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Feb-Mar ‘18

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Celebrating Valentine’s and Mother’s Day what better way to kick start the magazines in 2018.

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Want a new role? Retired/Semi retired and a bit fed up with too much time on your hands? Then why not pick a charity of your choice and offer to volunteer. I can assure you that it will be very worthwhile and the charity will be delighted that you came forward. Future Choices is my regular charity, but there are oppotunities at Befriend a Child, Samaritans, Gordon Highlanders to name the one’s supported in the magazine!

The clocks will go forward before the next magazine so that means lighter nights and I can turn off my lumie light - can’t wait. In the meantime enjoy this magazine and I’ll speak to you all again in April!

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Volunteering at the Museum The range of skills, knowledge, friendliness and continuous enthusiasm make the Museum a great place to volunteer.

Indoors or Outdoors, Seasonal or a Regular commitment there are lots of different opportunities.

If the outdoors or practical tasks are your interest, why not think about volunteering in the Garden or as Museum Support (DIY)? Perhaps you enjoy meeting people or are interested in history then Museum Guide, Front of House, Education or the Tea Room volunteering is for you.

Why not find out more about volunteering with us by calling 01224 498927 or emailing volunteering@ gordonhighlanders.com to arrange a time to have a chat.

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Save Your Sight!

Most people don’t think about their eyes much until something goes wrong. It’s important to understand what happens to our eyes as we age. Your optometrist does so much more than provide spectacles.

The following conditions are all detectable by optometrists during a routine eye examination.

Cataracts These are caused by clouding of the lens inside the eye. They are not painful but vision may be smudged or blurry.

Diabetics and those taking certain medications are more at risk, but in most cases they are caused by old age.

Most cataracts may be treated successfully by surgical removal then replacing the cloudy lens with a clear, artificial one.

Glaucoma This is a condition in which the optic nerve at the back of the eye is damaged. It is usually though not always, caused by raised pressure inside the eyeball.

99% of Glaucoma sufferers experience no symptoms until significant damage to their sight has occurred.

The risk becomes more significant once you are over 40 and it increases with age. Anyone with a family history of the disease is more at risk, along with diabetics, very short-sighted people and anyone from an Afro-Caribbean background.

If detected early Glaucoma can be controlled with eye-drops, and in some cases surgery.

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The risk of getting it increases with age but poor diet, too much sun-exposure and smoking are all contributory factors. You are also more at risk if there is a family history of the condition.

There are two types: Wet AMD is rarer and can be treated if caught early, and dry AMD, which is currently untreatable. The progress of dry AMD may be slowed by increasing the amount of fresh fruit and vegetables consumed and by stopping smoking.

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Muscular Strength for Women

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uscular strength in its simplest form is your body’s capacity to exert force against resistance. For example as you push your body weight back up in a plank position during a push up you are exerting force into the floor/mat. This muscular strength is needed in everyday activities such as carrying your baby, lifting shopping into a car or pushing your bodyweight as you roll over in bed.

A common misconception that women have is that they need to lift light weights with multiple repetitions in order to build strength so as not to create a bulky look. While this does enhance your ability to lift light weights, it doesn’t significantly build muscular strength. Your muscles need higher weights and fewer repetitions to challenge the body in order to build and gain muscular strength. Females do not have the muscle fibre type, size or testosterone that creates huge muscles.

Good muscular strength can give us good posture, when exercising with good posture.

Building muscular strength will also improve bone density. Our bone density peaks in our mid 30’s and declines from there, with further decline in menopause. Muscular strength exercises will increase the pull on the bone which improves bone density, preventing conditions such as osteoporosis. Muscular Strength is essential for women of all ages in maintaining good health.

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Spotlight on Electrolysis

by Jenny Davidson, Kumiko About Jenny: A former nurse with 17 years’ experience as an electrolysis specialist and also qualified in advanced electrolysis (cosmetic procedures).

Unwanted facial and body hair is a common problem affecting as many as 80% of ladies in varying degrees. Most areas can be permanently cleared of unwanted hairs with electrolysis including hair on the upper/ lower lip, chin, cheeks, neck, chest, abdomen, underarms, bikini line and the eyebrows.

Majority of clients will be happy, well balanced people with hair growth concerns that are purely ‘cosmetic’; others may be self-conscious or even quite distressed when they take their first tentative steps through the door.

I may frequently encounter the perceived problem of hirsutism (male pattern hair growth on females) I can offer helpful and objective advice plus information to the client. In some cases where I feel there may be some abnormal systemic condition I will refer the client to their GP who may make a referral to a specialist, but in the vast majority of cases there is no underlying medical pathology and treatment at my centre is the usual outcome.

The advice and treatment offered should be sufficient to resolve any normal problem, and the result is usually a restored sense of confidence and wellbeing in the client.

Causes of hair growth Mechanical Stimulation Plucking, (including waxing, threading, sugaring), abrasion Normal Systemic Puberty, pregnancy, menopause, ie times of normal hormonal changes in the body.

Abnormal systemic Hormone influencing medication ie steroids, contraceptive pill and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), fertility drugs.

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hormonal secretions from the glands of the body.

Operations: eg hysterectomy, removal of ovaries.

Stress (may only stimulate hair growth when severe and subsequently triggers hormonal imbalance eg in anorexia.

Electrolysis is the only proven method of permanent hair removal of unwanted hair having been around since 1875. With the use of the Apilus computerised system I can offer differing treatment methods to best suit your hair growth and skin type. Unlike laser or IPL, electrolysis is ideal for sensitive skins, dark, light and grey hairs and any colour of skin as it is not affected by pigment in the hair or skin! Electrolysis targets only the unwanted, individual hair and so the skin remains unaffected. It is a progressive treatment resulting in permanent removal of the hair and not just hair reduction!

What happens? A very fine needle (equal diameter to the hair to be treated) is inserted down the side of the follicle and a mild current is applied. This causes localised destruction at the root of the hair allowing the hair to be lifted out of the follicle. A mild tingling sensation is felt but soon passes with the application of a soothing gel!

Kumiko Client Testimonials: Once I had summoned sufficient courage to step through the salon door I realised any doubts or apprehensions that I had were completely unfounded as Jenny immediately put me at my ease explaining all aspects of the procedure involved and also not misleading me into thinking it would be a quick fix.

I could in fact be in her care for approximately 1-2 years yet within a period of just a few treatments the difference was not only noticeable but life changing in that it totally restored my self-esteem and confidence again. Linda Paterson After years of embarrassment and loss of confidence due to unwanted facial hair I decided to give Electrolysis a try. Following my first treatment I left feeling happy I had taken my first step.

Jenny explained it would not be an instant fix but if I stick with it I would get permanent results. Following months of treatment I have regained my confidence and can look in the mirror once again.

Unwanted facial hair permanently eradicated. Jenny provided me with expert advice and support throughout. Rosemary

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SEAFIELD BOWLING CLUB, Cromwell Gardens How about giving bowling a go this coming Summer The 2018 outdoor bowling season will soon be upon us. Seafield Bowling Club’s formal opening ceremony will take place on 14th April The club has vacancies for adult members and Juniors. For those completely new to the sport who would like to try out lawn bowls before committing themselves to membership an Open Fun Afternoon is being arranged when the President and club members will be delighted to welcome newcomers to the sport. They will have the opportunity to try out their bowling skills on the Green and refreshments will be served. We would encourage anyone interested to come along. A warm welcome awaits! Contact the numbers below to register your interest and receive details of the Open Afternoon.

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Where are we?

The green is tucked in behind the Rubislaw tennis courts on Cromwell Road and the entrance is from Cromwell Gardens. Alf Leaper , tel. 01224 319985 will be happy to deal with any enquiries regarding adult membership. Check out our website: www. seafieldbowlingclub.co.uk.

We are anxious to build up our Junior Section .As part of our Junior initiatives we are to be running a bowling development programme aimed at 10 to 14 year old boys and girls and hope this will encourage some to take up the sport. We also offer taster and coaching sessions and only after this FREE experience comes to an end do we ask those keen to continue to become junior members and to pay the modest subscription of £10. Bowls suitable for small hands are available from the Club.

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Decluttering – the KonMari Way Marie Kondo is a Japanese ‘organising consultant’ whose method for decluttering is taking the globe by storm. Called KonMari, the method is actually pretty straightforward. If something you own doesn’t ‘spark joy’, get rid of it. Simple right?

KonMari isn’t for everyone, and Kondo certainly has a few somewhat bizarre suggestions. (Seriously, who has the time to unpack every item from their handbag, every evening?) But most of her advice is practical, easy to follow and actually makes a lot of sense. She also dips into the psychology of why we hold on to things, and why we should let them go.

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Kondo recommends collecting every item in a particular category and going through them in one go. So, for instance, you’d lay every item of clothing you own on the bed or floor, pick up each one and if it doesn’t ‘spark joy’ add it the charity pile.

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you only ever wear when the washing pile is teetering over, and items you feel guilty about getting rid of.

Kondo also has some good advice when it comes to what to do with the things you keep.

She advises against buying expensive storage solutions, and using shoe boxes to keep things tidy instead. She also recommends storing things vertically, e.g. folding clothes so that they can be stacked on end, meaning you can see them, rather than having them buried under other items. I’ve found this useful, to an extent. It does mean I can find a black t-shirt easily,

but that I might have to unfold several black t-shirts to find the one that has the motif I want.

Kondo lives alone, and it does feel sometimes that her method is mainly aimed at other single adults. She recommends leading by example, the idea being that if you get rid of clutter, your family will follow you. That has not yet happened in my house I have to say.

Nevertheless, I have got rid of several bin bags and boxes full of ‘stuff’ since reading her book and have felt surprisingly relieved about doing it.

If you fancy trying the KonMari method for yourself, her book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, can be ordered from most libraries and book stores.

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Health Checks all Women Should Know About A routine blood test last year picked up the fact that I had very high cholesterol. I am 48, healthy, have a low body mass index, eat very little meat, no dairy, and I exercise several times per week, so it had never occurred to me to have my cholesterol levels checked. It turns out I have hypercholesterolaemia – my body makes too much cholesterol, and now I have to take medication to control it so I reduce my risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease in later life.

This got me thinking, and reading. What sort of medical checks should we be considering in our 40s and beyond?

Midlife MOT The NHS Health Check Programme is a free screening open to anyone aged 40 to 74. It targets the top seven causes of preventable death: high blood pressure, smoking, obesity, cholesterol, poor diet, physical inactivity and alcohol consumption – all the things that are more likely to cause us to become ill as we age and / or die prematurely.

You’ll be asked about your lifestyle and family medical history, and have some blood tests. It was this blood test which showed up my own high cholesterol levels.

Cervical smear Cervical cancer is most common in women between the ages of 30-35 but a fifth of cervical cancer cases occurred in women over the age of 65 so it is vital to have regular smear tests. You should have one every three years between 25-49, and every five years after that.

A smear involves taking a small sample from the neck of the womb, called the cervix, to check for any abnormal cells that might lead to cervical cancer. Almost all cervical cancer is caused by the HPV virus, which is initially contracted by sexual activity. It may lay dormant for years before it starts to cause cancerous cells on your cervix. If you have bleeding between periods or after sex you should see your GP. Mammogram Breast awareness is very important at any age, because breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK and affects one in eight women.

A mammogram is an x-ray of both breasts to look for any changes that might suggest cancer.

Depending on where you live you will be called for your first mammogram between the ages of 47 and 53.

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too. Familiarise yourself with your family history if you can.

If you notice any changes to your own breast tissue, such as irregular lumps, bumps, or skin dimpling, book an appointment to discuss it with your GP.

stool which may indicate cancer or precancerous polyps. Polyps can be removed before they go on to cause any harm. Everyone aged 60 to 74 is sent a free home test kit every two years from the NHS, but you can take the test if you are younger than this and it’s a good idea if you have a family history of bowel cancer. You can buy a testing kit from good pharmacies.

Eye examination

Bone density check

Most healthy people should have an eye examination bi-annually. But if one of your parents has or had glaucoma, or macular degeneration, or you have certain underlying medical conditions such as thyroid dysfunction or diabetes, or you are aged 70+ attending annually is more sensible.

An eye examination can pick up early signs of eye disease, as well as discover whether you need spectacles. Glaucoma and wet macular degeneration in particular have a much better prognosis if picked up in the earliest stages.

Bowel checks Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK yet accounts for the second highest number of deaths, so it’s essential to have regular tests.

A test involves submitting a specimen of your stool for analysis through a postal self test kit.

The test can detect tiny amounts of blood in the

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The menopause can seriously affect bone health.

Once we’re over 50 we are at risk of osteoporosis because a drop in oestrogen for a prolonged period can cause a loss in bone mass.

If you have a family history of osteoporosis, are a heavy drinker or smoker, have rheumatoid arthritis or Crohn’s Disease then it is important to have your bone density assessed.

Low radiation X-rays are used to take pictures of your spine and hips while you are lying down.

You can also request a ‘bone turnover’ test. This is a urine test which detects whether you’re losing bone mass. If you are you may need calcium or vitamin D supplements.

Remember, prevention is better than cure. Most test results will simply give you peace of mind but if a problem is picked up, treatment is more effective the earlier an issue is identified. Take charge of your health in 2018.

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We know about Climate Change.

We have watched Blue Planet!

We can see how human behavior is changing and endangering our planet but the big question is - what can I do about it? Climate Week North East is a week of events, running between 16th- 25th March 2018, designed to raise awareness of climate change but, more importantly, show what we can all do to make a difference and reduce our carbon footprint in a fun way. The events provide knowledge and inspiration for everyone to take small (and big) steps in the fight against climate change starting with a screening of Al Gore’s Truth to Power at The Belmont Filmhouse on Friday 16th March at 6pm and culminating in a Green Family Fun Day at Hazlehead Park from 11-3pm on Saturday 24th March and a guided walk and tour of the Donside Hydro at 1pm from the hide at Donmouth. From tours of community renewable projects and permaculture organic farms to guided walks and bike rides, fashion show, films, plays, art exhibits, talks, and a climate change perspective Conference, Climate Week North East is designed to showcase the inspiring action happening here in the North East and demonstrate what each of us can do to help.

Be stimulated and spurred on by the showcase of the community initiatives, come along to our Family Fun Day, watch thought provoking films or simply browse through our display boards. No matter what your age or pursuits are – there is something for you to enjoy in the Climate Week programme in the City and Shire. The full programme of events can be seen on www.climateweekaberdeen.org or the CWNE facebook page.

As Alison Stuart, Aberdeen Climate Action, says ‘There are so many great initiatives taking place in the North East that concentrate on really reducing our carbon footprint. It is inspiring and heartening to see how everyone is

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‘I am really looking forward to the Green Family Fun Day in Hazlehead Park. Pets Corner will be free entry. Aberdeen Play Forum will be there and Getabout Aberdeen is bringing a brilliant bike track with lots of fun and interesting bikes to ride, including for the disabled.

I know my kids are going to have a great time and enjoy all the stalls with activities. I am going to be checking out the electric cars and enjoying learning more about how they all operate and getting on a lying down bike – they are such fun!’

Why not come along to a few events and make a pledge for Climate Week North East to make a positive change in your life and to the lives of others at https://www. wearedonation.com/businesses/aberdeen-climate-action/campaigns/climate-week-northeast/ http://www.climateweekaberdeen.org www.aberdeenclimateaction.org and www.sustainableaberdeen.com

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Are you interested in walking the Scottish hills?

Cults Church Hillwalking Group and Mannofield Church Hillwalking Group are walking together several times during 2018. Our walks give shorter and longer options, sometimes including a Munro. If this range of walks appeals to you, why not join us for individual walks or for the season? Our early walks during 2018 are:

Nine well known artists coming together again at The Milton Gallery.

We originally met through NEOS and showed our work under the name Kincard-Art. We went our separate ways and are so looking forward to seeing how we have all developed.

Hazel McAllister, Kath Buchan, Cath Roberts, Martin Nelson, April Pressley, Mairi Ewen, Margaret Pitt, Jenny Watt-Colbeck, Rosy Long.

Saturday 24 February Circular walk from Kincardine O’ Neil (OS Map 37) Saturday 24 March Forest of Deer (OS Map 30) Saturday 28 April Cairnwell-Carn a’ Gheoidh-Carn Aosda (OS Map 43) Saturday 26 May 2018 Glen Dye to Clatterin’ Brig (OS Map 45)

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ROSY LONG - ARTIST AND MAKER OF THE MONTH (April) at TEASEL AND TWEED I will be running 2 workshops on basic Papier Mache – making a dish based on a bird shape. I will be showing smaller versions of the sheep fields and will also have 3D sheep, sheepdogs and wolves for sale. Rosy Long 01569 730665 www.rosy-long.com

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Garlic and Herb Prawns A light and tasty supper Preparation time: 25 minutes + marinating time Cooking Time: 5-6 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients 12 Raw prawns in their shells Juice of half a lemon 2 Garlic cloves - crushed 3 tbsp Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill 3 tbsp softened butter Salt and pepper Method Rinse the prawns. Use a sharp knife to slice along the back of each prawn from head end to tail and remove the thin black intestine.

Mix the lemon juice with the garlic, herbs and butter to form a paste. Season well with salt and pepper and spread the paste over the prawns. Leave to marinate for 30 minutes.

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CLUBS & CLASSES

Aberdeen Choral Society Mondays fm 5th September at 7.30pm Queens Cross Church Hall.. Please come and join us we’d love to have you. All details on our website.

Aberdeen Pilates Man Thursday Int 6:30-7:30pm, Beg 7:30-8:30pm At Fitness & Wellbeing Development, Bridge House, Riverside Drive T: 07388842118

Aberdeen and District RSPB Local Group A friendly group enthusiastic about the wildlife of the NE Various events throughout the year www.rspb.org.uk/groups/aberdeen

Aberdeen Round Table First Tuesday every month at 7.30pm (usually at the Cults Hotel) to plan a variety of events to aid the community. Information visit www.roundtable.co.uk.

Aberdeen Italian Circle Thursdays (every 2/3 weeks) Time: 7.15 pm Rubislaw Church Centre, Beaconsfield Place Contact: abital@btinternet.com 01224 635792

Aberdeen Strathspey and Reel Society Mon Jnr Orchestra - 6.30 to 7.30 pm, Snr 7.30 to 9.00 pm Hazlehead Primary School, AB15 8HB 01224 676482, e-mail info@aberdeenstrathspey.org.uk or www. aberdeenstrathspey.org.uk

Aberdeen Embroiderers’ Guild First Saturday of month in Rubislaw Church Centre, Beaconsfield Place. Morning Workshop 10 – 12.00 Meeting at 2pm. Visitors welcome. For info contact 07809557617.

Aberdeen Orpheus Choir Wednesday evenings at 7.15 p.m. in the Hall of Crown Terrace Baptist Church, Windmill Lane, Some vacancies in the Choir. If you can read music and interested in choral music, Info: Jane Murray on 07967926758.

Aberdeen Philatelic Society Thursdays, fortnightly fm 21st Sept 7.30pm Rubislaw Church Centre Beaconsfield Pl. Social mtg alt Fri am seafield28@gmail.com www.aberdeenphilatelic.org.uk

Aberdeen Velodees: Women only cycling group. Wednesday coached session + Weekend Rides. Join our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/Velodees/ or email velodees@gmail.com for more info.

After School Football - Alison McLeod Airyhall Community Centre P 1/2 Wedn 3.30-4.15 & 4.15-5.00 Thurs 3.45-4.30 Additional Support Needs Thurs 4.30-5.00 Pre School Wed 9.30-10.00 Thurs 9.30-10.00 & 1.45-2.15 Pre School Plus Wed 1.30-2.15 Tiny Tots Thurs 9.30-10.00 Airyhall Ramblers Group Every 2nd Wednesday @ Countesswells Road 9.15am Open to over 50’s A friendly, sociable group. Long & short walks available. Contact 07472686889

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CLUBS & CLASSES Association of American Women of Aberdeen (AWA) Open to women of all nationalities. Monthly meetings, activities for all tastes, annual fundraising for a chosen charity. For membership information go to awaaberdeen.org Babies & Toddlers Fridays 10 - 11.30 during term time Gilcomston Church, use Summer Street door Contact: Gayle Veitch, gayle.veitch@gmail.com or Rosie McKie, 01224 647144 Barney’s Ballroom Wed, 20:15-21:45 Cults Parish Church (main hall), Quarry Road, AB15 9ET Sat 13:00-14:30 & 14:30-16:00 Stonehaven South Church Hall, Cameron Street, AB39 2HS 07342 789 965 Barre Fitness classes Monday at 10-11am at Granville Lane Scout Hut, Tuesday at Mile End Primary from 6-7pm Friday 5pm and 5.30pm at Fitness & Wellbeing Development on Riverside Drive. c.chernouski@yahoo.co.uk Beginners Ashtanga Yoga (power Yoga).

Monday 6.30 till 7.30 and 7.30 till 8.30 (seniors). £7 Cults Kirk Centre Hub, 404 North Deeside Road, Cults. Call Simone 07985 384402 or email Simone.barnett@sky. com Childrens Highland Dancing Lessons Day: Various - After School / Saturdays Craigiebuckler, Holborn West, City Centre and Cults

sinclairhighlanddancing@gmail.com or 07972104774 Clubbercise with Jessica Tuesday 8:30-9:30pm at Airyhall community Centre. All other classes listed on my Facebook page (Clubbercise Jessica Aberdeen). Contact no-07725672678 CTC Grampian Local group of the Cycling Touring Club. We provide cycle rides for all abilities and ages to local destinations and further afield.

John B, Chairman, Tel: 01224 571984. www.ctcgrampian.org.uk Culter & District Pipe Band Mon/Wed 7.30pm-9pm Culter Village Church Piping & Drumming, all levels welcome Contact: Susan 07540 530705 DanceYoga Mon and Wed 8pm at Rubislaw Church Centre 07470449331 Hannah Nordlund www.facebook.com/ DanceYogaAberdeen Dru Yoga Tuesday 7-8pm in Jubilee Hall, South Holburn Church.

Thursday 10-11.30 in Girlguiding, Thistle Lane. One-toone sessions or small groups in AB15 5BB upon request.

Ester 07757 304879 or druyoga.ester@gmail.com Fitness with Laura Mon - 6-7pm Inchgarth Community Centre Wed - 6.15-7.15pm Tullos Primary School Fri - 10-11am Inchgarth Community Centre

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CLUBS & CLASSES F: fitnesswithlaura or 07739181345.

Flying Yogis Children’s yoga classes 3-5 Years Mondays 9:3010am, NEW CLASS- Wednesdays 1:30-2pm Kingswells Community Centre, Contact :Emma Dawrant 07789558865 or www.facebook.com/emmaflyingyogis Franco-Scottish Society, Aberdeen – promoting French and Scottish culture Monthly meetings on a Tues 7.30pm generally held in the French School, 1-5 Whitehall Place, Aberdeen. Talks mainly in French, but sometimes English. http://www.franco-scottish.org.uk/ or telephone 01224 590903.

Friskis&Svettis Jympa Wednesdays from 7-8pm (exercise to music).

Low impact, suitable for all ages & abilities. Airyhall Community Centre Contact Jackie Tel 01224 713705 Friskis & Svettis Jympa Tuesday from 7.30pm - 8.30pm Airyhall Community Centre Call Katie on 01224981474/07889011337 or email info@fsaberdeen.co.uk Gordonians Hockey Club - Youth Coaching Tuesdays fm 29 Aug until end of May 2018 5.45pm - 7.00pm Astroturf Playing Fields, Countesswells Road AB15 8AR Ages P4 - S6 any school Contact John Mowat tel: 07525 811039 Granite City Chorus Scotland’s leading male barbershop chorus Tuesdays 7.00pm to 9.45pm Woodside Church Hall AB24 4DQ www.granitecitychorus.co.uk Granite City Guerrillas Dodgeball Team 16+ Mon 8pm – 10pm at The Jesmond Sports Centre, Bridge of Don (Mixed session) Wed 8.30pm – 10pm at The Danestone Community Centre, Bridge of Don (Ladies only) Contact: www.facebook.com/thegranitecityguerrillas Granite City Scottish Women’s Institute Every 4th Wednesday 7-9pm (Sept to June).

Ruthrieston Community Centre, 532-536 Holburn Street, Aberdeen (car park to rear). Just come along or tel the secretary 01224 587590 Hatha Yoga Thursday 9:30-10:30 am - Ashley Road Aberdeen £7.00 per session Info & bookings : Adriana 07799845716 - limited spaces

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Italian Classes in Cults (Aberdeen) from Beginners to Advanced level Summer Sessions in Italy Enrica Conti Tel. 07786827714 encoit@talktalk.net www.italianlanguageaberdeen.co.uk Jazzercise aerobic classes, Mon + Tues 6.15pm South Holburn Parish church hall, Wed (6.15pm) + Sat (9.30am) Broomhill Activity Centre.

Contact Judy 07757216968 or jazzercisejudy@gmail.com JKA Aberdeen Karate Tuesday & Thursday (all grades) 7pm Kincorth Sports Centre 01224 826174 Alan@karatedoshotokan-scotland.com JKA Aberdeen Tiger Cubs Childrens Karate Sessions Thursday 5 - 7 year olds Kincorth Sports Centre 07762 560630 or 01330 833688 Kaimhill Strollers Thursday at 9.15 over 50s walking group which meets Community Wing of Kaimhill School. Walks average 6 miles cost of £4 includes use of our minibus. Contact Dick on 01224 782109 or Doris on 01224 316775.

Kaimhill Yoga Group Wednesdays 9.15-10.15am.

Friendly and fun. Suitable for all. Injury and illness cared for. Kaimhill Learning Centre, Pitmedden Terr AB10 7HR. Mainly Music at Gilcomston Wednesdays 10 - 11.30 during term time Gilcomston Church, use Summer Street door Contact: Katie Rose, katrinamrose@hotmail.co.uk or Rosie McKie, 01224 647144 Mango Choir (mainly Gospel style) Mondays, September to April 6:30 to 7:30 at Mannofield Church Alistair Stark, 01224 318536, mail@agstark.co.uk No experience needed, no auditions.

Mannofield Parent & Toddler Group Monday, & Frida 1000 - 1130 @ Mannofield Church Facebook Group - Mannofield Parent & Toddlers Mannofield Yoga Thursdays 7.15-8.15pm Mannofield Church All welcome including beginners Contact Jenny at jennyflowerw@yahoo.co.uk

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Wednesday 10-10:30am, Airyhall Community Centre Wednesday 8:15-8:45pm,Mannofield Church. Facebook @Metafit With Gemma. Tel 07793 431578 MummyFITT. Wed- 12-1 o at Danestone Community Centre and 10-11 on a Friday at Cults parish church main hall on quarry road. Contact kirsty167@hotmail.com/ 07540790348 / www.facebook.com/mummyFITT NCT Waddling to Toddling group Mondays, 10-11.30am - (from birth to preschool) St Francis of Assisi Church, Deesdie Gardens, Mannofield. £2 donation requested. Email: parentsupport.aberdeen@nct.org.uk Rhythm Time Multisensory Music Sessions Ruthrieston West Church Tuesdays: 9.45am, 14mnths 3yrs + 10.25am 0 - 12mnths + 11.05am 0 - 12 mnths Friday: 9.30am 14mnths - 3yrs 10.10am 14mnths 3yrs 10.50am 0 - 12mnths

Scottish Country Dancing classes for Children after school at St Joseph’s, Kingsford, Braehead, Craigiebuckler Church Hall or at City Moves on a Saturday morning .

Please contact aberdeenrscds@hotmail.co.uk or 01224 636128 for more information.

Silver CITY Singers Mondays 7.20 - 9.30pm AGS Former Pupils Club 86 Queen’s Road AB15 4YQ www.silvercitysingers.com Tai Chi (Taijiquan) & Health Qigong (Chi Kung) Mondays 7-8pm and 8-9pm Aberdeen Unitarian Church contact Matthew Knight Email: ruyischool.mk@gmail.com The Mixing Bowl Aberdeen A food interest group for the community. Meets monthly in term time at St Devenick’s church hall, Baillieswells Rd, Bieldside Further details: www.mixingbowl.btck.co.uk Vinyasa Yoga Monday during term time 930-1030 Rubislaw church Centre 1 Beaconsfield Place Contact Facebook page @pranayogawithsarah

Rubislaw Baby Group Tuesdays, 9.30am – 11.00am Rubislaw Church Centre, Beaconsfield Place, Aberdeen £2.50 per session Suitable for: Birth to walking 07747 830386 email: rubislawplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk

Woodburn Walkers Every seond Tuesday @ Hazlehead Park - Contact 01224 640882 and 01224 318075. A walking group open to all over 50’s .

Rubislaw Playgroup Mon, Tues + Thurs 9 30 till 11 30 + Frid messy play session 13 30 till 15 30 Rubislaw Church Centre, £10 per session Suitable for: 21/2 years to school age 07747 830386 e: rubislawplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk

Yoga classes Tue 17.45-19.15 AYC, 8 Bon Accord Sq. Wed 10.15-11.45 Queens Cross Church. Thur 10.00-11.30 Queens Cross Church. Moira : 01224 648475 e: moira.chicometrics@ gmail.com www.moirayogaaberdeen.co.uk

Rubislaw Toddler Group Wed, 9.30am – 11.00am Rubislaw Church Centre, Beaconsfield Place, Aberdeen £3.00 per session (includes snack) Suitable for: Walking to 21/2 years 07747 830386 email: rubislawplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk

Yoga with Deborah Thompson Wednesday 7-8pm. Tel: 07821704826, Cults Kirk Church Hall on Quarry Road in Cults, deborahthompsonyoga@ gmail.com

Scottish Country Dancing Classes for adults from Beginners to Advanced in Aberdeen. Contact 01224 636128 or www.aberdeenrscds.co.uk for more information.

Zumba with Sharon Wednesday 7.30 - 8.30 At Broomhill Activity Centre 197 Broomhill Road AB10 7LN Contact - 07578299963 Shaggy225@hotmail.co.uk

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Mother’s Day This year we celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, 11 March.

You may not realise, but Mother’s Day happens on the fourth Sunday of Lent and originally had religious traditions attached to it. In the sixteenth century, it was a celebration of the ‘mother church’ and people would return to the church in which they were baptised or where they attended as a child. Thus families would be reunited. This was known as going ‘a mothering ‘or Mothering Sunday. It was commonplace for the Lent fast which prohibited sweet, rich foods and meat to be lifted a little and for a Simnel cake to be shared.

Years later, youngsters working as servants were given an annual day off to visit their mothers and would take gifts.

This was called ‘Mothers Day.’ The celebrations of Mothering Sunday and Mother’s Day have generally combined into one annual occasion.

The first official Mother’s Day was organised by Ann Jarvis in 1908 in West Virginia as a memorial to her mum. By the 1920’s however Ann had become disillusioned by the commercialism of the day and especially the common use of printed greetings cards.

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There has been no better time to join as the club is gearing up for the new season with a number of exciting new initiatives for members and visitors. Club members will benefit from season 2018 with a discounted golf agreement at a range of other Deeside golf clus, offering half price visitor golf fees throughout the season.

Our resident PGA Professional and Assistant are available to support members and visitors with a wealth of knowledge, a fully stocked pro shop, state of the art putting lab and from season 2018 will offer group lessons for ladies. As a family friendly club, we offer a PGA qualified volunteer coaching programme that consists of 20 lessons for children aged 8-14 on a Saturday afternoon, as well as children’s competitions and Family Fun Day golf events.

Peterculter Golf Club welcomes visitors and corporate outings and we can offer you a memorable golfing experience to celebrate any occasion. You will find a warm and inviting atmosphere within our Clubhouse, offering a good selection of quality traditional food and drink at competitive prices. Come along to our open day 08 April and see for yourself.

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