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A note from Sue…

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Deeside gazette Exclusive to Banchory & Drumoak

Welcome back to the summer issue of the gazette.

Deadline : 30 Aug - (Sept-Oct Issue) 30 Oct - (Nov-Dec Issue) 30 Dec - (Jan-Feb Issue)

There is certainly plenty to do in and around Banchory these holidays. Woodend Barn has workshops, movies, live shows or just pop-along to Buchanans for a snack or lunch or dinner. Take a look out the back and see how the allotments are looking, might inspire you to start your own.

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There’s been a new trail published by Aberdeenshire Council. The Whisky Trail - it is an excellent opportunity to go and visit some of the lesser known distilleries surrounding the area.

Leaflets can be picked up at the Tourist Office or at the distilleries themselves.

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The Banchory Show – a fantastic event on the Banchory calendar. I do hope the weather holds to make it even more spectacular.

Read about my experience with Alizonne on the centre pages but please do read my blog on the website if you wish a more detailed and realistic weekly breakdown of how it went  www.gazettemagazines.com/blog-alizonne A warm gazette welcome to our new and returning advertisers! It’s always nice to be able to let you meet a new business. One final thing to end the summer with some art – why not visit the Aberdeen Art Fair at the music hall. It is definitely a brilliant event held annually in the city.

Deadline – 30 August for the September/October magazine Any editorial content to be relevant for reading in mid-September thru to end of October and beyond.

Until next time.

Sue

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Construction of new Drumoak School Construction of the new replacement primary school for Drumoak has commenced.

The school is designed to accommodate 145 pupils, with 30 children in the pre-school nursery.

As well as six classrooms, the school includes a double badminton court sports hall with showers and changing accommodation, a general purpose room, a library and a fully equipped kitchen for the preparation and cooking of school meals.

Office accommodation for the school management and admin support staff is located adjacent to a controlled entrance and all the classrooms have access to internal “break-out space” for supervised group activity and direct access to a hard landscaped external space for outdoor activities.

The design is extremely energy efficient, using sustainable photovoltaic solar panels on the roof and a biomass fuelled boiler

providing all the heating and hot water requirements.

Access to the site will be from the new housing development to the north of the site, currently under construction by the Stewart Milne Company and due to be completed within a year. Staff and visitor car parking and pupil drop-off have been carefully designed next to the school entrance and external play space including an all-weather sports pitch lie between the school and the south boundary of the site.

Road widening and pedestrian crossings are under construction on the main access road from the village to the school to improve vehicular and pedestrian access.

Robertson Eastern Limited has been appointed contractor for this project which is programmed to be completed and handed over by the end of May 2015.

Chair of Aberdeenshire Council’s Education, Learning and Leisure committee, Isobel Davidson, said “A new primary school for Drumoak has been a high priority for this council and the education service for many years, and it’s great to see that construction will begin shortly,” she said.

“This new school is truly a school fit for the future with excellent design to reduce heating and hot water costs, to accommodate the growing population in the village of Drumoak and the surrounding area.”

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5 here, such as Joan Armatrading, who will be playing a very special intimate show (sold out!) in September. Newton Faulkner played a sold out show earlier in the year, as did Twin Atlantic, putting Woodend Barn on the map as a top Scottish venue.

Discover Summer at Woodend Barn Set just to the east of Banchory, Woodend Barn Arts Centre is a surprising find in the beautiful countryside of Royal Deeside. Not many people would expect that this converted Barn, for once upon a time it was indeed a barn and cattle byre, has a programme of events that rivals that of any city centre arts venue. Live music, theatre, dance, film - as well as ballet, opera and theatre streamed live from the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden and The Royal Shakespeare Company are all on offer at Woodend Barn as well as art, music and theatre workshops.

In the coming weeks you can enjoy performances as diverse as a cello recital from Philip Higham (17 July), dance and theatre from Aberdeen International Youth Festival (28, 30 July & 9 August), a concert from the massively talented Rachel Sermanni with Colin Macleod and Lizabett Russo (5 August), a performance from everyone’s favourites Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham (28 August), live streaming of The Royal Shakespeare’s The Two Gentlemen of Verona (3 September) as well as Wolf of Wall Street (23 July) and The Lego Movie (2 August) in film offerings. Later, in September (26), Julie Fowlis makes an appearance at the Barn, a wonderful opportunity to see such a talented singer in an intimate space, especially as Julie is making a name for herself since singing the main song in Disney’s Brave. Some internationally renowned names grace the stage

Over the years, Woodend Barn has also become a favourite venue for weddings, offering a space that can be personalised to make a celebration as unique as the couple to be married.

Woodend Barn is easily accessed just off the A93, past Tesco and on the right. There’s a large free car park and as well as the performance space, Woodend Barn is home to a gallery in the Lang Byre within the Barn. Round the back of the building you can take some time out to wander round the wild garden, a favourite spot for wedding couples to have their photos taken and also admire the beautifully laid out Woodend Allotments where local growers have cultivated an impressive collection of fruit, vegetables and flowers.

Extremely tempting cakes, coffee, lunches and evening meals are available at Buchanans Bistro, right next door to the Barn. Menus can be seen here www.buchananfood.com.

Everything you need to know can be found at www.woodendbarn.co.uk including full listings and information on how to hire Woodend Barn for your private event. You can also email mail@woodendbarn.co.uk or give the Barn a call on 01330 826520.

Next time you’re thinking of taking in a theatre show, a film or some live music, think Woodend Barn!

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Garden View

Maximus flora phobia - true or just a tall stor

spring, and each year I would reply with my standard answer “oh, not much bigger than that!”

I’m not sure if it’s the fact that humans are generally control freaks and like to be able to reach the top of the plants (for maintenance I can only presume), if they feel over whelmed by the sheer size of a large tree, or perhaps are overly concerned about it growing too near to the house.

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Maximus (large) flora (plants) phobia, creeps up on people slowly and its more common than you may think.

Maybe it’s not as serious as Botanophobia, the official phobia for people who have a genuine phobia of plants, but this pseudophobia is specifically related to selected members of the plant kingdom which grow taller than humans. I first discovered this was an issue when I planted a Rowan tree in my back garden at the age of 18. “How big will that grow?” my mum would ask me every

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9 There are ways to manage the growth of large trees and plants, such as pollarding (cutting off the branches to leave a trunk with a stumpy top), or ‘balling up’ as it’s known in the industry (the act of trimming shrubs into spheres). In my opinion both are hard work, and generally leave ghastly looking results, with the exception of topiary of course!

A much better idea is to select the correct tree or shrub in the first place. If you have a border just 2 feet wide, plant a small shrub such as a Hebe that only wants to grow to 2 feet wide. A little research should throw up some good varieties. Trees such as Amelanchier ‘Robin Hill’ and Acer griseum, or Sorbus ‘Joseph Rock’ are ideal.

Try Prunus ‘Amanogawa’ for a flowering cherry, or Crataegus persimilis ‘Prunifolia’ which will grow in any location and any reasonable soil.

Ifyou’re a plant-nut like me, then it will probably frustrate you when people over trim plants to within an inch of their lives, or hack bits off trees, making them look like alien forms. If you live with a ‘sufferer’ and as a last resort, you could try introducing a pause in your words, as a good friend of mine did when asked how large the Eucalyptus in the front garden would grow …. “Oh, only four-tfive feet darling’. She actually got away with that one … until the following summer that is anyway!

Enjoy your garden

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Whisky trail

Secret Malts of Aberdeenshire The active and lost whisky distilleries dotted around Aberdeenshire have been brought together for the first time.

Aberdeenshire’s rich but under-recognised whisky heritage is being showcased with the council’s Secret Malts of Aberdeenshire guide.

Aberdeenshire Council’s economic development team has been working in partnership with local whisky producers to highlight the hidden range of small distilleries all within an hour’s drive of Aberdeen.

Targeting the tourism markets, both at home and abroad, whisky connoisseurs, local people and historians, The Secret Malts of Aberdeenshire guide highlights the fascinating history of eight local working distilleries.

The comprehensive booklet also details the area’s “lost”, or non-operational, distilleries, as well as a guide to whisky tasting and the location of some specialist whisky retail outlets.

Of the eight working distilleries featured in the guide, most are relatively small in scale but each has its own distinctive history, style and taste.

Four of them have small visitor centres and shops offering regular tours led by knowledgeable guides.

Three of the distilleries are not officially open to the public, but will organise informal tours, often led by the distillery manager who can offer a unique insight into how their whisky is made.

Whilst the Speyside area is rightly celebrated across the world for being the centre of Scotland’s Malt Whisky Trail, our relatively small and intimate distilleries also have a huge amount to offer to visitors and to the whisky connoisseur.

Perhaps a little less well known, the flavours, quality and charm of these “secret malts” make it well worth the effort for us to highlight the trail and for visitors to seek them out.

The industry supports 35,000 jobs and around £2 billion is being invested in infrastructure over the next two years. It is of vital importance to the economy.

Aberdeenshire’s eight working distilleries featured in the guide are: • Ardmore at Kennethmont • Fettercairn • Glendronach at Forgue • Glen Garioch at Oldmeldrum • Glenglassaugh at Portsoy • Knockdhu at Knock • Macduff • The Royal Lochnagar at Crathie

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Copies of the Secret Malts of Aberdeenshire is now widely available free at each of the distilleries and local visitor information centres.

Details online at www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk

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11 Walking has been described as “the nearest activity to perfect exercise” and offers a host of health benefits, including a reduction in the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, colon and breast cancer, Alzheimer’s and stroke.

In addition, walking conditions all the muscles of the lower body, particularly those in the bottom and thighs, and US psychologists also claim that regularly spending time outdoors can help stave off anxiety and depression.

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12 Walking can, quite literally, be done anywhere but if tramping the streets or countryside alone is not your idea of fun, why not join a walking group near you? They are a great way to make new friends and meet like-minded people in a sociable and safe environment.

The Ramblers is Britain’s walking charity, with around 500 groups throughout the British Isles. Most groups are organised geographically, but there are some that specialise in shorter, easier, or familyfriendly walks, and others that cater for specific age groups - for example people in their 20s, 30s or 40s. Walks are run weekly and are generally led by a trained leader. The cost of annual membership is £32 or £3 per month.

The British Walking Federation organises walking events for people of all ages and abilities, to encourage personal fitness through regular non-competitive exercise. To participate, simply turn up and register on the day. A list of events can be found on their website www. bwf-ivv.org.uk along with a list of walking groups around the country. The British Walking Federation offers individual

membership at £8 per year, which entitles members to a calendar of events, newsletters and discounts on entry fees to permanent BWF trails.

If you like walking but fancy something a little different, why not give Nordic Walking a try? Originally designed to help cross-country skiers train during the summer months, this method of walking is suitable for all ages, experience and fitness levels, and involves the use of specially designed poles to give you a full body work out that tones the arms, legs, stomach, chest and back, in addition to the legs. Using the poles puts less pressure on the joints as the work is shared between different parts of the body. The only equipment needed to start Nordic Walking is a good pair of shoes and comfortable clothing. Poles are provided within the class fee price of £5-£6 for around an hour. For more information visit www. britishnordicwalking.org.uk or www. nordicwalking.co.uk.

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Sweet Chilli Coconut Skewers Serves 4 Preparation time: 1 hour Cooking time: 20 minutes Ingredients 165ml can coconut milk 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon sweet chilli sauce 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 teaspoon fish sauce 800g / 1.5lbs beef rump steak, trimmed, cut into 2cm cubes Coconut chilli sauce 1 tablespoon roughly chopped roasted unsalted peanuts 1 tablespoon shredded coconut, toasted 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander leaves 1 bird’s eye chilli, deseeded, finely chopped (optional) 2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce Method Combine coconut milk, sugar, sweet chilli sauce, cinnamon, cardamom, garlic and fish sauce in a non-metallic bowl. Add beef. Toss to make sure the beef is coated with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, longer if time permits.

To make the coconut chilli sauce combine the peanuts, coconut, coriander, chilli, sweet chilli sauce and 3 teaspoons cold water in a bowl.

Heat a greased barbecue plate or griddle on medium-high heat. Thread beef onto skewers. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook for 3 to 5 minutes each side or until browned and cooked through. Drizzle with coconut chilli sauce.

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Bach Flower Remedies Born in 1886, Edward Bach was an English doctor, bacteriologist and pathologist, who was conducting research into vaccines when he became interested in a more holistic approach to medicine. Dissatisfied with the tendency to treat the disease rather than the whole person, he began collecting plants and in particular flowers - the most highly developed part of a plant - to find remedies.

He believed that illness was the result of internal conflict, and that negative moods such as unhappiness, fear or worry, caused a lack of harmony which ultimately manifested

themselves in physical disease. By correcting this emotional imbalance, illness could be treated or avoided. “Health depends on being in harmony with our souls,� he asserted.

Bach abandoned scientific methods of research and turned instead to his intuition to guide him to the right plants. Whilst experiencing a negative emotion he would hold his hand over different plants, and if one alleviated the problem he would ascribe to it the power to heal. In this way he identified 38 flower remedies that can be used alone, or in conjunction with others to treat emotional and spiritual conditions.

The flowers are divided into seven groups: Face Your Fears gives courage, reassurance and peace of mind to the fearful.

Know Your Own Mind helps with feelings, and can increase decisiveness and a sense of direction.

Find Joy and Hope overcomes feelings of despondency, despair and self-doubt.

Reach Out to Others helps people who feel lonely or alone to connect with others.

Stand Your Ground helps those who put on a brave face become more assertive and constant.

Live and Let Live aids tolerance and the ability to unwind in those who are overbearing and possessive.

Live the Day gives enthusiasm and tranquillity to those who dwell too much on the past instead of enjoying the present.

In addition, Bach developed the Rescue Remedy, which is a readymade combination of 5 flower essences that can provide comfort and reassurance for daily stressful situations.

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15 The remedies are usually taken orally by mixing with water, although they are also available as droppers, sprays, liquid melts and pastilles. Only a few drops are required which should be taken several times a day.

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The Alizonne Diet – what the heck is that!

In an endeavour to find out exactly what the Alizonne diet was, I paid a visit to Temple Medical in West Craibstone Street, Aberdeen. Dr Sam Robson has been advertising with me for a very long time and 18 months ago invited me to come and try it out! I dismissed it as another fad. Well having seen the results on the back of the West End magazines for the last 18 months I decided that maybe this was the way forward.

I don’t really know when I started to gain weight.

I was always told, you’re tall, and you can carry it!

Well it was back in April that I wasn’t feeling very good about myself so stepped on the scales, yet again, in an attempt to make me wake up and smell the coffee. And another stone, yes another 14 pounds of FAT had crept on. I tell you I didn’t even notice. Yes the clothes were feeling tighter and if I had a full length mirror I might have glanced and thought – bit chunky – but I don’t, probably for that very reason.

Anyway, cutting to the chase I made an appointment to see Sam about advertising and thought I’ll enquire and find out more about Alizonne. After a tour of the new premises, very nice by the way, I was shown to the top of the building. Three flights of stairs; this is where the Alizonne treatments take place. No oxygen mask was to be seen at the top – just a fancy machine that looks like a hoover, a set of electronic scales, blood pressure monitor and some battery looking objects. Maybe this is why it’s called a medical diet.

Back to ground level Sam got talking. The fact she had a pound of fat sitting on her desk which is not particularly attractive, her positive and enthusiastic way of talking about the amazing results that were happening on a daily basis, I knew at that point she had me! She said have a think about it and then phone and book an initial consultation if you are serious about the diet. She did say that I could be put off of the diet at any time if I didn’t follow it to the “T”. I wasn’t about to be the first to be kicked off – I’ll show you I can do it – however challenging it may become.

I am not going to lie and say it is only £5 a week and you step on some scales and told you’ve lost xyz pounds. It is not a cheap option. It does not involve surgery of any kind. It does involve a HUGE COMMITMENT. A slight re-arrangement of your social activities for the initial phase and a will of steel! You will require the ability to say NO, and to mean it. Alcohol has to be given up too… but you can still have tea and coffee J Armed with the telephone, I dialled the number – 01224 869997… Within five minutes I had an initial consultation and had parted with a chunk of money. My appointment wasn’t for another ten days… but I was determined I would start the way I meant to go on. Let the calorie counting begin… … I have actually now started the diet and have been on it for 14 weeks at the time of going to print. I am being complimented all the time in the weight loss, shrunk several dress sizes and feel pretty good about myself.

I don’t want to say too much more in this article, but you can read my blog on the website as I have been keeping a diary. If you are interested and want to ask me about the diet, please feel free to get in touch, I’m more than happy to share my experience.

My before, after and in between pictures I’ll share in the magazines when I’m complete. I am only at the end of Phase 1 and there are 7 more phases to go. Alizonne is changing my life. The weight loss is helping me live longer. The exercise is keeping me fit and active. The confidence in me has grown tenfold and I’m getting ready to embrace Phase 2.

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A relaxing effect of massage, as other non-drug therapies such exercise and yoga induce a feeling of well-being and optimistic outlook on life.

A highly effective and uplifting massage using stretching and kneading to release tension, increase blood circulation and eliminate toxins.

Leg & Foot Massage

Is a treatment of gentle stretching of skeletal muscle, major muscle groups and soft tissue, most popular and enjoyable type of massage, bringing many health benefits to the receiver. Techniques applied involve the use of hands, forearms and elbows to manipulate, warm up and stretch the superficial layers of muscles.

This treatment may be provided with top half unclothed while lying face down on the massage couch, using a base massage oil with different essential oils, or just base oil with no specific smell.

Techniques applied gradually increase circulation, warming the area worked and improving the elimination of toxins from the tissues, leaving the client feeling refreshed, revitalised and deeply relaxed.

Just what you need if you’ve been on your feet all day. Just lie back while the therapist takes away all the aches and pains.

This massage treatment uses a foot bath prior to the massage to cleanse your skin and relax your muscles, as water is known for its healing purposes. Then you would lie down on a massage couch with the bottom half of your clothes off or up. Leg and Foot Massage uses special oil an balm and is not only revitalising for tired legs and feet, but as the feet contain key energy and nerve points relating to the whole body, also harmonises and relaxes the entire body.

This massage improves blood circulation, helps in preventing varicose veins and also reduces swelling and soreness in the lower leg region.

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Foster families are ordinary people who come from all walks of life – young couples, older experienced parents or single people.

Aberdeenshire Council is looking to recruit new foster families from communities across the area to provide a home for children who need the opportunity to live with, or be supported by a stable and caring family or individual.

There are 109 active fostering households in Aberdeenshire. From April 2012 to March 2013, 152 children in Aberdeenshire were looked after by foster carers.

A special appeal is going out for permanent foster families, temporary foster families for teenagers and foster families for children with disabilities.

The council’s social work team work hard to support families to raise their children at home, but this is not always possible and at any one time there are a number of children in Aberdeenshire, from babies to teenagers, who need to be looked after away from home.

The Family Placement Service (FPS) works to find alternative family care for every child who needs it to grow, develop and realise their full potential.

The FPS has a dedicated team of staff who will support fostering applicants and their families through the process of becoming an approved foster carer.

A number of different foster care options are available:

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Temporary foster care – for children who need to be looked after over a period of weeks or months until they are able to return home or alternative arrangements made for their long term care.

Permanent foster care – for children who need a home through to adulthood. This can be a more suitable option than adoption for older children who continue to have contact with their birth family.

Respite foster care – for children who still live with their families but who go for a short stay to a respite fostering family to give their own family a break. This can be invaluable for children with disabilities or for young carers, for example.

All foster carers are allocated a social worker who will visit the family regularly, offer advice and be available to talk about any problems the family may be experiencing.

Every fostered child also has a social worker, whose role it is to work with parents and foster carers in planning for the child, and who has overall responsibility for the child. The child’s social worker will also make visits to the home.

Training is available to foster carers, to increase their skills and knowledge, and they are also invited to attend Foster Carer Support Groups.

Assistance is also available to foster carers if special equipment is required to look after a child in their home.

To find out more about how to make a positive difference to a child’s life, and about the training, financial allowances and support available, call the Family Placement Team on 01467 625555 or visit www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/children/fostering

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A Good Read How Eskimos Keep Their Babies Warm Mei-Ling Hopgood Parenting is a funny business. Everyone has an opinion on how to do things, from potty training to bedtimes and that is only friends and family. Imagine how many different views on these everyday aspects of a child’s life exist across the world...

Mei-Ling Hopgood’s fascinating book explores a range of ideas from across the globe, looking at how ‘normal’ practice in one culture may seem unusual, if not downright odd, in another. Hopgood writes from the parent’s perspective, and the book is part social history and part memoir as she tries to apply different strategies with her own daughter.

Whilst some of the issues here are familiar to many, from newspaper headlines and popular studies, others are genuinely new and absorbing to the reader. We all know that the French have a reputation for appreciating good food, and Hopgood’s exploration of mealtimes at a French nursery school serve to explain how children come to see food as more than just fuel. However, the ways in which Japanese children are encouraged to work conflicts out for themselves, even if that means coming to blows, and the reality of how and why Kenyan parents manage without pushchairs, are small revelations which lead us to wonder about how we perceive growing up.

Hopgood’s style is a mixture of anecdote, example and research, meaning that the book is always readable and is educational in the best of ways - you find out an awful

lot, and you don’t always realise how much you are learning. Not a bad way of thinking about teaching children, either...

The Jolley-Rogers and the Ghostly Galleon - Jonny Duddle Jonny Duddle’s picture books have quickly become modern children’s classics, and this chapter book follows on from ‘The Pirates Next Door’, using familiar characters but offering a longer and more detailed read for that awkward age when picture books are dismissed as ‘babyish’ but longer books are still a little too challenging.

Duddle’s illustrations are carefully spaced, so that there are no daunting pages of solid text: there is always at least one line drawing to pull us in. However, the text also does this brilliantly. Picking up the story from where it was left at the end of ‘The Pirates Next Door’, it begins with strange happenings in Dull-On-Sea. Firstly there are some very odd night-time visitors. Then the museum is robbed - and whilst the account of events offered by hapless security guard Arthur Poppycock is garbled, it makes one thing clear: there are pirates involved! Matilda thinks it must be time to contact her best friend Jim-Lad, and he and his family soon set sail for Dull-On-Sea to try to discover exactly what is going on...

Short enough for a rainy afternoon read, or long enough to keep younger readers guessing through a week of bedtimes, this is a fabulous little book.

By Kath Bennett

What’s On What’s On Aboyne Banchory Aboyne Cello Festival - Giant Cello Ensemble At MacRobert Memorial Hall, Tarland Sunday 20th July 2014, 19:30

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

Aboyne Cello Festival - The Three Cellists Entertain!

At Deeside CEC Theatre, Tuesday 22nd July 2014, 19:30

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.

Aboyne and Deeside Festival.

At Aboyne Friday 25th July 2014 - Sunday 10th August 2014

Scotland’s Gardens - Roses and Companions At Drum Castle Wednesday 23rd July 2014, 14:00 - 15:30

Creative Book Binding at Aboyne Library Saturday 26th July 2014, 13:00 - 16:00

Film: Wolf of Wall Street (18) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Wednesday 23rd July 2014, 19:30

Bookbug World Rhyme Time at Aboyne Library Tuesday 29th July 2014, 10:00 - 10:45

Marvellous Minibeasts Meet at Burnett Park car park Wednesday 23rd July 2014, 10:00 - 12:00

Moths in the Morning At Burn O Vat Visitor Centre Wednesday 30th July 2014, 10:00 - 12:00

Bookbug for Babies at Banchory Library Thursday 24th July 2014, 10:30 - 11:00 The Muddy Puddle Club At Drum Castle Thursday 24th July 2014, 14:00 - 15:30

F.O.C.U.S (Festival of Crafts Unique to Scotland) In Aboyne Green Saturday 2nd August 2014 Edibles and Medicinals - a Wild Food Walk At Burn O Vat Visitor Centre Thursday 7th August 2014, 14:00 - 16:00 World Childrens Craft in Aboyne Library Friday 8th August 2014, 10:00 - 11:30 Lonach Highland Gathering 2014 In Bellabeg Park Saturday 23rd August 2014 Scotland’s Gardens At Tillypronie Gardens Sunday 24th August 2014, 14:00 - 17:00

Scotland’s Gardens - Romancing the Rose At Drum Castle Friday 25th July 2014, 18:00 - 19:30 F.O.C.U.S (Festival of Crafts Unique to Scotland) In King George V Park Saturday 26th July 2014, 10:00 - 16:00 Storytelling in the Walled Garden at Crathes Castle Saturday 26th July 2014, 13:30 - 16:00 Scotland’s Gardens - In the Footsteps of the Family At Crathes Castle Saturday 26th July 2014, 19:00

Scotland’s Gardens - Mallamauch House Sunday 27th July 2014, 13:00 - 17:00 Jags at Drum Castle Sunday 27th July 2014, 12:00 - 16:00 BRAW: An Awf’y “BRAVE” Adventure At Crathes Castle Monday 28th July 2014, 11:00 - 12:30 Monday 28th July 2014, 14:00 - 15:30 AIYF: Dance Ballet Prague Junior + Elshams Dance Group (Egypt) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Monday 28th July 2014, 19:30 Children’s Event: A Bat’s Life at Drum Castle Tuesday 29th July 2014, 10:30 - 12:00 Families Go Wild: Adventure Workshop In Wild Garden At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 29th July 2014, 10:00 - 17:00 Scotland’s Gardens - Roses and Companions At Drum Castle Wednesday 30th July 2014, 14:00 - 15:30 AIYF: Theatre - La Camotera Teatro + Buradah Theatre Group At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Wednesday 30th July 2014, 19:30 The Muddy Puddle Club At Drum Castle Thursday 31st July 2014, 14:00 - 15:30 Ceilidh Spot: AIYF At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Friday 1st August 2014, 20:00 Photography Exhibition: David Officer The Light of the Land At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Friday 1st August 2014 - Sunday 31st August 2014

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Children’s Walk: Tiny Toadstools and Monster Mushrooms At Crathes Castle Tuesday 12th August 2014, 10:30 - 12:00

Barn Youth Theatre 2 At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 26th August 2014, 18:30 - 20:00

Film: The Lego Movie (U) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Saturday 2nd August 2014, 15:30 MG Classic Car Annual Show At Drum Castle Sunday 3rd August 2014, 12:00 - 16:00

Childrens Walk: Bogs, Mosses & Water Beasties At Crathes Castle Wednesday 13th August 2014, 10:30 12:00

Film: Frank (15) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Wednesday 27th August 2014, 19:30

Cairngorm Ceilidh Trail At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Sunday 3rd August 2014, 19:30 Aboyne and Deeside Festival: Rachel Sermanni with Colin McLeod At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 5th August 2014, 20:00 Pre-School Walk: Minibeast Magic At Crathes Castle Tuesday 5th August 2014, 14:00 - 15:15 Film: The Lunchbox (PG) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Wednesday 6th August 2014, 19:30 Aboyne and Deeside Festival: Scottish Youth Theatre - Rashicoats Storytime At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Thursday 7th August 2014, 14:00

F.O.C.U.S (Festival of Crafts Unique to Scotland) At Banchory Town Hall Saturday 16th August 2014, 10:00 - 16:00 Storytelling in the Walled Garden at Crathes At Crathes Castle Saturday 16th August 2014, 13:30 - 16:00 Seasonal Dishes: Make a Bowl and Eat From It! - Ceramics For Adults At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 19th August 2014, 10:00 - 13:00 The Muddy Puddle Club At Drum Castle Thursday 21st August 2014, 14:00 - 15:30

The Muddy Puddle Club At Drum Castle Thursday 28th August 2014, 14:00 - 15:30 Cool Art for Kids At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Monday 1st September 2014, 16:00 Monday 22nd September 2014 Barn Art for Teenagers At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Monday 1st September 2014, 18:00 Monday 22nd September 2014 Barn Youth Theatre 1 At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 2nd September 2014, 16:30 - 17:30

The Jeremiahs At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Saturday 23rd August 2014, 20:00

Seasonal Dishes: Make a Bowl and Eat From It! - Ceramics For Adults At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 2nd September 2014, 10:00 - 13:00

Barn Youth Theatre 1 At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 26th August 2014, 16:30 - 17:30

Barn Youth Theatre 2 At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 2nd September 2014, 18:30 - 20:00

AIYF: Dloko School Choir At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Saturday 9th August 2014, 15:00

Seasonal Dishes: Make a Bowl and Eat From It! - Ceramics For Adults At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 26th August 2014, 10:00 - 13:00

RSC: Two Gentlemen of Verona At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Wednesday 3rd September 2014, 19:00

Banchory Beer Festival At Deeside Rugby Football Club Pitches Saturday 9th August 2014, 12:00 - 00:00 Sunday 10th August 2014, 12:00 - 20:00

Singing For Joy At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 26th August 2014, 10:00 - Tuesday 7th October 2014

The Muddy Puddle Club At Drum Castle Thursday 7th August 2014, 14:00 - 15:30 Storytelling in the Walled Garden at Crathes Castle Saturday 9th August 2014, 13:30 - 16:00

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Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Thursday 28th August 2014, 20:00

Third Stage: Arts and Choir for Older People in Deeside At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Wednesday 3rd September 2014, 10:00 - 12:00

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Barn Youth Theatre 1 At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 9th September 2014, 16:30 - 17:30

Saturday 13th September 2014, 10:00 15:00 WMS: Joseph Long Piano Recital At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Sunday 14th September 2014, 19:00

Barn Youth Theatre 2 At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 9th September 2014, 18:30 - 20:00

Piano Masterclass with Joseph Long At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Sunday 14th September 2014, 15:00 - 16:00

Print making Workshops for All with Marga Schnell At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Thursday 11th September 2014, 10:00 12:00

Film: Fading Gigolo (15) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 16th September 2014, 19:30

Patsy Reid and Friends At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Friday 12th September 2014, 20:00

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Crathes Half Marathon sponsored by Aker Solutions At Crathes Castle Saturday 13th September 2014, 12:00 15:00

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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 Bowling Club Dee Street Visitors Welcome Tennis and Putting also available 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 Taylor yogalisa@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

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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 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

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Spanish and French Classes Conversational Spanish and French offered by experienced teacher in small groups.

Airyhall Community Centre Contact John on 01224 582491 email:jymcl11@gmail.com Classes begin last week in August

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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. ÂŁ5pp 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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Compu-Care

Call Neil 07539-462-064 PC Repairs and Upgrades Aberdeen based. Collect and return service.

New systems available. £15 ph standard pc repairs. £25ph networking/ internet.

Befriend a Child Charity Shop 27 Holburn Street, AB11 6DJ, Aberdeen

Albacappella Aberdeenshire a-cappella singing group. Every Wed, 7.30 to 9.30 pm, at the Peterculter Heritage Hall, AB14 0LJ. www.albacappella.co.uk 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. 10 people in each class and they can make anything from a cushion - chairs. Classes run in school term approximately 10 weeks. Contact Moira : 01330 822984 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

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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.

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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.

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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