Your Town Centre Peterhead - Issue 7 Feb 2013

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In this issue: • THE WEDDING ISSUE - TRY alternative SUPPLIERS • EXPLORE PETERHEAD’S HISTORY • BOOK REVIEWS & RECIPES • WINTER STARS & GALAXIES plus your ULTIMATE guide to what’s on

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Welcome!

As we head into February, January blues are behind us and we look to what the rest of 2013 might bring. For us here at Your Town Centre, it is the anticipation of continuing to grow and improve the magazine and our website.

One thing that we have implemented is themes for each of our issues. This month is Weddings and we have researched an alternative touch along with traditional wedding suppliers. It all kicks off on page 6.

We continue our regular features such as Book Reviews, In The Kitchen and What’s On. A new feature that we have also kicked off is local history and one that will be making a regular appearance.

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In this issue:

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Book reviews

Alternative Wedding Supplies Bone Marrow Donation Recipes

If you have any suggestions for future content or would like to submit something for consideration, please do get in touch at hello@YourTownCentre.co.uk.

We thank all our advertisers for their support, please do give pay them a visit or give them a call.

Till March, enjoy!

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book reviews

Stay cosy this winter and curl up with a good book; this month we’re reviewing two you’re sure to enjoy.

Reviews by Claire Eade

Billionaire Boy

by David Walliams ‘Billionaire Boy’ is the 5th children’s novel from writer, actor and comedian David Walliams.

Walliams is probably best known for his comedy routines, and in particular, his work on ‘Little Britain’ with fellow actor, writer and comedian Matt Lucas.

However, since 2008 Walliams has turned his hand to writing hilarious children’s novels which have won critical acclaim, many prestigious awards and frequently topped the bestsellers lists.

‘Billionaire Boy’ is the story of Joe Spud, the richest 12 year old boy in the world. His father is the gazillionaire inventor of Bumfresh toilet roll and Joe has everything a 12 year old boy could want... his own cinema, £100,000 a week pocket money, an orangutan, his own Formula One racing car... well, almost everything. There is just one thing that Joe really needs - a friend.

The story of Joe Spud and his search for a friend is a hilarious, touching and entertaining tale which appeals to both adults and children alike. Walliams isn’t afraid to make all the rude inappropriate jokes that children love, but at the same time tells a touching story with a moral lesson at the end.

Children and parents will love reading this together, although perhaps not a good idea at bedtime as the hilarity that will result won’t make for a calm, sleepy child! The simple, but effective illustrations by Tony Ross add to the humour as does some of the visual jokes that form part of the writing.

‘Billionaire Boy’ - a hilarious tale that will have every reader chuckling from beginning to end.

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Fault Line

by Robert Goddard

Robert Goddard has always been known for writing classic stories of romance, tragedy and skeletons in the family closet. For his die-hard fans his last 3 novels seems to have disappointed, but as a new reader of Goddard this one certainly didn’t disappoint me.

‘Fault Line’ is the story of the Wren family from the late 60’s to the present day. The family own, run and work for an international mining company and the story starts with the search for missing documents needed to write the history of the company.

The main character, Jonathan Kellaway, has been connected to the Wren’s for many years and his search for the missing documents forces him to confront the secrets, lies and tragedies of the past.

The story is told in flashback and travels between Cornwall and Capri as Kellaway finds clues to the missing documents that also force him to face up to the past.

Kellaway is a determined character who vows not to give up until the truth has been told - no matter who is hurt or exposed in the process.

‘Fault Line’ is a very easy and enjoyable read. Each chapter leaves the reader with more questions than answers and makes you want to read on to find out more.

The story has a well thought-out plot with many twists and turns that as a reader, I didn’t always see coming. A real ‘page-turner’.

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Alternative

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Wedding Supplies

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The Alternative Frock Company

If you’re currently planning your wedding, one of the biggest things on your todo list will be to find your photographer.

Developing Perceptions

Like me, you will care deeply about finding the right person for the job, and like you, I will care deeply about your wedding day.

Wedding photographs should be beautiful images, finely crafted by a talented photographer who takes the time to get to know you and your partner, so I can anticipate and plan for your photography; allowing you to enjoy your big day.

The Alternative Frock Company started with Angela Potters daughter Fay wanting something a bit different from the norm.

She had been dressmaking for herself and friends for years. Around the same time her daughters friend Shelly got in touch because she also wanted something a little different as she was getting married in Las Vegas. With a passion for historical costume and retro styling they pooled their ideas and the brides to be let Angela run with the ideas.

Angela does not like to be classified as a designer, but feels that by listening to a bride and getting to know her likes and dislikes and personality, she can come up with unique and individual concepts.

Angela’s motto to all her brides is be what you want to be not what others want to see.

She believes that we all have beauty within us and we just have to choose a style to befit that beauty not one that we should wear because the crowd dictates. Angela also feels that it is very important to work within a budget.

Angela also doubles up as a funky florist making frocks and flowers with attitude for your special day. With custom made dresses starting at only £400 why not get in touch with Angela today by calling 01771 613776 or emailing caledoniaflowers@aol.com.

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Call me today on 07531 302608 or 01358 723571 and request a meeting to discuss your plans, or email me at andi@developingperceptions.co.uk.

Berry Scrumptious can certainly add the WOW! factor to your drinks reception with selection of chocolate strawberry canapés.

Berry Scrumptious

Based on the family farm near Rosehearty, Claire Rennie and her team take fresh strawberries and hand dip them in Belgian chocolate in a variety of designs. Their ‘Wedding Day’ Berries have a strawberry dressed in a chocolate tuxedo complete with bow tie, and partnered with a fresh chocolate strawberry dressed to resemble a Bride.

Most popular is the ‘Signature Selection’, a mix of milk, dark and white chocolate coatings which ensures that each of your guests get to enjoy their favourite type of chocolate.

Winners of a Scottish Food & Drink Excellence Award, all the berries are made to order the day before or the day of the wedding and delivered in cool boxes throughout Aberdeenshire and the UK. Berry Scrumptious also have a range of fruity favours including their new fudge and mini pots of jam which can be personalised to mark the occasion. For more information see www.berryscrumptious.co.uk.

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Clavis Jewellery

10 Dollar Shake

Beetroot R estaurants

The Award Winning Beetroot Restaurants can bring the

Clavis Jewellery is the creation of local jewellery designer and maker Robin Key. Working with Gold, Silver, Platinum and Palladium gives a diverse choice of medium for your rings for your special occasion.

As well as engagement rings, wedding jewellery from his-and-hers rings, bride and bridesmaid pendants and earrings in precious metals are frequently requested by clients using gemstones to match dresses. Themed jewellery can also be designed, for example two pipers recently had pendants and earrings made to represent musical notes for their wedding.

One unique service offered by Robin is to have the bride and groom come to the studio and make or finish each other’s wedding rings which makes the exchanging of rings even more special.

To Robin, making jewellery is a passion not just a vocation; time seems to stop when he is working in the studio. So why not let him help you make your own unique symbol of your eternal bond?

Get in touch today to find out how you can have your own unique rings made by a master craftsman or have you and your partner make each others rings under expert tuition.

Contact Clavis Jewellery on 01651 842541, 07778 994651 or robin.key@btinternet.com

exclusive La Stella/Courtyard dining experience to your event.

Whether it’s canapés on arrival for your guests or catering for your whole wedding, nothing is too much for the Beetroot Team.

Beetroot pride themselves on excellent customer service coupled with the best of Scottish produce to provide a unique dining experience for your wedding whether you have 5 guests or 500 guests.

Get in touch today and let Beetroot look after you and your guests. Call on 01224 589109 or email info@wearebeetroot.co.uk.

10 Dollar Shake was founded in 2010.

An award winning cocktail catering company, they deliver a boutique and high-end imbibing experience via a pop-up bar, a handful of passionate, talented bartenders and your unique wedding location.

Why not add something a little different to your wedding that will have everyone speaking about it for years to come.

Secure your date today by emailing cocktails@10dollarshake.com.

Susan Renée is based in the north east of Scotland and her images have been described as natural and contemporary with an edgy, artistic flair.

Susan R enée

She has worked in some of the most fantastic locations and venues and her images have featured in numerous national wedding and photography magazines.

Qualified with the Society for Weddings and Portrait Photographers and spoken several times at the Society’s Convention in London, Susan regularly contributes to Photo Professional Magazine and The Scottish Wedding Directory.

To see more of her work, go to www.susanrenee.co.uk or www.facebook.com/susanreneephotography February 2013 • www.YourTownCentre.co.uk • 9

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Bone Marrow Donation Local young woman Catherine Melrose was very sadly diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia in mid January this year.

Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is a rare type of cancer that 2000 adults a year in the UK are diagnosed with.

Catherine and her family are keen to get people to sign up with The Anthony Nolan Trust and save even more lives.

How you can help:

Donating:

Anthony Nolan saves the lives of people with blood cancer by matching them to people willing to donate their blood stem cells for lifesaving transplants.

Just 30% of people will be lucky enough to find a matching donor from within their families.

In 2009/10 we found 937 matches. For every person whose life we save there is another we can’t because no match can be found for them.

There are just over 420,000 people on the register but it isn’t enough.

They want to double the number of lives we save every day.

Since 1974 Anthony Nolan has given over 9024 people the chance of life.

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There is a 25% chance that a sibling will be a match for a patient.

80% of donations take place via Peripheral Blood Stem Cell collection (PBSC), a process similar to giving blood.

On average over the last four years, 77% of donations have been made by men.

So if you are aged 16-30 why not apply online to be on the donor register at www.anthonynolan.org

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in the kitchen

This time In The Kitchen saw us having a go at making our own beef burgers!

Why not give them a go yourself.

Ingredients: 650g of Fresh Minced Beef. Why not get some from your local butcher

Tip! Experiment with your burgers and try adding different ingredients. Try freshly chopped chillies, garlic, or red and yellow peppers

next time you’re out.

1 Onions Seasoning

Preparation: Chop up your onions. If you prefer, you can quickly fry your onions in a little oil for 2 to 3 minutes to soften them.

Preheat your grill to a medium - high heat.

If you have a different burger recipe, or perhaps a vegetarian alternative, and you’d like to share, get in touch. Send in your comments and pictures to hello@YourTownCentre.co.uk

Enjoy!

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Get mixing: mix together the beef mince and onions until 1 Inwella bowl combined 2 Season with salt and pepper to your liking 3 Using your hands, form 4 burger shapes from the mixture the pre-heated grill, cook your burgers for around 8 4 Under minutes on each side or until cooked through up in buns along with salad and or accompaniments 5 Serve of your choice

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Condensed Milk Cake Makes 8 pieces Mmm, cake! Try making this for a crowd-pleasing dessert, or as a yummy treat for afternoon tea!

Ingredients: 400g can condensed, sweetened milk 4 Eggs 1 cup Flour (150 gm) 1/2 Teaspoon Baking powder 50 gm melted Butter + 1 Tablespoon for brushing the Cake form.

Get mixing:

1 2 3 4 5

Preheat the oven to 175°C Prepare your 22 cm Cake tin by brushing it with 1 table spoon butter & spreading flour.

With an electric mixer, mix all ingredients (milk, eggs, flour, baking powder & melted Butter) Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes (or less according to the Cake thickness).

Sprinkle some powdered sugar on top & serve with fruit sauce or fresh fruits.

Chickpea Curry Serves 4. Suitable for vegetarians & vegans This is by no means an authentic curry, but it is yummy and very filling! It freezes well, so if there are any leftovers you can save them for another day. Feel free to adapt ingredients - try adding some dried lemongrass to the spice mix, using fresh chilli instead of dried, or adding some chopped butternut squash to the mix.

Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1tsp coriander seeds ½ tsp ground coriander 1tsp dried chilli flakes 1tsp ground cumin ¼ tsp ground ginger 4-5 dried curry leaves 400g can checkpeas, drained 400g can chopped tomatoes 400g coconut milk

Get mixing:

1 2

1 handful raisins

Crush all the spices and 1 clove of garlic together with a pestle and mortar then add to the pan. Cook gently for 1-2 minutes, then add the rest of the garlic.

3

Add the chickpeas, tinned tomatoes and and coconut milk and stir to mix all the

4

Bring to a simmer then cook on a low heat for at least 30 minutes. If you cook it for

5

Add the chopped pepper and raisins and if the sauce needs thickening, add some

handful of frozen spinach 1 yellow or red pepper, chopped

Heat a little oil in a large pan and fry the onion until soft.

ingredients together. Add the spinach (add more than a handful if you want!).

longer, the flavours get nice and mellow.

mango chutney or tomato puree. Continue cooking until the raisins have absorbed liquid and are nice and juicy.

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Serve. This goes really well with some basmati rice.

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what’s on

What’s On in

Until 4th February James Morrison Collection of photographs, Library 9am – 7pm Fri & Mon

Peterhead 01 Feb 02 03

7th February Prize Bingo in aid of Anna Ritchie School and Crimond Primary School, Buchanhaven Hearts Social Club 7pm Call 01346 532077 for more details

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9th February Buttery Morning in aid of Cancer Research UK Relay for Life, Trinity Parish Church 10am - 12pm Entry is £2 60’s, 70’s, 80’s Disco in aid of Cancer Research UK Relay for Life, Buchanhaven Hearts Social Club 7.30pm til late Fancy Dress optional.

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26th February Funding the Business, Burnside Business Centre 6.30pm - 9.30pm

Peterhead v Rest of Scotland Boxing Night, Palace Hotel.

Action starts at 7pm.

Tickets £20 and available from Peterhead Boxing Club.

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18 20th February Networking Skills, Burnside Business Centre 6.30pm - 9.30pm

Boddam Harbour Buttery Morning, Boddam Public Hall 9.30am - 11.30am

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16 17th February World Community Arts Day

2nd February Burnhaven School Buttery Morning, Palace Hotel 10am - 12pm

19th February Bookbug Rhymetime Session, Library 10am Free story, song and rhyme sessions Start Up Awareness, Burnside Business Centre 9.30am - 12.30pm Business Planning Workshop, Burnside Business Centre 1.30pm - 4.30pm Buchanhaven School Parent Council Prize Bingo Tea, Buchanhaven School 7pm - 9pm Entry is £1.50

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Events are correct at time of printing and subject to change or cancellation.

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what’s on

What’s On

Out & About 01 Feb 02 03 04 6th February Podium Business Networking Event, Symposium Coffee House, Ellon 6.30pm for 7pm Contact Karin McGivern on hiya@KarinMcGivern for more details

2nd February Quiz Night in aid of St Drostans Episcopal Church, Old Deer, Buchan Indoor Bowling Club, South Street, Mintlaw 7.30pm £10 per team of 4. Refreshments and raffles.

Tel 01771 622225 or 07790289847 for details.

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9th February Valentines Craft Fair, Ritchie Hall, Strichen

11 12 13 14 16th February Winter Stars and Galaxies, RSPB Loch of Strathbeg 7pm The Aberdeen Astronomical Society team up with RSPB for the great evening of stargazing.

Booking is essential on 01346 532017

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22nd February Peterhead SNP presents “A Scottish Night Out”, Public Hall, Longhaven 7.30pm - 9pm Tickets £8.50.

Call 01779 813028 after 1pm for more details.

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21st February Philosophy Café – Does Society Need Crime?

Is crime necessary for a healthy society?, Ellon Library 7pm Aberdeenshire Libraries working with Aberdeen University on a series of Philosophy Cafés.

23rd February Mintlaw Home & Gift Fair, Mintlaw Public Hall 10am - 3pm Beached Birds Survey with Fraserburgh Wildlife Explorers, Meet at the Tufted Duck, St Combs 11am - 1pm Comb the beach at St Combs as part of the Beached Birds survey.

Free to Wildlife Explorers. 50p charge for drink and snack.

If you’re running an event you’d like included in our listings, please email details to hello@YourTownCentre.co.uk February 2013 • www.YourTownCentre.co.uk • 15

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Winter Stars & Galaxies Loch of Strathbeg will be hosting for the second year the hugely successful Stargazing Live! Event, Winter Stars & Galaxies. The evening of stars, satellites, planets and wildlife on Saturday 16th February is fun for all ages and is being run by both the RSPB and Aberdeen Astronomical Society.

Diana Spencer, Visitor & Publicity Officer at the reserve said “This year we’re really excited to have the inflatable Cosmic Dome mini-planetarium, for a fantastic indoor tour of the night sky. As well as being surrounded by stars, we’re also surrounded by nature so you may get to see badgers, bats or owls as well as distant planets”.

Entry is free but booking is advisable due to the limited car parking space. There is a small charge for some activities including the Cosmic Dome Planetarium.

Booking is by email to strathbeg@rspb.org.uk or calling 01346 532017 and more details can be found on the RSPB website at www.rspb.org.uk/lochofstrathbeg

Winter Stars & Galaxies: Saturday 16th February 7pm to 9.30pm, RSPB Loch of Strathbeg near Crimond.

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Photo: PhotoDune Photo: PhotoDune

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McAdam Design Awarded Masterplan Local Architects McAdam Design have a lot to shout about at the moment. Next year they will have been operating for 40 years. This is quite an achievement in the current financial climate when long established large corporations are struggling.

But longevity is not the only strength that the dynamic team at McAdam Design have; they are a team that works well together with a diverse range of experience in various fields from working on award winning commercial developments to being responsible for the design and project management of house builds.

Some of the recent projects that they have worked

This masterplan will be staged over the next few years

on include overseeing the Award winning facelift and

and will be carried out in a sympathetic manner to

building restoration at Aden Country Park, the design

ensure that existing services are not adversely affected.

of contractor facilities at St Fergus Gas Terminal and

This includes looking at things like the additional

most recently being awarded the contract for the

number of primary school age children that will be

75-house masterplan at Hillview Farm on the edge

within the development and as a result consideration

of Stuartfield for Colaren Properties.

will be given to provide a financial contribution to extend Stuartfield School. McAdam Design have also been active in formal public consultations with the local community, and Architect Kevin O’Brien also held a design workshop with P6 pupils at Stuartfield School.

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Illustration: Lolly Morris, www.sneeese.wordpress.com

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The development will be integral into the current

existing settlement of Stuartfield. They will be of a

village but also be in keeping with the outlying rural

design which is sensitive to the nearby surroundings

surroundings. There will be 40% green space to

in designs which are to be of a contemporary take

enable this to be achieved. This huge amount of green

on what already exists in this popular part of central

space will allow the development to merge into the

Buchan. With low environmental impact waste disposal

adjacent countryside and not just have a hard edge

and high potential for solar use along with the houses

to the village. It is also hoped that this will encourage

being built with materials that will make the homes low

biodiversity and promote healthier living for the

energy use this development could be one of the most

inhabitants.

sustainable in the area to date.

The project will have a unique character that cannot

Pair this with the careful planning of connections to the

be found in many other developments; the distinct

local area on foot and visually means that the emphasis

housing phases, large central open spaces and other

will hopefully be on an outdoor lifestyle and healthier

aspects which contribute the “character” include:

living. The biodiversity of the area will be contributed to by the planting of native species.

1. Placement of houses and low numbers 2. Minimum road construction

If you fancy exploring the opportunities for your own

3. As many houses to obtain open aspects as possible

sustainable property be it commercial or domestic

4. High-quality public ream with small-scale artwork

why not get in touch with the Architectural team at

or intelligent landscape design

McAdam Design. They are ideally placed to help you

5. Use of mixture of housing typologies

bring your home or businesses into the 21st century

6. Small (human/manageable) scale allowing high

and beyond.

opportunity for social interaction & outdoor living McAdam Design where buildings of the future are A mixture of 2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom detached, semi-

conceived and those of the past are preserved.

detached & terraced houses are proposed to provide variety to the development both visually and

McAdam Design (Scotland) Ltd,

socially. Houses will be primarily single, 1.5 & 2 storey

70 King Street, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, AB42 1QJ

throughout the site in keeping with the scale of the

Tel: 01779 475157

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local history

Peterhead:

A history of the town Compiled By Karin McGivern

Flint Mines 3m south of Peterhead Only inland beach flint in Scotland

1540’s 1560’s 1580’s 1600s 1620s 1640’s 1660’s 1680’s 1700’s 1720s 1740s

Prehistoric 1550’s 1570’s 1590’s 1610s 1630s 1650’s 1670’s 1690’s 1710s 1730s

1750’s

Peterhead is thought to have its roots as far back as Pre-historic times. Archaeological excavations of the flint mines to the south of the town have provided evidence of this.

It is the most easterly town on the Scottish mainland is about 33 miles north-east of Aberdeen and just south of the mouth of the River Ugie. Up until the late 16th Century the only settlement at Peterhead was the fishing village of Keith-Inch.

In 1560 the land on which Peterhead was built and surrounds were granted to Robert Keith, son of the 4th Earl Marischal by Queen Mary. It formerly belonged to the Abbey of Deer.

In 1587 Peterhead was founded by the Keiths Earls Marischal and was developed as a planned settlement.

In 1593 Peterhead was created a burgh of barony and its first harbour, Port Henry, was built. It has grown and developed over the years and this time line is a wee break down of some of the most important milestones of the town history.

In the next few issues we will look at more specific parts of the local history of the town.

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local history

South Harbour Deepened

Town House Built

Golf Club and Academy Founded

St Peters Episcopal Church Built

RAF Buchan Closes Peterhead Port Authority formed

HM Prison Peterhead Built

Railway Station Closes

Lifeboat and Railway Stations Open

North Harbour Construction Starts

Original Lifeboat Station Closes

Peterhead Power Station Opens

1760’s 1780’s 1800’s 1820’s 1840s 1860s 1880’s 1900’s 1920’s 1940’s 1960s 1980s 2000’s

1770’s 1790’s 1810’s 1830s 1850s

South Harbour Built Weavers Society Formed

1870’s 1890’s 1910’s 1930’s 1950s 1970s

St Marys Church Built

Football Club Founded

Gas Works Established

Balmoor Stadium Opens

First Motor Lifeboat Launched

Made A Burgh,

1990’s 2010’s

Burgh Abolished

Court House Built

Mechanics Institute opens Assoc. of Science Arts & Literature Established

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Romantic Hideaway?

Picture it....

Uninterrupted Sea Views. Gorgeous Deserted Beaches.

Cosy Nights by the Campfire. Relaxing under the Stars.

If this is what is on your checklist for what you want from a romantic break with your loved one, then High Seas Hobbit is for you!

It will be a break you won’t forget. Set in the tranquillity of rural Aberdeenshire on the north facing north east coast, the Hobbit offers an ideal location for a truly romantic getaway.

Whether you are engaged, newly married or fancy a quirly break from it all, get in touch with Carol or Matthew on 07954 989737 or by email at glamping@HighSeasHobbit.com

If this is not for you but you think a friend or family member would love it, why not surprise them with a “Message in a Bottle” gift voucher? It’s an ideal present that will be remembered for years to come.

High Seas Hobbit, MilestoneHouse Rosehearty, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, AB42 6JY

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Mintlaw Home & Gift Fair The first Mintlaw Home & Gift Fair of 2013 will be held in Mintlaw Public Hall on

Saturday 23rd February 2013 at 10am to 3pm Over 20 local stalls with a variety of gifts for all occasions Free Entry Refreshments will be served

Mother’s Day is only 2 weeks after this fair!

Can I help you?

Can I help you?

Eilidh Whiteford, Member of the Westminster Parliament for Banff & Buchan Constituency is here to help you. If you are resident in Banff & Buchan you can contact Eilidh in a number of ways:

Stewart Stevenson, Member of the Scottish Parliament for Banff shire & Buchan Coast Constituency is here to help you. If you are resident in Banff shire & Buchan Coast you can contact Stewart in a number of ways:

By E-mail: eilidh.whiteford.mp@parliament.uk

By Internet Form: www.eilidhwhiteford.info In Person: Eilidh holds regular surgeries across Banff & Buchan – check local press and Your Town Centre for details Eilidh Whiteford MP can be contacted via her Constituency Office in the following ways:

By Telephone 01779 822022

By Fax: 01779 822025

By Post: Unit 7, Burnside Business Centre, Burnside Road, Peterhead AB42 3AW

Eilidh Whiteford

By E-mail: msp@stewartstevenson.net

By Internet Form: www.stewartstevenson.net In Person: Stewart holds regular surgeries across Banff shire & Buchan Coast – check local press and Your Town Centre for details.

Stewart Stevenson MSP can be contacted via his Constituency Office in the following ways:

By Telephone 01779 470444

By Fax: 01779 822025

By Post: Unit 7 Burnside Business Centre, Burnside Road, Peterhead, AB42 3AW

Stewart Stevenson

MP for Banff & Buchan Constituency

MsP for Banffshire & Buchan

Working for you

Working for you

coast Constituency

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clubs & groups

Clubs & Groups

From dance to archery, and photography to flowers, here’s all you need to know to get involved

1st Peterhead Beaver Scout Colony Beaver Scouts for ages 6-8 Thursday 6pm Middleton Scout Hut 1st Peterhead Cub Scout Pack Cub Scouts for ages 8 to 10+ Monday 6:30pm Middleton Scout Hut 1st Peterhead Scout Group From the ages of 10 years Friday 7pm Middleton Scout Hut Anne Buchan School of Dance From Ages 2+ Contact Anne on 07787 840778 Bloo Toon Ramblers Ages 50years and upwards Every 2nd Wednesday at 9am Community Centre Buchanness Radio Yacht Club Ages 18years + Saturday 10am Forehill Reservoir

Peterhead Camera Club Under 16’s with an adult Tuesday at 7:30pm & Thursday at 7pm 10 Farmers Lane, Peterhead Contact Peter Lewis on chairman@peterheadcameraclub.org.uk Doric Bowmen – Archery Club All Ages Friday 6:30pm - 9:30pm & Sunday 1pm - 4pm Contact Tracy McGarry on dbarchery@live.co.uk Peterhead & District Round Table Monday 7:30pm 2nd & 4th Mondays of the Month, September to June The Albert Hotel Peterhead & District Floral Art Club 16 Years and Upwards Every 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:30pm September to June excluding January Palace Hotel Peterhead Bowling Club Monday to Saturday 1:45pm & 6pm Daily fee for visitors St Marys Bowling Green, St Mary Street

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clubs & groups

Peterhead Sailing Club & Sailing School Between April and November each year At the Lido Visit www.peterheadsailingclub.com for more information

The T Club The Special Needs Tuesday Club Tuesday 6.30pm to 8.30pm Buchanhaven Hearts Social Club Contact 07825 222779 for more information

Peterhead Choral Society 16 years and upwards Tuesday at 7.30 (Sept to May) Music Department Peterhead Academy Contact Gordon on 01779 821206 for further information

Zumba Peterhead Zumba classes in Peterhead on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Various locations.

Also Kettlercise on Monday, Tuesday and Fridays Call 07912689938 for more details

Slessor School of Dance For ages 3 years and upwards.

Classes in Highland, Freestyle Disco Various days and times Contact 01779 478129 for more information

Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers Various days and times Contact Elizabeth Milne on 01779 490138 for details

Peterhead Sea Cadets Mondays & Fridays 7pm - 9pm Seagate, Roanheads Visit www.sea-cadets.org/Peterhead for information Mums 4 Mums Meet up with other mums for a coffee and chat Maternity Hospital, Peterhead Monday 10am - 11:30am Please note there is a short waiting list for the group but this changes as children leave to go to pre-school/school Peterhead & District Pipe Band Monday nights 7pm - 9pm Buchanhaven Primary School £2 to help cover costs. Tuition is free.

Contact 07717 640549 for more information

4th Peterhead Boys Brigade Peterhead Methodist Church Thursdays 5pm – 6pm for P1-P4 6.30pm – 8pm for P5-P7 1st Peterhead Girls Brigade Old Parish Church Mondays at 6pm All girls from P1 to S6 are welcome Contact 01779 812527, 478338 or 478155 for more details Lawrence Dance Academy At The Peterhead Dance Studio, 67 Broad Street, Peterhead and various venues around Aberdeenshire.

Dance classes for all from age 2 to adult , fully qualified coaches in all subjects.

Contact 07801 440098 or 01358 789492 or email rhona@lawrencedanceacademy.co.uk

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useful info

Useful Information Phone numbers Schools

Pharmacies

Anna Ritchie School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 473293

Boots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 478100

Buchanhaven Primary School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 472543

Buchanhaven Pharmacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 473525

Burnhaven School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 472351

Stauros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 473837

Clerkhill School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 472473

Websters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 473449

Dales Park School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 477133 Meethill School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 474920

Dentists

Peterhead Central School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 472211

Queen Street Dental Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 473222

Peterhead Academy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 472231

Stevensons Dental Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 473478 G-Dents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08454 242424

Doctors / Hospitals Peterhead Community Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 478234

Sports & Leisure

Ugie Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 472011

Peterhead Leisure & Community Centre. . . . . . 01779 477277

Peterhead Health Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 474841

Peterhead Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 472554

NHS 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08454 242424

Arbuthnot Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 477778

Repeat Prescriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 482539

Term dates

Useful Websites

Mid-Term is Monday 11th February . Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th are In-Service days.

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School breaks up for Easter on Friday 29th March and returns on Monday 15th April.

www.nhs24.com

May Day holiday s Monday 6th of May.

www.PeterheadProjects.co.uk

School breaks up for the Summer on Friday 5th July.

Primary schools return on Tuesday 21st August with Academy returning on Wednesday 22nd August.

www.Aberdeenshire.gov.uk

www.Grampian.Police.uk

www.AberdeenshireArts.org.uk

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Your Town Centre are not responsible for the content of the websites listed above other than for their own website.

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