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A note from Sue…Welcome back to autumn issue of the Deeside gazette.

British Food Fortnight is on and so is the Food and Fiddle Fortnight! What better way to celebrate food than with music. There is plenty for you to go and see in and around Banchory. The golfing ladies of Banchory have done well this season and the Banchory Singers have returned to their weekly rehearsals on a Wednesday. If you want to keep fit then there is no better way than Boxercise. A new class has started at Crathes Hall and once my broken toe is mended I’ll definitely be along – maybe see you there.

The crafting community are always busy making things but there is usually a big surge to have Christmas goodies ready for you to buy. Look out for local fairs going on as there will be plenty in the coming months.

Speaking of the “C” word – where do you do your shopping for Christmas? Is it locally? Is it online? Is it in Aberdeen at the shopping centres? In a bid to let you see what the local shops have to offer this Christmas we are embarking on our Christmas products page. It is an opportunity for local businesses to show you their original, unique, quirky gifts for Christmas. Let’s get people out of the shopping centres and into the local shops this Christmas. If you have some photos of your products please send them in with a description and price and we’ll compile our Christmas gift guide for the local area. Obviously you might get a better response if you are advertising but happy to support ALL local shops. So get snapping. Send your images to [email protected] before 30 October!

Now it’s time to refill your cuppa and enjoy the rest of the magazine.

Until next time,

Sue

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Banchory Singers have returned to their weekly rehearsals on Wednesday evenings from 7.30pm until 9.30pm.and now enjoy meeting in the newly refurbished West Church.

The community choir, flourishing under the leadership of Dr Tara Leiper is always

delighted to welcome new members.

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Ladies Section held an invitation day on Thursday 7th August which was attended by 64 ladies. Following the golf games, the ladies were treated to a fabulous buffet by Elaine of Elm Catering. The course was in excellent condition and the scores were reflective of that.

Clockwise from top left -Joanna D'Onghia, Ruth Lyon, June Robertson, Susan Black, Lesley Nicol, Mel McCrory, Rhona Pirie, Cindy Ramage.Tricia Hallwell and Carmen Eakin,

Prizes for the day were very kindly donated by the Burnett Arms Hotel, Scott Skinners and Carlton House Hair Stylists.

We really do appreciate your support.

Many thanks Kathleen Taylor (Lady Captain)

Grant Centenary SpoonsThis year was the 10th Anniversary of the Grant Centenary Spoons – presented by Lesley Grant a former Lady Captain and multiple winner of the Club Championship! It is a stoke play competition using only 5 clubs so one has to choose wisely! This year on the 28th August, the trophy winner was Colleen Young with a net 70 narrowly beating Judith Carr on the back nine (who also had the same score). There were 25

ladies who braved the elements as play commenced in a heavy downpour but luckily the weather improved as the day went on! A celebration cake was enjoyed by all who played and Lesley not only received a lovely bunch of flowers but also had a buggy ride out on the course for a photo session! Many thanks go to Lesley for her continued support of the club and congratulations to Colleen on her victory.

Photo : Lesley and Colleen.

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Great food and drink and innovative interior design were the subjects of discussion at the Dining Club facilitated by the Grampian Food Forum on Monday, September 8.

General Manager Robbie Mitchell welcomed over eighty Forum guests to the newly refurbished Banchory Lodge Hotel and tempted them with a variety of tasters ably presented in the theme of a busy street market.

Existing and local suppliers to the Hotel include Deeside Brewery, Deeside Mineral Water, Devenick Dairy, Balmakewan Farm Shop, HM Sheridan’s, Rizza’s, Braehead Foods, Corney and Barrow, Blue Flag, and Turriff’s.

Martin Simpson, Managing Director at Deeside Mineral Water commented “It’s wonderful to be at Banchory Lodge and see it looking so good. The style is first class and sure to attract visitors and we are delighted to supply them.

“The collaboration encouraged by the Forum allows for introductions to be made between suppliers and potential new customers which is great for business.”

Peter Walker, General Manager of Meldrum House addressed guests on behalf of the Forum stressing the importance of the Dining Club and its role in promoting the greater use of local produce in the region’s eating establishments.

Grampian Food Forum activities are open to all those

involved in food and drink in Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen City and Moray. Small Business to international companies are invited to participate.

For further details please email [email protected] or contact Elizabeth Mathie on 01224 664334.

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Falling over Food and FiddlesA splendid summer followed by a glorious autumn – or Fall as they say in the USA – and fall is what I do, for autumn every year. I’m inspired by the colours, the sounds, the smells and tastes that make autumn such a special season, and to celebrate this most evocative of times, Visit Royal Deeside are hosting the second annual Food and Fiddle Fortnight. This two week festival is chock-full of events dedicated to showcasing the local produce, artisans, natural musical talent and independent cafes, restaurants and hotels that are studded throughout the region.

The area will be well-represented, with events from Banchory to Braemar, including Tarland and Finzean to name but a few of the towns and villages taking part.

Woodend Barn have the fantastic Old Dance Band (who are anything but – old I mean) and Buchanans Bistro are hosting local folk musicians to complement their Fiddler’s Board, and a chance to taste their craft beers. Braemar Castle continue the tasting theme with gins and whiskies in the Castle Dining Room, accompanied by local musical talent.

Traditional music sessions can often be hard to find but there is talent a-plenty on Deeside

during October. Raemoir House Hotel are holding a special evening with David Anderson in their marquee, sessions can be found at the Aberdeen Arms in Tarland, the Boat Inn in Aboyne and the Deeside Activity Park near Lumphanan. Many of the food destinations on our map will also feature local musicians as an added bonus.

Traditional Sunday lunches are also on the programme from the Deeside Activity Park and a three course buffet supper at the Finzean Farm Shop starring venison, with young local pipers and fiddlers to help your digestion!

We are proud of our local markets and during the Food & Fiddle fortnight there are two weekly Torphins markets at Platform 22, as well as a Banchory Market in Bellfield Park which will be celebrating with pumpkin carving and local musicians. Strachans of Aboyne will be showcasing a wide variety of local businesses and operating as a hub for the two-week festival.

Glendavan House – a splendid 5 star bed and breakfast nestled near to the Burn o’Vat in Dinnet, is offering a Highland Hamper and Bagpipe Breakfast combination – apparently bagpipes are the Queen’s alarm clock and if it’s good enough for Balmoral…

The final weekend of the festival is an extravaganza of food and fiddles, starting with a walk in the hills guided by mountain rescue’s Ian Murray, serenaded by Paul Anderson and fed by the Station Restaurant in Ballater, then a ceilidh & concert in Tarland with the New Distillery Ceilidh Band featuring Alasdair Johnston and finally a Landrover Safari through the breathtaking scenery of the Glen Tanar estate topped off with a venison BBQ at Etnach.

We will be out and about promoting the Food & Fiddle fortnight during September, so if you see a person-sized pumpkin and fiddle or some such nonsense disappearing round a corner – don’t say I didn’t warn you!

Up to date information on events can be found at www.visitroyaldeeside.com, you can also keep up to date with what’s happening on Facebook and Twitter – hope to see you all there!

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Thursday 2 Oct 9pm Traditional Music Night at the Boat Inn, musicians & spectators welcome. 013398 86137

Friday 3 Oct 10-3pm Pop-up café at Kincardine Castle coffee, lunches & afternoon teas. Walled garden, walks, plant & produce sales. 013398 84225 [email protected]

Steak & Seafood night at Belwade Farm (World Horse Welfare) with live music 013398 85398 or [email protected]

Highland Hamper & Bagpipe Breakfast at Glendavan House. Call Rebecca on 013398 81610 or [email protected] 10% discount available during F&FF, see ad for details.

5-8pm Artistic taste at Butterworth Gallery. Taste Cambus o’May cheeses and beers from Deeside Brewery, amongst the sights of Royal Deeside. Register at our online Gallery www.thebutterworthgal-lery.com 013398 86104

8.00-11.00pm Live Music with Willie Campbell from the Isle of Lewis at the Keiller Lounge at Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Craigendarroch. Free entry

Saturday 4 Oct 10-3pm Food for Thought, Exploring Science & Technology conference at St. Ternan’s Episcopal Church, Banchory. Reservations required for catering 01330 822783 or [email protected]

3-5pm Live music at Riverside Cottage Café 013397 55126

Sunday 5 Oct 12.30-2.30pm Sunday at Buchanans Bistro live music sessions & Fiddlers Platter – smoked pheasant pot pie, Cambus o’May cheese, Atholl Brose jelly & Bistro Beer 01330 826530 www.buchananfood.com

12-2.30pm Sunday Lunch carvery at Deeside Activity Park featuring their very own Cairnton Beef 013398 83536

7 for 7.30pm “Dinner with a Diva” Banchory Lodge Hotel with performance from Fiona Kelly from “The Voice 2014” two course dinner £27.50. Booking essential 01330 822625

Monday 6 Oct 5.30-6.30pm & 7.00-8.00pm Malt Whisky tasting with Gordon Muir at Hilton Grand Vacations Club, Craigendarroch £10 pay on the day. Book at Country Club reception or 013397 53435

Tuesday 7 Oct Traditional Music Session at the Aberdeen Arms with talented local musicians and free stovies. This session has been running for 11 years and you might even see a famous face or two!

Wednesday 8 Oct 10am – 2pm Weekly market at Platform 22, Torphins featuring local produce and crafts, live music and pumpkin carving. 013398 82807 follow on Facebook

Wed 8 & Thur 9 Oct 5-8pm Wed, 10am – 4pm Thu. Sale at the Coo in support of Children 1st at the Coo Cathedral. Shopping with a difference, café & live musicians. £5 Wed inc. glass of wine, £3 Thursday.

Thursday 9 Oct 7.30–9.30pm Whisky tasting in the Dining Room at Braemar Castle from Aberdeenshire distilleries and beyond, accompanied by local musicians. Booking essential 013397 41219 or [email protected]

7pm Bistro beer & pie tasting at Buchanans Bistro with traditional music. Tickets £25 01330 826530 www.buchananfood.com

Thursday 9 Oct 7.30pm Sicilian inspired food & wine, hosting by John Chalmers of Enotria at Season restaurant, Dee St., Banchory. £25 01330 538135 [email protected]

8.00-9.30pm Family Quiz & Tapas Night at Hilton Grand Vacations Club, Craigendarroch. £3.50 per tapas menu selection, 50p donation for the quiz. No reservation required.

Friday 10 Oct 7.30pm 3 course buffet supper featuring local venison, with local musicians at Finzean Farm Shop 01330 850710 £30pp

8.00-11.00pm Live Music with Schiehallion at Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Craigendarroch. Free entry



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7.30pm Company of Wolves–Seven Hungers (physical theatre) Woodend Barn 01330 825431 www.woodendbarn.co.uk

7.30-9.30pm Craft gin tasting in the Dining Room at Braemar Castle in association with Deeside Drinks Emporium with local folk musicians. Booking essential 013397 41219 or [email protected]

9pm Tom Innes plays an acoustic set at the Boat Inn. Free entry. 013398 86137 [email protected]

Saturday 11 Oct 7.30pm Raemoir House Hotel and David Anderson of Banchory Strathspey & Reel and SCaT invite you to the Marquee for an evening session of fiddles, folk music and food. £10 including stovies for pre-booked tickets, £15 on the door (space permitting) 01330 824884 [email protected]

Live music at Riverside Cottage Café 013397 55126

Sunday 12 Oct 12.30-2.30pm Sunday at Buchanans Bistro live music sessions & special Fiddlers Platter – smoked pheasant pot pie, Cambus o’May cheese, Atholl Brose jelly & Bistro Beer 01330 826530 www.buchananfood.com

Monday 13 Oct 5.30-6.30pm & 7.00-8.00pm Malt Whisky tasting with Gordon Muir at Hilton Grand Vacations Club, Craigendarroch £10 pay on the day. Book at Country Club reception or 013397 53435

Tuesday 14 Oct Traditional Music Session at the Aberdeen Arms with talented local musicians and free stovies. This session has been running for 11 years and you might even see a famous face or two!

Wednesday 15 Oct Family fun & music day at Belwade Farm. Treasure hunt, interactive music sessions, farm tours. 013398 85398 or [email protected]

10am – 2pm Weekly market at Platform 22, Torphins featuring local produce and crafts, live music and pumpkin carving. 013398 82807 follow on Facebook

Thursday 16 Oct 7.30-9.30pm Craft gin tasting in the Dining Room at Braemar Castle in association with Deeside Drinks Emporium with local folk musicians. Booking essential 013397 41219 or [email protected]

8.00-9.30pm Family Quiz & Tapas Night at Hilton Grand Vacations Club, Craigendarroch. £3.50 per tapas menu selection, 50p donation for the quiz. No reservation required.

Thursday 16 Oct 7.30-9.30pm Deeside Doric Dirl’, an evening of traditional music, song, dance and recitations at Deeside Activity Park. £12.50 including Cairnton Aberdeen Angus stovies 013398 83536 www.deesideactivityp-ark.com

Friday 17 Oct 8pm The Old Dance School (live music concert) Woodend Barn 01330 825431 www.woodendbarn.co.uk


7.30–9.30pm Whisky tasting in the Dining Room at Braemar Castle from Aberdeenshire distilleries and beyond, accompanied by local musicians. Booking essential 013397 41219 or [email protected]

8.00-11.00pm Live Music with Dead Grateful at Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Craigendarroch. Free entry

Saturday 18 Oct 7.30pm Gordon Buchanan - Talk “Lost Adventures” at Woodend Barn 01330 825431 www.woodendbarn.co.uk

9am – 1pm Banchory Farmer’s Market in Bellfield Car Park. Cookery demo and pumpkin carving as well as fresh and local produce in the centre of Banchory. Follow on Facebook

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Please double-check dates and times as they may have changed since print dateLive music at Riverside Cottage Café with Cambus o’May cheese and Crannach bread 013397 55126

12 noon Food, Fiddle & Folklore - guided walk with Ian Murray punctuated by fiddle performances from Paul Anderson. Finish at the Station Hotel in Ballater for dinner and more music. £60 inc. dinner, booking essential 013397 55050

7.30pm The New Distillery Ceilidh Band with special guests. MacRobert Hall, Tarland. Tickets £10 from Aberdeen Arms & Spar, Tarland or [email protected]

Sunday 19 Oct 12.30-2.30pm Sunday at Buchanans Bistro live music sessions & special Fiddlers Platter – smoked pheasant pot pie, Cambus o’May cheese, Atholl Brose jelly & Bistro Beer 01330 826530

10.30–2.30pm Landrover Safari with venison BBQ on Glentanar Estate £65 pp booking essential 013398 86451 or [email protected]

3pm Cunning Little Vixen (opera screening from Glyndebourne) Woodend Barn 01330 825431

Every day Strachans of Aboyne will showcase the wealth of local produce on Deeside, with different displays throughout the fortnight. Main St., Aboyne 013398 86121

2.30-4.30pm Great Scots! Afternoon Tea served in the Keiller Lounge at Hilton Grand Vacations Club, Craigendarroch £8.95 adult, £3.95 child no reservations required.

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Garden View Blooms from bulbs

It may seem early to begin planning next year’s spring and summer colour, but it is essential to get bulbs planted this month (with the exception of Tulips which should be planted in November).

The history of bulbs can almost be traced back to the beginning of man, when they would most certainly have been used as food. We know that the ancient Egyptians grew onions and that potatoes (technically tubers) have been cultivated in South America for thousands of years. I wonder what these early people would think to the use of our ornamental onions, such as Allium ‘Pinball Wizard’, grown for their show stopping flowers!

Most of the usual subjects including Allium bulbs can be planted right now, and range in price from the very cheap tiny bulbs of Allium sphaerocephalon, to the more rare and expensive giant heads of Allium schubertii. Most kinds of Alliums enjoy a position in full sun, but if you have a very dry and shaded border such as that under a large tree, then try Allium ursinum, more commonly known as wild garlic. Its beautiful lush, low growing green foliage makes a great foil for a woodland setting, as well as producing a mass of white globular flowers borne on short stems.

When buying and planting bulbs, try and follow these general rules:Wear gloves when handling, as some are toxic and can cause skin irritationsTry and buy them loose so you can feel them. Give each a gentle squeeze and check they are firm. Reject any which are not, or appear to have shrivelled, and those showing any

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sign of mould (normally grey/blue in colour).Reject any showing excess signs of growth, with either long or pale stems. Bulbs should not be showing any sign of growth, but a short tip is okDamaged or split bulbs should not be selected

Plant using a bulb planter, allowing a hole twice the diameter of the bulb and about 3 times the depth, but I would advise to research it as each variety is different.

Place a little bone meal in the hole for good root development

Bulbs can also be grown from seed. They take a good few years to flower, around five in my experience, but it’s very satisfying when they

finally do and you can even have a go at cross pollinating to make your own varieties.

Other favourites of mine are:

Tulip ‘Prinses Irene’ an exquisite orange and purple flower

Narcissus ‘Thalia’ a white and scented daffodil

Galtonia, an imposing 60cm tall with grass like foliage and a 90cm high flower spike in white

Chionodoxa, with around 10 blue blooms per stalk, this is a small but cheery bulb

Enjoy your garden Lee



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British Food Fortnight20th September – 5th October

Name a British dish. Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding? Shepherds’ pie? Spotted dick?

Now ask your child to name a traditional British dish. Can they?

In recent years we have become a multi-cultural society and we’ve happily adopted pasta from Italy, curry, from India and noodles from China. While we should be proud of the fact that we’ve welcomed and assimilated these new tastes, we seem to be in danger of forgetting or ignoring our own national and regional dishes.

It’s a sad fact that many British school children (and almost as many adults)have little or no knowledge of our culinary heritage in spite of it being rich and varied.

British Food Fortnight exists to put British food firmly in the spotlight. It aims to encourage us to enjoy fresh, seasonal produce and regional dishes. To this end it takes place during harvest time, which is the traditional time for celebrating food. This year it also has the additional aim of helping our children to discover all that’s wonderful about British food.

The theme is Bringing Home the Harvest. Many schools are participating with the aim of teaching children how to prepare simple meals from fresh, seasonal ingredients. High street shops, farm shops and delicatessens will also be joining in, stocking British produce and running tasting sessions and cookery demonstrations.

There will be special events in care homes for the elderly, scrumptious servings of British food in garden centre cafes, patriotic menus in hospitals, family feasts in children’s centres and lots of fun food and drink festivals and country

fairs.

With global warming rarely out of the news these days it’s reassuring to know that buying locally farmed, seasonal produce is the most eco-friendly choice too. It’s comforting to know that by buying British we’re doing our bit to save the planet.

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During British Food FortnightVisit a local farmers’ market.Discover your local farm shop.Sign up to a local veg-box schemeShop for and cook at least one traditional or regional dish with your children.Visit a participating restaurant or pub and try a British dish you’ve never tried before.

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Preparation time: 15 minsCooking time: 30 minsServes: 4

Ingredients4 large Golden Delicious Apples1 splash Lemon Juice85g Walnuts, halved1 tbsp Raisins1 tbsp Soft Light Brown Sugar25g Butter¼ tsp Ground Cinnamon

MethodPreheat the oven to 180°C /Gas 4. Carefully cut a 2.5cm (1in) slice from the top of each apple and set aside. Using an apple corer or a small, sharp knife, remove the core from each apple.

Place the walnuts, raisins, sugar, butter, and cinnamon into a food processor and pulse several times, to produce a coarse, textured mixture. If you don’t have a food processor, chop the walnuts roughly and mix thoroughly with the other ingredients.

Stuff each apple cavity with the mixture and replace the reserved tops. Arrange the apples in a shallow, ovenproof dish so that they’re upright, and then fill the pan 1cm (1/2in) deep with water.

Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the flesh is tender when pierced with the point of a knife. When slightly cooled, carefully remove the apples from the baking dish, transfer them to serving plates, and serve hot with crème fraiche or ice cream.

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Jam Today…Autumn is the perfect time to start preserving. You can use home grown fruits or those you’ve foraged amongst the hedgerows. Preserving is relatively easy. Once the fruit has been picked, washed and prepared, you just need some simple equipment to turn it into marvellous produce.

You can get lots of advice from your local cook shop on what’s required, but some basics are: a large heavy based saucepan, spoons and funnels, a sugar thermometer, containers and jars, lids and labels.

The concept of preserving foods has been around since the earliest humans. To survive, ancient man had to harness nature. In frozen climates he froze seal meat on the ice. In tropical climates he dried foods in the sun. Food by its nature begins to spoil the moment it is harvested. So the ability to preserve food enabled ancient man to make roots, and live in one place and form a community.

Preservation with the use of honey or sugar was well known to the earliest cultures. It was commonplace for fruits to be kept in honey. In ancient Greece quince was mixed with honey, dried and packed tightly into jars. The Romans cooked the quince and honey producing a solid texture. As there’s not enough sunlight in Northern climates to successfully dry fruits, housewives learned to make preserves, heating the fruit with sugar, and this is the method we know today.

Whilst there is no longer a pressing survival reason for preserving, it can be very rewarding. As well as providing delightful food and drink for you to consume, you could also make your preserved fruits into lovely Christmas gifts. There are many possibilities including jams and marmalades, chutneys and pickles, and beverages such as sloe gin. Many establishments run evening classes which can help you create these and many other fabulous recipes, such as fruit butter or fruit cheese.

When preserving, you should use fruits that are sun ripened, as the process will not improve green tasteless fruit. Using fruit that has a high acid content is recommended, as it less likely to harbour bacteria. When filling jars, you should ensure they

are hot as temperature drops will increase the likelihood of bacteria forming. For the same reason, always cover your jars straight away and when the jars are cooled, you should recheck the seals and tighten lids to prevent any air entering and causing mould to form. Or you could use a waxed disc of paper and cellophane to act as a cover.

Keep your preserves in a cool, dark, dry place. Chutneys and pickles can last for around a year, and fruit liqueurs and fruits in alcohol up to two years. Once opened, store in the fridge and use quickly.

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So begins this adult fantasy novel. From the seductive opening you are drawn into the world of the circus. The mysterious circus owner, Prospero the Enchanter, otherwise known as Hector Bowen, is a magician and Le Cirque des Rêves is the greatest accomplishment of his career. Magic unfolds on every page as his circus and its assembled performers enchant and amaze its audience. Time moves differently in the circus, as the performers

appear not to age. Acrobats perform without safety nets and the audience move from one spectacle to another, created by the illusionist who transforms tents on a whim.

Fates intertwine as two young protégés must meet and compete on this unsuspecting stage. The ultimate bet will be decided after years of dedication and preparation.

Set in America and Europe in the late 1800s this novel oozes with an era that never quite existed. A steampunk retelling of the Victorian age that you will wish you could visit. The language is poetic and evocative and you will find yourself longing for the day when the circus arrives near you without warning. You too will want to wear a red scarf and join the rêveurs.

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Magic Tree House: Valley of the DinosaurBy Mary Pope Osborne

Time travel. A quest to solve. Exciting adventures. This book for young readers who are growing in confidence has all of these and much more. The first of a series of books, it follows the adventures of Jack and Annie as they discover a magic treehouse in their neighbourhood.

As the story begins Jack and Annie are chasing an imaginary monster into a nearby wood when they stumble across a solitary treehouse. Curiosity getting the better of them, they decide to explore and inside they find wonderful collection of books. Jack is drawn to a dinosaur book and before they know it the two children are transported back to the time of the dinosaurs.

Full of fascinating facts this book will

appeal to any budding palaeontologist. At ten chapters this is a nice introduction to reading without seeming too daunting. The sentence structure can be repetitive and simplistic, but I am assured by young readers that this is not a problem!

There are currently sixteen books available in the series covering different time periods and geographic locations. These along, with an interactive website, promise to engage and educate young readers for many a long school holiday.



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I Didn’t Know I Could Freeze That!Reduce your food waste. Use your freezer.

Bread – Wrap well and store somewhere it won’t get squashed. Defrost over night for the best results.

Garlic – chop and place in ice-cube trays. Cover and freeze. Keeps it fresh and stops it stinking out the fridge.

Cheese – Either freeze in a block or grate it first. Defrost thoroughly before returning to the fridge or it will become dry and crumbly.

Onions – pre-chop lots and freeze them in bags ready for use from frozen whenever you need them!

Fresh Herbs – Bags of fresh herbs often go to waste. Chop and mix with butter then freeze in small pats or cubes. Or chop and place in ice cube trays, cover with water and freeze, ready to put straight into soups and casseroles.

Eggs - You can crack them and freeze in bags for cakes or scrambled eggs. Defrost thoroughly before use. They’ll keep for up to a year.

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Music is an important part of life – nearly everyone enjoys listening to it. Yet relatively few of us have the ability to create it.

Scientists say that children who play an instrument do better academically than those who don’t. It can benefit their reading age because it enhances comprehension skills. Learning to understand beat, rhythm and scales improves their maths skills as children learn how to divide, create fractions and recognise patterns. Listening to pitch, rhythm and tempo helps to sharpen their concentration and using mnemonic devices to learn musical patterns can improve memory.

Co-ordination and motor skills are also developed as a child learns to convert written notes to movement of hands, arms and feet. This improved co-ordination and timing can benefit children in other hobbies such as dance and sports.

Children who learn as part of a group cultivate social skills as they interact with other class members. They learn to wait patiently for their turn, and show respect for others. It’s also a chance to make friends, especially if they play in a band or orchestra.

Mastering an instrument and achieving goals takes months or even years. Perseverance and patience are useful qualities developed along the way, as is self-confidence which grows further if they go on to perform in public.

Caring for their instrument teaches a child responsibility, while managing their time to ensure that practice is done regularly helps them develop organisational skills.

Finally, learning about and playing a musical instrument can help children discover the role of music in other cultures, and this familiarity from an early age helps foster open-mindedness about worlds and traditions beyond the ones they know.

If your child shows an interest in learning an instrument, be sure to choose one that excites them (my daughter was horrified to be presented with a cello when what she coveted was a

clarinet). Select an instrument that suits their ability and temperament, and make sure it produces a sound that you can tolerate for hours as you listen to them practise (I have memories of my mum banishing me to the furthest corner of the house because

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I was nine when my parents found me a piano teacher, and even though the road has not always been smooth, I am forever grateful to them for taking this decision, as I consider myself amongst the privileged few who have had the opportunity to learn an instrument and enjoy the benefits this brings.

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Pole dancers need to be in great shape, since they swing themselves around a pole to get into a variety of positions for the best routine. It’s a fun and effective way to get into shape, and can also be very sexy! Remember that there is a HUGE difference between pole dancing and stripping, so don’t be shy about checking out a class near you. You may find it’s one of the most enjoyable ways to burn calories, trim your waistline, and build long, lean muscles.

Surfing USA...but indoors!

Surfers usually have great leg muscles toned bottoms, since they’re using all these muscles to keep themselves on their boards and to guide and direct themselves in the water. Today, indoor surfing classes are popping up in gyms everywhere because this is such a fun way to stay in shape. These classes use short boards that work much like surfboards and which tone all the lower body muscles. They’re a fun and inventive way to work out and may even turn you into a serious surfer!

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What’s On AboyneTriptych ExhibitionAt Aboyne LibraryOn until Thur 25th Sept 2014

Bookbug Rhymetimes at Aboyne LibraryTuesday 23rd September 2014, 10:30 - 11:00

iPad User Group at Aboyne LibraryTuesday 23rd September 2014, 14:00

Bookbug Rhymetimes at Aboyne LibraryTuesday 30th September 2014, 10:30 - 11:00

Welcome to your Community: Aboyne LibraryTuesday 7th October 2014, 09:00 - 10:00

iPad User Group at Aboyne LibraryTuesday 21st October 2014, 14:00

Welcome to your Community: Aboyne LibraryTuesday 4th November 2014, 09:00 - 10:00

iPad User Group at Aboyne LibraryTuesday 18th November 2014, 14:00

Welcome to your Community: Aboyne LibraryTuesday 2nd December 2014, 09:00 - 10:00

iPad User Group at Aboyne LibraryTuesday 16th December 2014, 14:00

What’s OnBanchoryCastle Concert SeriesAt Drum CastleThursday 25th September 2014, 18:30 - 20:00

Bookbug for Toddlers at Banchory LibraryFriday 26th September 2014, 10:00 - 10:30

Julie FowlisAt Woodend Barn Arts CentreFriday 26th September 2014, 20:00

Harvests and HibernationAt Drum CastleSaturday 27th September 2014, 11:00 - 16:00

Saturday Storytimes at Banchory LibrarySaturday 27th September 2014, 11:00 - 11:30

Ranger Guided Adult Walk: Fungi Fact & FictionAt Crathes CastleSaturday 27th September 2014, 10:30 - 12:30

Barn Open DayAt Woodend Barn Arts CentreSaturday 27th September 2014

Old Blind DogsAt Woodend Barn Arts CentreSaturday 27th September 2014, 20:00

Harvests and HibernationAt Drum CastleSunday 28th September 2014, 11:00 - 16:00

Barn Youth Theatre 1At Woodend Barn Arts CentreTuesday 30th September 2014, 16:30 - 17:30

Barn Youth Theatre 2At Woodend Barn Arts CentreTuesday 30th September 2014, 18:30 - 20:00

Film: Jimmy’s Hall (12A)At Woodend Barn Arts CentreWednesday 1st October 2014, 19:30

Bookbug for Babies at Banchory LibraryThursday 2nd October 2014, 10:30 - 11:00

Ranger Guided Adult Walk: Fungi Fact & FictionAt Crathes CastleSunday 5th October 2014, 10:30 - 12:30

Barn Youth Theatre 1At Woodend Barn Arts CentreTuesday 7th October 2014, 16:30 - 17:30


Bookbug for Toddlers at Banchory LibraryFriday 10th October 2014, 10:00 - 10:30

Company of Wolves: Seven HungersAt Woodend Barn Arts CentreFriday 10th October 2014, 19:30

F.O.C.U.S (Festival of Crafts Unique to Scotland)At Banchory Town HallSaturday 11th October 2014, 10:00 - 16:00

Saturday Storytimes at Banchory LibraryAt Banchory LibrarySaturday 11th October 2014, 11:00 - 11:30

Company of Wolves: Seven HungersAt Woodend Barn Arts CentreSaturday 11th October 2014, 19:30

Red Note Noisy NightsAt Woodend Barn Arts CentreTuesday 14th October 2014, 18:00



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Ranger Guided Children’s Walk: Simply SquirrelsAt Crathes CastleTuesday 14th October 2014, 10:30 - 12:00

Dancelive: Van Huynh Company: Gesundheit!At Woodend Barn Arts CentreThursday 16th October 2014, 19:30

Bookbug for Babies at Banchory LibraryThursday 16th October 2014, 10:30 - 11:00

Gordon Buchanan: Lost AdventuresAt Woodend Barn Arts CentreSaturday 18th October 2014, 19:30

Scotland’s Gardens - Inchmarlo HouseAt Inchmarlo HouseSunday 19th October 2014, 13:30 - 16:30

Seasonal Dishes: Make a Bowl and Eat From It! - Ceramics for All AgesAt Woodend Barn Arts CentreTuesday 21st October 2014, 10:00 - 12:30

Barn Youth Theatre 1At Woodend Barn Arts CentreTuesday 21st October 2014, 16:30 - 17:30

Barn Youth Theatre 2At Woodend Barn Arts CentreTuesday 21st October 2014, 18:30 - 20:00

Seasonal Dishes: Make a Bowl and Eat From It! - Ceramics for All AgesAt Woodend Barn Arts CentreWednesday 22nd October 2014, 10:00 - 12:30

Seasonal Dishes: Make a Bowl and Eat From It! - Ceramics for All AgesAt Woodend Barn Arts CentreThursday 23rd October 2014, 10:00

DanceLive: SE Dance: JourneyAt Woodend Barn Arts CentreThursday 23rd October 2014, 19:00

Bookbug for Toddlers at Banchory LibraryFriday 24th October 2014, 10:00 - 10:30

Seasonal Dishes: Make a Bowl and Eat From It! - Ceramics For AdultsAt Woodend Barn Arts CentreMonday 27th October 2014, 10:00 - 13:00

Jeremy HardyAt Woodend Barn Arts CentreMonday 27th October 2014, 20:00



Young ChefsAt Woodend Barn Arts CentreWednesday 29th October 2014, 16:00 - Wednesday 19th November 2014

Bookbug for Babies at Banchory LibraryThursday 30th October 2014, 10:30 - 11:00

Exclusively Highlands Christmas FairAt Crathes CastleSaturday 1st November 2014, 10:00 - 16:00

Exclusively Highlands Christmas FairAt Crathes CastleSun 2nd November 2014, 10:00 - 16:00

Cool Art for KidsAt Woodend Barn Arts CentreMonday 3rd November 2014, 16:00 - Monday 24th November 2014

Seasonal Dishes: Make a Bowl and Eat From It! - Ceramics For AdultsAt Woodend Barn Arts CentreMonday 3rd November 2014, 10:00 - 13:00

Barn Art for TeenagersAt Woodend Barn Arts CentreMonday 3rd November 2014, 18:00 - Monday 24th November 2014

Barn Youth Theatre 1At Woodend Barn Arts CentreTuesday 4th November 2014, 16:30 - 17:30


Bookbug for Toddlers at Banchory LibraryFriday 7th November 2014, 10:00 - 10:30

Seasonal Dishes: Make a Bowl and Eat From It! - Ceramics For AdultsAt Woodend Barn Arts CentreMonday 10th November 2014, 10:00 - 13:00



Bookbug for Babies at Banchory LibraryThursday 13th November 2014, 10:30 - 11:00

F.O.C.U.S (Festival of Crafts Unique to Scotland)At Banchory Town HallSaturday 15th November 2014, 10:00 - 16:00

Dancing on SundaysAt Woodend Barn Arts CentreSunday 16th November 2014, 10:30 - 13:00

Seasonal Dishes: Make a Bowl and Eat From It! - Ceramics For AdultsAt Woodend Barn Arts CentreMonday 17th November 2014, 10:00 - 13:00



Bookbug for Toddlers at Banchory LibraryAt Banchory LibraryFriday 21st November 2014, 10:00 - 10:30

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Bookbug for Babies at Banchory LibraryThursday 27th November 2014, 10:30 - 11:00

Barn Youth Theatre 1At Woodend Barn Arts CentreTuesday 2nd December 2014, 16:30 - 17:30

Barn Youth Theatre 2At Woodend Barn Arts CentreTuesday 2nd December 2014, 18:30 - 20:00

HollyFest at Drum CastleAt Drum CastleSaturday 6th December 2014, 11:00 - 16:00

Christmas Weekend at CrathesAt Crathes CastleSaturday 6th December 2014, 10:30 - 16:00

HollyFest at Drum CastleAt Drum CastleSunday 7th December 2014, 11:00 - 16:00

Christmas Weekend at CrathesAt Crathes CastleSunday 7th December 2014, 10:30 - 16:00

Dancing on SundaysAt Woodend Barn Arts CentreSunday 7th December 2014, 10:30 - 13:00

F.O.C.U.S (Festival of Crafts Unique to Scotland)At Banchory Town HallSaturday 13th December 2014, 10:00 - 16:00

HollyFest at Drum CastleAt Drum CastleSaturday 13th December 2014, 11:00 - 16:00

HollyFest at Drum CastleAt Drum CastleSunday 14th December 2014, 11:00 - 16:00

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26 clubs and classes... 2367 (Banchory) Squadron - Air Training CorpsThe Air Training corps is a uniformed youth organisation supported by the Royal Air Force. For young people aged 13 and 17. www.2367sqn.org.uk Mon & Thur 7- 9.30pm McCombie Cadet Centre, Woodside Road, BanchoryAberdeen Patchwork & Quilting 01224 310379 The group meet monthly. Consisting of both beginners and more experienced quilters. We have speakers, demonstrations, workshops etc and would welcome new members. usually every third Wednesday in the month at Rubislaw Church Centre - 19.30-21.00 Facebook at aberdeenquilters or e: [email protected] free childrens club (Nursery to P7) www.bcfchurch.org.uk Wed, 6.00 - 7.30pm Banchory Christian Fellowship Church, Burn of Bennie, Banchory Banchory Bowling ClubDee Street Visitors Welcome Tennis and Putting also available Banchory & District Bridge ClubFor new people coming into the district, we can help with a bridge partner Tuesday, 6.50pm for 7pm start Burnett Arms Hotel, BanchoryBanchory & District Round TableFor men aged 18 - 45 years www.bad-rt.org Thursday, 7pm for 7.30pm Every 1st and 3rd Thursday, Banchory Lodge Hotel, BanchoryBanchory Boys Football Clubwww.banchoryboysclub.co.uk Last Sunday of the month, 7pm Caters for children from last year in nursery to P7 for Saturday training sessions from 10 - 11.30am at KGV Park Banchory and then for development and competitive teams from U8 to U19 levels Banchory British LegionBanchory Community Badminton ClubAll abilities and ages welcome, Friday, 10-11.30am, Banchory Sports Centre Banchory Cricket ClubCricket available from 8 years of age through to seniors Burnett Park, BanchoryBanchory East Badminton ClubFor age 14 years and upwards. Mon, 8-10pm, Banchory Academy Games HallBanchory Gymnastics ClubGirls from Primary 2 upwards. Waiting list in operation Tuesday , 3.30pm - 5pm Banchory Sports CentreBanchory Hatha YogaDalvenie Gardens Resource Centre , Wed 7-9pm Suitable for beginners and experienced Please contact Lisa Taylor [email protected] 077915 89503Banchory Morris Men Telephone 01330 822320 Lively dancing with stick, bells, etc. (and not just English, we also do Scottish dances at Crathes Village Hall - 815pm on a Tuesday.Banchory Pipeband We are a non competing pipeband who welcome complete beginners to experienced musicians of all ages. Our practice is held on Wed between 7-9pm at the Banchory Royal British Legion. Contact [email protected] for more details.Banchory Singers are a mixed voice Community Choir. Meet at the community centre at Banchory Academy Raemoir Road Banchory AB31 5TQ each Wednesday evening during school term time. 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm. Further info about the choir can be found on www.banchorysingers.co.uk

Banchory Senior Citizens ClubOur club meets at the Banchory Primary School Hall at 7.15pm on the first Tuesday of each month between Sept & June. We aim to provide an hour of musical entertainment, we also arrange a summer outing and a Christmas party. If you are 60 years plus why not contact us for more information on either of the follownig numbers - 01330-822977 or 01330 824318Banchory Sports Centre Banchory, AB315XP Phone: 01330 825269 E: [email protected]

Banchory St Ternan Football Clubwww.eteamz.com/banchorystternan Tuesday, Thursday , 7 - 9pm Games on Saturday 1pm Milton Park, Crathes Banchory Stonehaven Athletic ClubFor ages: 9 years to adult www.banchorystonehavenac.co.ukMonday Mackie Academy, Slug Road, Stonehaven, AB39 3DFBanchory Trampoline Club. We teach from Pre-School to youth, from beginner to excellence. Sessions most days at Banchory Sports Centre. Contact; John Wills at [email protected] Volleyball ClubWe are a mixed group & have an adult section (age S4 +) which meets on a Thursday evening starting at 7.30pm - 9.45pm and a junior section (ages S1 - S3) which meets on a Monday starting at 6.00pm - 7.30pm. Both groups meet in Banchory Academy games hall. The purpose is to understand & enjoy the game of volleyball and all abilities are welcome. Qualified coaches take both sessions. Find us on Facebook - Banchory Volleyball Club.Birse Community TrustExists to promote the common good of the inhabitants of Birse Parish and deliver wider public benefits. www.birsecommunitytrust.org.ukThe Old Schoolhouse, Finzean Birse Community TrustExists to promote the common good of the inhabitants of Birse Parish and deliver wider public benefits. www.birsecommunitytrust.org.uk The Old Schoolhouse, Finzean Campfield & Glassel WRI1st Tuesday of each month. September - April, 7.30pm , Glassel Hall, GlasselCity of Roses (Sweet Adelines International)Ladies singing group. Being able to read music an advantage but not neces-sary cityofroseschorus.co.uk Mon, 7.15-10.00pm Drumoak Church Hall, DrumoakCorse SWRITuesday, Evening , 3rd Tuesday of the month Corse Hall, Corse, LumphananDeeside Community TransportTwo community minibuses for hire by community groups and non-profit groups. Both 17 seats and wheelchair adaptable. Charges are £1.00 per mile (as at July 2012), with a minimum invoice of £20.00.Deeside Gliding ClubInstruction available to all ages groups (subject to a minimum weight / height) in flying gliders. New members welcome www.deesideglidingclub.co.ukDeeside Heritage SocietyDisabled access. Members and guests welcome. Tea and Coffee available. Third Wednesday of month, September to March, Bowling Club Pavilion

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Daoist Tai Chi Master visits DeesideChen Lisheng, Daoist priest and 15th generation Wudang gongfu master visited Banchory and Stonehaven at the end of August. His visit was hosted by Jane Innes, principal instructor of Tai Chi Aberdeenshire as part of a cultural exchange.

Jane Innes has practised Tai Chi and Chi Gong for 17 years and has been teaching since 2005. She visits China regularly where she has been studying Wudang Taiji Quan and Daoist health cultivation with Master Chen Lisheng since 2009.

Chen Lisheng is a highly regarded teacher of Tai Chi Chuan and Chi Gong and it was a wonderful opportunity to meet Sifu Chen and practice Wudang Five Animal Chi Gong. This is a series of five short routines, each routine broken down into simple movements and students can easily obtain the basic outline in a few sessions.

Millions of people worldwide recognise the benefits of Tai Chi and Chi Gong practice, Chen Lisheng's visit has been a golden opportunity to learn more about Daoist health practices through exercise and meditation.

More information about Tai Chi and Chi Gong is available on www.taichiaberdeenshire.co.uk or contact Jane on 01330 822608.

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28 clubs and classes... Deeside Hillwalking ClubAn informal but active group, based around Banchory who focus on climbing munros and corbetts around Scotland. Minimum age 18 years We have a programme of events throughout the year, meeting approximately every 3rd weekendDeeside - Upstage ProductionsNow rehearsing and performing in Aboyne: [email protected] Rugby Football Club Membership is open to all abilities and ages. Games and training at Woodend Playing Fields, Banchory. For Matches and Training Times www.deeside-rfc.co.ukDeeside School of DanceAll types of class and singing and drama from 3yrs to adult Rdsd.co.uk Mon-Sat, Hill of Banchory South Banchory Deeside Youth Musical TheatreAge range 10 - 17 years. Theatre and musicals group performing one show per year usually in March Thurs, 6.30 - 8.00pm Deeside Community CentreDeeside Steam & Vintage ClubPromotes the collection of steam and vintage machinery. Various events in the summer months from tractor runs to our annual rallyThe Deeside Village Hopper serviceis open to everyone! A scheduled service running Mon-Friday.Please call for details 013398 85222, or see: www.mid-deeside.org.uk.Deeside WritersFirst meeting free. £2 per meeting thereafter. Annual membership £10www.deesidewriters.co.uk Tuesday, 7.30pm 3rd Tuesday of the month Woodend Barn, BanchoryDrumoak & Durris PlaygroupTuesday-Friday mornings, 9.15am-11.15am Crossroads Nursery, Slug Road, Banchory [email protected] Durris Crathes Bowling ClubFees: Outdoor £50. Indoor £15, Juniors £12, Young Bowlers £25, Hats £1.50 Hat nights / Afternoons Tues & Frid 7pm or Wed & Sat 2pm. All ages welcome. Bowling Pavilion, Off North Deeside Road, Drumoak Durris Junior Agricultural ClubFees - depends on the age. Ages 14-26 to compete in competitions Varies, Usually 7.30pm Kirkton Hall, Durris Durris SWRI

Disabled access. Fees £12 per year. Monday , 7.30pm 2nd Monday of the month Kirkton Hall, DurrisFinzean : The Jolly SingersFinzean Hall Weds. 7.30 – 8.30 Bach to Berlin, via Berlioz and Burns. Small group (mostly a capella) welcomes non readers. Louise 01330 850323Finzean SWRIThursday, 7.30pm 3rd Thur of every month from Sept until April Finzean Hall, Finzean Fitness for the Over 50sMonday, 11am - 12.30pm Weekly, Sept to June, Victory Hall, AboyneFootstarsA fun football and fitness activity for boys and girls aged 2-6 years. Currently running sessions 7 days a week in Banchory, Stonehaven and Westhill www.footstars.co.ukFriends of Durris ForestsWe work closely with Forestry Commission Scotland to monitor the use, accessibility and state of Durris Forest and its outliers. www.friendsofdurrisforests.co.ukGirlguiding - Banchory3 Rainbow Units aged 5-7, 4 Brownie Units aged 7-10 and 3 Guide Units aged 10-14 but due to Waiting Lists we would like to open further Units when we can get the Volunteer Leaders www.girlguiding.org.ukThe Kerloch Flyers Club We are a small group of aeromodellers based in Banchory, but our flying field is near the Kerloch hill, hence our title. The club is affiliated to the Scottish Aeromodellers’ Association. Anyone who is interested should contact Sandy on 01330 825301.Metafit Exercise Class30 minute group exercise class. Monday evenings 7:30pm, Alexandra Park Banchory. £5ppNoahs ArkFrom Bumps to 3 years of age. Mums have opportunity for a coffee and a blether! Friday, 10am-12 West Church Hall, BanchoryRaemoir WRIFor any age, Tuesday, 7pm, Third Tuesday of the month, Dalvenie Gardens Resource Centre, Raemoir Lane, BanchoryRotary Club of Aboyne and Upper DeesideMeets on Monday evenings, alternating between the Boat Inn

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Aboyne and the Glen Lui Hotel Ballater. Guests welcome. For more information see us on Facebook and/or contact Mike Powell on 013398 86369 or [email protected] Club of Banchory TernanOpen to all rotarians. www.banchory-ternan-rotary.com Wednesday, 6.15pm for 6.30pm The Burnett Arms Hotel, BanchoryRoyal Deeside 41 ClubFriday - First Friday each month Burnett Arms Hotel, BanchoryRoyal Deeside Railway Preservation SocietyRailway restoration & working railway. All welcome www.deeside-railway.co.ukMon,Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun, Daytime Light and heavy volunteer work available Milton of Crathes Visitor Centre, CrathesSaltire Tae Kwon-do AcademiesAge specific programmes. Ninja Kidz (4-6 yrs), Dragon Warriors (7-9 yrs), Juniors (10 - 12 yrs), Youth/Seniors (13+yrs) and Korean Kickboxing www.saltiretkd.com/Scottish Accordion Music GroupSunday, 2nd Sunday of month Kirkton Hall, DurrisAlbacappella Aberdeenshire a-cappella singing group. Every Wed, 7.30 to 9.30 pm, at the Peterculter Heritage Hall, AB14 0LJ. www.albacappella.co.ukScript to Screen & Stage Drama & Film classes for children of 7-12 years of age. Aboyne Class held in Victory Hall Thursday 4pm-6.30pm Banchory Classes held in Banchory Guide Hut 4pm -6pm & 6.15pm - 8.15pm Tel:01339 886265 email: [email protected] www.script2screenandstage.co.ukSoft furnishing class in the Inchmarlo Hall Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. 10 people in each class and they can make anything from a cushion - chairs. Classes run in school term approximately 10 weeks. Contact Moira : 01330 822984 Splat 0-5 s Music GroupChildren aged 0 - 5 years invited with carers. Fee: 50p per family. Disabled access & facilities Wed 2pm - 3.15pm Term time only Drumoak Church HallStrachan SWRILadies of all ages - £16 annual fee. Meet every third Thursday of the month. 7.30pm at Strachan Village Hall - Sept to May Tel : 01330 850442Tai Chi AberdeenshireFor information about classes, tuition for groups or individuals, view the website. Instructor member of Tai Chi Union for GB www.taichiaberdeenshire.co.ukTake a SeatAdapted seated classes of Tai Chi (Tai Ji) and Chi Gung (Qi Gong) for people who are unable to stand to exercise www.takeaseat.org.ukTarland Film ClubMonthly films chosen by you. BYO snacks/refreshments. Open to those aged over 18 years in the Tarland area. Held in the upstairs room at the MacRobert Hall. Email: [email protected], or telephone 07880 935803. Facebook under ‘Tarland film-group’.



30Tom-TomsSinging group for Mums and carers from birth to 4 years. Fees £2 per family per week. 2 sessions ; 10 - 10.30, then 10.30 - 11 am. After each session refreshments are available. This is a busy group please call first. Banchory Ternan East Church Halls, www.banchoryeastchurch.orgTootersMusic classes for young children in 3 age groups, Tooter Tots 0 - 2, Tooters 2 - 5 & Toots P1 & P2. Activities include singing, games, movement and instrument activities. tootersonline.co.ukWhite Crane Tai ChiClasses in Tai Chi (Tai Ji) and Chi Gung (Qi Gong). Established 2000 www.takeaseat.org.uk 7pm Banchory classes held on a Monday,Woodside PlaygroupFor children aged 2years 10 months to 4 years Daily, 9.30am-12 noon 12.45-3.15pm Burnett Park Pavilion, Banchory

Classes outwith the area...Ceilidh Classes: First Tuesday each month at South St Nicholas Church in Kincorth 7:30 - 9:00 - £5 each session. Please call to check venue which may change from January. 2014: 4th Mar For more info www.aberdeenrscds.co.uk or call 01224 636 128.Scottish Country Dancing classes for all levels (Introductory through Social to Advanced & Demo) Various venues around Aberdeen www.aberdeenrscds.co.uk or call 01224 636 128.Aboyne 50+ RamblersWalking group for the over 50s. Walks normally between 5 - 10 miles Friday, 10am Car Park, Deeside Community CentreAboyne Baby and Toddler GroupFriday, 10am-11.30am Babies and Toddlers 0-3 yearsDeeside Comunity Education Centre, AboyneAboyne Badminton ClubAges catered for 25 yrs+.Play all year round.£3 per player per night. £40 half year membership Tuesday, 7.15 - 8.45pm Aboyne Community Centre Aboyne Bowling ClubDisabled Access. During summer Aboyne Bowling ClubAboyne Craft ClubDisabled access, for all ages and all abilities. Bi-annual exhibition, speakers, outings, demonstrations,outings and fun! Wed 10-12noon Aboyne Bowling Club Pavilion Aboyne PlaygroupFor ages from 2 to 3 and a quarter years. £7 per session, £5 concession for second child Tuesday - Thursday, 9.30am - 11.25am Gallery in the Deeside Community Education Centre, AboyneAboyne Primary School Chess Club Primary 4 - 7 aged children. Disabled Access. Monday, 3.15pm - 4pm Term time only Aboyne Primary SchoolAboyne & District Probus ClubFor retired professional & businessmen. Club meets fortnightly on the second and last Tuesday of the month at 10:00 for 10:30 in Victory Hall, Aboyne from September to April.

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AboyneTennis ClubFurther information regarding coaching, competitive tennis, social tennis and social events can be found on our website www.aboynetennis.netAboyne Youth GroupFor ages 12-18 years. Drop in, tuck shop, pool table etc. Free Friday, 7pm - 9.45 pm Term time only Deeside Community Education Centre, AboyneFitsteps - Fitness that’s ‘strictly’ FunClasses : Kinord Hall Dinnet -Tues 8pm; Inchmarlo Hall-Wed 7pmKinord Hall Dinnet -Thurs 10am Enquiries - Danielle 07741258390Upper Deeside Art SocietyAnnual fee of £18.00, individual workshop fee of £20.00. Talks cover a range of arts related subjects, while the workshops cater for a variety of mediums and subjects. www.udas.org.uk Friday, 2pm Monthly, also monthly Saturday workshops Aboyne Bowling ClubNorthern Arts Club8 Bon Accord Square, Abdn, Tel : 01224 586928 Drop in Classes - Wed & Fri 10-12noon Classes run throughout the year. Cost £50 per year. Tutor session once a month additional cost £6. Suitable for all abilities, tel Jacqueline 07597 126739 New Classes - Oil Painting & Life Drawing www.northernartsclub.co.uk Sat Life Drawing Class 10am-1pm Tutor Ian Smart contact 01224 484040Bridge TuitionBeginner & Intermediate - Thurs evening - Margaret 01224 868230

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French in Banchory!Tel- Stéphanie 07766 325 810Email- [email protected]

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