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News from the Community Council The start of 2016 has certainly been a challenge for Ellon. Following another hugely successful Gig At The Brig Event the town was subjected to record breaking water levels in the Ythan in the first week of January which unfortunately affected at least 59 homes in the town. The previous record level was witnessed in 2012 and only four years later we experienced serious flooding again. The initial response, led by the emergency services and Aberdeenshire Council, drew widespread praise for the speed and practical help provided.

The Community Council worked with Aberdeenshire Council to communicate important messages via social media in the first few days and we hope you found this useful.

As the town entered the recovery phase, Aberdeenshire Council involved a number of local bodies to assist with the aftermath and coordinate the many offers of support. This led to the establishment of the AB41 Flood Response Group led by Tom Craggs of the Community Council. We all need to remember that those who were affected may need support for many months to come and the Flood Response Group will remain in place for as long as is necessary. [https://www.facebook.com/ECCfloodresponse] Other matters on the Community Council agenda over the winter have included consideration of the proposed new cemetery. We have lobbied Aberdeenshire Council to consider whether the location opposite the Brewdog factory is in fact now appropriate.

Recent planning applications which may see waste disposal plants built next to it have triggered such considerations.

The Ellon Christmas Lights event was another major success but the street lights took considerable punishment from storms Abigail and Frank. At least 5 lights were irreparably damaged and had to be removed to protect the public. One of our partners who erects the street lights has also already indicated that they will not be in a position to do so next year.

As a result of both of theses factors the Community Council will be evaluating the future shape of the Christmas Lights offering in the town over the next few months.

Sandy McDougall

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3 new grey electrical cabinets You may have spotted 3 new grey electrical cabinets being installed around the town centre in November. These are new Pop Up Power Supplies which can now be used by any organisation to run an event, stall etc. in the town.

Noisy generators and the problems of keeping them topped up with petrol are now a thing of the past. The Community Council and Aberdeenshire Council have been working together for 18 months to fund and install the 3 units. One is in the Market Street car park, one is in Neil Ross Square and one is outside the TSB bank. The unit in Neil Ross Square has already been used for the Christmas lights activities and the Farmers Market and the one at the riverside is used to power the new lights on the trees.

The units will help event organisers overcome one of the major hurdles which is how to access a power supply safely. The installation

and units have been funded through Developer Obligations funding which is being used by Aberdeenshire Council and the Community Council to implement a number of improvements to the town centre.

The Community Council are the custodians of the units and are responsible for the hire and maintenance. Prospective users can arrange access by contacting the CC and a user’s agreement to cover a nominal charge to cover costs will be provided which will be far less than the cost of hiring and running a generator.

Nick Langan, who led the project for the CC said “ We are pleased to see the project to install power supplies for events finally come to fruition and thank Aberdeenshire Council for their support in managing the installation. We hope that this will stimulate more events like the Farmers market which has enlivened the town centre on Saturday mornings” Sandy McDougall

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How to Write a CV While it’s tempting to dust off your last CV and just add an extra couple of lines for your current job, sometimes it’s best to start from scratch. There’s a wealth of advice on CV writing to be found on the internet, but to get you started, here are a few of our top tips:

Include a link to your LinkedIn profile, but only if it’s up to date.

Personalise it. Ideally, amend your CV for each job application, making sure you reference any skills that were mentioned in the job description.

Present it well. Use a clear font, make sure everything lines up well, and separate sections with sub-headers. Search online for a template to make it easier.

Keep it brief. There’s no need to detail every job you’ve had if they’re not relevant to the position you’re applying for.

Check for grammar and spelling mistakes, and ask a friend to look over it for you.

Avoid repetition. If you’ve had a similar job role at several companies, there’s no need to keep repeating the same skills. Try to focus on added responsibilities for each role, to show career progression.

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27 April IS THE NEXT DEADLINE

Spring bulbs should be poking through the rich soil and we will have ‘Marched’ our clock’s forward; enjoying more daylight and a sprinkle of sunshine and everyone will have a smile on their faces again.

Talking of smiles - why not pop along to Face Renew and see what Camilla and her team can do for you.

Phil has some great advice and a brand new shop in the centre of town to visit. I’m a bit excited to welcome Wiltshire Farm Foods to the magazine. I’m delighted to report that they have a vast selection of foods on offer and it’s not just for the elderly and infirm. Gardening – mowing the lawn – a chore for some - Eazilawn is at hand to replace with a beautiful artificial one.

The Rowett are looking for males for a study about wholegrain in our diets, could you help them out and take part in the study? Why not try a new hobby some guitar lessons or is it time to start learning to horse ride?

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McDonald Golf Club Pro-Am The 28th McDonald Golf Club Annual Pro-Am tournament will take place at the Club on Friday 29th July this year.

Such is the importance of this event to the Club’s finances preparations are already underway.

A Pro-Am Committee has been formed and they are now looking for support from business people and individuals throughout Aberdeenshire and beyond to input the event.

The Tournament has been going since 1989 and is run by the Scottish Professional Golf Association who are based at Gleneagles. It gives Golf Club members the opportunity to play alongside a Tartan Tour professional and is an interesting insight into the professional game.

Over the years the number of teams entering the event has gone down but Ellon Golf Club professional Sandy Aird is confident

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things can improve this year despite the downturn in the Oil Industry. “ We’ll be working really hard to have a successful day” says Sandy.” All Golf Clubs are finding it difficult at the moment but we will try our best to maximise the support we get”.

A Sports Dinner is being run at the Club in conjunction with the Pro-Am and Tickets priced £30.00 are now on sale for this. The date for your diary is Friday April 1st. After dinner speakers are Craig Brown (Ex Aberdeen FC and Scotland Team Boss) and Alan Tait (Ex European Tour Professional and now BBC Radio Scotland Presenter).

The McDonald Golf Club Pro-Am committee are determined to keep their Pro-Am Tournament going and will be working hard to make this a successful year.

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Re-mortgaging:

Why there’s never been a better time how to re-evaluate their spending for the coming year. With interest rates still very low across the market, there has never been a better time to do so.

With the festive period over, many individuals will be looking to adjust their finances after overspending throughout Christmas and New Year.

Looking forward to the year ahead with new beginnings on the horizon, many individuals turn to address their finances, planning on

A consideration when looking into sorting out finances could be to remortgage property.

Mortgage rates tend to be much lower than personal loan and credit card rates, and can in turn, help those struggling to make payments gain control over their finances again after a few hectic months of splurging.

Phil Anderson, managing director of Phil Anderson Financial Services Ltd discusses the benefits of

remortgaging and why now is the right time to do so…

To make home improvements: Refreshing your home, making home improvements, or adding an extension to your property can help increase the value of it over the long term.

By investing smartly in your property, the value of the property will go up and in the long term, individual’s sense of having a clear financial plan will also benefit well-being.

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debts such as credit cards. By remortgaging property, this can help clear those debts on high interest fees, as mortgage interest rates are usually much cheaper than credit card fees.

However, before doing so, it is advised to discuss this with a mortgage adviser to ensure all monthly mortgage debts can be paid comfortably.

Equity release: If your property’s value has risen, then you may be able to have some of its equity released to use where it may financially be needed.

Although the value of your mortgage loan will increase, you will be able to manage other debts accordingly, decreasing the risk of running into trouble with high, unattainable interest rates.

You can save more money: It is much easier for individuals to save money when not having to pay excessive credit card interest rates. With a manageable mortgage, it is much easier to save and put money away for future investments. This could include property, children’s education, holidays or extra curricular activities.

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When considering remortgaging property in settling other debts, it is important to note that the remortgaging process usually takes about one month. However, this can vary under the individual’s circumstances.

It is also advised that those looking to remortgage should seek the advice of an independent financial adviser to ensure they get the best deal possible, and can afford the new mortgage payments comfortably.

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Ellon Conversation Café is going to

be held on the last Thursday of every month at the VSA Carers Support Service at 71 station Road, from 10.30 till 12 noon. It’s an opportunity for people to meet new people & have a fly cup and a blether and is open to all. There will usually be an activity of some sort as well – the January one had a jewellery making workshop.

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What’s on in & around ELLON

Ellon Pop-Up Shop At Ellon Library Fri 4th Mar 10:30 - 14:00

Writing Group At Ellon Library Wed 23rd Mar 13:30 - 15:30

Writing Group At Ellon Library Wed 9th Mar 13:30 - 15:30

Knit & Natter At Balmedie Library Thurs 24th Mar 10:00 - 12:00

Knit & Natter At Balmedie Library Thurs10th Mar 10:00 - 12:00

Ellon Cinema: Hail Ceasar At Victoria Hall Sun 27th Mar 18:00

Ellon Pop-Up Shop At Ellon Library Fri 11th Mar 10:30 - 14:00

Ellon Cinema: Capture the Flag At Victoria Hall Sun 27th Mar 15:00

Ellon Cinema: Dad’s Army At Victoria Hall Sun 3th Mar 18:00

Writing Group At Ellon Library Wed 30th Mar13:30 - 15:30

Writing Group At Ellon Library Wed 2nd Mar 13:30 - 15:30

Ellon Cinema: Alvin & the Chipmunks At Victoria Hall Sun 13th Mar 15:00

Knit & Natter At Balmedie Library Thurs 31st Mar 10:00 - 12:00

Rhymetime At Balmedie Library Wed 2nd Mar 14:00 - 14:30

Writing Group At Ellon Library Wed 16th Mar 13:30 - 15:30

HHCOS 70th Anniversary Gala Concert At Haddo House Sat 2nd Apr

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Ellon Cinema: The Danish Girl At Victoria Hall Sun 21st Feb 18:00 Writing Group At Ellon Library Wed 24th Feb 13:30 - 15:30 Knit & Natter At Balmedie Library Thur 25th Feb 10:00 - 12:00 Ellon Pop-Up Shop At Ellon Library Fri 26th Feb 10:30 - 14:00

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Scents Appeal Buying perfume for a loved one this Valentine’s, or Mother’s Day but don’t have a clue where to start? Read on...

We tend to think of perfume as French, but there are some fantastic British fragrance houses. Take Deco London. Launched in 2015, Deco London has created a select range of six fragrances, three for her and three for him. Each one is a real delight, with multiple, complex layers. At £75 a bottle, they’re pricey, but if you’re looking to splash out this Valentine’s, they’re well worth it.

Perfume can be split into several ‘types’, although many fragrances cross categories. The main types are:

Floral Feminine and unashamedly romantic, floral perfumes range from ‘sugar and spice’ sweetness to grown-up sophistication. If she likes Beautiful by Estee Lauder, try Kukui by Connock London – a delicious, grown-up blend of gardenia, bergamot and white flowers, that’s warmed by notes of sandalwood, vetiver and white amber. (You may have guessed that it has pride of place on my bedside table.)

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Citrus Fresh, vibrant and invigorating, citrus based fragrances are fun and light-hearted. Think scents of lemon, grapefruit, mandarin, and other refreshing notes. If she likes Happy by Clinique, she’ll love Miller Harris’s Citron Citron.

Fruity Similar to citrus scents, fruity fragrances are uplifting and cheerful. If she has a bottle of DKNY’s Be Delicious at hand, try surprising her with Jo Malone’s English Pear and Freesia cologne.

Oriental Exotic, sensual scents that demand attention, oriental fragrances are warm and rich, with notes of musk, vanilla and amber. They were all the rage in the 80s, but these days tend to be softened slightly with other scents, such as floral notes. If she’s a fan of Angel by Thierry Mugler, try Deco London’s Constance.

Woody/chypre Warm and musky, with hints of sandalwood, cedar, vetiver and moss, these fragrances conjure up images of walking through a forest at sunset. If she loves spritzing on Miss Dior, treat her to Vanilla and Cedarwood by Kiehl’s.

Oceanic Invigorating, refreshing and easy to wear, ‘oceanic’ covers a wide range of ‘clean smelling’ fragrances, from crisp white linen to ocean spray. If she’s a fan of Cool Water Woman by Davidoff , treat her to Inis by Fragrances of Ireland.

People have been dabbing on fragrances for thousands of years. In Cyprus, evidence has been unearthed that perfume was being manufactured at least 4,000 years ago. It’s played an important role in cultures and religious occasions across the world, so it’s no surprise that one of the gifts the three wise men chose was myrrh – an essential oil used predominately for its scent. What gift will you choose to bestow this Valentine’s?

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Banana and Walnut Loaf

Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 60-70 minutes Ingredients 225g plain flour 2 level tsp baking powder 80g softened or spreadable butter 1 large egg (beaten) 110g caster sugar 4 medium bananas (peeled) 50g walnuts (chopped) Zest 1 lemon Demerara sugar for sprinkling Method Preheat oven to 180C / gas 4. Grease and line a 2lb loaf tin.

Mash three bananas to a pulp and chop the fourth.

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Sift the flour and baking powder together into a separate bowl. Add the butter, egg and caster sugar. Using a mixer mix everything together for a minute or two.

Add the mashed and chopped bananas and briefly whisk them into the mixture. Fold in the chopped walnuts and lemon zest.

Spoon the cake mixture into the prepared tin. Sprinkle with Demerara sugar.

Place in the pre-heated oven so that the top of the tin is in the centre. Bake for 6070 minutes until a skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean.

Let the cake cool for 10-15 minutes then turn out on to a cooling rack.

This cake is good served warm with crème fraiche, cold, or even toasted.

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Which Pillow?

the shortest life span.

You might spend hundreds on a comfortable new bed, but did you know your pillow can impact on your quality of sleep and your general health and wellbeing?

A good pillow should hold your head in alignment with your shoulders and spine to guard against potential neck or back pain. The correct choice depends on your body shape and preferred sleeping position.

If a tummy sleeper, go for a softer, lower pillow.

Back sleepers need a medium thickness pillow and side sleepers should opt for a medium-high thickness. You then have a range of fillings to choose from.

Synthetic pillows are cheap and good for allergy sufferers but they flatten quite quickly and have

Feather pillows last longer, are inexpensive, soft and easy to shape but sometimes the feathers poke through and they are not good for allergy sufferers. Down pillows are similar but softer, more luxurious - and more expensive!

Memory foam pillows retain their shape, offer good support and are durable, but they can be heavy and hot.

Latex pillows are cooler and more airy than memory foam and are also soft and supportive, but they can be expensive.

Other fillings include micro bead, water, buckwheat and wool.

So, before you buy your next pillows, shop around first and explore all the options!

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Wiltshire Farm Foods

launches new campaign led

by Fern Britton Wiltshire Farm Foods, the UK’s leading provider of home-delivered frozen ready meals, is launching a new national advertising campaign starring TV personality, Fern Britton.

Richard Speak runs the Ellon office for Wiltshire Farm Foods, and said “It’s fantastic to have Fern Britton starring in our advertising. She joined us all at our conference last year, and I was delighted to meet her. Fern has a real passion for our business, and is genuinely interested in the meals themselves, and the outstanding service we provide.”

“She has a busy lifestyle, and I was interested to hear

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she has placed an order herself and tried a number of meals from the range.”

As Fern herself says “Wiltshire Farm Foods provides an outstanding service that means everyone can enjoy the convenience of a tasty meal, every day.”

That range now includes “Nutritious and Delicious”, meals which are less than 400 calories and low in salt and saturated fat, as well as more than 150 gluten free meals. There are also hearty and mini meals, to provide options for a range of appetites, and a broad selection of desserts and cakes.

In total, there are now more than 300 delicious meals available, all cooked fresh then quick frozen to lock the goodness in. What’s more, there is free delivery by friendly local drivers from Wiltshire Farm Foods.

Richard and Morag have

been running Wiltshire Farm Foods now for three years out at their base at Balmacassie Commercial Centre (behind Tesco).

They currently employ 13 staff who are from Ellon, Peterhead and Aberdeen.

Customers can purchase direct from them as they are open 8am-4pm MonFri, but the bulk of the customers have their meals delivered direct to their door. We deliver weekly to Aberdeen, Ellon and Inverurie and all around the Shire.

The new Delicious and Nutritious range is for the more health conscious, but there is a fab range of foods. Catering for small appetites, gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, in fact something for everyone old and young.

For information about Wiltshire Farm Foods, contact 01358 725 200 or visit: wiltshirefarmfoods.com and ask for a free brochure.

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Catherine

Ladies and Gentleman by attending this special dinner, you will be helping Royal Marines like Paul Barrett to move forward onto the life they so richly deserve. I believe they were and in some cases have sacrificed much in our country’s name, I also believe they have earned the right to our help.

I also have a close relationship with 45 Commando RM, where a few years ago a garden of remembrance and reflection was built, I was delighted to help with this project. This garden is a place where the marines can spend time, as well as remember those who have fallen in the service of our Nation. Many of those who’s names are on the memorial I knew well. Recently I stood there with Colour Sgt Paul Barrett who was profoundly wounded in Afghanistan. As we looked at the names on the memorial whom we both knew Paul said, “Catherine, my name should be on there” Paul then said, “I owe it to those marines who did not come home to live the very best life that I can” and he does, Paul Barrett is a credit to the Corps, his family and those of us who care deeply about him. If you ask Paul Barrett who has helped him through his recovery plan, he will quickly say the Corps, family, friends and the RMCTF.

A donation will be made to the Royal Marine Charitable Trust Fund. A silent auction will also be conducted to help raise valuable funds.

To book your ticket/table Tel: 07879 854 927 Email: cylross@aol.com

Catherine R. Ross MBE

Ticket Price is £1000 Includes overnight accommodation in a 5* Edinburgh Hotel. Travel to and from your hotel to the Ship.

The enviable experience of dining on the Royal Yacht Britannia

Air Commodore Andy Hine OBE MA RAF

Catherine is relentless in her pursuit of offering kindness and material assistance to Servicemen, especially those who have fallen on hard times. She is fiercely proud of the United Kingdom’s Armed Forces and all that they have done for our nation. She is equally determined that they rightfully receive the support and respect that she feels they deserve and she has dedicated her whole life to this cause. We are very lucky to have benefited from her boundless and unceasing energy, compassion and commitment.”

Catherine is also very impartial in her attitude towards the Royal Navy, the British Army and the Royal Air Force. She will support anyone in difficulty no matter what his or her background.

One story perhaps best describes what Catherine stands for. She made a promise to a very badly injured Royal Marine that she would help him climb Ben Nevis if his injuries ever stabilised enough to allow him to have a go. Sure enough, three years later and in foul weather, Catherine and a group of Royal Marines made the climb up and down Ben Nevis, allowing this injured gentleman to fulfil his ambition in spite of significant physical difficulties. When Catherine makes a promise, she sees it through.

For Catherine it is not merely about raising funds, it is far more. She gives up her home so that Service people and their families might enjoy holidays; she travels the length and breadth of the United Kingdom just to be with Servicemen who need a helping hand; she takes Servicemen to and from medical appointments; she networks feverishly with influential people and organisations, never for herself but always for those who have served their country.

It has been one of the greatest privileges of my life to have been made to feel part of the family that is the Royal Marines. Those who serve do so with great courage and commitment. Along the way I have gained many sons who have continued our relationship long after they have left the Corps.

Thank you for taking the time to read the information on this wonderful dinner onboard HMY Britannia on Saturday, 5th March 2016.

“I have known Catherine Robertson Ross MBE for many years. During this time I have seen her in action on a number of occasions raising funds for various Service charities and more generally, supporting current or retired Servicemen and women in many different ways.

When it comes to supporting the Armed Forces, Catherine is the most committed individual I have met in my 30 years of service. Helping disadvantaged Servicemen and Servicewomen is her passion, it is her life.

A Message from Catherine Robertson Ross MBE

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Reading, Writing and Numbers Through Aberdeenshire Council’s Community Learning and Development (CLD), there is a free and confidential service to help people with reading, writing and numbers.

It is delivered by the Ellon CLD team, however it is available throughout the whole of Aberdeenshire (through CLD) for any member of our communities who could benefit from our support..

Examples of people we have given support to are: »» Parents who are not coping with their children’s homework due to their own lack of skills and confidence. »» Farmers who are needing to improve (and in some cases learn from the basic level) reading, writing and numbers due to changes in processes and legislation the amount of paperwork they are required to do has changed dramatically over the past 10/15 years. »» Engineers/Oil industry/Construction workers who gain promotion and move into management and then need to seek help as they do not have the literacy skills to flourish and progress. »» Care workers: who are now required to gain SQA qualifications, where in the past they would of managed with very low levels of literacy. »» Lower level catering workers who now need to obtain qualifications such as Food Hygiene, where previously they would have not required to read and write over and above labels etc. »» Young adults who through no fault of their own have had a disjointed education due to their family travelled because they were in the Forces, but are now finding it difficult to gain employment or access to college »» Young adults who have been in care and often have a patchy education due to moving homes.

People come to us for many reasons. We have had adults in their 50’s and 60’s who have lived their lives hiding the fact that they are illiterate, however in this changing world of technology it is becoming harder to hide. Whilst public stigma is perhaps lowering due to campaigns, in the 70’s and 80’s like “On the Move” and “The Big Plus”, an individual who has literacy issues will often feel isolated, lack confidence and have a deep feeling of low self-esteem and selfworth. It is demoralising and often people with so much potential will struggle to see what they can achieve as they have been told from a young age that they are “stupid”.

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We also offer support to people who struggle with English as a second or third language.

They may have moved here through work, poverty, marriage and really need support to learn the language so they can integrate in the community and become an active citizen.

Recently this has been the case due to oil workers returning home due to cuts in contracts and often families who only speak Portuguese or Chinese find themselves in a rural community and completely detached.

To run this valuable service we have a team of amazing volunteers who give up their time to be trained and supported to deliver 1:1 sessions with those who need it.

In Ellon we have just completed a training programme called SALL (Support for Adult Learning) and have ten new volunteers joining our existing team, and they are ready to get out there and help others Vikki Carpenter Community Learning and Development Worker

Walking Football Walking Football for those of a certain Vintage has returned to the Ellon Meadows Sports Centre after a Christmas, New Year, January break.

After the turn of the year The Meadows Games Hall was used during the whole of January for New Academy pupils exams.

Thankfully the Walking Football gents can get back to the business of trying to keep fit and normal service will be resumed on Tuesday 2nd February and each Tuesday onwards with a 10-30 am Kick Off. Anyone interested in coming along to this fast growing fun filled hour of good old fashioned exercise should contact Colin Grant on 01358 721254.

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MONDAY

Ellon Photographic Club 1900-2030 Ellon Community Centre (T: John 01651 842070)

PIYO Station hotel 0915-1000 T: Sandra 07935369898

Metafit 2030-2100 Victoria Hall (T: Amanda 07528 572796)

Jazzercise 1000-1100 Victoria Hall (T: Claire 07824 552883)

TUESDAY

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) Dru Yoga 1600-1730 Auchterellon School (T: Pauline 01358 722648) Weightwatchers Kirk Centre Coffee Shop 5pm (T: Olive 07735575127) 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)

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Ellon Ramblers 0900 Ellon Community Centre (T: Bill 01358 723023) Body Combat 0915-1000 Victoria Hall (T: Amanda 07528 572796) Camera Club (1st & 3rd Tuesday of month) 1000-1200 Ellon Community Centre (T: Tom 01358 722273)

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) Fitness Yoga Kirk Centre 1930-2015 T: Sandra 07935369898 Adult Dance Classes 2000-2100, Auchterellon Pavilion (T: Roslyn 07982597640)

WEDNESDAY Metafit 0915-0945 Victoria Hall (T: Amanda 07528 572796)

Body Conditioning 1000-1100 Victoria Hall (T: Amanda 07528 572796)

Ladies Badminton 1030-1130 Ellon Meadows T: Lynne 07788 587280

Phase IV Cardiac Rehab Exercise Classes Ellon Meadows Centre Tuesday 11.45am – 12.45pm

CREATE! Crafts & Hobbies (1st/3rd Wed of mth) 13001530 St Mary’s Hall, Ellon (T: 07881 898686 / 07835 250777)

Ellon Duke of Edinburgh Award Group 1230-1330 Ellon Community Centre (T: Annette 729237)

Metafit 1830-1900 Victoria Hall T: Amanda 07528572796 Jazzercise 1900-2000 Ellon Community Centre (T: Claire 07824 552883) Kettlercise Express Kirk Centre 6.45pm-7.15pm.

(Booking essential) T: Sandra 07935369898

Dru Yoga 1900-2100 Castlepark Community House (T: Pauline 01358 722648)

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) Dog Care & Obedience 1900-2100 Victoria Hall (T: Myra 01358 722501)

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Garden View Lovely Lilies (and a spot of hard-pruning)

The first day of spring this year is officially March 20th . Trees are blossoming and daffodils are in bloom. The garden has woken up from its winter sleep and is full of promise.

But promise is not enough. A beautiful garden does not happen by chance. So what are the top jobs for March gardeners?

Pruning features large! Hard-prune those late flowering shrubs like Buddleia, Leycesteria and Lavateria, but only if the risk of heavy frost is past.

Spring-flowering plants such as Forsythia and Winter Honeysuckle should be pruned immediately the flowers fade.

If you haven’t already pruned your bush roses, now is the time. Leave about an inch of last year’s growth to encourage bushiness and lots of flowers. Shrub roses don’t need such radical treatment but would benefit from losing a third of their old, thick, woody stems.

I’ve found terracotta pots best because they provide enough weight to prevent these tall plants tipping over.

Lilies need an open planting mixture which drains well so I use a mixture of potting compost plus a soil-less multi-purpose compost. The bulb tips should be a couple of inches below the compost.

Keep in a sheltered spot and water when the surface of the compost looks dry. Once the buds have formed, feed weekly with dilute tomato food until late summer. When the blooms fade, cut the stems down and place in a sheltered spot.

Each spring, scrape away a couple of inches of compost and add fresh mixture, then repeat the instructions above. Treated like this your lilies will reward you for three or four years before they need re-potting.

There are a plethora of colours and scents available, so there is a lily for everyone. Try them. I guarantee you’ll be as in love with lilies as I am.

Lift congested clumps of snowdrops while they still have leaves showing.

Finally, stay on top of the weeds. If you leave them, weeding quickly becomes an insurmountable chore.

Ok, we’ve dispensed with the hard work, now it’s time to look ahead.

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Tai Chi 1900-2000 Meiklemill Primary School (T: Jean 722063)

Body Combat 1930-2015 Victoria Hall (T: Amanda 07528 572796)

Kung Fu (Adults) 1930-2030 Ellon Community Centre (T: Paul 07824 660232)

Kick Boxing 2015-2115 Victoria Hall (T: Mark 07714 679137)

Adults Dance Classes 2015-2115 Auchterellon Pavillion (T: Roslyn 07982 597640)

FRIDAY

THURSDAY 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) PiYo Kirk Centre 1800-1900 T: Sandra 07935369898 Body Conditioning 1830-1930 Victoria Hall (T: Amanda 07528 572796) Bowling Bridge Club 1915 (oct-mar) T: Ralph 01358 722898

C-Fine, Ellon can-do & Fairtrade Food Pop Up Shop 0930-1430 Ellon Library T: Zena 01358-722517 Body Combat 0915-1000 Victoria Hall (T: Amanda 07528 572796) PiYo Ythan bank Hall 1000- 1100 T: Sandra 07935369898 Tai Chi 1000-1200 Castlepark Community House (T: Jean 722063)

Body Balance 1000-1100 Victoria Hall (T: Amanda 07528 572796) 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) 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 Weightwatchers St. Mary’s On The Rock Church Hall 9.30 am T. Olive 07735575127

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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

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The Addictive Fitbit Want to make sure you’re completing your 10,000 steps a day, or looking to improve your training? An activity tracker can help. The FitBit is probably the best known brand on the market, with several models to choose from: The entry level Zip, at around £50, tracks your steps, distance walked and calories burned.

“So it’s a fancy pedometer then?” I hear you ask. Well, yes, basically, but it’s more responsive and you can sync it to your computer or smartphone to see your activity presented as a graph. This makes it much easier to monitor your activity levels over time and track you progress. The Zip also acts as a watch, and there are various other extras, such as the ability to log your food intake.

Feel like you’re getting your full eight hours of sleep, but still feel tired? You might want to opt for One or Flex, which track your sleep as well as your activity. They also have silent alarms, to wake you up, but not your partner. One clips onto your clothing, while Flex is worn like a watch. There are some differences in what they offer – Flex doesn’t have a clock, for example.

Charge is similar to Flex, in that you wear it like a watch, but it comes with some added extras, such as a clock. If your phone is nearby and it rings, the caller ID will come up on the Charge display. It also has a better battery life, of up to 10 days.

Charge HR is designed for people who work out regularly, as it can recognise different exercises, and has an automatic heart-rate monitor to help maximise your training.

Top of the range is Surge, at around £200. It’s been designed for people who are really serious about their sports performance, and want to monitor every aspect of their training.

For instance, you can track the route you’re running using GPS. You can also control music and read texts that come through to your smartphone.

So which one to go for? Well Zip is a great choice if you just want to check whether you’re walking those recommended 10,000 steps a day. If you cycle, run, or enjoy another sport, you’ll want to opt for a more advanced model.

Now, a warning… It is possible to get ever so slightly obsessed with the FitBit. You can easily find yourself checking it hundreds of times a day, which can distract you from real life, and you can find yourself pushing ever harder, unnecessarily. On the positive side, it does encourage you to increase your activity levels and build up your fitness.

Like so much in life, the key is moderation.

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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: Jenny 07766 337991 Roslyn Howard’s Dance 1615-1815 Victoria Hall T: Roslyn 07982 597640 Kung Fu 1800-1845 Ellon Community Centre.

T: Paul 07824 660232 TKD Minis 6:00-7:00pm at The Kirk Centre.

Contact Kay: 07803897414

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 Creative Stars 1300-1400 Ellon Community Centre.

T: Karen 07754 653489

Enjoy a ball 1435-1730 Victoria Hall, Ellon.

T: Kim 07835 336368

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Roslyn Howard’s Dance Auchterellon Pavilion 16.30pm-19.45pm 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 Kung Fu 1815-1900 Ellon Community Centre.

T: Paul 07824 660232

Roslyn Howard’s Dance 1630-1830 Victoria Hall T: Roslyn 07982 597640

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 Roslyn Howard’s Dance 16.15pm-18.15pm in the Victoria Hall T: Roslyn 07982 597640

Friday

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

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

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

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ClubGolf coaching classes Immediately after the Easter holidays, McDonald Golf Club in Ellon will once again be offering ClubGolf coaching classes for children of primary 5 school age.

McDonald Golf Club will also welcome back those who wish to complete the second year of the basic two year course. A third year may also be available dependent on numbers and availability of coaches. The classes last one hour and 15 minutes and are run by qualified coaches and the Club Professional, Sandy Aird, at three different times – 3.45, 5.00 and 6.15. Full details will be in a letter issued to primary school pupils just before the Easter holidays.

Some primary 5 pupils may get FirstClubGolf experience in school with plastic clubs and tennis balls before that but ClubGolf itself uses appropriately sized, real golf clubs and balls at McDonald Golf Club on a Thursday evening after school – the golf clubs and balls are provided by the club for those who do not have their own.

The full course of coaching covers all the basic aspects of golf and extends over two years.

Each year there are 19 or 20 lessons split between two sessions 1) the weeks between Easter and summer holidays and 2) the weeks between the summer and the October holidays – some children spend their holidays practising what they have learnt either on the course or on the short game practice area at the club.

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MONDAY 10-10.45am Core Fusion with Sandra (Fitness Yoga & Fitness Pilates) 10-11am Ladies only gym session (school term only) 11am -12 TRX – with Daniel – Limited spaces –Walk in Class 1-2pm Parent & Toddler Trampolining 4-5 & 5-6pm Afterschool Trampolining – 5-16yrs 6-7pm Kettlercise with Sandra 7.30-8.30pm 20/20/20 Total Conditioning with Sandra 20 Min Spinning, 20 Min Circuits, 20 min Abs TUESDAY 11.45-12.45pm Cardiac Rehab Class – Book 10.30-11 & 12.30-1pm Parent & Toddler Trampolining

4-5pm Run, Throw & Jump Group - 5-8yrs 5-6pm Run, Throw & Jump Group - 9-11yrs 6-6.30pm FBX (Fat Burn Extreme) with Gayle 6.45-7.15pm Express Kettlercise with Gayle 7.30-8.15 Spinning with Gayle - NEW WEDNESDAY 10-10.30am Abs Tabatta with Daniel 3.30-4.30pm Pilates with Velvet - Limited numbers classes must be booked in a block 6-7pm Kettlercise with Daniel 7-7.30pm Metafit with Daniel NEW 7.45-8.30pm Spinning with Daniel 8.30-9pm TRX – with Daniel

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8-9pm Pilates with Velvet Limited must be booked in a block

THURSDAY 10-10.30am Express Kettlercise with Sandra 11.30-12.30 Just B Fit with Velvet 3.15-4pm Teen Gym with Instr 14–16yrs 4-5 & 5-6pm Afterschool Trampolining – 5-16yrs 5-6pm Afterschool Football – 5-12yrs 6-6.30pm Tabatta with Sandra 6.45 -7.30pm + 7.45-8.30pm Fitness Yoga with Sandra -Limited must be booked in a block

6.30-7.30pm Karate - Juniors 7.30-9pm Karate - Seniors

FRIDAY 5.15-5.45pm METAFIT with Scott – starting 28/8/15 NEW SATURDAY 9.15-10am FitStars – 18mths3yrs with parent & Lisa & Fraser 9.45-10.15am Intense Spinning with Daniel Limited must be booked

10-10.45am FitStars – 3-5yrs with Lisa & Fraser 10.30-11.30 Circuits with Daniel SUNDAY 9.30-10am Metafit with Scott NEW Limited must be booked 10.15-10.45am Intense Spinning with Scott 10 --12 noon Karate – Seniors (alt Sun)

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Time to start sorting and decluttering the kids stuff!

The Ellon Nearly New Sale is on Saturday 19th March from 1-3pm in the Victoria Hall in Ellon. We sell good quality nearly new babies and children's clothes, toys, books, equipment, footwear etc.

Got stuff to sell! Then this is what you do...

To sell items at the sale

you need to email enns@hotmail.co.uk for a sellers number (these are limited to 50).

When you get a sellers number we also send an information sheet on how to price up your goods and when to drop off and collect your goods.

Any unsold items are returned to the seller after the sale. Two weeks later a cheque for the items sold is sent to the seller minus the % we take. This % covers the cost of running the sale (hall costs, hire of tills etc.) and any profit is given to charities, good causes or in answer to any Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) appeal.

The original group that started the sales had all know each other through the NCT and had helped run their nearly new sales.

We launched the sales as Ellon Nearly New Sales in March 2005 in response to the fund raising for the Boxing Day Tsunami, originally our plan was only to do this one but we enjoyed it so much that we are still going. We've generally done 2 per year March and September. To date we have donated over £16,000 to local charities, good causes and DEC appeals and we've sent out cheques totalling over £43,000 to sellers.

To buy items at the sale

Entry is £1 for adults. Come along on 19 March and pick up clothes/toys/books/equipment that you’d like to purchase.

They are all priced with a number and you just go to a till to check out!

Happy bargain hunting. A huge thanks for supporting the sales these last 11 years and for all the good causes helped.

Big thank you to all the helpers on the day too.

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VictoriaHall, Hall,Ellon Ellon 1-3pm Victoria 1-3pm th Saturday19 19 March September Saturday, £1 entry £1 entry

Buy & sell everything you need from Bump

To teens All you need to do is contact us for a sellers number, label up your goods with your seller number & price and then drop your items off the evening before the sale – we will do the rest. We take 25% commission (which goes to charity) and you get back 75% of the value of your sold goods and your unsold items.

For a sellers number or more information please

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