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Monthly: 1st Wed Strength and Balance Group 10am Friendship Room Pensioners Club 2-4pm Friendship Room NEWSLETTER 2nd Tues Greener Kemnay 7.30pm Burnett Arms 3rd Thursday Scottish Women’s Institute 7.15pm Friendship Room. Issue 455 last Thursday Community Council meeting 7.30pm except July, Aug & Dec. Weekly : Sun Bingo, Kemnay Village Hall 6.30-8.30pm Mon Monday Club 2-4pm Friendship Room April 2018 Mon Dru Yoga 7.55pm Church centre Tues Children’s Dance Classes 3.30—6.45. Village Hall Tues Adult Dance Classes evenings. Village Hall Wed Knit & Natter Group 3-5pm Kemnay Library Fri Kemnay Bargain Box 9.30-1130. see page 6 Closed 6 &13/4 Health Walks 9.30am Meet outside Village Hall See page 16 Fri Community Coffee Morning 9.30-11.30 KVH (side entrance) see page 6 Happy Easter Closed 6th & 13th April

Mar Fri 30 th Kemnay Movie Night KVH 7 for 7.30pm “Hunt for the Wilder People”. Sat 31 st Morning Family Film. KVH 31 st /1 st Apr Bespoke Furniture & Pyrography Exhibition 10am-5pm. Apr

Wed 4 th Strength & Balance Group 10-11.30am Main Hall, KVH. See page 16 Tues 10 th Tuesday Centre 1-4pm a talk on Jewellery Making by Suzanne Brownrigg. Wed 11 th Strength & Balance Group 10-11.30am Main Hall, KVH. See page 16 Sat 14 th Birley Bush 10am - 2pm. See page 21. Wed 18 th Strength & Balance Group 10-11.30am Main Hall, KVH. See page 16 Sat 21 st Food & Film Night KVH. See page 33 Tues 24 th Tuesday Centre 1-4pm Musical entertainment by The Quines.frr Wed 25 th Strength & Balance Group 10-11.30am Main Hall, KVH. See page 16 Sat 28 th Cats Protection League Sale KVH 2-4pm. See page 11. Kintore Library 10.30-11.30am. “Conversations with Kammie”. See page 12. Colin & Ana Ladd’s Oceans Adventure KVH 7 for 7.30pm. See page 15. Sun 29 th Bowling Club 2018 Pro-Am See page 34.

May “It’s All Happening in Kemnay” Sat 12 th Christian Aid Jogwalk Pleasure Park 10-11am. See page 20. (The Yellow Book) Scottish Variety Concert Monymusk Hall 7.30pm. See page 4. Sat 19 th Christian Aid Coffee Morning Church Centre. See page 20. For details of inclusion in the 2018 edition of this useful Monymusk International Boules Tournament . Monymusk Sq. See page 17. Pop-Up Movie Night. See page 32 booklet, turn to page 18.

Jun The Newsletter is produced by Kemnay & District Community Association for and by the people of Fri 8 th “NEAT” presents “Dad’s Army” KVH. More details May edition. Kemnay. It is distributed each month to approximately 2250 homes in and around Kemnay. If you Sat 9 th Pop-Up Movie Night. See page 32 would like anything included please note that the closing date for both articles and advertisements Thurs 15 th KCC Nomination Deadline is 9am on the 23rd of the month. All inclusions to: Kemnay Newsletter, Kemnay Village Hall, 8 Aquithie Road, Kemnay AB51 5SS Note: All meetings held in the Friendship Room, Kemnay Village Hall unless otherwise stated. (The letterbox for the Village Hall is located half way down the right hand side of the Hall).

To book the Village Hall email [email protected] or visit www.kemnayhall.co.uk. If email is not available Tel 01467 641120 (leave a message on answer phone) phone 01467 643320, office hours only, and leave a message. or email your inclusion to: [email protected] or [email protected] Once again we ask all organisers of events in Kemnay & District to give details for publication in the newsletter. If you have any queries about delivery, please ring 01467 642167 or email It is much better if events do not clash, for in a small community such as ours, these clashes can result in [email protected] divided loyalties and maybe a lower financial return for those who are raising funds for charity or their clubs expenditure. 1 A PUBLIC SERVANT The gravestone immediately next to that of John Milne records: In memory of ANNE URQUHART BROWN wife of Henry Durward McCombie born 27 th Jany 1847 - died 21 st May 1916, their eldest daughter MAY born 8 th Oct 1877 - died 23 rd Feby 1923, SHEENA MAY, infant daughter of Charles and Jean McCombie died 22 nd Mar 1923 and of HENRY DURWARD McCOMBIE born 2nd Sept 1849 - died 10 th Mar 1929 who gave sixty years devoted service to public affairs, and was for nine years convenor of the county of , their second daughter ANNIE EDITH born 1 st Feby 1881 - died 14 th Mar 1959, their third son GORDON STUART born 16 th July 1879 - died 15 th July 1960, their third daughter CHARLOTTE BOYD born 13 th May 1887 - died 2 nd June 1973. Henry Durward McCombie was a son of William McCombie, sometime editor of the Aberdeen Free Press newspaper, and took on the lease of the farm of Milton whilst quite a young man. He is recorded in the 1871 census at the age of 21, as being farmer of 200 acres employing 4 men and one woman. Living with him were his widowed mother Anne (63) brothers Charles (25), John (20) student of medicine, William (27) sub editor of the Free Press, his sister May (30), cousin Ann Robertson (12) and Isabella Mitchell (16), servant. The following tribute appeared in the Press and Journal of Monday 11 th March 1929. A POWER IN . Mr H D M'Combie, whose passing we regret to announce today, was a figure of note in the life of Aberdeenshire. He gave to the public unwearied and ungrudging service. From the constitution of the County Council in 1890 until now he had been one of its most active members, a record unequalled by any of his colleagues. In his case can be seen a notable illustration of the spirit of service which distinguishes British local administration and makes it the admiration of the world. Happily, so far as Mr M'Combie was concerned, the ingratitude which so often is the public servant's only return was Come Along to Kemnay Church Centre absent. For ten years, by the vote of his associates, he held the honourable Every Tues. & Thurs. from 9.30 – 11.30 a.m. office of Convener of the County, and he filled it with efficiency and For Mums, Dads and Minders to get together dignity. He had, as was natural, critics as well as admirers. Forty or more for a coffee and a chat! years ago, when he emerged into the limelight, he was the ardent spokesman of the farming class in the land law agitation, and occasional Fun for Babies & Toddlers (Birth to 4 years) outbursts showed that the old controversial vigour still remained, but Snacks provided – Everyone is Welcome! years and experience had had their mellowing effect. Above all, he was a man of principle, rigid and unswerving; he would have gone to the stake, Each session costs £1.50p plus 50p for each child if necessary, for his faith. Sound democrat as Mr M'Combie was, his over 6 months (no extra charge for babies under 6 months). shrewd independence of mind and forceful character not infrequently We are open all year round except on advertised dates - which will be up- drove him to tell democracy where it erred. He did good work for dated on our Facebook pages. Aberdeenshire, particularly in the agricultural and educational spheres. Join us on Facebook: 1st Stop Parent & Toddlers Kemnay (this is a closed By his death the county has lost a man of a fine sincerity, ability and group-members only) and 1st Stop Toddlers Kemnay (open page to view devotion to duty. by all).

2 47 Catholic Church KEMNAY PARISH CHURCH Mass celebrations for Kemnay OF SCOTLAND A&G Collie Butchers Church of the Immaculate Conception, Fraser Place North St, St Bryde’s Road Kemnay Vigil Mass: Saturdays 4.30pm SUNDAY SERVICES Sunday Mass 10.30am 10am Family Service 01467 642207 Mass is also celebrated at the Episcopal Church, Alford on Saturdays at 6pm and A warm invitation is extended to at St John’s, Fetternear on alternate all. Purveyors of locally reared beef, lamb, pork and

Sundays at 6pm May to October CHURCH CENTRE free range chickens Please check details on the website: [email protected] Loaves and Fishes Coffee Shop Monday to Friday 6am - 5pm, Saturday 6am - 4pm Parish Priest Fr Patrick Rice SJ Tues – Friday 10am - 4pm

Tel: 01467 268313 CONTACT email: [email protected] “Bennachie Bangers” You are very welcome! More information on a wide range of activities awarded the most innovative sausage in Newsletter Advertising www.kemnayparish.church Church Office Tue-Fri 9.30 – 12.30 Costs [email protected] Scotland during UK Sausage Week Page Com- Non- 01467 643883 Size mercial Commer- cial Full £40 £20 St Anne’s Scottish Episcopal

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Scottish Variety Concert Ian Thow, Alastair Salter Harlaw Garage & Friends Monymusk Hall - Need brakes? No problem- Please call us for a quote, Sat 12 th May 7.30pm - MOT coming up? Let us check your car and organise your MOT- (doors Open 7pm) convenient and hassle free Tickets Adults £10/Children £5 - Harlaw Garage can help you keep your car in tip top condition without breaking the bank Price includes half time - And remember we never do any work without asking you first, so no refreshments surprise big bills when you come to pick up your car! Tickets Available from: - Most jobs completed on the same day. Monymusk Post Office Interim/Basic Service: £96 (cars) £139 (4x4) CoCo’s Hair Salon Kemnay Free Local collection & delivery Ian Thow 01467 371224 371224 Alison Beaton 01467 651615 Harlaw Garage, Tel 625344 All proceeds to Monymusk Christmas Lights Harlaw Way, Inverurie

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Ukulele Workshop Success Hardwood Logs th Cutting Grass Saturday 17 February Cut & Split

The Kemnay Village Hall was filled with the sound of Trailer Loads th Ring John strumming ukuleles and singing voices on Saturday 17 as 38 players gathered together from all over Aberdeen and Delivered Locally 01467 641047 Aberdeenshire. Ring 07769 661 008 There was great positivity throughout the day and a lot of fun Do you need help to walk your dog was had. Promise Jewellery Kemnay due to working hours, illness or a Can be viewed on the face book busy schedule?

This event was organised by the Kemnay Ukulele group and <@Promise Jewellery Kemnay > Dog Walking Services drew on considerable help from Paul Barron that allowed us Regular or occasional walks Necklaces, Earrings and to use the overhead projector and the large screen. James Bracelets Emslie, tutor from the Rhythm Box was also there to provide repair is available including Tel: Claire 07787 563780 expert guidance on strumming patterns that helped to restringing pearls. or Sandra 07780 831566 stimulate our brains! In between that we played a number of Phone Suzanne 01467 642261 INVERURIE & SURROUNDING AREA popular sings and also had an Open Mic session that showed off the talents of various groups. There was also a good supply of tasty biscuits and cakes along with coffees & teas that were served up by Izzy Macdonald and Liz Mackay.

There was a charitable element to this event as it managed to raise £346.17 net for Himalayan Initiatives( www.himalayaninitiatives.co.uk); this is a Huntly-based charity that provides metal stoves to villagers in Nepal. Each stove costs £62.00 and so this sum will pay for 5.50 stoves.

Excellent – many thanks.

We sang and video recorded The Hello song as a way of celebrating the 10 th Anniversary of Sistema Scotland (https://www.makeabignoise.org.uk/). Check this out as their challenge is to have 100 Big Hello songs.

Many thanks everybody and hope to see you next year! Rob Mackay, Kemnay Ukulele Group

44 5 Kemnay Community Coffee Morning Friday coffee mornings re- open 20th April. There has been a lot of discussion at recent Coffee Mornings about recycling and plastics so we would like people to come along and share your clever recycling/up-cycling ideas. Maybe it’s just something we used to do long ago and we’ve all forgotten how. We get frequent visits from Nom Wright of the council waste service should we questions that need answering. We have food waste bags and bins if you need extra.

KEMNAY BARGAIN BOX

We sell good quality goods on Fridays from 9.30 to 11.30am in the Wainman Room of the Village Hall (side entrance). Closed 6 th & 13 th April Please drop off items at the Bargain Box or call in to make other arrangements. Due to new recycling regulations from Aberdeenshire Council which effect what can and cannot be put in the outside bin at Kemnay Village Hall, we need to be very careful of the items we can accept as donations. If you are unsure please contact us on a Friday morning in the Wainman Room. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

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1st Kemnay Rainbow unit (Monday nights) continues to be a popular after school Tel 01467 628777 activity with 18 girls currently in the group Fax 01467 624287 and many more waiting to join. Mobile 07787 574783 We offer the girls a wide variety of activities at our meetings. Since Christmas we have looked at the stars, made Valentine kisses and been to a Unicorn party. For the last few weeks we have travelled the world on our Magic Carpet visiting different countries and learning about CUMMING FIRE & SECURITY Ltd 20 Aquithie Rd, Kemnay their foods and cultures. We have visited France, Japan, Tel: 01467 - 643917 Egypt and Antarctica. We've had lots of fun and adventures Email:[email protected] on these travels! **FREE ADVICE & QUOTATIONS** **EVENING SURVEYS** WE WORK TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS Intruder Alarm Systems After Easter we hope to get outside as much as possible. So Fire Alarm Systems if you are out in the village on a Monday night, you might Fire Extinguishers & Blankets see lots of little people dressed in red - that's us - the Fire Risk Assessments Rainbows. We even go out in the rain! All types of Electrical work Key Cutting So you see Rainbows are very busy and have lots of fun. If Portable Appliance Testing you would like to come and join as a Rainbow or leader or Watch Batteries Fitted helper, please get in touch with us. CCTV & Door Entry Systems Window & Door Lock Replacement If you would like to come and join as a leader or helper, Safes & Cabinets please get in touch with us, please go to Safety Signs & Equipment www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested to register your interest, QUALITY WORK & COMPETITIVE RATES or email [email protected] For Peace of Mind at Work or Home - Call Us Now

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38 11 END OF AN ERA Duncan Downie has been serving the local community as funeral undertaker for more than sixty years. He has been ably assisted by his wife Alice for nearly thirty years. The family firm of James Downie & Son has been in existence for 120 years, but will cease trading at the end of April. Both Duncan and Alice wish to thank members of the community for their support over the years.

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36 13 APRIL LIBRARY NEWS GARIOCH PLUMBING SERVICES Inverurie – 01467 629384 Kemnay Library, Kendal Road, Kemnay T: 01467 538947 e: [email protected] Free quotations Opening Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri 3pm – 7.30pm. Friendly, Reliable Service Tues/Sat 10am -12.30pm Closed Thursday Call CAMERON , The Bathroom Specialist TODAY

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Knit & Natter sessions Every Wednesday 3pm ––– 5pm

Remember you can pick up green food waste Do you have what it takes to fill these shoes? bags from the library. We are looking for

enthusiastic Job Noticeboard volunteers to join our Updated fortnightly with details of current opportunities, friendly team in the job club details and apprentice details. kitchen or in the café. No experience required and full training, an apron and GGGreen Dog Walkers Scheme (GDW) is a non- fine piece provided. confrontational, friendly way to change attitudes about For more information contact Fiona Lister dog fouling in the Aberdeenshire area. To become a Green at Loaves and Fishes, Kemnay Church Centre, Dog Walker and collect your free gift and supply of free Church Lane, Kemnay. poo bags contact the library for more details. Telephone 01467 643883 or email [email protected]

14 35 Tip-toeing across the belly of a Sleeping Giant Ithaka’s log, 28 th October 2013 – Minerva Reef Ithaka is at anchor. She rocks slightly to a bigger gust and the rigging sings harmoniously. The beat of wavelets on aluminium and the tap of a halyard provide the supporting percussion, and the symphony is completed by the roar of the Pacific, as it expends its monstrous energy on the reef which surrounds us. There are no birds, indeed no living beings save a couple of migrating yachtsmen, like ourselves, heading south. Through the rippled water we see sand and occasional coral heads some 15 clear blue metres below. A reef shark glides sinuously under our keel. This is one of the most remote places on earth; the nearest land is Tonga some 300 miles away. We are anchored in one of two craters atop an ancient volcano, rising 2000 metres above the seafloor. The rim is at sea level and is defined, not by its volcanic rock but by the breaking waves which we see all around our horizon. A narrow pass allowed us to enter this disk of tranquillity, to escape the ceaseless tossing and plunging, which we have been riding for the past 3 days, to rest, to lie in peace for a day or so in the very midst of this vast ocean. All the encumbrances of the land are missing; no resorts, no restaurants, no phones, no shops, no roads, indeed no land. But the anchor is 15 metres below firmly embedded in the soft white sand, our single tie to this magnificent planet. In 2013 Colin and Ana Ladd swapped their family home in Fetternear for Ithaka, a 13 meter sailing yacht. In her they travelled to places that only she could take them; to the islands of the South Pacific, the magnificent mountains and channels of Patagonia, and the windswept raw beauty of the Falkands.

Join Colin and Ana on Saturday 28 th April as they tell their story. Kemnay Village Hall 7 PM for 7.30. The presentation will be in two halves each approximately an hour. There will be a time for questions afterwards and an interval when refreshments will be available. We will ask for a small donation to cover our costs

34 15 Rob Mackay Tel. No. 01467-642578 2017-2018 FILM Season Hilda Hart Tel. No. 01467 643461

Health Walks

These are short low level walks around Kemnay and designed for all abilities even those who have not exercised for a while. Anybody can join us, the walks are free and you don’t need any special equipment – just a sensible pair of walking shoes or boots! These walks are led by trained Walk Leaders. Please note that dogs are not permitted on the walks apart from Guide dogs. Hello Film Buffs In April we will be walking on Fridays 6 th , 13 th 20 th & 27th. April Our April KMN film night is a Food and Film night, we are showing We meet outside the Village Hall at 9.30 a.m. We aim to the 2017 version of Murder on the Orient Express starring cater for all abilities and everybody is welcome. Kenneth Branagh, Dame Judie Dench and Johnny Depp and many Strength & Balance group other stars. This is a classy dynamic take on the classic train This group introduces a series of 10 simple exercises that journey where murder is intended, it is a cinematic feast. Crime help to keep us strong and balanced therefore reducing drama mystery rated at Cert 12A. Saturday April 21 st , 7:00 pm for the risk of falls. We meet on the first Wednesday of every 7:30, period dress optional. month starting at 10am in Kemnay Village Hall (front entrance). In April we plan to meet every Wednesday. Both the Health Walks and the Strength & Balance group are free and available to anybody living in Kemnay & area. These are excellent ways to get out of the house and meet new people. We are particularly interested to meet with people who are living with some form of dementia and also their unpaid carers (e.g. family member, friend, neighbour).

MENU:-On the food front we will provide as mains pies from Lochinver Larder ; Salmon, Chicken & mushrooms and Butternut Help us to raise some funds by logging onto membership.co.uk squash & goats cheese. Sides will include couscous and salad, or telephone the 0800 023 4708 (free) number that is on your dessert will include cake, fruit and ice cream. Coffee and Tea. membership card. Let Co-op know you are backing Positive Tickets will be £12.50 per head, tickets must be paid for in Steps Kemnay and 1% of every Co-op product you buy will go advance. Available from KMN. Complementary glass of fizz on into our funds. Thank you for your support.

16 33 2018-2019 FILM Season HOUSE EXCHANGE Looking for an exchange from a new build 2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow with large gardens and driveway in Westhill to a 2 bedroom house (no flats) in the Kemnay area please. Contact me for more details on: 07753629849.

Hello Film Buffs

We’re happy to announce that our monthly Pop Up Movie programme will run throughout the year and that there are opportunities to show your own choice of film (subject to licence coverage) by hosting a Pop Up Movie.

KMN will help by providing guidance on using the equipment in the hall, issue the normal email and put out road signs (although it would be useful if the host could do this, there are four normal locations on roads entering Kemnay). These are the dates we have arranged so far: May 19 th , June 9 th , July 14 th , August 18 th , Sept 15 th , October 13 th , November 10 th , December 15th

Saturday Morning Films, Responding to feedback we are going to show the Sat am films at 10:30 instead of 9:30, hopefully this will allow more to attend. On behalf of Street Pastors Aberdeen , a really big thank you to As usual if you would like to be involved in KMN, please contact at all who donated baking, flowers, jam, marmalade and cards for [email protected] . Keep up to date with KMN’s winter the coffee morning on 17th March at Kemnay village Hall. To programme (Oct-March) by finding us on Face book. those who baked, ate, shopped and drank coffee thank you. We have raised £350 for Street Pastors Aberdeen which will help our On behalf of all at KMN, we would like to thanks all who continued ministry on the streets on Friday and Saturday nights and keep “Safe Space” our vehicle in good order. come along and particularly to those who help with Thanks Noel Lord

32 17 The Yellow Book We are aware that it is some considerable time since this useful booklet was published. We are hoping to produce a 2018 edition early in the New Year. To this end we need to have details of your clubs, groups, associations and services. www.kemnaypharmacy.co.uk No commercial advertising thank you. email: [email protected] Please visit our website which gives information on the broad Please put Yellow Book or YB in the subject heading followed range of services we provide on both a NHS and Private basis . by your club name etc. No email? Post your details to the Kemnay Newsletter at the Village Hall, 8 Aquithie Road, Kemnay, AB51 5SS Grampian Travel Health Clinic Remember to include your contact details. We aim to be your first choice provider for Inclusion in the Yellow Book is free. all your travel health needs from advice and travel products to vaccinations and malaria prophylaxis. Whether you are travelling for business or pleasure our It’s All Happening fully trained team will provide the highest in Kemnay level of advice and care. We are a fully registered Yellow Fever Centre able to vaccinate and provide certification. 2014 Kemnay Post Office

Fresh and new lines available in our card and gift sections

WRENDALE Designs – extended range of cards and new ceramic and giftware.

Further extension to our specialist cards from Deeside photographer John Stoddart.

SKYE Candles – new presentation across the range – contempary Scottish designs.

Contacts: Tel: 01467 642205 [email protected]

18 31 E Jean Ross Restaurant msdta (TB/HB/LD) Fine dining in a unique setting School of Dance Modern French cuisine with a slight Scottish twist

Dancing Classes Tables available on booking only Kemnay Village Hall Bring your own wine, beer or champagne on Thursday - Sunday

Tuesdays The Tearoom re-opens Wednesday 28 March Pre-school: Highland: We will be open Wednesday – Sunday 10am – 4pm Ballet, Tap & Modern: Adult Tap For bookings or any further information PLACES AVAILABLE IN ALL CLASSES Tel: 01467 642834 E-mail: [email protected] For more information contact Jean Ross 07870 929387 www.castlefraserrestaurant.com

30 19 We believe in Life before death st LADIES DAY SAT 21 APRIL Together we’re stronger than storms Ladies are you looking for a great day out? Marcelin stands outside the 2x2m The Bennachie Lodge is proud to be hosting our first ever concrete block he and his daughters Ketia (18), Linda (16) Ladies Day and Keshna (15) are forced to live Doors Open 3.00 in. Stall’s to peruse at your leisure with great bargain’s

Marcelin lost his home in Hurricane Matthew. He’s a single dad to Wine Tasting three teenage girls, they’re now forced to live in a 2x2m concrete block that used to be a communal shower, with no windows and only a Afternoon Tea single bed. House of Elrick & Fever Tree Gin Tasting Marcelin can no longer afford to send his girls to school and struggles 2 course dinner to put enough food on the table. His daughters are worried about him, anxious that he doesn’t eat enough for someone doing so much hard Disco at Night labour. They’re scared he could get sick and die. BOOK YOUR TABLE OF 6 NOW ON 01467642789 Marcelin prays: ‘Lord give me the strength and courage, because I have three children to care for.’ Will you pray with and for Marcelin? FAMILY FUN DAY @ THE LODGE With your help we can build Marcelin a new home and give his family a fighting chance for a better life. SUNDAY 29 TH APRIL Due to the fall in turnout in recent years there will be NO SHOP in the Church Centre. So we are appealing for even more support for our other fundraising events. The good news is you can make a real FAMILY FUN WITH ‘ZORBES’ difference. Fill a SMARTIE tube with 20p, £1 coins or a note before 24 June. Why not come along and have a family day out @ the lodge Collect one from me from 4 March or get your own and a few for your Sit & enjoy our fabulous New Menu then have a go on the Zorbes friends. Food Served from 12.00 ‘Zorbes’ 1 till 3.00 On Sat. 12 May from 10-11a.m. in the Pleasure Park we will hold our annual sponsored JOG/WALK. Forms will be available after the school Easter Holiday. If you are a regular walker or jogger why not sign up ARE YOU FUNDRAISING OR DOING A CHARITY EVENT for this one hour challenge along with your friends. We are beginning to plan for a Coffee Morning in the Church Centre IS OUR FABULOUS BEER GARDEN ANY USE TO YOU ? with sales tables for baking and other home-made treats. More details later including a date. (Note: Not 19 th May) PLEASE GIVE THE LODGE A CALL ON 01467642789 Please let me know what you can do to help with any of our events. See me at Church or call me on 642482. For more information log on IF WE CAN HELP WE WILL to caweek.org.uk. Leslie McKay for Christian Aid

20 29 BENNACHIE LODGE HOTEL VICTORIA TERRACE, KEMNAY 01467 642789

NEW CHEF - NEW MENU - NEW LOOK FF (Family Friendly) with dedicated kids play areas inside & out

Locally sourced food FF menu with something for everyone from Award winning ‘Bennachie Bangers’ & Creamy Mash to ‘Collie’ the Butchers Prime Steak with Hand Cut Chips Home Made Pizza Kids Menu Adult & Kids Milk Shakes House Special Dirty American Pizza fries Daily Specials

Build Your Own Burger 8 different burgers to choose from & over 20 sides & toppings Call for New Members Introducing our new Chef Kemnay Angling Club is looking for new ‘Paul Campbell’ members. The new look relaxed FF restaurant @ the Lodge The club’s waters extend from Kemnay Bridge upstream Mon – Fri 12.00 till 2.00. 5.00- 8.30 for a mile and a quarter with a mixture of salmon and Sat & Sun 12.00 – 8.30 trout fishing with easy access from the south bank of the River Don. Come along and enjoy great family food in a family friendly hotel

[email protected] 01467642789 Facebook Junior, adult, concession and associate memberships offering great value are available for the 2018 season. 10% off total food bill with this voucher If you are interested please contact Gordon Macdonald on 01467 642926 or email [email protected]

28 21 KEMNAY TENNIS 2018 Supported by the Inverurie Round Table st Kemnay WI The open day for the tennis club is on Saturday the 21 of April Kemnay Guides were the guests at the March Meeting. from 1.30. Please come along to play tennis, join up for junior They entertained us with music on the Violin and Harp played coaching, meet new people and enjoy some refreshments. excellently by Katy and Joanna. Calendar of events for 2018 1. OPEN DAY AND BOOK SALE Saturday 21 st April 1.30- Everyone took part in a couple of musical games and then enjoyed a cup of tea or juice. 2. ADULT DOUBLES COMPETITIONS th The Competition winners were : Sunday 20 May 10 onwards Custard Creams 3. SOCIAL DOUBLES TENNIS & BARBEQUE st 1 Elma Adams, 2 Katrina Thom, 3 Irene Tewnion Thursday 21 of June 7pm - onwards Decorated Flower Pot 4. ADULT SINGLES COMPETITIONS th 1 Elizabeth Forrest, 2 Dot Wink, 3 Pauline Jaffray Sunday 29 July 10 onwards

th President Elizabeth Forrest proposed the vote of thanks and 5. MIXED DOUBLES Saturday 18 August 1.30- wished everyone a safe journey home. COMPETITIONS & AGM

th Since the meeting, one of our Honorary Members Elma Adams has 6. CHRISTMAS-INDOOR TENNIS Wednesday 5 December passed away. Elma was still an active member despite being 90 years old and had been a member of the Wi and the SWRI before KTC will restart Junior Tennis Coaching Sessions with Zara Coutts it for more than 65 years. She will be sadly missed by all her family this summer. and friends. Junior Tennis coaching for members will be on Monday afternoons 16, 23 & 30 April. 14, 21 & 28 May. 11, 18 & 25 June and 2 nd July. Times of the three sessions (for P1-3) 3:45-4:15, (for P4-6) 4:15- 5.00 & (for P7+) 5.00-5:45. Junior membership is required and payment of a fee of £3 for 1/2 hour sessions, £4 for 45mins on the day of coaching. Club membership fees: £10 children, £50 adults and £80 family. Adult social tennis session: Tuesday afternoons, Thursday evenings from 7.30, Saturday afternoons from 1.30 & Sunday mornings from 10.30, weather permitting. Further details will be available at the open day or by contacting Rod Scott ([email protected] ). PLEASE DO NOT BRING DOGS ON THE TENNIS COURTS.

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SWI – 17 th April 7.30pm . Business Meeting and entertainment by Keithhall SWI

KEEP FIT – Continues on a Wednesday at 7pm.

GARDENING GROUP – Next meeting 10 th April, Mr J Dick who has a Landscape Gardening business from Echt will be coming to speak to us.

T&C – Friday 27 th April 10am – 12.

BOWLING – Thursday nights at 7.30pm, just come along any Thursday night and you will be made very welcome.

QUIZ NIGHT 31st March Fetternear Hall , 7pm for 7.30 start £12 for team of 4 Bring your own drinks/nibbles

Contact 651459 for details of any of the above.

26 23 Minutes of Meeting held on Thursday 22nd February 2018, 7.30 pm, The Friendship Room, Kemnay Village Hall

Expiry date for public comment Thu 22 Mar 2018. Details can be found on the KCC Website. The Present : Bill Blackwood (Chair); Irene Ferguson (Secretary); Janet Newberry (Treasurer p/t) matter of objection was discussed and t he m otion was carried by general consensus of opinion that Gaenor Berkin (Vice-chair); Kate Rigby; Sue Wainman; John Whittall; Fran Patrick; Bob Ingram; this should remain as a protected site. Margaret Basley; David Evans; Alex Rayne Attending; Cllr Harper; Cllr H Smith; 3 Members of 12 LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (LDP) - Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan 2021 - the Public Development Plan Scheme 2021 - A copy of this year’s development plan scheme has been Apologies : Cllr S Leslie; Sasha Brydon received. This document is legally required to be published, has been approved by AC Infrastructure 1 WELCOME & APOLOGIES - The Chair welcomed those attending, and apologies were given Services Committee and submitted to Scottish Ministers. First draft of what the main issues might as above be is due in March 2018 and will be shared with KCC. Dates have been agreed for Area Committee 2 DECLARATION OF INTEREST/AUDIO RECORDINGS - No declarations of interest/audio seminar, to discuss the bids that will have been received for Garioch, as 12 / 13 June 2018. All bids recordings. will be posted on the internet before the meetings, probably in April 2018. See KCC Website for 3 MINUTES OF MEETING 25th January 2018 - Minutes of Meeting as previously circulated further details. were proposed as accurate by Bob and seconded by Kate. 13 REPORTS; a) PADS Report (previously circulated); 4 PADS Defibrillator units currently 4 POLICE MATTERS - Police Report for February was received and circulated. operational at the Village Hall, Fyfe Park Health Clinic, Alehousewells Primary School Entrance 5 KEMNAY ACADEMY PUPIL REPORT – None available. th and the junction of the Dalmadilly/Aquhythie Road. Fifth unit still under negotiation. For training, 6 KEMNAY RESILIENCE a) A Kembhill Park site meeting took place 8 Feb. with KPFG/Cllr any Kemnay group may contact Bob Ingram on 01467 641255 or Gaenor Berkin. 01467 641630. Smith/AC to further discuss the temporary barrier position. A report was previously circulated by th b) Safety Group (GNMS) (Report previously circulated); GoodPoint Smoke alarm Tester Sticks Irene regarding a further meeting which took place on 15 Feb. AC/ Cllr Smith/John McNicol have proved popular. A further batch of 200 is being distributed within the Garioch area. Parking (KPFG)/Irene, who also attended by invitation from and as an ex-officio Member of KPFG. The Banners at Primary Schools have been well received by schools and are being circulated. Another meeting included wider flooding issues for Kemnay. The barrier positioning was agreed along with 5 banners are to be purchased. Alehousewells Primary School is intending to buy a Dog Fouling floodlights and extra pumps. Budget proposal to be made. AC visited Cllrs Smith and others at Poster to attach to their perimeter fence to deter dog fouling on the paths leading to the school. Pass Bremner Way to survey properties and recommend flood protection products. Kemnay is to be made Plus (advanced training for young drivers) it is proposed that more information about the grants a PVA this year and be a higher priority in the LFRMP. b) Irene met with A Burnett, MSP and Cllr available for Pass Plus be added to the CSG Facebook page. Leslie - outstanding items for MM-RCG will be further pursued with Scottish Water. The Pollution c) GACCF ; The next meeting is on 7 th March at on the Strategic Development Plan issue was raised. A new oil soaker has since been installed at the MM Burn - ongoing. Main Issues Report. d) Community Planning (GACP) ; No meeting. 7 OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO SPEAK e) Greener Kemnay : Site still wet, drainage issue ongoing especially since the pits dug by Craigearn Residents (2) representing 10 houses reported issues with a Road at Craigearn, which is Scottish Water to investigate pollution /drainage issues have been filled in – Irene wondered whether small and narrow, between the bridge and Monymusk. Vehicles are using it as a shortcut and there might still be a connection to the ongoing issues. Grow Wild funding application results speeding issues are causing safety concerns for children. Residents are to e-mail Cllr Smith and awaited. discuss with AC direct. Jim , KPFG ; Nothing further to add to item 6, however, pondered f) Kemnay LLCP ; The next event to show the range of help available in the learning community why the position of Water-Gate barrier changed twice since KPFG raised issues (lay observations). highlighting mental health on 14 th March 6.30-8.30. g) Press Reports ; None reported. Final location has been agreed, with 2016 Flood levels covered and pumps for excess water. KPFG 14 ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL/COUNCILLOR NEWS will continue to try to attend all KCC meetings. Various items were read out, including; Place of Origin (PoO) workplan agreed between Greenbelt 8 MATTERS ARISING - a) Kemnay Youth Groups ; A communication was received from and AC. Dog bins requested for Alehouswells – being actioned by AC. Riverside Path work has CLD enquiring if two KCC Members can meet with the Youth Group to discuss the skatepark and started, due for completion on 16 th March, weather permitting. A Ward tour was conducted with AC provide assistance with funding for upgrade. Sasha previously volunteered to attend, and Sue CEO, Jim Savage / Cllrs Harper and Smith at various sites in and Kemnay. volunteered to accompany him (Sue/Sasha) . Funding for the summer event was received and trying 15 CORRESPONDENCE to get funding for presentation on Birley Bush. a) Correspondence from the Council ; was circulated prior to the meeting. 9 TREASURER REPORT - Report previously circulated and a healthy balance of accounts b) General Correspondence Received ; was circulated prior to the meeting. reported. A generous donation from Breedon was received for continued support of the KCC 16 OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMUNITY COUNCILLORS TO SPEAK Website. Margaret ; 6 boxes of old KCC documents are in the VH – Irene to arrange to check these. Sue ; 10 SCHEME OF ESTABLISHMENT (SoE) - a) The Constitution – Revision V08.2 has been The Kemnay Stone requires cleaning – to be arranged. Alex ; Need more dog bins not relocation of sent AC, with the items previously agreed by KCC. b) KCC Insurance – ongoing. c) dog bins as has been observed around Kemnay - Alex to advise details to Cllr Smith. Irene ; Nominations and Elections - AC have been advised of this years’ expiring three year term of KCC Although it has been confirmed that no additional funds are forthcoming from the Scottish and Nominations/Elections will take place as necessary. Dates and a ll relevant information / forms Government, it was queried what funds are available in the current Budget for flood mitigation – it for download will be posted on the KCC website and various locations locally, including the Library. was advised that there are no funds for this in the current budget 11 PLANNING MATTERS & APPLICATIONS th 0 Planning Applications Submitted from 23/01/2018 – 19/02/2018 (22/02/2018 mtg). Late Item Next Meetings; Special Meeting (KCC Constitution) Thursday, 29 March 2018, 7.30 pm, The added due to recent receipt of Consultation letter received from the Head of AC Planning; Friendship Room, Kemnay Village Hall, to be immediately followed by Next General Meeting APP/2017/3213 Erection of 49 Residential Units (Affordable Housing), Associated Landscaping, Members of the Public are welcome to attend - Agenda will be available on KCC Website: Parking and Open Space (Full Permission) at Aquithie Road, Kemnay. Applicants: Robertson http://www.kemnay.info/ where full copies of Minutes are available. Partnership Homes & Kemnay Properties c/o Agent: HFM.

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