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Contents April 2013 4 Welcome 5 Homes & Interiors 10 Recipes 12 Local History 14 What’s On 17 Local Business 22 Books 24 Clubs & Groups 27 Useful Information

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28 Cinema Listings

Cover Image: Paul Haggath, local business owner features in this issue. © Andi Ramsay

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Director Scott Donald Design Fiona Robertson Graphics www.fionarobertsongraphics.co.uk Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all content, the publisher takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the statements or content, and can accept no liability for errors, omissions or for any inconvenience arising from the use of any information in this publication.

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Andi Ramsay Andi is a professional photographer who crafts photos and videos for commercial clients across Scotland. When he’s not working he can be found chasing after beautiful photos of waterfalls and seascapes around the country, or creating visual effects for feature films.

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Welcome...

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...to issue 8! As we head through Spring, we’ve had the duster out and had a little Spring clean of our own. The magazine got a little refresh with some changes made to the layout. Our website also got the duster treatment as we added more features to it; do let us know what you think of the changes.

Speaking of Spring cleaning, our main feature this month is Homes & Interiors. YTC reached out to a selection of businesses across Aberdeenshire specialising in this sector and we are sure that you will get some inspiration from the feature.

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The What’s On pages have had a revamp and are on pages 14 and 15.

Book reviews are on page 22 and we have reader submitted recipes on page 10.

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A beautiful home is a happy home...

“take the opportunity to upgrade or bring some colour to your home” April 2013 • www.YourTownCentre.co.uk • 5

JAMstudio

Spring is normally associated with spring cleaning, however why not take the opportunity to upgrade or bring some colour to your home with the help of selected businesses from across the region that can help you achieve a particular look or something with a bit of wow!

Something Different Nina’s Apartment is a newly opened vintage shop in Lethenty Mill, just outside Inverurie.

It’s run and owned by Dutch vintage enthusiast Nina Eggens, who missed the home interior shops that she became accustomed to on the continent.

Opened in October 2012, you’ll find an ever changing selection of painted chairs, upcycled lampshades, well-travelled vintage trunks, retro dinner plates and vintage tea sets.

Nina’s love for colour shines through in the cushions she designs and makes herself, often with funky Scandinavian fabrics. She also sells creations 6 • www.YourTownCentre.co.uk • April 2013

by other local designer-makers, including painted furniture by Ellon-based company Willow Cottage.

Sparkly wallcoverings is something that ADN Decorating provides that will add some sparkle to your home. These wallcoverings have become increasingly popular over the last six months and can create a striking feature wall in any room of your house. With different colours and sparklyness, you are sure to find something to your taste.

New Bed, Kitchen or Bathroom?

Taylor Made Interiors have been designing and installing bathrooms and kitchens since around 2008. Their showroom is on Balmoor Terrace next to Peterhead Community Centre where you can view some fantastic installations and also book an appointment with a designer.

Glencraft in Aberdeen manufacture high quality mattresses, divans and furniture, and are a social enterprise for craftspeople with a variety

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Taylor Made Interiors

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of abilities and disabilities. You’ll find their beds in royal residences, premium hotels, on oil platforms, and in the homes of many well-rested people.

Glencraft believe that a bed isn’t just where you sleep, it’s where you dream, plan your future, solve problems and put the world to rights. If you think it’s time to change your bed, you know where to head.

Socially Repsonsible Did you know that the redevelopment of community facilities at Peterhead Harvest Community Church was one of the projects that led to the JAMStudio being named Socially Responsible Company of the Year at the 2009 Northern Star Business Awards?

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More recently, JAMstudio has created stunning projects across a wide range of high-end residential homes in the north-east.

Marie-Louise Dunk, a director at JAMstudio, said: “Each brief is treated on its merits; what the client wants to create and how our years of expertise can assist in delivering successful outcomes. For interior design, there are a huge range of factors to consider such as style, taste, budget, materials, suppliers, lighting and eco-friendly solutions. The list is endless but the end result should be a stunning space.”

Inspired?

We hope so. Should you find yourself giving any of the businesses featured, do let them know that you read about them in Your Town Centre!

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Sparkly Wall coverings from AND Decorating.

Tel: 01779 821920 or 07971 914045  ADNDecoratingLtd

For high quality mattresses, divans and furniture, head to Glencraft in Aberdeen.

Tel: 01224 873366  Glencraft

For an innovative approach to architectural and interior design contact JAMstudio.

Tel: 01467 641670 www.JAMstudio.uk.com

Looking for something vintage to add to your home try Nina’s Apartment.

Tel: 07724 622 835  ninasapartment

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Taylor Made Interiors can help design and install that new kitchen or bathroom for your home. Visit their showroom on Balmoor Terrace, Peterhead.

Tel: 01779 479304

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In The Kitchen Looking to keep the kids entertained during the Easter holidays? Or maybe you just fancy trying something new in the kitchen?

Try this easy recipe submitted by reader Amanda Bruce - Ice Cream!

Ingredients: 600ml double cream 200g tin condensed milk 200g puff candy (Or substitute puff candy for Crunchies, maltesrs or any other sweet you wish to try.)

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600ml double cream_ __ 200g tin condensed milk 200g puff candy

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Get mixing: the double cream until you get soft peaks in 1 Whip the cream 2 Fold in the condensed milk your puff candy, Crunchie or your preferred sweet and 3 Take fold this into the mixture into a tub suitable for the freezer and freeze for 4 Pour around 6 to 8 hours

Gingerbread Loaf recipe submitted by Andi Ramsay

Ingredients: 175g unsalted butter 200g caster sugar 3 tablespoons golden syrup 250ml milk 250g plain flour 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

Get mixing: 1 Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4 2 Grease then flour a 20cm x 10cm loaf tin saucepan combine butter, sugar, golden syrup 3 Inanda small milk over a medium heat. Bring to the boil, then remove from heat and set aside the flour, bicarbonate of soda, ginger, and allspice 4 Sieve into a large bowl in the boiled mixture until just blended, pour the 5 Stir batter into the prepared tin

Pro Tips: Add a touch of lemon juice or lemon essence to the icing for a slightly zingier treat!

You could also try adding some chopped crystallised ginger to the batter.

tin into the oven and turn it down to 160°C/320°F/Gas 6 Put Mark 2 ½ for 1 hour without opening the oven, then check 7 Bake that the top of the loaf springs back from a light touch, if not cook for slightly longer

8 Turn out onto a wire rack to cool with a thick water icing if desired, or serve with 9 1.Top some soft butter spread on each slice April 2013 • www.YourTownCentre.co.uk • 11

Peterhead has had a long attachment to the RNLI with the first lifeboat station being built in the town in 1865, and at one time there were two lifeboat stations in the town.

In almost 150 years Peterhead and the surrounding area have been looked after at sea by a grand total of ten lifeboats. There’s also a great history of bravery among the crews of the boat - they’ve received no fewer than 20 awards for gallantry!

The Julia Park Barry of Glasgow was one of the longest serving lifeboats in Peterhead, being operational from 15th June 1939 to 14th January 1969. It was also one of the most active and successful boats in the port being launched 162 times and rescuing 496 lives.

“In 1940 she undertook an impressive 4 rescues in one 9 hour period, saving over 90 people”

Peterhead Lifeboat Last Slipway Launch. www. youtube.com/watch?v=YEOl9hom9xw

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In 1940 she undertook an impressive 4 rescues in one 9 hour period, saving over 90 people from the S.S. Lisbon, S.S. Simonburn, S.S. Baron Minto and S.S. Alcora. She then went on to rescue the crews of three other steamers in March of 1942.

These two rescues sealed The Julia Park Barry’s fate as one of the most successful lifeboats in Scottish History.

It was these amazing rescue stories that were the catalyst for the beginning of the return of the Julia Park Barry of Glasgow back to Peterhead. She was purchased by Professor Sir Lewis Ritchie during 2012 and he has decided to gift the vessel back to Peterhead.

Sir Lewis has practiced medicine in Peterhead for over 30 years and as he approached retirement he wanted to gift something to the community.

Plans are now afoot to bring the boat back from Northern Ireland where she is currently berthed and find a permanent home for her in Peterhead.

Lodge Walk Station, the previous lifeboat station. Photo courtesy of Suzanne Lyon

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“These two rescues sealed her fate as one of the most successful lifeboats in Scottish History.”

Current Lifeboat Station, West Pier

Fact File Name: Julia Park Barry of Glasgow Official Number: 819 Period of Service: 15th June 1939 - 14th January 1969 Launches: 162 Times Lives Saved: 496 Lives Cost of Lifeboat: £9055 Donated by: Legacy of Mrs Julia Park Barry of Glasgow Length: 46ft Beam: 12ft 9” Weight: 20 Tons 6 cwts Propulsion: 2 x 40HP engines Speed: Unknown Design: Watson Notes: Berthed at Lodge Walk Station

The Peterhead Lifeboat Museum trust is exploring the possibilities of a modern interpretation of the original lifeboat shed that the Julia Park Barry would have been in. This building will be as self sustainable as reasonably possible and will house the vessel as a permanent exhibition to the public. The exhibition will be placed within the locality of the bay but the final site has yet to be agreed upon.

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What’s

Monday 1st april Mad Hatters Tea Party Haddo House, Tarves 12pm - 1.30pm Cadbury Easter Egg Trail Haddo House, Tarves 11am - 4pm

Kids Activity Mornings 4 The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses, Fraserburgh, 10am - 12pm thu th

wednesday 3rd april Peterhead JogScotland Peterhead Football Club, Balmoor Stadium, Peterhead 3k, 6k or 10k Fun Run in aid Clan & Friends of Anchor. Entry by donation on the night. Registration from 6.00pm - 6.25pm. Run starts at 6.30pm.

Teas and coffee served afterwards.

The Lighthouse Museum will be the venue for two Kids Activity Mornings during the Easter Holidays. Museum volunteers will run the craft mornings that has a Pirate theme. Join in the fun with Pirate stories and crafts. The second craft morning will be held on Thursday 11th April. Booking is essential on 01346 532017

friday 5th april Dream Frequency feat Debbie Sharp Support from Cheynie / Dj DAV Deja Vue, Peterhead Tickets £7 at the Door 11pm - 3am Saturday 6th April Peterhead Community Market Drummers Corner 10am - 3pm AKA Ska with DJ Martin Penny Harbour Lights Peterhead Tickets at www.BrownPaperTickets.com 8pm Aberdeen Ministry of Crafts Craft and Local Fair Methodist Church, Crown Street, Aberdeen

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Spring Craft Fayre RSPB Loch of Strathbeg, 7pm

The RSPB are holding their second annual Spring Craft Fayre with local crafters in attendance displaying their crafts for sale. After a spot of shopping, why not have a stroll round the reserve and enjoy the scenery.

Events are correct at time of printing and subject to change or cancellation.

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Saturday 20th April Fraserburgh Wildlife Explorers Wild Flowers and Wild Square RSPB Loch of Strathbeg 11am - 1pm Call 01346 532017 for more info Sunday 21st April

Vintage Tea Buchanhaven 20 Community Centre, Peterhead, 1pm - 4pm sat

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Sit back and be transported back in time to a vintage tea and homebakes. Catch up with old friends and browse some old photographs and artefacts from time gone by. Free entry.

Donations Welcome.

Seahorse Display Macduff Aquarium, from Friday 29th March Go along and see the new seahorse display; it will be part of the aquarium’s exhibits and features seahorses native to Scotland.

The aquarium will be open every day from Friday 29th March.

Weekdays 10am - 5pm Weekends 11am - 5pm

Wedding Open Day Crathes Castle 12pm - 4pm friday 26th April

Ladies Night for Anthony Nolan Waterside Inn, North Road Help raise funds for Catherine’s chosen charity Anthony Nolan.

Silent auction with amazing prizes.

More than 50 stallholders and demonstrations.

7pm - 10pm Call 07708 954568 or Buchanhaven Pharmacy on 01779 473525

Seahorse Photo: diko1967 / www.sxc.hu

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I Give it a Year Peterhead Cinema, Community Centre Theatre, 6pm

A romantic comedy starring Rose Byrne and Peter Baker. The movie follows the ups and downs of a newly wed couple during their first year of marriage.

Pick Up Peterhead!

Join the litter pick group and help your environment.

Location to be advised nearer the time. Follow Pick Up Peterhead! on Facebook for more details.

9.30am - 12pm

If you’re running an event you’d like included in our listings, please email details to hello@YourTownCentre.co.uk April 2013 • www.YourTownCentre.co.uk • 15

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A ‘weel kent’ face Every month we celebrate a local business; this month it’s Paul Haggath.

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Paul Haggath is a ‘weel kent’ face around Peterhead and the surrounding areas. As the joint owner, with his wife Wendy, of local coffee house chain Symposium, Paul can often be seen serving the community of the north east with their daily dose of caffeine. Paul and Wendy also own the Bright Beginnings nursery in Peterhead and I wanted to find out more about the man behind these businesses.

Paul always knew that he wanted to run his own business and was always a hard worker. From leaving school at the age of 16 with no formal qualifications he held down jobs in various industries, both here and in America, before embarking into the world of study at Aberdeen College at the age of 18.

He completed an HNC in Hospitality before progressing to an HND at Robert Gordon University, and he then moved on to a BA in Hospitality Management – a great achievement for someone having left school with no qualifications!

All through his study years he supplemented his income with employment in bars and hotels, but owning his own business was always foremost in his mind. After Paul graduated he was appointed as Assistant Manager at a local hotel but this was not to be permanent as the long hours placed increasing pressure on the newly married man with the beginnings of a young family.

“Disaster struck just seven weeks later when a fire damaged the coffee shop and it had to close its doors” Paul found employment elsewhere to maintain an income for his family and it was during this time that Symposium was born. He worked on building a strong brand for the business and, with some assistance, the first Symposium Coffee House was opened in May 2005 on Broad Street, Peterhead.

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doors having only just opened. But, undeterred, on the 7th September 2005 Symposium once again opened its doors and began on a path of growth and development with a boldly stated mission to deliver Great Coffee, Great Food and a Great Atmosphere.

It soon became apparent that the Broad Street site was becoming a bit of a squeeze for the successful young business and Paul began to explore the possibility of other premises. Various locations were explored within Peterhead and eventually they relocated to their current Queen Street premises in October 2008, and completed a management buyout in January 2009.

Paul and Wendy had finally achieved their dream of owning a business, but their voyage had just begun Illustration: Lolly Morris, www.sneeese.wordpress.com

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“Growth continued in 2011 with the opening of a second Symposium shop in Ellon and the third at the Lido location in late 2012” and it wasn’t going to be plain sailing. Their greatest challenge turned out to be funding; with banks reluctant to lend to small businesses the couple resorted to borrowing smaller amounts from family and friends to supplement a small bank loan. They completed the buyout of the business and then had to rely on hard work and the resilience of their business plans to ensure that they could successfully manage the business they now ran.

The entrepreneurial pair went from strength to strength, with the opening of Bright Beginnings Nursery in August 2009, but a struggle to get essential pre-school funding from the authorities placed such an enormous restriction on the business that in October 2010 they made the difficult decision to shut the nursery – but that very same morning they received a letter granting them funding from the following January. They took this as a positive sign and worked to stretch their finances a little further to make things last until January 2011.

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sacrifice or hard work. They are a great example of how if you have a dream and the determination to make it work you can achieve anything.

Drawing on his Christian faith, Paul has developed a very people-centric ethos for his businesses.

This concerns not just the 30 staff in his Ellon and Peterhead premises but also the local communities who seek the comfort of Symposium for a cuppa and a natter, or for a business meeting. This mentality means that what some call Corporate Social Responsibility, caring for society as a business, is not simply a policy to be written or a box to be ticked for Paul, who strives to find ways to respectfully and discreetly help those who are disadvantaged where and when he can.

When asked what his advice would be to anyone looking to start in business. Paul’s reply was, “Do your research, make sure you have passion for what you do and borrow as little as possible.” Sound business advice for anyone looking to embark into the world of self employment.

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Books reviews by Claire Eade

The Secret Keeper

Stranded

by Kate Morton

by Emily Barr

‘The Secret Keeper‘ is a story of mysteries and secrets, murder and love.

‘Stranded’ tells the story of Esther Lomax, a mother of one in her late 30’s, who’s struggling to come to terms with her recent divorce and the realities of being single again.

In the present day Laurel is coming to terms with the imminent death of her mother and as a way of coping decides to re-examine events from her childhood which leads into her exploring the early life of her mother - with some surprising results.

The story moves from the 1930’s to the present day and is told from the points of view of Laurel - the daughter trying to make sense of an horrific event from her childhood, Dolly - a young girl trying to survive the war, Vivian - a young girl coping with the loss of her family and a new life on the other side of the world and Dorothy - a mother at the end of her life trying to come to terms with the things she has done in her past.

This is a great read especially if you like family drama and suspense; it will have you laughing, crying, worrying and wondering until the very end when a brilliant twist turns everything on its head.

After a chance encounter at a party she decides that the time is right for an adventure and so she heads for Malaysia and the island of Pulau Perhentian Kecil.

A sinister turn during a boat trip leaves Esther and 6 other holiday makers stranded with no communications and no one knowing where they are. As they all fight to survive on the island the reader is introduced to the true story of each character, proving that some things are never what they seem!

The books has 2 major twists as the story unfolds - the first of which I personally didn’t see coming, but the second was easier to guess.

‘Stranded’ is a great read, keeping the reader hanging on until the very end.

Beach Photo: coopgreg / www.sxc.hu

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Clubs & Groups

1st Peterhead Beaver Scout Colony

Peterhead & District Floral Art Club

Beaver Scouts for ages 6-8 Thursday 6pm Middleton Scout Hut

1st Peterhead Cub Scout Pack

16 Years and Upwards Every 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:30pm September to June excluding January Palace Hotel

Cub Scouts for ages 8 to 10+ Monday 6:30pm Middleton Scout Hut

Peterhead Sailing Club & Sailing School

1st Peterhead Scout Group From the ages of 10 years Friday 7pm Middleton Scout Hut

Anne Buchan School of Dance From Ages 2+ Contact Anne on 07787 840778

Bloo Toon Ramblers Ages 50years and upwards Every 2nd Wednesday at 9am Community Centre

Buchanness Radio Yacht Club Ages 18years + Saturday 10am Forehill Reservoir

Peterhead Camera Club Under 16’s with an adult Tuesday at 7:30pm & Thursday at 7pm 10 Farmers Lane, Peterhead Contact Peter Lewis on chairman@peterheadcameraclub.org.uk

Peterhead & District Round Table Monday 7:30pm 2nd & 4th Mondays of the Month, September to June The Albert Hotel

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Between April and November each year At the Lido Visit www.peterheadsailingclub.com for more information

Peterhead Choral Society 16 years and upwards Tuesday at 7.30 (Sept to May) Music Department Peterhead Academy Contact Gordon on 01779 821206 for further information

Slessor School of Dance For ages 3 years and upwards.

Classes in Highland, Freestyle Disco Various days and times Contact 01779 478129 for more information

Peterhead Sea Cadets Mondays & Fridays 7pm - 9pm Seagate, Roanheads Visit www.sea-cadets.org/Peterhead for information

Mums 4 Mums Meet up with other mums for a coffee and a chat Maternity Hospital, Peterhead Monday 10am - 11:30am Please note there is a short waiting list for the group but this changes as children leave to go to pre-school/school

Peterhead & District Pipe Band

Lawrence Dance Academy

Monday nights 7pm - 9pm Buchanhaven Primary School £2 to help cover costs. Tuition is free.

Contact 07717 640549 for more information

At The Peterhead Dance Studio, 67 Broad Street, Peterhead and various venues around Aberdeenshire.

Dance classes for all from age 2 to adult , fully qualified coaches in all subjects.

Contact 07801 440098 or 01358 789492 or email rhona@lawrencedanceacademy.co.uk

The T Club The Special Needs Tuesday Club Tuesday 6.30pm to 8.30pm Buchanhaven Hearts Social Club Contact 07825 222779 for more information

Zumba Peterhead Zumba classes in Peterhead on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Various locations.

Also Kettlercise on Monday, Tuesday and Fridays Call 07912689938 for more details

Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers

Doric Bowmen – Archery Club All Ages Friday 6:30pm - 9:30pm & Sunday 1pm - 4pm Contact Tracy McGarry on dbarchery@live.co.uk

Peterhead JogScotland Meets at Peterhead Football Club, Balmoor Terrace.

Monday and Wednesdays at 6.30pm Visit www.PeterheadJogScotland.com for more information

Various days and times Contact Elizabeth Milne on 01779 490138 for details

4th Peterhead Boys Brigade Peterhead Methodist Church Thursdays 5pm – 6pm for P1-P4 6.30pm – 8pm for P5-P7

1st Peterhead Girls Brigade Old Parish Church Mondays at 6pm All girls from P1 to S6 are welcome Contact 01779 812527, 478338 or 478155 for more details

Peterhead Bowling Club Monday to Saturday 1:45pm & 6pm Daily fee for visitors St Marys Bowling Green, St Mary Street

Do you organise a club or group in Peterhead? Would you like to get it listed here? Please drop us an email to events@YourTownCentre.co.uk with Clubs and Groups in the subject line.

Your Town Centre try to make sure the information listed above is up to date. If you find corrections are required, please contact events@ YourTownCentre.co.uk

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Useful Information Phone numbers Schools

Pharmacies

Anna Ritchie School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 473293

Boots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 478100

Buchanhaven Primary School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 472543

Buchanhaven Pharmacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 473525

Burnhaven School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 472351

Stauros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 473837

Clerkhill School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 472473

Websters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 473449

Dales Park School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 477133 Meethill School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 474920

Dentists

Peterhead Central School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 472211

Queen Street Dental Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 473222

Peterhead Academy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 472231

Stevensons Dental Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 473478 G-Dents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08454 242424

Doctors / Hospitals Peterhead Community Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 478234

Sports & Leisure

Ugie Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 472011

Peterhead Leisure & Community Centre. . . . . . 01779 477277

Peterhead Health Centre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 474841

Peterhead Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 472554

NHS 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08454 242424

Arbuthnot Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 477778

Repeat Prescriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01779 482539

Useful Websites www.YourTownCentre.co.uk www.Aberdeenshire.gov.uk www.nhs24.com www.Grampian.Police.uk www.PeterheadProjects.co.uk www.AberdeenshireArts.org.uk

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Term dates Back to School -

Monday 15th April.

May Day holiday- Mo nd

ay 6th of May

Summ er Holidays Friday 5th July School Holidays en d on Tues day 20th Augu st Break for October Holidays on Friday 11th October

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