The Banchory Fly 15 - Summer 2022

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Welcome to Issue 15 of The Fly.

So, cards on the table: I have to let The Fly fly... The magazine concept is profitable, and always has been.

Businesses want to advertise in printed media locally (and lots of people outside the area want to advertise to Banchory too!) but I am just too far away to be able to concentrate on seeking regular editorial content and doing the many fabulous events, groups and organisations here their proper justice.

The job would be be�er suited to someone living in the Banchory area, with an interest in or connections to community events and issues. Design/ publishing skills would also be useful but not essential. I taught myself and there are more readily available online programs now that make that job easier.

I will continue producing the Fly until the end of the year (Winter issue) but anyone interested in taking up the reins is welcome to get in touch. Stress: this is a commercial enterprise, not a voluntary commitment! It pays... :-) If you have any news for the Autumn edition (out early Sept), tell me about it by email to myriadprocat@outlook. com by August 1st if you can. Enjoy!

Cat Houston Design/Editor

Contents

News Drama Panorama Number One Cllr's Contacts Men's Shed Rated Adver�sers’ Index Ad Rates & Copy Dates

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Cover photo: Plans are gathering pace for the second annual Royal Deeside Car�e Race at Kincardine Castle on July 2nd and 3rd, part of E�om Events’ Royal Deeside Motor Show

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get in touch via email to myriadprocat@outlook.com call Cat on 07805 731401 or find us on facebook (cos we are!)

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making property move aspc.co.uk

No-one sells more properties than aspc. So get packing.

Dental practices in Aboyne and Banchory High quality private dental care in a comfortable environment Children welcome under the NHS Disabled access and easy parking Emergencies treated promptly Payment plans available Call us today for more information and to make an appointment

Aboyne Practice Old Ballater Road Aboyne AB34 5HN Tel: 013398 86177

Banchory Practice Fountain Lodge Station Road Banchory AB31 5YA Tel: 01330 822583

www.fountaindentalgroup.co.uk

Banchory Recrea�on Ground will open at weekends from 12noon to 5pm from Saturday 4th June, when bowling, tennis and putting facilities available for all.

The Dee Street facilities include an 18-hole putting green, three new tennis courts, bowling green and a chlldren's mini-tennis court – the only one in the county!

Founded in 1903, on land donated to the people of Banchory by Burne� of Leys, the Bowling Club has been at the centre of Banchory life for many years.

Over the years it has been run/owned by the British Legion, Banchory District Council, Kincardine and Deeside District Council, then Aberdeenshire Council.

Around 2000, it was handed over to the members of the bowling club to run and maintain, but is still owned by the council.

Community Tennis Memberships are available, allowing unlimited access to members. Courts will be open to members from April to November 2022.

Family Membership – £50 Individual Membership – £25 Junior Membership (17 + under) – £15 The Recreation Ground will be open every day, 12noon to 5pm, from the start of the school summer break on July 2nd.

For further details telephone Allan on 07977 555924 or see the Facebook page /Banchory-Bowling-Club-and-RecreationGrounds.

Trust secures cash for Sta�on Wood

The Scottish Land Fund have awarded Crathes Public Hall Trust £22,515 to buy Station Wood from the National Trust for Scotland for a community woodland.

Moira Hamilton, Convener, Board of Trustees, Crathes Public Hall Trust, said: “We are delighted to be awarded this Scottish Land Fund grant which will enable us to purchase the 2.2 acres of woodland surrounding our current and future community hall for events such as barbecues, picnics, children’s nature clubs, environmental and educational activities and to use as an outside space for hall weddings and for short walks, relaxation and meditation. The community have enthusiastically supported this project and are keen to get involved in planting trees and a hedge as well as organising activities in the wood.”

To see drone video of the woodland on the group's website, visit their website at www.crathes-hall.co.uk

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We are looking for Team Members who will share our passion for care in Banchory

£11.30 to £13ph Paid mileage Contracted Holiday pay and pension Continual T&D inc SVQ Senior support on shift Experience is beneficial but not essential as all staff are provided with a fully comprehensive induction followed by supervision until confident and competent

~ Contact recruitment@ann-inspiredcare.co.uk or call the office on 01224 766904 ~

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Art Gallery, Craft, Gifts

1 Scott Skinner Square Opening Hours 10am-4pm Tuesday to Saturday Open Sundays June-August

Beautiful things, locally made with love

Nestled in the heart of Banchory, in Scott Skinner Square, Studio One is a gorgeous new space to visit and to shop in.

Run by Banchory & District Initiative Ltd as a social enterprise, at least 90% of every sale goes right back to the talented local creator who made it.

This is shopping small, slow, local. We know the face and the heart behind each and every item we sell, and we are just delighted to share it with you.

Staffed by friendly and knowledgeable volunteers, this hidden gem is bigger than it looks from the outside and bursting at the seams with art, photography, furniture, jewellery, homewares and more.

When you buy from us, you are taking home more than just a beautiful thing. You are buying a story, and making a North East artist dance a very happy dance!

So come and see us. Take some time out of your day to breathe, chat, admire, relax.

We’re looking forward to meeting you.

“What I say is, a town isn’t a town without a bookstore.” – Neil Gaiman, American Gods

YEADON’S of BANCHORY Come and visit your local book shop...

Open Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 4pm We are also very happy to accept book orders by email and over the phone if you’d prefer to limit your time in the shop Thanks to all our loyal customers for their continued support We look forward to welcoming new customers too

Books | Cards | Gift Wrap | Ordering Service | Gift Wrapping | Dogs Welcome

20 Dee Street | Banchory | AB31 5ST | 01330 822221 | banchory@yeadons.co.uk

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Banchory Drama Club news from Angela Walker

February brought a start to the new year for the Banchory Drama Club and we entered two plays in the annual Scottish Community Drama Festival. ‘Just Another Day’ by Drew Young made it through to the second round whilst ‘Hazel Dean 1985’ wri�en by the cast and directed

by Iain Bovaird made a strong showing.

Both plays, along with the winning entry from Aberdeen’s Bon Accord Club were performed in Banchory at the end of April.

A bonus came with the news that ‘Just Another Day’ had won the Sco� Salver awarded for the best new play entered in the Festival. That’s the second time ‘our playwright’ has won the award. His previous success was ‘Triptych’ in 2017.

It's Panto Time!

Oh no it isn't!

Oh yes it is!

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Ever fancied getting involved with community theatre but not sure where to start?

The local panto is a great place. We are looking for people to get involved in all areas of the theatrical experience – actors, technical support, costumes, and set painting.

Auditions for our Christmas panto will be held Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 27th, 29th and 30th June in the main hall at Banchory Town Hall from 7.30 – 9.30pm.

Please contact banchorydramaclub@ gmail.com for more information.

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Remember, Number One is now at 7 Sco� Skinner Square, down Postie Walk behind Banchory Home Stores. You can still buy your fresh, plastic free fruit and vegetables at our twice weekly pop-up markets. On Wednesday and Saturday we are open from 9.30 - 2pm. We also stock Katy’s Eggs, Craiglash Honey and our own preserves and chutney.

We now offer a collection point for Oakwood Market Garden. Place an order with them, we collect it and you collect from our shop on Wednesday.

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Gorgeous, affordable collection of ethically sourced sterling silver, gold and gemstone jewellery curated by Aberdeenshire mother-daughter duo, Ursula and Hannah.

Compu-Care PC and Laptop Repairs Hardware Repairs and Replacement Tune-up and Virus Removal New Systems available @silverstoryltd

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Governance & Representation Community

County

Scotland

UK

Banchory Community Council

Banchory Community Council is a volunteer-run organisation which represents the views of local people on public services, local developments and other issues in the area. www.banchorycommunitycouncil.org. uk/ + banchorycommunity@hotmail.com

Your MSP in Holyrood S������� P��������� Alexander Burne� MSP 0131 348 5642 Alexander.Burne�.msp @parliament.scot

Your MP in Westminster UK P���������

Andrew Bowie MP 0207 219 2791 andrew.bowie.mp @parliament.uk

Councillors' Contacts

These are your Ward 16 councillors

Cllr Yi-Pei Chou Turvey

Cllr Eileen Durno

Cllr Anne Ross

cllr.y.chouturvey@ aberdeenshire.gov.uk

07388 956152 cllr.e.durno@ aberdeenshire.gov.uk

07388 956154 cllr.ann.ross@ aberdeenshire.gov.uk

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At Hilltrek we’ve been hand cra ing performance outdoor clothing on Royal Deeside for 30 years. Our story now continues in larger premises at

Deeside Activity Park.

The Scottish Men's Sheds Association (SMSA) visited Banchory and District Men's Shed in May and were very impressed with what they found:

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Hilltrek clothing • Páramo shop • Outdoor clothing repairs

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"In the social area, filter coffee was lubricating putting the 'world to rights'. They are doing a great deal to support their local community.

Getting round the current timber crisis by helping local folk reuse and re-purpose surplus wood for bird and bat boxes and raised planters.

The workshop was a hive of industry with a young man benefiting from the Shedders' skills and wisdom. The model railway is impressive. There is something for everyone at Banchory and District Men's Shed."

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eBikes and eCargo Bikes Made in Germany

1:1 half-day e-bike tutorial free with each bike

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WEE SHOE SHOP

Come and see our large range of adults’ and children's footwear...

OPEN Tuesday to Friday 0930-1630 | Saturday 1000-16.30

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