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June. Weather, to date, hasn’t been too shabby. Gardens are blooming and business is booming!

Last month I was off on a dance weekend to Skipton in North Yorkshire. The drive down was beautiful. Stopped to drop my mum at my cousin’s house and then on to my dance venue, right beside the canal. Great fun, great company, lots of exercise and plenty laughs. It really is an enjoyable way to keep-fit. For those that want to keep-fit closer to home - then there are Zumba classes now being held at the new community facility on North Deeside Road in Cults. For those wishing to have a healthier diet then why not follow the tips on growing your own vegetables. Something I keep meaning to do! Lettuce apparently only takes a matter of weeks to grow.

I have just had a large shed built in the garden. The idea being this will be my “new” office. Once I get the floor down and painted that is. I will share a photo once it is complete. Life at gazette magazines is very hectic at the moment as I’m planning to take

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a chunk of time off this summer as I head over to Australia to visit family and friends. So the deadline for the next magazine is brought forward slightly to 04 July, perfect to advertise any events happening in August and September. Also don’t forget to update your clubs and classes pages if you have new winter time slots etc.

The International Youth Festival will be on in July and I do hope you manage to pop along and enjoy some of the events. I believe the programme will be coming out in the free newspaper soon.

Have a lovely summer and I’ll catch you with the August/September magazine.

So why not re-fill your cuppa and enjoy the rest of the magazine.

Until the next issue, Sue Our next deadline is 20 June for Area 1 and the Deeside magazines 04 July for Area 2 and the Kingswells magazines

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compromising situation. Whatever the drop-out Biff and the hapless Happy decide to do with their lives, Loman himself is all washed up as a salesman and facing a precipice. Arthur Miller’s play is set using a series of flashbacks as we watch this family and their own American Dream vaporise before our very eyes. Loman commits one final act of desperation for his sons, and the reader is left to decide whether or not he was heroic in the end.

With Fathers’ Day just around the corner we thought we’d put together a collection of books about dads and their offspring.

Whether they’re doting or disastrous, destructive or departed, this is a day for celebrating the role of these most influential of men.

The Road Cormac McCarthy Although this book is set in a post-apocalyptic world and is, quite frankly, a bit terrifying, it’s a fantastic tale of a man who’ll do anything to protect his boy. Together they walk through the battered remnants of America, heading to the coast and hoping for salvation, with only each other to rely on. The landscape is brutal, chilling and ash-ridden and father and son must find food and shelter where they can, away from the dangers that lie in wait. Often described as a masterpiece, Cormac McCarthy’s novel is haunting and yet reassuring that the bond between parent and child can withstand anything.

Danny the Champion of the World Roald Dahl ‘The most marvellous and exciting father a boy ever had’- you can’t do much better than that accolade.

Nine year old Danny idolises his father and adores hearing his fantastic stories and tales of daring-do.

Danny’s seemingly simple existence is his own personal bliss: growing up in a traveller’s caravan and tinkering with cars in his spare time. Then his dad comes up with a master plan in the form of a pheasant-snatching adventure and Danny’s world becomes that much more exciting. Roald Dahl’s story of a boy and his love and admiration for his dad is so heartwarming, you’ll want to start finding the extraordinary in the ordinary and realise that you too, can be the champion of the world.

Death of a Salesman Arthur Miller There’s no way that Willy Loman is winning any Father of the Year prizes anytime soon and yet his son Happy is determined to follow in his father’s footsteps. His other son, Biff has more of the measure of the man having once caught his father in a

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To Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee Show me the person who wouldn’t want Atticus Finch as their father-figure. Atticus is an attorney and is often hailed as being the personification of all that is moral and just. He’s adored by his two children, Scout and Jem who try to make sense of the happenings in the sleepy southern town of Maycomb, Alabama. Atticus must face the disapproving eyes of the town’s residents as he defends Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping a white woman. Scout and her brother Jem aren’t allowed into the courtroom but they sneak in and hide out on the ‘coloured balcony’ to watch their father in action, and the trial that will change Maycomb forever.

And When Did You Last See Your Father?

Blake Morrison In his memoirs, the author recounts his relationship with his own father, throughout his dad’s life and after his death. It raises questions as to whether or not we ever see our parents as adults in their own right, or simply as our parents. How do we deal with family secrets and is it destructive to reveal them? Do we ever really get to know our parents and how they view the world? It might be time to put the kettle on, call the folks and see if there are any skeletons in the closet.

Darth Vader and Son Jeffrey Brown A bit of light relief comes in the form of Jeffrey Brown’s ponderings over Darth Vader’s propensity for fatherhood. What if Vader uttering the immortal words, “Luke, I am your father” opened the floodgates for some father-son bonding and making up for lost time across the galaxies. What if he was completely misinterpreted and it was a just a stern telling off from daddy? Brown’s comic illustrations reveal life as it could have been if he and Luke had been able to build a relationship and end up as allies rather than enemies, revealing what a hands-on dad Lord Vader could really have been.

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Aberdeen Mountain Rescue Team is 50 Aberdeen Mountain Rescue Team celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and to mark the occasion a number of events are being planned across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire to give the public in Grampian an insight into the Team’s work in 2014 and to help raise vital funds for the charity.

On Saturday 12th July the Team will be in Union Square, Aberdeen from 10am to 5pm to give the public an opportunity to meet the Team, ask any questions and see the sort of equipment and communications that they use – they will also have a number of pieces of equipment from the 1960s.

On 11th September, Mark Beaumont, record-breaking long-distance Scottish cyclist, adventurer, broadcaster, documentary maker and author will give a talk, fresh from the Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton relay.

On 1st November there will be a fundraising ceilidh at the Hilton Treetops, Aberdeen, with dancing to Ceol Mhor.

Although based in Westhill, Aberdeen Mountain Rescue Team’s area of operation covers all of the Grampian Region, including Deeside, Donside and the Cairngorms.

Whilst the 35 members of the team give their time for free, each year the Aberdeen & St. John Mountain Rescue Association has to raise approximately £40,000 in order to pay for equipment and other running costs such as the equipment, communications, insurance, fuel, vehicles etc …

Whilst many call outs are rescuing hill walkers and climbers in the mountains, a large number of callouts involve searches

for missing persons and these can be anywhere within the Grampian Region. So far this year the team have been involved in nine separate call outs with one being a multi-day search.

Every one of the Team members is a volunteer. They all have jobs, families and other requests on their time. However, they put everything to one side, once the call is made, to go out and help search for and rescue anyone that is missing or injured and needs assistance.

AMRT relies on donations and sponsorship from the public and businesses within their operational area.

Dawn MacKinnon, Chairman of the Aberdeen Mountain Rescue Association said: “Over 50 years many people owe their lives to the Team and Teams like ours who head to the hills, or glens or even remote parts of Aberdeenshire and the Grampians often in atrocious weather conditions. Whilst there has been many changes over the years in terms of equipment, and especially communications what has not changed is the willingness of volunteers to forfeit their time in order to help others. We really hope that the people of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire will come to see our exhibit and hear our talk, meet the Team members and also support our fundraising. “ Check out our website www.amrt.org.uk or follow us on Facebook for more details.

Alternatively contact us by email at association@amrt.org.uk

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Small steps towards a prize-winning future Kate McLelland The old adage says that “everyone has at least one novel in them” but for some inexperienced writers the thought of writing a novel is a bit like climbing Everest in carpet slippers with only a length of washing line to keep you from falling. For that reason many aspiring authors give up before they’ve even started, and that’s regrettable as these days there are so many other routes writers can take if they want to flex their creative muscles.

that gives inspiration or help to others.

If you’re not driven to write about a particular topic or cause, then you might want to try your hand at composing short stories. Flash Fiction – a genre of ultra-short fiction that applies to stories of up to 1,000 words – has recently grown in popularity.

If you want to have a go at writing Flash Fiction there are a number of online competitions you can enter, but beware those sites that charge exorbitant fees to participate. The website www.flash500.com charges a relatively low fee of £5 to take part in competitions, for which participants have the chance to win up to £300.

So where should you start?

It’s natural to lack confidence when you first start to write, but fortunately there is a lot of training and support available to fledgling writers. If you fancy writing serials or short stories for women’s magazines, you can attend a Woman’s Weekly fiction workshop in London for around £65. If romantic fiction is your thing, you can pick up hints and tips on Mills and Boon’s website (www.millsandboon.co.uk) and find out how to submit a story to their editors.

The internet has revolutionised the way writers interact with their readership and blogging has become a new art form in the world of online communication. It can take the form of an online diary or may simply record the writer’s observations on life.

Writing can be an isolating pastime so you may prefer to join a writer’s group. The National Association of Writers’ Groups (www. nawg.co.uk) can provide information on local meetings, or guide you to collaborate with other writers online.

Websites such as Wordpress, Tumblr, Blogger and Weebly all host blog sites and most will offer a basic, free entry so you can establish your presence as a blogger. If you are happy to direct your blog to friends and acquaintances alone, that’s fine, but if you have ambitions to become a star blogger with a following of thousands then you’ll need to offer something truly original

Finally, it goes without saying that the best way to gain literary skills is to soak up the work of high quality writers such as Charles Dickens or Virginia Woolf. If you’re not sure where to start with contemporary authors then you could search through the lists of nominees for high profile fiction awards such as the Man Booker Prize. It may seem like an impossible dream now, but there may come a time when your own name features on that list!

Writing for pleasure is a low-cost, easily manageable activity that may even –on occasion - offer financial rewards. Flexibility is the keyword and it’s up to you to decide how much time you spend writing, what subjects you write about and whether you invest any money to support your endeavours.

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The MBC Festival Art Exhibition will be the first event of the Festival again this year.

It will take place on the weekend of 23rd and 24th August, at the Phoenix Centre in Newton Dee Village in Bieldside.

Artists who live, work, attend church in Cults, Bieldside and Milltimber are eligible to exhibit in this lovely venue.

Information on the details for exhibiting will be available to pick up from Cults Post Office, Cults Library or the Blue Door Charity shop in Bieldside from around the end of June.

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Beer at Home

By Ted Bruning It’s flaming June, when the UK is at her best.

Wimbledon. Cricket. Strawberries. Punting.

That sort of thing. So on a pleasantly warm June day, what more suitable refreshment could there be than a nice cold lager? Because let’s face it, that’s what we drink in summer.

But you don’t have to go for ordinary. Treat yourself to a genuine imported lager, one you haven’t tried before. I’ve picked two, one from Germany (which isn’t actually the historic home of lager – the Czech Republic is, but that’s another story), and one from Poland.

Let’s start with Warsteiner from Westphalia.

North-West Germany is known for decidedly bitter lagers such as Jever and Bitburger, but Warsteiner at 4.8% abv is altogether different. It’s very, very pale for a start – almost colourless, in fact. The aroma is grassy-fresh, with a hint of bready yeast giving way to a suggestion of ginger. The palate is soft and light and the finish is slightly sweet, a bit peachy, with just a faint hop bitterness. An ice-cream soda of a beer.

Tyskie comes from Tychy in Silesia, which was German from 1742 to 1945. The brewing tradition here is German; but the Poles are expert at brewing strong, muscular lagers and Tyskie at 5.6% is certainly muscular. The nose is rich and malty as you’d expect, but the palate is altogether different: quite sharp and tangy, a hint of lime, not malty at all. The finish is bitter and creamy at the same time, with a bit more of that thirst-quenching lime sourness. A beautiful beer – but treat it with respect!

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MBC Festival 2014 We look forward to welcoming you at the events below!

Art Exhibition - Phoenix Centre, Newton Dee

Sat 23 and Sun 24 Aug (10am - 5pm)

Mainly Music - Hillview Community Church

Sat 23 Aug (10am - noon)

Kids Come and Try - Cults Primary School

Sat 23 Aug (2 - 4pm)

Comedy Night with Andy Kind - St Devenick’s Church

Sat 23 Aug (7.30pm)

Music in the Sanctuary - Cults Parish Church (with the Atholl Smith Jazz Band)

Sun 24 Aug (7 - 8pm)

Tennis Open Evening - Cults Tennis Club

Mon 25 Aug (from 6.30pm)

Bowling Open Day - Cults Bowling Club

Wed 27 Aug (from 7pm)

Flower, Chair Art, and Calligraphy Exhibition Cults Parish Church

Thurs 28 - Sat 30 Aug (10am - 4pm)

Leprosy Coffee Morning - Cults Kirk Centre

Sat 30 Aug (10am - noon)

DAWGS’ Children’s Dog Show - Cults Kirk Centre

Sat 30 Aug (10am - noon)

Family Fun Day - St Devenick’s Church

Sat 30 Aug (1 - 4pm)

Open Day - Simeon and Cairnlee Houses

Sun 31 Aug (2 - 4pm)

Children’s Treasure Hunt - Cults Old Station

Sun 31 Aug (2pm)

Musical Evening - Cults Parish Church (with Northfield Community Band)

Sun 31 Aug (7 - 8pm)

Square Dancing - WRI Hall

Mon 1 Sept (7.30 - 9pm)

Fit Folk 55+ - Hillview Community Church

Wed 3 Sept (10 - 11am)

For more details on these events, contact: John Page (Chairman): 867988 Joyce Wright (Secretary): 867398 Christine Cole (Art Exhibition): 868436

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Plotting a vegetable garden

By Pippa Greenwood Even the smallest garden can find space to grow vegetables. Start now and you can enjoy delicious home-grown salads all summer long.

Producing useful quantities of your own vegetables doesn’t take up as much space as you might imagine. There’s a lot you can plant out or grow from seed right now that will give you some super-tasty, succulent, and top-quality salads in just a few weeks’ time. And salad leaves grown in ornamental pots can be as decorative as they are nutritious.

Before you get sowing or planting, choose the right containers. Big ones are easier to maintain than small ones; and of course bigger pots mean more produce. Go for something of at least 30cm (12in) in diameter, larger if possible.

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As salad crops tend to be pretty short-term there’s no need to spend a fortune on compost. Ideally choose a good-quality multi-purpose compost, but you can get perfectly acceptable results with the contents of a growing-bag. I find the quality of the compost in these isn’t all that brilliant, but for the time you need it – and provided you keep it well-fertilised – it’ll be adequate.

If you grow your own salad leaves you can get precisely the mix you like best. There are plenty of eye-catching lettuces such as the frilly Lollo, either a gorgeous bright-green standard Lollo a burgundy-tinged Lollo Rosso or a mixture of both. Treat them as cut-and-come-again crops, snipping off the leaves as you want them but not cutting into to the base, then they’ll put out new shoots and keep cropping for longer.

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sheltered from the wind yet still get enough sun.

You may prefer to raise some of your crops in pots and grow them on a bit before planting them out. The garden containers will always be full and looking their best, even while you’re harvesting them. The new plantings will very quickly blend in with the old, and all summer long you’ll have a garden that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the tastebuds.

Baby beet leaves are a popular salad ingredient, too. Choose a variety like Bull’s Blood for the prettiest leaves or grow any of the standard varieties, and you’ll also get a great-tasting root crop later on. I generally harvest the young leaves a few at a time but let the plant produce a root too.

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There are still plenty of tomato plants in the shops now, but hunt carefully to find the ones that are still in top condition. If you choose an outdoor variety it can be grown in a pot on its own, and if you have a big enough container you can grow some other salad ingredients around the edge of the container.

If you’re after some fire in your cooking, a chilli pepper thrives in a pot in a warm and very sheltered spot as do sweet peppers.

Fresh herbs can make a salad more interesting too. Choose your favourites and either grow them in a dedicated herb pot with extra grit in the compost for good drainage, or even consider popping a few in with your main crops.

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Lemon Curd Cookies

Method 1 Place the butter and sugar in a large bowl and beat together until light and fluffy. Beat in the lemon zest and egg then sift over the flour and mix to a crumbly dough.

2 Gather the mixture together with your hands and knead on a floured surface until smooth.

Flatten to a disc shape, wrap in cling film and chill in the fridge for about 45 minutes.

3 Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°F/gas mark 4. Line two baking sheets with baking parchment.

4 Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to a 5mm thickness and using a 6cm round cookie cutter stamp out 16 circles, re-rolling the dough as necessary.

Crisp and buttery with a tangy lemon flavour these delicious home-made cookies taste divine. You can change the flavourings if liked, try orange zest with fine shred marmalade or replace 1tbsp of the flour with cocoa powder and fill with chocolate and hazelnut spread for a moreish choc and nut version!

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6 Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until pale golden.

Cool for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire cooling rack and leave to cool completely. Serve dusted with icing sugar.

TIP The chilled dough will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days. Leave at room temperature for about 20 minutes to allow the dough to soften a little before rolling out otherwise it may crack.

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5 Place the circles of dough on the baking sheets. Spoon about ½ teaspoon of lemon curd in the centre of each circle then pull up two sides of the each circle and pinch together tightly to seal.

Chill in the fridge for a further 30 minutes.

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GLAZED CHICKEN KEBABS WITH SWEET POTATO MASH These quick chicken kebabs with a tangy chilli glaze are perfect for a mid-week supper. Sweet potatoes cook just as quickly as ordinary potatoes, just make sure they are cut into even-sized chunks and take care not to overcook them.

Serves 4 Ready in 25 minutes Ingredients 450g chicken breast fillets, cut into cubes 2 small red onions, peeled and cut into thin wedges 2 tsp sunflower oil 1 kg sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 25g butter 2 tbsp crème fraiche 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce 1 tbsp runny honey 2 tsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp fresh chopped coriander Salt and freshly ground black pepper Method 1 Thread the chicken cubes and onion wedges onto four wooden skewers. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and brush all over with sunflower oil. Cook under a medium preheated grill for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is just cooked through.

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a large pan of lightly salted boiling water for 10-15 minutes, or until tender. Drain well, then mash with the butter and crème fraiche until smooth. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

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Beach Ready Beauty

By Helen Taylor

You’ve been toning up and getting into shape for months, ready to flaunt your bikini body on the beach. So, now your holiday is just around the corner, it’s time plan your holiday beauty routine.

As wonderful as the long hot days are, they can really take their toll on your hair and skin, so it’s important to maintain good beauty habits while you’re away to ensure that you return from your trip looking great and not worse than before you left!

Here’s our guide to looking gorgeous both on and off the beach.

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Fake it First Whatever the ‘natural is best’ advocates say, winter pale skin does not look great in a bikini.

So before you reach your sunsoaked holiday destination, you’ll need to fake the golden glow. Head to the beauty salon (for best results) or to the shops (if on a budget) and follow our preparation guide to get a perfect, even and natural-looking result:

Thorough exfoliation is key to creating the right base, and it’s best done the night before.

Take your time and concentrate on those

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DIY option, don a pair of latex gloves, squeeze a dollop of fake tan on to your hand and then work quickly and methodically, covering every inch of your skin evenly. Don’t forget to include your armpits, toes and the backs of your ankles, although you are likely to need help to do your back.

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If your hair is a bit dry, or has split-ends, a couple of weeks in the sun and in sea-water or chlorinated pools will make the matter far worse. So a trim before you hit the beach will ensure your

too. Not only will this protect your hair, put it will also protect your head which can easily burn along a parting line, leaving you with a flaky scalp.

hair remains looking healthy.

When you’re relaxing by the pool, slather a leavein conditioner onto your hair. This will help to protect against damage from the sun and will leave your locks looking thoroughly shiny, as the heat makes the product even more effective.

Always rinse your tresses with fresh water after swimming in the sea or pool. Both salt and chlorine will really dry your hair out.

If your hair is long enough keep it pinned up during the day and preferably covered up

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Regularly apply and reapply sunscreen.

Ensuring that your entire body is protected against damaging UV rays is a must. Use a high factor, and remember to reapply after swimming.

Don’t forget to protect your lips too; use a nourishing balm that contains a sun-block.

Wear a large hat on the beach. Not only will you look chic, you’ll also be protecting the delicate

skin on your face too.

Always apply after-sun lotion. A long day on the beach calls for plenty of after-sun when you get back to the hotel.

Minimal Make-Up

Keep make-up light in the day by swapping a full-coverage foundation with a tinted moisturiser.

Cover imperfections with a little concealer.

Wear one coat of quality water-proof mascara on your top lashes for definition. Better still, arrange a trip to your beauty salon for an eyelash and eyebrow tint before you jet off.

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Sweep a peachy coloured blush over your cheeks for a flattering look. Peach tones look fabulous with bronzed skin and are a much better alternative to pink hues which only serve to add more redness to already flushed cheeks.

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Keep thoroughly hydrated by drinking plenty of water each day, more if you’re out in the hot sun for long periods of time. Of course you are on holiday so if you do indulge in coctails and beers, try to alternate each alcoholic drink with water.

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Osteoarthritis The term ‘arthritis’ covers over 200 joint conditions, but osteoarthritis is the most common, affecting over 8.75 million people in the UK. Usually most severe in joints that are heavily used, such as the knees and hips, it’s also often found in the neck, back, hands, wrists and big toes.

Sometimes called degenerative or mechanical arthritis, it occurs when joint cartilage becomes thin or damaged.

Cartilage is a shock absorber, cushioning bone ends during joint movement.

When it deteriorates bones rub together, causing bone ends and surrounding tissues to thicken, while synovial fluid in the joint (another shock-absorber) can decrease or become less effective.

These changes can cause inflammation and sometimes distortion.

Symptoms Symptoms include pain, swelling, stiffness and reduced joint movement, particularly after resting, and grinding or crunching sensations when moving a joint.

Diagnosis An x-ray is usually required and sometimes an arthroscopy will be performed, usually under general anaesthetic. This involves the insertion of an arthroscope, which incorporates a light source and camera, through a small incision to inspect the joint space. A blood test, MRI scan or joint aspiration (removal of a little joint fluid for analysis) can rule out other types of arthritis.

Am I at risk of osteoarthritis?

Sometimes osteoarthritis has no obvious cause, but chances of developing it increase if you: • Are a woman • Are over 45 • Are overweight (due to pressure on joints, and inflammatory chemicals from

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Make many repetitive movements (not only at work - studies show that repetitive movements while texting or playing videogames could contribute too)

• Have a family history of osteoarthritis • Have had an infection or disease that causes joint damage, e.g. gout, or joint injury • Have had a major operation on a joint • Have muscle weakness • Were born with a joint abnormality or developed one in childhood How can I avoid or treat osteoarthritis?

Maintaining a healthy weight and avoiding prolonged repetitive movement lessens the chance of developing osteoarthritis, while regular exercise to strengthen muscles and ligaments will reduce joint strain. These steps

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There are several types of medication that can reduce symptoms: • Simple painkillers (analgesics) e.g. paracetamol

cartilage – through osteotomy and joint fusion, to total joint replacements.

What about diet?

Alliums such as garlic and onions may prevent or slow osteoarthritis, as they contain a chemical that limits cartilagedamaging enzymes. Many ‘osteoarthritis diets’ have little scientific back-up but experts agree that a more plant-based diet with less saturated fat is beneficial, as saturated fats can cause inflammation and aggravate your arthritis.

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family heirlooms and hand-me-downs, highstreet buys, cheap and cheerful chain-store pieces and perhaps the odd junk-shop find or vintage treasure. Step one is to work out what you want to keep and what should be dispensed with, what needs repair and what could be revamped or ought to be replaced.

Then, if you haven’t got one already, try to form an idea of your overall style –do most of your pieces look old or new, shabby chic or pristine, rustic or sophisticated, plain and slender or heavy and ornate? The key to mixing old and new is to ensure the overall look has coherence. Materials, scale and decorative style are all important, as are colour and texture. If things aren’t quite working, perhaps you can shift something that stands out badly to another room, or sell it and use the money to buy a piece that fits in better.

There’s always the option of repainting or re-covering, bearing in mind that simple, understated colours and patterns tend to be the easiest to mix and match. If in doubt, think ‘less is more’.

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Furnishing finesse Is your living room looking more drab than fab? Then it’s time for an image overhaul.

One or two new items of furniture, some revamps or repairs, or simply a different layout, can make all the difference, says Katherine Sorrell.

Where to start

When you are re-thinking your living room furniture, take a long, hard look at what you already have. Most of us own a collection of

• Antique Key styles are Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian. The former is generally fine and slender, in rich woods and often with decorative marquetry, lacquer or gilding.

Genuine Georgian pieces are expensive but beautiful, and mix surprisingly well with modern furniture. Victorian furniture tends to be heavier and on a larger-scale, while Edwardian pieces are a little plainer and lighter; it may be possible to find bargains at auction or in specialist shops, but beware: their heavy look can be overwhelming unless employed with care.

• Retro Furnishings from the Fifties, Sixties and Seventies are all the rage. In bright colours and unusual materials such as plastic or wire, they’re tricky to mix with other furnishings but make an eye-catching focal point.

• Design classics Covetable chairs and other pieces by mid-20th century names such as Eames, Breuer, Le Corbusier, Aalto, Wegner,

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represent the proposed furnishings. Do they work as a whole, or can they be moved to create more floor space?

Are there any ‘dead’ or crowded areas? If you’ve already moved in, you could even place full-sized cardboard cut-outs around the room in order to get a good idea of how the furnishings will work in the space.

Day and Race. Originals are pricey; some reproductions are available. Again, they make a dramatic focal point.

• Country Anonymous, functional wooden pieces, generally from the UK or France (the latter is more decorative). New or old, these pieces are useful, pretty and tend to work well with most other furnishings.

Designing a living room layout

Draw a plan (overhead view) of the room using graph paper or research free tools available online, marking the positions of windows, door, fireplace, radiators, sockets and any fitted furniture. If using paper, cut out paper shapes, at the correct scale, to

Choosing and arranging living room furniture It was once traditional for living rooms to be arranged with the fire as a focal point. These days it’s more likely to be the TV, but you can also have subsidiary focal points, such as a work of art or a view. Placing two sofas so they face each other is both comfortable and practical; they need to be the same sizes, if not exactly the same design. Modular seating units that run in an L-shape (or even a U-shape) are a great alternative. A single sofa can be supplemented with an armchair or two or, if you have children, perhaps a beanbag or floor cushion. In a small room, stools can double as mini-tables and be pushed out of the way when not in use.

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Oriental and Indian-style pieces, in beautiful woods and with lovely detailing, can be found in mail-order catalogues and specialist outlets. Finally, add good-looking boxes and baskets to disguise awkward items that simply won’t fit anywhere else.

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essential, but they take up a lot of floor space. Side tables are another option, as is a long, thin console table pushed against the back of the sofa, or even a small, slender chest of drawers, which can double as useful extra storage.

Talking about storage, any living room needs

The sleek lines of a contemporary leather sofa contrast nicely with the battered wood of a pallet coffee table. A display wall is ideal if you have lots of arty books and ornaments. Metal-framed Mustique sofa in leather by Lema, from £4,030, Go Modern Furniture, 020 7731 9540; www.gomodern.co.uk.

Sometimes you just want to stretch your legs out and lounge. A side table is at hand for a drink or a book. Crumpet Chaise with solid beech frame and feather-filled back cushions, £1895; Little Loafian side table in reclaimed fir, £195; both Loaf, 0845 468 0698; www. loaf.com.

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Sébastien Loeb is a legend among rally car fans and a hero to petrol heads. After years of dominating the world’s rally stages with Citroen, the 40-year-old is now starting at the bottom rung of the ladder once more and taking on a new challenge – competing in the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) with Citroen.

Here, in an exclusive interview, Loeb talks crashing his first car, gives his tips for driving on the limit, tries to sell us his Lamborghini Aventador and says he simply doesn’t care how he does in WTCC as long as it’s not finishing last.

He’s the most successful driver in the World Rally Championship’s history, with an incredible nine titles to his name.

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career highlight. Of course my first World Championship was very special – it finally felt like I’d achieved something – but when I won the final stage, in my home town, in front of my friends and family, well, that was something else. It was a very proud moment.

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Friday, June 20: As part of Aberdeen Performing Arts’ Freshly Squeezed programme, the quartet Hazey Janes, who opened as guests for Wilco on the European leg of their world tour and supported Deacon Blue on their tour, culminating with a sold-out performance at London’s Albert Hall, play The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 8pm.

Saturday, June 21: Seventy-five minute behind-the-scenes tour at Aberdeen’s iconic Edwardian landmark, His Majesty’s Theatre, in HMT at 10.30am.

Monday, June 23: National Theatre of Scotland presents The Great Yes, No, Don’t Know, Five Minute Theatre Show, streaming live over 24 hours, including an evening of live and streamed entertainment from 5pm on the Monday at the Lemon Tree and locations throughout Aberdeen on the Tuesday, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen.

Thursday to Saturday, June 26 to 28: In October 1998, Matthew Shepard was kidnapped, severely beaten and left to die, tied to a fence on the outskirts of Laramie, Wyoming; based on more than 200 interviews with the residents in the town, The Laramie Project is a play which examines what it means to hate and the impact of this shocking crime, in The Lemon Tree Studio, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 7pm.

Friday, June 27: Touring project Hit The Road - which looks to take 14-19-year-old aspiring performers out on their first tours - present local act Casino Circus, a stripped down indie/punk band, with support from Edinburgh indie pop band Indigo Velvet and Dunfermline indie rockers Dancing on Tables , in The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30.

Saturday, June 28: Seventy-five minute behind-the-scenes tour at Aberdeen’s iconic Edwardian landmark, His Majesty’s Theatre, in HMT at 10.30am.

Saturday, June 28: Fat Hippy Records presents Live at Captain Tom’s with Indian Red Lopez and the Semperfi Polaris EP launch plus support from Ten Tonne Dozer, The Lorelei, Turning Thirteen and others, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm Wednesday, July 2: Taking their audience back in to, Carnaby Street: The Concert

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Saturday, July 5: Fresh from a successful tour across the UK and Europe, Aberdeen’s own The Little Kicks come home for a headline show in The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm.

Saturday and Sunday, July 5 and 6: Children’s favourite pig, Peppa, and her friends have another all-singing, alldancing adventure full of songs, games and muddy puddles in Peppa Pig’s Big Splash, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 10am, 1pm and 4pm.

Monday to Saturday, July 7 to 12: The multiaward winning master of psychological illusion returns to the stage with Derren Brown: Infamous, a more personal show, with close collaborator and friend, actor, writer Andy Nyman, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm.

Friday, July 11: Talking about his lifetime of record-breaking expeditions from the first hovercraft expedition up the Nile to the discovery of the Lost City of Ubar, Sir Ranulph Fiennes: Living Dangerously, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm.

Friday, July 11: Star of Live at the Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Friday Night with Jonathan Ross and Have I Got News for You, Shappi Khorsandi brings a brand new show to The Lemon Tree Lounge (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, at 8pm.

Saturday, July 12: In An Evening with Sir Nick Faldo, the most successful golfer that Britain has ever produced, talks about a career that has included over 40

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youth-focussed look on this Homecoming year, in The Lemon Tree Studio West North Street, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm.

Saturday, July 12: Literal Lines Productions presents, Pieces of Eight written by Pamela Shand and Elizabeth Reinach, presenting Jeremy Kyle’s take on the historical figures such as Queen Victoria with her profligate children and Henry VIII with his out of control and beautiful wife Anne Boleyn and demanding daughter Mary Tudor, in The Lemon Tree, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 8pm.

Friday to Sunday, July 25 to 27: Set in the neon-coloured world of big wheels, merrygo-rounds and helter-skelters, Anya, Kevin and Gary lead the fun in The Singing Kettle’s Fantastic Funfair, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 11am and 2pm on Friday and Saturday and 12pm and 3pm on Sunday.

Tuesday, July 15: Brighton folk-rock band The Levellers last year celebrated 25 years in the business on the heels of releasing their 10th studio album, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm.

Thursday, July 17: Constantly delivering the unexpected, The Appleseed Cast, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 8pm.

Friday, July 18: Edinburgh-based Scots singer/songwriter Amy Duncan showcases numbers from her fourth album Cycles of Life, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm.

Sunday, July 20: As part of Get Scotland Dancing, Aberdeen International Youth Festival presents The Four Seasons – PreFestival Event, a project created with 100 young people from all over the North-east working with internationally renowned choreographers, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 5pm and 7.30pm.

Thursday to Saturday, July 24 to 26: As part of Aberdeen International Youth Festival, Mitchell School of Drama (Scotland) presents Our Scotland 2014, a wry and

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Saturday, July 26: As part of Aberdeen International Youth Festival, Freshly Squeezed with AIYF Spotlight Session presents Aberdeen indie/punk band Casino Circus with Be Like Pablo and Daniel Mutch, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 9pm.

Sunday, July 27: Aberdeen International Youth Festival present their Opening Ceremony, in which the city welcomes festival participants from across the globe with a wonderful celebration concert in the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 3pm.

Sunday, July 27: Aberdeen International Youth Festival present Grampian Youth Orchestra and Amersfoort Youth Orchestra (from Holland) with a wide-ranging programme of individual and collaborative performance, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm.

Monday, July 28: Aberdeen International Youth Festival present Theatre Double Bill, featuring dramas from Buraydah Theatre Group of Saudi Arabia and La Camotera Teatro of Mexico, in The Lemon Tree Studio, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm.

Tuesday, July 29: Aberdeen International Youth Festival present their Scotland and USA Choral Concert, featuring more than 120 young male singers of the National Youth Choir of Scotland Boys Choir and the Madison Boys Choir in the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm.

Wednesday, July 30: as part of Aberdeen International Youth Festival, APA Youth Theatre presents Tin Forest, a production they staged in the Tin Forest International Theatre Festival produced as part of the Glasgow 2014 Cultural Programme, in The Lemon Tree Studio, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm.

Thursday, July 31: Aberdeen International Youth Festival presents their annual showcase of wonderful choreography from all over the world, featuring ballet, contemporary jazz and traditional dance, in the AIYF International Dance Gala, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm.

Thursday, July 31 and Friday, August 1: As part of Aberdeen International Youth Festival, Youth Music Theatre: UK presents Harvest Fire, a brand new production devised by cast and artistic team lead by director Lewis Barfoot with music from Mairi Campbell and David Francis, in The Lemon Tree Studio, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm, with a 2.30pm Friday matinee.

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Tuesday, July 29: Aberdeen International Youth Festival present the work of three wonderful contemporary dance companies in AIYF International Dance Performance, in The Lemon Tree Studio, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm.

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The Friends of Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool is a voluntary organisation formed by the local community to ensure the future of the Open Air Pool when it was threatened with closure in the 1990s. Now a SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation), the Friends provide enthusiastic volunteers to refurbish, maintain, clean and decorate the Pool each year, raise funds for new equipment and promote the Pool and the healthy fun it offers.

The Pool will be open daily until 7th September from 10am until 6pm at weekends and 1pm until 7.30pm on weekdays. Once peak season arrives on 28th June there will be longer weekday opening, midnight swims and also more kids’ fun sessions. More information is available on the Pool’s new website www. stonehavenopenairpool.co.uk or www. aberdeenshire.gov.uk/recreation and on the Stonehaven Heated Open Air Pool Facebook page.

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adult groups Keep Fit Class, the Swedish Way! With Friskis and Svettis Medium jympa class, Mondays 5.30pm at Queens Cross Church hall Fitness, flexibility and strength- an all round workout to great music! No need to book, just turn up and have fun while exercising For more info contact Kirsty on 07711825614 or visit fsaberdeen.co.uk Mannofield Church Hill Walking Club Monthly trips to the Cairngorms. New members welcome. Contact Peter Stewart for a programme. 313721 or p.stewart1@btinternet.com .

Rubislaw Church Centre Fountainhall Road/Beaconsfield Place Open Monday - Friday morning for teas, coffees etc Full access and facilities for those with disabilities Rooms available for hire - contact 645477 www.rubislawchurch.org.uk Jog Scotland Meets at RGU Sport Garthdee Road Wed 6pm Contact Mandy 322158 Jog Scotland - Airyhall Meets outside Airyhall Community Centre Tuesday 7pm. Contact Julie 325 830 or www.jogscotland-airyhall.co.uk Rotary club of Aberdeen St. Nicholas At present we are canvassing for new members,we are a very friendly club who meet for lunch,friendship and business every Monday 12.45 for1.00 pm at the Northern Hotel.If you are interested you are welcome to join us any Monday lunch time. If you would like to find out more click on to rotary 1010.co.uk select clubs and go to Aberdeen St. Nicholas or telephone Ernie on 641299/312493.

Hatha Yoga Suitable for all. Tuesday 17.45 – 18.45, AYC, 8 Bon Accord Sq Wednesday 10.15 – 11.45 Thursday 10.00 – 11.30 Queens Cross Church, Tel Moira 648475 or email moira.chicometrics@gmail.com Registered Yoga Scotland teacher www.moirayogaaberdeen.co.uk Craigiebuckler Seniors Club Criagiebuckler Church Hall, 1st Wed of every month 2-4pm speakers/entertainment/ teas/coffees £2 per person, all‘seniors’welcome Woodend Bridge Club @ Woodend Bowling Club Bridge on Mon evening, Tue evening and Friday afternoons. Ample free parking. Contact Chris Blunt 317298 Craigiebuckler & Seafield Community Council craigden10@live.com We will discuss issues affecting our community and decide on strategies for resolving them. 7.30pm in Craigiebuckler Parish Church hall Friskiis & Svettis Exercise Class Senior Basic : Monday 9.50 Friday 10am £2.50 per class. Drop in - come as often as you like. Cairncry Community Centre Tel : Gunilla - 319377 Friskis&Svettis Exercise Class Fun and effective workout, suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Airyhall Community Centre, Tuesdays from 7.15-8.15pm and Wednesdays from 7-8pm(term time) No need to book, just pay as you go. Contact Jackie, Tel 712705 Italian Classes for Beginners to Advanced in Cults at Hillview Community Church and Cults Academy Tuesday, Thursday and Friday – day and evening email enrica.conti@tiscali.co.uk Tel 07786827714 Morven Singers We are a 4 part Choir singing a wide variety of music. We meet in Ruthrieston Church Hall, Broomhill Road on Wed 7.30p.m. to 9.30p.m. Interested, contact Tel 07519 749 258.

Airyhall Ramblers: Over 50s Walking Group Walks fortnightly on Wednesdays, average distance 6/7 miles. Transport provided, meeting near Airyhall School at 9.15. Friendly folk, good exercise. Interested? Contact Anne Ross 314524 March Hare Market marchharemarket@gmail.com 07725 591 866 Boys Brigade HQ

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Westburn Lawn Tennis Club Come and play tennis on REAL GRASS courts at Westburn Park. Westburn is a small, friendly club offering both social and competitive tennis at very reasonable rates (for both adults and juniors). Courts open from SUNDAY 28 APRIL 2013 at 2pm - come and join us (free for your first visit). Membership info: Barbara Miller, (01224)635556, email: barbara@jmiller.co.uk Russian evening & daytime classes For all interests and ages. Register interest at easyrussian4u@gmail. com or ring Vilena 07778 781030 Italian Classes for Beginners & Intermediate Starting in August at Kaimhill Community Learning Italian Classes for Beginners and Intermediate PLUS Italian Cookery - All welcome for more information 01224 209622 OR giuseppinaca@fsmail.net Adult Spanish and French classes Airyhall Community Centre Experienced language teacher E-mail John at jymcl11@gmail.com or Tel: 01224 582491 Concordia String Orchestra Welcomes string players of grade VII or above. Rehearsals at Ferryhill Church every Tuesday, starting at 7.30. Please contact Dave Southwood for more details (01467 642408) 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.

Learn Italian at Pasta Plus Wednesday evenings : an informal italian language class at Pasta Plus 119 Rosemount Place, Aberdeen, Scotland Tel: 07950603477- 01224 624030 (Please call to book a space and learn of the start date) Aberdeen Gaelic Choir Enjoy harmony singing in Scotland’s traditional language. New members welcome. Knowledge of Gaelic not required. Meet every Tuesday at 7.30pm in Holburn West Church, corner of Great Western Road and Ashley Park Drive. Contact Mike on 632354/mclintockm@aol.com or e mail to aberdeengaelichoir@gmail.com Tuesday Coffee at Holburn West Every week at 10 – 11.30 All welcome Albacappella the newest Aberdeenshire a-cappella singing group. Every Wednesday, 7.30 to 9.30 pm, at the Peterculter Heritage Hall, AB14 0LJ. To find out more: www.albacappella.co.uk

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Get ready for the 2014 Library Summer Reading Challenge!

The theme for this summer is Mythical Maze which invites children to discover more about myths and legends from all over the world. By taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge through Aberdeen City Libraries, and trying to read 6 books over the summer, you can join the mythical creatures who are this year’s stars of the Summer Reading Challenge. Minotaur, Unicorn, Yeti, Mermaid, Dragon, Nessie, Garuda, Leprechaun, Medusa and Anansi will also appear on a free downloadable app featuring interactive activities, clues and rewards.

Collect stickers and incentives as you work your way through the Challenge and explore different zones on the Maze. There will be more activities plus hidden ‘treats’ for children to unlock on the Mythical Maze website www.mythical-maze.org.uk which will go live before the summer holidays and there will be themed activities in libraries during the holidays.

The Summer Reading Challenge is aimed at children aged 4 and over but younger brothers and sisters can join in by sharing books with family and carers. Bookbug story and rhyme sessions for younger children will continue over the holidays.

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Bookbug Story & Rhyme sessions at Airyhall Library Tuesday 22nd July 10.30 – 11.00am Tuesday 19th August 10.30 – 11.00am Summer Reading Challenge – Mythical Maze event at Airyhall Library Wednesday 23rd July 3.00 – 4.00pm Storytime for 4 – 8 year olds at Airyhall Library Wednesday, 30th July 3.30 – 4.00pm Wednesday, 27th August 3.30 – 4.00pm For more information contact Airyhall Library on 01224 310536, AiryhallLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk or visit the Aberdeen City Libraries’ website www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/ library Please do mention the gazette when responding to advertisers - thank you

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Then why not join the “Seafield Walking Group”. It’s a great way of keeping fit, socialising and getting out into the countryside! For further information contact Elinor Tel. 314609.

Tango Aberdeen Argentine tango dance classes Wed & Sun evenings fm 7.30pm £6 (Conc £4) Discover the passion & elegance of Argentine Tango www.tangoaberdeen.com Granite City WRI Ruthrieston Community Centre, 536 Holburn Street, Meets 4th Wed of the month, Sept to Jun. 7pm – 9pm. All welcome: Tel: 316266 University of Third Age (U3A): Informal learning and social events for the retired and semi- retired. Tel: Pat 313442.

Monday Club tel : 01224-322946 Queen’s Cross Church Hall - Mon’s 2-4pm. Friendly games of bridge & scrabble - beginners welcome - All Ages Royal Horticultural Society Abdn tel : 781171 1st Tues in Mar @ 7.30pm Girl’s Brigade Hall, 19a Victoria St The Learig Orchestra Tel : 322617 Brian Priestley Welcomes string, brass & woodwind players of all standards to its rehearsals at Woodend Hospital on Tues at 7.30pm Old Time Dance Classes Dunbar St Hall, Old Aberdeen - 7.45pm - 10pm 1st & 3rd Tues each month £4.00 per night Tel : James Watson : 314953 Scottish Country Dancing Scottish Country Dancing classes for children and adults (all levels) continue until the middle of March and then start again in September. Summer Social Scottish Country Dancing at Curl Aberdeen 7:30 - 9:45 from 7th May to 27th August - everyone welcome (with a little knowledge of Scottish Country Dancing).

Aberdeen Chorus - Sweet Adelines Int’ Britannia Hotel, Bucksburn, Mon 7.30 - 10pm Tel: Debbie 07967629272 Silver City Blues - Masters Swimming Club Hazlehead Pool Mon 8:30-10pm, Cults Academy Tues 8:15-9:45pm, Robert Gordon University Weds 7-9pm, Cults Academy Thurs 8:30-10:00pm.

Contact: Head Coach Hilary Stewart on 07815824057 Senior Citizens Group Tues (2-4pm) Airyhall Community Centre. New members always welcome Interested, contact 318698 (sec) The City of Aberdeen Probus A club for retired businessmen & professionals which meets twice monthly (Wed. am, Sep – Jun) at Aberdeen Cricket Club. Offers a wide range of talks from interesting speakers. Other activities include occasional lunches and

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trips, regular walks and also bowling and golf competitions. New members welcome. Ian Struthers, Tel 314957 Airyhall Community Centre Bowling Section Meets Mon/Wed/Fri 10-12 – Fri pm 2-4 £6 for session £4 to join community centre Limited spare bowls if you don’t have your own.

Tel : 318103 (Bill Setter) Granite City Speakers Club Meet every two weeks on Friday nights at 8.0pm in Aberdeen Arts Centre, Secretary: Fred Stewart, tel 723937 Our club offers a warm friendly atmosphere, advice and support. New members & visitors welcome.

Aberdeen Kilt Kickers American Square Dance Club, Meets at WRI Hall, Cults, Beginners from September 7.30 - 9.00pm £2.50 per night Fred Gibb, Tel 486665 Woodend Bowling Club 285 King’s Gate, A. McCulloch Secretary Tel. 317317 Friendly and relaxing outdoor activity: new members welcome.

Aberdeen Gaelic Club Brings together Gaelic speakers and individuals interested in Gaelic language and culture. The Club organises Gaelic language evening classes, day courses and other social activities including a monthly coffee afternoon on the last Saturday of each month (except July and December) in the Unitarian Church, Skene Terrace, Aberdeen, 2.30-4.30pm to which all are welcome. Tel 07779 398289 or email clubgaidhlig@gmail.com for more information Holburn West Church Tennis 12a Ashley Park South Open Apr - Oct Annual Subs & Family Membership at Bargain Prices New members always welcome Small friendly Club Sally Davis (sec) Tel. 326111 Aberdeen Bowling Club Come and join us for a game of bowls at 50 Carlton Place. Tel.643233 Woodburn Walkers Enjoy the countryside, meet new friends, keep fit – join the Woodburn Walkers. Age: 55+. Transport: Hire Bus. Fortnightly: Tues Start Point: Hazlehead Park. Time: 9am for 9.15am. Average Distance: 7 miles Tel: 323925 and 821753 Dru Yoga A soft, gentle style of exercise, Dru Yoga is suitable for all. Tues 7.00 - 8.00 pm, Jubilee Hall, South Holburn Church. Wed 10.30 - 11.30 pm, Broomhill Activity Centre. Thurs 10.00 - 11.30 am, Girlguiding 45 Victoria Street.

Telephone: Pauline 643447 Bon Accord branch – Sugarcraft Guild Meets at Rubislaw Park Care Home - Last Mon of month, 7-9pm Learn lots through demos and workshops £5 per meeting (incl refreshments) – friendly & informal group, enjoyable at all skill levels. Call Fiona Mackie on 07748 845 141 or e-mail Fionamackie118@btinternet.com

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Viking Hiking (Nordic Walking) One hour sessions each Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sun at 10am, Meet at Hazlehead main car park (behind the Park Restaurant). Info fm Allan Copland Tel deen 208813 Aberdeen Humanist Group Skene House Hotel, 6 Union Grove Monthly meetings for those with a secular life-stance. Interesting speakers and topics for discussion.

Tel : M Richardson - 01888-562237 Northern Arts Club 8 Bon Accord Square, Aberdeen Come along to draw and paint on Wednesdays 10-12.30pm. Tutor session 1st Wed. of every month. Contact Jacqueline 586928 Life Drawing Class 8 Bon Accord Square, Aberdeen Saturday morning 10-1pm Contact Ian 484040 Bridge Tuition Beginner and intermediate Thursday evening, call Margaret 868230 Room/s for hire 8 Bon Accord Square, Aberdeen Do you need a new venue for your book club/ chess club/choir/art & craft club, then contact Jacqueline 586928 Aberdeen Tai Chi Chuan ‘88 Authentic tai chi, thorough tuition with Don Wells. Cults Church Hall, 6.30pm Wed £3.50. First class free.

Rotary Club of Aberdeen Deeside Weekly on a Wed. at 6.15pm for 6.45pm in Cults Hotel. Rotary is a Service Organisation for community and international needs putting“Service before Self”.

Take a look at www.aberdeewndeesiderotary.org.uk to see our range of activities and speakers, or come along and see what we get up to. Contact secretary Quentin Tweedie 868218 Iyengar Yoga Classes Improve strength, flexibility and even your humour with Fiona's iyengar yoga classes. Tues 12 - 1pm & 1pm - 2pm at citymoves Tues 7.30 - 9.30 pm & Wed 7.15 - 9.15 at South Holburn Parish Church. 732119, Fiona.bochel@hotmail.co.uk fiona.bochelyoga.wordpress.com Monday Badminton Ruthrieston West Church Hall Monday’s @ 7.30pm Sorptimist International of Aberdeen We raise money for local, national and international charities. We are not a charity but a service organisation helping women especially, but also men and children through ‘awareness,action and advocacy’. We are a friendly club meeting on the 1st & 3rd Weds of the month. www. sigbi.org/Aberdeen or contact Marjory Smart on 646916.

Ceilidh Classes Ceilidh classes on the first Tuesday in each month (ie 01 April, 6 May) at South St Nicholas Church Kincorth - 7:30 - 9:00.

Contact aberdeenrscds@hotmail.co.uk or 01224 636128 for more information!

The Rotary Club of Aberdeen St Machar meets every Thursday lunchtime at the Doubletree by Hilton on the Beach Boulevard at 12:30 for 12:45. Rotary is a world wide organisation working for communities at home and abroad. Visit our website at www.stmachar.org.uk or secretary@stmachar.org.uk Dance Fitness Class. Nia Technique Expressive Movement Class. Nia Technique. Suitable for all fitness levels, ages or experience. It provides cardiovascular conditioning and optimises whole-body fitness in ways that feel good. Leaves you feeling energised and alive. Classes are warm and friendly. Fridays 10am-11am at RGU: Sport Studio 1. £8/class drop-in.

Discounted block bookings available (£6/class). Contact Cathy for details. 07969 676324 or niamomma2008@gmail.com. www.nianow.com/cathy-ferris

Aberdeen Philatelic Society Come along and meet us at Rubislaw Church Center on Thur 19th September or call Ian on 01224 319099 for more information.

Mile-end Gardening Club meets at the Midstocket Church Centre, 35 Midstocket Road, at 7.30 pm on the first Wed of the month from Oct to May with speakers, plant sales, etc. - and an outing in the summer.

Annual membership is £15. If interested in joining us, please call Linda on 310342 Metafit high intensity workout. Airyhall Community Centre Monday 7.20-7.50pm. £3.50/class. Contact Helen Ewen 0773624791 or email : helenewen1@btinternet.com.

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community clubs & groups Girls Brigade : Meet Tues in Queens Cross Church Hall Explorers P1-3 : 5pm-6.30pm Juniors P4-7 : 6pm7.30pm Brigaders S1-6 : 6pm-8pm Morag Pirie - 01358-742621 Girls Brigade : Are you in P1-S7? Looking for some fun? Then come and join us we meet every Thurs @ South Holburn Church, Holburn St. Tel : Catherine Buchan 01224 574531 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts : tel : 01224 208426 for your nearest group Boys Brigade HQ : tel : 01224 644400 for your nearest group Highland Dancing Classes at Craigiebuckler Church & Danscentre through Carolanne Sinclair . Open to all levels of experience, beginners classes aged 5 & over.

Contact Carolanne directly on 07972104774 or sinclair_carolanne@yahoo.com Mannofield Church on Wed afternoons.

Choi Kwang Do : Inchgarth Community Centre Garthdee Mond 4.45-5.45 Thurs 6-7pm Tel Claire - 746778

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Fun Kids Yoga Airyhall Community Centre Tues 4-4.30pm (4-7 yrs) & 4.30-5pm (8-13 yrs) Call 07967 647 220 or go to www.louisayoga.co.uk GCW Hockey Club Fun sessions for all At Rubislaw Astroturf Thurs 6.30 – 7.30 pm Youth for age 10+ 7.15 – 9pm Adults Contact coach@gcwhc.co.uk After School Bridge classes : Wed at The Bridge Club 14 Rubislaw Terrace P6-7 - Anytime fm 3.00-4.30. S1-6 - Anytime fm 3.00-5.30, Sally Reid :322719 ATC 107 Squadron Open to new members, male & female aged 13 – 16. Also looking for enthusiastic adult staff, male & female to join the team., Prince Charles Cadet Centre, Albury Road, Ferryhill, Aberdeen Mon & Weds 19.00 - 21.30. Tel. 01224 590679 www.107aircadets.org.

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P4 to S4. Coaching provided by Gordonians Hockey Club at RGC astroturf pitches on Countesswells Road. Children from all schools are welcome. More details are available at www. gordonianshockey.com 32nd Aberdeen Anchor Boys If you’re in P1, 2 or 3 and want to take part in lots of fun activities, come and join us in Craigiebuckler Church Hall on Thursday evenings 6-7.15pm. Tel: Sarah 317827 Airyhall Choral Ensemble ACE Juniors and ACE Seniors. Both groups meet at the Airyhall Community Centre on Fridays, Juniors meet at 3.30pm & Seniors at 4.30pm. Cost: £28 per pupil for a term of eight classes. http://tutorsalliance.co.uk/ Music-Lessons.php Le Club des Froggies Fun and educational French classes in Aberdeen city centre for children aged 6 to 9 years. Group of 8 froggies, £75 for a 10 week course. http:// frenchworkshop.co.uk , call Aurelie on 079 3230 6365 or email: aurelie@frenchworkshop.co.uk

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Children’s Football Aberdeen Dolphin Swimming Club Football for children fm age 21/2 up to P3. Held at Swim School for children fm 4 years old. Lessons at Kingswells and Airyhall. www.aberdeenfootballfun. Hazlehead & Hazlewood Pools. Coaching for children co.uk who would like to train and swim competitively.

Contact Louise Lindsay (membership secretary) on NCT Waddling - Toddling 596709 Mon @ St Francis of Assisi Church, Deeside Dr, Mannofield 10-11.30, drop in group for mums to be, South Holburn Church Parent & Toddler parents & carers of babies & toddlers birth - preschool Group www.nct.org.uk/in-your-area/aberdeen/W2T E-mail: fmdfindon@aol.com Parents with babies and toddlers aged 0 - 3 are invited to Queen’s Cross Parent & Toddler Group Queens Cross Church Mon 9.30-11.30 Children 0-4 & join us to meet other parents ove a cup of tea or coffee and play with your child in a welcoming, their grown-ups are very welcome. £1.50 child-friendly setting. Thursday mornings 9.15 Gaelic Parent & Child Group 11.15am. during school terms.

Gilcomstoun Primary School Mon, Wed & Fri 9.15Grampian Twins club 11.30. You don’t have to speak Gaelic. Mairi Morley A voluntary group for parents of multiples, get 07900 337122, e : gaelic@aberdeencity.gov.uk. together on the last Friday of every month at Singing Tots St Francis of Assisi church, 213 Deeside Gardens 6 months - 3 years old, Rubislaw Church Centre, 1 AB15 7PR. There for you during pregnancy and Beaconsfield Place beyond for advice, support and a great way to Monday 9.30-10.00 & 10.30-11.00, Please contact meet other multiple mums in the city and shire 07884 041064 area. www.grampiToddler Time : antwinsclub.co.uk Wed 09:15–11:15 term time. Friendly, welcoming Jo Jingles Music and Movement group for parents & children aged 0-4. Cost 50 pence, leanne.jojingles@tiscali.co.uk 07595452621 inc snacks & refreshments New Life International Fun and educational music classes monday/ Church, Leadside Road, AB25 1TW Michelle - 07808 tuesday/thursday @ city centre and Wynford 932 907 farm www.jojingles.com/aberdeen Ruthrieston West Church Twos Group Rhythm Time Fri 9.45 - 11.00 ( During term time) Age 1year 10 Rhythm Time - Multi Sensory Music Sessions months + £2.50 per child per session. For more for Babies & Toddlers. Classes Fri AM (school information phone Lynne on 01224 314692 term time) Inchgarth Community Centre Conservatory. Book your FREE trial session!

Teeny Beats Fun singalong with musical instruments. Meets on a Email: rhythmtimeaberdeen@gmail.com Tel: Wednesday 2pm - 3pm during term time at Rubislaw 07716593828 Visit: www.rhythmtime.net Church Centre. For children aged 0 to 5 years. £2 per session discounted rate for additional children.

Further info contact Jenni Dalziel 07835852389, jennidalziel@live.co.uk The 123 Group, Craigiebuckler Church Hall, Every Thurs 2-4pm, Adult and Child Befriend a Child group; children fm babies up to the age Charity Shop of 3 are all welcome. £8 per month, with 27 Holburn Street, AB11 6DJ, lots of fun activities, Aberdeen crafts and healthy snacks provided for the children. email To donate goods or volunteer the123group@yahoo. contact 01224 930173 or e-mail com, or call Pamela shop@befriendachild.org.uk Morrison 07762481757

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Mannofield Mother & Toddlers 10-1130am Mon for children aged 0-3. 10130am Wed for children aged 0-3. 10-11.30am Fris for children aged 0-3. Mannofield Church, Gt Western Rd All welcome - friendly, sociable groups Holburn West Mothers & Toddlers Meet on a Wed fm 0930 & Fri fm 9.45am Parent and Toddler Group Wed (not school hols) fm 9.45 - 11.15 Rubislaw church centre, beaconsfield pl NCT Bumps and Babies Queens Cross Church,Thurs fm 2 - 4pm ‘Toots’ Playgroup Airyhall Community centre 2’s Group 1 ½ to 2 ½ - Tues & Thurs 9.30 to 11.30 Playgroup 2 ½ onwards – Mon, Wed & Fri 9.15 – 11.45am airyhalltootsgroup@yahoo.co.uk Holburn West Playgroup Meet on a Wed fm 930am Babies andToddlers Mon 0945-1200 Crown Terr Methodist Church Friendly group for parents/carers of children aged 0-3 Cost £1 incl refreshments. 861209/733276 or 01330 823480 e-mail: babiesand toddlers@ aberdeenmethodist.org.uk Midstocket Playgroup, Scout Hut, Oakhill Crescent Lane,AB15 5HY Mon-Fri 9.15-11.45 am, Funded places available tel: 07752 532958 www.midstocketplaygroup. co.uk Rubislaw Playgroup Playgroup: Rubislaw Church Centre. Mon to Fri 9:15-11:45; from 30 mths to school age. Funded places available. Call 07747 830386 b/n 9:30 & 12:15 or email rubislawplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk Toddlers and 2s: Rubislaw Church Centre. Enjoy play, craft, singing and snack.

Toddlers: Up to 2 yrs; Wed 9:30-11:30 2s Group: 2 to 3 yrs; Tues 9:30-11:30. Call 07747 830386 b/n 9:30 & 12:15 or email rubislawplaygroup@ hotmail.co.uk/ Kids Crew Playgroup.2yrs 8mnths. Mon, Wed, Fri mornings 9.30am-12pm.

Funded Places available. + Two’s Group.Wed, Thurs 9.30-11am. Both groups at Ferryhill Community Centre, Albury Road, Ferryhill. Tel : 584118.

Playgroup @ Ruthrieston Comm Centre ‘Playshed’, Holburn St Mon-Thurs 9.15-11.15. fm 2 yrs 6 mnths. £3.50 per session - includes healthy snack.

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Charity Celebrates Outstanding Contribution of Volunteer An Aberdeen Student has been recognised for the time she has contributed to volunteering as well as receiving a further award recognising her outstanding contribution as a volunteer.

Francesca Falcone has achieved Saltire Awards for 50 and 100 hours of volunteering as a Volunteer Support Worker with local charity RAS (Rape and Abuse Support). RAS provides support for survivors of rape, sexual abuse or sexual exploitation as well as working within the community to develop awareness of these and surrounding issues.

Ms Falcone started the sixty hours of training with RAS in 2012, completing it in spring 2013 after passing the assessment, and began volunteering with RAS providing telephone support on the helpline, and also working one-to-one with survivors of sexual violence.

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ABERDEEN CHORAL SOCIETY Come and join us!

Rehearsals resume on MONDAY 1st SEPTEMBER in Queens Cross Church Hall - 7.30pm.

All will be made very welcome.

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Afterschool Football

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Airyhall Community Centre Monday 9.30-10.00

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Wednesday 9.30-10.00 Pre School 1.30-2.15 Pre School Plus 3.30-4.15 P1/2 4.15-5.00 P1/2

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PLACES CAN NOW BE BOOKED FOR SESSION 2014-15 STARTING IN AUGUST

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Teen View Hi readers!

I’m Tara; I thought this issue would be a great time to properly introduce myself as the writer of the teen view articles. So far I have written on the fast approaching Independence Referendum and the perspective of Aberdeen’s teenage population. I intend to explore other topics that affect teenagers specifically, throughout the upcoming issues and I hope they will be enjoyable to read.

Firstly, some background knowledge on myself... I am from Aberdeen but my parents and the majority of my family are from the Outer Hebrides. Unfortunately my Gaelic vocabulary is very limited but I hope to self-teach myself online and with the help of family members. I like football to a reasonable extent and to the displeasure of many readers; I must confess I support Rangers as do many of the residents of the Western Isles.

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In my spare time I enjoy playing piano and guitar, reading and baking. I have been baking for years, yet my decoration skills are not quite ‘Great British Bake-Off’ standard due to my lack of artistic ability, the sponge or dessert I am making always turns out well in the end and I have improved on cleaning up after myself much to my mum’s delight.

I have been part of the Debating Society for a couple of years now at school and its great fun. I enjoy going to the competitions and seeing the other societies throughout Aberdeen- there is always a guaranteed tense but exciting atmosphere, followed by a sigh of relief as the frantic research before the event is finally over. I would encourage everyone to take part in debates as it is enjoyable over anything else.

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I would say I am quite reserved but I do love rollercoasters, however I am scared of heights which is a slight problem when I am faced with such rides as the ‘Galleon’(in Codonas). Often if I am with my family I have to go it alone. The rides that I have been on which I believe are relatively extreme are: ‘Ripsaw’ in Alton towers which involved being spun round while high up in the air (as shown in picture one). The second is the ‘Tower of Terror’ in Disneyland, Floridayou sit in a lift which randomly drops and rises by quite dramatic amounts. I did find these rides fantastic funprobably due to the risk involved but nevertheless I would revisit them in future.

I have to say I am a bit of a Geography fanatic- with an Atlas being in my top 10 favourite books. I find Geography really interesting from maps to volcanoes to rivers. I also hope to travel worldwide in the future to witness different cultures and observe well known attractions such as Niagara Falls and the Sydney Opera House.

I hope I’ve provided you with a better insight as to who the writer is behind the teen view. I am eager to delve deeper into the upcoming topics and write them in an appealing format for the reader. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Bye/Tioraidh, Tara

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