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A note from Sue... As some of you will know I love autumn! Especially if we get to indulge in an Indian summer - bliss. But, just in case, the weather turns almighty on us then you can pop along to the Art Fair at the Music Hall on the weekend of 05-07 September. Or why not do some baking and make a lovely Dutch

Apple Pie - yum.

It is the start of the evening classes this month - plenty on offer from trying a new language, learning a new musical instrument, a new craft skill, keep-fit, and plenty more on offer - along with my favourite dancing!

I have been successful in losing quite a lot of weight these last few months and you can read what I did on the inside back cover or on my blog on the website. Nothing unique, but the results have been amazing.

Kippie Lodge is offering a 45minute mini facial for only £30. Why not treat your holiday skin today? Looking for a new job in the hair industry? Then West with Style is looking for new stylists to join their team.

Tara this issue is enlightening us on her culinary skills – I wonder how the biryani turned out?

If you have any news you’d like to share with us here at the gazette please feel free to contact us. Email, Facebook or even phone! If you are part of a group that are maybe doing some unique event, or holding a school fair then let us know the dates and we’ll help you advertise it.

I am going to mention the “C” word as we only have two more issues to help spread your good cheer - see the deadlines below.

In the meantime, why not re-fill your cuppa and enjoy the rest of the magazine.

Until the next issue,

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Our next deadline is 30 August for Area 1 and the Deeside magazines20 September for Area 2 and Kingswells magazines

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Whisky trail Secret Malts of AberdeenshireThe active and lost whisky distilleries dotted around Aberdeenshire have been brought together for the first time.

Aberdeenshire’s rich but under-recognised whisky heritage is being showcased with the council’s Secret Malts of Aberdeenshire guide.

Aberdeenshire Council’s economic development team has been working in partnership with local whisky producers to highlight the hidden range of small distilleries all within an hour’s drive of Aberdeen.

Targeting the tourism markets, both at home and abroad, whisky connoisseurs, local people and historians, The Secret Malts of Aberdeenshire guide highlights the fascinating history of eight local working distilleries.

The comprehensive booklet also details the area’s “lost”, or non-operational, distilleries, as well as a guide to whisky tasting and the location of some specialist whisky retail outlets.

Of the eight working distilleries featured in the guide, most are relatively small in scale but each has its own distinctive history, style and taste. Four of them have small visitor centres and shops offering regular tours led by knowledgeable guides.

Three of the distilleries are not officially open to the public, but will organise informal tours, often led by the distillery manager who can offer a unique insight into how their whisky is made.

Whilst the Speyside area is rightly celebrated across the world for being the centre of Scotland’s Malt Whisky Trail, our relatively small and intimate distilleries also have a huge amount to offer to

visitors and to the whisky connoisseur.

Perhaps a little less well known, the flavours, quality and

charm of these “secret malts” make it well worth the effort for us to highlight the trail and for visitors to seek them out.

The industry supports 35,000 jobs and around £2 billion is being invested in infrastructure over the next two years. It is of vital importance to the economy.

Aberdeenshire’s eight working distilleries featured in the guide are:• ArdmoreatKennethmont• Fettercairn• GlendronachatForgue• GlenGariochatOldmeldrum• GlenglassaughatPortsoy• KnockdhuatKnock• Macduff• TheRoyalLochnagaratCrathie

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The bus donation came after the Disabled Charity was featured in a National BBC2 Documentary last year called "Auction Hero", in which Presenter/Auctioneer Andrew Lamberty went all across Europe to buy and sell antiques, then donated the profits to the Charity.

Representatives from Apache Oil saw the Documentary and were extremely impressed by the group’s work and dedication within the community and wanted to help their cause. The new bus has now given the charity a better chance of helping more disabled people, most of whom are stuck in their homes living with very little social life.

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The buttery pastry for this deep dish pie is made with a mix of self-raising and plain flours which gives it a soft and cake-like texture. If you prefer a crisper pastry use all plain flour. Choose crisp sweet dessert apples such as Cox’s Orange Pippins or Discovery.

Serves 8

200g plain flour150g self raising flour175 g unsalted butter, diced150g caster sugar plus 1 tbsp for sprinkling2 medium eggs, beaten400g dessert apples, peeled, cored and sliced75g raisins75g light soft brown sugar1 tbsp corn flour1 tsp ground cinnamon2 tbsp milkWhipped cream, to serve

1 To make the pastry, sift the plain and self- raising flours into a large bowl and add the diced butter. Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour to make fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar and beaten eggs and mix to a soft dough. Knead very lightly until smooth then wrap in cling film and chill in the fridge for 1 hour.

2 Preheat the oven to 190°C/170°C fan/gas 5. Place a baking sheet in the oven to pre-heat.

3 Roll out two-thirds of the pastry on a lightly floured surface and use to line the base of a 23 cm round loose-based fluted flan tin.

4 Toss the apple slices in a bowl with the raisins, brown sugar, cornflour and cinnamon then layer in the pastry case, pressing down gently. Roll out the remaining pastry and cut into strips. Arrange in a lattice pattern over the apples. Dab the edges of the strips with a little water and press firmly to seal.

5 Brush the top of the pie with milk and sprinkle over caster sugar. Place the flan case on the preheated baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes until the pastry is crisp and golden. Serve warm or cold with whipped cream.

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Children’s Health: Measles, Mumps and RubellaChildhood diseases’ are often taken lightly, but they can be serious and with fewer children vaccinated, they’ve become more common again. MMR vaccine protects against mumps, measles and rubella, but some children (particularly those unvaccinated) will still catch them. Here’s a quick guide to symptoms and treatment. REMEMBER: Pre-warn your GP surgery before visiting, so they can take precautions against infection and protect pregnant women.MeaslesA virus that can be severe. Always confirm the diagnosis with the GP.Symptoms:• Begins like a bad cough and cold; a

temperature develops• On day 3 or 4, red raised spots appear, initially

behind the ears then spreading to the face, neck and rest of the body. The spots may be blotchy, but not itchy.

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• Give them plenty to drink Incubation period: 14-25 days. Infectious period: A few days before feeling unwell, until the swelling goes down.German Measles (Rubella)Rubella is difficult to diagnose, but you must confirm it with the GP. Rubella poses a significant risk to pregnant women and unborn babies.

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AcupunctureOrigins and PrinciplesAcupuncture is an ancient Chinese therapy. Practitioners believe that Qi or Ki (pronounced ‘chee’), a life force, flows through our bodies along paths called ‘meridians’; when this flow is blocked we become ill. Practitioners aim to restore the flow by stimulating some of the body’s 500+ acupuncture points, usually by skin-deep insertion of fine needles.

Acupuncturists most commonly treat pain conditions including headache and lower back pain, but sometimes treat conditions including infertility, stress and asthma. Within the NHS, the availability of acupuncture is limited and only currently recommended as a potential treatment for persistent lower back pain.

Having Acupuncture TreatmentA typical session lasts 20-40 minutes, and the first session begins with a discussion of symptoms and general health, followed by a brief physical examination.

Patients either lie down or sit while the practitioner inserts fine single-use pre-sterilised needles into specific acupuncture points, targeting the meridians – so the points stimulated – typically between 1 and 12 - aren’t always near the problem area. Some practitioners may gently twist or tap the needles.

Practitioners may also use other techniques such as moxibustion (applying indirect heat via the burning of therapeutic herbs, or heat lamps), tuina (Chinese massage), electro-acupuncture (applying low frequency electrical current to needles), cupping (creating a vacuum seal on the skin) and guasha (vigorous rubbing of the skin).

Efficacy and EvidenceAs yet there is no scientific evidence for the existence of Ki or meridians, but there is evidence that acupuncture may lessen back pain, migraine and post-operative nausea. Some researchers believe its efficacy may be due to the stimulation of nerves and muscle tissue.

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We all know that home-cooked food is better for us than a stream of takeaways, but then we all deserve a little self-indulgence from time to time. So why not save yourself the guilt (and some cash) and grow your own Chinese takeaway right here in your own garden?

No I haven’t turned cookery writer, but you can easily grow some of those tasty and crunchy vegetables that make the backbone of many a Chinese stir-fry... and the great thing is that oriental vegetables do well from late summer sowings, so it’s off to the garden centre (not the takeaway) you go!

Bean sprouts are so easy to grow you could almost do it with your eyes shut. The common types are sprouted mung-beans, and you can either buy packets of seed or a small packet of the beans themselves from your local health food store. They’ll come with easy cultivation instructions and before you know it you’ll have the

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beginnings of a stir-fry.

Mizuna has got to be one of the most attractive leafy vegetables you can grow. Its green leaves appear soon after sowing the seed in a pot or in open ground, and they add a great spicy flavour to your stir-fry and also add a zing to salads and sandwiches.

And where would your Chinese meal be without that delicious Oriental veg, pak-choi. It’s another easy vegetable to grow late in the summer: just sow the seeds in a well-forked soil, water, and wait. Thin out as per the instructions of the seed packet


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Garlic is another essential ingredient. It’s not really the right time of year to plant garlic, but for an unexpected little extra take a few spare cloves and pot them in trays of compost. Keep the compost slightly moist and in a week or two the cloves will start to sprout. What you’re after here aren’t the sprouts though, but the bright green foliage which adds a definitely garlicy flavour to stir-fries and a touch of colour as well.

Radishes add heat as well as crunch, and there are some lovely oriental varieties such as Mantanhong, which is a British-bred Chinese variety with a superbly crunchy bright red-to-pink inner flesh and spherical white roots – great for colour and texture and with a sweet almost nutty flavour. Sow in open ground or pots from now until early September for cropping in a few weeks’ time.

Spring onions are another classic stir-fry component. You won’t get a fully mature crop for harvesting this year unless you’re extremely lucky; but what you will get is a super-young onion that will add both colour and intense flavour to the contents of your wok.

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3rd: Two of the three islands of the Union of Comoros, off the eastern coast of Africa, near Mozambique, began negotiations in an attempt to return to French colonial rule, but Jacques Chirac’s government said “non merci”. Can’t be all bad then, this colonialism, can it?

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Westburn Lawn Tennis ClubCome and play tennis on REAL GRASS courts at Westburn Park. Westburn is asmall, friendly club offering both social and competitive tennis at veryreasonable rates (for both adults and juniors). Courts open from SUNDAY 28 APRIL 2013 at 2pm - come and join us (free for your first visit). Membership info: Barbara Miller, (01224)635556, email: [email protected] evening & daytime classes For all interests and ages. Register interest at [email protected] or ring Vilena 07778 781030 Italian Classes for Beginners & IntermediateStarting in August at Kaimhill Community Learning Italian Classes for Beginners and Intermediate PLUS Italian Cookery - All welcome - for more information 01224 209622 OR [email protected] Spanish and French classesAiryhall Community Centre Experienced language teacherE-mail John at [email protected] or Tel: 01224 582491Concordia String OrchestraWelcomes string players of grade VII or above. Rehearsals at Ferryhill Church every Tuesday, starting at 7.30. Please contact Dave Southwood for more details (01467 642408)Banchory Morris Men Telephone 01330 822320 Lively dancing with stick, bells, etc. (and not just English, we also do Scottish dances at Crathes Village Hall - 815pm on a Tuesday.Learn Italian at Pasta PlusWednesday evenings : an informal italian language class at Pasta Plus 119 Rosemount Place, Aberdeen, Scotland Tel: 07950603477- 01224 624030 (Please call to book a space and learn of the start date) Aberdeen Gaelic Choir Enjoy harmony singing in Scotland’s traditional language. New members welcome. Knowledge of Gaelic not required. Meet every Tuesday at 7.30pm in Holburn West Church, corner of Great Western Road and Ashley Park Drive. Contact Mike on 632354/[email protected] or e mail to [email protected] Coffee at Holburn WestEvery week at 10 – 11.30 All welcomeAlbacappella - the newest Aberdeenshire a-cappella singing group. Every Wednesday, 7.30 to 9.30 pm, at the Peterculter Heritage Hall, AB14 0LJ. To find out more: www.albacappella.co.ukDrawing and Painting classAiryhall Community Centre, Every Thursday afternoon 13.30-15.30Weekly class commences again on Thursday 21st August.Cost £10 per week or £9 if paid in blocks of 4 weeks in advance.Please contact Lorraine Taylor on 07821378754 to bookFriday Café at South Holburn every week from 10-11 30am Italian Cookery Kaimhill Community Learning on Tuesdays From 11am to 1:30 pm and an evening one at Cult Community learning on Mondays from 6:30pm to 9pm Phone : 01224 498110 Christine: [email protected] or: [email protected]

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Like walking? Then why not join the “Seafield Walking Group”. It’s a great way of keeping fit, socialising and getting out into the countryside! For further information contact Elinor Tel. 314609.Tango AberdeenArgentine tango dance classes Wed & Sun evenings fm 7.30pm £6 (Conc £4) Discover the passion & elegance of Argentine Tango www.tangoaberdeen.comGranite City WRIRuthrieston Community Centre, 536 Holburn Street, Meets 4th Wed of the month, Sept to Jun. 7pm – 9pm. All welcome: Tel: 316266University of Third Age (U3A): Informal learning and social events for the retired and semi- retired. Tel: Pat 313442.Monday Clubtel : 01224-322946 Queen’s Cross Church Hall - Mon’s 2-4pm. Friendly games of bridge & scrabble - beginners welcome - All AgesRoyal Horticultural Society Abdntel : 781171 1st Tues in Mar @ 7.30pm Girl’s Brigade Hall, 19a Victoria StThe Learig Orchestra Tel : 322617 Brian Priestley Welcomes string, brass & woodwind players of all standards to its rehearsals at Woodend Hospital on Tues at 7.30pmOld Time Dance ClassesDunbar St Hall, Old Aberdeen - 7.45pm - 10pm 1st & 3rd Tues each month £4.00 per night Tel : James Watson : 314953Scottish Country Dancing Scottish Country Dancing classes for children and adults (all levels) continue until the middle of March and then start again in September. Summer Social Scottish Country Dancing at Curl Aberdeen 7:30 - 9:45 from 7th May to 27th August - everyone welcome (with a little knowledge of Scottish Country Dancing). Aberdeen Chorus - Sweet Adelines Int’Britannia Hotel, Bucksburn, Mon 7.30 - 10pm Tel: Debbie 07967629272Silver City Blues - Masters Swimming ClubHazlehead Pool Mon 8:30-10pm, Cults Academy Tues 8:15-9:45pm, Robert Gordon University Weds 7-9pm, Cults Academy Thurs 8:30-10:00pm. Contact: Head Coach Hilary Stewart on 07815824057Senior Citizens Group Tues (2-4pm) Airyhall Community Centre. New members always welcome Interested, contact 318698 (sec)The City of Aberdeen Probus A club for retired businessmen & professionals which meets twice monthly (Wed. am, Sep – Jun) at Aberdeen Cricket Club. Offers a wide range of talks from interesting speakers. Other activities include occasional lunches and trips, regular walks and also bowling and golf competitions. New members welcome. Ian Struthers, Tel 314957Airyhall Community CentreBowling Section Meets Mon/Wed/Fri 10-12 – Fri pm 2-4 £6 for session £4 to join community centre Limited spare bowls if you don’t have your own. Tel : 318103 (Bill Setter)Granite City Speakers ClubMeet every two weeks on Friday nights at 8.0pm in Aberdeen Arts Centre, Secretary: Fred Stewart, tel 723937 Our club offers a warm friendly atmosphere, advice and support. New members & visitors welcome. Aberdeen Kilt Kickers AmericanSquare Dance Club, Meets at WRI Hall, Cults, Beginners from September 7.30 - 9.00pm £2.50 per night Fred Gibb, Tel 486665Woodend Bowling Club285 King’s Gate, A. McCulloch Secretary Tel. 317317 Friendly and relaxing

outdoor activity: new members welcome.Aberdeen Gaelic ClubBrings together Gaelic speakers and individuals interested in Gaelic language and culture. The Club organises Gaelic language evening classes, day courses and other social activities including a monthly coffee afternoon on the last Saturday of each month (except July and December) in the Unitarian Church, Skene Terrace, Aberdeen, 2.30-4.30pm to which all are welcome. Tel 07779 398289 or email [email protected] for more informationHolburn West Church Tennis12a Ashley Park South Open Apr - Oct Annual Subs & Family Membership at Bargain Prices New members always welcome Small friendly Club Sally Davis (sec) Tel. 326111Aberdeen Bowling ClubCome and join us for a game of bowls at 50 Carlton Place. Tel.643233Woodburn WalkersEnjoy the countryside, meet new friends, keep fit – join the Woodburn Walkers. Age: 55+. Transport: Hire Bus. Fortnightly: Tues Start Point: Hazlehead Park. Time: 9am for 9.15am. Average Distance: 7 miles Tel: 323925 and 821753Dru YogaA soft, gentle style of exercise, Dru Yoga is suitable for all. Tues 7.00 - 8.00 pm, Jubilee Hall, South Holburn Church. Wed 10.30 - 11.30 pm, Broomhill Activity Centre. Thurs 10.00 - 11.30 am, Girlguiding 45 Victoria Street. Telephone: Pauline 643447Bon Accord branch – Sugarcraft Guild Meets at Rubislaw Park Care Home - Last Mon of month, 7-9pm Learn lots through demos and workshops £5 per meeting (incl refreshments) – friendly & informal group, enjoyable at all skill levels. Call Fiona Mackie on 07748 845 141 or e-mail [email protected] Viking Hiking (Nordic Walking)One hour sessions each Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sun at 10am, Meet at Hazlehead main car park (behind the Park Restaurant). Info fm Allan Copland Tel deen 208813Aberdeen Humanist GroupSkene House Hotel, 6 Union Grove Monthly meetings for those with a secular life-stance. Interesting speakers and topics for discussion. Tel : M Richardson - 01888-562237Northern Arts Club8 Bon Accord Square, Aberdeen Come along to draw and paint on Wednesdays 10-12.30pm. Tutor session 1st Wed. of every month. Contact Jacqueline 586928

Life Drawing Class8 Bon Accord Square, Aberdeen Saturday morning 10-1pm Contact Ian 484040Bridge TuitionBeginner and intermediate Thursday evening, call Margaret 868230 Room/s for hire8 Bon Accord Square, Aberdeen Do you need a new venue for your book club/chess club/choir/art & craft club, then contact Jacqueline 586928

Aberdeen Tai Chi Chuan ‘88Authentic tai chi, thorough tuition with Don Wells. Cults Church Hall, 6.30pm Wed £3.50. First class free. Rotary Club of Aberdeen Deeside Weekly on a Wed. at 6.15pm for 6.45pm in Cults Hotel. Rotary is a Service Organisation for community and international needs putting “Service before Self”. Take a look at www.aberdeewndeesiderotary.org.uk to see our range of activities and speakers, or come along and see what we get up to. Contact secretary Quentin Tweedie 868218Iyengar Yoga Classes Improve strength, flexibility and even your humour with Fiona's iyengar yoga


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Dance Fitness Class. Nia TechniqueExpressive Movement Class. Nia Technique. Suitable for all fitness levels, ages or experience. It provides cardiovascular conditioning and optimises whole-body fitness in ways that feel good. Leaves you feeling energised and alive. Classes are warm and friendly. Fridays 10am-11am at RGU: Sport Studio 1. £8/class drop-in. Discounted block bookings available (£6/class). Contact Cathy for details. 07969 676324 or [email protected]. www.nianow.com/cathy-ferris Aberdeen Philatelic SocietyCome along and meet us at Rubislaw Church Centeron Thur 19th September or call Ian on 01224 319099 for more information.Mile-end Gardening Club meets at the Midstocket Church Centre, 35 Midstocket Road, at 7.30 pm on the first Wed of the month from Oct to May with speakers, plant sales, etc. - and an outing in the summer. Annual membership is £15. If interested in joining us, please call Linda on 310342Metafithigh intensity workout. Airyhall Community Centre Monday 7.20-7.50pm. £3.50/class. Contact Helen Ewen 0773624791 or email : [email protected].

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Girls Brigade : Meet Tues in Queens Cross Church Hall Explorers P1-3 : 5pm-6.30pm Juniors P4-7 : 6pm-7.30pm Brigaders S1-6 : 6pm-8pm Morag Pirie - 01358-742621Girls Brigade : Are you in P1-S7? Looking for some fun? Then come and join us we meet every Thurs @ South Holburn Church, Holburn St. Tel : Catherine Buchan 01224 574531Beavers, Cubs, Scouts :tel : 01224 208426 for your nearest groupBoys Brigade HQ : tel : 01224 644400 for your nearest groupHighland Dancing Classesat Craigiebuckler Church & Danscentre through Carolanne Sinclair . Open to all levels of experience, beginners classes aged 5 & over. Contact Carolanne directly on 07972104774 or [email protected] Mannofield Church on Wed afternoons.Choi Kwang Do : Inchgarth Community Centre Garthdee Mond 4.45-5.45 Thurs 6-7pm Tel Claire - 746778Fun Kids Yoga Airyhall Community Centre Tues 4-4.30pm (4-7 yrs) & 4.30-5pm (8-13 yrs) Call 07967 647 220 or go to www.louisayoga.co.uk GCW Hockey Club Fun sessions for all At Rubislaw Astroturf Thurs 6.30 – 7.30 pm Youth for age 10+ 7.15 – 9pm Adults Contact [email protected]

After School Bridge classes : Wed at The Bridge Club 14 Rubislaw Terrace P6-7 - Anytime fm 3.00-4.30. S1-6 - Anytime fm 3.00-5.30, Sally Reid :322719ATC 107 Squadron Open to new members, male & female aged 13 – 16. Also looking for enthusiastic adult staff, male & female to join the team., Prince Charles Cadet Centre, Albury Road, Ferryhill, Aberdeen Mon & Weds 19.00 - 21.30. Tel. 01224 590679 www.107aircadets.org.Rainbows, Brownies, Guides tel : 01224 638685 for your nearest groupYouth Hockey Coaching Tuesday evenings 5.45pm-7.00pm from September to March for or children from P4 to S4. Coaching provided by Gordonians Hockey Club at RGC astroturf pitches on Countesswells Road. Children from all schools are welcome. More details are available at www.gordonianshockey.com 32nd Aberdeen Anchor BoysIf you’re in P1, 2 or 3 and want to take part in lots of fun activities, come and join us in Craigiebuckler Church Hall on Thursday evenings 6-7.15pm. Tel: Sarah 317827Airyhall Choral EnsembleACE Juniors and ACE Seniors. Both groups meet at the Airyhall Community Centre on Fridays, Juniors meet at 3.30pm & Seniors at 4.30pm. Cost: £28 per pupil for a term of eight classes. http://tutorsalliance.co.uk/Music-Lessons.phpLe Club des FroggiesFun and educational French classes in Aberdeen city centre for children aged 6 to 9 years. Group of 8 froggies, £75 for a 10 week course. http://frenchworkshop.co.uk , call Aurelie on 079 3230 6365 or email: [email protected]

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Staff from the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels (SSRS) project are appealing to the public to help report any sightings of red or grey squirrels.

As autumn approaches squirrels are on the move and can turn up in your garden or local woods. We know there are still some grey squirrels around the west side of the city but has anyone seen red squirrels locally? Red squirrels are doing very well in Hazlehead and Countesswells so they are not far away. In the last year we have run very successful guided walks in the woods at the Crematorium- on one we saw five red squirrels at once! They are doing very well in Den Wood as well- survey work has shown they are now widespread in the woods!

As SSRS enters its sixth year, our work in Scotland’s northeast will continue to focus on targeted and co-ordinated trapping of grey squirrels. Trapping figures were encouraging last year, helped in large part by members of the public hosting a trap in their garden. Detailed study of our trapping work has shown it really does work- grey squirrel numbers have dropped rapidly and in many areas the reds bounce right back!

We are heavily reliant on the public to report their squirrel sightings of both reds and greys via the website www.scottishsquirrels.org.uk.

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Mannofield Mother & Toddlers 10-1130am Mon for children aged 0-3. 10- 130am Wed for children aged 0-3. 10-11.30am Fris for children aged 0-3. Mannofield Church, Gt Western Rd All welcome - friendly, sociable groupsHolburn West Mothers & ToddlersMeet on a Wed fm 0930 & Fri fm 9.45amParent and Toddler GroupWed (not school hols) fm 9.45 - 11.15 Rubislaw church centre, beaconsfield pl NCT Bumps and BabiesQueens Cross Church,Thurs fm 2 - 4pm‘Toots’ PlaygroupAiryhall Community centre 2’s Group 1 ½ to 2 ½ - Tues & Thurs 9.30 to 11.30 Playgroup 2 ½ onwards – Mon, Wed & Fri 9.15 – 11.45am [email protected] West PlaygroupMeet on a Wed fm 930amBabies andToddlersMon 0945-1200 Crown Terr Methodist Church Friendly group for parents/carers of children aged 0-3 Cost £1 incl refreshments. 861209/733276 or 01330 823480 e-mail: babiesand [email protected] Playgroup, Scout Hut, Oakhill Crescent Lane,AB15 5HYMon-Fri 9.15-11.45 am, Funded places availabletel: 07752 532958 www.midstocketplaygroup.co.ukRubislaw Playgroup Playgroup: Rubislaw Church Centre. Mon to Fri 9:15-11:45; from 30 mths to school age. Funded places available. Call 07747 830386 b/n 9:30 & 12:15 or email [email protected] and 2s: Rubislaw Church Centre. Enjoy play, craft, singing and snack.Toddlers: Up to 2 yrs; Wed 9:30-11:30 2s Group: 2 to 3 yrs; Tues 9:30-11:30. Call 07747 830386 b/n 9:30 & 12:15 or email [email protected]/Kids Crew Playgroup.- 2yrs 8mnths. Mon, Wed, Fri mornings 9.30am-12pm. Funded Places available. + Two’s Group.- Wed, Thurs 9.30-11am. Both groups at Ferryhill Community Centre, Albury Road, Ferryhill. Tel : 584118.Playgroup @ Ruthrieston Comm Centre ‘Playshed’, Holburn St Mon-Thurs 9.15-11.15. fm 2 yrs 6 mnths. £3.50 per session - includes healthy snack. Call 572211

Children’s FootballFootball for children fm age 21/2 up to P3. Held at Kingswells and Airyhall. www.aberdeenfootballfun.co.ukNCT Waddling - ToddlingMon @ St Francis of Assisi Church, Deeside Dr, Mannofield 10-11.30, drop in group for mums to be, parents & carers of babies & toddlers birth - preschool www.nct.org.uk/in-your-area/aberdeen/W2TQueen’s Cross Parent & Toddler Group Queens Cross Church Mon 9.30-11.30 Children 0-4 & their grown-ups are very welcome. £1.50Gaelic Parent & Child GroupGilcomstoun Primary School Mon, Wed & Fri 9.15-11.30. You don’t have to speak Gaelic. Mairi Morley 07900 337122, e : [email protected] Tots6 months - 3 years old, Rubislaw Church Centre, 1 Beaconsfield Place Monday 9.30-10.00 & 10.30-11.00, Please contact 07884 041064 Toddler Time : Wed 09:15–11:15 term time. Friendly, welcoming group for parents & children aged 0-4. Cost 50 pence, inc snacks & refreshments New Life International Church, Leadside Road, AB25 1TW Michelle - 07808 932 907Ruthrieston West Church Twos GroupFri 9.45 - 11.00 ( During term time) Age 1year 10 months + £2.50 per child per session. For more information phone Lynne on 01224 314692Teeny BeatsFun singalong with musical instruments. Meets on a Wednesday 2pm - 3pm during term time at Rubislaw Church Centre. For children aged 0 to 5 years. £2 per session discounted rate for additional children. Further info contact Jenni Dalziel 07835852389, [email protected] 123 Group, Craigiebuckler Church Hall, Every Thurs 2-4pm, Adult and Child group; children fm babies up to the age of 3 are all welcome. £8 per month, with lots of fun activities, crafts and healthy snacks provided for the children. email [email protected], or call Pamela Morrison 07762481757

Aberdeen Dolphin Swimming ClubSwim School for children fm 4 years old. Lessons at Hazlehead & Hazlewood Pools. Coaching for children who would like to train and swim competitively. Contact Louise Lindsay (membership secretary) on 596709 South Holburn Church Parent & Toddler Group E-mail: [email protected] Parents with babies and toddlers aged 0 - 3 are invited to join us to meet other parents ove a cup of tea or coffee and play with your child in a welcoming, child-friendly setting. Thursday mornings 9.15 - 11.15am. during school terms. Grampian Twins clubA voluntary group for parents of multiples, get together on the last Friday of every month at St Francis of Assisi church, 213 Deeside Gardens AB15 7PR. There for you during pregnancy and beyond for advice, support and a great way to meet other multiple mums in the city and shire area. www.grampi-antwinsclub.co.ukJo Jingles Music and Movement [email protected] 07595452621 Fun and educational music classes monday/tuesday/thursday @ city centre and Wynford farm www.jojingles.com/aberdeen Rhythm Time Rhythm Time - Multi Sensory Music Sessions for Babies & Toddlers. Classes Fri AM (school term time) Inchgarth Community Centre Conservatory. Book your FREE trial session! Email: [email protected] Tel: 07716593828 Visit: www.rhythmtime.net

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From an early age I began to watch various cooking programmes- ‘Masterchef’ being one of them and it is from this my interest in cooking has grown. I would say it is my hobby because I am a keen (although not very good) cook and I try out recipes quite regularly.

Over the years I have observed many chefs through the TV, what I find fascinating is the whole process and the

masterpiece created in such a short space of time and while under pressure. Although the mains are spectacular, I have to swing towards the desserts as being extraordinary and my

favourite to watch. Some of my inspirational chefs include: The Incredible Spice Men, Michel Roux Junior, Ping Coombes (recent Masterchef winner) and Jamie Oliver. They are all extremely talented but each have their own unique flair which is refreshing to watch.

I aim to cook more often but so far a few simple dishes I have created are; enchiladas, turkey curry, fajitas and steak pie. The great fact about them is that they are easy to make and delicious! Anyone can give these dishes a go and it’s

guaranteed to work. Hopefully I will be able to explore more complex recipes with several components to juggle in the near future.

In several weeks I will be attending a cooking class, due to a voucher I received for my birthday. This will involve myself and my granny attempting to make a chicken biryani. It sounds fantastic and it will be a great experience however the challenge will be getting it to taste perfect!

My all-time favourite dishes are fish and chips and steak and chips. A theme of chips is clear here but it’s really all types of meat I like from duck to venison to salmon. They are classic meals that taste brilliant. I hope I have given you an insight into my hobby, let’s just hope the biryani goes to plan…


The Alizonne Diet – what the heck is that!In an endeavour to find out exactly what the Alizonne diet was, I paid a visit to Temple Medical in West Craibstone Street, Aberdeen. Dr Sam Robson has been advertising with me for a very long time and 18 months ago invited me to come and try it out! I dismissed it as another fad. Well having seen the results on the back of the West End magazines for the last 18 months I decided that maybe this was the way forward.

I don’t really know when I started to gain weight. I was always told, you’re tall, and you can carry it! Well it was back in April that I wasn’t feeling very good about myself so stepped on the scales, yet again, in an attempt to make me wake up and smell the coffee. And another stone, yes another 14 pounds of FAT had crept on. I tell you I didn’t even notice. Yes the clothes were feeling tighter and if I had a full length mirror I might have glanced and thought – bit chunky – but I don’t, probably for that very reason.

Anyway, cutting to the chase I made an appointment to see Sam about advertising and thought I’ll enquire and find out more about Alizonne. After a tour of the new premises, very nice by the way, I was shown to the top of the building. Three flights of stairs; this is where the Alizonne treatments take place. No oxygen mask was to be seen at the top – just a fancy machine that looks like a hoover, a set of electronic scales, blood pressure monitor and some battery looking objects. Maybe this is why it’s called a medical diet.

Back to ground level Sam got talking. The fact she had a pound of fat sitting on her desk which is not particularly attractive, her positive and enthusiastic way of talking about the amazing results that were happening on a daily basis, I knew at that point she had me! She said have a think about it and then phone and book an initial consultation if you are serious about the diet. She did say that I could be put off of the diet at any time if I didn’t follow it to the “T”. I wasn’t about to be the first to be kicked off – I’ll show you I can do it – however challenging it may become.

I am not going to lie and say it is only £5 a week and you step on some scales and told you’ve lost xyz pounds. It is not a cheap option. It does not involve surgery of any kind. It does involve a HUGE COMMITMENT. A slight re-arrangement of your social activities for the initial phase and a will of steel! You will require the ability to say NO, and to mean it. Alcohol has to be given up too… but you can still have tea and coffee J

Armed with the telephone, I dialled the number – 01224 869997… Within five minutes I had an initial consultation and had parted with a chunk of money. My appointment wasn’t for another ten days… but I was determined I would start the way I meant to go on. Let the calorie counting begin…

… I have actually now started the diet and have been on it for 14 weeks at the time of going to print. I am being complimented all the time in the weight loss, shrunk several dress sizes and feel pretty good about myself.

I don’t want to say too much more in this article, but you can read my blog on the website as I have been keeping a diary. If you are interested and want to ask me about the diet, please feel free to get in touch, I’m more than happy to share my experience. My before, after and in between pictures I’ll share in the magazines when I’m complete. I am only at the end of Phase 1 and there are 7 more phases to go. Alizonne is changing my life. The weight loss is helping me live longer. The exercise is keeping me fit and active. The confidence in me has grown ten-fold and I’m getting ready to embrace Phase 2.

http://www.gazettemagazines.com/blog-alizonne/http://www.templemedical.co.uk/alizonne/The top link will take you to my blog. The second link will take you to the temple medical web page and there are pictures and videos of people who have been on the diet and their results. I would just like to say that I embarked on the diet for my own health reasons. It will not be for everyone, but if you are serious about losing weight and have tried everything else then this might just work for you. Do not hesitate to get in touch with me to ask any [email protected] put in the subject line Alizonne and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.

Words by Sue Simpson

www.templemedical.co.uk tel: 01224 8699976 West Craibstone Street, Aberdeen AB11 6DL

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