The Alford BULLetin 13 (Spring 2019)

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Issue 13, Spring 2019

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Welcome to Issue 13 of The BULLetin.

And boom we are back in to spring! We seem to have gotten off lightly with the white stuff (so far!) and enjoyed numerous sunny days since the Christmas period.

Lots to report... You can get details of Friends of Haughton Park’s plans for 2019 on p7. Cultural developments aplenty also come via Tullynessle Hall and The Scottish Sculpture Workshop.

Fans of the Doric tongue will be delighted to hear of the extension of the Stories Fae The Howe Project and, indeed, a whole Doric Film Festival...!

There are lots of exciting things happening across the area and, where they don’t occur or become publicised at times in line with the BULLetin deadlines, I am happy to share them on Facebook in between. Just send it in.

Deadlines for all publications have been streamlined for this year and every year to make them easier to remember – see above – and judging by the response to this issue and my two other titles, it works!

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.

News 4 Haughton Park Friends 7 DCC Contacts 10 Cllr Contacts 11 Stories Fae The Howe 12 Doric Film Festival 13 Classic Abode 17 Into The Mountain 18 Club Directory 20 Advertisers’ Index 22 Ad Rates & Copy Dates 22 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 22.

Valley Railway Revived

Following on from a community meeting held on 28 January 2019 where the future of Alford Valley Railway was discussed there seemed to be sufficient interest in establishing a community organisation.

If you feel that you do not want to join a committee you can still be involved as there will be other volunteering opportunities within the attraction.

If you would like to be involved please get in touch with the Marr Area Office: marr@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Waste Collections

Aberdeenshire’s recycling and waste services is set to change, ahead of strict recycling targets and national restrictions on the use of landfill.

Landfill waste will be collected once every three weeks from a smaller 180ltr bin. Currently, households have a 240ltrs bin for landfill waste, collected fortnightly.

Households will have two larger bins for recycling – paper and card will be collected one week and metals, cartons and plastics another. Food waste will still be collected weekly.

Although this kerbside collection option was the less popular of two proposed, it is judged to be the best option to decrease the material sent to landfill and push up recycling rates.

The changes are expected to be implemented from April 2020 and further communication will take place with residents to outline the changes in more detail.

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NEAT Show Tells WW2 Polish Tailor’s Story

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?

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Written and performed by Matthew Zajac, and inspired by the life of Matthew’s father, The Tailor of Inverness is a story of the impact of war on ordinary people and families, a story of a boy who grew up on a farm in Galicia (Eastern Poland, now Western Ukraine) and became a tailor in Inverness, of how a life and an identity can be reconstructed.

The tailor’s life spanned most of the 20th century, and the journey he took was made by thousands of Poles during WW2.

His was a forced migration, subject to the brutal vagaries of war. Before settling in Scotland, he travelled and fought throughout Europe, the Soviet Union, the Middle East and England. In a new country, he became a new man and integrated himself into the fabric of life in the Scottish Highlands. This is the story he told.

Theatre at Tullynessle promotes live theatre as part of the North East Arts Touring (NEAT) programme. Performances take place at Tullynessle & Forbes Hall, and are advertised on Facebook and locally.

T@T’s spring programme features Dogstar Theatre in The Tailor of Inverness, on Wednesday 17 April at 7.30pm.

All Systems Go For Haughton Park New group publishes plan for 2019 improvements

Friends of Haughton Park group have published a plan for 2019. The Friends of Haughton Park formed in 2018 to help protect, promote and enhance Haughton Park. The plan has been developed using feedback from local people and working in partnership with the park’s owner Aberdeenshire Council. It is hoped that the plans will attract new visitors to the park, and in turn, new visitors to Alford.

Plans for the year ahead include: • March/April: Tidy up/re-invigorate/plant at the Haughton Park Wildlife pond • June: Host Pop up Pump Track event in the park • September: Host awareness raising stall at the KT Bike Run There will also be various awareness-raising and fundraising activities throughout the year. The Friends of Haughton Park have already planted a variety of young fruit and native trees and spring bulbs in 2018 – with the generous support of local volunteers, councillors and organisations including Alford Rotary, and Aberdeenshire Council’s Landscape Services team. But this year’s main aim is to get its biggest project – the Bike Pump Track – rolling into action.

The plans to enhance and re-invigorate the park feature in the current Alford Community Action Plan. The Council’s Landscape Services team are supporting their aims and are also planning various improvements to the park this year, including new play equipment to be installed in March, additional planting and new and improved signage.

Friends of Haughton Park has committee office bearers in place , but as a relatively new group, more committee members are needed. Anyone is welcome to get involved so get in touch – there are many different roles to suit your skills and interests.

Email friendsofhaughtonpark@gmail.com or contact them though their Facebook page at @friendsofhaughtonpark

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Alford Heritage Museum Mart Road | Alford | AB33 8BZ | 019755 62862

New and interesting exhibits around the museum Lots to do for children of all ages .

The Alford Heritage Museum is open from 12 noon to 4pm every day We look forward to welcoming you at the Alford Mart

Donside Community Council We would like to say a huge “Thank You” to the Christmas Lights Committee for all their hard work for the wonderful display. The Winter Festival was a great success, it gave the village a great vibe.

A lot of unseen work goes into planning such events so it was great see it all come together.

In November we said a fond farewell to Bill Reid who retired from DCC. Thank you Bill for all your help, support and advice over many years.

You will see from our membership list over the page that we have quite a few vacancies. If you would like to see what we do, please come along to one of our meetings. DCC has some funds (£250/group) available for local groups. If you would like to apply for some funding, please email us : chair@ donsidecommunitycouncil.org.uk

Action Plan Progress

The Howe of Alford Community Action Plan was published in Autumn 2018. The next stage in making a difference to the Howe of Alford has been the establishment of The Howe of Alford Working Together Group. Individuals and organised groups have met together and linked up around the themes of the CAP. We want to monitor and support the progression of the Community Action Plan and act as a local forum where different groups can share ideas, issues and support each other.

Meetings are in the Alford Community Campus: 7-9pm on 13 March 19 June, 18 September and 4 December. If you or your group want to get involved contact: Roisin Daly, Development Officer, Marr Area Partnership, 07765 696478 roisin@ marrareapartnership.org.uk or Andrew Travis at andalf@btinternet.com

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Donside Community Council Your Elected Representatives:

Chair: Nicola Sedgwick Vice Chair Bruce Scott When do we meet?

Secretary/ Treasurer Margaret Henderson Every 2nd Tuesday of the Alford Bill Reid Month (except July and Dec) Dorothy Anderson What Time?

Margaret Henderson 7.30pm – 9.30pm: tea/coffee

Andy Travis from 7.15pm

Bruce Scott Where?

Vacant Alford Community Campus Vacant Vacant Lumsden/Kildrummy Sue Cross Tanya Reynolds If you wish to contact one Glenkindie/Towie Anne Miller of the representatives Vacant please do so via the email Tullynessle & Forbes/ Vacant addresses below and it will Montgarrie Vacant be forwarded: Keig Yvonne Buckingham chair@ Vacant donsidecommunitycouncil.

Cushnie/Craigievar/ Vacant org.uk Muir of Fowlis Vacant or Tough Nicola Sedgwick

secretary@ Vacant donsidecommunitycouncil.

Strathdon/Corgarff/ Paul Toohey org.uk Glenbuchat Vacant Vacant

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

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Cllr Gwyneth Petrie

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

Cllr Robbie Withey

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

Stories Fae the Howe Films on YouTube Native dialect boosted by heritage project, writes Jackie Ross

Some of you may have heard about the Stories Fae the Howe project which was based in Alford Heritage Centre from August-October last year. This project aimed to encourage Doric language and culture. One of the main outcomes was the production of 13 short films which are now available to view on YouTube. We are planning to produce more this coming year. Be sure to leave a comment if you view a film.

To view any of the current films simply type in ‘Stories Fae the Howe’ to access the YouTube Channel. There you can choose from the following list of titles: Holiday News – reminiscence of holidays in the 50s and 60s The War – based on stories told by older residents The Back End – winter activities of yesteryear in the Alford area Fite Feathers – a story based on reminiscences by older residents Jock and the Monks by Lloyd – local tale of Jock the Giant of Bennachie, told by a secondary pupil The Woman Who Flummoxed the Faeries by Lucy and Stuart – traditional tale told by two youngsters Daisy the Coo – based on a traditional tale, told by a secondary pupil Monster at Brig – based on a traditional tale, told by a secondary pupil Silly Jack – traditional tale, told by adult storyteller Jock and the Monks – local tale of Jock the Giant of Bennachie, told by adult storyteller The Woman Who Flummoxed the Faeries – traditional tale told by adult storyteller Ballad of Silly Jack sung by Stuart – story of Silly Jack retold in traditional ballad style – written by project participants Alford Heritage Centre – poem written by pupil at Tullynessle Primary after their visit to the Museum

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Members of the Stories Fae the Howe reminiscence group enjoyed the sessions so much they have decided to continue meeting.

“It’s fine tae hae a news in the Doric,” said one participant. So they will meet on the second Tuesday of each month in Alford Community Campus Library from 2-4pm. Fit wye nae come alang an enjoy a fine fly an a blether? We’ll listen tae a poem, share wir stories an spik aboot wir favourite Doric wirdies.

All welcome.

Individuals, Community Groups, Schools and Colleges are invited tae tak pairt in a new film competition, based on the title ‘Fit Dis the North East O Scotland Mean Tae Me?’ The film his to be nae mair than 5 mins in length and spoken entirely in Doric.

I V E R Y C A T E G O R Y W I N N E R W I L L B E AWA R D E D £ 5 0 0 And dinna worry if yir new to film makin – there is help on offer. Entries hiv te be in bi 31st May For mair information an foo tae enter, see oor Doric Film Festival Website.

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Help Combat Loneliness Over-70s charity needs volunteers

Contact the Elderly is a national organisation which aims to relieve loneliness and isolation of people over 70.

We organise small groups of volunteer drivers who take elderly members to a different volunteer host’s home for tea one Sunday a month. Over the months and years, acquaintances turn into friends and loneliness is replaced by companionship.

Our service is free but we need to recruit additional volunteers. Volunteer hosts provide a simple afternoon tea in their own home for our guests and the drivers 2/3 times a year; volunteer drivers collect guests from their home once a month and accompany them to the monthly tea party.

Contact Denise Robson 01542 285010 denise.robson@contact-the-elderly.org.uk www.contact-the-elderly.org.uk

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The BULLetin LOVES Business! ...and offers a warm welcome to all our new advertisers this issue, a selection of which are featured here >>> The very best of luck to all new businesses starting up.

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Mens’ Shed Progress...

In July 2018 after four years of negotiations with the local council we successfully arranged a capital asset transfer of the former school technical department and a strip of land sufficient for 18 allotments, a community orchard and sensory garden.

Work parties meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays to get the building up to building warrant standard. Reinstating electric and water have been our biggest challenges, but if all goes to plan we should be operating properly early in 2019.

50 lorry-loads of topsoil have transformed our garden areas thanks to everyone who voted for us in the Stewart Miline Greener Spaces competition last year. We are on Facebook @Alford and District Men’s Shed. The offical contact is John Reid (secitery) 019755 62978.

Alford Fairtrade Group is looking forward to Fairtrade Fortnight until 10th March. Alford Bistro, The Cheery Cup and the café at Tick Tock Play are all taking part so please go along to one (or all) of these establishments for your cups of tea and coffee, get your loyalty card stamped and claim some delicious Fairtrade chocolate as a reward!

Behind this fun way of supporting Fairtrade lies the theme of this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight: campaigning for a living income to become a reality for cocoa farmers in West Africa.

If you would like to get in touch with the group and also find out more details go to our Facebook page or email alfordfairtradegroup@gmail.com

Spring Garden Advice with Classic Abode

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www.classicabode.co.uk A few things you can do to get the garden off to a good start for Spring: 1. Mow the lawn on dry days (but only if needed) 2. Plant summer-flowering bulbs 3. Lift and divide overgrown clumps of perennials 4. Top dress containers with fresh compost 5. Feed all your plants with a balanced fertiliser to support new growth 6. Weeds come back in to growth - deal with them before they get out of hand 7. Place mulch around new plants to prevent weeds, retain moisture and improve the soil.

8. Protect new spring shoots from slugs 9. Remember garden hygiene – regularly deadhead and clear up dead leaves etc 10. Don’t let pots become too dry – keep them moist but not water logged www.classicabode.co.uk

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Performance Takes You Into The Mountain Scottish Sculpture Workshop producing new project

Photo: Lucy Cash A new place-sensitive performance project by acclaimed artist and choreographer Simone Kenyon is in the final stages of development with expert support from Scottish Sculpture Workshop (SSW) in Lumsden.

Into The Mountain takes direction and inspiration from Nan Shepherd’s 1974 book, The Living Mountain, to explore and celebrate women’s encounters with high and mountainous places. The project has been developed by Simone over the past 6 years in collaboration with over 500 women who work and walk in the Cairngorms.

It will culminate this May, deep within Glenfeshie, with a performance journey for a live audience.

The project seeks to challenge typical perceptions of mountaineering as an adrenaline-fuelled activity that aims to conquer heights and overcome the challenges of difficult terrain. Simone uses Nan’s writing to propose an entirely different approach; instead attempting to collaborate with the changing conditions of the mountain landscape and inviting audiences to “walk out of our bodies and into the mountain”.

For more information on the Into The Mountain project and related events: Website: www.intothemountain.co.uk Email: info@intothemountain.co.uk Facebook: @intothemountainproject

First Christmas Festival A Success!

Get 2019 date in your diary, says Kerry Anderson After a very successful first Christmas Festival the Alford committee would like to say a massive thank you to every person and business that made it possible, from donations, buying/selling raffles, donating/putting up trees/lights, the entertainment, and all the other jobs in between to attending the festival itself.

Special thanks to Stewart Milne Homes who sponsored the festival and Grampian Transport museum for letting us use their facilities and to KNC groundworks, Haughton Arms Hotel, The Alford Bistro, K & A Anderson, Everlong Art and Craigievar Marquees for continuous support along with the hardworking committee members and W & M Stuart plumbing, Aboyne Winter Festival and TSB for their kind donations.

We couldn’t have asked for a better first event; the weather was fairly kind to us, the crowds enjoyed the entertainment on the stage, Thomas The Tank rides, Santa’s Grotto, children’s crafts and storytelling. There was an wonderful array of artisan crafts on offer and the Gin Bar thanks to Country Flavours and the food by Danni. The highlight for most was the Cairngorms Reindeer Herd and the parade led by Lonach pipe band.

Due to the success and feedback from the community we plan to purchase new street lights so keep your eyes peeled and of course put in your diary Sunday 24th of November for this year’s festival and if any businesses or individuals would like to sponsor or donate to make it bigger and better please get in touch with our secretary Kerry at kerryjhenderson@hotmail.co.uk

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CRAIGIEVAR GARDENERS Garden design Garden maintenance Landscaping David 07759 977387 019755 81278 Wendy 07831 440848 019756 41778 wendysimpson@hotmail.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 alfordfairtradegroup@gmail.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 John Fowler, 01224 742278 jdfowler@sky.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, 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

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The Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) is open and has greatly improved journey times in and around the city so it’s no wonder that the housing market of Aberdeen will see buyers looking at new locations to find their dream home.

Kirkwood Homes has a number of developments all closely linked to the new road, offering residents prime locations connecting them to the key business hubs around the city and easier access to the North and South of Scotland.

The Clola was £219,995 – Now £189,995 Three bedroom end terrace home.

Kingsford Rise, Alford – home to 41 three and four bedroom luxury homes with prices starting at £189,995.

A development that offers you more for your money, has everything on its doorstep, including local shops, banks, leisure facilities and excellent schools. Alford remains well located for commuting throughout Aberdeenshire, with Aberdeen city centre only 24 miles away and the large office complexes of Westhill just a 25-minute drive, therefore opening Alford up to the connectivity of the AWPR.

The Buchan as £279,995 – Now £229,995 Three bedroom detached home.

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The Atholl was £309,995 – Now £254,995 Four bedroom detached home.

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