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Issue 27 - May-June 2014

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May - the fifth month. My birthday, not that I celebrate any more! But if I was I might be tempted to have a vintage tea party on the deck in my garden!

May also brings the exams and usually some nice sunny weather. Not so good for the exams but perfect for getting stuck into the garden. I must say you keep your gardens very neat and tidy round here, bit envious of your greenfingers.

The River Festival kicks off in May and we have given you a four page pull-out to help you decide what you will manage to attend. Everything from an It’s a knockout to an old-fashioned treasure hunt by car. Any photographers out there, if you go to the facebook page of the festival you will be able to enter not one but three competitions!

I would like to welcome onboard our new advertisers, Matilda’s Vintage Tea and Crockery Hire, Simpson and Marwick Solicitors, TESOL - teach english as a foreign language courses, Temple Medical and Scottesque with their 40% sale.

Don’t forget to enter the Wordsearch competition on page 27 for a chance to win a £20 voucher for Go Health and Beauty. Our lucky winner last month was Linda Tyler.

Deadline – 20 June for the July/August magazine Any editorial content to be relevant for reading in mid-July thru to end of August and beyond.

Until next time.

Sue

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Thank you. We try our hardest to ensure accuracy of editorial content but no responsibility can be taken for any errors and/or omissions. The views expressed within the gazette are not necessarily those of the publisher or advertisers. When replying to offers, competitions and other correspondence, we would strongly recommend that you check published information with each organisation beforehand. We thank you for taking the time to read the small print. All artwork is accepted on strict condition that permission has been given for use in this publication.

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Make sure you clean your teeth before bed, as your mouth doesn’t have the same salivary protection during the night as it does during the day.

Floss - Each tooth has five sides; a toothbrush only cleans three sides. The other two sides are where most decay and foul odours originate. To clean between the teeth requires dental floss or tiny inter-dental brushes.

Clean your tongue - This is an important part of oral hygiene and works wonders with stale, smelly breath. You can use a tongue scraper or a toothbrush Give up smoking - Smoking dries the mouth, depleting the protective saliva. It also exposes your gums, soft palate and tongue to harmful and cancer-causing toxins, and it makes your breath smell.

Use a mouthwash - This freshens breath and coats the teeth with a protective layer, helping to prevent plaque build-up.

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Project leads to easier access to Blue Badge mobility scheme The application process for a national initiative that makes it easier for people with severe mobility problems to travel has been improved, allowing customers to apply online.

The Blue Badge scheme, overseen by Transport Scotland, is designed to help people with significant mobility problems to travel independently, as either a driver or a passenger, by letting them park close to their destination.

The system operates throughout the UK and, in Scotland, is managed by local authorities who deal with applications and issue badges.

The scheme does not apply to off-street car parking, such as privately operated car parks.

As part of the project to simplify the applications process for Aberdeenshire residents, customers can now apply online or phone a dedicated number for support.

Under the new arrangements, the quickest and easiest way to apply is using the online facility by visiting the www.bluebadgescotland.org Applications can also be made by phone by calling 08456 08 12 00 between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, with support also available by email at bluebadge@aberdeenshire.gov.uk The project has been developed as part of Aberdeenshire Council’s Improving the Customer Experience (iCE) project and is now being administered by the benefits team and supported by the authority’s contact centre team. The service was previously administered for several years by the council’s registrars team on behalf of the Housing & Social Work Service.

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The project team involved service representatives, including the independentmobility assessors, finance benefits officers, and customer services team.

Customers who receive support in certain categories of the following benefits may automatically qualify for a Blue Badge: • The higher rate of the mobility component of the Disability LivingAllowance • A ‘Moving Around’ descriptor for the Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment • A ‘Planning and Following Journeys’ descriptor for the Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) • A war pensioner’s mobility supplement.

• Registered blind or partially sighted • A tariff within 1-8 (inclusive) of the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme Those who don’t automatically qualify may still be able to secure a badge through assessment by an independent mobility assessor.

Chair of Aberdeenshire Council’s Policy and Resources Committee Cllr Jim Gifford said: “This is one of a number of projects currently underway as part of the iCE project to make it easier for people to access services in a way that suits them and is a great example of crossservice working.

“I would hope that those applying or re-applying for a Blue Badge will find the new process to be both easier and quicker.”

Committee vice-chair Cllr Martin Kitts-Hayes said: “As digital connectivity improves year on year it’s important that our services adapt to allow people to access them in a way and at a time that suits them.

“The Blue Badges scheme was a perfect example of a service that would benefit from measures to make the applications process more flexible and easier to access, and I would congratulate the staff from all the services involved in developing the new process.”

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Having the right garden furniture can really enhance the hours we spend in our gardens in the Summer.

To help you decide what you need, consider how you will spend most of your time outdoors. Will it be daily alfresco dining with the family, weekend barbecues with family and friends, or just you relaxing in the sunshine with a good book? Knowing the function of your furniture can help you decide whether reclining padded beds, a sophisticated dining table and chairs, or relaxed informal seating is what you need.

Of course it may be a mixture of all of the above, in which case you will need to look for versatile combinations.

The amount of space you have available should also be taken into account. You might drool over a fantastic sofa with matching arm chairs in a catalogue, but do you really have the space to accommodate it successfully, or would smaller fold-away seats be more suitable? In addition to your outdoor space, think about where you will store your furniture in Winter. Whilst vinyl covers can protect your furniture from Summer showers, it really is best kept in a shed or garage during the worst weather. This is where foldaway pieces can be incredibly practical, or in some cases, you may be able to take pieces apart for storage too.

When considering the material of your furniture, consider durability and maintenance as well as appearance. Wooden furniture is popular and versatile, but needs regular weatherproofing. Metal items require

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less maintenance, but have the disadvantage of being hot to touch in the sun. Some colours of plastic furniture also become hot, and plastic may become brittle if left outside in all weathers. Wicker and rattan pieces will need greater protection from the wet and are more easily damaged.

Cost of course will also be a factor. Plastic items are usually the cheapest, but it is generally true that you get what you pay for in terms of longevity.

Several materials offer a variety of colour choices. Remember though that white and silver reflect the light so can be uncomfortable to look at in the glaring sun, and black absorbs the heat so can become very hot. The safest colours are therefore mid-greens, greys or natural wood. Many prefer muted tones, adding style and personality through bright cushions and tablecloths.

Whatever you choose, don’t go on appearance alone. The most stylish items won’t get used if they are incredibly uncomfortable. So do try out your intended purchases in-store to ensure they will help you to enjoy the outdoors, and not leave you fidgety or stiff.

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Garden View

How low can you grow?

Mention the word ‘alpine’ to a garden designer and (in general) you’ll be given the same facial expression as a child who’s just bitten into an unwaxed lemon! Insignificant leaf growth with tiny flowers … what’s to love? Associated with badly designed 60’s rockeries, these low growing perennials really do get a raw deal. In the main, the poor little things can’t climb very far, can’t extend their roots to escape from water logged soil, and have not adapted to elongating their stems to reach the sunlight (because

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a naughty gardener planted the pot-bought specimen under the shade of a tree).

Alpines, like other successful species, have adapted themselves to their native habitats, often found clung to the side of a windy rock face way above sea level. When you observe them in the wild, you easily understand why they are so small. The exposed sites would quickly dry out large leaves, so many are small in size such as those of Hypericum olympicum, and others often silver in

colour such as the very cute Artemisia schmidtiana ‘Nana’.

Rather a mouthful to say and often not the most romantic sounding names either, take Pulsatilla vulgaris (the pasque flower) as an example. It might not win any prizes in the largest plant competition, but its ability to grow on nearly solid limestone rock is pretty impressive. So too are its beautiful flowers, delicate dissected foliage and crazy seed heads.

Until I saw a glasshouse full of alpine plants all in

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bloom at the same time I wasn’t a huge fan either, but seeing them up close and personal when displayed at waist height, you realise how wonderful these tiny creations are. Over recent years, alpines have really been appreciated for their versatility and employed in new applications. Take the humble Sempervivum ‘Othello’, famous for thriving on hot dry tiled roofs and now widely used on green roof schemes where it can adapt to the very shallow free draining soils. It’s quite a vigorous semp, with beautiful red tints in winter.

Grow in shallow containers in full sun where it will quickly

spread to around 30cm in width.

If you are looking for a plant to cover an old dry stonewall or soften the corner of a raised bed, look no further than Campanula poscharskyana ‘Stella’.

If happy, it does have a tendency to walk, but with its long flowering season and pretty purple flowers I’m sure your neighbours won’t mind if it starts appearing in their crevices too.

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Until next time, happy gardening,

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! ! Attention all Local Artists. ! !

The MBC Festival Art Exhibition will be the first event of the Festival again this year.

It will take place on the weekend of 23rd and 24th August, at the Phoenix Centre in Newton Dee Village in Bieldside.

Artists who live, work to attend church in Cults, Bieldside and Milltimber are eligible to exhibit in this lovely venue.

Information on the details for exhibiting will be available to pick up from Cults Post Office, Cults Library or the Blue Door Charity shop in Bieldside from around the end of June.

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During May + June Bronze Exhibition - Milton of Crathes The Milton Art Gallery is holding an exhibition to promote and celebrate the enduring appeal of bronze as a sculptural medium during June & July 2014. Call 01330 844664, or visit www. miltonart.com for more information.

Car Treasure Hunt Remember these from when you were a kid ? Taking in over 40 miles of some of the most beautiful scenery in Scotland. Dozens of clues to find & with a few hidden places along the way FREE ENTRY 3 FANTASTIC NEW PHOTOGRAPHY CONTESTS FREE ENTRY VIA FACEBOOK HOMECOMING - RIVER DEE - WEEL KENT FOLK

OPEN WRITING COMPETITION Rotary Club of Banchory Ternan in Partnership with Yeadon’s of Banchory Entries may be prose, poetry or drama script on the theme River Great Prizes To Be Won FREE TO ENTER

Friday 13 June Big Fat Electric Ceilidh - Woodend Barn, Banchory Box office 01330 825431 http://www.woodendbarn.co.uk

Soul/Jazz Band Burnett Arms Hotel , High Street, Banchory River Rubbish Wranglers - River Dee, Banchory Join our very own 'Wombles' for a walk along the river &have a wee clean up as you go

Saturday 14 June Come & Try Fishing - Raemoir Trout Fishery, Banchory In Association With Orvis (Banchory) 10am to 1pm Under 16's only accompanied by an adult Come & try your hand at fishing with experts on hand to show you how FREE ADMISSION *BOOKING ESSENTIAL* The Muckle Spate Find out about the Muckle Spate, the great flood of 1829, which devastated much of Strathspey, with the River Dee at Banchory rising to 27 feet !

Museum & Library , Scott Skinner Square 10am - 2pm FREE ADMISSION World War One Memorabilia Artefacts 100 Years On from the start of World War One, come & see some amazing items from the past.

East Church, Banchory FREE ADMISSION

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CREATIVE WORKSHOPS Camera-Less Photography and RuleLess Writing Friday Mornings 10am to 12.30pm From 9th to 30th May 2014 Scolty Centre, Beside Banchory Primary School, Banchory £80 including all materials BOOKING ESSENTIAL

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Community Village - Bellfield Park, Banchory Featuring a huge selection of local charities & groups with interactive stalls with activities for all the family. With an appearance by Banchory Pipe Band.

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Chainsaw Carving by Carol Adams Bellfield Park, Banchory Come and see one of Britian's top chainsaw carvers create a masterpiece live in the park 10am to 4pm FREE ADMISSION

Craft Village - St Ternan Park, Banchory A superb gathering of local crafters with demonstrations & plenty of crafts to try for yourself 10am to 4pm FREE ADMISSION

Banchory Running Club - George V Park, Banchory Open Day Run - 2pm Choose between a 7km or a 2km run Suitable for all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times FREE ENTRY Scottish Chamber Orchestra Woodend Barn, Banchory 7.30pm Relax & enjoy some world class music £12 adults, £10 conc., £5 U16 in advance.

Box office 01330 825431 http://www.woodendbarn.co.uk Jazz Supper Club - Guide Hut, Bellfield, Banchory 7.30pm Starring the ever popular Cindy Douglas with superb catering by Carol Eagles. Tickets £25 include a 2 course dinner Available from Deeside Drinks Emporium and Brown Paper Tickets http://eattothebeatbanchory. brownpapertickets.com http://www.cindydouglas.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/ CindyDouglasJazz

Duck Race - Milton of Crathes Pick your Duck & cheer it on as it meanders down the stream Ducks on sale at Tesco Banchory on Saturday 14th June 11.30 am

Historical Walk Meet Aidan Bell at the River Festival info point in Bellfield Park at 11am and 2pm for an interesting and informative walk around places of historical interest in Banchory.

Leisurely walking pace - approx. 1.5 hours. FREE TO TAKE PART It's A Ducking - Bellfield Park, Banchory Back by popular demand, this 'It's A Knockout' style challenge attracted a huge amount of entrants from all over Deeside. 12 noon Team Entries Now Being Accepted. FREE ENTRY Labyrinth Walk, St. Ternan’s Park 1pm FREE ADMISSION Ferret Race - Bellfield Park, Banchory Another very popular event, with ferrets from all over the North East at1pm

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What's On at the Barn La Cenerentola - Rossini - Live from The Met Rossini's Cinderella opera with a stunning performance from Joyce DiDonato. Not to be missed! Date: Sat 10 May 2014 At: 5:55PM Venue: Woodend Barn Prices: £5 to £20 Dancing on Sundays Dive into the free-dance form of the 5 Rhythms (Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness) to find space for being present, for joy and 'Sweating your Prayers'. Led by Martin Julich, accredited Teacher of 5 Rhythms since 1994. Book now Date: Sun 11 May 2014 At: 10:30AM Venue: Woodend Barn RSC: Henry IV Part 1 Following his production of Richard II in October 2013, RSC Artistic Director Gregory Doran continues his exploration of Shakespeare’s history plays with Henry IV Parts I and II, an epic, comic and thrilling vision of a nation in turmoil. With his crown under threat from enemies both foreign and domestic, Henry IV prepares for war. Having deposed the previous king, he is only too aware of the tenuousness of his position, and of the price to be paid if he falters. Date: Wed 14 May 2014 At: 7:00PM Venue: Woodend Barn Prices: £5.00 to £17.00 The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik A highly imaginative one man show telling the story of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Exlporer Date: Fri 16 May 2014 At: 1:30PM Venue: Aboyne Theatre Prices: £4.50

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Tromolo Productions: Biding Time (remix) Biding Time (remix) is a response to Pippa Bailey’s global shared story project Biding Time. It features live music by A Band Called Quinn, film by Uisdean Murray, legendary performance artist Diane Torr & a giant white rabbit. The audience wear silent disco headsets for a truly immersive experience. Date: Sat 17 May 2014 At: 8:00PM Venue: Woodend Barn Prices: £5 to £10 Film: The Double Simon is a timid man, scratching out an isolated existence in an indifferent world. He is overlooked at work, scorned by his mother, and ignored by the woman of his dreams. He feels powerless to change any of these things. The arrival of a new co-worker, James, serves to upset the balance. James is both Simon’s exact physical double and his opposite - confident, charismatic and good with women.

To Simon’s horror, James slowly starts taking over his life. Date: Wed 21 May 2014 At: 7:30PM Venue: Woodend Barn Prices: £4.50 to £5.50 Luke Daniels - On Drovers Tracks Luke Daniels returns to Banchory with twelve new songs exploring the nature of ideas, space and time, soul and personal identity all connected to The Scottish Enlightenment and work composed with Matheu Watson as part of the PRSF Biennial award Date: Thu 22 May 2014 At: 8:00PM Venue: Woodend Barn Prices: £5 to £10’

Film: The Past Coming back to finalize his divorce procedure, Ahmad, an Iranian man, arrives in Paris after four years to meet his (soon to be) ex-wife and her daughters from her previous marriage. She is in a relationship with an Arab man named Samir who has a son and whose wife is in a coma. The relationship of the older daughter and her mother is strained because the daughter disapproves of her mother's relationship with Samir. Date: Sat 24 May 2014 At: 7:30PM Venue: Woodend Barn Prices: £4.50 to £5.50 Tales from the Commonwealth by Stephen Montague Exciting new work for children by composer Stephen Montague Date: Fri 30 May 2014 At: 6:30PM Venue: Woodend Barn Prices: £5.00 Budapest Cafe Orchestra Having wowed the audience at Woodend Barn we’re delighted to bring a slice of Budapest to Braemar!

Date: Fri 30 May 2014 At: 8:00PM Venue: Braemar Village Hall Prices: £8.00 to £10.00 Joan Armatrading Legendary singer Joan Armatrading undertakes her last major tour performing songs from the full span of her career, not to be missed!

Date: Tue 23 Sep 2014 At: 8:00PM Venue: Woodend Barn Prices: £25.00 Idlewild Special acoustic show from one of Scotland's best-loved bands Date: Wed 15 Oct 2014 At: 8:00PM Venue: Woodend Barn Prices: £15.00

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Top Tips for Sun Protection I have had a couple of holidays ruined after suffering from the effects of too much sun. To keep your holidays burn, blister and misery free, follow these ten top sun protection tips!

Cover up! Simple as it may sound, clothing offers the best protection around.

Fathers’ Day Most dads will receive a Fathers’ Day card on June 15th, but how many of them know just how important their role in the family is?

Scientists are increasingly realizing just how much dads matter.

Kids who feel loved by their father tend to have a greater sense of well-being, happiness and life satisfaction, than those who feel loved by their mother alone.

Dads may also be responsible for endowing their child with the “stick-with-it-ness” that will serve them well throughout their life. University researchers found that a dad’s parenting style is more closely linked to whether teens will exhibit persistence than mum’s parenting. A persistent personality, in turn, was related to less delinquency and more engagement in school over time. Fathers who are most effective at this are those who listen to their children, have a close relationship, set appropriate rules, but also grant appropriate freedoms.

Quality time with dad is really important too. It doesn’t have to be an expensive holiday or day trip - simply playing ball in the back garden or watching a film together is fine. What’s important is that dad is there and fully engaged. So dads, why not use this Fathers’ day to get out, take the kids to the park and just enjoy being with your family.

By Sarah Davey

Avoid being in the sun between 11am and 3pm when its rays are the most damaging.

Use sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 15.

Go for broad-spectrum sunscreens that protect against both UVA and UVB rays.

Make sure your sunscreen is not past its expiry date. Most have a shelf life of 2-3 years.

Apply sunscreen evenly, thickly and regularly.

Reapply sunscreen after being in the water, or if you sweat a lot!

Do not stay in the sun longer than you would if not wearing sunscreen. It should not be used as an excuse for staying out longer.

Wear a hat with a wide brim or peak to protect your face and head.

Wear glasses to protect your eyes. Look for ones with a UV 400 label or that offer 100% block out of UVA and UVB rays.

With these measures in place, you should enjoy happy, problem free sunshine and, on a more serious note, reduce the risk of developing skin cancer later in life.

By Debbie Singh-Bhatti

What’s On What’s On Aboyne Banchory Spring Into Libraries: Bookbug Rhymetimes at Aboyne Library Tues 13th May 2014, 10:30 Victory Rally At Huntly Arms Hotel Friday 16th May 2014, 13:00 Sunday 18th May 2014, - 12:00 The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik At Aboyne Theatre Friday 16th May 2014, 13:30 Victory Rally - Rock Music At Huntly Arms Hotel Saturday 17th May 2014, 20:00 Winged Wonders At Burn O Vat Visitor Centre Sat 17th May 2014, 10:00 - 12:00 Build a Home for Wildlife At Burn O Vat Visitor Centre Sat 17th May 2014, 14:00 - 16:00 Spring Into Libraries: Bookbug Rhymetimes at Aboyne Library Tuesday 20th May 2014, 10:30 Family Craft Session at Aboyne Library Friday 11th July 2014, 10:00 11:15 Drop In Family History Surgery at Aboyne Library Sat12th July 2014, 10:00 - 12:00 Lonach Highland Gathering 2014 In Bellabeg Park Saturday 23rd August 2014

RSC: Henry IV Part 1 At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Wednesday 14th May 2014, 19:00 Spring Into Libraries: Bookbug for Babies at Banchory Library Thursday 15th May 2014, 10:30 - 11:00 Tromolo Productions: Biding Time (remix) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Saturday 17th May 2014, 19:30 Courtyard Craft Fairs At Crathes Castle Saturday 17th May 2014, 10:30 - 16:30 Film: The Double At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Wednesday 21st May 2014, 19:30 Luke Daniels - On Drovers Tracks At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Thursday 22nd May 2014, 20:00 Spring Into Libraries: Bookbug for Toddlers at Banchory Library Friday 23rd May 2014, 10:00 - 10:30 Film: The Past At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Saturday 24th May 2014, 19:30 Spring Into Libraries: Saturday Storytimes at Banchory Library Saturday 24th May 2014, 11:00 - 11:30 Spring Into Libraries: Bookbug for Babies at Banchory Library

Thursday 29th May 2014, 10:30 - 11:00 Tales from the Commonwealth by Stephen Montague At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Friday 30th May 2014, 18:30 Spring Into Libraries: Bookbug for Toddlers at Banchory Library Friday 6th June 2014, 10:00 - 10:30 Spring Into Libraries: Saturday Storytimes at Banchory Library Saturday 7th June 2014, 11:00 - 11:30 Spring Into Libraries: Bookbug for Babies at Banchory Library Thursday 12th June 2014, 10:30 - 11:00 Banchory River Festival In Banchory Friday 13th June 2014 Sunday 15th June 2014 Antique, Vintage and Collectables Fair At Burnett Arms Hotel Saturday 14th June 2014, 10:00 - 16:30 Spring Into Libraries: Bookbug for Toddlers At Banchory Library Friday 20th June 2014, 10:00 - 10:30 Spring Into Libraries: Saturday Storytimes at Banchory Library Saturday 21st June 2014, 11:00 - 11:30 Spring Into Libraries: Bookbug for Babies at Banchory Library Thursday 26th June 2014, 10:30 - 11:00

Spring Into Libraries: Bookbug for Toddlers at Banchory Library Friday 4th July 2014, 10:00 10:30

Storytelling in the Walled Garden at Crathes Saturday 9th August 2014, 13:30 - 16:00

Storytelling in the Walled Garden at Crathes Saturday 5th July 2014, 13:30 - 16:00

Storytelling in the Walled Garden at Crathes Saturday 16th August 2014, 13:30 - 16:00

Spring Into Libraries: Saturday Storytimes at Banchory Library Saturday 5th July 2014, 11:00 - 11:30

WMS: Joseph Long Piano Recital At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Sunday 14th September 2014, 19:00

Spring Into Libraries: Bookbug for Babies at Banchory Library Thursday 10th July 2014, 10:30 - 11:00

What’s On Transport Museum - Alford

Storytelling in the Walled Garden at Crathes At Crathes Castle Saturday 12th July 2014, 13:30 - 16:00 Spring Into Libraries: Bookbug for Toddlers at Banchory Library Friday 18th July 2014, 10:00 10:30 Storytelling in the Walled Garden at Crathes At Crathes Castle Saturday 19th July 2014, 13:30 - 16:00 Spring Into Libraries: Bookbug for Babies at Banchory Library Thursday 24th July 2014, 10:30 - 11:00 Storytelling in the Walled Garden at Crathes At Crathes Castle Saturday 26th July 2014, 13:30 - 16:00 Storytelling in the Walled Garden at Crathes Saturday 2nd August 2014, 13:30 - 16:00

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Motor Clubs Spectacular!

11 MAY 2014, 12:00PM TO 5:00PM A new event gathering together all Motor Clubs to show case their activities.

Cyclefest Sportive & Grampian Grand Prix Cycle Races.

17 MAY 2014 - 18 MAY 2014, 7:30AM TO 5:00PM A fantastic cycling week-end... displays, races & challenges on our outdoor arena circuit.. and the spectacular ‘King of the Mountains’ Cyclefest Sportive .

The Cyclefest Sportive is run from the Museum on Sat. 17th May and the Grampian Grand Prix Cycle Races take place on Sun.18th May 2014.

Green Power 13 JUNE 2014 - 14 JUNE 2014, 10:00AM TO 5:00PM Electric car racing for both primary and secondary schools. Last year, Greenpower attracted entries from almost 600 youngsters from over 40 Scottish schools and clubs.

Over 30 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

(STEM) Ambassadors and volunteers also took part, imparting advise and support from their roles in a range of organisations.

For 2014, the Principal sponsor is international energy company TAQA. Fathers Day Super Car Rides 15 JUNE 2014, 1:00PM TO 4:00PM A fantastic day to experience some of the World’s fastest cars.

A great present for all special Dad’s.

SpeedFest 29 JUNE 2014, 11:00AM TO 5:00PM A spectacular day of entertainment, featuring 100 of the most exciting cars in the North of Scotland! A day of spirited demonstrations and speed-based events for classic sports, performance and competition cars.

‘Big Stuff’ Rides 10 JULY 2014, 1:00PM TO 4:00PM A fun afternoon onboard our biggest vehicles, both on and off road around our circuit.

Great fun for all ages.

Classic & Vintage Gathering 20 JULY 2014, 1:00PM TO 4:00PM A Traditional Rally of vintage bikes, cars and other pre 1990 vehicles.

Fast Car Rides 23 JULY 2014, 1:00PM TO 4:00PM Experience the thrill of some of the worlds fastest cars round our race circuit.

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clubs and classes...

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 7- 9.30pm McCombie Cadet Centre, Woodside Road, Banchory Aberdeen Patchwork & Quilting 01224 310379 The group meet monthly. Consisting of both beginners and more experienced quilters. We have speakers, demonstrations, workshops etc and would welcome new members. usually every third Wednesday in the month at Rubislaw Church Centre - 19.30-21.00 Facebook at aberdeenquilters or e: aberdeenquiltersgroup@gmail.com 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, 10-11.30am, 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 Hatha Yoga Dalvenie Gardens Resource Centre , Wed 7-9pm Suitable for beginners and experienced Please contact Lisa Tayloryogalisa@hotmail.co.uk 077915 89503 Banchory Morris Men Telephone 01330 822320 Lively dancing with stick, bells, etc. (and not just English, we also do Scottish dances at Crathes Village Hall - 815pm on a Tuesday.

Banchory Pipeband We are a non competing pipeband who welcome complete beginners to experienced musicians of all ages. Our practice is held on Wed between 7-9pm at the Banchory Royal British Legion.

Contact Banchorypipeband@hotmail.co.uk for more details.

Banchory Singers are a mixed voice Community Choir. Meet at the community centre at Banchory Academy Raemoir Road Banchory AB31 5TQ each Wednesday evening during school term time. 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm. Further info about the choir can be found on www.banchorysingers.co.uk Banchory Senior Citizens Club Our club meets at the Banchory Primary School Hall at 7.15pm on the first Tuesday of each month between Sept & June. We aim to provide an hour of musical entertainment, we also arrange a summer outing and a Christmas

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party. If you are 60 years plus why not contact us for more information on either of the follownig numbers - 01330-822977 or 01330 824318 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 Banchory Trampoline Club.

We teach from Pre-School to youth, from beginner to excellence. Sessions most days at Banchory Sports Centre.

Contact; John Wills at johnj.gwills@btinternet.com Banchory Volleyball Club We are a mixed group & have an adult section (age S4 +) which meets on a Thursday evening starting at 7.30pm - 9.45pm and a junior section (ages S1 - S3) which meets on a Monday starting at 6.00pm - 7.30pm. Both groups meet in Banchory Academy games hall. The purpose is to understand & enjoy the game of volleyball and all abilities are welcome. Qualified coaches take both sessions. Find us on Facebook - Banchory Volleyball Club.

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 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 Community Transport Two community minibuses for hire by community groups and non-profit groups. Both 17 seats and wheelchair adaptable. Charges are ÂŁ1.00 per mile (as at July 2012), with a minimum invoice of ÂŁ20.00.

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

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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 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 Rugby Football Club Membership is open to all abilities and ages. Games and training at Woodend Playing Fields, Banchory. For Matches and Training Times www.deeside-rfc.co.uk 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 The Deeside Village Hopper service is open to everyone! A scheduled service running Mon-Friday.

Please call for details 013398 85222, or see: www.mid-deeside.org.uk.

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 Tuesday-Friday mornings, 9.15am-11.15am Crossroads Nursery, Slug Road, Banchory drumoakanddurrisplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk Drumoak Durris Crathes Bowling Club Fees: Outdoor £50. Indoor £15, 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 : The Jolly Singers Finzean Hall Weds. 7.30 – 8.30 Bach to Berlin, via Berlioz and Burns.

Small group (mostly a capella) welcomes non readers. Louise 01330 850323

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 The Kerloch Flyers Club We are a small group of aeromodellers based in Banchory, but our flying field is near the Kerloch hill, hence our title. The club is affiliated to the Scottish Aeromodellers’ Association. Anyone who is interested should contact Sandy on 01330 825301.

Metafit Exercise Class 30 minute group exercise class. Monday evenings 7:30pm, Alexandra Park Banchory. £5pp 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 Rotary Club of Aboyne and Upper Deeside Meets on Monday evenings, alternating between the Boat Inn Aboyne and the Glen Lui Hotel Ballater. Guests welcome. For more information see us on Facebook and/or contact Mike Powell on 013398 86369 or mike.powell21@tiscali.co.uk 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 Royal Deeside Railway Preservation Society 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

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Script to Screen & Stage Drama & Film classes for children of 7-12 years of age. Aboyne Class held in Victory Hall Thursday 4pm-6.30pm Banchory Classes held in Banchory Guide Hut 4pm -6pm & 6.15pm - 8.15pm Tel:01339 886265 email: s.2.s.and.stage@gmail.com www.script2screenandstage.co.uk Soft furnishing class in the Inchmarlo Hall Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. I take 10 persons in each class and they can make anything from a cushion - chairs. Classes run in school term approximately 10 weeks. Contact Moira : 01330822984 Splat 0-5 s Music Group Children aged 0 - 5 years invited with carers. Fee: 50p per family.

Disabled access & facilities Wed 2pm - 3.15pm Term time only Drumoak Church Hall Strachan SWRI Ladies of all ages - £16 annual fee. Meet every third Thursday of the month. 7.30pm at Strachan Village Hall - Sept to May Tel : 01330 850442 Tai Chi Aberdeenshire For information about classes, tuition for groups or individuals, view the website. Instructor member of Tai Chi Union for GB 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 Tarland Film Club Monthly films chosen by you. BYO snacks/refreshments. Open to those aged over 18 years in the Tarland area. Held in the upstairs room at the MacRobert Hall. Email: tarlandfilmgroup@hotmail.co.uk, or telephone 07880 935803. Facebook under ‘Tarland film-group’.

Tom-Toms Singing group for Mums and carers from birth to 4 years. Fees £2 per family per week. 2 sessions ; 10 - 10.30, then 10.30 - 11 am. After each session refreshments are available. This is a busy group please call first.

Banchory Ternan East Church Halls, www.banchoryeastchurch.org 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 White Crane Tai Chi Classes in Tai Chi (Tai Ji) and Chi Gung (Qi Gong). Established 2000 www.takeaseat.org.uk 7pm Banchory classes held on a Monday, Woodside Playgroup For children aged 2years 10 months to 4 years Daily, 9.30am-12 noon 12.45-3.15pm Burnett Park Pavilion, Banchory

Classes outwith the area...

Ceilidh Classes: First Tuesday each month at South St Nicholas Church in Kincorth 7:30 - 9:00 - £5 each session. Please call to check venue which may change from January. 2014: 4th Mar For more info www.aberdeenrscds.co.uk or call 01224 636 128.

Scottish Country Dancing classes for all levels (Introductory through Social to Advanced & Demo) Various venues around Aberdeen www.aberdeenrscds.co.uk or call 01224 636 128.

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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 Aboyne Craft Club Disabled access, for all ages and all abilities. Bi-annual exhibition, speakers, outings, demonstrations,outings and fun! Wed 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 Aboyne & District Probus Club For retired professional & businessmen. Club meets fortnightly on the second and last Tuesday of the month at 10:00 for 10:30 in Victory Hall, Aboyne from September to April.

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 Fitsteps - Fitness that’s ‘strictly’ Fun Classes : Kinord Hall Dinnet -Tues 8pm; Inchmarlo Hall-Wed 7pm Kinord Hall Dinnet -Thurs 10am Enquiries - Danielle 07741258390 Upper Deeside Art Society Annual fee of £18.00, individual workshop fee of £20.00. Talks cover a range of arts related subjects, while the workshops cater for a variety of mediums and subjects. www.udas.org.uk Friday, 2pm Monthly, also monthly Saturday workshops Aboyne Bowling Club Northern Arts Club 8 Bon Accord Square, Abdn, Tel : 01224 586928 Drop in Classes - Wed & Fri 10-12noon Classes run throughout the year. Cost £50 per year.

Tutor session once a month additional cost £6. Suitable for all abilities, tel Jacqueline 07597 126739 New Classes - Oil Painting & Life Drawing www.northernartsclub.co.uk Sat Life Drawing Class 10am-1pm Tutor Ian Smart contact 01224 484040 Bridge Tuition Beginner & Intermediate - Thurs evening - Margaret 01224 868230

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