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Volunteer Friendly Award Presentation The Befriending Service of the Living Well Project received their Volunteer Friendly Award from the Lord Provost of Aberdeen.

The Volunteer Friendly Award is a quality standard designed by Volunteer Centre Dundee to recognise groups who are great at involving volunteers. As a result of the commitment of the Living Well Project Befriending Service to supporting, training and assisting their volunteers, they have achieved, and exceeded, the standards required by the award.

The Living Well Project charity was established

in 2010, with the aim of supporting isolated and vulnerable people in the communities of the NE of Aberdeen. The project relies on various sources of funding, including, Cliff House Care, the Edwards Trust, Go For It Fund, the Robertson Trust and Aberdeen City Council.

For more information, please contact us: befriending@thelivingwellproject.org.uk or 01224 712808.

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A note from Sue ...

Here I am back again and I’m still waiting for the glorious summer! The few days we have enjoyed were lovely though!

How frustrating is it at the moment getting around Aberdeen, with all the road closures but you just have to stay calm and drive carefully. The by-pass on the other hand is fairly coming on and it is going to be quite an impressive road when it’s finished. It will be nice to see all the sections linking up!

School will just be back as this hit’s the streets - mother’s will be breathing a sigh of relief and enjoying the peace and quiet that prevails during the school term.

There are a lot of new advertisers in this issue of the magazine and I hope you will find their services useful, as well as our regular supporters - thank you all very much. Certainly no magazine without the advertisers.

At the moment I am gathering boxes together as I have an impending house move. It’s been a few years since my last one but this time I’m getting ruthless!

Well - I’m trying to get ruthless. Why do some people find it really hard to part with “things”? I’m a paper collector! Bits of paper, receipts, air tickets - why do I keep them - I do not know - but my recycling bin is enjoying eating them all up at the moment. When down sizing you find you have a lot of stuff that you no longer need so I phoned the British Heart Foundation and booked a pick up of furniture. So looking forward to later in the month when some of my “stuff” will maybe find a new home and the charity will gain some valuable funds. I’m about to head off on another short break to Blackpool! Dancing I hasten to add - World Championships no less. Strictly has nothing to fear though.

Anyway, enough about me - go grab that cuppa and enjoy the magazine.

Until next time,

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Aberdeen City Health & Social Care Partnership bringing NHS and Aberdeen City Council services together to benefit local communities is now in operation. The new Partnership will deliver adult primary health care and adult social care to the people of Aberdeen, with a total annual revenue budget of some £250million.

The organisation will be jointly responsible for people’s health and care needs and for ensuring folk receive co-ordinated services which are as seamless as possible. ACHSCP will oversee the formation of integrated, multi-skilled teams – comprising, for example, GPs, community nurses, social workers, voluntary sector colleagues and mental health nurses – who will work to support patients in the community and avoid unnecessary admissions to hospital.

The Partnership is overseen by an Integration Joint Board (IJB), made up of representatives from the local authority and the NHS, along with voluntary sector, carer, patient and service-user representatives.

The integration of health and social care is designed to bring about improvements in the way services are provided for people by making sure health and social care is tailored to people’s individual needs.

The ACHSCP and the IJB will ensure people get the care and support they need in the right place, at the right time, in the right setting.

Services for people can be improved by working as joint health and social care teams, in close co-operation with the voluntary and private sectors, and with a single budget.

The Partnership starts from the principle of person-centred care, with an emphasis on prevention and anticipation. That means finding ways for people in need of care to create partnerships around themselves in the four localities we are establishing in Aberdeen – North, South, West and Central.

Our population is changing and so we need to change the relationship we have with people, by supporting more self-care and self-management and more joinedup and seamless care for those we work with. Integration of health and care is an opportunity for us to reshape our services and make them agile enough to work well for the people of Aberdeen in the decades ahead.

Cllr Len Ironside CBE Chair of Aberdeen Health & Social Care Board

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pan of simmering water and leave until melted. Remove from the heat and stir until smooth. Leave to cool for 10 minutes, then whisk in the sugar, eggs and vanilla extract.

3 Sift over the flour and fold into the chocolate mixture with a metal spoon. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and level the surface. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until just firm to the touch - it should still be a little squidgy in the centre. Leave to cool completely in the tin.

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Until we hear more detail, KCC is remaining neutral about the stadium. As always, our aim is to try to get the best outcomes we can for people in Kingswells.

In June, members of the public attended KCC’s monthly meeting. They included two groups representing the “No to Kingsford Stadium” action group as well as some residents who live off the Brodiach Road near to the stadium site. Unfortunately, there was little to discuss as the proposals were still at a very early stage and our local city councillors were unable to express a view due to regulations. In July, members of the Community Council met again with Westhill & Elrick Community Council and with key representatives of Aberdeen Football Club (AFC) to discuss the emerging plans and forthcoming public consultation.

AFC submitted a Proposal of Application Notice to Aberdeen City Council on 28th June. This is the first stage of the formal planning process and will enable a full planning application to be submitted after 20th September 2016. AFC have assured us that their planning will take into consideration views expressed by the public.

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Readers are reminded that a full account of Community Council business and other local and Aberdeen news is available on our website at http://www.kwells.org

Public consultation events will be held at various locations up until 8 August, starting at the Fourmile in Kingswells on 26 July. Unfortunately, by the time you read this, some of you may have missed these events. However, you still have until Friday 26 August to send AFC any comments (positive or negative) you have about their proposals. You can see AFC’s proposals on their website at http://www.afc.co.uk/ stadium You can email any comments to AFC directly at stadium@afc.co.uk or by posting them to Aberdeen Football Club PLC, Pittodrie Stadium, Pittodrie Street, Aberdeen AB24 5QH. You will also be able to comment on AFC’s formal planning application which will be submitted sometime after 20 September – though things will be more firmed up by then.

Please remember how the Scottish planning system works. If you wish to object to any planning application, you need to do this at the beginning of the formal process. You cannot object after the deadline for comments set by Aberdeen City Council. Only developers have the right of appeal.

If you’d like to see what others are saying about the stadium or other local issues and

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would like to add your own comments, you can enter a Forum discussion on KCC’s website. Just access our website (address above), click on AFC CHAT and click on a topic of interest. Read what’s posted then click on Add Reply. You will need to enter a guest name and email address. To avoid any misuse of the system, first posts are subject to administrator approval.

Prime Four Expansion

We are waiting for the Scottish Government’s decision on Drum Group’s proposals for a major expansion onto green belt land west of their current site. KCC has submitted comments, including real concerns, about Drum Group’s outline plans for developing the site as set out in their Framework Document.

Drum Group has recently submitted a Proposal of Application Notice for a major development alongside the A944 which includes the area presently occupied by the Five Mile Garage and Ardene House (vet hospital). The proposal is for a mixed-use commercial development including retail, food and drink, and other ancillary uses such as offices and/or hot food takeaway.

KCC will be watching developments closely as there would be further major implications for traffic on the A944. There will be a public consultation about these latest proposals in due course.

Wellside Circle

Residents in this area will know that an application has been submitted to build two semi-detached homes on an area of green space at the south end of Wellside Circle. KCC has objected to the application on the grounds of loss of amenity for the community. At the time of writing, Aberdeen City Council had still to decide on the application. www.gazettemagazines.com t : 07813 964 875

Road Closures

Weekend closures of the C89c to Newhills between 8 pm and 6 am should be finished by the time you read this.

The C128c from Kingswells Roundabout to Blacktop Road will be closed from 8 August to 11 December (except to residents). A longer route will be needed to access Cults/ Bieldside during this 4-month period.

KCC has complained about this major inconvenience for drivers, but to no avail.

Park-and-Ride

The alterations to the park-and-ride are nearly completed. They will enable X17 buses to access the site via the main access route into Prime Four off the A944. This should benefit those travelling by bus.

However, KCC is concerned that some of the advice it gave to Aberdeen City Council about making the site secure has been rejected. There have been problems in recent years with travellers occupying areas of the park-and-ride and then having to be evicted.

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by S.E.Lynes Published by Blackbird Review by Jane Grieve

One of the greatest pleasures of reading occurs when fiction resonates with our reality. How useful, then, to find a novel that is not only set in Aberdeenshire, but which reflects the lives of many people who live and work in North East Scotland. However, there are limits - none of us would wish to endure the sort of haunting drama this particular character encountered.

A romp through this gripping thriller gives the mundane an enticing appeal.

VALENTINA by S.E. Lynes, is a psychological thriller which moves with such pace it is wise for any reader to put aside some time as this is a proper page-turner. A Glaswegian journalist, Shona McGilvery, moves to the North East of Scotland with her partner Mickey and their baby, Isla. They find a perfect cottage by a wood in the countryside and set up home, the promise of an idyllic, almost fairytale life ahead of them.

However, as Mikey works offshore, Shona must adapt to life with her other half out of reach on a rig somewhere in the North Sea for weeks at a time. Somewhat surprised to find herself in this position, she forces herself to make the best of it, although the deep, dark wood that surrounds the cottage doesn’t ease her frame of mind.

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SENSATIONALL Summer Fun Coming up…We are still awaiting the outcome of our Community Asset Transfer application for the Old School House, but rest assured as soon as any decision is made we will make an announcement on our website.

LADIES, SensationALL are having a cocktail afternoon on 27th August at Kingswells Community Centre, tickets are priced at £20 and include 5 cocktails of your choice, sandwiches and cakes, all you have to do is bring along your own teacup on the day!

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and helped us do some much needed DIY and tidying up. These fantastic gestures and continual support from many companies and organisations enable us to grow and develop as a charity and we thank them for all their efforts and contributions.

Finally, we would also like to extend our thanks to you, our local community, who continue to support us and our cause on a daily basis. Without this unrelenting support we could not offer the range of fantastic services that really do make a difference to so many people, THANK-YOU! Please contact us by email info@sensationall.org.uk or by phone 07789 393399

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News from Councillor Delaney...

In my last column I dared to mention the predicted three month heatwave.

Well, nice summer sun, followed by torrential rain and thunderstorms seems to be the order of the day as I write this. Actually it’s a bit like British politics at the moment, everything’s all over the place and just as you think things are settling down again, you get another thunderclap, followed by the uncertainty of some more heavy rain, but lets not go there!

Returning to more important matters, I was delighted to attend Kingswells School’s Danceathon, held in memory of Sandra MacPherson, who sadly passed away in March. The whole school was singing and dancing along to Sandra’s favourite music, full of joy and happiness as Sandra herself always was.

The event was well attended by parents and grandparents with money raised being split between CLAN and a permanent memorial to Sandra. The afternoon was a credit to both staff and pupils.

Aberdeen Football Club are to commence a 12 week period of public consultation on their plans for a stadium at West Kingsford from 25th July. A number of constituents have contacted

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me recently to express their views. Whatever your view, it is appropriate to make it known as part of the consultation process.

You will the have a further opportunity to do so during the planning process itself.

Please note that councillors are not permitted to express a view on planning matters prior to their determination by the Council.

Moving on, I recently met with representatives from Stewart Milne Group to express concerns raised by residents regarding road closures related to the Countesswells development.

The works within Kingswells will take place from the Kingswells roundabout along the C89C into Kingswood Drive just north of Fairley Road. It has been confirmed that most of these works will occur on the verges in order to avoid road closures. However, there may be the need to close one lane for safety reasons at times and this will require a one way system to be put in place. The only road closure will be at Fairley Road’s junction with Kingswood Drive to get services across the junction, but this will be done at a weekend.

The intention is to avoid lane closures on the A944 if at all possible, by tunnelling

under either the road itself or the roundabout. However, the closure of the Kingswells to Cults road is going to be prolonged. It will be done as a rolling programme of closures of 250m sections of roadway at any one time, running for several months.

Access will be maintained to residents at all times, but it will not be possible to use the road as a through route during this time.

However, there is some good news! Once on site, these services will be sufficient to feed the whole development of around 3,00 homes, so no digging up of roads or further road closures are envisaged following the completion of this programme of works At the meeting I reiterated my previous request that extended hours working not be undertaken in proximity to built up areas in Kingswells and this was once again confirmed. I also asked that everything possible be done to minimise the timeframe for these works.

It was agreed that it served everyone’s best interest to get these works completed as quickly as possible.

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minimise disruption and the length of time the road needs to be closed. Some of the land which would have to be crossed is not currently in the ownership of Stewart Milne Group and utility companies pretty much determine the most appropriate route for services, so there appeared to be no practical way around this.

Timescales are reliant on the completion of the works currently being undertaken on the east to west link along Countesswells Road.

They are also indicative and always subject to slippage, but I have asked to be kept

updated as these works progress. You can find more information online at http://travel. countesswells. com

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Finally, I intend issuing regular news bulletins by email after the summer. If you would like to receive these, please contact me by email and I will add you to the list.

As always, please get in touch to raise any concerns you may have.

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Aberdeen pub to host football event with Scottish sports personality A north-east pub is getting set to serve up a charity sporting lunch with former football legends.

McGinty’s Meal An’ Ale (McGinty’s), which is located at the top of Union Street, is welcoming ex-Motherwell football player, John Gahagan and ex-Aberdeen football legend, Neale Cooper for an afternoon of football entertainment.

John, who played for Motherwell for over 11 years before qualifying as a SFA football development officer, has become one of the best sports speakers on the circuit receiving various awards over the years. Neale, one of the Dons young guns played in the Gothenburg side under Alex Ferguson and made 220 appearances for the club before making the move to England and into management in his later career.

The event, which will be hosted by Ian Thain, takes place on Friday 9th September and will also include a two-course meal and a question & answer session with Neale Cooper. The lunch will also raise money for ARCHWAY, an Aberdeen-based charity supporting children and adults with learning disabilities.

Manager at McGinty’s, James McEwan: “We are excited to be hosting our first sporting lunch of the year and delighted to welcome both John and Neale to McGinty’s. Since his retirement, John has become a widely recognised after-dinner speaker and he promises to share his funny stories from both on and off the pitch. We have held many sporting lunches over the years and it is always a great afternoon for both work colleagues and friends.”

Tickets for the event cost £25 per person.

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Beer of the Month It would be unthinkable not to raise a glass of an American beer let’s start with an oddity from San Francisco.

Anchor Steam, a 4.8% amber beer, has been brewed on and off at various locations in San Francisco since 1871, when it was first produced by a German-born bar-owner named Gottlieb Brekle. Clearly – and like literally hundreds of migrant German brewers in the American Midwest – Brekle intended to brew something like the lagers of his homeland, but without the right ingredients or any means of refrigeration. He ended up using lager yeast but ale malts, the floweriest local hops available, and instead of a properly chilled fermenter a big shallow open affair up on the brewery roof.

Well, mongrels make the cutest pups and Anchor Steam, although definitely a hybrid, isn’t half bad. The nose is malty and grassy and a bit spirity, too; the mouth feel is creamy and viscous, with an earthy flavour underlying a sharp aggressive citrus tang. The finish is bitter, dry, and for an American beer, very long. So: not a bit like Bud. Our second beer couldn’t be more English. Thwaites’s Wainwright Golden Ale was first brewed as a seasonal special for summer 2007 and commemorated the famous fellwalker and author Alfred Wainwright who, like Thwaites itself, was a native of Blackburn in Lancashire. It was such a success, and with good reason, that the brewery kept it on as a regular.

It’s been brewed by Banks’s in Wolverhampton since Thwaites decided to scale back its brewing operations a couple of years ago, but it’s none the worse for that. A quaffable 4.1% alcohol, it’s a very pale lemon yellow, with a soft nose of lemon jelly and hints of apple overlying a biscuit malt base. The palate is much sharper and hoppier but also has more depth; the finish returns to a rich but dry maltiness. By Ted Bruning

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KINGSWELLS PARISH CHURCH In the last Newsletter we congratulated our Minister, Alisa Macdonald and her husband Neal on the birth of their second son Finley and it was a matter of great celebration that on Sunday 10 July Findley was baptised. This was not only a great occasion for family and friends but for our whole congregation. The Sacrament of Baptism is an occasion of joy, thanksgiving, commitment and love. We pray that Finley may experience fullness of life in all that he does and tries to do.

On Saturday 13 July we held our afternoon Victoria Tea – a splendid event in which we relived times past, with waiters in black attire and white aprons, bone china, cake stands, superb tea and coffee, scones, pancakes and everything else that was delicious! Not least we enjoyed the company, the chat and the sharing of friendship. Thank you to the team of ladies (only some in the photo) that made all of this possible and we raised £325 for Church funds.

We welcomed the Rev Dr Norman Mciver as our Locum Minister who joined us on 01 August.

Living Generously Personal relationships lie at the heart of our being. We flourish and find happiness in being with others; in loving, in caring and responding to the love of others. Living in community with others is often where the richness of life is found in what we are open to share with others and because status, power or authority does not define our relationships. In these terms our community is important to all of us.

It has been said that life lived generously is life lived freely. In being generous with possessions, love, freedom, and thanksgiving then we live more freely: we are less tied

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Living generously towards others and less selfishly for self is what Christianity is about.

In these times of national and global turmoil in which hate, anger and violence have so recently been in evidence it is worth considering that fostering good relationships among people of different race, nationality, sexual orientation and perceived status is crucial to the well being of community, nations and the world. Governments whom we elect can set the context but the rest is up to us, the people who day by day live and work with one another. Mother Teresa once said, ‘I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to make many ripples’. So cast your stone and make the world a better place.

Our services continue throughout the summer each Sunday at 11.00am to which you will be made most welcome. Our quarterly Communion is on Sunday 2 October at 11.00am.

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June Members & guests enjoyed the annual bus trip. This year we went to Perth having coffee & a browse at Brechin Garden Centre, then on to the Antique Centre at Inchture arriving at Perth for some retail therapy!! On the way home high tea wasenjoyed at the Red House Hotel Couper Angus.

The new session starts again on the 13th September 2016 & new members are very welcome Meetings are held in Kingswells Church Hall at 7 30pm

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Whist at Kingswells Do you enjoy a game of cards? Then come along to the Kingswells Community Centre on Thursday afternoons from 2 to 4 pm for a friendly game of Whist.

Any queries to Helen: 01224 744429

Return of the Skylarks It was fitting that on the centenary of the Battle of the Somme skylarks returned to sing above the fields at Gillahill. You may have heard them when wandering along the path to Dobbies.

It is very poignant that skylarks were also singing above the trenches in Flanders when whistles blew and men were ordered to go “over the top”, many never to return.

Hot Weather Dangers With the few spells of nice (ish) weather that we are treated to over a typical Scottish summer, it is understandable that dog owners are keen to take their canine companions out as much as possible.

However, there are several things to remember to ensure that your dog is kept safe and healthy in warmer weather.

Dogs mainly lose heat by panting. For this to be effective, their surrounding environment must be relatively cool. For this reason, they should never be left alone in a car during hot weather, as they find it impossible to cool down. Even with windows left open, cars quickly overheat, and even if you have left your car in the shade, this can quickly change over time.

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Famous poets and musicians have extolled the beauty of the lark’s song as the bird ascends higher and higher into the sky. Poet Isaac Rosenberg wrote these lines after returning from a night patrol in noman’s-land on the Somme: “But hark ! joy – joy – strange joy.

Lo ! heights of night ringing with unseen larks.

Music showering our upturned list’ning faces.”

Skylarks have found it difficult to breed at

Gillahill for a number of years due to the intensive nature of the farming. This year, several fields were left unsown with crops, creating the kind of environment the birds like for nesting.

It would be nice to think that in future years some marginal land could be left uncultivated to keep the skylarks singing.

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Avoid letting your dog do vigorous exercise during the hottest part of the day (approx. 11am – 3pm). Some excitable dogs are not good at regulating their own exercise, and then struggle to cool down by panting.

Exercise in hot weather should also be avoided in dogs with very shortened noses, such as pugs and pekinese breeds, as these type of dogs find it harder to cool down due to their shortened airways. Thick coated breeds should also do minimal exercise during hot weather.

If you are concerned that your dog is showing signs of distress during hot weather, such as panting excessively, collapsing or being unable to settle, then move him to a shaded area right away. Make sure he has plenty of fresh water to drink. If he continues to seem distressed after a few minutes and you are concerned, contact your vet for advice.

“Written by Gemma Insley, Head Vet at Town & Country Veterinary Group’s Kingswells Practice”

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Aberdeen City Libraries @ Kingswells Community Centre Aberdeen City Libraries deliver a fortnightly service to the Kingswells community on Fridays from 2.50 pm to 3.50 pm in the hall at Kingswells Community Centre on Kingswells Avenue.

A selection of books and DVDs, suitable for all ages, are available for loan and library staff are on hand to answer enquiries and assist with reading choices. Reservations may be placed for stock that is not on display.

Themed events will take place at libraries throughout the holidays; further details are available at www.aberdeencity.gov. uk/Library

Library Service dates 2016

September: Friday 2, 16 & 30 | October: Friday 14 & 28 November: Friday 11 & 25 | December: Friday 9

For further information contact: Home Service Library tel. 01224 498930

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APA – September 2016

Monday, September 5: As part of TechFest, chemist and author Kathryn Harkup will explore the science and history of some of the killer compounds appearing in Dame Agatha Christie’s classic crime novels in this event, A is for Arsenic, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors 5.30pm. Tickets £5 Monday, September 5: Ever wondered about The Science of Game of Thrones?

Award-winning comedian and popular science writer Helen Keen will delve into the questions raised by the hit television show – can you really kill someone with molten gold? Held as part of TechFest, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors 7pm. Tickets £5 Monday, September 5 – 10: Get your fishnets on and get ready to rock with Richard O’Brien’s classic Rocky Horror Show, bursting at the seams with timeless classics including Sweet Tranvestite, Damn It Janet and Time Warp – and not the faint-hearted… in His Majesty’s Theatre at 7.30pm Mon – Thurs and at 8.30pm Fri & Sat. With 5pm Fri & Sat matinees. Tickets £45.50 - £20.50 Tuesday, September 6: As part of the Music Hall’s Stepping Out programme, APA has launched a series of Associate Artists Pop Up Unplugged events. Pop Up Unplugged: Augmenting Editions Associate Artists Maya Chowdry and Sarah Hymas will read new work bringing to life the ideas and themes of Charles Dickens’ novels, in the Sir Duncan Rice Library, at 6pm. Tickets free but required for entry, from Wednesday, September 7: Held in the Belmont Filmhouse as part of the Music Hall’s Stepping Out programme, Culture Café: Louis de Bernieres is a chance to hear the internationally-famed author of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin speak about his life and career. Catch him in the Belmont Filmhouse at 1.30pm, with lunch available from 12.30pm in the café. Tickets £8.80 from Thursday, September 8: Come along to The Lemon Tree for a night of new scripts inspired by the far northern reaches of the imagination, plus a one-off performance of medieval Icelandic comedy, presented in partnership with Dr Hannah Burrows, lecturer in Scandinavian Studies at the University of Aberdeen, in The

Lemon Tree Studio at 7.30pm. Tickets £5.50 Friday, September 9: Love Indie music? Get yourself along to The Lemon Tree for Mark Morriss + My Winehouse + Sonic State. My Winehouse is the original and UK no.1 Amy Winehouse tribute with full endorsement from the Winehouse family, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors 7.30pm. Tickets £14.85 Saturday, September 10: For a highly entertaining and epic adventure story, look no further than Dogstar Theatre’s Mungo Park – the story of the Scottish explorer Mungo Park himself, in The Lemon Tree Studio, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 7pm. Tickets £13.20 Wednesday, September 14: With a live vocal score from mesmerising composer, beatboxer and former APA Associate Artist Jason Singh, Following the Fleet: Drifters will be a completely unique performance that promises to be an exhilarating cinematic experience, in The Lemon Tree Studio, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 7pm. Tickets £11 Thursday, September 15: As part of the Music Hall’s Stepping Out programme, APA has launched its Associate Artists Pop Up Unplugged events. Pop Up Unplugged: Akiha Den Den Launch is an evening that will feature exclusive excerpts from the Akiha Den Den, a unique new audio drama series, in Underdog, door 7pm. Tickets free but required for entry Sunday, September 17: Come on down to The Lemon Tree for Freshly Squeezed: Freshers Week with local band The Popping Candies, taking influence from bands like The Smiths, The Cure and Aztec Camera, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors 7.30pm. Tickets £7.70 Sunday, September 18: Be inspired by BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra: Sibelius Violin Concerto, led by conductor Ben Gernon, in His Majesty’s Theatre at 3pm. Tickets £19 - £14.50 Wednesday, September 21: The hotly anticipated tour by the acclaimed Professor Brian Cox OBE will take audiences on a dazzling journey through space and time, with co-host Robin Ince as part of the Music Hall’s Stepping Out programme, in His Majesty’s Theatre at 7.30pm prompt Tickets £32 & premium seats £42

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Thursday, September 22: Laura Mvula catapulted into the limelight with her universally adored and Mercury prize nominated albums Sing To The Moon and The Dreaming Room. Laura is one of the headline acts for True North – Aberdeen’s festival of music and song, taking place in venues around the city. With support from Dundee-born Be Charlotte will take place in His Majesty’s Theatre, doors 7pm. Tickets £25/ His Majesty’s Theatre Pass £60 (includes all 3 HMT headline concerts)/Festival Pass £90 (all 7 headline concerts) Friday, September 23: Former Pulp and Longpigs member Richard Hawley will play an intimate acoustic set as one of the headline acts of True North – Aberdeen’s festival of music and song, taking place in venues around the city. This concert will take place in His Majesty’s Theatre, doors 7pm. Tickets £22/His Majesty’s Theatre Pass £60 (includes all 3 HMT headline concerts)/ Festival Pass £90 (all 7 headline concerts) Friday, September 23: Mercury prizenominated and Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) shortlisted C Duncan will perform a Lemon Tree Late session part of True North, with support from post-pop SAY-nominated band Kid Canaveral and electro artist HQFU, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors 10pm. Tickets £10/Lemon Tree Late Pass £20 (includes all 3 Lemon Tree Late gigs)/Festival Pass £90 (all 7 headline concerts) Saturday, September 24: Enjoy a relaxed, intimate Brunch Session from Scottish alternative band Kid Canaveral, at the Acoustic Stage at Aberdeen Maritime Museum as part of True North Fringe. This event begins at 11am tickets not required.

Saturday, September 24: True North’s Outdoor Stage at The Roof Garden atop St Nicholas will come to life with music from lunchtime to early evening including performances from Empty Sounds, The Harmonica Movement, The Popping Candies, The 101, Best Girl Athlete and HQFU. This event begins at midday and tickets not rqd.

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Kingswells Health Walks Why not come and join us? Kingswells Health Walks are short, gentle walks of between one to three miles. They start every Thursday morning at 10.30 from the Community Centre and return after about an hour with the option of a stop for coffee and a chat. The walks are led by local trained volunteers, are safe, accessible, sociable, and are free. We go out every week, whatever the weather, except when extreme conditions make it unsafe. Anyone can come along, young or old, male or female, newcomers or visitors, and new faces are very welcome. You don’t need any special equipment, just sensible, comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for the weather. It is an opportunity to make new friends and explore parts of Kingswells and its surroundings that you may not know. We are lucky to live in such an attractive area with a variety of pleasant walks.

Walking has many health benefits. Your muscles will waste away if you don’t use them! You are never too old to start. Regular gentle excercise like walking can lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, some cancers, help control diabetes and manage your weight. Walking helps older folk protect their joints, stay independent and reduce the risk

of falls. It also improves your mood, alleviates loneliness and depression and helps you to feel a part of your community.

If you have been inactive for some time, don’t worry; you can start slowly and build up gently.

As you get fitter you will be able to go a little further and faster. Some folk may already be reasonably fit and active and will want a longer, brisker walk. If we have 2 leaders, then the faster group may go on ahead or take a different route, but there will always be a leader who is prepared to take beginners and slower walkers, or those with sore joints or other problems, who need to go at a gentle pace.

Health walks occur all over Scotland and are supported by Paths For All, and Sport Aberdeen and are approved by the NHS. There are groups in several areas of Aberdeen. Our Kingswells Group has been going for over 2 years and we now have four trained leaders and a group of 6-12 regular walkers. So please do come and join us and give it a try. Bring along your family, friends, and neighbours too! We do hope to see you soon.

Any further information may be had by phoning: Liz on 01224 744729, Ann on 01224 749521 or Kenneth on 01224 746658

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When paying with Zapper for the first time

Amongst the new renovations at Lows Traditional Fish & Chips in Westhill, there is a new, innovative way to pay for your food. Lows has recently installed a system called Zapper. It’s a free app for your smartphone. Add a payment method such as debit card or PayPal, scan a special QR code, enter in the amount due and you have paid for your meal! What’s even better is with your first transaction, using the Zapper app, you get £5 off your bill! That means that you get a Standard Fish completely free! Its as simple as that!

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