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Issue 86 mid Oct-mid Dec 2014 Free magazine West End Area 2

West End - Deeside - Kingswells

Hazlehead : Queens Cross, Craigiebuckler, Hazledene, Woodend, Queens Road, Rubislaw Dens, Harlaw and Forest Road Mannofield : Morningside, Countesswells, Thorngrove, Macaulay, Kenfield, Airyhall, Seafield, Springfield Road, Deeside, Braeside,

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A note from Sue... In the midst of the October holidays already? Where does the school year go? I suppose it won’t be long till Christmas after Halloween, Bonfire Night, Thanksgiving to name a few festivals leading up to the big end of year celebration. So who is going to make more effort to support our local shops this Christmas? We are very lucky to have such individual stores to pick up some genuine and unique gifts. Just because they are independent does not make them all more expensive. You will find something for every budget. Why not pop along and see for yourselves. Next issue we hope to bring some of the products into your home to tempt you even more. The start of the Christmas Craft Fairs will also be upon us. There is one at Harlaw Academy and the Craft Bazaar returns to Airyhall Community Centre. There will also be some wonderful Christmas concerts on the go – Aberdeen Orpheus Choir will be performing at Craigiebuckler Church on 12 December so mark that one on your calendar.

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My diet is almost at an end and I hope to bring you another article about Alizonne with some pictures to inspire and encourage you in 2015. The blog on the website is almost up-to-date so you can follow my progress. In the meantime, why not re-fill your cuppa and enjoy the rest of the magazine. Until the next issue, Sue Our next deadlines are 20 October for our NEW Ellon Quarterly Magazine 30 October for Area 1 and the Deeside magazines 20 November for Area 2 and Kingswells magazines PS: Queens Cross and Harlaw Community Council are looking for new members. Is this something you would like to be part of? See their main advert for contact details. It will allow you to contribute to the community and inject ‘fresh’ blood into the meetings. Why not pop along and show your support.

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The enthusiastic group of ladies and gentlemen who come along to my seated exercise classes do so by brining their own humour as well as a physical limitation with them. Their physical limitation may be a health condition, an injury or some 'wear and tear' (that's a technical term) to some joints; but all have one thing in common, to do what they can to keep moving and stay as strong and mobile for the best quality of life. The circulation booster at the start of class aims to warm the body, whilst still seated; but it also increase the blood flow the the brain as well as the rest of the body. However this causes much humour to take place amongst the participants, which is usually directed towards me, most of the time. But it soon becomes clear that the comedy is

more about friendship and enjoying the company than anything else. Do you remember when getting in and out of a car was easy, or when you didn't make a noise when getting out of a seat? So do we and we're working on returning to that time, in class. To do this, we use ankle weights to add strength into the legs. This gives strength for daily activity or functional movements such as sitting down, standing up, climb the stairs, getting on and off a bus etc. I find the ability to count the number of repetitions more challenging than the ankle weights. Unfortunately maths was never my strong point so I leave the counting to some else. Even with the increase blood flow to my brain, after the warm up, I'm still not able to use it to my advantage and count! Upper body strength and posture is just as important as leg strength, so we use resistance bands, such as those used in a physiotherapy session to improve strength in the arms And shoulders to help you carry shopping bags, a full

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kettle or maybe a grandchild! This section also has a second health advantage as it increases bone density, in particular it can halt the progress of osteoporosis. The band is used with exercises to strengthen the upper body, the bone density benefits come into the arms, shoulders and spinel bones too.

However, all that, is now secondary to why people attend classes. They have all found new friends, socialise with them, go to lunch after class together but most of all we all enjoy each others company. Nobody is forced to do an exercise and each person is given exercise appropriate for their ability.

The final part of the class is about standing balance exercises. Here people are at their most challenged due to the static balance - such as standing on one leg; and the dynamic balancesuch as walking along heel to toe. There is a great verity of challenging excises here and most people are relived to sit down at the end of this section. This is when we creat those ' party pieces' so when you attend your next social event you can say ' Hey, look what I can do!'

If there is one thing I would ask you to bring, is a sense of humour. So if you have a joke to tell, of if you can count past four, you would bring much to the class, oh, and by the way, we exercise too. Seated exercise classes: • Mannofield Church: Wednesday - 12:30-1:30pm £5 per person • Cults Kirk Centre: Tuesday - 12:00-1:00pm £5 per person Contact: Laura Walker E: laura@laurawalkerlimited.co.uk M: 07773021851 W:www.laurawalkerlimited.co.uk

The seated exercise class is all about your ability and how you can improve it. The class is taken at a pace which the participants find comfortable. Those who attend all enjoy the classes, the exercises and the health benefits of the exercises.

UNIQUE in ABERDEEN: multi-dance classes for girls from 3 to 14 y/o at Rosemount Community Center. Caroline LASSUS is delighted to announce that multi-dance lessons will be opened from the 1st week of October for girls aged from 3 to 14 y/o. Classes will take place at the Rosemount Community Center (AB25 2NS). Each group will be taught multi-dance including afro-latino, south-american (salsa, cumbia, merengue, cueca...), contemporary, modern and classical. “Being French, I will use both English and French during my lessons”

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P is for Portugal Portugal is probably best know for the sweet fortified Port wines of the Douro Valley but as a wine producing country itâ€™s well worth exploring the length and breadth for a range of styles and many indigenous grapes. The same grapes which are used to make Port are also used in the production of the light wines too. Touriga Nacional has dark fruit, structure and colour, perhaps one to try if you are a Cabernet fan. Tinta Roriz is the Tempranillo of Spain so one for Rioja fans, it changes its name to Aragonez further south in the Alentejo region where you will might find it blended with Shiraz or Merlot. The Dao region shares similar grapes to the Douro. Producers to look out for include Quinta das Maias

and Quinta Dos Roques. The white Encruzado grape is mainly found in the Dao, like Chardonnay it works well in arrange of styles both oaked and un-oaked. To the west of Dao and closer to the Atlantic is Bairrada. Baga is the main red grape of the region. It has structured tannins and acidity. Luis Pato makes some great examples and his daughter Filipa is following suit. The white Bical grape has a savoury edge and Maria Gomes (Fernao Pires) is the grape behind some traditional method sparkling wines as well as still wine. The northern region of Vinho Verde is home to crisp dry whites made from Loureiro and this region is also home to some really good Alvarinho (the Albarino of Spain). Carol Brown is an Aberdeen based member of the Association of Wine Educators and the Circle of Wine Writers. www.wineuncorkededucation.co.uk Carol Brown

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We’ve put together a selection of books by funny women, for funny women, or just women in general… or men who want to talk about problems with hair in unwanted places, and how to walk in high heels. Dear Fatty Dawn French National treasure Dawn French has had an amazing career as a funny girl and this memoir is written as a series of letters to people who have influenced her life. Dear Fatty is a fantastic blend of honesty, poignancy and controversy, just like the

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Boost Your Income: How to Make Money from Crafting By Ann Haldon The growth in popularity of knitting, sewing and jewellery-making has provided skilled crafters with a golden opportunity to supplement their income. Not only is it possible to make good money from a creative hobby such as this, people young and old are starting successful businesses doing what they love. Many people make gifts for family and friends, but don’t always realise the potential to earn money from their hobby. Diverse influences including media interest, the economic collapse, and TV programmes such as The Great British Sewing Bee have all been instrumental in bringing about the revival of crafts once regarded as old-fashioned. So if you want to use your creativity to make some money, what are the best ways to sell, and how easy is it to get started?

Selling at craft fairs Craft fairs are considered the ‘traditional’ route to selling handcrafted items. They remain a good option if you can spare several days a month to focus on selling, in addition to the time needed to produce your items. Craft fairs and vintage markets are held regularly throughout the year, but because they are so popular, it is advisable to book well in advance. Some venues provide tables, equipment and electrical sockets, but in most cases you’ll have to provide your own table and lighting. High quality spotlighting is a good investment for sellers with a long-term plan, and can encourage sales if the venue is dimly lit. Selling online Selling online involves a little more planning and considerably more effort to be successful. In its favour it has the advantage of being flexible, and may fit more easily into your life.

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Not only will you need to produce items to sell, you’ll also need to develop your ‘shop,’ take and upload photos of each item, describe them well, estimate postage and packing charges, and continually market the business. If this is what you envisioned, there’s probably no better way to make money from crafting. Two websites set up to help you succeed in this respect are Folksy and Etsy, both being designed specifically for independent craftspeople and artisans. Folksy With more than 15,000 sellers on Folksy, this has become a strong community for crafters and buyers alike. A UK-based site that has been around since 2007, Folksy provides a great opportunity to create your own brand without it costing a fortune, get your creations in front of a global audience, and build a bona-fide craft business. Basic account 15p + VAT per item Items listed for 120 days

6% + VAT commission Folksy Plus Annual charge of £45, inclusive of VAT No individual listing fees 6% + VAT commission Etsy If you start selling on Etsy you’ll be joining an established community of over 8 million members and 800,000 online shops. Launched in 2005, Etsy is based in America but also has a loyal following in the UK. It’s possible to link your Etsy account to a Facebook business page for additional exposure in this country. Seller account no membership fees $0.20 to list an item for 4 months 3.5% commission Lovingly handcrafted items of a high quality have more personality than mass-produced goods, and their unique nature makes them appealing to discerning buyers. Although not a get-rich-quick scheme, making items to sell has the potential to bring in some valuable extra income and provide much-needed job satisfaction.

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Around Britain Football 1. Arbroath - In 1885, Arbroath beat Aberdeen Bon Accord 36-0 (an average of one goal every 2� minutes) in a first round Scottish Cup match. Thirteen of Arbroath’s goals were scored by one player, John ‘Jocky’ Petrie. 2. Dundee - In 1997, Aberdeen’s Dean Windass received three red cards in one game – originally sent off for a foul, he was given two further red cards for verbally abusing the referee and then throwing a corner flag into the crowd. Aberdeen went on to lose to Dundee 5-0, while Windass was given a six-match ban. 3. Inverness - In 1979, a second-round tie between Inverness Thistle FC and Falkirk was postponed a record twenty-nine times due to bad weather. Originally scheduled for January 9, the match finally took place forty-four days later on February 22. 4. Hull - When half an hour of extra time failed to resolve a match between Hull and Manchester United on August 5 1970, Britain’s first ever penalty shoot-out took place at Boothferry Park, Hull City’s former home ground. The first player to score in a penalty shoot-out was United’s George Best; the first to miss was Denis Law. 5. Loughborough - The 1899-1900 Football League Season saw Leicestershire’s Loughborough Town FC win just 8 points, conceding 100 goals (including 12 to Arsenal in a single match) and losing 27 of their 34 games (including all of their away games). Loughborough understandably failed to be re-elected to the League the following season and the side was disbanded in June 1900. © Taken from The British Isles: A Trivia Gazetteer by Paul Anthony Jones

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Conductor Jane Murray and Accompanist Erika Fairhead are looking forward to their Christmas Concert which is being held in Craigiebuckler Church on Friday, 12th December at 7.30 p.m. The programme has been carefully chosen to include a blend of traditional Christmas Music with music by modern composers including John Rutter and Bob Chilcott plus audience participation in the singing of well known Christmas carols. Our Guest Artiste will be talented, young flautist Kay Ritchie. Tickets costing £10:00 and £8:00 concessions to include interval refreshments:(a glass of wine or non-alcoholic drink) may be purchased from Top Note Music Shop, 123 Crown Street, Aberdeen, the Church Office at Craigiebuckler Church, from Choir Members or at the door of the Church on the evening of the Concert. e : mail@gazettemagazines.com

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Mitsubishi PHEV It’s not very often a car comes along with the promise of ‘changing the game’ – but that’s exactly what Mitsubishi believes its new plug-in hybrid Outlander will do. We took it for a spin on and off road to see if we can believe the hype. What is it? It’s an SUV with a seriously clever powertrain that combines a 2.0-litre petrol unit with battery technology. On pure electric the car can travel up to 32 miles, even at motorway speeds, and when the batteries are depleted an engine takes over to keep you motoring. All that clever technology has huge benefits too such as no road tax, Congestion Charge exemption, and just 5% BIK for company car drivers. But that’s not all – you get all this with NO price premium over the equivalent diesel model. That’s an industry first and to put it into perspective, Volvo’s plug-in hybrid V60 commands an £11,000 premium over the diesel. What’s under the bonnet? It’s not what’s under the bonnet that matters but what’s hidden in the floor; a wedge of batteries. As the plug-in name suggests you can top these up every night, for

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nearly £50,000, and commands a £11,280 premium over the equivalent diesel. The Outlander PHEV starts at a ridiculous £28,249. What’s it like to drive? In EV mode it’s near silent and although the petrol unit is a little revvy when it kicks in, it’s not nasty. It’ll hit 60mph in 11 seconds, which is quicker than the diesel, and reaches a top speed of 106mph. It’s all very refined though and wind and road noise is kept to a minimum. There are lots of clever tricks up the PHEVF’s sleeve too – like the ability to hold a charge and use the petrol engine instead at the touch of a button, and the ability to recharge back to 80 per cent when left on tick over for just half an hour. Our only complaint would be a rather hard ride.

riding, go-anywhere off-roader. Our guess is Mitsubishi won’t be able to make them fast enough… The knowledge Model: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Price: £28,249 Engine: 2.0-litre petrol, Electric motor Power: 119bhp, 190Nm Max speed: 106mph 0-62mph: 11 seconds MPG: 148mpg (combined) Emissions: 44g/km

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