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merry Christmas to you all. Well I am being a little pre-mature but by the time you are reading this there really won’t be too long too wait. For those that don’t shop early there are a few pages to inspire you from our lovely local shops - if you are organised then why not grab some first footin’ gifts! If you want something a little different for your mum/auntie/friend then why not arrange to have a day out in May at 45 Commando in Arbroath for a Vintage Afternoon Tea with fizz! Or go for dinner in the New Year by buying vouchers for Poldinos, The Fourmile or The Village Urban Hotel...

There are lots of other little quirky gifts to fit the bill Iinside.

2018 - what do you hope it will bring for you? Obviously a nice win on the lottery would be fantastic, but realistically what can you expect? I’m being a lot more selective with my free time next year and hope to spend it with family (naturally) and some very close friends. Couple of big birthday’s to celebrate in January, June and November so that too will be great fun.

To help you find things I’ve endeavoured to put Christmas to the front of the magazine and New Year towards the back! So with nothing further to say go and top up your cuppa (mulled wine/cider) and I’ll catch you in February where the magazine will be full of love and Mother’s Day.

Wishing you all a fabulous festive period and many happy returns for a healthy, happy and stress-free 2018.

Until next time,

Sue

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Aberdeen Orpheus Choir

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Tickets will be available from any choir member, at Top Note Music in Crown Street, or at the door on the night. The programme will include the usual mix of traditional, classical and modern Christmas music, under the talented direction of conductor Jane Murray, and will also feature solo items from local young instumentalists.

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THE SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA presents SPIRIT OF LIGHT composed by TOMMY SMITH and featuring KURT ELLING and CAPPELLA NOVA *Friday 15th December: Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow

Saturday 16th December: St. Machar’s Cathedral, Aberdeen Sunday 17th December: St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh * World Première Performance Spirit of Light is a celebration in music and song that combines the sacred and the secular in an illuminating new work composed by Tommy Smith for the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra.

The celebrated jazz vocalist Kurt Elling and the ten voices of Cappella Nova will join the SNJO to perform this new music inspired by the seasonal iconography of the Star, Three Kings, Christmas Night, Winter Snow and the dawning of Christmas Day, and featuring settings of poetry by eminently humanitarian writers such as Liz Lochhead, Rainer Maria Rilke, Norman MacCaig, Robert Frost, Franz Wright, Jim Helen, and St. Francis of Assisi.

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consort, noted for its unrivalled reputation as champions of Scotland’s unique treasury of early vocal music and their dedication to original music by contemporary composers like James MacMillan and John Tavener.

Tommy Smith is a leading light in European jazz, first and foremost as one of the best saxophonists of his generation, and latterly as the founder and director of the SNJO and he will join the orchestra for “Spirit of Light” as principal instrumental soloist.

The songs of Spirit of Light summon the traditional, the hymnal, the poetic and the modern for a series of memorable performances in the acoustic splendour of Scotland’s finest Cathedrals.

As we approach the turn of the year, a time for reflection and observation, Spirit of Light is the sound of hope restored and optimism renewed with strong messages of lasting peace, quiet joy and genuine understanding.

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THE SCOTTISH NATIONAL JAZZ ORCHESTRA presents

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2 Just before the potatoes are ready, heat half the oil in a frying pan and fry the onion for 6-7 minutes until tender, adding the garlic after 5 minutes. Add the peppers and turkey and fry for a further 2-3 minutes. Stir in 2 tbsp of the tomato salsa and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

3 Halve the baked sweet potatoes and roughly mash up the flesh with a fork.

Season lightly and drizzle over half the remaining oil, then pile the turkey and pepper mixture on top of the halves.

Scatter over the cheese and drizzle over the rest of the oil. Return to the oven for 10-12 minutes until the cheese has melted.

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Cake and Bake

Stollen This spiced and fruity Continental sweet bread is perfect for serving over the festive season with a glass of warm mulled wine.

1. Put the butter, milk and caster sugar in a small pan and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved and the butter has melted. Leave to cool for 10 minutes.

Ingredients: • 50g butter • 175ml milk • 3 tbsp caster sugar • 375g strong plain white flour, plus extra for kneading • � tsp salt • 1 tsp ground mixed spice • 2 tsp fast-action dried yeast • Zest of 1 lemon • 1 large egg, beaten • 125g raisins • 25g chopped mixed peel • 50g glace cherries, rinsed, dried and quartered • 175g marzipan • Melted butter, for brushing • Icing sugar, for dusting

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2. Sift the flour, salt and mixed spice into a large bowl and stir in the dried yeast. Make a well in the centre and stir in the milk mixture, lemon zest and egg. Mix together with a round-bladed knife to form a soft and sticky dough.

3. Turn the dough onto a well floured surface and knead for 5-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. At first the dough will be quite sticky so add more flour as necessary.

4. Flatten out the dough and knead in the raisins, cherries and peel until just combined. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with cling film and leave in a warm place for about 1� hours, or until doubled in size.

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6. Bake the stollen for 35-45 minutes until golden and sounds hollow when tapped underneath. Brush the hot stollen all over with melted butter and roll in the icing sugar to coat. Leave to cool.

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then fill the central space around the plant with dry bracken, straw or leaves.

Evergreens in containers and in open ground may suffer from drought as well as foliage or stem growth, so continue to water these, especially if they are in a sheltered spot or the weather has been dry. A deep mulch applied to the soil or compost surface before the ground freezes will help to keep water available.

Although most fruit trees - like apples and pears, cherries and plums - are hardy, they are also prone to damage. The main risk is to newly opened blossom, though the buds themselves may be damaged too, with late frosts being the most harmful. If you are planting new fruit plants, it really pays to buy from a specialist nursery and to get lateflowering varieties, as they are less likely to be flowering when there is still a risk of frost.

Finally, use fleece to cover any seeds already sown out of doors. A double layer of wellanchored fleece or a fleece-covered pull-out EasyTunnel is quick and easy to install, and will help to provide protection and that bit of extra warmth for germinating seeds and seedlings. If you are planning on sowing any early varieties of crops such as broad beans or lettuce, then I’d also suggest that you cover the soil before you sow. A layer of well-anchored polythene will keep off excess rain and allow a little warmth to build up, so when you sow the seeds they won’t suffer from excess sogginess and won’t get such a cold shock.

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Have a Healthier, Happier Christmas

By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk Christmas is often laden with expectations, anxieties, overindulgence and family tensions. It’s no coincidence that divorce lawyers are busiest in January.

So how can you make Christmas happier and healthier?

Take The Pressure Off • Buy presents throughout the year, even on holiday; gift shops may stock something unique.

• Try to resolve family conflicts beforehand.

• You can’t please all of the people all of the time, so ask everyone involved (including yourself) what one or two things really makes their Christmas. Agree on a plan that includes these things, plus exercise and group activities. Allot tasks to ensure one person doesn’t do everything.

• Bake and freeze food in advance where possible. avOid fesTive fOOd POisOning Hygiene can slip with extra food, extra cooks and extra time pressure, so: • Store and prepare ALL raw food separately from ready-toeat foods.

• Rub fruit and vegetables clean – don’t just rinse them.

• Defrost foods thoroughly and then cook or refrigerate immediately. Large turkeys take time - always check inside for ice crystals.

• Ensure your fridge stays

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below 5°C and there’s room for cold air circulation.

• Keep food in the fridge until the last possible moment.

• Make sure nobody skimps on washing (and drying) their hands. Germs love damp.

• Ensure that meat between the breast and thigh of your turkey isn’t pink, and that juices are clear.

• Adhere to ‘use by’ dates and check food carefully when beyond its ‘best before’ date.

• Don’t leave buffet food out for more than four hours.

• Chill leftovers rapidly and reheat them thoroughly (just once). healThier ChrisTmas eaTing Start with a healthy, filling breakfast to avoid snacking temptations. dinner: • Avoid fat-laden starters and the salt shaker.

• Keep portion size sensible and stop eating just as you start to feel full.

• Poultry fat is predominantly in the skin, so prick it then cook it on a rack, above the escaping fat.

• Use vegetarian sausage mix rather than sausage meat in stuffing.

• Forget goose fat roasties. Use a healthy oil spray or cook jacket potatoes.

• Microwave, steam or boil vegetables in minimal water until just soft. Add herbs or lemon juice rather than butter.

• Use low salt gravy mix and

remove fat from meat juices before adding them.

• Keep Christmas pudding portions small and add lowfat custard, crème fraîche or Greek yogurt rather than cream or brandy butter.

Christmas Party or Tea: • Swap traditional mince pies for filo or open-top versions.

• Swap breaded or battered snacks for savouries made with herbs, light dressings and marinades.

• Choose tomato-based dips or make creamy dips with yogurt or crème fraîche.

• Avoid crisps, salted nuts and chocolates; choose plain popcorn, rice cakes, pretzels, unsalted nuts and fruit dipped in chocolate (preferably dark).

Be drink Wise • Even small amounts of alcohol affect judgement and reactions. Absorption depends on many factors, so no set amount guarantees you’re under the legal driving limit and Scotland has a lower limit than the rest of the UK. • Don’t exceed NHS recommended weekly limits: 21 units for men and 14 units for women.

• Alcohol and salty snacks contribute to dehydration, making people irritable.

Provide jugs of chilled water jazzed up with winter berries or citrus peel.

Take time out to relax, and remember: a burnt turkey isn’t the end of the world.

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Aberdeen and District RSPB Local Group A friendly group enthusiastic about the wildlife of the NE Various events throughout the year www.rspb.org.uk/groups/aberdeen Aberdeen Italian Circle Thursdays (every 2/3 weeks) Time: 7.15 pm Rubislaw Church Centre, Beaconsfield Place Contact: abital@btinternet.com 01224 635792 Aberdeen Orpheus Choir Wednesday evenings at 7.15 p.m. in the Hall of Crown Terrace Baptist Church, Windmill Lane, Some vacancies in the Choir. If you can read music and interested in choral music, Info: Jane Murray on 07967926758.

Aberdeen Philatelic Society Thursdays, fortnightly fm 21st Sept 7.30pm Rubislaw Church Centre Beaconsfield Pl. Social mtg alt Fri am seafield28@gmail.com www.aberdeenphilatelic.org.uk Aberdeen Pilates Man Thursday Int 6:30-7:30pm, Beg 7:30-8:30pm At Fitness & Wellbeing Development, Bridge House, Riverside Drive T: 07388842118 Aberdeen Round Table First Tuesday every month at 7.30pm (usually at the Cults Hotel) to plan a variety of events to aid the community. Information visit www.roundtable.co.uk.

Association of American Women of Aberdeen (AWA) Open to women of all nationalities. Monthly meetings, activities for all tastes, annual fundraising for a chosen charity. For membership information go to awaaberdeen.org Babies & Toddlers Fridays 10 - 11.30 during term time Gilcomston Church, use Summer Street door Contact: Gayle Veitch, gayle.veitch@gmail.com or Rosie McKie, 01224 647144 Barney’s Ballroom Wed, 20:15-21:45 Cults Parish Church (main hall), Quarry Road, AB15 9ET Sat 13:00-14:30 & 14:30-16:00 Stonehaven South Church Hall, Cameron Street, AB39 2HS 07342 789 965 Barre Fitness classes Monday at 10-11am at Granville Lane Scout Hut, Tuesday at Mile End Primary from 6-7pm Friday 5pm and 5.30pm at Fitness & Wellbeing Development on Riverside Drive. c.chernouski@yahoo.co.uk Beginners Ashtanga Yoga (power Yoga).

Monday 6.30 till 7.30 and 7.30 till 8.30 (seniors). £7 Cults Kirk Centre Hub, 404 North Deeside Road, Cults. Call Simone 07985 384402 or email Simone.barnett@sky. com Childrens Highland Dancing Lessons Day: Various - After School / Saturdays Craigiebuckler, Holborn West, City Centre and Cults sinclairhighlanddancing@gmail.com or 07972104774

Aberdeen Strathspey and Reel Society Mon Jnr Orchestra - 6.30 to 7.30 pm, Snr 7.30 to 9.00 pm Hazlehead Primary School, AB15 8HB 01224 676482, e-mail info@aberdeenstrathspey.org.uk or www. aberdeenstrathspey.org.uk Aberdeen Velodees: Women only cycling group. Wednesday coached session + Weekend Rides. Join our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/Velodees/ or email velodees@gmail.com for more info.

Airyhall Ramblers Group Every 2nd Wednesday @ Countesswells Road 9.15am Open to over 50’s A friendly, sociable group. Long & short walks available. Contact 07472686889

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Clubbercise with Jessica Tuesday 8:30-9:30pm at Airyhall community Centre. All other classes listed on my Facebook page (Clubbercise Jessica Aberdeen). Contact no-07725672678 CTC Grampian Local group of the Cycling Touring Club. We provide cycle rides for all abilities and ages to local destinations and further afield.

John B, Chairman, Tel: 01224 571984. www.ctcgrampian.org.uk Culter & District Pipe Band Mon/Wed 7.30pm-9pm Culter Village Church Piping & Drumming, all levels welcome Contact: Susan 07540 530705 DanceYoga Mon and Wed 8pm at Rubislaw Church Centre 07470449331 Hannah Nordlund www.facebook.com/ DanceYogaAberdeen Dru Yoga Tuesday 7-8pm in Jubilee Hall, South Holburn Church.

Thursday 10-11.30 in Girlguiding, Thistle Lane. One-toone sessions or small groups in AB15 5BB upon request.

Ester 07757 304879 or druyoga.ester@gmail.com Fitness with Laura Mon - 6-7pm Inchgarth Community Centre Wed - 6.15-7.15pm Tullos Primary School Fri - 10-11am Inchgarth Community Centre F: fitnesswithlaura or 07739181345.

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Flying Yogis Children’s yoga classes 3-5 Years Mondays 9:3010am, NEW CLASS- Wednesdays 1:30-2pm Kingswells Community Centre, Contact :Emma Dawrant 07789558865 or www.facebook.com/emmaflyingyogis Friskis&Svettis Jympa Wednesdays from 7-8pm (exercise to music).

Low impact, suitable for all ages & abilities. Airyhall Community Centre Contact Jackie Tel 01224 713705 Friskis & Svettis Jympa Tuesday from 7.30pm - 8.30pm Airyhall Community Centre Call Katie on 01224981474/07889011337 or email info@fsaberdeen.co.uk Gordonians Hockey Club - Youth Coaching Tuesdays fm 29 Aug until end of May 2018 5.45pm - 7.00pm Astroturf Playing Fields, Countesswells Road AB15 8AR Ages P4 - S6 any school Contact John Mowat tel: 07525 811039 Granite City Chorus Scotland’s leading male barbershop chorus Tuesdays 7.00pm to 9.45pm Woodside Church Hall AB24 4DQ www.granitecitychorus.co.uk FREE SINGING COURSE 4 weeks commencing 16th January Woodside Church Hall AB24 4DQ www.granitecitychorus.co.uk Granite City Guerrillas Dodgeball Team 16+ Mon 8pm – 10pm at The Jesmond Sports Centre, Bridge of Don (Mixed session) Wed 8.30pm – 10pm at The Danestone Community Centre, Bridge of Don (Ladies only) Contact: www.facebook.com/thegranitecityguerrillas

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Granite City Scottish Women’s Institute Every 4th Wednesday 7-9pm (Sept to June).

Ruthrieston Community Centre, 532-536 Holburn Street, Aberdeen (car park to rear). Just come along or tel the secretary 01224 587590

Mainly Music at Gilcomston Wednesdays 10 - 11.30 during term time Gilcomston Church, use Summer Street door Contact: Katie Rose, katrinamrose@hotmail.co.uk or Rosie McKie, 01224 647144

Hatha Yoga Thursday 9:30-10:30 am - Ashley Road Aberdeen £7.00 per session Info & bookings : Adriana 07799845716 - limited spaces Italian Classes in Cults (Aberdeen) from Beginners to Advanced level Summer Sessions in Italy Enrica Conti Tel. 07786827714 encoit@talktalk.net www.italianlanguageaberdeen.co.uk Jazzercise aerobic classes, Mon + Tues 6.15pm South Holburn Parish church hall, Wed (6.15pm) + Sat (9.30am) Broomhill Activity Centre.

Contact Judy 07757216968 or jazzercisejudy@gmail.com JKA Aberdeen Karate Tuesday & Thursday (all grades) 7pm Kincorth Sports Centre 01224 826174 Alan@karatedoshotokan-scotland.com JKA Aberdeen Tiger Cubs Childrens Karate Sessions Thursday 5 - 7 year olds Kincorth Sports Centre 07762 560630 or 01330 833688 Kaimhill Strollers Thursday at 9.15 over 50s walking group which meets Community Wing of Kaimhill School. Walks average 6 miles cost of £4 includes use of our minibus. Contact Dick on 01224 782109 or Doris on 01224 316775.

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Kaimhill Yoga Group Wednesdays 9.15-10.15am.

Friendly and fun. Suitable for all. Injury and illness cared for. Kaimhill Learning Centre, Pitmedden Terr AB10 7HR.

Mannofield Gospel Choir Mondays, 19th September onwards 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mannofield Church Alistair Stark, 01224 318536, mail@agstark.co.uk No auditions, no experience needed, no end of fun.

Mannofield Parent & Toddler Group Monday, & Frida 1000 - 1130 @ Mannofield Church Facebook Group - Mannofield Parent & Toddlers Mannofield Yoga Thursdays 7.15-8.15pm Mannofield Church All welcome including beginners Contact Jenny at jennyflowerw@yahoo.co.uk Metafit. The Original Metabolic HIIT Workout.

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CLUBS & CLASSES MummyFITT. Wed- 12-1 o at Danestone Community Centre and 10-11 on a Friday at Cults parish church main hall on quarry road. Contact kirsty167@hotmail.com/ 07540790348 / www.facebook.com/mummyFITT NCT Waddling to Toddling group Mondays, 10-11.30am - (from birth to preschool) St Francis of Assisi Church, Deesdie Gardens, Mannofield. £2 donation requested. Email: parentsupport.aberdeen@nct.org.uk Rhythm Time Multisensory Music Sessions Ruthrieston West Church Tuesdays: 9.45am, 14mnths 3yrs + 10.25am 0 - 12mnths + 11.05am 0 - 12 mnths Friday: 9.30am 14mnths - 3yrs 10.10am 14mnths 3yrs 10.50am 0 - 12mnths Rubislaw Baby Group Tuesdays, 9.30am – 11.00am Rubislaw Church Centre, Beaconsfield Place, Aberdeen £2.50 per session Suitable for: Birth to walking 07747 830386 email: rubislawplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk Rubislaw Playgroup Mon, Tues + Thurs 9 30 till 11 30 + Frid messy play session 13 30 till 15 30 Rubislaw Church Centre, £10 per session Suitable for: 21/2 years to school age 07747 830386 e: rubislawplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk Rubislaw Toddler Group Wed, 9.30am – 11.00am Rubislaw Church Centre, Beaconsfield Place, Aberdeen £3.00 per session (includes snack) Suitable for: Walking to 21/2 years 07747 830386 email: rubislawplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk Scottish Country Dancing Classes for adults from Beginners to Advanced in Aberdeen. Contact 01224 636128 or www.aberdeenrscds.co.uk for more information.

Silver CITY Singers Mondays 7.20 - 9.30pm AGS Former Pupils Club 86 Queen’s Road AB15 4YQ www.silvercitysingers.com Tai Chi (Taijiquan) & Health Qigong (Chi Kung) Mondays 7-8pm and 8-9pm Aberdeen Unitarian Church contact Matthew Knight Email: ruyischool.mk@gmail.com The Mixing Bowl Aberdeen A food interest group for the community. Meets monthly in term time at St Devenick’s church hall, Baillieswells Rd, Bieldside Further details: www.mixingbowl.btck.co.uk Vinyasa Yoga Monday during term time 930-1030 Rubislaw church Centre 1 Beaconsfield Place Contact Facebook page @pranayogawithsarah Woodburn Walkers Every seond Tuesday @ Hazlehead Park - Contact 01224 640882 and 01224 318075. A walking group open to all over 50’s .

Yoga classes Tue 17.45-19.15 AYC, 8 Bon Accord Sq. Wed 10.15-11.45 Queens Cross Church. Thur 10.00-11.30 Queens Cross Church. Moira : 01224 648475 e: moira.chicomertics@ gmail.com www.moirayogaaberdeen.co.uk Yoga with Deborah Thompson Wednesday 7-8pm. Tel: 07821704826, Cults Kirk Church Hall on Quarry Road in Cults, deborahthompsonyoga@ gmail.com Zumba with Sharon Wednesday 7.30 - 8.30 At Broomhill Activity Centre 197 Broomhill Road AB10 7LN Contact - 07578299963 Shaggy225@hotmail.co.uk

Scottish Country Dancing classes for Children after school at St Joseph’s, Kingsford, Braehead, Craigiebuckler Church Hall or at City Moves on a Saturday morning .

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Hillwalking in winter Many enthusiastic hillwalkers get up into the hills all year round, and for many winter is the best season especially on those pristine, snow covered, glorious sunny days when the temperature is way below zero and you can see for miles and hear a pin drop. So I thought for this article I would remind us all (and myself!) about the additional things to think about when hillwalking in winter conditions.

The most important thing to remember is that walking in winter conditions is completely different to summer conditions and all the items below require consideration. Generally you will be making slower progress, over more difficult ground with a heavier rucksack. By winter conditions we mean in the winter months, November to April/May and with snow on the ground.

Daylight is limited especially in the period when we set the clocks to GMT. This means that one should be off the hill by about 4pm, even earlier in December and January, so unless you have early starts in the mornings you are likely to be limited to 6 to 7 hour days.

Walking in snow is slow going, especially if it’s knee or even thigh deep. We once attempted the straightforward hill of Clachnaben one winter and could not reach the summit due to floundering around in deep soft snow. You also should allow time for putting crampons on and off, getting ice axes out and checking navigation.

All this adds time. There is a real risk of coming off the hill in the dark when combined with the limited daylight hours.

Navigation can be a lot trickier. A true white-out is very hard to navigate in and extremely slow going. People have been known to walk straight over a cliff or through a cornice because they just haven’t seen it. It also affects your balance and I

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have fallen over while standing still, as there are no reference points at all.

Take additional kit. Crampons and ice axe are essential pieces of kit, and even more essential is knowing how to use them! Boots should be B1 or B2 rated to take crampons. In addition you will need more clothing, additional food, good head torch, survival bag and possibly a sleeping bag. Modern down insulated jackets are very good to put on when you stop. You will rapidly cool down, especially if you sweat during uphill exertions. I once dropped my compass in the snow and took ages to find it again - such a critical piece of kit that I now take a spare compass with me.

Lastly, know when to turn back. The aim of a good day out is to get back to the car safely - reaching your target hill is only half way through the day and will be there another day if you are at risk of walking after dusk.

I’m not trying to be gloomy and the rewards of being in the hills in winter conditions are tremendous but be aware that emergencies occur when a number of factors combine. Any one of the above going wrong may not be too much of a problem but two or more may well result in real danger.

We belong to the very active XXL Hillwalking Club with weekends away most months to various parts of Scotland and a local day walk once a month and include winter hillwalking in our programme. We are a very sociable bunch with a number of social activities throughout the year and have our annual dinner and ceilidh coming up soon in Ballater.

Non-members are very welcome to come along on walks or socials to try us out - see http://xxlhwc. yolasite.com/ for details.

Here’s a suggestion for you: Consider joining a hillwalking club and/or taking a winter skills course as a New Year’s resolution!

This is one in a series of articles about hillwalking.

Simon Sawers is an avid hillwalker having completed all the Munros and is a qualified Mountain Leader. He runs Go for Gold! Expeditions providing Duke of Edinburgh expeditions and Golf DofE residentials for young people. www. goforgoldexpeditions.co.uk

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You can choose day or evening classes: Beginner to Advanced level. The following classes are scheduled at present: Tues 9.30 – 11.30 am Advanced Tues 2.00 – 4.00 pm Intermediate Tues 7.30 – 9.30 pm Post Beginners Wed 2.00 – 4.00 pm Beginners (New Class 17 Jan ‘18) Thurs 9.30 – 11.30 am Post Intermediate Fri 9.30 – 11.30 am Intermediate Fri 2.00 – 4.00 pm Pre Intermediate Individual lessons are also available.

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