Spring Editaion 2012

LOCAL NEWS DEDICATED TO YOUR COMMUNITY

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Tillydrone Arts Uganda 2012 Reiki Development Update Tillydrone Vision Trip In the Community Become a Friend Spring Edition 2012 Contents 3 Arts Development 4&5 Riverbank School 6 VSA Police Update 7 Friends of Seaton Park 8 Community Flat 9 Community News 10 Sports Village 11 M26 12 Recipes 13 Reiki 14 SHMU News WelcomeEditorial to your spring edition of the Tilly Tattle. 15 Tilly Butcher In this edition we have interesting articles from the Tilly Vision 16 Uganda project and their amazing trip to Uganda. We also have important updates from the Tillydrone Community Flat, Riverbank Primary, VSA Carers Services, and news from our local policing team. As you can see from our editorial picture our team is rather small, but we are always looking for more volunteers to get involved in the Tilly Tattle. So if you would like to join the editorial team or have any ideas for your community publication, you can easily get in touch with us. The staff at SHMU are able to support and train anyone living in the area who is interested in developing their ideas and skills in either writing, photography or proof reading. So please don’t be shy, this is your magazine written, edited and designed by the good folk of Tillydrone! If you live in the Tillydrone area and would like to come along to the editorial meetings or submit an article then get in touch with Mary Clare at Shmu on 515013 or you can email her on maryclare@ shmu.org.uk

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Tillydrone Arts Development Update

The last few months have been busy for Arts Development who have been working with a number of community groups in the Tillydrone area.

Some recent highlights Johnny Burnett mentored locally run M26 project included a photography the group and will lead them based in the old Tillydrone exhibition at Tillydrone Branch through the editing process. shopping centre. They recently Library featuring images undertook some art and craft As if that wasn’t enough of the area. These diverse sessions and will complement the group are using this images were supplied by the this in the new year by working experience as a dry run Tillydrone Art and History towards a small photography for their forthcoming new group who spent eight weeks exhibition, focusing, if you project, a short film based on honing there skills. A big thank pardon the pun, on the natural spooky stories connected to you is due to them for there side of the area. The group . The group intend efforts and to staff at both the will use the opportunity not to visit some alleged haunted local library and community only to learn new skills but locations and documents their flat who supported the project. also to find out a little about findings. They intend to film, Not resting on their laurels what Tillydrone has to offer for star in and produce this all the group have started on a walkers, ramblers and those after a crash course in camera further project on the basics interested in nature. Situated etiquette. We are looking of film-making and late last next to the Don and its many forward to the results which year filmed a short piece historic walks this area has I hope, once finished, will be on the alternative therapies much to offer a fact, I am sure, showcased in the area. that are available in the area. which will be ably reflected by Professional film-maker Another busy group is the the work produced.

3 Riverbank School HMIE acknowledges good work for Riverbank School and nursery class

An inspection report has been class and children are interested high expectations of what published on Riverbank School and enthusiastic about learning. children can achieve. and nursery class following a Children have a voice and The inspection team were visit from HM Inspectorate of are listened to by the staff. confident that the school’s self Education (HMIE). The primary-aged children like evaluation processes are helping the younger children to Inspectors visited the school in leading to improvements so feel included in the playground October 2011 and produced a they will make no further visits and have trained as ‘playpals’ report outlining key strengths to the school. to support them with this work. which were: They also noted that Information Director of Education, Culture the support and calm learning and communications technology and Sport Annette Bruton said: environment in the nursery which (ICT) is used well across the “This is a very encouraging helps children to develop their school to stimulate interest in report and reflects the great work social skills and confidence; learning. being done at the Riverbank staff commitment to developing At all stages pupils are aware of School and nursery class. approaches to learning and environmental issues, the rights “I have every confidence that teaching; of the child and the importance of with the continued commitment following a healthy lifestyle. effective opportunities for of the staff, children and parents children to contribute to school The education authority and the school and nursery class improvement; the school will work together to will go from strength to strength. continue to improve the school And, I would like to take this the strong leadership of the and will focus on improving opportunity to encourage headteacher and her promotion children’s progress in learning everyone at the school and of teamwork and a culture of and their literacy and numeracy nursery class to continue the school improvement. skills; improving approaches sterling work they are doing Inspectors found that overall to meeting children’s learning to make it a great learning children are learning well in needs; and ensuring staff have environment for all who attend.” Riverbank School The Amazing Pets at Home

On Tuesday the 21st of February We saw baby lizards in a glass some of these are rare fish that we, the Riverbank Link Room house. We found out that if need to be kept in heated tanks. children, went by bus to visit Pets predators try to catch a lizard by Susie and Rob told us that most at Home down by the beach. the tail, the lizard’s tail breaks people buy fish as a pet. off so that the lizard can escape. When we got there we met Suzie The tail then grows back again! We really enjoyed the trip to Pets and Rob who were going to at Home. It was amazing and we introduce the pets to us. They We also saw rabbits. Suzie learned a lot about pets. We would split us up into two groups to told us that lettuce upsets their love to be invited to go again. be shown the pets. One group tummies. When we were with got to see the rats and lizards. the rats, Rob told us that they are By Liam, Bethany, John, Ashleigh, The other group looked at the friendly and like being together. Daniel, Charlie, Natalia,Holly, furry animals. We got to pet the There are over a hundred Jack, Megan, Duncan, Rachel, animals and ask some questions. different kinds of fish for sale and Josh and Ashton.

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VSA Carers Services

comfortable. By asking me a little or advice and the regular bit about my situation and how newsletter keeps me up to date I felt about it Arlene suggested with all the events and training that counselling, life-coaching VSA Carers Services organise, and relaxation therapies might all as well as other information on be ways of helping me to cope benefits, taking a break, support better with my situation. groups etc. I decided I would like to have I am really glad I found out about some relaxation therapies. This VSA Carers Services and all the has really helped my stress levels support they offer. They have I was contacted by VSA Carers and it was nice being pampered. encouraged me to actually do the Services after my son’s social things I was thinking about for a worker suggested I complete Just recently I have started long time before I meet them. a carers self assessment form working with Elaine the life coach For further information and return it to VSA. It asked and I can have up to 6 free please contact:- questions about how looking sessions. We are working on after my son impacts on my how I would like my situation to VSA Carers Services health, social life, ability to work be different and steps that I can 38 Castle Street and just generally balancing his take to make this happen and I Aberdeen AB11 5 YU needs with my own. can now definitely see light at the Tel – 01224 212021 end of the tunnel! Arlene, the carer support worker [email protected] offered to visit me at home or I also know that I can contact wherever I would feel most Arlene when I need information VSA is registered Charity number SC012950

LPT’s Police Update

It’s almost two years since the go onto the Grampian Police This has allowed us to jointly Local Policing Teams (LPT’s) website and go ‘Your Area’ tackle anti social behaviour came into being with the and then onto Local Policing caused by unsocial tenants. Aberdeen Division of Grampian Teams. Within there, you will We have also pursued Anti Police. The Tillydrone LPT find the three monthly updates Social Behaviour Orders covers the communities of that we provide. Alternatively, (ASBO’s) against those Woodside, Tillydrone and Old you can always call on us at individuals who fail to behave. Aberdeen. This team have the Tillydrone Police office Overall, we are contributing remained largely the same since (Coningham Terrace) and collect to the positive performance the start, so the Officers have a copy there. figures of Grampian Police and built up a good local knowledge, Aside from the many enquiries hopefully, providing you with a they know the area well and they and calls that all Police Officers good service. know the local personalities. carry out, the Local Policing So how do you know what we Team Officers have worked Ed Fitzgibbon are doing and how well we are closely with our partner Local Policing Inspector performing? Well, if you have agencies, particularly the city Tillydrone Police Office access to the internet, you can council Housing Office’s. Grampian Police

6 Come & Play Pilot ARE YOU A FRIEND OF SEATON PARK?

Seaton Park is a well-loved space, but we believe it could be even better. The park is obviously the poor relation to Duthie and Parks which seem to get all the attention, so perhaps it is time for the community to pay more attention to OUR park.

With its wonderful trees and could all do for Seaton Park. We are not going to ask you open space and of course the A number of residents have to start mowing the grass or Don flowing round it all in the already offered their ideas of how digging ditches, just let us know legendary shape of a bishop’s they would like to see the park you are keen to support the crook, Seaton Park is our little improved; some would like to see enhancement of Seaton Park. bit of countryside in the city. It a formalised barbecue area by Our Facebook page is ‘Seaton offers us all kinds of leisure the river, others have asked for a Park Friends’ or email us at opportunities, from walking the play area for older children with [email protected]. dog, playing football, picnicking a skateboard ‘half-pipe’ and a uk, or write a letter and post to by the river, letting the children zip line, still others feel that more Dewi Morgan at 107 High Street, and grandchildren run around, toilets are the priority. We would AB24 3EN. or perhaps just reading on a all like to see some means for Come to a meeting! bench by the formal flower letting people know what events beds or snoozing in the walled are being organised. We plan to hold a meeting in garden (did you know there was Dunbar Street Hall on Saturday So perhaps it is time for the a walled garden?). But there is 21st of April at 2pm to talk community to play a more a growing sense that it could be about creating a Seaton Park active interest in OUR park. so much more with more focused support group. We hope to The Old Aberdeen Community care, attention and protection have speakers from the Friends Council, with the support of the from the community. We must of Duthie Park who can pass surrounding communities, ensure that the park survives on their experiences and would like to encourage the these hard financial times and be suggestions and Aberdeen formation of a group of residents recognised by our City Council Council have promised their to become a focal point for as just as important a part of support too. If you possibly can, safeguarding the park, linking the city’s natural heritage as please do come along and lend with the different agencies who Duthie and Hazlehead parks your support. If you can’t make already look after the trees, which, for the moment, seem the meeting, please drop us a the gardens and the paths to be attracting all the funding line to give us your support and so well, raising its profile and and all the attention. You have to be put on our contact list – generally promoting well-planned probably heard how the Friends the contact details are in the development to enhance its of Duthie Park have been able paragraph above. natural attractiveness and to access various funds to bring Remember: Dunbar St Hall, popularity. fresh life to their park and, closer Saturday 21st April at 2pm – to home, Sunnybank Park has If you think this is a good idea, we hope you can join us! Let’s been revitalised by its local please show your support work together to create the park community. Just think what we by getting in contact with us. we want.

7 Tillydrone Community Flat It’s a New Year at Tillydrone Community Flat with Helen Polson moving to a new post as Childcare Development Worker – Good luck Helen!!

At the moment we have from Drugs Action is still Drop-in crèches – Monday and available to advise people on Wednesday for Over 2s and on drug issues. a Tuesday and Thursday for Under 2s - 9.30am – 11.30am. The Early Morning Club which Goodbye from.... They are very popular and this runs from 7.45am for children has been helped by our two from P1-P7 has now moved new enthusiastic members of to Riverbank Primary School staff Minara and Rosina. If you and provides an invaluable are interested in a place for and affordable service to your child please get in touch both working parents and and we can put your name on for parents attending further I have worked at Tillydrone the list. education. Wendy Stewart has CommunityHelen Flat for 5 years I Lesley Duffus, Adult Learning been promoted to Childcare have really enjoyed my time there Co-ordinator has started some Practioner - Well done Wendy! working with the local community new adult learning classes and also welcomes a new and my fellow colleagues and including computing and member of staff Linda Stone. other agencies that use the numbers, reading and writing. community flat to many to name. Our creative writing class and We are still in the process of setting up a steering group I have got promotion and my new art and history group are still post is Child Care development continuing. We also still have to keep the flat running. If Officer with Aberdeen City our complementary treatments you would like to be part of Council. There are six Childcare on Tuesday and Friday our centre or are interested Development Officer`s covering afternoons. You can also in any adult learning classes, the city. The area that I am come along on a Thursday childcare and complementary covering is Tillydrone, Rosemount, morning to get employment health treatments please Ferryhill, Summerhill and advice from Dave at Pathways come along to the flat at 3b Sunnybank. My new role will be as Linda has a new job – Good Alexander Terrace or give us a half staff management and the luck Linda! Graeme Benson call on 486641. other half identifying community childcare needs and addressing those needs by setting up new groups. I also deliver ‘Roots of Empathy’ in Westpark Primary School. spring poem The Roots of Empathy original Spring is my best season of the year was started up in Canada, It’s a The time when daffodils are here programme working with a mum Snowdrops and crocuses as well and a baby. They are brought Although they do not have a smell – into a classroom setting to help Bring beauty to the wishing well prevent bulling, allowing the Oh come along and join the song of spring time school children to see how a baby The first season of the year develops. Roots of Empathy are Birds are singing all around piloting the catchment area for The lambs are dancing on the ground Northfield Academy. Come along and join the fun My new post is going to be a With joy and happiness for everyone challenge and I am ready for this! Its springtime and its happening right here! Elsie Rennie 8 Family centre Creche view.... My Special Star Many of you may be aware room is far too small compared (This is a poem written that the crèche at the Family to the size of the room he used by a mother who lost her Centre was closed down in to be in at the Family Centre. the beginning of December son to drugs) The way the crèche at the last year. This has annoyed Family Centre was closed and upset many parents, as Mother you are a special star, down was dreadful, as all the they feel that their children are glittering in the sky parents were told three weeks missing out. Since the closing before Christmas on the very When I look from my window, of the Family Centre crèche last day that the crèche would I hear you say don’t cry. another crèche has started at be open. Leaving it to the last the Community Flat. However, Looking down from heaven, minute to inform the parents some parents feel this is not just to see you safe. was wrong, as it didn’t give good enough, as it is in smaller the parents much time to find I’m in God’s house for premises and there is now a other crèches, which is a big ever more, beside His waiting list for children problem as there isn’t many heavenly gates. to attend. over 2 groups in Tillydrone. It God took me in his loving Here is what one parent really is a shame as it is the arms, away from all my pain. had to say… children who are losing out. But now I’m up in heaven, My child used to attend the This is the second time the my life was not in vain. crèche at the Family Centre, crèche has been closed, as until it was shut down with no before it moved to the Family Surrounded by His angles, explanation. This has made Centre my son used to go in Gods heavenly home. many parents unhappy. to the crèche at the Portal in For I will always love you, no Harris Drive. Before I use to get my son in matter where you roam. for two days, but now it’s down If you have any views on If you are feeling sad my dear, to one day since it moved to this issue, then please email say a little prayer. the community flat. I really maryclare@shmu .org.uk who Although we are many miles don’t think one day is enough, will pass the information onto apart, you are always in and I also feel the size of the the Editorial team. my heart. adult learning Adult Learning classes are If you or anyone you know is now up and running again in interested or you want more the Tillydrone area. We are information contact Lesley at delighted with the response the Tilly Community Flat tel and are currently offering: 01224 486641. Computing, Help with Reading, Writing & Numbers, English Kind regards, classes for those who do not Lesley Duffus have English as their first Adult Learning and language and a very popular Literacies Co-ordinator Cookery class! Tillydrone Community Flat All classes are full at the 3B Alexander Terrace moment however we welcome [email protected] enquiries for after Easter for any of these or others you may want in the future.

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Aberdeen Sports Village

Sports School

The Aberdeen University day, approximately 14 activities Venue: Aberdeen Sport Village, Children’s Sports School is now in the week, culminating in a Linksfield Road, AB24 5RU. in its 26th year of operation and is ‘Superteams’ tournament. King’s Pavilion Swimming Pool, continually growing in popularity. This gives children the Tennis Courts and Playing This year we are proud to again opportunity to try a wide range Fields, University Road, offer top class sporting activities of sporting activities. Age Range Old Aberdeen during the children’s Easter and 5 - 14 years old (children are split Examples of Sports: Cricket, Summer holidays. into groups according to age). Lifesaving, Unihoc, Golf, The Sports School has built Days and Times : Monday Volleyball, Football, Athletics, up a reputation for quality to Friday at 9.00-9.25am Badminton, Rugby, Lacrosse, instruction and care, and registration and 3.00pm finish Tennis, Table Tennis, Softball, can boast a variety of sports Swimming, Basketball, Easter Dates 2012: Week 1: unrivalled by any other Trampolining, Squash, Netball 2-6 Apr and Week 2: 9-13 Apr organisation. Experienced Cost (per child, per week): £100 coaches and leaders are Summer Dates 2012: Outside User and £90 UoA carefully chosen for their Staff/Student. • Week 1: 2-6 Jul professional expertise and Phone 01224 489832 to book their caring attitude, making • Week 2: 9-13 Jul an appointment. the week(s) active, fun and • Week 3: 16-20 Jul challenging. • Week 4: 23-27 Jul Format: There will be sessions of 3-4 different activities per • Week 5: 30Jul -3 Aug

Timetable

MON ACTIVITY AGE RANGE COST ASV provide opportunities 16.00 – 18.00 Table Tennis P4 & above £1.00 for children of all ages to TUE participate in sport and 16.15 – 17.45 Athletics (primary) P4 - P7 £1.00 exercise. As well as our 16.30 – 17.30 Hockey P4 – P7 £1.00 own children’s clubs, we WED play host to a variety of 16.15 – 17.15 Athletics (secondary) All secondary £1.00 externally run clubs and FRI can offer a variety of 16.00 – 18.00 Table Tennis P4 & above £1.00 sports and activities. 16.30 – 17.30 Fit Fun Friday! P4 – S2 £1.00 We also provide a 20.30 – 21.30 Teenage Gym 13 - 15 years £2.30 safe and fun venue for SAT birthday parties and can 09.00 – 10.00 Teenage Gym 13 - 15 years £2.30 provide packages for SUN school visits. 10.30 – 12.00 Teenage Gym 13 - 15 years £2.30

10 M26

M26 The M26 has also had another The day was very enjoyable and pensioners had been up to, what acupuncture/ meditation session Matt, Raye, Cat are all looking they are doing now and what with Brian, which was soothing forward mto canoeing when the they were doing before most of and quiet. weather is warmer, and Bella says the M26 group were born. We all she is looking forward to it too. We have also been to indoor hope26 we have their zest for life rock climbing and ice skating You can check future editions of when we get to their age. which was noisy and exciting. the Tilly Tattle for further updates. This year so far we have had On Tuesday the 21st of February a walk around the Wallace seven of us plus Bella from Christmas Lunch Tower, the Dowie Monument Aberdeen Adventure tied two lots The Christmas lunch with the and st Machars Cathedral of two large canoes together and pensioners in St Georges where we took photographs rowed down the Dee. As Aileen Church on Tuesday the 13th and swapped stories about Davidson and Graeham Benson of December 2011 was a great ghosts and recounted the Dowie success again. The food Aileen were not available 21 year old legend. We also had a walk to Davidson prepared was excellent Jamie was in charge and was a the Grandholme Village and and the conversations between bit worried in case anything along to Persleys again taking went wrong. the pensioners and M26 group interesting and lively. The most photographs and telling stories. Everything went smoothly until we common things discussed were Accompanying us was Graeham were hit a little bit of white water what the M26 had been up to Milne of white space whose book which livened things up a bit. since last Christmas, a lot of the ‘Haunted North’ can be found There also was a minor panic which has been reported in the in libraries. He always has lots when landing in the quiet fast Tilly Tattle issues since then. Also of interesting information about flowing river. of great interest was what the Aberdeen old and new.

waste update Recycling Point

A new recycling point has been Neighbourhood Recycling Point? Now. Our new signage and vehicle installed in the shmu car park, Residents can now recycle livery will be in place by the end of on Station Road, enabling local empty aerosol cans, aluminium February across the city. residents to recycle more items food trays and kitchen foil. The Waste Aware Team closer to where they live. The Please remember to rinse foil is available to attend local site includes facilities to recycle and food trays. Do not puncture, community groups and events, paper, cardboard, plastic bottles, squash or pierce aerosol cans. give talks or provide advice. For food and drinks cans, aerosols, Please also remember that food more information or to arrange a kitchen foil, aluminium food trays waste can go in your brown visit, please contact us on 08456 and glass. bin, together with your garden 08 09 19. The recycling point at the new waste. If you would like more Hayton Road development is information, additional containers The city’s recycling figure is being well used. Big thanks to all or replacement bioliners, please now over 35%. You can help the residents! call 08456 08 09 19. us work towards achieving our national target of 50% by 2013 Now you can recycle even more! Recycle for Aberdeen by continuing to use the kerbside Did you know that you can now We are having a face lift. Waste services, recycling centres and recycle more of your waste in Aware Aberdeen has been re- points across the city. Don’t let a your black box or at your local branded to the UK wide Recycle good thing go to waste!

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Mastrick_Matters_Winter_2012.indd 4 15/02/2012 10:35:33 Reiki

ReikiSceptical, like many othersin with the a doubting Community attitude, I was asked if I wanted to take an appointment that someone had at the last minute cancelled with Reiki Master/Teacher May Paterson.

Mental and Spiritual – credibility and self-worthiness in oneself. On the 26th February 2011 at Woodside Fountain Centre six people, myself included, went through First Degree Traditional Usui Reiki and two others at level Two Degree. Many thanks must go to Fersands Community Project also Printfield Flat, Tillydrone Flat and Hilton Community Centre for the use of their premises to further our training. Late last year we acquired with the kind permission of the tenants Sceptical, like many others with a an appointment somewhere at Fountain Grange the use their doubting attitude, I was asked if else rather than miss this one,” common room. This now lets us I wanted to take an appointment were among many comments. be based at one place. Giving that someone had at the last Apprehensively for a few seconds residents of Tillydrone, Woodside, minute cancelled with Reiki I lay on that therapy table, but Printfield and Hilton a focal point, Master/Teacher May Paterson. this thought soon vanished. This rather than here or there on what This was at Portal Community session passed so quickly and I was available. On the 5th of November 2011 the first six were Centre, Tillydrone, that was still felt most of the things that I had trained up to Degree Level Two. open at this time. I would be heard others praise about their Another six have achieved using one of the computers in session. “Yes” I did make another First Degree. the lounge and would start a appointment then. conversation with people while So are you prepared to give they waited for their treatment. So what do I get out of Reiki it a try because appointments “Goodbye May, I will see you sessions I hear you ask. are available on alternate next week as I have another Physical – that back-pain and Wednesdays mornings 10-12.00 appointment,” I would hear them other aches would diminish to a and Thursdays evenings 7.00- say on leaving. smaller degree or be removed. 9.30pm at Fountain Grange – “Oh that was great, I feel so much Emotional – no more hasty just give Louisa Brown a phone better within myself” or “I’ve a decisions and I now take a step 01224-489832 to book spring in my step.” “I would cancel back and look at the big picture. an appointment.

13 shmuTRAIN shmuTRAIN delivers employability & skills not in education, employment or training. development courses to support people into work, shmuWORKS is a 6 week course including education or training. Radio and film are used to radio training for 18-25 year olds who are not in help develop core skills such as communication, education, employment or training. confidence and team work. Individuals can contact SHMU directly to sign up Focused employability training supports people to for Positive Transitions or shmuWORKS, or can be produce a CV, develop job search and interview recommended through a local project or agency. skills, meet with local employers and visit their To find out more about these opportunities please premises, increase motivation and the chances of contact Chrissie on 01224 515013, email chrissie@ sustaining either work, training or education. shmu.org.uk ot test the word ‘TRAINING’ followed Positive Transitions is a 12 week course including by a space and your name to 60300 radio & video training for 16-19 year olds who are

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Jolly George....

It‟s coming up to 10 years since In my opinion, it is a human trait care less. There’s good and I move into deepest, darkest to bad-mouth and miscall other bad everywhere as far as I’m Tillydrone. And hey! It ain’t half as people and, for that matter other concerned. It’s just that our area bad as those from outside the area countries, races, religions, etc, is perceived as being the only - our area - make it out to be. without any real idea of what they area in the western hemisphere I felt the need to write this wee or it is about. Without getting too (or any other hemisphere for that article in the hope that it would political about the whole thing, matter) with a drugs problem. not only put a smile on the faces as this is only intended to be an Open your eyes, man. It’s a big, of my fellow “Droners”, but also, epistle about what goes on in this wide world out there. And, yes, in the hope that a few people from portion of the AB24 2 post code drugs (and drink) are a problem outside the area might just pick sector, I would like to remind but those problems are not up on it and realise that we’re not people: “Never judge a man peculiar to any one area, any one all smacked up to our cheeky-bits until you walk three moons in class, sex, race, creed or religion. on crack and carrying out his moccasins.” So listen, start bigging up our area human sacrifices. It is with this in mind that I get (violence is not the answer, by the a bit cheesed off when I am in During the past decade, it has way!) - let them know that we have in another part of town, slaking been my pleasure to meet a lot a good community here. Ok, we my thirst and enjoying the of good people here in Tillydrone. need more facilities: write to your One or two of you might occasional orange juice, that local councillor, MSP or MP and remember me from the time I when it’s discovered that I live tell them! Let’s get this area sorted was lucky enough to manage the and work in Tillydrone, attitudes and let’s by proud of it. Broadsword Bar (Le Cafe Bar au towards me suddenly go a bit Broadsword as I fondly remember “sour‟! From being Jolly George By the way, I’m now at the Tilly it) where we used to ROCK. The the Pie-Man I have suddenly Butcher, 61 Hayton Road. Wee good folk I met at the Broadsword morphed into Fred West meets plug there. Did you notice? certainly knew how to p-a-r-t-y! Charles Manson! What....!!! It’s Take it easy. Sure there were some numpties still me, it’s still Georgie-boy, to deal with, but this is a problem dude. “Where do you live then?” George Scott, Tilly Butcher that is most definitely NOT unique (Ok, “Far do you bide?”) I may & former Manager, Broadsword to Tillydrone. retort, but to be honest, I couldn’t Bar Tillydrone

15 uganda 2012 Our experience of Uganda 2012

By Sammy Cheyne & Xan McCamlie

Well, where do we start! Uganda hospital regularly to discuss any 2012 was amazing! For us, problems they are facing or any Uganda was both a life changing questions that they may have. experience and a once in a We spoke to the leader of the lifetime trip, (well for most of group and he said that he had us!)The trip, in a whole was an been living with the disease for emotional rollercoaster; it had years. We found it good to talk its ups and downs, laughter and to them to find out their feelings tears. We wouldn’t say it was towards the stigma of having HIV a walk in the park, as what you and AIDS. see in a very short time is really We could go on intense. We found the trip to be both good and hard. and on but we would be here forever. What would we say to One of the best bits of the trip anyone who has an interest in was going to see the children at the work of Tillydrone Vision in Bezelell, seeing their little faces Uganda is to visit the Tillydrone light up when the muarungus, Vision website. We would like to (white people) came, made our say thank you to the Tillydrone hearts melt. One of the things Community for all their hard that we did there was painted work they have done, also to Morgas Library. This now means Grampian Fire and Rescue that the children have a clean Service for their support and and safe place to read books> also a big thank you to the Fairer one of the harder bits of the Fund for sponsoring trip was going to Kamuli Town us to have the opportunity to go Hospital. In the hospital they took over and experience all the work us in to the Intensive Care Room in Uganda, but mainly a big, which had a bed and a mosquito massive thank you to the main net and a window. man Jim Weir, as if it wasn’t for It was all very hard for us to take him we wouldn’t be where we in considering what the NHS is are today, and who would have like here. We then met a HIV thought all started with just one and AIDS group who meet at the email!