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News has now been dropping through letter boxes for more than 40 years. If you remember the early editions you will know that thanks to technological help, it has taken on a more ‘sophisticated’ appearance. In fact, you can now read a virtual copy of the most current editions on-line.

The community website has recently been overhauled by two very skilled, technical wizards who have given their time freely to provide the community with an informative and accessible site.

The architect, Graham Payne, had the help of Cults Academy pupil, Cameron Arnott, whose IT skills were greatly appreciated.

Together they have created an easy-to-use, welcoming community website, so please have a look (cbmcommunity.ork. uk). In the MBC News section, there is a copy of Issue 101 from 1998 which looks very, very different to this current issue, 171.

On behalf of all of us at MBC News, I say a very big thank you to Graham and Cameron. I am very impressed with what they have achieved. The virtual world is a mystery to me.

Recently, I was lucky enough to meet two of the people who were instrumental in starting up MBC News, Anne and Geoff McQuillan. They kindly agreed to write an article on the origins of the magazine which you can read about in this issue. We may have a fuller and more sophisticated magazine now, but the time involved in the production is certainly less. In 1974, everything was done manually. I may find the world of IT confusing at times but thank goodness it’s there.

Spring is marching in and the Festival team are already working hard to put together another full programme. An outline of their plans is inside this issue. Before the end of this summer, we will have voted in a second referendum and a second election in the space of 22 months. What a tangle of pros and cons to be waded through, yet again. Let’s hope for lots of spring sunshine to help clear the fog of the many conflicting opinions!

Carol

Cults, Bieldside & Milltimber Community Website http://cbmcommunity.org.uk/ If you check the Community Website now and again you will have seen that it has had a makeover. The website serves the Cults Bieldside & Milltimber Community Council (CBMCC), MBC News and the MBC Festival. Regular surfers will have noticed some different layouts and formats being tried out since the turn of the year. This has now settled on the current format.

The website is not Facebook and so may not have the immediacy of such social media but does provide information which tends not to change so frequently. Notices of CBMCC meetings are posted on the website including minutes of the meetings and planning reports.

Those of you who contribute to or who wish to advertise in MBC News can now submit/upload their contribution and pictures and adverts via the web pages. Deadline dates for copy for MBC News are also posted and you can read the last few issues on line.

Contact Graham Payne, 01224 868827.

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News from the Cults Bieldside and Milltimber Community Council The newly elected Community Council is settling in well and, with the full complement of community councillors in place, we can hopefully address all matters that come to the table efficiently.

With summer approaching, the first subject that needs attention is the Deeside railway path.

The subject of traffic congestion on the path and conflict between the various users is raised every year and will certainly need attention this year, with a major long term diversion being in place at the AWPR crossing. The path is a major recreational and commuting asset for the whole city and beyond and the only way to keep its use enjoyable, is by being sensible and tolerant. Cyclist use your bell and sound it a good distance before passing pedestrians. Not everyone has the reactive speed of Andy Murray to move to the side lines!

Dog walkers keep your dogs under control – they do not understand the meaning of bicycle bells when inspecting the latest exciting smells left by other dogs. Pedestrians in groups keep some space for other users to pass, especially when meeting friends walking in the opposite direction. In general, please behave sensibly and be tolerant of people - and there are always some, hopefully not residents of our area, who do not yet understand the meaning of these concepts.

In the past months, the Community Council

has been involved in a number of discussions regarding the re-routing of the Deeside railway path at the AWPR crossing. This concerned not just the routing of the temporary diversion during construction of the bridges – which has been solved in the best possible way I believe. Looking in the future there are many concerns about the final routing of the path when crossing the AWPR - briefly: The AWPR design is to divert the railway path traffic over the Milltimber Station Road to a new bridge crossing the AWPR. This would create a mixed traffic situation of pedestrians, cyclists (with or without bells), dog walkers, horses, cars, delivery vans, bin lorries, etc. on that fairly narrow road without pavements.

I believe that this would be a potentially hazardous situation which would only be acceptable – under strict conditions of traffic control - if no other solution would be available.

However, the alternative solution is clearly available by creating a short new path section at the end of the current path connecting it directly with the new bridge entrance.

Apart from a dedicated foot bridge, this solution appears to be the most practical way to retain the Deeside Way as much as possible as an attractive, low-hazard route.

The Community Council will continue to press for the obvious solution which would probably have

Community Council Members Nurul Ali Christine Anderson David Anstee Eleanor Brennan Norman Burt Colin Caldow Lindsay Davidson Matthew Dickie Guus Glass Sarah Gordon Kirstin Gove Colin Morsley Shan Parfitt Graham Payne Derek Robb Peter Roberts Lorna Sharp Peter Smith Theo Parfitt-Roche

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to be facilitated by the city rather than the AWPR project.

We are also aware of the build-up of litter in the area and two litter picking sessions will be organised to remove some of it. Preliminary dates are 7 May and sometime in October. Individual litter picking is of course very much appreciated.

The Community Council are continuing their discussions and communications with NHS Grampian about the future of medical and care services in the area in the light of the major building programmes ahead. A meeting with officials of the new Aberdeen Health and Care Partnership and the Cults Medical Group in April will have looked mainly at the medium term situation. However, we have received assurances that the longer term issue will be addressed in the very near future by a working group involving the local communities and we will track the progress of this.

I hope that the forthcoming months will display the usual good weather so that you all can wake up from our bad winter dreams and enjoy the beautiful environment we live in – with apologies to the residents close to the AWPR works who may want to get away from it all.

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Planning Matters!

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fairly busy start to the year with 32 Planning Applications in Cults, Bieldside and Milltimber reviewed, but less than 2015 when we had 48 for the same period. The Community Council didn’t note any that required a letter of comment or objection.

Looking at the major developments in our area: Countesswells - the partners and landowners in the consortium have approved the Section 75 legal agreement which sets out their obligations for the development. The Aberdeen City Planning has approved the ‘Planning Permission in Principle’ and officers will review the detailed plans for first phase of housing (124 homes block C1/C2; 107 homes N10) in April. The Stewart Milne Group (SMG) on behalf of the consortium hosted an information evening on 21 March to brief interested parties.

Some key obligations of the Section 75 agreement: Affordable housing to be 24.5% of total number of homes, approx. 735 homes mixed throughout the development.

Primary School 1 -to be available for when the 500th home is occupied Secondary School -to be available when 1000th home is occupied Primary School 2 -to be available for when the 1800th home is occupied Temporary health care facility -to be available for when the 500th home is occupied. When asked what happens before this, SMG staff said in their discussions with NHS Grampian, NHSG felt the existing services around the area could cope.

Telecoms -ducting will be installed to accommodate fibre optic cable. They expect BT will install the cable but SMG are also looking at another option to see if fibre can be installed directly to homes.

There will be two access roads to the north, one leading to the Kingswells roundabout and the second to the Jessiefield junction, just west of the crematorium and garden of remembrance. The Kingswells access needs to be ready by the time 300 to 400 homes are occupied and the Jessiefield road by the time 1000 homes are occupied.

The consortium expects the first tranche of houses to be approved in April with house construction to start in September - plan is to build around 200 homes per year. Around 1000 homes will be built by developers other than SMG, but SMG will provide building briefs to ensure some consistency in appearance.

The first work to start will be the installation of the key utilities, probably in June.

Gas, water and telecoms will come from connections at the A944 to the north and be installed along the road from Kingswells to the site. Electricity and waste water links come in from Countesswells Road. This work will lead to both roads being closed for several weeks, but not both at the same time.

Work is planned to start on Countesswells Road, lasting for 14 weeks doing 250m sections at a time. Once this is done work will begin on the road from Kingswells, lasting 12 weeks. There will also be works just north of the Kingswells roundabout for 4 weeks, to be done before the main works, but the road will remain open as a traffic light controlled single lane. The main contractor is W M Donald and they are working with Aberdeen City Council Roads Dept. on traffic management plans. It’s going to be tough on users of those roads for a few months so patience and route planning will be required.

Aberdeen City Council has posted a Stopping-Up order for a section of the Deeside Way between the B979 and where the path links to Station Rd, Milltimber.

This is to allow work to begin on the AWPR cutting and the installation of a new bridge linking Station Rd with the B979. A safe alternative route has been defined for users of the path while the works are in progress. The route requires path users to go along Station Rd, up Milltimber Brae to the A93 North Deeside Rd and along a new footpath, to the junction with the B979, to a crossing point just south of the mini-roundabout. New sign posts have been requested. The current path will not be blocked until the new footpath is ready for use. The work on the cutting and new bridges is expected to last 14 months.

The Community Council is discussing the longer term options for the Deeside Path routing with the City Council to see what could be done to avoid movement along Station Road.

The Community Council has emphasised the need to establish defined routes for construction traffic to avoid heavy vehicles driving through Cults and up Kirk Brae.

McCarthy & Stone Development at 3 South Avenue, Cults – many of you will have visited the exhibition arranged at the beginning of March for 21x2 bedroom apartments on the site of the house at 3 South Avenue. A detailed planning application is expected in April or May and the Community Council would welcome any comments you might have on the proposed development.

In response to a question as to whether they think they will be able to sell the homes, SMG acknowledged the difficult market conditions but were confident they will sell the houses as they understand the area and market well and there will be a mix of properties to attract all types of home buyer.

On public transport, SMG said they have spoken to Stagecoach and have yet to speak to First Bus. No firm plans yet and it will be up to the bus operator to decide on what sort of service to offer. They expect ACC will be working hard with bus operators to promote services once homes begin to be occupied.

Friarsfield – no news to report Oldfold Farm – work on Phase 1 for 61 homes is well under way and a new show house has been opened on the main site, allowing the temporary sales cabin on the A93 in Milltimber to be removed. The site has been restored to green field as required.

AWPR – work began on this major project in May 2015 and the second phase of the work on Milltimber junction has started, with the temporary diversion of the A93, to allow the AWPR cutting and bridge for the A93, now open. The mini-roundabout at the junction appears to be working well (at least when there are no traffic signals in place).

New Development: Pitfodels between North Deeside Road and Inchgarth Road – a new development is being proposed for land that sits between the North Deeside Road and Inchgarth, to the west of Pitfodel Station Road. The outline plans, no formal submission made to Planning at the time of writing, are for 49 two-bedroom homes for people over 55, a student village for 234 RGU students and a playing field with club house.

The development would also deliver a new bus-capable link road connecting the North Deeside Road to Inchgarth road, helping to significantly reduce traffic movement through Westerton and Pitfodels Station Road. The Community Council would welcome any comments you might have on the proposed development Please don’t hesitate to contact the Community Council if you have any questions or concerns about a planning application.

Peter Roberts

You can keep up to date on progress through our Community Council facebook page at www.facebook.com/cbmcomcouncil/.

Those of you who do not use facebook can check with your friends who do to get the latest news. You can also find road work updates at http://www.transport.gov.scot/ project/aberdeen-western-peripheral-routebalmedie-tipperty

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Community Council Future Meetings Future Meetings

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Other useful contacts details

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Deeside Christian Fellowship Office behind the church

Cllr Marie Boulton 522178 / 734712

26 May 2016

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Cllr Aileen Malone 522356 / 868690

23 June 2016

Phoenix Community Centre - Newton Dee

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Cults Community Centre - swimming pool entrance

Email: cbmcc@cbmcommunity.org.uk Mail address: CBMCC, c/o Secretary, 188 North Deeside Road, Milltimber, AB13 0HL Website: http://cbmcommunity.org.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/cbmcomcouncil

Aberdeen Bon Accord MBC Hockey Club This indoor season saw Aberdeen Bon Accord MBC back playing in National League Division 1 for the second season in a row. With two weeks to go until the indoor season commenced, BAMBC were given the opportunity to play National League 1 hockey again following the withdrawal of Waverley Inveresk Trinity from Edinburgh.

As a club, we always aim to play at the highest level and provide hockey enthusiasts from up in Aberdeen the opportunity to play at the highest level within Scotland, so this was an opportunity not to be missed and a challenge as a club we relished. The next two weeks saw all hands on deck, rearranging squads, which also allowed other players from outwith the club gain further exposure to national coaches and National League 1 indoor hockey. This opportunity also allows local umpires and officials a chance to experience technical duties at this level.

The season started with some tough fixtures which saw us play Grove Meniezhills on the opening day of the season. However, a heavy defeat was not to dampen the mood within the squad and hopes were still high for the remainder of the season for BAMBC to retain NL1 status for the 3rd season in a row.

Unfortunately for BAMBC the half point split didn’t work in our favour but following a win against Kelburne in the cross over match gave us a play-off lifeline. BAMBC always like to do things the hard way so with the game locked at 1-1 at full time, it was running penalties to decide our fate. After 3 running penalties for each team it went to sudden death, which thankfully for BAMBC we converted with a terrific save from our own keeper, to keep BAMBC in NL1 indoor hockey for the 2016-2017 season.

We will be holding our annual three-day youth hockey camp during the school summer holidays at Cults Academy/Community Centre. Should anyone be interested in receiving further details please can you express your interest to our Youth Secretary who can be contacted at: BAMBC. Youth@gmail.com As always BAMBC are looking to recruit any new players of all ages and abilities. We play in local and national leagues as well as youth events.

Should you wish to find out more information or come along to a training session which is held at Cults Academy please contact our club secretary for further details by email: info@bonaccordmbc.net Page 6

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The First MBC News

n 1974 there were over 30 nationalities in our children’s Aberdeen primary school. It was a time of revolutionary change with a new industry drawing in people from all over the world. From a selfsufficient city of varied resources - fishing, farming, textiles, shipbuilding and repair, an ancient University, a thriving Institute of Technology and several research institutes - Aberdeen was becoming the city of oil.

Following a reorganisation of local government, Roy Thomson, whose family had for generations been the Cults blacksmiths and then the garage owners, was elected as the local Liberal councillor. What we needed, he said, was a local newsletter both for the locals and for the newcomers. We found ourselves producing the MBC (Milltimber, Bieldside and Cults) News, the order dictated by our rather presumptuous echo of the American NBC News - but hardly serious competition, since our production consisted of two folded sheets of foolscap making eight sides.

From the start, we decided that the newsletter had to represent the whole community and must not be narrowly ‘party political’. It would contain reports from the councillors on current developments and items of local interest but must be purely factual and non-partisan. On occasion, this required firm applications of the editorial red pencil. We relied on people from all over the area to distribute it - some of whom, forty years later, are still delivering the present much more sophisticated (and heavier!) publication. We contacted all the local organisations we could think of and bullied them into sending information on time. Most of this came via telephone conversations and word of mouth - emails were still a thing of the future. Thus, for example, we had a report from the local police (we still had a ‘village bobby’ in those days) and were able to publish information on what, were then, the new forest walks, the Cults reservoir - always known as the ‘lagoon’ in the literature - and on the establishment of the Community Council. Through the medium of the MBC News it was possible to ensure that, first of all, everyone in the area knew that the Community Council was being set up and secondly, to publicise the names of all the At the forefront of leasing candidates. As a result, unlike many other areas, there was a genuine election and the Council got off to a good start. milltimber - bieldside - cults

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Production in that pre-computer age involved writing out www.themilton.co.uk everything in longhand and sub-editing contributions from restaurant conservatory marquee others. This job was shared by Wendy Cook and Anne. Judy Campbell and others then typed it up and the various pieces of text were put together by Geoff using a light box, a scalpel, a tube of Pritt and much bad language. This was real cut-and-paste, not the easy electronic version!

The newsletter was finally printed by Jean Duncan, Bill Windebank and Walter Ogston on a rather temperamental offset duplicator in the Liberal office. It was folded and interleaved by hand by as many volunteers as we could dragoon into the job and sent out to distributors by Tom and Celia Martin and friends.

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The whole enterprise depended then, as it does now, on the goodwill and generous hard work of a very large number of people. It also depended, financially, on precarious hand-to-mouth fundraising and ultimately on the backing of Roy Thomson. Later, the Community Council gave it’s support which made life a great deal easier.

Not long after we started, we began to receive irate phone calls from people whose distributors had been a little tardy in their delivery.’Mrs So-and-So got hers last week. Where’s mine?’ We had arrived!

Then Roy received a letter from the renowned local author, Nan Shepherd, who lived here all her life, congratulating him on the newsletter and saying it fulfilled a much felt need: a genuine accolade.

We also began to receive regular requests for back numbers from the National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh, it being a legal requirement that copies of all materials published in Scotland should be deposited with them. I’m sure this would no longer even be possible in this digital information age, but when it started MBC News, though amateurish by modern standards, was recognised as a significant publication. It still is. For us the most gratifying thing was that when we left Aberdeen in 1981, for a year in the USA, there was no shortage of volunteers to take over the reins. It now had a life of its own. Long may it continue to fire their enthusiasm.

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News from Councillors Marie Boulton and Tauqeer Malik

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nother year, another election and another referendum! I’m sure everyone, including the politicians, would like a year off but we would urge everyone to read the information that will be available for both the Scottish Government Election and the EU Referendum.

Don’t leave it to someone else to decide your future, please do use your vote.

Following the flooding that took place at the end of 2015 and the beginning of this year, which impacted heavily on several areas of Lower Deeside, we have had meetings and/or email exchanges with the affected individuals and involved external partners, as appropriate. One of the areas on Lower Deeside that has been identified as a high priority for Aberdeen City Council is Peterculter. The flooding in this area was caused by a combination of high intensity rainfall events, the makeup of the catchment area and the capacity of the local water courses.

Within Peterculter there are two main areas of concern, the Paddock and Millside/Culter Den. These areas have suffered recently and in previous years, from the bursting of the banks of the Culter Burn. The Council are also including in their study, other areas that experienced flooding, including Anguston, Malcolm Road and the Shoddy.

ACC have started design works for a flood protection scheme. However, I am informed, that following the statutory process, approval may take around 3 years. On March 30th 2016, we met with residents from the Millside/Paddock/Culter Den areas to begin informal consultation.

ACC representatives gave a presentation and overview of the proposed plan identifying potential intervention that may be required to provide a viable flood protection scheme.

Whilst the Council undertakes the necessary investigations and goes through the statutory process on the ‘Peterculter Solution’, we have recognised the need to assist residents across Lower Deeside and the wider City, who experienced flooding, to protect their homes. The Council has approved a budget and it is proposed that by the end of May 2016, we will be rolling out a 50% funded (capped at £1500) Property Level protection scheme to help all residential households within flood areas to protect their property. The detail of the assistance scheme will be on the ACC website soon and in our next article, I will provide a link to the Property Level protection scheme page.

We have also had serious flooding in Milltimber and Cults. Two meetings have taken place with the residents in Milltimber, which outlined the measures that either have been, or are being undertaken to resolve the cause of the particular issues that contributed to the flooding episodes. There are ongoing discussions concerning particular areas, that require further work. The Cults scenarios are still being worked through but we hope to have meetings with the residents, ACC representative and external partners, in the near future.

We are glad to be able to report, although I’m sure residents will have already noticed, that the temporary CALA sales cabin has now gone (ahead of time) from the field on the North Deeside and the field has been returned to ‘green belt’ as agreed.

Residents may remember that last year we asked you to complete a survey on transport. In particular, this was about being able to access the bus on the North Deeside Road. The reason for the survey was following our awareness that a number of our older and mobilitychallenged residents were in danger of becoming prisoners in their own homes because of the topography of Lower Deeside. Rather than assuming that we understood the full range of issues, we conducted the survey which confirmed the needs. We are now delighted to be in a position to confirm that we have approved a budget to provide a bus service which will come up through the communities of Peterculter, Milltimber and Cults. The bus will run 5 days a week Monday-Friday, the final route and times have still to be confirmed. However, we are

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hoping to get the bus in operation sometime in May and we will provide the details in our next article.

We conclude our article on rather a sad but positive note. James Stewart was an S4 pupil at Cults Academy who lost his brave battle with cancer in March. James who named his face book page “humour with my tumour” showed great courage and never complained nor gave up after being diagnosed. James’ funeral was a fitting tribute to him and it was very clear by the turn out, that James was much loved and that he had loved and lived his life to the full. Working with James’ parents Alex and Sandra, we will help create a tribute to James which will hopefully assist his family, and many friends, cope with their loss.

Cllr Marie Boulton

Cllr Tauqeer Malik

AWPR Ongoing issues with the AWPR have been the subject of a large volume of emails and telephone calls to me, some which have necessitated the need for meetings with local residents and have involved a number of, sometimes many, stakeholders. Whilst people accept that the road is being built and they want to see it finished, sooner rather than later, certain issues have become intolerable. Many people want to see, quite rightly, measures put in place that will mitigate their losses during the construction phase and steps taken now to ensure that any longer term concerns are addressed prior to the completion of the road. The main concerns are: Traffic congestions and delays on the North Deeside Road at the top of Milltimber Brae caused by the use of temporary traffic lights. The traffic lights which were put on the roundabout when the North Deeside Road was diverted have been removed and this has vastly improved the traffic flow. There will continue to be periods when temporary traffic lights will have to be utilised at this location, for safety reasons, whilst work adjacent to the carriageway is carried out. Residents are also extremely concerned, that when the AWPR opens, as to how this section of the North Deeside Road, which leads up to the AWPR junction, will cope given the current proposal is for lights to control traffic.

A section of the Deeside Way is to be closed off to allow for the excavation of the earth underneath, providing for the route of the AWPR. The temporary diversion will take users of the Deeside Way along Station Road, which doesn’t have pavements, up the Old Milltimber Brae which will be reopened for traffic and residents to use whilst their existing access is closed off, again whilst earth is excavated. Users will then follow a newly constructed pavement on the North Deeside Road, down to a crossing point on Milltimber Brae where they will cross over this road, to re-join the Deeside Way. Residents in the immediate vicinity and users of the Deeside Way are extremely concerned that they will be forced to use Station Road which doesn’t have pavements and this is to be the situation whilst the temporary solution is in place and as part of the permanent solution.

The issue has been raised over the disruption to people’s private water supply which has seen people having to fight to get their water supply re-connected when it has been interrupted by the construction of the AWPR. This issue has affected both residents and businesses.

Flooding has been another problem raised by residents and businesses

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on the route of the AWPR, where the run off of surface water and over-flowing containment ponds have caused significant problems.

Another concern is for the deterioration of local roads, which were not designed to take the type of large vehicles that have been using them. The surfaces of the roads and verges have been badly damaged, to the point where the Council has had to close some roads and put weight restrictions on others.

Residents living close to where the AWPR is being built have been suffering during the works involved with the excavation of rock.

They have been contending with dust, mud, noise and vibration, which in many cases has had a devastating effect on their quality of life.

As a local Councillor for the area I have been working with Council Officers, the community councils, the different sections of the joint venture who are building the AWPR, Scottish Environmental Protection Agency, Scottish Water and of course local residents, to try and find solutions to the above problems. It has also become evident that it is not only residents in our area that are experiencing (very similar) problems and I have been working with Ross Thomson, who is standing for the Scottish Parliament and whose seat would cover the residents on the Southern leg of the AWPR, to try and find ways forward. I will keep you updated, as things develop, on the main issues via articles in the MBC.

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“Community Bank” Do you have some spare time, does your organisation need helpers, do you need help with one off Community projects?

I have been speaking to people across Lower Deeside who are either short of people to help in all types of groups or one-off projects and, on the other hand, people who have taken early retirement who have some spare time. There may be an opportunity to create a “community bank” which could list local organisations or projects which require help and perhaps a list of people who have some time to spare, either regularly or just now and again. The list could also provide opportunities for young people who want to add to their CV or get activities that could count towards their Duke of Edinburgh Awards. If you would like to be involved in setting up the bank or perhaps you would like to express an interest, please email me at mboulton@aberdeencity.gov. uk quoting “community bank”.

We have some fantastic groups and individuals who give of their time to run all types of organisations for the benefit and enjoyment of anyone who wants to participate but they are constantly looking for help, could you spare an hour or two a week, a month or just as a one off?

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News from Councillor Aileen Malone Car park charge at Dunmail Avenue

As part of the administration’s budget for 2016/17, an instruction was issued to officers to commence the legal process to charge users of the car park on Dunmail Avenue, Cults. This is currently a free car park. The proposed charge will be £1 for a maximum stay of two hours. The charge would be imposed from 8am-6pm from Monday to Saturday inclusive.

A Statutory Consultation which ended on 28 March 2016, asked the public for comments on the proposal. I have put forward my concerns. I would like the car park to be accessible to the people who shop in this area and asked for the car park to have a 45 minute waiting limit with no charge. This is a solution used elsewhere near shops, allowing visitors and carers to go about their business but stops the car park being used as an unofficial ‘park and ride’.

As MBC News is published after the Statutory Consultation, I have been assured that any subsequent comments and objections will still be accepted and considered by the Council before any decision is made. What do you think? Once the feedback is collated, the proposal proceeds to the next stage of public advertisement. Please let me know if I can help in any way. I have had complaints about the misuse of the car park over the years and I am keen to assist in finding an acceptable solution.

Recycling in our Area

I have received several enquiries asking about a local mixed recycling service. This is the service that accepts plastic pots, tubs and trays as well as bottles and uses a process in which they are sent to a mechanical sorting facility.

We are in the process of installing a mixed recycling service across the city, which is now being rolled out to those in flats and tenements. This phase should be completed by the end of the year.

The aim is that areas which have kerbside recycling will receive the mixed recycling service next year. The new collection vehicles are narrower so will be able to access streets that, at the moment, do not receive a kerbside collection. This is long overdue and I am pleased that we will finally have this service, although a little disheartened that it will not be till next year before this is operating locally. Thank you to all for your patience.

Allan Park upgrading

Allan Park is a pleasant and hidden treasure in our area. Residents have told me they would like to see more regular maintenance and some upgrade work. I would like to express special thanks to the corporate volunteers from the Upperkirkgate and Stonehaven Branches of the Bank of Scotland for all their hard work at Allan Park. From March to June they will be contributing their time and efforts to upgrade this local green space. They will be upgrading the entrance bed, which they kindly cleared last year. They will also be planting up the entrance area. If you can, please visit to see the difference that their very welcome activities have made to the park. I am grateful for their generous help.

Allan Park – Play Equipment

If you have recently been to Allan Park you will have noticed that we have removed the existing play equipment. The final decision on the replacement items is being made in consultation with The Friends of Allan Park group. We had hoped that we could add some new items whilst retaining some of the existing items on site. However, as all the items had been in the park for over 20 years, they are beyond economic repair. I am pushing to have up-to-date play equipment installed as soon as possible.

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Crimes against Property

Unfortunately, our local area remains vulnerable to house breaking and other crimes against property. From time to time, garages and sheds have been targeted. Housebreaking is devastating to the victims.

The harm from this kind of wrongdoing comes not just from the theft of your property but also from the malicious intrusion into your private space. Unfortunately, there are determined wrongdoers who continue to cause misery to many. We benefit from a very proactive and vigilant local police team who do their best to catch offenders.

Any suspicious movements or people should be reported to the police as soon as possible. Extra security is always worth considering to give some piece of mind. Preventative steps for homes, sheds and vehicles can include double-checking to ensure that doors and windows are locked. If you contact the Police, they can provide helpful advice to protect property. Their non-emergency number is 101. Their email address is lowerdeesidecpt@scotland.pnn.police.uk

Cults Academy

Following the tragic incident at Cults Academy in October 2015, many complex issues have understandably been raised and there has been a high level of public interest. As a result, the council, along with partners in the Police and NHS, have commissioned a multi-agency, independent review with an independent reviewer now selected. The outcome of the review into the circumstances of this terrible incident will be published in September 2016 and will also be shared with all appropriate agencies.

I have been told that Aberdeen and the North East has some of the lowest levels of incidents involving weapons and/or violence in Scotland. Crime and disorder has been falling overall in Aberdeen.

Hopefully, after the review we can identify any lessons that can be

learned for the future. Schools should always be safe and secure for every child. I would hope that no family will ever have to live with anything as devastating.

Road safety in North Deeside Road

Several people have contacted me to complain about cars overtaking at traffic islands. This has been happening in North Deeside Road.

I followed up these concerns and am pleased I can have mobile information units placed on North Deeside Road. I know it can be frustrating having to wait behind a stationary bus but these traffic islands have been installed for the safety of the public. The signs will be there temporarily and will reinforce the message that overtaking at traffic islands is a danger to pedestrians and other road users. They should also remind drivers that overtaking at an island is an offence and can lead to a penalty. As North Deeside Road gets busier and busier, please let me know what I can do with any safety problem.

As ever, please do not hesitate to contact me about anything with which I can help. I will always do what I can.

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Bettyanne Saying ‘Hello’ Bettyanne (pictured) is looking to get back in touch with an American friend who lived in Bieldside.

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t the time of writing the daffodil bulbs planted over the last two years are in full bloom. The crocuses have just gone over. A dozen new whisky barrel tubs have been delivered and are ready for deployment when all the other necessary elements are in place.

Hanging baskets have been ordered for the lampposts and summer bedding has also been ordered. We shall soon be ready for a good summer display.

If you know Bettyanne, please email mbcnews@cbmcommunity.org.uk and we can re-unite you.

Wellbeing in Westhill

The Westhill and District Community Sport and Leisure Hub (WDCSH) are organising a

As part of the brightening up of the local environment a litter picking session has been organized for Saturday 7th May. If you are interested in helping out meet at the old Cults Station yard at 10.00am for about 2 hours. Pick-me-ups, gloves and hi vis vests will be available courtesy of Aberdeen City Council. It would be useful if you would let me know nearer the day if you are intending to help.

All these projects require small doses of manpower at the relevant times. Very often an hour or two is all that is required. If you are interested in helping with this, please contact Graham Payne, 01224 868827.

“Wellbeing in Westhill” event on Sunday 22nd May from 10am to 4pm at the Westhill Holiday Inn.

At the time of writing there are 35 confirmed exhibitors covering a range of activities and organisations involved in sport, wellbeing, health, leisure pursuits, care in the community etc.

It is being hosted during Mental Health Week 16th to 22nd May as part of Aberdeenshire Wellbeing Festival which is being promoted

by Aberdeenshire Council, Mental Health Aberdeen and the NHS, amongst others.

The event is free for both exhibitors and attendees.

Any exhibitors interested in attending the event should contact Tony Young at jyoung872@btinternet.com or wdcsh@hotmail.com

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Contact the Elderly - Urgent call for volunteers

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charity which offers a lifeline of friendship to older people has issued an appeal for volunteers as the waiting list for demands for its services in Aberdeen hits a record high.

Contact the Elderly, which supports people aged 75 and over and who live alone, currently has 20 people in the Aberdeen area hoping to join its monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties.

To enable these people to attend parties, the charity needs to set up four new groups in the city which requiring around 25 volunteer hosts, 15 volunteer drivers and a pool of reserve drivers. They would also need a Group Coordinator to organise each of these new groups.

Caroline McGinlay, Volunteer Support Officer at Contact the Elderly, said: “It is fantastic that so many older people are keen to make that all-important step out of the house and meet new people through our tea parties. To make that happen we desperately need more volunteers in the Aberdeen area who can give a small amount of time to make an immeasurable difference to older people in their local communities who are at risk of social isolation.”

Contact the Elderly currently has 92 groups

in Scotland, four of them of which are in Aberdeen, meaning the addition of the new guests would double the charity’s presence in the city. A volunteer host welcomes groups of between eight to 10 people to their home once or twice a year, providing a warm welcome, with sandwiches, cakes, tea and coffee. A host must have a home with no more than a few stairs and a downstairs toilet. A volunteer driver uses their own car to collect one or two older people once a month and accompanies them to a tea party, staying with them at the tea and returning them home safely afterwards. Reserve drivers support groups when regular drivers are unable to attend.

John Gall, 57, of Nigg has volunteered for Contact the Elderly for four years. He said: “I thoroughly enjoy volunteering with Contact the Elderly and really look forward to our outings once a month. It’s a great feeling to know you’re making such a positive impact on the older people’s lives. It’s also good fun and I know our drivers and hosts get just as much out of our tea parties as the older people. I would recommend this to anyone looking to enjoy themselves while giving something back.”

The charity, which is celebrating its Golden Jubilee, provides thousands of hours of shared enjoyment for guests and volunteers each year in Scotland. Friendships are formed over tea, cake and chatter one Sunday afternoon a

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Louisa, 77,is, a guest of Contact the Elderly in Aberdeen,. She said: “Day to day, I don’t have as much contact with people as I used to when I was younger. The tea parties give me something to look forward to and I enjoy catching up on what the other older people and volunteers have been up to. It’s great to get out the house and have a good laugh on a Sunday afternoon.

Betty, 80, who has been going to Contact the Elderly the tea parties since they started in Aberdeen four years ago,. She added: “I hope Contact the Elderly can find more kind people in Aberdeen so that others in my position no longer have to spend the afternoon in the house with nowhere to go and no-one to see.”

Contact the Elderly’s tea parties are free and rely upon the dedication of the more than 1000 volunteers in Scotland.

For more information on volunteering in Aberdeen, contact Caroline McGinlay on 0141 812 1555 or caroline.mcginlay@contact-the-elderly.org.uk

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Dementia In The Workplace

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pproximately 90,000 people have dementia in Scotland in 2016. Around 3,200 of these people are under the age of 65. However, there is limited knowledge in the workplace of dementia and the impact it can have on an organisation. For example, with a growing number of diagnoses in the 40-60 age range, how would a business support an employee when faced with a dementia diagnosis or an employee caring for a relative with dementia? Discussions with clients of the Dementia Resource Centre have raised a number of pertinent issues for businesses to consider.

It is estimated that there are over 750,000 carers aged 16+ in Scotland - around 17% of the adult population. Often people providing care do not identify with the term because they see their relationship primarily as that of a relative or friend as opposed to a formal carer. But these statistics are stark, and there is every likelihood that within most workplaces, someone is acting as a carer (currently thought to be 1 in 7 employees). If an employee is worried about his or her own welfare, or that of a colleague, is there a process for raising concerns within the workplace?

Alzheimer Scotland run free Dementia Friends training for staff and teams across Aberdeen. The Carers Positive Award scheme (http://www. carerpositive.org) is also open for all organisations that employ staff. The scheme aims to encourage employers to create a supportive working environment for carers in the workplace no matter what condition they are trying to cope with.

Dementia Awareness Week in Scotland is 30 May-5 June 2016. During this week, Alzheimer Scotland and several other health and care organisations will hold information and awareness-raising events across the country. Alzheimer Scotland will also be hosting its national conference at the start of Dementia Awareness Week.

It is possible to live well with dementia. Many of us are ill-informed and have a very bleak image of life with dementia. So it may come as a surprise to learn that many people with dementia continue to drive, socialise and remain in employment. Despite the progressive nature of the disease, they continue to lead active and healthy lives even as the dementia progresses. It may make it harder to do certain activities, but with the right knowledge and support around them, it is possible for someone with dementia to get the best out of life. We are trying to encourage people across Aberdeen to become Dementia Friends, to create a city where those with a dementia diagnosis and their carers can feel supported within their communities.

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his term playgroup has been very busy. The children have been focusing on Healthy Choices and “All About Me”. With the help of a giant mirror, they had great fun painting their own self-portraits, as well as creating paper plate faces using different materials. The children continued to use their artistic talents in helping to decorate a Winter Tree wall display, as well as creating wonderful Valentine and Mother’s Day gifts. Despite the changeable weather there has been lots of outdoor play. The children love zipping about on the trikes and scooters or playing races with the big trucks and tractors in the playground area.

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Our role play area has included a Doctor’s room and one of the mothers came in to describe her day as a doctor, which the children all enjoyed. We have also had a greengrocer’s area.

Here the children had fun playing shop, weighing out real fruit and vegetables then selling them to their friends using the ever popular cash register.

The children celebrated World Book Day by dressing up as their favourite character and bringing in the book with them. Alison from Cults library came in to visit the children and kindly read to them. A BIG thank you to Alison. J As spring approaches the children have been discovering their green fingers. They have planted their own bean seeds and now wait patiently for them to grow into Giant Beanstalks. Our garden is growing and we are looking for volunteers to assist with managing our green oasis so that it continues to provide an ideal environment for the children. If there is anyone who enjoys gardening and has some free time to help on a regular (or irregular) basis, please contact the playgroup. (see below).

The Playgroup committee have been equally busy in their fund raising. The raffling of a Mulberry bag was a huge success; congratulations to the lucky lady who won it. The playgroup is very fortunate to have the support of a great group of parents and we are as ever thankful for all your efforts and support this year. J

St. Devenick’s Playgroup is based at St. Devenick’s Church Hall on Baillieswells Road. Playgroup runs Monday to Friday from 9:10am-12:20pm, with an optional Wednesday lunch club which extends the session until 1:30pm (cost £4).

Rising Fives is on a Tuesday and Thursday, from 12:30-3pm.

Tots and Toddlers is on Wednesday mornings from 9:3011:30am (term-time) in St. Devenick’s Church. If you would like further information about any of the above, please contact playgroup on 867431 or Justine our playgroup administrator on 07928223595/ 01330-826038 or via our playgroup email: stdevenicksplaygroup@gmail.com. http://cbmcommunity.org.uk/mbc-news/

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She has been warmly welcomed by our patients, and has provided a great service for the management of acute medical problems. Lesley has decades of experience managing health issues, and is continuing her development with further mentoring from the GP Partners.

Dr Georgina Rowan will be arriving from Edinburgh in April. Dr Rowan has been working in a practice in Edinburgh for some time now, and is relocating to Aberdeen to work at Cults Medical Group. We feel that she will be a perfect fit into the team at Cults, and are looking forward to working with her.

With Nurse Adams and Dr Rowan joining the team, and Nurse Emily Black returning from maternity leave, the practice has completed a year of some challenge. At a time when nationally the numbers of doctors entering General Practice is vastly lower than in recent years, to have

recruited and ensured stability is some achievement, and we hope that the patients in our local community continue to experience the benefit of a stable, highly qualified and knowledgeable GP team. We are also looking forward to working with the Community Council on how the surgery can be supported by them in delivering this stable and experienced service.

Outside the surgery, we are liaising with the local school to further build on links with the community. If you see some bright and interesting artwork populating our walls soon, credit will be due to the extremely talented pupils at Cults Academy!

We already play a significant role in developing GP teaching and training for students from all years at Aberdeen University; lecturers and trainers work at the practice and we will soon be accommodating students considering medicine as a career. We appreciate the time our patients spend helping us to train the students, who all leave the practice enthusiastic about a career in General Practice in the future!

With our new colleagues arriving, the links with local organisations and the further development of our education role, this is a positive time for the surgery. The reception staff have also found it hugely rewarding that many patients have chosen recently to write very positive comments on the feedback notes at the reception desk. Just a single nice comment has a bigger effect on NHS morale than any other action, and we are very grateful that you have chosen to leave so many.

The practice is embracing new technology and in the near future we hope to be able to contact patients by text message for appointment reminders, clinic appointments and results. Currently we are actively collecting mobile telephone numbers and we would be grateful if you could ensure that the reception team have your updated mobile number.

Thank you The Partners at Cults Medical Group

Dr David Millar

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fter graduating MbChB in 1967 from Aberdeen University, Dr David commenced his career in pathology. His entry into general practice was as a trainee in the Elmbank Practice. He then became a GP in Peterculter in 1972.

In 1977, Roxburgh House, a purpose built hospice for palliative care of cancer sufferers, opened at Tornadee and David became actively involved from the outset. As part of this David became what was called a Macmillan facilitator in general practice.

David became a trainer in 1985 which involved him giving a year of close instruction and supervision to a new doctor in practice. Around 25 young doctors got a very full and comprehensive period of instruction and a firm foundation from an enthusiastic teacher. Stonehaven, Banchory and Cults all have a partner who was trained by David.

In 1992, David became a Macmillan GP Advisor. In the next five years, David was involved in the appointment of ‘Macmillan GPs’ who promoted the development of skills in palliative care in general practice on a national scale.

In the following 12 years, David travelled around the country. The aim was to have palliative care and cancer management recognized as an area of medical care and a skill to be learned in every practice in the country.

David was a leader in the Gold Standard framework and helped establish the Scottish Primary Care Cancer Group. He retired in 2005.

During his time with Macmillan, a huge amount was achieved in the area of care and many patients and their families have reason to be grateful for David’s contribution to this work.

David died at the end of 2014 and it is indeed very pleasing to learn that in recognition of David’s work, Macmillan have created the ‘David Millar Award’ to acknowledge, on an annual basis, the work of an individual Macmillan GP who has made an outstanding contribution.

The winner will be announced at the annual Macmillan conference when an engraved trophy will be presented. This recognition of the work of David Millar is much appreciated by his family and his colleagues who knew him as a kind, popular and competent doctor.

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Distributor Drinks January 2016

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e were very pleased to welcome around 80 of our MBC News distributors and friends to our “Thank you” drinks on Saturday 16 January 2016 at the Cults Kirk Hub – it was good to meet up and chat with you and recognise your efforts in helping keep the Cults, Bieldside and Milltimber communities up to date with events in the area.

The event was a good reminder that many of you have been delivering the MBC News for a long time, some almost from the time the newsletter was first published as a simple typewritten news-sheet, which

we believe was in 1975. We also have some young distributors and here is a picture of three of our longest serving distributors with one of our youngest – Cameron Barker, Eleanor Brennan, Geoff and Anne McQuillan.

Some fun facts for you: 4300 copies are delivered each quarter Around 70 advertisers support each copy to cover the costs 30 copies go to Council and Community groups 20 copies go to local schools 125 people help deliver the MBC News –

the youngest is 15, the oldest something over 21 (80+ we think but were too polite to ask) 70 new homes were added to the distribution in 2015 Thanks again to all who help – from your MBC News team.

Carol Gibson – Editor Christine Anderson – Assistant Editor Sue Simpson – Layout Fiona Warrender and Maren Ruddiman Advertising David Anstee – Accounts Eleanor Brennan – What’s On Locally Peter Roberts – Distribution

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r Jennifer Sudder, who has been a partner at the practice since 2007, will be leaving us in August in order to develop her other medical and academic interests. We would like to wish her all the best with her future plans, and thank her for her contribution to the work of the practice over these last nine years.

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If you call the practice for advice about symptoms of a possible urine infection, you may be directed to one of the local pharmacies (Lloyds or Rowlands in Cults; Woods in Peterculter) who are offering an assessment/treatment service for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTI's), in female patients only. You will be asked some very basic questions to establish that it is suitable for you to use this option. Urinary infections are not uncommon in women, are generally not serious, but are a significant nuisance, and usually respond well to appropriate treatment. In men, UTI's are much less common and are more likely to need consideration of further investigation.

If thoughts are turning to summer holidays, do give some early consideration to what travel vaccinations and other medical protection you may need (e.g. malaria prevention) if you are travelling abroad. While many people now use the high street pharmacies or other private medical providers who offer these services, the practice is also able to help with assessing medical needs for travel. Speak to reception for further details, but I must emphasise that the practice is not able to deal easily with late or last minute requests for travel immunisations.

Best wishes

lanning for the 2016 MBC Festival has just begun and there will be a few changes to the format this year. The art exhibition at the Phoenix Community Centre, Newton Dee will be held during the second week of the festival from Thurs, 25 - Sun, 28 August. At present, the first event will be a Centenary Flower and Calligraphy exhibition in Cults Parish Church taking place on Thurs, 18 - Sat, 20 August. The weekend of 20-21 August will feature old favourites, including the coffee morning, Children’s Dog and Pet Show and the Atholl Smith Jazz Band. Open evenings at Cults Tennis and Bowling Clubs, St. Devenick’s Family Fun Day and a ‘Bake Off ’ will join the art exhibition during the second week.

Other events are in the planning stage and there is still time to consider any suggestions. The next committee meeting will be Tues, 5 April at 7.30pm in Cults Kirk Centre so if there are any suggestions or requests please let us know before 5th April, or come along to the meeting.

The full programme will be published in the next issue of MBC News. Look out for posters and flyers which will be available at the beginning of August in libraries, shops and businesses throughout the area. We hope the festival will contribute to your enjoyment of our 2016 summer.

Contact either John Page (01224 867988) or Joyce Wright (01224 867398)

Dr Douglas Harris, Peterculter

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For more information please visit www.simeoncare.org.uk or call 01224 862415 Simeon Care for the Elderly Ltd A registered company limited by guarantee. Number SC088417 A Scottish Charity: Scottish Charity Number SC012239; Registered Office: Brodies House, 31-33 Union Grove, Aberdeen AB10 6SD, Member of Camphill Scotland

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Sunday Services

New Times: 9:00am & 11:00am Morning Service with Crèche, Junior Church, S1-2 Bible Class, Celebration Group 11:00am Evening Service – 6:00pm

Binghill Drive, Milltimber, AB13 0JE Church Office: 01224 733979 – www.dcfchurch.org

Something for everyone at your local Community Church!

Weekly Activities – Term Time We have many groups happening throughout the week that everybody is welcome to come to. Including: The Ark baby and toddlers group; mainly music; ‘Who let the dads out?’; Holiday Bible Club: 1st- 5th August; 55+ coffee mornings; Mission Craft Workshop; Community Night; Sanctuary Ladies Bible Study; Friendship in Art; Parenting Classes and Divorce Care.

We also have Greenhouse (P1-7) at 6-7pm on Wednesdays.

For more information on any of these groups, please contact the church office, look on our church website, or download our church app for FREE on your smart phone – Just type in ‘DCF Church’ into your app store.

Community Workers

Elmer and Kathryn Rojas are happy to meet people in the community for a chat or just get a chance to say “hello”. Feel free to telephone the Church Office on 01224 733979 or you can contact them directly on 07712326049 (Elmer) & 07889538972 (Kathryn).

Life in Simeon House I’m often asked “How are you getting on in your new house?” It is nice to feel the continued interest and support from the local community. Anyone who has moved house will tell you it is an exciting and stressful thing to do, and takes months before everything finds its rightful place. So it is with us.

Looking back, we wonder how we managed to move everyone, lock stock and barrel, over 3 days in September 2015. But time passes and we are feeling reasonably settled now, after six months, in our new home. The house is a joy to live in – comfortable, light, spacious and airy. For the staff teams, there is the added bonus of many time and energy saving features, making it a pleasure to work in.

What makes a house a home? Adding personal touches such as favourite pictures and paintings, a well-loved house plant, finding just that right place to sit in your favourite chair and watch the changing seasons, all contribute to the feeling of home. It takes time too, as well as sharing and celebrating festivals together.

We began life in Simeon house with a harvest meal while the last warm rays of autumn streamed into the big windows. Then came Advent, Christmas and New Year, and the house took on a warm and cosy feel in the short winter days. The ‘Golden Garden’ lay dormant, but began showing signs of life as we celebrated Easter, and held our first egg hunt in the garden. We look forward to summer - enjoying the outside as much as we enjoy inside the house.

Simeon House has 23 bedrooms for older people who can no longer manage to live alone in their own homes. To find out more, you are very welcome to visit us by appointment. Please call 01224 862415 or email info@simeoncare. org.uk We will be hosting ‘Open Door’ as part of the MBC Festival on the last Sunday of August. Watch out for more information nearer the time. Once again thank you to all our friends and supporters.

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he 2016 season is in full swing now and, having done the prep work through winter, our teams are out in force. Fielding six men’s and four ladies’ teams again this year, we are justifiably proud to have such commitment from our players and are hoping for some great results! The juniors are showing a strong presence too, with four teams out competing and several playing at county level. Six of our most talented juniors represented the North East at the Kilgraston inter-county comp in Perth last month.

Within the club itself, those who can’t, or don’t want to, commit to the teams still have the opportunity to indulge in some competition within the box leagues for more relaxed matchplay. Weekend social tennis continues on Saturday and Sunday afternoons and this season, for the first time, we have opened up the sessions to non-members. On the first Saturday of each month from 2pm, any non-member – already associated with the club in some way or not at all – is welcome to come and join us to see what we’re all about. Please feel free to call in – we’d love to see you!

We’ve made more changes in the last few months as we strive to keep the club vital and appealing to our membership by responding to their needs, wherever we can. An increase in numbers on the committee means more ideas, and more manpower to put them into practice. So, while continuing (we wouldn’t be allowed not to) with our traditional coaching and social events such as the social and midsummer night tournaments, the junior BBQ and junior night, we’ve added even more: we hope to recreate our ‘official’ fanzone in the clubhouse to watch some of the major tournaments; we will be implementing new social events especially for our hardest-to-please customers – the teenagers; and our ever-energetic coaches are now running an inspired girls-only session.

We’re even offering a new monthly membership payment option – it’s never been so easy to play tennis!

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Changes to FirstAberdeen FirstAberdeen have announced changes to tickets, pricing and some routes.

Adult First4Week tickets will rise from £64 to £66 and 12 Week from £162 to £166.

New Family Weekend ticket introduced to offer unlimited Saturday and Sunday travel for up to 2 adults and 3 children for £8.

Fare Cards

Changes to Services

We would like to inform our customers that from 3 April 2016, First Aberdeen will no longer be accepting fare cards on bus. As part of our promise to continually improve services for our customers, we are introducing new ticket machines that will speed up boarding times and improve your journey. As part of this process, fare cards will be withdrawn from use. If you have a fare card and would like a refund, can you please come along to our Travel Centre at 47 Union Street and we will arrange this for you. For customers who use fare cards, FirstAberdeen have a variety of alternative ticket products.

mTickets

The mTickets app allows you to buy and load bus tickets on your phone. You then just show the mTicket on the phone to the driver and he will accept it just like any other ticket. It replaces the paper ticket as no ticket will be issued by the driver, although mTickets will be checked for validity.

If you decide to buy a mTicket, on the first occasion you will be asked to set up an account and give your payment card details. Once this is done the mTicket will go into your mTicket wallet until you want to travel at which point you ‘activate’ it.

The details of how long it is valid for will appear on the mTicket on your phone. When the mTicket expires it will automatically go into the ‘Expired’ area of the wallet but cannot be used again like an active mTicket.

The app is available for iPhone and Android. We also sell our range of discounted student tickets on the mTickets app.

Other Ticket Options

Fare changes came into effect from Sunday, March 27 and service changes from Thursday, April 17.

Timetables are now available to view on our website under “Forthcoming Timetables”. Printed timetables and full details of route changes will be available in the coming weeks. For full details of fare and service changes, see www.firstgroup.com/aberdeen or contact us on customer.services@firstgroup.com or 01224 219250

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Last year First Aberdeen froze prices on all four-week tickets for adults, students and children; family day tickets and late night and evening services.

This year, child day tickets are being reduced by 10p to £2.50. The operator has also removed the off peak/peak travel restrictions, allowing all day travel for the same price.

The Adult FirstWeek ticket has again been frozen at £18, however it can be purchased for a discounted £16 if bought via FirstAberdeen’s M-ticket app. The promotional price will run until 1st July.

The full fare changes are outlined below; Adult single Stages 1-2 will rise from £1.30 to £1.40. Stages 3-5 will rise from £2.20 to £2.30. Prices for stages 6+ have been frozen.

Child First Day will from £2.60 to £2.50. Off peak and peak restrictions have also been removed.

Adult FirstWeek tickets are frozen at £18 or reduced to £16 if purchased via M-ticket smartphone app until July 1.

Child FirstWeek tickets will rise from £9 to £10 and 12 Week from £90 to £95.

Of the service changes being brought in, the most significant change will be on the X40 to and from Kingswells. Following consultation with local residents, changes will see fewer stops to deliver faster journey times to and from the city centre.

Further passenger benefits will come with the extension of service 5 from Balnagask to Northfield via Aberdeen City Centre. A 30-minute frequency all week long will provide new links to the Dental Hospital, Maternity Hospital and Medical School.

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Will Lady Luck caress and indeed bless you Or reject, reassess, perhaps dispossess you You’ve just a thousand months to thrive Well... a thousand (more or less) Many would like more nevertheless If asked would say immediately “YES!” Have another thousand months to strive Many thousands (more, more ...not less) Would press like Oliver for “more, please, sir”.

But we all know the Master’s answer... I guess.

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Saturday - Cults Academy/Community Centre 10.00-12.00pm Sunday - Pre Grading Courses once a month.

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ince my last contribution to MBC News, Camphill School, like so many others, was badly affected by the flooding of the River Dee. Many acres of our farm were under water when the protecting dyke was split open by the strength of the water and a 75m hole appeared, strewing thousands of stones and mud across the field as well as precipitating the appearance of three enormous ‘sink’ holes. In addition, both our indoor and outdoor horse riding therapy centres were destroyed. The combined damage has threatened the viability of those two parts of our provision, as the repair costs are huge. Nonetheless, following much deliberation, we hope to reinstate the dyke and redevelop our riding centre, albeit away from the flood plain, as we are committed to providing as wide a service as possible to our children and young people.

In another development, we will be widening the drive and erecting gates midway, just past the railway line bridge, going into Murtle (and the Camphill Medical Practice), in order the create more of a visible boundary for both the general public and our children and young people.

While all this has been happening at a management level, our children and young people have been busy too. There was a mass ‘hop, skip and jump’ all the way from Camphill to Murtle, raising money for Sport Relief and a women’s day café in St Ternans. Our youngsters represented us in a regional swimming gala and our student council (formally pupil council) met with Aberdeen’s Lord Provost. They also joined the Aberdeen Youth Council and made a presentation both to the Head of Aberdeen Children’s Social Work and to the Children and Young People’s Voluntary Sector Provider’s Forum.

Finally, it may also be of interest to you to know that we will be hosting, together with RGU, the National Social Pedagogy Development Network Meeting on the 9th and 10th June. This is a free event which will offer participants the chance to find out about best social pedagogical practice in the UK. For more information, please contact me at the school.

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The Allan Park, Cults

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pring is upon us and there are signs of new life in the Allan Park!

I hope this news update will be of interest to you and we welcome your comments and support.

The Play Park

All of the original play equipment has been removed due to age and health and safety reasons. In its place (temporarily) the area has been landscaped and turfed or reseeded. This is in advance of new play equipment being installed this summer in the lower and upper areas to cater for

children from toddlers to teenagers.

New bench seats and reorientation of existing ones in this area will occur to enable families to picnic, rest and relax in this family friendly area.

The Playing Field This was severely flooded and silt deposited has compromised the cricket ground which Ian Sutherland and the club are restoring to enable play to resume.

Sections of the fence have been knocked down and will have to be repaired - for safe field sport playing purposes. The cricket pavilion and storage units were also under water and the damage is being repaired with some financial support from grant aid applications.

The Woodland Dead elm trees have been felled and most removed with the remainder to be completed soon.

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fter my last article in the MBC News, which I have to admit was a bit downbeat, you find me in better spirits now. Springtime is my favourite time of the year and as a new cricket season comes near, time for refresh and renewal. Cults CC has almost, like the phoenix, arisen from the ashes of despair. Though in our case, 4m of floodwater.

The tide has gone out. Allan Park Stadium has been flooded at least three times since Christmas. I count the different tide marks inside the buildings. There are only two levels as Storm Frank was over the buildings’ roofs. A new first at Cults.

Work has started on the buildings and on the playing ground. By the time you read this article cricket will soon be playable at the Allan Park. Season 2016 will start as usual at the end of April but sadly with no home fixtures until June. The Club has worked closely with the Aberdeenshire Cricket Association in the fixture arrangements and wish to thank our opponents for their help and understanding to see us through our ground problems.

A grant been applied for to replant suitable trees in this space this autumn and we have been successful in obtaining another grant from Action Earth for habitat and wellbeing purposes.

The Path and Pond Flood damage to the path has been repaired and the path round the pond regraded.

New frog spawn has been kindly donated and introduced - so frogs will reappear again for children to enjoy soon.

A Geocaching site for those searching for a treasure is in our Park - somewhere! For more information go to www.geocaching.com Volunteers Support Stephen Bly our council Community engagement officer has connected with the Bank of Scotland local branch staff who have been down to work in the Allan Park under Stephen’s supervision for two days with another three more planned for this summer. We are very grateful for them taking an interest in our Park and helping with practical tasks that have made a real difference already.

Signs To encourage more people to know where the Allan Park is and to visit and enjoy this hidden haven, there are signs now outside the east entrance - with others on the North Deeside road and on the railway line. So please do go down there this summer: tell your friends; enjoy the walks and the tranquillity; play and picnic as local residents have done for over 100 years.

If you wish more information, to provide feedback or help us make a difference to the park please contact Iain Clark, Friends of the Allan Park, email: Iainhc9@gmail.com

Cults CC now has a cricket season to prepare but with no home ground, for a short time, the playing membership will be going into the season a bit under cooked.

Anyone who wishes to play this wonderful game of cricket please give me a shout, contact details below. We take players of all levels of age and ability, enthusiasm counts for a lot.

Ian Sutherland Treasurer – Cults Cricket Club Groundsman – Allan Park Stadium Email: thesutherlandfamily@btinternet.com Mobile: 07815637407

Thanks are accorded to: Ken McCurdie, Groundsman at Mannofield for his, as always, invaluable advice; Friends of the Allan Park; local Cllrs Boulton, Malone and Malik for their support; Aberdeen City Council officials for all their hard work, now and until all the storm damage has been repaired; and all contractors who have worked at the Allan Park. See the Friends of the Allan Park article for more Allan Park information.

The Club has been awarded grants from Aberdeen City Council and Sport Aberdeen for flood relief. These are most welcome but do not cover all the cost to rebuild Cults CC. If you wish to support Cults CC, or know of anyone or business who can, please get in touch.

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An Introduction to

Cults Canoe club Cults Canoe Club is (as the name suggests) based in and around Cults, taking advantage of the wide variety of rivers, streams and lochs available locally, further afield in Scotland and occasionally abroad. Historically, we have been principally a kayak based club but we have an ever increasing canoe contingent. What’s the difference?

Kayaks have evolved from the traditional Inuit craft where you sit down and use a paddle that has a blade at each end. Whereas, canoes have evolved from the Native American craft where you can kneel/ stand/sit and use a pole/paddle with a single blade.

The club runs a programme of trips throughout the year to cater for all abilities, from static loch coaching sessions, through fancy dress night-time trips for Halloween, to weekend trips to the West Coast to paddle down waterfalls. The Dee offers a great range of beginner and intermediate trips on the various sections between Cambus O May and the harbour, with typical trips around five miles.

Following the floods this winter, the club took a break from running trips to allow members to help out with the clear-up operations and to allow us to assess the changes in the river. We ran a kayak trip on our local “classic” intermediate (grade 2/3) section from Potarch to Banchory at the end of February. There was a good sized group of 13 of us on a great sunny morning following a couple of days of rain – so the river was at a nice level. It was the first experience for many within our group of the damage to the banks and changes to the river features that the floods had caused, in addition to the re-naturalisation works that took place last autumn above Banchory.

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Kenmore on the Sunday and paddled onto the river. An inspection of the long grade 2 rapid called ‘Chinese’ resulted in everyone deciding to have a go; and all participants successfully paddled down without mishap. A great day was had by all, and we finished tired but happy in Aberfeldy in the afternoon.

The club are planning to hold our annual open day on the 19th June – venue TBC, and you would be welcome to come along and have a go in a safe and supervised environment to see if kayaking or canoeing is something that you want to take further. We are planning to run another block of pool sessions during the winter. If you are interested in finding out more, please email info@deesidepaddlers.com, or search for Cults Canoe Club on Facebook.

explore these fully – it also proved to some that you can never be too complacent!

If the ability to get up and walk around whilst afloat appeals more, then we can cater for that too. An example of this was last June when the club ran a weekend trip for canoeists on the Loch and River Tay based at the SCA campsite at Grandtully. On the Saturday morning 12 of us (six men and six women) launched onto Loch Tay at Killin, at a sheltered section of loch, to spend time practising paddling skills.

The session then developed with challenges to stand in the canoes and propel them using poles. Following this, we explored ‘gunwhale bobbing’, (moving a canoe by standing on the gunwhales and gently jumping up and down). All were very successful, and no one fell in!

After a meal in Aberfeldy on the Saturday night, which coincided with one of the group’s 50th Birthday, we launched onto Loch Tay at

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Cults Scouts Cults Scouts have been working hard, pushing themselves to develop their life skills. Recently, five older Scouts gained the Chief Scout’s Gold Award, the highest award in the Scout Section. In addition, many more have signed up to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme which runs parallel to the Scout progressive training programme To encourage more young people to take the lead, some Scouts attended a leader training week-end and a large contingent of Explorer Scout Young Leaders successfully completed a leadership training module. This training is designed to increase their participation in the decision making processes of the Scout Group. This will be put to good use when they help organise and run activities for a large group of Norwegian Scouts in July and a group of pupils from a school in Belarus in September.

It is great to see an wide diversity of young people signing up to Scouts with numbers of both, male and female Scouts increasing. Coming up is an exciting opportunity for everyone to attend a large, international Scout Jamboree at Bodø, Northern Norway, in July 2017. What will the weather be like, inside the Arctic Circle, in high summer?

Celebrating Musical Success in Cults ACVO (Aberdeen Council of Voluntary Organisations) are currently working on a project, funded by the Life Changes Trust, to raise awareness of dementia across Aberdeen as we strive to make the city “Dementia Friendly”. Milltimber resident Alan Clark, Partnership Development Officer with ACVO, recently visited a fantastic Dementia Friendly initiative in Cults and reflects on his visit.

“Cults Music to Remember is a fortnightly singing group (Tuesdays 10.15am – 11.45am) for people with dementia, their family, carers and friends which takes place in the newly built Cults Kirk Centre on North Deeside Road. I was met by the Reverend Ewen Gilchrist, who provided a brief background to the group and how it had been set up. Whilst chatting, we were aware of the noise and laughter coming from further down the corridor where the session was taking place and we went to see what was going on. As I walked into the room, I was amazed at what I witnessed. The room was almost packed and I was astonished at the turnout. The group had around 60 attendees, all smiling, laughing and singing along and the energy in the room was tremendous. That day the group was being led in song by Yvonne Morton, whose engaging style and enthusiasm rubbed off on everyone in the room. Ably supported by Debbie Gordon and Anne Meldrum, and many volunteers, the session was uplifting and the banter was great.

At the end of the session, tea, coffee and biscuits were served, providing opportunities for people to meet friends and socialise

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I was struck by what a wonderful example this group is of a Dementia Friendly Community initiative. Created and sustained by the community itself, and continuing to grow, the session provides an opportunity for people with dementia, their families, carers and friends, to come together and develop support networks in a fun and supportive environment. In addition, the singing sessions can improve concentration, stimulate memories and enhance communication skills. All in all, a fantastic initiative!”

To find out more about these sessions, please contact Anne Meldrum on 01224 868053 or Debbie Gordon on 01224 863472. in a safe and pleasant environment. Over coffee, I chatted to Ian, a carer, who was glowing in his enthusiastic praise of the sessions.

He highlighted the work of the volunteers in making the sessions run smoothly, greeting attendees at the door on arrival, assisting with mobility to the room, running the music session, and looking after everyone at the coffee session afterwards. I also spoke with Debbie, Anne and Yvonne, who told me about the background to the group and how it had been established. The late Fran Payne was instrumental in setting up the group in 2011-12, with support from Sarah Geoghegan at Alzheimer Scotland, and the first gathering attracted around 20 people. Connections were made with three local care homes and over time, word spread about the group. Through the hard work, dedication and enthusiasm of the volunteers, coupled with the support of the Church in providing the venue, the sessions have continued to grow.

Time for Tattie No, Cults Bowling Club is not holding another Burns Supper with haggis, neeps and tatties even though that was a great success. Rather, Alex “Tattie” Marshall, Commonwealth Gold Medallist and world class player, is to visit the Club on Sunday, 14th August when he will conduct coaching sessions and also display a large range of bowling equipment. Tattie demonstrated great

ACVO are trying to encourage as many people/community groups as possible to become a Dementia Friend. People with dementia get by with a little help from their friends and becoming a Dementia Friend is easy. A Dementia Friends information session is a free interactive and informative training course, which lasts around 90 minutes, and will provide you with an understanding of how to interact with people who have dementia.

The sessions can be run at your own premises or you can contact the Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Resource Centre (01224 644077) to find out details of the next open session.

To find out more information, please feel free to contact Alan Clark on alan.clark@acvo.org.uk.

skill and amazing shots on his way to winning the Commonwealth Fours competition and any advice he has to give will be well worth hearing.

The day will run from 10 for 10.30 am to 2.30pm.

Invitations will be sent out to all clubs in Aberdeen and, of course, interested visitors will be very welcome.

The Club opened its outdoor season on Saturday, 16th April with the customary friendly game of bowls followed by afternoon tea. The season is now in full swing with games against other clubs every Saturday afternoon, early rounds of internal competitions being completed and, of course, casual games between members taking place. For anyone new to the game or interested in coming back to play, Sunday afternoon provides a pleasant relaxed chance to do so. There is some structure to the afternoon in that it is standard to play 12 ends then come together for tea and biscuits. Everyone is welcome.

The game of bowls covers all ages from 8 years up to … there is no upper limit! Last year we introduced a new singles competition for members over 80 years of age. Can you believe it?

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those members over 90. The Committee has yet to make a decision but we are all aware that the next generation is going to have many centenarians in its number, or so the statistics tell us. We need to think ahead!

Social Events

The final social event of the close season was held in the Cults Kirk Centre. An audience of eighty was entertained by Paul Anderson, the nationally known fiddle player and composer, along with his wife, Shona Donaldson, who sang and recited poetry both funny and heartfelt.

During the playing season there are, of course, social events such as Open Days, strawberry teas and a barbecue. Visitors are always welcome to come along to these occasions.

An Open Club Cults Bowling Club welcomes every expression of interest—for bowling, for social events or for both.

You will find we are an open club with friendly members.

The Club’s web site is www.cultsbowlingclub. weebly.com There you will find details of our programme and much general information about the Club. You may also contact Findlay Baxter at: Tel: 01224 868263 or at findlaybaxter@yahoo.com

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Card Skimming

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olice Scotland’s North-East Division is advising members of the public to be cautious when using ATM cash-point machines around the north-east following reports of attempted card skimming.

While the risk of becoming a victim is low, vigilance is recommended, especially if cards get stuck in the machine, are retained by it or if parts of the machine look out of place. If in doubt, do not use the machine and consider having your card cancelled.

You can minimise the risk from card skimming devices by shielding your PIN number and paying close attention to the ATMs you are using. Please report anything that seems out of place; such as loose parts, visible wiring, double sided tape on the front or small holes directly above the key pad. Report suspected skimming devices to the bank’s or business’ staff and the Police. The device should be left in place so the Police can examine it.

If you have seen anything suspicious around ATM machines in the Aberdeen area or if you believe you may have been a victim of card skimming please contact Police Scotland on the non-emergency 101 number or through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you’d like to remain anonymous.

Bogus Callers and Rogue Traders Improving weather often brings a rise in the number of bogus callers and rogue traders.

Bogus callers are individuals who try to gain entry to homes usually on the following pretexts: they work for organisations such as the Council, or a gas/electricity/water provider, and they urgently need access to the house.

These people may use ID cards, fluorescent jackets, clipboards etc. to bolster their credibility, or their car has overheated just round the corner (out of sight) and they need water to put into the radiator, or they need to take prescribed medication and need a glass of water.

These criminals may also work in pairs.

Ultimately, their aim is to get into the victim’s home and steal from them, often targeting the elderly or vulnerable. If you have doubts about an unexpected caller at your door- DON’T LET THEM IN. Genuine representatives are trained to expect caution from householders.

Instead, confirm the caller’s details and the nature of their business, asking to borrow their ID card. Politely lock the front door, leaving the caller outside; inspect the ID card, use Yellow Pages to get a company phone number and confirm the workman’s identity. Do not rely on the information contained on the ID card as this may be fake. If still not satisfied, phone a friend, a neighbour or the Police. If satisfied, allow the caller in, but lock the door Page 30

after they come in, and when they leave!

If you are expecting a workman who needs entry to your home, you can call the company beforehand asking them to confirm times and dates in writing. You can also agree a password, giving you greater confidence that the calling workman is bona fide.

Rogue traders are ‘workmen’ who cold call, often pointing out an apparently worrying ‘situation’ such as an overhanging tree branch or damaged roof requiring urgent attention. If allowed to give an estimate for the work, these rogues will sometimes cause the damage which they claim to have spotted, thereby justifying their presence. Another common tactic is offering to do work such as tar a drive for a small sum, using spare materials left over from another job nearby. Work carried out is often to a low standard and the price can escalate substantially. The ultimate objective is to get as much of the householder’s money with as little effort as possible.

Always remain firm, but polite, and DON’T EMPLOY THEM. If the workmen become insistent, DON’T GIVE THEM ANY MONEY - even to get them to go away - they will simply return to the ‘easy target’. Instead, ask for a few days to think about it (don’t answer the door if they return) or tell them that you were aware of the problem, that your son/brother is in that trade and that you had promised them the work. This is a very difficult approach for rogue traders to argue against.

Accept any leaflets/paperwork offered. If possible, note any logos, the colour, type and registration number of their vehicle. Then report it to the Police and/or the Council’s Trading Standards Department.

If you are requiring work done, use a reliable source such as Yellow Pages to engage a bona fide workman, preferably trade regulated. It can also be helpful to use the Nominated Neighbour scheme which Police Scotland supports.

Telephone Scams Police have seen a small number of reports recently where victims have been called at home by fraudsters claiming to be from their banks and warning the victim that there has been an attempt to make large transactions on their bank card or account.

The caller then advises the victim to contact their bank’s security department and arrange to have all of their funds transferred into a ‘safe’ account until new accounts of the original type can be set up. Often there is an element of deliberate panic instilled in the victim, to make them take action which they would never normally consider.

This might involve the victim immediately calling their bank. However, in reality the first caller has not hung up so the line remains open. The caller’s accomplice can then pretend to be from the bank’s security company and notes all bank account details ‘for transferring

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to a safe account’ and confirming passwords.

The scammers will immediately access the accounts through internet banking, stealing the funds.

Never pass bank details over the phone to someone who has called you. Rather, hang up, look out bank details and, after at least 15 minutes check the phone for a dial tone. If you hear one, call your bank and report that the fraudulent call. The bank can then monitor your accounts. If you don’t hear a dial tone, leave the phone until you do or use another phone to call the bank. Please also inform the Police as you may not be the only victim.

Break-ins There has been a slight increase in the number of sheds and garages being broken into around Aberdeen. Most often the property stolen is bicycles. As a deterrent, it can be helpful to install exterior floodlighting with PIR sensors, set to shine over the shed or garage, which illuminates when someone walks within its range. If the shed or garage is separate from the house, a battery-powered PIR sensor alarm can be installed. This can produce a siren of about 120 decibels, making it a real challenge to remain in the building, and will draw attention. If the shed or garage is attached to the house, it may be possible to extend the house alarm.

There have also been several car break-ins, often targeting property which has been left out in full view. Whenever vehicles are left unattended all valuables should either be put in the glove compartment, the boot or removed from the vehicle completely. With temptation removed the car becomes less of a target, and you won’t have to deal with the consequences.

Counterfeit Notes There has been a small number of counterfeit Scottish £50 and £20 notes circulating in Aberdeen. Fraudsters often ask a victim for change of the larger note, usually whilst in a public place. If approached in these circumstances, either decline or examine the note carefully for texture, sharpness of print and size. If you have any concerns, please report them to the Police.

For details of the Nominated Neighbour scheme or more security advice for your property or vehicle, please call Bob McKinney or Jim Watson at your local Crime Reduction Unit on Police Scotland’s non-emergency number 101. Please check our website: http://www.scotland.police.uk/ , on twitter: @NorthEPolice and on facebook: www. facebook.com/northeastpolicedivision

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Aberdeen ChairArt 2016 Aberdeen ChairArt is a Deeside based community art project. It started as a group of friends and neighbours making art out of old chairs and it has drawn in participants of all ages over the last three years. We found old chairs and repaired and painted them as a sort of “blank canvas”, then gave them away to anyone who wanted to take part. We were delighted by the originality and creativity the project provoked. Some people chose to paint their chair.

Others chose to make chairs, knit chairs, crochet chairs or deconstruct chairs.

The chairs were exhibited at a number of venues but the highlight was the street show in Cults, centred on the Jack Tierney Gallery. This was an opportunity to recruit artists for the following year. This year we hope to extend the number of venues and reach a bigger audience. We have been very fortunate to get enthusiastic help from Woodend Barn

Cults Playgroup News Despite much cold, wet and windy weather, the children continue to be keen to play outdoors.

The small amount of snow was shaped into mini snowmen and used with sand moulds. Frost has been examined with magnifying glasses and there has been much squelching, trampling and digging in our mud patch. Balls, hoops, tyres and tricycles are used with enthusiasm. We look forward to warmer weather and spending more time doing outside activities.

The indoor playroom is well set up for the children to access toys of their choice. Plastic pipes and gutters have encouraged cars to race down slopes and through tunnels. The dinosaurs and other animals are regularly used. The role play area is always popular and the climbing frame has been: a

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in Banchory, Castle Fraser and the Mains of Drum Garden Centre – all of whom will be hosting the ChairArt shows this year and giving us the advantage of a much increased audience.

In previous years, we sold the chairs by auction and raised funds for local charities. This year we will be raising money for the ‘Forget-menot’ dementia group. Indeed, some of last year’s chairs came from local dementia groups.

The main point of the project is to provide an opportunity for anyone who wishes to enjoy being an artist. No prior artistic experience is needed. The chairs are not judged and all submitted chairs will be exhibited. We make a poster of all the chairs each year and the current and previous posters can be bought for £5.

To take part, just contact us at the e-mail address below, find a chair, make a chair and bring it to the launch party on 3rd September this year.

This year’s shows will be at: Woodend Barn, Banchory 7th – 10th September Jack Tierney Gallery, Cults 15th – 16th September Castle Fraser 17th – 18th September Mains of Drum Garden Centre 23rd – 24th September For further details see our website www.aberdeenchairart.org or contact us at davidcurrie201@gmail.com

house with dolls sleeping at various levels; a castle; and a building site with big bricks available for making an extension. We have had a workshop for cars and tricycles filled with tools and there has also been a hospital where all manner of injuries was dealt with.

We celebrated Burns Day with a snack of haggis, neeps and tatties, with Scottish music playing in the background. On Valentine’s Day the children had an opportunity to discuss their feelings and this led on to talking about their Mum and the making of a special garland for Mothering Sunday. World Book Day was celebrated with the children bringing in their favourite stories and dressing up as their favourite character from a book.

The fundraising committee have been really busy and had an extremely successful Burns Night Supper on January 23rd. A big thank you to all those who made donations to the event. It was a very good evening. Events to come include a Race Night at the Ashvale on Thursday 2nd June with tickets at £15 and a Bake Sale on the old railway line on Sunday 5th June.

Cults Playgroup runs each morning of the week in the North Hall, Quarry Road, from 9 am-12.10 pm. If you would like to know more, then do get in touch: mobile 07842 470828 or email cultsplaygroup@gmail.com

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Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis: Is a weakness throughout the whole bone. The skeleton is a storage system for nutrients and when the body needs the nutrients, it depletes the bone. Other factors impact on osteoporosis, such as the ageing process itself as bone density decreases after the age of 35. It’s more common in women, particularly at menopause, but after the age of 50 men too are at risk, especially if there are other health factors present.

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was asked the question the other day, “What’s the difference between osteoporosis and osteoarthritis?”

Osteoarthritis is wear and tear on the cartilage at a joint. For many reasons, this cartilage either thickens, crumbles or becomes lumpy. It’s more common in women than men and is usually found in larger joints such as knees and hips.

Lifestyle factors are important with both of these conditions. When living with osteoporosis, diet and exercise are highly effective and essential tools in its management. Consulting your GP regarding medication is the first aspect of treating the condition. Making small alterations to your diet will also be effective in preventing or halting the condition, in particular, adding in calcium & vitamin D supplements. It’s important you consult your GP when taking supplements to ensure they will work with any other medications you take.

Oily fish is generically a great food for many health conditions. Salmon, trout, mackerel, sardines, herring are all great sources of vitamin D and encourage an increase in bone formation. Eaten with dark green leafy vegetables, like spinach, kale and broccoli, oily fish provides a highly nutritious, simple & quick meal.

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Almonds and sunflower seeds are great snack foods to energise and add calcium into the diet. Snacking on a handful of almonds half an hour before an exercise class will give you an energy boost.

Dairy products are commonly known to be a great source of calcium.

Yoghurt, cheese and milk are all great for this.

Soya is a phytoestrogen which is a good source of calcium and will protect your bones from further loss. Tofu, when well-flavoured with a spice, is a great alternative to a creamy sauce, if you’re watching the calories.

Beans & pulses are a super, low-fat source of protein, which can keep energy levels stable and help build bone density.

Exercise needs to be regular and weight bearing. If you have been diagnosed with osteoporosis you will need advice from a physiotherapist or exercise specialist. Bone density can be increased with resistance exercise, using a form of weight, such as a band or body weight to challenge the muscle to add pull on the bone.

Using a resistance band to strengthen muscles and bone, such as that used in the Strength & Balance class I deliver, will benefit people with osteoporosis, and reduce or delay its onset in those who are not diagnosed with the condition. They are specifically designed, not just to build strength and bone density but also improve balance and confidence. Coming to Strength & Balance class improves the ability to stand up from a seat; the ability to put on shoes & socks easily; improves confidence - wanting to come out to the class and enjoy the company of new friends and maybe a lunch or a cup of tea.

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Mud No More

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hank you all so much for your support with Tesco’s Bags of help and the Mud No More appeal.

Cults Primary School and Nursery mud must be cosmic! It’s stronger that Kryptonite and more gooey than ectoplasm. Gore-Tex and even wellies don’t stand a chance; shoes and clothes are ruined! But it’s not just the mud.

The school’s grounds are blessed with wonderful potential. The grassed areas are large compared with many schools but much of this becomes inaccessible except for the small rough concreted or paved areas once the ground becomes saturated every time it rains. The slopes have no natural drainage left and so, are easily boggy and much of it is impossible to access using wheelchairs.

The lawn has no separate area for those who are sporty and for those who are not, so balls go flying everywhere. There are no quiet areas where children can go if they would like a little peace.

All our children deserve a lovely place to play and so please support us to create it.

We would like to dry up the grass, including the use of naturally thirsty trees such as Willows. We would like to make paths to segregate areas, create interest and improve access and we would like to create a sensory garden.

The £8,000 from Bags of Help is a brilliant starter but we need still your help.

This year the Summer Fair will support the Mud No More Campaign and your support to help to raise the funds to make Cults Primary School and Nursery’s grounds fun and accessible for every child is really important.

After all, every child deserves a lovely place to play.

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Saturday 11th June 2016 11am – 2pm BBQ, International Food, Fresh Popcorn, Home Baking, Bike Station, Crafts, Carnival Games, Junior Geo Rock Shop, Football Challenges, Photo Booth, Bouncy Castle, Toys and Books, and lots more!!

Come along for a family fun day out! Everyone Welcome!

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Milltimber Playgroup What an exciting spring term! We have welcomed lots of new children to our busy, happy sessions and it’s been lovely to see everyone settling in so quickly.

Session Updates As well as free play, songs, stories and painting, the staff continue to incorporate various topics and events. The children had great fun learning and participating in Burns Day, Shrove Tuesday, Chinese New Year, World Book Day and Sports Relief, and also created some fantastic crafts for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and Easter. As the weather improves, we look forward to additional outdoor walks, activities and fun in the park and in the green space around the hall.

Our Friday afternoon forest school session continues to be popular and we look forward to welcoming children to our New Wednesday Morning Forest School Session, operating from mid-April. The children have learnt skills creating bug homes, streamers to fly in the wind and things related to snow and ice as well as having imaginative fun exploring dens in the bushes, cooking up a storm in our mud kitchen and of course splashing in puddles!

Early Years Scotland has shown great interest in our outdoor learning activities and forest school sessions. Claire Hudson-Livingstone, our forest school leader was recently invited to write an article to inspire other playgroups and pre-school centres to incorporate more outdoor learning into their curriculum. Claire’s enthusiastic piece will be printed in the next EYS newsletter and distributed throughout Scotland.

Committee Updates A HUGE thank you to everyone who voted for the Milltimber Village Outdoor Play and Learn Project, in the recent Tesco Bags of Help Community Funding scheme. Thanks to everyone’s support, we secured first place! The primary school has already made head way in their outdoor space enhancements and we look forward to progressing with our exciting plans around the community centre and sharing our photos with you over the summer.

Thanks to a Co-op community fund (and support and votes from the community), broadband has now been installed to the hall and a new laptop, printer and two mini Ipad’s have been purchased for us to enhance the children’s learning. Our staff have also benefited from new tabards and waterproof jackets, embroidered with our colourful new logo.

Fundraising continues to play an important role. Our February Race Night hosted by Khyber Pass was a great success, with good natured rivalry and many happy winners. As the weather gets warmer we will be finalising plans for our family fun day, offering something for all ages.

Thank you to everyone who completed and returned our recent survey.

Your invaluable feedback ensures we can plan for the future and incorporate sessions that you have asked for. Work continues on our new website and we hope to be able to share this with you in the next edition of the MBC News.

About us Milltimber Playgroup operates from the Milltimber Community Association Hall. In addition to our sessions, we offer an optional lunch club and a wrap around service which, if required, transports the children to Milltimber Nursery’s afternoon session, providing seamless child care from 0915 – 1535. We also offer wrap around transportation service and lunch club for our Friday afternoon Forest School session offering seamless child care from 0830 – 1440.

Spaces are currently available, please contact Julie on 07740 575273 or email milltimberplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk to obtain further information or arrange a visit. We look forward to welcoming you into our family.

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The 2016 PTA Quiz night takes place on Friday 13 May. This is the third year of the quiz night and it is becoming known for its hilarity and of course, the brilliant skills required to win. Not only did last year’s team have a great supply of useless trivia to impress the room, they could also reproduce artworks from the Great Masters! But the competition was close; they were taken to the wire and won by only a point and a half!

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Hello from Milltimber School PTA

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e must start with our biggest news.... the School as part of the Milltimber Village Outdoor Play & Learning Group WON THE VOTE for the Tesco Bags of Help scheme and a whopping £12,000. We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who shopped and voted across Aberdeen City for us. The monies will be used to help upgrade the outdoor play spaces at the School and the Community hall.

In addition to this, the monies raised by the PTA in 2015/16 are going towards the playground improvement project which is now underway! Numerous consultations with pupils, teachers and parents have helped determine what is needed and most required in the playground.

New bark has given instant and well overdue relief to muddy areas. An outdoor classroom/quiet area and tyre mountain are currently under construction followed by tyre assault course, climbing areas, blackboards, a wildflower meadow and den making materials over the coming weeks. This is a whole school project and pupils will be involved in some of the works and the decoration of the playground. We must also give a huge thank you to everyone whole helped spread the bark - your efforts are greatly appreciated and you all made very quick work of it! It is really exciting to see the work underway and the children and the wider community already being able to enjoy the new developments.

All in all, it has been a busy year so far at Milltimber School and PTA. Since the start of 2016 the PTA fundraising events have included a Quiz in February at the Community Centre and a School Disco in March.

We are keen to involve the whole local community in the life and activities of the school so it was super to see so many new and known faces at the Quiz. PTA events may be considered by some to be for the pupils and families of the school however, most PTA events are open to all so we look forward to seeing some more new faces at our upcoming events.

The next community event and date for the diary will be our Family Fun Day, which will be held at Milltimber School on Saturday 28th May from 12.30 – 3.00.

There will be a 40ft inflatable obstacle course, climbing tower, a range of games, hamper raffle, BBQ – with food kindly donated by Kippie Lodge - and a range of food stalls including candy floss, waffles, cake & candy. There should be something for everyone.

We have an action packed afternoon planned, so please come along, enjoy some lunch and range of activities and help us make the Fun Day a great success.

Tickets are available on the day at the school, and will be £3 for adults and £1 for children including coffee / tea / juice & cake.

You can also keep in touch with the activities and events of Milltimber School PTA through our Facebook page. We hope to see you at future events!

Milltimber Scout Group News

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he Milltimber Scout Group had a busy start to 2016 with all sections working hard at their activities and the Challenge Badge programme.

The Beavers recently visited Cults Parish Church as part of their Faith Badge and have an exciting sleepover planned at Templars’ Park in early June.

The Cubs have a camp planned for May and will be taking an active part in this year’s Cub Scout Centenary celebrations, including the North East

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Region Centenary Camp at Aden Park in September. Some of the Cubs took part in the District Chess competition with one achieving overall champion! The Scouts recently had their Winter Weekend at a bunk house in Braemar and are looking forward to a full summer of camping and outdoor activities. This year, the Milltimber Group was well represented at the Gang Show with three Cubs and three Scouts in the cast and a good turn out from all sections to see them perform.

Many thanks to all who supported our annual Jumble Sale in April, which is always a great community and social event with all proceeds going towards running our group. Thanks also to our leaders, Young Leaders and helpers who have made the group successful; we are all looking forward to another busy summer of scouting activities!

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The Rotary Club of Aberdeen Deeside

‘Artist Ewan McClure demonstrates at Marcliffe’

Not to be missed!

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wan McClure, nationally renowned painter, will demonstrate the skills of still life painting for our annual ‘Art Evening’ at the Marcliffe Hotel on Sunday 22 May. This will be an interactive performance, with the audience free to ask questions as Ewan develops the picture.

His work will then be auctioned off for charity as part of an evening to raise funds for Archway Aberdeen, other local good causes and Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors without Borders).

Singing is good for you – fact!

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lbacappella, a ladies’ singing chorus is looking for new members to share the health benefits of singing. Albacappella, which rehearses at the St Peter’s Heritage Hall in Peterculter, welcomes women of all ages, beginners and seasoned singers alike, to enjoy the superior health advantages offered by singing in a group.

Studies have shown that singing releases endorphins, which make you feel happier, as well as the hormone oxytocin, a natural stress reliever found to alleviate feelings of depression and loneliness. Furthermore, singing is known to aid posture, circulation and concentration. Albacappella chairperson, Tina Newcome, said, “Singing as a group is exhilarating – and it’s good for you too! As well as reducing stress, singing is known to improve sleep and keep the brain alert. After a busy day, choral singing is the best antidote. At Albacappella we leave the rehearsal feeling refreshed and ready to take on the world.

It’s like chocolate – but without the calories!”

Ewan was runner-up in the prestigious 2014 ‘Sky Arts’ Portrait Artist of the Year competition. In 2013, he was chosen to exhibit his painting as one of only 55 works for the world-wide BP Portrait Award. His striking self-portrait entry was shown at the National Portrait Gallery in London. He has also painted commission portraits for many people including: A P McCoy, the jockey; several university professors in Scotland and the USA; and Pat Sharp, wellknown Radio 1 DJ. Ewan’s still life works and portraits have also been shown at many galleries, including the Royal Scottish Academy and the Royal Society of Portrait Painters.

Albacappella is a ladies’ barbershop harmony group, singing under the direction of Mike Warner, a trained vocal coach and qualified contest judge, who has experience of performing at the highest level in British Barbershop. Mike and his wife Faybianne founded Albacappella in 2012.

For this Marcliffe Art Evening, tickets are priced at £13 each (6pm for 7pm start) and can be bought through our website, from our Club Secretary by e-mail or phone, or directly from any of our Rotary Club members – see below.

On Sunday 15 May, our club will take over the VSA Charity Shop in George Street for a week to raise funds for local causes. Please help us with any suitable items (not electrical) that you can contribute for the shop, by using the contacts given below.

In late February, we ran our annual and very enjoyable Primary Schools’ Quiz for five local primaries with Cults Primary coming out as runner-up to the winner, Airyhall. Also taking part was Milltimber Primary and all pupils involved did themselves proud. At this time of writing we are also in the planning stages for our Quiz Night at the Cults Hotel on Friday 22 April (ticket £12 incl. supper, 7pm start).

These are busy and enjoyable times, as is usual, for our club.

Contacts for tickets or enquiries about joining our Rotary Club: Website: www. aberdeendeesiderotary.org.uk Club secretary, Harry Arnold, tel 01224 740986, email: harry.arnold12@ btinternet.com Ian Reid, Rotary Club of Aberdeen Deeside Page 40

Albacappella, which sings a wide range of music from classic barbershop to pop songs including ‘500 miles’ and ‘Happy’, recently took part in a national ladies’ barbershop competition in England. Albacappella meets every Wednesday at St Peter’s Heritage Hall from 7.30pm – 9.45pm. To find out more visit www.albacappella.co.uk or just come along and join in!

Contact: Yvette Rayner, T: 07834 490290

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Culter and District Pipe Band

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re you interested in learning the drums or the bagpipes?

We would love to invite you along to learn with our Pipe Band.

We meet on a Monday and Wednesday at Culter Mills Club from 7.00pm – 9.00pm. Tuition is provided for bagpipes, tenor drum, snare drum and even the bass drum.

If you would like to come along for a practice, then please contact our band manager: Alison Marsh Tel: 07939 143680 or e-mail alisonomarsh@gmail.com

What’s On Locally

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hanks to all club organisers who have advised me of changes to contact details or timings.

As I usually say, this listing is only as good as the information I receive, so please notify me of any changes to office bearers, classes which are no longer running or any new classes which you have set up. You will get free publicity and people living in our area and beyond will know of all the wonderful things they can do to enjoy themselves!

I am pleased to include Culter Pipe Band for the first time in this edition. I hear from my neighbour who has just started drumming that it is excellent fun – go along and see for yourselves! You will be most welcome!

Best wishes, Eleanor Brennan, Tel 862262, email: brennaneleanor@yahoo.co.uk

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Culter Heritage Centre

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he Heritage Centre in Culter is open each Saturday and Sunday from 2.00 to 4.00pm until the end of October. The Centre is situated adjacent to the Deeside Way and there is adequate car parking. As always, there are a variety of displays and exhibitions and this year there is a special exhibition presented by the Great North of Scotland Railway Association.

This will mark 50 years since the closure of the Deeside Railway Line and there will be display of photographs and artefacts relating to the Deeside Line.

Each weekend, there are delicious afternoon teas served in the Heritage Hall.

There is also an opportunity to view a selection of pictures- ‘Art in the Hall’, and of course Rob Roy, who stood overlooking the Culter Burn from 1926- 1991 always attracts interest.

CA - CAP - CKC - CPCWC - CPS - DCFC - HCC - ISP – KCC KMCC - MCAH - MEHC – MPS - PCH - PCND - PSP- PVH – SCC - SDCH - SPHH - WRIH - WSC -

Cults Academy Cults Academy Pool Cults Kirk Centre Cults Parish Church Worship Centre Cults Primary School Deeside Christian Fellowship Church, Milltimber Hillview Community Church International School, Pitfodels Kingswells Community Centre Kaimhill Community Centre Milltimber Community Association Hall Murtle Estate Hall, Camphill Milltimber Primary School Peterculter Church Hall Phoenix Centre, Newton Dee Peterculter Sports Centre Peterculter Village Hall Scout Centre, South Ave, Cults St. Devenick’s Church Hall, Bieldside St. Peter’s Heritage Hall, Peterculter WRI Hall, Kirk Crescent, Cults Waldorf School, Craigton Road, Cults

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Fitness, Sport and Dance Badminton - Junior, CA Saturdays, 1.30 - 5.30pm Sept to April Contact Mike Stokeld, Tel. 735447 Badminton - Adult, CA Tuesdays, 7.30 - 10.00pm Gordon Inglis, Tel : 730256 BADMINTON - SOCIAL, MCAH Mondays, 1.30 - 3.00pm Wednesdays, 10.00am - 1200noon Contact Marion Anderson, Tel : 732505 CULTS CANOE CLUB Regular trips for all levels of ability Contact info@deesidepaddlers.com or Cults Canoe Club on Facebook CULTER YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB Boys’ & Girls’ Teams, aged 6 to 19 years.

Training most days.

Contact Jason White, Tel. 07541027846 or 869474 www.culteryouthfc.com Email: culteryouthfc@gmail.com CULTS BOWLING CLUB All ages very welcome. Summer Bowling, Winter Activities Contact David Steele, Tel : 868485 www.cultsbowlingclub.weebly.com CULTS CRICKET CLUB Contact Ian Sutherland, Tel : 742833 CULTS FIT FOLK, HCC For men and women over 55.

Wednesdays 10.00-11.00 am Contact Ellie Whyte, Tel : 861204 CULTS HILLWALKING CLUB, CPS Indoor session 1st Thursday of the month 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Walks on Sundays, 10 days after the meeting.

Contact Mags Watson Tel, 07974 661415 or John Knowles, Tel. 868051 BONACCORD MBC HOCKEY CLUB,CA P4 – P7, Tuesdays, 6.00 – 7.00 p.m.

S1 – Senior, 6.30 – 8.00 p.m.

Email: info@bonaccordmbc.net Mob. 07434-192089 YOUTH HOCKEY COACHING Tuesdays, 5.45 – 7.00 p.m., end Aug to Easter - Robert Gordon’s College pitches, Countesswells Road. Run by Gordonians Hockey Club but boys and girls from P4 to S4 from all schools are welcome. Sticks can be provided. More details at www.gordonianshockey.com CULTS LAWN TENNIS CLUB 32 Abbotshall Place, Cults See separate item in MBC News for full details. Contact Dan Packham (Sec.) d.packham@ cultstennisaberdeen.co.uk or Gareth Rennie, (Head Coach), g.rennie@ cultstennisaberdeen.co.uk www.cultstennisaberdeen.co.uk CULTS OTTERS SWIMMING CLUB, CAP Development swimming classes and Junior Coaching sessions. Contact Jo Gibson, Tel. 868124 Email: cults.otters. lts@gmail.com www.cultsotters.org.uk CULTS SPORTS COMPLEX , CA Open Mon- Fri, 16.00 -22.00 & 08.3017.00 on weekends.Fitness Suite, Exercise Classes, Indoor Swimming Pool, 2 Sports Halls, Dance Studio and AstroTurf pitch Contact 866282

CYCLISTS’ TOURING CLUB GRAMPIAN Weekly rides led by trained leaders.

Cyclists at all levels of ability and newcomers welcome Contact Gerard Vlaar, Tel. 734799 www.ctcgrampian.org.uk/runs FLEX ‘n STRETCH TO THE BEAT, PSC Mondays 8.00 – 9.00 p.m. Varied fitness levels. Contact Anne Low, Tel. 868553 FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY, PSC Wed, 4.00-5.00pm 5-8 year olds Contact Dons in the Community Tel : 650472 or 650432 Pre-School Football (KCC) Mon, 1.00-1.30 p.m., 1.30-2.00 p.m., 2.00-2.30 p.m.

Fri, 9.30-10.00 a.m. 10.00-10.30 a.m.

1.30-2.00 p.m.(Classes also available at Airyhall Community Centre) Contact Alison McLeod Tel 314669 GRAMPIAN CARDIAC REHABILITATION ASSOCIATION Exercise classes at Kippie Lodge, Milltimber, RGU Sports Garthdee and other venues in Aberdeen Contact Douglas Pacitti, Tel: 01569 763372 e: d.pacitti@gcra.org.uk or speak to the Cardiac Nurse at Cults Surgery w: www.gcra.org.uk KARATE Various sessions around this area – see website for full list. Mondays 6.30 – 8.00 p.m., ISP Fridays 4.30 – 5.30 p.m., CPS Contact Ronnie Watt, Tel. 734607 www.karate-scotland.info JAZZERCISE, WRIH Wednesdays, 7.00 p.m. Contact Louise, Tel. 467567 Email:loargo@ talktalk.net FRISKIS & SVETTIS- SWEDISH STYLE KEEP FIT Monday 7.30pm, HCC, Basic (Rosey) Thursday 9.30am, HCC, Basic (Gavin) Saturday 11.00am, HCC Basic (Rota) For more info contact Rosey 310380 Just turn up - no need to sign up for a block - all welcome Pilates, PSC Peterculter Sports Centre : Mon. afternoon, Tues afternoon evening,Thurs. evening Camphill School, Murtle Wed. evenings Cults Parish Church Worship Centre : Fri. mornings All classes must be booked in advance.

Contact Solveig Dahle Smith, Tel. 861421 solveig@pilatesaberdeen.com www.pilatesaberdeen.com PILATES (WRIH) Wednesdays 6.00 – 7.00 p.m.

Classes run by a trained physiotherapist Contact Laura McKay, Mob. 07734 312798, email laura@physiotherapilates. co.uk www.physiotherapilates.co.uk SOCCER FOR 5-10 YR OLDS, CPS Wednesday afternoons, term time only 3.30 – 4.30 Boys and Girls aged 5 – 7 4.30 -5.30 Boys and Girls aged 8 -10 Contact Ian Wilson, 07770-996767 SOCCER FOR OVER 30’s, CPS Thursdays, 7.30 – 9.00 p.m.

Contact Alistair Brown, Tel. 861314

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Peterculter sports centre Coronation Road, Peterculter Tel : 732069 Fitness studio, aerobics classes, creche. Monthly membership or ad hoc prices SWIMMING - LIFESAVING CLUB (Adults 14+/Rookies/Junrs 10+) Mondays 6.30-9.30pm ontact Anne Gwynne - Tel : 868846 SWIMMING, CAP Sat – Sun 9.00 – 12 noon Public sessions, Adult lane swimming, Children’s inflatable sessions – ring for times of sessions. Continues during school holidays.Contact Tel. 866282 TAI CHI, (ATCC’88), CPCWC Wednesdays, 7.00 - 9.30pm Contact Don Wells - Tel : 645521

GENTLE EXERCISE, INCL DANCE, CPCWC Thursdays, 2.30 – 3.30 p.m. Sept. to Dec., Jan. to Mar. Contact Fiona Murray, Tel. 702305 FOLK DANCES FROM AROUND THE WORLD (PCND) Adults. Wed. 7.00 -8.30 p.m. (school term times only) Contact Andrene Thompson, Tel. 781232

SEAFIELD WALKING GROUP Fortnightly walks for the Over 50s Bus departs from Countesswells Programme includes moderate and easy walks. Contact Jenny, 01569731017 or 07773-072968

MAINLY MUSIC, HCC Music and movement for prepreschoolers and their caregivers, followed by coffee and chat for the adults while the children play.

Thursdays 9.45 a.m. Contact Iris Johns 07764 940176 or e-mail info@hillview.cc

Woodburn WalkING GROUP Rambling for the over 50s Meet alternate Tuesdays at Hazlehead Bus Terminus Travel by hire busAverage walk +/- 7 miles Contact Angela, Tel. 318734 or Frances Tel. 821753 AURINKO YOGA Sundays, 4.30-6.00pm Contact Aidan Mulkerrin, 07710-495552 YOGA, CKC Wednesdays, 7.00 - 8.30 p,m, Contact Fiona Britee, Tel. 487712

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TAYLOR SCHOOL OF DANCE, MCAH Recreational & Vocational classes available Classical Ballet, Modern Theatre, Tap, Jazz, Street Jazz, Boys Only Street Moves, Contemporary & Parent and Toddler Dance Contact Helen Colleran, Mob. 07531811506 E-Mail - admin@taylordance.com w: www.taylordance.com

OLD TIME & SEQUENCE DANCE CLASS 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month 7.45 – 10.00 p.m. £5.00 per class Dunbar Street Community Hall, Old Aberdeen Contact Eileen or James, 01224-314953 ScottishCountryDancing,WRIH Tuesdays, 7.30 – 9.30 p.m. (mid Sept. to end March) Contact Sheila Fyfe, Tel. 868164 Wednesdays, 7.30 – 9.00 p.m.

Not suitable for complete beginners Contact Tel. 636128

ABERDEEN KILT KICKERS AMERICAN SQUARE DANCE CLUB (WRIH) Mondays 7.30 – 9.00 p.m Beginners 9.00 – 10.00 Mainstream Dancers Thursdays 7.30-10.00 p.m.

Mainstream and Plus Dancers Contact Terry Mathieson, Tel. 326421 DANS SENIOR, PSC - Fridays 11.00-12.00 during term time Disco, Jazz, Rock, Swing - there’s no age limit for dancing! Nothing complicated, just simple, inspiring moves. No need to book, just come along! £3.50 for non members, £3 for Friskis & Svettis members. Tel. Jackie, Mob 07427014700, Fiona, Mob 07885288121 or www. fsaberdeen.co.uk KAREN BERRY SCHOOL OF DANCE Classes for children and adults available in Cults and Peterculter For details see website www.danscentre.com or contact Karen Berry, Tel. 647341

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Hobbies and Social CULTS O50 CLUB, CPCWC Wednesdays, Lunch from 12.00 Announcements/speaker 12.45 Other activities include bridge and scrabble, walks, theatre, cinema, local history outings, garden visits, art appreciation, a book group – the list is endless!

Open to anyone over 50, not only Cults residents Details of activities on the website http://www.cultsparishchurch. co.uk/O50/Index.htm Contact Margaret Wood, Tel. 310685 or Lizzie Thomas, Tel. 869413 55+ COFFEE MORNING- CAFÉ ONE, DCFC 2nd Monday monthly 10:30-12.00 noon Contact 733979 MILLTIMBER O50 CLUB, MCAH Meet monthly in the winter on Wednesdays at 2.00 p.m. for talks.

Other social events include walks, cycle rides, theatre visits, outings, garden visits, lunch outings and city breaks. Annual favourites are BBQ, Games night and a Christmas Party.

Open to anyone over 50. New members are welcome.

Contact John Park, Tel. 733057 or Robin Dyer, Tel 732445 ADULT ART CLASSES, HCC Wednesdays, 1.30 - 3.30 p.m.

Contact Jenny Hunter, Tel. 07751715343

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Cults Art Club, CCC This is a self help group for Adults held in Cults Community Centre on Wednesday nights from 1930 to 2130 during school term.

Contact Gordon Crooks tel.

07784838341

Community Food Group, SDCH Meets monthly in St Devenick’s church hall. Restarts Friday 26 September (see ad) or contact Rachel Gambro: 07964 698789 or Kalpa Tan 07765 881017

FRIENDSHIP IN ART Fortnightly - Fridays 10-12noon Contact 01224 733979

MILLTIMBER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, MCAH Wide range of activities for all ages General enq Andrew, Tel. 739797 To hire the hall Margaret, Tel. 732477 www.milltimbercommunityhall.com or Facebook ‘Milltimber Community Hall’

ABERDEEN bridge CLUB 14 Rubislaw Terrace, Tel : 644773 Monday to Thursday - 7-10pm Adult Lessons Wed - 7pm Sept April PETERCULTER BRIDGE CLUB, PVH Fridays, 1.15 – 4.00 p.m., Sept.-April Contact Ellen Smith (Sec.), Tel. 867028 Email - ellen.aberdeen@btinternet.com CAFÉ ONE, DCFC Thurs 9:15am-12:00 (term time only) CALLIGRAPHY GROUP, Sessions arranged according to demand Contact Isobel Archibald, Tel. 867303 THE HUB CKC Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10.00 a.m. – 3.00 pm To volunteer as a helper, contact the Hub Manager, Tracy Gordon, Mob. 07503867682

Craft and Needlework Class, Wednesdays, 1.30 p.m. –4.00 p.m.

10 lessons, £70 Beginners and more experienced catered for Contact Yvonne Weir, Tel. 732098 Email:- weir323@btinternet.com ABERDEEN CHORUS - SWEET ADELINES INTL. LOVE to sing? Then join Aberdeen Chorus of Sweet Adelines Monday evenings 19:00 - 21:45 Westburn Park Bowling Club Lounge Aberdeen, AB25 3DE Mob Contact 07590690392 www.aberdeenchorus.co.uk Albacappella, SPHH Members of the Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers (LABBS) Recruiting Ladies who Love2Sing.

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Peterculter, Aberdeen AB14 0PU Wednesdays 7.30pm until 9.45pm Tel:07966936899 or email: enquiries@albacappella.co.uk CITY OF ROSES CHORUS Ladies singing in 4 part harmony, Drumoak Church Hall. Mondays, 7.15 – 10.00 p.m.

Contact Mika Mackenzie, Tel. 742004 DEESIDE CHORISTERS, MEHC Wednesdays, 6.15 – 8.00 p.m.

Prospective members most welcome Contact Nancy Paul, Tel. 741378 Dressmaking Group, KMCC Thursdays, 09.30-11.30 a.m.

Couture trained tutor. Beginners welcome. Phone Kaimhill Community Centre, Tel. 311996 FOLK EVENING, CKC Monthly on the 2nd Friday, 7.30 p.m.

Both musicians and listeners most welcome. Bring your own beverage.

Contact Jan Johnson, Tel. 867951 Aberdeen Gaelic Club 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,

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2.30-4.30pm to which all are welcome. Tel 07779 398289 or email clubgaidhlig@gmail.com for more information.

TALK GERMAN Courses for beginners and more advanced, depending on numbers and interest. Contact Erik Stien, 734149/077774-896421 Italian Classes for Adults, HCC Email: enrica.conti@tiscali.co.uk Tel: 07786 827714 CULTS LIBRARY Opening times currently under review. For info Tel : 868346 Email : cultslibrary@aberdeencity. gov.uk Visit : http://www.aberdeencity.gov. uk/Library/library_menu.asp CULTS LUNCH CLUB, CKC Mondays 12.00 – 2.00 p.m. (except July) New members most welcome.

Contact Jacky Hatchwell, Tel.861736 MISSIONARY CRAFT WORKSHOP, DCFC Fortnightly - Wednesday, 10.00 – 12.00 Contact 01224 733979 NEEDLES AND NATTER, SPHH 1st Tuesday of the month, 8.00 – 10.00 p.m. Contact Claire Hudson, Mob. 07501-388734

PETROLEUM WOMEN’S CLUB International friendship club for women connected to the oil industry.

Meetings with speaker, 1st Thursday of the month. Coffee mornings, 3rd Thursday of the month. Other activities include ten pin bowling, walks, bridge, golf, dinner club, mah-jong and a book group.

Contact Doreen Waud, Tel. 645789 or Liz Gove, Tel. 876169 or email pwcmembership@yahoo.co.uk www.pwcos.com CULTER PIPE BAND Meet Mon & Wed 7.00 – 9.00 p.m.

Culter Mills Club, Peterculter All ages and experience levels welcome Contact: Alison Marsh, Mob. 07939-143680 Rotary Club of Aberdeen Deeside Wednesday ‘s 6.15 for 6.45 pm in the Cults Hotel. For further information contact the secretary Quentin Tweedie on 01224 868218 email qtweedie@btconnect.com Saltire Society Promotes all things Scottish. Meets monthly on Tuesdays, normally in Rubislaw Parish Church. Contact D J Robertson, Tel. 484061

SCRABBLE CLUB, MCAH Fridays, 2.00-4.00pm Players at any level are very welcome Contact Joan Thomas - Tel : 733218 LEARN SPANISH Private classes given to individuals and small groups by a native Spanish speaker.Contact Carmenza Inglis, Mob. 07557-194415 Email: hola_aberdeen@hotmail.com Cults Strathspey & Reel Society, CPCWC Meet every 2nd Wednesday, 7.00 -9.00 p.m.

Accordionists and string players welcome.

Contact Myra Noble, Tel. 867433.

ABERDEEN TOASTMASTERS (PUBLIC SPEAKING CLUB) Meets at Northern Arts Club (NAC), 1st, 3rd, 5th Thursdays of every month - 7.00-9.00pm Visitors are welcome - no cover charge. www.aberdeentoastmasters.org.uk Contact Matthew Mtumbuka - Tel : 861028 Email : matthews@mtumbuka.com

ABERDEEN WINE AND FOOD SOCIETY Meets monthly from September to June Events in restaurants in and around Aberdeen http://aberdeen-wine-food-society. co.uk/ For more information contact Simon Robbins, 733137 or Bob Chisholm, 319372 SCOTTISH WOMEN’S RURAL INSTITUTE, WRIH 1st Thursday of every month, 7.309.30 p.m.

(Not July or August) Contact Moira Morris, Tel.861756 or Vicki Fletcher, Tel. 865667 GRAMPIAN WOODTURNERS, SDCH Meet last Sunday in the month, 2.00 p.m. New members are most welcome. Meetings consist of member participation, demonstrations etc., Contact Bill Diack, Tel. 01467-622772

UPHOLSTERY AND CRAFT CLASSES, WRIH Tuesdays, 9.30-12.30 p.m. and 1.00 -4.00 p.m. New students welcome at any time. Refreshments provided Contact Susan Roe-Curran, Mob. 07773521389

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Children & Youth Groups AIR TRAINING CORPS 107( Aberdeen ) Squadron, Prince Charles Cadet Centre, Albury Road , Ferryhill, AB11 6TL Parade Mon & Wed 19.00-21.30hrs. Open to Boys and Girls aged 13-17 w: www.107aircadets.org e:107@aircadets.org Tel. 590679

St Devenick’s Playgroup and Rising 5s, SDCH Playgroup runs on Monday to Friday from 9:10am12:20pm, with optional Wednesday lunch club. Rising Fives is on a Tuesday and Thursday, from 12:30-3pm. Tots and Toddlers is on Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30am in St.Devenick’s Church. All of the above are during term time only. Contact playgroup on 867431 or Justine at 733055 or email: stdevenicksplaygroup@gmail.com.

Buoyancy Swim, Camphill School, Bieldside 30 minute sessions, Tues.12.30 – 15.00 Thurs. 12.30 – 14.00, Fri. 12.30-16.00 Adult and Baby (3-12 months), Adult and Toddler (1-2 years), Adult and Child (2+ years), Pre school (4 years + without their parent in the pool).

Contact Julie McQuillan, Tel. 318651, Mob. 07906 863246 or email: buoyancy@btinternet.com

SOUTH DEESIDE UNDER FIVES Fun and friendly childcare for children from birth to five years Maryculter Community Hall (next to the Old Mill Inn), South Deeside Road Baby & Toddler Group – Mondays 9.30am to 11.30am Twos Group – Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 9.30am to 11.30am , Rising Fives – Tuesday lunchtimes 12 noon to 2pm Mob.: 07966 163953 E: info@south-deeside-under-fives.co.uk W: www.south-deeside-under-fives.co.uk

CASPER AFTER SCHOOL CLUB, CPS Contact Marion Skea Tel : 07762-250550 MilltimberBREAKFASTANDAfterSchoolClub, MPS Mon.–Fri., 7.30 to 9.00 a.m. and 2.45 to 6.00 p.m.

Contact Diane Forbes, Mob. 07525 855348 Cults Toddler Group. (CPCWC) Thursdays 9.30 – 11.30 a.m. during term-time Contact Laura Bain, Mob. 07568-154998 or email Laurabain1979@gmail.com BILINGUAL PARENT AND CHILD GROUP Wed. and Frid.9.15am to 11.10am.

Gilcomstoun Primary School Babies and toddlers introduced to Gaelic through arts, crafts, play and song. You don’t have to speak Gaelic to attend. Tel 0777 939 8289, croileagan@gmail.com.

Facebook: Croileagan Obar Dheathain.

Milltimber Playgroup MCAH Playgroup - Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 09.15am – 1145am (Term time) Forest School sessions Wed 09.15am – 11.45am & Fri 12.20pm – 14.40pm Daily lunch club 11.45 pm – 12.15pm Wrap around transport to/from Milltimber Nursery also available.

Contact Julie McWilliam 07740 575273 or Email milltimberplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk CULTS PLAYGROUP, CWCWC Mon - Fri 9.00am - 12.10 pm during term time in the North Hall, Quarry Road Contact Pam Crowe, Mob. 07842 470828 or email cultsplaygroup@gmail.com

THE ARK - PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP, DCFC Tuesdays, 9.45-11.30 a.m.

Contact Tel. 7333979 GREENHOUSE P1-P7 CHILDREN’S GROUP, DCFC Wednesdays, 6.00 -7. 00 p.m.

Contact 01224 733979 FRIDAY CAFE FOR S1-S3, CKC Meet Fridays, 3.30 - 6 pm during term time.

Contact Peter Cross 07734 207203 or email pmarlowecross@me.com

GUIDES, BROWNIES and RAINBOWS We are very lucky to have active Rainbow, Brownie and Guide Units in the Milltimber and Cults area. This is due to the hard work and dedication of all the Leaders. Previously as an Organisation we could give you a list of all the Units in the area, the name and contact details of the Leaders and as an interested parent you could contact the Leaders directly, but now due to our Nationwide “Safe from Harm” Policy we can no longer publish this information. We now have a Website that you can visit and register an interest for the age group you want a place in for your daughter.

It is a simple procedure and once you have registered, a Guider should be in touch within 3 weeks to say if there are places available or if your daughter will be placed on the waiting list. You will be asked to put in your Postcode, the type of Unit you are interested in and if there are more than 1 suitable Unit you will be asked to put your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice.

On 13 March, the club celebrated their 40th anniversary by walking up Peter Hill, the same one visited on the club’s first walk all those years ago. None of the original members still walk with the club but some did participate by starting at the end point and walking towards the hill meeting the groups coming down. Some more old club members joined us at the Feughside Inn where an anniversary cake was cut and devoured.

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The web address is www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested or you can call 0800 1 69 59 01 These are also the means by which any Adult can register an interest in helping with any of the groups, as we are always keen to welcome new Volunteers.

(Text from Joyce Cowie, Division Commissioner.)

Beavers, Cubs and Scouts 21ST ABERDEEN (CULTS) SCOUT GROUP, SCC www.21staberdeenscouts.org.uk Beavers Wednesdays, 4.30 - 5.30 p.m.

Open to boys and girls aged 6 to 8 Contact Debbie Bone, 07708-018332 Email: ganddbone@btinternet.com.

Cubs Thursdays, 7.00 - 8.30 p.m.

Open to boys and girls aged 8 to 10 Email: cultscubs@gmail.com Scouts Fridays, 7.30 - 9.30 p.m.

Email: scoutleader@21staberdeenscouts.org.uk 65th Aberdeen (Milltimber) Scout Group, MCAH Beavers - Mondays 4.15 - 5.15pm Contact Fiona Douglas, Tel: 735523

ASCEND, HCC Youth Group for S1-6 Grades 7-12, Sundays 6.00-8.00pm Tel. 868096 or Email- info@hillview.cc

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Rainbows are for girls aged 5 - 7yrs Brownies are for girls aged 7 - 10yrs Guides are for girls aged 10 yrs plus

Cubs - Tuesdays 6.30 - 8.00pm Contact Marion Anderson, Tel. 732505 Scouts - Fridays 7.30 - 9.30pm Contact Iain Anderson - Tel. 07514 547071 Youth Hockey Coaching on Tuesday evenings for P4 to S4 by Gordonians Hockey Club at Robert Gordon’s College astroturf pitches on Countesswells Road from 5.15pm to 6.30pm. Children from all schools are welcome and sticks can be provided.

VENUES FOR HIRE Cults Kirk Centre/ Cults Parish Church Worship Centre Rooms/Halls available for various activities Contact 869028 Milltimber Community Association Hall For Group Lets Mon-Friday, contact Tasha, Tel. 739797 For Private Hires, Sat-Sun, contact Margaret, Tel. 732477 WRI Hall, Cults Bookings for weekly activities only, not one-off private lets Contact Sheila Fyfe, Tel. 868164

on the 12th May (start 7.30pm).

The future programme is given below; 15 May Glas Maol /Cairn Ait, 10 & 13 miles 2 June Evening walk March Stones Elrick 11 June Cairn Toul / Sgor Mor 17 July Carn Leuchan/ Glen Tanar New members are always welcome. Do come along and see what a varied programme we offer. The club website http://www. cultshillwalkingclub.org.uk/ has full details of the 2015 – 2016 club walks and other activities.

Or contact: Chairman, Mags Watson on 07974 661415, m.c.watson@abdn.ac.uk Membership Secretary John Adams on 01224 868402, john@adamsnet.co.uk

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International School

Exceptional care for every child

The International School of Aberdeen offers: - Discounted Tuition Rate / Financial Aid - Pre-School 3-4 years old spaces available - International Baccalaureate Diploma - Small Class Sizes - Differentiated Instruction - Education of the “whole child�

- First Class Facilities (01224) 730300 admin@isa.aberdeen.sch.uk www.isa.aberdeen.sch.uk

We accept students for admission throughout the academic year.

To arrange a campus visit, contact the Admissions Office on (01224) 730300

Pitfodels House, North Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Cults, ABERDEEN AB15 9PN Scotland

Registered in Scotland with Company No. SC071126; Registered Office: Johnstone House, 52-54 Rose Street, Aberdeen AB10 1HA. Charity Registered in Scotland with Charity No. SCO07756

mbc NEWS Issue 171- May-Jun-Jul 2016

http://cbmcommunity.org.uk/mbc-news/

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