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We have winners Ten Feet Tall Theatre Company gave three pairs of tickets to see A Midsummer’s Night Dream - D O’Dwyer, C McKeon and C Cassie won the tickets. No competition this issue but plenty going on. Why not book tickets to see the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra on the 27 April. Give bowling a try at Seafield Bowling Green on 19 May or take the whole family and have fun at MayFest from 24-26 May. For more individual things to do the why not check out our clubs and classes pages - there is plenty to pick from. If we get a summer like last year we should just be about to start a couple of months of lovely warm weather - perfect for getting into the garden, fixing broken items, repainting the shed, pulling weeds, cutting grass, picking flowers, entertaining friends and family or just relaxing. We are looking for some delivery people for Seafield, Angusfield, Rubislaw Den and a couple of routes in Cults and Bieldside - if you can spare some time once every other month then drop me an email - mail@gazettemagazines.com. Our plans for Wales in September are underway and a few trips to Newcastle in between times. Hope you have something exciting planned. Out of space so go grab that cuppa and enjoy this Apr/ May issue. See you in June.

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berdeen jazz singer Jill Torvaney will launch her 3rd album “Brief Encounters” on April 7th at The Blue Lamp. The original songs are inspired by the great songwriters of the last century and draw on themes such as romance and chance meeting. Renowned guitarist Graeme Stephen features on the album. The single “Serendipity” is available online.

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Seven Reasons to Join a Gym Today Health benefits – Regular exercise has been proven to reduce your risk of cancer, osteoporosis, diabetes, and heart disease. It’s also been proven to increase your good blood cholesterol and improve mental health. Stronger mind – Exercise actually increases brain function. Because it improves the flow of blood to your brain it helps the brain remain healthy, increasing the ability to grow new nerve fibres and replace damaged ones, thus reducing your risk of Alzheimer’s. Weight management – Exercise helps to burn unwanted fat and increase muscle mass, helping you control your weight and maintain it at a healthy level. Motivation – Committing to a regular workout is not easy. And sometimes when we don’t get quick results, we tend to give up. At a gym you will see and meet people like you, slowly building towards their goal. That sense of being part of a like-minded community is very motivating. Socialising – Some of those people you nod and smile at in the gym will go on to become friends. The gym is an excellent place to hang out with people whose goals are aligned with yours. Uninterrupted workout routine – While your running or cycling routine might be interrupted by the weather, if you’re a gym member you can simply rock up there and exercise all year long. Professional guidance – Good gyms have well-trained professional staff who can instruct you how to use equipment safely and give advice about technique and nutrition. So, there’s no excuse. Pop along to your local gym today and start reaping the benefits of regular exercise. By Louise Addison

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Host the Best Garage Sale Garage sales are great way to raise a little extra cash. Maximise your profit with our top tips. Choose the right time - Weekend mornings are traditional, but Sunday afternoons might be good because people often like a walk after lunch. If you live on the same road as a primary school, try a weekday morning to attract people dropping their children off. Teamwork - Team up with a few neighbours to host a road-full of garage sales. By pooling resources, you could reach a wider range of potential customers. Advertise - Successful garage sales rely on spreading the word beforehand. Put up fliers or advertise in your local village or Parish magazine (like the one you’re holding!). If your village has a Facebook page, list your sale on that. Put up signs - Simple, bright signs work best. A large arrow pointing the way along with the words ‘GARAGE SALE’ will do the trick. Remember to remove them afterwards so you don’t contravene any by-laws. Prepare - Think about what buyers might need. If you’re selling a lot of clothes, is there a screen so people can try things on in private. Is there a mirror? If you’re selling electronics or small appliances, have batteries or extension cords handy so people can see an item works.

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Guess who is stocking Mulberry frames? Mulberry, an iconic British fashion brand officially launched its Eyewear range at London Fashion Week, earlier this year. Scott Gilmour Optometrists are delighted to announce frames are now available at their practice in Cults. Each and every Mulberry frame can be strongly recognised thanks to its distinctive detailing and precious quality. Mulberry eyewear is a marriage in which form, light and colour are shaped by the skillful hands of master craftsmen, using state of the art production processes. Interesting fact... Mulberry’s founder, Roger Saul, established the brand at his kitchen table in 1971, with £500 backing from his mother. His sister designed the instantly recognisable tree logo - both that, and the name “Mulberry” come from the trees he would pass each day on his way to school. Professional eye care for all the family at Scott Gilmour Optometrists, 5 The Courtyard, North Deeside Road, Cults, AB15 9SD Telephone 01224 863344 Email : info@sgoptom.co.uk www.scottgilmouroptometrists.co.uk Free parking available too.

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Read Right! Could your child benefit from a binocular vision exam? When Sarah’s 10-year-old daughter complained of headaches after school, she did what any sensible parent would do and booked an eye test. After a 15-minute exam she was told that Maisie did not need any glasses and that there was nothing wrong with her. After a few months, Maisie’s symptoms hadn’t disappeared, and her grades were suffering. “She didn’t want to read and was falling behind in class.” Sarah took her back to the optician, who this time gave Maisie some glasses. “She wore them for a couple of weeks but gave up after that as they weren’t helping, in fact she

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Binocular vision examinations measure the ability of the child’s eyes to work together, and then the optometrist can make helpful suggestions, such as glasses, or exercises (sometimes called vision therapy), or a mixture of both. Occasionally coloured overlays might prove useful too. Unfortunately, these types of examination are not available on the NHS, but Sarah says that her money was well spent. “Maisie had some new glasses and a short course of exercises. Within weeks her grades had picked up and she was coming home more cheerful and with no headaches. I would recommend that all parents should take their child for a specialist eye examination if they feel something is wrong.” Useful websites: babo.co.uk By Kath McLean

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can be placed over 20 different areas of the body. If there is an active injury, the hands may be held just above the wound. The transfer of energy takes place while the hands are held over the patient. During this time, the practitioner’s hands may be warm and tingling. Each hand position is held until the practitioner senses that the energy has stopped flowing.When the practitioner feels that the heat, or energy, in their hands has abated, they will remove their hands and place them over a different area of the body. Sessions can last 15-90 minutes. The number of sessions will vary, depending on what a client wishes to accomplish. According to practitioners, the healing effects are mediated by channeling the universal energy known as qi, pronounced ‘chi.’ It is the life force energy that some people believe surrounds all of us. Reiki experts say that while this energy is not measurable by modern scientific techniques, it

can be felt by those who can tune in to it. Reiki is said to induce deep relaxation, help people cope with difficulties, relieve emotional stress, and improve overall wellbeing. People who love Reiki describe it as ‘intensely relaxing.’ Reiki is used to help treat many conditions including: cancer, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. Patients report feeling better after a session. Research from Cancer Research U.K. says that one reason could be that the therapist spends time with them and touches them. This is soothing for patients who may be overwhelmed by invasive therapy, fear, and stress. Individuals report different experiences. Some say that the practitioner’s hands become hot, others report cooling hands and some people feel pulsating waves. The most common reports are of a release By Louise Addison

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18 Years of Alison’s Football 18 years ago Alison McLeod After School Football started at Kingswells Community Centre. At first there were only P1-3 classes, but soon afterwards I became the first person to run pre-school football in Aberdeen. The fees were obviously a lot less - £1 a session!! The main difference now is of course social media. Very few people phone to book places, it’s all either Facebook or email. Also, when I first started I took one photo of the children at the end of the year and now I take a couple of videos a term. It is also a lot easier to have contact with parents – 18 years ago we just had the house phone! It has been a great 18 years with some very talented children coming to classes. These photos are some of the boys from the very first class I ever had and include: Andrew McLeod, Chris Sibbald, Grant Peddie, Ross Milne, Ross MacDonald, Andrew Plenderleith, Blair Sutherland, Shaun Press and Andrew Coull. www.aberdeenfootballfun.co.uk

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Classes weekly – age 2 to 7 [Free Taster Sessions Available] Banchory AM – Saturday Airyhall - AM Sunday Craigiebuckler - AM Sun

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Grampian Woodturners

Last Sun of each month (except Dec) at 2pm St Devenick’s Church Hall, Bieldside. Experienced turners and novices are all welcome and training is available. Contact: (01651) 863 007 e: themackay@gmail.com www.grampianwoodturners.co.uk Aberdeen Buchan Association Fortnightly on Wed evenings at Craigiebuckler Church Hall Sept till Apr Gladys Lamb Secretary 01224 723722 Aberdeen Choral Society Mon at 7.30pm Queens Cross Church Hall. www.aberdeenchoral.org.uk Aberdeen Chorus of Sweet Adelines International - Mon evening from 7 -10pm at Curl Aberdeen, Eday Walk Aberdeen & County Floral Group 2nd Wed of month, 7.15pm, Rubislaw Church Centre. www.acfg.co.uk Aberdeen & District RSPB Local Group A friendly group enthusiastic about the wildlife of the NE www.rspb.org.uk/groups/aberdeen Aberdeen Diocesan Choir Tues 7.30 - 9pm Upper Hall, St Mary’s Cathedral, Huntly St enquiriesADC@hotmail.com wwwaberdeendiocesanchoir.com/ Aberdeen Italian Circle Thurs (every 2/3 weeks) 7.15 pm Rubislaw Church Centre, Beaconsfield Pl abital@btinternet.com 01224 635792 Aberdeen Embroiderers’ Guild First Sat of month in Rubislaw Church Centre, Beaconsfield Place. Workshop 10 – 12.00 Meeting at 2pm. 07809557617.

from 27/28 Aug until late May - Children attending any school Copper Squad (typically age 6-7) TueS - 5.45 - 6.45pm Bronze Squad (typically age 8-9) TueS - 5.45 - 7.00pm Silver Squad (typically 10-11) - TueS 5.45 - 7.00pm Gold Squad (typically 12-13) - Mon 5.45 - 7.00pm £80 for the entire season (family discounts apply) RGC Astroturf pitches, Countesswells Road, AB15 8AR Contact John Mowat tel: 07525 811 039

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Aberdeen Model Railway Club Wed 7-10pm Ferryhill heritage center Info@aberdeenmrc.co.uk Aberdeen Orpheus Choir Wed at 7.15 p.m. Hall of Crown Terrace Baptist Church, Windmill Lane Info: Jane Murray on 07967926758. Aberdeen Philatelic Society Thurs, fortnightly fm 7.30pm Rubislaw Church Centre Beaconsfield Pl. seafield28@gmail.com www.aberdeenphilatelic.org.uk Aberdeen Pilates Man Wed Mixed Ability Classes 6-7pm Ferryhill Community Centre T: 07557352805. Aberdeen Round Table First Tues every month at 7.30pm (Cults Hotel) www.roundtable.co.uk. Aberdeen Strathspey & Reel Society MON Jnr Orchestra 6.30-7.30pm, Snr 7.30-9.00pm Hazlehead Primary 01224 676482, info@aberdeenstrathspey. org.uk / www.aberdeenstrathspey.org.uk Aberdeen Velodees: Women only cycling group. Wed https:// www.facebook.com/groups/Velodees/ or email velodees@gmail.com for more info. After School Football - Alison McLeod Classes at Airyhall + Kingswells for pre school children up to age 6 www.aberdeenfootballfun.co.uk

Airyhall Ramblers Group Every 2nd Wednesday @ Countesswells Rd 9.15am Contact 07472686889 Association of American Women of Aberdeen (AWA) Open to women of all nationalities. For info awaaberdeen.org Babies & Toddlers Fri 10 - 11.30 term time Gilcomston Church Contact: Gayle Veitch, gayle.veitch@gmail.com or Rosie McKie, 01224 647144 Banchory Clay pigeon Shooting Syndicate Contact Dick Bridger 01330850362 or Peter Hopkins 01330850585 Barney’s Ballroom Mon, 7-8pm + 8.15-9.15pm Fri 7-8pm & 8-9pm Cults Cults Sports Complex AB15 9TP 07342 789 965 Barre Fitness classes Mon 10-11am, Granville Lane Scout Hut, Tues at Mile End Primary 6-7pm FrI 5 & 5.30pm at Fitness & Wellbeing Development c.chernouski@yahoo.co.uk Beginners Ashtanga Yoga Mon 6.30 - 7.30 & 7.30 -8.30 (snrs). £7 Cults Kirk Centre Hub Simone 07985 384402 / email Simone.barnett@sky.com

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Ceilidh class 1st & 3rd Tues of month 7:30 9:00pm at South St Nicholas Church Kincorth. Contact 01224 636128 or email: aberdeenrscds@hotmail.co.uk

Childrens Highland Dancing Lessons Day: Various Craigiebuckler,Holborn West, City Centre and Cults 07972104774 sinclairhighlanddancing@gmail.com Clubbercise with Jessica Tues 8:30-9:30pm at Airyhall community Centre. Facebook page Clubbercise Jessica Aberdeen. 07725672678 Concordia String Orchestra Tues 7.30-9.30pm Ferryhill Parish Church www.concordiastringorchestra. org.uk CTC Grampian Local group of the Cycling Touring Club. All abilities & ages John B, Chairman, Tel: 01224 571984. www.ctcgrampian.org.uk

Franco-Scottish Society, Aberdeen Monthly Tues 7.30pm Albyn School, between Oct & May. www.francoscottish.org.uk/ 01224 590903. Friskis&Svettis Jympa WED 7-8pm Airyhall Community Centre Contact Jackie Tel 01224 713705 Friskis & Svettis Jympa Tues 7.30 - 8.30pm Airyhall Community Centre Katie 01224 981474/07889011337 or email info@fsaberdeen.co.uk Granite City Chorus Scotland’s leading male barbershop chorus Tues 7.00- 9.45pm Woodside Church Hall www.granitecitychorus.co.uk

Granite City Guerrillas Dodgeball Team 16+ Mon 8–10pm The Jesmond Sports Centre, (Mixed) Wed 8.30–10pm The Danestone CC, B of D (Ladies) www. facebook.com/thegranitecityguerrillas

Jazzercise aerobic classes, Broomhill Activity Centre Mon, Tues & Wed 6.15pm Thurs 5.25pm Sat 9.30am Judy 07757216968 or jazzercisejudy@gmail.com JKA Aberdeen Karate Tues & Thurs (all grades) 7pm Kincorth Sports Centre 01224 826174 Alan@ karatedoshotokan-scotland.com JKA Aberdeen Tiger Cubs Thurs 5 - 7 year olds Kincorth Sports Centre 07762 560630 or 01330 833688 Kaimhill Strollers Thurs 9.15 over 50s Community Wing of Kaimhill School. Cost £4 iContact Dick on 01224 782109 or Doris on 01224 316775. Kaimhill Yoga Group Wed 9.15-10.15am. Kaimhill Learning Centre, Pitmedden Terr AB10 7HR.

Cults Bridge Club Mon 6.45pm from Oct to Mar at Cults Bowling Club. Joan 01224 310752.

Granite City Scottish Women’s Institute 4th Wed of month 7-9pm (Sept to June). Ruthrieston CC 532-536 Holburn St Abdn Tel the secretary 01224 587590

Lively Minds Group Tues: 1st & 3rd of month 12– 2 p.m. Sandwich lunch & interesting speaker. £5 per session Contact :-office@ queen’scrosschurch.org.uk

Culter & District Pipe Band Mon/Wed 7.30-9pm Culter Village Church Piping & Drumming, all levels Tel: Susan 07540 530705

Hatha Yoga Mon 9:15-10:15, Wed 1-2pm & Thur 7-8pm at Ferryhill CC Contact Verity 07796915716 www.v-yoga.co.uk

Lunch Club Tues school term 12.30 pm. Ferryhill Parish Church hall. Two course meal with tea or coffee for £4.00. Over 50’s.

DanceYoga Mon 8pm at Rubislaw Church Centre 07470449331 Hannah Nordlund www. facebook.com/DanceYogaAberdeen hi@ healthierwithhannah.co.uk

Hatha Yoga WED 1930-2030h Bring a mat. Ruthrieston CC Holburn St Abdn TMCYogaUK@gmail.com

Mainly Music at Aberdeen Christian Fellowship Thurs 10-11.30am. Contact Pamela Maclure on 07773 724558

Dru Yoga Tues 7.30pm in Jubilee Hall, South Holburn Church. Thurs 10am in Girlguiding, Thistle Lane. Ester 07757 304879 or druyoga.ester@gmail.com Fitness with Laura Day Mon - 6-7pm Inchgarth CC Wed - 6.157.15pm Tullos Primary Fri - 10-11am Inchgarth CC Facebook fitnesswithlaura or 07739181345. Flying Yogis Classes 3-5 Years Mon 9:30-10am, Wed 1:30-2pm Kingswells CC Contact Emma Dawrant 07789558865 or www. facebook.com/emmaflyingyogis

Hatha Yoga Tues 6-7pm & Fri 9:30-10:30. 8A Gaelic Lane, AB10 1JF. E: shanna@ academyofexpressivearts.com / 01224 467707 Hatha Yoga Thurs 9:30-10:30 am - Ashley Rd Abdn £7 Info : Adriana 07799845716 Italian Classes in Cults (Aberdeen) Tel. 07786827714 encoit@talktalk.net www.italianlanguageaberdeen.co.uk

Mainly Music at Gilcomston Wed 10-11.30 term time Gilcomston Church e: katrinamrose@hotmail.co.uk or Rosie McKie, 01224 647144 Mango Choir (mainly Gospel style) Mon, Sept- Apr 6:30-7:30 at Mannofield Church Alistair Stark, 01224 318536, mail@agstark.co.uk Mannofield Parent & Toddler Group Mon & Fri 10-1130 @ Mannofield Church Facebook Group - Mannofield Parent & Toddlers Metafit - Metabolic HIIT Workout. Wed 8:15-8:45pm, Mannofield Church. Facebook @Metafit With Gemma. Tel 07793 431578

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Metafit with Helen Mon 7.25-7.55pm Airyhall CC Tues 5.30-6pm Ferryhill CC. helenewen1@ btinternet.com. 07736 247911. Metafittraining.com Monday Club Mon 10am-12 pm. Drop in group for adults with additional needs & their carers. Contact:- office@ queen’scrosschurch.org.uk Morven Singers Wed 5th Sept 7.30pm Ruthrieston West Church Hall, Broomhill Rd. 3 part mixed choir, Contact Lesley 01224 315079 MummyFITT. Fri at Cults parish church main hall on quarry rd. Contact kirsty167@hotmail. com/ 07487574632 / www.facebook. com/mummyFITT Musical Connections 1st & 3rd Mon of month 2-3.30pm. The group is for adults living with dementia and their carers . Contact:- office@ queen’scrosschurch.org.uk NCT Waddling to Toddling group Mon 10-11.30am - (frm birth to preschool) St Francis of Assisi Church, Deesdie Gdns, Mannofield. parentsupport.aberdeen@nct.org.uk Northern Dance Club Mon at Jury’s Inn, Airport 7.30pm beginners, sequence and improvers starts £7.50 drop-in fee Rhythm Time Multisensory Music Ruthrieston West Church Tues: 9.45am, 14mnths - 3yrs + 10.25am & 11.05am 0 - 12 mnths Fri: 9.30am & 10.10am 14mnths - 3yrs 10.50am 0 - 12mnths Scottish Country Dancing Summer Socials Wed 01 May - 28 Aug at Curl Aberdeen, 7:30 - 9:45 aberdeenrscds@hotmail.co.uk or 01224 636128 Scottish Country Dancing -Children St Joseph’s, Kingsford, Braehead, Craigiebuckler or City Moves Sat am. aberdeenrscds@hotmail.co.uk or 01224 636128

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Seafield Walking Group (+50 Group) Alternate WED’s leaving 9.15am fm Countesswells Ave, Coach transport kate.graham13@btinternet.com

Silver City Singers Mon 7.20 - 9.30pm TOBY Carvery, Cocket Hat, Nth Anderson Dr AB15 6DW www.silvercitysingers.com Tai Chi (Taijiquan) & Health Qigong (Chi Kung) Mon 11-12 Rubislaw Church Centre, 7-8pm & 8-9pm Unitarian Church Thurs 9:45-10:45 Catherine St CC ruyischool. mk@gmail.com www.ruyischool.com The 123 Group Thurs 2-4 at Craigiebuckler Church, email - the123group@yahoo.com. The Arts Society Grampian 2nd Wed of month at Sir Ian Wood Building, RGU, 7.30pm. 01224 311417 https://theartssociety.org/grampian. The Braeside Singers Tues 6.30 to 8.00pm at Airyhall Library. Info : audreyharvey@talktalk.net. The Fly Cup Thurs 10- 12. Informal group - people who would enjoy a bit of company, meet up over coffee & homebaking. office@ queen’scrosschurch.org.uk

Woodburn Walkers (+50 Group) 2nd Tues @ Hazlehead Park - Contact 01224 640882 / 01224 318075. Yoga classes Tue 17.45-19.15 AYC, 8 Bon Accord Sq. Wed 10.15-11.45 & Thur 10.00-11.30 Queens Cross Church. 01224 648475 e: moira.chicometrics@gmail.com www.moirayogaaberdeen.co.uk Yoga classes Mon 9.30-11 am, & Tues 6.30-8 pm. Peterculter through Summer & Wed 6.30-8 pm South Holburn Church fionabochel@gmail.com & fionabochelyoga.wordpress.com

Yogatots Mon 3.40 - 4.10pm : P1-3; Wed 1.302.00pm : Pre-schoolers Wed 2.00-2.30pm Parent & child (2-1/2 to antepreschool) Airyhall CC Contact Jen: 07910 965741 Yoga with Deborah Thompson Wed 7-8pm. Tel: 07821704826, Cults Kirk Church Hall, Quarry Rd, Cults, deborahthompsonyoga@gmail.com Zumba with Sharon Wed 7.30 - 8.30 At Broomhill Activity Centre 197 Broomhill Rd AB10 7LN 07578299963 Shaggy225@hotmail.co.uk

The Mixing Bowl Aberdeen Monthly - term time at St Devenick’s church hall, Baillieswells Rd, Bieldside www.mixingbowlaberdeen.co.uk Thursday @ Mannofield Church 2nd Thurs - Fly Cup 2- 3.30pm £2.50 3rd Thurs - Lunch Club 1–3pm £5 Contact 01224 310087or email office@ mannofieldchurch.org.uk . Visions Photography Club Thurs 7-9pm at Ruthreiston CC, Holburn St. visionsaberdeen@gmail.com or www.visionsphotographyclub.com Woodend Bridge Club Mon & Wed Evenings & Fri afternoons mid sept to mid april @ Woodend Bowling Club Chris Blunt 01224 317298

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Pushing Out the Boat Issue 15 has landed! Launched at Newton Dee on 7 April, the latest edition of North-East Scotland’s unique magazine of new writing and visual arts boasts an array of inspiring work by talented writers and artists, from far away and ‘just aroon the corner’. Within its pages 'nd humour, pathos and drama in Doric, Scots and English, next to stimulating works of art. Read about POTB and where to buy your own copy at http://www.pushingouttheboat.co.uk.

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