South Deeside View 2015 autumn

The

South DeesideViewLocal News and Views from the North Kincardine rural area

AUTUMN 2015

Online editions: www.nkrcc.org.uk/sdv & www.issuu.com/thesouthdeesideview

CONTENTSNature Notes: Autumnpreserves, drinks and nibbles........3Aberdeen Aeromodellers...............4Cookney Bowling Club..................4Dee Vale Ladies Football...............4Friendship Club............................4Glendale Football Club..................4Maryculter Drivingfor the Disabled...........................5Maryculter Senior CitizensAssociation.................................5Maryculter SWRI..........................5North Mearns Reading Group.........5Community Halls.........................6Maryculter Woodlands Trust..........7Kincardine & DeesideBefriending.................................7Maryculter Trinity Churchof Scotland.................................8 St Mary’s Chapel.........................9

St Ternan’s Episcopal Church.........9Maryculter Babies &Toddlers Group............................10South Deeside Under 5’s...............10Lairhillock School ........................11Banchory-Devenick School ...........11The Aberdeen Green School .........11GIRLGUIDING Maryculter..............12SCOUTING Maryculter..................12Police Report...............................14Transport Scotland.......................16NKRCC Report.............................17400 Club.....................................18MP, MSP and Councillors ..............19Chapelton Update........................22Blairs Museum.............................23Lookback....................................29What’s On...................................32Useful Numbers...........................32

Editors Note

It seems that Summer has passed us by this year with but a brief nod and

now Autumn has well and truly arrived with shorter days and trees starting

to drop their leaves.

There are many events to keep us busy and entertained over the next few

months, as advertised throughout this newsletter and also noted on our back

page calendar. We are fortunate to have some new contributors for this issue

and, as always, we extend our thanks to our regular contributors -

community members, advertisers and organisations, all local - and to the

many volunteers who hand deliver this newsletter.

We hope you enjoy reading the articles, updates and advertisements from our

community. Please get in touch if you have any suggestions for future articles

or if you would like anything to be considered for inclusion in our next issue.

Emma & Lynne

EDITORSEmma Lester-Smith:

01569 [email protected]

Lynne Beard:01569 739132

[email protected]

We try hard to ensureaccuracy of content but

responsibility cannotbe taken for errors

or omissions.

The views expressed inthis publication are not

necessarily those ofthe editors.

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AUTUMN PRESERVES

Rowan jelly

Wonderful with game or cheese,rowan jelly is easy to make. It is anovernight process though so setaside some time before the middle

of October, by which time theblackbirds have usually

taken all the fruit.

Previouslyconsidered a

protector from evilspirits the rowan is

common in this area. It is theonly wild tree you will find at thistime of year with red berries.

Collecting the fruit is a great activityto do with children as it involvesclimbing but it takes only tenminutes or so to gatherenough for a year’s worth ofjelly – the perfect adventureto boredom ratio!

For 2 jars you will need:

● 1 child and/or a ladder,scissors and a bag to collectthe fruit

● 750g (1.5 lb) rowan berries● 1 large cooking apple● Water● Granulated sugar● A jelly bag - some muslin or

an old pillow casePut the berries (stalks and all) &apple into a large pan, cover withwater and boil for 40 minutes. Pourthe mixture into your “jelly bag”and let it drip into a bowl overnight.This involves tying the bag to awooden spoon and balancing itbetween two chairs. This is fun towatch if you are a kid! The next daymeasure the resulting juice andallow 500g (1lb) sugar for every600ml (1 pint) of juice. Dissolve thesugar and boil until setting point –when a drop forms into jelly on acold plate.

AUTUMNDRINKS

Bramble & apple cordial

This recipe uses a similar method tothe rowan jelly.

For 1.5 litres you will need:

● 1kg (2lbs) brambles● 1kg (2 lbs) Crab apples or

Bramley apples, destalked androughly chopped●Granulated sugar

Add 700ml (1.2 pints) ofwater to the fruit and cookuntil soft. Pour into a jellybag and leave to dripovernight. Measure theresulting juice and allow

700g (1.5lb) sugar forevery litre of juice.Heat gently to dissolvethe sugar and pour

into sterilised bottles. This shouldkeep for up to two months in a cool,dark place.

Bramble gin

Pour a bottle of gin (a non-craft type) into a big glassbottle. Fill with bramblesand shake every other dayuntil Christmas Eve. Strain througha sieve lined with kitchen roll andadd sugar to taste. Yes, it really isthat simple!

Adding sugar at the end rather thanat the beginning takes into accountseasonal variation in the taste ofthe berries. You can do this toowhen making sloe gin.

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Brambles grow along most of thecountry roads in the South Deesidearea and are delicious on their ownor in any recipe that calls for softfruit. Just remember an old coatwhen you are out picking – being amember of the rose family bramblestems have big thorns.

AUTUMNNIBBLES

Apple crisps

Munching apples in the treewhere you have picked them isjust the best fun but there areonly so many you can eat at onego. Here is a crunchy, sweetrecipe for the rest you havecollected!

For 12 “crisps” you will need:

● 1 eating apple● 100g (4oz) caster sugar● Juice of 1 lemon

Heat the oven to125°C/250°F/gas mark 1/2.Dissolve the sugar in 50ml (2 floz) of water, heat to dissolveand allow to cool. Cut the appleinto the thinnest rounds you can(without peeling or coring). Dipinto the lemon juice then intothe sugar syrup. Lay on a wirerack on the bottom shelf of theoven and leave for four hours oruntil completely dry and crispyet still pale.

NATURE NOTES

NATURE NOTES: AUTUMN PRESERVES, DRINKS AND NIBBLESWithout being too pessimistic, I do not think this is going to be a great Autumn for foraging! There have been somegood crops of mushrooms and, whilst there are some lovely red rowan berries around, the bramble crops looknothing like that of last year. Maybe that means we should value them even more so here are some recipe ideas toget you out and about this Autumn for a spot of berry and fruit collecting.


Mandy TullochWoodend Cottage,

Netherley

COMMUNITY & LEISURE

ABERDEEN AEROMODELLERSHave you ever wanted to learn to fly aradio controlled fixed wing aircraft orhelicopter? Do you like the idea of havingand flying your own Spitfire, Hurricane orscale helicopter? Come along to the fieldand introduce yourself, hopefully we can offer someadvice on what would best suit your specificrequirements. We also have club trainer aircraft so thatyou can have an initial flight experience and also cansupply training on both fixed wing and helicopters

We fly all year , so long as the weather is favourableyou will likely find members at the field on any day ofthe week.

There are a variety of aircraft that fly at our airfield.Aircraft can be from beginner trainers, foam aircraft,nitro, petrol & turbine jets. We also have several mult-rotor pilots at the field.

Our major event of the year is the Scottish Heli Natswhich usually takes place on the 2nd weekend of Juneand heli pilots travel up here from around the UK.

If you are interested then please come along to theBanchoryDevenick airfield or contact us via email.

Andy Pirie, Chairman AAMFC

Email: [email protected]: www.aamfc.co.uk

COOKNEY BOWLING CLUBCookney Bowling Club will resumemeetings on 17th September.

The meetings are usually on Thursdaysfrom 7:30pm at Cookney Community Hall and thesessions last for about 2 hours.

From the middle of October there is also a CompetitionNight on Mondays if there are sufficient numbers. Newmembers are always very welcome and we arecurrently looking to increase our number, so pleasecontact me if you would like to join us.

Arthur Durward: 01224 319701

DEE VALE LADIES FOOTBALLDEE VALE LFC CLOSE IN ONSECOND LEAGUE TITLE

Dee Vale LFC are a women’s football teamcurrently playing in Division 2 North of the ScottishWomen’s Football League (SWFL).

The team consist of a variety of ages from 19-40years, all from the local area or within the city andcome with a variety of playing experience.

Dee Vale LFC play their home games at Corbie Park,Maryculter on a Sunday afternoon (2pm kick off) andalways welcome support.

After a rocky start to the season, Dee Vale haveregained their form and are top of the league with onlya few games remaining.

The recent good form has seem some wins at Kemnay(18-0), against Aberdeen Development (11-0) and

against title rivals Stonehaven (5-2). With only ahandful of points separating the top 5 teams it is set tobe an exciting and close run finale. A top four finishwill guarantee a place in next seasons Division 1 Northand Dee Vale hope to do one better by winning theleague itself for the second season running.

If you are interested in joining or know someone whoused to play and would like to get back into it pleasecontact:

Shona: 07734 915850Website: [email protected]

FRIENDSHIP CLUBThe Friendship Club ends the Summersession with a lunch at the Den in the Glenon Thursday, 1st October.

Our Autumn Whist is on Friday, 23rd October, in CorbieHall at 7:30pm. Please come along and join us for thishappy evening.

For our Winter sessions varied musical afternoons havebeen arranged.

A full programme of planned events is available onrequest. New members are very welcome so pleasecontact us if you are interested in joining.

Peggy Paterson 01224 734888Anne Massie 01224 732071

GLENDALE FOOTBALL CLUBYou may recall my Spring article “Summerfootball!, Summer football….!” ? WellSummer has come and gone (some mayeven say “what Summer?”) and we areback into the old routine of a “Winterfootball season”. I only hope the winter ismore kind to us than last year and postponements arekept to a minimum.

Having scraped enough points together during themonth of April, we retained our Division 1 North statusfor this season - albeit there were a number of franticphonecalls on the last day of the season to check onresults elsewhere in the League.

Now, with the vast majority of selected retainedplayers signed and with the addition of a couple of newfresh faces, we have started the new season brightlyhaving surpassed our points tally up to Christmas 2014already during the first part of this September 2015.Let’s hope this proves a good omen for the remainderof the season.

With the dark nights closing in again fast, wintertraining will again revert to Cults Academy Astro TurfPitch, with home games on alternate Saturdays atCorbie Park, Maryculter.

For more information contact:Jim Grant: 01224 867512


COMMUNITY & LEISUREMARYCULTER DRIVING FORTHE DISABLEDNew volunteers are most welcome andalways needed, whether you'd like to offeryour baking talents as a tea lady, maintainthe bikes, carriages & trailers, support ourdisabled members, help exercise, transport or drive thehorses. It's a great excuse to get together for a bletherwith a nice bunch of people!

Sarah Holtom (Secretary) 01330 811094Kate Brockman (Group Organiser) 01330 811615Kees Witte (Treasurer) 01224 732738

Registered Charity no. SCIO 28630

CAN YOU OFFER GRASS LIVERY FOR ONEOF OUR HORSES?

Our senior girl, Corbie (age 24), iscurrently in a temporary home buturgently needs to be rehomed in theautumn. She has not had a goodseason, having suffered a fieldinjury. We are optimistic that with

continued rest, she will be sound again fornext season

The cost of DIY grass livery in our area is£1,300 p.a. for one horse. This amounts to asignificant proportion of funds raised by ourcharity each year. Is anyone in a position tooffer grass livery to Corbie? Ideally it wouldbe in the Maryculter/Durris area, with accessto drivable lanes/forest and some storagespace for a cart and associated equipment.

Contact Kate Brockman: 01330 811615

MARYCULTER SENIORCITIZENS ASSOCIATIONThank you to all who support thefundraising 100+ Club. Winners of cashprizes from Apr-Aug 2015 were E Duff, K Leven, AMcAndrew; J Scaife, C Troup, G McPhail; J & H Martin,S Black, H Hamilton; D & M Scott, J Gilchrist, GMasson; M & L Estathy, R Connon & E Thomson.

Contacts:Fiona: 01224 733324 Geordie:01224 734469Richard: 01224 867580 Caroline:01224 734093Debbie: 01224 730018

MARYCULTER SWRIThe Maryculter SWRI meet fromSeptember until May. Meetings are held inCorbie Hall, Maryculter on the 2nd

Wednesday of each month. Start time is7:30pm unless otherwise stated. (Pleasesee the Calendar on the back page).

A new committee was elected in May 2015 and thefollowing members were appointed:

President Joan ThomasVice President Elaine BrainwoodSecretary Sheila BissettTreasurer Kathleen Paterson

The new session was started on Wednesday, 9thSeptember with a "Catch-up at Home" finger buffetsupper provided by the new Committee members.

Members Annual Fee £20 / Visitors £4 per meeting.

For more information, please contact the SWRISecretary Sheila Bissett: 01224 861593

NORTH MEARNS READING GROUPThe North Mearns Reading group is an informalgroup that meets every four to six weeksand we take turns to host each meeting.We read books chosen from a list providedby the library service of Aberdeenshire council. Ouraim is to read widely, to explore, engage and enjoy allkinds of literature. The real joy is the discussion wherewe share our views and ideas . If you love to read,and would like to join us please contact:

Muriel Hargreaves: 01569 730302


WANTED!! WOMEN BASKETBALL PLAYERSPortlethen Panthers are a local Basketball Team seeking new players, ages 16-60. Allwelcome! Must be at least of average ability and would help a huge amount if you hadexperience of playing netball or basketball as a youngster. We are preparing for thenew season of games starting shortly so it would also help if you think you could learnquickly and build relationships up with team members in a short space of time. Greatexercise. Sociable group. Practices are Tuesday and Thursday nights at Stonehaven. Games are atvarious locations on differing nights between Oct and Feb. Full attendance at every session notrequired, just a keen interest and a willingness to play plus reasonable basic fitness.

Interested? Contact Anna 01224 878939 Website:www.portlethenpanthers.com

Blackcap - by S. Hammond

COMMUNTY HALLS

MARYCULTER COMMUNITY HALL & CORBIE PARK

Maryculter CommunityHall and Corbie pitchare available for hirefor meetings, partiesand other events. Ifinterested pleasecontact the committeevia email or mobile.

We now have secure Wi-Fi in the hall available for any users.The password is on the noticeboard in the hall.

Please see our Facebook page for news and upcomingevents.

Contact No.: 07960 231855Email: [email protected]: Corbie Hall and Field Maryculter

COOKNEY COMMUNITY HALL

The highlight of the year so far for theFriends of Cookney Hall must be the BBQon Sunday, 5th July when over 200people visited the hall to see the latestrefurbishments. We hope you wereimpressed and that you had anenjoyable afternoon.

But, the year is not over yet. We still have a number ofevents to come, such as:

31 October - Halloween Dance with Country Edition2 January ‘16 - New Year’s Dance with Double Trouble

For more details of these and other events being planned,keep an eye on our webpage or search on Facebook for“Friends of Cookney Hall” and hit ‘Like’ to be kept up to datewith posts.

For further information about hiring the hall for a function orcelebration, please contact:Willie Angus: 01569 730123,email: [email protected]

To get involved with Friends of Cookney Hall:Bob McKinney: 01569 730706,email: [email protected]

COMMUNITY & LEISURE


by R.Ricciby A.Stephen

SOLSTICE NURSERIESSolstice Nurseries is a social firm

(that is a not for profit organisation)which works with people who are

recovering from mental health issues.

We will be selling

Christmas Wreathsat Maryculter Trinity Church on

Sat, 5th December10am to 11.30am.

We will also be holding a

Christmas Fairat Solstice NurseriesSat, 12th December

10am to 1pm.

Please get in touch for further detailsTel: 01224 865907

http://www.solsticenurseries.co.uk/

COMMUNITY & LEISURE


MARYCULTER WOODLANDS TRUST

WE HAVE DONE IT!

The proposed community woodland in Maryculter has moved into the final stages after theMaryculter Woodlands Trust secured a grant of £196,000 from the Scottish Land Fund and afurther £4,000 from Aberdeenshire Council Kincardine & Mearns Area Committee.

This, along with donations from the community and local businesses, means thatwe now have the £240,000 needed to buy the 67 hectare wood in Maryculter fromForestry Commission Scotland. The transfer of ownership will happen just as soonas we can finish all the legal steps. Once the completion date is certain we willarrange an opening ceremony in the woods (hopefully in November).

We would also like to give advance notification that our first Annual GeneralMeeting as owners of the wood will be on Wednesday 25th November, 7.30pm,scout hut, Kirkton of Maryculter. This will be a chance for thecommunity to discuss and agree what activities we should(and should not) perform in the first year of communityownership of the wood.

We will continue to hold community events to help raise fundsfor ongoing management and for new projects in the wood.

Our sincere thanks to everyone who has helped make thishappen. The future of the wood as an amenity for thecommunity is secure and we can now look forward to startingthe actual management of the wood.

Ed ThorogoodChairman, Maryculter Woodlands TrustEmail: [email protected]: www.maryculterwoods.comFacebook: Maryculter Woods Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation: SC044224

KINCARDINE & DEESIDE BEFRIENDING

Could you provide some companionship for an older person in your community?

Kincardine & Deeside Befriending say there is a growing demand for befrienders from olderpeople who are lonely or isolated. The Organisation matches older people with volunteerbefrienders for companionship and emotional support.

Feeling lonely can impact on physical health as well as mental wellbeing and they are in no doubt about thebenefits of befriending. Lisa Wass, Deeside Co-ordinator said “I’ve seen first -hand thedifference that befrienders have on elderly people who use the service. A simple homevisit to an older person in their own home for company and a chat or a trip out can makea huge difference to their life”

Kincardine & Deeside Befriending are calling on caring people with time togive,a friendly face and listening ear to get to know older people in theircommunity.

For more information about volunteer befriending pleasecontact:

Deeside Co-ordinator Tel 01330 823368) orKincardine/Mearns Co-ordinator Tel 01569 765714)

www.kdbefriending.org.uk

CHURCH NOTICES

MARYCULTER TRINITY CHURCH OFSCOTLANDSunday Services are held at 10.30amin Maryculter Trinity Church

The Meeting Place is held at 10.30am on the last Sunday ofthe month in Maryculter Trinity Church Hall. Come and singalong with the praise band and enjoy worship in a very relaxedatmosphere, followed by tea & coffee.

Please note that dates of these services can change from time to time so please check before attending.

Children are always welcome at all our services and there is a wealth of material for them to enjoy in the hall. Anactivity table is available at The Meeting Place with children staying in the hall for the whole service.

Community Coffee Mornings are held on 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays of the month in Maryculter Trinity ChurchHall from 10am till 12 noon. Fresh coffee or tea & home bakes £2.50. Come and enjoy chats with friends, andmake new friends. We look forward to welcoming you. For further details or to arrange a lift, please phone AlisonStewart 01224 861048 or Dianne Brown on 01224 734687.

The Guild, led by Mrs. Sheila Bisset, is held on the first Monday of the month at 7.30- 9.30pm in Maryculter TrinityChurch Hall from September to November and February to April. New members are always welcome to come andhear interesting talks, enjoy fellowship and a cup of tea. For further details contact Sheila: Tel. No. 01224 861593

Bible Study Group meet every Tuesday evening in The Manse at 7.30pm, Please note that dates can change fromtime to time so please check before attending. This is ecumenical and open to all who are interested. A differentbible passage is studied every week.

Youth Café: Something to do on a Thursday night? Everyone who is in school between P7 and S3 is welcome andif you are a little older than that but still want to be involved why not come and help out?! This rewardingexperience allows you to get to know the wonderful young people in our community.

Currently 48 members of Youth Café, who all live locally, come along regularly. Plenty to do from football, tabletennis and pool to board games and of course the tuck shop! Or just relax and chill out chatting to friends.

We meet on Thursday evenings in Maryculter Trinity Church Hall between 7pm and 9pm and follow the school term.Yearly visits to the Compass Christian Centre in Glenshee are always popular.

If you would like to join please contact Dianne Brown: 01224 734687 or 07801 542154

Fairtrade: We are a Fairtrade church which means we use, sell and promote Traidcraft products, and these areavailable at the sales table in the church hall every Sunday after the morning service.

Christian Aid: We run events throughout the year for this organisation and have helped many worthwhile projectsincluding Water Aid and HIV/Aids.

Quay Project: During the year we joined a rota with other churches to help cater for homeless people inAberdeen by making soup at Crown Street Baptist Church.

Minister: Rev. Dr. Melvyn GriffithsTel: 01224.730150, [email protected]

Session Clerk: Mrs. Joyce MackintoshTel: 01224 733495, [email protected]

Church Treasurer & Caretaker:Mrs. Anne Massie Tel: 01224 732071

Scottish Charities Number SCO13648


NAME CHANGE

As most of you will know on 1st July 2015we changed our church name from

Banchory-Devenick & Maryculter/CookneyChurch of Scotland

toMaryculter Trinity Church of Scotland.

It may be a change of name but by nomeans do we want to forget our roots or

the long history of faithful serviceby the three Parish churches.

Thanks to Dianne Brownour kids & teens are celebrating

10 years of Youth Café at Maryculter Church!

A big thank you to all the families who donated fundstowards the purchase of the new picnic table for the club,especially to the Ironside family for purchasing, delivering

and for on-site construction.

CHURCH NOTICES

ST MARY’S CHAPEL, BLAIRSMasses and Services

Sunday Mass: 9:30amConfessions: On request before massReligious Education: Sundays, after massEvening Prayer 2nd Sunday eachand Benediction month, 4pmBaptisms & Weddings: Contact Deacon John Wire

Holy Days of Obligation are as announcedin the weekly bulletin on our website.

Full details on the parish website:www.stmarysblairs.org

Contact: Rev. Deacon John J. WireTel: 07711 847582

[email protected]

ST TERNAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH,MUCHALLS

St. Ternan’s is the northern-most ScottishEpiscopal Church in the Diocese of Brechin.

We are part of the world-wide Anglicancommunion. The Church is located in the NorthKincardine Community Council area, to the westof the A90 about a mile from Muchalls Village onthe Causey Mounth where the road branches offto Cookney and Netherley.

The Church is open every day from 10am until3pm. You are welcome to join us in worship at the10.30am Family Eucharist on Sundays. Weeklyservices are held on major Saint Days and areadvertised on the Church notice boards and in themagazine.

Our Community Meeting Room with kitchen andtoilet facilities is available for use by anyone inthe area for classes, dance classes, children’sparties, craft groups, meetings etc. It canaccommodate up to 30 people and is fitted with aloop system for the hard of hearing and theentrance is wheelchair friendly. A donation of £4per hour is suggested when booking this facility.

Please take a look at our website where you canfind full details of forthcoming events, ourmonthly newsletter & more.

For bookings or for more information contact: Sheila on01569 731608 orAudrey on 01569 730600

Website:: www.stternans.co.uk


Do you recognise this photo?

Read the article from BLAIRS MUSEUMto find out more!

LITTLE LIVES FIRST AID COURSES

A local of the North Kincardinearea, Francesca Philp is thefounder of a new service calledLittle Lives First Aid specialising inPaediatric First Aid courses inAberdeenshire. An experiencedParamedic, First aid trainer and a mum herself,Francesca is in a good position to understand theworries faced by parents and carers when looking aftersmall children.

Offering bespoke Infant and Child First Aid courses,Little Lives First Aid imparts confidence to parents,grandparents, carers and babysitters to actknowledgably if ever confronted with an emergencysituation. Key subjects covered include CPR, choking,head injuries, burns, allergic reactions and meningitis,with plenty of hands on experience to instil confidence.This course is non accredited, but provides valuableeducation for what to do in those crucial momentswhilst waiting for an ambulance.

With her experience of working in theambulance service, Francesca haswitnessed bystanders who havecarried out essential first aid prior toambulance arrival and it has made asignificant difference. Those first fewminutes are vital. However, she is alsoaware about how very few parents andcarers out there actually have theknowledge or skills to deal with anemergency. Francesca firmly believes

that everyone should have a basic knowledge of FirstAid. It is important to be prepared, should theunthinkable happen.

Her courses aim to be relaxed and informal. They arescheduled in local venues across the region. You canalso host a private training session in the comfort ofyour home at a time that suits you. Naturally, babiesare more than welcome to come along too! Courseslast 2 ½ hours and cost £30 per person. This includesa Certificate of Attendance, a memory jogger and FirstAid manual. Contact Francesca for more information.

Tel: 07841 249226Email: [email protected]: www.littlelivesfirstaid.co.ukFacebook: Little Lives First Aid

PLAYGROUPS

MARYCULTER BABIES &TODDLERS GROUPWe are a friendly, informal group, who meet everyThursday morning (9:30-11:30) in Maryculterchurch hall. Anyone looking after children frombirth to preschool (and those with bumps!) arewelcome to come along and join us for a cuppa andto chat, share tips and local information.Children are able to play in a safe and friendlyenvironment, sharing a variety of toys. It is anexcellent way for children to socialise with peersand those who will become their school friends.Snack is provided for the children on a rotabasis. £2 per family per session.

For more information, please contactAnnick Shaw: [email protected]


BABY &TODDLER

Monday Mornings9.30 – 11.30

£3.75 per session,from birth to 4yrs

Adults can enjoy acoffee and chat

whilst the childrentake part in activeplay, stories and

music.

TWO’S GROUP

Wed, Thur, Fri9.45 – 11.45

£8 per session,aged 2 until

school nursery.Children get a

gentle introductioninto being away

from parents/carersfor 2 hours ofgames, snack,

indoor & outdoorplay.

RISING 5S(LUNCH CLUB)

TuesdayLunchtimes12.30 – 2.30

£8 per session,aimed at children in

ante-pre & pre-school.

This lunchtimegroup provides ataster of a little

more time with theirpeers in

preparation for P1

SOUTH DEESIDE UNDER 5’S

Established in 2010, we are a community-led charityproviding independent childcare for young children.

OUR THREE CLASSES

US!We are managed by a parent run committee.Our experienced team of playleaders prepare

an exciting array of fun and memorable activitiesfor the children to enjoy.

www.south-deeside-under-fives.co.uk

WE RUN OUR CLASSES ATMaryculter Community Hall (Old Mill Inn entrance)

South Deeside Road, Maryculter

Registered Scottish Charity - Number SCO17421

by A. Stephen

LAIRHILLOCK SCHOOLLairhillock School are delighted toannounce that we have beenawarded our Sport Scotland SilverAward. This is as a result ofmeeting the two hours of PE perweek and the attendance of childrenat the after school sporting eventsthat take place on the premises.

Last session our children had theopportunity to take part in arange of Active Schools events,both out of school hours and alsoin school time. The activitiesincluded Basketball, Table Tennis,Badminton, Curling, Rugby,Football, Hockey, Tennis and Golf.

Finally we now have our fabulousoutdoor classroom. The officialopening went well with Mrs MariaWalker, Director of Education &Children’s Services, cutting theribbon with the assistance ofsome willing helpers. Alongsidethe opening of the classroom wasthe whole school art exhibition,which was very well attended.

We raised anamazing £400.25, which will payfor the Rights Respecting Schoolshow in October.

We said our farewells to Mrs Englewho retired after 28 years ofteaching. She was presented withflowers and a hot air balloon ridefrom her friends and colleagues inthe school.

Thanks to the Parent Council givingus £500 we have been able toreplace the outside equipment thechildren use at lunchtimes. Thenursery children also have a newclimbing frame courtesy of theParent Council.

Head Teacher - Christine Saward,Email : lairhillock.sch@aberdeenshire.gov.ukwww.lairhillock.aberdeenshire.sch.uk

SCHOOLS

BANCHORY-DEVENICKSCHOOLIt has been a busy few weeksalready and the children are feelingenthusiastic about the changeshappening to their school. Therewill be major refurbishment workover the October holidays which willsee the classrooms completely

renovated.

It was a great visit from ALEC againthis year. Amy and Harold workedwith all 7 year groups and it was abrilliant day!

We also had a visit from the SSPCA.We learned about farming, thefoods that come from them, how tolook after animals properly and howthey have inspectors.

Banchory-Devenick PrimarySchool linked with CommunityFood Initiative North East over thelast two years and pupils haveagain generously donated to alocal food bank. The 54 pupilsgathered 18 crates of food and

toiletries weighing 84.4kg. During the week thechildren learnt about food banks, donations, foodwastage and healthy living.

The pupils raised enough food for almost 200 meals,in fact we managed todonate even more this yearcompared to last year, whichis fantastic. A huge thanksfor the families of Banchory-Devenick for supporting sucha worthy cause.

The time has almost comefor my final few days atBanchory-Devenick and with a heavy heart I must saygoodbye. I have never met a more enthusiastic andhappy group of children, hardworking staff andsupportive parent group than what we have here atBanchory-Devenick. I will miss everyone and I’d liketo take this opportunity to thank you all for makingmy job so wonderful each and every day.

Head Teacher – Michelle TaylorEmail: banchorydev.sch@aberdeenshire.gov.ukwww.banchory-devenick.aberdeenshire.sch.uk

THE ABERDEEN GREEN SCHOOLThe Aberdeen Green School opened in August 2014 and offers a dynamic, unique learningexperience inspired by an inclusive and holistic view on the development of the whole person.

We have a specialised program for 14-19 year old students offering a first rate CareersCurriculum. We offer core National 5 exams this year, and Highers next year, along withProfession Projects, Business Studies, Environmental Science, Drama and Art.

TAGS can be accessed on a part-time basis for Homeschoolers or for school leavers whoare deciding their next move.

For more information, please contact: Diane Elliott 07507 682372email: [email protected]: http://www.theaberdeengreenschool.org/ TAGS TRIP TO THE

ISLE OF SKYE


GIRLGUIDING MARYCULTEROpen to girls predominantly living inthe Maryculter, Netherley &Banchory-Devenick areas.

MARYCULTER RAINBOWS

Last term was fun filled and ended with amagical trip to Templars park with Mandy

Tulloch from Mud Pies on a mini beast hunt!.

We have a lot of new rainbows and are now full with 18members. There are a few girls waiting on a place atbrownies.

This term we are excited to be taking part in ourcreature comforts badge and are looking forward tohaving a mini zoo visit and hope to make a visit toBlaikiewell animal sanctuary.

We are also going to the cinema to see sing a longFrozen in Oct along with units from all over our district.

We will be busy making things for our joint ChristmasFair with The Maryculter Guides and Brownies on the14th November at Corbie hall 2pm-4pm.

If anyone would like to join the Rainbows please go tothe Girl Guiding websitehttp://www.girlguiding.org.uk/and follow the links to “Register your Interest”

Leader: Irene Forbes

MARYCULTER BROWNIES

Since the last newsletter the Brownies havebeen busy. We had a joint trip to Dalguise

with the Guides and we had a great time. We allenjoyed the Giant Swing and had a great time tryingour hand at Archery amongst other activities.

Our two Assistant Leaders Karen and Jo recentlygained there Leadership Qualifications and we were sopleased for them as they have put in a lot of hardwork.

This term we are working on our Environment Badgewith the help of one of the Brownie mums and one ofthe Brownie Dads is going to be helping us with theother badge we have started this term, Road Safety.

In the coming months we are looking forward to goinginto Aberdeen to the Cinema to Sing-a-long Frozen.We will proudly represent Girlguiding at the AnnualRemembrance Sunday Service and will take part in lotsof fun activities in the run up to Christmas.

We are currently at full capacity which means we nowhave quite a large waiting list. Because of this somegirls are having to wait some time to move up from theRainbows.

For more information please log onto the girlguidingwebsite www.girlguiding.org.uk/interestedor contact:

Leader: Lynn [email protected]

MARYCULTER GUIDES

As the nights became lighter during lastterm we spent many sessions exploring the

woods, learning about nature, and having fun!

In May we helped host the Friendsof Guiding Daffodil Tea, helped outat the South Deeside View Coffeemorning / NKRCC Plant Sale andraised funds for Save the ChildrenUK by building a den in the woodsfrom fallen branches.

An adventurous time was had on aweekend trip to the activity centreDalguise. The Guides (and Leaders &Parent Helpers!) tookpart in activities suchas Orienteering,Archery,Mountain Biking,the Giant Swing, theZip wire & Survivalskills!

The Guides have been practicing how to put up tents,and pack them away again! Knots and lashings havebeen learnt as has sewing their badges onto campblankets. On top of all of this they have also managedto work their way through a few Interest badges and aseveral GoForIt badges.

They joined in with a Girlguiding County Pool Party(which was very enjoyable despite the unseasonablychillly weather!) and at the end of the term there was acamp in the woods.

This once small group is now expanding and now needsa couple more volunteers to help out at meetings. Ifyou would like to help, and are over 18 years, thenplease get in touch with Guide Leader Emma

The Guides section is for girls from aged 10 years tomid teens (a Guide may move on up to a SeniorSection anytime between 14 & 16 years).

For more information please log onto the girlguidingwebsite www.girlguiding.org.uk or contact:

Leader:Emma Lester-Smith 07805 626235Email: [email protected]

YOUTH GROUPS


Could you volunteeran hour or two ?

YOUTH GROUPS

SCOUTING MARYCULTEROpen to boys & girls predominantly livingin the Maryculter, Netherley andBanchory-Devenick areas.

MARYCULTERBEAVERS

Last term we enjoyed outings toStonehaven beach, to explore the rock

pools and hunt for crabs, we had fun in the sand dunesat Templars park and we visited the Altens fire stationto learn about fire safety.

Recently we have raised some funds to help the localFriendship Club organise outings for their members.This followed a talk to the Beavers from two ladiesfrom the Friendship Club which was part of the BeaverCommunity Involvement badge where they learn aboutwhat goes on in their neighbourhood.

The Colony meantime has 18 members, which is ourmaximum for the three leaders we have. We would bedelighted to hear from any adult interested inbecoming a Beaver Leader or who has skills or hobbiesthat we could draw upon.

Day: Tue, weeklyTime: 5:30 - 7:00pmPlace: The Scout Hut, Maryculter

Beavers are part of the Scout movement and are forboys and girls between the ages of 6 and 8 years.

For more information please contact:Leader Kathleen Paterson:01224 868676 / 0774 8774 535

MARYCULTER CUBS

Throughout this year the cubs have takenadvantage of our local Maryculter woods for activitiessuch as river crossing, cork boat races, learning safewood and camp craft and the odd stealth game. Thishas included on occasion toasted marshmallows andhot chocolate!

In May we did our annual weekend camp to MuirCottage near Braemar where the cubs enjoyedorienteering, archery, rope swings and the obligatorycamp fire and marshmallows. In June we did achallenging bike ride around Durris forest enjoyed byall with only one leader left behind with a flat tyre.

Looking forward, we are about to do another weekendcamp on the banks of the Dee near Templars before itgets too chilly.

Day: Mon, weekly (school term)Time: 6:15 - 7:45pmPlace: The Scout Hut, Maryculter

Maryculter Cubs welcomes boys between the ages of 8and 10½. We currently have limited spaces so if youhave a son who likes the outdoors and would like tofind out more, please get in touch.

Tom McNamee: 07801 612278 orGaetan Cardinal: 07876 513666


MARYCULTER SCOUTS

As usual the highlight of last term was theannual summer camp. This year we headed

to the delights of the Spey Valley and camped on thebanks of the Spey, in a field outside Aberlour. Despitea few soggy days, we had a fun packed programme ofevents including visits to The Cooperage, The GlenFarclas Distillery and 12 mile walk along the MorayCoastal Trail. We are eternally grateful to AberlourEngineering for coming to our rescue when our antiqueLazyMan boiler (our only source of hot water to wash)sprung a leak on day one. Some skilled welding laterand everyone was able to wash again.

Scouting is open to all boys and girls from 10½ to 14years.

The Troop currently has 12 Scouts; our lowest numberin many years. However, we were delighted to be ableto follow in the footsteps of the Beavers and Cubs bywelcoming the first girl in to the troop this term.Hopefully the first of many!

Day: Fri, weeklyTime: 7:15 - 9:15Place: The Scout Hut, Maryculter

Anyone interested in joining, or looking for moreinformation, please contact Scout Leader:Kevin Stewart, 01224 861048

MARYCULTEREXPLORERS

Explorers is open to all boys and girls from 14 to 18 years

Day: Tues, fortnightlyTime: 19:15 to 21:15Place: The Scout Hut Maryculter

Anyone interested in joining, or for more information,please contact the Explorers Section Leader :Bob Michie: 01569 764536 (days) 01569 762082 (evenings)

TENT FOR HIRE

The Maryculter Scouts Group hasa large canvas Mess Tent which isavailable for local communitymembers to borrow in return for adonation to the Scouts Group.A donation of £50 minimum is suggested in light of theeffort involved, especially if the tent has to be dried afterthe event.The tent measures 24' by 14' by 7' high. It is a heavy dutycanvas mess tent, and as such it comes with a steel poleframe and quite a weighty canvas.It requires a minimum of 3 people (preferably 5) to erectand dismantle it. To ensure this is done correctly theGroup insists their own experienced tent pitcher helps withassembly.To check on the tent's availability and suitability for yourevent, please contact the Scout Leader,Kevin Stewart, 01224 861048

POLICE REPORTPolice Scotland receivesaround 200 calls a month forthe North Kincardine Policingarea. On average 20% ofthese will result in arecorded crime. The callsoften relate to road trafficoffences, vandalisms,antisocial behaviour anddomestic related incidents;however this list is by nomeans exhaustive!

Below is an update of what our local Officers have beenup to in your area during the last few months…

AREA INSPECTOR

Inspector Fionnuala McPhail is now the area Inspectorfor Kincardine and Mearns. She is based inStonehaven but she hopes to attend local CommunityCouncil meetings in the coming months.

OPERATION RUBY

In response to the number or theftsof motor vehicles, a Force wideoperation is ongoing to target theseoffenders. Local Policing Teamshave been involved in directedpatrols which have been conductedacross the North Kincardine area.

OPERATION REDWALL

An awareness campaignaround New PsychoactiveSubstances (NPS) or so-called 'legal highs'.

The campaign is primarily aimed at young people aged11-18 as well as their key influencers such as parentsand teachers. It also targets young professionals aged25-35 years and the advice given is straightforward –don’t take 'legal highs'.

Guidance has been published on the Police Scotlandwebsite advising how to keep safe and what theconsequences can be of having a drug conviction. Theguidance explains what 'legal highs' are and what thedangers of these are in addition to signposting peopleto other websites for further information.

STAY SAFE ONLINE CAMPAIGN

The Stay Safe Onlinecampaign was developedto help children, parents,teachers and carersimprove their knowledgeand understanding of how

to keep children safe when they are online. Thecampaign targets two age groups, the younger groupfrom 9-12 years old will receive ten top ten tips from acartoon character, 'DigiDan', who is an internetexplorer and knows everything about staying safeonline. Packs for youngsters including leaflets andposters were distributed to schools across Scotlandpromoting DigiDan and his website.

Older children also received advice about keeping safeonline including tips on password security, social media

posting, sexting, how to deal with inappropriatepictures and who to contact for help.

Any child who feels at risk or is worriedshould speak to a parent, guardian orteacher or can phone Police Scotland on101 or Childline on 0800 1111.

HATE CRIME

Police Scotland haslaunched its Hate CrimeCampaign to inspirevictims to come forwardand encourage Scotland

to stand up to hate crime. Hate Crime is defined asbeing motivated by malice and ill will towards aparticular social group on the basis of their actual orpresumed sexual orientation, transgender identity,disability, race or religion. More details can be foundon the Police Scotland website.

HALLOWEEN

Police Scotland is to issue their annualrequest for residents of all ages to make the2015 Halloween weekend a safe andenjoyable one.

As the big weekend approaches we areissuing some simple guidance for young people toensure that Halloween passes safely and that anti-social behaviour or irresponsible behaviour is avoided.

The past few years have seen Halloween pass quietlywithin Aberdeenshire but unfortunately, there are stillresidents who are affected by the minority who behaveantisocially and ruin what should be a fun and familyorientated time of the year.

Parents and young people are asked to consider thefollowing advice:

· Stay in well-lit areas and consider carrying atorch.

· Don't frighten elderly people or youngerchildren.

· Don't enter a house unless you know theperson.

· Young children should always be with an adult.Older children should ensure that they arewith friends.

· If a sign says "no trick or treat", respect thatperson's wishes and move on.

· Be visible; it will be dark and it is importantthat passing traffic can see you.

· If you have a mobile phone make sure youlook after it so that parents/guardian can keepin touch.

· Tell your parents or guardian where you aregoing and what time you will be back.

· If you are given money keep it hidden away ina wallet or clothing.

POLICE SCOTLAND


POLICE SCOTLANDKEEP YOUR HOME SAFE THIS WINTER!

As the long winter nights draw in, pleaseensure that you are keeping your home andproperty as safe and secure as possible.Consider the following:

· Ensure that all doors are secure beforeyou leave for the day or go to bed.

· Check that all ground floor andaccessible windows are closed.

· If you are in the back garden, check thatthe front door is locked or on a latch.

· Consider taking any handbags andwallets upstairs at night.

· Handy as it may be to leave a key tied toyour letterbox, this is a gift for a thief.

· Don't leave garden tools lying around fora thief to use to overcome your door orwindows.

· Ensure that darkened areas of yourgarden are well lit and use timedswitches to ensure that your home isalso well lit.

· Ensure that your car is locked and allwindows are closed.

· When going on holiday get a member ofyour family or good neighbour to checkyour house.

· Use good quality locks on all doors andwindows.

· If you have an alarm make sure it isworking and set it when you leave thehouse.

· Remember to cancel any deliveries likenewspapers and milk.

WINTER ROAD SAFETY

Police Scotland actively encourages safedriving and given the time of year and theadverse weather conditions that follow, it isimperative that people pay attention to

weather forecasts and if bad weather is expected to getup earlier and allow enough time to prepare theirvehicle for the journey and allow more time for thejourney itself. Motorists must ensure:

· They clear all the snow and ice from thewindscreen and other windows.

· Remove snow deposits from body panels.

· Their vehicles are prepared for winter.

It is also important that drivers consider:

· Have you thought about winter tyres?

· Put a shovel and a torch in your boot

· What clothes do you travel in and are theysuitable if things go wrong?

· Have you thought about carrying extraclothes, coats and footwear?

· What about taking out a hot flask everymorning?

· What about having a bag of emergency food?

· Place a sleeping bag in your boot.

· Ensure you have credit on your mobile phoneand that it is charged.

Information about preparing for severe weather isavailable at the Police Scotland website and on each ofthe public agencies websites.

VEHICLE CHECKLIST

Petrol Make sure you have sufficient fuel foryour journey and it is the correcttype of fuel.

Oil Check oil level by using the enginedipstick. Don't rely on the oil warninglight - it may be too late by then.

Water Check that you have sufficient waterand screen wash in the reservoir.Check that you have sufficient coolant(water and anti-freeze).

Electrics Check all lights are clean and working(use reflections to assist you). A sparebulb kit should be carried.

Rubber Check that your tyres have adequatetread depth(1.6 mm is the legal tread depth, albeitgreater tread depth = greater grip).


Sent in by N. Ricci

TRANSPORT SCOTLAND

AWPR/B-T CONSTRUCTION WORKS PROGRESS

The works for the longest roads project currently underconstruction in the UK, the AWPR/B-T, are continuing togather pace. The project, which is expected to generatearound £6 billion for the local economy and 14,000 jobsover 30 years, remains on schedule to open by winter2017.

The Craibstone and Dyce junctions are expected to open byautumn 2016 and the Balmedie to Tipperty section byspring 2017,

The earthworks operation involves moving some 10 millioncubic metres of earth, which includes around 3 millioncubic metres of hard rock. Blasting works will takeplace across the project site, including Cookney, toenable the ground to be lowered to road level.One blast is planned to take place each day ateach location between 10am and 4pmMonday to Friday. The materials generated

from blasting will be processed and reused to makeaggregates for concrete, road and drainage purposes.

The main site office near Stonehaven will support a workforce ofaround 1500, including 100 vocational and training opportunities. Thepersonnel are from Aberdeen Roads Limited, the AWPR ConstructionJoint Venture (CJV), as well as the Managing Agent, technical advisors, theproject’s Community Liaison Team. It is also the location of the newContact and Education Space, which gives individuals and communities theopportunity to find out more about the project.

ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION FOR THE AWPR/B-T

The AWPR/B-T’s environmental statement, which describes the methodsused to minimise the impact of the new road, ensures the protection ofspecies through special works such as habitat creation. A range ofenvironmental mitigation measures were used across the AWPR/B-T sitebefore the main construction works began and will be monitoredthroughout construction. This makes use of best practice methods applyingexpert advice.

Many factors are considered before moving protected species including thedistance from the new road or the height of the proposed new habitat. Aplan is then prepared on the best way to move the species to its intendednew home.

In some cases, such as bats, they may have choices. Bats aregiven the option of roosting in modest spaces specially created atexisting properties or in hollow bat boxes amongst the trees.Some ‘high rise’ hollow bat boxes are on a pulley system to allowfor maintenance and inspections.

Wooden red squirrel boxes by comparison look like oversizedgarden bird boxes installed at a much higher level. These boxesfit unobtrusively into the environment, while offering well-neededshelter to the creatures for which they were created.

For badgers and otters, it is essential that a new territory retaintheir interest, becoming full-time, permanent lodgings. Thisinvolves complex subterranean works to sculpt an accurate,appropriate habitat and includes the sensitive removal of settsand holts they had previously occupied.

These essential mitigation works ensures that such species are protectedas much as possible during and after completion of the new road. Thesemeasures are monitored and the information gathered can then be used toassist in future projects.

AWPR Tel: 0800 058 8350 (24hr)www.transportscotland.gov.uk Facebook:Transportscotland

TRANSPORT SCOTLAND


SOUTH DEESIDE VIEWASKS….

SDV: WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OFTHE ‘PONDS’ ALONG THE ROUTE

TS: The SUDS ponds (sustainabledrainage system) help to manage

the surface water coming fromroads in a more sustainable

way than simply routingwater off the road using apipe. The water isretained in the ponds and

discharges at a controlledrate back into the streams

and rivers to mitigate potentialflooding.

SDV: WHEN WILL THE PLANNEDSCREENING AND TREE PLANTINGBE DONE ALONG THE ROUTE ANDWHAT TYPE OF VEGETATIONWILL IT BE?

TS: One of the largestenvironmental impact assessmentsundertaken on any roads project, byqualified experts, has identified themost appropriate landscaping andplanting measures. Landscaping willtake place once the new road hasbeen constructed. Only trees andshrubs indigenous to the area will beplanted.

SDV: WHERE ARE WORKERSHOUSED?

TS: The contractor opened anaccommodation site at Craibstone inJune 2015, which can house up to400 people. The majority of theremaining staff and workforce arehoused across Aberdeen andAberdeenshire in existingaccommodation.

SDV: WHAT MATERIALS WILL BEUSED FOR THE CENTRALRESERVATIONS AND WHICHTYPES OF BARRIERS AREPLANNED? WILL DEER BE ABLETO CROSS THE ROAD? OURWOODLANDS ARE MUCH MOREFRAGMENTED NOW.

TS: The materials used in thecentral reserve are normally 20mmsingle size chippings that are lightgrey in colour. However, thecontractor may prefer to use avertical concrete barrier in some

Contact and Education Space

Weekdays: 9am - 5.30pmSaturdays: 10am - 4pm

Free 24-hour enquiries line:0800 058 8350.

locations or extend the roadpavement to provide a hardcentral reserve. Surveysestablished the frequency of deermovement in this area, and thefindings were considered as theAWPR Environmental Statementwas developed. Mitigationmeasures are proposed atappropriate locations along theproject including roadside fencingwhich will help channel deertowards safe crossing points,such as the wildlife bridge atKincausie.For more information, pleaserefer to the EnvironmentalStatement, athttp://www.transportscotland.gov.uk/road/aberdeen-western-peripheral-route/document-library.

Excerpt from EnvironmentalStatement: “In addition to thesafe crossing points afforded bywildlife overbridges, vegetationclearance or management ofroadside strips, the project’sdesign has incorporated areaswhere planting is not required forlandscape or ecological purposes.In those areas where landscapeplanting is required, we havedeliberately avoided the inclusionof high vegetation immediatelyadjacent to the carriageway asstudies have shown that thispotentially increases the risk ofdeer-related accident byattracting deer closer to the roadand impeding the motorists’ lineof sight.”

(SDV Asks…. cont. from page 16)


NKRCC REPORTAnd so…. the summer has all butpassed and following the AGM inJune there have been a number ofchanges at NKRCC.

As the incoming Chair, I’d firstly liketo thank those who stood down fromtheir respective offices in thesummer, for all of their time,dedication and hard work duringtheir time in office. As well aswelcoming the new office bearers,I’d also like to recognize the effortsof those who have remained inposition over the years to supportthe community.

The workload for NKRCC remainshigh as a consequence of theongoing major changes in our area.With all of the works around AWPR,the ongoing uncertainty with regardto worker accommodation and thedisruption to the local road network,there is certainly a lot for ourcommunity, our council membersand our elected representatives todiscuss debate and try to moveforward. Whilst the constructionwork on AWPR is obviously wellunderway, a great deal still remainsto be decided and NKRCC is activelypursuing all parties concerned tosecure effective liaison and ensurethe minimum disruption for our area.There is a free phone telephonenumber for enquiries: 0800 0588350.

SCHOOLS

The consultation process with regardto the re-zoning of the CultsAcademy has reached its conclusion.I think we were all delighted, whenwhat appeared to be the generalpublic view of more or lessmaintaining the status quo wonthrough in the end.

PLANNING

All planning applications areannounced at our monthly meetings.Most are fairly straightforward anddo not generate any comment orconcern. Occasionally however anapplication does give rise toconcerns or issues and these arediscussed and may result in a letter

of concern, objection or indeedsupport being sent to the Council.You will find copies of all of thesesubmissions on the NKRCC website.We continue to support newdevelopments on brownfield sitesand conversion of dilapidatedagricultural steadings for small scalehousing.

KINCARDINE DEVELOPMENTPARTNERSHIP

NKRCC continues to participate withmany other community groups inthis important initiative. The mainpurpose of the partnership is tointegrate the bodies in thecommunity and pull them togetherfor social benefit. Particularly theyhope to help community groups raisefinance and work more efficiently forthe general benefit. There haverecently been some changes in theoffice bearers and the employees atKP and once the new incumbents get“their feet under the table” we willinvite them along to one of ourregular meetings for an update.Please visit their websitewww.kincardineshiredp.org to seesome of their aims and objectives.

ROADS

No report from NKRCC would becomplete without reference to thegeneral state of the roads in ourarea!

Whilst there is no doubt that thevolume and intensity of traffic is waydifferent from what was anticipatedwhen these roads were built, thebiggest single issue we actually faceis still the generally poor standard ofdriving.

The speeds seen on our roadsnetwork and the general lack ofcare, attention and anticipation areunbelievable. Hopefully once theAWPR is established, the volume oftraffic on our rural roads will returnto something more akin to theiroriginal design intent.

As mentioned in previous editions,NKRCC has a place for reportingincidents and accidents on ourwebsite: www.nkrcc.org.uk . Theintention of this facility is to help usbuild a history and body of evidencethat we can use to take to the roadsauthorities and the Police to demandattention and action.

Drew Russell - Chair

See over for 400 CLUB….

NORTH KINCARDINERURAL COMMUNITY COUNCIL

NKRCC

Secretary: Sharon Park01224 734415

Meetings on the 3rd Monday ofeach month (except Jul & Dec)

at 7.30pm in MaryculterCommunity Hall.

We look forward to welcoming youalong to hear what is going on and to join in the discussions.

Visit our website & facebookpages to find out the latest

information.

Noticeboards by Banchory-DevenickSchool, East and West Maryculter,

Cookney Hall and MaryculterCommunity Hall, where you will find

agendas, minutes and how to contactyour local community councillors.

www.nkrcc.org.uk

NKRCC 2015/2016Chair Drew RussellVice-Chair Henry Irvine-FortescueTreasurer Hazel WitteSecretary Sharon ParkMinutes Secretary Avril TullochPlanning Officer Colin Pike

NORTH KINCARDINE RURAL COMMUNITY COUNCIL

400 CLUBSince April we have provided grants of £200 to theFriends of Cookney Hall, to help towards the purchaseof a commercial size microwave oven and £250 to theMaryculter Friendship Club to support the increasingcosts of their summer excursions.

Local groups are invited to apply for funds and allapplications will be considered if you send a request tothe NKRCC Secretary at least two weeks before anormal monthly meeting. The request should include:

● A full description of what it is you require funding forand why

● The overall cost as well as the amount of fundingbeing requested

● Any evidence of other fundraising efforts

● A nomination of someone to speak to your requestat the next meeting

These guidelines are to help avoid situations when wedo not have enough information to come to aninformed decision. 400 Club funds are all raised andused locally, and we need to be sure they are allocatedwisely. We may be able to point out other sources offunding as well.

PRIZES

Since April the following people have won cash prizesfrom the monthly draws:

J. Baxter Banchory-DevenickA. McAndrew CookneyP. Baxter Banchory-DevenickG. McKay MaryculterD. Burslem MaryculterE. Park MaryculterD. Cowie MaryculterY. Reid BlairsF. Downie CookneyB. Scott MaryculterA. Downs MaryculterJ. Townsend NetherleyF. Gill NetherleyD. Walker BlairsD. Moir NetherleyT. Winmill NetherleyC. MacTaggart Maryculter

Congratulations to all of those who have won this yearand best wishes to the rest of our 400 Club membersfor future draws!


0800 555 111CRIMESTOPPERS

You can phone Crimestoppers to pass oninformation about crime anonymously

TemporaryTrafficLights

Temporary traffic light failures can be reported to 101. Thepolice control room will then call the contractor out to fix thelights.

All temporary lights must have the contractor's out of hourscontact number listed on them. If the Police don't already haveit they send an officer out to note the number and contactthe contractor to notify them of the fault.

Members of the public can also report the fault directly tothe contractor using the number listed on thelights.

COMMUNITYDEFIBRILLATORThis is kept at Maryculter CommunityHall & Corbie Park and is installed onthe outside wall of the Hall. You canfind it in a new container to the rightof the main entrance.

If the defibrillator is needed just openthe box and follow its spoken &written instructions.

A training session willbe organised soon anddetails will be postedon the NKRCC website.

REPORT P THOLEST 08456 08 12 05T 07624 82 07 22

Online:www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/roadfaults

STUARTDONALDSONMP

SNP

WEST ABERDEENSHIRE ANDKINCARDINE

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.snp.org/people/stuart-donaldson

Being a newly elected MP issomewhat hectic, however, itsgreat to get new ways ofcommunicating with myconstituents.

I’m happy to report that I’ve now(finally) got my constituency officein place! This has not been withoutits difficulties, but I now have aworking phone line and broadband,and my staff are soon to completethe process of setting up the office.It will be open to the public soon,however in the meantime, myaddress is:

First Floor,New Office Building,North Deeside Road, Banchory,AB31 5YR

These first few months of being theMember of Parliament for WestAberdeenshire and Kincardine havebeen fantastic. I’ve tried to makemyself as accessible as possible,particularly due to the problemsI’ve had setting up a constituencyoffice. I’ve attended so manyworthwhile events and I’m keen toassist and learn more about anyorganisations or events going on.If you’re a member of anorganisation, please get in touchand let me know what I can do toassist.

There have been two majorthemes running through mymailbox in the last few months;telecommunications and theimpact on the oil and gas sector ofthe current downturn. I’ve beenmeeting with telecommunicationcompanies and the regulatorOfcom, to try to get across theissues that my constituents havebeen raising. I’ve also workeddirectly with many companies toresolve matters for constituents.This is a major issue for our areaand I will continue to raise theseissues and work with mycolleagues to ensure that service

and reliability are improved acrossthe constituency. I’ve also beenasking for feedback fromconstituents on different issuesrelating to this. Keep an eye on mysocial media (Facebook andTwitter) for surveys that I’ve beenconducting.

The downturn in the Oil and Gassector has been hitting manypeople very hard. I’ve beenworking with my colleagues in theScottish and UK Parliaments toensure that anyone who has beenaffected by this is given theappropriate advice and support forfinding new employment ortraining. Times are hard at themoment, but I am confident thatthings will get better for people,provided they gain access to theappropriate assistance.

Please feel free to get in touch withme for representation or to let meknow about a community event. Ilook forward to hearing from you.

MAUREENWATT MSP

SNP

ABERDEEN SOUTH ANDNORTH KINCARDINE

Constituency Office:51 Victoria Road, Aberdeen,AB11 9LSTel: 01224 876743

Facebook Profile:Maureen Watt, PoliticianTwitter: @mwattmspWebsite: www.maureenwatt.com

Surgery Details:Times are as advertised in the localpress. Appointments can be madefor Mondays and Fridays at theConstituency Office - open Mon toFri, 10am - 12pm and 2pm - 4pm

While the Scottish Parliament wasin recess over the summer, I hadmore of an opportunity to visitresidents in my constituency andaround the North East, and see thefantastic work that localorganisations and charities do.

One of these local groups isCamphill – which is currentlycelebrating 75 years of supportingthose with disabilities in a varietyof innovative ways within thecommunity. I visited their WorldWide Weave Exhibition at Newton

Dee and enjoyed the recent eventthey held at the ScottishParliament as they demonstratedthe beautiful artwork created tomark the anniversary.

Along with the rest of us, Camphillhave been profoundly moved bythe refugee crisis envelopingEurope, and have offered to helpthe refugees in any way they can.It was on 1st June 1940 that asmall group of refugees fromVienna moved into Camphill Housein Milltimber in an effort to servechildren with special needs. Whoknew that this small group wouldone day be an internationalnetwork of 119 communities in 25countries?

In recent days, Scottish ministershave argued for more immediateaction in London and in Brussels –demonstrating that Scotland iswilling to respond effectively and ismore than willing to be part of anextended EU-wide relocationscheme. A website has beenlaunched by the Scottish RefugeeCouncil and the ScottishGovernment to give advice onwhat anyone can do to help:www.scotlandwelcomesrefugees.scot

Looking at making inroads closerto home, the AWPR continues toprogress, and it is an issue thatcontinues to affect many of myconstituents. Last month, sevennew modern apprentices fromNorthfield Academy werewelcomed onto the project, andthe Contact & Education Space atNew Mains of Ury, Stonehaven,was officially opened.

Crucially, this centre gives localpeople, businesses & organisationsthe chance to speak directly withthose delivering the project, and isopen 9am-5pm on Monday toFriday, and from 10am-4pm onSaturday.

For more informationCommunity Councils and othercommunity groups - contactManaging Agent John Wilson:01224 [email protected] .

Individual complaints - ContactCommunity Liaison OfficerDuncan Gardner: 07436 [email protected]

MP, MSP AND COUNCILLORS


MP, MSP AND COUNCILLORS

CLLRALASTAIRBEWS

SNP

Tel: 01224 784594Email:[email protected]

Surgery DetailsAvailable for consultationTuesday 11 August, 8September13 October, 10 NovemberClass 4G13, Portlethen Academy,Bruntland Road, Portlethen6.15pm - 6.45pm.

CLLR ALISONEVISON

SCOTTISH LABOUR

Tel: 07855 682845Email: [email protected] Group: Alison Evison:Scottish Labour in North KincardineTwitter: @Alison2812Website:www.alisonevisonscottishlabour.com

Surgery Details

Available for consultationMon 14.09.15, Mon 12.10.15Monday 09.11.15Class 4G11, Portlethen Academy,Bruntland Road, Portlethen,7.00pm-8.00pm

In June this year, there was achange of ruling administration inAberdeenshire. The Council is nowled by a Partnership ofIndependents, Scottish Labour andthe SNP. The new Administration iscommitted to working to improveconsultation with local residentsand welcomes your views on issuesof concern.

I am the new Chair of Education,Learning and Leisure. I am surethat many residents will havesuggestions to make to me abouteducation and leisure priorities!

I was therefore particularlyconcerned to hear that after schoolactivities at Lairhillock School werehaving to be curtailed due to thelack of a caretaker. As I write, a

new caretaker has just beenappointed for the area and, subjectto the usual background checks,should be able to start work soon.The local team is very keen tosupport the after school activitieswhich are so important to the localcommunity.

In the next few weeks I will bepart of the interview panel for anew head-teacher at Banchory-Devenick School. Many localfamilies have really appreciatedthe work done by Michelle Watsonas head here, and I have alwaysbeen impressed by the school andits ethos on my visits. WishingMichelle all the best!

It was tremendous news that theMaryculter Woodland Trust, underthe brilliant leadership of EdThorogood and colleagues, havebeen awarded financial assistancefrom the Scottish Land Fund. Manycongratulations to all involved. Ithas been great to have been ableto give support to this communityproject along the way.

Over the last few weeks, therehave been several complaints fromlocal residents about changes tothe bus services. I have raisedthese with the service providersand also encouraged residents toattend the regular bus forumswhere issues can be raised withthe bus companies. If you wouldlike to attend one of thesemeetings but there is no publictransport available (!), you can askthe Council to provide a lift foryou. Please get in touch with me ifthis applies to you.

Clearly the construction of theAWPR is a major influence on locallife at the moment. The AWPRdoes now have a visitor centre atthe foot of the Netherley Road.This is open between 9am and5pm on weekdays and 10am and4pm on Saturdays. In addition,roads issues are always coveredvery fully by the North KincardineCommunity Council, wherecouncillors are also present. Pleasego along to the meetings if youcan!

CLLR IANMOLLISON

SCOTTISHLIBERALDEMOCRATS

Tel: 0774 763 8348Email: [email protected]

Well, changes are now well underway in the rural area of NorthKincardine. Work is well underwaywith the Aberdeen WesternPeripheral Route and the Fastlink;about three dozen homes are nowoccupied at Chapelton; and there’sgreat news about the MaryculterWoods buy-out.

All across the area there arediggers and earth movers hard atwork. Obviously this causes somedisruption and that will no doubtcontinue over the next couple ofyears. I know that people in theMaryculter area in particular aresuffering disruption as a result,and face much more as time goeson.

I was pleased when the Mill Innre-opened. It had of course beenearmarked to be at the centre ofan encampment for workers on thenew roads. However that plan fellthrough and the hotel is back inbusiness.

Another plan which did not comefruition was the proposal toremove children in theAberdeenshire part of the CultsAcademy catchment area. Afterdue consideration Aberdeen CityCouncil decided to keep the statusquo, with one exception. Newdevelopments such as Blairs will nolonger be included.

One issue which has been causingdisquiet to say the least is thechange to local bus services. Thiswas aired at the Kincardine andMearns Bus Forum meeting inStonehaven. The 103 service nowterminates at Bridge of Dee, whichmeans that some passengers arelate getting to work or school inAberdeen. Passengers said theyhad been unaware of aconsultation about the changes.The council needs to take heed.

On a positive note, the new townof Chapelton is taking shape withmore families moving in and thepark & ride opening beside theA90. The development is in therunning for two planning awards,


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MP, MSP AND COUNCILLORSwith the outcome being announcedin November.

A liaison meeting is held regularlybetween the developer andcontractors with residents,community councillors andAberdeenshire councillors.However the downturn in the oilindustry has affected the propertymarket and Chapelton is noexception. An advertisingcampaign is under way to attractmore enquiries.

There was also good news aboutthe Maryculter Woodland Trust.Local councillors on the Kincardineand Mearns Area Committeeagreed a £4000 grant towardspurchasing the woods from theForestry Commission. Howeverthat was dwarfed by the £196,000contribution from the Scottish LandFund. It is a key element in takingthe 67 hectares into communityownership.

A remarkable achievement by thetrust. And an example to others.

CLLR CARLNELSON

CONSERVATIVE

Tel: 01569 730733Fax: 01569 731697Email: [email protected]

Currently, the refugee crisis is thebig talking point in the UK.Thousands of people have left theirhome and endured the hazardousjourney to Europe in search ofsafety, and a better life forthemselves and their family.Sadly, on their dangerous journeymany of them have lost their life.

This has prompted manyconstituents to contact me with awide range of views on thesubject, but with everyone sayingthat the UK should accept refugeesinto our country, and looking formy support to make this happen.I wholeheartedly agree with theircomments, and will do whatever Ican to achieve what they want.

As it happens, the UK Governmenthas agreed that it will accept20,000 refugees from the camps

over the next five years. To me itmakes sense to phase the intakeof these unfortunate people, asthey will create tremendousproblems which will have to be wellmanaged for everyone’s benefit.

The problems I think about arefinding accommodation for them;feeding and clothing them; theirhealth issues, and educating theirchildren. Perhaps one of the mostimportant questions is – can theyspeak English? If not, that isanother major hurdle to overcome.

To the great credit of the Britishpeople many local Councils andcommunities have already saidthat they are prepared to acceptthem. Is it better that they aresettled throughout the country, orbe more comfortable being kepttogether with their fellowcountrymen? Considering wherethey are coming from and, if theyarrive in the middle of our winter,it will be a completely differentenvironment for them.

These refugees have sufferedenough. As a nation, we must doall that we can to support them inevery way we can. I know thatwe will.

Sparrowhawk - by S. Hammond

by L. Beard

CHAPELTON

CHAPELTON UPDATEAnyone visiting Chapelton will notice significant progress onsite and it is encouraging to see some of the back lanes and inparticular Hume Square emerging. Visitors and residentshave commented on the marked difference between what isbeing designed here and other housing in the Aberdeen areaand we continue to get visitors coming for the first time onword of mouth.

There have been frustrations, in particular with getting some of the design materialsapproved because we are trying to do something a bit different from elsewhere. As aresult progress in places has been slower than we would have liked but we are lookingforward to the opening of Hume Square in October and are still on target to have 60houses delivered by the end of the winter. The change in oil price has only slowed salesdown a little and the 3 builders have bought their second tranches of new land.

At the end of August Chapelton achieved 75 house sales or reservations, with 36 homesoccupied and the community is really beginning to flourish. New residents have beenbusy in their gardens and also took time out to help with the planting of the first 500trees a new Community Woodland. Many hands made light work on the day and everynew resident will get a chance to participate in a planting day.

A good part of the excitement about reaching Hume Square is that it will incorporatethe permanent Teacake (and Visitor Centre) with many more places for lovers of Anita’stea and cakes. At a similar time Linda Pirie will be starting her Croft Nursery and adental surgery in between the two in the square will be operational in the New Year.

Interest in what we are doing is spreading and we have been approached by BBCScotland for a programme on new communities and indeed they were filming on sitelast week. Chapelton has also been shortlisted for two awards together withAberdeenshire council on Delivering in Partnershipand we will hear the results in November. You mayalso hear about us if you listen to the local radiostations because we are beginning an advertisingcampaign in October on Northsound and Original106.

Email: [email protected]: www.chapeltonofelsick.co.ukFacebook: Chapelton


HAIRCUT CHARITY CHALLENGE FORABERDEENSHIRE HEAD TEACHER

Banchory-Devenick Primary School head teacher,Michelle Taylor, marked her birthday this year byhaving her long locks cut off for charity anddonated more than 7 inches of her hair to the

Little Princess Trust - a charity which provides wigs tochildren who have lost their hair through cancertreatment and other illnesses.

Mrs Taylor said: “It's my 30th birthday this year and Iwanted to do something different, rather than presents.My pupils at Banchory-Devenick told me about thischarity and convinced me to take part.

“My target was to raise £350.00 for a wig to be createdand donated, but so far I’ve raised £904.70 which isenough for almost three! I’m so grateful for all thedonations to Little Princess Trust from friends, family,pupils and parents and I love my new haircut too!”

To donate to Michelle’s haircut challenge please logonto: www.justgiving.com/Michelle-Watson-haircut

BLAIRS MUSEUM


BLAIRS MUSEUM

PHOTOS – DO YOU HAVE ANY?

It’s important to future generations that a photographic record is kept of pasttimes. Blairs Museum has a large number of photographs from Blairs Collegeand we would like more! You don't have to give up your precious photos. Wecan scan them and return them to you. Do you have any photos connected toBlairs College and the people who worked there? There also seems to havebeen quite a number of Blairs postcards produced in the early 20th century.Blairs College existed from 1829 (before photography) until 1986 (whenphotos were still taken with a camera and then processed).

Blairs Museum also has some old photos with people you might recognise –we don’t know who they are but you might. So please look at our photos inthis newlsetter and, if you are able to help, contactIan Forbes at Blairs Museum: 01224 863767

Blairs Museum offers a unique insight intoScotland's Catholic history and heritagewith spectacular collections spanning morethan 500 years.

Opening Times (April to October):2-5pm on Saturdays, Sundays & LocalHoliday Mondays.

Visitors are very welcome outwith thesetimes and throughout the year, byarrangement, at a time to suit you. Groupvisits can include a guided tour andrefreshments.

For details of upcoming eventsplease visit : www.blairsmuseum.com

Contact: Tel: 01224 [email protected]


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COMMUNITY EVENTS


EXCLUSIVE USE VENUE

Not every reader will be familiar with Elsick House, whichsits between Cammachmore and Cookney, because it ishidden from view down sweeping drives. From now onthat may change because it is undergoing a new phase inits long life having been converted into an exclusive usevenue for weddings and corporate events.

The house has a long and distinguished history and hasbeen in the hands of the same family, the Bannermanssince 1367, most recently being the family home of thedirect descendant, the late Duke of Fife. The groundsboast over 17 acres of gardens and generous car parking.The intimate walled garden complete with designedlighting offers a colourful backdrop for the marquee areawhich can accommodate up to 200 for dinner.

Over the last year acomprehensive refurbishmenthas taken place, resulting in tenspacious bedrooms and ninebathrooms, each designed in acharacterful country house mixof antique furniture with amodern twist. Downstairs thereare three large and light publicrooms which flow into oneanother, making it idea forcocktail receptions or largerdinners.

Elsick House can be hired on anexclusive self-catering or fully-staffed basis for a three dayweekend, for weddings orparties, allowing thecelebration to be shared in arelaxed fashion with friends and family. All food andhospitality will be provided by award winning caterersHudsons who offer a bespoke service and have partneredwith Elsick to ensure high standards.

The house has been open for only a few months, but it isalready establishing a reputation as one of the North-east’s star venues. If you are interested in hosting anevent however large or small please contact Alison.

Tel: 01569 731310 email: [email protected]


LOOKBACK

30 YEARS AGO

SDV 1985

September Issue

September Issue


SDV 1985 CONTINUED...

September Issue

December Issue

BUS SERVICES

No. 103NICOLL COACHES:01561 37726www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Cookney (Church) to Aberdeen (Asda, Bridge ofDee) via Netherley,Banchory-Devenick & LeggartTerrace

Mon to Fri outward 07:35 / return 17:45

No.204STAGECOACH BLUEBIRD:01224 212266www.stagecoachbus.com

Strachan (Post Office) to Aberdeen (Union Sq)via Banchory, Woodlands of Durris, MaryculterOld Mill Inn, Blairs Post Office, & Leggart Terrace

Mon to Fri outward 07:15 return 13:05 (ends in Banchory) return 17:20 (ends Strachan)

Tues,Fri only outward 09:45 (starts Banchory)

R22 & R23A2B DIAL-A-BUS:01224 664747Bookings (Mon-Fri 09:30-15:30): 01224 665599

Aberdeenshire Council supports and operates anumber of demand responsive door to doortransport services known as A2B dial-a-bus. Allvehicles are wheelchair accessible. This service isavailable for people who have difficulty walking,other disabilities, or do not live near to a regularbus route.

All passengers must be registered to use theservice and all trips must be pre-booked. You canask to travel at any time within the operatingtimes of the service and be picked up from yourdoor, home road-end or a recognised bus stop.

Tue - R23 Kirkton of Durris to Asda Portlethen via Kirton of Maryculter, Banchory-Devenick, Findon, Portlethen

outward 10:00 / return 13:00

Thu - R22 Stonehaven to Portlethen via Netherley, Cookney, Cammachmore, Portlethen, Downies, Findon, Portlethen

outward 09:45 / return 12:30

USEFUL NUMBERS & INFORMATION

MOBILE LIBRARY Tel: 01651 872707Kirkton of Maryculter 9.10am,Fernieslack Cottage, Blairs 9.20-9.30am,Dolleuchars Croft 9.30-9.40am,Banchory-Devenick Crossroads 10.10-10.25am


BOOKINGS OF

HALLS & GROUNDS

MARYCULTER COMMUNITY HALL

& CORBIE FIELD

Mobile: 07960 231855


MARYCULTER CHURCH HALL

& GLEBE FIELD

Anne Massie, Tel 01224 732071

COOKNEY HALL

Willie Angus, Tel 01569 730123


LAIRHILLOCK SCHOOL

Christine Saward, Tel 01569 732520

Email : [email protected]

ST TERNAN’S CHURCH COMMUNITY ROOM

Sheila, Tel 01569 731608

or Audrey Tel 01569 730600

WHAT’S ONOCTOBER 20153rd South Deeside Under 5’s Harvest Fair

10am - 12:30pm at Corbie Hall4th Maryculter Trinity Church

Harvest Thanksgiving followed bysoup & sweet lunch

14th WRI - "Puppy Tales" a talk by apuppy walker from Guide Dogs

19th NKRCC Meeting - 7:30pm, Corbie Hall23rd Friendship Club Autumn Whist

7:30pm at Corbie Hall31st Cookney Hall Halloween Dance

with Country Edition

NOVEMBER 20158th Maryculter Trinity Church

Remembrance Services:● 10.30am in Maryculter Trinity Church

[Retiring collection for Earl Haig Fund]followed by soup, bread & cheese lunch

● 3.00pm Cookney Memorial followed bycup of tea at Kathleen Downie’s house

11th WRI - Whist Drive and Raffle(teams of 4) £10 per table

14th Girlguiding Christmas Craft Fair andCoffee Afternoon, 2-4pm at Corbie Hall

15th Maryculter Trinity Church10:30am Service of Holy Communion

16th NKRCC Meeting - 7:30pm, Corbie Hall20th Maryculter Trinity Church

7:30pm Scots Night in Cookney Hall25th Maryculter Woodland Trust AGM

7:30pm at the Scout Hut

DECEMBER 20152nd Maryculter Trinity Church

7.30pm Bereavement Service5th Maryculter Trinity Church

10.00am-11.30am Guild ChristmasCoffee morning in Maryculter TrinityChurch hall. All the usual stalls.

5th Solstice Nurseries Christmas Wreaths sale10-11:30am at Maryculter Trinity Church

9th WRI - Handbag making withKathleen Greaves

9th to 12th Ury Players ALADDIN7:30pm Stonehaven Town Hall

12th Ury Players ALADDIN2:30pm Stonehaven Town Hall

12th Christmas Fair10am-1pm at Solstice Nurseries

24th Maryculter Trinity Church6.30pm Christingle Service11.30pm Watchnight Service

JANUARY 20162nd Cookney Hall New Year Dance

with Double Trouble13th WRI - Evening with Carol Kinghorn, Lord

Lieutenant of Kincardineshire18th NKRCC Meeting - 7:30pm, Corbie Hall

FEBRUARY 201610th WRI - "Saving Scotland's Squirrels"

speaker Stephen Willis14th Maryculter Trinity Church

Service of Holy Communionfollowed by soup lunch.[Souper Sunday in aid of HIV/Aids]

15th NKRCC Meeting - 7:30pm, Corbie Hall

MARCH 20164th Maryculter Trinity Church

2.30pm Day of Prayer joining withDrumoak/Durris church in Drumoakchurch hall

9th WRI - Birthday Party21st NKRCC Meeting - 7:30pm, Corbie Hall24th Maryculter Trinity Church

7.30pm Maundy Thursday25th Maryculter Trinity Church

7.30pm Good Friday27th Maryculter Trinity Church

10:30am Easter Sunday

APRIL 201613th WRI - "Flower Arranging" with

Fiona Imlach18th NKRCC Meeting - 7:30pm, Corbie Hall

MAY 201611th WRI - Business Mtg & Sales Table16th NKRCC Meeting - 7:30pm, Corbie Hall


USEFUL NUMBERSMP Stuart Donaldson020 7219 4618Email: [email protected]

MSP Maureen Watt01224 [email protected]

COUNCILLOR Alastair Bews01224 784594Email: [email protected] Bruntland Court, Portlethen AB12 4UQ

COUNCILLOR Alison Evison01561 362013Email: [email protected] Newbigging Steading, Inverbervie DD10 0PQ

COUNCILLOR Ian Mollison0774 763 8348Email: [email protected] Greystone Place, Newtonhill AB39 3UL

COUNCILLOR Carl Nelson01569 730733Email: [email protected] Dunnyfell Road, Muchalls AB39 3RP

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