Alford BULLetin 10 (Summer 2018)

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Issue 10, Summer 2018

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A Community Magazine for Alford

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... News ... Groups ... Features ... Business In Focus

The Commercial TARLAND At The Commercial, ‘big chain’ mentality is definitely ‘off ’ the menu. Instead, you will find an intriguing mix of Scottish regional cuisine and modern international classics, all prepared in-house using the best of available regional produce.

The full menu, along with snacks and light meals, is available all day, and a children’s menu is also available, with under-2s eating free.

Warm, friendly service in the newly refurbished restaurant, cosy lounge bar or attractive beer garden ensures The Commercial is one not to be missed.

We are situated just a five-minute drive from the A93 at Aboyne or why not stroll the new ‘Tarland Way’ walk then relax and enjoy a meal or light refreshment?

. Food Served Daily 12 til 9pm . New Summer Menu Now Available . Sunday Lunch from £14.95 . . Group Bookings and Private Functions Welcome .

013398 81922

01975 571775 07792 830780

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Local family business Oil and biomass boiler servicing and repairs New boilers sold and installed with 5-year warranty

�lameboilerservices@gmail.com

www.�lameboilerservices.co.uk

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For advertising and editorial, please note the copy deadlines below and use the contacts listed at the bottom of the page BULLetin Copy Dates 2017/18

Autumn Winter Spring Summer

Deadline Sept 14 Nov 9 Mar 1 Jun 7

Publish Oct 6 Dec 1 Mar 22 Jun 21

Contents News/Clubs 4 MacMillan Coffee 7 Christmas is Coming!

9 Focus on Wellbeing 10 Events 12 DCC Contacts 16 Cllr Contacts 17 Classic Abode 21 Club Directory 28 Advertisers’ Index 30 Ad Rates & Copy Dates 31

Welcome to Issue 10 of The BULLetin.

Wow, Donside has really handbraketurned into summer these last few weeks.

Long may it last!

In this issue we look forward to a number of events happening soon, and some not so soon... ho ho ho.

Your councillor and MP/MSP contacts are now all in one place and Classic Abode is back with a wee feature on how to manage raised beds in your garden.

Alford is very well off for health and wellbeing practitioners and you can find a number of them in our feature on p10.

Thank you to all our advertisers and to anyone who contributed copy. If you want your group, organisation, business or event to feature in The BULLetin, get in touch.

Enjoy your summer in Alford and surrounds.

Cat Houston Design/Editor

get in touch via email to catrionahouston@yahoo.co.uk call Cat on 013397 55243 or 07805 731401 www.myriadpro.co.uk find us on facebook

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Do you have something to share? An upcoming event or achievement? Group or individual, let The BULLetin know what you are up to, using the contacts on p3 and 30

Can You Out-Run the Bull? asks Gille Young

Introducing Alford’s First Mini Bull Run, for kids aged 5 to 12! This is a new fun-run event for 2018 to be held in the beautiful flower meadow of Haughton Park. It is organised on behalf of the Alford Primary Parent Council and Alford Running Club, to raise funds.

Come along for a fun-filled morning on Saturday 29th September, and get involved in the several races being held for different age groups: • Age 5 and 6 – 600m • Age 7, 8 and 9 – 800m • Age 10, 11 and 12 – 1000m In the first race, the children will be chasing an Alford Bull character to encourage them to run!

Entry fee is £5, and this includes a goodie bag and a handmade medal for all those who take part! Registration beside the Flower Meadow – the registration tent and routes are all signposted on the day. The trails take place in the Flower Meadow at Haughton Park (beside the Trim Track and river). The routes allow for spectators to be present around the course. All runs are on narrow grassy paths within the grounds of Haughton Park, with the kind permission of Aberdeenshire Council.

It is not a timed event, only a fun run, and there here are no overall prizes for winners.

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Registration is pre-event only via entrycentral.com.

For more information including race timings and registration details search for ‘Alford Mini Bull Run’ on Entrycentral. com. Search for the event on Facebook too for regular updates! We look forward to seeing you all there, and the Bull is ready and waiting for you!

The event is organised by Alford Mini Bull Run Committee and kindly sponsored by many local businesses, including N.S.Wilson Pharmacy, Alford Co-Op, Tick Tock Play, The Running Shop and Derek J Brown Joinery Ltd.

Buannaich

W & R MURRAY

Bookkeeping Services

ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES LARGE AND SMALL

Catherine Dow FIAB

STOCKISTS OF: SIRDAR STYLECRAFT KING COLE J BRETT YARNS DMC THREADS

Bookkeeping Wages VAT Budgets

Computerised Accounts Accounts Preparation Cash Flows Personal Taxation

Now the home of Alford Post OfďŹ ce 019755 62896 Arcadia, Aberdeen Rd, Alford AB33 8ED 019755 63880 07760 413303 buannaich@btinternet.com

Alford Day Nursery has spaces available for children aged between 0 and 5 years We have a 0-3 room and a 2-5 room Free funded places

If you would like your child to join us, please get in touch Give Claire a call on 019755 62360 or drop an email to alforddaynursery025@gmail.com

27 Main Street . Alford . AB33 8PX 019755 62366 pattywilkie@gmail.com

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Meet Again Tea Room

Homebakes and a warm greeting New menu items now available Cakes baked to order/takeaway Ideal for small business meetings Open Mon-Fri 9-5, closed Thursday Weekends 10.30-4pm

Perkhill Road . Lumphanan . AB31 4SE 013398 83776 rosalindbuckingham@yahoo.co.uk

FLORIST +MOSSAT PLANT NURSERY DEE ROSS

Summer Bedding Plants

Floral Tribute Specialist Traditional & Personalised Designs ~ Made To Order ~ 07837 659225 01975 571354 (evenings)

Craiglogie Cottage . Mossat

Digitised and embroidered logos sewn on Clothing . Bags . Cushions Patchwork quilts . Soft toys . Baby gifts Table cloths . Napkins . Hand-made crafts 07812 192083 alison.buglass@aol.co.uk find me on Facebook

After a hugely successful fundraising coffee morning last year, local bookkeeping company ESP Bookkeeping Services are doing it all again this year, to raise more funds for Macmillan cancer Support.

Last year’s event was attended by over 100 people and raised over £850 for the charity.

Owner of ESP Bookkeeping Suzanne Proctor said: “We were delighted by the response last year and we hope to do even better this year. Everyone is welcome – clients, friends and anyone who wants to support Macmillan and enjoy good company and a chat over a coffee and cake.”

The event will take place at ESP’s office at Craigshannoch, Alford, Aberdeenshire AB33 8EE on Friday 28th September from 10am to 4pm and there will be a great selection of cakes, savouries,

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teas and coffees. As usual there will be the opportunity to buy raffles and specially selected produce such as speciality cheeses from “The Damn Fine Cheese Company”.

You are welcome to pop in at any time that suits you.

Call ESP Bookkeeping Services on 01975 563411/07719 593997 for directions or further details.

Badger . .

Badges Magnets Mirrors Fun & Seasonal Gifts

Custom Orders Taken

Group Discounts /Bulk

www.ballaterbadger.co.uk 013397 55243 Find me on

Donside

Cleaning Company We have a small, friendly team who will get to grips with those annoying jobs for you We are proud to have built a reputation for providing our clients with an efficient service they can rely on Covering: Alford Sauchen Inverurie Banchory Monymusk Kemnay Lumsden Clatt Insch Tarland Kennethmont + surrounding areas To arrange a free initial consultation call us today on 07738 245 410 enquiries@donsidecleaningcompany.co.uk Established 1999

Tullynessle & Forbes Hall

PRODUCERS’ MARKET

ABERDEENSHIRE ELECTRICAL SERVICES LTD All aspects of electrical work undertaken

Saturday 30th June 10am - 1pm (free entry) INDOOR MARKET WITH A HUGE VARIETY OF LOCAL PRODUCE & CRAFTS fish, eggs, meat, pork pies, cheese, bread, cakes, goat meat, pasta, chutneys, granola, teas, quiches and pastries, locally smoked bacon, truffles, chocs and sweets, meringues, fudge, craft beer, locally distilled gin

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wide variety of craft stalls + garden plants face painting teas/coffees and homebakes Grand Raffle

– Domestic – Commercial – Industrial – – Agricultural – Oil & Gas – – PAT testing – Inspection & Testing – Free Estimates All work guaranteed No job too small Local friendly family-run business

(M) 07855 678677 (T) 01339 885355 (E) aberdeenshireelectricalsrvs@btinternet.com

Save the date for first Xmas Fest!

November 25th will see lights, reindeer and ice rink...

The Alford Christmas Lights Committee wants you to know that this year will see the annual festive event expand to incorporate the village’s first Christmas Festival.

Sunday 25th November is the date for your diaries, 1-5pm in the grounds of Grampian Transport Museum. The event will feature an ice rink, a visit from the reindeers, a Christmas market, bar, music and finally a parade leading to the light switch-on at 5pm.

The event is still in the planning stages so if you would like more information or to offer your services to help or join in the festivities, contact the commitee secretary at kerryjhenderson@hotmail.co.uk. Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells...

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Focus on

Wellbeing

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Functional Reflex Therapy with Gillian Frost

Functional Reflex Therapy is a short, repetitive, ‘positive touch’ rhythmical routine consisting of eight relaxation reflexology techniques which may encourage the release of oxytocin (‘happy’ chemicals). This in turn may have a positive effect on the issues that affect individuals and the people around them in many areas of their everyday lives.

FRT may encourage social interaction; support wellbeing; induce relaxation; reduce anxiety and encourage the receiver to be more receptive.

The intention of Functional Reflex Therapy, using the reflexology framework, is to help the receiver cope better with ongoing activities; to help them be calm and support their wellbeing; helping to reduce high levels of anxiety and generally help the receiver be in a better frame of mind.

FUNCTIONAL REFLEX THERAPY The Func�onal Reflex Therapy Framework for Reflexology is designed for suppor�ng children and adults with:

• High Levels of Anxiety and Stress • Special Educa�onal Needs and Disabili�es • Au�s�c Spectrum Disorders and Complex Needs • Mental Health Condi�ons • Alzheimers and Demen�a It may help the receiver to cope be�er with ongoing ac�vi�es and reduce stress levels

Home Visits and Salon Appointments available

Gillian Frost Reflexology . 07812 565263 . www.gillianfrostreflexology.co.uk

Counselling Services Melissa Grieff MBACP Registered Accredited Counsellor with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy Post-graduate Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Gestalt/Humanistic) Experience in primary care + higher education settings Central Alford location . Disabled access and parking ”I also provide individual supervision for counsellors Please contact me for further details

Find me in the UK Counselling Directory ~ www.counselling-directory.org.uk ~ 01975 571365 melissa.grieff13@btinternet.com

Alison Spice Massage Therapies

Are you suffering from lower back; neck, shoulder or knee problems; plantar fasciitis; repetitive strain Injuries or any other aches/pains/injuries?

Call Alison on 07760 883309 or Elegant Beauty in Main Street Alford 019755 63775

Qualified Massage Therapist in Remedial and Sports, Swedish, Indian Head, Workplace Seated Acupressure and People Living with Cancer.

TUTTI FRUTTI

YOGA

Alford . Keig . Lumsden .Aboyne .Torphins

All classes are “drop-in” Bring yoga into your weekly routine – help yourself get healthier and fitter Private one off/block sessions for workplaces/groups also available Classes running over summer; check Facebook or get in touch for dates New class Lumphanan from August

Further info from Julie Webb 07861 719143 tuttifruttiyoga@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/tuttifruttiyogaclasses

......Events..........Events..........Events.........

Do you have an event you wish to publicise? Regular or one-off, group or individual, let The BULLetin know what you are up to, using the contacts on p3 and 30.

If your event falls outside of the mag’s deadlines (three months is a long time!) let us know anyway and we can publicise it on our Facebook page instead.

Summer Season at GMT

AutoFest Sunday 1 July Big Stuff Rides Thursday 19 July Blue Light Rides Thursday 2 August Family Funtime Wednesday 15 August ALLFORD at Alford Sunday 19 August Grampian Motorcycle Convention Sunday 9 September Autumn Autojumble Sunday 23 September STEAM @ Alford Sunday 7 October Halloween Family Funtime Friday 26 October Last day of 2018 season Sunday 28 October See www.gtm.org.uk or Facebook for details

Ally Crawford Electrical Services Ltd

Upperhaugh, Alford, AB33 8NA 07920 067240 • 01975 564438

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Forbes Cottage

A new B&B for the Alford area has just opened its doors (and beautiful garden) for business. Forbes Cottage has two bedrooms and can sleep up to five, with pets by arrangement. Breakfast, guest lounge and tea/coffee always available. See ad for details.

Sell your home in 5 days*

ALFORD, SILVER BIRCHES

The Aberwood - 2 bedroom terraced home £194,995 - Plot 137 • Two bedroom home • Separate study/nursery • Spacious living room with French doors to private rear garden • Kitchen with integrated Smeg appliances • Downstairs cloakroom • Built-in wardrobe to both bedrooms • Family bathroom with fitted vanity furniture plus mirror, shower and shower screen at bath in family bathroom • Lots of storage throughout Available with†: • Help to Buy*

Showhome open Thursday to Monday 11.00am to 5.30pm 0845 074 3459 silverbirches@stewartmilne.com

* Offers detailed are not combinable and are available on selected homes only. Offers are subject to status. Terms and conditions apply. See website for details, subject to contract and status. Images shown reflect the varying styles and sizes of typical Stewart Milne homes and are intended to illustrate typical styles and finishes only. Elevation treatments and specification may vary from those shown. Please refer to architectural drawings for details. Please ask for details. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE OR ANY DEBT SECURED ON IT. Terms and conditions apply. Help to Buy (Scotland) is only available on selected homes at selected developments in Scotland up to a value of £200,000. Eligible

The Castlevale - 3 bedroom detached home £249,995 - Plot 74

The Corrywood - 3 bedroom detached home £259,995 - Plot 135

• Spacious living room • Contemporary openplan kitchen/dining room with integrated Smeg appliances • French doors to garden • Laundry zone • Cloakroom on ground floor • En-suite shower room and walk-in wardrobe to master bedroom • Built-in wardrobe to second bedroom • Stylish vanity furniture to both bathroom and en-suite shower room

• Spacious living room with dual aspect windows • Contemporary open-plan kitchen/ dining room with integrated Smeg appliances • French doors to garden • Utility room and cloakroom on ground floor • En-suite shower room and builtin wardrobes to master bedroom • Vanity furniture and mirror to both bathroom and shower room • Built-in wardrobe to second bedroom • Garage with light and power* Available with†: • Sell your home in 5days*

Available with†: • Sell your home in 5days*

SO MUCH MORE INCLUDED AS STANDARD • Spacious large rooms • Your choice of kitchen when you reserve early • Smeg integrated appliances included as standard • Choice of Porcelanosa tiling when you reserve early • Vanity units in bathrooms and ensuite shower rooms included

The Dukeswood - 4 bedroom detached home £279,995 - Plot 73 • Living room with large window • French doors to secure rear garden • Well-appointed stylish kitchen with Smeg appliances including dishwasher, fridge-freezer, multi-function oven and microwave/grill • En-suite shower rooms and built-in wardrobes to both master and guest bedrooms • Utility room and cloakroom on ground floor • Fitted vanity furniture in both bathroom and master en-suite • Integral garage with light and power Available with†: • Sell your home in 5days*

• Built in wardrobes included in master bedroom and guest room • Pavioured driveways as standard • 10 year warranty for peace of mind

Part Exchange* With Part Exchange, we’ll provide an offer for your home within 5 days. Just get in touch, provide us with details of your property and leave the rest to us. No fees. No delay, no fuss.

• Two independent valuations • No fees • Fair market value • Offer within 5 days • No chain or delays • 10 year warranty for your new home

applicants will be offered an equity stake of up to a maximum of 15% of the full market price. The Scottish Government will hold the second charge on the property. Applicants are required to fund at least 85% of the purchase price by means of a mortgage and any deposit where required. There is no fee charged on the equity stake component. The equity stake is provided by the Homes and Communities Agency and developer as a second charge. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up your repayments on your mortgage. Help to Buy is not available for part-exchange or buy-to-let. The Scottish Government will start processing Help to Buy applications as of 1/3/16. Prices correct at time of going to press

Donside Community Council

When do we meet?

Every 2nd Tuesday of the Month (except July and December) What Time?

7.30pm – 9.30pm: tea/coffee from 7.15pm Where?

Alford Community Campus Who can attend?

Anyone, meetings are open to the public.

The police and local councillors are also in attendance Membership: 6 representatives from Alford 2 representatives each from:

Lumsden/Kildrummy Glenkindie/Towie Tullynessle and Forbes (inc Montgarrie) Keig Craigievar/Leochal-Cushnie/Muir of Fowlis Tough Strathdon/Corgarff/Glenbuchat Contact: Margaret Henderson, Secretary 3 Kingsford Road, Alford mgt.henderson@yahoo.com Alford Community Website – www.alford.org.uk

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Your Elected Representatives:

Joint Chair: Nicola Sedgwick nicola.sedgwick@btinternet.com

John Watson j.fwatson@btinternet.com Vice Chair Bruce Scott brucescott123@btinternet.com Secretary/ Margaret Henderson mgt.henderson@yahoo.com Treasurer Alford Bill Reid bill@echosofhome.co.uk

Andy Travis andalf@btinternet.com

Bruce Scott brucescott123@btinternet.com Margaret Henderson mgt.henderson@yahoo.co.uk Paul Gleisner paulgleisner238@gmail.com Vacant Lumsden/Kildrummy George Marshall g.v.marshall@btinternet.com Vacant Glenkindie/Towie John Alexander lorna@manacor.plus.com

Nicola Sedgwick nicola.sedgwick@btinternet.com Tullynessle & Forbes/ Ian Law ian.chapelmoss@btopenworld.com Montgarrie John Watson j.fwatson@btinternet.com Keig Yvonne Buckingham yvonne.buckingham@talktalk.net Vacant Cushnie/Craigievar/ Fiona Bain Fiona.bain@aberdeenshire.gov.uk Muir of Fowlis Vacant Tough/ Per Arno

arnodcc@gmail.com Whitehouse Vacant Strathdon/Corgarff/ Paul Toohey paul.toohey@btinternet.com Glenbuchat Vacant Dorothy Anderson Associate Member dorothy2710@yahoo.co.uk Anyone interested in what we do is warmly welcome to come along to any of our meetings

Councillors'

Contacts

These are your Ward 14 councillors

Cllr Moira Ingleby

07770 410539 cllr.m.ingleby@ aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Cllr John Latham

07876 475038 cllr.j.latham@ aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Scottish Parliament Alexander Burnett MSP 0131 348 5642 Alexander.Burnett.msp @parliament.scot

Cllr Gwyneth Petrie

07891 296064 cllr.g.petrie@ aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Cllr Robbie Withey

07388 956147 cllr.r.withey@ aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Westminster

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

Credit Union celebrates birthday Service has assisted thousands, says Ruth Leith Grampian Credit Union is celebrating 25 years of providing fair affordable loans and safe savings to members throughout the Grampian area, including Aboyne.

Grampian Credit Union was incorporated in 1993 to provide savings and loans to employees of the former Grampian Regional Council. It has since grown to offer savings and loans to people living or working in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray, ie the whole north east of Scotland. Grampian Credit Union currently works with 34 employer partners who offer their staff the benefit of saving and paying loans directly from salary, and looks forward to

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working with more employers to offer this benefit free of charge to their staff.

Grampian Credit Union currently has ÂŁ4.4 million in savings (Adult and Junior accounts) and about ÂŁ2 million on loan to members. For 25 years, we have helped over 9,500 people in our community save safely and have access to fair affordable loans for eg. holidays, home improvements, family event or Christmas.

We look forward to the future, and welcome people living or working in the Aboyne and Alford areas. Contact us on 01224 576990, email: admin@ grampiancreditunion.co.uk and website: www.grampiancreditunion.co.uk

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All aspects of roofing – from a minor repair to a new roof

Flat roofs (single ply + felt) . Tiles . Slates PVC Fascias + Soffits Guttering . Maintenance . Inspections registered installers

07773 772829 or 07917 161296 enquiries@alfordroofingcompany.co.uk www.alfordroofingcompany.co.uk

K&A ANDERSON LONENWELL GARAGE . ALFORD . 019755 62215

ANY MAKE SUPPLIED: HONDA . ALKO CASTEL GARDEN LAWN KING

We h a range ve a wide of and r mowers mowe ide-on rs in Part- stock e After x + -sale s

STRIMMERS . CHAINSAWS . LOG SPLITTERS . ROTOVATORS . SCARIFIERS

The BULLetin LOVES Business!

The BULLetin relies on advertising to pay for design and printing. But our advertisers are not just a space on a page.

All advertisers also benefit from featuring in a Facebook album every quarter, and where advertisers’ posts are seen, they are shared. Feel free to tag The BULLetin to make sure we see it.

New businesses who advertise can also benefit from introductory features, and there are perks to being a long-term advertiser too, or featuring in our Aboybe publication, The Fountain, also.

The business landscape and publicity methods are changing all the time so if you have any ideas on how The BULLetin can further support you, do let us know.

No matter if you are on Main Street, out in the sticks, working from your spare room or just online, get in touch.

The very best of luck to all new businesses starting up. Have you started a new business in the Alford area? Want a mention?

Get in touch: catrionahouston@yahoo.co.uk

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Bi-Folding Door Specialists Bespoke Extensions from design concept to completion Architectural Services Front Doors

Please contact us for a quote or to arrange a viewing of our products

01224 959123 | 01975 562541 info@abode-bifoldingdoors.co.uk | www.abode-bifoldingdoors.co.uk

Raised Bed Gardening with Classic Abode’s Moira Gash

Raised beds have many benefits, not least they are a perfect way for people with limited space to enjoy a garden. Some people even put them on their patios which is fine for plants that don’t need much root depth, like lettuce, broccoli, celery, or onions.

They can be built from timber, bricks or concrete blocks, filed up with good soil and plenty of organic matter. The solid frames give them a well-defined look. The beds can be as high as you’d like them and prevents soil runoff during rain.

Raised beds are narrow, giving access around them without having to walk on the beds, which prevents the soil from being compacted.

They are also easier to water and harvest, so are especially good for people who have trouble bending over. They can

be ideal for mobility challenged gardeners as they can be spaced to accommodate the movement of wheelchairs. A hard surface would be needed between each bed to allow access.

Raised beds are suitable for both vegetables and flowers alike.

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For all your Garden & Landscaping Projects & Maintenance

www.classicabode.co.uk

. Members of The Gardeners Guild . Bradstone Assured Contractor . Trades Advisor Awards Winner . . Free Estimates . Friendly & Professional Service .

Moira: 013398 82496

NEW BEGINNINGS The Fife Arms opens in 2018 and we want you to join our team as we set out on an exciting new chapter in the life of this historic hotel. We think a new job is like a blank page, the opportunities are endless. Be part of our new beginning...

We are currently recruiting for the following positions: PA & HR CO-ORDINATOR GUEST SERVICES AGENT RESERVATIONS MANAGER SOUS CHEF PASTRY CHEF PUB MANAGER SPA SUPERVISOR SPA THERAPIST SHOP SUPERVISOR ACCOUNTANT EVENTS MANAGER HOTEL RECEPTIONIST Job descriptions and application forms are available online at www.thefifearms.com Alternatively, send your CV and Covering Letter to mail@thefifearms.com @thefifearms

Aboyne CamperVans Camper Van Conversions Full and Partial Conversions Undertaken Lightweight Furniture / In-House Design & Manufacture Rock & Roll Beds / Elevating Roofs / Privacy Windows 12V Charging Systems / LED Lighting / Fridges / Hobs

www.aboynecampervans.co.uk info@aboynecampervans.co.uk

Club Directory

This directory is compiled using the Alford Community website’s listings at www.alfordcommunity.co.uk Thank you!

If you know or discover any of the details to be incorrect, or if you wish to add your club’s details to it, please get in touch: catrionahouston@yahoo.co.uk

Alford & District Rotary Club Alford Community Campus, Almost every Tuesday, 7pm for 7.15pm David Dawson (Sec), 019755 63352 dawsons3@btinternet.com Tullynessle & Forbes SWI Tullynessle & Forbes Hall Shiela Taylor, 019755 62798 email: staylor019@btinternet.com First Tuesday of the month 7.30pm Vale of Alford Young Farmers David Marshall, 019755 71330 Tuesdays 7.30pm

Alford Men’s Shed John McMillan, 019755 62885 john-millbrech@hotmail.co.uk

Alford Fairtrade Ann Wilkinson, 019755 62382 am_wilkinson81@hotmail.com

Howe Trinity Craft Group Aileen Low, 019755 62106 33aileen@gmail.com

Alford Local History Group Community Room, Community Campus Liz Law, 019755 62803; Ian.chapelmoss@btopenworld.com First Wednesday of every month during winter months, 7.30pm

Alford Bridge Club Alford Golf Clubhouse Walter Michie, 019755 62692 Wednesdays 6.50pm October to April Donside Camera Club Alford Public Hall, Kingsford Road, Alford Bob Humphreys, 019755 81315 humphreys479@btinternet.com

Alford Genealogy Group Library, Alford Community Campus Val Lyons, 019755 62003 valerie.lyons25@btinternet.com Last Saturday of month 10.30am-12 noon

Alford & District Garden Club Community Room, Community Campus, every third Tuesday Morag Watson. Phone 019755 62538 moraglwatson@icloud.com

Scottish Country Dancing Group Howe Trinity Parish Church Hall 110 Main Street, Alford Mrs Alice Kemp, 019755 63459 Wednesday, 8pm – 10pm

Cushnie Handbell Ringers Cushnie Church, Mondays , 1.30pm-3pm Mrs Mary Penny, 01339 883271

Alford Badminton Club Alford Community Campus Games Hall George Matthew, 019755 62600 Mon + Thurs 7.30pm-10.30pm

Alford SWI Alford Upper Public Hall, Kingsford Road Mrs Anne Stallard, 019755 63859 Second Thursday of the month, 7.30pm

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Walking Football Club Alford Community Campus Games Hall Thurs 7-8pm. Sandy Robertson 019755 64221 or a.n.robertson@talktalk.net

Keig Badminton Club Keig School hall Friday (term time) 8-10pm. Roger Buckingham, 019755 64322 Alford Tai Chi Alford Community Community Campus, Community Room, Fortnightly on Sundays 11.30-1pm. 019755 63651 Yoga Alford Community Community Campus, Community Room, Fridays 9-10am; Keig Community Hall, Thursdays 7:45 to 8:45pm; Lumsden Hall Wednesdays 7:30 to 8:30pm. Julie Webb, 07861 719143, tuttifruttiyoga@ hotmail.com Sooyang Do Howe Trinity Church Hall, Tuesday: juniors 6-7pm, Adults 7-8pm.

Friday: Mixed class juniors/adults 6-7pm.

Connor Roberts, 07934434413, Conor_ roberts@ymail.com Alford Tennis Club Jean Peat, 019755 62947 jeanpeat@onetel.com Alford Table Tennis Club Mondays, 8pm, Alford Community Centre Johnallan468@icloud. com

Index of Advertisers to help you find who Abs Electrical Abode Bifolds Aboyne Camper Vans Alford Day Nursery Alford Roofing Co Alison Spice Ally B’s Embroidery Ally Crawford Elec Buannaich Classic Abode Commercial Hotel Dee Ross Florist Deeside VOS Donside Cleaning Eric Proctor

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