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Cover Story: Ooh! Ooh! Business opportunity is ripe for the next generati on...

A Stati on Square stalwart is up for sale!

Monkey Business has been supplying the village and surrounding area with children’s shoes, clothes and gift s since 2008. Proprietor Audrey Gray feels it’s ti me to pass on the banana baton.

Audrey told The Fountain:

“Aft er almost 14 years of running Monkey Business in Stati on Square, I’m looking to see if there would be anyone interested in taking it over.

With my family life ever changing, I feel that I’m ready to move on to a new chapter which will involve more ti me for myself, my family and my hobbies... I suppose you could kind of say early reti rement.

Monkey Business has been very well supported in the community and it’s been very rewarding to see the business grow and to get to know my lovely customers and my suppliers.

However, I feel that the business would benefi t from being brought up to date with the modern ways of shopping, ie website, social media etc, all of which is just a step too far for my ageing brain to get to grips with!

If this is something that interests you or someone you know, drop me an email and we can arrange a chat.” monkeybusinessforkids@live.co.uk

The Fountain was founded here!

Featuring Audrey on the front page feels a lot like coming full circle for me, as it was while working at Monkey Business in 2015 that the idea for The Aboyne Fountain was established.

I was astonished that a place the size of Aboyne did not have its own community magazine!

We even held the launch night for the fi rst issue in the shop and Audrey has been so supporti ve of this litt le venture, I will always be indebted to her.

The Stati on Square site is a prime locati on for building a business and the new enhancements will only add to the benefi ts of investi ng in the area.

And the booming number of families choosing Aboyne to raise their children will also supply a steady stream of growing feet needing to be shod locally.

Wishing Auds all the best for her next chapter. Cat x

YEADON’S of BANCHORY

Come and visit your local book shop... Open Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 4pm We are also very happy to accept book orders by email and over the phone if you’d prefer to limit your time in the shop Thanks to all our loyal customers for their continued support We look forward to welcoming new customers too

Books | Cards | Gift Wrap | Ordering Service | Gift Wrapping | Dogs Welcome 20 Dee Street | Banchory | AB31 5ST | 01330 822221 | banchory@yeadons.co.uk

The Paper Girls “Putting the community at the heart of everything we do”

A community-focused shop, selling and delivering a wide range of newspapers, magazines, confectionery, stationery and local produce

OPEN Monday to Friday 0530-1600 Saturday 0530-1600 Sunday 0600-1200

Charleston Road | Aboyne | 01339 886847 | thepapergirls607@gmail.com See our Facebook page for updates and new developments

Producing locally in Aboyne, Stuarts is a father-and-son business dedicated to craft ing quality men’s grooming products that capture the spirit of Scotland. Our products are handmade in small batches using the fi nest ingredients; we have created a range suitable for every man, from beard oils and balms to post-shave skin tonics that smell and feel like no other. They also stock quality combs and brushes.

Stuarts set out from the get-go to create a sustainable and environmentally friendly business – all ingredients are Fairtrade, cruelty-free and responsibly sourced. The team recently pursued a grant from Aberdeenshire Council to acquire an electric van for transport and delivery. You might be able to catch sight of its disti ncti ve livery when out and about in the Aberdeenshire area.

We sell online at www.stuartsfi negrooming.co.uk and supply to several local businesses and independent barbershops. We frequently have stalls at events and craft fairs, and will also be at many of the Highland Games this summer, including Aboyne. Check our website for news on upcoming events.

Our plans for 2022 include releasing a new, premium range of beard oils and balms using essenti al oils, and all-new products including a moisturiser, beard wash and moustache wax, along with stocking high quality razors and shaving products. www.stuartsfi negrooming.co.uk/ www.facebook.com/StuartsMensGroomingProducts 9