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Issue 91

Bieldside, Cults, Holburn Mar-Apr 2015

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arching forward with 2015. My S-A-D condition is very happy to see lighter evenings, warmer days and happy smiling faces!

I often feel that my deadlines make the year go quicker, or is that just an age thing? Easter is almost upon us, but before you embark on over-indulgence why not take a look at my before and after pictures - yes I’ve printed them for all to see! Hopefully I can inspire you to make some changes to your own eating habits. The tiniest change can have a huge impact.

Our recipe this issue is worth a try - smoked haddock kedgeree - I’ll definitely be trying this one as I love smoked haddock. For those that don’t cook then the Fourmile has it’s popular 20% off voucher on again, or if a pre-theatre meal is what you are after then why not try Poldinos?

Elaine at Junction Arts has her new exhibition up and running, if you’ve never been in it is truly worth a visit. I’ll need to pop in by as my brother and his girlriend have just got engaged - finally! Great excitement for our family.

Grab your cuppa and enjoy the rest of the magazine! Mine’s a hot water with lemon, what’s your favourite?

Until next time,

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Rachel Soplantila from Aberdeen will be opening a pop-up cafe and street party event at the Cults Kirk Centre in North Deeside Road, Cults, Aberdeen on Friday 24 April to raise funds for Parkinson’s UK. Rachel’s father, David Welton, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at the age of 62 and he passed away in February last year at the age of 76.

This is the second year in a row that Rachel has held her popular ‘Pop in for Parkinson’s’ event. Last year’s party in Aberdeen was a huge success and raised over £3,000.

Pop in for Parkinson’s will start at 10.30am 6.30pm, and people are free to drop in at any time. Tea, coffee, cakes will be served all day with soup at lunchtime and an after school meal of stovies.

Locals will have the opportunity to showcase their hidden skills at the ‘Pop in for Parkinson’s Got Talent’ contest, and a prize will be awarded to the person whose balloon travels the furthest during a balloon release. To enter the talent contest and find out more in advance email: popinforparkinsons@yahoo.co.uk

Paul Jackson-Clark, Director of Fundraising at Parkinson’s UK, said: “We were delighted to hear that Rachel will be hosting her fantastic Pop in for Parkinson’s party event once again.

We are extremely grateful to Rachel for helping us to raise awareness of Parkinson’s.

"The funds raised by Rachel will make a real difference to the lives of the 10,000 people who are living with Parkinson's in Scotland."

A Party for Parkinson’s can be held at any time of the year. It could be anything from a coffee morning, barbecue, tea party or quiz night.

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SMOKED HADDOCK KEDGEREE Place the haddock in a large pan, cover with plenty of cold water and bring to the boil.

Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 5-6 minutes until the fish just flakes. Boil the eggs in a small pan of water for 7-8 minutes.

Remove the fish with a slotted spoon and flake the flesh discarding any skin and bones.

Strain the cooking liquid into a jug – you’ll need about 600ml so top up with water if needed. Run the boiled eggs under cold water until cool enough to handle. Remove the shells and cut into wedges. Set aside.

Just a few ingredients are needed to make this simple rice dish but it’s full of flavour! It’s ideal for a quick and easy supper or filling weekend brunch served with crusty bread or warmed mini naan breads, if liked.

Serves 4 Ready in 45 minutes

350g smoked haddock fillet 4 large eggs 1 tbsp sunflower oil 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed ½ tsp ground coriander ½ tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp mild curry powder 300g easy-cook basmati rice 3tbsp fresh chopped coriander

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Heat the oil in a large deep frying pan and fry the onion and garlic over a medium heat for 5-6 minutes until softened. Stir in the spices and cook for 1 minute then add the basmati rice and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Gradually pour in the reserved stock and bring to the boil.

Reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, stirring occasionally. Gently stir in the flaked haddock, eggs and coriander and heat through for 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.

Tip Add a large handful of baby spinach leaves or some lightly fried mushrooms just before the end of cooking to make this dish even more substantial.

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Friends of the Guides Coffee Morning

Saturday 21st March 10 am till 12 noon

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There will be tea, coffee, home baking. A cake decorating competition and lots of stalls with toys, books, bric a brac, a chocolate tombola and games. We hope it will attract a wide range of the community in Cults. Everyone welcome.

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Beer at Home

By Ted Bruning Funny old month, March – is it winter or spring?

Let’s look charitably on March and think of it as the start of spring. Lambs gambolling shakily in the meadows. Primroses peeping shyly under the hedgerows. Bare branches budding. Hares behaving badly. That sort of thing.

And in fact for the truly intractable beer-geek March does have a special significance: in Medieval Germany it was held to be the last month when it was cold enough to brew without risking airborne infections. Everybody brewed like billy-oh, storing their produce through the hot summer in ice-hewn from glaciers. The last of the March brew was polished off in a big splurge in October, when the weather was cool enough to start brewing again. The Germans traditionally drink Märzenbier at Oktoberfest, but we can’t easily get that, so we’ll settle for two strong, lush, British classic pale ales instead.

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Adnams Broadside is stronger at 6.3% alcohol and much darker in colour; but the nose is still fresh and fruity and gives way to pear-drop esters – like varnish, but nice. The palate, again, is surprisingly light and still carries more than a hint of pear-drops, while the finish has a very slight lingering bitterness. It’s a gentle giant.

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Cordiners started life in 1870 as a small boat building business in Aberdeen. Today, over 145 years and five generations later, it is still run by the Cordiner family.

Keeping pace with the changing face of customer needs and today’s challenging financial climate means Cordiners now supplies all sizes of businesses from multinational companies to sole traders throughout Aberdeen and the UK.

Aware of environmental responsibilities, whenever possible Cordiners ensures that the timber used is derived from indigenous, sustainable forests.

Commenting on the award of the Royal Warrant, Managing Director Stuart Cordiner said, “My great great grandfather built up Cordiners in Aberdeen with a reputation for quality, customer satisfaction and personal service. It is my privilege to have spent the past 30 years working in this family company. Our customers tell us it is our bespoke approach and focus on quality that continues to make Cordiners stand out. The award of a Royal Warrant underlines that family businesses with a personal service can offer a unique approach benefitting their customers. It is my hope that we will carry on satisfying clients in Aberdeen and all over the UK for many more generations to come.�

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Positivity from Lee

included ‘How sharp is your mind?’

‘How balanced is your mood?’

‘How consistent is your energy?’

This survey was done in 2004 and included 37,000 people.

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Become impatient quickly - 82% Have low energy levels - 80% Energy is less than it used to be - 76% Feel have too much to do - 67% Become anxious or tense easily - 64% Suffer with PMS/PMT - 63% Easily become angry - 53%

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Have difficulty concentrating - 43% Become nervous/hyperactive - 38%

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We live in a world containing over 10 million new chemicals, thousands of which are pumped into our food, injected into our toiletries and added to our cleaning products.

forget to take care of ourselves.

Some of these chemicals are found in the water you drink and the air that you breathe.

Is it ANY wonder that the human body is struggling to cope?

According to the World Health Organisation, mental health problems are becoming the No.1 health problem this century with 1 in 4 people suffering with them at some point in their life.

The basic foundations of our lives are changing so fast that the BRAIN is struggling to keep up.

Technology will continue to blow our minds, chemicals will continue to surround us so it’s time to TAKE CONTROL of the

We are living in a fast paced, super charged world and the knock on results of this is ill health and poor mental health.

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You now text/email instead of writing letters.

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Our kids seem to now have a mobile as standard.

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Constantly feeling PRESSURED by time and space and STRESSING out about every little thing is neither making us happy or healthy.

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Herb Walk - 21 Mar 11-1300 Venue TBC Join us as we identify plants and their uses. Learn some wild food recipes and simple plant remedies and many other great plant ideas. Expect some surprises and the chance to sample some finished products made from wild plants.

Wild Food - 25 April 11-1300 Venue TBC Skincare - 16 May - 11-1300 Learn how to make a moisturiser, lipbalm, bath melts and massage bar all with organic base ingredients and essential oils.

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Spring Motoring Winter driving is well behind us, but spring brings its hazards too.

Iain Betson offers these driving tips to get you safely to summer.

Run your AC at least once a week, even in winter. Remember, you don’t have to turn it down to a chill level that a penguin would love; just make sure all is working OK. So it will work when you really need it.

Check the fluid levels and, perhaps while you’re at it, give the bodywork a good wash too. Get all the salt deposits off from the wheel arches and underneath.

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In these months the sun is still quite low in the sky but the glare will be getting stronger. Don’t just rely on the sun-visor; take a pair of sunglasses with you.

April showers will lift all the rubber and other muck out of the tarmac, causing the road surface to be slippery for a time – extra care will be needed when cornering or braking.

In springtime, we all like to get out pursuing our pastimes after the dark winter months. For many, this will mean using the roads, but not as motorists. Be aware of extra walkers, joggers, cyclists, horses and riders Winter takes its toll on road surfaces and traffic makes a small pothole bigger.

It doesn’t just make for a bumpy ride; hitting a pothole can throw the steering out of alignment and, if you have alloy wheels, crack the spokes. Do your best to avoid potholes, but not at the expense of swerving dangerously to avoid them.

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My Journey complete.

I did not particularly enjoy getting this before picture done!

And now, it seems worse. I didn’t think I looked too bad... I think you only see what you want to see.

My journey with Alizonne,which is now called Alevere, did not take too long. I managed to go on holiday for a month and still follow the regime. Although it was difficult at times it is not nearly as difficult as “maintaining” the new found Sue! I thought I’d taken more pictures of my progress but have put up the ones that were deemed acceptable! The first two were about a month after I started. The third one was about 12 weeks in. No 4, 5 and 6 were in Australia where I lost a further 12lbs! The last two were when I finished Phase 8. I was well under my target weight and almost felt too thin.

Since then I’ve been on another journey! Maintenance. This is definitely the hardest part. Suddenly all your boundaries are removed and at first you are very cautious! Scared to upset the apple cart... then you get a bit bold and think I’ll try some of that! DON’T is all I will say. DON’T go there.

Stick with your Phase 8 eating plan!

I attend the clinic once every six weeks now for follow-up sessions. The first follow up session I was concerned as I’d gained weight - to my relief it was “muscle”! I then managed to break my toe! Painful, yes. Curtailed the exercise regime most definitely! Christmas was my next challenge!

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I felt great. I looked great and decided that I could eat what I liked. No, you can’t and I definitely should have just had Christmas indulgence for a DAY! But, it lasted the whole month. I was just making really bad choices when I knew damn fine I couldn’t sustain the eating without a whole load of exercise.

So - the toe mended I embarked on getting fit again. Whilst out delivering I slipped on a piece of ice and my foot went down a small step! Injured again!

It just shows you how easy it is to set yourself back.

I’m about two weeks away from being fully mobile again. With the lighter nights I know that I’ll be able to get out more and be tempted back to eating healthier. I certainly do not want to spoil all my hard work.

I love the feeling of being “lighter”. Of being able to embark on new things and not get tired working out. It will almost be a year since I started the diet and I still have seven more months of follow-ups. I will keep you posted and when the gazette celebrates it’s tenth year at the end of August I’ll give you a progress report!

I am more than happy to chat to anybody considering embarking on the diet just drop me an email at mail@gazettemagazines.com I’ll try and answer any question as honestly as possible.

I hope I can even inspire some of you to make some small changes as that in itself can lead to great results. Happy, healthy eating.

Ditching the sugary drinks for water would be a great start! Along with moving! Yes, get up off that sofa and get moving! (words and pics Sue Simpson)

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community clubs & groups

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 email: 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 the choir secretary on aberdeengaelichoir@gmail.com Tuesday Coffee at Holburn West Every week at 10 – 11.30 All welcome Drawing and Painting class Airyhall Community Centre, Every Thursday afternoon 13.30-15.30 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

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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 or 575803 U3A in Scotland (Aberdeen Branch) A unique approach to adult education - learning for fun and personal enrichment. No age barriers, a sharing of knowledge, skills, interests and experience. Much more than an over-50’s social group. Main meetings on first Thurs of each month at St Mary’s Cathedral Hall, Huntly Street, at 1.30pm Contact Pat -01224 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 (all levels) commence w/c 22nd September 2014 “Taster” sessions will be held at M.S. Resource Centre on Tuesday 16th September from 7.30 to 9 pm and at Holburn West Church on Thursday 18th September from 2pm to 3.30pm.

Ceilidh Dancing Classes at South St Nicholas Church 7.30pm 1st and 3rd Tuesday every month (from 7th October 2014) For further information please contact :01224 636128 or check our website: www.aberdeenrscds.co.uk Aberdeen Chorus - Sweet Adelines Int’ Britannia Hotel, Bucksburn, Mon 7.30 - 10pm Tel: Debbie 07967629272 Silver City Blues - Masters Swimming Club Hazlehead Pool Mon 8:30-10pm, Cults Academy Tues 8:15-9:45pm, Robert Gordon University Weds 7-9pm, Cults Academy Thurs 8:30-10:00pm.

Contact: Head Coach Hilary Stewart on 07815824057 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

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

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 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.

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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 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.

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The Rotary Club of Aberdeen St Machar meets every Thursday lunchtime at the Transition Extreme, Links Road, Aberdeenat 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.

Aberdeen Bon Accord MBC Hockey Club (aka BAMBC Hockey Club) W: www.bambc.info E: info@bonaccordmbc.net M: 07434 192089 Home venue : Cults Academy Community Centre Astro Turf Facility We are Aberdeen Bon Accord MBC Hockey Club not only promoting hockey in Aberdeen but also serving the north-east of Scotland, catering for all ages, gender and abilities in the game of hockey.

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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 Mon 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 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.

Contact Louise Lindsay (membership secretary) on 596709 South Holburn Church Parent & Toddler Group 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 - 11am. during school terms. Contact Pat Moir on 01224 310217 /pat.moir22@btinternet.com

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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 Baby & Toddler Music Classes: Thurs & Fri AM @ Inchgarth Community Centre. Baby Sessions, Thurs PM @ Cults Parish Church. To book a FREE trial session Email: rhythmtimeaberdeen@gmail. com, Tel: 07716593828. www.rhythmtime.net Movin Monkeez Contact Joanna Mudkavi - 07983662986 Facebook Movin Monkeez Aberdeen www.movinmonkeez.co.uk email smallworldrlc@gmail.com 2 classes per week - Tues at Rosemount Learning Centre at 10am for 1 hour Thurs at Holburn West Church at 10am for 45 mins May/June is our next magazine for this area....

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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 e: 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.

Children’s Football Football for children fm age 21/2 up to P3. Held at Kingswells and Airyhall. www.aberdeenfootballfun. co.uk

Cults Scouts The 21st Aberdeen Scouts have some exciting trips planned for 2015. In April, a group of scouts will travel to Stavanger for sailing and canoeing with Norwegian Sea Scouts. The same Norwegian Scouts who visited the Scout Group recently, for a weekend of joint activities, will be providing the water-based activities from their boat house, near Stavanger. Some basic Norwegian language lessons will also be provided, as will visits to the Oil Museum, Stavanger and the Viking Sword Monument, Hafrsfjord.

The Norwegian Sea Scouts are kindly providing home hospitality for the trip to Norway.

In August, during the Scout Adventure Week, Cults Scouts will travel to the Loch Insh Water Sports Centre, near Aviemore, for more water-based activities. On dry land, a day of fun is planned at the Landmark Forest Centre. These activities help promote the international dimension of the Scout programme enabling more scouts to gain the top awards, including the D of E Award.

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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 After School Bridge classes : Wed at The Bridge Club 14 Rubislaw Terrace P6-7 - Anytime fm 3.00-4.30. S1-6 - Anytime fm 3.00-5.30, Sally Reid :322719 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

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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 Scottish Country Dancing Children’s classes commence beginning ofSeptember and run to May 2015. Classes at St Joseph’s and Kingsford Primary Schools are held immediately after school and the class at Craigiebuckler Church hall is held at 4.45pm Classes for secondary school children are held on Saturday mornings at City Moves in Aberdeen.

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2015 • April 15 A Pot of Paint in the Public’s Face: exploring the accusation made by Ruskin of Whistler’s painting • May 13 Fund Raiser. Earlier start of 6.30 Followed by:- The Art of the Japanese Garden from Tradition to Modernity • June 10 Photography as Fine Art The venue is Robert Gordon’s University, The Faculty of Health & Social Care, Garthdee Road. From the Bridge of Dee, take the first left out of the roundabout along Garthdee Road. At the second set of lights after Sainsbury’s turn left on to the RGU campus. For more information please ring Alison on 01224 869639 or Thyra on 01224 481278 or check the GDFAS website.

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he Law Practice Solicitors and Estate Agents recently revealed the first stage of its exciting plans to celebrate its tenth year of business, pledging support to ten local charities in a bid to thank the community that helped it flourish in the last decade. During 2015 the team will support one charity for each year it had been in business, with each cause handpicked by a different member of staff.

“That way, each charitable effort really means something to everyone,” said Margaret Waldron, principal solicitor. “Giving back is so important and corporate social responsibility is a big part of The Law Practice. Since January, we’ve pledged support to Give Blood Scotland, Scotland’s largest children’s charity, Aberlour Child Care Trust, and Cfine, which provides food bank support for local families in poverty. We’ve got lots more up our sleeve too.”

The Law Practice has gone from strength to strength in the past decade and now boasts a team of twelve: “Last year we launched a leasing company, increased staff and introduced an independent mortgage advisor on-site. But, as we embark on year ten, the ethos remains the same as day one.

“We’re honest, reliable and interested: what a solicitor should be. But we merge these traditional values with a fresh, energetic and contemporary outlook to set us apart.

We make it our purpose to smile, share stories and celebrate traditions. That’s where Cake Friday comes in. We put our heart and soul into every transaction and we get our clients there, whatever it takes.”

The Law Practice was born after an unexpected, yet natural, opportunity for Margaret after diverse career history. After studying languages at University, Margaret dabbled in banking, aced her secretarial studies and learned a lot as a personal assistant then merged family and work by qualifying as a playgroup supervisor. In her late thirties, she challenged herself with a degree and, by the time she turned 43, was a qualified solicitor.

The small but perfectly formed team specialises in residential property sales and purchases, estate agency, residential leasing, re-mortgages, transfer of titles, executory transactions, wills and power of attorney, matrimonial conveyancing and notarising.

Margaret sees her company as an interesting alternative to the solicitor stereotype: “The team has real excitement for our clients’ successes and I believe The Law Practice does law and estate agency differently.

Whilst we’re unscrupulously professional, we don’t take ourselves too seriously.

It’s the perfect balance and I think we’re unique in Aberdeen.

“There are many firms where it’s all about the numbers. I want our reputation to be all about great service. Lots of people say they’re focused on providing the best personal service for clients but our feedback from those aware we’re looking after them says it all. Of course not every time, but a lot of the time, we find they just won’t go elsewhere.”

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