Ballater Victoria Week Programme 2018

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DUCK RACE SCARECROW TRAIL HOBBY HORSE TRIALS HIGHLAND GAMES CARTIE RACE VEHICLE PARADE DOG SHOW LEGO SESSIONS BUTTONY PICNIC SMALL PETS TV QUIZ SHOW KIDS’ EVENTS DISCOS! MUSIC SPORTS! HISTORY

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About BVW Initiated in 1987 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s accession and to raise funds for the refurbishment of the Victoria and Albert Halls, Ballater Victoria Week raises thousands of pounds for local groups every year.

On top of that, more groups benefit from Duck Race ticket sales and through their own fundraising at BVW events. The following groups received donations ranging from £100 to £750 as a result of the monies raised from last year’s BVW. Help us raise even more for worthy groups and organisations in 2018 by supporting BVW and Being Amused.

Ballater Winter Festival 750.00 Victoria & Albert Halls 250.00 SWI 100.00 Upper Deeside Swimming Club 100.00 Braemar Creative Festival 100.00 Ballater Toddler Group 100.00 Busy Bees 100.00 Ballater Eagle 100.00 Ballater Pipe Band 100.00

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Aboyne Canoe Club 100.00 Upper Deeside Music 100.00

Thanks to Everyone Who Made It Happen!

Hiya!

Contents Box Office Info

Prize Draw

p4

Duck Race

p7&48

Scarecrows

p8-9

Pet Shows

p18-19

Programme

Ceilidh

p28-9

Map

p54

Friday 4th

p11

Saturday 5th

Sunday 6th

p12

Monday 7th

Tuesday 8th

p17

Wednesday 9th

p30

Thursday 10th

Friday 11th

p36 p40

Welcome to Ballater Victoria Week 2018 and thank you for joining us. We hope you enjoy yourselves!

What’s on? We plan to go ahead again with the popular cartie race after the parade, go mad with Lego, and, of course, we’ll be amusing you with Pet Shows, Scarecrows and Ducks galore!

Many of BVW’s events are free and it would not happen without the support of countless folk from the village and round about who give their time, knowledge and skills, for gratis. To each and every one of them the committee extends its grateful thanks. We are also especially indebted to our sponsors and advertisers.

We value your feedback and you can let us know what you think about the events you take part in using the contacts overleaf.

Please enjoy all that this year’s Victoria Week has to offer, take a good look at what’s going on and, above all,

Saturday 12th

p44

Be Amused. Love BVW

Sunday 13th

p48

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p38

p13 p23

www.ballatervictoriaweek.co.uk

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Box Office Opening Times Sat 4 Aug –10am-5pm Sun 5 – 10am-5pm Mon 6 – 10am-5pm Tue 7 – 10am-5pm Wed 8 – 10am-5pm Thu 9 – 10am-1pm Fri 10 – 10am-5pm Sat 11 – 10am-5pm Sun 12 – 10am-1pm The Victoria Week Box Office, located on the Church Green, will be open for tickets, information, merchandise, the latest updates, Duck Tickets, Scarecrow Trail maps and tickets from Saturday 4 August at 10am. Tickets for events (except Highland Games) can be purchased from the Box Office and, if any available, on the door at events. BVW reserves the right to sell tickets in advance of August 4. Some events MUST be booked in advance; see event details. All information in this brochure is correct at time of going to press. Check the boards outside the Box Office or our website or Facebook for any lastminute changes. The Box Office is run by a team of fabulously friendly local volunteers, to whom the committee offers its warmest thanks. Thanks too to the Ballater & District Old People’s and Over-50s’ Association for the use of their wee hut.

Ballater Victoria Week 2018 is brought to you by: Adrian Scripps (co-ordinator) Val Norton (secretary and box office) Bill Brown (treasurer) ... plus Carole Nicoll, Sheila Sedgwick, Lesley McCracken, Liz Robinson, Cat Houston, Andy Wimbush, Gary Boden, Lilias & Malcolm Lovie, St Kentigern’s Church Folk, The Deeside Inn Folk, Lizzie and Ryah and a whole host of other countless crazy people. Thank you x

POLITE NOTICE TO PARENTS/CARERS:

YOUR CHILDREN REMAIN YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AT BVW EVENTS.

This is YOUR week... and we like to know what you think

www.ballatervictoriaweek.co.uk info@ballatervictoriaweek.co.uk Find us on FB, Twitter + Inst . Stop us in the street (expect to walk and talk!)

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Designed by BVW COMMUNICATIONS Photos by Cat Houston, unless otherwise stated; Words Carole Nicoll/Cat Houston

Aberdeenshire’s Leading Cycle Centre Shuttle Service Now Available

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Guided Bike Rides Repairs, Accessories and Clothing Bike Hire New and Used Bike Sales Santa Cruz Test Centre Hire Bikes Delivered and Collected Trail Information and Route Cards Over 100 Bikes On Display Trailers and Tag-a-longs

The Pavilion, Victoria Road, Ballater AB35 5QQ 013397 55864 www.cyclehighlands.com

Prize Draw 2018 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10)

Queen Victoria was a very keen on drawing and small pets; this is picture of a rabbit she did...

There’s 10 rabbits within these pages (not including this one). If you can find them all you could win dinner for two at The Keiller Brasserie with Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Craigendarroch.

Take your entry to the Box Office or go to our Facebook or website and message/email us with your answers... happy searching!

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The Duck Races - sunday 12 august Join the Duck Race with a Difference!

Each ticket colour raises money for a different local group or charity (see opposite), and you get a chance to win £250...

Pick your beneficiary and numbers and make sure you are on the Green Sunday, waving your team colours!

Ticket information can be found on p48. #onlyinBallater

Sponsored by: Scottish Fire and Rescue (Ballater)

Thank you!

Church Green, 1pm

1st Prize £250 . Second £100 . Third £50

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The Scarecrow Trail

Grab a map from the Box Office (£3) and trail the village on foot, bike or car looking for the bird scarers. Vote for your favourite Home, Business and Society entries and they and you could win a prize. Look out for the Best Dressed Buttony Bears this year too!

There are cash prizes to the Best Home: 1st (£100), 2nd (£50) and 3rd (£25).

Entries should be on display all week and the winners are announced on Sunday August 12th after the Duck Race on the Green.

All voting forms returned to the Box Office will also be entered into a free prize draw for a bottle of wine from the Glen Lui Hotel.

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ALL WEEK! Graeme’s Vintage Toy Train Heaven

The Old Post Office, Netherley Place 11am-4pm exc Fri 4th, £D The trains on display are tinplate toys made during the last 100 years, both at home and abroad. The collection began at Christmas 1956, when a then four-year-old received his first clockwork Hornby train set, every boy’s gift of choice at the time.

Over the years, additions were made, culminating in what you see today. The display includes both clockwork and electric trains, and possibly live steam fuelled by methylated spirits...! Watch the trains go round, and revel in nostalgia. Should your old train set still be up in the loft, and you would like to see it running again, bring it along to the Old Post Office during BVW. Our quality is never an accident; it is always the result of intelligent effort

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Lochnagar Indian brasserie Fully Licensed

“Such a great Indian restaurant in the centre of a small Highland village, unbelievable ... can only say, if you’re in the neighbourhood, go there and taste it yourself.”

All major credit and debit cards accepted Open Mon-Sun 12-2pm and 5-11pm 2 Church Square, Ballater, AB35 5NE 10% Discount on Takeaway Big parties catered for inside and outside Online Bookings Taken

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Booking Advised 01339 755611

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Friday 3 August Deeside Books Presents...

The Where’s Wally Extravaganza: Pick up your list of participating businesses at Deeside Books thoughout BVW and start your search for Wally in Ballater. Return your entry by Saturday 11th August for a chance to win some lovely book prizes.

The free prize draw will take place at Deeside Books on Saturday 11th August at 3pm.

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ROWAN JEWELLERY Large selection of fine + silver jewellery

Silver, Gold & Platinum Modern & Vintage Unique Hand Made Jewellery Statuary in Bronze Quaichs, Hip Flasks & Kilt Pins Wedding Bands

Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm . 013397 55122/07725 222762 1 Victoria Road Ballater, AB35 5QQ www.rowanjewellery.com . rowanballater@gmail.com

Saturday 4 August Potted Sports Church Green 2.30pm, FREE

For children aged up to 11. Older ones welcome to keep score and help Gary keep them in order!

Prizes for the winning team. Arrive 2.30pm to get in a team; sports start 3pm.

Going in Style (12A)

Albert Hall/MS Room, 7pm for 8pm, ÂŁ13

Three seniors, who are on benefits, living hand to mouth and even being reduced to eating dog food at times, decide they have had enough. So, they plan to rob the bank that absconded with their money.

This special film night is in aid of Crathie Opportunity Holidays. COH makes it possible for disabled people to enjoy a holiday in this most beautiful part of Scotland by providing suitable accommodation of the highest standards.

Price includes wine and a delicious buffet served from 7pm in the Albert Hall. Tickets available by calling 013397 42100 or from the BVW Box Office.

Brought to you by Ballater Films – THANK YOU!

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SUNday 5 August Parade day!

Vehicle Parade

Bridge Street, 1pm, FREE Always a highlight of BVW, the vehicle parade will have an eclectic range of transport on display in Monaltrie Park and following the pipe band round the village square at 1pm.

Last year’s vehicle count came in at 100 and ranged from million-pound hypercars through traditional classics, motor bikes, trikes and an impressive array of tractors. The vehicles will gather in Monaltrie Park from 9am, with judging at 11am, and the parade starting at 1pm.

Porsche Club BG, The Ferrari Owners Club and The Royal Deeside Festival of Speed will be attending again this year with their club stands and there will be motorbikes from a number of groups, alongside everybody’s heroes, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s Ballater crew.

Monaltrie Park is just a short walk from the centre of the village if you wish to switch between the two and grab yourself a bite to eat or cup of tea in one of the village shops or stalls but if you just can’t leave the park we will also have food and drink available on site to keep you refreshed.

If you’re reading this in advance and you want to show off your pride and joy, whatever its marque or model, there’s still time to get an entry in.

You can enter online via the website or we can normally squeeze you in if you turn up on the day.

Book Fair

Victoria Hall, 10am-5pm £1 entry

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Sunday 5

Sunday Fayre Church Green and Monaltrie Park, from 11am, FREE

A fantastic family day out which, alongside the parade, showcases a lot of what Ballater has to offer and attractions from further afield. We have some fantastic groups and businesses running stalls.

Come down and make it the best Summer Fayre for miles around. Many of the vehicle parade’s stars and featured supercars will remain in the park for some time after the parade, so make sure you take a peek there too.

Songs of Praise, Glenmuick Church, 6.30pm, £D

The combined churches of Glenmuick, St Nathalan’s and St Kentigern’s invite you to share in Songs of Praise.

The Aberdeen Citadel Salvation Army Band will lead the event.

There will be a collection to be shared between Victoria Week funds and the Salvation Army.

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Live Music

Glenaden Hotel 6-9pm, FREE

Sunday 5 Cartie Race

Bridge Steet, after the parade FREE

“Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting.” Steve McQueen As great as the Vehicle Parade is with all its hyper cars and noise, what is lacking is a speed-based competition. We’ve looked into the logistics... and we can’t afford it. However, inspired by and in conjunction with the Royal Deeside Festival of Speed and at the request of the Co-op staff, we bring you the BVW Cartie Race! Carties/Soapboxes/Bogies/Go Karts/Gravity Racers – we don’t care what you call them – will get launched from the top of Bridge Street, next to Emslies, following the Parade, to see how far they get. So come and cheer them on.

Traffic management for this year’s BVW Vehicle Parade supplied by

With over 20 years’ experience, we are a leading Event Traffic Management company in the UK

Sunday 5 Ballater Chiels Top Gear Challenge

Start 12 noon outside the Co-op, Finish approx 3pm The Chiels’ Top Gear Challenge will consist of five different modes of transport (including manpower!!) traversing five different routes and distances throughout Deeside. Hoping for a return target time of 3 hours 15mins, the challenge will be to see who comes back to the village first...

Funds will hopefully be raised via competitors having individual sponsor sheets and they plan to hold a “tote” on the day of the challenge on the church green where people can gamble on who will be first home – with cash prizes going to those who guess right .

All proceeds raised from the event will go towards our ongoing redevelopment project of the Christmas lights on the church spire (a focal point that has been missing for the last couple of years).

If anyone would like to join the Chiels in the challenge and help to raise some money for the restoration of the Xmas lights (entering any of the categories below) then feel free to contact andy.thain73@Gmail.com or 07752532864

Soft Toy Sleepover

St Kentigerns’s Church, 10.30-11.30am Calling all kids: Bring your soft toy to St Kentigern’s Church for a sleepover on Sunday 5th August, between 10.30 and 11.30. Please make sure they are tagged with their name. We will write down your child’s name and your details (email address, so we can send you the bespoke story of what the toys have been doing during your absence) Please collect the toys the following day. The church will be open from 10am – 4pm.

THe Ballater Victoria Week

Tartan £39 is available to buy at per metre plus p+p

FREE delivery to Ballater addresses

info@ballatervictoriaweek.co.uk or via Facebook/Twitter

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Monday 6 never work with children and animals day!

Messy Play

Victoria Hall, 10-11.30am £2 per child

It’s time to get messy ...a range of handson activities involving paint, foam and sand, among others. Art-gluey activities are also available, and we’ll have some non-messy pastimes to enjoy too. Wear old clothes and bring a change of clothes.

Also maybe a towel...! Suitable for ages 0-6. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sponsored by:

Larks Gallery Thank you!

Larks Gallery

Contemporary Scottish Art

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10 Braemar Road Ballater (013397) 55888 www.larksgallery.com

Monday 6 The Small Pet Show Albert Hall, noon-1pm ÂŁ1 per entry/spectator

Bring your small pet (Furry, Feathered or Exotic) to the Albert Hall sensibly caged from noon for judging at 12.30pm. Or just come in and have a look around at the menagerie people have...

Sorry, no dogs or cats welcome at this event.

Opening OpeningHours: Hours: Monday2pm 2pm--6pm 6pm Monday Tuesday - 2pm Tuesday10am Closed Wednesday10am 10am--5pm 5pm Wednesday ThursdayClosed Closed Thursday Friday noon - 5pm Friday 12 10am - 3pm

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Monday 6

Rufts Dog Show

Church Green, 2pm, £see box

A full hour of doggie fun and madness and laughter, not to be missed.

Registration for all classes takes place on the green from 12 noon where you will receive your tickets for your class or classes to allow access to the arena.

Rufts Dog Show is growing in popularity 1. Best Large Dog year after year. So come along to either 2. Best Medium Dog take part or spectate and watch the 3. Best Small Dog madness unfold in front of you.

4. Cutest puppy (up to 1 year old) Please remember to bring along your 5. Agility Round poo bags... All dogs must be on a lead 6. Musical Baskets and it is the owners’ responsibility to 7. Dog or puppy that looks most like ensure their dog/s are well behaved owner towards other dogs and humans.

8. Waggiest tail Be Amused. Be very, very Amused.

9. Dog that the judges would most like to take home Registration opens 12 noon 10. Champion of Show Entry £2.50 first category, £1 thereafter Prices per pet, per category Cash Prizes 1st – £10 2nd – £5 3rd – £2 Plus the all-important rosette!

Compere Alistair Cassie will attempt to keep order while special guest judges Deeside Cats Protection and Lesley McCracken will preside over the 10 exciting and fun Cat-E-Gories:

Sponsored by Deeside Cats Protection + Franky @ Morven View Cottages Thank you!

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Pantomime/Mascot/Hobby Horse Trials Church Green, 3pm (approx), FREE

BVW added Hobby Horses to the Pantomime Horse Trials for 2017 and a collection will be available for you to turn up and have a go. You are welcome to bring your own, bought or made, and Pantomime Horse entries can follow any theme...

So, get together with your best pal or nay-bour and join in. Charity mascots also welcome (though they cause the most trouble).

Entrants will be judged on: Parade: Competitors will be led around the ring. Good manners are essential.

Dressage: Competitors will proceed to markers and perform set movements in the correct order. The ability to conga is a must. A short round of Show Jumping or even a Race will complete the event. There will be rules, but we doubt they will be enforced. Entry is free.

Spectate if you dare.

Remembering The Past

Box Office Green, 11am-3pm ÂŁD

Hosted by the Ballater Local History Group, this popular marquee exhibition of photos from the 1850s to the present day runs from Monday to Wednesday. Featuring pictures of local characters, Ballater scenes, weather extremes, royalty and school days, among many others, the organisers hope to encourage conversation and bring back memories for local people, and generate interest for visitors too. Optional donation bucket for entry. Please support.

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Monday 6 Open 7 Days 9am-5pm 43 Bridge Street 013397 55191 Homebakes Range of Teas and Coffees

Waterproofs

Full Breakfasts

Soup

Outdoorwear

Paninis

Children’s Clothing

Walking Shoes and Boots Accessories

The Bothy

Camping Gear

The Outdoor Store

History@the Halls Mike Sheridan Room V&A Halls, 2pm, £D

Listen to stories of family feuds, a battle when the long-bow was used for the last time in the British Isles, the romance of Bonnie Prince Charlie, the discovery of a spa and the beginnings of Ballater’s development. Hear about a ruined church of historical importance, the four bridges of Ballater and the first Muckle Spate that caused so much damage. Learn of the area’s popularity with royalty from early times to the present day. Dr Sheila Sedgwick tells you all about Ballater’s fascinating history.

Sponsored by:

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Inchgeal Lodge B&B Thank you!

013397 53849 inchgealbandb@icloud.com www.inchgealbandb.co.uk

Tuesday 7 Lego Robotics Session

Mike Sheridan Room V&A Halls, 10.30am-12pm, £FREE Come and make a Lego Robot and then make it move with some technical wizardry brought to you by Aberdeenshire Library Service and Ballater Lego Club.

Just 10 spaces, email catrionahouston@yahoo. co.uk to secure yours. Age 7+

A Bear Named Buttony’s Picnic

Church Green 12noon-2pm FREE

Bring your favourite teddy and aim to have the best spread on the green. Or just chill with a sandwich and watch the world go by.

A collection of Disney Princesses will be in attendance to help lead some games, and there will be face painting and glitter tattoos. Buttony himself will make an appearance. Aboyne Ices will be in residence.

This event is to raise money for A Bear Named Buttony.

This event will only run weather permitting...

Bonnie BVW Baby

Church Green, 1pm, FREE Bonnie Baby gets a BVW makeover in this event for the under3s. Dress your child/charge in any Victoria Week theme you like – Duck, Scarecrow, Car Parade, History, Movies, Sports – take your inspiration from this programme’s pages and think... Be Amused.

Just for fun, but there are prizes too, thanks to Netherley House B&B! Older members of Ballater’s community have been invited to help choose the winners in three age categories: 0-1, u2 and u3. Can’t wait to see the photos...

If weather poor this event will move to The Glenaden Function Room

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Sponsored by: Netherley House B&B Thank you!

Remembering the Past, see p21

Tuesday 7

History@theHalls

Mike Sheridan Room, 2pm, £D

Sandy Dolan presents his talk “James Scott Skinner 1843-1927: The Strathspey King”. The greatest exponent of our national music, James Scott Skinner taught the children of Queen Victoria’s tenantry at Balmoral how to play the fiddle, and he knew John Brown. He was the first to make fiddle recordings and visited America twice, in 1893 and 1926, taking part in fiddle competitions.

Highland Hustle

Ballater Primary School, 7.30pm, £5 A Highland Dance-inspired workout, suitable for all levels, have fun, shape up!

Buttony Bear A Bear Named Buttony is a project which creates cuddly toys with stomas on their abdomens just like their young owners The small openings, which are made for medical reasons, can often be traumatic for very young children.

But by giving them furry friends who have the same thing, the charity – set up by friends from Ballater – hopes to help them feel less different and better understand what is happening to them.

Jenny Gow, project director of A Bear Named Buttony, said: “The idea is to give them a friend that’s just like them.”

More than a dozen north-east children who have undergone complex surgeries have been given specially-made teddy bears to help them feel less lonely.

To find out more check out their Facebook page

BVW Van is on hire from www.vans2u.com

The

Riverside

Garage 24hr fuel

Service and Repairs Bottled Gas New and Used Cars MOT Testing Forecourt Shop Tyres and Accessories Tullich Road, Ballater 55323 Debit and Credit Cards Accepted

Tuesday 7

The TV Quiz Show Quiz, Victoria Hall, 7.30pm, ÂŁ3pp Ade has some silly ideas...but this one was brilliant last year! Come as a team or come as you are to battle your wits against the greatest TV quizmasters.

Taking inspiration from the likes of The Generation Game, Blankety Blank, The Weakest link, The Price Is Right, Blockbusters and A Question of Sport etc, expect a lorra lorra laffs. Prizes and Raffle too.

Dress up? Up to you...

Max team number of six, flexible if kids included!

Sponsored by:

HM Sheridan Thank you!

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BVW 2018

FRIday 3

Medieval Banquet: AH, 6:30-11:30 pm, £35

Saturday 4

Potted Sports: CG, 2.30pm, F Film: Going in Style: AH/MS, 7pm for 8pm, £13

Sunday 5

Book Fair: VH, 10am-5pm, £1 Sunday Fayre: CG from 11am, F entry Chiels Top Gear Challenge: CG, 12-3 Vehicle Parade: BS, 1pm, F Cartie Race: BS, after parade, F Songs of Praise: GC, 6.30pm, D

Monday 6

Key

AH/VH Albert/Victoria Hall BG Ballater Golf Club BO Victoria Week Box Office BoV Burn O’Vat Visitor Centre BL Ballater Library BS Bridge Street CG Church Green CL Chapel Loch CV Crathie Visitor Centre DI Deeside Inn GC Glenmuick Church GH Glenaden Hotel MS Mike Sheridan Room (VH) MP Monaltrie Park PS Ballater Primary School RD River Dee/Royal Bridge SS Station Square SK St Kentigern’s Church F – Free event D – Donation

Messy Play: VH, 10-11.30am, £2 Remembering The Past: CG, 11-3pm, D Small Pet Show: AH, 12 noon, £1 History @ The Halls: MS 2pm, D Rufts Dog Show: CG, 2pm, £varies Hobby Horse Trials: after dog show

Tuesday 7

Lego Robotics: MS, 10.30-noon, F Remembering The Past: CG, 11-3pm, D Buttony Bear’s Picnic, CG, 12-2, F Bonnie BVW Baby: CG, 1pm, F History @ The Halls: MS 2pm, D Highland Hustle: PS, 7.30pm, £5 TV Quiz Show Quiz: VH, 7.30pm, £3pp

Programme of Events Wednesday 8

Storytelling: BL, 10am, F The BIG BVW Lego Event: VH, 11-1pm drop-in, F Remembering The Past: CG, 11-3pm, D Family Putting: BG, 11am-3pm, F/£1 Bowling Club Open Day: BG, 11-3.30pm, £1 Strawberry Tea: GC, 2-4pm Puppet Show: MS, 3pm, D Fishing: CL, 11-2pm, F Film: Greatest Showman Singalong: VH, 7pm for 8pm, D

Thursday 9

Ballater Highland Games: MP, 10am, £10/£2 Beat Retreat: CG, 7pm, D Ceilidh: VH, 7.30pm, £10/£5

Friday 10

CLAN Afternoon Tea: DI, 2-4pm, £6 It’s A Knockout: CG, 6.30pm, F Night Hunters and their Prey: 8pm – late

Saturday 11

Car Boot Sale: CG, 10.30am> Focus Craft Fair: VH, 10-4pm Family Disco: AH, 6.30-8pm, u11s, £2 Haunted Halls, 8pm, £5

Sunday 12

Antiques Fair: VH, 10am-4pm, £1 Ecumenical Church Service: GC, 11am Duck Race: CG, 1pm, £2.50/F

Don’t forget! the Scarecrow Trail!

maps £3 from the Box Office all week, see p8 for details

...or your Duck Race Tickets

£2.50 each from the Box Office see p7 and p48 for details

Map p54

Wednesday 8 Quine VictoRyah’s Reading Group (Storytime) Ballater Library 10-11am, FREE

Bring your favourite picture/story book or just grab one from the carpet for a storytelling session with a difference...

An informal event for 0-11 years.

Remembering the Past, see p21 Strawberry Teas, Glenmuick Church Hall, 2.30-4pm Ballater Winter Festival Christmas Lights Switch-on Ice Rink Fun and Games Santa’s Grotto Stalls Food Film

November 24 + 25 Ballater Find us on Facebook

wednesday 8 NEW! The BIG BVW LEGO Event, Victoria Hall, 11am-1pm,F The BIG BVW Lego Event was just massive last year so we thought we’d move it to the larger Victoria Hall for 2018 so there is space for everyone to play.

Ballater Lego Club is trying to BUILD BALLATER this summer and two workshops leading up to BVW have been based on just that. You can come and join the party as this event, where you can add to the village construction and see the Old Royal Station project the club has been working on, or just do your own thing with a multitude of different bricks.

Suitable for ages 3-99, children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Megablocks thanks to Quantity Surveyors McCue & Porter for their support of this event.

Ballater Lego Club

Ballater’s Lego Club meets at Ballater School every Tuesday after school until 5pm.

Pupils from P4-7+ welcome.

Spaces are limited and priority will be given to Ballater School pupils but if you or your child wants to join, just get in touch.

We have free play and structured activities to suit all Lego fanatics.

Lego Club is FREE and relies on volunteers to run. If you want to help, contact Cat at catrionahouston@yahoo.co.uk or 013397 55243.

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wednesday 8 - sports + crafts Family Putting

Ballater Golf Club 11am-3pm £1, u15s FREE With Family Putting you can play as often as you like to beat your own score or anybody else’s. There are no age limits and there are prizes for the highest-scoring lady and gentleman, boy and girl. Clubs and balls are available if required.

Bowling Club Open Day,

Ballater Golf Club 11am-3.30pm, £1

After a round of putting, you can try your hand at bowls. Members of the bowling club will be on hand at the bowling green to show you what to do.

The Auld Kirk Coffee Lounge A small but daily changing selection of sweet and savoury pastries, cakes, seasonal soup and sandwiches and a daily special served in stylish surroundings.

Locally roasted coffee and quality loose leaf tea.

Try our special afternoon tea, served in the lounge from 2 to 4pm – bookings essential, gift vouchers now available.

Now open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am Find us on Facebook email info@theauldkirk.com 31 Braemar Road Ballater 013397 55762

Puppet Show

Mike Sheridan Room V&A Halls, 3pm, £D

Puppet Show ‘We Don’t Want Your Rubbish’ - A fishy story written and performed by the Ballater Library Craft Club kids.

Suitable for children aged 3 upwards on Wednesday 8th August at the library at 3pm.

The Craft club children are hosting a puppet show with the felt puppets they made during craft club, using the puppet theatre kindly donated

by Deeside Books.

There will be a free prize draw at the end off the show to win some books donated by Deeside Books.

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singalong! - wednesday

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The Greatest Showman Singalong Victoria Hall, 7pm for 8pm, £D

We can barely contain our excitement about this special event from Ballater Films.

Making use of the larger Victoria Hall, we plan to raise the roof!

Sing along to your favourite tunes from this fabulous film starring Hugh Jackman as the greatest showman, PT Barnum, or hear them for the first time – you will not be disappointed! Also stars Zac Efron and Zendaya. A range of refreshments will be available, including from Shorty’s Ice Cream, and we are on the lookout for circus acts to entertain you on the way in... Entry by donation to Ballater Films. Licensed bar and raffle.

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BY APPOINTMENT TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN BAKERS AND CONFECTIONERS

One of Scotland’s better bakers

Fresh Bread Baked Daily Speciality Balmoral Bread Salad Bar & Hot Take-away Food always available Golf Road, Ballater. tel: 013397 55474

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Try For A Trout!

Chapel Loch, 11-2pm FREE A special opportunity to learn the delights of fly fishing from the friendly and experienced team that is Ballater Angling Association, just a mile or so outside the village in the beautiful setting of Chapel Loch. For directions head to Box Office for a map.

Thursday 9 Edibles and Medicinals: Wild Food Walk Burn o’Vat VC, 2-4pm FREE: BOOKING ESSENTIAL on 013398 81667

Event organised by Marr Ranger in partnership with Scottish Natural Heritage.

Long before supermarkets and pharmacies, people had to feed and doctor themselves with the plants around them. Find out which plants they used and try some wild foods! Includes 1.5km/1 mile walk on good paths with some inclines.

Bring outdoor clothing suited to weather & sensible footwear. Under 18’s must be accompanied. Event organised by Aberdeenshire Council Ranger Service & Scottish Natural Heritage for Ballater Victoria Week: http://www.ballatervictoriaweek.co.uk/

MEET: Burn o’ Vat Visitor Centre, near Dinnet AB34 5NB CONTACT: Muir of Dinnet NNR Manager on 013398 81667

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Thursday 9 August

Games Day!

Ballater Highland Games

Monaltrie Park, from 10am ÂŁ10/ÂŁ2

Ballater Highland Games were instituted in 1864, and have been held each year since then, apart from the war years. Gates open at 10am, competitions start at 11am and the village’s annual treat has its formal opening with the arrival of the combined pipe bands around noon.

There are highland dancing and piping competitions, track and light field events, including a hill race, and many famous athletes and champions have competed at Ballater in the heavy field events. The latter are included in the Glenfiddich Heavy Events Championship and the Grampian Games Qualifying Championship, which encourages the younger athletes in the heavy field events.

Ballater Games prides itself in having something for everyone, young and old alike, with food and drinks outlets, an interesting variety of craft and trade stands, and a fun fair.

Make sure you pick up a Games Programme Brochure from the BVW Box Office or from the many outlets around the village.

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BHG Photos by Amy Muir Photography

Thursday 9 August Beat Retreat

Church Green, 7pm approx ÂŁD

Ballater Pipe Band will perform a Beat Retreat on the Church Green under the direction of Ballater Highland Games ViceChairman Scott Fraser. The event will be stewarded by head pipe band steward Iain Buchan and his Games stewards. The Drummers and Pipers will be under the command of Honorary Lead Drum Major Ian Esson and Pipe Major James Cooper. There will be a bucket collection for A Bear Named Buttony who will be making a special guest appearance. Please give what you can and enjoy this very special spectacle.

Games Day!

EDWARD J EMSLIE House Furnishers & Floor Covering Specialists

Carpets Wooden Flooring Vinyls Karndean Amtico Blinds Soft Furnishings Beds Log Baskets Fireside accessories Gifts We are a well-established family-owned business.

We work hard to ensure we offer our customers a warm welcome, competitive prices and great customer service.

We look forward to meeting you.

Station Square, Ballater, AB35 5RB www.edwardjemsliecarpets.co.uk 013397 55005 info@tedemslie.com

Thursday 9 August

Post-games CEILIDH

Victoria Hall, 7.30pm £10/£5 u16s

The Blaeberries Band will bring a foot-stomping ceilidh for all ages from 8pm. Doors 7.30pm. Licensed Bar. Raffle. Be Amused.

LUXURY LODGES TO RENT • On-site leisure pool and spa • Extensive dining options at Keiller Brasserie and Lounge (Open to the public) BOOK YOUR STAY/DINING: 013397 55858 www.higvc.com facebook/craigendarroch CRAIGENDARROCH ROYAL DEESIDE

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Friday 10 August Slightly fragile day...

Games Stewards’ Funcy Dress Friday: Teddy Bears’ Picnic 2 with the King(s) of Rock and Roll Glenaden Hotel (and others!)

12noon-12midnight

FRASER & MULLIGAN We provide a broad range of legal services

Games Stewards’ Funcy Dress Friday: Teddy Bears’ Picnic 2 with the King(s) of Rock and Roll at the Glenaden Hotel (and others!) 12noon-12midnight Expect to see some sights in the village today as the Highland Games Stewards continue the party to raise funds for local charity, A Bear Named Buttony.

Food and drink, badges and bears and general Games Stewards after-party mayhem... They choose a different theme each year and since 2010 have raised over £5,000 for Help For Heroes. Now it’s Buttony’s turn, so make sure you turn your pockets out if you see anybody with the shakes. Find the event page on Facebook, or just come along to join in.

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Open MondaySOLICITORS to Friday 9 - 5 RESIDENT 24 Bridge Street, Ballater, AB35 5QP Tel: 013397 55633 Fax: 013397 55564 ballater@fraser-mulligan.co.uk Properties: www.aspc.co.uk

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Photos: Fraser Last year’s Scott “Glorious 12th”

Friday 10 August CLAN Afternoon Tea Deeside Inn, 2-4pm, £6

Indulge yourself in a classic afternoon tea, safe in the knowledge it’s all in a good cause. CLAN Cancer Support is an independent charity for anyone of any age affected by any type of cancer. Tickets must be bought in advance from the BVW Box Office.

It’s A Knockout

Church Green, 6.30pm, FREE BVW’s swat team brings you a fun evening of specially tailored activities to bring out the best of competitive spirits.

Come along as a team (various skills and numbers required, we are soooo not fussy) or just come along and join one.

Expect Ally’s Jellie Welly Melee, a giant slip n slide, inflatable obstacle course and much hilarity. Just for fun, open to all ages and team types. You’d be a neep to miss out.

Night Hunters and Their Prey

MEET: car park by Visitor Information Centre, Crathie AB35 5UL, 8pm CONTACT: Balmoral Estate Rangers on 013397 55059 Get up close and personal with bats and moths. Come and dispel all your fears of these intriguing animals. Under-16s must be accompanied. Bring warm clothing, stout footwear, sunglasses/wide-brimmed hat (to shield eyes from bright moth trap light), midge repellent and torch. Event organised by Aberdeenshire Council & Balmoral Estate Ranger Services in partnership with Butterfly Conservation...

Booking essential.

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Ballater and Crathie Community Action Plan is Launched After 12 months of consultation the 2018 – 2023 Ballater and Crathie Community Action Plan (CAP) was officially launched at the Ballater Farmers Market on Saturday 26 May 2018. This was the culmination of a 12 month process which started with an open community meeting held in the Mike Sheridan room on Wednesday 10 May 2017.

At that meeting which was attended by over 70 members of the community, a call for volunteers to form a steering group was made and answered.

Every effort was made to ensure that the steering group was as representative of all age groups and sectors of the Ballater and Crathie community as possible from those who were prepared to offer their time. The ability to work collaboratively, while challenging each other in a constructive manner was deemed essential to deliver positive engagement with all sections of the community.

The starting point for the group was to develop a questionnaire that could be presented to the community and its visitors which would not be too cumbersome or filled with leading questions, but which would allow every person who engaged with the exercise to be able to express themselves.

The steering group spent two months interpreting the data that was received before holding a second public meeting on Saturday 4 November where all of the responses were placed on display and the community were asked to attend and add any further comments that they felt were missing.

From November to January the gathered data was reviewed and filtered to produce a list of action points that the community had identified was important to them. These were then split into short, medium and long terms objectives, based on the complexity and scale of each project and stakeholders identified. The group also felt that it was important to identify a lead stakeholder for each project to ensure that they would be driven, rather than wait for someone to take the lead and as a consequence it was agreed that all identified stakeholders would be afforded the opportunity to comment and agree to their involvement in advance of any public sharing of the initial draft CAP. In addition to the presentation of the draft CAP the community were also advised that following the launch the steering group would dissolve, having completed its task of producing the final CAP. The opportunity was also taken to announce the need to form a Community Action Team (CAT) and this was explained as follows: What is it?

The Community Action Team should be made up from representatives from all sectors of the community who have the skills to work with the various groups delivering the identified actions, in a collaborative and inclusive manner. As a team they should be able to provide guidance through their knowledge of their sectors and support by way of their network and skill sets, but not lead the groups.

What makes it up?

The CAT should be made up of 9 – 13 members of the community who have a good understanding of their own sectors within the village and who have the respect of the community and the stakeholder groups.

What is its aim?

Ultimately the CAT will exist to ensure that the CAP is delivered. It will meet at regular intervals to receive progress updates from the lead stakeholders for each of the action points and will discuss what assistance may be required and provide constructive feedback on the work to date. It should be acting as an oversight committee and should be received as a support and enabling function rather than a leading authority.

Since the launch, the core of the CAT has been formed and an initial meeting has taken place and this has identified that there is a great need for more volunteers from the community to help deliver the projects. New groups will need to be formed to cover events, heritage, sport and leisure, allotments, communications, bus and transportation and housing and if you want to be involved with the delivery of any of the projects identified in the CAP, you are encouraged to reach out any of the members of the CAT and they will be delighted to introduce you to the stakeholder groups who will be working on delivering the communities needs and wants.

Communication has been highlighted as a key project in its own right and the CAT will be producing regular updates on the progress of the plan by using the Eagle, the CAT Facebook page, public meetings if required and any other medium that assists in delivering the message to all corners of the Ballater and Crathie community. This is your plan and if it is to become a reality the CAT needs you.

A digital copy of the CAP can be downloaded from http://www.marrareapartnership.org.uk/our-work/.

Ballater & Crathie

Community Act ion

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saturday 11 August Car Boot day!

Car Boot Sale

Church Green 10.30am onwards This is a car boot with a difference! Alongside the usual car boots and covered stalls, the organisers aim to make it a fun day as well. So there’s a bouncy castle, food and lots of other fabulous things to while away a summer’s day on the Green. This popular event is an ideal way to wind down, while providing the perfect opportunity to pick up a bargain! Well recommended, hope we get a dry day...

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saturday 11 Focus Craft Fair

Victoria Hall, 10am-4pm The Festival of Crafts Unique to Scotland is a regular fixture in Ballater’s V&A Halls and well worth a look around. Supporting Shopmobility along with numerous crafters from across the region.

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Family Disco Albert Hall, 6.30-8pm

Age 11 and under, £2

Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult, who gets in free! Snacks and fun stuff available to buy.

Haunted Halls

Beaton Craigie Room, 8pm, £5

We’ve taken the Witch of Girnoc and her tales indoors so more people can get to enjoy them. Think Ghost Tour without the wheels, but no less of the spooky stories of love, murder, and mysteries of bygone days, and things that go bump in the night...

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The Glen Lui Hotel for good food... and fantastic views

The Lui Restaurant Open to non-residents Dinner served 6-9pm

013397 55402

info@glen-lui-hotel.co.uk www.glen-lui-hotel.co.uk

Creating memories...

It’s never too cold for ice cream!

All avours homemade in store Fat-free and Dairy-free options Outside catering available Bespoke cakes made to order Hot Desserts Open Tuesday to Sunday 12-8pm 25 Bridge Street Ballater . 013397 56215 Bring this ad for 10% off your next order!

Sunday 12 august duck day!

Ecumenical Church Service Glenmuick Church, 11am

The churches in Ballater will be joining together for an informal service in advance of a fun afternoon’s Duck Racing...! A warm welcome is extended to all – please come and join in.

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Sunday 12 august The Duck Race

Church Green, 1pm, spectating FREE; Duck tickets £2.50

The Ducks on the Green are now a permanent fixture, so long as the Fire Service are available to do their bit! Alas, The Big Ducks can’t race this year due to vital works on the Royal Bridge, but keep an eye out for them – you can’t keep a good duck down...

We’ve got 11 duck teams, each one representing a local group. Each team has 120 ducks.

The ducks will be blasted down the track, by our local heroes from the Scottish Fire & Rescue, Ballater at 1pm on the Green. First, second and third duck ticket holders will get cash prizes of £250, £100 and £50. Lots of duck action along the way, come and have some fun on the green.

Sponsored and supported by: SCOTTISH FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE (BALLATER)

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First Prize £250 Second £100 Third £50

Thank you!

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pre-BVW ticket contacts

BVW Box Office only Laurie and Co, Bridge Street 013397 55106 07789 964407/Deeside.cats@gmail.com CLAN Shop/013397 56318 Winter Festival (Box Office) stkentigernssecretary@gmail.com BVW Box Office only 07983 545186 Coilacriech Inn/013397 55377 013397 42100

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Ballater BOOK FAIR Victoria Hall, Station Square Sunday 6th August, 10am - 5pm

Admission £1

Enquiries: 01356 650278

Antiquarian & Secondhand Books & often Maps & Prints for sale Organised by: Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association The Old Coach House, 16 Melbourne Street, Royston, SG8 7BZ www.pbfa.org www.booksatpbfa.com

ALEXANDRA HOTEL • • • • • •

Lunch served 12-2pm Evening meals 5pm-8:30pm En-suite accommodation Children welcome Local real ales In the Good Beer Guide 2018

Bridge Square, Ballater 013397 55376 www.alexandrahotelballater.co.uk enquiries@alexandrahotelballater.co.uk

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Antique & Vintage Fair Victoria Hall, 10am-4pm ÂŁ1 adm (kids free)

Over 20 stalls selling a wide range of quality antique, collectable and vintage goods including furniture, jewellery, ceramics, books, prints, engravings and more.

Live Music Glenaden Hotel, 6-9pm, FREE

the Glenaden Hotel Ballater Lunches Bar Suppers Games Room Function Room Accommodation

. Church Square . Ballater . AB35 5NE .

013397 55488 . neil@glenadenhotel.com

Our Sponsors and supporters

Thank You! x Scottish Fire and Rescue (Ballater)

DEESIDE

BOOKS

WEE JIM Landscapes

Myriad Pro

HM Sheridan GLENERNAN

Self-Catering Cottages

Netherley House

Larks Gallery

Franky @ Morven View Cottages

Inchgeal Lodge B&B Glenaden Hotel

Glen Lui Hotel Rotary Club of Aboyne and Upper Deeside 52 www.ballatervictoriaweek.co.uk

Been Amused?

Join the team that makes it all happen www.ballatervictoriaweek.co.uk #onlyinBallater #puddinghat #beamused

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A.B. YULE NEWSAGENTS THE BOOK SHOP 49 Bridge Street, Ballater, AB35 5QD nr. Station Square Tel: 013397 55362 Email: abyule@btconnect.com

You’ll always find something to buy at Yule’s!

Ballater’s largest collection of Newspapers and Magazines – Stationery – Greetings Cards Books, Guides and Maps (Book Orders Welcome) – Scottish Gifts/Postcards Large Range of Continental Confectionery – Cuban Cigars Soft Drinks/Ice Cream – Toys, Games, Puzzles, Models, Nursery, Outdoor

Open 7 days 6am until late

3-BED COTTAGE AVAILABLE FOR HOLIDAY LET

Contact: Mary Yule. Tel: 013397 55384/55362. Email: maryyule@btconnect.com Or The Book Shop, 49 Bridge Street, Ballater, AB35 5QD

Call to book your table for an evening that sets the standard in unrivalled cuisine and attention to detail

013397 55701

9 Victoria Rd, Ballater AB35 5QQ indiaonthegreen1@gmail.com www.indiaonthegreen.co.uk