Alford BULLetin 9 (Spring 18)

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Issue 9, Spring 2018

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A Community Magazine for Alford

Inside your Spring issue:

... 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?

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Contents News/Clubs 4 Wildlife Explorers 7 DCC Contacts 8 AVA 10 Community Action Plan 14 GMT Season 17 Douneside House 19 Events 20 Cllr Contacts 21 Transform Foot Health 25 Club Directory 28 Advertisers’ Index 30 Ad Rates & Copy Dates 31

Pic: Melissa Grieff Welcome to Issue 9 of The BULLetin.

Spring has sprung! Or hopefully it will have by the time it comes to deliver the BULLetin... Well done to anyone and everyone who dug themselves or others out of the recent snow dump to keep the area moving, safe and supplied.

Our cover photo comes from the Grampian Transport Museum and you can read all about their 2018 season on p17 and learn about new Alford business Transform Foot Health on p25. Details of the draft Howe of Alford Community Action Plan are on p14.

Thank you to all our advertisers and contributors, and to John Black of Red Driving School for assisting with deliveries.

If you want your group, organisation, business or event to feature in The BULLetin, get in touch.

Cat Houston Design/Editor

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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

Curling Club’s pride in new cabin

The Vale of Alford Curling Club is delighted to see its new clubhouse and store in place following a devastating fire which destroyed the Murray Park venue.

The clubhouse, and all its contents, was inexplicably and suspiciously burnt to the ground on the night of July 12th 2015.

As well the building, all the memorabilia, trophies and equipment from the club’s 140-year history was lost.

Since then the club’s members have been hard at work, fundraising the £21,000 required to replace it, with much support from the local community.

Monies have been raised via the KT Bike Run, a car boot sale, the Alford

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Charity Ball at Tullynessle and collection boxes in shops, to name but a few, as well as successful applications to the Co-op Local Fund and Marr Area Partnership.

The historic club dates back to 1874 and aims to preserve the traditions and sport of curling outdoors in rural Aberdeenshire.

When there is ice they meet at 2-4pm and 7-9pm, seven days a week. This is publicised on their Facebook page.

You can find them there or contact Allan Taylor on 07834 946557, or email allantaylor2001962@gmail.com.

More fundraising is still required to complete the project. If you can help the club achieve that, get in touch.

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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

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Meet the Wildlife Explorers

Here’s a wee gem you may not know about: a monthly nature club for kids, which shows them a variety of environments to engage with, and all for £1 a pop.

Kemnay Wildlife Explorers are part of the biggest junior environmental club in the world and are also part of the RSPB. Their activities are aimed at 7 to 12-yearolds, though they have some younger and older members too.

Meeting once a month (except June and December), usually the last Friday evening or Saturday afternoon of the month in various places, indoors and outdoors, activities have included a Bat Night, Fungal Foray, Big Garden Birdwatch and Badger Crafts.

Meetings are about 90 minutes long and parents are welcome to take part.

All under-8s must be accompanied by an adult to comply with insurance conditions.

They ask £1 per child for each meeting.

There lots of interesting things on their Spring programme and in April they are inviting Aberdeen Wildlife Watch Group

to come to their Springwatch Walk so they can show off the local area. Contact Patricia Snowdon (ceci945a@gmail.com) or Lorna Bell (01330 860383) to let them know if you are coming along, need transport to the event or for any other information.

Details of the remaining Spring dates: April 28th, Saturday 2pm Springwatch Walk We’re experts at this now so we’ve invited Aberdeen Wildlife Watch Group to join us and show off our patch.

Monymusk Village Hall and area May 26th, Saturday 2pm Beastie Hunt Minibeasts If we find anything bigger, that’s fine too.

Bennachie. Meet at Donview car park July 7th (instead of June), Saturday 2pm Dragons & Damsels at the Castle Toni Watt will lead us on our quest to see dragonflies and damselflies at Castle Fraser’s pond. No swords or armour necessary!

Castle Fraser. Meet in car park.

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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

Health Board role An opportunity has arisen to join the Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Integrated Joint Board (IJB).

You don’t need any official qualifications but will be asked to attend at least one meeting every month. There can be several long papers to read through before a meeting so do consider this too.

It is a great opportunity to influence the development of Health and Social Care in Aberdeenshire so if you do have the time and the patience, it could be worth considering.

To find out more information on the Public Representatives role and request an information pack visit www.aberdeenshire. gov.uk.

You can also request an information pack by contacting Amanda Harkness, on 01467 537736 or email integration@ aberdeenshire.gov.uk

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Access courses to help your group

Being an effective voluntary organisation or community group can mean navigating a minefield of regulations, compliance, reporting and funding. It’s the everyday, challenging reality of working in the Third sector.

AVA is delighted to open its new Spring/Summer 2018 training programme for bookings. Booking forms and more information can be found on the website www.avashire.org.uk/calendar.html The aim at AVA is to provide quality, cost-effective training on topics that are most relevant to your needs as a voluntary organisation, community group or social enterprise. The 2018 Programme offers regular half-day and full-day training courses all over Aberdeenshire for your staff, volunteers, trustees and committee members.

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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

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The Aberwood is a cleverly designed terraced two bedroom home. The light and airy entrance hall opens into a stylish fitted kitchen, complete with integrated, Smeg appliances. The hallway continues to a bright, spacious living room with French doors leading to the private rear garden. Upstairs, there is a generously proportioned master bedroom featuring built-in wardrobe. The second bedroom also comes with built-in wardrobes. Completing the upstairs of this home is a family bathroom.

The Corrywood is a much-admired three-bedroom home with impressive dual-aspect windows. Inside, there is a light and airy living room and a large breakfasting kitchen incorporating premium Smeg appliances and French doors to the garden. Upstairs, the master bedroom has the benefit of a walk-in dresser as well as a built-in wardrobe and en-suite facilities The second of the three bedrooms also has a built-in wardrobe and the family bathroom comes complete with fitted vanity furniture.

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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

Howe of Alford Community Action Plan A draft Community Action Plan (CAP) has been created to give locals a final chance to review the issues and proposed actions before it is published later this summer.

The 2017 CAP has been prepared by a steering group under the auspices of Donside Community Council (DCC) and addresses a series of issues which have been identified as the most pressing by the Howe of Alford community.

The last CAP for the area – “Oor Alford” – was developed in 2010. A number of key issues were identified and delivered, but the primary focus was the creation of the Community Campus, which would provide a 21st century learning experience for all senior school pupils within the Howe as well as replacement nursery and primary schools.

The campus opened in October 2015 and has brought wider educational opportunities as well as leisure and recreational facilities for the use of the wider community.

Discussions between Marr Area Partnership and Donside Community Council (DCC) in 2016 led to the setting up of a steering group to undertake the development of a new Plan. Six themes and their key projects for action have been identified as follows: THEME 1 Alford Community Campus • Develop better transport links to Campus from Alford and surrounding area • Create a Café Culture in the Campus with extended hours • Make the Campus Sports and Arts facilities available to the Community • Bring the cost of using the Campus to an affordable level.

• Develop a Campus Users Group to liaise on these issues THEME 2 Transport, Recreation and Leisure • Traffic control and speeding • Improved Public Transport within the Howe and links to other areas • Safety of road users • Walking paths for leisure, and to and from schools • Cycle lanes, cycle paths and cycling related facilities • Improved signage • Maintenance and development of community resources THEME 3 Community Health, Well-being and Social Care • Develop a Health and Social Care policy which delivers care locally • Safety within the Howe of Alford • Speeding • Community care, including a Befriending Service • Very Sheltered Housing

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THEME 4 Sports and Recreation Facilities • Re-development of the Haughton Park • Development a specialised bike track in the Haughton Park • Delivery of the ongoing projects of the Men’s Shed and Curling Club Hut • Replacement of the Scout Hut • Better play park facilities THEME 5 Alford Village Amenities • Provide aesthetic improvements to the village to enhance the visual impact and improve signage.

• Improve car parking facilities, specifically the main village care park, and at land adjacent to the Alford Heritage Museum • Bring greater coherence by improving communication about community events through an events calendar.

• Re-develop the Haughton Park THEME 6 Housing, Domestic Services and Telecommunications • Better access to recycling centre in terms of capacity, opening times, facilities, layout and access.

• Consideration of community options for the collection of garden waste.

• Improvement of telecommunication facilities, specifically broadband speeds and Public access Wi-Fi at the Alford Community Campus • Housing strategy within the village needs to be revisited given the changing demographics of the area as well as the economic climate within NE Scotland.

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The Future? It’s Electric!

GTM’s season set to sizzle with new exhibits Grampian Transport Museum is celebrating the 35th anniversary of its opening in April 1983. From a small collection of locally owned cars it has grown into a fully accredited acclaimed museum.

When it opens for the season on 30 March the museum will also be celebrating the birth of the electric vehicle (EV). It might seem that electric cars are a recent invention in response to climate concerns, but the first commercial EVs were built in the 1890s. But the real celebration is the creation by a little known local hero, Robert Davidson, who made the world’s first passenger carrying electric vehicle in Aberdeen in 1839!

Robert Davidson was a chemist and inventor. Not much is known of the details of his electric carriage but it was reported as capable of carrying two passengers in the Union street premises where Davidson staged his electromagnetism exhibition in 1839.

The Aberdeen Banner prophesied that electromagnetic machinery “will in no distant date supplant steam”. It turned out that Robert Davidson was in fact some 60 years ahead of his time.

He subsequently built a fullsized battery-powered locomotive named “Galvani” that he successfully demonstrated on the new Glasgow to Edinburgh railway in 1842. At 16 feet long and weighing six tons it pulled a passenger coach at 4mph. It was reported that steam locomotive workers broke it up after its demonstration run, fearing the competition.

In recognition of Robert Davidson’s important historical step and the subsequent stop start growth of EVs the museum has an exhibition this season

entitled “It’s Electric”, showing the story of the electric car from the Davidson’s pioneering days to the present and importantly, probing the future.

The museum has built a full-size working replica of the motor and its battery. A model of the electric motor and of his electric locomotive and the passenger coach it pulled built will also be displayed both courtesy of the Steam Museum in Dublin.

The museum will also be exhibiting a replica of the first car to reach 100kph (60mph) in 1898 - “La Jamais Contente So from the first EV in 1839, through record breaking performance in the 1890s to today when 1% of global car sales are electric, the battery operated Lunar Rover is still on the moon and a Tesla electric car is on an Elon Musk rocket heading towards Mars who knows the future growth of electric powered vehicles. It is likely to be rapid.

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Business In Focus: Douneside House Modern health club’s origins are steeped in history

Sir Alexander MacRobert purchased the Burnside Estate (now known as Douneside House) just outside the village of Tarland, near Aboyne, as a holiday home for his family in 1888.

During the early 1900s, the MacRobert family added extra rooms and a tower, transforming the property into the spectacular country house and gardens which are to be admired today.

Douneside House is owned and run by the MacRobert Trust in memory of Lady MacRobert, who wished for the house to remain a place of tranquillity and peace.

The MacRobert family were well known locally as significant philanthropists, which is why, following her three sons’ tragic deaths in accidents relating to aviation and WW2, Lady MacRobert decided to set up a charitable trust in their honour in 1943.

All surplus profits generated at Douneside are either re-invested into the estate, or donated to charitable causes. Every year the Trust donates almost £1m to charitable organisations and it has supported many organisations and initiatives in the local area.

Lady MacRobert also wished for Douneside House to be used as a holiday home for members of the British Armed Services and this valued tradition is continued with special discounted rates available for serving or retired members of the armed forces throughout the year.

Douneside Health Club is located within the grounds of Douneside House.

There are various Health Club membership options available – from monthly payas-you-go to a full platinum membership – which includes access to all Health Club’s facilities and fitness classes. In addition, platinum members can enjoy various benefits at Douneside House, including an overnight stay and discounted dining at their fantastic restaurant which offers the region’s only 3 AA Rosette dining experience. Douneside’s menu features culinary delights using the finest local ingredients, including fresh produce grown organically in their kitchen garden. You can even join their exclusive Dining Club.

More info: www.dounesidehouse.co.uk . www.themacroberttrust.org.uk

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.....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.

Alford Heritage Museum reopens for the season on Sunday 1st of April with a Craft Fair and fun for all the family from 12-4pm.

Thereafter the centre will be open seven days a week from 12-4pm until the season ends.

Staff are happy to offer private tours for groups of all ages all year round and can also offer teas and coffees by prior arrangement.

Access for wheelchairs throughout the museum is easy and we have a chair for visitors to use on site.

Entry prices are adults £6, over-60s £5, children £3 019755 62906 email: alfordheritagemuseum@yahoo.co.uk

Season’s events at GMT

Museum reopens for season Friday 30 March Electric Vehicle Gathering Sunday 1 April Easter Family Funtime Wednesday 4 April How Many Left?

Sunday 27 May Military Vehicle Tattoo Sunday 10 June 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

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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

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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?

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Business In Focus: Transform Foot Health New practitioner aims to keep your tootsies in top condition

Foot Health Practitioner Emily Carter is based in Alford, and offers friendly and professional foot care treatments in your home.

She told The Fountain: “I am asked so often ‘but why feet?’. It is simple, I strive to reduce pain and increase mobility, and that in itself is amazing.”

A Foot Health Practitioner (FHP) is qualified to provide routine footcare and maintenance. FHPs can assess the condition of your feet, treat as appropriate and then refer when necessary.

An appointment with Transform Foot Health will always start with a full foot overview, followed by a discussion and then treatment. Treatment plans are available for people who require long-term foot care.

Emily can help with regular problems such as corns and calluses, as well as offer advice on foot care for people with with conditions such as diabetes.

She added: “I am a friendly local lady. I offer a mobile service and will come to your home. I love meeting people and learn so much from my clients at every appointment.

“Please feel free to check out my credentials on the Register for Foot Health Practitioners at www.footreg.org.

“I am also part of SAC Register for Foot Health Practitioners.”

To keep your feet healthy and in good condition, make an appointment. Your feet will love you for it! To find out more, you can reach Emily using the contacts on the ad opposite.

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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 & 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 Martial Art 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

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