenny, Lorna, and Robert
⭐ Aimee Borzoni for presenting the certificates
⭐ The Crofters Neuk for the delicious catering
⭐ Alexander Graham Bell Centre for hosting our event
⭐ AYE Do Events for providing plates and cutlery hire
Our trainees felt truly special, and we’re so grateful for all the support that made this night unforgettable! 🥰👏
Career Ready Graduation 2025
Piper has successfully completed a 4-week internship with Moray Reach Out as part of an 18-month Career Ready programme. Throughout this journey, she has grown in confidence and developed new skills, supported by her mentor and the MRO team. 🌟
Her dedication and enthusiasm have been inspiring, and we look forward to seeing her achieve the exciting goals she has set for herself. 👏🎉
A huge thank you to everyone at Moray Reach Out who supported Piper during her internship!
Click here to read more about Piper’s journey.
📢 Join the Dots – Sharing Stories, Connecting & Learning 🌍✨
On the 6th of March, the Join the Dots event brought people together to share stories, connect, and learn. It was a powerful reminder of the good happening all around us. 💡💚
That’s not to say there aren’t real challenges ahead, but Moray’s third sector continues to drive positive change! Join the Dots provides a space for conversations to unfold, connections to be made, and for the power of good to keep growing.
Here’s to working together, supporting one another, and creating lasting impact!
Upcoming Events
Gordon Castle Highland Games – We’re Back! 🎉
After the fantastic success of the past couple of years, we are delighted to be returning to the Gordon Castle Highland Games on Sunday, 18th May!
Join us for another memorable day filled with fun and excitement. Browse our exceptional wood and yarn products, or simply drop by to say hello and have a chat with our friendly team.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Join the Moray Reach Out Family
Ready to make a positive impact? Volunteer with us or become an Ambassador! 🌟
We’re looking for Volunteers and Ambassadors to help spread the word about what Moray Reach Out does and assist us at various events throughout the year. Explore our diverse projects – Buckie Recycling, Elgin Recycling, Woodwork, Embroidery, Thrift Shop, Art Yarn, and Yarns & Crafts. 🌈
We tailor roles to your skills, interests, and availability!
Click here for more information
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
Click below to be re-directed to our MRO sites for more information!
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