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A note from Sue…

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t seems a bit late in the day to be wishing you a Happy New Year but it is our first contact so I do hope you all have a good one.

I had a healthy festive period and enjoyed meeting family and friends, exchanging gifts, eating too much, staying up too late, lying in and generally relaxing. Now it is back to normality and already we are into February.

Keeping fit has been high on my agenda and I’ve enjoyed a couple of new kinds of exercise classes which are short but high impact and burn fat and calories.

My body certainly feels it! There are lots of classes on our club pages which will let you enjoy a new hobby whether it be sporty, crafty or educational.

I already have my first dance workshop under my belt which was in Edinburgh in January. And I have another in Dundee next weekend then a big one in London in April – lucky me.

This time of year you are all for clearing out your wardrobes, booking your summer holidays and keeping fit – doesn’t really matter which order! For those with romance in the air it is also a time of proposals and marriages. For some it might be a change of house, there are some very nice ones being built at Crathes and Drumoak, personally I’d still love the luxury of a plot of land and build the house of my dreams – alas I don’t think it would be in Scotland – somewhere sunny.

If your dream is to extend your house, or build a new one then McGregor Garrow Architects might be able to help you there.

There are lots to look forward to in February what with Valentine’s Day, National Nest Box Week, Shrove Tuesday for all your pancakes and Fairtrade Fortnight starts at the end of February. We have a couple of articles one on Valentine’s gifts and the other on Fairtrade Fortnight, I hope you will enjoy reading them.

The baker’s amongst you might like to give our recipe a try, a lovely Lemon Almond Cake, certainly looks tempting.

On that note why not refill your cuppa and read on.

Until next time,

Sue

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Noun: hypnotherapy The use of hypnosis as a therapeutic technique.

When you mention the word hypnotherapy your mind conjures up all sorts of images. A swinging watch being dangled in front of your face; being made to do silly things on a stage in front of an audience; not being in control of what is happening and Derren Brown!

Now think of hypnotherapy as a therapeutic technique…

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Back in December I popped along to the new hypnotherapist on the block Anne Wyatt at Bon Accord Hypnotherapy.

Anne is working out of the Banchory Business Centre and when you walk into her room you feel like you’re at home. It is very calming and instantly makes you feel quite at ease.

As with most consultations I had a questionnaire to complete, which doesn’t take long. We chatted a bit longer and I felt myself opening up to Anne and her questions. To put your mind at rest – there are no watches, no stage; just a very comfy chair and a therapy bed and she promised I would not

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Anne explained all the different areas in which she could help. With the solution focused therapy you concentrate on small, positive steps to help you move forward.

The brain based therapy you explore how the mind creates unwanted behaviours and harnessing them to work for rather than against you. The hypnotherapy uses the natural state of hypnosis, which we all actually experience on a daily basis but are unaware of, to create change at a subconscious level.

The hypnotherapy can help with a very wide variety of issues including: improving confidence; improving sleep; overcoming fears and phobias; smoking and other addictions (chocolate!); irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and reducing stress and anxiety to name but a few.

I later popped onto the therapy bed and

Anne taught me a breathing technique.

It is something that could help me on a day-to-day basis. I was then put into a hypnotic state! I was fully aware of what was happening, listening carefully to what Anne was saying and feeling very, very relaxed. I could see that if I needed help with any of the above areas that this therapy could be beneficial.

The good news is that Anne offers a completely FREE initial consultation, so if you find it is really going to be of help to you then you can book further sessions.

Discounts are available after four sessions.

Also included with the initial consultation is a free hypnotherapy recording. This can help you find your own piece of calm at any time of day.

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Gifts that say ‘I Love You.’ What to buy the one you love on Valentine’s Day. The year was 1969 and they were hopelessly in love. As two of Hollywood’s biggest stars, and arguably the most famous couple in the world, Richard Burton decided to prove his undying passion for his wife Elizabeth Taylor by purchasing a huge 69.42 carat pear shaped diamond with a £1m price tag to match.

with left over Christmas chocolate hidden inside, and divorce papers delivered while

Though this extravagant act hit the headlines, it is by no means unique. In 1648 emperor Shah Juhan built the Taj Mahal, the “crown of palaces”, in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. More recently, Chelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich gave his girlfriend a bronze sculpture worth $14m - one of the most expensive gifts ever made.

At the other end of the spectrum, the less rich and famous have earned themselves a place on the Internet if not in the history books, by presenting their loved ones with less salubrious offerings. A deep fat fryer

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a spa package, or a make-over followed by a photo shoot, or for around £25 a “design your own perfume” set?

dining out, are just a sample of these giftgiving gaffs.

With Valentine’s Day almost upon us, you may be wondering what to buy your loved one. Apart from the usual flowers, chocolates and jewellery, is there anything else out there a little more unusual that will keep you in their good books, whilst avoiding one of ‘those’ looks?

If food is the way to a man’s heart, then chocolate is definitely the entry to a woman’s! For something different, why not get her a pizza made entirely of chocolate, or chocolate-shaped spoons that melt in hot milk making a deliciously smooth drink?

If togetherness is your thing, you can buy a pair of love gloves for around £20, but if you fancy something more thrilling, how about a lovers leap bungee jump at around £120? That will certainly add some excitement to a relationship!

If adrenalin rushes are your lover’s thing, why not consider indoor sky diving, flying lessons, dumper truck racing, and a super car thrill experience where you get to drive a real sports car? Cricket, snooker and other sports coaching lessons can also be purchased for around £150 a time.

Finally, what could be more romantic than naming a star after your loved one, or giving them the chance to name one themselves? You can purchase this privilege for around £20.

If you haven’t found an idea here to suit your taste or your pocket, try searching some for yourself. The following websites are a good place to start: thepresentfinder. co.uk; prezzybox.com; notonthehighstreet. com.

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Playing Fair

What is Fairtrade Fortnight and why do we need it?

Fairtrade fortnight takes place this year between 23 February and 8 March 2015, and aims to continue to raise awareness and change behaviour around this important topic. Research shows that whilst 78% of the UK population recognise the Fairtrade Mark, over 50% still do not actively choose Fairtrade products.

They also ensure payment of the Fairtrade Minimum Price for the commodity, and an additional Fairtrade Premium which is invested into the business or community projects.

Small scale farmers and workers are amongst the most marginalized globally, and Fairtrade helps them through trade, not aid, providing stable income to help them plan.

Fairtrade only certifies small scale farmer organisations for products such as cocoa, cotton and rice, but does certify plantations with larger numbers of employees for goods such as tea, bananas and flowers. The standards required for larger organisations include allowing them freedom of association and collective bargaining, and prevention of discrimination and child labour.

The producers decide how the Fairtrade premium is invested. Often this will be in schools, transport, health care and better business equipment and practices.

Fairtrade is about getting better prices, working conditions and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers. It’s about supporting the development of thriving farming and worker communities, so that they have more control over their futures and protecting the environment in which they live and work.

It is now possible to buy around over 4,500 products officially branded Fairtrade including: Tea, Coffee, Bananas, Chocolate, Gold, Flowers, Cotton and Sugar. Sadly however, only 1.2% of cocoa and 10% of tea globally are traded on Fairtrade terms. Did you check the packaging for the Fairtrade logo when you last bought some tea?

The Fairtrade mark means that the Fairtrade ingredients in the product have been produced by small scale farmer organisations or plantations that meet social, environmental and economic Fairtrade standards. These standards help to protect workers’ rights and environment.

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There are over 1.4 million farmers and workers in 1,140 producer organisations within the Fairtrade System. These are across 74 different countries and four continents.

Fairtrade.org.uk would love people to get involved during Fairtrade fortnight. Here are some suggested activities to increase awareness and raise money.

Create a Fairtrade Trail around your local area highlighting those selling Fairtrade products.

Build a model of something funded from Fairtrade premium such as a school or health centre, and display this in a prominent place to make it a talking point.

Have some fun creating a special event. This could be a film evening showing the Fairtrade film, or something more elaborate such as a Come Dine With Me experience. Tasting events featuring Fairtrade produce are also popular.

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riendship Lunches which have been served over the past 15 years on every second and fourth Thursday of the month from October to April inclusive. We now serve once a month during the summer months as we felt the demand/need was there for many people who are on their own as it is somewhere to meet, chat and receive warm cooked food.

The forthecoming dates are Thursday 12 and 26 February, 12 and 26 March, 9 and 23 April. The cost for Two course plus tea/coffee is £3.50pp. Lunches are served between 12 noon and 1pm at the Banchory East Church Hall and are open to all age groups.

This worthwhile community service which I personally feel could be enjoyed by more people in and around the Banchory/Aberdeen area. We do have people come off the bus from near and far and also have visitors to the area who pop in when they see our sign.

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Garden View Blowsy Begonias Every gardener has at least one guilty secret: mine is begonias. My mother insists they are vulgar and she wouldn’t give them house room. A gardening friend turned up her nose at my begonia baskets last year, but I won’t hear a word against them. They are the cheerful, cockney barrow boys of the plant world and I love them.

them back.

They are pretty easy to grow once you know how, and you can start them off any time now if you have a warm windowsill or a propagator.

Fill some 12cm/5inch pots with soil-less potting compost so that the surface of the compost is 2.5cm /1 inch below the rim of the pot. This eventually allows for watering, but at this time of year the top of the tuber should be kept dry.

One of the reasons I find them so satisfying to grow is that they start life as a rather unprepossessing tuber, which my husband once described as looking like dried dog poo - he isn’t a gardener. The tubers should feel rock hard when you squeeze them. If they feel spongy, put

There is also a right way up and a wrong way up. Take your tuber and examine it.

There should be a concave surface - like a little dip - and a convex surface. The dip is the upper surface from which the shoots will grow and the convex surface sprouts the roots.

Push the tubers – remember concave side up - into the compost so that the top of each tuber is still visible. Do not bury them.

Keep the pots at somewhere between 15-18C / 60-75F in the propagator, in a greenhouse, or on a bright windowsill, though not in direct sunlight.

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Finally, begonias have both male and female flowers. The male ones are far bigger and more showy, so pinch off the female ones, which can be spotted because they possess an embryonic seed pod behind the bud. Doing this will mean that the male flowers last much longer.

You may need to stake them to support the heads.

When summer arrives, you will be able to plant up pots and baskets and bask in the flamboyant blowsy beauty of the begonia: Who could resist.

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What’s On in February at His Majesty’s Theatre, Music Hall and Lemon Tree, Aberdeen Tuesday to Saturday, February 10 to 14: Marking the 100th anniversary of World War l, the critically-acclaimed stage show based on the world famous novel by Sebastian Faulks, Birdsong, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30m, with 2pm Thursday and 2.30pm Saturday matinees.

Wednesday, February 11: Freed of the shackles of corporate bureaucracy and even the limitations of geography (half the band now lives abroad), The Used is creating the most spirited and vitally essential work of their career and can be seen in The Lemon Tree, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm.

Wednesday to Friday, February 11 to 13: Present Tense Productions presents 100, when five performers re-enact powerful stories as their characters try to capture the perfect memory to last for their eternity, in The Lemon Tree Studio (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, at 7pm.

Friday to Sunday, February 13 to 15: In the last shows ever from Scotland’s favourite children’s entertainers, The Singing Kettle: The Big Party is their final hurrah in the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 10am and 1.30pm on Friday, 11am and 2pm on Saturday and 12noon and 3pm on Sunday.

Saturday, February 14: The energetically witty and charming Irish/Iranian Patrick Monahan, with Adventures in Monahan Land, in The Lemon Tree Studio (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, at 7pm.

Monday, February 16: Three members of the BBC acclaimed Transatlantic Sessions, Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle, share a stage together as part of an exclusive

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European tour, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm.

Monday to Saturday, February 16 to 21: Set in the Deep South, Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, sees racial injustice envelope a small town community in this enthralling production from London’s award-winning Regent’s Park Theatre, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm with 2pm Thursday and 2.30pm Saturday matinees.

Wednesday, February 18: A playful original production without words, combing physical theatre, dance, music and multi-media, Sanitise is the story of a woman torn between fantasy and fear in The Lemon Tree Studio (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, at 7pm.

Thursday, February 19: Featuring the top 20 greatest guitar riffs of all time, live, Classic Rock Show 2015, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm.

Thursday, February 19: In a reschedule date from last year, one half of hit-makers and blue chip song-writers Gallagher & Lyle, Benny Gallagher gives fans a taste of the talent which has fuelled a life-long musical career, starting as a staff writer with the Beatles music publishing company Apple, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (seated) West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm.

Friday, February 20: Having performed 500 major concert shows to over 500,000 fans around the world since they were formed over a decade ago, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac return to the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm.

Friday, February 20: As part of Aberdeen Performing Arts’ Freshly Squeezed, Esperi is Scottish multi-instrumentalist Chris James Marr, whose music ranges from acoustic story-telling to colourful electronica looping, in The Lemon

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Saturday, February 21: For one-night only, The Lemon Tree becomes DJ Yoda’s Cinema, where he will take his audience through an incredible visual and audio journey, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 8pm.

Saturday, February 21: For five-year-olds and younger, The Polar Bears Go Wild is perfect treat for young audiences with music, laughter and quite a lot of cheekiness, in The Lemon Tree Studio (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, at 1.30pm and 3.30pm. Monday, February 23: Starting from their humble beginnings as a 50s rock ‘n’ roll duo, The Simon and Garfunkle Story takes fans through all the songs and stories which shaped this remarkable duo, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm.

Tuesday to Saturday, February 24 to 28: Aberdeen Performing Arts and Glasgow Lunchtime Theatre kick off the spring season of A Play, A Pie & A Pint, with Netting by Morna Young in The Lemon Tree Lounge (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, at 6pm Tuesday to Friday and 1pm on Thursday and Saturday.

Thursday, February 26: Sadler’s Wells Associate Artiste Jasmin Vardimon returns with her critically-acclaimed dance theatre production Park – an urban oasis, a place of refuge from ordinary life where eight characters play, fights, fall in love and learn to survive - in His Majesty’s

Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm.

Thursday, February 26: Under the direction of Captain Andy Gregory RM, The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Scotland give a wonderfully colourful show for their annual concert, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm.

Thursday, February 26: A funny, challenging, moving, true tale of teenage love, friendship and betrayal, The Fair Intellectual Club, by Lucy Porter, in The Lemon Tree Studio (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, at 7pm.

Friday, February 27: Heat up a cold winter’s night with an evening of traditional Scottish dancing with Danse McCabre in the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 8pm.

Saturday, February 28: Following his last sellout tour of Licence to Thrill, Strictly Come Dancing’s Brendan Cole is once again set to dazzle dance fans with his brand new show A Night to Remember, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm.

Saturday, February 28: Bard in the Botanics retells William Shakespeare’s enduring story, Romeo and Juliet, through the eyes of a young generation struggling to make sense of their emotions in a world they haven’t created, in The Lemon Tree Studio (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, at 7pm.

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Lemon Almond Cake Yummy...this one’s a family favourite.

Ingredients Cake 200g unsalted butter 200g Demerara sugar 90g plain flour 90g ground almonds Half tsp baking powder Zest of 1 large, unwaxed lemon 4 large eggs Syrup 2tbsps Demerara sugar Juice 1 large unwaxed lemon Set oven to 160C / Gas Mark 3 Line a loaf tin (25cm x 11cm x 7cm) with greaseproof paper.

Method Sieve the flour with the baking powder and mix in the ground almonds. Grate the lemon zest and add this to the mix too.

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Beat the eggs lightly then add to the creamed butter and sugar, a little at a time.

Don’t worry if it curdles a little.

Gently fold in the flour, almonds and baking powder with a large metal spoon.

Dollop the cake mixture into the lined tin.

Bake for 45 minutes until golden. To test it, insert a metal skewer. If the skewer comes out clean, the cake is cooked. If not, the cake needs a few minutes more.

Remove from the oven.

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A Good Read The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

By Rachel Joyce Retirement is meant to be relaxing, isn’t it? You do what you love doing, and enjoy yourself. But what if you suddenly receive a letter out of the blue? A woman who worked in your office many years ago has cancer and is dying. She just wants you to know.

This touches you for reasons you can’t quite explain, so you write her a note to say that you are sorry to hear that. Putting on your coat and your yacht shoes you leave with the note. Your destination? The post box.

Just as far as the end of the road.

And so starts Harold Fry’s extraordinary journey: 627 miles in 87 days. With no plan, other than to reach Queenie, he sets off on a journey of faith. Scribbling on the note he tells her to wait for him. This debut novel from radio and TV writer, Rachel Joyce, will take you on a gentle journey with Harold and the various people he meets along the way. Totally unprepared for what he will encounter, his faith in positive thinking keeps him going as he learns more about his life and relationships with his wife and son.

Gargoylz: Get up to Mischief

By Burchett and Vogler If you thought your time at primary school was exciting, then you have nothing on nine-year-old Max and his best friend Ben. Their school is next to an old church and to their delight, they discover that the stone figures on the church come to life. In this, the second book in the series, Toby, a mischievous l people - local busine loca ss

young gargoyle with the ability to fly, manages to create havoc at the school, much to the disgust of Mrs Hogsbottom who, after an incident with a skateboard, reminds pupils of school rule number 27: the head teacher must not be run over without permission.

Max spends most of his time trying to keep Toby and the other gargoylz under control: not easy when they can make themselves invisible and so avoid all the blame! When he suggests that Toby runs a bath to clean himself up after eating a packet of chocolate biscuits, it’s not difficult to imagine the rather wet chaos that ensues. Written for readers age 6+, with an interactive website to explore the stories and characters more, this is sure to keep both boys and girls engrossed, with the added bonus of many more books to enjoy.

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Gary Jamieson (Scots Guards)

Your help is needed

Whilst on an operational tour in Afghanistan in 2010 Gary stepped on an IED, his limbs had taken the full force of the explosion and Gary lost both his legs and an arm. The ABF the Soldiers Charity supported his family whilst a significant number of home modifications were made, so that he could return home. The charity also helped to make Gary's car accessible, Gary said, "Being able to drive again was really important to me as it was a progression in my independence going from home into the car, The Soldiers Charity has had such a positive impact in my life." Gary is only one of many soldiers and veterans that The Soldiers Charity has helped, they gave so much, now together let us show our support to allow The Soldiers Charity's to continue to be able to support many more of those in need.

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Please contact to discuss. I look forward to hearing from YOU! Please help those servicemen and women, who were and like Gary have sacrificed so much, I believe they have earned the right to our help.

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Come and Sing for a day with Banchory Singers!

most lyrical music, using adventurous harmonies for the day and French-inspired dance rhythms. Of note are the ‘Frost Scene’ in act 3 which has always attracted crtical praise, also Venus’ act 5 ‘Fairest Isle’ which inspired Charles Wesley’s hymn ‘Love Divine, All Loves Ecelling’, to the same tune.

As part of celebrations for our 30th year we invite you all to a FREE ‘Come and Sing’ day on Saturday, 28th March at the East Church, Banchory.

Banchory Singers, shown here sporting their new red fleeces, extend a warm welcome to all who come nd enjoy singing this exciting work. The ability to read music will be beneficial but not essential.

‘King Arthur’, the work to be undertaken, is a semi opera, originally partly sung and partly spoken. We, however, will perform the sung only version. The music was written by Henry Purcell and the libretto by John Dryden. It was first performed in London in mid 1691.

Everyone will be given a free copy of the musical score on the day and rehearsals and performance will be on the same day. Please let us know as soon as possible if you wish to join in so we can have sufficient scores printed.

As with all good King Arthur stories, there will be plenty of the supernatural, magic and Merlin. The plot is based on the battles between King Arthur’s Britons and the Saxons. Arthur’s fiancee, the blind Cornish Princess Emmeline, has been abducted by his arch enemy, the Saxon King Oswald of Kent and the tale centres on Arthur’s endeavours to recover her.

We will meet for rehearsals at 10.30 in the East Church Hall in Banchory on Saturday, 28th March. Tea and coffee will be provided, but bring you own lunch. The performance will take place at the East Church at 18.00 and will be followed by a celebratory buffet.

‘King Arthur’ has been said to contain some of Purcell’s

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What’s On Aboyne Bookbug Rhymetimes At Aboyne Library Tues 10th February 2015, 10:30 - 11:00 Bookbug Rhymetimes At Aboyne Library Tues 17th February 2015,10:30 - 11:00

What’s On Banchory Banchory Beer Festival At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Sat 7th February 2015, 12:00 - 18:00 Banchory Beer Festival At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Sat 7th February 2015, 18:30 - 00:00 WMS: Aberdeen Music School At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Sunday 8th February 2015, 15:00 Cool Art for Kids (February) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Monday 9th February 2015, 16:00 Watercolours with Susie Hunt At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Monday 9th February 2015, 10:00 Barn Art (February) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Monday 9th February 2015, 18:00 Barn Youth Theatre 1 (8-11yrs) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tues10th February 2015, 16:30 - 18:00 Barn Youth Theatre 2 (12-18yrs) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tues 10th Feb 2015, 18:30 - 20:30

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RSC: Love’s Labour’s Lost At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Wednesday 11th February 2015, 19:00

Banchory Farmers Market At Bellfield Car Park Sat 21st Feb 2015, 09:00 - 13:00

Bookbug for Toddlers At Banchory Library Fri 13th February 2015, 10:00 - 10:30

Cool Art for Kids (February) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Monday 23rd February 2015, 16:00

Saturday Storytimes At Banchory Library Sat 14th February 2015, 11:00 - 11:30

Watercolours with Susie Hunt At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Monday 23rd February 2015, 10:00

Watercolours with Susie Hunt At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Monday 16th February 2015, 10:00

Barn Art (February) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Monday 23rd February 2015, 18:00

Barn Art (February) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Monday 16th February 2015, 18:00

Barn Youth Theatre 1 (8-11yrs) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tues 24th Feb 2015, 16:30 - 18:00

Barn Youth Theatre 1 (8-11yrs) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tues 17th Feb 2015, 16:30 - 18:00

Singing For Joy At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 24th February 2015, 10:00

Singing For Joy At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 17th February 2015, 10:00

Barn Youth Theatre 2 (12-18yrs) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tues 24th Feb 2015, 18:30 - 20:30

Barn Youth Theatre 2 (12-18yrs) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tues 17th Feb 2015, 18:30 - 20:30

Young Chefs At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Wed 25th February 2015, 16:00

Film: Blue Jasmine (12A) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Wednesday 18th February 2015, 19:30

Film: Ida (12A) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Wed 25th February 2015, 19:30

Working with Colour At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Thursday 19th February 2015, 10:00

Creative Sketchbooks At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Thursday 26th February 2015, 10:00

Bookbug for Babies At Banchory Library Thurs 19th Feb2015, 10:30 - 11:00

Bookbug for Toddlers At Banchory Library Fri 27th February 2015, 10:00 - 10:30

Bookbug for Babies At Banchory Library Thur 19th Feb 2015, 11:00 - 11:30

Ceilidh Spot At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Friday 27th February 2015, 20:00

Duncan Chisholm At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Friday 20th February 2015, 20:00

Saturday Storytimes At Banchory Library Sat 28th Feb 2015, 11:00 - 11:30 Scottish Opera: Opera Highlights At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Saturday 28th February 2015, 19:30

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Sink or Swim Learning to swim as an adult

How did it happen? You’ve reached and exceeded the age at which you are legally regarded as an adult. You can drink, vote, drive, get married, pay taxes and get called to war. You have a job, own a home and lead a fulfilling life in lots of ways, but there is just one blot on the horizon – you still can’t swim!

The inability to swim is a cause of embarrassment for many adults, and some are reluctant and even ashamed to admit to it. But though you may feel that there is a stigma attached, the first thing to understand is that you are not alone. There are many others just like you, and if you really want to, there is no reason in the world why you can’t master the art!

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Though some people may opt to enlist the help of a friend or relative to teach them to swim, the best course is probably to turn to a professional with the correct training. But there are things you can do yourself to help boost confidence: Walk around in chestdeep water to get used to how it feels and maintain balance; Repeatedly dip your face and body in and out of the water, holding on to the side for support; Practice floating on your stomach with your face in the water; With the help of a float, lie on your back, gradually introducing kicking movements with your legs.

However you decide to proceed, please remember there is no shame in not being able to swim!

By Debbie Singh-Bhatti

People fail to learn to swim for a number of reasons. Some may have had a traumatic experience – almost drowning for example, after falling into deep water, or being the victim of a prank that got out of hand – whilst others simply may not have had the opportunity. Regardless of the cause, most non-swimming adults are afraid of water, and need to acknowledge the psychological as well as the physical barriers.

Fear can keep us safe, but it can also prevent us from moving forward. Many nonswimmers are afraid of putting their face in the water and are scared that they won’t be able to float, yet more or less everyone floats. What sometimes gets in the way is fear and tension that causes you to hold yourself stiffly, hunch your head and shoulders, and push your feet towards the bottom of the pool.

Most non-swimmers are afraid to take their feet off the bottom and become panicstricken if there is nothing to hold onto, but learning to trust that the water will hold you up rather than the reverse, is key to

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Cool Art for Kids (February) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Monday 2nd March 2015, 16:00

Barn Art (March) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Monday 9th March 2015, 18:00

Barn Youth Theatre 1 (8-11yrs) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 17th March 2015, 16:30 - 18:00

Banchory Blethers in Banchory Library At Banchory Library Monday 2nd March 2015, 14:00 - 15:00

Barn Youth Theatre 1 (8-11yrs) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 10th March 2015, 16:30 - 18:00

Singing For Joy At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 17th March 2015, 10:00

Barn Art (February) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Monday 2nd March 2015, 18:00

Singing For Joy At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 10th March 2015, 10:00

Barn Youth Theatre 2 (12-18yrs) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 17th March 2015, 18:30 - 20:30

Oil Painting (March) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Monday 2nd March 2015, 09:30

Barn Youth Theatre 2 (12-18yrs) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 10th March 2015, 18:30 - 20:30

Film: Mr Turner (12A) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Wednesday 18th March 2015, 19:30

Barn Youth Theatre 1 (8-11yrs) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 3rd March 2015, 16:30 - 18:00

Young Chefs At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Wednesday 11th March 2015, 16:00

Young Chefs At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Wednesday 18th March 2015, 16:00

Singing For Joy At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 3rd March 2015, 10:00

Soul Collage with Patricia Walter At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Thursday 12th March 2015, 09:30

Barn Youth Theatre 2 (12-18yrs) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 3rd March 2015, 18:30 - 20:30

Mabon At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Friday 13th March 2015, 20:00

RSC: Love’s Labour’s Won At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Wednesday 4th March 2015, 19:00

Bookbug for Toddlers At Banchory Library Friday 13th March 2015, 10:00 - 10:30

Bookbug for Babies At Banchory Library Thursday 5th March 2015, 10:30 - 11:00

Film: Heima - Sigur Ros At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Saturday 14th March 2015, 19:30

Bookbug for Babies At Banchory Library Thursday 5th March 2015, 11:00 - 11:30

Saturday Storytimes at Banchory Library At Banchory Library Saturday 14th March 2015, 11:00 - 11:30

Bolshoi Ballet: Romeo and Juliet At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Sunday 8th March 2015, 15:30

Cool Art for Kids (March) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Monday 16th March 2015, 16:00

Cool Art for Kids (March) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Monday 9th March 2015, 16:00

Oil Painting (March) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Monday 16th March 2015, 09:30

Oil Painting (March) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Monday 9th March 2015, 09:30

Barn Art (March) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Monday 16th March 2015, 18:00

Soul Collage with Patricia Walter At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Thursday 19th March 2015, 09:30 Bookbug for Babies At Banchory Library Thursday 19th March 2015, 10:30 - 11:00 Bookbug for Babies At Banchory Library Thursday 19th March 2015, 11:00 - 11:30 Ceilidh Spot At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Friday 20th March 2015, 20:00 WMS: Alice Allen At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Saturday 21st March 2015, 19:30 Banchory Farmers Market At Bellfield Car Park Saturday 21st March 2015, 09:00 - 13:00 Cool Art for Kids (March) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Monday 23rd March 2015, 16:00 Oil Painting (March) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Monday 23rd March 2015, 09:30 Barn Art (March) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Monday 23rd March 2015, 18:00

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Don’t Worry, Be Happy When the weather is bleak and grey, how can we lift our mood?

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Exercise - When we exercise our brain releases feel-good endorphins, making us happier. Even a short 5 minute stroll round the block can boost your mood. Think how you might add just a little more movement into your daily life: Maybe a few morning yoga poses, or an evening walk.

Get Immersed - Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, renowned psychologist found that immersing ourselves in an activity we love, which also requires skill, makes us happy. Try reading, playing the guitar, writing a blog, or cooking, immerse yourself in a hobby and your mood will brighten Laugh - Laughter changes the energy of a situation immediately and lightens our mood. Try watching a DVD of your favourite comedian. Better still, visit a comedy club and give yourself permission to laugh-outloud.

Meditate - Scientific studies have proved that emotions, and happiness in particular, can be trained. Even a few minutes of meditation per day have a positive impact our brain and sense of well-being.

Be part of a community - Research shows that people involved in their community are happier. Communities foster emotional support and a connection with others, which leads to a greater sense of well-being.

The community could be a group of likeminded people such as a choir, or art-group.

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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 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 General level, Banchory Guide Hut, Tuesdays 11.30am - 1pm . Dalvenie Gardens Resource Centre , Wed 7-9pm Suitable for beginners and experienced. Contact Lisa Taylor yogalisa@hotmail.co.uk 077915 89503 Banchory Lions Club Meet on the first Monday of each Month at 7.30pm in the Guide Lodge Banchory. Guests welcome. The Banchory Lions Monthly Book Sale is held on the first Saturday of each Month in Banchory Town Hall from 10.0am till 12.0 noon. Info contact Mrs Pat Green on 01330 823795 or patgreen1@msn.com web site http://www.lions105ne.org 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

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

Banchory Running Club A road running club for all ages and abilities. www.banchoryrunningclub.com Banchory Singers are a mixed voice Community Choir. Meet at the West Church on Banchory High Street, 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 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

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Banchory Running Club A road running club for all ages and abilities.

www.banchoryrunningclub.com We are distinct from The Banchory & Stonehaven Athletic Club in that our activity is distance road running while they are athletics for the younger set.

We meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6.30pm and at 9am on the first Saturday of the month.

Visitors are always welcome and we offer a range of runs from 5km to much longer, for both young and mature runners.

The Banchory Running Club is a community based organisation and we are able to keep our membership fee really low or even free.

We encourage easy access for all and try to be a helpful and fun place to be. Some of our members love running marathons and ultras, while others prefer the shorter, more intense Half Marathon or 10km distance, but we all share a crazy passion for the pastime.

We look forward to welcoming you at our next meet.

Jack Honey Club Secretary Banchory Running Club

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28 Deeside Community Transport Two community minibuses for hire by community groups and non-profit groups. Both 17 seats and wheelchair adaptable. Charges are £1.00 per mile (as at July 2012), with a minimum invoice of £20.00.

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 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 - Upstage Productions Now rehearsing and performing in Aboyne: upstageproductions2013@gmail.com 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

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clubs and classes...

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 Relaxation Group in banchory - Tuesday 10 until 11 and Friday 1 until 2 Contact Alison 07629 741 688 for details or alison_gamblin @ yahoo.com 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

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Aberdeen Jazz Festival is one of the city’s top music festivals, bringing world acclaimed jazz artists to the city each year as a part of an exciting and varied programme. The festival also delivers a range of free lunchtime concerts, where young up and coming jazz bands from across the city’s schools have an opportunity to play professional performances as part of the five day programme of jazz events.

The festival also offers a free one day outdoor event, Jazz on the Green, held in the heart of Aberdeen’s Merchant Quarter, which has a main outdoor stage, and a number of indoor stages at local bars, cafes and restaurants.

Organised by Jazz Scotland, the festival increasingly attracts world class jazz performers to city in what are often ‘one off’ exclusive Scottish shows.

Acts scheduled to play this year include Stuart, Martin Taylor, Tord Gustavasen and Kemet.

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Shows are hosted at a variety of city venues with Aberdeen’s renowned Blue Lamp setting playing a major part in the festival’s programme.

The festival will run from 18th – 23rd March 2015.

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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 Script to Screen & Stage Drama & Film classes for children of 7-12 years of age. Banchory Classes held in Banchory Guide Hut 4pm -6pm & 6.15pm - 8.15pm Tel: 07989 484 315 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.

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.

31 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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