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Benefit of plant-based food in our diet Alternative protein long-term study The partial replacement of traditional sources of protein (meat/processed meat) with plant protein could represent a healthy, sustainable way of eating.

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A huge thank you to our delivery team ...

End of second year of publications...

Can you believe that this is the end of our second year. What a journey.

When I first came to do the magazines I thought I’d never get the hang of the road layouts! Then finding places to park to do my deliveries. Advertisers and articles they have all come very easily - thank you. The very reliable delivery team who have ventured out every other month despite the weather to make sure you all get your copy in good time - you are all brilliant.

To say thank you to the delivery team we had a get-to-gether in the Fourth Room Lounge last month, unfortunately not everybody managed but we had a nice number there to enjoy the buffet and a drink. We all huddled round the fire until we could take the heat no more! A very pleasant evening and I hope you all recognise each other now when you are going about the village.

There will be a major change with Issue 13 - being the size of the publication - it is shrinking to A5 size. I think this will be more manageable from a delivery point of view and more compact for you to read. Same quality just smaller packaging.

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Relaxed friendly atmosphere in the comfort of a homely environment.

Included in this issue is our regular contributions from the Community Council, Community Centre, Police, Vet, Councillors Corner, Bucksburn Academy, Kingswells Primary and the church.

Some extra editorial from a local charity in Westhill and the few little extra articles I try and fit in when I can.

I’m just about to head over to Kingswells to pick up my daughter’s dress for her “leaver’s ball”. We commissioned it to be made by Vessi Preston after seeing her advert in an earlier issue of the magazine. Vessi was just brilliant. Took what my daughter wanted, quickly sketched it and took measurements and before we knew it - dress was made! If you are looking for something a wee bit special and want to be unique then I would thoroughly recommend Vessi.

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Tree cutting

Many of the landscaped areas in Kingswells are maintained

by Aberdeen City Council. Any pruning or removal of trees

One of the attractive features of Kingswells is its setting in rolling, wooded countryside. From the 1980s, tree cover was increased around the village through the landscaping provided by various developers. Today, these trees improve the local environment for everyone. They make Kingswells look more attractive, shelter homes from the wind, and reduce air pollution and traffic noise.

Some trees and wooded areas in Kingswells are legally protected by Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs). This means there are penalties for pruning or felling trees without approval from Aberdeen City Council. Homeowners should be aware of any restrictions through the deeds for their property. Due to budgetary constraints, the Council is focusing its work on trees that are dangerous or diseased. A homeowner may be able to pay the Council to do pruning work on TPO trees provided that the Council considers the work to be justifiable.

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SensationALL Singers is an inclusive choir which our charity SensationALL is starting up on Wednesday 25th March at the Old School in Westhill from 6.30 -7.30pm,and every Wednesday thereafter.

In order to run this choir effectively we urgently need at least 10 volunteers to help support young people with multiple support needs, to help set up or tidy the rooms afterwards, provide refreshments and in supervising any youngsters who may need to access a 'quiet room' during this time.

There are other upcoming SensationALL fundraising events such as "Cocktails in Teapots" on Saturday 13th June, Fundraising Race Night on Saturday 29th August that will require the help of 10-15 volunteers.

We also plan to run play-schemes for youngsters with multiple support needs during Easter and summer holiday periods that also requires daytime voluntary support.

SensationALL staff ask for anyone interested to contact them at Lawsondale Sports Pavilion on Tel: 01224 746699 or via the website:- www.info@sensationall.org.uk

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growing in these areas can only be done by the Council. In a few cases, the Council may remove trees or branches which are clearly dangerous. However, the shading of a new patio or conservatory will not normally qualify as a good reason for cutting or removing trees in these areas. This approach seems reasonable because trees maintained by the Council belong to the whole community.

In areas maintained by residents’ associations or developers, non-Council contractors may be employed to do pruning work. In such cases, we would urge residents to ensure that only competent and professional contractors do the work. In some parts of Kingswells it is clear that pruning work has been carried out by people who know very little about trees or the way they grow. The work may be done cheaply but end up spoiling the appearance of your property. Some trees have been so badly damaged that they will be permanently deformed.

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illegal or incompetent tree cutting in their area they should contact the Community Council at www.kwells.org Any contractor should be able to tell you who authorised the work.

Speed limit on the A944 Some people are unhappy that the speed limit on the road to Westhill has been reduced from 50 mph to 40 mph and have set up a petition on www.Change.org to petition Aberdeen City Council to restore it to 50 mph or 60 mph. Speed limits on roads around Kingswells do now appear inconsistent.

The Council has reduced speed limits to take account of new developments, including the junction with the AWPR just west of the Five Mile. Over the years, the A944 has been the scene of various accidents, sadly some fatal. KCC will continue to ask the police to enforce speed limits on the A944 as too many drivers routinely ignore them.

Litter-pick Our thanks go to Claire Burt for working with Aberdeen City Council to organise a community clean-up of the area around the village on Saturday, 18 April. There is certainly a lot to be done. Many of our ‘green’ areas are looking really messy. Some locations are infested with litter that has been there for years.

At the time of writing, arrangements for volunteers to meet up have yet to be finalised. All necessary equipment will be provided.

We would encourage everyone in Kingswells to take a pride in where they live and try to keep their local ‘patch’ litter-free.

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News from Councillor Delaney

result, Environmental Health have been informed about the noise levels and a temporary traffic order will result in a ban on parking in key sections of Fairley Road to enhance public safety during these works.

he change of the clocks signals better things to come, or at least it lifts the spirits and gets us all enthused again, knowing the short days are now behind us and summer is on its way, so lets start this month on a happy note!

Rather than make this column a big long moan, I’m now going to welcome the introduction of the new hydrogen buses on the X40 route. Fair enough they have had a bit of a dodgy start requiring more than their fare share of tow trucks, but we need to put this in context! Hopefully this is just down to teething problems, as they are an initiative we really should be welcoming with open arms. They run on compressed hydrogen, producing no harmful omissions into the atmosphere. These vehicles are in widespread use overseas but only stating to catch on in the UK. Aberdeen is leading Scotland in pioneering the adoption of this clean green technology and in developing the infrastructure to support it.

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I’m delighted to welcome Mrs Moira McIver’s appointment as Head Teacher at Kingswells Primary School. I’ve known Moira for the past three years and been impressed at how well she has led the school following Jayne Glover’s retirement in October 2013. Having a happy, well managed school where children are encouraged to excel has always been the hallmark of Kingswells School. Nothing is more important to us as parents and grandparents than the quality of our children’s education and I take much comfort knowing Moira will be leading this.

On a different subject, we were lucky in having a fairly mild winter as far as severity goes, but it was pretty icy under foot and treacherous to walk on at times. I mentioned this in my last column, but it’s far from being a closed subject in my mind.

Numerous people, myself included, fell on the ice and others, who were less fortunate, sustained broken bones and other injuries. I remain to be convinced that resources were being targeted appropriately and will be discussing this further with the Director.

Another bone of contention remains Broaddykes Drive which is undoubtedly the worst road in Kingswells, yet it has once again failed to make it onto this year’s carriageway resurfacing programme, despite my requests to have it assessed for inclusion in the programme. In fact, for the second year in a row, not one road in Kingswells has been included in the programme.

Once again I will be pursuing answers as to why Broaddykes Drive was not even considered for inclusion on the reserve list.

Needless to say, I will continue to make representations for inclusion in the 2016/17 programme as the condition of the road continues to decline.

The new Dandara development at Huxterstone continues to cause concern for residents living in that area. I have made a number of representations to the Council about indiscriminate parking which is either obstructing or blocking people’s line of sight. Also with reference to noisy work on Sundays and other works happening outwith the specified working hours. As a

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These buses make a really pleasant change from our usual rickety bone shakers which serve Kingswells and I would encourage residents to make use of them. Unfortunately only four buses have been assigned to the X40 route, not enough to cover all journeys, so it’s pretty much pot luck as to whether or not you get a comfortable journey or more of the shake, rattle and roll!

Talking of the X40 I’ve had a fair number of representations about the poor timekeeping of the buses, not to mention the journey times. These are issues I’ll certainly be exploring further when I next meet with First. There are far too many pinch points in the current route, which merely add to the length of the journey for no good reason.

Looking now at the proposals for the X17 to provide a frequent service from the Park & Ride, I’m afraid the completion date, originally set for February 2015, then May, has now slipped to August/September. I’ll keep you updated on this one.

That’s about it for now. As always, please get in touch to raise any concerns you may have.

Steve Delaney Home Tel: 01224 694469 Work Tel: 01224 346614 Email: sdelaney@aberdeencity.gov.uk Web: www.delaney.org.uk Facebook: CllrDelaney Twitter: CllrDelaney

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ocal Lady Karen Goktas is doing a major fundraising challenge which she is taking part in on 4th July - the Great Glencoe Challenge - which involves trekking 26.2 miles from Glencoe to the foot of Ben Nevis. Karen is currently fundraising to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis Trust AND local Westhill charity, SensationALL (SCIO43156) in an effort to raise awareness of those affected by Cystic Fibrosis, and those with multiple support needs.

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Bucksburn Academy Careers Fair On the 26th February the school was packed out for our 2015 Careers Fair. This is organised each year by the school’s Parent Council and this year saw over 40 employers, training providers, Further and Higher Education organisations come together to offer advice, inspiration and information to our pupils and parents. This is an important event that helps our pupils plan for choices and their own learning journey through and beyond school. We are very grateful to all of our partners to providing such positive support in this way.

Bucksburn Academy Drama Oscar Night A number of pupils recently showcased the work they have been doing in drama to a full house of parents and staff. Pupils studying drama demonstrated the skills they have been developing such as mime and stage fighting. The evening finished with a fantastic performance put on by the Drama Club of Pirates of the Curry Bean which brought together some great acting, comedy, costume and set.

All of our P7 pupils who will be starting at the school next session took part in a transition day in February. They took part in a number of activities designed to introduce them to the learning skills they will be developing when they start at the school. These activities were run by senior pupils. Later that evening it was the parent’s turn who were welcomed to the school and taken on tours of the school led by junior and senior pupils

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Rabbits are herbivores and have teeth that grow continuously. Because of this, their teeth need to be constantly worn down, and they are designed to chew on grass for most of the day. Pet rabbits can develop severe dental problems if fed on a diet with too much concentrate (such as nuggets, pellets or commercial mixture) and too little fibre. Ideally, a medium sized adult rabbit should be fed no more than two egg-cups full of concentrate. Your rabbit should have good quality hay and/or grass available all the time (never lawnmower clippings). A daily handful of leafy greens such as cabbage, broccoli or kale is fine.

Carrots and apples should only be fed in small amounts as occasional treats.

Rabbits are social animals and should always be kept with a neutered companion rabbit which they have been bonded with. They need a hutch with shelter, with plenty of room to stretch out, and also an exercise area where they can move about freely.

Handling rabbits can be difficult for young children. Rabbits have powerful back legs and can kick out and scratch their handler, as well as hurting themselves badly. Hold them with the hindquarters well supported so that they can’t kick. Children should always be supervised when handling rabbits.

Veterinary care of your rabbit is also important. They need yearly vaccinations for two serious diseases – myxomatosis and viral haemorrhagic disease. Rabbits should be neutered, to prevent unwanted litters and to prevent uterine cancer in females. You should check your rabbit daily, especially his teeth, and nails to make sure they are not too long and also to make sure that his bottom and tail area are clean and free of droppings. If you have any concerns, contact your vet.

NATIONAL RABBIT WEEK is 9th – 17th May, 2015. Phone Kingswells Town & Country Vets 01224 749191 to book an appointment for a free rabbit health check!

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ow that spring is here and the nights are getting longer, the importance of securing your home, garage and cars is vitally important. The area, in general, is still being targeted by opportunistic offenders who find unlocked doors that allow them to gain entry to properties, your belongings and the keys to any vehicles. This should be considered when front doors are insecure and the family are enjoying time together in rear gardens.

In relation to the vehicle crime offences that were reported back in December 2014, I am happy to advise that the male responsible was identified,

charged and has been reported to the Procurator Fiscal for their consideration.

I am also pleased to inform you that reported monthly crime statistics for the Kingswells area remain low.

evening and night time patrols in the area to ensure that any suspicious incidents can be fully checked out, but we need your assistances to keep yourself and your community safe.

The lighter nights and improving weather will hopefully mean that youths, families and groups of friends will be out enjoying the recreational areas in your community. Consideration should always be given to personal safety, including your personal belongings when they are left unattended and please give a thought for the nearby residents, in relation to excessive noise later in the evening.

Along with my team I look forward to working with local community groups so we can work in partnership to tackle any on-going or developing problems to ensure that your community remains a safe place to live and work in.

Your local policing team remain committed to carrying out regular

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Pensions Rules are Changing: What You Need to Know

Whether this is possible largely depends on your employer, and they do not have any obligation to make contributions in these instances.

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New legislation regarding annuities Until recently, when you retired you had no other option but to use your pension fund to buy an annuity. Annuities provide you with a fixed income for life, and even though the legislation has now changed, this product may still offer the most stable income for you in retirement.

If you’re confused by drawdown, annuity, tax wrappers and pots, you are definitely not alone. It sometimes feels like politicians are being deliberately obtuse - why don’t they use plain English when talking about pensions so we all know where we stand on this important issue?

The 2014 Budget saw changes to pension legislation. From 2015 you will not be forced to buy an annuity with your pension fund, but can use the money in other ways. As a general rule, people choose the ‘income drawdown’ option, an annuity, or a mixture of the two.

Pensions are generally seen as the normal investment option when you start work. Although other choices are available, including property or stocks and shares, saving into a private pension does offer the following tax advantages: • • •

Some finance experts advise people to buy a fixed annuity that covers projected living expenses over their remaining lifetime, spending the rest of their pension pot on products that stand a greater chance of beating inflation.

The government pays tax relief on your payments You’re not taxed on the money in your pension pot (up to certain limits) At pension age you can withdraw a percentage of your pension as a tax-free lump sum

But what about the State Pension – won’t that provide the income I need in retirement?

State Pension rules are set to change from 2016 when a weekly flat rate will be introduced. The intention is to simplify the State Pension, making it fairer for all as well as easier for the government to administrate.

These are some of the new rules, should you reach State Pension age on or after April 6th 2016: • • • • • •

The full pension amount will be a minimum of £148.40 per week (the actual amount to be decided upon in late 2015) At least 10 qualifying years are needed to receive the new State Pension The total number of qualifying years for eligibility has increased from 30 to 35 Each individual will qualify for their own pension entitlement, rather than using the joint couple’s rate There will be no means testing for pension credit entitlement The cap on state pensions for the self-employed will be removed

Auto enrolment Auto enrolment is new legislation that obliges employers to offer eligible employees a workplace pension. The new scheme, which was introduced in October 2012, is being rolled out to include all UK employers by February 2018.

As with any financial product, you need to shop around for the best deal rather than sticking with your pension provider, who may not offer you an attractive rate. There has been some talk in the media of annuity mis-selling, so you should take the time to compare various products on the market rather than remaining ‘loyal’ to your pension company.

What is income drawdown?

Income drawdown is an alternative to buying an annuity. You buy stocks, shares and other investments and take a regular income by cashing them in over time, with 25% of each ‘drawdown’ being tax-free.

This is viewed as being riskier than an annuity as investments can go up or down, but if you are not risk averse and you have a larger pension pot of £100,000 or more, the rewards can be greater.

Income drawdown is a complicated option with high fees and charges, and it will not be right for everybody, but there is a middle-ground that offers the security of an annuity with a little more flexibility.

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Unit-linked: these depend on the performance of stocks, shares and other investments With-profits: these retain part of your return in highperforming years for use if investment performance declines

Currently, if you earn a minimum annual salary of £10,000, are aged between 22 years and the State Pension age, and work under a contract of employment in the UK, you are entitled to automatic enrolment on a workplace pension.

Charges and fees for pension products can be high, and serve to reduce the overall value of your fund. That’s why you need the advice and guidance of a professional financial expert to cut through the jargon, clearly explain what you are buying, and tell you the true cost of the product.•

Your employer makes their contribution and you get tax relief on your pension payments. If you already make contributions to a workplace scheme meeting government requirements, you don’t need to be enrolled in a new scheme.

If you don’t meet the eligibility criteria for automatic enrolment, you may still have the right to opt-in.

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Science Fair In Kingswells School we continue to have a strong focus on science. Next term our P7s will try out being science investigators. They will each choose a key question, research it, devise a hypothesis, plan and carry out an investigation and present their results. Their work will form our Science Fair, which will be displayed in the Kingswells community centre of the afternoon of Wednesday 20th May. Everyone is welcome to come along and see their work and vote on which pupil they feel has carried out the best scientific investigation. The pupils will be on hand to explain their work. Please do come along and help share their enthusiasm for science.

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Kingswells School P6s Trip to Edinburgh I woke up in the morning with unstoppable excitement pouring over me. Finally the day had come. I was going to Edinburgh! At rocket speed I got ready, and before I knew it, it was time to leave.

All the P6 pupils, teachers, and other adults were gathered in the gym hall. We made our way to the bus and soon the engine was starting. I was feeling nervous but ecstatic as I waved to my dad. The bus journey seemed surprisingly short and soon we had arrived at Our Dynamic Earth.

We started off with an interesting workshop about glaciers, finding out what causes glaciers and all the different types.

Then we had lunch and then went to a time machine! Being in the time machine felt incredible, with lots of different effects.

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The next stop was Edinburgh Zoo. We began with looking at the ultra-hyper monkeys! Then we had a workshop about

Next we were due at the Portrait Gallery where we split into two groups and explored the gallery. My group started at the library where we looked at astonishing sculptures and exquisite paintings. Then we visited a hall with paintings on every wall. We looked at a couple of paintings and then got to draw one ourselves. The visit was very intriguing.

By the time we were on the bus to Premier Inn, I was elated.

We arrived and found out who our room-mates were. I was in a two with Katy so we both got our own key. Our room was immaculate and exceedingly comfy. We had a single bed and a double bed and our own bathroom. We also had our own dressing table. We got changed for going to Pizza Hut and bowling, and then listened to some music. I also took some photos and played some games. Then somebody knocked on the door and gave the password so we opened it. It was time to go to Pizza Hut! At Pizza Hut we were offered endless stacks of pizza until we were afraid of popping. We also got hot chips, onion rings and garlic bread. Going to Pizza Hut was definitely an enjoyable experience!!!

Fortunately bowling was only a short walk from Pizza Hut. We got into teams of five and six and started bowling.

Unfortunately for me, there were no sides up. I probably scored less than four out of ten each time.

endangered animals which was exceedingly interesting and I learnt a lot more about animals. Then we split into groups to explore the zoo. We watched pandas, hippos, red squirrels, sun bears, zebras, lions, penguins, wallabies and millions of other animals. Then we had a provided lunch and then visited the gift shop. There was a ginormous variety to choose from but eventually I settled with a fluffy panda to put on your seatbelt.

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Eventually, the sides were put up. Finally the game was over, and surprisingly, I came second! At about nine o’clock, we crept into Premier Inn, in hope of the winning who was quieter award, out of the boys and the girls.(We won!) We got into our room, got changed into our PJ’s and got ready for bed. We read books for a about 15 minutes and listened to music. We eventually got settled for bed full of excitement for tomorrow…

We woke bright and early (6am) full of energy for the zoo!

We got changed quickly, bursting with excitement, packed our bags, locked our room and met everybody at the end of the corridor. We then had a delightful premier inn breakfast, complete with bacon, eggs, hashbrowns, sausages, cereal, muffins and croissants! (Which everyone definitely loved!)

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What’s On In Aberdeen at HMT,Music Hall and Lemon Tree during MAY Tuesday, April 28 to Saturday, May 2: As part of the spring A Play, a Pie and a Pint season, Aberdeen Performing Arts and Glasgow Lunchtime Theatre present No Nothing, by Alan Spence, an award-winning poet and playwright, novelist, short story writer and Professor in Creative Writing at Aberdeen University, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, at 6pm Tuesday to Friday and 1pm on Thursday and Saturday.

Tuesday, April 28 to Saturday, May 2: Agatha Christie’s legendary, record-breaking Box Office smash-hit thriller, The Mousetrap, famous around the world for being the longest running show of any kind in the history of theatre, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, at 7.30pm with 2pm Thursday and 2.30pm Saturday matinees.

Friday, May 1: Aberdeen Performing Arts presents an energetic evening of raw performance from the theatre project Scrapyard involving theatre makers of all disciplines experimenting with new ideas and collaborations, bringing theatre artists together from across the North-east, in The Lemon Tree Studio (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, at 6.30pm and 8pm.

Saturday, May 2: Ninety-minute behind-the-scenes tour at Aberdeen’s iconic Edwardian landmark, His Majesty’s Theatre, in HMT at 10.30am.

Saturday, May 2: At the fifth annual North of Scotland Pipe Band Concert, hosts Bucksburn and District Pipe Band welcome the current World Drumming Champions and 15 times World Pipe Band Champions, Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia Pipe Band to the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm.

Saturday, May 2: Scottish four-piece Django Django, who burst onto the scene in 2012 and have already been named as one of the albums of the year by Rolling Stone and NME, return to The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 8pm.

Sunday, May 3: Featuring Bruce Foxton from the Original Jam line up, From the Jam have a reputation for the kind of incendiary live performances which sealed the reputation of The Jam all those years ago, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm.

Tuesday, May 5 to Saturday, May 30: Winner of 100 international awards, Wicked casts its magical spell over the North-east, packed with thrilling technical wizardry, stunning costumes and show-stopping songs, in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm with 2.30pm Saturday matinees, plus 2pm weekday matinees on Wednesday, May 6, Thursday, May14, Thursday, May 21, Tuesday May 26 and Thursday, May 28.

Wednesday, May 6: As part of Aberdeen Performing Arts lunchtime Culture Café series, one of the brightest talents on the current literary scene and winner of the prestigious Costa Book of the Year Award, Scots writer AL Kennedy gives fans a wonderfully witty and engaging performance of her own work, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 1pm.

Thursday, May 7: Widely regarded as one of the best soul and funk bands in the history of music, Average White Band continue to delight audiences and critics alike, with noted US musicians alongside founding members Alan Gorrie and Onnie McIntyre, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 8pm.

Thursday, May 7: Kidder presents Normal/Madness, a solo show which is a frank, funny and deeply touching tale of Kirsty McKenzie and her schizophrenic mother, based on a true

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story, in The Lemon Tree Studio (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, at 7pm.

Friday, May 8: Under the baton of Donald Runnicles, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra perform Janacek’s Sinfonietta, and Shostakovich’s Concerto for Piano, Trumpet and Strings and Symphony No15, with trumpeter Mark O’Keefe and pianist Garrick Ohlsson, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm.

Friday, May 8: Accomplished AC/DC tribute band Hells Bells have performed their high energy gigs all over the world and are a hot favourite in The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm.

Saturday, May 9: Much-loved US born comedian, actor and writer Ruby Wax with a new show based on her critically acclaimed book Sane New World, exploring why people sabotage their sanity with their own thinking, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 8pm.

Saturday, May 9: Not an exercise in nostalgia, Letz Zep is a revolt against the time, faithfully recreating the sights and sounds of Led Zeppelin at their awesome best, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm.

featuring the UK’s Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, Scotland’s Makar (Poet Laureate) Liz Lochhead, and the National Poet of Wales Gillian Clarke, both events to be held in the Music Hall, Aberdeen.

Saturday, May 23: As part of Aberdeen Performing Arts’ Freshly Squeezed series, three of Scotland’s best up-andcoming acts come together on a single bill – The Harmonica Movement, Made as Mannequins and Gonzo – for a taste of the country’s next big names, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 8pm.

Saturday, May 23: Faux Theatre presents Torn, a sensual performance combining object theatre, kinetic art and an original live score to conjure up a wordless world, in The Lemon Tree Studio (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, at 7pm.

Sunday, May 24: Drawing from a broad palette of pop, folk, soul, country and blues influences singer-songwriter James Grant interweaves his solo compositions with Love and Money favourites, proving himself an artist now in his prime, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm.

Sunday, May 10: Better known by his stage name Withered Hand, Dan Willson is a Scottish indie rock musician with two albums to his credit, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm.

Sunday, May 24: Under the baton of Roger Williams, and with pianist Joseph Long, Aberdeen Sinfonietta perform Brahms’ Second Symphony, Mozart’s Piano Concerto in C Minor and Liszt’s Symphonic Poem Les Préludes, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm.

Monday, May 11: Singer-songwriter, poet, occultist and photographer Julian Cope has enjoyed a 30-year career in the rock business and has released over 20 solo albums, countless collaborative projects and six acclaimed books, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm.

Monday, May 25: World renowned lead singer and songwriter with London band Art Brut, Eddie Argos steps into the limelight to tell stories of what happened along the way, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 8pm.

Friday, May 15: As part of Aberdeen Performing Arts’ Ensemble Season, the Scottish Ensemble present From Russia with Love, featuring works by musical giants Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm.

Thursday, May 28: On the heels of the success of her fantastic new album Echoes, singer-songwriter Emily Smith is one of Scotland’s most distinctive voices, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm.

Friday, May 15: As part of Aberdeen Performing Arts’ Freshly Squeezed series, West of Scotland four-piece progressive post-rock band Skies Fell and The Winter Tradition, Cyrus Rose & After3, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm.

Saturday, May 16: One of the UK’s best-loved performers, Paul Merton and his world renown Impro Chums, including Mike McShane, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch and Suki Webster, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 7.30pm.

Sunday, May 17: By common consent one of the world’s finest guitar-players, Albert Lee is a double Grammy Award winning musician, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm.

Tuesday, May 19: Instigating a wordy bloodbath, Mark Grist and MC Mixy present Dead Poets Death March, in The Lemon Tree Studio (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, at 7pm.

Friday, May 22: The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, directed by Tommy Smith with special guest vocalese star Kurt Elling, presents Kurt Elling Swings Sinatra, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen at 8pm.

Friday, May 22: Delivering a thrilling and unique brand of contemporary folk music, Breabach, is one of the UK’s most dynamic and powerful bands, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm.

Saturday, May 23: The University of Aberdeen and Aberdeen Performing Arts present two unmissable literary events in the run-up to the university’s May Festival, kicking off at 1pm with a lunchtime Culture Café performance by the most influential Scottish writer of his generation James Kelman followed at 7.30pm with the Laureates’ Event,

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by Ena Lamont Stewart, the long-loved story of a working class family during the 1930s depression and how they learn to laugh in the face of adversity, in The Lemon Tree Studio (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, at 7pm.

Friday, May 29: University of Aberdeen May Festival presents Dàimh, the Gaelic super group celebrating the 15th anniversary of their first album, kicking off the festival with a band, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, doors at 7.30pm.

Saturday, May 30: Whether you sing in the shower or sing regularly with a choir, everyone’s invited to belt out some songs in the Big Big Sing Day From 12pm to 5pm, with sessions at 12.30pm, 2.45pm and 4.30pm, in the Music Hall, Aberdeen.

Saturday and Sunday, May 30 and 31: Starcatchers and the RSNO present Hup, created by Hazel Darwin-Edwards and Abigail Sinar, where a quirky quartet of playful musicians create an enchanting classical music experience for 0 – 24 month olds and their grown ups, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (standing), West North Street, Aberdeen, at 10.30am and 1.30pm.

Sunday, May 31: As an explorer, adventurer and biologist, TV presenter Niall McCann is part of a boundarypushing new breed and presents Adventure: Red in Tooth and Claw, in The Lemon Tree Lounge (seated), West North Street, Aberdeen, at 8pm.

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COMMUNITY CENTRE KingswellsKINGSWELLS Community Centre The Heart of the Village

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Please consider attending as your valued support is essential for the Centres to continue to run and offer you the activities and events that you attend and enjoy.

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There are a few places available for Tuesday Badminton: Carpet Bowls on a Monday and Thursday: Highland Dance on a Saturday and Tuesday and Whist on a Thursday.

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Westhill Bowling Club Westhill Bowling Club invite you to come and try bowling, the green is situated in the Denman Park Westhill and will open mid April 2015 for the outdoor season.

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Kingswells Parish Church Christian Aid Week is from Sunday 10 May until Saturday 16 May. If you can help in any way to deliver and collect envelopes in Kingswells please contact Chris Maxwell on 01224 743857. Many helpers make light work!!

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We have just celebrated Easter, a time when we thank God for the gift, sacrifice and resurrection of his Son and the unconditional love he offers us all. As always we welcome everyone to our services. Morning worship on Sundays is at 11.00am with a crèche and the Jaffa kids also meet at the same time. This is a great time for families and people of all ages to meet and share in the fellowship of the church. Coffee and tea are served after worship. Friendship is given and friendship is received.

The Choir will present a fund-raising Spring Concert of Scottish, Secular and Easter music on Friday 17 April at 7.30pm.

Come and join us. Tickets available from Choir members and at the door of the Church (£5).

Our Fun Day will be held on Saturday 6 June. Do not miss this event: there will be a BBQ and lots of games to enjoy.

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Future events – All-Age Walk and Picnic on Sunday 28 June following the morning service; and Church BBQ on Sunday 16 August following the morning service.

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6 West Craibstone Street, Aberdeen AB11 6DL