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February, for me, usually conjures up pink, romance, dining out, love and for being a short and quick month. I also hope it brings

some nice crisp mornings and a few more hours of daylight!

2015 is off and running. We almost slid our way into February with the icy road conditions and attempted snow showers. Be prepared is the guide motto and boy it has stuck with me all these years… don’t

always adhere to it though.

Fresh slate as we enter 2015 what I plan to do differently is to be more organised! I think it is possibly on my to do list every year but this is definitely going to be my organised year. I plan to be organised in the home, garden and work-place. Just a little bit of effort every week, so 52 weeks of effort I should see mountains moved by December, but I’ll try and keep you posted on my progress. If you are looking for some motivation then Lee is for you! She sends me a motivational email every week. It is enough to get my head back in gear. I’m sharing one of her tips with you in the magazine this issue. I do hope it helps.

I hope you enjoy some of the short articles this month and I’ve managed to put back in some puzzles as I think you quite enjoy them!

Now it’s time to refill your cuppa and enjoy the rest of the magazine.

Until next time, Sue

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The New Season beckons- The Club will open its doors for the outdoor season on Saturday 18th April at 2pm when we hope that the sun will be shining for the traditional game of the President’s team versus the Vice-President’s team. This is always a great social event with a meal to follow a few ends of bowls. The season has begun! Cults Bowling Club offers games, both friendly and competitive with other clubs, in-house tournaments, Scottish ADLBA and BBA games, pizza nights and a barbeque. All games are played keenly but always in friendship—the essence of the game of bowls.

Winter Activities- Members and friends have so far enjoyed our St Andrews Night, the Christmas Party and Burns Night. Of course, the Games night on Tuesdays and the whist on Wednesdays continue until Opening Day. The Bridge Club, meeting on Mondays, also goes on until the outdoor season begins. On 21st February, we are holding a special event in the Cults Kirk Centre. We are to be entertained by Ocean 3 with the songs of Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Ella, Dean Martin, Judy Garland, and many others from that golden era! Ocean 3 are the Rat Pack!!

If you wish to book a ticket or a table, please contact David Steele at 868485. Bring a party to a party! We conclude our winter programme with a talk about Iceland on Saturday, 14th March at 7pm for 7.30pm. This will be delivered by our local expert, Shirley Milton, who regularly takes tours to Iceland.

Membership Fees- The annual fee for the season 2015/16 is £95, with under 21s paying only £10. Once again, we are encouraging new members to come and try out the game of bowls by offering reduced fees. New members will pay only half the annual fee in their first year. There is also a special rate for families: for the first two years of membership, a family pay only one annual fee for all members. Coaching is available for young children.

An Open Club- Cults Bowling Club welcomes every expression of interest—for bowling, for social events or for both. You will find we are an open club with friendly members. You will find details of our programme and more at www.cultsbowlingclub.weebly.com. Alternatively, please contact Findlay Baxter, Tel: 01224 868263 or at [email protected].


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Feather Their Nest It’s National Nest Box week this month.

Did you know that there is a National Nest Box Week? This year it takes place from 14th-21st February. The event is organised by the British Trust for Ornithology. The idea started in 1997 following fears about birds losing their natural nest sites because of lots of trees being cut down, old buildings disappearing, gardens being ‘tidied’ and old houses being repaired.

The Trust wants us to put up nest boxes so that we can protect the wildlife we have, and encourage even more birds to come into our gardens.

It is estimated that there are now over 5 million nest boxes in the UK designed to help everything from Robins to Owls. Different types of nesting box attract different birds. So in a box with small holes, you might get Blue Tit’s, Nuthatches, Redstarts or House Sparrows. Boxes with larger holes may encourage Starlings, Spotted Woodpeckers and perhaps even Little Owls; and in very big boxes you might see Kestrels, Jackdaws, Stock Doves and Tawny Owls. There are also open fronted boxes which appeal to Robins, Spotted Flycatcher and Pied Wagtails.

Imagine how lovely it would be to watch the birds going in and out of your boxes and hopefully some young ones hatching there. If you are careful and quiet, you can even peek inside the box from time to time when the eggs are incubating, as most birds will sit tight. If you want to count the eggs, observe in the early morning and wait until the female bird flies off for a quick meal.

You can choose to buy some nest boxes from your local pet store or garden centre, or make some. Instructions for building boxes are available on many internet sites including http://www.bto.org/ the British Trust for Ornithology site.

Here are some handy hints for siting your nest boxes:

Do not put nest boxes of the same type close to each other

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Place between 1 and 5 metres high

Use screws that will not rust

February is an ideal time to put boxes up, because pairs of small birds prosper towards the end of the month. You are also helping however if you put boxes up at any time of year, although 1 August to the 31 January is the time under Bird Protection Law when nests can be cleaned out, and any dead eggs found destroyed.

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PLUM AND ALMOND TARTServes 6

Ready in 1 1/4 hours, plus chilling

Served with thick cream, custard or ice cream, this tart makes a delicious warming winter pud. You can use other fruits if plums are not available –try chunks of apples or pears or Armagnac-soaked prunes for a special occasion.

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Preheat the oven to 180C, 350F, Gas Mark 4. Scatter the grated marzipan in the chilled flan case and top with the plum quarters (skin side up). Stir the flaked almonds and Demerara sugar into the reserved breadcrumb mixture and scatter over the plums.

Bake the tart in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until crisp and deep golden brown. Leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Remove the tart from the tin and slice and serve.

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Be part of a community - Research shows that people involved in their community are happier. Communities foster emotional support and a connection with others, which leads to a greater sense of well-being. The community could be a group of like-minded people such as a choir, or art-group.

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Keep Fit Class, the Swedish Way!With Friskis and Svettis Medium jympa class, Mondays 5.30pm at Queens Cross Church hall Fitness, flexibility and strength- an all round workout to great music! No need to book, just turn up and have fun while exercising For more info contact Kirsty on 07711825614 or visit fsaberdeen.co.ukMannofield Church Hill Walking Club Monthly trips to the Cairngorms. New members welcome. Contact Peter Stewart for a programme. 313721 or [email protected] .Rubislaw Church CentreFountainhall Road/Beaconsfield Place Open Monday - Friday morning for teas, coffees etc Full access and facilities for those with disabilities Rooms available for hire - contact 645477 www.rubislawchurch.org.ukJog Scotland Meets at RGU Sport Garthdee Road Wed 6pm Contact Mandy 322158 Jog Scotland - Airyhall Meets outside Airyhall Community Centre Tuesday 7pm. Contact Julie 325 830 or www.jogscotland-airyhall.co.ukRotary club of Aberdeen St. NicholasAt present we are canvassing for new members,we are a very friendly club who meet for lunch,friendship and business every Monday 12.45 for1.00 pm at the Northern Hotel.If you are interested you are welcome to join us any Monday lunch time. If you would like to find out more click on to rotary 1010.co.uk select clubs and go to Aberdeen St. Nicholas or telephone Ernie on 641299/312493.Hatha YogaSuitable for all. Tuesday 17.45 – 18.45, AYC, 8 Bon Accord SqWednesday 10.15 – 11.45 Thursday 10.00 – 11.30 Queens Cross Church, Tel Moira 648475 or email [email protected] Registered Yoga Scotland teacher www.moirayogaaberdeen.co.ukCraigiebuckler Seniors ClubCriagiebuckler Church Hall, 1st Wed of every month 2-4pm speakers/entertainment/teas/coffees £2 per person, all ‘seniors’ welcomeWoodend Bridge Club@ Woodend Bowling Club Bridge on Mon evening, Tue evening and Friday afternoons. Ample free parking. Contact Chris Blunt 317298Craigiebuckler & Seafield Community [email protected] We will discuss issues affecting our community and decide on strategies for resolving them. 7.30pm in Craigiebuckler Parish Church hallFriskiis & Svettis Exercise ClassSenior Basic : Monday 9.50 Friday 10am £2.50 per class. Drop in - come as often as you like. Cairncry Community Centre Tel : Gunilla - 319377Friskis&Svettis Exercise ClassFun and effective workout, suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Airyhall Community Centre, Tuesdays from 7.15-8.15pm and Wednesdays from 7-8pm(term time) No need to book, just pay as you go. Contact Jackie, Tel 712705Italian Classes for Beginners to Advancedin Cults at Hillview Community Church and Cults Academy Tuesday, Thursday and Friday – day and evening email [email protected] Tel 07786827714Morven SingersWe are a 4 part Choir singing a wide variety of music. We meet in Ruthrieston Church Hall, Broomhill Road on Wed 7.30p.m. to 9.30p.m. Interested, contact Tel 07519 749 258.Airyhall Ramblers: Over 50s Walking Group Walks fortnightly on Wednesdays, average distance 6/7 miles. Transport provided, meeting near Airyhall School at 9.15. Friendly folk, good exercise. Interested? Contact Anne Ross 314524March Hare Market [email protected] 07725 591 866 Boys Brigade HQ

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: [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 – 11.30All welcomeDrawing and Painting classAiryhall Community Centre, Every Thursday afternoon 13.30-15.30Please 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 316266 or 575803U3A in Scotland (Aberdeen Branch)A unique approach to adult education - learning for fun and personal enrichment. No age barriers, a sharing of knowledge, skills, interests and experience. Much more than an over-50’s social group. Main meetings on first Thurs of each month at St Mary’s Cathedral Hall, Huntly Street, at 1.30pm Contact Pat -01224 313442Monday 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 (all levels) commence w/c 22nd September 2014 “Taster” sessions will be held at M.S. Resource Centre on Tuesday 16th September from 7.30 to 9 pm and at Holburn West Church on Thursday 18th September from 2pm to 3.30pm. Ceilidh Dancing Classes at South St Nicholas Church 7.30pm 1st and 3rd Tuesday every month (from 7th October 2014) For further information please contact :01224 636128 or check our website: www.aberdeenrscds.co.uk 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: 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

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 classes. Tues 12 - 1pm & 1pm - 2pm at citymoves Tues 7.30 - 9.30 pm & Wed 7.15 - 9.15 at South Holburn Parish Church. 732119, [email protected] fiona.bochelyoga.wordpress.comMonday BadmintonRuthrieston West Church Hall Monday’s @ 7.30pmSorptimist International of Aberdeen We raise money for local, national and international charities. We are not a charity but a service organisation helping women especially, but also men and children through ‘awareness,action and advocacy’. We are a friendly club meeting on the 1st & 3rd Weds of the month. www.sigbi.org/Aberdeen or contact Marjory Smart on 646916.Ceilidh Classes Ceilidh classes on the first Tuesday in each month (ie 01 April, 6 May) at South St Nicholas Church Kincorth - 7:30 - 9:00. Contact [email protected] or 01224 636128 for more information! The Rotary Club of Aberdeen St Machar meets every Thursday lunchtime at the Transition Extreme, Links Road, Aberdeenat 12:30 for 12:45. Rotary is a world wide organisation working for communities at home and abroad. Visit our website at www.stmachar.org.uk or [email protected] 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].

Aberdeen Bon Accord MBC Hockey Club (aka BAMBC Hockey Club)W: www.bambc.info E: [email protected] M: 07434 192089Home venue : Cults Academy Community Centre Astro Turf Facility We are Aberdeen Bon Accord MBC Hockey Club not only promoting hockey in Aberdeen but also serving the north-east of Scotland, catering for all ages, gender and abilities in the game of hockey. Whether you are a beginner looking to try out the sport, or experienced wanting to compete, you are very welcome to come along and join us.

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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]

Baby 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 e: [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 Mon 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]

The 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] 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 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 wel-coming, child-friendly setting. Thursday mornings 9 - 11am. during school terms. Contact Pat Moir on 01224 310217 /[email protected] 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 Baby & Toddler Music Classes: Thurs & Fri AM @ Inchgarth Community Centre. Baby Sessions, Thurs PM @ Cults Parish Church. To book a FREE trial session Email: [email protected], Tel: 07716593828. www.rhythmtime.netMovin MonkeezContact Joanna Mudkavi - 07983662986Facebook Movin Monkeez Aberdeenwww.movinmonkeez.co.uk email [email protected] 2 classes per week - Tues at Rosemount Learning Centre at 10am for 1 hour Thurs at Holburn West Church at 10am for 45 mins

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LANGUAGE CLASS AT CULTS LEARNING CENTRECults Learning Centre, which operates from the Community Wing of Cults Academy, is offering a new language class, a short evening course in German for Beginners . It will run in the Community Wing for eight weeks on Mondays from 7 – 9pm, starting on Monday 23 February. The course fee will be £48. For further information, please contact the course tutor, Erik Stien on [email protected], telephone 01224 734149. To book or obtain details of any other courses in Cults the contact is Christine Reid, the Learning Centre supervisor, e mail [email protected] or by telephone 01224 498110

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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] 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] Country DancingChildren’s classes commence beginning ofSeptember and run to May 2015. Classes at St Joseph’s and Kingsford Primary Schools are held immediately after school and the class at Craigiebuckler Church hall is held at 4.45pmClasses for secondary school children are held on Saturday mornings at City Moves in Aberdeen.For further information please contact 01224 636128 or check our website: www.aberdeenrscds.co.uk

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To Book : contact - [email protected] or call 01224 5603602 Poynernook Road, Aberdeen AB11 5RW unless otherwise stated under course.

Courses for 2015Hobby Club - every Wednesday, 10-12 and 1.30-3.00 - these are drop in craft sessions.

Plant Ideas Workshops:We are pleased to offer this plant ideas (wwwplantideas.org) workshop which teaches how to make the most of plants in various useful ways. The cost is £35 per class.

Household - 21 Feb 11-1300Natural alternatives are often pretty pricey so why not make your own? Learn with us about natural household scents - make your own incense, evergreen and citrus infusions and orange oil lamps. Make your own natural polisha nd laundry liquid and learn about cistrus cleaners, citrus dustcloths, anti-bacterial sprays and washing up liquid. Find out which houseplants can purify the air in your home.

Herb Walk - 21 Mar 11-1300 Venue TBCJoin us as we identify plants and their uses. Learn some wild food recipes and simple plant remedies and many other great plant ideas. Expect some surprises and the chance to sample some finished products made from wild plants.

Wild Food - 25 April 11-1300 Venue TBC

Skincare - 16 May - 11-1300 Learn how to make a moisturiser, lipbalm, bath melts and massage bar all with organic base ingredients and essential oils.

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The Mains of Drum has recently received both a 5-star Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Award and a Taste Our Best Food and Drink award.

The garden centre in Drumoak, Aberdeenshire, which features fresh, seasonally and locally sourced food on its menu, is celebrating after successfully securing the two quality awards from VisitScotland.

The Taste Our Best accreditation, which is a joint initiative between VisitScotland and the Scottish Government, with support from Scotland Food and Drink, recognises businesses for including and promoting local produce in over 60 percent of their menu.

Located on the first floor of the garden centre with windows looking out onto the rolling Aberdeenshire hills, the 200 seat Mains of Drum’s restaurant provides and caters for a variety of visitors with dishes such as Cullen Skink, Stornoway black pudding and eggs from the Sunnyside Farm in Maryculter.

Marketing Manager, Beverley Spindler, from the Mains of Drum said: “We are absolutely thrilled, not only to be awarded the five stars, but for our restaurant to achieve the ‘Taste our Best’ Award at the same time. We truly believe in providing a top quality service to our customers on every visit and for them to taste delicious, locally grown food, when dining in our beautiful restaurant.

The Taste Our Best initiative brings together the tourism and food and drink industries. It is designed to recognise businesses including; hotels, restaurants, cafes, takeaways, visitor attractions, B&Bs and pubs or bars; that not only offer a quality food and drink experience, but include and promote Scottish produce on their menus, to give consumers choice.

Research has shown that visitors are willing to pay up to 15% more for food that is of Scottish or regional origin and businesses that provide local food can typically enjoy higher level sales of up to 20% per year.

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same time as the main VisitScotland Quality Assurance grading, meaning that many tourism businesses that already participate in the QA Scheme will no longer have to apply and pay for a separate food and drink assessment.

Further details on Taste Our Best can be found at: www.visitscotland.org/quality-foodanddrink.aspx

More information on the Mains of Drum can be found at: http://www.mainsofdrum.co.uk/


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