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Issue 88 Festive Issue 2014 Free magazine Hazlehead, Queens Cross + Mannofield

Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year

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You’ll be reading this with only about two weeks to go till the big day! I do hope you are all shopped out, but for those who still have some last minute gift buying then why not use our three pages of inspirational gift ideas from local shops close by!

How was 2014 for you? I think I’ve had a pretty marvellous year.

It started in January with the planning of our big trip to Australia to visit my cousin and some friends I met in ‘88! February I was off to my very first West Coast Swing Championships - spectating I hasten to add - very inspirational. In March I put on a stone in weight! In April I found the solution to lose weight and the big diet started. In May I was off dancing again in Skipton in North Yorkshire, beautiful part of the world. In June I was still losing weight rapidly. In July I had my sister’s graduation and our flight to Brisbane. In August we visited Melbourne and Sydney then home for school starting. In September my lovely Honda Civic decided to not work any more - very sad. In October I launched the ab41 magazine for Ellon. In November would you believe I had two more dance weekends and here we are in December...

I hope you will find time to catch up with all your family and friends over the festive period. Keep active to help fight off the bugs. Indulge on Christmas day only then re-group to normal eating.

Thank you for reading the gazette I do hope you find it useful. Thank you to all my advertisers, old, new and to those that are still thinking about it. The delivery team - a huge thanks, can’t get the magazines out without you.

In the meantime, why not re-fill your cuppa and enjoy the rest of the magazine.

Until next year, Sue Our next deadlines are 07 January for Area 1 and the Deeside magazines 20 January for Area 2 and Kingswells magazines 20 January for our NEW Ellon Quarterly Magazine

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he made no mention of it. However, despite the myths surrounding Truce matches between both sides, some are well-documented in letters.

Two soldiers of the 6th Cheshires described a huge, free-for-all match in Wulverghem, Belgium, where No Man’s Land was less damaged by shell fire.

German soldiers of the 134th Saxon Regiment and British soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment meet in no man’s land, December 26

The Christmas Truce Christmas Eve 1914. The Western Front. Weeks of rain have ended and mud is becoming ice.

Despite calls for a Christmas ceasefire, fighting has continued throughout December, although today it seems half-hearted in many places.

Staff Sergeant Clement Barker is in his trench with his comrades. Across No Man’s Land, the Germans are decorating tiny trees sent from home with candles as they sing Stille Nacht (Silent Night).

“The trenches were a blaze of Christmas trees,” one Tommy recalled, “and our sentries were regaled for hours with traditional Christmas songs.” In some places, English troops decide that they “ought to retaliate in some way.” “So we sang The First Noël... they all began clapping; and then they struck up another favourite of theirs, O Tannenbaum.”

At Barker’s trench, a German soldier appears. “He said that if (we) did not fire, they wouldn’t in the morning,” Barker wrote later. Next morning, Barker’s men cautiously venture out to retrieve and bury their dead. No shots are fired. Soon they’re shaking hands with the Germans and exchanging gifts, and then “a football is kicked out of our trenches, and Germans and English play football.”

Henry Williamson, who later wrote Tarka the Otter, also recalled football matches, but behind German lines; if British and German troops played together,

Williamson recalled the Germans singing Silent Night, too, before inviting the English closer. His unit suspected a trap. “We crept out... expecting any moment to fall flat with the machine guns opening up. And nothing happened.” Both sides were soon exchanging gifts and greetings, and similar scenes were occurring at many points along the Front.

Cigarettes, rations, uniform buttons and even addresses were exchanged. One English trench received a German chocolate cake, together with a ceasefire request and an invitation to an impromptu concert. “Just think,” wrote one soldier to his family, “while you were eating turkey I was talking and shaking hands with the very men I had been trying to kill a few hours before!”

The truce at Williamson’s position held for four days before orders arrived to end fraternisation, while the Germans were warned to expect visits from senior officers; they sent a message across, explaining that they would have to fire their machine guns, but would fire high to avoid hitting anyone.

For Barker, peace lasted a little longer too. “Night came and still no shots. Boxing day the same, and has remained so up to now,” he wrote a few days later. But gradually fighting resumed. Captain J.C. Dunn’s account of resuming hostilities is poignant: “I fired three shots in the air and put up a flag with “Merry Christmas” on it, and I climbed on the parapet...[the Germans] put up a sheet with “Thank you” on it, and the German Captain appeared... We both bowed and saluted... he fired two shots in the air, and the War was on again.”

Both truces (and football games) had occurred in earlier wars. So what makes the 1914 Christmas Truce especially memorable? Perhaps because in a war that cost over 10 million lives, it was, as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle said, “one human episode amid all the atrocities.”

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Surfing on a gloriously torque-filled surge of V12 goodness, delicately light steering guiding this two ton luxury monster across the Welsh moors, I’m opening up a gap on the cars behind me as my relationship with the Rolls-Royce Wraith finally clicks. For the last two days I’ve been living in fear of harming the £219,480 brute, every wayward

sheep tying my stomach in knots, every oncoming tractor making me wince at the impending doom that never happens.

You see driving the Wraith is quite some responsibility. With a price tag that wouldn’t look out of place in an estate agent’s window, piloting the curvy-rear ended British beauty – the sportiest of Rolls-Royces – really is a nerve-wracking experience. Well, at least at first it is. In time, as the miles rise, fear eases, and you finally begin to gel with the giant – and it’s then, at this moment, that the wonder of this incredible feat of engineering is finally hammered home.

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There’s no hiding the Wraith’s girth, though. It’s absolutely huge – and feels it. Most of the team who got behind the wheel exited with a huge grin on their face, not just because it was such an event to drive, but because they handed back the jewellike key and returned the Wraith unscathed. Everyone also ...in Little Belmont Street agreed that it was simply a very We have been serving fine italian cuisine since 1977.

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THE MYTHS: Head lice can jump, fly and swim.

Not without tiny trampolines or armbands.

Head lice love dirty hair. No. They’re not fussy about length, style or cleanliness.

Head lice can be caught from animals. No, only by head to head contact with a person already harbouring them.

You know you have head lice; your scalp itches. Not necessarily. The itching is a reaction to lice faeces and bites, and can occur weeks or months after lice arrive (or not at all). Don’t presume hairline rashes are caused by lice; check.

Insecticides will prevent head lice.

No, they won’t, and they should only be used if a live louse is seen on the hair.

You need to boil/dry-clean clothes and bedding if you have head lice.

There’s no need. Only dead or dying lice lose their grip and fall from your hair.

Detecting Head Lice Lice eggs are stuck firmly to the hair, close to the warm scalp, making them hard to spot and remove until hair growth moves them away from the scalp and you notice nits (empty eggshells).

Head lice are pale grey and smaller than a pinhead when they hatch and sesame seed size when fully grown, so they’re difficult to see too. Use wet-coming to find them, using a head lice comb with tooth spacing of 0.2-0.3mm, as this will catch even the tiniest louse (see below).

Eradicating Head Lice Wet Combing Although wet combing is very efficient, it must be done thoroughly and regularly as eggs can be missed. At 9 days old, a

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female louse can lay eggs which hatch around a week later - so if a few lice or eggs are missed, hair can quickly become infested again.

• Shampoo, condition and detangle hair first, leaving conditioner in.

• Draw the detection comb through the hair from the roots to the ends, checking the comb for lice after each stroke.

Remove them by rinsing or wiping.

• Rinse hair and then comb thoroughly again.

• Repeat every three days until day 15 to prevent newly-hatched lice maturing.

Electric nit combs These claim to kill head lice with a small electric shock. Opinions vary on their effectiveness.

These lotions coat the lice, preventing them from absorbing water and so killing them. Used properly, they are very effective.

Chemical insecticides (e.g. malathion, phenothrin, permethrin) Rarely a first recommendation now, as head lice are increasingly resistant to them and they can be harmful if used persistently. Treat everyone affected at the same time, follow instructions carefully and use a detection comb to remove dead lice and nits. Check hair a few days later and then again after 10-12 days, as not all treatments kill eggs.

Preventing Head Lice The best method is regular combing using a proper detection comb, preferably weekly.

If you need a product recommendation or are finding lice difficult to eradicate then ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice, particularly if treating babies, pregnant or breastfeeding mums, or people with allergies or asthma.

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adult groups Keep Fit Class, the Swedish Way! With Friskis and Svettis Medium jympa class, Mondays 5.30pm at Queens Cross Church hall Fitness, flexibility and strength- an all round workout to great music! No need to book, just turn up and have fun while exercising For more info contact Kirsty on 07711825614 or visit fsaberdeen.co.uk Mannofield Church Hill Walking Club Monthly trips to the Cairngorms. New members welcome. Contact Peter Stewart for a programme. 313721 or p.stewart1@btinternet.com .

Rubislaw Church Centre Fountainhall Road/Beaconsfield Place Open Monday - Friday morning for teas, coffees etc Full access and facilities for those with disabilities Rooms available for hire - contact 645477 www.rubislawchurch.org.uk Jog Scotland Meets at RGU Sport Garthdee Road Wed 6pm Contact Mandy 322158 Jog Scotland - Airyhall Meets outside Airyhall Community Centre Tuesday 7pm. Contact Julie 325 830 or www.jogscotland-airyhall.co.uk Rotary club of Aberdeen St. Nicholas At present we are canvassing for new members,we are a very friendly club who meet for lunch,friendship and business every Monday 12.45 for1.00 pm at the Northern Hotel.If you are interested you are welcome to join us any Monday lunch time. If you would like to find out more click on to rotary 1010.co.uk select clubs and go to Aberdeen St. Nicholas or telephone Ernie on 641299/312493.

Hatha Yoga Suitable for all. Tuesday 17.45 – 18.45, AYC, 8 Bon Accord Sq Wednesday 10.15 – 11.45 Thursday 10.00 – 11.30 Queens Cross Church, Tel Moira 648475 or email moira.chicometrics@gmail.com Registered Yoga Scotland teacher www.moirayogaaberdeen.co.uk Craigiebuckler Seniors Club Criagiebuckler Church Hall, 1st Wed of every month 2-4pm speakers/entertainment/ teas/coffees £2 per person, all‘seniors’welcome Woodend Bridge Club @ Woodend Bowling Club Bridge on Mon evening, Tue evening and Friday afternoons. Ample free parking. Contact Chris Blunt 317298 Craigiebuckler & Seafield Community Council craigden10@live.com We will discuss issues affecting our community and decide on strategies for resolving them. 7.30pm in Craigiebuckler Parish Church hall Friskiis & Svettis Exercise Class Senior Basic : Monday 9.50 Friday 10am £2.50 per class. Drop in - come as often as you like. Cairncry Community Centre Tel : Gunilla - 319377 Friskis&Svettis Exercise Class Fun and effective workout, suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Airyhall Community Centre, Tuesdays from 7.15-8.15pm and Wednesdays from 7-8pm(term time) No need to book, just pay as you go. Contact Jackie, Tel 712705 Italian Classes for Beginners to Advanced in Cults at Hillview Community Church and Cults Academy Tuesday, Thursday and Friday – day and evening email enrica.conti@tiscali.co.uk Tel 07786827714 Morven Singers We are a 4 part Choir singing a wide variety of music. We meet in Ruthrieston Church Hall, Broomhill Road on Wed 7.30p.m. to 9.30p.m. Interested, contact Tel 07519 749 258.

Airyhall Ramblers: Over 50s Walking Group Walks fortnightly on Wednesdays, average distance 6/7 miles. Transport provided, meeting near Airyhall School at 9.15. Friendly folk, good exercise. Interested? Contact Anne Ross 314524 March Hare Market marchharemarket@gmail.com 07725 591 866 Boys Brigade HQ

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Westburn Lawn Tennis Club Come and play tennis on REAL GRASS courts at Westburn Park. Westburn is a small, friendly club offering both social and competitive tennis at very reasonable rates (for both adults and juniors). Courts open from SUNDAY 28 APRIL 2013 at 2pm - come and join us (free for your first visit). Membership info: Barbara Miller, (01224)635556, email: barbara@jmiller.co.uk Russian evening & daytime classes For all interests and ages. Register interest at easyrussian4u@gmail. com or ring Vilena 07778 781030 Italian Classes for Beginners & Intermediate Starting in August at Kaimhill Community Learning Italian Classes for Beginners and Intermediate PLUS Italian Cookery - All welcome for more information 01224 209622 OR giuseppinaca@fsmail.net Adult Spanish and French classes Airyhall Community Centre Experienced language teacher E-mail John at jymcl11@gmail.com or Tel: 01224 582491 Concordia String Orchestra Welcomes string players of grade VII or above. Rehearsals at Ferryhill Church every Tuesday, starting at 7.30. Please contact Dave Southwood for more details (01467 642408) 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.

Learn Italian at Pasta Plus Wednesday evenings : an informal italian language class at Pasta Plus 119 Rosemount Place, Aberdeen, Scotland Tel: 07950603477- 01224 624030 (Please call to book a space and learn of the start date) Aberdeen Gaelic Choir Enjoy harmony singing in Scotland’s traditional language. New members welcome. Knowledge of Gaelic not required. Meet every Tuesday at 7.30pm in Holburn West Church, corner of Great Western Road and Ashley Park Drive. Contact Mike on 632354/mclintockm@aol.com or e mail to aberdeengaelichoir@gmail.com Tuesday Coffee at Holburn West Every week at 10 – 11.30 All welcome Albacappella the newest Aberdeenshire a-cappella singing group. Every Wednesday, 7.30 to 9.30 pm, at the Peterculter Heritage Hall, AB14 0LJ. To find out more: www.albacappella.co.uk Drawing and Painting class Airyhall Community Centre, Every Thursday afternoon 13.30-15.30 Weekly class commences again on Thursday 21st August.

Cost £10 per week or £9 if paid in blocks of 4 weeks in advance.

Please contact Lorraine Taylor on 07821378754 to book Friday Café at South Holburn every week from 10-11 30am Italian Cookery Kaimhill Community Learning on Tuesdays From 11am to 1:30 pm and an evening one at Cult Community learning on Mondays from 6:30pm to 9pm Phone : 01224 498110 Christine: chreid@ aberdeencity.gov.uk or: LoPaul@aberdeencity.gov.uk Yoga/Nia to Energise, Empower & Enrich, morning classes in Hazlehead area.

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community clubs & groups Like walking?

Then why not join the “Seafield Walking Group”. It’s a great way of keeping fit, socialising and getting out into the countryside! For further information contact Elinor Tel. 314609.

Tango Aberdeen Argentine tango dance classes Wed & Sun evenings fm 7.30pm £6 (Conc £4) Discover the passion & elegance of Argentine Tango www.tangoaberdeen.com Granite City WRI Ruthrieston Community Centre, 536 Holburn Street, Meets 4th Wed of the month, Sept to Jun. 7pm – 9pm. All welcome: Tel: 316266 University of Third Age (U3A): Informal learning and social events for the retired and semi- retired. Tel: Pat 313442.

Monday Club tel : 01224-322946 Queen’s Cross Church Hall - Mon’s 2-4pm. Friendly games of bridge & scrabble - beginners welcome - All Ages Royal Horticultural Society Abdn tel : 781171 1st Tues in Mar @ 7.30pm Girl’s Brigade Hall, 19a Victoria St The Learig Orchestra Tel : 322617 Brian Priestley Welcomes string, brass & woodwind players of all standards to its rehearsals at Woodend Hospital on Tues at 7.30pm Old Time Dance Classes Dunbar St Hall, Old Aberdeen - 7.45pm - 10pm 1st & 3rd Tues each month £4.00 per night Tel : James Watson : 314953 Scottish Country Dancing Adult classes commence week beginning 22nd September 2014. Classes cater for various levels of experience from Introductory to Advanced.

Ceilidh dancing classes commence (fortnightly) from 7th October 2014.

For further information and venues please contact :01224 636128 email :aberdeenrscds@hotmail.co.uk Aberdeen Chorus - Sweet Adelines Int’ Britannia Hotel, Bucksburn, Mon 7.30 - 10pm Tel: Debbie 07967629272 Senior Citizens Group Tues (2-4pm) Airyhall Community Centre. New members always welcome Interested, contact 318698 (sec) The City of Aberdeen Probus A club for retired businessmen & professionals which meets twice monthly (Wed. am, Sep – Jun) at Aberdeen Cricket Club. Offers a wide range of talks from interesting speakers. Other activities include occasional lunches and trips, regular walks and also bowling and golf competitions. New members welcome. Ian Struthers, Tel 314957 Airyhall Community Centre Bowling Section Meets Mon/Wed/Fri 10-12 – Fri pm 2-4 £6 for session £4 to join community centre Limited spare bowls if you don’t have your own.

Tel : 318103 (Bill Setter) Granite City Speakers Club Meet every two weeks on Friday nights at 8.0pm in Aberdeen Arts Centre, Secretary: Fred Stewart, tel 723937 Our club offers a warm friendly atmosphere, advice and support. New members & visitors welcome.

Aberdeen Kilt Kickers American Square Dance Club, Meets at WRI Hall, Cults, Beginners from September 7.30 - 9.00pm £2.50 per night Fred Gibb, Tel 486665

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Aberdeen Gaelic Club Brings together Gaelic speakers and individuals interested in Gaelic language and culture. The Club organises Gaelic language evening classes, day courses and other social activities including a monthly coffee afternoon on the last Saturday of each month (except July and December) in the Unitarian Church, Skene Terrace, Aberdeen, 2.30-4.30pm to which all are welcome. Tel 07779 398289 or email clubgaidhlig@gmail.com for more information Holburn West Church Tennis 12a Ashley Park South Open Apr - Oct Annual Subs & Family Membership at Bargain Prices New members always welcome Small friendly Club Sally Davis (sec) Tel. 326111 Aberdeen Bowling Club Come and join us for a game of bowls at 50 Carlton Place. Tel.643233 Woodburn Walkers Enjoy the countryside, meet new friends, keep fit – join the Woodburn Walkers. Age: 50+. Transport: Hire Bus. Fortnightly: Tues Start Point: Hazlehead Park. Time: 9am for 9.15am. Average Distance: 7 miles Tel: 01224 318734 and 01224 821753 Could you please amend the Woodburn Dru Yoga A soft, gentle style of exercise, Dru Yoga is suitable for all. Tues 7.00 - 8.00 pm, Jubilee Hall, South Holburn Church. Wed 10.30 - 11.30 pm, Broomhill Activity Centre. Thurs 10.00 - 11.30 am, Girlguiding 45 Victoria Street.

Telephone: Pauline 643447 Bon Accord branch – Sugarcraft Guild Meets at Rubislaw Park Care Home - Last Mon of month, 7-9pm Learn lots through demos and workshops £5 per meeting (incl refreshments) – friendly & informal group, enjoyable at all skill levels. Call Fiona Mackie on 07748 845 141 or e-mail Fionamackie118@btinternet.com Viking Hiking (Nordic Walking) One hour sessions each Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sun at 10am, Meet at Hazlehead main car park (behind the Park Restaurant). Info fm Allan Copland Tel deen 208813 Aberdeen Humanist Group Skene House Hotel, 6 Union Grove Monthly meetings for those with a secular life-stance. Interesting speakers and topics for discussion.

Tel : M Richardson - 01888-562237 Northern Arts Club 8 Bon Accord Square, Aberdeen Come along to draw and paint on Wednesdays 10-12.30pm. Tutor session 1st Wed. of every month. Contact Jacqueline 586928 Life Drawing Class 8 Bon Accord Square, Aberdeen Saturday morning 10-1pm Contact Ian 484040 Bridge Tuition Beginner and intermediate Thursday evening, call Margaret 868230 Room/s for hire 8 Bon Accord Square, Aberdeen Do you need a new venue for your book club/ chess club/choir/art & craft club, then contact Jacqueline 586928 Aberdeen Tai Chi Chuan ‘88 Authentic tai chi, thorough tuition with Don Wells. Cults Church Hall, 6.30pm Wed £3.50. First class free.

Rotary Club of Aberdeen Deeside Weekly on a Wed. at 6.15pm for 6.45pm in Cults Hotel. Rotary is a Service Organisation for community and international needs putting“Service before Self”.

Take a look at www.aberdeewndeesiderotary.org.uk to see our range of activities and speakers, or come along and see what we get up to. Contact secretary Quentin Tweedie 868218

Woodend Bowling Club 285 King’s Gate, A. McCulloch Secretary Tel. 317317 Friendly and relaxing outdoor activity: new members welcome.

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adult groups Iyengar Yoga Classes Improve strength, flexibility and even your humour with Fiona's iyengar yoga classes. Tues 12 - 1pm & 1pm - 2pm at citymoves Tues 7.30 - 9.30 pm & Wed 7.15 - 9.15 at South Holburn Parish Church. 732119, Fiona.bochel@hotmail. co.uk fiona.bochelyoga.wordpress.com Monday Badminton Ruthrieston West Church Hall Monday’s @ 7.30pm Sorptimist International of Aberdeen We raise money for local, national and international charities. We are not a charity but a service organisation helping women especially, but also men and children through ‘awareness,action and advocacy’. We are a friendly club meeting on the 1st & 3rd Weds of the month. www. sigbi.org/Aberdeen or contact Marjory Smart on 646916.

Ceilidh Classes Ceilidh classes on the first Tuesday in each month (ie 01 April, 6 May) at South St Nicholas Church Kincorth - 7:30 - 9:00.

Contact aberdeenrscds@hotmail.co.uk or 01224 636128 for more information!

The Rotary Club of Aberdeen St Machar meets every Thursday lunchtime at the Doubletree by Hilton on the Beach Boulevard at 12:30 for 12:45. Rotary is a world wide organisation working for communities at home and abroad. Visit our website at www.stmachar.org.uk or secretary@stmachar.org.uk Dance Fitness Class. Nia Technique Expressive Movement Class. Nia Technique. Suitable for all fitness levels, ages or experience. It provides cardiovascular conditioning and optimises whole-body fitness in ways that feel good. Leaves you feeling energised and alive. Classes are warm and friendly. Fridays 10am-11am at RGU: Sport Studio 1. £8/class drop-in.

Discounted block bookings available (£6/class). Contact Cathy for details. 07969 676324 or niamomma2008@gmail.com. www.nianow.com/cathy-ferris Aberdeen Philatelic Society Come along and meet us at Rubislaw Church Center on Thur 19th September or call Ian on 01224 319099 for more information.

Mile-end Gardening Club meets at the Midstocket Church Centre, 35 Midstocket Road, at 7.30 pm on the first Wed of the month from Oct to May with speakers, plant sales, etc. - and an outing in the summer.

Annual membership is £15. If interested in joining us, please call Linda on 310342 Metafit high intensity workout. Airyhall Community Centre Monday 7.20-7.50pm. £3.50/class. Contact Helen Ewen 0773624791 or email : helenewen1@btinternet.com.

Silver City Singers Male Harmony Chorus http://www.silvercitysingers.com/

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Girls Brigade : Meet Tues in Queens Cross Church Hall Explorers P1-3 : 5pm-6.30pm Juniors P4-7 : 6pm-7.30pm Brigaders S1-6 : 6pm-8pm Morag Pirie - 01358-742621 Girls Brigade : Are you in P1-S7? Looking for some fun? Then come and join us we meet every Thurs @ South Holburn Church, Holburn St. Tel : Catherine Buchan 01224 574531 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts : tel : 01224 208426 for your nearest group Boys Brigade HQ : tel : 01224 644400 for your nearest group Highland Dancing Classes at Craigiebuckler Church & Danscentre through Carolanne Sinclair . Open to all levels of experience, beginners classes aged 5 & over.

Contact Carolanne directly on 07972104774 or sinclair_carolanne@ yahoo.com Mannofield Church on Wed afternoons.

Choi Kwang Do : Inchgarth Community Centre Garthdee Mond 4.45-5.45 Thurs 6-7pm Tel Claire - 746778 Fun Kids Yoga Airyhall Community Centre Tues 4-4.30pm (4-7 yrs) & 4.30-5pm (8-13 yrs) Call 07967 647 220 or go to www.louisayoga.co.uk GCW Hockey Club Fun sessions for all At Rubislaw Astroturf Thurs 6.30 – 7.30 pm Youth for age 10+ 7.15 – 9pm Adults Contact coach@gcwhc.co.uk

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After School Bridge classes : Wed at The Bridge Club 14 Rubislaw Terrace P6-7 - Anytime fm 3.004.30. S1-6 - Anytime fm 3.00-5.30, T: 01224 644773 ATC 107 Squadron Open to new members, male & female aged 13 – 16. Also looking for enthusiastic adult staff, male & female to join the team., Prince Charles Cadet Centre, Albury Road, Ferryhill, Aberdeen Mon & Weds 19.00 21.30. Tel. 01224 590679 www.107aircadets.org.

Rainbows, Brownies, Guides tel : 01224 638685 for your nearest group Youth Hockey Coaching Tuesday evenings 5.45pm-7.00pm from September to March for or children from P4 to S4. Coaching provided by Gordonians Hockey Club at RGC astroturf pitches on Countesswells Road. Children from all schools are welcome. More details are available at www.gordonianshockey.com 32nd Aberdeen Anchor Boys If you’re in P1, 2 or 3 and want to take part in lots of fun activities, come and join us in Craigiebuckler Church Hall on Thursday evenings 6-7.15pm. Tel: Sarah 317827 Airyhall Choral Ensemble ACE Juniors and ACE Seniors. Both groups meet at the Airyhall Community Centre on Fridays, Juniors meet at 3.30pm & Seniors at 4.30pm. Cost: £28 per pupil for a term of eight classes. http://tutorsalliance.co.uk/Music-Lessons.php Le Club des Froggies Fun and educational French classes in Aberdeen city centre for children aged 6 to 9 years. Group of 8 froggies, £75 for a 10 week course. http://frenchworkshop.co.uk , call Aurelie on 079 3230 6365 or email: aurelie@frenchworkshop.co.uk

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Using only the letters in the Wordwheel, you have ten minutes to find as many words as possible, none of which may be plurals, foreign words or proper nouns. Each word must be of three letters or more, all must contain the central letter and letters can only be used once in every word. There is at least one word that uses all of the letters in the wheel.

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Children’s Football Football for children fm age 21/2 up to P3. Held at Kingswells + Airyhall. www.aberdeenfootballfun.co.uk NCT Waddling - Toddling Mon @ St Francis of Assisi Church, Deeside Dr, Mannofield 10-11.30, drop in group for mums to be, parents & carers of babies & toddlers birth - preschool www.nct.org.uk/in-your-area/aberdeen/W2T Queen’s Cross Parent & Toddler Group Queens Cross Church Mon 9.30-11.30 Children 0-4 & their grown-ups are very welcome. £1.50 Gaelic Parent & Child Group Gilcomstoun Primary School Mon, Wed & Fri 9.1511.30. You don’t have to speak Gaelic. Mairi Morley 07900 337122, e : gaelic@aberdeencity.gov.uk.

Singing Tots 6 months - 3 years old, Rubislaw Church Centre, 1 Beaconsfield Place Monday 9.30-10.00 & 10.30-11.00, Please contact 07884 041064 Toddler Time : Wed 09:15–11:15 term time. Friendly, welcoming group for parents & children aged 0-4. Cost 50 pence, inc snacks & refreshments New Life International Church, Leadside Road, AB25 1TW Michelle - 07808 932 907 Ruthrieston West Church Twos Group Fri 9.45 - 11.00 ( During term time) Age 1year 10 months + £2.50 per child per session. For more information phone Lynne on 01224 314692 Teeny Beats Fun singalong with musical instruments. Meets on a Wednesday 2pm - 3pm during term time at Rubislaw Church Centre. For children aged 0 to 5 years. £2 per session discounted rate for additional children.

Further info contact Jenni Dalziel 07835852389, jennidalziel@live.co.uk The 123 Group, Craigiebuckler Church Hall, Every Thurs 2-4pm, Adult and Child group; children fm babies up to the age of 3 are all welcome. £8 per month, with lots of fun activities, crafts and healthy snacks provided for the children. email the123group@yahoo.com, or call Pamela Morrison 07762481757 Aberdeen Dolphin Swimming Club Swim School for children fm 4 years old. Lessons at Hazlehead & Hazlewood Pools. Coaching for children who would like to train and swim competitively.

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South Holburn Church Parent & Toddler Group E-mail: pat.moir22@btinternet.com Parents with babies and toddlers aged 0 - 3 are invited to join us to meet other parents ove a cup of tea or coffee and play with your child in a welcoming, child-friendly setting. Thursday mornings 9.15 - 11.15am. during school terms.

Grampian Twins club A voluntary group for parents of multiples, get together on the last Friday of every month at St Francis of Assisi church, 213 Deeside Gardens AB15 7PR. There for you during pregnancy and beyond for advice, support and a great way to meet other multiple mums in the city and shire area. www.grampiantwinsclub.co.uk Jo Jingles Music and Movement leanne.jojingles@tiscali.co.uk 07595452621 Fun and educational music classes monday/ tuesday/thursday @ city centre and Wynford farm www.jojingles.com/aberdeen Rhythm Time Rhythm Time - Multi Sensory Music Sessions for Babies & Toddlers. Classes Fri AM (school term time) Inchgarth Community Centre Conservatory. Book your FREE trial session!

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Mannofield Mother & Toddlers 10-1130am Mon for children aged 0-3. 10130am Wed for children aged 0-3. 10-11.30am Fris for children aged 0-3. Mannofield Church, Gt Western Rd All welcome - friendly, sociable groups Holburn West Mothers & Toddlers Meet on a Wed fm 0930 & Fri fm 9.45am Parent and Toddler Group Wed (not school hols) fm 9.45 - 11.15 Rubislaw church centre, beaconsfield pl NCT Bumps and Babies Queens Cross Church,Thurs fm 2 - 4pm ‘Toots’ Playgroup Airyhall Community centre 2’s Group 1 ½ to 2 ½ - Tues & Thurs 9.30 to 11.30 Playgroup 2 ½ onwards – Mon, Wed & Fri 9.15 – 11.45am airyhalltootsgroup@yahoo.co.uk Holburn West Playgroup Meet on a Wed fm 930am Babies andToddlers Mon 0945-1200 Crown Terr Methodist Church Friendly group for parents/carers of children aged 0-3 Cost £1 incl refreshments. 861209/733276 or 01330 823480 e-mail: babiesand toddlers@ aberdeenmethodist.org.uk Midstocket Playgroup, Scout Hut, Oakhill Crescent Lane,AB15 5HY Mon-Fri 9.15-11.45 am, Funded places available tel: 07752 532958 www.midstocketplaygroup. co.uk Rubislaw Playgroup Playgroup: Rubislaw Church Centre. Mon to Fri 9.10-12.20; from 2 years 6 months to school age. Funded places available. Call 07747 830386 b/n 9.30 &12.30 or email rubislawplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk Baby Group & Toddlers: Rubislaw Church Centre Baby Group (birth to crawling); Tues 9.30-11.00 Toddler Group (walking to Playgroup age); Wed 9.30-11.00 Call 07747 830386 b/n 9.30 &12.30 or email rubislawplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk Kids Crew Playgroup.2yrs 8mnths. Mon, Wed, Fri mornings 9.30am-12pm.

Funded Places available. + Two’s Group.Wed, Thurs 9.30-11am. Both groups at Ferryhill Community Centre, Albury Road, Ferryhill. Tel : 584118.

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s a m t s i r h C Teen View Getting the tree...

Christmas Day is fast approaching and I am super excited. My first objective is to find and purchase the essential feature in the home... a Christmas tree!

Each year I volunteer to choose the Christmas tree. Originally we went to B&Q but in the last few years we have swapped to picking one from the Tyrebagger Christmas Tree Shop! In my opinion Tyrebagger has a greater festive feeling as it is located in a forest, with a huge variety of trees to choose from. There is also the added service of the burger van - ideal if you’re feeling peckish during the hunt for the perfect tree.

We usually arrive wearing wellies, hats and scarfs, the process does not take long as we immediately discard the 4ft trees and head straight for the taller ones. Once we’ve bought a reasonably large tree, we haul it to the ash desk, pay and head towards the car. Every year we fail to measure the tree up in proportion to the length of the car and often it runs from the dash board to the back of the boot.

Once we have reached the house the next aim is to put up the tree. However, more often than not, the tree exceeds the height of the kitchen ceiling which results in slight alterations (chopping the top off!) The excitement at the arrival of the tree initiates the fun filled task of decorating.

My two brothers and I start off enthusiastically but the boys are fed up after five minutes which leaves me to decorate the rest, secretly I am quite glad I tend to reposition every decoration they had hung on the tree.

To decorate I use baubles, beads, bells, lights, any primary school attempt at a decoration, chocolates and lastly the fairy. The chocolates take a substantial amount of time to tie the thread to the branches but it’s worth it in the end . I do eat quite a few and also hide some in amongst the branches so I have a secret stash for later in the week.

Personally I really enjoy buying and decorating the tree and I’ve already planned my visit to the Tyrebagger Christmas Tree Shop. I do hope you all enjoy decorating and getting into the Christmas spirit.

Merry Christmas, Tara MacLeod x Tyrebagger Christmas Tree Sales Centre - Open daily now - 23rd December 9am - 5pm Pick up your perfect fir, pine or spruce from Tyrebagger Christmas Tree Sales Centre, just outside Aberdeen. Prices start from £17, and standard trees are between 4ft and 12ft. If you’re looking for something supersized, get in touch with us to pre-order a bigger tree - up to 40ft. You can also browse a range of tree accessories, as well as festive decorations, including tree stands, wreaths and baubles. Warm up with delicious drinks and snacks from Tomintoul Venison.

How to get here From the A96, turn south on the B979, signposted for Kirkton of Skene, between the Dyce and Blackburn roundabouts. There are two car parks along this road on the left, one after about 275 yards and one after about ¼ mile. Both forest trails pass through both car parks, so it doesn’t matter where you start your visit. The Christmas tree car park, which is only open in December, is opposite the entrance to the second car park.

The first car park is at grid reference NJ 851 111.Using SatNav?AB21 9TE is the nearest postcode

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