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must start by apologising to a few streets who missed out on the last magazine. I unfortunately slipped on some ice and sprained my ankle and didn’t get back out to deliver. To compensate you will have received this issue first!

Jane took a wee trip along to experience a Friendship Lunch which you can read to the right. We’d also like to congratulate the Mains of Drum on their new shiny awards and Cordiners timber for achieveing a Royal Warrant. A warm welcome is also extended to R Davidson who have just moved into the new Banchory Business Centre 2. The running club has provided us with some news on what events are happening nearby and hope that you may join them for a run once or twice a week. If you are thinking of entering an event and want to get sponsorship for a charity then I must recommend the ABF the Soldiers Charity. Catherine Ross is looking for volunteers to run some events to raise some much needed funds. Please see the ABF advert and give her a call if you think you’d like to help, I know she would be thrilled to hear from you.

Can you believe the clock’s will go forward this month! With that of course we get much needed daylight. The prospect of warmer weather. The addition of lovely flowers in the garden and the unloved weeds will make a comebakc! I for one will be very happy to see some warmer weather so I can get out and do some walking now that my foot is almost mended. I’ve also thrown in my before and after pictures from the Alizonne now called Alevere diet that I did last year. It was quite a shock to see my before picture again! The maintenance programme is much harder than the actual diet but getting on with it through all the ups and downs.

On that note why not refill your cuppa and read on.

Until next time,

Sue

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Friendship Lunch

By Jane Robinson

‘Of all the things which wisdom provides to make us entirely happy, much the greatest is the possession of friendship.’ So wrote the Greek philosopher Epicurus. Over twenty thousand years later, his words seem just as relevant now as they were when he wrote them. But there are times in this modern, high-tech, high-speed world when the commodity of ‘friendship’ is something we are not always good at seeking out.

As our society continues to evolve, loneliness and social isolation have become an increasing concern amongst those who watch and monitor our society. Indeed, loneliness is now understood to be a key threat to our physical and mental well-being. However, knowledge is power, so they say. Organisations are working to combat the dangers of loneliness, but sometimes it can be relatively straight-forward for individuals to do something about it themselves.

Once a person has noticed that they are short of regular company, there are all sorts of measures they can take to rectify the situation. If a person is still capable of going out, there are numerous groups, clubs, social-gatherings of all sorts that serve to make life more interesting and worthwhile. And once the first step is taken, there is no going back.

One such activity is the ‘Friendship Lunches’ that take place every second Thursday in Banchory.

Not only will a visitor receive a warm welcome and enjoy a good natter, but there is a delicious lunch available too at a remarkable price. For a mere £3.50, you can enjoy a hot lunch, two courses, all home-made, and with coffee and biscuits to follow. You will be shown to a table and served a good hot meal by a delightful team of friendly faces.

These Friendship Lunches have been running for over fifteen years in Banchory. Organised by the East Ternan Church, it is important to emphasise they are not just for church members, but are open to whoever might wish to join in… male or female, young or old, all you need is an appetite.

The food is traditional fayre… beef olives, chicken casserole, mince and tatties, sausage casserole and for pudding there might be trifle, crumble, apple pie, sticky toffee pudding or fruit salad. Over the years, the Friendship Lunches have continued to attract their ‘regulars’ but every lunch is a little bit different…a walking group often ends up at the lunch after their walk, occasionally office workers drop in, and recently a couple of passing tourists joined in too.

The lunches take place at 12 noon in the Church Hall, and usually between fifty and sixty people come along. From October to April they run on the second and fourth Thursday of each month.

The summer months used to be quiet, but due to popular demand the lunches continue to operate once a month. For those seeking transport, lifts can be arranged by phoning the Church office number on 01330 820380.

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he Mains of Drum has recently received both a 5-star Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Award and a Taste Our Best Food and Drink

award.

The Taste Our Best accreditation, which is a joint initiative between VisitScotland and the Scottish Government, with support from Scotland Food and Drink, recognises businesses for including and promoting local produce in over 60 percent of their menu.

Located on the first floor of the garden centre with windows looking out onto the rolling Aberdeenshire hills, the 200 seat Mains of Drum’s restaurant provides and caters for a variety of visitors with dishes such as Cullen Skink, Stornoway black pudding and eggs from the Sunnyside Farm in Maryculter.

Marketing Manager, Beverley Spindler, from the Mains of Drum said: “We are absolutely thrilled, not only to be awarded the five stars, but for our restaurant to achieve the ‘Taste our Best’ Award at the same time. We truly believe in providing a top quality service to our customers on every visit and for them to taste delicious, locally grown food, when dining in our beautiful restaurant.

“We have worked hard with local suppliers to include the freshest, top quality Scottish produce on our menus, and it has been great building up good friendships with the local farmers and producers, whilst ultimately reducing our carbon footprint. These awards mean so much to all of our fantastic team and they have genuinely, beyond doubt, set us apart, as we are currently the only Garden Centre in the whole of Scotland to have achieved 5 stars“.

The Taste Our Best initiative brings together the tourism and food and drink industries. It is designed to recognise businesses including; hotels, restaurants, cafes, takeaways, visitor attractions, B&Bs and pubs or bars; that not only offer a quality food and drink experience, but include and promote Scottish produce on their menus, to give consumers choice.

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Research has shown that visitors are willing to pay up to 15% more for food that is of Scottish or regional origin and businesses that provide local food can typically enjoy higher level sales of up to 20% per year.

The Taste Our Best scheme is the latest addition to VisitScotland’s Quality Assurance (QA) Schemes, which aim to drive up quality in tourism products across the country. Taste Our Best will provide businesses with an assessment of their food provision and their menu by qualified assessors, with those meeting the necessary criteria gaining the award.

For accommodation providers and visitor attractions, the assessment will take place at the same time as the main VisitScotland Quality Assurance grading, meaning that many tourism businesses that already participate in the QA Scheme will no longer have to apply and pay for a separate food and drink assessment.

Further details on Taste Our Best can be found at: www.visitscotland.org/qualityfoodanddrink.aspx More information on the Mains of Drum can be found at: http://www.mainsofdrum.co.uk/

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James Cordiner & Son Ltd, Aberdeen James Cordiner & Son Limited are delighted to announce that after several years of supplying the Royal Household they have been awarded a Royal Warrant to Her Majesty The Queen.

company. Our customers tell us it is our bespoke approach and focus on quality that continues to make Cordiners stand out. The award of a Royal Warrant underlines that family businesses with a personal service can offer a unique approach benefitting their customers. It is my hope that we will carry on satisfying clients in Aberdeen and all over the UK for many more generations to come.�

Cordiners started life in 1870 as a small boat building business in Aberdeen. Today, over 145 years and five generations later, it is still run by the Cordiner family.

Keeping pace with the changing face of customer needs and today’s challenging financial climate means Cordiners now supplies all sizes of businesses from multinational companies to sole traders throughout Aberdeen and the UK. Cordiners deals with a huge range of timber products including construction timber, pallets, boxes, sheet materials, fencing and joinery products. Goods are often made to order to meet the particular needs of customers.

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A Good Read The Reader by Bernhard Schlink This year sees the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and the horrors of the Holocaust came to the world’s attention. In the intervening years many great pieces of literature have been written to explore why it happened, and the consequences of it. One such book is The Reader by the German author, Bernhard Schlink. Set in West Germany in 1958, Michael, a 15-year-old falls ill with hepatitis and befriends a 36-year-old woman, Hanna. They develop a close relationship until she suddenly disappears a few months later. The narrative then skips to six years later where Michael, now a law student, is observing a war crimes trial. On trial are a group of female SS guards who served at Auschwitz. Michael has to battle his emotions and the reader is asked, along with the protagonist, to question why such atrocities were allowed to happen and how can we stop them happening again. The issue of how ordinary Germans carried out Nazi orders is one that Germans have struggled to come to terms with and Schlink explores this in a touching manner.

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Once by Morris Gleiztman Adult literature is not alone in dealing with the Holocaust, and there are in fact many pieces of children’s literature that aim to introduce the events and the effects of them.

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One such book is Once by Morris Gleiztman. It is the first is a series of four books which tell of the life of Felix, a 10 year old Polish Jew in 1942.

For three years, Felix has lived in an orphanage, waiting for his parents return for him. They own a book shop and Felix believes that this is why they had to leave him. He has seen Nazis burning books and figures out that it must be dangerous to be a bookseller. His parents must have sent him to the orphanage to keep him safe. However, he soon learns that it is not being a bookseller that is dangerous.

Gleiztman is very careful to write at an appropriate level for his young audience whilst not sanitising the dreadful events that Felix finds himself caught up in. The young reader will learn, along with Felix, exactly what is taking place across Europe.

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What’s On in April at His Majesty’s Theatre, Music Hall & Lemon Tree Monday, March 30 to Saturday, April 4: Direct from London’s West End, Oscar winning writer Simon Beaufoy’s The Full Monty, starring Gary Lucy, Andrew Dunn, Louis Emerick, Rupert Hill, Martin Miller and Bobby Schofield, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm with 2pm Thursday and 2.30pm Saturday matinees.

Friday, April 3: As part of Aberdeen Performing Arts’ exclusive Northern Arc sessions, some of Scotland’s finest musicians Karen Matheson Band, with the multi-talented Erlend Viko Trio from Norway share the stage in the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm.

Friday, April 3: Bringing their own unique blend of Gaelic and English, traditional and contemporary to the stage, Mànran, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm.

Saturday, April 4: Ninety-minute behind-the-scenes tour at Aberdeen’s iconic Edwardian landmark, His Majesty’s Theatre, in HMT at 10.30am.

Saturday, April 4: Returning to its Aberdeen home, Scottish Fiddle Orchestra, with the Bucksburn Juvenile Pipe Band and compere Jim McColl MBE, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm.

Saturday, April 4: Rising Aberdeen band Watchfires, renowned for their bruising, emotive hard rock live shows, launch their first album , in The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm.

Saturday, April 4: Glasgow indie electronic quartet Errors, with support from Urbe Blanca, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 8pm. Sunday, April 5: Heralded as one of the most influential guitar players to come out of the British rock scene, Robin Trower, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7pm.

Monday, April 6: As part of the Puppet Animation Festival for children and their families, Lempen Puppet Theatre Company presents Little Frankenstein, a gentle horror for little horrors about semi-famous puppeteer Frank Stein who has had enough of his badly-made puppets, in The Lemon Tree Studio (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, at 2pm.

Wednesday, April 8: Hailed as one of the front-runners in young UK ensembles, Maxwell Quartet, formed in 2010 at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, give a lunchtime recital as part of Aberdeen Performing Arts Culture Café series, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen, 1pm.

Wednesday and Thursday, April 8 and 9: Embarking on an exciting new mission with the quirky and courageous underwater adventure heroes, Octonauts and the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 1pm and 4pm.

Thursday, April 9: As part of the Puppet Animation Festival for children and their families, Puppetstate Theatre Company presents The Man Who Planted Trees, telling the story of a shepherd who plants a forest, acorn by acorn, to transform a barren wasteland, in The Lemon Tree Studio (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, at 2pm.

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production, Verdi’s La Traviata, starring Elena Dee and Alyona Kistenyova, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm.

Saturday, April 11: Ninety-minute behind-the-scenes tour at Aberdeen’s iconic Edwardian landmark, His Majesty’s Theatre, in HMT at 10.30am.

Friday, April 10: Opera and Ballet International present an Ellen Kent production, Verdi’s Rigoletto, starring Elena Dee and Alyona Kistenyova, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm.

Friday, April 10: Spring into action with an evening of traditional Scottish dancing with Clachan Yell in the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 8pm.

Friday, April 10: Random Accomplice and Horsecross Art present And the Beat Goes On, a story of sequins, survival and Sonny and Cher, in The Lemon Tree Studio (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, at 7pm.

Saturday, April 11: As part of the Puppet Animation Festival for children and their families, Puppet Lab presents Twitawoo, a brand new show brining to life a host of fabulous Scottish woodland creatures, in The Lemon Tree Studio (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, at 2pm.

Saturday, April 11: The first North Hop Aberdeen festival, sharing all our favourite bits from North Hop 2014, showcasing a key selection of Scottish breweries, bars and foodies to their full potential in The Lemon Tree, West North Street, Aberdeen, with a daytime session noon to 6pm and evening session 7pm to 1am.

Monday, April 13: The music and anecdotal wit of Rick Wakeman, Fellow of the Royal College of Music, Professor of the London College of Music, former Yes keyboard player, Watchdog presenter and renowned Grumpy Old Man, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm.

Monday, April 13: Providing a veritable who’s who in rock and blues, Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band means a return to the UK of five-time Grammynominated and multi-platinum-selling blues/rock Kenny Wayne, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing) West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7pm.

Tuesday, April 14: Transporting his audience into the world of Ballroom and Latin Dance with all its glitter and sequins, Strictly star Pasha Kovalev: Life Through Dance, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm.

Tuesday, April 14: As part of the Puppet Animation Festival for children and their families, Crooked Timber Theatre presents Liang and the Magic Paintbrush, a magical adventure to find out if dreams really can come true, in The Lemon Tree Studio (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, at 2pm.

Tuesday, April 14: Singer and lead guitarist in rock band Gomez, Ben Ottewell, who is well known for his unmistakable voice and talent for blistering and inspired guitar solos, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm.

Wednesday, April 15: Possibly the hardest working bands in the business, Mike and the Mechanics, on their latest big UK tour, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm.

Wednesday, April 15: Searing Scottish indie band The Xcerts, making heavy soul-fuelled rock influenced by the likes of The Smiths and The Clash, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm.

Wednesday to Saturday, April 15 to 18: The Lyric presents Sister Act, a musical based on the blockbusting movie, telling the story of the Reno lounge singer

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Thursday, April 16: As part of the Puppet Animation Festival for children and their families, Norwich Puppet Theatre presents Red Riding Hood, bringing a fresh twist to a well-loved tale, in The Lemon Tree Studio (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, at 2pm.

Thursday, April 16: International psychic and star of her own hit TV show, Sally Morgan: Psychic Sally on the Road, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm.

Thursday, April 16: Published UK poet and spoken word artist, Hollie McNish, with support from Michael Pederson, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm.

Friday, April 17: With conductor Mark Wigglesworth, mezzo-soprano Alice Coote and baritone Peter Coleman-Wright, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra perform Mahler’s Songs from Des Knaben Wunderhorn and Bruckner’s Symphony No4 (Romantic), in the Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm.

Friday, April 17: Booze rock titans Deadfire launch their debut Fat Hippy Records album Hounds of Justice at their favourite Aberdeen venue, The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 8pm.

Saturday, April 18: Ninety-minute behind-the-scenes tour at Aberdeen’s iconic Edwardian landmark, His Majesty’s Theatre, in HMT at 10.30am.

Saturday, April 18: As part of the Puppet Animation Festival for children and their families, Komedia present Pitschi, The Kitten with Dreams, and the tale of a young cat who dreams of being something else – a chicken perhaps, or a goat, or a bunny, in The Lemon Tree Studio (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, at 2pm.

Saturday, April 18: Controversial Scots author Irvine Welsh discusses his funniest, filthiest book yet A Decent Ride, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm. Sunday, April 19: The legendary Seasick Steve, who made his first UK television appearance on Jools Holland’s annual Hootenanny BBC TV show on New Year’s Eve 2006 and went on to win the 2007 MOJO Award for Best Breakthrough Act, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen, doors at 7pm.

Thursday, April 23: Some of the hottest names from the West End and Broadway star in an extravaganza of musical theatre in Tonight . . . From the West End, starring Kerry Ellis, Adam Garcia, Christina Bianco and Soul Nation, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm.

Friday, April 24: As part of Aberdeen Performing Arts’ Ensemble Season, and under the baton of director John Butt, Dunedin Consort present Purcell and Handel Royal Music, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm.

Friday, April 24: Renowned for an action-packed pyrotechnic-fuelled explosion of a show, Limehouse Lizzy keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm.

Friday, April 24: It has been more than 35 years since the opening line of Sultans of Swing was first heard, introducing the world to a mythological guitar player and songwriter in Mark Knopfler, and over 20 years since Dire Straits disbanded, but Dire Straits Experience with original band member Chris White, recreates that magic in The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 8pm.

Saturday, April 25: Ninety-minute behind-the-scenes tour at Aberdeen’s iconic Edwardian landmark, His Majesty’s Theatre, in HMT at 10.30am.

Saturday, April 25: With conductor Jun Märkl and pianist Ingrid Fliter playing Chopin Piano Concerto No1, Scottish Chamber Orchestra perform a programme which also includes Chopin’s Nocturne in A-flat and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No4 Italian, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm.

Saturday, April 25: Perhaps best known as the lead singer of the great British band Graham Parker and the Rumour, Graham is joined onstage by fellow band member Brinsley Schwartz, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7pm.

Monday, April 20: Celebrating 30 years on the road, Solid Silver 60s, with Billy J Kramer performing alongside the original voice of the Searchers Mike Pender, among others, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm.

Sunday, April 26: Employing their unique, endlessly restless and risktaking creativity Wire, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm.

Monday, April 20: Returning from his critically-acclaimed, sell-out Edinburgh 2014 show, stand-up star Andrew Lawrence: Reasons to Kill Yourself, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, at 8pm.

Tuesday, April 28 to Saturday, May 2: Aberdeen Performing Arts and Glasgow Lunchtime Theatre presents, as part of the A Play, A Pie and A Pint, series, No Nothing, by award-winning poet and playwright, novellist and short story writer Alan Spence, Professor in Creative Writing at Aberdeen, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, Tuesday to Friday at 6pm and Thursday and Saturday at 1pm.

Tuesday, April 21: As part of Aberdeen Performing Arts’ Ensemble Season, and bringing together two very different horn quintets, one by Mozart and the other by James MacMillan, Hebrides Ensemble, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm.

Wednesday, April 22: After nearly four decades in the music business, Foster & Allen still scale new heights with new material as well as old favourites in the Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm.

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Thursday, April 30: With conductor John Stȯrgards and pianist Christian Ihle Hadland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra perform Grieg’s Piano Concerto, Sibelius’ Nightride and Sunrise and Nielsen’s Symphony No4 The Inextinguishable, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm.

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When first contacted by a client, about improving their home or building a new one, we arrange an INITIAL CONSULTATION to establish the client’s requirements and explain the process. Following this, we offer to carry out a FEASIBILITY STUDY – this typically includes: a measurement survey, computer generated drawings of existing and proposed, along with visualisations of the design (examples above), and reporting of overall project costs.

On completion of the feasibility study, the project can move on to the PLANNING stage – which deals with the external appearance of the building. Following the planning process, we apply for BUILDING WARRANT approval, with drawings detailed to meet current regulations. With these drawings, we prepare tender packages, which are sent out to local building contractors to obtain competitive costs.

During the CONSTRUCTION phase, we oversee projects through to completion, bringing designs to reality by working closely with building contractors to transform your home.

Employing an architect is essential to the smooth running of building projects, large and small. With over 10 years’ experience, and a range of successfully completed projects, we will maximise the space, light and aesthetic quality of your home.

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My Journey complete.

I did not particularly enjoy getting this before picture done!

And now, it seems worse. I didn’t think I looked too bad... I think you only see what you want to see.

My journey with Alizonne,which is now called Alevere, did not take too long. I managed to go on holiday for a month and still follow the regime. Although it was difficult at times it is not nearly as difficult as “maintaining” the new found Sue! I thought I’d taken more pictures of my progress but have put up the ones that were deemed acceptable! The first two were about a month after I started. The third one was about 12 weeks in. No 4, 5 and 6 were in Australia where I lost a further 12lbs! The last two were when I finished Phase 8. I was well under my target weight and almost felt too thin.

Since then I’ve been on another journey! Maintenance. This is definitely the hardest part. Suddenly all your boundaries are removed and at first you are very cautious! Scared to upset the apple cart... then you get a bit bold and think I’ll try some of that! DON’T is all I will say. DON’T go there.

Stick with your Phase 8 eating plan!

I attend the clinic once every six weeks now for follow-up sessions. The first follow up session I was concerned as I’d gained weight - to my relief it was “muscle”! I then managed to break my toe! Painful, yes. Curtailed the exercise regime most definitely! Christmas was my next challenge!

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So - the toe mended I embarked on getting fit again. Whilst out delivering I slipped on a piece of ice and my foot went down a small step! Injured again!

It just shows you how easy it is to set yourself back.

I’m about two weeks away from being fully mobile again. With the lighter nights I know that I’ll be able to get out more and be tempted back to eating healthier. I certainly do not want to spoil all my hard work.

I love the feeling of being “lighter”. Of being able to embark on new things and not get tired working out. It will almost be a year since I started the diet and I still have seven more months of follow-ups. I will keep you posted and when the gazette celebrates it’s tenth year at the end of August I’ll give you a progress report!

I am more than happy to chat to anybody considering embarking on the diet just drop me an email at mail@gazettemagazines.com I’ll try and answer any question as honestly as possible.

I hope I can even inspire some of you to make some small changes as that in itself can lead to great results. Happy, healthy eating.

Ditching the sugary drinks for water would be a great start! Along with moving! Yes, get up off that sofa and get moving! (words and pics Sue Simpson)

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How to choose an estate agent The housing market is on the move, albeit slowly, which may prompt you to make a move yourself! It might be a while since you were last in the business of buying or selling a home, so how do you choose the right estate agent for you?

Finally, agree on a fee. Sole agents charge 1%-2% of the selling price, and multiple agents 1.5%-2.5%, but you might be able to negotiate a better rate. However, a low fee could result in reduced enthusiasm. A better alternative might be to negotiate paying the full fee if the full asking price is achieved, and a sliding scale for any offers below it.

One of the best methods is personal recommendation, but you can also take a look around your local area to see which estate agents are the most active. Don’t be fooled by the number of ‘For Sale’ signs on display though. It’s the ones that say ‘Sold’ which count!

It is possible to sell your home online.

Currently responsible for 5% of property sales, online agents such as Emoov, House Network and Tepilo offer a basic pre-agreed package of services for a typical flat fee of £300-£1,000, with extras available at an additional cost.

Look for estate agents experienced in selling properties similar to yours; chances are they will have a good pool of prospective buyers. Once you have identified potential companies, visit their offices and pretend to be a buyer. You will soon discover how helpful the staff members are, and how keen they are to make a sale!

Online agents are cheaper and more convenient, with call centres open during evenings and weekends, but

From your potentials, make a shortlist of three and invite them to value your property, but don’t go automatically for the highest evaluation - this may simply be a ploy to attract your business. Do a bit of research yourself to give an idea of what similar properties are selling for, and check the agents’ experience and knowledge of your area.

Ask what their service includes: Where will your property be advertised? Newspapers and online property websites such as Zoopla and Rightmove are fairly standard.

Who will conduct the viewings? What marketing materials will be produced?

Photographs, floor plans and virtual online tours are some you could expect.

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Chances are you will need to become more personally involved in the sales process.

Whichever route you choose to follow, all agents need to belong to either the Property Ombudsman or the Ombudsman Services: Property.

Happy moving!

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The Future’s So Bright…

I gotta wear shades!

Summer is just around the corner, and with it – hopefully – the sun. It’s a time to start thinking about eye protection.

I have a theory that sunspecs are the coolest accessories ever invented. They add instant glamour to any outfit; disguise tired eyes, and offer handy hangover relief when required. In addition, you don’t have to worry about whether they make your bum look big, and even a designer pair won’t break the bank.

Yet as useful as these qualities are they pale into insignificance beside sunspecs’ real function, which is to protect our eyes.

The sun’s UV rays can damage the delicate structures of the eye, such as the lens and the retina. This damage can lead to cataracts and macular degeneration in later life.

UV FACTS UV penetrates clouds so even when you can’t see the sun your eyes may still be damaged unless you protect them UV is most intense between 10am and 2pm.

Make sure that your eyes are protected during this time.

UV is more powerful at high altitude The effects of UV are amplified in reflective environments: snow, sand, water and concrete.

A wide-brimmed hat or baseball cap offers excellent eye protection screening around 50% of all UV.

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Any UV light you’re exposed to now can cause eye problems years down the line, such as macula degeneration (AMD) and cataract, Decisions, decisions!

Handy hints to help you choose.

All sunspecs must carry the CE mark to prove they filter 99-100% of all UV rays.

Wraparound styles offer the most protection but the large sunspecs favoured by WAGs and celebrities are also good.

Grey tints reduce brightness without distorting colour.

Brown and amber offer best protection from visible blue light and reduce haziness.

Green is good for contrast and a great all-rounder Rose is good for water-sports and offers good contrast for objects viewed against blue or green backgrounds.

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What’s On Aboyne Bookbug Rhymetimes at Aboyne Library Tuesday 24th March 2015, 10:30 - 11:00 Bookbug Rhymetimes at Aboyne Library Tuesday 31st March 2015, 10:30 - 11:00 Bookbug Rhymetimes at Aboyne Library Tuesday 7th April 2015, 10:30 - 11:00 History Talk: A Lifetime at Sea At MacRobert Memorial Hall, Tarland Thursday 9th April 2015, 20:00 Victory Rally 2015 At Huntly Arms Hotel Friday 15th May - Sunday 17th May 2015 Scotland’s Gardens - Tillypronie Gardens Sunday 7th June 2015, 14:00 - 17:00

What’s On Banchory

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Cadbury Easter Egg Trail At Drum Castle Saturday 4th April 2015, 11:00 - 16:00 Cadbury Easter Egg Trail At Crathes Castle Saturday 4th April 2015, 10:30 - 16:00 Cadbury Easter Egg Trail At Drum Castle Sunday 5th April 2015, 11:00 - 16:00 Cadbury Easter Egg Trail At Crathes Castle Sunday 5th April 2015, 10:30 - 16:00 Cadbury Easter Egg Trail At Drum Castle Monday 6th April 2015, 11:00 - 16:00 Cadbury Easter Egg Trail At Crathes Castle Monday 6th April 2015, 10:30 - 16:00 Puppet Animation Festival: Twitawoo At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Monday 6th April 2015, 14:00 Film: Finding Nemo (U) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Wednesday 8th April 2015, 14:30

Film: Exit through the Gift Shop (15) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Wednesday 1st April 2015, 19:30

Film: Frida (15) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Wednesday 8th April 2015, 19:30

Bookbug for Babies At Banchory Library Thursday 2nd April 10:30 - 11:00

there were two brothers At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Thursday 9th April 2015, 19:30

Bookbug for Babies At Banchory Library Thursday 2nd April 11:00 - 11:30

The Muddy Puddle Club - Spring Cleaning At Drum Castle Thursday 9th April 11:00 - 12:30

Cadbury Easter Egg Trail At Drum Castle Friday 3rd April 2015, 11:00 - 16:00

Bookbug for Toddlers At Banchory Library Friday 10th April 2015, 10:00 - 10:30

Hotel California At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Friday 3rd April 2015, 20:00

Saturday Storytimes At Banchory Library Saturday 11th April, 11:00 - 11:30

Puppet Animation Festival: Liang & The Magic Paint At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Monday 13th April 2015, 14:00 Vincent Van Gogh At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 14th April 2015, 19:00 Bookbug for Babies At Banchory Library Thursday 16th April 10:30 - 11:00 Bookbug for Babies At Banchory Library Thursday 16th April 11:00 - 11:30 Peter Morrison Presents - Broadway and Beyond At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Thursday 16th April 2015, 17:00 The Muddy Puddle Club - Spring Cleaning At Drum Castle Thursday 16th April 11:00 - 12:30 The Worm - An Underground Adventure: Eco Drama Sco At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Friday 17th April 2015, 14:00 F.O.C.U.S. Design Craft Fair At Banchory Town Hall Saturday 18th April 10:00 - 16:00 Mighty herbaceous borders At Crathes Castle Saturday 18th April 13:00 - 16:00 Banchory Farmers Market At Bellfield Car Park Saturday 18th April 09:00 - 13:00 Rura At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Sunday 19th April 2015, 20:00 Cool Art for Kids At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Monday 20th April 2015, 16:00

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Easter Cup Cakes

Method Preheat the oven to 180 C / Gas 4.

These cute cakes make an Easter treat.

Place the butter in a mixing bowl with the sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. Then gradually beat in the eggs, a little at a time.

Sift the flour and cocoa powder (if using) into the mixture. Fold them in with a large spoon until combined. Use a teaspoon to dollop the mixture into silicon cases, or paper cases, lining a patty tin.

Bake in the preheated oven until well risen and firm to touch, 15 to 20 minutes. Keep checking them so they don’t burn. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

To make the buttercream topping, place the butter in a bowl. Sift in the icing sugar and cocoa, and then add the milk and vanilla essence.

Makes: 12 cupcakes Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 15-20 minutes Cooling time: 15 minutes Decorating time: 10-15 minutes Ingredients For the cakes 115g (4oz) softened butter or margarine 115g (4oz) caster sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 85g (3oz) self-raising flour 25g (1oz) cocoa powder (optional - for chocolate cupcakes) For the topping 85g (3oz) softened butter 175g (5oz) icing sugar 25g (1oz) cocoa powder 1 tablespoon milk 3 drops vanilla extract 2 packets mini eggs

Beat until really light and fluffy.

When the cupcakes have cooled, ice the cakes. It looks good if the icing is piped on into a nest shape, but this is optional. Place chocolate eggs in the centre of each nest to decorate.

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Barn Art Apr/May At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Monday 20th April 2015, 18:00

Singing for Joy Apr/May 2015 At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 5th May 2015, 10:00

Barrowlands Ballet: Whiteout At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Saturday 16th May 2015, 20:00

Film: Effie Gray (12A) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Wednesday 22nd April 2015, 19:30

Barn Youth Theatre 1 (8-11 years) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 5th May 2015, 16:30 - 18:00

Banchory Farmers Market At Bellfield Car Park Saturday 16th May 09:00 - 13:00

Blueflint At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Friday 24th April 2015, 20:00

Young Chefs At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Wednesday 6th May 2015, 16:00

Cool Art for Kids At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Monday 18th May 2015, 16:00

Saturday Storytimes At Banchory Library Saturday 25th April 11:00 - 11:30

Film: Into the Wild (15) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Wednesday 6th May 2015, 19:30

Barn Art Apr/May At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Monday 18th May 2015, 18:00

Gould Piano Trio At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Sunday 26th April 2015, 19:00

WMS AGM and Banchory Academy Concert At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Wednesday 6th May 2015, 12:00

Singing for Joy Apr/May 2015 At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 19th May 2015, 10:00

Cool Art for Kids At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Monday 27th April 2015, 16:00

Bolshoi Ballet: Ivan the Terrible At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Friday 8th May 2015, 19:30

Barn Youth Theatre 1 (8-11 years) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 19th May 16:30 - 18:00

Barn Art Apr/May At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Monday 27th April 2015, 18:00

Jenna Reid Trio At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Saturday 9th May 2015, 20:00

Young Chefs At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Wednesday 20th May 2015, 16:00

Singing for Joy Apr/May 2015 At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 28th April 2015, 10:00

Cool Art for Kids At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Monday 11th May 2015, 16:00

Film: Local Hero (12A) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Wednesday 20th May 2015, 19:30

Barn Youth Theatre 1 (8-11 years) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 28th April, 16:30 - 18:00

Barn Art Apr/May At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Monday 11th May 2015, 18:00

Garden Workshop: Ponds & Bog Gardens At Drum Castle Thursday 21st May 13:45 - 15:30

Film: Clavel (Plus Q&A with FilmMaker) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Wednesday 29th April 2015, 19:30

Singing for Joy Apr/May 2015 At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 12th May 2015, 10:00

The Impressionists At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 26th May 2015, 19:00

Konrad Wiszniewski & Euan Stevenson - Woodend Barn Arts Centre Friday 1st May 2015, 20:00 Film: Bird (15) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Saturday 2nd May 2015, 19:30

Barn Youth Theatre 1 (8-11 years) At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 12th May 16:30 - 18:00 Young Chefs At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Wednesday 13th May 2015, 16:00

Singing for Joy Apr/May 2015 At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Tuesday 26th May 2015, 10:00

Courtney Pine At Woodend Barn Arts Centre Sunday 3rd May 2015, 20:00

F.O.C.U.S. Design Craft Fair At Banchory Town Hall Saturday 16th May 10:00 - 16:00

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A warm Deeside welcome to R Davidson

R Davidson, which is one of the North-east’s longest established home improvement contractors, has recently relocated to the new Banchory Business Centre 2 (BBC2), occupying the ground floor of the energy efficient office building.

The 2,500 sq ft open-plan office space is part of the second phase of the Hill of Banchory Business Park, located to the East of the Deeside town, and will accommodate the firm’s growing workforce of 85 employees and 16 apprentices.

The firm, which specialises in delivering bespoke painting, decorating and ames taping services to the private domestic and commercial markets, is the first tenant to move into the renewable business park, which has been built with sustainable principles and energy efficient features. In addition to the expansion, the company expects to create a number of employment opportunities in the future and an intake of new apprentices in the Spring.

with the perfect opportunity to expand and enhance our services in both the commercial and private sectors. The BBC2 is a relatively new development with state-of-the-art facilities and amenities to allow us to develop and drive new business opportunities, with room to increase our workforce as demand grows.

“It is also ideally located to offer a strong local presence, whilst only a short drive to Aberdeen city-centre to offer our clients the highest quality of workmanship and customer service. The expansion also demonstrates our on-going commitment to the North-east, marking a significant point in the company’s growth and strengthening our position in the North-east construction industry.”

R Davidson, which was first established in 1930, has a wide range of private and commercial clients in Aberdeen and the North-east, working on some of Aberdeen’s most prestigious developments, including the renovation of the city’s Marischal College, business park Prime Four, and The Chester Hotel.

For more information about R Davidson, please visit www.rdbanchory.co.uk, or call 01330 824877

Managing director and owner of R Davidson, Trevor Mutch, said: “Over the past year or so, R Davidson has witnessed significant demand for its services and relocating to larger premises provides us

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clubs and classes...

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 General level, Banchory Guide Hut, Tuesdays 11.30am - 1pm . Dalvenie Gardens Resource Centre , Wed 7-9pm Suitable for beginners and experienced. 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

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Contact Banchorypipeband@hotmail.co.uk for more details.

Banchory Running Club A road running club for all ages and abilities. www.banchoryrunningclub.com Banchory Singers are a mixed voice Community Choir. Meet at the West Church on Banchory High Street, 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

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28 Deeside Community Transport Two community minibuses for hire by community groups and non-profit groups. Both 17 seats and wheelchair adaptable. Charges are £1.00 per mile (as at July 2012), with a minimum invoice of £20.00.

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 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

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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 Toddlers’ Praise for 0-5s and their parents/carers every Wednesday during term-time @ 9.4511.00am in The Hub, Banchory West Church - songs, bible stories, play and snack! Contact 01330 822006 or office@banchorywestchurch.com 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

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clubs and classes...

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 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.

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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.

31 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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