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Issue 6: our last for 2012 and also our first for 2013! It has been an amazing eight months from starting the company, the first magazine mock up in May to our first ever issue in July.
p4 The magazine has grown from 16 pages to 32 pages. The number of copies being printed has gone from 350 copies to 1000 copies. We have 365 Facebook followers and 234 Twitter followers. Over 3,000 unique visitors have visited our website. The numbers keep rolling. Inside these 32 pages we have two book reviews on page 8. The recently completed community project from the Prince’s Trust Team 28 on pages 10 and 11. From In The Kitchen there are 3 yummy recipes for you to try out. What’s On features on pages 16 and 17 with a look ahead to 2013 on page 18.
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Christmas Gift Guide Book reviews Team 28’s Community Project Festive Recipes
Local shopping and Christmas Gift Guide also feature in this month’s magazine with a look at your local shops as well as some fantastic businesses across the region. Head over to pages 4, 5, 6, 7, 22, 23 and 24!
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Christmas Gift Guide showcasing the best of Aberdeenshire Aberdeenshire has a plethora of great retailers and producers both in its towns and in the countryside. Christmas is not far away now and if you fancy a slightly different shopping experience why not have a look at our top ten of the best that Aberdeenshire has to offer this Christmas. Experience first class amazing customer service and excellent products that cannot be matched by the retail giants. So go treat your loved ones or even yourself this Christmas.
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Everyone loves to have a wee break and relaxation in their day or a lazy brunch on a Saturday, so why not treat someone to some vouchers from Symposium
Coffee House. These great gift vouchers are available in £5 values. They can be used in Queen Street, Peterhead; Bridge Street, Ellon and at their newest location at the Scottish Maritime Academy located at the Lido Peterhead. Available to purchase in all locations.
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Do you know someone who would appreciate some genuine peace and quiet or a quirky outdoorsy break?
Treat them to a luxury camping holiday at Aberdeenshire’s great Glamping Facility - High Seas Hobbit, Rosehearty, Aberdeenshire. With a unique message in a bottle packaging this provides a pretty gift to open as well as the holiday experience. Call 07954 989737 to have a personalised message made up.
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For those that have a sweet tooth or a passion for soft fruit why not treat them to some of the delicious berry gifts from Berry Scrumptious. From chocolate bars to truffles to jam and fudge there are so many choices you may have to order some for yourself too.
Gift sets & hampers from £9.99 to £150.00 Visit www.berryscrumptious.co.uk or call 01346 571111.
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There is always someone on your lists, who is difficult to buy for, or are into the more alternative things in life. These people can be catered for at Jules Healing Gems, Bridge Street Shopping Precinct, Ellon. Jules has an excellent range of crystals, gems, books, cds,
ornamental items, oils, accessories and gift ware. You are guaranteed to find something to satisfy needs or purchase a gift voucher. Visit www.juleshealinggems.co.uk for more info or pop into the welcoming shop in Bridge Street Ellon
With this being a really stressful time of year and January being the time
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Lingerie is always a great gift for the special lady in your life. So
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As you can see there is something for every price point and everyone. So go on go shop local, shop Aberdeenshire this Christmas. Text: Karin McGivern, www.karinmcgivern.co.uk
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booK reviews
Books make great Christmas presents for a friend or loved one, or even for yourself! Here are a couple sure to be on the best-seller list this winter. Reviews by Claire Eade
Shelter by Harlen Coben Harlen Coben has written many bestselling crime novels,
Mickey decides he has to do everything he can to find Ashley. Her
including the highly acclaimed Myron Bolitar novels. Shelter is
trail leads him into a sordid underworld, revealing a horrifying
the first in Coben’s young adult novels featuring Myron’s nephew
conspiracy that leaves Mickey questioning his own life.
Mickey Bolitar. Mickey is as smart and sharp as his Uncle Myron and soon shows just what he is prepared to do to protect himself
Although this novel is aimed at the young adult market it has
and the people he cares about.
great appeal to fans of crime novels and of Harlen Coben. It is a gripping thriller with every chapter leaving the reader wanting
The story begins when 15 year old Mickey is sent to live with his
more. It is sharp and funny and has so many twists and turns it is
Uncle Myron after some tragic family events. At first Mickey’s
difficult to put down. It also includes many observations about
life seems to have settled down, although not without the usual
family and friends that will strike a chord with most readers. The
teenage problems, until his girlfriend, Ashley, mysteriously
shocking ending left me desperate to read the next book! Highly
disappears without a trace. Unwilling to let another person in his
recommended to all - not just young adults.
life disappear
The Casual Vacancy by JK Rowling The Casual Vacancy is the new, much anticipated novel from
She also uses a lot of ‘colourful’ language which her fans are not
Harry Potter writer J K Rowling. After such phenomenal success
used to reading from her.
with the Harry Potter series Rowling decided that her next novel would be for the adult market and after a 5 year wait for fans, it is
I found the story very slow to start with so many characters briefly
finally here.
introduced in the first few chapters it was difficult to follow. I also found that with so many main characters it was difficult to get
The Casual Vacancy is set in the little town of Pagford - a
to know them and empathise with their various problems. The
seemingly beautiful, untroubled and happy little market town.
story had quite a lot of twists and turns and the reader is kept
But the town is left in turmoil and shock by the sudden death of
wondering about what will happen next, who will win the council
Parish Council member Barry Fairbrother, and the space left by
election and what the repercussions will be for each character.
him on the council sees the town embroiled in the biggest war the town has ever seen.
As a huge fan of the Harry Potter series I have to say that I don’t think Rowling’s first novel for the adult market is of the same high
The novel features many adult themes such as drug abuse, child
standard or universal appeal, however as a reader it is a good
neglect, teen angst, self-harming and local politics - all of which
story with an ending that keeps you guessing until the end.
are a far cry from Rowling’s previous adventures at Hogwarts.
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Aberdeen Foyer’s Prince’s Trust Team 28’s Community Project We are members of Aberdeen Foyer’s Prince’s Trust Team 28, and for part of our 12 week team programme we have to carry out a 3 week project that will benefit our local community. We decided to renovate the caravan shop at the Lido. This is how we did it… Before we could start the project we, as a team, had to decide on how to raise the money we would need to complete it. We came up with the idea of having a quiz night, so on Thursday the 11th of October after asking local businesses for donations to use as prizes, we held our quiz night. We all worked together to write our own questions. This was a tough challenge, as we had to think up fun, yet challenging, questions. On the night, and although we were nervous, every member of our team read out their questions. The night was amazing and we managed to raise £250. On the Monday 15th of October we started our community project. We stripped out the shelves, the
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counters and the desk. Then we started sanding down the walls trying to get the bright orange paint off the wall. It was hard work, but by the end of the first day, we got most of it done. The second day was spent taking out all the wood from the shop and finishing off the sanding. Also, one of our team- David, slipped on his rear end and was covered in mud. It was really funny. Towards the end of the day our team leader, Bryan, gave us a bit of bad news-we needed to raise more money to help pay for the flooring. Some of the girls came up with the idea of a “Soup & Sweet”, so half of the team went off and prepared for that, whilst the other half stayed and cracked on with the project.
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Wednesday saw us fi nish off cleaning the walls and then start the undercoating. We were feeling really good about the project because we all felt that we had done loads in a very short space of time. Tomorrow was our second fundraiser and we were all hoping that we managed to raise the extra money needed to complete the project. Thursday came and we were all at The Apex Church for our “Soup & Sweet”. Some the team had made macaroni, soup and some fi ne tasting puddings! The day was a magic success and we raised £220 in just a couple of hours. Having managed to organise 2 successful fundraisers in a short space of time gave us a massive boost of confidence and we all knew that we would be able to complete the project! With the extra money, we spent the next week painting, building and cleaning the caravan shop getting it looking nice and clean for the new owners, Peterhead Projects. On our last day, Friday 26th October, we had it all to do. We realised that our original plan for rebuilding the counter wasn’t going to work, so we had to think quick on our feet and come up with another plan. By the end of the day we’d not only managed to rebuild the counter, but it looked even better than we had imagined it would. Looking back, it’s hard to believe that we managed to complete the project in such a short space of time. We had our fall outs, our disagreements, but we managed to sort these out and come together to do something good for our local community. We wouldn’t have been able to do this project if it hadn’t been for the kind donations from local businesses, support from family & friends, guidance from our Team Leader, Assistant Team Leader & Student Wellbeing Worker. For more information about joining Prince’s Trust Team then contact the team leader, Bryan Mackay on 07930605887 or email bryanm@aberdeenfoyer.com
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Welcome to our extended recipe section. This month we have a family favourite, plus two recipes that make delicious gifts
Our latest experiment In The Kitchen saw us trying some
Choc Chip Muffins Tip!
Ingredients: 225g of Plain Flour 115g of Caster Sugar 3 large egg whites 1tsp bicarbonate of soda 3 tbsp margarine 150ml of chocolate flavoured yoghurt Pinch of Salt 1 tsp vanilla extract
Preparation: Get 12 muffin cases and place on a muffin tray Preheat your oven to 190°C, 375°F or Gas Mark 5
Why not tr ya festive flav our with white choc chips and dried cranb erries!
Get mixing: 1 In a bowl mix together the flour, bicarbonate of soda, salt. Add 6 tablespoons of the sugar and mix further. bowl whisk together your egg whites. Now add 2 Inyoura separate margarine, yoghurt, vanilla extract and mix well.
3 Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir together. your chocolate chips to the mixture. Add as many as you 4 Add like - the more the better in our house! the mixture in to the muffin cases, not filling them too 5 Spoon much!
6 Place in to the preheated oven for around 25 minutes. 7
Once risen and a golden colour, remove from the oven and place onto a wire rack to cool.
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Choc Hazelnut truffles Saintly but sinful at the same time - it can be done! These little truffles are jam packed with goodness yet taste divine. The walnuts and flaxseeds provide omega 3 and protein while the dates are an excellent source of iron, calcium, copper and magnesium. The sustained energy release of the fructose will help you avoid the energy dip you get from refined sugars and keep you going while you tackle the last minute Christmas shopping. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans, and so delicious that everyone will want to try them!
Ingredients: ½ cup of ground walnuts ½ cup of ground hazelnuts tablespoon of wheat germ tablespoon of ground flaxseeds tablespoon of cocoa powder cup of dates 3-4 tablespoons soy or hazelnut milk 1 tablespoon maple syrup desiccated coconut
Get mixing: 1
In a large bowl, mix together the nuts, wheat germ, flax seeds and
cocoa powder.
2
Transfer to your food processor/blender and add the dates, milk
3
Pulse it to combine all the ingredients. If the mix is too wet just add
4
Roll into balls and cover with the coconut. Put in the fridge for a
and maple syrup.
more flax seed or wheat germ.
couple of hours to set.
Tip!
if you’re not using wheat germ , use less milk to stop the mix becoming too wet.
Recipe by Clare Crossan of WordPlay. Clare’s a freelance copywriter, editor and journalist, and a creative vegan cook! Visit www.word-play.org.uk for more info
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Cheesy jalapeðo & tomato biscuits These always go down well as gifts in my family. They have a soft texture and one biscuit is never enough!
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups plain flour 8oz cheddar cheese, grated ½ cup butter or margarine ½ tsp salt
Get mixing:
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½ tsp black pepper ¼ cup green jalapeño chillies, patted dry and chopped ¼ cup sundried tomatoes, patted dry and chopped
In a food processor combine the butter and seasoning until thoroughly blended. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour and cheese. Slowly add the flour and cheese mix to the butter mix until it forms a dough and clears the sides of the processor. Add a little water if the mix is too dry.
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Halve the dough and fold the chillies into one half and the tomatoes into the
4
Shape the two doughs into thick discs, wrap in cling film and chill in the fridge
other half.
for at least an hour (you can leave it overnight if you want to make the dough the day before).
Tip!
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Roll out the dough and use a cookie cutter to cut out the biscuits – I use Christmas cookie cutters like stars, holly and Christmas tree shapes. Bake at 180°C for about 12-15 minutes until golden.
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Once cooled, wrap in cellophane bags tied with ribbon or pack in small tins to give as gifts. They’ll keep fresh for 3-4 days, if you can resist them that long!
Recipe provided by Fiona Robertson
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what’s on
Until 12th January 2013 Peterhead Olympics, Arbuthnot Museum 4th December Start Up Awareness – Business Gateway, Burnside Business Centre 9.30am - 12.30pm Business Planning – Business Gateway, Burnside Business Centre 1.30pm - 4.30pm 8th December Community Market, Drummers Corner 10am - 3.30pm Peterhead Panto – Sleeping Beauty, Community Centre Theatre 2pm & 7pm
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10th - 14th December Peterhead Panto – Sleeping Beauty, Community Centre Theatre 7pm 12th December Bookkeeping – Business Gateway, Burnside Business Centre 9.30am - 12.30pm Princes Trust Team 28 Final Presentation, Palace Hotel, Peterhead 6.30pm - 9.30pm See article on page 10 & 11 for more info 22nd December Community Market, Drummers Corner 10am - 3.30pm
1st December Community Market, Drummers Corner 10am - 3.30pm Buchanhaven School Christmas Sale / Soup & Sweet, Buchanhaven School 11.30am - 2.30pm ZionKids Christmas Fayre, Zion, Skelton Street 11.30am - 3.30pm Sea Cadets Soup & Sweet, Sea Cadet Hut 11.30am - 2pm Buchanhaven Heritage Society Christmas Arts, Crafts & Performing Arts, Buchanhaven Community Centre 11am - 3pm Christmassy Open Mic, Symposium Coffee House 7pm - 10pm
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15th December Community Market, Drummers Corner 10am - 3.30pm Peterhead Panto – Sleeping Beauty, Community Centre Theatre 2pm – 7pm 18th December Bookbug Rhymetime, Peterhead Library 10am
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25th December Merry Christmas from Your Town Centre!
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What’s On in
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1st December Fraserburgh Wildlife Explorers Club Christmas Party, Loch of Strathbeg 11am New members welcome. Call 01346 532017 for more info. Kinnaird Head Lighthouse 225th Birthday! Fraserburgh Feed The Birds, Aden Country Park, Mintlaw 8th - 9th December Holly Fest and the Elves Toy Factory, Drum Castle 11am - 4pm Entry fee applicable. Visit www.NTS.org.uk for more details
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3rd December Christmas Card Making, Cruden Bay Library 5pm Free Event. Adult supervision required. Call 01779 812815 for more info. 5th - 8th December Cruden Bay Panto – Aladdin, Cruden Bay Village Hall 7.30pm Tickets on sale from Cruden Bay Post Office
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9th December Christmas Fair at Aden Park, Aden Country Park, Mintlaw 11am
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19th December Aberdeen College Christmas Fair, Gallowgate, Aberdeen 10am - 3pm
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22nd - 23rd December Last weekend for Christmas Shopping!
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What’s On
Out & About
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31st December Happy Hogmany from Your Town Centre!
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What’s On: Looking ahead to 2013 All Year
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Keep up to date with events that are happening in and around Peterhead by visiting our calendar over at our website: www.YourTownCentre.co.uk/calendar You can also follow us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/YourTownCentre or on Twitter @YourTownCentre
Peterhead Community Market
All Year
Peterhead Scottish Week
July 2013
Usually on the 1st Saturday of each Month,
The 52nd year of Peterhead Scottish Week kicks
Peterhead Community Market is set to continue
off on Saturday 20th July 2013. Keep watching
in Drummers Corner. Browse round the various
for news of events planned for the week long
stalls on offer each month.
gala.
Organised by Peterhead Projects.
Info: www.PeterheadScottishWeek.org
Peterhead Harbour Open Day
Aug 2013
Peterhead Today
Oct 2013
A fun and popular day for all the family with
Following on from the taster exhibition in
many traders, stalls, music and more at the old
August, the full Peterhead Today project will
fishmarket. For more information visit
be exhibited in the Gallery Space in Arbuthnot
www.PeterheadHarbourOpenDay.co.uk
Museum during October 2013. For all the
or follow on Twitter @HarbourOpenDay
pictures to date visit www.PeterheadToday.com
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Arts, Crafts & Performing Arts On Saturday 1st December, the Buchanhaven Heritage Society opens the doors of the Buchanhaven Community Centre for Arts, Crafts and Performing Arts between 11am and 3pm. There will be a wide range of art on display showing local scenes, wildlife and more from local artists. Browse the stalls of local crafters for that stocking fi ller, something special for a family member or even a little present to yourself!
playing some traditional Scottish music. The Salvation Army will be along later in the day playing and singing some carols to spread some cheer. Have you written your letter to Santa yet? If you have, take it down and post in the new mail box at the centre. You never know, you might just meet the man himself! Those from the Buchanhaven Heritage Society can’t wait to welcome you all. Bring your family and friends and enjoy the day which has something for everyone.
Betty Bell will be there with confectionery and festive preserves, ideal for those nibbles over the festive period. Visitors will also be able to sit and enjoy a tea or coffee with a fi ne piece whilst being entertained by musicians 20 • www.YourtownCentre.co.uk • december 2012 - January 2013
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Shop Local This month we decided to take a look at
footwear and sportswear. Directly across the
shopping locally. All over the UK, there
road is Homestyle where you can make your
is a lot of negativity about the decline of
home a home with furniture, homeware and
town centres and the closure of shops.
accessories. Walking up in to town, Robert
Unfortunately Peterhead does not escape
Emslies is next with jewellery and gifts for
these threats and whilst there are vacant
the home. Little Shoe Bootique is on the
premises, there are many more that are open.
other side with a range of footwear for the little ones. Back across and continuing in
Your Town Centre had a walk round recently
to town is Aileens with a range of gifts and
to get a flavour of the local independent
childrenswear.
retailers that are on our high streets. On Queen Street there is Justrite for clothes,
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this Christmas Walking up on to Chapel Street we came to
a huge range of gifts for all, things for the
Scallywags for childrenswear with Heels
home, cards and Thorntons Chocolates. Next
and Handbags next door. Dorothy Jacks is
door is Andrew Beggs, a footwear retailer for
across the way and stocks a huge range of
all ages that has been in Peterhead for many
womenswear for all ages. Moving round on to
years.
Marischal Street, Ace Computing is a large store with computing goods from mouse
Moving down the pedestrianised area takes
mats to Apple products. If you walk back
us to DFS Sports on the corner of Thistle
down towards the centre and Drummers
Street. A sports fashion retailer in footwear,
Corner, Something Special and Hallmark
sportswear and sports items.
Peterhead is again a large store with
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Continuing along Thistle Street takes you
Ok, so maybe Peterhead does not have
to Peterhead Flower Shop which provides
everything that everyone would like, but
flowers and other decorations for your home
there is certainly plenty of choice. So why
as well as little Christmas Trees.
not take a moment and think what you may be able to buy from our retailers in the town
This is really just a taste of the shopping
centre. You might just be surprised!
available in Peterhead town centre with other retailers such as Nickel & Dime,
Local shops are not just for Christmas. They
Paws and Claws, Voilets, M&Co, Argos,
are here to stay, but only if we use them.
Dorothy Perkins, H.Samuels, SemiChem, Superdrug, Boots, Timpsons, Foot Factory, Oops a Daisy, M&B’s, Glendaveny, Wisemans, Donalds and much more!
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New Year, New Start by Heather Stephen
Jack Frost may be nibbling at your toes, but that doesn’t mean you should put your health and fitness on ice. It may be tempting to turn your attentions to comfort food and snuggle up in front of the TV, but as little as 20 minutes a day of exercise is enough to benefit your waistline and your health. With these simple tips we aim to help make 2013 the year that you stick to those New Year resolutions and help you gain confidence and maybe even that million dollar body. Ok, so it’s the New Year. It’s time to turn your resolutions in to reality. Firstly don’t try to change everything at once, set realistic goals that are achievable and you will be much more likely to stick to them. You don’t need to suddenly start eating a diet of carrots and kale and you don’t need to be exercising every minute of the day. Cut out foods that are bad for you gradually, and increases your activity by joining an exercise class a couple of times a week. You’ll soon feel the difference and want to do more. There are many different classes out there to choose from. If you like to dance and have fun Zumba® will be right up your street, combining Latin and world music it’s a fun and effective workout system. Anyone can join the party! If you’re looking for all over body toning with combined cardio with resistance training why not give Kettlercise a try. It’s an effective fat burning class that gives rapid results for fat loss and toned bodies. Working in a group will keep you motivated and these are just some examples of group exercise. If you find classes are not your thing why not try a gym. The instructors will devise a program tailored to your needs and you’ll be dropping inches in no time. Keep active throughout the day to keep your body in fat burning mode. You could also take the stairs instead of the lift, cycle or walk instead of driving, do the housework with extra vigour...
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This new year why not ditch the diets and discover a new healthy eating plan. The trouble with diets is they feel temporary. We follow them for a month or two lose a few pounds then go back to eating unhealthy. Unfortunately this leads to yo-yo effect and the pounds slowly creep back on. Instead try to eat clean. At the heart of any healthy diet should be plenty of fruit and vegetables. Every day eat at least two veg, two fruits and a large bowl of green leaves. Aim for as many varieties you can, especially of veg. Carbohydrate is our main source of energy and almost half our calories should come from unrefined carbohydrates such as wholemeal bread and pasta, brown rice and oats. Protein is needed by the body for growth and maintenance. Try to eat a portion of protein at every meal. Meat, eggs, fish, nuts and dairy are all good sources. Always eat breakfast, as those who do tend to be slimmer and eat healthier overall. As long as you eat the right things 80% of the time, it doesn’t matter if you indulge in the odd slice of cake or bar of chocolate now and then - just don’t go overboard. Do not give up; it’s normal to have “off ” days. And one bad day is not going to undo all the good work. Just pick where you left off.
You can contact me through my website www.KettlerciseWithHeather.com or find me on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/KettlerciseWithHeather
Join me at one of my classes: Monday 9.30am Kettlercise Tuesday 5.30pm Kettlercise Wednesday 9.30am zumba Wednesday 11am Kettlercise Thursday 7pm zumba Friday 6pm Kettlercise
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clubs & groups
Clubs & Groups From dance to archery, and photography to flowers, here’s all you need to know to get involved
1st Peterhead Beaver Scout Colony Beaver Scouts for ages 6-8 Thursday 6pm Middleton Scout Hut 1st Peterhead Cub Scout Pack Cub Scouts for ages 8 to 10+ Monday 6:30pm Middleton Scout Hut 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 Doric Bowmen – Archery Club All Ages Friday 6:30pm - 9:30pm & Sunday 1pm - 4pm Contact Tracy McGarry on dbarchery@live.co.uk Peterhead & District Round Table Monday 7:30pm 2nd & 4th Mondays of the Month, September to June The Albert Hotel Peterhead & District Floral Art Club 16 Years and Upwards Every 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:30pm September to June excluding January Palace Hotel Peterhead Bowling Club Monday to Saturday 1:45pm & 6pm Daily fee for visitors St Marys Bowling Green, St Mary Street
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clubs & groups
Peterhead Sailing Club & Sailing School Between April and November each year At the Lido Visit www.peterheadsailingclub.com for more information
The T Club The Special Needs Tuesday Club Tuesday 6.30pm to 8.30pm Buchanhaven Hearts Social Club Contact 07825 222779 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
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
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
Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers Various days and times Contact Elizabeth Milne on 01779 490138 for details
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 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 Monday nights 7pm - 9pm Buchanhaven Primary School £2 to help cover costs. Tuition is free. Contact 07717 640549 for more information
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 Lawrence Dance Academy 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
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Eilidh Whiteford MP for Banff & Buchan Constituency
Can I help you? Eilidh Whiteford, Member of the Westminster Parliament for Banff & Buchan Constituency is here to help you. If you are resident in Banff & Buchan you can contact Eilidh in a number of ways: By E-mail: eilidh.whiteford.mp@parliament.uk By Internet Form: www.eilidhwhiteford.info In Person: Eilidh holds regular surgeries across Banff & Buchan – check local press and Your Town Centre for details Eilidh Whiteford MP can be contacted via her Constituency Office in the following ways: By Telephone 01779 822022 By Fax: 01779 822025 By Post: Unit 7, Burnside Business Centre, Burnside Road, Peterhead AB42 3AW
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STEWART STEVENSON MSP for Banffshire & Buchan Coast Constituency
Stewart Stevenson MSP will be available for consultation with constituents in the following communities: Friday 14th December 2012 PETERHEAD
Please telephone 01779 470444 for an appointment time. Stewart Stevenson MSP can also be contacted by writing to: Unit 8 Burnside Business Centre, Burnside Road, Peterhead AB42 3AW e-mail: msp@stewartstevenson.net web: www.stewartstevenson.net
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useful info
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
Term dates
Useful Websites
School breaks up for Christmas on Friday 21st December
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and returns after the New Year on Monday the 7th of January 2013.
www.Aberdeenshire.gov.uk www.nhs24.com
Mid-Term is Monday 11th February 2013. Tuesday 12th and
www.Grampian.Police.uk
Wednesday 13th are In-Service days.
www.PeterheadProjects.co.uk www.AberdeenshireArts.org.uk
Schools break up for Easter on Friday 29th March 2013 and return on Monday 15th April 2013.
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Sunday 17 February 2013 is World Community Arts Day and from 14 - 20 February we’re celebrating the wonderful voluntary cultural activity taking place across Aberdeenshire in arts venues, museums, libraries, community halls and beyond.
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