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A note from Sue...

I have felt that this year is slipping out of my grasp and I feel powerless to make it go slower! As we reach the start of another school term it will be the first time in 18 years that I do not have a child going to school! I do feel liberated and will wonder how I’ll keep up with dates now! Yes I relied heavily on the school calendar. Although in-service days always caught me out.

Lots of new classes will start popping up in September as the evening classes enrol. I have a project that I want to undertake and maybe this year it will get started. Although it may appear that we are prematurely publishing Christmas events – there are only two

more magazines to get the advertiser’s message across so as they say the early bird catches the worm.

Big celebrations in the next issue with the start of my tenth year of publishing – I do wonder where that time has gone. How many pairs of shoes I’ve gone through delivering! How many magazines have been printed in total?

And who still has a copy of the very first one!?

As always, I’d love to hear from you and any news that I can help publish.

Grab that cuppa and enjoy the autumn magazine. Until next time, Sue Our next deadlines are 27August for | West End 1 | Deeside 27 Sept for West End 2 | Kingswells 27 Oct for | West End 1 | Deeside 27 Nov for | West End 2 |Kingswells

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MBC Festival 2015

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Art Exhibition

Phoenix Community Centre, Newton Dee

Drop in to view and purchase work by local artists. Silent Auction for Chair Art. Refreshments provided by Milltimber Playgroup at weekend.

Thurs 20 and Fri 21 Aug (2pm - 5pm) Sat 22 and Sun 23 Aug (10am - 5pm)

Afternoon Tea (Hillview Church) Afternoon Tea Church on Sat 22Hillview nd Aug Drop in and enjoy a Cream Tea. Bring old friends and meet new ones!

Sat 22 Aug (2pm - 5pm)

Music in the Sanctuary

Cults Parish Church

With the Atholl Smith Jazz Band. Refreshments served at the end.

Music in the Sanctuary Sun 23 Aug (7pm - 8pm) (Cults Church) Tennis Open Evening Cults Tennis Club “Come and Try” event - all welcome! Join us for dinner from 8pm – tickets 23XXX. Sunfrom rdBYOB. Aug coston £XX; available

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Sainsbury’s serve up GREAT charity of year donation to Future Choices Future Choices received a fabulous cheque for £7092.03 from Sainsbury’s Garthdee.

The great donation was raised through dedicated fundraising from Sainsbury’s Garthdee store staff and customers as part of Future Choices being voted by customers as the Sainsbury Garthdee Charity of the Year for 2014-2015. Margaret Pitcairn of Sainsbury’s presented the cheque to Future Choices along with colleagues.

Future Choices is a volunteer led charity undertaking fantastic, important work providing a range of activities for disabled people every week at Inchgarth Community Centre. This includes arts and crafts, boccia, board games, dominoes and provides an opportunity for people to meet up, socialise and support each other. The charity continues to grow with the support of the community and volunteers. Future Choices always greatly appreciate any help and support people can be to the charity as volunteers, members or supporters and very much actively encourage anyone who wishes to make a big difference to the lives of disabled people in Aberdeen.

Contact them on Freephone 0800 5668728 or email info@future-choices.org.uk to find out how you can assist.

Grampian Decorative and Fine Arts Society 2015- 2016 Programme

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The new GDFAS season, offers a cornucopia of enthralling and varied lectures with intriguing titles and liberally illustrated with dazzling photographs. We warmly welcome all existing members and would be delighted to see visitors who, having come once, won’t be able to resist coming back for more. Please join us for a glass of wine or a soft drink at 6.45, prior to the lecture, which begins at 7.30. Visitors are requested to make a £5 donation.

2015 September 9 October 14 November 11 December 2

The Art of the Vikings Secret Art in the Passport – how we use it to fox the forger AGM followed by:- Agregation Art in the Great War. How the impact of the Great War has shaped Modern Art. The Cuisine of Art and the Art of Cuisine. The art, anecdotes and recipes of artists who loved their food.

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Scotland’s Ruined Castles: rescued, rebuilt and re-occupied Beautiful British Book Binding. The Whole Art of the Book William Hogarth 1697-1764 Easter Island. What really happened?

Fundraiser. Earlier start of 6.30. Followed by:Artistic Therapy. How art projects can be potentially life-changing for offenders.

Constable’s Paintings – Experiments and Innovations

The venue is The Faculty of Health & Social Care, Robert Gordon’s University, Garthdee Road. From the Bridge of Dee, take the first left out of the roundabout along Garthdee Road. At the second set of lights after Sainsbury’s, turn left on to the RGU Campus and bear right at the first junction. There are a number of car parks on the campus, some of which may involve a few minutes walk, so allow time for parking. For more information please ring Alison on 01224 869639 or Thyra on 01224 481278 or check the GDFAS website.

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Local Community Council Elections Did you know that the elections for all Community Councils across Aberdeen are due to be held this year? Are you interested in what happens in your local community and want to make a difference? Community Councils need people like you to join and be the voice for the community to ensure it can be the best that it can be. The role involves attending meetings and discussing local issues with the community so that they can be passed onto the relevant council department or other organisation. You have to be on the electoral register for the area and your nomination form proposed and seconded by two people in the area who are also on the electoral register.

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Maintaining your oven inbetween professional cleans Although one the UK’s most hated household chores, it’s important that you maintain and clean your oven properly to prolong its life and ensure it’s working at its best.

At least twice a year, you need to give your oven a deep clean, one in preparation for food-filled Christmas festivities and one during the annual spring clean. Let someone else roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty, such as an Ovenu trained oven valeting specialist, to get rid of the stubborn burnt on grease and grime, which builds up in the appliance and can create unpleasant smells, impact on its working condition and potentially cause a fire.

In-between thorough Ovenu cleans, it’s important that you follow these simple tips

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to maintain the performance of your oven: Make a habit of wiping the exterior surfaces of your oven with a damp cloth every time you wipe down the worktops To help prevent any mess in the oven, place the food you’re cooking on a baking tray and have a foil-covered tray on the bottom shelf of the oven to catch any spills Wipe any spillages immediately (once the oven is cool) to prevent any dirt hardening For the hob, remove any detachable parts and soak them in soap and hot water either overnight, if possible, or for a couple of hours, dry and place back onto the hob Use a toothbrush to clean around gas burners Avoid caustic-based products if cleaning the fan, pilot light or heating element in the oven Following these simple steps should ensure that your oven is clean, safe and ready to cook up a feast.

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Finance What you need to know about NS&I Premium Bonds

By Ann Haldon Premium Bonds were first introduced in 1956 by Harold MacMillan as a way to reduce inflation, and they remain a popular savings choice today.

It is estimated that over £50 billion is held in the Premium Bond ‘pot,’ making them the largest savings product in the UK. Not a ‘standard’ savings option, bonds pay no interest and never expire. They can make you a millionaire though, if you are lucky enough to win one of the two £1 million draws each month.

How do they work?

Bonds up to the value of £50,000 can now be bought following a recent rise in the maximum limit. At the other end of the scale you can purchase a single bond for £1, with all bonds being entered into a monthly prize draw.

Premium Bond numbers are picked at random by ERNIE (Electronic Random Number Indicator Equipment), and you can check whether you’re a winner via the NS&I website from the third day of each month.

The government funds the prize money by calculating a rate of interest as if the bonds were ‘standard’ government bonds, rather than using money from the sale of new Premium Bonds. You can buy them from

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a post office, or directly from NS&I by phone or online.

How much can you win?

Winnings range from £25 to the £1 million jackpot, with prizes also including a percentage of £25,000, £50,000 and £100,000 wins each month.

Returns average the equivalent of around 1.3% according to Moneywise, who also state that the chance of winning from a single bond are approximately 1 in 26,000.� You can be lucky though – the Guardian recently reported a £1 million jackpot winner who had held just £400 worth of bonds.

For those wanting a reliable income from their savings, however, other products would be more suitable if they are willing to forego instant access in favour of higher interest rates.

What are the main benefits of Premium Bonds?

• All winnings are tax-free – a big draw for some people, especially as ISA rates remain low • Bonds can be cashed in with no notice needed • They can be purchased for a child or grandchild with a minimum investment of £100 (unless you are paying by standing order, in which case it is £50) • There’s no risk of losing your capital – Premium Bonds

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are backed 100% by a government guarantee • You can choose to have your winnings reinvested in more Premium Bonds, which works in a similar way to compound interest in a savings account • Premium Bonds never expire Unclaimed prizes If you bought Premium Bonds in the dim and distant past, it might be worthwhile looking on the NS&I website where there’s an ‘unclaimed prizes’ finder.

With no time limit for claiming, even bonds from 1957 are still valid, and there is a reported £41 million yet to be claimed.

Premium Bonds cannot be passed on to someone else on the death of the holder. They remain eligible to win prizes for 12 months, but can be cashed in at any time. NS&I also provide a tracing service, not just for Premium Bonds, but for any of their savings and investment products.

Should you choose Premium Bonds over traditional savings accounts?

The problem with Premium Bonds is that because you are not guaranteed a return on your money, the investment could reduce in value over time due to inflation. Other savings accounts, even though their interest rate may be low, offset this issue a little.

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If you are a higher rate tax payer, you may find investing in Premium Bonds useful if you have already exhausted other tax-free options. People often buy bonds after inheriting money, or sometimes when they need to ‘store’ a lump sum temporarily – a deposit on a property or an inheritance, for example.

So in general terms, Premium Bonds should probably not be the first choice for savings – the main attraction for many is the potential chance of a big win.

On a lighter note ERNIE has become something of a celebrity over the years.

According to NS&I he receives Valentine’s and Christmas cards – possibly from bond holders trying to court favour and influence his decisions?

If you do win the £1 million jackpot, don’t expect a cheque through the post. ‘Agent Million’

will call to deliver the news in person. NS&I claim that one Agent Million has informed more than 100 winners of their new millionaire status.

Government’s wishes for Premium Bonds Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Harriet Baldwin, explained the government’s goals regarding Premium Bonds, “Our long-term plan is all about supporting savers and boosting working people’s financial security at all stages of life…

That’s why we have increased the amount people can invest in premium bonds for the second time in two years.”

Although not suitable for savers looking for a guaranteed regular income, Premium Bonds offer a way to boost a nest egg. They hold a special place in the nation’s heart – along with ERNIE of course.

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The Law Practice Leasing, based on Holburn Street, enjoyed a successful first year and boasts a growing property portfolio. Emma will continue building the brand, echoing the client-focused ethos of The Law Practice: “I believe our success comes from building longterm relationships with our clients. We always go the extra mile.”

“Having The Law Practice, as well as an independent financial advisor, on-site means we can support with every aspect of a rental, even to the point of securing a mortgage or organising the purchase of a buy-to-let property.”

The team offers landlords support tailored to their needs. The fully factored option makes the lease of a property stress-free with Emma and her team taking on the whole process. The non-factored service focuses on the preparation of the property for rent and selecting the right tenant, allowing the landlord to manage the rental process.

The team can also offer ‘lease only,’ where they simply prepare the necessary tenancy documents. (l-r - Emma Higgins + Ashleigh Carnie)

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Debt of Gratitude Dinner 26 September 2015 at Ardoe House Hotel, Aberdeen

Event sponsorship is also available to those wishing to make a larger contribution

The Event The dinner will be held on Saturday 26th September 2015 at Ardoe House Hotel, Aberdeen.

Timings for the event are: 7 for 7.30pm until 12.30am. There will be a military presence. The after dinner speaker will be Baroness Annabel Goldie, known for her dry and witty sense of humour and there will also be surprise entertainment.

The tables are priced at £1000 for ten guests, I am able to offer individual tickets at £110 per ticket. The Dinner will consist of a three course meal with wine on the table and a drinks reception.

Sgt Gary Jamieson (Scots Guard) [Gary stood on an IED which took both his legs and an arm, The Soldiers Charity were able to help him adapt his home and help him with adaptions to his car.]

The ABF the Soldiers Charity The ABF is the Army’s National charity founded in 1944 this is the first port of call for those in need. ABF The Soldiers’ Charity are for soldiers, for life. They provide financial assistance to all soldiers and their families when in need. Even when a soldier leaves the Army they are still part of their family and eligible for help. The scope of their work is huge. Half of their money is given direct to individuals to help in areas such as debt relief, mobility assistance, education bursaries, care home fees and respite breaks The other half is given as grants to other Scottish charities, for example Erskine, Combat Stress, Blesma, Poppy Scotland to name a few.

Please contact: Catherine Robertson Ross MBE cylross@aol.com Tel 07879854927 SUPPORT THIS EVENT book a table with friends!

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This year's festival starts on Thursday 20th and goes on until Sunday 30th August. Most events on the programme are free to attend and give people a chance to meet up with old friends and make new ones. Posters will go up soon, and flyers with all the day, time and location details will be available in all local businesses, in MBC News and on the community website (www.cbmcommunity.org/mbc-festival/).

There is something for everyone in the MBC Festival. Saturday 29th is a day dedicated to children and their families, so we hope that local residents will put the Children's Pet Show and Family Fun Day in their diaries.

Music lovers can treat themselves to a Jazz Band event (Sun 23rd) and a Musical Evening (Fri 28th).

People looking to get active should attend the Open Evenings at the Cults Tennis Club (Mon 24th) or Bowling Club (Wed 26th).

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The Art Exhibition has been extended due to demand, and will span 4 days instead of the usual two (20-23rd August).

Refreshments will be available during the weekend.

We are planning a beautiful, vintage Afternoon Tea event for Sat 22nd.

There will be an Exhibition of local memorabilia, flowers and calligraphy running each day 27-29th There's a charity Coffee Morning on Sat 29th You are invited to attend an Open Day at Simeon and Cairnlee Houses on Sun 30th.

The MBC Festival is a non-profit community organisation. The Cults, Milltimber and Bieldside Community Council have been a long-standing financial supporter of the annual event, and this year we also secured funds from Aberdeen City Council / Vibrant Aberdeen, which allows us to promote the events much more.

We hope you enjoy the programme of events arranged for this year and feedback if there's anything you can do to help us this year, or in the future.

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Beer of the Month September – does it still count as late summer, or is it autumn yet? It’s a half full-half empty question, really; but the blackberries should be well ripened, early apples are ready for picking, and the field boundaries are pocked with big white puffballs. To me, that’s autumn.

Autumn means rich food: the blast of cordite is sounding the pheasant’s death-knell, the stubble-fed pigeons are at their best, and the goose is ready from Michaelmas onward (why wait for Christmas?). And rich food calls for rich beer. Two, both from traditional English family breweries, spring instantly to mind.

Hook Norton Old Hooky (4.6% abv) has a richness and complexity that make it a great choice as an accompaniment to game. A deep copper colour, it has a biscuity aroma of quite startling intensity. This richness, though, is balanced by a fruity roundness and a tang reminiscent of old-fashioned marmalade; and the aftertaste, at first almost buttery, is similarly balanced by a bitter smack of hop.

Stronger than Old Hooky at 5.7% abv, and perhaps one to savour after a long bracing walk, is the rich, warming Badger Poacher’s Choice from Hall & Woodhouse.

A deep reddish-brown in colour its aroma is both sweet and sharp, because the flavourings are liquorice and damson.

And they work! The flavour is an alloy of luscious fruitiness and pear-drop acidity.

There’s more balancing fruit and acidity in a lingering finish that’s short on traditional hop bitterness. So: rich and warming yet at the same time piquant and tangy – in short, a madeira of a beer.

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Deeside Local Food Festival – Sunday 20th September 2015 The Mixing Bowl Aberdeen is delighted to announce that it is organising the Deeside Local Food Festival on Sunday 20th September from 11am to 3pm at Cults Academy.

At the heart of the festival will be a farmers’ market, where local food producers and sellers will showcase their produce and sell to the public. Alongside the market, there will be talks by the producers, cooking demonstrations and activities to engage children of all ages. There will be hot food to enjoy for lunch including a hog roast by Andrew Gordon, The Lean Butcher, and a variety of refreshments.We are delighted that local celebrity Craig Wilson, The Kilted Chef, will be with us at this fun family event to demonstrate some delicious dishes.

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There are a number of ways the local community can get involved before the day. Further details of the ‘Design your own Mr Potato’ competition and ‘The Colour of Taste’ art competition can be found on the festival website. In addition, we will be creating a Recipe Garden at the festival, where children and adults are invited to bring along their favourite recipe written out on a colourful cardboard flower shape to plant in the garden.

The event is being funded by the Think Local Community Food Fund and is part of The Year of Food and Drink Scotland 2015 celebrations.

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Aberdeen Forward Courses Courses for 2015 Hobby Club - every Wednesday, 10-12 and 1.30-3.00 - these are drop in craft sessions.

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GERMAN FOR BEGINNERS IN CULTS Planning a holiday or business trip to Germany or Austria? Why not learn a little of the language to get to know the country and the people better?

German for Beginners is a new evening class starting in the Cults Learning Centre on Thurs17 Sept from 7 – 9pm. It will be based on the BBC Active course, and no prior knowledge is necessary. The cost for eight weeks is £50. Cults Learning Centre is an annexe to Cults Academy next to the swimming pool.

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By James Baggott interesting thing is it does all that while returning an incredible 134.5mpg and emitting just 49g/km.

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It looks like something from the set of Star Wars, drives like a supercar and costs £100,000.

James Baggott finds out if the i8 is the car we’ve all been waiting for.

What is it?

It’s rare a genuine landmark car arrives on the scene, but BMW have pulled it off with the simply staggering i8. Not only does it look like something from a science fiction movie, it has the technology from one too – but the good news here is this car is very real indeed.

This is the German firm’s stake in the ground in the electric car market and proves supercars don’t necessarily need V8s to stir the emotions. Apparently.

What’s under the bonnet?

Ok, concentrate now, because this is a little bit more complicated than usual. The i8 features a turbocharged 1.5-litre three-pot engine that’s hidden behind the rear seats.

Doesn’t sound very exciting, we agree, but there’s also a 129bhp electric motor which combines for an overall power output of 357bhp and 570Nm. That’s plenty of punch, enough to help it crack 60mph in 4.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 155mph. But the really

Well, first up it’s worth noting this is a 2+2 so if you’ve got kids, or small adult friends, you can slot them in the back and take them along for the ride. There are also those awesome dihedral gullwing doors to marvel at every time you get in and out. Don’t expect to enter a petrol station and leave any time soon.

Specification includes all the usual niceties you’d expect – such as Sat Nav, DAB radio, Bluetooth, heated seats and leather. Lovely.

What do the press think?

Auto Express praised it for its ‘stunning looks, low running costs and strong performance’, however they said the seats were cramped and the boot was small. Autocar added: ‘BMW would have you believe that the new i8 is the sports car of the future - and it’s a believable claim.’

What’s it like to drive?

It’s like driving the future. From the moment you squeeze yourself through those funky doors across the wide carbon fibre sills to the minute you notice it glows blue inside at night, you feel like you’re starring in your very own Back to the Future movie. It makes an incredible noise as you power

on, much of which is piped into the cabin via the speakers, but it’s still exciting nonetheless.

It feels quick too. You sit low in the cabin, and with a rapid six-speed automatic gearbox that changes so fast you feel like it’s constantly accelerating, the sensations are heightened even more.

Our Verdict

If you’re looking for something that will stand out from the crowd and is packed with clever technology, the BMW i8 really is the supercar for you. It’s great to drive, turns heads like few other machines on the road and offers amazing eco credentials to boot. But at £100,000 it’s not cheap and we can’t help thinking a BMW M4 would offer just as many thrills in the driving department. But that’s not the point of the i8 - this car is about showcasing new technology and highlighting BMW’s electric car range, and it does that job very well indeed. And, if we’re honest, we’re very glad it’s here indeed.

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Cake and Bake Lemon Crumble Cheesecake Bars Tangy and creamy with a golden buttery crumble topping, these cheesecake bars make a delicious sweet treat. For a smoother cheesecake filling, use full-fat soft cheese instead of the ricotta.

Ingredients: THE BASE • 250g plain flour • 2 tsp baking powder • 140g butter, chilled and diced • 125g caster sugar • 1 medium egg, beaten THE FILLING • 750g ricotta cheese • 225g caster sugar • Zest and juice of 1 lemon • 3 medium eggs, beaten • 100ml soured cream • 1 tbsp cornflour • Fresh mint sprigs, to decorate

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1. Preheat the oven to 180C/Fan 160C/Gas Mark 4. Grease an 18cm x 28cm tray-bake tin and line the base with baking paper.

2. To make the base, sift together the flour and baking powder into a large bowl. Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs then stir in the sugar. Reserve a third of the mixture and chill in the fridge. Stir the beaten egg into the rest of the mixture to make a crumbly dough. Spread into the base of the prepared tin and press down firmly in an even layer.

3. Bake the cheesecake base for 15-20 minutes, or until pale golden. Remove from the oven and leave to cool for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 160C/ Fan 140C/ Gas Mark 3.

4. To make the filling, beat the ricotta cheese, sugar and lemon juice and zest in a bowl until creamy then gradually beat in the eggs. Fold in the soured cream and cornflour and spread the mixture over the warm base.

5. Sprinkle the reserved fine crumble mixture over the top in an even layer. Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until set and pale golden. Leave in the tin to cool completely then chill for 2-3 hours. Slice into 12 bars and serve decorated with fresh mint sprigs.

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Fifty Plus Family Festival 2015 Tues 1 - Fri 11 Sept

Highlights of the September 2015 Festival include: Wednesday 2nd - Meditation, fashion show, talk, evening entertainment.

Thursday 3rd - Meditation, talks, Sing-aLong, evening entertainment.

Friday 4th - Scottish night with Iron Broo.

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Monday 7th - Thursday 10th - Sporting activities and film festival.

Friday 11th - Ceilidh with Iron Broo at the Music Hall.

For part of the FIFTY PLUS FESTIVAL a large floored and heated marquee with a licensed bar will be in place in the Marischal Quadrangle for some events from 2 - 6 September 2015.

Saturday 5th - Family fun day.

Sunday 6th - Dolly Parton and Kenny Rodgers show.

Tickets (where required for Festival events) will be available in August from Aberdeen Box Office on 01224 641122.

THANK YOU to those who supported the Jumble Sale held on Sat 13 June, in Ruthrieston West Church, In aid of A.C.E (Angus' Cambodian Expedition) Angus wanted to let you all know he raised £2000 for the charity. A big thank you from him.

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Beauty

Shades of Autumn

by Kate Duggan www.kateduggan.co.uk

This issue we’re looking at makeup, including the key trends for autumn/winter.

As your tan fades, you may find that you want slightly more foundation. ’Contouring’ is the art of using different shades to add definition to your face. Lighter tones highlight areas and make them stand out slightly, while darker tones add shadow and depth. If you’ve been thinking of trying contouring, but are worried that it will take hours, or make you look a bit fake, read on for our cheat’s guide…

Start with an overall base that’s the same tone as your natural skin, before adding slightly darker shades under your cheekbones and along your jawline. Use a lighter shade on top of the cheekbones, under the eyes and between your eyebrows. And don’t forget to blend well! If you’re still not convinced, try searching online for video tutorials. MAC has some great ones on its website, for example.

When it comes to the product itself, a cream tends to give a fresher appearance.

Iconic London’s Multi Use Cream Contour Palette, £32.99, is a good choice, as it has several easy-to-apply shades in one kit, which also double-up as eyeshadows.

If you don’t fancy contouring, but do want to add a touch of colour to your cheeks, Colorescience Pressed Mineral Cheek Colore, £28, is a good choice.

Available in five shades, including a natural looking coral, it’s easy to apply, blends well and lasts for ages.

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Want to master the perfect autumnal smokey eye? Neal’s Yard Remedies tells us how*: • Apply a tawny brown shadow over the entire eyelid and up into the socket line using a medium eyeshadow brush.

Apply to the lower lash line with a small eyeshadow brush.

• Using a medium brush, apply a dark hazelnut shade to the outer corner of the lid and blend into the crease of the socket line.

Blend the colours using soft back and forth strokes. Apply dark brown mascara.

• Press a dark chocolate eyeliner into the eyelash roots, moving along the upper lash line. Go over this with a precise line, staying close to the lashes. Draw eyeliner along the lower lash line from the outer to the inner corner.

Statement lips don’t have to be red. We love Bobbi Brown’s new Lip Trio in Twilight Glow, £39 – the perfect shade for autumn. One of the key looks for this season is ‘polished’. Think sophisticated, ‘grown-up’ make-up. The Lip Trio is perfect for this, as it gives you perfectly defined lips, with just a hint of gloss.

Victoriana looks set to become another one of this season’s key looks. Forget soft romantic frills though; this is Victoriana with an edge. Think dark, gothic eroticism. If you don’t fancy going the whole shebang, you can dip your toe (or fingertip) in the water with a dark red or purple nail varnish. We like Vamp by HJ Manicure, which is £9.50 and doesn’t contain the strong chemicals often found in nail polishes, such as formaldehyde and dibutyl phthalate.

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Aberdeen Patchwork & Quilting Group meet on the 3rd Wed of every month Sept to June at Rubislaw Church Centre, 7.30pm to 9.00pm.

All are welcome. Facebook Aberdeen Quilters or email aberdeenquiltersgroup@gmail.com for more information.

Metafit Class - High intensity interval workout. Airyhall Community Centre every Monday 7.25-7.55pm. ÂŁ3.50/ class. Contact Helen Ewen. Mobile 07736247911. Email helenewen1@ btinternet.com. Facebook Airyhall Metafit.

Scottish Country Dancing Summer Socials run every Wednesday from 6th May to 26th August and whether you have done lots or a little Scottish Country Dancing you will be made very welcome! 7:30 - 9:45 at Curl Aberdeen, Eday Road. It is not really suitable for complete beginners, but we will be running classes for all levels from September. For more information please contact 01224 636128 or mail aberdeenrscds@hotmail.co.uk

A few clubs and classes - full list back again next issue NCT Waddling to Toddling, Mondays 10-11.30pm @ St Francis of Assisi RC church hall, Deeside Dr, Mannofield.

Drop in group for parents & carers of babies & toddlers, birth to pre-school.

Contact 01224 453298 or visit http:// www.nct.org.uk/branches/aberdeencity-shire

Aberdeen Wine and Food Society meets monthly to promote the appreciation of wine and food from around the world.

NCT Bumps & Babies, Thursdays 2-4pm @ Queens Cross church. Drop in group for mums-to-be, parents & carers of babies. Contact 01224 453298 or visit http://www.nct.org.uk/branches/ aberdeen-city-shire

The Society has been in existence for over 40 years and the existing Membership number 40-50 with a wide range of ages, interests and professions.

Events are held in local restaurants, private clubs and other venues, in and around Aberdeen, with a different theme and location each month.

Anybody interested in coming along as a guest or joining the Society should contact one of the following:-

NCT Boob Buddies, Wednesdays 10am to noon @ Junction Church, 5 Bon Accord Terrace, Aberdeen, AB11 6DP. Drop in mum-to-mum breastfeeding support group. Contact publicity.aberdeen@ nct.org.uk, 01224 453298 or visit www. facebook.com/nctaberdeenboobbuddies

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6 Supplements that help fight fat 1. VITAMIN D

How It Melts Fat: Numerous studies show that vitamin D helps your body respond to insulin (hormone secreted from your pancreas and SO important in FATLOSS).

One of its jobs is to help glucose get into body cells, which BURN glucose for energy.

How well your insulin pushes glucose into those cells is called ‘insulin sensitivity’.

The MORE sensitive your cells are to insulin, the better.

The LESS sensitive they are to insulin, the more likely your body will store the food you eat as FAT. Sources: Eggs, salmon, mackerel, tuna, mushrooms.

4. OMEGA 3 - FATTY ACIDS

How They Melt Fat: Omega 3’s switch on enzymes that trigger FAT-BURNING in cells.

They also help to BOOST your mood which could help REDUCE emotional eating.

Omega 3’s can INCREASE leptin signaling in the brain resulting in your brain registering that you’re full and CRANKING UP your fat burning mode.

Sources: Fatty fish like salmon (which are also high in vitamin D), mackerel, tuna, flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, walnuts.

5. Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLAs) How It Burns Fat: CLAs are potent FAT BURNERS found along with Vitamin D and calcium in dairy products.

2. CALCIUM

How It Melts Fat: Calcium is a mineral that works with vitamin D to help you BURN fat.

Calcium is stored in fat cells and researchers think that the MORE calcium a fat cell has, the MORE fat that cell will release to be BURNED. Calcium also helps WEIGHTLOSS by binding to fat and PREVENTING some of it from getting absorbed into your bloodstream.

Sources: milk, cheese, yoghurt, fish, fruit, beans, vegetables.

3. PROTEIN

How It Melts Fat: Keeps you FULLER for longer.

Has the highest THERMIC BURN of 30% (you burn 30% of the calories simply digesting protein).

Along with calcium and Vitamin D, it helps you to BUILD your lean muscle tissue as you DROP those pounds.

Sources: Lean meats, eggs, cheese, fish, nuts, seeds, greek yoghurt, beans and lentils.

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When we consume these foods, the CLA helps blood glucose enter body cells so CLA can be burned for ENERGY and not stored as FAT.

Polyphenals can also be found in food.

Sources: Ginger, almonds, spinach, strawberries.

CLA also helps to promote fat burning by INCREASING our lean muscle tissue where the bulk of our calorie burning takes place.

Sources: Dairy, meat, eggs.

I hope you have an AWESOME month and keep chipping away at your goals. Lee

6. POLYPHENOLS

How They Melt Fat: Polyphenols are the antioxidants that give green tea’s HEALTH and METABOLISM boosting kick.

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Baby Sensory coming soon to Kingswells and Inverurie Our classes will introduce your baby to a world of sensory delights. Where the two of you can relax, have fun and share some truly special times. For ours is magical world, full of glowing balls, light shows, puppets, bubbles, rainbows, massage, signing and songs, with new activities introduced every week. Imagination is a vital part of childhood. And together we’ll dance in the snow or dive under the waves, trek through a rainforest or sing shanties with pirates.

What makes our multi-award winning programme so special is that every element is carefully designed with your baby’s development in mind. Much of our equipment and many of the songs are unique to us, and there’s decades of research built into the programme. And we feel it’s important that we share our knowledge with you, regularly explaining what we’re doing and

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why. For the first year of your baby’s life is one of the most important. Soon after birth the brain starts creating two million new connections every second! So we love helping you make the most of this amazing time in your baby’s life.

You can join us at any time, and we’d encourage you to begin as soon as you feel able. It’s a lovely way to make new friends, and for you to share tips and experiences at a time when you’ll probably really appreciate the support. Attending weekly classes is also great for getting out of the house; helping add some structure to a life that’s probably very different for you right now.

Whilst every session is unique, they’re structured to follow the natural play-rest-play cycle of babies.

We’ve done the research; so you can enjoy the fun.

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he Members of Aberdeen Orpheus Choir and their Conductor, Jane Murray very much look forward to this coming year, being the 60th Anniversary of the formation of the Choir. Practices begin on Wednesday, 26th August at 7.15 p.m. in the Lounge of Crown Terrace Baptist Church, Windmill Lane, Aberdeen firstly for our popular Carol Concert then our 60th Anniversary Summer Concert where a very interesting programme is being planned for the 27th May, 2016. We have managed to secure the services of Bob Chilcott, well known choral Conductor and composer to run a choral workshop on Saturday, 28th May and he will be our guest at our Summer Concert. Both of these events will be held in Queens Cross Church.

There are a few vacancies in all sections of the Choir and if you are interested in choral singing, can read music and wish to join a very friendly Choir, telephone Jane on 07967926758 or email conductor@aoc.org.uk to arrange an audition.

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Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com or tel 01224 641122 What’s On in September at His Majesty’s Theatre, Music Hall and Lemon Tree, Aberdeen Tuesday to Saturday, September 1 to 5: Winner of seven Olivier Awards and five Tony Awards – including one for Aboyne video designer Finn Ross – the highly-acclaimed National Theatre production, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime on its first nationwide tour, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm, with 2pm Thursday and 2.30pm Saturday matinees.

Wednesday, September 2: As part of Aberdeen Performing Arts’ Culture Café, award-winning novelist, poet and short-story writer Jackie Kay, gives a lunchtime talk on her work which has garnered the Guardian Fiction Prize, the Somerset Maugham Award and the Scottish Book of the Year Award, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 1pm.

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Thursday, September 3: Hailing from the Isle of Skye, and the figurehead trailblazers of the Celtic Dance Music renaissance, the Peatbog Faeries, draw upon a dazzling myriad of influences from traditional jigs and reels through jazz, hip hop, reggae and more, in The Lemon Tree, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm.

Friday, September 4: Audio Glasgow presents The Neville Staple Band featuring former members of the British ska band Bad Manners with Warren Middleton (trombone), Andy

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Saturday, September 5: With musicians from a long line of funk, soul and R&B bands, the 10-strong Funk Connection, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 8pm.

Sunday, September 6: Freshly Squeezed presents new local band Alkanes, featuring the drummer Gary Wilson, guitarist and vocalist Dale Sutherland, and bass player Donald Barclay, Emilio Largo, Cold Years and Wendell Borton, in The Lemon Tree, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7pm.

Monday, September 7: In their one-and-only tour of 2015, Scottish supergroup Session A9 play The Lemon Tree, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm.

Tuesday, September 8 to Saturday, October 3: Following its phenomenal run in 2012, the record breaking sensation, Dirty Dancing, returns to Aberdeen for a four-week run, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm Monday to Thursday, 5pm and 8.30pm on Fridays and 2.30pm and 7.30pm on Saturdays.

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Sunday, September 13: As part of Aberdeen Performing Arts’ Northern Arc series, multi-award winning Scots singer Julie Fowlis teams up with Canadian band Le Vent du Nord to collaborate and explore Gaelic and Québecois music, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm.

Sunday, September 13: Live it Out Agency present American musician and singer Piney Gir, now based in London, plus support, in The Lemon Tree, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm.

Friday, September 18: Heat up a chilly autumn night with an evening of traditional Scottish dancing with Danse McCabre in the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 8pm.

Saturday, September 19: Internationally renowned composer, arranger, lyricist, producer and tenor saxophonist Benny Golson is the special guest of The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm.

Sunday, September 20: One of the world's most beloved classical violinists, multi-award winner Nicola Benedetti returns to the Music Hall with a dynamic programme Italy and The Four Seasons, which includes two seminal and cherished works from the classical repertoire - Vivaldi's Four Seasons and Tchaikovsky's Souvenir de Florence, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm.

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Tickets from www.aberdeenperformingarts.com or tel 01224 641122 Thursday, September 24: Globally inspired but distilled in Scotland, Orkestra del Sol’s explosive reinvention of global brass band music has captured imaginations, set pulses racing and left a trail of pummelled dance floors across continents, in The Lemon Tree, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm.

Friday, September 25: Aberdeen Performing Arts launch True North, Aberdeen’s weekend festival of music and song celebrating the Northeast's singer songwriter tradition and providing a platform for the very best music and song, from ballads to contemporary classics with Glasgowbased band Fatherson, with 101, in The Lemon Tree, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7pm.

Friday, September 25: With conductor Donald Runnicles and violinist James Ehnes, the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra perform Glazunov’s Violin Concerto and Mahler’s Symphony No.10, the reconstructed version by Deryck Cooke, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm.

Friday, September 25: As part of Aberdeen Performing Arts’ True North weekend festival of music and song, the Late Night Festival Club, hosted by Scottish guitarist and singer Hubby (RM Hubbert) with James Blackshaw, in The Lemon Tree, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 10.45pm.

Saturday, September 26: As part of Aberdeen Performing Arts’ True North weekend festival of music and song, an afternoon of music and chat, led by Edinburgh-based singer, songwriter and performer Wounded Knee, also known as Drew Wright, in The Lemon Tree, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 2pm.

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Saturday, September 26: As part of Aberdeen Performing Arts’ True North weekend festival of music and song, Pop Up performances by The Harmonica Movement (acoustic) from 5.30pm to 6.15pm and Amy Sawers from 6.15pm to 7pm, in Brewdog, Gallowgate, Aberdeen and Ashley Park from 7.30pm to 8.15pm and Cara Mitchell from 8.20pm to 9pm in 6 Degrees North, Littlejohn Street, Aberdeen.

Saturday, September 26: As part of Aberdeen Performing Arts’ True North weekend festival of music and song, award-winning and uniquelytalented singer-songwriter Tom Odell with support from upcoming singersongwriter Siobhan Wilson, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm.

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Sunday, September 27: As part of Aberdeen Performing Arts’ True North weekend festival of music and song, Songwriters’ Circle, featuring songwriters from three bands with a strong connection to the North-east and who have also played across the country - Rick Redbeard (The Phantom Band), Jo Anthony (Last Ones Left) and Steven Milne (The Little Kicks). in The Lemon Tree, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at noon.

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Sunday, September 27: Closing concert of Aberdeen Performing Arts’ True North weekend festival of music and song, featuring Bill Wells and Aidan Moffat, who in 2012 won the inaugural Scottish Album of the Year award, and one of Scotland’s best-kept secrets Kathryn Joseph, in The Lemon Tree, West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 9pm.

Tuesday, September 29: Speakers from the Edge present Ben Fogle, who has rowed the Atlantic Ocean, crossed Antarctica on foot, run across the Sahara and crossed the Empty Quarter on camel, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm.

Tuesday, September 29 to Saturday, October 3: Aberdeen Performing Arts and Glasgow Lunchtime Theatre present, as part of the A Play, A Pie and A Pint series, One in a Million by Cathy Forde, in The Lemon Tree Lounge, West North Street, Aberdeen, Tuesday to Friday at 6pm and Thursday and Saturday at 1pm.

Wednesday, September 30: Back on the road with his brand new standup show for 2015 Destiny Calling is funnyman Justin Moorhouse, fresh from the 15 date Manchester Arena Phoenix Nights LIVE reunion in aid of Comic Relief, in The Lemon Tree, West North Street, Aberdeen, at 8pm.

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