Your Town Centre Issue 3 - September 2012

PETERHEAD September 2012 / Issue 03

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IN THIS ISSUE: • DURING THE WARS • CREATIVE CRAFTING • LIGHT UP PETERHEAD & MUCH MORE!

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Hello and welcome to Issue 3!

I must start with thanking you all for your kind comments, feedback and interest in Your Town Centre Peterhead. We have had a great response to the magazine, an amazing number of visitors to the website and an increasing number of followers to our Facebook page.

Can you believe how quickly August has gone? Olympics have come and gone; they were fantastic weren’t they? Schools are back.

Celebrity Big Brother has started and so has X-Factor!

September’s magazine quickly developed an arts and crafts theme.

This came about as North East Open Studios starts on the 15th of September. We also feature three local crafters who create and sell fantastic items as well as two great local enterprises that encourages and aids the creativity and development of children.

You never know, those children could be future crafters or artists.

A few more events to note are the Peterhead Lifeboat Open Day on the 8th of September and Buchanhaven and Surrounding Area During the Wars on the 8th and 9th of September in the Buchanhaven Community Centre. Check out our What’s On pages for much more events throughout the month here in Peterhead and out & about!

Enjoy your September and do let us know what you got up to!

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Groups & Clubs Peterhead’s Crafters NEOS 2012 Creative Kids What’s On

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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

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

Buchanness Radio Yacht Club Ages 18years + Saturday 10am Forehill Reservoir

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

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

Buchan Beaders Jewellery Making Classes All welcome Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm Rescue Hall, Peterhead Contact Kath on 07745 726192 for more information

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clubs & groups

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

Do you organise a club or group in Peterhead? Would you like to get it listed here? Please drop us an email to events@YourTownCentre.co.uk with Clubs and Groups in the subject line.

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Creative Crafting Peterhead is abundant in creative talent!

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One item that has been very popular is my large DL name cards. I can design them with any name or word, with my Christmas and Blootoon cards a huge hit last year! Do get in touch to ask about my cards or any of my other products.

Search for All wrapped up cupcake wrappers/enchantment cards and gifts on Facebook, or to contact Amanda you can email her at enchantmentcardsandgifts@hotmail.co.uk or by calling 07891 660665

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Creation Station is passionate about Creativity!

Led by local sisters Karen Mackie and Lynne Brown, Creation Station offers the opportunity for parents and carers to interact with their children through various themed sessions which are linked to the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence. Sing-Along for 0 - 5 year olds, Sensory Sessions for ages 6 months - 8 years, Craft and Singing Sessions for ages 0 – 4 years and Themed Craft Sessions for ages 2 – 12 years is a taste of what is on offer.

Karen and Lynne have three children each and started Creation Station as they both felt that there were limited opportunities in the area for children to use their imaginations whilst having fun. Lynne is a primary school teacher with 9 years experience whilst Karen previously worked in the oil and gas industry until her priorities changed when she became a mum.

Creation Station offer affordable and, on occasion, free sessions. If you would like more information or to book a space for any of their sessions contact Karen and Lynne: creation.station@rocketmail.com Facebook.com/CreationStationPeterhead Call 07754 653 489

on and off for many years but if you ask her she will tell you 10 years.

The Attic Studio on Queen Street will be open for 8 days during the week and will have on display many paintings, cards and prints as well as handknitting, jewellery and photographs.

NEOS in 2011 saw Frances and Chris welcome over 150 visitors last year and hope to build on that success; they would particularly like to see more visitors from Peterhead this year.

If you do fancy going along, you will find the Attic Studio at 106A Queen Street in Peterhead. Doors will be open from Saturday 15th September through to Sunday 23rd September, 10am till 5pm each day.

NEOS: Attic Studio The annual North East Open Studios (NEOS) event once again opens its doors during September. For those not familiar with NEOS, it is a collective of artists, makers and galleries who do open their doors to the public. Since it was founded in 2003, NEOS has grown into the largest open studios event in Scotland!

There are not many open doors for NEOS 2012 in Peterhead but one artist who will be opening the doors of the Attic Studio to visitors is Frances Innes and her friend Chris McIntosh. Frances has been an artist

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Just beware that it is not called the Attic Studio without reason. Oh and there is not a lift! But do not let that put you off and do go along and visit. Remember the more we all attend events such as this, the more likely we will see more of them in the future.

You may have seen Frances’ paintings on display at Aberdeen Airport, Gallery Heinzel, Peacock Visual Arts, Aberdeen Art Gallery, Pitmedden House, Banff Castle, Aberdeen University, Larks Gallery, Arbuthnot Museum and Cruden Bay Gifts to name a few.

Frances and Chris will also be exhibiting at the New Pitsligo Visual Arts exhibition in September.

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slains studio This year at NEOS I am hosting an exhibition of local photographs, in the warmth of our old fishing “hoosie.” If you like nature, boats, people and local scenery you’ll enjoy this interesting and informative venue.

I am an adaptable photographer both in still and moving images, using vivid colours to enhance my work, some to which I have added my own skill of mounting and framing .

Where: 3 Green Street, Cruden Bay. Directions:- Going down Harbour Street, 3rd Street on the left. (White house with the pink windows!)

When: Saturday 15th September – Sunday 23rd September. 10am – 5pm, (Sat-Sun, till 6pm).

Slains Studio is open all year - by prior arrangement only. Tel. 01779 812460

See you at Slains Studio, Jill

Gaele Devlin and Gillian Campbell offer a range of classes that offers fun and affordable craft sessions for all ages of children, from Parent/Carer sessions to primary school age independent classes. The aim being to boost confidence, improve concentration and tune fine motor skills whilst stimulating creativity for all.

At Crafternoon, we provide Hands On Arts & Crafts Workshops for Children in and around Aberdeenshire.

Gaele is a mother of four and has many years of experience working with primary school aged children whilst working at a local School where she gained SVQ Level 2 & 3 in Childcare. Gillian, a mother of two children has many years of experience working with all ages of children and is always surrounded by young family members.

The mothers both wanted to provide a safe and fun environment for children to enjoy crafting activities, removing the stress of providing such experiences for your children in your own home.

For more information or to book a workshop, get in touch with Gaele and Gillian by email to crafternoons@ymail. com or search for Crafternoon on Facebook.

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what’s on

1st - 22nd September Oddfellows, Arbuthnot Museum

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6th September Light-Up Peterhead Fashion Show, Waterside Inn 7.30pm 8th - 9th September Buchanhaven and surrounding areas During the Wars , Buchanhaven Community Centre 10am - 4.30pm 15th September Car Boot Sale, St Peter Street 8am - 1pm Buchan Beaders Charity Fair, Rescue Hall 11am - 3pm Light-Up Peterhead Craft Fayre, Apex Church 11am - 3pm 15th - 23rd September North East Open Studios, various venues and times see www.NorthEastOpenStudios.co.uk 22nd September Car Boot Sale, St Peter Street 8am - 1pm

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Peterhead Lifeboat Station Annual Open Day, Peterhead Lifeboat Station 12pm - 4pm

16th September Peterhead Running Festival, Lord Catto Park 10am Entries to be submitted before Friday 7th September

21st September The Chocolate Tour From Olive Tree Chocolate, The Muckle Kirk 7.30pm £3 entry

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25th September BookBug Rhymetime, Peterhead Library 10am

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1st September Peterhead Community Market, Drummers Corner 10am - 3.30pm

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1st September Mintlaw Home & Gift Fair , Mintlaw Village Hall, 10am -3pm

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2nd September Discover Hidden Strathbeg, Loch of Strathbeg 6pm Call 01346 532017 for more details

05 8th September Go Walkies in aid of Guide Dogs, Aden Country Park, Mintlaw 9.30am - 11am

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8th - 9th September Maud Railway Museum Open Weekend, Maud 12pm - 4pm

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9th September Head Gardeners Guided Walk, Pitmedden Gardens 3pm - 4pm

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30th September The Big Buchan Bridal Bash, Banff & Buchan College 11am - 4pm Apples and Cornkisters, Pitmedden Gardens 11am - 5pm Vintage Tractor Working Day, Aden Country Park 12.15pm - 4.15pm

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The Buchanhaven Community Centre hosts yet another excellent exhibition, this time Buchanhaven and Surrounding Areas During the Wars.

The exhibition will take you on a journey of the area through the wars with photographs of locals in the services, items from the Gordon Highlanders Museum and the Aberdeenshire Museums Service. Artefacts are available to hold and use.

Find out more about the U-Boat that sank just 8 miles from the coast of Peterhead,

Buchanhaven and Surrounding Areas through the Wars

Longside Airfield, the Norwegian Secret Service and other little known facts.

A family event that is sure to stimulate discussion across generations with locals from the Buchanhaven who remember when the first bomb that dropped on the rocks at Gadle Braes, whilst hearing of heaving bombing that was endured in Aberdeen.

Get on down to the Buchanhaven Community Centre on Saturday and Sunday the 8th and 9th of September, 10am till 4:30pm. You can also enjoy tea and homebakes to the sounds of the Glen Millar Orchestra.

Entry is free and donations towards the Community Centre are gratefully received.

The Buchanhaven Community Centre was formerly a school which has been revived as a community centre. The centre has recently hosted craft fairs, art exhibitions and heritage events. You can find the centre between High Street and Mid Street just off Ugie Road.

Pic tures kindly submitted by Alex Geddes

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Cinema Competition Winners

We had a fantastic response to the Cinema Competition in last months issue.

The winners of two tickets to each movie were: The Artist – Norah Shin, Peterhead The General – Amber Sebold, Mintlaw Brave – Aimee Wyness, Peterhead Senna – Ross Donald, Peterhead The Angels Share – Hazel Buscu, Peterhead Ice Age 4 – Sheila Reid, Fraserburgh Casablanca – Ian Boyd, Peterhead Jaws – Amanda Bruce, Peterhead

Congratulations to all the winners and we hoped you enjoyed the movies!

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Light Up Peterhead

Who loves seeing Christmas lights up in the town?

Light Up Peterhead have organised a series of events over the next few months to help raise funds for new displays and to ensure that Peterhead continues to have Christmas Lights over the festive period.

With recent funding having paid for an overhaul of power points, wire ropes, replacing lamps and lights with LED bulbs, the aim is now to raise funds to purchase new lights to increase the display and coverage of the town centre. The increased coverage will brighten up the town and hopefully pull more people in to the town to do their Christmas shopping.

The series of events kick off with a Fashion Show in conjunction with M&Co at the Waterside Inn on Thursday the 6th of September at 7:30pm. A Craft Fayre has been organised in the Apex Church on Saturday the 15th of September at 11am.

Looking further ahead there is a Variety Concert in the Community Centre Theatre on Friday the 5th of October, a popular event where people had to be turned away last time as tickets were quickly sold out. This is followed by a Community Centre Open Day on the Saturday. November the 22nd sees a GlowStick Parade that coincides with Late Night Shopping in the town. Finally the big Switch On will be on Saturday the 24th of November.

The groups target is set at £15,000 and encourages the public to attend the events and donate what they can. Donations have been previously received from other community groups and they would like to call out to local businesses to perhaps donate a light if they can.

If you are interested in more information or would like to joint the committee, please contact Revd. Dr. James McMillan of the Peterhead Congregational Church.

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Peterhead Lifeboat Station

ANNUAL OPEN DAY

The Peterhead Lifeboat Station Annual Open Day this year is on Saturday 8 September 2012.

Come on down between 12pm and 4pm and enjoy the day at Peterhead Lifeboat Station where Peterhead’s own Tamar class “Misses Robertson of Kintail” will be open to the public for viewing.

The HM Coastguard, Fire Brigade and the Police Dive Team will also be in attendance.

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Events planned for the day include an in-shore D-class lifeboat display, a multimedia presentation from the stations Press Officer and a Kipper Barbecue. For those that like model boats, the Tarlair Model Boat Club will be using a boating pond on the day.

There will be various stalls available on the day including an RNLI Charity Stall, bottle and raffle stalls where you will be able to buy some RNLI souvenirs.

The Dolphin Cafe will also be open during the day for refreshments.

With a great day in store and something for everyone, bring the family and your pennies and support your local lifeboat station!

Peterhead has had a Lifeboat Station since 1865, and over the last 144 years has been instrumental in saving over 1000 souls who encountered difficulties at sea off the unpredictable North East coast of Scotland.

You can get more information by visiting the Peterhead Lifeboat website at www.PeterheadLifeboat.co.uk

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We are now using Instagram to show off some of our pictures from in and around Peterhead.

Useful Information

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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 NHS 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08454 242424 Repeat Prescriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 482539

Term dates

Useful Websites

School breaks up for the October holidays on Friday 12th of

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October and go back on Monday 29th of October.

www.Aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Academy returns on Tuesday 30th of October

Monday the 12th and Tuesday the 13th of November 2012 are In Service Days

www.nhs24.com www.Grampian.Police.uk www.PeterheadProjects.co.uk www.AberdeenshireArts.org.uk

School breaks up for Christmas on Friday 21st December and returns after the New Year on Monday the 7th of January 2013.

Your Town Centre tries to make sure that the information above is correct. If you have any corrections, please contact us.

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

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