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uly and August the summer months! We really can’t grumble as the few days we are getting are very nice. The in-between stuff we can just forget.

This issue is full of upcoming festivals, not to mention the foray of Highland Games that will take over most of August. Our very own International Youth Festival will be spread over the whole city and into the shire.

Really is a must to do this summer. Closer to hand is our very own MBC Festival, it has been going strong for many years and there are a few exciting additions to the programme this year. They will be available in the local shops in Cults and surrounding area.

Last chance: 20% off food voucher for the Fourmile House, a nice break from cooking for mum. Take part in another of the Rowett’s studies - this time it’s all about mayonnaise.

Birthday wishes to Junction Arts on Holburn Street. Elaine has been in business now for seven years and we are very pleased to have helped her tell people about the wonderful exhibitions and affordable art.

Always worth a look I’ll cut it short here as I have more magazines to pull together. Have a great summer and I’ll catch up again in September.

Kick back, relax and enjoy this issue of the gazette.

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Aberdeen City and Shire Hotels’ Association digs deep for dementia with £20,000 fund-raising campaign Hoteliers from across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire are banding together to launch a £20,000 fund-raising campaign to help thousands of local families affected by dementia. They want to raise the cash for the region’s first dementia resource centre, which will open its doors in Aberdeen later this year.

The campaign is being spearheaded by Mike Edwards of the city’s Mariner Hotel. The need to have a dedicated resource centre for people with dementia and their families is a cause particularly close to his own heart. His father, David, was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2008 – aged just 59. David, who had a long and successful career in the hospitality sector, is one of almost 7,500 people in the north east who are currently living with some form of dementia.

Since his father’s diagnosis, Mike has discovered that many other people connected to ACSHA have also been touched by the condition in some way.

He asked that Alzheimer Scotland be considered as ACSHA’s adopted charity for 2015, and found wholehearted support amongst his peers.

The new Aberdeen Dementia Resource Centre will be based in King Street and will formally open in September. It will serve as a drop-in for anyone seeking advice about dementia, a meeting place for people with dementia and their families and a base for Alzheimer Scotland staff.

Aberdeen-based Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Advisor, Sarah Geoghegan is full of praise for the initiative being undertaken

by ACSHA. She adds, “Dementia affects many people and families across Aberdeen City and Shire. It affects everyday life and can be a great challenge to both those people affected and their loved ones. We want to support people with a diagnosis to live independently for as long as possible and maintain a full and active life.”

“The new resource centre will be a vital source of information and support for people with dementia and their families and I thank all those who are making this possible, including everyone at ACSHA. It is fantastic to have their support and we look forward to working with them in the months ahead.”

In addition to supporting the fund-raising, many ACSHA members are also adding their weight behind the Dementia Friends initiative. This is a scheme that aims to make all association venues more welcoming and hospitable for those with dementia and their carers.

A number of fund-raising events have already been arranged, including ACSHA’s participation in the annual Memory Walk at Hazelhead Park in Aberdeen on September 13. A fund-raising page has also been set up at www.justgiving.com/ACSHA Aberdeen City and Shire Hotels’ Association represents 43 independently operated hotels and conference venues. These hotels provide around 4,100 bedrooms in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. ACSHA is committed to improving the quality and standard of hotel services and to furthering the overall standards of excellence and hospitality within the region.

There are currently around 90,000 people across Scotland who have been diagnosed with some form of dementia, including around 3,500 under the age of 65. In Aberdeen alone there are almost 300 people under the age of 65 living with dementia.

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This summer favourite is great for easy entertaining.

For the best flavour buy a small free-range whole chicken and roast in advance. If you are short on time buy a ready roasted chicken from the hot deli counter at the supermarket.

Mix the curry paste, yoghurt, mayonnaise and lime juice in a large bowl and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

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Add the sliced chicken and toss gently to coat in the curried sauce. Arrange on a serving platter and cover and chill for 2-3 hours (or overnight).

• 1 tbsp mild curry paste • 150ml carton natural yoghurt

Heat the oil in a frying pan and add the cashew nuts. Fry over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Leave to cool.

• 6 tbsp mayonnaise • Juice of 1/2 lime • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 500g cold roast chicken, sliced or torn into strips

Just before serving, arrange the mango slices on top of the chicken and scatter over the fried cashew nuts and coriander leaves. Serve with a mixed green salad or as part of a summer buffet.

• 1 ripe mango, peeled, stone removed and flesh thinly sliced • 2 tsp sunflower oil • 75g unsalted cashew nuts • Small handful fresh coriander leaves

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• For an extra spicy flavour add a finely

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• Instead of the cashews, garnish with some shredded spring onions or a handful of fresh peppery rocket leaves.

• For delicious open sandwiches, pile the Coronation chicken onto split and lightly toasted ciabatta rolls.

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Garden View 10th-16th August is National Allotments Week To me the very word ‘allotment’ evokes memories of my granddad and post-war community spirit.

During the 1960’s allotments began to go out of fashion and continued to decline in popularity until very recently.

As a society we were more affluent; more likely to buy what produce we needed from the local supermarket, and vegetable gardening just wasn’t considered sexy!

There’s an old saying: what goes around comes around, and it encapsulates perfectly the fate of allotments which are currently enjoying a popularity surge.

Suddenly we’re concerned about food in a big way. The number of food banks is growing as families struggle to put even the most basic provisions on the table. There are concerns about additives

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and pesticides on shop-bought fruit and veg, while the cost of organic food puts it out of the reach of the masses. And what about all those thousands of food-miles our strawberries and courgettes clock up on their journey to the supermarket shelves? Surely that’s damaging the environment. Then there’s the thorny problem of childhood obesity. The list of food-related concerns seems to be growing exponentially.

In the absence of clear leadership from the top, many of us are taking matters into our own hands, deciding to emulate our grandparents and grow our own food.

Yet modern housing often means tiny back gardens and frequently no front garden, so where are we going to grow all this lovely produce? The answer of course is to acquire an allotment and many people are doing just that.

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waiting lists. But councils are taking allotments much more seriously and many are actively seeking to provide new sites.

If a plot is too large for your personal needs you may be able to rent half or find a like-minded friend to share it with.

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Motoring Honda Civic Type R

If you’re going to spend five years in the wilderness sans any performance models, you’d better have one almighty bang in your back pocket when you return to the fray.

Following a lengthy hiatus, Honda has launched the most eagerly-awaited performance car so far this year. Faithful disciples of Honda’s iconic Red Badge models, number in their hundreds of thousands around the world - 400 of whom have already placed advance orders, largely sight unseen.

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The new Civic Type R looks exactly like a Type R should look. It is gloriously shouty, has a big mouth, brandishes a Kardashian-like rear and an XXL rear wing tuned for maximum downforce.

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There’s plenty of headroom front and rear and the boot is huge, too.

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The new 2.0-litre, four-cylinder Earth Dreams i-VTEC turbo unit produces 228 kW at 6,500 rpm and 400 Nm of torque from a lowly 2,500 rpm. It still uses the VTEC variable valve timing system, however.

All of that brutal power is received by the front wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox only and a helical limited-slip differential. Honda claims 0-100kph in 5.7 seconds and 269kph flat out.

The front suspension now uses a strut arrangement with a bespoke ‘dual-axis’ design to reduce centre offset, reducing torque steer by an incredible 55 per cent.

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a change in engine mapping for sharper performance and steering, stability assist to maximise grip, while adaptive damping is increased by a spine-shrinking 30 per cent.

The Drive

On public roads, throwing the Type-R into sweeping corners inspires confidence as every judder of grip is fed back into the wheel. Those adaptive dampers ensure that smaller bumps are shrugged off with an ease that defies the very lowprofile tyres, although potholes and crusty surfaces still crash through the structure. Start to use the performance and the engine adopts a monotonous, booming drone that is neither pleasant nor inspiring.

If you’re given an opportunity to take one of these onto the track – grasp it with both hands.

You’ll discover a car that’s exceptionally racy but also very manageable and fairly forgiving.

Steering is weighty but precise, with none of the expected twitchiness.

Two versions are available – a standard model at £29,995 and a GT with additional equipment at £32,295. By way of comparison, the Golf R costs £30,820.

Summary

The new Honda Civic Type R is an extreme car and has been well worth the wait. Its target buyer will be someone who doesn’t welcome compromise – and who sports deep enough pockets to live with that decision. While unquestionably pricey, it is an utterly brilliant piece of automotive engineering.

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Sainsbury’s serve up GREAT charity of year donation to Future Choices Future Choices received a fabulous cheque for £7092.03 from Sainsbury’s Garthdee.

The great donation was raised through dedicated fundraising from Sainsbury Garthdee store staff and customers as part of Future Choices being voted by customers as the Sainsbury Garthdee Charity of the Year for 2014-2015. Margaret Pitcairn of Sainsbury presented the cheque to Future Choices along with colleagues.

David Forbes, Chairperson, Future Choices stated ‘Future Choices is absolutely delighted to receive such an amazing donation. We have a brilliant relationship with Sainsbury’s Garthdee who provide such great support to charities and communities. The donation will make a real positive difference to all the people we support.

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I thank all staff and customers of Sainsbury’s Garthdee.’

Future Choices is a volunteer led charity undertaking fantastic, important work providing a range of activities for disabled people every week at Inchgarth Community Centre. This includes arts and crafts, boccia, board games, dominoes and provides an opportunity for people to meet up, socialise and support each other. The charity continues to grow with the support of the community and volunteers. Future Choices always greatly appreciate any help and support people can be to the charity as volunteers, members or supporters and very much actively encourage anyone who wishes to make a big difference to the lives of disabled people in Aberdeen to contact them on Freephone 0800 5668728 or email info@future-choices.org.uk to find out how you can assist.

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A few clubs and classes - full list back again next issue NCT Waddling to Toddling, Mondays 10-11.30pm @ St Francis of Assisi RC church hall, Deeside Dr, Mannofield.

Drop in group for parents & carers of babies & toddlers, birth to pre-school.

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Aberdeen Wine and Food Society meets monthly to promote the appreciation of wine and food from around the world.

NCT Bumps & Babies, Thursdays 2-4pm @ Queens Cross church. Drop in group for mums-to-be, parents & carers of babies. Contact 01224 453298 or visit http://www.nct.org.uk/branches/ aberdeen-city-shire

The Society has been in existence for over 40 years and the existing Membership number 40-50 with a wide range of ages, interests and professions.

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MENOPAUSE, a subject which I'm sure

many readers will have by now, either flipped the page and moved onto another article saying that's not for me, or still be reading. For some women, they may not be at that stage yet, (pre-menopause); others who are going through it (peri menopause) wonder what on earth is happening; and there are some for whom the change has happened (post menopause). Whatever your stage, I hope this helps.

Please be aware this is for information only.

Menopause is the permanent end of menstruation and fertility. This occurs one full year after a woman's last period. The Peri menopause stage, going through the menopause, can be a mirror image of puberty.

It can take 6-10 years of transition, which may start from the age of 35, may go on until the age of 50-55 to reach menopause. This is all dependent upon the individual.

Our bodies are an integrated system. We are what we think, eat and do. We can think our way to relaxation, we can eat our way to health and we can exercise our way to looking great.

There are some things we simply cannot influence; the menopause is an event for women at some point in their lives. However we can have a positive impact on the way we manage this change to keep enjoying life whist we are in the prime of our lives.

First of all we need to understand what is happening in order to know what to do.

Hormones are a regularly substance produced in the body and transported in tissue fluids such as blood. They stimulate specific cells or tissue into action - Oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, thyroid and adrenalin.

They are all team player hormones. The brain and the reproductive system are closely connected by a complex series of feedback loops. They affect one another like a cascade of dominoes.

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Oestrogen is produced mainly by the ovaries also in smaller quantities by liver & adrenal glands. Oestrogen has over 400 functions in the body. It protects the cardio function, bone health, and the health of the connective tissue in the body.

An excess of oestrogen can cause: headaches, yeast infections, excess vaginal bleeding, nausea, leg cramps.

Low oestrogen can cause: hot flushes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, incontinence, mood swings, mental 'fuzziness' (A technical term!)

Exercise can have a positive impact, in particular, on the muscles of the pelvic floor and its control during times of stress incontinence some women experience.

Pilates will focus on the pelvic floor and deep abdominal muscle.

Progesterone is also produced by the ovaries and by the brain. It is an anti-anxiety hormone and helps sleep. This is a relaxing hormone which causes us to relax, but also relaxes supporting tissue such as ligaments of the back and pelvis. It also relaxes the smooth muscle in the body, such as that found in the arteries and veins, in the bladder and bile duct etc.

Excess progesterone can cause depression & weight gain.

Low progesterone may cause: migraine, heavy periods, heart palpitations, depression, anxiety.

Exercise can have a positive effect on muscle tone especially in the pelvic floor and muscle supporting lower back. Pilates exercise has shown to be beneficial in reducing anxiety and getting a better night’s sleep.

So oestrogen is a growth hormone - growing the lining of the uterus. Progesterone is a relaxin hormone, stopping the excess growth.

Testosterone is a hormone of growth. It activates the sexual circuits in the brain.

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Decreased levels occurs after menopause and with decreased levels it also decreased sex drive, brings fatigue, decrease bone density and may cause achy joints. It will reduce muscle tone, in particular in the pelvic floor.

Pilates is again a good form of Exercise to increases Testosterone and increase muscle tone, focusing on pelvic floor and on occasions using resistance equipment such as resistance bands or soft hand weights. These exercises will also help to build bone mass. As the hormone levels change so does bone density.

Resistance exercise will maintain muscle strength as well as bone density.

Resistance exercise can use equipment such as ankle or wrist weights, weights machines, resistance bands or body weight to exercise with. Using more weight during exercising than you would normally carry on a daily basis gives us more strength in the muscles and bones. Because the hormones are depleted and are affecting the muscles, it is vital at

this stage that women regularly exercise for strengthening benefits. We need these strengthening exercises as the hormones will decrease the power in the pelvic floor, so Pilates is a fantastic form of exercise to focus on deeper muscles of the body such as pelvic floor, to strengthen lower back muscles to support ligaments around the pelvis & lower back which may be relaxing due to the hormones changing.

The Prime Mover Pathway Red Ebook is a great way of putting exercise into your day, while sitting in a chair at home, or at work and bring a feeling of personal confidence that you are now back on charge of your own body.

We all deserve to feel empowered and the menopause can sometimes take over our life.

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But, of course, first you have to find your perfect property, which means learning the gentle art of estate agent interpretation. Here’s a handy reference guide that you may want to take along on your next house-hunting expedition.

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Late nights, lazy days at the beach and endless mojitos… we do love summer holidays. Whether you’re heading off for a week in the Canaries, catching a cruise ship to the Caribbean, or just taking the kids camping to Cornwall, feast your eyes on our pick of the latest beauty releases.

If you like ‘buying British’ you’ll love the new British Botanical Shower Cream from Elemis, which uses UK-sourced ingredients such as chamomile, lavender, rosemary and oats. It smells divine and is incredibly nourishing. At £24 it is rather pricey, but definitely one to consider if you fancy treating yourself.

Looking for a sun cream that’s suitable for all the family? Try Green People’s Organic Children Scent Free Sun Lotion, £16.95.

It’s non-greasy and rubs in more easily than a lot of the other natural sunscreens on the market. Offering both UVA and UVB protection, with a choice of SPF 25 or 30, it offers great all round protection. Plus it’s packed with fruit and seed oils, including avocado, olive and aloe vera, and is kind to sensitive skin. It is water-resistant, but won’t survive a long swim in the pool, so do make sure that you reapply it regularly.

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If you prefer a lipstick to a gloss, but hate the drying effect that some lipsticks can have, you’ll want to get your hands on one of the new Burt’s Bees Lip Crayons. 100% natural, the crayons use shea butter, jojoba oil and kendi oil to soften and moisturise your lips. I could still feel the difference by the next day. There are six shades available. My personal favourite is Sedana Sands – a natural pink with just a hint of caramel, which is perfect for summer. Burt’s Bees Lip Crayons are priced at £8.99 and are available from Debenhams, Fenwick and www. burtsbees.co.uk.

We all know the risks, but when the sun is shining and we’re baring our pins on a golden beach, we can’t help but want a tan.

Sometimes it’s OK to fake it, and tanning is one of those occasions. Don’t let the visions of Oompa Loompa lookalikes put you off; fake tans have come a long way and you no longer have to choose between milk bottle white or tangerine orange. For best results, wax or shave the day before, exfoliate well, then follow with a body lotion. Wait until the lotion is fully absorbed before applying the tan. New to the UK market is Aussie tanning brand Black Magic. Try the Black Magic Instant Tanning Mousse, £23, which is tinted, extremely easy to apply and comes with a mitt to keep your hands stain-free. www.blackmagictan.co.uk If late night cocktails have left your skin looking a bit lacklustre, or you just don’t fancy slapping on foundation in the heat, give Origins GinZing™ Energy-Boosting Moisturizer, £23, a go. Designed to ‘wake up’ tired looking skin and leave it with a healthier looking glow, it’s no surprise that this has quickly become one of Origins’ ‘hero’ products. A 75ml limited edition version was released this spring, featuring a funky coffee bean lid, but it was snapped up pretty quickly. Still, you may be lucky and find one lurking at the back of a shelf in Debenhams…

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Is It Time You Saw The Light?

by Kate McLelland My decision to finally visit an optician – after years of blaming my fuzzy vision on inadequate lighting - came one Sunday when my husband and I had arrived back late from a long and exhausting day out. Earlier in the week I had bought a ready-made microwave meal, anticipating that we would want to eat as soon as we got in. As I hung up my coat my husband helpfully got the packets out of the fridge but I returned to the kitchen just in time to see him throwing them into the bin.

“Why are you doing that?!”

“They were three days out of date. Didn’t you check them?”

The worst thing about this – apart from the fact that we ended up having to make do with cheese on toast – was that I had checked the use-by date. It’s just that my blurred eyesight had interpreted the 15th of the month as the 18th.

The time for excuses was over: I had to admit that I needed help.

As I chatted to the optician during my first ever eye test I discovered that age-related vision loss can start around the age of forty, when the

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lens inside the eye begins to harden, causing problems with focus. Many people compensate for this by holding reading material further away.

As we grow older a number of other subtle changes occur in our eyes, including a reduction in pupil size (the reason why older people need more ambient light when reading).

A smaller pupil means the eye is less able to adapt from dark to light conditions and it is therefore easier to become dazzled by bright lights, which can cause problems while driving.

Another risk to older drivers is the loss of our ability to perceive images at the limits of our natural field of vision. This area narrows down by up to three degrees in each decade of life and by the time you reach your 70s and 80s you may have lost 20-30 degrees of peripheral vision.

Decreased perception of colour, floating spots and flashes of light can also occur as a part of the natural aging process, but it’s worth visiting an optician if you are seeing spots and light flashes regularly, as this can be a

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If you’re aged 60 or over you are already entitled to a free NHS sight test: if you are younger you may still qualify - visit www.nhs.uk to find out more.

When I finally visited my local optician I was surprised to discover just how thorough the eye examination was. I was asked questions about my general health and given tests for eye balance and pressure as well as being asked to asked to read the optician’s chart. Many people don’t realise that contact lenses aren’t just for shortsightedness – they can be worn to help with presbyopia.

But if you do choose glasses, multifocals mean that you don’t necessarily need to keep taking them on and off.

Having worn glasses for several weeks now, I’ve now become used to catching sight of my new, bespectacled self, although I’m still struggling a bit when it comes to remembering to take my glasses out with me.

One thing I can’t deny is that my new glasses are invaluable when it comes to reading those annoying sell-by dates!

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Maintaining your oven in-between professional cleans Although one the UK’s most hated household chores, it’s important that you maintain and clean your oven properly to prolong its life and ensure it’s working at its best.

At least twice a year, you need to give your oven a deep clean, one in preparation for food-filled Christmas festivities and one during the annual spring clean. Let someone else roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty, such as an Ovenu trained oven valeting specialist, to get rid of the stubborn burnt on grease and grime, which builds up in the appliance and can create unpleasant smells, impact on its working condition and potentially cause a fire.

Wipe any spillages immediately (once the oven is cool) to prevent any dirt hardening For the hob, remove any detachable parts and soak them in soap and hot water either overnight, if possible, or for a couple of hours, dry and place back onto the hob Use a toothbrush to clean around gas burners Avoid caustic-based products if cleaning the fan, pilot light or heating element in the oven Following these simple steps should ensure that your oven is clean, safe and ready to cook up a feast.

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Art Exhibition

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Drop in to view and purchase work by local artists. Silent Auction for Chair Art. Refreshments provided by Milltimber Playgroup at weekend.

Thurs 20 and Fri 21 Aug (2pm - 5pm) Sat 22 and Sun 23 Aug (10am - 5pm)

Afternoon Tea (Hillview Church) Afternoon Tea Church on Sat 22Hillview nd Aug Drop in and enjoy a Cream Tea. Bring old friends and meet new ones!

Sat 22 Aug (2pm - 5pm)

Music in the Sanctuary

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With the Atholl Smith Jazz Band. Refreshments served at the end.

Music in the Sanctuary Sun 23 Aug (7pm - 8pm) (Cults Church) Tennis Open Evening Cults Tennis Club “Come and Try” event - all welcome! Join us for dinner from 8pm – tickets 23rdBYOB. on Sun Aug cost £XX; available from XXX. Mon 24 Aug (from 6.30pm)

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in conjunction with Friends of the Duthie Park Open Day Duthie Park Sunday 16th August, 2015 Noon – 4.00pm Your Club or Organisation can participate and have a Stall (Free to Aberdeen Sports Council Members) at the Event, to promote your Group, Raise Awareness and Fund Raise.

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The MBC (Milltimber, Bieldside, Cults) Festival

is an annual event coordinated by a small group of residents, which celebrates the local facilities and community spirit. This year's festival starts on Thursday 20th and goes on until Sunday 30th August. Most events on the programme are free to attend and give people a chance to meet up with old friends and make new ones.

Posters will go up soon, and flyers with all the day, time and location details will be available in all local businesses, in MBC News and on the community website (www.cbmcommunity.org/mbc-festival/).

There is something for everyone in the MBC Festival. Saturday 29th is a day dedicated to children and their families, so we hope that local residents will put the Children's Pet Show and Family Fun Day in their diaries.

Music lovers can treat themselves to a Jazz Band event (Sun 23rd) and a Musical Evening (Fri 28th).

People looking to get active should attend the Open Evenings at the Cults Tennis Club (Mon 24th) or Bowling Club (Wed 26th).

If a gentle stroll or simply chatting with friends is more your scene, then you'll be spoiled for choice: The Art Exhibition has been extended due to demand, and will span 4 days instead of the usual two (20-23rd August).

Refreshments will be available during the weekend.

We are planning a beautiful, vintage Afternoon Tea event for Sat 22nd.

There will be an Exhibition of local memorabilia, flowers and calligraphy running each day 27-29th

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MBC Festival ART EXHIBITION Phoenix Community Centre Newton Dee, Bieldside Thursday 20th & Friday 21st August, 2-5pm Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd August, 10am-5pm Light Refreshments available at the weekend

There's a charity Coffee Morning on Sat 29th You are invited to attend an Open Day at Simeon and Cairnlee Houses on Sun 30th.

The MBC Festival is a non-profit community organisation. The Cults, Milltimber and Bieldside Community Council have been a long-standing financial supporter of the annual event, and this year we also secured funds from Aberdeen City Council / Vibrant Aberdeen, which allows us to promote the events much more.

We hope you enjoy the programme of events arranged for this year and feedback if there's anything you can do to help us this year, or in the future.

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