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The winners of the Art Show competition were : Edward Zanre and Graeme Murray The Art Fair was a great success in their new venue the Beach Ballroom and are already looking forward to next year’s event.

The biggest excitement of this last two months was my sister got married. It was a fabulous day celebrating with family and friends from far and wide. The Chester Hotel was a fantastic venue and the food was excellent. Wonderland the band were amazing and I danced the night away - very happy!

I have started the Gift Guide to help you see what you can buy locally. It is so important to support our local shops because if we don’t then they will all go and we’ll be left with shopping malls. By shopping locally you are supporting somebody local - who is usually sourcing local materials and suppliers. You may get a big surprise that they are not as “expensive” as you would think and you will get something that little bit different, served by a real person and might even get the present gift wrapped! So think about it before you switch on your computer and click on Amazon!

Go grab that cuppa and enjoy the magazine. Until the next time…

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Firework fiestas!

Top tips for making your fireworks party go off with a bang…

Food and decorations A warming autumnal soup is sure to go down well with guests, and mini sparklers are a great way to liven up sandwiches. For pudding, you could decorate cakes with coloured icing in the shape of fireworks or rockets, and don’t forget the toffee apples!

To make an easy firework rocket, roll a rectangle of coloured card into a tube and stick in place with double sided tape. Cut out a circle of card, with a wedge missing, roll and tape to make a cone for the top. Stick it on and attach a wooden barbeque skewer (with the point cut off ) to the inside of the tube. Fill the tube with sweets, close the bottom with a circle of card, and glue on some paper streamers. Display several in a tall glass vase.

Decorate the table with layers of coloured tissue paper in red, yellow and orange, rather than a table cloth, and string party lights around the walls. You could also try attaching streamers to colourful paper lanterns to hang from the ceiling.

Drinks Hot chocolate with whipped cream and marshmallows is sure to prove popular with children and drivers. You could also make a warming alcoholic drink for adults, such as mulled wine, liqueur coffee or hot toddy.

Games If you have children coming, why not keep them busy making a Guy? You’ll need to provide plenty of old material, plus stuffing. You could also pre-make a papier-mâché head using paper, glue and balloons, or buy it from a craft store or eBay. Alternatively, you could have a Guy making competition, where everyone makes a smaller Guy, or decorates a gingerbread man, with a prize for the winner.

Kids and adults alike love a piñata, and you can buy them in a variety of shapes. Fill yours with sweets or small treats, such as stickers and balloons, and hang it outside from a tree.

Make sure you give whoever’s swinging the stick plenty of space!

Fireworks Most people will want to watch the fireworks from outside, so you might want to dig out some spare blankets, gloves and hats for anyone who isn’t prepared. If you’re setting off your own fireworks, take time to explain the danger to children, and make it clear how far back they need to stand. You’ll also want to ensure that any pets are safely inside. Of course, it’s safer and cheaper to take advantage of a nearby firework display. They can be seen for miles, so you may well be able to stay in your own garden, avoid the crowds and make the most of those warming drinks...

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Whisky trail

Secret Malts of Aberdeenshire The active and lost whisky distilleries dotted around Aberdeenshire have been brought together for the first time.

Aberdeenshire’s rich but under-recognised whisky heritage is being showcased with the council’s Secret Malts of Aberdeenshire guide.

Aberdeenshire Council’s economic development team has been working in partnership with local whisky producers to highlight the hidden range of small distilleries all within an hour’s drive of Aberdeen.

Targeting the tourism markets, both at home and abroad, whisky connoisseurs, local people and historians, The Secret Malts of Aberdeenshire guide highlights the fascinating history of eight local working distilleries.

The comprehensive booklet also details the area’s “lost”, or non-operational, distilleries, as well as a guide to whisky tasting and the location of some specialist whisky retail outlets.

Of the eight working distilleries featured in the guide, most are relatively small in scale but each has its own distinctive history, style and taste.

Four of them have small visitor centres and shops offering regular tours led by knowledgeable guides.

Three of the distilleries are not officially open to the public, but will organise informal tours, often led by the distillery manager who can offer a unique insight into how their whisky is made.

Whilst the Speyside area is rightly celebrated across the world for being the centre of Scotland’s Malt Whisky Trail, our relatively small and intimate distilleries also have a huge amount to offer to visitors and to the whisky connoisseur.

Perhaps a little less well known, the flavours, quality and charm of these “secret malts” make it well worth the effort for us to highlight the trail and for visitors to seek them out.

The industry supports 35,000 jobs and around £2 billion is being invested in infrastructure over the next two years. It is of vital importance to the economy.

Aberdeenshire’s eight working distilleries featured in the guide are: • Ardmore at Kennethmont • Fettercairn • Glendronach at Forgue • Glen Garioch at Oldmeldrum • Glenglassaugh at Portsoy • Knockdhu at Knock • Macduff • The Royal Lochnagar at Crathie

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It’s just around the corner… …Christmas that is. Now we all know someone who buys their prezzies in the January sales, has their cards written and addressed by Easter and their turkey ordered before the first frost. We hate their smugness and lack of proper festive spirit but mainly we hate them because we know that we could never ever be that organised...until now!

We’re not suggesting that you start planning Christmas while on your summer holidays but it does pay to be a little bit organised. You’ll arrive at December 25th with far fewer grey hairs and much lower blood pressure if you plan ahead.

Clear out food cupboards Be ruthless. Chuck out all the out-of-date items and things you know will never be eaten. Make room for all those festive goodies.

Clear out toy cupboards Be ruthless. Involve the kids. Donate outgrown and unplayed-with items to charity. If you are an eBayer, spend an afternoon listing items for sale.

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Order meat early Farmers’ markets and shops are teeming at this Christmas time. Don’t imagine you’ll get what you want if you leave it until the last minute.

Who’s coming to dinner?

Are there any vegetarians, vegans or dairy intolerances among your guests. Are you planning a party? List all the food, alcohol and gift items you think you will need and add to it as you go along.

Study your list Are there items which can be bought online? Do any of your local shops offer home delivery? Look into local veg-box schemes. Divide the remaining list into manageable chunks and purchase a few things each week. For foodstuffs, begin with items which can be frozen and end with the fresh items which need to be purchased just a day or two before.

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Tree lights and outdoor lights Test them well in advance so they can be replaced if necessary.

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Garden boundaries are emotive subjects.

There have been any number of feuds between neighbours over this very issue down the years and the main cause of aggro seems to be the humble hedge.

Actually, in spite of the improvements in fancy fencing panels over the years, there really is nothing nicer than a well kept hedge.

Suburban hedgerows not only soften an otherwise built-up landscape, they provide a lifeline for the wildlife which lives in towns and cities.

Hedges provide shelter, privacy and - if chosen for fruit and flowers - food.

Even the much maligned Leyland cypress has a part to play. It can provide a brilliant buffer against traffic noise for a start, and will screen unsightly views very quickly.

Unfortunately it can easily become an outof-control monster if left unchecked. Some have reached 36m/120ft!

The trick with Leylandii is to remove their tops about 1m/3ft before they reach the desired height then clip them twice a year: once in April, once in September.

This keeps them looking very smart but makes them rather high-maintenance hedges.

Fortunately there are many slower growing hedging plants which don’t require such intensive care.

On the whole, it’s best to choose a hedge which is in keeping with the style of your house and the area in which you live.

So smart Victorian terraces look great fronted by evergreen privet or box while rural properties might consider a more natural hedge of holly, hawthorn, beech, rowan and blackthorn. While not entirely evergreen, a mixed hedge like this will provide beautiful autumn colour and plentiful food for wildlife.

I’ve seen gorgeous fuchsia hedges on my trips to the south coast, while slow-growing Yew is attractive and works well on poor, chalky soils. Euonymus does well even in polluted areas or coastal regions plagued by salt winds.

November is a great time to plant a new hedge.

No matter which type you choose, the secret of success lies in the soil preparation.

Dig over the ground thoroughly and don’t skimp on the organic matter.

Decide on the planting line and dig out a trench about 12 inches/30cm deep. Fill the base with well-rotted manure or compost then replace the soil, adding in more organic matter as you go. Make sure you mulch around the young plants to help suppress weeds and retain moisture.

You can trim the hedge even when it is young. It encourages stronger growth and a denser hedge structure. Plus a well maintained hedge will ensure that you and your neighbours stay on good terms for years to come.

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St Andrew’s Day St Andrew’s day is the 30th November. An annual bank holiday has taken place in his honour since 2007, in Scotland. The day is marked with musical celebrations, dancing and special food. There is also free entry to many castles and attractions on that day.

St Andrew is a busy chap; he also the patron saint of Cyprus, Greece, Russia, Bulgaria and several other countries as well as gout, sore throats and spinsters!

Before leaving to follow Jesus, Andrew was a fisherman. Amongst his notable acts are: bringing the first foreigners to meet Jesus, and getting a crowd of people to share food with those beside them. He became one of the twelve disciples.

Andrew’s brother was Peter, the founder of the church. This relationship helped the Scots appeal for protection from the Pope against the English in 1320.

St Andrew was crucified by the Romans on an ‘X’ shaped cross. This is reflected in the white of the Scottish national flag which is known as the Saltire.

Some of St Andrew’s relics can be found at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh, others are in Amalfi, Italy. Whilst now famous as the birthplace of modern golf and for having a notable university, St Andrews the town is believed to be so called because it once housed some of St Andrew’s relics.

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Five Top Old Movies

There are several movies I could watch over and again. Here’s my pick of the oldies!

In It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) James Stewart stars as a troubled family man, about to commit suicide on Christmas Eve, feeling that his life has amounted to nothing. He is saved by his guardian angel who shows him the lives he has touched and the difference he has made to his community.

Who couldn’t resist Gene Kelly, sloshing his way through puddles and swinging from lamp posts in the 1952 film Singin’ in the Rain? Set in Hollywood at the end of the silent movie era, the score also features Donald Connor’s iconic performance of Make ‘Em Laugh.

The psychological thriller What Ever Happened to Baby Jane (1962) stars Bette Davis as a failing actress who holds her sister (Joan Crawford) captive in an old Hollywood mansion. Full of menacing twists and turns, it has a shock ending that will keep you guessing!

Steven Spielberg’s 1975 film Jaws is about a killer shark that makes repeated attacks on New England residents and how it is finally tracked and disposed of. The atmospheric music adds to the tension and the interaction between the three male leads is sharply observed.

Finally, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (1991) is a heart-warming cartoon about a beautiful young girl who wins the affection of an enchanted beast. The animation is stunning and the score is beautiful. A new version starring Emma Watson is due for release next March.

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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 Various Days start 26 Sept from Beginners to Advanced for Adults - Beginners on a Thursday afternoon or Monday evening. Please contact aberdeenrscds@ hotmail.co.uk or 01224 636128 for more information.

Mannofield Gospel Choir Mondays, 19th September onwards 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mannofield Church Alistair Stark, 01224 318536, mail@agstark.co.uk No auditions, no experience needed, no end of fun.

Ceilidh classes every other Tuesday from 4th October.

South St Nicholas Church Kincorth, 7:30 - 9:00pm everyone welcome for a fun evening! Please contact aberdeenrscds@hotmail.co.uk or 01224 636128 for more information.

Gordonians Hockey Club - Youth Coaching Tuesdays fm 23rd Aug until end of May 5.45pm - 7.00pm Astroturf Playing Fields, Countesswells Road AB15 8AR Ages P4 - S6 any school Contact John Mowat tel: 07525 811039

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 .

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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 Orpheus Choir Wednesday evenings at 7.15 p.m. in the Hall of Crown Terrace Baptist Church, Windmill Lane, Aberdeen. Some vacancies exist in the Choir and if you can read music and are interested in choral music, further information may be obtained by contacting our Conductor, Jane Murray on 07967926758.

Woodburn Walkers Every seond Tuesday @ Hazlehead Park - Contact Joyce at 01224 323925 or Maureen at 01224 318075 A walking group open to all over 50’s . We enjoy walks in the north east from bout seven miles, (a shorter option is usually available).

Mannofield Parent & Toddler Group Monday, & Fridays 1000 - 1130 @ Mannofield Church Facebook Group - Mannofield Parent & Toddlers

Aberdeen Italian Circle Thursdays (every 2/3 weeks) Time: 7.15 pm Rubislaw Church Centre, Beaconsfield Place Contact: abital@btinternet.com 01224 635792 The Granite City Guerrillas Dodgeball Team Open to everyone over 16 years of age. Beginners always welcome. First week is free.

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Aberdeen Strathspey and Reel Society Monday evenings, Jnr Orchestra - 6.30 to 7.30pm, Snr 7.30 to 9.00pm @ Airyhall School, Countesswells Road Tel: 01224 676482, e-mail infoaberdeenstrathspey.org.uk www.aberdeenstrathspey.org.uk We’re always on the lookout for players of all ages - interested? LIST YOUR CLASS - FREE I need to know ... Name of

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Wednesdays from 7-8pm 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 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 Rubislaw Toddler Group Wednesdays, 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 Rubislaw Playgroup Monday to Friday, 9.10am – 12.20pm Rubislaw Church Centre, Beaconsfield Place, Aberdeen £16.00 per session (choose days to suit, funded places available) Suitable for: 21/2 years to school age 07747 830386 email: rubislawplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk

Kaimhill Strollers is an over 50s walking group which meets every Thursday at 9.15 in the Community Wing of Kaimhill School. Walks average 6 miles and the cost of £4 includes use of our minibus. For further information contact Dick on 01224 782109 or Doris on 01224 316775.

Mannofield Yoga Thursdays 7.15-8.15pm Mannofield Church All welcome including beginners Contact information: Please contact Jenny at jennyflowerw@yahoo.co.uk CTC Grampian We are the local group of the Cycling Touring Club which is a national organisation. We provide cycle rides for all abilities to local destinations and further afield.

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John Baghurst Chairman Tel. 01224 571984 Website: http://www.ctcgrampian.org.uk Aberdeen Scrabble Club will be holding a series of free learning sessions in November 2016 aimed at beginners/ new players. The first introductory session (Tuesday 1 November) will be aimed at complete beginners or those who would like to refresh their Scrabble skills.

The second session (Tuesday 15 November) concerns valid words in Scrabble and why some words are more important than others. The third and final session (Tuesday 29 November) will focus on the decision process for determining the best play. All sessions will be held at Aberdeen Bridge Club, 14 Rubislaw Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1XE at 7pm. Places are free but subject to availability. For further information please contact Neil Scott on nwscott@btinternet.com or 01224 639291. Aberdeen Scrabble Club was founded in 2016, following the Aberdeen Scrabble Course held in 2015, and is looking to increase membership.

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1-2-1 Pain & Exercise Live with pain for longer than 6 weeks and your body starts to compensate and brings more pain. We can break your cycle of pain.

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incredibly emotional and often upsetting experience, but financial wrangles shouldn’t mean that arguments, accusations and stress continue for months or even years on end. With the right financial plans in place and an efficient method of forward planning, the arduous process need not cost so much financially as it does emotionally.

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Nov 26/27 and Dec 3/4 2016 Delgatie Castle’s Victorian Christmas weekends have become a legend in Aberdeenshire since they began over 20 years ago. It is the original, biggest and best Victorian Event in the area.

We offer a filled visit that is very good value for money. Enjoy an authentic Victorian atmosphere in the decorated castle with staff dressed in Victorian clothing. You will find crafters in the rooms as you explore the castle and children can enjoy a visit to see Santa, who will have a present for every child.

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