MBC Issue 168

mbC Issue 168

Aug-Sept-Oct 2015

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mbc NEWS Issue 168- Aug - Sept - Oct 2015

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Invasive Plants Threaten our Salmon and Wildlife!

The River Dee Trust is looking for volunteers to help remove invasive plants from our river banks to prevent loss of our native wildlife.

Tackling invasive non-native plants on the River Dee banks – such as Japanese knotweed, giant hogweed, Himalayan balsam and skunk cabbage - has become a priority because of their impacts on our rivers and native species. The Trust has already had success controlling these species on the Dee from Ballater to the Park Bridge near Drumoak, and also on the Rivers Cowie and Carron down to Stonehaven.

By helping you will: Protect our native wildlife – plants and animals Restore habitat and protect river banks, promoting natural river processes Improve instream habitat for fish Learn about the rivers and wildlife The work will be carried out on the River Dee from Drumoak to Aberdeen harbour, between May and November on weekdays and weekends. The methods are safe and simple and all volunteers are provided with full training and can gain nationally recognised certification (PA1 and PA6) for herbicide use.

If you are interested in helping our river contact Calum Hislop at 013398 80411, 07769 314130 or email The River Office - info@riverdee.org

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Editorial: All sides of the story…

An orange structure has appeared on the horizon. It’s on the other side of the Dee valley, almost directly opposite Cults.

We were intrigued and, as most change in the area is down to the construction of AWPR, our guesswork meandered in that direction. However, curiosity prevailed. Having to avoid Milltimber Brae, (it was closed because of the AWPR construction) we set out, heading for the orange edifice on the horizon. It was a voyage of discovery! Here were roads I didn’t know existed and, lo and behold, roadworks for the Charleston to Cleanhill section of the AWPR. We also found the orange structure. It is no more than a wooden wall, quite insignificant from some angles and it is part of a police firing range. This may also explain the prolonged gunfire we have heard on a few evenings. Presumably, the wall shields the nearby houses from noise and stray bullets. Unfortunately, it also amplifies the gunfire as it reverberates around the Dee valley from its prime spot on the crest of a hill. It’s ironic, that something intended to mitigate disruption to one community can impact on another, far greater in size.

The disruption caused by the construction of the AWPR can also be viewed from different perspectives. There are concerns regarding temporary housing for workers, noise and of course the inconveniences caused by closures and diversions. Some didn’t want a bypass at all. However, as a long-awaited and much needed road, I see the disruption as very welcome steps of progress. The future prospect of driving either south or north, to the airport, without having to choose between a snarled-up Anderson Drive and inadequate busy country roads is, for me, worth the present inconveniences. However, I do sympathise with those living nearest to, and most affected by, its construction. No matter how impatiently I await completion of the road, more patience is demanded of them.

In this issue both Aileen Malone and the CBM Community Council address issues with the construction work and give useful information and contact links.

You will also find a number of informative articles on a diverse range of topics from tick bites to ensuring equality in society. Something to interest everyone! The MBC Festival committee have again given us a packed programme of events and you will find them listed in this issue. Let’s hope the weather improves so we can enjoy the outdoor activities without shivering!

Whether you are at home or venturing further afield this summer, I hope you all have a sun-filled, relaxing and reenergising few months.

Carol

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News from the Cults Bieldside and Milltimber Community Council Summer has been delayed this year - due to late incoming warm weather, to borrow the logic from the air travel industry. However, this has not made the Community Council hold back in their More Blooms effort. This project, initiated by our treasurer Graham Payne in early 2014, is really coming to fruition this year.

Under Graham’s enthusiastic hands-on management, masses of flowers in hanging baskets and planters have appeared along the North Deeside Road to help us appreciate the charm of our suburbs. A great stride in the right direction and there is more to come!

On the same ‘improving the environment’ theme, CBMCC organised two litter picks in the area earlier this year, collecting several carloads of rubbish in just one morning. We really have to get to grips with the littering culture of our time. I was especially disturbed by the amount of discarded plastic snack bags that were found around Cults Primary School.

In the last issue of MBC News, I reported that the Community Council had not been happy with the lack of routine contact with the AWPR builders and expressed the hope that as a result of our representations this would improve. I am afraid it has not.

The construction work appears to go ahead very smoothly and there have been no major complaints about disproportional disturbances during the first half-year. We hope that this continues to be the case but it does not diminish our desire to have a regular two-way communication routine around the operations.

Community Council Members David Anstee Cults Eleanor Brennan Cults Norman Burt Milltimber Colin Caldow Cults Tracey Davidson Cults Guus Glass Cults Christine McKay Cults Graham Payne Cults Derek Robb Bieldside Peter Roberts Bieldside Margaret Stewart Cults Yvonne Black Future Meetings 27 August 2015 24 September 2015 22 October 2015 26 November 2015 December 2015

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Transport Scotland, the major funding partner of the project states on its website that engaging with local communities and businesses will be a vital part of the AWPR/B-T Project.

Community Engagement is generally defined as ‘involving people in decisions that affect them’. So far the AWPR organisation has limited its communications with ‘people affected’ to publishing, distributing and displaying information on road closures at very short notice. Also some high level presentations to community council representatives have been organised but that is not what is needed. At this stage of the project the immediate interest is less on the background, final costs and potential benefits of the route, more on the day to day operational issues at ‘road level’.

CBMCC will continue its efforts to set up a regular working relationship with the road builders so that there will be an established discussion forum if any issues should arise. We would also like to thank the AWPR organisation for helping to clean up the banks of the River Dee in Lower Deeside through a mitigation funding donation to the River Dee Trust. The Trust’s clean-up project is targeting invasive species, such as Himalayan Balsam, well known from CBMCC reports in previous years. You can find out how to participate in this project in another article in this News.

Extensive new residential estates are being built in our area. This will undoubtedly put pressure on the medical services available to residents. Although major developments as Countesswells will have their own medical clinic and other facilities, these will not be operational until well into the development programme. The Community Council has raised its concern about this issue, in various quarters, for the past year in an attempt to obtain some insight into the planning process. We have been promised that in one of our next meetings, an NHS official will shed some light on the matter.

Chairman Secretary Treasurer Vice-Chairman Planning Liaison Officer Youth Member

Venue Cults Community Centre – swimming pool entrance Deeside Christian Fellowship Office - behind the church Cults Community Centre - swimming pool entrance Deeside Christian Fellowship - Office behind the church NO MEETING

Community Councils get elected for a three-year period and in October the current council will be discharged and a new one established. If there are too many candidates, an election will be necessary although that has not been the case so far in our area. We would like to see many new candidates for the new CC and I would encourage you to contact any of the current community councillors for details of the application process.

The community needs you!

Guus Glass

Email: cbmcc@cbmcommunity.org.uk Mail address: CBMCC, c/o Secretary, 290 North Deeside Road, Cults, AB15 9SB Website: www.cbmcommunity.org.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/cbmcomcouncil Other useful contacts details

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Cllr Marie Boulton 01224 522178 / 01224 734712 Cllr Aileen Malone 01224 522356 / 01224 868690 Cllr Tauqeer Malik 01224 346615 / 07732 172225 Police (non emergencies) 0845 600 5700

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Planning Matters!

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It has been a relatively quiet three months from the planning perspective. There has been a steady flow of planning applications for extensions, some new houses and tree work, with 34 for Cults, Bieldside and Milltimber being reviewed, one of which the Community Council has commented on. The major developments in

Countesswells – no real progress. The planning application for the alternative road access out of the planned development to the north has still to be assessed and it may come before the Planning Development Management Committee in July.

Friarsfield – construction of new homes by Cala continues in line with the Phase 1 and 2 approvals. The Phase 2 construction has an improved mix of house types to suit small and large families.

Oldfold – site preparation has begun and it is expected that construction consent will be issued early in July following resolution of concerns raised by the Planning and Roads Departments. We can expect some disruption along the North Deeside Road as the site access is constructed. Thankfully the application from Cala to build a showroom on separate green belt land in Milltimber, which the Community Council objected to, was refused.

Local Development Plan – the Community Council reviewed the draft Local Development Plan. Consultation on the draft plan concluded on 1 June; a period of examination will follow with the approved plan to be formally issued in November/December 2016. Our main comments were: We agree with the position of no further large scale development along Deeside, following the approval of Friarsfield, Oldfold and Countesswells, until we see the impacts of the approved developments and the completion of the AWPR on road use and local services.

We would like to see better control placed over future planning approvals within the associated legal agreements to ensure that delivery of promised infrastructure from a developer is locked in, regardless of whether the developer completes the planned scope of housing. This would ensure that developers do not suspend activity before they have completed the agreed infrastructure improvements, e.g. new schools, new roads etc.

We highlighted some inconsistencies of approach in addressing Masterplans and their action plans for the Friarsfield and Oldfold developments.

We have had a few residents raising concerns about construction traffic using minor roads in the area. We and your City Councillors have followed these up and while it is annoying it appears that as long as the vehicles are moving legally they are entitled to use the minor roads. If you encounter problems such as unsafe driving or illegal parking, you can let us know and also contact Doug Ritchie in the Road Safety and Traffic Management Department at Aberdeen City Council. He can be reached at 01224 522325 or by email at dritchie@aberdeencity.gov.uk Two local landowners have met with the community council to discuss proposals for housing development and are working to put forward some ideas which could get community support.

There is a growing recognition that the community needs a wider mix of housing, in particular high quality homes for the elderly who wish to downsize and live on one level.

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You will have seen that work has begun on the AWPR junction at Milltimber. The Phase 1 works for the road construction, which have focused on utility diversion, are almost complete and work has begun on the temporary road diversion to allow the construction of the road cutting and bridge. At the time of writing, in spite of many requests, we have not received the details for Phase 2 and traffic controls on the North Deeside Road, but we will communicate these details, once we know them, on our website and Facebook page.

One final note: I attended a planning conference in April, arranged by the Planning Democracy campaign group who are seeking a more equitable, inclusive and transparent planning system. The conference was interesting and we heard of many examples where planning processes have let down communities. It is up to the public to press our elected representatives to bring about changes in the planning process, e.g. an equal right of appeal on planning decisions. At present only applicants can appeal a refused application; the public cannot appeal a granted application even though there may be significant concerns and objections which have been ignored.

Peter Roberts

STOP PRESS 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.

Key Dates: »» Monday 31 August at 7.00 – Information Session for Community Councillors (registration from 6.30) at the Town House, Broad Street »» Wednesday 2 September - Publication of Notice of Election »» Thursday 3 September - Nomination Forms available from Libraries, Marischal College Reception, on the website and from the Community Council Liaison Officer »» 4pm on Thursday 1 October - Close of Nominations »» 4pm Wednesday 7 October - Close date for the withdrawal of nominations »» Monday 12 October - Notice of Poll (or uncontested election) »» Thursday 29 October (8am to 8pm) - Polling Day (if one is required for any Community Council areas) For more information contact Karen on 01224 522723 or email communitycouncils@aberdeencity.gov.uk and she will be able to guide you through the process and provide an insight into the role of a Community Councillor.

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Grampian Regional Equality Council (GREC) Aberdeen is the most diverse city in Scotland with one in six residents born outwith the UK. John Tomlinson recently spoke to the Community Council Forum about the activities of GREC in promoting and supporting equality and diversity.

At the end of 1970s, Aberdeen welcomed Vietnamese families made refugees by the war in their country. It was realised that a support network was needed and a committee made up of volunteers, representatives from local authorities and other agencies was formed. Over time, Grampian Community Relations Council came into being, grew into Grampian Racial Equality Council and is now Grampian Regional Equality Council Ltd. GREC believes equality is for everyone - it is not only for minorities but for all who want to contribute to our society.

The purpose of GREC is fourfold: To tackle discrimination – pursuing equality for all To promote community cohesion – supporting strong and stable communities and promoting respect for diversity To manage diversity – working with partners, providing constructive challenge and helping address issues To collect evidence and undertake research – gathering information and informing services and policy.

John discussed equality and diversity within the community and he offered the following definitions; Equality is about creating a fairer society, where everyone can participate and has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. By eliminating prejudice and discrimination, services can be delivered that are personal, fair and diverse.

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News from Councillors Marie Boulton and Tauqeer Malik We are half way through the year and still waiting for Summer to arrive.

We hope by the time you are reading this we will have had a lovely warm July!

We believe it necessary to reply to the contention made in the previous issue of MBC News that the current Administration pushed through the Muse development. A full process was followed to reach the selection of the development partner for the Broad Street site. Council Officers drew up a short list of companies who had gone through a tender process. A working group was formed, comprising a member from each political party and, following further analysis of the tenders submitted, together with presentations from each company, scores were awarded on these expanded details by Councillors from the working group and by Council officers. Muse was successful, and whilst it may not have been any single individual’s choice, all parties signed up to the process and we should therefore all accept the democratic decision of the Council. The design of the proposal was subsequently worked up by Muse and several consultation/engagement events were held. Following comments from the public, changes were made and a public enquiry was held prior to the planning application being heard by Councillors, which was subsequently approved.

A campaign against the Marischal Square Development began several months after the application had already been approved. In March, we held a special Council Meeting to discuss and get legal advice on the implications should we breach our contract with Muse. The advice received was clear, that to breach the contract would leave Aberdeen City Council open to being sued for many millions of pounds. Additionally, there would be damage to the Council’s reputation and the serious potential of frightening off future investors in Aberdeen. As an Administration responsible for delivering services to the people of Aberdeen, we had to consider the impact of finding the money to pay any law suit as well as the money to replace that already “spent” on refurbishing Marischal College, which had been identified from the redevelopment of the St Nicholas House site, and of course finding money to do something else on this site.

There are very clear rules in determining planning applications and making decisions on financial matters. If anyone believes these rules have been contravened by any elected members there are avenues to have these investigated. We have no intention of turning our regular article into a political argument but felt that the contentions made in the last issue of MBC News could not go unchallenged.

June saw the approval of Aberdeen City Council’s City Centre Master Plan.

Clearly the success of the Master Plan will be judged on what is delivered and the long term difference it will make. The objective of the Master Plan is to provide a visionary, integrated, coherent and compelling template for sustainable development of the City Centre.

We know that public transport is important for many Lower Deeside residents and felt it might be helpful to provide information on what is currently available. Local bus services travel primarily along North Deeside Road, with First Aberdeen operating the frequent Platinum service 19 to/from Peterculter and the City Centre and on to Tillydrone. Stagecoach Bluebird operates services 201,202 and 203 up to every 30 minutes between Banchory and the City Centre and service 119 operates around Peterculter to the City Centre via Garthdee once per day in each direction.

The Grasshopper Travelcard was launched in early June which allows bus passengers to buy one ticket to travel on any bus in Aberdeen; further information can be found at www.grasshopperpass.com.

We recognise that there are many elderly and disabled residents in Lower Deeside who find it difficult to access the local bus services. Aberdeen City Council operates the Community Transport Service on Mondays and Thursdays between 10.15am and 2.15pm; this is a door to door dial-abus service for those unable to use the conventional bus service. Further details can be found at www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/communitytransport or by calling 01224 523762. Aberdeen City Council hope to expand the operation of the Community Transport service on Lower Deeside in the near future.

unteer car drivers, to assist older people to access services such as health and shopping. More information can be found at www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/service/1484-aberdeen or by calling 01224 552923.

A joint pilot service also provides transport, using a disabled accessible car, to healthcare appointments across Aberdeen for those unable to use conventional bus services, between 8.30am and 5pm Monday to Friday.

For further information call 01224 665568.

Still on the transport theme, with the gradual increase in electric cars, we have had requests for information on electric vehicle charging points across the City, particularly in our area. There are 21 sites available for members of the public to use across the City with three different types of electric vehicle charger available. The different types are: Rapid Chargers (50kW DC/43kW AC) - capable of delivering an 80% charge in around 30 minutes Fast Chargers (22kW AC) - capable of recharging a car fully in around 3 hours Standard Chargers (7kW AC) - capable of recharging a car fully in around 6 hours Charging times vary from vehicle to vehicle and may be longer than those quoted, as not all vehicles are able to accept charge at the maximum rate.

Please consult your vehicle handbook for details. The charging point on Lower Deeside is a Fast Charger located at Dunmail Avenue car park in Cults and is available 24 hours. Details of other locations can be found on the Council’s website www.aberdeencity.gov.uk .

On a final transport item, Police Scotland carried out operation Whitebeam at different times over a 3-day period in April following several complaints about speeding on Lower Deeside. The main areas targeted were Baillieswells Road, Friarsfield Road, Kirk Brae and the North Deeside Road. During the operation 192 people were dealt with by the Police in relation to speeding and inconsiderate driving, seven were dealt with for failing to wear a seatbelt, two for using a mobile telephone whilst driving and one vehicle was seized. The majority of those dealt with were local people.

We hope by the time you are reading this article the project by the 6th year pupils at Cults Academy, The Shrub Club, in association with Aberdeen City Council will be complete. We had hoped the re-designed shrub beds beyond the Cults Hotel heading into Aberdeen, would be finished sooner but circumstances beyond our control delayed planting. Pictures will be included in the next article and I’m sure the results will be worth the wait.

Over the last couple of months Aberdeen City Council’s roads team have been undertaking much needed road repairs and resurfacing in the Lower Deeside area. Other sections of road still await repair and will be attended to in order of priority.

We would like to congratulate Cults Primary Parent Council for the work they have been doing on creating safe routes to school. They have been working with the Council to achieve measures to allow children to walk to school safely. These routes will be set out in a leaflet to be provided to each school pupil by the Parent Council/School as soon as the measures are in place.

On a final note, we would like to appeal to the young people in the area.

We understand that you want to meet and have fun down by the river but please don’t mix alcohol with messing around in the water; keep yourselves safe.

We hope everyone has a lovely summer.

Councillor Boulton Lower Deeside

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News from Councillor Aileen Malone

city really needs a 5-star hotel, let’s keep The Marcliffe at Pitfodels.

Alternatively, a new 5-star hotel could be accommodated within the new Countesswells Development.

Over the summer, thanks to our “Cults in Bloom” team, the local area has never looked as good. I am sure everyone appreciates their sterling work, I know that I do! Thank you to everyone for making such a truly, splendid effort for the benefit of all in our community.

As this application in park land is a departure from the Council’s agreed “Local Plan”, the application was subsequently submitted to the Scottish Government for their consideration. I am sorry to say that the Scottish Government gave its backing to building in Green Belt land. There are too many cases in our area where Green Belt designation has been ignored. Please let me know any comments and queries.

New Hotel in Hazlehead Park The council meeting in May agreed to give planning permission for a 200-bedroom hotel, leisure centre and conference centre in Hazlehead Park. The location is the Hayfield Riding School and nearby open fields at Denwood, close to the former Dobbies Garden Centre in Hazledene Road. Interestingly, the report stated that with the closure of the Marcliffe at Pitfodels, there were no 5-star hotels in Aberdeen.

The application involved building on land that was specially designated by the Council as “Green Belt”. However, the Council voted by a large majority in favour of the development. There were seven votes against: one Labour councillor, one SNP and the five Lib Dems. There was one abstention from Labour.

Overgrown Vegetation Summer is a lovely time of the year but it does not come without its issues. Over the past few weeks, I have received several complaints from pedestrians about overgrown trees and overhanging branches.

It should be safe to walk along local pavements and pathways however, vulnerable pedestrians can be at risk from obstructions in their path due to trees and shrubs. I have followed up all complaints and have been working with our area roads inspector. Letters were issued to households to ask for the removal of offending branches.

The trees and foliage are lovely and add so much to the quality of our environment however, managing the growth is important for safety of all.

I voted against, after reading through the extensive information and considering the comments from residents and organisations.

After weighing up the implications, I concluded that this open green space is the wrong location. The outcome is extremely disappointing. There will be extensive disruption to the area, the park, the natural environment, wildlife, etc. There could also be a noticeable, negative impact on the traffic situation in the Cults and Pitfodels area. I see no need to decimate any more Green Belt Land in our area, especially for a hotel development. If the

Uneven Footway- North Deeside Road I have received various complaints about the poor state of the pavement in North Deeside Road from the traffic lights to Costa Coffee. To follow this up, a roads inspector checked the footway.

However, he found no defects that fall within the official criteria requiring work. Due to the number of complaints at this location, I have asked him to continue to monitor this on a regular basis. Please let me know any problems with pavements, potholes, etc and I will try to help.

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AWPR Construction Residents have been in touch regarding the noise and the working hours during the AWPR construction. The permitted working hours are Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm. On Saturday the period is 8am to 1pm. No noisy work is permitted on a Sunday. There are various standard restrictions and noise limits that regulate the work activities. There are good practice recommendations for construction sites that all contractors have to follow to keep noise levels down.

Should you require any further detailed information, there is a project website at the following link: https://www.transportscotland.gov.uk/project/aberdeen-westernperipheral-route-balmedie-tipperty.

There is also a 24 hour enquiries line – 0800058 8350.

Road Re-surfacing Earlspark Drive: Bieldside Thanks to residents being eagle-eyed, I was alerted to the fact that the roads department mistakenly placed road closure signs and equipment on the wrong stretch of Earlspark Drive. I immediately contacted our roads department to have the error rectified, ensuring that the correct road was re-surfaced. I am grateful for the feedback from local people and again, thanks to all residents for alerting me.

There are still many roads and footways in our area in need of repair.

As always I report and continue to report these until we can get these on the re-surfacing programme. This sometime takes a lot longer than we would all care to wait but if they are not reported then they have little chance of every finding their way to be included in this budget.

around the city because if they are left in one place for any length of time they become familiar to drivers and lose their effectiveness.

I do hope that this will help to slow down the traffic on this busy residential road.

City Centre Masterplan All residents visit the city centre so it is important to make the most of the area. There have been many unpleasant and unwanted developments. The proposed Muse development in Broad Street is appalling and I, and my Lib Dem colleagues, have consistently opposed it. People must try to come together to raise the standard of the city centre. The City Centre Masterplan is a fairly detailed and large scale programme for developing and improving the area around Union Street and Market Street area down to the River Dee. There was extensive public consultation and the Council unanimously backed this Masterplan at the meeting in June. Creating this plan on paper has been the easy part of the process. What matters is the delivery of the improvements. I want to see practical results that are for the benefit of the whole city. This is an ambitious plan for the next 20 to 25 years and will generate much controversy. What is important is that the citizens benefit from the changes in the future.

As ever, please do not hesitate to contact me about any issue. I will always do what I can to help. My contact details are as follows where you can get in touch at any time:

Vehicle Activated Signs After receiving several complaints relating to speeding traffic on Baillieswells Road I have requested that the vehicle activated sign be placed back at the top of this road. These signs are moved

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Health and Social Care Integration The Community Councils were briefed recently

by Kevin Toshney (Planning and Development Manager Integration) on the plans for the integration of health and social care services in Aberdeen. The Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014 provides a framework for the effective integration of adult health and social care services, in order to improve the quality and consistency of services for patients, carers, service users and their families.

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People including those with disabilities or long term conditions or who are frail are able to live as far as reasonably practicable independently and at home or in a homely setting in their community

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Camphill Wellbeing Trust is a medical charity which aims to support an extended approach to health and wellbeing.

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People who use health and social care services have positive experiences of those services and have their dignity respected Health and social care services are centred on helping to maintain or improve the quality of life of people who use these services Health and social care services contribute to reducing health inequalities People who provide unpaid care are supported to look after their health and wellbeing People using health and social care services are safe from harm People who work in health and social care services feel engaged with the work they do and are supported to continuously improve the information, support, care and treatment they provide

A Shadow Integration Board has been established to lead the activity until the integration scheme for Aberdeen has been formally accepted by the Scottish Government, expected in June/July 2015.

Once this has happened, a Strategic Plan will be developed for the delivery of health and care functions, which will be managed by the Aberdeen Health and Social Care Partnership, under the guidance of the Integration Board and Judith Proctor, the Chief Officer for the Partnership. It is intended to have the plan agreed and in operation by 1 April 2016. There are a number of challenges facing the team – among them increasing demand on services, provision of GP services for new developments, separate IT systems. You will be able to see more details of the integration of services as they are developed at the Aberdeen City Council website, www.aberdeencity.gov.uk under Social Care and Health.

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City-wide programme to help cancer patients Move More In partnership with Sport Aberdeen, Macmillan Cancer Support has launched a new programme to help people in Aberdeen City, affected by cancer, get active. Macmillan has invested over £200,000 to develop Move More Aberdeen. The programme has been specifically designed for people affected by cancer and includes walking groups, a gentle movement class, circuits-based activity classes and gardening.

Helping people who have been diagnosed with cancer to ‘move more’ is a key focus for Macmillan Cancer Support. The leading cancer charity has carried out extensive research which has shown that being active during and after treatment is both safe and hugely beneficial and should be available to everyone with a diagnosis of cancer. Sport Aberdeen’s involvment ensures that this programme is specifically for people affected by cancer allowing them to build up their activity levels with confidence.

The activities, which are all free of charge, will not only help people cope with the side effects of treatment, but also provide people with an opportunity to meet others in a similar situation and reduce the loneliness and isolation that the disease can create for those affected.

The Move More programme is supported by, CLAN Cancer Support, Paths for All and NHS Grampian.

Dr Trevor McGoldrick, Consultant Medical Oncologist, at the Anchor Unit Aberdeen Royal Infirmary commented, “The oncologists in Grampian are delighted to support this important initiative. Not only may increased physical activity reduce the side effects of cancer treatments and improve quality of life but excitingly, may also possibly reduce the risk for cancer recurrence and improve survival from cancer.”

Move More Aberdeen is free of charge and available to cancer patients and their supporters. To find out more call your local Move More Coordinator on 01224 577 729 or email MoveMore@ sportaberdeen.co.uk. For support getting into or back into physical activity you can visit www.macmillan. org.uk/movemore and request an information pack or call our support line on 0808 808 0000.

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Volunteers needed for an interesting new study looking at how carotenoids are absorbed from processed foods (bread and mayonnaise).

Increasing the absorption of carotenoids will help to better our health status by boosting vitamin A intakes and protection against diseases.

You are invited to come to the Rowett Institute to take part in this novel study. There are 4 separate test days that we kindly ask you to attend, and they each occur on a fortnightly basis. All the meals during the test sessions are provided. Your participation will be greatly appreciated.

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A Fond Farewell The MBC News team enjoyed a lovey meal at Kippie Lodge while saying goodbye to their former editor, Maureen McLennan. As Maureen has now moved away from the MBC area she felt the time was right to retire from the role. Maureen’s final edition went out at the end of 2014 after seven years of reading every word printed in approximately 28 editions of MBC News. Quite a feat! Her experience will be missed and, as a token of thanks, Maureen was given a voucher for John Lewis.

The photo shows Peter Roberts handing it over and wishing her good luck in future ventures.

Cults Sports Complex We have two new classes at Cults Sports Complex, Metafit and Livewell: Metafit is a high intensity group exercise class with the aim of burning fat. The beauty of it is that it’s only 30 minutes long and has been shown to continue burning calories for 24 hours post exercise. The class runs on a Thursday 1800-1830.

Live Well Circuits is a full body circuit class aimed at absolutely everyone. The unique point of the class is that every exercise comes with a progression and regression so the control is given back to you to choose which level you feel appropriate. The class runs on a Thursday 19:20-20:20.

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A Call for Readers’ Recollections on a Piece of Local History No.2 Station Road, Cults, that curious, iconic, two-storey building, wedged in between Station Road and Den of Cults Road, has recently changed hands and the new owners, Alastair & Sally Ann Mathieson, are researching its history and uses. They feel that there may well be readers of MBC News who know some of that history. If so, they would like to hear from you.

The title deeds show that the land on which the small property is built, was purchased by Deeside Railway in 1853 when Cults Station was built as part of the Deeside Railway line. It was then absorbed by the Great North of Scotland Railway in 1875, London and North Eastern Railway in 1923 and eventually nationalised in 1948. Dr Beeching closed the line in 1967 and the land was sold to Aberdeen County Council in 1973. The first question therefore is when was No.2 Station Road built on that land and for what purpose? And did this purpose continue while the railway operated or was it put to other uses?

The structure incorporates the use of sleepers, which suggests that it was built many years ago by a railway company but, if so, why was it located so far from Cults Station and so close to the North Deeside Road? Could the tramcar companies which operated a parallel service on the Deeside Road, out to Bieldside, from 1904 until 1927, have been involved?

The County Council sold the property, with no surrounding land, and it was then owned successively by: 1978 Ronald Forsyth 1978 to 1983 William Forbes Mitchell and F. H. Lefevre 1983 to 1985 Keith John Greig 1985 to 2014 Anna A. F. Shepherd There are reports that at some point it was a newsagent and sweet shop. It is also understood thatMrs Shepherd ran a jeweller’s business in the premises for a time and then rented it to a Mrs Irene Stopper who operated her hairdressing/ beauty salon business there. Can anyone confirm this? Then for the past 10 years it has been rented by Alan Stevens, Architect, as his office.

If you can add to these scraps of our local history, please contact Alastair and Sally Ann Mathieson at 15 Wellwood, 250 North Deeside Road, Cults, Aberdeen, AB15 9PB or email: amm@ifb.co.uk

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The light, open waiting room of Camphill Medical Practice forms an enticing art gallery space where Camphill Wellbeing Trust (CWT) are delighted to have the opportunity to promote the work of local artists. Since the re-launch of the Art in the Waiting Room project in April 2014, CWT has worked with local artists to deliver an exciting art programme. The charity hosts an open night for each exhibition to provide an opportunity to meet the artist over a glass of wine and enjoy the new work on display. The exhibitions currently run for six weeks at a time and each piece of art is available to buy with a percentage of all sales going directly to support CWT and its various projects.

CWT, a medical charity, aims to provide an extended and integrative approach to health and wellbeing however, these services are greatly supported through fundraising opportunities. “The Art in the Waiting Room project has introduced a unique way for people to support the work we do,” explains Coleen Murphy, one of the CWT Art Co-ordinators. “With such an excellent response from artists, we now have exhibitions booked all the way to 2017! On behalf of CWT, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their continued support of the project.”

The next exhibition shares the work of CWT’s second Art Coordinator, Catherine Redgate, which will be her first solo exhibition since graduating from Gray’s School of Art in 2011.

Catherine works with mixed media exploring the element of

chance as paper and paint come together.

Recent works reflect her interest in the outdoors: themes of travel and adventure start to appear as you discover the mark making and textures used to create this new exhibition.

Open Night Friday 21st August 2015, at 6.30-8pm Camphill Medical Practice, Murtle Estate, Bieldside, AB15 9EP Catherine’s work is available to view between 8am and 6pm, Mon– Fri, 24th August - 23rd September You can find out about our current exhibition and upcoming open nights on our facebook page: www.facebook.com/artinthewaitingroom or by contacting us on admin@camphillwellbeing.org.uk / 01224 862008.

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What’s On at Your Local Library We hope you had a lovely summer break. Over the holidays, we have been celebrating record-breaking people and their achievements with our Record Breakers Summer reading challenge. We hope that all those taking part enjoyed participating in the challenge, treasure hunts and activity days.

As the autumn draws in why not pop into the library to pick up a good book, DVD or CD for those bad weather days? Our staff are always happy to give recommendations and suggestions if you need help choosing from our stock selection. Our catalogue can also be searched from home, work or anywhere where you can access the internet, through our webpages www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/library You can search and reserve items for collection or, if you don’t see what you’re looking for, there is a suggestion form too.

One thing we often get asked for is computing help. Did you know that we can arrange one to one introductory sessions to aid you in using computers, setting up emails, searching the web or using Microsoft Office software? Please see staff in your local library for more information.

The library service also has many online resources that can be accessed at home too! Our latest addition is busythings a wonderful quirky online educational resource for children aged 3 - 6. Filled with fun, humorous characters and lively colourful settings, children will love playing these fun educational games.

Bookbug sessions continue to be popular, with the dates for the next sessions at Culter being August 20th, September 17th and October 15th. Cults have sessions on August 25th, September 22nd and October 20th. All sessions are free, start at 10.30am and booking is not required.

An Introduction to Family History workshop will take place at Culter Library on Wednesday 9th September at 2pm. The workshop is free of charge but booking is essential. To book your place email libraryevents@aberdeencity.gov.uk or call 01224 652500.

For more information on any of our services contact: Culter Library on 01224 732587 or email culterlibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk Cults Library on 01224 868346 or email cultslibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk Or visit us online at www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/library

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.

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.

We look forward to welcoming you to the festival in September.

Everyone is welcome and admission is free!

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Homeward Bound The lights are dim, there’s a hum from the engine, I try and sleep but it evades me.

Now the lights are rudely turned on its 5:30.

They smile attentively pushing laden trolleys, through the blind I see morning has come too early.

My hazy head, leaden feet and robotic arm, pull my worldly goods along corridors.

Onward Flights, up escalators, through Passport Control, through security.

Time for a needed cup of decent tea!

On to Gate A23.

“We’re boarding now will passengers in ………”

“Cabin crew take your seats now for landing.”

Below a blue pool, gosh it’s Loch of Skene!

There’s a glint of curving river, it’s the Dee. Somewhere far down below is my home.

Over the sandy beach, towards Seaton towers, banking round, lower and lower and land - ed.

Stepping across the cold grey tarmac, yesterday lunch in sunny Manhattan, back home now! With memories, camera shots, strange horded curios my old Aunt gave me.

The miles I’ve flown, subwayed, bussed and walked, brings me back enriched in experiences.

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tel 0845 337 1140 : fax 01224 860171 The partners at Cults Medical Group would like to offer their thanks and appreciation for the support from all our patients during the last several months. As most patients are aware, one of the partners has been absent on long term illness leave and the remaining partners have worked very hard and continuously to ensure that the impact on patient care has been as minimal as possible.

It is evident from the media locally that these are extremely challenging times for General Practice, and very few doctors are choosing careers as GPs or locum GPs. The partners have therefore tried their best to complete the additional work required on top of an already significant workload, whilst minimising the impact on our patients. We have very much appreciated your support in this.

We will be doing further work to the surgery over the next month. Dr Booth’s consulting room will be refurbished so we apologise for any inconvenience caused during this time.

We will be closed for the Public Holiday on Monday 13th July and Monday 28th September. At the moment I have no further dates for our Wednesday afternoon Protected Learning Time.

Along with many other GP surgeries in Aberdeen, we will be changing our telephone number. As from 1st July our number will change to 0345 337 1140 Finally we are delighted to let you know that Nurse Emily had a baby boy called Rory on 8th June 2015, weighing 7lbs 10 oz.

Mum, Dad and baby are all doing well.

During the months of May and June, we had 80 GP appointments and 116 nurse appointments wasted as patients did not attend. If you are unable to make your scheduled appointment, please telephone reception to let them know so that we can offer that appointment to someone else.

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How quickly the season progresses – already more than half way through, but we still have plenty to come.

You may remember our CLAN day held at the end of May. It raised in excess of £1500 for the charity – an amazing success, thanks to the hard work of a few and the contributions of many. Thank you to those too in our wider community who supported us.

We’ve also enjoyed our Parent & Child tournament, always popular and for which, of course, the parents take the losers’ blame! “Sign up for some lessons, Mum”. Along the way, the barbecue has been wheeled out for the Midsummer Tournament and Junior BBQ, both of which saw good weather and great times.

After a short break for summer, the leagues will continue for a few weeks.

Tuesday (men’s) and Wednesday (women’s) are match nights when the courts are abuzz with competition and will warm us up nicely for our annual hosting of the North East Championship, beginning on 2nd August, with participants and visitors from near and far all warmly welcomed.

There’ll be some great tennis.

and all and, led by Gareth our head coach, hope to inspire you to try your hand at something new. Come along – it’s free!

As the season slows, we’ll turn our attention to intra-club competition with the annual Club Championships. Juniors and seniors of all ages throw their hats into the ring and do battle over the course of two weeks, in the hope of picking up a trophy on presentation night at the end of September. Good luck to you all.

We would love to welcome you to our club and have something to offer all ages and abilities. Please feel free to call in at any time: most weekday evenings you’ll be sure to find one of the coaches or committee members who will be happy to chat. Alternatively, please look at our website for contact and event details.

Website: www.cultstennisaberdeen.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/cultstennis Twitter: www.twitter.com/CultsTennis

August also sees the winner of our regional U14 Road to Wimbledon winner, Varada Kamate, head to the All England Club to compete in the national finals. We wish her well and will watch closely.

As summer draws on, the energetic coaches continue the ever-popular junior camps right up until the end of the holidays – great if the kids are still full of beans but you’re exhausted! A very important date in our calendar is, of course 24th August, MBC Festival Day, where we open our club to one

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St Devenick’s Playgroup News This term the children have continued to enjoy the “farm to plate“ theme, culminating in a trip to the farm at Newton Dee. The staff there made us most welcome and the children had a great time visiting all the animals and playing in the play park. We are very fortunate at St.Devenick’s to be so close to such amazing places.

With our greenhouse in place, the garden has never been so busy. There are various areas for the children to explore, using their imaginations in a fun, creative and messy way. Their garden is providing a home to nature and the children recently enjoyed meeting Mr Toad there.

They have been most productive planting out seedlings to create a lovely herb bed! It will be interesting to see how the garden will have grown when they return in August.

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Tots and Toddlers is a great success and continues to provide a warm and friendly venue for mums to meet. Emma co-ordinates this group and with her experience of St.Devenick’s playgroup, Rising Fives and the local school she is also a good source of information for new mums. Thank you Emma for all your hard work.

The committee ran an excellent Murder Mystery night during May and have raised a fantastic amount for Playgroup and Rising Fives this year. Thank you to Eline Vlaar and her great team for supporting us this year.

As we say goodbye to some of our children who continue their learning journey up the road at school nursery, we look forward to welcoming our new explorers through St.Devenick’s doors this coming August. We still have playgroup spaces available for the August term. For a registration form please email the playgroup. Playgroup is closed over the holiday, but there is always someone available to contact via email.

St.Devenick’s Playgroup is based at St.Devenick’s Church Hall on Baillieswells Road. Playgroup runs Monday to Friday from 9.10am to 12.20pm, with an optional Wednesday lunch club 12.00-1.30pm.

Rising Fives is on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 12.30-3.00pm.

The Playgroup Tots and Toddlers runs on Wednesday mornings (term time) from 9.30-11.30am. All mums with little ones are welcome to come along and have a cup of tea while the wee ones play. If you would like further information about any of the above, please contact playgroup on 01224 867431 (term time) or Justine at 07928223595. The playgroup email is stdevenicksplaygroup@ gmail.com.

Monday-Friday 9:10am - 12:20pm 2 ½ -5 Yrs.

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Friendly, Qualified Staff. Funded Places Available.

Lunch Club Wednesdays (12:20-1:30pm) Healthy Eating Policy Outside Play Area and Garden The playgroup also runs RISING FIVES on Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:30-3:00pm Also every Wednesday TOTS AND TODDLERS: 9.30am – 11.30am For more information phone or e-mail

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Some of us Cubs went to an Aberdeen District Cub Camp and had an incredible time. Our theme for the Camp was Mad Scientist … so all of us tried to get the Mad Scientist badge. We had to go round to the ten stations specially set up with things to do with science. We had lab coats, because just before we went out we designed plain white t-shirts.

And I am glad to say WE GOT OUR BADGES. … We also played Manhunt; it was really fun. We all had money for tuck and when the shop opened there was a massive queue, probably because every Cub likes sugar.

Scout Expedition Challenge Seven Scouts and two leaders recently completed a two-day hike and overnight camp in the Braemar area for the Scout Section Expedition Challenge. The Scouts prepared their route, kit and food and made their own way by public bus to meet the leaders, then hiked and ‘wild’ camped in upper Glen Quioch before returning next day to catch the bus home. All successfully completed the challenge and enjoyed the experience, judging by some of their comments:

65th Aberdeen (Milltimber) Scout Group The summer term is always particularly busy with outdoor activities, and 2015 has been no exception. The Beavers, Cubs and Scouts have all had overnight sleepovers, camps or expeditions, and the following accounts, largely written by group members, give an indication of the kind of activities they enjoyed.

Beavers’ Viking Sleepover Milltimber Beavers enjoyed a Viking-themed sleepover at Templars’ Park at the beginning of June. The event began with the children finding out which lodge they were in by searching for a rune stone buried in sand: the lodges were named after ‘How to Train your Dragon’ characters, such as Fishlegs, Dogsbreath, Snotlout and Hiccup! Each lodge painted their own longboat which held two beavers at a time and after tea and the tuck shop visit each child made a Viking hat, torch, rune stone t-shirt and jewelled mug. A campfire, supper and a Viking story sent all the boys off to sleep. Sunday morning began with a Scouts’ Own followed by fun on the adventure course. Then the longboats were brought out for a ‘Viking Voyage’ where the teams had to find treasure from a map. The highlight of the sleepover for most was the water slide, which was followed by a Viking feast. The event ended with an ‘Up Helly Aa’ ceremony in front of the parents who then took their tired children home. Thank you to all who helped make this such a successful weekend.

“Despite blisters on my feet, I enjoyed this year’s expedition camp and would definitely do it again. … I was proud our group did the hike in less than six hours and set up camp in under one hour. The only thing I didn’t enjoy was the rush back to catch the bus, and in future I would choose flatter ground to camp on. I enjoyed the food and the stunning views. I was happy with my group and am glad that I don’t have any obvious tick bites!”

“After a practice camp, we were looking forward to the expedition camp last weekend which some of us needed to complete our Chief Scout Gold Award. It was pouring with rain as we got the bus to Braemar, then we had to hike around 9 miles to the campsite where we set up our tents and cooked our tea on the trangia stoves. We had to get up early to get back to the bus on time. I enjoyed cooking and eating the food but I didn’t enjoy carrying lots of heavy things on a 6-hour hike.”

The Milltimber group is always looking for adults who would be willing to volunteer to become Leaders.

If anyone is interested, I would be happy to discuss various levels of commitment required.

Geoff Stroud, Group Scout Leader Tel 01224 732591 Photo: Viking Beavers at their sleep-over.

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Milltimber PTA Spring Term News As we enjoy the school summer holidays, Milltimber PTA can look back on a positive year of activities and fundraising in support of the school. This year, our efforts have been focussed on raising funds to purchase new books for the schoo,l with the reward coming as we see fabulous new books arriving home in school bags.

In May, we ran our Bags to School day which brought on a flurry of clearing out over the long weekend resulting in a mountain of bags! We also held the school Spring Fair in late May and luck was on our side as the day remained dry. The hall was decorated with the children’s art work and outside was festive with bunting. It was the largest and best supported Spring Fair in recent years with activities including the old favourites; inflatable assault course, face painting, tattoos, homebakes, BBQ, beat the goalie, sponge the teacher, table games, candy floss, bottle stall and chocolate tombola. The Spring Hamper draw was a huge success with the P3 class winning the prize for the ‘hamper raising the most funds’.

New activities welcomed this year were the Spring Bonnet Parade, an Indian food stall selling tasty treats, a tractor and trailer for children to visit and be photographed, Police Scotland with their dog unit demonstration, Nerf Gun Alley and the Spring Chicken Fling. There were some fairly impressive chicken flinging distances! A great time was had by all and the feedback has been positive giving us a good foundation for next spring’s Family Fun Day. Our thanks go to all those supporting the event and in particular, Kippie Lodge for donating food for the BBQ and Police Scotland. We could not host PTA events without the generous donations of goods, services and time from parents, school staff, local businesses and local community. We end a successful year with our thanks to all those who have supported us over 2014-15 and to the retiring PTA members whose children are moving into S1 after the summer.

Enjoy the holidays!

Milltimber PTA

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Glaikit Teuchters take over Cults Academy Staffroom – Shock!

Fundraising for the PTA has never raised so many laughs as when undertaken in the school staff room in a hilarious quiz battled to the last question. The Numties (a tad arrogant after their easy romp home last year perhaps?) suffered a galling defeat by a mere point and a half as the Teuchters swaggered their way to collecting the magnificent cup prize – pictured! In the “Famous Artworks” round, no one could argue about the quality of their reproduction of Monet’s Water Lilies! Christie’s Auction House beware – do not be duped by this forgery.

The Rotary Club of Aberdeen Deeside ‘Butterworth paints for Friends of Anchor’ We held our 12th annual Charity Art Event at the Treetops Hotel in May with Howard Butterworth in residence for an audience approaching 200, many of them amateur artists themselves.

His painting skills, advice on techniques, humour and personal anecdotes were all very well received and substantial sums were raised for Friends of Anchor, Teenage Cancer Trust and our education project in Uganda. A great night!

Recent donations have been given to Guide Dogs ‘Name a Puppy’, to a Nepal water project and to First Steps Himalaya to help with rebuilding schools after the recent earthquakes. In addition, two members rode for ‘Prostate Scotland’ as part of the Rotary National Bike Ride on June 21st. We are also sponsoring two Cults Academy pupils to go on Rotary leadership courses at Abernethy in July.

Many of our members assisted at the ‘Kids Out’ day in June at Craibstone, an outstanding annual event of activities for hundreds of NE school children with learning difficulties or other disabilities. It proved a huge success as always.

Our Club members, Graham Payne and Ewen Hatchwell, with other helpers erected 24 hanging baskets in Cults and Bieldside in late June; lovely to view when driving or walking past them. RCAD has also been very active with litter pickups in the local community and is working with Cults Primary on an excellent school project to regenerate some gardens there.

On the social front we have had an excellent evening out at the Aberdeen Sports Village, and we are looking forward to a Club visit to Drum Castle gardens at the end of July. We have also listened to many quality talks, full of humour and interest, from both our own members and visiting speakers.

Future events to mark in your diary RCAD Charity Cabaret at the HUB, North Deeside Road, on Friday, 28th August, £12 including refreshments, as part of the MBC Festival; Rotary Quiz Night at the Cults Hotel, Friday night in September , date to be confirmed.

Rotary meetings Wednesdays, 6.15 pm in the Cults Hotel, guests very welcome.

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A hearty thanks to everyone who attended. Also a big shout out for Banchory Lodge Hotel who recently donated a raffle prize of dinner, bed and breakfast. The quiz and raffle raised £1,000 which will be used to buy educational equipment and services for Cults Academy students. Start brushing up on your trivia, and your brush work, now – only a year before the great brains of Cults will be at loggerheads once more.

Our next big fund-raiser is our Christmas Gift Evening to be held in Cults Academy on Thursday, 12th November. Please put the date in your diary to start your Christmas shopping!

The new GDFAS season offers a cornucopia of enthralling and varied lectures with intriguing titles and is 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 6.45pm, prior to the lecture, which begins at 7.30pm. 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, Aggregation 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.

2016 January 13 Scotland’s Ruined Castles: Rescued, Rebuilt and Re-occupied February 10 Beautiful British Book Binding: The Whole Art of the Book March 9 William Hogarth 1697-1764 April 13 Easter Island: what really happened?

May 1 Fundraiser - with earlier start of 6.30pm. Followed by,

Artistic Therapy. How art projects can be potentially

life-changing for offenders.

June 8 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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Art Exhibition 2015 This year’s Art Exhibition will be held in the Phoenix Centre, Newton Dee from Thursday 20th August to Sunday 23rd August.

MBC Festival 2015 The Festival Programme is included in this edition of MBC News and posters will be on view locally.

You will also be able to pick up programme flyers by the beginning of August from local libraries and businesses.

This year, the Art Exhibition will be open for four days which will present more opportunity to visit during the busy programme.

Opening times are as follows: Thursday 20th and Friday 21st, 2.00pm5pm.

Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd, 10.00am -5.00pm.

Light refreshments will be available in the hall on Saturday and Sunday only.

There are two evening concerts. The first, on Sunday, 23rd Aug at 7pm sees the welcome return of the Atholl Smith Jazz Band and on Friday, 28th Aug at 7.45pm, there will be a Charity Cabaret with entertainment and light refreshments. Both events take place in Cults Kirk Centre. Cabaret tickets (£12) can be obtained from Mike Craig tel.01224 323732 or pay at the door.

The exhibition is open to anyone living, or attending art/craft related classes, in Cults, Bieldside and Milltimber.

For those not already on the mailing list, entry packs will be available from mid-July in Cults Library, Cults Post Office, the Hub at Cults Parish Church, and the Blue Door Charity Shop, Bieldside.

The focus of the exhibition in Cults Parish Church from 27th-29th will be on local memorabilia and will also include calligraphy and flowers, so pop in between 10am and 4pm. Returning this year is the Childrens’ Dog and Pet Show. So children, bring along your dog or pet on Saturday 29th Aug at 10am to Cults Kirk Centre. On the same date from 1pm-4pm, St. Devenick’s are holding their Family Fun Day.

Information can also be obtained from Yvonne Weir 01224 732098 or Lorna Crawford 01224 868481

Both Tennis and Bowling Clubs are holding open nights, where you can try out a new pursuit and find out more about the clubs.

During the Festival you will be able to enjoy a variety of refreshments at the various venues. The Milltimber Playgroup will provide tea/coffee and cakes on Saturday and Sunday at the Art Exhibition and afternoon tea with home baking will be served at Hillview Community Church between 2pm and 5pm on Saturday 22nd Aug. The coffee morning organised by the Leprosy Mission is on Saturday 29th Aug in Cults Kirk Centre between 10am and 12 noon. On Sunday 30th, Simeon and Cairnlee Houses are holding an open day when the new Simeon House will be on view and tea and scones will be available from 2pm-4pm.

We do hope the programme will provide entertainment and interest for everyone. The committee would like to acknowledge the help of MBC News in providing publicity, and CBM Community Council, Vibrant Aberdeen and Aberdeen City Council for financial support.

A Wee Shard Pricking It was a nothing but a squall Sudden … barely noticeable Which came out of nowhere And could have just passed A nothing, a touch of cool air But hot words were spoken And found hurtful, wounding Provoking an angry response Equally hurtful and wounding How and why did it happen?

Immaterial ... it did and is there In the memory, it’s there in time And what was said then exists Even if half denied or revoked Pleading it wasn’t really meant Been under recent pressure Hence slipped into a bad mood Other problems nagging … so A total apology really truly sorry Let us go on … forgive and forget And we do, we let it pass (mostly) If the relationship is advantageous Beneficial in the long run to both.

Forgiven ... but not quite forgotten It lingers … a wee shard pricking If the wind is in a certain direction ......

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“Morag” by Trisha Richie

MBC Festival ART EXHIBITION Phoenix Community Centre Newton Dee, Bieldside Thursday 20th & Friday 21st August, 2-5pm Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd August, 10am-5pm Light Refreshments available at the weekend www.cbmcommunity.org.uk/mbc-news

MBC Festival 2015 Art Exhibition

Phoenix Community Centre, Newton Dee

Afternoon Tea

Hillview Church

Drop in to view and purchase work by local artists, including 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)

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.

Sun 23 Aug (7pm - 8pm)

Tennis Open Evening

Cults Tennis Club

“Come and Try” event – play a game and find out more about the club. All welcome!

Mon 24 Aug (from 6.30pm)

Bowling Open Evening

Cults Bowling Club

Exhibition

Cults Parish Church

“Come and Try” event, and Pizza Night! Club Bar open. All welcome!

Wed 26 Aug (6.30pm ’til late!)

…of calligraphy, flowers and local memorabilia. Just pop in!

Thurs 27, Fri 28 and Sat 29 Aug (10am - 4pm)

Charity Cabaret

Cults Kirk Centre

Organised by the Rotary Club. Light refreshments served during interval.

Tickets £12; purchase in advance or pay at the door.

Fri 28 Aug (starts 7.45pm)

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Children’s Dog and Pet Show

Cults Kirk Centre

Coffee Morning

Cults Kirk Centre

Prizes awarded! Judging will be carried out by DAWGS charity and local Animal Welfare Officer.

Sat 29 Aug (10am - 12pm)

Organised by the Leprosy Mission. All welcome.

Family Fun Day

Sat 29 Aug (10am -12pm)

St Devenick’s Church

“Messy Church”, crafts, games, face painting, bouncy castle, cage football, BBQ and refreshments. All welcome.

Sat 29 Aug (1pm - 4pm)

Strawberry Tea Open Day

Simeon and Cairnlee Houses

See the new Simeon House; stalls; craft workshop demonstrations; tea and scones; fun for the family.

Sun 30 Aug (2pm - 4pm)

Contact Details

John Page (Chairman) – 01224 867988 Joyce Wright (Secretary) – 01224 867398 Yvonne Weir (Art Exhibition) – 01224 732098 Lorna Crawford (Art Exhibition) – 01224 863481 Mike Craig (Tickets: Charity Cabaret) – 01224 323732

Funding for the MBC Festival is provided by…

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Dangers of Cooking and Alcohol A senior Aberdeen fire officer is urging city residents to take care in the kitchen and avoid cooking after consuming alcohol.

Between January and December 2014, 76% of the total number of accidental house fires in Aberdeen, started in the kitchen. Fire doesn’t only damage your property, but can put you, your family or loved ones at risk. The number of accidental house fires in Aberdeen for January 2015 has increased compared to the same period last year. Station Manager Gordon Riddel says that many of these are cooking related and involve people who may be under the influence of alcohol.

Station Manager Riddel said, “We are urging everyone to Join Scotland’s Fight Against Fire. This campaign is a reminder not to mix alcohol and cooking. It also highlights the importance of having working smoke detection within your property.

He added, “It is very easy to be distracted while cooking. The doorbell can go, the phone might ring, children can distract us, or we might leave the room to do other chores while food is cooking.

Alcohol is also a common factor in many house fires and anyone who is under the influence is advised not to cook. Many kitchen fires happen when people are not paying attention or they leave things unattended but there are several things you can do to prevent fires in the kitchen. We would urge people not to leave pans unattended. Take them off the heat if you have to leave the room. Fire starts when your attention stops. When you have finished cooking, make sure the cooker or oven is turned off.”

More than 2500 households in Aberdeen benefited from a free Home Fire Safety Visit last year, and SFRS wants the public to help them reach those who could be at highest risk. Station Manager Riddell pointed out, “We all know people who are at risk from fire – it could be a grandmother, aunt, friend or neighbour. If you, or someone you know, is at risk from fire, contact us now. We would urge any groups of people that meet such as church groups & adult support groups, especially where elderly or vulnerable people are involved, to invite us along to speak about Fire Safety in the Home.”

making a significant display.

Ten whisky barrel planters have arrived, been planted with summer bedding and deployed along the North Deeside Road from Cults through to Milltimber. The conical planters at Bieldside have been relocated to Milltimber having been replaced with whisky barrel planters. Look out for other small additions to planting troughs etc.

Mid June has also seen the delivery of two dozen hanging baskets which have been placed on lampposts in Cults and Bieldside. They are already

Many thanks are due to Willie Black and his trailer which made deployment of the planters and hanging baskets so much quicker.

Thanks also to the helpers with the planting of the tubs and the hanging of the baskets. Two litter-picking sessions have also taken place along the old Deeside Railway line and the perimeter road of Cults Primary School. Close to 30 bags of litter were collected and many thanks are due to the volunteers who helped on each day.

It is hoped that the plan to reclaim a section of the old West Cults station platform, which has been overtaken by nature since it closed down nearly 50 years ago, will go ahead later in the year. The plan is being made possible with a grant from the ScotRail Foundation and will require volunteer helpers when it gets underway.

Please contact Graham Payne, 01224 868827, if you are interested in helping with this.

We urge every household to have working smoke alarms and test them every week. Smoke alarms give you that vital early warning should a fire start. We provide free home fire safety visits and fit smoke alarms where required. If you or someone you know could benefit from a visit, please join Scotland’s fight against fire and request a visit by calling the SFRS freephone number 0800 0731 999, or contact your local fire station.

A wide range of tips on how to keep yourself and your home safe from fire are available on the SFRS website: www.firescotland.gov. uk/media/332084/recipe_for_safe_cooking.pdf

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Cults Bowling Club Worship

All are welcome to join us for worship each Sunday at 10.30 am.

This is the world we live in. A series of services, in which we will explore contemporary issues like refugees, atheism and nationalism, begins on Sun 30th Aug at 10.30am.

When the Sun Goes Down.

Services of reflection and meditation, will be held on the first Sun of every month beginning Sun 4th, Oct at 6.00 pm.

We welcome enquiries from those who would like to get married or to have their children baptised in the church.

Worship for Young People

Creche (Pre-school children) and JAM (Jesus and me for primary school children) meet in the main hall at the same time as the morning service.

SHED (Secondary school students) meet in the shed at the rear of the Sanctuary at 7.00pm, each Sun. Contact: Peter at 07983751105.

Messy Family Fun Holiday Club

‘Come along to our Holiday Club where there will be fun crafts, games, and a whole lot more. It’s for the whole family so Mums and Dads get to join in as well as you. And you’ll get your lunch. Get ready to have a blast and learn more about the love of Jesus.’

Where: Main Hall, Quarry Road. Date: 10th -14th Aug. Time: 10.00 am-1.00 pm.

Contact: Peter at 07983751105.

Beginnings

This is the time of year when the parish church’s groups resume their activities after the summer. These include: Friday Café, where S1, S2 and S3 can meet to chill out before the weekend. Where: Cults Kirk Centre. Date: Fri 4th Sept and each Fri thereafter. Time: 3.30-5.30 pm. Contact: Stella Anderson 734800.

Music to Remember provides a warm welcome to all who suffer from dementia and their carers. We meet to sing, reminisce and make new friends over a cup of tea. Where: Cults Kirk Centre. Date: we restart on Tues 18th Aug and meet fortnightly thereafter. Time: 10.15 to 11.45 am. Contact: Anne Meldrum 868053 and Debbie Gordon 863472.

Messy Church is an all-age, fresh expression of church that offers a warm welcome to all. To come together: to be, to make, to eat and to celebrate God. Where: Cults Kirk Centre. Date: Thurs 3rd Sept and monthly thereafter. Time: 3.30-6.00pm. Contact: Debbie Gordon 863472.

Bereavement Group provides friendship and support for those on a bereavement journey. Where: Cults Kirk Centre, Morven Room.

Date: Thurs 24th Sept and monthly thereafter. Time: 2.30 pm. Contact: Alexis Nicol 861505.

Minister:

Ewen Gilchrist.

1, Cairnlee Terr, AB15 9AE. Tel. 861692

Worship Centre: Cults Parish Church, 1, Quarry Rd, Cults, AB15 9EX. Email. ewengilchrist@btconnect.com

Cults Kirk Centre and Church Office: 404, North Deeside Road,Cults, AB15 9TD. Tel: 869028 Email: cultsparishchurch@btinternet.com.

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Women on Top Once again our Cults Bowling Club ladies are heading to Ayr to compete in the National Championships against the nation’s best bowlers. These championships take place from Tuesday, 28th July to 2nd August. It is truly a jamboree with both men and women playing singles, pairs, triples and fours with sections for junior and senior players as well. It used to be that the dress code was all white but nowadays, in the modern style, the greens are awash with colour.

Take the trip to Ayr! You will enjoy the game and the atmosphere.

This year our ladies; Sheila Fyfe, Betty Morrison, Ellen Smith and Norma Watson (skip), are competing in the Fours and we wish them the best of luck. Our ladies have a habit of winning through to Ayr: they seem to compete every second year. A number of our male members are also going through … as supporters.

Social Events As we have done in previous years we put out a special invitation to those of our members who are not often down at the club. The first event was on a Wednesday, with a game of bowls followed by a cheese and wine evening. We all had an enjoyable evening but have cheese and wine parties had their day? Thirty people succeeded in drinking two bottles of wine between them! - A sign of the times (and the new licensing laws.) The second event took place on a Sunday afternoon following the same format. But this time we had a strawberry tea. Much more appreciated!

We always play a part in the MBC Festival and will do so again this year on 26th August at 7pm. We will offer a warm welcome and a game of bowls followed by what? Well, it could be a pizza party but we are sure of a fun evening. Come along!

Competitions Club competitions are now in full swing. The Mixed Fours and the Men’s Triples have already been played, as have the Ladies’ Fours. In this last competition the ladies previously competed for the Kelly of Cults Trophy. Kelly’s sponsored and supported this competition for many years for which we are very grateful. We are pleased to say that the actual trophy will continue to be presented to the winning four.

The men will soon be competing in the Northern Triples followed by the Dunottar Cup held; you’ve guessed it, at Stonehaven. Throughout the year, many in-house and inter-club competitions take place but the dominant factor remains the friendly games, both within and out with the club.

An Open Club Cults Bowling Club welcomes every expression of interest—for bowling, for social events or both. You will find we are an open club with friendly members.

The club’s web site is www.cultsbowlingclub.weebly.com there; you will find details of our programme and general information about the club. You may also contact Findlay Baxter at: Tel: 01224 868263 or at findlaybaxter@yahoo.com

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Aberdeen’s own National Karate Federation have done it again!

Active Schools My name is John Dixon and I am the new Active Schools Coordinator for Culter, Cults and Milltimber Primaries, and Cults Academy. The Active Schools Network aims to offer all children and young people the opportunities to be engaged in physical activity and sport and aims to strengthen pathways to participation and performance through sustainable school to community links.

Since taking over the post in Easter 2015, I have been busy ensuring that the clubs and sessions we provide are relevant and meet demand for extracurricular sporting opportunities. I have already delivered playground leadership training to the new P7s at Culter and hope to be able to do likewise for the other primaries this term.

Aberdeen, and Scotland, can once again hold its head high on the international stage of Karate, having just lifted another bag of medals, this time from Riga, Latvia at the World Karate Championships in May.

The full schedule of sporting activities from August to December will be handed out to schools and given to every pupil this term, detailing available clubs and opportunities. Active Schools can offer more spaces and clubs when we have more volunteers, so if you would be interested in helping out, or even being trained and supported to lead some activities, please get in touch: 07825 227 981, 01224 865 231 or email JoDixon@sportaberdeen.co.uk

Under the careful supervision of chief instructor (Ronnie Watt, 8th Dan) and squad coach (Jock Calder, 6th Dan) the NKF Scotland team took home nine medals from the competition, including one gold, four silver and four bronze. Nearly 500 Karate-ka from 19 countries took part, making the win an amazing feat for a small self-funding club, and a proud moment for Scottish Karate.

The achievements at Riga have made it a great year so far for the squad. Preparations are now under way for the next festival in June, hosted by the club in Aberdeen, and for the next major international competition, held in France in October, where the squad hope to repeat their success.

Ronnie Watt’s NKF team have never disappointed when it comes to putting Aberdeen on the Karate map, having themselves hosted the WKC World Championships in Aberdeen in 2000 at the AECC. Ronnie, already a legend himself, is no stranger to the limelight having won numerous titles, awards and an OBE from the Queen.

This year Ronnie will celebrate 50 years in Karate! The squad’s achievements are a testament to the quality of the Karate they are taught. The NKF are always keen to attract new members of any age and meet in Cults Community Centre on Saturdays at 10am. There are also evening sessions at Albyn School. If you are interested in learning a martial art and benefitting from expert tuition, please call Ronnie on 01224 734607 or take a look at our website: http:// www.karate-scotland.info/

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Cults Playgroup News During the summer term at playgroup, we enjoy free flow play between the playroom and garden. Apparatus for physical play can be spaciously arranged outside and sand and water play take on a new dimension in the open air. Sadly warm, settled weather has been in short supply this year, but we have nevertheless had much fun, particularly with the building of dens, using boxes and drying racks which have been draped with pieces of material and lined with mats and cushions.

At the end of last year we received a generous and very welcome grant from Foundation Scotland, a charitable organisation which supports community groups.

The grant was provided for us to meet three objectives – to enhance our outdoor offerings, to improve our indoor facilities and to purchase IT equipment. The funds we received have made a huge difference to the playgroup, and many children will benefit, both now and in the future, so a huge thank you must go to Foundation Scotland!

Part of the grant has been spent on new planters and soil. We have had discussions with the children about what to grow and then fun digging in herbs, sweet smelling plants and colourful bedding plants. Watering the new plants is always popular.

The children have been creative with outside logs and cut wood piles. Sometimes these are used with our new guttering to make car and ball ramps. The car tyres now have basins to fit in them and a variety of playroom (plastic) animals come outside for some fresh air and a bath! Our empty soil bed is always popular for digging; you just never know what treasure might be hidden or alternatively used with digger and dumper trucks.

New wheelbarrows and a trampoline are also popular with the children.

Activities for the term have been linked to ‘Living and Growing’.

Initial enthusiasm was for all the new seeds and plants outside.

We then had some frog spawn from the railway line and after watching the emergence of tadpoles, the children have been keen to see the growth of back and front legs and the change into frogs. The final stage of the story was to take the frogs back to the railway line.

We have also had a jar of caterpillars. With the special food provided we have watched them change into fat caterpillars. The cocoons have been built and the butterflies will soon emerge.

During the term the children enjoyed doing a sponsored ‘ Wellie Walk’ and the proceeds shared between the Archie Foundation and the playgroup. We look forward to a special puppet show to be shared with the Thursday Toddler group and an end of term party.

At the end of term we say goodbye to many children moving to a new setting. We look forward to August and welcoming back familiar faces and meeting new children ready to start the group.

We still have places available for August, so if your child is two and a half years or older, do contact us on our mobile: 07842 470828 or email cultsplaygroup@gmail.com Our sessions run during term time from 9 am until 12.10 pm in the North Hall on Quarry Road. mbc NEWS Issue 168- Aug - Sept - Oct 2015

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News from 21st Aberdeen (Cults) Scout Group.

First of all, a huge thank you to everyone who supported our Jumble Sale in May. Yet again we welcomed a huge number of people into our Scout Centre who were very generous with their purchases. The proceeds from the Jumble Sale will be spent on a long list of items that are required for our Scouts, Cubs and Beavers.

The big news from the Beaver Group is that after a really successful adult recruitment drive we are going to start a second Beaver Colony after the summer holidays. Both groups will meet on a Wednesday Night. The first from 4.15 to 5.15 pm and the second from 5.30 to 6.30 pm. This development should help us reduce the waiting list significantly and offer more young boys and girls, aged 6 to 8 years old the chance to experience Scouting.

Our current Beavers have had a fantastic and busy term, which included a nature hike at Drum Castle, learning basic navigation skills and learning about disability. We were also treated to a fascinating visit at Tesco in Westhill as part of their Farm to Fork initiative, for which we’d like to say a massive thank you. Some of our Beavers also joined in with Beavers from across the city at a District Fun Day at Templars’ Park where the rain did nothing to dampen high spirits! Finally, we did a sponsored cycle and raised an amazing £600 for Charlie House

and the camp finished on Sunday with Camp Games. Reports were that tired but happy cubs returned home on Sunday afternoon. The photo shows Cults 21st cubs beside our camp gateway.

The number of boys, girls and adults joining Scouts is steadily growing. The number of top awards gained is also increasing. Ten older Scouts recently completed the Chief Scout’s Award, which can help with future employment prospects and higher education, especially when linked with international events. A large contingent of Norwegian Scouts is to visit the Scout Group in July 2016 for a joint event at the National Scout Activity Centre near Edinburgh.

Our next important fundraising event will be the Book Sale and Christmas Fair, which will be held on Saturday 7 November 2015 at the Scout Centre. Please put this date in your diary and please lay aside any books you may wish to donate to the Sale. www.21staberdeenscouts.org.uk (Registered Scottish Charity SCO18385)

Cults 21st Cubs attended the District camp at Templars’ Park in May. The cubs participated in activities along with about 250 other cubs from 16 packs around Aberdeen, leading to all cubs gaining the scientist badge. The science day culminated with a talk from Professor Marcel Jaspers, a marine biologist from Aberdeen University. Saturday night saw all cubs joining in with the traditional campfire singsong,

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During last year’s community council discussions about the urban spread of roe deer, one of the concerns raised was the consequent spread of ticks in private gardens. This could expose residents to the danger of infection with Lyme disease from tick bites. Lyme disease is a very unpleasant infection caused by Borrelia bacteria carried by about 10% of ticks Lyme Disease in Scotland and Grampian in the UK and 350 can be introduced 300 250 into the host’s 200 Scotland Cases bloodstream once 150 Grampian Notifications the tick is filled 100 50 with blood. Hence 0 speedy removal of ticks, within 24 hours, will reduce the chance of infection.

The graph below shows the annual number of Lyme disease cases reported in Scotland since 2003 – this information is taken from the UK Zoonoses report of September 2013. (Zoonoses are diseases of animals that can be transmitted to humans.) Data for 2013 and 2014 have not yet been published. The graph also shows the number of positive blood sample tests for Lyme disease notified to NHS in the Grampian area since 2007. The community council received this information from NHS Grampian through a Freedom of Information request.

Information for the last three Year Notifications years has also been divided 2012 2 between the area of residence of 2013 5 patients. For Aberdeen City the 2014 3 number of notifications is: NHS Grampian stated that the number of notifications in the last three years has been relatively stable, with no indication of a significant increase in Aberdeen

residents, but that this number should be regarded only as an estimate of the actual number of people affected by Lyme disease in any one year and may represent an underestimate of the true number of cases: “This is because notification depends on the reporting of a positive laboratory test result. In some instances the doctor and patient may be content with a clinical diagnosis and not seek laboratory confirmation... Also it cannot be assumed the patient became infected in the locality where they reside.

It is reassuring that, overall, the number of notifications for Lyme disease in Grampian has declined over recent years. … This may reflect a true decline in infections, possibly as a result of greater awareness of the disease and people taking appropriate precautions to prevent themselves becoming infected. However, variation in clinical practice in relation to testing may also be a factor. ... [For example] the peak of 110 positive tests in 2010 coincides with some laboratory research which we are aware took place in this year, during which increased testing may have taken place.”

The community council also asked NHS about the number of Grampian residents admitted to hospital with a diagnosis of Lyme disease. This was reported as shown in the table below: Small numbers are presented by Year Count NHS as ‘less than 5’ to prevent 2012 0 identification of individuals.

2013 <5 As a result no clear trend can be 2014 <5 observed. If anything, these data do not contradict the conclusion that the incidence of Lyme disease in the last three years has been relatively stable, with no indication of a significant sustained increase.

Although the information available so far is not alarming, the community council will remain attentive to potential deer-related problems - as should Aberdeen City Council and NHS Grampian.

Useful information on Lyme disease, its symptoms, prevention and treatment, can be obtained at http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Lyme-disease/ Guus Glass

Cults Hillwalking Club Nearly 50 members and guests descended on the Island of Arran for the May weekend. Despite problems with one of the ferries being out of service, most sailed from Ardrossan in fine weather landing in Brodick about an hour later. Many then went straight to the foot of Goat Fell and started the ascent, as the weather forecast for the rest of the weekend was not so promising. The photograph shows the views from the top of Goat Fell which were stunning. Fine food at the hotel at Blackwaterfoot, along with the company and a singsong in the bar on the Saturday night, made for a memorable weekend.

The 2015 – 2016 Programme of walks, indoor meetings and other activities will be available at our first meeting of the new season at 7.30 pm on Thursday 3 September at the Cults Community Centre.

Evening meeting Cults Community Centre 7.30 pm

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New members are always welcome. Do come along and see what a varied programme we offer.

Details of the 2014/ 2015 walks, 2015/2106 walks and other activities can be found on the club website http:// www.cultshillwalkingclub.org.uk/ or contact: Chairman, Mags Watson on 01224 325788, email; m.c.watson@abdn.ac.uk or Membership Secretary, John Adams on 01224 868402, email; john@adamsnet.co.uk mbc NEWS Issue 168- Aug - Sept - Oct 2015

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The Deeside Choristers

“So much more than just a choir” The Deeside Choristers are an enthusiastic, friendly choir of some thirty girls, boys and adults.

We are looking forward to our Annual summer camp in the Trossachs very soon. Here, campers from age seven up to age 77 join together for swimming, walks, sailing, picnics, sight-seeing and, of course, singing! We always end our camp by singing in one of the great Cathedrals. This year it will be Dunblane Cathedral. Later in the month, we will be singing at the morning service at Crathie Kirk.

We welcome keen singers of all ages but particularly young trebles (aged seven and upwards), tenors and altos. Please come along to see how you like it on Wednesdays 6.30-8pm, during term time, at Murtle Estate in Bieldside.

Please contact Eileen Wright on 01330 820403 or look at our website deeside-choristers.org.uk

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Weekly Activities – Term Time

We have many groups happening throughout the week that everybody is welcome to come to. Including: The Ark baby and toddlers group, 55+ coffee mornings, Mission Craft Workshop, C-Nights, Sanctuary Ladies Bible Study, Friendship in Art and Divorce Care. We also have Explorers (P1-P3), Challengers (P4-P7) and Impact (S1-6).

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Runners Raise £11,500 for Camphill Charity One of the Camphill charities based in Bieldside, Simeon Care for the Elderly, has received an incredible £11,500 from local runners. 50 people challenged themselves in the 5k, 10km, 15 miles and Duathlon events at Run Balmoral, including groups of runners from Ellon company Connon Brothers, Barclays Bank, Simeon volunteers and fellow Camphill charities, Camphill School and Newton Dee. During the same weekend, Craig Smith of Ellon conquered the 26.2 mile London Marathon. Together the Balmoral runners and Craig raised £9,400 and £2,100 respectively.

Gayle Johnston, Simeon’s fundraising manager, was delighted with the efforts of the runners - “We are absolutely thrilled that so many people ran for Simeon at Run Balmoral. It was fantastic to cheer on our runners and see them cross the line with big smiles. We would like to say a special well done to Craig for tackling the London Marathon. Despite an injury three weeks before the marathon, he battled on and finished in an amazing time, doing us all proud.

“It has been an exciting year for Simeon, and all funds raised from our runners will be put towards furnishing our new home. I would like to say a huge well done and thank you to our runners and their sponsors. Your support means so much to us.”

Simeon has experienced delays in the building of their new home. Jeannie Carlson, the Manager said “The original aim of moving into our new home in spring 2015 has not been achieved and as you can imagine this has been frustrating for us all at Simeon. We are now hoping to move in this autumn. We understand that our neighbours have had to put up with extra traffic and noise while the building work has been happening. We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused and thank you for your patience”.

As part of the MBC Festival, Simeon and Cairnlee Houses are planning a Strawberry Tea Open Day on Sunday 30 August 2pm to 4pm. The local community is invited to come along and there will be cream scones, stalls, craft workshop demonstrations at Cairnlee House and fun for the family. Simeon hopes that they can provide guided tours of their new care home, but this is dependent on building progress.

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A day out with the Seafield Walking Group Every second Wednesday our members meet the coach to depart at 9.15am from Countesswells bus terminus on another adventure into the hills. Although the group is for the over 50’s, there are a wide range of walkers and our programmes caters for all abilities from shorter walks of around four/five miles to more intermediate walks of eight/nine miles.

Walking in the open air is such good therapy for you – not only are you getting fresh air and exercise but the scenery and views can be stunning. You don’t have to scale the heights to be able to admire the wonderful countryside we have, literally, on our doorstep!

Every outing brings its rewards – we see such a variety of birds and wildlife, with every season challenging our knowledge of flora and fauna!!! It never ceases to amaze me that there will always be someone in the group who can put a name to the tiniest of flower.

We visit such interesting places – all with histories and stories of people to tell.

Our experienced leaders not only guide us on the walks but will point out anything of interest on the way, having done their research prior to the walks. We also do our bit to support “local economies” such as getting rowies in Rhynie before a walk and even the occasional pub stop at the end of the day!

However, for me the best part of our days, out in the hills, is the company! Not only do we share the love of the countryside and walking, but we share our stories!

The members of the group are so friendly and good fun to be with – in addition to our fortnightly outings we have a Spring Holiday, Summer Outing, Social quiz night and a great Christmas Lunch. And next year we will be celebrating our 25th anniversary!!

If you would like more information about this great group, please contact me at jennyselbie@gmail.com Jenny Selbie

What’s On Locally I hope you are having a great summer. I am pleased to add the Aberdeen Wine and Food Society and the Seafield Walking Group to the listing in this edition. Both groups would be delighted to have new members.

I also want to bring to your attention the Holiday Craft Fair which the American Women’s Association of Aberdeen will be running on 8th November from 11:00 - 16:00 at the Hilton Aberdeen Treetops Hotel on Springfield Road.

Please notify me of any changes, deletions or additions which need to be made. This listing is only as good as the information I receive!

Eleanor Brennan, Tel 862262, email: brennaneleanor@yahoo.co.uk

Abbreviations for the venues CA - CAP - CKC - CPCWC - CPS - DCFC - HCC - ISP – KCC KMCC - MCAH - MEHC – MPS - PCH - PCND - PSP- PVH – SCC - SCPT - SDCH - SMH - SPHH - SWP - WRIH - WSC -

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Fitness, Sport and Dance Badminton - Junior, CA Saturdays, 1.30 - 5.30pm Sept to April Contact Mike Stokeld, Tel. 735447 Badminton - Adult, CA Tuesdays, 7.30 - 10.00pm Gordon Inglis, Tel : 730256 BADMINTON - SOCIAL, MCAH Mondays, 1.30 - 3.00pm Wednesdays, 10.00am - 1200noon Contact Marion Anderson, Tel : 732505 CULTS BOWLING CLUB All ages very welcome. Summer Bowling, Winter Activities Contact David Steele, Tel : 868485 www.cultsbowlingclub.weebly.com CANOE CLUB, CAP Fridays, 7.50 – 10.00 p.m. Contact Jim Kinnear 313149 or Kenny Brown, Tel. 07788-507275 CULTS CRICKET CLUB Contact Ian Sutherland, Tel : 742833 CYCLISTS’ TOURING CLUB GRAMPIAN Weekly rides led by trained leaders.

Cyclists at all levels of ability and newcomers welcome Contact Gerard Vlaar, Tel. 734799 www.ctcgrampian.org.uk/runs

CULTS HILLWALKING CLUB, CPS Indoor session 1st Thursday of the month 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Walks on Sundays, 10 days after the meeting.

Contact Mags Watson Tel, 07974 661415 or John Knowles, Tel. 868051 KARATE Various sessions around this area – see website for full list. Mondays 6.30 – 8.00 p.m., ISP Fridays 4.30 – 5.30 p.m., CPS Contact Ronnie Watt, Tel. 734607 www.karate-scotland.info JAZZERCISE, WRIH Wednesdays, 7.00 p.m. Contact Louise, Tel. 467567 Email:loargo@ talktalk.net FRISKIS & SVETTIS- SWEDISH STYLE KEEP FIT Monday 7.30pm, HCC, Basic (Rosey) Thursday 9.30am, HCC, Basic (Gavin) Saturday 11.00am, HCC Basic (Rota) For more info contact Rosey 310380 Just turn up - no need to sign up for a block - all welcome

CULTS FIT FOLK, HCC For men and women over 55.

Wednesdays 10.00-11.00 am Contact Ellie Whyte, Tel : 861204

Pilates, PSC Peterculter Sports Centre : Mon. afternoon, Tues afternoon evening,Thurs. evening Camphill School, Murtle Wed. evenings Cults Parish Church Worship Centre : Fri. mornings All classes must be booked in advance. Contact Solveig Dahle Smith, Tel. 861421 solveig@pilatesaberdeen.com www. pilatesaberdeen.com

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FLEX ‘n STRETCH TO THE BEAT, PSC Mondays 8.00 – 9.00 p.m. Varied fitness levels. Contact Anne Low, Tel. 868553

SOCCER FOR 5-10 YR OLDS, CPS Wednesday afternoons, term time only 3.30 – 4.30 Boys and Girls aged 5 – 7 4.30 -5.30 Boys and Girls aged 8 -10 Contact Ian Wilson, 07770-996767

FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY, PSC Wed, 4.00-5.00pm 5-8 year olds Contact Dons in the Community Tel : 650472 or 650432 Pre-School Football (KCC) Mon, 1.00-1.30 p.m., 1.30-2.00 p.m., 2.00-2.30 p.m.

Fri, 9.30-10.00 a.m. 10.00-10.30 a.m.

1.30-2.00 p.m.(Classes also available at Airyhall Community Centre) Contact Alison McLeod Tel 314669 CULTER YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB Boys’ and Girls’ Teams, aged 6 to 19 years. Training most days Contact Paul Stein, Mob. 07714292311 www.clubwebsite.co.uk/ culteryouthfootballclub GRAMPIAN CARDIAC REHABILITATION ASSOCIATION Exercise classes at Kippie Lodge, Milltimber, RGU Sports Garthdee and other venues in Aberdeen Contact Douglas Pacitti, Tel: 01569 763372 e: d.pacitti@gcra.org.uk or speak to the Cardiac Nurse at Cults Surgery w: www.gcra.org.uk

SOCCER FOR OVER 30’s, CPS Thursdays, 7.30 – 9.00 p.m.

Contact Alistair Brown, Tel. 861314 Peterculter sports centre Coronation Road, Peterculter Tel : 732069 Fitness studio, aerobics classes, creche. Monthly membership or ad hoc prices CULTS OTTERS SWIMMING CLUB, CAP Development swimming classes and Junior Coaching sessions. Contact Jo Gibson, Tel. 868124 Email: cults.otters. lts@gmail.com www.cultsotters.org.uk SWIMMING - LIFESAVING CLUB (Adults 14+/Rookies/Junrs 10+) Mondays 6.30-9.30pm ontact Anne Gwynne - Tel : 868846 SWIMMING, CAP Sat – Sun 9.00 – 12 noon Public sessions, Adult lane swimming, Children’s inflatable sessions – ring for times of sessions. Continues during school holidays.Contact Tel. 866282

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TAI CHI, (ATCC’88), CPCWC Wednesdays, 7.00 - 9.30pm Contact Don Wells - Tel : 645521 TAI CHI, SMH Mondays, 1.00-2.30pm Contact Neil or Nicolette - Tel : 01330850675 CULTS LAWN TENNIS CLUB 32 Abbotshall Place, Cults See separate item in MBC News for full details. Contact Dan Packham (Sec.) d.packham@ cultstennisaberdeen.co.uk or Gareth Rennie, (Head Coach), g.rennie@ cultstennisaberdeen.co.uk www.cultstennisaberdeen.co.uk SEAFIELD WALKING GROUP Fortnightly walks for the Over 50s Bus departs from Countesswells Programme includes moderate and easy walks. Contact Jenny, 01569731017 or 07773-072968 Woodburn WalkING GROUP Rambling for the over 50s Meet alternate Tuesdays at Hazlehead Bus Terminus Travel by hire busAverage walk +/- 7 miles Contact Angela, Tel. 318734 or Frances Tel. 821753 YOUTH HOCKEY COACHING Tuesdays, 5.45 – 7.00 p.m., end Aug to Easter - Robert Gordon’s College pitches, Countesswells Road. Run by Gordonians Hockey Club but boys and girls from P4 to S4 from all schools are welcome. Sticks can be provided. More details at www.gordonianshockey.com AURINKO YOGA Sundays, 4.30-6.00pm Contact Aidan Mulkerrin, 07710-495552 YOGA, CKC Wednesdays, 7.00 - 8.30 p,m, Contact Fiona Britee, Tel. 487712

Dancing ABERDEEN KILT KICKERS AMERICAN SQUARE DANCE CLUB (WRIH) Mondays 7.30 – 9.00 p.m Beginners 9.00 – 10.00 Mainstream Dancers Thursdays 7.30-10.00 p.m.

Mainstream and Plus Dancers Contact Tom White, Tel. 318963 or email tomwhite46@gmail.com.

Raggie Morrison’s Ladies Clog Dancing, SDCH Ladies of all ages and beginners especially welcome.

Meet Wednesdays 7.45 - 10.00 pm Contact Rosemary Crabbe-Wyke - Tel : 07950-086739 or Moira Skingley - Tel : 867801 DANS SENIOR, PSC - Fridays 11.00-12.00 during term time Disco, Jazz, Rock, Swing - there’s no age limit for dancing! Nothing complicated, just simple, inspiring moves. No need to book, just come along! £3.50 for non members, £3 for Friskis & Svettis members.

Tel. Jackie, Mob 07427014700, Fiona, Mob 07885288121 or www.fsaberdeen. co.uk

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KAREN BERRY SCHOOL OF DANCE Classes for children and adults available in Cults and Peterculter For details see website www. danscentre.com or contact Karen Berry, Tel. 647341 TAYLOR SCHOOL OF DANCE, MCAH Recreational & Vocational classes available Classical Ballet, Modern Theatre, Tap, Jazz, Street Jazz, Boys Only Street Moves, Contemporary & Parent and Toddler Dance Contact Helen Colleran, Mob. 07531811506 E-Mail - admin@taylordance.com w: www.taylordance.com GENTLE EXERCISE, INCL DANCE, CPCWC Thursdays, 2.30 – 3.30 p.m. Sept. to Dec., Jan. to Mar. Contact Fiona Murray, Tel. 702305 FOLK DANCES FROM AROUND THE WORLD (PCND) Adults. Wed. 7.00 -8.30 p.m. (school term times only) Contact Andrene Thompson, Tel. 781232 MAINLY MUSIC, HCC Music and movement for prepreschoolers and their caregivers, followed by coffee and chat for the adults while the children play.

Thursdays 9.45 a.m. Contact Iris Johns 07764 940176 or e-mail info@hillview.cc Scottish Country Dancing, WRIH Tuesdays, 7.30 – 9.30 p.m. (mid Sept. to end March) Contact Sheila Fyfe, Tel. 868164

Cults Friends of Guides

The Cults Friends of the Guides coffee morning held this year in March was as usual a successful and busy community event. The ‘bake off ’ continues to grow in popularity with lots of junior bakers keen to demonstrate their skills. All in all, from the toys, books chocolate tombola, raffle and games we raised just over £1,300 which will be distributed amongst the seven rainbow, brownie and guide packs in Cults. In previous years the packs have spent the money raised on a range of fun activities for the girls including a trip to ceramic experience and tubing at Garthdee. We intend to run another coffee morning back at the Scout Hall in early March 2016 and look forward to seeing you there.

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Hobbies and Social 55+ SOCIAL GROUP, DCFC Coffee mornings, lunches, visiting speakers, outings and more 2nd Monday of the month. Contact the church office for details, tel.

733979

ADULT ART CLASSES, HCC Wednesdays, 1.30 - 3.30 p.m.

Contact Jenny Hunter, Tel. 07751715343

THE HUB CKC Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10.00 a.m.

– 3.00 pm

Cults Art Club, CCC This is a self help group for Adults held in Cults Community Centre on Wednesday nights from 1930 to 2130 during school term.

Contact Gordon Crooks tel.

07784838341

CULTS O50 CLUB, CPCWC Wednesdays, Lunch from 12.00 Announcements/speaker 12.45 Other activities include bridge and scrabble, walks, theatre, cinema, local history outings, garden visits, art appreciation, a book group – the list is endless!

Open to anyone over 50, not only Cults residents Details of activities on the website http://www.cultsparishchurch.co.uk/O50/ Index.htm Contact Margaret Wood, Tel. 310685 or Lizzie Thomas, Tel. 869413

ABERDEEN bridge CLUB 14 Rubislaw Terrace, Tel : 644773 Monday to Thursday - 7-10pm Adult Lessons Wed - 7pm Sept April

Craft and Needlework Class, Fridays, 1.30 p.m. – 3.30 p.m. 10 week courses £50.00 Beginners and more experienced catered for Contact Yvonne Weir, Tel. 732098 / weir323@btinternet.com

CAFÉ ONE, DCFC Thurs 9:15am-12:00 (term time only) Community Food Group, SDCH meets monthly in St Devenick’s church hall. Restarts Friday 26 September (see ad) or contact Rachel Gambro: 07964 698789 or Kalpa Tan 07765 881017

MILLTIMBER O50 CLUB, MCAH Meet monthly in the winter on Wednesdays at 2.00 p.m. for talks.

Other social events include walks, cycle rides, theatre visits, outings, garden visits, lunch outings and city breaks.

Annual favourites are BBQ, Games night and a Christmas Party.

Open to anyone over 50. New members are welcome.

Contact John Park, Tel. 733057 or Robin Dyer, Tel 732445 or the website http://www.genbase.co.uk/ MilltimberO50/

MILLTIMBER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, MCAH Wide range of activities for all ages General enq Andrew, Tel. 739797 To hire the hall Margaret, Tel. 732477 www.milltimbercommunityhall.com or Facebook ‘Milltimber Community Hall’

Culter Bridge Club, PVH Fridays, 1.15 – 4.00 pm Sept.- April Contact Peter Garioch Tel : 324691 CALLIGRAPHY GROUP, Sessions arranged according to demand Contact Isobel Archibald, Tel. 867303

ABERDEEN CHORUS - SWEET ADELINES INTL. LOVE to sing? Then join Aberdeen Chorus of Sweet Adelines Monday evenings 19:00 - 21:45 Westburn Park Bowling Club Lounge Aberdeen, AB25 3DE Mob Contact 07590690392 www.aberdeenchorus.co.uk Albacappella, SPHH Members of the Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers (LABBS) Recruiting Ladies who Love2Sing.

St Peter’s Heritage Hall, Howie Lane, Peterculter, Aberdeen AB14 0PU Wednesdays 7.30pm until 9.45pm Tel:07966936899 or email: enquiries@albacappella.co.uk

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CITY OF ROSES CHORUS Ladies singing in 4 part harmony, Drumoak Church Hall. Mondays, 7.15 – 10.00 p.m.

Contact Mika Mackenzie, Tel. 742004 DEESIDE CHORISTERS, MEHC Wednesdays, 6.15 – 8.00 p.m.

Prospective members most welcome Contact Nancy Paul, Tel. 741378 Dressmaking Group, KMCC Thursdays, 09.30-11.30 a.m.

Couture trained tutor. Beginners welcome. Phone Kaimhill Community Centre, Tel. 311996 FOLK EVENING, CKC Monthly on the 2nd Friday, 7.30 p.m.

Both musicians and listeners most welcome. Bring your own beverage.

Contact Jan Johnson, Tel. 867951 Aberdeen Gaelic Club 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.

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TALK GERMAN Courses for beginners and more advanced, depending on numbers and interest.

Contact Erik Stien, 734149/077774-896421 Italian Classes for Adults, HCC Email: enrica.conti@tiscali.co.uk Tel: 07786 827714 CULTS LIBRARY Opening times currently under review.

For info Tel : 868346 Email : cultslibrary@aberdeencity. gov.uk Visit : http://www.aberdeencity.gov. uk/Library/library_menu.asp CULTS LUNCH CLUB, CKC Mondays 12.00 – 2.00 p.m. (except July) New members most welcome.

Contact Jacky Hatchwell, Tel.861736 MISSIONARY CRAFT WORKSHOP, DCFC 2nd & 4th Wed. of the month, 10:00am-12:00 Contact Wilma Ewen, tel. 868202 NEEDLES AND NATTER, SPHH 1st Tuesday of the month, 8.00 – 10.00 p.m.

Contact Claire Hudson, Mob. 07501388734

PETROLEUM WOMEN’S CLUB International friendship club for women connected to the oil industry.

Meetings with speaker, 1st Thursday of the month. Coffee mornings, 3rd Thursday of the month.

Other activities include ten pin bowling, walks, bridge, golf, dinner club, mah-jong and a book group. Contact Denise Wishaw, Tel. 898012 or Liz Gove, Tel. 876169 or email pwcmembership@yahoo.co.uk www.pwcos.com Rotary Club of Aberdeen Deeside Wednesday ‘s 6.15 for 6.45 pm in the Cults Hotel. For further information contact the secretary Quentin Tweedie on 01224 868218 email qtweedie@btconnect.com Saltire Society Promotes all things Scottish. Meets monthly on Tuesdays, normally in Rubislaw Parish Church. Contact D J Robertson, Tel. 484061 SCRABBLE CLUB, MCAH Fridays, 2.00-4.00pm Players at any level are very welcome Contact Joan Thomas - Tel : 733218 LEARN SPANISH Private classes given to individuals and small groups by a native Spanish speaker.Contact Carmenza Inglis, Mob. 07557-194415 Email: hola_aberdeen@hotmail.com

Cults Strathspey & Reel Society, CPCWC Meet every 2nd Wednesday, 7.00 -9.00 p.m.

Accordionists and string players welcome.

Contact Myra Noble, Tel. 867433.

SCOTTISH WOMEN’S RURAL INSTITUTE, WRIH 1st Thursday of every month, 7.309.30 p.m.

(Not July or August) Contact Moira Morris, Tel.861756 or Vicki Fletcher, Tel. 865667

ABERDEEN TOASTMASTERS (PUBLIC SPEAKING CLUB) Meets at Northern Arts Club (NAC), 1st, 3rd, 5th Thursdays of every month - 7.00-9.00pm Visitors are welcome - no cover charge. www.aberdeentoastmasters.org.uk Contact Matthew Mtumbuka - Tel : 861028 Email : matthews@mtumbuka.com

GRAMPIAN WOODTURNERS, SDCH Meet last Sunday in the month, 2.00 p.m. New members are most welcome. Meetings consist of member participation, demonstrations etc., Contact Bill Diack, Tel. 01467-622772

UPHOLSTERY AND CRAFT CLASSES, WRIH Tuesdays, 9.30-12.30 p.m. and 1.00 -4.00 p.m. New students welcome at any time.

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Children & Youth Groups AIR TRAINING CORPS 107( Aberdeen ) Squadron, Prince Charles Cadet Centre, Albury Road , Ferryhill, AB11 6TL Parade Mon & Wed 19.00-21.30hrs. Open to Boys and Girls aged 13-17 w: www.107aircadets.org e:107@aircadets.org Tel. 590679 Buoyancy Swim, Camphill School, Bieldside 30 minute sessions, Tues.12.30 – 15.00 Thurs. 12.30 – 14.00, Fri. 12.30-16.00 Adult and Baby (3-12 months), Adult and Toddler (1-2 years), Adult and Child (2+ years), Pre school (4 years + without their parent in the pool).

Contact Julie McQuillan, Tel. 318651, Mob. 07906 863246 or email: buoyancy@btinternet. com CASPER AFTER SCHOOL CLUB, CPS Contact Marion Skea Tel : 07762-250550 Milltimber BREAKFAST AND After School Club, MPS Mon.–Fri., 7.30 to 9.00 a.m. and 2.45 to 6.00 p.m.

Contact Diane Forbes, Mob. 07525 855348 Cults Toddler Group. (CPCWC) Thursdays 9.30 – 11.30 a.m. during term-time Contact Laura Bain, Mob. 07568-154998 or email Laurabain1979@gmail.com PARENT & TODDLER GROUP, DCFC Tuesdays 9.45-11.30 a.m.

Contact Morven Noble, Tel. 744829

Challengers P4-P7 Group, DCFC Wednesdays 7:30 - 8.30p.m.

Contact Luke Dale, Tel. 733979 ASCEND, HCC Youth Group for S1-6 Grades 7-12, Sundays 6.00-8.00pm Tel. 868096 or Email- info@hillview.cc

GUIDES, BROWNIES and RAINBOWS We are very lucky to have active Rainbow, Brownie and Guide Units in the Milltimber and Cults area. This is due to the hard work and dedication of all the Leaders. Previously as an Organisation we could give you a list of all the Units in the area, the name and contact details of the Leaders and as an interested parent you could contact the Leaders directly, but now due to our Nationwide “Safe from Harm” Policy we can no longer publish this information. We now have a Website that you can visit and register an interest for the age group you want a place in for your daughter. It is a simple procedure and once you have registered, a Guider should be in touch within 3 weeks to say if there are places available or if your daughter will be placed on the waiting list. You will be asked to put in your Postcode, the type of Unit you are interested in and if there are more than 1 suitable Unit you will be asked to put your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice.

Rainbows are for girls aged 5 - 7yrs Brownies are for girls aged 7 - 10yrs Guides are for girls aged 10 yrs plus The web address is www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested or you can call 0800 1 69 59 01

BILINGUAL PARENT AND CHILD GROUP Wed. and Frid.9.15am to 11.10am.

Gilcomstoun Primary School Babies and toddlers introduced to Gaelic through arts, crafts, play and song. You don’t have to speak Gaelic to attend. Tel 0777 939 8289, croileagan@gmail.com.

Facebook: Croileagan Obar Dheathain.

These are also the means by which any Adult can register an interest in helping with any of the groups, as we are always keen to welcome new Volunteers.

Milltimber Playgroup & Friday Club, MCAH Playgroup Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 09.15am - 11.45am Lunch Club Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 11.45am - 12.15pm Transport available to afternoon nursery at Milltimber School Friday Club Fri’s 1220 - 1440 with collection from Milltimber School nursery at 11.40am Contact Julie Mcwilliam, 07740575273 or e: milltimberplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk

21ST ABERDEEN (CULTS) SCOUT GROUP, SCC

CULTS PLAYGROUP, CWCWC Mon - Fri 9.00am - 12.10 pm during term time in the North Hall, Quarry Road Contact Pam Crowe, Mob. 07842 470828 or email cultsplaygroup@gmail.com St Devenick’s Playgroup and Rising 5s, SDCH Playgroup runs on Monday to Friday from 9:10am-12:20pm, with optional Wednesday lunch club. Rising Fives is on a Tuesday and Thursday, from 12:30-3pm. Tots and Toddlers is on Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30am in St.Devenick’s Church. All of the above are during term time only. Contact playgroup on 867431 or Justine at 733055 or email: stdevenicksplaygroup@gmail.com.

SOUTH DEESIDE UNDER FIVES Fun and friendly childcare for children from birth to five years Maryculter Community Hall (next to the Old Mill Inn), South Deeside Road Baby & Toddler Group – Mondays 9.30am to 11.30am Twos Group – Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 9.30am to 11.30am , Rising Fives – Tuesday lunchtimes 12 noon to 2pm Mob.: 07966 163953 E: info@south-deeside-under-fives.co.uk W: www.south-deeside-under-fives.co.uk Explorers P1-P3 Group, DCFC Wed. 6.30 -7:30 p.m.

Contact Luke Dale, Tel. 733979

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Beavers, Cubs and Scouts www.21staberdeenscouts.org.uk to contact any of the Section Leaders or Committee Beavers - Wednesdays, 4.30 - 5.30 p.m.

Open to boys and girls aged 6 to 8 Contact Debbie Bone, 07708-018332 Email: ganddbone@btinternet.com.

Cubs – Thursdays, 7.00 - 8.30 p.m.

Open to boys and girls aged 8 to 10 For further information about Cults 21st Cubs please email cultscubs@gmail.com Scouts - Fridays, 7.30 - 9.30 p.m.

65TH ABERDEEN (MILLTIMBER) SCOUT GROUP, MCAH Beavers - Mondays 4.15 - 5.15pm Fiona Douglas, Tel: 735523 Cubs - Tuesdays 6.30 - 8.00pm Barbara Stroud, Tel: 732591 Scouts - Fridays 7.30 - 9.30pm Geoff Weighill, Tel: 869115 Youth Hockey Coaching on Tuesday evenings for P4 to S4 by Gordonians Hockey Club at Robert Gordon’s College astroturf pitches on Countesswells Road from 5.15pm to 6.30pm. Children from all schools are welcome and sticks can be provided.

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