Live Life Abshire

Do you knit or crochet and would like to donate a woolly item that you have made to help keep someone in your community warm this winter?

To fi nd out how you can get involved in LLA’s Cosy Bosie project, and where to donate your woolly items, go to htt ps:// ti nyurl.com/552s49sh

Warm Space Aboyne runs every Tuesday and Friday from 11.15–1pm. Anyone can pop in for a chat, catch up with friends or a quiet read of the newspapers, which we get free from The Paper Girls. We have great board games, packs of cards and jigsaws or you can bring your own. If you knit, bring it along.

Enjoy hot drinks and biscuits from 11.15am and delicious soup and bread from 12noon. During these ti mes, the library service is not open to the public. The library is cosy, well-lit, and very comfortable. Someti mes it’s good to have a change of scene in your week and you are sure of a warm welcome.

We are also delighted that some senior pupils at Aboyne Academy come along and join in. These sessions are supported by Young@Heart Deeside, Aboyne Academy 14 and Live Life Aberdeenshire. We hope to see you soon!

Live Life Essenti als is a completely free membership that’s packed with more than you’d expect.

You could pop along to a library to pick up a book, or stay in the comfort of your home to read an e-Book through our Digital Library, or virtually fl ick through the day’s newspapers and magazines using PressReader.

Charge your mobile devices and access WiFi, or freshen up with a shower at one of our sports and leisure venues.

If you already have a LLA monthly direct debit membership or a 30 day pass you don’t have to sign up. Live Life Essenti als benefi ts will be automati cally included in your existi ng membership. Sign up at

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When times are tough, don’t stop ADVERTISING!

The Fountain relies on adverti sing to pay for its design and printi ng and I am so grateful to our regular adverti sers.

I am always delighted to welcome new adverti sers, and you can see details of costs and deals etc on p30.

At Myriad Pro Publishing, adverti sers are not just a space on a page. Your investment allows the publicati ons to promote the acti viti es of local groups and event organisers at no cost to them.

New customers can also benefi t from introductory editorial features, and there are perks to being a long-term adverti ser too, as well as discounts for featuring in the Alford and Banchory publicati ons.

The business landscape and publicity methods are changing all the ti me, and especially at the moment! So if you have any ideas on how The Fountain can further support you, do let me know.

No matt er if you are on the main street, out in the sti cks, working from your spare room or just operati ng online, I will help if I can.

Have you started a new business in the Aboyne area? Want a menti on? Get in touch.

The Fountain represents a unique opportunity for you to promote your business to a targe� ed area at reasonable cost. Ad rates start at just £15 for a small ad (A7 size). Around 1,500 copies are distributed through the doors of residences in the village, prominent spots in the local community and within businesses willing to stock it. Geographically it covers Aboyne and the surrounding areas and includes Tarland. All Myriad Pro Publicati ons are also available to read online at issuu.com

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Dine & Swim - A day out in Deeside

• Enjoy a two course lunch in our Conservatory Restaurant with its beautiful views of the terrace garden. • Visit the Health Club for a pre or post lunch swim or spend time in the jacuzzi, steam room, and sauna.* • Finish with a stroll around our Royal Horticulture Society partner gardens. Purchase your voucher online at www.dounesidehouse.co.uk.

*Dine & Swim voucher includes two courses from our Conservatory lunch menu and a full day pass to our on-site health club. Supplement charges not included. Advanced booking is required for the Health Club and Conservatory Restaurant. Offer available until 31st March 2023 (subject to availability).

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