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Happy 5th Birthday…

Cor, that has been a very quick five years! I do hope you are still learning about new businesses in the area and maybe sampling a few along the way?

This issue is no different... Let’s get walking and walk the kids to school not just for the week up til the end of term! Go on - you know you can do it.

To reward yourself after your exercise why not try a little cocktail with the locally brewed Dark Matter Rum you can buy one from the bottle shop in the village and read about Jane’s visit to the brewery in the centre pages.

Wanting to get ready for summer then why not go and visit Kumiko in Aberdeen where they can make your “hair less” with electrolysis, or why not a release any body tension with a session at Body Stress Release.

Jack enlightens us on how beneficial it is to be part of a running club, regardless of your ability, just get moving and off that couch. If you are active then why not get a team together for a raft race at Knockburn Loch sounds like fun!

My fun always involves dancing and I was pleased to read that I could achieve my 10000 steps by participating in a few more dance classes a week. Can’t dance but want to learn something quickly - then why not give Ceroc a go?

I know I will be in for a treat when delivering this issue as your gardens will be in total splendour. I love brushing my hands through the lavender as I head up to your letterbox and just looking at all the pretty ways people lay out their plants etc.

We’ve been promised some fab weather so hoping that will come true and we can brush off those barbeques too.

Until next time,

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National Walk to School Week National Walk to School Week takes place from 16th -20th May. The week is promoted by Living Streets who provide classroom packs and ideas for activities to encourage more children to safely walk to school.

It’s estimated that only half of 7-10 year olds do the recommended one hour exercise per day and studies suggest that many children are obese or overweight when they leave primary school. Encouraging children to walk to school not only helps them to stay trim, but also reduces the risk of heart conditions and other diseases in later life, and means that they are more alert in the classroom on a day-today basis.

Walking is also better for the environment as it reduces congestion and pollution. Fewer cars

and parking outside schools also means there is a reduced chance of accidents and injuries.

Many children find it fun to walk to school with their parents or friends and look out for particular things along their route.

Observation sheets are available which provide an opportunity to tick off things seen along the way, such as a church, shop, or petrol station.

For those who can’t walk to school with a relative, being part of a walking-bus may offer a solution. Children walk with volunteers in a group along a designated route, dropping off passengers at schools along the way.

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Runner’s Corner Why join a club?

Before I joined a running club, I treated it very much as a solo sport, affording time to myself. I also thought that I was in no way a serious enough athlete to warrant club membership.

After much cajoling, I was eventually persuaded to go along to local running club by someone in the same petrol queue during fuel shortages in Zimbabwe. At that time we would park our cars in the wee hours outside a garage rumoured to be getting delivery, and then go for a run until the forecourt opened. My argument then against the invite was that I enjoyed my own space and viewed the activity as something I could do on my own without

interference or having to rely on anyone else.

“Just go once and give it try”, was the response.

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5 member of one club or another for over fifteen years and my initial perception has changed completely.

At Banchory Running Club, just like any other, we have members of all ages and abilities. From 18 years to 80, from the badly unfit to elite runner, literally everyone is welcome and encouraged to come along even if they are unsure about signing up to membership and even if they can only come once in a while. Club overheads are minimal, so there’s no pressure to join until you decide you are ready, but still you are welcome to run with the group whenever.

When you do decide to sign up for club membership, the annual fee is £10, which entitles you to wear the club colours at running events around the world.

So why join? The short answer is because Banchory Running Club and in fact any running club or group will help you to enjoy the activity more than you ever thought possible. Key benefits include; • Motivation to get out and run when the couch is calling.

• Help and advice to overcome running issues like a side-stitch or stiff shoulders.

• To run in the company of someone of similar ability.

• Club social events.

• Being part of a team, whilst performing as an individual.

In my own experience, being local to a club is an important factor. Indeed, that is why we started the Banchory Club four years ago. Deeside Runners in Aboyne have a super friendly club, as do Stonehaven RC. Then there’s the Metro Aberdeen RC, Hash House Harriers, Jog Scotland and Park Run Groups and many others. All are fabulous centres of running. So my advice is to home in on your nearest group or club and turn up for a few trial runs. You won’t regret it.

In Banchory, we meet two or three times a week. That’s on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6.30pm and on the first Saturday each month at 9.00am. In summer we meet on the King George V Field outside the Guide Hut and in winter it’s the Banchory Sports Centre at the Academy on Raemoir Road.

See our Facebook page or website www.banchoryrunningclub.com for more details, phone numbers and contacts.

I identify closely with the analogy that running is an honest sport. It’s just you and the road and it doesn’t matter what you wear, what kit you use or where, when or with whom you run - just run and enjoy.

The fit finishers pictured at the Glenlivet 10km race are from left to right, Lesley Young, Helen Everard and Wendy Gilles.

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Denis Law Community Football Festival returns

bigger and better

Aberdeen Sports Village (ASV) is set to welcome more than 1300 participants to the annual Denis Law Legacy Trust Community Football Festival. ASV who partner the Trust, is playing host to the Football Festival, which this year has been extended to run from 11 May to 15 July.

The event, will see individuals of all ages participate in a variety of sporting activities, and ASV are introducing an educational element to the Festival in order to remind the younger generation about the legendary status of football hero Denis Law, who originates from the Granite City.

Denis has been a huge influence and driving factor in the development of the Festival in the city, giving people of all ages the opportunity to play the game he loves.

The Community Football Festival, which is held in partnership with the Scottish Football Association, Aberdeen Football Club, Aberdeen Football Club Community Trust and Streetsport, will provide as many people as possible with the opportunity to participate in football related activities whilst educating them about the sport. It will include a number of activities including a walking football festival, coach education, ladies five-a-side football, corporate seven’s, a Streetsport evening and many more skills and technique training opportunities Denis Law Legacy Trust are delighted for the support of the key sponsors including Nexen Petroleum UK Limited and Langstane Press.

A family fun day will also take place on Sunday 10 July, where over 1,300 guests will visit ASV to enjoy a fun-filled day of games and activities for all ages.

To find out more about the Denis Law Legacy Trust Community Football Festival or for more information on Aberdeen Sports Village please contact ASV on 01224 or visit the website www.aberdeensportsvillage.com.

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Majority of clients will be happy, well balanced people with hair growth concerns that are purely ‘cosmetic’; others may be self-conscious or even quite distressed when they take their first tentative steps through the door.

I may frequently encounter the perceived problem of hirsutism (male pattern hair growth on females) I can offer helpful and objective advice plus information to the client. In some cases where I feel there may be some abnormal systemic condition I will refer the client to their gp who may make a referral to a specialist, but in the vast majority of cases there is no underlying medical pathology and treatment at my centre is the usual outcome.

The advice and treatment offered should be sufficient to resolve any normal problem, and the result is usually a restored sense of confidence and wellbeing in the client.

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5 Greens Lasagne Serves 2-4 depending on appetite.

Preparation time 15 minutes Cooking time 20-30 minutes.

A bunch of spring onions Few anchovies in oil (optional) 3 cloves of garlic 175g asparagus 175g broccoli 250g frozen peas 150g frozen broad beans Handful fresh mint 150ml single cream 1/2 lemon (zested) 150-200ml vegetable stock 250g cottage cheese 1 packet lasagne sheets (dried or fresh) Parmesan cheese Fresh thyme (or a pinch of dried thyme) Method Half fill and boil the kettle.

Pour a little oil from the anchovies (if using) into a thick-bottomed saucepan and place on a medium heat. If not using anchovies use a tablespoon of olive oil. Finely slice the spring onions and half of the anchovies and then add them to the saucepan.

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Roughly chop the mint leaves then add them to the saucepan along with the cream. Grate in the zest of the lemon to taste.

When the vegetables are soft, use a potato masher to mash some of the filling to create texture. Add the vegetable stock; bring to the boil before lowering to a simmer and adding half the cottage cheese.

Give everything a good stir and cook for a few more minutes.

Preheat the oven to 200째C. Take the vegetables off the heat and spoon around one third to a half of the mixture into a deep lasagne dish (approx dimensions 20cm x 15cm). Top with a lasagne sheet and a generous grating of parmesan cheese.

Crush the cloves of garlic into the pan and fry until soft but not too coloured (burnt garlic is bitter).

Repeat the layers of vegetable and lasagne sheets until you have used all of the filling and then top with a final sheet. I prefer less pasta to filling so use fewer layers but it works as well with three layers.

Snap the woody ends from the asparagus and discard. Finely slice the remaining stems asparagus into 1.5cm pieces. Break the broccoli into small florets of a similar size and add both broccoli and asparagus to the pan with a splash of boiling water from the kettle.

Mix the remaining 250g of cottage cheese with a splash of boiled water and then spread over the lasagne.

Sprinkle over the thyme along with another good grating of parmesan and a final drizzle of olive oil.

After five minutes, add the peas and broad beans along with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Stir well.

Bake in the oven for around 15 minutes until the topping has browned. Serve immediately with a green salad.

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Tales from NE Ceilidhs - Strange gigs

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very ceilidh is different, although some are more unpredictable than others. We used to find 21st birthday celebrations were nearly always good, but birthdays for 18 years old were difficult because it was so hard to get them to dance - then we had a couple of really great evenings with this age group... But every band will have experienced nights when no-one seems to want to dance and others when there is no stopping them. Two of our best nights were at a Scottish-Indian wedding in St Andrews, and at Crathes with a group of international students from Austria, Spain and Italy, none of whom had ever experienced a ceilidh before.

The Baker’s Do was a Christmas party for the staff of a northeast baker. It had been

booked nine months earlier by the son of the master baker. Just before we started the faither stood up and announced that “I wint ye a tae ken I didnae book this Band, an’ a dinna ken fit like it wi’ turn oot”.

What an encouraging start! And at first it did seem we were all going at crosspurposes - but then with a few helpful requests from the dancers it all began to come together and in the end the evening went really well.

Then there was The Nightmare Wedding where one family had booked a disco and the other our band. The two groups didn’t seem to see eye to eye at all and sat on opposite sides of the Hall glowering at each other. We were on first, but it was hard work getting anyone to dance and the atmosphere was leaden. As soon as our time was up we escaped as quickly as possible and so, we noticed, did many of the guests. Oh dear. Sadly, the marriage didn’t last long either, we heard that they separated within a few months.

The Town House gig had been booked by an international Medical Research group, to follow their conference dinner in the Aberdeen Town House. The venue was a large and beautiful upper room. It had been booked for months. We arrived when they were still eating their dinner

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15 but then, a Town House official stopped us setting up the PA: “There’ll be nae dancing here, the flair’ll nae tak it!“ How do you run a ceilidh when there’s no dancing allowed because the floor isn’t up to it? The answer, after a quick consultation (thank goodness they were still eating, which gave us a breather) was to get the audience on our side by explaining the situation, then play some tunes that they would have danced too, to sing some Scottish songs (happily we could all sing a bit) and to tell a few jokes. All in all it went remarkably well and we were quite pleased with ourselves.

The Pittodrie Disabled Football Supporters had booked us for their annual get together. When they booked we asked what they would like in the way of dances and they said just the usual mixture. We repeated the question nearer the time and got the same answer: just what you usually do. When we arrived they were only part way through their meal, which gave us the chance to notice that they were (as we maybe should have had some inkling of from the name of the group) all in wheelchairs, each with a carer. Time for some hasty adaptation again... Happily,

by the time they had finished eating, we had reinvented some of the dances for carers pushing wheelchairs. These went surprisingly well, and we felt that we had given the company satisfaction and ourselves a novel (and also very satisfying) experience.

The (well, maybe best not name them) ... booked us two years running. The first year it had been hard work getting them to dance but the second was worse. The drink is very reasonably priced at their hall, and this had been taken advantage of by most of those present. By the end of the evening we were really struggling to get even a single set on the floor. When we got to the Cumberland Square Eight, the dancers were so drunk that they were incapable of doing the moves. For the first time ever we had to abandon a dance because of inebriation. Fortunately it was more or less the end of the evening and we could bow out with Auld Lang Syne, which anyone who can (more or less) stand up can join in!

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16 For him, inspiration just wouldn’t let go. Having sampled a few local drinks in the Caribean, he began to wonder if it might be possible to produce rum in Scotland. The idea kept nagging at him until he thought he’d better find out a bit more about how rum was produced. He tried to arrange a visit to a local rum distillery, only to be refused at every turn. However, this lack of knowledge didn’t put him off, and by the time he returned to Scotland he had a name for his ‘yet-to-be-created product’, Dark Matter.

But an idea and a name is just the start. It’s at this moment most people would be put off, well aware that great ideas usually seem more attractive when relaxing away from home and dreaming on an idyllic beach. But as soon as Jim was home, he set about persuaded his brother, John, that making rum in Scotland was seriously do-able.

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It has a mysterious, intriguing name, an indication of the innovative imagination that lies behind one of Scotland’s most unusual products.

It’s also a name to remember. After all, Dark Matter is the first and only rum to be produced in Scotland. As the company celebrates its first birthday, it looks like it’s here to stay.

Several years ago Jim Ewen was on holiday in the Dominican Republic, relaxing with friends and family over a few cocktails. Having worked in the oil industry for some time, he was set for a change and was keen to start his own business.

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A long period of research began, followed by the practicalities of how to finance this endeavour.

It is never easy to raise funds for any new enterprise, but this was something so new, so different and so unusual that it was particularly difficult to attract support.

However, eventually perseverance paid off and Jim and John were set to start. A suitable premises where the product could be produced and bottled was sought and found in the heart of Deeside. The North Banchory Company were welcoming and helped the brothers to establish themselves in a business unit. Cory Mason, a distiller then based at Herriot Watt University’s Institute of Brewing and Distilling, was brought on board as his expertise would work out how to produce the ideal rum. Equipment was acquired, testing and tasting ensued, a delicious spiced rum was perfected and finally the first bottle of Dark Matter was a reality.

A year later, Dark Matter has over 350 stockists throughout Scotland, word is spreading, sales continue to grow and already the company has won considerable accolades, most notably The Rum Masters’ Gold Award for 2016. Jim says

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17 the North East of Scotland has always had a taste for dark rum, a remnant from trading days perhaps, and the same can be said of Glasgow. But now he detects a change in the attitude to rum in Scotland and the UK as a whole. In the late 90s vodka went through a resurgence in popularity, and recently gin has become the ‘in thing’. But as people like to sample something new, cocktails are popular and different tastes are always intriguing, rum is becoming an increasingly popular option.

So how should we consume Dark Matter?

Everyone has heard of Rum and Coke, but Jim has two favourite suggestions to keep our taste buds entertained. There’s a ‘Dark ’n’ Stormy’, (rum, ginger beer or ale with a wedge of lime) or an ‘Old-Fashioned’ (angostura bitters, orange

and a sugar cube).

Whatever takes your fancy, it looks like rum is set for a resurgence. It’s good to know a business based in Deeside is set to play a such an inspired part in Scotland’s drinks industry.

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19 lucky few who has something in common with 2015 Mercury Prize Nominated ESKA! ESKA, one of music’s best kept secrets, has arisen and taken flight with her own and unique sound. Prices: £16.01 to £18.00 _________________________ Thu 8 Sep 2016 At: 8:00PM Rowdy Woomble Performs’My Secret Is My Silence’ Beyond Presents are pleased to announce Roddy Woomble’s ‘My Secret Is My silence’ 10 year anniversary tour. Prices: £15.40 _________________________ Wed 28 Sep 2016 At: 7:00PM RSC: Cymbeline (12A) (Live Screening) Cymbeline is a ruler of a divided Britain. When Innogen, the only living heir, marries her sweetheart in secret, an enraged Cymbeline banishes him. But a powerful figure behind the throne is plotting to seize power and murder them both. Innogen embarks on a dangerous journey that will reunite Cymbeline with a lost heir and reconcile the young lovers.

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Sunglasses It’s really important to wear sunglasses, to protect your eyes against harmful ultraviolet (UV) light. UV rays can cause damage to your eyes which could lead to cataracts. These cause clouding of the lens, reduced vision and even blindness if left untreated. Most sunglasses now filter out both UVA and UVB rays.

There is a vast array of sunglasses to choose from including prescription sunglasses. There may be a few styles that aren‘t suitable for your prescription but an expert can advise on this.

It is important to think about the shape of your face to determine which sunglasses may suit you best. Decide whether your face is heart shaped, round, oval or square, as this will help you work out whether square frames, cat’s eye shape, aviator style, shield, oversized or sport may work best for you. Those with heartshaped faces will generally find that frames that are wider at the top than the bottom will look best, whilst oversized, rectangular and angular frames will counterbalance a round face and shallow rectangular frames will visually shorten a long face.

Think about your colouring too. What frame colours will suit your skin tone and hair colouring? Those who are fair may find pastel shades or transparent frames most complimentary. Of course you may want to make a statement and choose a bolder frame.

Sunglass lenses are usually plastic for increased durability and versatility. Some opticians offer a range of different colour lenses from the more traditional browns and greys to yellows, blues and green. Different tints suit particular circumstances such as green for enhancing contrast and thus being really helpful for those who play sports like golf.

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21 There are a variety of tints too. Dark tints are best for mountains and sea and lightly-tinted for more urban and general environments.

All sunglasses reduce brightness, but to reduce glare as well, you need polarized lenses. They are particularly effective when driving, skiing or fishing as they block glare increase contrast.

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Check out the latest looks at your local optician or fashion chain.

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How to Get Started With Family History You know when a new series of Long Lost Families has returned to TV because of the loud sniffs and copious tears witnessed in our front room, as we watch people being reunited after years of separation.

It’s one of several TV programmes designed to bring families - past and present, alive or dead - together again. Others include Heir Hunters and Who Do You Think You Are? I’m addicted to them all!

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Next, visit websites devoted to family research, where you can look up information, order certificates and record your details. Some of the most popular include My Heritage, Ancestry and Find My Past. In most cases there is a charge for their services, but there are various payment options and generally they are not too expensive.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints hosts a website called Family Search which offers free membership and exchange of information with other likeminded people. It is one of the largest databases in the world and is a great starting place for beginners.

In addition, you can subscribe to websites (often for free) or purchase software to help you organise and manage your information. Family Tree Maker and Family Roots are two that I am familiar with. In addition to entering names and details, you can upload photos and videos and really start building up a picture of what you and your relatives are like.

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Achieve your 10,000 Paces the Easy Way!

exercise with a friend or socialise with people in the bar afterwards but this somewhat defeats the object.

Tim Sant, Head of Dance for Ceroc, the largest dance organisation in the U.K, says, “Many people are happy to undertake pastimes and hobbies that improve their social circle and provide them with an element of fun. If exercise can be combined with this all of the boxes are ticked and more importantly if all of the boxes are ticked, people will not only continue with the exercise, but will revel in it.

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ith growing concerns about obesity across the U.K, the government recently issued health warnings, resulting in a recommendation that everyone should take 10,000 paces every day.

People have been advised to take extra trips up and down their stairs at home. Workers have been told to park further away from the office and to walk that extra distance, whilst parents have been encouraged to prise their children away from their computers in favour of more active play.

Intention is a wonderful thing, but how easy is it really to rack up those 10,000 paces and who is actually hitting their target?

Traditional exercise like going to the gym, aerobics classes and jogging are obviously going to have an overall positive affect on your fitness, appearance and health, but the word “exercise” still repels some of us.

Even when we finally bite the bullet and join a gym how many of us continue with the regime?

How many of us pay our gym membership thinking it will make us go - only to find it’s money down the drain?

So what is it that stops us?

In actual fact nothing, except that the forms of exercise mentioned are very individual and consequently can be quite anti-social. You can

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If dance is one of the answers the question is how will it affect our fitness levels and how many of those 10,000 paces will be used?

Toni Whitehouse, mother of two and self-confessed Ceroc addict tried wearing a pedometer during a normal Ceroc night and was amazed at the results.

“I bought a pedometer after the ‘10,000 pace’ hype started and I found it really tough to hit my target even when I opted to walk the kids to school,” said Toni. “When I used it at Ceroc I couldn’t believe the results! In just one evening of dance I managed to rack up more than 12,000 paces and, what’s more, I was having fun doing it!”

Ceroc is a fun and social partner dance which originates from French Jive - a combination of Rock ‘n’ Roll and Swing dancing but without complicated footwork. It’s easy to learn and because you continually change partners you are likely to dance with 20 or more people in a night and will probably meet up to 70 others!

All this suggests that Ceroc is a form of exercise that really works to get you fit - and stay fit!

There are over 120 Ceroc nights in operation across the U.K so the likelihood is that there is a class nearby for you to attend. For more information about your closest venue visit - www.cerocscotland.com or call 07813 269372.

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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 Banchory Bowling Club Dee Street Visitors Welcome Tennis and Putting also available Banchory Christian Fellowship Church Friday Club.

For all children Primary 1 to 7. Every Friday during the school term, 4.15pm to 6pm. Snack, Bible Stories, Games and Crafts. All welcome. No charge.

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 Cardiac Rehab Exercise Classes Banchory Sports Centre, Raemoir Road Mon 11.30 – 12.30pm Fri 11 – 12pm Telephone: 01888 569160 E-mail info@gcra.org.uk Banchory Community Badminton Club All abilities and ages welcome, Friday, 9.30-11.00am, 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 Day Centre For older people in the Banchory area who are unable to get about easily, to get together in a friendly environment. Dalvenie Resource Centre, Banchory.

Thursdays 9.30am - 3.45pm. Contact Cathy Gedik 01330 824180 or Denise Roberts 01330 823565 Banchory Hatha Yoga Thursday 11-12 Deeside Dance Centre + Wednesday 7-9 Dalvenie Gardens Contact- yogalisa@hotmail.co.uk or visit www.yogalisa.wix.com/yoga-banchory 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

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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.

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

Banchory Running Club A road running club for all ages and abilities. www.banchoryrunningclub.com Banchory Senior Citizens Club Our club meets at Banchory Episcopal Church hall at 2 pm 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 Phone 01330 822977 or o1330 824404 Banchory Scottish Country Dancing Takes place at the Town Hall Banchory on Wednesdays 7.30-9.30 Everyone welcome. Have fun dancing, meet new people, enjoy the music.

Contact Clare 01330 822333 or Cathy 01330 824180 Banchory Singers are a mixed voice Community Choir. Meet at the West Church on Banchory High Street, each Wednesday evening during school term time.

7.15pm to 9.30 pm. Further info about the choir can be found on www. banchorysingers.co.uk Banchory Sports Centre AB315XP t: 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.

Banchory - Woodside 2’s Group Tues & Thurs sessions 09.45 -11.30 am For children of 22 mths to 3 yrs Burnett Park Pavillion Banchory Email: woodside2sandplaygroup@gmail.com 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

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Garden View Bring on the biological warfare!

I’m a huge fan of biological warfare. But before you all write in to complain about my radical stance, I’m really not talking about anthrax and Ebola: I’m talking about using nature to tip the balance in favour of us gardeners.

Ladybirds are my favourite biological control.

They feast on aphids (greenfly) and during their year long lifespan they can scoff 5000 of them! Ladybird larvae are long and black with orange spots. They look a bit mean but don’t be tempted to squish them as they are also voracious aphid-eaters.

Lacewing larvae eat 300 aphids each before turning into adult lacewings and guzzling down even more, and even the much maligned wasp has a taste for greenfly so don’t be too quick to swat it with your gardening glove; it’s actually protecting your roses.

The beautiful song thrush is in decline, but it loves to eat slugs and snails. Thrushes were very susceptible to slug-bait poison based on methiocarb and this was banned by the EU in 2014. The most common ingredient now is metaldehyde which is still very toxic to many garden beasts (as well as domestic animals).

And slug bait is a very inefficient way to dispose of your slug population anyway, reducing it on average by just 10%.

Frogs and toads are great slug-eaters, as are hedgehogs. The former can be encouraged by providing them with a tiny pond: it really doesn’t have to be much bigger than a bucket sunk into the ground.

Hedgehogs prefer a pile of logs to hide under, or you could invest in a hedgehog house. There are many handsome ones about, though if you’re a bit of a handyman you could probably make one yourself.

The big new thing in biological pest control in recent years was the arrival of pre-packed

nematodes and mites. Nematodes are tiny parasites which are watered on to a problem area when the soil temperature is 10C or greater.

The nematodes enter the pest and reproduce inside it, killing it in the process. When the pest dies they are then released back into the soil, ready to infect new pests. There are nematodes to target slugs, vine weevils and ants.

Predatory mites are also available to target red spider mite and thrips.

All of these methods have the advantage of targeting a particular pest very specifically without causing damage to the environment.

Of course with organic gardening you’re unlikely to get a pristine plot but don’t despair about the odd blemish. See it as a positive sign that you care about the environment and the wildlife in your garden then repeat after me, blemishes are beautiful...

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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 £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

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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 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

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Banchory West Church Join us for Worship every Sunday at 10.30, with activities for all ages.

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The God Question, three-week series, begins on Tuesday 17 May at 19.00 - an informal and informative discussion group open to all We are pleased to host Christian Aid Week events on Friday 20 May from 10.00 with refreshments and stalls Mums-Bumps-Babies meet every Friday from 10.0012.00 to chat, play and enjoy a cuppa Come along to Friday Coffees from 10.00 till 12.00 every Friday - well-known local place to meet friends and enjoy fantastic homebakes Enquiries: office@banchorywestchurch.com or 01330 822006

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clubs and classes...

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 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, 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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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

Classes outwith the area...

Ceilidh Classes: First Tuesday each month at South St Nicholas Church in Kincorth 7:30 - 9:00 - £5 each session. 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.

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 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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Aberdeenshire Libraries now provides a new resource – British Newspaper Archive which can be accessed online in any Aberdeenshire library.

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here are over 10 million fully searchable pages, featuring more than 200 newspaper titles, dating from 1710 to 1955, from all over the UK and Ireland. Local newspapers include the Aberdeen, Banffshire and Stonehaven Journals, the Peterhead Sentinel, Aberdeen Evening Express and Aberdeen Herald.

British Newspaper Archive is a rich source of news articles which cover every aspect news from major events such as the World Wars and sinking of the Titanic to local community happenings.

Family history enthusiasts can view birth, marriage and death notices as well as related announcements such as engagements, anniversaries, in memoriam, obituaries, birthdays and congratulations.

In addition users can view illustrations, such as photographs, maps and editorial cartoons, advertisements, including classifieds and shipping notices, and letters to the editor There is a My Research area where you can store and organise articles you have viewed for future access. Notes can also be added to any of the articles.

It’s free to search but to view the original newspaper pages you need to be in one of our libraries and sign in to the service (after registering the first time) Access details are available at Banchory Library.

If you have any queries please contact your local library or email libraries@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

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