MBC issue 169

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Issue 169 Nov-Dec ‘15-Jan 2016

News

Milltimber

Bieldside Cults

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MBC News Delivery We are sorry to report that one of our longstanding MBC News distributors, Murray Watson, died in April this year. Murray was one of the longest serving volunteers for MBC News and his help was much appreciated; our condolences go to his family.

A new distributor to take over Murray’s round is needed; he was a coordinator for part of the Bieldside area, delivering 520 copies to 15 individual distributors in the Baillieswells Road and nearby streets area. If you think you can help with this role please contact Peter Roberts, details below.

I am also still looking for a distributor for delivery of 40 copies to the rural area around Easter Ord which takes in Bishop Dams, Brotherfield, Broomfold, Easter Ord, Middle Ord. This is a bit more challenging than the regular street areas but if you think you can help please contact Peter Roberts.

If anyone would like to help with the delivery of MBC News but the two opportunities above are not for you, please get in touch and I’ll see where you can help. Peter Roberts Tel. 01224 868524 or email, roberts.peter53@gmail.com

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Thank You Drinks – 16 January 2016

The MBC News team are very grateful to the many volunteers who step out in rain and shine to get the copies in to the hands of our many readers, with 4300 copies delivered each quarter. We would like to invite all our distributors and your partner to join the team for snacks and a drink, in recognition of the fine work you and all our volunteer distributors do. The drinks will be provided in the Cults Kirk Centre, 404 North Deeside Road on Saturday 16 January 2016 between 4 and 6 p.m. We hope you can join us and if you are coming please call Peter Roberts on 01224 868524 by 7 January to confirm so we can plan quantities. www.cbmcommunity.org.uk/mbc-news

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o matter the time of year there is one issue which will not go away... potholes. They are one of the main complaints which fall into the MBC mailbag. The recent repairs to South Avenue were thorough and effective but some residents are irked that, despite the Council’s ability to repair some areas well, others are patched with temporary fixes and some are not tackled at all. There are many uneven pavements in the area which are difficult to negotiate for some of the older members of our community and, as ever, potholed roads continue to headline. A couple of letters on this infamous topic have been printed in this issue.

I can hardly believe that we are heading towards the end of 2015.

I hope you managed to enjoy some sunshine during the mixed bag of what we hardy Scots call ‘summer’ and managed to stay dry during the many events organised by the festival team. I, once again, enjoyed the art show and the quirky ‘chair art’ is a personal favourite. And of course, NEOS, in September, allows us to enjoy even more of the talent we have in our midst. In this issue of MBC News we have the three paintings from the Art Show which were voted favourites by the MBC community. We also have a moving tribute to the late Debbie Neill, a local artist who sadly passed away in August.

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Artistic talent continues to be on show in the run up to Christmas with Camphill Trust’s Christmas Art Exhibition and the many art and craft fairs around the area. Don’t miss Cults Academy’s PTA Christmas Gift Evening on 19th November which brings together quality produce from many local artisans.

It’s the time of year when most of our local retailers rely on good sales so don’t forget that shopping locally provides the opportunity to find individual and personal gifts. You also manage to avoid the crowds and support local businesses at the same time.

It seems early to be talking about Christmas but the days are getting shorter, the leaves are falling and the air is definitely much crisper, so it’s in the air! I will take this chance to wish our advertisers, our contributors and all members of the MBC community a happy time over Christmas and send best wishes for 2016. Stay safe and have fun!

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News from the Cults Bieldside and Milltimber Community Council Community News!

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hen you read this, a new community council will have been elected for the next three years. It is very rewarding to see that a fair number of new candidates have come forward to serve the community, new faces, new ideas, fresh energy! They will be serving alongside the re-elected community councillors who will provide the necessary continuity. Christine McKaye, Margaret Stewart, Nigel Williams and Yvonne Black have decided to stand down at this juncture and we thank them very much for giving the community a good chunk of their time in our continuing effort to protect the quality of life in the area.

The community council has received a much appreciated award from the Voluntary Service Aberdeen for the annual donation of funds collected during the Christmas Carol Concert. The Community Group Charity Fund Raising award was received in person by Derek Robb and John Etchells, the current and past organisers of the event. And yes it is that time again! You will find the announcement of this year’s concert on these pages. The concert is one of the ‘on the ground’ activities the community council is proud to organise and we thank all the people from the community who are helping and taking part on the day without whom this would not be possible. Another of these proud activities is the very successful More Blooms

effort - ever continuing and expanding thanks to the gardening expertise and fund raising talent of Graham Payne. Helpers are still very welcome.

The AWPR organisation finally found their way to the community council meetings, surprising us with a presentation team of six (yes, six!) experts in August. Whether this will lead to a more regular exchange of views is not known but it is a good start. The AWPR works will be around us for a number of years to come and our hope is for a more limited representation, more often.

Residents can now get up to date information on the operations by visiting the new AWPR Contact and Education Space that was opened in August. The facility, at New Mains of Ury near Stonehaven, is open between 9am and 5pm on weekdays and 10am and 4pm on Saturdays and gives visitors the opportunity to speak directly with the people tasked with delivering the project. For more information e.g. on the possibility to book group visits, call 0800 058 8350.

At this somewhat early stage I wish you, on behalf of the retiring and the newly elected community council, a happy festive season and all the best for the New Year, when it comes. Given the positive and cordial ambience in the CBMCC meetings, I am confidently looking forward to a constructive year for the community council.

Guus Glass

Future Meetings

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Deeside Christian Fellowship Office - behind the church

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Cults Community Centre – swimming pool entrance

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Deeside Christian Fellowship Office - behind the church

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Cults Community Centre – swimming pool entrance

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Deeside Christian Fellowship Office - behind the church

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Planning Matters!

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here was a steady flow of planning applications for extensions, some new houses and tree work with 34 for Cults, Bieldside and Milltimber over the last three months being reviewed. The Community Council commented on three of the applications. Looking at the major developments in our area; Countesswells – The planning applications for the two alternative roads going out of the planned development to the north have been approved, with one going westwards to the current Kingswells roundabout and the other eastwards to a new junction at Jessiefield. This is a good step forward for the development. No house construction has started due to the failure of the consortium to agree to, and sign, the section 75 agreement concerning the delivery of the required infrastructure e.g. roads, schools, services. One of the partners attempted to get the council to agree to individual company obligations but thankfully the council rejected this approach – the consortium needs to commit to the delivery of the facilities they offered in the Masterplan.

Friarsfield –Construction of new homes continues by Cala in line with the Phase 1 and 2 approvals. Families are moving in to the new homes and we welcome them to our growing community.

Oldfold – The site access has been constructed and Phase 1 house construction for 58 houses has begun. A second application from Cala to build a showroom on completely separate green belt land in Milltimber (opposite 154 NDR), which the Community Council objected to, was granted by the Aberdeen council on the condition that it is only used for six months to 31 March 2016 and that the site is fully restored. After this time the sales and showroom will be on the main site.

The many sites of roadworks in the area in recent weeks has led to some residents raising concerns about construction traffic using minor roads in the area and cars seeking alternative routes to avoid the works. We, and your City Councillors, have followed up on these and as we noted in the last edition, while it is annoying it appears that as long as the vehicles are moving legally they are entitled to use the minor roads. The AWPR team have established approved routes for their vehicles, avoiding minor roads as much as possible unless site access is required.

Complaints about speeding have also been received. Early in the year the police ran a campaign to check car speeds along a number of roads in our area. Just under 200 drivers were spoken to and a few tickets were issued, one for speeding and two for use of a mobile phone while driving. We continue to discuss the concerns with the police when they attend our meetings. It is worth noting that people’s perception of speed is variable and the police have shown that sometimes when a pedestrian feels a car is speeding, the measurement using a speed gun shows the vehicle is travelling within the limit. However if you encounter problems e.g. unsafe driving, illegal parking, inappropriate heavy vehicles using minor roads, you can let us know and contact Doug Ritchie in the Road Safety and Traffic Management Dept. at Aberdeen City Council. He can be reached at 01224 522325 or by email at dritchie@aberdeencity.gov.uk The Phase 1 works for utility diversion for the AWPR road construction are continuing and these are expected to continue mbc NEWS Issue 169- Nov-Dec ‘15-Jan 2016

until the end of November. We have not received the details for Phase 2, and the planned traffic controls, on North Deeside Road at the time of writing but we will communicate the details once we know them on our website and Facebook page. Discussions were held recently with residents of Station Road, Milltimber and the AWPR Managing Agent about the proposed siting of the bridge taking the Deeside Path across the new road. The current proposal is to site it at the end of Station Road, involving a slight deviation from the Deeside Path. The Managing Agent has agreed to review this with Transport Scotland and see if the bridge could be located in line with the current pathway.

Peter Roberts

Energy from Waste

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he Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire councils held a short conference in August on generating energy from waste.

The conference was directed at explaining the drivers supporting a move to incineration of non-recyclable waste and the ancillary benefits of the waste heat generated.

European and Scottish Government legislation is forcing a move away from landfill disposal to avoid the increasing penalties and costs associated with its use. The Scottish Government has set out recycling targets of 50% waste by 2015 and 70% by 2020, with full recycling of biodegradable waste by 2020.

Discussions between Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray councils have led to the proposal for a waste incineration facility to be located in Torry, Aberdeen. A site in Aberdeen city was chosen as this would be the best option for the use of waste heat to maximise the efficiency of the plant and process. This arises from over five years of consultation and analysis of 15 to 20 sites in the region. There are four other waste incineration facilities in Scotland, three in the central belt and one near Dundee. Plans are being prepared for the facility which is targeting 2020 for start-up. Electricity generated from the plant will help achieve the Scottish Government’s targets for electricity generation from renewable resources.

The conference featured talks from Danish speakers who shared their experiences of waste incineration and district heating. The first district heating system in Denmark started in Copenhagen in 1903. Now it is common place for waste incineration plants to be used to supply heat and power to local municipalities. The incineration plants are run at very high temperatures (1000*C) to minimise harmful emissions, which are closely monitored to ensure they remain within allowed levels. The Esbjerg plant was used as an example; the facility was built between 2001 and 2003. It burns up to 26 tons/hr, generating steam for power (18 MWh) and heat. It appears that Danish citizens are quite happy to have a plant in their area and benefit from its energy creation.

The residents of Torry have not been convinced of the benefits and they are currently opposed to the plant being located there.

It seems that Aberdeen, and other large population centres in the UK and Scotland, will need to embrace a waste incineration facility to meet waste management legislation – it is just a question of where it will be located.

Peter Roberts

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News from Councillors Marie Boulton and Tauqeer Malik

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ummer has passed with rather disappointing weather, certainly with a lack of sunshine. Despite the weather, Aberdeen still managed to achieve fantastic results in the ‘Scotland in Bloom’ competition, which was entered by the Council Environmental Team and the Community Groups.

During their visit to Aberdeen, the judges also saw other environmental projects at: North Deeside Road, Cults; Great Southern Road School beds; 30 hanging baskets made by the schoolchildren from Hazlehead Primary, Hazlewood School and Kingsford School on Hazlehead Avenue; planting

by Ferryhill Primary School at Duthie Park Winter Gardens with bee-friendly plants; and hanging baskets on display, made during Aberdeen City Council-run workshops, with participants including schoolchildren and social enterprise groups.

The Aberdeen ‘Beautiful Scotland Award’ winners were:

we would like to thank Graham Payne and his band of merry men and women for brightening the area.

Aberdeen City Council The shrub bed in Cults which I (Cllr (for Seaton Park) The Royal Caledonian Boulton) worked on with the sixth year Horticultural Society Trophy pupils from Cults Academy is almost Aberdeen Inspired complete, one or two tweaks are still Silver Gilt Medal Award, BID Category required and the welcome sign into overall winner Cults has still to be put in place. There Growing Smarter, The Granite City will hopefully be a photograph of the Gold Medal Award, City Category overall completed shrub bed and the now, winner former, sixth-year pupils in the next Powis Residents Group MBC. Bronze Medal Award, in the Flatted Still on a horticultural theme, it is that Community Category time of year again when we make a plea Cove in Bloom to all residents to cut back foliage that is Silver Medal Award, in the Urban either protruding onto the pavement or Community Category obscuring signs or street lights which can Culter in Bloom have safety implications.

Silver Gilt Medal Award, in the Urban Allan Park in Cults has been undergoing Community improvements over the last 18 months, Dyce in Bloom sadly the flooding there, earlier this year, Silver Gilt Medal Award, Urban saw a lot of the improvements washed Community Category overall winner away and over the summer we saw the play equipment damaged by individuals Cults, Bieldside and Milltimber In-Bloom who tried to set fire to it. There was also are making their own contribution to the further vandalism and an attempted break-in to the cricket club building. ‘in bloom’ competition with the hanging baskets, wooden barrels and bulbs and Aberdeen City Council has appointed an

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officer to champion Allan Park who will continue to work with the ‘Friends of Allan Park’ and the team from the cricket club, to try to bring this much loved park back to its former glory. It will take time, effort and money to achieve the desired transformation. After working with a local resident, I have managed to secure private funding for the replacement of the play equipment and the Council will also provide some funding and the manpower. The Friends group will still need to raise further money to reach its aims for the park and all donations of time and/or money are welcome, from anyone or everyone.

Indiscriminate parking is still proving to be a problem around all our schools and also on North Deeside Road around the shopping areas. In some instances this has meant children, the elderly, as well as mums with pushchairs, being forced to walk out onto the road which clearly is very dangerous. Other related problems are people parking across home owners driveways, preventing them either accessing or exiting their driveways. We would ask that drivers give consideration to where and how they park, The City Wardens will continue to patrol the area

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but clearly can’t be everywhere all of the time. On a positive note Cults Primary Parent Council has done some excellent work in educating parents to improve parking round the primary school, putting up some eye catching signs and producing a safe routes to school leaflet.

The Council is undertaking replacement of lighting columns across Lower Deeside, with columns being replaced in Milltimber, Bieldside and Cults. We have also been resurfacing sections of roads and pavements across Lower Deeside trying improve the quality of the infrastructure. We recognise there is still a lot to do but with a schedule of works having been drawn up by the Roads’ Inspectors, which is continually updated, we hope to make steady progress and are committed to keeping a maintenance budget which will allow this to continue.

Finally it is disappointing to bring this to the attention of parents but there have been several incidents of fire raising over the summer. This has taken place at Allan Park, as mentioned earlier in this article, at the back of the primary school and behind the shops on North Deeside Road. Police and City Wardens are actively working on the issue and if

the perpetrators are caught they could face serious charges. We would appeal to parents to talk with their children and highlight the dangers to themselves, and others, of fire raising. However, we also recognise that sometimes we can all act without thinking and we would hate to see any young person prejudice their future by gaining a criminal record because of a moment of madness. We would, again, appeal to parents to talk with their children about the serious repercussion of acquiring such a criminal record.

On a happier note, we wish you all a lovely Christmas and a Happy New Year, when it comes.

Councillor

Councillor

Marie Boulton

Tauqeer Malik

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News from Councillor Aileen Malone

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hank you for contributing to the good results for our area

I do hope you all had a good summer regardless of the weather. I should start by saying what a fantastic result Aberdeen has achieved at the Beautiful Scotland Awards which were held this year in Perth. Aberdeen City was awarded a gold medal and Culter won a silver gilt award. I think you will all agree that our area has looked great over the summer. The new flower tubs are so attractive and look a treat. I can’t wait to see wait to see what the team have in store for next year. Well done and thank you to everyone for the hard work and for contributing to a great local result.

Our local play parks in Kirk Terrace and Allan Park There are only two play parks in Cults, one at Allan Park the other in Kirk Terrace. Both have unfortunately had play equipment removed which leaves these spaces sparse and uninviting. Both are popular with families. I have explained to the council that these play areas are well-used, important facilities and equipment needs to be replaced as soon as possible. I was concerned to hear that a climbing frame is due to be removed because of its age and condition and because of vandalism. I am grateful to the ‘Friends of Allan Park’ for their welcome efforts to help have the play area upgraded. Additional funding is needed in order to ensure this is a space for play that is safe and suitable for all children. Swings at the Kirk Terrace play area have been removed from the site. I want to ensure that replacements bryce_hearing_advert_67x89_Layout 08/09/2014 swings are installed as soon as possible. Please let me1 know any comments and feedback. Thank you.

Health Centre queries In recent weeks various residents have told me of their concerns about the capacity of our health centres, particularly in light of new residential developments proposed for the area. The key question is whether the health centres can cope with the level of new patients anticipated.

The Council’s Planning Department works with the Health Board in considering new large scale planning applications. Their task is to ensure that there is sufficient capacity for all local patients in local health facilities. I have written to NHS Grampian for reassurance about this and to find out how they will determine that our area will have adequate coverage. So far, I have received a ‘holding letter’. I hope to have a full and satisfactory reply soon. Please keep in touch with any questions about our local health service and I will try to help.

Countesswells New Town decision is ‘a Missed Opportunity’ On 19 August, the Council meeting was faced with an excellent opportunity to put right a decision that it made in December 2014, and reject the proposal to build a new town of 3000 houses in Countesswells to the north of Cults. It was confirmed that this application was to be treated as a new application. After receiving this information, members of the Liberal Democrat Group but forward proposals to refuse planning permission completely. Sadly, the majority voted against this proposal. We were made aware that it was possible that the developer could challenge any successful, rejected permission to proceed.

However, it is not always appropriate for us to second guess what developers might or might not do. It is important to do the right thing for our constituents. I am sorry that the majority of councillors voted to approve, and missed this opportunity. Residents in the communities around the Countesswells site will be paying the price for years to come.

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Drain blocked at Traffic lights in North Deeside Road The junction of North Deeside Road and Kirkbrae is a busy location. A drain blockage at the traffic lights has been a worry to many. Over the past few years, this blocked drain has caused several flooding problems that have affected, particularly, St Devenick’s Terrace. In August, I was given an assurance that the drain had been cleared. I am hopeful that with the clearing of this drain there will be less flooding in this area in the future, but please let me know of any issues and I will do what I can.

Petition for New Pedestrian Crossing on North Deeside Road Last year local residents raised a petition to express their concern about pedestrian safety when crossing North Deeside Road near the junction with Abbotshall Road and Westerton Road. The volume of traffic at this location makes it difficult to judge when it is safe to cross. I have been very supportive of residents’ efforts and I am highly impressed with the public spirited approach of so many. The petition was presented to the Petitions Committee on 22 September asking for consideration to provide a refuge crossing at this point. This matter has now been referred to the next ‘Communities, Housing and Infrastructure Committee’ for their consideration. This has been a long drawn out process which hopefully will conclude in a safe crossing. Thank you for your patience.

Provost Skene’s House I am sure that at some point you have visited the town centre to have a look at what is happening in Broad Street and in the area around Provost Skene’s House. Our offices in the Town House are directly opposite and we have felt, at times, strong vibrations from the ongoing work in constructing the unpopular Muse development. I have enquired about the protection regime that is in place to look after Provost Skene’s House. I have been told that this historic building in the middle of the

building site is being monitored to check that the contractor is operating within agreed levels of vibration. The excavation activities have to be within certain limits - if this does not happen, and the limits are exceeded an alarm should go off. This would halt any works underway.

I have also been told that the building is inspected at least twice each week by museums staff. Each Wednesday, there is a joint inspection by a team comprising museum personnel, the contractor, the engineer for the scheme and an engineer from our structures team. Our heritage is important so I want to ensure it is protected as far as possible.

The future of Broad Street A great deal of residents continue to tell me how much they are opposed to the Muse development in Broad Street. It appears that the level of opposition amongst the public remains high. During the whole period of the decision making process, I and my group asked to see alternative designs that would be more appropriate for the site. I wanted to see options with much less density and designs that would respect the attractive and historic setting of Marischal College and Provost Skene’s House. I stick by that position. When we demolished the unpopular St Nicholas House we could not imagine that its replacement would be even more disliked.

As ever, please do not hesitate to contact me about anything with which I can help. I will always do what I can. My contact details are as follows where you can get in touch at any time. Hope you all have a lovely Christmas and New Year!

Best wishes!

Councillor Aileen Malone Town House Broad Street Aberdeen AB10IFY Tel: Office 01224 522356 Home: 01224 868690

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LETTERS...

RUSH – hour

Local Issues

Whee ee sh went the car as it zipped down the road.

“Watch out!” shouted the mother, “there are children in our road.”

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aving only recently returned from holiday, I have been going through my MBC News.

With reference to Councillor Boulton’s article about Police Scotland’s White-beam, it is very noticeable that Cults Avenue was not on their list again. Once again, the residents of the avenue are considered second-class citizens, having to put up with every idiotic driver, old, young, commercial or private vehicles, using the road as a racetrack. I would also suggest that if Police Scotland are so concerned with road safety in the area they do something about vehicles blocking pavements, driving on the right-hand side of the road and totally ignoring double yellow lines.

Vro oom went the van, as it cut the lights down the hill.

“Slow down!” shouted the man, “it’s our road not a race track.”

Zoo oom went the sporty black car, as it dashed down the road.

“That was scarry!” said the small children.

“We’re frightened to cross the road?”

“What can we do,” they all said?

“Contact our Councillor!

We need speed bumps on the road, and twenty’s plenty signs too!”

With reference to Aileen Malone’s article, she refers to overhanging vegetation. Whilst private property owners could be dealt with by imposing heavy fines on residents who do nothing about their overhanging vegetation, the council could lead the way by cutting the trees back along Deeside Road so that energy is not being wasted by illuminating the tops of trees.

Regarding the uneven foot way from the traffic lights to Costa Coffee, one can only assume that the road’s inspector was unable to see what everyone else can.

The section in question is an absolute disgrace.

By Margaret Cook

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recently wrote to Councillor Aileen Malone along with our new MP, Callum McCaig to tell them of the very bad and dangerous condition of Dunmail Avenue. I enclosed a petition signed mostly by residents of Dunmail Manor and Rory Hall. The condition of the road had previously been reported many times to the Aberdeen Roads Department but no-one had taken any notice. The pavement is so uneven that many residents with walking aids are forced onto the road to reach North Deeside Road. In the last three years many of our Dunmail Manor residents have fallen at this black spot, not to mention other Cults residents, some have even had to go to hospital, one with a broken hip. Hence, I could not understand why the Roads Department re-surfaced the whole of South Avenue and partway up Dunamil Avenue, but failed to extend to the top where the potholes are.

Instead of spending money on flower baskets and replanting borders past the Cults Hotel, how about, for starters, getting a gulley sucker to clean the drains out?

Also, can’t something be done about the devastation on the right-hand side at the entrance to Cults Avenue from North Deeside Road? The way it has been left leaves it wide open to become a dumping ground for rubbish.

Michael Davis, Cults resident for 32 years, 31 years in Cults Avenue

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I have since had responses from both, Aileen Malone and Callum McCaig and some of the holes have been filled in. Mr McCaig’s response was particularly encouraging, recognising that the road and pavement do not provide a safe and acceptable environment for the elderly residents. Mrs Malone has let me know that the council have stated that they have now made the necessary repairs, however, in my opinion the repairs are unsatisfactory. On inspection, I find some of the holes have been only half-filled and the road is still very bumpy. The worst area is at the junction of Dunmail Avenue and North Deeside Road. The attempt to repair this has been completely inadequate. The road surface is uneven and a large puddle forms in a dip when there is heavy rain, making it difficult to cross Dunmail Avenue. Although it is encouraging that, at last, some action has been taken to patch the holes, the quality of the repairs is concerning and it is a sad reflection of our council’s attitude towards residents’ safety that only the involvement of MPs and councillors galvanizes action.

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Hazelhead Community Policing Team

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ur Team cover the areas of Summerhill, Sheddocksley, Hazlehead, Cults, Bieldside, Milltimber, Culter and Peterculter and continue to meet varied and diverse challenges.

We embrace this and feel our work has been enhanced by positive community working adopting a more robust policing style which the area has demanded. This robust policing approach was in response to a series of thefts from homes and cars, some of which were left insecure, offering opportunity for thieves.

Take simple steps to deter thieves by locking your homes, cars, sheds and garages, even if you are at home. Leaving lights on at home when you are out and the use of an alarm are great deterrents. The simple message is ‘lock it or lose it’!

A dedicated team of officers under ‘Operation Drina’ has been set up to support the investigation and prevention of thefts and target those responsible. The aim of this operation is to make our area more hostile for criminals to operate and in turn enhance the lives of the residents.

As well as being the heart and soul, you are our eyes and ears in the community and we rely on you to report things to us, so that we can improve your quality of life and remove negative and unacceptable behaviour from the streets.

We all need to look out for each other and if you see something or someone suspicious be sure you call the Police.

We strive for low crime rates and ask that you continue to support us to keep you safe.

Kenny McGeough Inspector

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ith the Autumn equinox over, the hanging baskets have done their duty and have been consigned to the compost heap. They will be missed until next Summer. The whisky barrels and other planters are still showing fine displays of Summer bedding and will do so for a few more weeks. As we have been accepted for a grant from Aberdeen Greenspace, expect more whisky barrel planters next year.

The grant from the ScotRail Foundation has also now been received and the plan to reclaim a section of the old West Cults station platform can now be fleshed out. The project is to overturn, on a small section of the platform, the ravages of nature since the old Deeside Railway line closed down nearly 50 years ago.

We have been allocated 2,000 daffodil bulbs from Aberdeen City Council and these will be planted in green verges to brighten up Spring when it comes.

All these projects require small doses of manpower at the relevant times. Very often an hour or two is all that is required.

If you are interested in helping with this, please contact Graham Payne, 01224 868827

Useful Contact details: Non-emergency tel. 101 Emergency, tel. 999 Crimestoppers tel. 0800 555 111 Facebook - www.facebook.com/policescotland E-mail - LowerdeesideCPT@scotland.pnn.police.uk (for non urgent community matters) Website - www.police.scotland.uk

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ur term started with many smiles as we welcomed our children to St Devenick’s Playgroup. They have really enjoyed the garden, which continues to provide a marvelous learning experience. Whether the children are planting seeds, making muddy culinary delights in the “kitchen” or playing at camps, there are frequently mucky hands to accompany their happy faces! The wonderful playgroup ladies have also taken the books and puzzles outside, so the children enjoy a variety of activities out in the fresh air.

The weather has been changeable, but there is always fun to be had playing out front with the cars and tractors. Mucky times don’t stop once inside, as Lesley prepares an array of delightful concoctions upon her Messy Table. All the activities that the staff plan have really helped the children quickly settle in at playgroup.

Playgroup has also supported the recent Local Deeside Food Festival, where the parents assisted the staff in creating some great foody related crafts as well as yummy treats. THANK YOU St DEVENICK’S FAMILIES, we cannot manage without you all! The sun was also shining for the summer fair. We had lots of children coming to the playgroup stand to have their face painted. Our Facebook page and website will have information regarding future fundraising activities.

Our garden is growing and we are looking for volunteers to assist with managing our green oasis so that it continues to provide an ideal environment for the children. If there is anyone who enjoys gardening and has some free time to help on a regular (or irregular) basis please see contact details below.

As term continues, we look forward to some Christmas fun at playgroup. We would also like to thank the local community for their continued support and would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year.

St Devenick’s Playgroup is based at St Devenick’s Church Hall on Baillieswells Road. Playgroup runs Monday to Friday from 9:10am-12:20pm, with an 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 (term-time) in St Devenick’s Church. If you would like further information about any of the above please contact playgroup on 01224 867431 or Justine, our playgroup administrator, on 07928223595/ 01330-826038 or email: stdevenicksplaygroup@gmail.com.

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Culter Youth Football Club

Training will be 6-7pm on Wednesdays at Cults Academy Astroturf. Matches on Sundays. Home matches are played at Kaimhill, kicking-off at 10:30am.

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e have boys’ & girls’ teams, aged 6 to 19 years.

Club News: The club is looking for enthusiastic adult leaders and some new players.

Help and training will be provided by the club. We have vacancies in the following areas: 2009/Under 7 boys’ induction section: Head coach and parent helpers wanted. Training 1011am on Sundays at Crombie Park and Cults Academy.

2002/Under 14 team: Coaches wanted to help start a new team.

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The Club Committee Secretary role is vacant.

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We are also looking for local businesses to sponsor the club. Sponsorship packages available on request from £500 to £5000 per season. Widespread exposure guaranteed to 450 club members and their families in the Airyhall to Drumoak corridor.

2009/Under 7 to 2007/Under 9 girls’ section: Head coach and parent helpers wanted. Training 5-6pm on Mondays at Crombie Park and Culter Sports Centre.

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The choir have had a busy spell recently, with Choir Camp in the Trossachs and singing at Dunblane Cathedral, then singing at morning service at Crathie Kiirk and finally an Evensong at Pluscarden Abbey.

Along with the singing there were lots of activities for young ones like cycling, walking, swimming and ice skating.

We are now preparing for Evensong at St Mary’s Church on November 1st at 6.30pm followed a week later by our Bonfire and fireworks extravaganza!

Please come and listen to some angelic voices in a heavenly setting!

The service of 9 Lessons and Carols at St Mary’s, Blairs will be held at 5pm on Sunday 13th December.

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MBC Festival 2015

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e hope that the festival helped to bring a little brightness to this rather grey summer.

Most of the events took place on the few sunny days and were well attended.

Refreshments provided by Milltimber Playgroup were enjoyed by visitors to the Art Exhibition and those taking afternoon tea at the Hillview Community Church were entertained with a harp recital. Music by the Atholl Smith Jazz Band brought the first weekend to a close. Both Tennis and Bowling Clubs held open evenings with play followed by supper. The exhibition in Cults Parish Church featured the Church Centenary Celebration together with Flower, Calligraphy and Chair Art. New to the programme this year was a Charity Cabaret organised by the Rotary Club of Aberdeen Deeside where the

capacity audience was well entertained with music and magic. The final weekend featured the Leprosy Mission Coffee Morning and as this took place at the same venue as the Children's Dog and Pet Show, there was plenty to see.

Together with much loved dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs was Big Willie, a bearded dragon, belonging to Keilan, who spent a happy morning being photographed.

The busy Saturday continued with the St. Devenick's Church Family Fun Day. The Simeon and Cairnlee Houses’ Strawberry Tea was well attended, with the opportunity to see the new development on Sunday, the final day of the festival.

Once again, the Festival Committee wishes to express their thanks to all the people who make the festival possible: to the Cults, Bieldside and Milltimber Community Council for their valued financial contribution, to Vibrant Aberdeen for their Cultural Award Grant this year and to the MBC News

and local businesses for their help with advertising and publicity. We also thank the organisers of the events for all their time and hard work and the SSPCA and DAWGS for their help with the Children's Dog and Pet Show. Finally our thanks go to everyone who attended the events and helped to foster the spirit of community which is the prime aim of the festival.

We would like to take this opportunity to appeal for help in organizing future festivals. Your comments, criticisms and suggestions would be very welcome as would anyone willing to join the festival committee.

Please contact John Page, tel. 01224 867988 or Joyce Wright, tel. 01224 867398 Photos show Sheoch, Gary Seagraves and Keilan with Big Willie

Festival Art Show

Once again the MBC Festival Art Exhibition was privileged to be able to showcase the wonderful talent within our community.

The Phoenix hall at Newton Dee was jam-packed with exhibits expressed through various genres and, if you visited, you will know that the MBC community was treated to a marvellous collection of creativity.

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Debbie Neill: Local Artist, Fundraiser and Teacher

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ebbie seemed to have the knack of showing you somewhere familiar but in the way she saw it. Her paintings don’t shout at you, or demand attention, but draw you quietly into a place you would like to be, rather like the artist herself.”

Sue Thornton Debbie’s connection with Aberdeen started in the late 80’s when her husband’s career brought them to the Granite City. The newly married couple set up home in Milltimber beginning a long-term relationship with the North-East of Scotland.

Very sadly, Debbie lost a hard fought battle with cancer in August of this year and what follows is based on excerpts from local artists and galleries as a tribute to Debbie. This was read by her friend and fellow artist, Fran Marquis, at the beautiful Memorial Service in St Devenick’s Church, where Debbie and Fran had worked together in 2002 to create a ceramic panel displayed in the church to mark the centenary celebrations.

“When I think about Debbie and her painting I think about bright, colourful energy, optimistic and full of light.

Debbie painted lovely landscapes – taking the familiar and intuitively giving it more of a sense of place. I remember exhibiting with Debbie during NEOS at the Phoenix Hall and, one year selling many of her cards of Belmont St in the rain. I thought what a wonderful talent she had to give even that street scene, in rain or snow, a feeling of the magical. Somehow having Debbie’s view of it made me see the street itself as more special.

She painted street scenes, the Cults railway line, the little white cottage up Baillieswells Rd and others of harbours and rural fields.

There is always a lovely use of colour and such freedom of expression.

Debbie started painting and drawing in Zambia, where she was born, to an artistic family - her mother setting up still life arrangements for her in her own studio and giving her high quality pastels to use when she was a young child.

Throughout Debbie’s life she painted, but combined it with family life, her charity work and teaching English as a foreign language. A juggling act that impressed all her friends!

So it was only in the last few years that she was able to devote more time to her art. She has exhibited widely, in the Middle East, England and the United States as well as here at the Milton, Jack Tierney and other galleries around the North East and in Edinburgh. And she has won prizes and commissions including having her ‘White House in Bieldside’ selected and displayed inside First Choice luxury Platinum line buses.”

Fran Marquis

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Camphill School, Autumn 2015 Dear Parents and friends,

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his has been an odd term beginning in dreary, cold, damp, autumnal weather and ending in glorious, warm summer weather which at least benefitted our Open Day which was well attended by many local families, including at least two looking for a placement for their child.

The term has been very busy as we have taken in a large number of new co-workers, from throughout the world, who again amaze me with their enthusiasm for the task in hand and in how quickly they learn and grow to the benefit of our children and young people.

From a management perspective, we have completed our Strategy Plan for the period 2015-2020 (available on our website) and are now working on our one year operational plan. We have adopted the ‘motto’ of A Vibrant place to Live; An Inspiring place to Learn; A Fulfilling place to Work and will strive to continue to make this a reality. Work, upgrading two of our houses, is more or less complete which will enable us to admit more children and young people. Currently, we are recruiting new staff to a variety of posts; if you are interested please go to recruitment@crss.org.uk.

The World Wide Weave exhibition of tapestries made in Camphill Communities around the world was in our school as we celebrated Camphill’s 75th Anniversary in Newton Dee. The exhibition then moved onto the Scottish Parliament where it formed the backcloth of a Parliamentary reception sponsored by our MSP Alison McInnes. This gave us the opportunity to debate, with several MSPs, the value of the Camphill shared living model and to see how it might support both the GIRFEC and Keys to Life agendas.

Today as the term draws to an end we have joined with the Macmillan Charity and are hosting an afternoon tea party, so I better be going while the sun shines….

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pen meeting on Monday 23rd November in Cults Academy at 7.00pm. All interested parties welcome.

The future plans for the Park will be discussed at this open public meeting and your views are sought.

This gem of a park in Cults was gifted to the local community in 1897 and has three defined areas; a sports field, a “wild” area and a children’s play area. However, all have deteriorated over the last few years. There is a desire and draft plans to improve the Park by local residents in partnership with Aberdeen City Council.

The Council have just appointed a Community Engagement Officer, Stephen Bly, who will tell us at the meeting about what he can do in conjunction with a Friends group to make a real difference together.

Please come to the meeting and contribute your ideas, and, for those that have some time in future, your help in restoring a lovely local recreational resource. It would be much appreciated.

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t is with great sadness that we announce that after over 30 years’ service, Dr Derek Mathieson is retiring from Cults Medical Group at the end of December. He is the last partner at the practice to have worked at both, the Peterculter surgery and the Cults surgery, before the sites split. Over the years he has been heavily involved in the teaching of fifth year medical students, many of whom have gone on to become GPs. Since becoming Senior Partner in 2010, he has mentored the other partners at the practice and, due to his expertise and guidance, leaves the practice in good hands. We wish him and his wife Margaret all the best.

There is also a one-off opportunistic catch-up for babies, born on or after 1st May 2015, who are attending for other routine vaccinations at three and four months. The Meningitis ACWY is for first-time university entrants under the age of 25yrs. The Health Board will contact all patients entitled to these vaccines. The shingles vaccination programme continues and the practice will be sending out letters to patients between 70yrs and 80yrs who are entitled to a shingles vaccination.

Our flu vaccination programme is now underway and will run from the surgery during the week and on selected Saturday mornings. If you are aged 65yrs or over, or have had a letter from us inviting you in, please get in touch with our reception team to make an appointment if you have not already done so.

Nurse Wendy Farquharson, who has worked at the practice for 16 years, leaves us to move to a new position at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Nurse Lorraine Greenhowe is retiring in January. Lorraine has worked at the practice since 2002. They will both be missed by staff and patients, and we wish them well for the future. We would like to take this opportunity to welcome Nurse Corrine Wilkie to the nursing team. Corrine is a very experienced practice nurse who has moved up to Aberdeen from Edinburgh.

Finally, as this will be the last issue before Christmas, I would like to remind you that the surgery will be closed on 25th and 28th of December and the 1st and 4th of January. For a medical emergency please call NHS24 on 111.

There have been several additions to the vaccination programme this year. The Meningitis B Vaccination is a routine childhood immunisation programme for children born on or after 1st July 2015.

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The Rotary Club of Aberdeen Deeside ‘Fabulous Cabaret Night at the Hub’

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t the end of August our Club’s Social and Sports Committee ran a ‘Cabaret Night’ of grand music and entertainment, with fine food and wine also provided. This was held at the Hub as part of the MBC Festival activities. All funds raised on the night were earmarked for local good causes.

The Show attracted a large audience who viewed a very successful evening of acts including the excellent Bel Canto singers, the vibrant Shiloh folk music group, and our very own ‘Des and Doug’. The latter are two talented Rotarians who performed the humorous

As we have done in recent years, during the summer we again sponsored two local teenagers, this time Rebecca Brimble and Andrew Stickle, both senior pupils from Cults Academy, for attendance at the annual ‘Rotary Leadership Courses’ at Abernethy.

We received very positive reports from mentors at the Camps about the contributions and involvement of our two candidates there. Also Rebecca and Andrew both gave impressive talks about their experiences to our members at a subsequent Club meeting. Both had clearly benefited from the Abernethy experience through the development of their leadership, interpersonal and team skills.

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

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e’ve been incredibly busy this season with competitions, leagues, friendlies, socials and a charity day, as well as improving our clubhouse and grounds, all thanks to the tremendous efforts of our members.

One of the major events of the year is the Stewart Milne North East Scotland Tournament which saw our own Club Champions, Jason Alexander and Lucy Whelan, reach the singles finals in August.

There is always a great buzz about the club for this week-long tournament, with visiting players and spectators from far and wide, from juniors to veterans and we really enjoy welcoming them to Cults.

Our teams put a sterling effort into the local leagues and we’re delighted that several have been promoted so, come next season, Cults will field three (out of six) men’s teams and two (out of four) women’s teams in Division 1.

2016 Baker Hughes 10K Race

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ntries for the 2016 Baker Hughes Race are now open to the public. Runners who sign up before 31st December 2015 will be entitled to an early bird discount, paying just £21 as opposed to the regular price of £24.

The race will take place on the 15th May with all ten previous charities on board again to raise money for a number of good causes. Just under 5000 racers took part in this year’s race and this time event organisers, Sport Aberdeen, hope even more take part next year and take up the early bird offer.

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The juniors have been busy too. Gareth runs a wide range of classes for all ages which, thanks to our amazing coaching team, are always popular – our focus is on having fun while you learn and they certainly do that. Our seasonal junior social night was a hit as it always is; the kids are always sad when, as all good things must, it comes to an end in October. However, we’re reflecting with pride on the exceptional quality of play of many of our talented juniors in local and regional competition as well as the successes of Varada Kamate who reached the semi-finals of the girls’ U14 Road to Wimbledon national competition and was runnerup in the doubles final. To round off the season, they’ll enjoy an evening of skiing, tubing and pizza together in November.

As others prepare to hunker down for winter, though, we just put on a few more layers and limber up. Adult and junior classes alike continue through the winter term, with friendly beginners’ and intermediates’ classes every Sunday night and much more besides. We invite you to come down too, if not for tennis, then at least for our great annual community event, Fireworks Night, which will be held on Sunday 8th November. Details are on our website.

After the last sparkler has gone out, we will be making ambitious plans for further improvements to the club, including the ongoing resurfacing of courts and proposals to host more regional tournaments next season. With our membership count rising to over 350, we’ll continue to work hard to provide something for everyone who wants to play.

For coaching activities contact Gareth Rennie, g.rennie@cultstennisaberdeen.co.uk For further information contact the secretary Dan Packham, d.packham@cultstennisaberdeen.co.uk

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Christmas Art Exhibition

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he waiting room of Camphill Medical Practice, Murtle Estate, Bieldside is opening to the public for a celebration of local art this December. Organised by the charity, Camphill Wellbeing Trust (CWT), the 10week Christmas exhibition will showcase one piece from each of the 15 artists who have participated in its ‘Art in the Waiting Room’ project over the last two years. With well-known artists such as Patricia Reith, Marjory Wards, Rebecca Patterson, Winifred Fergus, Gwen Black and Fiona Taylor, plus a number of newer artists, the exhibition promises to be an exciting collection with something for everyone.

At the Open Night on Wednesday 16th December, members of the public are invited to meet the artists and browse the exhibition in a festive Christmas atmosphere with mulled wine and mince pies. All artwork will be available to buy and a percentage of all sales will go directly to support CWT and its various projects. With the range of art styles, you might just find that unique Christmas gift for someone special whilst supporting a local charity!

CWT, a medical charity, provides an extended and integrative approach to health and wellbeing, which aims to address illness, build resilience and maintain wellbeing. In offering equality of access to it services, CWT relies on the generous support of donors and fundraisers.

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Book Sale and Christmas Fair Saturday 7th November 2015 10am – 4pm Scout Centre, South Avenue, Cults

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“Art in the Waiting Room is not only a successful fundraiser but it enhances the waiting room with ever changing works of art.” explains Aileen Primrose, CWT Manager. “It promotes both the artist’s work and the work of our charity whilst providing a rich visual environment for patients.”

Join us for mulled wine and mince pies at our first Christmas Art Exhibition Open Night.

Wednesday 16th December 2015 6.30 - 8pm Camphill Medical Practice, Murtle Estate, Bieldside, AB15 9EP The Christmas exhibition is available to view 8.00 – 18.00, Mon– Fri, 17th December 2015 - 28th January 2016

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Your Local Library Update

ults Scouts have been lucky to have an increase in adult leaders recently which has matched a steady increase in applications from young people to join scouts. The group continues to be popular with our youngsters and we are delighted to be able to welcome them.

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In the new session of 2015/2016, the fun begins with the scouts looking to gain the new badges and awards introduced recently. There are lots of activity badges where scouts can improve their skills through stages. Anything is possible! To help scouts on their way, each has been given a copy of the ‘Badges and Awards’ book – all the details of the badges and awards are in this book, including how to achieve the ultimate award: The Chief Scout’s Gold Award.

The Cults group continues to develop scouts’ organisational skills. Forum meetings involve scouts, as much as possible, in participating in the programme planning and how they can help shape scouting.

We have many adventure activities planned to take place at the National Scout Activity Centres, including the D of E Award Scheme. Some of these activities will be in conjunction with foreign scouts, giving our young people the chance to make friendships with people for different countries and cultures.

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s the days get shorter and colder and Halloween and Bonfire Night have passed, the Festive Season is fast approaching.

Are you looking for ideas for a special Christmas meal or decoration? Search our online catalogue at home for the perfect Christmas cookbook or craft book, or come in and browse our shelves. At such a busy time of year, it is sometimes nice to take some time out and spend a moment in a relaxed atmosphere!

If you are looking for a free and fun event to enjoy with your babies or toddlers come to one of our free Bookbug sessions. Each session includes songs, stories and rhymes so come along and relax with your little ones in the run-up to Christmas. Sessions take place in Cults Library from 10.30 – 11am on Tuesday 17 November, 15 December and 12 January and there’s no need to book!

We are closed over the Festive Season on the following dates:

25 December – 28 December 31 December – 4 January On behalf of all of the staff at Cults Library, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. For more information on any of our services contact Cults Library on 01224 868346 or email cultslibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk or you can visit us online at www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/library

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berdeen LifeSaving Club was set up to provide an opportunity for local youngsters to have fun whilst learning vital knowledge and skills to be safe on, in or near water. Normal activities such as a walk beside the River Dee, going swimming with friends or when abroad on holiday, can suddenly become dangerous if you don’t know what to do.

The club, run by volunteers, is part of Aberdeen Amateur Swimming Club and provides lifesaving activities for those wanting to continue swimming regularly but not in competitions.

Meetings are every Sunday at the International School of Aberdeen to work toward different lifesaving awards provided by the Royal Life Saving Society UK - the drowning prevention charity.

These awards include the Rookie Lifeguard programme and the new award scheme Survive & Save which has replaced the bronze medallion award which many will be familiar with. Skills such as personal survival, water based rescues and first aid are taught along with knowledge of drowning prevention to help achieve the charity’s aim of reducing the number of drownings throughout the UK. In August this year a new Lifesaving Sport group was started to provide a new challenge for our lifesavers. This venture received funding from Aberdeen City Council’s Sports Development grant as this sport has the perfect balance of health & fitness along with skills & knowledge of first aid and basic life support. Everyone can take part as it isn’t just about how fast you can swim, but also how you react to emergency situations and prioritise casualties so it can provide a mental challenge as well.

If you are interested in taking part in any of these activities please visit the lifesaving section at www.aberdeenasc. org.uk or drop us an email at Aberdeen_LifeSaving@outlook.com Murray Robb Lead Lifesaving Instructor/Coach Page 24

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Library Reopening at Cults Primary

HOT STUFF The air has gone on strike, motionless,stale (but sizzling hot) It’s a stuffy oven...oh why, why are we here in this foul spot?

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he library at Cults Primary School has been updated over the last few years by Mrs Clark and a dedicated group of parent volunteers. Their hard work has ensured that the library now has new furniture, a new layout and a compelling selection of books. There are also plans to introduce a modern library card and logging system in the near future.

The sun is violent, hostile, an angry, pulsing overhead furnace My mouth feels dry as if lined with scraps from some old thermos Cars are dissolving into the soft tar road and making it unusable This heat is inhumane, the Devils work... wicked and inexcusable!

The library was jointly re-opened on 11th September by Abi Elphinstone and Sofia Zambuto. Abi Elphinstone is the author of ‘The Dreamsnatcher’, and spent a very enthusiastically received day with the children of Cults Primary, talking about her work and providing lots of tips for aspiring writers.

Sofia Zambuto is a pupil at Cults Primary, in primary 6/7S. She won the prestigious Radio 2’s ‘500 Words’ competition earlier this year in the age 9-11 category with her story ‘Fight For Life’.

In fact the Devil wouldn’t come here... he’d prefer to stay in Hell It would be cooler... both for him (and for his scorching clientele) Everyone droops, all are heat exhausted... the place is in disarray If a cow came out the barn now it’d just bake into a crème brulee!

The sandy beach has morphed into glass like a shattered chandelier The deckchair I sat on (in the shade) immediately burned my rear Mind you, Aberdeen was not always like this (not in days gone past) Could it be that now ...Winter 2020…

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Cults Hillwalking Club

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he Jock’s Road walk in September proved very popular with 47 people signed up, including a number walking with the club for the first time.

The forecast that high winds would ease by midday was accurate and apart from some initial buffeting for those on the higher route everyone had much better conditions than expected for the entire day.

The two routes available were the “short” 21 km classic Jock’s Road route along Loch Callater to Glen Doll and a higher route over three Munros, Carn an Tuirc, Cairn of Claise and Tolmount. An even split in numbers between the routes resulted in four walking groups – a faster and slower pace on each of the routes.

Everyone arrived safely at Glen Doll within an hour of each other. However, an enterprising party from the first group cadged a lift to the Glen Clova hotel for extra refreshment time!

Evening meeting Cults Community Centre 7.30 pm 5 Nov

Sunday Walk Various pick up points

What Lies Beneath the NE Waves Talk by Edna Ewan (Sub Aqua)

15 Nov

The Socach/ Geal Charn 8 & 11 miles

Quiz Night Non Members welcome Kippie Lodge, Start 7.30 pm

13 Nov 3 Dec

Drumlins Talk by Matteo Spagnolo

13 Dec

Geallaig Hill 6 & 7 miles

7 Jan 2016

Culture, Environment & Heritage Talk by Claudia Zelske

17 Jan 2016

Corrennie Moor 8 miles

New members are always welcome. Do come along and see what a varied programme we offer. The club website http://www.cultshillwalkingclub. org.uk/ has full details of the 2015 – 2016 club walks and other activities, or contact: Chairman, Mags Watson on 07974 661415, m.c.watson@abdn.ac.uk or Membership Secretary, John Adams on 01224 868402, john@adamsnet.co.uk

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Sunday Services

• 9:30am & 11:30am – Morning Service Crèche, S1-2 Bible Class Something for everyone at your local Community Church!

Junior Church 9:30am Binghill Drive, Milltimber, AB13 0JE Celebration Group 11:30am Church Office: 01224 733979 – www.dcfchurch.org • 6:00pm - Evening Service

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, Community Night, Sanctuary Ladies Bible Study, Friendship in Art, Parenting Classes and Divorce Care.

We also have Greenhouse (P1-7) at 6-7pm on Wednesdays.

For more information on any of these groups, please contact the church office, look on our church website, or download our church app for FREE on your smart phone – Just type in ‘DCF Church’ into your app store.

**Tearfund Christmas Carol Service 6th December 7pm at DCFC** Community Workers

Elmer and Kathryn Rojas are happy to meet people in the community for a chat or just get a chance to say “hello”. Feel free to telephone the Church Office on 01224 733979 or you can contact them directly on 07712326049 (Elmer) & 07889538972 (Kathryn).

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Bowling in the Rain!

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sn't this a lovely day to be caught in the rain” sang Fred Astaire to Ginger Rogers. The rain teemed down in this scene from the film, ‘Top Hat’. Well, we have had our share of rain this year but since outdoor bowling is always a lovely experience why should we complain? Our green was running fast— the fastest green in Aberdeen—which takes away part of the muscle factor and emphasises the skill of playing the green. That suits some players better than others but regardless of playing conditions we always enjoy the game—that is the nature of the sport of bowls.

National and local success This year, our women bowlers have once again proved themselves to be amongst the strongest competitors in Aberdeen. Our teams took part in seven finals over the season.

Our Fours team were the victors in the ‘Bowls Scotland District 4’ competition which took them through to Ayr to compete in the national tournament. Perhaps the highest achievement was by Roberta Bond. Having won our Club Championship, Roberta went on to compete in ‘The Champion of Champions’ where all club champions play against each other in a knockout competition. Roberta played her way through to the final, held at Westburn Park, where she ran out the winner by 21 shots to 18 in an exciting game. Congratulations Roberta!

This is the first time that Cults Bowling Club has had a lady ‘Champion of Champions’.

Winter social events As ever, we have a full winter programme of events which include weekly games and whist nights. The Saturday evening events are listed below: Quiz Night

Sat, 31 October 7 for 7.30pm St Andrews Night

Sat, 28 November 7 for 7.30pm Christmas Party

Sat, 12 December 7 for 7.30pm Burns Night Sat, 30 January 7 for 7.30pm Poetry Evening

Sat, 27 February 7 for 7.30pm Paul Anderson (the well-known fiddle player) Sat, 26 March 7 for 7.30pm

An Open Club Cults Bowling Club welcomes every expression of interest—for bowling, for social events or for 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 much general information about the Club. You may also contact Findlay Baxter, tel: 01224 868263 or email, findlaybaxter@yahoo.com

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Cults Cricket Club

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nother cricket season has come and gone. The most amazing aspect in a thoroughly miserable summer weather-wise was that the season finished on time and without too many games being rained off. Remedial work on the Allan Park undertaken by the Club is paying dividends in the number of games being played.

Playing was reasonably successful, the 1st XI finishing second in Grade 1 and winning the Aberdeenshire Cup for the first time since 2007. Congratulations to Rahul and the members of the team. The 2nd XI managed to avoid relegation from Grade 3 and had selection problems but fulfilled their fixtures. Steady progress is being made by the Senior XI and the Junior section continues to flourish. Well done to Dave Cormack and his fellow coaches.

During 2015 the Club has been successful in applying for a grant from SportScotland. This will provide the funds for freestanding moveable practice nets, bowling machine and Junior kit. The nets and bowling machine will be of great benefit for all members of the Club.

Cults CC now goes into winter hibernation. In the next issue preparations for season 2016 will have started and I will report on progress. If you require any further information on cricket and Cults CC, please contact: Ian Sutherland on 01224 742833 or 07815637407, or email thesutherlandfamily@btinternet.com.

Allan Park Stadium I have been with Cults Cricket Club since 1965 and during my long service to the Club vandalism has always been an issue, this year being no exception.

What possesses local kids in climbing onto the Club’s buildings and ripping off the roofing felt? Removing the fence posts and rope from the cricket square? Using the posts to try and break into the club’s buildings? I despair at times. Repairs place such a heavy burden on our finances, Cults CC has to fundraise every year just to stand still.

Dog fouling I find particularly disgusting. It is not good that before games and ground work we inevitably have to go round the ground with a shovel picking up dog mess. It is not the dogs’ fault; irresponsible owners are to blame. Please pick up and dispose of dog mess in the bins provided. The fence round the cricket square is not a bin.

Please refer to the Friends of the Allan Park article elsewhere in this issue of MBC News and I look forward to welcoming all those who wish to contribute to the welfare of this little gem of a park.

Ian Sutherland Groundsman, Allan Park Stadium

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hank you to everyone who came along to the first Deeside Local Food Festival in September at Cults Academy. We were overwhelmed with the popularity of the event and it was fantastic to see so much excitement and enthusiasm for local food.

As part of the Year of Food and Drink Scotland 2015, the event was a celebration of the wonderful variety of food produced in the North East region and it attracted over 1,400 visitors from Milltimber, Bieldside, Cults and the surrounding area.

The Farmers’ Market was buzzing from the moment the doors opened.

Visitors had the opportunity to meet local food producers and buy a range of produce, from locally reared meat to artisan bread, home-grown veg to handmade cheese and spicy pickles to fruity jams. Over half of the producers who took part came from within a 20-mile radius and they all enjoyed meeting customers eager for local treats. Chef Craig Wilson, from Eat on the Green, used many of the local ingredients from the Farmers’ Market in his ‘Kilted Kitchen’ where he cooked up some mouthwatering dishes.

Artwork from the ‘Colour of Taste’ art competition brought creativity and colour to the event. Competition creator Fiona

Jack, from Jack Tierney Gallery, found it hard to choose just one or two winners so she generously awarded all 43 entrants a prize. A special commendation has to go to Culter Primary School P3 and P4 pupils for their collection of art inspired by James Rizzi.

The children’s activities were a huge hit. The fun included crafts, plant potting, ‘food fishing’, quizzes, competitions, a recipe garden and food trail. Many youngsters made their own drink using pedal power on a milkshake bike and decorated marshmallows and cupcakes with Felicity’s Chocolate. There was also facepainting, balloon modeling and Love

Rara invited children to join Alice in her Wonderland of Food for party games.

Congratulations to Jacob Dobbs, Matthew Johnston (age 6), Omblime Menard (age 5) and Titouan Menard (age 3) for winning the Mr Potato competition. Many thanks to St Devenick’s Playgroup, Milltimber Playgroup, local Brownie and Guide groups and Alphakids Activities Club for creating

so much foodie fun!

The food stalls in the Academy’s outside courtyard had a busy afternoon and there was a fantastic ambience created by local band Jazz & Co. Andrew Gordon’s hog roast, FreshMex’s authentic Mexican food, Mary’s Kitchen’s Malaysian cooking and Euan Abel’s Pizza were all extremely popular. Thank you for your patience and good humour while waiting for your food and we’re so sorry if you missed out, we had almost three times the number of visitors than we expected through the doors!

We could not have held the event without our wonderful team of volunteers, an enormous thank you to all who gave their time and energy to make the festival such a success, and a particular thank you to Rebecca Curran from STV who compered the events on the stage. We are also very grateful to the Community Food Fund who funded this year’s festival.

There is certainly an appetite for local food in the MBC area and we hope that we can make the Deeside Local Food Festival an annual event. www.deesidefoodfestival.btck.co.uk Facebook:/deesidefoodfestival

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ith summer fading fast your thoughts maybe turn to what you’d like to be doing when the colder and darker nights return – to new regimes and exciting times ahead.

Do you know about Aberdeen Wine and Food Society? It was formed in 1973, from a motley crew of people from various backgrounds, but all with a common love of Borscht or Bouillabaise, Bordeaux or Barolo. We presently have over 40 Members.

The object of the Society is ‘to enable the members of the Society to meet together to promote a wider knowledge of the wines and foods of the world and a more discerning appreciation of their individual merits by means of periodic tastings, lectures, film shows, or by other such means, excluding trading, as from time to time the Society may decide’.

The Society has events planned for Tolbooth / North of Scotland College / Courtyard / Café Boheme / Caledonian Hotel / Cinnamon and Banchory Lodge Hotel this season and will discuss Medal Winners and Indian Wines as sample subjects.

Cults Playgroup News October 2015

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t the start of the new academic year in mid-August we welcomed new children beginning the process of separating from their parents/carers, as well as faces from last year keen to enjoy familiar activities and playgroup routine.

Dry weather has enabled us to embrace ‘free flow play’, children moving from inside to outdoors as they wish. The children have had much pleasure from the tyres, which can be climbed or used as hidey holes. We have also recently acquired tyre bowls for messy play or for creating small worlds within, and tyre table tops which can be used as seats or writing tables. The children also enjoy the natural tree and factorycut logs and stones, which are constantly moved around the garden for different purposes. Our most popular activity is playing in the mud pit, good for digging and raking and also a fabulous place for the outdoor diggers and dumper trucks. Alongside more traditional balls, hoops and trikes, the possibilities for using the children’s imagination are endless.

Indoors the art and craft table is always popular, having a variety of paints and items to glue as well as scissors, crayons, felt pens and pencils.

There has been a variety of printing done using shapes, vegetables and even our hands. The big wooden bricks have been widely used indoors, becoming a pirate ship and a road system for all the indoor diggers and dumper trucks.

Every day the children enjoy a healthy snack with milk or water. This has included potatoes harvested from our garden which were washed, boiled and eaten with a bit of home grown parsley for flavour. We have been using new plastic crockery and cutlery purchased with our ‘Sainsbury’s’ vouchers this year. Thank you to everyone who contributed to our voucher collection.

Upcoming fundraising events include a ‘Halloween Fayre’ on 31st October in the main hall of Cults Parish Church and an ever popular ‘Burns Night Supper’ on 23rd January 2015. Everyone is welcome at our events, so do come along.

Cults Playgroup runs each morning of the week at the North Hall, Quarry Road, from 9.00 until 12.10 pm. If you would like to see what we do, please arrange a visit. Our mobile is 07842 470828 during playgroup hours, or email cultsplaygroup@gmail.com

Our season usually runs from September to May, with monthly meetings at various venues in and around Aberdeen. The evenings are either geared towards a wine or food theme. The result is a very convivial evening with a lovely sociable feel and a chance to make new friends.

If this is a subject which interests you then please get in touch, (contact details below), or check out our website on www.aberdeen-wine-andfood-society.co.uk Simon Robins, Secretary, srobins@ comraen.co.uk Bob Chisholm, President, robert. chisholm@btinternet.com mbc NEWS Issue 169- Nov-Dec ‘15-Jan 2016

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When my daughter Anna suggested I do it for Barnardo’s Scotland, I thought it was the perfect opportunity. It was certainly tough but seeing Anna and my wife Anne at three separate points along the route cheering me on and keeping me fed and watered was great for morale! I have raised over £1000 to date which will all go towards the amazing work Barnardo’s Scotland do in supporting children and young people who go through much tougher challenges than I did every day.”

The staff of the Barnardo’s Scotland Aberdeen office were delighted to welcome Dave, Anne and Anna to show the family first-hand how their contribution will greatly benefit services offered in their area. Dave continues: “We were all delighted to have the opportunity to meet some of Barnardo’s Scotland Aberdeen staff.

It was wonderful getting a deeper understanding of the great work they do and see where the money raised will go.”

Father’s 24-hour challenge for children

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ather of one, Dave Thompson from Cults, has undertaken a gruelling challenge over nearly 24 hours to raise money for the largest children’s charity in Scotland, Barnardo’s Scotland.

Following a talk from the children’s charity at Cults Primary School, Dave’s daughter Anna was so inspired by the vital work Barnardo’s Scotland undertake for vulnerable children that she encouraged her father to take on a challenge in their name. A keen hill runner for some years, 47 year old Dave chose the Bob Graham Round.

Barnardo’s Scotland work with more than 26,500 children and young people in over 122 specialised community-based services across Scotland! Their work includes: fostering and adoption services and support; helping children break free from sexual exploitation; supporting young carers; helping young people in to employment and helping children living in poverty. You can find out more at: www.barnardos.org.uk/scotland. Twitter: @ BarnardosScot. Facebook: Barnardo’s Scotland.

If you would like to make a donation, please visit Dave’s Just Giving page at www.justgiving.com/D-TJHOMPSON1

The 66-mile, 27,000-ft circuit of 42 of the highest peaks in the English Lake District to be completed within 24 hours is considered one of the most difficult hill running challenges in the UK. Starting at 2.30am on 9th July and finishing at 1.22am on 10th July, Dave completed the challenge in 22 hours and 52 minutes.

Of his experience, Dave said: “I love hill running and have always wanted to challenge myself to tackle the Bob Graham Round.

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Milltimber School PTA Update and Countdown to Christmas…

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ello from Milltimber PTA! As you read this, the evenings will have drawn in and you will be starting to turn your mind towards planning for Christmas. The Milltimber School Christmas Market on Friday 27th November will be just the event to get you into the Christmas Spirit! There will be stalls from a whole range of businesses to help you start (and maybe even finish?) your Christmas shopping including unique gift stalls such as whiskey barrel, picture frames, fused glass jewellery, beautiful handbags, handmade chocolates, Younique make-up, creative textiles and craft items. There will also be food, drinks, crafts and games, including Guess the Weight of the Christmas Cake, to keep everyone entertained. We will also see the much anticipated return of the House Tombola Competition. This competition proved to be such a success with both pupils and visitors at previous Christmas Markets that it is back by popular demand.

It is also expected that there will be a visit from a very welcome guest in a bright red suit with a bushy white beard. We have made a special request that the children be able to get their photograph taken with Santa.

The Christmas Market will be held in Milltimber School Hall from 6.30 to 9pm on Friday 27th November. Our doors will be open to the whole community with a very special welcome to the Market being provided by Milltimber Scout Group who will be getting us all into the festive spirit with their Carolling. Tickets for the market can be purchased on the door on the evening.

The first term of the school year has been a busy one for the PTA as we have been welcoming new parents to the school, and onto the PTA committee, as well as running our first fund-raising activities and events. These have included: Spree Book sales, Bags 2 School, Personalised Christmas Cards, and the first School Disco of the year.

We hope the Christmas Market will be a well-supported event by parents and the wider community. Please come along to the school Friday 27th November where we look forward to welcoming you and help us to kick-start a happy festive season.

Milltimber PTA MILLTIMBER PLAYGROUP

Christmas Market

For Children 2 ½ – 5 years child does not require to be potty trained) (

Playgroup : Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 09.15am – 11.45am Lunch Club : Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri 11.45am – 12.15pm

Friday 27th November

Friday Club : Fri 12.20pm ‐ 2.40 pm

Milltimber School

Wrap around sessions available; playgroup, lunch and transport to Milltimber Pre‐school Nursery Afternoon session.

Collection also available from Milltimber Pre‐school Nursery morning session for Friday Club.

6.30pm to 9.00pm

Craft Stalls, Tombola, Mince Pies and refreshments Visit SANTA in his Grotto

Friendly, qualified playgroup staff Large outside play area with development of outside classroom Flexible number of sessions accommodated Healthy snacks provided each day

For information contact Julie McWilliam 07740 575273/ milltimberplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk

Member of the Scottish Pre‐School play Association [Type text] MCA Hall, The Meadows, Milltimber, Aberdeen AB13 OJT Registered Charity SC010826

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Tickets can be bought at the Door Adult entry - £4 each (includes Tea / Coffee & mince pie) – all children must be accompanied by an adult Primary child entry – free / Secondary School Child entry £1 each

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Making a Difference: Volunteer Advocates

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Advocacy Service Aberdeen (ASA) is setting its sights on developing the next generation of volunteers by encouraging new applicants to make a difference in their community.

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ASA, which was founded in 1996, seeks to empower vulnerable members of the community by offering free and confidential support. The charity provides a key service to individuals, some of whom have mental health issues or learning disabilities, to help them understand their rights and make informed decisions regarding their access to healthcare and social services.

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Training and Volunteer Co-ordinator, Catherine Whiteman has more than 20 years’ experience of working for community services throughout the North-east and says ASA is now looking for additional members for its volunteer team.

Catherine feels it takes a special kind of person to become a volunteer, “Being a volunteer for the advocacy service is a unique area of community work; volunteers need to enjoy meeting people and be good listeners, be confident and able to express themselves, as their main role is to help people communicate with professionals. We accept people of all ages and from all walks of life who want to give something back. Of course, it can sometimes be a challenging role but it’s also hugely rewarding. Advocacy offers a great opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives: our volunteers support people to take control over their lives and make their voices heard.”

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he new GDFAS season began with a scintillating lecture on the Art of the Vikings and was followed in October by a lecture intriguingly entitled Secret Art in the Passport – how we use it to fox the forger. More excellent lectures are to come, offering great variety and liberally illustrated, with dazzling photographs. We warmly welcome all existing members and would be delighted to see visitors who, having come once, won’t be able to resist coming back for more. Please join us for a glass of wine or a soft drink at 6.45, prior to the lecture, which begins at 7.30. Visitors are requested to make a £6 donation.

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Scotland’s Ruined Castles: rescued, rebuilt and re-occupied.

Beautiful British Book Binding. The Whole Art of the Book William Hogarth 1697-1764 Easter Island. What really happened?

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

Constable’s Paintings – Experiments and Innovations

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

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Peterculter Medical Practice The ‘flu vaccine season started in early October, and we have been running our usual regular immunisation clinics targeting those in the publicised at-risk groups. Please remember that fit and healthy younger adults are not regarded as being at particular risk of ‘flu complications so are not recommended for routine NHS vaccination. Some companies will, however, offer this to their employees and the flu vaccine is available on a private basis via some pharmacies and other private medical organisations. Certain occupational groups are also routinely offered the vaccine e.g. health service staff.

Please don’t delay getting your flu vaccine organised so that you are protected from influenza during the winter months.

We regularly check on our statistics relating to appointment usage. During a recent analysis we found that over a 6 week period in August/September this year there were a total of 145 doctor and nurse appointments which were not attended, with no prior notice given. This equates to over 20 hours of clinical time wasted. We fully understand that there will sometimes be circumstances where it is not possible to give us warning of inability to attend an appointment but we would urge you to do so if you can – so that these appointments can be offered to other patients.

Did you know that you can now order repeat prescription medications online via the practice website www. petercultermedicalpractice.co.uk? Ask at reception or look online for details. I realise I remind you about this service frequently, but it really does offer those of you who are happy using the internet a much more convenient way of ordering your regular medication and reduces phone congestion at the practice during busy times.

Finally, another reminder to check with us about festive closures in December/ January, so that prescriptions can be ordered in good time. We generally always close for the Christmas and New Year public holidays, with urgent work covered being by NHS24 and GMED using the usual contact arrangements.

Best wishes, Dr D C M Harris

What’s On Locally I am delighted to add three new activities to the listing - Friendship in Art, Bon Accord MBC Hockey and Old Time and Sequence Dancing. It always astonishes and pleases me how many activities are available for us to enjoy. Culter Youth Football Club have submitted an article to us, appealing for adults to help them run the club and local businesses to provide sponsorship. Have a look at their article and see what you can do!!

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

Best wishes, 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 -

Cults Academy Cults Academy Pool Cults Kirk Centre Cults Parish Church Worship Centre Cults Primary School Deeside Christian Fellowship Church, Milltimber Hillview Community Church International School, Pitfodels Kingswells Community Centre Kaimhill Community Centre Milltimber Community Association Hall Murtle Estate Hall, Camphill Milltimber Primary School Peterculter Church Hall Phoenix Centre, Newton Dee Peterculter Sports Centre Peterculter Village Hall Scout Centre, South Ave, Cults Scout Centre, Pitstruan Terrace, Aberdeen St. Devenick’s Church Hall, Bieldside St. Martin’s Hall, Cairnlee St. Peter’s Heritage Hall, Peterculter Shell Woodbank, Pitfodels WRI Hall, Kirk Crescent, Cults Waldorf School, Craigton Road, Cults

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Strength is the first component of fitness Some might say that mobility is the first component of fitness, but a skeleton is unable to move without muscles, so muscles need to have sufficient strength to lift the weight of the bone to have an effective joint. Without strength we cannot move.

So, how strong do we need to be? Strong enough to carry our own body weight?

Or more? Well that would depend on what kind of lifestyle we wish to lead. The expression ‘fit for work’ is meant to infer someone’s physical health is sufficient to endure working for an 8 hour period.

As we age, this strength diminishes due to the ageing process. Lean body tissue turns to body fat, thus diminishing our strength. We need to exercise to maintain muscle mass and physical strength to enjoy life and have a great quality of life.

Strength training is performed with some form of resistant equipment: such as a resistance band, like those used by a physiotherapist; weights, such as ankle weights or hand weights; or body weight, used when performing a press up. This is important as strength training builds muscle, enabling confidence in activities, but more importantly it also builds bone density. The more pull the muscle has on the bone the more density there is in the

SACRO Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire Community Mediation Services Mediation is a method of conflict resolution where dialogue between two or more parties in dispute is facilitated by a mediator. The aim is to assist the parties to move forward and where possible find an acceptable and workable solution to the dispute. Mediation is free at the point of delivery, voluntary, confidential and facilitated by trained and impartial mediators.

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bone. Strength training is vital for muscle and bone health.

Knowing that strength training is good for you is very different form doing it. Many females believe that using resistance equipment will build muscles to make them look like Arnold Schwarzenegger. This will NOT happen for females. Instead there will be an increase in energy and a feeling of wellbeing. Taking your first steps to a strength & balance class (balance takes core strength) can be daunting but the results are worth it.

The most common question I am asked is ‘which level of strengthening class would best suit me?’ Try this test at home first, then you can make an informed decision: »» Place the back of a seat up against a wall (this will stop it moving away from you) »» Stand at the front of the seat feeling the chair on the back of both legs »» Have a clock, watch or stopwatch to hand to time yourself for 30 seconds »» Count how many ‘sits to stands’ you can do in 30 seconds aiming to do as many as you can.

The results are broken into 3 groups: 0-9: Strength & Balance class is recommended 10-19: I move Freely or Pilates is recommended 20-30: Interval Pilates or Aerobics is

Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire Community Mediation Services are managed by Sacro and funded by Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire Councils through housing and community safety monies. The services have been working with communities since 1998 and have received over 3,600 referrals.

Community Mediation services are available to all residents of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, regardless of tenure type, with referrals being received from partner agencies or directly from those involved in a dispute.

Reasons for conflict between neighbours are diverse but can include noise, children’s behaviour, anti-social or abusive behaviour, boundary or property disputes. What starts as a minor disagreement can escalate into a full-blown dispute, causing stress and worry. Usually those involved in a dispute want it to stop but are unsure how to

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recommended If you are still unsure, personal training may well get you going and lead to the right class.

Exercising in a group class gives you a complete body workout, guidance on doing the movement correctly and great company at the same time. Having time out for yourself, your health and your strength is important, not only for being physically fit, but mentally fit too. Not only is strength the first component of fitness but it’s also the first component to a great quality of life. Class times are as follows: Strength & Balance Tuesday, 12:30pm at Dunmail Manor and Wednesday 12pm at Mannofield Pilates Monday 10:00am & 6:00pm, Wednesday 6:00pm at Squash Club I Move Freely Monday 11:00am at Squash Club Aerobics Thursday 10:00am at The Hub, Cults For more information, contact Laura Walker, tel. 07773021851, email, PrimeMoverPathway@outlook. com or check the website, www.PrimeMoverPathway.co.uk.

resolve the issues to everyone’s satisfaction.

Mediation provides an opportunity for all involved to acknowledge the past and discuss ways of moving forward in a calm and rational manner. The mediation meeting is structured so that everyone has the chance to speak and be listened to.

The focus is on the future and how things will be, rather than on the past and how things were. Over 80% of all cases where mediation is used result in either full agreement or substantial improvement.

If you feel you could benefit from involvement with Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire Community Mediation Service, or if you would like more information, please contact Irene Reid on 01224 560572. Sacro, 110 Crown Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6HJ.

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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 BONACCORD MBC HOCKEY CLUB, CA P4 – P7, Tuesdays, 6.00 – 7.00 p.m.

S1 – Senior, 6.30 – 8.00 p.m.

Email: info@bonaccordmbc.net Mob. 07434-192089 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 CANOE CLUB, CAP Fridays, 7.50 – 10.00 p.m. Contact Jim Kinnear 313149 or Kenny Brown, Tel. 07788-507275 CULTER YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB Boys’ & Girls’ Teams, aged 6 to 19 years.

Training most days.

Contact Jason White, Tel. 07541027846 or 869474 www.culteryouthfc.com Email: culteryouthfc@gmail.com CULTS BOWLING CLUB All ages very welcome. Summer Bowling, Winter Activities Contact David Steele, Tel : 868485 www.cultsbowlingclub.weebly.com CULTS CRICKET CLUB Contact Ian Sutherland, Tel : 742833 CULTS FIT FOLK, HCC For men and women over 55.

Wednesdays 10.00-11.00 am Contact Ellie Whyte, Tel : 861204 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 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 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 CULTS SPORTS COMPLEX , CA Open Mon- Fri, 16.00 -22.00 & 08.3017.00 on weekends.Fitness Suite, Exercise Classes, Indoor Swimming Pool, 2 Sports Halls, Dance Studio and AstroTurf pitch Contact 866282

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 FLEX ‘n STRETCH TO THE BEAT, PSC Mondays 8.00 – 9.00 p.m. Varied fitness levels. Contact Anne Low, Tel. 868553 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 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 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 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 PILATES (WRIH) Wednesdays 6.00 – 7.00 p.m.

Classes run by a trained physiotherapist Contact Laura McKay, Mob. 07734 312798, email laura@physiotherapilates. co.uk www.physiotherapilates.co.uk 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

Peterculter sports centre Coronation Road, Peterculter Tel : 732069 Fitness studio, aerobics classes, creche. Monthly membership or ad hoc prices 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 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 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 AURINKO YOGA Sundays, 4.30-6.00pm Contact Aidan Mulkerrin, 07710-495552

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 OLD TIME & SEQUENCE DANCE CLASS 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month 7.45 – 10.00 p.m. £5.00 per class Dunbar Street Community Hall, Old Aberdeen Contact Eileen or James, 01224-314953 Scottish Country Dancing, WRIH Tuesdays, 7.30 – 9.30 p.m. (mid Sept. to end March) Contact Sheila Fyfe, Tel. 868164

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.

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 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

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

Contact Alistair Brown, Tel. 861314

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Hobbies and Social 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 55+ COFFEE MORNING- CAFÉ ONE, DCFC 2nd Monday monthly 10:30-12.00 noon Contact 733979 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 ADULT ART CLASSES, HCC Wednesdays, 1.30 - 3.30 p.m.

Contact Jenny Hunter, Tel. 07751715343

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 FRIENDSHIP IN ART Fortnightly - Fridays 10-12noon Contact 01224 733979 ABERDEEN bridge CLUB 14 Rubislaw Terrace, Tel : 644773 Monday to Thursday - 7-10pm Adult Lessons Wed - 7pm Sept April 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 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

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

– 3.00 pm 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’ Craft and Needlework Class, Wednesdays, 1.30 p.m. –4.00 p.m.

10 lessons, £70 Beginners and more experienced catered for Contact Yvonne Weir, Tel. 732098 Email:- weir323@btinternet.com 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

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.

Donations & volunteers welcome!

If you can help, please get in touch: Pamela Blue Door Manager: 01224 861830 or Catherine Administrator : 01224 862008 MinorCWT Surgical Procedures email: admin@camphillwellbeing.org.uk

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

Contact Erik Stien, 734149/077774-896421

PETERCULTER BRIDGE CLUB, PVH Fridays, 1.15 – 4.00 p.m., Sept.-April Contact Ellen Smith (Sec.), Tel. 867028 Email - ellen.aberdeen@btinternet. com

Italian Classes for Adults, HCC Email: enrica.conti@tiscali.co.uk Tel: 07786 827714

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

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 Fortnightly - Wednesday, 10.00 – 12.00 Contact 01224 733979 NEEDLES AND NATTER, SPHH 1st Tuesday of the month, 8.00 – 10.00 p.m.

Contact Claire Hudson, Mob. 07501388734

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

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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.

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 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.

Refreshments provided Contact Susan Roe-Curran, Mob. 07773521389

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ABERDEEN WINE AND FOOD SOCIETY Meets monthly from September to June Events in restaurants in and around Aberdeen http://aberdeen-wine-food-society. co.uk/ For more information contact Simon Robbins, 733137 or Bob Chisholm, 319372 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 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

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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 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.

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

THE ARK - PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP, DCFC Tuesdays, 9.45-11.30 a.m.

Contact Tel. 7333979 GREENHOUSE P1-P7 CHILDREN’S GROUP, DCFC Wednesdays, 6.00 -7. 00 p.m.

Contact 01224 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

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

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21ST ABERDEEN (CULTS) SCOUT GROUP, SCC www.21staberdeenscouts.org.uk 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 Email: cultscubs@gmail.com Scouts Fridays, 7.30 - 9.30 p.m.

Email: scoutleader@21staberdeenscouts.org.uk 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.

The web address is www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested or you can call 0800 1 69 59 01 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.

(Text from Joyce Cowie, Division Commissioner.)

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 9:10am12:20pm, 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.

Beavers, Cubs and Scouts

Piano Tuition Offering private lessons in piano performance and music theory to pupils of any ability, whether playing for pleasure or working towards an ABRSM, Trinity or LCM exam. All ages from 7 years are welcome (including adults!). Flexible times available during the day and evening.

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Milestone for Camphill Charity, Simeon Care for the Elderly We are delighted to announce that we have now moved into our new care home on Cairnlee Road, Bieldside. Over the last 20 months, it has been fascinating watching a pile of rubble transform into a building specially designed for older people. Our 23 bed home has bedrooms downstairs with their own personal patio and upstair bedrooms have a beautiful view of Royal Deeside. Even just after a week here, it already feels like home.

Before we moved in, we had our Strawberry Tea Open Day, together with Cairnlee House, as part of the MBC Festival. Around 400 people came along on the day, which was a fantastic turnout (photo below). The sun shone and there was an incredible atmosphere while the public were seeing our new care home and Golden Garden for the first time. We were delighted to show people what they’ve helped us achieve and we have been so touched by the feedback. The day was a significant milestone for our charity. We raised £2,000 on the day which was icing on the cake! Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this a special day. We are so grateful for the kindness and generosity of individuals, community groups, charitable trusts and local businesses over the last three years. From coffee mornings to runs and ceilidhs to company fundraising, every effort has made such a difference to us. None of this would have been possible without this support.

Simeon supports older people with a range of conditions who can no longer manage at home. To find out more, you are very welcome to visit us by appointment.

Please call 01224 862415 or email info@simeoncare.org.uk

Thank you for your support Our vision is now a reality Cairnlee Road, Bieldside, AB15 9BN www.simeoncare.org.uk Charity Number SC012239

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