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Festive Deeside Edition Free Publication

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

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A note from Sue… West End - Deeside - Kingswells

Deeside gazette Banchory & Drumoak Deadlines : 2015 20 Jan (Feb-Mar mag) 20 Mar (Apr-May mag) 20 May (June-July mag) 20 July (Aug-Sept mag) 20 Sept (Oct-Nov mag) 20 Nov (Dec-Jan mag) contact : Sue Simpson t : 01224 949085 m : 07813 964 875

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Welcome back to the festive issue of the Deeside gazette.

I have managed to pull together a few pages of gift ideas from shops local to the gazette magazines. There is a fantastic selection of unusual gifts available as you will see on pages 16, 17 and 18, along with gift vouchers for those who can’t decide.

The recipe this issue is for wonderful individual Christmas cakes… they really are good and make a great gift for a foodie.

I have some exciting new advertisers this month. A very warm welcome to the Mains of Drum, just along the road where you can purchase everything you’ll need for Christmas. Aberdeen Hypnotherapy and Bonaccord Hypnotherapy, both offering a service which can help improve your lives – again gift vouchers available if this is an experience you know somebody else would enjoy either in Banchory, Aboyne and Aberdeen. Keeping up with our alternative therapies then why not indulge in three sessions of Reiki with Alison Gamblin or some reflexology with Gordon Moir. Deeside Yarns have some lovely wool for you out at Kincardine O Neil, again great gift idea – set of needles, some wool and a pattern!

Forbes Homes are showcasing some spectacular new homes in Cults if moving house is on the cards in 2015?

For those looking for a new work challenge then why not teach English as a foreign language or apply for a nursing position with Simeon Care. And for those looking for the ultimate diet in 2015 then look no further than Alizonne at Temple Medical – the results are amazing – I’ll show you my results in the next issue.

To all my long standing advertisers – thank you! Your loyalty and custom these last few years is appreciated and it’s been an absolute pleasure to help market your businesses locally. I would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a prosperous 2015.

Now go and refill your cuppa and enjoy the rest of the magazine.

Until next time,

Sue

Disclaimer : Whilst we’d be flattered if you would like to borrow something from the gazette be polite and ask first!

Thank you. We try our hardest to ensure accuracy of editorial content but no responsibility can be taken for any errors and/or omissions. The views expressed within the gazette are not necessarily those of the publisher or advertisers. When replying to offers, competitions and other correspondence, we would strongly recommend that you check published information with each organisation beforehand. We thank you for taking the time to read the small print. All artwork is accepted on strict condition that permission has been given for use in this publication.

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Banchory Group Practice PPG News The Patient Participation Group hosted the Saturday Flu Mornings at the Banchory surgery. Members presented a wide range of information on various health issues. We were fortunate to have representatives on hand to give advice and reassurance.

Our grateful thanks go to Fiona Plender from physiotherapy, Jude Knox from Signposting, representatives from ARI on dental care, our local firemen on home fire safety and Heather Morrison from Forget-Me-Not for providing leaflets and an information banner for display.

The knitted trauma teddies courtesy of the ladies at Inchmarlo were also a welcome addition to our morning.

We wish to encourage patients to provide mobile numbers for the appointment reminder service and to collect and complete forms for the on-line appointments now available at the surgery.

Practice staff as always played a large part in the successful running of the mornings.

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How to Choose a Turkey, Duck or Goose We all want our Christmas dinner to be special and a meal to remember for the right reasons! So how can you make sure that your bird is the best choice?

First take the time to buy your meat from a source you trust. You might prefer a trusted butcher, farm shop or mail order company.

Knowing how your meat has been reared and where it came from can help you determine

the likely quality of the meat. Usually higher quality comes from younger animals that are subject to greater welfare standards. Of course prices will also reflect this so battery-reared birds will be much cheaper than those which have been subject to a mainly organic diet and freeroaming.

Look for birds with unblemished skin, and if buying fresh check whether they will be dressed or whether you will need to do additional preparation.

Consider carefully the size of the bird you require.

General recommendations allow around half a pound or 225 g per person for boneless meat and three quarters of a pound or 340g per person for meat with a bone in. Of course appetites vary and you may want to buy larger deliberately, in order to have enough for leftovers.

Choose well and enjoy your Christmas Dinner!

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Deeside Yarns stocks knitting materials to suit all pockets. also offering workshop programmes and a knit and Knatter group. I am always open to suggestions from customers.

I stock Rowan, Debbie Bliss, Sirdar, King Cole, Rico, Stylecraft, Woolcraft, Patons, Regia and many more, also a good stock of Knit Pro Needles.

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Keeping it Real!

I live in a house that is divided. My husband loves real Christmas trees but in recent years I’ve talked him around to the artificial option, believing – incorrectly as it turns out – that a reusable tree is better for the planet than one that is chopped down and discarded after a few weeks.

Most artificial trees are made from PVC – one of the most non-renewable, polluting, unrecyclable materials around - and consequently their carbon footprint is ten times greater than that of real ones.

Shocked into realising that my fake tree is not the morally correct choice I thought, I’m now keen to join the six million Brits who opt for a real tree at Christmas.

Christmas trees spring up all over the place from late November and the quality varies greatly. Before you make your choice, do a bit of fact finding about its freshness. Ask where it was grown (UK produced trees are likely to be fresher), how long it has been in stock and when it was cut.

You can carry out a couple of tests yourself.

Give the tree a firm tap on the ground or run a closed hand over its branches. If lots of needles fall off, chances are it’s not that fresh. You can also try bending the outer branches. They should be pliable - not brittle and dry – without discoloration.

measure the height and width of your space and take a tape measure with you to check your tree. Most are trimmed to an 80% taper, which means that a 10 foot tall tree will measure 8 feet at the bottom.

You should also consider how you plan on decorating your tree. The three main species – spruce, fir and pine – all have their own characteristics. Spruces and firs have short needles whilst a pine’s are long. Pine branches tend to bend, making them unsuitable for heavier ornaments.

Firs have lush branches and ornaments sometimes get lost in them.

The traditional British Christmas tree, the Norway spruce, is attractive but tends to drop its needles. An alternative is a “non-drop” variety like the popular Nordmann fir, which will last longer but is more expensive.

To care for your tree, cut off half an inch from the base of the trunk and place in a water-holding stand. Position the tree away from sources of heat and keep it topped up with fresh water.

At present, 90% of real trees end up in landfill, so after Christmas is over try and recycle! By turning your tree into wood chippings or compost you will continue to do your bit for the environment.

Hopefully with this guide choosing the family tree will be a holiday highlight, not a headache!

By Debbie Singh-Bhatti

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Garden View Wreaths

By Lee Bestall twisted band or ring of leaves) and you have the wreath as we know it today.

Long before the introduction of central heating and other luxuries of the 21st century, people required greater faith that they would safely survive the harsh upcoming winter. One such symbolic display of this hope was the beautiful Christmas wreath. Now creeping back in fashion and available in a number of guises, they can be found hanging on doorways, both inside and out, as a centrepiece on a table, and even hung on walls as decorations.

Although we may have lost the traditional reasoning behind displaying such garlands, I’m on a mission to bring them back … in whatever style suits your home.

The word ‘wreath’ is linked to the word ‘wrist’, both words describing the form of a continuous circular shape. Fuse this with ‘wrethe’ from middle English (meaning a

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The circular shape is symbolic of eternity, or everlasting life because it has no beginning or end. In ancient Rome the symbol became a popular display of victory. From a Christian perspective it represents the unending circle of life, with the traditional Holly as the thorns on Jesus’ crown and the red berries as his blood.

At this bleak time of year, it’s wonderful to use evergreens and other brightly coloured flowers, foliage, or fruits to adorn your wreath. The addition of expensive and rare fruits such as pomegranates, indicated wealth, but wreaths also included the display of pinecones, seashells and even imported products. Once the decorations had been taken down, the edible decorations would be eaten and the bounty of summer enjoyed in the depth of winter.

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The Americans seem to be leading the way in the contemporary wreath, so why not try something a little different this year such as a circle of pine cones, dried leaves, dried sweetcorn cobs, pussy willow or even a ring of astroturf!

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Mini Christmas Cakes

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13 These delightful mini fruit and nut topped cakes are perfect for giving as a festive foodie present. Simply wrap in clear cellophane and tie with gold ribbon or place in small gift boxes.

Makes 9 Ready in 4 hours, plus cooling For the cake 250g butter, softened 250g dark muscovado sugar 4 medium eggs, beaten 350g plain flour 2 tsp ground mixed spice ½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground cloves Finely grated zest of 1 lemon 800g mixed dried fruit 100g glace cherries, rinsed, dried and chopped 100g chopped mixed nuts

and a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tin.

4 When the cake is completely cold, use a sharp knife to cut it into 9 smaller square cakes. Brush the sides of each cake with a little apricot jam.

Divide the marzipan into 9 pieces. Dust a surface lightly with icing sugar and roll each piece out to a strip long enough to go around each cake. Wrap the strips around the cakes pinching the ends together to seal. Top each cake with a selection of cherries, nuts and apricots.

Tie a ribbon around each cake if liked.

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Toys For Boys?

My sister and I grew up with an older brother and we thought nothing of spending Saturday afternoons sprawled on the living room carpet, constructing items out of his beloved Lego. His creations were always more ambitious and sophisticated than ours of course – windmills and tractors and mansions with masses of rooms compared with our rather mundane boxlike structures.

Occasionally we would ditch the Lego for a session on his Scalextric racing set. We hadn’t a hope of winning, but we certainly enjoyed trying!

It never once occurred to me that I was playing with ‘boy toys’ which is maybe why, when I became mother to four daughters, I happily bought them their own sets of Lego along with other ‘boyish’ toys such as remote control cars, science sets and basketball nets (they had their fair share of dolls, prams and jewellery kits too!).

Like it or not, the society we live in stereotypes children according to their gender. Manufacturers influence their choice of toys with labels identifying items such as dolls and tea sets as ‘girl toys’ in their pretty pink packaging, and cars and construction sets as ‘boy toys’ in their predominantly blue wrappers.

There is evidence to suggest that girls and boys do naturally select different types of toys. Experiments conducted on primates concluded that male monkeys were drawn to boy-toys like cars whilst female monkeys preferred girl-toys like dolls.

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the brains are ‘differently-wired’, and there’s no doubt that nurture and socialisation also play a part. Regardless of the reason, the consensus of opinion is that if children are offered a wide range of toys and experiences, they will develop into more rounded individuals with an expanded range of thinking and skills.

Just as playing with girl-toys like dolls and tea sets fosters the development of verbal and social skills that might be useful to the male population, playing with boy-toys like cars can help girls with the acquisition of spatial skills. Other ‘boy-toys’ like science sets, Lego, Meccano and K’nex help develop STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) skills of which there is currently a shortage in the UK workforce - and why shouldn’t girls develop these just as much as their male counterparts?!

Some may argue – and I’m probably one of them – that at the end of the day whether male or female, children will be children and will naturally choose the toys that interest them the most. The important thing is to at least give them that choice!

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on 26 NOVEMBER 2014 The telephone number will be revealed on the day.

Please watch STV News at 6pm or look at Simeon’s website.

Are you a qualified teacher or do you have a university degree or TEFL qualification?

Help us win £45,000 in The People’s Millions to create a therapeutic garden at Simeon’s new care home in Bieldside.

Could you accommodate, provide 3 meals per day and teach English to a foreign student in your own home?

Basic rates from £340 - £520 per student per week with extra for activities.

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A Venetian Christmas

Renaissance Music from St Mark’s

Aberdeen Bach Choir Musical Director: Peter Parfitt

Monteverdi String Band His Majestys Sag Sagbutts & Cornetts 7.45pm Sunday 7th December 2014 in St Machar’s Cathedral Tickets: Adults - £18 / Concessions - £14 Students £5 / Under 16s free Available from Aberdeen Box Office or from choir members

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(Braille Programmes: on request 2 weeks before the concert)

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Helping students obtain a mastery and confidence in the English language is a great way to supplement your income by working from home on an ad hoc basis.We are currently seeking host teachers and families to accommodate students for between 1-4 weeks. *Teachers should be EFL or English qualified or hold a degree or national teaching qualification.* Students are of different nationalities and ages. Their goal is to immerse themselves in the Scottish way of life and improve their language skills with caring teachers who enjoy meeting new people.

The students’ welfare is overseen by *Home Language International*, a company that has been providing language courses throughout the world since 1979.

To learn more, please contact Clare on 07787 858368 Quote Code DG or email: clare.plaister@wanadoo.fr

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What’s On Aboyne Book Week Scotland: Bookbug Rhymetime at Aboyne Library Tuesday 25th November 2014, 10:30 - 11:00

Bookbug for Babies at Banchory Library Thursday 27th November 2014, 10:30 - 11:00 Barn Youth Theatre 1 At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 2nd December 2014, 16:30 - 17:30

HollyFest at Drum Castle At Drum Castle Sunday 14th December 2014, 11:00 - 16:00 Sasha Savaloni Guitar recital At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Sunday 14th December 2014, 15:00

Barn Youth Theatre 2 At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 2nd December 2014, 18:30 - 20:00

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Live from the Royal Opera House At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 16th December 2014, 19:15

HollyFest at Drum Castle At Drum Castle Saturday 6th December 2014, 11:00 - 16:00

Film: Love Actually (15) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Thursday 18th December 2014, 19:30

Christmas Weekend at Crathes At Crathes Castle Saturday 6th December 2014, 10:30 - 16:00

Bookbug for Toddlers At Banchory Library Friday 19th December 2014, 10:00 - 10:30

Bookbug Rhymetimes at Aboyne Library Tuesday 9th December 2014, 10:30 - 11:00

HollyFest at Drum Castle At Drum Castle Sunday 7th December 2014, 11:00 - 16:00

Christmas Storytime At Banchory Library Saturday 20th December 2014, 11:00 - 12:00

iPad User Group at Aboyne Library At Aboyne Library Tuesday 16th December 2014, 14:00

Christmas Weekend at Crathes At Crathes Castle Sunday 7th December 2014, 10:30 - 16:00

Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Sunday 21st December 2014, 15:00

Mini Recruitment Day for Allachburn Care Home At Allachburn Care Home Tuesday 25th November 2014, 15:00 - 20:00 Welcome to your Community: At Aboyne Library Tuesday 2nd December 2014, 09:00 - 10:00 Bookbug Rhymetimes at Aboyne Library Tuesday 2nd December 2014, 10:30 - 11:00

What’s On Banchory Barn Youth Theatre 1 At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 25th November 2014, 16:30 - 17:30 Barn Youth Theatre 2 At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 25th November 2014, 18:30 - 20:00

Dancing on Sundays At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Sunday 7th December 2014, 10:30 - 13:00 F.O.C.U.S (Festival of Crafts Unique to Scotland) At Banchory Town Hall Saturday 13th December 2014, 10:00 - 16:00 HollyFest at Drum Castle At Drum Castle Saturday 13th December 2014, 11:00 - 16:00

Ceilidh Spot At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Friday 23rd January 2015, 20:00 Burns Supper and Ceilidh with Clachan Yell At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Saturday 24th January 2015, 19:00 Andrea Chenier - Live from the Royal Opera House At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Thursday 29th January 2015, 19:15

Nov 29th/30th and Dec 6th/7th 10am – 4pm Delgatie Castle’s Victorian Christmas weekends have become a legend in Aberdeenshire since they began 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.

After a walk round the castle come down to the award winning ‘Laird’s Kitchen’ to enjoy delicious food and the very best in home baking.

Admission: £5 per head per person Tel: 01888 563479 Email: joan@delgatiecastle.com www.delgatiecastle.com

You can find us off the A947 Aberdeen to Banff Road

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Buying her Jewellery?

Read Our Guide to Get it Right!

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend right? Well maybe but some women don’t actually wear or even like this sort of jewellery. So how do you get it right?

Rule one - Look at the jewellery she wears every day. If she always wears a fine gold chain and locket and discrete earrings then she’s probably not going to want a chunky plastic bangle no matter how ‘current’ the style. Likewise if she always wears chunky costume jewellery in bright colours it’s highly unlikely she’ll covet a dainty pearl bracelet.

Rule two - Look at the colour palate she normally wears. The funky pink necklace might be the right style but if she usually wears browns and greens she might not have anything to wear it with so make sure colours tone with her wardrobe.

If you want to buy precious jewellery look at her natural colouring.

Silver haired women look great in silver, platinum or white gold, as do dark skinned women. Blondes look beautiful in warmer gold tones.

Rule three - Consider her build. Petite women suit fine chains and tiny stones whereas those who are larger need a statement piece of jewellery which won’t accentuate their size.

Choose carefully and she’ll be overwhelmed at your thoughtfulness. You’ll guarantee her a very happy Christmas indeed.

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2367 (Banchory) Squadron - Air Training Corps

The Air Training corps is a uniformed youth organisation supported by the Royal Air Force. For young people aged 13 and 17. www.2367sqn.org.uk Mon & Thur 7- 9.30pm McCombie Cadet Centre, Woodside Road, Banchory Aberdeen Patchwork & Quilting 01224 310379 The group meet monthly. Consisting of both beginners and more experienced quilters. We have speakers, demonstrations, workshops etc and would welcome new members. usually every third Wednesday in the month at Rubislaw Church Centre - 19.30-21.00 Facebook at aberdeenquilters or e: aberdeenquiltersgroup@gmail.com Awana A free childrens club (Nursery to P7) www.bcfchurch.org.uk Wed, 6.00 7.30pm Banchory Christian Fellowship Church, Burn of Bennie, Banchory Banchory Bowling Club Dee Street Visitors Welcome Tennis and Putting also available Banchory & District Bridge Club For new people coming into the district, we can help with a bridge partner Tuesday, 6.50pm for 7pm start Burnett Arms Hotel, Banchory Banchory & District Round Table For men aged 18 - 45 years www.bad-rt.org Thursday, 7pm for 7.30pm Every 1st and 3rd Thursday, Banchory Lodge Hotel, Banchory Banchory Boys Football Club www.banchoryboysclub.co.uk Last Sunday of the month, 7pm Caters for children from last year in nursery to P7 for Saturday training sessions from 10 - 11.30am at KGV Park Banchory and then for development and competitive teams from U8 to U19 levels Banchory British Legion Banchory Community Badminton Club All abilities and ages welcome, Friday, 10-11.30am, Banchory Sports Centre Banchory Cricket Club Cricket available from 8 years of age through to seniors Burnett Park, Banchory Banchory East Badminton Club For age 14 years and upwards. Mon, 8-10pm, Banchory Academy Games Hall Banchory Gymnastics Club Girls from Primary 2 upwards. Waiting list in operation Tuesday , 3.30pm 5pm Banchory Sports Centre Banchory Hatha Yoga Dalvenie Gardens Resource Centre , Wed 7-9pm Suitable for beginners and experienced Please contact Lisa Taylor yogalisa@hotmail.co.uk 077915 89503 Banchory Lions Club Meet on the first Monday of each Month at 7.30pm in the Guide Lodge Banchory. Guests welcome. The Banchory Lions Monthly Book Sale is held on the first Saturday of each Month in Banchory Town Hall from 10.0am till 12.0 noon. Info contact Mrs Pat Green on 01330 823795 or patgreen1@msn.com web site http://www.lions105ne.org Banchory Morris Men Telephone 01330 822320 Lively dancing with stick, bells, etc. (and not just English, we also do Scottish dances at Crathes Village Hall - 815pm on a Tuesday.

Banchory Pipeband We are a non competing pipeband who welcome complete beginners to experienced musicians of all ages. Our practice is held on Wed between 7-9pm at the Banchory Royal British Legion.

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Banchory Singers are a mixed voice Community Choir. Meet at the community centre at Banchory Academy Raemoir Road Banchory AB31 5TQ each Wednesday evening during school term time. 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm. Further info about the choir can be found on www.banchorysingers.co.uk Banchory Senior Citizens Club Our club meets at the Banchory Primary School Hall at 7.15pm on the first Tuesday of each month between Sept & June. We aim to provide an hour of musical entertainment, we also arrange a summer outing and a Christmas party. If you are 60 years plus why not contact us for more information on either of the follownig numbers - 01330-822977 or 01330 824318 Banchory Sports Centre Banchory, AB315XP Phone: 01330 825269 E: banchory.sportscentre@aberdeenshire.gov.uk Banchory St Ternan Football Club www.eteamz.com/banchorystternan Tuesday, Thursday , 7 - 9pm Games on Saturday 1pm Milton Park, Crathes Banchory Stonehaven Athletic Club For ages: 9 years to adult www.banchorystonehavenac.co.uk Monday Mackie Academy, Slug Road, Stonehaven, AB39 3DF Banchory Trampoline Club.

We teach from Pre-School to youth, from beginner to excellence. Sessions most days at Banchory Sports Centre.

Contact; John Wills at johnj.gwills@btinternet.com Banchory Volleyball Club We are a mixed group & have an adult section (age S4 +) which meets on a Thursday evening starting at 7.30pm - 9.45pm and a junior section (ages S1 - S3) which meets on a Monday starting at 6.00pm - 7.30pm. Both groups meet in Banchory Academy games hall. The purpose is to understand & enjoy the game of volleyball and all abilities are welcome. Qualified coaches take both sessions. Find us on Facebook - Banchory Volleyball Club.

Birse Community Trust Exists to promote the common good of the inhabitants of Birse Parish and deliver wider public benefits. www.birsecommunitytrust.org.uk The Old Schoolhouse, Finzean Birse Community Trust Exists to promote the common good of the inhabitants of Birse Parish and deliver wider public benefits. www.birsecommunitytrust.org.uk The Old Schoolhouse, Finzean Campfield & Glassel WRI 1st Tuesday of each month. September - April, 7.30pm , Glassel Hall, Glassel City of Roses (Sweet Adelines International) Ladies singing group. Being able to read music an advantage but not necessary cityofroseschorus.co.uk Mon, 7.15-10.00pm Drumoak Church Hall, Drumoak Corse SWRI Tuesday, Evening , 3rd Tuesday of the month Corse Hall, Corse, Lumphanan Deeside Community Transport Two community minibuses for hire by community groups and non-profit groups. Both 17 seats and wheelchair adaptable. Charges are ÂŁ1.00 per mile (as at July 2012), with a minimum invoice of ÂŁ20.00.

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28 Deeside Gliding Club Instruction available to all ages groups (subject to a minimum weight / height) in flying gliders. New members welcome www.deesideglidingclub.co.uk Deeside Heritage Society Disabled access. Members and guests welcome. Tea and Coffee available.

Third Wednesday of month, September to March, Bowling Club Pavilion Deeside Hillwalking Club An informal but active group, based around Banchory who focus on climbing munros and corbetts around Scotland. Minimum age 18 years We have a programme of events throughout the year, meeting approximately every 3rd weekend Deeside - Upstage Productions Now rehearsing and performing in Aboyne: upstageproductions2013@gmail.com Deeside Rugby Football Club Membership is open to all abilities and ages. Games and training at Woodend Playing Fields, Banchory. For Matches and Training Times www.deeside-rfc.co.uk Deeside School of Dance All types of class and singing and drama from 3yrs to adult Rdsd.co.uk Mon-Sat, Hill of Banchory South Banchory Deeside Youth Musical Theatre Age range 10 - 17 years. Theatre and musicals group performing one show per year usually in March Thurs, 6.30 - 8.00pm Deeside Community Centre Deeside Steam & Vintage Club Promotes the collection of steam and vintage machinery. Various events in the summer months from tractor runs to our annual rally The Deeside Village Hopper service is open to everyone! A scheduled service running Mon-Friday.

Please call for details 013398 85222, or see: www.mid-deeside.org.uk.

Deeside Writers First meeting free. £2 per meeting thereafter. Annual membership £10 www.deesidewriters.co.uk Tuesday, 7.30pm 3rd Tuesday of the month Woodend Barn, Banchory Drumoak & Durris Playgroup Tuesday-Friday mornings, 9.15am-11.15am Crossroads Nursery, Slug Road, Banchory drumoakanddurrisplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk

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Drumoak Durris Crathes Bowling Club Fees: Outdoor £50. Indoor £15, Juniors £12, Young Bowlers £25, Hats £1.50 Hat nights / Afternoons Tues & Frid 7pm or Wed & Sat 2pm. All ages welcome. Bowling Pavilion, Off North Deeside Road, Drumoak Durris Junior Agricultural Club Fees - depends on the age. Ages 14-26 to compete in competitions Varies, Usually 7.30pm Kirkton Hall, Durris Durris SWRI Disabled access. Fees £12 per year. Monday , 7.30pm 2nd Monday of the month Kirkton Hall, Durris Finzean : The Jolly Singers Finzean Hall Weds. 7.30 – 8.30 Bach to Berlin, via Berlioz and Burns.

Small group (mostly a capella) welcomes non readers. Louise 01330 850323 Finzean SWRI Thursday, 7.30pm 3rd Thur of every month from Sept until April Finzean Hall, Finzean Fitness for the Over 50s Monday, 11am - 12.30pm Weekly, Sept to June, Victory Hall, Aboyne Footstars A fun football and fitness activity for boys and girls aged 2-6 years.

Currently running sessions 7 days a week in Banchory, Stonehaven and Westhill www.footstars.co.uk Friends of Durris Forests We work closely with Forestry Commission Scotland to monitor the use, accessibility and state of Durris Forest and its outliers. www.friendsofdurrisforests.co.uk Girlguiding - Banchory 3 Rainbow Units aged 5-7, 4 Brownie Units aged 7-10 and 3 Guide Units aged 10-14 but due to Waiting Lists we would like to open further Units when we can get the Volunteer Leaders www. girlguiding.org.uk The Kerloch Flyers Club We are a small group of aeromodellers based in Banchory, but our flying field is near the Kerloch hill, hence our title. The club is affiliated to the Scottish Aeromodellers’ Association. Anyone who is interested should contact Sandy on 01330 825301.

Metafit Exercise Class 30 minute group exercise class. Monday evenings 7:30pm, Alexandra Park Banchory. £5pp

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Noahs Ark From Bumps to 3 years of age. Mums have opportunity for a coffee and a blether! Friday, 10am-12 West Church Hall, Banchory Relaxation Group in banchory - Tuesday 10 until 11 and Friday 1 until 2 Contact Alison 07629 741 688 for details or alison_gamblin @ yahoo.com Raemoir WRI For any age, Tuesday, 7pm, Third Tuesday of the month, Dalvenie Gardens Resource Centre, Raemoir Lane, Banchory Rotary Club of Aboyne and Upper Deeside Meets on Monday evenings, alternating between the Boat Inn Aboyne and the Glen Lui Hotel Ballater. Guests welcome. For more information see us on Facebook and/or contact Mike Powell on 013398 86369 or mike.powell21@tiscali.co.uk Rotary Club of Banchory Ternan Open to all rotarians. www.banchory-ternan-rotary.com Wednesday, 6.15pm for 6.30pm The Burnett Arms Hotel, Banchory Royal Deeside 41 Club Friday - First Friday each month Burnett Arms Hotel, Banchory Royal Deeside Railway Preservation Society Railway restoration & working railway. All welcome www.deeside-railway.co.uk Mon,Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun, Daytime Light and heavy volunteer work available Milton of Crathes Visitor Centre, Crathes Saltire Tae Kwon-do Academies Age specific programmes. Ninja Kidz (4-6 yrs), Dragon Warriors (7-9 yrs), Juniors (10 - 12 yrs), Youth/Seniors (13+yrs) and Korean Kickboxing www.saltiretkd.com/ Scottish Accordion Music Group Sunday, 2nd Sunday of month Kirkton Hall, Durris Script to Screen & Stage Drama & Film classes for children of 7-12 years of age. Banchory Classes held in Banchory Guide Hut 4pm -6pm & 6.15pm - 8.15pm Tel: 07989 484 315 email: s.2.s.and.stage@gmail.com www.script2screenandstage.co.uk Soft furnishing class in the Inchmarlo Hall Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. 10 people in each class and they can make anything from a cushion - chairs. Classes run in school term approximately 10 weeks. Contact Moira : 01330 822984

29 Splat 0-5 s Music Group Children aged 0 - 5 years invited with carers. Fee: 50p per family.

Disabled access & facilities Wed 2pm - 3.15pm Term time only Drumoak Church Hall Strachan SWRI Ladies of all ages - £16 annual fee. Meet every third Thursday of the month. 7.30pm at Strachan Village Hall - Sept to May Tel : 01330 850442 Tai Chi Aberdeenshire For information about classes, tuition for groups or individuals, view the website. Instructor member of Tai Chi Union for GB www.taichiaberdeenshire.co.uk Take a Seat Adapted seated classes of Tai Chi (Tai Ji) and Chi Gung (Qi Gong) for people who are unable to stand to exercise www.takeaseat.org.uk Tarland Film Club Monthly films chosen by you. BYO snacks/refreshments. Open to those aged over 18 years in the Tarland area. Held in the upstairs room at the MacRobert Hall. Email: tarlandfilmgroup@hotmail.co.uk, or telephone 07880 935803. Facebook under ‘Tarland film-group’.

Tom-Toms Singing group for Mums and carers from birth to 4 years. Fees £2 per family per week. 2 sessions ; 10 - 10.30, then 10.30 - 11 am. After each session refreshments are available. This is a busy group please call first.

Banchory Ternan East Church Halls, www.banchoryeastchurch.org Tooters Music classes for young children in 3 age groups, Tooter Tots 0 - 2, Tooters 2 - 5 & Toots P1 & P2. Activities include singing, games, movement and instrument activities. tootersonline.co.uk White Crane Tai Chi Classes in Tai Chi (Tai Ji) and Chi Gung (Qi Gong). Established 2000 www.takeaseat.org.uk 7pm Banchory classes held on a Monday.

Drama/Film Groups for children aged 8-14 years Why choose Script to Screen & Stage?

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Ceilidh Classes: First Tuesday each month at South St Nicholas Church in Kincorth 7:30 - 9:00 - £5 each session. Please call to check venue which may change from January. 2014: 4th Mar For more info www.aberdeenrscds.co.uk or call 01224 636 128.

Scottish Country Dancing classes for all levels (Introductory through Social to Advanced & Demo) Various venues around Aberdeen www.aberdeenrscds.co.uk or call 01224 636 128.

Aboyne 50+ Ramblers Walking group for the over 50s. Walks normally between 5 - 10 miles Friday, 10am Car Park, Deeside Community Centre Aboyne Baby and Toddler Group Friday, 10am-11.30am Babies and Toddlers 0-3 years Deeside Comunity Education Centre, Aboyne Aboyne Badminton Club Ages catered for 25 yrs+.Play all year round.£3 per player per night. £40 half year membership Tuesday, 7.15 - 8.45pm Aboyne Community Centre Aboyne Bowling Club Disabled Access. During summer Aboyne Bowling Club Aboyne Craft Club Disabled access, for all ages and all abilities. Bi-annual exhibition, speakers, outings, demonstrations,outings and fun! Wed 10-12noon Aboyne Bowling Club Pavilion Aboyne Playgroup For ages from 2 to 3 and a quarter years. £7 per session, £5 concession for second child Tuesday - Thursday, 9.30am - 11.25am Gallery in the Deeside Community Education Centre, Aboyne Aboyne Primary School Chess Club Primary 4 - 7 aged children. Disabled Access. Monday, 3.15pm - 4pm Term time only Aboyne Primary School Aboyne & District Probus Club For retired professional & businessmen. Club meets fortnightly on the second and last Tuesday of the month at 10:00 for 10:30 in Victory Hall, Aboyne from September to April.

AboyneTennis Club Further information regarding coaching, competitive tennis, social tennis and social events can be found on our website www.aboynetennis.net

Aboyne Youth Group For ages 12-18 years. Drop in, tuck shop, pool table etc. Free Friday, 7pm - 9.45 pm Term time only Deeside Community Education Centre, Aboyne Fitsteps - Fitness that’s ‘strictly’ Fun Classes : Kinord Hall Dinnet -Tues 8pm; Inchmarlo Hall-Wed 7pm Kinord Hall Dinnet -Thurs 10am Enquiries - Danielle 07741258390 Upper Deeside Art Society Annual fee of £18.00, individual workshop fee of £20.00. Talks cover a range of arts related subjects, while the workshops cater for a variety of mediums and subjects. www.udas.org.uk Friday, 2pm Monthly, also monthly Saturday workshops Aboyne Bowling Club Northern Arts Club 8 Bon Accord Square, Abdn, Tel : 01224 586928 Drop in Classes - Wed & Fri 10-12noon Classes run throughout the year. Cost £50 per year.

Tutor session once a month additional cost £6. Suitable for all abilities, tel Jacqueline 07597 126739 New Classes - Oil Painting & Life Drawing www.northernartsclub.co.uk Sat Life Drawing Class 10am-1pm Tutor Ian Smart contact 01224 484040 Bridge Tuition Beginner & Intermediate - Thurs evening - Margaret 01224 868230

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New systems available. £15 ph standard pc repairs. £25ph networking/ internet.

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Now recruiting for Registered Nurses Permanent full, part time, and maternity cover posts available. Hours: Mon-Sun rota working; early/late day shifts; flexible working time. Earn: competitive pay and benefits.

(We will be recruiting for night nurses available in the New Year.)

Simeon will move into a new 23 bed care home in Spring 2015. We have an excellent reputation, and an innovative approach to age care.

Please visit our website and Facebook page to see what makes Simeon a great place to work and live.

Visit www.simeoncare.org.uk for more information and to apply.

Simeon is one of the independent Camphill charities, Scottish Charity Number SCO12239.

We’ve even been known to paint kitchen units!

No job is too small, whether it’s a polish out of a small scratch or a complete respray, we’ll undertake a first class job at a competitive price.

We undertake general painting, resprays, body repairs, wheel refurbishment or change of colour, spoiler kits, restorations, stickers, customisation e.g. roof painted different colour, wing mirror colours and any other body work or painting requested, we’re happy to undertake.

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