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hat on earth happened to our heat wave?

If you were lucky did you get to fly off to somewhere warm? My weekends away have been extremely mixed but nevertheless enjoyable. Lots of dancing.

Things are fairly moving on and the AIYF will be well underway by the time you receive this magazine. The Aberdeen Art Fair has a change of venue from the Music Hall to the Beach Ballroom and the date for your diary is Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th September.

I met up with some very old close friends the other week and by chance we decided to go and have dinner at Poldinos. I, having the luxury of a teenager who drives, took full advantage and we got dropped off and started with a Dutch Kettle cocktail at Revolution! Don’t drink it too fast is all I will say. A short walk (stagger) to Poldinos where we were shown to a nice table in the window. Oh what to pick! No to starters - well we ended up with two to share! Main meals were very generous and dessert was heaven! All washed down with an obligatory bottle of Prosecco - it is just as well we only meet up twice a year! A fabulous night ladies (you know who you are without naming and shaming).

I have my big dance competition in the middle of next month - why I put myself and my dance teacher (thank you James) through this I do not know.

But I’ll go and do my best and hopefully come away with a medal! To anyone else out there pushing their boundaries - go for it. Life’s far too short to sit on the sidelines.

Until next time,

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Beauty Summer Lovin’

by Kate Duggan

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It’s been a very long time coming, but summer is finally here. I’ve dusted off the sunnies and dug out my sandals, but couldn’t resist investing in a few new goodies…

A new lip gloss is always on my summer shopping list. This year I’ve gone for Neal’s Yard’s organic Lip Gloss in Fig, £9.50. It’s rich in seed and fruit oils, so nourishes lips while giving them a decent burst of colour.

It’s easy to apply and also has a subtle orange flavour and scent. Being a gloss, the colour doesn’t last that long, but it does leave my lips feeling moisturised.

Next on my list is a new makeup palette. I like one that I can keep in my bag then whip out when there’s talk of cocktails.

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What’s more, it’s housed in a cute metallic clutch bag, which you can detach from the palette and use on its own. A bargain at just £15.

Now I am not normally a fan of nettles. I seem to be forever getting stung by them when retrieving a football out of the long grass or trailing after my dog through the woods. But they do have some good qualities. Nettles are packed with amino acids and proteins, so can help to strengthen your hair. You can make an effective hair rinse by steeping leaves in hot water, but if that sounds like a bit too much effort, try Paul Mitchell’s Super Strong System.

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I am incredibly lazy when it comes to body lotion, so don’t tend to use it as much as I should when I’m covered up in the winter. So once summer hits, my legs are a bit of a sorry sight. I’ve been tackling them with daily exfoliation, followed by Believa’s Natural Intensiv Body Lotion, £23.99.

It’s packed with argan oil, aloe vera, jojoba and shea butter, so is incredibly moisturising.

Thankfully it’s also easily absorbed, as I’m usually running late for the school run. Natural Intensiv is very gentle, so is suitable for allergy sufferers, and may help with eczema and other dry skin complaints.

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CHOCOLATE MOUSSE BROWNIES Take the classic rich and squidgy chocolate brownie recipe a step further with a creamy milk chocolate mousse topping for the ultimate chocolate lover’s dessert!

Makes 12 Ready in 1 hour 30 minutes plus cooling and chilling BROWNIE BASE 150g dark chocolate, broken into pieces 225g unsalted butter, diced 350g light muscovado sugar 4 medium eggs, beaten 1 tsp vanilla extract 225g plain flour MOUSSE TOPPING 100g milk chocolate, broken into pieces 100ml double cream 1 large egg, separated Fresh raspberries, chocolate drops and mint sprigs, to decorate

pan of simmering water and leave until melted. Remove from the heat and stir until smooth. Leave to cool for 10 minutes, then whisk in the sugar, eggs and vanilla extract.

3 Sift over the flour and fold into the chocolate mixture with a metal spoon. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and level the surface. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until just firm to the touch - it should still be a little squidgy in the centre. Leave to cool completely in the tin.

4 To make the mousse topping, melt the milk chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Remove from the heat, cool for 5 minutes then stir in the cream until smooth. Cool for a further 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, then beat in the egg yolk.

5 Whisk the egg white in a clean grease-free bowl until holding stiff peaks, then gently fold into the chocolate mixture. Spread the mousse in an even layer over the top of the cold brownie and chill in the fridge for 3-4 hours (or overnight) until set. Remove from the tin and cut into 12 squares. Serve topped with fresh raspberries, chocolate drops and mint sprigs.

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VALENTINA

by S.E.Lynes Published by Blackbird Review by Jane Grieve

One of the greatest pleasures of reading occurs when fiction resonates with our reality. How useful, then, to find a novel that is not only set in Aberdeenshire, but which reflects the lives of many people who live and work in North East Scotland. However, there are limits - none of us would wish to endure the sort of haunting drama this particular character encountered.

A romp through this gripping thriller gives the mundane an enticing appeal.

VALENTINA by S.E. Lynes, is a psychological thriller which moves with such pace it is wise for any reader to put aside some time as this is a proper page-turner. A Glaswegian journalist, Shona McGilvery, moves to the North East of Scotland with her partner Mickey and their baby, Isla. They find a perfect cottage by a wood in the countryside and set up home, the promise of an idyllic, almost fairytale life ahead of them.

However, as Mikey works offshore, Shona must adapt to life with her other half out of reach on a rig somewhere in the North Sea for weeks at a time. Somewhat surprised to find herself in this position, she forces herself to make the best of it, although the deep, dark wood that surrounds the cottage doesn’t ease her frame of mind.

A creeping sense of loneliness threatens not only her happiness but her sanity, until one day she meets Valentina. Also a mum of a young baby, the charismatic and enchanting Valentina becomes Shona’s new best friend with alarming speed - there are too many similarities for them not to hang out together. However, it doesn’t take long for Shona to realise it’s not the wood that should have been setting off alarm bells it’s her new friend.

An insightful illustration of how loneliness can push us into making rash, ill-considered decisions, this book is packed with neat observation. Vibrant characters, sassy dialogue, lively descriptions abound, and with intriguing plot twists driving the action, this relatively familiar domestic set-up turns into a psychological nightmare. Be warned, it’s gripping.

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School Holiday health advice

As children across Scotland start their summer holidays, NHS 24 is offering help to parents, grandparents and carers to keep the wee ones safe and healthy, whether at home or abroad.

There are a number of potential health issues people should be prepared for, from simple allergies like hay fever, to bumps and bruises. All the information to help people enjoy the best of the weather has been brought together in a dedicated 'Safe Summer in Scotland' section on the NHS inform website www.nhsinform.co.uk .

NHS 24's Associate Medical Director Dr Laura Ryan said: "Nobody wants ill health to spoil their summer and the majority of the most common problems are easily preventable.

"Accidents do happen of course, so as well as preventing illness, it is best to be prepared with a good first aid kit.

Your local pharmacist can advice what your first aid kit should include. Remember to take it if you're travelling and if you're lucky enough to be heading abroad be sure to have all relevant paperwork e.g. travel insurance, before you travel. If you fall ill abroad you'll need to contact the local health services . The Fit for Travel website is a good resource if you're travelling overseas (www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk).”

“If you take regular medication or have repeat prescriptions make sure you order what you need and pick up in plenty of time before leaving for your holiday.

This will help avoid any last minute panics and remember, you can pick up a prescription for a relative if they are unable to make it themselves.

"I would encourage everyone to have a look at the summer health section on NHS inform http://www. nhsinform.co.uk/health-in-focus/campaigns/readyfor-summer/ - it brings all the information together in one place. But if you, or someone you care for, does fall ill you should know who to turn to. The website knowwhototurnto.org can help with this and of course NHS 24's out of hours service is there for you on free phone 111 if you need help quickly. Hopefully you won't need us and you'll enjoy a safe, healthy and happy holiday with lots of sunshine."

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Beer of the Month It would be unthinkable not to raise a glass of an American beer on our Transatlantic chums’ Independence Day, so let’s mark 4th July with an oddity from San Francisco.

Anchor Steam, a 4.8% amber beer, has been brewed on and off at various locations in San Francisco since 1871, when it was first produced by a German-born bar-owner named Gottlieb Brekle. Clearly – and like literally hundreds of migrant German brewers in the American Midwest – Brekle intended to brew something like the lagers of his homeland, but without the right ingredients or any means of refrigeration.

He ended up using lager yeast but ale malts, the floweriest local hops available, and instead of a properly chilled fermenter a big shallow open affair up on the brewery roof.

Well, mongrels make the cutest pups and Anchor Steam, although definitely a hybrid, isn’t half bad.

The nose is malty and grassy and a bit spirity, too; the mouth feel is creamy and viscous, with an

earthy flavour underlying a sharp aggressive citrus tang. The finish is bitter, dry, and for an American beer, very long. So: not a bit like Bud. Our second beer for July couldn’t be more English. Thwaites’s Wainwright Golden Ale was first brewed as a seasonal special for summer 2007 and commemorated the famous fellwalker and author Alfred Wainwright who, like Thwaites itself, was a native of Blackburn in Lancashire. It was such a success, and with good reason, that the brewery kept it on as a regular.

It’s been brewed by Banks’s in Wolverhampton since Thwaites decided to scale back its brewing operations a couple of years ago, but it’s none the worse for that. A quaffable 4.1% alcohol, it’s a very pale lemon yellow, with a soft nose of lemon jelly and hints of apple overlying a biscuit malt base.

The palate is much sharper and hoppier but also has more depth; the finish returns to a rich but dry maltiness. One to broach on 30th July as you celebrate the golden anniversary of England’s World Cup win!

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sat with her in my lap after taking her from her parents, watching with her intently the only item she had brought with her to her foster carer’s, her teddy, being slowly heated in the oven to disinfect it. You see this little girl had been neglected and had septic sores due to an un-treated lice infestation and her new carer had the insight to know she needed her teddy to feel safe.

As a social worker I have seen many feats of love and compassion from foster carer’s and adopters over the years but they began just like you with a passion to help and a desire to be part of the solution. You don’t have to be perfect to be a foster carer, children will take you just as you are.

Dr. Barnardo’s in the 1800’s decided to become a medical Christian missionary in China and began to train in London. He soon realised that there were thousands of children sleeping on the streets and saw there was a need to help the most vulnerable in his own community.

Barnardo’s was begun.

Fostering comes in different forms, Helping to look after children while decisions are made about their future Providing a forever family Giving breaks to full time foster carers or families that need a break By choosing to become a foster carer you can make a huge difference in a child’s life - and yours.

At Barnardo’s, we have over 100 years’ experience finding families for children in need You don’t have to do this alone, you will receive support, training, guidance and allowances and fees.

We truly believe there are no unwanted children just unfound families.

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In Scotland there were 15,000 children in foster care in 2014. That is more that the population of Skye. In September of 2015 there were 206 children in Scotland that needed to be adopted, 197 of them were boys.

There is a need in our own communities to serve our own children.

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Pre Flight Checks Pilots check their aircraft before take-off. Do you do the same with your car before driving-off?

Whether it’s your car, a friend’s, your company’s or even a hire car, when you’re the driver, it’s down to you to make sure your transport is legal. So, before driving off, consider conducting a “pre-flight check” prior to entering the vehicle and a “cockpit check” when in it.

A simple walk around the car, checking the bodywork and tyres is all that is required - it takes seconds but could save you time and trouble. Just prior to writing this piece, I noticed a parked car with an almost flat near-side front

tyre. If the driver of that car approaches the driver’s door directly and hops straight in, they would miss that flat tyre and probably only be aware of it when on the road, meaning they will need to do a risky roadside wheel change.

Do you regularly check your lights? Making sure your lights work, and knowing how to check them, is now part of the driving test. It’s simple to do and could save you from missing something at night, or someone driving into the back of you. You’ll avoid getting points on your licence too.

The same goes for a regular check of your wipers, and please don’t wait until they make the windscreen smeary to see through. Think what you might miss in the rain if your wipers aren’t up to the job. Perhaps a child crossing the road?

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Keep calm and get colouring

By Kate McLelland

Close your eyes and think back to the simple pleasures of childhood: a rainbow box of crayons on the table and, beside it, a book of illustrations just waiting to be coloured in.

Remember the intense concentration as you filled in the blank spaces with your favourite shades of yellow, red, purple, green and blue?

The sense of achievement when you offered up your masterpiece for some parental praise?

Now fast-forward to the present day, when high-tech gadgets and gizmos allow us to create sophisticated and brightly coloured designs with just a few mouse clicks and high quality, full colour prints of those designs can be produced within seconds.

Such innovations should have consigned the humble crayon to the dustbin of history, so it’s amazing to learn that in the second decade

of the 21st century one of the most popular hobbies amongst adults is colouring in line drawings by hand.

Adult colouring has become a global phenomenon, spreading to countries as diverse as Brazil and New Zealand. In fact the interest is so great that the world’s largest wooden pencil manufacturer, Faber-Castell, has been forced to increase shifts at its

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Sandra Suppa, a spokeswoman for FaberCastell, is in no doubt that our dependence on technology is one of the main reasons for the craze: “It allows you to catch a break from the fast-moving digital world and to give your eyes a rest from flickering computer screens.”

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Adult ‘colourists’ love intricate, challenging designs that allow for subtle colour variations and due to this trend Sandra Suppa reports that customers are no longer satisfied with a standard box of 36 colours: “We are noticing a trend in people preferring bigger sets of 72 or even 120 colours”.

Printers and booksellers have also seen a stratospheric rise in the popularity of colouring books created for the adult market. Millie Marotta’s Animal Kingdom where outlines of fish, birds and elephants are fleshed out with ornate patterns - is

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high on the bestseller list. So is Johanna Basford’s Secret Garden, with its beautifully detailed pen and ink drawings of an imaginary garden. It is ‘secret’ because there are tiny creatures hidden within the artwork, ready to be discovered as colourists get to work. Since its publication in 2013, The Secret Garden has been translated into 14 different languages, selling more than a million copies.

Emma Farrarons’ The Mindfulness Colouring Book is another popular title. Mindfulness, with its emphasis on being aware of the present moment, fits particularly well with this hobby because colouring is essentially a repetitive, undemanding activity that can be used to focus the mind. Farrarons’ book has been printed in pocket size so it can be used in any setting where mindfulness is practised.

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There has been considerable debate as to whether adult colouring can be classed as ‘art therapy’, as therapists argue that the process is not essentially creative. However, colourists claim that their hobby can lead to a calmer, almost meditative frame of mind and this view is supported by clinical psychologist Dr David Holmes: “With our workaholic culture, we spend most of our lives in ‘beta mode’, which is when we’re alert, problem-solving, decision-making.

By actively altering the preponderance of certain brain patterns, you can shift into ‘alpha mode’, which is more like the state of mind we have as children. Meditation and similar techniques require learning and practice, whereas anyone can just drop into colouring-in.”

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benefits: “I realised that colouring makes my headaches go away. I concentrate, my breathing slows down and I move into a deep calm.”

No wonder colouring has so many converts, including celebrities such as TV chef Nigella Lawson, actor Zooey Deschanel and TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp.

Colouring may seem like a solitary pastime but it can also become a social activity: in recent years colouring clubs and parties have proved popular, particularly in America and France. The Ladies Coloring Club is a Facebook Group based in the US which links to groups around the world.

Alternatively you could start your own group like 38-year-old Suzanne Parsonage from Bristol, who launched a colourists group from her local pub. Many local libraries also host adult colouring sessions.

If you are eager to try colouring for yourself but don’t want to invest in a book of illustrations just yet, go online and download some free printable pages.

You’ll find some great library printables at www.pinterest.com that will help you decide whether adult colouring is for you.

If you are feeling that this hobby is a little too childish, you’ll be relieved to hear that a recent article in Director magazine identified a growing trend amongst business leaders who have taken up colouring in order to alleviate stress.

So grab a box of crayons or felt-tips and make a start. It seems there’s every reason to add a little colour to your everyday life and all you need to worry about is keeping within the lines!

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Pec Minor: I've already spoken of it in a previous blog (See www.PrimeMoverPathway.co.uk). The reason for a second visit to this muscle is that your body is an integrated system.

What happens at the shoulder will affect the hips, etc. When the pec minor muscle is over active (or facilitated) it means the muscles on the other side are not acting as they could (or inhibited). As a result there are several issues which could arise because of this.

A shortened pec minor will cause a forward rounded shoulder. Also... If the pec minor is tight, the muscles at the opposite end of the movement may not be working so well: Upper back and shoulders (Trapezius & Rhomboids) cannot pull shoulder blades together for a good, tall posture.

Back of the arm to centre of the spine (Latissimus Dorsi) cannot pull the shoulder blade back and down, to release shoulder tension.

Turning the arm outwards (Posterior deltoid and infraspinatus) cannot rotate the arm away from the body. • Lower back, base of the spine (quadrates lumborum) inhibits breathing.

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A shortened pec minor can cause dysfunction along the (kinetic) chain of movement. This is not necessarily an issue of ageing. Pec minor is connected to the muscle in the hips which may affect gait. When the pec minor is over working, the hip muscle doesn't work, affecting the length of the stride. In the Strength and Balance class I address the hip flexors to improve gait, movement and posture. Finally, it may also cause breathing to be restricted.

The quadrates lumborum (QL) is another muscle which opposes the pec minor, during breathing. In the previous article I mentioned that pec minor will aid in the movement of inhalation. The muscle opposing it is the QL at the base of the spine, QL stabilises the ribs when inhaling.

So if the QL doesn't work as well as it could then lower back pain may well be the result.

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What’s On at HMT + Lemon Tree in Aug Mon Aug 1: As part of AIYF, Changeling Child is inspired by Nordic and Scottish folklore and presented by Castlegate Theatre Company, in The Lemon Tree Studio, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 7pm. Tickets £6.60 Tues, Aug 2: Past Production Players present The Evictor’s Trial, a play inspired by the Highland Clearances and the historical trial of Patrick Seller.

The audience become the jury in this unique production as part of AIYF, in The Lemon Tree Studio, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 11am. Tickets £6.60 Tues, Aug 2: Grab an AIYF theatre Double Bill, with Castlegate Theatre Company’s Changeling Child, and Italian group Fuorionda’s adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, in The Lemon Tree Studio, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 7pm. Tickets £6.60 Wed, Aug 3 - 4: Expect something different from Youth Music Theatre UK’s Maelstrom – Legends of the Underworld, which combines theatre with folk and choral harmonies, movement, multimedia and folklore, in The Lemon Tree Studio, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 7pm and with a 2.30pm Thursday matinee. Tickets £6.60 Thurs, Aug 4: AIYF’s International Dance Gala is a celebration of the diverse dance groups who participate in the festival, with an eclectic mix of traditional routines as well as inspiring contemporary dance, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets £25 - £11 Fri, Aug 5: As part of AIYF, Project Y 2016 is a collection of four new and exhilarating contemporary dance works, and showcases the extraordinary talent of some of the UK’s best young dancers aged, in The Lemon Tree Studio, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 7pm. Tickets £6.60 Sat, Aug 6: AIYF’s International Variety Gala closes the festival and offers a sample of both the local and international acts involved, with dance, theatre, music and song, in His

Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Tickets £28 - £15 for the evening performance and £21 - £12 for the matinee, Mon Aug 8: Hairy Maclary and Friends spring off the page in their stage show, which features many of the characters from the well-loved books, as well as music, singing and several of your favourite Hairy Maclary stories, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 1.30pm and 4pm. Tickets £13, Family Ticket £38 Fri, Aug 12 - 13: Household name Jimmy Carr has gathered a selection of his very best jokes along with brand new material for the ultimate comedy show – Jimmy Carr: The Best of, Ultimate, Gold, Greatest Hits Tour, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm prompt on Fri, and 7pm and 10pm prompt Saturday. Tickets £30.50 Sat, Aug 13 and Sat, Aug 27 : See behind the scenes at Aberdeen’s much-loved theatre with the HMT Tours, which last around 90 minutes, in HMT- 10.30am. Tickets £5.50 or £3.30 concession Thurs, Aug 18 – 21: Catch some comedy with Sarah Millican’s new show, Outsider, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Tickets £27 Sat, Aug 20: See behind the scenes at Aberdeen’s much-loved theatre with the HMT Tours, which last around 90 minutes and are led by enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteers, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 10.30am. Tickets £5.50 or £3.30 concession Mon Aug 22: New Yorker Jeffrey Lewis leads a double life, as both a comic book artist and an indie rock musician.

Best Girl Athlete will support Jeffrey Lewis & Los Bolts, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors 7.30pm. Tickets £9.90 Tues, Aug 23 – 24: The McGill School of Speech and Drama presents Passing Places, a contemporary, sharp-witted Scottish comedy with laugh-a-minute one liners and heartwarming themes, in The Lemon Tree Studio, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 7pm. Tickets £11

Wed, Aug 24 – 27: Inspired by a true story and based on the hit movie, Made in Dagenham is an uplifting musical comedy about friendship, love, and the importance of fighting for what is right. Presented by The Lyric Musical Society, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm, with a 2.30pm Saturday matinee. Tickets £30 - £24 Tues, Aug 30 – Nov 15: Designed for secondary school students in years S5 – S6, APA’s Senior Youth Theatre is a chance to further develop skills and work with scripts to produce high quality theatre productions.

Participants will represent Aberdeen at national events and festivals. The course takes place every Tuesday in HMT’s Education Studio and breaks for the Oct holidays. Classes 6.30pm – 9pm and cost £75 for the term.

Tues, Aug 30 – Sat, Sept 3: Get your dose of drama with Rehearsal for Murder, with a star cast to tell the story of playwright Alex Dennison, who is left heartbroken by the apparent suicide of his fiancé, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm, with a 2pm Thursday matinee + 2.30pm Sat matinee. Tickets £34.50 - £19.50 Wed, Aug 31 – Nov 16: Secondary school students in years S3 – S4 will work with theatre professionals to devise a production which will be staged in The Lemon Tree. Get your place at APA’s Intermediate Youth Theatre now. The classes take place every Wed in HMTs Education Studio and breaks for the October holidays.

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Wed, Aug 31 – Nov 16: Aspiring musicians are invited to take part in Project Band, which offers participants the chance to fine tune their song writing skills and get a foot up in the music industry. The course is for those aged 14-17 and will culminate in a showcase of work at The Lemon Tree at the end of the academic year. Project Band workshops in The Lemon Tree Wed 7pm-9pm Course costs £65.

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Scottish Country Dancing – Fun, Fit and Social!

Did you do Scottish Country Dancing at school? Have you always wanted to do Scottish Country Dancing? It is excellent for body and brain (and of course, weight bearing exercise is good for everyone!).

Want to get out in the afternoons for some fun exercise? Want to fit in a class before picking up the children/ grandchildren from school? Come along to our Beginners taster session on Thursday 19th Sept 1:30 – 3:00pm Holburn West Church, Ashley Park Drive, Aberdeen AB10 6RY. Can’t come? Classes continue every week from the 26th September (same time, same location).

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Classes continue every week from 29th September (same time, same location).

Once you’ve seen what it’s all about, join one of our classes (same times and venues from the following week)! We also do classes at more advanced levels.

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Deeside Local Food Festival – Sunday 18th September 2016 Following the success of the first Deeside Local Food Festival last year, The Mixing Bowl Aberdeen are delighted to be organising the event again this September.

The festival will take place at Cults Academy on Sunday 18th September 2016, 11am to 3pm.

At the heart of the festival will be a produce market where visitors can enjoy meeting local food producers and sampling their creations. A number of those who attended last year will be present at the event again and we also have new producers to excite and engage visitors. From locally reared meat to artisan bread, home-grown vegetables to handmade cheeses, spicy pickles to jams bursting with flavour, we hope there’ll be something for all tastes.

Craig Wilson, The Kilted Chef, from Eat on the Green will be at the event performing cooking demonstrations. Using ingredients from the produce market stalls, The Kilted Chef hopes to inspire visitors with his creations.

In a created street cafĂŠ at the event, visitors will have a variety of mouthwatering options for lunch from local food companies. This

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area was so popular last year that we have made it bigger and better for 2016, to ensure no one goes hungry!

We are looking forward to welcoming children to the festival again this year and have lots of fun foodie activities to amuse, including crafts, quizzes competitions and a treasure trail. Children will be able to get hands on in a food workshop and can make their own milkshake using pedal power.

There will also be face painting and balloon modelling to enjoy.

We have a competition running before the event, to create a birthday cake that is fit for the Queen! With the Queen enjoying many visits to Royal Deeside and celebrating her 90th birthday this year, we are looking for primary school children to come up with ideas to create a fabulous birthday cake for her Majesty. The competition is

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We are extremely grateful to the Big Lottery Fund and Opportunity North East who have made this event possible through their generous funding. The event is free to enter and we very much look forward to welcoming you to the festival in September!

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Summer Saving!

The long days of summer are not just lazy for us, they are also a quiet time for many tradesmen. Think about it; as soon as the temperature drops at the end of September people will begin to think about cold snaps and central heating. They’ll probably arrange for their boiler to be serviced...along with everyone else. So get ahead of the game and book now.

While you’re at it, if you have an open fire or a solid fuel range, order fuel now, in bulk while you can take advantage of lower summer prices. Summer is also a good time to organise a chimney sweep. There aren’t too many about and they tend to be swamped in the autumn as people think about

using their fireplace again.

Other businesses with a quiet period during the summer Summer is traditionally a quiet time for financial advisers and companies specialising in investments. Perhaps you could benefit from a financial makeover.

Bizarrely it’s a quiet time for train and coach travel so you might be able to pick up a bargain ticket or two.

Summer has always been a quiet time for politics so perhaps now is a good time to tackle your MP about any local issues which are bothering you.

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Gala Week As was mentioned in the last Friends Newsletter, the first week in August is a major fundraising event for the Museum.

Some of the Museum staff and volunteers took part in the Baker Hughes 10k run and raised £2500 which was great start to the fundraising.

Hopefully some of our Museum Friends will do their own sponsored event. This could be anything from doing a hill walk to holding a coffee morning in your own house. Any amount raised will be most welcome.

Where events require tickets, they can be purchased at the Museum or online at www.gordonhighlanders.com and click on Gala Week.

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n Aberdeen-based magician has scooped two prestigious prizes in a hard-fought magic competition. James Dickson was awarded the Ulster Cup for Close-Up Magic and the President’s Plate by a panel of his peers at the Aberdeen Magical Society.

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James, a prolific magical inventor whose tricks are used by magicians around the world, triumphed with a creative act which culminated with a signed coin appearing inside a sealed tin of peas.

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The Ulster Cup is presented to the magician who displays the best technical skill and entertainment value in Aberdeen Magical Society’s annual close-up magic competition. The President’s Plate is awarded by the society’s current president to his favourite act of the competition. Although James has won the President’s Plate on two previous occasions, this is the first time he has lifted the Ulster Cup as he wowed the judges with his creative magic and comedic timing.

James, who cites his early influences as TV stars Paul Daniels, David Copperfield and David Blaine, has always been fascinated by the challenge presented by magic, likening it to the finest ‘whodunit’ mystery. But it was joining Aberdeen Magical Society that he feels really allowed him to hone his craft.

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Aberdeen Magical Society was founded in 1926, and is one of the most active magical societies in the country. With a membership ranging from full time professionals to amateur hobbyists, all those with a genuine interest in magic are welcome to join. Providing a warm and welcoming environment for magicians in the north east of Scotland, Aberdeen Magical Society is dedicated to developing the art of magic. In 2016, the society celebrates its 90th anniversary.

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