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ab41 Community Magazine - Ellon

Issue 4 Autmn mid-Aug - mid-Nov 2015 Free quarterly magazine

All things Autumn

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Autumn...

I had a lovely relaxing summer, just pottering about, time with the family and catching up with friends. Here we are at the school gates for a new term and a brand new school on our doorstep! With the new school comes some fantastic community opportunities and we have printed the new brochure in our centre pages.

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Our lucky competition winner last issue was Mrs Simpson from Crathes Place - thank you to all who took the time to enter. No competition in this magazine but there will be one in our next issue which will be our Christmas mag! How scary is that!?

27 OCTOBER IS THE NEXT DEADLINE

But let’s not get ahead of ourselves and enjoy the autumn months, the beautiful colours, crisp mornings and maybe a final blast of sunshine.

Clubs and classes in Ellon are plentiful so why not try something new. Ever wanted to learn to ride?

Then why not indulge at Ladymire Equestrian Centre where every age and ability is catered for.

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ELLON PEDAL CAR RACE - SUNDAY 30 AUGUST 2014 Cheering crowds will once again be expected to fill the streets of Ellon on Sunday 30th August when teams from local groups and businesses provide thrills and spills in the sixth Ellon Pedal Car Race, organised by the Rotary Club of Ellon.

The event sees a 700 metre circuit around the town centre being closed to vehicular traffic and the day will get off to a racing start with cycling events, for age groups from under 8s to under 16s, organised by the Ythan Cycle Club under the auspices of Scottish Cycling and sponsored by Scottish Power. These ‘closed road races’ are rare in cycling circles and attract entries from all over Scotland.

This year an added attraction, still focused on the racing theme, will be the introduction of two age group mile long road races organised by the Ellon Athletics Club in conjunction with Ellon Jog Scotland.

As with the cycle races these are expected to draw large entries.

Then along comes, the Ellon Pedal Car Race, which once again will see a variety of entries, some featuring fast cars and some with slower or more sedate and colourful models. The focus of the day is on family fun, with stalls in the Market Street car park offering a range of treats and activities, providing a fun and entertaining event for everyone to enjoy.

Local firm James Jamieson Ardlethen Developments Ltd has come on board as this year’s main sponsor and the main charity to be supported will be the Friends of the Special Nursery at Aberdeen Maternity Hospital. Company representative Gemma Cameron stated “This is a cause very dear to me and I am delighted we were asked to be main sponsor this year. As a local company it is great to put something back into the community on a day which has previously attracted great interest in the town.”

Rotarian Mike Watson who chairs the Pedal Car Race Committee said, “Having James Jamieson support the event as main sponsor is great news for us and we are delighted to support Gemma’s choice of charity to benefit from monies raised. It is intended to split proceeds between the Friends of the Special Nursery and local good causes as identified by the Ellon Rotary. Previous events have attracted good crowds and with added attractions this time round we fully expect another fun packed day”.

Town centre roads around Market Street, Bridge Street to Station Road and Station Road to The Square will be closed between 9.00am and 5.00pm with diversions in place

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ELLON FARMERS’ MARKET

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o you suffer from episodes of back or neck pain? Do you need to improve your posture and flexibility?

Have you had hip or knee pain when you are running? Have you been told by your doctor or another health professional that you might benefit from Pilates classes, but haven’t been quite sure what it is?

Pilates is a low impact form of exercise designed to strengthen the deep abdominal and gluteal muscles, which all help to support our lower back and hips. A strong core provides your body with a strong, stable base from which to move. Pilates also includes exercises to strengthen the postural muscles of the neck and upper back, and spinal flexibility exercises to ensure that you gain movement as well as strength.

The original Pilates exercises were designed

by Joseph Pilates in the 1960’s. More recently, the APPI (Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute) pioneered a modified program of exercises based on the original repertoire, designed for everybody, and which can also be very useful for rehabilitation back to full strength following injury. Pilates is a suitable exercise for anyone, whatever your age or activity level.

Some of the benefits of practicing Pilates regularly might include improved body awareness, core and overall strength, relaxation, improved sport performance and improved management of lower/middle/ upper back pain. It can also be useful in injury prevention.

Laura McKay is a Chartered, HPC Registered specialist musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and is also an APPI exam certified Pilates instructor. She has been teaching Pilates classes since 2012 and runs LC PhysiotheraPilates which delivers physiotherapist led Pilates classes in Ellon.

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Physiotherapists rehabilitate clients using exercise therapy every day. Their expert knowledge, and training with the APPI allows them to modify exercises to suit the individual client within a class, which ensures that every client is working at a level appropriate to them.

Laura runs Pilates classes in Ellon on Fridays at 10am-11am (Ellon Kirk Centre) and 11.30am -12.30pm (Victoria Hall). Although challenging, the classes are relaxed and fun at the same time. Full details of LC PhysiotheraPilates timetable and how to book your space in a class can be found on the website www.physiotherapilates.co.uk Alternatively, you can contact Laura directly by emailing laura@physiotherapilates.co.uk or calling 07734312798.

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THISTLE CATERING SERVICES How many Ellon business owners can name The Queen, Princess Anne and The Rolling Stones on their Client Portfolio.?

Step forward Lorraine Smith boss of Thistle Catering Services.

Based on the Castle Road Industrial Estate, Lorraine and her team of 4 are a fast growing Event Catering Company.

Lorraine is originally from Fraserburgh and after leaving school at 16 she worked in a local fish factory for 4 years.

Attending college during this time she gained a Diploma in Administration.

Then through Open University obtained a Bachelor of Science degree.

Working in the local Fraserburgh Council offices the first sign of her entrepreneurial skill surfaced when she bought two Ice Cream vans whilst also selling Baby Wear locally.

In year 2000 she moved to Edinburgh, working with Scottish Blood Transfusion and after a visit to Ingleston Market came a possible’ Eureka’ moment when she bought a Burger van and saw the major role that food played in the general public’s life.

From then on it was Food Glorious Food that was top of Lorraine’s agenda and she ventured into catering.

After starting with small weddings and functions her first ‘Big’ venture was a Rolling Stones concert at Murrayfield Stadium.

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Lorraine ‘but we learned so much from it.’

Then after moving back to the North East in 2004 working in the NHS and based in Banff she had a real personal setback when she contacted Breast cancer. Thankfully she has now fully recovered. Thistle continue to do a fair bit of charity work and Clan especially is a regular benefactor.

It was after this setback the Fraserburgh quine then took over the running of the Aden Country Park coffee shop whilst also running a Fish and Chip shop in Fraserburgh.

But it was the next step in her business life which was massive when the very ambitious Lorraine took over one of the Industrial Business Units in Ellon to re locate Thistle Catering Services.

An empty shell soon became the busy hub it is today as Thistle grew .

‘Because of our good service we get a lot of repeat business ‘says Lorraine ‘ also many of our clients recommend Thistle to other companies and organisations’ The Queen’s Jubilee Tea Party in Duthie Park, The Aboyne Games, Newtonmore Highland Games, Aberdeen Hogmanay Street Party , The Portsoy Traditional Boat Festival, A Private Lunch for Princeess Anne at Belwade, Aboyne.

These are just some of the wide range of events that Thistle have very successfully catered at over the years.

Having recently been awarded the prestigious Scottish Weddings Independent Caterer of the Year, North of Scotland award.

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Ellon Primary News P5 Sailing Trip Our P5 class had a sailing taster session earlier this month at Peterhead marina.

Although it was a bit blustery to get the sails up the children had the opportunity to work together as a team and face their fears.

The class were praised by the sail tutors for their ability to listen and follow instructions. We would like to say a huge thank you to Kerena Hobbs for her fundraising effort which raised £200 towards the trip. Well done Kerena.

Big Hearted Blake Chops his Hair for Charity Blake Robertson grew his hair over e number of years and raised over £400 for Kayleigh’s Wee Stars through sponsorship when he had it all cut off.

Well done Blake!

P7 Generation Science Workshop Thanks to Mr Connon for putting the school forward to participate in the BP Generation Science workshop for primary 7.

The aim of the workshop is to excite an interest in science which it did. Our

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pupils enjoyed testing acids and alkalis, the feedback from the children was very positive.

Ellon Primary School Global Group The global group, who work with Mrs Paterson have been touched by the disaster in Nepal and have raised over £372 by holding a Dress Down Day. All proceeds will went to Oxfam in Nepal.

Thank you to everyone who donated. The money will go towards helping a community left devastated by an earthquake.

Active Schools Ellon School’s Race for Life Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Active Schools Race for Life event on the 8th of May. As you can see from the photograph a large number of children took part from P1 – P7. Well done to the organisers of this fantastic Active Schools event.

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ELLON CIVIC PRIDE ‘Blooming Marvellous’ said Ellon Civic Pride co-ordinator Frances Watson when asked about Ellon’s floral displays for 2015..

Frances and her dedicated band of volunteers are kept really busy at this time of year keeping Ellon florally beautiful.

With the help of some Lottery Funding Ellon Civic Pride were formed in 2003 as

floral displays in the town.

As co-ordinator Frances has a committee of six who are responsible for the decision making of Ellon Civic Pride with each one like- minded in trying to make Ellon a better place.

‘We have around 30 active volunteers to thank for making this happen’ says Frances ‘ but I must highlight the help of Norman Fraser and Bill Gibb for their work with grass cutting, thereassistance really helps our group’.

‘I want to see Ellon looking well all the year round but especially during the period from May till September when our hanging basket flowers are in full bloom.’

Anyone wishing to help or contact Ellon Civic Pride can contact Frances on 01358 721806.

a result of local business people trying to improve the environment and town image by displaying hanging baskets of flowers.

‘Each year with our displays we try our best to make Ellon a better place to live, work and grow up in’ says Frances.

Although generally well supported by local business people and organisations Frances would still like a few more people to take up her offer of a hanging basket of locally grown flowers at a cost of only £25-00.

Aberdeenshire Council grow the flowers at their Aden Country Park nursery then hand them over to Ellon and other towns and villages for display.

Frances and her volunteers are then responsible for the upkeep and tidiness of the baskets throughout the town. In total AB 41 residents and visitors will find 96 www.gazettemagazines.com t : 01224 949085

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What facilities are on offer?

Sport and leisure • 5 lane 25 metre swimming pool with additional trainer pool • 4 court games hall, can be split for a variety of uses • Gymnasiums (badminton court size halls) x 2 • Fitness suite • Outdoor basketball and netball hard courts • Grass pitches x 3 (available 2016) • Changing rooms

Welcome to a first class cultural facility that also educational experience

Ellon Academy Comm Kellie Pearl Way, Ellon, 01358 720715

www.aberdeenshire.g Community and cultural • 5 multi-purpose community rooms • Theatre (with cinema style projection and tiered seating) • Drama studios • Large atrium area

Community facility and Monday to Friday Weekend

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• Museum cabinets • Original public art • External meeting/performance areas x 2 • Coffee bar • Wi-Fi access available

School facilities include • Modern, well equipped school accommodation classrooms and learning zones • School library and meeting rooms • Canteen and dining facilities

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Ellon Academy has a long tradition of excellence and positive relationships with the local community. It aims to provide pupils with the creativity, ambition, enterprise, skills and attitudes required for success in life.

More at: www.ellonacademy.org.uk

The school library supports learning and teaching both in school and as an extra-curricular resource across Ellon Academy Community Campus and will link into providing adult learning activities in addition to those already offered at the public library on Station Road.

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Community Learning and Development Helping you and your community learn, change and grow: • Work with young people: A range of projects and alternative learning opportunities delivered at key times such as transitions between primary and secondary and moving into employment or further education. Support to gain awards in recognition of community action, volunteering and skills development. Confidential advice for 12-25 year-olds.

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Sport and Leisure

A range of sports clubs and for all ages and abilities are lane 25 metre pool and sep moveable floor - sessions fr & family fun to club swimm halls, gyms and outdoor pit opportunities for sporting a badminton to basketball, a dancing to aerobics, martia part of the council’s commi active and healthy lifestyles physical activity.

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Active Aberdeenshire Membership – unlimited access to any Aberdeenshire Council sports facility or pool and classes for a monthly fee.

Just ask leisure staff at the pool and community wing for more information or visit: www. aberdeenshire.gov.uk/recreation/swimleisure/ ActiveAberdeenshireMembership.asp

Community coffee bar For refreshments, tasty snacks, drinks and lunches - from soup to cakes and home bakes: Monday – Friday Saturday Sunday

10am to 6pm 9am to 5pm 10am to 5pm

North East Scotland College Ellon Learning Centre We are delighted to be part of this fantastic new community campus with a purpose-built suite of rooms offering both full and part-time courses including Computing for Beginners, ECDL, Beauty Therapy, Administration, Flower Arranging, Digital Photography and Working with Children. Skills for Work courses for Ellon Academy and surrounding schools also available.

Pop in and pick up a copy of the course guide or visit: www.nescol.ac.uk Tel 01358 724677

d swimming sessions e available. With a 5 parate trainer pool with rom swimming lessons ming are on offer. Sports tches provide many activities and clubs from archery to gymnastics, al arts to football - all itment to encourage s through sport and

Transport Bus services 747 and 493 run between Market Street, Park and Ride and the campus offering return journeys 5 times daily.

See: www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/publictransport/ timetables/index.asp A2B dial-a-bus operates in the Ellon area to support some users and groups to access the campus.

The bus is wheel-chair accessible and provides an on-demand service that must be pre-booked on: 01224 665599.

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Bananas ‘The kids liking me is a very important factor in the running of my business” says Carol Ann Taylor , Owner of local company Bananas Entertainment.

Bananas is a small personalised company who specialise in organising and running Fun Days. ‘We can cater for small children’s parties, large individual group events or company fun days ‘says Carol Ann . ‘We generally tailor our presentation to suit our client’s needs or requests’.

Bananas can supply and include in their Fun Day presentations Bouncy Castles, Balloon Modelling, Face Painting , Sumo Wrestling , Gladiators and Circus Skills.

The Company base which is Logierieve just outside Ellon, was started in 2006 and Carol Ann and her staff have been busy every year since, especially during the Summer months.

Carol Ann’s journey to Ellon has been a real roundabout one.She was born in Vancouver, Canada to Irish parents who had emigrated from Ballymoney in 1968 principally to escape the troubles in Northern Ireland.

Her dad worked in the Insurance Industry but was also a Part Time actor and he did in fact appear in numerous Movies alongside such famous names as Robert Redford, Warren Beattie, Harvey Keitel and Paul Newman.

However , Carol Ann , her mother and 2 brothers came back to Scotland in … and based themselves in Nairn before moving to Kinloss, Hopeman and then Kingston on Spey.

It was while attending Milnes High School in Fochabers that Carol Ann developed an early love of Painting and Theatre encouraged by her teacher Donald Morrison.

plays and generally becoming slightly obsessed with all things creative and especially theatre.

As she grew older the bug didn’t leave her and she then enrolled at Gray’s School of Art in Aberdeen. Whilst there she organised small festival events , theatre and community projects Later she joined the ‘Wise Up’ theatre group.

This was political ‘Street’ theatre written and performed by the adult cast.

From there she also toured Scotland and Northern Ireland in Education tours , wrote and performed in Theatre Tapsalteerie, The Invisible Bouncers and created an all female comedy sketch company called Babe Alert.

After a few adventures with a Children’s Entertainment company similar to Bananas, Carol Ann spent a couple of years in Vancouver, Canada doing a course in Make Up artistry for Film and TV work.

From these experiences, along with close friend Nancy Rioch she then formed the ‘Play Fools ’ group which allowed young children to unleash their potential in a real theatre atmosphere.’

Nancy now works in Edinburgh’ says Carol Ann ‘where she now puts her Aberdeen experience to good use working directly for the ‘Edinburgh Military Tattoo.’

Branching out on her own after the ‘PlayFools’ joint venture, Bananas was born.

Summing up on the pressures and enjoyment of running her own business Carol Ann says her 6 year old son Jay ‘just loves watching his mum making people laugh. And what’s more she added ‘I myself just love people smiling whilst going bananas with Bananas Entertainment’. www.bananaszone.co.uk Ring: 07876 157785/or 01651 842770 Colin Grant Senior

‘I really looked up to Mr Morrison “says Carol Ann “and I believe this is where I became really interested in the Arts and Theatre “

She recalls reading poetry, appearing in school

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MONDAY

Jazzercise 1000-1100 Victoria Hall (T: Claire 07824 552883) 50+ Forum (2nd Mon of month) 10-1130 Kirk Centre (T: Lynne 07788 587280) Forum Flowers Group (last Mon of mth)10-11 Kirk Centre (T: Lynne 07788 587280) Zumba 1030-1130 Castlepark Community House Ellon Jog Scotland 1315 Gordon Park/Victoria Hall car park (T: Glynis 07880 796763) Ellon Flowers (3rd Mon of month) 1330-1500 Ythan Community Centre (T: Janet 721340) Dru Yoga 1600-1730 Auchterellon School (T: Pauline 01358 722648) Tae Kwon Do 1700-2100 Castlepark Community House (T: Jamie 077890507753) Weightwatchers Kirk Centre Coffee Shop 5pm (T: Olive 07735575127) Ellon Bridge Club Ellon Bowling Club Mon 715pm (T: Ralph 01358 722898)

Aerobics 1830-1930 Victoria Hall (T: Amanda 07528 572796) Body Balance 1930-2030 Victoria Hall

(T: Amanda 07528 572796) Knit and Natter 1930-2200 The Tolbooth (T: Lynne 07788 587280) Keep Fit 1900-2000 Newburgh Primary School (T: 727910/729237) Ellon Photographic Club 1900-2030 Ellon Community Centre (T: John 01651 842070) Metafit 2030-2100 Victoria Hall (T: Amanda 07528 572796)

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Ellon Ramblers 0900 Ellon Community Centre (T: Bill 01358 723023) Body Combat 0915-1000 Victoria Hall (T: Amanda 07528 572796) Yoga 40930-1130 Ythan Community Centre (T: 727910/729237) Camera Club (1st & 3rd Tuesday of month) 1000-1200 Ellon Community Centre (T: Tom 01358 722273) Credit Union 1000-1130 Ythan Community Centre (T: Annette 729237) Body Conditioning 1000-1100 Victoria Hall (T: Amanda 07528 572796) Phase IV Cardiac Rehab Exercise Classes Ellon Meadows Centre Tuesday 11.45am – 12.45pm Ellon Duke of Edinburgh Award Group 1230-1330 Ellon Community Centre (T: Annette 729237)

Metafit 1830-1900 Victoria Hall

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(T: Amanda 07528 572796) Jazzercise 1900-2000 Ellon Community Centre (T: Claire 07824 552883)

Dru Yoga 1900-2100 Castlepark Community House (T: Pauline 01358 722648) Kick Boxing 1900-2030 Victoria Hall (T: Mark 07714 679137)

Pilates with a mix of Yoga 1915-2030 Ellon Community Centre (T: Velvet 01358 724723) Beginners Pilates 1930-2030 Ythan Community Centre (T: Kerry 07807 459165) Adult Dance Classes 2000-2100, Auchterellon Pavilion (T: Roslyn 07982597640)

WEDNESDAY Job Club 0900-1200 Ythan Community Centre (T: Annette 729237)

Metafit 0915-0945 Victoria Hall (T: Amanda 07528 572796) Beyond the Block Writers Group 1000-1200 Ythan Community Centre (T: Vikki 729237) Ladies Badminton 1030-1130 Ellon Meadows (T: Lynne 07788 587280) CREATE! Crafts & Hobbies (1st/3rd Wed of mth) 13001530 St Mary’s Hall, Ellon (T: 07881 898686 / 07835 250777) Fly Cup (open to all) 1330-1500 Ellon Resource Centre (T: Lena 01358 720066)

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Ellon Jog Scotland 1830 Ellon Community Centre (T: Glynis 07880 796763) Ellon Parish Church Drama Group(Over 18’s) 1930-2200 Kirk Centre (T: Anne 721922/Sam 07899 062121) Prenatal Yoga 1930-2100 Castlepark Community House (T: Pauline 01358 722648) Scottish Country Dancing 1930-2100 Boy’s Gym, Old Academy (T: 727910/729237) Yoga 1900-2100 Ythan Community Centre (T: 727910/729237) Dog Care & Obedience 1900-2100 Victoria Hall (T: Myra 01358 722501)

Tai Chi 1900-2000 Meiklemill Primary School (T: Jean 722063) Kung Fu (Adults) 1930-2030 Ellon Community Centre (T: Paul 07824 660232) Adults Dance Classes 2015-2115 Auchterellon Pavillion (T: Roslyn 07982 597640)

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Pelvic Instability Network Scotland (PINS) 0930-1230 Family Resource Rm, Old Academy (T: Sally 729237) Art 1300-1500 Balmedie Leisure Centre (T: 01358 743725) Mahjong 1330-onwards Ellon Golf Club (T: Lynne 07788 587280) Keep Fit 1330-1430 Ythan Community Centre (T: 727910/729237)

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Body Conditioning 1830-1930 Victoria Hall (T: Amanda 07528 572796) Bowling Bridge Club 7.15pm (oct-mar) (T: Eddie 01358 720610

Body Combat 1930-2015 Victoria Hall (T: Amanda 07528 572796) Kick Boxing 2015-2115 Victoria Hall (T: Mark 07714 679137)

Archery (Intermediate) 1900-2000 Ellon Community Centre (T: 727910/729237)

Ballroom Dancing 2000-2200 Victoria Hall (T: Liz 01358 711344)

Kung Fu (Adults) 1900-2000 Ellon Community Centre (T: Paul 07824 660232)

SATURDAY FRIDAY

Body Combat 0915-1000 Victoria Hall (T: Amanda 07528 572796)

Art 0930-1130 Ythan Community Centre (T: Mandy 01358 742035) Tai Chi 1000-1200 Castlepark Community House (T: Jean 722063)

Body Balance 1000-1100 Victoria Hall (T: Amanda 07528 572796) C-Fine & Fairtrade Food Stall/ Pop Up Shop 0930-1430 Ythan Community Centre (T: Helen 01358 720066)

Weightwatchers St. Mary’s On The Rock Church Hall 9.30 am (T. Olive 07735575127 For information on Ellon swimming pool timetable/ lessons please phone 727910 or www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/ recreation/swimleisure/ellon.asp For information on The Meadows Sports Centre please phone 725162 or http://www.aberdeenshire. gov.uk/recreation/swimleisure/ ellonmeadows.asp NB: The contact numbers listed may belong to the individuals running the classes not necessarily the venue where the class is held.

Please contact us to add a class to the list or to update any incorrect details. ellon@gazettemagazines.com

Keep Fit 1330-1430 Ythan Community Centre (T: 727910/729237) Craft/Coffee afternoon 1400-1530 Victoria Hall (T: Lynne 07788 587280)

Archery (Beginners) 1800-1900 Ellon Community Centre (T: 727910/729237) Jazzercise (Express) 1830-1900 Victoria Hall (T: Claire 07824 552883)

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WALKING FOOTBALL Walking Football is fast becoming the game to play for those of a certain vintage.

All over the country more and more football enthusiasts are taking to the Beautiful Game as a way of keeping themselves active and fit.

The games are played sometimes between 4 or 5 players each side and although the games are competitive, very little tackling takes place.

Walking Football will start up again in September in the Games Hall at the Ellon Meadows Sports Centre .

The organisers will make anyone who comes along more than welcome.

One thing for sure is the guarantee an hour and a bit of football fun.

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Monday Childcare @ Home 0945-1230 Family Resource rooms, Old Academy.

T: Sally 01358 729237 Boobs and Banter 1300-1515 Family Resource Rooms, Old Academy T: Sally 729237

Bambino & Beyond 1300-1400 Castlepark Community House, Ellon.

T: Jan 07795 320956 Kid’s Dance classes 1615-1815 Victoria Hall T: Roslyn 07982 597640 ITF Taekwon-Do (advanced) 5:007:00pm at The Kirk Centre.Contact Jamie: 07539681802 Kung Fu 1800-1845 Ellon Community Centre. T: Paul 07824 660232 TKD Minis 6:00-7:00pm at The Kirk Centre.

Contact Kay: 07803897414 Junior Taekwon-Do Club 6:00-7:00pm at The Kirk Centre. Contact Jamie: 07539681802 Tuesday Rainbow Rogues 0930-1130 Esslemont School, Ellon.

T: Sally 01358 729237 (for children with additional support needs) Creation Station 1200-1500 Castlepark Community House, Ellon.

T: Ruth 0844 824 4525

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Creative Stars 1300-1400 Ellon Community Centre. T: Karen 07754 653489

Enjoy a ball 1435-1730 Victoria Hall, Ellon. T: Kim 07835 336368 Kid’s Dance classes 1720-1945 Auchterellon Pavillion, Ellon.

T: Roslyn 07982 597640

Wednesday Mess Around 0900-1200 Auchterellon Pavillion, Ellon. T: Stephanie 07591 616637 Mother & Toddler’s 1000-1200 Castlepark Community House, Ellon.

T: Jill 013558 725230 Zumbini 1000-1100 Ellon Community Centre. T: Siobhan 07791 865173 Junior Taekwon-Do Club Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm at Castlepark Community Centre. Contact Jamie: 07539681802 Kung Fu 1815-1900 Ellon Community Centre. T: Paul 07824 660232

Kid’s Dance classes 1630-1830 Victoria Hall T: Roslyn 07982 597640 Highland Dancing 1640-1740 Castlepark Community House, Ellon.

T: Louise 07740 681826 Ballet 1745-1845 Victoria Hall, Ellon. T: Julia 07840 147972

ABC Little Dragon’s 1800-1900 Castlepark Community House, Ellon.

T: 01358 721565

Thursday Mini Groovers 0900-1200 Auchterellon Pavillion, Ellon.

T: Julie Emslie 07903 913135 Rainbow Rogues 0930-1130 Esslemont School, Ellon. T: Sally 01358 729237 Mother & Toddler’s 1000-1200 Ellon Guide Hut, Station Brae, Ellon.

T: Jill 01358 725230 Ballet 1700-1800 Victoria Hall, Ellon. T: Julia 07840 147972 ITF Taekwon-Do (advanced) 5:00-7:00pm at Ellon Scouts Hut. Contact Jamie: 07539681802 Kid’s Dance classes 1800-1900 Ellon Community Centre. T: Roslyn 07982 597640

Friday Childcare @ Home 1515-1730 Family Resource rooms, Old Academy.

T: Sally 01358 729237 (for children with additional support needs)

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What’s on in & around ELLON Scotland’s Gardens - Haddo House Wed 26th August 11:00 - 17:00 Popcorn Time At Haddo House Wed 26th August 19:00 - 21:30 Popcorn Time Mother and Toddler At Haddo House Wed 26th August 10:30 - 12:30 Popcorn Time At Haddo House Wed 2nd Sept 19:00 - 21:30 Popcorn Time Mother and Toddler At Haddo House Wed2nd Sept 10:30 - 12:30 Popcorn Time At Haddo House Wed 9th Sept 19:00 - 21:30 Popcorn Time Mother and Toddler At Haddo House Wed 9th Sept 10:30 - 12:30 Popcorn Time At Haddo House Wed 16th Sept19:00 - 21:30 Popcorn Time Mother and Toddler At Haddo House Wed 16th Sept10:30 - 12:30 Haddo Arts Festival 2015: Opening Concert At Haddo House Saturday 3rd October 2015, 19:30 Haddo Arts Festival 2015: Echoes Exhibition At Haddo House Saturday 3rd October 2015, 10:00 - 22:00 Haddo Arts Festival 2015: Scottish Nature Photography

Winners Exhibition In Haddo Country park Saturday 3rd October 2015, 10:00 16:00 Haddo Arts Festival 2015: Endellion String Quartet - Chamber Concert At Haddo House Sunday 4th October 2015, 11:30 - 13:00 Haddo Arts Festival 2015: Echoes Exhibition At Haddo House Sunday 4th October 2015, 10:00 - 22:00 Haddo Arts Festival 2015: Songsmiths At Haddo House Sunday 4th October 2015, 19:30 - 21:30 Haddo Arts Festival 2015: Peter Donohoe - Piano Recital At Haddo House Monday 5th October 2015, 19:30 - 21:30 Haddo Arts Festival 2015: Secrets of the Haddo Attics with Simon Welfare At Haddo House Tuesday 6th October 2015, 19:30 Back to the Future Trilogy and more At Haddo House Wednesday 21st October 2015, 15:00 - 22:30

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Haddo House Horror At Haddo House Friday 30th October 2015, 18:00 - 23:30 Haddo House Horror At Haddo House Saturday 31st October 2015, 18:00 - 23:30 F.O.C.U.S. Artistry and Design Fairs 2015 In New Inn Hotel Saturday 31st October 2015, 10:00 - 16:00 Give Blood - Ellon At Ellon Kirk Centre Thursday 10th December 2015, 16:00 - 20:00 Give Blood - Ellon At Ellon Kirk Centre Thursday 17th December 2015, 16:00 - 20:00

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Ladymire Equestrian Centre The centre is situated on the out skirts of Ellon, just off the bypass, 2 miles from Ellon town centre.

We started off some years ago and with hard work and a great team the centre has steadily developed, providing riding for all ages and standards. We are very proud of our horses and ponies they are fun characters who always try their best to please. There daily work means meeting all types of people, young and old. Whoever you are they provide a safe well trained mount that will look after you.

The centre is set in the banks of the Ythan and part of Logie Estates, the countryside is beautiful, with lots of wildlife making hacking a fantastic experience, wild deer and red squirrels often pop out of the woods to say hello and then scarper back off, Otters can often be seen in the river and playing on the banks whilst you hack alongside. When the weather is less favourable which as we know it can be in Scotland we have an indoor riding arena to keep the weather at bay. This allows us all year riding, our outdoor arena and private riding tracks offer a quiet and safe environment for all. We also provide for birthday parties and other special occasions and are always open to other ideas.

So if you are of a mind to give riding a go and meet the Ladymire Team please give us a call, come and see us and enjoy the experience

» We cater for all standards of rider from those who have never ridden before, to the accomplished serious rider. » We cater for all ages starting around 3 yrs old and no upper limit. » A friendly environment for everyone. » Well trained safe horses and ponies. » Fully licenced and insured. » Riders can join our private saddle club, training how to ride and care for your horses and ponies.

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