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Issue 88 Festive Issue 2014Free magazineHazlehead, Queens Cross + Mannofield

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A note from Sue... You’ll be reading this with only about two weeks to go till the big day! I do hope you are all shopped out, but for those who still have some last minute gift buying then why not use our three pages of inspirational gift ideas from local shops close by!

How was 2014 for you? I think I’ve had a pretty marvellous year. It started in January with the planning of our big trip to Australia to visit my cousin and some friends I met in ‘88! February I was off to my very first West Coast Swing Championships - spectating I hasten to add - very inspirational. In March I put on a stone in weight! In April I found the solution to lose weight and the big diet started. In May I was off dancing again in Skipton in North Yorkshire, beautiful part of the world. In June I was still losing weight rapidly. In July I had my sister’s graduation and our flight to Brisbane. In August we visited Melbourne and Sydney then home for school starting. In September my lovely Honda Civic decided to not work any more - very sad. In October I launched the ab41 magazine for Ellon. In November would you believe I had two more dance weekends and here we are in December...

I hope you will find time to catch up with all your family and friends over the festive period. Keep active to help fight off the bugs. Indulge on Christmas day only then re-group to normal eating.

Thank you for reading the gazette I do hope you find it useful. Thank you to all my advertisers, old, new and to those that are still thinking about it. The delivery team - a huge thanks, can’t get the magazines out without you.

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

Until next year,

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German soldiers of the 134th Saxon Regiment and British soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment meet in no man’s land, December 26

The Christmas TruceChristmas Eve 1914. The Western Front. Weeks of rain have ended and mud is becoming ice. Despite calls for a Christmas ceasefire, fighting has continued throughout December, although today it seems half-hearted in many places.

Staff Sergeant Clement Barker is in his trench with his comrades. Across No Man’s Land, the Germans are decorating tiny trees sent from home with candles as they sing Stille Nacht (Silent Night). “The trenches were a blaze of Christmas trees,” one Tommy recalled, “and our sentries were regaled for

hours with traditional Christmas songs.” In some places, English troops decide that they “ought to retaliate in some way.” “So we sang The First Noël... they all began clapping; and then they struck up another favourite of theirs, O Tannenbaum.”

At Barker’s trench, a German soldier appears. “He said that if (we) did not fire, they wouldn’t in the morning,” Barker wrote later. Next morning, Barker’s men cautiously venture out to retrieve and bury their dead. No shots are fired. Soon they’re shaking hands with the Germans and exchanging gifts, and then “a football is kicked out of our trenches, and Germans and English play football.”

Henry Williamson, who later wrote Tarka the Otter, also recalled football matches, but behind German lines; if British and German troops played together,

he made no mention of it. However, despite the myths surrounding Truce matches between both sides, some are well-documented in letters. Two soldiers of the 6th Cheshires described a huge, free-for-all match in Wulverghem, Belgium, where No Man’s Land was less damaged by shell fire.

Williamson recalled the Germans singing Silent Night, too, before inviting the English closer. His unit suspected a trap. “We crept out... expecting any moment to fall flat with the machine guns opening up. And nothing happened.” Both sides were soon exchanging gifts and greetings, and similar scenes were occurring at many points along the Front. Cigarettes, rations, uniform buttons and even addresses were exchanged. One English trench received a German chocolate cake, together with a ceasefire request and an invitation to an impromptu concert. “Just think,” wrote one soldier to his family, “while you were eating turkey I was talking and shaking hands with the very men I had been trying to kill a few hours before!”

The truce at Williamson’s position held for four days before orders arrived to end fraternisation, while the Germans were warned to expect visits from senior officers; they sent a message across, explaining that they would have to fire their machine guns, but would fire high to avoid hitting anyone.

For Barker, peace lasted a little longer too. “Night came and still no shots. Boxing day the same, and has remained so up to now,” he wrote a few days later. But gradually fighting resumed. Captain J.C. Dunn’s account of resuming hostilities is poignant: “I fired three shots in the air and put up a flag with “Merry Christmas” on it, and I climbed on the parapet...[the Germans] put up a sheet with “Thank you” on it, and the German Captain appeared... We both bowed and saluted... he fired two shots in the air, and the War was on again.”

Both truces (and football games) had occurred in earlier wars. So what makes the 1914 Christmas Truce especially memorable? Perhaps because in a war that cost over 10 million lives, it was, as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle said, “one human episode amid all the atrocities.”


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Driving the Wraith is an event. From the automatically-closing suicide doors, to the inch-deep lamb’s wool carpets, to the glass buttons on the dash and beautifully machined solid metal vent pulls and piano black dash, everything inside feels five star hotel, Ritz-like perfect. All it needs is a butler on the options list to retrieve the umbrellas from inside the flanks of the two front doors to be truly palatial.

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Bug-Busting Day: Say Goodbye to Head LiceJanuary 31st is the first of this year’s National Bug Busting Days, when families of UK schoolchildren are given a comb kit to detect and remove head lice.

These miniscule insects live in human hair and feed on blood from the scalp. Unfortunately they’re very common, particularly amongst children. Almost as common as head lice myths...

THE MYTHS:Head lice can jump, fly and swim. Not without tiny trampolines or armbands.

Head lice love dirty hair. No. They’re not fussy about length, style or cleanliness.

Head lice can be caught from animals. No, only by head to head contact with a person already harbouring them.

You know you have head lice; your scalp itches. Not necessarily. The itching is a reaction to lice faeces and bites, and can occur weeks or months after lice arrive (or not at all). Don’t presume hairline rashes are caused by lice; check.

Insecticides will prevent head lice. No, they won’t, and they should only be used if a live louse is seen on the hair.

You need to boil/dry-clean clothes and bedding if you have head lice. There’s no need. Only dead or dying lice lose their grip and fall from your hair.

Detecting Head LiceLice eggs are stuck firmly to the hair, close to the warm scalp, making them hard to spot and remove until hair growth moves them away from the scalp and you notice nits (empty eggshells).

Head lice are pale grey and smaller than a pinhead when they hatch and sesame seed size when fully grown, so they’re difficult to see too. Use wet-coming to find them, using a head lice comb with tooth spacing of 0.2-0.3mm, as this will catch even the tiniest louse (see below).

Eradicating Head LiceWet Combing

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female louse can lay eggs which hatch around a week later - so if a few lice or eggs are missed, hair can quickly become infested again.

•Shampoo, condition and detangle hair first, leaving conditioner in.

•Draw the detection comb through the hair from the roots to the ends, checking the comb for lice after each stroke. Remove them by rinsing or wiping.

•Rinse hair and then comb thoroughly again.

•Repeat every three days until day 15 to prevent newly-hatched lice maturing.

Electric nit combs

These claim to kill head lice with a small electric shock. Opinions vary on their effectiveness.

Silicone-based lotions (e.g. dimeticone)

These lotions coat the lice, preventing them from absorbing water and so killing them. Used properly, they are very effective.

Chemical insecticides (e.g. malathion, phenothrin, permethrin)

Rarely a first recommendation now, as head lice are increasingly resistant to them and they can be harmful if used persistently. Treat everyone affected at the same time, follow instructions carefully and use a detection comb to remove dead lice and nits. Check hair a few days later and then again after 10-12 days, as not all treatments kill eggs.

Preventing Head LiceThe best method is regular combing using a proper detection comb, preferably weekly.

If you need a product recommendation or are finding lice difficult to eradicate then ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice, particularly if treating babies, pregnant or breastfeeding mums, or people with allergies or asthma.


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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]/Nia to Energise, Empower & Enrich, morning classes in Hazlehead area. Contact Marilene Walker on 07972 693857 or Facebook Yoga & Nia - The E3 Method

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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 Adult classes commence week beginning 22nd September 2014. Classes cater for various levels of experience from Introductory to Advanced. Ceilidh dancing classes commence (fortnightly) from 7th October 2014.For further information and venues please contact :01224 636128email :[email protected] Aberdeen Chorus - Sweet Adelines Int’Britannia Hotel, Bucksburn, Mon 7.30 - 10pm Tel: Debbie 07967629272Senior 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 486665

Woodend 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: 50+. Transport: Hire Bus. Fortnightly: Tues Start Point: Hazlehead Park. Time: 9am for 9.15am. Average Distance: 7 miles Tel: 01224 318734 and 01224 821753 Could you please amend the Woodburn Dru 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

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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 868218


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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 9.10-12.20;from 2 years 6 months to school age. Funded places available. Call 07747 830386 b/n 9.30 &12.30 or email [email protected] Group & Toddlers: Rubislaw Church CentreBaby Group (birth to crawling); Tues 9.30-11.00 Toddler Group (walking to Playgroup age); Wed 9.30-11.00 Call 07747 830386 b/n 9.30 &12.30 or email [email protected] 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 + 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 07762481757Aberdeen 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 welcom-ing, 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.grampiantwinsclub.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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Teen View - Christmas

Getting the tree...Christmas Day is fast approaching and I am super excited. My first objective is to find and purchase the essential feature in the home... a Christmas tree!

Each year I volunteer to choose the Christmas tree. Originally we went to B&Q but in the last few years we have swapped to picking one from the Tyrebagger Christmas Tree Shop! In my opinion Tyrebagger has a greater festive feeling as it is located in a forest, with a huge variety of trees to choose from. There is also the added service of the burger van - ideal if you’re feeling peckish during the hunt for the perfect tree.

We usually arrive wearing wellies, hats and scarfs, the process does not take long as we immediately discard the 4ft trees and head straight for the taller ones. Once we’ve bought a reasonably large tree, we haul it to the ash desk, pay and head towards the car. Every year we fail to measure the tree up in proportion to the length of the car and often it runs from the dash board to the back of the boot.

Once we have reached the house the next aim is to put up the tree. However, more often than not, the tree exceeds the height of the kitchen ceiling which results in slight alterations (chopping the top off!) The excitement at the arrival of the tree initiates the fun filled task of decorating. My two brothers and I start off enthusiastically but the boys are fed up after five minutes which leaves me to decorate the rest, secretly I am quite glad I tend to reposition every decoration they had hung on the tree.

To decorate I use baubles, beads, bells, lights, any primary school attempt at a decoration, chocolates and lastly the fairy. The chocolates take a substantial amount of time to tie the thread to the branches but it’s worth it in the end . I do eat quite a few and also hide some in amongst the branches so I have a secret stash for later in the week.

Personally I really enjoy buying and decorating the tree and I’ve already planned my visit to the Tyrebagger Christmas Tree Shop. I do hope you all enjoy decorating and getting into the Christmas spirit.

Merry Christmas,

Tara MacLeod x

Tyrebagger Christmas Tree Sales Centre - Open daily now - 23rd December 9am - 5pmPick up your perfect fir, pine or spruce from Tyrebagger Christmas Tree Sales Centre, just outside Aberdeen. Prices start from £17, and standard trees are between 4ft and 12ft. If you’re looking for something supersized, get in touch with us to pre-order a bigger tree - up to 40ft. You can also browse a range of tree accessories, as well as festive decorations, including tree stands, wreaths and baubles. Warm up with delicious drinks and snacks from Tomintoul Venison. How to get hereFrom the A96, turn south on the B979, signposted for Kirkton of Skene, between the Dyce and Blackburn roundabouts. There are two car parks along this road on the left, one after about 275 yards and one after about ¼ mile. Both forest trails pass through both car parks, so it doesn’t matter where you start your visit. The Christmas tree car park, which is only open in December, is opposite the entrance to the second car park.The first car park is at grid reference NJ 851 111.Using SatNav?AB21 9TE is the nearest postcode


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