Alford BULLetin 15 - Autumn 2019

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A Community Magazine for Alford

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The Don at Montgarrie by Mike Hendry

Contents

Welcome to Issue 15 of The BULLetin.

Alford is great place to live, inside and out. Friends of Haughton Park have released plans for a new pump track for cyclists of all abilities and you can read all about that on p4. Fancy a bit of fishing?

Your new Angling Club has 60 members already (p7).

Big up the young people in the village: Alford Youth Cafe has gone from strength to strength and has just celebrated its first birthday while 18-year-old Chloe Lawson has her cake and eats it on p17. And did someone say Christmas? The Alford Christmas Festival committee are getting ready to do it all again on p8.

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, contacts below.

Thank you to all our advertisers and to anyone who contributed copy about their group, organisation or event.

You can find all the details and ad prices inside the back page. Remember that community information is FREE to include, so if you have any news, tell me about it.

News 4> Anglers’ Catch 6 Christmas Festival 8 Producers’ Market 14 DCC Contacts/News 10 Cllr Contacts 11 Health Special 12 Community Campus 28 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 30.

Friends Propose New Bike Track in Park

The Friends of Haughton Park have an initial concept design and budget cost for a proposed facility in Haughton Park after consulting with trails creators Velosolutions UK. This is the first major project by the group and their aim is to provide a top quality, all weather pump track and mountain bike skills area, suitable for all ages and abilities, from tots on balance bikes to older skilled and non-skilled riders.

The pump track design includes two key elements; a pump track and an adjoining beginner pump track. The main track is 160m in length and will have a fluid series of rolling features (from 0.4m-1.3m in height) along each straight and 1.3m high banked berm corners. The beginner pump track will have smaller rolling features (0.3-0.7m in height) and lower berms to provide a less aggressive area to learn riding skills.

The mountain bike skills area is formed of a perimeter loop with a series of optional technical features each with three levels of difficulty. It will include climbing and decending rock features, drop-offs and jumps. An area alongside the core path will include optional small features designed for adaptive bikes and beginner riders. These will include a series of rolling features to mimic those of the pump track. This will create an accessible area, for riders of all abilities, including users of adaptive bikes.

Their next steps will be to finalise the details and step up fundraising. If you’d like to get involved and be part of the volunteer team working to make this happen, get in touch via the group’s Facebook/instagram page or email friendsofhaughtonpark@gmail.com

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Alford Anglers catch 60 new members A new angling club in Alford which was only formed in November of last year has already attracted a membership of 60.

The Alford Angling Association was formed to take over the fishing beats at Waterside and Haughton which were previously managed by Aberdeenshire Council.

The Association has a membership of experienced and novice anglers and members have already enjoyed a successful season with good catches of salmon and trout.

Regular meetings are held in the Community Centre at Alford and anyone interested in the Don and its fishing are welcome to attend.

For an applicartion form to join, email alfordanglingassociation@gmail.com Annual membership cost is £125 for adults, £65 for seniors and £20 for u16s.

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Photo: Mike Hendry

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Day tickets for fishing can be bought at Everlongart Studio and Gift Shop and the Post Office, both on Main Street, Alford, and at Somers fishing tackle shop on Bon Accord Street, Aberdeen.

Xmas Festival #2 set to surprise you, writes Kerry Anderson

Following on from a very successful first Christmas Festival last year, planning began in January, with lots of lessons learnt, to make this year bigger and better!

You can expect our famous Thomas Rides, The Cairngorm Reindeer, ice skating, Santa’s grotto and kids’ crafts, an array of hand-picked artisan stalls, community stalls, live music, food and a bar area and expect a few surprises...!

Our festival will be followed by our annual parade to switch on the Christmas lights at the big tree outside the Haughton Arms Hotel, followed by a family disco there. Look out for our new street lights! We hope the community of Alford and beyond will support us as we are a small committee of volunteers who give up time, expertise and equipment all for free to make it all possible.

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Go to the Movies...

Tullynessle Autumn Programme:

10/10/19 – Green Book 24/10/19 – Stan and Ollie 07/11/19 – Rafiki 21/11/19 – The Arbor 05/12/19 – C’Est La Vie Christmas Film 27/12/19 – Mary Poppins Returns In addition we are putting on a special presentation of: Of Fish and Foe, Sunday 19th Sept, doors opening at 7pm, film starting at 7.30pm. There will be makers of the film available for questions and answers at the end of the film.

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a round-up of the area’s flicks

The next Community films that will be shown at Tullynessle Hall will be Bohemian Rhapsody on Friday 20th Sept, and The Post on Friday 15th November.

All film details can be found on the Hall’s website: www.tullynessleandforbeshall. co.uk/filmclub.asp

Alford Community Campus has a films programme. See their Facebook page or www. livelifeaberdeenshire for details.

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ORDERS BEING TAKEN FROM OCTOBER 1ST Many colours available Also Nature wreaths Orders taken for special requests I'll be at the Mart Road Co-op and Graeme Barber butchers throughout December, or you can uplift from my home at Mossat by appointment 07837 659225

Now the home of Alford Post OfямБce 019755 62896 27 Main Street . Alford . AB33 8PX 019755 62366 pattywilkie@gmail.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 Vacant 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 Anyone interested in what we do is Tanya Reynolds warmly welcome to come along to Glenkindie/Towie Anne Miller any of our meetings

Vacant Tullynessle & Forbes/ Vacant Montgarrie Vacant If you wish to contact one Keig Yvonne Buckingham of the representatives

Vacant please do so via the email Cushnie/Craigievar/ Fiona Bain addresses below and it will Muir of Fowlis be forwarded: Tough Nicola Sedgwick chair@

Vacant donsidecommunitycouncil.

Strathdon/Corgarff/ Paul Toohey org.uk Glenbuchat Vacant

Vacant

This is your MP and MSP Scottish Parliament Alexander Burnett MSP 0131 348 5642 Alexander.Burnett.msp @parliament.scot

Westminster

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

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

Village Information Panels: As you have been out and about in the Village this summer you may have noticed new Information panels. This has been a real community effort and a big thanks to all the people involved: Jodie Bews (Everlong Art) Danni Allen (Alford Bistro), Mike Ward (Grampian Transport Museum), Bill Reid (Community Member), Lizzy Shepherd (Aberdeenshire Council) and Yvonne Buckingham (DCC). There are three panels and they are situated on Main Street, the GTM and Frank’s Fryer.

Blooming Lovely Alford: It is easy to take for granted the floral displays in tubs and baskets that appear every year but it takes a lot of hard work to plant, water and maintain. A big thank you to the team of volunteers who keep Alford blooming lovely: Dorothy and Harry Anderson, Betty Moir, Betty Alexander, Brenda Glass, George Lumsden, Ian and Liz Law, Jimmy and Ben Lumsden.

Cllr Gwyneth Petrie

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

Cllr Robbie Withey

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

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One of the most common things people say to us after they have experienced a massive improvement in their health and wellbeing is ”I wish I had come sooner…” It is for that reason that we have decided to make a commitment to our community.

So, until October 31st, we are offering an unbelievable discount for you and your loved ones. This discount is for your New Patient Consultation, which includes: 1. A full history 2. A complete orthopaedic, postural and neurological examination session 3. A full report of findings from the chiropractor or osteopath 4. Your first treatment session When you come along for your first appointment just bring this page along for an incredible 50% off, taking the price down to just £32.50!

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Balancing Life with

Producers’ Market Date

Maryisa

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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.

The next Producers’ Market on Saturday 26th October will be the 9th Market. Since the first one in October 2015, the biannual Market has gone from strength to strength. The June market was the best yet with an increase in raffle and tea sales, which means more folks came through the doors.

A big THANK YOU to the marvellously talented stallholders and to the folks who come from near and far to make their purchases and support the Hall and the stallholders.

The feedback received is very complimentary, praising the quality and variety of stallholders and appreciating the beautiful cafe area. Here shoppers can rest and chat whilst enjoying the delicious home bakes and drinks, overlooking the scenic Donside countryside. The crisp white tablecloths and vintage china crockery are greatly appreciated.

The raffle is always well supported as there are a lot of fantastic prizes, all donated by the stallholders.

Put the date in your diary. Tullynessle Hall, Saturday October 26th 10am til 1pm.

Watch out for the yellow posters and banners around the village.

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Play Creates a Buzz

A new play by local artist Mel Shand is set to have Finzean Hall buzzing with a topical subject matter later in September.

Coming from the same pen as the very successful alter:Nativity (2015), the story highlights the current global bee crisis and what can be done to help.

Audience members are invited to come inside the hive and see from a bee’s perspective and its parallels with community life.

Interspersed with popular songs, the community play aims to be joyful and informative – join the swarm and be kind!

Get your tickets from BEEKindtickets@ gmail.com, price £8 adults, £6 child, £24 family (2 + 2) Finzean Hall: Friday 20 September 7pm Saturday 21 September 7pm Sunday 22 September 2.30pm

Once again the committee members at Tullynessle and Forbes Hall will be organising a Hogmanay Ceilidh on Dec 31st 2019.

Tickets are always sold out in advance of the night, so don’t be disappointed and order yours early. The fantastic Jiggery Pokery Ceilidh Band will be playing.

Contact Edna Harris for tickets 019755 63548 ms.edna.harris@gmail.com

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’ own posts are seen, they are shared. Feel free to tag The BULLetin to make sure.

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 Aboyne 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.

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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

Business is a piece of cake for Chloe, 18 The perfect place for your pet.

Heading away on holiday? Your cat will be comfortable and cared for at the brand new, purpose built Cattery in the heart of Glenbuchat.

Rest assured, your’re in safe hands.

www.catzcattery.com How many of us can say we started a business before the age of 18?

Big hand for Chloe Lawson, who did exactly that when she opened Chloe’s Kitchen Creations in May this year, serving daily takeaway breakfasts, lunches, cakes and coffee from the venue behind the former bank building in Main Street.

Previously an employee of Tick Tock Play, Chloe did a cake decorating course in her spare time and soon found business was booming.

With a lot of help from friends, family and a few other village business people, she opened on May 1st, and celebrated her 18th birthday just a few weeks later.

You can find Chloe at 56 Main Street, Alford, call her on 07788 212120, email chloeskitchencreations@gmail.com, or seek out her page on Facebook.

Open weekdays 8-4, weekends 10-4, Chloe also makes celebration cakes and bakes to order, just get in touch.

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Your Community Campus From swimming to spin classes, find out what else is happening at Alford Community Campus by just dropping in, emailing alford.campus@aberdeenshire. gov.uk, visiting www.livelifeaberdeenshire. org.uk and following the links to Alford, or calling 01975 562922. Open: Monday-Friday 6.30am-10pm Saturday 9.30am- 4pm Sunday 11am-7pm

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

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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 Men’s Shed John McMillan, 019755 62885 john-millbrech@hotmail.co.uk Howe Trinity Craft Group Aileen Low, 019755 62106 33aileen@gmail.com 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 & District Garden Club Community Room, Community Campus, every third Tuesday Morag Watson, 019755 62538 moraglwatson@icloud.com Donside Enamelling Group Fridays every fortnight from 12-4pm in Glenbuchat Hall Bothy.

Helen Murray, 019755 62131 helen804@gmail.com Cushnie Handbell Ringers Cushnie Church, Mondays , 1.30pm-3pm Mrs Mary Penny, 01339 883271 Alford SWI Alford Upper Public Hall, Kingsford Road Mrs Anne Stallard, 019755 63859

Second Thursday of the month, 7.30pm Alford & District Rotary Club Haughton Arms Hotel, Main Street, Alford 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 Fairtrade Ann Wilkinson, 019755 62382 alfordfairtradegroup@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 Genealogy Group Library, Alford Community Campus Val Lyons, 019755 62003 valerie.lyons25@btinternet.com Last Saturday of month 10.30am-12 noon Scottish Country Dancing Group Howe Trinity Parish Church Hall 110 Main Street, Alford Mrs Alice Kemp, 019755 63459 Wednesday, 8pm – 10pm Alford Badminton Club Alford Community Campus Games Hall George Matthew, 019755 62600 Mon + Thurs 7.30pm-10.30pm 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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Foodbank 15 Gillian Frost 12 John Watson Boilers 7 K&A Anderson 9 Kirkwood Homes 24 Myriad Pro 11 Plan A Electrical 7 Reiki With Maryisa 14 Ronald Hay 5 Strachan’s 23 Tax Assist 15 Transform Foot Hlth 21 Tutti Frutti Yoga 5 W&R Murray 9

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