Issue 12 Deeside gazette

Issue 12 Mid June to Mid July

Deeside Edition Free Publication

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Issue 12 Mid June to Mid July

Deeside Edition Free Publication

This year is going fast. Blink and you’ve missed half of it already!

deadlines : Joint July/Aug mag 30 June 2012

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June...

At last I’ve managed to compile a list of clubs and classes for the surrounding area. I don’t have everything that is on but a good crosssection to get the listing started. If you attend any of the classes and want to update the details please just contact me direct.

Details are to the left, by whichever means suits you best. Likewise if a class has closed then let me know and I’ll remove it.

Easter Anguston Farm is hosting for NEOS this September and if there are any budding artists still seeking a venue then give them a call. Last year I only managed to touch on a few of the open days but am blocking out the whole week this year! It’s definitely worth it.

If you are heading into Aberdeen then do pop into the Claremont Gallery and enter the prize draw to win an exclusive Jubilee scarf. Or go to Junction Arts and see Elaine’s excellent exhibition.

Our next copy deadline is 30 June and that is for the joint July/August issue.

I hope you’ll enjoy this the mid-June to midJuly issue.

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Fresh Meat

Fresh Fish

Fresh Fruit & Veg

Bakery

Welcome to Haigs Food Hall...

James and Julie Haig have moved their existing national and international award winning business into Aberdeen city centre taking them back to their roots.

This family run business on Schoolhill, Aberdeen is leading the way. After spending many years working with Harrods, Selfridges, Gordon Ramsay, Spencer House, the Ritz and Daylesford Organic and being highly commended by Gary Rhodes in his search for local food heroes, this local couple have put everything they have learnt together under one roof to bring you an unique food shopping experience.

There is an onsite butchery upstairs with a viewing area where you can see the butchers hard at work, here we can cater for bespoke orders.

James and Julie are working together with local and small producers to bring you the

quality products you would expect from a high class butcher right into the heart of our city. Also available is fresh fish, fresh fruit & veg and even an onsite bakery where we make our national award winning pies.

Haigs have opening times to suit busy lifestyles too:Monday – Wednesday 8am – 6pm Thursday 8am – 7pm Friday – Saturday 8am – 6pm Sunday 11am – 5pm Fantastic Barbecue Promotion: Any 3 packs only £10.

Email enquiries@haigsdirect.co.uk to join our email database, quote “gazette” and we will email you a voucher!

Haigs truly will remind you of how good food used to taste, why not drop in today and have the Haigs experience for yourself.

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In Praise of Sausages Anyone for Bangers and Mash?

Nearly every part of the world has sausages of some type. The humble banger has been around for thousands of years and one of the first documented mentions of sausages was in Homer’s The Odyssey, around the 8th century BC. The word sausage is derived from the Latin for salt and they were originally made as a way of preserving lesser cuts of meat with herbs and spices. At first they were encased in animal intestine, but there are a variety of skins used now, including vegetarian and synthetic. You’re no longer limited to meat sausages either; vegetarian, seafood and cheese are all common fillings for sausages these days.

Sausages are extremely versatile. They can be served at breakfast, lunch, dinner or as a snack.

You can have them with chips, mashed potatoes, in toad-in-the-hole, on the barbecue, in pasta, wrapped in bacon at Christmas, hot or cold. And that’s just the standard variety!

It is estimated the UK has around 400 varieties of sausage (compared to Germany with around 1200) from haggis to black pudding to the standard pork sausage. You can probably find around 10 different varieties on your supermarket shelves, and that’s not including international varieties. Even in the UK, you can get saveloys, chipolatas, hot dogs and so on.

You have probably heard of the Cumberland and Lincolnshire sausages. But have you heard of the Manchester sausage (containing cloves, ginger, nutmeg, mace and white pepper)? Or the Oxford one (sage, a touch of marjoram, lemon pork and veal)? There’s even a Marylebone one (mace, sage and ginger)! Pork and apple sausages are a favourite in the West Country, and what better to wash it down than a glass of scrumpy? The regional differences are down to the meat and blends of herbs and spices used, and you’re most likely to find them at specialist butchers in the relevant areas.

The term ‘banger’ has been around since at least 1919, but became popular after World War II, when it is said that scarcity of meat led to added water in the sausage, which expanded against the tight skin on heating, and caused the sausage to explode with a loud bang!

Sausages are experiencing a bit of a revival at the moment, with more exotic fillings and better quality meat. Smoked or continental type sausages such as chorizo, salami and pepperoni are becoming common ingredients in British cooking. Germany alone has 1200 varieties of sausage, you’re bound to find something you like! Premium sausages will have no less than 70% meat, and the other ingredients will be of the highest quality.

No longer is a sausage destined just for mash and onion gravy though that’s still my favourite way of scoffing them!

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BBQ Bananas Serves 6 Takes just 10 minutes to make

If you’ve never tried these you’re missing an absolute treat. They’re the perfect finish to a family barbecue and they couldn’t be easier.

Great for the kid’s to make for Father’s Day!

Ingredients

6 unpeeled ripe bananas 6 tablespoons light brown sugar 6 tablespoons orange liqueur or brandy Ice cream or whipped cream

Preparation

Cut a lengthwise slit in each banana, being careful not to cut all the way through.

Spread open slightly. Gently pack one tablespoon of brown sugar inside each. Drizzle the liqueur or brandy over the brown sugar.

Place on the barbecue for 4 minutes on each side. Top each grilled banana with a small scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Serve immediately Instead of Brandy try chocolate!

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Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Local Designer Lindsay Johnston has designed a Special Edition Silk Scarf to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee and raise money for local charities.

'Corgi-Go-Round’, 90 x 90 cms, Silk Crepe de Chine Scarf usually retails at £115.

Prize being drawn at Claremont Gallery on 29th June 2012 at 5pm.

Tickets are £2 each and available at the Gallery.

All proceeds going to local charities: Mrs Murray's Cat & Dog Home, Brickfield, East Seaton, Aberdeen, AB24 1XL The Archie Foundation, Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital, Westburn Road, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZG ‘Lindsay and Yoshi’ Bespoke Designed Silk Scarves exclusively available at Claremont Gallery, 66 Claremont Street, Aberdeen, AB10 6QY. Tel 01224 596999.

To view more designs by Lindsay visit www.lindsayandyoshi.com

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Who can you talk to about ANYTHING!?

Wow! Following my article last month about real friends versus virtual friends and how much time it can take to maintain a circle of either I have had some very interesting conversations with readers of this magazine. It seems the pressure to “keep up” and be “out there” with a wide circle of friends online is quite onerous and a bit daunting for many people and costing them a great deal in terms of time resources and anxiety. In fact, just as I was checking over this article before submitting it another email has just hit my inbox from a highly regarded psychology-related website (www.PsychCentral. com) linking depression in undergraduates with the amount of time they spend on the internet, chatting and sharing messages with others etc..

On the other hand of course social media, if you manage to contain the amount of time you devote to it, can of course be a wonderful way of keeping in touch with far flung friends and family in this global community in which we now find ourselves.

So now, continuing that theme from last month, I just want to add one more question, and that is Who can you talk to about (absolutely) ANYTHING? Friends fulfil so many important roles in our lives – keeping us company , sharing fun, sharing experiences and celebrations, support in both the good times and the trickier times too. Friends can give us laughter, courage, lend us a hand with practical tasks and so on, the list is truly endless, and good friends are amongst the very greatest riches we can ever have in our lives.

But sometimes there are very good reasons reasons why, even with the best of friendship networks, folk come to someone like me to talk about things that they feel unable or unwilling to share with anyone else. Some examples might be to avoid upsetting those who care and love them the most, or to speak very frankly and plainly

and explore ideas, plans and dreams without feeling “boxed in” by the views that those who know them best might hold about them.

So for you this month I just want to say I sincerely hope that amongst your friends, whether those close by or those you perhaps have to make more effort to keep up with by phone or other media, that you have at least one or two who you can truly talk to, anytime and in any way you need to, about absolutely anything.

But if you don’t, or if there’s ever a time that you wish to talk with a trained, highly empathic and totally objective outsider whose only interest is you and your agenda, please do get in touch.

E: Amanda@WiseLifeCoaching.com or check out my website

www.WiseLifeCoaching.com or Call me on 0845 226 2816 Thank you.

And in the meantime I hope you manage to have fun with your friends and away from your computers on these lovely long, warm (well it is this week anyway!!) summer days J

Amanda x

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Bronzed Goddess - The ultimate guide to faking a tan

by Helen Taylor

A great tan is essential for summer. We all know however that spending hours soaking up the sun’s rays is a definite no-no. It’s no surprise then that more and more of us are opting for the safe option and getting a golden glow courtesy of one of the many ‘at home’ fake tanners that are on the market.

It’s not always easy to achieve the results you’d hoped for though - most people have an ‘orange disaster’ tale to tell. That’s why we’ve compiled a definitive guide to fake tanning. It’s just in time to help you look beach-ready and gorgeous and it goes a long way to prove that with careful preparation, the right products and an hour of your time, you can successfully be transformed into a bronzed goddess.

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Step One - The right product If you’re new to self-tanning or have pale skin, it’s a good idea to start with a gradual tanning product. The result is fairly subtle which means it’s forgiving of beginners’ mistakes and it also allows you to achieve the depth of colour you want gradually.

Step Two - Planning Consider where you will be applying your tan. The bathroom is the obvious choice, but not necessarily the best. Ideally you need a fair amount of space, a full length mirror and lots of natural light. Allow plenty of time and don’t be tempted to rush.

Step Three - Exfoliate The most important stage of the process is preparation. Your skin is the canvas on which the fake tan product will be applied and it needs to be as even and smooth as possible.

Exfoliation is integral for establishing the right base. It’s best done the night before, as it allows the skin to settle overnight. If you’re going to wax your legs, then make sure you allow 24 hours between waxing and tanning to avoid dark dots that emerge as a result of the product building up in open follicles. Thoroughly removing dead skin cells will allow for an even base on which to apply the tan.

Step Four - Moisturise Moisturising is essential. Be incredibly generous with your moisturiser and ensure that it’s fragrance and colour free, as some varieties can affect the result of the tan. Pay particular attention to troublesome areas. Knees, ankles, elbows and wrists are generally drier and will soak up the tanning product if not properly moisturized, resulting in a patchy finish.

Step Five - Apply When applying the tan it’s a good idea to wear latex gloves. Work quickly but carefully, starting with your feet and methodically covering every inch of your skin evenly. Don’t forget to include your armpits, toes and backs of your ankles.

Step Six - Don’t forget hands Once you have tanned your entire body, remove your gloves and thoroughly moisturise your hands, working the cream into nails, knuckles and wrists. Apply a dot of fake tan to the back of one hand and rub it against the other, working up past the wrists.

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Step Seven - Leave to dry Drying times vary from product to product - mousses tend to work faster than creams or lotions. Whichever you use, it’s imperative that you allow it to dry on the skin fully. Speed up the process with a cool blast of air from your hairdryer. When you do dress, choose loose fitting clothes and keep away from water for at least six hours.

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Hi Sue! How are you? Thank you for subscribing me to the newsletter. It is great to receive it. And a MILLION thank you's for the editorial! It is AMAZING! Oh my goodness Sue, you rock! I can't thank you enough! If you want a microdermabrasion sometime, I would be happy to treat you as a wee thank you for all your hard work! A nice treatment before a night out!

Anyway, I am so happy with the article and the ad. Take care. Yours in total gratitude!

Penny, Fresh Aesthetics Hi Sue, Thanks for the latest issue of the Gazette.

I enjoy reading it, as it has a lot of very useful information.

A great publication!

Laureen

Hi Sue I hope you’re well. I’ve managed to get a copy of the Gazette yesterday and saw the Whole Hog advert – so exciting! It looks absolutely fantastic and I can’t thank you enough.

I was actually in Aberdeenshire yesterday to get a feel for the area and talk to as many people as possible about the Whole Hog. So many helpful people.

I’m really optimistic about the event now and you’ve been such a big part in helping with this already. I’ve seen a few sign-ups come in since the beginning of February with your publication being listed as the recruitment source, so I’m very grateful.

Thanks again for this.

Nicola Moore, Regional Events Fundraiser - Scotland

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Let’s talk wine...

F is for Fizz There is something about the pop of a cork and the effervescence of bubbles as they foam in the glass that is quite special but you don’t need to reserve sparkling wines for special occasions, they can be enjoyed any time and are perfect for summer drinking.

The character of Champagne is defined by so many different things –the cool growing conditions, chalky soil and the skill of the blender combining the 3 grapes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier from a number of villages to name a few.

With a similar climate and soil to the Champagne region and using the same production method and grape varieties, English sparkling wines are becoming a force to be reckoned with.

Continuing in its popularity is Prosecco from the north east of Italy. Usually dry, its all about the fruitiness of the Prosecco grape and is good as an aperitif.

Cava is the sparkling wine of Spain. Most of the production is in Catalonia. The production method is the same as champagne ( the traditional method) and the wine is also influenced by the warmer climate as well as the use of local grape varieties –Xarel-lo, Parellada and Macabeo . Producers sometimes put Chardonnay into the mix too.

The classic grapes of Champagne do their thing around the new world too, producers often using the traditional method, the grapes powered by sunshine.

So whether its for sharing with friends, sipping in the garden or to enjoy with canapés there will be a fizz out there for you.

Wines to try M & S carry a great selection of Champagnes and English Sparkling Wines Prosecco ‘V’ Vinivita, Italy, Oddbins £9.00 Torre Oria Brut Reserva, Spain, Oddbins £8.00

Carol is an Aberdeen based member of the Association of Wine Educators and the Circle of Wine Writers.

Bookings are now being taken for the WES 8 week Introductory evening class starting 12th September.

Pelorus Brut NV, New Zealand, Majestic Wines, Wine Raks Aberdeen Carol Brown Viisit www.wineuncorkededucation.co.uk or call Carol on 01224 312076.

Ask for the wine at : Deeside Drinks Emporium 22 Dee Street Banchory 01330 822 650

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The National Gardens Scheme

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In 1927 the National Gardens Scheme was founded with the aim of raising money for the nurses of the Queen's Nursing Institute (QNI).

The idea was to ask individuals to open up quality private gardens for 'a shilling a head'.

At that time garden visiting was already a well-established pastime, but only for a privileged few. However in the first year of the NGS over £8,000 was raised from visitors to 609 gardens. A network of volunteer County Organisers was set up and by 1931 over 1,000 private gardens were open. Country Life magazine produced a handbook, known as "The Yellow Book" because of its bright cover.

After the Second World War, the National Health Service took on the District Nursing Service, but money was still needed to care for retired nurses and invest in training so the NGS continued as before. Then in 1948 the NGS joined forces with the National Trust to restore and preserve important gardens and, in return, the National Trust opened many of its most prestigious gardens. Despite massive inflation in the postwar years, the entrance fee was held at one shilling. More realistic entrance fees were introduced in the 1970s and the gardens began to raise significant donations.

In 1980 The National Gardens Scheme Charitable Trust was established as an independent charity, with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother as Patron and Her Royal Highness Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester as President. In 1984 Macmillan Cancer Relief joined the list of beneficiary charities. In the years that followed other charities joined including Marie Curie Cancer Care, Help the Hospices and Crossroads Caring for Carers.

Of the original gardens that were opened, 120 are accessible for the 85th anniversary in 2012. In addition around 3700 more gardens will be open raising around £2.6 million.

Originally the gardens were predominantly the large grounds of stately homes with teams of gardeners maintaining them. But now many more small gardens open, from cottages to terraced houses and in a community effort many neighbouring and nearby properties open their gates on the same day to enable visitors to delight in a range of styles and plants within a few hours.

As much part of a day out to see the gardens is the opportunity to buy plants and to enjoy tea and cakes. Around 80% of the funds raised by both entry to the gardens and from the sale of plants and refreshments goes back to the NGS and in turn to their nominated charities.

If you are a regular visitor then the NGS still produces its Yellow Book which is a directory of gardens open throughout the UK (available from the website or from bookshops), and county booklets which are available from libraries or can be downloaded from the website.

In addition, both regular and occasional visitors can benefit from using the excellent NGS website (www.ngs.org.uk) where you can search within a region and even narrow the results down to a specific day.

Inspiration for your garden, raising money for charity and cake – it doesn’t get much better than that! (visit www.scotlandsgardens.org) please do mention the deeside gazette when responding to adverts

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NHS Grampian... Involving YOU Did you know that you can get involved with the work of NHS Grampian?

Patients, carers and members of the public are involved in lots of different ways; helping to make a difference to services now and for the future.

By getting involved in our work you could influence: • The design of local health buildings.

• The development of services in community settings.

• Patient safety and hand hygiene in hospitals.

• Improvements to services such as maternity, diabetes and cancer.

• NHS policies and strategies.

patients, carers and members of the public who meet four times a year to discuss topical health issues. Members of the Public Forum often listen to presentations and take part in lively discussions and group work.

If you are interested in attending one of our Public Forum meeting or finding out more about involvement opportunities please contact the NHS Grampian Public Involvement team at nhsg.involve@nhs.net or on 01224 558098.

More information can also be found on our website www.nhsgrampian.org/involvingyou

What will being involved mean for me?

Some of the benefits of being involved might be:

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Keeping up-to-date with local health issues, opportunities and information.

Making a difference.

Meeting new people.

Training opportunities.

Something to add to your CV.

You can choose to be involved in a way that fits in with you. We are looking for all kinds of people to get involved – you don’t have to have any qualifications, just have an interest in health and local health services.

If you are interested in getting involved why not contact the Public Involvement team at NHS Grampian on the details below? One way to get involved is to join NHS Grampian’s Public Forum – a group of

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'Lathallan on the Lawn' Opera concert in the castle grounds, Saturday 25 August, 7pm (picnics from 5.30pm) Tickets on sale soon!

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Ladies Luncheon at the Marcliffe Hotel and Spa - Wednesday, 03 October 2012 180,000 blind and partially sighted people don’t leave home alone. Guide Dogs is committed to changing this and delivers a world class guide dog service as part of a range of mobility services, and works to break down barriers to ensure blind and partially sighted people can get out and about on their own terms. In Scotland alone, there are 514 qualified working guide dogs, with 27 of them in Aberdeen. You may have seen several guide dogs and their owners going about our city. Our aim is to ensure that these people continue to benefit from having a partnership with a guide dog for as long as necessary and we have planned the following event to support this worthwhile charity.

Our guest speaker is Mike Gibb who was responsible for setting up DAWGS, a rehoming service for dogs. In addition, Mike is a well-known lyricist, playwright and Burns enthusiast. Mike Gibb has been commissioned to work with composer Paul Mealor (Music for the Royal wedding/ Military Wives) to write a new Anthem for the City of Aberdeen. The song was premiered by a mass choir at the Queen’s Jubilee Event in Aberdeen on 3 June.

For the first time, the Aberdeen Branch of Guide Dogs is holding a Ladies’ Luncheon at the Marcliffe Hotel and Spa on Wednesday 3 October 2012.

Please contact either of the two ladies named below to make a booking or for further information:

Mike will be accompanied by Michelle Bruce who is a professional actress, singer, producer and director. Michelle has appeared in many of Mike’s shows and she also teaches drama to children. Together they will entertain the guests with a short playlet.

Bookings may be made from late August 2012.

Pam Lowbridge pam.lowbridge@btinternet.com mobile: 07738 000205 Joan Stuart stuart.morningfield@btinternet.com phone: 01224 277143

Kumiko is a beauty and skin care centre based in

Broomhill Road, Aberdeen. It currently has a room available to rent. It is ideal for a multitude of uses and also available just as a one/two/three day a week rental ie Monday : Hypnotherapist, Tuesday : Aromatherapist

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Wednesday : Chiropractor, Thursday : Reiki Master Friday : Sports Remedial Massage, Saturday : Beautician If your clientele in Aberdeen is building up and you’d like somewhere semi-permanent for a day or two a week then give Jenny a call : 01224 594777

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We would to encourage as many ladies as possible to support this worthwhile event and look forward to seeing you there. We shall have a tombola draw with a star prize and donations towards the tombola would be most welcome.

Key messages about Guide Dogs 1.

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There are 380,000 registered blind and partially sighted people in the UK, but an estimated two million people have visual impairment.

The Guide Dog Service transforms the lives of around 4500 blind and partially sighted people every year (27 of whom live in Aberdeen).

The Guide Dog Service is at the heart of what we do, but it is not for everyone, and we are developing new services to help more people to get out and about.

We need your help; without public assistance we wouldn’t exist – the Guide Dog Service receives no government funding

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We work with everyone regardless of age, ability, gender of beliefs.

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We campaign for the rights of blind and partially sighted people to have the same freedom of movements as everyone else.

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We commit to providing a guide dog for life; a guide dog owner may have up to eight dogs in their lifetime.

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We help hundreds of children each year through our/Vision /support Services,/ Buddy Dogs programme and Kids Camps to offer a range of mobility and rehabilitation series We give children the life chances they deserve.

10. We work with the councils across the UK to ensure that their streets are safe to all members of the public.

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Craft Fayre in aid of Banff Coast Festival 16th/17th June at Delgatie Castle Fantastic event which helped raise £750 in 2011 for a very worthy cause.

Open from 9am all 7 days for food and drinks.

Closed Monday evening Tel : 01330 826530 bistro@buchananfood.com

Midsummer workshop Sun 24 June Banchory area 10 30 - 5 pm

Abundant life and living with Archangel Raphael and Bridget Mary-Clare Blessings inspiration and healing to Create abundance in your life.

Fee £35-65 you decide.

Bookings ASAP 07867801129 bridget@re-creationfoundation.com

For daily, weekly, monthly house cleans.

House clearances, decluttering, spring cleans. A companion or carer.

Mrs Hudson puts her heart into your home.

Tel : 07721 386 026

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Woodend Barn, Banchory AB31 5QA

Deeside Agricultural Association Agricultural Show.

Fun day for all the family – Adults £7, OAP’s/Under 16’s £4, Under 5’s free Website:

www.banchoryshow.co.uk Saturday, 9am - 5.30pm Last Saturday in July Annual show Location : King George V Park, Banchory Contact : Jane Winton, The Haugh, Birse, Aboyne AB34 5DA Phone: 013398 86955 Fax: 013398 86955 Email:secretary@banchoryshow.co.uk

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what’s on round and about

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Day At Drum Castle Sunday 8th July 2012, 11:00 - 17:00

Summer Kart Racing League At Deeside Activity Park Monday 2nd July 2012, 09:15 - 11:00

The Philosophy Cafe / Controversial conversations - Sociology/Surveillance At Banchory Library Thursday 21st June 2012, 19:00

Ranger Guided Children’s Walk: Fabulous Flowers & Busy Bees At Crathes Castle Tuesday 17th July 2012, 10:30 - 12:00

Moths in the Morning At Burn O Vat Visitor Centre Tuesday 3rd July 2012, 10:00 12:00

From These Parts by Right Lines At Finzean Hall, Finzean Thursday 21st June 2012, 19:30

Ranger Guided Children’s Walk: The Witches of the Woods At Crathes Castle Tuesday 24th July 2012, 10:30 - 12:00

F.O.C.U.S (Festival of Crafts Unique to Scotland) In Aboyne Green Saturday 4th August 2012 Summer Kart Racing League At Deeside Activity Park Monday 13th August 2012, 09:15 - 11:00 NEOS - Derek Robertson At Deeside Activity Park Saturday 15th September 2012, 11:00 - 17:00 NEOS - Derek Robertson At Deeside Activity Park Saturday 22nd September 2012, 11:00 - 17:00

Ballater : F.O.C.U.S (Festival of Crafts Unique to Scotland) At Victoria Hall Sunday 24th June 2012 Moths and Minibeasts Summer Safari Meet at Chapel Brae , Braemar Wednesday 4th July 2012, 10:00 - 12:00 F.O.C.U.S (Festival of Crafts Unique to Scotland) At Victoria Hall Sunday 12th August 2012 F.O.C.U.S (Festival of Crafts Unique to Scotland) At Victoria Hall Sunday 16th September 2012 F.O.C.U.S (Festival of Crafts Unique to Scotland) At Victoria Hall Sunday 14th October 2012

Bookbug Rhymetime for Toddlers at At Banchory Library Friday 22nd June 2012, 10:00 Storytimes at Banchory Library Saturday 23rd June 2012, 11:00 - 11:30

Ranger Guided Pre-School Walk: Minibeast Magic At Crathes Castle Wednesday 25th July 2012, 14:00 15:15

Bookbug Rhymetime for Babies at Banchory Library Thursday 28th June 2012, 10:30

Banchory Show In King George V Park

Antique & Collectable Fair At Banchory Town Hall Saturday 30th June 2012, 10:00 - 16:00

Ranger Guided Children’s Events: Autumn Crafts At Crathes Castle Tuesday 23rd October 2012, 10:30 - 12:00

Kinker to Banchory At Bellfield Park,Banchory Saturday 30th June 2012, 09:30 - 16:00 Bookbug Rhymetime for Toddlers at Banchory Library Monday 2nd July 2012, 14:30 Ranger Guided Children’s Walk: Brilliant Beetles. At Crathes Castle Tuesday 3rd July 2012, 10:30 - 12:00 The Tales of Beatrix Potter: Peter Rabbit & Benjamin Bunny At Drum Castle Friday 6th July 2012, 18:30 - 20:30 Romancing the Rose (SGS Event) At Drum Castle Saturday 7th July 2012, 19:00 - 20:30

Saturday 28th July 2012, 09:00 - 17:30

Corse House Center for Well-Being

Sunday 17 June 10am-3pm Come and join us for our Open Day and see what Corse House has to offer you?

Meet Janis, chat with our therapists and workshop leaders and take a walk in our Labyrinth.

Further details of timings of speakers

T : 013398 83411 E: janislouden@btinternet.com www.facebook.com/CorseHouse

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clubs and classes...

1st Aboyne Brownies Brownies is part of Girlguiding UK and caters for girls age 7 - 10 years www.girlguiding.org.uk/home.aspx Mon 4.30 - 6.00pm, Tues 5.30 - 7.00pm Aboyne Scout Hut 1st Aboyne Guides Fees £10 per quarter Wednesday, 6pm-7.30pm Aboyne Scout Hut 1st Aboyne Rainbows For girls aged 5-7 years. Names can be added to waiting list 6 months before 5th birthday. Fees £10 per term.

Tuesday , 3.45-4.45, Aboyne Scout Hut 2nd Aboyne Brownies Brownies is part of Girlgiuding UK and caters for girls age 7 - 10 years www.girlguiding.org.uk/home.aspx Mon 4.30 - 6.00pm, Tues 5.30 - 7.00pm Aboyne Scout Hut 1st Aboyne Scout Group Waiting list for all sections.

Aboyne Scout Hut Beavers 6-8 year olds - Thursday Cubs for 8-10 year olds - Wednesday Scouts for 10-14 year olds 2nd Aboyne Rainbows For girls aged 5 - 7 years. Names can be added to waiting list 6 months before 5th birthday. Fees paid by term.

Wednesday, 3.45 Term time only Aboyne Scout Hut Aboyne 50+ Ramblers Walking group for the over 50s. Walks normally between 5 - 10 miles Friday, 10am Car Park, Deeside Community Centre Aboyne Baby and Toddler Group Friday, 10am-11.30am Babies and Toddlers 0-3 years Deeside Comunity Education Centre, Aboyne Aboyne Badminton Club Ages catered for 25 yrs+.Play all year round.£3 per player per night. £40 half year membership Tuesday, 7.15 - 8.45pm Aboyne Community Centre Aboyne Bowling Club Disabled Access. During summer Aboyne Bowling Club

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Aboyne Craft Club Disabled access, for all ages and all abilities.

Bi-annual exhibition, speakers, outings, demonstrations,outings and fun!

Wednesdays, 10-12noon Aboyne Bowling Club Pavilion Aboyne Playgroup For ages from 2 to 3 and a quarter years. £7 per session, £5 concession for second child Tuesday - Thursday, 9.30am - 11.25am Gallery in the Deeside Community Education Centre, Aboyne Aboyne Primary School Chess Club Primary 4 - 7 aged children. Disabled Access.

Monday, 3.15pm - 4pm Term time only Aboyne Primary School AboyneTennis Club Further information regarding coaching, competitive tennis, social tennis and social events can be found on our website www.aboynetennis.net Aboyne Youth Group For ages 12-18 years. Drop in, tuck shop, pool table etc. Free Friday, 7pm - 9.45 pm Term time only Deeside Community Education Centre, Aboyne 1st Torphins Beavers Thursday, 3.30pm-4.30pm , Ages 6-8 years Torphins Primary School 1st Torphins Rainbows For girls aged 5-7 years, Wednesday, 4-5pm Term time only, Learney Hall 1st Torphins Scout Group For ages: 10.5 - 14 years www.deesidescouts.org.uk 2nd Torphins Brownies For 7-10 year old girls Wed 5.45 - 7.15pm Learney Hall, Torphins 2367 (Banchory) Squadron - Air Training Corps

The Air Training corps is a uniformed youth organisation supported by the Royal Air Force. For young people aged 13 and 17. www.2367sqn.org.uk Mon & Thur 7pm 9.30pm McCombie Cadet Centre, Woodside Road, Banchory Awana A free childrens club (Nursery to P7) www.bcfchurch.org.uk Wed, 6.00 - 7.30pm Banchory Christian Fellowship Church, Burn of Bennie, Banchory

Banchory & District Bridge Club For new people coming into the district, we can help with a bridge partner Tuesday, 6.50pm for 7pm start Burnett Arms Hotel, Banchory Banchory & District Round Table For men aged 18 - 45 years www.bad-rt.org Thursday, 7pm for 7.30pm Every 1st and 3rd Thursday, Banchory Lodge Hotel, Banchory Banchory Boys Football Club www.banchoryboysclub.co.uk Last Sunday of the month, 7pm Caters for children from last year in nursery to P7 for Saturday training sessions from 10 11.30am at KGV Park Banchory and then for development and competitive teams from U8 to U19 levels Banchory British Legion Banchory Community Badminton Club All abilities and ages welcome, Friday, 1011.30am, Banchory Sports Centre Banchory Cricket Club Cricket available from 8 years of age through to seniors Burnett Park, Banchory Banchory East Badminton Club For age 14 years and upwards. Mon, 8-10pm, Banchory Academy Games Hall Banchory Gymnastics Club Girls from Primary 2 upwards. Waiting list in operation Tuesday , 3.30pm - 5pm Banchory Sports Centre Banchory Singers Meet during school term times. All ages welcome. www.pinebrae.co.uk/bs/ Wed, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, Lesser Town Hall 1 Kinneskie Lane, Banchory Banchory Sports Centre Banchory, AB315XP Phone: 01330 825269 E: banchory.sportscentre@aberdeenshire.gov.uk Banchory St Ternan Football Club www.eteamz.com/banchorystternan Tuesday, Thursday , 7 - 9pm Games on Saturday 1pm Milton Park, Crathes Banchory Stonehaven Athletic Club For ages: 9 years to adult www.banchorystonehavenac.co.uk Monday Mackie Academy, Slug Road Stonehaven, AB39 3DF

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clubs and classes...

Birse Community Trust Exists to promote the common good of the inhabitants of Birse Parish and deliver wider public benefits. www.birsecommunitytrust.org.uk The Old Schoolhouse, Finzean Campfield & Glassel WRI 1st Tuesday of each month. September April, 7.30pm , Glassel Hall, Glassel City of Roses (Sweet Adelines International) Ladies singing group. Being able to read music an advantage but not necessary cityofroseschorus.co.uk Mon, 7.15-10.00pm Drumoak Church Hall, Drumoak Corse SWRI Tuesday, Evening , 3rd Tuesday of the month Corse Hall, Corse, Lumphanan Deeside Childrens Music Group From 9 - 15 years, Thursday, 4pm - 5.30pm In term time only, Aboyne Academy, Aboyne Deeside Gliding Club Instruction available to all ages groups (subject to a minimum weight / height) in flying gliders. New members welcome www.deesideglidingclub.co.uk Deeside Heritage Society Disabled access. Members and guests welcome. Tea and Coffee available.

Third Wednesday of month, September to March, Bowling Club Pavilion Deeside Musical Society We cater for ages 16 years onwards, but depending on productions we also cater for children e.g. if we are performing a pantomime. Fees £40 per session, concessions £30. Monday, 7.30pm Aboyne Academy Community Centre Deeside Orchestra Any age from 16 years and upwards. http://www.deeside-orchestra.co.uk/ Tuesday, 7.30-9.45pm Victory Hall. Ballater Road Aboyne Deeside Hillwalking Club An informal but active group, based around Banchory who focus on climbing munros and corbetts around Scotland. Minimum age 18 years We have a programme of events throughout the year, meeting approximately every 3rd weekend

Deeside Rugby Football Club Membership is open to all Games played at Aboyne Green, Aboyne and Tillybrake Playing Fields, Banchory Deeside School of Dance All types of class and singing and drama from 3yrs to adult Rdsd.co.uk Mon-Sat, Hill of Banchory South Banchory Deeside Youth Musical Theatre Age range 10 - 17 years. Theatre and musicals group performing one show per year usually in March Thurs, 6.30 - 8.00pm Deeside Community Centre Deeside Steam & Vintage Club Promotes the collection of steam and vintage machinery. Various events in the summer months from tractor runs to our annual rally Deeside Writers First meeting free. £2 per meeting thereafter. Annual membership £10 www.deesidewriters.co.uk Tuesday, 7.30pm 3rd Tuesday of the month Woodend Barn, Banchory Drumoak & Durris Playgroup beehive.thisisnorthscotland.co.uk/default. asp?WCI=SiteHome&ID=5230 Tuesday-Friday mornings, 9.15am-11.15am Crossroads Nursery, Slug Road, Banchory Drumoak Durris Crathes Bowling Club Fees: Outdoor £50. Indoor £10, Juniors £12, Young Bowlers £25, Hats £1.50 Hat nights / Afternoons Tues & Frid 7pm or Wed & Sat 2pm. All ages welcome. Bowling Pavilion, Off North Deeside Road, Drumoak Durris Junior Agricultural Club Fees - depends on the age. Ages 14-26 to compete in competitions Varies, Usually 7.30pm Kirkton Hall, Durris Durris SWRI Disabled access. Fees £12 per year.

Monday , 7.30pm 2nd Monday of the month Kirkton Hall, Durris Finzean SWRI Thursday, 7.30pm 3rd Thur of every month from Sept until April Finzean Hall, Finzean Fitness for the Over 50s Monday, 11am - 12.30pm Weekly, Sept to June, Victory Hall, Aboyne

Footstars A fun football and fitness activity for boys and girls aged 2-6 years. Currently running sessions 7 days a week in Banchory, Stonehaven and Westhill www.footstars.co.uk Friends of Durris Forests We work closely with Forestry Commission Scotland to monitor the use, accessibility and state of Durris Forest and its outliers. www.friendsofdurrisforests.co.uk Girlguiding - Banchory 3 Rainbow Units aged 5-7, 4 Brownie Units aged 7-10 and 3 Guide Units aged 10-14 but due to Waiting Lists we would like to open further Units when we can get the Volunteer Leaders www.girlguiding.org.uk Kincardine O Neil Bowling Club Any age welcome. No disabled access. £30 per annum. The club enters and plays in all local competitions. Access to the green available at all times. Tues & Sun, 7pm Summer only Bowling Green, North Deeside Road, Kincardine ONeil Kincardine O Neil SWRI Wednesday - 2nd Wednesday of each month September -May only Meeting Room Kincardine House Kincardine O Neil Under 5s Fees £2/ week includes coffee/ tea, homemade scones/ pancakes and fruit snack.

Ages 0-5 welcome. Parent/ guardian must accompany child Mondays, 10-11.30am Term Time only Kincardine O Neil Primary School Hall Lumphanan Rainbows For girls aged between 5 - 7 years Wednesday, 5pm - 6pm Lumphanan Church Hall Lumphanan SWRI Last Thursday in the month, 7.30pm Lumphanan Church Hall Noahs Ark From Bumps to 3 years of age. Mums have opportunity for a coffee and a blether!

Friday, 10am-12 West Church Hall, Banchory Raemoir WRI For any age, Tuesday, 7pm, Third Tuesday of the month, Dalvenie Gardens Resource Centre, Raemoir Lane, Banchory

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Rotary Club of Banchory Ternan Open to all rotarians www.banchory-ternan-rotary.com Wednesday, 6.15pm for 6.30pm The Burnett Arms Hotel, Banchory Royal Deeside 41 Club Friday - First Friday each month Burnett Arms Hotel, Banchory

Torphins Bowling Club All ages from 8 years, Tuesday, 7pm Torphins Bowling Club Torphins Bridge Club Everyone welcome, Wednesday, 7pm Sept to March, The Learney Arms Hotel The Square, Torphins

Royal Deeside Railway Preservation Society

Flower show, 4th Saturday in August, membership is £2, disabled access by back Upper Deeside Art Society door. Ages catered for (Members) from Annual fee of £18.00, individual workshop under 6 to over 90 fee of £20.00. Talks cover a range of arts Torphins Indoor Bowling Club related subjects, while the workshops cater All ages are welcome, Monday , 7-9pm for a variety of mediums and subjects.

Learney Hall, Torphins www.udas.org.uk Friday, 2pm Torphins Mens Club Monthly, also monthly Saturday workshops To encourage and foster good fellowship, Aboyne Bowling Club knowledge and recreation Tuesday White Crane Tai Chi Last Tuesday of every month from Sept until Classes in Tai Chi (Tai Ji) and Chi Gung (Qi April, Learney Arms Hotel, Torphins Gong). Established 2000 Torphins Parent & Toddler Group www.takeaseat.org.uk 7pm Banchory Fees: £1.50, includes tea, coffee, juice and classes held on a Monday, Aboyne classes biscuits. Healthy snacks for toddlers. on a Thursday Tuesday, 10-11.30am, Learney Hall, Torphins Woodside Playgroup Torphins Playgroup For children aged 2years 10 months to 4 We offer commissioned places for children years Daily, 9.30am-12 noon 12.45-3.15pm of 3 years and over in partnership with Burnett Park Pavilion, Banchory Aberdeenshire Council. We can offer fee paying places for children from the age of 2.5 up List your classes for FREE... to 5 www.torphinsplaygroup.co.uk Update your listing with Mon 10.00am-12.30pm, Tues-Fri 9.30ama contact number. New 12.00pm, Haberry, St. Marnan Road classes. T: 01224 318561 Torphins www.thegranitecitygazette.co.uk Torphins Senior Citizens Association Disabled access.

Tuesday, 2.15pm Have you got someone you can talk to about 3rd Tuesday of every month Learney Hall, Torphins Torphins SWRI Disabled access and facilities. For ladies aged 13 years and For a 20 minute FREE upwards. £10 anconsultation to discuss how nual fee or £1.50 per I could help you with this meeting. Transport or any other aspect of can be arranged 4th your life please call Tuesday of every Amanda on 0845 226 2816 month 7.30pm www.WiseLifeCoaching.com August - May, LearAmanda@wiselifecoaching.com ney Hall, Torphins

Railway restoration & working railway. All welcome www.deeside-railway.co.uk Mon,Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun, Daytime Light and heavy volunteer work available Milton of Crathes Visitor Centre, Crathes Saltire Tae Kwon-do Academies Age specific programmes. Ninja Kidz (4-6 yrs), Dragon Warriors (7-9 yrs), Juniors (10 12 yrs), Youth/Seniors (13+yrs) and Korean Kickboxing www.saltiretkd.com/ Scottish Accordion Music Group Sunday, 2nd Sunday of month Kirkton Hall, Durris Splat 0-5 s Music Group Children aged 0 - 5 years invited with carers.

Fee: 50p per family. Disabled access and facilities Wednesday, 2pm - 3.15pm Term time only Drumoak Church Hall Tai Chi Aberdeenshire For information about classes, tuition for groups or individuals, view the website.

Instructor member of Tai Chi Union for Great Britain www.taichiaberdeenshire.co.uk Take a Seat Adapted seated classes of Tai Chi (Tai Ji) and Chi Gung (Qi Gong) for people who are unable to stand to exercise www.takeaseat.org.uk Tom-Toms Singing group for mums and little ones form babes in arms to preschool. Ages catered for are 0 - 4 years. Fees: £1 per family per week.

At the moment our register is full www.banchoryeastchurch.org Monday, 10 -11.30am Banchory East Ternan Church Hall, Station Road, Banchory Tooters Music classes for young children in 3 age groups, Tooter Tots 0 - 2, Tooters 2 - 5 & Toots P1 & P2. Activities include singing, games, movement and instrument activities. tootersonline.co.uk

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Torphins Horticultural & Industrial Society

Torphins Tennis Club All are welcome. torphins.totaltennis.net/home/home.asp Torphins Twos Group Group for two year olds including craft and snack. Fee: £2 per session Thursday, Friday, 10am - 11.30am Learney Hall (small hall), Torphins

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Contemporary Makers’ In the 4 years since opening in 2008, Junction arts has always supported both traditional 2D artists and 3D makers alike but this will be their first ever makers only show dedicated to all things contemporary in the world of craft and design.

Elaine explains “Due to our strong belief that all types of creative practice are strong forms of art in their own right we wanted to turn the spot light on design practices such as jewellery, ceramics, textile work, knitting, wood work and the likes and if a success we want to make this an annual show.”

Nine wonderful creative practitioners will be talking part, most of which are graduates of our very own Gray’s School of Art, they are; Knitting and textile designs

by Nervous Stitch created

by Jenny Mchardy, Ceramics by Kevin Andrew Morris Graphic and ceramic duo Little Blue Twig by Lynne Strachan and Mags Gray, Jewellery by Kelly McAllister and Ashley Morris, Textile and Handbag designer Candy Coated by Fiona Thomson, Textile art by Agnes Keilloh and wood/screenprint work

by Siobhan Ogg. The show has been running since 28th April and there is still plenty time to pop in and see it for yourself.

The opening hours of the gallery can be found on the CONTACT page of the website which is www.junction-arts.co.uk. please do mention the deeside gazette when responding to adverts

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