What's on in Bridge of Don

What’s on in the Bridge of Don? including Danestone, Donmouth, Oldmachar, Balmedie, Balgownie, Jesmond and Denmore.

2013-14

Contents Contents

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Introduction

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The Bridge of Don and Oldmachar Learning Partnership 4

Schools

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Children and Young Peoples Services

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Active Schools

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Bridge of Don Community Centre Association

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Bridge of Don Swimming Pool

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Danestone Community Centre

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Balgownie Community Centre

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Oldmachar Community Association Hall

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Alex Collie Sports Centre

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The Jesmond Centre

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Middleton Park Community Centre

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Active Ageing

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Lifelong Learning Adults

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Churches

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Bridge of Don Library

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Bridge of Don Community Council

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Your Elected Representatives

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Emergency Contacts

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Childline

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Introduction Welcome to the first ‘What’s on in the Bridge of Don’ booklet which gives some handy contacts for classes and groups in Bridge of Don. The booklet will be available in community centres, churches, Asda and other establishments throughout Bridge of Don. If you know of any classes or groups that could be included or have any ideas for what other information could be in future booklets please submit to:

BODCC@aberdeencity.gov.uk Advertising/Sponsorship If your business or organisation would like to submit an advert for the 2014-15 booklet please contact the above email or phone 01224 701162 All funds will be allocated towards support for community groups, classes and events for the local area.

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The Bridge of Don and Oldmachar Learning Partnership The Bridge of Don and Oldmachar LP aims to improve learning provision within the school catchment areas.

The Bridge of Don and Oldmachar Learning Partnership is a network which is open to all key learning providers, for example: Libraries, schools, NHS, Police, Aberdeen City/Shire Council, ,community groups, volunteers, Community Council and Churches.

The current themes are:

• Children and Youth Participation

• Adult and Over 50’s

• Media and Promotions (newsletters, booklets social networking) The Learning Partnership is:

• Making new contacts,sharing information and networking with providers

• Developing plans to help involve young people in activities –

Danestone Youth Café, Bridge of Don Youth Club, Youth HANDSS Group

• Providing funding for projects

• My life Interage Project

Bridge of Don and Oldmachar Learning Partnership meetings For meeting dates and times contact: Hamish Cattanach (Capacity Building Officer for Bridge of Don and Dyce) tel: 01224 701162 / email: BODCC@aberdeencity.gov.uk

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Schools (Parent councils can be contacted through the schools)

Bridge of Don Academy

Forehill Primary School

Daphne McWilliam - Head Teacher Braehead way tel: 01224 707583 web: http://bridgeofdon.aberdeen. sch.uk/wp/

Douglas Ford - Head Teacher Jesmond Drive tel: 01224 820904 web: www.forehill.aberdeen.sch.uk/

Oldmachar Academy Derek Brown - Head Teacher Jesmond Drive tel: 01224 820887 web: http://s416003572.initialwebsite.co.uk/

Braehead Primary School Diane Duncan - Head Teacher Braehead Way web: https://blogs.glowscotland.org. uk/ac/BraeheadSchoolBlog/home/

Scotstown Primary School Caroline Bain - Head Teacher Scotstown Road tel: 01224 703331 web: www.scotstown.aberdeen.sch. uk/

Glashieburn Primary School

Margaret Winton - Head Teacher Jesmond Drive web: www.glashieburn.aberdeen. sch.uk/

Greenbrae Primary School

Sally Inglis - Head Teacher Green Brae Crescent tel: 01224 704447 web: www.greenbrae.aberdeen.sch. uk/

Middleton Park Primary School

Alice McCardie - Head Teacher Jesmond Drive tel: 01224 820873 web: www.middletonpark.aberdeen. sch.uk/

Danestone Primary School George Roberts - Head Teacher Fairview Brae tel: 01224 825062 web: www.danestoneprimary.co.uk/

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Children & Young Peoples Services Wednesday Youth Club (S1-S3) Bridge of Don Community Centre Braehead Way tel: 01224 701160

Handss Youth Group

(Helping Additional Needs Develop Social Skills) Bridge of Don Community Centre Braehead Way Tuesday Evenings 6.15 - 7.30pm tel: 01224 701160 email: handssgroup@hotmail.co.uk

Extreme Skatepark

5.30-7.30pm tel: 01224 626279 email: L.harrow@transition-extreme. com web: www.transition-extreme.com

Air Training Corps 2489 (Bridge of Don) Squadron, Gordon Barracks, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen AB23 8DB tel: 01224 703956 (May only be answered on parade evenings) email: 2489@aircadets.org

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Army Cadet Force

BLOCK 21, Gordon Barracks, Bridge Of Don, Aberdeen, AB23 8DB. Gordon Barracks, Woodcroft Road, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, AB22 8DU tel: 01224 826239 web: http://armycadets.com/contactus/

Sea Cadets

Gordon Barracks, Ellon Road, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, AB23 8DB tel: 07810868859 email : bodscc@hotmail.co.uk web: www.sea-cadets.org/aberdeen

46th Aberdeen Scout Group

Scout HQ, Gardens Knowe, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, AB22 8PE The Beaver Colony 6 - 8 years The Cubs Pack 8 - 10.5 years web: www.46thaberdeen.org.uk The Scout Group 10.5 - 14 years The Explorer Scouts 14 - 18 years The Scout Network 18 - 25 years Steve Pirie tel: 01224 824567 email: gsl@46thaberdeen.org.uk

66th Aberdeen Scout Group

Norman Davie tel: 01224 822626

Girl Guides tel: 01224 638685 web: http://girlguidingaberdeen. terapad.com/

Girls Brigade

31st: Middleton Park 35th: St Columbus Church Explorers Primary: 1 - 3 Juniors Primary: 4 - 7 Brigaders secondary: 1 - 6 email: gbaberdeen@gmail.com web: http://gb.auld.me.uk/aberdeen/ default.php

The Boys Brigade

(Anchor, Juniors, Company, Seniors, Volunteer)

3rd Aberdeen

St Columba’s (Church of Scotland) Braehead Way Bridge of Don Aberdeen AB22 8RR

35th Aberdeen

Danestone Congregational Church Fairview Street Danestone Aberdeen online company finder: www.boys-brigade.org.uk/ companyfinder.htm email: enquiries@boys-brigade.org.uk

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Children & Young Peoples Services Aberdeen City Youth Council The Aberdeen City Youth Council is the official voice of young people in Aberdeen. It works with many bodies in the city to improve representation of young people in Aberdeen.

It is made up of young people, aged from S1 - 25 years. Youth Councillors are committed to involving and consulting young people and believe young people should have a voice at local, citywide, national and international levels. email: info@acyc.info Jamie G McLennan Youth Development Officer Education Culture and Sport Torry Youth and Leisure Centre Oscar Road Aberdeen AB11 8ER tel: 01224 878 927 or 07557 190 776 email: jmclennan@aberdeencity.gov.uk

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Youth Activities Small Grants Fund The aim of the funding is to support children and young people to take part in activities that might not otherwise be available for them. The funding is governed by the Youth Council and Elected Members. The usual maximum grant available is ÂŁ1,500.

Children and young people must be actively involved in making the application and in the project idea!

For further information: www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/council_government/equality_and_diversity/eqd_ Youth_Activity_Grants.asp Rhona Whyte Youth Activities Small Grants Fund Kaimhill Primary School Community Wing Pitmedden Terrace Aberdeen AB10 7RH tel: 01224 498168 email: rwhyte@aberdeencity.gov.uk

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Active Schools Active Schools is a national network of staff working across Scotland to provide more and higher quality opportunities for children and young people to participate in sport before, during and after school. The team work to increase the number of opportunities available to children by recruiting volunteers, and also work hard to build partnerships with clubs and other community organisations to create ‘pathway’ for pupils to continue their participation in sport once they leave school.

Aberdeen City have a team of 11 Co-ordinators working across all state schools clusters in the city. There are two Co-ordinators assigned to cover Bridge of Don, covering the Oldmachar and Bridge of Don associated school groups. If you would like to know more about the Active Schools programme in your school (or local area), or would be interested in volunteering to help support some of our programmes (no experience required!), please contact: Graeme Dale (Active Schools Manager) Active Schools Team (Bridge of Don ASG) tel: 0845 608 0935 email: activeschools@sportaberdeen.co.uk

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Bridge of Don Community Centre Association Handss Youth Group

(Helping Additional Needs Develop Social Skills) Tuesday Evenings 6.15 - 7.30pm

Short Mat Bowling

Tuesday and Friday Evenings 7.00 - 9.00pm

Discussion Group Thursday 1.30 - 3.00pm

Badminton Groups

Tuesdays 7.30 - 10pm and Saturday 10.00am - 12.00pm

Art Class

Mondays 10.00am - 12.00pm

Yoga Beginners Class Wednesdays 6.15-7.15pm

Yoga Intermediate Class Wednesdays 7.30 - 9pm

Pilates

Wednesday Youth Club S1-S3, 7.00 - 9.00pm

Beginners - Advanced Computer Classes Thursdays 7 - 9pm

Upcoming: Digital Photography and Metafit Zumba class

Saturdays (upcoming)

Bridge of Don Community Centre Association Meetings

6.30 - 8.30pm (last Thursday of every month - Term Time). New recruits required!!

Adult Literacies

Thursdays 9.30 - 11.30am

Bridge of Don Ramblers

Walk every other Friday using public transport

Monday 6.15 - 7.15pm The Management Committee of the Association is relatively new and is always looking for extra support especially anyone with administrative skills or who is good with finances.

Bridge of Don Community Centre, Bridge of Don Academy, Braehead Way AB22 8RR For enquiries or bookings please use the following contact details: tel: 01224 701160 • email: BODCC@aberdeencity.gov.uk

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Bridge Of Don Swimming Pool Braehead Way Bridge Of Don Aberdeen, AB22 8RR tel: 01224 701136 fax: 01224 707433 email: Bridgeofdonswimmingpool@sportaberdeen.co.uk Bridge of Don pool is a friendly local swimming pool with a varied programme to suit all ages and abilities of swimmers.

Aberdeen City Aquatics Programme also offers structured learn to swim classes for children and adults at Bridge of Don Swimming Pool. The programme follows the Bank of Scotland National Learn to Swim Syllabus supported by the National Governing Body for Swimming in Scotland. For further information on lessons contact 0845 6013611.

Activities we offer

• Aqua Aerobics

• Swimming

• Swimming Lessons

Pool timetable: www.sportaberdeen.co.uk/timetable?venue=9

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Danestone Community Centre Fairview Street, Danestone, Aberdeen, AB22 8ZP tel: 01224 828333 • email: danestonecentre@btinternet.com

Monday

7.00 – 8.00pm Body Combat

9.30 – 11.30am Busy Bees Playgroup

7.30 – 9.30pm Social Badminton

11.00am – 12.00pm Table Tennis

8.00 – 9.30pm Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

4.00 – 5.30pm Junior Art Class with Mandy Clubb 4.30 – 5.15pm Tae-kwondo Tots Age 2/4 starting in August 5.30 – 6.45pm Granite City TaeKwondo Juniors with Lyndzie Jeffrey 7.00 – 9.00pm Digital Photography Class

WEDNESDAY 9.30 – 11.30am Busy Bees Playgroup 10.00am –12.00pm Ladies Social Badminton 12.30 – 1.30pm Table Tennis

7.00 – 9.00pm Granite City TaeKwondo Seniors with Lyndzie Jeffrey

2.00 – 4.00pm Carpet Bowls

TUESDAY

6.15 – 7.15pm Pure Pilates with Mo

9.30 – 11.30am Mucky Pups 11.00am – 1.00pm Art Class with Mandy Clubb 2.45 – 4.45pm Computer Classes with PCinspire Ltd 4.00 – 5.00pm Ian Wilson Soccer Coaching Age 5/6 Years 5.00 – 6.00pm Ian Wilson Soccer Coaching Age 6/7 Years 6.15 – 7.15pm Jazzercise 6.00 – 6.45pm MetaFit Class with Mo Smith

6.00 – 7.30pm Brownies (School Term Time Only) 7.15 – 8.15pm Pure Pilates with Mo 7.30 – 8.30pm Danestone Dons School Football Training (Winter Only)

THURSDAY 9.30 – 11.30am Lil’ Peeps 1.30 – 2.15pm Ian Wilson - Preschool Soccer Coaching 4.00 – 5.00pm Ian Wilson Soccer Coaching

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5.00 – 6.00pm Granite City TaeKwondo Juniors with Lyndzie Jeffrey 6.00 – 7.00pm Body Worx with Fight Fit 6.30 – 8.05pm Granite City TaeKwondo Seniors with Lyndzie Jeffrey 7.30 – 9.00pm Local History Group (September – May) 8.05 – 10.00pm Carpet Bowls

FRIDAY 9.30 – 11.30am Busy Bees Playgroup 9.00 – 11.00am Table Tennis 1.00 – 3.00pm Bouncy Castle Open Session 3.45 – 4.30pm Hip Hop Street Dancing Age 5-7 4.30 – 5.15pm Hip Hop Street Dancing Age 8+ 5.30 – 7.30pm Weight Watchers 6.15 – 7.00pm Anchor Boys` (School Term Time Only) 7.00 – 10.00pm Boys Brigade (School Term Time Only)

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SATURDAY 11.05 – 11.50am Baby Disco and stretch with Dance Xplosion 11.50am – 1.00pm Advanced Dance Classes with Dance Xplosion

WEEKENDS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE FOR CHILDREN BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Balgownie Community Centre Scotstown Road Bridge of Don Aberdeen AB23 8HX tel: 01224 704823

Times (opening, meeting, training, etc.)

Mon - Fri opens 9am Random times at weekend.

Local Social Hall and Committee room, kitchen. Hall can be used for most social gatherings, public and private.

Dance School, WRI, OAPS, Indoor bowling, Carer & Toddler group, gardening Club, Diabetes Exercise Group, Baby Sensory Class.

Dance Clubs - Monday afternoon, Tuesday afternoon, Friday evening, and Saturday evening.

50+ Group - every other Wednesday.

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Oldmachar Community Association Hall Oldmachar Community Association Hall Jesmond Drive tel: 01224 706690

Oldmachar Community Play Group Oldmachar Community Hall Jesmond Drive Bridge of Don Aberdeen AB22 8UR

Main Contact Mrs Cathie Clark – Manager tel: 01224 706690 email: oldmacharplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk web: www.oldmacharplaygroup.co.uk

Times (opening, meeting, training, etc.)

Morning Sessions 8.45 - 11.15am daily during term time Afternoon Sessions 12.15 - 2.45pm daily during term time Funded places may be available for children over 3 years.

Further Information Aims: Childcare and Education of children aged 2.5 - 5 years

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Alex Collie Sports Centre Cardens Knowe, Bridge of Don Aberdeen, AB22 8PE tel: 01224 826769 email: alexcolliesportscentre@sportaberdeen.co.uk

DAY

TIME

CLASS

INSTRUCTOR

Monday

10:00-11:00

Legs, Bums & Tums

Karen Fyvie

Monday

18:00-18:45

Spin

Karen Fyvie

Wednesday

11:00-12:00

Jump FX

Leanne Murphy

Wednesday

14:00-15:00

Otago Strength & Balance

Jon Lurie

Wednesday

19:00-20:00

Body Tone

Karen Fyvie

Friday

09:15-10:00

Spin

Karen Fyvie

Friday

10:00-11:00

Legs, Bums & Tums

Karen Fyvie

Activities we offer:

• 5-a-side Football

• Badminton

• Basketball

• Indoor Bowling

• Fitness Studio

• Gymnastics

• Kindergym

• Netball

• Pre-School Gymnastics

• Roller Hockey

• Short Mat Bowling

• Spin

• Step Conditioning

• Table Tennis

• Zumba

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The Jesmond Centre Jesmond Drive Bridge of Don Aberdeen AB22 8UR tel: 01224 707090 fax: 01224 820097 email: jesmondcentre@sportaberdeen.co.uk Opening Hours

Mon & Tue

Wed Thu Fri

Sat & Sun

9.00am - 10.00pm 2.30 - 10.00pm 9.00am - 10.00pm 4.00 - 10.00pm 9.00am - 5.00pm

Activities we offer:

• 5-a-side Football

• Badminton

• Basketball

• Fitness Studio

• Football

• Gymnastics

• Martial Arts

• Netball

• Pre-School Gymnastics

• Spin

• Table Tennis

• Trampolining

• Volleyball The Jesmond centre is the newest of Sport Aberdeen leisure facilities. It opened its doors to the community in 2000. The Jesmond Centre’s comprehensive programme aims to cater for all age groups within the community with activities such as indoor bowling, martial arts, dance, gymnastics, trampolining, youth group and crèche available.

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Middleton Park Community Centre Little BODS (Parents Committee) tel: 01224 705 439 Whitestripes Street Bridge Of Don Aberdeen AB22 8WD

www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/nmsruntime/saveasdialog.asp?lID=47386&sID=19433

Messy Play (0–5 years )

Monday & Wednesday 1.00 - 3.00pm Thursday 9.30 - 11.30am

Parent & Toddler Group (0–2) Tuesday

9.30 - 11.30am

Childcare Services

0845 604 1432 9 (+ city wide childcare information)

OUR VISION

Children and families in Aberdeen gain access to high quality learning experiences that holistically meet their developmental needs within local communities.

Middleton Park Community Centre Playgroup (2½–5) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9.15 - 11.30am 1.00 - 3.15pm 9.15 - 11.30am 1.00 - 3.15pm 9.15 - 11.30am

55+ EXERCISE CLASSES

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Active Ageing Active Ageing has been set up

by Sport Aberdeen to provide opportunities for older adults to stay active.

Health Walks

These are short gentle walks of 0.5-2miles in length for those who can’t manage fast or far but still want to walk socially and enjoy the benefits of being active. New Health Walk.

Alex Collie Sport Centre, Bridge of Don. Mondays 10.30am from 29th September.

Strength & Balance Class Alex Collie Sport Centre every Wednesday at 2pm.

Walking Football

Still in love with the game, same rules but no running. We would like to set up a walking football group in Bridge of Don. Get in touch if interested?

Active Ageing Swim sessions

Bridge of Don Swimming Pool.

Wednesdays from 3-4pm.

Active Ageing Learn to Swim Sessions Lessons for older adults.

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For more information on all these sessions contact Stephen on 01224 577738. or email sgammack@sportaberdeen.co.uk Or check out www.sportaberdeen.co.uk and click on the Active Ageing page.

Physical Activity: Your No.1 prescription.

Lifelong Learning Adults Working alongside our communities and partners to provide learning services which will enable individuals to develop and progress in their lives.

We will work with young people aged 11-19 and adults to overcome barriers to learning, skills and employment.

We offer programmes and activities, some of which are accredited to support:

• Young people and adults who require basic life skills.

• Parents.

• Adults with additional support needs.

• Pupils considering employment options.

• People out of employment and seeking work.

• Anyone needing assistance with literacy and numeracy.

• Those who are, or have been involved in the criminal justice system.

• Anyone with qualifications below SCQF Level 3 i.e. Access3/Standard

Grade Foundation level.

• Community Groups.

• Adults with mental health and/or substance misuse issues.

Contact us for more information: Aberdeen City Council Education, Culture and Sport Airyhall Primary School, Community Wing Countesswells Road Aberdeen, AB15 8AD tel: 01224 498040 email: Lifelonglearning@aberdeencity.gov.uk To refer learners: adultlearningreferrals@aberdeencity.gov.uk

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Churches St Columba’s Church Of Scotland

Church of latter day saints

Rev Louis Kinsey Asst Rev Dan Robertson Braehead Way Under 5s Wed mornings Youth Groups – Mon Evenings tel: 01224 705337 / 01224 825653

Bishop Raymond Davies Fairview Street tel: 01224 703518

St Columba’s Roman Catholic Church Father Keith Hurrera Braehead Way tel: 01224 621581 Youth Groups – Maureen Cromar tel: 01224 821387

Bridge of Don Baptist Church Rev Jarrod Meenan Admin: Fiona Morgan Dubford Road Under 5s – Thurs Mornings Youth Group – Friday evenings Over 50s Group tel: 01224 826256

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Danestone Congregational Church Rev. Anne Roberson tel: 01224 702309

Oasis Fellowship Neil and Fay Smith Whitestripes Road tel: 01224 822486

Oldmachar Church of Scotland Rev Dr Bruce Gardener Ashwood Park Rock Solid – Tuesday Evenings Youth Zone – Friday Evenings tel: 01224 709299

Bridge of Don Library We lend books, including large print and audio books, CDs, DVDs and language courses.

Provide free computer, internet and WiFi access.

Provide free access to online resources including: eBooks, eMagazines, newspapers, family history, reference and language learning.

Photocopying facilities.

Fortnightly Bookbug Sessions, Thursdays at 10.30 am, for babies, toddlers and their families.

Contact: Bridge of Don Library Scotstown Road, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen AB22 8HH tel: 01224 702800 email: bridgeofdonlibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk web: www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/library

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Bridge of Don Community Council (Bridge of Don and Danestone) Bridge of Don Community Council meets at Scotstown Primary School 7.30 - 9.30pm, once per month on Tuesdays.

The purpose of Community Councils is to give local people a say in matters such as:

• Planning Applications

• Transport

• Leisure and Recreation Provision

• Roads and Street Lighting

• Local Amenities/Community Halls

• Educational Provision

• Local and Structure Plans Local Traditions

• Community Identity The term of office for Community Councils is 3 years, with the next elections due to take place in October 2015.

If you are resident in Bridge of Don and interested in finding out more contact: Isobyl McLeod Secretary of Bridge of Don Community Council tel: 01224 703230 • email: bodccsec@btinternet.com Online Community Council information: www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/council_government/councillors/community_ councils/elr_bridge_of_don.asp The Brig Online: www.thebrigonline.com

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Your Elected Representatives Local Councillors for Bridge of Don:

Muriel Jaffrey (Scottish Nationalist): mjaffrey@aberdeencity.gov.uk Sandy Stuart (Scottish Nationalist): sandystuart@aberdeencity.gov.uk John Reynolds (Independent): jreynolds@aberdeencity.gov.uk Willie Young (Labour): wyoung@aberdeencity.gov.uk

Local Councillors for Dyce, Bucksburn and Danestone:

Barney Crockett (Labour): BCrockett@aberdeencity.gov.uk Graeme Lawrence (Labour): GLawrence@aberdeencity.gov.uk Neil Macgregor (Scottish Nationalist): NMacGregor@aberdeencity.gov.uk Gill Samarai (Scottish Nationalist): GSamarai@aberdeencity.gov.uk

MSPs for North East Scotland:

Mark McDonald (Aberdeen Donside): Mark.McDonald.msp@scottish.parliament.uk

Regional:

Richard Baker: Richard.Baker.msp@scottish.parliament.uk Lewis Macdonald: Lewis.macdonald.msp@scottish.parliament.uk Alison McInnis: Alison.McInnes.msp@scottish.parliament.uk Nanette Milne: Nanette.Milne.msp@scottish.parliament.uk Christian Allard: Christian.Allard.msp@scottish.parliament.uk Jenny Marra: Jenny.Marra.msp@scottish.parliament.uk Alex Johnstone: Alex.Johnstone.msp@scottish.parliament.uk www.scottish.parliament.uk/msps.aspx

MPs:

Frank Doran (Aberdeen North): dilloni@parliament.uk Sir Malcolm Bruce (Gordon): milsomr@parliament.uk

Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament Aberdeen Donside: Jamie Ross MSYP: Jamie.ross.msyp@sypmail.org.uk Braden Davy MSYP: Braden.Davy.msyp@sypmail.org.uk www.syp.org.uk

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Emergency Contacts POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: 999 Local Police - non emergency: 101 Deaf, deafened, hard of hearing or speech-impaired callers can access the service via TextRelay on 1 800 1 101.

POLICE SCOTLAND WEBSITE FOR BRIDGE OF DON www.scotland.police.uk/your-community/aberdeen-city/aberdeen-citynorth/bridge-of-don/

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www.childline.org.uk Worried about a child ?

0808 800 5000 www.nspcc.org.uk/help-and-advice/worried-about-a-child/the-nspcc-helpline/ how-to-contact-us/how-to-contact-us_wda89787.html

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