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Despite the dark nights there is a lovely little twinkle in the streets as the Christmas tree lights go up., making everything look very pretty - all we need is a little bit of the white fluffy stuff but not until we’ve finished all our deliveries - please!

Can I be the first to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous and healthy 2019! As I write this I’m still making the Christmas present list and quite thankful for some inspiration from the local advertisers who have contributed to the gift guide definitely something for every budget.

Now into my thirteenth year of popping through your letterbox you would think it would get easier - but it doesn’t! My hatstand just adds another hat. I have to do a big shout out to my wonderful delivery team - without which my life would be a lot harder - I might be a bit fitter though. Anyway - I truly thank you for helping out, you are all fantastic. As far as advertisers go they too are AMAZING. Put up with my nagging about deadlines, duly renewing when asked (much appreciated), and encouraging others to join the magazine. My family and friends also need a thank you as without them it would never have got started in the first place. So here’s to an interesting 2019 with new challenges and hopefully a few celebrations along the way.

Enjoy the last magazine of 2018. Happy 2019 when it comes along.

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Fingerlings Untamed Dinos (under £20) Fingerlings are popular robotic friends which cling to your child’s finger and respond to motion and sound. This year is all about the dinosaurs.

There are several different Raptors, and word was out at time of printing that there may be a T-Rex one released just before Christmas LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Express (around £75) The Harry Potter books remain perennially

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In these days of iPads and online gaming do kids still play with toys? Yes of course they do. Toys have always changed to keep up with trends and technology and 2018 is no exception. Here we have six of the best.

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Ricky the Trick-Lovin Pet (£134.99) Ok this one is pricey, but real pups are NOT for Christmas as we know, and when you factor in the cost and ongoing responsibility of a real puppy, including vet bills, and food, suddenly Ricky looks very good value indeed for a dog-loving child. He is soft and cuddly and has more than 100 sound and motion combinations. He can balance a biscuit on his nose and even give you a paw-shake!

Frankly he makes my terrier look like a bit of a dunce. Ricky is perfect if your child is pestering

you for a dog but you’re not sure about the long-term commitment, and as a bonus, he doesn’t shed hair!

GraviTrax Starter Set (around £50) I love marble runs, never mind my kids, and GraviTrax is a super-cool marble run for the 21st Century. It encourages the use of imagination in creating tracks and is educational too. It’s great for teaching kids (and adults) about gravity, magnetism, and kinetic energy and it’s so much fun. You can use the tasks and blueprints included to help you to get started but you’ll soon be designing your own tracks. This is trickier than it might appear and is great for encouraging problem-solving skills. There’s even a GraviTrax app to allow you to build and test a track before building it in the real world.

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Garden View Plants for Christmas

With Christmas just around the corner I’m often asked what houseplants plants I recommend as gifts. Here are my top five.

Hippeastrum / Amaryllis - is a remarkable bulb, which produces 60cm / 2ft tall, fleshy drainpipe stems and flamboyant trumpet flowers up to 20cm /8in across.

‘Red Lion’ with deep scarlet flowers; ‘Apple Blossom’ with pink-tinged white flowers, and ‘Christmas Gift’ with plain white flowers, are readily available. You can buy them as DIY plant-it-yourself kits, or as

ready-planted gifts.

Citrus bushes make interesting presents. Sold at this time of year with both flowers and developing fruit, they are deliciously scented.

Lemon varieties ‘Meyer’ and ‘Four Seasons ‘are lovely but also consider calamondin oranges. The plant should be kept in a light, frost-free spot over the winter with a minimum night temperature of 5C, then in the summer the pot can be moved outside.

Cyclamen persicum is wonderfully decorative. The flowers range from white, through pink, to red. This is probably a gift for a more experienced gardener as

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Schlumbergera x buckleyi, the Christmas cactus is a perennial favourite. It has

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Hyacinthus orientalis ‘Ostara’ is a stunning hyacinth with deep-blue flowers,

powerfully scented and particularly nice when planted as a trio in a bowl or basket.

Christmas hyacinths are ‘forced’ to flower earlier than they would naturally. They need a cool spot, preferably no more than 13C, so that they do not flop. No-one wants a floppy hyacinth! The bulbs can be planted in the garden afterwards so will continue to provide pleasure in future years.

Viburnum x bodnantense ‘Dawn’ is not a houseplant but it makes a fabulous gift. It flowers from November, while the leaves are still on, through the winter. The pink flowers are scented and a few sprigs in

a small vase at this time of year are just joyous. Even better it is totally hardy so is great for the non-green-fingered, and can be planted out of a pot at any time, if the ground isn’t frozen.

Don’t wrap plants, just tie a big bow around the pot. It’s a thoughtful touch to provide printed or hand-written instructions for aftercare.

Make sure any living plant is well watered before you hand it over. They will probably be a bit neglected over the festive period, but a good watering should make sure that they last past New Year.

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EDITORIAL (max 350 words) 16 November 2018

What’s cooking in Aberdeen?

Cook’s Day Off, Italian Cook School based in the outskirts of Aberdeen is helping the region master the art of authentic Italian cuisine whilst having a lot of fun! If you enjoy hearty Italian food, why not roll up your sleeves and get stuck into learning how to cook Italian style by signing up for one of Samantha Pack’s cooking classes.

The hands on classes are interactive taking you through the preparation and techniques of classic Italian dishes including freshly made pasta and sauces, pizza, gelato, macarons as well as a variety of masterclass options using only the finest local Scottish produce. Aimed at all skill levels, tailored to suit dietary requirements and for all occasions, Cook’s Day Off offers a range of classes for groups up to 14 people in Kintore. For larger corporate groups up to 24 people, the cook school works closely with local health and wellbeing charity, Community Food Initiatives North East (CFINE) to deliver classes at their excellent training kitchen facility located near Union Square.

Talking with owner and professional chef Samantha, she commented: “My classes are very relaxed and welcoming, and the main focus is on having an enjoyable day out whilst learning something new with other people. You will experience wonderful food, good company and whether you struggle with making cheese on toast or are a dab hand in the kitchen, I always make sure you are entertained and walk away having learnt something new.”

Samantha is very proud to welcome people to her cook school and looks forward to helping more people across Aberdeen and the shire to take the time to cook, enjoy and appreciate preparing quality food and discover that Italian food is easy, healthy and delicious.

Prices start at £47pp and classes also include a three course Italian inspired lunch or dinner, enjoyed with an optional complimentary glass of wine. All classes have one thing in common. Fun first, always! So if you fancy, getting a group of friends, family or colleagues together for some homemade Italian food inspiration, visit: www.cooksdayoff.co.uk

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A Good Read The Bedlam Stacks

by Natasha Pulley If you like a novel that feels like a luxurious meal in a restaurant where you can enjoy each course at a slow pace, then this is the novel for you. This slowburner is in no rush to reach its conclusion and invites you to indulge in the world of 19th century Peru.

Pulley skilfully mixes facts and historical fiction with fantasy as the novel turns in a way that you don’t expect.

It is 1859 and Merrick Tremayne is asked to undertake an expedition to Peru by the East India Company. As an ex-opium smuggler, and a gardener, they want him to supervise

the search for cinchona trees. The bark of these trees produces quinine, a much soughtafter treatment for malaria. Despite knowing that it is a suicide mission, since others have tried and failed, he agrees to go to get away from his miserable life at home. Once in Peru he travels to a mysterious village, given the name Bedlam Stacks. Three large pillars of rock rise into the sky with homes and shops built on to the sides of them.

And this is where fact (the expedition did take place, led by Clement Markham, who accompanies the fictitious Merrick) and historical fiction meets fantasy and you realise that the novel is not going where you thought it might. A line of salt that no one can cross, statues that move, and a priest with knowledge far beyond his years. What will Merrick discover, and will it ultimately be more valuable to him than the precious quinine?

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Walking and Smiling Depression Have you heard of walking depression? With this type of depression, you’ll seem normal (and sometimes happy) on the outside but inside, you’re really struggling.

Because you’re able to carry on living life and are not confined to bed or bursting into tears regularly, a lot of people won’t even realise you have depression. And sometimes, people themselves don’t acknowledge that they’re actually depressed, often because there’s a high level of day-to-day functioning.

A lot of the symptoms of walking and smiling depression are much the same as depression in general. You might feel very negative, down, anxious, lacking in energy, fearful, irritable, hopeless or even suicidal. Struggling to focus, feeling that something is missing from your

life or not enjoying things anymore are also common.

The main difference to “traditional” depression is that symptoms don’t interfere with day-to-day life as much.

Talking therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) are often used to treat walking depression. Hypnotherapy can work alongside them too and is now recognised as one of the most effective interventions for depression and anxiety. One of the great things about hypnotherapy is that in accessing the unconscious mind, it can help to treat the underlying causes of depression and replace them with more positive alternatives.

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Recovery from Stroke or “Brain Attack” What is a stroke?

A stroke is a “Brain Attack”. It is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. Most strokes are caused by a blockage however some can be caused by bleeding in or around the brain. The severity of the symptoms depends on the size of the area of the brain affected, and how long the circulation has been interrupted for. A stroke can affect the way your body works as well as how you think, feel and communicate. It commonly affects one side of the body leaving a weak or numb arm and leg.

It’s vital to know how to spot the warning signs of a stroke in yourself or someone else. Using the FAST test is the best way to do this.

• Face: Can the person smile? Has their face fallen on one side?

• Arms: Can the person raise both arms and keep them there?

• Speech problems: Can the person speak clearly and understand what you say? Is their speech slurred?

• Time: If you see any of these three signs, it’s time to call 999.

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Can you recover from a stroke?

People who survive a stroke are often left with long-term problems caused by injury to their brain. Some people need a long period of rehabilitation before they can recover their former independence, while many never fully recover and need support adjusting to living with the effects of their stroke.

Recovery can occur in two main ways: In the first few weeks or months after stroke, spontaneous recovery can occur as swelling reduce and the body’s normal healing processes continue.

Thereafter further improvement can be explained by neuroplasticity. This is the brains

ability to adapt and compensate for damage by establishing new pathways that can help restore function.

Neurological Physiotherapy or “Neuro Physio” A specialist neurological physiotherapist or “neuro physio” is an expert in helping people recover more normal movement and function after neurological injury or disease. They will understand the common problems encountered and the impact that they can have on the life of you and your family. Treatment is focused on maximising the return of movement and encouraging as much independence as possible.

A neuro physio will use the principles of neuroplasticity to guide treatment. The research tells us how we should structure exercise based therapy in terms of intensity, frequency and type of exercise. Therapy will also often involve “hands on” treatment to provide support, tactile guidance and confidence to move more effectively.

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that assist in different parts of the rehabilitation process, from body-weight supported treadmills, to Functional Electrical Stimulation devices that use electrical signals to pull the toes up when learning to walk again, to dynamic orthoses that help a weak or tight hand pick things up again. A good neuro physio can guide you regarding what technologies might be best suited.

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Rehabilitation technologies can help push the traditional boundaries of rehabilitation.

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The Perfect Cheeseboard How much cheese? - Allow about 100g-125g (3½-4oz) cheese per person if your cheeseboard is being served after a meal, or slightly more 150g (5oz) per person if you’re serving it as a snack/light meal.

Which cheese? - Three or four cheeses is enough – more than that and there’s too much for the palate to enjoy. The cheeses should be different styles, textures and flavours. Cheddar, Stilton and Brie is a classic combination, as it mixes a hard, soft and a blue. Why not go totally British with a traditional West Country Farmhouse Cheddar matched with Cropwell Bishop, a wonderful robust blue, and maybe Bath Soft Cheese, which is gorgeously gooey and mushroomy in flavour. It’s nice to put one wild-card cheese on the board like a citrussy goat’s cheese or meaty smoked cheese like St James.

Crackers - A good oat biscuit, cracker or artisan bread will complement the cheese. Add a chutney - look for unusual brands at farmers’ markets, and some apples or grapes.

Drinks - After a meal a sweet fortified white wine is always good. You could even try a whiskey, or a gin and tonic. If the board is going to serve as a light meal, then beer or cider is a good choice.

A note on storage - Store in a cold room or the bottom of the fridge, wrapped in waxed paper if possible This allows the cheese to breathe. Let the cheese to come up to room temperature for about 20 minutes before serving for maximum flavour.

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Festive Scandinavian cookies, though no-one seems to know their exact origins. These small spheres of butter, flour, powdered sugar and nuts, dusted with more powdered sugar for good measure are a Christmas delight.

Makes: 20-24 cookies Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 8-10 minutes Ingredients 225g Butter 60g Icing sugar 300g Plain flour, sifted ¼ tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla essence 100g Pecan nuts or walnuts, chopped fine Extra icing sugar for dusting.

Method Preheat oven to 200C / Gas mark 6 Cream the butter and sugar together thoroughly. Add flour, salt, vanilla and pecans, and mix well. Cover dough and chill for half an hour.

Form dough into small balls (about 1 inch / 2.5cm diameter). If the dough seems too crumbly don’t be tempted to add water or the resulting cookies will be hard, just let the heat from your hands gradually bring it all together. Place 2 inches / 5cm apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until set but NOT brown (8-10 minutes). Allow to cool for 3 minutes before removing from baking sheet, then roll in icing sugar. When completely cool, roll in the icing sugar again. They make lovely festive handmade gifts in pretty boxes.

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Fitness Yoga Yoga is a specialist programme at Fitness Her Way. Love yoga or not, its effects are so good, other programmes use the exercises too. Joseph Pilates used a mix of yoga and gymnastics to build his unique brand.

At Fitness Her Way, like Joseph Pilates, yoga is a fitness tool. Our unique programme uses some traditional sequencing such as Sun Salutation, as a warm up. The programme progresses to use strengthening exercises for the legs; standing balance work; floor exercises for mobility and a relaxation time to help you unwind. All of this is done under the instructor’s watchful eye to get the alignment and positions correct.

When you get the right alignment in yoga it is hugely beneficial to individuals. In our small friendly classes we ensure that everyone is in the right alignment when exercising.

During a time of change for women, such as menopause, we feel the need to be active, but wish to be mindful that exercising incorrectly can be less than beneficial. Body alignment is crucial at this time of life. We recommend our Fitness Yoga programme. It builds strength and suppleness; enhances concentration and calms the mind.

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It enhances our ability to balance when walking for a smooth gait. Yoga balances our concentration, which reduces as we age and then quietens our mind with the relaxation at the end of class.

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There is a strong relationship between advancing age and declining balance.

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The Banchory Singers are busy preparing for their annual festive concert. This year the theme is A Stage and Screen Christmas, so you will be treated to a selection from musical theatre, opera and television. We’re having great fun learning to sing them and we know you’ll enjoy a very jolly evening when you come.

There will be two performances in Banchory Town hall, Saturday 15th December at 7.30 pm, and Sunday 16th in the afternoon at 2.30 pm.

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Climate Week North East A full week of fun, inspiring and interesting events, running between 15th- 24th March 2019, 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 changestarting with the free Green Family Fun Day in Hazlehead Park on Saturday 16th March and culminating with Earth Day at Aberdeen Science Centre on Sunday 24th March. From tours of community renewable projects, cooking demonstrations to guided ranger walks and bike rides, films, plays, and talks,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.

We want to showcase the wonderful projects going on in your community, be it a zero waste café, school growing project, reuse and upcycling initiative or any other carbon reducing, living sustainably project. We want to enable you to tell your story and inspire others to make a difference in their life.

As Alison Stuart, Director of Aberdeen Climate Action, says: “There are so many amazing sustainability projects going on here in the north east and it is community action driving them. Climate Week is a fantastic opportunity to showcase those projects, gain recognition for the wonderful work they do and inspire others to create their own projects, help in the existing ones or simply make a change in the way they live their lives. All of us can do something to help reduce climate change. It is easy to take small steps that all build into making a big difference (and save us money). These steps can be as small as changing your home power supply to renewable, growing your own veg and eating less meat, reusing and recycling, using your car less and getting a hybrid or electric car to starting up your own community project or company with the reduction of carbon emissions as an outcome. There are lots we all can do. ” Put a note in your diary for CWNE and come along to the fun and inspiring events. The full programme of events will be uploaded at https://www.climateweekaberdeen.org/programme.html or found on CWNE @ facebook. If you would like to sign up to do an event during climate week then please contact Alison Stuart, alison@aberdeenclimateweek.org.

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Free ‘Learn to Sing’ Course – with The Granite City Chorus is made up of men of all ages that have one thing in common - they all love to sing!

Most of us, the writer included, started off merely by wondering if they could actually sing or looking for someone to teach them.

It is hard to describe the feel good factor that comes from singing in a polished yet relaxed environment and it is widely acknowledged that singing is good for you both physically and mentally. But you don’t have to take my word for it!

Our “Learn to Sing” course starts on Tuesday 22nd January 2019 at 7pm and runs for 4 consecutive Tuesdays. It is open to all males, it is free and no experience or musical knowledge is required. The course is held in Woodside Parish Church Hall, 46 Church St, Aberdeen AB24 4DQ and you can be assured of a warm and friendly reception from the guys. Our Music Director and experienced singers will teach you everything you need to sing and perform as a chorus singer.

the 4-week experience and you may choose to do no more than learn to sing or to move on to other singing groups. However, most of our chorus started with this course in previous years and stayed on to sing in the four-part harmony a cappella style. We perform at various venues throughout the year, usually charity or civic events although we do private and corporate engagements also.

We have a wide repertoire of songs and the standard of coaching and rehearsal is top class whilst we never lose sight of the social side and the pure uplifting fun of it. Note also that we rehearse at Woodside every Tuesday at 7pm, feel free to walk in any Tuesday and see for yourself, you will be made very welcome.

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Aberdeen Buchan Association Fortnightly on Wed evenings at Craigiebuckler Church Hall Sept till Apr 9 Jan 7.30pm Rev Petrie will entertain £4 incl a fly cup. 23 Jan at 7pm Burns Supper £12 per ticket Gladys Lamb Secretary 01224 723722 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 Chorus of Sweet Adelines International - ladies Chorus singing 4 part a cappella in modern barbershop style. Monday evening from 7 -10pm at Curl Aberdeen, Eday Walk (just off Lang Stracht) New voices always welcome.

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 Diocesan Choir Tues 7.30 - 9pm Upper Hall, St Mary’s Cathedral, Huntly Street Mainly religious music in 4 parts for church svcs. All welcome especially tenors & basses. www. aberdeendiocesanchoir.com/ enquiriesADC@hotmail.com Aberdeen Italian Circle Thursdays (every 2/3 weeks) Time: 7.15 pm Rubislaw Church Centre, Beaconsfield Place Contact: abital@btinternet.com 01224 635792

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

Aberdeen Italian Circle Thursdays (every 2/3 weeks) 7.15 pm Rubislaw Church Centre, Beaconsfield Place abital@btinternet.com 01224 635792 https://aberdeenitaliancircle.wordpress.com Aberdeen Model Railway Club Wednesday 7-10pm Ferryhill heritage center Email: Info@aberdeenmrc.co.uk 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 Pilates Man Wed Mixed Ability Classes 6-7pm Ferryhill Community Centre T: 07557352805.

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.

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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

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

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.

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

After School Football - Alison McLeod Classes available at Airyhall + Kingswells for pre school children up to age 6 www.aberdeenfootballfun.co.uk 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 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 info 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 Banchory Clay pigeon Shooting Syndicate Contact Dick Bridger 01330850362 or Peter Hopkins 01330850585 Barney’s Ballroom Mon, 7-8pm + 8.15-9.15pm Fri 7-8pm & 8-9pm Cults Cults Sports Complex AB15 9TP 07342 789 965

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Ceilidh class 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month 7:30 - 9:00pm at South St Nicholas Church Kincorth. A fun social evening! Contact 01224 636128 or email: aberdeenrscds@hotmail.co.uk 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 Concordia String Orchestra Ferryhill Parish Church We rehearse on a Tuesday evening 7.30-9.30pm Contact: www. concordiastringorchestra.org.uk for more information 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

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Cults Bridge Club Meet on Monday evenings (6.45pm) from Oct to Mar at Cults Bowling Club. Contact – Joan 01224 310752.

Culter & District Pipe Band Mon/Wed 7.30-9pm Culter Village Church Piping & Drumming, all levels Tel: Susan 07540 530705 DanceYoga Mon 8pm at Rubislaw Church Centre 07470449331 Hannah Nordlund www.facebook.com/ DanceYogaAberdeen hi@healthierwithhannah.co.uk Dru Yoga Tues 7.30pm in Jubilee Hall, South Holburn Church.

Thurs 10am in Girlguiding, Thistle Lane. One-to-one sessions or small groups in AB15 5BB or at your premises Ester 07757 304879 or druyoga.ester@gmail.com Fitness with Laura Day Metafit & Abs Clases Mon - 6-7pm Inchgarth CC Wed 6.15-7.15pm Tullos Primary Fri - 10-11am Inchgarth CC Facebook 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 & Scottish culture Monthly meetings on a Tues 7.30pm usually in Albyn School, 17 - 23 Queen's Road. between Oct & May. Talks mainly in French, but sometimes English. www.franco-scottish.org.uk/ 01224 590903.

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

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Friskis & Svettis Jympa Tuesday from 7.30pm - 8.30pm Airyhall Community Centre Call Katie on 01224981474/07889011337 or email info@fsaberdeen.co.uk 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 Wed of the month 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 Thurs 9:30-10:30 am - Ashley Road Abdn £7.per session Info & bookings : Adriana 07799845716 - limited spaces Hatha Yoga - Suitable for all levels Wednesday 19.30 – 20.30 Please bring your own mat Ruthrieston Community Centre, 532-536 Holburn Street, Aberdeen For more info TMCYogaUK@gmail.com Hatha Yoga - Suitable for all abilities Mon 9:15-10:15, Wed 1-2pm and Thur 7-8pm at Ferryhill Community Centre. Contact Verity 07796915716 www.v-yoga.co.uk 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

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Jazzercise aerobic classes, Broomhill Activity Centre Mon, Tues and Wed 6.15pm Thurs 5.25pm Sat 9.30am Contact Judy 07757216969 or jazzercisejudy@gmail.com JKA Aberdeen Karate Tues & Thurs (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. Lively Minds Group Tuesdays: 1st & 3rd of each month 12p.m. – 2 p.m.

Sandwich lunch & an interesting speaker. £5 per session This is a new group open to everyone . Contact :-office@ queen’scrosschurch.org.uk Lunch Club Tuesday during school term at 12.30 p.m. Ferryhill Parish Church hall. Enjoy a two course meal with tea or coffee for £4.00. Over 50’s. New members welcome.

Mainly Music at Gilcomston Wednesdays 10 - 11.30 during term time Gilcomston Church, use Summer Street door e: 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 George Cormack auditions.

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FB- Metafit Airyhall, Metafit Ferryhill. helenewen1@ btinternet.com. 07736 247911. Metafit-training.com Monday Club Mondays 10am-12 pm. A drop in group for adults with additional needs & their carers. Opportunities to socialise with tea, coffee & homebaking. Contact:office@queen’scrosschurch.org.uk Morven Singers Wednesday’s from 5th September 7.30pm Ruthrieston West Church Hall, Broomhill Rd. 3 part mixed choir, wide range of music covered. New members welcome.

Contact Lesley 01224 315079 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 Musical Connections Mondays:- First & third Monday of each month 2p.m. to 3.30p.m. This is a new group starting in September 2018.

The group is for adults living with dementia and their carers . Contact:- office@queen’scrosschurch.org.uk NCT Waddling to Toddling group Mon 10-11.30am - (frmnbirth to preschool) St Francis of Assisi Church, Deesdie Gdns, Mannofield. £2 donation requested. parentsupport.aberdeen@nct.org.uk Northern Dance Club Monday’s at Jury’s Inn, Airport 7.30pm beginners, sequence and improvers starts 22 October £7.50 dropin fee - All new members very welcome Rhythm Time Multisensory Music Sessions Ruthrieston West Church Tues: 9.45am, 14mnths - 3yrs + 10.25am 0 - 12mnths + 11.05am 0 - 12 mnths Fri: 9.30am 14mnths - 3yrs 10.10am 14mnths - 3yrs 10.50am 0 - 12mnths Scottish Country Dancing - Beginners Wednesdays from 9th January at Craigiebuckler Church Hall 7:30 - 9:00, and Thursdays from 10th January Holburn West church hall 12:30 - 2:00. 01224 636128 or email: aberdeenrscds@hotmail.co.uk

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Woodend Bridge Club Mon & Wed Evenings & Fri afternoons mid sept to mid april @ Woodend Bowling Club (ample parking) All welcome - Chris Blunt 01224 317298

Silver CITY Singers Mondays 7.20 - 9.30pm AGS Former Pupils Club 86 Queen’s Road AB15 4YQ www.silvercitysingers.com

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

Tai Chi (Taijiquan) & Health Qigong (Chi Kung) Mondays 11-12 Rubislaw Church Centre, 7-8pm & 8-9pm Unitarian Church Thursdays 9:45-10:45 Catherine St Community Centre Beg’s always welcome ruyischool. mk@gmail.com www.ruyischool.com

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

The Braeside Singers Love singing? Come and join us. We are a new community choir who meet on Tuesday evenings 6.30 to 8.00pm at Airyhall Library. For more information email audreyharvey@talktalk.net.

Yogatots - Fun, story-based yoga for children. Mon 3.40 - 4.10pm : P1-3; Wed 1.30-2.00pm : Pre-schoolers Wed 2.00-2.30pm : Parent & child (2-1/2 to antepreschool) Airyhall Community Centre Contact Jen: 07910 965741

The Fly Cup Every Thursday morning from 10- 12. An informal group for people who would enjoy a bit of company, offering a chance to meet up over coffee & homebaking. office@ queen’scrosschurch.org.uk 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 Visions Photography Club Thursdays 7-9pm at Ruthreiston Community Centre, Holburn St. Relaxed, informal club - all levels of photographic exp visionsaberdeen@gmail.com or www.visionsphotographyclub.com

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Yoga with Deborah Thompson Wed7-8pm. Tel: 07821704826, Cults Kirk Church Hall on Quarry Road, Cults, deborahthompsonyoga@gmail.com Yoga classes - Experienced Iyengar Teacher. Classes Mon 9.30-11 a.m, & Tues 6.30-8 p.m. Peterculter throughout Summer and Wed 6.30-8 p.m. South Holburn Church to restart 12 Sept. fionabochel@gmail.com & fionabochelyoga.wordpress.com 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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