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Alford Valley Community Railway (AVCR) are delighted to announce that aft er much hard work and commitment by the Board and its associates, we have fi nalised the 25 Year Lease between ourselves and Aberdeenshire Council and now have the keys to the Railway Stati on, Engine Shed and Railway Line. This is fantasti c news and we can now start the hard work of physically bringing this much loved and treasured att racti on back to life. We would like to extend our thanks to Aberdeenshire Council and Marr Area Offi ce for their support during this long journey. We would like to express our appreciati on for the support received from Grampian Transport Museum Trust, Alford Golf Club and Donside Community Council.
AVCR are also delighted to announce that we have a benefactor who has purchased the majority of Rolling Stock so we will be able to bring back to use Hamewith, The James Gordon and Carriages and in additi on The Braw Lass is on permanent loan from a second benefactor. AVCR are extremely grateful to these individuals for their ongoing support.
Finally we would like to express our sincere grati tude to the community of Alford and the surrounding areas for their unshakable faith in the project.
To hear about future acti viti es, events, membership, volunteering and informati on, please go to our Facebook Page or visit our new website: www.avcr.org.uk
Aberdeenshire Council is preparing to replace all its remaining diamond lift bins in Marr and Kincardine and Mearns areas.
Both the grey-lidded waste and bluelidded recycling bins are being replaced with wheeled bins with the comb lift mechanism used elsewhere in the region.
The replacement of around 77,000 bins is being arranged to match existi ng collecti on days to minimise disrupti on and lett ers have been issued to identi fy ti mes on individual collecti on routes.
It is important that bins are presented for emptying, removal and exchange on these dates as refuse collecti on vehicles will no longer be able to empty the old style of bin.
Householders are also being advised that as separate crews from contractor Jett Distributi on will be delivering the new bins, they may fi nd their new bins may get delivered prior to old bins being empti ed and removed.
Residents must leave their old bin in the street as a separate crew will visit later to remove them. A list of Frequently Asked Questi ons is available online at www. aberdeenshire.gov.uk/bin-exchanges
Aff ected householders can also call the Wasteline on 03456 081207 or email waste@aberdeenshire.gov.uk with any queries.
Finalist in the Scottish Retail Food and Drink Awards 2022: Ginger Chunks Smothered in Dark Belgian Chocolate
Come and see what your AWARD-WINNING local shop has to o er Artisan Food & Drink . Co ee . Pick 'n' Mix . Jams + More Open Tuesday to Saturday . 10am to 5pm 63 Main Street . Alford . AB33 8AA . 07786 548707
Doors Open Days is a great opportunity to visit Alford.
The opening hours of the Alford Heritage Museum will be increased to 10am-4pm on September 17th/18th and entry is FREE (though donati ons are also much appreciated!).
Alford Valley Community Railway is also parti cipati ng in Doors Open Days so it will be a great chance to make a full day out in the village!
Get into buildings this September!
Doors Open Days is Scotland's largest
free festi val that celebrates places and stories, new and old.
Across the country, doors will be opened wide, welcoming visitors to uncover hidden gems and experience familiar places through fresh eyes.
Hundreds of events have been listed and more are being added each day: bit.ly/FindABuilding2022
Governance & Representation
DCC
Community County Scotland UK
Meeti ngs: Aft er the summer break, a new session of meeti ngs starts. ALL of our meeti ngs are open to the public whether you want to raise an issue or just come along and hear what we are talking about fi rst hand.
The meeti ngs are att ended by our local area Community Council representati ves (who are all volunteers) and by Aberdeenshire Councillors for Wards 14 and 15.
We meet every second Tuesday of the month, except for July and December. Most of our meeti ngs are held at Alford Community Campus but we will be holding at least two meeti ngs in other parts of our area during the year.
Follow us on Facebook to keep up to date. If you have a questi on or want any informati on, contact us by email: chair@ donsidecommunitycouncil.org.uk
Donside Community Council
When do we meet? Every 2nd Tuesday of the Month (except July and Dec) What Time? 7.30pm – 9.30pm Tea/coff ee from 7.15pm Where? Alford Community Campus
Cllr Lauren Wright cllr.l.knight@ aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Cllr Jeff Goodhall cllr.j.goodhall@ aberdeenshire.gov.uk Cllr Gwyneth Petrie 07891 296064 cllr.g.petrie@ aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Cllr Robbie Withey 07388 956147 cllr.r.withey@ aberdeenshire.gov.uk
There are already lots of businesses, community groups and organisati ons listed on www.enjoyalfordanddonside. com. Check out the Explore page to see what’s there.
You can list YOUR organisati on on the site, which aims to promote all aspects of Alford and Donside to residents and visitors. All you need to do is complete a form online via the Facebook page /enjoyalfordanddonside or email info@ enjoyalfordanddonside.com
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