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'I Didn't Know Anyone': How One Forres Mum Found Her Community

When Kirsty moved to Moray just weeks before her son was born, she expected to feel isolated — she did not expect what came next.

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Community
Forres Families Find Their Footing at Our Weekly Wellbeing Sessions
Every Tuesday morning in Moray, parents and carers gather with their little ones to share, learn, and breathe.
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Guidance
What to Expect in Your Baby's First Year: A Practical Guide
From that first bewildering week home to confident toddler steps, here is what early childhood development actually looks like.
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Two young mothers chatting outdoors
Story
'I Didn't Know Anyone': How One Forres Mum Found Her Community
When Kirsty moved to Moray just weeks before her son was born, she expected to feel isolated — she did not expect what came next.
Read her story →
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