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 โThank youโ drinks on Saturday 16 January 2016 at the Cults Kirk Hub โ 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 โ 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 โ
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 โ from your MBC News team. Carol Gibson โ Editor Christine Anderson โ Assistant Editor Sue Simpson โ Layout Fiona Warrender and Maren Ruddiman Advertising David Anstee โ Accounts Eleanor Brennan โ Whatโs On Locally Peter Roberts โ Distribution
Peterculter Medical Practice
MBC Festival 2016
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, Childrenโs Dog and Pet Show and the Atholl Smith Jazz Band. Open evenings at Cults Tennis and Bowling Clubs, St. Devenickโs Family Fun Day and a โBake Off โ 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
mbc NEWS Issue 171- May-Jun-Jul 2016
http://cbmcommunity.org.uk/mbc-news/
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